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Posted by Catrina (Member # 5344) on :

I have been searching this site and following links to various places for some of the suggested alternative treatments.

I just wondered if someone out there could tell me how to identify the "unnamed products" on the Cassia site. I have looked at the web site which sells these products and can figure out a lot of them, but some of them I still couldn't figure out which product he was referring to.

Also, I did email with this question but never got a response.

I know some of you (Marnie?)(Gigi?)(Anyone?) are very familiar with all the discussions and links and stuff. Could someone post or email me privately about these products and how to tell which ones he is referring to in his tables & treatment schedules and such?

Thanks a bunch!!!

CAT

Posted by ConnieMc (Member # 191) on :

I was once in touch with this guy a year or so back, and know that one thing he thinks has really helped him is a very strong antioxyidant (sp?) called Pycnogenol. I think he is right. It is a natural extract from the bark of French pine trees. I took it for awhile and wasn't sure it was helping me, but was pretty sick at the time. Eventually didn't order any more, and immediately thought that maybe it had made a difference, as I was even worse. But, ended up back on it, and truly think this stuff helps. Over time, I have integrated more of this type of thing into my treatment, and never miss taking this now. I order it from www.immunesupport.com, and take 2 of these 3 times per day. Ends up being pricey, but think that dealing with getting the immune support and free radicals has made a difference in my progress.

FYI, I am doing pretty well now, after successfully getting Babesia and Lyme under control. The Babesia was undiagnosed and untreated for a very long time, which prevented progress with the Lyme. In addition to the typical drug protocols, I think the following things have made a huge difference - taking Magnesium and Calcium consistently throughout the day, as per Marnie's info, keeping my liver cleaned out with things like Mike Thistle, COQ10 for energy, and plenty of acidolpholus.

The Lyme has done a huge amt of damage to my brain, and while I am improved physically, it remains to be seen how well my cognitive recovery will go. The nervous system is the slowest to heal. Memory is toast, and when I get a good neuro herx from Minocin, I am literally dumb as a rock and barely functional.

But, hope some of this helps. www.immunesupport.com runs good specials and you can sometimes get buy 1 get 1 free deals, so keep a check on their site. I order all my supplements from them, and they are good to work with with good quality and service.

Good luck.

Posted by ConnieMc (Member # 191) on :

Hey Cat, after writing all that, realized you are the one I have been in touch with here and there. Didn't mean not to say Hi. Email if you want and we can compare notes on some of this if you wish. I know you are very interested in the alternative info on treatment.

C U later...
Connie in NC