Just wanted to set the record straight here! I went back in my posting history just a mere 66 hours and found 5 posts to various people where "lol" was used. I would have to make the longest post in history to list all the URLS to all of my "lol" posts, yes, there are that many. I'm a happy gal besides, I just don't have the time for this. :-)
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Willow

But girls, y'all have got to admit, Joe's got a point. He asked a decent question about food combining, and since he doesn't feel good and *everything* seems to flare up his dysbiosis, he wanted a decent reply.
Somehow he didn't realize you were giving him an excellent and "official" answer, Willow.
Joe, the answer is: don't sweat the small stuff. :) (that's me smiling, not lolling). Food combining is not your most pressing issue right now. Doing the program to the best of your ability with faith and not fear seems to me to be your biggest issue at the moment.
I'm saying this to myself right now, too: Sometimes you just have to leap, and trust that the net will appear.
And Joe, I've known Willow for over two years now, and think she is one of the most positive, uplifting, get 'er dun kinda gals I have ever met in my life. She reminds me very much of my flesh and blood sister (that's a compliment, gurrrlll). Willow brings the sweetest balance to this forum, in that she IS a barrel of fun, plus she's willing to try and do anything.
I am absolutely delighted to see and recognize the way Willow has grown both in her knowledge of the core principles of this forum, but also her professionalism and attention to detail in the way she takes over for Uny when Uny needs time away from the forum.
I think I speak for most when I say she is deeply loved and cherished. I personally believe, Joe, that when you get to know Willow better, you will love her for the precious jewel she is, too.
Wings
But girls, y'all have got to admit, Joe's got a point. He asked a decent question about food combining, and since he doesn't feel good and *everything* seems to flare up his dysbiosis, he wanted a decent reply.
Now this, IMHO, is scary. If you're going to quote me, quote me ACCURATELY or not at all. You seem to have taken what I said in a recent post and re-written it up in your own way. Now, if a few more girls here read what you wrote, and then re-write it again in their own way, then we're going to end up with a total crock in no time flat.
I felt a poor comminication with a lady that works in a local health food store and so I called her one day to try to clear the air. she told me an ex employee told her I was on meds, and she thought I was off my meds one day when I complained about her. So, for about 4 years, she had concluded that I took meds, and treated me accordingly, but the fact is, I haven' t been on meds in about 30 years. Amazing how people will cling to hearsay like that, and not just for a while, for many years.
Howdy Joe (all),
As we've discussed before, the human body is able to digest and balance any food combination (as long as it's not twinkies, beer & pizza!). When the body is compromised, a food combining regime will sometimes lessen symptoms, but doesn't provide a healing.
What does provide the healing is the killing, cleansing, healing support of herbs, and the recolonization of intestinal microflora...and making sure one is "putting enough high grade fuel in the tank" to ensure the body can handle the workload. This is a process that must be done consistently, but from what has been posted seems to have been derailed by the fluctuating hydrocortisone issues.
Below, I've listed the instructions offered to you (and typically everyone) with your digestive issues; hopefully this will be a good 'baseline list' you can use to help you determine 'where you are' and 'where you've been' since you've received your first order (1/22). This should also assist you in understanding my answer to this question >>> Do you think I should food combine at this time<<<
My answer is: If food-combining is a legitimate protocol at all, it's the window treatments and paint colors - not the foundation of the healing house. It will band-aid symptoms. If you want to 'food combine' with the foods recommended on this healing protocol, then go ahead and 'combine away'. It's more important to be consistent with the cleansing, killing, healing and restoration of essential intestinal microbiota.
--Everyone should start with IF#1 & IF#2. First the IF#1 is taken in order to achieve 2-3 bms daily, then the IF#2 is added (1 heaping teaspoon 5x daily). This done consistently for a minimum of 30 days (most people need to do several 30-day sessions).
Notes:
IF#1 is excellent for beginning to combat candida and other unwelcome microbiota (and of course, strengthen the muscles of peristalsis)
IF#2 is excellent for adsorbing the toxins released by the dying candida and also helps to remove the carcasses.
IF#2 contains charcoal & bentonite, hence would have been (or will be) the perfect "first cut" in the hydrocortisone dosage. After 1-2 weeks of consistent use of the IF#2, the HC plasma level would be stabilized and you'd have been ready for your next cut.
--Cayenne powder (starting at 1/8th teaspoon 3x daily and gradually working up to 1 full teaspoon 3x daily). Optimally, this is part of a 3x daily ACV Bomb. You had the cayenne powder on-hand and opted to start before receiving your IF#1/#2...which is not a problem at all). However, the cayenne powder dosing has been very inconsistent due to the HC issues. I have no idea where you are with the ACV Bombs.
Notes:
Slow and steady wins the race with all these herbs that kill candida & other unwelcome microbiota.
ACV Bomb - if 1T ACV, 1 garlic clove, 1T of blackstrap molasses/hone & the 'cayenne dose' is "too much", then drop the dosage to a smaller amount of each. It's better to be consistent with small amounts & build-up to the bigger amounts, than to 'start big', 'crash & burn' and then discontinue. Like I mentioned, I don't know 'where you are' with the ACV Bombs.
Remember (everyone), "die off" is inevitable if there's unwanted critters that need killing. The symptoms are lessened by the constant/consistent presence of IF#2 and more charcoal (charcoal may not be advisable with certain pharmaceuticals). CE's are also very beneficial for die-off issues & symptoms. Many times 'calming herbs' are going to provide immense relief.
Remember (everyone), all herbs have the same action every day - the action doesn't vary from day to day (although the state of the body does vary, as well as the levels & adverse-effects of pharmaceuticals or otcs).
Echinacea - Candida are extremely hard on our immune system and liver. Echinacea will strengthen and modulate the immune system and Echinacea kills candida. Everyone with candida issues should be taking Echinacea 3x daily, and be very consistent. Of course Joe, you haven't likely posted about every lil' 'persnickety detail' of what you're doing (and no one expects you to)...but if you haven't been taking Echinacea 3x daily, you've been missing out.
Notes:
Echinacea enhances Phase 1 of liver detoxification. For some people this means a slight lowering of the blood level of pharmaceuticals. For those withdrawing from pharmaceuticals, it's a good idea to use the IF#2 as the 'first cut', then add the Echinacea for the 'second cut'. Echinacea doesn't have this effect on all pharmaceuticals, so it's a "try it and see" situation.
Kefirs and fermented foods - even though we won't be able to totally recolonize our intestinal microbiota until the terrain is right for them to 'set up housekeeping', we NEED them to help fight the bad guys and provide all the benefits they provide. So having dairy or water kefir daily (or/some type of fermented food) is essential.
Notes: I've seen you mention that 'years ago' you tried water kefir and had a negative experience...but the body is never even in the same state from day to day, let alone year to year. Many times when we add back these essential microbiota, they (of course) immediately start doing their job...and for some of them, that's going to work on the toxic build-up throughout the intestines - and loosening & dislodging toxins IS going to create a 'reaction' (but that doesn't mean the reaction is a "bad" one). So as you add these thing to your protocol, keep that it mind.
You asked:
>>>Also, how does one know what has made him/her sick? Should I presume all the animal proteins I was eating were making me sick? I was eating it 3 meals per day for years, with eggs, grass fed beef, or poultry at each meal. <<<
What makes us ALL sick is 'lack of flow' and 'lack of nutrition'. For example, when the liver is clogged & congested, it becomes the perfect terrain for flukes and pathogens to 'set up housekeeping'. Once they do, we have the symptoms of the flukes and pathogens (HepC) as well as the symptoms of a clogged & congested liver. What we ate and how many times daily we had bms had 'everything' to do with how we got to be in the state we're in (along with a myriad of other toxic variables...vaccines, drugs, dehydration, negative emotions, lack of exercise/oxygen, etc).
Eating a diet that's heavy in meat (no matter how "clean") always requires vast amounts of energy for processing, gives us 'animal hormones' & uric acic, and of course (since it's totally without fiber) ends up glueing it's mucousy-self to the walls of our intestinal tract & colon. So eating a lot of meat sure doesn't help a thing.
What's most important? How to regain our health...and make sure we are in control of our health for the rest of our lives - so we can live the vibrant & victorious life that is every persons birthright!
You're getting there, Joe...and you're definitely on the right track! Do you best to be consisent everyday (even if it's in 'small amounts'). Stick to the program and your diligence will be rewarded!
Blessings,
Unyquity
It's more important to be consistent with the cleansing, killing, healing and restoration of essential intestinal microbiota.
I thought so, and glad to hear it.
Surprisingly, I've gotten so I can take ACV every day in my salad and even in some home made asparagus viniagrette [sp] I made with raw honey, EVOO, etc., but when I tried taking 1 TBS of ACV I got the chills from it. I'm over half done with a whole quart of Bragg's ACV I bought a month or so ago, so I'm really using more ACV than I ever did, which may be quite an accomplishment, no?
Not sure how the ACV bomb would work out with me right now. I have a hunch water kefir may do the same or similar, but, sooner or later it seems that I'll be able to do ACV bombs and water kefir with no issues, and that will be a day to note progress for sure. I have doubts that I'm there yet, though.
Tried taking less HC yesterday and today I felt noticeably less energetic, but I realized it fast and took more. I seem to need 30 mg HC right now since the exposure to flu virii that I"m still getting over. My dysbiosis seems worse since the flu exposure, which seems to relate to my need for HC. My need for HC has and probably will go down quickly, and then I'm quite sure I'll be OK on 10 mg daily.
I was able to get back on IF2 @ 1 tsp 4-5x daily. Am also taking as much cayenne as I feel I can handle right now : about 1.5 tsp total. I can feel it causing me to pass gas and speed up bowels. It's actually helping me get the 2 BMs that 2 IF1s doesn't quite do.
I'm not throwing away any babies with the bathwater. If something doesn't work today, I will try it again in a f few days, and have been surprised to see a different, better reaction. I love eating a vegan diet and actually knowing this is THE way to heal. It's sad that so many people eat meat because they just don't know any better. I'm glad to have risen to the truths of this program, or at least what I believe are truths. well, I don't want to divert too much attention to myself. Thanks for the good info.
Your herbs are awesome. They smell so good and are refreshing to have in my cupboard.
So, do you think a liver flush and/or kidney flush may be a good idea for someday soon?
Joe