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Jan 13, 2011 at 1:54 pm #1683610
First of all there is a big difference between cedar tea and pine needle tea and if we are going to go into the pregnancy debate … then lets go there. Many teas, such as the raspberry leaf tea can cause miscarriage if consumed in the first two trimesters. There are a multitude of other teas, commercially available, that CANNOT be consumed during pregnancy.
If you need to know what is safe during pregnancy when it comes to tea… here is a reliable article….
Oh… and if Jay is pregnant then, yes, cedar tea could be an issue.
Jan 13, 2011 at 2:15 pm #1683623I probably should have added that I have no opinion about the link I posted.
Jan 13, 2011 at 2:35 pm #1683629Laurie, Thanks for the helpful data! For the record I am expecting but I not pregnant. I saw my doctor earlier this week and asked the question do I need a multi-vitamin and he said: (It couldn't hurt at all) and he recommend taking one every other day- I like that idea! Cover your bases and possible diet deficiencies..
Jan 13, 2011 at 4:49 pm #1683687I think it only relates to caffeine levels.
Caffeine
You should limit the amount of caffeine you have each day. Caffeine affects the way your body absorbs iron, which is very important for your baby's development. High levels of caffeine can result in a baby having a low birth weight, or even miscarriage.
Caffeine occurs naturally in a range of foods, such as coffee, tea and chocolate, and it's also added to some soft drinks and 'energy' drinks. It's important not to have more than 300mg of caffeine a day. 300mg is roughly equivalent to either:
* three mugs of instant coffee,
* three cups of brewed coffee,
* six cups of tea,
* eight cans of regular cola, or
* eight standard bars of chocolate.Jan 14, 2011 at 2:32 pm #1683963the every other day suggestion is a great idea!
Jan 14, 2011 at 2:34 pm #1683964John… it isn't just caffeine. I drink a lot of different herbal teas and there are many commercially available herbals that do have items not safe in pregnancy.
Jan 19, 2011 at 11:03 pm #1686129If I understand correctly…
If I'm really addicted to or just thoroughly can't go without Pine Tea, then I should not conceive while hiking the PCT…?
But, what if I'm going southbound? :)
Jan 20, 2011 at 6:15 am #1686172As long as you stay north of the land downunder, you should be fine.
Mar 9, 2011 at 8:58 am #1706535These are great ideas and questions. I think we should do a little study asking what changes occur in key areas during a long thru hike. Check bone mineral density and some vitamin levels and blood count at start and finish. Anyone think that would be doable?
Mar 17, 2011 at 3:24 pm #1710388Generally on a stenuous week or two week trip I ake a B complex + C vitamin every other day.
Also I take a 200 mg. Chromium Piccolinate every day to help metabolize fat and cut down on my craving for sweets. But then I do that at home too.
Jan 30, 2012 at 1:38 am #1831550A really good multivitamin is blue bonnet. they're organic and have everything you'll need on a thru hike. because our soil has been depleted of much of it's minerals in the past century, most foods are lacking in vitamins and minerals. so even if you're not on a hiking it's a good idea to get all your levels checked. most americans are deficient in a lot of vitamins and minerals. but i think it's a necessity on a thru hike to have a multivitamin. it's probably the most light weight source of energy you can buy.
Jan 30, 2012 at 5:03 am #1831560jay~
i'm a HUGE fan of healthforce nutritionals.
http://www.healthforce.com/shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=garden_flypage.tpl&product_id=6&category_id=1
i'm not a pill popper, so i prefer their powder supplements, which are EASILY assmiliated into ANY food. the 'vitamineral green' is extraordinary! i use it on a regular basis, as it teems with the superfood greens that are often lacking in ANY diet. my atheltic performance (and overall health) has noticeably improved with regular use. it can be purhased in pill form, but they also make sample size (2.95 each) glass jars (easily transferrable to a ziploc) that might suit your needs for a thru. don't be offset by cost. a little goes a long way and you get what you pay for! having worked at a natural foods store, this was the most sought-after product. i've been using this product (and others of theirs) for a solid year now and vitamineral green is now a regular staple in my diet. the rewards have been entirely noticeable– both inside and out. i'd be happy to send you a sample bottle to try out beforehand. pm if interested.
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