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Edda asked this question Apr 20th, 2011 1:29 am
I broke out with a very itchy rash all over my body after starting the Ideal Protein Diet , has anybody else experienced skin problems such as welts and rashes? Please let me know, it is driving me up a wall. Edda
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My daughter in law had a similar problem and her IP sponsor had her do a cleanse. He said it was the toxins coming out of her body.
Hi Edda - I'm not a physician - I am a herbalist and have some understanding that might help. It sounds to me like it could be one of two things: it could be an allergy to one of the ingredients in the protein blend - in that case hyou would experience itching, swelling and possibly heat. Could be a soy allergy or a dairy allergy. THe second possible reason is that when you are on the Ideal Protein diet you are thrown into a detox quickly - a lot of toxins that have beenheld in the fat are in your bloodstream and being processed by your liver. The liver is directly connected to the skin and this can result in rashes, eczema, acne, hives.... This should be temporary and if you are drinking your water this should help. Add Milk Thistle or Dandelion root to your plan (you can use roasted dandelion root as a beverage) and this will help support the drainage. Also light excercise to stimulate the lymphatic system will help. Hope this helps you!
I also had horrible huge hives..from my waist to my knees everyday. Im off the diet & hives are totally gone
I had an allergic reaction to the splena that is used in certain ip foods. Too much and I would get a rash. So I cut back on the sweeter foods and the problem went away.
Are you using Splenda (Sucralose) in your diet? I suffered with terrible rashes and hives that itched beyond explanation - I saw 3 doctors who all made different "guesses" - I finally figured out it was the Splenda in my diet - it took almost SIX weeks before the itching and hives stopped completely - but it's absolutely the Splenda - even the smallest amount brings the hives/itching back within minutes/an hour... and they last for weeks... Hope this info helps...
Edda, could you share the diet with me please. my address sandra@telecomcr.com
I live in Latin America and don't have access
