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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited February 2010

    Ivorymom

    University of NC is studying nutrition in relation to cancer. I saw a posting for an internship opportunity for oncs. There is hope

  • PS73
    PS73 Member Posts: 171
    edited February 2010

    Just reading about watermelon seeds.  Apparently in one cup you get an DV of 139% of magnesium, 77% zinc, 44% iron and 61% protein.  Apparently they are good dried and in some asian markets you can find them roasted - not sure if the roasting would remove some of the goods though. 

    http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3147/2

    here is an article:

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/24243-health-benefits-watermelon-seeds/

  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited February 2010

    602 calories? Is that right?

  • PS73
    PS73 Member Posts: 171
    edited February 2010

    it does seem ridiculously high.  i just sent the link to my gf who is battling blood pressure, now Im convinced she thinks im trying to make her fat - she said no way.  but..

    ..half of the fat is mono or poly fat.  almonds have 824 calories and 73 grams of fat but only 28% is saturated vs watermelons 53% making almonds a better option. I may eat the seeds a couple times a week vs my nuts that i have every day (fyi - ive lost five lbs since the last i was weighed - 3 weeks ago). http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3087/2

    About 50% of the watermelon seed is oil, thus making it high in calories and fat. One cup of dried watermelon seeds have 602 calories and 79% of the daily recommended value of total fat. 53% of the fat is saturated. The other percentage consists of monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 fatty acids. These unsaturated fats benefit one's health by reducing cholesterol levels and decreasing high blood pressure.

    Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/52630.aspx#ixzz0fLDxjsxZ

  • fairy49
    fairy49 Member Posts: 536
    edited February 2010

    glad I was able to provide some amusement LOL!! I figure its all a crap shoot anyway so.....

    I did know about lavendar, I read somewhere, that little boys were developing breasts when their mums where using lavendar baby products, scary!!!

  • seaotter
    seaotter Member Posts: 642
    edited February 2010

    ewwwwww man boobs!

  • hlth4513
    hlth4513 Member Posts: 161
    edited February 2010

    PS73-

    Thanks for that info. Maybe I will try to dry some seeds in my dehydrator.

    I love watermelon and I used to make watermelon juice - rind, seeds, and all - delicious - it is very good for keeping your system alkaline - but terrible in terms of raising insulin levels, so that is another thing I don't do any more since BC.

    Beth

  • Yazmin
    Yazmin Member Posts: 218
    edited February 2010
    Nan, you wrote: "....You can grind all vitamins/supplements in a clean coffee grinder and put them in a smoothie..." I am glad you told me that: I was tired of swallowing those supplements (though I was determined to "soldier on." I am not sure I would be able to keep up with all this swallowing if I had to swallow medicine instead of supplements).
  • Luna5
    Luna5 Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2010

    Thanks PurpleMe.  I posted the info hoping that some on this thread would know more about it than I and may have found more definitive info than I have been able to find. 

    I really like my Avalon Co Q 10 cream but have gone back and forth about whether or not to use it.  I have been using organic coconut oil as much as I can instead of the Lubriderm I have used by the bucket load for 40 years.  And that is working fine but sometimes I really just want something else for my face.  Besides, I just really liked the Avalon cream's effect on my skin.

    With our society becoming more and more estrogen dominant, saying lavender and tee tree oil are in all the baby products so they must be okay doesn't really cut it though.

    I was hoping someone might have seen some proof that they aren't estrogenic even though I realize that the study of three boys hardly proves the point the other way either.

  • Luna5
    Luna5 Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2010

    Calcium D-Glucarate.....I have been taking 250 - 500 mg of Calcium D-Glucarate.  This was just a guess taking one or two tablets from the bottle.  I just saw an article somewhere (can't find it now) that I think said I should take 500 mg a day.

    Appreciate advice on this.  I'm just winging it here.

    Thank you!

  • hlth4513
    hlth4513 Member Posts: 161
    edited February 2010

    Luna 5 -

    I had the compound pharamcist, who is pretty savvy with BC patients, tell me that BC patients should take between 1500-3000mg a day of Calcium d-glucarate. Currently I am taking 500mg three times a day with meals.

    Beth

  • seaotter
    seaotter Member Posts: 642
    edited February 2010

    Wow, I did not know that. I have been taking only 500 mg daily. Oh joy, more pills to take!!! Thanks ladies.

    Patty

  • hlth4513
    hlth4513 Member Posts: 161
    edited February 2010

    Patty-

    I know what you mean about the pills. This does not mean it is the definitive word. Maybe others will have input from their research or doctors.

    I was taking 3000mg a day and my functional med doc had me cut back to 1500mg for now, as  he said if you take too much it can affect osteoporosis and I am at risk for that.

    Beth

  • seaotter
    seaotter Member Posts: 642
    edited February 2010

    Beth, that to is good to know as I'm at risk as well! Thanks! I will take the 1500 also. Kiss

    Patty

  • Luna5
    Luna5 Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2010

    Thanks Beth!!!  I just knew one of  the amazing people here would know the answer and there you were!  Thanks again.

  • toughtitties
    toughtitties Member Posts: 5
    edited February 2010

    Hey ladies, 

    I just wanted to share my good news. I had surgery yesterday - bilateral mastectomy and my lymph nodes are all normal!!  I have the expanders in and they are about the same size as I was going in... as I was always barely a B. I am on cloud nine at the moment.

    I tried the dilaudid but it just made me sick and dizzy so I am now on percocets and valium. Working much better.

    I am having hyperbaric oxygen treatment in a few hours to help with healing. They were able to spare my nipples. I feel so blessed right now. There is free wifi in my hospital which has made connecting with family and friends that much easier.

    Love and laughter to all!

  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited February 2010

    Toughtitties

    What great news, so happy for you. It gets easier from here.

  • toughtitties
    toughtitties Member Posts: 5
    edited February 2010

    Thank you so much Merilee!! I saw that you are taking DIM. What if any are the side effects from that. I know the oncologists want me to take Tamoxifen but the side effects scare the crap out of me!! 

  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited February 2010

    I did not have any side effects from DIM but I did have a recurrance while taking it

  • Luna5
    Luna5 Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2010

    Great news, toughtitties!  So Happy you are Happy!

  • Luna5
    Luna5 Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2010

    For anyone willing to say a prayer for me....I am having my exchange surgery Monday.  Not sure of the exact time because there are a couple scheduled before mine.  This is my seventh surgery in 9 1/2 months (not counting the 2 oral surgeries)  Please pray that all goes well and that I don't get any more infections or complications! 

    Thank you!

  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 2,701
    edited February 2010

    Luna ~ I will be thinking of you and praying that everything goes perfectly this time!   Deanna 

  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited February 2010

    You got it Luna.

  • toughtitties
    toughtitties Member Posts: 5
    edited February 2010

    Lots of prayers and good energy being sent your way Luna. I am new to all of this... what is an exchange surgery? 

  • seaotter
    seaotter Member Posts: 642
    edited February 2010

    Luna, I will be praying for sure!!!! Remember you are in God's hands!!!! Kiss

    Love ya, Patty

  • PS73
    PS73 Member Posts: 171
    edited February 2010

    Luna, good luck on Monday - let us know the time when you find out.

    TT - wow, one day post mast and you seem to be doing very well- impressive!!!

    Merilee - how is your treatment going?

  • vivre
    vivre Member Posts: 881
    edited February 2010

    TT-glad to see you are over one more major hurdle. Full steam ahead.

    Luna-did you have your amalgams removed??? That is the last hurdle for me. I am trying to figure out a way to pay for it. It is so expensive, and my dental insurance only covers a pittance. Where you able to somehow get it done with regular health insurance, since having this toxic mercury leeching into our systems is the same as having a daily dose of poison? I can't wait to get this junk out of my mouth. You will be in our prayer vigil tomorrow.

  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited February 2010

    PS

     Thanks for asking. My treatment is going amazingly well. I will have #3 already on Thursday.

    I am looking forward to the half way mark.

  • Yazmin
    Yazmin Member Posts: 218
    edited February 2010
    Luna: Thinking of you now, will think of you and pray for you on Monday. 
  • fairy49
    fairy49 Member Posts: 536
    edited February 2010

    TT! that is flippin fabulous! yay!!!!

    Luna! prayers coming your way!!!

    Question, do any of you know of any supplements that cause......gas??? had a horrible little upper tummy ache for a couple of days, I did just add magesium and calcium into the mix, could that be it?

    ta!
    L

    ox

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