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Phil B posted a new activity comment 7 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Phil B posted an update in the group Inflammation Sinus, nose. throat – please help diagnose. Every time I do tedious mildly stressful (for me) activity like floss teeth, use toilet (sorry), de-clutter living […] ViewDigestive “trial and error” causing more problems.
Fiber – guessing that the ill-formed bowel movements (“paste-ish”) might be caused by too little fiber, I increased dietary fiber a moderate amount. Results started good then went bad all in one day. I ate the fiber yesterday. So today BM1 was better than before, so I was encouraged. …[Read more] -
Phil B posted a new activity comment 7 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Phil B posted an update in the group Inflammation Sinus, nose. throat – please help diagnose. Every time I do tedious mildly stressful (for me) activity like floss teeth, use toilet (sorry), de-clutter living […] ViewGood idea, and thank you.
Actually, I had that idea as I was writing my recent posts, but I had searched for FM’s 6 months ago, yielding poor results.
Unfortunately, this website removed the list of functional medicine MD’s which existed 6 months ago. It still has links to functionalmedicine.org, so today I went there to search. That…[Read more] -
Phil B posted a new activity comment 7 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Phil B posted an update in the group Inflammation Sinus, nose. throat – please help diagnose. Every time I do tedious mildly stressful (for me) activity like floss teeth, use toilet (sorry), de-clutter living […] ViewDigestive update- “slave to the bathroom”. Today I’ve been awake for 3 hours and been to the bathroom 3 times already. So, of the first 180 minutes today 70 of those minutes have been on the toilet. This is ridiculous. I’m not sick, ate nothing wrong, nothing extraordinary otherwise. At this rate the cost of toilet paper, hot water, good…[Read more]
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Phil B posted a new activity comment 7 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Energy I added two new CD’s to my MP3 and I am looking forward to listening to new music while working out. Tomorow, I meet with my trainer to learn more about the gym […] ViewJanine, fun is the key to exercise in my experience. Find something fun, I don’t care if it’s ping pong. Then you will naturally want to build on that. But fun will always bring you back if you get frustrated or bored.
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HI, Phil,
I love my workouts and enjoy spending time at the gym with other devoted exercise nuts. I enjoyed a great workout with my trainer this morning and learned quite a lot. I am meeting with her again next week and look forward to more happy workout suprises.
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Phil B posted a new activity comment 7 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Phil B posted an update in the group Inflammation Sinus, nose. throat – please help diagnose. Every time I do tedious mildly stressful (for me) activity like floss teeth, use toilet (sorry), de-clutter living […] ViewMore clarification:
1. Exercise is not the problem- regularly 3x/wk, no drippy nose etc.
2. Housecleaning (ie. kicking up dust) is not the problem, does not produce drippy nose any more than usual.
3. Tedious is the problem, is the trigger that turns on the mucous producing engine. Feels like a stress reaction. For example, brushing teeth…[Read more] -
Phil B posted a new activity comment 7 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Phil B posted an update in the group Inflammation Sinus, nose. throat – please help diagnose. Every time I do tedious mildly stressful (for me) activity like floss teeth, use toilet (sorry), de-clutter living […] ViewThank you all.
Sela- I will try hepa filter, my bedroom newly hardwood floor shows large daily accum. of dog hair and dust.Dairy- I eat none, not even hidden. I didn’t eliminate dairy for any particular reason, it just went away as my diet got cleaner a few years ago.
Aches/pains- none, and I play sports. I interpret that as I do not have…[Read more]
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After our old cat(over 20 years old) died, my husband and I have been much healthier, respiratory-wise. She lived in our garage, but she was a hairball factory and now that there is no longer fresh animal dander in our garage, it is not so much a problem to get in and out of our vehicles without getting sick.
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Phil B posted an update in the group
Inflammation 8 months, 1 week agoSinus, nose. throat – please help diagnose. Every time I do tedious mildly stressful (for me) activity like floss teeth, use toilet (sorry), de-clutter living room (surprise! guests arriving) – my nose starts producing mucous nonstop for 5-10 minutes.
Would this be considered inflammation?
Also, after brushing teeth, then rinsing…[Read more]
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Hi Phil, Dairy products are mucus causing, So when you cut out dairy that will help the amount of mucus. You could also be alergic to dust or something. I would run that one by your doctor if it persists after doing this plan.
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If cleaning up the house is causing problems, it may be a dust sensitivity. HEPA filters work miracles in this situation. Just set one in the corner of the rooms you frequent the most and you’ll probably notice a difference quickly. They are pretty quiet – I run mine 24/7. Usually the bedroom is the most beneficial room to have one in because we…[Read more]
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it takes a while for the sensitivities to totally leave us . Especially if you are still getting hidden dairy and gluten in some of your foods. Read your labels on the food you are consuming.One of my sensitivities was my peanut butter which I had for breakfast on toast for years and years. it was hard for me to give up this morning ritual.
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Thank you all.
Sela- I will try hepa filter, my bedroom newly hardwood floor shows large daily accum. of dog hair and dust.Dairy- I eat none, not even hidden. I didn’t eliminate dairy for any particular reason, it just went away as my diet got cleaner a few years ago.
Aches/pains- none, and I play sports. I interpret that as I do not have…[Read more]
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After our old cat(over 20 years old) died, my husband and I have been much healthier, respiratory-wise. She lived in our garage, but she was a hairball factory and now that there is no longer fresh animal dander in our garage, it is not so much a problem to get in and out of our vehicles without getting sick.
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More clarification:
1. Exercise is not the problem- regularly 3x/wk, no drippy nose etc.
2. Housecleaning (ie. kicking up dust) is not the problem, does not produce drippy nose any more than usual.
3. Tedious is the problem, is the trigger that turns on the mucous producing engine. Feels like a stress reaction. For example, brushing teeth…[Read more] -
Digestive update- “slave to the bathroom”. Today I’ve been awake for 3 hours and been to the bathroom 3 times already. So, of the first 180 minutes today 70 of those minutes have been on the toilet. This is ridiculous. I’m not sick, ate nothing wrong, nothing extraordinary otherwise. At this rate the cost of toilet paper, hot water, good…[Read more]
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Are there any Functional Medicine MD’s in your area?
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Good idea, and thank you.
Actually, I had that idea as I was writing my recent posts, but I had searched for FM’s 6 months ago, yielding poor results.
Unfortunately, this website removed the list of functional medicine MD’s which existed 6 months ago. It still has links to functionalmedicine.org, so today I went there to search. That…[Read more]
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Digestive “trial and error” causing more problems.
Fiber – guessing that the ill-formed bowel movements (“paste-ish”) might be caused by too little fiber, I increased dietary fiber a moderate amount. Results started good then went bad all in one day. I ate the fiber yesterday. So today BM1 was better than before, so I was encouraged. …[Read more]
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Phil B posted a new activity comment 11 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Ray DiPilla posted an update Just saw dr Hyman on his program for public TV . . . hope I can get all the same info from this website. One question, how do I find a doctor in this area who associates with dr […] Viewhttp://www.bloodsugarsolution.com/healthy-living-resources/, then click on ”Nutritionally Oriented Doctors”.
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Phil B posted a new activity comment 11 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: michaelynn posted an update in the group Fatigue Hello!! I am always tired. I have been tired for as long as I can remember. My whole family is this way, so I guess I thought it was normal. I know it is not […] ViewI love that post – ”I’m always tired, and I’ve been tired for as long as I can remember.” That’s a classic. Pretty accurately describes me too. I also like your more recent post- ”Good morning, I’m still tired.” You could be a writer.
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Phil B posted a new activity comment 11 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Phil B posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Yikes … I had a protein shake and vitamins for breakfast, and was ”rewarded” with 8 hours of severe bloating and medium nausea. This makes me angry. After […] ViewLifetime Fitness ”Fastfuel Complete” whey isolate and whey concentrate. Preparation phase, week 1.
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I don’t know if this helpful at all, but I personally have the same issues with whey protein so I stick to other sources like rice protein/hemp etc.The greens protein at Whole Foods and Trader Joes are also awesome!
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All that whey stuff does the same to me. I always end up falling into the trap of protein shakes, only to end up giving the horrible pwder away. I like the idea because it seems like a quick solution for a meal, but maybe we should just eat food?
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Phil B posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 11 months, 3 weeks agoYikes … I had a protein shake and vitamins for breakfast, and was ”rewarded” with 8 hours of severe bloating and medium nausea. This makes me angry. After researching, now I know all the possible causes, but it would take a month to isolate the actual cause. So much work. Sorry, just venting.
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What kind of protein are you using?
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Lifetime Fitness ”Fastfuel Complete” whey isolate and whey concentrate. Preparation phase, week 1.
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I don’t know if this helpful at all, but I personally have the same issues with whey protein so I stick to other sources like rice protein/hemp etc.The greens protein at Whole Foods and Trader Joes are also awesome!
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All that whey stuff does the same to me. I always end up falling into the trap of protein shakes, only to end up giving the horrible pwder away. I like the idea because it seems like a quick solution for a meal, but maybe we should just eat food?
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Hi Phil – The whey protein is dairy which is one of the things the BSS recommends eliminating. I have the same issues with even a little dairy and since I stopped it completely all of those GI type of symptons are gone. I use a protein powder made from pea, hemp, rice and chia seed. Hope that helps!
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Phil B posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 11 months, 4 weeks agoPlease analyze my newbie glucose tolerance results. (fasting, 1hour, 2hour) – glucose ( 82, 160, 67), insulin ( 4.2, 75, 11.6) A1C 5.3. The 1-hour numbers jump out at me, both glucose and insulin go too high. Is that classic insulin resistance, ie. the pancreas pumps out too much insulin, because the cells are resistant to absorbing the…[Read more]
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Hi Phil, I am not an expert by any means but for diagnosing DM the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test uses a fasting of >126 mg/dL and a 2 hr. of >200 mg/dL. You should see a spike at the 1 hr. level, remember they have given you a high concentrate of glucose in liquid form and even people without DM will spike. The key is that people without DM…[Read more]
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Phil B posted a new activity comment 12 months ago
In reply to: Trinann posted an update in the group Stress Stress is eating too late at night and having to wait 14 hours to have my cholesterol drawn today. Every little indiscretion comes at a price. I am so anxious to get […] ViewI made the same mistake, and it made for a miserable day fasting 5 extra hours. Lesson learned – say ”no” to people who ”use” you for their benefit. In my case, a so-called friend calling in the evening, interrupting my pre-test schedule and meal.
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Are there any Functional Medicine MD’s in your area?
Good idea, and thank you.
Actually, I had that idea as I was writing my recent posts, but I had searched for FM’s 6 months ago, yielding poor results.
Unfortunately, this website removed the list of functional medicine MD’s which existed 6 months ago. It still has links to functionalmedicine.org, so today I went there to search. That…[Read more]