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        Some observations I've made as my body adjust to this new GF diet:
        I seem to "backing out" of the symptoms I've experienced over five
years of wheat sensitivity/gluten intolerance/CD. I'm now experiencing
symptoms I dealt with 4 or 5 years ago as I first became aware of this
weird thing. I interpret this as signs that my body is healing and
retrogressing through degrees of health of my small intestines. I hope so,
anyway...
        Another observation I find fascinating is the relationship to
exercise. I've been very active throughout this whole period, commuting by
bike daily and running long distances regularly. I've always been puzzled
that the strange things that were happening to my "innards" didn't seem to
negatively affect my ability to engage in aerobic exercise. In fact, in my
first and only, abortive, attempt to consult a doctor about my condition,
he was puzzled by my good health and the symptoms I was describing. After
I received mt prescription for anti-depressants (which I threw away) I
never went back.
        Anyway, it seems that regular, moderate exercise is important in
dealing with the symptoms of CD and in promoting a healthy immune system
to support recovery. I'm still alternating days running 45 minutes and
biking 7 miles to work. Some days I'm tired after a work out, but I don't
see any connection between my digestive system and my ability to exercise.
        Interesting thing, this body of ours!
        Mike Lewis
        Fairbanks