Hi Matt,
Nice to meet you. Oceanography related occupations have always fascinated me! Sounds like you live a charmed life -- with the exception of the AS of course. Not much opportunity for oceanographers in Illinois.

I was very tired when I started NSD as well. I tried adding more sugar (refined and raw) to my diet with little affect. I then read abvout adding more fats espescially in the form of nuts and cheeses. This improved the energy levels greatly. (above pre-diet levels) I try to limit red meats to very reasonable quantities. I feel like they slow digestion. I do however, eat fish regularly. I too have found pinapple helpful as mentioned in Bruce's response.

I also am very curious about the Minocin. My daughters were on it for a few years for chronic acne. The doc would only allow use of the Minocin pelletized capsules. These are manufactered by Lederle Labs as John mentions. The doctor said that this form would have a neccessary time-release affect. Maybe this just meant that they would get past the stomach before being activated. Any thoughts ? Please let us know how Minocin works for you.

Good Luck to You,
Ike