Update, Christmas and Health

Hello my friends, I finally get a chance to say Happy Holidays, Thanks Giving, Christmas, Hannakua.

I am happy to say that my MM has gone into the no growth mode on my lytic, lesions, that were eating holes my bones. I still take my list of supplements but have added a new one that was cooked up just for me. I am so excited, as if this had not worked, I would have had to go on Chemo/Revlamid, and my body did not want that.

The doctor did not say much but was a little surprised things had calmed down. I am feeling so much better and my head is clearer.

I am reading about my friends who have so much suffering and wish I could pass it onto these dear friends who suffer so much. I am grateful to God as I prayed for my increased healing, it was touch and go for a while here and not a wonderful space to be in.

I am feeling happier and seem to be more healthier.

I found the little Christmas items above are so cute, am pleased to say I was strong enough to

go to the Christmas Tree festivals around the valley. I have given up on buying lots of gifts and

just do some token thank yous.

When one is near death it becomes important to look at the things that are meaningful. Christmas should be about Christ/Jesus (for those who believe in Christmas) and not about rushing out at 4am to get the latest toy of thing. When I was in my singing group we used to sing a song that said "put Christ in you Christmas this year".

We are gearing up for a long trip, and only the fact that I am on this new regime am I well enough to do this. We are off down under in January for a wedding, and it will be so nice and warm at that time. It is getting harder and harder to get travel discounts and we were fortunate to have it work out. The airlines won' let you upgrade with your points unless you book months ahead and even then you are fortunate if they let you use them, I have been doing this for 25 years and it is amazing how things have gone down hill in this regard. But on the other hand I am happy I can travel.

We had a lovely Thanksgiving and especially when I Only had to make my super fresh cranberry recipe, walk half a block and get fed.

This is a really difficult time for those with illness but especially cancer ass they want to be with their loved ones or travel and cannot. Another side issue is money, that flows out the door to the doctors and hospitals. Even with insurance we are not always covered. My friends son has had a brain tumor for 7 years and now with a relapse he is racking up big bills and I think it has made them almost broke.

It is wonderful to read a story of animals or children who have something special happen to them

Here is a nutty cat video to make you laugh: The music does not add to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2HTCFg_ULs&feature=related

Have a stress free week and do not overspend!

Winter Came Early but so did Healing!

This is a picture of our childhood paradise where we raised goats, cows, chickens, crops etc. It was a much simpler time, and definitely less stress. The food was home grown, we made our own butter and cheese and ice cream. Nothing like cream churned ice cream fresh. WE grew our own crops and sold the rest off to a large market.

Life goes on and I am happy to report that I am doing100% better than I was.

My natural products, that I poured into myself have been a great benefit, My body is healing and my MM is getting knocked on the head again. We just have to to get it back in its box but I am hopeful of same. I still have the Revlamid stored in the cupboard but have a feeling I may not need it...That was a close one....

Have wonderful docs who look out for me but not always understanding my preference for natural.

So much is now being opened up about natural versus older Western medicine. If we could have an opening of the minds where the younger docs can see the benefits of both it would be wonderful. In my quest to get better I have met many wonderful people but a few who have hindered my journey, I feel sorry for them as they are the losers in life.

With the date 11/11 looming many people are fearful but instead of being fearful pray for your fellow man and give up fear and embrace love; Here are a few hints we can use:-

• Shine light into the darkness
• See the heart in every person
• Spread love and transformation to all
• Invite spiritual guidance in supporting these suggestions This applies to healing ourselves, if we use this ideal instead of fear things work out better.

Here is a quote from Young Living about oolong tea:

When it comes to Jade Oolong tea it provide you more great health benefits :

1. One of the biggest health benefits of all is its capacity to aid weight loss. Experts from the University of Tokushima School of Medicine (Japan) proved that regular oolong tea consumption can stimulate fat burning process and specialists from the Suntory Research Center in Japan found that drinking Oolong tea can help lowering the fattening effects of the carbohydrates we receive with food. A research conducted by China in 1998 shows that of all the 102 female participants continuous consumption of oolong tea for six weeks resulted in body weight deduction.

Scientists from the University of Tokushima also found that oolong tea can double the amount of fat being excreted. They also proved that people who drank 2 cups of oolong tea each day burned over 157% fat than those who drank the same amount of green tea.

A US study conducted in 2001 by Physiologist Dr. William Rumpler of the US Agriculture Research Services’ Diet and Human Laboratory shows that oolong tea is effective in burning fat for energy.

2. It benefits for our skin it can do wonders with combating the aging of skin especially with wrinkles and dark sports.

3. It has strong powers to prevent heart disease and cancer.

4. It is beneficial for diabetes patients.

5. It will help reduce high blood pressure. The researches which took place in Aichi Medical University proved that drinking oolong tea can help in lowering our LDL (bad) cholesterol level and polyphenols containing in oolong tea have positive effects on our arteries and must be considered a good support for the function of our cardiovascular system.

6. It assists in prolonging and improving vitality and life span

MANY of us need to put on weight but when I first get my cancer active I put on a lot of weight. As we have little energy then it is hard to get it off, hence the above little Blurb.

This week several people asked about inflammation and how to reduce it, Margaret has a lot to say but once again in the fight against cancer, adding Pectasol, Qucertin, VitD or D3, along with Curcumin, helps fight disease and reduce inflammation. It is great for those on chemo as it helps the body cope better.

I am so thankful for my recovery and pray for those of you who have struggled lately. Have a great weekend, Be blessed, and Be well.

Here is a cute joke someone forwarded to me:

Reportedly, a woman was flying from Seattle to San Francisco.Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way.The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes..

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind.A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her guide dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight..He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?"

The blind lady said, "No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs."

Picture this:All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a guide dog for the blind!Even worse, the pilot was wearing sunglasses !People scattered.

They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!True story..... (but who cares if it isn't, it's funny!)Have a great day and remember.....THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED

Healing, faith, Future

The year has flown, here it is the 20th of October and the days are flying by.

Am happy to report my bone and rod and lesion check up went well, yesterday. I have faith I can stay on top of the latest set back and overcome and live a long and happy life.

Here I was just before I graduated, a long time ago. My if one only knew what was ahead, and really it is a blessing we do not, as we would give up before we started.

The world is in turmoil with death and destruction coming at us each day so when we see needles violence we pray for those that feel it is the only way. Those of us who have and are facing an earlier demise, hang onto every day as a precious gift. I thank the Lord each day for all my blessings, as I would not be writing this if I had no faith or prayer.

I tripled my natural things and they seem to be working. I am going to add a new supplement next week and pray for a miracle. I have nothing to loose and I am putting off the Revlamid/Chemo as long as I can. For some of you there is no other choice.

The sun is shining, the wild animals are having their last fling before the cold really sets in.

The CC ladies and Margaret have been coming up with real gems on research and progression of this MM disease.

The old Standbys Curcummin and Quercertin are a good additive to those taking chemo, it does help. Add some alpha lipoic acid caps and that helps with the side effects and also attacks the cancer.

I have come across lots of new articles and will try and recap next week. I am trying to get off the narcotics and am 99% successful. They screw with your mind. I am walking mostly unaided around the home. The home health did a physical therapy check on me yesterday and were impressed. I have no appetite but that is down the list to work on. If this loss of appetite helped me get slimmer it would be great but when you have no energy it is hard to burn fat.

I have daily carrot and greens juice which help. I was reading about Frankincense oil being a big destroyer of cancer. I use Young living oil as it is more pure and concentrated. I also have a bag from the Oman and you diffuse it, very strong but effective.

"Women with breast cancer survival rate is 5 years (89%)

1 out of 6 Men develop prostate cancer also very good, 5 year survival, much earlier screening and detection are used now Colon – up to 90% · Lung – up to 50% · Pancreas – up to 23% Can essential oils induce apoptosis in cancer cells?

Apoptosis: Is a form of cell death in which a programmed sequence of events leads to the elimination of cells without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding area.

· Researched has found that - Balsam fir, lavender, Frankincense, Palo Santo, sandalwood and tsuga – can all be used in and on the body for repairing any years ago Gary has said that the Essential Oils have enzymes and that is what digest cancer cells but no one would believe him.

Now there is proof. Studies have been going on about enzymes since 1993, an old enzyme(studied dates back to 1960s) and what was found that–a deoxy hydrogenas showed that Frankincense knows the difference between healthy cells and cancerous cells.

Research has showed the death of a cancer cell was ate up by enzymes activity.r. HK Lin is working with Dr. Mashmoud M. Suhail on the frankincense research for cancer.

Dr. Suhail lives in Oman, and runs our Oman farm and distillery for Young Living.

Dr. Suhail earned his medical degree from Al Anbar University and is now one of the world's foremost researchers on alternative medical therapies. His goal is to improve frankincense resin sorting and extraction methods to further increase the purity and potency of its essential oil."

From Gary Young, Young Living oils.

This makes great reading and encourages me to add as much natural as possilble.

Have a great week!!!

Happiness, Universal Disturbance, Healing

Well, you never know what the day may bring. I AM doing much better, however too much radiation laid me low for a week, and I had to rest from being pounded. There is so much turmoil in the world at this time, it is definitely affecting how we heal and how we feel.

Political, emotional, illness etc are taking their toll on us humans. A lot of people choosing to pass on, and others being offered redemption. I personally feel that all that is happening, is affecting us as a unit and it encompasses the whole world. I am so fortunate to have so many caring friends, and while my family is far away, they too offer prayer and encouragement.

For those of you who are feeling dismal, sick, lonely depressed, remember God, or the higher power you believe in, is watching over you. In my case I know it for a certainty.

I will have to make some tough choices but believe I know what is the correct path for me and I practice prayer and mediation, to help steer me on the correct path.

The wonderful people who post on CC and facebook, give hope and promise to many, citing the latest research, possible cures, while pursuing their own line of inquiry. I had been contemplating going on Revlamid and my doctor jumped the gun and sent it.(I tod the drug co I was too sick to take it but they sent it anyway. I do not know the out come from this end, but after the severe debilitating sickness for a week, I know it is not time for that.

Maraget from Margret's corner has had some good suggestion. I am doubling my Curcumin, adding Quecertin, and doubling my polymva and Co Q 1o. Daily fresh vege juices and light healthy meals, (I am not hungry) to keep my body with nutrition and give me energy to exercise.

My surgeries are healing well but the broken collar bone is the bane of my existence. This must be a first, the doctor who scolded me and told the nurses to ignore me, (Because he insisted they had not broken my collar bone) sent me a letter and apologized for the way they treated me.

Hmmm....No drastic action on my part but I did report what went on. One must be an advocate or have one.

3 Days of fall weather, rain and cloud but supposed to have a bit of sun for next week. Yea!!

Please do not give up,try something new, do not be afraid to try things as most will not hurt you or interfere with your treatment, HOWEVER, check with your doctor to be sure.

Each week so much is posted on the web do not be afraid to check things out, you may not agree, but it opens the mind to a new way of thinking. Great Weekend of blessings and healing to all!:)

Home, Hospital and Healing!

Well my friends, I am finally able to get back to my blogging. Just spent 2 weeks in the hospital. Am now enjoying being home. I had a new laptop with me but it would not let me log into my websites.

Have had quite a September but am thrilled to say back on the road to recovery.

2011 is a banner year for sickness for me, and I am blessed to be able to overcome with help of friends, family, and good doctors. My natural healing has come in handy but now it is time to add a little western medicine.

I had 3 bone lesions where the MM (multiple myloma) became active this year, and ate a nice hole thru my radius, humerus and femur. The first one radiation was used and was effective. However the downside was the radius did not heal after radiation.l The cure of a rod not available, so I am left with a very slow healing radius bone. The doctors felt that they would not chance another non healing bone so they put a rod in my humerus (Upper arm bone) Went very well but they found another hole in my femur, so we had a rod put in. The care for the second surgery was less than optimal and the nursing staff, with their rough handling, contributed to breaking my collar bone. (I won't bore you with what I went thru but modern medicine is still barbaric at times, especially when relying on sub standard care.)

The hospital refused to believe the bone was broken, took an xray and said no broken bone. 24 hours later, after discharge a follow up xray showed the break.

Very painful and now I have half an arm to work with.

The rod in the femur went well for 5 days, then i COULD NOT walk, so back to the hospital. My surgeon does not practice in my usual hospital, but the ER decided I should go to the cancer unit where I usually get treated. (I was thankful for that)

2 weeks bed rest, physical therapy, and no stress, got me back on my feet. some femur pain but at least I am operational again. not easy dressing and having a shower with no arm movement but I have home health 3 days a week with some PT 3 times a week. Have hired extra help, but the pocket book suffers.

Now to the cause and cure. I was fortunate that the doctors allowed me to use all my natural remedies and supplements, while in the hospital. I have 7 more radiation treatments due. I am putting myself on a strict diet of daily fresh vege juices, liquid calcium, magnesium vit D3, to heal my bones. I am adding vit K 7 (One has to be careful using this as it thickens the blood but my POlymva has thinning the blood effects) I am on the curcumin , liver cleanse and other remedies. I am taking all in moderation as one can get too much of these things.

I have consented to a short dose of Revlamid, ???Dex if half dose, and see what happens. I need to gt the MM back in its box. 7 years of hardly any problems is pretty good.

The Polymva, cuts the side effects of Revlamid without interfering with its job. Not a fan of dex (We don't get along but will try for a limited time) I am starting a diary and log to see what I do, how often and how the improvements show up.

I have a big wedding to attend in Australia and I will not miss it. (January 2012)

I met many wonderful people in the hospital and if one starts to feel sorry for oneself, then look around, many are worse off.

I thank family, friends and strangers for their prayers and encouragement. This is what healing oneself is all about. Having faith and using it on a daily basis.

My myeloma body missed me. I pray for all those who are suffering at this time. I am researching a new group of help aids for building bones and will post here. Hopefully I can get more blogging done and pass on much needed information.

Take care all!!!!!! Be Well

I'm Back with Good News and More Healing Tips

Hello my friends sorry it took me so long to post, thanks for all your concerns. As you know I started the year with a broken radius, that had a hole in it from the Multiple Myeloma, had that radiated, and a week later, a small lesions on my loser jaw, that radiated. I then took a rest and went to Virginia and Florida to visit friends and family. managed to get a sinus infection that turned into a 'flu like cold. I think I was a little run down from all my treatments.

Personally I just don't know how you all cope with chemo, as the radiation is more than enuf to keep me tired.

My new oncologist came up with a way to find lesions, by doing a bone survey. Of course one more popped up in my R Humerus (upper arm) I had to have a rod inserted and that took a month to get back on my feet but actually to use my arms. Radiation for another 3 weeks and now all gone!!! Yea!

Staying healthy takes practice and dedication. I was not allowed to use my walker for several weeks due to the prospect of breaking my arm, so now I am back on the treadmill. The heat is stopping me from being outside but I did garden for 20 minutes today.

I learn something new each week and do not always remember it by the time I post. The hyperbaric oxen therapy is still on in several months for the broken arm. It is limiting to have the arms in this state, I finally get to do things I want to and have no arm strength and of course pain when I use my left arm. (I do not take pain pills as they muddle the old mind even more)

I recently read an article where the newest chemo for MM is not working very well when used with Dexamethasone, and I am sure this is true for other chemo's as well.

Dexamethesone, in my humble opinion, is an emergency use to relieve the pressure and swelling for the cancer and is great for a short term use but this study said it actually made some patients have unneeded side effects.

I also saw a different study, when one of the "new" chemo's being touted, was actually started in the 70's and to my horror was partly compiled from the pesticide DDT. It also showed that this new chemo is very similar to the 70's version with a few tweaks and a new fancy name. I will try and find the source again.

We are what we eat and are exposed to, so switching to a healthier lifestyle, is imperative. The new studies suggest that 1 in 5 will have cancer and if not stopped 1 in 2. We are in the middle of an epidemic.

Water, food, atmosphere have been polluted and altered, it is up to up, where possible, to grow our own food, read labels and drink clean water. Fluoride is another source of poison in our drinking water. Buy a simple filter and you can use the tap water, and let the filter take out the poisons. We are fortunate as we are on well water, have no idea how long we can do this, as water is becoming more precious than gold.

I will get some good information on these things and this will help us all have a better outcome.

Genetics has a part in all this, and I am finding this out the more I am treated.

Hope you have a good week will try and get this site going again on a regular basis. I am posting on my www.healingcancernaturally.net as I have neglected that but am going to start with a cute story about our ducks and geese. If you have read this blog from the beginning this just a new installment on nature.

I have posted a super video on home page about food and contamination, it is short.

Happy Summer Days and Recovery

Here is my Clematis taking on its summer dress. Nothing like your garden and flowers blooming prolifically to help you heal. I am almost back on track after several months of minor setbacks.

First the lesion on my left ulna allowed it to break when I hit the doorway, not MM, but slow healing. I found out a little more about radiation. I am allowed to have the hyperbaric for healing. However, not for 6 months. The docs tell us that the radiation is out of our system in 2-3 weeks...Hmmm. I cannot have the hyperbaric as the radiation interferes with the oxygen healing till 6 months have passed. I find this interesting as if the Radiation is dissipated then I should be able to have the hyperbaric.

I take Ioderal after each segment of radiation to remove the excess radiation so hopefully it does take it out.

I am excited about having the hyperbaric and hope the "powers that be " do not change their minds.

Thanks to Doug I pushed for a way to get tested every 6 months, that allows me to get a handle on my MM popping up. I had a complete body scan with xray's and that is how they found the plasmacytoma in my R humerus. It had eaten a hole thru the bone so the best cure was a steel rod then 3 weeks of site specific radiation. I started the radiation yesterday. Then I am thru with this. Pray for a non recurrence of a any of these lesions.

I find out more and more each day about cancer and also my MM. I have many lesions left on my spine, Femur's head/brain area but they are dormant at this time. Sooo I need to take my own advice and adhere strictly to my regime.

I actually feel relieved as I never really knew my status but obviously the polymva and the added supplements have been keeping these nasty things in check.

I am looking into some additional supplements to help boost my immune system and will chat about those next time.

After 2 weeks, am back on my feet after rod surgery - yes it was painful - but so is active Multiple Myeloma when it eats your bones away. Had to go to a different hospital but they did very well in taking care of me.

I am thankful for all the reprieves I am getting and now will blog more about helping those out there who need it.

I have added a couple of new funny video's to my website so enjoy. We will chat later, and yes Paula am happy to be back and will read your blog updates over the weekend.

www.healingcancernaturally.net Go have a laugh!