mollyanne
Flour Child
I'm looking forward to meeting you Vit. I'm one of the MIAs also and I'll do my best to explain as briefly as possible just what happened. Sort version: suddenly, death was staring me in the face and my focus changed until I could mend. First, let me say that just entering here feels like home with so many familiar faces bringing back such warm and wonderful memories...it feels good. I miss all the good food, good laughs, and good conversation. (just had to get that in before you all stop reading this lengthy epistle...lol)
I was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus (just after my tornado victims posts) and was treated with progesterone which (arguably) caused DVTs (blood clots) leading to multiple pulmonary embolisms in my lungs. Breathing was difficult. I was put on blood thinners for 7 months but here's the catch...I couldn't treat nor remove the cancer while on the blood thinners. There was a point when I thought I might not make it...first health scare in my whole life.
Still though, months later, I wasn't serious about nutrition and exercise until, just when I thought I was almost healed and cancer-free, I experienced another DVT (blood clot) and my blood pressure shot up to 158. I was NOT going back to the ER again so, get this lol, I googled "blood pressure 158" and a comment showed up on a health board from a woman who had a DVT and a 158 blood pressure! She said she drank 8 glasses of water everyday, elevated her leg, and cut out salt...she said it healed. So I didn't go to the doctor (i don't recommend that! I mean it! go!) and followed her regimen for 3 days and it was gone (miracle). More importantly, it showed me how much what we put in our bodies makes such a HUGE difference. That was my turning point.
My cooking drastically simplified in order to save myself and my focus was on researching nutrition and exercise....cutting way back on salt, sugar, processed foods, fat, dairy, animal, oils...and switching to eating whole foods, veggies, fruit, beans, nuts, and seeds (i was basically vegan). Dr. Fuhrman's book, "Eat to Live" saved my life. My favorite recipe in there was his "Anti-Cancer Soup" which I didn't think would go over very well in here...not very fun sounding and I was all about fun before.
But I'm back to my old self, in fact better than ever...and cancer-free! I've always thought of you all here and miss everyone greatly...I finally feel like I can return if you'll still have me. I'm sorry I didn't let anyone know but it was a sudden shock and drastic shift in lifestyle. Every moment of every day was focused on research and learning how to heal....i became obsessed with it there for awhile but I'm healed now and not so obsessed with healthy food...er, I mean...I've struck a healthy balance with food and my new lifestyle is more in perspective.
I hope you ALL are doing well and are healthy and happy. See you around (I hear the whispers..."And this was brief???" lol)
I was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus (just after my tornado victims posts) and was treated with progesterone which (arguably) caused DVTs (blood clots) leading to multiple pulmonary embolisms in my lungs. Breathing was difficult. I was put on blood thinners for 7 months but here's the catch...I couldn't treat nor remove the cancer while on the blood thinners. There was a point when I thought I might not make it...first health scare in my whole life.
Still though, months later, I wasn't serious about nutrition and exercise until, just when I thought I was almost healed and cancer-free, I experienced another DVT (blood clot) and my blood pressure shot up to 158. I was NOT going back to the ER again so, get this lol, I googled "blood pressure 158" and a comment showed up on a health board from a woman who had a DVT and a 158 blood pressure! She said she drank 8 glasses of water everyday, elevated her leg, and cut out salt...she said it healed. So I didn't go to the doctor (i don't recommend that! I mean it! go!) and followed her regimen for 3 days and it was gone (miracle). More importantly, it showed me how much what we put in our bodies makes such a HUGE difference. That was my turning point.
My cooking drastically simplified in order to save myself and my focus was on researching nutrition and exercise....cutting way back on salt, sugar, processed foods, fat, dairy, animal, oils...and switching to eating whole foods, veggies, fruit, beans, nuts, and seeds (i was basically vegan). Dr. Fuhrman's book, "Eat to Live" saved my life. My favorite recipe in there was his "Anti-Cancer Soup" which I didn't think would go over very well in here...not very fun sounding and I was all about fun before.
But I'm back to my old self, in fact better than ever...and cancer-free! I've always thought of you all here and miss everyone greatly...I finally feel like I can return if you'll still have me. I'm sorry I didn't let anyone know but it was a sudden shock and drastic shift in lifestyle. Every moment of every day was focused on research and learning how to heal....i became obsessed with it there for awhile but I'm healed now and not so obsessed with healthy food...er, I mean...I've struck a healthy balance with food and my new lifestyle is more in perspective.
I hope you ALL are doing well and are healthy and happy. See you around (I hear the whispers..."And this was brief???" lol)
