I plan to expand on this list in future posts, but for now I wanted to list what I have found so far that has helped me in case it can be of assistance to others. I am still only at 50%, but I consider if a big improvement over a year of being at 20%.
Gut:
No Wheat- no more bloating or acid reflux
Following general paleo/WAPF principles (no seed oils, no processed foods, low grains and sugars, high fat)- more strength, much less burping
Align Probiotics- no more constipation! have tried other probiotics and supplements to no avail
Magnesium (natural calm)- This helped me go more than 1x a week, but have stopped it now that I've discovered Align.
Exercise:
Body-weight strength training- am stronger and can walk further without getting exhausted
NO Aerobic exercise- if I even walk too fast I am liable to crash for days or longer
Light Walking- I try to walk somewhere every day I have some energy
Sleep:
No Wheat (again)- stopped waking up with night sweats
Attempt to sleep before 11- Not always successful, but I wake up a tiny bit better if I do this
Listen to Meditation MP3s- this is new for me, but seems to be helping me get to sleep
White noise- A air filter helps me get to sleep (I live in a place with a lot of street noise)
Energy:
Methyl B12-- this was the first supplement that moved from a 1/2 in energy up to a 3/4. I am not sure if it is still helping, but I keep taking it daily because of the amazing first reaction. I am unsure if the other methylation supplements have helped at all.
Adderall- it scares me for long-term use, but on days I really need to get something done it can be invaluable. Only works if I am not feeling nauseous or too exhausted beforehand.
9+ hours sleep- Even one night w/ too little sleep will cause problems for days.
-Anne
Gut:
No Wheat- no more bloating or acid reflux
Following general paleo/WAPF principles (no seed oils, no processed foods, low grains and sugars, high fat)- more strength, much less burping
Align Probiotics- no more constipation! have tried other probiotics and supplements to no avail
Magnesium (natural calm)- This helped me go more than 1x a week, but have stopped it now that I've discovered Align.
Exercise:
Body-weight strength training- am stronger and can walk further without getting exhausted
NO Aerobic exercise- if I even walk too fast I am liable to crash for days or longer
Light Walking- I try to walk somewhere every day I have some energy
Sleep:
No Wheat (again)- stopped waking up with night sweats
Attempt to sleep before 11- Not always successful, but I wake up a tiny bit better if I do this
Listen to Meditation MP3s- this is new for me, but seems to be helping me get to sleep
White noise- A air filter helps me get to sleep (I live in a place with a lot of street noise)
Energy:
Methyl B12-- this was the first supplement that moved from a 1/2 in energy up to a 3/4. I am not sure if it is still helping, but I keep taking it daily because of the amazing first reaction. I am unsure if the other methylation supplements have helped at all.
Adderall- it scares me for long-term use, but on days I really need to get something done it can be invaluable. Only works if I am not feeling nauseous or too exhausted beforehand.
9+ hours sleep- Even one night w/ too little sleep will cause problems for days.
-Anne