June 2015
There seems to be so much new information to share. Deborah Wotherspoon is working hard to help her sister (newly diagnosed) heal from ALS. She has created an ALS facebook site. She is taking the time to ask each member about why they want to join. The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/459606140874169/. Tell her that Kay Cherry sent you if you are interested in joining.
Some of what I will share today is what she is sharing.
One:
Last month I shared what Deborah talked about in getting your liver tested. I have been wondering all month how you heal the liver if you do have a damaged or diseased liver. A PALS from India said he had been tested and showed liver problems but the doctor gave him no help as to what to do to heal. (The liver is a critical part of healing ALS as it is the detox system of the body. Without the ability to detox, the body cannot heal. ) I have learned that Alpha Lipoic Acid can help the liver, and Kim has been taking it since before his ALS diagnosis, but I don't know if it will heal all liver issues. If anyone has more information than this on healing the liver, please let me know so I can share.
So I searched Dr. Mercola's site for "healing the liver". Here are links to five articles that may be of value. The last two articles came up under the search, but I did not see the direct link to the liver healing, but feel they both have a direct correlation to ALS healing.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/07/25/exercise-fights-fatty-liver-disease.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/08/19/why-do-millions-of-kids-in-the-us-have-liver-disease.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/20/vitamin-e-health-benefits.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/17/avocado-benefits.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/11/05/fish-oil-benefits.aspx
In addition, Janice Greco submitted this article to ALS facebook on liver healing
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/19-super-foods-naturally-cleanse-liver.html
Two:
The importance or organic foods. See what is in non-organic strawberries. Kind of scary!
https://apathtohealth.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/toxic-conventional-strawberries/
Three:
Here is a 10 minute video on how the proteins in the brain of an ALS person is tangled and how L-Serine can possibly be of help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jWi6WQQ9wo
Four:
We were speaking with one of our PALS last week. He says that Dr. Steenblock thinks all people with ALS could have fungus issues. In our case, we knew early on that Kim had fungus issues and began addressing them with some supplements and diet. However, from what we have studied and with Kim's fungus issues showing up again, we hope we have found a way to better address it. Here are two articles in .pdf format that gives information on that.
I tried to attach the pdf documents but could not open them. So the following will give you that information:
What Does Candida Overgrowth Mean For My Health?
When you have candida overgrowth, the Candida Albicans yeast turns into a fungus. This fungus now settles itself into your tissue and a fungal colony quickly spreads…
The fungus causes harm and makes your life difficult because it feeds on sugars, and excretes mycotoxins into your blood stream as a result of its own digestive processes.
A systemic candida infection can drag on for months, even years if not addressed correctly making you miserable by causing a wide variety of symptoms, robbing you of your vitality, your well-being, and in extreme cases normal your daily life routine almost impossible.
As of 2014 we’ve helped over 18,000 people from all walks of life deal with both minor and some of the most unbelievably intense candida overgrowth situations, keep reading and find out how you can get Candida free as well, quickly, easily, without restrictive diets or dangerous treatments…
How Do You Know If You Have Candida Overgrowth?
A quick search on a medical website or wiki will show many symptoms believed to be connected to candida overgrowth, in fact there are thought to be over 100 different symptoms that can be expressed in someone with Candida.
Because of this, it would be very misleading to say “if you’ve got these symptoms, you’ve got Candida overgrowth”, it really varies.
Symptoms vary from person to person, and this may be because of diet, life-style choices, and also where the candida fungus is more prevalent in your body.
Typically, the initial stage of Candida overgrowth will often involve the gut, mouth, and urinary tract.
The most common symptoms believed to be related with candida overgrowth are:
· Thrush Sore Throat Bloating Gas Digestive Problems Ear Ache
If you believe you may have Candida and want to know for sure, the best way is to get tested at a facility that can provide such a test. Most health care professionals are unable and will avoid giving a diagnose of systemic candida overgrowth because it is difficult to give a 100% diagnosis, because the symptoms vary so much.
If you’re like many independent health conscious people, you’ll likely want to take matters into your own hands and start a candida cleanse. There are many approaches believed to cleanse candida out of the body.
However, before you plunge head-first into a candida cleanse, please consider the following, because it could save you a lot of suffering and years of frustration…
Can’t Seem To Beat Candida? Here’s why:
When you have candida overgrowth, Candida Albicans is now in its fungal form. It’s a fungus. And there’s one thing all fungus has in common.
A Chitin Layer.
Chitin is a very hard shell which protects and shields the fungus. Chitin is also found in the exoskeletons of many insects and crustaceans(crabs, lobsters, and prawns.)
Imagine the fungus is wearing a suit of armor that your immune system cannot punch through if it’s weak.
The fungus is protected as it has now left your gut and does not face the challenge of your gut bacteria keeping things in balance.
This protective chitin layer is what we believe makes the candida fungus so difficult to deal with, and why so many people experience great difficulty in ridding themselves of this burden. This is why if you’d like to get on the fast track to getting candida free, we recommend you study and try this approach, which has already worked for thousands of people…
How It Works… Our Approach: Deal With The Root Of The Problem,
Get It Done, and Get Your Life Back
Five:
We have also heard of another doctors that has tested all of his ALS patients for Lyme disease and that all his patients had Lyme disease. Kim did not have Lyme disease, but many PALS may. Here is an article that discusses Lyme disease. Many doctors will try to get rid of it with very lengthy doses of antibiotics. But that destroys all bacteria in the body. Trying to heal from that assault can be another huge task. (And another thought is that if Lyme is a virus and not a bacteria, then how can that resolve the issues.) We have a friend (without ALS) that found out he had Lyme disease. He and his wife use a lot of doTerra oils. He started putting the essential oil blend called Citrus Bliss and was able to get rid of his Lyme disease.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/28/why-lyme-disease-cases-are-spiking.html
In this world of ALS, I believe that we come to it each differently. We each have to find the things that are complicating the ALS issues and find ways to resolve them.
Our Prayers are with you. Kim and Kay Cherry (This update written by Kay and approved by Kim.)
A note from Kim
I am very fortunate that I have Kay to do all this research. For us PALS that have someone to do that, it takes a lot of pressure off of us. For those that have to do their own research, the commitment to do that research and finding the path to heal is part of the therapy.
Though I continue to heal, even today, 3½ years since my diagnosis, I can still have down days, and when I have one of those, that sneaky little feeling of fear sets in. I suspect every PALS, even those that are long time survivors, know that feeling. But it is critical that I do not let it last. For each of us, our strongest weapon is still the power of our own minds. It is what makes all the other things work.
I still try to walk the first nine holes (about 3½ miles) of my golf game often, at least once a week, but it is not always easy, and sometimes it takes the fun out of the game. But my goal is to regularly walk the full 18. That is why we continue to research, to try new things, and to move forward. I pray all our dear PALS friends do the same.
There seems to be so much new information to share. Deborah Wotherspoon is working hard to help her sister (newly diagnosed) heal from ALS. She has created an ALS facebook site. She is taking the time to ask each member about why they want to join. The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/459606140874169/. Tell her that Kay Cherry sent you if you are interested in joining.
Some of what I will share today is what she is sharing.
One:
Last month I shared what Deborah talked about in getting your liver tested. I have been wondering all month how you heal the liver if you do have a damaged or diseased liver. A PALS from India said he had been tested and showed liver problems but the doctor gave him no help as to what to do to heal. (The liver is a critical part of healing ALS as it is the detox system of the body. Without the ability to detox, the body cannot heal. ) I have learned that Alpha Lipoic Acid can help the liver, and Kim has been taking it since before his ALS diagnosis, but I don't know if it will heal all liver issues. If anyone has more information than this on healing the liver, please let me know so I can share.
So I searched Dr. Mercola's site for "healing the liver". Here are links to five articles that may be of value. The last two articles came up under the search, but I did not see the direct link to the liver healing, but feel they both have a direct correlation to ALS healing.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/07/25/exercise-fights-fatty-liver-disease.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/08/19/why-do-millions-of-kids-in-the-us-have-liver-disease.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/20/vitamin-e-health-benefits.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/17/avocado-benefits.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/11/05/fish-oil-benefits.aspx
In addition, Janice Greco submitted this article to ALS facebook on liver healing
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/19-super-foods-naturally-cleanse-liver.html
Two:
The importance or organic foods. See what is in non-organic strawberries. Kind of scary!
https://apathtohealth.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/toxic-conventional-strawberries/
Three:
Here is a 10 minute video on how the proteins in the brain of an ALS person is tangled and how L-Serine can possibly be of help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jWi6WQQ9wo
Four:
We were speaking with one of our PALS last week. He says that Dr. Steenblock thinks all people with ALS could have fungus issues. In our case, we knew early on that Kim had fungus issues and began addressing them with some supplements and diet. However, from what we have studied and with Kim's fungus issues showing up again, we hope we have found a way to better address it. Here are two articles in .pdf format that gives information on that.
I tried to attach the pdf documents but could not open them. So the following will give you that information:
What Does Candida Overgrowth Mean For My Health?
When you have candida overgrowth, the Candida Albicans yeast turns into a fungus. This fungus now settles itself into your tissue and a fungal colony quickly spreads…
The fungus causes harm and makes your life difficult because it feeds on sugars, and excretes mycotoxins into your blood stream as a result of its own digestive processes.
A systemic candida infection can drag on for months, even years if not addressed correctly making you miserable by causing a wide variety of symptoms, robbing you of your vitality, your well-being, and in extreme cases normal your daily life routine almost impossible.
As of 2014 we’ve helped over 18,000 people from all walks of life deal with both minor and some of the most unbelievably intense candida overgrowth situations, keep reading and find out how you can get Candida free as well, quickly, easily, without restrictive diets or dangerous treatments…
How Do You Know If You Have Candida Overgrowth?
A quick search on a medical website or wiki will show many symptoms believed to be connected to candida overgrowth, in fact there are thought to be over 100 different symptoms that can be expressed in someone with Candida.
Because of this, it would be very misleading to say “if you’ve got these symptoms, you’ve got Candida overgrowth”, it really varies.
Symptoms vary from person to person, and this may be because of diet, life-style choices, and also where the candida fungus is more prevalent in your body.
Typically, the initial stage of Candida overgrowth will often involve the gut, mouth, and urinary tract.
The most common symptoms believed to be related with candida overgrowth are:
· Thrush Sore Throat Bloating Gas Digestive Problems Ear Ache
If you believe you may have Candida and want to know for sure, the best way is to get tested at a facility that can provide such a test. Most health care professionals are unable and will avoid giving a diagnose of systemic candida overgrowth because it is difficult to give a 100% diagnosis, because the symptoms vary so much.
If you’re like many independent health conscious people, you’ll likely want to take matters into your own hands and start a candida cleanse. There are many approaches believed to cleanse candida out of the body.
However, before you plunge head-first into a candida cleanse, please consider the following, because it could save you a lot of suffering and years of frustration…
Can’t Seem To Beat Candida? Here’s why:
When you have candida overgrowth, Candida Albicans is now in its fungal form. It’s a fungus. And there’s one thing all fungus has in common.
A Chitin Layer.
Chitin is a very hard shell which protects and shields the fungus. Chitin is also found in the exoskeletons of many insects and crustaceans(crabs, lobsters, and prawns.)
Imagine the fungus is wearing a suit of armor that your immune system cannot punch through if it’s weak.
The fungus is protected as it has now left your gut and does not face the challenge of your gut bacteria keeping things in balance.
This protective chitin layer is what we believe makes the candida fungus so difficult to deal with, and why so many people experience great difficulty in ridding themselves of this burden. This is why if you’d like to get on the fast track to getting candida free, we recommend you study and try this approach, which has already worked for thousands of people…
How It Works… Our Approach: Deal With The Root Of The Problem,
Get It Done, and Get Your Life Back
- CCWS™ candida cleanser works because it deals with the root of the problem, the chitin layer of the fungus. Without this layer the fungus is defenseless and your body’s immune system can cleanse it out.
- Candida Cell Wall Suppressor, “CCWS™” is a chitin layer inhibitor which prevents fungus from being able to repair it’s chitin layer… It’s tough armor quickly weakens and your body is naturally able to kill and remove the fungus.
- It is a very simple cleanse that is clinically proven to be safe and you don’t have to go on a restrictive diet. You simply follow the usage instructions that come with your order. *Results as seen in our clinical studies may only be repeatable if you follow these instructions. For best result, directions should be followed carefully.
Five:
We have also heard of another doctors that has tested all of his ALS patients for Lyme disease and that all his patients had Lyme disease. Kim did not have Lyme disease, but many PALS may. Here is an article that discusses Lyme disease. Many doctors will try to get rid of it with very lengthy doses of antibiotics. But that destroys all bacteria in the body. Trying to heal from that assault can be another huge task. (And another thought is that if Lyme is a virus and not a bacteria, then how can that resolve the issues.) We have a friend (without ALS) that found out he had Lyme disease. He and his wife use a lot of doTerra oils. He started putting the essential oil blend called Citrus Bliss and was able to get rid of his Lyme disease.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/28/why-lyme-disease-cases-are-spiking.html
In this world of ALS, I believe that we come to it each differently. We each have to find the things that are complicating the ALS issues and find ways to resolve them.
Our Prayers are with you. Kim and Kay Cherry (This update written by Kay and approved by Kim.)
A note from Kim
I am very fortunate that I have Kay to do all this research. For us PALS that have someone to do that, it takes a lot of pressure off of us. For those that have to do their own research, the commitment to do that research and finding the path to heal is part of the therapy.
Though I continue to heal, even today, 3½ years since my diagnosis, I can still have down days, and when I have one of those, that sneaky little feeling of fear sets in. I suspect every PALS, even those that are long time survivors, know that feeling. But it is critical that I do not let it last. For each of us, our strongest weapon is still the power of our own minds. It is what makes all the other things work.
I still try to walk the first nine holes (about 3½ miles) of my golf game often, at least once a week, but it is not always easy, and sometimes it takes the fun out of the game. But my goal is to regularly walk the full 18. That is why we continue to research, to try new things, and to move forward. I pray all our dear PALS friends do the same.