Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Joann - Thanks for all your work on kidney function and kidney disease! Do you know if these approaches could reverse polycystic kidneys? I have a friend with this diagnosis. He has about 40% kidney function, and has been told there is no way to restore lost function. Thanks so much, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 , Drharrity@a... wrote: > > Joann - > Thanks for all your work on kidney function and kidney disease! Do you know if these approaches could reverse polycystic kidneys? I have a friend with this diagnosis. He has about 40% kidney function, and has been told there is no way to restore lost function. > Thanks so much, > Deb Deb, I believe there is hope for anyone who is willing to follow the organic diet as outlined in so many of the articles. I am so keenly aware that Orthodox medicine did not really offer me many options either, but we need to remember that ALL of the healing that takes place is based on how well our immune system is functioning at the time. We were made with these healing mechanisms built right into our bodies. When we find the right diet for our illness and eat basically all fresh organic foods, there IS hope for full recovery irregardless of what you've been told! Big pharma would have us to believe that there is no healing aside from their witches brews, when apparently I've found that it is just the reverse! Of course they aren't going to tell you that you can receive your healing with good organic foods. They would be out of business in short order if the word got out that there was any other way!! Of course it takes a lot of time and effort and quite a few dietary changes.This is something that we must have the faith to do ourselves. When I started eating organically, I thought I would never become accustomed to wholistic eating. Now however it is a way of life for me. Just as a word of encouragement, I would like to say that I have had cysts in various parts of my body as well. There are different types of cysts and they respond very well to the proper herbs and supplements. apparently processed refined foods, (and genetically engineered foods as well) contribute to the growth of these cysts. I have one left (mine were called sebacious cysts)... and it is disappearing quickly! The chemical residues in traditional foods (not to mention unhealthy diet drinks,coffee,and soda pops) help to create these monstrosities in our bodies. The best results that I have seen occurred when I gave up Dairy food. Dairy contains hormomes and growth promoters, IGF-1(tumors, cysts thrive on it!) With kidney disease I believe the best diets demands that animal protein be eliminated fully and replaced with good fats in raw nuts, seeds and cold pressed oils (Extra virgin olive oil) and all the traditional dietary advice seems to bear this out.Just remember, there IS hope for literally any disease. One must just keep the faith and follow the good fat diet. www.udoerasmus.com Blessings, JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Fred: Better late than never. How chronic is this condition? Herbs, acupoints, massage and moxibustion can help, but depends on the actual case. Regards, Jack --- manissimo <manissimo wrote: > > I was wondering if someone can be of a help > concerning a chronic > kidney failure? > Is there a way to heal and regenerate Kidneys? > > thanks > > Fred > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have a friend who has insufficient kidney function. He told me no more details than that. He asked me to research any treatments that would be alternatives to transplant or dialysis. Could anyone direct me to sites or print materials that would describe alternative treatments for kidney disease, ideally also containing any testimonials? Thanks for any answers to what is an admittedly vague question. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 > I have a friend who has insufficient kidney function. He told me > no more details than that. He asked me to research any treatments > that would be alternatives to transplant or dialysis. Could anyone > direct me to sites or print materials that would describe > alternative treatments for kidney disease, ideally also containing > any testimonials? Some patients have had success with glyconutrients. These are food sources that contain some or all of the 8 essential saccharides, or 'sugars' that are necessary for our health. They help our cells communicate with each other and perform many other things we are not even aware of yet since the study of these nutrients is mostly a recent development. The 8 essential sugars (mannose, fucose, galactose, glucose, n-acetylgalactosamine, n-acetylglucosamine, n-acetylneuaminic acid, xylose) have been shown to improve healing & immune function, helping the body fight cancer, viruses, bacteria & parasites & improving the function of the nervous system. The importance of these essential nutrients is only now being understood & studied. Ex: Glucosamine, as recently discovered, helps rebuild the cartilage in our joints & is used widely now for those with arthritis,etc. The substances in oatmeal that reduce LDL cholesterol are polysaccharides in the form of betaglucans. It's the gooey stuff you see when you cook oatmeal. The healing properties of aloe vera are due to these essential 'sugars' found in the gel. Get a copy of the book, " Sugars That Heal " by Emil Mondoa & Mindy Kitei. You can find it new or used at Amazon or Half.com. It's an amazing book to read for anyone interested in 'natural' healing & some of the latest knowledge. The book lists many food sources of these nutrients & how they can be used to help you heal. In the back, it also lists places where you can find these substances in pill or powder form. The book cautions you on how to use aloe, since the health giving properties can be destroyed by enzymes in the plant within 24 hours if it is not 'stabilized' by being heated enough to kill the enzyme. It also gives a web site where you can purchase aloe in powdered form if you don't like using the gel. http://www.mannatech-inc.com/default.asp is one site it mentions that has supplements containing these nutrients. For kidney disease/function, here is some of the information in the book: Scientists at Shandong Medical University in China reported in a controlled study of 51 kidney-failure patients that the 28 who received 3 to 5 grams of cordyceps extracts daily experienced improvements in both kidney & T-cell function, as compared with controls. And in a 1998 review of a study of 37 patients with renal disease, it was reported that 5 grams daily of the cordyceps (a mushroom containing some of these saccharides) extract Cs-4 for 4 weeks lowered kidney enzymes that spike in the illness and revved up the immune system by increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD), a blood enzyme that scavenges for free radicals. Just as important, patients' symptoms subsided. Suggested Use. If you have kidney disease, consult your doctor before trying glyconutrients. You will need to work closely with your physician to find the right amount of the right glyconutrient for you. Cordyceps has been proved effective, and anecdotally other glyconutrients have shown efficacy as well. Cordyceps extracts of Cs-4: 3 to 6 grams in divided doses with water a half-hour before meals. Caution: Do not take cordyceps if you take a blood thinner or have a bleeding disorder unless under a doctor's care. One patient who suffered chronic renal failure for several years and who was on dialysis 3 times a week & on the waiting list for a transplant started dietary supplements with glyconutrients, a mixture of aloe extracts & arabinogalactans, 500 mg a day for about a year & his kidney function stabilized. With his doctor's approval he increased the amount of glyconutrients. Over the course of a month he upped his intake to 12 to 18 grams a day. The first month, his kidney function increased from 17% to 32%. By the end of the third month, his kidney function was up to 68%, where it remained. He is no longer on the transplant waiting list. Individual amounts of glyconutrients needed or tolerated is different For each person, so it is vital to work with your doctor before taking a high amount of glyconutrients. hope you get the book & give it to your friend. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I have personally worked with dialysis patients who have been first reduced in schedule and then taken off of dialysis after their kidney function improved so much they didn't require it anymore. It's not something that happens overnight, but it is pretty amazing when you get to see it happen expectedly. The primary thing they added to their diet was a glyconutrient supplement. According to Harpers Biochemistry, these are required by all cells of the body to support normal function. Normal function includes the ability of the body to restore, protect and defend itself from the effects of injury and disease. -Dave _____ Dave Saunders, NC, DNEH Certified Nutritional Educator and Wellness Coach, ANA Member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE) For nutrition and wellness info from a true educator, visit <http://www.glycowellness.com> www.glycowellness.com _____ On Behalf Of freedonia2001 Monday, December 04, 2006 1:33 PM Kidney disease I have a friend who has insufficient kidney function. He told me no more details than that. He asked me to research any treatments that would be alternatives to transplant or dialysis. Could anyone direct me to sites or print materials that would describe alternative treatments for kidney disease, ideally also containing any testimonials? Thanks for any answers to what is an admittedly vague question. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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