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04-04-2013, 11:02 AM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Hair changing color?! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I read something about symptoms of low HCL, had many of them, and did the test where you take HCL capsules and see if you get a warming sensation. I...

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04-03-2013, 06:12 PM

TornadoGirl started a thread Hair changing color?! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Interestingly, my hair seems to be changing color. I think I was severely malnourished from lack of HCL for several years without realizing it and...

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03-24-2013, 07:58 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread I still have acne! :( in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Probiotics are sources of good bacteria that we need to populate our gut. You can buy them in pills or use food sources like yogurt, kefir,...

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03-24-2013, 06:55 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread I still have acne! :( in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

If you are female, it might be a problem of low progesterone; I have had this type of acne and it responds amazingly well to natural progesterone...

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03-24-2013, 03:38 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Loose Skin and Primal Eating in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

The Unconquerable Dave may be one of the best primal spokesmodels ever.

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03-24-2013, 03:34 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread The DIY Probiotics Thread in Primal Blueprint Recipes

I'm wondering if something like this could be a good sub for wine for me: I bought a gallon of pomegranate juice, just pressed. I added some...

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03-21-2013, 06:50 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Feeling defeated. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Just do the best you can at this present time. A can of tuna will be so much better than pizza or a sandwich, add some avocado and vegetables. ...

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03-21-2013, 03:49 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Tell me something good about white rice. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Carbs give us a serotonin boost; maybe the fact that it's a bit more processed than potatoes makes you get that boost faster?? All I know is I'm...

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03-20-2013, 07:06 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Grocery store revalation in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

I think the negative energy is for a variety of reasons. People are tired and in a hurry. We tend to "hate" on things we don't like or want to do...

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03-20-2013, 06:57 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread How do you deal with living in a house where only you are primal? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

My husband and daughter are in various degrees of not-so-voluntary primal because I am primal and I do almost all cooking and shopping :) so that...

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03-20-2013, 04:40 PM

TornadoGirl started a thread If you ain't a gardener, you ain't gangsta! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Get gangsta with your shovel! Love this video with Ron Finley!

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03-19-2013, 07:22 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Grocery store revalation in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

I have found it increasingly depressing to go to the regular grocery store. I tend to notice the correlation between food choices and the person's...

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03-19-2013, 07:15 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Help/advice on a complicated case of GERD/reflux/digestive issues? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I had a horrible reaction to sulfa years ago; I can only imagine what it would have been like if I'd taken it for 10 days. It did cause massive...

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03-19-2013, 07:06 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Improved nutritional profile = less hunger? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I don't think anything is perfect but their is "a hell of a lot better" and that's the path I'm trying to follow. I googled a little on the topic...

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03-19-2013, 11:23 AM

TornadoGirl started a thread Improved nutritional profile = less hunger? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I've really done the best job ever adding micronutrients, omega-3's, etc. to my diet. While ditching most of the grains and sugar did seem to make...

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03-19-2013, 11:08 AM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Three weeks of primal in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

Thank you for the encouragement! Still doing great. I'm not craving anything non-primal and loving my cooking experiments. My biggest challenge is...

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03-18-2013, 06:22 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread The DIY Probiotics Thread in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Wow! Who knew you could culture all of these condiments?

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03-18-2013, 04:03 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread The DIY Probiotics Thread in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Thanks everyone for participating in this thread. My kefir turned out really well. With a little shake of stevia and some cinnamon my 9 year old...

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03-14-2013, 10:32 AM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Silent reflux...ditching coffee and maybe redwine? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

My first batch of kefir is done and both my daughter and I really like it, especially with a bit of Stevia and some cinnamon or vanilla. Really...

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03-13-2013, 04:40 PM

TornadoGirl started a thread The DIY Probiotics Thread in Primal Blueprint Recipes

There's been a lot of talk about fermenting and culturing dairy/veg the last few days to make your own probiotics. Perhaps, we can have a thread...

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03-13-2013, 09:11 AM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread It sucks being healthy!!! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Am I the only one who is a bit confused by this rant? I guess I don't totally get the point, if there is one, as it was expressed.

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03-12-2013, 07:04 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Silent reflux...ditching coffee and maybe redwine? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Meeshar, disappointed to hear about bubbies but my next project will be sauerkraut. “Real” Sauerkraut Recipe this site has some interesting recipes.

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03-12-2013, 06:36 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Why does Danny Roddy recommend sugar to reduce stress/estrogen? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

So, Danny, do you recommend that someone who has adrenal issues eat more fruit? If I'm not mistaken, most of the recommendations I've seen call for...

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03-12-2013, 06:31 PM

TornadoGirl started a thread Wife goes primal; husband refuses but still loses 9 pounds! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

It figures. I asked my husband to do primal with me in Feb. and he told me it would be too stressful to have his food choices restricted. He does...

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03-12-2013, 05:32 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Silent reflux...ditching coffee and maybe redwine? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Meeshar, I have a carafe of kefir fermenting on my cabinet. Chris Kresser highly recommends it and calls it "almost paleo". I'm hoping some of that...

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03-12-2013, 12:17 PM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Eliminate dry skin on face in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

My skin is super dry during the winter; it has improved a lot with primal for the last month, though. I use Oil Cleansing Method with avocado oil at...

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03-12-2013, 10:56 AM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread Silent reflux...ditching coffee and maybe redwine? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Chris Kresser says red wine can even help with reflux (probably not the volume I have drank at times, though!). I can immediately tell I have issues...

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03-12-2013, 10:10 AM

TornadoGirl started a thread Silent reflux...ditching coffee and maybe redwine? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Today is my second no coffee day. I seem to be doing fine with green tea, no headaches. I think the coffee is aggravating my silent reflux which...

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03-12-2013, 09:23 AM

TornadoGirl replied to a thread "Frustrations" with paleo/primal in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

Thinking about trying to shrink my shoes. All of my sandals are sliding around on my feet. Has anyone successfully shrunk their shoes? :)

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