Caryl Wattman wrote:
> In a message dated 10/27/1998 10:11:39 AM, you wrote:
> I think Todd's suggestion to Ray is good --
>
> emphasize the importance of there being a *range* of
> possibilities within the paleo paradigm, and that it is important
> to experiment to find what works.
>
> but I would add --
> tell people *how* to do this experimentation.
>
> I just plain don't understand how to tell what causes what.  If my ears itch
> more today than yesterday, what is the time frame I should be looking at to
> determine the food that might have caused it?  If I start sneezing all of a
> sudden after a meal, does that mean I'm allergic to something I just ate?  How
> do I know how much fat to eat?  etc. etc. etc.
>
> On another list I was on a holistic practitioner said that a food diary was
> crucial to recovery.  Sounds reasonable, but, again, what data I'd put in
> there means what?
>
> Caryl

On a general basis:  it takes a couple of weeks to get something
completely out of your system after you stop eating it; it takes three
or four days to completely pass through your digestive system; some
allergens will cause a reaction immediately.  So if it is a metabolic
or gut problem you look back up to 3 or 4 days to see what you ate
might be causing a problem.  Allergens usually hit much sooner.

This is not an attempt to provide comprehensive information.

Patty