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Vitamins

by Tom Hamilton, Feb 02, 2000 12:00AM
A few weeks ago I started to be aware that my fingers and toes were colder than the rest of my body, I went to a local clinic and was told my circulation was becoming poor due to smoking. The physician recommened Zyban. My question is what vitamin supplement i could take to start the healing process. Thank you for your help and assistance.

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by GRH, Feb 02, 2000 12:00AM
Tom- Get off the cancer sticks as soon as possible. Hit the anti-oxidant vitamins very hard, especially vitamin C and bioflavinoids. 5 to 10 grams of vitamin c daily, while a high dose compared to all federal standards, will do much to strengthen the immune system, improve circulation, and promote wellness overall. You may need buffered C if you suffer any stomach or intestinal discomfort. If you can find a physician, probably a DO as opposed to an MD, who specializes in chelation, ask them about IV vitamin C therapy. It's usually administered over an hour or so in 50,000 milligram (50g) dose. This will really help circulation and give you a sense of elevated awareness. No negative health effects. Good luck.

by tom, Feb 02, 2000 12:00AM
Thank you For your info I do have a couple of questions, what is bioflavinoids? a DO ? what is the going rate for the vitamin C therapy and are there side effects in using Zyban? thank you again

by GRH, Feb 08, 2000 12:00AM
IV Vitamin C treatments are typically in the $75 range each, usually once a week for a while then tapering off to every month and eventually a few times a year. Bioflavinoids act as an anti-oxidant preventing vitamins and adrenalin from being oxidized by copper-containing enzymes. Bioflavinoids are sometimes refered to as Vitamin P. The human body can not produce it's own supply of bioflavinoids so it must be supplied by the diet. Bioflavinoids are important in reducing pain and symptoms associated with bleeding. They also act as anatureal anti-bacterial, promoting circulation, stimulate bile and lower cholesterol





Uses

Increases effectiveness of vitamin C

Prevents hemorrhoids

Prevents miscarriages

Prevents retinal bleeding in people with diabetes and hypertension

Prevents capillary fragility

Prevents nosebleed

Prevents post-partum hemorrhage

Prevents menstrual disorders

Prevents blood clotting and plattelet clumping

Prevents easy bruising

Prevents cataracts

Reduces symptoms of herpes.



Zyban is also sold as a psychiatric med called welbutrin. Many have reported some nasty side effects including severe mental confusion and trouble coordinating words in thinking and writing skills.

by tom, Feb 22, 2000 12:00AM
Thanks for all your help GRH i quit 2 weeks ago

it hasn't been easy I think the zyban is helping

im taking 2000 mg of C, 150 mg's of a B complex

150 mg's of garlic and i cant remember right now but

taking also an flaxseed oil suppliment. once again thanks

for your advice

Tom

by grace, Feb 25, 2000 12:00AM
Two Years ago, I started many problems in my body:



1. Rheumatic disease: CREST disease. My blood ANA test result was very high (5020). my fingers and toes were colder than the rest of my body and joints pain.



2. Hypothyroid problem.



3. Stomach problem: reflexing and pain.



4. dizziness and tired all the time.



I am still having these problems.

I am wondering is there a main problem in my body causes all rest of those problems?



Is there a good medicine I can take care most of my problems?



I went to medhelp.org to search MSM, but I have dispoited. There is no detail technology information about MSM.

Can you help me the following questions?



1. Should I take MSM?

2. More technology information about MSM.

3. How long this MSM have been researched?

4. How many people have taken the MSM in the tests?

5. What are the results of those test?

6. What is the negative effects about MSM if I take it?

7. What is the negative effects if I stop take MSM?



Thank you very much!



Grace



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