Hi Bex,
I know what you mean. You have to decide which of the treatments you can or cannot avoid at any particular time! Funnily enough I was able to tolerate 2-3 tablespoons of VCO and 2 tablespoons of butter straight away (I was not aware that you were supposed to slowly work up to that lol). I would even have 2 drinks per day and not be effected. Then somehow I got worse after a cheat and eventually couldn't even tolerate a teaspoon of either butter or VCO without bad dirreah and fatigue. That was odd, but I'm back up to approx 2 Tbs a day again.

I've always been underwieght. I think this is the first time in my life that I have ever naturally put weight on despite eating much more than anyone around me and constantly being hungry!

I do like the Weston Price info as well. There is always so much to learn there. I would like to get Nourishing Traditions as well, but can't afford right now. Actually there are a few many friends that I would like to buy it for!

I hope that chelating does work for you. I am aware of the frequent dose chelation list. I'm on that as well.. i'm on a lot of lists lol. Do you think that by chelating your immune system would heal and thus fight the infection? It must be so frustrating for you having gone through this for 5 years!

I have hashimotos, hyperthyroid and adrenal issues too which I'm hoping diet and supplements will fix. I was going to try direct treatment for these but I'm not sure if I want to take the risk. I'm going to try diet for 3 months and get another lot of labs ordered, i just hope 3 months is enough. I'm keen to get that problem sorted so I can have my darn fillings removed!

What sort of parasite cleanse are you on? Have you tried the '9 day program' (gotta love the handy euphemism)?

Good luck with everything!