Meat - Ok To Eat Due To Medical Reasons?

[Guest guptprincess]

Hi,

I have an extensive intolerance to numerous plant foods and as a result of trying to be vegetarian, my health has deteriorated. I've been admitted to hospital numerous times, and I keep being advised my health will continue to decline - unless I start consuming meat again.

I want to ask if according to Sikhi this is ok? I love Sikhi, but if my health continues to do down, I won't be well enough to continue to practice the rest.

[Guest faithinyourguru]

Speak to à nutritionist who specialises in vegetarianism.

There are many thing such as dhals and 'beans' etc which may be suitable for you.

a meat diet cant be good or better for you. The western medical thought is still behind so naturally gp's and hospital advice will be to have meat. The karma your taking on is worse.

You may also want to see someone who can investigate what triggers your intolerance and look to identify/ resolve that. Whether through holistic treament or a western route.

Only you can make the decision as its your journey and your karam. Many sikhs would say no to eating meat regardless of your condition. Some would give in and accept you have a condition.

All im saying is western thought of medical professionals is constantly changing as they 'discover' new evidence. Meat is still something they are behind on. There doctors only know what they are taught. Whereas alternative therapy is based on thousands of years of practice all over the world...some will work for you others wont.

Do ardas and recite Gurbani, choose a shabad such as Sarab rog ka aukad naam and mediate on it for a month or 2 and let Guru sahib guide your decision

[simran345]

Hi,

I have an extensive intolerance to numerous plant foods and as a result of trying to be vegetarian, my health has deteriorated. I've been admitted to hospital numerous times, and I keep being advised my health will continue to decline - unless I start consuming meat again.

I want to ask if according to Sikhi this is ok? I love Sikhi, but if my health continues to do down, I won't be well enough to continue to practice the rest.

Guptprincess ji. I'm assuming you are seeing a dietician/nutritionist? They should give you advise of meat alternatives. And also a plan to make sure you are getting all the nutrients. If that hasn't been done, then get your Doctor to refer you to one.

Also with a problem like this you should be under a specialist who will be able to advise and support you with this. Again, if you do not have this network, then ask for it.

[singhbj singh]

Hi,

I have an extensive intolerance to numerous plant foods and as a result of trying to be vegetarian, my health has deteriorated. I've been admitted to hospital numerous times, and I keep being advised my health will continue to decline - unless I start consuming meat again.

I want to ask if according to Sikhi this is ok? I love Sikhi, but if my health continues to do down, I won't be well enough to continue to practice the rest.

I think you should try different veg cuisines like South Indian, Italian, Mexican, Lebanese, Malay, Burmese etc

Eat more fruit, salads & nuts.

Joining a cooking class will be helpful.

[Guest Jacfsing2]

Hi,

I have an extensive intolerance to numerous plant foods and as a result of trying to be vegetarian, my health has deteriorated. I've been admitted to hospital numerous times, and I keep being advised my health will continue to decline - unless I start consuming meat again.

I want to ask if according to Sikhi this is ok? I love Sikhi, but if my health continues to do down, I won't be well enough to continue to practice the rest.

Well since your a vegetarian I assume you can ask for alternatives, but again I wouldn't really know since the official Maryada posted by the Akal Takht before it had massands says meat is allowed, (during the last real Jathedar Ranjit Singh it was still allowed).

[dallysingh101]

Don't eat halal or kosher though.

It makes me laugh when people start over-riding medical advice like they have medical degrees.

My brother was in the same boat as you, and he was a vegetarian since he was a kid, then he became increasingly ill and lost so much weight he looked like he had been in a prisoner of war camp.

Doctors advised him like they did you - so he eats meat now (only chicken), but not all the time. He doesn't look like he is at death's door anymore.

[Guest Jacfsing2]

Don't eat halal or kosher though.

It makes me laugh when people start over-riding medical advice like they have medical degrees.

My brother was in the same boat as you, and he was a vegetarian since he was a kid, then he became increasingly ill and lost so much weight he looked like he had been in a prisoner of war camp.

Doctors advised him like they did you - so he eats meat now (only chicken), but not all the time. He doesn't look like he is at death's door anymore.

I wonder how anyone could ever eat Halal or Kosher, (that stuff has no compassion whatsoever).

[Kira]

Don't eat halal or kosher though.

It makes me laugh when people start over-riding medical advice like they have medical degrees.

My brother was in the same boat as you, and he was a vegetarian since he was a kid, then he became increasingly ill and lost so much weight he looked like he had been in a prisoner of war camp.

Doctors advised him like they did you - so he eats meat now (only chicken), but not all the time. He doesn't look like he is at death's door anymore.

Vegetarian here. But this advice is spot on, people need to stop getting involved in things they probably don't grasp well enough. It's a different story if you're an actual medical specialist. Akal gave you intelligence, apply it.

I knew someone in a similar boat as well, It's heartbreaking.

[MisterrSingh]

Well since your a vegetarian I assume you can ask for alternatives, but again I wouldn't really know since the official Maryada posted by the Akal Takht before it had massands says meat is allowed, (during the last real Jathedar Ranjit Singh it was still allowed).

So, the institution of the Akal Takhat is awesome when it passes edicts that chime with your worldview (and tastes), but when it contradicts them, those massands are rotten to the core, lol? ;)

You got in trouble on a similar topic last time, so why not sit this one out? You're hardly impartial on the subject.

[dallysingh101]

I wonder how anyone could ever eat Halal or Kosher, (that stuff has no compassion whatsoever).

I think it is more to do with the prayers done over them myself.

Anyway, let's not go on about it. This forum has a policy on the subject: so I'm going to respect it.

But to iterate - people shouldn't be meddling in medical advice when someone is serious ill like they've been through medical school.

I think the OP has had a range of perspectives on the matter now and should make their personal decision.

Probably better to close the thread now before it denigrates into arguing over meat eating versus vegetarianism?