This past week my husband had what we think were blood clots in his left leg. After doing all the research we could, we decided that the Thrombophlebitis wasn't a DVT but most likely superficial. We knew that the most a Dr. would do was put him on blood thinners and tell him to 'take it easy'. We decided to try a more holistic route. Thankfully, after 5 days it appears to be working. The swelling seems to be receding and the 'hard' veins have dissipated.
We are having him take a mixture of herbs and vitamins, juice a lot of fresh veggies, and drinking the lemon juice with baking soda concoction. All with great success.
Vitamins:
E - 400 increasing to 1600 IU daily
C- 1000 mg increasing to 5000 daily
Herbs:
Cayenne
Alfalfa
Butcher's Broom
Primrose oil
Lecithin
Kelp
Calcium w/ mag.
Juicing
Celery
Carrots
Parsley
Tomato
Drinking:
1/2 Lemon juiced mixed with 1/4 tsp baking soda then added to glass of water. Drinking 3x daily
We are looking at these circumstances with gratitude. The good that came from his pain: a chance to see just how sedentary he really is, a wake up call to how much of our food consumption was processed, the opportunity to trust in using some 'common sense'.
Thankfully, my 'go to' book Prescription for Nutritional Healing gives a clear breakdown of symptoms that allow for the evaluation between self care and the need for medical help and assistance. The information about the lemon drink came after doing a bit of research
For many, stress drives the need to munch. For me it is the final release from stress that gives me the munchies. Today I feel munchy!
It is only noon and I have wanted to scarf down just about anything on my counter. Thankfully there is little on it right now but fruit.
Day 5 Total:
Oatmeal w/out fruit - 160
Bananas (2) - 210
Snack - 180
Friday, March 28, 2014
Day 3 & 4
The past few days have been busy! Not the good busy. Most of day 3 was spent being sick and still trying to get stuff done. Day 4 was spent cleaning the house and prep of food after shopping.
Day 3 Total: 1620
Oatmeal w/ blueberries - 285
Snack 385
Turkey Paninii & Green Salad 950
Glasses of water: 9 (whoohoo! Of course most of it was in the form of herbal tea)
Day 4 Total: 734
Quinoa Salad w/ blueberries & honey - 368 (yummy since I'm trying to stay off of refined sugar0
Lasagana - 261
I substituted zucchini instead of pasta, and used ground turkey instead of beef. The family loved it, which is a huge achievement.
Banana - 105
Glasses of water: 7
Day 3 Total: 1620
Oatmeal w/ blueberries - 285
Snack 385
Turkey Paninii & Green Salad 950
Glasses of water: 9 (whoohoo! Of course most of it was in the form of herbal tea)
Day 4 Total: 734
Quinoa Salad w/ blueberries & honey - 368 (yummy since I'm trying to stay off of refined sugar0
Lasagana - 261
I substituted zucchini instead of pasta, and used ground turkey instead of beef. The family loved it, which is a huge achievement.
Banana - 105
Glasses of water: 7
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Day 2
The day was rather successful. I am thankful for activities which help me keep my mind off the foods I would much rather partake of and allow me to be productive too.
Tuesday Total: 1271
Oatmeal & Blueberries - 285 (this is growing on me. I have to admit I always chose the oatmeal with brown sugar route, but trying to avoid refined sugar has me sampling things that do indeed taste better.)
Quinoa with Olives, Hardboiled Eggs, a little Olive Oil & salt - 411
4 Tbsp Peanut Butter - 380
Veggie Drink for dinner - 195 I juiced my own vegetable assortment. It turned out fairly good, though I need to figure out how to get rid of the 'dirt' taste from carrots.
Looking back on the day I noticed that the full meals at breakfast and lunch left me satisfied and content.
Water - I drank a bit over 5 large glasses. I have to figure out a better way of monitoring the water intake.
Exercise - hah, I'm getting there.....maybe tomorrow.
Tuesday Total: 1271
Oatmeal & Blueberries - 285 (this is growing on me. I have to admit I always chose the oatmeal with brown sugar route, but trying to avoid refined sugar has me sampling things that do indeed taste better.)
Quinoa with Olives, Hardboiled Eggs, a little Olive Oil & salt - 411
4 Tbsp Peanut Butter - 380
Veggie Drink for dinner - 195 I juiced my own vegetable assortment. It turned out fairly good, though I need to figure out how to get rid of the 'dirt' taste from carrots.
Looking back on the day I noticed that the full meals at breakfast and lunch left me satisfied and content.
Water - I drank a bit over 5 large glasses. I have to figure out a better way of monitoring the water intake.
Exercise - hah, I'm getting there.....maybe tomorrow.
Day 1
From what research I have found, both the total calories and the type of food consumed play a huge role in making the body use and loose. My goal is to eat about 1200 calories of raw fruits & vegetables, and various forms of basic protein.
Monday Total: 1875
Oatmeal with fresh blueberries: 285
Turkey, Lettuce, Cheese wrapped in tortilla: 300
Pizza: 840
Green Tea Latte: 450
Yes, I am fully aware that Pizza does nothing to help the body and though it was 'only' 840 - it certainly feels like it should be so much more.
Lesson learned: Think ahead when meal is reliant upon what others provide. It might not be healthy. Go for a much smaller serving of Green Tea. I don't need that much
Glasses of Water: 5
It felt like more! I hate water.
Movement & mobility: Active all day. Spent most of time climbing stairs. Wasn't home to walk HILL
Monday Total: 1875
Oatmeal with fresh blueberries: 285
Turkey, Lettuce, Cheese wrapped in tortilla: 300
Pizza: 840
Green Tea Latte: 450
Yes, I am fully aware that Pizza does nothing to help the body and though it was 'only' 840 - it certainly feels like it should be so much more.
Lesson learned: Think ahead when meal is reliant upon what others provide. It might not be healthy. Go for a much smaller serving of Green Tea. I don't need that much
Glasses of Water: 5
It felt like more! I hate water.
Movement & mobility: Active all day. Spent most of time climbing stairs. Wasn't home to walk HILL
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Getting Started
Today begins a new week. Therefore, I think it will be a great time to start the self-discipline and change of personal habits.
The Honest Facts Right Now:
Weight: 219.7 lbs
Measurements
Waist: 42"
Arm: 15" (@5")
Thigh: 23" (@10")
BMI: 34.3
Water Consumption: maybe 4 glasses of water
Food Consumption: just about anything with sugar content but don't drink soda. Don't like fried food. Dislike cooking cause I hate clean up and most 'healthy' foods require time I am too lazy to spend on food prep.
Exercise: walking up the stairs. Truthfully, I hate exercise.
Goals for this week:
Exercise daily by walking up and down the local neighborhood 'hill o'death' every day.
Drink 8 glasses of water daily
Try 3 new 'healthy' recipes this week.
The Honest Facts Right Now:
Weight: 219.7 lbs
Measurements
Waist: 42"
Arm: 15" (@5")
Thigh: 23" (@10")
BMI: 34.3
Water Consumption: maybe 4 glasses of water
Food Consumption: just about anything with sugar content but don't drink soda. Don't like fried food. Dislike cooking cause I hate clean up and most 'healthy' foods require time I am too lazy to spend on food prep.
Exercise: walking up the stairs. Truthfully, I hate exercise.
Goals for this week:
Exercise daily by walking up and down the local neighborhood 'hill o'death' every day.
Drink 8 glasses of water daily
Try 3 new 'healthy' recipes this week.
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