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12/04/2008 08:58 AM
pammie
 
Posts: 630
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Acai berry - helps immune system

Echiniacea - immune system

Aloe Vera pills- digestive system

Flax Seed oil - this one has omega 3 fatty acids to help support the cardiovascular system, digestive and joint

Acetyl L -carnitine - memory and cognitive

China Chlorella - pure broken cell wall

Peroque - promotes healthy homocysteine levels

CoQ-10 - heart and blood vessels

Flors Flo - healthy vision

Ginkco Biloba - mental sharpness

Magnesium - nerve, skeletal, muscle, heart and cell function

milk thistle - supports health liver

daily vitamin also

B12

Pam

"I am NOT a doctor and only offer advice".

I agree with and live my life by the following quotes:

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

AND

"Love your neighbor as yourself"
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12/04/2008 10:55 AM  Top
cmany
cmany
 
Posts: 6204
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I'm an Advocate

Love Acai - get it and take it when ever I can - just makes me feel less achey (probably cuz it is mixed sometimes with other juices too)

Somethings you mention I havent taken in some time cuz of money...

Echiniacea - took it on and off for years - never had any negative effects...think over all it was a good contribution to the abx

Aloe - juice is good for the tummy - have taken that at least once and it helped...aloe in general is very good for you...

Flax - always was a benefit - As a matter of fact, I have just gotten back on it...

skip the next 3 havent taken them...

CoQ10 - did just fine with it

Ginko was always a good one to add -

Cannot LIVE well at all or function well without Mag - I know within 2 hrs of my scheduled time of taking it if i missed it - I am so weak - this is a MUST

milk thistle - yep took it - nothing bad there

Personally I dont believe in multi vitatmins - they are too complex for the body to process properly - whole food supplement is better - but that is my opinion - some multis are going that way tho

B12 - take it every day to help with the fatigue - in sublingual form - and it helps me...

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First and foremost - I am NOT a doctor, anything I share is based on experience & research. I strongly encourage you to discuss any and all information that I share with a health care provider.
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Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road...
And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, Imma face my demons
I'm manning up, Imma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
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12/04/2008 04:35 PM  Top
pammie
 
Posts: 630
Member

Thanks, I'm going to get the whole food supplement. I've heard that whole foods have alot of these supplements but they can be pricy. I picked up most at WM.

Thank you so much.

Pam

Pam

"I am NOT a doctor and only offer advice".

I agree with and live my life by the following quotes:

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

AND

"Love your neighbor as yourself"

Previous discussions I participated in:
Ceftin or Daypro
Natural Lyme Protocol
Acai

12/04/2008 04:58 PM  Top
fluffyluggage
fluffyluggage
 
Posts: 4723
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I'm an Advocate

I think most of what you mention are beneficial. However, I would caution you with regards to echinacea. Do your research on it. Your body will build up a tolerance to it, so you should only use it when you need it, when you are getting a cold and tyring to get over it. You shouldn't take it for more than about 6 to 8 weeks, I believe is the length of time. I can look it up for you, but that's off the top of my head...Over time, you will see no further benefits, and you must be off of it for a period of time, so it's something you will need to cycle on and off. You use it for a period of time, then go off it for a period of time, then go on it a period of time. I usually just use it when I need it. If you want more info, let me know, and I'll actually reference it for you.

The others are excellent and I don't know of anything in particular as far as warnings, but I can actually also look them up, or I can provide you references if you need them? Let me know!

*hugs*

Jen Smile

Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.

I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help. I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days.

Something has changed within me/Something is not the same/I'm through with playing by/The rules of someone else's game/Too late for second-guessing/Too late to go back to sleep/It's time to trust my instincts/Close my eyes and leap...I'm through accepting limits/Cuz someone says they're so/Some things I can not change/But till I try I'll never know/Too long I've been afraid of/Losing love I guess I lost/Well if that's love/It comes at much too high a cost/I'd sooner buy Defying Gravity/Kiss me good-bye I'm Defying Gravity/I think I'll try Defying Gravity/And you won't bring me down...
--Defying Gravity (Glee Cast version)

12/04/2008 05:13 PM  Top
pammie
 
Posts: 630
Member

Thanks Jen. That's good to know. I didn't know that. I will take your advice. I don't have to do research. I trust your answers.

Here's to getting better soon...

Hugs,

Pam

Pam

"I am NOT a doctor and only offer advice".

I agree with and live my life by the following quotes:

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

AND

"Love your neighbor as yourself"

Previous discussions I participated in:
Ceftin or Daypro
Natural Lyme Protocol
Acai

03/18/2009 12:19 AM  Top
Frenchie
Frenchie
 
Posts: 1872
VIP Member

B-12 1000mg and SAM-E saved me!
{{{{{{ hugz to all}}}}}

Life is a mystery. It is a gift.
Don't dare miss even a moment of it.
Yesterday was a lesson, today is a prayer,
Tomorrow would mean nothing,
If I can't find you there !
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I AM NOT CERTIFIED TO GIVE ADVICE ON PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION OR TO TELL A PATIENT WHAT TO DO FOR THEIR AILMENTS. HOWEVER AS A CAREGIVER AND YOUR FRIEND...I MAY TELL YOU WHAT MEDS I TAKE AND/OR WHAT I DO FOR THIS OR THAT AILMENT. IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR, OR PHARMACIST FOR THE BEST AND SAFEST ADVICE!~be well~ and know that somebody cares! (( and in alot of cases: "been there-done that" )) My love, Frenchie

MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR FIBROMYALGIA, BIPOLAR, ANXIETY, GERD, ADD, NARCOLEPSY and HIGH BP

LYRICA / 3 A DAY
GEODONE/ 2 A DAY
SEROQUEL XR / 1 AT BEDTIME
NUVIGIL / 2 A DAY
NEXIUM 1 A DAY
BUSPAR 15 MG / 4 A DAY
ZOLOFT / 1 A DAY
VERAPAMIL ( Calan ) / 240 / 1 A DAY

( by the way...for those dragging their wagon and beat on their feet...lost in a Fibro-Fog....
TRY " FOG-LIFTER" coffee by Millstone! *grin*)
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