[stylist] listening to your gut

[Barbara HAMMEL]

Now we are investigating getting lysine which is an amino acid that fighting the herpes simplex.   the things that lead you to learn about this stuff is frustrating, but learning ABOUT it is fascinating.
Chris, I do have a friend who has greatly benefited from the meds. for non-24. She has no eyes and melatonin didn't work for her. But I do agree with you that these companies take tremendous advantage of us. Many of these drugs one can buy for MUCH less in other countries but they cost an arm and a leg here.
Barbara

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> On Jan 28, 2015, at 08:54, Chris Kuell <ckuell at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Thanks for sharing your story, Barbara. I can only imagine how difficult
> those years were for you and your family. Scientifically speaking, I find it
> fascinating that one twin had the HPV, and the other didn't. Perhaps that
> was God's way of cutting you a little slack. Smile.
> 
> 
> As some of you know, I used to be a research chemist working for a Swiss
> pharmaceutical company. It was my job to study various health problems and
> try to develop new compounds to fight them. I believe in medicine, and as a
> long time diabetic and kidney transplant patient, I wouldn't be here today
> without them. However, having said that, I am very cautious with
> medications, and encourage everyone else to do so as well. It is well
> documented that Americans spend something like 5 times more than any other
> country, per capita, on medications. Pharmaceutical companies feed into our
> fears and make us think we must have this or that. One example that comes to
> mind is Vanda and their non-24 sleep medication for people who are blind. In
> my opinion, this is simply a money-maker for Vanda. Biologically speaking,
> sunlight enters the eyes of an average human being, which starts a cycle in
> which melatonin is produced. This compound helps regulate the circadian
> rhythm and lets your body know it's night and time for sleep. When a person
> is totally blind, they stop producing melatonin, and therefore sometimes
> have sleep issues. Now, melatonin can be purchased over the counter--I think
> I pay like $3 for 250 days' worth, and it definitely helps me sleep more
> regularly. There is no need for big pharma to make money off my sleep cycle.
> 
> As for anti-depressants, I know a number of people who benefit greatly from
> them. In fact, I got a phone call at 1:30 last night (this morning) from a
> friend who must not be taking her meds, and her mania was off the charts. At
> the same time, when I lost my sight, my career, many of my friends, I became
> what could best be called 'depressed'. My wife insisted I talk to someone,
> which I did. The doctor said I would benefit from taking an anti-depressant,
> which I refused. I said, "I just went blind, and my whole world got turned
> upside down. Don't you think it's normal to feel depressed? How am I going
> to work through this if I'm sedated?"
> 
> Similarly, my wife lost her mother, who she was very close to, four years
> ago. It was very hard on her, and her grief was difficult. I can't tell you
> how many people suggested she get on an anti-depressant. Her feeling, and
> mine, is that grief is a natural part of life. It has a purpose, and dulling
> yourself to it isn't the best way to come to grips with the new reality of a
> life without your loved one.   
> 
> The tremendous increase in cases of cancer and  the increased occurance of
> things like autism in our children make me very wary of the foods we eat and
> the environments in which we live. Like global climate change, there are
> many who deny it, but my gut tells me we are poisoning ourselves. This topic
> could be the length of several books, but in short, my family tries to live
> by the rule--if God made it, it's okay to eat. By that, I mean non-processed
> foods. Meats (organic is best, but even that is questionable), fresh fruits
> and veggies, rice, potatoes, and so on. Before I was a research chemist I
> worked at a place that made artificial flavors and fragrances, and my advice
> is--stay clear of them.
> 
> Helen, I enjoyed your gut bacteria piece, but I'm going to pass on that
> writing prompt. After Atty posted about vaginal births and kimchee I had
> some really warped ideas that would probably best not be recorded.    
> 
> Peace,
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
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