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Atypical TB and Herb and Vitamin Supplements
(July 12 )
There are many people who believe that their Diet provides them
with all the elements their body needs.
I am Not one of them!
Even though my Diet consists of 95% Raw and Unprocessed Fruit and Veggies
i know if i just relied on it alone to provide my body with all it needs, it would not be right.
I have experimented both ways, several times over many years,
with and without supplements and have always confirmed
a marked difference, highly convincing to me.
Adding the Fact of a Serious Illness such as A-TB (MAC)
and the heightened need for Extra – it leaves no space for argument for me.
There have been many different combinations of Supplements i have used
throughout the time, both Before as well as During the A-TB MAC illness
and there have been many modifications i had to make in the recent years
according to specific needs and /or intolerances at a time due to Antibiotic effects.
The Current Regular Daily vitamins and dosages i am on, are :
* A Mixed Carotenoids 30 mg x 1daily
* B Complex (High milligram strength) 3-4 per Day.
(1 with each meal and 1 at bed time )
* B3 (500mcg) 3 per day – total of 1000m – 1500 mcg
(1+2 halves of a 500mcg or 3 x 500mcg)
I prefer the Niacinamide form because it does not cause flashing
* B5 – Calcium Pantothenate 3 Daily – total of 750 mg
(2 with meals and 1 at bed time)
* B 12 One to two daily 1000 -2000mcg with meals
* Vitamin C total of approx. 2000 mg per day divided into 3-4 dosages
I prefer the Calcium Ascorbate in Powder form because it is of higher strength
and Non-Acidic to the stomach, plus i have repeatedly found it much more
effective during Colds, Flu or Lung Bleeding.
(1 with each meal and 1 at bed time)
* E Mixd Tocopherols 500 IU x 1 Daily with first meal of the day
* Probiotics ABC Friendly Bacteria as in Yoghurt
Inulin in capsules taken orally gives me headaches
so i take them in alternative ways due to the Malassezia problem
as will described in my Malassezia Blogs.
I used to also take B1, B2 and B6 and Folic Acid at different times
as well as Cod Liver Oil and Fish Oil
At some point i had to drop one at a time for different reasons
–B6 because it gave me very vivid piercing dreams – not very peaceful sleep.
–B2could not notice any benefit for taking extra on top of what on the B Complex
–Folic acid due to containing sulphites in the tablet, causing me asthmatic reaction
and
–B1 caused sudden spontaneous bleeding while taken with the ones below
-Cod Live Oil and Fish Oil
because they are blood thinners and caused me severe bleeding.
Many stop starts confirmed the finding above before i had to eventually
test them individually and then give them up.
* Amino Acids in complex form or individually also due to ‘hydroxy’ type
of processing, gave me strong kidney pains resulting in severe migraines as well.
* Minerals also i had to drop due to the kidney and severe migraine problems
but i could tolerate the Calcium Hydroxyapatite form alone
until all Aussie Companies gradually changed their formulas
and could not find it on its own
* Gingko Biloba also dropped as per above due to blood thinning quality
* St John’s Wart i stopped only due to fear of possible antibiotic interaction
* Valerian, Echinacea and a variety of other Herbs
I had to stop only when my kidneys could not process too many binder and fillers
especially the sulphite content that caused me asthmatic reaction.
Recently after the Termination of antibiotics i have gradually been adding
some of the supplements and introduced two New Herbs of which i discovered
great Lung Benefits and will describe in detail in later more appropriate entry.
Some Personal Findings and Comments about the Supplements
i used to take – as well as taking Currently:
Additionally to the generally known Nutritional Benefits of each, i have found
* B Complex Has a deep, nerve calming, relaxing effect
* B3 Taken during the day has also a strong relaxing effect
and taken at night just before bedtime it works like a sedative
and helps sleep well
* B5 During Stop/Start periods i have experienced a strong general feeling
of wellbeing when on.
* Vitamin C
One of the most marvellous most miraculous substances on Earth
i use it to facilitate absorption of all other vitamins
I also use –increased dosage- during colds and flu
and especially to stop or minimise Lung bleeding.
In general i find it helps and works for everything!
* E Mixed Tocopherols Helpful in healing wounds faster, especially when taken
with Vit C, as well as having anti-clotting effect.
* Calcium Hydroxyapatite Taken at bed time together with B3
helped to have a quieting effect on the brain
resulting in a deeper more restful sleep
* Gingko Bliloba Anti-clotting effect but combined with other blood thinners
can cause bruising or bleeding problems
* Valerian Calming effect during the day, Restful sleep during the night
* St John’s Wart Same as Valerian but with a more general, permeating effect.
I only used during the day.
* Echinacea Very effective during Cold and Flu
* Hawthorn Excellent for Blood Circulation
but contributed to spontaneous blood vessel bursts
Knowing effects both positive and negative beforehand can be helpful in monitoring.
(Addition 10 Aug 12)
While preparing one of the upcoming entries dealing with Detoxification
i had a sudden brilliant idea to look into my old diaries for any specific
supplements i used some time back.
There i discovered not only those but so many that i had totally forgotten
that belong in this current Entry, so i am adding them in a list below:
Amino-Acid Complex, L-Tryptophan ,L-Tyrosine, L- Methionine,
Cysteine Hydrochloride, Phenylalanine, Melatonin, Lactoferrin,
Inositol, Biotin, Vitamin D, Magnesium Orotate, Iron plus, DHEA,
and Alfa Lipoprotein.
There are a few Questions that were raised in my mind
after seeing this long list of Supplements that i was taking back then
compared to how few i have been able to take recently
-due to kidney intolerance causing severe reactions-
and i am actually rather Surprised i am still alive…
* Do i believe that having been taking all these Supplements
Aided in keeping me fairly Well and Alive for so Long or was it a waste of money
– YES! … they did, together with the Swim and Highly Nutritious Diet
* Have i noticed any change whenever i stopped taking some of them?
– YES!… repeated On and Off has confirmed so several times
* Do i believe if i could take as many now as used to before
i would be in a better condition than i am now?
– YES!… but not as good due to lack of Swimming.
I have been making an effort to add gradually whatever i can and watch for results.
One of the common problems is that many tablets and capsules contain Sulphites
that cause an asthma similar reaction.
Taking one or two does not cause much of a problem but as i add more and more
i start to feel as if my chest is closing in on me and have to take them alternately
give a break for a short time each as something is perhaps better than nothing…
until this principle proves itself wrong…
(Addition June 13)
Recent Consistent use of Acidophilus Capsules and discovery of its marvellous effects
both on TB, Bleeding as well as the Malassezia beast it has now been a constant addition
of paramount importance and i would not do without… more in following entries.
Atypical TB - My Story 