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    Yeah, I still haven't figured out why human beings settled around here. It is damned cold...the only thing winter has going for it is tobboganning and skiing. Michelle
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    Oh, stop yer complainin! LOL! We had our first snowfall before Halloween, and it hasn't left. Got a lot of snow over the last couple of days, and even after using the snowblower yesterday, we still had deep drifts and had to shovel the walk and (long) driveway again today! Got to a high of -8C today...should warm up to 2C tomorrow. Ugh...6 more months...
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    Andrea, could there be a issue with your Quicktime settings in terms of video size? Are there preferences you can set/change to adjust the size? Michelle
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    I say that the information is questionable, because it is not based in scientific fact...and I have not been able to find scientific data to back the claims. It really is a matter of taking what you read with a grain of salt...doesn't matter if it is posted on the internet, and article in the newspaper or written about in a book...just because something has...
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    IMHO, the links and information posted seem to be of questionable validity and do nothing more than to instill fear about eating pork. As mentioned by other posters, pigs are actually quite clean animals (and do not have pus glands in their legs)...I have no reason to believe pork is unhealthy to eat. AFAIK (and as mentioned earlier) gluten is not found in...
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    That was a great piece! Nice to see. For those looking for the video clips, both are posted here: Open Original Shared Link There are links to both segments on the home page. I know some had problems with viewing, I don't know if the problem simply got fixed, but I had no trouble viewing either of the videos just now. Michelle
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    My Sanyo rice cooked is from Canada (since that is where is live ). Go to Sanyo.ca to see all the appliances they offer...they've got rice cookers at all sorts of price points. Michelle
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    Thank you, Andrea. You may find that your kids will do quite well with visiting in your father's home. The surroundings will be more comfortable for them than having to visit in the hospital where there isn't anything to do but listen to all the adults talking (my kids got bored with the visits fairly quickly.) Michelle
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    Andrea, I am so sorry your family is going through this difficult time. This is unfortunately a timely email for my family, because my FIL is passing away from brain cancer very soon...it's just a matter of days, maybe weeks. He went into hospital last week after a seizure, and went downhill very quickly. By the time we visited last weekend, he was...
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    I can understand a Dr not understanding all the benefits of extended breastfeeding, because they really aren't taught much about it, but shame on the lacation consultant for not being supportive! No one has the right to make you feel uncomfortable about the breastfeeding relationship between you and your daughter, because it is nobody's business but yours...
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    I think the simple answer would be to remove gluten-filled foods from the kitchen so that you are not tempted. Do be aware that cooking a lot with wheat flour puts you at risk of cross contamination. Baking recipes can be altered to be gluten free. Keep gluten free bread & buns in the kitchen for yourself. How supportive is your family of your need...
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    Just FYI...a standard rice cooker doesn't take much longer to cook rice (about 20 minutes is what it takes to make enough rice for a family of five) and it shouldn't steam over (have never had it happen in the 15 years I've used my rice cooker. Michelle
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    I use a Sanyo rice cooker. It has an aluminum bowl/pot (no teflon), and a keep warm switch. Super easy, foolproof and makes the best rice. I don't ever cook rice on the stove anymore (well, except for packaged mixes). The bowl and lid can be washed in the dishwasher too. Michelle
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    Michi8 replied to brizzo's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

    You could be sensitive to any number of ingredients in the shampoo and/or conditioner. I'd call the manufacturer and see if you can get a replacement product or reimbursement since you are reacting to their product. Michelle
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    Welcome, Amy! It is so good that you've found out now that your daughter may have celiac disease. It means that it has been caught early, and just with a dietary change, your daughter will grow up healthy. I would suspect that the GI will want your daughter to continue with the "normal" gluten-filled diet, but why not call their office and confirm? It...
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    I like taking leftover plain rice, and simply heating it up with a bit of milk and sugar. Not a full-fledged rice pudding, but tasty anyway. Cinnamon would be good in it too, but raisins in rice pudding is just wrong. LOL! Michelle
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    That's a good point, Tiffany. Children especially have a pronounced sense of bitter which diminishes as they get older. If that child is a "super taster" then that sense of bitter may be even stronger. I wouldn't be surprised if that is my son's case, especially since he has such a sensitive, observant and detail-oriented personality (he doesn't like apples...
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    Lots of good suggestions already. May I suggest, as well, to experiment with different types of rice. I find basmati rice has a wonderful aroma and taste...much better than standard white rice. Cabbage rolls (or similar dishes such as Greek dolmades) are good way of using rice too. Although cabbage rolls traditionally use tomato juice or sauce, there...
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    That reminds me of another classic child's book that is on topic: Bread and Jam for Francis. I read it to my daughter just recently (BTW, she's not a picky eater like my middle son, but does sometimes follow his example. ) The book is about a little girl who rejects all food in favour of just bread with jam. Her parents stop offering other foods and only...
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    I'm going to call you old fashioned then. It's not about children "ruling" the house. You cannot control any person, and raising children is not about control. You can teach respect, and it needs to be modelled through your own behavior. And to force someone to eat is not respectful of their personal choice. I believe it is fine to take an approach where...
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    We don't often have desserts, but I'm not a fan of using desserts/treats as rewards for eating anyway (or as rewards for anything else for that matter!) We are giving the kids multivitamins, so hopefully that helps offset any nutritional imbalances in their meals. It is such a trial and error thing...I'm trying so hard to be neutral about meals...eating food...
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    The situation really is hard to understand unless you've lived and dealt with it first hand. It's not a matter of him being used to certain textures. First off, going straight to table food would not have worked for him, because of his quick gag reflex...he still gags easily, BTW. Plus, I was doing a careful introduction of foods based on allergy risk because...
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    The way the biopsy is taken can affect the results of the test. AFAIK, you can biopsy when the lesion is inactive, but regardless the sample must be taken from normal skin beside the lesion. Sampling the lesion itself will give a negative result. Just like with other celiac tests, a positive result is always positive, a negative result is inconclusive. ...
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    Elaine, We also have a very fussy eater...we haven't had to deal with celiac diagnosis yet, but I know that there are food issues (possibly allergies/intolerances) at play here. I've gotten all sorts of advice about dealing with my son's food issues, but that advice often doesn't work...and really doesn't lessen the frustration about feeding a fussy...
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    My son takes it daily. Miralax is polyethylene glycol, and is quite benign (it simply pulls water into the bowel.) However, nausea is one of the potential side effects. You may need to play around with the dosage a bit...I recommend talking to your doctor about the side effects you are experiencing. Michelle
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