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Post by angelic_one2002 on Oct 6, 2018 0:21:03 GMT
I never heard that about Dreamfield's pasta. From reading the box label, it did seem to be a lot lower carb than regular pasta.
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Post by Gutmutter on Feb 22, 2019 10:55:28 GMT
I’m getting a cast iron skillet to help with my iron levels. Does anyone have tips or recipes for cast iron?
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Post by JosephD on Feb 22, 2019 11:38:45 GMT
I’m getting a cast iron skillet to help with my iron levels. Does anyone have tips or recipes for cast iron? I don't have any recipes, but I sure would like to know how to properly care for mine. I know you have to 'season' the skillet....(or something like that)....and you're not supposed to clean it with soap & water .... (or something).... ?????
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Post by Gutmutter on Feb 22, 2019 15:50:38 GMT
I ordered one already seasoned. I know you have to rub oil into them every time you use them.
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Post by Kao on Feb 25, 2019 0:16:34 GMT
I’m getting a cast iron skillet to help with my iron levels. Does anyone have tips or recipes for cast iron? I don't have any recipes, but I sure would like to know how to properly care for mine. I know you have to 'season' the skillet....(or something like that)....and you're not supposed to clean it with soap & water .... (or something).... ????? You can clean it, you just have to season it with oil once in a while.
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Post by JosephD on Mar 2, 2019 22:13:58 GMT
Does anyone have a homeopathic approach to treating nerve pain?
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Post by Kao on Mar 3, 2019 21:24:22 GMT
I've been eating a lot of spaghetti made with veggies, chickpea, and red lentils that have been pretty good and don't send the blood sugars soaring.
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Post by dancingqueen on Mar 3, 2019 21:49:28 GMT
Does anyone have a homeopathic approach to treating nerve pain? St. John's Wort. It works as an antioxidant, preventing damage to the nerves, reduces inflammation and provides pain relief.
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Post by Kao on Mar 4, 2019 5:15:17 GMT
Does anyone have a homeopathic approach to treating nerve pain? I hear CBD oil is good for this, but I would only trust the kind that comes from a licensed dispensary (and not online or at a tobacco shop, because half the time what they sell isn't even CBD).
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Post by JosephD on Mar 5, 2019 11:24:58 GMT
Does anyone have a homeopathic approach to treating nerve pain? I hear CBD oil is good for this, but I would only trust the kind that comes from a licensed dispensary (and not online or at a tobacco shop, because half the time what they sell isn't even CBD). Thank you, but my employer does random drug test so I'd better not try this one.
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Post by Brooks on Mar 5, 2019 14:16:29 GMT
Joseph, homeopathy is a very specialized area, just a small subset of natural remedies. The main homeopathic remedy for nerve pain, especially shooting pains or particularly intense nerve pains (like if you smashed a finger in a door jamb) is hypericum. Which happens to be St. John's Wort but has a broader range of action than the non-energized herb. You have to choose the potency and dose accordingly. A moderate potency would be 30C, and the one most likely to be found locally. You never follow the instructions on the vials - they're just something FDA requires but not an effective way of dosing homeopathically. If you were to try this, PM me and I may be able to give you some pointers.
Alpha lipoic acid is a possibility but you need to take it 3 times a day to keep the level up. This is short-listed for folks with diabetic neuropathy. It might not be appropriate depending on what other drugs are being consumed.
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Post by JosephD on Mar 7, 2019 21:32:18 GMT
Joseph, homeopathy is a very specialized area, just a small subset of natural remedies. The main homeopathic remedy for nerve pain, especially shooting pains or particularly intense nerve pains (like if you smashed a finger in a door jamb) is hypericum. Which happens to be St. John's Wort but has a broader range of action than the non-energized herb. You have to choose the potency and dose accordingly. A moderate potency would be 30C, and the one most likely to be found locally. You never follow the instructions on the vials - they're just something FDA requires but not an effective way of dosing homeopathically. If you were to try this, PM me and I may be able to give you some pointers. Alpha lipoic acid is a possibility but you need to take it 3 times a day to keep the level up. This is short-listed for folks with diabetic neuropathy. It might not be appropriate depending on what other drugs are being consumed. "Homepathy" may not be the right word I'm looking for. I probably should have just said "non-prescription" means of treating nerve pain. I don't trust doctors when it comes to prescribing drugs. To me, they prescribe them with the pharmaceutical company's best interest in mind. My pain is in the area of my body where your stomach, spleen and pancreas all reside. I can stand it pretty well when it's just a burning sensation. (That's not to say I like it; that's just to say I can stand it). When it turns into a pins and needles, someone-has-a-voodoo-doll-and-they're-torturing-me type pain, that's when I don't want to get out of bed. I've been doing a lot of Google searches for non-presciption alternatives. Based upon my research, I've been loading up on acetyl L-carnitine, alpha lipioc acid, B6, B12 and olive leaf extract. I've read it takes about 3 - 4 weeks to show any signs of improvement
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Post by Brooks on Mar 7, 2019 21:52:03 GMT
Joseph, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Make sure you're taking ALA frequently enough. A lesser dose won't do anything at all.
Obviously what could help tremendously would be knowing what is causing this. Doctors usually just cover up the symptoms with drugs and don't push far enough to get at the root. So you might also consider seeking some conventional diagnostics to narrow down why this is happening even if you reject what the doctor recommends doing about it. Withstanding chronic pain is no way to live! There may be an answer here that you need sooner rather than later. You know we're all here to help you through it!
This is going to sound silly, but for maximum health we need plenty of natural sunlight, starting as early as possible in the day, and as little artificial light as possible, especially blue light after dark. We especially need infrared and ultraviolet A light, but natural, not from specialty bulbs. They both penetrate deep, especially infrared. They can stimulate natural endorphins. Any opportunity you get, I would recommend lying in the sun with that part of your skin exposed, as many days as you can. In a sheltered area, it can be very warm in the sun, even if the calendar says it is still winter. All-cause mortality and morbidity both go *down* with increased sunlight. We need it and it doesn't cost anything at all. It's how we evolved. We need to stop being afraid of the sun, but to seek it out sensibly.
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Post by JosephD on Mar 7, 2019 22:03:59 GMT
Thanks, Brooks. I appreciate your input.
I just started all those vitamins about 2 weeks ago, so I'm only taking 400 mgs of ALA but I plan to increase it every couple of days until I'm up to 1000 - 1500 mgs based on everything I've Googled.
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Post by Brooks on Mar 7, 2019 23:30:21 GMT
I don't recall the total recommended dosage, just that ALA must be taken every 8 hours.
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Post by Arielflies on Mar 8, 2019 3:55:42 GMT
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Post by MissScarlet on Mar 9, 2019 0:03:03 GMT
I hear CBD oil is good for this, but I would only trust the kind that comes from a licensed dispensary (and not online or at a tobacco shop, because half the time what they sell isn't even CBD). Thank you, but my employer does random drug test so I'd better not try this one. Maybe if you went to your employer for approval of CBD usage before you tried it, and explained why, you could get that approval (and get the name & date of the person approving it on record). It would show on record Why you wanted it & that it wasn't for drug abuse. I've never tried it myself, but I've heard a lot of good about it from some very straight laced people who have.
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Post by JosephD on Mar 12, 2019 21:34:33 GMT
Thank you, but my employer does random drug test so I'd better not try this one. Maybe if you went to your employer for approval of CBD usage before you tried it, and explained why, you could get that approval (and get the name & date of the person approving it on record). It would show on record Why you wanted it & that it wasn't for drug abuse. I've never tried it myself, but I've heard a lot of good about it from some very straight laced people who have. Thank you for the suggestion, but my employer is not going to budge on that issue.
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Post by Kao on Mar 13, 2019 14:30:34 GMT
Theorectically, what they test for is THC (the element that gets you high). If you're getting pure CBD it should be just that and no THC so it should pass the drug test, but I definitely understand why you wouldn't want to roll the dice with your job on the line. Plus, some CBD mixtures also contain THC.
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Post by Brooks on Mar 13, 2019 17:21:05 GMT
I thought all CBD oil contained THC but only about 1% or so, which is why it is legal in every state.
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Post by Kao on Mar 13, 2019 19:19:52 GMT
From what I understand the flower strains (herb) that have higher CBD strains also have THC, but the pure CBD oil doesn't. I could be wrong though.
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Post by Brooks on Mar 13, 2019 19:27:56 GMT
You're right that pure CBD would not contain any THC, because they are separate compounds.
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Post by MissScarlet on Mar 14, 2019 21:07:08 GMT
You're right that pure CBD would not contain any THC, because they are separate compounds. The only problem with this is that there are little if any controls on the purity of the product. At least around here, providers are just that - providers. They get a license to provide marijuana products for "medical purposes". Even the ones like CBD that are fully legal, they still are produced by small or private operations, as in home-grown. I suppose there may be some testing of products to prove that's what they really are, but as to full purity testing, I doubt it's done. In order to guarantee that there is no THC in the product, it would have to be produced in controlled labs, subjected to rigorous and regular testing. This is just not done at this point. When buying the product from "providers", and that's all that's available here, you are blindingly trusting that what you're buying is what they say. If done on a home-grown home-made scale, which I think is most of it, it really is a crap shoot. If I needed CBD oil, I would probably chance this & blindly trust, although I would probably ask a lot of questions & do some research & ask for, and hope for, some kind of verification paperwork from the provider. The way I see it, controls need to be put in place. As much as I hate to involve the government any more than it is, I'm suspicious of any non prescription medication. That doesn't mean I wouldn't use it, I would just be suspicious.
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Post by momrek06 on Mar 21, 2019 15:03:41 GMT
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Post by waywyrd on Mar 21, 2019 19:53:08 GMT
Eek. I drink two cups of hot coffee every morning and a cup of hot tea in the evenings...guess I should let them cool a bit before sipping.
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Post by Critical on Mar 21, 2019 21:23:46 GMT
If you read the articles, it specifically says scalding or piping hot drinks. Over 149º. My mom saw the article yesterday, freaked out and called me. She freaks out over headlines a lot and then reads the article. I drink A LOT of hot tea. It's my one thing (don't smoke, drink, do drugs, etc.). I actually got out my meat thermometer last night and tested the temp of my tea. At 150º, it's so hot I don't even sip to check it. The tea that was at the right temp for me was between 120º and 125º.
The entire study was done in Iran. I have to wonder if there might be other environmental factors at play as well. Not in denial or anything. Just reverting back to my time in the sciences. I generally take all of those studies with a grain of salt (although that will probably kill me now too!). Eggs are bad for you. Sorry, eggs are good for you. Nope, eggs are bad for you again. I can't keep up!
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Post by Brooks on Mar 21, 2019 22:23:19 GMT
There are ideal brewing temperatures and time periods. I brew green tea at about 165F. Doesn't mean I drink it at that temperature.
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Post by Critical on Mar 21, 2019 23:19:34 GMT
That's why I have an electric kettle with temperature control. The temp at which you brew depends on the type of tea. I generally follow this guide - this particular one comes from Stash, but it's pretty standard. There's not one instance where you should be brewing at "drinking temperature"....or drinking at brewing temperature.
I have dozens (hundreds?) of varieties and blends of tea. There are multiple cabinets of it in my house AND a shelving unit, all packed full. It's my thing. I'll drink almost any tea, although I hate camomile and that horrid Constant Comment. Anything too flowery (is it tea or potpurri?) isn't my thing either. Otherwise, I'm down. I'm lucky that there's an incredible tea shop in my city with a really knowledgeable staff and so much variety available. From time to time, they've even given me free samples to try out. I love them.
My friends all know now that if they go on vacation and want to bring me something, they'll find me a local tea.
Yeah, so I'm not really worried about that study. This quote from the USA Today supports my feelings:Americans typically drink beverages like coffee, tea and hot chocolate at temperatures lower than 149 degrees Fahrenheit, but in South America, Asia and Africa, tea is served much hotter, according to the organization.Since I literally checked my tea temp with a thermometer last night, I can't imagine drinking tea that hot. I like to enjoy my tea and not scald my mouth and throat! Plus, when it's SO hot, you can't even taste it.
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Post by momrek06 on Mar 21, 2019 23:52:17 GMT
That's why I have an electric kettle with temperature control. The temp at which you brew depends on the type of tea. I generally follow this guide - this particular one comes from Stash, but it's pretty standard. There's not one instance where you should be brewing at "drinking temperature"....or drinking at brewing temperature.
I have dozens (hundreds?) of varieties and blends of tea. There are multiple cabinets of it in my house AND a shelving unit, all packed full. It's my thing. I'll drink almost any tea, although I hate camomile and that horrid Constant Comment. Anything too flowery (is it tea or potpurri?) isn't my thing either. Otherwise, I'm down. I'm lucky that there's an incredible tea shop in my city with a really knowledgeable staff and so much variety available. From time to time, they've even given me free samples to try out. I love them.
My friends all know now that if they go on vacation and want to bring me something, they'll find me a local tea.
Yeah, so I'm not really worried about that study. This quote from the USA Today supports my feelings:Americans typically drink beverages like coffee, tea and hot chocolate at temperatures lower than 149 degrees Fahrenheit, but in South America, Asia and Africa, tea is served much hotter, according to the organization.Since I literally checked my tea temp with a thermometer last night, I can't imagine drinking tea that hot. I like to enjoy my tea and not scald my mouth and throat! Plus, when it's SO hot, you can't even taste it.
Awwwww.......geez.......my BRO called me before my March birthday and asked if he could buy me an electric kettle. He texted me several models. (He said I know how much you love tea so I thought you would love one of these). I DECLINED his offer. I just have always boiled my water on the stove in my lovely kitchen aid tea kettle. BTW that CHART you posted is AWESOME!! As far as TEA .... my all time FAV and I have been drinking it since 2008 is P&G TIPS. It's a UK brand tea. I used to only be able to buy it at World Market. Then I noticed Albertson's starting selling it. Evening tea is anything caffeine free. If I am traveling, I will drink any tea. When I go to my son's in Pasadena .... I will take my own bags with me. They are coffee drinkers and while they have tea .... its some generic (#blah) crap. My hubby is a riot .... he travels probably easily 2 weeks a month. While he is a coffee drinker, he ALWAYS brings me home the bags of tea from his hotel room. So I will gladly try those as well. AND on CC ... #blah As far as the study .... I am so old at this point I really don't care. I will continue to drink it hot as I just made a cup now .... it's quite hot. If you read of my demise .... its probably going to be just that .... KAR passed due to drinking her TEA wayyyyyy too HOT. Oh btw, my Mom is 91 years old. She drinks tea as much as I do. She always has it really hot. Hot that you can barely use the handle of her mug. AND she is in AMAZING shape.
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Post by Arielflies on Mar 22, 2019 0:29:52 GMT
I don't think it is what you drink, but the temperature. When you swallow very hot to scalding liquid you can feel it "burning" your throat. I could see where over time it would cause tissue damage which could lead to a cancer.
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