Do you have any allergies?

Up until about 2 months ago, my answer to this question was always "Nope." However, I have realized that I have been allergic to eggs and milk probably most my life. I would get stomach aches after eating and just thought I over ate (again) but now I have realized that it was an allergic reaction. Now that I have stopped eating the foods I have really noticed a difference, especially since I drank at least one glass of milk with every meal.

Well, yesterday my sister and mom had Emma so I asked that she take her to see Jim, the ultimate Chiropractor/Muscle Tester because she has been struggling to have a bowel movement for up to a week. He gave her an adjustment, which he said was needed. Then he also completed a nutrition check and low and behold, she is allergic to eggs as well. If this girl gets any more like her mama--she would BE her mama! She is a true Mini-Me. It goes without saying that 24 hours after her appointment her colon is empty and she is a very happy girl.

I haven't given her a lot of eggs, but I have made them on at least 3 different occassions for her because I just thought it would be a great food for her to eat- protein, easy to make, and easy to eat. She never really cared for them and so it's not a huge loss----however my allergy is strong. I can't even eat foods with eggs and milk in them. I made salmon last night for supper and put mayo on the outside (grilling tip for salmon btw, the mayo adds flavor as well as prevents it from sticking) and I was extremely sick--read the ingredients of the mayo and of course there was egg in there. Yep...thats how bad my allergy is. I will assume that Emma will be the same way for now. So that means a lot of 'ingredient' checking as well as good-bye egg noodles, pudding, a lot of baked goods, ice cream, and all the other yummy foods!

I can't recommend Jim and his practice enough--honestly--it doesn't always work overnight but for Emma it always has. For me it took 2 months but it is SO worth it. In addition, we are working to correct my knee which keeps dislodging and has prevented me from running and enjoying other excersises for years. If I lived close and was able to go as often as I need--it would probably be fixed by now but due to living an hour away, working, and so forth-- I just haven't been able to!