Question re. immune support

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Hi, there... I'm a 35 yo mother of five (10, 8, 5, 2, 2 mo.) who is

just beginning to learn more about herbal medicine. We live in

British Columbia, Canada, a very mild, damp climate, and my immune

system is just about ready to give it up altogether.

 

Every October, I come down with one infection and respiratory

illness after another, and it doesn't go away until May or so. Last

winter, it was cytomegalovirus. The year before, it was six strep

throat infections in a row. This past fall, while I was pregnant

with our youngest, I came down with the flu. and it affected my

heart so badly (myocarditis) I wound up in and out of the hospital

for weeks. I did some research, and started taking oil of oregano,

and it did help a lot.

 

I also have allergies, but I've been able to keep them to a minimum

this year with lots of raw local honey, oil of oregano, cayenne

powder and chlorophyll. My husband and I are really working on

keeping our diet as fresh and natural as possible, lots of whole

grains and organic produce, tons of filtered water, etc.

 

I'd be open to any other suggestions for getting my body in good

shape this summer before next fall hits again. One of these

winters, I'm afraid I won't be able to fight off an infection.

 

Thanks in advance...

 

Susan W.

[Guest guest]

Ok you sound like a train wreck. I would call Doc on this one.

 

 

Susan-Jenee Wilson [susanjenee] Monday, May 03, 2004 10:44 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Question re. immune supportHi, there... I'm a 35 yo mother of five (10, 8, 5, 2, 2 mo.) who is just beginning to learn more about herbal medicine. We live in British Columbia, Canada, a very mild, damp climate, and my immune system is just about ready to give it up altogether. Every October, I come down with one infection and respiratory illness after another, and it doesn't go away until May or so. Last winter, it was cytomegalovirus. The year before, it was six strep throat infections in a row. This past fall, while I was pregnant with our youngest, I came down with the flu. and it affected my heart so badly (myocarditis) I wound up in and out of the hospital for weeks. I did some research, and started taking oil of oregano, and it did help a lot. I also have allergies, but I've been able to keep them to a minimum this year with lots of raw local honey, oil of oregano, cayenne powder and chlorophyll. My husband and I are really working on keeping our diet as fresh and natural as possible, lots of whole grains and organic produce, tons of filtered water, etc.I'd be open to any other suggestions for getting my body in good shape this summer before next fall hits again. One of these winters, I'm afraid I won't be able to fight off an infection.Thanks in advance...Susan W.Federal 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

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