Vegan?… Seriously?…

Today marks the 15th day on my vegan journey. After much research, I have decided to go vegan for a month to see if eating a plant based diet will cure my allergies to cats and dogs. I have had these pesky allergies for 10 years now and I am so frustrated with it. Apparently my allergies are due to my immune system overreacting to dander, a foreign substance.

Sometimes I wish I could somehow speak to my immune system, give it a good shake and say, hey! come on now this is absurd, it’s only dander!. While I do thank my immune system for being protective of me, this really does border on over-protective and territorial. So pretty much for the last ten years I have had a love/hate relationship with my immune system.
I REALLY DO NOT want to get allergy shots. I have contemplated this decision and gone back and forth many many times over the years. In the end I just can’t see myself getting allergy shots once a week for a year (Maybe longer!). Not only that but when you go to the doctor to get the shot you are not free to leave. You have to stay in the doctor’s office for 30 minutes so they can be sure you will not have a bad reaction to the shot. I cringe to think about what a bad reaction entails.
Then there is acupuncture. Did a load of research on that as well and came to the conclusion that the results are more of a “maybe” and “give it a try, it might work” kind of certainty. For the hefty price tag that goes along with a course of allergy acupuncture sessions, I think I’ll pass.
And finally… going vegan. No meat, no dairy, no fish. I dare not go into the reasoning and philosophy behind the vegan lifestyle as it is too early in my journey to understand all the answers. Not to worry, here is a definition of being a vegan from the website, about.com:


What is a vegan? What is veganism?

Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs,dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool.
Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or to the diet itself.


I’m in this for the health benefits at the moment and for the hope that it will somehow calm down my immune system and allow all kinds of lovely dander back into my life. I have noticed an over all sense of lightness and calm since eating this way but I don’t yet know if my ultimate goal and impetus for going vegan will be reached. Will keep you all posted of course.

Surprisingly I don’t miss meat or dairy yet or even fish actually. I have discovered all sorts of new (well, new to me) veggies and grains and I am currently having a lot of fun with exploring all sorts of new foods. But of course, if anyone out there is having a burger or a grilled cheese tonight, please take a bite for me.

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2 Responses to Vegan?… Seriously?…

  • Grace

    Happy 15th Day Vegan!^__^

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