I just feel into this site and its the best. I have learned so many new things that will help me, such as what will help to get off sugar, leg cramps problems. I'm just so excited about trying some of it. I was dx almost 13 years ago with fibromialgia (still can't spell it correctly) and four years ago with Breast Cancer. When the fibro was dx, everyone at that time just thought we were all a bunch of crazy people and it was all in our head. I finally got blessed with some wonderful doctors and got put on a regiment of drugs that work well for me. My biggest concern was to be able to continue to work full time and to still enjoy my family and be able to participate in family functions. My life has certainly changed quite a bit and I am not active at all. In fact, my favorite place to be is in the recliner once I walk through the door, which is the worst thing I can do for myself. I have been though every kind of treatment except acupuncture and I think that is next. I'm eager to try anythying that does not involve taking a pill. I am sick of medicine but don't think I could live without it at this time. I am down to only 4 pills a day now. constipation has always been a problem. I have finally got it under control. I've had to make several trips to the emergencey room because it was so bad at times and nothing is more embassashing than that. I am responsible for most of my problems. I am a suger addict and I can't wait to try and get off of that. I also hate exercising. a co-worker and I have made a pact this past friday that we are going to start walking at lunch at least three days a week. I'm excited about both the sugar and the walking. I just bought a inversion table and can't wait to set it up. I just had surgery for my breast cancer (reconstrution) I am ready to start getting healthy. and this site really did sike me up and I am excted about it. thank you all for your stories and I will be checking it regulary. I did not mean to take up allk your space but I've gotten so excited. if anyone has any questions about any of my problems and how I handle them to survive and somedays that is exactly how I feel, I am game to answer anything. I also don't sleep well as you can see it is 3:12 in the morning here. and I took a sleeping pill two hours ago. guess I'm gonna have to take another. My goal is to one day be off all the medicine and exericse regarlary. I am fixing to be 51. I also had axiety attacks at one time so I feel like I have had everything under the sun. I did get through that after about a year. Let me say again though is that I blame myself and my eating habits, lack of exercise and stressful job on my health. I could change everyone of those if I wanted to. I am planning on doing it to, minus quiting the job. love it. stress and all. This site is going to help me do it., I'm exciting and will be praying for everyone here for great health, answers to your health problems because waiting for the dx is sometinmes worse the answer because at least then you have a direction on where you are going next. okay big mouth is shutting up., thanks for letting me talk so long and I promise I won't talk this long ever again. carla excuse my spelling. i tried

Kathie --

I had Crohn's for 20 years and was constantly in and out of remission on various medications. Then I found the SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and got amazing relief the first day. It's extremely strict -- no sugars, complex carbs, or most milk products. I recommend getting a book called "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" which explains what's going on inside your digestive system, how the diet works, and recipes for making SCD-safe foods. The book is less than $15. There are more recipes on various SCD websites. Good luck!

What is the quickest way to trim down Abs? I am 55 yrs old, and not taking harmone replacement, however, it appears that most of whatever I eat end up in my Mid-section and my hips?? Anyone has a remedy?

what really cause "Pink Eye"??

i have ibs it is all the time and i have to eat elax all the time just to go.If i dont i blow like i am 5months pregant i dont know what to do for it i really need someone to help me the drs. cant seem to find the right thing for me and my grandmother died of colon cancer in her 50 when i was 13 and i am 39 now please help.

Hi, Have a question for any one who knows anything about Crohns Disease. Have had it for years was in remission for awhile had terrible flar up back in July 07, now on asacol 2 pills 3x a day. Still have some stomach pain and flair ups from time to time. What type of diet should I be on love salads don't have alot of them anymore. If I eat to much I get very nauseated. I have managed to loose 20 lbs since last summer. Don't know if I should do whole grains or dairy Help! Thanks, Kathie from Mo.

This always works :) :

Matt 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

also, Romans 10:9-10,13

For Rosemary with fungi under the toenails.
You have an imbalance of too much "unfriendly bacteria" in your system. You need to start taking probiotics on a regular basis at least once a day but in your case until you get clear up the fungus under your toenails, 3 times a day. A good product would be Garden of Life's "Primal Defense"
Hope this works for you.

Tim

For Rosemary with fungi under the toenails.
You have an imbalance of too much "unfriendly bacteria" in your system. You need to start taking probiotics on a regular basis at least once a day but in your case until you get clear up the fungus under your toenails, 3 times a day. A good product would be Garden of Life's "Primal Defense"
Hope this works for you.

Tim

My problem - I think I have stress induced hives, which started about 3 months ago - spontaneous itchy rashes particularly on my fingers/toes (not tinea), distinct welts from anything that applies pressure to my skin (eg trouser belt, edge of the table), if I scratch myself that turns immediately into a red swelling that lasts 20-45 minutes. Massages unfortunately leave me bright red wherever the pressure's been applied. I have a continuous tingly/prickly feel all over my skin, including my scalp. If my body heats up (such as with exercise) I break out into the most hideous red blotches on my face that looks like I have a horrible communicable disease - that subsides after about 45 minutes of rest. The skin on my neckline is permanently red and gets bright red if I am hot, or flushed.

It doesn't apppear to be an allergy or reaction to anything in particular - at least I haven't noticed any connections.

I have noticed since this started my ankles have started to feel sore.

Can you help? Do you have any ideas about what might be going on, and also how I can address/treat the problem?

I am male, 43 yrs, 178cm/85 kg. I am not on any medication. I am borderline hypertensive.

Dear Rosie with Psoriasis,

Go to your dermatologist and ask for Enbrel. It is a medicine that you administer to yourself by injection. The one that is pre-mixed and for use once per week has a thicker needle so I recommend the one that you mix yourself - you don't even feel the needle. I think you'll be more than pleased with the results!

Regarding shinsplints - I had a very bad case in high school, and had to give up sports. I have since discovered that running shoes with good cushioning allowed me to run again. My daughter is now running track in H.S., and at practice I observed a row of girls sitting on a high ledge with small weights hanging from their feet, with their feet flexed to hold the weights on. This was to treat/prevent shinsplints. Good luck.

For Emily;do you exercise at all?Early stage depression and stress can be negated with exercise.Walking,running,
cycling and especially working out with weights will lift your mood due to the endorphins released after fairly intense exercise.
If your depression has developed to a stage where you are at the end of your tether you need to discuss what you're going through with family and friends,ask for help!!!seek medical advice.full blown depression is a recognised disease and is certainly not something to try and control by oneself.
all the best with it

For Sanaz with the shinsplints. I used to get incredibly severe shinsplints in the Army. Massage never worked at all and just made it worse (painfully, speaking). What finally got it fixed in me was to simply stop running for a couple of weeks (gives them a chance to recover) and doing "toe lifts." Basically you stand on concrete block and raise yourself on your toes (your heels are off the edge of the block) and then lower yourself down on your toes so your feet are almost curled and your heels are below the edge of the concrete block. Repeat it about twenty times a pop (nice and slow -- take about five seconds to do each toe raise and lowering), and do it several times a day. Do not run until your splints are gone and keep doing the toe lifts religiously even after the shinsplints are gone. I NEVER had shinsplints again and it's been about 25 years now (most of which was spent in the military and running). Give it a try! It's almost a miracle!

I had been constipated for a long time . I ate many whole grains,fruits vegetables and then my doctor said I had IBS. I took medicine for it an dsoon stopped. I tried organic yellow flax seed.3-4 Tbsp. each evening. It works great and is a good source of omega 3. Hope this can help someone. Diana

I had been constipated for a long time . I ate many whole grains,fruits vegetables and then my doctor said I had IBS. I took medicine for it an dsoon stopped. I tried organic yellow flax seed.3-4 Tbsp. each evening. It works great and is a good source of omega 3. Hope this can help someone. Diana

This is in response to the sanaz for Shin Splints. Shin Splints are an overuse issue reduce mileage and slowly work your mileage up. Make sure you are running on gravel or soft surfaces also you may want to try Phase4 orthotic inserts to correct any alignment issues your feet or back may have. Good Luck

To Rosie with psoriasis: I suffered head-to-toe psoriasis more than once in my adult life, and after months and months of creams, lotions, and oral medications, nothing cleared my skin condition like good, old-fashioned sunlight!! I went to doctors (even specialists) for treatment of this total-body breakout, and NOTHING worked like the TANNING BED!! Natural sunlight helped as well!! Now I'm psoriasis free!! Good luck!!

To Rosie,
I started having problems with psoriasis about 15 years ago. My scalp flaked like crazy, and I had dry patches on my elbows. I went to a doctor and he gave me medicine to treat it. I went to the beach that year and when I came home I realized I no longer had any symptoms! I believe the sun and salt water relieved my symptoms and I haven't had any problems in over a decade!

I have a bad Shin Splint and I've had it for 6months now. I got it when running. I do a lot of sports and now I can't really do anything intensive.
Please let me know if Massaging is good or not to rehabilitate. because it really gets painful after massaging, although I don't massage the bone and i know how to massage the muscle.

For anxiety and stress, try beta blockers, metaprolol 50mg. It keeps you cool and composed, and it is not habit forming nor a narcotic. I keep some in my bag always, and just knowing it is there, keeps me confident. In times of crisis, it helps beautifully.

my daugter gets shin splints when exercising and while walking. do not know what to do.

my daughter gets shin splints while exercising and even when walking. Do'ntknow what to do

What can you do for endometriosis related to your bowels? I also have diverticulosis and I.B.S.

What can you do for endometriosis related to your bowels? I also have diverticulosis and I.B.S.

Berries, and other foods, are ok. However, for quick stress relief, I enter my green room, turn on baroque classical music, and play violent video games...killing Space Invaders rather than people.

Placing a bar of soap on a leg cramp works. What works faster is a mixture of equal parts of Apple Cider Vinegar, honey and hot water. Can be stored in the refrigator and used as needed. All you need is a swallow. Works every time.

Soap on a leg cramp helps. What works even faster is a solution of equal parts of Applecider vinegar, water and honey. mix and drink a swallow. Miracle cure. Works EVERY time. heat the water to melt and assimilate the honey and add the cider vinegar. Can make large amount ie 1/2cup of each and store in fridge.

I am in my fourties. I have been having lower back pain, on the left side, for about 15 years and pain. Now for the past couple of years I have pain down my whole right side, from head down to foot, as well as pain in both legs and feet. One dr said I have a slipped desc in my neck. Another said I dont. What am I to do?
Thank you

REGARDING THE LEG CRAMPS....
USUALLY THIS MEANS.....LACKING A VITAMIN
LIKE CALCIUM, POTTASSIUM, AND VITAMIN E.....ALSO NEED TO DRINK 6 TO 8 GLASSES OF WATER A DAY......THIS WILL HELP!!!!!

I just want to extend a very heart-filled thankyou, to all whom have created this web site! I find the information very helpfull. I also purchaced the book you stay young!! Thankyou Doctor Oz!!!!
Later on I will submit some questions that I would apreciate having answers too! Have a great day!

What can I do for my badly swollen ankles.
Doctors press and say it's not water retention but circulation.
I sit at the computer a lot.
Salsa was too tiring.
Tai chi is okay.
But I am so tired I hardly have the energy to leave the house for the tai chi class.

The most calming food that I have found is this new BioZzz whey powder that contains 1 gram of natural tryptophan per serving. I mix it into a smoothie before I want to go to bed and have really was able to have a decent night's sleep. I actually remember my dreams using this stuff.

Twitching eye: can be a sign of hypothyroidism. Get tested by your doctor.

Sugar cravings: can be a sign of toxins in the liver. Do a liver detox. Whole Foods has stuff for that ie. milk thistle... and eating bitter foods ie collard greens, kale, and swiss chard, lemon, lime can reduce cravings.

Good luck!

I want to know what to do to keep the flare-ups from my psoriasis from happening, they seem to be getting worse and I am seeing new spots on more of my body.

I want to know what to do to keep the flare-ups from my psoriasis from happening, they seem to be getting worse and I am seeing new spots on more of my body.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN HANDLE A DEPRESSED FRIEND WHO IS ON MEDICATION ALWAYS SAD CRYING. CANT FIND A JOB.SINGLE MOM OF A 16YEAR OLD AND IS IN CONSTANT STATE OF NERVES. HER 81YEAR OLD MOM IS VERY WORRIED ABOUT HER AND SHE CALLS ME ALL THE TIME.I WORK AND NOW SHE CALLS ME AT WORK TO.I WANT TO HELP HER BUT THERE IS SO MUCH I CAN DO AND THEN SHE HAS TO GET HELP ON HER OWN. SHE SAID SHE WANTS TO ENDED ALL.I AM AFRAID FOR HER. HELP WITH SOME ANSWERS.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN HANDLE A DEPRESSED FRIEND WHO IS ON MEDICATION ALWAYS SAD CRYING. CANT FIND A JOB.SINGLE MOM OF A 16YEAR OLD AND IS IN CONSTANT STATE OF NERVES. HER 81YEAR OLD MOM IS VERY WORRIED ABOUT HER AND SHE CALLS ME ALL THE TIME.I WORK AND NOW SHE CALLS ME AT WORK TO.I WANT TO HELP HER BUT THERE IS SO MUCH I CAN DO AND THEN SHE HAS TO GET HELP ON HER OWN. SHE SAID SHE WANTS TO ENDED ALL.I AM AFRAID FOR HER. HELP WITH SOME ANSWERS.

Does anyone know some natural ways of decreasing inflammation for my sons dislocated knee...they suggested medrol dose packs and motrin but we would rather natural products.

Try putting regular white vinegar on your toes twice a day every day without fail. Takes about 3 weeks before the new nail starts to grow out very slowly. Worked for me after 2 years of battling a fungus on my big toenail. I used the vinegar for a year and now the nail looks great.

Has anyone had success with anything in treating burning mouth syndrome? I have gone to several doctors and to the Stomatology Clinic connected with Baylor in Dallas...nothing. Thanks

What can i do to eliminate the fungi underneath my toenails. i tried soaking my feet in tea and use the over the counter remedies. I still have this problem. i don't necessary what to try prescription drugs because of the side effects. thank you, Rosemary

ty, I have a problem with continus pain in my toes and feet, could you tell me if it could be from years of being treated for chemical dye in Safety shoes that I had to wear at one time back years ago?cestephens@bellsouth.net

I have a serious problem walking or even standing for lengths of time for the pain in my feet and toes, earlier in my work history, the dye in the safety shoes got into my system and caused a severe case of excema, the dermotologist put me off my feet for 10 days with the treatment of soaks and some high powered cream, now would you say my major problem with my feet now is related to that?? thank you C Stephens

I have a serious problem walking or even standing for lengths of time for the pain in my feet and toes, earlier in my work history, the dye in the safety shoes got into my system and caused a severe case of excema, the dermotologist put me off my feet for 10 days with the treatment of soaks and some high powered cream, now would you say my major problem with my feet now is related to that?? thank you C Stephens

The tonic water really works for leg cramps. If you have sugar issues, get diet tonic water as the regular type is loaded with sugar.

A good way to eliminate leg carmps at night is to put opened bars of soap at the foot of the bed near your legs, under your fitted sheet. It is the lye in the soap that gets rid of the cramps, therefore, you should not use Tone or Dove soap for this purpose as they contain no lye. I have had success with this for about 2 years. My boss had terrible restless leg syndrome for years and tried putting the soap under her sheets as a last resort....and it worked! She has been restless legs syndrome-free for about 7 months now and is really happy about it.

I am young and dealing with depression and insomnia. I don't have that many problems in my life right now, so I just don't understand why I'm going through this. I need ways to calm myself down, and I desperatly need some rest.
Does anyone know what I can do?

Can I take Dietary Supplements,if I'm taking etoprolol?

Important topic, this article -- good stuff.

The oranges bit is misleading though -- there is nowhere near 1000mg in one large orange!!!

I find chewing a big mouthful of hard nuts such as peanuts relieves stress -- must be the endorphins released due to the stimulation of the nerves touching the teeth's roots. Also, even a few minutes of intense exercise has a calming effect due to the release of the endorphins that follows.

Soothing hot drink, for me, it's a mug of hot honey lemon. It's easy to make, just a few spoonful of honey and lemon juice with hot water. It taste awesome, and it's good for you.

IT sure would be nice if these pages could be printed in printable format. Thanks.

Dark chocolate helps raise seratonin levels, helping mood...

Sent letter to you. Important to me.

Sent letter to you. Important to me.

Dear Rosie with psoriasis,

It sounds to me like your recent flare-up needs more serious treatment. As an adult with Atopic Dermatitis (I know it's not the same, but still) I recently had a flare-up that got worse and worse. Regular doctors just don't know what to do, have you been seeing dermatologists? If not, RUN - don't walk - to the best expert you can find. If so, maybe you need a second opinion.
Has your dermatologist suggested immuno-suppressants? Since psoriasis, like AD, is basically an immune reaction these might curb the flare up, although they came with all sorts of complications and should only be given with expert care. Also I've heard about UV treatments working well for psoriasis patients, even more so than AD patients. Ask your doctor.

If worst comes to worst, ask for hospitalization in the best dermatology department in your area. I was not taking care of my body and the doctors I was seeing weren't doing the right things, eventually I was hospitalized for ten days. Finally I was in good hands, with multiple treatments I was back on track, and I left the hospital a different person. I'm still doing check-ups there and they are taking very good care of me.

Feel free to read my blog about it,
atopicd.blogspot.com
Not sure it will help exactly, it is more Atopic oriented, but some of the general tips might help.

Again, my biggest tip is - don't stick to your physician, seek expert care (i.e. dermatologist) and possibly a second opinion.

I'm also mailing you this just in case.

Best of luck and good health,
-Shiri

Fear and pain are what I've been living with; anxiety attacks esp. when I try to stop ativan which I've taken for a # of years,also take zoloft for depression.If I try to get off, I cry without cause but can't stop. Arthritis and Sciatica is the physical pain part. Help! also don't recommend anything costly.

Fear and pain are what I've been living with; anxiety attacks esp. when I try to stop ativan which I've taken for a # of years,also take zoloft for depression.If I try to get off, I cry without cause but can't stop. Arthritis and Sciatica is the physical pain part. Help! also don't recommend anything costly.

T O N I C W A T E R definitely helps, buy it at store or Kroger $.60 a bottle. I use the deordorant soap near calves too, when sleeping. When I feel leg cramps coming on a day or two before i start drinking tonic water. It is the only source of quinine other than prescriptions. lEG CRAMPS COME ON WHEN YOU ARE DEHYDRATED.

Marlene!!!
does the tonic water really work? i one of my eyes has been twitching for a long time now and none of the doctors said to drink tonic water. they could never figure it out and always blamed it on stress and lack of sleep; however, when i did get enough sleep and had less stress it still went on twitching.

where do you get tonic water?

thanks
casey

I used to have bad feet cramps for a long time in bed at night. This may sound crazy, but I put a bar of Ivory Soap in a sock and put it under the sheets of my bed. I haven't had cramps since. It really works.

I am allergic to nuts. What can us "anti-nutties" snack on instead? I want a substitute!!!

I have a friend that used to have those headaches you describe. They started treatment with a Mobility Upper Cervical Chiropractor..unfortunately, their aren't many of this type of Chiropractor around..but over time his headaches went away and I don't think he has them at all any more.

Rosie, I had an itchy and painful rash that wouldn't respond to anything, including cortisone, and I tried a lot of other things including antibiotics, etc, and then when I finally got a 2.5% RX of cortisone cream, it was like magic, the itching stopped immediately. Hope it helps

Dear Norma,

I suffered from those and my best cure is bonine, or meclizine, ie, Dramamine II which, when you get the visual aura warning that a migraine is coming, I take at least a half to offset the dizziness. It is like carsickness, and only works before the nausea comes on. Also, it could be food allergies so I console myself with " you're not crazy, you just ate something bad", and that takes the fear out of the oncoming, impending doom that you feel. Fear is a big drag and exacerbates the thing way out of proportion. So, calm down take the pill and an ibuprofen and just carry on once the eye lights go away, and the day will go a lot smoother.

2 of my sisters had theirs go away the day of their hysterectomies, so maybe b-vits to regulate the hormones would help.

Good luck.

Norma,
Most probably you have some sort of migraine. You need to check with your MD and get some real preventive or prophylactic medication.

Marie - wondering if your doc has checked your TSH? Hypothyroid can cause hair to thin and get very dry and brittle. I lost about a third of mine with a TSH of 6. Down to 2 now and working on 1 with my endo. My hair hasn't looked this good since I was 17, which is 31 years ago !

I get excruciating headaches--the kind that make you so sick you vomit. I've tried aspirin/aspirin alternatives, Feverfew, caffeine, Gatorade, and Head-On but they do not work. I'm open to anything. Help please.

whatt is the best food to gid rid from oxalate renal stones?
whatt is the best food as analgesic (pain killer) for low back pain?
thannks for responding.

I know some of the info I gave on the health profile is not acceptable. One--I have an intolerance for dairy products and soy bean drink. My diet is high in fruits and vegetables. I use frozen vegetables, not canned or food prepared ready to heat. Too much salt in those prepared foods. My exercise is the limit my body will endure. Otherwise I come home from exercising exhausted and tired for the rest of the day. I am not a person who sits around with the TV on or reading a book.
Thank you

I like your article very much
about health prevention and ways to improve your health.
thanks again for all your information.

LOVE this website! I look forward to the tips every time they come in. On the leg cramps...I had a lot of them when I was young. EAT A BANANA an hour or so before bed. The magnesium and potassium in the banana should bring the leg cramps to a halt. Thank you to the YOU doctors who made this all possible. I look forward to another YOU book for Chistmas!

For those experiencing leg cramps and twitching: I have these problems when I don't drink enough water during the day and when I sit for extended periods of time (2-4hrs) without getting up to move. Always good advice as other commentor's have recommended; check with your pharmacist and doctor if you take medications. Could be a possible loss or blocking of vital nutrients or drug interactions. Hope your situations improve.

To Coskun: For your IBS, take a look at website www:helpforibs.com. Heather has a cookbook and is up to date on research. The self hypnosis program works. For your lack of interest and no social life, take a class in Tai Chi or Yoga. Yes, even at your 'ripe age' both of these can be done safely and with much joy. You will find a reduction in your heart rate, stress level, neck, leg and back aches and sleep trouble. Making friends there is a great bonus too. My guess is that you will be able to find many clubs that relate to your interests and hobbies. Join one or more. Take classes at a local YMCA, community programs (county and city) and community colleges. Non-profit agencies always need volunteers. Your compassion and caring are much needed. The more you give, the more you get. Doing the above helped prevent me committing suicide and literally going insane. Hope you find this helpful. PS: Tell your doctor it's not your age or all in your head. It's his/her apathy to your situation.

Has there been any reports of Zanax causing or leading to blood clots? Is is possible the body chemisty can change as a result of taking the drug?

The comments regarding sugar have been great! Thanks to everyone.

I used to be a sugar addict. Here's how I slowly took hold of my life:
-Whenever a sugar craving would come on, ALWAYS EAT PROTEIN and sometimes good fat, not sugar. I know it sounds funny, but try it! Steak, eggs, nuts, avocado and olive oil helps curb them. Just keep eating that until you don't have the craving, which shouldn't be more than 8oz (usually much less).
-After eating protein/good fat, I would find my "mind" wanted to still have the sugar, even though I wasn't craving it. That was a hard one, so I either took a nap, threw away any candy in the house, took a walk. Anything I could do to distract myself helped. Eventually I was strong enough (took a few years) to have sugar food in the house and not want to constantly eat it.
-Its not your fault! Don't put yourself down! Empower yourself! Whenever you choose protein over sugar, congratulate yourself.
-Read ingredients on everything you buy. Watched for refined flour, corn syrup and sugar.
-Drink water over other beverages like juice, cola.
Good luck! You can do it!

I have suffered with psoriasis since I hit puberty (some 30 years), But just recently it has got really bad and new patches are springing up all over my body. The creams and lotions I get from the doctor don't help at all and if anything make it spread. Has anyone got any suggestions to help with this problem?

Some one asked what to eat without sugar..My husband Geo & I threw out all sugar & foods made with flour,yeast,pasta& rice in April. I have lost 50lbs. he has lost 43lbs. We call it our "Fasting & Prayer" eating plan since we are fasting from all bad food & praying every day for the Lord to help us & HE HAS!!!!!! For breakfast we have a 4 eggwhite
omelet with milk, sweetner(stevia)cinnamon & ground flaxseed. It is like a pancake & we put sugarfree jelly on it. It is delicious,filling & only has 135 calories & 24 grms protein. And yes calories do count..we also drink protein drinks with water, eat good veggies,fruit & small amts of meat, chix & fish. our treat each eve is a sugarfree Jello
pudding with a dollop of whip
cream..once you are off the sugar & other bad stuff the cravings disappear.The other surprise benefit is all our aches & pains are gone..sugar again..my fingers are still crooked but all pain is gone
Praise the Lord!!!!

For Ann with swollen legs....I had that problem and it turned out to be a side effect of my blood pressure med, felodipine (Plendil), which was a Calcium Channel Blocker.

Before that I had a hacky little cough from Lisinapril.

I am so pleased with your book " You On A Diet " as I have lost 35 pounds and am walking each day and feeling great. I have been seeing an acupunture man as well. I follow the diet plan and am starting to lose the last 10 pounds and I even have my doctor reading your book and he loves it as well. I will never be able to thank you enough and all of this because I had the TV on while reading and Oprah came on and there you were. Stroke of luck rather than a stroke? I think so.

About your hair, Maria, gelatin (Jello or plain), and vitamins A are very good for your hair and help to strengthen and build it.Massage you scalp with avacado or olive oil as well to keep it healthy.
Also, the person with the cortisol sensitivity asked about possible helps?
Today's article on stress-relieving foods actually mentioned cortisol. Oranges and berries are supposed to help with this, so try it!

I really like you guys!
Very......Good information
A life saver!!!
THANKS!!!

I have had leg cramps and eye twitching. My Orthopedic surgeon said to drink Tonic Water that contains quinine and my Ophthalmologist told me to drink Tonic Water that contains quinine. It works.

i have very swollen legs - the dr says i am holding fluid - i take hctz and atenol for diuretics - i cant wear support stockings because of rheumatoid arthritis in hands

does anyone have this problem and can suggest what to do?

when i eat sugar i get a sugar hangover ! i will eliminate all sugar for a week or so that seems to get me back on track with no cravings for junk ! my hot flashes are more frequent and intense when i eat alot of sugary stuff also!

I have been diagnosed with addison's disease. Does anybody have advice or experience. I am resisistant to taking replacement doses of cortisol . I am trying to stay away from stress.

After visiting 6 doctors I have just been diagnosed with Cushings Syndrome. It was caused by Cortisone injections that I received to relieve the pain from Spinal Stinosis. The doctor said some people are more sensitive than others and too much cortisol in your system can cause Cushings. He said there is nothing I can do except not get any more shots and in about a year the facial and stomache swelling should go away. Does anyone know of a way to speed up the recovery time? Also, if you are thinking of a cortisone injection please ask your doctor to test you for sensitivity.

For Deannah, who has the adult daughter w/dizziness and nausea, especially near her period, I had the same issue right after I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. When I neared my menstrual cycle, the room would suddenly spin so violently that I couldn't move and would be sick for the whole day. Has she been tested for diabetes?? They relate low blood sugar levels to menstruation and that could have something to do with it. I was put on birth control pills to control the hormones and that helped, also. good luck!

Response to Coskun: If you are correct about the blood flow to your head, and I’ll bet you are, then you need to see a Mobility Upper Cervical Chiropractor. This type of dr. will x-ray your neck and if one of your vertebrae is misaligned he will pop it back in place. That allows your body to start healing itself because the blood flow between your head and body is no longer restricted. It’s not an instant cure but you will gradually begin to see improvement. I am seeing a dr. of this type now because my head shakes. Other doctors wanted to put me on medications but I know they just cause more problems rather than curing anything. My body is realigning itself to a correct position now and once it’s there my head will finally be balanced and will no longer shake. My dr. says this will probably take about 4 years altogether to correct itself but with this type of treatment I’m not only correcting my headshaking problem but am helping my body correct and prevent other diseases. I’m reminded of the Old Testament scripture that says “I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, wonderful are Thy works, and my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:14

agave nectar is a good sugar substitute. low glycemic index. Can use anywhere sugar is used. Taste is good too.

agave nectar is a good sugar substitute. low glycemic index. Can use anywhere sugar is used. Taste is good too.

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Just wanted to let you know that I haven't had any problem opening the 'Tips' links. But those that are might try the note at the top of the e-mail:

"THOSE THAT ARE HAVING PRBLEMS ACCESSING THE LINKS, READ THE ONLINE VERSION HERE."

My leg cramps have been just about eliminated by taking Circulation & Vein Support with Diosmin. I get mine from HSN (Andrew Lessman)

Not only cinnamon can control blood sugar. Boil green beans until they are pale, scoop out and discard. Pour the green bean water in a pitcher and put it in the fridge. Drink 6 ounces 4 times a day. The green bean water is pleasant to drink and it lowers blood sugar. Discard remaining green bean water after 24 hours. Another vegetable that lowers blood sugar are cactus pads, a Mexican staple food. You can find them in fruit and vegetable markets in Latin American neighborhoods and many are already de-spined.
rinse the pads and cut them up into strips. Saute them with a little chili powder until soft and make an omelet with them, or eat them as a vegetable twice a day. They have a very pleasant celery-like taste to them. These were tested by a medicinal herbalist