How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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Elimination Diet, Day 55 (Wheat)

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Wheat. This is a big deal. I haven’t been able to add much yet since I didn’t have anything prepared for breakfast or lunch and I thought we had Triskets, but we didn’t. So just 100% whole wheat pasta […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 54

Health My arms are looking really good. Which is great, because it makes up for the fact that I’m feeling lousy. It’s Monday, I have a huge, potentially life-determining exam in less than 60 hours that I took a practice test for, and I’m just tired. But my skin is clear. That is always a […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 52 (Corn)

I’m being naughty with the corn. It isn’t organic. I know, that is so bad. Not as bad as the fact that I accidentally bought degerminated cornmeal. Ugh. BUT I did manage to find taco shells that are made from whole corn, oil, salt, and a preservative. In the most unlikely of places, too: Old […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 51

Health My skin is doing pretty decent. I shaved today and thought about how just two months ago I was scared to shave because the irritation it caused was so painful. No more! Even when I get frustrated, my skin is healing. And it looked pretty good today overall. So it looks like no issue […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 50

Today had a bit of egg, and a moderate amount of dairy. Fingers crossed that a flare stays away. Health Skin looked great all day, even while I worked hard and sweat a lot during work (remember sweat can be a trigger for me). I went to karate tonight, too. Things are looking okay. Food […]