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Dahli
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11-27-2000
| Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 11:05 am
MSM is a derivative of dimethysulfoxide (DMSO) and has many of the same therapeutic properties, especially in the healing of injuries. Methylsulfonylmethane contains sulfur, which is an essential mineral that helps the body heal itself. MSM is found naturally in foods such as fresh fish, plants, meat, fruit, and milk; however, it is often eliminated through processing. North Americans today eat large amount of processed foods, which means there is either very little MSM in the average daily diet, or none at all. MSM detoxifies the body on a cellular level, and provides nourishment to the hair, skin, and nails. MSM helps relieve pain and inflammation, reduces allergy problems, and promotes gastrointestinal health. It also boosts immune function. Probiotics as well will help the immune system start to rebuild and that's where allergies start. I'm not a big fan of flax seed oil, for men especially better to use fish oil, for Omega 3 and borage maybe for Omega 6. These things are cheap like dirt and Vitamin C buffered in powder form is also very inexpensive. But can be very helpful. The whole point is, that dealing with symptoms is a dead end. Getting the body out of it's toxic condition is the only real way to begin to allow it to heal itself. All of these items do play a role, but I've learned that emotion is a huge huge issue where illness and dis- ease are at play. There are many modalities for addressing that key component as well. I feel for you, as my mom has had a lot of issues with eczema and we're slowly working at bringing her back from a very reactive state.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 7:24 pm
LOL Newman, I just re-read that chapter on thedoctorwithin I linked for you above. While doing so I chuckled out loud --his writing style is a lot like YOURS!!
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Newman
Member
09-25-2004
| Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 5:26 am
Good that I can provide laughs. I wish I was more of a reader. I prefer people to just tell me what to do. I"m not much into research. I'm not a health food nut. I usually do what the last person told me to do. My church lady said to get a nasal syringe and quit the Benadryl. Keep it flowing. Made sense. Dahli, I wrote down your last 3 suggestions. I wonder if I can get them at the King Sooper Pharmacy. 1. Divided MSM 2. Fish/Omega 3 Oils+ Borage 3. Buffered Vit. C I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I wanted to be drinking today, celebrating Labor Day with friends. Have no appetite...no desire for a beer...should be a strange L-Day...
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Newman
Member
09-25-2004
| Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 8:17 am
Has anyone ever heard of a "netty pot?" A friend suggested I get one at Vitamin Cottage.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 8:38 am
I use one, Newman. Strange at first, but it works. My doc also recommended NeilMed Sinus Rinse I got at Walgreens but haven't used it yet. Sinus problems are no fun. Hope you feel better.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 12:08 pm
It is hard to take control of your own health but a little knowledge does help a lot. Have you ever thought of visiting a naturopath? They can guide you in working on the exact things your body needs to learn to heal. They also instruct on hydrotherapy which is the neti pot idea I have outlined below. Sorry I wasn't clear I meant by the MSM divided that the 2000mg dose should be divided as it typically comes in 1000mg caps so one cap twice a day and build from there If you can find Carlson brand fish oil, that is a good one, or a combo Omega3 6 blend.(the 6 is borage or primrose) Buffered Vit C is also called calcium ascorbate and is available at most health food stores. Quitting the bendadryl is a good idea, it is as they say similar to turning up the radio in the car if you hear a noise under the hood.... sypmtom management takes care of the problem on the surface only. FYI Nasal Lavage - The nasal lavage is a wonderful treatment used in cases of chronic infections and/or irritations in the nose and sinuses. These conditions include sinusitis, hayfever, and seasonal allergies. The goal of the nasal lavage is to reduce or eliminate the recurrent irritant so that the body can be given a chance to heal itself. Often times antihistamines, antibiotics and/or surgery are used to treat these conditions but do little to affect them, especially their recurrence. Long-term use of nasal lavage in these cases, along with appropriate diet and lifestyle changes, can be extremely helpful. It is extremely important to follow all the instructions very carefully. Continue the routine until all symptoms resolve. This may take three to six months so BE PATIENT. For acute problems, perform the nasal wash up to four times per day until resolved. For chronic problems, it is usual to do the wash one or more times daily, continuing for several months. Pain or bleeding after the lavage may mean that an infection is still present and so it is important to continue with the program. Be persistent as it takes a lot of effort to rid your body of these chronic bacteria that may be producing the low-grade infection. If your condition continues to worsen, or no improvement is noted after a week of treatment, see your doctor. Supplies Needed: Sea salt Filtered or bottled water Neti pot or bulb syringe Towel or washcloth Directions: The technique, outlined below, may seem unusual at first. However, once learned, you will quickly realize how beneficial it is for sinus problems. Locate a workable container. The neti pot is specially designed with a spout that fits comfortably in one nostril. Alternatives you can use include a bulb syringe, a small flower watering pot, a turkey baster, or just a teacup (though the latter will be messier). Fill the container with lukewarm salt water. The salt-to-water ratio is 1 teaspoon sea salt to 1 pint (2 cups) water. Filtered or bottled water is best. Have some tissues within reach for this next part. Over a sink, tilt your head forward so that you are looking directly down toward the sink. Insert the spout into your right nostril. It is important that you breathe through your mouth. Turn your head to the right and let water move into the right nostril and exit the left nostril. Normally, you will feel the water as it passes through your sinuses. It is fine if some of the water drains into the mouth. Simply spit it out and adjust the tilt of your head. After using a cup of water, repeat the above procedure for the other nostril. To finish, expel any remaining water by quickly blowing air out both open nostrils 15 times over the sink. Avoid the temptation to block off one nostril, as doing so may force water into the eustachian tube. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alternating Hot and Cold Sinus Compress - This treatment can be used as a stand-alone treatment for painful, swollen sinuses, but can also be used in conjunction with the nasal lavage treatment. Combining the two seems to make each one work a little better. Supplies Needed: Two face cloths Hot water Cold water Directions: Soak one face cloth in hot water. Wring it out so it is damp but not dripping. Place the face cloth over your nose and eyes, and sinuses surrounding these areas and leave it in place for three minutes. Have the second face cloth soaking in cold water. Wring the cloth out. Remove the hot cloth, and place the cold cloth over the same area of your face for 30 seconds. Repeat this alternating sequence two more times for a total of three alternating sequences of three minutes hot and 30 seconds cold. Frequency: For severe and acute problems, perform morning and evening. For less severe problems or maintenance, perform once a day. The entire procedure will take about 10 minutes once you have everything organized. If you are trying to clear drainage from your sinus passages, perform the NASAL LAVAGE procedure after you have completed the alternating hot and cold heating compresses.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 10:17 am
A couple more good reasons besides allergies to use fish oil regularly. Omega-3s play a central role in protecting your cardiovascular system. The May 2003 issue of Circulation revealed that Omega-3s protect your heart. Researchers found that the cell membranes of heart cells store Omega-3 from fish oil. This storage prevents irregular rhythms, which can lead to sudden cardiac death. Sudden cardiac death is responsible for half of the heart-related deaths in the United Sates. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study showing that fish oil lowers triglyceride levels. (Triglycerides are fats in your blood linked to heart disease.) Those taking the fish oil had a decrease in triglycerides, which reduced their chance of heart disease by 25 percent. We have also found that fish oil can ease the symptoms of depression. Scientists noticed that regions with higher fish consumption have lower rates of depression. In 1999, the Archives of General Psychiatry published an intriguing study, which proved a link. Depressed patients took a fish oil supplement or a placebo for 4 months. An overwhelming 64 percent of patients taking the fish oil reported a significant reduction in symptoms. Fish oil works on depression by introducing Omega-3s to brain cells. The higher the level of Omega-3s, the easier it is for the chemical messenger serotonin to carry messages from one brain cell to another. This directly affects symptoms of depression.
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Kristylovesbb
Member
09-14-2000
| Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 8:22 pm
I am allergic to dust and every winter when I turn the heat on I stuff up. My nose is so stuffy right now I sound as though I have a horrible cold. This year a strange thing happened. When I blow my nose I smell whatever I ate last. The other night I ate a piece of strawberry cake and it was disgusting smelling that cake later. I have never had this to happen before, anyone ever had this to happen or know what to do for it.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 8:49 pm
Kristy, it sounds like a digestive problem possibly brought on by sinusitis. Regurgitation sometimes occurs with no apparent physical cause. Such regurgitation is called rumination. In rumination, small amounts of food are regurgitated from the stomach, usually 15 to 30 minutes after eating. (This could be the reason you smell the food.) The material often passes all the way to the mouth where a person may chew it again and reswallow it. Rumination occurs without pain or difficulty in swallowing. Rumination is common in infants. In adults, rumination most often occurs among people during periods of stress. Also more serious GERD or reflux could be the cause. (One of the symptoms is sinusitis.) Please be sure and ask an expert. I'm just your cyberMom and not a nurse.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 9:02 pm
Oh a suggestion: make sure you eat regularly, three meals a day and nothing that will irritate the stomach, until the symptoms subside. Dietary Factors Associated with Increased Reflux Symptoms* Caffeinated products, Chocolate, Tomato-based products, Peppermint, Spicy foods, Alcohol, Fatty Foods, Citrus fruits and juices *--Smoking also increases reflux and aggravates gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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