I had my evaluation appointment at the Maine Strong Balance Center. Thanks to @PeterDay, I became aware of balance centers and found out shortly after that that we had one in Maine. I got a referral from my doctor when I saw him. It was enlightening. I am sort of in the middle (actually high middle) for risk for a fall. It seemed a good time to work on my balance before I become a high risk for a fall. I will have two appointments a week for a while.
Then I took a ride on the way home along the coast to get some pictures. I loved that ride my first photo ride for the new year.
When I got home, I was posting back and forth with a friend about whether Mango was high in fiber, and when I looked it up, I found a list of 29 high fiber fruits and guess what #2 on the list - Avocado was. Well, now I have the answer to my attack on New Year's eve. See, I have scarring in my bowel, and I get a blockage. I have switched to a low fiber diet. I thought because avocado was so creamy, it was low in fiber - well, not so. It is very high in soluble fiber. So no more avocado. And no more assuming that things are low in fiber.
This is beautiful. I am so sorry that fiber isn’t your friend. With our smart phones we can check things out so easily, guess you will have to do that at the grocery.
Glad you got to the bottom of your bad turn....research is essential! I can easily go a bit off balance if I move fast these days.....it’s a new experience for me & I have to think exactly where I am walking....I rush about far too much not thinking where I’m putting my feet!
@happypat The balance center is giving me exercises to improve my balance. We have a tendency to think I just have to compensate and not to realize there are things we can do to improve our lot.
Live and learn- I like avacados too but have avoided them due to the fat (although healthy) content. I guess I'll just keep up with that practice! It sounds like the balance center is a lot like my fitness training. Good for you to tackle it BEFORE you need it on a serious level. As for the picture- love it! But then you know how I feel about black and white!
Love this in b&w. Glad you found the source of the New Years Eve problem - and probably became more aware of assumptions about fibers. Good idea to hit the balance issue straight on I have osteoporosis and finally gave in to the doctor after 6 years and took the reclast shot last week. He kept stressing the risk of a fall and that sure would mess things up :)
