Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Mo, You're never a pest. Glad to help or at least try to. I think I'll start using the FitDay site again too, trying a new diet, and it'll be easier if I use the site. Linn > > > In a message dated 10/12/2006 20:29:09 GMT Standard Time, > linnmiller@... writes: > > You can click on the serving and it should have it listed by 1 > strawberry or by ounces, etc. You probably won't need a scale > necessarily, usually under the serving size you can figure out things. > > Thanks Linn and sorry if I am being a pest, I have been having a go > and yes > it is quite illuminating though I am not yet sure how it translates > across > the pond........ > > Mo > > NOVA Counselling & Healing Services > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 11/12/2006 19:54:08 GMT Standard Time, esilver@... writes: Mo, I'm no expert and you weren't even asking me these questions, but I'm going to stick my big nose in here! Hi there, I am very glad you did because it has been on my mind all day! For what it's worth, it's my understanding that sodium levels fluctuate in the body according to need, Oh OK, I didn't know that. and that the body naturally flushes excess sodium out via the kidneys. Your one time high level could have been nothing more than your body retaining the sodium while it was in the process of attracting the fluids you were drinking to the cells ... because of the natural fluid loss from the summer heat. The main thing the docs were investigating at the time of this high sodium reading was my problem which frequent urination at that time, plus high BP. It turned out that I was probably taking too much Armour also. And the stupid doc had been giving me diuretics in a heatwave and I also, stupidly, took them because she scared me into it by shouting at me that I was going to die if I did not take BP meds. I read today that hyperT can raise BP so maybe that was why it was high all of a sudden last summer. I have stopped checking it recently because it stresses me out and seems counterproductive at this time. I think your doc was unconcerned because a high sodium level is only of concern if it is in tandem with specific altered chemical readings that indicate a malfunction in the body systems, or if it were to be consistently high over a period of time ... which would be hard on the kidneys, though probably not nearly as hard on them as most of those damned rx's! OK, I see. They did do kidney function etc. and that was alright. > I suppose that thought has been a strumbling block for me in taking more > than I already am, though I am sprinkling with gusto it must be said and > enjoying it very much indeed. Yum! Has your sodium level been rechecked since that high reading? If not, you might consider that. No and I will ask for this, thanks. Of course if it were me, I'd probably add 1/4 t of sea salt to water twice a day, and then have my sodium level tested in a couple of months. Then again, I sometimes sea-saw between attitudes of " overly cautious " and " consequences be damned " !!!! I am probably salting my food with about that much. Do you think I should put it in my water as well? I've forgotten, when you got that high reading and asked the doc about it, did he/she tell you to restrict sodium? The GP did before this test when I first start having high BP readings and I cannot remmeber what the other doc said when I questioned the high sodium. They did not bring it up as an issue at all. That was me. Thanks for posting on this, I have been feeling worried and confused about how to proceed.. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 11/12/2006 19:54:08 GMT Standard Time, esilver@... writes: Mo, I'm no expert and you weren't even asking me these questions, but I'm going to stick my big nose in here! Hi there, I am very glad you did because it has been on my mind all day! For what it's worth, it's my understanding that sodium levels fluctuate in the body according to need, Oh OK, I didn't know that. and that the body naturally flushes excess sodium out via the kidneys. Your one time high level could have been nothing more than your body retaining the sodium while it was in the process of attracting the fluids you were drinking to the cells ... because of the natural fluid loss from the summer heat. The main thing the docs were investigating at the time of this high sodium reading was my problem which frequent urination at that time, plus high BP. It turned out that I was probably taking too much Armour also. And the stupid doc had been giving me diuretics in a heatwave and I also, stupidly, took them because she scared me into it by shouting at me that I was going to die if I did not take BP meds. I read today that hyperT can raise BP so maybe that was why it was high all of a sudden last summer. I have stopped checking it recently because it stresses me out and seems counterproductive at this time. I think your doc was unconcerned because a high sodium level is only of concern if it is in tandem with specific altered chemical readings that indicate a malfunction in the body systems, or if it were to be consistently high over a period of time ... which would be hard on the kidneys, though probably not nearly as hard on them as most of those damned rx's! OK, I see. They did do kidney function etc. and that was alright. > I suppose that thought has been a strumbling block for me in taking more > than I already am, though I am sprinkling with gusto it must be said and > enjoying it very much indeed. Yum! Has your sodium level been rechecked since that high reading? If not, you might consider that. No and I will ask for this, thanks. Of course if it were me, I'd probably add 1/4 t of sea salt to water twice a day, and then have my sodium level tested in a couple of months. Then again, I sometimes sea-saw between attitudes of " overly cautious " and " consequences be damned " !!!! I am probably salting my food with about that much. Do you think I should put it in my water as well? I've forgotten, when you got that high reading and asked the doc about it, did he/she tell you to restrict sodium? The GP did before this test when I first start having high BP readings and I cannot remmeber what the other doc said when I questioned the high sodium. They did not bring it up as an issue at all. That was me. Thanks for posting on this, I have been feeling worried and confused about how to proceed.. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 11/12/2006 21:09:04 GMT Standard Time, linnmiller@... writes: You do need to make sure you're drinking water when taking sea salt. You don't have to dissolve it in water, if you're using it on your food, just make sure and add in extra water during the day. Thanks Linn Make sense to take it in your water i suppose because that way you don't forget the water part of the equation which I am likely to do. Which I DO! thanks for the timely reminder. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 11/12/2006 21:09:04 GMT Standard Time, linnmiller@... writes: You do need to make sure you're drinking water when taking sea salt. You don't have to dissolve it in water, if you're using it on your food, just make sure and add in extra water during the day. Thanks Linn Make sense to take it in your water i suppose because that way you don't forget the water part of the equation which I am likely to do. Which I DO! thanks for the timely reminder. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: Mo > So do you think that even with over the range sodium levels that I should be > doing more than sprinkling Celtic seasalt on my food at table and in the > cooking? > I am wondering if it could possibly do me any harm. Not the seasalt but if > it drives my sodium levels up further. Mo, I'm no expert and you weren't even asking me these questions, but I'm going to stick my big nose in here! For what it's worth, it's my understanding that sodium levels fluctuate in the body according to need, and that the body naturally flushes excess sodium out via the kidneys. Your one time high level could have been nothing more than your body retaining the sodium while it was in the process of attracting the fluids you were drinking to the cells ... because of the natural fluid loss from the summer heat. I think your doc was unconcerned because a high sodium level is only of concern if it is in tandem with specific altered chemical readings that indicate a malfunction in the body systems, or if it were to be consistently high over a period of time ... which would be hard on the kidneys, though probably not nearly as hard on them as most of those damned rx's! > I suppose that thought has been a strumbling block for me in taking more > than I already am, though I am sprinkling with gusto it must be said and > enjoying it very much indeed. Yum! Has your sodium level been rechecked since that high reading? If not, you might consider that. Of course if it were me, I'd probably add 1/4 t of sea salt to water twice a day, and then have my sodium level tested in a couple of months. Then again, I sometimes sea-saw between attitudes of " overly cautious " and " consequences be damned " !!!! I've forgotten, when you got that high reading and asked the doc about it, did he/she tell you to restrict sodium? Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: Mo > So do you think that even with over the range sodium levels that I should be > doing more than sprinkling Celtic seasalt on my food at table and in the > cooking? > I am wondering if it could possibly do me any harm. Not the seasalt but if > it drives my sodium levels up further. Mo, I'm no expert and you weren't even asking me these questions, but I'm going to stick my big nose in here! For what it's worth, it's my understanding that sodium levels fluctuate in the body according to need, and that the body naturally flushes excess sodium out via the kidneys. Your one time high level could have been nothing more than your body retaining the sodium while it was in the process of attracting the fluids you were drinking to the cells ... because of the natural fluid loss from the summer heat. I think your doc was unconcerned because a high sodium level is only of concern if it is in tandem with specific altered chemical readings that indicate a malfunction in the body systems, or if it were to be consistently high over a period of time ... which would be hard on the kidneys, though probably not nearly as hard on them as most of those damned rx's! > I suppose that thought has been a strumbling block for me in taking more > than I already am, though I am sprinkling with gusto it must be said and > enjoying it very much indeed. Yum! Has your sodium level been rechecked since that high reading? If not, you might consider that. Of course if it were me, I'd probably add 1/4 t of sea salt to water twice a day, and then have my sodium level tested in a couple of months. Then again, I sometimes sea-saw between attitudes of " overly cautious " and " consequences be damned " !!!! I've forgotten, when you got that high reading and asked the doc about it, did he/she tell you to restrict sodium? Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Mo, You do need to make sure you're drinking water when taking sea salt. You don't have to dissolve it in water, if you're using it on your food, just make sure and add in extra water during the day. Linn . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Mo, You do need to make sure you're drinking water when taking sea salt. You don't have to dissolve it in water, if you're using it on your food, just make sure and add in extra water during the day. Linn . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 12/12/2006 01:00:18 GMT Standard Time, esilver@... writes: Hi Liz Are you still on BP rx? For some reason, I think you said no. No I am off them now, about a couple of months. Before you stopped taking the bp, was it down in normal range, or still elevated? Still elevated but there is where I suspect the possibility anyway of being hyperthyroid and that maybe what raised it. It had been borderline for about two or three years. This will be interesting; let us know the results, okay? Yes I will for sure. Not sure this is relevant, but my mom recently had a heart attack, has bp that bounces between normal and high, and since heart attack is back on bp meds. The cardiologist told her no salt, but when she told him she doesn't salt food when cooking but liberally salts before eating with Sea Salt, he said that was okay .... then again, he put her on statins and didn't tell her to use fish oil, so I'm not sure what I think of him and his advice!!! Hope you mother is OK now? Must have been scary. If you're worried, I personally would certainly not add more sea salt than you're using in your food ... but worrying is counter-productive as I assume it can stress the adrenals, so maybe get your sodium level checked as soon as possible so you can QUIT worrying??? Just my ideas, and again, remember, I'm no expert! Do do alright girl! Ooh - ooh - ooh! I almost forgot! When you signed off yesterday saying you'd eaten some chocolate bars recently, that reminded me that when I was having the palps I'd been not good about avoiding sugar. I'm wondering if sugar and/or chocolate could stress the adrenals and initiate palps? I did wonder about that myself. Hmmmmm. Maybe the chocolate if anything more so than actual sugar methinks, if at all. Though I did have the same thought as you last week. If so, that WOULD be a way to finally keep me away from the sugar ... I hate those palps! Me too and I LURVE that choccie! lol I don't usually eat that much chocolate. Stress-related. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 12/12/2006 01:00:18 GMT Standard Time, esilver@... writes: Hi Liz Are you still on BP rx? For some reason, I think you said no. No I am off them now, about a couple of months. Before you stopped taking the bp, was it down in normal range, or still elevated? Still elevated but there is where I suspect the possibility anyway of being hyperthyroid and that maybe what raised it. It had been borderline for about two or three years. This will be interesting; let us know the results, okay? Yes I will for sure. Not sure this is relevant, but my mom recently had a heart attack, has bp that bounces between normal and high, and since heart attack is back on bp meds. The cardiologist told her no salt, but when she told him she doesn't salt food when cooking but liberally salts before eating with Sea Salt, he said that was okay .... then again, he put her on statins and didn't tell her to use fish oil, so I'm not sure what I think of him and his advice!!! Hope you mother is OK now? Must have been scary. If you're worried, I personally would certainly not add more sea salt than you're using in your food ... but worrying is counter-productive as I assume it can stress the adrenals, so maybe get your sodium level checked as soon as possible so you can QUIT worrying??? Just my ideas, and again, remember, I'm no expert! Do do alright girl! Ooh - ooh - ooh! I almost forgot! When you signed off yesterday saying you'd eaten some chocolate bars recently, that reminded me that when I was having the palps I'd been not good about avoiding sugar. I'm wondering if sugar and/or chocolate could stress the adrenals and initiate palps? I did wonder about that myself. Hmmmmm. Maybe the chocolate if anything more so than actual sugar methinks, if at all. Though I did have the same thought as you last week. If so, that WOULD be a way to finally keep me away from the sugar ... I hate those palps! Me too and I LURVE that choccie! lol I don't usually eat that much chocolate. Stress-related. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 12/12/2006 01:38:42 GMT Standard Time, cccquilter@... writes: Actually water is a large part of the equation. Yep CC, I will be more diligent in future. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a message dated 12/12/2006 01:38:42 GMT Standard Time, cccquilter@... writes: Actually water is a large part of the equation. Yep CC, I will be more diligent in future. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: > I have stopped checking it recently because it > stresses me out and seems counterproductive at this time. > Are you still on BP rx? For some reason, I think you said no. Before you stopped taking the bp, was it down in normal range, or still elevated? > > Has your sodium level been rechecked since that high reading? If not, you > might consider that. > No and I will ask for this, thanks. This will be interesting; let us know the results, okay? > > I am probably salting my food with about that much. Do you think I should > put it in my water as well? Nah, I agree with Linn, IF you're getting that much salting your food, you probably don't need more ... and make sure you drink plenty of water. > > I've forgotten, when you got that high reading and asked the doc about > it, > did he/she tell you to restrict sodium? > The GP did before this test when I first start having high BP readings Not sure this is relevant, but my mom recently had a heart attack, has bp that bounces between normal and high, and since heart attack is back on bp meds. The cardiologist told her no salt, but when she told him she doesn't salt food when cooking but liberally salts before eating with Sea Salt, he said that was okay .... then again, he put her on statins and didn't tell her to use fish oil, so I'm not sure what I think of him and his advice!!! > Thanks for posting on this, I have been feeling worried and confused about > how to proceed.. If you're worried, I personally would certainly not add more sea salt than you're using in your food ... but worrying is counter-productive as I assume it can stress the adrenals, so maybe get your sodium level checked as soon as possible so you can QUIT worrying??? Just my ideas, and again, remember, I'm no expert! Ooh - ooh - ooh! I almost forgot! When you signed off yesterday saying you'd eaten some chocolate bars recently, that reminded me that when I was having the palps I'd been not good about avoiding sugar. I'm wondering if sugar and/or chocolate could stress the adrenals and initiate palps? If so, that WOULD be a way to finally keep me away from the sugar ... I hate those palps! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: > I have stopped checking it recently because it > stresses me out and seems counterproductive at this time. > Are you still on BP rx? For some reason, I think you said no. Before you stopped taking the bp, was it down in normal range, or still elevated? > > Has your sodium level been rechecked since that high reading? If not, you > might consider that. > No and I will ask for this, thanks. This will be interesting; let us know the results, okay? > > I am probably salting my food with about that much. Do you think I should > put it in my water as well? Nah, I agree with Linn, IF you're getting that much salting your food, you probably don't need more ... and make sure you drink plenty of water. > > I've forgotten, when you got that high reading and asked the doc about > it, > did he/she tell you to restrict sodium? > The GP did before this test when I first start having high BP readings Not sure this is relevant, but my mom recently had a heart attack, has bp that bounces between normal and high, and since heart attack is back on bp meds. The cardiologist told her no salt, but when she told him she doesn't salt food when cooking but liberally salts before eating with Sea Salt, he said that was okay .... then again, he put her on statins and didn't tell her to use fish oil, so I'm not sure what I think of him and his advice!!! > Thanks for posting on this, I have been feeling worried and confused about > how to proceed.. If you're worried, I personally would certainly not add more sea salt than you're using in your food ... but worrying is counter-productive as I assume it can stress the adrenals, so maybe get your sodium level checked as soon as possible so you can QUIT worrying??? Just my ideas, and again, remember, I'm no expert! Ooh - ooh - ooh! I almost forgot! When you signed off yesterday saying you'd eaten some chocolate bars recently, that reminded me that when I was having the palps I'd been not good about avoiding sugar. I'm wondering if sugar and/or chocolate could stress the adrenals and initiate palps? If so, that WOULD be a way to finally keep me away from the sugar ... I hate those palps! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Actually water is a large part of the equation. You need the natural salt with its blend of minerals for your body, but you need the water, and lots of it, so that you don't RETAIN it. I often forget to drink my water when I get really busy, like during closing every month (I work in accounting), but if you don't get enough water, your body will glom onto every drop you drink and retain it and you will get puffy. Now the sea salt will help your body because you will have enough salt/minerals floating around that it won't NEED to hold on to it b/c it is deficient. The body basically knows what to do, we just need to give it what it needs to do everything it does so well! That is where we most often fail. Take in enough water, salt, minerals, nutrients to nourish your body, plus whatever hormones you need, and your body will do its work the way it is supposed to. Western style eating habits don't encourage our bodies to work properly b/c a western style diet is so deficient, except in the things we don't need more of! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Actually water is a large part of the equation. You need the natural salt with its blend of minerals for your body, but you need the water, and lots of it, so that you don't RETAIN it. I often forget to drink my water when I get really busy, like during closing every month (I work in accounting), but if you don't get enough water, your body will glom onto every drop you drink and retain it and you will get puffy. Now the sea salt will help your body because you will have enough salt/minerals floating around that it won't NEED to hold on to it b/c it is deficient. The body basically knows what to do, we just need to give it what it needs to do everything it does so well! That is where we most often fail. Take in enough water, salt, minerals, nutrients to nourish your body, plus whatever hormones you need, and your body will do its work the way it is supposed to. Western style eating habits don't encourage our bodies to work properly b/c a western style diet is so deficient, except in the things we don't need more of! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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