Re: fasting, customizing thyroid care to your lifestyle and circumstance

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I would hate to simply

> kiss of an integral part of a spiritual belief

> without working real hard at finding

> an alternate way to observe it, is all

>

I agree with you too !

: ) Marlena

--- in TX wrote:

> No arguement at all with that, Marlena! I am far

> from a medical professional or

> expert, and freely admit it. I was simply trying to

> 'think outside of the box'. My

> understanding of Ramadan is that food is acceptable

> after sunset. With that in mind,

> just about anything would go during those hours. The

> 'problem' hours would be during

> the actual fasting times. Observing some form of a

> vegan diet during those hours

> only would be all right, wouldn't it? I just do not

> know. Even if this would not be

> an option, surely some foods could be set as 'off

> limits' during the period of the

> fasting without it causing harm? The ideal, of

> course, would be to follow the

> fasting as given, but that is causing harm in this

> instance. I would hate to simply

> kiss of an integral part of a spiritual belief

> without working real hard at finding

> an alternate way to observe it, is all

>

> Hugs,

> in TX

>

> --- Marlena wrote:

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> I think a vegan diet is a wonderful and

> compassionate

> thing, but I feel very strongly that it is not good

> for someone like Jamilla who is currently pregnant

> and

> has different nutrient deficiencies such as anemia.

> I

> agree that spiritual practices are very important

> but

> not at the expense of one's health. I struggled a

> lot

> with wanting to be vegetarian/vegan for years until

> I

> realized that my body really needs meat. Especially

> with anemia, red meat is important (especially if it

> is from animals raised w/o hormones and

> antibiotics)--

> and with hypothyroidism plenty of protein is crucial

> -- and soy is not a good option since it is a

> goitrogen.

> JMO, Marlena

>

> --- in TX wrote:

> >

> > Maybe a possible alternative would be to go vegan

> > during this time of the month? A

> > no-kill fast, or a no meat fast? I have observed

> > both of those, and they both really

> > do focus the mind on what is happening around you

> on

> > the spiritual level.

>

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[Guest guest]

I would hate to simply

> kiss of an integral part of a spiritual belief

> without working real hard at finding

> an alternate way to observe it, is all

>

I agree with you too !

: ) Marlena

--- in TX wrote:

> No arguement at all with that, Marlena! I am far

> from a medical professional or

> expert, and freely admit it. I was simply trying to

> 'think outside of the box'. My

> understanding of Ramadan is that food is acceptable

> after sunset. With that in mind,

> just about anything would go during those hours. The

> 'problem' hours would be during

> the actual fasting times. Observing some form of a

> vegan diet during those hours

> only would be all right, wouldn't it? I just do not

> know. Even if this would not be

> an option, surely some foods could be set as 'off

> limits' during the period of the

> fasting without it causing harm? The ideal, of

> course, would be to follow the

> fasting as given, but that is causing harm in this

> instance. I would hate to simply

> kiss of an integral part of a spiritual belief

> without working real hard at finding

> an alternate way to observe it, is all

>

> Hugs,

> in TX

>

> --- Marlena wrote:

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> I think a vegan diet is a wonderful and

> compassionate

> thing, but I feel very strongly that it is not good

> for someone like Jamilla who is currently pregnant

> and

> has different nutrient deficiencies such as anemia.

> I

> agree that spiritual practices are very important

> but

> not at the expense of one's health. I struggled a

> lot

> with wanting to be vegetarian/vegan for years until

> I

> realized that my body really needs meat. Especially

> with anemia, red meat is important (especially if it

> is from animals raised w/o hormones and

> antibiotics)--

> and with hypothyroidism plenty of protein is crucial

> -- and soy is not a good option since it is a

> goitrogen.

> JMO, Marlena

>

> --- in TX wrote:

> >

> > Maybe a possible alternative would be to go vegan

> > during this time of the month? A

> > no-kill fast, or a no meat fast? I have observed

> > both of those, and they both really

> > do focus the mind on what is happening around you

> on

> > the spiritual level.

>

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[Guest guest]

> In Islam we dont bend any of the pillars. They are set in stone so

to speak. ;-) Fasting is one of the five pillars of belief. so it

isnt an option to change to accomodate our situations. If we are

ill, we just dont do it. Therefore, I probably just wont do it. I

love fasting, such a wonderful feeling, but when the day is closing

in, sometimes just a few hours into the day I get really ill. God

gave me a ticket (That is how we say) so I will cash it in. :-)

>

> Thank you everyone for your help with this. I do appreciate it

very much! You are a great group, I am happy to be apart of it.

>

> Jamila

I believe god gave you a ticket because you need to take care of the

body he also gave you..

Concentrate on getting your thyroid levels up to optimal and also

working on your iron levels and Vitamin D etc. I would suggest the

doctor also check glucose and vitamin B levels as also having a B

defiency is common.

Hopefully next fast you will be in better health in order to

participate.

Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

> In Islam we dont bend any of the pillars. They are set in stone so

to speak. ;-) Fasting is one of the five pillars of belief. so it

isnt an option to change to accomodate our situations. If we are

ill, we just dont do it. Therefore, I probably just wont do it. I

love fasting, such a wonderful feeling, but when the day is closing

in, sometimes just a few hours into the day I get really ill. God

gave me a ticket (That is how we say) so I will cash it in. :-)

>

> Thank you everyone for your help with this. I do appreciate it

very much! You are a great group, I am happy to be apart of it.

>

> Jamila

I believe god gave you a ticket because you need to take care of the

body he also gave you..

Concentrate on getting your thyroid levels up to optimal and also

working on your iron levels and Vitamin D etc. I would suggest the

doctor also check glucose and vitamin B levels as also having a B

defiency is common.

Hopefully next fast you will be in better health in order to

participate.

Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

> In Islam we dont bend any of the pillars. They are set in stone so

to speak. ;-) Fasting is one of the five pillars of belief. so it

isnt an option to change to accomodate our situations. If we are

ill, we just dont do it. Therefore, I probably just wont do it. I

love fasting, such a wonderful feeling, but when the day is closing

in, sometimes just a few hours into the day I get really ill. God

gave me a ticket (That is how we say) so I will cash it in. :-)

>

> Thank you everyone for your help with this. I do appreciate it

very much! You are a great group, I am happy to be apart of it.

>

> Jamila

I believe god gave you a ticket because you need to take care of the

body he also gave you..

Concentrate on getting your thyroid levels up to optimal and also

working on your iron levels and Vitamin D etc. I would suggest the

doctor also check glucose and vitamin B levels as also having a B

defiency is common.

Hopefully next fast you will be in better health in order to

participate.

Kats3boys