My bubble burst

Too funny! My bubble burst today with an explosion. It came in the form of a computer virus that got into our system and on our servers. A self-propagating virus. Turns every machine into a spammer, then corrupts all the executables on the machine. Then the virus scanner sees the corrupted executables and deletes them. Then our software doesn't run. Then the world ends!

On top of all that, the virus scanners can't stop the virus because it's constantly re-inventing itself. Nice.The death penalty is too good for the person that came up with this one.

I somehow managed a 5 a.m. workout (after being up until midnight last night) before heading to work for an emergency tiger team meeting. I didn't wash my hair - first time ever after a workout, and I got tons of compliments on my how nice my hair looked today. Ewwww! If they only knew.

The rest of the day was a blur and tomorrow will be more of the same. So tired!

Oh yeah, and a presentation on Friday to the directors about my trip last week. Fun times.

Images of Tooth Decay Healing due to an Improved Diet

This one's for the skeptics out there. As I mentioned in my previous post, Drs. Edward and May Mellanby and Dr. Weston Price reported that under the right circumstances, tooth decay can be reversed by proper nutrition. Here are images taken from the book Nutrition and Disease, by Dr. Mellanby, showing the re-calcification of decayed human teeth due to the growth of tertiary dentin (formerly known as secondary dentin). These are sections (slices) of teeth that have been treated with a chemical that darkens decayed areas. They represent four different teeth at different stages of decay reversal. Click on the image for a larger view:


Here's the text that accompanies the figure:

The hardening of carious areas that takes place in the teeth of children fed on diets of high calcifying value indicates the arrest of the active process and may result in “healing” of the infected area. As might be surmised, this phenomenon is accompanied by a laying down of a thick barrier of well-formed secondary denture. Illustrations of this healing process can be seen in Figs. 21 (b), (c) and (d). Summing up these results it will be clear that the clinical deductions made on the basis of the animal experiments have been justified, and that it is now known how to diminish the spread of caries and even to stop the active carious process in many affected teeth.

The following reference contains a summary of Dr. May Mellanby's experiments on healing tooth decay in children using diet: Mellanby, M. et al. British Medical Journal. Issue 1, page 507. 1932. The diet they used was typically a combination of some source of vitamin D (cod liver oil or irradiated ergosterol), plus liberal full-fat dairy, meats, eggs, vegetables, potatoes and grains low in phytic acid such as white bread. The most effective version of his diet, however, did not include grains.

In the book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, Dr. Price provides X-rays showing the re-calcification of a mouth full of cavities using a similar diet.

Images of Tooth Decay Healing due to an Improved Diet

This one's for the skeptics out there. As I mentioned in my previous post, Drs. Edward and May Mellanby and Dr. Weston Price reported that under the right circumstances, tooth decay can be reversed by proper nutrition. Here are images taken from the book Nutrition and Disease, by Dr. Mellanby, showing the re-calcification of decayed human teeth due to the growth of tertiary dentin (formerly known as secondary dentin). These are sections (slices) of teeth that have been treated with a chemical that darkens decayed areas. They represent four different teeth at different stages of decay reversal. Click on the image for a larger view:


Here's the text that accompanies the figure:

The hardening of carious areas that takes place in the teeth of children fed on diets of high calcifying value indicates the arrest of the active process and may result in “healing” of the infected area. As might be surmised, this phenomenon is accompanied by a laying down of a thick barrier of well-formed secondary denture. Illustrations of this healing process can be seen in Figs. 21 (b), (c) and (d). Summing up these results it will be clear that the clinical deductions made on the basis of the animal experiments have been justified, and that it is now known how to diminish the spread of caries and even to stop the active carious process in many affected teeth.

The following reference contains a summary of Dr. May Mellanby's experiments on healing tooth decay in children using diet: Mellanby, M. et al. British Medical Journal. Issue 1, page 507. 1932. The diet they used was typically a combination of some source of vitamin D (cod liver oil or irradiated ergosterol), plus liberal full-fat dairy, meats, eggs, vegetables, potatoes and grains low in phytic acid such as white bread. The most effective version of his diet, however, did not include grains.

In the book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, Dr. Price provides X-rays showing the re-calcification of a mouth full of cavities using a similar diet.

Ask Kaye: Nutrition Values

From Cincygal in The Neighborhood:1. What percentages of calories eaten per day should be protein? carbs? fat?My Answer:Here is the BEST CASE I look for (percentage-wise) when I prepare a recipe for myself or for future publication with the LivingAfterWLS/Kaye Bailey endorsement:60% protein (30g protein/serving on main meals)15% fat (more mono-unsaturated fat than saturated fat if possible)25%

Safety First: My Personal Plea to YOU

Bad drive home. I was the first witness on scene to a terrible motorcycle accident tonight. Biker Neighbors: Please PLEASE PLEASE wear your helmets. And All Neighbors: Please PLEASE PLEASE hug your loved ones tonight and tell them what they mean to you.Life is fragile: don't waste a minute.You can follow my updates on Facebook. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for all. Please be safe.

Recipe: Roasted Fish Catalan

Are you looking for something new and exciting to do with your fish? Try this easy and tasty recipe that just tops the calorie count at 205 calories per serving while delivering 25 grams of heart-healthy protein. Great recipe for Day 4 of the 5 Day Pouch Test. And don't forget, you can always get great ideas in the Neighborhood Community Kitchen.Roasted Fish CatalanIngredients:2 teaspoons olive

Nothing is broken today

It's a very rare day in my life when I feel like all is well with me. When life feels good, and I'm just happy to be alive. Today is one of those days when all feels right in my world...my marriage and my job are in good places. I'm in control of my diet and exercise. I feel like smiling, for no apparent reason.

I'm back on my exercise routine after my crazy trip last week. I've had two good workouts the last two mornings. I even got hit on by a 20-something year old yesterday at the gym (I'm sure he needed glasses). He tried to race me on the elliptical and burn more calories than me. He lost. He talked to me afterwards, something that never happens to me at the gym. Then he asked me out. Seriously. I'm 53, he was maybe 26. I laughed, told him I was old enough to be his mama and that I was married. I told him I was flattered, but no thanks. It was weird, but in a good way.

My marriage has never been better. My husband has been exceptionally attentive and loving, more so recently than he has been in years. Amazingly, I'm not a bad wife after all. I guess I just needed some TLC.

My job, although incredibly busy and stressful these days, is fun and challenging. For the first time in a long time, I feel like a valuable employee and that I'm doing a good job.

I haven't been night eating or binging or even really giving food much thought. I feel in control of my eating and in control of my life. Interesting how those two things seem to go hand and hand.

For the first time in many months, I don't feel broken. I actually feel happy. I almost didn't post anything today, because who wants to hear about a happy person that isn't struggling with some sort of challenge in her life. I realize when I don't have anything negative or bad to say about my life, I usually don't say anything at all.

Funny thing, you'll probably never read a post like this again from me. Because usually by the time I finish writing something like this, the bubble bursts and my real life comes crashing down on my head. At least it's nice while it lasts.