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Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:04 am |
MermaidGirl wrote: |
ScotsLass wrote: |
... Phew...I'm off for a cuppa now |
And a very well-deserved one, if I do say so! Thank you, ScotsLass, for providing such great information on this thread. Its obvious you've done a lot of research and its been a great help to me, and the rest of the folks as well, I'm sure! |
bkkgirl wrote: |
Scotslass, thank you for your contribution. It's very thorough and easy to understand. This oil looks like something one would want in his/her kitchen along with the OoO for sure. |
Happy to help! Apart from all the medicinal benefits of black seed oil (especially as an anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant), I hope this stuff is as great as they claim for our skin...apparently Queen Nefertiti loved using it as a beauty aid in the 14th century - LOL! Isn't it funny how our health and skin care concerns continually lead us back to solutions that are found in nature and have been used for hundreds, if not thousands of years?! It makes me think twice about spending boat loads of money on a number of hyped up wrinkle potions now...there is probably a cheaper and more effective solution in my backyard or cupboard! |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:59 am |
Well in that case I will order it by the truckload! |
_________________ Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:13 pm |
ScotsLass thanks for sharing, and I totally agree with your observations. Even though I was breast-fed, my mum was taking antibiotics for a milk duct infection. As I was growing up I was plagued with full blown colds and flus at least a dozen times a year - though no "strange" bacterial infections and things like chicken pox developed very late, but I had many many annoying little ailments that seemed to only happen to me.
Even while trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, I am still very susceptible to the common cold and need to take many more supplements to ward off potential infections. Many of my friends were fully breast fed and their mothers were never on medications before or during pregnancy, and despite their terrible lifestyle and diets they are very healthy (and NO terrible candida) because I assume their immune systems were well developed during those crucial months when you are supposed to be feeding from all the antibodies from good old mother's milk.
I think many good milk formulas out there do contain probiotics (but again limited strains) but they could never replicate the antibodies that are present in mother's milk.
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:57 am |
scalawaggirl wrote: |
Excellent! Thanks for the clarification. That is exactly what I imagined would be the case and the details are very helpful. I'll let you all know how it works for me but the energy aspect is something I am very much looking forward to feeling since this is probably the most obvious and annoying part of my problem - I am tired most of the time. |
Scally - I am certain your energy levels will improve drastically once you enter the second month of your candida treatment plan. BTW, how are you making out with the Threelac program?
I am not certain if you ordered the Greens+Extra Energy powder I mentioned earlier, but if you did it has been suggested to me that you hold off on taking it until you've completed at least 4-6 weeks of your candida/detox program. The reason being is the Greens+ contains ingredients that are detoxifying and you do not want to overload your system by taking it at the same time as all of your other detoxifiers. If you do experiment with it now because you really need some extra energy, I would take very very little (less than a 1/3 scoop). I have stopped it myself these last few days because I am just too sensitive to the detox effects of the other things I'm taking at the moment - my body prefers to take baby steps when detoxing rather than big leaps and bounds. My energy levels are noticeably lower without the Greens+ but I've decided to push through this phase and start up again with it next month. |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:22 am |
ScotsLass wrote: |
scalawaggirl wrote: |
Excellent! Thanks for the clarification. That is exactly what I imagined would be the case and the details are very helpful. I'll let you all know how it works for me but the energy aspect is something I am very much looking forward to feeling since this is probably the most obvious and annoying part of my problem - I am tired most of the time. |
Scally - I am certain your energy levels will improve drastically once you enter the second month of your candida treatment plan. BTW, how are you making out with the Threelac program?
I am not certain if you ordered the Greens+Extra Energy powder I mentioned earlier, but if you did it has been suggested to me that you hold off on taking it until you've completed at least 4-6 weeks of your candida/detox program. The reason being is the Greens+ contains ingredients that are detoxifying and you do not want to overload your system by taking it at the same time as all of your other detoxifiers. If you do experiment with it now because you really need some extra energy, I would take very very little (less than a 1/3 scoop). I have stopped it myself these last few days because I am just too sensitive to the detox effects of the other things I'm taking at the moment - my body prefers to take baby steps when detoxing rather than big leaps and bounds. My energy levels are noticeably lower without the Greens+ but I've decided to push through this phase and start up again with it next month. |
Hi, ScotsLass. First, let me thank you for all of your hard work and research! Fantastic stuff and I am going to try to find Cumin Oil.
Regarding the Greens+, I got an email that it one of my items was backordered for two weeks so it will work out per your schedule even though I was quite disappointed as I was really looking forward to the energy increase. Just so you know, I drink kombucha tea and supplement Oat Beta Glucans and MSM so I'm a baby-pro when it comes to detox. I'm doing really well on the Threelac though I am dealing with constipation (an effect they noted might happen) so I am increasing my fiber. I currently take 3 Threelacs and 2 Active Enzymes a day. Hopefully, I will see more energy after a month of the program.
Regarding my story, I do not have such drastic experiences in childhood (that I know about) but I have had many instances of being treated by very strong antibiotics. I always react badly each time I take them so now I am extremely gun shy and have become rebellious about NOT taking them - they throw my system into complete disarray. This last time (antibiotic recommendation) is how I happened again on the Candida issue and I finally decided to do something about it. |
_________________ 42; medium, warm-toned; large pores prone to congestion; oily; using Karin Herzog exclusively right now! |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:46 pm |
Scally - Are you taking your 3 doses per day of Threelac at one time, or spread throughout the day? I'm still on 2 each day but thinking of bumping it, since I'm still having problems "down below". |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:48 pm |
TAMgirl99 wrote: |
Scally - Are you taking your 3 doses per day of Threelac at one time, or spread throughout the day? I'm still on 2 each day but thinking of bumping it, since I'm still having problems "down below". |
I space them out throughout the day. |
_________________ 42; medium, warm-toned; large pores prone to congestion; oily; using Karin Herzog exclusively right now! |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:24 pm |
I think I've decided to add that product "Candaclear" to my routine. Someone mentioned on the yeast connection site that it is great for those going through the yeast detox that have issues with this. And since it kills both yeast and BV, it should be a win-win for me. They say you should really get 4 boxes though, one to kill and the other 3 to rebalance the normal flora. Too bad it's going to cost me an arm. Pretty soon I won't be able to type! |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:31 pm |
Hey, Tam. Is this in addition to the Threelac system? I'm going to be adding OoO. |
_________________ 42; medium, warm-toned; large pores prone to congestion; oily; using Karin Herzog exclusively right now! |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:40 pm |
scalawaggirl wrote: |
[Hi, ScotsLass. First, let me thank you for all of your hard work and research! Fantastic stuff and I am going to try to find Cumin Oil.
Regarding the Greens+, I got an email that it one of my items was backordered for two weeks so it will work out per your schedule even though I was quite disappointed as I was really looking forward to the energy increase. Just so you know, I drink kombucha tea and supplement Oat Beta Glucans and MSM so I'm a baby-pro when it comes to detox. I'm doing really well on the Threelac though I am dealing with constipation (an effect they noted might happen) so I am increasing my fiber. I currently take 3 Threelacs and 2 Active Enzymes a day. Hopefully, I will see more energy after a month of the program.
Regarding my story, I do not have such drastic experiences in childhood (that I know about) but I have had many instances of being treated by very strong antibiotics. I always react badly each time I take them so now I am extremely gun shy and have become rebellious about NOT taking them - they throw my system into complete disarray. This last time (antibiotic recommendation) is how I happened again on the Candida issue and I finally decided to do something about it. |
Very glad to hear you are pleased with the Threelac thus far. From other forums I've passed through there seems to be some mixed results with it - some love it and some say it didn't do much of anything. Maybe it all depends on how severe the problem is. The delay with your Greens+ order is a bummer, but might be a blessing in disguise! You'll be in top form with this stuff next month, trust me! A word about the constipation you're experiencing, I don't know how you are increasing your fiber intake (be it through food or supplements), so I thought I'd pass along a great fiber cereal I eat that contains no sugar, 0.5 g/fat, 14 g/fiber and 100 cal's per serving. It's called Fiber 1 Original and is produced by General Mills. A bowl of this every day with lactose-free skim milk has completely resolved any constipation problems I was having. Somehow the taste of it doesn't turn me off either (another big bonus). This cereal is ideal for Diabetics also. HTH's as I was told you REALLY need to flush out the dead/toxic fungi/bacteria as often and quickly as you can.
You are fortunate to be doing so well on your other supplements too. I am having a lot of ups and downs with MSM and had to dial it back this week due to severe headaches. So far so good on a lesser dosage.
I'm not certain if this was raised earlier, but do you have any mercury fillings or have you ever had a root canal? There seems to be mounting evidence about the harms of mercury toxicity in the body, as well as an entire underground dental community that claims toxic bacteria is born shortly after root canals. Both mercury toxicity and this specific oral bacteria can create systemic conditions like CFS, depression, muscle/joint problems, heart disease and alzheimers, to name just a few. Another link has been candida. A number of people who had their mercury fillings replaced reported that their candida symptoms either disappeared or diminished significantly. I am personally having FIVE of these silver beasts removed in April - this decision is independant of candida and has everything to do with preventing mercury toxicity in the future (my memory is going down the drain as it is and the threat of alzheimers gives me the willies!). |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:56 pm |
ScotsLass - I've been reading up some on this whole dental/mercury issue and the only thing I haven't really found is what are you replacing your root canals/fillings with? I have had 2 root canals and about 20 fillings. I actually have always been told that I have great hygiene, but they think the acidity of my saliva must be weak and can't fight off the bacteria that cause cavities.
Scally - Yes, I am still on the threelac. Here is my current routine:
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3000 mg MSM
500 mg Vit C
400 mg folic acid
1 Threelac
1 Active Enzyme
Oxygen stuff (several drops, working my way up)
50 mg Colostrum
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Same as above plus 2-3 capsules Coral Calcium after dinner.
As I mentioned, I'm probably going to bump the Threelac to 3x per day, as long as I don't get too toxic with that dose. I will also treat with boric acid suppositories for 1 week and then start the 24 days of candaclear. I'm still working on the diet. |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:14 pm |
TAMgirl99 wrote: |
I think I've decided to add that product "Candaclear" to my routine. Someone mentioned on the yeast connection site that it is great for those going through the yeast detox that have issues with this. And since it kills both yeast and BV, it should be a win-win for me. They say you should really get 4 boxes though, one to kill and the other 3 to rebalance the normal flora. Too bad it's going to cost me an arm. Pretty soon I won't be able to type! |
Hi Tam - I am grateful and fortunate that I have only had 2 yeast infections in my life so I have very little experience in treating them. However, my mother on the other hand suffered from them for years and years. It wasn't until she was in her 50's that she discovered acidophilus vaginal suppositories. She would take one at night before bed in addition to oral acidophilus capsules during the day. She swears this is the best way to go to rid yourself of a yeast infection. She bought hers from the HFS and stored them in the fridge, but I have no idea what the brand was. The Candaclear you're thinking of trying sounds great, but have you called your local HFS to see if they have other good brands that are not as expensive?
You probably know this already, but I'll throw it out there anyway - bathing with bubble bath's and using scented/perfume-y soaps are a no-no. Wearing 100% cotton-only underwear and using cotton weaved panty-liner's help a lot too. I was having some real issues with maxi-pads until my GP told me that the plastic weave that Always uses on their pads is a breeding ground of sorts for BV and/or candida. Apparently it passes stuff back and forth between your front and back end.
HTH's and that you feel better soon...
ETA: Just read your post about the mercury/root canals and am off to fetch the info on materials to use in lieu of current substances. Back in a minute! |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:15 pm |
TAMgirl99 - I've been following this thread with great interest since it was started, and I plan on joining the group and doing a candida recovery program/toxin cleanse. As far as BV is concerned, I was having trouble with what seemed like constant yeast infections and BV several years back. It got to be that every time I went to the doctor and she gave me an Rx for antibiotics, I'd ask for an Rx for Monistat at the same time because I was guaranteed to get a yeast infection from the antibiotics. I also used to orally supplement with a lot of acidopholus at the same time.
My gyno FINALLY got a clue and determined that I was getting the BV from my then-boyfriend. I was being treated for it, but he was not. You can pass yeast back and forth that way, too. As it turned out, that particular boyfriend was sleeping around behind my back, so I'm just lucky all I got from the slimey b@astard was BV and yeast! I'm not in any way trying to say that your BF is sleeping around, but what I wanted to throw past you is the suggestion that you talk to your gyno about possibly testing/treating your BF for the BV/yeast. Additionally, I just recently found out I have a latex allergy, so I'm sure that the occasional use of condoms (I was on the pill, but we'd use condoms during the off week and when I was being treated for BV/yeast) when I was with the pig/dog ex-BF also contributed to irritation and upsetting the chemistry of my girly parts.
Lastly, I've only had 2 silver fillings in my mouth and I had those drilled out in October and replaced with the white resin material. At that last dental visit, I had another small cavity that was filled with the white resin. If you were to look in my mouth, it looks like I have no fillings at all. The resin doesn't last as long as the silver, but it also doesn't poison your system! FYI, there is a specific protocol your dentist and you are supposed to follow for silver-filling removal - I found that out AFTER mine were replaced and I'm pretty sure my dentist did NOT follow that protocol (I'm also sure he filled a cavity I didn't really have!). I know I didn't do my part of the protocol (which I think involves cleanses and supplementation), and that's why I am going to do a program soon. |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:21 pm |
TAMgirl99 wrote: |
ScotsLass - I've been reading up some on this whole dental/mercury issue and the only thing I haven't really found is what are you replacing your root canals/fillings with? I have had 2 root canals and about 20 fillings. I actually have always been told that I have great hygiene, but they think the acidity of my saliva must be weak and can't fight off the bacteria that cause cavities. |
Tam - There are two schools of thought regarding your root canals. One is you pull the tooth completely and install a Bridge (very effective because it cuts off the source of bacteria, but it is very expensive). The second is you have the root canal re-done with a material that supposedly sterilizes the tooth and is called Biocalcex. This replaces the Guta Percha material they normally use to fill the canal and that also has a history of shrinking over time which subsequently causes spaces to form in the tooth. This space then fills with toxic bacteria that continues to breed and breed and is the primary cause of your tooth decay. Left alone long enough it will enter the bloodstream and play havoc elsewhere in your body. http://www.holisticmed.com/dental/root.html
I was stupid enough to have a root canal 3 years ago and am paying the price ever since. My recent dental x-rays clearly show that there is a space of some sort inside the tooth where the 'guta percha' has shrunk. I am being forced to have the tooth re-done weather I want to or not. The truth is this is a huge boon for me as it has given me the chance to really explore my options, and to find the proper dentist to help me with these options. I highly recommend you switch dentists now and find a person who specializes in mercury-free dentistry. Here is a great site that helped me locate several dentists in Toronto (it includes dentists from across NA). http://mercuryfreedentists.com/
As for your mercury fillings you have the choice of replacing them with a 'composite resin material' or 'porcelain'. Composite/resin is also known as "white fillings". These are the two most commonly used materials these days. I have a few teeth filled with composite material and they look okay, but they don't last for longer than 5-6 years. You've got to find someone with lots of experience using this material as well because it 'sits' inside the tooth instead of bonding to the tooth the way that mercury does. This means that leaks can occur if the tooth isn't filled correctly. And we know what that will lead to - bacteria entering and causing decay! I am a victim of this myself - a tooth I had filled with resin 3 years ago has decay underneath thanks to dodgy workmanship. Porcelain is normally reserved for crowns or veneers. There is also a third material called 'in direct composite' that I am exploring further right now. Like all the others, it likely has it's pro's and con's.
One thing is for certain though Tam, you really need to get rid of the mercury in your mouth and address the root canals sooner rather than later. You also must find a holistic/mercury-free dentist to replace the mercury. The mercury can release toxic vapors into your system if it isn't removed properly. If I am not satisfied with the Biocalcex material, I have decided to have the tooth pulled and replaced with a Bridge. I am convinced that this tooth will cause me more grief (and money) in the long run if I continue to follow conventional dentistry methods. I have also begun to swish with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide every day and notice that my gums feel great and my teeth feel tighter. Bacteria hates H2O2 and cannot survive around it. Another thing that is effective at killing the toxic oral bacteria is Oil or Oregano - it is also effective against tooth pain. Lastly, I know this sounds "out there" but there are a lot of people who swear that their oral health changed profoundly by a practice called 'oil pulling'. You take a teaspoon of organic cold pressed sesame oil (or coconut or safflower) and swish it in your mouth for 20 minutes then spit it out. You must do this on an empty stomach and preferably first thing in the AM. Many people add a drop or two of Oil of Oregano to the sesame oil for extra anti-bacterial action. Why do this you ask? Well, the oil supposedly draws out toxins and metals from your body through the vein under your tongue. The oil also kills off the bacteria in your mouth, removes plaque and whitens your teeth. Some have reported that remineralization has occurred by oil pulling. This means they killed off the decay on their tooth and a portion of healthy tooth repopulated in it's place. Pretty freaky if you ask me!!! Here are some links if you're interested to learn more.
IMPORTANT (and something I forgot to add) - you cannot have any MERCURY in your mouth if you oil pull! One of the key purposes OP'ing is to pull toxins and metals out of your body. Your mercury fillings have a high risk of becoming loose should you try this with them still intact. As I have 5 mercury fillings to be removed, I haven't been able to try this myself yet (but am looking forward to giving it a go later on!).
http://www.oilpulling.com/
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html
http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=738
If I've missed something here, ask away! I've been researching my own tooth concerns for a while now (and scaring the hell out of myself in the process at times!!! )
Additional reading - http://www.amazon.com/Root-Canal-Cover-Up-George-Meinig/dp/0945196199 |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:08 pm |
MermaidGirl wrote: |
TAMgirl99 - My gyno FINALLY got a clue and determined that I was getting the BV from my then-boyfriend. I was being treated for it, but he was not. You can pass yeast back and forth that way, too . |
Hey MermaidGirl - The only other time I got a BV/yeast infection and had to go to the doctor to get it treated was when my then rat-bast@rd BF was stepping out on me also! To even the score I told him my infection was really a STD and that he needed immediate treatment. Boy-oh-boy you should have seen the look of panic on his face! I had the best time watching him rush to the phone and make an 'emergency' doctor's appt. I'm giggling now just thinking about it!!! Anyway, I also wanted to include that, ummm, well, sex devices can carry the yeast as well. So don't forget to treat them too if need be (I have heard that tea tree oil is good for things of a topical nature...oh, and this can be used on a guy's johnson as well!) |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:51 pm |
OMG! Tea tree oilin' the johnson! Go ScotsLass! You're killing me and I LOVE the payback for the ex-rat b'tard. He deserved it! So much going on since I last visited. Wow! Well, I only have two fillings - both very small - and they are composite so I can rule out the mercury factor. Guess that leaves me with the plain old candida variety.
Thanks for the fiber cereal recommendation. I'll pick some up on my next trip to the grocery store. Fortunately, once I drank my new kombucha brew (a little late as I had ran out but I'm making a bigger batch this time), things started moving again. I do need to add to my regime of fiber pills as they are not doing the job alone. Fortunately, I will have to forego the oil pulling (braces for a few more months at least) and I don't know, if I could avoid gagging by swishing for 20 MINUTES. Egad, that gives me the willies just thinking of it. I am hoping, though, that the OoO will do some of the same work.
Once again, woman, you are the research queen. |
_________________ 42; medium, warm-toned; large pores prone to congestion; oily; using Karin Herzog exclusively right now! |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:19 pm |
Wow! Thanks so much MermaidGirl and ScotsLass! I will definitely look all of these over. Just to ease your mind a bit, I had all of my fillings redone a couple of years ago with the white stuff so I'm good to go there. As far as my root canals, I just had them done last year and one was a re-do. I went to an AWESOME prosthedontist but will have to find out what she used. She's not on the mercury free site though, but you never know.
Well, I am positive my bf isn't sleeping around on me, especially since I've had BV/yeast infections off and on since I was 16 (WAY before I was even sexually active)! I had my first papsmear at 16 and it was absolutely terrifying and painful! I definitely think the vaginal probiotics is the way I need to go. Glad to hear it worked for your mom ScotsLass! I did check out my local HFS but what they carried isn't what I'm looking for. It was more of a treatment for candida (boric acid and some other herbs), not probiotics. I will just have to order online, but it's not like I'm unfamiliar with that process.
Thanks again for everyone's help. It's so wonderful to have the support of my EDS family on something as embarrasing and horrid as this! |
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Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:53 pm |
I think this is one of the most helpful threads in a long time here so am glad we are all sharing such great information! BTW, I'm not at all taking credit for starting this as we did need a place to discuss the subject separate from MSM - so glad for everyone's participation. |
_________________ 42; medium, warm-toned; large pores prone to congestion; oily; using Karin Herzog exclusively right now! |
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Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:45 am |
Update - I upped the threelac to 3x a day yesterday and today I'm suddenly not feeling very weel. I think I'll cut back to two just to be safe. I'm feeling kind of light headed and shakey/nervous. I think I'm going to leave a bit early today so I can go find me some boric acid. My female issues continue to be extremely painful/itchy so I need to start attacking it again at the source. This is the second time in a year that I've ended up with a "diaper" rash. It's extremely miserable but I started putting diaper ointment on it last night and that seems to be helping. I can't wait for the Candaclear to arrive! |
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Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:51 am |
Oh wait, I just remembered I took 1/2 of a 24-hour claritin-d because my allergies have been awful this morning so I think that is the cause of my shaking/dizziness. Perhaps I'll stick with the 3x per day and just pay more attention to how I'm reacting. |
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Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:55 am |
Oh, Tam, I'm glad you narrowed it down to the Claritin. I'm having no problems with the Threelac and have upped mine to four without issue. My kombucha was finally ready again and that really helps me with the digestive problems. I'm going to have to start making a gallon or more at a time so I have some on hand all the time.
Do I remember you saying you have some colloidal silver? If so, spray some of that down under and see, if that helps with the itchies. The nano cyclic soap alleviated mine after one use, thankfully. Sorry to hear this as I know it's excruciating for you. |
_________________ 42; medium, warm-toned; large pores prone to congestion; oily; using Karin Herzog exclusively right now! |
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Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:04 am |
scalawaggirl wrote: |
Do I remember you saying you have some colloidal silver? If so, spray some of that down under and see, if that helps with the itchies. The nano cyclic soap alleviated mine after one use, thankfully. Sorry to hear this as I know it's excruciating for you. |
I actually tried douching with a dropper full but it didn't do anything (not sure if this was okay to do but in my condition I figured what the heck ). Boric acid has been the only thing that has helped me get through the last year of these issues, but I ran out about a week ago. This stuff is harder to find now then I imagined, but I think small pharmacies may still carry it. If not, I don't know how I'm going to get through the weekend at the lake! |
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Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:37 pm |
scalawaggirl wrote: |
OMG! Tea tree oilin' the johnson! Go ScotsLass! You're killing me and I LOVE the payback for the ex-rat b'tard. He deserved it! So much going on since I last visited. Wow! Well, I only have two fillings - both very small - and they are composite so I can rule out the mercury factor. Guess that leaves me with the plain old candida variety.
Thanks for the fiber cereal recommendation. I'll pick some up on my next trip to the grocery store. Fortunately, once I drank my new kombucha brew (a little late as I had ran out but I'm making a bigger batch this time), things started moving again. I do need to add to my regime of fiber pills as they are not doing the job alone. Fortunately, I will have to forego the oil pulling (braces for a few more months at least) and I don't know, if I could avoid gagging by swishing for 20 MINUTES. Egad, that gives me the willies just thinking of it. I am hoping, though, that the OoO will do some of the same work.
Once again, woman, you are the research queen. |
Laughing....Let's face it, what guy wouldn't want his johnson tea tree oiled! And it's a win-win situation when treatment is required, right! Speaking of which, I recently read that both parties should gargle with an anti-fungal (OoO, tea tree oil, etc.) after sex. Kissing and saliva is one method of tranferring yeast, but oral sex is more likely. Taking a pee as soon as you're finished is also advised (I've been doing this for years as an effective way to prevent Cystitis). Futher information can be found in this indepth book, Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook. This isn't just a book, it's virtually a manual of sorts about candida and even includes info about the types of douches you can use after sex and the best times to do them. I found several copies at Chapters a few days. Of course you can always find it on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Candida-Yeast-Guidebook-Revised/dp/0761527400/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-7587245-5252837?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175279614&sr=1-1
I have never tried Kombucha tea before and am looking forward to making some this weekend. Do you have a recipe for large batches that you can share? I have given up on taking fiber pills for more than a year now (you name it, I think I've tried it). The Fiber 1 cereal completely out-performs the pills (for me at least) and provides around 75% of my daily fiber in one serving (I eat 3/4's of a cup which contains 21g/fiber). It's also great when you're hungry but don't want a lot of calories.
Wow - only two cavities, good for you! Genetic factors have predisposed me to a lifetime of tooth issues, so I am hell-bent on exploring every new technology out there. Moving to holistic dentistry has opened my eyes a lot. The approach focuses on total body health and not just your teeth. I feel positive about this switch which is a first for me because I have always dreaded going to the dentist (the anxiety I can experience in the chair is something fierce at times!).
Oh, and I couldn't agree more about the gag-reflex with oil pulling. The good news is that almost everyone who has tried it said they overcame this within a week. Most have to build up to 20 minutes as well (5 minutes in the beginning is the norm). You know I think there is a member here who OP's...Frodo, maybe? Perhaps she can share her experience with it some time. Once your braces are off you may feel daring one day and try it...never say never, right!!
It's true <blushing>, I love to research. It runs in my family so I come by it honestly. My mother had a career as a mgmt consultant but spent the majority of her time researching companies. And my brother uses his Phd in molecular genetics as a medical researcher at the Salk Institute in San Diego (Jonas Salk created the polio vaccine and is still doing well at the age of 93!). So there you go it's in my blood <blushing all over again>! |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:32 pm |
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...This is the second time in a year that I've ended up with a "diaper" rash. It's extremely miserable but I started putting diaper ointment on it last night and that seems to be helping. I can't wait for the Candaclear to arrive! |
Hey TAM - If you don't mind me asking, what exactly do you mean by 'diaper rash'??? Is this rash appearing between the cheeks of your bum? Sorry to be so graphic and I do not mean to be intrusive, but if this is the case, and this rash is sore and itchy, then you have a serious yeast/fungus outbreak going on my friend! You'll probably find quicker relief from an anti-fungal cream like Canesten or a compress using tea tree oil rather than diaper ointment. It is possible this outbreak is being triggered by the candida cleanse and your lowered immune system. Sometimes when your system cannot control the fungus it pushes it out of the body and creates rash-like conditions. This is what I was told by a nutritionist I met recently who is quite knowledgable about candida and experienced with natural remedies.
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Fungal infections can be treated with tea tree oil. Be it fungal nail infection or athlete's foot or vaginal infections, tea tree oil has healing properties that can help in reducing inflammation and killing the bacteria. Hemorrrhoids and candidiasis can be treated with tea tree oil. Suppositories made of hydrogenated vegetable oils and tea tree oil are inserted into the rectum or vagina to treat the conditions. |
I am not proposing you try these suppositories as I think you'll do well with the Candaclear. But you might want to look into something stronger for the diaper rash....HTH's. |
_________________ Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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