Guest guest Posted July 20, 2003 Report Share Posted July 20, 2003 kim the price for the LSTTO is: $11.50 for 25 mls with a dropper New Zealand dollars Thank You Everyone RE: Re: MRSA questions > Hi Mindy, > > When I first started learning about essential oils, I was also heavily > reseaching magnesium. Often I felt overwhelmed thinking, " There's so > much to learn! " But believe me, it finally all comes together so > don't worry, it'll come together for you too. > > 's doctor wasn't willing to treat the S. maltophilia and > aspergillus, and he didn't agree about magnesium deficiency -- even > when I pointed out that nearly each of the meds was taking at > the time is known to deplete magnesium. > > So it simply boiled down to a leap of faith. I belong to another CF > list that researches other ways to ameliorate the effects of CF. Now > that we were facing S. maltophilia and aspergillus, I decided that if > I was going to walk the talk with this alternative med group, then I > better walk the walk. > > And was willing to try anything at that point. If I'd boiled > shoes and told him to drink the juice he probably would have done it! > But luckily it didn't come to that. > > Even though is really creative, he also has a strong logical > side. And the logical science behind magnesium deficiency affecting > lung pH, and low lung pH creating a hospitable environment for bugs > made sense to him. And because inhaling tea tree essential oil for > just a few minutes a day wasn't too much trouble, he readily agreed to > try it. > > But, he also made necessary dietary changes based upon what we were > researching in the group. Sulfur is absolutely necessary, and pwcf are > low in sulfur (among other things). So, started taking 1,000 mg. > daily of MSM, a natural sulfur derivative. And he started eating foods > high in sulfur: brussel sprouts, broccoli, garlic. One of his > roommates said she could attest to the fact ate brussel sprouts > at least three times a week because she could smell them cooking when > she got home from work. Within a month, I saw a slight improvement in > his nailbed color and clubbing. He didn't see the difference, but I > sure did. > > He also drank a half gallon of cranberry-grape juice (no sugar added) > each week. Cranberries and grapes are high in helpful flavonoids, > which are antioxidants. > > But it's not just the foods you add, if you want to decrease > inflammation, you have to take away foods that are known to increase > inflammation. And this goes against the CFF teaching of " eat more > fats. " They don't tell you the important differences between good and > bad fats. > > So during this " recovery period, " cut out all foods that > contained any fats or oils except olive and canola oil. He only used > butter, not margarine (which is what we always used). But he doesn't > eat a lot of butter, not by choice, just because he doesn't regularly > prepare foods that call for butter. > > The food changes really made a difference in cutting inflammation. > Now, isn't so restrictive in his diet, but when he feels > inflammation coming on (i.e., increased mucus production) he looks at > what he's been eating and makes adjustments. > > There's lots of information on the web about helpful foods, spices, > herbs, essential oils. A lot of good books out there too. Perfect > summer reading! > > Anyway, since you're looking for essential oils, look for bottles that > are dark brown or blue glass, never plastic bottles. Make sure the > label states the Latin name, not just the English name because there > are so many different varieties of plants and each variety has > slightly different properties. > > For example, standard tea tree oil is Melaleuca alternifolia. This is > the variety most commonly found and used. The most common Manuka oil > is Leptospermum scoparium. A new one that I'm anxious to try is called > Lemon-Scented Tea Tree oil (LSTTO), though it's from the manuka family > (Leptospermum petersonii). > > I like to use organic oils whenever possibly, especially if I'm using > it for inhalation. But sometimes I can't find organic, and the price > is higher. has a listing of oils she can order for you, but > these would ship from New Zealand and currency exchange might be cost > prohibitive. > > If you're interested in some EO web links I have, write to me > privately and I'll gladly share. I'm now hooked and would love to > expand the types of oils I have! > > Kim > > ---Mindy Bowie <mindybowie@y...> wrote: > I'll be headed out to the mall today to find Manuka oil. In a few > weeks we should know if it's working. I'll send a response to the > group. Why do the CF foundations not know about tea tree and manuka > oils? The news needs to get out to everyone in the CF community. > > Mindy > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY > be construed as medical advice. > > PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. > > ------------------------------------ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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