Dan Logcher > wrote:
> gtr wrote:
> > 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.

Likewise. My Diabetician and PCP not only gives me info and suggestions, he
draws pictures and explains exactly how drugs, etc. work; goes over the
details of lab tests, CAT scans, ultrasounds, et al.
>
> > Certainly a nutritonist, 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.
>
And that's the truth! Dissatisfied with my assembly line GP, I asked my
Cardiologist who his was. He steered me to the right guy!

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