Billy,

No, this is not a fictional post.  No product push intended.  My
sister and the doctor he visited out here were both suggesting the
test involving fasting, and from what I understand is the most
accurate test.  My dad, for whatever reason, does not seem interested
in doing the test, and insists he is not diabetic.

My post is a call out to any people here who may know of herbal
remedies or paths of healing through herbs that might be missed on
other groups.  I see that people really try to read between the lines
here, such as Robert removing part of his response because I cross-
posted my inquiry on a low-fat newsgroup, go figure.

I am a 40 year old son of a suffering 65 year old dad who's reaching
out to people for help - it's as simple as that.  This is not spam.
Remember, "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of
mine, you did for [the Lord]."

If you can help, offer help, please.  The post was not a request for
criticism and doubt.

~RBCA


On Jul 18, 10:30 am, Billy  wrote:
> This melodrama (fictional I presume) would have been more
> convincing if you had known less and weren't pushing a commercial
> product.
>
> You must know that there are at least two ways to determine
> blood sugar levels. One is the simple pinprick for current blood
> glucose, and the other is a blood sample taken after at least 8 hours of
> fasting (HC1a), which determine blood sugars averages for the preceding
> three months.
>
> You say that you and his doctor have advised him on his destructive
> behaviors. If you give advice to an adult in possession of his/her
> faculties and they ignore it, that is there perogative. Perhaps you
> should seek a conservatorship of your father, if he is making such bad
> decisions.
>
> In the future, if you have an herbal question, please pose it here.
> If you just have spam, piss off.
>
> In article
> ,
>
>
>
>  dynamicbl...{at}gmail.com wrote:
> > My dad recently visited me here in California.  He is 65, living in
> > Baltimore, MD, and has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous
> > Insufficiency within the last year or so.  He has wounds/ulcers on his
> > legs that have been lingering and not healing, and I am concerned
> > about his condition.
>
> > The ulcers he has aren't seeming to get any better, and, in fact, he's
> > getting more on his other leg.  He hobbles around with a cane and it's
> > almost getting to the point where he can no longer walk.  He sleeps
> > with his bed at an angle (legs elevated), and uses compression
> > stockings, along with having his wounds debreeded (when necessary) and
> > wrapped twice a week at a local wound care center.
>
> > I think these leg injuries make it difficult for him to bathe, too,
> > and may even eliminate an odor themselves. Nonetheless, he seems to
> > carry an unpleasant odor and people he encounters are often repulsed
> > and offended by his apparent hygiene (though, out of 'politeness,'
> > they seldom voice this to him directly).  I've heard about self-
> > dissolving soaps and other ways to stay clean, but I'm beginning to
> > wonder if his obesity makes it difficult for him to clean himself to
> > the point that he opts for self neglect.
>
> > In reflection, my thoughts on helping him are to seek out people who
> > may have experienced the same problem who have healed and conquered
> > the issue.  If he could find such 'models,' perhaps they could be his
> > road map to improved health?  I gave him one of Dr. Andrew Weil's
> > books, "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," and sincerely hope
he reads and
> > follows it.  In his case, it could be more like 8 Months, but I think
> > Dr. Weil is an inspiring and wise doctor and writer who's advice is
> > impeccable.
>
> > From a layman's perspective, I can say that one thing he could
> > immediately do is commit to a strict and healthy diet.  Perhaps all
> > raw/organic fruits and vegetables.  He is overweight, perhaps grossly
> > overweight, and I fear that his ignorance of his intake, such as fatty
> > salad dressings, burgers, etc., could be having a drastically negative
> > effect on his health.
>
> > This leg ulcer condition, coupled with his obesity, almost seem to
> > have created an unstoppable 'downward spiral.'  He does have
> > jurisdiction over his diet, though, but like many, may using (abusing)
> > food to comfort his pain.  He seems to also have chronic fatigue,
> > where he drifts off into a sleep at random times throughout the day.
> > Many of his symptoms, combined, seem to point to diabetes, but he
> > seems to be stubborn, and hasn't taken the fasting blood test
> > necessary to make such an 'official' diagnosis.  Perhaps the diabetic
> > problem could be a "root cause" which, once addressed,
could help all
> > other areas move toward a healthier state?
>
> > I told my dad that if I were in his shoes, I'd be putting great effort
> > into seeking such a "model", and would do the following:
>
> > - Concentrate on and commit to a permanent diet and weight loss plan
> > and establish healthy eating through a raw foods diet, using a Vita-
> > Mix blender to make freshly juiced raw fruit and veggie smoothies for
> > all of my meals, as well as taking vitamin supplements as recommended
> > by a dietitian / nutritionist, or Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor at
> > http://www.drweil.com/vitamin_advisor>.
>
> > - Study and consider alternative treatments such as Chinese medicine,
> > the use of magnets, Yoga and Indian medicine, the use of healing hot
> > springs, crystals, the use of wheat grass juice, Kombucha mushroom
> > tea, the use of Sweat Lodges and Medicine Men, herbal medicine,
> > acupuncture, etc.
>
> > - Continue seeking others who have healed from similar conditions, and
> > how they did it.
>
> > - Motivate and focus the mind on success and wellness.  Take time
> > daily to visualize being blessed by healing energy, and creating an
> > image of a "healthy you" as the target of your efforts.
Motivation is
> > a big factor, and though my dad's mind is filled with motivational
> > teachings, I wonder how much he truly takes to heart and practices.
> > This is something that must come from within - he must have the
> > burning desire to overcome his ailments and win his battles.
>
> > If anyone knows of any resources we might be able to refer to,
> > especially examples persons who may have been in his condition, who
> > have successfully overcome this problem, and how they did it, please
> > post info here.
>
> > Thank you!
>
> > ~RBCA
>
> --
>
> Billy
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