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Originally Posted by costello
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If you want to try it, look for capsules with omega 3's - EPA and DHA. It's not enough just to take a few fish oil capsules. You have to simultaneously reduce the omega 6's which are extremely prevalent in processed foods - at least here in the U.S.
It's a bit early to tell if it will help my son. We're only a few days into the experiment. I'll let you know if it helps.
Edited to add: One other thing-- I've cancelled my facebook account several times. To reactivate it, all you have to do is log on. The only problem is that every time I do this, someone invariably notices and thinks I'm mad at them and defriended (unfriended?) them.  |
Thanks so much for that, Costello. Yes, I have been taking 3g of Omega 3 oils daily. Perhaps that isn't enough. I'm not a fan of fast foods at all, and prefer to eat mince on potatoes, or something similar, while avoiding products with wheat in them. (The exception is All Bran flakes for breakfast, for roughage). I think I need to see a nutritionist, because avoiding gluten is proving to be quite difficult.
I hope the Omega 3 route helps for your son. Feeding the brain the right fatty nutrients and reducing the irritants can only be a solid foundation to build on.
On the debate of "meat or no meat", I have a regular chuckle with my vegetarian daughter. She just hates the smell of meat, and would be quite happy with lentles and beans if it was sufficient for her. While I love my vegies (to eat) I feel sorry for them - they are defenceless and have no voice to communicate with predators to leave them alone. So I have started the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Vegetables. SPCV. Alas, I remain distraught with a ripped conscience, doing the very things I hate, and eating anything that I can justify as good for me (regardless of how good it is for my defenceless victims).
Facebook: I am so quiet on FB that I don't think anyone would notice if I vanished. But I suppose it is better not to have offended friends to deal with - the repercussions may be far worse to deal with than having a dormant profile.
TS
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