I'm about 3 months in to NSD. To heal my gut I've been alternating probiotics (6-8 weeks) with herbal antibacterials (1-2 weeks) such as goldenseal, oregano oil, berberine, etc.

This was suggested by a naturopath but it's too early to say if it's helping. But the underlying principle of "weed and seed" seems reasonable enough - kill off some bacteria, replenish with probiotics, and over time the balance can shift.

I also make bone broths regularly and have started taking gelatin (for my joints but hope it might help the gut lining as well)

So far I've seen zero improvement to my starch tolerance - the smallest amounts continue to cause pain and stiffness the next day.

By the way, I tested my sauerkraut and it didn't turn black. But given your experience I'll be more diligent about testing food with cabbage.

UPDATE: tonight I tested the cabbage I was going to have for dinner and it was very starchy, which had not been an issue with other cabbages I'very tested. So much for my 'safe' list.

Last edited by Kellybells; 04/22/17 12:19 AM.
Suspected USpA. HLA B27, xray, u/sound, blood tests all -ve. Ancient history of plantar fasciitis, SI joint pain, knee arthritis. Recent history of tendinitis, neck pain, debilitating finger pain and stiffness (especially mornings). No diagnosis, no meds.

2010 - stopped eating dairy
2012 - stopped eating wheat
2014 - stopped eating all grains
Jan 2017 - discovered NSD - 98% improvement in symptoms, continually amazed by my results, wish I'd found kickAS sooner