Good Health Is Everything

What does it mean to have good health? To me it means everything. No more lying around in pain and anguish. No more brain fog. No more weakness, no more overheating, no more terrible fatigue and feeling like I am going to have a stroke. I am able to walk around the park, I can then still go home and do housework, stay up late to watch a movie, dance, swim, exercise, have fun, go to church at the real parish church and not at my house church. Join the ladies group and sit through a long meeting without those cooling bands wrapped around my head. No more yawning but lots of wade awake moments. My poor hubby can't keep up with me anymore due to the fact he has to have a hip replacement this year. Reading a book in two days the way I used to and retaining the storyline for two weeks this is amazing for me! I have to start looking for a way to make some money so I can continue on this path of wellness. It is not cheap as I have to take a lot of supplements, join a health club, eat right and save up in case I have to have the angioplasty done again. God bless Dr. Arslan and the other good doctors in the USA and those in Canada who are for us and helped us so much. Blessings to all!

One year Angioversary!

This day is a blessing for us it is my one year angioversary. We have seen such wondrous things the past year. My life is totally changed. We beleive that we have received such a wonderful miracle from the Lord and we are truly thankful to God for guiding and directing our steps to have my procedure done last year. I no longer have symptoms of CCSVI and very little symptoms of MS. Have a great day everyone I know we will be celebrating!

Hubbard Foundation, CCSVI, and Health: Glutathione-The Body's Lead Antioxidant

Please read this article on one of the most important post treatment ingredients your veins and brain need from the Hubbard Foundation.

Hubbard Foundation, CCSVI, and Health: Glutathione-The Body's Lead Antioxidant

CCSVI Treatment for Wendy

There is lots of good information on my facebook page!

CCSVI Treatment for Wendy

Dr Teri Jaklin ND - JVH (CCSVI) Her experience with MS, CCSVI treatment and what you can do now to control this disease on Vimeo

This is a must see video from Dr. Teri Jaklin my Naturopath! Everything you need to know about CCSVI & MS care pre - post angio and for those who do not choose as yet to have it done.

Dr Teri Jaklin ND - JVH (CCSVI) Her experience with MS, CCSVI treatment and what you can do now to control this disease on Vimeo

National CCSVI Society Patient Information Session with Dr.... - Eventbrite

Dr. Bill Code in Hamilton Ontario discusses CCSVI
National CCSVI Society Patient Information Session with Dr.... - Eventbrite

6 Months Post Angio Update

Hi all, A little note to show my progress to date. Video to follow on YouTube soon!

Someone mentioned to me the other day that I could sit outside in this heat wave now without my cooling bands. We rarely put the air conditioner on in the house. It is truly a miracle from God and I am very blessed. Thank God we have a pool to keep cool in though as well.

PHYSIO:
I have spent the last couple of months getting my strength and muscles built up through physiotherapy, swimming, walking and hiking. It is not going as fast as I had hoped it would and I am still finding issues with the muscles not responding as I thought they would by now. My feet and lower legs do go numb a bit after about 30 minutes of walking but not nearly as much as before procedure as they would be numb right up to my thighs within 15 minutes. . I go for a walk most days with my puppy Jasper (we share him with our daughter Lisa). After going head on into hiking on the beach with my walking sticks I injured a tendon and strained muscle in my arm which is still healing. I must learn to take things slowly which I am now doing so with guidance from my physiotherapist. We are hoping to know more about my muscle strength in another month. My physiotherapist holds out hope though, as he has seen progress made after one year where nerves and muscles respond after continued efforts, so we are not giving up. Riding a bicycle and golfing are my ultimate goals for this winter in Florida and this is what we are working towards at physio.

BLOODWORK & Physical Checkup:
Looking very good in all departments! My family doctor is very happy with my progress. No Babinsky's reflex, blood pressure great, losing weight for the first time in 12 years at two pounds per month so far. I can walk, stand, sit, twirl, dance etc...Bladder medication:Oxybutinchloride (Ditropan) was 3xday now 0. Except for the Interferon Beta 1A I take which is suppressing my immune system the way it is supposed to I would have a perfect blood workup! Energy is high and very little fatigue (only on the days after my needle).


NATOROPATHIC DR. TERI JAKLIN:Teri Jaklin in Costa Rica
I am being treated by Teri and I am following her plan for MS patients. This plan can be found here Nutritional Management of MS and also some great videos she has made with Dr. Mark Hacke, Dr. Bill Code & Dr. Joseph Hewett. CCSVI Videos (this will lead you to all 5 videos). They are all collaborating together to help us out with aftercare for angioplasty for CCSVI and have much good advice to follow. I was tested for food and metal sensitivities and have been found to have heavy metals more lead, aresenic and cadmium than anything else so am being chelated with drops for the next two months. (Air pollution, chemicals from my husband's workplace, years of smoking, my past work as a plumbers daughter and sister exposed me to a lot of lead solder, pipes etc.) My metabolism is basically zero which is no surprise to me. I am taking Dr. Jaklin's Neuroform B complex, multi strain probiotics, using castor oil packs and eating basically rice, salads, vegetables and fruit. Protein is powder, hemp hearts fish, eggs, chicken. Found some new recipes so I have been trying out a few. I do not like quinoi which is a powerhouse of protein so must use other things instead. I have just found some I can tolerate in my favourite breakfast cereal mix from  ECO Planet Organics Instant Hot Cereal Apples and Cinnamon which I use as a topping for my fruit bowl along with some goat yogurt and molasses. I am now taking 4000 Vitamin D-3  and sitting in the sunshine as much as possible. Because I do not eat fish I take Fish Oil Omega-3, 1000 mg with epa 1200, Natrol Green Tea Capsules Milk Thistle to help my liver,  and I take Natural Calm with calcium and zinc. Kale, Romaine lettuce, spinach, napa cabbage are my greens of choice along with parsley, time, oregano, cilantro, basil from my garden. Squash, broccoli, zuchinni, Organic Tahini ,Almond Butter., Organic Texmati Brown Rice, Himalayan Red Rice,  Tinkyada Brown Rice Penne Pasta are now staples in my cupboards. Sheep and goats cheese and yogurt and almond or rice milk for cooking and blending. I use honey and mollasses for sweetening and baking. I did not have egg sensitivity so for that I am most grateful as I do like to use eggs in my cooking and baking. I must say here that I am no longer burning from pain in stomach and colon. There is a noticeable improvement in bowel function. I am not totally gluten, wheat or meat free but am dairy free now, I am getting there, as it is very hard.

EMOTIONS:
Depression has lifted about 75% I still feel down a few days but find it does not linger on like before. I have not cried in over six months. My husband would say this is the miracle as I cried all the time before procedure. (He is a saint!) I am happy and smiling a lot. People tell me I am glowing!

NEUROLOGICAL CHECKUP:
August 2-Good checkup. Because I am not in inflammation at this time and I am doing so well I have decided to go off of my Interferon. The side effects are taking a toll on me and I would just like to see if my body can clear the after effects and come to some sort of balance again. Please say a prayer for me that all goes well and that my healing continues. I have two very good doctors supporting me and a lot of peace from the Lord as well. We will be doing an MRI comparison of before and after in December so I will keep everyone posted.

C.C.S.V.I INFORMATION & SHARING MEETING (1)

C.C.S.V.I INFORMATION & SHARING MEETING (1)

MS therapy clinical trials get federal OK - Health - CBC News

MS therapy clinical trials get federal OK - Health - CBC News

BREAKING NEWS! SENATOR JANE CORDY TABLES CCSVI BILL S-204 in SENATE

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BREAKING NEWS! SENATOR JANE CORDY TABLES CCSVI BILL S-204 in SENATE

5 Month Post Angio Update

Today I am 5 months old in my newly transformed body and I am doing fabulously well! I have been doing lots of walking, shopping, Nordic pole walking along the beach and hiking. I am doing everything I have been dreaming about for a while now and I feel wonderful. This weekend we went to the Pinery Flea Market and walked all around the whole place with Meridsy. We watched a magic card trick lady demonstrate all morning, bought a pink flamingo, fudge and popcorn, sat on an amazing wooden garden set and had a good time on a beautiful Sunday. I am a little sore from my old muscles being used for the first time in a good way for a long time but with the help of Dr. Teri Jaklin and trying to follow her good nutritional and healing advice to keep my blood flowing and giving my muscles the nutrition and energy they need to function properly, it seems to be working. I am getting stronger and am trying to adjust my whole being (Spirit, Soul & Body) to this new paradigm shift. I am reading a book without any pain or cog fog it is wonderful and a wonderful book it is” CCSVI as the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis by Marie A. Rhodes: The Science Behind the Controversial Theory. Going to try riding a bike soon, booking tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Avon theatre in August and WWE wrestling is coming to London in September and I am going! Whoo Hoo! If Josh Groban is anywhere between Detroit and Toronto I am gonna go to that too! Sign Me Up! I’m In!

Love and Blessings to all

Wendy

PS my friend Tim Donovan is going to be in London & Sarnia to rally support for CCSVI Treatment in Canada. Please support him and stop by to see him and if anyone you know with MS and wants to learn about CCSVI treatment come on out and hear his amazing story. You can find out more at http://www.newhopeforms.ca

EGCG (green tea) - an iron chelator, anti-inflammatory and super anti-oxidant

Why Green Tea Extract EGCG should be used by people with MS & CCSVI. Drinking green tea is also a plus as it is full of antioxidents, polyphenols and good for our whole body as well. Here is an article about it by Joan Beal:

EGCG (green tea) - an iron chelator, anti-inflammatory and super anti-oxidant

Why these are listed as the healthiest super foods and cooking oils

Why these are listed as the healthiest super foods and cooking oils

POST ANGIO:Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements for Vein Health

I have recently attended Dr. Teri Jaklin's wonderful Naturopathic Health Clinic in Waterdown Ontario and am starting a new way of living. I will keep you posted as of next month on the new way of eating, exercising and supplements I am now taking. I wasn't too far off the mark along the way I was taking so I don't feel bad and realize because I was trying to do the right things - my health improved and the success of my procedure is proof! More to come...

Pre-treatment Diet, Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements & Exercise

This is an outline of what I have been doing for the past ten years before treatment for CCSVI in order to create an environment for my body to heal and become stronger from a devestating attack of MS. You can find out more, get some great recipes and read excerpts from my journey through MS by purchasing my cookbook "Recipes From The Heart Complete". This book is filled with wonderful recipes, hints and tips using organic, fair trade products from Blessings Coffee Break.

The Diet: 

I had a very compromised digestive system after my MS attack and could only eat mashed potatoes for weeks after, then the first meat I could eat was of all things a hot dog! (I still enjoy a hot dog about once a month with vegetarian chili!). I now follow a diet utilizing low Fat, no saturated or trans fat ingredients.I cleaned out my cupboards and try not to use any processed food. My baking supplies and spices are organic and whole whole grain & gluten free, organic fair trade cocoa and dark chocolate.  I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil to dress salads, and cook with. Eggs three times a week or more. Organic, Fresh fruits and vegetables from the Farmer's Market in season and frozen vegetables in winter,  local honey, apple cider vinegar, organic whole grains, rice & oats. I recently started going less dairy & more gluten free using rice and almond milk for cereal and drinking. I  have a probiotic capsule every morning.  I eat mostly chicken, fish, and seafood instead of beef or pork (harder to digest) except in spagetti sauce - a small amount of ground beef in the sauce does not seem to bother me and I do substitute ground chicken or turkey in my sauce and chili as well. I make my own french fries coating the potatoes with spices and olive oil spray then baking in the oven. Sweet potato fries are great this way as well. For Poutine (a family favourite) I usually use pork & beans for the gravy and shredded low fat cheese to melt on top! Delicious! I drink lots of organic, fair trade green tea, white tea and black tea, & coffee because we sell it! Blessings Coffee Break carries Numi, Choice & Equita Organic Fair Trade teas and Level Ground Trading Ltd. Organic Fair Trade Coffees from around the world!

The Supplements:

ECGC-Green Tea Extract I take one/day.

Omega 3 Wild Salmon Oil I take 6/day

Calcium Magnesium & Zinc I take 2/day

Milk Thistle

The Vitamins:

Multi Vitamin I take 1 day

Vitamin D3 I take 2000/day in summer and 4000/day in winter

Vitamin C I take one or two per day summer and winter

Vitamin B12 sublingual I take 1 day