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Urgent help requested for father filling with 20 pounds lymph fluid in 2 daysPosted By J. (Virginia, Us) on 11/23/2014
Replied by James222 (New Hampshire, US) on 11/23/2014
Sorry to hear of your Dad's illness, when you have swelling to this degree it is usually your lymphatic system over loaded with toxins. Vitamin C is incredibly helpful but it needs to be a high quality (not all are the same) I find the vitamin C from "Beyond Health" the best around but it's also quite expensive.
You might want to target your research towards doing a C flush BUT it is very important to "test" by going very slow at first and under no circumstances attempt a C flush if your Dad has any kind of kidney problem as it could result in Kidney failure, as with ANYTHING new start small and go slow is always the best way to go. Finally establish a time line from when he was healthy, any extensive dental work or recent vaccines? Both have the potential in certain people to over load the whole system.
Good luck Kindest Regards
James222
Replied by Sanctuaryfarm (Lovingston, Va) on 11/23/2014
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 11/23/2014
I am so sorry about your father's edema.
Charcoal poultices may be of help. Here is a story about how this helped someone else.http://www.charcoalremedies.com/charcoal_stories/2011-1
Here is more information about charcoal poultices.
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/charcoal2.html#poultice
Dandelion is a good herb for edema. It can be taken as a tea.
Eating oatmeal has a diuretic effect.
My understanding is that it is important to keep up fluids (water, herbal tea) to help the body flush out extra fluids.
I hope you will find something that helps him very much soon. Let us know.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 11/23/2014
Replied by Brad Leslie (Hawaii) on 11/23/2014
I would suggest he receive some energy healing - a person in this kind of condition needs to be filled with energy every day for some time. The body needs a certain amount of energy to heal. I can give you some Phone #s of people in his area. I can also do some long distance heal on him for free if he's interested.
Aloha Brad
Replied by Sanctuaryfarm (j) (Lovingston, Va) on 11/24/2014
Ted, I have seen 'light' therapy references on other lymphedema sites, particularly pulsing red frequency light, but I know little about it and certainly do not know anyone here in the States who practices this type of therapy. I am very familiar with laser therapy from my work with animals and as a user of it myself. Is laser therapy the same as 'red light pulse' therapy? Do you know someone here in the States I can direct my father to who practices this type of therapy? I thank you for your help.
Brad, yes, yes, yes! I would love as would my father any type of healing energy you are able to direct to him and also any numbers you have of folks who may be able to do a hands-on healing. Both my father and I are very familiar with Reiki, but as of right now neither of us know a Master nearby. I do not know if I am allowed on this site to post my email directly here for you to contact me by but am quite willing to do so. Let me know? I thank you.
Replied by James222 (New Hampshire) on 11/24/2014
It's true that our bodies are much smarter than we are, if you think back to every time you have been ill the first thing your body does is stop you from wanting food, in fact the thought of it often makes us feel repulsed. (your body is forcing you into fasting mode)
While I am not suggesting fasting is the best course of action for your Dad I am suggesting that sometimes doing a little is far better than doing a lot of everything.
The lymphatic system has no pump so when we sit it adds to the problem, I don't know if your Dad is capable of moving but he somehow needs to get the lymph system working again, even if he can only sits and start trying to raise his legs it is better than sitting still 24/7.
The high quality Vit C that I suggested is not like most vit C you buy in the store or on line, in fact most Vit C is an incomplete molecule and it can actually deplete the body of the very thing it is trying replace. Despite the cost I like the vit C offered from "Beyond health" again I would like to stress starting with a smaller dose and working up.
I am convinced that often times when doing less it will also mean you run the risk of getting less things wrong, throwing too many things at an ill body carry's the same risk as doing nothing.
My suggestion is to try movement and the Vit C I mentioned for one week. I would also not dismiss the power of prayer.
Replied by James222 (New Hampshire) on 11/24/2014
Before jumping into anything with both feet I would urge you to watch his youtube channel and get a feel for his methods. He has a very well rounded knowledge of most things. I think he will have answers for you.
Ref Kidney tests.. testing has it's place in medicine but there are times when the tests are just not sensitive nor accurate enough to base everything on.
In 2011 I found myself sitting in a wheelchair listening to a Doctor tell me all of my tests were fine. Clearly something was very wrong with that picture. Today I am walking again but it wasn't anything any doctor was able to find or help me with.
During that time I learned to fight my own corner and that battle started with questioning everything and anything. All too often we base everything on a number that may or may not be correct for every individual.
Good Luck
Replied by Sanctuaryfarm (Lovingston, Va) on 11/24/2014
Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 11/26/2014
We only do it twice a day for mild swelling, so, if you want, take this info and do as you understand.
Replied by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 11/26/2014
Ted