My grandpa was just diagnosed with this disease and is having a hard time...so any help is appreciated.  I need to know specifically what foods he can eat without feeling pain or sickness.  Thanks!
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People with diverticulitis should eat food that are high in fiber. Fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, peaches, carrots, broccoli, and asparagus are great. Whole grain items like brown rice and bran flakes are safe to eat as well. Those foods are good because it will make the stool easier to pass therefore lessening the chances of infection. \n  \nHave your grandfather stay away of anything that has a lot of seeds or is seed like such as popcorn, pumpkin, strawberries, poppyseeds, corn, and so on. Those types of foods can cause infection and/or inflammation.\n  \nFor a more in-deph look at the diet here is the link of some very useful information for your grandfather.\n\nhttp://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Diverticulitis_Diet\n\nHope everything works out!
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My poor grandfather had prostate cancer, which is supposedly one of the slowest-growing cancers there is.  He was in the hospital for something unrelated, and out of nowhere started getting sicker.  He lost his appetite, and over the course of a couple of days, started having difficulty walking and talking.  \n\nMy grandmother questioned the same thing that you did, so she questioned one of the nurses as to whether his cancer had metastasized.  The nurse more or less brushed her off and said, "No, prostate cancer wouldn't grow that fast."\n\nWell, to make a long story short, he kept getting worse and worse, until finally his lungs and kidneys shut down.  As it turned out, he had developed a secondary, fast-growing cancer that had metastasied all over his body within a matter of weeks.\n\nBy the time this was discovered, he was far too sick for any form of traditional treatment, and we unfortunately lost him very quickly after that.\n\nI certainly hope that this isn't the case with your friend... some of what she's experiencing could be the side effects of the chemotherapy.  Although I've never heard anyone "talking funny" from chemo, I'm certainly not an expert on the subject. \n\nI just wanted to share my story with you, because it still makes us sick that my grandma questioned his prognosis and was told that it couldn't have spread.  I guess we'll always wonder if he could have been helped had they acted sooner.\n\nI certainly don't have any advice for you on how to approach your friend... it's very hard to question others' judgment when it comes to the way they're treating their cancer, especially when you're not the one paying the bills.  I unfortunately know this far too well from experience... I guess all you can do is sit down with her husband by himself and discuss your fears.  It's hard, though, because you don't want to place any undue worry on him.\n\nI don't know how close of a relationship you have with this couple, but if you don't want to worry them directly, is it possible to pull one of her oncologists aside and talk it over with them?  I don't know if she's in the hospital or not, but that might be a good way to go about it.  If you feel like there's nothing you can do without overstepping your bounds, I guess all you can do is hope that the doctors notice what you have... but that's not always the case, either.\n\nSorry if I wasn't more help... at any rate, I wish you the best.  If you're at all religious or spiritual, maybe a prayer for guidance is in order.  If you're not... just listen to your heart, I guess.  :)
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He needs to make sure he eats well, such as the Zone by Dr. Berry Sears, this plan balances insulin levels with food. He also needs to be getting a full 8 hours of restful sleep each night. And some good whole food nutrition would greatly help him. My father-in-law has very bad diabetes, but when I found this sleep system, meal plan, nutritionals, and some other items, his life has really changed. If you would like more info. just email me.
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Small amounts are the key to start. If you eat a small amount, you suffer a small amount, if you eat a large amount you suffer a large amount.\n\nAlso be aware of processed foods and condiments. Ranch dressing has a TON of stuff in it, including MSG. Eliminating sauces and dressings from foods may have a bigger result than you realize. Be extra careful with restaurant food! They are notorious for using sauces and marinades with all kinds of ingredients you wouldn't expect! You might do fine with barbecue ribs untill you go to a place that adds "liquid smoke" for example.\n\nThere is also a question of how your stomach breaks down these foods. Having been on a restricted diet you may have lost some of the basic healthy bacteria and enzymes that help us digest food. Go to your local health food store and ask about digestive enzymes. This isn't something you necessarily need to take forever, just to jump start your digestion until it regains functionality. If you have always had this problem there is always the chance that you are incapable of making certain enzymes.\n\nI would be interested to know if this is stomach pain, intestinal pain, or some other, and what kinds of foods work for you. It would certainly help narrow down exactly what might be causing your difficulty.\n\nGood Luck!
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It is not wheat and dairy that you have to careful of. You should avoid or cut down on the consumption of spicy food, fried food, chocolates and coffee for a while. I tried it and they disappeared. Try it!!
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I would say go to your doctor but since you dont want to hear that all the advice i can give to you is: Stick to a healthy diet, leave out your last evening meal of the day and drink a pint of water instead.  Dont nibble when your hungry thats a very bad move. If you are really that hungry again drink water instead.  Also take a walk every day about 10 minutes after each meal if you can. It doesnt have to be a swift walk, but dont drag your feet.  A gentle walk for about 30minutes.  This will burn off any calories gained from each meal.  No matter how healthy you are eating each food still contains a certain amount of calories.\n\nOn advice for your pain.......I do alot of Aromatherapy.  Im NOT a proper qualified Trained Aromatherapist but have taught myself and Ive helped lots of my friends and family with alsorts of problems and still do.\nIf you can go to a health shop get yourself the following oils, they arent exspensive i promise.\nCARRIER OIL to blend with your chosen oils.\n1) ROMAN CHAMOMILE treats Muscular aches n pains n \n    inflammed joints.\n\n2)LAVENDER (This you do not need a carrier oil as its \n    safe to use neat on the skin).  Treats headaches, \n    migraine, muscular aches n a nerve sedative.\n\n3) PATCHOULI Stomache aches.\n\n4) ROSEMARY Muscular aches n pains, backache, fluid \n    retention, rheumatism n poor circulation.\n\n5) EUCALYPTUS Aches n pains including bachache.\n\nJust mix your chosen oil with a bottle of carrier oil and massage into the area twice daily.  Best time is just before bed.  Keep this up till either your pains decrease or are no more.  YOU SHOULD NOT GET AN ALLERGIC REACTION to any of the above oils but incase you have sentive skin either use just a few drops of chosen oil into 5 tablespoons of carrier oil for each massage or consult your GP first.  \n\nI could go on and list more oils suitable for you but these i know are easy to obtain.\n\nGood luck and hope ive been of some help
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i think that must be a common side affect. i had it to.it will get better after awhile. i stayed on bland foods for 2wks. when i first came home.jello,sugarfree puddings.popsickles are good to. go on reg food slowly.good luck.
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Ahh Oil of Oregano!  My grandpa is an Oil of Oregano freak.  He takes it everyday.  He hasn't had a cold for like 8 years.  Apparently it boosts your immune system quite a bit.  My cousin had an infection and he went to the ER, they asked him if he was on any antibiotics and he said no but he had been taking Oil of Oregano.  They said there was a build-up antibodies in his systems because of the Oil.  They also said if it was there he probably would have died.  Its good stuff!
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in·vo·lu·tion (nv-lshn) A progressive decline or degeneration of normal physiological functioning occurring as a result of the aging process. Also called catagenesis.\nThis is an illness that he has no control over and can be a very difficult thing for you as his wife to deal with. Can I make a suggestion, take him to a Homeopath, they deal very well with such things as Meloncholy and they will treat him not just for the condition but all of him.\nie: his likes, dislikes, sleep pattern, fobias, eating pattern, times of the day and night when he feels worse etc. I have studied 2 years of Homeopathy and have seen miricles  with this wonderful natural medicine (even over night when the right remedy is given). I cannot express how much I believe Homeopathic medicine will help him. If you like, email me and I will give you some great examples of what I have seen Homeopathy cure...its amazing. Good luck hunni and stay strong, he is lucky to have you!. Big Hugs.
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Go here my dear. I think you'll find the information you're searching for. I know you aren't a kid and this is a kid's site but it's pretty informative. Even for me, I'm 28! \n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/body/digest_noSW.html\n\ntry this too...\nhttp://www.dmturner.org/Teacher/Library/4thText/FoodPart2.html\n\none more... can't you see I want to help you!!! ha ha!\nhttp://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0016.html\n\nGood luck and goodnight!
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well im not sure of youre situation, is this care for an elderly relative or maybe a younger relative with mental retardation. i have cared for my grandfather before his passing for 2 years, he was in a nursing home and hated it. i also worked as a handicapped aide many years ago. and i was a cook in a mental institution. as far as if this is a relative. a family member is the best. i know it may be hard to find a close family member to do the job but it will most likely be done with the most compassion and caring. it got to the point where i took a job from 11pm til 7am so i could put my grandfather to bed before i went to work and get him up and dressed when i got home. he was very ill. he had a stroke and 2 heart attacks within a year. he died of a brain anurism in 1997. i came home from work one morning and he was lying on the floor. he wasnt dead. he had just accidentally rolled out of bed and had no way of getting back up. i quit my job that day so i could stay with him constantly except for trips to the store or whatever else was needed. i did that for 2 years without a dime of pay. dont trust anyone too much. i dont know what type of environment the loved one is in. family comes first but watch youre valuables and personal property. im just going to have to work with the limited information you wrote. as far as overcooking, just freeze complete meals in plastic tupperware trays. i used to do that alot. my grandfather loved meals like thanksgiving dinner. every few months i would go buy a #20 turkey and make mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, etc, you get the idea. go to walmart and buy a bunch of the plastic tupperware type trays with lids.im talking about the round ones with the seperate compartments.like the picnic plates. you can give youre loved one great meals for about $2. cooking in quantity is great and saves alot of money. they freeze nicely for months. take them out of the freezer and just put in the fridge the day before and they heat up great in the microwave. and the taste is still great. i dont want to bother you much on the cooking thing but that is something you can easily control. i have been a cook in everything from fast food to high dollar restaurants. buying in bulk pays off. you wanted an answer to youre question and im going to give you my best advice. it might take some work on your part or family and friends part. take one day a month with youre friends and go over to the loved ones house and cook. make way too much. and put all that food into the trays i was talking about. youre relative will still know it was from you, and youre heart, cooking comes from the heart. and the fools that are working wont be wasting anymore food. and you can keep track of how many meals you have made. as far as the one who couldnt ever sit still. do you drug test the candidates. edginess like that suggests crack or meth use. the one who cleans alot might be ok. and talking to visitors is also great. but not talking to the client wont work. i noticed you called them a client, you didnt say my father. or elderly aunt. i wish you would have given more information so i could better understand youre situation. as far as questions, my first would be what is youre experience? any delay in there response would be a goodbye to them. another thing i dont know is the environment. they have to be totally trustworthy. and i would test that during the interview. let me give an example. lets say i was married and i needed a live in caregiver for my mother in our house. i would conduct the interview at a time when my wife and my self both had some time. i would start the interview and have my wife walk in a few minutes later. with her purse and alot of cash in it. out in the open. i would have it arranged to fake an argument and to throw her purse on the table in front of the intended employee. have the cash loose so it doesnt look like it has been counted. and leave the room and walk into a bedroom with a closed door for a few
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I have had diabetes for 13 years now. As myself and my parents became more aware of diabetes, we discovered that the best type of recipes to go for are ones in which have enough carbohydrate to keep my blood sugar stable, but doesn't have a lot of fat in. \n\nI suggest things like, pasta dishes. Beef or Pork Stews. Lasagne. Noodles. I'm afraid I don't know any recipes off hand, but if you have a look online for healthy eating recipes rather than so called, 'Diabetic' recipes, you will be able to find some good hints and suggestions. Try to steer away from foods with a lot of salt content and try not to add any salt to your diet.\n\nAs far as desserts go, I would suggest things with low sugar and fat content. Again, health eating recipes are good. \n\nGood luck and bon apetite!
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Sorry, but it sounds like he has allergic reactions to these two food groups.  Only treatment is avoidance.  Given his severe symptoms, he should be motivated to do so!
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You should  join the Peptizyde and HN-Zyme Prime Yahoo group\nfor addressing Autism. \nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/enzymesandautism/.\n\n"Significant improvements were seen in eye contact, language, humor, foods tolerated, digestion, stools/bowels, Significant decreases were seen in aggression, hyperness, anxiety, self-stimming, self-injurious behavior, pain, and headaches among others."\nhttp://owen.curezone.com/healing/autismenzymes.html\n\nAlso eliminate dairy including pizza and milk from his diet. Limit wheat or gluten based foods.
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OK, go to a different doc! A few years ago, I suddenlt lost ton of weight (70 lbs in 3 months) had constant migraines, vomiting, nausea, diareah and was fainting also. Every time I stood up, everything would get dark & dizzy. Finally after 5 docs, and about 40 visits to the ER (plus a ton of medical bills) I finally found a doc that helped me. I told her all my labs, scans, ect. were normal. She tested me for Celiac Spru, a test hardly anyone does (and a disease I have mentioned to other DOCTORS who had never heard of it!!!!) They check your blood for an antibody to gluten. Gluten is in almost everything, flour, cereal, salad dressing, broth... Anyway Celiac is NOT a food allgery, it is actually an auto-immune DISEASE that has no cure. Check out Celiac.org and read up on it. I had so many symptoms I thought I was dying of cancer. PLEASE get checked for this!! After a year of living Gluten-free, I am a whole new person, finally healthy again, no headaches, fainting, nausea, weight loss. This was a disease I have carried all my life, but it did not manifest untill I was 28, after the birth of my 3rd child. Also, if you test positive, have your kids checked, sisnce is is a GENETIC disease. Good Luck! If you do test positive, feel free to eamail me at cteretto@yahoo. It is a complete life change, and I have tons of resources. Best of luck to you, and I hope you feel better!!
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Hello. First of all let me say that I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather.Right now the positive thing is that you used the phrase MAY have cancer.There could be many things that have similiar symptoms that cancer has.I am now in a EMT class and I was very shocked when I learned about different conditions mocking one another in their symptoms.Now...lets just say that the tests come back positive.There are wonderful treatments available today for cancer patients.Your Grandfather is also fairly young....60 is not that old!!His body should be strong enough to undergo treatment and help fight the cancer...IF he has cancer.Now...I will say this and it is a very direct statement. IF he has a condition that involves his liver....he will have a long road ahead of him. But that does not mean that he cant beat this.I will keep your Grandfather as well as you and your family in my thoughts.I hope my thoughts have helped ease a little of your concern.I am by no means an expert,but I read your concerns and felt that I should respond.
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Over three years ago my partner was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (a kind of leukemia of the lymphatic system) after unknown fevers lasting ten years.  She was given a poor prognosis.\n\nWe included Apricot kernels (and other nitriloside sources) as part of a natural approach to controlling this ‘medically incurable’ disease.  We took a three fold approach, reducing stress on the immune system, removed environmental toxic agents and maintaining a diet containing all ninety+ essential nutrients.\n\nWe included a source of B17.  This B17 nitriloside substance is found in many foods other than apricot seeds.  Most of these foods are uncommon in western diets.\n\nThree years on my partner has not objective evidence of the disease.\n\nI also consumed apricot seeds and increased my essential nutrients.  I had keretotic lesions drop off the backs of my hands and no new ones have returned.  Before this I was having these keretosis removed on a a regular basis.\n\nFoods containing Nitriolside B17…\n\nFruits                                Range*\nblackberry, domesticlow\nblackberry, wild                high\nboysenberry                med.\nchoke cherry                high\nwild crabapple                high\nmarket cranberry                low\nSwedish (lignon) cranberryhigh\ncurrant                                med.\nelderberry                med. to high\ngooseberry                med.\nhuckleberry                med.\nloganberry                med.\nmulberry                                med.\nquince                                med.\nraspberry                                med.\n \nSeeds                                Range*\napple seeds                high\napricot seed                high\nbuckwheat                med.\ncherry seed                high\nflax                                med.\nmillet                                med.\nnectarine seed                high\npeach seed                high\npear seeds                high\nplum seed                high\nprune seed                high\nsquash seeds                med.\n \nBeans                                Range*\nblack                                low\nblack-eyed peas                low\nfava                                high\ngarbanzo                                low to med.\ngreen pea                low\nkidney                                low to med.\nlentils                                med.\nlima, U.S.                                low\nlima, Burma                med.\nmung                                med. to high\nshell                                low\n \nNuts (all raw)                Range*\nbitter almond                high\ncashew                                low\nmacadamia                med. to high\n \nSprouts                                Range*\nalfalfa                                med.\nbamboo                                high\nfava                                med.\ngarbanzo                                med.\nmung                                med.\n \nLeaves                                Range*\nalfalfa                                high\nbeet tops                                low\neucalyptus                high\nspinach                                low\nwater cress                low\n \nTubers                                Range*\ncassava                                high\nsweetpotato                low\nyams                                low\n \nRange*       1000 mg ( milligrams ) = 1 gram \nHigh — above 500 mg nitriloside per 100 grams of food. \nMedium — above 100 mg nitriloside per 100 grams of food. \nLow — below 100 mg nitriloside \n\nNatural sources of Nitriloside contain co-factors that can be more effective than the isolated form.\n\nI hope this helps to answer you question...