ICAMA

Die-Off

mbrizman — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:15:05 +0000

There are so many variations to die-off that it is not relevant to compare or expect your reactions to be like someone else's. Some people will experience a tremendous amount of symptoms-nausea, headache, fatigue, cloudy urination, sore throat. While someone else may experience a little loose stool, a little gas, but otherwise feel an increase in energy and increase in well being.

Other people may have lots of acne, while some experience an improvement in skin right away. Some experience hair loss, while others none at all. Some lose weight, others don't shift in weight, and in some cases there is weight gain, although, that is less common.

Are Taking Homeopathics and Other Supplements OK in Treatment?

mbrizman — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:34:03 +0000

I don't read the board, as all of you know. But, someone brought to my attention a couple hot topics. So, I need to comment on what I heard was said bc it needs to be clarified.

1) Is it OK to take other homeopathics or supplements if you are treating with me?

ONLY AND ONLY IF I HAVE SAID IT IS OK IN YOUR CASE. IN MOST CASES, THE ANSWER IS AN ABSOLUTE NO.
IN A FEW CASES, I HAVE MADE EXCEPTIONS FOR VARIOUS REASONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. DOING THIS CAN CAUSE HUGE PROBLEMS.

2) Is the sunscreen ok to use on your body and not your face?

MY SUNSCREEN WAS DESIGNED FOR THE ENTIRE BODY INCLUDING THE FACE. OTHER SUNSCREENS OFTEN CAUSE MANY SYMPTOMS-PLEASE AVOID USING THEM!

Opening Our Eyes When We Shop!

mbrizman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:22:41 +0000

I must admit, I was kind of stunned watching this video, and this will change the way I shop and how much I am reading fine print even more than I was doing before.

This is crazy and is a must read!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ31Ljd9T_Y&feature=player_embedded

One more Mccain bill update

mbrizman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:55:21 +0000

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=26595&zo...

http://drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=133441&menuid=793

Reminder About Awareness Of Senator Mccain's bill

mbrizman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:25:01 +0000

That, if passed could potentially take away your right to get supplements.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/urgent-your-natural-health-supplements-...

Last Night's Support Group Meeting....

mbrizman — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:25:22 +0000

...was possibly the largest to date. There were 39 attendees! Wow. That is so fantastic. It was a really nice discussion about lots of great topics again. And as always, it could have gone on all night.

Next month's meeting should be Friday the 9th at 4 pm Pacific. And, if there will be any changes to that, I will let you know, of course.

Thank you everyone for attending and for all the great questions and conversation. Getting together in this way brings up lots of great information for everyone. I had two conversations yesterday with two different patients who had told me that some things came up for them in other meetings that drew their attention to issues that they would not have paid any attention to otherwise.

Support Group Meeting

mbrizman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:57:20 +0000

This month's support group meeting will be at 4:00 pm Pacific time. I am looking forward to speaking with all of you!

And for the posts I have not answered below, I will get to those today. Sorry for the delay:)

The Flour in the Famous Chocolate Cake

mbrizman — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:05:04 +0000

...I remembered which flour I used in my chocolate cake. It was Bob's Red Mill whole Wheat.!:) Many people asked, and I finally found the old familiar package!

Fresh Salad Ideas

mbrizman — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:01:06 +0000

Salad Idea #1
one head of romaine lettuce
two handfuls of spinach
half a cucumber -take skin off if it is not organic-cut it in vertical quarter slices and then cut those long pieces horizontally.
half cup of cherry tomatoes cut in halves
season with dried basil going in circles from the outside of the bowl to the inside
repeat this with salt
repeat this with garlic powder
repeat once a gain with olive oil
if you are allowed lemon squeeze one lemon in

Salad Idea #2

one head romaine Lettuce
1/4 head of red cabbage
half a cucumber -take skin off if it is not organic-cut it in vertical quarter slices and then cut those long pieces horizontally.
half cup of cherry tomatoes cut in halves

How Do I Take My Protocol?

mbrizman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:45:46 +0000

Your bottle of probiotics and other supplements have other instructions on them the ones that I give you. Please disregard the directions on each bottle and take your supplements in the manner that I have prescribed, because interactions with supplements at different stages in treatment are very different with IC.

Also, please do not substitute something else in for a product you have run out of, and do not take any of your supplements if you have run out of one of them unless you ask me if it is OK. IT isnt always OK.