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September 20, 2000

I changed from BodyFlex to LifeLift at the recommendation of my good friend Hedra. We had heard of it from the BodyFlex list for several years and finally she broke down and bought it. I was hesitant because I didn't want to add yet another workout video to my collection if it was just more of the same. After she got it she assured me that it was the same, yet much different and I should get it for myself. Darlene had also been recommending the tape to the list for quite some time, so, that is how I first got it.

My first two weeks on BodyFlex I lost 8 inches. I kept those inches off. Two years later after breathing for those two years, not consistently but pretty good, I tried LifeLift. After just three days I measured and had lost 6 inches! AND some weight!!! I never lost a single pound using BodyFlex. So, that is what keeps me doing it. I know it works for me, if....I just do it. :-)

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hi again1. I notice that several of you started off with the BF program thenswitched to the LL program. WHAT made you investigate further when the BFprogram *turned you off* and find the LL program? I would have thought youmight just stop even doing anything like this.2. oil swishing> If you cannot find the brands listed in the FAQ will anybrand do? waht about the castor oil? the sound of it just makes me cringe,,just what do these oils taste like? I dont feel like gagging when I do this.3. does it matter when you do the LL breaths? is there any gain or advantageto do as many as possible in a row? or can they be spread out all the day ,like a couple an hour?Marie,, > knows I will come up with more questions as I go alonghttp://themail.com/ref.htm?ref=1227417 *** This free e-mail service pays money for messages that are read! This list sponsored by:http://www.lifelift.comhttp://www.angelmagic.comhttp://loaves-n-fishes.comhttp://themail.com/ref.htm?ref=1227417 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/karmasrecommerea/

September 20, 2000

Hi Marie,

I'm one of those people who made the switch from BF. I had actually

heard of LL when I first started with BF, but I was always under the

impression that the breathing had to be done with force and intensity

to see results. I did see results with BF, but I was starting to

dread doing the breathing. I would litterally have to sit there for

a couple of minutes and convince myself to " just do it " and it will

be over with in 15 minutes. After 3 months of this, I just wasn't

enjoying BF, and so I went to le's LL website and absorbed as

much info as I could. It wasn't until I read what she said about the

breathing that I started do understand that deep breathing could in

fact be relaxing and enjoyable. I ordered the original tape plus the

2 twenty min videos. I honestly couldn't believe the difference it

made being gentle with the breath. I love doing LL breathing and I

often do breaths throughout the day on top of the 20 min workout.

Although I did see results with BF, the results I've gotten with LL

have been more dramatic and faster ...like I'm sure you will hear

from others who have switched.

As for oil swishing, I believe as long as the oil is " cold-pressed "

then it doesn't matter what brand it is. I have yet to try the

castor oil myself, so I can't comment on the taste ...but for some

reason I picture a dark, thick oil (I really have no idea what it

looks like either). I've been using the peanut oil, and I don't find

it offensive at all, but when my husband tried it, he got very

dramatic with the gagging and all ...I'm not sure he will try it

(peanut oil) again, although he admits it helped with his sore

throat!

I believe it is recommended that you 40 consecutive breaths in a row

for weight reduction, but it's always beneficial to add extra breaths

throughout the day. If you can't do 40 breaths all at one time, then

do as many as you can and you will still be doing your body some

good. I usually do at least a 20 minute routine first thing in the

morning, and then add extra breaths (without positions) while

watching TV, folding laundry, or sitting here at my computer. The

extra breaths I do throughout the day is when I really focus on the

tummy tuck and really feeling it in the ab muscles ...this is

producing better results for me than all the floor ab positions I was

doing with BF. You really can experiment with the program to find

what works best for you.

Hope this helps,

ë Tara

> hi again

>

> 1. I notice that several of you started off with the BF program then

> switched to the LL program. WHAT made you investigate further when

the BF

> program *turned you off* and find the LL program? I would have

thought you

> might just stop even doing anything like this.

>

> 2. oil swishing> If you cannot find the brands listed in the FAQ

will any

> brand do? waht about the castor oil? the sound of it just makes me

cringe,,

> just what do these oils taste like? I dont feel like gagging when I

do this.

>

> 3. does it matter when you do the LL breaths? is there any gain or

advantage

> to do as many as possible in a row? or can they be spread out all

the day ,

> like a couple an hour?

>

> Marie,, > knows I will come up with more questions as I go along

September 21, 2000

Hi Marie,

Answer to Question #1-BF did not turn me off. I did it for 3 1/2

months. Also was interested in Oxycise (for a change) did it, then

quit BF'ing. Started back doing BF (because it works, but you have to

keep up with it), but in the meantime, I got LifeLift and started

using it. Like how I felt with it AND my results were much faster

than BF...hense, I do LL now.

Answer to Question#2--Don't know yet haven't tried it, but bought

the " Oils That Heal " book. Talks about " castor oil " and such. Maybe

I'll have an answer for you when my book arrives.

Answer to Question #3--As long as you do 40 breaths you are going to

reap rewards. BUT I think 40 during one sitting helps, the breathing

throughout the day won't hurt either. I call those " extras " ...

Does that help? Hope so. Tig

> hi again

>

> 1. I notice that several of you started off with the BF program then

> switched to the LL program. WHAT made you investigate further when

the BF

> program *turned you off* and find the LL program? I would have

thought you

> might just stop even doing anything like this.

>

> 2. oil swishing> If you cannot find the brands listed in the FAQ

will any

> brand do? waht about the castor oil? the sound of it just makes me

cringe,,

> just what do these oils taste like? I dont feel like gagging when I

do this.

>

> 3. does it matter when you do the LL breaths? is there any gain or

advantage

> to do as many as possible in a row? or can they be spread out all

the day ,

> like a couple an hour?

>

> Marie,, > knows I will come up with more questions as I go along

September 21, 2000

My sentiments exactly Karma,

I didn't lose a pound with BF, but I lost 5lbs with LL and then some.

I lost in 1 week with LL what it took 4 weeks (a month!)with BF. So,

it was easy to decide which breathing program I enjoyed most. Also, I

want to add, today I feel lighter than ever and my jeans are getting

looser! Cool!

Happy camper as usual, Tig

> I changed from BodyFlex to LifeLift at the recommendation of my

good friend Hedra. We had heard of it from the BodyFlex list for

several years and finally she broke down and bought it. I was

hesitant because I didn't want to add yet another workout video to my

collection if it was just more of the same. After she got it she

assured me that it was the same, yet much different and I should get

it for myself. Darlene had also been recommending the tape to the

list for quite some time, so, that is how I first got it.

>

> My first two weeks on BodyFlex I lost 8 inches. I kept those

inches off. Two years later after breathing for those two years, not

consistently but pretty good, I tried LifeLift. After just three

days I measured and had lost 6 inches! AND some weight!!! I never

lost a single pound using BodyFlex. So, that is what keeps me doing

it. I know it works for me, if....I just do it. :-)

> ~Karma

> karma@l...

> http://loaves-n-fishes.com

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> hi again

>

> 1. I notice that several of you started off with the BF program

then

> switched to the LL program. WHAT made you investigate further

when the BF

> program *turned you off* and find the LL program? I would have

thought you

> might just stop even doing anything like this.

>

> 2. oil swishing> If you cannot find the brands listed in the

FAQ will any

> brand do? waht about the castor oil? the sound of it just makes

me cringe,,

> just what do these oils taste like? I dont feel like gagging when

I do this.

>

> 3. does it matter when you do the LL breaths? is there any gain

or advantage

> to do as many as possible in a row? or can they be spread out all

the day ,

> like a couple an hour?

>

> Marie,, > knows I will come up with more questions as I go along

>

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June 20, 2001

In a message dated 6/20/01 9:15:53 PM Pacific Daylight Time, coffey@... writes:

The interferon and riboferon (I don't know the names exactly) treatments, are they bad? I have been on interferon and ribivirin as has a lot of people here. This forum also has spouses of people with Hep-C How hard is it on a person? It varies from person to person. I personally hated it, but would NEVER suggest to anyone, not to try it if the Dr. feels that you are a candidate for the treatment. I have a friend that the treatment did not bother her at all. I think a lot of it is your over-all health at the time of treatment. Will I still be able to go to work? Yes Also is it true that you could have this for years and your liver count not be high? Yes this is unfortunately true. I had it for almost 20 yrs before I found out.

I was told just Friday evening by the doctor's receptionist that I have Hepatitis C. So far I had a blood test for a check up and my liver count was high. They ordered a hepatitis screening and I came back positive for C. Yesterday I had another blood test done that has to be sent off that counts some sort of numbers. The 2nd test is a called a PCR which measures the amount of active virus. Tomorrow I go for a liver ultrasound. Next week I see a gastrointerologist. Does this sound like the normal steps? Yes What's next? You could have a biopsy done and a Genotype test done. Do you have any advise for me? Yes, learn as much as you can about this disease. As you educate yourself, you might find that you become frustrated with the Dr's knowledge or sometimes "lack of" . This is not always the case either but it can be. The main thing is to take good care of yourself. If you are a drinker, quit. Learn about what is liver friendly and what is not. There are a lot of very good sites with tons of info on this subject. Stay positive, even if you have to run in circles to do so. I am learning that after all of this time with treatment and now off for 1 1/2 yrs that there most definately is life after Hep-C. If you have not been vaccinated, there is a vaccine for Hep-A and I think Hep-B also. Since I was a "carrier" of Hep-B and never sick from it (that I knew of) I didn't have to get that vaccine. As you can guess I'm pretty scared. It'll be ok and it is perfectly normal to be scared. So was I and everyone else. You are not alone BC. We are all here for you. BTW, my name is Janet I don't post a lot but I'm always around. Take good care of yourself and try not to worry. Janet

June 21, 2001

Do you have any advise for me? As you can guess I'm pretty scared.

Of course you're scared, bc. But it's not a death sentence. There are others on this list who know a lot more than I, but I'll tell you what I know. My husband (well, we're separated) has probably had the virus since the 1970s, and he's 50 now. He's also an alcoholic, so when his liver functions were high, we attributed it to alcohol. But even when he abstained they were out of the normal range, so he was tested specifically for Hep C--and it was positive. Other than hearing the results from the receptionist (my husband's doctor called him personally in the evening), it sounds like the appropriate path (gastro). He/she will probably want you to have a liver biopsy to see if there is any cirrhosis (scarring/damage) yet. This involves, usually as an out-patient, inserting a long needle into the liver and extracting a very tiny sliver of the organ. Then you lay perfectly still for several hours with weight on the entrance point to prevent bleeding.

There are some on this list who have had bad experiences with this procedure; others didn't. For my husband, it was a breeze. He has some cirrhosis, but elected not to try the interferon/ribovarin. The statistics just weren't convincing that it was worth the side effects that some experience (sick as a dog and depression, big time).

You need to be very cautious about the medications you take, because many are not liver friendly. As the pharmacist. And don't drink. Alcohol exacerbates the problem. Every time my husband would fall off the wagon, he would be sick for weeks ) If you're interested in alternative treatments, a good book is The Green Pharmacy, by Duke (can't remember his first name). He recommends taking Milk Thistle and also eating artichokes (same family) to cleanse the liver.

A good place to learn more is the National Institutes of Health web page, where you can find layperson and technical fact sheets. It's www.nih.gov, and then select the Institute for Digestive Diseases (NIDDK or something like that). By the way, I was tested myself last spring and do not have it. We never used any kind of barrier protection, so I believe it's not easily contracted. Of course we didn't share toothbrushes or razors, where blood could be transferred. Write any time you want. Tree

June 22, 2001

thank you for the info on alternative treatment. Here in Hawaii, I suppose elsewhere too, the Alt. methods to address this disease is very much accepted and appreciated so A Big MAHALOS to you! ( that means thank you)----Ted

Re: more questions

Do you have any advise for me? As you can guess I'm pretty scared. Of course you're scared, bc. But it's not a death sentence. There are others on this list who know a lot more than I, but I'll tell you what I know. My husband (well, we're separated) has probably had the virus since the 1970s, and he's 50 now. He's also an alcoholic, so when his liver functions were high, we attributed it to alcohol. But even when he abstained they were out of the normal range, so he was tested specifically for Hep C--and it was positive. Other than hearing the results from the receptionist (my husband's doctor called him personally in the evening), it sounds like the appropriate path (gastro). He/she will probably want you to have a liver biopsy to see if there is any cirrhosis (scarring/damage) yet. This involves, usually as an out-patient, inserting a long needle into the liver and extracting a very tiny sliver of the organ. Then you lay perfectly still for several hours with weight on the entrance point to prevent bleeding. There are some on this list who have had bad experiences with this procedure; others didn't. For my husband, it was a breeze. He has some cirrhosis, but elected not to try the interferon/ribovarin. The statistics just weren't convincing that it was worth the side effects that some experience (sick as a dog and depression, big time). You need to be very cautious about the medications you take, because many are not liver friendly. As the pharmacist. And don't drink. Alcohol exacerbates the problem. Every time my husband would fall off the wagon, he would be sick for weeks ) If you're interested in alternative treatments, a good book is The Green Pharmacy, by Duke (can't remember his first name). He recommends taking Milk Thistle and also eating artichokes (same family) to cleanse the liver. A good place to learn more is the National Institutes of Health web page, where you can find layperson and technical fact sheets. It's www.nih.gov, and then select the Institute for Digestive Diseases (NIDDK or something like that). By the way, I was tested myself last spring and do not have it. We never used any kind of barrier protection, so I believe it's not easily contracted. Of course we didn't share toothbrushes or razors, where blood could be transferred. Write any time you want. Tree

August 18, 2001

hello

welcome !!!

carragene is not good för us.

bye

irene

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Hi everyone,

I bought a few things today and need to know how to use them.

I bought a tincture of bladderwrack. It says to add 30-40 drops to a

small amount of warm water, daily. Is this what you've all used? Can

it be added to tea? Does it have a taste?

Also kelp. It seems to be most useful cut up and sprinkled on salads.

Is this how you use it?

And flax oil. Is it used as a supplement, or something to cook in?

Thanks!

Carolyn

June 29, 2004

Okay, thanks. So what is the brand name of the capsule? Is it under some

other name than bladderwrack? -- because I didn't see any capsule

supplements named bladderwrack, and when I asked, the clerk at the health

food store got me only the liquid (and she looked near the kelp too, but

there was nothing there).

Thanks, Carolyn

> Return the liquid - clearly states that only the capsule version

> should be used.

June 29, 2004

You can get it from me if you'd like. Item #1002

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

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Okay, thanks. So what is the brand name of the capsule? Is it under

some

other name than bladderwrack? -- because I didn't see any capsule

supplements named bladderwrack, and when I asked, the clerk at the

health

food store got me only the liquid (and she looked near the kelp too, but

there was nothing there).

Thanks, Carolyn

> Return the liquid - clearly states that only the capsule

version

> should be used.

June 30, 2004

Thanks. I'll ask my nutrionist (the one who pointed me to this meal plan)

what she thinks. By the way, I did return the liquid.

Carolyn

> You can get it from me if you'd like. Item #1002

>

> ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

August 11, 2005

:

gave you a very good answer. As for how long implants last, I have

had my Nucleus 22 implant for over 17 years and it is working great.

Implanted December 1988, Activated January 1989

Legally blind most of my life

Totally deaf for part of my life

Nan Rosen

_www.rosetwig.com_ (http://www.rosetwig.com/)

August 11, 2005

Hi,

(turn off the caps lock - it's considered shouting)

The implant hasa more or less infinite lifetime. If it doesn't fail, it will

outlast you.

Depending on the brand and model, you may use button cells (675 size) for

the behind the ear models, or AA or AAA size for the body worn porcessors.

The batteries in the BWP may be rechargable.

Life of the batteries is largely dependant on the programming that the

processor runs. For example my BTE processor uses three hi power 675s every

two days.

I purchase them in packs of 60 from the centre that did the CI. Cost to me

is $60 per box, but I did the first box with the CI. Again depending on

where the CI is done, you may get a larger free supply. However, I consider

that $1 per day for hearing is cheap at the price

Returns for adjustments are quite frequent in the early days and taper off

after six months or so. Again, it depends on how well the CI works for you.

NZ

> MORE QUESTIONS

>

> CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW LONG THESE IMPLANTS LAST. WHAT THEY

> RUN ON, LIKE

> WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES. HOW DO I PURCHASE THE BATTERIES. WHAT IS THE

> COST? HOW OFTEN DO YOU RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE ADJUSTMENTS?

> MUCH THANKS

> LINDA

>

August 12, 2005

> Hi,

> (turn off the caps lock - it's considered shouting)

> The implant hasa more or less infinite lifetime. If it doesn't

fail, it will

> outlast you.

> Depending on the brand and model, you may use button cells (675

size) for

> the behind the ear models, or AA or AAA size for the body worn

porcessors.

> The batteries in the BWP may be rechargable.

> Life of the batteries is largely dependant on the programming that

the

> processor runs. For example my BTE processor uses three hi power

675s every

> two days.

> I purchase them in packs of 60 from the centre that did the CI.

Cost to me

> is $60 per box, but I did the first box with the CI. Again

depending on

> where the CI is done, you may get a larger free supply. However, I

consider

> that $1 per day for hearing is cheap at the price

> Returns for adjustments are quite frequent in the early days and

taper off

> after six months or so. Again, it depends on how well the CI works

for you.

>

> NZ

>

> > MORE QUESTIONS

> >

> > CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW LONG THESE IMPLANTS LAST. WHAT THEY

> > RUN ON, LIKE

> > WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES. HOW DO I PURCHASE THE BATTERIES. WHAT IS

THE

> > COST? HOW OFTEN DO YOU RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE ADJUSTMENTS?

> > MUCH THANKS

> > LINDA

> > Sorry did not know that was considered shouting.. Will not

do that again..

Much thanks

> >

August 12, 2005

> Hi,

> (turn off the caps lock - it's considered shouting)

> The implant hasa more or less infinite lifetime. If it doesn't

fail, it will

> outlast you.

> Depending on the brand and model, you may use button cells (675

size) for

> the behind the ear models, or AA or AAA size for the body worn

porcessors.

> The batteries in the BWP may be rechargable.

> Life of the batteries is largely dependant on the programming that

the

> processor runs. For example my BTE processor uses three hi power

675s every

> two days.

> I purchase them in packs of 60 from the centre that did the CI.

Cost to me

> is $60 per box, but I did the first box with the CI. Again

depending on

> where the CI is done, you may get a larger free supply. However, I

consider

> that $1 per day for hearing is cheap at the price

> Returns for adjustments are quite frequent in the early days and

taper off

> after six months or so. Again, it depends on how well the CI works

for you.

>

> NZ

>

> > MORE QUESTIONS

> >

> > CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW LONG THESE IMPLANTS LAST. WHAT THEY

> > RUN ON, LIKE

> > WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES. HOW DO I PURCHASE THE BATTERIES. WHAT IS

THE

> > COST? HOW OFTEN DO YOU RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE ADJUSTMENTS?

> > MUCH THANKS

> > LINDA

> > Sorry did not know that was considered shouting.. Will not

do that again..

Much thanks

> >

August 12, 2005

> :

>

> gave you a very good answer. As for how long implants last,

I have

> had my Nucleus 22 implant for over 17 years and it is working

great.

>

> Implanted December 1988, Activated January 1989

> Legally blind most of my life

> Totally deaf for part of my life

>

> Nan Rosen

> _www.rosetwig.com_ (http://www.rosetwig.com/)

>

August 12, 2005

Hi and all,

Yes, I agree regarding the implant probably " outlasting you " .

August 7th, I just celebrated my 21st birthday as a CI user!

I've never had to have the internal implant replaced, although

I have had several upgrades to my external components.

C.

N22 21 years!

-- MORE QUESTIONS

>

> CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW LONG THESE IMPLANTS LAST. WHAT THEY

> RUN ON, LIKE

> WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES. HOW DO I PURCHASE THE BATTERIES. WHAT IS THE

> COST? HOW OFTEN DO YOU RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE ADJUSTMENTS?

> MUCH THANKS

> LINDA

>

August 12, 2005

All,

Interesting thread here. While I well believe that to be the case, I was told

that given the advances (and my relatively " young " age - late 40's) they were

making with these CIs that I was probably would have a new implant maybe 20

years from now. Not so much because it doesn't work or become " obsolete " per se

but because they will be so much better by then. One operation was enough for

me (assuming I never have to replace it because it doesn't work anymore) but I

think I would be willing to get an enhanced version that let's me hear more like

the normal hearing folks do...umm definitely food for thought... In meanwhile,

I will pleasantly enjoy my new CI for some years to come.

Dale

<cicampbell@...> wrote:

Hi and all,

Yes, I agree regarding the implant probably " outlasting you " .

August 7th, I just celebrated my 21st birthday as a CI user!

I've never had to have the internal implant replaced, although

I have had several upgrades to my external components.

C.

N22 21 years!

-- MORE QUESTIONS

>

> CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW LONG THESE IMPLANTS LAST. WHAT THEY

> RUN ON, LIKE

> WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES. HOW DO I PURCHASE THE BATTERIES. WHAT IS THE

> COST? HOW OFTEN DO YOU RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE ADJUSTMENTS?

> MUCH THANKS

> LINDA

>

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