Hello everyone. Thanks for following with us so far. My blog writer and motivator is Rachel. My purpose in writing is really two fold. First, is to inform all of my friends and relatives of our ongoing situation and update you on my thoughts and impressions that come to mind as I journey down the tunnel of ALS. It's been a time to realize the fruits of a life of faith and how they are not mere words. I've truly realized that Christ is a friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). My second objective is to give some assistance and inspiration to those, who like myself, suffer with incurable illnesses. And, to give their caregivers some tips on what we've learned in the 4 years since the onset of my ALS symptoms.
Even before the onset of ALS, I made it a practice in my adult life to take natural vitamins and supplements. When I started having symptoms we did a lot of research and we tried many holistic treatments. Just to mention a few, we tried the Makers Diet, Dr. Day's regimen, juicing of organic fruits and vegetables. Then we went to using distilled water and adding minerals. I was on a six month experimental program with supplements from Manatec. I tried fasting, which incidentally left me quiet light. I never did gain that weight back. That one was probably not a good move. There are a number of other things we tried as well. Although none of these programs helped me in my condition with ALS, I say somewhat jokingly that I am probably the healthiest sick person around. I thank the Lord that I virtually never get colds or the flu!
I am currently taking 60mg of Pyridostigmine three times a day. I learned about this from a fellow ALS sufferer in MI and it really does give me energy. It excites the nervous system. I've been taking this for about two years. The second thing I'm taking is fresh ground flax seed. I take a tablespoon every morning with my breakfast in a 4oz. glass of orange juice. This, along with three stewed prunes has kept me from having a common problem that many ALS patients deal with.
New Thought ...
Another thing that I believe is helpful is taking an ounce of VIBE. It is a pure mineral source that is obtained through Eniva. I'm sold on this product as it preserves my health. I firmly believe it has helped slow the symptoms of the illness. Having had several friends come and visit us recently, and anticipating a number more coming here in the upcoming weeks, we really do thank God for the people He has put in our lives to encourage us in this journey. It is wonderful to have cultivated such wonderful friendships during my life. It sure can go a long way to have people stand with you when the troubled times come. I've told my kids in their growing up years when they have complained about not having friends that you have to be a friend to have a friend. There's someone out there in your world who wants to be your friend. For sure as a believer, to quote an old hymn, you have a friend in Jesus (What a friend we have in Jesus).
This spring we've had Bill and Carol from Tupelo; Gary and Jill from ND, Milton and Sue from WI, my sister-in-law Sue from MN; Ardel and Lois from WI. Next week we'll be seeing Roger and Peggy from WI and Karl and Becky from WI. We have really enjoyed having everyone come and have had a lot of time to share and reminisce together. Through these Christian friends, we've come to experience fresh and new what friendship is which, is discovering the uniqueness of Christ in our fellow brothers and sisters.
I'll talk about our new mini-van purchase we just made.
Even before the onset of ALS, I made it a practice in my adult life to take natural vitamins and supplements. When I started having symptoms we did a lot of research and we tried many holistic treatments. Just to mention a few, we tried the Makers Diet, Dr. Day's regimen, juicing of organic fruits and vegetables. Then we went to using distilled water and adding minerals. I was on a six month experimental program with supplements from Manatec. I tried fasting, which incidentally left me quiet light. I never did gain that weight back. That one was probably not a good move. There are a number of other things we tried as well. Although none of these programs helped me in my condition with ALS, I say somewhat jokingly that I am probably the healthiest sick person around. I thank the Lord that I virtually never get colds or the flu!
I am currently taking 60mg of Pyridostigmine three times a day. I learned about this from a fellow ALS sufferer in MI and it really does give me energy. It excites the nervous system. I've been taking this for about two years. The second thing I'm taking is fresh ground flax seed. I take a tablespoon every morning with my breakfast in a 4oz. glass of orange juice. This, along with three stewed prunes has kept me from having a common problem that many ALS patients deal with.
New Thought ...
Another thing that I believe is helpful is taking an ounce of VIBE. It is a pure mineral source that is obtained through Eniva. I'm sold on this product as it preserves my health. I firmly believe it has helped slow the symptoms of the illness. Having had several friends come and visit us recently, and anticipating a number more coming here in the upcoming weeks, we really do thank God for the people He has put in our lives to encourage us in this journey. It is wonderful to have cultivated such wonderful friendships during my life. It sure can go a long way to have people stand with you when the troubled times come. I've told my kids in their growing up years when they have complained about not having friends that you have to be a friend to have a friend. There's someone out there in your world who wants to be your friend. For sure as a believer, to quote an old hymn, you have a friend in Jesus (What a friend we have in Jesus).
This spring we've had Bill and Carol from Tupelo; Gary and Jill from ND, Milton and Sue from WI, my sister-in-law Sue from MN; Ardel and Lois from WI. Next week we'll be seeing Roger and Peggy from WI and Karl and Becky from WI. We have really enjoyed having everyone come and have had a lot of time to share and reminisce together. Through these Christian friends, we've come to experience fresh and new what friendship is which, is discovering the uniqueness of Christ in our fellow brothers and sisters.
I'll talk about our new mini-van purchase we just made.
Have a very Blessed Easter!
