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    I have friends who swear by the blood type diet too. I did look into a book about the Blood Type diet and food allergies (written by Dr. d'Adamo.) But I had a really hard time believing it would actually be helpful. The lists of problem foods seemed quite random to me, and then to further divide it into secretor vs non-secretor (which you could test for by...
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    I think it might be time to lock this thread. It would be a waste to completely delete it, but to just lock it would keep others from posting more (mis)info in it, yet keep it accessible for reading/searching. Michelle
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    I'm skeptical of the notion that babies "need" to experience solid food within a certain time frame to avoid food/texture aversions. Breastfed babies get a wide variety of flavours through breastmilk...that prepares an infant for trying foods in future. I'd expect, too, that to have a reaction to an allergenic food introduced too soon could very well start...
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    It's really up to you to decide when to introduce solid foods. Personally, I believe it's best not to introduce before 6 months for a breastfed baby, and that it can be beneficial to wait longer if you suspect that baby may have allergies. If baby isn't even showing interest in trying solid foods yet, then wait until they are interested. I have a one friend...
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    Does that mean you just answered your own question? LOL! Michelle Edit: Okay, scratch my response...I miss-read what you wrote (thought you were buying the Sunbeam in response to your post about seeing one for sale cheaper than a Kitchenaid...I thought it was funny!) After re-reading, I see your choosing the Kitchenaid. Good choice! Of course...
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    A stand mixer can be used for anything a hand mixer will do, but it doesn't work the other way 'round. Of course, you could always choose to mix everything by hand instead, and forgo buying a mixer of any sort. Michelle
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    The single paddle makes a big difference. Very sturdy, doesn't get too mucked up (the batter/dough stays in the bowl, rather than climbing the paddle) and is very easy to scrape off. Now the paddle does have its limits. With Sunbeam's beaters, you can mix and whip with them, which the paddle doesn't do, but with the Kitchenaid you also get a wire wisk attachment...
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    I got INFJ in both the first and second tests, and type B in the third. The only thing that surprises me about it is that I was an INFP when I did the Myers-Briggs test 13 years ago. I guess I've changed a bit as I've gotten older...I've certainly got very different responsibilities and more self-confidence now than I did then. Michelle
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    It may be worth it to do some research and build a business case. But may I suggest you start out small? Maybe offering specialty baked items/catering from home? Such as cakes, squares or cookies for various events? You'd still likely have to get a license, but this way you could build up a loyal clientelle that could eventually support a full-fledged bakery...
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    Do the stars go down if someone visits, but doesn't give a rating? I haven't given anyone any stars... Michelle
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    I think it is, in part, due to hormones. That's why the severity is cyclical in nature. I think that my hormones are out of whack, though, due to something else going on (thyroid, perimenopause, allergies, etc.) Unfortunately, I'm having a difficult time figuring it out, because all of my tests come back "normal." Acne is only one of a long list of health...
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    That would definitely be appropriate and important for this forum. Michelle
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    The biopsy I had done was taken from the lesion, rather than the healthy skin within so many mm of the lesion (I think it's supposed to be 3mm?) The dermatologist I was seeing at that time was a bit of an a$$ as well...he did the biopsy at my request, and said that if it was DH (which he didn't believe it was), I'd have to be on Dapsone forever and the gluten...
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    Yes! I used to have enviably clear skin as a teenager. Since having kids I now break out quite badly...but I'm not convinced it's typical acne. I get very painful acne spots mid-cycle that never really go away completely (even if I leave them alone), and then I have the constant acne on my jawline, chin, chest, back, behind my ears and on the back of my head...
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    From what I understand, you don't need a current outbreak for biopsy. The dermatologist should be able to take a sample from beside an old lesion. But I'll look into that information to confirm...I'll post back when I find it. Michelle
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    No, I don't expect everyone to agree. How I would take it would depend on the argument the person was making and how they were presenting it. Definitely wouldn't talk to a moderator about them unless it was a violation of the forum rules, or was extremely offensive. But if I just didn't like what they had to say, then I'd try to let it go and ignore it. ...
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    He is in UAE (United Arab Emirates.) Since I'm not in Europe, I'm not really familiar with the codex standards and how product is generally labelled/marketed regarding this ...do you know if the UAE follows those guidelines as well? Michelle
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    Please do visit your doctor to go over your symptoms. They could be related to something other than celiac...best to get a check up and confirm nothing else is amiss. Michelle
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    Ewww! Michelle
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    I also suffered from horrible cramping as a teen (if I didn't take my presciption pain meds on time, I'd be unable to function), but experienced heavy, long periods that have gotten worse after having three kids. The cramping is virtually gone, but I now get horrible mood swings a week before and a week after my period. I know it's not endometriosis for me...
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    Thanks, everyone. Guess a good number of members are at home reading and posting today! Michelle
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    I think it depends on the age of the fridge. I've got a newer fridge (3.5 years old) and it doesn't have a drip tray that I know of...though I'll have to find my manual and check. Of course anywhere there is water, there is the potential for mold & mildew growth...so a drip tray would be an issue. Also drum-style humidifiers are a big source, and...
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    Totally off topic, but what is the holiday today? Michelle who doesn't get stat holiday until February.
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    If you indeed have a mold problem in/on the wall, you need to bleach it. Vinegar will not do the job, especially since mold can grow in vinegar (see the list of foods in my earlier post.) Michelle
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    On the point of reading before posting... It is part of "nettiquette" to read a forum for a while before starting to post. This practice goes back to the old newsgroups. You need to get a feel for how the community interacts, and what topics are discussed before jumping in...it also helps to do some searching through old posts to see if something has already...
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