I tended bar for almost ten years, and during the first three, drank A LOT. I don’t know how it is where you are, but where i worked, it was illegal to drink behind the bar. So i stayed up until five or six in the morning drinking after i got off work (sometimes with some really sketchy individuals) and ended up wasting the whole next day, which, if i had off, i spent eating and drinking. It was damaging on about three or four obvious levels. Then i just tapered off. Nowadays i get really into smelling and tasting my wine, and only drink it once a week or less. Working at an enoteca ...
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Yeah, the salt water does seem to help (i even swished the SW from the flush, kill two birds with one stone) I don’t really measure ingredients, but here’s an approximation of the Honey mustard dressing: MIX 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup dijon or whole kernel mustard 2 tbsp olive, canola or sesame oil ADD seasalt, mashed roasted garlic(optional), white pepper and citrus(lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit are all good) to taste If you want a creamy, less healthy version(but very yummy) add dollop of sour cream Would love to hear about the vinaigrette, as mine is just lots of ...
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Your digestive system can affect what your hormones are doing, i’ve heard of other women getting their period while on the MC or getting it earlier, and understand that it is something that happens sometimes. Maybe it’s something your body is working through. If it’s really heavy and lasts for more than a couple of days, i imagine you should be concerned, but otherwise it shouldn’t be something to worry about. Chamomille tea, or an herbal tea that alleviates menstrual discomfort might help (make sure thay are not caffeinated).   [End]
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soft but solid matter is SOMETHING i keep hearing psyllium does not mix well with this fast and dehydrates you further-which may have something to do with it. my advice is don’t worry too much about what is coming out, just keep drinking lemonade, water when you’re thirsty(i haven’t been drinking as much water as i usually do when i’m not fasting) and your body will balance itself out, which is what a fast is all about. If you become panicky about your elimination or new zits (i’ve had more acne on this cleanse than since i was 16)you are sabotaging yourself from what can be a pleasant ...
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so it’s day eight. I’m looking forward to finishing up a couple of paintings due in a gallery next month and starting on a series of small abstracts-MC and creativity really go together well-i’ve found myself resolving some designs and a project i’ve been working on for a few months! I feel very lucky that my office is actually a studio where i can drink my lemonade in peace, paint, and go to the bathroom when i please.lol. The SWF is making things come out that look like hairballs!! My biggest complain so far is the sore on my tongue that hurts so bad-i’ve just been putting chlorasept ...
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all juices begin to break down after the leave the fruit- i do not know why you want to used bottled juice so badly(it has all the preservatives you’re trying to get rid of, too) but seriously, unless it’s hard for you to find lemons in your area, it makes a huge difference to use the real thing   [End]
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I have fixed three different people a cup of ” the drink” (i jokingly call it my potion) and they liked it, which shut them up about ”living off of some tea that tastes like ass” I think bringing up the crazy things other people do to make themselves feel better i.e. buy shoes, take anti depressants, drink, eat massive amounts of chocolate...can really put the MC in perspective- you’re not hurting anyone and you are helping yourself- why should anyone have a problem with that? Keep your chin up and don’t let anyone dictate your mood-only you can make yourself happy. Also, i’m on day ...
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halfway there. My face is completely covered in tiny little blisters, and the entire left side of my mouth hurts from some sort of sore on my tongue. Anything i can use to numb the area? Other than that, it’s cool. Not hungry, lots of energy a little oversensitive to the cold outside though. Once i get through the weekend, it’ll be downhill from there. I think my massage therapist is going to try it next.   [End]
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