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LauraB said...

I am in Connecticut and we had a snow storm today....well it was supposed to be a big storm but it was sort of a dud....anyway, the airports had delays left and right so I suspect Kris is delayed getting back as today was supposed be her arrival back home. Safe travels Kris!

Kris, I am sure you will be proud....we are getting cleansed!

Now, I am really off to bed. I look forward to checking in tomorrow.

January 14, 2008 at 9:18 PM

Debbie Young said...

an amendment on the soup...reduce the garlic unless you REALLY like garlic.. was a bit too strong, but still creamy and good.
Mostly, it was not juice and that makes it special to me today..
deb

January 14, 2008 at 9:34 PM

Unknown said...

Hellloooo every (cleansing) body!

Day one for me began Sunday night at 8:00 pm when I had my last "food". Monday morning I started the day with some warm lemon water and cayenne pepper. A few hours later I had my first green drink of lettuce, kale, chard, garlic, carrot, 1/4 beet, parsley, cucumber, aloe vera... I think that is it. A few hours later I had some miso broth. A few hours after that, more green juice. Finally, this evening I had my last green juice of the day. Throughout the day I downed the water- almost a gallon. This evening I had a cup of chamomille tea. I also cleared my schedule this afternoon and took a nice long nap and did some relaxation. Tonight I had a bath in epsom salts. I plan on gradually breaking the fast tomorrow early afternoon, which would be about 40 hours or so?

I have juiced once a day for almost a year, and raw, to varying degrees,for almost that long. That kind of diet really makes this type of specific cleansing easier. I know that the large amounts of water I consumed today really helped stave off the hunger. As experts in the field of nutrition and deydration have said, much of what people interpret as hunger pains is really thirst

No kidding- a raw life with a family, and a job(s) is a killer... So much time, prep, planning, shopping, ugh!

Can't wait to crawl into bed tonight (at midnight), and get back to eating (gradually) tomorrow!

January 15, 2008 at 12:28 AM

Unknown said...

Oops- forgot to mention that I am also doing the organic whole body herbal cleanse... No symptoms of anything going on as a result of that. Did an enema,too, but nothing to show for it.

Good night- for real this time.

January 15, 2008 at 12:36 AM

Dr.Sue said...

Hi Cleansing Queens,
I'm half-way joining you all. I'm doing fruit till noon & raw until dinner, which for me isn't until 8:30, with a green juice at about 8pm. I probably should do my juice in the am,I only do that on the weekends. For some reason work screws things up for me. I walk on my lunch break so I bring fruit along and then a raw nut mixture or Lara bar.
Callie,
That's so great that Duncan has been able to live life in a better way because of his diet. You are truly a blessing to each other.
H-Gal,
Thanks for the thumbs up. Obviously drugs are needed in some circumstances, but it's important to have an alternative other than meds that have you feeling more in control because you have a choice of what you're putting in your body.Unfortunately, most of the pharmacists I work with aren't into any alternative treatments. That's why you all are so great!
Sue

January 15, 2008 at 10:13 AM

Debbie Young said...

Day Two and it's time to go..literally...not much action"down there"yesterday but just now.. yes it works!
I am drinking cucumber, lemon, celery juice with a bit of coconut water. Had a nice dry brushing and a scrub in the lavendar bath water before bed. except for the garlic overkill, I felt great and slept well.

Stay tuned for more fun today juice cleansers and others!
I will post something on my site, perhaps soups good for cleansing?
deb
debbiedoesraw.blogspot.com

January 15, 2008 at 11:07 AM

lovingson said...

My mother of 73 was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer feels good and wants to get better without chemo. I feel like the medical community is conspiring against her wishes with all the talk of death. I saw your documentary months before she was diagnosed and I want her to see your story. It is inspiring and heartfelt story of compassion. She is seeing a Wellness Center D.O. but needs continual spiritual feeding and hope. She doesnt read but would watch your documentary. Can you help?

January 15, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Basic Me said...

Today Is so muc better. I feel like dancing. having hot water and lemon and then I am going to have the warm soup for dinner that Deb gave the reciept for. It oyu all haven't been tp her blog go.. it has amazing information!! Deb you need to write a book. I love the hints and the links and the food.

I added Cayenne this morning? it has helped with the nerve pain does that sound strange or have I stumbled on something.. I love spicey food and thought why not. Delcious.

I have been adding avocado to my green juice it is so good with lemon, celery, and kale.

I pulled out the dreaded enema bag and duncan said that was as far as he could go.. but I am in for a penny and a pund so I went for it. They have been helpful to me and yes I am gaseous agterwards too. I think in the only colonic i had I was gaseous too. But it went away the next day. Don't know the reason. But you do get air into you system that is not normally there.

I am looking forward to hearing form Kris. I know it is unrealistic to think she is going to fly in and post. But... she should know she has been missed. we have all learned alot from one another and done well. I love this group we are determined. And strong . Isn't that wonderful.

Good Luck on Day two. I am loving this.. It feels delicous to be clean. Love you all. Will try the oil pull tonight to. Sounds interesting. Hugs all. Callie

January 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM

holisticgal said...

Hi Cleaning People,
I checked in to read for the first time today, and only have a short moment, so wanted to just stop in and say hello.

I am so motivated by what everyone writes, and for me, that gives me hope. I did juice in the am yesterday (greens only and a beet for the first time-just to try and keep that Champion unclogged and from heating up), was still starving, so made a huge org. veggie wrap with a rice only tortilla (with fresh, pureed walnuts cracked out of the shell off my friend's tree), then dropped into massive fatigue/sleep, not waking til about 4 hours later. But I was still too fatigued to continue juicing. I was so let down. I ended up just eating more veggies and a premade veggie patty, (and tried organic black tea to perk up so I could get out of the house, but it didn't do a lick) and I was sad. The rest of the day I was pretty non-functional til this morning.

That is what originally drew me to this site and Kris' book. I am searching for a way to come out of my situation-right now I am seeing another holistic practitioner. He has found a retrovirus ("in the Lyme family" according to him) sitting mostly in my thyroid and pancreas, as well as heavy metal toxicity (which I knew from a previous hair analysis.) I don't want to focus on the 'what's wrong' piece though-just to provide background. We are trying different things to clear all this.

When I read everyone's daily accounts of getting children ready for school, yoga, walking, dry skin brushing...my eyes just well up because I want to be doing those types of things myself.I live for all that ENERGY! I know I will get there. I have moments of vitality (when I can read and write, yeay!), but not many.

Today I woke up and juiced one third of a plastic cont. of org. spinach-this yielded maybe 16 oz of juice (someone please-is this the normal amt...? my juicer is-well, you know...) I diluted it just to try and fill me up more. I did put a small apple in there, too.

So, I am doing so much my best, which I know is all I can do. I love being good to myself, and am convinced that that has to pay off soon.
(And I do know that the tea is NOT being 'good,' in case you thought I didn't know...)

Well, that's all the moping you'll get from me. I just wanted to share to be completely candid, and who knows, maybe it will help someone else who's trying to go through this, too.

I was strangely comforted when everyone was saying they got tired on the cleanse..I felt so not alone.

Proud of everyone,
Jen

January 15, 2008 at 11:39 AM

LauraB said...

Hey everyone! Day 2 and we are off. My complaints about the pipes not working are no longer.....I guess I should just be more patient. I feel great and slept like a log last night. Everyone in my family overslept this morning, probably because I wasn't up to get everyone moving. We were in a huge rush to make the bus and get the little one to preschool, but we made it. Special thanks to my husband.....a HUGE help! I started with a delicious green drink of celery, spinach, cucumber, sprouts, kale and added some lemon, thanks for that tip.....I hadn't done that before, delish! (I now have my kids making the juice. They won't drink it yet, but they are 5 and 2 1/2 so I don't blame them.....baby steps. First make the juice, than drink it, right :-) My husband on the other hand, loves it!) Then after getting the kids to school I enjoyed water and lemon and a kick-ass 4 1/2 mile run....I didn't think I had it in me after yesterday, but my energy is way up! I did some errands, bought more green veggies and just made another batch of Green Raw Soup from Dr. Young's book. I improvised slightly and it so yum! My challenge is tonight. I have dinner plans with friends and all the kids after a play our kids are in. Pizza is on the menu, ugh! I haven't had pizza in months, but if the hunger hits I need to resist. I am trying to get everyone to come to my house so I don't have to go out to dinner and instead munch on my raw soup, but no one is decided yet.

Good luck and all and have a cleansed day!

January 15, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Debbie Young said...

to dear Jen
don't be so down on yourself.. remember when we started this cleanse that we talked about starting where you are, doing what is right for you.. you are doing just fine.
After my last dissapointing blood test a person on giveittomeraw.com asked if I could just accept that blood test as perfect as it was...maybe if you say your day is perfect as it was then you will feel some pressure lift off? I know it help me to reframe the situation.
Keep going, you are doing great and eating lots of good things...just consider what the average american does to themselves everyday and you will know that your are super above average!
Deb

January 15, 2008 at 2:11 PM

Sandra said...

Oh my dear sweet Jen friend, it hurts my heart so to hear you sounding the slightest bit down. You have become such an inspiration and bright light here for me personally, and for so many in our li'l posse. I hope that, like Deb said, you can find the light in your dark days. You've certainly helped me to find it in mine. In fact, I've been taking comfort in knowing that it was my darkest hour that first prompted you to post here. Of course you probably would have done so eventually anyway, but I'm not choosing to look at it that way. I'm taking credit dammit-for pulling you into the fold, because, frankly, it makes me feel good. It gives my suffering a silver lining named Jen. Let the light in as much as you can about your situation. Maybe you can't see any silver lining right now (boy do I know how crappy this feels!) but trust that in time you will be able to. When I was feeling my WORST and could not imagine that I'd EVER feel better, a quote came across my desk: DWELL IN POSSIBILITY. These three words were the only ones I could latch onto. I didn't really believe that I'd ever feel okay, but I could dwell in the possibility. Maybe this will work for you? Dwell in the possibility that your day yesterday was perfect just as it was. Dwell in the possibility that you will rise up out of this fatigue into the greatest version of your grandest vision of your beautiful self. Dwell in the possibility that we are all being healed right now and that even our bad days are serving our highest purpose. Sending HUGE LOVE to you, gorgeous holistic Jen Friend, and to all cleansing gods and goddesses and to Dancing Queen Callie and Raw Pioneer Deb who started it all, and of course our crazy sexy Kris who will hopefully get her honeymooned hiney back here soon to flood us all with her crazy sexy love. Virtual hugs to one and all,
Sandra

January 15, 2008 at 2:41 PM

Jennifer said...

Jen -

I'm terrible at saying the right thing, so I'm going to borrow this quote! "EVERY CELL IN YOUR BODY IS EAVESDROPPING ON YOUR THOUGHTS" Depak Chopra, MD.

When I read that it really resinated with me. Try to stay positive. Fill your mind with peace and love. I know how hard it is to stay positive when you don't feel good, but your mind is extremely powerful, and your cells need positive re-enforcement. I had a little set back of my own the last 4 days. The pain is really getting to me and my energy is way, way down. I just keep telling myself that if the girls here can do it, then I can too! You are one of my favorite motivators here. You are strong, and lift people up. Take that and feed it to your cells! You may not be able to run circles around someone right now, but you have the gift of wrapping them with love!

Jennifer

January 15, 2008 at 4:41 PM

Debbie Young said...

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January 15, 2008 at 4:56 PM

RachelRae said...

Hi all,
I know most of you started your cleanse yesterday, but I decided to start a couple days early. Today I'm feeling amazing! I took today to transition to more green drinks and lemon water (without the maple syrup!). I'm making lots of veggie broth with the greens powder. I also found some wheat grass powder. It's great to get all the probiotics back in my system. The green powder actually taste too badly in the veggie broth. I am using the organic Pacific brand, which is really yummy! I also had a bit of soup today, did some yoga, and dry brushing.
~Rach

January 15, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Debbie Young said...

News Flash: I just got my shipment from Harvestessentials.com...my new 150.00 Jack LaLane blender is THE BOMB and works so amazingly fast.. half the price of the vitamix or blendtec and plenty of power.. I really love it already:)
I also got an omega juicer.. so wheatgrass growin is the place for me..next ..got an excalibur dehydrator too.. the family is in for some treats.. I am still on my cleanse.
I did make an extrordinary drink that is probably not very cleansing.. it involved Jack's blender, some almond milk, romaine lettuce, frozen bananas and a tablespoon of cacao nibs yummy yummy and smoooth.. tune in for my next adventure!
deb

January 15, 2008 at 7:20 PM

scnewme said...

OK cleansing queens - day two a bit easier, don't ya think? Jen, I was right there with you in the disappointment department yesterday - a first timer who just didn't really know what to expect and it was pretty rough. Still pretty new at this too (just a few months) and since chemo ended in September I try telling myself babysteps too. Still, it is incredibly frustrating some days as a single mom with two kids (nine and twelve) who have yet to even try the juice, returning to work part-time, life can be draining, yes I agree....boy did I need a swift kick in the ass, so I reread Kris' cleansing post and comments from earlier this month for some much needed inspiration myself.

Each and every one of you on one occasion or another have lifted and supported another when we've really needed it. The eloquence of your words, enthusiastic support, suggestions, receipes, heartfelt spirit and love give me so much strength.

I don't think I'd have ever gotten this far without the motivation I see in all of you...you all give on a daily basis...omg Sandra..."Dwell on the possibility," that was so awesome (you could write for tut.com)!!! This is the true meaning of friendship here, so thank you my friends, for helping me to become a new and improved version of me! I know I can do this, we all can do it together....thank you, thank you...huge hugs and cheers with a glass full of green love...

Sherry

January 15, 2008 at 7:33 PM

clint said...

Hi Jen,

Remember....
...it's always 'Darkest right before the Dawn'....

Dark times aren't fun.... keep breathing... you'll pull thru to the other side very soon !

sincerely,

Clint

January 15, 2008 at 8:04 PM

Unknown said...

Good evening all!

Day two (and a half) for me... After my 40 hour juice fast, this afternoon I transitioned into food again. Started with a green smoothie made of rainbow chard, kale, almond milk, lettuce, coconut oil, flax, frozen bananas and frozen raspberries. Wow! Total yum (Deb- sounds like you and I had the same idea of "treating" ourselves by adding in some yummy stuff). An hour or two later, some miso broth (with steamed veggies this time). After that- almond butter with veggies. This evening for dinner I had a huge salad. I was really hungry today, once I started eating I discovered this! Still trying to keep up the water intake. I'll be doing the herbal detox for two weeks, so I am still waiting to see what results I get with that...

Oh, by the way, I walked away from temptation in the workplace today- plate full of cookies, just calling out to me in our breakroom. I know that I'll splurge eventually and have a cookie, but I am going to pick my moments and savor them, not do it mindlessly. I am enjoying the POWER of being able to walk away. To say, "no thanks, not now". That is true freedom! I have never had to monitor what I eat becuase I've always been thin and in shape. People still tell me to go ahead and enjoy sweets and treats, because I don't need to watch my weight. What they don't realize is what sugar does to not only one's body, but to cancer! So, this having to avoid sweets is new to me. The vegetarian diet I was on was no problem, and the raw food diet is no problem (other than cost and prep-time), but not having my sugar- what?

Jen, I was right there with you today as far as the energy drop goes. Yesterday I was surprised at how much energy I did mantain, but this morning after getting my middle school daughter up and her breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared (I work all day today so I get things prepared for the family before I leave), drove the one hour round trip to school and back, then returned to feed and walk the dogs in the 20 degree cold, and finally, my homeschooled son up, fed and his school work out, and finally cleaning up the kitche for the morning, I c-r-a-s-h-e-d big time!! I crawled back in bed and slept soundly for about an hour and a half, woke up, and just laid in bed for the next half hour wondering how I was going to get through the rest of the day which included 7 hours of "work", and two hours of commuting. I know that this was a result of the juice fast, but there are days when I have very low energy anyway. I consider the fact that my body is dealing with cancer every moment of every day, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and that has to take a toll. For the first time, I am cutting myself some slack. Also, my schedule is absolutely insane, which is why I decided to take a leap and leave a job I love for a more uncertain, less hours/week job, but one that will allow more "me" time. Don't be afraid to let your body and mind dictate once in a while. If you have low energy, honor that. If you have a great amount of energy, go with it! It's hard for me to accept the days I have a lull in my energy, but instead of beating myself up about it, I try to actually slow down a bit, and follow my rhythms and moods. This is huge work for me, but it's worth it!

Hang in there everybody!

January 15, 2008 at 9:35 PM

Anne said...

Day 2, checking in.

Kept to my own personal program today.

•Dry brushed
•Oil pulled
•Yoga
•Walk
•Green purple-ade--cucumber, celery, spinach, lemon, apple, beet. Yield: about 18 oz.
•Green smoothie--berries, pear, chard, whole-food multivitamin, hemp protein, probiotic. Yield: About 3 cups.
•Raw til dinner--big "salad gone nuts" for lunch; salad and soba noodles for dinner
•Confidently expressed feelings at work about some high-stress stuff (budget cuts/job cuts in my department)

In my (limited) experience, the first day or two of a pretty strict cleanse is tiring and a little sickening. The first time I did a raw bender, I thought I had come down with the flu. I was achy and nauseated and had a splitting headache and could barely get off the couch.

Raw is a lot of prep work--and a lot of money!--but I am really trying to look at it as insurance. And even all the work isn't that bad once I get into a good routine. I'm still getting back into the routine of getting my daughters off to school (after xmas break), so things are feeling a little rushed. But when I think about the difference in how I feel these days versus how I felt when I wasn't living this lifestyle--night and day.

Callie, enjoy your coconut oil :)

On to Day 3--nothing but energy for all!

--Anne

January 16, 2008 at 12:01 AM

apoopslingingmonkey said...

Headaches~ Someone in an earlier post had mentioned headaches... I get bad headaches from MSG (Monosodium glutamate), alot of people do too, because MSG shrinks your brain blood vessels (scary risk of stroke too), it also affects your lungs- breathing issues, tightness of chest,shallow breathing, heart palpitations etc.

MSG can also be hidden in many ingredients- so even if your product says 'no msg' doesn't mean that there isn't technically msg in an ingredient they use in their product-so here's some ingredients that usually contain msg- so read your food labels closely-its so easy to ingest msg without even knowing it....
Glutamate,Glutamic acid,Gelatin,Nitrates,Calcium caseinate,Textured protein,Monopotassium glutamate,Sodium caseinate,Yeast nutrient,Yeast extract,Yeast food,Autolyzed yeast,Hydrolyzed protein,(any protein that is hydrolyzed),Hydrolyzed corn gluten,Natrium glutamate...

Last week everyday with my greens dinner salad for 3 days in a row I added croutons as a treat lol- well, I had a constant headache for 3 days (which i never get headaches), until the 3rd night I all of a sudden realized to read my crouton label (duh!) and sure enough within the ingredient label said 'monosodium glutamate'...so the next day- no croutons- no headache...amazing huh?! lol!...live and learn ;)

Dr.Mercola posted these on his youtube-watch this- crazy stuff! this will scare anyone into being healthy :)
part 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KKMUYYdjmA0
part 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oIbk5O_Hkf8
part 3
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xph84bNde1U


btw- everyone is so inspiring :) I have not started my fast yet... I'm starting mine soon-
am I the only one here that has not started the fast yet?

My few cents about lemon water~ I started adding lemon to my water when Kris mentioned it a long time ago- someone had asked her a question about it, and she basically said how it was hugely alkalizing to the body. Its so refreshing and energizing-
it truly is Wonder Water! I feel no sleepiness through out the day if I drink it. If I don't drink it, I totally feel the difference. It seems to give me energy the way caffeine would. Anyone here who has not incorporated lemon daily into their water, just try it, it really works amazingly!

January 16, 2008 at 6:44 AM

LauraB said...

Good Morning on day 3....so far so good! Last night was a bit rough. I was really hungry, probably because I had a kick-ass run yesterday and we had a slew of people and kids over eating pizza and cake. I managed to munch my raw soup and get through it. When I was cleaning up I started to dig into the cake, but threw it in the garbage before I could do any damage. My kids were not happy about the cake being thrown in a huff into the garbage, but they are healthier for it too.

Started today with a nice juicy cup of hot water and lemon and now I am enjoying a big glass of green juice with some coconut water and lime juice.....in the words of Rachel Ray.....Delish....yumo!

Good luck and wherever you are, stay with it! Have good clean-green day!

January 16, 2008 at 10:01 AM

Debbie Young said...

Whee! Day 3...ok the broccoli soup, not so good:( but I ate it and love my Jack LL blender! It is really powerful and my soup was warmed, yeah!
I am making a batch of rawvoluntion onion bread, smells delightful, in the dehydrator, can't wait till it's done so everyone can try it.. converting this family is number one next goal!
I used my Omega 8003 ,so quiet, juice is quite wonderful and pulp free- love it.
My raw food kitchen is looking pretty cool.
Good Luck all
Debbie

January 16, 2008 at 10:59 AM

Jennifer said...

Is anyone else getting worried about Kris? I hope she is OK

Jennifer

January 16, 2008 at 2:58 PM

Sandra said...

I didn't want to say it, but yes, I'm getting concerned about Kris. Bav, too. Where oh where? Let's try to stay positive.
Holistic Jen, let us hear from you. How are you doing?
Callie, do you have any inside track on Kris? Hopefully, she's too blissed out to be bothered with her laptop.
Kris, we're sending you love and hoping to hear from you soon.
Peace, everyone.

January 16, 2008 at 3:09 PM

Anne said...

I'm not worried about Kris. Bav? Maybe. It has been awhile since we've heard from her. My guess is that maybe Kris extended her honeymoon by a few days or is just racing around with re-entry after a vacation.

Here's a cute story about Kris I ran across online:

http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2008/1/Community+Notebook/Lust-for-Life?page=1

It's nothing new, but just a fun little piece.

Happy Day 3, everyone. Off to have a salad. I hope everybody's feeling GREAT today.

--Anne

January 16, 2008 at 3:15 PM

RachelRae said...

I noticed many of you are dry brushing. May I ask what you all use? Any suggestions?

As I transitioned off of the Master Cleanse to more greens, I'm feeling pretty amazing! I got an hours worth of cardio in today.

I am not worried about Kris either. She probably is adjusting back to life here in the States after a honeymoon.

January 16, 2008 at 4:05 PM

Unknown said...

I have a question for the wonderful group. I just started my first round of chemo (I had a bilateral mastectomy in November with partial temp reconstruction, will have new "girls" and downsized when all is said and done). I have to go through six total doses of Taxotere, Cytoxan,and Adriamycin. The nausea and achy flu thing is there, so I've been sticking to the flu diet but feeling okay. My vitamins have been reduced to just my cardio multi. Any suggestions for good eats? Supplements are a no no at the moment. My docs are the chiefs of their fields at a huge NCI teaching hospital.

January 16, 2008 at 4:31 PM

I'mDamnIrony said...

I'm pretty sure Kris is spreading the love (or at least her movie) in NYC tonight:

http://www.organicavenue.com/products/events.php

Wish I could make it! Does that cowgirl ever stop?

January 16, 2008 at 4:36 PM

Debbie Young said...

Hi Rachel
I use those scrubby cloths, I got it at the japanese market but you can get them at Target. I got one that is pretty rough.. it takes a bit of getting used to.
I like that it drys out between baths and I use it in the bath or shower with soap too, for more scrubbing action.
Hope that helps
deb

January 16, 2008 at 4:48 PM

LauraB said...

I have been dry brushing for about a month or so. We absorb so much through our skin just as the skin is a great vessel for releasing the toxins. Dry brushing helps release the toxins and it feels SO GOOD. When I started dry brushing I had huge cravings for sugar. I suspect this was the toxins releasing, sort of like how on a cleanse you have to feel worse before you feel better. I dry brush before a shower and then use coconut oil after the shower. I have a lot of skin problems on my legs and arms from my chemo and meds and I notice that dry brushing really helps control the itch.

Designsbytatiana
I also had bi-lateral mast. surgery (but I can't reconstruct yet.) I had the same protocol of chemo as you described, in addition to herceptin. I was not fortunate enough to have this raw diet knowledge while in treatments so I can't speak for what worked, but I would try lots of delish and wholesome smoothies. I felt so bad during treatments that anything that went down easily and tasted good was what I needed. feel free to email me if you want to chat, I know what you are going through right now. Be strong! I will be thinking of you.

laurabrande@yahoo.com

January 16, 2008 at 5:17 PM

Unknown said...

I know Kris mentions dry brushing...I kind of have thin skin that can be sensitive. What's the best way to go about it? I'm all about getting these toxins out!

January 16, 2008 at 5:38 PM

LauraB said...

I forgot to mention. I have a dry brush I got from my local health food store. I did some research online about dry brushing techniques.....brushing from the ankle/feet upwards and paying attention behind the knees and then from the wrists up to the shoulder. If anyone has any other techniques please chime in. It really does feel good!

January 16, 2008 at 8:17 PM

Debbie Young said...

Hey Laura and all the cowpokes,
(that sounds wrong somehow...)
I read that you shoud do dry brushing like so:
1. Always brush towards your heart
2. Do seven strokes per area
That's all I know...

Today I had to eat SOMETHING so I made a tiny smoothie with chocolate powder, hemp protein powder, some almond butter and almond milk. Yum..
did I mention that I am hungry?
It is really hard to do this when you have to do life, taking care of kids, cooking, house, working, lifting weights, being tortured by food smells at Trader Joes and Whole Foods.. did I mention that I am hungry?
love and veggie juice and an early bedtime
deb xoxox
Oh, shoot project runway is on tonight.. no rest for the wicked!

January 16, 2008 at 8:22 PM

LauraB said...

Hi Deb, I also read that you brush toward the heart. Sorry if I was confusing in my post...thanks for the clarification. Starting at my feet and work upwards and from the wrists inward (toward the shoulder) but you are right, toward the heart.

I am hungry too! I find 3 days is my threshold, although I felt great today. I have been all greens and all juice until tonight where I had a green salad and then later on a pear. I am going to continue the rest of the week being all green juice until dinner and then have a green salad for dinner. The support here has been great, as you can see because I check in with the blog A LOT!

I have to say, I am a bit frustrated. I have been very disciplined with being raw etc. for sometime now. Before adopting this lifestyle I had gained some weight from chemo and meds. Since going raw I have lost SOME weight, but it is not melting off like I thought it would. One would think I would be a skinny rail based on how I eat and exercise, but it isn't happening. I suspect my meds have something to do with it, but I can't get rid of the extra in my mid-section. I DO feel great and I know that is very important, but I would love to shed the extra weight. I am not talking about a ton of weight, maybe 7 pounds to go....but these last pounds are tough, ugh!

January 16, 2008 at 8:52 PM

Debbie Young said...

Hi Laura
I hear ya... I am losing weight on raw but I am on no meds at all. Have you had kids? That "loose skin" thing can be literally impossible to lose, my bf has so much after three kids.. the only way is to get surgery and that is not good. I just have a wierd bunchy skin around my navel from my daughter, no matter how thin I get!
Are you exercising? Cardio and weights and some kind of yoga, pilates, that is the holy trinity for weight loss.
If the meds affect your hormones that could be it too...stress too adds middle section lbs.
Hang in there, tomorrow is day 4...I am going to keep trying!
deb

January 16, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Dr.Sue said...

Hey RachelRae & all,
Back of the knees, innerthigh up to groin & armpits are the lymph glands, so most important. I have a Yerba Prima skin brush, do it everyday. It's really made my legs soft. It is a little rough, gets softer with use. One should wash it with soap & water about every 4th time or so.
I skipped the gym tonight & instead danced for 1/2 hr in the livingroom (blinds closed). Put on cable TV to one of the music stations in the 900's called "Party Mix", it was SO much more fun than the gym!
Cleanse on!!!

January 16, 2008 at 10:11 PM

Anne said...

Checking in, Day 3

•Two walks (today's one of my days NOT in the office, so I walk my daughters to school and pick them up in the afternoon, so two miles total)

•No yoga yet, although I have high ambitions to do a 20-minute relaxation tape before bed

•Raw til noon (big green lemonade and a big green smoothie), then without thinking had a piece of sprouted toast. Huge salad for lunch (my husband asked, "Feeding the temple?" when he saw my big plate of organic greens, avocados, etc.), and raw nuts for a snack later. More salad and black bean tacos, loaded with raw veggies, for dinner.

Had a few moments of feeling crummy before dinner. Thought I was brewing up a big stomach issue, like the old days of SAD-eating. But, no, had a big old you-know-what (TMI . . .) and felt immediately better. Now my energy level is up over the moon, got a positive attitude despite MAJOR STRESS at my job right now and am looking forward to tomorrow.

Thanks, everyone, for the dry brushing advice. I have a natural brush that I got at Whole Foods. It's got a long handle on it so I can get my back.

Debbie, I have an Omega 8003, too. I love it, except I wish the feed tube were bigger. Things get kinda messy when I re-juice the pulp.

As for that loose skin from having babies--I have a little of that, even though I'm skinnnnnny right now. No surgery for me, for sure! I embrace this stuff as a battle scar, a bit of a source of pride. This little narrow-hipped bod carried and delivered two 7.5-pound gorgeous and funny and super-smart girl babies (now 11 and 8) and it performed awesomely! I was told I couldn't deliver anything bigger than 6 pounds and this bod proved them wrong, twice. If it wants to carry a little extra skin around the waist as a souvenir, no problem.

On to Day 4--a high-energy day to you all!

--Anne

January 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM

LauraB said...

.....and it is day 4....onward! My hot water is boiling right now and some fresh cut lemons are waiting to flavor it up, my tummy can't wait. Feeling hungry this morning, but motivated for sure!
Deb, thanks for the encouragement to keep going and reminding me again that the meds are taking control over the last of the weight loss, It helped a lot!....I will keep at it and beat my meds....even if it takes a little extra. And I think I could win the prize for loose skin, seriously. I had 2 kids and 2 c-sections and the 2nd one was performed by a doctor who didn't help the situation, so frustrating. I don't even carry around a raisin on my stomach, more like a whopping prune! Before being diagnosed I did consider surgery, event consulted with some plastics, but in the last year and half I have had enough surgeries, enough meds, enough complications that I don't think I could stomach (no pun intended) another one....Having had bi-lateral mast. and no reconstruction ..... well, the idea of a cute bathing suit is out the window anyway. It is all about comfort now and digging deep in the sand with my kids....good health and huge energy!

Enjoy the day and stay clean, clean, clean.

January 17, 2008 at 6:47 AM

LauraB said...

...oh, and the Omega rocks, but I agree a wider mouth would help. I use the strainer over the container otherwise the juice has pulp....but it rocks.

January 17, 2008 at 6:48 AM

Debbie Young said...

Come home Little Kris, come home!
Anyhow...sipping a licorice root tea..I woke up hungry in the middle of the night, yikes! But by 6am I felt fine, not any hungrier than usual.
I have made kiwi, strawberry, banana ice cream using the Omega, the kids are in heaven. Hubby gets a raw onion bread sandwich with veggies and sunflower Notmayo (from Nomi Shannon Raw Gourmet, really good book)
I am not sure what today holds, only that I will keep on trying to juice and stay clean.
On warward Cleansing Soldiers!
deb

January 17, 2008 at 10:52 AM

LauraB said...

Mid day on day 4 and I fell off the wagon...just a bit. I was shopping at this adorable boutique near my town (hey Kris, on Bank Street in NM) and of course but a nice bowl of M&M's were calling my name.....oh why oh why did I reach for a few because I just wanted more and more. I stayed in control and when I got back to my car I CHUGGED my water with lemon. I am sipping a delish green juice with coconut water and lime to get back on for the afternoon. I do have to say that after this week I feel so wonderful. My head is clear, my energy is up and my skin is healing. Far cry from Monday, but it was all worth it. My plan, juice this afternoon....STOP picking at the kids stuff and a big spinach and sprout salad for dinner......yum.

Deb, I know the Omega has major capabilities, but I have only used it for juice and wheatgrass. I know I have to read to do more, but if you have tips for the other yummy things it can do please enlighten me.

Kris.....we miss you. Welcome home and come join us :-)

January 17, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Unknown said...

I'm loving what you gals are commenting on. My tummy is the one spot I wished to change. Okay, so now I'm in the midst of bilateral reconstruction...which will finish after the chemo....hey, downsizing from ample D++++ to something smaller is greatly appreciated! I tried to ask for the buy two get one free deal-meaning a tummy tuck, but they just shook their heads. My daughters, both born naturally and contributing to this in tandem with me having thin skin and being small, just say it's a badge of honor. Great! Well, it's not going anywhere, so I'd better get used to it. Oh, my girls are 23 and 20....I'd really better get over this now!

January 17, 2008 at 2:38 PM

jen said...

you are an inspiration.
enjoy this beautiful day

January 17, 2008 at 3:38 PM

Debbie Young said...

Ok so the fourth day must be chocolate day... I also had a lapse...a Daroba 87% cacao bar, about half of it...so delish but now I am bouncing off the walls...ready to clean every thing in sight!
I had just had a Dr Oz...not sure but I think my body is about done.. I got positively loopy last night and barely could work up the energy to wash my hair in the bath...sigh. I may be losing too much weight too fast as well, got to weigh again.
Back in the saddle cowpokes!
deb

January 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM

LauraB said...

Hey Deb
What is a Dr. Oz? Is it green powder????? If so, how in the world do you make a green powder drink so it takes good. My continuously taste 'like the pond.' I need a big green drink tonight and then back on my reg. veggie raw plan tomorrow. I have actually had a lot of energy, but a to want to eat and pick at my kid's food....no a good combo.
Green cheers all......this has been fun!

January 17, 2008 at 5:01 PM

Lauren said...

Hello, it's been awhile since I've checked in or written I should say. I've been reading posts, but been too tired to write anything. I started my new job this week and I have to get up a lot earlier than I'm used to. My body is adjusting, which is difficult cuz I've been going through a bout of insomnia.
Anyways, I've been keeping of with the cleanse. I'm doing the renew life organic cleanse. I basically take a bunch of pills. I know the one's with fiber are doing a decent job. Not sure about the other ones. One set of pills are herbs that are supposed to support the liver, lungs, lymphatic system etc...but how would I know if those are working?
Besides the renew life, I'm sticking to raw 'til dinner, which I want to continue after the clease as well. I'm staying Vegan for now. I've been doing that since the beginning of the month. I started dry brushing, which I was doing wrong! Thanks for the tips ladies :) I'm juicing everyday, and green vibrance in the morning (yuck!).
I was supposed to stay away from alcohol, but I blew that the other day. It's so hard to be good in restaurants. I also took a couple of bites of my friend's dessert (oops). Even so, I was proud that it actually was about 2 small bites as opposed to hogging most the dessert like I used to do. I think I want to try to stay away from restaurants during the cleanse, but I'm afraid my friends will think I'm anti-social. Also, most my friends would think this diet is wacky, which is annoying cuz I feel I have to hide what I'm doing until I can rave about how amazing I feel.
Another thing I'm doing is reading The PH Miracle, which honestly is a little intimadating. I thought I was doing well until I started reading it. Oh well I'm gonna keep reading.
I start a new semester of school next week! I'm so nervous that getting super busy again is going to make me go downhill.

Wow I wrote a book! sorry.

January 17, 2008 at 5:36 PM

apoopslingingmonkey said...

Nurses & Doctors & those of you in the Medical field...heres a great link-

http://www.ewg.org/sites/nurse_sur
vey/analysis/whatyoucando.php


Heres cool link for everyone-
http://enviroblog.org/20
08/01/mixedgreens001.htm

January 17, 2008 at 6:08 PM

apoopslingingmonkey said...

Hi Laura :)
for info on Dr.Oz- Read Kris'post-
"Recipe swaps!"
Friday, October 26, 2007

January 17, 2008 at 6:11 PM

Debbie Young said...

Ok, for green vibrance, it's very, well, Kelpy. I found that adding a squirt of lemon and making it sort of concentrated, like one package to 8oz then drinking it down helps. Nothing really fixes it, unless you add it to a green smoothie with chocolate in it to mask it!
Hope that helps some
Dr Oz is:
Spinach
parsley
kale
ginger
lemon
apple
carrot
or you can sub other greens like chard.
deb
ps I love extra ginger in mine.

January 17, 2008 at 6:20 PM

Sandra said...

Thanks to the person who posted the link to Kris's book signing last night. It made me feel much better. She is probably just busy being a rock star, to which I say "Woo-hoo!" I am going to try not to fret over her whereabouts for another minute. I am obnoxiously paranoid. It's a family trait.

Deb, when you say "green smoothie" what do you mean? I assume it's done in a blender not a juicer and maybe has some avocado in it? I'm actually tempted to try the green vibrance the way you suggested, as the stuff truly makes me gag. I just downed one with lemon juice in it, but still...bleck! Are you supposed to drink it on an empty stomach and wait a while to eat anything after drinking it, like the juice? Not trying to be too anal about it but if I'm going to choke it down, I want the max benefits!
You're all inspiring me with your cleansed up selves. I plan on doing a juice fast when I get home next week. Your tales have helped me to know what to expect.
Holistic Jen, where are you?
And Callie...helloooo??

January 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM

LauraB said...

Thanks Deb, I guess I do Dr. Oz's, but I stick to all green and leave out the fruit, yum!....I could use one right about now. I am picking at my kids food again.....definite No No....I don't want to undo all the progress from this week. I am going to juice again tomorrow until dinner and stay on track and STOP PICKING....the picks add up.
-green cheers!

January 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Debbie Young said...

Hi Sandra
Glad to hear you are doing well and ready to cleanse!
Green smoothie is any greens, but spinach and collards and romaine are very mild, blended with water or coconut water or almond milk, then add your choice of frozen or fresh fruit. You can add whatever makes you happy, hemp powder, nuts, super foods, agave, chocolate powder (I love Green and Blacks organic chocolate powder:)
Do a google on green smoothie there are a million styles you can try.
Deb

January 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM

Sandra said...

Thanks, Deb! I googled green smoothie as you suggested. Yum!! I can't wait to get home to my blender. I hope it's a powerful one. I've never tried anything like that in it before.

January 18, 2008 at 12:31 AM

Anne said...

I've been doing green smoothies for almost two years now. Here are some of my favorite combos:

•Raspberries, a pear, spinach.

•Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, a peach, kale.

•Berries, an orange, half a banana, beet greens.

•Berries, a banana, any greens.

•Berries, an apple, any greens.

For greens, I use spinach, kale, chard or beet greens. Carrot greens, radish greens, collard greens and mustard greens are YUCK. I always just use enough water to make the blender go.

I also add any of the following to my smoothies: hemp powder, green vibrance, bee pollen, probiotics, a multivitamin (I hate swallowing those big things and the Vitamix just whirs them into the smoothie so I don't even notice it), flax seed.

Day 4, and I'm suddenly exhausted and achy. I've been going a little short on sleep--staying up too late and getting up too early, and last night I dreamed about an old friend/lover who died of cancer last year. It was so great to see him, but when he visits me in my dreams, I always feel a little emotionally hungover the next day. It's hard to explain, the connection I had to this guy and the reason his death affected me so much even though I hadn't seen him in 10 years, but sometimes I look forward to going to sleep because maybe I'll see him in my dreams. It had been a few months, but he visited me last night, and today I'm tired on many levels.

I hope everyone has had a good Day 4. I was thinking, when Kris finally does check in, it's gonna take her about two weeks just to catch up on her reading here!

January 18, 2008 at 1:00 AM

LauraB said...

Happy Friday from the snowy northeast.....

I have a question about green smoothies. With food combining in mind, I thought it was a no-no to combine fruit with anything. Is it okay to combine with greens and is it different because it is in a smoothie form.....thanks!

January 18, 2008 at 7:18 AM

Jennifer said...

Kris was at a book signing?!!!! Yay! I'm with you Sandra. I am so overprotective and worry obsessivley. God I hope I'm not scarring my children for life with my paranoia.

FIL update. I went to see him yesterday and even though he has been on some heavy duty antibiotics for over a week now, he woke up with a fever of 101.0 So we're waiting to hear from the doctor to find out what is going on. There is no sense of emergency at the place he is at, which just doesn't jive with my worry-wart mind! They have him on some pain drug called hydromorphone, and it litterally is making him nuts! He just cant remeber things that are happening because he is so drugged up. I don't know if that is good or bad, but it scares me!

Jen- Where are you? I hope you are feeling stronger. I'm sending you massive, juiced up, energy vibes today!

Callie, come out, come out, wherever you are!

Cleansers, you guys rock! I don't know how you are doing it. I don't think I could go 1 day without solid food in my belly. Just the thought of not being able to eat would make me want to eat more. I have been sooooo good with my foods lately though. Juice, smoothies, and mostly raw till dinner. My husband is convinced that I'm going to be a vegetarian soon. I'm having a very hard time with some of the meat I used to eat. I just don't feel right about it anymore, but I still love food so much, that I'm struggling with not eating it too. What is there to eat besides veggies when you are a vegetarian? Please don't say tofu!!! YUK! Which reminds me, I would like to start talking about SOY. Is it good? Bad? I know Kris was going cover that topic, but she must be super busy.

Jennifer

January 18, 2008 at 9:14 AM

Jennifer said...

Oh, I forgot, I wanted to ask if anyone here knows where I can get meditation mala? I read they help keep you on track during meditation and would like to try them.

Jennifer

January 18, 2008 at 9:15 AM

SweetAnnee said...

hey crazy girl. hope you're having the BEST time
ever!!
you rock girl!!

deena

January 18, 2008 at 9:20 AM

scnewme said...

Hey all,

Checking in (finally) from days 3 and 4! Been eating raw til dinner and added a second juicing mid-afternoon...just when you need that energy lift! This has been tough, but I can see and feel the difference. Detox pimples on my face, too! Have been dry brushing and epsom baths and then coconut oil after - practically lickable, lol!! Gonna try to get through the weekend doing this, but company is here and it will be challenging....been totally craving chocolate and avoiding the oreos...made a hemp shake with Fair Trade Organic choc instead - was totally yummy!!!

I couldn't see that link saying Kris was at a book signing...maybe she just extended the honeymoon??? Really miss her...and Bav too, its been too long!

Jennifer - soy is total yuck!! Natalia Rose says it in her book, and there are many reasons to avoid it...but I'll let Kris go there.

Hope the cleanse is going well for everyone - my kids have been very supportive and really has helped me! Love all the soup and smoothie receipes...I'm one of those non-creative types and need to follow...thanks!

Sherry

January 18, 2008 at 10:37 AM

Dr.Sue said...

Jennifer,
You're right, in nursing homes things are much slower than in the hospital. I work in long-term care which is nursing homes & assisted living, and my mother has been in a memory-care home for a year with demntia/alzheimer's, so I know. You need to stay on top of the situation. Hydromorphone is Dilaudid, an old drug, but effective. Many people, especially the elderly, are out of it on pain meds, they all bind to the opioid receptors so act very similar, but there are so many different pain drugs. Hydromorphone comes in different strengths and also a liquid so there are options. Also, if he has constant pain, it's best to be on a long-acting pain med such as MS Contin or Oxycontin, which last between 8-12 hours & then can also have somethingfor "break through pain" which would be a shorter acting pain med.
I just realized, is he getting this IV? If not, hydromorphone is a shorter acting pain med USUALLY given every 4-6 hours.

As for food for you as a veg, I've only eaten fish for the last 20 years, no other meat, and that may be a good transition for you off of other meat. There are lots of "fake meat" foods out there made by Gargenburger, Dr. Praegger's, Morning Star Farms, Bocca etc. Remember, these are processed so they have lots of ing. not so healthy in them, but, they are also a transitional food & in moderation can help. If you're a cheese person, some recommend raw goat cheese (best) or raw cow's milk cheese (acceptable, but not digested as well as goat). See Natalia Rose's books, she likes raw goat. Cheese is still acidic, even if raw goat. You don't have to do it all at once. Most inportant is to get off red meat. Also, google vegetarian recipes, so many things to eat. Any kind of nuts (raw is best), grains (so many out there, try a bunch of them),beans/legumes. I'm sure everybody here will chime in. Lots of knowledge on these pages. I've really never missed meat.
I can talk on food all day but gotta go to work so I can bu my organic greens!
Sue

January 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM

apoopslingingmonkey said...

I cant wait till Kris comes back :)
I'm also looking sooooo forward to her to do that soy post...

January 18, 2008 at 10:51 AM

clint said...

hey goony,

I'll probably get nailed for this, but here's some insight on Soy.

If I had health ailments, I'd avoid the stuff completely... but, you can judge for yourself.

http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/
Soy%20Allergens.html

http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/
soydangers.html

all the best,

Clint

January 18, 2008 at 10:57 AM

Debbie Young said...

Wow wee this must be some kind of blog post comment worlds record!!!
Ok, day 5 a bit rough around the gills gals and guys! I was so freezing cold last night that I made a warmed bowl of miso soup with some wakame and onions and tofu. It helped a bit. Today I had green juice and coconut water mix so far. I am really thinking that today will be my last day of this cleanse.. I have two hours of intense exercise Sat am and I don't like missing it..not sure if I can hang without at least a salad tonight.
Here is a wierd fact or two... I never weigh myself BUT this dr deal makes me more aware of things... I weighed around 132 (I am around 5'7" barely) last april 07 at the first Onc visit..come sept 07 I was 138...went raw, Dec 19 07 I was 131..after this cleanse on my home scale I weigh 126.5, which is exactly to the tee what I weighed when I was 16 or so and have not ever been this size as an adult. Usually I hover between 135 -140 and was around 129 when I ran the honolulu marathon. Kinda freaky no? I think this is where I belong and where I will stay. Less fat, less inflamation right?
Just felt like sharing..
Good Greens and Kris come home! maybe it has taken her all week to read our posts!:)

January 18, 2008 at 12:49 PM

Jennifer said...

Clint -

I adore you. You don't say much, but what you say really packs a punch! I will check out the site you mentioned tomarrow. I've been running all day so I haven't had a chance. The main reason I asked is because I suffer from endometriosis, which feeds off of estrogen, and I think soy has some sort of estrogen effects? Plus my recent struggle with eating meat sent me to the freezer isle where they have all that vegan fake meat stuff, but it is all made out of soy. So thanks!

Dr. Sue -

I talked with the nurse today and she said 24 hours for infection results, and another 24 for what type of antibiotic to give him. But, it took 24 hours to draw the blood after his fever started, so basically he has been on MAJOR antibiotics for over a week now, and started running a fever a couple of days ago, and we won't know anything until tomarrow or the next day as to why he is feverish. It makes me sick! If you ask a question all you get is the run-around. As for the hydromorphone, I was there today when it was time for his pain meds, and they gave him the choice between 2 percocet, or the hydromorphone via his pic line. He chose the hydromorphone. He is in terrible pain from having his knee cap removed, so I don't blame him, but he really doesn't have a clue what is going on after he takes it. 30 minutes later he asked me if they gave him his pain meds yet! OY!

P.S. Maybe if we all send out a vibe to Kris tonight she will check in tomarrow and let us know she is OK.

Jennifer

January 18, 2008 at 6:59 PM

Sandra said...

Clint, I SO agree...your words are few but always poignant. We LOVE your presence here.

Burning question for the many of you who are much more in the know than I: Is the consensus on birth control pills that they are bad? It struck me that one of the questions in Natalia Rose's book is "have you ever taken oral contraceptives?" I have low-grade precancerous cells on my cervix but my GYN hasn't said anything about going off the pill. Right now they are just monitoring with Paps every three months. I have cysts on my ovaries and uterine fibroids, too. Any thoughts from my informative friends here would be most appreciated.

XOXO,
Sandra

January 18, 2008 at 7:14 PM

Unknown said...

Hi Kris!
Hope you had a good break! I've created a webring I hope you and anyone reading will join so we can all explore eachother's blogs. Here is the add form.
http://www.ringsurf.com/netring?ring=BuellersKitchen;action=addform

all the best!
Bueller

January 18, 2008 at 8:55 PM

Unknown said...

ooops, this should work:
http://www.ringsurf.com/netring?ring
=BuellersKitchen;action=addform

sorry it's rather long.

January 18, 2008 at 8:58 PM

Anne said...

Checking in on Day 5. Not a great day cleanse-wise--not horrible, but I wasn't raw til dinner. Met a friend at Starbucks this morning and had a mucus-forming soy latte and then met a different friend for lunch and had a salad and wasn't hungry for much else. Even at dinner, when I had raw tacos, I wasn't that hungry. Just tired today. Cold, tired, a little achy. I don't think it's cleanse-related, because I haven't been doing anything that different. I think I'm emotionally hungover from high work stress (major cutbacks and I have to decide which of my staffers to keep and which to lay off) and today I probably didn't really eat enough.

Tomorrow I'm off to a great local farmers market with an old friend from high school who I love dearly--hoping that will re-energize me.

Sandra, I don't know about oral contraceptives. I know I quit taking them years ago because I realized I didn't trust the whole process. It seemed too unnatural and too loaded with financial incentives for the manufacturers; I wasn't sure anyone in the equation was really looking out for my interests or value system. Sounds weird--where could the disinterest be in trying to avoid unwanted pregnancy?! But the fine print on that long-ass handout began to scare me, I felt out of touch with my own body because it was being totally governed by chemicals (it's really great to experience my cycle again, the intuition, the intensity), the women's health initiative study on hormone replacement therapy made me question the wisdom of putting any form of synthetic estrogen into my 40-year-old body (at that time). So my opinions are purely personal--where's Bav when we need her?

On to Day 6! I hope Day 5's been a good one for everyone.

--Anne

January 19, 2008 at 12:25 AM

Dr.Sue said...

Sandra & Jennifer,
Just a bit about BC pills. First, as you probably know, there are alot of studies that say good & bad things about the pill. Also about soy & benefits/harm.
The more serious side effects of BC pills, increased risk of uterine, breast & some studies say cervical cancer but decreases your risk of ovarian & endometrial cancers. Hard to say for you Sandra, as it can shrink ovarian cysts, but with possible risk for cervical cancer, I'd think about it. Also rare, but serious side effects: blood clots, stroke, heart disease, gall bladder disease, immune system suppression, liver tumors, bone density loss. Again, these are RARE, but something to think about.
Studies show that estrogen stimulates cell reproduction, so it may be that the more exposure a woman has to estrogen (i.e. BC pills or estrogen replacement therapy post menopause) the greater her breast cancer risk.
Soy contains estrogen-like phytochemicals. The National Cancer Institute has info about soy. A study they talk about says in premenopausal women the phytochemicals bind to estrogen receptors & can block estrogen's breast cancer promoting effects. So many different studies & opinions on this. take a look at the National Cancer Institute if you'd like for more info.
Remember so many women have been on the pill & now there are different types, low-estrogen, progesterone only are the newest ones, so now they're safer. I guess it depends on how drug-free you want to be.
Jennifer, many like soy, many don't. Alot is highly processed. Asian women have the lowest incidence of breast cancer & they eat the most soy is what many studies say. You also have to take into account the Asian diet is alot of vegetables & some fish, not much red meat & lots of walking & physical exercise. Hope this helps. Sue

January 19, 2008 at 1:48 AM

Basic Me said...

Hi Cleanzed and Colorful Folks,
I have missed you all. OK,, No I have no inside line on Kris., Sometimes I send her a one line hi and she send me one back. Wrote and still waiting but I am sure she is fine.. just enjoying a little freedom from fame. Fame is one thing I couldn't handle well. Not that kind.. If is nice to be anonomous for a while.

Well Like SJ I have been frezing so yesterday was my last cleanze day to be honest I needed the energy and the calories.. I have had a few stressful days. First we had to build a cyber bridge between the Vista operating system and the web masters operating system.. because my pages were all out of wack and now I am in the middle of all the scans and xrays.. and for that I needed a valuim.. haha.. settled for celestal seasonings sleepy time tea.. I have sure missed you all. Debbie I would never have thought that 8 months on this diet would get rid of the chemo bloat but I am down 42 pounds I didn't know it was possible at 145 and thrilled. I need ten more off to be at my most spectacular self but for now just hand me the spanx and I am prissing around.. feels wonderful and to be healthy.. whowooo.. Duncan has lost 40 two. Down to a 36 in waist from a 46. So he is looking cute as ever just slim and adorable. I think we care about wieght more on ourselves he is alwas adorable to me. But he had gotten diabetes and it is now gone , also high blood pressure gone.. cholestrol perfect.. it is amazing. My little dr. was so impressed because he was not happy with me starting this pan although Duncan's dr. wanted him to start it. But he is now on board and wants all is cancer folks to begin slowly and get to no meat and mostly raw.. he is still a milk beliver but I left him with loads of info ont he stuff in milk and how dangerous it is, he called and said he found the allergies in children part intererting.. we are getting him. One cure at a time. He is going to pop in and visit he said. I adore him He is the little hasidic Jewish internist I told you I loved.. he even makes house calls.. bless him...He is the best. I am terrified of Dr. and he makes it ok.. he tells me get over it..I am holding your hand.. cant make the outcome ok but can love you.. I thought ok. so we held hands during my scan.. Couldn't bring my personal posse because I cannot solve thier problems while being scanned and I am the problem gallllllll.... so he goes and I rest and we talk about religon and peace.. he said if my scans are clear that would be the first time in 5 years he will put every person on this diet he has with cancer.. Oh I hope they are clear for me and for the others. I feel good. I had a question though. Does anyone know a holitic cure or remedy for pms breast pain. I am trying so hard to not take pain meds.. but I am miserable this is the first time this has happened in five years. The doc. said my body was normalizing and getting the hormones back normal..NOOOOOOO I liked not having this little friend ,,,much more fun.. But I am off all caffiene and cannot understand it. Well if I am being gross sorry I am just miserable and I am full of fybroids.. yuk.. Well catch me up on all of you. My cleanze went great until the last day. And since DUncan got sick I thought lets break it today and we started back with a huge raw salad and miso.. so we are going to subtly get back to 80/20 raw. It sure made me feel like dancing.. OK> If by some stange occurance I hear from bav.. or kris I wll let you know. We are all missing them so much. Maybe terri Cole would know. I will write her. Thanks for asking and thanks for missing me... I was sure missing you all. Love, hugs, Peace and veggies. Callie

January 19, 2008 at 11:21 AM

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She's baaaack!!!

January 19, 2008 at 4:20 PM

Basic Me said...

I am like that Alien in Alien that just keeps coming back...hahaha love you!!! Callie

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