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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 6 days ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes After a year on the advanced plan, and glad to still be keeping off the 42 or more lbs. I lost, and still being off insulin, my blood sugar numbers […] ViewI appreciate your encouragement and am confident that you will achieve your goals too!
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 6 days ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes After a year on the advanced plan, and glad to still be keeping off the 42 or more lbs. I lost, and still being off insulin, my blood sugar numbers […] ViewYou are right that I know what I need to do! The challenge is to do it. Yesterday I finally added more supplements into my routine, including magnesium, the metagenics metaglycemX, policosanol and l-tyrosine at the suggestion of my very helpful doctor, in addition to the few things I was already taking such as vitamin d, fish oil and a…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 6 days ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes After a year on the advanced plan, and glad to still be keeping off the 42 or more lbs. I lost, and still being off insulin, my blood sugar numbers […] ViewNow my challenge is to lose some more weight. I am increasing my walking and drinking more water as a starting point. I am going to look in the attic for my dusty hand weights, bring the bicycle down and put some air in the tires. I am going to have to more strictly monitor the food. Luckily I love to make home cooked meals. I am using more…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 6 days ago
In reply to: ViewBob’s newest diagnosis is psoriatic arthritis rather than the initial impression of rheumatoid. Sounds like psoriatic has some similarities to rheumatoid and it too is an auto immune disease. Luckily for now, he is doing better with the temporary help of prednisone, but we are concerned for the road ahead. He is continuing the gluten free diet…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted an update 3 weeks, 6 days ago
I just made the blueberry muffins from the new blood sugar solution cookbook. Very good!
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Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 1 month, 3 weeks agoAfter a year on the advanced plan, and glad to still be keeping off the 42 or more lbs. I lost, and still being off insulin, my blood sugar numbers are creeping back up. I am having to be more strict with avoiding carbs other than those in low glycemic vegetables, and exercise more. I will walk this afternoon. So glad the temperatures are…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Kris posted an update in the group Autoimmune Disorders I just have been diagnosed with graves and was given anti thyroid drugs. I just bought the ultra simple.diet book but in the book it says don’t use for […] ViewThanks Margaret. Bob already avoids cheese as he’s very lactose intolerant. However it is new for him to try to be gluten free. We’ll see if avoiding the wheat makes him feel any better. I’m so glad it helps you. And I appreciate the encouragement. Thank you.
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Clare posted an update in the group Autoimmune Disorders Hi! I have CFS and am in relapse right now. I can’t walk across the room without getting out of breath and my legs feel like they weight 2 tons each. Anyone […] ViewThat is so encouraging to hear Violett!
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: greg.w. posted an update in the group Autoimmune Disorders I have Crohns Disease and need to know how can I find a functional medical doctor in San Antonio? I saw that there is a Functional Medicine Training […] ViewHi Greg,
When I needed to find a functional medicine doctor in upstate New York, I received help by calling Dr. Hyman’s staff in Lenox, Massachusetts and they explained how to access a list of functional medicine practitioners through this web site. You may want to call them too. -
Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Kris posted an update in the group Autoimmune Disorders I just have been diagnosed with graves and was given anti thyroid drugs. I just bought the ultra simple.diet book but in the book it says don’t use for […] ViewHi Margaret,
I am wondering if you happen to know anything about rheumatoid arthritis? Both my husband and I have diabetes type 2. We’ve both improved our health a lot through the blood sugar solution diet. However, Bob was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis today and we’re both feeling devastated. We want to learn everything we can about…[Read more]-
I have no idea why. Perhaps you should try the Blood Sugar Solution plan. You could friend Dr Hyman on this site and ask him.
Blessings, Margaret-
I didn’t realize that could be done. I will have to look into the BSS plan as well. Thanks.
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Hi Ruth, I do know my pain and swelling from Rheumatoid arthritis has gone away since following the advanced plan. I do not know if that means the arthritis itself is being reversed. I did have very severe pain and now have none. I had swelling on some of my joints and that is gone.
It is an autoimmune problem and inflammation issue. For me it…[Read more]-
Thanks Margaret. Bob already avoids cheese as he’s very lactose intolerant. However it is new for him to try to be gluten free. We’ll see if avoiding the wheat makes him feel any better. I’m so glad it helps you. And I appreciate the encouragement. Thank you.
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Autoimmune Disorders My husband was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. We are already both following the blood sugar solution diet (myself adhering more closely to […] Viewthanks Nicole. It is fortunate that Bob is off of dairy already, is very lactose intolerant, and is now trying a gluten free diet as well. Good to have the comment on sugar–seems to be a problem for us in so many different ways.
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Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group
Autoimmune Disorders 1 month, 3 weeks agoMy husband was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. We are already both following the blood sugar solution diet (myself adhering more closely to the advanced plan though Bob has just started trying the gluten free). We both have diabetes type 2. Bob had quite a flare-up problem in his right knee which is devastating as he’d been walking 6…[Read more]
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Hi Ruth ….talk to Margaret Foster I know that she has arthritis and what she eats really effects it causing flare ups if she eats certain things like gluten and cheese. I have aches and pains and stomach issues if I eat dairy, gluten and oats but have never been diagnosed with arthritis . But my Mom has rheumatoid arthritis and deformed hands…[Read more]
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thanks Nicole. It is fortunate that Bob is off of dairy already, is very lactose intolerant, and is now trying a gluten free diet as well. Good to have the comment on sugar–seems to be a problem for us in so many different ways.
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Today I managed to go for a long walk of over an hour with a friend, and went to a group dance lesson followed by 45 min. more dancing. Of course […] ViewI really appreciate your sensible comments and your great attitude. I have been able to get into the mindset you have adopted, many times, and guess I just need to remember how well that works and keep focusing on my health and as you say, let go of paying too much attention to the food. This has worked well for me most of this year, keeping…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Today I managed to go for a long walk of over an hour with a friend, and went to a group dance lesson followed by 45 min. more dancing. Of course […] ViewTonight (Sat. night) was not very succesful with my food and drink. My son and his girlfriend came to dinner (first time with the girlfriend) and I’d asked my son what they might enjoy eating and he suggested “chicken parmigiana.” I considered counter-proposing foods that are better for Bob and I. But I thought, well I could make a…[Read more]
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I hear your delimna. All I can tell you is that I have taken the focus off of cooking food in my mind. I used to cook for days for holidays and still do when other people are coming oever. But this is how I resolved my issues with food. For holidays like thanksgiving , I still cook the traditional dishes that everyone expects plus a few “extra “…[Read more]
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I really appreciate your sensible comments and your great attitude. I have been able to get into the mindset you have adopted, many times, and guess I just need to remember how well that works and keep focusing on my health and as you say, let go of paying too much attention to the food. This has worked well for me most of this year, keeping…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I am having a hard time right now. I got off track over the holidays. Thanks to the flu (yuk) I did lose the holiday weight gain plus a couple more […] ViewAlways a good reminder to read our labels. The one I used today (NutriBiotic) vegan rice protein, chocolate, has 60 calories, 2 carbs, 12 grams of protein. Only 1 g. fiber. My husband and I tried a vanilla organic raw rice protein from whole grain brown rice made by Growing Naturals but we’re disappointed it has stevia in it–and actually it…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I am having a hard time right now. I got off track over the holidays. Thanks to the flu (yuk) I did lose the holiday weight gain plus a couple more […] ViewThat is a good idea of using a smaller serving. Sometimes I get stuck in that all or nothing mentality–& forget that maybe just a little taste of something might be satisfying enough. Today I had a shake for lunch of rice protein powder (mildly flavored with chocolate) and I found adding just 2 strawberries and a tablespoon of almond butter…[Read more]
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Hi Ruth – Yuor shake sounds yummy. My husband is putting almond butter in his morning shakes in addition to the 1 tsp of bakers cocoa. He seems to need some more carbs in it to make it till lunch time without getting hungry. You might want to check the carbs on the rice protein powder. the protein powders that I use have 120-140 calories and 6-8…[Read more]
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Always a good reminder to read our labels. The one I used today (NutriBiotic) vegan rice protein, chocolate, has 60 calories, 2 carbs, 12 grams of protein. Only 1 g. fiber. My husband and I tried a vanilla organic raw rice protein from whole grain brown rice made by Growing Naturals but we’re disappointed it has stevia in it–and actually it…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I am having a hard time right now. I got off track over the holidays. Thanks to the flu (yuk) I did lose the holiday weight gain plus a couple more […] ViewHi Margaret, I am thinking your reigning in your possible choices sounds like a good move–and for me too. I am now reading Dr. Fuhrman’s book, The End of Diabetes, and it’s excellent.
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Ruth Jacobs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Today I managed to go for a long walk of over an hour with a friend, and went to a group dance lesson followed by 45 min. more dancing. Of course […] ViewThat’s great that your husband is pursuing a health coach program. And I hadn’t realized the PGX fiber could prevent blood sugar spikes. I’m glad that’s helping you. Maybe it would help me too. Out the door now to walk the dog!
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Fiber, protein and oils slow down the digestion when means your sugar spiking is going to be lessened. What PGX and Bioslife Slim does is coat the stomach with a gel like substance which slows down the digestion, this sticky substance attracts foods you are eating, attaching to it , slowing down the digestion. The fiber also helps move your food…[Read more]
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Tonight (Sat. night) was not very succesful with my food and drink. My son and his girlfriend came to dinner (first time with the girlfriend) and I’d asked my son what they might enjoy eating and he suggested “chicken parmigiana.” I considered counter-proposing foods that are better for Bob and I. But I thought, well I could make a…[Read more]
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I hear your delimna. All I can tell you is that I have taken the focus off of cooking food in my mind. I used to cook for days for holidays and still do when other people are coming oever. But this is how I resolved my issues with food. For holidays like thanksgiving , I still cook the traditional dishes that everyone expects plus a few “extra “…[Read more]
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I really appreciate your sensible comments and your great attitude. I have been able to get into the mindset you have adopted, many times, and guess I just need to remember how well that works and keep focusing on my health and as you say, let go of paying too much attention to the food. This has worked well for me most of this year, keeping…[Read more]
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Ruth Jacobs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: gordonwaynejower posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I have pancreatic carcinoid cancer in my remaining head and neck of my pancreas. I am living in harmony with it. If interested , go to my blog […] ViewGordon I did look at your blog. I am inspired by your good attitude and hope you surround yourself with supportive people and have a treatment team you trust.
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Wow, Ruth, that’s great news to keep off the weight and stay off insulin! Congratulations on 1 year on the BSS program. I’m sure that your post inspires many, especially the newbies, who may not be convinced that this CAN be a lifelong plan. I hope to be off oral meds sometime this year, and be Rx free like you.
I appreciate your encouragement and am confident that you will achieve your goals too!
Hi Ruth…as you know so many things can cause your fasting blood sugar to creep up. Eating later in the day, Stress level, weight increase, Increase in portion sizes Not drinking enough liquids . I have to do my two walks each day , if I don’t I need to increase my insulin. Where are you fasting blood sugars ? I am still on the advanced plan (…[Read more]
You are right that I know what I need to do! The challenge is to do it. Yesterday I finally added more supplements into my routine, including magnesium, the metagenics metaglycemX, policosanol and l-tyrosine at the suggestion of my very helpful doctor, in addition to the few things I was already taking such as vitamin d, fish oil and a…[Read more]
Wow Ruth – your results are amazing! Your weight loss is fantastic and being off insulin must feel the best. Way to go!!! Susie
Now my challenge is to lose some more weight. I am increasing my walking and drinking more water as a starting point. I am going to look in the attic for my dusty hand weights, bring the bicycle down and put some air in the tires. I am going to have to more strictly monitor the food. Luckily I love to make home cooked meals. I am using more…[Read more]