My Experience With Lou Gehrig's Disease
Author: Virginia N.
Skill: Nurse
Date: 07-31-2007
Views: 26,639
Word Count: 500
Questions Received: 49
Testimonial ID: 2309-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8
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In 2004, I was diagnosed with ALS by three neurologists. Since my primary neurologist advised me to, "Go home. Get your affairs in order and enjoy whatever time you have left." I recognized I had to search for help on my own.
This is what I did to help myself when diagnosed with ALS.
* Went to my acupuncturist who saw me every 2 weeks and treated me with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. She also acted as my quarterback since the neurologist had no other options for me.
* I completed a will and an Advanced Directive for Health Care.
* Went to a Biologic Dentist and had all my mercury fillings removed.
* Used an oral chelation spray twice a day.
* Removed all sugar, chemicals, preservatives, artificial sweeteners from my diet and ate as organically as possible. I also began following a vegan diet following the John McDougall website.
* Read the book," Eric is winning! I" found it on the Internet when I googled ALS.
The last chapter of his book is entitled "things I wish I would have done sooner". I started doing these things right away.
* Read the book," A Mouth Full of Poison" by Dr. Myron Wentz.
* Received a Raindrop Technique session every week using the Dallas method and Young Living Essential Oils. Since the molecular weights of these organic oils are low enough, they can cross the blood/brain barrier and go to the source of the problems. Oils in sequence: the Valor oil blend, Oregano, Thyme, Basil (or Balsam Fir) Cypress, Wintergreen, Marjoram and Peppermint.
* I began taking 800 mg CoQ10 twice a day.
* I meditated on positive things and prayed every day for my body to do the work it had been created to do.
* I deleted everyone from my immediate circle who was negative or was perceived by me as emotionally draining.
* I continued to exercise every day. Mostly, I walked my dogs.
* I had a Physical Therapy evaluation to determine my weaknesses and to help me with exercises to keep what I had strong. When I was diagnosed, my left leg would not always hold me up and I was incapable of running.
* I did not give up! Not even when the fear of what might happen to me was overwhelming in the wee hours of the night.
* I also suggest the book, The Better Brain Book by David Perlmutter MD. Chapter 17 is all about helping yourself with ALS.
Today I am quite well. My left leg is a little weaker than my right from peroneal nerve damage. I can do heavy construction work as a volunteer for my church for 8-12 hours per day. This involves many types of work (shoveling, using a pick axe, traffic control, driving heavy equipment and a great deal of walking on uneven surfaces.
I believe the Raindrop Therapy with the essential oils was a significant part of my recovery. I am grateful to my massage therapist for learning and sharing what she knew about the treatment.
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: diet — "Z. officinale [ginger] has been used to control diabetes and dyslipidemia [high cholesterol].... The marked rise in body weights, glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, free fatty acids and phospholipids in serum of the rats that followed 6 weeks of high-fat diet treatment were significantly reduced by Z. officinale treatment.... The present results provide scientific evidence to substantiate the traditional use of Z. officinale in preventing metabolic disorders." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: dental — Study 1: "[Oil pulling] would benefit the general population by giving more confidence in the ancient practices, thus preventing tooth decay and loss." Study 2: "Oil pulling therapy has been equally effective like chlorhexidine on halitosis and organisms, associated with halitosis." Study 3: "The oil pulling therapy showed a reduction in the plaque index, modified gingival scores, and total colony count of aerobic microorganisms in the plaque of adolescents with plaque-induced gingivitis." Study 4: "Oil pulling can be used as an effective preventive adjunct in maintaining and improving oral health." Study 5: "The myth that the effect of oil-pulling therapy on oral health was just a placebo effect has been broken, and there are clear indications of possible saponification and emulsification process, which enhances its mechanical cleaning action." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: numbness-/-tingling-(Neuropathy) — "The patient was successfully treated with topical peppermint oil [for postherpetic neuralgia, a complication of shingles].... The authors believe this is the first evidence of peppermint oil (or menthol) having a strong analgesic effect on neuropathic pain." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: numbness-/-tingling-(Neuropathy) — "Ameliorative effects of Ocimum sanctum [holy basil] in sciatic nerve transection-induced neuropathy...." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: muscles — "[T]he effect of essential oils on skeletal and smooth muscle...: The first type of effect on skeletal muscle involved a contracture and inhibition of the twitch response to nerve stimulation shown by a sample of clary sage, dill, fennel, frankincense, and nutmeg; ...lavender reduced the twitch response alone." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: muscles — "Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), wounds, eczema, and acne, with lavender oil. It is also used in a healing bath for joint and muscle pain. One study evaluating treatments for children with eczema found [that] it was therapeutic touch from the mother that improved symptoms; in other words, massage with and without essential oils (including lavender) both reduced the dry, scaly skin lesions. Another study found that lavender oil may improve pain control after surgery." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: dental — "Both clove and benzocaine gels had significantly lower mean pain scores than placebos. No significant difference was observed between clove and benzocaine regarding pain scores. Clove gel might possess a potential to replace benzocaine as a topical [anesthetic] agent before needle insertion." | Link |
| 8. | Associated topics: muscles — "In nine studies, Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) has shown effectiveness for arteriosclerosis, autism, Bells palsy, chemotherapy-induced toxicity, degenerative disc disease, detox, muscle wasting, muscular dystrophy, neuroblastoma, neuroprotection, oxidative stress, and spinal stenosis." | Link |
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