Taking back my life from Fibromyalgia

Changing the direction of my thinking when it came to deal constructively with my fibro, began one morning as I sat in the doctor’s examination room and listened to the new doctor tell me that he wanted to run more test to confirm that I had Gastroparesis. The problem was, I had come to see him because I had hoped that he could help me deal with the pain in my legs that was out of control. It was so out of control that it was affecting my blood pressure, causing it to rise so high none of the medication to lower it worked. It was so out of control that was being to have problems walking. In fact, I was looking for a wheel chair to buy, knowing that if something was not done soon I would be unable to stand at all.

The trust was I was filled with hope when I walked into the doctor’s office, hoping that he would order some kind of test to see if there was some blockage in my legs, causing them to feel weak and cold all the time. Instead, my complaint was basically ignored, even after I asked him when would we get around to talking about the pain in my legs. His answer; “ After we deal with your stomach issue.”

I could go on and on, about all the doctors before him that had basically ignored my complaint, including the doctor that diagnosed my fibro. Including the doctor that treated me after the car accident that started me down this path of pain, and how he allowed me to leave the hospital unable to use my right leg at all. I could complain about Texas State law the has such a tight reign upon those who are allowed to prescribe pain medication and how much is allowed, that I could only get 12 pain pills at a time. But I think you get the picture.

I was not a happy camper, as I walked out of the clinic. I felt that since I had no insurance and had to pay cash for all my medical help, that the doctor should not have ignored why I was in his office in the first place. So I filed a complaint with the clinic and his supervisors. As a result, when I returned to the clinic I was given a new doctor who really did listen to what I had to say. But despite the fact that she made some kind of effort to help me with my pain by prescribing Gabapentin, no tests were order.

The Gabapentin worked great in controlling my pain, but it also played havoc with my mind and my emotions. One minute I was in tears the next I was raging in anger for no apparent reason. I thought I was losing my mind, before I finally looked up the side effects. Unable to afford to see the doctor at the moment, I had to make a choice on my own, so I cut the dosage in half. Then I started to do some research online, looking for answers. More to the point I began to look for alternative treatments.

Although, I soon learned that none of the herb remedies worked, but that did not stop me from at least trying to help myself feel better. I even went for weekly messages; it did help, but only to relive the stress that was not helping my pain levels at all. I went to see a Chinese acupressure therapist, and he put my shoulder back in its socket properly. Another pain issue that the doctors could not properly diagnose or treat.

But the most effective remedy for dealing with the pain, began with a detox program (not one you buy at the store.) At first I thought that simple using juices was enough, but then I came to realize that there are different levels of detoxification. The over a life time, I had been exposed to a wide variety of chemicals which included cleaning products and pesticides that are sprayed on crops. So I began a heavy metal detox, which was not done quickly, but took two months to complete.

Then I started a detox process on my liver and kidney, and then my colon. In order to repair the damage and imbalance in my body caused by chemicals I had removed from my body, I started to add probiotics, to my daily nutritional needs, along with magnesium, omega3-6 .

Then I began to take a look at my diet, and soon discovered that although my diet for dealing constructively with Gastroparesis was a good one, there where chemicals with in the food that my body was reacting to. Preservatives and dyes are notorious for increasing pain in those with arthritis of any kind.

Going organic, in my choice of food in which I consumed each day did wonders for me. Not only did my pain lessoned until it was no more than an occasional nuisance, which hit me if I got cold. My energy levels also rose, until I could once more walk the mall.

The whole process of taking back my life from Fibromyalgia did not happen overnight. On the contrary it took over four years. That is a short time period compared to the 12 years it took for me to realize that there was nothing that medical science could for me.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

The reality of it is , you are Body is called to be the temple of the Lord. If you do not take care of it, who will.

Why Should I Detoxify?

Every day we are bombarded by toxins from many sources. Wastes are a natural by-product of even the healthiest diet and our modern lifestyles expose us to many other impurities. The elimination of these is one of our body's most important tasks and a vital element in reaching and maintaining the best possible health.

These toxins take many forms
Food and Drink: Processed convenience foods, caffeinated drinks, preservatives, dyes, pesticides
Air pollution: Car exhaust, smog, cigarette smoke
Things we touch: paint, motor oil, gasoline…home cleansers
Stress: Inhibits our body's ability to absorb nutrients , rest and repair itself

Our body is wise
It does its best to remove or store body toxins away from our vital organs, but as levels increase, our health suffers. These body toxins interfere with digestion and energy production, compromise our immune system and contribute to many degenerative diseases and even cancers.

Our body removes toxins via six channels
Our liver is our detoxification "control center", processing and directing wastes to different channels for elimination: Lymphatic system : Removes and transports wastes from our cells
Colon: Excretes solid wastes as feces
Kidneys: Filter and excrete acidic wastes in our urine
Lungs : Filter and purify the air we breathe
Sinuses: Primary channel for mucous removal
Skin: Controls our body temperature and provides backup removal of acids and other wastes if preferred channels become overloaded

Our stomach - the last resort Sometimes during detoxification our cells release large amounts of acid wastes, by-products of a diet high in meats, dairy products or refined foods. Our stomach acts as an acid dump as the only organ in our body adapted to manage strong acids. Too much acidity, however, can cause the nausea we experience after a heavy meal.

Symptoms of your need for a Detox
Symptoms are wide and vary and can cause misdiagnoses
Diarrhea
Headaches
Body aches
Weight gain
Rashes
Fatigue

How Should I go about detoxifying my body?

Detoxifying your body to remove harmful toxins should be done regularly to better improve the functioning of your vital organs such as the liver and kidney. There are several ways. Change of diet, adding veggies and fruits and grains that are known for their detoxifying properties. Or you could us a cleansing product, it is faster but it can also be harsh on a system that is already hurting. So it is a matter of personal choice.

Colon Cleansing.
There are a number of colon cleansing products in bother pill and power. Some work better than others. Some are designed for a fast and complete cleansing of all build up waste in the colon. Others or designed for occasional constipation. While cleaning of our intestinal health and well being, I like the idea of making cleaning and very day reality in my life, buy using simple ingredients that are filled with nutrition and an antitoxin properties.

Dr. Oz's Green Drink Recipe:
1. 1 celery stick
2. 2 apples -chopped
3. Juice of 1 lemon
4. 1 medium sized cucumber- diced
5. A cup of spinach.
6. Half cup parsley- chopped
7. 1 small piece of ginger- peeled

The recipe can be made simply by blending these ingredients with purified water and ice cubes. You can use some raw carrot juice or unsweetened fruit juice to sweeten this drink. It is very effective for weight loss, as it is a good remedy that will provide an effective colon cleanse.

Fiber Berry Detox Drink Recipe
2 large green apples
2 large yellow pears
1/3 cup blueberries
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
3 strawberries

Juice apples, pears, blueberries, cranberries and strawberries into a large glass. Stir mixture and drink.

Liver & Kidney Cleansing
Garden Greens Detox Drink Recipe
1 large carrot
2 large tomatoes
1 medium cucumber
1 medium stalk celery
1/3 cup packed spinach leaves
1/4 cup packed Romaine leaves
1/4 cup packed parsley

Juice carrot, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, spinach, Romaine and parsley into a glass. Stir mixture and drink.

Liver cleanes

1/2 cup of warm water
2 tbsp of pure lemon juice
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of black-strap molasses
cayenne pepper to taste
Drink this mixture first thing in the morning for 10 days continuously.

Why do I need a Heavy -metal Detox

Detoxifying your body to remove harmful toxins should be done regularly to better improve the functioning of your vital organs such as the liver and kidney. There are several ways. Change of diet, adding veggies and fruits and grains that are known for their detoxifying properties. Or you could us a cleansing product, it is faster but it can also be harsh on a system that is already hurting. So it is a matter of personal choice.

Colon Cleansing.
There are a number of colon cleansing products in bother pill and power. Some work better than others. Some are designed for a fast and complete cleansing of all build up waste in the colon. Others or designed for occasional constipation. While cleaning of our intestinal health and well being, I like the idea of making cleaning and very day reality in my life, buy using simple ingredients that are filled with nutrition and an antitoxin properties.

Dr. Oz's Green Drink Recipe:
1. 1 celery stick
2. 2 apples -chopped
3. Juice of 1 lemon
4. 1 medium sized cucumber- diced

Why do I need a Heavy -metal Detox


We live in a toxic world. Every day we are exposed to hundreds of toxic metals and chemicals, such as mercury, lead, aluminum, food additives, pesticides, industrial waste, the list goes on.

Heavy metal poisoning and chemical toxicity leads to the accumulation of toxins in our tissues and organs causing nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, neurological disorders, and, can even lead to autoimmune disorders and other debilitating chronic conditions.

Heavy-metal poisoning is rampant. It is a major cause of hormonal imbalances, cancer, thyroid problems, neurological disturbances, learning problems, and depression. It can and does make us hurt, when no injury is present.

Heavy metals may enter the body in food, water, or air, or by absorption through the skin. Once in the body, they compete with and displace essential mineralssuch as zinc, copper, magnesium, and calcium, and interfere with organ system function. People may come in contact with heavy metals in industrial work, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and agriculture.

Sources of exposure for some heavy metals
lead: old paint, leaded gasoline, old pipes
mercury: contaminated fish, industrial and agricultural wastes
cadmium: industrial waste, insecticides, old galvanized pipes
arsenic: insecticides and industrial processes, some drinking water

Heavy Metal Detox: Physical symptoms of heavy metal toxicity include:
Symptoms will vary, depending on the nature and quantity of the heavy metal, and whether it was ingested or inhaled. Patients who ingest a heavy metal may complain of cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, sweating, and a metallic taste in the mouth. Mercury can cause skin burns if it has touched the skin, and inhaled mercury vapor can cause severe inflammation of the lungs. If lead is inhaled in the form of lead dust, insomnia , headache, mania, and convulsions may occur. In severe cases of heavy metal poisoning, patients exhibit obvious impairment of cognitive, motor, and language skills. The expression "mad as a hatter" comes from the mercury poisoning prevalent in seventeenth-century France among hat makers who soaked animal hides in a solution of mercuric nitrate to soften the hair.

Chelation Therapy - Heavy Metal Detoxification for Mercury Poisoning and Heavy Metal Poisoning
( EDTA -Bought at health food stores online or locally)

Chelation therapy is widely recognized as an effective heavy metal detoxification for people with lead poisoning, mercury poisoning, and other heavy metal toxicities. EDTA is the most commonly used chelator for heavy metal detox. EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) attaching itself to heavy metals and carries the metals from the body. EDTA can also slow free-radical activity produced by heavy metals in the body.

The US Navy began using EDTA in the 1940's for the treatment of lead toxicity with sailors who received lead poisoning from painting and living in ships with lead-based paints. Health professionals have used EDTA for over 50 years for heavy metal removal. EDTA is completely safe, FDA-approved for treating lead poisoning and toxicity from other heavy metals.

TriCardia, a heavy metal detoxification therapy, is designed to cleanse and detox the body of heavy metals and wastes. This heavy metal detoxification also cleanses the cardiovascular system, the liver, kidneys, gallbladder and lymphatic system. TriCardia uses 1.2 grams of free form EDTA along with 31 other free form amino acids, a series of ascorbate complexes and phytomedicinals to aid the removal of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, nickel and aluminum while supporting the heart, liver and other organs.

Natural approach to removing Heavy Metals
Cilantro -- also known as coriander or Chinese parsley -- has been proven to chelate toxic metals from our bodies in a relatively short period of time. (The word chelate comes from the Greek word for claw, and describes a process which acts to engulf and then enable the removal of a highly reactive toxic mineral.)

Combined with the benefits of the other ingredients, the following recipe for Cilantro Chelation Pesto is a powerful tissue cleanser. It is not only easy to make, but also really tasty. It's delicious on toast, baked potatoes, and pasta.

Two teaspoons of this cilantro pesto daily for three weeks is purportedly enough to increase the urinary excretion of mercury, lead, and aluminum, thus effectively removing these toxic metals from our bodies. Consider doing this cleanse for three weeks at least once a year.

Cilantro Chelation Pesto
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)
2 cups packed fresh cilantro (coriander, Chinese parsley) (Vitamin A source)
2/3 cup flaxseed oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)
2 tsp. Dulse powder
Bragg's Liquid Aminos™

Process the cilantro and flaxseed oil in a blender until the cilantro is chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Add a squirt of Bragg's Liquid Aminos to taste and blend again. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well, so purchase cilantro in season and fill enough jars to last through the year.

Cilantro Pineapple Mint Juice
This first recipe is a wonderfully refreshing juice that you can easily make in your blender. The result will surprise you.
1 whole pineapple, skinned and chopped (bromelain and vitamin C)
½ cup cilantro (chelation)
¼ cup peppermint leaves (menthol helps releive stress)
1 cup spring water
sugar or honey to taste (honey has B vitamins and iron)
Blend all ingredients in a blender until liquefied. If desired, you can strain before drinking.

Cilantro & Olive Chelating Spread
This savory spread can be used on bread, meats, or even as a dip for romaine lettuce or celery stalks. It’s rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, as well as the chelating qualities of cilantro.

3-4 cloves garlic minced (antioxidant)
1/3 cup brazil nuts (antioxidant, selenium)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds (antioxidant, cystine)
1 cup pitted and drained green olives (vitamin E)
2 cups chopped, packed cilantro (chelating qualities)
¼ cup linseed/flaxseed oil (antioxidant, omega fatty acids)
¼ cup olive oil (vitamin E, omega fatty acids)
juice of one medium lime (vitamin C)
sea salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients in a food processor until chopped to a fine puree. Best if eaten at room temperature (in other words don’t cook it).

Good bacteria Bad bacteria

Did you know that there are 20 times more bacteria than cells in your body? In fact, at any one time, you have more bacteria in your body than the total number of people who have ever lived on the planet. So the next time you step on the bathroom scale, you need to remember that 1 pound of that weight is not you at all, but the billions of bugs that live in your gut. This may sound alarming, but many of these organisms are crucial to good health, while others are not. And yet, good or bad ,each plays a vital roll in keeping the intestinal track healthy and strong.

In our antibiotic world, were even the most common antibiotic can be found in the meats we eat on a daily bases. And our doctors give out antibiotics like candy, even going as far as to prescribe someone antibiotics knowing full well that the antibiotic will not work , on their particular infection, more and more people are experience a weakened immunes system. The simple truth is, that antibiotic can not tell the difference between good bacteria and bad, and some of the most vital bad bacteria is immune to any kind of common antibiotic , because it is a fungus.

If the bad bacteria take over and the good bacteria dwindles, the body reacts accordingly. The consequence of an over population of bad bacteria can cause chronic diarrhea , often found in people with some form of inflammatory bowel disease. They can interfere with a normal digestion systems ability to digest food, and effect proper absorption of vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals, causing a person to experience chronic anemia, b12 differences, as a wide variety of other complications caused by a starving body.

They can cause our food to ferment in our intestinal tack causing excessive gas, and intestinal cramps, a common complaint found in people diagnosed with GERDS and IBS. They can also cause chronic nausea, often associated with internal yeast infection (Candida), or peptic ulcers . They can cause Chronic fatigue, headaches and muscles and joint pain. They can and do interfere with our immunes system.

Since the stomach and intestinal system is the first line of defense, it is vital for the well being of the human body, that there be a balance between the good bacteria and bad, not only within the stomach, but the whole digestive track.

The first step toward digestive health

If you are experience the symptoms of an intestinal imbalance, the first step is to add Probiotics to your daily supplements. A probiotic is an organism which contributes to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. A probiotic is also referred to as the "friendly", "beneficial", or "good" bacteria which when ingested acts to maintain a healthy intestinal tract and help fight illness and disease.

The word "Probiotic" simply means "for life" which explains why these nutrients are so important. But if you want the proper scientific definition of a Probiotic here it is: "A live microbial feed supplement, which beneficially affects the host by improving its intestinal microbial balance".

New research is establishing how important the supplementation of Probiotics can be for a variety of conditions. Probiotics enhance the immune system . Immune system by favorably altering the gut micro-ecology and preventing unfriendly organisms from gaining a foothold in the body. They prevent the overgrowth of yeast and fungus and produce substances that can lower cholesterol.

Probiotics are widely recommended for the treatment of Candida - a fungal infection - because they establish large, healthy populations of friendly bacteria that compete with the Candida that is trying to take up residence in the intestine.

Probiotics are also essential in the treatment and prevention of thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and athlete's foot. Good health depends fundamentally upon the more than 400 types of friendly, symbiotic bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract.

Although, by all criteria I am not supposed to take any form of antibiotics, because I have Crohn’s disease, sometimes you have no other choice. Especially, if you are fighting and infection that is serious. So as a common practice, not only do I take probiotic on a daily bases, if I am forced to take an antibiotic, I double my probiotic. That way my balance is between the good and the bad bacteria is consistent.

So if you are on an antibiotic, think probotic , not as an alterative but as a vital necessity.

Probiotics Food

Probiotics Food Probiotics Food- is food that contains live bacteria, which is considered beneficial and not harmful to humans. The first example of probiotic food was the introduction of acidophilus to milk, which in some cases helped people who had difficulty digesting milk to be able to tolerate milk better. The specific bacteria used in probiotic food like acidophilus milk is Lactobacillus acidophilus. Such milk was available in the 1920s, and yogurt predates it, but was not specifically supplemented for probiotic effects. One can still find probiotic food like acidophilus milk. However, the field has opened up to contain other strains of bacteria and other types of food. One naturally thinks of yogurt as a probiotic food, and it may contain lactobacillus acidophilus. One may also see other bacteria listed on probiotic food like yogurt, primarily Lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus GG, and variants of bifidobacteria.

Most probiotic food is fermented at least partially. A short list of probiotic food choices include misco soup some soft cheeses, yogurt products like kefir , sauerkraut, and many pickles. Those who feel probiotic food is beneficial are now also interested in prebiotic food. It does not generally contain bacteria but appears to help healthy bacteria grow in the intestines. Probiotic foods include Jerusalem and regular artichokes, oats , honey , many fruits, and goat’s milk. Human breast milk is also thought to have prebiotic properties that may explain why it so benefits the human newborn.

Some studies do show that eating yogurt during antibiotic treatment may help prevent diarrhea, and is beneficial in reducing risk of yeast infections in women. Some experts in alternative medicine claim many other benefits to eating probiotic food or using supplements. Such claims include reduction in eczema , cessation or reduction in mental illness, improved immunity, and reduction of childhood allergies and asthma . These claims have yet to be verified, though in most cases no one derive harm from probiotic food or supplementation.

Some doctors are going as far as to tell people that are taking antibiotics to begin a regiment of probiotic to counter act the effect of antibiotics on the good bacteria in the intestinal system.

Why Should I do a Parasite Cleansing

Parasites? Why do I need to cleanse my body of parasites? I don't have them, right? Well, everyone seems to think parasites are things they don't have, but other people do have. You may or may not have them, but up to 50% of the human population have parasites according to some recent research. These include pin worms, round-worms, and other harmful intestinal organisms that live inside your body.

You can get parasites through a variety of ways, such as through the food or water you consume. You can get them through insect bites, through sex, or simply through the nose or skin. The most common reason most of us have parasites is because of an unhealthy digestive system, and colon. When our bowels are clogged, and we can't eliminate our wastes, this buildup of mucous plaque clogs the walls of our colon, providing a good environment for parasites to live off, and thrive.

In any case, many people who have parasites also :
- have eaten raw fish or meat at some point in their lives
- hang around children, or pets often
- in contact with insects often
- take antacids often
- experience insomina, colitis, ulcers, and feel dizzy often. have bad breath, a bad digestive system, acne, depressing, and bad body odor.

I used to get pin worms every time I moved into a new house or apt. You never know what people leave behind. I soon discovered if I cleaned that house or apt myself before I moved in I never got them again.

Once parasites get inside your body, they will stay there, living off the foods and nutrients you intake, unless you get rid of them. And unlike pin worms most parasites can not be seen by the naked eye. To get rid of them, you must fight them will parasite-killing herbs, like wormwood.

Or you can use another natural remedy Fresh jalapeño peppers.
This is overall a superior approach but hard to ingest because they are so spicy. (Ever wonder why natives in Mexico don’t get stomach sickness?) What you can do is to chop them up into little pieces and mix with yogurt and swallow without chewing. Ingest between 1 and 3 each day. Or, if you combind that has a high fat content, it won't burn when you chew it. Try avocado or goat cheese. Jalapeños can be purchased at most markets.

Raw Pumpkin Seeds
Raw Pumpkin Seeds


contain an unusual amino acid called cucurbitin. This is believed to paralyze the worms over time, forcing them to loose their grip and get expelled from the body. These are available at most health food stores.

Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a group of yeast. There are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies. Under certain conditions, they can become so numerous they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas. Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections, thrush, skin and diaper rash.

Candidal infections commonly occur in warm moist body areas, such as underarms. Usually the skin effectively blocks yeast, but any breakdown or cuts in the skin may allow this organism to penetrate.

Typical affected areas in babies include the mouth and diaper areas.

In adults, oral yeast infections become more common with increased age. Adults also can have yeast infections around dentures, under the breast and lower abdomen, and beneath other skin folds. Most of these candidal infections are superficial and clear up easily with treatment.

Rarely, the yeast infection may spread throughout the body. In systemic candidal disease, up to 75% of people may die. Even common mouth and vaginal yeast infections can cause critical illness and can be more resistant to normal treatment.
Yeast infections that return may be a sign of more serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS.

Yeast Infection Causes

In women, yeast infections are the second most common reason for vaginal burning, itching, and discharge. Yeasts are found in the vagina of most women and can overgrow if the environment in the vagina changes. Antibiotic and steroid use is the most common reason for yeast overgrowth. But pregnancy, menstruation, sperm, diabetes, and birth control pills also can contribute to getting a yeast infection. Yeast infections are more common after menopause.

In people who have a weakened immune system because of cancer treatments, steroids, or diseases such as AIDS, candidal infections can occur throughout the entire body and can be life-threatening. The blood, brain, eye, kidney, and heart are most frequently affected, but the candidal fungus also can grow in the lungs, liver, and spleen. Candida is the leading cause of esophagitis (inflammation in the throat) in people with AIDS.

Almost 15% of people with weakened immune systems develop a systemic illness caused by Candida. These infections enter into the bloodstream through breakdowns or cuts in the skin or mucous membranes. Candidal organisms may build up in an area because of frequent use of strong antibiotics, which kill the bacteria that normally keep it under control.