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By: Chertres

Chertres — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:18:15 +0000

I have been a vegetarian for 10 years. I have recently had extreme health problems, the doctors have thought up exteme diagnos’ and some that are easy fixes. The problem is nothing works to fix me. I have chronic stomach aches, anal/vaginal fissures, constant uti’s, periods are horrible. Out of all things, I was praying the other day in complete dissarray. God spoke to me in an odd way and said eat meat. So, I listened and today is the second day I am doing so. Do you think this can have an opposite effect on my body and just make all of my symptoms worse? Or do you think I’m looking at an improvement. I have tried every diet, lifestyle change and test, I feel pain and every test states I’m PERFECT. Any advise would be appreciated.
THANK YOU. Chertres Lamarche.

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By: S. Lee

S. Lee — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:44:24 +0000

The vegetarians faces many problems regarding the there health as compare to the non vegetarians because there are little lees nutrients are present in the vegetables as comaire to the non vegetarian food.

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By: al l

al l — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:48:59 +0000

There are no specific disorders or health problems associated with being a vegan or vegetarian. Obviously we have a slight risk of the same health problems as meat eaters but with reduced risk. People will try to tell you that we don't get enough B12 or Iron or protien but this is entirely false so long as you eat righ. Even meat eaters can suffer from these dificiencies. By the way don't pay attention to Nice Guy. He poses as a doctor and gives people misinformed information about vegetarians and vegans because he has nothing better to do at work.
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By: = ^_^ =

= ^_^ = — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:46:59 +0000

Anemia and b12 defiency would be the only things. But most young women are anemic anyway, regardless of diet. B12 is easy to take a supplement for and your body can store it for years and years. I'd take either one over increased risk of cancer, heart diesease, stroke, intestinal disorders, and the rest of the laundry list of health problems people suffer from eating a typical western diet.
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By: Prodigy556

Prodigy556 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:44:59 +0000

Not eating the correct nutrients is going to cause the same health problems weather you eat meat or are vegetarian. Getting the proper nutrients is all about variety, and that is for any diet. If your a vegetarian and you don’t eat any whole grains/beans/etc, and just eat three or four different vegetables and potato chips then your diet is lacking. The same goes for if you eat meat and you don’t eat many fruits/veggies and eat mainly meat for ever meal.

Getting the right Nutrients:

The one thing to remember is that you needs to replace the nutrients you are no longer getting from meat with other food. Major concerns for most people are protein, iron and b12(although they shouldn’t be since they are easy to get).

Protein
The average person only needs about 50 grams of protein per day. Protein is in everything, just look at the side of boxes. In todays world it is very hard to be protein deficient if you are eating a wide variety.

High protein foods include:
soy milk, tofu, nuts(Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)), seeds, legumes(Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas), grains(Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice), vegetables(Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini), fruits(Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry)

Iron
Like vitamin B-12, iron is a crucial component of red blood cells. Dried beans and peas, lentils, enriched cereals, whole-grain products, dark, leafy green vegetables, and dried fruit are good sources of iron. To help your body absorb non-animal sources of iron, eat foods rich in vitamin C — such as strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, cabbage and broccoli — at the same time you consume iron-containing foods.

B12
Vitamin B-12. Your body needs vitamin B-12 to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia. This vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products, including milk, eggs and cheese. Vegans can get vitamin B-12 from some enriched cereals, fortified soy products.
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By: nice guy

nice guy — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:42:59 +0000

Unlike vegetarians, health issues as a result of ones diet are prevalent amongst vegans. It has to do with the fact that vegans are so restrictive about what they eat that it makes it very difficult to obtain the optimal amount of nutrition on the vegan diet. Some of the major vegan health issues include premature hair loss, impotence/ED, impaired brain function, abnormally low hormone levels (particularly testosterone) calcium deficiency’s, and a host of other health maladies to numerous to mention in this post.

If you are considering becoming a Veggie, good for you. But I would recommend that you become a vegetarian and not a vegan if you want optimal health. A diversified healthy vegetarian diet can do wonders for your health.
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By: alternativesouls

alternativesouls — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:40:59 +0000

there is scientfic research that those on a plant based diet usually live 15 years longer.

A vegetarian diet can be both healthy & unhealthy depending what you eat. Just cos its labeled as veggie dosent mean its good for you.

however many illnesses are helped by going veggie as the body is pretty good at healing itself if given the right foods
the more raw fruit n veg the better

Animal hormones are meant for animals and unfortunately farmed animals are given extra hormones to grow bigger plus there meat contains pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, chemicals and more.

Its important to look at what you eat no matter who you are.
I do find new veggies make the mistake of upping their dairy intake when they cut out the meat. Dairy is one of the worst foods for causing allergies and health problems.

To get all of your vits & minerals its best to juice fruit in the AM & veg PM
get a good supplement like "essential source" from Dr Joe Esposito
always eat raw food with your meal & include a little hemp oil in your diet every day for your omega 3 & 6
for Vit B12 – yeast is good or better still try nutritional yeast flakes sprinkled on your salads, in soups or pizza

there are over 18 cultures on this planet who live on a 100% planet based diet, they get less than 0.5% of the cancers we do and live on average over 100 years

all our needs can be got from fruit & veg – thats how the animals get them
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By: P V

P V — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:38:59 +0000

Vitamins D and B12, as well as protein and iron if he doesn't eat dark green veggies.
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By: art psycho

art psycho — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:36:59 +0000

It can make you neurotic and cause you to reply to simple questions with page long dissertations that have little to do with the requested information.
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By: Scocasso !

Scocasso ! — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:34:59 +0000

In general, none.
Vegan/vegetarian does not = healthy
Just as meat eater does not = healthy

Simple.
I’ve known people who’ve been vegans from birth and they are very healthy — they don’t even get colds. I know lots of life long vegans from India, as that is common there, and they don’t have any problems — it’s so common there that no one asks such questions. Vegetarianism is more common in India than meat eating. Are they popping vitamin pills etc. Vegan or vegetarian = no. It’s a tradition relating to Buddhism with is very old — so they figured this out long long ago. Only in America where there is very little history and very little common knowledge do people have to ask such questions. Same goes for Iran, China, Israel, and all those other vegetarian cultures.
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By: ograynoldaz

ograynoldaz — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:32:59 +0000

Grinding teeth (lack or iron) muscle loss and under weight
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By: Kaitlin R

Kaitlin R — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:30:59 +0000

they could easily die cuz they don't get enough protein
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By: nnmcfarland

nnmcfarland — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:28:59 +0000

nothing.The only problem people have is when they have no idea what they’re doing about their vegan/vegitarian diet.Im a vegan and have no health problems beacuse i replace the protein some people get from meat from beans,peanut butter,and soy milk.So if you know what ur doing there should be no problems what so ever.
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By: zara ahmed

zara ahmed — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:26:59 +0000

Vegetarianism is practiced by individuals for health reasons or by some groups for religious reasons. Vegetarians are people who have decided to give up eating some or all meat, or fleshy, foods. A vegan is a person who abstains from eating all types of animal products and is the strictest kind of vegetarian. Some vegetarians will eat items such as fish and eggs, and others will eat some types of dairy products such as milk or cheese.
It has been shown that vegetarians tend to suffer less from diseases such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diet-related diabetes. In order to be as disease free as possible vegetarians incorporate a wide range of foods into their diet. By doing this they are getting all the essential nutrients they need to live. Vegetarians that aren’t careful to include a wide range of foods or supplements can suffer from deficiencies in zinc, calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B-12, and protein.
Zinc is a very important element needed for healthy skin and a healthy immune system. Zinc helps us to resist infection. If the amount of zinc is low in the body it can sometimes be very hard to raise through diet alone and supplements may be required. Zinc can be obtained from beans, nuts, seeds, green vegetables, and whole grain cereals.
Calcium, of course, is needed to keep our bones strong but it is also needed for good nerve and muscle function. Calcium also helps our blood to clot properly. Without enough calcium in our bodies we can suffer from Osteoporosis or nerve and muscle damage. Calcium can be obtained from dark leafy vegetables such as collard greens, turnip greens, kale, okra, mustard greens, or broccoli. Fortified products such as calcium fortified orange juice or calcium supplements can also provide our daily intake of calcium.
Just as important as calcium itself is Vitamin D which essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. The best source of Vitamin D is sunlight but it can also be obtained from fish oils such as cod liver oil. Milk, cheese, and butter are also a great source of Vitamin D. For the vegetarian that doesn’t eat any meat product fortified foods or supplements can be used.
Iron deficiency anemia is common in children and younger women. Iron can be obtained by eating foods such as spinach, collard greens, lentils, dried beans, broccoli, and bok choy. It has been shown that eating iron rich foods in combination with Vitamin C rich foods will increase the absorption of iron into the body.
Vitamin B-12 is needed for blood formation and cell division within the body. Plant foods do not provide Vitamin B-12 which can be a problem for vegetarians. A deficiency in this vitamin can cause severe and irreversible nerve damage. Vitamin B-12 can be obtained from supplements or fortified foods such as soy milk and breakfast cereals.
Protein is needed for the body to grow and repair itself. Protein can be obtained from a number of sources in a vegetarian diet. Nuts, seeds, legumes, grains, and soy products all contain protein.
If you feel that your vegetarian diet is not meeting all of these needs you should consult your doctor or a registered dietitian for assistance.
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By: xxxbatmanxxx

xxxbatmanxxx — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:24:59 +0000

stank butt syndrome
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By: gg

gg — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:22:59 +0000

Anemia. I was a veggie for 2 years, and had a lot of deficiencies. I started eating meat again, and life got back to normal.
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By: Karla

Karla — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:20:11 +0000

What are the common health problems that vegans/vegetarians suffer???
I know that a vegetarian/vegan is healthy just like any other person would be and we all are exposed to diseases no matter what we eat.. but if a person becomes a vegan/vegetarian and does not get the right nutrients what are the possible disorders/diseases he is going to get…like anemia, vitamin b12 deficiency . thanks