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Hello ,

I am interested to know what method do you use to eliminate the ASD?

Your son's case maybe similar to my daughter's case.

But, my daugther's case is, she was normal until 6 months, 7 months starting with global delay, 15 months starting with ASD.

We live in Indonesia. We joined Masgutova's camp in Singapore last December.

In terms of sensory, motoric & reflex integration to settle the global delay problem, I have no worry that Masgutova's method is a very amazing method. I can see any good improvement within less than one month, with my very limited skill to do all of the exercises (I selected only several excersises tha I can still remember & not risky, and I focus on those). Join the camp for sure. I start to save my money for the next camp in Asia by eliminate some therapies that I think less effective.

Regards,

From: Koutsaris <ekoutsaris@...> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:57:31 PMSubject: RE: new member intro

Hello Ann,

I am so honored that you wrote ot me.

I have been on a very long and complicated healing journey with my son. Just to give you an idea of where we are now;

The traditional chinese doctor said there is nothing wrong with george, just something wrong with his eyes. (Rx with chinese peadiatric massage, cupping and wants to add herbals)

The chiropractic neurologist said it's the eyes and the cerebellum that are responsible for his current problems. (Rx adjustments and balance/eye ex's)

The iridologist said his CNS is now clear of toxins but he shows some prenatal problem.(Rx continue homeopathy and look at any prenatal related therapy)

The sequential homeopathe is now working on all my prenatal traumas. She said that he is there energetically, so anything I can do to affect the prenatal period would help.

Etc etc with biomedical and educational stuff.

In my research for an approach that looks at the prenatal period closely, I came across your article about your journey. When I read it, it really hit home. last year, we made the big sacrifice of taking to mood Bell for 8 intensive weeks of working on his language comprehension. This was a huge disability for him. He could read at high school level, but comprehension was not even kindergarten. This is very frustrating and disheartening for a bright little boy. It gave him so much anxiety.

LMB was able to bring him up to a grade 2 level, which we were thrilled, but as you described, it was brutal for him. When I read your account of how painful that work was, I could appreciate how hard it was for . We need to return to LMB to continue on this great work, but something needs to be done right now to help the underlying reason for this disability, and to help the LMB be more successful. Your account of how you then went to the Masgutova method was like a lightbulb for me. I know this is what he needs now.

My only problem is where do I take him?

I am in Montreal Canada.

If anyone out there has any suggestions, I greatly appreciate it.

Ann, I am so grateful that you wrote to me, and I appreciate the encouragement about this method. I believe that it will greatly help , as it helped you.

If I could ask a few questions to help me understand;

Did you have trouble with focus and staying on task in school?

If so, did the Masgutova method help in this area?

How did it affect your language comprehension, as LMB had brought you up to a high level?

I know you said it took 1.5 yrs for you. May I ask how that went (as I don't have a practitioner yet) Did you get weekly sessions? Did you work on something daily on your own? I am not sure how this method works?

A mom I spoke with told me that after masgutova method, maybe will not need any more LMB. Can that be? Can yrs of language comprehension just suddenly be gained simply by working on prenatal reflexes? Remember that my son is 10.5 yrs old.

Once again, thank you for everything,

From: Ann Farris <ann@dyslexiadiscove ry.com>Subject: RE: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member introchildrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) comDate: Friday, January 9, 2009, 8:42 AM

Hello :

I have had great results with Masgutova Method and healing the underdeveloped reflexes which were impairing my ability to comprehend what I read etc. I had both dyslexia and hyperlexia. The key that made this change happen was Svetlana Masgutova ¢s comment several years ago that her studies show that some mothers of people with a learning challenges etc had emotional issues during pregnancy. My mother, fortunately, was brave enough to tell me this not long after I was diagnosed (at age 45). It wasn¢t until 15 years later when I met Svetlana that I was able to connect this information. As I had already done a great deal of inner emotional work I was able to combine the Masgutova Method with my emotional issues and correct the reflexes.

I am attaching an article for you to read more details.

Ann Farris

Author: The Other Side of Dyslexia www.dyslexiadiscove ry.com 415-552-6330

From: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com [mailto: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com ] On Behalf Of KoutsarisSent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:06 AMCHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member intro

Hello,

my name is and I am a new member. Thank you for having me in the group.

I am a parent of a 10 y.o. boy with challenges.

With years of hard work and interventions, my son is recovered from ASD. Now we are dealing with challenges/developm ental delays, and have alot of catching up to do.

Our healing journey, and putting together info from a variety of disiplines (iridology, traditional chinese medecine, homeopathy, naturopathy, chiroprctic neurology, etc) has lead me to look closer at the prenatal period. This is where we are on our healing journey.

Somehow, my research has lead me to the Masgutova Method.

The more I learn, the more I feel like this is the next step for us.

I am here to learn and share experiences.

I am awaiting an appointment to get started, but being a physical therapist by profession, I am anxious to learn as well. Maybe some day, when my son is fine, I will be blessed with the opportunity to help others.

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hi

can you plse tell me what is Linamood Bell?

From: Ann Farris <ann@dyslexiadiscove ry.com>Subject: RE: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member introchildrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) comDate: Friday, January 9, 2009, 8:42 AM

Hello :

I have had great results with Masgutova Method and healing the underdeveloped reflexes which were impairing my ability to comprehend what I read etc. I had both dyslexia and hyperlexia. The key that made this change happen was Svetlana Masgutova 's comment several years ago that her studies show that some mothers of people with a learning challenges etc had emotional issues during pregnancy. My mother, fortunately, was brave enough to tell me this not long after I was diagnosed (at age 45). It wasn't until 15 years later when I met Svetlana that I was able to connect this information. As I had already done a great deal of inner emotional work I was able to combine the Masgutova Method with my emotional issues and correct the reflexes.

I am attaching an article for you to read more details.

Ann Farris

Author: The Other Side of Dyslexia

www.dyslexiadiscove ry.com

415-552-6330

From: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com [mailto: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com ] On Behalf Of KoutsarisSent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:06 AMCHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member intro

Hello,

my name is and I am a new member. Thank you for having me in the group.

I am a parent of a 10 y.o. boy with challenges.

With years of hard work and interventions, my son is recovered from ASD. Now we are dealing with challenges/developm ental delays, and have alot of catching up to do.

Our healing journey, and putting together info from a variety of disiplines (iridology, traditional chinese medecine, homeopathy, naturopathy, chiroprctic neurology, etc) has lead me to look closer at the prenatal period. This is where we are on our healing journey.

Somehow, my research has lead me to the Masgutova Method.

The more I learn, the more I feel like this is the next step for us.

I am here to learn and share experiences.

I am awaiting an appointment to get started, but being a physical therapist by profession, I am anxious to learn as well. Maybe some day, when my son is fine, I will be blessed with the opportunity to help others.

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[Guest guest]

hi

can you plse tell me what is fast for word/

thanks

From: Ann Farris <ann@dyslexiadiscove ry.com>Subject: RE: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member introchildrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) comDate: Friday, January 9, 2009, 8:42 AM

Hello :

I have had great results with Masgutova Method and healing the underdeveloped reflexes which were impairing my ability to comprehend what I read etc. I had both dyslexia and hyperlexia. The key that made this change happen was Svetlana Masgutova 's comment several years ago that her studies show that some mothers of people with a learning challenges etc had emotional issues during pregnancy. My mother, fortunately, was brave enough to tell me this not long after I was diagnosed (at age 45). It wasn't until 15 years later when I met Svetlana that I was able to connect this information. As I had already done a great deal of inner emotional work I was able to combine the Masgutova Method with my emotional issues and correct the reflexes.

I am attaching an article for you to read more details.

Ann Farris

Author: The Other Side of Dyslexia

www.dyslexiadiscove ry.com

415-552-6330

From: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com [mailto: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com ] On Behalf Of KoutsarisSent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:06 AMCHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member intro

Hello,

my name is and I am a new member. Thank you for having me in the group.

I am a parent of a 10 y.o. boy with challenges.

With years of hard work and interventions, my son is recovered from ASD. Now we are dealing with challenges/developm ental delays, and have alot of catching up to do.

Our healing journey, and putting together info from a variety of disiplines (iridology, traditional chinese medecine, homeopathy, naturopathy, chiroprctic neurology, etc) has lead me to look closer at the prenatal period. This is where we are on our healing journey.

Somehow, my research has lead me to the Masgutova Method.

The more I learn, the more I feel like this is the next step for us.

I am here to learn and share experiences.

I am awaiting an appointment to get started, but being a physical therapist by profession, I am anxious to learn as well. Maybe some day, when my son is fine, I will be blessed with the opportunity to help others.

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[Guest guest]

Hello Ann,

thanks for your reply. the information is invaluable to me.

I will look for a trained therapist, but in the meantime, also try to train myself.

I like the support group idea. You are lucky to have that in SF. I may try to start on in my city, although it will probably be the blind leading the blind.

Either way, you are inspirational for me, and have given me so much hope for my son.

Thank you and God Bless,

From: Ann Farris < ann@dyslexiadiscove ry.com >Subject: RE: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member introchildrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) comDate: Friday, January 9, 2009, 8:42 AM

Hello :

I have had great results with Masgutova Method and healing the underdeveloped reflexes which were impairing my ability to comprehend what I read etc. I had both dyslexia and hyperlexia. The key that made this change happen was Svetlana Masgutova ?s comment several years ago that her studies show that some mothers of people with a learning challenges etc had emotional issues during pregnancy. My mother, fortunately, was brave enough to tell me this not long after I was diagnosed (at age 45). It wasn?t until 15 years later when I met Svetlana that I was able to connect this information. As I had already done a great deal of inner emotional work I was able to combine the Masgutova Method with my emotional issues and correct the reflexes.

I am attaching an article for you to read more details.

Ann Farris

Author: The Other Side of Dyslexia www.dyslexiadiscove ry.com 415-552-6330

From: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com [mailto: childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com ] On Behalf Of KoutsarisSent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:06 AMCHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member intro

Hello,

my name is and I am a new member. Thank you for having me in the group.

I am a parent of a 10 y.o. boy with challenges.

With years of hard work and interventions, my son is recovered from ASD. Now we are dealing with challenges/developm ental delays, and have alot of catching up to do.

Our healing journey, and putting together info from a variety of disiplines (iridology, traditional chinese medecine, homeopathy, naturopathy, chiroprctic neurology, etc) has lead me to look closer at the prenatal period. This is where we are on our healing journey.

Somehow, my research has lead me to the Masgutova Method.

The more I learn, the more I feel like this is the next step for us.

I am here to learn and share experiences.

I am awaiting an appointment to get started, but being a physical therapist by profession, I am anxious to learn as well. Maybe some day, when my son is fine, I will be blessed with the opportunity to help others.

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Hello Donna:

Here is the link to mood-Bell. http://www.lindamoodbell.com/about.html

I took LMB visualizing and verbalizing

training and there is no question it was effective in moving my reading comprehension

from Grade Three to Grade Nine level. However, if you can possibly have your

child ‘s reflexes worked on before and/or perhaps in combination with the

mood-Bell process I have a sense it would be easier on the child. I am an

adult and the physical pain of retraining the brain so it would be willing to and

did change so it could image was for me very intense and very painful. However,

I did the mood-Bell training (seven weeks, four hours a day, five days a

week) before I knew about the Masgutova Method.

I wish you all the best.

Ann Farris

Author: The Other Side of Dyslexia

www.dyslexiadiscovery.com

415-552-6330

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Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009

12:31 AM

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hi

can you plse tell me what is Linamood Bell?

From: Ann Farris <ann@dyslexiadiscove

ry.com>

Subject: RE: [childrenwithchalle nges] new member intro

childrenwithchallen

gesgroups (DOT) com

Date: Friday, January 9, 2009, 8:42 AM

Hello :

I have had great results with Masgutova Method and

healing the underdeveloped reflexes which were impairing my ability to

comprehend what I read etc. I had both dyslexia and

hyperlexia. The key that made this change happen was Svetlana Masgutova 's comment several years ago

that her studies show that some mothers of people with a learning

challenges etc had emotional issues during pregnancy. My mother,

fortunately, was brave enough to tell me this not long after I was

diagnosed (at age 45). It wasn't until 15 years later when I met

Svetlana that I was able to connect this information. As I had

already done a great deal of inner emotional work I was able to combine the

Masgutova Method with my emotional issues and correct the reflexes.

I am attaching an article for you to read more details.

Ann Farris

Author: The

Other Side of Dyslexia

www.dyslexiadiscove

ry.com

415-552-6330

From:

childrenwithchallen gesgroups (DOT) com [mailto: childrenwithchallen

gesgroups (DOT) com ] On Behalf Of

Koutsaris

Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009

7:06 AM

CHILDRENWITHCHALLEN

GESGROUPS (DOT) COM

Subject: [childrenwithchalle

nges] new member intro

Hello,

my name is and I am a new member.

Thank you for having me in the group.

I am a parent of a 10 y.o. boy with challenges.

With years of hard work and interventions, my son

is recovered from ASD. Now we are dealing with challenges/developm

ental delays, and have alot of catching up to do.

Our healing journey, and putting together info

from a variety of disiplines (iridology, traditional chinese medecine,

homeopathy, naturopathy, chiroprctic neurology, etc) has lead me to

look closer at the prenatal period. This is where we are on our

healing journey.

Somehow, my research has lead me to the Masgutova

Method.

The more I learn, the more I feel like this is the

next step for us.

I am here to learn and share experiences.

I am awaiting an appointment to get started, but

being a physical therapist by profession, I am anxious to learn as

well. Maybe some day, when my son is fine, I will be

blessed with the opportunity to help others.

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message.

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www.parentswithpurp

ose.com

Mom to 24, Katy 22, Preston 19 (serving a full-time mission in Mendoza,

Argentina), Annie 18, Kent 16, Callie 12 (cured from dyslexia), Carson 11,

Dawson 8 (brain injured--was severe now mild!)

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Hi Donna,

I had my left  hip and both knees replaced last year.  I'm 45.. soon to be 46. 

They say you know when your ready for the surgery when you can no longer take

the pain.  My pain level has decreased tremendously.  Basically, my hips and

knees are minor aches and I'm left with the arthritis pain in others places -

feet, ankles, back, hands, shoulder.  I was regularly on pain pills for years

prior to my surgery and was able to stop them completely after my bi-lateral

knee surgeries.  It was a lot to go through but so worth it in the end.  I also

felt I wanted to be as active as possible during my middle-age years.  I'd also

like to believe that they're continually improving the joints and how do they

know how long they'll last.  As for loosing your job from being off, I'd say

your job is MORE secure.  The Americas disability act protects from

discrimination and employers likely not wanting to risk letting go someone

because they're needing medical

care or have a disability because they don't want a lawsuit.  Nothing is a

guarantee but my guess is they'd look to someone else first.  I can't comment on

your ability to run with the joint.  For me, that wasn't an option. 

________________________________

From: Jeff and Donna <jsalis57@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 11:20:46 PM

Subject: New Member Intro

Hi!

My name is Donna and I am new to the list. I have been having hip pain for

several years now and have been putting off THR. I've joined to learn more about

what folks have opted to do, how long they've held out and what procedures work

best.

I am amazed with the technology that is out there today that they haven't been

able to develop a less invasive option. I guess that is what I've been holding

out for......I've recently read where they are doing stem cell injections for

dogs that need THR. I keep hoping they will extend this research to humans!

I am 44 years old and am afraid if I have this done too early, that I will face

several revisions in my lifetime. Also, I've been told by the doctors that you

cannot run once you have this done. While I know I won't be running any

marathons, I am not ready to call it quits with running my dogs in agility.

I've also read so many conflicting comments on various forums where some folks

are glad they have had the surgery and others experience more pain after the

surgery than before. I am just not much of a risk taker.

Also, with the economy the way that it is and many folks losing their jobs (my

husband amongst them) I am fearful to be out of work for an extended period and

be out of a job myself.

Any and all feedback is appreciated.

Donna

Columbus, OH

[Guest guest]

Donna:

I had my right hip replaced 2.5 years ago at 43 and the left one replaced 6

months ago. I was bone-on-bone when I had the first hip replaced and my quality

of life was in the toilet. So much pain I could not get a good night sleep, play

ball or run around with my girlfriend's little boy without agony. I did not

wait for the left hip to get that bad before I had it replaced.

Yesterday, it was a nice day here in Virginia. I played tennis (pretty hard)

with my girlfriend. She said she has not seen me move like that in 3 years. Two

weeks ago I did some pretty streneous hiking in AZ. I am completely pain free.

Now, I certainly don't feel like I have the speed and start, stop, turn ability

I had before my hips started going. I doubt I ever will, but it's not bad now

and I'm only 6 months out on the second hip. When running around playing tennis,

it did feel a little more jolting (no cartilage to absorb shock perhaps) and my

back did get a little tired.

The first surgeon I visited wanted to hold off as long as possible because I was

so young. I did some research and learned about recent advances in technology

(the newer larger metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-ceramic implants). The lab

testing indicates that these newer hips should last a lifetime--of course they

have not been out long enough to have good empiracal data. My second surgeon,

the one who did both operations felt very good about the longevity of the newer

hips. My surgeon said I have no restrictions on what I can do, but to use common

sense. When I asked about downhill skiing, he asked about my level of experience

(which is advanced). His only concern was falling hard--breaking your femur with

a big implant inside it is not a good thing. He suggested I stick to the

intermediate hills and ski under control. At the end of my 4 month post op, my

surgeon said: " get out and go use them. "

Only you can judge the pain and impact on quality of life vs. risk of implant

longevity. I suggest you conduct research and find a good surgeon familiar with

the latest technology. As far as outcome, I'm very happy at this point. I have

no pain and can do everything I want within reason. I think it helps in terms

of recovery if you are younger and in otherwise good health--which was the case

with me (knock on wood).

-Good luck, Ed

>

> Hi!

>

> My name is Donna and I am new to the list. I have been having hip pain for

several years now and have been putting off THR. I've joined to learn more

about what folks have opted to do, how long they've held out and what procedures

work best.

>

> I am amazed with the technology that is out there today that they haven't been

able to develop a less invasive option. I guess that is what I've been holding

out for......I've recently read where they are doing stem cell injections for

dogs that need THR. I keep hoping they will extend this research to humans!

>

> I am 44 years old and am afraid if I have this done too early, that I will

face several revisions in my lifetime. Also, I've been told by the doctors that

you cannot run once you have this done. While I know I won't be running any

marathons, I am not ready to call it quits with running my dogs in agility.

>

> I've also read so many conflicting comments on various forums where some folks

are glad they have had the surgery and others experience more pain after the

surgery than before. I am just not much of a risk taker.

>

> Also, with the economy the way that it is and many folks losing their jobs (my

husband amongst them) I am fearful to be out of work for an extended period and

be out of a job myself.

>

> Any and all feedback is appreciated.

>

> Donna

> Columbus, OH

>

[Guest guest]

See my answer to you in your other thread about waiting vs. quality of life. Do

not wait forever to do this. I am so happy I did it. I'm 43.

I'm not a runner, but I'm doing line dancing right now to build strength and

balance. I started out doing Silver Sneakers at the Y. Yeah, I'm not in their

age category, but the muscle strength and range of motion classes are awesome.

I'm also going to go to a basic step class on Sunday. I haven't been able to do

step aerobics in 8 years. It was my exercise of choice before my hip problems

began and I'm excited to get back.

[Guest guest]

Sounds like you have a great plan in place and are committed!I think you will be pleasently suprised at how great you may feel very quickly and how great the food actually tastes. The first 3 days were the hardest for me as I felt really hungry, but that stopped and my energy and digestion had been terrific. I have slipped up a few times due to poor planning for out of town trips and immediately felt horrible and return if symptoms. Anyway, welcome and good luck!!Sent from my iPhoneOn May 22, 2009, at 6:42 PM, "breninmaine" <breninmaine@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this group and this is my first post. I got my GAPS book in the mail yesterday. I'd been reading on the Gut and Psychology website so had an idea about how this will work. I fluctuate between being very excited to begin this life changing program of recovering my health, and being completely daunted by the enormity of change it will entail. I have no choice, really, and know I have to do this for my health. I was happy to find this group and look forward to connecting with others.

Today I made contact with a local organic farm where I can get my beef bones for stock, also free range chickens, eggs, turkeys, etc. This was a big hurdle for me..I'd nbeen contacting my local grocery stores and smaller markets, but hadn't had good luck until I googled organic beef in Maine. I als found the perfect, very large , stainless steel stockpot, and have found a local dairy farm with organic raw milk and cream that I can use for my yogurt. I've researched homemade yogurt online and found a couple of methods that will work well for me.

I figure it will take me about a month to make and freeze my stocks and soups and then I'll be ready to start. Also to practice my yogurt making and fermented veggie making, mail order my pro-biotic, etc. It will be nice that all the local organic veggies will be coming into season at the farmers markets. I'll have to do the more difficult introductory plan for the first 6 weeks..so want to have all my broths, etc ready in case of the detox symptoms I am expecting.

So...don't want to go one forever..I look forward to meeting people here and hearing how the food plans are working. I am expecting challenges..and look forward to a support group for help.

Thanks for accepting my membership and I look forward to meeting you.

Bren

[Guest guest]

Thanks very Much, . A few months ago, I pulled out my food allergy info and followed a plan of no wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, garlic, ginger, etc. I followed it for 2 months with a few slips (also due to lack of planning)..but honestly didn't feel any better. My nurse practitioner steered me to GAPS and I see that it's the carbs that were causing the problem and likely the reason I wasn't feeling better. I am so looing forward to feeling better..ahhhh...

Bren

Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and this is my first post. I got my GAPS book in the mail yesterday. I'd been reading on the Gut and Psychology website so had an idea about how this will work. I fluctuate between being very excited to begin this life changing program of recovering my health, and being completely daunted by the enormity of change it will entail. I have no choice, really, and know I have to do this for my health. I was happy to find this group and look forward to connecting with others.Today I made contact with a local organic farm where I can get my beef bones for stock, also free range chickens, eggs, turkeys, etc. This was a big hurdle for me..I'd nbeen contacting my local grocery stores and smaller markets, but hadn't had good luck until I googled organic beef in Maine. I als found the perfect, very large , stainless steel stockpot, and have found a local dairy farm with organic raw milk and cream that I

can use for my yogurt. I've researched homemade yogurt online and found a couple of methods that will work well for me.I figure it will take me about a month to make and freeze my stocks and soups and then I'll be ready to start. Also to practice my yogurt making and fermented veggie making, mail order my pro-biotic, etc. It will be nice that all the local organic veggies will be coming into season at the farmers markets. I'll have to do the more difficult introductory plan for the first 6 weeks..so want to have all my broths, etc ready in case of the detox symptoms I am expecting.So...don't want to go one forever..I look forward to meeting people here and hearing how the food plans are working. I am expecting challenges.. and look forward to a support group for help.Thanks for accepting my membership and I look forward to meeting you. :)Bren

[Guest guest]

Once you get up and going- past intro- I would also recommend theBook nourishing traditions. It discusses recipes and how to sprout bread etc. I have found it to be a wealth of info. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn May 23, 2009, at 9:27 AM, Bren <breninmaine@...> wrote:

Thanks very Much, . A few months ago, I pulled out my food allergy info and followed a plan of no wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, garlic, ginger, etc. I followed it for 2 months with a few slips (also due to lack of planning)..but honestly didn't feel any better. My nurse practitioner steered me to GAPS and I see that it's the carbs that were causing the problem and likely the reason I wasn't feeling better. I am so looing forward to feeling better..ahhhh...

Bren

Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and this is my first post. I got my GAPS book in the mail yesterday. I'd been reading on the Gut and Psychology website so had an idea about how this will work. I fluctuate between being very excited to begin this life changing program of recovering my health, and being completely daunted by the enormity of change it will entail. I have no choice, really, and know I have to do this for my health. I was happy to find this group and look forward to connecting with others.Today I made contact with a local organic farm where I can get my beef bones for stock, also free range chickens, eggs, turkeys, etc. This was a big hurdle for me..I'd nbeen contacting my local grocery stores and smaller markets, but hadn't had good luck until I googled organic beef in Maine. I als found the perfect, very large , stainless steel stockpot, and have found a local dairy farm with organic raw milk and cream that I

can use for my yogurt. I've researched homemade yogurt online and found a couple of methods that will work well for me.I figure it will take me about a month to make and freeze my stocks and soups and then I'll be ready to start. Also to practice my yogurt making and fermented veggie making, mail order my pro-biotic, etc. It will be nice that all the local organic veggies will be coming into season at the farmers markets. I'll have to do the more difficult introductory plan for the first 6 weeks..so want to have all my broths, etc ready in case of the detox symptoms I am expecting.So...don't want to go one forever..I look forward to meeting people here and hearing how the food plans are working. I am expecting challenges.. and look forward to a support group for help.Thanks for accepting my membership and I look forward to meeting you. :)Bren

[Guest guest]

It's a major change, so don't be discouraged if you "slip up". We tried and gave up initially. I think the reason we failed was that it was too many changes at once. So, then we made changes over time and that seemed to work best for us. Eliminating wheat was the first big hurdle and took several weeks to make the transition. Then we started to integrate  more changes. It took a few months to be on board completely. And then, my daughter's food allergy test showed antibody activity to many of the new foods that were Gap approved (almonds, coconut, etc). Now, we have learned that rotating your foods is best. Don't overdo it with one particular item. Especially if it's a food that is new to your system.Also, juicing has made the most noticeable difference to her well being. You see results almost immediately - increased energy, complexsion.Good LUck!!!!ClareOn May 22, 2009, at 4:42 PM, breninmaine wrote:Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and this is my first post. I got my GAPS book in the mail yesterday. I'd been reading on the Gut and Psychology website so had an idea about how this will work. I fluctuate between being very excited to begin this life changing program of recovering my health, and being completely daunted by the enormity of change it will entail. I have no choice, really, and know I have to do this for my health. I was happy to find this group and look forward to connecting with others.Today I made contact with a local organic farm where I can get my beef bones for stock, also free range chickens, eggs, turkeys, etc. This was a big hurdle for me..I'd nbeen contacting my local grocery stores and smaller markets, but hadn't had good luck until I googled organic beef in Maine. I als found the perfect, very large , stainless steel stockpot, and have found a local dairy farm with organic raw milk and cream that I can use for my yogurt. I've researched homemade yogurt online and found a couple of methods that will work well for me.I figure it will take me about a month to make and freeze my stocks and soups and then I'll be ready to start. Also to practice my yogurt making and fermented veggie making, mail order my pro-biotic, etc. It will be nice that all the local organic veggies will be coming into season at the farmers markets. I'll have to do the more difficult introductory plan for the first 6 weeks..so want to have all my broths, etc ready in case of the detox symptoms I am expecting.So...don't want to go one forever..I look forward to meeting people here and hearing how the food plans are working. I am expecting challenges..and look forward to a support group for help.Thanks for accepting my membership and I look forward to meeting you. :)Bren

[Guest guest]

i hope that ldn will help you,but if you never felt ok,then you should find a

doctor that works with bio-identical,armout thyroid and not synthroid.many

people fell better on armour.

>

> Hi All!

> I can't believe I've come across what seems to be a wonder drug. I suffer from

several autoimmune skin diseases, hashimotos and hypothyroidism. I've been on

Synthroid for a few years now yet I still never feel " normal " or " ok " .

> I'm constantly fatigued and depressed, to say the least. It's hard to believe

that there could actually be something out there that can help me get back to

the person I used to be.

> I'm excited to be a part of this group and learn more about LDN and am

wondering if there's a published list of doctors anywhere. I don't want to treat

myself but would love to see a doctor who could diagnose and treat me using LDN.

> Also, if someone stops taking LDN do they find their symptons exacerbated? And

at the same time, if there is total relief of symptoms would one try and get off

this medication?

> Thanks for your time!

> KAthy

>

[Guest guest]

I too feel you might benefit by moving away from synthetic thyroid drugs.

Find a doctor who will prescribe Armour Natural Thyroid. Naturopathic doctors

almost always know about the problems with synthetics, MDs and Specialists

rarely care. Finally we are seeing some real scientific studies that show

synthetics do not raise T3 levels in the body.

Synthetic thyroid drugs are all T4, which is the " storage " T. You need T1, 2,

and especially T3, which is the active substance your body uses " right now " .

Other things that can help with thyroid issues:

1) stay far away from anything with Soy in it -- either topically or ingested

2) don't use antibacterial soaps - the active ingredient is anti-thyroid

3) take a Selenium supplement

4) Try 1/4 tsp. Natural Sea Salt in a large glass of water every morning

5) explore adrenal support. People with thyroid issues often have adrenal

fatigue issues. (I take physiological " Isocort " - an adrenal supplement, which

helps me use the thyroid hormone that I take)

5) Search the Internet for information about Armour. Read the book " Stop the

Thyroid Madness " by Janie Bowthorpe.

6) For lots of help and support, join the " NaturalThyroidHormones " Group:

NaturalThyroidHormones/

7) Join the Iodine Group: iodine/

I have five autoimmune conditions, and plan to try LDN for all of them.

good luck!

~ unity

[Guest guest]

My understanding is that most people with autoimmune diseases will have to take

LDN for life to prevent exacerbation of the disease. It depends on whether the

disease is genetic or caused by environmental toxins. If it's environmental,

you may be able to stop after several months and maintain your gains. But if

it's genetic, you probably will have to keep on it.

I took it 20 days to see if it would help nerve damage from years of psyche

pills. (My problem was environmental, not genetic.) 20 days after stopping, I

seem to have maintained a lot of gains. I understand that people who take it

for autoimmune problems don't maintain gains when they stop. This may or may

not be because of naltrexone having built up in the system, which causes

continual blockage of endorphin receptors for a while after quitting (the

half-life is 4 days). I had some problems with this too, but I waited it out.

Now that most of the residual naltrexone has come out, I feel better, and much

better than I did before I started taking it. So thankfully I've maintained

gains.

However, for autoimmune diseases with a genetic component, it probably will have

to be taken continually. At least that's my understanding.

Annette

>

> Hi All!

> I can't believe I've come across what seems to be a wonder drug. I suffer from

several autoimmune skin diseases, hashimotos and hypothyroidism. I've been on

Synthroid for a few years now yet I still never feel " normal " or " ok " .

> I'm constantly fatigued and depressed, to say the least. It's hard to believe

that there could actually be something out there that can help me get back to

the person I used to be.

> I'm excited to be a part of this group and learn more about LDN and am

wondering if there's a published list of doctors anywhere. I don't want to treat

myself but would love to see a doctor who could diagnose and treat me using LDN.

> Also, if someone stops taking LDN do they find their symptons exacerbated? And

at the same time, if there is total relief of symptoms would one try and get off

this medication?

> Thanks for your time!

> KAthy

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much to everyone who offered information and some clarity. I mostly

hope to gain relief from a life full of depression and lethargy.

I have an appointment to see a doctor, whose name I found on the list, and trust

that he'll know how best to treat me.

In response to the hypothyroidism and synthroid versus armour, I was on armour

many years ago yet remember having heart palpitations and sweating profusely.

With the synthroid I have not experienced any side effects. Could I have been on

the wrong dose? Also the same doctor who put me on the armour, had me on cortef.

Is that a drug for the thyroid as well??

I am much older and wiser now and know to ask questions. Back then I just

trusted in the fact that I was feeling better and unfortunately this doctor

moved away to another state and I've yet to find another doctor who practices

medicine in the sane manner

Anyhow, it's nice to be a part of this group and to learn from so many

knowlegable people. But the best part is the stories of hope and recovery that

I'm reading about.

Thanks again!

Kathy

[Guest guest]

cortef is for the adrenal

>

>

> Thanks so much to everyone who offered information and some clarity. I mostly

hope to gain relief from a life full of depression and lethargy.

> I have an appointment to see a doctor, whose name I found on the list, and

trust that he'll know how best to treat me.

> In response to the hypothyroidism and synthroid versus armour, I was on armour

many years ago yet remember having heart palpitations and sweating profusely.

With the synthroid I have not experienced any side effects. Could I have been on

the wrong dose? Also the same doctor who put me on the armour, had me on cortef.

Is that a drug for the thyroid as well??

> I am much older and wiser now and know to ask questions. Back then I just

trusted in the fact that I was feeling better and unfortunately this doctor

moved away to another state and I've yet to find another doctor who practices

medicine in the sane manner

> Anyhow, it's nice to be a part of this group and to learn from so many

knowlegable people. But the best part is the stories of hope and recovery that

I'm reading about.

> Thanks again!

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

hey, sounds cool to me. What is the name of your book? I would like to

give it a quick read.

Reese

----- Original Message ----- Hello Everyone,

I'm new to this loop, and would like to introduce myself. My name is Deb

Piccurelli. I am not a LP, nor do I personally know any LP. Why I'm here, is

because I've written a novel that features little people as the main

characters, and thought if you all don't mind, I could hang out here

sometimes and get to know some of you, comment from time to time, if I have

something worthy to say, etc. Would that be okay?

[Guest guest]

Pumpkin will bulk up the stool and slippery elm bark also. I would

give him raw milk for this is a great probiotic. Essiac would be great

to give the dog.

Dried herbs or tinctures of the following herbs for cancer can be fed to

your dog.) *_Red clover

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/red-clover.html>_* Red

clover has been hailed as " the " herb for cancer by many herbalists. The

herb has tumor-inhibiting properties and strengthens lymphatic functions

(crucial in cleansing cell tissues). *_Burdock root

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/burdock.html>_* Burdock root

supports and stimulates the liver, therefore facilitates waste and toxic

removal from the body. It is also a very safe herb for prolonged use.

*_Alfalfa <http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/alfalfa.html>_*

Alfalfa has been found to reduce the risk of cancerous growths and is

therefore considered a good herb for cancer prevention. *_Dandelion

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/dandelion.html>_* Dandelion

is a diuretic herb that helps waste removal via the kidneys and urinary

tract. It also improves digestion and removal of waste by providing

gentle stimulation to the liver. *_Milk Thistle

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/milk-thistle-for-dogs.html>_*

This herb can protect the liver against harmful by-products of the

cancer. As well, milk thistle is effective in protecting the body from

liver damage resulting from chemotherapy. *_Astragalus_* This herb is an

immuno-stimulant; thus it can be used to boost your dog's immune system.

In addition, it has been found that astragalus contains an alkaloid that

inhibits the spread of melanoma, a skin cancer. *_Echinacea

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/echinacea.html>_* This herb

is well-known for its effectiveness in supporting and strenthening the

immune system. *_Garlic

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/garlic-for-dogs.html>_*

Garlic has a lot of sulphur-containing compounds (thus the strong

smell!). These compounds are helpful in enhancing the immune system. It

has also been shown that garlic stimulates the growth of beneficial

cells. *_Green tea_* Green tea has been found to be effective in

boosting and stimulating the immune system. It is also an antioxidant

and astringent and has been shown to be an effective herb for cancer

(especially for some kind of stomach and skin cancers). *_Mushrooms -

Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake_* Mushrooms, especially reishi, has been used

for many years in China and Japan as herbs for cancer prevention and

treatment in people. Recent research has found that these mushrooms can

enhance the immune system, due to their high levels of polysaccharides

and their effect on white blood cells. In addition, these mushrooms have

been found to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and antioxidant

properties. *_Other herbs for cancer_* It has recently been found in

Malaysia that the herbs *ginger

<http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/ginger.html>* and *turmeric*

may also help fight cancer

Good luck to you and your fur baby I have a black lab and love labs!

Donna ACS

[Guest guest]

Thank you Donna

I will start the pumpkin as soon as I get to the grocery. I changed his diet

to a very good dog food that contains omega 3's tumeric and lots of other good

stuff. Lots of salmon. Also I cook chicken (the good kind) with veggies and

some rice and add to the food. I read about artichoke's and plan on adding

those too. Never thought about the raw milk, but gonna check on some goat's

milk.

And I will check out the herbs - I plan on starting green tea when I begin the

essiac. One question I have, there are so many brands of Essiac, and I prefer

to use loose herbs/tea bag etc over the liquids. Can anyone recommend a

particular brand that could be give to dogs?? I think the loose herbs or tea

bag type might go further than the liquid.

Also can anyone recommend the Alohamedicinals website? I'm considering buying

the immunity and transfer factor for him very expensive tho. You just never know

when buying online if it's legitimate or not.

Fran

>

> Pumpkin will bulk up the stool and slippery elm bark also. I would

> give him raw milk for this is a great probiotic. Essiac would be great

> to give the dog.

>

[Guest guest]

Fran, Pardon me for jumping in ..

Years ago I did some researching of Essiac (yes, there are many brands,

and they all have their own claims..) I stumbled across VitaliTea

(liquid) by Health Plus Corporation. Golly, the ingredients are the same

as Essiac. I ordered some, and tried it following their directions.

Warning, stay close to the bathroom the first day or two you try this,

and some of the critters I voided were sure ugly looking...! I have

made Essiac from raw herbs, lots of work, folks!! Two days to cook up a

batch as I recall. If nothing else, it's a great parasite cleanse.

Dave

fran2000a1 wrote:

> Thank you Donna

>

> I will start the pumpkin as soon as I get to the grocery. I changed his diet

to a very good dog food that contains omega 3's tumeric and lots of other good

stuff. Lots of salmon. Also I cook chicken (the good kind) with veggies and

some rice and add to the food. I read about artichoke's and plan on adding

those too. Never thought about the raw milk, but gonna check on some goat's

milk.

>

> And I will check out the herbs - I plan on starting green tea when I begin the

essiac. One question I have, there are so many brands of Essiac, and I prefer

to use loose herbs/tea bag etc over the liquids. Can anyone recommend a

particular brand that could be give to dogs?? I think the loose herbs or tea

bag type might go further than the liquid.

>

> Also can anyone recommend the Alohamedicinals website? I'm considering buying

the immunity and transfer factor for him very expensive tho. You just never know

when buying online if it's legitimate or not.

>

> Fran

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use Teeter Creek Herbs for a source of tinctures I trust. Their Sheep

Sorrel Formula is Essiac.

Bill Corley

Re: [ ] Re: New member intro

Fran, Pardon me for jumping in ..

Years ago I did some researching of Essiac (yes, there are many brands,

and they all have their own claims..) I stumbled across VitaliTea

(liquid) by Health Plus Corporation. Golly, the ingredients are the same

as Essiac.

[Guest guest]

Fran... I think if you look on , you will find a group that is using

artemisinin for their dogs' cancer. They have been experiencing some good

results. But good luck with your buddy. We do love our animals, don't we?

Lola

" fran2000a1 " wrote:

>

> ...Although I recently had a biopsy it came back not cancer, but my poor

labrador retriever wasn't so lucky. We both had the biopsy on the same day. He

has spindle cell sarcoma low to intermediate grade..... It's my hope that I can

find some alternative remedies on here to learn more about. I'm ordering essiac

tea this week. I would like more information on BLack Salve. The tumor is

subcutaneous was removed about 10 days ago. It came up on the back of the head.

I am worried the vet did not get it all, there is still a small bump at the top

of the incision. Not sure if it is swelling or not. But the onocology vet said

that it will come back. Sorry this is so long, but there is so much to think

about. I already have him on the Budwig protocol, but there is some direahea.

It may be the teas. of flaxoil or the strong antibiotic he has been taking. I'm

giving yogurt and probiotics from the drugstore. Does pumpkin really work for

the loose stool?...

> Fran

>

[Guest guest]

Dave Felt wrote:

> Fran, Pardon me for jumping in ..

> Years ago I did some researching of Essiac (yes, there are many brands,

> and they all have their own claims..) I stumbled across VitaliTea

> (liquid) by Health Plus Corporation. Golly, the ingredients are the same

> as Essiac. I ordered some, and tried it following their directions.

> Warning, stay close to the bathroom the first day or two you try this,

> and some of the critters I voided were sure ugly looking...! I have

> made Essiac from raw herbs, lots of work, folks!! Two days to cook up a

> batch as I recall. If nothing else, it's a great parasite cleanse.

>

> Dave

>

>

>

Where do you buy this Dave?

~Amber

[Guest guest]

Does it say how much to give on the bottle and do you add it to water

or food?

Donna ACS

>

>

> Dave Felt wrote:

> > Fran, Pardon me for jumping in ..

> > Years ago I did some researching of Essiac (yes, there are many brands,

> > and they all have their own claims..) I stumbled across VitaliTea

> > (liquid) by Health Plus Corporation. Golly, the ingredients are the

> same

> > as Essiac. I ordered some, and tried it following their directions.

> > Warning, stay close to the bathroom the first day or two you try this,

> > and some of the critters I voided were sure ugly looking...! I have

> > made Essiac from raw herbs, lots of work, folks!! Two days to cook up a

> > batch as I recall. If nothing else, it's a great parasite cleanse.

> >

> > Dave

> >

> >

> >

> Where do you buy this Dave?

>

> ~Amber

>

>