I just bought a book called Ultra-Metabolism. While the plan is not strictly low carb, the first 3 weeks require that you eliminate all grains containing gluten.
The premise of the book is that many people are allergic or sensitive to certain foods (namely processed foods, food additives, dairy and eggs) and that if you eliminate them for a few weeks and then gradually add them back one at a time, you can see which ones cause you problems and then eliminate them permanatly from your diet. It says the main culprits are processed rather than whole foods, esp. wheat. It is written by a Dr. at the Canyon Ranch Spa. Has anyone else read this book?

Hey, I bought it, but haven't really read it all the way. I was interested in his ideas on thyroid and liver, etc. Have to go check it out some more, thanks for reminding me.......

Sounds interesting - does the book address IBS problems? migraines? interstitial cystitis?

Are whole, unprocessed grains allowed (I'm thinking about Ezekiel bread)? What do you eat the first 3 weeks?

My daughter was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC) and has been on a very reduced-foods list - I find the proscribed foods really weird (for example, you can't eat an apple but you can have white sugar) - I wonder if something like this could maybe help - I do know that she is gaining a lot of weight eating this way (she's a 21-year-old Air Force airman), so something needs to change - don't know if I could pull her away from her sprites and chocolate candies.....