Pico. Trace. de. Pico. Trace is a spin- off company, founded by members of the Faculty of Geosciences of the University of G. Our University has a well known tradition in geochemistry, established by Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt. Correns caused the University to found the first Institute of Geochemistry in Germany in 1. Wedepohl was the first director of this institute. Nowadays at our Faculty of Geosciences a wide spectrum of geochemical methods is used in basic and applied geosciences, with special attempt on ICP mass spectrometry and isotope geochemistry. Goldschmidt, it is also traditional to enhance the limits of geochemical analysis by the development of special methods and equipment. The promoters of Pico. Trace behold themselves in this tradition. The violent evolution in mass spectrometry exposed the problems of sample preparation. In this field, Pico. Trace tries to close the gap. We know that the best systems of today are only average tomorrow. So it is our ambition, not only to facilitate our own experiences, but also to learn from our colleagues and walk on the same road with them. They have been improved over a couple of years. In 1. 99. 4 we decided to put them on the market. In our labs they are used continuously by students and experts. Limits and weakness, but also the quality of the systems is proofed every day. Therefore we are always close to your problems and ready for serious discussions. Analytical Instrument Repair & Calibration —Moyer Instruments, Inc. Instrumentation can be sent in for repair, or we can travel to your. My First Year on the GAPS Diet for Ulcerative Colitis. How it started. When I started GAPS, I was in dire straights with my health. I know I have a lot more healing to do, but I am overjoyed to be on the right path for my body! As you probably know, I am following a healing diet to cure my ulcerative colitis (an autoimmune disease). I actually started with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), not the GAPS diet. I explain the differences between the two diets HERE. The above is an ad (from one of the large supermarket chains in France) for the fish known as Pangas (also called, Pangasius, Vietnamese River. When I started GAPS, I was in dire straights with my. European Music Festivals. Art Festivals & Craft Fairs. The Top 10 Festivals. The only reason I did that was because I had not yet heard of the GAPS diet. So I started with the SCD intro diet, did full SCD for a couple of weeks, found the GAPS Diet and jumped into the full GAPS diet. Why didn’t I do the GAPS intro diet? And I think my body was subconsciously telling me that I needed lots of natural sugars which I wouldn’t get on the GAPS intro diet. I’m not perfect. My GAPS journey is not–and will never be–perfect. Speaking of mistakes, just last month I ate some of my mom’s mashed sweet potato because I confused it with my container of mashed butternut squash in the fridge! I ended up with a slight bellyache, but nothing serious. These things happen. I am still learning. But I am enjoying the learning process and I enjoy sharing it with you! What I’ve Learned (so far!)These are the most significant things I’ve learned so far on GAPS: GAPS can – and should – include some healthy carbs. I went too low carb when I first started GAPS, and felt much better when . GAPS is only a part of my nutritional therapy. After many hours of research and self- experimentation, I have found that I need to incorporate metabolic principles and careful supplementation.
Other significant steps in my healing journey include monthly acupuncture appointments and work with an Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner. Health Perfectionism is the devil. Seriously, perfectionism will actually undermine the effectivity of GAPS. Sure, GAPS means requires a significant commitment of time, effort and money. Chocolate and Beyond An intuitive eating, diet-free vegan food blog with creative, easy vegan recipes & vegan meals, showing how simple vegan living really is. I've been a customer since the first day I walked into Wholefoods in 1993. It is the only retail store that I look forward to shopping at, period! And, in my case at least, there isn’t room for “cheating” with the food. So what do I mean by perfectionism? Shortly after starting GAPS, I began researching fluoridated water. I didn’t understand why this wasn’t a top priority for them. Freaked out by my research, I wanted safe drinking water NOW. Anxiety prickled me every time I drank our fluoride- filled water. Sure, fluoride is a toxic additive. But my stress and anxiety over it was even more toxic than fluoride to my body. If a health resource isn’t an option for you, don’t stress over it. It is what it is. I am empowered. I began to feel empowered after starting GAPS/SCD. Hence the name of this blog. And hence this blog. I had some pretty dark struggles during the first 4 years of my colitis diagnosis. It is really painful to even think about some of those periods. I was on handfuls of prescriptions, prescriptions that, as a side effect, altered my moods and my mind. I didn’t have full control over my body or my emotions, and my family and I just didn’t realize we had another option. I remember leaving the doctors office after a 4- day hospital stay. The doctor had told me I was most likely facing surgery to have my large intestine removed. Then he handed me a prescription for an additional medication which I knew would cause my already patchy hair to shed further. I threw a full- blown temper tantrum in the car on the way home. I remember thinking, “Is this me? Am I really screaming and crying like a baby?” Trapped in this black pit of hopelessness and on. Within two weeks of starting the diet, my debilitating colitis symptoms were gone. Finally, I experienced a gratifying surge of empowerment over my health. I want EVERYONE to feel this, and that is why I am training to become a nutritional therapy practitioner. I am singing again. When I little, I would walk around the house singing. I remember my babysitters would be unendingly entertained by the fact that this bubbly girl was bouncing around the house singing Mary Poppins and Nat King Cole songs. I only recently realized that I have started singing and dancing around the house again after years of quiet. I believe this is a sign that my mental, emotional and spiritual health is improving on the GAPS diet. There are a couple reasons for this: first, gut flora dysbiosis plays a huge role in mental health. That’s why it’s called the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet. Second, I’m am simply filled with joy about my healing progress. I was born with a spirit that was meant to express joy with song. And it is so refreshing to feel that cheerful energy pulsing through my body once again! On the downside, I do not (!!!) have a lovely voice. It doesn’t bother me, but I think my family *might* be getting slightly annoyed. I’m sleeping better. I’ve always struggled with insomnia. Interestingly, I’ve noticed my sleep patterns are regulating with the help of GAPS and a few other sleepy- time resources which I will share with you in a future post! My skin is less bluish toned. Looking in the mirror the other day, I realized that my skin looked, well. That sounds weird, but I don’t know how else to describe it. I used to have a slight bluish pallor–a bit sickly and translucent. Now, my skin is more vibrant and opaque. I have a higher tolerance for sunburn. Speaking of skin, this is the most amazing thing! My resistance to sunburn has significantly increased. I thought I was supposed to be extremely susceptible to burning because I’m an ultra- fair Scandinavian. Now, I only need to use sunscreen when I’m in direct sun for a couple of hours (in contrast to getting burned in only 1. What I’m still trying to heal: Thyroid. I’m searching for an alternative practitioner to help me with my hypothyroid symptoms. If you have any suggestions with natural thyroid support, pretty please share with me in the comments! Stomach acid production. Low stomach acid plays such a huge role in digestive dysfunction (my post here discusses the subject). For a long time, I was unable to take any kind of hydrochloric acid supplement, however, because my stomach lining was chronically sensitive and inflamed due to severely low stomach acid for years and years. I am repairing my stomach lining and acid production with Gastrazyme, zinc and raw liver (I plan to write a post on this soon). I am now able to tolerate increasing amounts of HCL supplements. This is just going to take time, but I am grateful to be on the right path. I can’t eat raw vegetables. My digestive tract has a lot of healing to do and I plan to stay on the GAPS diet for at least 3 more years. Currently, I am unable to digest any raw vegetables or any form of nuts and seeds. I know this will get better with time and as I correct my stomach acid levels. In the meantime, I eat my raw goat milk yogurt. I always wear my hair in a bun to hide the patchy balding spots. I know this is first- world- suffering. I know that I should focus on the great progress of my health. But if your health has taken a significant toll on your appearance, I know you can commiserate with me. Fortunately, I have faith that my hair will re- grow once I correct my thyroid issues and stomach acid! Adding in more foods. Besides skipping the raw veggies, I also avoid nightshades and citrus fruits because I . And currently I’m unable to eat the GAPS cheeses and I’m also not able to digest any form of nuts or seeds (except coconut flour and coconut oil). I wanted to mention this to tell you that it is absolutely possible to do GAPS without cheese, nightshades, and nuts/seeds. Thanks for sticking with me to the end! I truly believe the GAPS diet is a valuable tool for healing, and that it is useful for many people. As for me, I’m going to stick with GAPS for the next few years. I don’t know what the future holds for my health, so I’m just trying to live in the moment. Are you on the GAPS diet? Are you going to start it? Are there other resources you have utilized on your healing journey? Don’t Eat this fish: Pangas (Pangasius, Vietnamese River Cobbler, White Catfish, Gray Sole)Cheap cheap fish! The above is an ad (from one of the large supermarket chains in France) for the fish known as Pangas (also called, Pangasius, Vietnamese River Cobbler, Basa Fish and White Catfish, Tra, Gray Sole). It was a reminder to tell you about the dangers of this strange but increasingly popular fish. I learned about them and how they’re raised a while ago on an informative documentary online here: Documentary about Pangas. If you don’t speak French, read below.) Would the French call it Poisson ou poison? Industrially farmed in Vietnam along the Mekong River, Pangas or whatever they’re calling it, has only been recently introduced to the French market. However, in a very short amount of time, it has grown in popularity in France. The French are slurping up Pangas like it’s their last meal of soup noodles. They are very, very affordable (cheap), are sold in filets with no bones and they have a neutral (bland) flavor and texture; many would compare it to cod and sole, only much cheaper. But as tasty as some people may find it, there’s, in fact, something hugely unsavory about it. I hope the information provided here will serve as very important information for you and your future choices. Here’s why I think it is better left in the shops (and not on your dinner plates): 1. Pangas are teeming with high levels of poisons and bacteria. The reasons are that the Mekong River is one of the most polluted rivers on the planet and this is where pangas are farmed and industries along the river dump chemicals and industrial waste directly into it. Regardless of the reports and recommendations against selling them, the supermarkets still sell them to the general public knowing they are contaminated. They freeze Pangas in contaminated river water. Pangas are not environmentally sustainable, a most unsustainable food you could possibly eat – “Buy local” means creating the least amount of environmental harm as possible. This is the very opposite end of the spectrum of sustainable consumerism. Pangas are raised in Vietnam. Pangas are fed food that comes from Peru (more on that below), their hormones (which are injected into the female Pangas) come from China. That’s not just a giant carbon foot print, that’s a carbon continent of a foot print. There’s nothing natural about Pangas – They’re fed dead fish remnants and bones, dried and ground into a flour, from South America, manioc (cassava) and residue from soy and grains. This kind of nourishment doesn’t even remotely resemble what they eat in nature. But what it does resemble is the method of feeding mad cows (cows were fed cows, remember?) What they feed pangas is completely unregulated so there are most likely other dangerous substances and hormones thrown into the mix. The pangas grow at a speed light (practically!): 4 times faster than in nature? Pangas are Injected with Hormones Derived from Urine – I don’t know how someone came up with this one out but they’ve discovered that if they inject female Pangas with hormones made from the dehydrated urine of pregnant women, the female Pangas grow much quicker and produce eggs faster (one Panga can lay approximately 5. Some of you might not mind eating fish injected with dehydrated pee so if you don’t good for you, but just consider the rest of the reasons to NOT eat it. You get what you pay for – and then some. Don’t be lured in by insanely cheap price of Pangas. Is it worth risking your health and the health of your family? Buying Pangas supports unscrupulous, greedy evil corporations and food conglomerates that don’t care about the health and well- being of human beings. They only are concerned about selling as many pangas as possible to unsuspecting consumers. These corporations only care about selling and making more money at whatever cost to the public. Pangas will make you sick – If (for reasons in #1 above) you don’t get immediately ill with vomiting, diarrhea and effects from severe food poisoning, congratulations, you have an iron stomach! But you’re still ingesting POISON not poisson. Final important note: Because of the prodigious amount of availability of Pangas, be warned that they will certainly find their way into other foods: surimi (those pressed fish things, imitation crab sticks), fish sticks, fish terrines, and probably in some pet foods.
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