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  1. tarnalberry
    when I think about all the things I can have, it's not really that restricted. it's just really inconvenient. and there are ways to plan around that. you're right - there are times when it can be very "why the hell do I have to deal with this?", but you are probably now aware of more options for food to eat, aware of the nutritional value of your food...
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    I'm quite selfish in my reason to not want socialized medicine: socialized medicine will bring everyone towards the average, but half of us have above average care, so our medical care will get worse. I've got good insurance, my doctors have been good (and the two I had that weren't, I fired - something you can't do in socialized medicine so easily, if...
  3. tarnalberry
    I'm glad you got the dress you liked. And I say don't ever bother talking about it at work again - they clearly aren't old enough to handle conversation.
  4. tarnalberry
    True, it's just that I've known a number of people who were lactose intolerant enough to react to cheese as well, so without taking lactaid as well, to consume any lactose present in the cheese, the test doesn't have any good control.
  5. tarnalberry
    That's only true if it's a partial lactase deficiency. There is lactose in cheese - even the hard cheeses like Parmesan , which have the least - but it's less than is in fluid milk and varies greatly from cheese type to cheese type. Some people with a mild lactose intolerance can eat cheese and yogurt (where cultures in the dairy product have broken...
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    yes, birth control isn't something you wean off. in fact, there's one week a month you "go cold turkey" off of it anyway - the placebo pills.
  7. tarnalberry
    I often put sunscreen on when I am away from home or a sink - out in the woods hiking, out on the water kayaking, out randomly walking around the city with friends, out along a beach, at a random corner on my bike, etc. So, no, I don't wash my hands. I don't usually wash my hands when I put on sunblock at home either, since sunburns on the back of your...
  8. tarnalberry
    a true casein allergy is *not* rare - milk allergy (and it's to the protein - casein) is one of the eight most common allergies (in the US, anyway. chances are it's quite close, if not the same, for canada as well.) what you're describing *does* sound like an allergy, as it affects your breathing. because of that, however, it sounds like it has the potential...
  9. tarnalberry
    I also use FAM (fertility awareness method, and a catch-all phrase for a couple of methods which include sympto-thermal). I'm quite happy with it. (We do use condoms for backup.)
  10. tarnalberry
    FSA's are pre-tax money set aside for medical only expenses. If, at the end of the year, you don't use it, you lose it. (And, FYI, it's reimbursement based, not something you can "draw from" as you go.)
  11. tarnalberry
    no, I don't really understand the results. the first two things you right are the same thing, too. unless it was a typo - were one of those IgG, not both IgA? but yes, at least some tests are missing.
  12. tarnalberry
    There are a bunch of us on here. I'm on the east side. Welcome. (BTW, there's a gluten-free bakery - sunshine bakery? - at 167 & 900, or thereabouts. you can google it. haven't been there yet, though it's not too far from work, but it was closed when I passed by on my way to Crystal for skiing.
  13. tarnalberry
    That one, and Mesa Sunrise, are the ones I like for a treat. I think it's something about the texture, in particular, but once in a while (when I was a kid, it was Saturday mornings ), you're right - it's nice to have that treat. (As for not having to cook - I made 8 dozen muffins last night (oh goodness don't start that at 8 at night!) and frozen them...
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    I caught a couple of similar shots (action animal shots) while I was in my garden at at the grocery store this weekend: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
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    I used to use either aloe (as pure as you can get) or lidocaine (the spray) if it's really painful. what I've learned recently, however, is that the cells that are most badly damaged from the UV exposure are the ones that peel off, so discouraging peeling is not the best route to go, long-term skin health wise.
  16. tarnalberry
    you would have to work through your doctor on that, and determine if he/she can fill out the paperwork necessary. it *is* covered under the disability laws, and it may be worth bringing to the attention of your boss that it is a medical condition that is causing this, and you are legally protected, but first ask if he needs paperwork. sometimes, it may...
  17. tarnalberry
    skip the boxed cereal! it's not that nutritious anyway! where's the protein? the fat? the veggies? eggs w/ spinach and a banana, apples and peanut butter, homemade whole (gluten-free) grain muffins w/ nuts, a fruit smoothie w/ yogurt (or coconut milk and protein powder, for the CF amongst us ), yogurt w/ flax meal, etc. lots of other good options...
  18. tarnalberry
    it's hard to say if it'll help *you*. it may help some people lose weight, but it's highly individual. there are a number of other reasons to get off it, including the fact that is lowers the levels of free testosterone for most women, even at least a year after getting off the pill. the fake progesterones are ... *shudder*. I'm not a fan. sometimes...
  19. tarnalberry
    unfortunately, you can't use another labs reference ranges against your tests. you need to find out the reference ranges for the lab that your tests were performed at, in order to interpret the results.
  20. tarnalberry
    a baby can be born with celiac disease, and it doesn't even require exposure "across the placenta". gluten is found in breastmilk, so if you are breastfeeding, and eating wheat, he'll get it. birth can be enough of an event to trigger the genes.
  21. tarnalberry
    avocado and coconut milk are other good ingredients to add to your regular foods (and can be used in many ways).
  22. tarnalberry
    Chicken Chard Soup Serves 2-3 Ingredients ----------- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) 4 leaves chard 4 garlic scapes (Whole Foods has them, if you can't find them, it's pretty different, but two cloves of garlic will do) buollion or broth (1 boullion cube, or 1-2 tablespoons boullion powder, or 4 cups broth) water Directions --------...
  23. tarnalberry
    Tropical Popsicles Serves 6 Ingredients ----------- 1 mango 1 banana 1 can coconut milk Directions ---------- 1. Peel and cut the mango and banana. 2. Blend all ingredients thoroughly. 3. Freeze in popsicle molds (like these <A href = Open Original Shared Link ones</A>!) for a few hours. (alternatively, use in an ice cream maker...
  24. tarnalberry
    Chicken Quinoa Risotto Serves 4-6 Ingredients ---------- 4-6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) 1 cup arborio rice (risotto) 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 onion 1 carrot 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano) 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme) 1/2 tsp dried sage (or 1/4 tsp crushed sage or 1/2 tbsp fresh sage) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper...
  25. tarnalberry
    one of the good things about celiac disease is that the treatment, a gluten free diet, technically is not anything additional that you have to buy. you don't have to have the expensive gluten free flours or pre-made replacements in order to have a healthy diet. heck, even a cup of rice is cheaper than a package of ramen noodles (16 cups of cooked brown...
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