Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I don't have that one (can you believe it? lol). Sadly, our library doesn't either. I've requested ILL. Re: Gout? Ilanit? The macro path to total health has a wonderful section on gout. , do you have this book? Maybe check your local library? > > > My father has a horrible case of gout. > > > I am sorry to hear it - it sounds painful - puch! > > it is classified as a form of arthritis if I remember correctly but is > also associated with inflammation. Inflammation seems to be a factor in > metabolic syndrome what was previoulsy dubbed Syndrome X which is > related to blood sugar metabolism problems, oveweight and the apple body > shape (high cortisol levels) > > > He's had it on and off for years and he'll cut back on certain foods > > and stop drinking beer or wine and once it goes away, he's back to his > > old habits > > > yes - sometimes it is hard for people to completely change - once the > pain is over we tend to forget. been there > > high purine foods are especially implicated - of course all animal foods > produce acidity and are involved but the high purine ones esp (vegans > close your eyes) sardines, organ meats etc > > > My dad is somewhat overweight, but not fat and in relatively good > > outward health and very active. > > that is good news > > > He's in his late 60's. I connected gout with overweight, gluttonous > > people, but now my brother has had it and he's 6.5' and very, very > > thin and healthy (active air force). But I digress. > > > it can be implicated in overweight but I think acidity is more a factor > as well as kidney chi which filters the wastes and of course the liver > > so perhaps a course of liver and kidney herbs and some blood purifying > herbs, some MSM and barley grass powder would help. > > > > > My dad is on his third medication for this gout and these are scary, > > scary meds. It's only become worse. > > > probably a self perpetusting cycle > > i think some people find apple cider vinegar in water - with or without > honey - to be helpful > > it is a condition that responds VERY well to diet and supplements, > herbs, homeopathy etc - very easy to remedy so I would encourage him to > perhaps see a naturopath, orthomolecular doctor or homeopath or a > combination > > Shussler Cell salts would be good too - I am sure there are combinations > for gout and inflammation - I would look to silica and nat phos esp > > also taking silica and nettle tea and milk thistle would be something I > would consider > > > I've been encouraging him to go to our acupuncturist and I think > > he's finally to that point (whew!) but what other things can he do? > > He's cut out meat, beans and all alcohol as far as I know. > > > > > good start - keep us posted please and send him our best healing > wishes....oh and 1% salt baths would be great! > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > > * Visit your group " VeganMacrobiotics > > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VeganMacrobiotics> " on the web. > > > > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 <<<Sherry is in NY - what state are you or your dad in?We are in Texas. Sherry wrote a book, no? You are what you ate? How is that? Dad is doing better. I used apple cider vinegar and salt baths. Thank you for helping, Ilanit. BTW, how do you pronounce your name? When I was talking with dad, I realized I really didn't know how to pronounce it! I say ill-LAN-it when I read your posts. (Hope I'm not completely butchering it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 tht is great that he is doing better. Must be a big relief. It isn't nice to see your parents unwell my name is pronouned Eelaneet (not so long on the e bit but it is more of an e than an i - in Dutch the letter i is pronounced like an E but it is a hebrew name and means little tree) thanks for asking! seigman wrote: <<<Sherry is in NY - what state are you or your dad in? We are in Texas. Sherry wrote a book, no? You are what you ate? How is that? Dad is doing better. I used apple cider vinegar and salt baths. Thank you for helping, Ilanit. BTW, how do you pronounce your name? When I was talking with dad, I realized I really didn't know how to pronounce it! I say ill-LAN-it when I read your posts. (Hope I'm not completely butchering it!) -- Ilanit Tof - Signature Ilanit Ms Ilanit Tof B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology) Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate) Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition ilanit@... www.littletree.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hello ALL! Just wanted to say that I was also pronouncing "Ilanit" the same way (ill-LAN-it) to my family and friends...sorry Ilanit!... Glad to hear that your Dad's doing better. And I hope everyone else is too!... Warmest Wishes To ALL, Christyseigman wrote: <<<Sherry is in NY - what state are you or your dad in?We are in Texas. Sherry wrote a book, no? You are what you ate? How is that? Dad is doing better. I used apple cider vinegar and salt baths. Thank you for helping, Ilanit. BTW, how do you pronounce your name? When I was talking with dad, I realized I really didn't know how to pronounce it! I say ill-LAN-it when I read your posts. (Hope I'm not completely butchering it!) Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 -ROFLMAO I just had this same discussion with Ilanit. I can't wait to read the comments. Reg -- In VeganMacrobiotics , " seigman " wrote: > > <<<Sherry is in NY - what state are you or your dad in? > > We are in Texas. Sherry wrote a book, no? You are what you ate? How is that? > > Dad is doing better. I used apple cider vinegar and salt baths. Thank you for helping, Ilanit. > > BTW, how do you pronounce your name? When I was talking with dad, I realized I really didn't know how to pronounce it! I say ill-LAN- it when I read your posts. (Hope I'm not completely butchering it!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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