Medicine is a con... And I’m a doctor. All these referrals, tests and drugs. For some countries, it’s the only industry they have....   [End]
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I have stopped washing my hair all together, kind of. I have noticed that my hair looks and behaves crazy after washing. It seems thinner, fuzzier and more uncontrolable. I admit I was using regular shampoo and not exclusively conditioner. One day I took my hair down from braids and didn’t have the hours that it takes to manage Black hair. I just cleaned my scalp and twisted up my hair. My hair was shiny, and the twists were shewing length longer than I had ever seen it. The twists lasted nearly 3 weeks! And when I did the twist out, that was the best I’d ever had. The twists were ...
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I haven’t posted in a while. There is a reason for that. I’m ashamed to admit that I have been defiling my body. Now don’t let your imagination run wild. I want to give you some background information on me… I’m a natural, deeply spiritual sista. For the last 7 years, I have been a staunch, almost militant vegetarian. I try to eat organically and in season. I avoid processed foods whenever possible and the microwave. I avoid fast food. I don’t process my hair. I don’t drink caffeinated beverages or soda. I make most of my skin/haircare products at home. I try to avoid taking un ...
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It is officially 2 weeks post my fast. I should have a lot of positive things to report. I will. I promise. But right now, I’m feeling really disconnected from my body. I usually know what’s going on within and without of myself. This may sound crazy, but I have always been able to “dialogue” to my body and know exactly was going on. It’s not talking to me. I have been having the oddest collection of symptoms. Explosive diarrhea, crippling headaches, unstimulated cramping and severe unrelenting toothaches. The calendar says that the moon will soon be upon me, but it’s too soon to ...
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I agree with you 100% But cheese is pretty convincing...   [End]
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Don't worry. I believe I'm done with the meat. It made me sick and it wasn't as good as I remembered.   [End]
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I know it’s been a minute since I posted. Bear with me, please. It’s been a rough week. This was supposed to be my week of debauchery. I made all kinds of plans to eat all kinds of things. My eating was going to sparse yet liberated. Yeah right. I have been so sick since breaking my fast. I was at McDonald’s to get my breakfast on Sunday morning. Unfortunately, I was unable to eat everything, and was sick to boot. I tried to go back to meat but was met with nausea and vomiting. Once I was in the car and almost threw up on myself. It’s been real bad. To make matters worse, my ...
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This is my last entry before I complete my Lenten fast. I’m actually a little excited. Not just at the thought of being able to eat again, but because I think (I’m not sure) I have decided to eat meat again. I have been a pescatarian for the last 7 years. I have always said that vegetarianism is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. But my inner self has said that it has run its course. It will always be there for me should I decide to return. And I don’t plan on eating the amount of meat that I used to eat prior. Plus, I will still be fasting in my way. I’m planning a liver ...
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Day 11 Today marks the center of my fast Today is a big landmark for me in this fast. When today is over, I will be officially past the halfway point! Today is hump-day. I’m really very syked about this. It has not been that hard to endure. Last year I fasted this time and couldn’t make it to the end. I was doing a master cleanse and the salt water made my blood pressure shoot up and caused me to have heart palpitations. I was only planning the master cleanse for 2 weeks with a week of juice fasting preceding it. I didn’t make it. I made 7 days of juice fasting and 10 days of master ...
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Thanks a bunch   [End]
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4 more (including today) more days to go! I’m really very excited about my progress. I’m losing so much weight. I’m fitting into clothes I haven’t been able to fit in years. (Why was I saving those clothes?) Even my knees are staring to look good. This might be the 1st summer in a long time where I might wear a pair of shorts. Amazing. Yesterday, while at aerobics class, I ran around the church parking lot, twice without stopping! That may not seem like a big accomplishment, but it is a huge one for me. Even my disgusting back fat is coming off. These accomplishments, more tha ...
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I’m staying late at work (without Pay) just to get this post out. I am hungry! There is no which way about it. I am actually starving a little. I’m dizzy, delirious, can’t even drive straight. If it wasn’t for spell check this post would be crazy. But I fully intend to complete this fast. Only 5 more days to go. Maybe I feel so gone because my cycle is coming to an end. It was hard with no food. I tried to keep up with the juicing, but for the last couple of days, all I had the energy for was to lie down. I haven’t been drinking water like I should. I’m going to take care of tha ...
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Very little progress, but I will still keep pushing. I believe I'm due a huge drop in the scale. Thanks for the cheer. I need it. I'm thinking maybe the scale is broken.   [End]
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I had this same problem. I believe your body is switching from regular metabolism to ketosis. That’s a sign that it’s working.   [End]
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Thank you so much for all this good and sound advice. I never even considered that my body may not be breaking down the protein I feed it appropriately. I have always suffered from digestive problems as does my father. This is good information for both of us. I do apologize for posting in the wrong location. I’ll be more care in the future. Again, many thanks.   [End]
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I’ve been a vegetarian for 6 years. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have a problem with reocurring protein deficiencies. They manifest differently, so I’m always in the doctors office with different complaints. But the root is always the same. Protein deficiency. Anyway... My doctor wants me to resume eating meat. I need to know where I can get additional sources of protein in my diet. I eat a lot of nuts and beans. Although not generally when the weather is warm. What else can I do? Are those protein shakes you can buy at GNC good for you? Is there a kind o ...
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