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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 2008

Hi all. Hope all are well. We've been busy in the ER so haven't been able to stop in. Am currently looking at 3 inches of snow out in the parking lot and we're expecting another 3-4. It's slowed for now and I'm praying it holds off until I make my 25 mile drive home. It's bad enough with what we got but when it's snowing heavy, makes for a very long ride home.

My meals have been so easy lately. I've been doing a cleanse that my Chiropractor recommended. There are a couple suppliments and a "shake" powder that you take for 3 weeks. There are two ways to go - totally only fruits and veggies or fruits, veggies and 1 serving of protein per day. You also get to eat brown (not instant) or wild rice - 2 cups per day. Because of my diabetes I've chosen to do the later. I'm into my second week and must say I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. I've more energy and feeling much less fatigued. I've increased my veggie intake (a must needed adjustment) and have actually found I kinda like asparagus. Never thought that would happen LOL. Never could stand the smell of it let alone the taste but properly steamed it's awsome. I think I've only had it where it's been over cooked and mushy - yuck. Anyway, also with this fast, no added salt, refined sugar bread, pasta or dairy. Unlimited veggies except corn, peas and any form of bean, and fruit. The shake I love to make with orange juice (8 oz) half organic banana and 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 Tbs flax oil and blend till smooth. MMMMMM Good. If I make the shake with juice and fruit, all I have to do is focus on my veggie intake making meals and snacks a lot easier. My BG's have been great. Only a couple highs and lows.

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10:20, Monday, February 18, 2008 .. Posted by Charity

I have been wanting to find a doctor for son other than his endocrologist. I am curentIy looking into a naturopathic doctor for him, sent her a email and waiting for her reply. May also look into the chropractics as well. I am wanting to get my son on a cleanse too.
The shakes sound great!!
Glad you are feeling good and BG is not high.