I am new here

[Guest guest]

I have 3 Austin Healthmates and an IQ - all work well.   The only difference I

have noticed is that the IQ is more effective with fireplace/ wooburning stink

that gets into the house.  When I  had used a cleaner a few years ago and also

when I put Woolite liquid down one of my bathroom sinks the fumes went through

the house for 5-7 days.  The IQ made it at least tolerable for me to stay in

the

house, had the usual eyes, throat burning,headache but milder.

....Corky

________________________________

From: jjcox22 jjcox22@...

 

.... hoping to learn more about mold exposure and MCS. .... We are now so

chemically sensitive to everything it's awful. I am thinking of buying some

austin air purifiers, do people recommend these?

[snipped]

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

welcome to the club. I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Stay in contact

with this group. It is the only thing that saved our lives. Start by ordering

Dr. Shoemakers book Mold Warriors and really read it.

Also pay attention to Dr. Thrasher who sometimes will post for us his

information, which also gives very helpful and knowledgeable information, as

well as Mr. Crimes and google Dr. Croft.

Sometimes the doctors articles are hard to understand but what I do is print

them out, get a cup of tea, find a comfortable and quite place to sit, a

highlighter, a pen, and start deconstructing the article down as much as I can

to where I can grasp at least some of it to a certain degree.

Also there are plenty of wonderful people on here who have been here a while

willing to offer their information. It is a journey and homework is a must if

you want to survive and maintain at least to some degree your health back.

The good news is ...it most likely is not impossible for you and your family

since it is obvious you are already " paying attention " .

Best wishes and I will add you to this groups prayer list that I have.

leslie 

From: jjcox22 <jjcox22@...>

Subject: [] I am new here

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 12:06 PM

Hi everyone,

I am hoping to learn more about mold exposure and MCS. My husband, my 6 year

old daughter and myself left our home 4 months ago after we found significant

levels of stachybotrys and aspergillus penicillium (not sure if I am spelling

these correctly).

My daughter has had significant developmental and gastrointestinal issues since

birth and I have had a slow demise with depression, anxiety and thyroid

problems.

Since we left the house we are all showing slow improvement, but the candida is

relentless. We are currently on a zero carbohydrate diet (just meat, veggies,

coconut oil, kefir, yogurt) and it has done wonders for us. However, we require

high levels of probiotics to remain functional (very expensive!)

We are now so chemically sensitive to everything it's awful.

I am thinking of buying some austin air purifiers, do people recommend these?

I am wondering if my story is similar to others here.

Thanks very much,

[Guest guest]

,

also research the humidity levels pertaining to mold spores and how you can

maintain proper humidity levels in the home which is a must at controlling the

little bast_ _ds. (don't like to say bad words....but that is what they are when

they're toxic)

A dehumidifier is very helpful and don't confuse the dehumidifier with a

humidifier. I got my dehumidifier from Lowes. appromx. cost $150.00

plus you need to be able to read what the levels are. That device is about

$40.00.

Also be prepared to just accept this mess is expensive to clean up and sometimes

contaminated personal belongings must be thrown out too or those items could

still be making your family sick. We lost everything we owned....even our washer

and dyer. Read up on cross contamination. There is more to it than just leaving

the toxic home.

The stuff could be on the items you may have brought with you to the new home.

ok...hope this helps.

good luck.

leslie

From: corky lux <corkylux1@...>

Subject: Re: [] I am new here

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 2:33 PM

I have 3 Austin Healthmates and an IQ - all work well.   The only

difference I

have noticed is that the IQ is more effective with fireplace/ wooburning stink

that gets into the house.  When I  had used a cleaner a few years ago and also

when I put Woolite liquid down one of my bathroom sinks the fumes went through

the house for 5-7 days.  The IQ made it at least tolerable for me to stay in

the

house, had the usual eyes, throat burning,headache but milder.

....Corky

________________________________

From: jjcox22 jjcox22@...

 

.... hoping to learn more about mold exposure and MCS. .... We are now so

chemically sensitive to everything it's awful. I am thinking of buying some

austin air purifiers, do people recommend these?

[snipped]

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm sorry that your and your family's health has been impacted by exposure to

water damaged buildings. As you see, you are not alone. Congratulations on

having the courage to leave your home. That's a huge step. I know it's not

easy.

Dr Shoemaker's new book, 'Surviving Mold' has been helpful to me. 'Mold

Warriors' (also by Dr Shoemaker) is also good, but 'Surviving Mold' is more

current.

Welcome to the group!

Debbie

>

> Hi everyone,

> I am hoping to learn more about mold exposure and MCS. My husband, my 6 year

old daughter and myself left our home 4 months ago after we found significant

levels of stachybotrys and aspergillus penicillium (not sure if I am spelling

these correctly).

> My daughter has had significant developmental and gastrointestinal issues

since birth and I have had a slow demise with depression, anxiety and thyroid

problems.

> Since we left the house we are all showing slow improvement, but the candida

is relentless. We are currently on a zero carbohydrate diet (just meat,

veggies, coconut oil, kefir, yogurt) and it has done wonders for us. However,

we require high levels of probiotics to remain functional (very expensive!)

> We are now so chemically sensitive to everything it's awful.

> I am thinking of buying some austin air purifiers, do people recommend these?

> I am wondering if my story is similar to others here.

> Thanks very much,

>

>

[Guest guest]

I would look up iodine deficiency and candida. MSM would also be great, as

sulfur is antifungal. Also everyone, I figured out how MSM kills tumors. Sulfur

bonds with acetaldehydrate(think I spelled it right) to form acetic acid which

is toxic to tumors. It also opens up the tumor as this alcohol is what blocks

the immune system and prostglandins from functioning.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

________________________________

On Apr 11, 2011 8:53 AM, edyd <bizboots@...> wrote:

I am new here , my name is Edy and Duncan send me the link to this forum, I am a

candida sufferer and using coconut oil also.

Last Novemebr I had a heart attack and a stent put in , being in the hospital

with all the bad stuff put in my system I am back to square one , and really

need help to get my candida under control and loos the 10lbs I gained after

quitting smoking, Candida does not allow you to loose weight, sigh.

Hope to get some support and tips here

Edy

[Guest guest]

I would look up iodine deficiency and candida. MSM would also be great, as

sulfur is antifungal. Also everyone, I figured out how MSM kills tumors. Sulfur

bonds with acetaldehydrate(think I spelled it right) to form acetic acid which

is toxic to tumors. It also opens up the tumor as this alcohol is what blocks

the immune system and prostglandins from functioning.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

________________________________

On Apr 11, 2011 8:53 AM, edyd <bizboots@...> wrote:

I am new here , my name is Edy and Duncan send me the link to this forum, I am a

candida sufferer and using coconut oil also.

Last Novemebr I had a heart attack and a stent put in , being in the hospital

with all the bad stuff put in my system I am back to square one , and really

need help to get my candida under control and loos the 10lbs I gained after

quitting smoking, Candida does not allow you to loose weight, sigh.

Hope to get some support and tips here

Edy

[Guest guest]

Hi

I would like to add my small recomendation here:

Colon CLeansing.Liver Flush if possibleElimination of refined sugar from the

diet if possibleInulin to feed the good microorganisms in the gut. They need all

the energy they can get to fight off the incredibly resistant candida .MSM for

all the reasons cited by people more knowledgeable than I.Good fats, (No

Vegetable Oil i-e Corn , Canola and the likes) Use VCO or Olive Oil if you

can.Good Probiotics.

last but not least: Low Carb, Low Carb, Low Carb ...

It is essential to limit the amount of carbs in one's diet if one wants to

control the candida.... Else it becomes very difficult to control their

outgrowth.

Frantz 

From: Lyn K <godisbest4me@...>

Subject: Re: I am new here

Coconut Oil

Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 9:43 AM

 

Edy, my two cents is that I started with a colon cleanse to get the gut to

start

cleaning out. One colon cleanse will not do it all because you've got junk all

through your body, but it is a great place to start. I would love to do another

one, but I did not like the psyllium husk experience that I had to endure for a

month. (If anyone has any other ideas for me here, I am open.) So this keeps me

from going back and getting another. But I definitely know the value of a colon

cleanse. I really believe that is why, when I followed that with drinking

alkalized water, I felt the water working in the the first week.

I am also taking MSM from msm-msm.com and wearing magnets every day from

biomagscience.com. I don't know if this coconut list has any info on this

stuff. I am also part of this list,

Crock_Lakhovsky who have been of particular help

to me in the area you are in. You can find much info in the archives there on

MSM. And I have put a couple posts about my magnet experiences on there, too. I

am thinking that my next move is coffee enemas.

Make doubly sure you have all of the dangerous stuff out of your diet, or you

will be fighting a losing battle. knowthecause.com is another excellent site to

resource. Also, here is a good documentary on some dangerous food ingredients.

I am thinking particularly about artificial sweeteners and how dangerous they

are.

http://www.youtube.com/user/NewVideoDigital#p/c/EC234650905C3BE7/30/wvzDHGLEUyw

________________________________

From: " Weldon Williford, REALTOR " <weldon@...>

" Coconut Oil "

<Coconut Oil >

Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 9:07:04 AM

Subject: Re: I am new here

I would look up iodine deficiency and candida. MSM would also be great, as

sulfur is antifungal. Also everyone, I figured out how MSM kills tumors. Sulfur

bonds with acetaldehydrate(think I spelled it right) to form acetic acid which

is toxic to tumors. It also opens up the tumor as this alcohol is what blocks

the immune system and prostglandins from functioning.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

[Guest guest]

CANDIDA ALBICANS AND AN ANTI-FUNGAL PROGRAM

Candida Albicans is a form of yeast found in the human body, normally

confined to the large intestines. When the three following conditions are

met, Candida albicans remains harmless:

* a stable population of friendly beneficial intestinal flora are

present;

* the immune system is strong and intact;

* the intestinal pH is maintained in normal balance.

THE PROBLEM

There are an estimated one million species of fungi, mold and yeast.

About 50 of this are considered pathogenic to humans. Most are

opportunistic, increasing in numbers during periods of stress, or lowered

immune response.

Antibiotics kill beneficial as well as harmful bacteria, allowing

Candida to thrive. The use of steroid drugs, the pill, alcohol, poor diet

full of refined carbohydrates, environmental pollutants, psychological

stress all can disrupt the gastrointestinal " terrain " . This depletes the

beneficial protective flora, and weakens the immune response. The

opportunistic yeast/fungus may then spread and multiply beyond the

intestinal tract. One?s health may be further compromised.

Researchers estimate that up to 30% of the population suffers from

Candida and related fungal conditions. More women than men are affected.

Candida is a dimorphic organism, having a chameleon-like ability to change

form from yeast to the mycelial fungal form.

The yeast like-form is non0invasive, sugar-fermenting organism. The

fungal form produces rhizoids (long root-like structures) which are invasive

and can penetrate the intestinal mucosa , releasing metabolic toxins, and

incompletely digested proteins into the blood stream. This process initiates

a series of adverse reactions that may cause tissue damage, and a wide range

of problems, including food sensitivities or allergies.

THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND THE CANDIDA CONNECTION

In this session concerning the endocrine system and the hormones, I

would like to focus your attention on the fact that candida in the tissue

somehow inhibits the tissue from responding normally to hormones.

Hormones are essential to our understanding of the body?s metabolism

or normal functioning. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the

bloodstream, not just to a special organ; thus these secretions reach every

part of the body. Hormones influence the flow of substances through cell

membranes and often work together, which means that a hormonal imbalance may

interfere with normal body functions.

Dr. Orion Truss M.D. states " When tests are done on estrogen levels.

Thyroid levels, or other hormone levels and people are suffering from this

symptoms, the hormones are there in the bloodstream, but they are not

activating any response " Dr. Truss surmises that because of the presence of

candida in the tissue, these toxins somehow inhibits the tissues from

responding normally to hormones. Cold hands and feet & #0;are common symptom

of candidiasis, and yet on a blood test a person will have a perfectly

normal thyroid level.

This latter concept helps clarify the fact that the thymus which

produces T cells to fight disease in the body becomes inactivated by candida

albicans, subsequently shutting down the manufacturing of the T cells, thus

shutting down the immune system.

The connection between the thymus, Vertebrae C1, C2 and

candida:

C1-2 are the first two vertebrae in the neck area: the atlas and axis.

The atlas is called the ?king pin?(most important vertebrae) if these

vertebrae are out of alignment, the entire structure will be out. Both of

these vertebrae supply the thymus. Through misalignment, nerve flow from C1-

and C2 to the THYMUS will affect the function of the immune system.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE VAGUS NERVE, THYMUS AND CANDIDA

The vagus nerve serves the larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, esophagus,

stomach large and small intestines and also the THYMUS. If the vagus nerve

in some way pressed upon or injured, the nerve flow from this 10th cranial

nerve will be lessened which in turn will cut down on the nerve stimulation

it sends to the Thymus, causing less production of the T cells to fight

disease within the body.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TMJ, THYMUS AND CANDIDA

The TMJ is in very close proximity to the Vagus nerve. If the jaw

joint is out of alignment this can also lessen the nerve stimulation to the

Thymus. Four main acupuncture circuits run through the jaw joint. If these

circuits are interfere with through bacteria and infection, this can in turn

weaken the jaw causing candida to proliferate(traveling down the Thymus and

paralyzing the T cells).

Lew

On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:28 AM, Lew Fong How <drfhlew@...>wrote:

> *Greetings and welcome to the forum*

>

> You wrote:

>

> < ...I am a candida sufferer.. >

>

>

> I am on standby call from 6.00pm to 7.00am at the out-patient clinic but

> I am anxious to share this titbit with you

>

>

> * The Candida/Aldehyde Detox Pathway And The Molybdenum Connection*

>

>

>

http://www.ei-resource.org/articles/candida-and-gut-dysbiosis-articles/the-candi\

da%10aldehyde-detox-pathway-and-the-molybdenum-connection/

>

>

> " As it relates to Candida, those of you who have read the work

> of Dr. Orion

> Truss, or who have seen quotes by others from his work, will already have

> been alerted to his assertion that much of the harm done by Candida results

> from its waste product, acetaldehyde, which in turn can affect the

> metabolic, neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Further, that few

> chemicals can create so much havoc in the body as acetaldehyde can. It may

> interfere with the receptors for acetylcholine which is supposedly the

> major

> neurotransmitter in the corpus callosum.

>

> Formaldehyde, obviously then, is related to

> acetaldehyde in the aldehyde

> chain of chemicals. ..... "

>

> * Acetaldehyde is a fungal waste product*

>

> " By coincidence, (or is it?) there's a little squibb in the

> newsletter from

> the Environmental Health Association of Dallas on fragrance. " Perfume

> today is not made from flowers but from toxic chemicals..... More than

> 4,000

> chemicals are used in fragrances. Of these, 95 percent are made from

> petroleum. Some toxic chemicals found in fragrances: toluene, ethanol,

> acetone,

> formaldehyde, limonene, benzene derivatives, methylene chloride, and many

> others known to cause cancer, birth defects, infertility, nervous system

> damage,

> or other injuries.... Exposure to scented products can cause exhaustion,

> weakness, 'hay fever', dizziness, difficulty concentrating, headaches,

> rashes, swollen lymph glands, muscle aches and spasms, heart palpitations,

> nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, asthma attacks, neuromotor dysfunction,

> seizures, and loss of consciousness. " This was reprinted from No Perfume

> Means

> Healthier Air brochure, Breath of Fresh Air Battleaxe, Oakland, California.

> " ......

>

> This is not surprising as stimulation chemically the nasal

> mucosa as by olfaction , nebulisation or aerosol, the hypothalamus is

> directly activated.

>

> I have included this URL to show you as a map that there are

> many routes to Rome.

>

> * Transdermal Dosing ( Chronic )*

> http://forums.hpathy.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11738

>

>

> With regards

> Lew

>

> *ECIWO BIOLOGY *

> Shandong University

> http://www.new-holistic-medicine.com/acupuncture-points-ECIWO.html

>

>

>

> On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM, edyd <bizboots@...> wrote:

>

>>

>>

>> I am new here , my name is Edy and Duncan send me the link to this forum,

>> I am a candida sufferer and using coconut oil also.

>>

>> Last Novemebr I had a heart attack and a stent put in , being in the

>> hospital with all the bad stuff put in my system I am back to square one ,

>> and really need help to get my candida under control and loos the 10lbs I

>> gained after quitting smoking, Candida does not allow you to loose weight,

>> sigh.

>>

>> Hope to get some support and tips here

>>

>> Edy

>>

>>

>>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Frantz, you've been on a program for a few months; how are you doing so far,

buddy?

all good,

Duncan

>

> Hi

[Guest guest]

Duncan

I must say extremely well. I am on what I now term the Duncan Prototocol:Low

carb (very difficult but I try)No refined Carbs.No GlutenNo Alcohol

What I do everyday.

I take aboutt 60 grams of Whey isolate ProteinAt least 10 grams of inulin10

grams of Stabilized Rice Bran200~400 mcg of SeleniumOrganic Butter, organic

MilkVirgin Coconut OilZinc from time to time 200 mg of Milk Thistle to

stimulate the LiverAbout 20 grams of MSM (recently added this to my diet)Lots of

Water (I don't like water  )

It is working extremely well. I thank you for your private advices and those

given on this forum. I also extend my thanks to the advices of

other health practitioners on this forum in which I am learning so much.

Thanks again

Frantz

From: Duncan Crow <duncancrow@...>

Subject: Re: I am new here

Coconut Oil

Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 2:07 PM

 

Frantz, you've been on a program for a few months; how are you doing so

far, buddy?

all good,

Duncan

>

> Hi

[Guest guest]

I was wondering why I did not get any posts from this list until " blondie " here

figuered it out , that went to a very old dead e-mail addie, I now fixed that

and finally can reaal all posts

Edy

>

> >

> >

> > I am new here , my name is Edy and Duncan send me the link to this forum, I

> > am a candida sufferer and using coconut oil also.

> >

> > Last Novemebr I had a heart attack and a stent put in , being in the

> > hospital with all the bad stuff put in my system I am back to square one ,

> > and really need help to get my candida under control and loos the 10lbs I

> > gained after quitting smoking, Candida does not allow you to loose weight,

> > sigh.

> >

> > Hope to get some support and tips here

> >

> > Edy

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have been on thyroids meds for years and had candida before , I actually had

it pretty under control , I could even eat most things again until that hospital

experience ,

I did a colon cleanse and on a stricht diet again.

Trying to get 4 tbs of coconut oil down my throut is not easy , I did find a

solution for that, I melt it so that it is liquid, add stevia and cocopowder,

put in the fridge and enjoy pieces of chocolate. The only thing id that I do not

know how bad cocoa powder is.

Edy

>

>

>

> I am new here , my name is Edy and Duncan send me the link to this forum, I am

a candida sufferer and using coconut oil also.

>

> Last Novemebr I had a heart attack and a stent put in , being in the hospital

with all the bad stuff put in my system I am back to square one , and really

need help to get my candida under control and loos the 10lbs I gained after

quitting smoking, Candida does not allow you to loose weight, sigh.

>

> Hope to get some support and tips here

>

> Edy

>

>

>

>

>

>