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#59 From: "Howard Savage" <hb4jc@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2007 10:36 pm
Subject: Hope facing C.F.S.
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Greetings all,

I am not here to spread some 100% miracle cure for all Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Sufferers, but as an EX-C.F.S sufferer myself, I am here to
share that there hope.  People do completely recover from this
condition & return to full health with normal lifestyles - even after
many years of serious ill health.  If you go to
www.cfsrecoverystories.com, an e-book of 50 such stories has been put
together.  While one of those stories is mine, there was absolutely no
financial reward for me making my story available or in passing on this
information to you.  My sole motive in doing so is to give others hope -
  the same hope that I longed for in the darkest days of my illness, but
sadly didn't find.

Regards,
Howard.

#58 From: "Paul Doyon" <prd34@...>
Date: Fri Feb 2, 2007 6:29 am
Subject: Are Microwaves a/the Causal Factor in CFS/ME?
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Are Microwaves a/the Major Causal Factor in CFS/ME?
by Professor Paul Doyon

http://campaignfortruth.com/Eclub/120906/CTM%20-%
20microwavesandcfs.htm

The Evidence:
1. The symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome mimic those of what the
Russians have termed "Radio Wave Illness" but also known
as "Microwave Sickness."

2. Outbreaks of "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" or "Yuppie Flu" suddenly
became widespread in the mid 80s just as commercial cellular phone
networks were being set up in the United States and other parts of the
world.

3. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a number of other similar syndromes
(Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, etc.) increased exponentially in the early
1990s with the advent and spread of digital (2G) cellular phone
technology.

4. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, and ADHD are found to be more
prevalent in countries with a plethora of cell phone networks and
electrosmog present while being just about absent in those countries
with few like Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Laos which have been late
to implement cell phone technology. (These disease states are also
extremely rare among the Amish - who due to religious beliefs do not
use electricity.)

5. Microwaves have been shown in studies to induce Oxidative Damage
leading to a decrease in Super Oxide Dimutase (SOD), catalase,
glutathione, CoQ10 along with evidence of increased byproducts of
oxidative stress to cell membranes, MDA. Oxidative damage has been
found to be a major factor in CFS and people with CFS consistently
found to be depleted in the above body's natural antioxidents.

6. Exposure to microwaves and other EMFs is known to abnormally
affect calcium flux into and out of cells. This is also a abnormality found
in people with CFS/ME.

7. Mitochondria Disfunction - shown to be induced by microwave
exposure - is also an abnormality found in CFS/ME.

8. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are altered and their count decreased
by exposure to microwave radiation. Red blood cells are responsible for
transporting oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from cells in the brain
and other organs of the body. Lack of oxygen to the brain and other
organs can result in brain fog, inability to concentrate, dizziness, and
nausea - symptoms found in CFS; they are also interestingly found in
altitude sickness due to hypoxia or a lack of oxygen being transported to
the tissues in the brain and other organs.

9. Microwaves have been shown in studies to induce a decrease in the
numbers of Natural Killer (NK) cells. Low numbers of NK Cells are found
in People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PWC), and are thought to be
responsible for the reactivation of viral and other infections found in
PWC.

10. In workers occupationally exposed long-term to microwaves a lower
value of T-helper/T-suppressor (T4/T8) ratio were found. PWC have a
lower than normal ratio of T4/T8.

11. EMF exposure has been shown to effect an increase in viruses,
bacteria, mold, parasites, and yeast in the blood of the human host.
These pathogens are all commonly found in PWC.

12. Microwaves have been shown in studies to induce "subliminal"
stress causing the adrenals to excrete more cortisone and adrenaline
eventually leading to adrenal exhaustion. Adrenal exhaustion is a major
factor in CFS.

13. Studies have shown a decrease 5-HT in the blood of those exposed
to microwaves. 5-HT is a precursor to the production of serotonin. Low
levels of serotonin have been linked to anxiety and depression. Anxiety
and depression are symptoms commonly found in People With CFS
(PWC).

14. Microwaves are known to induce a decrease in norepinephrine
levels. Norepinephrine is essential for control of the autonomous
nervous system. The autonomous nervous system is known to be
affected in people with CFS - and in Japan, people with CFS (PWC) are
now often also diagnosed as having the now extremely common
Autonomous Nervous System Disorder (jiritsushinkeishichosho).
Norepinephrine is also connected with short-term memory disturbances
and depression, both of which are found in PWC.

15. Melatonin production is altered by exposure to microwaves.
Melatonin is an antioxidant necessary for sleep. Melatonin is believed to
be altered in CFS with irregular sleep patterns and insomnia symptoms
associated with CFS.

16. Dopamine levels are also known to be affected by microwave
radiation exposure. PWC have been found to often have low levels of
dopamine with decreased dopamine being linked to depression, a
symptoms also found in PWC.

17. Decreases in the hormone Acetylcholine - known to be induced by
exposure to EMR - is an abnormality also found in CFS/ME.

18. People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome usually feel better at night
(in spite of sleep problems) - when there are less people using their cell
phones and hence less electrosmog.

19. Some EMF frequencies have been shown to induce restlessness.
PWC often complain of restlessness and many have a condition called
restless leg syndrome (RLS).

20. It has been documented that people who have had a cell phone
tower installed near their homes suddenly start having the following
symptoms: headaches, dizziness, inability to concentrate, memory
problems, fatigue, worsening vision, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, and
decreased appetite. All these symptoms have been found in people with
CFS.

21. It has been found in CFS (and Autism) via SPECT scans that there is
decreased blood flow to the brain. Studies have shown that
electromagnetic fields (EMF), like those emitted by cell phones, alter
regional cerebral blood flow.

22. Microwaves have been shown to alter blood coagulation. People
with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome often have a coagulation dysfunction.

23. PWC often suffer from allergies. Allergies involve the production of
histamine by mast cells. Microwaves have been known to turn on mast
cells to produce more histamine and other EMFs have been to shown to
actually increase the number of mast cells in the body. Microwaves have
also been found to increase IgE antibodies in people with atopic eczema.

24. Low Blood Pressure (hypotension) is known to be caused by
microwave exposure and it is also a symptom found in CFS/ME.

25. Microwaves are also known to adversely affect the heart. People
with CFS usually go on to develop heart problems in the later stages
of their illness.

26. Studies have shown an adverse effect of microwaves on the eyes.
PWC often complain of problems with their eyes and vision deterioration.

27. It is known that microwaves and other EMR alter the pineal gland's
production of melatonin and serotonin which - among other actions -
regulate the body's biocycles. People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
usually have a dysfunctional pineal gland.

28. Nitric Oxide buildup - a byproduct of microwave exposure - is also
found in CFS.

29. An opening of the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) - shown to be induced
by microwave radiation exposure - is also found in PWC/ME.

30. Six thousand German doctors - many specializing in Environmental
Medicine - have signed the Freidburger Appeal - after the government
failed to act - since they have noticed a correlation between a
microwave exposure by cell phones and cell phone towers and a
number of symptoms, many of which are found in CFS/ME.

31. There have been a number of anecdotal accounts from PWC/ME
who have cured themselves or eliminated many of their symptoms by
reducing their exposure to or removing themselves from an
electromagnetic environment.

Having said that I think that all this evidence is pretty substantial. Isn't it
time for good people to stand up and say something in numbers, to
stand up and do something together?

"Somehow these dangers must be brought into the open so forcefully
that the entire population of the world is made aware of them.
Scientists must begin to ask and seek answers tot he questions raised in
this chapter, regardless of the effect on their careers [emphasis mine].
These energies are too dangerous to me entrusted forever to
politicians, military leaders, and their lapdog researchers." (Becker,
1985, p. 328)

Hence, in examining the pieces of the puzzle called CFS and connecting
those pieces to the research on the effects of microwave radiation and
other EMR, the overwhelming evidence presented in this paper seems
to answer the question, "Are microwaves and other EMR a causal factor
in CFS/ME?" with a definite and reverberating "Yes."

It shall be interesting to see how those who make their living through
the business and politics of denial, deciet, deception, will try to spin the
facts. The truth of the matter is that the present ambient level of EMR in
our environment is dangerous and is making too many of us sick. It is
time we moved from denial to acceptance, from ignorance to
awareness, and apathy to action.

#57 From: "curezone_com" <yg1@...>
Date: Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:47 am
Subject: CureZone Newsletter Issue 174: Fibromyalgia, Panic Attacks, Asthma, CFS, Acid Re
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CureZone Newsletter Issue 174: Fibromyalgia, Panic Attacks, Asthma,
CFS, Acid Re


Almost all the "Fibromyalgia type" symptoms I was suffering from ...
by telman
have reduced significantly and my head is so much clearer now ...
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=31407


Panic Attacks and Liver Flushes by megan
After my first liver flush, I could get into bed again, no panic. I
couldn't believe it. (I used the procedure by Andreas
Moritz...similar to Hulda Clark style, but more preparation with
good diet beforehand).
Now, it didn't get rid of all my general anxiety, I still had to
work on that, but the night thing was gone.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=323&i=1753


Where did my Asthma go? CFS is gone!!! Acid reflux can kiss my azz
by woojungcorporation
After my second flush I lost most of my symptoms
NO more asthma!!!!
No more acid reflux!
No more CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome)
No more bloating!
No more burping or farting LOL!
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=31027


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Root Canal "Re-Fill" by lgrasso_hawaii
Don't rework your already failed root canals. I had 4 root canalled
teeth worked on again and again and again. 4 years later I finally
had the last of the 4 extracted. Guess what these million dollar
teeth were filled with.... Tons and tons of infection...  In the
roots and the surrounding bone. I became systemically ill with
debilitating fatigue,
pain and weakness from all of these rotten teeth sitting in my mouth
for all these years.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=45&i=1082


Urine Therapy Testimonial: After a year and a half of therapy by
desjar
I decided to tell about our experience to encourage people to start
the therapy. I found out about the therapy after my husband got
desperate with a situation doctors could not do anything about. It
started with simple jock itch which came back as a severe case of
Candida after being administered strong antibiotics. He was swollen
and red up to his knees, he had red itchy patches on his right foot,
belly, between his fingers etc.. Needless to say he was suffering.
His doctor refused to give him anymore antibiotics and he was left
to himself. He lost 27 pounds in 2 months. After trying all sorts of
natural solutions with no results, he wanted to buy antibiotics from
the Internet. I succeeded in stopping him and promised to search for
a solution. I told him: "Hang on,...
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=109&i=1872



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Re: Gratitude and Appreciation by Lorelei
Jasmine, yes, it means I never had my gallbladder removed. I was
encouraged by my medical doctor to have it removed. Then my
chiropractor encouraged me to try flushing before I had the surgery.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=73&i=1155


Flu Shot Video (must see)
Health Canada says the best way to avoid the flu is vaccination,
which in many provinces is free. Well let's see if these recent flu
shot recipients can help reveal the mystery of why Cheetos and Pop
Tarts list their ingredients while vaccines do their best not to.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3593


More Good News From The Fish Wars
"From all the reports we had seen about mercury and its impact on
development," said Rochester's Dr. Philip Davidson, "we thought we
would be able to show how bad it was for children. But we didn't
find it at all."
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3594


Re: Does Candida clear up on raw-food diet? by bambam945
Changing your diet to raw is one of the best things you can do. Raw
food brings life and balanced nutrition to the body, and if you can
afford organic, even better.
I also have Candida and I've brought mine well under control
following the above. I'm confident that as I continue to cleanse and
eat raw I'll be completely healed.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=460&i=22956


My acne is almost a thing of the past by hokouri
The root for me was a clogged gallbladder, 18 flushes later my acne
is almost a thing of the past, I still get a few pimples now and
then but my skin looks so nice and healthy now and I know that
eventually I'll have my gallbladder totally clean I will be 100
percent clear.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=333&i=4384


Autism Declines As Vaccines Remove Mercury
A new study shows that autism may be linked after all to the use of
mercury in childhood vaccines, despite government's previous claims
to the contrary.
An article in the March 10, 2006, issue of the Journal of American
Physicians and Surgeons (JPandS.org) shows that since mercury was
removed from childhood vaccines, the alarming increase in reported
rates of autism and other neurological disorders (NDs) in children
not only stopped, but actually dropped sharply ­ by as much as 35
percent.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3596


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Porn Addiction Video
There is a DELL commercial before the video. Video is after the
commercial.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=318&i=5933


Dehydration is a MAJOR Cause of Back & Joint Pain in America. by Owen
About 60 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. 40
million suffer from low back pain. One-half of all Americans endure
at least one day of back pain each year,  which interferes with
their daily routine.  It's quite likely that you know at least a
half-dozen people who suffer from back or joint pain, every hour of
the day or night.
If so, I hope some of what I'm about to say will resonate with you;
and through you, with them.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=362&i=12140


Children at Risk
In a report by the Environmental Working Group, the American Red
Cross took umbilical-cord blood samples of 10 newborn babies and
tested them for contaminants. The results were devastating. The
tests showed that the babies' blood contained an average of 287
contaminants, including methylmercury, DDT and chlordane. Of the
chemicals, 180 of them are carcinogenic in humans, 217 are toxic to
the brain and nervous system, and 208 are known to cause birth
defects.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3590


Benzene In Pop
Traces of a carcinogenic chemical have been found in soft drinks at
eight times the level permitted in drinking water, it was revealed
last night.
Tests conducted on 230 drinks on sale in Britain and France have
identified high levels of benzene, a compound known to cause cancer,
according to the Food Standards Agency. There is a legal limit of
one part per billion of benzene in British drinking water. The
latest tests revealed levels of up to eight parts per billion in
some soft drinks.
Benzene has been linked to Leukemia and other cancers of the blood.
Traces found in Perrier water 15 years ago led to the withdrawal of
more than 160 million bottles worldwide. The disclosure has prompted
food safety campaigners to demand that the Government reveal which
products contain benzene. At present, the drinks' identities have
not been revealed.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3591


Whirlpool baths: enter at your own risk by Ana
A new study shows that whirlpool bathtubs can be a breeding ground
for a host of disease-causing bacteria.
Dr. Rita B. Moyes a microbiologist at Texas A & M University tested
43 water samples from both private and public whirlpool
bathtubs. "Every tub tested had some kind of microbial growth," she
told Reuters Health.
"And I was just getting the few organisms I was testing for, so it
is probably just the tip of the iceberg as far as what is really
present. Also, I did no viral testing," Moyes emphasized.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3589


Yoga Eye Exercises by Healer George
When doing the eye exercises keep your eyes open and your head
still. Sitting, open your eyes, then check that your posture is
comfortable.
Raise your eyes and find a small point that you can see clearly
without straining. While doing this exercise look at this point each
time you raise your eyes.
Next, lower your eyes to find a small point on the floor, which you
can see clearly when glancing down. Look at it each time you lower
your eyes. Breathing should be normal. ...
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=637&i=168


Teflon byproduct polluting the Mississippi River
A government scientist has been forced to resign, after discovering
dangerous levels of a toxic chemical in the Mississippi River. The
toxins, specifically known as perfluoronated chemicals (PFCs), are a
byproduct of the manufacture of a number of products including
Teflon and Scotchgard. In late 2005, Dr. Oliaei Fardin found
dangerous levels of PFC's in the Mississippi River downstream from a
3M Corporation's dumping site in Minnesota. 3M had been dumping
50,000 pounds of the toxic chemical in the river every year, in a
heavily populated metropolitan area, where the river serves as the
main drinking water source for Minneapolis and St. Paul. PFCs have
caused birth defects and deaths in animal studies and are considered
a likely human carcinogen.
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=237&i=3578

#56 From: "Paul Doyon" <prd34@...>
Date: Sat Mar 4, 2006 9:28 am
Subject: It's the Microwaves: How I Cured My CFS
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Please read the following:

It's the Microwaves  02/09/06 01:51 AM

Hi, I cured myself of CFS and now just have what I would
call electrosensitivity. I had all the symptoms of CFS and
the viral infections and the mycoplasma infection(s). All
my symptoms have gone - as long as I stay out of range of
the cell phone antennas - which is difficult to do in this
day and age unfortunately. All I can say is that it is the microwaves and other
electromagnetic radiation that is making us sick and until people realize this
and come
together, more and more people are going to get sick. I wrote the following
letter
because I found out what was making me sick and the cure
and I wanted everyone else that has had to go through this
hell to KNOW what was causing it. When something is out of
sight, it is also out of mind - and microwaves from cell
phone towers are invisible so it is difficult to fathom
them as being the culprit. But I know they are and I can
actually feel them now when I get close to them. When
someone makes a cell phone call near me, I become very ill.
Anyway, read my letter and feel free to contact me. This is
no gimmick. I want no money. I just want people to realize
that this is what is making people sick and I want them to
take action so we can all live in a better world.

Peace,

paul doyon


Dear friend,

Your cell phone (if you own one) is very likely making a lot of people sick -
including
yourself.

If you care about your friends, your family, yourself, and the world in which we
live, please
read the following and pass it on to your friends - and hopefully to everyone
you know.

Since the advent of the cell phone, I have noticed a number of people around me
becoming sick. Just when cell phones were starting to be sold on the market, I
remember a
student of mine's daughter dying of influenza. This was the first time I had
ever heard of a
child dying of influenza. Since that time, a friend of mine's wife committed
suicide,
another friend's son developed leukemia, the grandson of a colleague was
diagnosed with
Asperger's syndrome, a former teacher of mine developed breast cancer, a friend
of a
friend developed a brain tumor, another acquaintance lost his vision (cause
unknown), a
colleague had a stroke and his children have school phobia. I have known a
number of
women having miscarriages - and in the latest case the fetus was deformed.

In April of 2005 I had a hard time recovering from some kind of viral flu, by
May I started
to exhibit the symptoms of what is called "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" and which
was
originally called "Yuppie Flu," because it seemed to originally affect "Yuppies"
working in
Silicon Valley. The symptoms included (1) excessive thirst, (2) night sweats,
(3) brain fog,
(4) swollen lymph glands, (5) fatigue (6) insomnia, (7) a weakened immune
system, (8)
nausea, (9) heart pain, (10) back pain, (11) unexplained anxiety, (12)
neurological
symptoms, (13) vision problems (14) testicular pain, (15) loss of appetite, (16)
rapid
weight loss, (17)frequent urination, (18) dry eyes and mouth, (19) impaired
memory, (20)
inability to concentrate and so on.

I didn't know what was happening to me. I went to several hospitals and had
blood tests
but they always came up normal. I even had two HIV tests. They both came up
negative.) I
finally concluded that I had all the symptoms of what is inappropriately labeled
"Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome" (CFS) or "Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome" (CFIDS)
but also called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Neuro Immune  Deficiency
Syndrome
(NIDS).

I read "The Ampligen Diaries" and was frighteningly surprised at how similar to
my own
situation this womanfs was:

http://www.cfids-me.org/marys/mystory.html

After being ill every day for around 6 months, I began to suspect the microwave
radiation
emitted by the cell phone towers as perhaps being the culprit. I did some
research and
found that the symptoms of CFS were almost identical as what had been termed as
"Radio
Frequency Illness" from experiments done by Russia during the cold war with
electromagnetic radiation.

http://www.megadisc.com.au/index_files/rfsickness1.htm

http://www.stetzerelectric.com/filters/research/radio_wave_sickness_symptoms.pdf

I finally rented a cabin up in the mountains in Saga Prefecture - out of cell
phone range
(one of the very few places)  - and immediately started to feel betterwith most
of my
symptoms gradually disappearing over a two month period. Unfortunately, whenever
I get
into cell phone range, these symptoms start to come back. I would feel my head
starting
to swell, I would feel nauseous, I would feel pain in the lymph nodes under my
right arm
and in my right testicle. Fortunately, through multiple chelation treatment
modalities
(Homeopathy, Chinese Medicine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMSA, and IV EDTA) of
chelating the
metals out of my body plus having all the gold removed from my mouth I have been
able
"tolerate" the EMFs a little better now, but I still even start to feel sick
when I am around
people with cell phones.

I ended up staying in the mountains for four months but could no longer afford
the high
rent - since this condition has pretty much broken me financially - with doctor
visits, and
buying anything and everything that was supposed to help this illness (i.e.
herbs, vitamins,
and various supplements and antioxidents). (I am presently looking for a place I
can live in
this world away from the cell phone towers and other microwave sources.)

I bought a High Frequency Meter

http://www.emf-meter.com/HF-Detektor2-PROFI.htm

for measuring microwaves - and found Fukuoka to be extremely high. I went to
measure
my office at the university and immediately felt nauseous, and found it to be
heavily
polluted by microwave radiation.

From the research I have read on the subject, I believe that the electromagnetic
radiation
emitted by cell phones and cell phone towers (or masts or base stations) is the
main cause of all of the above illnesses. I also believe that they are behind
autism, ADD or
ADHD, and Alzheimer's disease - and in Japan, responsible for falling academic
abilities,
school refusal, increases in leukemia, an inability to conceive and bear
children, increased
violence, and increases in suicides. (I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THE Japanese PRINCESS
MASAKO
IS PROBABLY BEING AFFECTED BY THIS MICROWAVE RADIATION.)

Since microwaves and other forms of electromagnetic radiation weaken the immune
system it is not difficult to extrapolate that Avian Flu is just birds
succumbing to a virus
that their immune system would be able to handle under normal circumstances in
an
environment with low or no microwave radiation. However, that is far from the
case with
the advance of microwave technology in the form of cellular phone networks and
digital
broadcasting.

We are now all being exposed to extremely high levels of electromagnetic
radiation mainly
from the cell phone base stations which are popping up like mushrooms all over
the
world. According to the late Dr. Cherry of Lincoln University in New Zealand,
these levels
of electromagnetic radiation are about 10,000 times what we would naturally
experience
in nature.

The microwaves pass through just about everything and damage our DNA. We are
constantly - 24 hours a day, seven days a week - being bombarded from the cell
phone
towers. Young men and women who hope to have healthy normal children in the
future
especially should - at least - not be carrying these radiation boxes. There is
already
evidence showing that the microwaves are causing deformities in plants and
animals:

http://www.japanfocus.org/article.asp?id=172

http://members.aol.com/gotemf/emf/animals.htm

Dr. Gerald Goldberg has written a book called "Would you stick your head in a
microwave
oven?" He states

"Microwave radiation poses an extreme public health risk that may become fully
realized in
the next 5 to 7 years. At the point that the epidemic becomes fully realized up
to 60 to
75% of the general population may become affected and incapacitated. We are
potentially
faced with a health crisis that will cripple most industrialized nations. If
these estimates
are correct than we are on the verge of a crisis that our current health
infrastructure will
be incapable of dealing with. The purpose of this book is to increase public
awareness,
facilitate corroborative interpretation of epidemiological data and to formulate
preventive strategies before this epidemic comes to fruition."

http://www.mast-victims.org/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=3&topic=61

Moreover, Doctors in Germany, sensing something is gravely wrong, have put forth
the
Freiburger Appeal, because they have seen an unprecidented increase in all kinds
of
diseases with the advent of the cell phone (ADHD, autism, CFS, leukemia,
behavior
problems, suicides, etc.)

http://www.laleva.cc/environment/freiburger_appeal.html

http://www.planningsanity.co.uk/forums/masts/freiburger.htm

These devices are dangerous and should not be on the market.

The cell phone industry - in order to make hundreds of billion dollars in
profits - has
ignored the research showing clearly that these devices are extremely dangerous.

They have only been trying to spin the science.

It is difficult to fight an industry that is making 100s ofbillions of dollars
in profits and has
control of the governments, media, and to a certain degree the research
institutes and can
spew out its commercial propaganda. But I can do my part by sending you this
grass-roots
email and ask you to take action and spread the word.

The Internet is a powerful tool for freedom, democracy, and human rights and a
powerful
tool against commercial interests which threaten these. We have a right to not
be exposed
to this microwave radiation. We have a right to be told the truth about the
dangers of cell
phones, their towers, and the radiation they emit. We have a right to not be
sold things
that are harming our health.

IT'S UP TO YOU! You can choose to be part of the solution (by canceling your
contract - at
least until you are sure that they are safe) or you can be part of the problem
(by continuing
to use your cell phone and pretending that thereis nothing wrong). But I can
assure you
that if you do the research - and you can see through the spin - you will find
that the
evidence points to these being very dangerous devices and that they are making a
lot of
people sick and that they should never be sold on the market. Believe me,
no one more than I and people in my predicament wishes that they were not.

One is reminded of Martin Nemoller's warning with regards to Nazi Germany:

"First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist, so I said
nothing. Then
they came for the Social Democrats, but I was not a Social Democrat, so I did
nothing.
Then came the Trade Unionists, but I was not a Trade Unionist. And then they
came for the
Jews, but I was not a Jew, so I did little. Then when they came for me, there
was no one left
to stand up for me."

Don't wait until you are SICK to take action! THE CELL PHONE COMPANIES WILL NOT
PAY
YOUR MEDICAL BILLS. DON'T PAY THEM TO PUT UP MORE TOWERS AND MAKE MORE
PEOPLE SICK - including you and your family.

If you really do care about your friends, your family, yourself and the world
you live in, you
should do the following:

(1) CANCEL YOUR CELL PHONE CONTRACT ASAP if you have one

(2) forward this email to everyone you know

(3) become informed and inform others

(4) contact your politicians and tell them what you think

(5) take action by joining support groups

Check out the video "Public Exposure: Democracy, DNA, and
the "Wireless Revolution."

http://www.eon3.net/pages/navigation/mediatools/pubexdoc/pubexpg.html

Read "Electromagnetic Fields"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0156281007/102-4830818-6224923?
v=glance&n=283155

Read "Cell Towers"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/188482062X/ref=pd_ys_ir_all_3/102-4830818
-6224923?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

Read "Cell Phones"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786708182/102-4830818-6224923?
v=glance&n=283155

If you are Japanese (or can read Japanese), read Abunai
Keitai Denwa

http://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/htm/4846102033.html

If you are a teacher, you should inform your students. If you are a doctor, you
should
inform your patients. We are all being negatively affected by this - while a few
are making
tremendous profits. Please do not be indifferent!


The Research

From Electromagnetic Fields, pp. 356-357

"In humans, EMFs in various frequencies have been found to adversely affect
calcium
binding on the cell surface, DNA synthesis, and cell division; to alter
circadium rhythms,
affect or alter some important enzyme activities, and affect specific glands
like the pineal
and the hypothalamus are of the brain, as well as the production of certain
neurotransmitters, like seratonin and dopamine; to increase the permeability of
the blood-
brain barrier; to create artificial stress responses; to overstimulate the
immune system
initially, then suppress it and decrease T-lymphocyte production; and to promote
malignant tumor growth with particular concentrations in the central nervous
system, in
the blood and the skeletal systems, and in glandular tissue. The eyes, the brain
and the
testes seem to be especially prone to abnormal effects from the RF
frequencies....

The Soviet Union did some interesting RF/MW research on behavioral abberations
that is
unparralleled in the United States. It has been known for many years that
low-intensity
EMFs produce adverse effects on the autonomous and central nervous systems of
humans
and animals in strengths far to low to cause tissue heating....

Radio-wave sickness is the term the Soviet researchers used to describe a
clinical
syndrome in those occupationally exposed to EMFs, particularly RFs/MWs. It
included
functional disturbances of the central nervous system such as headaches,,
increased
susceptibility to fatigue, increased irritability, dizziness, sleepiness,
sweating,
concentration difficulties, memory loss, depression, emotional instability, mild
limb
tremors, cardiac arrythmias, increases in blood pressure, and appetite loss.
Thyroid
enlargement, benign adrenal gland tumors, and rashes were often observed. Less
common
but also reported were hallucinations, insomnia, fainting, and internal organ or
intestinal
difficulties. Also, auditory channels were stimulated when the head was exposed
to low-
power, pulse-modulated EMFs."

pp. 128-129

"...Test animals appear not to know they are stressed, yet blood tests show high
levels of
cortisone, a substance released in the body under conditions of long-term
disease,as
opposed to adrenaline, which is released in a fight -or-flight response. Monkeys
exposed
too a 200 gauss magnetic field for four hours a day showed a generalized stress
response
for six days which then declined, suggesting that animals had adapted to the
exposure.
Reseachers who stop the experiment at that point can reasonably conclude that
there has
been no long-term damage. However, in subsequent experiments, it has been found
that
when the exposure continues, hormone and immune levels will fall far below
normal and
remain there. The immune system becomes exhausted and unable to rebound, opening
the body to infectious diseases and an inability to fight malignancies."

From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Is prolonged exposure to environmental level
powerline
frequency electromagnetic fields a co-factor to consider in treatment?

http://www.emfacts.com/papers/cfs.html


"INTRODUCTION

With any illness characterised by chronic fatigue, such as CFS, Chronic Fatigue
(CF) and
Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (CEBV), Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis (ME), and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), the important
outcome is
a severely dysfunctional immune system.

Evidence that these conditions involves an immunological disorder is
accumulating rapidly.
Within the past few years various abnormalities have been found in the immune
system of
CFS patients, for example. These include alterations in the activity and cell
surface
structure of two important types of white blood cells: natural killer cells and
T-lymphocytes. In some patients subtle changes have been found in the levels of
neuroendocrine hormones in the brain. Evidence indicates that CFS is associated
with, if
not directly caused by, a persistent, low-level impairment of the immune system.

Irrespective of the 'trigger' of the condition, whether it be viral, an
environmental factor, a
genetic predisposition, stress, or a combination of these factors, any
additional
contributing factors which may also detrimentally affect the immune system
should be
identified, investigated and eliminated (or reduced) as part of the treatment.

In this regard a co-factor may be considered anything that may cause hormone
disruption
and biological changes at a cellular level, thus interfering with immune system
function.
This co-factor may not have initiated the condition, but exposure to it may
further stress
an already affected immune system. As long as such a situation exists, any
treatment is
unlikely to have any lasting effect.

Existing evidence indicates that exposure to environmental level 50 - 60 Hz EMFs
may be
an immune system stressor with the potential to cause hormone disruption and
changes at
a cellular level. Therefore, EMF exposure should be evaluated as a potential
risk factor for
people suffering from disorders with the common feature of unexplained chronic
fatigue."

The Statistics

With the advent of the second generation cell phone going digital in 1990:

"The incidence of ME / ICD-CFS is known to be rising: in April 1994, the
insurance
company UNUM (one of the largest disability insurers) reported that in the five
years from
1989 - 1993, mens' disability claims for CFS increased 360%, whilst womens'
claims for
CFS increased 557%. No other disease category surpassed these rates of increase.
In order of insurance costs, ME/ICD-CFS came second in the list of the five most
expensive
chronic conditions, being three places above AIDS. At the Fifth American
Association
of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Research and Clinical Conference held
in
January 2001 in Seattle, the Associate Director of the University of
Washington's CFS
Research Centre (Dr N Afari) confirmed that the incidence is indeed rising."

"In the 1990s, reported autism cases among American children began spiking, from
about
1 in 10,000 in 1987 to a shocking 1 in 166 today. "

It is possible that there might be a connection?

"Influenza deaths have increased substantially in the last
2 decades..."

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/289/2/179

"According to a recent study, the average number of influenza-associated deaths
was
approximately 19,000 per year from 1976 to 1990, but 36,000 per year from 1990
to
1999."

http://www.antibiotic-consult.com/secure/articles/EMR121304.pdf

That's a dramatic increase - almost double - and (perhaps mistakenly) attributed
to the
aging population and more virulant strains but...

"Motorola introduced the 16-ounce "DynaTAC" phone into commercial service in
1983,
with each phone costing the consumer $3,500. It took seven additional years
before
there were a million subscribers in the United States."

That's 1990. Maybe it's just a coincidence.

"In the 1990s, second generation (2G) mobile phone systems such as GSM, IS-136
("TDMA"), iDEN and IS-95 ("CDMA") beganto be introduced. The first digital
cellular phone
call was made in the United States in 1990, in 1991 the first GSM network opened
in
Europe. 2G phone systems were characterised by digital circuit switched
transmission and
the introduction of advanced and fast phone to network signalling. In general
the
frequencies used by 2G systems in Europe were higher though with some overlap,
for
example the 900 MHz frequency range was used for both 1G and 2G systems in
Europe
and so such 1G systems were rapidly closed down to make space for 2G systems. In
America the IS-54 standard was deployed in the same band as AMPS and displaced
some
of the existing analog channels.

Coinciding with the introduction of 2G systems were trends which meant that the
larger
"bricks" disappeared and tiny 100?200g hand-held devices became the norm. These
trends included technology improvements such as better battery technologies and
lower
power electronics, but also are largely related to the higher density of
cellular sites
caused by increasing usage levels."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_mobile_phones


Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Paul Doyon

Feel free to join the following lists:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cfsemf/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/emfrefugee/

#55 From: "tomtheisman" <ttheisman@...>
Date: Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:30 pm
Subject: Feeling better
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I was taken ill with CFS last September and am about 80% better today.
  I tried many treatments (acupuncture, chiropractic, enzyme therapy)
and supplements (you name it).  What I found was that a very specific
brand of bonded cystiene supplement in combination with
magnesium/malic acid ahs helped immensely.  If you are interested, you
may reply to this e-mail or e-mail me at ttheisman@... or go to
http://cfidsupport.blogspot.com.

#54 From: "Howard Savage" <howard@...>
Date: Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:53 pm
Subject: Reflections of an EX - C.F.S. sufferer
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Trust you find this of interest and encouragement:

REFLECTIONS OF AN EX-CHRONIC FATIGUE (C.F.S./M.E.) SUFFERER.

ONSET/TRIGGERS: Easter time 1995, I came down with a viral illness,
which put me in bed for about 8 days.  A full series of blood tests
could only tell me what I did not have!  My energy/stamina levels
never fully recovered after that illness, although at the time, it
didn't really occur to me.  Initially, I though I was just getting
old! (At 29 yrs)  Slowly, my lack of energy became frustratingly
worse.

In July 1997, chicken pox put me in bed for about 10 days.  My
digestive system never completely recovered, with irritable bowel
syndrome setting in.  At the time, I was on holidays, but chose to
resign from work, mainly due to my health.  I struggled to do some
part time work for 3 months, but had to give it up in April 1998,
because I was not coping.  I have not been working since.

During this time, several very stressful events took place in my
life, including the birth of our first child in September 1995, who
was eventually diagnosed with a rare, degenerative, genetic, muscle
and brain disorder.  Without a doubt, this long-term stressful
environment was another trigger for my susceptibility to C.F.S.

Between May and November 1994, I had the series of 3 hepatitis B
vaccinations, due to work place risks.  Although I can't prove it,
nor would most medical professionals support the idea, I have no
doubt this was another trigger.  In talking with other C.F.S.
sufferers, many had a vaccination or vaccinations in the months
leading up to the initial onset of their condition or they had a
major relapse after a vaccination.
[ http://sa.democrats.org.au/parlt/budget99/0803_e.htm].

LIVING WITH C.F.S.: (if it can be called living!) Going along to the
local C.F.S. support group for the first 3 to 4 times, was very
informative and encouraging.  It was good to discover I wasn't the
only person struggling to find an understanding doctor, who was
prepared to do anything, after endless rounds of blood tests, etc,
etc, didn't reveal anything significant.  It was also good to find a
comprehensive lending library of very informative books, tapes and
videos.  Depressing though many of the discoveries I made were, there
is still a real liberation in understanding exactly what you are
dealing with.  Taking away the fear of the unknown in the early
visits to the support group lifted off a huge emotional burden for
me.  It gave me more resources to cope with the strange symptoms I
was struggling with - (which included in basic order of severity of
debility: fatigue/weakness - breathing was a real effort some days,
light headedness/dizziness, muscle pain (fibromyalgia) -esp. upper
legs, fairly constant headaches, joint pain-esp. ankles, wrists &
fingers, unable to sleep or unrefreshing sleep, night sweats, sore
throat or ears, churning painful stomach & associated diarrhoea-esp.
at night, hot flushed face feeling, itchy gritty eyes, sweaty feeling
around the eyes, cold sore feet - no matter what the temperature of
the day or how much I covered them up, "brain fog"/confusion/poor
short term memory, etc, etc!!)

For a long time, I felt if I strictly followed a very healthy diet,
(avoid/eliminate the 5 "whites"- salt, sugar, dairy products, white
flour products & all animal fats/products - aim for 80% raw fruit and
vegetable diet, while drinking plenty of clean water and vegetable
juices-esp. carrot http://hacres.com) I would beat this condition.
Dietary changes initially helped, (esp. getting off dairy products-
tests latter revealed that I was lactose intolerant) but the
improvement was not sustained, and I became emotionally obsessive
about what I did or didn't put in my mouth, which was counter
productive.  While very important, diet was not the source of my
healing.  I also tried many different (often expensive!!) vitamins,
minerals, supplements, natural remedies, etc, etc. with no
significant improvements.  I got to the stage where I refused to try
a new product, unless I heard first hand from another C.F.S. sufferer
whom I knew, that they had gained sustained improvement from it.

As the weeks rolled into months and then years, I found going along
to the support group frustrating and depressing.  Sharing with
others, all struggling with similar aches and pains, and NO REAL
SOLUTIONS, WAS NOT HELPING ME.  I needed to become part of a support
group with many people who had recovered from the condition.  Those
people seemed few and far between, which is a depressing statement in
itself, and a reflection of the nature of the condition.  Generally,
people who had recovered, were out LIVING LIFE, and wanted to put
space between themselves and C.F.S.


FREEDOM/RELEASE: I now find myself an EX-C.F.S. sufferer.  (PRAISE
GOD!!) I
have known the fear of being curled up in a foetal position in bed
all day, with intense muscle pain (fibromyalgia) from head to toe,
and the strongest dose of painkiller in the house, only just taking
the edge off it.  Sitting still in a cold bath of water for 10 mins,
several times a day did provide some relief to the intense muscle
pain.  Extraction of wisdom teeth is the only worse pain I have
experienced.  However, it was localised to my head, and I knew it
would end when the gum healed.  I have known the strain on our
marriage, as my wife struggled with the frustration of having to
cuddle up to a slimy, sweaty husband for months, who was often too
weak to even return a decent hug.  My heartfelt desire in sharing the
story of how I was released from C.F.S. is that it may assist others
to find a pathway of healing from this debilitating illness.  I have
no desire to be controversial, but must share the TRUTH of how God
set me free.

On Saturday the 5th of June 1999, I attended a seminar on the
cults/occult, and in particular, freemasonry.  At the end of that
night, there was a time of corporate prayer, out loud, specifically
renouncing the generational curses that come about as a result of the
oaths taken in Masonic rituals.  (I have never been a mason and have
rejected becoming involved, however, I understand at least 3
generations of my forefathers have been masons.)  At the end of that
night, God through his Holy Spirit did some MAJOR SURGERY in my
life.  Since that night, all the major symptoms of C.F.S. in my body
have ceased!  For a day or 2 after that night, I had a deep "healing
pain" in my bones - (interestingly one of the main sources of the
immune system).

Two days later, I went on a 4-day break with my wife (planned months
before), during which we walked 4 to 5 kilometres per day.  I had
rarely walked with my wife, for years before that, and would have to
turn back early, if I did.  I had to be careful and not over do
things for a while, as I at times, still struggled with tiredness.
My muscles were occasionally sore and stiff, due to the shock of
extra use, after years of inactivity.  I still occasionally struggled
with digestive problems, but this has now normalized.  In over 5
years since that night, I have had one relapse (when all the symptoms
of C.F.S. returned, for 2 days in bed), from which I received
release, by prayerfully renouncing Masonic curses in a similar way to
the night of my original healing.  Having been out of the workforce
for nearly 3 years, I still have some emotional struggles in the area
of confidence to overcome.  My stamina/energy levels have now
returned to pre 1995 levels, and I am currently completing a primary
school teaching degree, as well as being the primary carer for my
disabled son.

C.F.S. is a very perplexing and multifaceted illness.  I believe its
causes include environmental (pollution/ chemical sensitivity),
physical (viral/dietary), emotional (long term stress/grief), medical
(vaccinations), and spiritual issues (generational curses through
occult involvement), to name some.  There are many readily accessible
resources about all but the last of these.  Unlike native/indigenous
peoples, our "western world, rational thinking mindset", has
difficulty accepting that physical harm can result from negative
spiritual involvement, in the form of generational curses.  We hear a
lot in the medical field, about people being genetically predisposed
to a certain illness or disease, including C.F.S. (eg several members
of a family with the same non-contagious illness).  I believe in many
(NOT ALL) cases, there is a spiritual predisposition, in the form of
a generational curse at the root of that genetic predisposition.
Unless these generational curses are renounced and cut off, then
there is a "freedom" for diseases to continue to manifest down a
generational line.

My challenge to you is to prayerfully consider your spiritual
heritage, and seek out people and resources, to assist you with any
issues, which may be keeping you in ill health.  By all means,
continue to pursue all possible issues that may be causing your
illness, but don't spend lots of money and time pursuing others,
while ignoring/neglecting the spiritual. If in many cases, C.F.S. is
spiritually rooted, we should not find it surprising that medical
science is finding the mysteries of the illness hard to unravel, by
the testing of physical body specimens.

Through the hardest months of my illness, I declared I would widely
promote and sell anything that gave me SUSTAINED release from C.F.S.
I promote to you the healing power of Jesus Christ, through the
renouncing of generational curses.  I can't however sell it to you,
because it will not cost you anything!!

HOWARD SAVAGE
Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
E-mail: howard@...

P.S. Please feel free to pass this on to any others you know of
struggling with C.F.S. or fibromyalgia, to whom you feel comfortable
doing so.  They need all the POSITIVE news they can get!

(FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT www.jubilee.org.nz ON THE NET.)

Some months after my healing, I met another lady who had been
battling C.F.S for 17 years (she had been president of the local
C.F.S. support group in New Zealand), who was completely set free in
a similar way, for the same reason as I was.

Another lady from our local church who has been battling C.F.S. for
13 years, recently received significant healing in a similar way, and
is now able to regularly attend church, after having not been able
to, for many years.

OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST:

http://www.nlntv.com/scripts/healing.txt
and
http://www.hodderheadline.co.uk/index.asp?
url=bookdetails.asp&book=457&best

http://www.sozo.org/resources_miracles.html

http://www.raindropmusic.co.uk/about/

I have no personal or financial interest in any of the organizations
referenced in this article.

#53 From: "Howard Savage" <howard@...>
Date: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:05 pm
Subject: Reflections of an EX - C.F.S. sufferer
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Trust you find this of interest and encouragement:

REFLECTIONS OF AN EX-CHRONIC FATIGUE (C.F.S./M.E.) SUFFERER.

ONSET/TRIGGERS: Easter time 1995, I came down with a viral illness,
which put me in bed for about 8 days.  A full series of blood tests
could only tell me what I did not have!  My energy/stamina levels
never fully recovered after that illness, although at the time, it
didn't really occur to me.  Initially, I though I was just getting
old! (At 29 yrs)  Slowly, my lack of energy became frustratingly
worse.

In July 1997, chicken pox put me in bed for about 10 days.  My
digestive system never completely recovered, with irritable bowel
syndrome setting in.  At the time, I was on holidays, but chose to
resign from work, mainly due to my health.  I struggled to do some
part time work for 3 months, but had to give it up in April 1998,
because I was not coping.  I have not been working since.

During this time, several very stressful events took place in my
life, including the birth of our first child in September 1995, who
was eventually diagnosed with a rare, degenerative, genetic, muscle
and brain disorder.  Without a doubt, this long-term stressful
environment was another trigger for my susceptibility to C.F.S.

Between May and November 1994, I had the series of 3 hepatitis B
vaccinations, due to work place risks.  Although I can't prove it,
nor would most medical professionals support the idea, I have no
doubt this was another trigger.  In talking with other C.F.S.
sufferers, many had a vaccination or vaccinations in the months
leading up to the initial onset of their condition or they had a
major relapse after a vaccination.
[ http://sa.democrats.org.au/parlt/budget99/0803_e.htm].

LIVING WITH C.F.S.: (if it can be called living!) Going along to the
local C.F.S. support group for the first 3 to 4 times, was very
informative and encouraging.  It was good to discover I wasn't the
only person struggling to find an understanding doctor, who was
prepared to do anything, after endless rounds of blood tests, etc,
etc, didn't reveal anything significant.  It was also good to find a
comprehensive lending library of very informative books, tapes and
videos.  Depressing though many of the discoveries I made were, there
is still a real liberation in understanding exactly what you are
dealing with.  Taking away the fear of the unknown in the early
visits to the support group lifted off a huge emotional burden for
me.  It gave me more resources to cope with the strange symptoms I
was struggling with - (which included in basic order of severity of
debility: fatigue/weakness - breathing was a real effort some days,
light headedness/dizziness, muscle pain (fibromyalgia) -esp. upper
legs, fairly constant headaches, joint pain-esp. ankles, wrists &
fingers, unable to sleep or unrefreshing sleep, night sweats, sore
throat or ears, churning painful stomach & associated diarrhoea-esp.
at night, hot flushed face feeling, itchy gritty eyes, sweaty feeling
around the eyes, cold sore feet - no matter what the temperature of
the day or how much I covered them up, "brain fog"/confusion/poor
short term memory, etc, etc!!)

For a long time, I felt if I strictly followed a very healthy diet,
(avoid/eliminate the 5 "whites"- salt, sugar, dairy products, white
flour products & all animal fats/products - aim for 80% raw fruit and
vegetable diet, while drinking plenty of clean water and vegetable
juices-esp. carrot http://hacres.com) I would beat this condition.
Dietary changes initially helped, (esp. getting off dairy products-
tests latter revealed that I was lactose intolerant) but the
improvement was not sustained, and I became emotionally obsessive
about what I did or didn't put in my mouth, which was counter
productive.  While very important, diet was not the source of my
healing.  I also tried many different (often expensive!!) vitamins,
minerals, supplements, natural remedies, etc, etc. with no
significant improvements.  I got to the stage where I refused to try
a new product, unless I heard first hand from another C.F.S. sufferer
whom I knew, that they had gained sustained improvement from it.

As the weeks rolled into months and then years, I found going along
to the support group frustrating and depressing.  Sharing with
others, all struggling with similar aches and pains, and NO REAL
SOLUTIONS, WAS NOT HELPING ME.  I needed to become part of a support
group with many people who had recovered from the condition.  Those
people seemed few and far between, which is a depressing statement in
itself, and a reflection of the nature of the condition.  Generally,
people who had recovered, were out LIVING LIFE, and wanted to put
space between themselves and C.F.S.


FREEDOM/RELEASE: I now find myself an EX-C.F.S. sufferer.  (PRAISE
GOD!!) I
have known the fear of being curled up in a foetal position in bed
all day, with intense muscle pain (fibromyalgia) from head to toe,
and the strongest dose of painkiller in the house, only just taking
the edge off it.  Sitting still in a cold bath of water for 10 mins,
several times a day did provide some relief to the intense muscle
pain.  Extraction of wisdom teeth is the only worse pain I have
experienced.  However, it was localised to my head, and I knew it
would end when the gum healed.  I have known the strain on our
marriage, as my wife struggled with the frustration of having to
cuddle up to a slimy, sweaty husband for months, who was often too
weak to even return a decent hug.  My heartfelt desire in sharing the
story of how I was released from C.F.S. is that it may assist others
to find a pathway of healing from this debilitating illness.  I have
no desire to be controversial, but must share the TRUTH of how God
set me free.

On Saturday the 5th of June 1999, I attended a seminar on the
cults/occult, and in particular, freemasonry.  At the end of that
night, there was a time of corporate prayer, out loud, specifically
renouncing the generational curses that come about as a result of the
oaths taken in Masonic rituals.  (I have never been a mason and have
rejected becoming involved, however, I understand at least 3
generations of my forefathers have been masons.)  At the end of that
night, God through his Holy Spirit did some MAJOR SURGERY in my
life.  Since that night, all the major symptoms of C.F.S. in my body
have ceased!  For a day or 2 after that night, I had a deep "healing
pain" in my bones - (interestingly one of the main sources of the
immune system).

Two days later, I went on a 4-day break with my wife (planned months
before), during which we walked 4 to 5 kilometres per day.  I had
rarely walked with my wife, for years before that, and would have to
turn back early, if I did.  I had to be careful and not over do
things for a while, as I at times, still struggled with tiredness.
My muscles were occasionally sore and stiff, due to the shock of
extra use, after years of inactivity.  I still occasionally struggled
with digestive problems, but this has now normalized.  In over 5
years since that night, I have had one relapse (when all the symptoms
of C.F.S. returned, for 2 days in bed), from which I received
release, by prayerfully renouncing Masonic curses in a similar way to
the night of my original healing.  Having been out of the workforce
for nearly 3 years, I still have some emotional struggles in the area
of confidence to overcome.  My stamina/energy levels have now
returned to pre 1995 levels, and I am currently completing a primary
school teaching degree, as well as being the primary carer for my
disabled son.

C.F.S. is a very perplexing and multifaceted illness.  I believe its
causes include environmental (pollution/ chemical sensitivity),
physical (viral/dietary), emotional (long term stress/grief), medical
(vaccinations), and spiritual issues (generational curses through
occult involvement), to name some.  There are many readily accessible
resources about all but the last of these.  Unlike native/indigenous
peoples, our "western world, rational thinking mindset", has
difficulty accepting that physical harm can result from negative
spiritual involvement, in the form of generational curses.  We hear a
lot in the medical field, about people being genetically predisposed
to a certain illness or disease, including C.F.S. (eg several members
of a family with the same non-contagious illness).  I believe in many
(NOT ALL) cases, there is a spiritual predisposition, in the form of
a generational curse at the root of that genetic predisposition.
Unless these generational curses are renounced and cut off, then
there is a "freedom" for diseases to continue to manifest down a
generational line.

My challenge to you is to prayerfully consider your spiritual
heritage, and seek out people and resources, to assist you with any
issues, which may be keeping you in ill health.  By all means,
continue to pursue all possible issues that may be causing your
illness, but don't spend lots of money and time pursuing others,
while ignoring/neglecting the spiritual. If in many cases, C.F.S. is
spiritually rooted, we should not find it surprising that medical
science is finding the mysteries of the illness hard to unravel, by
the testing of physical body specimens.

Through the hardest months of my illness, I declared I would widely
promote and sell anything that gave me SUSTAINED release from C.F.S.
I promote to you the healing power of Jesus Christ, through the
renouncing of generational curses.  I can't however sell it to you,
because it will not cost you anything!!

HOWARD SAVAGE
Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
E-mail: howard@...

P.S. Please feel free to pass this on to any others you know of
struggling with C.F.S. or fibromyalgia, to whom you feel comfortable
doing so.  They need all the POSITIVE news they can get!

(FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT www.jubilee.org.nz ON THE NET.)

Some months after my healing, I met another lady who had been
battling C.F.S for 17 years (she had been president of the local
C.F.S. support group in New Zealand), who was completely set free in
a similar way, for the same reason as I was.

Another lady from our local church who has been battling C.F.S. for
13 years, recently received significant healing in a similar way, and
is now able to regularly attend church, after having not been able
to, for many years.

OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST:

http://www.nlntv.com/scripts/healing.txt
and
http://www.hodderheadline.co.uk/index.asp?
url=bookdetails.asp&book=457&best

http://www.sozo.org/resources_miracles.html

http://www.raindropmusic.co.uk/about/

I have no personal or financial interest in any of the organizations
referenced in this article.

#52 From: uncmom59@...
Date: Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:49 am
Subject: Re: New to chat, new to CFS
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Hi,
I have attached a short description of protocol that I sent a local person.  Hope it is helpful.  I am getting ready to graduate from law school after 12 years with CFIDS/MCS.  Just use what is applicable as far as doctors locations, etc.  The best disability lawyer, and that is what you need now - is Bernie Kansky - in Boston, MA (his daughter has CFIDS).  He will travel from across the country, and is a fighter for rights.  Tell him that Margaret Holt referred you.  YES it is a disability.  A physical disability.  You will also need to get the process for SSDI going if you have not already.  Hope the handout is helpful.  There is hope and help.  Just take a day at a time, and educate yourself.  Sometimes the docs aren't educated in this field, and you must find someone that will work with you on a protocol, or someone who knows the most.  Take care and God bless.  He will get you through this.
Blessings,
Margaret Holt

#51 From: "Meg" <megalef@...>
Date: Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:37 am
Subject: Re: New to chat, new to CFS
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Hello and Welcome,

Couple of things that have helped my CFS*, I'm writing this quickly
off the top of my head to get this to you.
No drugs... ever!
Treating Cavitations and removing all the Mercury removed from the
mouth, the correct way...not just randomly done by any ol' DDS that is
not trained correctly to do this very difficult task.
Detoxed the Mercury from my system.
Alternative Care especially a Good Naturopath
Drink lots of water everyday and get lots of rest.
Exercise as much as I can w/o stressing myself
Keep a Positive Attitude (I know...it's hard)
Keep stress away as best as I can
Mediation...Quiet and rest time
Lots of colonics and intestinal cleansing, mainly for....
Treatment for parasites and Candida (even tho 99% of the tests that
MDs do won't test positive for them).  This is real imp.  The toxins
emitted from those stinkers are poison, and will keep us sick.
You can read about them on the Net or at:    http://www.curezone.com
Caution...you may wish to stay away from the pics of parasites...they
can really gross one out.
Reading on the Internet as much as I can; and really investigating any
thing that says it's a cure.  It may be...but then again...

Don't know about Ins. Co...but CFS is covered by SSA as SSD.  However,
it's best to have an atty that *really* knows how to file.  I rec'd
SSD the first time I applied; but most ppl that I know with CFS have
had to file up to 3 times.  SS is real picky about how your case is
presented.

Hope the above helps.

Meg
(near Seattle)

*CFS in America    ME to our British friends across 'the Pond'  :)






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<ttheisman@k...> wrote:
>
>
> This is my first experience with "chatting".  I came down with what
> I thought was a bad flu about 6 months ago and ended up taking my
> vacation and all of my sick days for the year to try to get over
> it.  Obviously, that did not work.  So far I have tried colon
> cleansing, hundreds of dollars worth of immune enhancing herbal
> products and digestive aids and prayer.  Prayer is keeping me sane,
> but I long for the old days and wonder if anyone has found something
> that works who is not trying to also sell it to you.  The procrit
> study sounds intriguing, but all my doctors have prescribed are
> sleeping pills and anti-depressants.  My STD from work is about to
> run out and I am worried about my application for LTD.  Do insurance
> companies and SSA cover this sickness as a disability?

#50 From: "tomtheisman" <ttheisman@...>
Date: Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:44 pm
Subject: New to chat, new to CFS
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This is my first experience with "chatting".  I came down with what
I thought was a bad flu about 6 months ago and ended up taking my
vacation and all of my sick days for the year to try to get over
it.  Obviously, that did not work.  So far I have tried colon
cleansing, hundreds of dollars worth of immune enhancing herbal
products and digestive aids and prayer.  Prayer is keeping me sane,
but I long for the old days and wonder if anyone has found something
that works who is not trying to also sell it to you.  The procrit
study sounds intriguing, but all my doctors have prescribed are
sleeping pills and anti-depressants.  My STD from work is about to
run out and I am worried about my application for LTD.  Do insurance
companies and SSA cover this sickness as a disability?

#49 From: "Sandra" <zyana_tzin@...>
Date: Fri Nov 5, 2004 10:50 am
Subject: CFS Cure FOUND!
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Hello All,

Yes, there is now a cure for CFS.  Always has been.  It was right
under our noses all this time...

I won't say it cures every single case, but it is rather broad-
spectrum.  (It covers a lot of things that could be causing CFS.)

And after finding the cure?  I've been virtually doing cartwheels in
the gym for some time now.

http://www.ixxibalba.com/Maya/1037/cfs.html

The information is free.  Treatment is cheap and doesn't come from
me.  I've had CFS for over 20 years, and just want to see people get
well.  So it doesn't cost a penny.

If you like what you see, please pass the word and the URL around.  I
can't reach everyone with CFS by myself.

Just take a look at the options.

Thank You,

Sandra

#48 From: <CFSresearch@...>
Date: Tue Sep 7, 2004 12:30 pm
Subject: University of Miami Procrit Study
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The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome blood volume treatment study that is ongoing at the
University of Miami requires bimonthly visits to receive medications, blood test
and physicals exams. Unfortunately, the National Institutes of Health are not
funding our study to support travel from other states or to do a multi-site
study across the country. There has been an enormous response to our study and
many people that inquired were unable to participate because of these travel
requirements, but the Angel Flight Organization may be able to help.

Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization
involved in "public benefit flying." They provide a variety of services to the
community, but mostly, they arrange free air transportation by private aircraft
to distant medical facilities when commercial service is not available,
impractical or simply not affordable.  Please contact them at the telephone
number listed below or via email.  Let them know you are interested in
participating in the CFS Study at the University of Miami, and need travel
assistance.

Angel Flight Southeast
8864 Airport Road
Leesburg, FL 34788
www.angelflightse.org
352-326-0761
352-326-9360 fax

Attached is a brochure with details about the study, and the forms we use to
determine eligibility.  If you have any questions, please contact me at
alexgonzalez@... .

Cordially,
Alex Gonzalez
University of Miami
Project Manager

#46 From: "curezone_com" <a1@...>
Date: Sun Jul 11, 2004 3:01 pm
Subject: Issue 131: Selected Forum Stories
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There are 19 stories presented in this issue: warts, acne, CFS,
colonics, candidiasis, vaccination, pictures of gallstones,
bad experiences with doctors, sexual abuse, detox stages, ...

Reproduce and forward freely.
You can read this newsletter online at
http://curezone.com/forums/fd50.asp?f=83


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MY STORY HOW I CONQUERED CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

Hi, my name is Jeremy Carew-Reid.
What follows is an account of how I cured myself from one of the
most mysterious and stubborn illnesses that is crippling millions of
people around the world today...... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=67&i=257

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Pictures of "gallstones" from surgically removed gallbladders! by
Elisabeth

This comes from a Swiss surgical team. The gallstones look like the
stuff, that comes out during liver flush - don't they? ... see
pictures
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=3911

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My Acne Story by girlUK

I have suffered from acne since 17 years old. WHAT I HAVE USED: All
the Antibiotics the Doctors have (didnt work); All the
topicals/creams, ie: Isotrex, Dalacin. (No effect); Diannete
(The 'Pill'..which helped dry the skin a little, but didn't work-
just made me feel sick all the time); ROACCUTANE (worked, but for
only up to a year).
After a year, the acne came back again and this time it got real bad
in the for of Cystic Acne. So I went on Diannete again and then the
ROACCUTANE. (Here again, ROACCUTANE only worked for up to 9 months).
So I realised that the Doctors were useless, and went to a Chinese
Herbalist which DID get rid of the Acne but it only lasted for a
year and was SOOO expensive..... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=333&i=1317

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Getting rid of warts by 7357

I had what was initially one wart but then spread ,over time, to a
small cluster of 2 or 3 ,on the side of my index finger. I would use
the over the counter wart remover, they would dry up and go away
after about a week of use, but would come back. .... continue
reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=402&i=15

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I feel that colonics have saved my life by dianezee

About 6 weeks ago, after months of being semi-sick with bronchitis
(and taking a ton of antibiotics that didn't work), I became totally
fatigued. I could hardly get out of bed, couldn't walk to the store.
The HMO doctor didn't know what was wrong with me. She wanted me to
go for all kinds of horrible tests that I didn't want to do. I gave
up on her. Did some acupuncture. It helped a little. Then I realized
that I must have Candida. My bad diet and constipation was pretty
much a dead giveaway. I went for a colonic and started getting rid
of all that old fecal junk in my intestines. And I've been going for
colonics at the rate of almost 3 per week for the past 3 weeks (plus
taking supplements for the Candida). Let me tell you: my energy is
back.... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=76&i=147

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My Emergency Room Experience by RowanMorrison

When I was in my 20's, I had a bad bicycle accident where my bike
lodged into some trolley tracks and I was thrown from the bike,
landing face first on a steel grating. My hands helped to soften my
fall, but my face (along with my left hand, where apparently I hit
the pavement first) was badly cut and I had a broken wrist and a
broken jaw.
I lost consciousness and I have no memory of the accident itself but
I remember coming to in the emergency room and with doctors working
on my face. They told me I was getting stitches and I asked one
doctor how my face would look and instead of answering he
said, "Why? Are you a model?" ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=270&i=97

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Re: Back Again by andmor

While feeling that you are the victim here, it is very difficult for
the body to heal. By believing this drug has taken control over your
life, and you have no say in this, your are practically telling the
cells in your body to remain victims, too, with no chance of being
healed. The latest Russian DNA research leaves no more doubt that
you, that is how you see yourself, what you feel, say and emote,
determines whether your body can heal or not. Your internal dialogue
programs your DNA and tells it if it should contract, block its
productions of anti-viral, anti-cancer, or any other healing drug,
or increase their production...... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=337&i=5210

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Immunization Ploys - Are Parents Being Manipulated?
30 Tactics Used by the Medical Profession to Hoodwink the Public

Medical health authorities, including doctors, nurses, and other
members of the allopathic fraternity, employ a number of strategies
designed to elicit parental submission to vaccine guidelines.
Currently, parents are expected to grant authorities permission to
toxify their children's pure and sacred little bodies with more than
30 blends of rare germs, bacteria, and other foul substancesall
before they enter school!

To adequately assess the relevance of vaccine-related news, or the
perils of vaccine-related situations you may find yourself inand to
increase your knowledge about how to protect your loved onesseveral
of the more common vaccine-related schemes you're likely to
encounter are included in the following section, along with samples
of each. ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=74&i=174

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Immunization Ploys Part 2 ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=74&i=178

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2 days later ... a stone by peanutmouse

I did my first flush Saturday night. I had several very small
stones, which to be honest, I was skeptical thinking they were just
olive oil balls. Very soft and similar color.... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=3993

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Bad experiences with Doctors by Tara

I'm glad I found this forum. I could write a book about my
experiences with Doctors and emergency rooms. In 1989, I was
experiencing some gas in my stomach so I thought I should get a
check up. I went to a doctor who ordered an X-ray. He said it showed
a growth on one of my ovaries and he suggested I see an
Gynecologist. I did and he said he would remove the growth and do a
biopsy to see if it was cancerous. After the operation, I was
informed that he did a complete hysterectomy on me .... continue
reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=270&i=105

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To Hell and Back: Tanjas' Story of Sexual Abuse

Van Der Plaat did not just keep his daughter as a sex slave. He kept
her, for 23 years, in a state of total bondage - which went far
beyond the sexual torture he submitted her to.
His preferred tools of physical bondage were handcuffs, chains and
clamps, while his preferred tools of psychological bondage were many
and varied. ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=62&i=392

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Datox Stages

Here is an overview of the detoxification stages during a juice
fast. The time periods are a general estimation. ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=478&i=3299

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GALL BLADDER STONES DISAPPEARED - ultrasound confirmed by
golfingbeck

My doctor advised me during a CAT scan he discovered that I needed
to have my gall bladder removed. Being only 35 and afraid  I
researched pro-active path. I read of a cleanse to get rid of gall
stones and I decided to try it ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=4081

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Cinnamon Helps Type 2 Diabetes

Cinnamon can improve glucose and cholesterol levels in the blood.
For people with type 2 diabetes, and those fighting high
cholesterol, it's important information.
Researchers have long speculated that foods, especially spices,
could help treat diabetes. In lab studies, cinnamon, cloves, bay
leaves, and turmeric have all shown promise in enhancing insulin's
action, writes researcher Alam Khan, PhD, with the NWFP Agricultural
University in Peshawar, Pakistan. His study appears in the December
issue of Diabetes Care..... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=288&i=84

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Incurables Program, Day 12 by dp9

Last night I went to Enema's.

Tuesday Night is Ladies' Night at Enema's! All cleanses are on the
house! We've got comfortable places to sit, heated towels, soft
music with all the greatest hits, the purest crystal clear water,
impeccable service... Right now we're runnin' a special on our
popular Texas Aggie 21 Flush Salute! ... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=321&i=1493
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=321&i=1530
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=321&i=1552
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=321&i=1571
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Re: Naturopathy CAN'T help by andmor

It is true, in the Western culture, Naturopathy has little to offer
for emergency situations, such as a broken bone. But then,
complementary medicine is only just emerging here. Acupuncture,
though, has been shown to be extremely effective with pain and many
acute health issues that so far required medical intervention....
continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=337&i=5145

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2nd Liver Flush with Pictures by pixelfusion

I did a flush about about 4 weeks ago and then fell terribly ill for
3 weeks and have finally recovered enough strength to follow through
with a second flush.
My results this time is more measurable as I've collected the
excrements (sorry) and tried to filter out the green pea sized lumps
that were seen. There was a lot of chaff and small green pea sized
lumps that probably got washed away..... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=4345

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Flush #10... Good, yet Strange... by pine nut

This time there were about 30 stones with a little "thinner"
dimension to them. Some were 5/8 inch by 7/8 inch and some were 5/8
by 1 inch. Not as "round" in other words.
Then came the spinach. Yes, spinach..... continue reading
http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=447&i=4438

#45 From: "hannah_butterworth" <hannah_butterworth@...>
Date: Tue Jun 1, 2004 12:28 pm
Subject: Hi I'm new
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My name is Hannah Butterworth. I live in England. I am 24. I have
M.E. and have lived with this illness on and off for the past 13
years. As part of my rehabilation i have built my own web-site which
covers what it's really like to live with a chronic illness,
information, my treatment, dissucions and my own personal
experiences. If your interested you can check the site out at
www.geocities.com/hannah_butterworth/
  I'm interested in other peoples experiences and stories if you have
one to share then please e-mail me.
Thankyou
Hannah

#44 From: "tednkate" <tednkate@...>
Date: Sat Apr 17, 2004 5:03 am
Subject: Re: Questions for Nick
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--- In CFS-testimonials@yahoogroups.com, "Nil" <ng2113@s...> wrote:
> Hi Leah,
>
> I am having great trouble in letting go of my friends who are not
supportive.
> Can you mention me little more on how you accomplished that.
> They are giving me pain. I am having an additional pain when I
attempt to let them go. I can not let them go. I can not do with them.
> Thanks
>


I dont mean to butt in, but I -after years of practise- dont have a
lot of trouble blocking folks out of my life who provide more angst
than comfort.

I learned how to let go of them originally when I went to Alanon and
after a year or so I took inventory of the people in my life and
amputated the ones who were bringing me down with them.  Self
preservation is important to learn at any age.

And yes it is hard, but listen:  When your create a void in your
life, (like removing unhealthy people) the Universe will fill it in
with new ones.  And these new ones will be healthier and more
familiar and more comfortable because you will be attracting people
more like your current self.  It will take time for that "refilling
to occur" and it may not be people that do the filling.... it could
be organizations, groups, it could be church or studing something you
always wanted to but didnt have time for.... any number of soul
enriching "things" are gong to take their places.

This CFS stuff is new to me.  So I too am now having people in my
life act like I am saying, "I cant do that with you because Im too
lazy." ...or something to that affect.  As though the person they
always knew who works 12-`14 hour days and has done physical labor
her whole life and worked for the environment and started NFP orgs
and patented life saving inventions and owns her own business and
lectures and trains her dogs and paints blablabla is now a lazy,
apathetic, whiney, crybaby..........LOL....... oh man.... It makes me
laugh more than cry at this point.

I just resigned from a NFP Org that I founded several years ago. I am
freaking thrilled that I will never have to politically deal with my
Co-Chair EVER again. I love that Org, but I know it will do just fine
without me and if it can't by now, then it wasnt strong enough to
begin with.

I almost physically threw out my ex boyfriend when he 'came back'
after disappearing from the most difficult part of my life-
participating in my mothers dying.  I mean, get real, why would I
want him after he disappeared when I needed him most?  Guess who'd be
gone in a flash if and when I overdo it and have to crash and recover
for a few days? He'd drop me like a hot potato if my health worsened.
After bitching and moaning about my letting him down. Wha wha wha...

My sister who thinks Im making this up because I want attention? -
because Ive always been bigger, stronger and tougher than her, so I
cant be sick....she can go bite herself too.

People who are cruel to you, tormenting towards you, judgmental in
their thoughts and behavior arent worth having around.  You (and I)
need to tkae care of ourselves, surround ourselves with caring people
and be pro-active in disengaging from the jerks of the world.

Peace to you, and I hope I havent been too aggressive here-
C-

#43 From: "tednkate" <tednkate@...>
Date: Sat Apr 17, 2004 4:09 am
Subject: Re: CFS , Toxcicity and Oxygen Debravation
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I've been taking Oxygen Ellements Plus www.ghtdirect.com/lurie and
> three lac to get rid of Candidiasis which is all to familliar with
> CFS. these two products have been a God send truely.
>
> so keep up your positive Mental attitute , elliminate the garbage
> from your life , deit , lifestyle , thoughts, take high quality
> supplements, Oxygen Ellements Plus and Three Lac
> www.ghtdirect.com/lurie  Fresh Juices also help trmendously !
>

Hey Nick-
Im an organic landscaper in Ill and have recently been waylaid with
CFS and multiple allergies (inhaled,contact and food) so have pretty
much had to do an entire life overhaul to start feeling better.

Obviously one of the biggest problems I have is work related
allergies and we ( drs and I) are hoping that by aggresivly attacking
all the food and contact allergies that I can control the inhaled
ones thru immunotherapy injections. But first I need to get my
balance back,,,,,,I am like a histamine factory right now.

The more I researched, the more I became convinced that I
should try the threelac- besides the fact that I took one (just 1
pill) antibiotic for a tooth infection and succumbed to yeast never
ending infections w/in 2 days.

So I have been taking the threelac daily and the Oxygen elements.  I
know that I am so worn down from everything that I cant guage the
subtlities of my improving health well..... but I am interested in
what you think about the Oxygen Elements.  I dont know if its working
or if its not. I dont feel different either way...how long have you
been taking this? And do you know others who have and how long it
took them to start feeling better?

Peace C-

#42 From: Canary Alice <canaryalice@...>
Date: Mon Feb 9, 2004 4:09 am
Subject: Leah, I had very similar stuff but also EI
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Hi Leah,  I had pain in my right adrenal gland which I treated finally with Nutracology PURE C powder. I didn't realize for years that it was the adrenal thought it was the kidney!!  It has completely healed up now for about 5 years. 
     I found out I had Environmental Illness in addition to my CFIDS.  I had to move in order to get well and it made a huge difference for me.  Yesterday I was even able to go into Wal-Mart which a person with EI normally cannot do.  I was there for an hour!   None of the poisonous odors like formaldehyde, plastics or perfume overcome me.
    It takes time but one can sure have major improvements.  Alice
ps- tell your friend that I had such bad dizziness that it was thought I had ms but that is gone now.  I found out I have celiac and stopped eating wheat (what a major difference!!!) The eating of wheat made me very anemic.
 

The underlying causes of my CFS were adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic sinusitis, anemia, B vitamin deficiency, potassium deficiency, dehydration, a clogged colon, and parasites, low pH, oxygen-deprived blood. How i got as well as i am (50% active so far after being sick 5 years), was to go to a naturopath for the correct diagnosis. I took glandulars for the adrenals and thyroid, and took Barleygreen/BarleyLife/Green Magma/Magma Plus/anything green i could get my hands on, carrot juice, B vitamins and inositol, higher protein diet for the adrenals, and a few other minor things. I let go of friends who didn't want to be supportive, had to revolutionize my Type A personality behavior and codependent behavior. At this point i have had 50% active days in the past three months, and it is going up as the thyroid is healing. The last things to solve are the sleep problems, memory, and the ability to be active for more than a month needs to happen.

I collect success stories not only for me, but for a friend who is bedridden with CFIDS. If you, or anyone who reads this, knows of bedridden success stories or someone who is bedridden who is making progress or doing something successful, i will share them with my friend. She wants to know there is hope, through all the dizziness and nausea she experiences.

 Leah

 

 


#41 From: "Nil" <ng2113@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:01 pm
Subject: Re: Questions for Nick
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I am having great trouble in letting go of my friends who are not supportive.
Can you mention me little more on how you accomplished that.
They are giving me pain. I am having an additional pain when I attempt to let them go. I can not let them go. I can not do with them.
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Nick,

I am encouraged by your story of getting well. I am getting well too. You didn't mention it in that list, but did adrenal or thyroid problems also factor in your being sick with CFS? If they did, what did you do for that? I am not only trying to get well, but sharing what i know with friends and helping get them well. Many, many people with CFS/FMS have adrenal and thyroid problems. But you do not mention them, so maybe you 


#40 From: "thisawesomejourney" <thisawesomejourney@...>
Date: Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:38 am
Subject: Interested in Neurally Mediated Hypotension testimonials
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If anyone here has had neurally mediated hypotension and solved it, i
would like to hear from you. I didn't personally have NMH with my
CFIDS, but i have a friend who is bedridden with CFIDS who has NMH.
It is my suspicion that if she could solve this, so that she could
stand up without being dizzy and nauseous and risking passing out,
then she would make leaps and bounds toward recovery.

Ellice

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Date: Sat Feb 7, 2004 1:55 pm
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Nick,

I am encouraged by your story of getting well. I am getting well too. You didn't mention it in that list, but did adrenal or thyroid problems also factor in your being sick with CFS? If they did, what did you do for that? I am not only trying to get well, but sharing what i know with friends and helping get them well. Many, many people with CFS/FMS have adrenal and thyroid problems. But you do not mention them, so maybe you are one of the few who didn't?? Or, do you have symptoms left that are unexplainable? How sick were you, and how well are you now? Can you work 40 hours a week?

The underlying causes of my CFS were adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic sinusitis, anemia, B vitamin deficiency, potassium deficiency, dehydration, a clogged colon, and parasites, low pH, oxygen-deprived blood. How i got as well as i am (50% active so far after being sick 5 years), was to go to a naturopath for the correct diagnosis. I took glandulars for the adrenals and thyroid, and took Barleygreen/BarleyLife/Green Magma/Magma Plus/anything green i could get my hands on, carrot juice, B vitamins and inositol, higher protein diet for the adrenals, and a few other minor things. I let go of friends who didn't want to be supportive, had to revolutionize my Type A personality behavior and codependent behavior. At this point i have had 50% active days in the past three months, and it is going up as the thyroid is healing. The last things to solve are the sleep problems, memory, and the ability to be active for more than a month needs to happen.

I collect success stories not only for me, but for a friend who is bedridden with CFIDS. If you, or anyone who reads this, knows of bedridden success stories or someone who is bedridden who is making progress or doing something successful, i will share them with my friend. She wants to know there is hope, through all the dizziness and nausea she experiences.

 Leah

 

 


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#38 From: "Nick" <zon2022@...>
Date: Mon Feb 2, 2004 5:14 pm
Subject: CFS , Toxcicity and Oxygen Debravation
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Hello all my name is Nick Lurie and i have incured the rath of CFS
going on 10 years now, untill recently! Without going through the
familliar symptoms we have all experienced, and the dreaded reality
that is living with CFS, just let me take a minute and tell you whats
worked for me to rid my body of all disease!

Through massive trial and error this is what ive found to work time
and again. #1 Bowel Cleansing ,movements 2-3 times a day
            #2 Clean liver , Gallbladder , no stones
            #3 Fully functional Bladder and Kidneys
            #4 Blood Purification, Cellular Oxygenation
            #5 Ellimination of Infectious Micro organisms
            #6 Positive Mental, Emotional , Physical , and Spiritual
outlook.

I've been cleansing for the last couple years , but firmly believe to
get rid of disease you need to follow a strict vegan diet , fresh
juices, lots of water and oxygen , deep breathing , meditation, etc.

I've been taking Oxygen Ellements Plus www.ghtdirect.com/lurie and
three lac to get rid of Candidiasis which is all to familliar with
CFS. these two products have been a God send truely.

so keep up your positive Mental attitute , elliminate the garbage
from your life , deit , lifestyle , thoughts, take high quality
supplements, Oxygen Ellements Plus and Three Lac
www.ghtdirect.com/lurie  Fresh Juices also help trmendously !

Any questions or comments feel free to email !


               Thank You all!
               IN Good Health and Wisdom abound!
               Nick Lurie

#37 From: "howardsav" <howard@...>
Date: Mon Nov 17, 2003 3:44 pm
Subject: Reflections of an EX - C.F.S. sufferer
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Trust you find this of encouragement and interest - UPDATED REPOST
WITH SOME MORE ADDED LINKS:

REFLECTIONS OF AN EX-CHRONIC FATIGUE (C.F.S./M.E.) SUFFERER.

ONSET/TRIGGERS: Easter time 1995, I came down with a viral illness,
which put me in bed for about 8 days.  A full series of blood tests
could only tell me what I did not have!  My energy/stamina levels
never fully recovered after that illness, although at the time, it
didn't really occur to me.  Initially, I though I was just getting
old! (At 29 yrs)  Slowly, my lack of energy became frustratingly
worse.


In July 1997, chicken pox put me in bed for about 10 days.  My
digestive system never completely recovered, with irritable bowel
syndrome setting in.  At the time, I was on holidays, but chose to
resign from work, mainly due to my health.  I struggled to do some
part time work for 3 months, but had to give it up in April 1998,
because I was not coping.  I have not been working since.


During this time, several very stressful events took place in my
life, including the birth of our first child in September 1995, who
was eventually diagnosed with a rare, degenerative, genetic, muscle
and brain disorder.  Without a doubt, this long-term stressful
environment was another trigger for my susceptibility to C.F.S.


Between May and November 1994, I had the series of 3 hepatitis B
vaccinations, due to work place risks.  Although I can't prove it,
nor would most medical professionals support the idea, I have no
doubt this was another trigger.  In talking with other C.F.S.
sufferers, many had a vaccination or vaccinations in the months
leading up to the initial onset of their condition or they had a
major relapse after a vaccination. [
http://sa.democrats.org.au/parlt/budget99/0803_e.htm ]


LIVING WITH C.F.S.: (if it can be called living!) Going along to the
local C.F.S. support group for the first 3 to 4 times, was very
informative and encouraging.  It was good to discover I wasn't the
only person struggling to find an understanding doctor, who was
prepared to do anything, after endless rounds of blood tests, etc,
etc, didn't reveal anything significant.  It was also good to find a
comprehensive lending library of very informative books, tapes and
videos.  Depressing though many of the discoveries I made were, there
is still a real liberation in understanding exactly what you are
dealing with.  Taking away the fear of the unknown in the early
visits to the support group lifted off a huge emotional burden for
me.  It gave me more resources to cope with the strange symptoms I
was struggling with - (which included in basic order of severity of
debility: fatigue/weakness - breathing was a real effort some days,
light headedness/dizziness, muscle pain-esp. upper legs, fairly
constant headaches, joint pain-esp. ankles, wrists & fingers, unable
to sleep or unrefreshing sleep, night sweats, sore throat or ears,
churning painful stomach & associated diarrhoea-esp. at night, hot
flushed face feeling, itchy gritty eyes, sweaty feeling around the
eyes, cold sore feet - no matter what the temperature of the day or
how much I covered them up, "brain fog"/confusion/poor short term
memory, etc, etc!!)


For a long time, I felt if I strictly followed a very healthy diet,
(avoid/eliminate the 5 "whites"- salt, sugar, dairy products, white
flour products & all animal fats/products - aim for 80% raw fruit and
vegetable diet, while drinking plenty of clean water and vegetable
juices-esp. carrot http://hacres.com ) I would beat this condition.
Dietary changes initially helped, (esp. getting off dairy products-
tests latter revealed that I was lactose intolerant) but the
improvement was not sustained, and I became emotionally obsessive
about what I did or didn't put in my mouth, which was counter
productive.  While very important, diet was not the source of my
healing.  I also tried many different (often expensive!!) vitamins,
minerals, supplements, natural remedies, etc, etc. with no
significant improvements.  I got to the stage where I refused to try
a new product, unless I heard first hand from another C.F.S. sufferer
whom I knew, that they had gained sustained improvement from it.


As the weeks rolled into months and then years, I found going along
to the support group frustrating and depressing.  Sharing with
others, all struggling with similar aches and pains, and NO REAL
SOLUTIONS, WAS NOT HELPING ME.  I needed to become part of a support
group with many people who had recovered from the condition.  Those
people seemed few and far between, which is a depressing statement in
itself, and a reflection of the nature of the condition.  Generally,
people who had recovered, were out LIVING LIFE, and wanted to put
space between themselves and C.F.S.


FREEDOM/RELEASE: I now find myself an EX-C.F.S. sufferer.  (PRAISE
GOD!!) I
have known the fear of being curled up in a foetal position in bed
all day, with intense muscle pain from head to toe, and the strongest
dose of painkiller in the house, only just taking the edge off it.
Sitting still in a cold bath of water for 10 mins, several times a
day did provide some relief to the intense muscle pain.  Extraction
of wisdom teeth is the only worse pain I have experienced.  However,
it was localised to my head, and I knew it would end when the gum
healed.  I have known the strain on our marriage, as my wife
struggled with the frustration of having to cuddle up to a slimy,
sweaty husband for months, who was often too weak to even return a
decent hug.  My heartfelt desire in sharing the story of how I was
released from C.F.S., is that it may assist others to find a pathway
of healing from this debilitating illness.  I have no desire to be
controversial, but must share the TRUTH of how God set me free.


On Saturday the 5th of June 1999, I attended a seminar on the
cults/occult, and in particular, freemasonry.  At the end of that
night, there was a time of corporate prayer, out loud, specifically
renouncing the generational curses that come about as a result of the
oaths taken in masonic rituals.  (I have never been a mason and have
rejected becoming involved, however, I understand at least 3
generations of my forefathers have been masons.)  At the end of that
night, God through his Holy Spirit did some MAJOR SURGERY in my
life.  Since that night, all the major symptoms of C.F.S. in my body
have ceased!  For a day or 2 after that night, I had a deep "healing
pain" in my bones - (interestingly one of the main sources of the
immune system).


Two days later, I went on a 4-day break with my wife (planned months
before), during which we walked 4 to 5 kilometres per day.  I had
rarely walked with my wife, for years before that, and would have to
turn back early, if I did.  I had to be careful and not over do
things for a while, as I at times, still struggled with tiredness.
My muscles were occasionally sore and stiff, due to the shock of
extra use, after years of inactivity.  I still occasionally struggled
with digestive problems, but this has now normalized.  In over 4
years since that night, I have had one relapse (when all the symptoms
of C.F.S. returned, for 2 days in bed), from which I received
release, by prayerfully renouncing masonic curses in a similar way to
the night of my original healing.  Having been out of the workforce
for nearly 3 years, I still have some emotional struggles in the area
of confidence to overcome.  My stamina/energy levels have now
returned to pre 1995 levels, and I am currently completing a primary
school teaching degree, as well as being the primary carer for my
disabled son.


C.F.S. is a very perplexing and multifaceted illness.  I believe its
causes include environmental (pollution/ chemical sensitivity),
physical (viral/dietary), emotional (long term stress/grief), medical
(vaccinations), and spiritual issues (generational curses through
occult involvement), to name some.  There are many readily accessible
resources about all but the last of these.  Unlike native/indigenous
peoples, our "western world, rational thinking mindset", has
difficulty accepting that physical harm can result from negative
spiritual involvement, in the form of generational curses.  We hear a
lot in the medical field, about people being genetically predisposed
to a certain illness or disease, including C.F.S. (eg several members
of a family with the same non-contagious illness).  I believe in many
(NOT ALL) cases, there is a spiritual predisposition, in the form of
a generational curse at the root of that genetic predisposition.
Unless these generational curses are renounced and cut off, then
there is a "freedom" for diseases to continue to manifest down a
generational line.


My challenge to you is to prayerfully consider your spiritual
heritage, and seek out people and resources, to assist you with any
issues, which may be keeping you in ill health.  By all means,
continue to pursue all possible issues that may be causing your
illness, but don't spend lots of money and time pursuing others,
while ignoring/neglecting the spiritual. If in many cases, C.F.S. is
spiritually rooted, we should not find it surprising that medical
science is finding the mysteries of the illness hard to unravel, by
the testing of physical body specimens.


Through the hardest months of my illness, I declared I would widely
promote and sell anything that gave me SUSTAINED release from C.F.S.
I promote to you the healing power of Jesus Christ, through the
renouncing of generational curses.  I can't however sell it to you,
because it will not cost you anything!!

HOWARD SAVAGE
Queensland, AUSTRALIA.

E-mail:  howard@...

P.S. Please feel free to pass this on to any others you know of
struggling with C.F.S., to whom you feel comfortable doing so.  They
need all the POSITIVE news they can get!

(FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT www.jubilee.org.nz ON THE NET.)


Some months after my healing, I met another lady who had been
battling C.F.S for 17 years (she had been president of the local
C.F.S. support group in New Zealand), who was completely set free in
a similar way, for the same reason.

Another lady from our local church who has been battling C.F.S. for
13 years, recently received significant healing in a similar way, and
is now able to regularly attend church, after having not been able
to, for many years.


OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST:

http://www.cangodhelpme.freeserve.co.uk/cangod.htm

http://www.premieronline.co.uk/pages/database/video/unexpectedheal.htm


http://www.sozo.org/resources_miracles.html

http://www.raindropmusic.co.uk/about/

#36 From: "Meg" <megnet@...>
Date: Mon Nov 10, 2003 6:06 am
Subject: RE: What I know so far about CFS
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Thanks,
Meg

-----Original Message-----
From: Meg
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 1:42 PM
To: CFS-testimonials@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [CFS-testimonials] What I know so far about CFS


Thanks for your eMail.

I have done so much research on CFS, FM and MCS for almost a year now,
and what keeps coming up is, yes, yeast, but also, mold, fungus, and
many other parasites from the tiny single cell microscopic organisms to
(here comes that word no-one wants to see) worms.  They, by themselves,
don't raise the havoc...it's their toxins that are hurting us a great
deal. I took the info I found to my doctor, and she asked lots more
questions,
and, agreed.   I have been aggressively treating for them since.
My CFS, FM and MCS symptoms continue to greatly improve.

<snips>

I have a 4-page article that was compiled and edited by a List Moderator
from another List I'm on, and I have his permission to share.  If you
would like a copy of this; please feel free to mail me 'off list' or, if
our List Moderator
asks me to post it, I'd be more than happy to.

To your Health!

Meg
(near Seattle)



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Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 11:32 PM
To: CFS-testimonials@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CFS-testimonials] What I know so far about CFS


In my experience with CFS, it's like a person is sleeping much of their
life away, similar to Rip Van Winkle.  It's like a person has no life at
all.
<snips>
While no one knows how a person gets CFS,  one book faulted Yeast.





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#35 From: uncmom59@...
Date: Sun Nov 9, 2003 4:43 pm
Subject: Re: University of Miami CFS Study
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see what you think about this one wobbie - is it worth it?
Hugs, mr

#34 From: CFSresearch@...
Date: Wed Sep 10, 2003 12:30 pm
Subject: University of Miami CFS Procrit Study
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Below is a web link to a story done by Ivanhoe Production. In this full-length
doctor's interview, Barry Hurwitz, Ph.D., explains how a drug typically used in
cancer patients may help people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=6924

For information contact me at alexgonzalez@...

Alex Gonzalez
Project Manager
Behavioral Medicine Research Center
(200 BMRC)
c/o VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th Street
Miami, FL  33125

TEL 305-575-7154
FAX 305-575-7173

#33 From: CFSresearch@...
Date: Fri Aug 8, 2003 12:20 pm
Subject: University of Miami CFS Study
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The CFIDS Chronicle, Fall 2002
http://www.cfids.org/archives/2002/2002-4fall-toc.asp
Chronicle Q&A:
Procrit Trial Focuses on Red Blood Cells

By Mark Giuliucci

Researchers at the University of Miami are testing the effects of the drug
Procrit (epoetin alfa) on people with CFIDS. The drug, also manufactured as
Epogen, increases the bodys production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. The
study has received substantial coverage from national media outlets this year.
As part of an ongoing Question and Answer series with CFIDS researchers, the
Chronicle interviewed Barry Hurwitz, PhD, the principal investigator in the
Procrit-CFIDS study.

Q:   What is the theory behind Procrit and CFIDS?

A:   Procrit was developed to treat anemia. Its highly effective in inducing
bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Procrit has been used on two groups of
patients so far: people who have cancer and have undergone chemotherapy, and
people with kidney disease who are on dialysis. To date the medication has not
been used on CFIDS patients in a large clinical trial.

Our preliminary data indicated that many of our CFIDS patients who had
difficulty with fainting spells and light-headedness also displayed decreased
red blood cell volume. We hypothesized that the lack of sufficient oxygen supply
could be a cause for these symptoms and possibly explain the fatigue as well.
The study were conducting is looking at whether increasing red blood cell
volume can improve these symptoms in people diagnosed with CFIDS.

Q:   Do people with CFIDS have low numbers of red blood cells?

A:   We have found that 60-70 percent of people with CFIDS have low-normal, or
below-normal, red blood cell volume. This was not known before we began our
work. Its usually missed by standard blood tests.

The test we use is called a dual tag blood volume test. It is the gold standard,
the most accurate way to measure both plasma volume and red blood cell volume in
the blood. Its commonly done in the radiology departments at most hospitals.

Its important for those who are wondering if they have red blood cell volume
deficit that the right test be performed. Some tests only measure the plasma
volume and estimate the red blood cell volume. Those are inaccurate. For
instance, theres a measure called hematocrit. The percentage of red blood cells
in the blood is derived from a drop of blood, but its really an estimate.

Q:   How is the Procrit study being run?

A:   We have a randomized, placebo-controlled trial funded by the National
Institutes of Healths National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Dr. Nancy
Klimas and I are the principal investigators, and we work with a team of other
medical scientists. Its a four-year study, and were in year two. We want to
enroll 150 people, and were about halfway to that goal.

We assess individuals as to whether or not they have diminished red blood cell
volume. We also give them a complete cardiovascular workup, and take other
measures that will help us test what role the immune system might play in
influencing red blood cell volume.

The actual treatment phase lasts four months, with check-ups every two weeks.
People with low red blood cell volume are randomized to Procrit or placebo
treatment. People with low red blood cell volume who receive placebo will later
receive an opportunity to obtain the four months of Procrit treatment and repeat
the testing.

If its determined up front that you do not have low red blood cell volume,
youre given a placebo. That way we can compare people who have low red blood
cell volume to those with normal blood volume levels.

The drug is administered three times a week by injection. Subjects are tested
before treatment begins and after the four months of treatment. By using daily
diaries, simple reflex tests and a tilt test we examine changes in CFIDS
symptomatology, as well as the individuals ability to control the circulatory
system. These circulatory tests are performed because in CFIDS patients the
light-headedness and fainting typically occur when the person is in an upright
posture, suggesting a circulatory regulation problem.

Q:   Is it too early to comment on study results?

A:   Yes, because its a double-blind study. The experimenters and the subjects
are unaware of the treatment assignments until after the study is finished. Then
well be able to analyze the results. Subjects are provided copies of their test
results at the completion of their testing.

Q:   What is the best-case scenario?

A:   If individuals are fatigued, one possible cause is a lack of oxygenation in
the blood, or an inability to transport oxygen. If you have diminished red blood
cell volume, then you have less capability to deliver oxygen to the cells.
Theres a high probability that if were able to increase red blood cell volume
it will diminish fatigue, assuming that fatigue is a function of the capacity to
deliver oxygen to the tissues.

Q:   If it turns out that Procrit does help, how long would treatments have to
be taken for a lasting effect?

A:   Thats an empirical question. First, well have to determine if there is a
measurable change in people who take the drug  in fatigue levels, quality of
life, exercise fitness, ability to sustain an upright posture, and in immune
function and profile.


If there is a change, then the next question is whether the treatment has to be
maintained for a long period of time. One possibility is that restoring red
blood cell volume will have a positive effect on whats causing the problem in
the first place. Theoretically, the treatments could end at that point. That
would be a very positive outcome, because at this time Procrit is an expensive
drug.

Alternatively, well have to keep searching for the main cause for the decreased
red blood cell volume. We suspect that the immune system may be involved. Thats
why were taking a number of immune system measures, to find out how the immune
system might be related to the decrease in red blood cell production.

Q:   Why is there such a buzz about this study?

A:   The fact is that theres no accepted treatment for CFIDS. People are
desperate to find some recognizable cause. Theres obviously a strong demand for
an effective treatment.

It is very exciting to have learned from our study so far that 60-70 percent of
people with CFIDS have diminished red blood cell volume. We did not know that
before we began the study. To me, that tells people that theres something
really physically wrong with them. For individuals who have been told before
that its all in your head, that youre malingering, the knowledge that there
are real physical changes going on is confirming for them.

Even if Procrit does not improve CFIDS symptoms, the information were
collecting regarding circulatory functioning and immune system interactions in
relation to fatigue will shed a great deal of light on some of the important
disease pathophysiology.

Q.   How can people participate in the study?

A:   Were including individuals18-55 years of age who have been diagnosed with
CFIDS by their physicians. Participants must have no diagnosed medical history
of abnormal cardiovascular conditions, epilepsy, chronic respiratory conditions,
alcohol or drug abuse, and must not be taking prescribed medications that would
have an impact on their cardiovascular system. Participants must be willing to
be available for assessments at the study site every two weeks for a seven-month
period. They have to travel to Miami at their own expense. Qualifying people
must fill out and submit a questionnaire on our Web site,
http://www.bmrc.miami.edu/research/niaid/procrit.asp. Other questions or
comments may be forwarded via e-mail to CFSresearch@....

#32 From: CFSresearch@...
Date: Wed Sep 3, 2003 1:47 pm
Subject: University of Miami CFS Study
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The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome blood volume treatment study that is ongoing at the
University of Miami requires bimonthly visits to receive medications, blood test
and physicals exams. Unfortunately, the National Institutes of Health are not
funding our study to support travel from other states or to do a multi-site
study across the country. This  year we had an enormous response to the media
coverage about our study and many people that inquired were unable to
participate because of these travel requirements, but the Angel Flight
Organization may be able to help.

Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization
involved in "public benefit flying." They provide a variety of services to the
community, but mostly, they arrange free air transportation by private aircraft
to distant medical facilities when commercial service is not available,
impractical or simply not affordable.  Please contact them at the telephone
number listed below or via email.  Let them know you are interested in
participating in the CFS Study at the University of Miami, and need travel
assistance.

Angel Flight Southeast
8864 Airport Road
Leesburg, FL 34788
www.angelflightse.org
352-326-0761
352-326-9360 fax


Attached is a brochure with details about the study, and the forms we use to
determine eligibility.  Please submit these forms before contacting Angel
Flight.  If you have any questions, please contact me at alexgonzalez@...
.


Alex Gonzalez
Project Manager
Behavioral Medicine Research Center
(200 BMRC)
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#31 From: "Meg" <megalef@...>
Date: Sat Jul 5, 2003 8:42 pm
Subject: RE: What I know so far about CFS
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Thanks for your eMail.

I have done so much research on CFS, FM and MCS for almost a year
now, and what keeps coming up is, yes, yeast, but also, mold, fungus,
and
many other parasites from the tiny single cell microscopic organisms to
(here comes that word no-one wants to see) worms.  They, by themselves,
don't raise the havoc...it's their toxins that are hurting us a great
deal.
I took the info I found to my doctor, and she asked lots more questions,
and, agreed.   I have been aggressively treating for them since.
My CFS, FM and MCS symptoms continue to greatly improve.

I have been tested several times over the past 10 years by 'regular'
labs...
each time the results were negative.  I was shocked when I read during
my
research that there are only 2 labs in the country that can correctly
diagnose
parasites...one in North Carolina and the other in Washington (state).
One
doesn't really need to have the lab confirm...one needs a good
Naturopath
who truly understands your symptoms and illness, and is very
knowledgeable
on the subject.  Most doctors, unfortunately, aren't, and it's sad
because
"Parasites could be a cofactor in almost every illness."  (from article)

This is not a pleasant topic, and most of cannot believe that we could
be
housing them ourselves...especially in the US.  My friends that know I
have
this problem believe I must have gotten them when I was in Peru 11 years
ago.  Well, it could be, but more than likely it came from here.  We get
them
from unfiltered drinking water, contaminated, moldy or spoiled food,
transferred from our pets and from outside dirt to our carpeting.

The simplest, and easiest way to treat for parasites is an herbal
compound
that's easily found at most health stores and Food Co-ops and is not
terribly expensive.
The compound is usually called "wormwood complex" or "black walnut
complex".
The herbs are:
BLACK WALNUT HULLS (from the black walnut tree)
WORMWOOD (from the Artemisia shrub)
Common CLOVES (from the clove tree)

I have a 4-page article that was compiled and edited by a List Moderator
from
another List I'm on, and I have his permission to share.  If you would
like a
copy of this; please feel free to mail me 'off list' or, if our List
Moderator
asks me to post it, I'd be more than happy to.

To your Health!

Meg
(near Seattle)



-----Original Message-----
From: batknight2 [mailto:karvausa@...]
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 11:32 PM
To: CFS-testimonials@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CFS-testimonials] What I know so far about CFS


In my experience with CFS, it's like a person is sleeping much of
their life away, similar to Rip Van Winkle.  It's like a person
has no life at all.
<snips>
While no one knows how a person gets CFS,  one book faulted Yeast.

#30 From: "batknight2" <karvausa@...>
Date: Tue Jun 10, 2003 6:31 am
Subject: What I know so far about CFS
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In my experience with CFS, it's like a person is sleeping much of
their life away, similar to Rip Van Winkle.  It's like a person
has no life at all.  One of the things I read about in the library
was persons who used Royal Jelly.  I tried Royal Jelly in the honey
and it didn't do as good as NATURADE Anti-Fatigue Energy Formula;
this can be usually found in a Health Food store.  Eating bananas,
green grapes and apples help.  I'm not sure about honey and orange
juice.  Energy drinks with ginseng helps.  Milk makes me tired.
Going outside and mowing parts of the lawn, without overexerting
myself is good. All this doesn't cure CFS but it does give energy &
keeps from getting tired.  While no one knows how a person gets CFS,
one book faulted Yeast.

#29 From: <CFSresearch@...>
Date: Tue Jan 7, 2003 3:09 pm
Subject: University of Miami CFS Procrit Study
CFSresearch@...
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Below is an updated web link to our web page describing the study.
 
 
A brochure and registration forms can be viewed by clinking on the links below
 
BROCHURE
 
 
REGISTRATION FORMS
 
 
If you have questions please email me at AlexGonzalez@...
 

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