I'm neither a doctor nor one of the many types of also-not-doctors who nevertheless dispense health information professionally, but how do YOU feel about stopping? Is there another plan that your advisor could recommend that wouldn't compromise other treatments? Are there other professionals whose advice you trust who could give you a second opinion?
Forgive me if I sound a little baffled; I just don't think I've yet heard of anyone in a health-related profession actually tell a client to stop trying to achieve a normal weight as long as it was being done safely. There must have been extenuating circumstances, but...even so, it may be wise to consult someone else, perhaps someone with a different approach such as a conventional medical doctor, just to gain greater perspective on your options.
I wish you good luck and good health regardless of your ultimate decision.
Last edited by Nola Celeste; 01-01-2011 at 03:25 AM.
My weight has been up and down over the years...I lose it, but then I get back to my old eating habits and it creeps up on me. It seems to have happened even faster this time. I find I am moody and unbearable to live with (ask my husband) when I gain the weight back. I think losing this weight will help my anger issues, solving two problems at once for me. YAY!!
Happy New Year!!
Life is an interesting journey - we put our trust in the "professionals" even when it is not what we believe or trust. Lack of confidence and those little guys that talk in our heads want to tell us we aren't good enough or we can't do it. I have people tell me all of the time that they can't do IP because they can't give up their fruit or their cheese or whatever. I am here to tell you that you are capable of doing anything that you want. This support team that you automatically get while on IP can help you get there. Don't give up on something that you are wanting for yourself. You are worth more than that. Maybe with a reduction in weight some of the issues you are trying to correct with the homeopath will disappear. My health is extremely improved since my wieght lose. Good luck to you - do what you know you need to do to improve your life. Only you know what that is.
Last edited by rosemary2612; 01-01-2011 at 12:31 PM.
Life is an interesting journey - we put our trust in the "professionals" even when it is not what we believe or trust. Lack of confidence and those little guys that talk in our heads want to tell us we aren't good enough or we can't do it. I have people tell me all of the time that they can't do IP because they can't give up their fruit or their cheese or whatever. I am here to tell you that you are capable of doing anything that you want. This support team that you automatically get while on IP can help you get there. Don't give up on something that you are wanting for yourself. You are worth more than that. Maybe with a reduction in weight some of the issues you are trying to correct with the homeopath will disappear. My health is extremely improved since my wieght lose. Good luck to you - do what you know you need to do to improve your life. Only you know what that is.
Does anyone know how I can change the title of this thread? It sounds a tad dramatic
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I hope sharing the information, asking a few questions and reading the responses has helped you sort out what YOU want to do.
Last edited by I'm svelting!; 01-01-2011 at 01:06 PM.
Hi Pookee, I do remember you and wish you and your little ones all the best.
I imagine I was the first to read your post last night since I'm at the tag end of the US/Canadian time zones. It truly disturbed me but I didn't know how to put it it into words. That old dilemna of an either/or proposition: either you do heilkunst or you do IP, and never the twain shall meet. But that simply doesn't make sense, to me at least.
If heilkunst advocates that "Patients may continue using any doctor-prescribed drugs without interfering with the Heilkunst treatment. By the same token, Heilkunst treatment itself doesn’t interfere with any other treatment that patients may choose to undergo, [my italics] although with Heilkunst treatment many other treatments may become unnecessary, depending on the particular case and the patient’s preference."
I don't know what underlying problem/s you are treating, nevertheless I'm trying to put myself in your shoes. Unless your doctor's remedy further reduces your nutrient, mineral, vitamin, and amino acids absorption (let's say through extreme cleansing), and doesn't replace them, then I can see her concern. But the source of the concern shouldn't be the IP program where you will probably be eating healthier than any time in your life after nursing -- if you follow the program carefully and take ALL the supplements.
I'm not a cheerleader for IP nor do I mean to denigrate your doctor. It's just that what you posted signals a serious logical disconnect (to me). My first concern would be my overall health, the well-being of my two little children, and the permanent model you are setting for their future health. However you achieve that, I wish you luck.
doctor told me to stop IP diet
