I might as well start a blog on Glandular Fever since I'm becoming quite the expert. Just kidding!
After my research on the internet last weekend I decided to visit my naturopath Richard Best from The House of Natural Health to get some advise on detox diets. Apparently, when the body fights the virus it produces lots of toxins and that's what's making me tired all the time. When I started loosing heaps of hair (I hope Alberto will still love me bold) about a week ago, I got really worried. Richard explained that the hair loss is also caused by the toxins in my body but didn't think my idea of a detox diet was a good one right now. Other toxins, locked up in the body, could be broken down and released back into the blood stream, which would cause more harm than good in my situation.
He confirmed that my liver wasn't coping very well and he gave me an acupuncture treatment and herbal tea to strengthen the liver and my immune system.
Richard smiled when he saw my sulking face after being told that I shouldn't drink any alcohol, not even a glass of red wine with dinner, until the Glandular Fever is gone. "Any other time I recommend red wine because it is blood building and good for you but right now it's just an additional thing the liver would have to deal with", he explained. Not the advice I wanted to hear but I will comply since I want to get better.
He wanted to see me again last Thursday. More needles and this time he had advice I liked. He strongly recommended for me to get on my bike as often as energy levels allow. The abrupt break after high training loads isn't doing my heart any good. So I got the all clear to ride. Better even: I am asked to ride.
Last Sunday: Thirty easy kilometres with John
Tuesday night: gym
Thursday night: I had planned to get on the rollers but ended up being too tired after the acupuncture treatment.
Today: Another thirty easy kilometres with John
Tomorrow: I don’t know, yet, but I will get on my bike. That is certain!
John leading the way
Nudgee Beach is not much of a beach, especially not at high tide
17 comments:
Two words. Milk Thistle.
-B
Well Groover, that's a welcome bit of news that you can get back on your bike when you feel you have the energy. Nothing like a bit of good health news to lift one's spirits.
I'll do the garden blog, having just spent several hours doing chores in the yard.
Cheers
BoaB
pedaling back to fitness :) just take it easy though...
That's the smile we all know and love!! Take it easy, it has been a long haul, but you are getting better!
From my short week of fatigue I can feel your frustration...
Excellent news, and the smile says it all. I bet it feels great to be back out there. I'm very happy for you :)
How awesome that you are being TOLD to get on your bike a bit.
Chin up. You'll get past this eventually.
Stick with what your obviously good at 'Cycling' and 'cycling blog'
TS Elliott did the cat thing quite well, as did Lancelot 'Capability' Brown for gardening.
Wellcome back to the road Groover
Prescribed to get back on the bike again. It doesn't get much better than that. Congratulations.
groover, you look soooo freaking tiny. you gotta keep up your weight missy!
my acupunturist says NO exercise after a treatment. only light walking. and no really HOT or really COLD foods. acupunture is the bomb, isn't it? i love the way i feel after it's over. i have an appt on monday i am psyched.
b is right. milk thistle, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (since it's an herb, it should be pulsed). two other things i'd recommend that helps is SamE 400mg (taken with a b-vitamin) and l-arganine (500mg) a day. will boost immunity.
xxoo-
judi
Good news that you can get on the bike. At least it will take your mind of the other issues. I truly hope you can get past this all very soon.
Groover,
Your naturopath’s lack of knowledge concerning hair loss is surprising. Your hair loss is obviously due to HDS (Helmet Deficiency Syndrome.)
Fortunately, addressing HDS is simple. So, if riding is restricted perhaps you need to wear your helmet around the house, I the car, out shopping and at the office. :)Keep smiling.
See you on th road
Colin
Bluenoser - ... and I thought you are calling me name LOL (thanks for passing on my email address to Bikesgonewild)
BoaB - Nothing wrong with gardening. I started enjoying it heaps...
Kate - Time to make plans I think - training plans...
Lily - Three months of it now and I'm told that there is still a bit more to come but I'm ok with it now. It takes as long as it takes.
Melanie - Thanks. It feels great for sure.
Lisa - Yes, I'm just following my health practitioner's instructions ... :-)
Philip - Are you trying to say that my Cat and the Flap Fable wasn't any good? LOL
Mike J - It's good hey? Now I need to get him to sign me unfit for office duties and prescribe daily rides...
Judi - Lost some weight but I'm eating. No struggles with weight loss at the moment but I'm certainly not Ms Muscles like you are. Impressive pic of you back on your blog.
Chris - It should be too much longer now anymore, maybe another month or two.
Colin - I'll forgive him since he is not Dr Fuentes.
It's a wise doctor that recommends you getting out on the bike but I guess that evens out the alcohol purgatory :-(
Well some people do have a point about the cycling thing in that you do have a lot of followers that enjoy your cycling adventures....I loved the pic of the cat....classic!!!!
I have never been to an acupuncturist and so learning all the time, reading your blog....so that is interesting.....
I enjoy reading about someone who shares similar issues as me in racing against guys and the trials and tribulations of that.....
Interesting!!
...oh ya sure...now you'll have to put up w/ seeing my opinionated rapscallion-esness (can ya tell i made that one up ???) on yer site too...
...but, hey...i'll see what i can do about getting you hooked up at this end...
...& talk to yer naturopath before mixing in any new herbals, especially if he's got you on a regime...
hope you get better soon! sounds crazy :P
take good care of yourself, my pretty! (I ditto melanie!)
xo.meli
that looks not so competitive now, but I know, the season still begins. I am already in preparation for a 12h-Race in may and a 24h-race in july.
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