Posted by Pamela on April 20, 2001, at 9:53:43
In reply to Re: Candida causing mood swings, etc? » KarenB, posted by Chris A. on April 19, 2001, at 14:31:23
> Dear Karen,
> According to these practicioners < < everyone > > has systemic candida. I beg you not to waste your time, money, etc. It's never a bad thing to cut down on excess sugars and refined carbs, but the rest can endanger your health. Allergies are histamine reactions. There is no evidence of histamine reactions in the vast majority of those diagnosed with systemic candida. Did this doctor offer any leads to controlled research? No, because the chief proponents have no interest in doing any. It's just a way for them to make money. They should be ashamed to call themselves docs or "nutritionists." I know so many people that have been told they are allergic to dairy products and aren't getting enough calcium as a result. Welcome to a real health problem - osteoporosis.
> BTW, antifungals often prescribed by these 'docs' can put you into hepatic failure. Healthy? Not!
> The acupressure test you underwent cannot reveal systemic organ stress. The machine has no such capbilities. It was designed to help relieve pain. Perhaps this doc is deceiving herself. This is a matter that should go the board of health and medical examiner's office. I've just seen too many people misled and a few actually physically damaged. For a second opinion please see an allergist/immunologist. Seriously.
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> You can only guess what kind of mood I'm in! It's one of those 'issues' I react to. It makes me plain down mad.
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> Your Friend (I want you to follow your dubious instincts),
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> Chris A.
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> P.S. The primary danger of this "diagnosis" and treatment is that people won't seek valid treatment for illness. I am watching this happen with a little boy right now. I've kept my mouth shut, but have been praying for him and his parents a lot. This boy is an innocent victim.
Hi Chris,
You sound like a very compassionate person. May I asked... are you an M.D.?As for your comment about everyone having Systemic Candida, I agree but is everyone's out of control, imbalanced, etc.? I know that we all have Candida Albicans, but it is in balance and not until it is out of balance can it cause "MAJOR" problems.
Your comments on nutritionists and holistic doctors. Isn't there "BAD" and "GOOD" in every field? Alot of now "holistic" M.D.'s became just that... because they got tired of writing prescriptions and masking symptoms verses finding CAUSE. I think that is my BIG complaint with the medical field. In and out, take a pill call me in the morning.
I have had experince with both fields over many years and all in all I must say the holistic way (in most all cases) as been most benficial.
I think as a whole we are becoming more aware what is going on in our bodies and the medical community isn't ready for that. Questioning medicine shouldn't be a bad thing and I would hope if I were a doctor that I would be humble enough to listen to my patients and validate them, or at least take the time to look into it.We have a prime example of "US" the patients knowing more than the doctors with the "Effexor" withdrawal. How many people are on these threads saying the "EXACT" same thing and yet they cannot get help from the very person who put them on the drug. If that does not represent irresponsible behaviour at best.. then I don't know what does. We are not asking that you be perfect and know all(someone else already has that job), but we are asking for support and direction.
I am 45 and had planned to be a doctor. My father amd I had a falling out and my plans changed. I believe it was for the best now that I have experienced the conditions doctors now have to practice in.
It no longer seems to be about health or the person, it is ALL about money, HMO's have ruined this country medically. My "soap opera" is even doing a segment on how HMO's pay off doctors to "NOT" prescribe tests for people they otherwise would. Is it so far from reality, I don't know but I also can't hide my head in the sand.
Don't get me wrong, I don't go around daily poo pooing the medical field, I belive there is good in eveything, but I do think it is time we work together instead of separately.
Alot of cause for my frustration is that I have been experiencing (lately) the medicals field rath. When a patient has to take their health, recovery, weaning off a medication etc. into their own hands because they cannot find help where they should be, then we really need to take a good look on where are.
Thanks for listening and hope you can shed some light on this for "US" in question.
Sincerely,
Pamela
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