DIET Verses "DIET" how we use a word changes its meaning

1. 

what person or animal eats: the food that a person or animal usually consumes

2. 

controlled intake of food: a controlled intake of food and drink designed for weight loss, for health or religious reasons, or to control or improve a medical condition

"a wheat-free diet"

3. 

regular intake of something: a continuous or daily experience of, or indulgence in, something other than food

"living on a diet of soap operas and game shows"

ADJECTIVE 

1. 

designed or promoted for weight loss: describes a food or drink that is intended for people trying to lose weight, usually because it is low in calories or fat, or contains a sugar substitute

"a diet soda"

Above is the definition found in the dictionary for the word diet. Just to let everyone out there know that when I reference the word diet in my blogs I am not referring to the meaning I have highlighted in pink. I use the term diet to represent those highlighted in blue. I have been fortunate in my life as to never having to diet in the respect to loose weight. If anything I have usually been under weight and had to use means to put weight on. The use of steroids also were not steroids to assist in body building to build mass of muscle or increase stamina, the steroids I used in the past were prescribed by my doctor to correct a spell from the MS being flared up. Or at least take the edge off of the problem. I do not advocate any type of dieting or binging or use of steroids. I am a believer in totally natural means of controlling your health with wholesome foods for nutritional value, exercise and the use of supplements to maintain and assist in keeping or getting your overall health in line to give you a better quality life.

My motto is Live Life Fully & Abundantly so UCanBeWell4Ever! So please if any of you have taken my blog the wrong way and are thinking I use steroids for body building means or take diet supplements please understand this is not my message. Nutrition, prayer and supplements helped me get into a remission once before 19 years ago and that is my goal again. 

DIET.....SUPPLEMENTS....MS

A very good link  (CLICK ON IT ) I came across this article today. If you do have MS or know of someone who does this may help you. As you know I am an advocate for using healthy eating and supplements to aid any type of illness which attacks our bodies. But we must make sure we do not exceed what our bodies require as then we could cause damage. Please seek a nutritionist if you are planning to use supplements along with your medication. I maintained a remission for nearly 19 years by using my healthy eating habits and supplements. Other health conditions which came to visit me over the years have played some roll in having my MS come out of remission along with stress of all sorts in life. But I haven't given up that foods and vitamins can heal our bodies. And oh yes, prayer works wonders also. Prayer brings a peace to you which is a great stress reliever. 
My moto is "if you don't move it, you loose it". So I push to keep moving, but I also have learned how to give in to when the little voice inside my head says "rest, you are allowed to rest". Guilt in resting too much is something I have had to deal with since my MS has come out of the remission. Sometimes people make me feel guilty about resting. But then I need to tell myself.....I am the only one who controls how I feel....not others....I am the one who makes myself feel guilty. Don't battle with yourself....rest when you need to. Then you will have some sort of energy to do what you want, or at least what you are able to do. If we listen to our bodies it can help us. 
Fatigue is our bodies telling us to stop and recharge. Don't push fatigue.....I have done this and it only makes you feel worse.
Enjoy your weekend!

Prednisone.....fighting with my body

These tiny, tiny pills changing me for better or for ever? Are these super powerful to make me well or so strong they will worsen any part of my being? All the things I disagree with concerning health and wellness I now find at my door. Do I do it for me or do I do it for those I love? Mixed emotions. I never was one much for being confused or having mixed emotions concerning anything in my life before. Before this. I always have been matter of fact and opinionated on my beliefs no matter what the issue. Not stubborn, just believing strongly towards some subjects. Now it is a bit different. I guess you might say I have reached a low, needed to make a decision and the one I am choosing is to at least try the tiny, tiny white pills. Yesterday my dosage was cut back only by 2 pills, from 12 per day to 10. I indeed noticed a slight difference as to the puffiness. It seems it went from bloated, puffy feeling to a lighter feel and more settled within my body. (just as long as it doesn't take up residence here). This morning I feel a bit lighter. So I really do think this is not long term weight but just swollen, tender tissue which is saying "What the _ _ _ _ are your doing to me?" All my years of healthy living and eating and now these little pills are invading my tissues inside and out. Well if they are wrecking havoc on my body and appearance I am hoping that what can't be seen with the naked eye is a war going on inside each spot in my body that needs fighters working hard for it right now. And against all prior belief in medicines which can destroy our livers I am gonna trust this little guy to help me. His stay is short. 17 more days to go and I may never let him back into my life again. I am just thinking that if every few days my dosage is cut back as instructed it may truly work and the conditions of the shell of a body I live in is just temporary. I will be in control. I am in control now, I made the choice to do the tiny white pill, because I hurt so bad and was deteriorating too quickly and possibly for the first time in 26 years with MS frightened at what I was seeing and feeling in my life. It has to be the scariest time ever in my entire life, to know that quite possibly I will not recover, stay the same or get worse. The largest concern is others, I never wish to be a burden to anyone. This will keep me going I do know.

I said to my son just the other day "maybe my dream of retiring at the beach is good for me, since if I fall so much falling in the sand would be easier on me." His response to me was " Mom, you'll just get brush burns". That's my boy! My sense of humor...keeping me laughing at the least expected time. I do love him so. I will take brush burns over broken bones and sprained body parts. So which beach do I decide on? I always wanted to be an old lady at the sea shore picking sea shells and stones the ocean gives us as gifts each day.....I have a plan!

Thanks for listening. I will be fine. No, I will be well 4 ever! Because this is what I feel.

Keep the good foods going down the hatch along with the tiny, tiny pills.

Let's see who wins! I hope it's me.

You might be asking yourself....why is she telling all this?.....well it is my thoughts (since I am having them) there might be others out there who do not express themselves such as I and sitting around wondering all these puzzlements which I am experiencing. If 1 tiny thing I might spurt out on this blog can turn a light on in someone's mind and help then I will share all I am experiencing concerning every aspect of my illness. Not just the healthy, positive ones, but also the ones that make us who we are and cause even more confusion to go on in our minds and bodies. It is my thoughts...you never really know until you wear the person's shoes. And I will write about each step of the way from my own standpoint and affect it is having on me.

Early Symptoms of MS

http://multiplesclerosisearlysymptoms.com/multiple-sclerosis-causes-symptoms-and-types/

I am now on a round of steroids for 25 days to try to relieve the eye problems and the falling down problems along with my muscle weakness. I must say this has been the toughest 6 months thus far with my MS in a while. My fatigue has gotten worse each and every day for the past 4-5 years and is now limiting me quite a bit in my life. This is only a season I keep telling myself. Having this disease for the past 26+ years I do know it is possible to have some good days ahead. So now I must do as the doctors say, but also keep on natural juicing & eating proper foods, and REST...this is my bodies way of saying to me "slow down" for now & heal. Positive thinking is the best medicine for me and caring loving friends & a wonderful son who cares so much for me is my strength right now. "Seasons come & Seasons go" I may have MS ...BUT....it doesn't have my permission to hang around.

I had almost forgotten!

Several years ago while working at a local health food store I read in a monthly publication that L-Carnitine is great for vegetarians or anyone who did not consume much meat proteins. So coming from a body-builder background (in my 20's & early 30's I was an avid body builder) I decided to try this amino acid to give me more energy to work the 3 jobs I was doing at the time. 1 full time job and 2 part time jobs. I also wanted to keep my MS at bay in it's remission it had been in for several years. My diet did not contain red meats as I had years before omitted them from my diet on the path to my remission of the MS. When I took this supplement, which I did for several years, I noticed a remarkable difference in my energy level. The only reason after a few years of taking it that I quit was the fact it became expensive to keep up with and over time I went to working only 1 job like normal people. The affect of the l-carnitine lasted several years. Could lack of this be a cause or 1 of the causes of my body coming out of remission? I feel that it was a combination of factors. The largest factor being that living alone & supporting myself I was no longer able to monitor my rest periods and stress from everyday living on my own. It started to take it's toll on my body. Your body gives you warning signs and if we do not obey them it will break down until we have to pay attention to it & surrender and seek a method to be well again. This is my mission in my own life now....to be well again. So while shopping with my son this past week we entered the vitamin store at the local mall and as I was purchasing my cleanse kit to do the yearly cleanse to get health back in the colon I noticed on the counter the bottle pictured above. I grabbed at it like it was liquid gold! It now sits on my shelf in the kitchen and is being added to my diet each day along with my freshly made carrot juice. On March 1 I will begin the cleanse program. I learned 37 years ago at a health expo that health begins and ends in the colon. You could also say death begins in the colon.

L-carnitine fuels the muscles. L-Carnitine is made in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It increases the use of fat as an energy source by transporting fatty acids. They are then burned to release energy for body functions.It has been suggested to delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease. L-carnitine is found naturally in avocados, breast milk, dairy products, red meats (namely lamb and beef), and tempeh (fermented soybean product). A deficiency of L-Carnitine can cause muscle fatigue, cramps and low blood sugar levels.

It may also help prevent some forms of heart disease.

It may help build muscle.

It may protect against diabetes.

It may protect against liver disease.

It may protect against kidney disease.

It may be considered a diet aid.

It may increase energy and be a help for people with MS.

So I will let you know how this supplement will affect my MS along the way. It is in liquid form and will go to work quickly in the body. I have had 4 b12 shots so far from my doctor for my b12 deficiency. Some would argue against my doing this, but all I have to say to them is this..."you are not me, I am feeling at a very low point in my life physically. I have always been an active person and I can not surrender to this. My body is not assimilating the great foods I give it so I need to do steps to get it working once again, or at least get some energy back, 1 body part at a time. God can heal me in a touch of a miracle.I know this, I believe this, I have received miracles from Him. But He also can use nutrition, supplements along with prayer to make me whole and well again. The key for me is not to be healed and go on my merry way and perhaps forget momentarily where I had been, but sometimes there is a lesson to be learned and knowledge we had known for many years needs to surface in our life and put to good use and continued throughout the rest of our lives to continue to be well.

I know nutrition got my MS into remission years ago & I know it can be once again. L-carnitine is just 1 way to get me there~

WATER....if only I had thought of putting it in bottles!

Back in 1984 when I was going to a nutritionist for my MS I began carrying around my distilled water in canning jars. I had been drinking distilled water since 1979. To be sure of my drinking throughout the day to stay hydrated the only choice in jars I had at that time were canning jars. Only if I had thought to promote bottling it in plastics I would be a very wealthy woman right about now!
I had chose to change to the distilled water because at a health expo in Pittsburgh I heard a speaker say that the body's water content was the most similar to distilled. The human body is composed of about 70% water. My feelings for drinking the water at the time was to try to keep my skin soft and supple and hopefully free of wrinkles as I aged. I learned at the expo that water is important for nearly every process of our body. From digestion to circulation, excretion, and absorbing. It helps us maintain a normal body temperature. We are continually losing water through sweating and elimination so we need to constantly be replacing it. So many do not do so. The body can survive much longer without food than it can without water.
Is tap water safe? Tap water is generally obtained from surface waters. That is water collected in reservoirs or water which has been filtered through the ground to the water table and extracted by means of a well. Most assume that their tap water is safe.
Whatever the source of your water it is good to know warning signs of bad water. Watch out for cloudiness. Chlorination causes some cloudiness that will usually clear if the water is left to stand. Bacterial or sedimentary cloudiness will remain. Foaming means some sort of bacterial contamination. You can destroy the bacteria by boiling the water for 5 minutes and letting stand for several hours. This way the sediment will settle. Strange smells or taste could mean chemical contamination.
Can we trust the water we drink? Be it from a well, city supplier, bottled, tap, mineral, springs, or steam-distilled. In this day and age what can we trust exactly? I do not have the answers. With all the pollution and unsafe particles in the world is any thing really safe for you any more? I don't have the answer for you, but I do know that you need to drink water to keep your body functioning. So the choice is up to you. You have many choices these days to choose from. If only it could be simple like God had planned it for us. Pure & Simple.......We as humans are killing ourselves even down to the water we drink....nothing is pure and good for us anymore. Sad isn't it?

FOODS TO HELP ARTHRITIS

Recommended foods for those with arthritis will help but you also need to change your eating habits and eliminate also the "junk foods".

• eat more sulfur containing foods such eggs, garlic, onions & asparagus. the body needs sulfur to repair bone & cartilage & connective tissue & will aid in the absorption of calcium
• eat leafy green veggies, fresh veggies, non acidic fruits, whole grains oats,brown rice & also fish.
• eat fresh pineapple frequently...bromelain found in pineapple will reduce the inflammation . to be effective the pineapple must be fresh since freezing & canning destroy enzymes
• eat some sort of fiber each day...flax is an excellent source added to drinks salads & veggie dishes
• reduce fat in your diet, do not consume sugars & avoid caffeine, citrus & tobacco products
• avoid nightshade veggies (those which grow at night) tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant , peppers

I know this can be difficult to follow, especially if you have another ailment at the same time as having arthritis. The key to any part of being healthy is finding out what works best for your body....as no two bodies are created the same. We each need to be fine tuned into what will work for us and also willing to try new things or suggestions which come our way. Because you never know what someone else may know that will ultimately be the key you were looking for to unlock your good health & go on to living life wonderfully....the way God intended.

CARROT JUICE

There has been some quite extensive research into whether or not carrot juice is healthy for the liver. The scientists believe that it seems to be that it is very healthy for the liver. Carrot juice loaded with vital nutrients that help keep the body's largest organ functioning properly, these nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K, and many others. Recent studies have show that this vitamin and mineral cocktail improves the overall tissue health within the liver, as well as increasing blood flow. To benefit the liver from drinking carrot juice, studies have shown that it should be consumed in moderation daily, and over a lengthy period of time. If your goal is to improve the overall health of your liver, then you should also abstain from drinking coffee, alcohol, and carbonated soft drinks.
Probably the most important aspect of carrot juice that contributes to a healthy liver, is vitamin A. Carrot juice is the largest source of dietary vitamin A out of any other foods or drinks. A regular intake of moderate levels of vitamin A have shown to greatly increase the overall health of the liver, as well as detoxify it. This is a great and natural way to cleanse the liver, without having to undertake any radical or extreme dietary measures. Despite all of the health benefits for the liver presented by carrot juice, there is also a flip side. Too much vitamin A within your liver can lead to toxicity, which can in turn badly damage the organ. To avoid consuming too much vitamin A, you should only consume between eight and twenty four ounces of the juice daily, and not exceed that amount. Like all healthy things in life, the key is moderation.

RECIPE FOR GOOD HEALTH

8 Large Fresh Cleaned Carrots

1 Large Fresh Mint Sprig

Information:

Serving Size 1

120 Calories Per Serving

0 Grams Of Fat

The Maker's Diet

It has been nearly a decade since I have read this book. I have today taken it from the book shelf and committed to reading it once again. Jordan S. Rubin, the author, through his near death experience will illness changed his eating habits and lifestyle and changed his life forever. He then wrote this book to share with you the hope which is very real. In 1994 at the age of 19 he was diagnosed with Chron's Disease. He dropped rapidly from 180 to 104 lbs. He is 6'1". Medical approaches were not working for him. Go to his website and read his story. He is living, breathing proof that the body can heal itself if given what it needs. He also has a line of supplements Garden of Life. I have taken some in the past. They are wonderful. I will take some of them once again when finances allow me the luxury. Isn't it a shame it has to be a luxury to stay healthy. There are so many things out there to help us stay healthy and well, such as massage to remove the toxins and keep our muscles supple, and supplements & whole foods. But it is a shame that the FDA does not recognize these as a need. Only a luxury. These are items which insurance should cover a portion. I believe there then would be less death and people suffering from illness. Please go to Jordan's website and read his story and perhaps get yourself a copy of his book. You may even be able to get a used copy from Amazon or Ebay. Why not star t today to change your life forever!

MS DIET

1.Eat a diet high in protein and anti-inflammatory oils (nuts, seeds, and cold-water fish); orange, yellow, and dark green vegetables;
2.Whole grains - such as whole wheat, brown rice, oats and whole grain corn - provide a fiber boost to the carbohydrates in your diet
3.Avoid food such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, citrus, tomatoes, corn, chocolate, fish, and peanuts - eliminate these foods, then reintroduce one at a time, watching for reactions. Many individuals are sensitive to foods that contain gluten.
4. Eliminate refined foods, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fats (animal products), and additives (multiple sclerosisG and aspartame).
5.Individuals with multiple sclerosis should follow the American Heart Association guidelines on fat intake

Omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids might slow the progress of the disease and reduce the severity and duration of relapses. It is suggested to have mega-6 oils (borage, evening primrose, black currant oils) 1,500 mg two to three times per day. Include zinc (30 mg per day) and selenium (200 mcg per day). As the diet may contain high levels of polyunsaturates, a good intake of vitamin E, vitamin B6, zinc and C is needed. Vitamin E is the main antioxidant that helps prevent peroxidation of polyunsaturates and vitamin C helps to protect vitamin E. Zinc and b6 are part of the enzyme delta-6-desaturase which is involved in conversion of linoleic acid (found in polyunsaturated fat and oils) to its longer chain derivatives. Alcohol inhibits the vital conversion process of essential fatty acids, increases the level of saturated fat in the blood and depletes the body's supply of valuable nutrients. So drink alcohol in moderation Smoking also depletes blood levels of vitamin C and can worsen the symptoms of the disease.