Do you take Vitamins?

[kill the banks]

I have a ton of things around but I tend to stop for a few weeks to let my body rest from them ... one I like that I don't see here is coral calcium with an array of trace minerals ... still I like food source which I maintain like ezekiel bread and omega pro eggs etc ... but I have everything from cinnamon to ala, advanced acetyl l-carnitine and astaxanthin and high potency time released ultra 50 vit complex ... also a bee pollen complex ... still a real apple or grapefruit a day is my passion food . Plus super foods like sardines ... i buy Vit on sale in quantity with bags full around the damn house ... Ps I agree on mag as a must

 

[Zippyjuan]

i buy Vit on sale in quantity with bags full around the damn house

They do lose potency over time.

 

[kill the banks]

yup but i usually get them used up before expire dates

 

[cubical]

The unfiltered cider contains the "mother of vinegar", this is the part that has the most health benefits. It's the good enzymes and beneficial bacteria in it that is living.

Here is some great info: http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/apple-cider-vinegar.shtml

Do they sell this at Whole Foods?

 

[youngbuck]

Vitamin D is a weird one for me. I simply can't take it, but my levels are below range. Every single time I take it, my bones start to ache. At first it's a little annoying, but then it progresses into very severe bone pain. If any symptoms can occur with vitamins or other supplements, then I'm guaranteed to get them. My natural doctor is always puzzled by me. lol

It is common for increased vitamin D levels to reveal a different, underlying deficiency. One of the most likely is magnesium. I have found that if I don't get my mag levels up before starting vitamin D (trying to get my levels up to 50-60 ng/ml), my muscles seem to get tight, especially my neck and upper back. It took me a while to figure this out, and further reading then confirmed it.

 

[low preference guy]

Vitamin D is a weird one for me. I simply can't take it, but my levels are below range.

Has sun exposure failed?

 

[low preference guy]

trying to get my levels up to 50-60 ng/ml

Cool graph I found today about vitamin D levels:

Vitamin D and Mortality:

Link

 

[smithtg]

twinlab Daily one; high potency stuff

http://www.vitacost.com/Twinlab-Daily-One-Caps-without-Iron-180-Capsules-1

 

[donnay]

Do they sell this at Whole Foods?

I am able to purchase it in my regular grocery store. I do not have a whole foods in my neck of the woods.

 

[donnay]

It is common for increased vitamin D levels to reveal a different, underlying deficiency. One of the most likely is magnesium. I have found that if I don't get my mag levels up before starting vitamin D (trying to get my levels up to 50-60 ng/ml), my muscles seem to get tight, especially my neck and upper back. It took me a while to figure this out, and further reading then confirmed it.

I agree 100%. Magnesium levels that are low will cause tightening of muscles.

Vitamin D-rich foods are also rich in cholesterol, low-cholesterol diets are deficient in vitamin D--without cholesterol there is no Vitamin D. I think many people who are taking statin drugs are vitamin D deficient. One of the many side effects to statin drugs is tightening of muscles. Personally, through my own research, I think high cholesterol is a myth and really has no implications, documented, that it is a sign of major heart conditions.

http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Vitamin-D.html

 

[Birdlady]

Yes it was D3.

As far as sun exposure goes, I cannot go out in the sun or in warm weather due to other health conditions. I don't expect any one here to fix me because I've probably tried every single thing you could think of and then some. I've been at this for at least 6 years now, so if I come off a little bitter please understand I have been sick for most of my life.

 

[dannno]

Do they sell this at Whole Foods?

Yes, any health food store and I imagine many grocery stores carry it also..

Just don't get the clear shit, you want a bunch of dark red sediment at the bottom, and shake it up really good until it is all mixed in each time you use it.

 

[Echoes]

Hm, only pills i pop are probiotics. Lactobacillus DDS-1 (the finest strain).

I get all my vitamins in my paleo, diet. Loads of fruits & veggies. Eggs, red wine, white tea, nuts, meat, etc. All organic, all the time.

Im a bit skeptical of synthetic pills but i do take Vitamin D during the winter.

 

[donnay]

Yes it was D3.

As far as sun exposure goes, I cannot go out in the sun or in warm weather due to other health conditions. I don't expect any one here to fix me because I've probably tried every single thing you could think of and then some. I've been at this for at least 6 years now, so if I come off a little bitter please understand I have been sick for most of my life.

Understandably so. It is really hard not to be bitter when you are sick, and cannot feel well. I truly feel for you! Have you ever went to a Naturopath? I swear by mine. I absolutely loathe conventional doctors, since most of them allow Big Pharma to dictate to them. My Naturopath believes the body can correct itself with the proper nutrition and exercise and a little help with supplements--good quality supplements.

Three years ago I went to the emergency room, thinking I was having a heart attack. They ran a battery of tests on me, and said, there was nothing wrong with me, it was all in my head. They wanted to prescribe to me psychotropic drugs for anxiety. $6,000 later, and still not feeling well and at wits end, I found a Naturopath and made an appointment. Within 10 minutes of my consultation he knew I had a hiatal hernia and corrected it right then and there. The pressure off my chest went away like magic! He also figured I had a acute case of H-pylori and gave me a herbal remedy with a diet to follow for two weeks. He also instructed me, that my symptoms may get worse before they get better, due to the fact that my body was trying to correct it with the supplements. Within two weeks, the recovery time was remarkable.

I have been well-- not even had a cold since then. Nevertheless, I made it a point to study and research to gain more knowledge of how to take care of myself and family. My husband may not like it so much (hee, hee), he thinks I use him as a guinea pig. I have learned to make tinctures and grow my own medicinal herbs.

Another instance, and then I quit boring you, is my father had a mini-stroke a couple of years ago, they had him in-and-out of hospitals and rehabs. He wound up getting a pressure wound so bad, I thought that would initially kill him. Under the doctor's care it got worse. I did some research and found Manuka honey and an antiseptic called Dermatol would heal pressure wounds. We used it on his wound, daily, against the doctor's skepticism (and chagrin) and lo and behold the wound healed.

I would never lose hope. The body itself, is unique. I truly believe it can correct chronic diseases and ailments, but it needs help. Our bodies also need our understanding to know when it is trying to signal to us something is wrong, as well.

 

[Birdlady]

Understandably so. It is really hard not to be bitter when you are sick, and cannot feel well. I truly feel for you! Have you ever went to a Naturopath? I swear by mine. I absolutely loathe conventional doctors, since most of them allow Big Pharma to dictate to them. My Naturopath believes the body can correct itself with the proper nutrition and exercise and a little help with supplements--good quality supplements.

Three years ago I went to the emergency room, thinking I was having a heart attack. They ran a battery of tests on me, and said, there was nothing wrong with me, it was all in my head. They wanted to prescribe to me psychotropic drugs for anxiety. $6,000 later, and still not feeling well and at wits end, I found a Naturopath and made an appointment. Within 10 minutes of my consultation he knew I had a hiatal hernia and corrected it right then and there. The pressure off my chest went away like magic! He also figured I had a acute case of H-pylori and gave me a herbal remedy with a diet to follow for two weeks. He also instructed me, that my symptoms may get worse before they get better, due to the fact that my body was trying to correct it with the supplements. Within two weeks, the recovery time was remarkable.

I have been well-- not even had a cold since then. Nevertheless, I made it a point to study and research to gain more knowledge of how to take care of myself and family. My husband may not like it so much (hee, hee), he thinks I use him as a guinea pig. I have learned to make tinctures and grow my own medicinal herbs.

Another instance, and then I quit boring you, is my father had a mini-stroke a couple of years ago, they had him in-and-out of hospitals and rehabs. He wound up getting a pressure wound so bad, I thought that would initially kill him. Under the doctor's care it got worse. I did some research and found Manuka honey and an antiseptic called Dermatol would heal pressure wounds. We used it on his wound, daily, against the doctor's skepticism (and chagrin) and lo and behold the wound healed.

I would never lose hope. The body itself, is unique. I truly believe it can correct chronic diseases and ailments, but it needs help. Our bodies also need our understanding to know when it is trying to signal to us something is wrong, as well.

Sorry I didn't see your reply until today. Yeah I have been to many doctors. Some mainstream, some naturopaths, some hormone replacement docs and even some kooky ones. haha! I have looked into H-pylori before and took mastic gum as well as bismuth for it. Did you find it did anything for you? What supplement did your doctor have you take?

If you are bored and want to do some research, then look into POTS, dysautonomia and small fiber neuropathy. I have had that since I was 16 years old, but was only diagnosed about 2 years ago. When your autonomic system doesn't work properly you have a whole host of symptoms that can stem from seemingly unconnected parts of the body. My biggest symptoms are temperature regulation issues, severe heat intolerance and rapid heart rate upon standing. My heart rate can hit 160 just from standing up. This gives me shortness of breath, norepinephrine dumps, which then leads to sweating, anxiety and many other crappy symptoms. Today I woke up with itchy, painful chilblains all over my fingertips and toes because the blood vessels and nerves in my hands and feet do not function properly.

There is definitely a place for natural medicine, but not even natural medicine has all the answers to things. I'm starting to believe POTS and dysautonomia is one of those incurable illnesses. I have been at this for at least 6 years now and nothing helps.

 

[amy31416]

The unfiltered cider contains the "mother of vinegar", this is the part that has the most health benefits. It's the good enzymes and beneficial bacteria in it that is living.

Here is some great info: http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/apple-cider-vinegar.shtml

Not only that--if you're so inclined, you can use the "mother" to make more vinegar.

 

[Revolution9]

A medium rare ribeye, 5 or 6 yukon golden potatoes cut into fries and fried in extra virgin olive oil, lots of celtic sea salt, wash it down with a quart of concord grape juice, large cup of espresso and organic tobacco rollies, and a walk by the river with a phatty and I am good to go

Rev9

 

[donnay]

Sorry I didn't see your reply until today. Yeah I have been to many doctors. Some mainstream, some naturopaths, some hormone replacement docs and even some kooky ones. haha! I have looked into H-pylori before and took mastic gum as well as bismuth for it. Did you find it did anything for you? What supplement did your doctor have you take?

If you are bored and want to do some research, then look into POTS, dysautonomia and small fiber neuropathy. I have had that since I was 16 years old, but was only diagnosed about 2 years ago. When your autonomic system doesn't work properly you have a whole host of symptoms that can stem from seemingly unconnected parts of the body. My biggest symptoms are temperature regulation issues, severe heat intolerance and rapid heart rate upon standing. My heart rate can hit 160 just from standing up. This gives me shortness of breath, norepinephrine dumps, which then leads to sweating, anxiety and many other crappy symptoms. Today I woke up with itchy, painful chilblains all over my fingertips and toes because the blood vessels and nerves in my hands and feet do not function properly.

There is definitely a place for natural medicine, but not even natural medicine has all the answers to things. I'm starting to believe POTS and dysautonomia is one of those incurable illnesses. I have been at this for at least 6 years now and nothing helps.

Well, if I had my druthers I would take "natural" medicine over synthetic pharmaceuticals any day of the week. I believe most of the ailments many have today are caused by the chemicals/synthetics in our food and water and the depletion of minerals our body needs. Not to mention the vaccines and mercury amalgam (in our teeth) we have been lead to believe are safe. I also believe by being put on the right track, the body, given proper nutrients and treatments, can heal itself.

For my H-Pylori he put me on this: RF Plus
Two whole weeks of taking RF Formula, along with a very bland diet, and after two weeks put me on a good probiotic to replenish the good bacteria back into my gut.

Have you tried drinking coconut water? "Coconut water naturally has 650 mg of potassium (15x more than a banana), 25mg of magnesium, and 35 mg of sodium!"
http://danielledaviseds.blogspot.com/2010/05/coconut-water-for-pots.html

Candida Albicans infection can also be a contributing factor and the RF Plus works well on that too. Valerian Root, Holy Basil, and Kava-Kava are great for anxiety. It also helps calm you and stops muscle spasms. Valerian Root and Holy basil can be taken for long periods of time without side effects. The Kava-Kava I wouldn't take for long periods of time because it can affect your liver.

Have you read this article? http://www.naturalnews.com/032763_POTS_natural_remedies.html

Have you ever tried Heart and Body Extract? http://www.hbextract.com/content/our-extract

Sources:
http://www.potssyndrome.org/291/yea...s-is-the-first-step-to-curing-yeast-infectio/
http://www.hospitalsoup.com/health-...n-dr-blair-grubb-what-would-you-like-to-know/
http://www.hospitalsoup.com/health-...ome-things-that-helped-me-with-pots-recovery/

 

[donnay]

Not only that--if you're so inclined, you can use the "mother" to make more vinegar.

I have made my own, and currently have a batch curing. It's easy enough to make. To jump start it add (2 Tbsp) apple cider vinegar with mother into your batch (Quart Mason jar).

http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/apple-cider-vinegar-recipe/

 

[Magicman]

All of the supplements I take are just whole, unprocessed foods arranged in a convenient format, with the exception of D3. This is the safest way to get great nutrients while limiting risks.

I take the following supplements regularly (I rotate between supplements so there isn't any one I take every day but I take something everyday)

Astaxanthin. 6 - 24 mg a day.
Natural vitamin c pill. Uses camu camu berry, acerola, and long list of other sources.
Natural vitamin c powder. This is simply freeze dried acerola.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin B Complex. This is just whole foods dried and packed together, by The Synergy Company
Antioxidant complex. Primarily tumeric, pine bark, and japanese knotweed, but it has a long list of natural organic ingredients. By Health Force Nutritionals
Omega 3 from fish oil
Chlorella tabs
Multi vitamin using only whole food. also by The Synergy Company
A raw supergreen powder by Sunwarrior
A raw vegan protein powder by Sunwarrior (I'm not vegan but this is a great product. It completely avoids soy)

Out of all of the ones above I would say Astaxanthin gives you the most benefits with the lowest risk. It is an amazingly potent antioxidant. It has been demonstrated to increase the skin's resistance to sun damage. It also protects the brain and the eye. Some hypothesize that it improves muscle stamina but this is speculative. It is hard to get in a normal diet with salmon being the only real option. It has no toxicity and is completely safe with no limit on quantity. Some will threaten that you will get red skin if you take too much but there are 0 documented cases of this.

I'm choosing to go with a D3 supplement strategy and avoid the sun like the plague. I've a few bad burns and am afraid of my risk for skin cancer. Most people who are adamant about getting D3 from the sun seem to have horrible skin, at least in my experience.

You are missing glutathione or N-Acetyl-Cysteine in that list, probably the best stuff you can take.