I've been reading alot about ACV curing AR. I guess one could have the problem of too much stomach acid or not enough, that will decipher what course of action to take, , , antacids for too much or ACV for not enough..... Sound accurate?
Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 08/16/2012
Hi Maui Boy, Well, although I've never had vocal polyps, I can relate to everything else. It is really awful. I'm not a doctor person whatsoever so I never had them look at it. I find they only know how to prescribe meds for everything, not really finding the root cause. I tried a lot on Earth Clinic when I first discovered this site a few years ago. It seemed as if some would make a little headway but nothing earth shattering. I had problems with mucus, coughing in the night as if there was something in my throat, constant clearing of my throat or it felt like it was closing up, difficulty yelling over the music as I was teaching my ballet classes, then voice exhaustion/ throat irritation at the end of the night.
Then, about a year ago I started taking Chinese herbs because I was having issues with rashes. I was given them by a Chinese herbalist. I started to notice a difference in all the issues you described. But then, the rashes were fine and I stopped taking my herbs. The issue began to return.
Then again, a few months ago, I went back to Chinese herbs encouraged after hearing about all their benefits. This time I was given a couple of formulas and voila! The formulas had adaptogens in them and herbs to build the yin and yang jing. My voice became strong again. It keeps getting better over time and now I won't give up on my herbs. The difference is so incredible. See if you can find a good Chinese herbalist to diagnose you. I was told my chi was very weak and weak kidney chi. Thus, the weakness in the voice, throat, etc. Now, I barely have to talk and my voice booms across the room. It is absolutely amazing and even takes me by surprise sometimes how loud and strong it comes out! I find all this power coming from my center that pushes the sound out easily.
Anyway, just thought I'd tell you what I discovered because it wasn't anything about the local area, it was about building my jing back up. Wishing you the best, Lisa
Replied by John (Trang, Thailand) on 07/18/2013
Lisa from a Thousand Oaks, what is the name of the herbs used in the Chinese medicine you mentioned for 'Throat Cures' – for mucus and cough - either in Chinese or Pinyin. There is a nice Chinese pharmacy here with heaps.
