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gajackson1

After a visit to the doctor this last week and a diagnosis of fibrocystic breast syndrome (very early phases still; please don't worry/panic if you know her), the doctor suggested a list of things we could do to help out. One of those things is to avoid hormone-stimulated beef, pork, chicken . . .

Those of you who know us here also realize that we have been happily living a modified Atkins lifestyle for the past few years. And said lifestyle hinges upon said meat consumption (pretty much; we do get in a lot of poultry, dairy & lamb).

Besides the halal lamb vendors in Itaewon, does anyone here in/around Seoul know of a source for hormone-free meats? Cost isn't really an issue at all; I just want to see her happy & healthy.

In the meantime, we are switching C to more of a South Beach diet, but it is just not the same.

Regards,

Glen

ps ~ I have frequently been involved in the health/diet threads here; if you are a vegeterian/vegan with an agenda, PLEASE no flames - this is a specific issue/question, & we are looking for sincere responses. Thanx in advance for your courtesy. Smile

cheeky monkey · Joined: 18 Aug 2004

it's so funny that you should ask... just today my coworker, completely unprompted, gave me the website for an all-organic market that delivers:

http://www.orga.co.kr/orga_eng/index.asp

the selection is limited, and it's not cheap, but it's hormone-free and it'll come right to your front door Razz

good luck--my thoughts are with you for a clean bill of health.

gajackson1 · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:24 pm Post subject:

from one monkey to another - deepest thanx. Wink

I'll check it out after Yuhan-Kimberly today.

If you are ever around, first banana daiquiri is on us!

G (& C, in absentia)

peppermint · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:04 pm Post subject:

Good luck on the hunt for organic stuff, and the well bing trend should make it easier to find. I think the milk is pretty heavily lade with hormones too, so watch out for that, and be well.

VanIslander · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:49 pm Post subject:

Hormone-free meat?

Bosintang.

gajackson1 · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 6:39 am Post subject:

pm ~ we actually got some good advice from a host of people in our outside lives - we have a fair number of Korean doctor friends here, who have all been pretty helpful. Thanx for the 'well-wishes.' Wink

VI ~ ermmm, thanks for the crack at what I was trying to avoid (although, considering our dog is named 'Gae-go-gee,' I guess I can't complain overmuch). My religious convictions aside, it just wouldn't be a good idea in any case: 'properly' prepared boshintang requires beating the animal a lot before the actual butchering, with a twofold purpose: 1, to tenderize the meat, and (more importantly) 2, to cause a massive release of testosterone, 'infusing' the meat with it's purported medicinal value.

Testosterone, being a hormone, is what we are trying to avoid.

Regards,

Glen

yemanja · Joined: 29 Sep 2004

In case your doctor didn't mention it, a good way to deal with fibrocystic breast syndrome is also to lay off the coffee. It really works.