what are you allergic to.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dina Dror [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 10:54 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: A really big straw
>
> Hi,
>
> I am an adult in  my late 30's who is improving, not getting worse.  A few
> years ago, I was having a horrible time with pain in my ankles which made
> it
> difficult for me to walk and etc. I, too, have felt that "wooden feeling
> in
> my body'" The doctor told me to lose weight and to get a walker because I
> was
> going to need it ASAP.  I, instead went to a nutritionist who told me that
> I
> had severe food allergies.  The pain was GONE within a few weeks. I find
> that
> when I eat too much of certain foods that I am allergic to, I won't feel
> as
> good, be much more tired and then I might get the joint pains for a few
> minutes.
>
> I am extremely active these days.  I always was, but I go horseback riding
> 3
> days a week, go to a chiropractor on a regular basis, do Rolfing from time
> to
> time, am doing neurobiofeedback, NACD and etc.  When I was attending
> school,
> I was doing all of the above as well, and tutoring on top of it all, so I
> don't have the problems most of you are having.
>
> I have heard that people are having problems with their joints and
> mobility
> anywhere from the ages of 30 and up.  I could have been at the starting
> point
> of all of this a few years ago, but like I said, I am IMPROVING these
> days.
> I no longer feel so stiff in the mornings, have a lot more energy and etc.
> My
> balance has gotten so much better, my shoes are now lasting me an average
> of
> six months.  My range of motion and flexibility has increased tremendously
> because of the riding.  I am standing taller and walking so much better
> than
> I used to.  My Rolfer was amazed at how much more balanced I am when she
> saw
> me a couple of weeks ago.
>
> Just passing this along so that you can see that it doesn't have to be a
> downward spiral and that you can help your body in so many ways to
> improve.
>
> Dina