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Friday, February 6, 2004

Natural Gallstone Remedies Update..........................................

Well, I can safely vouch for the effectiveness of the gallbladder pain reliever! I had four gallbladder attacks yesterday and each and every time I drank my concoction of 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in a glass of Apple Juice when I felt pain coming on. It worked 100%! Within 10 to 15 minutes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 5, 2004

The Results of My Gallbladder Ultrasound & Some Alternative Treatments.....

Well, it's official. I have Gallstones. Talk about a pain...literally! My ultrasound was positive but no one has told me how many or how big. All they have done is set me up with a surgeon A WEEK FROM TODAY (like I want to wait that long) so I can discuss taking my gallbladder out. I'm a little... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 31, 2004

Herbal Smoking Mixtures (alternative for Tabacco smokers)..................

I found this article and thought I would pass it on! I don't smoke myself, but if you are trying to cut back or quit altogether, using a "tobacco alternative" may be for you. If anyone has tried this, let us know your experiences. Herbal Smoking Mixtures by Howie Brounstein ©1995HB This file may be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2004

"Eat your TVP kids...It's good for you!"...."Aaaawww, mom...do we have to?"

What in Hades is TVP you ask? Some of you may already know, TVP is Textured Vegetable Protein which is made from Soy Beans. I recently discovered this little gem while searching for a fast, low carb alternative to rice. Brown rice is okay, but it takes 50 minutes to cook! But not TVP! In a whopping... Sign in to see full entry.

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More Diet Humor.............A Woman's REAL Prayer..........................

WOMAN'S (REAL) PRAYER: Now I lay me Down to sleep. I pray the Lord My shape to keep. Please no wrinkles Please no bags And please lift my butt Before it sags. Please no age spots Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away. Please keep me healthy Please keep me young, And thank you Dear... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 19, 2004

Help!!!! Need some good ideas for Collard Greens.

Since I discovered Collard Greens are high in calcium, I decided to try them. I've never had them before (to my knowledge) and wondered if anyone here at the BN had some good ideas on how to prepare them. Please post your recipes, ideas, stories, etc. regarding Collard Greens in the comments... Sign in to see full entry.

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This Liquid Diet thing is much harder than I thought.

Right now my girls are having my most favorite snack ever.... Cream Cheese smothered with Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on crackers! The cream cheese is okay on my low carb diet, but the raspberry chipotle sauce and crackers are a no-no. However, there are ways around that. There's not much to be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 18, 2004

I'm Going to DRASTICALLY Jumpstart My Weight Loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know some of you may not agree with my method, but I feel it's necessary to jumpstart my weight loss. No...I'm not going to fast. I'm going on a severe 24hr liquid only splurge. I intend, starting this evening, to only have Atkins low carb shakes (with water & maybe the occasional diet Dr. Pepper... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 17, 2004

One of my all time favorite chicken recipes! Great for low-carb/low-fat!

I've been making this a lot lately for myself for lunch because it's quick and easy. Ingredients: three or four chicken parts (breasts, thighs, legs, etc...) 1/2 stick of butter or margarine (light if you prefer) 1/4 c water 3 tbsp Worchestershire Sauce 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp soy sauce I like... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 16, 2004

Food to Balance Your Mood

Some moods trigger food cravings -- and vice versa. The challenge is to keep both in check. By Star Lawrence Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Thursday, January 08, 2004 WebMD Feature As you try to recover from the holiday chaos, think of your body as an insanely complex, gooey car. Put in gas and... Sign in to see full entry.

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