Cholesterol
In a message dated 01/08/2000 2:15:57 PM Mountain Standard Time,
sparrow@… writes:
<< i thought beef was ok for us “O’s’”
I think we all have to remember that nothing is OK for everyone in all
circumstances at all times. That is why this list is so wonderful. Many of
us have shared our experiences with the sometimes subtle feelings that are
going on. This helps each one of us. I am at the point where I either print
out the email or at least take notes. We all have to be responsible for
being aware of our bodies. As we clean up the messes that we have been
carrying around for so many years, we will become more
sensitive to how we are feeling. I am much more aware of what bothers my
digestion now than I was even 6 months ago. Yes, we can normally tolerate
beef. But some of us are more sensitive to cholesterol maybe until we get
our thyroid running well again. Those of you who are in your twenties and
thirties can rejoice. You have been exposed to the truth at a much younger
age that those of us who are in our mid fifties! The older ones on this list
have had our ignorance do much more damage to our bodies. So think before
you eat. Yep, that chocolate muffin will taste good going down, but you
won;t feel good for long. Eat lean beef. Try some baked fish or roasted
chicken once in a while. Eat tons of green leafy vegs. If you don;t have
the ER4YT book, get it. No excuses here. If you have a weight problem, go
easy on the starches and fill up on the green stuff. Try to have a HB food
at every meal or snack. Drink plenty of water. When I can’t seem to drink
enough water, I substitute diluted herb tea from the refrigerator. I used to
call it sun tea, but we have not had enough sun so I guess it is refrigerator
tea. I use one or two bags in two qts of water. I even keep some by my bed
at night. I go to bed cold but wake in the middle of the night hot and
sweaty. Too old for “hot flashes” so must be my thyroid. Our eating program
is not hard. We get lots of things to eat. And don;t forget soup. You guys
are probably tires of hearing me talk about it, but it is truly a great thing
for us. Use your spices. But most important of all, listen to you body.
Maybe it would be a good idea to write down what you eat and also symptoms
that occur. Maybe you will see a pattern that you have more energy X number
of hours after you eat *. Or you have a queasy tummy X number of days when
you eat too much of something else. The body has integrity and wants to be
healthy. All we have to do is to remember to stay in tune with ourselves.
And of course don;t forget to share what you have learned on this list!
Happy New Year.
Pam
March 29th, 2005 at 2:20 pm
Raw Garlic can improve your cholesterol levels..
Researchers have long known that large quantities of raw garlic can
reduce harmful blood fats. Unfortunately, raw garlic can also reduce
your circle of friends. Worse yet, garlic that’s been “deodorized” by
heat treatment loses its cholestrol-lowering effects. But now there’s
an odor-modified liquid garlic
extract from Japan called Kyolic that seems to lower blood fats. When
Benjamin Law, MD of Loma Linda University in California gave people
with moderately high blood cholesterol 1 gram a day of the liquid
garlic extract (equivalent in about four capsules or 1 teaspoon),
their cholesterol levels fell an average of 44
points in six months. Source : The Doctors Book of Home Remedies
March 29th, 2005 at 6:53 pm
My N.D./M.D. say that Kyolic is Crap. The odorous component is the
Cheers,
active one. Can’t have an odorless garlic supplement and get
results. I know because as a teen, I used Kyolic for a few months
for my acne…no effect. My advice–eat the raw garlic. If your
friends bitch, then find new ones that appreciate the wonderful smell
of garlic. The good news is that if you don’t have any friends, at
least you won’t meet any vampires (Anne Rice aside).
Ryan
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March 30th, 2005 at 8:12 pm
Hmmmm, well, I had mine tested at the beginning of BTD and 3 months later
after I’d been on it diligently. My cholesterol numbers all dramatically
improved! And I’ve been eating plenty of beef as an Onegnon. Also wondering
why yours are so high?
Lilla
Message: 20
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:32:23 -0500
From: “Karen Beckwith” <hoticetea@…
Subject: IMPORTANT!! HELP! ESCALATING CHOLESTEROL LEVELS!!
Merrill:
This was exactly my concern when I went on this program. All this meat and
the eggs, and the fat. But, I rationalized being an O and eating this way
would “balance out”. Apparently not. At least, not in your case, and maybe
not in mine, if I were to be tested. The dramatic change in your
cholesterol stats is pretty scary. This week I ate a lot of lamb burgers,
which are very GREASEY. When I look at the pan, I think “good grief, I’m
ingesting all this fat”. I’m still not sure about the safety of all this.
But, since I’m NO expert - - feedback from Thomas would be good. Axel or
Karen M even better - because they are Os. Please help!!
Best wishes,
karenb
March 31st, 2005 at 2:06 pm
Take fresh garlic, clean off a clove and swallow it whole like a pill or
tablet. All the benefits, very little odour if any.
Hilda Vosloo
Cell: 082 922 9136
Fax: 27-12-5492621
Email: hildavosloo@…
April 2nd, 2005 at 4:53 am
I would suggest eating the garlic with food. I have eaten on an empty
stomach before and it wasn’t pretty! Taking it with food caused no
problems for me. I would eat about 1/2 of my meal, swallow the
garlic, and then finish my meal. It was quite easy.
Peace,
Lisa
April 3rd, 2005 at 3:52 am
I believe so. We have a lot of areas in South Africa where malaria is a
problem. Swallowing garlic whole this way keeps the mozzies away without
the constant odour problem. Maybe Thomas could give more input with this
question?
Hilda Vosloo
Cell: 082 922 9136
Fax: 27-12-5492621
Email: hildavosloo@…
November 8th, 2006 at 10:33 pm
I had my cholesterol tested in Dec. along with the cardiac risk factor, and
again about 3 weeks ago. The orginal cholesterol figures were a little high in
DEc and within the normal range in Mar. My trigycerides on the other hand, are
higher as is my cardiac risk factor. I started the diet in Jan. What is making
these numbers high? I only cook lean meats and trim all fat off, have been
eating fish at least 3/week, and have chicken once a week. Any suggestions
would be appreciated. It was kind of discouraging to find out the results after
being so diligent about the diet.
Nancy
November 9th, 2006 at 2:40 am
I hav been eating lots of the benefical vegies, fruit, and sweet potatoes. Some
spelt bread for a roast beef sandwich. I have not had an avoid to the best of
my knowledge.
Nancy