Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 New FDA guidelines. I know this bugs (heh!) some of you:http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/health/policy/22spinach.html?ex=1377144000 & en=4d87f8791e3baa62 & ei=5124 & partner=permalink & exprod=permalinkhttp://tinyurl.com/6r83zgMara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 At 11:13 AM 8/24/2008, you wrote: New FDA guidelines. I know this bugs (heh!) some of you: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/health/policy/22spinach.html?ex=1377144000 & en=4d87f8791e3baa62 & ei=5124 & partner=permalink & exprod=permalink http://tinyurl.com/6r83zg Mara What I dislike is that there are no long-term double blind studies demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of this technique in humans, yet the FDA goes ahead and approves it (or probably will shortly), instead of working with the USDA to develop sustainable farming practices which won't require such tricks. But Big Business asked for it. Then they turn around and tell SCDers that there are no long-term double blind studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of SCD so they can't approve it or recommend it. After all, we are not a corporation with lots of money. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 At 11:13 AM 8/24/2008, you wrote: New FDA guidelines. I know this bugs (heh!) some of you: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/health/policy/22spinach.html?ex=1377144000 & en=4d87f8791e3baa62 & ei=5124 & partner=permalink & exprod=permalink http://tinyurl.com/6r83zg Mara What I dislike is that there are no long-term double blind studies demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of this technique in humans, yet the FDA goes ahead and approves it (or probably will shortly), instead of working with the USDA to develop sustainable farming practices which won't require such tricks. But Big Business asked for it.Well, after those recent e-coli scares, they're proabably a bit panicked; though given the fact that the recent scare at least came from Mexico, I'm not sure what this will signify. But - the idea of subsistence workers in second or third world countries irradiating my produce is pretty scary. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 At 01:18 PM 8/24/2008, you wrote: Well, after those recent e-coli scares, they're proabably a bit panicked; though given the fact that the recent scare at least came from Mexico, I'm not sure what this will signify. But - the idea of subsistence workers in second or third world countries irradiating my produce is pretty scary. Precisely -- when you consider that the spread of the germs probably derived from lack of care in processing in the first place. My husband is eligible to retire in a few years. Scary to think we might have to buy our retirement home's lot with a view towards raising our own vegetables and fruits. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Scary to think we might have to buy our retirement home's lot with a view towards raising our own vegetables and fruits. Then I'll have to move closer to you to help out and reap the benefits of that!!!! I have a black thumb or I would have a small garden on my 1/3 acre. Misty .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 At 06:30 PM 8/24/2008, you wrote: Then I'll have to move closer to you to help out and reap the benefits of that!!!! I have a black thumb or I would have a small garden on my 1/3 acre. Oh, we'll be in great shape, then -- I'm a good cook, but I have a black thumb that runs all the way to my shoulder blade! I've even killed AIR FERNS! LOL! Guess we won't have to worry about overweight then! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 > Then I'll have to move closer to you to help out > and reap the benefits of that!!!! I have a black > thumb or I would have a small garden on my 1/3 > acre. > > Oh, we'll be in great shape, then -- I'm a good > cook, but I have a black thumb that runs all the way > to my shoulder blade! I've even killed AIR FERNS! > > LOL! Guess we won't have to worry about overweight > then! But can you kill crabgrass? <vbg> [Nothing kills crabgrass] Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 At 10:46 PM 8/24/2008, you wrote: But can you kill crabgrass? <vbg> [Nothing kills crabgrass] At present, our yard doesn't have crab grass. Of course, since it's kind of a mixed species lawn, with none of this religiously trimmed Bermuda or St. Augustine or whatever, I suppose some might sneak in and I'd never notice. Haven't managed to kill the thistles yet, much to the dismay of the dachshunds who have to have them combed out of their lovely silky red fur. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 This subject infuriates me. I could hop up on my soap box and cuss a green streak that would make a sailor blush. It ticks me off that they are so careless with the food handling, processing, etc as to allow contamination. And it ticks me off even more that instead of going to the source of the problem, our stupid government wants to stick a band-aid on it by irradiating our produce. After getting food poisoning twice from produce, I decided to heck with them. I planted a garden and I also plan to plant some fruit trees as soon as it's time. The only produce we eat until my garden starts producing is cooked. If we do eat raw veggies or fruit, they are from the farmer's market. I love going to the farmer's market and would love to be able to buy all my food there but it is expensive so my only other alternative for safe food is to grow my own. Kim H. Precisely -- when you consider that the spread of the germs probably derived from lack of care in processing in the first place. My husband is eligible to retire in a few years. Scary to think we might have to buy our retirement home's lot with a view towards raising our own vegetables and fruits. _._,_.___ Messages in this topic (10) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 16 New MembersVisit Your Group Meditation and Lovingkindness A Yahoo! Group to share and learn. Yahoo! Health Memory Loss Are you at risk for Alzheimers? Yahoo! Groups Join a program to help you find balance in your life. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi Kim H, I just wanted to say that I think you are awesome the way you care for ! You have such a good heart I know this is a horrible disease to cope with (being sick myself) I just have no idea why my Husband puts up with it and I don't think spouses get enough credit.. And you, all the work you do to keep him healthy! In Hebrew we say " Kol HaKavod " which is like " Bravo " ! Jodi SCD 11 months Crohn's/Colitis > > After getting food poisoning twice from produce, I decided to heck with them. I planted a garden and I also plan to plant some fruit trees as soon as it's time. The only produce we eat until my garden starts producing is cooked. If we do eat raw veggies or fruit, they are from the farmer's market. I love going to the farmer's market and would love to be able to buy all my food there but it is expensive so my only other alternative for safe food is to grow my own. > Kim H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 You're very sweet. Thanks.I'm sure he puts up with it because you're a good person and he loves you :-)I wouldn't do all that I do for just anybody. is a wonderful person and he deserves to have a good life free from pain, hospitals and drugs. I'm just grateful that we found the diet and decided to give it a try. No telling where we'd be now if we hadn't.Best wishes,Kim Hi Kim H, I just wanted to say that I think you are awesome the way you care for ! You have such a good heart I know this is a horrible disease to cope with (being sick myself) I just have no idea why my Husband puts up with it and I don't think spouses get enough credit.. And you, all the work you do to keep him healthy! In Hebrew we say "Kol HaKavod" which is like "Bravo"! Jodi SCD 11 months Crohn's/Colitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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