Comments for Embracing My Inner Hippy

Comment on A Plant Based Diet by Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:20:32 +0000

Great! I’m glad. Adding new stuff and making improvements everyday! Glad to hear you haven’t had any more problems! That’s wonderful! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday. Jenn

Comment on A Plant Based Diet by embracingmyinnerhippy

embracingmyinnerhippy — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:23:28 +0000

P.S. I love your website!

Comment on A Plant Based Diet by embracingmyinnerhippy

embracingmyinnerhippy — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:22:03 +0000

Hi, Jenn. I *think* it’s helped. I haven’t had any “real” Crohn’s symptoms in years. But this past summer I had a manifistation where my knee blew up. I think that the plant based diet did help, as my knee cleared up and I never had any more problems. However, I still have an elevated sed rate.

Comment on A Plant Based Diet by Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:45:19 +0000

I had IBS and I essentially don’t have it anymore since switching to a plant based diet. My IBS was so bad I would literally pass out from the pain! Interested to hear if you tried it. Jenna (www.theplantrx.com)

Comment on A Plant Based Diet by Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:43:54 +0000

How is it going? Have you been able to do it? Has it helped you? I hope so!! I stumbled upon your blog while doing a search for another. I’m glad I found it! I’m a physician who just started a blog as a resource on plant based diets for those considering or wanting to make a transition to a plant based diet. One section I am in the progress of working on is a “real stories” section… that’s why I was asking about if it was helpful. I haven’t seen any research (there may be some–i just haven’t looked) on Chrohns and plant-based diet. Happy Holidays! Jenna
(www.theplantrx.com)

Comment on Starting the New Year in the “Gray Area” and Why this is a Good Thing by MamaK

MamaK — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:43:02 +0000

Wow! How beautiful is this holiday?!! I think I’ve learned so much from reading this one blog!

I was grinning ear to ear when you wrote about the eggplant. I’m so happy that you’re learning to live in the gray… it’s something I can very much relate too! Most of what you wrote, infact=) What a wonderful gift your giving yourself and Tangerine.

Comment on Starting the New Year in the “Gray Area” and Why this is a Good Thing by Susan

Susan — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:02:57 +0000

You are on the right path. Am glad that you have found Vid may she continue to guide you. You are making tremendous strides. Am sending you many hugs for all of your very hard work. Tangerine and Mango are right there for you every on this road. You are blessed. That eggplant parmesan is making me drool!
Wishing you a gray year filled with blessings of health, peace, and mazal. ))))))))))))

Comment on Week Four by Susan

Susan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:12:47 +0000

Do the best you can. We have to follow a diabetic diet in this house. More foods are allowed now than were allowed when I first met H. Several restaurants have vegetarian choices. Eating out has always been a treat for us bec. of H. diet & now bec. of our budget. There are plenty of other fun activities that we do. You are fortunate to have the family support that you do especially bec. Tangerine is so active now. Have you tried Tofuti? I make our own ice cream. I have practically given up cheese, which I love, for health reasons-ice cream too. Once in a great while, I have about 1/8 oz. or less of cheese. trust me I used to snack on cheese & cooked with it regularly. Not any more. reason my cholesteral was slightly elevated. My mom has been taking Lipotar for almost 40 years. I would rather do it naturally & I have succeeded. My dr. told me that she would have done the same thing. I did this all on my own. Yet I do make ice cream for H. Also call our cousin-she is very willing to advise you any way she can. SOmething in the middle might be good for you. I like the idea of cooking a vegetable stir fry & then adding chicken/fish for Mango. Please stick to controlling your Crohns naturally. You can do it for your health . If you need some ideas, let me know. LOL )))))

Comment on Week Four by Alyssa Tuininga

Alyssa Tuininga — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:13:13 +0000

My advice would be what a lot of people are suggesting- try and find some in between ground. Can you find some local organic sources of healthy dairy? It might make your life a little easier yet still give you many of the health benefits if you try for a vegetarian lifestyle versus a vegan one. You could find some food to eat out with M. Oh and if you decide to stick to the vegan thing- Tofutti cuties. SO good- totally saved me when I was dairy free because of Henning’s sensitivities.

Comment on Week Four by Beth Gonsalves

Beth Gonsalves — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:40:20 +0000

Do what you can. You have done more than most people can do (meaning me). Yes it is lots of work but anything you can cook/do is better than not doing anything at all. Over time you may find it becomes easier and easier to build up to what you’ve been doing the last 4 weeks. Also, you need to adjust to the babies new challenges. You seem to have supporters so be well and prosper in your endeaver.
Baby steps are ok. Peace