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9. In my dad's case, he had a lot of digestive problems after all that so we

Mon Oct 15, 2018, 02:45 PM

Oct 2018

knew we had to restore the normal gut bacteria and microorganisms that are needed to for the digestive system to work properly. We changed his diet and served all kinds of fermented foods and products with live active cultures. Everything from yogurt and Kefir, even buttermilk and sour cream, sauerkraut and its Korean cousin, Kimchi, and all kinds of pickles and fermented veggies and fruits, miso and natto and soy sauce.

We added fermented cheeses like Gouda and parmesan, feta and and blue cheese. There was also plenty of fermented meats such as salami, ham, and sausages, Pepperoni. Sourdough and rye bread, and of course, beer.

Pops was raised with lots of homemade German foods so he mostly enjoyed the fermented foods we prepared. We made him lots small tapas style portions so he was munching and snacking all day long in addition to having his regular meals. It did keep him interested in eating and helped him gain weighht and settle his digestive system, so it was very beneficial for him.

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What did you do to heal your body after chemotherapy? [View all] JHan Oct 2018 OP

So glad you are off chemo. lark Oct 2018 #1

taking it one step at a time then when it comes to exercise.. I'll try. JHan Oct 2018 #4

I have no such experience, elleng Oct 2018 #2

thanks elleng :) JHan Oct 2018 #5

I'm about to start my RCHOP chemo and am very interested in any suggestions or tips. walkingman Oct 2018 #3

pro-biotic yoghurt helped me a lot during chemo. JHan Oct 2018 #6

Thank you, will do. walkingman Oct 2018 #14

I really can't offer any advice, aka-chmeee Oct 2018 #7

Great news on the removal of your port! I'm happy the pain is increasingly a distant memory for you. JHan Oct 2018 #10

I did what I could re: exercise, errands, etc.. A little more as time went by. Solly Mack Oct 2018 #8

Almost Five years since..! Congrats on that. JHan Oct 2018 #11

Thanks. Yeah, the doctor said my (relative) youth would help me too. Solly Mack Oct 2018 #13

In my dad's case, he had a lot of digestive problems after all that so we procon Oct 2018 #9

yep the fermented foods really work. JHan Oct 2018 #12

i took it slow PennyK Oct 2018 #15

keeping you in my thoughts Penny JHan Oct 2018 #16

My thyroid was damaged, causing fatigue. Synthroid fixed that. alfredo Oct 2018 #17

Ketogenic diet helped my husband in a big way. He didnt lose any hair as far as I can tell cpamomfromtexas Jan 2019 #18

I think physical therapy should be prescribed for all patients post treatment. Glimmer of Hope Jan 2019 #19

Second that. alfredo Sep 2019 #22

CBD and THC oil Betty88 Mar 2019 #20

The older you are, the longer healing takes alfredo Sep 2019 #23

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