Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Jerry, Do you take niacin? If not, I would recommend you take 1000mg of niacin per day forever. If you do, you will not need the aspirin81mg, which is what I use to take before going on niacin. Niacin comes in several forms, the regular niacin, which causes a flush that some people cannot stand, and flush free niacin, which causes no flush and every body can take it without any problems. I also take a B complex caplet that contains 500mg of Vitamin C daily. In my opinion all diabetics should be on a vitamin B complex caplet daily for the rest of their life or until they die, which ever comes first. In recorded history there has never been a death caused by a vitamin overdose, whereas just last year there were around 30 deaths in the USA due to aspirin overdose. The vitamins will not cause any problems with the drugs that you presently take. The two vitamins niacin 1000mg and vitamin B complex with vitamin C will cost you around $4 or $5 per month, which is a cheap price to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Really, I'm not kidding. Diet Database? > My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, > gallbladder > and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not > aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician > tell > her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical > problem > she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong > with > her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's > good > and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from the > whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not possible, > but is there any known database that I could download that would give a > wide > range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods > would > be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, > gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in > black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her > understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I > want > my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to confusion > city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who can't > seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid > print > data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? > > Bill Powers > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Niacin improves blood flow and vascular circulation. A therapeutic dose of niacin defined as being between a total daily 1000mg and 3000mg in divided doses of niacin keeps the blood from forming blood clots, so there is no need for aspirin or any other blood thinners. Vitamin C improves the immune system and strengthen cell walls and the Vitamin B complex contains all of the factors to prevent the formation of homocysteine in the blood stream, which is a primary predicdtor of heart attack status. Two years ago I had a homocysteine level in the 20's, which is definitely not good at all. After just taking a vitamin B complex tablet daily for four or five months my homocysteine level went down to a reading of 9, which is in the normal range; any thing below 11 is. Do as says and get a creatinine level done. It is an excellent predictor of your kidney functioning. All of the vitamin C and Vitamin B's are water soluable vitamins, so there is no way you can overdose on them. Any such vitamins not needed by your body is simply excreted in the urine. The only caution I can give regarding vitamin C and B's is that high doses daily of them can cause false blood glucose readings. This happened to me while on niacin 3000 mg daily for around five months and it also happened to me while on Vitamin C5000mg daily. I have had no false blood glucose level readings on Vitamin C 1000mg daily or on 1000mg of niacin daily. Diet Database? > > >> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >> gallbladder >> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not >> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >> tell >> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >> problem >> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >> with >> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >> good >> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >> the >> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not possible, >> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >> wide >> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >> would >> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >> want >> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >> confusion >> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who can't >> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >> print >> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >> >> Bill Powers >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Niacin improves blood flow and vascular circulation. A therapeutic dose of niacin defined as being between a total daily 1000mg and 3000mg in divided doses of niacin keeps the blood from forming blood clots, so there is no need for aspirin or any other blood thinners. Vitamin C improves the immune system and strengthen cell walls and the Vitamin B complex contains all of the factors to prevent the formation of homocysteine in the blood stream, which is a primary predicdtor of heart attack status. Two years ago I had a homocysteine level in the 20's, which is definitely not good at all. After just taking a vitamin B complex tablet daily for four or five months my homocysteine level went down to a reading of 9, which is in the normal range; any thing below 11 is. Do as says and get a creatinine level done. It is an excellent predictor of your kidney functioning. All of the vitamin C and Vitamin B's are water soluable vitamins, so there is no way you can overdose on them. Any such vitamins not needed by your body is simply excreted in the urine. The only caution I can give regarding vitamin C and B's is that high doses daily of them can cause false blood glucose readings. This happened to me while on niacin 3000 mg daily for around five months and it also happened to me while on Vitamin C5000mg daily. I have had no false blood glucose level readings on Vitamin C 1000mg daily or on 1000mg of niacin daily. Diet Database? > > >> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >> gallbladder >> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not >> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >> tell >> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >> problem >> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >> with >> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >> good >> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >> the >> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not possible, >> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >> wide >> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >> would >> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >> want >> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >> confusion >> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who can't >> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >> print >> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >> >> Bill Powers >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi Harry, Currently I am taking vitamin b12. Is that adiquate? thanks, Diet Database? > > >> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >> gallbladder >> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not >> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >> tell >> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >> problem >> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >> with >> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >> good >> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >> the >> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not possible, >> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >> wide >> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >> would >> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >> want >> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >> confusion >> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who can't >> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >> print >> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >> >> Bill Powers >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I took vitamin B12 injections for over a year, and it did not decrease my homocysteine levels very much. While taking injections I did decrease my homocystein level to the mid teens.The three factors needed to prevent the formation of homocysteine in the blood stream are: Vitamin B6, vitamin B 9 or folic acid and vitamin B12. All three factors are present in the vitamin B complex tablet. It doesn't take a lot of vitamin B complex to do the job, but it does require the presence of all three factors. Diet Database? >> >> >>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>> gallbladder >>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not >>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>> tell >>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>> problem >>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>> with >>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>> good >>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>> the >>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>> possible, >>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>> wide >>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>> would >>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>> want >>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>> confusion >>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>> can't >>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>> print >>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>> >>> Bill Powers >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi Harry, Thanks for the information. I take b12 tablets. Diet Database? >>> >>> >>>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>>> gallbladder >>>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm >>>> not >>>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>>> tell >>>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>>> problem >>>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>>> with >>>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>>> good >>>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>>> the >>>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>>> possible, >>>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>>> wide >>>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>>> would >>>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>>> want >>>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>>> confusion >>>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>>> can't >>>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>>> print >>>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>>> >>>> Bill Powers >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi Harry and all, Well I finally went back to my cardiologist last week complaining about still having the swelling in my feet, ankles, and lower legs. He has shown concern and is a nice guy alsos. He suggested that we try a diurretic. I told him that I have felt like it is a water retention problem all of the time, but the other doctors did not seam to listen. I started the diurretic last week. and, so far, I have lost 4 pounds. My feet and legs seam to have gone down some. I certainly do feel better thann I did. My stomach has felt bloated for a long time . Harry, I have been taking niacin and vitamins for quite some time, but I only take 200 mgs of niacin and I do take 1000 of the c daily. I also take some other things also, including b complex. Although I am not as faithful taking them as I should be. I went to the urrologist last week and he said that I had no protein in my uren, so that was a good thing. I appreciate all of the inpuut that this group puts forward to help all of us. Again thanks to all, Jerry Litterell Diet Database? >> >> >>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>> gallbladder >>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not >>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>> tell >>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>> problem >>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>> with >>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>> good >>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>> the >>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>> possible, >>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>> wide >>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>> would >>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>> want >>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>> confusion >>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>> can't >>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>> print >>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>> >>> Bill Powers >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I am glad the diurretic seems to be working for you. The only time a diabetic needs to be taking a vitamin B complex tablet is daily forever. I also like the fact that you take vitamin C. Just take them in the morning or the afternoon or at bedtime, which ever you remember to observe. For those taking the flushing kind of niacin, it is recommended they take it at bedtime, since by the time the flush happnes the person is asleep. Diet Database? >>> >>> >>>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>>> gallbladder >>>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm >>>> not >>>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>>> tell >>>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>>> problem >>>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>>> with >>>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>>> good >>>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>>> the >>>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>>> possible, >>>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>>> wide >>>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>>> would >>>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>>> want >>>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>>> confusion >>>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>>> can't >>>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>>> print >>>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>>> >>>> Bill Powers >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Jerry, What kind of heart problem do you have that requires you to see a cardiologist? Re: Diet Database? Hi Harry and all, Well I finally went back to my cardiologist last week complaining about still having the swelling in my feet, ankles, and lower legs. He has shown concern and is a nice guy alsos. He suggested that we try a diurretic. I told him that I have felt like it is a water retention problem all of the time, but the other doctors did not seam to listen. I started the diurretic last week. and, so far, I have lost 4 pounds. My feet and legs seam to have gone down some. I certainly do feel better thann I did. My stomach has felt bloated for a long time . Harry, I have been taking niacin and vitamins for quite some time, but I only take 200 mgs of niacin and I do take 1000 of the c daily. I also take some other things also, including b complex. Although I am not as faithful taking them as I should be. I went to the urrologist last week and he said that I had no protein in my uren, so that was a good thing. I appreciate all of the inpuut that this group puts forward to help all of us. Again thanks to all, Jerry Litterell Diet Database? >> >> >>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>> gallbladder >>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm not >>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>> tell >>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>> problem >>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>> with >>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>> good >>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>> the >>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>> possible, >>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>> wide >>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>> would >>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>> want >>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>> confusion >>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>> can't >>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>> print >>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>> >>> Bill Powers >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hi, Well I went to this cardiologist about two years ago to get a stress test done. I had been feeling a little punky. He found everything to be fine, at that time. I went back about two months ago as a routine yearly visit. That is when I complained about the swelling. Jerry Litterell Diet Database? >>> >>> >>>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>>> gallbladder >>>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm >>>> not >>>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>>> tell >>>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>>> problem >>>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>>> with >>>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>>> good >>>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>>> the >>>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>>> possible, >>>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>>> wide >>>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>>> would >>>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>>> want >>>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>>> confusion >>>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>>> can't >>>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>>> print >>>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>>> >>>> Bill Powers >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 , I was thinking about what you ask me about going to the cardiologist. In 2001 I had gall bladder surgery. Afterwards I came down with multiple blood clots in both lungs. They said it was caused from the surgery that I had. I think he wants to keep an eye on me because of that. He also said that sometimes, after having the clots, you can be left with some cardiology problems. I hope that answers your question. Jerry Litterell Diet Database? >>> >>> >>>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>>> gallbladder >>>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm >>>> not >>>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or dietician >>>> tell >>>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>>> problem >>>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>>> with >>>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>>> good >>>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>>> the >>>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>>> possible, >>>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give a >>>> wide >>>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>>> would >>>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help her >>>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all I >>>> want >>>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>>> confusion >>>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>>> can't >>>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>>> print >>>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>>> >>>> Bill Powers >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 A therapeutic dose of niacin daily between 1000mg and 3000mg prevents the formation of blood clots. You only need to do it every day for the rest of your life, and no worries regarding blood clots. I do not believe gall bladder surgery causes blood clots, unless you were not given a blood thinner afterwards or niacin would have done just nicely. Diet Database? >>>> >>>> >>>>> My mother is 79, diabetic, and also has problems with her colon, >>>>> gallbladder >>>>> and kidneys, has severe arthritis and probably some other things I'm >>>>> not >>>>> aware of. Each time she goes to a doctor he/she or a nurse or >>>>> dietician >>>>> tell >>>>> her what foods are good and what to avoid, for that specific medical >>>>> problem >>>>> she went in for. The problem is, with three or four major things wrong >>>>> with >>>>> her, each of these " specialists " confuses her even further with what's >>>>> good >>>>> and what's not, so she's left bewildered and just plain disgusted from >>>>> the >>>>> whole mess. My question is probably way out there and maybe not >>>>> possible, >>>>> but is there any known database that I could download that would give >>>>> a >>>>> wide >>>>> range of foods and then show perhaps in different columns, what foods >>>>> would >>>>> be OK for diabetes, which ones are good if you have colon problems, >>>>> gallbladder, etc., etc. It would be nice if perhaps I had something in >>>>> black-and-white to show my dad, who could help my mom and also help >>>>> her >>>>> understand what common foods will be best for her. I can tell her all >>>>> I >>>>> want >>>>> my opinion on certain foods, but next doctor visit, it's back to >>>>> confusion >>>>> city. It's like I'm working against the docs and nutritionists, who >>>>> can't >>>>> seem to agree on a set of foods she needs to stick with. Perhaps solid >>>>> print >>>>> data will seem more valid if there is such a list. Any takers on this? >>>>> >>>>> Bill Powers >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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