Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net>Subject: RE: questionSSRI medicationsDate: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry BeardenSent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AMSSRI MedicationSubject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth.I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover.Did you quit cold turkey or taper down?If you tapered down, how fast?How much were you on and for how long?Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net>Subject: RE: questionSSRI medicationsDate: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry BeardenSent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AMSSRI MedicationSubject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth.I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover.Did you quit cold turkey or taper down?If you tapered down, how fast?How much were you on and for how long?Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net>Subject: RE: questionSSRI medicationsDate: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry BeardenSent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AMSSRI MedicationSubject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth.I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover.Did you quit cold turkey or taper down?If you tapered down, how fast?How much were you on and for how long?Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Obviously I can’t dtr you, but if that naturopathic dtr isn’t helping find another one. They are all different. Though it sounds like you are having panic attacks – rescue remedy is great for that..I know when I have a panic attack and I still get them occasionally (when I went hypothyroid) I get diareah, crampy, anxiety, fidgety, can’t sleep, can’t breathe… I wonder if you have a thyroid issue. That is contributing.. I found out just recently when I went hypo again under the care of a really great endo that being hypo is a trigger for me to have panic attacks. If you are interested in getting tested these are the labs I have found the most useful. TSH, free t3, free t4, total t3, total t4, thyroid antibody tests to test for hashimotos (TPO and anti thyroglubulin), probably vitamin D and ferritin too ferritin is storage iron. Also make sure if you do these labs get a copy my endo uses a TSH range of .1 – 1.5 and feels anything lower then 1.5 is hypo and deserves to be treated.. most dtrs. Use the old standard .3 – 5.5 or something like that. .1 would be the hyper end. If you have any questions just ask. We all understand how pysch’s don’t care how you wean off these horrible drugs. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together he2gether_/ My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchristmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto:SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:57 PM SSRI medications Subject: RE: question Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net> Subject: RE: question SSRI medications Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications@ groups. com [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry Bearden Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AM SSRI Medication@ groups. com Subject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth. I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover. Did you quit cold turkey or taper down? If you tapered down, how fast? How much were you on and for how long? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Obviously I can’t dtr you, but if that naturopathic dtr isn’t helping find another one. They are all different. Though it sounds like you are having panic attacks – rescue remedy is great for that..I know when I have a panic attack and I still get them occasionally (when I went hypothyroid) I get diareah, crampy, anxiety, fidgety, can’t sleep, can’t breathe… I wonder if you have a thyroid issue. That is contributing.. I found out just recently when I went hypo again under the care of a really great endo that being hypo is a trigger for me to have panic attacks. If you are interested in getting tested these are the labs I have found the most useful. TSH, free t3, free t4, total t3, total t4, thyroid antibody tests to test for hashimotos (TPO and anti thyroglubulin), probably vitamin D and ferritin too ferritin is storage iron. Also make sure if you do these labs get a copy my endo uses a TSH range of .1 – 1.5 and feels anything lower then 1.5 is hypo and deserves to be treated.. most dtrs. Use the old standard .3 – 5.5 or something like that. .1 would be the hyper end. If you have any questions just ask. We all understand how pysch’s don’t care how you wean off these horrible drugs. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together he2gether_/ My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchristmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto:SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:57 PM SSRI medications Subject: RE: question Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net> Subject: RE: question SSRI medications Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications@ groups. com [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry Bearden Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AM SSRI Medication@ groups. com Subject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth. I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover. Did you quit cold turkey or taper down? If you tapered down, how fast? How much were you on and for how long? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Obviously I can’t dtr you, but if that naturopathic dtr isn’t helping find another one. They are all different. Though it sounds like you are having panic attacks – rescue remedy is great for that..I know when I have a panic attack and I still get them occasionally (when I went hypothyroid) I get diareah, crampy, anxiety, fidgety, can’t sleep, can’t breathe… I wonder if you have a thyroid issue. That is contributing.. I found out just recently when I went hypo again under the care of a really great endo that being hypo is a trigger for me to have panic attacks. If you are interested in getting tested these are the labs I have found the most useful. TSH, free t3, free t4, total t3, total t4, thyroid antibody tests to test for hashimotos (TPO and anti thyroglubulin), probably vitamin D and ferritin too ferritin is storage iron. Also make sure if you do these labs get a copy my endo uses a TSH range of .1 – 1.5 and feels anything lower then 1.5 is hypo and deserves to be treated.. most dtrs. Use the old standard .3 – 5.5 or something like that. .1 would be the hyper end. If you have any questions just ask. We all understand how pysch’s don’t care how you wean off these horrible drugs. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together he2gether_/ My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchristmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto:SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:57 PM SSRI medications Subject: RE: question Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net> Subject: RE: question SSRI medications Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications@ groups. com [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry Bearden Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AM SSRI Medication@ groups. com Subject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth. I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover. Did you quit cold turkey or taper down? If you tapered down, how fast? How much were you on and for how long? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Obviously I can’t dtr you, but if that naturopathic dtr isn’t helping find another one. They are all different. Though it sounds like you are having panic attacks – rescue remedy is great for that..I know when I have a panic attack and I still get them occasionally (when I went hypothyroid) I get diareah, crampy, anxiety, fidgety, can’t sleep, can’t breathe… I wonder if you have a thyroid issue. That is contributing.. I found out just recently when I went hypo again under the care of a really great endo that being hypo is a trigger for me to have panic attacks. If you are interested in getting tested these are the labs I have found the most useful. TSH, free t3, free t4, total t3, total t4, thyroid antibody tests to test for hashimotos (TPO and anti thyroglubulin), probably vitamin D and ferritin too ferritin is storage iron. Also make sure if you do these labs get a copy my endo uses a TSH range of .1 – 1.5 and feels anything lower then 1.5 is hypo and deserves to be treated.. most dtrs. Use the old standard .3 – 5.5 or something like that. .1 would be the hyper end. If you have any questions just ask. We all understand how pysch’s don’t care how you wean off these horrible drugs. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together he2gether_/ My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchristmas.com/ From: SSRI medications [mailto:SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:57 PM SSRI medications Subject: RE: question Thanks Mikki-cute name by the way! I didn't know any other way to wean off. Is what my doctor said to do and then she said you'll just have to get through it after that! Great Doc huh. Yes, I have found a naturalpathic doc now but she is not doing much either. My symptoms are diareah, crampy stomach, major anxiety, can't sleep, feels like I can't breathe when I lay down...so wierd! Hot then freezing, crying spells, and aching all over my body. From: micki <mouster71@sbcglobal .net> Subject: RE: question SSRI medications Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:55 AM Effexor is one you have to go very slowly. I found homeopathy to help. I used rescue remedy, l-tyrptophan high, arnica. I had my naturopath helping me wean off, because the shrink I was seeing would of weaned me off much faster and not care about my symptoms. I also suggest finding out what vitamins you are low in and start taking those supplements to help raise them. This will help you a lot on weaning off. I was on 125 mgs of effexor and something else, it escapes my mind. I started weaning in dec of 06 and was off everything the end of march 07. I just opened the capsule and started cutting it down and when I stopped I was taking one of those little tiny pills inside the capsule. And even stopping that 1 little pill was so hard. When I started exercising this year I think I was detoxing all my past antidepressants and it was making me really sick. My naturopath advised maybe a portable sauna to help and that did help lots!!! I know everyone has what they feel is the best way, I feel slow and easy and also building up the vitamins/minerals that you are low in. Even if they come back in range but lower end you probably should add those too. I was borderline anemic, in range but low vitamin D, low in magnesium and I also suffer thyroid issues.. Hope some of this helps… hgus Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. groups.. com/group/ he2gether_ / My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchri stmas.com/ From: SSRI medications@ groups. com [mailto: SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of & amp; Terry Bearden Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:27 AM SSRI Medication@ groups. com Subject: RE: question Effexor is made by the pigs @ Wyeth. I'll let others speak about the years it can take to recover. Did you quit cold turkey or taper down? If you tapered down, how fast? How much were you on and for how long? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Germs -- not so good for people taking immunosuppressants. Chicken pox is particularly bad for us, I hear. Also, we need stay away from people who have had recent live virus vaccinations. Best to ask your doctor all these questions. Harper In a message dated 8/8/08 9:50:03 PM, MARELENEfromNJ@... writes: > > deb i see no precautions u need to take to help someone rec. radiation > and chemo treatments. i went 34 days to radiation treatments with my > sister 20 yrs.ago and helped her with her chemo. id not believe u have > anything to worry about. i work with small children in the schools > with runny noses, sneezes etc. and i don't catch a thing from them than > god. my thoughts and prayers are with u. marlene > > > ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 deb i see no precautions u need to take to help someone rec. radiation and chemo treatments. i went 34 days to radiation treatments with my sister 20 yrs.ago and helped her with her chemo. id not believe u have anything to worry about. i work with small children in the schools with runny noses, sneezes etc. and i don't catch a thing from them than god. my thoughts and prayers are with u. marlene Live well. love much, laugh often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 The cream is 70% fat so it still has a good source of the Virgin Coconut Oil. But it depends what all you want to use the oil for. I use it for cooking as well at eating so I prefer to have the oil as well. The dried coconut meat is ground into a very fine powder, giving it a creamy consistency due to its high fat content. Since it is 70% fat, it is a rich source of pure coconut oil. Note: this is a food, not a cooking oil. http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconut_cream_concentrate.htm > > I ment to buy the coconut oil from tropical traditions and instead > ordered the coconut cream concentrate. Will this still be effective if > I eat 2 tablespoons of this a day, or should I order the oil instead? > > I just want to make sure I get the same benefit. > kIM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I like mate quite a bit and drink it pretty regularly. It is supposed to be high in antioxiudents and is, to me, more stimulating than regular balck tea. Some varieties have a pronounced smoky flavor, others less so. If you look around on the internet you can find lots of different brands, including quite a few organic & fair trade. I have the gourd and such but I don't use it much. Mine is rather small, plus I like sugar and cream in mine and you don't want to mess up the gourd with cream. I typically use a small French press and find that it produces a very nice brew and I can adjust the strength better. The whole gourd thing is kind of fun to do, but I don't think you really need that unless you want it. question I was wondering if any one here had tried yerba mate and what was your thoughts. Do you use the bombilli or the gourd or what do you do...am just trying to learn...so would appreciate input. Just wondering if it is worth the time and money to do it. thanks Ronni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I myself do not like mate, I drank some when I was in Argentina, the argentinians put so much mate in the gourd to me it was strong and sweet, but I guess it does have a lot of caffeine. From: ronnimike Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:20 AM nutrition Subject: question I was wondering if any one here had tried yerba mate and what was your thoughts. Do you use the bombilli or the gourd or what do you do...am just trying to learn...so would appreciate input. Just wondering if it is worth the time and money to do it. thanks Ronni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 So would say the only thing about it that helps is the antioxidents...is that like in tea? I thought that it was different...I wonder if it would work in kombachu....sorry for all the questions...my family has a lot of issues....and just trying to help. Thanks Ronni > > I myself do not like mate, I drank some when I was in Argentina, the argentinians put so much mate in the gourd to me it was strong and sweet, but I guess it does have a lot of caffeine. > > > > From: ronnimike > Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:20 AM > nutrition > Subject: question > > > I was wondering if any one here had tried yerba mate and what was your > thoughts. > > Do you use the bombilli or the gourd or what do you do...am just > trying to learn...so would appreciate input. Just wondering if it is > worth the time and money to do it. > > thanks > Ronni > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 antioxidents would be good but do not have a clue about yerba mate kumbucha. if you go to this web site http://www.happyherbalist.com/herbal_teas.htm it gives you a lot of information on different teas used for kumbacha. I have ordered stuff from the happy herbalist thanks From: ronnimike Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:45 PM nutrition Subject: Re: question So would say the only thing about it that helps is the antioxidents...is that like in tea? I thought that it was different...I wonder if it would work in kombachu....sorry for all the questions...my family has a lot of issues....and just trying to help. Thanks Ronni > > I myself do not like mate, I drank some when I was in Argentina, the argentinians put so much mate in the gourd to me it was strong and sweet, but I guess it does have a lot of caffeine. > > > > From: ronnimike > Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:20 AM > nutrition > Subject: question > > > I was wondering if any one here had tried yerba mate and what was your > thoughts. > > Do you use the bombilli or the gourd or what do you do...am just > trying to learn...so would appreciate input. Just wondering if it is > worth the time and money to do it. > > thanks > Ronni > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Ronni, Really enjoy my Yerba mate tried it for my adrenals so went in knowing that what ever it tasted like would drink it anyway, was pleased with the taste. Searched out the most popular brands to try first, always make sure it does not have sticks. Favorite of most people La Merced Organic is one sale a favorite Taragui Traditional monte Canarias Make sure you do not boil the water it burns the leaves destroying the nutritional properties along with leaving a bitter taste, you just want bubbles to appear. Yes, use the gourd and bombilli, make sure you get a large gourd. My first one was small and it had to be refilled constantly. If you have a stainless steel thermos it works great as traditionally one keeps refilling the gourd therefore the Yerba Mate stays hot. The great part is you use the leaves over and over again all day. Have a link to where buy mine found it searching the net on a body building forum 1108 is a code for 10% off until 11-30-08, when you order over $30.00 you get another 10% off, along with a free bombilli. This shipping is really high so make sure you buy a lot at a time it reduces the cost. The prices there is the best found anywhere on the net and Rick has sells often. Just click here Yerba Mate Cafe Most people find a 1 kg (1.1 lbs) last 3 weeks. some people buy a lot of samples so they can try all the flavors, instead bought what were considered favorite brands and each time buy more try one different kind Rick also sends a free sample. If you live in a large city Latin markets often have Yerba mate. Make sure you cure your gourd instruction with link below scroll to bottom Learn how to brew yerba mate the traditional way - Slide Show http://www.mymateworld.com/how_to_cure_a_yerba_mate_gourd.htm General Info http://www.noborders.net/mate/ Neat site with a good bit of information, a good place to start. http://www.rain-tree.com/yerbamate.htm A really great info site on yerba from a website that catalogs rain forest plants and the like. Here is a website to Argentina's oldest and largest producer http://www lasmarias.com.ar/ Las s the worlds largest producer of yerba mate provides its employees with free health care, housing, schools, and recreational facilities. They produce the brands Taragui, Union, La Merced, and Mananita. They lead the country in social concerns. Learn more about Las s at www Lass.us From: ronnimike I was wondering if any one here had tried yerba mate and what was your thoughts. Do you use the bombilli or the gourd or what do you do...am just trying to learn...so would appreciate input. Just wondering if it is worth the time and money to do it. thanks Ronni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Yerba Mate works great in Kombucha. I used 1/2 green tea and 1/2 Yerba Mate a lot. I fon't remember where I saw it suggested, but I tried it and it's great. Patty > > So would say the only thing about it that helps is the > antioxidents...is that like in tea? I thought that it was > different...I wonder if it would work in kombachu.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hi Dawn, So sorry to hear that you are having so many problems. My fist thought was that your fusion never fused when you said you had a broken screw. That is a sign of a non-union. Did the doc who removed the hardware do a CT before removing it? That is the only way to tell for sure if the fusion is good. Xrays can give you an idea of how things are going, but when it comes to removing hardware, a CT should ALWAYS be done first. When the doc went in to remove your hardware, he would have been able to see the non-union then, if he hadn't seen it before and he should have done SOMETHING to help your back fuse. He was probably hoping that you would fuse up and no one would be the wiser. What an idiot. It's scary huh? As far as not being able to perform a fusion again from your back, that is not necessarily true, also, fusion is never completely performed from the front. you can do just posterior or posterior/anterior, but not just anterior. When they go through the front for a fusion, it is to remove the disk and place bone graft there. The screws always go in the back. Also, the anterior surgery sounds scary, but it's not so bad. I've had it twice and the back part is actually worse. As far as dangerous, no your intestines won't twist and knot up. The exposure is done by a vascular surgeon most places, and then the spine surgeon goes in to do his part. The vascular surgeon goes in and carefully retracts the organs and blood vessels out of the way and they are positioned behind a retractor for the rest of the surgery. It's pretty safe, as long as a well-trained surgeon does it. I personally would NOT trust your current surgeon to do this. Get a second opinion. --- --- Dawn Cail <dawngc@...> wrote: > I rarely write into the group but I read all the > posts. Knowing that there > are some surgical nurses in the group, I would like > to ask a question. > > On 6/16/06 I had the hardware removed from my L4-L5 > fusion. One of the > screws had broken free of the bone and was in my > spinal canal. Even after > the removal I was still in a lot of pain and finally > went back to the > neurosurgeon in October 2007. He said I needed to > have the hardware put > back in but he would have to do it from the front > since he had already done > it from the back. I've heard horror stories about > having anterior surgery > (like the intestines becoming knotted) and didn't > want to have that done. I > went for a second opinion to another neurosurgeon. > He took his own MRIs and > X-rays. He told me that the original fusion never > took place and that since > I had the hardware removed there was nothing holding > my back together at > L4-L5 and it was moving and hitting the spinal cord. > He did a posterior > fusion and had to fuse L3, L4 and L5 in order to get > it done. > > My question is, when the original neurosurgeon took > the hardware out, could > he not see that the fusion had not taken place and > that my back was not held > together anymore? Everyone I tell about this says I > should seek legal > action against the original neurosurgeon so he > doesn't do this to someone > else. I just don't know what to do. > > The damage that was done to my spinal cord has > caused permanent problems and > I am now unable to sit or stand for any length of > time. I can't work > because the pain is so great. > > Sorry this is so long. But I appreciate any info > anyone would have. > > Dawn Cail > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hey Donna, You didn't say how high you are fused, and while I haven't experienced exactly what you have, I will say I'd prefer a chair with a high back, to keep my neck from getting tired. It's something I'd run by your doc at your next visit, but if you aren't having pain, I'd go with how your feel, if you feel you need a high backed chair sit in one. I'm keanly aware that since my only spine segements unfused are in my neck, I'm just plain careful to rest them a couple of times a day. I guess for me, that I'd much rather lay down than sit any day, I'm terrific when up walking and standing, but of all the things I do, sitting is my least favorite. So I'd go with what feels best, ask your doc about it, and take care of yourself. Ah, life with a fused spine! [ ] Question Hi all!I am coming up on my one-year revision anniversary this month and I have a question. Just as a reminder, I have two Harrington rods (1975), thoracic and lumbar, and have anterior/posterior fusion from L4-5 to S1-2 last January. Both rods were left intact during the revision. I'm feeling fine, however, lately I have noticed that when sitting in a chair I need something high backed so that I can rest the back of my head. In other words, it's like my head feels heavy on my neck without support, but only when sitting - no problem when standing on my feet. Has anyone experienced this? Donna T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have 2 slipped disks in my neck and have the same crunching sounds and shocking pain that shoot up my neck, my neuro sd that the pain is a muscle spasm and I have not asked about the crunching yet I will have to write that one down to ask when I go in next week. Thank you, Robison Frundraising Coordinator TAMU-Commerce Wildlife Society 903-408-0670 From: Jan G <jangil@...> Subject: Question spinal problems Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009, 11:21 AM I have to have a series of bone x-rays done yearly to see if I have developed Multiple Myeloma, this year they noted that I have 4 disks in my neck that are trying to slipping on top of each other. Kind of like settling. The oncologist who got the report wondered how I was still able to move my head as much as I could. Symptoms I have are a crunching feeling when I move my neck and from time to time what feels like an electrical shock go into my head from my neck. Any thoughts? Jan (Fargo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 , I have that same crunching sound in my neck.. drives me crazy. some times it is so loud too. I wonder if it is arthritis? I don't know either. Sue > > From: Jan G <jangil@...> > Subject: Question > spinal problems > Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009, 11:21 AM > > > > > > > I have to have a series of bone x-rays done yearly to see if I have > developed Multiple Myeloma, this year they noted that I have 4 disks in my > neck that are trying to slipping on top of each other. Kind of like > settling. The oncologist who got the report wondered how I was still able > to move my head as much as I could. Symptoms I have are a crunching feeling > when I move my neck and from time to time what feels like an electrical > shock go into my head from my neck. > > Any thoughts? > > Jan (Fargo) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hello Jan, I know that feeling you are experiencing very well... I have had two neck surguries and have a lot of other issues in my c-spine. I find I get them very easy if the muscles in my neck and back of my head are very tight... But there could be other causes that I am not aware of... I wish you all the luck at the doctors. take care. Sue > > I have to have a series of bone x-rays done yearly to see if I have > developed Multiple Myeloma, this year they noted that I have 4 disks in my > neck that are trying to slipping on top of each other. Kind of like > settling. The oncologist who got the report wondered how I was still able > to move my head as much as I could. Symptoms I have are a crunching feeling > when I move my neck and from time to time what feels like an electrical > shock go into my head from my neck. > > Any thoughts? > > Jan (Fargo) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I noticed it too Jim & so far can't get my head round it. > > Anyone notice the huge propoganda explosion coming out of the Guardian UK? > > The articles promote antipsychotics, electroshock, drugs, drugs, drugs.... > > There is no way to comment on the articles, they are coming out of the BMJ. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I noticed it too Jim & so far can't get my head round it. > > Anyone notice the huge propoganda explosion coming out of the Guardian UK? > > The articles promote antipsychotics, electroshock, drugs, drugs, drugs.... > > There is no way to comment on the articles, they are coming out of the BMJ. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I noticed it too Jim & so far can't get my head round it. > > Anyone notice the huge propoganda explosion coming out of the Guardian UK? > > The articles promote antipsychotics, electroshock, drugs, drugs, drugs.... > > There is no way to comment on the articles, they are coming out of the BMJ. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I noticed it too Jim & so far can't get my head round it. > > Anyone notice the huge propoganda explosion coming out of the Guardian UK? > > The articles promote antipsychotics, electroshock, drugs, drugs, drugs.... > > There is no way to comment on the articles, they are coming out of the BMJ. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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