tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post6200560223449979790..comments2023-10-29T01:46:00.188-08:00Comments on VeggiePharm: Medicinal Mushrooms and Tea...for FREE!Tim Steelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-60777334403483229492016-08-28T19:06:06.579-08:002016-08-28T19:06:06.579-08:00I'm hoping my sleep will improve as my gut hea...I'm hoping my sleep will improve as my gut heals also but I obviously have a ways to go yet... I've been doing the RPS for 2 years, adding a few other powders from time to time but haven't been able to stay consistent on those. Today is day 3 of the potato hack but have still had to add my RPS and other fiber mix, magnesium, and triphalla to have BMs. I'm not sure how much fiber I am getting but I have a long way to go! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-33090951492318842392016-08-28T13:20:19.340-08:002016-08-28T13:20:19.340-08:00Re: sleep
I used to be a light sleeper. I used to...Re: sleep<br /><br />I used to be a light sleeper. I used to brag that I could keep up with 4 hours per night. <br /><br />Not anymore! Since fixing my gut, I sleep hard and for 8-9 hours. Oddly, I've been falling asleep early about 9 pm, waking up at 3 pm, lying in bed for a couple of hours doing absolutely nothing, and then getting up at 8 am. That'll change now that my daughter's school has started. But that couple of hours being awake is the most relaxing and wonderful experience. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-45816520872398443662016-08-28T11:30:14.677-08:002016-08-28T11:30:14.677-08:00Thanks Tim & Wilbur. That all makes sense. A...Thanks Tim & Wilbur. That all makes sense. And as to sleep, tell me how - I would gladly do that! But I keep working at increasing the fiber and will take my fiber supplements with me on this trip and hope for the best! Thanks guys! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-85946811074737338812016-08-28T10:15:23.259-08:002016-08-28T10:15:23.259-08:00I agree it can be difficult. I recently travelled ...I agree it can be difficult. I recently travelled myself and found it comically difficult to get a decent veggie omelette forget a decent lunch!<br /><br />I'm only replying because my gut speaks to me before I eat something. When I think about eating something and I get a happy feeling, I know it's right. A that sounds good right now type of thing. <br /><br />In contrast, I usually skip lunch. Not because I'm not hungry - sometimes I am. It's because when I scan for things to eat, nothing stands out that will make me happy. For me, the communication with the gut doesn't take place after I've eaten something. But tonight, we are having red sauce and roasted kale, and the mere thought of eating it makes me giddy. I am excited by it! There is zero chance I will opt for something else, even if someone were to put it in front of me. <br /><br />For travel, I'm a big believer in supplemental fiber for evening out the poor quality and fiber of travel food. A drop from 150 to 100 g/day is less consequential than a drop from 35 to near zero, i think. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-84353875247231479102016-08-28T07:57:59.028-08:002016-08-28T07:57:59.028-08:00I tend to try things out, then after a period of a...I tend to try things out, then after a period of a year or so, decide whether it's something I want to keep in my repertoire of "hacks." <br /><br />Sometimes the decision is purely scientific, ie. honey is "fattening" but full of so many health properties it's worth the extra calories.<br /><br />Sometimes the decision is because of how I feel, ie. "oil pulling" puts me in a meditative state and makes my gums feel great, and the dentist is very happy with my oral health. Still, there are hundreds of people on the internet saying that oil pulling is a hoax.<br /><br />The biggest and most hard-hitting changes anyone can probably make are to avoid processed foods, get plenty of good sleep, exercise, and reduce stress in your life. <br /><br />It's fun to try the different teas and super-foods, but quite doubtful that there is one that is the answer to all one's problems in life. <br /><br /> Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-36192762940516576022016-08-28T07:41:11.444-08:002016-08-28T07:41:11.444-08:00Thanks Wilbur. Those are the things I am trying t...Thanks Wilbur. Those are the things I am trying the most to be consistent with but with travel and taking care of aging parents and being away from home, it can be difficult. I am not where you are yet. When people said certain foods made them "feel" different or gave them a feeling of calm, euphoria, etc. I thought I would never get there. Now when I eat raw cocoa beans, I do NOT like the taste but afterward, I just feel something different... it's weird! <br /><br />Much thanks! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-34936705215903449222016-08-28T06:41:31.042-08:002016-08-28T06:41:31.042-08:00Also think about letting yourself be inconsistent....Also think about letting yourself be inconsistent. At some point in your healing process, your gut might start communicating what it wants. I've found some things I am very consistent about (garlic and onions) and things I am not. For instance, about once a month I want a tablespoon of raw honey. Then I'm done. I don't worry about it. <br /><br />The things I'm consistent about sometimes change. Last summer I ate lots of berries And very few salad greens. This year it's the opposite. I can't explain, but I don't worry. <br /><br />Maybe just let good whole food, fiber, and tannins be your consistency. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-90025737251661914992016-08-28T05:51:47.269-08:002016-08-28T05:51:47.269-08:00Thanks! That makes a lot of sense. I try to avoi...Thanks! That makes a lot of sense. I try to avoid Dr. Oz as well. But I do want to give my body the tools it needs after doing so much damage with SAD and medications for auto-immune issues. There is just so much out there and I am trying to find what works for me and that I can incorporate consistently. I think that's the hard part - being consistent, or at least it is for me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-55151425002596500842016-08-27T21:07:34.591-08:002016-08-27T21:07:34.591-08:00I can't say I've tried an herb (well..ahem...I can't say I've tried an herb (well..ahem) that I felt made a huge difference in anything. I believe the effects are subtle and cumulative. I do not go chasing the latest super-food or Dr. Oz approved detox tea, but I do look around where I live for the traditional healing teas. Some are considered spring tonics, like rose petals. Some available only later in the year, like rose hips. And some can be dried and enjoyed year round, like Labrador tea. You'll be surprised what grows nearby, mostly overlooked and considered weeds. Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-29821004537577386032016-08-27T21:00:13.492-08:002016-08-27T21:00:13.492-08:00I read it could make you drowsy - I could use help...I read it could make you drowsy - I could use help with sleep! I saw some on Amazon... I purchased some Chagall for tea from someone in Canada a while back. I like it but don't notice any health benefits.<br />Thanks,<br />GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-47946230579174250092016-08-27T20:51:08.866-08:002016-08-27T20:51:08.866-08:00I drink it from time to time. There are a couple ...I drink it from time to time. There are a couple 2016 studies showing that it is "anti-diabetic" but it seems to be one of those plants used for just about everything, yet toxic at the same time. So care should be taken not to overdo it. I'll make a tea by steeping a handful of leaves in boiled water, it turns the water a nice orange shade, and tastes really nice.Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-10741460306130008892016-08-27T20:45:53.776-08:002016-08-27T20:45:53.776-08:00Do you drink the Labrador tea and if so, does it h...Do you drink the Labrador tea and if so, does it help with inflammation?<br /><br />GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-1911808860938185332016-08-25T08:47:05.516-08:002016-08-25T08:47:05.516-08:00This is kind of off topic here, but I wanted to po...This is kind of off topic here, but I wanted to post some news - only because it may help others who suffer with GERD. I continued to suffer even after eliminating the usual suspects and focusing on unprocessed foods. I stumbled across two things online that have all but cured my GERD in a little under 3 weeks - Betaine with Pepsin (already known by those who follow Kresser) plus adding a new supplement - Limonene - 1K grams every other day....it's like a miracle. I am not affiliated at all....I've wanted to learn more about how/why these work - learned the most on the blog of John Brisson (gut guy) and Amazon reviewer comments. I am thrilled.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012064137739052552noreply@blogger.com