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Posted 5/27/2013 9:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there,

Has anyone tried Green Lipped Mussel extract?.............or heard of it?

Some people claim that it has great anti inflammatory properties.

Now I'm curious.

Tickled
Posted 5/27/2013 11:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Tickled!

No, I never heard of it but just like you, I'm curious so I binged it.   Personally, I wouldn't take it because I have this phobia about any type of fish or shellfish, I won't put it in my body because I think our oceans has too many toxins in them.  That's my own personal view, does not mean it's a fact.  Too many oil spills, hospitals dumping waste, and I'm sure there is an entire list...  So call me paranoid when it comes to fish and shellfish!   I won't eat fish or take fish oil capsules... 

Here is a link to Green Lipped Mussel Extract which does state that it's great for inflammation:

http://greenlippedmussel.com/

Actually, I'm really happy that you brought the topic of inflammation up because I'm really swollen from the oral surgery I had done recently and I totally forgot about Ginger Root!  Duh!  Also, it's been on my list to order Tumeric (also great for inflammation).

Below is an article about the 3 herbs that are great for inflammation:

Tumeric, Ginger, and Boswellin

http://www.naturalantiinflammatory.org/herbs-for-inflammation.html

I probably didn't help much, sorry!!

Denise

Posted 5/27/2013 11:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tickled and Denise!

I'm taking this against inflammation - on dr's orders:

Zyflamend Whole Body

Berberine

EPA DHA

Asperine

Let me know if you want to know the exact quantities, I'll look it up (I only know the amount of pills, not the mg's).

I've seen a tiny change: joints in fingers less red and a bit less swollen, and I sometimes have a day that they hurt less.

That sounds really strange: green lipped mussel extract, never heard of it. I'm a bit like Denise with things coming from the sea, especially because I had the dr's order to eat as less fish as possible...

Marie

Posted 5/27/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you my dears smilewinkgrin

Actually,I'm not concerned about contamination in this case.

The mussels are harvested off the coast of New Zealand,one of the cleanest waters on the planet but I do agree that so many pollutants are thrown into our oceans and seas.

I wouldn't touch anything which was caught in the waters around Europe,the mind boggles at what they dump in them.

I have the same problem as you both, with meat,I don't eat meat for two reasons,firstly because I don't want an animal to die for me and secondly ,goodness knows what is in the food that they eat.

Everyone is free to make their own decisions but as to meat.......no thank you.

I'm gald to hear you're feeling a tad better, Marie

And Denise,I really hope you'll be chomping and chewing soon.I had a wisdom tooth removed last week and that was bad enough,I can't imagine how much pain you've been in.

shakehead

Tickled
Posted 5/27/2013 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Tickled, yes, I have bought sea salt that was harvested in New Zealand for the reasons you stated.

I used to love fish but that was years ago..  I do go fishing and catch trout in fresh running streams here in the mountains... Actually 2 years ago I cleaned the trout myself, cooked it and ate it (I forgot about that!).   I had done some research to mercury levels where I live and from what I found out, it was non-existent..  Do I believe that 100%?   I don't know..  I am truly a skeptic...

Meat?  I do eat meat because I love it..  But I only buy from a butcher that I know (cows are free range), costs more money but it's worth it to me.    And I do respect everyones choice in what they choose to eat and their reasons.   When I meet people who eat sushi I have to use all my self-control not to tell them about all those parasites in that raw fish! 

Pain?  LOL!  I have not had pain in a long time so I forgot what pain feels like.  Yes, I'm in pain but I'm doing my best because I keep thinking of the end result, teeth!  Actually, this whole procedure is going to take 1 year (though I hope to have temporary teeth soon after the swelling goes down).  I have ginger root simmering right now and I admit I'm taking Advil.   The first night after I had the surgery done I slept with frozen Brussel Sprouts on my face..  Then I switched to frozen peas!  

During the course of my life I had many operations after I was run over by a car in 1974 (that's when I lost my upper 8 teeth) so I have been through the mill several times.    Every day gets better!  And I'm in the habit of using a food processor for my foods... I grind up fresh broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, etc.  Potatoes I mash up and then whip...  This week I'm going to use my blender and make green smoothies with some fruit. 

How are you healing after having the wisdom tooth taken out?  Do you have stitches?  Are you wiser now?  :)  Hope you are doing okay!

Denise

Posted 6/4/2013 8:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tickled,

Just asking if you're doing ok with the floods? Hope your region/house is not affected...

M

Posted 6/4/2013 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Marie.

You are such a darling yeah

Actually and very suprisingly,No,my area is not affected,I live about 100 metres away from the River Lahn,which is a medium sized river.( near Limburg)

Normally,we are one of the first areas to flood but this time we've escaped,so no pumping out the cellar this time.

The worst areas are Bavaria,Baden Württemberg and Dresden,it's terrible there ,people have been evacuated.

So,the sun is shining and it's 20 degrees,I count myself very lucky.

Tickled(dry)
Posted 6/4/2013 10:06 AM (GMT 0)
By the way,I've started taking my Green Lipped Mussel capsules,we shall see if they help to get rid of the last 20% of my inflammation and joint pains.

Watch this space. wink
Posted 6/4/2013 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
Goodness, I had no idea there was flooding across the pond, glad you are safe Tickled and Marie.

Weather has been crazy here in the States, lots of tornadoes..  so much damage.   Not where I live but in other states.

Tickled, I just received my Tumeric Powder, going to fill capsules for inflammation and see what happens..  Yep, my face and gums are still swollen, ouch!!

Stay safe everyone,

Denise

Posted 6/4/2013 12:44 PM (GMT 0)
:-)  Good to hear Tickled... !

Yes, please let us know if it's efficient! I'm willing to take it, although it sounds very funny (I'm a very visual person) - lol

Denise, I'm doing fine in Belgium, no floods over here. Just waiting for the sun to pop through.

(We need some peace, love and understanding here...<3)

Posted 6/4/2013 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Denise,

Have you ever tried Rose Hip?

I'm asking besause it's really good for skin inflammation......and gums are skin(albeit slimy skin, LOL),could help,plus it's crammed packed with vitamin C.

Hope you feel much better soon.

Tickled
Posted 6/7/2013 10:50 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tickled,

I have a bag of organic Rose Hips powder and thanks to you I have been filling capsules and taking them.  My swelling is going down and I hope it continues to go back to normal.  I don't know the milligram amount since the rose hips powder is in a bag.  It's the Starwest Botanicals brand.

Maybe I'm expecting too much too soon... It's only been 4 weeks since the surgery!  But at least I can recognise myself in the mirror again!  LOL!  Still can't wear any temporary teeth and I'm becoming really good at grinding up food and making Green Smoothies...

Marie, now we have non-stop days of rain!   Yuck!

Thanks!

Denise

Posted 6/29/2013 10:13 AM (GMT 0)
Just wanted to say that I've been taking my Green Lipped Mussel extract capsules ( what a mouth full..LOL) for 4 weeks now and I love the stuff.:-)

My inflammation has decreased even further,my knees look like my "old" ones again,my feet are nearly normal and my hands are slim and functional.

I still have "wonky" thumbs but I am confident that they will recover given time.

At the moment I'm off treatment but I continue to take,Turmeric,Rose Hip,Boswellia and my mussels.

Soooooo,if you're looking for something to help with inflammation,it's most certainly worth a try.

Tickled
Posted 6/29/2013 12:44 PM (GMT 0)

That's good to hear Tickled!!  yeah   

I'm going to see my dr in 2 weeks, I'll ask him about it, and will start taking it if he's ok with it.

I would love to get rid of the inflammation!

Thanks for keeping us posted smilewinkgrin

Posted 6/30/2013 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Tickled,

So glad the Green Lipped Mussel Extract is helping you so much!  I just may consider buying it now after what you wrote.   What do I have to lose, right?  My inflammation has been going down (been taking the rosehips and tumeric) plus I have been using this natural mouth rinse that is helping with the healing.  Still can't wear temporary dentures just yet but that doesn't stop me from going out with no teeth, LOL!   I'm a vision wearing my makeup, wearing my sexy sandals, and no teeth!  I guess because I'm older, I really don't care what others think.   I feel comfortable in my own skin and that's what really counts.

What are wonky thumbs?   Have anything to do with Willy Wonka?  LOL!! 

Glad to hear of your wonderful progress and now I'll go search to see where I can purchase the GLME, yeah, the Green Lips Mussels!

Denise

Posted 6/30/2013 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Denise,

My wonky thumbs are misshapen and disfunctional sad

They also have a mind of their own,sometimes they can grasp but quite often they just dangle uselessly, I have spoken to them most sharply on numerous occaisons but they are stubborn and refuse to obey.

Seriously,they have got better but they drive me wonkers bonkers smilewinkgrin

Tickled
Posted 7/17/2014 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I have also done a little research on green lipped mussels and all I can I find is positive comments from people that are already using it with great results. Here's a good site with solid information on the subject that you can have a look at
greenlippedmusselbenefits.org

Post Edited (nicstil) : 7/17/2014 9:39:45 AM (GMT-6)

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