Nuts and bolts

[Guest guest]

Duncan,

Yes, my father died from a poor diet, lack of exercise, genetic

disposition and a host of other things I will never know. He lived out

of state, kept himself isolated, refused to take our phone calls and

they found his body a week after he died. My brother and I came as

quickly as we could. Someone in his apartment building had already

cleaned out the fridge so I have no idea what he was eating. I found a

lot, and I mean tons, of white flour, white rice, pasta, pancake mixes

and there were 4 cans of saved meat (bacon?) grease on the stovetop.

We cleaned up all the rotting meat products left over in the kitchen

and it was obvious from the mess and horrible smell that he was unable

to care for himself -- sadly he did everything he could to hide it

from our family. The only one who suspected anything was amiss was my

Grandmother, who finally called me with the news. This is highly

personal but I'm sharing so you and everyone else judging me will

understand why I've taken the position I have and how important it is

for me to establish good health for myself.

I never intended to become vegan. In fact, I loved the taste and smell

of bbq'd steak. Still enjoy the smells. However, since I stopped

eating meat, my liver health has improved immensely. Yes, I also

stopped white flour, refined sugars, etc. I have also been doing the

Eat to Live plan, as previously mentioned -- along with lots of

exercise, including cardio, stretching, and the like. And this was my

wake up call in life. If I had continued down the path I was on, I

would die like my father did. So I took a drastic measure. So far, all

of my organs are healthier, I am sleeping better at night, my weight

is down 25lbs. and counting and I'm much better off than I was last

year. Also, I've been treated for candida, heavy metal poisoning and

parasites -- which are all now under control.

So if you want to condemn me for my choice, that's YOUR choice. I had

kept on a meat and veggie diet for years but still wasn't healthy.

Probably from all the splenda (haha). As others have mentioned, it's

whatever works for you. Everyone has a different system and a

different outlook.

All I wanted you to do was to be respectful of others choices, which

you are still not and I find that offensive. I'm glad for the health

of others -- I'm happy if anyone can eat well and live longer. We all

should. But everyone is entitled to do it their own way and you have

no right to judge others. Yes, you have a lot of knowledge, great. You

still haven't taken any responsibility for turning others away on this

board who asked for help -- not a lecture.

That being said, I appreciate everyone's helpful advice and support.

This year has been tough and I am grateful to have discovered a host

of information on candida problems. Getting that under control has

been a huge relief to me.

-soozberg

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> > > " Avoid nicotine addicts, vegans, and other unconsciously

> motivated

> > > death-wishers and their covert agendas of 'defeat the healer' " ,

> is the

> > > quote I was referring to from Dr. Beck.

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> > > I do hope that's not you! In fact, many people including some on

> this

> > > list belayed their veganism at least until they could recover

> from

> > > their illness, although some went back to it later.

> > >

> > > Duncan

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