I know it’s been a while since I last posted something. It’s been a whirlwind few months. M quit his job, and took a month off before starting the next gig, so we spent it traveling and prepping the house for the upcoming major remodel. Then the remodel (and M’s new job) began (and is…
Wow – how long has it been?! Too long! So, it seems life gets in the way of posting blogs every now and then. I won’t go into too much detail, but I just haven’t had the time/energy/motivation to come up with new recipes and posts. I’ve been relying on my “go-to” meals – the…
Have y’all seen this? It’s pretty interesting. Essentially, fasting for 2-4 days seems to kill off old, lame immune cells and spurs regeneration of new, healthy immune cells. This stem cell-based regeneration has been shown to be helpful in chemo patients (increased tolerance and recovery) as well as auto-immune disorders (including MS). Of course, speak…
Another breakthrough in MS research – this time, using neural stem cells in mice. Within 2 weeks of mice getting this injection, they were walking and running around (where prior they couldn’t stand long enough to eat and had to be had-fed). Six months later, the mice have shown no relapses. Very promising! Though a…
I know my posts have been very scarce lately – and I have a good reason! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of crazy. Our realtor in the Bay Area found a house she thought we’d love, so we took a last minute flight down to check it out. We did, in fact,…
Ah, the made up day to top them all… 🙂 Instead of writing some random stuff, I shall point you to my favorite blogger, The Bloggess, and her Valentine’s Day post. Which is spot on. Do something for yourself. Because you’re awesome, and not because it’s some made-up holiday. I’m going to spend some time…
An article a friend forwarded to me, interesting take on a possible cause/cure for MS. Opening blocked blood vessels. Looks to be a safe procedure, too! I hope more is done to validate this, and hoping it helps a lot of folks out there. Article link –> BBC: MS “Blood Blockage Theory” Tested Update: Looks…
You may have noticed a new name and url for this site… Since I have no idea what dietary changes will be coming in the future, I figure gfvegaquarian is a bit limited as a name. Who knows- maybe I’ll someday add in eggs, or remove fish, or something, and then the name wouldn’t work……
Here’s what it’s like to live with an invisible disability. An article I found today where the author describes living with IBD. It’s a raw, honest look into how life can be when you look/act “normal” most of the time, but you have an incurable disease, which is apparently considered a disability. The author shares…
An interesting blog post I read on the Overcoming MS website. It’s so true! Few doctors are willing to accept/admit that dietary and lifestyle changes make living with MS better. I never understood why they would ignore so much evidence, but reading this tells that most all doctors in the US do not go through…
Sleep Boosts Brain Repair – interesting article that researches how the brain works while you sleep, boosting repair and growth, including myelin. So get your zz’s!!
I made some gluten free, no knead bread! (replace egg with flax egg) I made some dairy-free vegan meltable monterey jack cheese! (from the Artisan Vegan Cheese book) Stick ’em together? Toast it up in a pan? You get a grilled cheese! And it even looks legit. BOOM.
Something new I discovered with my latest CSA share! I thought it was another kind of squash, but upon closer inspection and a detailed lineup of the packing list, I figured out these bad boys are “lemon cucumbers.” They look like lemons (ish) but taste like cukes! They are a bit on the seedful side,…
I follow a blog called “Cranky Fitness” – the author is pretty humorous and honest about the trials and tribulations of working out regularly. Today she posted about training your brain – maintaining a positive attitude and such. This hit home, as it’s what I need to be doing, and what the MBSR class is…
Wahoo! I LOVE these little babies. They are not that widely seen – I’ve only found them in a couple stores around here (Metropolitan Market and Whole Foods). But they are amazing. I love eating them fresh – right off the stems. They have this tart and slightly sweet flavor… Mmm! I look forward to…
Plantiful Eats 