Vitamins

Sorry, Marynb, I don't know of any vitamins like the ones you're looking for. But on a related note, I just recently went on a diet for those with IBS - had a bad year of off and on diarreah and was looking for something to help. I came across some information from an IBS site (and from a book I bought) and the new diet has helped A LOT to resolve the diarreah issues. Over the past year I lost about 15 pounds (and I was at a low weight already). I think that my body wasn't absorbing nutrients due to the 'd'. I haven't yet begun to put weight back on but can feel it coming - after starting the IBS diet I feel fuller and am able to eat more (which would mean, in turn, that I'm absorbing more nutrients, including vitamins, right? I hope so!). The biggest thing that was changed was that I started only eating soluble fiber on an empty stomach. What a help - and what a relief! Just wanted to post this info in the hopes it might help others suffering from the dreaded runs.

Marynb said:

Fatigue and diet
The reason that my doctor did extensive blood work was to see if there was a rreason for my fatigue. Good news was that I am not anemic anymore. However, my body is abnormally deficient in many vitamins and minerals. It is hard to build the body back up if our bodies are not absorbing. This could be the main reason for fatigue. I did find some vitamins that seem to fit the bill today. Whole Foods carries RainbowLight brand all natural vitamins. I am going to give them a try.

Sorry to hear that you are going through this.  Before I was diagnosed with Cancer, I was seeing a naturopath for malabsorption of nutrients.  She had me taking a broad spectrum enzyme and greens which really helped.  A naturopath might be something worth looking into for you.  She has also really helped me with my fatigue and boosting my immune system post treatment.

I have also found good natural supplements at Whole foods.  Some Health food stores can be good as well.

Good luck with everything.  

http://www.newchapter.com/

They have a very good track record with me.  Non-GMO, all organic, miminal processing, and have something for everyone.

May I also suggest using something like a nutri-bullet or juicer.  I drink several vegetable smoothies everyday with some fruit in them for taste but mostly all greens.

I use the Nutri-bullet.  It is suppose to break down the veggies/fruits to a predigested structure.  So you body can more readly absorb all the mineral/vitamins, etc. 

Hope this helps, it has for me.  

Marynb said:

Kraut
Who did P & G buy? The problem with all supplements is there is absolutley no oversight by governmental agency. It is frightening to put unregulated substances into my body at this point.

Below is the link of the news story.  You are right it is not regulated, yet we do not hear of someone over dosing on vitamin C or D.  Yet I know of people that had horrible side effects from prescription meds.  Let alone all the junk available at the grocery store sold as wholesome food.

Personally I look at radiation & chemo as poison.  When you are handed a bio hazard bag incase there is a leak from the chemo pump, it's poison.

http://www.naturalnews.com/035312_New_Chapter_Proctor_and_Gamble_Monsanto.html

sandysp said:

Green Vibrance

I would check Green Vibrance out. Drinking vitamins is definitely where it is at and so are greens but the Bullet cannot do what this product can do. If you read the label you will see why. Ask the people in any health food store about it.

A naturopath is a really good idea too. Psyllium husks completely got rid of diarreah for me.

Good luck,

Sandy

I also take Nature's Bounty Multivitamin Drink for Women, mixing it with Almond Juice, frozen fruit and a bannana. Most of the time I also add the Green Vibrance, since it is more convenient than waiting 45 minutes like it says to do.

In the evening I mix more Green Vibrance with the Psyllium husks and sometiems put Psyllium husks in the smoothie in the morning. I know longer seem to have to worry about diarreah. I do have problems with acid, though.

I battle fatigue all the time and found that an energy shot (5 hour) helps a lot. It contains a lot of B vitamins which I can't seem to get enough of. I am going to the gym now pretty much every day, which is something I couldn't have imagined doing a few months ago. (I had whooping cough it took me forever to get rid of!) Naps are really an important part of my day too.

Good luck,

Sandy

Marynb said:

Kraut
The problem with gastrointestinal cancers and prolonged diarreah and other digestion problems is that we cannot get essential vitamins and minerals from food because the food doesn't stay in our system long enough for absorbtion to occur. That is why it is important to have follow up blood work to see if there are any deficiencies in our bodies which will effect our health in the long term. Once the deficiences are identified, water soluble vitamins and supplements are necessary.

that you are having that problem, marynb.  I have not encountered any vitamin deficiences during or after treatment. Lucky I guess?

Here's more information regarding optimal juicing and juicers that everyone may find interesting.  There is no way that I could ever use the NutriBullet since it incorporates all of that fiber.  I juiced 8-10 glasses of juice daily during treatment and still juice at least 4 8oz of green juice and carrot juice daily.  Yes, fiber is good.  But not for me in that quantity.

Good luck and blessings to all as you continue on your individual paths to healing and wellness.

Angela