Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 to up "good" cholesterol, avocados, nuts, olive oilleslieanneashburn wrote: Thanks for your input Ilanit. He did say that my liver chi seems stagnant. Could this be related? > > > When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol checked. My> > Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good> > cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a good> > number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of> > spontaneous strokes.> >> > Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source of> > cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger?> >> > The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino acid made> > from two other amino acids (starts with a "c" but it's not cystein) and> > it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name right> > now.> >> > Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? Thoughts,> > suggestions, comments appreciated!!> >> > > >> > > > > -- > > Ilanit> > --------------------------------------------------------------> > Little Tree Pty Limited, Melbourne, Australia (Little Tree). ® > registered trademark, © copyright 2003. All rights reserved. This email > message and attachments may contain information that is confidential to > Little Tree. If you are not the intended recipient you cannot use, > distribute, forward or copy the message or attachments. In such a case, > please notify the sender by return email and erase all copies of the > message and attachments. The sender of this email message does not allow > the recipient to forward this email message or attachments in whole or > in part by means of the internet. Opinions, conclusions and other > information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the > official business of Little Ttree are neither given nor endorsed by it. > This email message and any attachments are subject to copyright.> > > > Ms Ilanit Tof> B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology)> Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods> PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate)> > Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts> Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing> with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition> > ilanit@... www.littletree.com.au > <http://www.littletree.com.au>> <http://www.littletree.com.au> <http://www.littletree.com.au>> <http://www.littletree.com.au>> > --------------------------------------------------------------> All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 to up "good" cholesterol, avocados, nuts, olive oilleslieanneashburn wrote: Thanks for your input Ilanit. He did say that my liver chi seems stagnant. Could this be related? > > > When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol checked. My> > Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good> > cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a good> > number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of> > spontaneous strokes.> >> > Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source of> > cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger?> >> > The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino acid made> > from two other amino acids (starts with a "c" but it's not cystein) and> > it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name right> > now.> >> > Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? Thoughts,> > suggestions, comments appreciated!!> >> > > >> > > > > -- > > Ilanit> > --------------------------------------------------------------> > Little Tree Pty Limited, Melbourne, Australia (Little Tree). ® > registered trademark, © copyright 2003. All rights reserved. This email > message and attachments may contain information that is confidential to > Little Tree. If you are not the intended recipient you cannot use, > distribute, forward or copy the message or attachments. In such a case, > please notify the sender by return email and erase all copies of the > message and attachments. The sender of this email message does not allow > the recipient to forward this email message or attachments in whole or > in part by means of the internet. Opinions, conclusions and other > information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the > official business of Little Ttree are neither given nor endorsed by it. > This email message and any attachments are subject to copyright.> > > > Ms Ilanit Tof> B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology)> Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods> PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate)> > Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts> Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing> with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition> > ilanit@... www.littletree.com.au > <http://www.littletree.com.au>> <http://www.littletree.com.au> <http://www.littletree.com.au>> <http://www.littletree.com.au>> > --------------------------------------------------------------> All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi It seems that the problem relates to your liver and in the case of low B12 too coz it is stored there. Maybe you need to widen your diet a bit within the macro boundaries. If you are too strict, it puts pressure on the liver. Watch out for salty, dry, cookies, chips, too much grain, too little oil, too much baked, not enough light fresh cooking. Have steamed apples with lemon, use lemon in dressings, barley and bean soup, less miso (soup can be a few times a week), make mild sweet tasting foods, creamy soups, lightly sauteed vegs, pressed salad, blanched salads, light pickles and sauerkraut, leafy greens tea, lemon or brown rice vinegar squeezed over greens, rice syrup kuzu. Watch over eating and eating late at night, sit down to eat every meal, make sure you eat at the same time every day. If you are having miso soup for breakfast, stop it. These come to mind off the top of my head. Maybe hitting a pillow with a baseball bat to get out some stuck anger would be good - ha ha (actually it works well) or have a good shout in your car. Have fun Re: cholesterol question > >????????????? She should be able to find something. , >did you google a vegan search? Find out the name of the stuff and >we can all search somewhere. Heck no we don't want you going for >non vegan! > >Reg > > >> >> When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol >checked. My >> Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good >> cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a >good >> number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of >> spontaneous strokes. >> >> Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source >of >> cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger? >> >> The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino acid >made >> from two other amino acids (starts with a " c " but it's not >cystein) and >> it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name >right >> now. >> >> Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? >Thoughts, >> suggestions, comments appreciated!! >> >> >> > > > > > Brown Waxman www.celebrate4health.com www.bebabywise.com info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi It seems that the problem relates to your liver and in the case of low B12 too coz it is stored there. Maybe you need to widen your diet a bit within the macro boundaries. If you are too strict, it puts pressure on the liver. Watch out for salty, dry, cookies, chips, too much grain, too little oil, too much baked, not enough light fresh cooking. Have steamed apples with lemon, use lemon in dressings, barley and bean soup, less miso (soup can be a few times a week), make mild sweet tasting foods, creamy soups, lightly sauteed vegs, pressed salad, blanched salads, light pickles and sauerkraut, leafy greens tea, lemon or brown rice vinegar squeezed over greens, rice syrup kuzu. Watch over eating and eating late at night, sit down to eat every meal, make sure you eat at the same time every day. If you are having miso soup for breakfast, stop it. These come to mind off the top of my head. Maybe hitting a pillow with a baseball bat to get out some stuck anger would be good - ha ha (actually it works well) or have a good shout in your car. Have fun Re: cholesterol question > >????????????? She should be able to find something. , >did you google a vegan search? Find out the name of the stuff and >we can all search somewhere. Heck no we don't want you going for >non vegan! > >Reg > > >> >> When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol >checked. My >> Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good >> cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a >good >> number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of >> spontaneous strokes. >> >> Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source >of >> cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger? >> >> The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino acid >made >> from two other amino acids (starts with a " c " but it's not >cystein) and >> it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name >right >> now. >> >> Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? >Thoughts, >> suggestions, comments appreciated!! >> >> >> > > > > > Brown Waxman www.celebrate4health.com www.bebabywise.com info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi It seems that the problem relates to your liver and in the case of low B12 too coz it is stored there. Maybe you need to widen your diet a bit within the macro boundaries. If you are too strict, it puts pressure on the liver. Watch out for salty, dry, cookies, chips, too much grain, too little oil, too much baked, not enough light fresh cooking. Have steamed apples with lemon, use lemon in dressings, barley and bean soup, less miso (soup can be a few times a week), make mild sweet tasting foods, creamy soups, lightly sauteed vegs, pressed salad, blanched salads, light pickles and sauerkraut, leafy greens tea, lemon or brown rice vinegar squeezed over greens, rice syrup kuzu. Watch over eating and eating late at night, sit down to eat every meal, make sure you eat at the same time every day. If you are having miso soup for breakfast, stop it. These come to mind off the top of my head. Maybe hitting a pillow with a baseball bat to get out some stuck anger would be good - ha ha (actually it works well) or have a good shout in your car. Have fun Re: cholesterol question > >????????????? She should be able to find something. , >did you google a vegan search? Find out the name of the stuff and >we can all search somewhere. Heck no we don't want you going for >non vegan! > >Reg > > >> >> When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol >checked. My >> Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good >> cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a >good >> number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of >> spontaneous strokes. >> >> Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source >of >> cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger? >> >> The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino acid >made >> from two other amino acids (starts with a " c " but it's not >cystein) and >> it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name >right >> now. >> >> Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? >Thoughts, >> suggestions, comments appreciated!! >> >> >> > > > > > Brown Waxman www.celebrate4health.com www.bebabywise.com info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I do agree on the exercise front - yoga and stretching, also a relaxing walk in some of that beautiful countryside you have would be great. I was thinking before and forgot to add, look at dishes or activities that create pressure and try to cut those out for a while, watch high flame cooking, use a medium flame to bring things to a boil or to make tea and blanch veg etc. How much oil are you having? Do you have tempura at all? Maybe a massage - gentle one. Yes anger has to be dealt with in a gentle way to sort of ease it out. Sometimes though it can come out sideways (at friends and family members) that is why a bb bat can be useful. Thanks for you lovely thoughts. I am down to 4 kids at home and we just had a lovely dinner for my little guy's b'day. He is 11. I heard a wonderful thing today and want to share it as an ispiration. A friend told me that a friend of her's stopped by in a car he had just converted to using vegetable oil instead of gas. Apparently he is using the leftover oil from Macs!! Now there's a thing eh?! Blessings Re: cholesterol question > >Hi , > >Thanks for your input. Hmmm.... widen how? My diet seems quite >varied but perhaps I'm not seeing it the same way as you. I might be >having too much grain and baked goodies since I like to bake cookies >for my boyfriend, but all the other dietary things you suggest I >definitely do like no miso soup in the a.m. (too hungry otherwise all >day), miso a few times a week, not too much salt, lots of light, >fresh cooking, including leafy greens every day. I think I'll try a >bit more oil (what about nuts?), leafy green tea, lemon and vinegar, >and the steamed apple. Yum! The liver recipes from Bettina's class >at the SC look good too. I suspect the late night eating and the >overeating are an issue, though that has been improved lately. > >About the stuck anger, he said this also includes the more subtle >aspects of anger including jealousy and too much desire. These ring >a bell for me and so I'll need to get a bit deeper with myself about >these issues. I have a strong inkling about the topics, but of >course, it will take perhaps more honesty and courage than I've been >expressing with myself. My pulse is " wiry " so he said focus on doing >yoga (forget aerobics and jogging for now), getting lots of rest, and >eating a good diet as the main things to focus on. If all else >fails, I'll find a baseball bat!! > >Thanks again for your input!! > >Happy gardening and mothering (you were in my thoughts as I cooked >last night, imagining you raising 7 kids as a single mom -- >breathtaking!!) > > > > >> >> >> >> When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol >> >checked. My >> >> Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good >> >> cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a >> >good >> >> number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of >> >> spontaneous strokes. >> >> >> >> Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source >> >of >> >> cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger? >> >> >> >> The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino >acid >> >made >> >> from two other amino acids (starts with a " c " but it's not >> >cystein) and >> >> it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name >> >right >> >> now. >> >> >> >> Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? >> >Thoughts, >> >> suggestions, comments appreciated!! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> Brown Waxman >> www.celebrate4health.com >> www.bebabywise.com >> info@... >> > > > > Brown Waxman www.celebrate4health.com www.bebabywise.com info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Can't pressure also be like being too hard on yourself? ("more honesty and courage than I've been expressing") also, sometimes we need someone else as a mirror (gentle mirror of course) not a case of not being honest or courageous, but a case of being used to ourselves and someone outside can see differently than what we see. I would LOVE to know how you've dealt with overeating and late night eating - I've gotten so far as telling myself, look, you're doing it again, and continue eating :<( I love to eat, and at night, have no energies left for anything to distract me from the food. I'm certain it's a kind of psychological hunger, but not as certain how to deal with it. , why not miso soups in the a.m.? too yang?? I usually get up around 6 and don't eat til about 10, does that make any difference? (also wondering if I didn't eat at night if I wouldn't be eating earlier in the am) On a different topic, this is the day I bring my husband in to the hospital to remove his gall bladder. yes, I finally did ask him if he'd be interested in seeing all the posts, you guys don't want to know how he answered!!! Really crucial lesson for me (and I suppose alot of us) just can't lead another person's life, they have to lead their own lives. Fine line how much to try to influence others, especially family - no suggestions of what I should cook for him, he cooks for himself!!! (and the kids :<( Klaraleslieanneashburn wrote: Hi ,Thanks for your input. Hmmm.... widen how? My diet seems quite varied but perhaps I'm not seeing it the same way as you. I might be having too much grain and baked goodies since I like to bake cookies for my boyfriend, but all the other dietary things you suggest I definitely do like no miso soup in the a.m. (too hungry otherwise all day), miso a few times a week, not too much salt, lots of light, fresh cooking, including leafy greens every day. I think I'll try a bit more oil (what about nuts?), leafy green tea, lemon and vinegar, and the steamed apple. Yum! The liver recipes from Bettina's class at the SC look good too. I suspect the late night eating and the overeating are an issue, though that has been improved lately.About the stuck anger, he said this also includes the more subtle aspects of anger including jealousy and too much desire. These ring a bell for me and so I'll need to get a bit deeper with myself about these issues. I have a strong inkling about the topics, but of course, it will take perhaps more honesty and courage than I've been expressing with myself. My pulse is "wiry" so he said focus on doing yoga (forget aerobics and jogging for now), getting lots of rest, and eating a good diet as the main things to focus on. If all else fails, I'll find a baseball bat!!Thanks again for your input!!Happy gardening and mothering (you were in my thoughts as I cooked last night, imagining you raising 7 kids as a single mom -- breathtaking!!)> >>> >> When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol > >checked. My > >> Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good > >> cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a > >good > >> number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of > >> spontaneous strokes.> >> > >> Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source > >of > >> cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger?> >> > >> The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino acid > >made > >> from two other amino acids (starts with a "c" but it's not > >cystein) and > >> it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name > >right > >> now.> >> > >> Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? > >Thoughts, > >> suggestions, comments appreciated!!> >> > >> > >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > Brown Waxman> www.celebrate4health.com> www.bebabywise.com> info@...> Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hello , I have quickly skimmed through the emails about your cholesterol. First I think you should be sure you really have a problem. A lot of oriental medicine acupuncture / macrobiotics / shiatsu / nine ki emphasises the negative and many practitioners scare people unnecessary and in a way I think is unethical. About two thirds of your cholesterol is made by your liver and one of its functions is to repair damaged heart tissue. High cholesterol can simply be a natural result of the body repairing and low could indicate your heart is in good shape. Congratulations! I would suggest having a table spoon of raw olive oil daily on your vegetables for a while if your diet has been low in oil. Whole unprocessed oats, almonds and natto would have helpful components. To free up your liver if it needs it mild miso soup with greens, pickles and steamed greens. Shiitake can bring your cholesterol down so if you really think you have a problem avoid these for a while. Good luck, Simon Simon G. Brown 22 Belsize Square London NW3 4HT +44 (0) 20 7431 9897 simon@... http://www.chienergy.co.uk/ Carnosine (B-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring di-peptide (a combination of two amino acids), found in muscle, brain and other innervated animal and human tissues. It is formed by a process involving the enzyme carnosine-synthetase which bonds the amino acids alinine and histidine. This process occurs mainly in muscles and brain. It is kept in equilibrium by the carnisinases which are enzymes specifically aimed at inactivating carnosine in the tissues or in the blood. Benefits It's a super antioxidant Carnosine plays a part in neurotransmission, it is a heavy metal binder (chelates ionic metals) and modulates enzymatic activities. Other actions, some of which are not extensively studied include: * anti-neoplastic properties, which make it a potentially beneficial agent for use in cancer prevention. * immune booster (it stimulates maturation of immunocompetent cells), and reduces inflammation. * wound healing properties and protection against radiation damage (both preventing damage and reversing the post-radiation syndrome). * a reduction of gastric ulceration (particularly when the ulcer is related to stress), both by preventing the formation of the ulcer and by healing it (carnosine increases the formation of granulation tissue). It does not affect acid secretion. http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-carnosine-article.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hello , I have quickly skimmed through the emails about your cholesterol. First I think you should be sure you really have a problem. A lot of oriental medicine acupuncture / macrobiotics / shiatsu / nine ki emphasises the negative and many practitioners scare people unnecessary and in a way I think is unethical. About two thirds of your cholesterol is made by your liver and one of its functions is to repair damaged heart tissue. High cholesterol can simply be a natural result of the body repairing and low could indicate your heart is in good shape. Congratulations! I would suggest having a table spoon of raw olive oil daily on your vegetables for a while if your diet has been low in oil. Whole unprocessed oats, almonds and natto would have helpful components. To free up your liver if it needs it mild miso soup with greens, pickles and steamed greens. Shiitake can bring your cholesterol down so if you really think you have a problem avoid these for a while. Good luck, Simon Simon G. Brown 22 Belsize Square London NW3 4HT +44 (0) 20 7431 9897 simon@... http://www.chienergy.co.uk/ Carnosine (B-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring di-peptide (a combination of two amino acids), found in muscle, brain and other innervated animal and human tissues. It is formed by a process involving the enzyme carnosine-synthetase which bonds the amino acids alinine and histidine. This process occurs mainly in muscles and brain. It is kept in equilibrium by the carnisinases which are enzymes specifically aimed at inactivating carnosine in the tissues or in the blood. Benefits It's a super antioxidant Carnosine plays a part in neurotransmission, it is a heavy metal binder (chelates ionic metals) and modulates enzymatic activities. Other actions, some of which are not extensively studied include: * anti-neoplastic properties, which make it a potentially beneficial agent for use in cancer prevention. * immune booster (it stimulates maturation of immunocompetent cells), and reduces inflammation. * wound healing properties and protection against radiation damage (both preventing damage and reversing the post-radiation syndrome). * a reduction of gastric ulceration (particularly when the ulcer is related to stress), both by preventing the formation of the ulcer and by healing it (carnosine increases the formation of granulation tissue). It does not affect acid secretion. http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-carnosine-article.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hello , I have quickly skimmed through the emails about your cholesterol. First I think you should be sure you really have a problem. A lot of oriental medicine acupuncture / macrobiotics / shiatsu / nine ki emphasises the negative and many practitioners scare people unnecessary and in a way I think is unethical. About two thirds of your cholesterol is made by your liver and one of its functions is to repair damaged heart tissue. High cholesterol can simply be a natural result of the body repairing and low could indicate your heart is in good shape. Congratulations! I would suggest having a table spoon of raw olive oil daily on your vegetables for a while if your diet has been low in oil. Whole unprocessed oats, almonds and natto would have helpful components. To free up your liver if it needs it mild miso soup with greens, pickles and steamed greens. Shiitake can bring your cholesterol down so if you really think you have a problem avoid these for a while. Good luck, Simon Simon G. Brown 22 Belsize Square London NW3 4HT +44 (0) 20 7431 9897 simon@... http://www.chienergy.co.uk/ Carnosine (B-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring di-peptide (a combination of two amino acids), found in muscle, brain and other innervated animal and human tissues. It is formed by a process involving the enzyme carnosine-synthetase which bonds the amino acids alinine and histidine. This process occurs mainly in muscles and brain. It is kept in equilibrium by the carnisinases which are enzymes specifically aimed at inactivating carnosine in the tissues or in the blood. Benefits It's a super antioxidant Carnosine plays a part in neurotransmission, it is a heavy metal binder (chelates ionic metals) and modulates enzymatic activities. Other actions, some of which are not extensively studied include: * anti-neoplastic properties, which make it a potentially beneficial agent for use in cancer prevention. * immune booster (it stimulates maturation of immunocompetent cells), and reduces inflammation. * wound healing properties and protection against radiation damage (both preventing damage and reversing the post-radiation syndrome). * a reduction of gastric ulceration (particularly when the ulcer is related to stress), both by preventing the formation of the ulcer and by healing it (carnosine increases the formation of granulation tissue). It does not affect acid secretion. http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-carnosine-article.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 usually a stagnat liver is related to high cholesterol but there are variations - maybe in the processing and manufacture of cholesterol. BEsides being a substrate for some hormone production, cholesterol is used as a repair mechanism for blood vessels damaged by oxidation and other factors. So a high level sometimes indicates excessive damage. IT is like plaster on a wall! so a low level could mean that the rest of you is doing well. Just ideas... if it aint broke dont fix it?!! ;-) (as my dad says!) we just got Clif bars here again (macrowholefoods seems to be importing things directly.) oh my goodness - are they legal?! i did see they have evaporated can juice and a zillion ingredients so I wont be going there - and somehow managed to only have a little bit - unheard of for me! i see they have wild flavours too - but not real food - i think they may even have excitoxins! which is probably why I am typing this! my fingers are moving of their own accord..... leslieanneashburn wrote: Thanks for your input Ilanit. He did say that my liver chi seems stagnant. Could this be related? -- Ilanit Tof - Signature Ilanit Ms Ilanit Tof B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology) Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate) Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition ilanit@... www.littletree.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 usually a stagnat liver is related to high cholesterol but there are variations - maybe in the processing and manufacture of cholesterol. BEsides being a substrate for some hormone production, cholesterol is used as a repair mechanism for blood vessels damaged by oxidation and other factors. So a high level sometimes indicates excessive damage. IT is like plaster on a wall! so a low level could mean that the rest of you is doing well. Just ideas... if it aint broke dont fix it?!! ;-) (as my dad says!) we just got Clif bars here again (macrowholefoods seems to be importing things directly.) oh my goodness - are they legal?! i did see they have evaporated can juice and a zillion ingredients so I wont be going there - and somehow managed to only have a little bit - unheard of for me! i see they have wild flavours too - but not real food - i think they may even have excitoxins! which is probably why I am typing this! my fingers are moving of their own accord..... leslieanneashburn wrote: Thanks for your input Ilanit. He did say that my liver chi seems stagnant. Could this be related? -- Ilanit Tof - Signature Ilanit Ms Ilanit Tof B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology) Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate) Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition ilanit@... www.littletree.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 usually a stagnat liver is related to high cholesterol but there are variations - maybe in the processing and manufacture of cholesterol. BEsides being a substrate for some hormone production, cholesterol is used as a repair mechanism for blood vessels damaged by oxidation and other factors. So a high level sometimes indicates excessive damage. IT is like plaster on a wall! so a low level could mean that the rest of you is doing well. Just ideas... if it aint broke dont fix it?!! ;-) (as my dad says!) we just got Clif bars here again (macrowholefoods seems to be importing things directly.) oh my goodness - are they legal?! i did see they have evaporated can juice and a zillion ingredients so I wont be going there - and somehow managed to only have a little bit - unheard of for me! i see they have wild flavours too - but not real food - i think they may even have excitoxins! which is probably why I am typing this! my fingers are moving of their own accord..... leslieanneashburn wrote: Thanks for your input Ilanit. He did say that my liver chi seems stagnant. Could this be related? -- Ilanit Tof - Signature Ilanit Ms Ilanit Tof B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology) Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate) Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition ilanit@... www.littletree.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hi Klara I think miso soup is too strong for the first food of the day and either makes you hungry all day or too tight in general. If you have been practicing mb for a long time, it is only really necessary to have miso soup 2-3 times a week. Other soups can be used as well such as creamy soups, beans soups or light shoyu broths. I mentioned a bit about over eating in my mail to but it is often due to being too tight especially from using too much salt, shoyu or miso. I find that a lovely cup of tea with rice syrup and lemon often helps me at night and stops me wanting sweets or a snack. It is relaxing too!! Again make sure that your diet has enough variety, dressings and home made desserts included. Maybe there is something missing in another area of your life. Try writing a list of all the things you would love to do if time and money were no object. Then look at the list and see how you can move towards one of them. For example if you would love to be a photographer, start taking pictures, you don't have to wait until you can buy an expensive camera and take classes but start with a cheap disposable one. Often we prevent ourselves from doing fun things because we think we haven't the time or money but many enjoyable things are free. I love painting old pieces of furniture and the other day a lovely little dresser showed up in my barn. I had no idea how it got there until a friend told me she left it for me coz she thought it would be a great piece for me to play with. I haven't had any formal training and laughingly call it 'my therapy for the insane' but it makes me feel really satisfied and nourished. Remember there are many different ways we take in nourishment and not just from eating - laughter, nature, music, painting, making love, getting a massage, taking yoga, kids, animals, walking by the sea, reading, movies etc etc. Remember you are wonderful, beautiful and deserve the absolute best for yourself. Make sure there is always enough vibrational gas in your tank so you can really enjoy your family, friends and life!! Enjoy Re: Re: cholesterol question > >Can't pressure also be like being too hard on yourself? ( " more honesty and courage than I've been expressing " ) also, sometimes we need someone else as a mirror (gentle mirror of course) not a case of not being honest or courageous, but a case of being used to ourselves and someone outside can see differently than what we see. > I would LOVE to know how you've dealt with overeating and late night eating - I've gotten so far as telling myself, look, you're doing it again, and continue eating :<( I love to eat, and at night, have no energies left for anything to distract me from the food. I'm certain it's a kind of psychological hunger, but not as certain how to deal with it. > , why not miso soups in the a.m.? too yang?? I usually get up around 6 and don't eat til about 10, does that make any difference? (also wondering if I didn't eat at night if I wouldn't be eating earlier in the am) > On a different topic, this is the day I bring my husband in to the hospital to remove his gall bladder. yes, I finally did ask him if he'd be interested in seeing all the posts, you guys don't want to know how he answered!!! Really crucial lesson for me (and I suppose alot of us) just can't lead another person's life, they have to lead their own lives. Fine line how much to try to influence others, especially family - no suggestions of what I should cook for him, he cooks for himself!!! (and the kids :<( > > Klara > >leslieanneashburn wrote: > Hi , > >Thanks for your input. Hmmm.... widen how? My diet seems quite >varied but perhaps I'm not seeing it the same way as you. I might be >having too much grain and baked goodies since I like to bake cookies >for my boyfriend, but all the other dietary things you suggest I >definitely do like no miso soup in the a.m. (too hungry otherwise all >day), miso a few times a week, not too much salt, lots of light, >fresh cooking, including leafy greens every day. I think I'll try a >bit more oil (what about nuts?), leafy green tea, lemon and vinegar, >and the steamed apple. Yum! The liver recipes from Bettina's class >at the SC look good too. I suspect the late night eating and the >overeating are an issue, though that has been improved lately. > >About the stuck anger, he said this also includes the more subtle >aspects of anger including jealousy and too much desire. These ring >a bell for me and so I'll need to get a bit deeper with myself about >these issues. I have a strong inkling about the topics, but of >course, it will take perhaps more honesty and courage than I've been >expressing with myself. My pulse is " wiry " so he said focus on doing >yoga (forget aerobics and jogging for now), getting lots of rest, and >eating a good diet as the main things to focus on. If all else >fails, I'll find a baseball bat!! > >Thanks again for your input!! > >Happy gardening and mothering (you were in my thoughts as I cooked >last night, imagining you raising 7 kids as a single mom -- >breathtaking!!) > > > > >> >> >> >> When I had my serum B12 tested, I also had my cholesterol >> >checked. My >> >> Western doctor said it was a great number 109 with 47 HDL (good >> >> cholesterol). My Chinese Med doctor said it's too low. 150 is a >> >good >> >> number and I should have at least 60 for my HDL to avoid risk of >> >> spontaneous strokes. >> >> >> >> Anyone have thoughts about this? Ideas for getting a good source >> >of >> >> cholesterol given that I'm vegan? Is this a serious danger? >> >> >> >> The other thing the Chinese Med doctor mentioned was an amino >acid >> >made >> >> from two other amino acids (starts with a " c " but it's not >> >cystein) and >> >> it's only available in animal food. I can't remember the name >> >right >> >> now. >> >> >> >> Is all of this sounding like I have to eat animal food? >> >Thoughts, >> >> suggestions, comments appreciated!! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> Brown Waxman >> www.celebrate4health.com >> www.bebabywise.com >> info@... >> > > > > > > >--------------------------------- >Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Brown Waxman www.celebrate4health.com www.bebabywise.com info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 FOOT FOOT not food, so sorryleslieanneashburn wrote: I'm heading over to the library to look for the gardening book Square Food Gardening that Klara and were talking about, so I'll check for this one too. It sounds great.The theory is one I definitely believe. Knowlege exists all around us, but if our minds are not tuned in, we can't access it. Thanks again! It's great to have your support, encouragement, and advice.> >> >> >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> Carnosine (B-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring di-peptide> >>> >> (a combination of two amino acids), found in muscle, brain and other> >>> >> innervated animal and human tissues. It is formed by a process> >>> >> involving the enzyme carnosine-synthetase which bonds the amino> >>> >> acids alinine and histidine. This process occurs mainly in muscles> >>> >> and brain. It is kept in equilibrium by the carnisinases which are> >>> >> enzymes specifically aimed at inactivating carnosine in the tissues> >>> >> or in the blood.> >>> >> > >>> >> Benefits> >>> >> > >>> >> It's a super antioxidant> >>> >> > >>> >> Carnosine plays a part in neurotransmission, it is a heavy metal> >>> >> binder (chelates ionic metals) and modulates enzymatic activities.> >>> >> Other actions, some of which are not extensively studied include:> >>> >> > >>> >> * anti-neoplastic properties, which make it a potentially beneficial> >>> >> agent for use in cancer prevention.> >>> >> > >>> >> * immune booster (it stimulates maturation of immunocompetent> >>> >> cells), and reduces inflammation.> >>> >> > >>> >> * wound healing properties and protection against radiation damage> >>> >> (both preventing damage and reversing the post-radiation> >>> >> syndrome). > >>> >> > >>> >> * a reduction of gastric ulceration (particularly when the ulcer is> >>> >> related to stress), both by preventing the formation of the ulcer> >>> >> and by healing it (carnosine increases the formation of granulation> >>> >> tissue). It does not affect acid secretion.> >>> >> > >>> >> http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-carnosine-article.htm> >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >> >> >> >> > > > Brown Waxman> > www.celebrate4health.com> > www.bebabywise.com> > info@... <mailto:info%40celebrate4health.com>> > > >> Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 FOOT FOOT not food, so sorryleslieanneashburn wrote: I'm heading over to the library to look for the gardening book Square Food Gardening that Klara and were talking about, so I'll check for this one too. It sounds great.The theory is one I definitely believe. Knowlege exists all around us, but if our minds are not tuned in, we can't access it. Thanks again! It's great to have your support, encouragement, and advice.> >> >> >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> Carnosine (B-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring di-peptide> >>> >> (a combination of two amino acids), found in muscle, brain and other> >>> >> innervated animal and human tissues. It is formed by a process> >>> >> involving the enzyme carnosine-synthetase which bonds the amino> >>> >> acids alinine and histidine. This process occurs mainly in muscles> >>> >> and brain. It is kept in equilibrium by the carnisinases which are> >>> >> enzymes specifically aimed at inactivating carnosine in the tissues> >>> >> or in the blood.> >>> >> > >>> >> Benefits> >>> >> > >>> >> It's a super antioxidant> >>> >> > >>> >> Carnosine plays a part in neurotransmission, it is a heavy metal> >>> >> binder (chelates ionic metals) and modulates enzymatic activities.> >>> >> Other actions, some of which are not extensively studied include:> >>> >> > >>> >> * anti-neoplastic properties, which make it a potentially beneficial> >>> >> agent for use in cancer prevention.> >>> >> > >>> >> * immune booster (it stimulates maturation of immunocompetent> >>> >> cells), and reduces inflammation.> >>> >> > >>> >> * wound healing properties and protection against radiation damage> >>> >> (both preventing damage and reversing the post-radiation> >>> >> syndrome). > >>> >> > >>> >> * a reduction of gastric ulceration (particularly when the ulcer is> >>> >> related to stress), both by preventing the formation of the ulcer> >>> >> and by healing it (carnosine increases the formation of granulation> >>> >> tissue). It does not affect acid secretion.> >>> >> > >>> >> http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-carnosine-article.htm> >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >> >> >> >> > > > Brown Waxman> > www.celebrate4health.com> > www.bebabywise.com> > info@... <mailto:info%40celebrate4health.com>> > > >> Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 FOOT FOOT not food, so sorryleslieanneashburn wrote: I'm heading over to the library to look for the gardening book Square Food Gardening that Klara and were talking about, so I'll check for this one too. It sounds great.The theory is one I definitely believe. Knowlege exists all around us, but if our minds are not tuned in, we can't access it. Thanks again! It's great to have your support, encouragement, and advice.> >> >> >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> Carnosine (B-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring di-peptide> >>> >> (a combination of two amino acids), found in muscle, brain and other> >>> >> innervated animal and human tissues. It is formed by a process> >>> >> involving the enzyme carnosine-synthetase which bonds the amino> >>> >> acids alinine and histidine. This process occurs mainly in muscles> >>> >> and brain. It is kept in equilibrium by the carnisinases which are> >>> >> enzymes specifically aimed at inactivating carnosine in the tissues> >>> >> or in the blood.> >>> >> > >>> >> Benefits> >>> >> > >>> >> It's a super antioxidant> >>> >> > >>> >> Carnosine plays a part in neurotransmission, it is a heavy metal> >>> >> binder (chelates ionic metals) and modulates enzymatic activities.> >>> >> Other actions, some of which are not extensively studied include:> >>> >> > >>> >> * anti-neoplastic properties, which make it a potentially beneficial> >>> >> agent for use in cancer prevention.> >>> >> > >>> >> * immune booster (it stimulates maturation of immunocompetent> >>> >> cells), and reduces inflammation.> >>> >> > >>> >> * wound healing properties and protection against radiation damage> >>> >> (both preventing damage and reversing the post-radiation> >>> >> syndrome). > >>> >> > >>> >> * a reduction of gastric ulceration (particularly when the ulcer is> >>> >> related to stress), both by preventing the formation of the ulcer> >>> >> and by healing it (carnosine increases the formation of granulation> >>> >> tissue). It does not affect acid secretion.> >>> >> > >>> >> http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-carnosine-article.htm> >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >> >> >> >> > > > Brown Waxman> > www.celebrate4health.com> > www.bebabywise.com> > info@... <mailto:info%40celebrate4health.com>> > > >> Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Hello All, The wabi sabi approach (I’m somewhat absorbed in all this with my writing) is to train ourselves to find the simplest most mundane things interesting, amazing, absorbing; to try and rekindle those childhood feeling of wonder, curiosity and appreciation. Master this and we can be very happy with very little. The more we can live our lives as they happen and remain close to the moment the less relevant all the unnecessary, peripheral stuff that can waste so much of our mental / emotional energy becomes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Hi ne, Yes I’ve been there too and it is magical. One of the Zen sources of inspiration are those young children. Mine are all past that stage now as well. It is interesting to note that if huge pink pig flew down down the street, although our eyes would register it our minds would block it out as being too far out of our perception of what can happen. If we happened to be with a young child he or she would be jumping around in wild excitement. It make me wonder how much we miss out on. Even though your children are older the challenge is to find ways of still enjoying those moments yourself. I find it easiest when I doing something creative. All the best, Simon > > Hello All, > > The wabi sabi approach (I’m somewhat absorbed in all this with my writing) > is to train ourselves to find the simplest most mundane things interesting, > amazing, absorbing; to try and rekindle those childhood feeling of wonder, > curiosity and appreciation. Master this and we can be very happy with very > little. The more we can live our lives as they happen and remain close to > the moment the less relevant all the unnecessary, peripheral stuff that can > waste so much of our mental / emotional energy becomes. You know what, reading this made me realize that I was much happier when my children were small (they are 7 and 12 now). Just taking them for a walk and watching them crouch down to watch an ant run across the sidewalk, the silly giggles when they touched the dog's fur, the amazement they felt when they watched snowflakes or leaves fall to the ground - their whole life was just wonder and magic and beauty and goodness and pleasure. How many times did that make me stop in my tracks, make me reconsider priorities, and just plain enjoy life the way they did. No borders, no time limits, no enemies, no worries, no emotional baggage of any kind. I used to say that they live on a completely different planet than adults do. I wish we could find our way back there... ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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