The LDA Diet -

The 3 Critical Days

The day before, of and after

Food Options (organic is best if available)

  • Lamb, rabbit, elk, bison, venison and deer (goal is to eat things patients rarely eat, other unusual meats may be acceptable)

  • Fresh white fish: catfish, flounder, haddock (atlantic), sole (pacific), trout (freshwater), whiting, whitefish (fish may not be a good idea for patients with eczema, anaphylaxis and related problems)

  • Potatoes (any type)

  • Sweet Potatoes/Yams

  • Parsnips, Rutabagas or Taro Root

  • Cooked Veggies ONLY Carrots, Celery, Cabbage, Rhubarb, Parsnips, Rutabagas, Tapioca Root products.

  • Cassava Root, Manioc, Yucca, Sago

  • Lettuce – any type, but no other greens – raw (outer leaves only) or cooked (all leaves OK)

  • Tapioca flour or powder, plain or cassava, sago (see tapioca wafer recipe in recipe section)

  • Pure Baking soda (without additives)

  • Sea salt or Himalayan (not iodized- do not use “regular” salt)

  • Bottled, R/O, filtered or purified water, flat or fizzy for drinking and cooking

  • NO CAFFEINATED Beverages INCLUDING COFFEE OR TEA. (If you expect lack of caffeine to be a problem ask the doctor in advance for a script for caffeine pills).

Avoid all oils, margarine, seasonings (except salt), herbs, beverages, chewing gum, and any other things you might put in your mouth during the 3 critical days. Any food not listed above is unsafe to eat in any quantity during the critical three days.

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Therapies & Supplements

  • Thyroid meds okay

  • Nebulizing protocols okay

  • Glutathione okay

  • Vitamin B + D okay

*Please discuss this with your practitioner.

Additional LDA info

  • No Hormones

  • No IV Vitamin C (3 weeks)

  • No Steroid inhalers

  • No Sulfa Drugs

  • No Herbs/Herbal Supplements

  • No Tylenol, Advil, over counter pain meds

  • No Antihistamines

  • No Decongestants (X-clear nasal spray is okay)

  • Avoid yardwork

  • Avoid tobacco smoke and chemicals

  • Use only unscented soap, shampoo and conditioner

  • Don’t use deodorants (crystal ok), makeup, hairspray you run the risk of becoming sensitized if you do use them

  • Don’t use toothpaste (only baking soda).

  • Avoid ointments, creams and lotions on any part of the body, especially anywhere near the site(s) of the injection(s)

  • Minimize exposure to all animals (try not to sleep with/close cuddling) the danger is sensitization to a pet (this has been shown to occur in rare patients)

The day before, of and after

BEFORE LDA

  • Do not do LDA if you are trying to get pregnant within 2 weeks of the injection.

  • Take a good multivitamin (with less than 500 mg of vitamin C).

  • Take 20-30 mg zinc daily.

  • Take 200 mg magnesium daily (citrate or glycerinate)

  • Sunbathing more than 5 days before LDA is likely to be an advantage.

DAY OF LDA

  • Do not wear any makeup (specifically eye makeup) or lipstick/lip balm.

  • Do not put anything in your mouth except the foods permitted on the LDA diet, no gum, mouthwash, mints, etc.

  • Do not wear perfumes, scented lotions or oils on the day of LDA.

  • You may exercise during LDA, but avoid fatiguing exercise.

  • Do not snuggle with your pets for the 3 days (especially if you are allergic to them).

AFTER LDA

  • Avoid alcohol for 10 days after treatment.

  • No sauna for 1 week after LDA.

  • Avoid extreme heat and sunburn for 3 days after LDA.

  • Do not take more than 500mg. of VIT C for 3 weeks after treatment.

  • No Fish Oil for 3 weeks.

  • No Tylenol, Advil or over the counter pain relievers for 3 weeks after treatment.

The end result is worth the effort.