Join me in this video as I speak with Dr. Roy & Debbie Steinbock on the challenges and solutions for elemental diet success.
Roy & Debbie have been prescribing and supporting thousands of clients through an elemental diet for over 15 years. They have tons of experience dealing with all the challenges people face and supporting them through the process.
Check out the elemental diet success program here.
My biggest takeaway from this call is learning that Debbie and Roy start people on anti-microbials (like wild oregano, olive leaf) one to two weeks before starting an elemental diet.
This way, they can go through the die-off effect (Herxheimer) in stages and not confuse the die-off/detox with the elemental formula, or attribute their symptoms to intolerance of the shakes. Brilliant!
If you’ve considered going on an elemental diet for SIBO, food allergies, IBD etc. then this discussion will give you some great guidelines to follow.
We start by discussing what’s happening with children’s health; why are they sicker and diagnosed with so many formerly-adult diseases? And why are gut disorders getting harder to treat and taking longer to heal?
Debbie and Roy outline what kind of clients benefit from doing an elemental diet, and for how long.
They also go over the difficulties people encounter when they go on an exclusively elemental diet; both physical and mental/emotional. And how they support people through this process.
I ask them if they have seen the same kind of success when people do a half elemental diet, or combine it with low residue foods? And then the Steinbocks tell us about their own personal experience with using an elemental diet for their own health.
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I am on Day 4 of the elemental diet for IMO. The Steinbocks feel that a purist approach to ED is best and that i should avoid bone broths. I see that you recommend bone broths – and I am very confused. Also they feel that just meat broths and not bone and cartilage broths are better while on the ED. I am taking the Physicians ED powder and it i just can’t deal with the sweet milky taste (I hate milk and and can’t deal with sweet). I am waiting for my Absorb Plus to be delivered here in New Delhi so I can get a taste variation Also, is there anyone who has looked at ayurvedic supports for the ED – for instance – for my stomach cramps and bloating on the ED – can I take Amrit Dhara?
Hi Ritu, we understand the confusion, and individual approaches to the elemental diet can vary. While some practitioners prefer a purist approach without bone broths, others find benefits in including them. Jini strongly advocate that people drink meat and vegetable broths in between the Absorb Plus shakes on the Diet. Please check this link – https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/the-health-benefits-of-broths/
However, Jini recommends that Absorb Plus ONLY be used by people with SIBO (or IMO) who CANNOT eat any regular foods as carbohydrates can exacerbate bacterial infections. More info from this blog post: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/how-to-use-an-elemental-diet-to-treat-sibo-ibs/
As for Ayurvedic supports, it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional familiar with both the elemental diet and Ayurveda. They can provide personalized advice on incorporating Ayurvedic remedies like Amrit Dhara to address specific symptoms.
If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out, and we’ll do our best to assist you.