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Post 21

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


*jots herself some notes*

I searched the site, and the local health food place does carry their stuff, so I may head on into town. I'm not real energetic, but I do feel like fresh air and a LITTLE activity would be a good thing.

I may look at getting some of their "System Well Immune system" too. I take a multi-vit and a C&E mix, but it seems like I'm sick constantly these days. Maybe something like that would help.


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Post 22

Evangeline

Does your multi include minerals? Zinc helps with fighting infections, chromium stabizes blood sugar, calcium for bones and teeth,...

Did I mention that I work in a natural food store? smiley - winkeye
smiley - smiley


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Post 23

Evangeline

forgot the l
that would be stabilizes blood sugar...


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Post 24

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


The food store connection would explain the vast knowledge! smiley - winkeye

Yeah, it's multi-vit, mineral, and has ginko and ginseng. Of course, if I were more consistent about remembering to take it, it would probably do me more good...smiley - blush

But, I'm REALLY sick of being sick, so that should be a good incentive!


On that note, I think I'm going to wander off to town for a little while, do some shopping, have a little lunch! smiley - smiley


Thanks for the advice, Evangeline, it's appreciated! smiley - cheers


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Post 25

Evangeline

You're welcome. smiley - biggrin

I've worked at that natural food store since 1991, and it only seems like forever.smiley - winkeye

Have a nice trip!smiley - smiley I hope you find what you need in town.




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Post 26

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


Well, they had the Fennu-thyme, so I got it. They didn't have the immune system stuff. Did my town run, then came home and took a nap! smiley - sleepy

Since you're an expert smiley - geek on the subject, how much difference is there between brands? I assume the stronger stuff at health stores is better than WalMart generics, but is there much difference beyond that? The local place only carried a few Nature's Way products.


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Post 27

Evangeline

The difference between brands is a tricky subject so one step at a time...

Ingredients: should be all natural and no fillers or preservatives preferably organic or "wildcrafted".

Potency: There is a difference between mg of weight of the herb per capsule and the mg of standardized active ingredient at a particular concentration.

If the possibilities are narrowed down to natural, same potency, and all that separates is the brand... Then the brands such as Schiff, which is available at Wal Mart, are okay. There are other brands such as Nature's plus, Garden of Life, and Nature's Way that do not make their products available to discount mass marketing out of respect for the natural food industry. If those products were sold to wal marts, wal mart would buy cases and cases to get volume discounts (which would undercut natural food retailers). Also, with some products, such as perishable herbal remedies, this isn't good because it causes more than necessary manufacture and inferior quality is a possibility.

If a choice was between two reputable brands, say Nature's plus and Nature's Way, all else being equal I'd pick the least expensive.
smiley - cheers


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Post 28

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


Cool, that helps! I didn't know if this was a case where you needed to shell out bucks for "top of the line" stuff, or if the products were really pretty similar. I'm a generic buyer for some things, but I understand the need for quality in many areas, like medication and toilet paper! smiley - winkeye


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Post 29

Evangeline

Take your vitamins!

Feeling any better?
smiley - smiley


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Post 30

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


Yeah, I am, thanks! smiley - cheers

Still far from a bundle of energy, but I made it through most of the workday before I pooped out. So that's a vast improvement!

You alright today?


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Post 31

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


PS I remembered the vits this AM, too! smiley - biggrin


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Post 32

Evangeline

You seem to be on the mendsmiley - ok

Today was pretty quiet, just housework around here.
smiley - smiley


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Post 33

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


It's about smiley - bleep time I mended, I've been sick ever since I went to Pennsylvania! smiley - yikes

Housework's a bore, but better than major catastrophes, I guess smiley - smiley


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Post 34

Evangeline

smiley - yikes That's a few weeks...isn't it?

Depends on which catastrophe... smiley - winkeye I really don't enjoy housework.


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Post 35

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


It's been a couple weeks...I started coming down with it on the 15th smiley - ill

Between the travel, the wrist, and getting sick, this place needs some SERIOUS housework done! smiley - yikes


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Post 36

Evangeline

*trying to avoid housework*

How are you? Is that cold still hanging around?
smiley - smiley


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Post 37

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


Hi, Evangeline! Didn't see your post until just now, have been jumping between Hootoo and football.

K-State leads Oklahoma! GO, WILDCATS!


The cold is mostly gone, though the cough lingers. I feel a lot better, even if I don't sound it. The wrist continues to be a pain; details in my journal if you're interested.

Oops, game's back smiley - run


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Post 38

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


Halftime: 21-7 K-State!!!!


Woohoo! smiley - cheers


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Post 39

Evangeline

I read your latest journal. Sorry about the looming prospect of smiley - sadfacesurgerysmiley - cuddle. I've worn wrist braces(ace bandage material with a metal splint up the middle), they are not comfortable to anyone, more of an annoyancesmiley - grr really.

Take it easy on the wrists... no more handstands and smiley - somersaults...


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Post 40

rangerjustice (formerly warrior ranger)


I'll try and restrain myself, though it'll be tough if we hold the lead!

I am definitely WAY ready for this wrist mess to be over with! smiley - cross


Everything ok with you other than housework?


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