Re: The Saga Of Sara's Friend's Stomach - Update

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Sara Thustra wrote:

> First of all, I have to say THANK YOU again to all the kind folks who

> sent me herbs and tea and good wishes. The teas are gone and I'm still

> organizing the (lots of!) new herbs, but most importantly, you gave me a

> good dose of hope when I really needed one. Thank you, thank you!

>

> My friend is still experiencing pain, and while it isn't nearly as bad

> as it was, he's beginning to feel the stress of having been in pain of

> some sort for almost half a year now, and wow would I give anything to

> help it stop. We're sure it is / was a hernia, since we found out more

> about it and can " push it back in " -- it was this that " cured " the pain

> and pressure he was feeling before -- but now it still " pops out " ,

> albeit not nearly as far as it had at first, and a little less far as

> time goes on, but it's still very sore. Doesn't seem to change with

> what he eats (not even coffee--he can drink a cup or two of coffee now

> and it won't hurt him one bit), and there's no bloating, swelling or

> feeling of having " swallowed an apple " like before.

>

> I'm looking into a fast as a possible answer, but am having trouble

> finding enough specific information to go ahead with it...some places

> say you have to intake very different amounts of juice or water, some

> places say it doesn't matter, and above all I'm worried about it making

> him sicker if it starts to flush toxins from his system--that's NOT what

> I want to do right now if at all possible; he needs to feel better

> first, to not be in pain for at least a little while, and then we'll

> worry about cleansing. At least, I think that would be a vastly better

> solution for him, mentally. He's way too stressed about this--I would

> be too, if I'd been hurting that long. I don't know...I guess I'll keep

> reading, but if anybody knows anything more specific, it'd be appreciated.

>

> Something else to keep in mind (which makes this even more infuriating

> some days) is that my friend can NOT have tinctures -- he's a recovered

> (ten years!) alcoholic and can't touch alcohol, or even anything that

> really smells like it. I know you can remove the alcohol from a

> tincture, but I don't know how to test to make *sure* it's out, and

> until I can guarantee that it's alcohol-free, I won't give it to him.

> I've never had any luck making tinctures with anything other than

> alcohol; it never seems to work very well.

>

> *argh!* I think I want this to be over with as badly as he does! (It

> isn't helping my depression lately, but I've been keeping a handle on

> that most days, at least. On the bright side, I MIGHT have a job, a

> really good one to boot--I find out if I got it this week, shiver

> shudder--and wouldn't that make all this so much easier!)

>

> Thanks again for listening,

> -ST

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Hi Sara,

First of all, you are most welcome from all of us, I am sure. Second,

all any of us truly have is hope, or should I say faith, belief, trust.

Your friend is going to continue to experience pain until the stomach,

or diaphragm gets repaired (usually requires surgery). However, if he

continues to take it easy, lays off the stimulating foods and beverages

(things that will cause acid reflux, heartburn, hiccoughing, etc), then

his stomach will be less likely to bulge. Another possible solution is

to wrap him, where it bulges, to keep it from bulging. This may or may

not work but is worth a try. Juicing would be best for him for a while,

at least until this problem eases up or disappears significantly.

Fasting will help, and yes will bring on a detox but that should have

not effect on his hernia. If anything, it should help it by eliminating

any obstruction or congestion in that area.

However, I do understand your hesitancy in having him do a fast. So,

best would be for him to do lots of juicing, no to very little solid but

make it very raw fruits and green leafy vegetables. Lots and lots of

water, no coffee or teas or dairy. It is possible that this can be

healed naturally without surgery but he is going to have to give his

body a chance to heal and this will take time. He is also going to have

to give his body what it requires to rebuild tissues and nourish them

(fresh raw fruits and raw green leafy veggies and their raw fresh juices).

As for tinctures. Make an extract instead. I do believe that the process

for making extracts is in the files and if not let me know and I will

send it to you.

I shall keep my fingers crossed and pray for you getting this job. I

know how much you all need it. Hang in there Sara, we will get him back

in good shape yet.

Peace be with all of you Sara.

--

Peace, love and light,

Don Quai

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "

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