----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cales" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: Regarding dialysis


> While I respect alternative opinions regarding kidney failure... I would
> simply have to ask: What was I supposed to do instead?  I was less than 3
> days from dead in this case.
>
> Even with a well managed diet I was in trouble.  Paleo eating extended my
> time, but when the "filters" stop working... there are only 2 options
> left: Dialysis or body bag.
>
> However... I would love to hear of alternatives now that I am still alive.
> 4 1/2 hours, 3 times a week is dreadful so getting off of dialysis would
> be delightful.  Suggestions?  It is a serious request.
>
> Jim Cales - [log in to unmask]
> Powell, Tennessee USA  37849-3749
> http://www.JimCales.com
> phone - (615)261-0696
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: [log in to unmask]
>
> NEVER RECEIVE DIALYSIS. DIALYSIS MAY KILL YOU. YOU WILL NEVER HELP HEAL
> YOUR KIDNEYS, IF YOU RECEIVE DIALYSIS
> Dialysis is a man-made mechanical process that partly replaces the work
> that healthy kidneys normally perform. There are 2 types of dialysis.
> Hemodyalisis works by circulating the blood through special filters.
> Hemodyalisis uses a special membrane (dialyzer) to directly filter wastes
> and remove extra fluid from the blood. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining
> of the abdominal cavity and a special salt solution (dialysate solution)
> to remove wastes and extra fluid from the body.Never receive dialysis.
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