many people have thyroid issues with and after pregnancy. This is different than an autoimmune thyroid condition, and I have known several people who WERE able to come off of Synthroid successfully in such cases. I think it is definitely worth a shot. -tea-   [End]
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my hypothyroid story: I have Hashimotos thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition. I have been on the exact same dose of thyroid supplement (Synthroid) for 9 years. I have never yet needed an increasing amount of Synthroid. I am not overweight, although one of the tipoffs that I had a thyroid problem was that I went from very underweight (and probably hyperthyroid) to gaining 20 lbs, and reaching a more ”normal” weight, in the course of one year. I also had other hypothyroid symptoms. My naturopath says that in the case of Hashimoto’s, you really need to stay on the Synthroid until you c ...
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my first flush stirred up a full hornets nest. i had EVERY nasty symptom I have every had. I had 4 days of visual migraine aura, hormone/adrenaline surges that knocked me off my feet, numb and tingling arms and feet, severe bloating and gas, altered vision, chest pain, bruising easily, dizziness, severe fatigue, all over the period of about one month. That was last month. This month, I feel better, better than I did BEFORE the flush but to tell you the truth, I am scared to flush again! I will eventually, but I have to gather my courage first. :o) I may try a gentler approach next ...
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Yes, Mag citrate is less harsh, and for those of us that are pretty sensitive (like me, I used Mag Citrate!) The mag citrate is ok as a substitute. -T-   [End]
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I too have Hashimoto’s. One of the questions you really want to ask the MD is whether or not you are still making antibodies against your own thyroid. In my opinion, and the opinion of my naturopath, if you are making antibodies against your own thyroid, then I need the Synthroid (or Armour, or whatever your choice of med is.) In the meantime, I can work on correcting the diet, get healthy, support the immune system. Them check back with the antibody situation. Once I get my immune system to stop making antibodies to my own thyroid, then I will stop taking the Synthroid.   [End]
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Ditto for me... I’d like to find one too. I live in the Portland Oregon Area.   [End]
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Look in the information section of this discussion forum... there are many flush recipes and tips as well as rationales etc.   [End]
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Just a reminder... you do need fats to stimulate your gallbladder. You just need to make sure you get the GOOD fats. Omega3 fatty acids in the form of flax seed oil, or fish oil, is a good choice. Without fats to stimulate your gallbladder, it won’t be putting the bile out there that you need for healthy digestion. Just a reminder. You might want to check out the info on this forum about ”fats that kill and fats that heal”.   [End]
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Blood in stool.... if it is bright red blood, then it is probably not from something that he ate. If he had a bleeding ulcer that was bothered by ibuprofen etc, then the blood would be partially digested by the time it hit the toilet. You would see tarry stools, or coffe-grounds type stools. If it is bright red blood, it is from a source much lower in the intestines, probably from internal or external hemorrhoids. Unless it is a large amount of bright blood, in which case it could be an active bleed... and an emergency. Just a sidenote... colon cancer is one of the only completely av ...
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Just a side note on Red raspberry Leaf Tea... it tastes awesome! It has a delicate black Tea-like flavor. For those that cant have caffeine (such as pregnant women) but miss their black tea, go out and pick some up. I drink this tea purely for the flavor.   [End]
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Please get him checked by a physician. there are some liver and biliary conditions that can start to show themselves at about his age, and some of those conditions are surgically reversible if caught quickly, but can necessitate liver transplantation if they are ignored. Please get him checked medically first to rule out these conditions! -t-   [End]
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anyone notice that magnesium makes them feel ”spacey”? I took mag citrate with my liver flush, and have been taking a small amount of Colosan as maintenance since because I have such a sluggish bowel. But I notice that I often feel ”spacey” and a little headachy and light sensitive after taking it. Anyone else notice that effect or have any idea why it might be?   [End]
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I must say I hesitate to step into a cleanse again too soon for a few reasons. My first concern is that I don’t want to become dependent on laxatives of stool softening-type products. This first cleanse seemed to give me MORE constipation on rebound rather than helping me conquer it. Second, I had so many horrible effects from the cleanse. I had a visual migraine aura for an entire week, without a true headache (first migraine in about 5 years). I had severe hormone surges, or adrenaline rushes, that would come out of nowhere and almost knock me flat. I had nausea every morning for ab ...
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I did a bowel cleanse and liver flush about a month ago and am STILL having residual issues. I have chronic constipation with my IBS, and Guar Gum (benefiber) was recommended to me. But taking ANY causes me so much painful gas... as do all the other fiber supplements I have tried. I am so frustrated. I cant seem to get rid of the constipation. my diet has been great, with over 100 oz of water per day, for over a month now, and yet without assistance, my transit time is still around 4 days. I value any advice. Do I just put up with the gas and constipation, keep doing the good diet, ...
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Green stools indicate bile. ... it means your bile flow is increased, or your transit time (the time it takes the stool to go through your bowel and be eliminated) is increased. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing if it is short-term. I had green stools when I was first taking liver-support herbs and having frequent stools. They have since resolved.   [End]
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I have actually been off gluten for about 2 years. That isn’t hard for me to do. What is frustrating is that while the diarrhea and cramping are gone since I went gluten=free... I am now chronically constipated. I had hoped the colon cleanse and liver flush would help... and the magnesium and coffee enemas helped during the cleanse. But now that it is over, I am back to the constipation problem, seemingly worse than before, because now I am not eating as much volume. I am unsure of what to do to remedy it.   [End]
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I used to have IBS with severe cramping and diarrhea and swings to constipation, but after stopping gluten about 2 years ago, I have no diarrhea, just chronic constipation. I did a liver/gallbladder cleanse a few weeks ago, taking some mag citrate during, and a coffee enema afterwards, and have been VERY constipated since. Help! I don’t want to keep doing laxatives or enemas because I don’t want to get dependent on them. I have a very lazy bowel! my transit time seems to be around 3-4 days. I am taking glutamine and acidophilus, as well as GI enzymes and peppermint with meals. My die ...
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I had remaining pain after a flush a few weeks ago, and a coffe enema was recommended... as being gentler on the body than another flush, but does draw out toxins. Perhaps you could try one of those?   [End]
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My naturopath recommends that people with gallbladder issues eat radishes as a snack several times a day between meals as an astringent.   [End]
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I have had ”IBS” for about 15 years, with swings from severe diarrhea/cramps to constipation. A few years ago, I stopped eating wheat, and VOILA! No more diarrhea and cramps, but now I am constantly and agonizingly constipated. I did a cleanse 3 weeks ago, and took Mag citrate with the cleanse to keep things moving. But now, my gut is NOT functioning for me. (My transit time sems to be about 4 and a half days) I am miserable! I am taking glutamine and Acidophilus and well as digestive enzymes and a very healthy diet, as well as drinking tons of water. But I am miserable! I dont want ...
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I am post flush and feeling horrible... I think I need to ”get things moving” still a bit more. But my kidneys are really hurting. Anyone know if magnesium citrate is hard on the kidneys?   [End]
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I do have some digestive enzymes, I haven’t taken them in a while. I will start them up again. Thanks. -tanya-   [End]
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I have tried some stimulant laxatives, and they do work somewha,t but only for the time I use them, then the problem seems to worsen once I quit using them. Fiber tends to make me feel MORE constipated, if that makes any sense. As of about 3 months ago, I exercise every day, drink TONS of water, take acidophilus and eat a great diet now, and my digestive system is STILL sluggish. ALso, magnesium tends to make me feel very spacey and dizzy, so I am not comfortable taking oxy etc.... I think I got used to having the stress/gluten combo of bowel stimulation that gave me cramps and diarrhe ...
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I did a liver cleanse about a week ago and now have dizziness and kidney pains. I was wondering if anyone knows of something to give my kidneys a little ”boost”?   [End]
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I am plagued by chronic constipation. I used to get severe diarrhea and cramps all the time, then went gluten-free 2 years ago, and my system seemed to just hibernate! My transit time is way too long. What can I do to get it back to normal??   [End]
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good to know!! thank you, I will proceed with the coffee. -t-   [End]
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Jammed up is exactly what my GB seems to be. There are no calcified stones on US, but it sure seems to be pretty mad at me right now!   [End]
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I am in the middle of major gallbladder issues and am fresh post-liver flush. And today, all my lymph nodes started swelling up, my throat is sore, and I am getting muscle aches. I am also having constant lower back pain and gallbladder pain every time I eat. My GI system is moving about as quickly as it can under the circumstances. I have found that magnesium citrate or epsom salts makes me feel very spacey and my head swim and vision change, so I can’t go that route right now. I am and have been drinking TONS of water. I was going to take the suggestion of a coffee enema for the ga ...
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I am doing castor oil packs every night, I have been for about one week now. And actually, I seem to notice a little more tenderness when I do them. But I do feel better afterwards. I wake up feeling nauseaous in the AM. My western medicine docs want to put a heart monitor on me and check for heart rhythm problems. Just what I probably think there is the LEAST chance of. I am convinced that this is a severe reaction to the flush. I will consider the coffee enema. Thanks!   [End]
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I finished my liver cleanse and flush about a week and a half ago now, and I am feeling WORSE still, just about every day. Every day for the past 4 days,out of nowhere, I have been having these huge adrenaline rushes that just about knock me off my feet. They knock the breath out of me, and leave me sweating and shaking, and my vision gets and stays flickery for a good 20-45 minutes afterwards. It is like anxiety attacks without the anxiety. I have never experienced anything like it before. It is precipitated my what I think are gallbladder spasms. A few minutes before the ”rush” I f ...
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Can detoxes and cleanses possibly permanently alter vision? It has been over a week now since my flush, and my vision is different. I am definitely more light and color sensitive. Nothing is double or fuzzy, but it feels almost like my deth percetion changed. I actually feel better WITHOUT my glasses now, the dizziness and strain decreases when I take them off. It feels like my prescrition is suddenly wrong, like I am wearing someone elses glasses. Is that possible with detox? Should I go get my vision checked right away, or wait until the ”detox dust” settles and go get it checked ...
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I wouldn’t at all if my diet needed to change forever, if I just felt GOOD even at that. But right now, I am still feeling horrible. My vision is wierd, it feels like my depth perception is different, and I am still having gallbladder type pains on and off throughout the day. It is a little scary, actually. My physician just shook his head, and is ordering another ultrasound for my abdomen. He also said I should get my vision checked, maybe my glasses are old. But this happened SUDDENLY, i really doubt that SUDDENLY my vision could change that dramatically. -tanya-   [End]
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After having done my bowel cleanse and liver flush I have to agree that cleansing processes DO tend to stir up the toxins and for me, a storm of odd symptoms I have had over the years... most of which were unexplained. I have had repeats of so many odd things in these past few weeks... joint pains, muscle pains, back pain, migraine for the first time in 5 years, migraine aura(for several days), numbness in hands, ”buzzing” sensations in my heels, vision changes (is it possible that I will need new glasses? I can’t seem to handle wearing my glasses now.) My stomach is still very grumpy i ...
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I don’t know about toxins or parasites. But many of my symptoms started in high school, and most of the GI symptoms dropped off when I went gluten-free about 3 years ago. Constipation and mucus was the only GI symptom I had left until I did this cleanse. Now I have bloating and gas and all sort of things. I had the same thought... cut back to bare minimum diet with no supplements and see if it all improves. The naturopath didnt seem to think it was Candida... and I have never had any yeast infections anywhere ever in my life. But I am taking acidophilus. I had considered parasite cle ...
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These were the same symptoms I had before my detox... but they were spread out over a long period of time, not all at once, on a collision course with each other. I feel supremely nailed, having all of them at once. I eat no grain, and as of 3 weeks ago, no dairy of sugar either. I do not feel better, I feel weak, my back keeps spasming. I have also had a migraine-like aura for about 3 days now, so my vision is screwed up. I also have swollen glands and sensitive hearing, sensitivity to light as well. The detox tincture gives me green stools, and I am taking magnesium for the migraine ( ...
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I just have to say it... This is my first detox/cleanse, and I have had every odd symptom I have experienced in my LIFE in the span of the last 2 weeks. headaches, dizziness, numb feet, gut issues, abdominal pain, back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, visual auras.... It may be worth it, and it may be for a good cause, but I just have to say that it pretty much sucks at the same time. I feel like I am falling apart. Just when I start to feel a tad better, like today, something else hits me. (like today’s migraine.) I haven’t had a migraine in 4 years, until today. I have been going by t ...
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I was under the impression that the root of Christianity was thatyou are forgiven only IF you believe in Christ, no thtat He forgives regardless of people’s belief in Him. Or do you believe differently?   [End]
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Please explain to me why acupuncture is against biblical principles. I haven’t ever heard that before.   [End]
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I am drinking water, teas, electrolyte replacements (EmergenC), some broths which have sodium. I am also eating regularly. But now i am starting to get a distantly familiar pressure kind of feeling at the base of my neck, and a little throb on the left side of my head, with a small bit of visual aura/wavering.... I haven’t had a migraine in about 4 years, but this is how I remember them starting. So I am thinking migraine. I plan to crash on the sofa and hope that staves it off. any other suggestions would be appreciated.   [End]
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Thanks for the suggestion. I will be super nice to my kidneys for a while! :o) I’ll have to investigate some kidney support options. I don’t know of any. But I am continuing to drink fluids like crazy. And I am RESTING as much as possible. Thanks again, -tea-   [End]
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I just finished a cleanse that had a liver flush at the end of it, and I have been eating pretty normally for the last 2 days now, although I am still having loose stools. I am drinking lots of water and teas as well. But I have been DIZZY now for about a week and a half, and it seems to be getting worse, not better. It comes and goes throughout the day, usually worse when I am tired. Could this still be the effects of detoxifying? Is there anything I can do about it?   [End]
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I am 32 years old, I had my 2 biological children 22 months apart, and had a bile stasis liver issue with my second pregnancy, then a similar type of ”fullness” and twinges under my right rib that I noticed about 6 months after my second pregnancy. Sometimes it is worse than others, sometimes it feels like my ribs actually ”rub” against something that shouldn’t be there. Went for an ultrasound, they found no stones, liver is fine. But my gallbladder is definitely grumpy! It really kicked up after I lost about 15 lbs in the last 3 months, and started taking a liver support supplement. ...
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that was my thought as well, thanks... I’ll probably go ahead and do the flushes, since i seemed to tolerate those just fine, and forego the herbs for now. Thanks for the encouragement. It confirms my thoughts. -tanya-   [End]
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that was my thought as well, thanks... I’ll probably go ahead and do the flushes, since i seemed to tolerate those just fine, and forego the herbs for now. Thanks for the encouragement. It confirms my thoughts. -tanya-   [End]
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I got mine at Wild Oats... but I know it is available on the internet at some fine herbs and tea sites. It is clasified as a fermented red tea, I believe. And it isn’t cheap. Although the really good, older stuff is very expensive, you should be able to find some of the newer tea at a doable price. The best part is that it tastes great. I would drink it for the taste alone!   [End]
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I haven’t had gb pain for about a year and a half, then about one month ago I started a liver support remedy (in preparation for getting pregnant). the pills have milk thistle, dandelion, and turmeric. I began to have green stools and gallbladder pain. So I discontinued them. I did a ”spring cleanse” recommended by my naturopath,with a gentle, or minimal liver flush, (my first time ever doing either of those). My GB pain has mostly subsided now. BUt last night, I took just one more milk thistle, felt TONS of GB gurgling last night, and this AM I have GB pain again. My question is th ...
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I don’t know about stone prevention, but I LOVE Pu Erh tea. I drink it several times per day as well. It give me great energy. I usually drink it looseleaf with ginger root added. It is great! I was in China recently, and the Chinese tout it highly... The older Pu Erh sells over there for astronomical amounts of money. They told me it was very healing for the liver and ”cleans the blood”. If you do hear about a possible link between Pu Erh and decreased stone formation, I’d love to know. One more reason to buy it!:o)   [End]
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Anyone heard of or tried ”Threelac” for Candida? Any thoughts on it?   [End]
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You and i must be twins. I have the exact same issue. No stones on ultrasound, but finicky gallbladder. I also have IBS tacked on to that... and am in the process of trying to figure out which foods I might be sensitive to that could be aggravating my gut. My docs have told me ”sounds like an irritable bowel, sounds like an irritable gallbladder”, but they haven’t offered any suggestions, and havent suggested a colonoscopy. I don’t know if it would be ridiculous to request one, just to be SURE that my pains arent from some other problem? Maybe that is just my paranoia talking. The p ...
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I went to the acupuncturist yesterday, and she did the gallbladder points on the outside of the knee, and just below the external malleolus, outside of ankle. And within five minutes, I audibly heart my gallbladder gurgle, and the tension and pain I have had there for the last 5 days almost totally disappeared, not that area just seems tired and sensitive. The acupuncturist said people have scanned the gallbladder while pressing these points, and the gallbladder has been shown to contract almost every time. I just found that very interesting...   [End]
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Does Colosan work rather than Epsom salts for a liver flush?   [End]
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I am doing an extended colon/liver cleanse sort of deal, and a few days ago, I had a severe allergy flare. (none the day before or the day after). Sneezing, itchy skin around my nose, tops of my feet were itchy.... So yeah, I’d say it isn’t out of the realm of possibility   [End]
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I have a totally odd question... When I used to chew Gum in college, if I chewed it in the back of my mouth, my mouth would water like crazy, with a very odd, almost metallic flavor that seemed to be squirting from my back teeth. Does that seem like created by the sleep-deprived mind of a hypothyroid nursing student, or could there be a concrete reason for it?   [End]
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My husband will barely admit that he does, in fact, poop. So getting him to do a cleanse or flush of any kind, well, I had serious doubts... He was raised very conservative religious, and is emabarassed by the mention of bodily functions. I have been married to him 9 years, and have only heard him fart once! (luckily, or unluckily, for him, he married a nurse who has no issues with discussing bodily functions) But I baited him into the possibility by showing him this 20 day ”gentle cleanse” that promised to ease him into a fasting colon clease in the middle. He starts his 3 day juice ...
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I may actually end up trying to get a hold of A Moritz by phone, if anyone has the info on how to do this. Frankly, I am tired of being in limbo... MD docs don’t know, don’t pay attention. Naturopaths may be iffy, and the naturopathic route seems so vast and wide, that the info is confusing and often conflicting. I really resonate with what I read on the Sensiblehealth.com site. I really tend to like the Chinese Medicine view of things... but we don’t have many CHinese medicine experts around here. I have an appt with an acupuncturist tomorrow that is purported to know about Chinese h ...
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My naturopath doesn’t generally seem to favor liver flushes, thinks they are pretty harsh/severe. She is more comfortable with a ”gentle cleanse”. On day 15 of this cleanse there is an olive oil drink: 2 Tbsp OO with grapefruit juice, but that is about it. I am a little confused, frankly, because i haven’t heard of anyone getting relief from pressing gallbladder issues with just diet change and a colon cleanse process. Any opinions out there on whether or not such gentle measures can be effective?   [End]
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I am midway through a 20 day ”spring cleanse” that my naturopath recommended. And I am having increased gallbladder twinges and pain. Right now I am doing a ”bulking” portion, with MC lemonade in the AM, fruit for breakfast, veggies for snacks, and salads/veggies with flaxseed, and a freshlemon/ACV/olive oil dressing on it. In 2 more days I am supposed to start a 3 day juice cleanse. I feel a lot of ”gurgling” in the gallbladder, and increased twinges and fullness, ebbing and flowing throughout the day. I am also having loose, watery stools, due to mag citrate that my naturopath recom ...
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I have a very sensitive system, and one dose of magnesium citrate has me running to the bathroom for 24 hours with liquid stool. Is it necessary to use Mag sulfate (epsom salts) rather than mag citrate? Does the mag citrate not do enough to dilate the bile ducts? -tea-   [End]
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Yes, I am cutting out lactose as well. But that is a new thing. I have been low-lactose for quite a while, but just a few weeks ago I cut it out all together... I say AMEN! to your ”something is not right with me!” statement, I feel that exact same way. I need to do something to get my body to stop attacking itself! And I think getting my gut moving and my liver clean, while getting on a good diet, is a good first step. Another thought.. Vitamin B-12, some people’s guts aren’t able to digest the B-12 from their food, and this condition is commonly related to thyroid problems. I am g ...
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As to what symptoms were helped by gluten-free diet: 1)I stopped having migraines, 2)stopped having horrid cramps and diarrhea (I used to spend hours on the toilet sweating and cramping). I used to swing wildly from diarrhea to constipation. Now, though, I have a sluggish gut, so constipation issues., But I hope I can work those out too. 3)my anemia improved (still marginal, but not so constantly low anymore.)   [End]
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There is a little oddness in our family history of gut issues. 3 of my uncles, 2 cousins, and I have all had very wacky gut issues: some of us had migraines, some IBS, some thyroid issues etc.... And all have tested negative on the IGA and IGG Celiac tests. But we have all improved drastically after cutting out gluten. At the same time, though, my thyroid issue has not gone away. I am regulated on Synthroid, but I still have active antithyroid antibodies. So my immune system is still definitely screwy. My fatigue pretty much disappeared after I started taking Synthroid at at the outs ...
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thank you. I do have pain in basically all the spots on this diagram. I will check out sensiblehealth.com. Thanks   [End]
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Hi there, I need help identifying a weird abdominal pain. Please bear with the long intro! I have transient strange symptoms that seem like gallbladder pain, but confuse me sometimes. I have had 2 episodes of this, one about a year and a half ago. (about one year after my pregnancy which had liver complications), and then again starting a few weeks ago. I have twinges, or achy feelings, just under the lower edge of my right rib, typical gallbladder spot. they come and go, most notable immediately after eating, or even drinking, but sometimes in between. The strange thing is that I als ...
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My grandmother had liver cancer. Her liver basically looked, on ultrasound, like it it was ful of golf balls and baseballs. She was told by MDs that she had 6 months to live. So she started internally taking a black salve she called ”snake shit” (an affectionate term she gave it herself) several times a day. First effect was that her itching decreased, and her liver enzymes started decreasing for a while, despite the tumor. The tumor didn’t stop growing, but it slowed a bit for quite a while, and she lived for about 4 years, with pretty good quality of life, before the tumor grew to ...
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Thank you thank you thnak you for your response. That is what I needed to hear. I did get a hold of my naturopath yesterday, and she basically said that same thing. Stick with the cleanse, but take out some of the fruits (apple, pear) that I am suspicious of as possibly causing the allergy. I am doing berries and mangoes instead. She also had me take mag citrate to get things moving faster in the gut department. I ran through the gamut yesterday, of all the weird symptoms I have ever had in the past 15 years! seasonal allergy symptoms, sore joints, sore muscles, dizziness, extreme col ...
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I am new to cleansing, please bear with me, I need some advice... I am on a 20 day spring cleanse recommended by my naturopath, that has a MC lemonade portion to it on top of a bulking diet. At any rate, I felt great this AM, clear head, no pains. Then I was making one of the fruit smoothies this AM, (apple pear, banana, whey powder, flax oil)the same as I have been using for about 5 days now, and I started sneezing, skin around my nose started itching, my shins got achy,I got dizzy, had some stomach cramping, and an odd, sore, bruised sensation just right of midline over the middle of ...
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None of these foods are really new to me, and none of the symptoms are either. I just don’t usually have the symptoms all at once. If I do the pure Master cleanse, my other questions is this: when it is over, what do I eat?! Is there rhyme or reason to how to start back in? I am so frustrated and confused. I don’t want to screw up my system by depleting myself of nutrients, and yet I obviously want to find out what the heck is causing all these odd symptoms. I feel like I am at the end of my rope.   [End]
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Nope, no psyllium in it. Just whey powder, yogurt, fruit, beta carotene drops, and flax oil.   [End]
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So I am on my first cleanse ever. Bear with my explanation a little, I need osme advice please! It is one meant to ease you into it the juice fast portion, with a limited fruit and veggie diet with some supplements in an AM shake for a week or so before a 3 day MClemonade and veggie juice period, then a 3 day fruit and veggie juice only period, then reintroduction of a few food types each day unitl the end of the cleanse at 20 days. I have a history of IBS, gluten intolerance, autoimmune Thyroid problems etc. So today, day 5 of having this shake every AM, I notice that I feel GREAT in t ...
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My naturopath suggested 4 cups... she said that sounds like a lot, but for a good detox bath, 4 cups is about right. -tanya-   [End]
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I am a stay at home mom, so I basically am at work all the time! :o) My husband is doing this with me. He works at an office just around the corner from our house. He is the owner of a small company there, (So he is the boss, and gives himself all the bathroom breaks he needs! :o) He has 3 male employees, and they are all currently on diets or health regimen of one type or another. They don’t see clients at the office, just communicate by phone and computer with clients all over the globe. (Tech headhunters). He has a fridge at the office, so takes most of the snacks with him, bu ...
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This was a cleanse recommended by my naturopath. Day 1-7, you have a morning shake that has 1 whole fruit, half cup fruit juice, 2 Tbs yogurt 1Tbs flax oil, 1 tsp lecithin, 5 drops liquid beta carotene, 1 Tbs protein powder Then for those days, you eat mostly fruits and veggies, TONS of water, maybe a little fish. Day 8-10 you do a bulking diet. Drink master cleanse lemonade when you get up, take flax meal or psyllium in H20 3 times per day, half hour after the MC, Mid AM, and Mid afternoon. For Breakfast you eat 3 unsulphured prunes, half grapefruit or other fruit, 1 banana, 2 apples ...
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I am on day 4 of a 20 day ”spring cleanse”, for lack of a better term. I haven’t ever done a cleanse before, but have been eating pretty healthy lately. At this point, I have been eating mainly fruits and veggies since day one (and a shake every AM that has fruits, flaxseed oil, lecithin, plain protein powder etc.) Also drinking detox teas and exercising daily. Here is the issue: I am dizzy! Dizzy, and foggy, like I have ODed on Benadryl. especially in the evening. And none of these things, expect the protein powder and the lecithin, are new to me. My blood sugar is fine. I checked ...
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I just wanted to add that it is very possibly that your yellow feet could also be due to high beta-carotene intake. There are many yellow babies whose parents bring them into the ER panicked, thinking they have liver issues, while they have really just eaten too many squash, carrots and sweet potatoes. There are many reasons for yellow calloused skin, and I don’t assume to know why yours are that color. But beta-carotene is a possible reason. -tea-   [End]
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I second that. Look into Celiac, gluten-intolerance. I had IBS symptoms my whole life, diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroiditis, gas, wild constipation to diarrhea swings. I had such severe cramps that I used childbirth breathing, which I learned in nursing school, to deal with the cramps. (Then when I gave brith, it was actually relatively tolerable... I had had lots of experience dealing with severe abdominal pain!) I was also anemic on and off, and had severe dizzy spells. Finally, i did some research on my own and discovered a celiac-thyroid link. Went off of Gluten, and low and be ...
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If you are on the pill, you should use a secondary type of protection anytime that you have diarrhea, becaue there is a chance your system will not absorb the pill, that it will go straight through. I used to be a nurse, and you wouldn’t believe how many girls said ”I was taking the pill, I don’t know how I got pregnant”--- then we would ask if they had had the flu, or diarrhea, and they would say yes, they did.   [End]
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I have not only been getting an itchy scalp during this detox and cleanse, but now some small sensitive and sore spots. Anyone else experience this, or know if it is normal or what to do about it? I have been organic using Tea Tree Oil shampoo, but would do something else if need be.   [End]
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I wondered if anyone else out there has Celiac as well as Hashimotos thyroiditis and even Sjogren’s Syndrome? I have been researching the connection between all these things and my symptoms, because I can’t get my medical doctors to connect the dots! I have symptoms of all these things: IBS 99% resolved by gluten-free diet, dry eyes, drusen,Hashimotos Thyroiditis, autoimmune type granulomas on chest xray, swelling of parotid and sub-lingual salivary glands since I was about 8 years old, anemia on and off, liver issues in pregnancy, gallbladder issues, floaters in my vision...... And N ...
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I have a question about oxypowder. I hear everyone say how great it is, and it keeps them regular. But I wonder, is it something people usually continue to use for maintenance? Isn’t the goal to get cleansed, but then be able to maintain regularity with diet alone? I am not understanding why people try to shy away from dependence on laxatives and yet are ready to take a maintenance dose of Oxypowder. I have been thinking of trying the oxypowder, but I am a little uneasy because of this particular question... Any opinions would be appreciated.   [End]
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I have a few of those little red spots too... cherry angiomas. they should be pinkish red, flat, small, and like they said, harmless. As far as the pregnancy and digestive issues go, pregnancies can cause stasis of bile in the liver, and also bring on gallbladder and digestive issues. The Progesterone (hormone) can really impact your digestion and even your liver. Did you have any itching, per chance? If you did, either during or after your pregnancy, you might want to look into a condition called Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy. (Itchymoms.com) Perhaps your liver and gallbl ...
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I am on Day 1 of a 20 day gradual spring cleanse with the Master Cleanse incorporated. Anyone else embarking on a fast right about now? I could use the cameraderie. My husband says he wants to do this with me. Neither of us has ever done it before, but I have dealt with limited menus and diets before, something my husband has never done. I hope he can make it! The cleanse I am on asks for me to eat crunchy raw veggies as snacks for the first few days... but they give me heart burn and gas. Does anyone know if it is ok for me to steam them instead? -tanya-   [End]
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Small success: I haven’t been aiming for weight loss, but have been making some health-conscious changes lately. For the last month i have been doing 3-5 miles per day on the elliptical machine or walking trail, doing some yoga/pilates twice a week, eating a healthy diet, and have done, thus far, one liver flush. I have been drinking some detox teas and other supplements as well. I drink water like a racehorse. I have hypothyroidism, so weight loss isn’t exactly easy. I am 5 foot 10, and have been between 175 and 180 lbs for the last several years. (In February, I was 182lbs) But ...
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I am on day 2 of this, using sunflower oil twice daily for 10-15 minutes. I am also ”detoxing”, have done a mild liver cleanse a few weeks ago, and am eating a low fat no cholesterol, gluten-free diet. Lots of veggies!! drinking detox teas. I will be starting a bentonite clay detox cleanse recommended by my naturopath this week. I do castor oil packs, and epsom salts baths. I also started, in the last month, walking or doing the elliptical machine over 5 miles per day. So I feel much better in general, though itchy from the detox. It will be hard to know if any improvements are dire ...
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Thank you! I was hoping I wasn’t going nuts. :o) I have been taking hot Epsoms Salts baths, and exercising extra (to work up a sweat). And I do drink LOTS of water. I hope the itching subsides soon, though, I feel like a dog with fleas! :o)   [End]
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I did a liver flush last week, had minimal results (as far as visible stones), but feel better. (have had some periods of exhaustion alternating with incredible energy.) But my scalp has started itching more each day, for a week now, since the flush. I am also eating a very healthy, low fat, no cholesterol diet and drinking some detoxifying cleansing teas. Is this itching something anyone else has experienced? If so, any suggestions on what I should do? I have used tea tree oil/ mint shampoo for the last 2 days, but that hasn’t helped a whole lot. -tea-   [End]
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VBACs DO still occur often and successfully. There are some specific things that have to happen for a VBAC to be considered safe. First, you have to have had a low-abdominal transverse incision, (not a vertical midline incision) with your last C-section. The transverse incision looks like this --------- across your lower abdomen. With a midline vertical incision, there is more risk of VBACs splitting the uterus during labor. Second, you should have at least 24 months between your C-section and your next delivery, to allow time for the surgical sites to fully heal before attempting th ...
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I don’t think there is one perfect key to being healthy, just like there is no one pill that cures all. Diet alone may not fix a problem it took years to make. Flushing alone won’t fix every issue either. I think it takes diet, exercise, water intake, stress reduction, and then herbal therapy, acupuncture, counseling, or whatever else your body may need to stay in top shape. just my thoughts, -tea-   [End]
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weighing in here to back up the fact that Mag Sulfate in fact decreases, not increases, Blood pressure. Magnesium is actually used regularly to control high blood pressure in women with pregnancy induced hypertension. -tea- (labor and delivery nurse)   [End]
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A few thoughts for you... First, some people start menstruating while breastfeeding (I started my period at the normal time within one month after giving birth, although I breastfed exclusively. I was still breastfeeding when I got pregnant the second time.) Some people get pregnant while still breastfeeding even if they aren’t mesntruating yet. So don’t depend on your menses to tell you whether or not you are fertile. Although the chances are a little harder that you will be more fertile after you finish breastfeeding and start menstruating. It takes a lot of energy and nutrients to ...
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I had intrahepatic cholestasis with my last pregnancy, and now want to get pregnant again, but want to pump up my liver first andsee if I can beat the odds and avoid round 2 with ICP. Anyone else have liver problems with their pregnancies? -tanya-   [End]
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I posted this elsewhere, and was told it is more appropriate here... had an odd experience today, and since I am new to all this, thought I might ask if anyone had experienced anything similar. I have been having gallbladder pains the last few days, precipitated by having taken 2 weeks worth of a strong liver support complex that definitely ”got things moving” I have had toxin type headaches, and felt generally lousy. ( Epsom Salts baths have helped with the ”lousy” feeling.) So I have been doing kind of a ”pre-flush, gear up” thing. Taking Apple cider vinegar and Cider, lots of water, ...
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I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with hypothyroidism. I had a goiter. I started taking Synthetic thyroid hormone, and the goiter went a way. I have been on the exact same dose now for 10 years, with no changes indicated, even through 2 pregnancies. I discovered 2 years ago that hypothyroidism and gluten intolerance are often related. I have also had IBS for about 20 years. So I went on a gluten free diet and VOILA, no more IBS at all. Now I want to know if anyone has ever successfully gotten off of synthetic thyroid hormones. my thyroid levels, on the medication, are right where ...
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I too was glad to find this message today too. I have been having gall bladder type pains, and have had biliary stasis type problems with my pregnancies and beyond. Knowing that my bras could be blocking my lymph flow is a good thing to know. I think every little thing will help. Freedom reigns, I took the bra off. :o) And I’ll be wearing some of my softer bras for a while. Thanks, -tea-   [End]
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Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water, Stupid Jill forgot her pill and now they have a daughter. Mary had a little lamb it had a touch of colic, she gave it brandy twice a day and now it’s an alcoholic.   [End]
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As one who is totally new to the idea of cleanses and flushes, here is what is holding me back: I am afraid of the idea that stones could get stuck in the bile duct. Even the naturopath I spoke to on the phone today says that is the biggest risk with flushes. Has anyone here ever experienced anything like that, or heard of that happening? -tanya-   [End]
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I do happen to have intermittent constipation issues. I have a very easily upset digestive system, with drastic swings to to one side (diarrhea and cramping) or the other (constipation.) SInce I went on a gluten-free diet, I have had almost no cramping and diarrhea, but still swing toward constipation more often than is normal. It is the parasite cleansing that I think might be terribly hard on my gut. I am thinking possibly a good but gentle general colon clease followed by the liver cleanse might be a good idea, but I am just so new to all of it, that I am not at all sure. Does this ...
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Have any of you heard of or have an opinion on ”pi water”, magnetized water, such as touted by the Nikken water filter system? -tea-   [End]
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Anyone know if Apple Cider Vinegar might have a positive impact on my gallbladder pain? I am game to try anything safe at this point! -tea-   [End]
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I take Synthroid for my hypothyroidism. (synthetic thyroid hormone). Is it possible that my synthroid could be contributing to gallbladder issues? -tea-   [End]
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If you mean pee as in urine... then yes, it does make sense that your urine could be darker or cloudier if you are getting rid of a lot of toxins. -tea-   [End]
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Greetings, I am completely new to the idea of flushes and cleanses. I have a history of 1)IBS, found 2 years ago to be gluten-intolerance, 2)Cholestasis with pregnancy, and now 3)gallbladder-type pain that upon ultrasound, isn’t associated with any visible stones. So this week I am having gallbladder pain, (after about 2 weeks on a lipotropic complex designed to get bile moving, which it has successfully done.) Now I am really wondering where to start with cleanses. I haven’t every done ANY cleanses. But every flush or cleanse I see seems to have a disclaimer that says to do other flus ...
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Greetings, I am completely new to the idea of flushes and cleanses. I have a history of IBS, found 2 years ago to be gluten-intolerance, Cholestasis with pregnancy, and now gallbladder-type pain that upon ultrasound, isn’t associated with any stones. I have been having twinges under my right rib and pressure just to the right of my spine between shoulderblades, it seems to be worse after meals. I am totally open to the idea of cleanses, but don’t know where to start, any suggestions??   [End]
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