Comments on: fasting

By: alison200

alison200 — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:44:33 +0000

In a message dated 2/16/03 12:08:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mcnlambs@… writes:
I have done the liver cleanses, and felt great afterwards. I too was
hypoglycemic when I did them, and found I had no problems at all.
Hanida

By: Cynthia Moira

Cynthia Moira — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:43:21 +0000

Greetings,
Just wondering if any of you have had an experience with fasting as subscribe on
the curezone website? Also, have any of you done the liver or any of the other
cleanses that he recommends. I am hypoglycemic and wonder if these are safe for
me to do. Before becoming hypoglycemic I did fast, but I am a little nervous
about it now. Also, does anyone know if spirulina is an avoid? I thought that
I had read that somewhere and now I can not find that again.
Lastly, at least for now, grain, seeds and beans that are avoids, can we eat if
they are sprouted? As in sprouted wheat or even wheatgrass? Sunflower seed
etc?
TIA MC

By: Odis Johns

Odis Johns — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 02:52:14 +0000

The best way for a Type O to detoxify is to eat a diet consisting
exclusively of high quality protein (organic grassfed meat and
wild-caught HB fish) and organic green vegetables. All carbs in the
form of fruits, tubers, squash, pumpkin, grains, beans, and dairy are to
be avoided. The only carbs you should be getting are the tiny amounts
from the fibrous vegetables. Nuts should also be avoided during the
detox, as they are hard to digest. First cold pressing organic
extra-virgin olive oil, organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil, and organic
grassfed ghee are the fats to use during a detox. Gerolsteiner water
with a squeeze of lemon or lime has been a great tonic for me. Green
and herbal teas should be your other primary drink. I would recommend
eating this way for a week or two at the most, as your body will need
some carbs after a while. Start phasing in live walnuts and almonds, HB
tubers, pumpkin, and HB fruits. If you feel up to it, you can introduce
some rice, HB beans, and manna bread. Wait at least a month before you

reintroduce neutral grains. You may find it best to eliminate these
altogether, as many of us have. Be strong and keep us updated on your
progress.
Cheers,
Ryan
P.S. Obviously, in light of my earlier post, keeping at least 50% of
your vegetables raw is a must. Whether or not you should try to go
higher is a tough question, as many foods’ nutrients are more easily
assimilable when cooked, and all foods are easier to digest cooked than
raw. Anyone else have an opinion?

By: Raymundo Evelina

Raymundo Evelina — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 08:31:51 +0000

Hello “Os”!
I am a true believer of fasting. I just finished one and I am very pleased with
the results.
I have done detoxification cures for many years; the ones I like the best are
The Grape Cure and The Spring Master Cleanse. Usually I do 3 or 4 cures a year.
This past January I did for the first time a fast (fast is when the person only
drinks water, and liquid diets or juice cleansings when fruit/vegetable juices
or broths are used.) I did it for 17 days and was amazed with the results. There
were not only physical benefits but also emotional and spiritual ones.
This time I started Friday right after Thanksgiving. The joints in my right
hand were hurting and in the mornings I was waking up with numbness, swollenness
and rigidity of the hand. Even my left hand which has never hurt started to
ache too. Two days after I started fasting my hands were as I had not felt them
in months! No swollenness, no pain in the right hand but then I started to feel
extremely weak. When I did the fast last January I was working only part time.

Now I had to work full time, so I could not rest properly; also there was a cold
front and I had to go out…for one reason or the other, this time fasting was
very hard to do it. I had headaches, strong and rapid heart beats, but the
worse was the complete lack of energy. Thomas helped me in the process and gave
me the idea of adding some vegetable broth. So, one day I just fasted and
another day I had green leaves broth. Altogether I did it for 9 days and slowly
I have been coming out of the fast/broth diet. One remarkable thing was on the
3rd day I lost 6.5 lbs (on Sunday I was 123 lbs and on Monday I was 116.5 lbs.
Also, thanks to this fast I discovered what makes my hands swollen: it is the
salt. Even though I use Celtic Salt, it is salt what makes my hands swell. I
had been adding salt to the water I drink throughout the day and that could be
the reason my hands were giving me so much pain. Another thing I found out is
that when I go to the grocery store (I go 2 or 3 times a week at Central Market)
I eat all sorts of avoids that are ready to be sampled, specially at the bakery
section. I think the more “pure’ the organism is of avoids, when you have one it
affects more strongly. In my case, if I have an avoid such as cheese or
chocolate my face breaks out immediately.
These are the signs of toxicity according to Elson M. Hass M.D.:
Headaches Frequent colds Mood changes
Joint pains Irritated eyes Anxiety
Coughs Immune weakness Depression
Wheezing Environmental sensitivity Fatigue
Sore throat Sinus congestion Skin rashes
Tight or stiff neck Fever Hives
Angina pectoris Runny nose Nausea
Circulatory deficits Nervousness Indigestion
High blood fats Sleepiness Anorexia
Backaches Insomnia Bad breath
Itchy nose Dizziness Constipation
Now I am feeling great! In fact, i am about to go out and walk the 3 miles I
started a few weeks ago thanks to Ann!
I hope this would be of some help to people who want to detox.
These are some of the books I have read through the years:
Best one to learn about fasting: “Fasting Can Save Your Life” by Herbert M.
Shelton.
Second best and not complicated: “The Detox Diet” by Elson M. Haas, M.D.
“How to Get Well” and “There is a Cure for Arthritis” by Paavo O. Airola, N.D.
“Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management” by Bernard Jensen D.C.
“Inner Cleansing” by Carlson Wade
There is also a little book by Arise and Shine which I can’t recall the title
which is very good for bowel awareness.
Have a great day!
Teresa

By: anneliese900

anneliese900 — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 20:54:17 +0000

thanks for the info thomas! leslie

By: clair_5

clair_5 — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:50:22 +0000

I take Cardio-Complete to help lower cholesterol. My advisor at the
health food store told me about CoQ10. I want to know if ya’ll have
hever heard of it before and what you know about it and how it factors
into the ‘O’ lifestyle.
deb in New Orleans
PREVENTING HEART DISEASE WITH COQ10
More than 40% of all deaths in the US are from cardiovascular disease
(CVD). You have a greater chance of dying from heart disease than
from cancer, AIDS, diabetes, and accidents combined. There are more
startling statistics as well. More than 2,600 Americans die each day
of CVD - an average of 1 death every 33 seconds. One in five men and
women have some form of CVD. If all forms of major CVD were
eliminated, life expectancy would rise by almost 7 years.
One of the most - if not the most - important things individuals can
do to improve their overall health and life expectancy is to improve

their heart health. Diet, exercise, and the wise use of dietary
supplements can improve heart health dramatically. One dietary
supplement that is extremely beneficial to heart health is coenzyme
Q10, often abbreviated “CoQ10″.
Q. What is CoQ10?
A. CoQ10 is a natural, fat soluble nutrient present in virtually all
cells. CoQ10 is also known as ubiquinone. That’s because CoQ10 is
ubiquitous and exists everywhere there is life. CoQ10 is vital to the
production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the energy-rich
compound used for all energy requiring processes in the body.
Although CoQ10 is produced by the body and exists in some dietary
sources, these levels may insufficient to meet the body’s
requirements. CoQ10 levels diminish with age and as a result of diet
inadequacies and various disease states. Also, some drugs, especially
a group pf common cholesterol-lowering prescription drugs known as
“statins”, (Pravachol, Zocor, Lipitor, etc.) significantly reduce
CoQ10 levels in the body.
Q. For what health conditions is CoQ10 used?
A. CoQ10 is beneficial in treatment and prevention of CVD and
conditions such as high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (hardening of
the arteries), angina, and congestive heart failure (CHF). It has
been shown that heart attacks tend to occur when CoQ10 levels are low
in the body. In addition, CoQ10 is beneficial for diabetes, immune
disfunction, cancer, periodontal disease, prostate, and neurological
disease.
Q. Why is CoQ10 especially important to heart health?
A. The heart is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the
body. In the average person, the heart, which is about the size of a
fist, propels approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through 65,000
miles of blood vessels by beating 100,000 times each day. Thus it
requires large amounts of uninterrupted energy. Heart cells have a
greater number of mitochondria and subsequently, more CoQ10 than any
other type of cell. In fact, each heart cell can have a thousands of
mitochondria to meet these high-energy demands.
Mitochondria are highly specialized structures within each cell and
are often referred to as the power houses of the cell. These tiny
energy producing factories 95% of the total energy required by the
body. The number of mitochondria in a cell depends on the cell’s
function and energy needs. The cell’s production of ATP is dependent
on adequate amounts of CoQ10.
Heart disease patients are commonly deficient in CoQ10. Correcting
such deficiencies can often produce amazing results. The presence of
supplemental CoQ10 is obviously one of the keys to the heart’s
increased performance.
In people who have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction), CoQ10
assists in the repair of the heart muscle and restoration of the
heart’s function. This is due to increased production of ATP.
Q. What studies support this fact?
A. A 1998 study found that CoQ10 can provide rapid protective effects
in patients with heart attack if administered within three days of
onset of symptoms. Patients who were admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were the subjects of
the study. Oral treatment with CoQ10 (120 mg/d) was given to 73
patients. The control group of the study consisted of 71 similarly
matched patients with acute AMI. After treatment, angina pectoris
(severe chest pain signifying interrupted blood flow to the heart),
total arrhythmias (dangerously irregualr heartbeats), and poor
function in the left ventricle (the essential chamber of the heart)
were significantly reduced in the CoQ10 group compared to the placebo
group. Total deaths due to sudden cardiac failure and nonfatal heart
attacks were also signicantly reduced in the CoQ10 group compared with
he placebo group.
In another study, CoQ10 was studied in 109 patients with high blood
pressure (hypertension). The patients were given varying doses of
supplemental CoQ10 with the goal of attaining a certain blood level
(greater than 2.0 mcg/l) while on CoQ10. Most of the patients were on
medications to treat their hypertension (antihypertensive drug
therapy). Overall, 51% of patients were able to stop taking one to
three antihypertensive drugs at an average of 4.4 months after
starting CoQ10. Only 3% of patients required the addition of one
hypertensive drug. In the 9.4% of patients who had
electrocardiograms, performed both before and during treatment, a
highly significant improvement in heart wall thickness and function
was observed. This improvement was directly attributed to
supplementation with CoQ10.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a debilitating disease that affects
five million people in the US. It causes edema, difficult breathing,
and impaired circulation. In yet another study, CoQ10 was found to
restore healthy heart function in patients with CHF. The patients
received 100 mg of CoQ10 or a placebo CoQ10 twice daily for 12 weeks.
Before and after the treatment period, the investigators introduced a
catheter into the right ventricle of the heart to determine the degree
of CHF damage to the heart muscle itself. The patient’s heart muscles
at rest and work improved significantly. The researchers conducting
the study concluded that patients with CHF would greatly benefit from
adjunctive treatment with CoQ10.
Q. I’ve heard that CoQ10 can also help people who have neurological
diseases. Is this true?
A. Clinical studies have examined the beneficial role of CoQ10 in the
neurological system. CoQ10 has been studied for its ability to
support neurological health in individuals with neuro-degenerative
disease such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and
Huntington’s disease. When CoQ10 crosses the blood-brain barrier and
enters the mitochondria, the supplement can produce significant
benefits.
Currently, several studies are investigating CoQ10 in the treatment of
neuro-degenerative disease. A clinical trial sponsored by the
National Institutes of Health and based at the University in Rochester
in New York is investigating the use of CoQ10 for Huntington’s
disease. Twenty-two medical centers are participating in this trail
with CoQ10 supplementation. This is the largest and longest
multi-center trial of Huntington’s disease addressing the association
of CoQ10 and its effect on neuro-degenerative disease.
A phase II trial of the effect of CoQ10 has on multiple sclerosis and
a similar trail examining CoQ10 in early Parkinson’s disease are both
currently in progress.
Q. Why is it also crucial for a CoQ10 supplement to cross the
blood-brain to benefit neurological health?
A. The blood vessels of the brain are comprised of cells with
extremely tight junctions. These junctions form the blood-brain
barrier, which restricts what can pass from the bloodstream into the
brain. While this barrier protects the brain, it can be a significant
obstacle to therapy of central nervous system disorders. To leave the
bloodstream and reach the brain cells, a substance must pass through
the tightly connected cells of the capillary walls. Only substances
with unique solubilities or those with a transport system can cross
the blood-brain barrier to a significant degree. As a result,
crossing the blood-brain barrier presents a challenge to supporting
neurological health.
Q. How can this one supplement have multiple applications for
neurological diseases, heart health, and even the immune system?
A. Natural medicines often have more than one function, especially
when it is a substance like CoQ10, which is present in all parts of
the body. All nucleated cells (most cells other than red blood cells)
have mitochondria and all cells require energy to function. CoQ10 is
vital to ATP production. Thus, CoQ10 has important applications not
only in neurological (neurons or nervous system cells) and cardiac
health (myocardium or heart tissue), but also in the immune system.
Q. Are all CoQ10 supplements created equal? Doesn’t CoQ10 just have
to get into the bloodstream to be effective?
A. There are some important distinctions among CoQ10 products as they
vary greatly in quality and absorbability. It’s crucial to find a
CoQ10 product that is:
1. Scientifically shown to absorb through the digestive tract, cross
cellular membranes, and increase mitochondrial levels of CoQ10.
Chewable forms of CoQ10 provide rapid bioavailability and absorption.
Serum level determination of CoQ10 in the bloodstream is not
necessarily the most important measure of efficacy. For a CoQ10
supplement to be fully effective, it must cross the cellular barrier
and raise intracellular levels of CoQ10. A key indicator of effective
CoQ10 supplementation is its presence in cell mitochondria.
2. The natural form of CoQ10. The natural process uses living
organisms. CoQ10 can be synthesized by a chemical process, which
produces a distinctively different product that contains chemical
compounds not found in the natural form.
3. Formulated with excipients that provide the transport system CoQ10
needs to cross cellular membranes and the blood-brain barrier.
4. Studied by respected organizations, with research published in
peer-reviewed journals, by reputable scientists.
Q. How much CoQ10 should I take?
A. Take 100 to 200 mg of CoQ10 daily, depending on your family
history of heart disease and your personal heart disease experience.
CoQ10’s safety has been evaluated. Dosages in studies have ranged
from 100 mg to 1,200 g per day. To date, no toxicities have been
reported. Occasional mild stomach upset may occur. Taking CoQ10 with
meals usually alleviates this rare effect.
Q. What are some other heart-friendly supplements?
A. CoQ10 is an excellent supplement for overall cardiovascular
health, as is L-carnitine is the naturally occurring form that is
found in food and synthesized in the body. Much of the body’s
L-carnitine is found in the heart and skeletal muscle, tissues that
rely on fatty acid oxidation for most of their energy. Nearly 70% of
the energy needed for heart function is derived from fatty acid
breakdown. Proper L-carnitine supplementation transports fatty acids
into the mitochondria of the cells, where it is burned for cellular
energy. L-carnitine is an excellent addition to CoQ10, especially in
individuals with existing heart disease and has been shown to improve
many symptoms associated with CVD. In one study, individuals who had
experienced one heart attack were supplemented with either L-carnitine
or placebo. The L-carnitine group had a statistically significant
reduction in second heart attacks, and improved overall survival.
Q. What supplements support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol?
A. In addition to maintaining overall cardiovascular health, it’s
also important to address your essential fats/lipids levels and
healthy circulation/blood pressure. Fish oil supplements can
significantly reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and homocysteine
levels. Choose a supplement that is a rich source of EPA and DHA,
omega-3 fatty acids that are naturally obtainable in fish oil. Seek a
product that’s been clinically studied and is purified to ensure it
contains the beneficial active constituents of whole oil, while
removing any dioxins, DDT, PCBs, or heavy metals, toxins that are
present in some commercial fish oil preparations.
Elevated cholesterol is one of the most well researched and
aggressively treated rish factors for heart disease. You may reduce
high cholesterol levels naturally with a standardized red yeast rice
extract. Red yeast rice has been shown in published studies to block
the formation of cholesterol, much in the same way that the
prescription statins (Pravachol, Zocor, Lipitor, etc.) Do.
Some supplements focus on certain aspects of heart health. For
example, an enteric-coated garlic product that provides a minimum of
5,000 mcg of beneficial allicin supports healthy blood pressure and
circulation. And magnesium, niacin, vitamin E, folic acid, hawthorn
extract, and L-cysteine provide overall nutritional support to the
heart and vascualr system.
CONCLUSION
CoQ10 is not the only answer to the complex issues of heart disease,
neurological diseases, or immune dysfunction; however, research
indicates that it is a bigger piece of the puzzle than physicians and
scientists ever imagined. The more we study this naturally occurring
compound, the more benefits are found.
The key to this supplement is the manufacturing quality - simply put,
all CoQ10 is not created equal. For safety and overall effectivess,
use a CoQ10 product that is supported by product-specific research
from reputable institutions. Stay with tested products from a
well-respected company and increase the potential to achieve and
maintain heart and blood vessel health.
Dietary supplementation with clinically studied products can have a
major impact on your heart’s health and strength. However, no dietary
supplement replaces the need to eat a health diet low in refined foods
(especially sugar), and saturated fats, or to exercise your most
important muscle - your heart - on a regular basis.
DR. WEISS is considered an expert in integrative cardiology. He is
the first naturopathic physician to complete a conventional residency
program in the Columbia Hospital system, the Arizona Heart Hospital
and the prestigious Arizona Heart Institute. Dr. Weiss has a unique
perspective in that he has experience with both naturopathic and
conventional practice. He is currently finishing his cardiology
fellowship thought the American Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Dr. Weiss currently holds several
appointments, including Asst Prof of Medicine at Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine and is Chief Medical Officer of Naturopathic
Paradigms, a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ. He is also the first
naturopathic physician to have hospital privileges at a conventional
facility, the Arizona Heart Hospital.

By: anneliese900

anneliese900 — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:19:00 +0000

thanks for tips on fasting Sarah + E Long ! Do you know if it’s good for
O’s to fast… since there’s an obvious lack of protein intake…. I’ve been
hearing such great things on benefits of fasting - want to give it a try !
supposed to be good on a spiritual basis too ! Leslie

By: Courtney Guillermina

Courtney Guillermina — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:07:16 +0000

The only fast I’ve ever done, and it was years ago, before any of the
books were written, is the Master Cleanser (aka Lemonade Fast).
6-12 times a day have:
2 T fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 T grade B or C maple syrup
1/4 t cayenne pepper
mixed into 8-12 oz distilled water
It’s actually very tasty, with a spike. to drink a quart of water with some salt first thing in the morning,
but I couldn’t get it down. Of course, drink as much extra water as
you want.
There is a slim book I got in my HFS all about it.
E Long in TX
— In ER4YT-O@y…, lescase@a… wrote:
Does anyone in this group fast? if so, pls. let us know your results

and any details on the way you go about it! thanks ! Leslie

By: anneliese900

anneliese900 — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:08:29 +0000

Does anyone in this group fast? if so, pls. let us know your results and any
details on the way you go about it ! thanks ! Leslie

By: truman_1

truman_1 — Tue, 25 Mar 2003 14:46:16 +0000

Aikya,
I’m one of those people whose metabolism slows for survival. It’s worse after
years of starving myself. The last time I tried a liquid fast I got really
ill. I think my body will be glad when the holidays are past and I can get
back on the diet.
Rochelle