Hi Kyle,
I've been participating in various chat rooms, mostly health/wellness related
for a number of years, along with mainstream chat rooms. I always advocate a
healthy lifestyle, and if that requires supplementing for some, then I say press
on! All who have introduced vits and herbs,without exception, noticed an
improvement within two weeks or less :)
As I may have mentioned, people with fibromyalgia, straight across the board,
are found to be deficient in magnesium. Just stepping that up to 400 daily reaps
benefits - reduction in fatigue, spasticity, and joint pain. Additionally,
magnesium also controls heart rhythym. I can certainly attest to that as can my
doctor who has found my heart rhythyms to be more "normal" than they have been
in a long time.
I'm convinced that for those of us experiencing one or more of the
above-mentioned symptoms, trying vits and herbs couldn't hurt. Rule of thumb:
more is not better. Take vits and herb as indicated, unless the dosing seems
high based on your weight. Consulting with someone well versed in how vits and
herbs work is always a good idea. Most mainstream medical professionals know
little about herbs and vits, opting instead to go with those processes with
which they are familiar - a pen and script pad. Remember, they have a
long-established relationship with drug companies. And most of the drugs used to
manage cp, both in children and adults, are sedating. A sedated cp'er certainly
isn't as high-functioning with daily living as s/he could be.
Cheers!
Carla
http://www.brunnet.net/terrier
"Cleveland, Kyle E." wrote:
> Sure thing! I'm supposed to modify my diet anyway, 'cause my triglycerides
> are sky high. Not sure what to do, though, as I eat very little red meat,
> hydrogenated fats or simple sugars.
>
> Anyway, do you think there's enough evidence to suggest that your results
> with "vits and herbs" would benefit the general population as much as it has
> you personally, or are your results an anomaly?
>
> -Kyle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carla MacInnis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 4:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Medications for Dystonia?
>
> Hi Kyle,
>
> I did a lot of research before developing a regimen of vits and herbs that
> worked for me. I consulted with an herbalist and a homeopath who is also a
> medical doctor and also communicated with several companies that
> manufacture/process these vitamins and herbs to ensure a level of quality
> that satisfied me. I've been "doctor drug" free for over 15 years now and
> suffer no ill-effects since going herbal. My range of motion re:
> bending/moving/toe touching is markedly improved. I have almost 0 spasticity
> and minimal cp-related startling reflex. I take less than the dosage
> recommended on the bottles, gauging by my weight. I've been told that some
> companies recommend 2-3 tablets/capsules of this or that, 3-4 times a day. I
> take only once a day. I'm convinced, in some cases, companies are simply in
> the business to make money; the more one uses, the more they'll buy. On
> those
> rare occasions when I take doctor drugs, it's usually tetracycline for deep
> bone pain; 2 courses a year, typically. Sometimes a third, depending on how
> dem bonz feel.
>
> Also, I let good sense prevail and focus a big part of my healthy
> lifestyle
> on my diet. After all, we are what we eat. I eat a lot of fresh fruits and
> veggies, a lot of fish, and I drink a lot of water. I eat very, very little
> fried food. Most of the things I prepare are either slow cooked,
> rotisseried,
> baked or broiled :) I eat very little junk/fast food - here in the boonies,
> if I want fast food, I have to make it quickly myself :)
>
> Most of the vitamins and minerals are found naturally in food, as we all
> know, so it's really a matter of making smart choices :)
>
> I get sufficient daily exercise just doing housework. Swimming would be
> ideal if I weren't terrified of water (near drowning as a child). But for
> those of you have access, I strongly encourage getting involved in a swim
> program. Arrange to have the pool water temp increased to ensure your
> comfort
> level. As I might have mentioned before, some might benefit from a return to
> a formal physical therapy regimen ... something that includes passive
> exercises to maintain range of motion. Even weekly massage will help, and
> can
> very often be justified via health insurance if ordered by a doctor as a
> tool
> to improve health quality as you age with cerebral palsy.
>
> If you do a web search for "benefits of magnesium", you'll see that just
> that one mineral alone is very important to one's overall health. And the C,
> being a natural anti-inflammatory will reduce spasticity while dealing with
> inflammation, which in turn will reduce pain.
>
> As a test for yourself, go to the drug store and get a bottle of magnesium
> oxide, a bottle of Vit C (500mg - 2 daily), and a high-end multi-vit. Take
> them for a month and see what happens. Tweaking your diet will reap
> benefits,
> too. Get back to me with results, k? :)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Carla
> http://www.brunnet.net/terrier
>
> "Cleveland, Kyle E." wrote:
>
> > Carla,
> >
> > Since there's no governmental standard (Canadian, US, or otherwise) for
> > supplements, viltamins and the like, how do you know that you are getting
> > the correct, unadulterated dose?
> >
> > -Kyle
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Carla MacInnis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 10:18 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Medications for Dystonia?
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > At 400mg twice daily, morning and evening (at least in my experience),
> > magnesium is great for spasming.
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