Guest guest Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Hi .... Its so nice to hear from you. I have been thinking about you and how you were doing. I have read just some of your journel but will go back to finish later. It sounds like it was some enlightening experience. I'm so glad all went well. Hugs Live Long....Laugh Hard....Email Often On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:09:20 -0000, Meredith wrote: Muscles become stronger when we exercise them regularly, and so it is with willpower, intentionality and self-discipline too. Why am I so sure of this? Well, I have just completed 30 days of dawn- to-dusk fasting - following the muslim Ramadan tradition, although I am not a muslim myself. Actually I varied the Ramadan tradition slightly by taking water while fasting - which I believe makes fasting safer and also aids the physical detox benefit of fasting. Fasting has been used for thousands of years by people seeking purification (of mind, body, spirit and emotions), clarity, insight and guidance for their lives, so I have been very intrigued to " give it a shot " in my own life. A diary of my journey through the experience of daytime fasting is on- line for anyone interested in having a go themselves: http://health.typepad.com/fasting/index.html What are my overall conclusions about fasting? --------------------------------------------- Well, I have found that fasting can be a very powerful experience on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. After 30 days of modest but persistent fasting I feel more empowered, more centered and more energised. I have also had some pretty magical experiences of healing, connection, insight and a flow of blessings. Fasting guru, Bragg, refers to the " Miracle of fasting " and I believe that this is true, provided that the time saved in less eating, less snacking and less comfort-eating and comfort drinking is spent in useful contemplative intentionality activities such as prayer, meditation and affirmations. I call this " riding and transforming " the energy of the cravings - i.e. confronting them, feeling them fully and transmuting them. Here is an example of what I mean: http://health.typepad.com/fasting/2004/11/transmuti ng_a_c.html#more Bragg has just brought out a new book on the science and art of fasting by the way, you can find details here: http://health.typepad.com/fasting/2004/11/fasting_mi racle.html#more My thanks to for her interest and support in my fasting journey! Connecting with others who have either done this journey before, or are contemplating it in the future, has been one of the great rewards in doing it and sharing it. Best wishes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Hi Yes, it was indeed a magical and transformative journey, though at times a difficult path to keep to. As the saying goes " No pain- No gain! " Now in the aftermath I am aware of a real shift towards more self- confidence and self-empowerment... In the last few days I have confronted unacceptable behaviour towards me in two relationships - in one case someone who was repeatedly hypercritical of me and in the other, someone who was repeatedly does a thing called " enforced teaming " - where by a variety of tactics they draw you into their personal or group agenda against your own better judgement, needs and self-will. In the first case I stopped distancing myself from the constantly critical " friend " and instead really expressed my outrage directly and, after this pure assertive direct communication was ignored - hotly and forcibly! I had avoided the direct hot and forcible approach previously because I prefer gentleness with friends. Also I feared it would result in a deterioration of an already declining relationship. In fact, the reverse happened... After I had given him the " rough edge of my tongue " without any noticable impact, I told him I had no alternative but to strangle him (semi-joking of course!) and placed my hands around his neck pretending to strangle him. He did not resist - just seemed genuinely surprised - he had not really taken on board before how strongly I felt about having to constantly defend and justify myself against a constant tide of his self-righteous critical remarks. After this real physical expression of my feelings, the atmosphere became softer and more relaxed between us (in recent times there had been a growing tension between us). A friend who was sitting with us and has also suffered at his hands (he is a persistent offender with everyone but gets away with it because he combines it with a certain good nature and generosity) was laughing her socks off at seeing his irritating pattern dealt with in this dramatic and very unspiritual fashion (we all belong to the same spiritual group). To my surprise he responded to my outrage-driven aggressive display by moving closer, speaking more softly and warm and inviting me to contribute a bit of self-publicity to our organisation's website. This experience felt like a very satisfying kind of victory to me, but I know the dangers of getting to attached to a sense of self- righteous " win " over somemone else. So shortly afterwards, I encountered him again. In these days following Ramadan fast, muslims have a tradition of apologizing to anyone you might in the past have caused hurt, upset or offence. Although not a muslim, I have been " trying out this aspect of their spiritual practice. So, when I met him later, I apologized to him (sincerely) for any past hurt, upset or offence I may have caused. He was visibly touched and we hugged each other warmly - the first genuinely warm and mutual hug in many months! The second area of relationship shift - with my girlfriend - is rather more tricky and still " in process " - I will report back later. At present it is at the stage of an uncomfortable facing of " the truth about significant differences and agendas " between us. We both value each others love and support in many ways, so putting our relationship " on the line " by facing deep divisions is quite scary. We have discussed " toxic relationships " on Affirmations to De-Stress before and I have put together a webpage of resources here: http://www.sunflower-health.com/resources/soul.htm However, having good information or good mantras, is not always enough to create a shift in our quality of life. Often we need to engage in experiences which will cultivate particular life- transforming qualities, such as self-confidence, clarity, will-power, and purity (facing truth and holding to the path of truth). My fasting journey was certainly a valuable step in this direction. Here is the address of my weblog diary again, for anyone interested: http://health.typepad.com/fasting/index.html Best wishes to all - and a special hug to ! > Hi .... Its so nice to hear from you. I have been > thinking about you and how you were doing. I have read > just some of your journal but will go back to finish later. > It sounds like it was some enlightening experience. > I'm so glad all went well. > Hugs > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 1, 2005 Hi : Im happy to hear your letter sounding more positive. If you look back in the groups archieves you will see alot of good letters and information and stories and positive affirmations on differant things.I again stress the importance of combatting the negative with positive affirmations, or write your own and stick with them. Im glad to hear you cleaned today. That was something that made you feel bad to see, but I believe makes you feel better to see it clean. Look at all you do now as achievements. Yes I know what you are saying you want the changes to happen yesterday, but they wont. A big congratulations on what you plan to do tomorrow. I pray you go through with it. You said in another letter...... .... " i want to join a neighborhood church just to meet other ppl in my community and get involved in activites and this is something my boys seem interested in too :-) for the past 4 sundays they got up and ready to go to this church that i have picked but im the one that didnt want to go " . Those children seem to have went though alot and are still going through it with their Father. They are being hurt inside. You also asked in another letter.. " Why are men like that " ..well I believe its because you let them. They wouldnt with me. You say your EX broke into your appt and physically assulted you...My first question would be why was the police called and he charged. I am not going to ask you this though. Because of the abuse why do you have anything to do with him, he is your ex. He does what he does and will continue too until you stop it.. But that is something I know you have to deal with and do on your own. I also hope you dont have anything to do with this boyfriend but again you have to make that choice. Sometimes I feel we have to encounter something enough times to where we get to a point where we say.. " Ive had enough " then strength comes to you and you stop it. YOU have alot, you have your health, a job and roof over your head and a car and you have 2 boys who need YOU. Everyone who makes changes needs to start somewhere, and in this letter its sounds like you are starting, and I couldnt be happier for you. You do it girl, and YOU can do it girl, you do it for YOU and your boys. I care and am here for you if you need me. Big hugs On Sat, 1 Jan 2005 17:00:00 -0500, frozenfire34@... wrote: hi again linda :-)....yea i have the list of positive things and i even went out and bought a real nice journal a few weeks ago to write all this stuff down....today i have been working on cleaning up my apartment because it is really really bad and that always makes me feel even worse.....my X husband came and took the boys away a few hours ago, im not even sure if he even gonna bring them back? he tells them bad things about me but they are 13 and 15 and by now they really see him for who he really is yes im gonna force myself to do something i dont really want to do!...tommarrow morning im gonna get out of bed and drive myself to a church and its not for the religios perpose either, i dont want to get out and meet ppl ! another one of my huge problems is the fact that i am VERY impatiant...i want to fix my life and be happy but i want all that as of YESTERDAY and that makes me too desparate and i want to push and force even tho i know i cant do that so i need to find ways to be more patiant and take those baby steps and just accept what i do have now and leave room for growth and change Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 1, 2005 thanks again :-) and the police were called to my house and that is the only way i would have been able to get him out of my home anyway and it is kinda my fault cause i did open the door but i still think he should have left when i told him too as for the boyfriend, i really wish i had the strength to just let that go....he dosnt want a relationship with me at all except to talk on the phone every now and then....why cant i just accept this? and what i hate even more is all the things i do to try and trick him into calling me earlier or more offten....all the lies i have told him just to to get his attention are so horrilble that i could never really be in a relationship with him at all anyways thanks again :-) christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Hi : Your always welcome dear and I can only offer words of advice from what I have learned, or read or experienced. I hope something I say will help in some way if only to rethink something you struggle with. Things can change for us but it required work, and I know we have to be ready to work on what we want changed. I know in some cases I wasn't ready to have changes made so until I realized and understood myself and wanted it bad enough...I changed things. For some people its very easy, for some it takes work and for some they spend years to make changes. I believe you do have the strength inside to just let that relationship go, maybe you have to look a little deeper for it. Accepting things in life isn't the easiest part for alot of people. It takes work, and time. It has taken me 2 yrs to accept the fact that my daughter left and isn't coming back and she wont allow me to see my first grandchild. He has now turned 2. I agree with what someone just mentioned about you being in a group enviroment where you can talk to people who have went though what you have and you can make friends. I know in the group I was involved with helped me alot, gave me ideas, encouraged me...and even though I didnt want to go many times it always ended up, I felt better, encouraged and happier when I left. I do hope you consider this. I love Tereas quote today as I think back I would of been the one to stand in the dark and keep looking for the light....but today I'd march right on down there and turn it on myself... I read this quote awhile back and its stuck in my head and I do believe it...it went something like.... " Maybe you arnt getting what you want because God has something better planned for you. " Please take care of yourself my friend and I know you have the strength inside. You are important. Caring hugs Live Long....Laugh Hard....Email Often On Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:02:07 -0500, frozenfire34@... wrote: thanks again :-) and the police were called to my house and that is the only way i would have been able to get him out of my home anyway and it is kinda my fault cause i did open the door but i still think he should have left when i told him too as for the boyfriend, i really wish i had the strength to just let that go....he dosnt want a relationship with me at all except to talk on the phone every now and then....why cant i just accept this? and what i hate even more is all the things i do to try and trick him into calling me earlier or more offten....all the lies i have told him just to to get his attention are so horrilble that i could never really be in a relationship with him at all anyways thanks again :-) christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Hi : I am so glad to hear you are able to spend time with your Son. I am so happy to hear that. I found your letter very inspiring this morning about your " just DO IT " approach..GOOD for you. Now that is something I will remember, I have trouble to be able to do that somtimes with certain things. For some people it IS a really hard thing to do. Thankyou for inspiring me. Big Hugs On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 10:17:59 EST, RareBreeeze@... wrote: Hi , My name is , I live in Alabama with my husband and soon to be 5 yr. old precious daughter. I am one of the co-moderators of the group. I've been kinda out of the loop for a few days. My 21 yr. old son has been visiting from Missouri and he keeps me on the road when he's here! There have been some wonderful emails in response to yours. They were all filled with love and concern. And, as mentioned, if you'll go through the archives when you have a chance, you'll find great material! Well...gotta get ready for church. That's my New Years Resolution too!! I've been thinking about finding one and haphazardly searching for a church, so this morning I'm just going to DO IT and GO! I'm just picking one out of the phone book - if we don't like that one, we'll find another next week. JUST DO IT! Maybe that should be my motto for 2005. I've always thought that people who say " just do it " don't have a clue as to how hard that really is. But...that's the only way its gonna get done JUST DO IT!! Anyway, welcome to the group. We're a really great bunch!! Luv, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 15, 2005 For the folks that have problems with being alone, there is a condition called existential lonliness (aloneness) that is a really powerful thing. Some reading that I would suggest, include: http://www.spiritualitytoday.org/spir2day/843621kelsey.html http://www.12steps2selfesteem.com/inside/html/lse-loneliness.html http://www.tzemachdovid.org/ideas/idea50.html http://www.parkridgecenter.org/Page437.html I don't know if anybody else can relate to this human condition...but just wanted to share in case someone can. If you have more interest in this topic, do a Google search using either " existential aloneness " or existential lonliness " . There is a lot of information available. Charlene whittonangela@... wrote: I'm 36 on mental disability have schisifrenia (sp), bi-polar, borderline personality disorder, anxiety attacks badly, and ptsd and a little of OCD. But, I see a sike and a therapist. I take medication and it keeps everything controllable. I've been married for 15 years and have two children. I'm happy as long as I'm with someone but when I'm alone I have problems hating life. I go to a twelve step support group called Emotions Anonymous and it has done wonders for me. -- -- Lynn ______________ " To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in every- thing He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love. " - Merton -------------- Original message -------------- shreiman@... wrote: > Well, I'm 53. Live in a one bedroom apart. have no car. am on > disability. son is 29-schophrenia-lives with dad. Am bored. One brother killed > himself 4 years ago and I just can't seem to get myself back to me > like I was. I was so confident, outgoing-after I withdrew and now feel scared of > people. I don't know. ine ine, you and I need to talk privately badly. I'm 43, single, no car, am on disability and my brother took his life in 1986. Your life and mine seem very similiar. Max Email: SeekingFreedom@... AIM/AOL: SeekingFreedom2 Yahoo: SeekingOurFreedom MSN: mikohn@... ICQ: 4609988 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 15, 2005 : Its sooo good to hear from you. I've been so worried about you. God Bless you dear....Keep the positive attitude, it is the best you can do for you and please take care of YOU and dont do too much till you get back to the doc. Your always in my prayers Love and healing hugs RareBreeeze@... wrote: Thanks PJ, Its so good to be " kinda " back!! Now if I could just catch up on all these emails. LOL I see there are some new members suffering in various ways. I am thinking of each of you and praying for you. I've been there. I know what you're going through. I made it and YOU WILL TOO!!! To each of the new members: You've joined the greatest group on the internet!! Welcome ~ I'll be back to normal soon (ewww what a scary thought...LOL). PJ, the group owner, and the other co-moderators, and Charlene, are absolutely wonderful and are friends that I wouldn't want to live without!! There are many people on this group that have become very special to me and even all the lurkers out there have a special place in my heart! When things seem bad, I know people always say just take it a day at a time. Well, sometimes I've had to take it a MINUTE at a time cause a day was just too overwhelming. I make it through one minute, then the next, and soon its a new day! And with each new day comes the beautiful chance to start all over on some new adventure!!! Please know that life is so special and magical. And each of you are so special that God/Universe/Spirit (however you believe) is working just for you!! He knows who you are and sees where you are. YOU ARE NEVER ALONE! And I believe that when He sees us pick ourselves up and smile and help another person (sometimes that person is ourself) that it excites Him and He starts opening doors and moving mountains all on our behalf!!! I love you all, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2005 Hi : So good to hear your thoughts and good ones. You have a good attitude and beliefs. We never know what tomorrow brings. It has brought me the most wonderful then it has brought me pain, but you have to keep focosed on the wonderful. You have me thinking of a saying which I will try to remember. God had not promised us, sunshine without rain Days without sorrow... and Im sorry I dont remember the rest. I remember this girl I spoke to once in a class I was in. She told me she was having troubles and didnt see a future for her at all, so she tried to take her life, obviously never happened. Then a few years later she ended up meeting a man, falling in love, got married and had children. She wanted to stress strongly to me that you never know what tomorrow holds. Never lose that great attitude you have!!! Love and hugs On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 05:24:13 -0800 (PST), kathleen kronk wrote: , I am & I struggle with depression, too & it is so reasurring to me to know that God isn't through yet & there is always tomorrow, just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I love this saying from " Touch By An Angel " it goes " God put our faces on the front of the head for a reason " . I believe that reason is so we can't look back. Well, we can look back, but....we can't change yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 4, 2005 When I still had fibroids, a lot of endo (wouldn't doubt if I had some still around my bladder and intestines somewhere, but who knows), and that large swollen uterus, my periods and right before were h#ll, with it all literally cutting off the circulation to my legs almost. > , > > HOw are you doing? > > I read your post a while back about you having your fibroids removed > (couldn't find it) and just wanted to know if you have decided if you > are going to go through with it. > > I am not sure what to think about my surgery b/c I am having quite a > bit of pain with this cycle, I am having a hard time standing up, > walking, etc. I kind of wish they would have taken my fibroids out. > hmphh. > > Let me know how you are doing!! > > Take care, > L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 4, 2005 , Well sheesh, my lower back and the tops of my legs have been hurting for a long time. Lower back seems to be getting a bit better but the tops of my legs hurt. Good to know it's not all in my head. I think it's very possible that if one's uterus is enlarged, it could very well be pressing on a nerve or two or three. Thanks for sharing. > When I still had fibroids, a lot of endo (wouldn't doubt if I had some still > around my bladder and intestines somewhere, but who knows), and that large > swollen uterus, my periods and right before were h#ll, with it all literally > cutting off the circulation to my legs almost. > > > > > > > > , > > > > HOw are you doing? > > > > I read your post a while back about you having your fibroids removed > > (couldn't find it) and just wanted to know if you have decided if you > > are going to go through with it. > > > > I am not sure what to think about my surgery b/c I am having quite a > > bit of pain with this cycle, I am having a hard time standing up, > > walking, etc. I kind of wish they would have taken my fibroids out. > > hmphh. > > > > Let me know how you are doing!! > > > > Take care, > > L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 23, 2005 " Yes,this is a goof idea " Oops ! The I messed up the two words : good as goof. Please read it as good. Munish'85 Dr Munish Raizada wrote: I strongly agree with 's views. that the mail may be sent back to the writer for re-wording by the moderator. This way,total censorship issue also will be resolved. Munish Raizada'85 Sinha wrote: Ihave taken ages to reply to this topic and in the process have also been reading everyone else's reply to this.I an afraid my opinion is isolated but since we all were asked to give it here is my 2 bit-I think we are all grown up(I hope so) and mature folk.We are all used to interacting with friends of different social and cultural backgrounds and respecting their sensitivities-and we put our ideas across in any discussions that take place contentious or otherwise with respect so why not on this site.Religion yes is an issue to which people react emotionally rather than rationally but that is precisely the point-it is a rational discussion based on evidence that is the need of the day to change any perceptions-merely not talking about it to avoid offending people is not my way.Let me illustrate my point abuot two points of view- one of the Asian dominated areas in London as any desi food lover knows is Southall which is Punjabi Sardar dominated-very crowded and quite a ghetto-and there are stories based on fact about how when these labourers came across in the 60's they were treated very badly by the locals and ostracised in isolation etc.Now any one who goes there today-it is like Jullunder-chaotic traffic salwarkameez shops-jalebis fried on the shopfront on a Sunday-and not a gora in sight for miles!!! So imagine my surprise when I found this sewing machine franchise(I was buying one just to escape my mum's nagging-she believed every good housewife should haveone)-being run by an English guy and we started chatting-he said that the shop had been in his family for 3-4 generations and now he is the only angrez left in the whole high street and how all his friends and other English people had seen the whole place change character in the last 30 yrs and moved out and he felt very isolated and a misfit but did not want to leave for sentimental reasons-reverse racism??? A lot of so called racist sentiment is based on unfamiliarity and fear-once you know that the next chap is not ET but someone not far from you-and you get familiar with them-you may never be friends but it goes a long way to promote tolerance!!Yes there will always be extremism in every society but not talking about it only serves to achieve theirgoals So if Hindus feel 'persecuted' in their own country or if Muslims feel that Palestine or Iraq are antiIslamic' I feel this is a good forum for moderate viewpoints to be put thru-yes if offensive language is used or personal attacks made well that is what the moderators are there for-the mail should be sent back for rewording and maybe also a time limit imposed on these discussions so that it does not go on endlessly and get boring-there is a whole lot of controversial stuff out there-reservation system-inheritance rights-outsourcing-immigration-gay rights-etc etcetc-r we going to never chat about anything which is controversial -life shall then be boring!!!!! '82 ps I am expecting a lot of replies to this ------------------------------ Website: www.mgims.org ------------------------------ --------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 20, 2005 , where did you find a liquid herbal for the adrenals ??? I take raw adrenal capsules, but things dont digest properly for me, so all my meds have to be under tongue or liquid. I'd be interested in knowing about the one you mentioned. I'm allergis to wheat, yeast and all forms of gluten. my lips, mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines swells up if I consume any gluten. my stomach and intestines will go into spasms for about 4 days til the offending food is out of my system, its very painful. I was taken to emergency room once because they didnt know what it was. my eyes water non stop if I eat anything with wheat or gluten, and the joints in my hands and feet swell and become very painful. one DR thought I had rheumatoid arthritis and it turned out to be my allergy instead. right now I suffer from adrenal exhaustion. both my mother and my daughter have adrenal disorders. and I'm right in the middle of them. I started taking the raw adrenals..and they seem to help a little. but not as much as I wish they would. so I am interested in learning about the liquid supplement . thanks Lin Message: 2 Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:17:40 -0000 Subject: thyroid vs. adrenal symptoms, plus other autoimmune disorders I have seen Dr. Manzanero twice now. He tested my adrenals after my first visit. When I went back, he said that my adrenal hormone levels were not very good, but asked me to try taking an herbal supplement before we consider hormone supplementation. After a month, I gave up. I noticed no change on the nasty herbal liquid. I felt he was reluctant to supplement other hormones though. My free T3 and free T4 levels were good, and we will retest my levels before my next visit. I'm taking 1.75 grains of nature thyroid. Has anyone else found him reluctant to supplement cortisol/aldosterone/DHEA? My fatigue and mental confusion have lessened quite a bit on my new nature thyroid dose. I still have no stamina though - walking any distance tires me. Is that a thyroid thing or not? I'm not falling asleep when I get home from work any more, but I do feel exertion quickly. Manzanero commented that my pulse rate was very high after walking across his office building during my last visit. I've noticed that my stomach hurts after I eat in a restaurant. My family eats gluten-free at home because my kids cannot tolerate gluten-containing grains. Have any of you been tested for celiac? Where would I go to be tested? Finally: have any of you tried taking low-dose naltrexone for auto-immune thyroid (Hashi's)? It seems to have helped many with other auto-immune conditions. I haven't tried it, but I'm interested. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 21, 2005 The herbal supp is called Prime One, and I got it from Dr. Manzanero. None of the ingredients look like they contain gluten (my kids cannot consume gluten, so I'm used to looking for hidden sources!). take care, > , > where did you find a liquid herbal for the adrenals ??? > I take raw adrenal capsules, but things dont digest properly for me, so all > my meds have to be under tongue or liquid. > I'd be interested in knowing about the one you mentioned. > I'm allergis to wheat, yeast and all forms of gluten. my lips, mouth, > throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines swells up if I consume any gluten. > my stomach and intestines will go into spasms for about 4 days til the > offending food is out of my system, its very painful. I was taken to > emergency room once because they didnt know what it was. > my eyes water non stop if I eat anything with wheat or gluten, and the > joints in my hands and feet swell and become very painful. one DR thought I > had rheumatoid arthritis and it turned out to be my allergy instead. > > right now I suffer from adrenal exhaustion. both my mother and my daughter > have adrenal disorders. and I'm right in the middle of them. > I started taking the raw adrenals..and they seem to help a little. but not > as much as I wish they would. > so I am interested in learning about the liquid supplement . > thanks > Lin > > > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:17:40 -0000 > From: " maryebe " <eberlein@a...> > Subject: thyroid vs. adrenal symptoms, plus other autoimmune disorders > > I have seen Dr. Manzanero twice now. He tested my adrenals after my > first visit. When I went back, he said that my adrenal hormone levels > were not very good, but asked me to try taking an herbal supplement > before we consider hormone supplementation. After a month, I gave up. > I noticed no change on the nasty herbal liquid. I felt he was > reluctant to supplement other hormones though. My free T3 and free T4 > levels were good, and we will retest my levels before my next visit. > I'm taking 1.75 grains of nature thyroid. Has anyone else found him > reluctant to supplement cortisol/aldosterone/DHEA? > > My fatigue and mental confusion have lessened quite a bit on my new > nature thyroid dose. I still have no stamina though - walking any > distance tires me. Is that a thyroid thing or not? I'm not falling > asleep when I get home from work any more, but I do feel exertion > quickly. Manzanero commented that my pulse rate was very high after > walking across his office building during my last visit. > > I've noticed that my stomach hurts after I eat in a restaurant. My > family eats gluten-free at home because my kids cannot tolerate > gluten-containing grains. Have any of you been tested for celiac? > Where would I go to be tested? > > Finally: have any of you tried taking low-dose naltrexone for > auto-immune thyroid (Hashi's)? It seems to have helped many with other > auto-immune conditions. I haven't tried it, but I'm interested. > > Thanks, > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 23, 2005 Cath, Thank you for your support. It was a very trying time. Thank God for my supportive family! I see Dr. Sone in ville (Highland Village) We are close to 1171 and Garden Ridge. I can take care of any of your MK needs (LOL)! The TSH reading just doesn't seem to be a good measure for me with Hashimoto's at all. I can look fine on the lab results and feel rotten! I do feel better on Armour! Thanks for the mail! cstherineflores wrote: Sorry to hear about the death of your first husband. That must have been quite a traumatic challenge for you, especially pregnancy and delivery.Which Dr. do you see, one in ville?Hey, I need some Kay, LOLI live in Highland Village, just north of ville.My TSH seems to be a challenge to regulate, as well. I can remember, when living in Denver, they couldn't regulate my TSH, so they had me taking different doses of Synthroid, every other day.I started Amour about 3 weeks ago.CathThank you!**************K.A.sFuture Independent Sales Director Kay Cosmetics"The most valuable gift that you can give your children is not money; it is the ability to think positively." - Kay Ash__________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 23, 2005 If you like I can put a link to your business in the member commercial folder. If there is no website, we can post a two sentence ad along with an email address. Please send it to me by private email. Vaglica wrote: Cath, Thank you for your support. It was a very trying time. Thank God for my supportive family! I see Dr. Sone in ville (Highland Village) We are close to 1171 and Garden Ridge. I can take care of any of your MK needs (LOL)! The TSH reading just doesn't seem to be a good measure for me with Hashimoto's at all. I can look fine on the lab results and feel rotten! I do feel better on Armour! Thanks for the mail! cstherineflores wrote: Sorry to hear about the death of your first husband. That must have been quite a traumatic challenge for you, especially pregnancy and delivery.Which Dr. do you see, one in ville?Hey, I need some Kay, LOLI live in Highland Village, just north of ville.My TSH seems to be a challenge to regulate, as well. I can remember, when living in Denver, they couldn't regulate my TSH, so they had me taking different doses of Synthroid, every other day.I started Amour about 3 weeks ago.Cath Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Couple of more questions for you – forgive me if I sound dumb – I am ! Ha! I don’t have much experience with politics and/or dealing with my state government, so you’ll have to help educate me: What function do the “Appropriations” committees serve? Would you address concerns to the entire Education Committees? Or just the Education Reform committees? Thank you! A. Weber Latest autism figures for Texas. Texas 2005-2006 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/afdr/ <http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/afdr/> S. " The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for enough good men to do nothing. " Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 23, 2006 , I do not have a medical answer for you, but on a personal level - let me tell you that I will pray for you to have strength and peace. Blessings to you! dixie in tampa, fl wrote: I have thyroid cancer and am in the middle of another internal radiation, which aggravates my asthma! Any advice??? I have no exposer to "triggers" while being radiated and isolated, other than stressors of being isolated, but I am scared! How do you deal with situations like this??? Internal radiation goes to the lungs, so how do I combat that? Eat right, stay calm, deep breathe... What else? I am stressing over the lack of knowledge I have! All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2007 I will stay in touch. Take care, -----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of leonie centSent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:24 PMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Hi , I'm going to get the Body Ecology Diet book too, and make some changes. I find getting the diet aspect right is the hardest thing, as craving junk foods can be one of the most insidious addictions to have. Anyway, I hope it works for you so keep in touch. Best, Leoni Re: Hello - I'm new Hello LeoniI am glad to see your post since I am in a similar situation. I have dealt with numerous addictions + depresion since very young. I have found many solutions in the 12 step/recovery communities, however, I am aware that I need more resources and a serious approach to diet. I think this might be it and I am very exited about the recovery videos and the diet testimonials.I met Stan very briefly last Saturday as I attended the DAN! conference and his suggestion was to 'jump into it'. It all seems completely safe. Right now I'm looking for a new General practicioner that can prescribe the nasal B12. In addition I am looking at the Body Ecology diet since I am convinced that I've had systemic fungus condition since I was very youg. I wish you luck in your endeavour and hopefully we will both have good news to share in the near future. Regards,>> Hello, I'm new here, and finding all the information on Stan's website fascinating in regard to Autism and chronic illness. Thanks Stan, for all your dedication and research, and making this information available to the public.> > I'm 42 y/o, have Rheumatoid Arthritis/anxiety/chronic fatigue/pain and dullness in the head/poor socialisation and feeling "different", and that's why I'm here. Although I don't have any proof, I feel that my problem is connected with diet, toxic overload/infection in my body - I just feel really bad after eating certain foods and always feel very unwell, although I never catch a cold or anything. It's next to impossible to find a practitioner who is aware of these issues, so finding it's a lonely and challenging journey trying to do it all on one's own.> > I'm hoping to get some pointers from others who might be on this group and experiencing similar problems. Especially with ideas on diet - that's a real challenge for me as I crave "junk" all the time and often give in. I've excluded a lot of the bad stuff like wheat and dairy etc, but the substitutes I use, like rice crackers and rice milk etc probably aren't much better, after reading some of the info here.> > If anyone has any ideas or pointers, I'd really appreciate any advice.> > Best,> Leonie (in Australia)> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 17, 2007 O.K., her it is, everything I know, are you ready!!!! This diet does work, did I mention work, it is hard work, but gets easier, almost simple as if it was never hard........ make sense? It is limited to meat fish, veggies,fruit, seeds, not legumes or nuts like peanuts, no grain whatsoever etc. It takes planning but the cravings disappear after day 4, because, grain has a hormonal effect combined with an insulin effect that creates most of your cravings in the first place, and most of them are false cravings. The body is left with this craving because grains create a vicious cycle of needing a lot from your body to digest them, there is an insulin spike more with grains with any thing thus creating this false hunger for even more than 2 days. That is why you need to go 4 days at least to truly rid your body of these false cravings. Next thing imagine breading your chicken in almond flower, eating white fish and fruit for breakfast, it is very fun, you have to get creative, but the pay off is that you find yourself, and yourself with a centered mind, energy, no naps, clarity.I love this diet, and to answer your last question, the raw veggies can be better, than cooked, but alternating is what I do.- MTo: mb12 valtrex From: 5osullivans@...Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:54:45 -0700Subject: RE: Hi Mattea, I have read conflicting instructions for this diet; especially about how to eat vegetables (raw?), and how much to eat. Do you have a good website? Thank you for the input; cravings are my BIGGEST roadblock. RE: I will stay in touch. Take care, -----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of leonie centSent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:24 PMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Hi , I'm going to get the Body Ecology Diet book too, and make some changes. I find getting the diet aspect right is the hardest thing, as craving junk foods can be one of the most insidious addictions to have. Anyway, I hope it works for you so keep in touch. Best, Leoni Re: Hello - I'm new Hello LeoniI am glad to see your post since I am in a similar situation. I have dealt with numerous addictions + depresion since very young. I have found many solutions in the 12 step/recovery communities, however, I am aware that I need more resources and a serious approach to diet. I think this might be it and I am very exited about the recovery videos and the diet testimonials.I met Stan very briefly last Saturday as I attended the DAN! conference and his suggestion was to 'jump into it'. It all seems completely safe. Right now I'm looking for a new General practicioner that can prescribe the nasal B12. In addition I am looking at the Body Ecology diet since I am convinced that I've had systemic fungus condition since I was very youg. I wish you luck in your endeavour and hopefully we will both have good news to share in the near future. Regards,>> Hello, I'm new here, and finding all the information on Stan's website fascinating in regard to Autism and chronic illness. Thanks Stan, for all your dedication and research, and making this information available to the public.> > I'm 42 y/o, have Rheumatoid Arthritis/anxiety/chronic fatigue/pain and dullness in the head/poor socialisation and feeling "different", and that's why I'm here. Although I don't have any proof, I feel that my problem is connected with diet, toxic overload/infection in my body - I just feel really bad after eating certain foods and always feel very unwell, although I never catch a cold or anything. It's next to impossible to find a practitioner who is aware of these issues, so finding it's a lonely and challenging journey trying to do it all on one's own.> > I'm hoping to get some pointers from others who might be on this group and experiencing similar problems. Especially with ideas on diet - that's a real challenge for me as I crave "junk" all the time and often give in. I've excluded a lot of the bad stuff like wheat and dairy etc, but the substitutes I use, like rice crackers and rice milk etc probably aren't much better, after reading some of the info here.> > If anyone has any ideas or pointers, I'd really appreciate any advice.> > Best,> Leonie (in Australia)> Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. Play Now! Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks Treats for You! Get 'em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2007 who does the IVIG for your child in New York. I am from Upstate soo very intrested. thks Kavita Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Kavita, The prescription is written by Dr. Gupta (UC Irvine). We do the infusions in our house every four weeks; a pediatric IV nurse comes to our house and does the whole thing. We use Access Therapeutics (I think they are in Westchester County) to obtain the IVIG, and the nurse is contracted through them as well (but was recommended by Dr. Gupta). Feel free to send amy more questions my way. Best, > > who does the IVIG for your child in New York. I am from Upstate > soo very intrested. thks Kavita > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Has it helped and have y'all had any issue's with the IV thus far? -------------- Original message from "" : -------------- Kavita,The prescription is written by Dr. Gupta (UC Irvine). We do the infusions in our house every four weeks; a pediatric IV nurse comes to our house and does the whole thing. We use Access Therapeutics (I think they are in Westchester County) to obtain the IVIG, and the nurse is contracted through them as well (but was recommended by Dr. Gupta).Feel free to send amy more questions my way.Best,>> who does the IVIG for your child in New York. I am from Upstate > soo very intrested. thks Kavita> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2007 We noted some interesting improvements in the first month (increased playfulness, better language), but nothing discernable since then. We continue the treatments as part of a comprehensive plan to address what look like a cluster of autoimmune issues (including severe GI disease). Best, > > > > who does the IVIG for your child in New York. I am from > Upstate > > soo very intrested. thks Kavita > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2007 We noted some interesting improvements in the first month (increased playfulness, better language), but nothing discernable since then. We continue the treatments as part of a comprehensive plan to address what look like a cluster of autoimmune issues (including severe GI disease). Best, > > > > who does the IVIG for your child in New York. I am from > Upstate > > soo very intrested. thks Kavita > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites