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Originally Posted by David M
All,
Speaking of eating and living better...
I wanted to mention something from a conversation I had with my local hematologist a while back related to personal energy and stamina -- perhaps some of you will find this helpful. I was concerned about my energy level (I had no energy) and stamina (I tire out very quickly), and I asked her if she had any recommendations for things I could to to try and maximize my stamina and energy.
She suggested two things: (1) Reducing sugars, etc., by adopting a Mediterranean Diet plan; (2) Drinking 2 oz. of Pomegranate juice daily (she mentioned some studies done of men battling prostate cancer, I think, and this had proven to be a positive benefit... maybe someone can Google it?).
Well, to be honest, at this point I haven't exactly adopted the Mediterranean Diet plan (although I have been reading up on it some, and it looks good to me), but my new eating habits due to my recent diabetes diagnosis have pushed me in that general direction. However, I have been faithfully drinking the 2 oz. of pomegranate juice daily.
Overall, I have felt a little better in the energy department. Stamina improvement? Not so much. But I'm still working on that one. I need to do a better job of incorporating regular exercise (at least walking) into my daily regimen -- exercise is a key ingredient I've not taken as seriously as I should.
Since my recent diabetes diagnosis, I have tried to adopt a better eating / living strategy... basically being mindful of my intake via reading labels and counting carbs -- and exercise. I guess I've been somewhat successful, but I still have a lot to learn. Cutting back drastically on sugar intake -- which is a personal goal I had considered for many years -- is something only now (under diabetes threat) have I taken real steps to do.
Anyway, a little food for thought... maybe these ramblings will help someone, or maybe some of you have suggestions as well.
Blessing to all,
David M
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So glad you're doing well.
So you're AA is still moderate? That's fantastic.
Very little posting on this forum anymore. But it's full of valuable information.
There's a new treatment out for refractory AA. It involves Treg-cell infusions in an outpatient setting with few serious side effects. Although not a cure, it can get severe AA patients off of transfusions and back to a normal for a few years or so.
Please take good care.