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| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 10:31:05 AM
This one takes a bit of backstory: the Mister almost died in an accident a couple of years ago and is still dealing with the side effects (he had to have another operation last week, he has panic attacks and flashbacks, he has some nerve damage...).
To top it off, he led a very hard-partying lifestyle for many years. He's cleaned up his act now, but he still doesn't take care of himself as well as he could (I have the worst trouble getting him to eat properly, yikes).
Anyway, he's had nasty panic attacks the past few weeks--and every time, he ends up knocked completely flat the next few days. He actually gets fevers and aching joints. He also catches every little bug that goes around.
My question is, does anyone have suggestions that might bolster his immune system? We are getting him a supplement from my organic vitamin business next week (mostly vitamin C but with some backup), but I wondered if you gals could think of anything else?
Oh, and he is on medication for his panic attacks--but he refuses to seek other medical help. *sigh*
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| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 07:27:09 AM
Oh, I know that; I've been hunting for a good herbalist. I never would have thought, though, to look for a talk therapist who was also skilled in holistic medicine. Thank you for the suggestion!
I managed to get him out to take a walk yesterday. He really doesn't exercise, which probably isn't helping matters any. 
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 5:27:11 PM
Alyce, herbs are medicine. Don't fool around with them willy-nilly. Get a skilled herbalist to work with you, and give it time. Herbal medicines don't work overnight. It's a lifestyle change.
That said, I'll pass along what I learned from David Hoffmann (author of "The Holistic Herbal" and many other books on phytotherapy), with whom I studied back in Maryland some time ago. His #1 recommendation for strengthening the immune system is three doses of echinacea (purple cone flower) per day every day for three weeks, then one week off, then repeat the cycle. Your body needs the week off to respond to the effects of the echinachea. That's how it builds your immune system -- or rather, how it helps you build your own! :)
It sounds as if a good talk therapist could help both of you find your way through this, if you can find one skilled in holistic care (clued in about nutrition's impact on physical and mental health), PTSD and so on. You might like to check out some excellent CDs by Belleruth Naparstek. You can read up on her online. Amazing woman, amazing CDs, one of which ("Sleep") was what helped me get over a long period of insomnia.
Fresh air and sunshine is an excellent remedy! |
| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 2:33:03 PM
hi Alyce, sent you an e-mail from my home address. we are hanging in there around here. blessings Phyllis |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 10:26:16 AM
Well...it hasn't been dull! I'll send you an e-mail. *grin* How are you?
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| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 06:52:04 AM
Hi Alyce, how is it going?? just checking in. hugs Phyllis |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 10:46:12 AM
Thank you!
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| rksmith |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 4:09:08 PM
Hope it goes well.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 6:19:53 PM
That's a good point, Rachel! He is trying to schedule an appointment to have some tests run; wish us both luck. 
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| rksmith |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 5:26:42 PM
If he has an autoimmune type illness, you'll definitely want to take care not to put it in further overdrive. Some herbs that do support a compromised immune system will put an already overactive immune system in a serious state of bouncing off the walls so to speak and cause more damage. Look more towards balancing the immune system response, supporting the digestive system and adrenal glands (and don't forget the thyroid as part of the adrenals!!)
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 09:07:11 AM
Thanks! I've seen it, but haven't tried it; elderberries are pretty awesome anyway. 
My gosh Beverly, I'll be praying. They have no idea what's happening?
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 07:33:40 AM
read recently from one of the farm gals Sambucol is very good to build immune system....have not however tried it myself....fyi....think its made from elderberries
Best wishes for good health----which is EVERYTHING
Beverly Gill who is getting over an unknown ailment since July
There's no place like home |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 1:50:30 PM
Michael Marquardt...rings a bell, but I can't put a face with it. Baraboo is beautiful, yes! I get so homesick sometimes it's not funny.
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| amarquardt |
Posted - Feb 05 2012 : 9:01:34 PM
My husband's name is Michael, his grandfather Lorin was raised there, but I'm not exactly sure how the family line breaks out. It's so beautiful there. I always wished we could have moved up that way.
Amy
http://www.farnorthfarmgirls.blogspot.com
http://www.marquardthealthcoaching.blogspot.com |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 05 2012 : 11:31:24 AM
Amy, that's where I grew up...may I ask which Marquardt you're married to? Heck, I may have gone to school with him!
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| amarquardt |
Posted - Feb 05 2012 : 11:01:20 AM
Alyce, My husband's family is from the Baraboo area.
Amy
http://www.farnorthfarmgirls.blogspot.com
http://www.marquardthealthcoaching.blogspot.com |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 7:45:30 PM
Amy, thank you! ...Do you have relatives in Wisconsin by any chance? (I ask because I haven't seen the name Marquardt since high school.)
Phyllis, I hope that makes your research easier! I pray that it has good results. :) My day is going well; yesterday and today are the first days off I've had since Yule. The Mister went out with friends, and I hope he doesn't come home sick again. *shakes head* He's been doing better since he started on this new vitamin regimen, but it has only been three days!
How are you doing today?
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| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Feb 02 2012 : 08:36:07 AM
Hi Amy, thanks for sharing the info. I'm working on regulating our immune system as our illness has just been found to be a possible autoimmune illness.
Alyce, I'm doing ok. just fed up with this illness. with all three of us dealing with it, we have days that no one feels up to doing anything, makes life a challenge. Hope your day and Mister's is going good.
blessings to all Phyllis |
| amarquardt |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 8:15:00 PM
B complex, Vitamin D and Omega-3's are a great basic line of defense.
Amy
http://www.farnorthfarmgirls.blogspot.com
http://www.marquardthealthcoaching.blogspot.com |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 11:32:40 AM
Oh, the man is so naive sometimes I wonder how he made it to 38. *grin* He made it home safe, but I think a bit uncomfortable. Apparently she out-and-out propositioned him.
Whine away if you need it! I'm all ears. :) I figured you were busy or something; you've been in my prayers. How are you feeling today?
*HUG*
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| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 11:29:10 AM
Hi Alyce, bless his heart, doesn't know a predatory female when he sees one. LOL. hope he made it home safe. ; )
sorry it took me so long to answer, had a few really bad days, couldn't think straight to post. I know, whine, whine. LOL.
like your more British t.v. plan. ; p hugs Phyllis |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 10:52:39 AM
I hope so, thanks. He took an "odd job" repairing a satellite hook-up for a friend's aunt in another town, and we knew it would have to be an overnight stay because of the weather. The bad news is that this is going to have to be his last job for that family--they have given him pretty frequent work--because he finally realized that his so-called friend has designs on him. He never could figure out why she always hovered over him when he was working. The man is so naive when it comes to women sometimes. *sigh*
I think the best solution for both of us is more British television. *hugs* How is your weekend going?
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| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 10:34:28 AM
oh, so sorry to hear the Mister had another relapse. bless his heart and to have to make a trip on top of it. Hopefully some of the immune boosters will help.
ooh, girl, I can't pretty much quote the whole of Thin Blue Line, so maybe we both better be worried about each other. LOL. hope you are having a good weekend. hugs Phyllis |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 08:21:33 AM
Thank you! He had another relapse; unfortunately, he scheduled a trip and can't get out of it. He's going to be a wreck when he gets home--but at least he'll be coming home to a lot of immune-system boosters!
I hope you're having a better day today! Agreeing on Thin Blue Line. One of the few fond memories I have of my mother is watching that show with her and laughing until we could hardly breathe. (I can still quote some of the scenes verbatim, which should probably worry me more than it does.)
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| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 3:46:27 PM
Alyce, hope your hubby is feeling better today. It's so hard when the ones you love are sick, especially when you can't fix it. Hope you can find something to help. will be keeping you both in my prayers, and sending positive energies.
Hoping today was a better day. glad to find a fellow Thin Blue Line fan. I laugh myself silly. blessings Phyllis |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 1:03:46 PM
Wow...I'll pray and make offerings for you.
Thin Blue Line is my hands-down favorite Britcom of them all! (It's quite possibly my favorite comedy, period.)
Didn't get much time to relax as the Mister is sick again--but at least we finally ate the crab cakes! I've taken everyone's advice and put together a shopping list that I'll be ordering tonight. Thanks so much!
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