Thoughts, clues, questions & info ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE...ARRGHH!!Re: For #34548 - Re: For Unyquity.......

Hello - I am replying to your post as best I can. And I've got more thoughts, clues & questions for you :)
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""Do you have a juicer? If so what kind? ""

Yes, I have a Breville which is the newest and an old Champion which I do not use. Time to dust off the Champion, the Brevilles (being centrifugal) produce a VERY low quality of juice.  More reading so you'll understand how important your Champion is:

http://curezone.com/upload/_N_Forums/Natural_Heali/JuicerInformation.doc

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""you say the pictures were "all red", I assume this means you've been told you have a bleeding ucler. (???) I'm going to continue with that assumption.""

I always get a copy of any tests from doctors, including cd's of the films - well, the report I have was mailed to me from the doctor - it has 5 images on the paper - they appear light red.

The 1st one states under the picture:
Medium hiatal hernia
The 2nd one states: Gastro-esophageal junction
The 3rd one states: Narrow band image
The 4th one states: Ulcers in the stomach body
The 5th one states: Ulcers in the stomach body

Yet nothing about "bleeding ulcer"...hmmm

Then they go on to say:

During the procedure we found the following:

Normal mucosa in the duodenum (biopsy) no blood in the mucosa
Ulcers in the stomach body (biopsy) but not "bleeding ulcer"
Erythema in the antrum compatible with gastritis (biopsy)  see below
Medium hiatal hernia that's an easy fix and something most people develop when they've never done any colon cleansing.
Normal mucosa in the esophagus (biopsy and dilation) and no blood in the mucosa of the esophagus either. Otherwise normal EGD to second part of the duodenum  For those that don't know, here is the definition of an EGD:

Often called an upper endoscopy, this is a medical test in which a thin, flexible, plastic tube with a tiny camera and light at the end (an endoscope) is slid down the esophagus and perhaps into the stomach, so its inner surfaces can be seen and examined. 

This procedure OFTEN result in irritation, harm, rupture and various complications.  The camera/light/tubing was shoved through the pyloric sphincter of the lower stomach and pushed all the way to the lower duodenum (this could have impacted the areas where the gallbladder & pancreas at the duodenum).  "They" call it a 'simple test', but #34548 has reported his condition worsening since the procedure.

http://curezone.com/upload/_N_Forums/Natural_Heali/stomachDuodenum.jpg

With the correct knowledge, we can heal ourselves simply by discussing the symptoms and applying the cure.  There's generally no need for invasive, harmful tests & procedures.

Various (applicable) Definitions of Erythema:

abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)

diffuse or patchy redness of skin, blanching on pressure, due to congestion of cutaneous capillaries.

Redness of the skin caused by blood clogging in small blood vessels.

is a capillary congestion which gives rise to reddened skin.

Erythema is the name given to red skin due to increased blood supply and may be applied to any red coloured dermatosis. Erythema

The "antrum" is:

The portion of the stomach where food collects prior to passage into the small intestine, also contains the acid secreting cells.

the bottom part of the stomach near the pyloric sphincter

Questions: since blood from the esophagus, stomach, and most of the upper intestinal tract usually appears as "coffee grounds" in the fecal mattter, I need to ask if you have you seen any "coffee grounds" or other evidence of blood in your stools recently?

It seems to me, these tests indicate ulceration & a hiatal hernia, but do not indicate bleeding ulcers.  Did the doctor TELL you the ulceration was bleeding?

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You say: ""Get outside barefoot and in the sun 2x daily for at least 15 minutes per session.""

Well, I live in Florida and was taking vitamin D supplements for some time because I was always too sick to really enjoy the pool here, the sun, etc. Well, for the last two months I have sunned in the pool on a float, 1/2 an hour on each side - I am tanning but my purpose was to really raise my vitamin D from 27 to way up - well I had these blood tests taken about a week ago (I belong to Life Extension - and I have no insurance, but their blood tests are a fraction of what you would pay through a doctor - I hate them all ((doctors)), but that's a long story) and my vitamin D went from 27 to : "Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy 28.8 Low ng/mL 32.0-100.0" - at least it is going up but it is still low and I was thinking of perhaps taking vitamin D supplements again.  Please do not add supplements to complicate this picture.  The liver & kidneys are responsible for the sythesis of sunlight into Vitamin D...and you are obviously not assimilating/processing nutrients.

Vitamin D as acquired from the diet or produced in the skin is biologically inactive. It must be metabolized by the liver to produce 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃. However, this compound is also biologically inactive under physiological circumstances and must be activated by the kidney to produce the final vitamin D hormone, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃. This hormonal form of vitamin D plays an essential role in stimulating intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus

, in the mobilization of calcium from bone, and in renal reabsorption of calcium.

Attempting to treat a "symptom" (lack of Vitamin D) by supplementing Vitamin D (especially in a form that is unnatural to the body) may or may NOT succeed at changing the leve of Vitamin D in the bloodstream.  But that changes nothing but a test result...it doesn't tell you if the Vitamin D is being properly assimilated and utilized at all.  It's like putting a piece of duct tape over the oil light on your dashboard.  Oh sure, everything LOOKS okay now, but that doesn' mean the problem is fixed (or that one didn't just make it worse).  #34578, please keep getting out in the sun.  And we'll start working on your liver & kidneys whenever you're ready.

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Briefly, I have been on bio-identical hormones on and off for several years - my levels were so very low, of course.  Yet another situation of not addressing the CAUSE of the symptoms.  I had an EXTREME hormone imbalance in my early 40s (and horrendous menopausal symptoms).  It ALL disappeared after ONE colon cleanse.  Why? because the sigmoid colon wraps directly around the uterus & ovaries and when even the slightest bit swollen, squeezes them 'out of function'.  My "test" would have shown I needed hormones, but what I needed was to UNsquish my uterus & ovaries.  Had I plowed my body/bloodstream with hormones it did NOT need from a source that is NOT natural, I would have done a LOT of harm (even though...I may have bandaided the symptoms, with that piece of duct tape over the oil light).   

And I have been taking Hydrocortisone (which is a hormone) for adrenal fatigue - I also take Armour thyroid and have a phone consult appointment with my doc in Colorado tomorrow. She started in conventional medicine/research but has gone over to alternative. ***

Oh, you didn't mention Hydrocortisone before.  Hydrocortisone can easily cause ulcers.

Hydrocortisone makes your stomach and intestines more susceptible to the irritating effects of alcohol, aspirin, and certain arthritis medications. This effect increases your risk of ulcers.

Your doctor may tell you to use an antacid between meals to protect your stomach from getting an ulcer.

Other common side effects: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Bloody or black, tarry stools. Coughing up blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting. Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist. Pain in a joint or tendon,such as your wrist, elbow, or ankle. Shortness of breath, cold sweat, and bluish-colored skin. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Unusual bruising. Unusual thoughts, feelings, or behavior.

*** As hundreds/thousands of people on CZ have learned (as well as a large percentage on this forum) "alternative medicine" is generally no more healing than allopathic...they just use band-aids that are a bit less toxic (but many times just as disruptive to the body).  The term "alternative medicine" has it root is the phrase "Complementary Alternative Medicine"...that is, medicine that is designed to complement allopathic medicine.  

I don't know how deep your knowledge is regarding 'conspiracy realities', but most CZers have at least some knowlege.  So put what knowledge you have into this thought:  The greatest and most successful healers of all times have been persecuted, arrested, jailed and harrassed.  That's because their methodology and works were a THREAT to allopathic medicine, profit and the plans of the Posers That Be.  Yet we are freely able to go to "alternative practicioners" and they are not persecuted in any way.  Why is that?  Because alternative medicine is NOT a threat.  People don't get healed and experience vibrant health from taking supplements, they just end up with 16 bottles of supplements instead of 16 bottles of pharmaceuticals...but they end up even more 'broke' because insurance won't pay for the supplements.  Speaking of which, if supplements worked and saved the insurance companies money?  Insurance companies would pay for supplements!

I have been following alternative medicine for years but never follow through with my protocols - Thank heavens you haven't followed through with 'alternative medicine', you might be worse! I certainly hope someone informed you that Hydrocortisone is brutally addictive, and it stops your adrenals from working.  Hence one must wean off of it VERY slowly, because your adrenals that were simply "stressed" or "exhausted" before, are now virtually non-functioning

and of course if you do not integrate or keep up with anything, you will never see results. You wouldn't have liked the result in keeping up with a more stringent regime of supplements, tests and 'bandaiding. I think also there might be a parasite problem but I will not bore you with the details of why I think this. It is too lengthy, right now, to explain.Virtually everybody has a parasite problem.  Many cultures de-worm themselves regularly...but Americans only de-worm their pets & livestock :(  On our doctors are DISMAL when it comes to parasites.

Also, I am not vegan but vegetarian - however, in the last few months I have had a desire for meat but will only eat the grass fed, organic chopped sirloin from Whole Foods a few times a month. There are those that keep pushing me to eat meat saying that is why I am sick and then you look at the millions of vegetarians all around the world including here in the U.S. who are perfectly healthy. You are likely sick for a variety of reasons (as I'm sure you're starting to understand).  In a nutshell, our bodies are as intricate and supercharged as a Ferrari or the Space Shuttle, and due to our toxic planet, lifestyles and horribly disrupting stress & EMFs, our organs have been running at top speed, 24 hours a day for DECADES...without the SLIGHTEST bit of regular maintenance.  Our bodies have the programmed schematics and ability to heal themselves (IF we are willing to do the work it takes to get them back to the point that those healing schematics are able to kick-in...by cleansing/restoring ALL the organs, detoxifying and giving our body the energy it needs to heal itself via juice fasting and superfoods...while using the NATURAL herbal remedies that do NOT disrupt natural homestasis and push the body further away from it's ability to restore itself).  True healing doesn't come out of a bottle (it never EVER did).  Healing is an action word :)

And, I have had colonics over the years as recently as one month ago but cannot afford them anymore. I also had a couple of tests run by Genova Labs for heavy metals and was shocked at how high some metals like cadmium were in my body. I followed with quite a few chelation treatments which brought their levels down but not completely. Cannot have any more treatments - cannot afford them any more.  You don't need to have expensive colonics, nor do you EVER have to have body/kidney/liver stressing chelation to rid yourself of heavy metals and toxins.  You need a a safe, organized, logical 'system overhaul' and to do the maintenace that should have been done for decades.  The miracle?  That no matter how long or how bad the symptoms, the healing schematics in our body will ALWAYS work.  But it's necessary to have an organized system, and it's crucial to do our best to do as much as we can, all at the same time (that way the results and energy come to us MUCH faster).  The following is from another post:

Doing one cleanse at a time, can sometimes work against you.  Think of it like restoring an automobile that's been driven hard & fast for 20 years without much regular maintenance.  The exhaust is clogged, the fuel lines are filthy, the oil/filter needs changed, the carburetor needs calibrated and cleaned, sparks & plugs changed & gapped, alternator fixed/adjusted; overall suspension aligned; new tires needed, brake pads replaced., etc.  If you cleanse the exhaust & fuel lines (similar to the colon & parasite) before cleansing the oil/filter and carb (liver & parasites), you end up filthy fuel lines and clogged exhaust before you get the carb/oil/filter done.  New tires & brake pads before an alignment? A waste of new tires/brake pads.  If the alternative is 'shorting or weak' that stresses all the system parts.  The human body is no different.  It's always much more effective to 'put it up on blocks' and do a full body cleanse/restore, than it is to do it one at a time.  Yep, it's more work, but it's FAR more effective (and you'll get MUCH more life out of the car by doing it that way).  Remember: in this toxic/poisoned world, our bodies are like high-performance automobiles CONSTANTLY in overdrive (generally running on VERY low grade fuel with extremely little maintenance).  There's no truly safe/healthy protocol (maintenance) we can do, that's as extreme as the totally unnatural conditions we live in.

As for juicing, it is very tiresome when you are already fatigued but, I will do my best. Now that you've given me more information, it's obvious that we have a LOT more work to do that just healing a bleeding ulcer (if there even is one).  Juicing will be a great help to you, but it's FAR from "the answer".  You're going to need to start cleansing & healing your organs (all of them, but ESPECIALLY your colon & digestive tract), start weaning off the Hydrocortisone and get yourself a LOT more information...so that you can get EXCITED & MOTIVATED to heal yourself.  You CAN do it...there are a LOT of people on this forum that will be right here doing it with you (and supporting you).  Whenever you're ready for that information, let me know.  I've got some videos you can buy/watch (and there's some online)...and you can ask ALL the questions you want (and take as much time as you need to 'get your ducks in a row') IF you decide to heal yourself naturally.

Sorry for the lengthy post but I wanted to fill you in with as much info as I could.  I appreciate the information - it made everything MUCH more clear.

Thank you - I will have to read all those links at some other time - I have copied them into a file and will read them one at a time.  You're more than welcome!  And I want you to know...I did not tell you all this to discourage you (although when one is weak & "sick & tired", it's likely discouraging).  The reason I told you this is so that you can start to believe that you CAN have vibrant health once again, and do & be ANYTHING that you want to be.  This program is based on the works of two natural healers that successfully cured THE most insidious and advanced incurable diseases CONSISTENTLY.  It will heal anything and anybody!! 

Blessings aplenty - Unyquity