Van:David Williams (davidwms@ix.netcom.com) Onderwerp:Med. Licorice Update!!! Discussies:alt.med.fibromyalgia View: (This is the only article in this thread) | Original Format Datum:1996/06/02 From: John Date: Tue, 28 May 96 13:56:30 EDT To: davidwms@ix.netcom.com (David Williams) Subject: Re: First week on licorice David, The licorice is like a miracle! I have been using it for 5 days now. Within 24 hours of taking it as you directed, I was feeling markedly better. This past Sunday (3 days into the treatment), I starred in a musical review tribute to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Before the licorice, I was dreading the inevitable crash (hopefully not before the performance). The performance involved dialogue, singing, dancing, and a lot of adrenaline. But, the next day I woke up and felt great - no crash at all! I was only a little tired, but I didn't have that overwhelming urge to turn into a couch potato. No insomnia, night sweats, pounding heart, brain fog, aching, nausea, etc. It's all gone. I can't say that I'm totally cured - I'm not ready to jog 4 miles - but I can certainly make due with what I have now. And, hopefully my energy and stamina will continue to improve. My blood pressure is up in the normal range now (about 125-130/75). Before the licorice, it was only about 105-110/70 when I was standing. I have been checking it twice daily to make sure that it doesn't go too high. I'm also feeling very emotionally balance now. No ups and downs and weird tantrums like I was having after I got sick. I am back to being the jovial person I was before the darned CFS hit me. So, so far, so good. I'm just afraid that all this is too good to be true and that it's going to wear off. But, for now I'm having a ball and loving life for the first time in over 5 years! Many thanks, John **************************************************************** From: Loretta Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 10:59:46 -0400 To: davidwms@ix.netcom.com Subject: First week on licorice David, Thought I would update you on my progress and wonder if you are sharing info with others about how "we" are doing. So far I have noticed a considerable increase in energy -- something to write home about. I am able to exercise without dropping afterwards and even feel enthusiastic about things in my life. Yesterday I had out my calendar and was planning for the summer (something I would never do usually as I never know what to expect). Personally, I love the taste of the drink and look forward to it every morning. I am only taking half the amount and use 6 of the Nature's Way capsules beforehand. Still my sinuses are starting to act up (yikes) a little. It's not so much of a problem now but am worried what I will do when winter comes. That is usually when I get horrendous sinus infections that last all winter. I usually try to avoid dairy at that time like the plague. Anyway, if a substitute for the dairy does come along (other than a highly sugared drink) let me know. Hoping the adrenals will kick in before fall and will send the allergies, candida and sinus problems back out on the horse they rode in on. I've been reading everything on the list about licorice and don't feel too worried about problems. Thanks. I'd like to know how others are doing with this if possible. You can pass my info on too if you are inclined. Loretta (27 years with CFS) ********************************************************************* From: John B. Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:18:19 -0400 To: davidwms@ix.netcom.com Subject: Your Licorice Treatments/Condition Status Captain, The licorice arrived on Tuesday of this week and I have taken it for two days now. So far, no reactions to the treatments and I have had two good days of "improved" health. I felt so good today, I mowed the grass. We'll see if I crash tomorrow. Are you still jogging and is your health still holding up? What dosage are you up to per day? Will I need to increase my dosage the longer I am on the medicine? Any further discussion with Dr. Brashetti about potassium treatments in connection with the licorice treatments? >From the other people's posts to the CFS-L, it appears that most everyone else who is using Dr. B's protocol is experiencing postive results. This licorice treatment is big news. Have you considered telling your and Dr. Brashetti's story to the CFIDS Assoc of America? Please keep me informed of your progress and of any further developments in the areas of treatments-licorice and otherwise. I would also like to know how your efforts to import the licorice is coming along. Regards, John B. *************************************************************** From: John B. Date: Sat, 1 Jun 1996 11:44:18 -0400 To: davidwms@ix.netcom.com Subject: Update Captain, I am now on my fourth day of licorice and still feeling good. I went ice skating yesterday for about an 1 hour. I skated hard the entire time just to test my body and the licorice effect. I woke up this morning with no post exercise fatigue/crash. This tells me that the licorice treatments really work. Please put my name on the list for another order of the Mediteranian licorice that you received from Dr. B. I would like to increase my order from 100 grams to 400 grams. Send as soon as possible. Based on our discussion, I believe 400 grams costs $50. Let me know if this is the correct amount and I will mail you the check immediately. Thanks again and best regards, John B.