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Posted by drbrizman on May 19, 2010 at 9:45am
I didnt realize the link wasn't working to my previous post. Here are a couple interesting websites:
http://www.robinsonfarm.org/FactsRawMilk.html
http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2010m5d7-Raw-mil...
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Posted by drbrizman on May 12, 2010 at 2:43am
The subject of anti-red meat is another one that keeps coming up. I just heard from a patient that I converted from vegetarianism who is doing well in treatment after a long run and recently found a book called The Vegetarian Myth. She said she felt like so much in that book applied to her and her illness and she felt that it would be very relevant to other ICers. I have not read the book myself, but, I am sure this must be a good recommendation coming from this patient.
Posted by drbrizman on May 12, 2010 at 2:42am
The subject of detoxification is a common conversation. I have had many conversations it seems this week regarding this subject and would like to take the opportunity to reiterate a few of my opinions. And, they are opinions.
Posted by drbrizman on May 5, 2010 at 3:58am
As many of you know, I do not accept vegetarians as patients. This questions comes up repeatedly, and I think many people think that I am being unkind in some way in not taking them as patients.
Please understand, that I am a huge animal lover, I have a houseful of animals, and I was myself a vegetarian for years. So, I am not standing in judgement of anyone who is a vegetarian.
Posted by drbrizman on May 2, 2010 at 4:48am
I have been asked a lot about eating organic and what my opinion is. This is a nice little clip on that subject that focuses on some foods related to this subject matter, and every little bit of information is helpful.
This clip is consistent with my thinking.
Eating organic is difficult, but, doing it to the best of your ability, I think is helpful to your health, and therefore, wise. It will save you money in the long run because it will save money on medical bills later.
This is a nice little clip by Dr. Andrew Weil.
Posted by drbrizman on May 1, 2010 at 8:15pm
Raw Milk is something I recommend sometime during treatment. Not at the beginning. Sadly, it cannot be found everywhere. Unbelievably, Whole Foods stopped carrying it, which, was very upsetting. But, other smaller health food stores still carry it, including the chain Henry's, which, I love. But, this is an interesting article on it and what to look for when you decide where to buy it.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/01/mark-mcafe...
Posted by drbrizman on May 1, 2010 at 3:05am
I have endlessly defended my position on agave after using it for years in the clinic. I have not seen another natural sweetener that compares.
I have not had time to fully research this, but, this just came in to back up its defense.
Posted by drbrizman on April 28, 2010 at 2:29am
I know this is a message that is redundant, but, I need to say it again once more bc it is so important!
There are numerous instances, and I had another one today where someone is undergoing treatment and disrupting its effectiveness by using various kinds of skin care or hair care products not realizing that they are having an adverse effect.
Posted by drbrizman on April 27, 2010 at 7:36pm
About two months ago, I was horrified because one of my patients in another country was discovered to have been contacting an institution in Switzerland in order to inquire about euthanasia.
Until now, I had no idea that it was legal in that country. Her family was keeping close watch on her to make sure she was safe. She said she no longer wanted to live in this pain and that there was no hope. She has IC and two other problems simultaneously.
Posted by drbrizman on April 23, 2010 at 11:27pm
A patient asked me to post this website bc she liked the recipes on it bc she likes the gluten free recipes. So, I am posting the link. I want to say however, I do not advocate the use of coconut products for IC even post treatment. So, you could use almond milk or raw milk as a substitute in those recipes where it is indicated.
Also, I have not read through this site, so I am ot standing behind any of its information.
I hope you all enjoy the recipes!!
http://www.elanaspantry.com/