Guest guest Posted October 14, 1999 Report Share Posted October 14, 1999 Multiple answers From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better for me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, I just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around and got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's on the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low energy, feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, too, and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), and I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask other people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, or if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. Generally people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some vegetables, so I ask. When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat and leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause it doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. I am trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the summer barbeque and salad is easy. In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what they usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what I would do then!!! Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring what they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are not hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 1999 Report Share Posted October 15, 1999 I just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. The first thing I noticed is that my lower back pain (which I asociate with exhausted adrenal glands) eased. Now even when I exercise, it doesn't come back. Yesterday, another aspect of the licorice started to work. It seems to be gently clearing out excess mucus which has been stored here and there over the years. Without any feeling of illness, I coughed up mucus and had several large bowel movements yesterday. I feel great today. Interesting stuff. Aikya Multiple answers > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better for > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, I > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around and > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's on > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low energy, > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, too, > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > and > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask other > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, or > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > Generally > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > vegetables, so I ask. > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > and > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause it > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. I > am > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the summer > barbeque and salad is easy. > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > they > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what I > would do then!!! > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring what > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > not > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > *** > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 1999 Report Share Posted October 15, 1999 " Thanks, Aikya. That's another good point. I bought deglycerized licorice about a month ago and took it for a couple of days, then my husband and I went away for a couple of weeks and didn't bring it along. So now we're back home and forgetting about the licorice. I'll start us on it again and look for good results, like the ones you had. Thanks! Carol " Re: Multiple answers From: " aikya " <aikya@...> I just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. The first thing I noticed is that my lower back pain (which I asociate with exhausted adrenal glands) eased. Now even when I exercise, it doesn't come back. Yesterday, another aspect of the licorice started to work. It seems to be gently clearing out excess mucus which has been stored here and there over the years. Without any feeling of illness, I coughed up mucus and had several large bowel movements yesterday. I feel great today. Interesting stuff. Aikya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 1999 Report Share Posted October 15, 1999 You've inspired me Aikya. I usually take licorice although just the normal kind (don't have hypertension and do ok with it). It has anti-inflammatory properties and laxative properties and helps with lung congestion. All the things you mentioned. I need to get back on it. I am in lots of pain right now. Maybe its cause I had so much rice dream ice cream after seeing a dentist recently. Have blood sugar imbalances and must have thrown myself off. I am a sugarholic from way back. Have to be really strict. Maybe its why I'm hurting so bad in my low back (where I also have DDD after a trauma). You have given me hope. Thanks. Jeanie > From: " aikya " <aikya@...> > > I just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. > I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. The first thing > I noticed is that my lower back pain (which I asociate with exhausted > adrenal glands) eased. Now even when I exercise, it doesn't come back. > Yesterday, another aspect of the licorice started to work. It seems to be > gently clearing out excess mucus which has been stored here and there over > the years. Without any feeling of illness, I coughed up mucus and had > several large bowel movements yesterday. I feel great today. Interesting > stuff. > > Aikya > > Multiple answers > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better for > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, I > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around > and > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's > on > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low energy, > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, too, > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > > and > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask other > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, or > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > Generally > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > > and > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause it > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. I > > am > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the summer > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > > they > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what I > > would do then!!! > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring what > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > > not > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > *** > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 1999 Report Share Posted October 16, 1999 In a message dated 10/15/1999 9:53:00 AM Central Daylight Time, adams@... writes: << just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. >> I have been takin DLG from Solgar as well the past week. I haven't noticed anything miraculous but hope that I will. Thanks, Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 Gee, that is a good tip.What about Kelp? Has anyone tried that and had success with it? bibi aikya wrote: > From: " aikya " <aikya@...> > > I just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. > I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. The first thing > I noticed is that my lower back pain (which I asociate with exhausted > adrenal glands) eased. Now even when I exercise, it doesn't come back. > Yesterday, another aspect of the licorice started to work. It seems to be > gently clearing out excess mucus which has been stored here and there over > the years. Without any feeling of illness, I coughed up mucus and had > several large bowel movements yesterday. I feel great today. Interesting > stuff. > > Aikya > > Multiple answers > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better for > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, I > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around > and > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's > on > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low energy, > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, too, > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > > and > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask other > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, or > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > Generally > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > > and > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause it > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. I > > am > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the summer > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > > they > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what I > > would do then!!! > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring what > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > > not > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > *** > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 Kelp is great. I have been taking a product called Thyroid factors by s. I have been loosing approx. 2 pounds a day. It is kind of scary to loose so much so fast. (And my doctors said my thyroid was fine). Alls I did to check it was to take my temp in the morning before getting out of bed. My temp was 96.7 (no wonder I was freezing all the time) It is now up to 98.2...almost normal. I have been taking it for two 1/2 weeks. If your temp is not 98.6 then it is off and needs to be regulated. The thyroid factor is loaded with kelp. So it helps tremendously. I have also started taking thyroid by products. They have bovine thyroid parts that replace the weakened part of my thyroid ...or something like that. Either way it is working and is great. Multiple answers > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better for > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, I > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around > and > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's > on > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low energy, > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, too, > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > > and > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask other > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, or > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > Generally > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > > and > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause it > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. I > > am > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the summer > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > > they > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what I > > would do then!!! > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring what > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > > not > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > *** > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 Hi J, You know? there are lots of items in the diabetic section that are sugarless that you could enjoy, only thing is, you must watch the wheat.If it's not one thing it's another, right? The sugar habit comes from the body craving the carbs, not the sugars.I have it myself, especially at night.Must be when the insulin drops, I guess.Either way.We have been taught by the industry that fat is bad and carbs are ok.Now it's beginning to turn around and when you see the back of a non-fat item, you can see a lot of sugar and carbs. I don't trust the industry.There is sugar everywhere.It's better to go to a health food store and even then, check the labels closely, especially the sugars! As far a hormones in the meat, your best bet is again, the health food store with a meat market.The meat there should have no hormones so you do not have to worry about checking the labels. Bibi jverner wrote: > From: " jverner " <jverner@...> > > You've inspired me Aikya. I usually take licorice although just the normal > kind (don't have hypertension and do ok with it). It has anti-inflammatory > properties and laxative properties and helps with lung congestion. All the > things you mentioned. I need to get back on it. I am in lots of pain right > now. Maybe its cause I had so much rice dream ice cream after seeing a > dentist recently. Have blood sugar imbalances and must have thrown myself > off. I am a sugarholic from way back. Have to be really strict. Maybe its > why I'm hurting so bad in my low back (where I also have DDD after a > trauma). You have given me hope. Thanks. Jeanie > > > From: " aikya " <aikya@...> > > > > I just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. > > I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. The first > thing > > I noticed is that my lower back pain (which I asociate with exhausted > > adrenal glands) eased. Now even when I exercise, it doesn't come back. > > Yesterday, another aspect of the licorice started to work. It seems to be > > gently clearing out excess mucus which has been stored here and there over > > the years. Without any feeling of illness, I coughed up mucus and had > > several large bowel movements yesterday. I feel great today. Interesting > > stuff. > > > > Aikya > > > > Multiple answers > > > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better > for > > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, > I > > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around > > and > > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's > > on > > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low > energy, > > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, > too, > > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > > > and > > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask > other > > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, > or > > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > > Generally > > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > > > and > > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause > it > > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. > I > > > am > > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the > summer > > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > > > they > > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what > I > > > would do then!!! > > > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring > what > > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > > > not > > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 I don't know when my temp has been 98.6 ...the other night I took it under the arm and it was 95.2. it was up a bit in the morning to 96.7...I think I'm hypothermic LOL. My thryoid med has been stepped up in the past couple of months and I started taking kelp last week so I have high hopes. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 Thank you Bibi, That makes sense. I have fibromyalgia which means low seratonin levels and also live in AK where the sunlight situation is, shall we say, strange. Causes carbohydrate cravings to try and make seratonin when the sun goes away for a few months (practically). Lot of grey days and very very short days. I do a lot better that way than I use to since taking 5-HTP. It will probably be good for me to not have any carob chips. I over ate them. Its snowing like crazy here right now. Guess we could be dealing with the hurricanes though. We use to live right on the coast of VA. They have really gotten pummeled this year. Especially NC. Hope if any of you live near there that you fare all right. Jeanie > From: bangel@... > > Hi J, > You know? there are lots of items in the diabetic section that are sugarless > that you could enjoy, only thing is, you must watch the wheat.If it's not one > thing it's another, right? > The sugar habit comes from the body craving the carbs, not the sugars.I have it > myself, especially at night.Must be when the insulin drops, I guess.Either > way.We have been taught by the industry that fat is bad and carbs are ok.Now > it's beginning to turn around and when you see the back of a non-fat item, you > can see a lot of sugar and carbs. > I don't trust the industry.There is sugar everywhere.It's better to go to a > health food store and even then, check the labels closely, especially the > sugars! > As far a hormones in the meat, your best bet is again, the health food store > with a meat market.The meat there should have no hormones so you do not have to > worry about checking the labels. > Bibi > > jverner wrote: > > > From: " jverner " <jverner@...> > > > > You've inspired me Aikya. I usually take licorice although just the normal > > kind (don't have hypertension and do ok with it). It has anti-inflammatory > > properties and laxative properties and helps with lung congestion. All the > > things you mentioned. I need to get back on it. I am in lots of pain right > > now. Maybe its cause I had so much rice dream ice cream after seeing a > > dentist recently. Have blood sugar imbalances and must have thrown myself > > off. I am a sugarholic from way back. Have to be really strict. Maybe its > > why I'm hurting so bad in my low back (where I also have DDD after a > > trauma). You have given me hope. Thanks. Jeanie > > > > > From: " aikya " <aikya@...> > > > > > > I just started trying deglycerized licorice which is recommended for O's. > > > I've been taking the Solgar brand of it for the past week. The first > > thing > > > I noticed is that my lower back pain (which I asociate with exhausted > > > adrenal glands) eased. Now even when I exercise, it doesn't come back. > > > Yesterday, another aspect of the licorice started to work. It seems to be > > > gently clearing out excess mucus which has been stored here and there over > > > the years. Without any feeling of illness, I coughed up mucus and had > > > several large bowel movements yesterday. I feel great today. Interesting > > > stuff. > > > > > > Aikya > > > > > > Multiple answers > > > > > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better > > for > > > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, > > I > > > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > > > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around > > > and > > > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's > > > on > > > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low > > energy, > > > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > > > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, > > too, > > > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > > > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > > > > and > > > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask > > other > > > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, > > or > > > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > > > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > > > Generally > > > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > > > > and > > > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause > > it > > > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. > > I > > > > am > > > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the > > summer > > > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > > > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > > > > they > > > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what > > I > > > > would do then!!! > > > > > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring > > what > > > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > > > > not > > > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 I'm returning to my Irish roots and eating kelp as a snack. The actual dried seaweed that is, not the supplement tablet. The Irish eat it the way we eat potato chips...that kind of snack. Right now I am trying to get my thyroid back on-line. I also eat cooked seaweed and try to eat a lot of fish. Besides that I am increasing my exercise. The latter seems to be speeding things up most but I'm sure it all helps. Aikya Multiple answers > > > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better for > > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night thinking, I > > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up this > > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself around > > and > > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a Mc's > > on > > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low energy, > > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing programs. > > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, too, > > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main dish, > > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within reason), > > > and > > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask other > > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't like, or > > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be prepared > > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > > Generally > > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or wheat > > > and > > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause it > > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. I > > > am > > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the summer > > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting gelatin > > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out what > > > they > > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure what I > > > would do then!!! > > > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring what > > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you are > > > not > > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 1999 Report Share Posted October 17, 1999 You must be pretty slim Aikya. I admire your discipline. How is dried seaweed? It just doesn't sound real appealing. Another person I know with FMS up here said she has been hurting a lot too lately with the weather changes. That was encouraging for me to hear - and I ate better today. I'm at the part of my cycle where I tend to be, shall we say, less discriminating. I don't really have a weight problem - but it sure affects my pain levels. I think I have been discouraged cause I hurt so bad seemingly no matter what lately at least. But I hurt even worse when I don't eat right. Sorry to gripe. I know several of you can relate though. Winter is here to stay where I am. Hope I'm not like this all winter. Jeanie > From: " aikya " <aikya@...> > > I'm returning to my Irish roots and eating kelp as a snack. The actual > dried seaweed that is, not the supplement tablet. The Irish eat it the way > we eat potato chips...that kind of snack. Right now I am trying to get my > thyroid back on-line. I also eat cooked seaweed and try to eat a lot of > fish. Besides that I am increasing my exercise. The latter seems to be > speeding things up most but I'm sure it all helps. > > Aikya > > Multiple answers > > > > > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are better > for > > > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night > thinking, I > > > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up > this > > > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself > around > > > and > > > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a > Mc's > > > on > > > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low > energy, > > > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing > programs. > > > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, > too, > > > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads have > > > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main > dish, > > > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within > reason), > > > > and > > > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask > other > > > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't > like, or > > > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be > prepared > > > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > > > Generally > > > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or > wheat > > > > and > > > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease cause > it > > > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of work. > I > > > > am > > > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the > summer > > > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting > gelatin > > > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out > what > > > > they > > > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure > what I > > > > would do then!!! > > > > > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring > what > > > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you > are > > > > not > > > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/18/1999 12:13:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jverner@... writes: << Winter is here to stay where I am. >> Hi Jeanie, I sure feel sorry for you with winter starting so soon. I live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and I thought it was bad enough because we have had 2 frosts that turned all of my flowers to mush. I am sure that winter makes every ailment worse (except for hayfever). Is it a damp cold in Alaska, or a dry cold. Everyone says that a damp cold is worse for aches and pains, but I feel when it is cold, it doesn't matter what kind it is, cold is cold. I have not tried seaweed, but it sounds like something I should. I wonder if anyone has thought of making seaweed chips, would be a good substitute for potato chips. Regards, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/18/1999 2:25:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jverner@... writes: << You folks get pretty serious winters there too though don't you? >> Hi Jeannie, It isn't too bad here. We are right on the end of Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario and the lakes moderate the weather. Last winter we had three large snowstorms the first 3 weeks of Jan. and that was it. Other than that we had hardly any snow. In Jan. we usually get some temperatures of around 0 for a week or 2. The rest of the winter it is usually in the teens and 20's in the daytime, and cooler at night. Buffalo is south across the lake from us (40 miles by road) and they get a lot worse snow than we do, just because of the winds and the snowbelts. Right now the temperature is about 50, but on Saturday it was 75. Really changeable. I have only had the furnace on once so far this winter. I am glad that you are enjoying the experience. I have often said that where I live is as far north as I ever want to be and that the only reason I live here is because I was born here and I am too stupid to move. LOL It is a pretty area, but I HATE winter and this time of year I start looking at the ads for trips to Florida. Good luck in your ER4YT eating. I started in March and did really well for 3 months. I lowered my cholesterol from 280 to 214 in 3 months. I have to admit that over the summer I strayed a lot. I was going out for dinner often and it is hard to stick to the diet with french fries, rolls, etc. staring you in the face. I am starting to get back on track now. Regards, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 Hi Sharon - thank you for the sympathy - but I have adjusted to the seasonal cycle up here. This time of year its beautiful really. QUite a winter wonderland. Its still snowing this morning. It is actually wetter the warmer it is. As it gets colder it becomes a dry cold. It has gotten as low as 9 so far and gets into the 20's now. Believe it or not it doesn't feel as cold now. You sure need to add moisture to your environment in the house though. We had a beautiful summer. Summers are a trip. For about 3 months there is literally no night. We have about 7 months of winter up here. Afterall - we are right below the arctic circle. I'm viewing it like an adventure. But it can be depressing if your chemistry is off. And you get pretty tired of it by spring. Jan. and Feb. are the worst months. We got to 50 below last year, but normally you will have week stretches here and there of 40 below. Generally it stays between 30 below and 20 below then. I know it sounds unbelievable - its like being in a freezer for awhile. But there is generally no windchill. What I don't like is the inversion layers then because the man made exhaust, etc. just hangs in the air. I like it better when the air moves around - but its much colder that way. You just stay inside as much as you can those months. But its beautiful right now. Its getting darker and darker though. It will peak out Dec. 21st and then start gaining a few minutes of sun light a day. Jeanie > From: SFerris769@... > > In a message dated 10/18/1999 12:13:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > jverner@... writes: > > << Winter is here to stay where I am. >> > > Hi Jeanie, > > I sure feel sorry for you with winter starting so soon. I live near Toronto, > Ontario, Canada, and I thought it was bad enough because we have had 2 frosts > that turned all of my flowers to mush. I am sure that winter makes every > ailment worse (except for hayfever). Is it a damp cold in Alaska, or a dry > cold. Everyone says that a damp cold is worse for aches and pains, but I > feel when it is cold, it doesn't matter what kind it is, cold is cold. > > I have not tried seaweed, but it sounds like something I should. I wonder if > anyone has thought of making seaweed chips, would be a good substitute for > potato chips. > > Regards, > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 I bet its beautiful there (Toronto). I've driven through the Yukon, but of course, its not very populated. You folks get pretty serious winters there too though don't you? Jeanie > From: SFerris769@... > > In a message dated 10/18/1999 12:13:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > jverner@... writes: > > << Winter is here to stay where I am. >> > > Hi Jeanie, > > I sure feel sorry for you with winter starting so soon. I live near Toronto, > Ontario, Canada, and I thought it was bad enough because we have had 2 frosts > that turned all of my flowers to mush. I am sure that winter makes every > ailment worse (except for hayfever). Is it a damp cold in Alaska, or a dry > cold. Everyone says that a damp cold is worse for aches and pains, but I > feel when it is cold, it doesn't matter what kind it is, cold is cold. > > I have not tried seaweed, but it sounds like something I should. I wonder if > anyone has thought of making seaweed chips, would be a good substitute for > potato chips. > > Regards, > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/17/1999 1:49:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bangel@... writes: << Gee, that is a good tip.What about Kelp? Has anyone tried that and had success with it? >> I have begun using kelp as a veggie. I made an order to the Maine Seaweed Company (minimum order 3 lbs) so of course I have a storable quantity on hand. The day the box arrived I had already planned to do " refrigerator soup " as my kids once called it - using the whatevers available. So I had celery, onions, carrots, barley grains, a small piece of beef chipped into thin slices, seasonings like ginger, jalapeno and garlic. So I took a piece of the dried green kelp - really not too appetizing looking - and used scissors to snip it into ribbon strips, and threw them into the soup pot. Yummy! The texture and taste is not unlike spinach and it lends a slight thickening to the broth. Seasoning is the key, but it really was one of the best pots of soup I can remember. When I put a lunchtime plastic container in the office frig, of course someone has to ask " what is THAT? " so I tell them " seaweed soup. " The object of my order above was to obtain bladderwrack at a more reasonable cost. Anyone have any good suggestions for consuming that? Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/18/1999 12:13:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jverner@... writes: << Winter is here to stay where I am. Hope I'm not like this all winter. Jeanie >> Jeanie, I am very interested in your comment on winter. I'm one of the rheumatoid arthritis folks in the group, and I have pointed out to my rheumatologist that for five years running now, I can detect a downhill slide from whatever point in my progress beginning about Labor Day. Christmas and New Years I hit bottom and then begin to improve as the new year grows. And I am in sunny south Florida! But even here there is a notable change in length of daylight. I know that I revel in the quality of the light here, and can hardly wait to get back when I travel north, especially in winter. I know there has been some inquiry into the aspect of light exposure. Anyone know of some good research into this phenom? Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/18/1999 8:51:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SFerris769@... writes: << I wonder if anyone has thought of making seaweed chips >> My seaweed " instructions " (see earlier email) suggested roasting the kelp fronds in a 200 degree oven until they were light and crisp. I tried it and found they are 1.) reasonably tasty 2) naturally salty and 3) very crumbly. In fact an easy way to reduce them to small pieces is to put them in a plastic bag and crush. Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/18/1999 8:22:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Eso@... writes: << 1.) reasonably tasty >> Hi Betsy, Do they taste anything like a substitute for potato chips? Even a little bit? Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 In a message dated 10/18/1999 10:17:52 PM Central Daylight Time, SFerris769@... writes: << Do they taste anything like a substitute for potato chips? Even a little bit? >> Hi Sharon, I've tried the kelp chips, too...not too bad although I don't know how similar they are to potato chips...they're pretty salty. Really good in a salad. Also at one health food store I found sweet potato chips. They are really good! I've also discovered that I really like goat cheese. I like it on baked sweet potatoes. It seems to satisfy the craving for baked potatoes. Bananas are on our neutral list and I can't tolerate them. They make me really queezy. Filberts are something I can't handle either....I am truly allergic to them...inherited that from my dad...when I was 17 I ended up in the emergency room vomiting and my skin burning and red. Funny how there are so many variations among us. I take a lot of calcium and am also on meds for osteoporosis which I have in my back and hips. Thanks to my 'friend' Anne O'Rexia I have a few health problems. My metabolism has really slowed and I hate that. In any case I am being overwhelmed by how much communication goes on on this list. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 Hi Betsy - I have lived up here about 2 and 1/2 years and am going on my 3rd winter. I'm no expert, but the phenomenon you are referring to is called SAD, for Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you punch that in on the net you are sure to find some information - at least places that sell stuff for it - but it should shed some light on it. I know some people are a lot more sensitive than others and that it is a real problem up here or any place like WA where there are a lot of cloudy days. Here we deal with real extremes that way of course because we also deal with really short days. I do know that it affects seratonin levels. You see a lot of people up here gain weight. I always add a layer of fat. Seems like natures way or something. After all - this is the arctic or really close - but we crave carbohydrates to try and produce seratonin which is lacking when there is no sunlight. We also tend to produce more melatonin. Sadly - it still doesn't help me sleep. Are you on an antidepressant? My only suggestion would be to take 5-HTP which I take. That has helped me. Of course I am hurting worse now. Don't know if that is a barometric factor or not. I am also doing some serious detoxing right now. Cold tends to tense up the muscles too. Some use special lights. Hope this helps. Jeanie > Jeanie, I am very interested in your comment on winter. I'm one of the > rheumatoid arthritis folks in the group, and I have pointed out to my > rheumatologist that for five years running now, I can detect a downhill slide > from whatever point in my progress beginning about Labor Day. Christmas and > New Years I hit bottom and then begin to improve as the new year grows. And > I am in sunny south Florida! But even here there is a notable change in > length of daylight. I know that I revel in the quality of the light here, > and can hardly wait to get back when I travel north, especially in winter. > > I know there has been some inquiry into the aspect of light exposure. Anyone > know of some good research into this phenom? > > Betsy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 I am currenlty very overweight. Never been so big in my life. My thyroid is snoozing. Anybody else with a normal thyroid who was doing what I've been dong would be losing weight like crazy. I can't think about this too much or I'll give u[ amd sink into despair. I have to believe that the exercise is helping. I know the diet is. Aikya Multiple answers > > > > > > > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > > > > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are > better > > for > > > > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night > > thinking, I > > > > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got up > > this > > > > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself > > around > > > > and > > > > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a > > Mc's > > > > on > > > > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low > > energy, > > > > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing > > programs. > > > > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the Midwest, > > too, > > > > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads > have > > > > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main > > dish, > > > > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within > > reason), > > > > > and > > > > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always ask > > other > > > > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't > > like, or > > > > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be > > prepared > > > > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > > > > Generally > > > > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will eat > > > > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like some > > > > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > > > > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or > > wheat > > > > > and > > > > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease > cause > > it > > > > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of > work. > > I > > > > > am > > > > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in the > > summer > > > > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > > > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting > > gelatin > > > > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out > > what > > > > > they > > > > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure > > what I > > > > > would do then!!! > > > > > > > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can bring > > what > > > > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that you > > are > > > > > not > > > > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 You can get sweet potatoe chips up here at the Hlth Fd Store. MMM. Jeanie > From: SFerris769@... > > In a message dated 10/18/1999 8:22:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > Eso@... writes: > > << 1.) reasonably tasty >> > > Hi Betsy, > > Do they taste anything like a substitute for potato chips? Even a little bit? > > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 Aikya - I'm sorry. That sounds very frustrating. Don't give up though. I just saw A Little Princess about a girl who lived in India until she had to go to a boarding school in America. Reminded me of you. Its a very good movie. Very " Indian/Hindu " flavor. I wouldn't have known that until a few days ago after learning about it from you. About love and forgiveness and karma. Hang in there Aikya. Jeanie > From: " aikya " <aikya@...> > > I am currenlty very overweight. Never been so big in my life. My thyroid > is snoozing. Anybody else with a normal thyroid who was doing what I've > been dong would be losing weight like crazy. I can't think about this too > much or I'll give u[ amd sink into despair. I have to believe that the > exercise is helping. I know the diet is. > > Aikya > > Multiple answers > > > > > > > > > > > > From: " Fay Kelley " <faysuzanne2@...> > > > > > > > > > > > > Fay - Thanks for the good info. I know the 'simpler' things are > > better > > > for > > > > > > me, but I still long for the no-nos. I laid in bed last night > > > thinking, I > > > > > > just have to quit drinking that coffee -- it's killing me! I got > up > > > this > > > > > > morning and had hot water with lemon and honey. I dragged myself > > > around > > > > > and > > > > > > got in the car to go to work, and what did I do? Stopped at a > > > Mc's > > > > > on > > > > > > the way to work -- yep, coffee. I don't feel very good today, low > > > energy, > > > > > > feel kind of dopey. Maybe I need to do some of those cleansing > > > programs. > > > > > > Any ideas? Thanks a lot. Oh, about pot lucks. I am from the > Midwest, > > > too, > > > > > > and I don't find much that I can eat at those -- even the salads > > have > > > > > > cheeses and other no-nos in them. Best for me to make my own main > > > dish, > > > > > > then I know there's ONE thing I can eat. Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol - What I fix for others is usually what they want (within > > > reason), > > > > > > and > > > > > > I also will fix something for my husband and myself. I always > ask > > > other > > > > > > people if they have preferences, if there is something they don't > > > like, or > > > > > > if they have allergies. I try to pick most things that can be > > > prepared > > > > > > somewhat ahead so that I am not cooking alot when guests arrive. > > > > > > Generally > > > > > > people will eat beef, lamb, fish or turkey. Most people will > eat > > > > > > vegetables prepared in some fashion, but some people don't like > some > > > > > > vegetables, so I ask. > > > > > > > > > > > > When going out, I just ask that they don't use corn, corn syrup or > > > wheat > > > > > > and > > > > > > leave it simple. Meat and a salad usually puts people at ease > > cause > > > it > > > > > > doesn't take long to prepare and can be elegant without a lot of > > work. > > > I > > > > > > am > > > > > > trying to stay away from stuff done on a charcoal grill, but in > the > > > summer > > > > > > barbeque and salad is easy. > > > > > > In the summer most kids like watermellon, and making interesting > > > gelatin > > > > > > salads with stuff that kids like *might* work. I try to find out > > > what > > > > > > they > > > > > > usually eat. If it is Burger King or Big Mac only, I am not sure > > > what I > > > > > > would do then!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > Also, being from the Midwest, Pot Lucks are big and people can > bring > > > what > > > > > > they like and then everyone gets to pick and choose. Hope that > you > > > are > > > > > > not > > > > > > hungry the day everyone brings a dessert. > > > > > > > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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