Sensory diet

Hi does anyone know of any good resources about sensory diets for adults? I'm looking for something along the lines of...

If it's high in this area try ABC.  If it's low in this area, try XYZ.

The websites I've looked at seem to offer advice for children or are generic example, like "use a trampoline" or "use a weighted blanket".

I was wondering if there's anything which could be more personalised or a table which shows high/low input with sensory stimuli examples for each one, depending on the individual.

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  • The best advice I've found is -is it natural? If no allergy then brilliant. For instance, pure cotton/linen shirts wool and viscose skirt (rather than polyester. Same with lighting (natural filament), same with food: few ingredients, no added chemicals.

    But do you have a better example?

  • I agree. I was wondering if there are suggestions of things I've never tried which might benefit. 

  • The problem with any 'diet' is that these should vary depending on genetics & blood type. For instance, I inherited more of my fathers dietary issues: gluten/grains, his eye colour, his predisposition toward certain potential health issues I need to be mindful of. What I've found interesting is that certain foods I really enjoy (walnuts for example) turn out to be excellent for maintaining a balance with these predispositions.  Meanwhile my son has more of his fathers issues: an egg allergy and a need for a low fat diet, but no problem with grains/gluten. It's clear to me genetics play an interesting role here.

    There are things I find strangely enjoyable like 100% dark cocoa but only from particular places. Or the experience of no added sulphate wines which don't appear to create any sort after-effect (I'm also don't drink as much as I would like to :)

    I can't necessarily make any suggestions other than how to hunt down what might be beneficial for you. I've found starting with a blood type diet a good starting point. And a one day a month fast (I'll still have coffee) useful. And then taking note of what seems to have a positive effect on my system: half a lemon at night for digestion, maple syrup or honey instead of raw sugar. Oddly I really don't like coconut. And prefer walnuts and almonds over other nuts. Added nitrates to meat can have a negative effect, so minding things like this. It can take some getting used to. I also take a multi (have tried several and one seems to work well) and a cocktail of mushrooms. 

    Everyone is different. Looking into ancestry can be good - a Mediterranean diet could work perfect for some. I have found roots, foraged elements, sea things and berries are a perfect rule for me to live by. Perhaps the Celtic and Viking ancestors holding strong! Who knows. But it seems to work? 

  • I apologise! I misunderstood. 

    From what I've found, Human friendly IS earth conscious. The issue which create a problem evolve around financial systems: Planned Obsolescence or mass production/consumption. So a filament lightbulb can be manufactured to take 100 years to die and consume much less energy. That's human friendly but not Wall Street friendly.

    Natural fibres don't gas like polys and they don't pollute the ocean like micro-particles. Wool and silk naturally regulate body temperature. Eucalyptus is good for staying cool in hot climates. Wool is naturally fire resistant while polyesters are petroleum based. Pure essential oils aren't harmful like chemically made scents on the lungs or gut. I carry ear plugs everywhere. Why allow a painful experience when I can do something about it. I really enjoy problem solving and perhaps this is one area that has seemed obvious to me personally. 

    I haven't heard of a sensory 'diet' but it is odd one needs to fight for a more natural / human friendly environment. 

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  • I apologise! I misunderstood. 

    From what I've found, Human friendly IS earth conscious. The issue which create a problem evolve around financial systems: Planned Obsolescence or mass production/consumption. So a filament lightbulb can be manufactured to take 100 years to die and consume much less energy. That's human friendly but not Wall Street friendly.

    Natural fibres don't gas like polys and they don't pollute the ocean like micro-particles. Wool and silk naturally regulate body temperature. Eucalyptus is good for staying cool in hot climates. Wool is naturally fire resistant while polyesters are petroleum based. Pure essential oils aren't harmful like chemically made scents on the lungs or gut. I carry ear plugs everywhere. Why allow a painful experience when I can do something about it. I really enjoy problem solving and perhaps this is one area that has seemed obvious to me personally. 

    I haven't heard of a sensory 'diet' but it is odd one needs to fight for a more natural / human friendly environment. 

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