The KInd Life Community Forum
Use this space to share stories, exchange ideas, ask questions, and contribute to our growing community!
Trying something new...
Started
by Jen Snedaker
on February 1, 2011
I feel run down alot and decided to try and lighten up. Is going just meatless ok? Do I need to take it even farther to get benefits? I have been on some medication for a bit and really want to stop taking it.I figure there's got to be a better way then to medicate for mild depression. Any advice would be great.
Dairy has some very negative health aspects. Try reading The China Study for more information. From a health perspective, giving up dairy may have more of an impact than meat, but you could try giving up meat for a month and see how you feel. It may be beneficial for you, you never know until you try it.
And know that if you make a big change in your diet, you will experience detox symptoms that may may you feel worse before you get better. For myself, I found that a slow transistion to a healthier, veg diet was more sustainable in the long run, and I didn't experience as many detox symptoms. It's true, health-wise, that dairy could be even worse than meat, you amy want to consider cutting that out first. Or maybe start by eating vegan a few days a week, and gradually expanding it to everyday. Our bodies are all different. It's up to you to experiment and find out what works best for yours.
I suggest jumping right into something like the superhero plan. You will feel so much better so quickly it will have been worth the effort.
Use caution when adjusting medications.
4 Comments