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Post by life on Feb 11, 2007 10:28:37 GMT -5
BeLikeWater~
Forgot to talk about urinary incontinence.
I am doing QuestonHair's smoothie -- I altered it slightly. I use Pure Cranberry and two other pure juices by Lakewood. I'm sure the cranberry helped, as before I started the Cumanda -- the smoothie was addressing the incontinence for me.
The thing with the Cumanda -- it kicked it up a couple of notches. After taking it for about a week -- I now have absolutely no problems in that area at all.
The Cumanda did cause my urine to have a slight greenish hue to it. I'm wondering if the same thing will happen to you. I don't know if the greenish tinge is because of the herb itself, or do I have an infection in my kidneys or bladder, and the greenish tinge is from deep infection coming out?
Also, my Chinese acupuncturist -- I asked him what they use for incontinence -- he told me. Its a little red berry -- can't remember the name. I can't afford to see him right now, or I'd ask him the name. He's quite expensive. I wish I could be going to him -- I found him originally because I kept seeing articles written by him in many of the good natural healing books. Dr. Maoling Ni in Santa Monica.
hugs again, life
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Post by life on Feb 11, 2007 11:12:36 GMT -5
Hi Megan~~ I'm sorry to hear you suffering with your head and hair. In the beginning, my hair and head was really bad. Well, my whole body really, but I had so many bumps, lesions, bites, soars on my head that it hurt to lay my head down to go to sleep. What I did -- not for the hair really -- but, my doctor recommended I try a couple of things, and it worked for my hair as well as other things. I did not know this at the time, but it turns out I have Babesia. I took Artemisinin (doctor prescribed) Folic Acid (a really high doctor prescribed dosage - 10 mg a day), and ionic copper by water Oz -- 100 ppm, 2 T. per day in the mornings. About 1/2 my hair had fallen out. It was turning grey pretty fast. I had these really thick, thick grey hairs that stuck out of my head, and my hairline had receded about an 1 - 1 1/2 inches (depending on which side you measured). My hair stopped falling out within 5 days. The thick grey hairs fell out -- 3 years ago -- and never came back -- ever! The kinky hairs (I have just a slight bend to my hair usually) along the nap of my neck straightened. All within 5 days. I was doing a lot of other things at the time -- so, it has taken me a while to figure out -- through taking things in isolation -- what worked for me. Also, I started using a hair care treatment by Ojon along with their shampoo, conditioner, and a leave in oil treatment. That all helped and I continue to use their products as they are so effective for me. Also, sea salt baths -- I made sure and did my head. Unfortunately, the sea salt only draws them out. It does not kill them, so they came off my head and some of them took hold on my back and my rear, which is when I realized I needed to use a bowl and scoop them out of the water as they surface. I stopped the ionic copper, Artemisinin, and Folic Acid -- ran out of money. Also, as so many of us do, I got extremely depressed in the first year. It was hard to function, and I had spent all the money I had, maxed out my credit cards trying to find how to get rid of this. So, 6 months, and 20 thousand dollars later -- I was broke and could barely function, even buying food was tough for a time, until I got my cards back in order. (My credit score went from 776 to 505 ) Otherwise, I'd be much further along. I did not find this site until I had had this horrible malady for nearly 3 years, so everything I did and tried were from my own research and obsevations, along with the suggestions from my doctor, who has seen several Morgies -- and admitted to me that he really did not know what to do for us, but keeps making suggestions and asks around for me even today. Bless him! My doctor gives my number to any new Morgies that turn up at his clinic -- the first gal had them so unbelievable bad in her hair, eyes, nose. I use Swedish Bitters to get them out of my eyes, ears, and nose. I bought her some and showed her how to use it. Its pretty amazing -- she put it on her lesion (she had one eating away her nose!) -- that was the first time I saw the little white worm-looking thingy turn ans twist in the air, reaching around from the cotton swab. She put the Swedish Bitters in a spray bottle and sprayed it daily on her hair and rubbed it into her scalp. (I never thought of that one!) She told me that is was getting them out off her hair and out of her scalp -- so, you could try that. It might work nicely with your essential oils you are having such good results from, as it is a bitters and so its action is heat, drawing blood to the area you apply it to. It has camphor and myrrh in it -- both good things for what we have. Now, all I do is use the Ojon products; I use their intensive hair care treatment once a week and put the cream product (Lurker told me about it) on the bumps, lesions, or bites I get every week at my school. That seems to do it for me now. Also, when I started the Cumanda -- I had been adding 2 T. of 100 ppm ionic copper to the smoothie. Baby hairs started growing in around my face hairline, and my hair got even softer and smoother -- like it used to be, and the kinkiness along the nap of my neck was beginning to disappear again. I ran out of copper 2 weeks ago -- have to wait to buy it -- LAUSD teachers may go out on strike next week! I noticed the kinkiness in the hairs on the nap of my neck came back a bit -- but my hair is still smooth and silky -- and I don't need ANYwhere near as much of the Ojon treatment nor their oil treatment when I do them -- my hair is THAT much less drier. Could be the smoothie too. But, the Cumanda is dong so much for my skin, I think that it may be killing fungus on my scalp since it is killing it everywhere else on my body. Also, I've noticed people posting about hairs that would 'creep' to their mouths -- I had that. That's gone just this very week. And since I haven't been doing the ionic copper for a couple of weeks -- the only thing that I can think of is its the Cumanda. I hope this helps. If you try the ionic copper -- and it is what your body needs, you will see results in 5 days to a week. If you have Babs -- and you want to try the Artemisinin, let me know and I will write out the protocol along with the do's and don't's of it. As for the Folic Acid -- I was taking 10 mg. You can only get that much by presciption, and taking too muchis dangerous. My doctor looks at my blood live, so that is how he knew I was severely deficient in Folic Acid -- my red blood cells were deformed, which is how he knew that. lots of hugs to you and your hair, life So, my 'guess' is that the ionic copper might be a good place for you to start -- let me know, okay?
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Post by life on Feb 11, 2007 11:37:55 GMT -5
Hi Lurker~~
Maybe Cumanda is not for you -- who knows? I seem to remember though, that you do not have issues with your skin very much at all anymore (nor does Lymernick) because of the silver product you are/were using.
On the other hand -- it may be that those who are more afflicted on the skin may see results more readily.
I'm just really reporting my results for others to read. If it doesn't work for you at all, let us know -- but, also let us know your symptoms -- as that would be extremely important too.
I started with 10 drops twice a day too. I actually went up to 80 drops a day -- didn't see any difference in efficacy than taking 40 drops a day, so I went back down and have remained on that dosage.
I DO notice that if I take Cumanda and don't eat -- its efficacy increases as apposed to taking it 1/2 before a meal.
By the 10th day, I noticed I was 'happy' like I used to be -- only lasted for a few hours and for no apparent reason, so it was extremely encouraging for me.
This last week, I noticed things don't really 'bother' me anymore at all -- like I could care less. I have great peace and a calmness has settled it. Hope has returned with no effort on my part.
Is Cumanda it? Probably not as a stand-alone is my guess, but if it is doing internally what I am witnessing externally, well why in the world would I not continue to take it?
I know you get 'hits' on your feet and that you are bothered at your computer. I can't really say if the Cumanda is helping that as I don't have those issues. My computer has never bothered me -- even as bad as I am. Go figure!
But, since you've purchased it, perhaps you could go through and finish the bottle -- see if it effects your meta-cognition. It sure did mine -- but the second week. I can type fast again, my ability to spell is back, I can remember all my students' names, and the act of thinking is easier - smoother with no more struggling with finishing thoughts or staying on a topic. Helping ADD aspect? Maybe.
I added Myrrh back in 4 days ago -- Myrrh was very successful for me in the past to not send out 'signals' to bugs, especially ones that fly, and to stop people from itching around me.
hope this all helps, life is good
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Post by ruth on Feb 11, 2007 11:47:07 GMT -5
i actually stopped taking the cumanda and burbur, and am only on the rifampin, again.
the cumanda does not change what i put out from my skin. it does not appear to alter their system in me at all, but it does irritate them, and i am not down with more symptoms,
i like the rifampin, it disrupts RNA, although not the cure, it allows me more funtionality, i believe a second abx. added could work even better, (as evidenced by neils not being on the board lately after starting rifampin/tetracline(?))
the rifampin is part synthetic and part bacteria.
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Post by ruth on Feb 11, 2007 12:07:21 GMT -5
hi life,
i read my post and modified it.............sounded very offensive and judgemental.......
i am so sorry. my social skills suck
i absolutely do not feel that way. i know we all have variances within this morgellons thing. mine is insects, that do not disappear with anything. i have lots of nymphs falling out of my skin, now. they do turn into adults and fly.
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Post by life on Feb 11, 2007 12:15:17 GMT -5
Hi Ruth~~ I love ya'. I was more worried about hurting your feelings than you saying anything to me. I'll delete my apology post back to you. And.... I AM very happy to hear that you are finding things that work so well for you. hugs and love, life
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Post by belikewater on Feb 11, 2007 16:26:27 GMT -5
life, You are more than kind, I also thank you for your observations and all you share. I had a little dump of those short black whisker fibers at my left elbow last night. This critter is so weird, I never know what will appear next. I am thinking the urinary incontinence maybe due to Lyme infection in the bladder. I have read that Lyme can be spread by urine. I had some very scary structures, more than an inch in size, void with my urine several times. Looked like I had a plant farm going up there. Then I had a lot of the mucous things come out but urine is pretty clear right now. I think the homeopathics have helped.
As you know I go slowly with remedies. I am learning to love and make peace with my Rainbow Serpent, at least it improves my mood. I do not know, but I do not think I have babs.
I am convinced the things in the environment attacking me were attracted to the odors put out by my infested skin . Since I have ejected many fibers, particles and cocoon fuzz-balls, I am not troubled when I sit in my coffee hang-out or at the library anymore. What a relief!
I think I will try the cumanda and minerals alone at first, but I do have some cats claw so I will see how it goes. The homeopathics have really boosted my immune system, I haven't been ill all winter and my energy is pretty good.
Before I start the herbs, I may do one more round of homeopathy. I do not want to supress my immune system but continue to improve my overall health.
Blessings to you.
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Post by belikewater on Feb 11, 2007 16:46:15 GMT -5
life, Was the 'little red berry' gou qi zi, wolfberry, lyceium, matrimony vine? This is a great little sweet fruit, also high vit. C. Used in Tibet, too.
I am sorry the acupuncturist is so expensive, try on line for the herb. Thanks for the heads-up about the cranberry, I might start using it on a regular basis. It works for other types of bladder/kidney infections.
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Post by life on Feb 11, 2007 21:29:50 GMT -5
Hi BeLikeWater~~
I don't remember the name of the berry -- it was well over a year ago when I asked him what it was.
I've gone to him and stopped, gone and stopped, gone and stopped (because of finances) and I'm now too embarrassed to call him and ask is all.
I'm probably just being silly, but...
life
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Post by Orion*** on Feb 12, 2007 0:46:30 GMT -5
This thread just gets better and better, Keep it going--as it is very encouraging to hear these stories. Thanks Orion***
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Post by friskers on Feb 12, 2007 1:22:58 GMT -5
Well anything that starts with those 3 letters has gotta be good ;D
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Post by reliefseeker on Feb 12, 2007 20:50:57 GMT -5
Hi All, I have not posted in a while and I was scheduled to start working again on Monday Feb 12. A man came by Thursday whom I used to date when I first bought this house...he used to sleep in the living room where I'm sure all of this crap was in my carpet. He would be drinking heavily and sleep on the sofa, which was the main reason we broke up...I'm a recovering alcoholic/ addict with 15 years clean time...and I refuse to date anyone that drinks like that...he has often stopped by to see how I'm doing since his cousin told him that I was sick...and while I tolerated his unannounced visits I hated them beause he has hinted on more than one occasion that he wants to revive the relationship and I have no interest.On Thursday he needed a ride to the greyhound bus station, and once again he came to my house unanounced. He could not drive down to south Georgia because he had had surgery on his eyes, so he opted to use the grey hound bus. I decided to do it, because he was always offering to do this and that for me, but I always refused his help. When I picked him up, we had a 40 min ride, almost from the moment he got in the car, my legs (my most affected area) started tingling and itching,,,and my nose started itching. He was talking and I could see he was scratching too. OMG! Did he get cominated being at my house sleeping on my sofa??!! While he been over to my house exactly 3 times while I was sick, I was never in a closed confined area with him like being in a car. I was suffering and itching all over by the time he got out the car, and I immediately took all my supplements went I arrived home...then I fellt something crawling under my skin much like "creeping eruption" , and also called "cutaneous larva migrans", but this is caused by the hookworm and I have no idea what these "culprits""are...I cleaned my skin with Manuka oil and it removed all of the the blackened area. Then I got to one grayish area about the size of a quarter and when I cleaned it, I saw worms hurriedly disappearing in my leg...but the next thing I saw verfied to me that this is indeed an gentically altered organism... THE DAMN LEG TURNED BLACK AGAIN BEFORE MY VERY EYES...I WAS STUNNED. I GOT A SAMPLE OF THE WORM AND WENT TO ER...I WAS DIAGNOSED AS CELLUTIS, AND NOTHING MORE... the crawling under my skin was prickly and the constants sticks in my skin was driving me crazy. On Sunday, I was awakened with a hardened "glaze' on both legs that I could not remove...it was horrifying to know that the worms could glaze as well as the flukes. If you read my earlier posts, I questioned whether or not the Cumanda could kill them in all stages...I was bombarding them with so many supplements that they were trying to live under the glaze on top of my skin....and they drill through your skin with their pointed tail which is so(((((((((((((((((((((PAINFUL)))))))))))))))))))), and one acrtually put a hole in my leg and flicked out his tail. I was researching as usual and came upon topical thiabendazole, if I can just get a doctor to write this order and for antivan that stops the crawling and the glazing. These things could not stand the chlorella, wth the grapefruit seed extract,cumanda, super cayenne, among other supplements. I have an appoitnment with a medical doctor, plus she's a naturopathic. These things do not want to leave your body, it's either in your body or on top of your skin...I'm hanging in there but I'm so tired and I had to cancel my return to work...it's a blessing that I had 2 doctor excuses, one for 2/12/07 and one for 3/05/07...Life is still good...I Will certainly avoid all contact with my exboyfriend and you might say I should tell him but he will use it to "hold on to me", can't take that chance. I used to tell him that something was crawling on me in the living room...he laughed at me and would drink himself into stupor and go to sleep...I hope all of you are doing well...
Sincerely, Reliefseeker
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Post by lydski on Feb 13, 2007 0:30:50 GMT -5
Good one Frisky! You just get friskier every day!!
Reliefseeker- I am so sorry for all your pain. It is unbelievable that the ER doesn't admit you and keep testing to help you.
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Post by life on Feb 13, 2007 19:31:46 GMT -5
Hi All~~ I've not been posting much as I am having computer difficulties. It keeps shutting off on me. D r a t ! I'll reply and hit 'post reply' and it'll go off line and all I wrote is lost. D o u b l e D r a t !! So, perhaps in a day or two, I'll be back. And Frisk.....
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Post by jwf on Feb 13, 2007 19:56:04 GMT -5
Hi Megan,
You asked about Artemisinin. Hope this helps, from the General Health board:
tinyurl.com/cdcqk
Blue Skies..........John
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Post by Orion*** on Feb 13, 2007 21:54:30 GMT -5
Hi All~~ I've not been posting much as I am having computer difficulties. It keeps shutting off on me. D r a t ! I'll reply and hit 'post reply' and it'll go off line and all I wrote is lost. D o u b l e D r a t !! So, perhaps in a day or two, I'll be back. And Frisk..... =====================================This happens to me --I got to where I would C&P to preserve my post and sooner or late it would take it but at least it never got lost, Thanks for the bit on artemenisen John.. I truly believe that cumanda and arteminesen forms a good base to work from...+ ionic copper.
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Post by Orion*** on Feb 13, 2007 22:09:48 GMT -5
Reliefseeker---Have you ever used camphorated oil as a topical---some times I will drive it in with DSMO---They seem to come to the surface gasping for air...
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Post by ppy18 on Feb 13, 2007 22:13:13 GMT -5
my computer freezes all the time on this site. my roommate kept saying it was the site, i thought it was just because the computer is crappy. now i wonder.
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Post by ruth on Feb 13, 2007 22:20:58 GMT -5
a lot of the time i cannot get back on here, so, i
have been leaving it open by that top L. dash.
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Post by life on Feb 13, 2007 23:49:40 GMT -5
Hi Megan~~ (I'm using a friend's computer for a while tonight and thought I'd pop by). Art: JWF's link is great. A couple of things about taking it. 1. It kills a-sexual parasites -- so, stay near a bathroom when you first use it -- I've never seen anything mentioned on any sites about this -- but, it literally 'blew' stuff out of my intestines the first time. Not painful. Just messy (I was driving in my car!!!! ) Had to go home and wash off . 2. Vit. C: Wait 2-3 hours before and after taking Art. It won't hurt you its just that the C will render the ART useless. 3. Take it with oils -- if your taking omega's, that will work just fine, or yogurt, cottage cheese; oils increase Art's efficacy. 4. The ideal timing is 5 days on and 7 days off. What happens is the ART increases an enzyme produced in your intestines and that lining of enzymes diminishes ART's ability to be absorbed. If you want to do it longer, taking ART as suppositories will get around that as well as applying the ART to your skin with DMSO - if you want to go longer than 5 days. 5. Taking Grapefruit Seed extract is suppose to increase ART's efficacy and help keep the enzymes down. 6. Some doctors are now starting to recommend taking Turmeric with ART -- they work together on parasite-load somehow. Benefits I found from taking it the first time: hair stopped falling out could sleep through the night floaters in eyes went away ringing in ears stopped I could breath better (must have killed something in my lungs) Hair unkinked crazy hairs -- i had coarse think grey ones went away I no longer needed to wear a diaper -- bladder? kidneys? my liver unswelled When I go back to my classroom every year in the fall -- my hair starts thinning and falling out again -- so I always to ART in the fall. I think I've just talked myself into taking it again myself! Hope this helps, life is good
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