So I went to the doctor yesterday. I am not a fan of doctors because I feel like their solution to everything is giving you a pill. Now I’m not a big pill taker. Not much that I hate but pills are one of the things I hate. Especially if they are not capsules or coated. Those white chalky ones end up coming right back up. Lol. I do believe that pills can help on a short term basis. I don’t believe in taking pills long term. There are just too many side effects that can cause something else to go wrong. Then they are giving you another pill for that issue. Never ending cycle.
I had some labs done at my last visit and we went over them yesterday. Things are definitely out of order in my body. TSH for my thyroid about 10 times the normal range. Hemoglobin level at 8.71, normal range 12-16, indicative of anemia due to low iron. Vitamin D deficiency as well. So now the girl who hates pills has no choice but to take them. I am constantly tired, no matter how much sleep I get. And I don’t want to feel this way anymore. Though I am in agreement with taking these pills, I will not allow it to be a long term solution.
For some conditions, I believe changing your eating habits can be just as effective as pills. With that being said, I have changed my diet to plant based foods. Which pretty much means no foods that come from an animal or any part of an animal, including seafood. The last, no seafood, I don’t know if I am going to make it. Lol. Not for the rest of my life. As I have mention before, I have multiple sclerosis, MS for short. Reading about this condition and also speaking with others, I have learned a plant based diet may be beneficial for my health and to help fight the progression of MS. I don’t know but versus taking a pill everyday for the rest of my life with no guarantees and numerous side effects, I can definitely give this diet a try. So far its different but not as challenging as I thought it would be. I think my biggest struggle is my sweet tooth. Cookies, Reese’s peanut butter cups, an occasional donut or brownie. Smh. My neighbor did suggest Oreos, the one thing I can eat that I don’t really like. I’ll wait until I’m desperate. Lol.
For me at this time in my life, I find myself doing things I don’t want to do. Doctors, pills, no seafood. I also find myself realizing that I cannot go on practicing unhealthy habits and expect a good quality of life. What habits have you realized is affecting your quality of life? What do you plan on doing about it? If nothing, just curious why? I realize we all have to get to a point where enough is enough. This may not be your time. Hell it has taken me getting ready to turn 40 to finally get there.
Also, for anyone already living on a plant based diet, what are some of your favorite foods or recipes? I need help.
Comments or emails always welcomed. Email is elsims27@yahoo.com.