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Don Mowers
6 years ago
BIOPERINE……….. What is a Bioperine?
Bioperine is a standardized piperine composition derived from black pepper extract. Made by Sabinsa, it is a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum (black pepper) or Piper longum (long pepper). It contains 95 percent piperine, which has potential health benefits.
Bioperine is added to many different herbals. Bioperine is said to be exponential in improving the affects of things it is added to.
Bioperine can be bought in capsule form at any health food outlet.
Just a thought………. Maybe adding a capsule of Bioperine to what you are now taking might improve its effectiveness.
Maybe it is worth looking into???
Andrea
6 years ago
Thanks everyone
Don Mowers
6 years ago
I just became aware of something that I would like to pass on. BOSWELLIA SERRATA According to what I am reading Boswellia Serrata seems to have a big affect on mucous in the bronchial tubes and lungs. I have used it before for it’s ability to fight pain because it helps to block the Cox 2 enzymes. I have started using it again and am finding that it is really helping the bronchial mucous problem I have. Googled information says that using Boswellia Serrata and Thyme greatly reduce bronchial mucous and coughing. I am finding this to be true. As usual, do your own research on this and decide for yourself if it is for you. To your better bronchial health. Don
Kurt
6 years ago
Since being floxed, alcohol seems to have no effect on me. Went out to a concert this past weekend, and had a few drinks and didn’t feel anything! Anyone else experience this?
A.Coleman
6 years ago
Need an opinion from my fellow floxies. Can I consider taking a muscle relaxer: flexeril (Cyclobenzaprene) specifically? I have been having lots of upper neck issues and it may have lead to tinnitus – I know the FQ can do that, but it has been 2 1/2 years post floxing before the tinnitus onset, so ENT, who was very aware of impacts of FQs didn’t think that was too likely.
Already tried chiro treatment for the neck, but ENT and audiologist think that may have contributed to the problem. I did NOT have tinnitus before I started chiro treatments!!
Sounds like mixed results with muscle relaxers on the boards. Some report taking, some report avoiding, but none report the exact impact. Those who seem to be taking them are mostly still so afflicted that it may be hard to discern their impact. Me – I am getting close, maybe 90% healed, so hoping to get the rest of the way not march backward.
I would love to quickly tackle the tinnitus issue and get back to the minor issues that I was working to overcome in my path to recovery. Only other options left for neck are massage and waiting and hoping (the standard floxie approach.
Thanks for your feedback
Andrea
6 years ago
Hi A. Coleman. I can’t give you the proper answer, because I don’t know much about muscle relaxers and if they can mess you up even worse. But I can tell you that, this is just my expereince of course, the less I use any king of drug/medication the better. I definetly became more sensitive to anything that is chemical. Have you tried acupuncture / electroacupuncture instead?
Now that I’m here, I take the opportunity to ask you, and to anyone else , if you ever tried medical cannabis. They say is very useful for aches and pains. I know this has already been discussed but I’d need some first hand infos. Thank you.
jérôme
6 years ago
jat92517,do you feel better with Epsom baths?
Andrea
6 years ago
Hi guys. In the last few months my urologic problems have worsened. I’m now suffering not only from frequent urination but urinary retention too. Electroacupuncture seemed to help, a little, but it’s very expensive, so I’m planning to buy a TENS Unit, for some DIY sessions. Anyway, today the urologist suggested me a “new” supplement, sponsored for pelvic/prostate pain. Obviously I googled it, and what I found out seems very interesting. First of all, it is not something specific for urological problems (I don’t know why they sell it specificly for that reason) but in reality is a fatty acid amid,with, allegedly, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, neuroprotective,and anticonvulsant properties. All interesting facts for us floxies. It was discovered in 1957, but what really got my attention was that, in 1993, Italian Nobel Prize laureate, Rita Levi Montalcini, made an important discovery revealing it’s mechanism of action.
Needless to say that tomorrow I’m gonna try it, and, as always, I’m gonna keep you updated on my reaction. Good luck to everyone.
Oh, of course, the name is Palmitoylethanolamide. Here’s a couple of links :
Hi. Could MitoQ help with anxiety and mitochondria recovery? Also with sensitivity to medication and supplements?
L
6 years ago
I LIVED on smoothies for the first year or so, when I was having so much trouble breathing. IT is literally ALL I consumed. Then it got to be a habbit and to this day I usually have one for lunch. I always used a protein powder, and had read that plant based had higher levels of lead (from the soil.) Consumer Reports just came out with an article on the very thing and it’s not just lead you have to worry about. (Whey based fare better, but then you need to make sure the source is organic.) After reading this, I think I am going to forgo the protein powder altogether (maybe add chia seeds.) https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/?EXTKEY=NH83BBDHN&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180327_nsltr_health
jérôme
6 years ago
jat92517 ,do you think Epsom baths work as well on a 26 months floxing? magnesium didn’t do a damn thing for me since the beginning and that’s a great frustration because magnesium is said to be so important for us!
jérôme
6 years ago
jat92517, 2 pounds=1 kg? that’s quite pricey if this is a daily bath!
harriet
6 years ago
Do you re heat it?
L
6 years ago
Soooo, I’m watching Grey’s Anatomy and a man is revealed to have Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, where his skin is literally pulling away from his body, from…..an antibiotic! They didn’t say which one but of course I immediately thought cipro (or levaquin.) I just wrote them to thank them for the story and gave the resources tab on Lisa’s site here in hopes they will do more stories on the dangers. I am guessing they wouldn’t name the antibiotic by name because of advertisers, but still, the more people realize how horrific these side effect can be, the better.
Andrea
6 years ago
Hi guys, I’ve always wondered one thing.
Why, many, if not most of us, present so many and so pervasive symptoms, but yet it’s so difficult to track them? For example, I defenelty have peripheral neuropathy symptoms, achy joints and tendons and I often feel weak and dizzy, but every scan, exam, blood test etc. always came out normal? Any thoughts on this?
jérôme
6 years ago
jat92517,I just begun a epsom bath,could you tell me how along can I re use the water?I thought before it was too pricey for a cure but with your idea,it is now manageable!
Kurt
6 years ago
Just had my Health Risk Assessment tests at work recently and I got a health score of 100 out of 100. Apparently I’m very healthy. What a joke. Too bad these tests don’t check cellular damage or I would have gotten a big fat zero!
BIOPERINE……….. What is a Bioperine?
Bioperine is a standardized piperine composition derived from black pepper extract. Made by Sabinsa, it is a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum (black pepper) or Piper longum (long pepper). It contains 95 percent piperine, which has potential health benefits.
Bioperine is added to many different herbals. Bioperine is said to be exponential in improving the affects of things it is added to.
Bioperine can be bought in capsule form at any health food outlet.
Just a thought………. Maybe adding a capsule of Bioperine to what you are now taking might improve its effectiveness.
Maybe it is worth looking into???
Thanks everyone
I just became aware of something that I would like to pass on. BOSWELLIA SERRATA According to what I am reading Boswellia Serrata seems to have a big affect on mucous in the bronchial tubes and lungs. I have used it before for it’s ability to fight pain because it helps to block the Cox 2 enzymes. I have started using it again and am finding that it is really helping the bronchial mucous problem I have. Googled information says that using Boswellia Serrata and Thyme greatly reduce bronchial mucous and coughing. I am finding this to be true. As usual, do your own research on this and decide for yourself if it is for you. To your better bronchial health. Don
Since being floxed, alcohol seems to have no effect on me. Went out to a concert this past weekend, and had a few drinks and didn’t feel anything! Anyone else experience this?
Need an opinion from my fellow floxies. Can I consider taking a muscle relaxer: flexeril (Cyclobenzaprene) specifically? I have been having lots of upper neck issues and it may have lead to tinnitus – I know the FQ can do that, but it has been 2 1/2 years post floxing before the tinnitus onset, so ENT, who was very aware of impacts of FQs didn’t think that was too likely.
Already tried chiro treatment for the neck, but ENT and audiologist think that may have contributed to the problem. I did NOT have tinnitus before I started chiro treatments!!
Sounds like mixed results with muscle relaxers on the boards. Some report taking, some report avoiding, but none report the exact impact. Those who seem to be taking them are mostly still so afflicted that it may be hard to discern their impact. Me – I am getting close, maybe 90% healed, so hoping to get the rest of the way not march backward.
I would love to quickly tackle the tinnitus issue and get back to the minor issues that I was working to overcome in my path to recovery. Only other options left for neck are massage and waiting and hoping (the standard floxie approach.
Thanks for your feedback
Hi A. Coleman. I can’t give you the proper answer, because I don’t know much about muscle relaxers and if they can mess you up even worse. But I can tell you that, this is just my expereince of course, the less I use any king of drug/medication the better. I definetly became more sensitive to anything that is chemical. Have you tried acupuncture / electroacupuncture instead?
Now that I’m here, I take the opportunity to ask you, and to anyone else , if you ever tried medical cannabis. They say is very useful for aches and pains. I know this has already been discussed but I’d need some first hand infos. Thank you.
jat92517,do you feel better with Epsom baths?
Hi guys. In the last few months my urologic problems have worsened. I’m now suffering not only from frequent urination but urinary retention too. Electroacupuncture seemed to help, a little, but it’s very expensive, so I’m planning to buy a TENS Unit, for some DIY sessions. Anyway, today the urologist suggested me a “new” supplement, sponsored for pelvic/prostate pain. Obviously I googled it, and what I found out seems very interesting. First of all, it is not something specific for urological problems (I don’t know why they sell it specificly for that reason) but in reality is a fatty acid amid,with, allegedly, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, neuroprotective,and anticonvulsant properties. All interesting facts for us floxies. It was discovered in 1957, but what really got my attention was that, in 1993, Italian Nobel Prize laureate, Rita Levi Montalcini, made an important discovery revealing it’s mechanism of action.
Needless to say that tomorrow I’m gonna try it, and, as always, I’m gonna keep you updated on my reaction. Good luck to everyone.
Oh, of course, the name is Palmitoylethanolamide. Here’s a couple of links :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmitoylethanolamide
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3596927/
Glad it helped you. x
Dr Reuben Scott jailed for research fraud.
Hi. Could MitoQ help with anxiety and mitochondria recovery? Also with sensitivity to medication and supplements?
I LIVED on smoothies for the first year or so, when I was having so much trouble breathing. IT is literally ALL I consumed. Then it got to be a habbit and to this day I usually have one for lunch. I always used a protein powder, and had read that plant based had higher levels of lead (from the soil.) Consumer Reports just came out with an article on the very thing and it’s not just lead you have to worry about. (Whey based fare better, but then you need to make sure the source is organic.) After reading this, I think I am going to forgo the protein powder altogether (maybe add chia seeds.) https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/?EXTKEY=NH83BBDHN&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180327_nsltr_health
jat92517 ,do you think Epsom baths work as well on a 26 months floxing? magnesium didn’t do a damn thing for me since the beginning and that’s a great frustration because magnesium is said to be so important for us!
jat92517, 2 pounds=1 kg? that’s quite pricey if this is a daily bath!
Do you re heat it?
Soooo, I’m watching Grey’s Anatomy and a man is revealed to have Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, where his skin is literally pulling away from his body, from…..an antibiotic! They didn’t say which one but of course I immediately thought cipro (or levaquin.) I just wrote them to thank them for the story and gave the resources tab on Lisa’s site here in hopes they will do more stories on the dangers. I am guessing they wouldn’t name the antibiotic by name because of advertisers, but still, the more people realize how horrific these side effect can be, the better.
Hi guys, I’ve always wondered one thing.
Why, many, if not most of us, present so many and so pervasive symptoms, but yet it’s so difficult to track them? For example, I defenelty have peripheral neuropathy symptoms, achy joints and tendons and I often feel weak and dizzy, but every scan, exam, blood test etc. always came out normal? Any thoughts on this?
jat92517,I just begun a epsom bath,could you tell me how along can I re use the water?I thought before it was too pricey for a cure but with your idea,it is now manageable!
Just had my Health Risk Assessment tests at work recently and I got a health score of 100 out of 100. Apparently I’m very healthy. What a joke. Too bad these tests don’t check cellular damage or I would have gotten a big fat zero!
http://thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testing/Genova%20Diagnostics%2008.02.18.pdf May be able to point you in the right direction.