Hi Carl, I truely understand the concern we have for loved ones. This is part
of a letter I wrote to a friend who wants to stop smoking for her health. Maybe
some of it will be helpful. I took Vitamin C and B till I stopped then stopped
taking C as it drops the Nicotine from the system to quickly and causes mental
fog and nervous disruptions. A little soda water in glass to sip through the
day slows the drop further. Here is the letter to my friend.
I am glad to hear you no longer drink as it was such a set back for me. One
glass of wine several times a year is OK for me but what is the use. Just to
be social? It has been 20+ years since my last Marlboro Light ha ha. I tried
Virginia Slims but nearly blew my lungs just to get a little smoke and would
put one out just to light another talk about Insanity. When I stopped I spent
a lot of time in smoke free areas Library, shopping, church and walking the
nature trail nearby till the habit subsided. I was so fortunate the Horrid
cough spasms stopped immediately, I could climb stairs w/o being out of breath.
I stopped having the walking Pneumonia which I had for 25 years. I did have a
short bout with intermittent asthma and shakiness but that only lasted about
three months. I had lost my dad (lung and liver cancer) My sister in law (lung
cancer). Several friends with (lung Cancer) So I couldn't pretend as they all
told me it was directly caused by smoking. I tried convincing myself not to
smoke but as I said before I had to start using positive affirmations. Like
professing to love fresh clean air, Fresh smelling clothes, walking in the
fresh air, climbing mountains, and started being more creative with my hands. I
started knitting again and painting pictures. I started eating pumpkin seeds
and taking time to fix celery and carrots sticks. I think it was the best
thing I have ever done for myself. It took a lot of love, persistence and
determination. I think that is the thing which made me believe I could conquer
MS when I found out what I had. I think we have to believe or else why would
we try. In the bible it speaks of Faith well that is what we must have. I
also believe that God doesn't give us desire unless he also gives us the
ability to accomplish what it takes to achieve or attain the desired goal.
There is nothing which I want that he didn't create and with his help I will
have it. I quickly gave up wanting or stating that I wanted to SMOKE. If that
statement popped into my mind I would deny it by stating out loud, "No I just
need a break and fresh air or clean water." I then allowed my self to step out
side and breath several long full breaths and that satisfied my urge to take
care and treat myself. I also learned to take time to appreciate the
accomplishment of my day. Like so many people I was in the habit of beating up
on myself and scolding myself and pushing onward and upward, always thinking I
couldn't do enough. I finally got that I must do a better job of parenting
myself than my parents had done. I started finding time to appreciate the fact
that I had done a good job instead of rushing to another. (This is an on going
process as I need to praise myself still more than I do, but it is so much
easier to remember to do it now) practice makes perfect and I am capable of
change and learning. I have become more pliant and relaxed which also has
helped my MS mentality. When I first stopped I cut up soda straws to cigarette
lengths and would puff on them when the desire got out of control. I also
burned matches. The mind likes to continue behaviors. But you can change one
for a better one.
The Glandular's I have used are from either Standard Process Laboratories,
Thorn, or Enzymatic Therapy. My compounding pharmacy has all of them. I think
you can order SPL from the Internet. The clerk should help you to order the
right supplements. The ones which helped me were Hypothalamus, Pituitary,
Pinal, Thymus, Thyroid, Nerve and Liver. I took lots of B besides the IM shots
also emulsified A and several times the RDA. I think when we are healing our
bodies require high amounts. I didn't take extra D but have always eaten lots
of salmon which provides fish oils.
By the way please get your EFA oils Salmon, Flax, Evening Primrose, and take
extra C that should help your Bowel's to move and detoxify as well. I just
want to remind you that I am always changing my approach to this illness. I no
longer require the Glandular's all the time when I notice a problem in the
function of one of them I take it for awhile. You probably know the functions
of the glandulars. I put it together and started with Hypothalamus because it
is the gland which controls the automatic responses our digestion, and heat
regulation. The Thymus is for immune system.
I have a sister who is terribly addicted to smoking. Would like to quit, but
can't. Is there any evidence that colloidal silver could help stop that
addition? Or anything else?
Any and all information will be appreciated.
Carl George
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