Weight Loss was Subluxation question

January 9, 2006

Hi,

I lost it through the process of escalation. What I mean is, I cut

back a little at a time. The first things I eliminated were wine and

cheese. Then, I eliminated other things and other meals as I hit

plateaus. Currently, I fast every second day. I also started, gradually

at first, an exercise program. I first started walking just to the end

of my block and back, and then gradually increased to the point that I

was walking around seven miles per day and then bicycling. I also

supplemented with high doses of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, citrus

bioflaviniod complex, GH boosting supplements like Arginine at bedtime

on an empty stomach....any nutritional supplement that I felt could help

increase the resiliency of the skin... I wanted to avoid plastic surgery

if at all possible. I'm now doing the Tony Horton AB200 routine to

keep from developing an " apron. " I also did facial exercises to keep

from developing jowls.

-Joe G

January 10, 2006

Hi Joe,

I'm new to the list but have found it very informative. Congratulations on the weight loss, exercise and healthy life style. I'm currently "challenged" by a few things (migraines & trying to lose weight after children) and I'm trying to go the natural way to take care of them.

I'm trying to fast once a week for health and spiritual reasons. I find it difficult because sometimes they trigger a major migraine and I wonder if there is something I could do to prevent this . Out of curiosity, did you build up to every second day? Do you drink anything other than water during your fast?

Also, because of having children I would like to get rid of my "apron". Does the AB routine work? What supplements would you recommend for skin elasticity?

Thanks,

Jen H. from Maryland

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Joseph A Gumbosky

Monday, January 09, 2006 4:20 PM

Weight Loss was Subluxation question

Hi, I lost it through the process of escalation. What I mean is, I cutback a little at a time. The first things I eliminated were wine andcheese. Then, I eliminated other things and other meals as I hitplateaus. Currently, I fast every second day. I also started, graduallyat first, an exercise program. I first started walking just to the endof my block and back, and then gradually increased to the point that Iwas walking around seven miles per day and then bicycling. I alsosupplemented with high doses of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, citrusbioflaviniod complex, GH boosting supplements like Arginine at bedtimeon an empty stomach....any nutritional supplement that I felt could helpincrease the resiliency of the skin... I wanted to avoid plastic surgeryif at all possible. I'm now doing the Tony Horton AB200 routine tokeep from developing an "apron." I also did facial exercises to keepfrom developing jowls. -Joe G

January 12, 2006

Jennifer Humphries wrote:

> Hi Joe,

> I'm new to the list but have found it very informative.

> Congratulations on the weight loss, exercise and healthy life style.

> I'm currently " challenged " by a few things (migraines & trying to lose

> weight after children) and I'm trying to go the natural way to take

> care of them.

>

> I'm trying to fast once a week for health and spiritual reasons. I

> find it difficult because sometimes they trigger a major migraine and

> I wonder if there is something I could do to prevent this . Out of

> curiosity, did you build up to every second day? Do you drink

> anything other than water during your fast?

>

> Also, because of having children I would like to get rid of my

> " apron " . Does the AB routine work? What supplements would you

> recommend for skin elasticity?

>

> Thanks,

> Jen H. from Maryland

Hi Jenifer<

I didn't go to total fasting right from the beginning. I did build

upm to it. I cut back on my eating bit by bit. When I would hit

plateaus, I would cut back more. I was absolutely determined to lose

weight. As for the migraines... I wonder if your body might be

detoxing too quickly. Also, not every path is correct for everyone.

If your body just rebels against fasting, maybe you should listen to

it. As for drinking, I used t drink coffee....LOTS of coffee. But now

I'm a POSTUM drinker. Also, several months ago, I started taking a

glass of protein powder in water with a little Purganic mineral powder.

I'm no expert, but I think that the body needs protein to build and

repair tissue. So, i seemed prudent to me to add whey protein powder.

As for other supplements, I take:

Cod Liver Oil

C-Complex

Citrus Bioflaviniod Complex

Hyaluronic Acid

Tyrosine (thyroid)

Resveratrol

Pomegranate extract

Grape seed extract

CoQ10

~7 mgs of DHEA

Fasting to boost GH levels

I also supplement with L-Arginine every night for three weeks before bed

on an empty stomach to boost GH. I the alternate with Glutamine for a

week or two to use a different mechanism to boost GH so that I don't

build up a tolerance to the Arginine. Then, I go back to Arginine.

Of course, this is what I do. There will be differences between us.

For instance, maybe you won't react well to increasing DHEA.

Also, I must point out that I've read in literature that by increasing

DHEA levels, you MIGHT be increasing your of developing certain

cancers. Also, increasing Gh levels can in increase the growth rate of

some cancers. If you already ave cancer in your body undetected, it

might become quite virulent. I read somewhere that one of the protocols

for treating certain cancers is to DEPRESS GH levels. I've also read

that long term increase if GH can cause elevated Blood Pressure levels.

And, I've read somewhere that Hyaluronic acid can increase you risk of

some cancers.

There's also a theory that increasing antioxidant levels in the body

might impair the body's ability to fight off infections. Again, I read

" somewhere " that one of the body's means of fighting infections is in

fact to OXIDIZE them.

So, my way is risky. I won't endorse it for anyone else. I'm

providing this for informational purposes only. Use at your OWN RISK

after consulting with a health care provider. I have no medical

training or experience whatever.

January 13, 2006

Thanks Joe,

I appreciate your time and wisdom. I will take both your advice and caution with balance. It is a start!

Jen H. from Maryland.

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Joseph A Gumbosky

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:28 PM

Re: Weight Loss was Subluxation question

Jennifer Humphries wrote:> Hi Joe,> I'm new to the list but have found it very informative. > Congratulations on the weight loss, exercise and healthy life style. > I'm currently "challenged" by a few things (migraines & trying to lose> weight after children) and I'm trying to go the natural way to take> care of them. > > I'm trying to fast once a week for health and spiritual reasons. I> find it difficult because sometimes they trigger a major migraine and> I wonder if there is something I could do to prevent this . Out of> curiosity, did you build up to every second day? Do you drink> anything other than water during your fast?> > Also, because of having children I would like to get rid of my> "apron". Does the AB routine work? What supplements would you> recommend for skin elasticity? > > Thanks,> Jen H. from MarylandHi Jenifer< I didn't go to total fasting right from the beginning. I did buildupm to it. I cut back on my eating bit by bit. When I would hitplateaus, I would cut back more. I was absolutely determined to loseweight. As for the migraines... I wonder if your body might bedetoxing too quickly. Also, not every path is correct for everyone. If your body just rebels against fasting, maybe you should listen toit. As for drinking, I used t drink coffee....LOTS of coffee. But nowI'm a POSTUM drinker. Also, several months ago, I started taking aglass of protein powder in water with a little Purganic mineral powder. I'm no expert, but I think that the body needs protein to build andrepair tissue. So, i seemed prudent to me to add whey protein powder. As for other supplements, I take:Cod Liver OilC-ComplexCitrus Bioflaviniod ComplexHyaluronic AcidTyrosine (thyroid)ResveratrolPomegranate extractGrape seed extractCoQ10~7 mgs of DHEAFasting to boost GH levelsI also supplement with L-Arginine every night for three weeks before bedon an empty stomach to boost GH. I the alternate with Glutamine for aweek or two to use a different mechanism to boost GH so that I don'tbuild up a tolerance to the Arginine. Then, I go back to Arginine.Of course, this is what I do. There will be differences between us. For instance, maybe you won't react well to increasing DHEA. Also, I must point out that I've read in literature that by increasingDHEA levels, you MIGHT be increasing your of developing certaincancers. Also, increasing Gh levels can in increase the growth rate ofsome cancers. If you already ave cancer in your body undetected, itmight become quite virulent. I read somewhere that one of the protocolsfor treating certain cancers is to DEPRESS GH levels. I've also readthat long term increase if GH can cause elevated Blood Pressure levels. And, I've read somewhere that Hyaluronic acid can increase you risk ofsome cancers. There's also a theory that increasing antioxidant levels in the bodymight impair the body's ability to fight off infections. Again, I read"somewhere" that one of the body's means of fighting infections is infact to OXIDIZE them.So, my way is risky. I won't endorse it for anyone else. I'mproviding this for informational purposes only. Use at your OWN RISKafter consulting with a health care provider. I have no medicaltraining or experience whatever.