The Glyci-Med Dietary Approach by Dr. Natasha Turner in "The Hormone Diet" promises

I have been bringing together information from different sources, similar ideas, different ideas, different experts, etc...and have finally come to this: low histamine whenever possible, but not at the expense of nutrition, and whenever possible ones that work with the blood type diet--at least for the next while, until I feel good again.  Exercise will continue in the form of yoga, weights and the bike.  And, something I have not really mentioned much is that I am sleeping so much better, getting the screens out of the bedroom has been super, as has being sure I am there before 11, along with getting up and out when I'm awake.

Here are the things I'm taking away from The Hormone Diet...there's a little I'm leaving out, because we are a non-nutty house.  She sums it up in three statements: eat the 1) right foods at the 2) right times while 3) avoiding the hormone-hindering foods... and promises the following benefits:

• sufficient protein intake to aid fat burning potential by increasing glucagon
• avoiding excessive carbs at dinner can help enhance melatonin for better sleep, as do walnuts and cherry juice
• better testosterone status for muscle building when proteins, carbs and fats are eaten in balance, (Me now: I keep a visual of half a plate of veggies, an ice cream scoop sized serving of carbs--whole and with peel whenever I can, and a 3 oz size of protein...aaaand, back to the book)
• elimination of harmful excess estrogen with sufficient fibre intake with foods like soy (not for me!), pomegranate, and flaxseeds
• prevention of excess estrogen by avoiding high fat and too much alcohol
• improved serotonin by avoiding excessive carb restriction and ensuring sufficient protein consumption 
• better appetite control by combining fats and proteins together at meal - this increases leptin and CCK, similarly, enough fibre does the same by raising leptin and CCK, as well as leading to less insulin release
• frequent and sufficient eating (so no low-cal!) prevents appetite stimulating hormone release of gremlin and NPY...as does staying awake from the artificial sweeteners
• increased acetylcholine for muscle function and memory when you include lecithin and eggs
• reduced insulin and inflammation by balancing meals, as well as avoiding excess sugar, harmful fats, alcohol and processed foods
• keeping cortisol in control by not skipping meals, consuming excess protein, or severely restricting calories... (pp. 240-241)

Tomorrow, or later today--depends on the home scene...her ideas of what those right foods are.

Cheers and chao!