A friend emailed me this morning for help. He and his family had the winter ick a few weeks ago. Now he’s got what sounds like a very painful sinus infection. In the past, he’s mentioned that he gets sinus infections often. Here’s what I suggested. Garlic. As much garlic as he can stand to eat, both raw and cooked.…
Last year I experienced my first sinus infection in, I don’t know, easily 10 years. As I started improving my immune system and paying closer attention to my health as part of my MS recovery, I simply stopped getting sinus infections, bronchitis and pneumonia. It’s been a great thing. Last November the stress level in my world skyrocketed. It’s not…
Since we moved to Alabama I’ve been dealing with mild allergies every Spring and Fall. This year my allergies seem more intense than the past couple years. It could be that we’ve had more rain this year and whatever I’m allergic to is growing a little better. This year I found a good supply of local bee pollen at a…
I don’t often get philosophical here. I usually reserve those thoughts for my private journal, but a conversation with a friend has inspired me to share here this morning. We were talking about the Las Vegas shooting, the fact that the governor of Florida has declared a state of emergency over an upcoming speaker, the “dead zone” in the Gulf…
We’ve known this for years, but another research project has confirmed that high dose IV Vitamin C is effective against cancer. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/03/06/vitamin-c-cancer-treatment.aspx
Like I said earlier, living with Multiple Sclerosis is hard. But, overcoming it is even harder. You have to be willing to work for it. You have to be willing to give things up, change your habits, change your thinking and step out into the unknown. It CAN be done. Here’s how. Stop Making Excuses This is my biggest…
I don’t hide the fact that I have medically diagnosed and confirmed Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. In fact, I make it a point to make sure people know. Most people who know me in real life know I have MS. Friends know, family know, most general acquaintances whom I see regularly know. Why? Because my health is my second most…
Start by reading this article by Dr. Mecola on the science and current politics behind vaccines. The article talks about the controversy behind President Trump asking Robert Kennedy Jr to chair a commission on “vaccine safety and scientific integrity.” (I am not looking to start a political debate. Whether you are for or against Trump is none of my business, and…
MSG is still in quite a few packaged and processed foods, and understanding what it is and how it effects your health is vital. Below, is a list which outlines some of the more common symptoms of an MSG reaction Brain damage Behavior disorders Emotional disorders Seizures Cancer Asthma attacks Non-Asthma breathing difficulties Neurodegenerative Diseases Migraines Brain Fog Obesity and…
My yearly evaluation is complete, and I have a strong handle on my goals, desires and intentions for the coming year. So much, in fact, that in essence I’m starting 2017 “early.” I’ve finished all the 2016 projects that I’m going to get done before the calendar changes and it’s time to look ahead. What did I accomplish in 2016?…