Re: Dr. Mercola's success without antibiotics

July 22, 2003

Dear Rhonda,

I evidently skimmed over this when it originally appeared and thought I must

have mis-read it. Didn't go back to really check it out. You are so right.

And now I am completely confused and befuddled too.

Ellen

rheumatic Dr. Mercola's success without antibiotics

Hello group:

I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about Dr. Mercola's

announcement (posted by someone in the group a few days ago) that he is now

able to treat RA successfully without using antibiotics. I haven't seen any

comment about it.

Following is part of the post:

> I always felt that I had failed because I had to resort to the use of

antibiotics.

> Well, this year seems to mark the transition in my version of the

> antibiotic

> protocol. The major change seems to be the use of Metabolic Typing

> <http://www.mercola.com/2003/feb/26/metabolic_typing.htm> . Since we

> have

> integrated Metabolic Typing with full use of EFT to address the

> stressors

> that seem to be universally present in RA, we have been able to cause

> RA to

> routinely go into remission without the use of antibiotics.

> To say I am excited is a serious understatement.

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July 22, 2003

I may be wrong, but I take this to mean that he doesn't use the AP with

newly diagnosed RA, but he will use it if he deems it necessary.

Just my opinion,

Carol/Piney

rheumatic Dr. Mercola's success without antibiotics

>

> Hello group:

> I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about Dr. Mercola's

> announcement (posted by someone in the group a few days ago) that he is

now

> able to treat RA successfully without using antibiotics. I haven't seen

any

> comment about it.

> Following is part of the post:

>

> > I always felt that I had failed because I had to resort to the use of

> antibiotics.

> > Well, this year seems to mark the transition in my version of the

> > antibiotic

> > protocol. The major change seems to be the use of Metabolic Typing

> > <http://www.mercola.com/2003/feb/26/metabolic_typing.htm> . Since we

> > have

> > integrated Metabolic Typing with full use of EFT to address the

> > stressors

> > that seem to be universally present in RA, we have been able to cause

> > RA to

> > routinely go into remission without the use of antibiotics.

> > To say I am excited is a serious understatement.

>

> To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

>

July 22, 2003

about dr mercola's words on not needing the antibiotic protocal. i

think EFT technique and the metabolic typing diet are GREAT

compliments to the AP. they both support bringing the body into a

better state to fight infection. BUT everyone is different and is at

a different state healthwise. for me...my arms are not strong enough

to do the EFT techniques yet. but with the antibiotics i will get

there. each case is different and needs a combo of different things,

however, the metabolic typing diet and the EFT are underestimated (i

think). hope everyone is having a great day.

rachael

> Dear Rhonda,

>

> I evidently skimmed over this when it originally appeared and

thought I must have mis-read it. Didn't go back to really check it

out. You are so right. And now I am completely confused and

befuddled too.

>

> Ellen

> rheumatic Dr. Mercola's success without antibiotics

>

> Hello group:

> I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about Dr. Mercola's

> announcement (posted by someone in the group a few days ago) that

he is now

> able to treat RA successfully without using antibiotics. I

haven't seen any

> comment about it.

> Following is part of the post:

>

> > I always felt that I had failed because I had to resort to the

use of

> antibiotics.

> > Well, this year seems to mark the transition in my version of

the

> > antibiotic

> > protocol. The major change seems to be the use of Metabolic

Typing

> > <http://www.mercola.com/2003/feb/26/metabolic_typing.htm> .

Since we

> > have

> > integrated Metabolic Typing with full use of EFT to address the

> > stressors

> > that seem to be universally present in RA, we have been able to

cause

> > RA to

> > routinely go into remission without the use of antibiotics.

> > To say I am excited is a serious understatement.

>

> To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

>

July 22, 2003

In a message dated 7/22/2003 9:43:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

rhonda@... writes:

> I haven't seen any

> comment about it.

>

While I believe prayer can cure people and while I believe some people can

will their bodies well, I have never seen an infection dissapppear without

antibiotics so I am skeptical. a good site to see more of Dr. Mercola's type of

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July 22, 2003

Just some " armchair " theorizing here--I think this is *all* about the

immune system. Antibiotics fight infection. Other treatments, such as

the ones used by Dr. Mercola or the ones used by homeopaths, help the

body use its own resources to fight infection. So does a healthy

diet. So do supplements and exercise.

I agree that for many the non-antibiotic treatments may not be

enough. The same can be said about pneumonia--I'm glad the

antibiotics are available as well.

> > Dear Rhonda,

> >

> > I evidently skimmed over this when it originally appeared and

> thought I must have mis-read it. Didn't go back to really check it

> out. You are so right. And now I am completely confused and

> befuddled too.

> >

> > Ellen

> > rheumatic Dr. Mercola's success without antibiotics

> >

> > Hello group:

> > I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about Dr.

Mercola's

> > announcement (posted by someone in the group a few days ago)

that

> he is now

> > able to treat RA successfully without using antibiotics. I

> haven't seen any

> > comment about it.

> > Following is part of the post:

> >

> > > I always felt that I had failed because I had to resort to

the

> use of

> > antibiotics.

> > > Well, this year seems to mark the transition in my version of

> the

> > > antibiotic

> > > protocol. The major change seems to be the use of Metabolic

> Typing

> > > <http://www.mercola.com/2003/feb/26/metabolic_typing.htm> .

> Since we

> > > have

> > > integrated Metabolic Typing with full use of EFT to address

the

> > > stressors

> > > that seem to be universally present in RA, we have been able

to

> cause

> > > RA to

> > > routinely go into remission without the use of antibiotics.

> > > To say I am excited is a serious understatement.

> >

> > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

> >

July 22, 2003

Hi everyone:

I thought I would stop lurking and add my comments.

I am the patient that Dr. Mercola refers to in his article.

Here are my thoughts:

First of all, I would like to thank this group for helping me to find Dr.

Mercola. I didn't even know he existed until I started reading posts from all

of

you.

My initial rationale for choosing Dr. M was based on the fact that he was

willing to prescribe Minocin to treat the DM. At the time I was desperate to

find a doctor who would accommodate my request, since my rheumy was unwilling.

In other words I didn't chose Dr. Mercola based on his philosophy regarding

diet, I went to him to get the minocin. I'm sure you can all relate!

Boy was I in for a surprise when I went to see him. He agreed to prescribe

the minocin under one condition, I had to change my diet and start juicing. I

agreed! I was willing to do anything to get the drug.

A month went by before he gave me the prescription. During that time I was

juicing daily, eliminated wheat, all other grains, sugar, and dairy from my

diet, and was taking cod liver oil along with a few other supplements. Within

that time frame, my rash started fading and I was regaining more energy and was

sleeping less.

I started the minocin at the end of 07/01 and took it until 02/03. Of

course, I continued the diet, started working with Jody, the therapist; and from

time to time, Jordan performed live cell blood tests on me.

I attribute most of my success in recovering from DM to changing my diet,

especially juicing. I will never stop juicing; it helped me to build up my

immune system. Jody really helped me to better deal with stress and emotional

issues that contributed to the disease. I think that the stress I was dealing

with at the time of onset, along with some other issues, acted as a catalyst to

jump starting the disease. Throughout the treatment live cell blood testing

provided a picture of what I need to do to clean up my blood (ie., colon

cleansing, parasite cleansing, candida cleansing, etc.) to further improve.

This was

really helpful, as well.

In retrospect, I feel that the Minocin helped me to faster achieve remission.

However, I think I could have achieved the same results by just following

Mercola's program, even though it would have taken longer. Of course, I can't

say this with 100% certainty, because I did follow the antibiotic protocol.

If I had to do it all over again, it's hard to say if I would use the

minocin,knowing what I know now. As you all know, there are some cons to using

minocin; mainly, candida and the stress it puts on the liver. Currently, I am

trying to get the yeasties under control and trying to revive a sluggish liver.

Of course, this is nothing compared to the pain, weakness, and fatigue of DM.

I am just happy to be healthy these days. And I will be forever grateful to

Dr. Mercola for his help. He really is a very caring person who has his

patient's best interests at heart. This is rare in his profession.

Just my thoughts. I feel privileged to be part of this group and thank all

of you for your help.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Delich

July 22, 2003