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[sophiaserpentia]

In other news, I am being treated for carpal tunnel syndrome. I went to the doctor before it got really bad -- and so far it is not affecting my ability to function in major ways -- but it is an annoyance nonetheless.

I have decided to resume working on my book, too. Well, maybe decided is not the right word -- I am being called back to it. I set it aside when I realized I wasn't sure of what I was trying to say. Now I have a clearer idea of where I want to go with things. The only fear I have is whether or not anyone will be interested in reading Loony Ideas^TM from someone who doesn't have a PhD.

Actually I'm not terribly worried about that. I am primarily writing for me, to collect my thoughts in one place, and if any of it is worthwhile, I sense that readers will find it somehow.

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[alobar.livejournal.com]

As you are aware, I feel the medical "profession" (I use that term very loosly here as I do not think these people are professional in the least bit) cause far more harm than good. If you are not taking a *large* daily vitamin supplement, I'd suggest start taking a good powerful multi-vitamin plus additional daily B-6 supplementation (100-200 mg a day total between the multivitamin & the B-6). No instant relief, but it may undue some damage over a few months. Don't take B-6 without the multi-vitamin.

Eating spinach daily can assist with pain managment better than many NSAIDs and do not damage the liver or kidneys the way NSAIDs do. Bromelin (pineapple) and ginger are both anti-inflamatory as well.

Cutting out most carbohydrates (particularly sugar and flour) & the wretched seed oils (olive & coconut are fine, trash the rest) from diet may help a lot as well.

Arnica (in homeopathic dose) works for some on inflammation. Try to get homeopathic dilution. Strongly concentrated arnica is not nearly as effective as homeopathic.

[sophiaserpentia.livejournal.com]

Thank you for these suggestions. Will look into arnica more deeply; it's the first I've heard of it.

I've done reasonably well keeping the sugar in my diet low; it's grains I have a harder time with. Whole grains may have a lesser affect on my blood sugar and insulin levels than refined flours, but they are still carbs.