tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post4686347400065586593..comments2023-08-27T05:19:38.402-07:00Comments on Laurel Acupuncture Clinic of Functional Medicine in San Diego: Group Detox #2 Posting & DiscussionJim Chialtashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485305288978903305noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-45777231754250082532011-03-11T20:15:42.953-08:002011-03-11T20:15:42.953-08:00Alright... You did it! Well almost. No cheating...Alright... You did it! Well almost. No cheating tonight please. :) And I understand that there are a few of you who started a couple of days late, but regardless, congrats on getting though the week. I would love to hear some of your experiences if you are so willing to share. I have heard of some caffeine withdrawal symptoms, some muscle aches, and some cravings. And then I have heard of Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-46358793311922623582011-03-10T19:54:27.038-08:002011-03-10T19:54:27.038-08:00Hi Anna,
You were one step ahead of me... I had ...Hi Anna,<br /><br />You were one step ahead of me... I had planned to post about it tomorrow, but there is no time like the present! Thanks for asking.<br /><br />Yes, once you are finished with your program it will be a great time to try and reintroduce key food groups one at a time to see if you notice any reaction from them. You have avoided all of the common offending foods for one week Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-50018395121494166872011-03-10T15:05:47.065-08:002011-03-10T15:05:47.065-08:00Thanks Jim!
I forgot to ask, can you please expl...Thanks Jim! <br /><br />I forgot to ask, can you please explain the process of introducing food groups slowly back into our diet? <br /><br />Now that we're getting close to the end, I want to plan ahead...Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-3168825247996726972011-03-10T08:37:09.831-08:002011-03-10T08:37:09.831-08:00Good morning All,
Day 6 today. Just two more day...Good morning All,<br /><br />Day 6 today. Just two more days... It is the final stretch.<br /><br />Thanks Anna for the great feedback. I am glad that you guys have been able to pull together and be prepared with great sounding food even in the face of a busy week. It is really great that you are both doing it at the same time. That is one thing that is a nice side effect of doing a program Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-38462243064031251002011-03-10T07:28:27.928-08:002011-03-10T07:28:27.928-08:00It was rough in the beginning, but like Jim said, ...It was rough in the beginning, but like Jim said, it got easier after getting into a routine. <br /><br />We've been very busy this week, but managed to cook recipes within the diet guidelines. <br /><br />Chad cooked a simple but tasty risotto last night with some whole grain organic brown rice, chicken, onions, garlic, olive oil, and spices. <br /><br />Recipes we've tried so far:<br />Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-51232266664452649472011-03-09T08:22:06.941-08:002011-03-09T08:22:06.941-08:00Good morning,
Man, I just had the most wonderful ...Good morning,<br /><br />Man, I just had the most wonderful pear! If you don't have any pears go out right now and get some. Yummy...<br /><br />So you folks on the 7 day program should be on day 5 today. It is all down hill form here. You should have your routine down and hopefully are over any side effects of the detox. I would love to hear your experiences. <br /><br />Keep it up, Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-10824029419749633522011-03-08T09:13:04.624-08:002011-03-08T09:13:04.624-08:00Christine...
Congrats! You seem to have this dow...Christine...<br /><br />Congrats! You seem to have this down. If that was your idea of throwing together a quick lunch, I think that you are doing great! Thanks for sharing all that with the group! <br /><br />I really like to eat avocados on programs like these. They are high in good fats and offer a lot of energy for the day. They also by the way will blend into a shake if you care to do Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-38868376602472125662011-03-07T13:15:25.544-08:002011-03-07T13:15:25.544-08:00The broth sounds yummy, I'll have to try it! ...The broth sounds yummy, I'll have to try it! I also tried the TJs whole grain milk to replace some of the pom juice, that was good. <br /><br />Well today was my first day with the adventure of lunch at work, and it turned out to be decent considering I just grabbed stuff and flew out the house this a.m. Here's what I did:<br /><br />black beans (Eden makes canned ones BPA-free) in a Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-5086256584011746852011-03-07T11:18:42.347-08:002011-03-07T11:18:42.347-08:00Hi Everyone,
Day 3.... Tonight is half way there...Hi Everyone,<br /><br />Day 3.... Tonight is half way there! I have been hearing a bit about headaches. Caffeine withdrawal is a real thing unfortunately. At least that is the most common reason for headaches early in the program. If you are getting headaches,hang in there, they should pass soon. And it is ok to have a little green tea in the mornings. That should help with the headaches. <Jim Chiatlas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-34547158065623307742011-03-06T16:27:41.640-08:002011-03-06T16:27:41.640-08:00I just re-read that above comment. Let me just cl...I just re-read that above comment. Let me just clarify that you should avoid soy based milks. <br /><br />I think it sounded like I was recommending them. I had meant to get across that you should avoid dairy and soy based milks.<br /><br />:)Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-18739524844096646802011-03-06T09:46:42.489-08:002011-03-06T09:46:42.489-08:00Good morning everyone... Day 2! Still avoiding a...Good morning everyone... Day 2! Still avoiding animal products today. Today if any you may feel a bit off. Take today as a relaxing rest day. And drink plenty of water. Remember water is the way all the junk gets out of us. So drink up! It also helps you stay full feeling.<br /><br />Anna, do try and use some rice milk, or other non dairy or soy based milk. It really goes well with the Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-40863908437397754072011-03-06T04:02:06.478-08:002011-03-06T04:02:06.478-08:00Hi,
Thanks Christine for the suggestion, I will l...Hi, <br />Thanks Christine for the suggestion, I will look for frozen acai. :)<br /><br />I found that adding blueberry pomegranate juice helps with the taste. I think a full 8oz of the juice is too tart, so I tried it this morning with 4-6oz of juice, and the rest water. It more palatable this way. <br /><br />The shakes are pretty filling for me, so I'm not sure I could drink it all at onceAnna Hongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-57630274799370356792011-03-05T15:51:21.386-08:002011-03-05T15:51:21.386-08:00Hi Paul,
Yes, the two companies have a slightly d...Hi Paul,<br /><br />Yes, the two companies have a slightly different formulation for their programs. So the Clearvite powder basically contains the same stuff as the Core Restore Powder and Alpha Base pills all in one product... More or less at least. Then the Bilemin pills perform the same function as the Phytocore. We added the Methyl-SP to help with the hormone clearance.<br /><br />Now Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-91662654712242427942011-03-05T15:17:49.011-08:002011-03-05T15:17:49.011-08:00Hi Jim,
I thought that I was exchanging one rice ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I thought that I was exchanging one rice protein powder for another and purchasing a bottle of methyl SP, which I did. However, I now have a bottle of Bilemin and no longer have the AlphaBase and Phytocore capsules.<br /><br />Do I have the correct supplements?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />PaulUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00417599914238183523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-60054289278508285502011-03-05T14:03:45.479-08:002011-03-05T14:03:45.479-08:00Anna, Yes, I understand that the powder and water...Anna, Yes, I understand that the powder and water is a bit blah. SO definitely add the berries and I like Christine's suggestion of using the acai if you can find that out there in South Carolina. I also like to use a scoop of almond butter to the shakes which has a strong flavor and makes for a more filling shake. And tell hubby not to worry... You can add back the meat Monday. Just Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-50983285992183613072011-03-05T12:03:07.866-08:002011-03-05T12:03:07.866-08:00Well I was happy to find that the shake was not di...Well I was happy to find that the shake was not disgusting at all! Mine was actually yummy. Here's what I did:<br /><br />1 packet of frozen acai<br />then I just filled up the rest of the glass with pomegrante juice. That's it. <br /><br />I hadn't read Jim's posting about the milks, and I also haven't been to the store yet (but the gluten is the biggest change for me here Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-1707391039856098022011-03-05T11:36:28.180-08:002011-03-05T11:36:28.180-08:00Hi!
Chad and I didn't quite make it to the st...Hi! <br />Chad and I didn't quite make it to the store before we started the cleanse like we intended, but we did make it out this morning to buy everything we needed. <br /><br />I just have to say-it wasn't pretty! LOL. Chad said all he could think about was meat, meat, and meat. Of course, the more we talked about food, the more I got hungry.<br /><br />Honestly, the shake didn't Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-34539951924537839372011-03-05T07:23:47.135-08:002011-03-05T07:23:47.135-08:00Good morning everyone,
It is day one for all of y...Good morning everyone,<br /><br />It is day one for all of your 7 day cleansers. Rise and shine, and make that first shake. By now I hope that you have made it to the store and are all stocked up on things like rice milk, frozen berries, veggies, etc. I really like the Whole Grain milk from Trader Joe's. Yummy!<br /><br />For your shake this morning try blending in some frozen berries andJim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-44563348393707628682011-03-01T15:51:12.956-08:002011-03-01T15:51:12.956-08:00One of my reasons for participating in the cleanse...One of my reasons for participating in the cleanse is to eliminate a rash.<br /><br />I suspect that the rash resulted from bird mite bites.<br /><br />An owl was living in a tree about 10 feet from my bedroom. The owl left. Around the time that the owl left, a small rash appeared on my wrist. Later, it grew to cover much of my legs and arms.<br /><br />According to a number of sources, bird Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-19354133837387602752011-03-01T15:41:26.448-08:002011-03-01T15:41:26.448-08:00Paul,
Great questions, though I would rather disc...Paul,<br /><br />Great questions, though I would rather discuss it personally since it does not exactly address the group. But regarding hormone clearing you will need increased Methyl donors such as methylcolbalmin, betaine, MSM, Trimethylglycine. Sex hormones require the Methyl- group in Phase II to be eliminated.Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-5003511181417365562011-03-01T15:21:13.661-08:002011-03-01T15:21:13.661-08:00Thanks Jim,
There must be some general principles...Thanks Jim,<br /><br />There must be some general principles involved in eliminating bio-identical hormones.<br /><br />How long does it take to eliminate bio-identical hormones?<br /><br />Do you just reduce the dose and discipline yourself to accept the withdrawal symptoms?<br /><br />Do you take supplements that will help the body to make more of its own hormones?<br /><br />Do you take Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-82305021534969607422011-03-01T08:15:11.681-08:002011-03-01T08:15:11.681-08:00Good morning Christina,
Thanks for the question. ...Good morning Christina,<br /><br />Thanks for the question. It was something that I had intended on bringing up at the meeting but spilled my mind. For you one the 3 week program this concept is moot. Don't worry about it. The two programs are designed slightly different. But for those on the 7 day program there is an option for the first 2 - 3 days to be a lemonade fast where there is noJim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-52061845254934244972011-02-28T22:53:36.540-08:002011-02-28T22:53:36.540-08:00Hi Jim
Excited to start the cleanse! I was readi...Hi Jim<br /><br />Excited to start the cleanse! I was reading the lil' book and also your posts from your last one in January. For the first 2 days, it seemed from your posts that you added stuff to the shakes (banana, spinach, etc.) and ate with the shakes too (avocado)... but the book makes it sound like a fast where all we have are the shakes for days 1 & 2 (doesn't say if we canChristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-9273156277148464862011-02-28T17:45:12.362-08:002011-02-28T17:45:12.362-08:00Hi Paul,
In my experience getting off of these me...Hi Paul,<br /><br />In my experience getting off of these medications can be really tough. It will always come with withdrawal symptoms. This is a topic better discussed together. You should get some free hormone testing done to see exactly where your hormone levels are and I can tell you more about what best to do from a functional perspective.<br /><br />As for healthy pots, I go for any Jim Chialtas, L.Ac.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850709241657406039.post-2697683001114787512011-02-28T14:30:00.777-08:002011-02-28T14:30:00.777-08:00Hi Jim,
Here are some questions.
I am using topi...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Here are some questions.<br /><br />I am using topical bio-identical hormones, which you are opposed to.<br /><br />How can I eliminate them without eliminating their benefits?<br /><br />Do you know of any non-toxic dishes and pans?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />PaulPaulnoreply@blogger.com