Where to Start?
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Bidoche
Padawan Learner
Al Today said:
I hope we all learn something. As a bass player, having some form of arthritis in my plucking hand (left) is the worst thing that could happen to me and I'm doing what I can to remedy the issue. Your problems seem far worse than my seasonal woes and I wish you every success in regaining your health!
Bidoche said:
Yeah, millet is listed as gluten free in most websites and sources. We were eating it and had a very bad reaction to it, some after eating it for 3-4 days consecutively. Rodger Murphree lists millet as containing gluten, although in that thread, it was discussed that it could be due to contamination.
You could test it to see how it goes. If you are not sure about your body's reactions, its better to err in the side of caution.
Bidoche
Padawan Learner
Psyche said:
The millet I purchased is made in the USA and on the packet, there is a warning "MAY contain gluten". From this, I would imagine an industrial processing plant used for various cereals and, like you said, the possibility of overspill. Getting Millet from an organic supplier would seem the best way. I've been eating porridge oats all of my life, mainly uncooked, and doubt whether its gluten content has had an adverse effect on my well-being. The worst offender was probably sugar.
Bidoche
Padawan Learner
There's something called "The Mini Beet Protocol" by Robert Von Sarbacher that's worth checking out.
go to: http://robertvon.com/mbp.html
and especially the feedback on Earth Clinic:
http://earthclinic.com/Remedies/mini-beet-protocol.html
OK, this is essentially a method to remove Fluoride from the body, however on one of the comments (11/17/2009), Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, USA writes:
Robert Von's site (http://robertvon.com/) also has two (long) radio interviews that provide a wealth of information on healthy living.
go to: http://robertvon.com/mbp.html
and especially the feedback on Earth Clinic:
http://earthclinic.com/Remedies/mini-beet-protocol.html
OK, this is essentially a method to remove Fluoride from the body, however on one of the comments (11/17/2009), Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, USA writes:
Robert Von's site (http://robertvon.com/) also has two (long) radio interviews that provide a wealth of information on healthy living.
Bidoche said:
I suspect that it is WHAT is eaten, not that it is cooked vs raw.
Except for occasional triggered flare-ups (like my visit to the dentist the other day), my really, really serious, rheumatoid arthritis is now about 100% under control. I have weeks where there is not a single twinge and no swelling at all. I can tell you from almost two years of experimenting that it is WHAT you eat. In fact, there is something to be said for eating lightly cooked veggies over raw because some raw veggies have stuff that can trigger reactions (mainly the cruciferous veggies).
You have to be really strict, though. It's like pregnancy - you can't be just a little pregnant - you either are or you aren't. You can't do this diet just a bit, or cheat a bit, you either do it or you don't. If you do it, if you really remove the trigger foods, you will be free of pain and swelling and functions you had lost will begin to return.
The main offenders are gluten and dairy. After than, tree nuts and nightshade. But that can be variable. You might be able to eat a little potato now and then, but never can touch a pepper. You might be able to tolerate tomatoes, but not potatoes. You have to test for that. Same with nuts. And eggs.
After these main no-no foods, there are various individual sensitivities that a person will find out about after being on the Ultra-simple elimination diet for awhile and testing.
Again, you either do it or you don't. You can spend all the same time we have spent looking around for this or that explanation, trying this or that theory, etc, or you can just do it because we've done it, tested it, and it works.
Bidoche
Padawan Learner
Just to let you know that most of my muscle/joint pains are now in remittance, so all the good advice received was highly beneficial. Last night, however, another issue came up causing me much anxiety: problems with the prostate. I had this persistent irritation in the groin area that would not let me sleep. The urge to urinate and the ultimate speck of blood. I hope it's not serious! Have since been drinking large amounts of Rooibos Tea (South African red variety) which has provided some relief. Health - the final frontier.
Bidoche said:
Hi Bidoche,
fwiw, if blood is connected to urination, you might want to go do a check at the doctor's for possible bacteria involvement. I'm no expert though, but if it is something serious better diagnose fast so counter measures can be taken evenly fast.
theos
The Living Force
Bidoche said:
This would make me suspect a urinary tract infection but maybe the rooibos tea is keeping it at bay. Pure cranberry juice can help as well if this is the case. And if you have been having prostate issues saw palmetto herb has a good track record in prostate health and shrinkage. Is it possible to get to your doctor earlier to rule out an infection? If it is, antibiotics is the typical route -- if you're not averse to taking meds.
Bidoche
Padawan Learner
Odyssey said:
It was definitely a urinary tract infection. During Easter, I picked up some tainted meat at the butcher's that had enough bacteria to kill a horse and unfortunately ate it raw. A very painful experience indeed! Normally, I would have gone to the doctor immediately, but then it dawned on me that I had some MMS in the cupboard that I picked up a few years ago. MMS (Sodium Chlorite) is a powerful body detergent. I took 6-8 drops three times yesterday and this cleared up the problem albeit much diarrhoea. BTW, I am adverse to taking meds and have often seeked out natural or non-pharmaceutical remedies for my various health problems.
