Guest guest Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Penny, Thanks for sharing this! I am new to the this board and feeling very overwhelmed with life as I am 7.5 month pregnant with a whole house full of members with yeasty issues. Your baby steps message really helped me... thanks so much! From: " Penny " <penelopea@...> Subject: Re: Oops, forgot one I can't speak for everyone but I know at its worst, for some of us " die-off " can make you feel like you have the flu - every bone in your body aches, yada, yada. But that's a worst case scenario. I went to a nutritionalist and told him that I wanted to take it slow and easy with killing the Candida and wasn't going to put up with die-off that lasted weeks. So we went gently, a step at a time. I built up my immune system for awhile by adhering to the strict diet and then, after about 3 weeks we started introducing probiotics. And this time, instead of feeling terrible when I took an acidophilus tab, my body accepted it. And it has progressed from there - I've been taking all kinds of antifungals lately and no " die off " to speak of. So, put a sign on your kitchen counter that says, " Baby Steps " and give yourself a pat on the back every day that you manage to " behave " yourself candida-wise. You'll get there. Biro jaam1224@... Memory Keeping at Its Best Don't your priceless memories and photos deserve more than a shoe box? I can help quick and easy. Just ask, " How? " ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Thanks . I wonder where I picked up that " baby steps " thing? I'm not sure, but it has helped me a lot. I don't know about any of the other people on this forum but anxiety is one of my " symptoms " and I've often felt overwhelmed by the tasks that lay before me. It's so easy to feel swamped by this condition. For one thing, you're often not feeling your very best so you just do the essentials. And then Christmas comes along and nearly wears you out. And then you realize you haven't cleaned out the hall closet in a couple of years. And so it goes........ So that's when I remind myself about putting one foot in front of the other. (And you're pregnant on top of all that!) Someone said about Candida takes years to develop it and years to get it under control. Which is a tad exaggerated but I guess what the underlying message is, you have to be patient - you can't take pills for ten days and then voila. (I often wonder if I didn't get this condition because I AM so awful IMpatient. Or was.) For me, the hardest part of Candida, was the years it took to find out what was wrong. And I might sound a little Pollyanna-ish here but I also like to remind myself now and then that I'm lucky this condition is " curable " . You said you have a whole household of " members with yeastie issues " . All I can say is " wow " - and that you've come to the right place. I can't say enough about the knowledgable, helpful people on this forum. Good luck. From: " Biro " <jaam1224@...> <candidiasis > Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 8:54 AM Subject: RE: baby steps > Penny, > > Thanks for sharing this! I am new to the this board and feeling very > overwhelmed with life as I am 7.5 month pregnant with a whole house full of > members with yeasty issues. Your baby steps message really helped me... > thanks so much! > > > > > From: " Penny " <penelopea@...> > Subject: Re: Oops, forgot one > > I can't speak for everyone but I know at its worst, for some of us " die-off " > can make you feel like you have the flu - every bone in your body aches, > yada, yada. > > But that's a worst case scenario. I went to a nutritionalist and told him > that I wanted to take it slow and easy with killing the Candida and wasn't > going to put up with die-off that lasted weeks. > > So we went gently, a step at a time. I built up my immune system for awhile > by adhering to the strict diet and then, after about 3 weeks we started > introducing probiotics. And this time, instead of feeling terrible when > I took an acidophilus tab, my body accepted it. And it has progressed from > there - I've been taking all kinds of antifungals lately and no " die off " to > speak of. > > So, put a sign on your kitchen counter that says, " Baby Steps " and give > yourself a pat on the back every day that you manage to " behave " yourself > candida-wise. You'll get there. > > Biro > jaam1224@... > Memory Keeping at Its Best > Don't your priceless memories and photos deserve > more than a shoe box? I can help quick and easy. > Just ask, " How? " ! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 I really struggled with my oven being too hot so i sympathize. My Excalibur was one of my better purchases. Yesterday my daughter left a new book out in the rain and i just popped it in the dehydrator! It's crinkly but readable. My husband says photogs use the excalibur too. I would go with the five-tray. It's more affordable and fine for most purposes. Sorry that didn't answer your question though. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Be sure to check the local Goodwill; I have found very nice, practically new-in-box dehydrators for less than $10. Lynn S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Hi my oven only goes down to 170 but with the door closed and the light on I can get close to 120. I have done pepitas with just the light and it's worked fine. -----Original Message----- From: amandasiemens [mailto:amandasiemens@...] About the pepitas, my oven only goes down to 200, I tried cracking the door open but that makes the temp fluctuate constantly from about 90 to 180 degrees. What would be the best way to make crispy nuts? I don't yet have a dehydrator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 I was about to try that, but my oven doesn't have a light!!! WAAA dandelion <dandelion@...> wrote:Hi my oven only goes down to 170 but with the door closed and the light on I can get close to 120. I have done pepitas with just the light and it's worked fine. Mrs. Siemens Helpmeet to , mommy to Zachary & Lydia " For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation.... " -Romans 1:16a- --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 my oven only goes down to 170, AND i think it runs hot, and i just use it. no problem. i turn it to " warm " , which it claims is 170 but i think it's hotter, and i toss my almonds or whatever in, and by the end of the day i've got crispy almonds. presto! (that's particularly impressive when i put in pumpkin seeds. i can't figure out how they turn into almonds in the oven but wow!) katja At 07:56 AM 5/29/2004, you wrote: >I was about to try that, but my oven doesn't have a light!!! WAAA > >dandelion <dandelion@...> wrote:Hi my oven only goes down to 170 >but with the door closed and the light >on I can get close to 120. I have done pepitas with just the light and >it's worked fine. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Oh good, cause I just went ahead and poped 'em in! I kept the door cracked open though. I have kvass on the counter and kraut in the fridge (still working up the guts to try it LOL, I've never had sauerkraut before so I don't even know what it's supposed to taste like!) katja <katja@...> wrote:my oven only goes down to 170, AND i think it runs hot, and i just use it. no problem. i turn it to " warm " , which it claims is 170 but i think it's hotter, and i toss my almonds or whatever in, and by the end of the day i've got crispy almonds. presto! (that's particularly impressive when i put in pumpkin seeds. i can't figure out how they turn into almonds in the oven but wow!) katja Mrs. Siemens Helpmeet to , mommy to Zachary & Lydia " For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation.... " -Romans 1:16a- --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Ja wrote: > > Anne, > > In 2000, I weighed over 215lbs. > > I started the journey by giving up ONE thing per month, ie sugar, flour, > dairy, eggs, meat, chicken, etc....until you are down to just four items > -- FRUITS, VEGS, NUTS and SEEDS. > > It's a grand adventure...take pictures as you will forget you ever were > the size you started. > > J. of San Diego > age 47, mom to Evan age 2 1/2yrs. =============================== Hi Ja, Awesome way to start. I agree it is a grand adventure and one very well worth following if one wishes to have true health. Congrats on getting to where you are now. Very well done. Peace be with you Ja. -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.302 / Virus Database: 265.6.11 - Release Date: 1/12/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Thanks Don Q. Eitner and Suzi, At my lowest, I weighed 123lbs, now 140lbs consistantly (size 10 is fine for me). I am 5'4". Note: I got pregnant when the toxins started to exit. JA From: Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> Very good way to start .....It is easier than jumping right in for > some....You forgot to mention your current weight though I imagine > it is wayyyyyyyyyy down.> Great story> Suzi> > Ja <hamiltonj@...> wrote:> > Anne,> > In 2000, I weighed over 215lbs.> > I started the journey by giving up ONE thing per month, ie sugar, > flour,> dairy, eggs, meat, chicken, etc....until you are down to just four > items> -- FRUITS, VEGS, NUTS and SEEDS.> > It's a grand adventure...take pictures as you will forget you ever > were> the size you started.> > J. of San Diego> age 47, mom to Evan age 2 1/2yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Diane, I think you are making wonderful progress. I can tell you are on the path to taking control of your situation, and even if it isn't done yesterday, if you just check one thing off your list every few days you will find yourself with most of your items accomplished. I think you said in a recent post that you dont necessarily love the water as a chosen venue for exercise, and that may make the 80deg temp seem a little less tempting, but I thought you might be interested in knowing that most college competition pools are kept in the 76-78 deg range....so depending on how aggressive you think you are going to be working out...a 90 degree pool would be VERY warm for someone who was really getting a workout. Our community has had as big an economic downturn as any, and the school decided to lower the water temp, which on the coldest winter days meant a few days where the temp was actually holding closer to 76deg. The first lap was a tad chilly....but by the end of the workout I always was surprised at how comfortable it felt. The class before the lap swim is an arthritis class and I did hear that the water temp was a problem for some of the more stationary of the bunch. Perhaps you can find a way to do a combination of sessions...a few in the therapy pool and a few in the cooler pool. Just ask yourself to get there 2X a week for a month and see how it goes. Baby steps. Do your notes from Kasten suggest injections for pain control? Are you looking at epidural steroid injections or facet joint injections? I also was not sure what you were saying about authorization....do you mean that you can not see DrKasten again without another authorization of your PCP? In any event, if you can see the pain doc perhaps any success you have their will help pin point the current source of your pain. I am curious what your fears about seeing DrBridwell are. Are you worried about travelling alone to see him or more about what he might say? Also....you say that you noted your pain the day of your visit to DrKasten as a 3.....what would you say it is now? It occurred to me that you might be a patient who would benefit from keeping a pain journal. It might help you see where you are, your progression, or lack thereof, and help you remember what things that you do make it likely that your pain will be increased the following day. There is a very good website maintained by the American Pain Foundation and I would suggest you go to this page " Lets Talk Pain " http://www.letstalkpain.org/for_patients/professional.html It has excellent information on talking to your doctor about pain, as well as a link to a downloadable pain journal. The videos are good too. If you keep one for a few weeks you might find that you are clearer about what the facts of your pain story are, and you will feel more confident when you discuss them with DrKasten, or other health care provider. You are going to have yourself quite a notebook before you are done, filled with questions for the docs, pain journals, office visit notes....all the things that create the picture of who you are as a patient! As the woman says in the video, it is best to prepare for your doctor visits like you are preparing for an important business meeting or other event. Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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