tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post6406747996796611432..comments2024-03-28T06:11:20.882-06:00Comments on Cooling Inflammation: Allergy, Asthma, Autoimmunity Start the Same WayDr. Art Ayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-30761893577250086622018-06-30T20:33:50.028-06:002018-06-30T20:33:50.028-06:00Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Dr Williams...Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Dr Williams for everything he have done in my life. I have been in tears for so many years now, having found that my husband is suffering from asthma , lesion after some years of being under extreme stress., . I spent 24 hours freaking out and finally calmed down after reading some testimony on here about Dr Williams herbal medicine to asthma . The moment came and I mumbled out to my husband about Dr Williams product (with a few tears) and he was AMAZE – . He was just worried about his health, been free from this , that was how will order for Dr Williams product on line , after my husband finish taking Dr Williams medicine for just within a period of one month. Will went to the doc together who confirmed that he was asthma free.<br />Thank you again for being upfront, truthful and taking this pain away from my family for more information about his product you can email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com i hope you can also help other terrified people in a similar situation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002221637630198440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-70433296811789427012015-09-15T13:02:16.010-06:002015-09-15T13:02:16.010-06:00Red Rock,
Berberine and metformin are both phytoal...Red Rock,<br />Berberine and metformin are both phytoalexins, plant antibiotics, and both act as antibiotics in the gut. Metformin regulates blood sugar primarily in the gut. Berberine probably regulates blood sugar through gut interactions also, since it has limited bioavailability. <br /><br />The generalization is that phytochemicals and pharmaceuticals derived from them have physiological activity, because they are antibiotics acting on the gut microbiota.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-89953681232017105342015-08-27T11:31:38.839-06:002015-08-27T11:31:38.839-06:00You may already be aware that berberine is as effe...You may already be aware that berberine is as effective in controlling blood sugar as metformin. Red Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763842906429166466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-56900701850594983392013-12-22T07:05:23.528-07:002013-12-22T07:05:23.528-07:00Fish oil may promote inflammation according to Dr....Fish oil may promote inflammation according to Dr.Ray peat<br /><br />http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/fishoil.shtmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-38970898889863584892013-12-22T00:49:00.815-07:002013-12-22T00:49:00.815-07:00You Can Control Your Asthma..
What Is Asthma?
Ast...You Can Control Your Asthma..<br /> What Is Asthma?<br />Asthma is usually a ailment that influences your own voice. It's the most typical long-term ailment of young children,<br />but older people include asthma, too. Asthma causes replicated shows of wheezing, breathlessness, chest<br />tightness, and also night time or perhaps a . m . coughing. For those who have asthma, you have the item continuously,<br /><br /> more detail visit this page..<br /><br /> http://healthcareandlaw.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-can-control-your-asthma.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832231824586016567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-50529576227051651882013-12-22T00:47:54.439-07:002013-12-22T00:47:54.439-07:00You Can Control Your Asthma..
What Is Asthma?
As...You Can Control Your Asthma..<br /><br /> What Is Asthma?<br />Asthma is usually a ailment that influences your own voice. It's the most typical long-term ailment of young children,<br />but older people include asthma, too. Asthma causes replicated shows of wheezing, breathlessness,<br /><br /> more detail visit this page..<br /><br /> http://healthcareandlaw.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-can-control-your-asthma.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832231824586016567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-79718961177921011292013-04-26T19:59:48.347-06:002013-04-26T19:59:48.347-06:00I am absolutely devouring your website! Thank you...I am absolutely devouring your website! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I spent 3 years enduring horrible sinus allergies which digressed to asthma. Upon applying the anti-inflammatory diet, I have been completely relieved of the nasal troubles, which caused year-round extreme post-nasal drip, coughing, etc. I am still trying to fine tune things to alleviate the asthma, but I depend on my own online research to piece it all together. You offer invaluable insight - THANK YOU!!!!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542051396837985374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-79762770195421304752012-04-29T05:21:00.400-06:002012-04-29T05:21:00.400-06:00Dr Ayers,
BUT willow, when used as a whole plan...Dr Ayers,<br /><br /> BUT willow, when used as a whole plant medicine, is anti-inflammatory! Don't confuse the *isolated* aspirin like component with the traditionally used medicine. They both relieve headache pain, but where aspirin will eat away at the stomach, willow will protect it. <br /><br /> ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-83474203401995293152012-04-26T04:14:58.567-06:002012-04-26T04:14:58.567-06:00Art - Love what you're writing but it occurs t...Art - Love what you're writing but it occurs to me that you have missed a very important part of the picture: vaccines causing inflammation.<br /><br />By injecting a cocktail of peanut oils, cow blood products, egg, wheat oils, etc., etc., we cause antibodies to identify these substances as invaders. This sets us up for allergy and inflammation. As you say, inflammation is the current medical buzz word. Vaccines explain why we (and animals) are suddenly becoming allergic to the biologically appropriate food that has sustained them for millennia. Why, for example, should dogs now be allergic to chicken, beef ... ? Look at all of the major allergens, then look at vaccine ingredients.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-84752028753571518942009-10-22T00:16:08.785-06:002009-10-22T00:16:08.785-06:00Tanya,
Essentially all of the supplements and othe...Tanya,<br />Essentially all of the supplements and other nutrients mentioned in the article you sited are discussed in some way on my blog. There are essentially common sense biochemistry and physiology, but they are not part of established medical practice.<br /><br />Simply put, if the US public followed the common sense suggestions of the Anti-inflammatory Diet, most of the healthcare system would not be needed. This is the answer to the healthcare tragedy.<br /><br />It is possible to survey a thousand plant species and find hundreds of COX inhibitors. That proves only that common proteins bind phytochemicals. Which makes sense, since the phytochemicals are adaptations for strong binding to proteins.<br /><br />The broader question is why do we want to inhibit COX and other parts of our immune system? We only use drugs, because we are too lazy to eat and live in a healthy way. All of the drugs lead to additional problems. Solving the problems by eating a healthy diet doesn't have nasty side effects. "Natural" COX inhibitors would include aspirin, which is a very powerful medical compound produced by willows. Natural, does not mean safe, it means, " Use with caution. Made by animal-killing plants."Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-51163876132280525452009-10-21T19:59:42.292-06:002009-10-21T19:59:42.292-06:00If pharmacuetical Cox inhibitors damage the gut, w...If pharmacuetical Cox inhibitors damage the gut, why don't 'natural' ones do so also?<br /><br />http://www.thenutritionreporter.com/remedies_for_inflammation.html lists what the natural alternatives block/inhibit. Some of these I haven't heard of. It gives recommended doses also.<br /><br />I also found out that the regimen recommended (see my previous comment) included citric acid capsules as well as different kinds of bacteria...some which seem scary to introduce to your body in a capsule form! As I read more on the soda idea, it occured to me that the Isotonix vitamins I take contain potassium bicarb...they evervesce as part of their 'effectiveness'. <br /><br />Which leads me to ask, based on their claims, as well as the stomach acid comments, if it really matters whether the supplements are liquid, capsule, or tablet?Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-54556495315850228212009-10-16T14:22:22.166-06:002009-10-16T14:22:22.166-06:00Tanya,
Most of the time I find myself trying to ex...Tanya,<br />Most of the time I find myself trying to explain why traditional methods are effective and why most medical approaches cause problems that require more medical interventions. Most of the traditional approaches just solve the problem cheaply with minimal side effects.<br /><br />I try to avoid aspirin, because it tends to cause the gut to become leaky. It is very powerful and would probably be very effective and cheap as an IV drug.<br /><br />Thanks for all of your comments, they are very much appreciated.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-60010078893177169272009-10-16T14:02:58.892-06:002009-10-16T14:02:58.892-06:00http://www.biomedicine.com/documents/S%20Anti-alle...http://www.biomedicine.com/documents/S%20Anti-allergic%20and%20anti-inflammatory%20remedy.pdf<br /><br />The diet he mentions is opposite of yours, which makes me question things, but I am intrigued by the idea of using baking soda to treat inflammation based on what I have been reading. He discusses healing the small intestine mucosa and how diet as infants affects allergies etc. I realize he is hawking a product, but it seems to just be baking soda in pill form.<br /><br />Leads me to thinking about alka seltzer...aspirin and baking soda, isn't it? Another easy remedy being overlooked? There are instructions on the box of baking soda for how to use it as a remedy...another thing previous generations knew but we have since lost appreciation for (like diet)?Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-38263288153575615982009-10-16T02:24:43.443-06:002009-10-16T02:24:43.443-06:00Tanya,
I am glad that you are hardware free and ha...Tanya,<br />I am glad that you are hardware free and have a better chance of lowering your overall inflammation. You might find the vagal stimulation helpful as well. I think that is the effect of the "right thinking" from Cayce.<br /><br />Let me know how you progress.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-16139785123065815822009-10-15T19:38:54.017-06:002009-10-15T19:38:54.017-06:00I was struck with optic neuritis in Feb and still ...I was struck with optic neuritis in Feb and still have reduced vision (only one eye) and color blindness (no red).<br /><br />I have been contemplating castor oil drops in my eye as suggested on <br />http://www.cayce.com/blindnesscoraino.htm and other sites. (I don't buy the psychic thing but it made sense when I read Dr. Art's stuff...) But conventional medicine says it has cytological effects on the mucous membranes, so not sure, although it is a component of Restasis eye drops, I believe I read. It can cause irritation. I was considering trying the pak idea on my eye instead, and hoping it will clear my congestion in nose/ear on that side, too. (Although vicks and xylitol/GSE nasal spray has helped with that)<br /><br />Optical migraine is still inflammation (Dr. Ayers just posted on migraines also!) They tried to tell me I had MS, Lupus, Lyme, or ??? They don't know and it should have come back quickly...but alas not so...YET! Still working on reducing inflammation in hopes of clearing it and my other issues. (Had my hip hardware removed this week, which was surrounded by fluid, so am hoping we are headed to healing now!)<br /><br />TanyaTanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-22578111792581923532009-10-15T13:49:58.847-06:002009-10-15T13:49:58.847-06:00Alicia,
I have no idea what the treatment for swol...Alicia,<br />I have no idea what the treatment for swollen optic nerves is and I can't possibly make any medical recommendations.<br /><br />All I can do is speculate on what caused the inflammation a point to typical anti-inflammatory approaches, e.g. fish oil, vagal stimulation.<br /><br />I would suspect that the optic nerve swelling is just the inflammation that is most evident and there is lots elsewhere. I would guess that the antibiotics killed cryptic bacteria in many areas throughout his body, where they had accumulated because of previous illnesses and dietary inflammation. Use of NSAID could also contribute to the load.<br /><br />At this point he seems to be suffering from a big release of inflammatory cytokines and so the goal would be to relieve the inflammatory burden. Overall that would mean taking a dozen fish oil capsules and if he tolerates hot peppers, those would be good. Vagal stimulation, as mentioned in other articles on this site, would also be quickly helpful.<br /><br />Treating the brain for inflammation is harder, because of the blood brain barrier. I would try warm compresses of castor oil applied over the eyes and rubbing castor oil over the face. I have no idea whether it will work, but it kind of makes sense.<br /><br />The antibiotics may have also stirred up gut biofilms that could be treated with some of the approaches outlined elsewhere on this site.<br /><br />If I was desperate and thought that I was suffering from high level inflammation, I would also consider some of the more extreme treatments for inflammation, e.g. nicotine.<br /><br />All of this is speculation and should not be seen as medical advise.<br /><br />I hope that these ideas are helpful. The medical people should know best.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-56792629708591916512009-10-15T11:00:16.229-06:002009-10-15T11:00:16.229-06:00Hi Art, my dad is experiencing eye pain and diplop...Hi Art, my dad is experiencing eye pain and diplopia. He spent 2 weeks in the hospital and had MRI scan, lumber puncture and eye tests. All what they found was that he has swollen optic nerves. Neurologist diagnosis was that he has optical migraine. Which I don't believe in. Diplopia started after taking strong antibiotic, then in the hospital he was pumped up with more antibiotics while tests were done... to the time he all swell up. That was allergic reaction what makes me think he had allergic reaction to first antibiotic which made his optic nerve swell up. Am I right? My dad is home now, but his eye still hurts he has 7 medicines to take, and there is no improvement in his eyesight. What do you think ? Thanks AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-16830305929510572482009-09-28T00:12:05.558-06:002009-09-28T00:12:05.558-06:00Gosh, I guess I have to think about these confound...Gosh, I guess I have to think about these confounding, contradicting, paradoxical inflammatory diseases. I don't understanding the genesis of inflammatory diseases and now I am expected to explain diseases that produce inflammation in response to anti-inflammatory treatments. <br /><br />I can hardly wait for my next post.<br /><br />And just to indicate that I have read the rest of the comments and am perplexed:<br />I can't understand why the pH of saliva would reflect anything other than the pH of the blood. And the blood pH isn't going to change without major disruption of body chemistry. So I don't know what it means if your saliva pH changes by a half a pH unit. I would expect a measurement error.<br /><br />MSM is interesting because it is a relative of DMSO, a fantastically weird chemical. There are few studies, because it is an orphan drug.<br /><br />Mistica knows how to treat rosacea, but she expects me to explain how it works.<br /><br />NSAIDS seem to be bad for the gut as the pills disrupt the integrity of the gut where they stick. Maybe liquid capsules would be better. Taking them with a full glass of water would be an improvement.<br /><br />The magic of wound healing is beyond me. I have heard that heparin ointment is good.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-71190013793120473462009-09-26T19:23:15.986-06:002009-09-26T19:23:15.986-06:00Hi Christian,
I am familiar with the woman in the...Hi Christian,<br /><br />I am familiar with the woman in the link you supplied.<br />It is true she achieved great success by reducing the salicylates, amines and glutamates in her diet and by supplementing with zinc. Her face looks significantly improved these days.<br />However, she still has pink cheeks, still has periods of increased redness, still flushes at times and thus, she still has rosacea.<br />However, maybe she will continue to improve over time. It does seem there is more than one road to rosacea.<br /><br />What is interesting is that many of the foods on her forbidden list are also on the 'avoid list' for porphyria.<br />Dr Stratton who specialises in treating people for cryptic bacteria, believes that rosaceans suffer from a type of secondary Porphyria.<br />This is magnified when undergoing therapy to kill the bacteria/viruses.<br />The high dose vitamin D3 regime also causes this effect.<br />Unfortunately the only way to off set this is to eat high carb foods during an attack.<br />Yet, there are rosaceans who find highly refined carbs a trigger. After all, sugar is inflammatory. Perhaps in the absence of D3, that is all it is.<br />The world of rosacea is fascinating. Miserable if you are afflicted by the disease.<br /><br />All this aside, it does appear that some people are indeed sensitive to salicylates etc and I would be very interested to know the biochemical reasoning for this. Some people are born with a sensitive constitution, others develop it due to diet, drug reactions or infections.<br /><br />It would be nice if Dr Ayers could offer an explanation which ties all of this together. What goes wrong in these individuals? Is there a driving force behind the sensitivities other than cryptic bacteria?Misticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00044226229209707291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-54671650348877819312009-09-26T13:24:28.776-06:002009-09-26T13:24:28.776-06:00Sorry...me again. While reading on Natto, I was st...Sorry...me again. While reading on Natto, I was struck by the thought that it could help with scar tissue, which I found some antecodotes online in support of. Then I decided to look for scar tissue and inflammation and found this <br /><br />"Another excellent remedy to help with bringing down inflammation is to apply a pack made of regular flour, turmeric powder, milk cream and clarified butter. This should be thoroughly mixed till it makes a wet pack and applied to the area. This will reduce inflammation as well as help to heal the general area. " from http://www.hair-n-skin-care.com/blog/skin-care-tips/get-rid-of-scar-tissue-inflammation-and-tips-to-heal-scar-tissue-after-surgery.html<br /><br />I might try it...Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-3353676815989429732009-09-26T12:51:17.638-06:002009-09-26T12:51:17.638-06:00I went over to Nigel's blog looking for food/f...I went over to Nigel's blog looking for food/fiber/menu ideas per your suggestion to another person in a comment<br /><br />I was intrigued by the saliva pH info in this post:<br />http://nigeepoo.blogspot.com/2009/02/bear-essentials.html<br /><br />I have started testing my saliva pH based on recommendation of my chiro. It was a 6 about 3 wks ago. I tested it last couple of days and it is 6.5. (Went back to dairy, eggs, etc. and avoiding wheat as much as reasonable)<br /><br />Any thoughts on pH and inflammation and sources/treatments?<br /><br />I also am intrigued by the NO/humming/arginine topics I found intermingled in your blog. I took l-arginine after my first surgery and I thought it really helped but it made me emotionally a wreck after a few weeks. My chiro said arginine is contraindicated for people with depression. Does this trigger any ideas/connections for you?<br /><br />Also, MSM made me feel fabulous...to the point of 'high' from its initial detox effects. Then...I got a horrible itchy rash on my legs from it. I can't do Sulfa drugs (make me horribly nauseous) and there is dispute about if these are related. I read an antecdote that the rash was toxins being released but doctor said allergy and so I stopped using it. Even a small dose made my legs itch, although I haven't tried it for almost a year now. THe antectdote said to use MSM cream to help the itch...which both did and didn't make sense! Again...prompt any thoughts?<br /><br />Sorry to dominate wiht my comments.<br />I do want to say that the Vicks really seems to be helping. Thanks for that suggestion.<br /><br />Oh...and Casey suggests castor oil in the eye for optic neuritis...but I read that it is not supposed to be used in your eye because of irritation/ cytological effects...yet is used in eye drops (like restasis). Would rubbing it around my eye/eyelid reach the inflammation of my optic nerve? Large doses of freeze dried cherries seem to have a positive effect but short lived if that helps...<br /><br />Oh and as for surgery...if NSAIDS are bad, what kind of pain meds would be less bad for post surgical pain? Thanks again so much.Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-5591974480084586292009-09-26T05:38:09.950-06:002009-09-26T05:38:09.950-06:00Anon,
maybe your problem with turmeric, ginger ec...Anon,<br /><br />maybe your problem with turmeric, ginger ecc. is that they are rich in salicylates, and there's definitely a connection between salicylates and rosacea:<br /><br />http://www.rosacea-research.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foods_High_in_Salicylates<br /><br />and maybe zinc deficiency too:<br /><br />http://rosacea-support.org/community/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1406Cristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896985084617972320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-57318190626625056602009-09-25T20:36:35.602-06:002009-09-25T20:36:35.602-06:00Hi Mary,
For some reason this 'first part'...Hi Mary,<br /><br />For some reason this 'first part' of my comments didn't appear in my initial attempt.<br /><br />As a fellow long term rosacea sufferer, I wonder if I might offer some advice.<br />I have been through the works regarding treatment, including numerous IPL's, so I have a pretty good database as to what helps and what doesn't. I also belong to a large rosacea group where information is shared. If you haven't done so already, I suggest you join one of these online groups.<br />You obviously have other things going on barring rosacea, but I feel the common denominator is inflammation.<br />It would be helpful to know your exact rosacea symptoms, barring the swelling. Perhaps you could post about them?<br />Are you currently taking any medication?<br /><br />I was a severe case.<br />Like you, all the recommended anti inflammatory supplements, including fish oil exacerbated my symptoms. I found this is not uncommon. There had to be a reason for this. If rosacea is solely an inflammatory disease, anti inflammatory supplements ought to help, shouldn't they? But they often don't. There has to be a reason for this.<br />Some rosaceans, including myself believe rosacea is actually due to cryptic bacteria in the tissues. It turns out, some scientists are in agreement with this. What to do then? The plan is two fold. Attack the cryptic bacteria and also the biofilms in the gut.<br /><br />I must emphasize, not many rosaceans have undertaken the following, so we can't claim it will help everyone, but so far, the results are extremely promising so far.<br />There are two options. Embark on a very long triple antibiotic therapy, under the care of a doctor who specializes in cryptic bacteria, or, take high doses of Vitamin D3. The former treatment will make most people very sick.<br />In the group I belong to, those of us who are taking D3 are doing very well. Two, who had severe rosacea are now clear. One of these was also riddled with numerous other health issues. All have resolved.<br />I was severe with a swollen, burning, crimson blob for a face, with additional severe, prolonged flushing.<br />I couldn't even speak or breathe without more flushing.<br />It is like day and night now, but I have a long way to go. The road is rocky.<br /><br />This is the end of part one. The above post is part two.Misticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00044226229209707291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-77401715633576721922009-09-25T20:28:56.788-06:002009-09-25T20:28:56.788-06:00Hi Mary,
Part two:
Suggestions.
You might try t...Hi Mary,<br /><br />Part two:<br /><br />Suggestions.<br /><br />You might try taking a Quercetin/Bromelain supplement to relieve some of the facial swelling. This worked quite well for others, including myself. Some of those with phymatous rosacea have found this more helpful than accutane.<br />It also has anti inflammatory effects, plus bromelain helps break down the gut biofilms. You can read about how to attack these elsewhere on this excellent blog.<br />Start out with 1000IU D3 to test the waters. 'Die off' effects might occur as vitamin D acts like a broad spectrum antibiotic and antiviral. Ramp up the dose only as fast as you can handle. Too much too soon could make your rosacea much worse. Expect flu type symptoms, headaches etc as well. It is a rocky road with periods of deterioration followed by improvements.<br />Aim to take 8000IU to 10,000IU daily with a blood serum level of between 80ng-100ng/mL. Four monthly blood tests are recommended. It will take many months to work up to these dosages and levels. Despite old fears, hypercalcaemia is not thought to be a problem at these amounts. Many scientists endorse this. The idea is to take higher doses until the body is healed and then to drop back to around 5000IU. Articles and studies are available.<br /><br />Do read the gut biofilm eradication suggestions on this blog. If you live in America, you will have a lot more choices.<br /><br />Contradictions.<br />Unfortunately, Quercetin (in particular) Bromelain and others, while being helpful in some ways, can (some studies show), increase bacterial load and may interfere with D3 doing it's job properly, so I would suggest not to take any of these long term. Take as needed initially and then in short bursts.<br /><br />Eat an anti inflammatory diet. Dairy and grains and certain other foods seem to fuel the disease in many of us. <br /><br />Remember, this is a new treatment. No one can predict the outcome, but that goes for all rosacea treatments.<br />If you should decide to undertake this path, I wish you all the best.<br />And don't forget, it helps to belong to a group.Misticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00044226229209707291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-29573088172456751352009-09-25T12:58:06.298-06:002009-09-25T12:58:06.298-06:00Anon,
I would switch to a low carb, higher protein...Anon,<br />I would switch to a low carb, higher protein/fat diet to lower triglycerides. Starch/sugar are the main contributors to high triglycerides. Vegetable oils (except olive) could contribute to the problem. I would stick with saturated fats, if I were in your situation.<br /><br />You might try krill oil as a source of omega-3s.<br /><br />EBV leads to many allergies and autoimmune diseases. It is similar to celiac as a start to these diseases. It is bad to combine EBV with chronic inflammation.<br /><br />You also probably have a vit.D deficiency. It would be very useful if you can get many short exposures to full, unprotected sunlight (never burn). You may still have to supplement with 5000 IU D3 per day. For some people vit.D is the key.<br /><br />You should also try the vagal stimulation maneuvers recommended in Nigel's comments on my blog post last week. These may provide a lot of relief.<br /><br />You could try topical applications of menthol or castor oil on various parts of your face and neck. They act on the surface nerves, so messaging is not necessary.<br /><br />Let me know your results.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.com