I went to a new doctor yesterday who is more holistic in his approach. His office had an antique roll top desk, an antique typewriter, an antique wall phone, and instead of a rolling plastic chair, an old wooden bench. There was low lighting and a door leading to the outside with chimes singing in the wind. In other words, awesome. Nothing cold, sterile and alien-like with the overhead lighting.
He spent some time talking to me about my edema and eczema and other issues. And then....
He said...
Let's try a detox diet for four weeks and start from there.
Um, what? A doctor that doesn't just prescribe meds? What?!
So he asked me if I would be able to commit to it and I said, "I'm going on vacation soon." He said, "Okay - wait until after your vacation. You will need support in this. Is your husband supportive?" I said, "Yes, he will do it with me."
Go figure - a doctor that prescribes a diet change first.
So anyway, after my vacation things will be tough for a month, but don't worry - I will document it here along with how I am feeling and all that stuff. I am calling on all of my organic-loving yogi friends for help.
The first week all I can have is chicken, turkey, fish (organic grass fed or whatever organic fish eat), and cage-free eggs. Plus, all vegetables except for potatoes. Plus, all nuts and seeds, but no peanuts. I also need to chew my food at least 12 times. No soda (gave that up anyway). I can make my own carrot, celery, or other vegetable juices.
Looks like it's time for some backyard chickens! Now you know what to do with the part of your yard where the pool used to be!
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