tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18722485.post6375635429336366342..comments2023-07-14T12:51:43.066-04:00Comments on Pull of the Tides: LifeforceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05656793660129979011noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18722485.post-52524116566723323832007-09-10T06:20:00.000-04:002007-09-10T06:20:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your insights and pe...Thank you so much for sharing your insights and personal experiences. You are speaking about many things that I know and with which I agree. I've even attempted a number of these sorts of gentler forms of treatment. <BR/><BR/>Yoga, for example, is another form of exercize that provides some postures <I>(asana)</I> that can clear the lymphatic system. I've been trying that too.<BR/><BR/>You are about the fifth person who has suggested that I use a Netti Pot (or, I believe that's what the Indian term for that irrigation tool is). The only problem is that I've never had imaging of my face done, and fear I may have a deviated septum, physical blockage, that is, and so may not be able to get the saline into my sinus passage.<BR/><BR/>I no longer drink milk, although I do still eat types of dairy. I am well away that lactose intolerance can be a cause of the sinus reactions, however, I don't think that is my particular problem. I've tried going off dairy all together and I still have sinusitus. So dairy is simply not my issue. I have experimented with changing my diet in various ways over the past 15 years and continue to have chronic sinusitus. This is why I'm not attempting a new form of medical treatment.<BR/><BR/>I really feel for you about your IBS. I have another friend here in Maryland who also suffers from it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656793660129979011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18722485.post-84367398909677050662007-09-09T17:42:00.000-04:002007-09-09T17:42:00.000-04:00Although I've never tried acupunture or acupressur...Although I've never tried acupunture or acupressure, I certainly believe in the concepts behind why those methods would work. I remember that any time I exercise or stretch my body or meditate -- that my pieces are all connected and need to be in balance. It's also proven that exercise clears the lymphatic system, which is key to immune function.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if I've ever mentioned this, but I've also battled sinus problems, albeit not as severe as yours. What's really helped me is regular nasal irrigation with warm salt water. I got this device called the Grossan Hydro-Pulse, which is essentially a Water-Pik for your nose. It's wonderful! Really clears out the yuck, and regular use is supposed to condition your nasal passages to become healthier.<BR/><BR/>I also realized that I'm lactose intolerant, and that any time I ingested a milk product, I became very congested. Even now, although I use Lactaid when I have to have something dairy, I still get a congestion response. Same thing goes for most grain products for me. My body does not respond well to grains, period. My primary health problem through the years has been IBS. Through research and personal experimentation, I've discovered that the best diet for me is one based on vegetables with some meat protein -- not too much fruit or grain, and no dairy. Changing my diet cleared up my IBS symptoms very quickly. I'm convinced my previous problems were my immune system rejecting the things I was eating that my body just didn't want to digest.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746748848149657611noreply@blogger.com