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Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Posted April 23, 2005 On the subject of Diet, I recently went to my local quack for back problems, and while I was there I asked if I could have a blood test to check levels of B12 being a long time vegan. I was told NO, not unless my blood count was low. Can anyone explain this to me? So I am being tested for lipids ( cholesterol test ) and a blood count - as my family history is one of heart problems. As Doris Day once said, . Que Sera, Sera........ The Valley Vegan........Peter H Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Posted April 23, 2005 Come on now Jo, dont bring in examples from terrorist Organisations please! The Valley Vegan. “ Once there was a great forest fire, and all the birds and animals rushed to escape. Little Humming Bird went to the river and collected a drop of water. The other birds laughed. 'What are you doing?' they asked. She replied, 'I'm doing what I can.' ”Native American ProverbJo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: I believe Bobby Sands died when he fasted for around 45 days.Jo- "rvijay" Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:11 AM Re: Dizzy/Diet/Fasting> > > , "heartwerk" wrote:> > > > It could be anything Vijay. Are you fasting at present? A Hindu > > friend at work was fasting and working hard - not a good combination. > > She actually fainted at work.> > > > I would think that if you eat enough nuts and seeds you should get > > enough protein, essential fatty acids and that along with plenty of > > fruit and vegetables should give you most of the minerals and vitamins > > you need, apart from D and B12.> > > > I have read that if you have lots of fruit and veg it clears toxins > > from the body but that they are not eliminated easily and are > > reabsorbed quickly. Steamed rice is very good for mopping up the > > toxins and transporting them out of the body, but I presume that as a > > raw veggie you won't be eating rice.> > > > Jo> > > > > I read a book on fasting and its effects. I also read on raw,> fruitarian. All these appealed to me and I started doing things> randomly. Yes, I did fast a few times. This I think is my biggest> fault. I need to get my boddy adjusted to these changes slowly.> Initially, I think I must make slow changes and then slowly I can> increase pace.> > For eg., I read a boon on the benefits of fasting for 45 days. One> needs to prepare their body for this by eating lesser or fasting> initially for 2 to 3 days, or better yet initially, just skip a meal> and see its effects on the body. Rapid drastic changes seem to be a> recipe for disaster.> > Vijay> > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2005 Report Posted April 24, 2005 , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > > Those are things my herbalist recommended for lowering blood pressure for > those that don't want to go the pill route. If, like many > vegetarians/vegens, you already have lower blood pressure, this could cause > it to go too low for your body. > > Lynda Yes, my BP the Docs always said was better than theirs. I do meditation etc., so it is in great control. So for sure lowering BP is not for me. However, I did several drastic changes and a combination of factors seem to be involved in what I faced. Vijay Quote
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2005 Report Posted April 24, 2005 Well, I hate being dizzy, so I really feel for you! Crossing fingers and toes that this too shall pass. Lynda - rvijay <rvijay07 Sunday, April 24, 2005 8:51 AM Re: Dizzy/Diet/Fasting > > > , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > > > > Those are things my herbalist recommended for lowering blood > pressure for > > those that don't want to go the pill route. If, like many > > vegetarians/vegens, you already have lower blood pressure, this > could cause > > it to go too low for your body. > > > > Lynda > > > Yes, my BP the Docs always said was better than theirs. I do > meditation etc., so it is in great control. So for sure lowering BP is > not for me. > However, I did several drastic changes and a combination of factors > seem to be involved in what I faced. > > Vijay To send an email to - > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2005 Report Posted April 24, 2005 I have heard that meditation is good for lowering the blood pressure. I must mention that to a work colleague who is trying very hard to lower her bp without medication, but so far is not having any success. Thanks for reminding me. Jo - " rvijay " <rvijay07 Sunday, April 24, 2005 4:51 PM Re: Dizzy/Diet/Fasting > > > , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > > > > Those are things my herbalist recommended for lowering blood > pressure for > > those that don't want to go the pill route. If, like many > > vegetarians/vegens, you already have lower blood pressure, this > could cause > > it to go too low for your body. > > > > Lynda > > > Yes, my BP the Docs always said was better than theirs. I do > meditation etc., so it is in great control. So for sure lowering BP is > not for me. > However, I did several drastic changes and a combination of factors > seem to be involved in what I faced. > > Vijay To send an email to - > Quote
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