I've tried all the 'miracle' products before and they never worked till now. There was an article on Campbell Live about this amazing cream called The Invisible Glove. I only saw a bit of it and immediately looked up this product on the internet.
I found Dermoshield, the invisible glove here ($21 for 125g, I bought it and it’s amazing). However I looked on the Campbell Live website I found a link () to what they were actually talking about which was called Naturalene the invisible glove. However they said it wasn’t available in NZ but I found it here . This one is apparently quite thick, they recommend using water to help. Anyway I’ve only tried the first one. My skin has stayed good since Saturday, not as good as it was on Saturday admittedly but better than it has been for a very long time. The best is that it’s lasted, the last two times the goodness only lasted for two days at the most.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Hmm
An excerpt from my original diagnosis by Allergenics:
6-8 Strong Intolerance 'avoid for 3 months.'
Sugar/White/Brown/Honey 6
Wheat 6
All Dairy 6
An excerpt from a email in reply to a query:
'A score of 6 for wheat (and dairy and sugar) is quite considerable, so you may want to avoid as much of it as possible for 6 months. The 3 month time-frame is based on complete avoidance.'
Does this mean that I should avoid for 6 months or mostly avoid for 6 months? I suppose I could just be less vigilant. However, they are not the highest in the category, they are the lowest in the category so I am confused why it is 'quite considerable.'
In response to my panic that I couldn't eat porridge because it contained gluten:
'Wheat is not gluten. Wheat contains gluten proteins. So if a product says 'gluten free' it will be fine for you (check other ingredients such as sugars and dairy though). Other forms of gluten containing grains includebarley, oats and rye which you have not reacted to. Rice, soaked millet, buckwheat, quinoa are complete non-gluten grains.'
While channel surfing I came across a documentary on an amazing product for skin. It showed the obligatory cute kids (twin boys) who had a 70% improvement in one day. I immediately searched the internet and found http://www.etrende.co.nz who sold DermoShield, the Invisible Glove. (They emailed me the next day as they'd given me the wrong bank account, bad work practices.) I am looking forward to this and will let you know when it arrives.
6-8 Strong Intolerance 'avoid for 3 months.'
Sugar/White/Brown/Honey 6
Wheat 6
All Dairy 6
An excerpt from a email in reply to a query:
'A score of 6 for wheat (and dairy and sugar) is quite considerable, so you may want to avoid as much of it as possible for 6 months. The 3 month time-frame is based on complete avoidance.'
Does this mean that I should avoid for 6 months or mostly avoid for 6 months? I suppose I could just be less vigilant. However, they are not the highest in the category, they are the lowest in the category so I am confused why it is 'quite considerable.'
In response to my panic that I couldn't eat porridge because it contained gluten:
'Wheat is not gluten. Wheat contains gluten proteins. So if a product says 'gluten free' it will be fine for you (check other ingredients such as sugars and dairy though). Other forms of gluten containing grains includebarley, oats and rye which you have not reacted to. Rice, soaked millet, buckwheat, quinoa are complete non-gluten grains.'
While channel surfing I came across a documentary on an amazing product for skin. It showed the obligatory cute kids (twin boys) who had a 70% improvement in one day. I immediately searched the internet and found http://www.etrende.co.nz who sold DermoShield, the Invisible Glove. (They emailed me the next day as they'd given me the wrong bank account, bad work practices.) I am looking forward to this and will let you know when it arrives.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Exercising
My sister tells me that it should take 6 weeks to see any results, that is what she was told when her daughter was reacting to substances passed through the breast milk. This comforts me, perhaps I'm not wasting my time.
Today I began performing exercises in my office as a precursor to gyming next week. I am trying to not push myself. I am frustrated at how well I was doing and don't want to loose any ground. I am sure that my weight loss will speed up also.
Last night my skin did not weep. I was still itchy. I would like very much to be able to sleep through the night.
My skin has been like this for it feels a very long time. My sister has been sick for two months. And now my grandparents are both ill too, my grandfather on his last road which we are sure my grandmother will follow him down. There is a lot going on, I feel sad but not depressed. I need a lot of affection and comfort.
Today I began performing exercises in my office as a precursor to gyming next week. I am trying to not push myself. I am frustrated at how well I was doing and don't want to loose any ground. I am sure that my weight loss will speed up also.
Last night my skin did not weep. I was still itchy. I would like very much to be able to sleep through the night.
My skin has been like this for it feels a very long time. My sister has been sick for two months. And now my grandparents are both ill too, my grandfather on his last road which we are sure my grandmother will follow him down. There is a lot going on, I feel sad but not depressed. I need a lot of affection and comfort.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Couriers and Invoices
I ordered over 3 litres of moisturiser from Karen and collected it from the courier today. Thankfully she didn't have to wait for my money to come through as I put it in the wrong account and it bounced back - I thought this is why we had internet banking, to stop this from happening? Yay the modern age and invoices, I had overpaid her by 40 cents but thats no big deal. It came so quickly, I only spoke to her this week! The added bonus is that it's huge so I won't need to buy more for a while, she was nice enough to sell me what is meant to be for the shops use only.
My skin is still rather itchy but seems to be handling it better. Last night it didn't weep everywhere for which I am grateful. I am very much looking forward to not shedding skin everywhere though it may take a while for it to really get out of my clothes.
My skin is still rather itchy but seems to be handling it better. Last night it didn't weep everywhere for which I am grateful. I am very much looking forward to not shedding skin everywhere though it may take a while for it to really get out of my clothes.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Three weeks
I am now three weeks into this diet. I am not seeing any improvements, I am tired and hungry most of the time. Yesterday my skin looked as though it may start behaving but then it had me awake for hours last night.
I had my first weighin for Weight Watchers since we've restarted, I lost 400 grams though I had hoped to lose 700. Sue, our leader talked about how important it was to not overload ourselves. I should be focusing just on sticking to my diet at the moment, worrying about weight and exercise is too much. I have increased my fat intake phemonally through nuts, and various pairings of potato and oil.
I had my first weighin for Weight Watchers since we've restarted, I lost 400 grams though I had hoped to lose 700. Sue, our leader talked about how important it was to not overload ourselves. I should be focusing just on sticking to my diet at the moment, worrying about weight and exercise is too much. I have increased my fat intake phemonally through nuts, and various pairings of potato and oil.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Asian
I spent my day with a friend who recommended I should start eating more Asian food with which I agree. We had Japanese for lunch today and on Thursday night I had Indian for dinner. Thankfully I enjoy Asian food though it has also encouraged me to try more than I had previously.
My skin has still not improved though underneath it has remained healthier. I am frustrated and disillusioned.
My skin has still not improved though underneath it has remained healthier. I am frustrated and disillusioned.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Easter
It appears that Easter is truly upon us. Evidenced not by the long weekend (and short week) but by the presence of chocolate and hot cross buns in my meeting this morning. I wasn't even able to drink the green tea provided as it contained lemon.
I ordinarily love Easter. Not that I have many eggs but I do particularly enjoy creme eggs. Now they are not even an option.
Yesterday having no food for lunch I walked to the supermarket and visited BurgerFuel on the way. The smartest thing to do would have been to have a vegan burger on gluten free bun. Sadly I didn't think about what else might have been in the burger with the aioli I asked to be removed. So I had dairy and sugar too. Although I did have a soy shake which was intentional sugar but it was so very very good.
Last night I was very itchy and my skin ended up weeping (though less than previously). I had little sleep. I worry of course that it will be like last time my skin improved, it last for a day or two then regressed. I am hoping that any difference was a fluke or due to my bad eating yesterday.
I ordinarily love Easter. Not that I have many eggs but I do particularly enjoy creme eggs. Now they are not even an option.
Yesterday having no food for lunch I walked to the supermarket and visited BurgerFuel on the way. The smartest thing to do would have been to have a vegan burger on gluten free bun. Sadly I didn't think about what else might have been in the burger with the aioli I asked to be removed. So I had dairy and sugar too. Although I did have a soy shake which was intentional sugar but it was so very very good.
Last night I was very itchy and my skin ended up weeping (though less than previously). I had little sleep. I worry of course that it will be like last time my skin improved, it last for a day or two then regressed. I am hoping that any difference was a fluke or due to my bad eating yesterday.
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