That is the story o9f so many of us, but who knew.....?   M

http://www.alzheimersblog.org/2012/02/05/coconut-oil-treat-a lzheimers/#more-526

I loveyou guys on here...especially for not seeing yourselves as a victim....and getting in the survivor mode to make yourselves BLESSED...you know the saying, God helps those who help themselves.

Perhaps you've heard the story of the man caught in a flood who had a deep faith in God. As the flood waters rose, his neighbors told him, "You have to leave, the flood is going to wash everything away."

Calmly, the man replied, "It's not a problem, God will save me."

As the waters continued to rise to the second floor of the man's house, a boat came by with rescuers. They said, "Quickly, get in, the flood is going to wash everything away."

Again the man replied, "It's not a problem, God will save me."

As the flood worsened, the man was forced to climb onto the roof of his home. A helicopter came, threw down a ladder and the rescuers said, "Climb up. The flood is about to wash everything away."

One more time, the man said, "It's not a problem, God will save me."

Finally, the flood washed everything away, and the man drowned.

When he reached heaven, he saw God. The first thing he asked was, "Lord, I was so certain you would save me, what happened?"

Very perplexed, God said to the man, "I just don't know, I sent neighbors, a boat and a helicopter to save you."

It is all iin the attitude and the Faith. Hugs, Marti

Eileen, my love, I can't tell you how much it hurts me to hear of your pain. You are such a wonderful person, who had bad surgery done...again and again on your body.   You do not deserve this....it is not your fault, but you are the one who has to live with it. Take care  darlin' and know I am thinking of you M

This life really is a journey, isn't it.....and we must constantly stay informed, because  "doing the same thingsand expecting different results is the definition of stupidity"  Good for you. M

My wellness doctor prescribes coconut oil for me. I ran out for awhile, and I noticed I kept forgetting to do things....I am back on it and I will not stop again.

He feels that 4 Tablespoons a day is good for you. He suggests putting it in your coffee, but I drink my coffee black and I dont like the coconut taste in it, so I cook with it. I cook my two eggs in the morning, in with other veges or just alone in 2 Tbsp of virgin organic coconut oil and dump all the melted extra into my dish.

He also says that you need dietary B12 for Optimal BRAIN Health. Sources  are Liver, organic calf, wild caught salmon, organic grass fed beef, lamb, organic free range eggs [I always use these, decided long ago this is not where I wanted to save grocery money]

He says the following are things to avoid in your diet to keep the mind sharp: Sugars, especially fructose, Grains, even whole, organic grains will convert to sugar in your body and spike your insulin levels, also Artificial sweetners like Aspartame,[ which he says is an excitoxin which can literally destroy your brain cells]Soy, unfermented soy products are another food to be avoided to maintain healthy brain. One study he told me about said that men who ate  tofu at least twice a week had more cognitiver brain impairment than men who at none or little. Their tests results showed that the men who ate tofu twice a week were equivilent to what they would have been if they were five years older than their current age.

He told me I had to work very hard on normalizing my insulin levels ...and believe me without my GBP surgery, I could not have done it. He said that by NORMALIZING my insulin levels and my leptin levels it actually raises my production of BRAIN INSULIN, which is a good thing.

And of course exercise and good Vitamin D leverls are very important for good brain health. [I am not so good at doing my exercise, my bad]

He also cautions that when you start Cocnut Oil therapy that you start slow and always take with food to minimize stomach discomfort. It may take you a few weeks to work up to the four tablspoons of coconut oil required for a theraputic dose, that's normal.

Also the Coconut oil should be taken in the morning as it takes a minimum of 3 hours for the oil to covert to ketones and reach your brain. But for those already suffering from pre-Alzheimer's or Alzheimer condition, repeating a dose of 4 tbsp 2'xs a day may be helpful.

He gave me this link to listen/watch...I give it to you.
Take care, Marti
http://newresearchfindingstwo.blogspot.com/2010/12/watch-the se-videos-featuring-dr-mary.html

Also this article: What if there was a cure for Alzheimers and nobody knew?
http://www.coconutketones.com/whatifcure.pdf

I am definitely going to try them....just as soon as I get a break from being "Ruthie Realtor" xxoo M

Good morning...I have been up and fed.... and on the phone reporting my accident last evening.

I stopped at the Library on my way home to pick up a book they were holding and while I was waiting to pull into a parking place, a lady backed right into me. She said she had been watching him and did not see me. But as I was standing still and she all of a sudden put her car in reverse and back out, I hit the horn as she wa****ting me and hit my right front bumper.

I have a big heavy car...a caddilac sedan de ville, so she had to really be backing up fast, becuse something is rubbing my wheel and I can't drive my car...which is a real hassle, being a Realtor. I do have coverage to pay for a rental car, but that is a also hard because I hate learning a new car.

Ooops my insurance comp just called and they are ordering me a Caddilac through Enterprise, they only pay $30 a day, and I will have to pay the extra $9.24 a day and my deductible.  That is why it is sucha hassle with a little "fender bender".

Do any of you watch the  Bachelor?  I can't believe that Courtney is still there.....I think he is going to pick her....

Well I need to hop in the shower and get on wieth my day. Take care, M

Oh Eileen, how disappointing to get there and have to go home.....Did they put you to sleep before they told you it had to be done over?...It is so very good to get it done and unfortunately the only way for them to see anything is to empty the colon out.
 
I have a friend that is 75 years old and dying of colon cancer. Never had a colonoscopy until she was very sick and then was told she had a grade 4 cancer....not good...they are not fun...but very very necessary....be sure to get it done...sooner rather than later. So important to know your colon health. So don't be like her and just "not want to deal with it."

I have been out and about being "Ruthie Realtor" today. Had to meet a heating and AC guy at a house, so that he can do an estimate of installing central air. My buyer looks at all kinds of houses and keeps coming back to this one, but the fact that it has ho****er heat and no ducts for AC iand that is the killer of the deal. So I took it upon myself to see how much money we are talking about.

I have been busy setting up showing appointments for the weekend. I am booked all weekend with three different sets of Buyers. So the market is sure picking up. It takes quite a awhile to figure out the times to set up because you have to map all the houses first....and how long to get from house to house....and factor in time spent at house.

I really do love my job, but there is a lot of work on computer prior to going out to be with the buyers, which is the fun part. I get to help them make their dreams come true. ...and that is a rush.

My husband is at me to go to the movie and see "Safe House" so I guess I will take some time off and go with him.

Take care, Marti

Oh I wish we lived close and I would come over and get you to feed me all the time, you are such a good cook.
 
I have been so busy in real estate that when I have down time I practically need to be in a vegetative state, with no phone calls, no thinking period.
 
I am missing some ingredients, i.e tapioca flour and potato starch. I will get these on my list.....God only knows if my DH will be able to find them when he goes to the store next.

I am so sorry you must endure this. Chemo is a bear and hard to defeat....I will pray for you Nancy H. I do not know you or what kind of cancer you have, but I have  your name and God knows what to do to help you.
Take care and thanks for letting us know how  you are doing.
Marti

LOVED THE HELP......I could really identify with that era.....amazing acting.....and amazing book. M

Ahhh...NO, but my girlfriend says she read all the books, has seen all the Swedish films and seen the American film twice....says they are ALLL great!!!