gtr wrote:

> In article <2%luf.16268$yW1.2406@trnddc05>, Joe
> > wrote:
>
>
>>>Horseradish is toxic in large amounts. Like ... more than a
>>>pound. A teaspoon, no. Note that there's a root called wasabi,
>>>which is milder than American horseradish. The 'wasabi powder'
>>>you see in the asian stores is just dried horseradish root (even
>>>though it claims to be wasabi).
>>>
>>>For an asthmatic or someone with other respiratory problems, I can
>>>see that it might cause a problem.
>>
>>My thoughts exactly and I have a "meeting" with a doctor this week to
>>discuss the use of that type of "hot" food soon afterwards.
>
>
> What kind of doctor? I'm curious to know what kind of information he
> won't give you. I've never had a doctor discuss anything substantive
> with me regarding diet or nutrution or vitamins. Just the stock quotes
> you'd expect from a doctor who doesn't know or care about any of that.

Really? Find another doctor. I discussed diet with my PGP related to
my high cholesterol. He offered information and suggestions of dietary
changes.

> Certainly a nutrionist, allergy doctor or something like that might
> have more interest.

A real doctor should have interest in your care. You should probably seek
another doctor if this is the case.

>>You couldn't pay me enough to do a Habernero shot... That's as close to
>>suicide as you can probably egt without actually making it a success.
>
> Many a pain leads to no lasting damage. You may WANT to die, but no
> such luck.

I enjoy the burn of a good pepper, haberneros are best takes in small
amounts until adjusted to the strength. I am older now, and though I
still enjoy the burn going in, the burn going out I do not.

--
Dan