posted August 26, 2004 01:18 PM         

You sound bouncy as always, the provisions must have worked
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum7/HTML/003485.html

posted August 26, 2004 01:20 PM         

I was thinking about you only yesterday. I was concerned and wondering how you were doing.

Great news about Jay. Post his picture so we can all see what a cutie he is. I bet you won't have nearly as much time on your hands, however please don't totally leave us.

Gia

posted August 26, 2004 02:40 PM         

Gia, I'll work on that photo!

I'm doing really great!
I got an incredible raise and a big bonus from my boss that I didn't ask for.
I had a wonderful compliment from Jay, he said, "Mom, you're not like other moms." I asked why and he said, "You're fun, all the other moms I know are boring."
Plus, I made him wet himself laughing in the supermarket. He wanted all this Pillsbury Dough Boy crap. I went off on a tyrade about how he was a killer of small children and something about why his eyes were blue, drugs, preservatives and pornography. Poke his belly a little lower and... now you know why he flings his arms in glee and jumps up and down. Of course all in kid language. He really is a funny kid. We have the same taste in humor. (far side is a fav.)
Take care for now
Bouce! No Gia, I won't let that go!

posted August 26, 2004 03:44 PM         

The Pilsbury Dough Boy OMG that cracks me up for no sane reason.. it just always has. Fond memories from college humour *watery eyes*

Oh sorry they're late;

and

posted August 26, 2004 03:58 PM         

ADHD Diet advice and nutrition facts

• Ideally seek the help of a nutrition consultant who has experience of ADHD.
  
  
• Have a test for food sensitivities and a hair mineral analysis for heavy metal toxicity. A nutrition consultant will be able to arrange these tests.
  
  
• An elimination diet, again with the help of an experienced nutrition consultant or nutritionally aware physician can be helpful in identifying allergens, but take care that the child is receiving adequate nutrition.
  
  
• Meanwhile, remove all refined sugars from the diet, including refined carbohydrates like white flour and white rice, all artificial chemicals such as BHA and BHT, colourings, flavourings, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, vegetable gums, anti-caking agents such as calcium silicate, bleaching agents, and so on.
  
  
• Unfortunately, many hyperactive children are also sensitive to naturally occurring salicylates and phenolic compounds, which include quite a few fruits
  

It goes on to talk about 'Salicylates'

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Many foods naturally contain salicylates, which is similar to aspirin. Salicylate-like compounds are used to flavour foods such as cake mixes, puddings, ice cream, chewing gum and soft drinks. Therefore stay away from any refined foods to be on the safe side. Most fruit, especially berries, raisins and prunes and other dried fruits contain salicylates. Liquorice and peppermint sweets are also high in salicylates, and nuts and seeds contain some. Certain herbs are particularly high in salicylates, including curry powder, paprika, thyme, dill, oregano and turmeric.

Safe foods as far salicylates are concerned include vegetables, legumes, grains, meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy produce. However, there may be some other food intolerances amongs these for individuals.

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Possible food intolerances in order of likelihood:

1. Red dye - because you have packets of it, surely?? (I know as it coloured food )

2. yellow dye

3. blue dye

4. preservatives

5. cow’s milk

6. soya

7. chocolate

8. grape

9. orange

10. peanuts

11. wheat

12. corn

13. tomato

14. egg

15. cane sugar

16. pple

17. fish

18. oats

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Poor nutrition and heavy metal toxicity also often go hand in hand – consider a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement.

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Pure natural omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 with vitamins D & E is recommended and something called Banana Vitaforte powder;

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a blend of vitamins and minerals in a base of natural freeze-dried banana. Free from chemical additives or preservatives, milk products or sugars.

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On this link there's some advice on diet too; http://www.angel-images.com/diet.htm

It may be stuff you know already but I hope this helps too

posted August 27, 2004 08:44 PM         

It's like the mini-me of the Doughnut Man in Ghostbusters! love 'im Oh it's too much - the PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY knitting pattern!! http://members.aol.com/SAG55/pboy.html