Greyhound Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I don't seem to have any energy. I was hoping that the supplements would help with that, but I'm still the same, if not slightly worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Greyhound do you have a physician or any healthcare professional that you are consulting on all this? I do have concern that you are experimenting with supplements without guidance from a healthcare professional and from what I have gathered I think you may be a minor? Sometimes there are underlying factors that need to be carefully looked before just trying supps that one reads about. not trying to interfere....just urging caution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Unfortunately, I have no one helping me although I'm hoping that Dr. Hugh Rickards (neurologist), when I finally get to see him, might be able to arrange for me to see someone else about it? I'm nineteen (and a half lol) And you're probably right to worry. I'm a bit worried myself but I'm pretty sure I've already damaged my neck from ticcing, so I feel that reducing them by doing this while waiting to see someone about it is better than damaging it even further. I think it's the safer of the two choices currently available to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 phew well 19 (and a half ) is reassuring...I was concerned you may be a younger teen a good chiropractor can be helpful in realligning your cervical vertebrae....dont know if you have NUCCA certified chiros there now....i havent lived in UK since 1983 so am very out of touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Thanks, I will see if I can get chiropractic treatment on the NHS though as I definitely can't afford it myself. About the supplements - my regime is now pretty close to Bonnie's so I (hopefully) can't be going too far wrong *hope hope hope* lol EDIT: does grape seed extract give any energy or does it make one even more relaxed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 cant say i have noticed any mood impact from GSE Greyhound, tho it is known to be immune supportive which in those who need that, can boost enrgy I guess?? my son used to take it for anti-oxidant properties and overall health, but now with the autoimmune aspect of his Crohn's disease we are careful about what he supplements with....we have learned that when immune issues are at work, even good things can sometimes have bad effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 What about pine bark/Pycenogenol and evening primorse oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 I saw mrsD gave Greyhound a comprehensive answer on NT, so here is the link for anyone else interested http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread4739.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yup. I posted in both places in case people had different experiences with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I was actually very interested in mrsD's info on it being anti-inflammatory ya know Greyhound with my son having autoimmune disease re the crohn's I think I have become over cautious in thinking that things that are good for immune sytem may be bad for him....yet am also realizing now the balance and the dose and the specific action is what matters most! glad you asked the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYANN Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi, I was just going to purchase grapefruit seed extract, then; I read your post on grape extract. Whats better? Thanks Maryann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi MaryAnn.....grapeFRUIT seed extract is very different from GRAPEseed extract Bonnie has the latter (grapeseed extract) in her supps and that is the one that is generally recommended as an antioxidant and good for immune system I have seen warning about grapeFRUIT extracts in the past...I forget what they related to but do remember one on warnings re interactions with meds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Interestingly, Wikipedia says the following: Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit. While there has been no scientific demonstration of efficacy, this extract has been claimed by some practitioners of alternative medicine to possess antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. Indeed, it has been recommended by some nutritionists for the treatment of candidiasis, earache, throat infections, and diarrhea. Some natural food retailers claim this extract to be a safe, natural, and an effective preservative. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit_seed_extract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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