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Nutritional FoundationTherapeutic
How I build clinical & emotional support & manage medications
I have to do this all on my own. I’m pretty knowledgeable and I own and understand Dr. Ede’s book but truly this has been a lonesome journey for me. I did have a local psychiatrist years ago who had written articles and studied ketogenic therapy for psychiatric patients. But she was affected by COVID and closed her local practice. My GP has known me for a long time and does what she can. Yes. I have successfully lowered my meds a couple of times when in ketosis, but I have most recently decided I need to keep them, albeit at lower doses, because I can’t stay in ketosis, eat enough protein, and still do what I need to be doing.
Integration
Lab results I track & supplements I take
MCT/coconut oil, magnesium and electrolyte/“good salt” and when I have no ketones I might use a ketone drink, even though I can’t afford it I have some packets to use in a pinch. Regular medical labs, ketomojo track gki in morning, test blood sugar more frequently.
Nutritional
How I eat, incorporate fasting, & approach macronutrients
I have done long-term (3,7 and even 24-day fasting); I have Now it’s keto/ketovore with 48 hour sardine only fasting and 24 hour fast or water only fast. I try to stay under 20 Try to stick to about 18/6. I try to make my own ketogenic foods like desserts and entrees when that won’t otherwise be offered. Sometimes I just give in to the carbs.
Ketosis
Target ketone levels & testing methods
Yes Aim for 0.5 or higher but find that over 1 I can feel.
