Hi Owen,
I spoke on the phone with you when your first article on your friend with corotid artery surgery was published in the Townsend Newsletter. How many years ago was that?
I started on 10 grams/day of Vitamin C, and took Proline and Lysine that was then available from the makers of Emergen-C, I think. About 10 years ago, a scan of the calcium component of plaque of my arteries was essentially "0". I was then 65 years old.
I learned a great deal talking on the phone with you at that time, and have recommended Pauling's work, and your website ever since. It is amazing that you got your ND license, and have written books, and put together such an extensive, informative and professional website.
You may or may not remember me. But I - and many others on the planet - have been grateful for your dedication to informing the public.
Now I have a personal need for a suggestion from you: I am 76, and believe I had a mild heart attack two weeks ago. I have had what is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 32 years. I am a holistic psychological counselor, and still see a few clients, but the CFS has been my major challenge, with many ups and downs precipitated by stress. The origin of the CFS was exposure to mercury vapor from having 16 fillings taken out in a 2 week period - with no protection - 32 years ago.
I got sloppy and did not continue an adequate dose of Vitamin C (EmergenC) in recent years. I do take a protocol of supplements for the mitochondrial insufficiency underlying CFS. (Acetyl L-Carnitine, Co-Q-10 Ubiqunol, D-Ribose, and others.)
I will have the first imaging tests this coming Monday, Aug. 6, to determine how much damage was done to my heart muscle, if any; and the condition of the blood vessels around my heart. I am concerned because the "stress test" involves the infusion of a medicine (Lexiscan) that dilates the blood vessels, plus the injection of a radioactive dye "tracer", and the side
effects of that dilation sound uncomfortable, to say the least. I believe I will go ahead with it at this time, because I will have a conventional imaging test result that should be informational. I will also get an echogram done on Monday.
Now to my request. I ordered 3 containers of Cardo-C today from you. The rep suggested I email you regarding dosing - possibly 2 or 3 scoops/day rather than 1 scoop.
I have always been confidant about cardio-vascular health because this Pauling material was out there - made widely available by you. The fact that I got diverted from keeping my focus on this aspect of my health goes waaay beyond annoying to me! I can't believe I let this slide.
Second request: I am grateful to have this chance to reconnect with you. I have ordered Practicing Medicine ...., as well. Hopefully, everything will arrive Saturday, August 3. I doubt any conventional cardiologist will be open to new learning. If by any miracle you know of one in Austin, TX where I live, please let me know.
I am excited to take another step toward my healing, and look forward to hearing from you. If a short phone call with you is possible some afternoon before my Monday stress test (1 pm - 5 pm) I would be very grateful and respectful of your time. If it suits you better to email your
recommendations, that is fine too.
With much appreciation for what you have done.
Sandy
Hi Sandy,
Yes I do remember you, but not specific details.
Your story - relapse after feeling cured and slacking vitamin C - is repeated over and over. In fact that is one of the reasons I wrote the book. But a good dose of vitamin C (and I would include livonlabs.com Lypo-C - especially if there is time before the scan) can still resolve your non calcium issues in a short amount of time. Take as much as you can tolerate as often as you can! (Remember http://orthomed.com/titrate.htm)
There is a very short and powerful new book devoted to telling the word about how well Pauling's therapy works. It is easy to read and can provide "proof" for you doctor and friends. See this topic for details of Dave Leakes new book: http://www.vitamincfoundation.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=10059
This book has given us the idea to finally start a documentary on patients that have recovered thanks to Linus Pauling (and Matthias Rath.) From your story, perhaps YOU might be interested in becoming part of the story? Please let me know.
Now as far as CFS - I have recently become an unwitting expert in adrenal fatigue, which I would bet a considerable amount of money is at the heart of your problem at your age! (Pardon the pun.) And it is EASILY fixed, but finding a doctor who knows or will is very hard. Rather than write a book here, the authoritative landmark book on the subject has been written.
SAFE USES OF CORTISOL, 3rd Edition, William Mck Jefferies.
http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Uses-Cortisol-William-Jefferies/dp/0398075018/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343912901&sr=1-1&keywords=safe+uses+of+cortisol+jeffries
After you read the book, I think you may understand how resting your adrenals with "sub replacement" dosages can work wonders for all sorts of conditions. We have covered this issue "at length" at this forum, and if you have more questions, please send me email.