Re: blueberries /balance/coordination/+++

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<< Now, it didn't say what type of animals this study was on, but I was

wondering about the 'restored motor coordination and balance' and even though

many of us with CMT are rather young, I wondered about eating blueberries and

if that would help our balance and coordination? I am trying to find the

exact whole study to read. >>

Like Joyce's situation, fresh blueberries are only available for a few weeks

once a year. We always eat quite a few of them, but I haven't been aware of

any changes. On the other hand, all my life my memory has not been great,

but now, compared with my in-laws and some other acquaintances (mostly

drinkers) my memory seems to be very good!!! LOL They rely on me to remember

information because they can't. It's all relative folks.

I'd be interested in what type of animals were in the test, AND for how long

they were eating the blueberries. Also, who conducted the study. Often it

turns out to be vested interest.

For a far out but perhaps interesting site about using flowers to improve

your life, go to:

http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/bach/bacha.html#articles

Needless to say, they have something to sell, too.

Some comments I received along with the web site include:

Here are some facts in ref: Bach Flower Remedies:

In the Bach flower essence system, for example

Olive is the remedy for mental and physical exhaustion.

Aloe Vera is for exhaustion caused by burnout.

Morning Glory treats addictive behavior.

Nasturtium is for vitality drained by dry intellectualism.

Peppermint is for general sluggishness.

None of these flower essences replace Olive, but expand the possibilities of

fine-tuning the selection of the appropriate remedy.

FES flower essences also address specific contemporary issues.

Pomegranate is for women conflicted between career and family.

California Poppy is for those who seek spiritual experience outside of

themselves, i.e., in cults or through drug-taking.

Shooting Star helps those who don't feel at home on earth to create a sense

of belonging to and caring for all of humanity.

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Back Flower Remedy for a CAT?

A friend wrote:

" Recently our 12-year old kitty became very, very ill. The vet said he was

prematurely aging and his kidneys were shutting down. Didn't sound right to

me so I talked with everyone, read everything I could and, among other

things, I put Bach's Rescue Remedy into 's (our cat) drinking water.

The turn-around was incredible.

This little guy had sure seemed on his way out, the had vet offered no hope,

and about 24 hours after using the Rescue Remedy the difference was

startling. I'm not sure what was actually wrong with - my closest

hunch is that he was catching and eating lizards (which are very bad for

cats) but you can be sure that Rescue Remedy stays in my purse and in our

medicine cabinet from now on. " Dina

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I personally don't go along with this sort of thing, (in general, far out

ideas are usually expensive), but I know other people may, including our

daughter-in-law.

" Whatever works " is my motto.

Kat