Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 At 02:20 PM 2/16/2010, you wrote: Does anyone know anything about diuretics - and how they might mess with your body in a SCD kind of a way? Not sure what you mean. I know that l-taurine can have a diuretic effect on the system, in that it balances the lectrolytes, and tends to push potassium and magnesium into the cells and keep sodium out, thus creating a diuretic effect. What are you thinking of? — 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 February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 > Does anyone know anything about diuretics - and how they> might mess with your body in a SCD kind of a way?>> MaraAre you talking about pharmaceutical-drug diuretics or natural diuretics? There's a big difference in side-effects, etc., as a huge percentage of pharmaceutical drugs of all kinds cause irritation of the stomach and gut, as well as other possible side-effects (including sucking potassium out of your body, which then must be replaced by high-potassium foods or potassium in another form). There are natural diuretics, however, that help one get rid of excess water in the body, flush out toxins, and even breakdown fat. Some of these are SCD legal, some won't be.Green tea is a natural diuretic, as is apple cider vinegar, dandelion, nettle (which I take in capsule form when my allergies bother me because it's also a natural antihistamine and works amazingly well for me). Fennel is also a natural diuretic and a carminative (reduces gas), and of course it's great for cooking -- especially in home-made sausage.I also found what's below at http://www.targetwoman.com/articles/natural-diuretic.htmlDiuretic foodNatural foods with high water content such as watermelons and cucumbers help increase urination and better flushing out of toxins. Cucumbers are rich in sulfur and silicon that stimulate the kidneys into better removal of uric acid. Watercress and artichokes are also natural diuretic foods.Asparagus contains asparigine - a chemical alkaloid that boosts kidney performance, thereby improving waste removal from the body.Brussel Spouts help in stimulating the kidneys and pancreas. This helps in better cleansing of cells.Beets are natural diuretic foods that attack floating body fats and fatty deposits.Oats contain silica - a natural diuretic.Cabbage is known to aid breakage of fatty deposits, especially around the abdominal region.Carrots are a rich source of carotene that speeds the metabolic rate of the body and hastens removal of fat deposits and waste.Lettuce aids better metabolism and flushing of toxins.Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C that aid the metabolism and release of water from the kidney to flush out waste. Other than the other excellent properties that Garlic possesses, it is a natural diuretic food that aids breakage of fat. Horseradish, raw onions and radish speed up your metabolism.______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:22:40 -0500 > >Subject: Re: Diuretics >To: BTVC-SCD > > On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:20:19 -0500, Mara Schiffren > wrote: > > > Does anyone know anything about diuretics - and > how they > > might mess with your body in a SCD kind of a way? > > > > Mara > > Are you talking about pharmaceutical-drug diuretics > or natural diuretics? Pharmaceuticals. My Otolaryngologist is back to torturing me. > There's a big difference in > side-effects, etc., as a huge percentage of > pharmaceutical drugs of all kinds cause irritation > of the stomach and gut, as well as other possible > side-effects (including sucking potassium out of > your body, which then must be replaced by > high-potassium foods or potassium in another form). Which are high potassium foods? > There are natural diuretics, however, that help one > get rid of excess water in the body, flush out > toxins, and even breakdown fat. Some of these are > SCD legal, some won't be. > Green tea is a natural diuretic, as is apple cider > vinegar, dandelion, nettle (which I take in capsule > form when my allergies bother me because it's also a > natural antihistamine and works amazingly well for > me). Fennel is also a natural diuretic and a > carminative (reduces gas), and of course it's great > for cooking -- especially in home-made sausage. > I also found what's below at > http://www.targetwoman.com/articles/natural- diuretic.html > Diuretic food > > Natural foods with high water content such as > watermelons and cucumbers help increase urination > and better flushing out of toxins. Cucumbers are > rich in sulfur and silicon that stimulate the > kidneys into better removal of uric acid. Watercress > and artichokes are also natural diuretic foods. > > Asparagus contains asparigine - a chemical alkaloid > that boosts kidney performance, thereby improving > waste removal from the body. > > Brussel Spouts help in stimulating the kidneys and > pancreas. This helps in better cleansing of cells. > > Beets are natural diuretic foods that attack > floating body fats and fatty deposits. > > Oats contain silica - a natural diuretic. > > Cabbage is known to aid breakage of fatty deposits, > especially around the abdominal region. > > Carrots are a rich source of carotene that speeds > the metabolic rate of the body and hastens removal > of fat deposits and waste. > > Lettuce aids better metabolism and flushing of > toxins. > > Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C that aid the > metabolism and release of water from the kidney to > flush out waste. > > Other than the other excellent properties that > Garlic possesses, it is a natural diuretic food that > aids breakage of fat. Horseradish, raw onions and > radish speed up your metabolism. > ______________________________ Thanks n, very informative. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:43:20 -0500 (EST) > >Subject: Re: Diuretics >To: BTVC-SCD > > >> There's a big difference in >> side-effects, etc., as a huge percentage of >> pharmaceutical drugs of all kinds cause irritation >> of the stomach and gut, as well as other possible >> side-effects (including sucking potassium out of >> your body, which then must be replaced by >> high-potassium foods or potassium in another form). > >Which are high potassium foods? Also, what is the effect of the body being stripped of potassium? Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:45:52 -0500 (EST) > >Subject: Re: Diuretics >To: BTVC-SCD > > > >Also, what is the effect of the body being stripped of >potassium? Also, now I wonder why steroids act as a diuretic. And if it is also stripping potassium - I suppose it does. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 What does high potassium mean? My blood test back in September showed that I was above normal. My doc said not to take any supplements that have potassium in them (my multi has a tiny amount, but not enough for me to worry about it). The funny thing is, I didn't eat high potassium foods back then. Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > You need good potassium and sodium levels to support your adrenals. Low potassium will give you muscle weakness, heart problems and a range of other things. Bananas and tomatoes are high in potassium. > > Sky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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