Re: Allergies and Possible PMS?

[Guest guest]

Sara,

Tell me what your diet consists of? Eating, drinking... tell me what herbs etc you take on a daily basis.

Suzisarahlovell@... wrote:

Hey All,I have a somewhat strange question/problem here.I have been on allergy meds all summer and recently stopped takingthem because a) I didnt want the extra chemicals in my system and b)I didn't think they were doing much for me. As of yesterday, I'vebeen hit hard with stuffy head, post nasal drip, itchy eyes, stuffynose and a general "head in the clouds" feeling. If this wasntenough...I was on birth control pills for 6 years and stopped taking themnearly a year ago. Since then, my periods have become heavier, moreunpredictable and more painful. My PMS symptoms have also gottenworse. I"ve gotten more emotional and ill for longer periods oftime.This time, the two have come together. I am feeling rather miserableand just wondered if anyone had any suggestions to battle these twoailments.Thanks

all,

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzi,

I'm a vegetarian (though I do eat fish) On a more regular, daily

basis I take a multivitamin, papaya enzymes and garlic. I'm normally

very healthy. I eat very little to no dairy (I do drink soy milk and

eat soy products) and I eat lots of fresh vegetables. If I eat pasta

or rice, it is brown rice or whole wheat pasta (and whole wheat

bread). I drink peppermint tea at night to settle my stomach and

water. I don't drink soda and may have an alcoholic drink once every

2 weeks. I also use a lot of garlic in my cooking as well as olive

oil.

I have been using a sleep tonic by " herbPharm " that has hops,

valerian, catnip, passionflower and chammomile in order to get some

lasting sleep. It works like a dream.

I will say also, that I am on medications. I currently take 75mg/day

of effexor (for anxiety) and I USED to take allegra for my allergies.

wow. long post.

Thanks for the time Suzi!

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[Guest guest]

OK,

the garlic that has been cooked is not going to do you any good... (RAW)...

Are we talking allergies i.e. hayfever, etc... If so,

How about taking super tonic daily with tumeric,

and also nettles and possibly ginger root.. either in tincture form or as a tea?

Also if you want to open your sinus passages up... take your tonic pulp... dry it, grind it to a powder and sniff/snort some up the nostrils.. this will open your head up. Guaranteed.

In the files it reads HAYFEVER\ALLERGIES - Echinacea, Lobelia, Alfalfa, Chaparral, Burdock Root. Diet-Mucusless- 2\3 to 1 gal, distilled water daily, bee pollen. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, foods high in preservatives

Juicing carrots and celery would be good.

I am not sure whether lobelia or chapparrel will interfere with you effexor. I know St. s Wort cannot be taken with it.. The others should be fine.

And a 3 day juice fast would really help it... do like apples/carrots mix.. or carrots and/or celery ...

sarahlovell@... wrote:

Hi Suzi,I'm a vegetarian (though I do eat fish) On a more regular, daily basis I take a multivitamin, papaya enzymes and garlic. I'm normally very healthy. I eat very little to no dairy (I do drink soy milk and eat soy products) and I eat lots of fresh vegetables. If I eat pasta or rice, it is brown rice or whole wheat pasta (and whole wheat bread). I drink peppermint tea at night to settle my stomach and water. I don't drink soda and may have an alcoholic drink once every 2 weeks. I also use a lot of garlic in my cooking as well as olive oil. I have been using a sleep tonic by "herbPharm" that has hops, valerian, catnip, passionflower and chammomile in order to get some lasting sleep. It works like a dream.I will say also, that I am on medications. I currently take

75mg/day of effexor (for anxiety) and I USED to take allegra for my allergies. wow. long post.Thanks for the time Suzi!> Hey All,> > I have a somewhat strange question/problem here.>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much Suzi...I really appreciate the help.

My allergies (hayfever etc) are new this year so it's new for me to

be having to deal with them.

Funny you should mention a juice fast. My significant other and I

were both planning on starting a juice fast tomorrow (so that the 3rd

day would land on Saturday...not a work day!) and I wondered if

feeling this badly, the fast would aggravate it. So...onward with the

fast.

As far as the supertonic, is there anywhere (I.E. Doc?) that it can

be purchased without having to make it? I am still gathering supplies

and don't have everythign for it yet. I'm working on it.

Thanks so much and I love the wealth of knowledge that you all

provide,

Anne

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[Guest guest]

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I just made a couple of quarts. I could spare some to tide you over till you can make your own. Let me know!

sarahlovell@... wrote:

As far as the supertonic, is there anywhere (I.E. Doc?) that it can be purchased without having to make it? I am still gathering supplies and don't have everythign for it yet. I'm working on it.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Yep... every bit as good if not better than herbal snuff.

Suzi <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote:

I know this sounds odd, but it really does work!! Both my wife and I use it for this purpose, among other purposes. It feels odd, sometimes burns, but it really works!

Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote:

Also if you want to open your sinus passages up... take your tonic pulp... dry it, grind it to a powder and sniff/snort some up the nostrils.. this will open your head up. Guaranteed.

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[Guest guest]

=Turmeric is from the ginger family. Used as a blood purifier and

cancer fighter. Here are 3 links. Malinda

http://www.hashmi.com/turmeric.html

http://drs./S=2766679/K=Turmeric/v=2/TID=E001_31/SID=e/l=WS1

/R=3/H=0/*-http://community.healthgate.com/GetContent.asp?

siteid=iHerb & docid=/tnp/pg000920

http://drs./S=2766679/K=Turmeric/v=2/TID=E001_31/SID=e/l=WS1

/R=8/H=0/*-http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/turmer30.html

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Turmeric has antioxidant activity, and also has strong anti-

inflammatory properties. It comes from the root of Curcuma longa, a

leafy plant of the ginger family that grows in India. The root has

tough brown skin and bright orange flesh. It has been used as a food

flavor in curries, an ingredient in medicines and cosmetics, and as

a natural colorant. Turmeric provides a number of health benefits,

used in Asia to treat stomach and liver ailments. The curcumin in

Turmeric inhibits prostaglandin production and stimulates the

creation of cortisol, which relieves inflammation. In a 1991 study,

arthritis sufferers who recieved curcumin showed a significant drop

in pain and disability. Studies have also shown that turmeric

reduces precancerous lesions and colon cancers. It can inhibit the

proliferation of tumor cells, and has a potential as an anticancer

agent. Dietary curcumin, from turmeric, significantly suppressed the

colon tumor volume in test animals by about 57% (Cancer Res, 55

(2);259-66 Jan 15 1995) ******Note..I have been plagued by small

benign tumors for the past 40 years, and have had them surgically

removed on many occasions, and I am a 14 year cancer surviver. I

have been taking turmeric for a few months now, for its anti-cancer

properties, and the tumors are actually shrinking! In one case, one

has completely dissappeared! ****** Turmeric is anti-viral as well.

In March of 1993, researchers published a study that indicated

curcurmin from turmeric as an ally in the treatment against HIV2.

Turmeric may also slow down the progression of Alzheimer's. Rates of

Alzheimers is bvery low among the elderly population in India...less

than 1%, where turmeric is consumed on a daily basis. Turmeric has

been used as a spice in Indian cooking for centuries. Turmeric

stimulates the flow of bile, and helps digest fats. It has strong

liver protective properties.If you are at risk of liver damage from

pharmaceutical drugs, (including acetaminophen, ibuprofen or

aspirin, alcohol, or environmental toxins, using turmeric may offer

a degree of protection. Turmeric is a GRAF (generally recognized as

safe). Side effects are rare. You can purchase turmeric in the spice

section of your grocery store, (which has probably been irradiated),

at a health food store, or purchase online. I

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Tumeric Tumeric or curcumin has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for

the treatment of inflammation and has very effective antioxidants as

well. Doctors are now using tumeric " curcumin " for inflammatory

conditions: arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute infections. Also for

health conditions caused by free radical damage: cardiovascular

problems, arterial damage, heart disease, and others. Tumeric is

also used in the treatment of certain cancers. Many studies have

shown the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer powers of

curcuminoids in the herb tumeric. In a double-blind test, people

with rheumatoid arthritis who received curcumin benefited equally to

people who took the drug phyenylbutazone (popular prescription drug

which can have side effects). In another study, 10 people received

500 mg of curcumin every day for a week had a measurable lowering of

free radicals in their body. Still other medical studies have shown

that curcumin with its curcuminoids can block the growth of cancer

cells. Tumeric / curcumin has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for

centuries. Uses of Tumeric: arthritis, osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid

arthritis high cholesterol digestive problems liver protection heart

disease obesity People who should avoid taking Tumeric: people with

childbearing / fertility problems people taking anti-coagulant

medication people with blood clotting problems Tumeric is also known

as: Curcumin, Curcuma longa, Indian saffron, Saffron, Curcuminoids

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a kitchen spice with anti-inflammatory,

antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anti-mutagen, anticancer

and detoxifying properties. Although Turmeric is a member of the

ginger family, the spice ginger does not have anti-coagulation

benefits. Summary Dramatic drop in high Fibrinogen levels seen

within a month. Fibrinogen is a protein that plays a key role in

blood clotting. Fibrinogen is a sticky, fibrous coagulant in the

blood that appears to significantly increase the risk of

experiencing one of the leading causes of death and disability -

stroke. Analysis of the large-scale EUROSTROKE project (J Epidemiol

Community Health 2002;56(Suppl I):i14-i18) showed that " fibrinogen

is a powerful predictor of stroke " - including fatal and nonfatal

strokes, first time strokes, and hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.

Dividing the population into four groups (quartiles) based on their

fibrinogen levels, researchers estimated that the risk of stroke

increased by nearly 50% for each ascending quartile. Individuals

whose fibrinogen levels were in the highest quartile were almost

seven times more likely to suffer a hemorrhagic stroke, and more

than twice as likely to die from a stroke. Benefits: Reduces

fibrinogen levels (normalizer antioxidant antioxidant,

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and

antimicrobial properties antiviral activity, decrease high

cholesterol levels ---------------------------------

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> You suggested adding Turmeric? Am i correct?

> Also, is there any way to " speed up " the process so that we could

get

> taking it asap?

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