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Allergist vs. Naturopath for food allergies - help me understand
A few months ago I started having reactions to tree nuts. I went to my doctor who suggested I go to an allergist to be tested as apparently it is possible to develop allergies later in life. The allergist was quite backed up and it was going to be about 6 months for an appointment, so in the meantime I went to a naturopath…
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Detox! Ladies Only!
I wonder what the many detox/ cleanse proponents on MFP think about this one: iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/doctors-have-strongly-warned-against-putting-herb-balls-detox-their-wombs :D :o :s
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Health is more than body size. Don't use the scale to measure health.
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Health+more+than+body+size+Dont+scale+measure+health+experts/11257544/story.html Pasted from the article in case you don't want to click: Erica Schenk has been a runner for 10 years, but a single snapshot of the curvy athlete may represent her most significant strides yet. The plus-size…
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9 Ways To Lose 10 Pounds In Less Than A Week — Or Faster
Seriously great article! The MFP meanies will love this one :wink: WARNING - article contains a snake gif if snakes freak you out buzzfeed.com/carolynkylstra/this-is-gonna-hurt?bffb&utm_term=4ldqpgp#4ldqpgp
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Orthorexia - Interesting Article
breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/orthorexia-when-clean-eating-goes-too-far Sharing this because I think a lot of us can relate to certain points in this article, namely: -Do you look down on others who don't eat this way? -Do you spend more than three hours a day thinking about healthy foods? -Does the diet make it difficult…
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Marathon Training Schedules
After this Sunday I will have completed my 5th half marathon. I'm considering doing a full, since that's the next logical thing to do, but the training intimidates me. I'm confident I could do the marathon distance but I'm not sure I have the will to commit to the training. Hoping to see your favourite marathon training…
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Has Anyone Done Ugifit/ Ugi Ball?
I saw this the other day on Dragon's Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank) and was intrigued. I am thinking of ordering the home package and wondering if anyone in MFP-land has tried it? ugifit.com/en/ "The Ugi® ball is a modern twist on the old school medicine ball. It’s weighted, squishy and beautiful. The squish factor…
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Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Please!
Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend and I'm in charge of a vegetable side dish. Please share your delicious, healthy side dish recipes!
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Crash Diets May Be Most Effective Weight Loss Technique
news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/16/crash-diets-may-be-most-effective-weight-loss-technique-u-k-study-suggests/ Because it's Thursday, I'm in a mood, and I haven't seen a good MFP debate in a while.
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Employee with Eating Disorder...What Do I Do?
I need some feedback. I have an employee who is dealing with an eating disorder. It's fairly obvious and I finally had a heart-to-heart with her about it. It's not affecting her job but I was worried. She admitted to it, and using company resources, I have gotten her set up with counselling, etc. which is fully paid for.…
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Portobello Mushroon Recipes Please!!
I love portobellos. I would love some new recipes. Anyone have any to share?
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Help me choose a bike
A few months ago I started riding my bike as a form of cross-training for a half marathon. I've discovered I love to ride and would like to pursue it further. Problem is, my bike is a 10-year old piece of garbage from Costco which weighs a ton. I need a new bike but am totally uneducated and a bit overwhelmed with all the…
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Half Marathon - continuous or 10/1?
Training for my 5th half marathon, my first after a hip injury. In the past I have always run the entire race continuously. After my injury and at the advice of my physio, I've worked my way up to 10 and 1's instead of continuous running. I'm finding I actually prefer 10 and 1's and am considering running this way on race…
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Funny Gym Stories
I'm bored out of my mind at work and could use a few laughs. I would love to hear some funny/ awkward gym stories. Topic prompted by my funny encounter today: after my workout I was in the change room getting ready for a shower. As I stood in front of the lockers, buck naked from the waist down, taking off my shirt,…
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Need answers to my dumb questions please :)
Please be patient - I'm new, and have some silly questions: 1. What's more important - meeting my calorie goal daily or weekly? For example, if I'm over on my calories on any given day, can I make it up another day as long as I'm under my weekly goal? With both of these situations produce the same result? 2. Is there…
