July, 2010

Showing 31 results for the month of July, 2010.

  • Cat's claw after cornea transplant Cat’s claw after cornea transplant
    Dear Stephen, I read in your book that cat's claw is contraindicated for people who have had an organ transplant. Would that include a cornea transplant?
  • InsideOut: Introduction InsideOut: Introduction
    Jack Rossi's memoir of his experience with MCS, being forced outdoors and his insight into the Vermont landscape, health and healing and the fragile planet we inhabit.
  • America today: six threats to our future America today: six threats to our future
    America offers a lot to be thankful for, but there are also some serious problems that are eroding the very things that make America great.
  • How I healed my How I healed my “burning mouth syndrome”
    by Nadine Saubers, R.N. | Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is an idiopathic (unknown cause) condition characterized by a continuous burning and intense pain of the mucosa of the mouth, tongue, lips and oral mucosa.
  • Sauteed zucchini with garlic scape and spinach pesto Sauteed zucchini with garlic scape and spinach pesto
    This is a delicious side dish that is easy to prepare. To make it a main course, toss it with cooked pasta, rice or quinoa, add white beans or cooked chicken, and stir in more pesto, to taste.
  • MCS book to become a radio series in the near future MCS book to become a radio series in the near future
    Two professional actors have been hired. A moderator has also been hired to coordinate the recordings. The whole book has been set to music and accompanied by background music.
  • Apricot salad dressing Apricot salad dressing
    A simple, tasty, and light gluten-free recipe from Elana's pantry.
  • Weakening immunity with antibiotics Weakening immunity with antibiotics
    Dear Stephen, Do you find it effective for people to pulse herbs/antibiotics if they're not able to wean off of antibiotics?
  • Dursban exposure / recovering from creosote fire Dursban exposure / recovering from creosote fire
    Dear Dr. Rea, I am a universal reactor who goes into brain seizures lasting 1 hour to 131 hours per seizure when triggered. Do you have any advice for recovery that won't push me over the edge?
  • The joy of creating handmade gifts The joy of creating handmade gifts
    A handmade gift lets someone know that they are valued, that they mean enough to us that we spent time creating a gift.
  • Astragalus and cryptolepis Astragalus and cryptolepis
    Dear Stephen, I found another deer tick on me 4 weeks ago. With my past history should I add astragalus and what is the adequate dose for cryptolepis?
  • Cessation of menses Cessation of menses
    Dear Susun, My period stopped and my doctor wants to put me on synthetic hormones. I would like to avoid taking synthetic hormones - can you help?
  • Green veggies and sprouts juice Green veggies and sprouts juice
    This green veggies and sprouts juice provides a protein-packed jumpstart for your day.
  • Artesunate inhibits XMRV retrovirus? Artesunate inhibits XMRV retrovirus?
    Dear Stephen, On CFS specialist Dr. Paul Cheney's website it says that artesunate might inhibit XMRV. Should those with CFS/ME and lyme be adding that to their arsenal?
  • Hypoglycemia and CFS: Deal with it and live better Hypoglycemia and CFS: Deal with it and live better
    by Nadine Saubers, R.N. | The very best way I’ve found to deal with hypoglycemia is to eat every three hours. This has to be planned and isn’t something that I can just suck up until it’s more convenient to eat.
  • Super seed granola with homemade cultured oat milk Super seed granola with homemade cultured oat milk
    What could possibly be better for a leisurely weekend breakfast than a bowl of homemade granola soaked in homemade cultured oat milk, topped off with juicy fresh raspberries?
  • Glaucoma Glaucoma
    Dear Stephen, I have recently been diagnosed with Glaucoma, do you think it is possible to heal the eyes with stephania or is it a support only. Any other suggestions?
  • Air hunger Air hunger
    Dear Stephen, I know there are other people that have this issue and that I am not crazy, but it seems like I have forgotten how to breathe. Have you heard of this and is it solvable?
  • Tempeh with broccoli Tempeh with broccoli
    I love tempeh, especially when browned in a bed of caramelized onions and garlic and paired with a vegetable like broccoli, winter squash or sweet potato.
  • Change your focus to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome Change your focus to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome
    by Nadine Saubers, R.N. | I spent so many years spending countless hours thinking, “What is wrong with me?” Instead I should have been thinking, “What can I do to heal myself and recover?"
  • Fresh pea dip with sorrel and thyme Fresh pea dip with sorrel and thyme
    A lot like hummus, but green - with the incredible flavor of peas bursting through, highlighted by thyme, sorrel, and olive oil.
  • Herbs for intracellular infection Herbs for intracellular infection
    Dear Stephen, Which herbs would be good for cat scratch fever infections? Herbs for fighting infections, particularily intracellular organisms, are a preference for this earth grounded patient.
  • Phenol sensitivity Phenol sensitivity
    Dear Dr. Rea, I had allergy shots with phenol as a preservative. I am now sensitive to phenol and toulene. How do I rid myself of phenol sensitivity?
  • Watermelon blueberry smoothie Watermelon blueberry smoothie
    Watermelon (or, water-melon) is 92% water. Its a powerful fruit that is packed with vitamins, antioxidants and re-fueling mineral components.
  • Vulva and vaginal pain Vulva and vaginal pain
    Dear Stephen, I experience vulva and vaginal pain, bladder irritability and colon irritability. This has been going on for 10 years. Is there anything you can suggest?
  • Natural burn care Natural burn care
    Learn how to make a healing comfrey burn poultice and save it in your freezer for future use - a must for any natural first aid kit. Can also be used on aches, sprains, and breaks!
  • Toasted nori crisps - a.k.a. seaweed crack Toasted nori crisps – a.k.a. seaweed crack
    These are light, airy, crispy, salty, and aromatic. One bite and you're hooked. If you have any hesitancy about eating seaweed, these tempting little things will turn you right around!
  • Correct dosages for decoctions Correct dosages for decoctions
    Dear Stephen, I take your core protocol herbs as a decoction of all three herbs which I make the night before. My question is about appropriate dosage for a decoction.
  • Hyper IgE syndrome Hyper IgE syndrome
    Dear Dr. Rea, Two local doctors I see seem to know nothing about MCS or environmental illness. One took blood and said I am healthy other than IgE levels over 5,000.
  • Global action: send Oprah your MCS story today! Global action: send Oprah your MCS story today!
    by Monique van den Broek | I am going to ask you just ONE thing. ONE hour of your time. If we all send our stories to Oprah Winfrey on the 3rd or 4th of July, we can make an impact.
  • How much knotweed for bartonella? How much knotweed for bartonella?
    Dear Stephen, I have some questions on dosages and forms for the bartonella herbs.