Hello Belle and Glad it looks like you two are already well along your way on your healing journey.
Reading this thread, I see many great suggestions from people that are committed to help, probably in anyway that they possibly can. Wow, you have some support between Glad and a bunch of friendly folks who you have managed to collide with here on RIU.
I have experienced the power of raw juicing. yes, it's a production to keep it full of veggies and clean... after a bunch of research I ended up getting an omega juicer, something about pulp size and efficiency, but I'm sure 'doing it' is the bottom line. It's difficult to not notice the energy rush accompanied by this colloidal suspension of nutrients and enzymes. i started my juicing for wheat grass extraction and perhaps i will attempt mm leaf as well. One silly suggestion: grab a few scrub brushes from the dollar store and keep them dedicated for the juicer and always quick scrub that filter and machine as soon as u r done w the process.
Another probiotic product that I believe in is called Kombutcha. I've seen it in the co-op in Hancock, so maybe u may be able to locate this beverage in Marquette. It's alkaline and flavored, but the key is the living culture. A company named, GT's seems to be the biggest national supplier. I like the botanical line the most and they may be as much as 4. I've seen them on sale dwn here for 2 for 5 bucks. some consider them bitter, but some flavors like guava, mango and the botanics are decent. since it is a fermented beverage (don't shake), there can be alcohol content approaching 1%. Lots of healing testimonies have come from this elixir so please consider looking into it. And I hate to mention it -cuz I don't like homework as much, or more than anyone- but the nutrition/pain journal is a superb idea that can only help on your return to advanced health. Take Care... it sounds like you are well on your way to an even better life!
abe