Posts by silvermason16

Lisa Barrett22 said:Find a hobby and get over this food obsession.

The only right way.
But it isn't that simple. You actually want to dwell on it.
To analyze, to tackle "that little issue of yours"—because that’s how it works.
Everything else that's "troubling" you—though perhaps you don't even realize what it is yet, since you haven't fully processed it... 😉 You're just sweeping it under the rug.
You’re just using your diet as a distraction to avoid tackling your actual issues.
Get moving. Find some decent literature, do a bit of reading on this and similar topics. Eventually, you'll realize what's happening, and over time, the situation will shift—and you'll be the one to thank yourself for it.
It all comes down to you and the effort you’re willing to put in. Make it a point to get some exercise in three or four times a week, and maybe pick up one or two new hobbies to fill the gaps.
In a few months, you'll be fine. In a year, you'll be okay. Until then—just hang in there.
Focus on something else.
👋

enter said:Furthermore, I don't believe fifteen months provides sufficient time to consider tapering off antidepressants.
Why? Because if someone starts feeling better after a certain period, treatment MUST continue to maintain remission. It is absolutely vital to prevent those depressive symptoms from crashing back in.
It’s better to stick with the medication longer than to face a disaster down the road. 😉

I believe every case is unique. Some people stay on antidepressants for two or three years, while others decide to return to therapy and take them indefinitely because they simply feel better that way. It varies.

Charles Harris47 said:Horseradish in milk—nothing beats it.😳

In the evenings.

And in the mornings, nettle tea... tastes pretty gross, but it definitely works.

Horseradish in milk—are we talking freshly grated horseradish boiled in milk, or...?
How much horseradish, how much milk?

I assume you're referring to a Candida fungal infection
and colon hydrotherapy?
I've actually read up on colon hydrotherapy; I think I stumbled upon it on
the website for that Ayurvedic center over in Los Angeles.

Don't eat a thing. Stick strictly to water.
Alternatively,
just drink fruit juices.
Or even better,
go with vegetable juices.

You'll figure out what works for you.
As for me, fasting just isn't in my DNA.🙄 It’s healthy, sure, but it doesn't suit me.
Sad story.😁

I used to have an endless appetite—just clearing everything out in my path,
like a termite 🙄 , but now it’s more about cravings and mood swings
along with some breast tenderness (though not constantly), water retention (I can gain 1-2 lbs easily), and things of that nature.

rustymoose54 said:Nah, I'm just complaining. 😬

I was messing with you a little bit.

Is that so? 🙂

rustymoose54 said:Maybe cut back on the hair dye and the surfing first. 😁

And for heaven's sake, get some steps in; I don't hit the gym, but I walk constantly.

I have zero regrets.
The hair color is occasional; the surfing... well, it's my livelihood.
As for movement, there's walking, running, swimming, stretching, skiing, meditation—you name it. 🙂

magic said:My grandmother didn't spend her life farming or anything like that.

Neither was mine.
But she wasn't stuck in an office staring at a computer screen for eight hours straight, breathing this stale air I deal with now. She ate plenty of
fresh produce from her own garden, didn't spend hundreds of miles
behind a wheel every single week trapped in gridlock like I do.
She didn't dye her hair multiple times a year, wasn't constantly "bombarded" by information overload, walked everywhere, ate
home-cooked meals, and was much more relaxed...

My OB-GYN once sent me off for some hormone testing because my cycle started acting up.
I had to get everything checked on day 21 of my period.

Exercises include walking on the outer edges of the feet, walking
on the inner edges, or even walking heel-to-toe on a broomstick. 😉

During the summer, I increase my water intake and eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables that are
abundant in the summer and high in water content, such as cherries, cantaloupe, watermelon,
peaches, apricots, spinach, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, etc.
From noon to 5 p.m., I avoid direct sunlight whenever possible. Fortunately, my office is comfortable—air-conditioned and cool—and on weekends,
I stay in the shade during those critical hours, whether it's in a pine grove near the beach, in the water, or taking a nap on a shaded balcony after lunch.
The heat doesn't affect my appetite 😁, but for weekday lunches, I enjoy
having things like a Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil,
or grated cucumbers with yogurt and sour cream, among other things.

Authentic seasonal 😉

Take everything with a grain of salt; everyone is just sharing their own perspective,
as far as (so far 😉 ) goes, though—no hard feelings intended,
☕

Thanks for the link. I'm out — peace, baby, no hard feelings. 😉

cd, don't make a mess of this 🙂

Is it permissible to be mistaken? 🙄 Based on receiving
incorrect information?

By the way, what's the actual difference between E300 and E330?

In the US, for instance, there are 48 approved emulsifiers on the list, whereas
in Europe, that number sits at 75.

It’s expected that once the latest studies wrap up, those lists
will shrink...

Between a product packed with GMO soy versus one made with
organic soy, I’m obviously going with the latter.

I assume that "organic" label actually stands for something...

ok, 👋

Where can I find reliable data regarding the toxicity of specific
additives in food products?

I just double-checked whether E330 was actually listed as a
carcinogen in that report from the Chicago clinic.

I found the data in a report from the pediatric clinic.
Oncology in Chicago.
So, it says here that E330 is carcinogenic, yet E123 is actually banned.
In the USA, etc.