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on September 10, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Wanting free of Antidepressants: Irritable, Moody, Manic, Trouble Sleeping

This is the follow up email written to Leah after the Free 15 Minute Phone Consult regarding: Dr Ben, I was on Lexapro for many years. I am going thru menopause, have hot flashes and trouble loosing weight. Since going off I feel manic, moody, irritable, trouble sleeping always. I have had acupuncture and take many supplements Still I am miserable. Please help. Thank you

The Phone Consult Podcast (opens in new tab so you can listen and read at the same time):
"Irritable, Moody, and Loss of Sleep After Ceasing Lexapro"

Leah mentioned this the following day after the consult:
"It was great speaking with Dr. Ben today. He has given me an insight which no one else has seen before. The other day we ate at the Chipolte Grill and after that meal I felt so good ( I didn't have the rice) I told my husband that I think I'm just hungry. So, it makes sense that my mood has to do with eating. Now, understanding what the under lying problem may be, made me feel so relieved."

My follow up email to Leah a...

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on July 07, 2010 at 5:42 AM

Wheat Free Pancakes!! Really tasty ones...

Can't eat wheat? Miss pancakes? So did I until now! Give these wheat free pancakes a whirl. They may even take ya on one! :)

This recipe serves 4 (so ya may want to triple it!)

I'm writing this and staring at that lovely shot of fresh natural maple syrup laden stack of heaven...

Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts (or pecans)

1.5 cup buckwheat flour

1.5 cup rice flour

2 bananas

1.5 teaspoon sea salt

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

2 teaspoons baking soda

3 cups rice milk

(personally, I would do almond milk. Too expensive? - make your own. Take about 20 raw unroasted unsalted almonds, throw in a blender with 3 cups of water, hit the button to grind 'em up. Grind for about 2 minutes. Stop, strain and dump in the lovely nectar of almond milk. Heck, toss the whole gamut in there for extra fiber and some crunch. If you want the almond milk even better, soak the almonds over night in...Read More

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on April 13, 2010 at 8:25 AM

Beginning a Gluten Free Diet

Question:
Are the Intestinal Repair Capsules by Biogenesis gluten-free?

My husband has just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease.

What do you recommend for Celiac?

Thank you,
Etta

Answer:
Hi Etta,

Intestinal Repair Capsules by Biogenesis are gluten-free.

Should you desire a complete intestinal repair system, I highly suggest you also look at Intestinal Repair Complex by Biogenesis. Intestinal Repair Complex is a powder but has a nice taste to it.

Many physicians use Intestinal Repair Complex successfully on patients with with bowel disorders. Start with a higher dose and then work down to a lower dose over a period of 3 weeks.

Regarding Celiac Disease, I would like to offer some suggestions to help you get started on your new gluten-free diet.

Celiac is extremely common. I believe it has something to do with the American wheat. My entire family and numerous patients cannot tolerate wheat.

However, when my family and I go to Russia, we eat their wheat without any problems.

I recommend having some pr...Read More

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on October 18, 2006 at 5:00 PM

Wheat Free Pancakes!! Really tasty ones...

Can't eat wheat? Miss pancakes? So did I until now! Give these wheat free pancakes a whirl. They may even take ya on one! :)

This recipe serves 4 (so ya may want to triple it!)

I'm writing this and staring at that lovely shot of fresh natural maple syrup laden stack of heaven...

Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts (or pecans)

1.5 cup buckwheat flour

1.5 cup rice flour

2 bananas

1.5 teaspoon sea salt

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

2 teaspoons baking soda

3 cups rice milk

(personally, I would do almond milk. Too expensive? - make your own. Take about 20 raw unroasted unsalted almonds, throw in a blender with 3 cups of water, hit the button to grind 'em up. Grind for about 2 minutes. Stop, strain and dump in the lovely nectar of almond milk. Heck, toss the whole gamut in there for extra fiber and some crunch. If you want the almond milk even better, soak the almonds over night in...Read More

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on September 11, 2005 at 5:00 PM

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"I was in awe of your expertise knowledge, Ben...... I had to learn hard way....but least I learned....to stay alive:) you are a blessing, me thinks..from the Lord. keep on keeping on!" best regards, Pam

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