Thanks a lot for responding. I don’t consume any caffeine, and I drink lots of water--about 3 liters of spring water a day, never tap water. I also drink tisanes, also with spring water. The only meds I currently take are the thyroid hormone, which I’ve taken at various doses for six years, and the new heart med, which I started several days ago. I gave up on taking pain meds for the headaches weeks ago. Tuna is a recent addition to my diet, within the last few weeks. I hadn’t given much thought about the mercury issue and may cut back on it. The only things that changed around ...
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I may give the oxypowder a try. I tend to have several healthy movements each day, so I’m not sure if it will help, but it shouldn’t hurt to try. Heck, I’ll try anything after three months of this headache. Thanks a lot for the input.   [End]
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The Good: I’m still on track with proper diet and light exercise. I’m increasing the exercise as my endurance allows. My skin looks better everyday. My husband said he can tell a difference in me. He says that there’s some inscrutable difference in my face and overall appearance that is really positive. I’m finding veggie juice with spirulina a bit more appealing than it used to be. Not quite yummy, but it’ll do. The Bad: I haven’t lost any more weight since Friday. Not an ounce. That first six pounds was surely water weight, and it flew off, but now I’m going to be working against ...
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If anyone has any advice about this I’d be most thankful. This may be a long post, but I wanted to mention anything that may be relevant. I have a history with migraines and cluster headaches, but what I’ve been going through for the last 3 months is unlike either. The head pain stays on the right side of my head, near the very top. I have irregular heartbeats and the pain spikes when my heart skips and then beats extra hard. It is constant and doesn’t respond to any meds (otc or heavy Rx painkillers). There is no sensitivity light or sound, though. I’ve had a CT scan and it came ...
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After my adventures in rebounding, I worked up quite an appetite. I was really craving some protein and a tuna salad sounded like it would hit the spot. Here’s what I threw together from the ingredients that I had on-hand. Ingredients: Spinach (about two big fistfuls, torn) 1/2 can of Kidney Beans Grape tomatoes (handful, sliced into halves) 1 mushroom, sliced Onion (just a bit, diced) 1/2 clove garlic, sliced thin 1/2 tin solid white tuna, separated with a fork 1 stalk celery, diced 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (I love Newman’s Own Organic Balsamic Vinegar) 1 tsp olive oil A big dollop o ... [Image Embedded Here]
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Well, I did it. I bought my rebounder/trampette last night. And...WOW! Hmm, I should point out that it’s a two-part ”WOW”... 1)WOW: This is fun and convenient. What a great way to get fit and get the heart pumping. 2)WOW: I’m really, really out of shape. I cranked up the music and started going at it, but my body was quick to protest. It didn’t take long at all for the heavy breathing and weak legs to sabotage me :) I’ve decided I’ll have to start with two short sessions everyday day--very short. I’ll add more time as my endurance builds up. I’m excited to keep this up no matte ...
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Don’t listen to the nay-sayers. Just listen to your own body. I’m sure you’ll do great on your fast :)   [End]
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You’re most welcome! And thanks for stopping by my shiny new blog and commenting :)   [End]
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Kermit, Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I really appreciate the support! I hope to keep up with frequent entries, and I’ll post recipes whenever my meals pass the taste test :) The very brightest wishes to you. ~Aeval~   [End]
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I was really craving something rich and filling the other night, so after a little thought I whipped together this yummy sandwich. It was so good I thought I’d share. The bread is one Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain English Muffin cut in half and warmed After slicing everything, I poured a tiny bit on olive oil in my hand and lightly rubbed the veggies. The onions went in a skillet on medium heat. After they browned slightly, I added a thinly sliced clove of garlic. The bell peppers and mushrooms went into a pan in the oven @ 350 degrees. After a few minutes I added a little bit of w ... [Image Embedded Here]
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My juicer has its drawbacks. One of which is that the pulp leftover from soft fruits, like berries and grapes, tends to retain quite a bit of juice. A second pass doesn’t get the moisture out, so I wanted to find a use for all that wasted yummy. I was also faced with eating my morning oats without the cream and sugar that once would have graced them. Two problems, one solution: I cook the whole oats first, then stir in the pulp. In this case it was strawberry/grape pulp. If the pulp isn’t quite sweet enough I might add a tiny drizzle of organic grade b maple syrup. I ... [Image Embedded Here]
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Thanks for complimenting the orgainization in my post. It won’t be the norm, as I’m not a terribly organized person :) As for EFT, I’ve tried the techniques in the EFT Manuel in the past, and I have to say I didn’t get the best results. Maybe I gave up on it a bit too early? Hearing of a another’s success with it makes me think I should give it another try. I’ll definitely check into the Acid/Alkaline issue. I wasn’t sure what to make of my recent urinanlysis results of 8.0. I know that can sometimes indicate an acid problem rather than an issue with alkalinity. I think I should get ...
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Why am I doing this? It seems like that would be a fairly cut and dry answer—better health! If that were the whole truth, I would have done it years ago. We all want better health, but doing the work to get there usually requires an incentive beyond that want. That’s what I’d like to talk about here. A couple of months ago I had the misfortune of watching my best friend, my beautiful mother die. She was only 60 years old, much too young to go with still so many unfulfilled dreams. I can’t accurately retell the pain of seeing her everyday, her body struggling against an illness that left ...
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I hope to look back at this by the end of the year and think, “My God! That was me? I feel so great now that I’ve nearly forgotten how bad it was.” This post may not be of interest to anyone but one but myself, as it goes deeply into the minutia of my current health, stats, complaints, goals and initial successes. I wanted to write it all out because sometimes when I make positive changes I don’t realize how much better I’m doing than I was before. If I forget what sort of difference the positive changes are making, I’m more likely to ease back into bad habits.     Star ... [Image Embedded Here]
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Sorry I didn’t realize that you had replied, I must have forgotten to turn notification on with my last post. The medication that I consider ”must-take” is thyroid hormone. Even on the med I’m still very, very hypo (I should get some test results this week to see if I’m any closer to range.) I’m not sure that continuing it would affect a fast too much. As far as the fast affecting it, it would probably just increase the effect of the med (since some foods inhibit proper uptake). The new med that I could probably skip if it’s necessary is an antidepressant. I wasn’t eager to start it, ...
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Thanks for the info. I have a ton of fresh garlic and I’ve been thinking about throwing it with my veggie juice, so I appreciate the suggestion. While I do eat fruits, I will also continue to juice them. I seem to get something from the morning fruit juices that I don’t get from eating the same fruits. It’s like a mental buzz, or the lifting of brain fog that I mentioned earlier. Since the PTSD started, brain fog has been a major issue and any relief is a blessing. You mentioned kombucha and kefir in an earlier post. I did kombucha for about a year several years ago. I loved it and s ...
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Thank you for responding and for the info. I hadn’t even given thought to the medcation. There is one med that I must take and another that was just prescribed that I could possibly do without. I would be willing to give up the must-take medicine if I could afford to see a homeopath and get regular blood work done to make sure that I’m in no danger throughout the process without it. Perhaps I’ll look for information online about anyone who has tried a juice fast while remaining on this particular med... I will also keep in mind what you said regarding raw foods or a macrobiotic diet. My ...
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I will definitly consider your advice. Typically I try to follow the idea of listening to my body to find out what it needs, but as I’ve become sicker I’ve had a harder time of picking up my body’s cues. I haven’t grown sprouts in ages, and I’d like to get back to doing that. Thanks for reminding me :) I do crave organic fresh fruit juices in the mornings, so I’ve found that strawberry/grape really brightens my mind, as does cantaloupe/mango. I think I’ll add cucumber/celery/parsley with spirulina in the evenings--not my favourite juice (icky) but I think my body likes it. I’m going ...
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Hi, I have a few questions and I was hoping someone could help me. I’m not totally new to juicing, but I’ve never done a juice fast before. I’ve already seen the benefits of fresh juices (mainly the relief of brain fog) and am eager to try a fast in the near future. I’m not in good health right now, mentally or physically. I was recently hospitalized due to a wildly irregular heartbeat--cause unknown. I’ve had headaches almost constantly for the last three months. I’ve tested positive for an autoimmune disease (ana=speckled, which puts it in the lupus family, but it hasn’t been narro ...
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