A little platelet experiment.... Though not intentional
Since March 2012, I've been doing great with my naturopathic treatment of ITP. I firmly believe that my condition spiraled as follows:
1. Poor diet- high carb, high sugar
2. Antibiotic for illness- wiped out bacteria, good and bad
3. Yeast overgrowth- fed by poor diet, bad bacteria takes over
4. Excessive yeast caused an auto-immune response
This was proven 100% true recently. I had been slacking on the high protein diet my naturopathic doctor recommends. I introduced more sugar, carbs, etc. I started an antibiotic for an ear infection, which killed all the bacteria in my body (good and bad). I should've began probiotics to replenish, but I did not... I developed a yeast infection. As several more weeks went by, it was time to have my platelets checked. My count was much lower: 109 (@ 291 several months prior).
I immediately began my strict diet again (high protein, low sugar, low carb, etc). I began my recommended vitamins and high potency probiotics..... In 7 days, my platelets went from 109 to 119. Coincidence??? No way! My hematologist thinks I'm nuts! But I know what works and what is happening in my body. My diet has everything to do with my condition. Thank you Jesus!
I know this is not the answer for every single case of ITP, but I KNOW there is someone else out there who can benefit from this!
God bless you
Heather
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