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.
>
> Certainly a nutrionist, allergy doctor or something like that might
> have more interest.
>
I have had more wasabi and Thai chile peppers than were good for me on more
than one occasion, with no lasting bad results.

I would also propose a clinical toxocologist!

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