The Protein Diet

For about ten days now I have been on a protein diet. I just wasn't able to stay on a regular diet, so I thought I would give this a try for just a few weeks. Yeah I know it's not supposed to be good for you, bad for the kidneys and all that. Well I did my research and it's only bad if you already have a kidney ailment or heart condition. I'm doing the modified diet that includes vegetables and salads with a maximum of 100 grams of carbs per day.

So far the results are good. I have no cravings, no hunger pangs, and unlike other diets, I don't spend my day thinking about food. It's been fairly easy to follow, although I have to say it's not something I could do for a long time. I love pasta and sweets  too much to give them up forever!!

Yeah I know a moderate diet and exercise are the right way to go These days that regime isn't working for me and I am packing on the pounds.  My clothes are so tight and I refuse to go out and buy new stuff in a bigger size. This week I was able to get into a pair of shorts and do them up easily; couldn't last week. 

OK, so I will most likely  gain all the weight back, but that happens with every diet.


One unexpected side benefit: My teeth feel so clean!! 

Niagara Falls Summer

Went to Niagara Falls today. Here I am with Oscar and a couple of tall fellows.

Harbour Walk

 Yesterday was my first walk this summer down by the harbour. Beautiful weather with geese and folks having a great time.

CCSVI Research

Follow the link to see a list of researches who have received grants from the Canada and U.S. MS societies  to
study CCSVI

Looks like the establishment is keeping with  their slow poke conservative ways. No matter how many times they try to explain the need for more research I'm not buying it.  Let me have the  operation !!!!

Britain Approves Sativex For MS

Read about Sativex, a cannabis based drug, as an MS treatment. It is available in Canada but not specifically for MS pain

I'll stick to the real stuff because I know it works, however it is good to know there is an alternative  pain remedy out there that has fewer side effects than traditional pain killers.  

Return of the Prodigal Son: Sort Of

After nine months travelling the country doing volunteer work  with Katimavik, my son has returned home.

Three months in  a small  Nova Scotia town , helping to set up and run  a community radio station, another three  working at the Aboriginal Friendship Center in British Columbia, and lastly,  three months in Quebec working  for Agape.
He also had to take turns as house manager of a group of ten people. Planning meals, shopping, and preparing the food, as well as clean the house. 

I cried tears of joy, when I read the beautiful refernce letters my son received from each employer. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments in the program. How much more conifident he is and Wow! mature.


If you know a young person in Canada, between the ages of 17 and 21,  tell them to consider checking out Katimavik. They are provided with room and board and a daily $3.00 stipend. Travel costs are paid and  after successful completion of the program, the student receives a $1000.00 toward school.

The only thing he missed was eating meat, because the majority he lived with were vegetarians.
I bought lots of steaks and chicken to celebrate his return !!

Moldy

Found out I've been exposed to a  heavy dose of mold spores and other dust borne junk. Oh do I ever feel terrible !!

Some good news Dr. Zamboni spoke at the hearings of the  Neurological Diseases subcommittee in Ottawa yesterday . If only all doctors were as devouted as him. He gives me hope and maybe Ottawa will listen.