status update (on myself)

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Dear list,

I just wanted to write a brief update on my status.

I enjoy and learn from the info you all send, and

you never know what will be of interest or of use.

Background (which some of you may remember): I am 43

year old female, no kids. Have a lot of symptoms that

sound like merc poisoning, and had a mouthful of amalgams.

Last amalgam removed on Nov 30th.

I wrote in near the end of November and described my plans

at that time, which were:

* NOT to take chelation drugs (at least not yet)

* to drink a lot of water, take charcoal daily (a great

detoxer of everything; think " water filter " ), take

bowel cleanse herbs daily, take vitamin C

* to take cilantro juice, parsley juice, garlic juice and

raw potato juice daily (all of which are said to be

useful for metal detox)

* drink barleygreen (powdered barley grass juice) daily

It has now been about 5 weeks. I have pretty much followed

the plan above. I also have taken about 6 saunas (which

I plan to continue). I also ate several cabbages (after

the cabbage and sulfur discussions!) In addition I have

taken Chinese herbs (from my accupuncturist) that are good

for metal detox (and cognitive problems).

During this time I did not notice any MAJOR changes that

I would attirbute to mercury (either better or worse).

I did have a number of episodes of unusual optimism.

On the other hand, my typing and spelling issues seem

to be continuing, possibly getting worse. No huge changes.

Given the recent ALA vs. DMSA vs. " both " discussions, I now

feel comfortable with TRYING OUT ALA. Today is my " first

day " of ALA, every 3 hours. I'm even gonna use an alarm

clock at night tonight.

I'm still " cautious " : I am taking what I think is a " low "

dose: 100 mg every 3 hours. I weigh about 160 lbs, so 1-2

mg per kilo would be about 80 to 160 mg (every 3 hours).

I'm in that range, but at the low end. I expect to do this

routine JUST for 1 or 2 days, then stop, and see how I

feel in a week. This may (or may not) seem " overly "

cautious to some of you. I'm anxious to see improvement,

but I am equally interested in having my daily life work,

and having a feeling of " control " about what I am doing.

I am also making some cilantro " tincture " (herbal extract

made in alcohol).... I did this with the idea it would

be an easy way to take cilantro frequently (like every

few hours). The tincture won't be ready for another week

or two.

I continue (for now) to choose not to go to a doctor in

this process. I have checked out a few local docs who

do chelation. My main reason is money.... and I also

see some risks in going to a doc (getting confusing info,

dealing with authoritative attitudes, getting tests

and procedures that I may not want, unpredictable costs).

Thanks again for the the wealth of knowledge!

Here is to a mercury-free new year:

for me,

for you,

for all your kids ,

for everyone (including babies and dental patients) !!!!!

--Moria