tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post5115332115452916623..comments2024-03-28T07:35:30.137-05:00Comments on common ground : Knowing the Truth...Debra@CommonGroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-87605615226262458392015-06-07T15:25:50.301-05:002015-06-07T15:25:50.301-05:00The statin I was wrong made me so tired I thoght I...The statin I was wrong made me so tired I thoght I had chronic fatigue syndrome until I read some comments about it. If taking a drug that makes me feel this way now so I can live a longer exhausted life is ludicrous. Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623472538441541678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-57826153386514873852015-06-07T15:25:45.141-05:002015-06-07T15:25:45.141-05:00Not wrong that should be onNot wrong that should be onCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623472538441541678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-24459269888326353622015-06-07T15:10:06.377-05:002015-06-07T15:10:06.377-05:00Not wrong that should be onNot wrong that should be onCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623472538441541678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-19670314573072070772015-06-07T15:09:35.922-05:002015-06-07T15:09:35.922-05:00The statin I was wrong made me so tired I thoght I...The statin I was wrong made me so tired I thoght I had chronic fatigue syndrome until I read some comments about it. If taking a drug that makes me feel this way now so I can live a longer exhausted life is ludicrous. Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623472538441541678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-82532241592525466022015-06-04T18:39:46.346-05:002015-06-04T18:39:46.346-05:00I read this article awhile back too. Made good sen...I read this article awhile back too. Made good sense and so I stopped eating things with white flour which took care of most of my goodie problems. I stopped having sugar lows and have dropped a few pounds. Best of all I don't get cravings! Hope you're getting some summer weather! Happy weekend!Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-5171461515938760172015-06-03T15:34:18.815-05:002015-06-03T15:34:18.815-05:00God Bless you Deborah....thinking about how our gr...God Bless you Deborah....thinking about how our grandparents ate eliminates 3/4 of the stuff in the grocery stores today! Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-20267775246826155312015-06-03T10:36:45.538-05:002015-06-03T10:36:45.538-05:00My endo doctor told me that the muscle pains from ...My endo doctor told me that the muscle pains from statins are because they deplete the body of COQ10. He told me to take COQ10 along with the medication. Since I started doing this I have no problem taking Crestor which I could not tolerate before because of muscle aches. I would much rather be off of any cholesterol medications but because of family history of heart disease they prefer I stay on this. My family doctor never mentioned that statins deplete this enzyme.<br />Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167805105266131801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-48749379124262327012015-06-03T10:31:18.904-05:002015-06-03T10:31:18.904-05:00That is exactly how I have always described my rea...That is exactly how I have always described my reaction to eating gluten. I always said it is like my intestines are ravaged like sandpaper rubbing and then when you eat the next meal it causes all kinds of stomach problems. I too have Hashimoto's and also Pernicious Anemia. I am being tested now for another autoimmune. With a family history of many members being unable to tolerate gluten I now know that every time I ate that cake or cookie I was causing more inflammation in my body. As a result my immune system has gone crazy with autoimmune diseases. After recently being diagnosed with Prinzmetal angina I realize this also can be attributed to inflamation and immune problems. Many women experience chest pain, jaw pain etc. but ekg's and other tests are usually negative so women are being told it is anxiety. No, it is a spasm in your coronary arteries where the artery is closing and the blood cannot get through. I was fortunate that during a heart catherization I had a coronary spasm during the cath. They were able to see what was happening and I now have nitroglycerin. Many women never find out that they have autoimmune diseases and heart problems. We get told we are to anxious. It is very hard to stop eating in a way that we have done all of our lives but I know when I do eat more naturally I feel so much better. Your body and heart will thank you. Best wishes to you Debra and thank you for writing about these issues for women.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167805105266131801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-52999435056405322032015-06-02T19:20:17.264-05:002015-06-02T19:20:17.264-05:00I needed to read this. sugar is my problem....brea...I needed to read this. sugar is my problem....bread, pasta, etc. sheilaS H Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903358927405180169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-89866978435376913562015-06-02T12:12:48.533-05:002015-06-02T12:12:48.533-05:00Thanks for another reminder about heart health. W...Thanks for another reminder about heart health. Why do you think all the farmers and their wives lived so long...they<br />ate their food in the purest most simplist form. I do not buy anything out of the frozen food aisles. We have been<br />eating cleaner and leaner for years. Love your blog and I continue to enjoy all your creations!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463494157166717248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-69175639904687827562015-06-01T23:43:35.851-05:002015-06-01T23:43:35.851-05:00wow, that's so scary about the water softener....wow, that's so scary about the water softener. so many things we live with every day and we don't know how they really may be harming us. Sounds like your longstanding lifestyle of eating healthy is paying off!!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-11209665522396390172015-06-01T22:47:35.022-05:002015-06-01T22:47:35.022-05:00Hi Kelley, thank you for that great comment! we ha...Hi Kelley, thank you for that great comment! we have to eat late and I really hate it, hubby gets home late, so I try to not eat much for dinner, otherwise I feel horrible. I'm going to have to check out the book you recommended. I'm like everyone else, I need positive reinforcement to help me stick with the plan. and for second opinions, I think we deserve to have another viewpoint. My old cardiologist wouldn't allow it. Thank goodness I left him and found someone who would listen to me. thanks so much for sharing with us!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-13449955898232875872015-06-01T19:06:57.024-05:002015-06-01T19:06:57.024-05:00I really agree about the time factor in our lives,...I really agree about the time factor in our lives, Pat. We're all so busy, that we don't have time to cook, or even set down to eat together. We know so many people that are constantly on the go with their children, we didn't let our girls overdo it, and I think they later realized how important this has been. Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-6427625864403504622015-06-01T19:01:04.177-05:002015-06-01T19:01:04.177-05:00Hey Rebecca, so good to hear from you, I knew you&...Hey Rebecca, so good to hear from you, I knew you'd been through so much these last few years. Life does throw so much at us, thank the Good Lord, He's there to pull us through! Big Hugs!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-60493385230513819992015-06-01T18:56:30.695-05:002015-06-01T18:56:30.695-05:00thanks Linda, wow, so great that you could get you...thanks Linda, wow, so great that you could get your sugar levels down to get out of the Diabetes destination. Auto-immune conditions are such a huge link, especially in women. I don't know why doctors are not discovering the links in their patients? so frustrating!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-79021985935152359282015-06-01T16:54:37.064-05:002015-06-01T16:54:37.064-05:00Debra,
Thank you for this fact filled article, dea...Debra,<br />Thank you for this fact filled article, dear friend!!!<br />In the past two years, "Mr. Ed" and I have made 'drastic' changes to our diet and exercise program.<br />Sometimes, I think our current America lifestyle aids in these conditions.<br />Seems we have become "overly" involved in activities outside the home,<br />leaving little time to properly prepare meals and the growth of fast food establishments is alarming!!!<br />Perhaps in all . . .it's time to get back to the "Good 'ol Days"!!!<br />Fondly,<br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777939835671223780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-18030926043179158862015-06-01T15:30:27.373-05:002015-06-01T15:30:27.373-05:00Finally, the truth! Thank you for sharing this. I...Finally, the truth! Thank you for sharing this. I was raised on my grandparents farm and we ate nothing that was processed. The grass fed beef, the chicken and eggs, the pork, all came from the farm, as well as vegetables and fruits from the garden. Grandpa died in his 60's from kidney failure because they had a water softener and the Dr. said the salts built up in his system. (another thing to be aware of!) but grandma lived to be 92 eating home made butter, eggs and bacon every morning and whole foods. Processed and GMO foods are the enemy, as well as the excessive sugar that is added to everything we buy. It's time we stopped the madness of leaving our health in the hands of companies who only care about profits and who will feed us things that will kill us and undermine our health. It's hard to change lifelong habits of eating, but we must do it. By the way, I just turned 57, my husband and I have always cooked from scratch, purchase almost nothing processed and have always eaten butter rather than margarine. All of our convenience food consuming friends, and our friends children (!) have health problems. We are on no medications and have no health problems and neither do our daughters. I have always felt this was due to eating "real" food.Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-70810417869750561832015-06-01T14:56:14.118-05:002015-06-01T14:56:14.118-05:00oooh, thanks for all the great information. You so...oooh, thanks for all the great information. You sound like you're totally on the right track. I could make tomato sauce, but my organic is really pretty good and not unhealthy, plus I'm lazy that way. ha ha. thanks for your salad dressing recipe, I need to try it, I know there's all kinds of bad in condiments. this sounds really good and easy too. also, if you like having a little milk on your oatmeal, try the Lactaid. I can drink that without feeling like I'm ready to combust!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-65275840650877788292015-06-01T12:59:36.451-05:002015-06-01T12:59:36.451-05:00Thanks for the great article, lot of info there!!!...Thanks for the great article, lot of info there!!! I always said soy products are not good esp. for women..... Now, this is the truth.....I have never purchased boxed or prepared products......or canned soups, except when my kids were young and the occasional boxed cake mixes at that time. I come from an immigrant family who continued to cook as their ancestors. I eat red meat and pork, some chicken and fish....I too gag from preparing those!!! Always fresh produce, NO bagged lettuces, love rice and potatoes and heap on the salads. My downfall is the sweets......... So that's why I was surprised when diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My dr. said i have to switch to a Mediterranean diet....what the heck??? That already IS my diet!!!<br /><br />How many people you know love spinach, brussel sprouts, cooked beets, sweet potatoes, and all manner of greens, squash and fruits??? Not many. I do have an allergy to eggs and cannot have many types of medications, and am lactose intolerant, so that leaves out milk products and cheeses. So what is left for me to eat??? Breakfast is the most difficult......oatmeal is about it!!! I do take a low dose statin and my cholesterol levels are low, my blood pressure has always been low, I take meds for diabetes so that is under control. My vit. B12 is low, and I don't understand that and take a supplement, vit. D is practically non existant and I also don't understand that and have a prescription in a high dose for that. <br /><br />I am not gluten resistant and eat bread for a sandwich for lunch. I am fatigued all the time and sleepy. Sugar is the culprit I think. My dr. said not to use sugar substitutes, the body reacts the same to those. And, I only drink water plus a cup of coffee in the morning. Only ever use olive oil. I have a good diet except for the sweets. By the way, I only have ever baked from scratch........I know, my friends laugh at me!!!<br /><br />And Deb, why can't you make tomato sauce for your hubby??? Using fresh tomatoes, olive oil and garlic.....takes 20 minutes!!! Add in some cooked bacon, or chic peas, or cannolini beans or a can of tuna packed in water, rinsed and drained......for some protein.... You are such a creative person......cooking is an art form........take your creativity to the kitchen!!<br /><br />And I just read an article about purchased salad dressings. Never buy one!!! Here's my recipe......... 3 parts olive oil, 1 part good vinegar, a dash of honey and 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard......shake it up or stir it.......keep refrigerated and use as much or as little as you like......it is also my go to for a meat marinade.<br /><br />Here's to a healthier you!!! xoxoxosweet violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217634500685029163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-32690453685390649692015-06-01T12:56:21.651-05:002015-06-01T12:56:21.651-05:00Needed the reminder...
Haven't been by in age...Needed the reminder...<br /><br />Haven't been by in ages as I had no time to blog forever and ever. Too much hard life stuff going on to blog even though I've missed it so very much. I hope this finds you happy and doing well. Always love your blog.<br /><br />Steve (my Mr. AGPMan) are finally on the downhill slide of our kitchen remodel. So much work and I'm not afraid to say never again. Nevah Evah. Deaths in our family, job loss, kids home to save for a house, etc. So much busy-ness! Anyway...finally able to begin again and ANEW! God is good, always, and each new day is something to joy and pleasure in despite the challenges...right?<br /><br />Blessings to you, friend. I'm going to backtrack to catch up a big.<br /><br />Hugs~<br /><br />Rebecca (@A Gathering Place)Rebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-10058143827244178272015-06-01T12:22:24.913-05:002015-06-01T12:22:24.913-05:00Just a simple Thank You. Needed a reminder!!Just a simple Thank You. Needed a reminder!!Carol Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568843772159160001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-8232631046084905082015-06-01T10:30:44.416-05:002015-06-01T10:30:44.416-05:00I'm a pretty basic cook. nothing fancy here. I...I'm a pretty basic cook. nothing fancy here. I stay away from any boxed side dishes, and bake most meats, mostly chicken, lean beef on occasion. I should eat more fish, but it makes me gag to have to prepare it, so that's a nix. Lot's of veggies, and salad. Just substitue applesauce for the oil in cakes and brownies etc. If you google applesauce replacement, I think you'll come up with some sites. If I fix pasta for my husband I just use a little olive oil drizzle with garlic. pretty tasty without all the fattening sauce. I use frozen veggies, because they don't have salt added like canned. Boxed and packaged goods are the ones to stay away from, basically. I love a plain small baked potato or sweet potato with cinnamon occasionally, Organic marinara sauce is good too, usually the sodium content is much lower. I don't cook with much dairy, but I do use Lactaid for my morning protein shake. I'm pretty boring. ha haDebra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-74563108630166940922015-06-01T10:22:39.655-05:002015-06-01T10:22:39.655-05:00I have read this excellent article, Debra, and try...I have read this excellent article, Debra, and try to follow this lifestyle. I, like you, can't take statins...and I have underlying autoimmune diseases which make me at much higher risk for problems. I am definitely concerned about inflammation, which is a daily thing for me. Sugar is something I have really cut back on, and I am no longer pre-diabetic. I hope, coming from you, with your history...more people will learn about this problem and make changes. Thanks so much for sharing this.Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-28603609979095892842015-06-01T10:13:45.928-05:002015-06-01T10:13:45.928-05:00Hi Polly, women's symptoms of heart attack are...Hi Polly, women's symptoms of heart attack are often very different from men. Not the pain in the chest, left arm pain. My pain was excruciating, but it was in my right arm and I thought I had a pinched nerve. By the time I finally made it to the ER, I had a lot of heart damage. I need to find a good article on women's heart attack symptoms to share. I've heard so many horror stories about women having heart attacks and men just telling them they are having anxiety attacks. I think things are getting better in the area of diagnosis, but it's still hard to be taken seriously by many doctors.Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-68568963498035043402015-06-01T09:39:12.292-05:002015-06-01T09:39:12.292-05:00Thanks so much Debra for this article!! My father...Thanks so much Debra for this article!! My father passed of heart disease after 2 valve replacements, my mother was heavy set and diabetic. I myself got the bad heart genes, 3 major heart attacks in 1 year, every symptom in the book but did I go to the hospital, Nope, they were all from "something else". After many tests, I've had successful open heart surgery. And thank you for the comment on soy!!!!! That is so important, I also had blood clots from the Timoxifin, the cancer drug. I don't eat red meat, limit myself to 1 egg a week, walk like there's no tomorrow and enjoy the life I have!!!Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450345478401442952noreply@blogger.com