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Posted by Mark H. on March 27, 2000, at 20:46:29
My depression was getting so bad in late January, despite adequate medication, that I undertook something similar to the so-called Zone Diet in hopes that by concentrating on protein intake and eliminating foods I know I have sensitivities to (especially wheat and more mildly dairy), I might also improve my cognitive processes and mood. Two friends/coworkers with similar builds and metabolisms (and age) swear by the diet and say it gives them all sorts of energy and mental clarity. I should also add that my internist wanted a test that required me not to eat red meats or raw vegetables for several days, which played a factor in my food selection.
So, for a couple of weeks, I had an Ensure High Protein Vanilla Supreme for breakfast (to buffer my stomach from Effexor) and water-packed white albacore (glorified tuna) for lunch, in addition to some non-wheat grains, vegetables, and whatever else was available.
Have you ever smelled someone who eats too much meat? I can't otherwise describe the smell. It's disgusting! All through February and most of this month, my body has reeked, even though I re-broadened my diet, eliminated the tuna (which seemed way too concentrated), and cut back on the Ensure.
When I eliminated the Ensure, the smell started going away. When I started it again (logic kept insisting, "it can't be that!"), I started to smell bad again. Is it the type of protein (soy)? Are my kidneys failing? Does it have something to do with the handfuls of antidepressants and adjunctives that I take every day? It's quite disturbing.
This is not a mild thing. Even though I shower every morning, my closet stinks, our bed stinks -- even the living room smells bad if I've spent the evening on the sofa. I feel like the old guy in the fairy tale with limburger cheese in his beard, thinking the whole world smells bad.
If it's just an Ensure thing, I'll go back to eating oatmeal instead. But I'm concerned about what the heck it means. Any kidney/protein experts out there? Anyone who's experienced what I'm talking about?
Jeez, this may qualify for the most disgusting posting of the month award.
By the way, at kathy's suggestion, I have ordered "The Diet Cure" from Amazon, which should arrive next week. I'm hoping to get information on food and moods there, from an author who understands food sensitivities. However, it's not likely to answer my smelling-bad question.
Posted by bigbertha on March 28, 2000, at 3:22:45
In reply to Smelling Bad -- Protein, Kidneys, ADs, What??, posted by Mark H. on March 27, 2000, at 20:46:29
> Have you ever smelled someone who eats too much meat? I can't otherwise describe the smell.
It's disgusting!Hi Mark and yes it's true!
My husband and I have a good Chinese friend, who, even
after being in this country for 20 years, has
trouble with the smell of most Americans. She is
so hysterical describing closed meetings at her
first job here when the stereotypical diet was
beef and potatoes. It was all she could do to keep
from hurling (and this at IBM).
bb
Posted by DC on March 30, 2000, at 1:05:12
In reply to Smelling Bad -- Protein, Kidneys, ADs, What??, posted by Mark H. on March 27, 2000, at 20:46:29
I know you are serious, Mark. But this post really made me laugh. I thank you for that. :)
Posted by Mark H. on March 30, 2000, at 14:00:37
In reply to Re: Smelling Bad -- Protein, Kidneys, ADs, What??, posted by DC on March 30, 2000, at 1:05:12
Hey, DC, I'm glad to provide a chuckle.
I saw my new internist on Tuesday, and he reassured me that my liver and kidney functions were normal, my blood work looked good, and that I'm not dying from leukemia or diabetes or anything else. This is good.
As for smelling bad, he said some politely amusing things about what they put in Ensure and suggested I just stop drinking the darn stuff.
Now if I can just get the horrid smell out of my bedsheets and closet I think I'll be OK.
This thread is dead.
Posted by medlib on March 30, 2000, at 23:08:47
In reply to Re: Internist Sez Enzymes, posted by Mark H. on March 30, 2000, at 14:00:37
Mark H-
Try Febreze for the smelly shrouds and wrappings. Believe it or not, the stuff really works! Best wishes-
medlib
> Hey, DC, I'm glad to provide a chuckle.
>
> I saw my new internist on Tuesday, and he reassured me that my liver and kidney functions were normal, my blood work looked good, and that I'm not dying from leukemia or diabetes or anything else. This is good.
>
> As for smelling bad, he said some politely amusing things about what they put in Ensure and suggested I just stop drinking the darn stuff.
>
> Now if I can just get the horrid smell out of my bedsheets and closet I think I'll be OK.
>
> This thread is dead.
Posted by Borborygmus on April 1, 2000, at 2:58:18
In reply to Re: Smelly dead threads?, posted by medlib on March 30, 2000, at 23:08:47
> Try Febreze for the smelly shrouds and wrappings. Believe it or not, the stuff really works!
Febreze? What's that?
A geriatric fart?
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