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Old 05-19-2003, 07:42 AM
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Daniel, you are on the right track but need to make more adjustments in your diet as you correctly surmised. Cooked
small fish is a good idea on occassion. Miso soup with seaweed, carrot and onion is the best way to utilize soy and is more yang than other soy forms.

Whole grains daily help to increase the release of brain serrotonin and strengthen nerves. You can add a teaspoon of St. Johnswort dried herb to your kukicha tea and use more root vegetables and hard leaved greens. Less fruit is correct and less liquid in general will help you to focus more. Avoid fats of all kinds (animal and vegetable) but a little fertile egg can be tolerated on occassion as well. Refined flour products you should stay away from.

More physical exercise, like tai chi or walking in the mountains is a good way to increase endurance. Meditation OK but not necessary now. Tai chi is more like yang form of moving meditation. It might take a while for drugs to be discharge from your body. Good luck.

In peace, Roy
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