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03/06/2021

After eating a not-so-healthy menu and partaking in a little wine and brewery tasting for an anniversary weekend getaway, recovering from surgery became a nightmare. I was paying the price of my transgressions. I must get back on track. I turn to the pages of my bible for pain-fighting advice, Dr. Neal Barnard and his book “Foods that Fight Pain”. I decided to re-read every page and heed every piece of advice.
Within the pages of this magnificent authority of “all things plants”, Dr. Barnard talks about magnesium. Magnesium has become an essential supplement in the arsenal of treating pain in my field at work. We give it intravenously to augment the effects of multimodal coverage of pain during surgery. A recent article just published in May of 2021, covers 81 random clinical trials in reference to the effects of Magnesium. They record the effects of magnesium benefiting pain associated with acute and chronic pain; migraines, fibromyalgia, and renal colic. Most importantly magnesium helps decrease the consumption of analgesic such as opioids, thus contributing to the fight against opioid addiction.
The dosage recommended orally is the same as the FDA recommends; 400 mg per day for men and 300 for women. I will be beginning a regimen of Magnesium Malate post-surgery, believed to be better absorbed than other forms. But most importantly is incorporating foods in your diet high in magnesium. Enjoy this smoothie made from Swiss Chard contributing 152 mg of magnesium.

03/06/2021

I’m still exploring food sources and supplements that help with pain for my own personal treatment post-surgery. I know once I begin physical therapy and come out of this cast, keeping my pain under control will be essential. As I was exploring the topic, I found that in 1990 several studies were conducted administering Vitamin B6 for pain. They found promising results with a reduction in lower back pain. Most of these studies were done in Germany. After further research I discovered a recent study in 2018 in Indonesia, using Vit B6 to treat peripheral neuropathy, a common ailment in diabetes. Why do we not see more studies like this done in the US? Because we pay pharmaceutical companies the big bucks. Right?
How does Vitamin B6 work? It works by increasing the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and GABA. (1) (5) Believe it or not, Vitamin B6 has been used for years to help with carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic pain. Scientists found a significant reduction in back pain and lower extremity fracture pain when combined use of B6 and non-steroidal like Aleve. (2) (4) Again the original study was done in Germany.
How much is enough? It is important to take the right dosage. Too much can be toxic. A recommended dose of B6 is 50 – 150 mg per day. “Daily doses of 200 mg or higher should be avoided. This could be associated with nerve damage”, according to Dr. Neal Bernard.(5) Food sources rich in B6 are Avocados, banana, broccoli, brussel sprouts, chickpeas, beans, potatoes, and spinach. (5)
When purchasing vitamins quality is important if using for treatment. I recently purchased vitamin B6 from a company called Pure Formulas, specializing in quality professional grade supplements. As with all regiments and supplements, always consult your physician before beginning any new supplement. All references can be found at https://www.hopeforpain.org/another-food-source-proven-to-fight-pain/

03/06/2021

Daisy Surprises. After not seeing the west and east views of our home for 4 weeks, I was pleasantly surprised by these lovelies. I swear I never planted these; five feet tall and bountiful! I made my husband look them up with his plant app, in fear that they were weeds, but to my delight they are called the Eastern Daisy Fleabane. Not weeds, but beautiful little surprises to fill my day. “The garden is the most beautiful masterpiece.”Claude Monet

09/10/2019

New post to www.hopeforpain.org. I love love guest writers. It excites me that people care and want to submit their ideas and tips. Cheryl Conklin, our guest writer, comes from Central Wellness. See her other stuff at www.centralwellness.info. , ,

03/10/2019

Making marinara with last bunch of tomatoes of the season. Never knew this season could last til October. 95 degrees today today in Richmond with heat index of 112 degrees. Making the best of this craziness with tomato madness. ,

01/10/2019

Our first celery today. It was hiding under the tomatoes. We do have some crazy chipmunks that missed these goodies in the bottom of the garden floor where they like to hide now and munch on my cabbages.

26/09/2019

H4P chronic pain diet: helping you live a plant based lifestyle. This is a great pic posted by forks over knives today. I just had to share it. The flax seed substitute works beautifully. , ,

23/09/2019

H4P chronic pain diet: buckwheat pancakes! This whole grain goodness was my tribute to the last day of summer. Notice the peach preserves from North Carolina and local honey. Get creative. Out with the fat laden unhealthy butter and fructose full syrup. In with creativity and enjoying every tasty morsel. ,

21/09/2019

Saturday morning harvest. Invite God into your garden and be surprised at his daily blessings.

18/09/2019

H4P diet: buy fruits in season to get the most nutrients. This lovely orange took my eye in the grocery store. It’s so pretty. And from Peru. I love Peru. I was just there in June. Surely if I buy this orange I will feel like I’m in Peru again, in the beautiful Andes Mountain. Nope. It tasted like nothing. Soft bitter nothingness. Oh well.... buy in season and buy local when you can. Don’t be fooled buy their outside beauty. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. , , @ Orange

16/09/2019

H4P diet: The most important fruits to buy organic are strawberries and blackberries. It’s almost impossible to wash these guys to remove pesticides. This pic was from my garden many years ago. The squirrels learned about the strawberry patch and now I need to figure out a different place to grow them. Strawberries are my youngest daughters all time favorite fruit. We learned when she was little that eating non organic strawberries can contribute to ADHD. We learned this the hard way after many tutor sessions and repeating 1st grade. This was one of the first steps we took 11 years ago to changing our eating patterns to heal our bodies. She ate strawberries everyday. After several months of eating organic things started changing for the better. She is now a 4.0 GpA student starting her senior year, applying to become an educator herself. Proud momma! https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/berries-associated-with-adhd-5541450.html%3famp. , , , @ At My Garden

13/09/2019

H4P diet: eating organic fruit is a given. Everyone knows that eating organic is better for you, right? But what about dried fruit? Make sure you eat dried fruit that is unsulfured. Sulfur Dioxide is added to dry fruit as a preservative and some people can be sensitive to these. Remember, the goal of this diet is to eliminate toxins we put in our bodies. And replace them with harmonious foods to fight disease. When you buy dried fruit just check out the package. They will post proudly that they are sulfite free. https://www.harmonyhousefoods.com/blog-sulfur-dioxide-FAQ, , , @ Richmond, Virginia

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