Complementary and Integrative Approach to Healing

One thing I have learned is that everyone has something to teach me. I love that. I am all about learning what others have found that works for them.  There is so much to learn and sort through, and share. I have been on this learning journey for 2 1/2 years now and I still feel like I am just getting started in the knowledge department.

Hi Merilee,

Never heard that about onions - I wonder why the enzyme wouldn't be release during digestion anyway?   My best food goody find lately is quinoa!  I never had it before BC, but now I can't get enough of it!  

Here's what wikipedia says about it:  CLICK HERE

"Quinoa was of great nutritional importance in pre-Columbian Andean civilizations, secondary only to the potato, and was followed in importance by maize. In contemporary times, this crop has become highly appreciated for its nutritional value, as its protein content is very high (12%-18%). Unlike wheat or rice (which are low in lysine), and like oats, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it a complete protein source, unusual among plant foods.[12] It is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest. Because of all these characteristics, quinoa is being considered a possible crop in NASA's Controlled Ecological Life Support System for long-duration manned spaceflights."

ETA - ummm... the chocolate truffle recipe?  YESSSSS!!!  I mean, yes please!

I love Quinoa espessially in the winter time as a hot cereal.

Truffles: I use organic stuff

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 almond butter

1/4 (or less) Agave

Stir, make into ballswith  oiled hands. chill in the frig on a plate oiled with something good for you. I use coconut oil.

You can add anything to this basic recipe, I like to flatten them with an almond or other nut. I have also used coconut. Enjoy...I'm thinking raisins would be good too.

Luan, where do you go when looking up stuff ?

Rainbow pony

I am very interested to learn what you have learned about food and nutrition so far.

I see that Rainbow pony's  focus has been on nutrition, which is also of great interest to me. I went to a nutritionist early on but she really did not know as much as I did. Seemed her focus was on diabetics which does have some things in common such as  keeping our glycemic index in check. I have actually learned way more from reading and from other ladies on here.

Quinoa is delicious. It's all the rage too, and it's helping the local economy in Bolivia.

(Mega bloody groan). 

Peggy and Athena -

Last night I made it to bed at 11:50 (instead of usual 1 am).  Thanks for the inspiration.  Hopefully I'll keep it up.

Merilee, I've also noticed that some integrative practitioners are more educated than others.

I was taught to check out most of my information on Pubmed, not Wikipedia. There are many studies there on treatments most people in the conventional world claim are "unstudied."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

Athena - probably a good idea - as long as I don't do my researching and reading at 2 am.

Hi Luan,

What did I miss?

What did your new practitioner suggest? Any new tips?

Yay Orange!!! I was inspired by our talk and last night I read in bed (and fell asleep a little earlier than usual). BTW, someone posted here awhile ago that sitting in front of a computer at night can throw off your...something (melatonin level?). So I'm trying to reduce my computer usage at night. Speaking of which...I'm logging off now to go read and rest! Happy sleep-gym!

Luan - I feel for you re: the Tamoxifen. I had very bad side effects and whenever I had my period while on Tamox. I had memory problems and difficulty concentrating (by far no my worst side effects, though). Estrogen rationing on top of possible chemobrain can't be anything but a nightmare. Sorry you are going through this.  

Yes. Any bright screen = very bad. Good luck!

Luan,

If you want to look up PTSD on Natural Girls, you can

1. click on SEARCH.

2. Type in PTSD.

3. Then from the drop down menu, indicate you want to search Alternative, Complementary and Holistic forum. That way it will save you many hours of reading.

If you're in one of the 15 legal medical marijuana states, you might research that.  There was a show on NPR about it. Google PTSD and marijuana. Also try Pubmed.com and enter PTSD + cannabis.

You are so strong! You will find peace whatever you choose. PM me if I can help