What is GAPS

I keep talking about GAPS, but haven't gone into what it is exactly. GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome. What the what? It establishes a connection between the health of our digestive system, what we take into our bodies, and the resulting diseases/disorders we end up with.

Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride's book Gut and Psychology Syndrome is a good place to start learning. I've included more resources under the page titled GAPS.

One thing I have to keep in mind is that most people do not make the connection between what they eat and how they feel. Emphasis is put on how much they eat. So yo-average-Joe believes fast food can be part of a healthy lifestyle, as long as you watch your calories. Not true, but I once thought that way too.

Several years ago a friend introduced me to a book called Nourishing Traditions. It was my life preserver. I had already started making changes in my life, but they weren't having the results I wanted. You can read my About page for more info on that. Nourishing Traditions opened my eyes to all the kaka out there about health and nutrition.

Preparing for GAPS

For the last few weeks we have been slowly moving towards what is called "full GAPS". Today was pretty close. We have put our raw milk share on hold. We are fortunate to have been members for the last few years and love our milk. GAPS guidelines say to cut out all dairy for at least 4-6 weeks and then slowly reintroduce it. So, no milk for the first time in years today. I'm craving it. There was a little cheese left so we ate some of that, but when it's gone, it's gone.

I haven't been making bread or doing any baking for the last month, trying to slowly cut out the grains and starches. We've had a few groups of friends and family over and did have a few crackers left from that, but they will be gone soon.

Other than those few things we are full GAPS. My plan is to start GAPS intro in a couple of weeks.

First Post

For the last few years I've thought about writing down my progress and thoughts on health. Some of the things that rattle around in my head might end up helping someone else find answers. I'm hoping that someday this blog will expand into that. For now, it will record my progress on GAPS as I try to heal my Adrenal Fatigue and messed up hormones.

I spend a lot of time feeling tired and have learned to not over do it. That said, my commitment will be to post a daily report including the food we eat with recipes. I see GAPS as yet another step toward healing my body. I have very high hopes that it will end up being a large part of the puzzle.