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Ok, your link says the studies on elderberry are promising and the flu shot does not convey 100% immunity. Woohoo.

Elderberry shortens the duration of the flu; flu and its accompanying symptoms throw the body out of balance. Ameliorating the symptoms by getting to the underlying cause brings the body closer to homeostasis. In aryuveda, you would not call it the flu, you'd call it Kapha Pitta because of all the phlem (Kapha) and the…

Aryuveda, TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), Western herbalism, etc... You may think of these things as "alternative" medicine, but they are long held traditions, which have their own healing model, which differs from allopathic medicine (the modality encompassing the western diagnoses you are accustomed to hearing about:…

Several people on this thread mentioned that eating certain foods triggered them to feel hungrier. Could it be this be touching on one of the underlying causes of overweight and obesity (i.e. eating the wrong foods desensitize certain hormone receptors)? Or do those foods simply taste too good and it's hedonic hunger? It's…

It's a lovely paper and I'm glad it touches on the exciting new field of scientific study,epidemiology, however it is inconclusive.

Well, since this is an aryuvedic thread, let's look up elderberry, trifala, and ashwaganda. Studies exist and they look promising, plus these herbs have been used for 1000s of years and are still widely used today. As I said earlier, science is catching up. Elderberry Extract Study:…

^yes, I've heard that the body could mistake thirst for hunger and it feels just like hunger! Just the fact that this can happen seems to indicate there could be other things that mix up the hunger signals.

There is. They are.

Herbs contain a slurry of chemicals, some of which have been identified by modern science as the "active constituents". The synergy of all the constituents, known active and unknown give the plants efficacy in the appropriate applications. It is very hit or miss to find the appropriate herbs by looking up your symptoms on…

Your first study is almost 16 years old and doesn't disprove the set point theory. The second paper is really really old. All its references are from the 80s.

You're right! I'll try to start a new thread.

Herbs help resolve imbalances in the body just as proper nutrition does, and even some pharmaceuticals. Often is the key word here, not always, certainly not. Many obese people experience true hunger and malnutrition. The set point theory and the discovery of leptin sheds a lot of light on this fact.

If someone goes to a practitioner for emotional eating, leading to overweight, the practitioner would be getting to the root cause by balancing the mental state. If you can identify and remedy whatever is causing the patient stress or depression, the overweight problem should resolve without attacking it directly. That is…

Sometimes it is emotional reasons (emotions have physiological reasons for existing), sometimes it is hormonal reasons (also rooted in physiology).

Who's been used to what so long? Well, science is catching up to some of the ancient wisdom out there. It doesn't sound like the OPs nutritionist is telling her to do any voodoo or any of the other things you mentioned.

^ yes, but why is someone getting hunger signals when they don't need any more food?

Overweight is often secondary to a more serious pathology, usually a chronic issue. If you can address and remedy the primary cause, the overweight will invariably be resolved. That is the beauty of a holistic approach like aryuveda; it gets to the root of the problem, rather than chasing around symptoms. I also want to…

I haven't seen an aryuvedic practitioner, but one of my professors was an aryuvedic doctor, so I've had some formal education in it. It is a 5000 year old system that is still widely used today. It is a simple, elegant, and logical system for looking at the body and getting it into homeostasis. Your practitioner most…

The true motivation for weight loss will need to come from a place of self love and acceptance. Being hard on yourself will only cause you more stress and more comfort eating. The journey is the destination. How can you make this process fun and exciting from day one? For me, I started by clearing my pantry and fridge of…

I share with you my starfish shaped strawberry!

Thank you! I should! It is an attractive plant as well :smile:

Here ya go: Bison Sirloin seared rare. Did I do you proud, @akimajuktuk? Lol!

I love the Paleo treats because they are so nutrient dense. I don't feel so bad making them for my family, since I know they are getting other benefits from the treats and not just empty calories. Some spike my blood sugar worse than conventional versions, so I now know I must be very very careful, but there are some…

Keeps cans of coconut milk in your fridge. The cream will rise to the top and be very easy to remove. This can be used to make whipped cream, ice cream, ambrosia salad, or stupid easy chocolate pudding! http://paleoapothecary.net/2015/04/21/stupid-easy-chocolate-pudding/comment-page-1/

Happy Saturday! Went strawberry picking, so I'm eating lots of those tasty buggers.

I just have a small crockpot and it is constantly in use especially now that my oven is broken.

Dang rhubarb shortage. Went picking today as well, but no rhubarb to be found :neutral: Put some strawberries in salad, yogurt parfait, you can even add them to a tomato sauce.

Well, I guess it makes you feel better about yourself to constantly harp on that aspect...I am trying to clarify what the WOE means in this modern day.

Paleo isn't perfect and it could use some rebranding, but being a vegetarian isn't perfect either. It's ideals are based on some faulty premises as well. Calling it "Faleo" like you have in other threads is derogatory and offensive. How would you like we call you a Vegetard? Doesn't sound very supportive, does it? Why…