Gluten Fog

So here's the deal ...

I think too many people are SUDDENLY not eating gluten.  I think it's the latest trend of what-not-to-eat.  I think too many people THINK gluten is bad and they're "eating healthy" so no gluten, but load on the gluten-free EVERYTHING.

BUT ...

I can't eat gluten.  Yes, my joints hurt when I eat gluten.  Yes, I'm bloated and gassy (but, lordy, half of what I eat does that to me).  Now add BRAIN FOG.

Think week I have taken a STUPID pill and if my head weren't attached ... you know the rest.  I leashed the wrong dog and Duke got out yesterday (fortunately, he ran around and came back to me). I forgot TONS of stuff over and over.  I would be talking to someone and couldn't remember if I JUST told them a story.  Honestly, it was scary - back to concussion days.  I texted wrong people.  Got confused which applicant I was talking to on the phone.  Circled the grocery story like a crazy woman AND I had a list and I still forgot stuff!!!  On that FOOD list was EYEBROWS.  I wrote a to-do on the grocery list.  Then I couldn't figure out what I meant by that ... UGH!!

All week I've been eating gluten.  Youngest home, having some fun.  "Diet" starts after my girlfriend leaves.  You've heard this from me before.  It's not that I'm eating horribly, but instead of a salad, I had a sandwich -- that kind of thing. Yesterday, I decided enough gluten because my ankles hurt.  Yesterday evening, I made the connection to my mental crazy.

Maybe not everyone is a gluten-free freak.  Maybe it does affect us.  The Wheat Belly (don't remember the author) has an interesting discussion on WHY so many people have an issue with gluten.  Wheat is not the same wheat as our grandparents ate - it's been modified for better resistance, etc.  Wheat in Europe is the same (mostly).  It's worth the read and can explain why I ate tons and tons of gluten in Italy without one symptom.

Anyway - I've been really good about gluten-free until I wasn't so I'm back to gluten-free.  It takes A LOT of the SAME lesson to get through to me (apparently).

Heading to the airport this morning - let the fun begin.  My girlfriend until Monday - I'll check in if I can, but most likely ... see you Tuesday!

PS We had an emergency foster yesterday.  Little Max was returned to Releash because the owners SUCKED.  Neglect bordering on abuse and they wondered why he was misbehaving.  They're banned from all rescues (we cross-share horrible people).  Max is 7 months old and ADORABLE!  Duke did great with a new friend.  Max is now happily settled into his foster home with tons of LOVE, exercise, socialization, etc.  Oh, and NO behavior issues.  Duh - dumb-a$$ people.

Look at this SCRUFFY little fellow - personality to match LOL!!