Progress Report ID-8386 by northerner

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• Maggie Smith, 45 years old female, weighing 84 kg / 184.8 lbs, 66 in /167.64 cm tall, From Canada's North, Canada CA

• Doing 30 days of Juice Fasting. Starting September 3, 2011

• Reasons for Fasting:
  This is my second attempt at a 30 day juice fast. The last time I lasted 10 days. This time I'm determined to go the distance. I have chronic adult onset asthma, and I want it gone. I also have insulin resistance. In addition I have some sort of adrenal problem, severe anxiety, and weird adreneline rushes. My Naturalpathic doctor told me the other day NOT to do this fast. I'm am not a good listener when I'm determined to do something. I'm modifying this fast by adding two scoops of Vega protein powder a day. I also add a little bit of oil - about a teaspoon of cod liver oil a day.

• Past Fasting Experience:
  I've done 5 previous 5 day fasts, and several 3 day ones. My last in the spring was 10 days

• Present Diet:
  Not bad, but too much wine. Quit the diet coke habit 6 months ago and will never drink it again. I've been trying to stay Paleo, but struggled a bit with carb cravings.

• Supplements:
  Protein powder, includes minerals and vitamins. Vega brand. Amino acid blend. Vitamin C, bentonite clay

• Relevant Medical History:
  Anxiety, hypothyroid, compromised adrenal function, asthma

• Present Medication or Drug Usage:
  Just dessicated thyroid - 180 mg

• State of Mind:
  Worried

• Questions:
  Protein powder - bad idea? I thought it would help to support my adrenals and keep my naturalpath happy because this would not be a *true* juice fast