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I think a lot of the problem is that if you are having a Herx, which I read another of your posts and it sounds like you are, you often feel very nauseated. And when you feel nauseated, it's hard to know what to eat, how to eat, and you just often don't feel like eating at all. One of the things I try to do is keep plenty of hearty soups in my house, organic soups that make me feel better. If I don't know what to eat, I often pull one of them out and heat them up. Even if I'm feeling nauseated, it will usually help settle my stomach. The other thing that seems to help a bit, and even though it's a little sugary, I keep peppermints around. They seem to help settle my stomach, and then I can eat something more substantial than just junk food. The little peppermint candies help a lot with nausea. Also, eating very small meals at a time will help, IMHO. Don't stuff yourself, don't eat fast, chew well, and take your time. Let your body tell you what it needs. You know the nutrition that is best for you. I still allow myself to eat some junk at times, because if I'm truly craving it, I think that there must be something there...I choose things, tho, like dark chocolate, which has antioxidants in it, instead of just sugary sweets, if that makes sense. Also, chocolate has magnesium, if I remember, and your body needs it to help it sleep as well as...oh, darn it, I forgot--but I know it helps with your muscles, but I don't remember exactly what it does! Anyway, it's essential. Eating fruits and veggies is very good for you. If you have a blender, sometimes making a shake is better for you, because you can sip on it, set it aside in the fridge (they don't stay good for long, but you can drink it over several hours if you need to), and then come back to it later if you need to, but you'll still get what you need, and it won't spoil. If you can't tolerate them raw, steaming them lightly will keep the nutrients intact, and actually, sometimes that's better for you... It's knowing how your body will tolerate what you need that's the trick, and it's often just a matter of experimenting. If you don't cook, then keeping the stuff you need, the staples, on hand is essential. I make it a point to keep canned goods on hand. Just choose low-sodium versions where possible. And try to get organic, too. No more chemicals than you have to! If you have canned beans, try to rinse them before you use them, that'll get rid of the starches and extra salt that's been added... Perhaps some of these suggestions will help. I know there are lots of other people here who can help. If you need anything else, or just want to talk, feel free to PM me. I really don't have it all together, I'm still struggling. I just take it day by day. But it's getting better. There's hope!  *hugs* Jen Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.
I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help.
I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days. |
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(O.K. So maybe 1 piece is more of a goal...lol)
