[glowingwillow]

Bruce,

Thanks for replying.

Due to my broken back I can't exercise much. I have an elliptical machine because it's nicer to my joints, but just a 20 minutes workout means a day and a half recoup. If my back is overworked or my vertebrae slips my legs aren't as responsive and I can't walk well. So exercise is an iffy issue, though I'm trying.

When I wake I still feel half asleep, just hungry. And I try to ignore it because I am so tired and don't want to get up. But if I get up and eat something I quickly get back to sleep and sleep more soundly for a few more hours.

I know that egg ash can be used for scarring, is it beneficial for stretch marks? And Cucumber and daikon radish juice help when the skin becomes too yang. Does the skin need to be balanced as one loses weight to help it to tighten as the body shrinks?

These may be silly questions. Sorry about that.

Thanks

GW