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Posted 9/4/2016 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
Curious how strict with diet you lymies and if you drink any caffeine? I don't drink coffee but love my morning tea. I didn't have any during lyme/abx treatments. I started having one cup of organic green tea yesterday and it really tastes so good. I don't have gluten/dairy/sugar/alcohol.
Posted 9/4/2016 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Most often, only a reduction of caffeine intake is needed for most people. Those with adrenal issues though must avoid caffeine.

Green tea in particular is a very healthy choice for those that can drink caffeine as it has many benefits, due to it content of EGCG, which is part of the Buhner's protocol for Bart.
Posted 9/4/2016 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I drink decaf for the most part, but will have caffeine on occasion.

Green tea is actually good for Lymies. So if you are going to have some caffeine that would be the way to do it! With green tea I find the decaf to be too weak.

I say Enjoy!
Posted 9/4/2016 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys,

Yes I was thinking the EGCG would be good. I do have adrenal issues but not sure they are so bad that one cup will hurt. I use a brand called Rishi which I love.
Posted 9/4/2016 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I drink caffeine. Hard habit to break
Posted 9/4/2016 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
I know - especially when tired.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
For a period I cut out all caffeine in that I suspected adrenal stuff, then added decaf swiss water process coffee and decaf green tea - which has some caffeine. You might try body testing. Hold the bag of coffee in your hands and ask your body, is caffeine alright for me right now? If you rock forward on your toes - that is a sign yes, back on your heels, no. I found, when my body needed it, drastic changes weren't an issue. As I gain health, stuff gets added back in naturally.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Questing,

Thanks. I muscle test everything. My LLMD did it for abx/herbs/foods and a healing teacher in my past did it so I do believe in its merits. I had no idea how to DIY until Trav taught me (THANKS TRAV!) the same way you taught us. THANKS! I had a day when I was experimenting with everything. I stared with a bottle of wine (because i know I cannot have that) and practically fell over backwards. I'm fine with my green tea but it is very pure. I tested a different brand and my body said no (I'm guessing it had mold), coffee is definitely not for me right now although I love it. Muscle testing is so great. Warning for those who are going to try it for your herb protocol (which I highly recommend because you will save so much money knowing what doesn't work) - just because you muscle test 'yes' that you can take something does not mean you will not herx.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Huddie:
I have gone to many drs, that do muscle testing. I am seeing an acupuncturist now that does muscle testing. I have never tried it on myself tough I could imagine it could be helpful. How do you do it though? Cant you control your arm the way you want it to go?
Posted 9/4/2016 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Yup only way to poop
Posted 9/4/2016 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! I read this after the muscle testing discussion. Later realized you meant coffee. Try magnesium that works even better than coffee. However, if you can tolerate coffee - good for you. I'm envious.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Aphysicalwreck,

When I did it with my healer it was the arm way. My LLMD does it with his arm but also with a contraption invented by Dr. K. it is very sci-fi cool. The way Trav taught me is the way Questing describes it. I stand in my bare feet (not sure if that matters). I hold the herb (or food) in my left hand (I'm left handed which hand doesn't matter) with my arm fully extended. I personally close my eyes because I can feel more with them closed. I draw the item to my chest slowly. If it is good for you your body sort of moves towards it. If the item is not good for you your body sway backwards. Go try it and report back. I swear it works. It's so cool.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Huddie, I do drink caffeinated coffee- organic- and 2 cups only in the morning with my breakfast. I do not crave it or have it at all throughout the day or night. It is my AM/breakfast drink and sets me up nicely for the day. It's like a comfort thing? It is strange I guess. If I don't have that coffee in AM my day doesn't feel right and I feel crabby?? I am weird.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think that is weird at all. Coffee is a pleasurable ritual for many. I wish I could partake. Enjoy it.
Posted 9/4/2016 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Magnesium doesnt do jack for me. Trust me i've tried all the common recommendations. Pretty sure its neuropathy so the only thing that gets it going is some extra stimulation
Posted 9/4/2016 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
The oddest thing is that you don't actually physically lean towards or away from the item, it only feels like you are. I muscle tested one product (can't remember which one though) and it was such a negative for me that I thought I was going to fall over and stepped back quickly! The lady that was teaching me this, told me that my body never leaned at all, that it was all happening inside of me - it was just a strong reaction.

Psil - if it's all nerve driven (my issue), you may benefit from taking specific herbs daily as well. My intestinal nerve issues create a lot of cramping. I used to be in 'cramp state' all day long, every single day. My intestines wouldn't move for (quite literally) weeks at a time due to this. I finally started seeing a TCM practitioner and she had me start taking a 3 herb combo that has worked wonders!! So, if you would be interested in knowing more, just let me know and I'll be happy to share what herbs I use now for that.
Posted 9/5/2016 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
I still have a cup every morning, lyme and co will have to pry it from my cold dead hands I will not part with it!

But I understand if you are having adrenal issues it is best to get off of it.
Posted 9/5/2016 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
The only caffeine I get is the odd cup of earl grey tea.


For some reason I have never liked the taste of coffee.

...so the fascination with coffee...is something that I don't 'get'.
Posted 9/5/2016 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
Girlie - I have a couple friends who don't drink coffee too, they don't like the taste. I think I got hooked at a very early age because both my parents drank it constantly. I have to have it in the morning otherwise I would go through days of withdrawl. I tried to stop one day and I had super brain fog.
Posted 9/5/2016 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
No caffiene ,maybe senna for poop...and muscletesting has helped but buhner has interesting take ....if we are bugs and bugs dont want to be eradicated then wont we lie?..i found this to be true with heminith treatment ..they dont wanna go...lyme has evaded my rife guy and he will only treat what he feels or by a test even though i showed him that spirochetes are still in blood under microscope ..anyway read buhners take very good arguement ...im not testing for rifampon but is that liver ,or bart saying that .?
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