Posts by Cupressa

Quote: Cupressa - I've been thinking about what you were saying about inflammatory foods.  Is the idea behind inflammatory foods that certain foods cause actual inflammation in the body's tissues?  And the inflammation...

Well, I was obviously completely confused and got the two (EPA & DHA) switched in the fatty acid elongation / desaturation chain in my mind!   I have no idea why vegans would have more DHA and low EPA, then.   I...

Both omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids, but the omega-6 fats tend to predominate in our diets, and inflammation can result from this imbalance. Seeds, and nuts all have more omega-6 (linoleic) than omega-3 (linolenic). I...

It could be thyroid related. When I have gone without my thyroid support I have those issues. My husband will even ask whether I've been taking my glandular if I start to get overly emotional.   I'm sorry blood tests are so...

No. I would definitely get evaluated if I were you. That sounds like more than mild hypoglycemia. I think that completely cutting out refined starches & sweeteners (sugar, but also honey, maple syrup, etc. and probably even fruit)...

It is fine to take those while pregnant and breastfeeding. I think if you've tried ACV, kraut, etc., and you still feel like you're not digesting optimally, you may benefit from the HCl + pepsin. I have taken HCl + pepsin supplements...

Lilyka,   You're definitely right. Fasting isn't supposed to be about rules for the sake of rules. In fact, at this time I've been instructed not to fast at all due to hypoglycemia, so I'm not trying to imply that there is...

No, I did not follow a separate pregnancy list. This was about 9 years ago, and there wasn't much available aside from the book. I know that the BTD has been expanded, but I haven't kept up with it.   I would be interested in...

I think this is because olive oil was the only oil available when fasting rules were established, so oil and olive oil were interchangeable. I always understood the rule to mean no oil at all, but I've known others to use canola oil or...

I tried this diet, and it actually worked very well for me for my hypothyroidism. I do think that one can develop deficiencies on it, though, if it's followed very strictly. I did towards the end of a pregnancy.   I don't...