Guest guest Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 All of a sudden I am having dry eyes. They itch and burn and the skin right around the eye lid is dry as well as under my eye about ½ - 1 inch. I have ruled out my face cream and working to see if it may be my eye make up or eye make up remover, neither of which is a new brand. I was wondering if anyone else had experienced new allergic type reactions to old products, or dry eyes??? I also wonder about my circulation….my arms fall asleep in the middle of the night, and sometimes my legs do as well. (even if I’m not sleeping on them funny!) My feet and hands stay cold. I think it is a circulation thing…maybe poor circulation to hair follicles is part of my hair problem as well???? Maybe poor circulation to my eyes is dry eyes?!?!? Has anyone else experienced poor circulation? I have also noticed my blood pressure rising….from a normal 100/60 for YEARS to 114/76. I think I heard that that may be normal when going to raw, but don’t remember why. Did anyone else hear that? I am very active, I run, bike, swim and am vegetarian striving for raw (11 days raw right now!!! :-)). Any input on any of the above questions is appreciated. BEV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 When I say allergic reactions to old products, I don't mean the products are old, I mean I haven't changed brands in YEARS, and have never ever ever had any kind of reaction to that brand. BEV Beverly Coose [mermaidcharter] Saturday, February 07, 2004 3:52 PM questions All of a sudden I am having dry eyes. They itch and burn and the skin right around the eye lid is dry as well as under my eye about ½ - 1 inch. I have ruled out my face cream and working to see if it may be my eye make up or eye make up remover, neither of which is a new brand. I was wondering if anyone else had experienced new allergic type reactions to old products, or dry eyes??? I also wonder about my circulation….my arms fall asleep in the middle of the night, and sometimes my legs do as well. (even if I’m not sleeping on them funny!) My feet and hands stay cold. I think it is a circulation thing…maybe poor circulation to hair follicles is part of my hair problem as well???? Maybe poor circulation to my eyes is dry eyes?!?!? Has anyone else experienced poor circulation? I have also noticed my blood pressure rising….from a normal 100/60 for YEARS to 114/76. I think I heard that that may be normal when going to raw, but don’t remember why. Did anyone else hear that? I am very active, I run, bike, swim and am vegetarian striving for raw (11 days raw right now!!! :-)). Any input on any of the above questions is appreciated. BEV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 We have one vegetarian who is lactose intolerant but can enjoy yogurt and dislikes soy milk, one omnivore who is lactose intolerant and hates yogurt but drinks soy milk, one diabetic omnivore who has to restrict intake of meat and fried foods, and four omnivores. Relatives include more diabetics who follow low fat diets, several people who keep kosher (and vegetarian dishes are allowed without violation of the laws requiring meat and milk separation), and several others with food allergies to beef, chicken, lamb, pork, soy, and wheat products. I think the hardest one to deal with is the gluten intolerance. If anyone is allergic to mushrooms, I'm going to give up cooking! People have been well trained to eat ANY vegetable and to not fuss too much about tofu. We tend to eat vegetarian until the omnivores are to the point of mutiny, then have a meat dish along with two vegetables for the others. We serve milk (except to the first person above) at most meals and OJ for her. Lunch makings include cheese, peanut butter, hummus, and leftover beans for sandwiches. We are fairly upfront about things, and have been known to order a veggie pizza with no cheese on top--the pizza places are aghast but comply--along with several conventional ones. We have had semi-veggie friends but no one who is vegan. Family had better be supportive--they are at least half of the problem with Thanksgiving dinner! Sue in St. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Poor Sue, are you ready to pull your hair out? I wish I could help you out, but I do live near St Louis, so you have my moral support dear! Stacie sue reynolds <skreynolds2 Monday, July 28, 2008 10:06:09 AM re:QUESTIONS We have one vegetarian who is lactose intolerant but can enjoy yogurt and dislikes soy milk, one omnivore who is lactose intolerant and hates yogurt but drinks soy milk, one diabetic omnivore who has to restrict intake of meat and fried foods, and four omnivores. Relatives include more diabetics who follow low fat diets, several people who keep kosher (and vegetarian dishes are allowed without violation of the laws requiring meat and milk separation), and several others with food allergies to beef, chicken, lamb, pork, soy, and wheat products. I think the hardest one to deal with is the gluten intolerance. If anyone is allergic to mushrooms, I'm going to give up cooking! People have been well trained to eat ANY vegetable and to not fuss too much about tofu. We tend to eat vegetarian until the omnivores are to the point of mutiny, then have a meat dish along with two vegetables for the others. We serve milk (except to the first person above) at most meals and OJ for her. Lunch makings include cheese, peanut butter, hummus, and leftover beans for sandwiches. We are fairly upfront about things, and have been known to order a veggie pizza with no cheese on top--the pizza places are aghast but comply--along with several conventional ones. We have had semi-veggie friends but no one who is vegan. Family had better be supportive-- they are at least half of the problem with Thanksgiving dinner! Sue in St. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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