Dealing with a Tiger problem

Kyle Nelson2 said:You’re supposed to eat it like a salad, but just salt it—nothing else. No oil, no vinegar (maybe a splash of lemon, I guess?). Some girl once told me that even a little bit of vinegar can totally ruin the flavor of black radish.

So basically, you just toss it in as a side dish with things like steak or potatoes, right? Honestly, I actually prefer it without any salt at all...

Kyle Nelson2 said:Flavor-wise, an old, sitting-around black radish gets super spicy, whereas a fresh one is "just" bitter. It makes sense why they’re all so biting lately since we just came off such a long winter. You might want to find someone you trust to get some from.
I'm over in Brooklyn, NYC, so I can check with the local vendors around here and let you know what they have if you're interested.

It’s weird though... sometimes it’s unbearably spicy, then suddenly it isn't. Total roller coaster. But the taste is good, really, if you can just deal with that heat.
I'm not from New York, so don't worry about checking around for me. If anyone else happens to be in NYC, then cool. Thanks.

I guess your taste buds might just be shifting as you adapt, or maybe the radishes themselves are inconsistent—some being bitter and others not. I can't really say for sure.

Anyway, let me give you another piece of this "total solution."
Part of the issue comes down to when impurities don't "drain" through your lymphatic system like they’re supposed to, maybe because of clogged lymph nodes from things like acne or those deep skin bumps.
You could probably boost that drainage by getting some cardio in—you know, hitting a stepper or something similar at the gym. Along with that, you should stay hydrated, but don't go overboard drinking plain water like some people suggest, because that can actually flush out your vitamins and electrolytes.
Just buy those electrolyte-enhanced waters that are actually designed for that.

It's totally possible I just threw way too many lifestyle changes at you all at once, so just pick whatever actually works for you.

Of course, if I got anything wrong, feel free to have a doctor set me straight...

anyway, I'm heading to bed. 🙂

Johnson & Johnson actually did the trick for me. It wasn't some miracle cure or anything, but I definitely noticed a difference.
The catch is you have to stay consistent. You can't just stop using it for a month and expect things to stay fine.
Diet matters too, obviously. But that’s a personal thing... if certain foods trigger breakouts, then just don't eat them. Simple as that.
Hope that helps.

Kyle Nelson2 said:Let me give you one more piece of this "total fix."
Part of the issue is when toxins don't "drain" through your lymph system properly—you know, maybe because of clogged lymph nodes from all those breakouts or those annoying bumps under the skin.
You could probably boost that drainage by getting some cardio in, like hitting the stairmaster or something. Pair that with staying hydrated (but don't go overboard just chugging plain water like everyone suggests, since that can actually flush out your vitamins and electrolytes).
Just grab some electrolyte water that’s actually designed for that.

Maybe I threw too many lifestyle changes at you at once, but hey, just pick whatever works for you.

But how do you even know what works for *me* specifically? It's not like I haven't tried most of this already. And yeah, I drink plenty of water. I'm not about to overhaul my entire life overnight just because someone said so. But if I want to try eating black radish? Sure, why not? If it helps, great. If not, who cares.

And you still didn't answer whether you eat it as a side dish or if it has to be prepared a certain way.

Alright, I stumbled upon some research regarding turnips... there’s quite a bit of data here and it actually seems to hold some weight.
http://www.cro-web.com/zdravlje/index1.php3?newsid=213

Karen Doyle2🙂 said:Hey, I stumbled onto some stuff about radishes... there’s a ton of info here and it actually seems pretty smart..
http://www.cro-web.com/zdravlje/index1.php3?newsid=213

Okay, check this out, it's actually interesting:
Eating large amounts of radishes too often isn't recommended because it can be bad for your kidneys. 😕 😱
And then there's this:
A salad made of freshly grated radish mixed with oil and lemon juice. You shouldn't add any salt! 😱 Kyle Nelson2, what's your take on this? I'm kind of lost... you're always telling us to use salt, even though I only salted mine once, since I actually prefer it without it—plus, it feels way spicier when I add salt. 😕

Yeah... interesting read...

So, look...
Regarding the larger amounts, I actually had no idea about that part. Honestly, it probably never caught up to me since I’ve never really gone overboard with it.

The salt thing? People told me to just season it—terrible advice, by the way—and I had no clue it was a no-go... what a mess.
The one thing I am certain about is that you shouldn't put any vinegar on it.

As for the rest... I just eat it as a side, like a salad...

About that running stuff, I think it's useful, I guess, but it wouldn't make much sense unless you were pairing it with radish... I mean, the reason is pretty simple... if your lymphatic channels are blocked, you aren't going to just "run" them clear...
That's just my take on it... though the last part is purely a hunch on my end...

Man, where are the moderators at to set me straight or tell me I'm right...