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    It can take some practice to become lucid within a dream, or wake yourself up any time you want. But it can be achieved. I found it helpful to focus on certain kinds of things, such as printed letters, numbers and words in the dream. If the letters are all jumbled up and illegible, you'll know you're asleep. This is according to sleep experts, who say that...
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    Well, never thought I'd be telling anyone about this, but here goes... I used to have horrible nightmares about my teeth. More often, the tissue under the tongue. In the dreams, that tissue would be separating from the bone, and would become loose in my mouth. Sometimes the lower jaw would be falling off too. If the dream involved the teeth, there'd be...
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    Well, unless you are given to having premonitions, I suppose it could be due to nutrient deficiencies. The B vitamins are especially important for neurological health, so you might find it helpful to take some every day. Various neurological problems have been linked to Celiac, and so have B vitamin deficiencies, so it is very important to make sure you're...
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    I generally keep out only what I will use within 30 days. The rest stays in the freezer. When removing things from the fridge/freezer, I NEVER open the bag/container until it has reached room temp. Otherwise condensation will occur and thus spoilage will soon follow. I also avoid contaminating containers with scoops and such, so we're on the same page there...
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    Huh? I stopped buying amaranth because it would spoil before I could use it up. Each time, it smelled of mold too. Perhaps it's due to the humid climate. I find it doesn't last more than about a month, so the next time I do buy it, I'll keep most of it in the freezer. I also found it took relatively little to make the bread gummy/soggy. But I can accept that...
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    RiceGuy replied to Lisa's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help

    Using Firefox (not the latest version), I don't have any trouble with the reply form or the buttons. I've tried it at resolutions of 800x600 and 1024x768. Maybe I'll try using the newest one just to see if the problem others are reporting shows up. BTW, thread pages are still taking tremendous amounts of time to load, regardless of the number of posts...
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    The best thing I found to cure insomnia is vitamin B12. It makes total sense too, because B12 is vital for the production of serotonin and melatonin, amongst other things. These are critical for regulation of sleep/wake cycles, mood, energy production, and lots more. Also, those with Celiac Disease are very often deficient in B12, so there again it makes...
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    Well, the biscuits I grew up with were nothing like any description of southern style biscuits at all. They were usually drop biscuits, though sometimes formed with a glass to make them round. Either way, the texture was much more firm. Rough, rigid and chewy on the outside, and not very moist on the inside. Perfect to smother in butter or margarine, and...
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    Would the texture and consistency of a muffin (I mean like a blueberry muffin, not an English muffin) be similar in any way to that of a southern style biscuit?
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    RiceGuy replied to Lisa's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help

    From what I saw, most members didn't make that information public anyway. I think it should be easy enough to just mention one's location when called for, if that's what they want to do.
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    RiceGuy replied to judyg's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    You're not alone in how you feel. But I can tell you that no matter how bad it all might seem, it will get better. Not just because you learn to "deal with it", but because your health will improve as long as you remain gluten-free, and that will have a tremendously beneficial impact on your health and sense of wellbeing. Keep in mind that research has...
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    Here are some articles about medicinal properties of just two spices. The more herbs I look up, the more I appreciate them. Even cinnamon has medicinal properties. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
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    Open Original Shared Link is a popular spice in Indian cuisine. Some traditional curry powders include turmeric. It's difficult to describe, but if you like curries, I think you'd like turmeric. I'd put it in the same category along with paprika, red pepper, curry powder, and so forth. I'm not a big fan of it myself, but a lot of people seem to like it. Turmeric...
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    Coconut milk or rice milk can typically work in place of cow's milk in baking.
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    Not nearly as expensive as saffron, or even vanilla. Given the descriptions of the taste and aroma, I wonder is garlic, onion and maybe some turmeric would make a suitable substitute.
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    Well, a strong co-enzyme B-complex is a good idea. Also a multivitamin is generally helpful as well. And I'm always recommending B12 (methyl form), and magnesium too. These are important for so many things, the list seems endless. They both help strengthen the blood/brain barrier, which I'm sure reduces the risk of brain cancer. Incidentally, calcium cannot...
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    Though I've not tried them, I looked into it some time ago. Found a place online that offers them in a smaller amount, with free shipping in the continental USA. It's still expensive per ounce, but at least you can try them without such a large investment. The site is Open Original Shared Link. However, is it a good idea to fill up on something that offers...
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    I don't think I'd trust it unless they prepare it in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.
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    There are many posts about being fatigued for awhile at first, and about other symptoms too. While I don't recall seeing reports of the set of things you're experiencing, it wouldn't surprise me. But do keep in mind that sensitivities often increase once gluten-free, so you may need to cut other things from your diet for awhile. Dairy is one of the most...
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    The impression I get is that not only is there denial on the part of your family, but it might be that they recognize some symptoms in themselves, and wish to lie to themselves. However, if you know what makes you sick, and therefore don't eat it, it is a reminder to them which they are horrified to confront. If they get you to eat as they do, then it puts...
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    I guess you mean Asafoetida. The one place I know of that has it is Open Original Shared Link.
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    Nearest I can tell, it's derived from fatty acids which have undergone some kind of chemical reaction. The word "tartaric" suggests tartaric acid is involved in the process. A search reveals there are other types which make use of citric acid instead. However, other articles seem to suggest that Datem might not be preferable over some other stuff on the...
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    I agree it is difficult to put into words. I'm tempted to use the image of a cotton ball, the way it's airy and fluffy, without actual holes. But I know it's not quite right either. Neither is fiberglass insulation or cotton candy. Particleboard is a better fit I think, especially when it gets wet, and expands. Yes, I agree. I'm applying the analogy to...
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    I would always get the red ears, especially as a child. Nearest I can tell, it's from gluten, as I no longer get that, or the red cheeks. AFAIK, the tests aren't as accurate as 95%. Some tests are better than others, but not that good. Perhaps he meant the genetic tests, but that doesn't confirm Celiac. If I'm incorrect, I'm confident someone will point...
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    Even after having been gluten-free for awhile, I was experiencing increasing symptoms like the ones you describe. Turns out it was due to nutrient deficiencies. The things which I found the most helpful are B vitamins - especially B12, and certain minerals such as magnesium. All of these are known to be involved in maintaining neurological function. Vitamin...
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