Arthritis–18 Tips and Tricks
Yucca root (Yucca aloifolia) capsules: Great for inflammation and swelling associated with arthritis. Eating for your blood type really helps. Many people and dogs (but not cats) do well with MSM.
Arthritis
In general for arthritis, cats don’t do well on MSM, dogs do well on Glucosamine, and humans usually need a combination of 2-4 products for several months at a time. Now, there are some supplements I find that don’t work–like chondroitin, for the general population. And sometimes we need to treat other organs to help the calcium process better. These things we will find during the consult.
Antacids and their Side Effects
Antacids-11 Potential problems associated with frequent or long term use of antacids in general include: 1.Poor digestion leading to allergies, bloating and gas. 2.Diarrhea, loose/watery stools and abdominal bloating form when large partially digested food particles ferment and draw extra fluid into the large intestine creating gas and watery stools. 3.Decreased absorption of a variety of nutrients such as folic acid, vitamin C, beta carotene, iron, calcium magnesium and zinc. 4.Increased risk of food allergies. 5.Reduced effectivenessof the antacids with long term use because the stomach can eventually compensate for extended use of antacids.
6.Increased risk of gastro-intestinal infections. 7.Bloating: Antacids containing sodium bicarbonate and calcium bicarbonate release carbon dioxide as they neutralize stomach acid. This may cause bloating in the stomach as well as cause an increased production of . . .
Aneurysms
Aneurysms may be tender to the touch and may cause excruciating, boring pain. I have felt aortic aneurisms by laying my fingertips lightly just above the belly button. High blood pressure can cause pulsing, but with an aneurysm you can often feel a pounding pulse that is just not normal. I noticed, with my vascular challenge that I had lots of nosebleeds as a child and I bruised very easily. I remember going for a check-up once. The doctor looked at my bruised body (it was summer, and I had been doing a lot of gardening,) and asked me, “Is everything OK at home?” As if my husband was beating me!
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Tan Chins
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Tan Chin: If you have a tan chin, you may have iron deficient anemia. Sometimes I see clients with that characteristic tan mark around their cheeks and chin indicating early iron deficient anemia. . .
Anti-Constipation Fruit Paste
This is a recipe the hospice angel gave my father to help him through the last few weeks of his journey with cancer. He liked it and you will like it, too. And it works.