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05-14-2013, 01:20 AM

Rueben replied to a thread What Supplements Do You Take for Depression/Anxiety/Mood Problems & Why? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I believe hormones affect your brain chemistry - I know I'm a completely different person when I have my estrogen and progesterone... ;-) - but that...

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05-14-2013, 01:17 AM

Rueben replied to a thread Poor circulation, so it is true in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

It is very common to feel like you do - like crap!! - on that low carb Wheat causes appetite to get out of control - some carbs do not. There is...

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05-13-2013, 07:29 PM

Rueben replied to a thread HELP! Thyroid & Hormones in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I also wanted to say that your energy levels point to Adrenal fatigue - you sound exactly like I was a few short months ago...

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05-13-2013, 07:28 PM

Rueben replied to a thread HELP! Thyroid & Hormones in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

You need to fix your adrenals first before treating your thyroid because of the relation between your adrenals and your thyroid. Read Amazon.com:...

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05-13-2013, 07:18 PM

Rueben replied to a thread What Supplements Do You Take for Depression/Anxiety/Mood Problems & Why? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You seriously need to have your hormones checked. I have been through years of doctors trying to prescribe me antidepressants - I would get the...

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05-13-2013, 07:07 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Alternate Day Fasting-Support and Chat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Hi All Well I did Ok yesterday for my first DD. I had a protein shake for breakfast, a green salad for lunch and for dinner I was going to have...

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05-12-2013, 06:03 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Alternate Day Fasting-Support and Chat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Hi All This is my first DD today - I started at 85.3 kilos (191 pounds). I am initially starting with a protein drink and a green salad like the...

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05-08-2013, 10:06 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Very Low Vit D in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Anyone with a Thyroid issue should be taking together with their vitamin D3, Vitamin b, C, Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium. Selenium is a huge issue -...

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05-05-2013, 12:37 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Hashimotos in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Hashimotos and adrenal fatigue here. I found a fantastic integrative doctor who did full saliva testing and I follow Wilson's adrenal fatigue...

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05-05-2013, 12:29 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Wilson's Temperature Syndrome - Anyone familiar, been treated? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Lets get one thing straight. You need a new doctor. To have a Tsh level of over 3 means you have some sort of thyroid problem but your doctor has...

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04-20-2013, 05:21 AM

Rueben replied to a thread Paleo & Hashimoto's Disease - Bad advice from Endo! Need opinions! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Try and find an integrative doctor. You can improve your thyroid function and possible adrenal problem with supplements to support your system. ...

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04-19-2013, 06:04 AM

Rueben replied to a thread Do kids really need veggies? How much? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I can't believe the amount of kids out there who don't eat vegetables. It honestly astounds me. Fruit does not give you the same cancer fighting...

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04-16-2013, 10:44 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Nutrition degree help needed in Australia? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I live close to this college - I think you can do it part or full time. Its near Fremantle... Naturopathy Course Perth Australia | But I haven't...

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04-16-2013, 10:38 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Kittens! Not exactly primal related, but I could use advice! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I adopted 2yr old Male brothers (Jack and Fidget). They are awesome. Jack is the laid back, lazy cat who will sleep on your bed or lie next to you...

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04-08-2013, 02:36 AM

Rueben replied to a thread Processing Toxins in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Infrared saunas are the best things for detox. Infrared though, not the steam saunas...

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04-03-2013, 10:21 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Carbs other than Sweet Potatos? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Not all sweet potatoes are sweet. What colour are the sweet potatoes you eat? I don't like the orange sweet potato at all. mushy when cooked and...

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03-26-2013, 09:58 PM

Rueben replied to a thread New to Primal - tough time ditching the carbs/sugars in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

It seems your "why" isn't strong enough... You have to be prepared to go through the carb flu, it get a bit uncomfortable, and to take a different...

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03-25-2013, 12:48 AM

Rueben replied to a thread What to put my Marmite on?? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

HAHA - that reminds me when I was living in the States (California). I was visiting some Kiwi friends who had American Flatmates and I had brought...

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03-21-2013, 06:00 PM

Rueben replied to a thread What to put my Marmite on?? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I'm a vegemite fan, so I use vegemite on celery sticks. Delicious... As we know Vegemite and Marmite are vastly different and I couldn't touch...

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03-16-2013, 05:12 AM

Rueben replied to a thread Menapausal stuff......... HOT flashes!!! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I have found a great doctor who knows what he is talking about. I am on bio identical progesterone and estrogen, dhea and testosterone. I actually...

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03-05-2013, 10:34 PM

Rueben replied to a thread I stopped drinking coffee and the last of my bloat is gone in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

lemontwisst - I am having alot of trouble with edema too. My doctors don't seem too concerned although they have never seen it when its really bad -...

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02-27-2013, 04:44 PM

Rueben replied to a thread swollen lower legs and ankles. any suggestions? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Thank you all for your suggestions and concern. I should have said that I have already mentioned this to 2 doctors - my GP and my Integrative...

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02-25-2013, 07:17 AM

Rueben replied to a thread ****** dog attack ******* in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Alot of fox terriers make sure he noise but are all talk. But seriously. Feed the dog. .. Acv, pepper etc are not going to improve the behavior. ...

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02-21-2013, 07:34 AM

Rueben started a thread swollen lower legs and ankles. any suggestions? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I have been primal for over a year and close to 100% most of the time. I decided to have a couple of pieces of homemade gluten free pizza last...

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02-20-2013, 10:24 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Giving it another go... in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Have you tried Wilson's supplements for your adrenal fatigue? I started a month ago and am really noticing improvements in my mood and energy...

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02-20-2013, 10:06 PM

Rueben replied to a thread 100% cocoa bars in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Check out the Whittaker's website - if this doesn't make you want to eat dark chocolate I don't know what will - I started salivating! Whittaker's...

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02-20-2013, 09:52 PM

Rueben replied to a thread 100% cocoa bars in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

If anyone is in NZ or Australia - try the Whittaker's 62% Mocha Bittersweet. It tastes like 80% with the grittiness of ground coffee - like a choc...

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02-19-2013, 05:49 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Thyroid issues? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

You may be gluten intolerant - which may be causing Hasimoto's Thyroiditis. But even if you are not, if you want to lose some weight cut the grains...

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02-19-2013, 05:31 PM

Rueben replied to a thread Am I doing something wrong!!! Not loosing weight :( in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Eat more Veges!! 1 cup of green beans is no where near enough. Get back to basics. Eat Vegetables and meat. Big ass salad for lunch with your...

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02-06-2013, 07:55 AM

Rueben replied to a thread Where are Aussies buying their grass fed butter? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Silage is made from grass. When farmers have alot of it, e.g. spring. There is no way nz dairy farmers can afford to supplement with silos of...

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