Re: Calcium is not an excitotoxin...

[Guest guest]

....at least not in all cases.

I think we need to be really careful when we're writing these posts, as some may

take

one's words as fact, when indeed there are many shades of grey involved.

Sure, if one has too much calcium, it may -- emphasize MAY -- excite the nervous

system

and be considere an " excitotoxin " . But what if one is low in calcium, what if

one has

osteopenia or osteoporosis, as many on this board may have? Then calcium is

essential,

and certainly not a toxin.

Some say calcium is a relaxant, others say it speeds up contractions. I've read

that if one

has a really slow heartbeat, that can be a sign of low calcium. I myself have

had a very

slow heartbeat for 10 years -- it wasn't until I added more calcium that my

heartbeat is

more normal, and my teeth are not so loose.

Of course there are many other minerals and proteins (and vitamins like d and

especially

the long-forgotten but critical vitamin K) that help regulate calcium

levels...so the

heartbeat abnormaltles may have another cause.

Even glutamate or glutamic acid -- for most people, maybe not PWC's -- is not an

excitotoxin. It's in fact the main amino acid in most foods...

Anyway, with all due sincere respect...I hope we'll all -- including myself --

try to be a

little more careful with our choice of wording.

Thanks,

Dan

>

> Louella,

> Think this is supposed to be on the Yasko list but I will answer it here

> also since you asked for it here.

> I am struggling with it of course, it is extremely complicated & expensive &

> you need to spend a lot of time studying the protocol & experimenting on what

> will work for you.

> It is not an easy path. A lot of times I feel I am on a dark path in the

> woods with only a few trialmarkers.

> But as far as I can tell so far, this is the only path to actually get to

> the sources of the bodies problems & away to rebuild & maintain my health.

> I noticed a different in just the first few months by eliminating calcium

> which is an exitotoxin & getting my ammonia level down by limiting my protein

> intake. I just had some major Nickel excretion & lower levels of other heavy

> metals. My GABA Glutamate is in balance as far as I can tell & my Ammonia & &

> protein are low enough so I am not having a lot of brainfog or headaches etc

like

> I did before this program. I had that very powerful Viral episode that

> brought out & dealt with & detoxed a lot of viruses in my system. I have had

to work

> many months on my stomach gut & bowel problems but they are much better now

> also.

> But I just spent the last several weeks adjusting just one extra supplement.

> First I only took 1/2 a tablet, then had detox symptoms that I could not

> handle & so took it down to 1/4 tablet. But I had severe burning rashes. It

could

> have been from foods or other supplements, but I stopped that one supplement &

> luckily the rash went away. But because I need this supplement, I will start

> again on 1/8 tab every other day & see if that works.

> I am paying for the testing Dr. Yasko recommends through her so she can

> analyze the results for me. That helps a lot knowing what is going on. I get

help

> sometimes from Parents on the Autism Answer site & also a few other CFIDS

> patients but mostly reading & studying & figuring it out by myself. My Drs.

are

> happy I am on this program but do not have the time to learn the protocol. I

> have a LOT of unanswered questions that can be frustrating. But I have enough

of

> the basic information to do the program & I ask for help when I really need

> it. I may not get it & most of the time I have to study & figure it out on my

> own though. I get little bits & nuggets of info by reading the postings on the

> Austism answer site, & you can buy or borrow videos & books to study.

> There is really a lot of info to read free online about it.

> But you really need to have patience & comitment & time to do this program.

> I do not have the $$ but am just putting it all on a credit card. I am paying

> extra for some RNA products because I do not tolerate the less expensive herbs

> she recommends very well. I also live alone & have no help so I cannot let

> myself become too disabled by detoxing to do basic selfcare.

> So I am also taking the herbs, but having to take small amounts & rotating

> them.

> It is overwhelming & frustrating if you let it be.

> Dr. Yasko is putting out the information as quickly as she can to the best

> of her ability. They are updating constantly to make it work better & she is

> doing more DVD's & books all the time.

> The thing you have to remember is, this is all cutting edge research applied

> right away. It has not had the time to be better organized nor learned by a

> lot of Drs. yet.

> If you want to wait a few years till the process of learning & doing it is

> made a little easier, then by all means do so.

> I just do not want to wait any longer after being ill for 24 yrs.

> I am going to do this now even though it is difficult.

> I have noticed a lot less of my previous disabling symptoms, I feel stronger

> & have more good days. When I am not feeling well from symptoms, I know what

> is going on & there are ways to minimize the detox effects. But you have to go

> through the detox to get your body functioning again. How quickly is up to

> you, what you can handle. But she prefers a slower gentler longer term

approach.

> I have to constantly curb my natural reaction to speed up the process &

> listen to my body.

> I hope I have answered your questions.

> C J

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the clarification -- I think it helps when you tell people in your

post that your

calcium was or is high. Then of course it may be too excitory for you...but it

may help

others who have lower calcium.

The vitamin K should help a lot, from what I've read.

Thanks

d.

>

>

> Well Dan,

> This was in regard to being on the Yasko program.

> I thought it was presumed it was not relevant to those not on it.

> It is really interrelated with your Nutrigenomic Gene test results & the

> whole of the Yasko program. I just answered questions someone wanted to know.

As

> for all the posts on this CFIDS site, it is up to you to sort through the info

> & see what is applicable to you.

> I also was very worried about low calcium levels when I began this program.

> But she suggests taking Vit K & D3 & also herbal supplements for calcium if

> tests show it is low.

> I actually have cut out most dairy & am taking no calcium supplements &

> still my calcium is too high. My bone density is good so far luckily.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

>

> Well Dan,

> This was in regard to being on the Yasko program.

> I thought it was presumed it was not relevant to those not on it.

> It is really interrelated with your Nutrigenomic Gene test results

& the

> whole of the Yasko program. I just answered questions someone

wanted to know. As

> for all the posts on this CFIDS site, it is up to you to sort

through the info

> & see what is applicable to you.

> I also was very worried about low calcium levels when I began this

program.

> But she suggests taking Vit K & D3 & also herbal supplements for

calcium if

> tests show it is low.

> I actually have cut out most dairy & am taking no calcium

supplements &

> still my calcium is too high. My bone density is good so far

luckily.

>

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