Guest guest Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Hello to all. My name is Annette and I am new to this group. It was recommended to me from someone at Radiant Life. I called in a panic after some recent test results. A brief history: I am an RN and have always worked with heart patients. I have worked in cardiac rehab and instructed patients for years on the American Heart Assoc. diet. I lived this diet in my life almost to the letter, ie. low amounts of red meat, very little butter or sat. fats of any kind including cheese, only nf milk, etc. I also stayed away from white flour and sugar and have eaten plenty of whole grains and legumes. I have been able to maintain my weight and energy levels with this diet. I did battle insomnia and a few other minor discomforts. I began the weston Price diet about 15 months ago. I must say that my insomnia is all but gone, but my chol. which has always been about 185 is now 222 (Help! The necessity of it being below 200 is tatooed in my brain!) I am not as worried about that, though, as I am about the bone density test results. About 6 months after starting the diet it showed mild to mod risk for osteoporosis, and I just had it retaken and it shows severe risk! I can't figure this out with the amount of excellent sources of raw milk products I have been consuming. (kefir, cheese, butter, etc.)I do not take any supplements, but I do take cod liver oil and at times have also taken the x-factor butter oil with it. Any suggestions? I know what the doctors will recommend for both of these, and I don't want anything to do with it. I also want to throw out another question. Is this diet right for everyone, and every body? Could it be possible that the amount of fat that was in the native diet was perfect for those that were more than just active almost every waking moment of their day? Could it be too much fat for our more sedentary life-styles? I'm feeling a bit paranoid now, so any tips will help. Thank you! Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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