Thursday, November 5, 2015

Headachey from sugar withdrawal

So I have decided, for the millionth time, to eat clean which of course means giving up sugar. I have to get a handle on this sugar addiction. Yesterday, I had a dull achey head. I felt sure that I had a brain tumor, or sinus infection. Then the light bulb went on. I remember many years ago when I stopped drinking caffeinated coffee and had a headache, like you wouldn't believe. I'm guesing that the pain in my head is a withdrawal symptom from giving up sugar. I'm handling the pain with acetiminophen. My blood pressure has been wacky too, probably from the pain in my head. I downloaded an ebook with some clean recipes. Fine and dandy except that the recipes are loaded with carbs and cholesterol. It is so difficult to balance proper calcium intake, carbs and cholesterol, foods that help with blood pressure. Such a puzzle. My husband is on board too, wants to get his BMI down. To help with my blood pressure, I am going to power walk, breathe deeply for 5 minutes twice a day, eat potassium rich food (sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kidney beans, potatoes), watch sodium intake, drink hibiscus tea, relax with music, and drink soy. Wish us luck!

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