Re: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

[Guest guest]

hey Liz,

were you teaching in Thailand - most expats living there were, or wives of oil

mechs in the Gulf (of Thailand). I taught there for a year in 97,

cheers

joy

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

and so many of others who've responded re benefits of diet exercise etc. My

feelings exactly - bravo to our hard work , and winning so fantastically

well. All of us know too well how hard that work is, how much harder than for

anyone just wanting to do a bit of jogging to keep fit...

have thought about this ... HATE to rain on anyone's parade but ... dare I ...?

Bronch if in very early stages may be stalled for quite a while - a decade or 2?

However if the process has started, infx and age contribute to changes...

However, absolutely a healthy lifestyle, fresh air and enjoying life will give

you a 300% chance of better quality of life, for longer.

I only say this because during my 30s (living in tropics helped) I didn't have

exacerbations as previously (but too ignorant/in denial to capitalise on this).

Bouts of bronchitis, exacerbations, resumed when returned to polluted city, cold

winters....

What I'm really trying to say is just to be mindful - bit like someone who's had

a heart-attack, recovered and changed their lifestyle will not be so likely to

have another, but still vulnerable...

then again, I'm not a doctor so please feel free to totally ignore this

everyone!

cheers

joy

[Guest guest]

HI I am sure all of us would welcome any help from diets recipes etc that could possibly help us become more in tune tothe health of our bodies. I know I would love any advice..For instance what types of juices on the diet etcCheers Lee To: bronchiectasis Sent: Tuesday, 24 July 2012 5:15

PM Subject: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

Thank you Sharyn!

It is TRUE. Diet helps MORE THAN YOU WOULD KNOW. It's HARD sometimes. You need self motivation, but hey - what can be harder than being unwell??!!! Today I am on day 5 of a 7 day juice fast. I take pills/drinks/potions (all fresh/herbs - fantastic) and I do colemas (home colonics!) .. I lost 12 lbs in a week and at least 7 stay off afterwards if I eat healthily on an on-going basis. Fasting also shuts down your digestive system and allows the body to heal itself in some ways (not all ways, but it's flipping marvellous) ... and it gives me a renewed energy kick. All this stuff required willpower. First few times is tough as you get toxic reactions (head-aches, nausea, sickness .. from all the rubbish we consume) ... oddly, although I've been off my diet recently (cos I've felt so much better) I'm not getting reactions when I fast anymore. I think it's because I've been eating 'so clean' mostly for 18mths. It's so good for you.

I can work while I fast now because I'm used to it, but there are places you can go (like Thailand spas etc and the U.S. will have plenty I'm sure) where these things can be supervised. Then you can buy the kit on the net and so long as you have a bathroom with the room, you can then do it at home more cheaply.

If anyone wants to know more about fasting like this, try , Cleanse and Purify Thyself, Books 1 and 2. He's a bit of a nut about his beliefs and rants about health a lot (well, it IS a health book!) so it's not the easiest read in the world, but he has designed and refined a brilliant programme that people travel from all over the world to try out in Thailand. And it's in the book.

I started all of this to kick start my system when I was very tired and was having chest infections all the time. I really don't get them now. I used to catch EVERYTHING going, but this week my hubby had a throat closed up 90% and I didn't catch it. I'm still amazed!!

The one thing you have to understand as a bronchs sufferer is that it's not the fault of the NHS in UK or your doctors in your own country. I've had a lovely letter from someone in Australia who has had bronchs since she was 7 and has NEVER had diet advice. It's just not their focus.

To take control of your own health, you need to take control of what information is being fed to you and decide what is working and what isn't, then you need to look elsewhere and find alternative ways of helping yourself. One thing is for sure - just NEVER NEVER accept that if you're told 'this is the best you will be' that this is the case. I was told that and I defied I refused to accept it. It's why I signed myself out of the hospital after a couple of visits. When you accept, you will be left with what you health you are in. When you don't, you could improve it immeasurably.

Sorry to preach a bit - but I've worked REALLY hard to get better and it's been a long enough haul - 18 months of working on it after over 10 yrs of not being well every winter.

I urge everyone here with this problem to re-look at their diet and lifestyle and try to work towards a place where you are eating waaay better and not relying solely on drugs and hospital advice. It's YOUR body, not theirs, after all!!

We have ONE life. Make the most of it. My address is sarahjackson100@... if anyone would like to ask questions. I'm no guru. I just have 5% lung damage, but you know, you can stop your damage getting worse if you take care of yourself and I'm happy to share anything I've learned if it helps someone else who wants to try something different.

I will post some yummy recipes here one day when I get some time Sharyn. Eating healthily doesn't need to be boring!!! Raw foods and naughty foods can be made from healthy ingredients. Trust me :-)

xxx

>

> Hi - it has taken me awhile to respond to your fabulous email, but here I am. I so enjoyed reading your email and am so happy you have found success with your diet. I had thrush at one time because of taking Advair and through a homeopathic Dr. I was on a no sugar, no wheat, etc. diet and felt the best I have ever felt. However, once I got better, I was back on a regular diet. I have always eaten a good diet and maintained my weight but it is so HARD not to eat some bad things. Can I give up my red wine? I am inspired and am motivated to try it.

> Please keep in touch with us bronchies.

> Sharyn from IA

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: bronchiectasis

> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:29 AM

> Subject: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

>

>

> Â

> Hi Guys

>

> I visited here 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed with 5% lung damage from bronchs. I was getting congested and had a persistant cough and it was clear from this site that I have a very mild case of it, where others are in a very bad way. However, I ignored my condition for 18mths after diagnosis (as is tempting when you don't like the news!) then I tried the NHS advice ... but, while I know their intentions were good, it didn't help much.

>

> I was exhausted a lot and had long working days at week-ends doing solo stage shows. They told me to get up half an hour earlier than usual on a 12 hr working day and work out for 20 mins until I was out of breath, then do my postural drainage exercices. And if I had a bad infection any-time, I could self administer (I was allowed to keep double dose drugs at home) ... and double my dose from the normal person's dose. That's heavy stuff! I knew that was helping in one way - because when I didn't dose up extra my infections didn't shift - but I didn't like taking so many antiobiotics. And I couldn't do that exercise thing on busy mornings - or in fact on many mornings!

>

> And I knew there must be other answers.

>

> So I went to Thailand. I spent time at a spa cleansing my body (juice fasting and colemas) ... I took advice from various people on health and daily diet and happened to meet an iridologist who's seriously into health and who asked what my problem was. She suggested I take wheat, dairy and artificial sugars out of my diet. And I did. With immediate effect. I stuck with it for 8 months that year and before long I was cycling every day (honestly!) and felt 20 years younger. I was a bit shocked at how quickly it happened too.

>

> For the past 3 years I have noticed a very clear pattern. When I steer clear of wheat, diary and artificial sugars my cough disappears completely ... I produce ZERO excess mucus (you can eat goats and sheep products but now cow's products ... but no processed sugar, so you have to make all your own food because even shop bought salads have rubbish sugar in - which I didn't realise until I read EVERY label in detail! and of course, no alcohol is allowable)....

>

> The theory is that wheat is a complex carbohydrate and that the body has to work harder to break it down. To break it down the body has to produce more saliva. As bronchs sufferers, that excess is gonna sit in the damaged pockets of our lungs where the cilia have broken and that causes extra congestion which requires more postural drainage (in severe cases) or in mine, a persistant cough. I only rid myself of my mucus when I exercised or laughed heartily (!) or it disposed of itself naturally once or twice a day.

>

> We all know that dairy is seriously bad for congestion anyway. If you know anything about singers, they steer clear of it, most especially if they have a cold, as it promotes the production of mucus.

>

> And sugar? I was allowed natural sugars, so - in moderation - fruit was ok, natural RAW honey (others go through a heat process) ... and agave syrup (only buy from health shops and I would recommend if you have acute bronchs that you should prob stay off sugars like this pretty much altogether and test it's introduction slowly.)

>

> I ate a lot of raw foods, bought some new kitchen kit and learned how to make raw recipes. Not tons, but some basic ideas that saw me through summer and some snacks to take on the road when I'm running around any-time. Just so I kept a balance with cooked and raw foods and kept healthy.

>

> So .... this way of eating rocks. Now, I'm not suggesting that it CAN and WILL work for EVERYONE. This is just my own experience, but it costs very little to change your diet and whilst wheat free pastas cost more than wheat ones, it's a small sacrifice to make to see if it could help you.

>

> If I keep off dairy (and most of the time, wheat) my bronchs doesn't bother me at all. I have now had 2 winters for the first time in 20 years without a lung infection. I think my lungs are generally a lot cleaner now. I got low level colds, but nothing serious .. and I used to get horrible infections for 4-6/8 weeks. Sometimes a month long infection, that would clear up for a day or two, then I'd be straight into the next one. I was told once that I was one step from pnuemonia if I didn't look after myself because I worked when I was unwell.

>

> So .. I hope my story helps someone out there. Everyone was very welcoming when I joined the forum, but the stories kind of scared me too. I wanted to experiment my own way then come back and share my success if I had it. And I have. It took a few years to get through to that point, but I just wanted to share it with you guys and girls.

>

> Please let me know if it's been of use. And keep this email address and let me know if you try it out and it works for you!

>

> mailto:sarahjackson100%40btinternet.com

>

> To your GOOD health!

>

> x

>

[Guest guest]

, you have an inspiring story! I have heard wonderful things about juice fasts, seven days is a long one. On the colonics, though, the alternative/complimentary medical doctors I've followed for many yrs don't feel they are necessary and can be harmful. Dr. Weil and Dr. Oz are who I'm speaking of specifically. It is absolutely true a stellar diet and exercising to our maximum can do wonders for how we feel, and it's all under our control... self control.

Thanks for your wonderful helpful suggestions.

Kay

To: bronchiectasis Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:15:44 AMSubject: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

Thank you Sharyn! It is TRUE. Diet helps MORE THAN YOU WOULD KNOW. It's HARD sometimes. You need self motivation, but hey - what can be harder than being unwell??!!! Today I am on day 5 of a 7 day juice fast. I take pills/drinks/potions (all fresh/herbs - fantastic) and I do colemas (home colonics!) .. I lost 12 lbs in a week and at least 7 stay off afterwards if I eat healthily on an on-going basis. Fasting also shuts down your digestive system and allows the body to heal itself in some ways (not all ways, but it's flipping marvellous) ... and it gives me a renewed energy kick. All this stuff required willpower. First few times is tough as you get toxic reactions (head-aches, nausea, sickness .. from all the rubbish we consume) ... oddly, although I've been off my diet recently (cos I've felt so much better) I'm not getting reactions when I fast anymore. I think it's because I've been eating 'so clean' mostly for 18mths. It's so good for you.I can work while I fast now because I'm used to it, but there are places you can go (like Thailand spas etc and the U.S. will have plenty I'm sure) where these things can be supervised. Then you can buy the kit on the net and so long as you have a bathroom with the room, you can then do it at home more cheaply. If anyone wants to know more about fasting like this, try , Cleanse and Purify Thyself, Books 1 and 2. He's a bit of a nut about his beliefs and rants about health a lot (well, it IS a health book!) so it's not the easiest read in the world, but he has designed and refined a brilliant programme that people travel from all over the world to try out in Thailand. And it's in the book.I started all of this to kick start my system when I was very tired and was having chest infections all the time. I really don't get them now. I used to catch EVERYTHING going, but this week my hubby had a throat closed up 90% and I didn't catch it. I'm still amazed!!The one thing you have to understand as a bronchs sufferer is that it's not the fault of the NHS in UK or your doctors in your own country. I've had a lovely letter from someone in Australia who has had bronchs since she was 7 and has NEVER had diet advice. It's just not their focus.To take control of your own health, you need to take control of what information is being fed to you and decide what is working and what isn't, then you need to look elsewhere and find alternative ways of helping yourself. One thing is for sure - just NEVER NEVER accept that if you're told 'this is the best you will be' that this is the case. I was told that and I defied I refused to accept it. It's why I signed myself out of the hospital after a couple of visits. When you accept, you will be left with what you health you are in. When you don't, you could improve it immeasurably. Sorry to preach a bit - but I've worked REALLY hard to get better and it's been a long enough haul - 18 months of working on it after over 10 yrs of not being well every winter.I urge everyone here with this problem to re-look at their diet and lifestyle and try to work towards a place where you are eating waaay better and not relying solely on drugs and hospital advice. It's YOUR body, not theirs, after all!!We have ONE life. Make the most of it. My address is sarahjackson100@... if anyone would like to ask questions. I'm no guru. I just have 5% lung damage, but you know, you can stop your damage getting worse if you take care of yourself and I'm happy to share anything I've learned if it helps someone else who wants to try something different.I will post some yummy recipes here one day when I get some time Sharyn. Eating healthily doesn't need to be boring!!! Raw foods and naughty foods can be made from healthy ingredients. Trust me :-)xxx>> Hi - it has taken me awhile to respond to your fabulous email, but here I am. I so enjoyed reading your email and am so happy you have found success with your diet. I had thrush at one time because of taking Advair and through a homeopathic Dr. I was on a no sugar, no wheat, etc. diet and felt the best I have ever felt. However, once I got better, I was back on a regular diet. I have always eaten a good diet and maintained my weight but it is so HARD not to eat some bad things. Can I give up my red wine? I am inspired and am motivated to try it.> Please keep in touch with us bronchies.> Sharyn from IA> > > ________________________________> > To: bronchiectasis > Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:29 AM> Subject: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!> > >  > Hi Guys > > I visited here 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed with 5% lung damage from bronchs. I was getting congested and had a persistant cough and it was clear from this site that I have a very mild case of it, where others are in a very bad way. However, I ignored my condition for 18mths after diagnosis (as is tempting when you don't like the news!) then I tried the NHS advice ... but, while I know their intentions were good, it didn't help much.> > I was exhausted a lot and had long working days at week-ends doing solo stage shows. They told me to get up half an hour earlier than usual on a 12 hr working day and work out for 20 mins until I was out of breath, then do my postural drainage exercices. And if I had a bad infection any-time, I could self administer (I was allowed to keep double dose drugs at home) ... and double my dose from the normal person's dose. That's heavy stuff! I knew that was helping in one way - because when I didn't dose up extra my infections didn't shift - but I didn't like taking so many antiobiotics. And I couldn't do that exercise thing on busy mornings - or in fact on many mornings!> > And I knew there must be other answers. > > So I went to Thailand. I spent time at a spa cleansing my body (juice fasting and colemas) ... I took advice from various people on health and daily diet and happened to meet an iridologist who's seriously into health and who asked what my problem was. She suggested I take wheat, dairy and artificial sugars out of my diet. And I did. With immediate effect. I stuck with it for 8 months that year and before long I was cycling every day (honestly!) and felt 20 years younger. I was a bit shocked at how quickly it happened too.> > For the past 3 years I have noticed a very clear pattern. When I steer clear of wheat, diary and artificial sugars my cough disappears completely ... I produce ZERO excess mucus (you can eat goats and sheep products but now cow's products ... but no processed sugar, so you have to make all your own food because even shop bought salads have rubbish sugar in - which I didn't realise until I read EVERY label in detail! and of course, no alcohol is allowable).... > > The theory is that wheat is a complex carbohydrate and that the body has to work harder to break it down. To break it down the body has to produce more saliva. As bronchs sufferers, that excess is gonna sit in the damaged pockets of our lungs where the cilia have broken and that causes extra congestion which requires more postural drainage (in severe cases) or in mine, a persistant cough. I only rid myself of my mucus when I exercised or laughed heartily (!) or it disposed of itself naturally once or twice a day.> > We all know that dairy is seriously bad for congestion anyway. If you know anything about singers, they steer clear of it, most especially if they have a cold, as it promotes the production of mucus.> > And sugar? I was allowed natural sugars, so - in moderation - fruit was ok, natural RAW honey (others go through a heat process) ... and agave syrup (only buy from health shops and I would recommend if you have acute bronchs that you should prob stay off sugars like this pretty much altogether and test it's introduction slowly.) > > I ate a lot of raw foods, bought some new kitchen kit and learned how to make raw recipes. Not tons, but some basic ideas that saw me through summer and some snacks to take on the road when I'm running around any-time. Just so I kept a balance with cooked and raw foods and kept healthy.> > So .... this way of eating rocks. Now, I'm not suggesting that it CAN and WILL work for EVERYONE. This is just my own experience, but it costs very little to change your diet and whilst wheat free pastas cost more than wheat ones, it's a small sacrifice to make to see if it could help you.> > If I keep off dairy (and most of the time, wheat) my bronchs doesn't bother me at all. I have now had 2 winters for the first time in 20 years without a lung infection. I think my lungs are generally a lot cleaner now. I got low level colds, but nothing serious .. and I used to get horrible infections for 4-6/8 weeks. Sometimes a month long infection, that would clear up for a day or two, then I'd be straight into the next one. I was told once that I was one step from pnuemonia if I didn't look after myself because I worked when I was unwell. > > So .. I hope my story helps someone out there. Everyone was very welcoming when I joined the forum, but the stories kind of scared me too. I wanted to experiment my own way then come back and share my success if I had it. And I have. It took a few years to get through to that point, but I just wanted to share it with you guys and girls.> > Please let me know if it's been of use. And keep this email address and let me know if you try it out and it works for you!> > mailto:sarahjackson100%40btinternet.com> > To your GOOD health!> > x>

[Guest guest]

Yes, read years ago that those who can "hold" their alcohol actually don't have very healthy bodies. I've never been able to drink, a real light-weight. Now I can't at all due to it being a bad acid reflux trigger for me. Never really drank anyway except for a fruity drink if out with friends once or twice a year, but as you say, would love to have a glass of red wine for it's health benefits.

Kay

To: bronchiectasis Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:18:28 AMSubject: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

Hear hear Kay! If you readc those books, he blames our diet for most modern illnesses. We eat so much processed rubbish - what should we expect?! My liver is healthy, but because I'm so clean now, I can hardly drink these days. It makes me feel ill. Bit of a bore, as I love a good glass of wine (!) but ultimately, alchohol is a poison and a healthier body will let you know that I guess ;-) ... DIET DIET DIET. Keep looking/reading/seeking. To coin an old one ... WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. It's very true.>> > > Sharyn, just as an FYI for all our members, my son-in-law's sister, about 50 yrs old, has had fantastic success with lowering her blood pressure and getting all her lab results into great shape by doing just as you say; eliminating all sugar and gluten from her diet. She is overweight (runs in her family), but now has normal blood pressure for the first time in many yrs, and all her other lab work is just perfect. She eats a mostly raw vegan diet, no sugar, and no gluten and it has changed her life! She just announced these great results to us last week after having a physical and blood work. > >  > > Interesting, and hard to do, as you say. > > Kay > > > > THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS! > > > >  > > Hi Guys > > I visited here 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed with 5% lung damage from bronchs. I was getting congested and had a persistant cough and it was clear from this site that I have a very mild case of it, where others are in a very bad way. However, I ignored my condition for 18mths after diagnosis (as is tempting when you don't like the news!) then I tried the NHS advice ... but, while I know their intentions were good, it didn't help much. > > I was exhausted a lot and had long working days at week-ends doing solo stage shows. They told me to get up half an hour earlier than usual on a 12 hr working day and work out for 20 mins until I was out of breath, then do my postural drainage exercices. And if I had a bad infection any-time, I could self administer (I was allowed to keep double dose drugs at home) ... and double my dose from the normal person's dose. That's heavy stuff! I knew that was helping in one way - because when I didn't dose up extra my infections didn't shift - but I didn't like taking so many antiobiotics. And I couldn't do that exercise thing on busy mornings - or in fact on many mornings! > > And I knew there must be other answers. > > So I went to Thailand. I spent time at a spa cleansing my body (juice fasting and colemas) ... I took advice from various people on health and daily diet and happened to meet an iridologist who's seriously into health and who asked what my problem was. She suggested I take wheat, dairy and artificial sugars out of my diet. And I did. With immediate effect. I stuck with it for 8 months that year and before long I was cycling every day (honestly!) and felt 20 years younger. I was a bit shocked at how quickly it happened too. > > For the past 3 years I have noticed a very clear pattern. When I steer clear of wheat, diary and artificial sugars my cough disappears completely ... I produce ZERO excess mucus (you can eat goats and sheep products but now cow's products ... but no processed sugar, so you have to make all your own food because even shop bought salads have rubbish sugar in - which I didn't realise until I read EVERY label in detail! and of course, no alcohol is allowable).... > > The theory is that wheat is a complex carbohydrate and that the body has to work harder to break it down. To break it down the body has to produce more saliva. As bronchs sufferers, that excess is gonna sit in the damaged pockets of our lungs where the cilia have broken and that causes extra congestion which requires more postural drainage (in severe cases) or in mine, a persistant cough. I only rid myself of my mucus when I exercised or laughed heartily (!) or it disposed of itself naturally once or twice a day. > > We all know that dairy is seriously bad for congestion anyway. If you know anything about singers, they steer clear of it, most especially if they have a cold, as it promotes the production of mucus. > > And sugar? I was allowed natural sugars, so - in moderation - fruit was ok, natural RAW honey (others go through a heat process) ... and agave syrup (only buy from health shops and I would recommend if you have acute bronchs that you should prob stay off sugars like this pretty much altogether and test it's introduction slowly.) > > I ate a lot of raw foods, bought some new kitchen kit and learned how to make raw recipes. Not tons, but some basic ideas that saw me through summer and some snacks to take on the road when I'm running around any-time. Just so I kept a balance with cooked and raw foods and kept healthy. > > So .... this way of eating rocks. Now, I'm not suggesting that it CAN and WILL work for EVERYONE. This is just my own experience, but it costs very little to change your diet and whilst wheat free pastas cost more than wheat ones, it's a small sacrifice to make to see if it could help you. > > If I keep off dairy (and most of the time, wheat) my bronchs doesn't bother me at all. I have now had 2 winters for the first time in 20 years without a lung infection. I think my lungs are generally a lot cleaner now. I got low level colds, but nothing serious .. and I used to get horrible infections for 4-6/8 weeks. Sometimes a month long infection, that would clear up for a day or two, then I'd be straight into the next one. I was told once that I was one step from pnuemonia if I didn't look after myself because I worked when I was unwell. > > So .. I hope my story helps someone out there. Everyone was very welcoming when I joined the forum, but the stories kind of scared me too. I wanted to experiment my own way then come back and share my success if I had it. And I have. It took a few years to get through to that point, but I just wanted to share it with you guys and girls. > > Please let me know if it's been of use. And keep this email address and let me know if you try it out and it works for you! > > mailto:sarahjackson100%40btinternet.com > > To your GOOD health! > > x>

[Guest guest]

Lee, when people do the juice fasts (or just make them for health's sake), they use most any and all veggies, a large variety of dark leafy greens (go down the produce rows at any good grocery store and pick the darkest, strongest ones you can find and mix in a little sweeter ones for palatability), carrots, and I'm sure will have specifics for you. Also lemons and limes are great to add taste and the nutrition of citrus. It's hard to go wrong with colorful vegetables, and a few fruits. Fruits are so high in sugar, I think they are used in limited quantities. A high quality juicer can be bought at health and nutrition stores, or I'm sure stores such as Walmart, Target, or other large chain retail outlets have them. Could order on-line from Amazon.com, too, I'll bet. Cheaper that way.

Kay

To: bronchiectasis Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:28:22 AMSubject: Re: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

HI

I am sure all of us would welcome any help from diets recipes etc that could possibly help us become more in tune to

the health of our bodies. I know I would love any advice..For instance what types of juices on the diet etc

Cheers Lee

To: bronchiectasis Sent: Tuesday, 24 July 2012 5:15 PMSubject: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

Thank you Sharyn! It is TRUE. Diet helps MORE THAN YOU WOULD KNOW. It's HARD sometimes. You need self motivation, but hey - what can be harder than being unwell??!!! Today I am on day 5 of a 7 day juice fast. I take pills/drinks/potions (all fresh/herbs - fantastic) and I do colemas (home colonics!) .. I lost 12 lbs in a week and at least 7 stay off afterwards if I eat healthily on an on-going basis. Fasting also shuts down your digestive system and allows the body to heal itself in some ways (not all ways, but it's flipping marvellous) ... and it gives me a renewed energy kick. All this stuff required willpower. First few times is tough as you get toxic reactions (head-aches, nausea, sickness .. from all the rubbish we consume) ... oddly, although I've been off my diet recently (cos I've felt so much better) I'm not getting reactions when I fast anymore. I think it's because I've been eating 'so clean' mostly for 18mths. It's so good for you.I can work while I fast now because I'm used to it, but there are places you can go (like Thailand spas etc and the U.S. will have plenty I'm sure) where these things can be supervised. Then you can buy the kit on the net and so long as you have a bathroom with the room, you can then do it at home more cheaply. If anyone wants to know more about fasting like this, try , Cleanse and Purify Thyself, Books 1 and 2. He's a bit of a nut about his beliefs and rants about health a lot (well, it IS a health book!) so it's not the easiest read in the world, but he has designed and refined a brilliant programme that people travel from all over the world to try out in Thailand. And it's in the book.I started all of this to kick start my system when I was very tired and was having chest infections all the time. I really don't get them now. I used to catch EVERYTHING going, but this week my hubby had a throat closed up 90% and I didn't catch it. I'm still amazed!!The one thing you have to understand as a bronchs sufferer is that it's not the fault of the NHS in UK or your doctors in your own country. I've had a lovely letter from someone in Australia who has had bronchs since she was 7 and has NEVER had diet advice. It's just not their focus.To take control of your own health, you need to take control of what information is being fed to you and decide what is working and what isn't, then you need to look elsewhere and find alternative ways of helping yourself. One thing is for sure - just NEVER NEVER accept that if you're told 'this is the best you will be' that this is the case. I was told that and I defied I refused to accept it. It's why I signed myself out of the hospital after a couple of visits. When you accept, you will be left with what you health you are in. When you don't, you could improve it immeasurably. Sorry to preach a bit - but I've worked REALLY hard to get better and it's been a long enough haul - 18 months of working on it after over 10 yrs of not being well every winter.I urge everyone here with this problem to re-look at their diet and lifestyle and try to work towards a place where you are eating waaay better and not relying solely on drugs and hospital advice. It's YOUR body, not theirs, after all!!We have ONE life. Make the most of it. My address is sarahjackson100@... if anyone would like to ask questions. I'm no guru. I just have 5% lung damage, but you know, you can stop your damage getting worse if you take care of yourself and I'm happy to share anything I've learned if it helps someone else who wants to try something different.I will post some yummy recipes here one day when I get some time Sharyn. Eating healthily doesn't need to be boring!!! Raw foods and naughty foods can be made from healthy ingredients. Trust me :-)xxx>> Hi - it has taken me awhile to respond to your fabulous email, but here I am. I so enjoyed reading your email and am so happy you have found success with your diet. I had thrush at one time because of taking Advair and through a homeopathic Dr. I was on a no sugar, no wheat, etc. diet and felt the best I have ever felt. However, once I got better, I was back on a regular diet. I have always eaten a good diet and maintained my weight but it is so HARD not to eat some bad things. Can I give up my red wine? I am inspired and am motivated to try it.> Please keep in touch with us bronchies.> Sharyn from IA> > > ________________________________> > To: bronchiectasis > Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:29 AM> Subject: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!> > >  > Hi Guys > > I visited here 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed with 5% lung damage from bronchs. I was getting congested and had a persistant cough and it was clear from this site that I have a very mild case of it, where others are in a very bad way. However, I ignored my condition for 18mths after diagnosis (as is tempting when you don't like the news!) then I tried the NHS advice ... but, while I know their intentions were good, it didn't help much.> > I was exhausted a lot and had long working days at week-ends doing solo stage shows. They told me to get up half an hour earlier than usual on a 12 hr working day and work out for 20 mins until I was out of breath, then do my postural drainage exercices. And if I had a bad infection any-time, I could self administer (I was allowed to keep double dose drugs at home) ... and double my dose from the normal person's dose. That's heavy stuff! I knew that was helping in one way - because when I didn't dose up extra my infections didn't shift - but I didn't like taking so many antiobiotics. And I couldn't do that exercise thing on busy mornings - or in fact on many mornings!> > And I knew there must be other answers. > > So I went to Thailand. I spent time at a spa cleansing my body (juice fasting and colemas) ... I took advice from various people on health and daily diet and happened to meet an iridologist who's seriously into health and who asked what my problem was. She suggested I take wheat, dairy and artificial sugars out of my diet. And I did. With immediate effect. I stuck with it for 8 months that year and before long I was cycling every day (honestly!) and felt 20 years younger. I was a bit shocked at how quickly it happened too.> > For the past 3 years I have noticed a very clear pattern. When I steer clear of wheat, diary and artificial sugars my cough disappears completely ... I produce ZERO excess mucus (you can eat goats and sheep products but now cow's products ... but no processed sugar, so you have to make all your own food because even shop bought salads have rubbish sugar in - which I didn't realise until I read EVERY label in detail! and of course, no alcohol is allowable).... > > The theory is that wheat is a complex carbohydrate and that the body has to work harder to break it down. To break it down the body has to produce more saliva. As bronchs sufferers, that excess is gonna sit in the damaged pockets of our lungs where the cilia have broken and that causes extra congestion which requires more postural drainage (in severe cases) or in mine, a persistant cough. I only rid myself of my mucus when I exercised or laughed heartily (!) or it disposed of itself naturally once or twice a day.> > We all know that dairy is seriously bad for congestion anyway. If you know anything about singers, they steer clear of it, most especially if they have a cold, as it promotes the production of mucus.> > And sugar? I was allowed natural sugars, so - in moderation - fruit was ok, natural RAW honey (others go through a heat process) ... and agave syrup (only buy from health shops and I would recommend if you have acute bronchs that you should prob stay off sugars like this pretty much altogether and test it's introduction slowly.) > > I ate a lot of raw foods, bought some new kitchen kit and learned how to make raw recipes. Not tons, but some basic ideas that saw me through summer and some snacks to take on the road when I'm running around any-time. Just so I kept a balance with cooked and raw foods and kept healthy.> > So .... this way of eating rocks. Now, I'm not suggesting that it CAN and WILL work for EVERYONE. This is just my own experience, but it costs very little to change your diet and whilst wheat free pastas cost more than wheat ones, it's a small sacrifice to make to see if it could help you.> > If I keep off dairy (and most of the time, wheat) my bronchs doesn't bother me at all. I have now had 2 winters for the first time in 20 years without a lung infection. I think my lungs are generally a lot cleaner now. I got low level colds, but nothing serious .. and I used to get horrible infections for 4-6/8 weeks. Sometimes a month long infection, that would clear up for a day or two, then I'd be straight into the next one. I was told once that I was one step from pnuemonia if I didn't look after myself because I worked when I was unwell. > > So .. I hope my story helps someone out there. Everyone was very welcoming when I joined the forum, but the stories kind of scared me too. I wanted to experiment my own way then come back and share my success if I had it. And I have. It took a few years to get through to that point, but I just wanted to share it with you guys and girls.> > Please let me know if it's been of use. And keep this email address and let me know if you try it out and it works for you!> > mailto:sarahjackson100%40btinternet.com> > To your GOOD health!> > x>

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When I first had acid reflux very badly, cooked bananas were the only fruit I could tolerate! I've always found them easy to digest, but they are high in sugar and calories. Nuts and seeds are very nutritious unless there is some medical need to eliminate them. They are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, and they actually have anit-cancer fatty acids. Walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and others are absolute powerhouses of nutrition, especially in a diet that has eliminated or cut down on meat.

One thing I've learned is that the medical profession is like any other in that several very well educated doctors may have several different opinions on treatments, diet, etc. It's also important to pay attention to whether any "medical" professional is selling any product he is recommending or profiting from "treatments" like colonics, IV infusions of glutathione and chelating agents, or anything else.

Kay

To: bronchiectasis Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 2:35:15 AMSubject: Re: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!

Diet is a BIG subject and I'm still learning and don't know it all by any means Lee, but here are some sweet recipes (and 1 savoury) that I learned in Thailand (and my variations) .. PLAY with them once you're familiar. They can be changed to anything you want. Remember that seeds/nuts are fattening, so limit your intake though! Also, I looked at a site last week for cancer sufferers (a health centre in the U.S. who don't allow any nuts or seeds as they reckon they interfere with digestion) .. that's a diet for very seriously ill people though and I haven't found ANY trouble with nuts or seeds myself. I make my own rye bread (shop bought stuff always has sugar in it - and that will be processed sugar!) and it's heavy - because I cut out yeast - but you can play with any recipe to suit your tastes and disallowed foods. Will post some recipes in next thread. When I get time, I'll type some more out and send'em over. Juices? Well Lee, I think anything in moderation is fine, although I will say that bananas are forbidden for lung problems!!! They were one of my fave fruits and I have largely given them up. A HUGE loss to me, but they're not supposed to be very digestible. I can't remember, but I think when they're less ripe they're worse, but either way, it's best to stay off them if you have bronchs, apparently. A lot of this stuff applies to general health too - although keen juicers do tend to use a lot of bananas in their juices, as they're a great bulking agent and also filling.Hope that helps. Keep searching the net and just type in 'wheat free, dairy free, sugar free recipes' and TONS of stuff will come up!> >> > Hi - it has taken me awhile to respond to your fabulous email, but here I am. I so enjoyed reading your email and am so happy you have found success with your diet. I had thrush at one time because of taking Advair and through a homeopathic Dr. I was on a no sugar, no wheat, etc. diet and felt the best I have ever felt. However, once I got better, I was back on a regular diet. I have always eaten a good diet and maintained my weight but it is so HARD not to eat some bad things. Can I give up my red wine? I am inspired and am motivated to try it.> > Please keep in touch with us bronchies.> > Sharyn from IA> > > > > > ________________________________> > From: bty114880 <sarahjackson100@>> > To: bronchiectasis > > Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:29 AM> > Subject: THERE IS HOPE FOR BRONCHS SUFFERERS!> > > > > >  > > Hi Guys > > > > I visited here 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed with 5% lung damage from bronchs. I was getting congested and had a persistant cough and it was clear from this site that I have a very mild case of it, where others are in a very bad way. However, I ignored my condition for 18mths after diagnosis (as is tempting when you don't like the news!) then I tried the NHS advice ... but, while I know their intentions were good, it didn't help much.> > > > I was exhausted a lot and had long working days at week-ends doing solo stage shows. They told me to get up half an hour earlier than usual on a 12 hr working day and work out for 20 mins until I was out of breath, then do my postural drainage exercices. And if I had a bad infection any-time, I could self administer (I was allowed to keep double dose drugs at home) ... and double my dose from the normal person's dose. That's heavy stuff! I knew that was helping in one way - because when I didn't dose up extra my infections didn't shift - but I didn't like taking so many antiobiotics. And I couldn't do that exercise thing on busy mornings - or in fact on many mornings!> > > > And I knew there must be other answers. > > > > So I went to Thailand. I spent time at a spa cleansing my body (juice fasting and colemas) ... I took advice from various people on health and daily diet and happened to meet an iridologist who's seriously into health and who asked what my problem was. She suggested I take wheat, dairy and artificial sugars out of my diet. And I did. With immediate effect. I stuck with it for 8 months that year and before long I was cycling every day (honestly!) and felt 20 years younger. I was a bit shocked at how quickly it happened too.> > > > For the past 3 years I have noticed a very clear pattern. When I steer clear of wheat, diary and artificial sugars my cough disappears completely ... I produce ZERO excess mucus (you can eat goats and sheep products but now cow's products ... but no processed sugar, so you have to make all your own food because even shop bought salads have rubbish sugar in - which I didn't realise until I read EVERY label in detail! and of course, no alcohol is allowable).... > > > > The theory is that wheat is a complex carbohydrate and that the body has to work harder to break it down. To break it down the body has to produce more saliva. As bronchs sufferers, that excess is gonna sit in the damaged pockets of our lungs where the cilia have broken and that causes extra congestion which requires more postural drainage (in severe cases) or in mine, a persistant cough. I only rid myself of my mucus when I exercised or laughed heartily (!) or it disposed of itself naturally once or twice a day.> > > > We all know that dairy is seriously bad for congestion anyway. If you know anything about singers, they steer clear of it, most especially if they have a cold, as it promotes the production of mucus.> > > > And sugar? I was allowed natural sugars, so - in moderation - fruit was ok, natural RAW honey (others go through a heat process) ... and agave syrup (only buy from health shops and I would recommend if you have acute bronchs that you should prob stay off sugars like this pretty much altogether and test it's introduction slowly.) > > > > I ate a lot of raw foods, bought some new kitchen kit and learned how to make raw recipes. Not tons, but some basic ideas that saw me through summer and some snacks to take on the road when I'm running around any-time. Just so I kept a balance with cooked and raw foods and kept healthy.> > > > So .... this way of eating rocks. Now, I'm not suggesting that it CAN and WILL work for EVERYONE. This is just my own experience, but it costs very little to change your diet and whilst wheat free pastas cost more than wheat ones, it's a small sacrifice to make to see if it could help you.> > > > If I keep off dairy (and most of the time, wheat) my bronchs doesn't bother me at all. I have now had 2 winters for the first time in 20 years without a lung infection. I think my lungs are generally a lot cleaner now. I got low level colds, but nothing serious .. and I used to get horrible infections for 4-6/8 weeks. Sometimes a month long infection, that would clear up for a day or two, then I'd be straight into the next one. I was told once that I was one step from pnuemonia if I didn't look after myself because I worked when I was unwell. > > > > So .. I hope my story helps someone out there. Everyone was very welcoming when I joined the forum, but the stories kind of scared me too. I wanted to experiment my own way then come back and share my success if I had it. And I have. It took a few years to get through to that point, but I just wanted to share it with you guys and girls.> > > > Please let me know if it's been of use. And keep this email address and let me know if you try it out and it works for you!> > > > mailto:sarahjackson100%40btinternet.com> > > > To your GOOD health!> > > > x> >>