Since my husband is a fan of apple cider, I thought I would try it, after all, Mott's Sugar-Free Apple Sauce never gives me a problem and I love it. We went to the 1790 Restaurant/Bar and yes, it's that old in Savannah, GA. I was in Burt Reynold's movie "Gator" made in the 1790 restaurant, so I felt comfortable. I ordered a glass of hard apple cider drink and confirmed with the bartender that it was Gluten-Free, and she said "yes." I drank two glasses and the next day I was sick, really sick and lived in the bathroom. I thought it couldn't be the benign apple cider drink I had the night before.
I was wrong! The apple cider drink made me deathly ill. I came close to vomiting and thought of going to the ER. I toughed it out and for nearly three days I suffered. I looked online and they stated that sometimes they put hops in apple cider drinks. DARN!
The only drink that doesn't make me sick is LUKSSUSOWA VODKA and printed on the label is Potato Vodka, Triple Distilled. This weekend is my birthday, YUK, don't do birthdays well but will want one drink to celebrate. Not many restaurants/bars carry Russian Vodka any longer. Can't take any more chances.
Do y'all have any suggestions? Staying home is looking more and more desirable. At least I will have control of my diet. Thanks, Dorothy
Apple Cider
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in the early stages of healing, it is best to avoid alcohol
(even gluten free /low preservative types)
Alcohol is inflammatory to the body
all alcohol increases histamine
alcohol interupts methylation cycle (which is key for balancing active B6, B9, B12)
i didnt drink alcohol for about 5 years only now after good healing can i have social drinks here and there (small amount every 2 months)
Part of the MC healing journey and 'acceptance' is removing the focus on food and drinking for celebrations. put your energies into alternative ways to celebrate!!
- seeing a show, or concert for a type of music you like.
- going for a drive to place you have never been before
- do an activity that you have never done before
(even gluten free /low preservative types)
Alcohol is inflammatory to the body
all alcohol increases histamine
alcohol interupts methylation cycle (which is key for balancing active B6, B9, B12)
i didnt drink alcohol for about 5 years only now after good healing can i have social drinks here and there (small amount every 2 months)
Part of the MC healing journey and 'acceptance' is removing the focus on food and drinking for celebrations. put your energies into alternative ways to celebrate!!
- seeing a show, or concert for a type of music you like.
- going for a drive to place you have never been before
- do an activity that you have never done before
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Alcohol is also the number one cause of increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut), so drink it sparingly.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Apple cider
Thank you Gabes and Tex. I did not know alcohol had that effect on our bodies. I know alcoholics take several Vitamin B supplements because alcohol depletes B.
I like to mingle and talk with the old Savannahians and hear what they have to say about our city. I've been gone so long. I can sit with water and still engage in converation. No alcohol! I've learned so much. I've also come to the conclusion that many people are experiencing diarrhea and GI disturbances and with my limited knowledge one woman told me she didn't want to change her diet and lose weight. She does not understand that chronic diarrhea will make you lose weight. I wanted to give her Wayne's forum, but she got busy in talk. Everytime I go out to talk, I meet somebody with GI problems. Many are embarrassed to talk about their bathroom habits, so I handle the subject with kid gloves. The problem seems to be increasing!
Gabes, you are a wealth of knowledge and Wayne you too! What would we do without you? No more alcohol for me until healing is completed.
I like to mingle and talk with the old Savannahians and hear what they have to say about our city. I've been gone so long. I can sit with water and still engage in converation. No alcohol! I've learned so much. I've also come to the conclusion that many people are experiencing diarrhea and GI disturbances and with my limited knowledge one woman told me she didn't want to change her diet and lose weight. She does not understand that chronic diarrhea will make you lose weight. I wanted to give her Wayne's forum, but she got busy in talk. Everytime I go out to talk, I meet somebody with GI problems. Many are embarrassed to talk about their bathroom habits, so I handle the subject with kid gloves. The problem seems to be increasing!
Gabes, you are a wealth of knowledge and Wayne you too! What would we do without you? No more alcohol for me until healing is completed.
Hi Dorothy,
Savannah is quite a magical place for sure. I only visited once and loved it.
Regarding Vodka, when I have a Martini, I always ask for Tito's. It is made from yellow corn so it is safe from a gluten point of view. However, I agree with Tex and Gabes that it is not good to drink alcohol while healing. The liquor I do best with is Tequila, so on the rare occasions I indulge in alcohol, I make my own Margarita, or have a shot of sippig Tequila.
I Have found over time that staying away from alcohol really benefits my digestive system, and am learning to have just as good a time without it. Good luck to you, Happy Birthday and Happy Holidays.
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Love,
Kari
Savannah is quite a magical place for sure. I only visited once and loved it.
Regarding Vodka, when I have a Martini, I always ask for Tito's. It is made from yellow corn so it is safe from a gluten point of view. However, I agree with Tex and Gabes that it is not good to drink alcohol while healing. The liquor I do best with is Tequila, so on the rare occasions I indulge in alcohol, I make my own Margarita, or have a shot of sippig Tequila.
I Have found over time that staying away from alcohol really benefits my digestive system, and am learning to have just as good a time without it. Good luck to you, Happy Birthday and Happy Holidays.
.Love,
Kari
"My mouth waters whenever I pass a bakery shop and sniff the aroma of fresh bread, but I am also grateful simply to be alive and sniffing." Dr. Bernstein
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Drinking alcohol
Thanks for the information, Kari. I am getting concerned about everything I put into my mouth. Went back to the 1790's Restaurant last night and only drank water. I was fine. Then went to Six Pence, our safe restaurant where I never have a problem and tasted my husband's mashed potatotes. I think I ate some gravy and again, I was sick, sick and really sick. Lost lots of water and feel weak. I want to attend church in the morning. I want to feel better.
Savannah is a nice city but I miss my ole' Savannah where everything was simpler and with ole memories. Now we have so many tourists, you can't move around and going around the squares is misery. Glad you like Savannah, I just miss the old-time Savannah. Can't stop progress.
Kari, when you were in Savannah, what did you do? HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Dorothy
Savannah is a nice city but I miss my ole' Savannah where everything was simpler and with ole memories. Now we have so many tourists, you can't move around and going around the squares is misery. Glad you like Savannah, I just miss the old-time Savannah. Can't stop progress.
Kari, when you were in Savannah, what did you do? HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Dorothy
Hi Dorothy,
Wanting to be well more than wanting to eat out has taken a very long time for me. I lived in NYC for 35 years where I ate out practically all my meals and never learned to cook. I was diagnosed with LC 18 years ago and learned about the food intolerances only 8 years ago. Since then I have been working on "perfecting" my diet, but have never been fully healed. My latest endeavor is to only eat at home. It has been 2 and a half months now, and symptoms are gradually improving, with both my BM's and energy level getting better.
I spent less than a day in Savannah several years ago. We had rented a house for a few days on Tybee Island and came in for a visit. We spent time in the center square, where the trees were mesmerizing. They seemed ancient, as if any one of them could tell long stories. We had amazing coffee in a coffee shop with a giant copper espresso/coffee maker - you probably know it? Other than wandering around in the streets, soaking up the atmosphere, we took a bus ride around town to look at the old architecture, and listen to stories.
Hope you feel much better by tomorrow.
Love,
Kari
Wanting to be well more than wanting to eat out has taken a very long time for me. I lived in NYC for 35 years where I ate out practically all my meals and never learned to cook. I was diagnosed with LC 18 years ago and learned about the food intolerances only 8 years ago. Since then I have been working on "perfecting" my diet, but have never been fully healed. My latest endeavor is to only eat at home. It has been 2 and a half months now, and symptoms are gradually improving, with both my BM's and energy level getting better.
I spent less than a day in Savannah several years ago. We had rented a house for a few days on Tybee Island and came in for a visit. We spent time in the center square, where the trees were mesmerizing. They seemed ancient, as if any one of them could tell long stories. We had amazing coffee in a coffee shop with a giant copper espresso/coffee maker - you probably know it? Other than wandering around in the streets, soaking up the atmosphere, we took a bus ride around town to look at the old architecture, and listen to stories.
Hope you feel much better by tomorrow.
Love,
Kari
"My mouth waters whenever I pass a bakery shop and sniff the aroma of fresh bread, but I am also grateful simply to be alive and sniffing." Dr. Bernstein
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The old oak trees are ancient. I love them along with the spanish moss. It's one of the reasons I love my Savannah, but health care is awful. May have to move closer to Jacksonville, FL, for better medical care. Living in Buda and Austin, TX, made me appreciate trees more, since all we had were mesquite trees that offered no shade. I'm Swedish, Irish, Dutch and Cherokee Indian...so I need shade. Take care of your skin. I found a basal carcinoma on my hand. The doctor cut a huge amount of cancer out of my right hand, so now I wear gloves when driving, along with a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Savannah is a great place for seafood. Southerners are generally friendly and nice. I remember the days when people would say you're from Savannah, is that Savannah, TN? Now Savannah is on the map and has become famous.
Savannah is a great place for seafood. Southerners are generally friendly and nice. I remember the days when people would say you're from Savannah, is that Savannah, TN? Now Savannah is on the map and has become famous.