Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Salt Water Sole' -- My Solution For General Anxiety Disorder

 I recall being very young, maybe kindergarten age or a bit younger. There would be nights when I thought my heart was going to stop beating, and my pulse was racing. I was so afraid to fall asleep, because I thought I wouldn't wake up. I was convinced I would die in my sleep.

Suffice to say, I have always had issues with sleeping!! Can you imagine?

I would sneak into my dad and stepmom's room on the nights that it was really bad. My stepmom would wakeup and tell me that I wasn't going to die, so "go back to sleep and don't wake dad up, because he needs his sleep since he has to go to work in the morning".

Now, I understand that my dad had a lot of stress, sure, the early 80s had a recession going on and he was worried about losing his job. He had lost his high school sweetheart to cancer a few years before (my mom), and almost lost his own life due to an infected tumor in his head the same year my mom died. So I can understand my stepmom not wanting to worry him with this. However, I WAS JUST A KID AND HAD NO CLUE THAT WHAT I WAS EXPERIENCING WAS ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS.

I never received any treatment or acknowledgement for my anxiety. I lived my whole childhood with it without anyone to care about these symptoms I was exhibiting. Thankfully, by my teen years I was able to live a full life of extra curricular activities, and because I was so competitive in sports and academics, I ignored symptoms and pretended they didn't exist. 

When I got to college, they came back. I was having a hard time sleeping. I would finally fall asleep between 3-4am after being so exhausted but forcing myself to stay awake so I wouldn't "die in my sleep". 

I have found that many people feel the same way. It's awful!

In my adult life I have had quite a few panic attacks that ended me up in the ER. As per their protocol, they do a CBC blood panel. It took me awhile and it was only after a naturopathic doctor (ND) got me to start taking salt water sole', that I fit the pieces together.

EVERY SINGLE TIME I HAD A PANIC ATTACK RESULTING IN AN ER VISIT, MY SODIUM LEVELS WERE LOW!! EVERY SINGLE TIME!! 

I started taking salt water sole' and found that I had basically gotten rid of my general anxiety throughout the day. And if I started feeling a panic attack coming on, my husband would bring me the salt water and I would drink it, and the panic attack would go away.

I know there are hereditary issues associated with GAD (general anxiety disorder). There are MAO and COMT genetic mutations associated with anxiety and depression. I am grateful that I do not suffer from depression. But I know the ins and outs of anxiety very well. And while I don't know why I have low sodium, I do know that increasing my sodium levels helps with my anxiety.

My sodium levels were never "below" 130 mmol/L (range on my lates labs is 134-144 mmol/L) and currently are 138 mmol/L. This is with drinking 3 TABLESPOONS of salt water sole' per day, plus having bags of Celtic Grey Salt everywhere in my house -- in my purse, in my church bag, next to my computer in my office, in the living room on the end table, and next to my bed. I have little baggies of Celtic Grey Salt all these places, and munch on it throughout the day. 

I don't eat a lot of processed foods, so I probably use salt in my cooking liberally compared to the average person.  And still my sodium levels have never been above 140 mmol/L. 

I want to add that I do take potassium, as well as drinking electrolyte mixes after I do a sauna. I know that our bodies are very aware of the electrolytes and imbalances can cause a LOT of health issues, including even death. There was a radio station in California, maybe 20 years ago, that had a competition to see who could drink the most water. Because electrolytes weren't given, the lady who won ended up dying from low sodium levels (hyponatremia). I believe it caused her to go into cardiac arrest. (You can read an article about it here). 

SALT WATER SOLE'


So.. on to the salt water sole' and how I make it. I use Celtic Grey Salt but you can use ANY HEALTHY SALT THAT YOU HAVE!!! I buy it by the bucket, but it appears that a recent TikTok video that went viral talked about its benefits and it is out of stock everywhere. But you can use Himalayan Sea Salt, Redmond's Real Salt, whatever you want.

I use distilled water, but you can use any filtered / purified water or even Spring water. 

I use a pint sized canning jar with a plastic lid. Metal will rust / oxidize because of the salt. 

I fill it up about 1/4 - 1/3 full of salt, then add water. I shake it to mix it up, and then set it down on my counter. Throughout the day I will shake it. By the next morning, if there is no salt left on the bottom, I add more and do the same process. Usually if you fill it 1/3 full there will still be salt at the bottom the next morning. I have never not had this be the case. I don't use big chunks of salt like some people do. There is no one way that is better than another. 

The whole purpose is to allow the water to reach maximum saturation of the salt. The salinity of the water cannot get any higher. This water is the sole' water. 

And you take some of this sole' water and add it to regular drinking water, and drink it. Drinking it first thing in the morning actually wakes up all your cells! My doctor explains that it is a way to re-hydrate your cells on a cellular level. 

This is inexpensive. This is NOT harmful. This is very healthy, very easy and the results are AMAZING. 

I take 3 tablespoons per day in a glass of water. I don't drink it all right away, but throughout the day. Others start with less, even 1/2 tsp. Work your way up to what you feel is best.

Every person who has tried this on my recommendation has seen benefits. But many people haven't tried this after they asked for recommendations. I don't understand why. It is SO SIMPLE. It doesn't cost much money and most likely might not cost anything if you have the salt already. And it WORKS!! Everyone can benefit. 

PLEASE NOTE: Anxieties caused by PTSD and trauma are different than general anxiety disorder. This may help, but I can't give personal experience on that. If this applies to you, I am sorry for the experiences you went through and hope you can heal. <3 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

NutranaSilver 100% Colloidal Silver Saves Woman's Leg From Amputation (Trigger Warning: Detailed Photos Included)

So many times I recommend things in Facebook groups when someone posts asking for advice for various things. But rarely does anyone listen to me! Even though I have the best recommendations!! hahah. 

No, really. 

Here's an example!

One time someone listened. And it saved her mom's leg from amputation! Her mom had an infection in her leg due to diabetes, and for over a year the doctors have been trying to treat it with various medications and pharmaceuticals, to no avail. It was getting worse. Their next step was amputation. 

This photo shows the "before" picture of her leg. It isn't pleasant. But imagine going to the doctor's over and over and being on multiple treatment plans and it just gets worse? Can you imagine the anxiety and frustration you'd feel when the DOCTORS CAN'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP.

My recommendation was to use NutranaSilver (100% pure colloidal silver -- the most potent that I am aware of IN THE WORLD). Take it internally 3x per day (I suggested working her way up to 60 drops 3x per day in distilled water) and then dilute it in distilled water in a spray bottle and spray topically multiple times per day, up to once per hour. 

In 3 weeks it was healing so well she actually called me on the phone to tell me how excited she was. IT WORKED! She went to her doctor's to show the progress and they were thrilled for her! Which is nice, actually, because most doctors wouldn't encourage natural alternatives.




I am so excited for her!! This is only after 3 weeks, and I reached out today to ask her for a current update since this is about 6 weeks old now (I have been meaning to write this post for that long!) Once I receive an updated photo I will add to this post.

And I think that more people should listen to the recommendations I give for products on Facebook, for sure!! 

NutranaSilver also can help purify water in an emergency situation, camping situation, boil water notice, and more. One drop can purify 1 liter of water. That's how potent it is!

You can order NutranaSilver here.

Please note that these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any disease. If you are pregnant or nursing, or have any health conditions, please consult a doctor before use.



Monday, September 26, 2022

Naked Nutrition and Wholesome Ingredients

 It is very hard to know what products and supplements to purchase, and unless you have a PhD in label reading and ingredients, you can't trust anyone or any company! I especially don't trust any direct sales / multi-level marketing companies because they have to have such a large profit margin to make money since they have different levels of payouts. So it is very common for them to cut corners on many of their ingredients (for example, like ascorbic acid for vitamin C, or cyanocobalamin for vitamin B12. If I see those ingredients in the product I immediately know corners have been cut). 

People can call me out for this opinion, but it is true. And if they are selling a product with these ingredients in it, they will make up an excuse as to why they are ok or become defensive. It actually is just better to learn and realize a specific product may not actually be as good as you think it is!

And maybe sometimes you are fine with the product except that specific ingredient, and you are willing to overlook it even though you know it is not a good quality ingredient, because the product fits all your other requirements. That is fine, as long as you aren't ignorant to it! 

So let's get directly to the products I have used and learn more about them.

First of all, Naked Gut. 

Naked Gut contains only 7 natural ingredients, including prebiotics, probiotics, L-glutamine,  and inulin.

Naked Gut by Naked Nutrition

The benefits are that it will help you digest and absorb nutrients better. It will help boost your immune system, and can help reduce digestive discomfort you may be experiencing. This alone won't heal or reverse leaky gut (sorry!) but it can be part of a protocol that can! (I would recommend much higher doses of L-glutamine for one thing to help heal leaky gut). 

The source of inulin in this specific product is from Jerusalem artichokes. I think that is pretty cool because as a gardener, this is my first year growing them and they have thrived somehow in the raging Texas heat and drought this year! (By the way, it is one of the few perennial vegetables that you can grow!)

My Jerusalem Artichokes

I put it in my roasted dandelion root herbal tea in the mornings. Every morning. It dissolves easily and doesn't have a taste, which makes it a good choice to add to morning beverages.

My delicious dandelion root tea

If you are looking to give your gut a boost, be sure to check out Naked Gut by Naked Nutrition

Next, Naked Ade (Nakedade)

NakedAde is just what you think it is: Electrolyte replacement! (like Gatorade if you haven't caught on). It does taste a bit like Gatorade, too, even though I never liked Gatorade. And I don't LOVE the taste like I do something as delicious as Pepsi!! (hahah I know, I shouldn't drink Pepsi, and I don't... except on rare occasions. Instead, I drink Zevia cola, which barely even touches the craving, but it is better than nothing and way better for you than Pepsi). 

Nakedade powder packets are easy to use!

Many athletes will use this before, during and after a workout.

I honestly only use this Nakedade when I am in need of electrolytes or dehydrated, because I usually drink salt water sole' and use cream of tartar (for potassium) instead. Since I work from home, I am almost always home and have the salt water sole' available to me. But when I went to San Antonio last weekend, I took these with me, because you just dump the powder into your water bottle and shake and drink. VERY easy to travel with.

This gives you the necessary electrolytes so you won't get dehydrated. Being dehydrated is very dangerous to some people, especially those with adrenal insufficiency. I have a friend who passed away from dehydration during a stomach flu! She had adrenal insufficiency. I know how dangerous that is because I, too, have adrenal issues and so in the past when I have had the norovirus, within 24 hours of not being able to keep anything down, I had to go to the ER to get fluids intravenously. I don't play games with dehydration! I just went and told them what's up, I am sick with the stomach flu, am dehydrated and need fluids. That way they didn't have to waste time triaging me. 

What's Important

What is important to me in a supplement? Honesty, clean ingredients, quality and effectiveness. When I am doing something for my health I am not like my husband. My husband won't take anything unless it is delicious. I will take something that isn't as tasty as I would prefer (like the nakedade) if it benefits my health. As long as it isn't nasty. This is not nasty at all. I hope you will try it, even though it tastes like Gatorade to me and I am not a fan of Gatorade and never have been. Many people love the taste! This has way better ingredients, is better for you, and that is more important than anything!