Input wanted on health issues - Please

[Guest guest]

I am sending this out to all the " health and natural alternative

groups " I belong to, in hopes that someone will have some suggestions

on what I can do to help with some of my issues. I know that I will

probably get all kinds of different answers since some of the groups

I belong to are involved with essential oils, some are with

alternative medicine and some, are directly related to anxiety and

panic disorders. I am unaware if there are specific groups for the

other health issues I have, but I thought I'd start with those I've

read about most.

 

I have read many posting from all of these groups. I don't always

post, because I am usually looking for answers to my own questions

and problems and many times I find them.

 

I also realize that every single person is different and what works

for one does not always work for another. So I am open to suggestions

and will hopefully chose the right method for my health issues and me.

 

Some of you with the essential oils groups have heard from me in the

past. However, I did hot get a lot of responses, so I am hoping that

this time around maybe since the convention that many of you have

gone to, or possibly seminars or workshops in your own areas you may

have picked up some info that could help me. As I said I am open to

all suggestions and hope that I get a lot of responses to try or to

research for my own health issues.

 

Here is what I am dealing with:

1.) Borderline Type II diabetes (high blood glucose in mornings

and right after eating feel as if I can't stay awake)

2.) High Cholesterol (was 265, came down to 197, now back up to

206) Can't seem to find the right combo to keep it where it needs to

be. I don't even know what they consider " normal " anymore…

3.) Overweight… I have lost 40 lbs in the last 2 years (after

having a back injury in 1998) I cannot do strenuous exercise, but I

tend to lose 2-3 lbs, then gain 4-5 lbs back… I can't seem to break

this pattern. It is taking me forever to lose the weight I need to

lose. I gained 60, lost 40 but according to the health charts need to

lose at least another 20-30 lbs. I try to eat smaller portions, not

eat late, walk on treadmill each night (but not very fast, can't run

etc)… I don't know what else to try. I believe that if I can lose

more weight, it will help the diabetes at least somewhat.

4.) Anxiety and Panic attacks.. They seem to be more under

control since being on medication, but would rather control it a more

natural way. Life is stressful, when I get upset or don't get enough

sleep the night before, the anxiety seems to be worse.

5.) Back injury in 1998 has left my legs with numbness from the

knees down (but still able to walk….. but very carefully) even with

the numbness I have sharp pains that shoot from my toes or top of

foot… I've been told that I have peripheral neuropathy, whether it is

due to back injury (which I think it is because I've had the symptoms

since the day of the accident and it hasn't gone away, it has gotten

worse), or if it is from the diabetes.. either way I would like to

know if there is anything to try for the neuropathy in my legs.

 

Well, I think these 5 topics are the worst of my health issues…

Others that bother me from time to time is nausea and headaches,

especially when I have anxiety or under stress.

 

Again, I am open to any and all suggestions and help from others who

have had any of these issues, what they did, how long, how much etc…

as much info as you are willing to share.

 

Thank you all. I hope to hear from you and look forward to hearing

what you have to say.

Health and Blessings to all of you in the New Year!

Gail

[Guest guest]

I need to know what prescription meds you are using.

Peace, Thyme