Okay, here is the latest. I started using deductive reasoning by thinking back to when I stopped feeling good. Two years ago the change was that I started taking Singulair.
Before taking Singulair, even with my severe allergies, I was able to walk five miles a day. Now, two years later, I can hardly stand to take a shower to wash my hair.
Here is what WorstPills.org says about Singulair:
"montelukast (SINGULAIR); zafirlukast (ACCOLATE)
We list these drugs as Do Not Use drugs because they are less effective than other drugs and can cause blood vessel inflammation, liver disease, lupus and recurrences of ulcerative colitis."
Did you see all that it can cause blog readers? Count me out. I am going to see if it makes me feel better to NOT take this drug which suppressed my immune system for two years. Update: I am back on my Singulair now because it did wonders for my allergies and asthma.
http://www.worstpills.org/results.cfm?drug_id=1026
TAKING CARE OF MYSELF IN THIS HEAT
In the meantime, I am not overexerting myself especially with it being hot outside now, watching my thyroid, paying attention to my body’s signs, learning about pre-menopause, and even taking supplements. I am doing everything I can think of doing to get back to the Rebecca I was only two years ago. I am wondering if there is some kind of connection with Singulair and Hypothyroidism. Whatever the case, I am not going to take that stupid drug anymore.
PMS PREDICTS PROBLEM MENOPAUSE
So much to elaborate on but in my quest for knowledge, I found this article that talks about how PMS can be a sign of a bad menopause to come when that transition happens. Oops. lol
http://www.womenlivingnaturally.com/articlepage.php?id=150
COMING UP
VITAMIN B-5 SUPPLEMENTATION
I will be getting Vitamin B-5 to help my adrenal glands, and to see if it helps balance out my thyroid hormones some as well. B-5 vitamins are also helpful vitamins for stress.
You might see me get better after all blog readers. :) Next destination, energy level.
LEGAL DISCLOSURE
Please know that my blog is not considered medical advice. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Brown
Certified Medical Reflexologist
M: 703-303-3795
medicalreflexology@gmail.com
blog: http://medicalreflexology.blogspot.com/
About Me
- My name is Rebecca Brown.
- If you are in the Lexington, NC area, my mother and sister are licensed Massage Therapists and Medical Reflexologists. Their number is (336) 249-7800. I myself do not practice Medical Reflexology because of my sensitive hands and health challenges.
My Favorite Health Related Web Sites
- Blood Tests Interpreted (Amarillo Medical Specialists, LLP) Wonderful web site.
- Computerized Food Scale. This food scale actually tells you the nutritional value of your weighed foods. You can also add up to 100 recipes on it as well. I love cool things like this.
- Congestive Heart Failure: (Animation from Discovery Health.) I don't have heart failure but thought it was a good thing to bookmark.
- CVS Minute Clinic
- Dr. Joseph Mercola (Natural & traditional medicine.) This doctor is an absolute pioneer. His web site has videos, recorded audio articles, and even podcasts.
- Efficiency Potentials (My Future Endeavor)
- Endocrine System Animation Series. I am learning more about hormones because of my Hypothyroidism. This web site is an awesome learning tool!
- Energy Images (Aura Readings)
- Family Health Portrait (Creates a drawing of your Family Tree with Health History.) Great online tools like this remind us that we need to take preventive measures for things that run in our families. With nutrition changes, and preventive lifestyles, we might be able to alter our body's genetic predisposition to unnecessary disease.
- First Aid & Safety (KidsHealth.org)
- First Aid Videos, Disease & Condition Videos, Health Information (FamilyDoctor.org). Fabulous web site! *Please note that this is not considered medical advice.
- FootSmart (i.e. Anti-Pronation Shoes, Ankle supports, Arch supports, Arthritic feet products, Bunion regulators, Callus pads, Corn pads, Diabetic socks, Hammer Toe trainers, Heel pain products, Knee braces, Knee supports, "Negative Heel Technology", Plantar Fasciitis helpers, & Reflexology Sandals.) Wonderful products!
- FootSmart Catalog Request
- Fruits & Veggies Matter (Two CDC Interactive Tools). "Analyze My Plate" lets you virtually drag fruits & veggies to a plate. "Recipe Remix" helps you make your current recipes healthier.
- Good Housekeeping Seal Products
- Healing CDs (Hemi-Sync)
- Heart & Blood Vessel Diseases: (Site map of heart & blood vessel diseases from NHLBI.)
- Heart & Circulatory System: (How the heart works animation from the Mayo Clinic.) Narrated.
- Heart Contraction & Blood Flow: (Animation from the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute.) Narrated.
- Heart Disease & Circulation: (*Please note that this is not considered medical advice, but did you know that most Cardiac Arrests are from not enough Magnesium and/or Potassium in the body? This article talks about how Magnesium & Potassium are called the "pacemaker" minerals.) I am researching how to preventively take care of my heart.
- Heart Disease Facts: What Every Woman Should Know (Mayo Clinic Women's Heart Clinic)
- Heart Healthy Women (Tests & Diagnoses that can be used for a heart check).
- Heavy Metals Home Test Kit
- Hickey Chemists (Invite Health Radio): Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. is a Pharmacist and Nutritional Biochemist. This links to his Radio Talk show you can listen to right from your computer. It is my humble opinion that Pre-med students, Doctors, Alternative Practioners, the Uninsured/Unhealthy, and the Healthy should listen to this program when you can.
- Holistic Doctors & Practitioners Search Engine. (You enter in your zip code at the top in front of the "Search" button).
- Hypothyroidism: Exams & Tests
- Integrative Strategies with Dr. Pressman. Another impressive radio broadcast. Library available as well. Very informative.
- International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS)
- InVite Health Nutritional Consultants
- InVite Health Radio Archives
- InVite Health Radio Broadcasts
- Kidney Infections (Great article. It explains what an IVP is as well.) A lot of variables with the kidneys.
- Kunz & Kunz
- Lab Tests Online (Explains Clinical Lab Testing.)
- Lactaid Products (Lactose Free Milk, etc.)
- Lactic Acid Bacteria (Understandable definition of Probiotics as well as lots of helpful info. (Impressive!)
- Lactose Intolerance Facts (Lactose is the main "sugar" in milk products).
- Lead Home Test Kit (Urine test that tests the presence of Lead in your body.)
- Losing Weight: Fitness Calculators (Self Magazine) You select an activity and it estimates how many calories could be burned with that activity.)
- Mary Kathryn's Massage Therapy
- Medhelp.org (8 million monthly visitors!) Great web site. It has health forums, a people search by condition, and an "Ask a Doctor" section.
- Medic Alert Bracelets
- MedlinePlus.gov (Find local resources for health issues, interactive tutorials, surgery videos, and tons of other medical information.) *Please note that this is not considered medical advice.
- Menopause Detection Test Kit
- Mercury Home Test Kit (Urine test that tests for the presence of Mercury in your body.)
- My Favorite Music & Movie Clips
- Natural Herbs Guide
- NCHealthinfo.org
- Nutrient Data Laboratory (Searchable database from the USDA.) Awesome web site!
- Nutrients Depleted from OTCs (Over the Counter Medicine)
- Nutrients Depleted from Prescription Drugs
- Nutrition Summary (GirlsHealth.gov web site.)
- Online Grams & Milligrams Conversion
- Personal Health Management Online. This web site is nothing less than wonderful. I am going to put my health management information from my 3-rings into this web site. I am glad I have something paperless and linear now. There is also the USB key too of course but, I have not gotten that yet to see how it works.
- Personal Nutrition Planner (Uses USDA information). This online tool is very impressive. It even considers Chronic Disease Risk, Current Medical Conditions, Supplement Use, Lactose Intolerance & Food Allergies.
- Prescriptions: Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- Recipe Assistant (The World's Healthiest Foods). You select the foods to include, exclude and/or the nutrients you want. (Scroll down a little on the web page.) Awesome web site!
- Reporting Side Effects of Medications. (I know they are the necessary evil sometimes but, I firmly believe in reporting their side effects. *See WorstPills.org as well.*
- Symptoms Checker. This online symptoms checker makes the most sense to me out of the ones I have seen. *Please note that this is not considered medical advice.
- Thyroid Home Tests
- USDA National Nutrient Database
- VideoJug.com (Life explained on film. . health category).
- Virtual Body Mind Spirit Expos (VBMSE). It is an extension of BMSE. Extremely futuristic and forward-thinking.
- Vitamin Angels
- Vitamin D Council
- Vitamin D Home Testing
- Walgreens (This is great to check ratings of various products you are thinking about getting. See my Good House Keeping link above as well.)
- Women Living Naturally
- Women to Women's Personal Program (This web site should be shared with all the women you know.) It is definitely also 21st Century Hope Chest material as well.
- World's Healthiest Foods, The
- WorstPills.org. This web site is wonderful. Side effects are something we don't think about. The ideal is to live naturally and holistically where and when possible of course.
Massage Therapy & Medical Reflexology in Lexington, NC