Exactly the same w/ my mom. Once they get past a certain age, say…80s (or under), HMO Drs will not mention the weight of their patients. And the bp and vertigo is never associated w/ the blood thinners; the pains are never associated with the beta blockers, drug interactions or the other cardio crap the Cardiologist doles out. Never side…
Exactly the same w/ my mom. Once they get past a certain age, say…80s (or under), HMO Drs will not mention the weight of their patients. And the bp and vertigo is never associated w/ the blood thinners; the pains are never associated with the beta blockers, drug interactions or the other cardio crap the Cardiologist doles out. Never side-effects.
One by one we got Mom off them. First, nutrition & supps to offset the effects of the meds. (I used the Mendel book & others) Second, same strategies to safely achieve the same goals and reverse the underlying problems.
At first, my stubborn Mom, who loved her idiot, flattering Dr., would angrily halt any mention of the debilitating symptoms being side-effects! I finally just stopped talking & quietly set the book on the table in front of her, open to the page. She read. She said, “You’re right”. And thus began the shift. Her pains did not take long to go away. Then the blood thinners were stopped & we compensated safely & naturally. She no longer had to rest on the kitchen counter & use it as a support in navigating around the kitchen. We worked on sleep & excercise too.
As her trust in me increased, she more willingly listened and went along. 4 pieces of toast every morning went down to just 2. Added good fats (curb & sate appetite), pastured proteins, (no seed oils) and way less sugary stuff. (allowed was a couple of dark choc covered macadamia nuts—good fats, good nuts, & good, yummy choc w/out too much sugar — she loved rich deserts & everything sweet. Favorite food: bread & butter. The below example shows part of the diet I tailored to her particular likes and situation; everything in it has a manifold purpose & function.
First a m. sit down , she took an enzyme w/ real juice & coffee. while I fixed breakfast — her 2 slices of sprouted wh toast were slathered w/ coconut oil & pastured butter, ginger jam, w/ grated org. orange peel & cinnamon, served with 2 pastured eggs, fruit yoghurt & some supps. (& enzymes, pre- & probiotic foods) 👆🏼Just an example: All food ought to be seen as EITHER healing or damaging. Forms matter immensely. There’s way too much to relate — so much to learn!!!
But, she began to get stronger and to drop weight. There were other health issues too, and it gets complicated to relate how we also addressed them. But the improvements her overall health and well-being was great for us both to see.
A very careful approach is necessary. The drugs often have to be stopped slowly — in the proper way, incrementally. A weaning period (consult w/doc). They all have various half-lives as well. So it’s imperative that one reads everything available on everything. Interactions are very important, too. This includes many food & supp interactions, too.
I encourage you and your Mom to continue and to never let the b….rds get you down.
It’s not easy.
But 1) undo the harm
2) Do no harm
3) Heal.
A good Functional or Integrative MD can be a Godsend!
Exactly the same w/ my mom. Once they get past a certain age, say…80s (or under), HMO Drs will not mention the weight of their patients. And the bp and vertigo is never associated w/ the blood thinners; the pains are never associated with the beta blockers, drug interactions or the other cardio crap the Cardiologist doles out. Never side-effects.
One by one we got Mom off them. First, nutrition & supps to offset the effects of the meds. (I used the Mendel book & others) Second, same strategies to safely achieve the same goals and reverse the underlying problems.
At first, my stubborn Mom, who loved her idiot, flattering Dr., would angrily halt any mention of the debilitating symptoms being side-effects! I finally just stopped talking & quietly set the book on the table in front of her, open to the page. She read. She said, “You’re right”. And thus began the shift. Her pains did not take long to go away. Then the blood thinners were stopped & we compensated safely & naturally. She no longer had to rest on the kitchen counter & use it as a support in navigating around the kitchen. We worked on sleep & excercise too.
As her trust in me increased, she more willingly listened and went along. 4 pieces of toast every morning went down to just 2. Added good fats (curb & sate appetite), pastured proteins, (no seed oils) and way less sugary stuff. (allowed was a couple of dark choc covered macadamia nuts—good fats, good nuts, & good, yummy choc w/out too much sugar — she loved rich deserts & everything sweet. Favorite food: bread & butter. The below example shows part of the diet I tailored to her particular likes and situation; everything in it has a manifold purpose & function.
First a m. sit down , she took an enzyme w/ real juice & coffee. while I fixed breakfast — her 2 slices of sprouted wh toast were slathered w/ coconut oil & pastured butter, ginger jam, w/ grated org. orange peel & cinnamon, served with 2 pastured eggs, fruit yoghurt & some supps. (& enzymes, pre- & probiotic foods) 👆🏼Just an example: All food ought to be seen as EITHER healing or damaging. Forms matter immensely. There’s way too much to relate — so much to learn!!!
But, she began to get stronger and to drop weight. There were other health issues too, and it gets complicated to relate how we also addressed them. But the improvements her overall health and well-being was great for us both to see.
A very careful approach is necessary. The drugs often have to be stopped slowly — in the proper way, incrementally. A weaning period (consult w/doc). They all have various half-lives as well. So it’s imperative that one reads everything available on everything. Interactions are very important, too. This includes many food & supp interactions, too.
I encourage you and your Mom to continue and to never let the b….rds get you down.
It’s not easy.
But 1) undo the harm
2) Do no harm
3) Heal.
A good Functional or Integrative MD can be a Godsend!
What is the Mendel book you refer to? Your mom is blessed with your guidance.
Thank you! That began over 10 years ago. Mom’s gone now.
But it was a great blessing to me to have that time with her.
I apologize. It is MINDELL, Earl. A book called “Prescription Alternatives” https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Alternatives-Hundreds-Prescription-Free-Remedies/dp/0071600310
It’s old now, but still a immensely helpful — invaluable. Well-organized & foundationally informative & a great starting point for web searches.
Amazon has copies. The newest (>decade old) edition is there —
Peace, Peace!
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