Re: some questions I have

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In a message dated 8/21/2004 3:13:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

cathieshultz@... writes:

> 4. I've been having much more frequent problems with the liver & pancreas

> lately due to sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. Since these problems have

> increased in severity & frequency, my arthritis/osteoarthritis has flared up

pretty

> bad (in my hands/knees/neck). Do they go hand in hand, ie, liver probs

> intensifying arthritis symptoms?

>

> 5. I've had several surgeries (via ERCP) to increase the size of my biliary &

> pancreatic sphincters, so since the sphincters cannot totally close, I get

> lots of gas just sitting in the ducts. It doesn't hurt much, but it is

> somewhat uncomfortable at times, sometimes it passes thru to the intestines or

> backs up into the stomach. Is there anything I could be doing (besides

> exercising) to keep the amount of gas in the ducts from building up too much

where it

> becomes quite uncomfortable/almost painful? (And, no, I will never have any

> more surgeries like this ever again!)

>

Cathie:

These were also covered this winter. Look between Jan 2004 and say June of

2004 and you will find a wealth of info just on the gallstones group, then check

out the liver flush group and I think s Mortiz has a group too ( he has

written several books on Liver health). There was a discussion on sphincter

of Oddi dysfunction also during that time.

Yes, any sort of toxicification issue (like arthritis) will get worst if your

channels of elimination are functioning suboptimally, as is the case you have

reported with your liver.

Happy Hunting,

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St. Cathie:

> 1. How/With what exactly do you make a castor oil hot pack?

******Pour 1/2 cup castor oil on a washcloth and put it on your naked belly

over the liver. put saran wrap over it and then a heating pad on high for 30-40

minutes. Save the rag in plastic for continued reuse. Repeat as needed. This

is practically magic.

> 2. I know digestive enzymes are good, but which ones specifically should

we look for?

****I now get mine from either 1-800-PROZYME or Swanson's

1-800-437-4148.

There is no way to know which versions are best empirically, so get 3-4 jars

of each kind and try them all. That's what I did. You can also muscle test once

you have them. If you don't know how to do AK, go to a holistic doctor who

can muscle test you.

>

> 3. My husband has severe allergies -

*****If I were your husband, I would take 3-6 enzyme capsules 3-6 times a day

while waiting for my appointment with an TCM doctor, homeopath, or holistic

doctor. Like migraines, PMS or any other totally preventable conditon, there is

no need to have allergy misery. I'm guessing you'll want to examine your

dietary program from the get-go. (see NOURISHING TRADITIONS). Also get

any book by LOUISE HAY. Help is right around the corner. Too bad you

don't live in my town, we have some powerful healers. They are everywhere

though, you just have to seek them out.

>

> 4. my arthritis/osteoarthritis has flared up pretty bad (in my

hands/knees/neck). Do they go hand in hand, ie, liver probs intensifying

arthritis symptoms?

****Probably. What with prostaglandin issues, allergy issues and other

detoxification issues. Again, if your current holistic doctor can't get you

relief,

you need to keep changing until you find one who can straighten your life out.

Swanson has LACTOFERRIN, one of the great ways to treat chronic arthritis.

You guys should be tested for LYME DISEASE too. You are prime suspects

for either that or RAMPANT CANDIDA.

>

> 5. I've had several surgeries (via ERCP) to increase the size of my biliary &

pancreatic sphincters, so since the sphincters cannot totally close, I get lots

of

gas just sitting in the ducts.

*****See #4. There is NO NEED for you to continue suffering. Proper vitamins

and nutrients can rebuild scar tissue and restore muscle strength in some

cases. Wouldn't you like to get ahold of those surgeons with some

sphincter-stretching power tools?

Will, optimistic in Minnesota