Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Dear ? Yes there is help on this list... First what is your diet consist of??? If soda is in it STOP. Along with that caffeine, red meats, dairy - go to a raw diet.. fruits, veggies, sprouted grains, bread if made with sprouted grain... Lots of water... next I would suggest a TOTAL BODY CLEANSE. You can check the files under Dr.Ian Shillington for all the cleanses info.. You really need to do a good total cleanse. I would try a 3 day juice cleanse to start. (under Dr.Christopher)... I would also make some total tonic and panther piss (unde Dr.Ian Shillington). Take these daily. Total Nutrition would also be good. (in the files) And some echinacea plus also. (on this a week and off a week) If you are having stress problems, there is a nerve sedative formula in the files. Also, ask Doc for his free tape with your mailing address... It is free and lots to learn on it.Suzipeacefulglow <peacefulglow wrote: Hi all,I don't know if anyone can comment on this or not. I may be dealing with more than one issue. My doctor, who was an osteopath and treated me with nutrients, herbs, vitamin drips after respiratory infections, etc, retired in 1999 and I've been winging it on my own since then - not being able to find a new doc. (There are three "holistic" doctors north of me (about an hours drive)who are far too expensive for me $150-$300 a visit, and their waiting list is 6 mos to a year - so...)I discovered that they publish a lot and are not always available to their patients.I haven't found a post on colonics. I started getting them, maybe once a season or longer, a few years back. I usually feel much less toxic after and just better in general. I am "regular" 2-3 times/per day. My question is, am I depleting myself of any minerals, etc by doing this? And should I take anything restorative - herb wise - after I have this done? I am overweight 5'3" and 188 lbs and 43yo. I really put on the weight when I was preparing for osteo school. Well, that stress is past, no osteo school doors opened, and I feel that I am struggling to get back to the energy and drive I had back in the fall of 1999 after a two-week herbal tea fast and series of colonics (that is when I started school and just after my doc retired). I weighed 134 lbs. at that time. So the body and mind has gone through a lot and I'm wondering if the colonics were the wrong things now. I have one scheduled for tomorrow and I know that mentally and physically I will feel great following the treatment...but that will be my last if the physical lethargy and light depression continue and might be contributing to this state. Do you think there is any connection?Thanks for any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Colonics only clean the colon. By the time anything makes it to your colon there is no longer much of anything worth utilizing besides maybe some water and fiber. All the minerals and vitamins were absorbed in your small intestines. You do not need to worry about depleting yourself of minerals doing colonics or even high enemas. So, what is your diet like? Are you exercising? Have you done any cleanses lately? Sounds like you could use a good house cleaning and then, possibly, a dietary change and a lifestyle change. Don Quai - peacefulglow herbal remedies Tuesday, November 04, 2003 9:02 PM [herbal remedies] colonics? ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.535 / Virus Database: 330 - Release 11/1/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Dolly, Sorry, should have clarified better.... green tea is okay.. I would back off from the black tea (but that is me).Is this an herbal tea you're drinking? or regular black tea?.. You don't need alot of caffeine in your system. Here is an interesting link on caffeine. You decide. http://www.cspinet.org/new/caffeine.htm More answers below. peacefulglow <peacefulglow wrote: herbal remedies , Suzanne wrote:> Dear ?sorry, my name is Dollyyou say no caffeine..I drink a cup of black tea in the morning and sometimes green tea. these both have caffeine - but I thought green tea was okay. ?> I would try a 3 day juice cleanse to start.I'll check that out. I have a juicer. I usually have fresh juice a couple of times a week :carrots, celery, parsley, sometimes a small beet, an apple and maybe garlic. You would be wise to juice much more than that...>And some echinacea plus also. (on this a week and off a week)I read something a while back that if you have ragweed allergies, echinacea was from the same family and you should avoid this. I get all stuffy in ragweed season. So I'm thinking I should avoid this. Just an aside, I always heard echinacea was 2 on/2 off. Is 1/1 better for people who use it? Matter of preference... I prefer 1/1 try astralagus.>If you are having stress problems, there is a nerve sedative formula in the files.I think I'm okay now...but I'll try this anyway. I know I'm burned out.>Also, ask Doc for his free tape with your mailing address... It is free and lots to learn on it.I'll do this. Thanks. Protect your identity with Mail AddressGuard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 If one believes a raw diet is suited to them or if they believe it is not, either way they are right. It is all choice. Don Quai - mamacass herbal remedies Wednesday, November 05, 2003 6:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] colonics? A raw diet is great, but it's not for everyone. I agree with getting rid of the red meat. Not all are suited to a raw diet. Salmon, organically raised chicken, free range I guess they are called, are ok in my book.Suit yourself, not others.S. ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.535 / Virus Database: 330 - Release 11/1/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Here are a few reasons why a raw diet... Such diets have been repeatedly implicated in helping people (and animals) to achieve: rapid recovery from chronic disease rapid recovery from illness greater health and vitality greater stamina and robustness normalization of body weight (gain for those underweight, loss for those overweight) Suzi mamacass wrote: A raw diet is great, but it's not for everyone. Protect your identity with Mail AddressGuard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Agreed, everything is a choice. On the topic of a raw diet, I just wanted to mention a change that both my husband and I experienced due to the full body cleanse we did this past Aug. We had both been on the standard American diet and firm believers in "must have meat" - him more so than me. He required eggs in the morning and some major meat for both lunch and dinner. I could get by on more salads/carbs type of thing, but he'd get dizzy and cranky without meat. After the body cleanse - which is all raw organic fruits and veges only! - we both can do with only a small bit of fish at dinner (with our large salads!) for the whole day, and that is mostly because we want it. The whole idea of "must have meat" is completely gone. This transformation was completely unexpected for both of us! Anyway, not trying to influence anyone's decision on meat. Just wanted to share my little story. Kelli Don Quai [mysticalherbalist] Wednesday, November 05, 2003 9:26 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] colonics? If one believes a raw diet is suited to them or if they believe it is not, either way they are right. It is all choice. Don Quai - mamacass herbal remedies Wednesday, November 05, 2003 6:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] colonics? A raw diet is great, but it's not for everyone. I agree with getting rid of the red meat. Not all are suited to a raw diet. Salmon, organically raised chicken, free range I guess they are called, are ok in my book.Suit yourself, not others.S. ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.535 / Virus Database: 330 - Release 11/1/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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