PLANNING ON GETTING OUT SOME FOR THE DAY. TIS MONDAY WHICH IS A GREAT DAY TO DO LAUNDRY, LOOK OVER THE BILLS AND PLAN SOME MENUS FOR THE WEEK. I believe I will pack up some knick-knacks and boxed photos, tidy the Kitchen and prepare for THANKSGIVING Day as well.
Thankful to have a HOME of my own. So thankful.
I fell asleep early last night waking up at 12:46 am this morning thinking it was maybe 5 or so. When I saw the time, I was wide awake and no use trying to fall back asleep soooooo out comes the computer and research/reading begins about lowering high cholesterol naturally AND other health issues. I have a time remembering what I have read. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
I know first hand that I am not eating enough fruit and have the gut feeling that citrus fruit helps lower high cholesterol. That 'ole nutritional deficiency thing kicks in and wham you have a problem. Houston, we have a problem.
Instead of discussing nutritional things, my doctor is more than ready to prescribe a pharmaceutical PILL. "Take this...I know what's best for you." I'd rather go about this differently than taking a medicine that will cause further injury to my muscles, organs, GI system, raise my blood glucose, etc. Medicine can be a wonderful thing, but so is GOOD HEALTH.
If it matters what I feed my body, then it MATTERS.
THIS WEEK, I HAVE TO PURPOSELY EAT FRUIT. More fruit. 5 servings a day. Sigh. I know I don't eat enough. 5 servings. That old saying, an apple a day keeps the doctor away....best to eat an organic apple. An apple, a serving of blueberries, an citrus fruit like an orange or grapefruit. If a avocado is truly a fruit because the seed is in the inside of it, then I will eat an avocado. Peaches, apricots, strawberries, etc.
Apricots came to mind, so I googled, do apricots lower cholesterol? AND they do because of their FIBER CONTENT. Where's my apricot juice? Will sip some. I had a heck of a time locating apricot juice at the grocery stores. Found some in PEABODY KANSAS at their small grocery store last year. Hope I still have a bottle of it in my PANTRY.
Shouldn't we all have a well stocked PANTRY? Yep.
I sometimes wonder if my doctor is like a pill pusher because he gets a kick back if he prescribes so many pills. Statin drugs and Synthroid are two of the most prescribed medicines in the United States. Why is that? Unhuh.
If the acceptable cholesterol range is lowered on the number scale, will it be impossible to reach that range in a healthy way so the doc puts you on statin meds to get you there? I know if my husband's sugar numbers reach the range that the average person is supposedly suppose to be, he gets the ee-bee jee-bees and doesn't feel well. If my blood pressure gets too low, I feel off, because I am off.
I have found out that there is a scan of the heart that can be done to see if there are calcium deposits which will cause health issues concerning the heart. Before going on statin drugs, perhaps this scan should be done. Also there is a ADVANCE LIPID PROFILE TEST that will indicate what type of cholesterol needs attention. The ratio between HDL and TRIGLYCERIDES is a better one to go off of instead of just a high cholesterol reading. More on that later when I can look over my notes. I'll be typing up notes to take with me to my next Doctor's appointment when ever that is.
God bless our doctors. God bless them, but sometimes I think they are puppets to BIG PHARMA and are alright with being the middle man for pushing their high priced drugs. Money rules and rocks the world, huh.
SO today, I will eat some avocado, an apple, something citrus, raisins, and cranberries. Yummers, right? Later a SMOOTHIE. Add some protein powder to that smoothie. I have frozen strawberries and kale in the freezer. I'll make a smoothie this afternoon. That will be made of a cup of yogurt, a cup of almond milk, a cup of strawberries and kale plus a scoop of chocolate protein powder. Blend and call it good. Full of wonderful nutrition.
THIS ONE LOOKS GOOD also...
Lord, I know you desire good things for your children, but if we ignore taking care of ourselves in the natural, we will have consequences that are not welcome or easy to live with. I pray that you help me make the right choices when it comes to food, beverages and nutrition, because you want me to be healthy. Thank you for caring. Help me to NOT eat pork especially bacon. I love you and I pray this is Jesus name. Amen.
May you have a sweet day full of blessings, peace and harmony. Making healthy choices matters. I will strive to eat more fruit, veggies, drink spring water, take supplements, rest, read, pray, tidy up my HOME, laugh, stay healthy, walk, stretch, behave. grins.
~d
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