Holistic Healing Questions

[Wheezie]

I'm really interested in alternative therapies for managing my CF. I am increasingly becoming more concerned with the use of Tobi and other drugs I feel are more like poisons than cures. I know some of you out there use supplements and other herbal remedies and I'd really like to know what you do, how they work, etc. And have you been able to eliminate any traditional drugs as a result of your supplement use?

To those that believe western medicine is the only way to go, I completely respect that decision and I understand the position fully. Please don't post criticisms of my choice to learn more about alternative therapies.

Thanks everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

I'm really interested in alternative therapies for managing my CF. I am increasingly becoming more concerned with the use of Tobi and other drugs I feel are more like poisons than cures. I know some of you out there use supplements and other herbal remedies and I'd really like to know what you do, how they work, etc. And have you been able to eliminate any traditional drugs as a result of your supplement use?

To those that believe western medicine is the only way to go, I completely respect that decision and I understand the position fully. Please don't post criticisms of my choice to learn more about alternative therapies.

Thanks everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

I'm really interested in alternative therapies for managing my CF. I am increasingly becoming more concerned with the use of Tobi and other drugs I feel are more like poisons than cures. I know some of you out there use supplements and other herbal remedies and I'd really like to know what you do, how they work, etc. And have you been able to eliminate any traditional drugs as a result of your supplement use?

To those that believe western medicine is the only way to go, I completely respect that decision and I understand the position fully. Please don't post criticisms of my choice to learn more about alternative therapies.

Thanks everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

I'm really interested in alternative therapies for managing my CF. I am increasingly becoming more concerned with the use of Tobi and other drugs I feel are more like poisons than cures. I know some of you out there use supplements and other herbal remedies and I'd really like to know what you do, how they work, etc. And have you been able to eliminate any traditional drugs as a result of your supplement use?

To those that believe western medicine is the only way to go, I completely respect that decision and I understand the position fully. Please don't post criticisms of my choice to learn more about alternative therapies.

Thanks everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

I'm really interested in alternative therapies for managing my CF. I am increasingly becoming more concerned with the use of Tobi and other drugs I feel are more like poisons than cures. I know some of you out there use supplements and other herbal remedies and I'd really like to know what you do, how they work, etc. And have you been able to eliminate any traditional drugs as a result of your supplement use?

To those that believe western medicine is the only way to go, I completely respect that decision and I understand the position fully. Please don't post criticisms of my choice to learn more about alternative therapies.

Thanks everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[catboogie]

hey wheezie,

i will tell you my secret weapon: EXERCISE! and a lot of it. i've recently upped my daily (well, four days a week) cardio from 45 to 60 minutes and i can't believe the amount of good it has done! not only am i feeling great with more energy but my lungs are actually producing a LOT less sputum.

i've tried some alternative stuff: oregano oil, all kinds of herbs, mucomyst... but i've settled on a super duper vitamin suppliment (i take 4-8 horse pills a day) that has some herbs and green foods in it, and this stuff called Wellness formula that Q told me about to help with not getting sick. i also take fish oil, but i'm not sure how much good that does the CF directly, and L-glutamine, a suppliment my nutritionist cousin recommends everyone take for healhty immune systems.

i also drink lots and lots of water and get plenty of rest. (i have the luxury of being able to sleep as much as i need most days.)

i know the stuff about exercise, water, and rest seems like old hat. but seriously, if you are not already doing that stuff, you are missing out on GREAT ways to (in my opinion) stay healthy. back to basics, chica!

good luck!

 

[catboogie]

hey wheezie,

i will tell you my secret weapon: EXERCISE! and a lot of it. i've recently upped my daily (well, four days a week) cardio from 45 to 60 minutes and i can't believe the amount of good it has done! not only am i feeling great with more energy but my lungs are actually producing a LOT less sputum.

i've tried some alternative stuff: oregano oil, all kinds of herbs, mucomyst... but i've settled on a super duper vitamin suppliment (i take 4-8 horse pills a day) that has some herbs and green foods in it, and this stuff called Wellness formula that Q told me about to help with not getting sick. i also take fish oil, but i'm not sure how much good that does the CF directly, and L-glutamine, a suppliment my nutritionist cousin recommends everyone take for healhty immune systems.

i also drink lots and lots of water and get plenty of rest. (i have the luxury of being able to sleep as much as i need most days.)

i know the stuff about exercise, water, and rest seems like old hat. but seriously, if you are not already doing that stuff, you are missing out on GREAT ways to (in my opinion) stay healthy. back to basics, chica!

good luck!

 

[catboogie]

hey wheezie,

i will tell you my secret weapon: EXERCISE! and a lot of it. i've recently upped my daily (well, four days a week) cardio from 45 to 60 minutes and i can't believe the amount of good it has done! not only am i feeling great with more energy but my lungs are actually producing a LOT less sputum.

i've tried some alternative stuff: oregano oil, all kinds of herbs, mucomyst... but i've settled on a super duper vitamin suppliment (i take 4-8 horse pills a day) that has some herbs and green foods in it, and this stuff called Wellness formula that Q told me about to help with not getting sick. i also take fish oil, but i'm not sure how much good that does the CF directly, and L-glutamine, a suppliment my nutritionist cousin recommends everyone take for healhty immune systems.

i also drink lots and lots of water and get plenty of rest. (i have the luxury of being able to sleep as much as i need most days.)

i know the stuff about exercise, water, and rest seems like old hat. but seriously, if you are not already doing that stuff, you are missing out on GREAT ways to (in my opinion) stay healthy. back to basics, chica!

good luck!

 

[catboogie]

hey wheezie,

i will tell you my secret weapon: EXERCISE! and a lot of it. i've recently upped my daily (well, four days a week) cardio from 45 to 60 minutes and i can't believe the amount of good it has done! not only am i feeling great with more energy but my lungs are actually producing a LOT less sputum.

i've tried some alternative stuff: oregano oil, all kinds of herbs, mucomyst... but i've settled on a super duper vitamin suppliment (i take 4-8 horse pills a day) that has some herbs and green foods in it, and this stuff called Wellness formula that Q told me about to help with not getting sick. i also take fish oil, but i'm not sure how much good that does the CF directly, and L-glutamine, a suppliment my nutritionist cousin recommends everyone take for healhty immune systems.

i also drink lots and lots of water and get plenty of rest. (i have the luxury of being able to sleep as much as i need most days.)

i know the stuff about exercise, water, and rest seems like old hat. but seriously, if you are not already doing that stuff, you are missing out on GREAT ways to (in my opinion) stay healthy. back to basics, chica!

good luck!

 

[catboogie]

hey wheezie,

i will tell you my secret weapon: EXERCISE! and a lot of it. i've recently upped my daily (well, four days a week) cardio from 45 to 60 minutes and i can't believe the amount of good it has done! not only am i feeling great with more energy but my lungs are actually producing a LOT less sputum.

i've tried some alternative stuff: oregano oil, all kinds of herbs, mucomyst... but i've settled on a super duper vitamin suppliment (i take 4-8 horse pills a day) that has some herbs and green foods in it, and this stuff called Wellness formula that Q told me about to help with not getting sick. i also take fish oil, but i'm not sure how much good that does the CF directly, and L-glutamine, a suppliment my nutritionist cousin recommends everyone take for healhty immune systems.

i also drink lots and lots of water and get plenty of rest. (i have the luxury of being able to sleep as much as i need most days.)

i know the stuff about exercise, water, and rest seems like old hat. but seriously, if you are not already doing that stuff, you are missing out on GREAT ways to (in my opinion) stay healthy. back to basics, chica!

good luck!

 

[thefrogprincess]

Accupuncture! I see an accupuncturist who specializes in resperatory problems. The first few times he treated me for the CF I coughed up the most discusting glob of crap ever! He also gets my sinuses to drain too. Not to mention its really relaxing.

I just think that you shouldn't limit your resesrch to suppliments alone.

 

[thefrogprincess]

Accupuncture! I see an accupuncturist who specializes in resperatory problems. The first few times he treated me for the CF I coughed up the most discusting glob of crap ever! He also gets my sinuses to drain too. Not to mention its really relaxing.

I just think that you shouldn't limit your resesrch to suppliments alone.

 

[thefrogprincess]

Accupuncture! I see an accupuncturist who specializes in resperatory problems. The first few times he treated me for the CF I coughed up the most discusting glob of crap ever! He also gets my sinuses to drain too. Not to mention its really relaxing.

I just think that you shouldn't limit your resesrch to suppliments alone.

 

[thefrogprincess]

Accupuncture! I see an accupuncturist who specializes in resperatory problems. The first few times he treated me for the CF I coughed up the most discusting glob of crap ever! He also gets my sinuses to drain too. Not to mention its really relaxing.

I just think that you shouldn't limit your resesrch to suppliments alone.

 

[thefrogprincess]

Accupuncture! I see an accupuncturist who specializes in resperatory problems. The first few times he treated me for the CF I coughed up the most discusting glob of crap ever! He also gets my sinuses to drain too. Not to mention its really relaxing.

I just think that you shouldn't limit your resesrch to suppliments alone.

 

[Foody]

I personally do not have CF but our son does. I have been using and studying complimentary care (I prefer this term because I see it as inclusive and along side of traditional care) for over 10 years. Each person has unique challenges, CF or not, and I feel great nutrition, supplements and complimentary care options like accupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractics, Reiki, yoga, etc helps the body heal and support itself. This helps prevent illness and for me helps in keeping a positive attitude. These "tools" can help alleviate the stress and deficiencies often caused by drugs when they are part of your care (which is up to you and your doctor to decide of course).

Not all complimentary care providers are created equal and it takes research and interviewing to find to right care provider for you. I have collected alot of resources on my site below and recommend reading about the licensing and state requirements for the practices you are interested in. We look at our complimentary care physicians (DO, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Accupuncturist) as an important part of our sons health team. For minor things we tend to support him natually first with herbal and homepathic remedies and only seek out traditional care if it doesn't resolve on its own. Thus far he had not even required the care of our comp. care physicians except our chiropractor for allergy elimination.

I don't think there is a silver bullet out there for our son. I think the things we do work synergystically and has alot to do with his unique biochemistry and CF expression. A good naturopathic MD who understands biochemisty and energy would be helpful in deciding what you may need in terms of supplements as it may differ greatly than another CF person.

I am happy to share our supplement routine if you wish since I do think there are some benign things which are beneficial to all CF people including probiotics. Glutathione is perhaps the single greatest thing I feel we do for him. I'm sure the adults will have tons to add.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of the resource on my site.

 

[Foody]

I personally do not have CF but our son does. I have been using and studying complimentary care (I prefer this term because I see it as inclusive and along side of traditional care) for over 10 years. Each person has unique challenges, CF or not, and I feel great nutrition, supplements and complimentary care options like accupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractics, Reiki, yoga, etc helps the body heal and support itself. This helps prevent illness and for me helps in keeping a positive attitude. These "tools" can help alleviate the stress and deficiencies often caused by drugs when they are part of your care (which is up to you and your doctor to decide of course).

Not all complimentary care providers are created equal and it takes research and interviewing to find to right care provider for you. I have collected alot of resources on my site below and recommend reading about the licensing and state requirements for the practices you are interested in. We look at our complimentary care physicians (DO, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Accupuncturist) as an important part of our sons health team. For minor things we tend to support him natually first with herbal and homepathic remedies and only seek out traditional care if it doesn't resolve on its own. Thus far he had not even required the care of our comp. care physicians except our chiropractor for allergy elimination.

I don't think there is a silver bullet out there for our son. I think the things we do work synergystically and has alot to do with his unique biochemistry and CF expression. A good naturopathic MD who understands biochemisty and energy would be helpful in deciding what you may need in terms of supplements as it may differ greatly than another CF person.

I am happy to share our supplement routine if you wish since I do think there are some benign things which are beneficial to all CF people including probiotics. Glutathione is perhaps the single greatest thing I feel we do for him. I'm sure the adults will have tons to add.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of the resource on my site.

 

[Foody]

I personally do not have CF but our son does. I have been using and studying complimentary care (I prefer this term because I see it as inclusive and along side of traditional care) for over 10 years. Each person has unique challenges, CF or not, and I feel great nutrition, supplements and complimentary care options like accupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractics, Reiki, yoga, etc helps the body heal and support itself. This helps prevent illness and for me helps in keeping a positive attitude. These "tools" can help alleviate the stress and deficiencies often caused by drugs when they are part of your care (which is up to you and your doctor to decide of course).

Not all complimentary care providers are created equal and it takes research and interviewing to find to right care provider for you. I have collected alot of resources on my site below and recommend reading about the licensing and state requirements for the practices you are interested in. We look at our complimentary care physicians (DO, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Accupuncturist) as an important part of our sons health team. For minor things we tend to support him natually first with herbal and homepathic remedies and only seek out traditional care if it doesn't resolve on its own. Thus far he had not even required the care of our comp. care physicians except our chiropractor for allergy elimination.

I don't think there is a silver bullet out there for our son. I think the things we do work synergystically and has alot to do with his unique biochemistry and CF expression. A good naturopathic MD who understands biochemisty and energy would be helpful in deciding what you may need in terms of supplements as it may differ greatly than another CF person.

I am happy to share our supplement routine if you wish since I do think there are some benign things which are beneficial to all CF people including probiotics. Glutathione is perhaps the single greatest thing I feel we do for him. I'm sure the adults will have tons to add.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of the resource on my site.

 

[Foody]

I personally do not have CF but our son does. I have been using and studying complimentary care (I prefer this term because I see it as inclusive and along side of traditional care) for over 10 years. Each person has unique challenges, CF or not, and I feel great nutrition, supplements and complimentary care options like accupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractics, Reiki, yoga, etc helps the body heal and support itself. This helps prevent illness and for me helps in keeping a positive attitude. These "tools" can help alleviate the stress and deficiencies often caused by drugs when they are part of your care (which is up to you and your doctor to decide of course).

Not all complimentary care providers are created equal and it takes research and interviewing to find to right care provider for you. I have collected alot of resources on my site below and recommend reading about the licensing and state requirements for the practices you are interested in. We look at our complimentary care physicians (DO, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Accupuncturist) as an important part of our sons health team. For minor things we tend to support him natually first with herbal and homepathic remedies and only seek out traditional care if it doesn't resolve on its own. Thus far he had not even required the care of our comp. care physicians except our chiropractor for allergy elimination.

I don't think there is a silver bullet out there for our son. I think the things we do work synergystically and has alot to do with his unique biochemistry and CF expression. A good naturopathic MD who understands biochemisty and energy would be helpful in deciding what you may need in terms of supplements as it may differ greatly than another CF person.

I am happy to share our supplement routine if you wish since I do think there are some benign things which are beneficial to all CF people including probiotics. Glutathione is perhaps the single greatest thing I feel we do for him. I'm sure the adults will have tons to add.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of the resource on my site.

 

[Foody]

I personally do not have CF but our son does. I have been using and studying complimentary care (I prefer this term because I see it as inclusive and along side of traditional care) for over 10 years. Each person has unique challenges, CF or not, and I feel great nutrition, supplements and complimentary care options like accupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractics, Reiki, yoga, etc helps the body heal and support itself. This helps prevent illness and for me helps in keeping a positive attitude. These "tools" can help alleviate the stress and deficiencies often caused by drugs when they are part of your care (which is up to you and your doctor to decide of course).

Not all complimentary care providers are created equal and it takes research and interviewing to find to right care provider for you. I have collected alot of resources on my site below and recommend reading about the licensing and state requirements for the practices you are interested in. We look at our complimentary care physicians (DO, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Accupuncturist) as an important part of our sons health team. For minor things we tend to support him natually first with herbal and homepathic remedies and only seek out traditional care if it doesn't resolve on its own. Thus far he had not even required the care of our comp. care physicians except our chiropractor for allergy elimination.

I don't think there is a silver bullet out there for our son. I think the things we do work synergystically and has alot to do with his unique biochemistry and CF expression. A good naturopathic MD who understands biochemisty and energy would be helpful in deciding what you may need in terms of supplements as it may differ greatly than another CF person.

I am happy to share our supplement routine if you wish since I do think there are some benign things which are beneficial to all CF people including probiotics. Glutathione is perhaps the single greatest thing I feel we do for him. I'm sure the adults will have tons to add.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of the resource on my site.