Received this e-mail from my sister, edited for personal details:
X has been suffering with stress anxiety depression for several months now an don't seem to be improving. What r the best meds with the least side effects to take for a short time to help him a bit? Is lithium any good? He needs something to lift his moods. Any suggestions. Hopin to take him to docs this week.
For some context, my reply was the following:
Lithium is prescribed for bi-polar, and has some side-effects. All other depression meds have side effects, some (if not most) quite serious. That doesn't mean that nothing can be done. Look at some of the threads here:
http://www.curezone.org/forums/f.asp?f=27
It also helps to identify the root cause. For example, is he still smoking weed? If so, tell him to quit immediately. It's a well known cause of psychoses. Seriously messes up your brain chemistry, and you don't do that without paying a heavy price. He's prob. got some serious detoxing to do, one way or another.
If he's serious about getting better, one of the best ways is fasting, but that requires fantastic self-discipline, and not everybody can manage it. M/time, he can do a lot to help himself. Proper sleep, exercise, a good diet low in refined carbs but high in fruit, veg., protein and good fats, all help. And tell him to stay well clear of the friggin' weed, or else abandon any hope of ever getting better.
I'll send some more info under separate cover, and probably start a thread for him on curezone later on. He should get some useful advice from experts who know better than me.
So, over to said experts in the wider curzone community. Any other ideas or suggestions out there please?
I think you may have it backwards. I definately wouldn't give him meds. Look how many have commited suicide while on meds.
There is such a thing as choosing the right strain of cannibus. CBD strains are the medical strains. They eliminate the high, at least most of it.
https://www.leafly.com/start-exploring/curb-depression
Thanks for the response InCharge. It gives me the opportunity to clarify a couple of points.
Something may have been lost in translation here, but I am most emphatically NOT advocating lamestream meds for depression. I am actually trying to dissuade my sister from even considering them coz of the numerous of often serious side-effects. And yes, that includes death by suicide, not to mention being implicated in the US in mass shootings perpetrated by those under the influence of psychotropic drugs.
As for cannabis, the therapeutic use and value of CBD Oil (the active ingredient) taken orally for specific ailments is not in question. Smoking the stuff over prolonged periods for recreational purposes, whether medical grade or not, is.
I should also add that the bi-polar disorder diagnosis is not yet confirmed. He exhibits some mild symptoms of the disorder, but his main problem appears to be anxiety and stress-induced depression. Removal of the root cause of his stress (which I believe is mainly down to money and work issues) will probably go a long way to curing his condition.
The question then boils down to what natural coping mechanisms he can turn to for relief for his condition without resorting to 'standard care'?
For what it's worth, I include here advice received from a good friend, just in case others who are similarly afflicted find it helpful:
The problem is always the same. Drugs…..lithium batteries. So that’s covered.
If people who screw up their body don’t want to get to the root cause of their condition then it is almost a non-starter. And I gather as it's your sis who is asking she is possibly more concerned than your nef.
Anyway one routine which is supposed to help with depression is early rise and daily skin rubs with a strong brush or loofa (until skin goes bright red). And check the vitamin D as he might be in need of sunlight. Also very physical activities help as does less time on blue light emitting screens before bed.
But all this is complex as the root cause could be psychological too. Issues at work, or relationship, money worries, gambling, electrosensitivity. Count your lucky stars that you are as interested in health as I am. If it doesn’t save you it at least empowers ya.
Thank you very much refreshed. Yes, I do my best to help those I love. Isn't that one of the main driving forces that makes life worthwhile and worth the living?
Those links look both interesting and very helpful, and I'm sure mom is taking note. I've linked her into the thread so she can follow the discussion.
Thanks again for taking the time & trouble to contribute some excellent ideas.
Live long and prosper, and may you avoid The Donald Trap.......err, sorry, Trump.
Received this useful info from the friend mentioned above, which hopefully might benefit others as well:
Negative ion Generators:
1. Studies show high levels of negative ions can be as effective at treating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as commonly prescribed antidepressants (obviously discuss any medication changes with your doctor).
2. Improved energy levels and focus. Research at the University of California showed negative ions normalize serotonin levels in the brain, potentially improving a person’s positive outlook and mood.
3. Better sleep. A French study found using negative ionizers could help you to sleep better. This is once again due to their positive effects in normalizing serotonin production in the brain.
Hi, I've been crashing since the beginning of the year. I have candida and some other stuff that hasn't been diagnosed. I was hypothyroid at one point. Right now I'm getting shortness of breath, numb extremeties, muscle weakness, light headedness, cold hands, trouble concentrating, headache, restless sleep, overreaction to loud noises, and extreme tiredness/falling asleep in bad situations. I just got off of lithium which I was on for over a year, I'm hoping it was affecting my thyroid and things will go back to normal. The worst of the muscle weakness is gone since then, but everything else is still just as bad. My doc only will test tsh and it was normal. I feel like when I had hypothytroidism and suspected adrenal fatigue.
I'm wondering if it's a good idea to try iodine regularly and see if it helps. I took around 50mg of KI last night and my neck is still swollen and hurts a little. It made me feel worse. My doc suggested a gentle detox, GI effects comprehensive profile for my stomach issues, and maca for my endocrine system. He also has me on b complex shots. I take chlorella, oxygen/enzyme/mineral drops, apple cider vinegar, cal/mag/zinc, a food based multi, potassium, flax seed oil, and a probiotic also. I'm not very consistent with everything though.
It's going to be very hard to get much of any testing done, and all my routine lab work has come back normal. My doc said I've already had so much testing that there's not much else he can test for that would be helpful (I don't believe that though).
Does anyone have any ideas on how to approach this and if the iodine is a good idea? I heard it can make hypothyroidism worse in combination with the effects of lithium. I need some kind of game plan. BTW, I get overstimulated and anxious from every adaptogen besides maca, and even a lot of amino acids give me weird psych effects. Let me know if anyone has any good ideas, I need some kind of energy to get through school and work.
Hi, So I've been dealing with some pretty heavy fatigue and muscle weakness since the beginning of this year. I am experiencing shortness of breath, light headedness, numbness in hands in feet, shooting pains, quickly tiring muscles, general fatigue, cold extremeties, trouble concentrating, easy bruising, trouble conforming my muscles into certain positions, and headaches. I had bad candida for a long time which has been more under control for the last year and a half, but got very toxic fighting it. Every time I go for bloodwork, everything comes back normal. No lyme, normal cbc, normal thyroid, no anemia, liver enzymes are good. My muscles get weaker from sugar and carbs, antifungals and probiotics don't do anything to help anymore and food mistakes arent as costly as they used to be. The yeast seems to be at a stand still, as if my system is blocked up or something. Currently taking fluconazole, colloidal silver, and a probiotic with no effect. I am on 600mg of lithium which seems to make everything worse. My doctor tried potassium and it didn't work, now he has me starting B12 injections.
Does anybody know what could be causing all this or what I could do to try to get some energy back? The only things I can think to do are to detox and try to clean out my gut with psyllium and bentonite and get off of the lithium (I've never been able to tolerate it). When I got out of the hospital after my course of nystatin a year and a half ago, I was in the gym 3 days a week and getting stronger. I want to get back there, but i can't figure out how. My diet is very healthy and low glycemic/low carb, I do slip up here and there though. I'm wondering if nutritional balancing is worth looking into. Can anyone comment on that idea? If anyone needs more information to get a better idea of what's going on, I can elaborate further. Please help.
Bugged out -
The ridged, brown color, maggot shape of your specimen looks amazingly like a Bot Fly Larvae - species Cuterebra or Gasterophilus Intestinalis!
Pictures of Cuterebra:
http://squananimalhospital.com/files/2013/10/bot-fly-3.jpg
http://bugguide.net/node/view/271832/bgimage
Picture of Gasterophilus Intestinalis:
Have you been hiking or camping outdoors in the woods in recent months?
The first stage of Cuterebras usually infect rabbits & rodents, but sometimes enter the nose or mouth of dogs & cats, & migrate within their bodies to complete their life cycle.
Other species of Bot Flies (Dermatobia hominis) burrow into the scalp or soft tissue of arms, legs, back, etc, of humans.
But I've never read any case reports about any species of Bot Flies completing their life cycle within the GI tract of humans!#?
Are you sure it emerged from your rectum? Did you check your bum to see if it emerged from one of your cheeks?
Maybe you should submit the photo of your ripply, grubby, maggoty specimen to "Ripley's Believe It Or Not"?
Well, whatever *IT* is, at least it's *OUT* & no longer *IN* in your body!#? (lol)
Cheers - ICU
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuterebra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatobia_hominis
http://squananimalhospital.com/general/bot-fly-larvae-in-dog-in-manasquan-nj/
"There are 34 species of bot fly larvae in North America, their scientific name is Cuterebra. They usually infect rabbits and rodents, although occasionally larvae mistakenly infect dogs and cats. The adult is a fly that looks like a bee, but doesn’t sting. The adult only lives a short time and it’s main goal in life is to lay eggs by rabbit and rodent burrows. The eggs hatch into larvae and are ready to attach to a passing animal to continue their life cycle.
While a dog or cat is rooting around a rabbit or mouse den a larvae can attach to the pet and enter the pet through the nose or mouth. Contrary to popular belief the bot larvae do not burrow through intact skin. The larvae will migrate inside the body and cause one of three syndromes:
1. Larvae can migrate to the brain, especially in felines, and cause neurological signs like circling, seizures, blindness or behavior changes. This is the typical cause of Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy.
2. Larvae can migrate in and around the lungs and trachea causing respiratory signs.
3. Most commonly, larvae eventually migrate to the skin and form a warble, or swelling where the larvae make a breathing hole. (See picture above) The larvae will grow and mature here, then pop out as a maggot 3-6 weeks later to burrow in the soil. In the soil they pupate into an adult fly to continue their life cycle.
Treatment of bots in the skin of pets is simply by extracting them surgically. (See picture above) Oftentimes the opening needs to be made bigger so the larvae can be pulled out intact. If the larvae breaks apart under the skin an allergic reaction can occur. Treatment of larvae in the brain of cats depends on a case by case basis, but usually requires an MRI for diagnosis and a variety of drugs for treatment. Treatment of respiratory cuterebra also involves a variety of drugs.
For more detailed information on Cuterebra in pets see http://www.capcvet.org/capc-recommendations/cuterebriasis"
Hi annemariewhit,
I personally did not have your problem but I know of several people who have had similar problems. My suggestion beside the change in diet is to do a bowel cleanse followed by a 5 to 7 days of stone softening protocol with coffee enemas then a liver flush.
Please read my blog titled “My challenge” link below.
Propaul
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