Holistic approach to treating depression: Update

[spokewench]

I think it is more either all the syrup, fake sugar, in soda, not the carbonation.

[michelem]

In addition to Spokewench's assumptions (sugar/syrup in reg. sodas and fake sweeteners in diet sodas - bad, bad, bad!!!), I would add my own assumption of the phosphorous and caffeine - both of which leach calcium from the bones and contribute to bone loss (at least, that's what my nutritionist told me!).

Fill us in, Limewave!

[Eden]

I'm betting michelem has got it with the calcuim leaching properties of soda - pro cyclists even men can start having problems with osteoporosis, so avoiding something that will make it more likely is imperative.

[KnottedYet]

but, but, I *love* caffeine and phosphoric acid!! They are my friends!

(especially when i have a bad gut. Do the osteoporosis gods turn a blind eye to the medicinal uses of Coca Cola?)

[Torrilin]

but, but, I *love* caffeine and phosphoric acid!! They are my friends!

(especially when i have a bad gut. Do the osteoporosis gods turn a blind eye to the medicinal uses of Coca Cola?)

Don't think so. Which sucks, since I need caffeine as my asthma rescue drug... and Coke is easier to deal with than coffee. So I try not to get into asthma trouble by taking my medication. OTOH, I shouldn't have Coke most of the time. I don't need the sugar. So I try not to drink it except as a maybe once a week treat, and I mostly suceed.

Chocolate milk, plain milk, cheese... *those* are all allowed and get me calcium. And I like 'em.

[KnottedYet]

I should've mentioned that sugar is also my friend.

The more refined, the better!

I like hanging out with refined society....

[Torrilin]

Sugar tastes good, and at the right time is *definitely* my friend. But too much is not good for me .