- Touched by an Angel? by drpr
17 y
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Blog: Raw Odyssey
You ever wish that someone or something would suddenly appear and save
you from yourself? Well, I've always thought, in my worst moments,
that the only way I'd stop my downward spiral of eating the wrong foods
and getting more and more unhealthy was for either a "guardian angel"
to step in, or some horrible health crisis to hit me and shock me back
to common sense.
Well, I had a taste of the health crisis
this week. I've been slowly morphing to a vegetarian/raw diet, but not
quickly enough. I'd been feeling tired, sleepy and generally icky for a
while and finally went to the doctor, mainly because my nutritionist
wantedbloodwork. While there I saw how high my BP had gotten, and the
doctor said my breathing problems could be caused by both allergies and
sleep apnea. I had the prescription for Allegra filled, but eschewed the
sleep test.
I felt decent the next day- not sleepy or as bad
as usual. What a nice break! But the following day was strange. I
woke up feeling extra tired and knew it would be a bad day. I had to
fast for the 10 a.m. blood test so I went to work with no breakfast.
It may have been partly because of that and partly because of whatever
has been going on with me, but I felt worse and worse with every hour.
I felt a tightness in my chest that seemed related to my wheezing, had
a headache, was exceptionally worn out, and even had a strange
anxiety/panicky feeling and shakiness. I made sure to drink water, and
then went to get my blood drawn. I told the folks at work I wouldn't
be back that day.
After the clinic, I seriously considered going
to the ER, but remembered that I hadn't eaten, so I went to 7-11 and
bought a Naked Juice protein smoothie - I was actually going for the
natural sugar andcarbs for quick energy but saw the protein version (38 gms
per bottle) and figured it couldn't hurt. I guzzled that thing down-
all 500 calories of it (whew!). Within 15 minutes I felt about 60%
better. The chest tightness and anxiety went away. I was still feeling
I should go to the ER but I went home to relax instead. I napped for
a few hours and when I woke up I wondered again if I should go to the
ER because I still wasn't totally well. I decided to go to the grocery
store and check my blood pressure. If it was in the danger zone I'd go
to the ER. The machine read 154 over 89. Much higher than I've seen
it, but, according to the pharmacist, not worthy of an ER visit.
I vowed right then to stop putzing
around with the gradually-going-raw thing and jumped back into a
high-raw diet. High raw for me is this: every day I will eat raw
fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water with lemon or lime
juice. In addition, I will include any of the following protein or
fiber-rich foods (raw or cooked as appropriate to the item): fish,
tofu, oatmeal, Eggbeaters, hemp seeds and whey protein. I have already
begun to drink more water, and I brewed tea to give me a non-caffeinated, non-sugary alternative to water. I love diet Snapple, but I'll stay away from its faux-sugar
tastiness for the time being. I'm drinking my remaining Pepsi Jazz
this weekend, and will not buy any more colas. (I will try sparkling
water, though!)
Today I bought some fruits and vegetables, a
manual citrus juicer, and a couple of Whole Foods salad bar items. No
cheese- that's a miracle, folks! I do love me some cheese, you know. I
got parsley for my salads (more nutritious than lettuce) and some raw
pecans.
I feel good today. I don't really know why I felt so
horrible the other day - I actually imagined at one point that I might
be a step away from dying. How could I feel so terrible one day and
feel normal the next? All I know is I'm treating it as a wake-up
call. A knock on the side of the head from my guardian angel, perhaps.
She knows I have to learn everything the hard way.
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- Soy by Aharleygyrl
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- Re: Soy by drpr
17 y
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| Yes I've been reading about all the dangers of soy since last year, but the jury is still out and I plan to eat it in moderation. :-)
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- Re: Soy by Aharleygyrl
17 y
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| ok, i never heard the jury was out. it isn't according to dr. mercola. but, good luck.
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- Re: Soy by drpr
17 y
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| Yes, I've been reading Dr. Mercola's writings since I went raw last year, and I avoided soy that time around. But I've also read that he is being too much of an alarmist. As far as I'm concerned ANY processed food is risky, but some risks I am willing to take, in moderation. In the end, we have to make individual decisions about what to put into our own body. I continue to educate myself about soy and I enjoy visiting Mercola's site, among others. He's a real activist with a passion for his work.
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- Re: Soy by ren
17 y
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| When I found out I had the fibroid, I stopped drinking soy milk. I'm not sure if it's made a difference. In fact, I don't think it really has. I think the issues with so are the gmo crap that comes from the huge pesticide commercial farms, faux meats,etc. I've never been a big soyfood eater except for a little tofu here and there.
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- Soy Dangers by Aharleygyrl
17 y
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Are Sally Fallon & Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. alamists? They are the authors of Cinderella's Dark Side. And, below are sites that are not Mercola. All of them are about the dangers of soy. In my opinion, there is just too much negative to disregard. Fermented is the only kind that is ok and that is because it is highly processed. I think Mercola is too strict on diet, and that is because he researched his book, the no grain diet, before the glycemic load came out. He based it on the glycemic index. In my opinion, he should have waited and did al the research over. On other things, I think he right on most things. I disagree with him once in a while. It's your choice, just trying to help.
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CINDERELLA'S DARK SIDE by Sally Fallon & Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. The propaganda that has created the soy sales miracle is all the more ...
www.spiritcentral.net/cinderella.doc - |
Soy May Cause Cancer and Brain Damage - Two senior US government scientists have revealed that chemicals in soy could increase the risk of breast cancer in women, brain damage in both men and women, and abnormalities in infants.
The Trouble With Tofu: Soy and the Brain -by John D. MacArthur - "Tofu Shrinks Brain!" Not a science fiction scenario, this sobering soybean revelation is for real. But how did the "poster bean" of the '90s go wrong? Apparently, in many ways -- none of which bode well for the brain.
Soy: Too Good to be True - by Brandon Finucan & Charlotte Gerson - While even in 1966 there was considerable research on the harmful substances within soybeans, you'll be hard pressed to find articles today that claim soy is anything short of a miracle-food. As soy gains more and more popularity through industry advertising, we are moved once again to raise our voice of concern.
Learn The Truth About The Historical Use Of Soy - Just How Much Soy Did Asians Eat? In short, not that much, and contrary to what the industry may claim, soy has never been a staple in Asia. A study of the history of soy use in Asia shows that the poor used it during times of extreme food shortage, and only when the soybeans were carefully prepared (e.g. by lengthy fermentation) to destroy the soy toxins. Yes, the Asians understood soy all right!
High Soy Diet During Pregnancy And Nursing May Cause Developmental Changes In Children - Two separate studies -- one in animals and the other in humans, suggest that a diet high in soybeans and other legumes during pregnancy and breastfeeding may have a subtle but long-term impact on the development of children.
Concerns Regarding Soybeans - Some good information abstracted from an article written by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig, Ph.D. for Health Freedom News in September of 1995.
Soy Can Cause Severe Allergic Reactions - Soy, like its botanically-related cousin the peanut, could be responsible for severe, potentially fatal, cases of food allergy, particularly in children with asthma who are also very sensitive to peanuts.
Soy Supplements Fail to Help Menopause Symptoms - Supplements that contain concentrated phytoestrogens -- plant-based estrogens found in soy -- do not appear to improve mood, memory or menopause symptoms in women over age 45.
20/20 Feature on the Dangers of Soy - The ABC television news program 20/20 aired a feature story Friday June 8, 2000 on the dangers of soy.
Soy Formulas and the Effects of Isoflavones on the Thyroid - Environmental scientist and long-time campaigner against soy-based infant formulas, Dr Mike Fitzpatrick, warns about the risk of thyroid disease in infants fed soy formulas, high soy consumers and users of isoflavone supplements.
Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Soy Products - In-utero exposure to genistein increases the incidence of breast tumors.
Soybean Crisis - Jane Phillimore of The Observer addresses some of the concerns raised by new research about the safety of soy.
Response To Those Who Believe Soy Is Healthy - In a recent Letter to the Editor of the Townsend Letter, Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig make the case that soy is not the health food that it is claimed to be. The soy campaign is, in fact, a case study in the use of propaganda to promote commercial interests, they allege.
Soy Can Lead to Kidney Stones - Those who are prone to the painful condition known as kidney stones may become more vulnerable to it through the consumption of soy.
Chemical in Soybeans Causes sexua| Dysfunction in Male Rats - Exposure to genistein, a chemical found in soybeans, led to abnormal reproductive organs and sexua| dysfunction in rats. Take a hint and avoid all but fermented soy products if you want to decrease your chances of having fertility problems.
Experts Dispute JAMA Soy Infant Formula Study - The results of study on soy formula are being disputed for several reasons, including the omission of negative findings regarding the product.
Soy Milk Is Safe! That Is What the Formula Industry Says - A biased study funded by the formula industry attempts to polish the image of their product. Don't be deceived though, as soy formula remains one of the worst foods you can feed your child.
Australian Pediatric Soy Protein Formula Policy - Read about the abundance of reasons why conventional milk infant formula is preferred over soy formula, as well as the dangers of feeding soy formulas to infants.
Soy Baby Formula Linked to Behavioral Problems - Elevated levels of manganese in soy infant formula may be related to attention-related disorders.
How Safe is Soy Infant Formula? - New research suggests high concentrations of manganese found in soybean-based baby formula can lead to brain damage in infants and altered behaviors in adolescents.
Soy Formula Exposes Infants To High Hormone Levels - The daily exposure of infants to phyto-estrogens (chemicals that possess wide ranges of hormonal and non-hormonal activities) who consume soy formulas was 6-11 times higher than adults consuming soy foods.
Soy Weakens Your Immune System - There is one thing that is quite clear, soy formula should never be administered to an infant. Find out why.
Soy Milk is Gaining Popularity in America - Soy milk, once a niche market, is now making its way into mainstream America. Find out why soy is not the health food it is promoted to be.
Links to More Information on Soy
Soy Online Service - "Uncovering the truth about soy" ran by biochemist Dr Mike Fitzpatrick.
Institute of Food Research - Information sheet on soy.
The Weston A. Price Foundation - Great source of quality diet information.
http://www.zenzibar.com/Articles/issoysafe.asp
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/109454503323028939
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/4620/
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- Re: Soy Dangers by drpr
17 y
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| It's not my intention to use my blog to argue. The entire point of my blog is to celebrate the freedom we should all have to make choices about our own health, and to champion the cause of educating ourselves as the best way to begin exercising that choice. I support your right to your personal choice to stay away from soy. I would urge people to read all information about soy and, in the end, to make their personal choices about what to eat and what to not eat. I will continue to exercise my right to do the same for myself. Thank you for posting the links.
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- Re: Soy Dangers by Aharleygyrl
17 y
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i am sorry you saw it as an argument. as i said, was only trying to help. i did not know you read everything on soy. my apologies. my blog is not for arguing either, but i always get a lot of them doing it, unfortunately 
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- Re: Soy Dangers by drpr
17 y
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| I just didn't want to get into an argument about our different takes on the soy thing. Yes, I've read a lot about soy and apparently you have, too :-) I appreciate the information you've given. I'm sure you are quite knowledgeable. You look great on your blog so you must be doing something right!
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- Aw Shucks... by Aharleygyrl
17 y
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aw shucks , you are too kind. no, i didn't know how much info you had looked at is why, thought maybe you needed more, so i was obliging. myself, i take life extension drugs, mainly. they work well. but i have been struggling with being in post menopause that happened immediately and in fact i just got off a harsh drug for hormones that made my hair fall out. i didn't know of that side effect. it also clogged my sinuses, gave me shortness of breath and made me so exhausted i could hardly get out of bed. i just read of the side effects a few days ago and quit it. so, i have had a rough time of it. i switched to DHEA (keto-7) http://www.antiaging-systems.com/iasstore/acatalog/dhea.html, so hopefully that will work better.
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- Re: Aw Shucks... by drpr
17 y
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| I hate it when we aren't told of the possible negative side effects of recommended drugs, diets, etc. In regarding to eating raw, I learned the hard way not to believe the hype and to really do my research. That's why I've read so much about soy and other things, and why I got a nutritionist this time around. But there is still plenty more out there to read. It sounds like you've been through a lot, but that you are hanging in there.
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- silent heart attacks by ren
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| Go to the doctor at some point in the future and get your chest xray. Make sure you are okay. Silent heart attacks are epidemic among women in this country and you don't always know about them aside from tiredness,etc. Please consider taking a good fish oil supplement. Fish oil is heart healthy and a true superfood.
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