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  1. tarnalberry
    what I looked up noted that bundle branch block was an issue with electrical signaling between the different portions of the heart, sometimes exacerbated by exercise, causing the heart to beat out of sync because the electric impulse signal doesn't travel appropriately through the heart muscle and that can cause heart pain, fainting, or dizziness. (I only...
  2. tarnalberry
    I haven't done it, since it requires that your medical expenses are high enough to itemize them - I believe 7.5% of your AGI. Not gonna happen here. :-) Especially since I don't have much of anything to deduct, as I don't buy the specialty goods - I stick to stuff that's normally gluten-free (mostly produce and meats anyway).
  3. tarnalberry
    yes. absolutely yes. walking gets your heart rate up higher than sitting, higher than standing, higher than putzing around the house. (not necessarily higher than running around the house chasing a kid with a spilling cup of grape juice on new white carpet, however. ) ... ok... I spent 5 minutes w/ google to get a better picture here ... the...
  4. tarnalberry
    usually doctors start with a blood test, that should include: total IgA anti-gliandin IgA anti-gliandin IgG tTg EMA then, depending on the results from those tests, will usually either say you are definitely not celiac or should have a follow up biopsy of the intestines via endoscopy. some will diagnose on blood test alone, some will suggest a gluten...
  5. tarnalberry
    don't rely on a book - call the company. they will be the best, most up-to-date source of information. you can search online to find the company's number, or get it from the pharmacist.
  6. tarnalberry
    part of it depends on how often it's hard to deal with it. if I'm having to go out all the time, I get tired of it too. if I'm just operating under a normal schedule and cooking at home like I prefer to, I hardly notice a difference. adjusting a bit to make it a more normal aspect in your life can help make those things easier. (of course, it depends...
  7. tarnalberry
    with the sunburn and muscle soreness, I would encourage an anti-infammatory as well - so advil or aleve. (ibuprofen or naproxen sodium)
  8. tarnalberry
    Because the difference between walking and running, on the heart, is pretty darn big! Good for you for calling. And for sticking to the walking. I know, it sucks. I'm with ya on wanting to do more. But there's no sense in hurting ourselves for it... trips to the ER just aren't worth it!
  9. tarnalberry
    the dietary challenge is the most important one. if you know you do better off gluten, then remain gluten free.
  10. tarnalberry
    Sometimes, things aren't meant to be. And if the two of you can't come together and talk about this and figure out where to move forward (and I mean talk, in person, or at least on the phone), then it may be time to move on. Focus on how to move forward, of course. And I'm not saying this will be easy (the last time I had to do this was with my father...
  11. tarnalberry
    I like Rainbow Light's Food Based Calcium. It has a good ratio of cal/D/mag. I can get it at a number of stores, but here's googles list of hits: Open Original Shared Link and here's amazon's list (which includes a chewable!): Open Original Shared Link Don't forget to get some regular weight bearing exercise as well! Vital for stimulating bone growth...
  12. tarnalberry
    sounds like a combination of physical exertion (the soreness is always worse 12-24 hours after, not immediately after, the activity), and possibly sun sickness. if you're really burnt all over, you're body has to deal with that too, and that will make you feel pretty crappy all on it's own. take cool baths, as you can.
  13. tarnalberry
    If you're sore today, start with three days a week. You'll be doing more soon enough... and it'll give some time for the weather to cool down. :-) A friend of mine has wide feet (and small feet) and says the only shoes she can ever get is appropriately wide widths is New Balance. Try finding a store that specializes in running shoes (hooray for google...
  14. tarnalberry
    I do the following: I make sure to start following my bedtime routine (even if it takes half an hour), of taking my meds, brushing my teeth, etc. I may put on some soft music, but this makes this worse for some people. I practice meditative techniques, particularly breathing ones. If I need help getting to sleep, I'll consider just regular herbal tea...
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    Yep, I meant walking would be great for the days you're not running. My FIL had a heart attack a few years ago and regularly goes on 1-2 hour walks (~18-20 minute miles, I think), nearly every day - but he has no interest in running, and does west coast swing two or three times a week. It's good because your body needs a rest from the impact of running...
  16. tarnalberry
    you look like you're looking for a challenge, so I wouldn't include the warm up, but you could if you wanted to. *shakes finger* yes, you should be checking with your cardio-dude. (and make sure to call him that too! ) but see, here is where your testosterone-laden system will get you into trouble. you are no longer going for the adrenaline...
  17. tarnalberry
    Kayaking is great! You should definitely give it a try! (Get a kayak with a rudder, for your first time. It will make the learning experience more enjoyable. :-) ) And given all that paleness, plenty of sunblock! :-)
  18. tarnalberry
    Oh, excellent! You know what you're getting into! My husband ran track through HS as well. He's the one who trained me. :-) I envy the fact that you guys can train so quickly. :-P He's only been out of high school for 10 years, but he's noticed that he can't train nearly as quickly these days, and that his body just can't take the same abuse it used...
  19. tarnalberry
    Welcome. Real quick, to address the points at the end - corn starch is gluten free (pure corn starch), and you can have stir fry, but you'll want to get a gluten free soy sauce (I use SanJ's wheat free tamari). Most plain yogurts are gluten-free (but I can't have dairy, so wait for someone to confirm - I believe Dannon and Yoplait are, I always preferred...
  20. tarnalberry
    4.5mph is faster that I can run for half an hour! :-) If you're truely working on just cardio, and having a heart condition, you want to go for duration, not speed. Given how hard you were working, I would suggest the following: 1. Don't run every day. Especially if, until now, you had been primarily walking. No more than five days a week - your...
  21. tarnalberry
    Then take into account that many celiacs are not compliant, and that many who are aren't potential consumers anyway because they have other intolerances or don't risk cross contamination... Really... It'd be a fascinating thesis study; it's quite complicated! :-) But it's true, if there were additional medical/biological evidence for the use of gluten...
  22. tarnalberry
    btw, CV = ciriculum vitae, generally used for scientific researchers, professors, and practicing doctors whereas everyone else uses 'resume'
  23. tarnalberry
    The first issue is probably the easier to affect. Still not easy, as the cost of fully determining (past the eight major allergens) what is in food is not trivial. (Profit margins on many food items aren't that big. And it's all about profit.) But this is a place where you've got the law (with the definition of gluten free being required in the next year...
  24. tarnalberry
    It won't work unless there is a good business case for it. At the moment, unless we can present viable alternatives (cost wise and production wise) for replacing the wheat-based ingredients, we simply do not have a big enough 'audience' to be worth it. Even if all celiacs were diagnosed, it wouldn't be enough people. It's a business decision. I'm not...
  25. tarnalberry
    No, they are not safe. The allergen statement didn't list barley because the allergen labeling law only covers the eight major allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish. It does NOT cover the other three grains which contain gluten - barley, rye, or oats. You still have to read the ingredients for those three offenders. ...
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