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#8937 - 05/13/03 08:37 AM
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tnchawk
Reged: 04/02/03
Posts: 489
Loc: New Ken, PA
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Well, I am currently on a diet where I can have no bread,soy, pasta, cereals, dairy,rice, chips, potatoes, sugar or startchy items. I can have unlimited fruit, veggies( except for root veggies) lean meats, eggs, fish, nuts, some cheeses, yogurts and cottage cheese. It is very difficult but I only have a week left and really have had no major attacks! It has been amazing! I have been taking a liver detox and the 2 other supplements that I mentioned previously. The pharmacist ( who is also a certified nutritionist) was very helpful. He recommended a book called "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" by Elaine Gottschalk. You may want to look into that. It is a defined carb diet for people with digestive issues. I know that there is a website with recipes on it, but you have to buy the book ( or get it from the library) to see the actual diet plan. I have not lost any major amounts of weight either; so it is not like an Atkins thing. The website is www.scdrecipe.com. They also have a message board and info. You might look into something like that if your funds are limited. I know how you feel; I do everything I can for myself before I succumb to a professional. ( Which is probably not the smartest thing!  ) I hope that all of my infor has been helpful. This is just what has worked for me; I know that everyone is different. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Christianne
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What if the Hokey Pokey is what it's all about???
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If you're looking for a quality probiotic, go to the health food store and look for ones that are good for vegans to take. I don't know if they have maltodextrin in them, but I'll check my bottle at home tonight and let you know. The brand I have is Genestra and it is the brand recommended by my naturopath. He also sells it from his office so it's handy for me to buy.
I can't say I blame your hubby about being skeptical. Mine is the same. When he heard I was going to a naturopath he said "Is he like the guys Kramer goes to?" (Kramer from Seinfeld, went to a naturopath - took George with him and George turned purple - funny episode  ).
As for further herbs that help with bronchitis, colds etc., I agree with Christianne about the echanacea (sp??). I've also heard that fennel reduces the amount of mucous in the throat, but I don't know how reliable my source was. I have a loose tea that I brew when I feel a cold coming on. It is a combination of lemongrass, orange peel, fennel and ginger. The tea house that I bought it from swears by it and it does make me feel better!!
Huge hugs back!!!
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Lorna 
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Ruchie,
You have to take individual supplements to get ALOT of vitamins, Ensure will not do it. I take TWINLAB brand (just because they make supplements I use in capsule form, very quickly absorbed and digested).
I take:
DAILY ONE CAPS (WITHOUT IRON, iron constipates)it's a high potency multiple vitamin with some minerals and beta carotene (the safe form of Vitamin A).
B-50 or B-100 COMPLEX
MULTI MINERALS
CALCIUM CITRATE (quick acting) the least constipating that I've found
TRI-BORON 3mg (tiny capsules) help body absorb calcium
These are the least you should be on to give you some nutrients that are lacking due to dietary restrictions. Look around, Twinlab, discounts their vitamins in many health food stores. For ex., Calcium Citrate 250 capsules $11.95.
When I get a severe sore throat, I usually wind up with bronchitis and then on antibiotics. I recently had it and tried the echinacea in a new way, took it every hour and it worked. Sore throat was gone in one day, cold in two days and I never developed bronchitis. I wanted to experiment on myself and it really worked since I knew my doctor wouldn't give me antibiotics for just a sore throat. By the way, if you have hay fever, do not take echinacea. It's in the ragweed family.
Hope this info helps.
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There is an all-purpose herbal antibacterial called Goldenseal. I'd find a local herb shop with competent help and ask them about it. It may be just what you need, or you may not be able to take it with your other concerns. It worked for my son's ear infection. I hope this helps. I'm fortunate enough to have an integrative wellness center on my insurance plan. They have both MD's and naturopaths on staff, and they consult with each other on their cases.
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Wolfie,
Thanks SO MUCH!!!!! So, your doctor and naturopath converse about patients like a partnership? That's wonderful! Do you know of anything like that in Boston or where I would look/how I would search to find such a thing in Boston, MA USA? (I don't know where you're from--but if you have any connections/association with Boston that would be a great help to me)! I'll let you know how things go for me--thanks again! How's your son's ear ache--I used to get the WORST ear infections as a kid!! The good news is, thakn G-d, I grew out of it!!!! Hope he's doing well--and that you are too!
(((hugs)))
Ruchie
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I'm in Atlanta. I's check in the Yellow Pages under "integrative medicine". Jojo hans't had another ear infection since. I've also been taking him to a chiropractor when I go. The chirpractic adjustments seem to calm down my digestive system. He says it helps to correct the malfunctioning nerve signals that he believes aggravate, if not cause, IBS.
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Thanks! I'm SO GLAD your son is better! That's so cool that you're in Atlanta--do you go to Krogers? My grandparents live there--it's a nice place! They live in Decatur, have you heard of it? I'm def. considering a naturopath--I'll take your advice on where to search if I decide to go for it. Thanks bunches!
*hugs*
Ruchie
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Decatur is about a hour and a half from my house. My cousin lives there. We do have Krogers, but I'm partial to Publix, which is strictly in the South. Have you tried lookin gup Goldenseal on Dr. Weil's website? It's www.drweil.com. He has a ton of information on natural remedies.
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Ruchie,
My acidophilus is from Genestra Brands and this is what it says on the bottle: "Guaranteed to contain no added sucrose, starch, salt, preservatives, artificial colours, flavours or additives; or any corn, wheat, yeast, soy, dairy or animal by-products. Ideal for vegans."
I also didn't mention in my previous posts about naturopaths that my first visit to mine was free. Since most people have to pay for their naturopathic visits I think some of them offer their services for free on your first visit. It's worth a try to call and see. If you only go for one free visit, it's better than none, right?
Good luck!!!
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Lorna
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WOW! Thanks SO MUCH for ALL this terrificly helpful info.!!!! The acidopilus you're on sounds amazing----and if I can get to a naturopath for free here in the States, that would be PERFECT! I'm gonna look into it...I'll def. keep you posted. Thanks a MILLION Lorna!!!!!
(((((hugs)))))
Ruchie
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