Wow Roberta!! Thanks for such an insightful (sp?) answer. I respect it particularly because it comes from a healer. Along with conventional therapies, I'm also working with a master herbalist/healer, and this is what she recommended for my particular situation. It's working for me, and I'm very happy with the results so far. However, I know that I cannot continue eating like this forever and am looking forward to the future when I start incorporating other foods into my diet. Right now, I'm somewhat *toxic* and need the vegan diet, at least for the time being. Please write whenever you can. You're an amazing fount of information! Irene ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com