http://www.ei-resource.org/ http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/articles.jpg http://www.ei-resource.org/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-s%11z/undenatured-whey-&-non%11denatured-whey/ Like the previous reviewer I used the Immunpro product but definitely found it helped. I suffer from CFS not cancer however which is no doubt a significant factore here. I found my energy was improved after a few weeks of taking 5g every morning in water. I do not mind the taste but others might wish to add it to fruit juice or use it to make a smoothie. Other benefits over the 6 months I used it included fewer infections and just generally feeling less drained and sick. I have also had borderline low white blood cell count since I got sick and this had improved slightly on my last blood test. The only negative of the product itself was that it caused digestive upset if I tried taking 5g twice per day so I stuck to once. Unfortunately this product is quite expensive ($40 - although that lasts 2 months at 5g per day). I have no job so had to quit taking it. If I had the money I would be back on it in a shot! For CFS at least I would recommend people try this - if they can afford it. ]]> Nutrients S-Z Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:13:53 -0800 474 2010-03-12 16:13:53 7 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-s%11z/undenatured-whey-&-non%11denatured-whey/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-herbal-remedies/herbs-a%11f/artichoke-(cynara-scolymus)/ I have used artichoke in the past for my IBS with constipation. I found it improved the color and composition of my bowel movements but did not see much change in frequency. I believe the changes I noticed may be because artichoke is supposed to improve bile flow? I did feel generally better with artichoke but have recently been using peppermint which has definitely been more helpful (see my review on this site). I think artichoke is worth trying for any digestive disorder but would recommend trying peppermint as well since that has been the key to symptom relief for me. ]]> Herbs A-F Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:51:42 -0800 470 2010-03-06 23:51:42 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-herbal-remedies/herbs-a%11f/artichoke-(cynara-scolymus)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-herbal-remedies/herbs-m%11r/peppermint/ A friend suggested I try peppermint capsules after seeing it talked about for IBS on a TV show. I am so glad she did! As a sufferer of more than 15 years I manage the best I can with diet and avoiding stress as best I can but still have symptoms. Peppermint has really helped over the past 6 months that I have been using it. I am usually chronically constipated but peppermint has really helped in that department (so much so that I go the other way if I take too much!). It has also reduced my abdominal pain and bloating noticeably. Such a simple remedy that is very affordable but is also very powerful. I would recommend it to anyone with IBS or just general digestive upset. I started researching it online recently and a lot of medical studies prove it works. ]]> Herbs M-R Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:45:49 -0800 469 2010-03-06 23:45:49 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-herbal-remedies/herbs-m%11r/peppermint/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-s%11z/selenium/ After finding out I had low T3 despite normal TSH and thyroxine I was told by my naturopath selenium helps convert thyroxine to T4. I have been using SeleNext fron jarrow formulas now and feel it has made a big difference. Apparently this product contains a special "activated" type of selenium the body can use better. It definitely seems to work for me.....I noticed a difference in only around a week. I have been taking other things to help my hypothyroidism but think in my particular case selenium played a big role in my recovery. So if you sound like you have similar problems give it a go. It's not very expensive at all! ]]> Nutrients S-Z Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:03:02 -0800 468 2010-02-11 23:03:02 10 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-s%11z/selenium/ http://www.ei-resource.org/laboratory-test-kits-(order-from-eir)/hormonal/full-panel-thyroid-blood-spot-test-(zrt)/ I ordered this test kit after my regular doctor refused to test my T3 levels despite my clear symptoms of hypothyroidism that I had struggled with for so many years (fatigue, mental slowness, cold hands and feet, inability to lose weight, hair loss etc) My thyroxine bloods from the doc were normal so that was that for him! This test was easy to use and the results provided the answers I had been looking for.....I had normal TSH and thyroxine but LOW T3....AH HA!! I went to see a naturopath with my results and she explained that thyroxine gets converted to T3 in the body and that this process can break down for various reasons. She recommended a number of dietary changes and supplements including thyroid glandular and selenium and I quickly began to feel much better. I am now 90% better after a year and feel like I have got myself and my life back :) The only downside to this test is the cost so it is only worth it if you can't get your regular doc to do the T3 testing. ]]> Hormonal Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:51:57 -0800 467 2010-02-11 22:51:57 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/laboratory-test-kits-(order-from-eir)/hormonal/full-panel-thyroid-blood-spot-test-(zrt)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/household-cleaning-products/dish-washing-liquid/earth-friendly-dishmate-(free-and-clear)/ I have been using this product since it first came on the market after seeing the ingredients list and talking to customer services at the company. As someone who suffers from severe chemical sensitivities it has never triggered a reaction (unlike the dozen other brands I tried!). It is also highly concentrated so lasts forever and in terms of cleaning ability it is pretty much on a par with other brands, both regular and supposedly "natural". ]]> Dish Washing Liquid Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:57:48 -0800 461 2010-02-01 21:57:48 10 user http://www.ei-resource.org/household-cleaning-products/dish-washing-liquid/earth-friendly-dishmate-(free-and-clear)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-medications/thyroid-medication/desiccated-thyroid-%11-thyroid-extract-(armour,-naturethroid,-westhroid)/ I feel great on compounded version of armour but it gives me hives, I wanted to let folks know that there is a down side to it and not everyone can take it. I am very upset I am allergic to it. I have changed the filler 3 times so it is not the filler. ]]> Thyroid Medication Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:45:32 -0800 460 2010-01-22 11:45:32 7 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-medications/thyroid-medication/desiccated-thyroid-%11-thyroid-extract-(armour,-naturethroid,-westhroid)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-m%11r/martin-pall-supplements-/ After doing a lot of reading on websites such as this and also MCS books I became interested in Martin Pall's theories and suggestions for treatment. I had done all the usual things such as avoiding all sources of chemicals, using an air purifier and wearing a carbon filter mask which all helped to prevent reactions and made me feel better while I was in my "safe areas" but did nothing to actually improve my condition. As soon as I had an exposure I was sick again. After 3 months on the Martin Pall supplements (apart from Fibroboost) I am happy to report that my tolerance for chemicals seems to be improving. I don't want to jinx it at this stage but I am sure something good is happening. I seem to be reacting less and when I do my symptoms aren't quite as severe. I know I won't be cured overnight but I really feel I am onto something with these supplements. Thank you Martin Pall!! ]]> Nutrients M-R Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:59:37 -0800 452 2010-01-03 21:59:37 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-m%11r/martin-pall-supplements-/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/vsl%233-(vsl-pharmaceuticals,-inc)/ I have had ulcerative colitis for many years and try not to take medication. I have used VSL3 for 6 months now and I have found a good improvement to the symptoms. However, I want to know if VSL3 can make you constipated? My diet is good and I try to drink a lot of water but I don't know if it is coincidental but since taking one sachet a day, the symptoms have definitely improved but the stools are harder and that makes me nervous about going to the toilet. Has anyone else experienced this problem? I cut down to half a sachet every other day but the symptoms started to reappear..so I am going to try half a sachet every day! I am trying to get the balance right!! I do feel very positive about VSL3 though!!! ]]> Probiotics & Prebiotics Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:20:15 -0800 450 2009-12-30 21:20:15 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/vsl%233-(vsl-pharmaceuticals,-inc)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-a%11f/caprylic-acid/ Hi guys, I just wanted to post a quick review as caprylic acid has been very helpful for me. I am a 40-something year old woman and have suffered from thrush since my early teens. I suspected after reading 'The Yeast Connection' that I had a bigger problem with candida as I had suffered from fatigue, general malaise and mood symptoms for at least 10 years also. I tried all the medications for thrush which got rid of the immediate infection but it just kept coming back. I decided to try the antifungal diet along with caprylic acid at 1800mg twice a day and probiotics. My thrush disappeared within 2 weeks and after sticking with the above for a couple of months I was feeling better in every way. In fact I was pleasantly surprised to be feeling like myself again. I hadn't realised how sick I was! Caprylic acid seemed to be an invaluable part of my recovery so if you have problems with candida I would definitely recommend it. ]]> Nutrients A-F Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:58:29 -0800 449 2009-12-29 14:58:29 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-a%11f/caprylic-acid/