Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Hi Joe, On a lighter note to my previous posting, but not wanting to get religious :-) .... I was intrigued to read that someone with an English name did Ramadan, etc. because my eldest sister and her son (and his daughter; and now his Moroccan wife) do Ramadan, etc., as well. Just thought it was interesting. :-) Take good care :-) Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Stupid links. They never work when they are so long. If you go to the files section, under Healing Therapies, you will see a file called " rash.jpg " It's there. I feel quite certain that if I had not fasted to get the toxins moving out of me, that I might not have healed as well as I did. It's just amazing to me that this rash developed and in the place that it did. I no longer ever get that rash when I fast. That is all the proof that I needed that my implants had left toxic waste inside of me. Patty > > Here is a link to the picture of my rash when on a fast. By the way, > this rash happened more than 18 months post explant! (Those toxins > hung around for a long time until I started fasting to move them > out.) > > http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/0Eq_Q6bAJMFvBlpvlUj6ujrko4kOqnQwFg3JJ8vN > jPF2gOHKo4z7WR0bXaXYigZIM6_2R8vWO7JFNoL8v0wj/Healing% > 20Therapies/rash.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Good Morning , That's wonderful that you've been inspired to do a fast for both physcial and spiritual reasons. I have done quite a bit of reading about fasting, and my suggestion is that if you are going to do a water only fast, then you would avoid all supplements, including the supplements that would do the work of cleaning you out. The reason is that you are basically allowing your digestive system to take a rest. While it is resting, your body will then do work to clean out other parts of your bodily systems that never have a chance to clean out. Your eyes will shine brighter, your steps will be bouncier as your energy levels increase, your head will be clearer in thinking, your skin will be clearer, which will be evidence that your body has been able to do some deep cleaning. It's a good thing! By adding in even a supplement, you are not allowing your body to get into that total resting state with digestion. There are other kinds of fasts which do allow some colon cleansing supplements, such as psyllium seed husks, but that is a different approach, and I would suggest reading some books about it. Dr. Bernard Jensens book about bowel management has such a program. If you want to do a water only fast, I can share a few links to help you study this. I also believe that a water only fast is biblical, as it allows you to totally focus on hearing God's Word to you. I am sure you have heard of Dr. Bill Bright and Campus Crusade for Christ....he has a great website about fasting. He will walk you through it. It is important to start a fast properly (by eating basically raw foods for a day or two before the fast), but it is even more important to end the fast correctly. This means breaking into eating again slowly, with first high-water content fruits or vegetables such as watermelon or oranges, or steamed zucchini or a vegetable broth. http://www.billbright.com/howtofast/index.html I'll be fasting again soon too! Love, Patty > > Good Morning Ladies, > > In the service in church this weekend, the minister spoke of fasing in the Old Testiment. Please excuse me for being vague, my brain hasn't fully woke up yet today. Anyway, I am thinking of doing a three day, water fast. Then add juicing after that for another three days. I think this would be good for me both spiritually and physically. I have only done the partial day fasting in the Maker's diet, so of course I have some questions. During the fast do I still take suppliments and my super seed? I am assuming the super food is out of the question since it is a food. I think the super seed would still be beneficial to fully clean me out, right? I am going to do this next week. My kids are home this week for spring break and making stuff for them is too much temptation. Any imput on how to execute a successful fast would be great. > > Thanks, > > L > > > --------------------------------- > Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1 & cent;/min. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Patty, Dieting slows your metabolism, what does fasting do??????? Always wondered about that. Lynda At 08:25 AM 4/3/2006, you wrote: >Good Morning , >That's wonderful that you've been inspired to do a fast for both >physcial and spiritual reasons. > >I have done quite a bit of reading about fasting, and my suggestion >is that if you are going to do a water only fast, then you would >avoid all supplements, including the supplements that would do the >work of cleaning you out. > >The reason is that you are basically allowing your digestive system >to take a rest. While it is resting, your body will then do work to >clean out other parts of your bodily systems that never have a >chance to clean out. Your eyes will shine brighter, your steps will >be bouncier as your energy levels increase, your head will be >clearer in thinking, your skin will be clearer, which will be >evidence that your body has been able to do some deep cleaning. > >It's a good thing! > >By adding in even a supplement, you are not allowing your body to >get into that total resting state with digestion. > >There are other kinds of fasts which do allow some colon cleansing >supplements, such as psyllium seed husks, but that is a different >approach, and I would suggest reading some books about it. Dr. >Bernard Jensens book about bowel management has such a program. > >If you want to do a water only fast, I can share a few links to help >you study this. I also believe that a water only fast is biblical, >as it allows you to totally focus on hearing God's Word to you. > >I am sure you have heard of Dr. Bill Bright and Campus Crusade for >Christ....he has a great website about fasting. He will walk you >through it. It is important to start a fast properly (by eating >basically raw foods for a day or two before the fast), but it is >even more important to end the fast correctly. This means breaking >into eating again slowly, with first high-water content fruits or >vegetables such as watermelon or oranges, or steamed zucchini or a >vegetable broth. > ><http://www.billbright.com/howtofast/index.html>http://www.billbright.com/howto\ fast/index.html > >I'll be fasting again soon too! >Love, >Patty > > > > > > Good Morning Ladies, > > > > In the service in church this weekend, the minister spoke of >fasing in the Old Testiment. Please excuse me for being vague, my >brain hasn't fully woke up yet today. Anyway, I am thinking of >doing a three day, water fast. Then add juicing after that for >another three days. I think this would be good for me both >spiritually and physically. I have only done the partial day >fasting in the Maker's diet, so of course I have some questions. >During the fast do I still take suppliments and my super seed? I am >assuming the super food is out of the question since it is a food. >I think the super seed would still be beneficial to fully clean me >out, right? I am going to do this next week. My kids are home this >week for spring break and making stuff for them is too much >temptation. Any imput on how to execute a successful fast would be >great. > > > > Thanks, > > > > L > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. >Great rates starting at 1 & cent;/min. > > > > > > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given >by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or >licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians >mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own >decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a >better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, >Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: ><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.co\ m/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Fasting also slows your metabolism, but you can mediate that with appropriate exercise. In the long term, a slower metabolism should not necessarily be looked upon as a bad thing. While controversial, it is thought that biologically a slower metabolism can contribute to longevity. This ws a theory based upon some studies which can be investigated on the internet. I don't have alot of time to find supporting links, but here is one: http://www.sadkhin.com/tips10.htm (see #4) Patty > > > > > > Good Morning Ladies, > > > > > > In the service in church this weekend, the minister spoke of > >fasing in the Old Testiment. Please excuse me for being vague, my > >brain hasn't fully woke up yet today. Anyway, I am thinking of > >doing a three day, water fast. Then add juicing after that for > >another three days. I think this would be good for me both > >spiritually and physically. I have only done the partial day > >fasting in the Maker's diet, so of course I have some questions. > >During the fast do I still take suppliments and my super seed? I am > >assuming the super food is out of the question since it is a food. > >I think the super seed would still be beneficial to fully clean me > >out, right? I am going to do this next week. My kids are home this > >week for spring break and making stuff for them is too much > >temptation. Any imput on how to execute a successful fast would be > >great. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > L > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. > >Great rates starting at 1 & cent;/min. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given > >by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or > >licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians > >mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own > >decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a > >better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, > >Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > > >See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > ><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.sh utterfly.com/action/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 http://www.fasting.com/solution.html > > > > Patty, > > > > Dieting slows your metabolism, what does fasting do??????? > > > > Always wondered about that. > > > > Lynda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks Patty, I appreciate your wisdom. Looks like I need to make sure I have more info before I start my fast. I will definatly read up on it before I start. Lglory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: Good Morning ,That's wonderful that you've been inspired to do a fast for both physcial and spiritual reasons. I have done quite a bit of reading about fasting, and my suggestion is that if you are going to do a water only fast, then you would avoid all supplements, including the supplements that would do the work of cleaning you out. The reason is that you are basically allowing your digestive system to take a rest. While it is resting, your body will then do work to clean out other parts of your bodily systems that never have a chance to clean out. Your eyes will shine brighter, your steps will be bouncier as your energy levels increase, your head will be clearer in thinking, your skin will be clearer, which will be evidence that your body has been able to do some deep cleaning.It's a good thing!By adding in even a supplement, you are not allowing your body to get into that total resting state with digestion.There are other kinds of fasts which do allow some colon cleansing supplements, such as psyllium seed husks, but that is a different approach, and I would suggest reading some books about it. Dr. Bernard Jensens book about bowel management has such a program.If you want to do a water only fast, I can share a few links to help you study this. I also believe that a water only fast is biblical, as it allows you to totally focus on hearing God's Word to you.I am sure you have heard of Dr. Bill Bright and Campus Crusade for Christ....he has a great website about fasting. He will walk you through it. It is important to start a fast properly (by eating basically raw foods for a day or two before the fast), but it is even more important to end the fast correctly. This means breaking into eating again slowly, with first high-water content fruits or vegetables such as watermelon or oranges, or steamed zucchini or a vegetable broth. http://www.billbright.com/howtofast/index.htmlI'll be fasting again soon too!Love,Patty>> Good Morning Ladies,> > In the service in church this weekend, the minister spoke of fasing in the Old Testiment. Please excuse me for being vague, my brain hasn't fully woke up yet today. Anyway, I am thinking of doing a three day, water fast. Then add juicing after that for another three days. I think this would be good for me both spiritually and physically. I have only done the partial day fasting in the Maker's diet, so of course I have some questions. During the fast do I still take suppliments and my super seed? I am assuming the super food is out of the question since it is a food. I think the super seed would still be beneficial to fully clean me out, right? I am going to do this next week. My kids are home this week for spring break and making stuff for them is too much temptation. Any imput on how to execute a successful fast would be great.> > Thanks,> > L> > > ---------------------------------> Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1 & cent;/min.> New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 , Let us know when you decide to do a fast, and how it goes for you. For me, fasting is definitely more of a mental challenge than a physcial one. I don't feel hungry on a fast past the first day. I actually feel energized, and don't even want to eat because sometimes eating makes me feel lethargic. So, it becomes a test of willpower more than anything. What I tell myself to remain successful in fasting is that the food will be there when I am done...that we have always had lots of food available, and it will be there in a few days. I just can't have it now, NOT NOW. But it will be there. This has helped me tremendously to overcome those urges to break the fast. I will have to do another fast soon too. My parents are here, and that makes it a little harder, but I'll do it with you if you need a fasting partner for support. Just let me know! Hugs, Patty > > Thanks Patty, > > I appreciate your wisdom. Looks like I need to make sure I have more info before I start my fast. I will definatly read up on it before I start. > > L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks for the offer to partner with me Patty, I just got home from visiting my mother and sister. It is so hard for them to understand my quest for a healthier lifestyle. My sister is better at it than my mom. My mom has been alwyas all about herself, so she really can't see past herself to see my pain. I just got home last night. I don't really feel the visit was stressful at all, but I woke up with another cold sore this morning. This is the second one in a month. I have been taking my l-lysine daily since the last one a few weeks ago. I must be so full of toxins that the lysine isn't doing its job. I am still planning on doing a fast. I am going to start on Monday. It will be easier for me to plan the meals ahead if my kids are not home with me all day. I love to eat, so I can use all the support I can get. I am going to do alot of researching about fasting today, if you have any encouraging words for me it will be greatly appreciated. Have a good day, Lglory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: ,Let us know when you decide to do a fast, and how it goes for you. For me, fasting is definitely more of a mental challenge than a physcial one. I don't feel hungry on a fast past the first day. I actually feel energized, and don't even want to eat because sometimes eating makes me feel lethargic.So, it becomes a test of willpower more than anything. What I tell myself to remain successful in fasting is that the food will be there when I am done...that we have always had lots of food available, and it will be there in a few days. I just can't have it now, NOT NOW. But it will be there.This has helped me tremendously to overcome those urges to break the fast.I will have to do another fast soon too. My parents are here, and that makes it a little harder, but I'll do it with you if you need a fasting partner for support. Just let me know!Hugs,Patty>> Thanks Patty,> > I appreciate your wisdom. Looks like I need to make sure I have more info before I start my fast. I will definatly read up on it before I start.> > L How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Grape juice as well as L-lysine will help, but I have to take 3-500 mg. of L-lysine 3 times a day, and they are gone in 2 days. Lynda At 08:06 AM 4/6/2006, you wrote: >Thanks for the offer to partner with me Patty, > >I just got home from visiting my mother and sister. It is so hard >for them to understand my quest for a healthier lifestyle. My >sister is better at it than my mom. My mom has been alwyas all >about herself, so she really can't see past herself to see my >pain. I just got home last night. I don't really feel the visit >was stressful at all, but I woke up with another cold sore this >morning. This is the second one in a month. I have been taking my >l-lysine daily since the last one a few weeks ago. I must be so >full of toxins that the lysine isn't doing its job. > >I am still planning on doing a fast. I am going to start on >Monday. It will be easier for me to plan the meals ahead if my kids >are not home with me all day. I love to eat, so I can use all the >support I can get. > >I am going to do alot of researching about fasting today, if you >have any encouraging words for me it will be greatly appreciated. > >Have a good day, > > L > >glory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: >, >Let us know when you decide to do a fast, and how it goes for you. > >For me, fasting is definitely more of a mental challenge than a >physcial one. I don't feel hungry on a fast past the first day. I >actually feel energized, and don't even want to eat because >sometimes eating makes me feel lethargic. > >So, it becomes a test of willpower more than anything. What I tell >myself to remain successful in fasting is that the food will be >there when I am done...that we have always had lots of food >available, and it will be there in a few days. I just can't have it >now, NOT NOW. But it will be there. > >This has helped me tremendously to overcome those urges to break the >fast. > >I will have to do another fast soon too. My parents are here, and >that makes it a little harder, but I'll do it with you if you need a >fasting partner for support. Just let me know! >Hugs, >Patty > > > > > > Thanks Patty, > > > > I appreciate your wisdom. Looks like I need to make sure I have >more info before I start my fast. I will definatly read up on it >before I start. > > > > L > > > > > > >How low will we go? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given >by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or >licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians >mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own >decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a >better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, >Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: ><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.co\ m/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Meg, I don't have experience with fasting but I thought I would mention that Buhner has written on a book on fasting called The Fasting Path and I have a review of it on my website: http://tinyurl.com/ysbfyo I don't know that he talks about it in relation to Lyme though. Personally, I have struggled with hypoglycemia for years and could never think of fasting at this point - my protein needs are too great and I need to keep my blood sugar levels balanced. This might be from the Lyme, who knows. FWIW So I guess my question is this: does anybody have any experience with fasting and lyme? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with my flare, as it started fairly early on in the day, but I just thought I'd see if any of you had any experience with this. I used to fast now and then and never had any problems doing so, but this is the first time since getting sick that I've fasted (except for a few times when I was so nauseated I couldn't eat; once for a couple days straight). So could it be from the andrographis? > > Thanks in advance for anything anyone might share! > > -Meg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Andropraphis can definitely cause the increase in heart palpitations, but some of the other symptoms sound like a herx. Remember, oftentimes the herx will correspond to your regular Lyme symptoms. You already had tremors, pain, etc., and now you're seeing those things magnified. At the same time, however, this isn't a race, so I would definitely cut down your dose until the symptoms are more bearable. Gotta go. > > Hi all, > > Well, here I am again -- I told myself when I joined this list that at least in the beginning I'd do more lurking than writing in, but it's been so nice having people with experience in all this that I can talk to, that I'm back for more help. > > Lately I've been seeming to have a flare up of symptoms; this is typical for me every few weeks, even though the Samento I've been on since September seems to be working some major wonders for me. My flares are usually pretty mild. Yesterday I started on Andrographis and Resveratrol (I'm waiting for a couple other things to arrive). Today I've had a *major* increase in symptoms. I'm having trouble even thinking of what they are, my brain feels so foggy. So sad. This is going to take a long time to write. haha. I was having a *lot* more muscle twitching, tingling (almost numbness) in my extremities, a big increase in pain (joints, bones, muscles, the whole shebang; I was writing a letter earlier today and had to stop prematurely because the pain was so bad I just couldn't hardly hold the pen anymore), more (and louder) ringing in my ears than I've ever had before, and also a lot more tremoring than is normal for me, even during a typical flare. Also I was noticing a lot more > heart palpitations. Aside from starting the andrographis and resveratrol yesterday evening, I spent today in prayer and fasting. So I guess my question is this: does anybody have any experience with fasting and lyme? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with my flare, as it started fairly early on in the day, but I just thought I'd see if any of you had any experience with this. I used to fast now and then and never had any problems doing so, but this is the first time since getting sick that I've fasted (except for a few times when I was so nauseated I couldn't eat; once for a couple days straight). So could it be from the andrographis? > > Thanks in advance for anything anyone might share! > > -Meg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 welcome meg, so happy you found this group. i used to fast periodically without problems (my last fast was 19 days on dilute fruit juice and veg broth). since becoming disabled with lyme, etc, i find i can no longer fast. in part, i have to take all my supplements and herbs with food or great upset. last month i was supposed to prep for colonoscopy by going off herbs and then fasting day before. that day of fasting was day of hell for me--worst symptoms ever. big mistake to stop herbs and big mistake not to eat. so, don't know how it affects you, but lyme generally changes everything. just because you used to be able to fast with no problems, can't rely on that now. so, go slowly, be gentle with yourself, check in with your body, no expectations. in this challenging time of illness and transition, may gratitude and wonder enlighten your path, step by step. may grace and ease enliven your presence, breath by breath. kendra -----Original Message----- From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Meg Chaney .... yesterday evening, I spent today in prayer and fasting. So I guess my question is this: does anybody have any experience with fasting and lyme? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with my flare, as it started fairly early on in the day, but I just thought I'd see if any of you had any experience with this. I used to fast now and then and never had any problems doing so, but this is the first time since getting sick that I've fasted (except for a few times when I was so nauseated I couldn't eat; once for a couple days straight). So could it be from the andrographis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi: I used to fast but that was many, many years ago, long before Lyme. AND it was not easy. It will get rid of a lot of toxins in your body, but I could not do it now, since I only take herbs WITH food. AND herbs are a KIND OF food also. True fasting is with water only. Plenty of water. I could only go a few days with JUST water, and would then start adding juices into the mix, and finally Jello, and little by little fruits and then more solid food. BUT I would think IF you are on herbs, it would not be considered fasting anyway. Jim ### Meg Chaney <i_am_not_crazy_08@...> wrote: Hi all, Well, here I am again -- I told myself when I joined this list that at least in the beginning I'd do more lurking than writing in, but it's been so nice having people with experience in all this that I can talk to, that I'm back for more help. Lately I've been seeming to have a flare up of symptoms; this is typical for me every few weeks, even though the Samento I've been on since September seems to be working some major wonders for me. My flares are usually pretty mild. Yesterday I started on Andrographis and Resveratrol (I'm waiting for a couple other things to arrive). Today I've had a *major* increase in symptoms. I'm having trouble even thinking of what they are, my brain feels so foggy. So sad. This is going to take a long time to write. haha. I was having a *lot* more muscle twitching, tingling (almost numbness) in my extremities, a big increase in pain (joints, bones, muscles, the whole shebang; I was writing a letter earlier today and had to stop prematurely because the pain was so bad I just couldn't hardly hold the pen anymore), more (and louder) ringing in my ears than I've ever had before, and also a lot more tremoring than is normal for me, even during a typical flare. Also I was noticing a lot more heart palpitations. Aside from starting the andrographis and resveratrol yesterday evening, I spent today in prayer and fasting. So I guess my question is this: does anybody have any experience with fasting and lyme? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with my flare, as it started fairly early on in the day, but I just thought I'd see if any of you had any experience with this. I used to fast now and then and never had any problems doing so, but this is the first time since getting sick that I've fasted (except for a few times when I was so nauseated I couldn't eat; once for a couple days straight). So could it be from the andrographis? Thanks in advance for anything anyone might share! -Meg --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Meg, glad you find the group helpful. As for fasting, I would agree with previous answers. Fasting with lyme, for me, is next to impossible. When I'm loaded with toxins of die off or with metals (or both), I need the opposite, eat, eat, eat, or I literally collapse. I fall down anywhere I am. I mean, that was how it used to be. I later understood that we need to repose fats everytime we fight such toxins, that our nervous system is in need of fats to build itself and protect itself (if I understood well). And I craved many other things too in large quantities. I never gained a single gram while eating desperately like that, even without any gastro- intestinal problem whatsoever. My intestines were working perfect most of the time I was with this 'eating disorder'!!! So I believe my body used up all those things, either to build itself (proteins, oils) or to cleanse (fibers, oils, chlorella, minerals). Or as energy to fight pathogens, who knows? If I didn't carry enough good food, fruits, seeds with me while I was outside, I could need help from someone if I spent 4 hours without food, as my energy would just go so low, I would feel almost in despair. So while you're killing bacteries, and these critters liberate toxins in your body, I don't see how fasting could do good. Maybe someone here would come with a different view. You got to watch out for die-off symptoms. I would go very slow in your place, dropping the dose of killers. To avoid damage with excess of herxes. Both andro and knotweed can kill all around your body, I wouldn't 'play' with herxes as excess of toxins can just stop your development some time soon and cause lasting symptoms/ damage. Get loaded with good cleansers! Selma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Selma, Thanks again for your help and suggestions (and everybody else who offered what they knew and their experiences with Lyme and fasting)! I really appreciate it! I got up very early this morning (8:30! LOL But hey, compared to 11:00 that IS early) to have breakfast with my mom, and it threw off my " groove " and I forgot to take all of my stuff (except the Samento that I take before I even get out of bed) -- coincidence or not, I feel almost good so far today (though evenings are typically worse anyway). Pretty much the opposite of yesterday. Hehe. So I probably just need to take it even slower on the andrographis and resveratrol... it's kind of funny to me how in retrospect I can see what the problems are so much more clearly. Live and learn though, eh? And when I'm too duh to think of it on my own, I can bug you all. Thanks for letting me. -Meg selmanaka <hardynaka@...> wrote: Meg, glad you find the group helpful. As for fasting, I would agree with previous answers. Fasting with lyme, for me, is next to impossible. When I'm loaded with toxins of die off or with metals (or both), I need the opposite, eat, eat, eat, or I literally collapse. I fall down anywhere I am. I mean, that was how it used to be. I later understood that we need to repose fats everytime we fight such toxins, that our nervous system is in need of fats to build itself and protect itself (if I understood well). And I craved many other things too in large quantities. I never gained a single gram while eating desperately like that, even without any gastro- intestinal problem whatsoever. My intestines were working perfect most of the time I was with this 'eating disorder'!!! So I believe my body used up all those things, either to build itself (proteins, oils) or to cleanse (fibers, oils, chlorella, minerals). Or as energy to fight pathogens, who knows? If I didn't carry enough good food, fruits, seeds with me while I was outside, I could need help from someone if I spent 4 hours without food, as my energy would just go so low, I would feel almost in despair. So while you're killing bacteries, and these critters liberate toxins in your body, I don't see how fasting could do good. Maybe someone here would come with a different view. You got to watch out for die-off symptoms. I would go very slow in your place, dropping the dose of killers. To avoid damage with excess of herxes. Both andro and knotweed can kill all around your body, I wouldn't 'play' with herxes as excess of toxins can just stop your development some time soon and cause lasting symptoms/ damage. Get loaded with good cleansers! Selma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I have a few more minutes, here. I wouldn't try fasting right now, personally. Especially a water fast. If you're herxing, your body is already practically overworking itself in trying to clear itself of those endotoxins. A water fast will release *more* toxins, and speed up this process too much, which would be *very* uncomfortable. > > Hi all, > > Well, here I am again -- I told myself when I joined this list that at least in the beginning I'd do more lurking than writing in, but it's been so nice having people with experience in all this that I can talk to, that I'm back for more help. > > Lately I've been seeming to have a flare up of symptoms; this is typical for me every few weeks, even though the Samento I've been on since September seems to be working some major wonders for me. My flares are usually pretty mild. Yesterday I started on Andrographis and Resveratrol (I'm waiting for a couple other things to arrive). Today I've had a *major* increase in symptoms. I'm having trouble even thinking of what they are, my brain feels so foggy. So sad. This is going to take a long time to write. haha. I was having a *lot* more muscle twitching, tingling (almost numbness) in my extremities, a big increase in pain (joints, bones, muscles, the whole shebang; I was writing a letter earlier today and had to stop prematurely because the pain was so bad I just couldn't hardly hold the pen anymore), more (and louder) ringing in my ears than I've ever had before, and also a lot more tremoring than is normal for me, even during a typical flare. Also I was noticing a lot more > heart palpitations. Aside from starting the andrographis and resveratrol yesterday evening, I spent today in prayer and fasting. So I guess my question is this: does anybody have any experience with fasting and lyme? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with my flare, as it started fairly early on in the day, but I just thought I'd see if any of you had any experience with this. I used to fast now and then and never had any problems doing so, but this is the first time since getting sick that I've fasted (except for a few times when I was so nauseated I couldn't eat; once for a couple days straight). So could it be from the andrographis? > > Thanks in advance for anything anyone might share! > > -Meg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I agree totally with your ending Selma. I guess MOST of us ONLY think of getting rid of this incideous disease when we first get serious about ridding it from our bodies. And ALL we can think of is KILL those Damn things. BUT it is probably MORE important to get our bodies cleansed from toxins, and working properly so we don't get the overloads of die off of the Spirochetes, or Ketes as some call them. IF we don't keep our liver and ALL of the REST of the Lymph " System " working PROPERLY, we are just heading for trouble,.........................BIGTIME. I truly believe THAT is one of the main reasons SO MANY are herxing and hurting so bad and FEEL like they are going to die who are taking all those antibiotics. They are asking their bodies to do things they are not designed for, nor capable of keeping up with. IF we keep it CLEAR, we won't feel nearly as bad as if we let it build up. THAT is why I am so strong on Sarsaparilla for the REST OF MY LIFE, And ALSO Red Root tincture AND Milk Thistle. Jim. ### selmanaka <hardynaka@...> wrote: Meg, glad you find the group helpful. As for fasting, I would agree with previous answers. Fasting with lyme, for me, is next to impossible. When I'm loaded with toxins of die off or with metals (or both), I need the opposite, eat, eat, eat, or I literally collapse. I fall down anywhere I am. I mean, that was how it used to be. I later understood that we need to repose fats everytime we fight such toxins, that our nervous system is in need of fats to build itself and protect itself (if I understood well). And I craved many other things too in large quantities. I never gained a single gram while eating desperately like that, even without any gastro- intestinal problem whatsoever. My intestines were working perfect most of the time I was with this 'eating disorder'!!! So I believe my body used up all those things, either to build itself (proteins, oils) or to cleanse (fibers, oils, chlorella, minerals). Or as energy to fight pathogens, who knows? If I didn't carry enough good food, fruits, seeds with me while I was outside, I could need help from someone if I spent 4 hours without food, as my energy would just go so low, I would feel almost in despair. So while you're killing bacteries, and these critters liberate toxins in your body, I don't see how fasting could do good. Maybe someone here would come with a different view. You got to watch out for die-off symptoms. I would go very slow in your place, dropping the dose of killers. To avoid damage with excess of herxes. Both andro and knotweed can kill all around your body, I wouldn't 'play' with herxes as excess of toxins can just stop your development some time soon and cause lasting symptoms/ damage. Get loaded with good cleansers! Selma --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 That makes sense! I wasn't doing a water fast (I had enough sense to know that would be problematic); just food, and only for the day. I don't think I'll try it again anytime soon though. It probably wasn't the smartest thing ever, but I really felt like I needed to do it (for spiritual reasons, not physical -- haha, call me a food addict, but I can't see any physical problem being helped by not eating ). As for the flare/herxing, now that I'm thinking clearly again (I didn't realize how bad last night was until I woke up this morning!) I quite agree with what you said and it really couldn't be plainer than the nose on my face. I'd say " my duh " but I'd rather blame those blasted spirochetes. I've cut my dose by 2/3 and will just have to work up *really* slowly. So far I'm still having a slight increase in symptoms, but nothing compared to last night! I've definitely been trying to " push it " on the herbs and things -- my mom keeps telling me how I don't want try to do this or that (you know, rearrange my bedroom, get a job, go camping, plan a wedding, etc, etc) until I'm better, so I'm kind of... anxious. I'm going to *try* to relax though. As a great preacher once said, " It's beyond my control and I must put my hands to my side and relax knowing that God is going to take care of this. " He has so far. Thanks again for all the advice! -Meg drostollan <drostollan@...> wrote: I have a few more minutes, here. I wouldn't try fasting right now, personally. Especially a water fast. If you're herxing, your body is already practically overworking itself in trying to clear itself of those endotoxins. A water fast will release *more* toxins, and speed up this process too much, which would be *very* uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 > Hi Selma, I would agree with you. The adrenals get immensely stressed out without food in the body, and we need all the power we can get from our adrenals! On the other hand, digesting heavy metals require a huge supply of energy from the body, so eating light and frequently might be a good choice when you are detoxing or not feeling well. Balance between protein, fats and complex carbs is important. Connie > Meg, glad you find the group helpful. > > As for fasting, I would agree with previous answers. Fasting with > lyme, for me, is next to impossible. > > When I'm loaded with toxins of die off or with metals (or both), I > need the opposite, eat, eat, eat, or I literally collapse. I fall > down anywhere I am. I mean, that was how it used to be. > > I later understood that we need to repose fats everytime we fight > such toxins, that our nervous system is in need of fats to build > itself and protect itself (if I understood well). And I craved many > other things too in large quantities. I never gained a single gram > while eating desperately like that, even without any gastro- > intestinal problem whatsoever. My intestines were working perfect > most of the time I was with this 'eating disorder'!!! > > So I believe my body used up all those things, either to build itself > (proteins, oils) or to cleanse (fibers, oils, chlorella, minerals). > Or as energy to fight pathogens, who knows? > > If I didn't carry enough good food, fruits, seeds with me while I was > outside, I could need help from someone if I spent 4 hours without > food, as my energy would just go so low, I would feel almost in > despair. > > So while you're killing bacteries, and these critters liberate toxins > in your body, I don't see how fasting could do good. Maybe someone > here would come with a different view. > > You got to watch out for die-off symptoms. I would go very slow in > your place, dropping the dose of killers. To avoid damage with excess > of herxes. Both andro and knotweed can kill all around your body, I > wouldn't 'play' with herxes as excess of toxins can just stop your > development some time soon and cause lasting symptoms/ damage. > > Get loaded with good cleansers! > > Selma > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hi Connie, thanks. I'm back in track, I think. No way to eat light when I'm metal detoxing. Fats are the first thing I crave. I'm on a pause of metal detox in the last 2 weeks, so back to eating normally again. Not craving anything particular these last days. As soon as I'll re-start it, I'll crave for fats, minerals and fibers LIKE HELL. It's been like this for almost a year, so I know it won't change... It would be easier to digest lighter things, of course, but tell that to my body!! He does't listen. If I dont' get my dose of fat, I'll continue craving, then will eat sugar, that is the worst. And will still be hungry after. Our brains are almost pure fat, I guess there must be a link in between these flying metals, fats and our nervous system. Gigi, from the other forum, was eating 8 eggs a day while metal detoxing. And she was minimum 70, if not already 80 years old at that time! She survived and got cured from lyme. I didn't reach that amount yet, hopefully will never need so much, but I 'understand' her craving! Selma > > > Hi Selma, > > I would agree with you. The adrenals get immensely stressed out > without food in the body, and we need all the power we can get from > our adrenals! > On the other hand, digesting heavy metals require a huge supply of > energy from the body, so eating light and frequently might be a good > choice when you are detoxing or not feeling well. > Balance between protein, fats and complex carbs is important. > > Connie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Selma, Thats interesting you notice these cravings with metal detox! I continue to be amazed at the connection you have between your therapies/diet/symptoms. Most of the time I can't figure out what is helping with what, and just have a vague idea. Probably has something to do with not trusting myself. Funny what you say about fats, though. I crave almond butter and go through a tub or two in a week! It's like I can't get enough, though I take EFA's and eat a balanced diet. how are you detoxing for metals these days? I did pca-rx for a year and am now just on glutathione tablets, chlorella and sometimes cilantro. Have a great day! Connie selmanaka <hardynaka@...> wrote: Hi Connie, thanks. I'm back in track, I think. No way to eat light when I'm metal detoxing. Fats are the first thing I crave. I'm on a pause of metal detox in the last 2 weeks, so back to eating normally again. Not craving anything particular these last days. As soon as I'll re-start it, I'll crave for fats, minerals and fibers LIKE HELL. It's been like this for almost a year, so I know it won't change... It would be easier to digest lighter things, of course, but tell that to my body!! He does't listen. If I dont' get my dose of fat, I'll continue craving, then will eat sugar, that is the worst. And will still be hungry after. Our brains are almost pure fat, I guess there must be a link in between these flying metals, fats and our nervous system. Gigi, from the other forum, was eating 8 eggs a day while metal detoxing. And she was minimum 70, if not already 80 years old at that time! She survived and got cured from lyme. I didn't reach that amount yet, hopefully will never need so much, but I 'understand' her craving! Selma > > > Hi Selma, > > I would agree with you. The adrenals get immensely stressed out > without food in the body, and we need all the power we can get from > our adrenals! > On the other hand, digesting heavy metals require a huge supply of > energy from the body, so eating light and frequently might be a good > choice when you are detoxing or not feeling well. > Balance between protein, fats and complex carbs is important. > > Connie > > > --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Well, by " water fast " I mean drinking only water (as opposed to something like a juice fast, where you only drink juice). lol. I'm sure you would've known that on a good day. :-p Feel free to slap your forehead. Relaxing is definitely a good idea. Stress is harmful both spiritually and physically -- I would know. Chronic problems can't be made right overnight. You just have to (try to) stay calm, do what you can, and know that God will work things out according to his gracious will. He always does, though we're often faithless and incapable of seeing the workings of his providence. It's all easier said than done. > > That makes sense! I wasn't doing a water fast (I had enough sense to know that would be problematic); just food, and only for the day. I don't think I'll try it again anytime soon though. It probably wasn't the smartest thing ever, but I really felt like I needed to do it (for spiritual reasons, not physical -- haha, call me a food addict, but I can't see any physical problem being helped by not eating ). > > As for the flare/herxing, now that I'm thinking clearly again (I didn't realize how bad last night was until I woke up this morning!) I quite agree with what you said and it really couldn't be plainer than the nose on my face. I'd say " my duh " but I'd rather blame those blasted spirochetes. I've cut my dose by 2/3 and will just have to work up *really* slowly. So far I'm still having a slight increase in symptoms, but nothing compared to last night! > > I've definitely been trying to " push it " on the herbs and things -- my mom keeps telling me how I don't want try to do this or that (you know, rearrange my bedroom, get a job, go camping, plan a wedding, etc, etc) until I'm better, so I'm kind of... anxious. I'm going to *try* to relax though. As a great preacher once said, " It's beyond my control and I must put my hands to my side and relax knowing that God is going to take care of this. " He has so far. > > Thanks again for all the advice! > > -Meg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Connie, I just re-read things about this PCA-RX. It sounds so good. What was your experience with it? Did you feel it REALLY made a difference? I mean, did you feel really detoxifying while you were on it for so long? How long did a bottle last for you? I mean, it's pretty expensive, that's why I'm asking... Was it hard to take? I guess the 3 main detoxifiers dr. K uses are: cilantro (2x day, 10 drops on hot water), chlorella (every day, at least once, a few tablets) and goat whey (good absorbable minerals, don't remember when/ how much a day, as I'm allergic to any milk...). I mean, once your main load of metals are taken off, it seems that these are the 3 maintenance products that would deal with most of everyday toxins. I can't stand so much cilantro, not even few drops of it 2x day. I still have some way to go with other stronger detoxing agents, I guess. I read that glutathione (ingested) is not very efficient as the IV version, but I haven't read about sublingual stuff... Do you feel it works a bit for your liver/ detoxing? It's funny you crave for almond butter! Protein and fat again..... My doctor told me he wanted to make me his research-patient! I'm so sensitive to things that I notice most of 'new' things going inside my body. That's probably why I react with herbs so strongly, even with so little amount. And I'm super sensitive to homeopathy too. You can imagine when I was having all these new lyme symptoms coming every day different, I got totally lost and confused, as I couldn't trust my body either. It was like I got completely lost really. First time experience in my life. Fortunately, Buhner's herbs and detox stuff made my body 'stable' and 'readable' again. Fewer symptoms/ critters to track! Good night! Selma > > Selma, > > Thats interesting you notice these cravings with metal detox! I continue to be amazed at the connection you have between your therapies/diet/symptoms. Most of the time I can't figure out what is helping with what, and just have a vague idea. Probably has something to do with not trusting myself. > > Funny what you say about fats, though. I crave almond butter and go through a tub or two in a week! It's like I can't get enough, though I take EFA's and eat a balanced diet. > > how are you detoxing for metals these days? > I did pca-rx for a year and am now just on glutathione tablets, chlorella and sometimes cilantro. > > Have a great day! Connie > > selmanaka <hardynaka@...> wrote: Hi Connie, thanks. I'm back in track, I think. > > No way to eat light when I'm metal detoxing. Fats are the first thing I > crave. I'm on a pause of metal detox in the last 2 weeks, so back to > eating normally again. Not craving anything particular these last days. > > As soon as I'll re-start it, I'll crave for fats, minerals and fibers > LIKE HELL. It's been like this for almost a year, so I know it won't > change... It would be easier to digest lighter things, of course, but > tell that to my body!! He does't listen. If I dont' get my dose of fat, > I'll continue craving, then will eat sugar, that is the worst. And will > still be hungry after. > > Our brains are almost pure fat, I guess there must be a link in between > these flying metals, fats and our nervous system. Gigi, from the other > forum, was eating 8 eggs a day while metal detoxing. And she was > minimum 70, if not already 80 years old at that time! She survived and > got cured from lyme. > > I didn't reach that amount yet, hopefully will never need so much, but > I 'understand' her craving! > > Selma > > > > > > Hi Selma, > > > > I would agree with you. The adrenals get immensely stressed out > > without food in the body, and we need all the power we can get from > > our adrenals! > > On the other hand, digesting heavy metals require a huge supply of > > energy from the body, so eating light and frequently might be a good > > choice when you are detoxing or not feeling well. > > Balance between protein, fats and complex carbs is important. > > > > Connie > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with for Mobile. Get started. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Okay, now I *will* say it: My duh. *slaps forehead* :-P Seriously, this disease has turned my brain to mush I think. I never thought of myself as especially intelligent, but I'm doing and saying stupider things every day, it seems. But it makes for funny stories at least, and laughter is supposed to be good medicine, so there's the bright side to that (and also I can make people of average intelligence feel really smart! So there's another plus! See how much good can come out of all this? hahaha). Also, I guess you learn something new every day. Or rather, re-learn something new every day. After you said that melatonin can make depression worse, I vaguely remembered reading that somewhere a long time ago. Now I feel even smarter! Wheeeee! This is fun! Relax. Everything's gonna be iry. -Meg drostollan <drostollan@...> wrote: Well, by " water fast " I mean drinking only water (as opposed to something like a juice fast, where you only drink juice). lol. I'm sure you would've known that on a good day. :-p Feel free to slap your forehead. Relaxing is definitely a good idea. Stress is harmful both spiritually and physically -- I would know. Chronic problems can't be made right overnight. You just have to (try to) stay calm, do what you can, and know that God will work things out according to his gracious will. He always does, though we're often faithless and incapable of seeing the workings of his providence. It's all easier said than done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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