I went to see the Homeopath that I've been taking DD to for the past two years for my own health consultation. I filled out two sheets front and back with all kinds of information that she uses to gauge what, if anything, is wrong with her patients.

There's a lot that's wrong with my health. Or, shall we say, a lot that's not right?

She looked at my responses to the questions about the kind and severity of symptoms I experience and was a little shocked. According to my responses, I'm very unwell. I know this. She has spoken to me regularly for two years and didn't. Once again, my cheerful, upbeat demeanor disguises the constant discomfort I am in. I've been told this before.

So, I have Adrenal Stress Syndrome (or is it a Disorder? I'd have to check.), hypothyroid (which I knew) with a side of borderline hypoglycemia (which I did not know but am not surprised).

The immediate goal is to get all these systems calmed down and somewhat self-regulating again before we attempt a constitutional remedy. These three general health imbalances explain almost EVERYTHING that has bothered me, medically, for years. Not the allergies, but just about everything else

We've already eliminated the potato and dairy, the high fructose corn syrup, the partially hydrogenated stuff--half of the list of things I'm supposed to avoid I already do. The new thing to avoid is caffeine. I do love my coffee, that's going to be hard, but I've gone for weeks at a time without it, I can do it, I just kind of like coffee, so I'm going to whine a little. After I get better I can probably have it occasionally, but I'm going to miss my tea, too. Sniff! I loves my Assam.

The other main change so that my blood sugar becomes more stable -- I must cut out carbs from grain. Any grain. That'll take some building up to and attention. Also, I'm not supposed to go for more than 2.5 hours without eating. I'm to act like I have a toddler and never leave home without portable snacks (just not ones with grain).

I've known for some time that for my physiology/constitution I needed to be on a meat/fruit/veggie diet and to avoid grain and dairy. Those who are into these things will note that this is the Paleo Diet. I kept getting this from different sources for several years. I'm just now getting around to doing it.

I'm still assimilating the info on the fact sheet I brought home from the Dr.s office, but I feel very, very good about this. She's working very hard with me to make this work, esp. in regards to the compulsive overeating disorder, which tends to throw careful dietary restrictions to the winds...

"You have a food intolerance?" scoffs the Compulsive Overeating Gremlin on my shoulder. "I laugh at your silly dairy intolerance. Sissy! Here, eat this cream-filled doughnut. Eat three."

I think this is the right time and I'm in the right place to make the changes and to start getting better.

The Dr. asked what my "health goals" are. At first I mentioned that diminishing the severity of the Arthritis, Mild Depression, and Eating Disorder are my primary goals. After further discussion, I announced, with conviction, "My ultimate goal is perfect health." And it is. I'll make whatever changes it takes in my diet and wrestle my inner demons to get there.

She responded with a radiant smile.

Several more visits to go, but this is the beginning of something beautiful and exciting for me. I have hope. And feel good.

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