Re: Inflammation as a precursor

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- Cris, do you take LDN, as well as these supplements?

-- In low dose naltrexone , " Cris " <casehealth@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> As most here already know, I collect and share health success

stories

> through casehealth.com.au so people can search the database for

> stories relevant to their own health issues, and so researchers can

> gain insights into cause and effect or ideas for curiosity driven

> research.

>

> As a consequence I'm a sometime health researcher by default -

> unqualified - but it just sort of goes with the territory.

>

> As a sometime health researcher, I am convinced inflammation is a

> precursor for many chronic diseases - and this led me to write a

> theory on inflammation in my Case Health database.

>

> I've just updated the database entry with my own health success

> story, and since there's been quite a bit of discussion here lately

> on anti-inflammatories I thought it might be of interest.

>

> Would appreciate hearing if you spot any typos etc,

> Cris

>

> .........................

>

> UPDATE: MARCH 2007

>

> I've taken my 'inflammation' theory a step further and have been

> experimenting on myself:

>

> I was diagnosed with psoriasis during a period of high stress in my

> mid 20s (quite some time ago now). It began on my elbows but I

> thought it was just dry skin at the time. Psoriasis wasn't diagnosed

> until it broke out all over not long after.

>

> Back then all they advised was pinetarsol in the bath although I did

> try some weird and wonderful home tips like cow udder cream (though

> my psoriasis was never itchy).

>

> After the initial outbreak the psoriasis settled down - small red

> spots with scale - mostly elbows and calves as well as a few spots

> elsewhere - one or two on scalp, one on the tummy, etc.

>

> Cod Liver Oil and Evening Primrose Oil have been part of my regime

> for some time now and Evening Primrose Oil was helpful with PMS

> symptoms.

>

> Over the years my psoriasis continued to settle - which I attribute

> to my intake of cod liver oil and evening primrose oil over 10 years

> ago. The psoriasis was rarely red - mostly small dry scaly patches -

> elbows still being the worst affected but only the occasional spot

on

> the scalp or tummy. Barely noticeable except for elbows.

>

> Jump to the period 2000-06: I had been experiencing fluid-retention

> type symptoms from sitting long periods at the computer - overall

> tenderness to touch anywhere on my legs - like a bruise feels when

> you touch it. Basically too many lengthy inactive periods. I also

had

> isolated swollen areas - calf and ankle - extremely tender to the

> touch with hot/burning type sensations.

>

> I didn't consider it at the time (I'm not very good at paying

> attention to my own body) but I now suspect that I may have been

> experiencing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

>

> After I began emu oil (one capsule daily) I noticed further

> improvement to psoriasis - elbows were almost completely clear.

Other

> benefits I noticed were - a swollen joint in my index finger

improved

> slightly, shoulder stiffness improved and nerve pain (throb) in arm

> went. Doesn't happen overnight (months) but it does happen. Gradual

> improvement is a funny thing to pin down - first it's every third

> night, then every second night, then every night - then one night

> you go to bed and realise your arm hasn't throbbed for a while.

>

> Sadly my improvement was to be short-lived. I lost the improvement

> and regressed again mid 2006 because I had been dealing with some

> unrelated digestive issues and was stooopid. I began putting slices

> of lemon in my water glass 24/7 over a period of months. (I think) I

> put my body into a state of acidosis - ended up in hospital getting

> my appendix out - and after appendicectomy I had to take strong

> antibiotics. Well, the psoriasis came back with a vengeance -

brought

> to the fore once again - all over legs - elbows played up - scalp.

> (Perhaps a good argument for the alkaline diet here but I'm

> digressing.)

>

> I took probiotics to try to counter the affect of the antibiotics

but

> I didn't notice any real difference to the psoriasis or any other

> improvement except for some improvement to digestive issues - which

> are still improving but very slowly. To aid digestive issues, I also

> take honey in my coffee or tea.

>

> Now here's the interesting experimental part: Last December I added

> fish oil and flax seed oil to my supplement regime and all the same

> symptoms responded again - took 3 months to notice first improvement

> but they did improve. Commenced on the flax seed oil specifically

> because I was giving it to my husband to treat his meibomian eyelid

> cyst and I wanted to reassure myself it was okay for him. (He had

> overnight deterioration of eyesight in one eye - but that's another

> success story.)

>

> Specifically, shoulder stiffness, muscle tenderness, arm nerve pain

> (throb) - have all eased again. Psoriasis is also improving again

> slowly. My most recent swollen area on my leg has subsided -

> hot/burning sensation has also subsided - and sensitivity to touch

> all over legs has also improved.

>

> I attribute all the improvement to the anti-inflammatory benefits of

> the omega oils - by reducing inflammation I've reduced pain and

> swelling and hope I've reduced the opportunity for continuing or

> escalating long-term damage caused by inflammation.

>

> I have no idea if taking this much omega oil could do me any long

> term harm but I'm satisfied it's the most conservative path I can

> take for now. Neither do I know if any one of the above oils could

> have achieved the same thing if I'd instead just increased the dose

I

> was taking.

>

> I'm just experimenting on myself, playing it by ear (hope you've

> heard that expression before), giving it time, seeing how I feel. So

> far so good but I'm prepared to change the regime if need be.

>

> I'm not medically qualified. This is just a personal experiment on

> myself. I only have my own personal experience to draw on as a

mother

> of 3 and sometime health researcher so I don't think anyone should

> experiment on themself like I do, especially if they're already

> battling something.

>

> If you think a similar regime could help you - you should discuss

> with your doctor to see if he/she would be okay with you increasing

> your omega oil intake - and ask them how much would be safe for you

> personally - and be prepared to be patient - because it's

> conservative (slow) and will take some months to notice improvement.

>

> Summary: Have always taken cod liver oil and evening primrose oil.

> Had improvement in various inflammatory symptoms after emu oil,

> regressed after antibiotics - but with introduction of fish oil and

> flax seed oil to the regime in Dec 2006 - shoulder stiffness, muscle

> tenderness, nerve pain - have all eased. Psoriasis also improved. I

> take one capsule of each. I may be taking more than the recommended

> daily allowance of omega oils but I haven't noticed any problems

with

> blood clotting. CAUTION: Standard caution should be exercised and

> doctor's permission sought if taking medications, other supplements,

> or wanting to take higher than the recommended daily allowance of

> omega oils.

>

> Here's my present (experimental) mix and I take them all at night

> (after dinner & before bed):

>

> (1) 1000mg Cod Liver Oil = Vit A 1000iu, Colecalciferol 2.5mcg equiv

> to Vit D3 100iu

>

> (2) 1000mg Evening Primrose Oil = Omega 6 gamma-Linolenic Acid 100mg

>

> (3) 750mg Emu Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic acid 7.5mg, Omega 6 Linoleic

> acid 81.0mg, Omega 9 Oleic acid 387.0mg

>

> (4) 1000mg Fish Oil = Omega 3 marine triglycerides 300mg AS

> Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 180mg, and

> Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 120mg

>

> (5) 1000mg Flaxseed Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic Acid 175mg, Omega 6

> Linoleic acid 175mg, Omega 9 Oleic ac

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In a message dated 3/22/07 4:31:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, casehealth@... writes:

I would be seeking a

prescription the same day - and I'd complement with alkaline diet,

supplementation to both support and minimize inflammation, etc.

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Hi ,

No, but I can honestly say at this point in time - if I were to be

diagnosed with any chronic or critical disease in the future, LDN

would be my first choice treatment - and I would be seeking a

prescription the same day - and I'd complement with alkaline diet,

supplementation to both support and minimize inflammation, etc.

I feel so grateful to have learnt of Dr Bihari's work and so

privileged to share his continuing health successes with others -

especially those who don't yet know about LDN.

At present I have psoriasis. Psoriasis can lead to Psoriatic

Arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis was already evident in my right index

finger - big swollen joint, tenderness, etc. I'm also reasonably

certain I've had episodes of Deep Vein Thrombosis.

I see my regimen as preventative for me, and I cross my fingers I'm

on the right preventative track because I don't wish to develop

anything more serious.

Because I think omega oils could be complementary to LDN treatment I

posted the info here.

Regards,

Cris

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > As most here already know, I collect and share health success

> stories

> > through casehealth.com.au so people can search the database for

> > stories relevant to their own health issues, and so researchers

can

> > gain insights into cause and effect or ideas for curiosity driven

> > research.

> >

> > As a consequence I'm a sometime health researcher by default -

> > unqualified - but it just sort of goes with the territory.

> >

> > As a sometime health researcher, I am convinced inflammation is

a

> > precursor for many chronic diseases - and this led me to write a

> > theory on inflammation in my Case Health database.

> >

> > I've just updated the database entry with my own health success

> > story, and since there's been quite a bit of discussion here

lately

> > on anti-inflammatories I thought it might be of interest.

> >

> > Would appreciate hearing if you spot any typos etc,

> > Cris

> >

> > .........................

> >

> > UPDATE: MARCH 2007

> >

> > I've taken my 'inflammation' theory a step further and have been

> > experimenting on myself:

> >

> > I was diagnosed with psoriasis during a period of high stress in

my

> > mid 20s (quite some time ago now). It began on my elbows but I

> > thought it was just dry skin at the time. Psoriasis wasn't

diagnosed

> > until it broke out all over not long after.

> >

> > Back then all they advised was pinetarsol in the bath although I

did

> > try some weird and wonderful home tips like cow udder cream

(though

> > my psoriasis was never itchy).

> >

> > After the initial outbreak the psoriasis settled down - small red

> > spots with scale - mostly elbows and calves as well as a few

spots

> > elsewhere - one or two on scalp, one on the tummy, etc.

> >

> > Cod Liver Oil and Evening Primrose Oil have been part of my

regime

> > for some time now and Evening Primrose Oil was helpful with PMS

> > symptoms.

> >

> > Over the years my psoriasis continued to settle - which I

attribute

> > to my intake of cod liver oil and evening primrose oil over 10

years

> > ago. The psoriasis was rarely red - mostly small dry scaly

patches -

> > elbows still being the worst affected but only the occasional

spot

> on

> > the scalp or tummy. Barely noticeable except for elbows.

> >

> > Jump to the period 2000-06: I had been experiencing fluid-

retention

> > type symptoms from sitting long periods at the computer - overall

> > tenderness to touch anywhere on my legs - like a bruise feels

when

> > you touch it. Basically too many lengthy inactive periods. I also

> had

> > isolated swollen areas - calf and ankle - extremely tender to the

> > touch with hot/burning type sensations.

> >

> > I didn't consider it at the time (I'm not very good at paying

> > attention to my own body) but I now suspect that I may have been

> > experiencing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

> >

> > After I began emu oil (one capsule daily) I noticed further

> > improvement to psoriasis - elbows were almost completely clear.

> Other

> > benefits I noticed were - a swollen joint in my index finger

> improved

> > slightly, shoulder stiffness improved and nerve pain (throb) in

arm

> > went. Doesn't happen overnight (months) but it does happen.

Gradual

> > improvement is a funny thing to pin down - first it's every third

> > night, then every second night, then every night - then one

night

> > you go to bed and realise your arm hasn't throbbed for a while.

> >

> > Sadly my improvement was to be short-lived. I lost the

improvement

> > and regressed again mid 2006 because I had been dealing with some

> > unrelated digestive issues and was stooopid. I began putting

slices

> > of lemon in my water glass 24/7 over a period of months. (I

think) I

> > put my body into a state of acidosis - ended up in hospital

getting

> > my appendix out - and after appendicectomy I had to take strong

> > antibiotics. Well, the psoriasis came back with a vengeance -

> brought

> > to the fore once again - all over legs - elbows played up -

scalp.

> > (Perhaps a good argument for the alkaline diet here but I'm

> > digressing.)

> >

> > I took probiotics to try to counter the affect of the antibiotics

> but

> > I didn't notice any real difference to the psoriasis or any other

> > improvement except for some improvement to digestive issues -

which

> > are still improving but very slowly. To aid digestive issues, I

also

> > take honey in my coffee or tea.

> >

> > Now here's the interesting experimental part: Last December I

added

> > fish oil and flax seed oil to my supplement regime and all the

same

> > symptoms responded again - took 3 months to notice first

improvement

> > but they did improve. Commenced on the flax seed oil specifically

> > because I was giving it to my husband to treat his meibomian

eyelid

> > cyst and I wanted to reassure myself it was okay for him. (He had

> > overnight deterioration of eyesight in one eye - but that's

another

> > success story.)

> >

> > Specifically, shoulder stiffness, muscle tenderness, arm nerve

pain

> > (throb) - have all eased again. Psoriasis is also improving again

> > slowly. My most recent swollen area on my leg has subsided -

> > hot/burning sensation has also subsided - and sensitivity to

touch

> > all over legs has also improved.

> >

> > I attribute all the improvement to the anti-inflammatory benefits

of

> > the omega oils - by reducing inflammation I've reduced pain and

> > swelling and hope I've reduced the opportunity for continuing or

> > escalating long-term damage caused by inflammation.

> >

> > I have no idea if taking this much omega oil could do me any long

> > term harm but I'm satisfied it's the most conservative path I can

> > take for now. Neither do I know if any one of the above oils

could

> > have achieved the same thing if I'd instead just increased the

dose

> I

> > was taking.

> >

> > I'm just experimenting on myself, playing it by ear (hope you've

> > heard that expression before), giving it time, seeing how I feel.

So

> > far so good but I'm prepared to change the regime if need be.

> >

> > I'm not medically qualified. This is just a personal experiment

on

> > myself. I only have my own personal experience to draw on as a

> mother

> > of 3 and sometime health researcher so I don't think anyone

should

> > experiment on themself like I do, especially if they're already

> > battling something.

> >

> > If you think a similar regime could help you - you should discuss

> > with your doctor to see if he/she would be okay with you

increasing

> > your omega oil intake - and ask them how much would be safe for

you

> > personally - and be prepared to be patient - because it's

> > conservative (slow) and will take some months to notice

improvement.

> >

> > Summary: Have always taken cod liver oil and evening primrose

oil.

> > Had improvement in various inflammatory symptoms after emu oil,

> > regressed after antibiotics - but with introduction of fish oil

and

> > flax seed oil to the regime in Dec 2006 - shoulder stiffness,

muscle

> > tenderness, nerve pain - have all eased. Psoriasis also

improved. I

> > take one capsule of each. I may be taking more than the

recommended

> > daily allowance of omega oils but I haven't noticed any problems

> with

> > blood clotting. CAUTION: Standard caution should be exercised and

> > doctor's permission sought if taking medications, other

supplements,

> > or wanting to take higher than the recommended daily allowance of

> > omega oils.

> >

> > Here's my present (experimental) mix and I take them all at night

> > (after dinner & before bed):

> >

> > (1) 1000mg Cod Liver Oil = Vit A 1000iu, Colecalciferol 2.5mcg

equiv

> > to Vit D3 100iu

> >

> > (2) 1000mg Evening Primrose Oil = Omega 6 gamma-Linolenic Acid

100mg

> >

> > (3) 750mg Emu Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic acid 7.5mg, Omega 6

Linoleic

> > acid 81.0mg, Omega 9 Oleic acid 387.0mg

> >

> > (4) 1000mg Fish Oil = Omega 3 marine triglycerides 300mg AS

> > Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 180mg, and

> > Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 120mg

> >

> > (5) 1000mg Flaxseed Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic Acid 175mg, Omega 6

> > Linoleic acid 175mg, Omega 9 Oleic ac

>

[Guest guest]

>

> In a message dated 3/22/07 4:31:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> casehealth@... writes:

>

>

> > I would be seeking a

> > prescription the same day - and I'd complement with alkaline diet,

> > supplementation to both support and minimize inflammation, etc.

> >

>

> Can you please tell me about your alkaline diet?

============

Making your body more Alkaline is important.

The Wolfe Clinic - Acid & Alkaline Food Chart

http://www.thewolfeclinic.com/acidalkfoods.html

Acid/Base Balance

http://tuberose.com/Acid_Base_Balance.html

[Guest guest]

I'm not on it .

There's plenty of info on the net but I haven't yet researched it

further.

Regards,

Cris

>

> In a message dated 3/22/07 4:31:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> casehealth@... writes:

>

>

> > I would be seeking a

> > prescription the same day - and I'd complement with alkaline

diet,

> > supplementation to both support and minimize inflammation, etc.

> >

>

> Can you please tell me about your alkaline diet?

>

>

>

> **************************************

> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's

> free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much for that .

I'll keep those links for research later.

Regards,

Cris

> >

> > In a message dated 3/22/07 4:31:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> > casehealth@ writes:

> >

> >

> > > I would be seeking a

> > > prescription the same day - and I'd complement with alkaline

diet,

> > > supplementation to both support and minimize inflammation, etc.

> > >

> >

> > Can you please tell me about your alkaline diet?

> ============

>

> Making your body more Alkaline is important.

>

> The Wolfe Clinic - Acid & Alkaline Food Chart

> http://www.thewolfeclinic.com/acidalkfoods.html

>

>

> Acid/Base Balance

> http://tuberose.com/Acid_Base_Balance.html

>

[Guest guest]

Agh, I forgot to include a very important link in the chain of events.

I started having slices of lemon in my water 24/7 because I'd

developed digestive issues after swigging some vinegar. (Please don't

ask why I decided to swig vinegar because I don't have a reasonable,

grown-up answer for you.)

This is a good example of why detail is VERY important in health

success stories, and good example of why it's wise to keep a diary of

events.

>

> Hi all,

>

> As most here already know, I collect and share health success

stories

> through casehealth.com.au so people can search the database for

> stories relevant to their own health issues, and so researchers can

> gain insights into cause and effect or ideas for curiosity driven

> research.

>

> As a consequence I'm a sometime health researcher by default -

> unqualified - but it just sort of goes with the territory.

>

> As a sometime health researcher, I am convinced inflammation is a

> precursor for many chronic diseases - and this led me to write a

> theory on inflammation in my Case Health database.

>

> I've just updated the database entry with my own health success

> story, and since there's been quite a bit of discussion here lately

> on anti-inflammatories I thought it might be of interest.

>

> Would appreciate hearing if you spot any typos etc,

> Cris

>

> .........................

>

> UPDATE: MARCH 2007

>

> I've taken my 'inflammation' theory a step further and have been

> experimenting on myself:

>

> I was diagnosed with psoriasis during a period of high stress in my

> mid 20s (quite some time ago now). It began on my elbows but I

> thought it was just dry skin at the time. Psoriasis wasn't

diagnosed

> until it broke out all over not long after.

>

> Back then all they advised was pinetarsol in the bath although I

did

> try some weird and wonderful home tips like cow udder cream (though

> my psoriasis was never itchy).

>

> After the initial outbreak the psoriasis settled down - small red

> spots with scale - mostly elbows and calves as well as a few spots

> elsewhere - one or two on scalp, one on the tummy, etc.

>

> Cod Liver Oil and Evening Primrose Oil have been part of my regime

> for some time now and Evening Primrose Oil was helpful with PMS

> symptoms.

>

> Over the years my psoriasis continued to settle - which I attribute

> to my intake of cod liver oil and evening primrose oil over 10

years

> ago. The psoriasis was rarely red - mostly small dry scaly patches -

> elbows still being the worst affected but only the occasional spot

on

> the scalp or tummy. Barely noticeable except for elbows.

>

> Jump to the period 2000-06: I had been experiencing fluid-retention

> type symptoms from sitting long periods at the computer - overall

> tenderness to touch anywhere on my legs - like a bruise feels when

> you touch it. Basically too many lengthy inactive periods. I also

had

> isolated swollen areas - calf and ankle - extremely tender to the

> touch with hot/burning type sensations.

>

> I didn't consider it at the time (I'm not very good at paying

> attention to my own body) but I now suspect that I may have been

> experiencing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

>

> After I began emu oil (one capsule daily) I noticed further

> improvement to psoriasis - elbows were almost completely clear.

Other

> benefits I noticed were - a swollen joint in my index finger

improved

> slightly, shoulder stiffness improved and nerve pain (throb) in arm

> went. Doesn't happen overnight (months) but it does happen. Gradual

> improvement is a funny thing to pin down - first it's every third

> night, then every second night, then every night - then one night

> you go to bed and realise your arm hasn't throbbed for a while.

>

> Sadly my improvement was to be short-lived. I lost the improvement

> and regressed again mid 2006 because I had been dealing with some

> unrelated digestive issues and was stooopid. I began putting slices

> of lemon in my water glass 24/7 over a period of months. (I think)

I

> put my body into a state of acidosis - ended up in hospital getting

> my appendix out - and after appendicectomy I had to take strong

> antibiotics. Well, the psoriasis came back with a vengeance -

brought

> to the fore once again - all over legs - elbows played up - scalp.

> (Perhaps a good argument for the alkaline diet here but I'm

> digressing.)

>

> I took probiotics to try to counter the affect of the antibiotics

but

> I didn't notice any real difference to the psoriasis or any other

> improvement except for some improvement to digestive issues - which

> are still improving but very slowly. To aid digestive issues, I

also

> take honey in my coffee or tea.

>

> Now here's the interesting experimental part: Last December I added

> fish oil and flax seed oil to my supplement regime and all the same

> symptoms responded again - took 3 months to notice first

improvement

> but they did improve. Commenced on the flax seed oil specifically

> because I was giving it to my husband to treat his meibomian eyelid

> cyst and I wanted to reassure myself it was okay for him. (He had

> overnight deterioration of eyesight in one eye - but that's another

> success story.)

>

> Specifically, shoulder stiffness, muscle tenderness, arm nerve pain

> (throb) - have all eased again. Psoriasis is also improving again

> slowly. My most recent swollen area on my leg has subsided -

> hot/burning sensation has also subsided - and sensitivity to touch

> all over legs has also improved.

>

> I attribute all the improvement to the anti-inflammatory benefits

of

> the omega oils - by reducing inflammation I've reduced pain and

> swelling and hope I've reduced the opportunity for continuing or

> escalating long-term damage caused by inflammation.

>

> I have no idea if taking this much omega oil could do me any long

> term harm but I'm satisfied it's the most conservative path I can

> take for now. Neither do I know if any one of the above oils could

> have achieved the same thing if I'd instead just increased the dose

I

> was taking.

>

> I'm just experimenting on myself, playing it by ear (hope you've

> heard that expression before), giving it time, seeing how I feel.

So

> far so good but I'm prepared to change the regime if need be.

>

> I'm not medically qualified. This is just a personal experiment on

> myself. I only have my own personal experience to draw on as a

mother

> of 3 and sometime health researcher so I don't think anyone should

> experiment on themself like I do, especially if they're already

> battling something.

>

> If you think a similar regime could help you - you should discuss

> with your doctor to see if he/she would be okay with you increasing

> your omega oil intake - and ask them how much would be safe for you

> personally - and be prepared to be patient - because it's

> conservative (slow) and will take some months to notice improvement.

>

> Summary: Have always taken cod liver oil and evening primrose oil.

> Had improvement in various inflammatory symptoms after emu oil,

> regressed after antibiotics - but with introduction of fish oil and

> flax seed oil to the regime in Dec 2006 - shoulder stiffness,

muscle

> tenderness, nerve pain - have all eased. Psoriasis also improved.

I

> take one capsule of each. I may be taking more than the recommended

> daily allowance of omega oils but I haven't noticed any problems

with

> blood clotting. CAUTION: Standard caution should be exercised and

> doctor's permission sought if taking medications, other

supplements,

> or wanting to take higher than the recommended daily allowance of

> omega oils.

>

> Here's my present (experimental) mix and I take them all at night

> (after dinner & before bed):

>

> (1) 1000mg Cod Liver Oil = Vit A 1000iu, Colecalciferol 2.5mcg

equiv

> to Vit D3 100iu

>

> (2) 1000mg Evening Primrose Oil = Omega 6 gamma-Linolenic Acid 100mg

>

> (3) 750mg Emu Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic acid 7.5mg, Omega 6 Linoleic

> acid 81.0mg, Omega 9 Oleic acid 387.0mg

>

> (4) 1000mg Fish Oil = Omega 3 marine triglycerides 300mg AS

> Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 180mg, and

> Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 120mg

>

> (5) 1000mg Flaxseed Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic Acid 175mg, Omega 6

> Linoleic acid 175mg, Omega 9 Oleic acid 175mg

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Octavia,

posted a couple of links in response.

I know the links will be useful (because it's ) so I saved the

info but haven't yet researched them.

Here's a copy of 's post:

Making your body more Alkaline is important.

The Wolfe Clinic - Acid & Alkaline Food Chart

http://www.thewolfeclinic.com/acidalkfoods.html

Acid/Base Balance

http://tuberose.com/Acid_Base_Balance.html

Regards,

Cris

> > >

> > > Hi all,

> > >

> > > As most here already know, I collect and share health success

> > stories

> > > through casehealth.com.au so people can search the database for

> > > stories relevant to their own health issues, and so researchers

> can

> > > gain insights into cause and effect or ideas for curiosity

driven

> > > research.

> > >

> > > As a consequence I'm a sometime health researcher by default -

> > > unqualified - but it just sort of goes with the territory.

> > >

> > > As a sometime health researcher, I am convinced inflammation is

> a

> > > precursor for many chronic diseases - and this led me to write

a

> > > theory on inflammation in my Case Health database.

> > >

> > > I've just updated the database entry with my own health success

> > > story, and since there's been quite a bit of discussion here

> lately

> > > on anti-inflammatories I thought it might be of interest.

> > >

> > > Would appreciate hearing if you spot any typos etc,

> > > Cris

> > >

> > > .........................

> > >

> > > UPDATE: MARCH 2007

> > >

> > > I've taken my 'inflammation' theory a step further and have

been

> > > experimenting on myself:

> > >

> > > I was diagnosed with psoriasis during a period of high stress

in

> my

> > > mid 20s (quite some time ago now). It began on my elbows but I

> > > thought it was just dry skin at the time. Psoriasis wasn't

> diagnosed

> > > until it broke out all over not long after.

> > >

> > > Back then all they advised was pinetarsol in the bath although

I

> did

> > > try some weird and wonderful home tips like cow udder cream

> (though

> > > my psoriasis was never itchy).

> > >

> > > After the initial outbreak the psoriasis settled down - small

red

> > > spots with scale - mostly elbows and calves as well as a few

> spots

> > > elsewhere - one or two on scalp, one on the tummy, etc.

> > >

> > > Cod Liver Oil and Evening Primrose Oil have been part of my

> regime

> > > for some time now and Evening Primrose Oil was helpful with PMS

> > > symptoms.

> > >

> > > Over the years my psoriasis continued to settle - which I

> attribute

> > > to my intake of cod liver oil and evening primrose oil over 10

> years

> > > ago. The psoriasis was rarely red - mostly small dry scaly

> patches -

> > > elbows still being the worst affected but only the occasional

> spot

> > on

> > > the scalp or tummy. Barely noticeable except for elbows.

> > >

> > > Jump to the period 2000-06: I had been experiencing fluid-

> retention

> > > type symptoms from sitting long periods at the computer -

overall

> > > tenderness to touch anywhere on my legs - like a bruise feels

> when

> > > you touch it. Basically too many lengthy inactive periods. I

also

> > had

> > > isolated swollen areas - calf and ankle - extremely tender to

the

> > > touch with hot/burning type sensations.

> > >

> > > I didn't consider it at the time (I'm not very good at paying

> > > attention to my own body) but I now suspect that I may have

been

> > > experiencing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

> > >

> > > After I began emu oil (one capsule daily) I noticed further

> > > improvement to psoriasis - elbows were almost completely clear.

> > Other

> > > benefits I noticed were - a swollen joint in my index finger

> > improved

> > > slightly, shoulder stiffness improved and nerve pain (throb) in

> arm

> > > went. Doesn't happen overnight (months) but it does happen.

> Gradual

> > > improvement is a funny thing to pin down - first it's every

third

> > > night, then every second night, then every night - then one

> night

> > > you go to bed and realise your arm hasn't throbbed for a while.

> > >

> > > Sadly my improvement was to be short-lived. I lost the

> improvement

> > > and regressed again mid 2006 because I had been dealing with

some

> > > unrelated digestive issues and was stooopid. I began putting

> slices

> > > of lemon in my water glass 24/7 over a period of months. (I

> think) I

> > > put my body into a state of acidosis - ended up in hospital

> getting

> > > my appendix out - and after appendicectomy I had to take strong

> > > antibiotics. Well, the psoriasis came back with a vengeance -

> > brought

> > > to the fore once again - all over legs - elbows played up -

> scalp.

> > > (Perhaps a good argument for the alkaline diet here but I'm

> > > digressing.)

> > >

> > > I took probiotics to try to counter the affect of the

antibiotics

> > but

> > > I didn't notice any real difference to the psoriasis or any

other

> > > improvement except for some improvement to digestive issues -

> which

> > > are still improving but very slowly. To aid digestive issues, I

> also

> > > take honey in my coffee or tea.

> > >

> > > Now here's the interesting experimental part: Last December I

> added

> > > fish oil and flax seed oil to my supplement regime and all the

> same

> > > symptoms responded again - took 3 months to notice first

> improvement

> > > but they did improve. Commenced on the flax seed oil

specifically

> > > because I was giving it to my husband to treat his meibomian

> eyelid

> > > cyst and I wanted to reassure myself it was okay for him. (He

had

> > > overnight deterioration of eyesight in one eye - but that's

> another

> > > success story.)

> > >

> > > Specifically, shoulder stiffness, muscle tenderness, arm nerve

> pain

> > > (throb) - have all eased again. Psoriasis is also improving

again

> > > slowly. My most recent swollen area on my leg has subsided -

> > > hot/burning sensation has also subsided - and sensitivity to

> touch

> > > all over legs has also improved.

> > >

> > > I attribute all the improvement to the anti-inflammatory

benefits

> of

> > > the omega oils - by reducing inflammation I've reduced pain and

> > > swelling and hope I've reduced the opportunity for continuing

or

> > > escalating long-term damage caused by inflammation.

> > >

> > > I have no idea if taking this much omega oil could do me any

long

> > > term harm but I'm satisfied it's the most conservative path I

can

> > > take for now. Neither do I know if any one of the above oils

> could

> > > have achieved the same thing if I'd instead just increased the

> dose

> > I

> > > was taking.

> > >

> > > I'm just experimenting on myself, playing it by ear (hope

you've

> > > heard that expression before), giving it time, seeing how I

feel.

> So

> > > far so good but I'm prepared to change the regime if need be.

> > >

> > > I'm not medically qualified. This is just a personal experiment

> on

> > > myself. I only have my own personal experience to draw on as a

> > mother

> > > of 3 and sometime health researcher so I don't think anyone

> should

> > > experiment on themself like I do, especially if they're already

> > > battling something.

> > >

> > > If you think a similar regime could help you - you should

discuss

> > > with your doctor to see if he/she would be okay with you

> increasing

> > > your omega oil intake - and ask them how much would be safe for

> you

> > > personally - and be prepared to be patient - because it's

> > > conservative (slow) and will take some months to notice

> improvement.

> > >

> > > Summary: Have always taken cod liver oil and evening primrose

> oil.

> > > Had improvement in various inflammatory symptoms after emu oil,

> > > regressed after antibiotics - but with introduction of fish oil

> and

> > > flax seed oil to the regime in Dec 2006 - shoulder stiffness,

> muscle

> > > tenderness, nerve pain - have all eased. Psoriasis also

> improved. I

> > > take one capsule of each. I may be taking more than the

> recommended

> > > daily allowance of omega oils but I haven't noticed any

problems

> > with

> > > blood clotting. CAUTION: Standard caution should be exercised

and

> > > doctor's permission sought if taking medications, other

> supplements,

> > > or wanting to take higher than the recommended daily allowance

of

> > > omega oils.

> > >

> > > Here's my present (experimental) mix and I take them all at

night

> > > (after dinner & before bed):

> > >

> > > (1) 1000mg Cod Liver Oil = Vit A 1000iu, Colecalciferol 2.5mcg

> equiv

> > > to Vit D3 100iu

> > >

> > > (2) 1000mg Evening Primrose Oil = Omega 6 gamma-Linolenic Acid

> 100mg

> > >

> > > (3) 750mg Emu Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic acid 7.5mg, Omega 6

> Linoleic

> > > acid 81.0mg, Omega 9 Oleic acid 387.0mg

> > >

> > > (4) 1000mg Fish Oil = Omega 3 marine triglycerides 300mg AS

> > > Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 180mg, and

> > > Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 120mg

> > >

> > > (5) 1000mg Flaxseed Oil = Omega 3 Linolenic Acid 175mg, Omega 6

> > > Linoleic acid 175mg, Omega 9 Oleic ac

> >

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