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Alternative Health Live Chat with Kristina
June 10, 2009

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19:58:18	HeidiT	Hi Kristina, this is Heidi (your Facebook friend)
19:58:31	kristina	Hey Heidi! It is so great to see you here. How are you?
19:58:35	HeidiT	aka "star" on your website
19:58:40	kristina	Welcome, Dave
19:58:51	HeidiT	I am 7 mos pregnant and wanted to ask if a hair analysis would be accurate
19:58:57	Dave	Hi Kris
19:59:45	kristina	Absolutely, and very useful for this period of your pregnancy and for your delivery and postpartum period. More info on Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
19:59:56	kristina	Welcome, AC
20:00:05	HeidiT	Very good. I've been planning to stop in but keep on forgetting.
20:00:22	Dave	BillsE says hi to you kris, and all others who remember him.
20:00:28	kristina	You can also order the HTMA online at the link above and we ship you want you need.
20:00:36	kristina	thanks
20:01:11	HeidiT	Sorry, I got kicked out b/c I had to allow pop-ups to access the HTML
20:01:25	kristina	Please go ahead with your questions and comments. I will also work to advance a new colon health related thread tonight.
20:01:35	kristina	good to know
20:01:58	HeidiT	I remember reading in your book that your poop should "float." What is the significance of this?
20:02:08	ac	Hi Kristina...this is a follow-up to my inquiry last chat...I have an intact healthy unused colon (ileostomy due to surgical error 12 yrs ago). I have been doing your suggested enema series...how long should I continue to do the series with the soap and salts?
20:02:21	kristina	One topic I want to advance tonight is the role of intestinal parasites
20:02:22	HeidiT	Mine have "floated" lately, but I ate corn on the cob yesterday and it looks like I had undigested COTB
20:02:38	jackiep	I just read your book. Actually, still am, on my fourth reading. I have several questions. First, you said that some people needed to eat up to a stick of butter a day. I wonder HOW exactly one does this without starchy food.
20:03:04	ac	do you also suggest any other additives to the enema series?
20:03:10	kristina	Did you know that the following list is commonly known to be symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis (microbial imbalance)? * Abdominal pain * Myositis * Constipation * Anaemia * Anorexia * B-12 deficiency * Rectal hemorrhage * Blindness * Hematochezia * Hemoptysis * Dysuria * Central nervous system impairment * Chest pain * Chills * Chronic fatigue * Colitis * Coughing * Diarrhea * Digestive disturbance * Dizziness * Fever * Enlargement of various organs * Headaches * Vaginitis * Jaundice * Joint Pain * Weight loss due to malnutrition * Weakness * Immunodeficiency * Nausea / Vomiting * Swelling of facial features * Sweating * Insomnia * Skin ulcers * Rectal prolaspe * Mental problems * Lung congestion * Memory loss * Night sweats * Muscle spasms
20:03:14	HeidiT	On parasites, I seemed to have a candida problem that has cleared up taking alfalfa (serendipitous as I'm using it for another purpose)
20:03:27	jackiep	Second, is pasture-raised butter a good choice if one can't get it raw? Or is there little point if it's not raw?
20:04:24	kristina	AC, the best way to tell how well the enemas are working to keep your overall health in balance is to have a seasonal hair tissue mineral analysis.
20:04:49	ac	I have read about different recipes...do you suggest any one in particular..as my colon is unused
20:04:50	HeidiT	What, in your opinion, is better? Raw, nonorganic milk / dairy products or organic pasteurized dairy?
20:05:03	kristina	For you, my best guess is to take daily enemas indefinitely
20:05:26	kristina	Floating poop has enough fiber in it
20:05:44	kristina	Corn doesn't digest well for most people.
20:05:46	HeidiT	Ah, I see!
20:06:00	kristina	Hi Jackiep
20:06:12	HeidiT	I juice a lot of veggies (dandelion greens, celery as of late - possibly corresponding with the floating poop)
20:06:31	kristina	Butter....how to eat it without eating starches???
20:06:38	kristina	Melt it on all warm food.
20:06:44	ac	is aloe vera additive a good enema recipe to soothe the colon?
20:06:45	kristina	Eat it plain
20:07:01	HeidiT	I really appreciate finding out I am a fast oxidizer, I am supplementing with magnesium and it seems to be helping with pregnancy symptoms.
20:07:21	kristina	yes, pasture raised butter is a good choice, always
20:07:48	kristina	I am honored that you are on your fourth reading of my book, Ten Days to Optimal Health.
20:07:51	jackiep	*kewl, cause can only get raw milk* in PA, no milk products**
20:08:24	HeidiT	I ask b/c I don't take my doc's advice and eat raw cheese from time to time when pregnant
20:08:39	ac	I also took your advice last chat to use ashwahala(sp?) and eleutro(sp) ... great suggestions....both have been very beneficial
20:08:58	HeidiT	Ashwaganda is the 1st one
20:09:05	kristina	As far as cleansing enema recipes, the most therapeutic is sea salt and either lavender or peppermint oil.
20:09:14	jackiep	you said you ate a lot of raw meat to heal yourself. I wondered what you meant by a lot. I can tolerate nearly-raw beef, but usually only buy burger (which I cook to medium) or tough cuts (which I slow-cook).
20:09:25	kristina	or the goat's milk soaps
20:09:26	jackiep	Pasture-raised beef is so expensive, I rarely buy steak.
20:09:56	kristina	Well done on the juicing, Heidi. I should have you juice for me, too!
20:10:17	HeidiT	I even juiced alfalfa for a couple of weeks - but it produces A LOT of gas!
20:10:26	HeidiT	But now I understand how cows thrive on the stuff
20:10:56	ac	I have used the castile soap with the peppermint for the 1st enema and sea salt for the 2nd....is it OK to do the enema every day? I haven't done the coffee yet...maybe tomorrow
20:11:00	HeidiT	Very rejuvenating
20:11:06	kristina	To find out your oxidization rate use a HTMA or Metabolic Typing
20:12:00	ac	do you recommend adding baking soda to the sea salt enema? and in what quantities?
20:12:18	kristina	All raw dairy is going to make pregnancy better, delivery better, and baby healthier! Go to www.westonaprice.org to learn more. Also, note that Sally Fallon has reviewed my book.
20:12:41	kristina	AC, can you tell us how your health improved using Ashwaganda and Eleuthero?
20:12:54	kristina	Welcome, Scott!
20:13:21	kristina	I have eaten as much as 1.5 pounds of raw meat daily.
20:13:23	ac	I am more energetic and I have overall better sense of good health
20:13:59	ac	The eleuthero tea is wonderful...even my husband is enjoying it
20:14:11	Scott W	Hello, Kristina. I haven't been around for a while. How is your Mom doing?
20:14:38	kristina	Yes, ground is cheapest grass-fed meat. A great source of very high quality meat is North Star Bison.
20:14:50	HeidiT	Here's an interesting article I found on a listserv. I suspect the genes mentioned may have to do with differences in oxidation rates (esp. the DHA content of milk): http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/511688/
20:15:17	jackiep	I get pasture-raised meat locally, but can't afford large quantities of steak until I'm not disabled
20:15:28	ac	after doing the enema series daily, do you recommend colon hydrotherapy and how often?
20:15:34	kristina	How Often To Take Enemas
20:15:43	kristina	you did it, smile!!
20:16:07	kristina	Of course, there is no single prescription for everyone. A hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) gives you a picture of what toxins are stored in your body and what toxins you need to remove. Using the hair analysis on a seasonal basis will guide you to the colon cleansing program that will most suit your needs.
20:16:31	kristina	Thanks for asking, Scott.
20:16:46	jackiep	ok, this might be a tad too chemistry-oriented, but my next quesiton is about the whole deal of getting enzymes in your food - enzymes being protein, protein being denatured by acid, I don't understand how enzymes in your food are going to do anything
20:17:04	kristina	My mom, who had a hemorrhagic stroke in February, is actually doing very well.
20:17:09	HeidiT	I am glad to say I haven't suffered much from constipation at all this pregnancy - but that may have in part to do with the magnesium supplements I'm taking.
20:17:20	jackiep	once they hit your stomach, except act as an additional protein source, since denaturing enzymes makes them not fit their substrate anymore
20:17:29	kristina	She had been struggling much more than she is now because she had months of absolutely no energy.
20:17:42	HeidiT	I've had my "problem area" bleed a couple times and told my doc about it, but I struggled much more with it 1st pregnancy.
20:17:45	ac	can you please tell me what minerals, vitamins, nutrients, etc, are absorbed by the colon? and if it is unused...what happens?
20:18:22	kristina	I have found that Gotu Kola has helped her out tremendously
20:19:34	Dave	Re parasites Kristina mentioned earlier, a local colon hydrotherapist says she sees some returnees from Iraq/Afganistan full of them because of conditions. Usually takes three sessions to work them out.
20:21:13	kristina	Gotu Kola supports the body's normal tissue repair process, promotes normal development of connective and epithelial tissue, and promotes healthy blood vessels
20:21:54	Dave	Is it a supplement?
20:22:16	kristina	Enemas, done well, provide the same benefit as colon hydrotherapy so you only need to use colonics if you want to.
20:23:08	HeidiT	Kris I'm gonna go - but know that I can chat much more frequently on Wed nights now! Maternity leave coming up...
20:23:22	HeidiT	I will try to remember to come in person for a HTMA.
20:24:14	ac	Will I be washing away any important linings or necessary mucus in my colon if I do daily enemas forever...will I affect the muscle tone of the colon with daily enema also?
20:24:16	kristina	Enzymes in food...Did you know that breast milk is enzyme-rich? Breast milk is in the raw, uncooked state which means it contains natural enzymes to aid in its digestion, thus requiring little digestive effort on the part of the infant.
20:25:21	HeidiT	That's absolutely true - And did anyone know that if a mom gets milk from a human milk bank it is GASP - pasteurized?
20:25:52	kristina	Enzyme-rich, which is easily digested food, can be assimilated with less energy expenditure
20:26:04	jackiep	I get little human breast milk in my current diet ;) There's a few "alternative" things I've never "got" (though your book cleared up some of them for me). Enzymes, I don't get it. Seems like it'd just be more protein after it hit the stomach acid.
20:26:28	HeidiT	There's a great group on Yahoo called Milkshare where you can get milk from milk donors and not get the pasteurized stuff - not to mention, milk banks are EXPENSIVE
20:26:57	HeidiT	Yeah, I have a hard time understanding the enzyme concept too. Certain enzymes are active at different pH's
20:27:15	HeidiT	Take pepsin for example
20:27:44	kristina	I have been working with Diagnos-Techs and their Gastrointestinal Health Panels.
20:28:02	HeidiT	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsin
20:29:01	kristina	I am simply amazed at how commonly I see Blastocystis hominis, entamoeba hartmanni and histolytica, Clostridium dificile, Toxoplasma and more in people's stools
20:29:25	kristina	And, then, when we eliminate those organisms, how their health improves.
20:29:36	kristina	Gotu Kola is an herb
20:29:54	Dave	Thanks.
20:30:02	kristina	We offer it in liquid and capsules from Standard Process and Medi Herbs
20:30:10	HeidiT	What is a natural alternative to antibiotics for treating C. dificile?
20:30:15	kristina	Bye, Heidi.
20:30:23	kristina	Thanks much for coming on tonight.
20:30:28	HeidiT	Sorry I'm not gone yet
20:31:04	ac	hopefully in time my colon will be strong and I will think about a reversal of my ileostomy...so for now, daily castile enema followed by sea salts...and maybe coffee too.....what about the baking soda additive to the sea salts? any other additives?
20:32:06	kristina	The colon is thought to absorb sodium, potassium, water, acids, gases, some short-chain fatty acids metabolized from plant fibers and undigested starch, and vitamins synthesized by bacteria (biotin and Vitamin K).
20:32:50	kristina	Hi Butch
20:32:52	jackiep	Next question is... I understand you recommend sea salt. Generally, it has very little mineral content other than sodium and chloride, so if one has very hard well water, makes bone broths and has lots of organic veggies, seems the mineral are OK.
20:33:36	ac	with an ileostomy we are continuously dehydrated...the enemas help with the hydration too...also always take a vitamin each day
20:33:41	jackiep	I've been using Lite Salt for MANY years as I have a tendency to lose potassium, and it's half potassium. I haven't started enemas yet, and because I have bp issues, I thought the solution should be isotonic, but wanted more K instead of Na.
20:33:54	jackiep	So do you think Lite Salt would be inappropriate for this use?
20:34:08	kristina	I don't believe that enzymes are destroyed in the stomach.
20:34:28	jackiep	*P.S. I had* bp issues, I've been doing raw milk for a month, which has made it harder to tightly control bg, but has lowered my bp significantly - I'm off Lisinopril now.**
20:34:40	ac	why sea salt???
20:34:51	kristina	Saccharomyces Boulardii
20:35:24	jackiep	sorry my questions are so long - they don't fit in one message ;)
20:35:41	ac	would iodized table sea in the enema work too?
20:35:51	kristina	accharomyces boulardii (SB) is a live yeast which scientific studies suggest protects the gut from amoebas and cholera, may keep candida from spreading, alleviates diarrhea caused by c. difficile, Crohn's disease and diarrhea of unknown cause in PWAs, and traveller's diarrhea.
20:36:22	HeidiT	Does Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Brewer's yeast) offer similar benefits?
20:36:23	jackiep	hmmm... if food is solid, in a mass, in the stomach, some enzyme content would not be destroyed because it'd be physically protected from the acid... but liquid foods, probably not so much
20:36:32	kristina	Probiotic Supplements
20:36:43	kristina	Ortho Saccharomyces Boulardii 60 count
20:37:31	HeidiT	That's kinda what I suspected - that the foods acted as sort of a "buffer". That's also why it's thought that probiotic foods (kefir, kombucha, etc) keep the stomach from destroying the probiotic bacteria
20:37:50	kristina	Sea salt contains about 80 mineral elements that the body needs.
20:38:12	kristina	Coconut water is also an excellent source of minerals.
20:38:22	kristina	especially potassium
20:38:45	HeidiT	ok now I'm gonna go - my back is killing me but will come back again. Thanks, Kris
20:38:59	ac	thank Kristina...perfect answer.....it will definitely be sea salt?
20:39:18	kristina	yes
20:39:37	kristina	Iodized salt is not recommended.
20:39:46	ac	Did you suggest coconut water for an enema additive?
20:40:36	jackiep	Does coconut water stop leg cramps? Lite Salt is half potassium and stops them IMMEDIATELY (though is nasty). And can be kept by the nightstand (which is good cause they mostly happen at night when I forget to salt my food for a while).
20:40:41	jackiep	<- doesn't like salt
20:40:53	kristina	The adrenal glands, located one on top of each kidney, are stress glands that help us cope with internal and external stress factors, both physical and mental. Additional jobs of the adrenal glands include: Manufacturing mineral corticoids, which balance all the minerals (builders and communicators) in the body. For instance, mineral corticoids help insure calcium is absorbed into the bones and magnesium to the muscles. Mineral corticoids balance our electrical system with sodium and potassium so that our nerve impulses are adequate. Mineral corticoids manage our salt and water
20:41:26	jackiep	lite salt is not iodized, which I probably have an iodine deficiency cause I haven't use iodized salt in about 2 decades...
20:41:31	ac	I have been using the celtic sea salt...but if I do the enemas daily, I was thinking I could use table salt if i ran out of sea salt....I won't do that
20:41:34	kristina	In other words, if one has mineral balance issues, check your adrenal health
20:42:40	jackiep	<- has adrenal issues (sister has severe salt-wasting form of congenital adrenal hyperplasis) so I lose K FAST on low-carb - hence the lite salt for 2 decades now
20:42:46	kristina	Yes, coconut water does stop leg cramps, but again, the adrenal glands are likely not functioning well and are so key to overall health that I would address this core issue
20:43:25	kristina	I am new to coconut water but it seems to me that it could be a fabulous enema implant.
20:43:27	jackiep	it's genetic in my case - hard to address with only one copy of the gene for the enzyme that makes cortisol and aldosterone
20:43:51	kristina	Hi Joe!
20:44:41	ac	besides the daily enema series...should I also do any type of implants to keep this colon healthy?
20:44:49	jackiep	can you buy coconut water canned? I don't think I've ever seen it except from whole coconuts when I lived in FL
20:44:52	kristina	Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to any of several autosomal recessive diseases resulting from mutations of genes for enzymes mediating the biochemical steps of production of cortisol from cholesterol by the adrenal glands (steroidogenesis).
20:45:26	ac	is coconut water the same as coconut milk?
20:45:38	jackiep	yeah, I know ;) I did a seminar on CAH in grad school - my sister was the first person with the severe salt-wasting form who lived - she's all over the medical literature (not by name, of course)
20:45:52	kristina	Even with your genetics, you still want to optimize your mineralocorticoids
20:46:16	kristina	no, coconut water and coconut milk are very different
20:46:17	jackiep	no, coconut water is what you get when you poke holes in a whole coocnut and drain it, coconut milk is the liquid after mashing the meat of the coconut
20:46:55	kristina	I posted the definition for others to follow the subject!
20:46:58	jackiep	yeah, I'm starting on freeze-dried raw bovine adrenal cortex in a day or two (when they arrive)
20:47:03	ac	thanks..I am definitely new to this information...I appreciate it
20:47:16	kristina	Good question, AC
20:47:57	kristina	more information on parasite infections: In some people, intestinal worms do not cause any symptoms, or the symptoms may come and go. If you have some of these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean that you are infected. This symptoms are also signs of other diseases. Common signs and complaints include coughing, cramping abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea. In more serious infections, diminished sex drive, skin-itching, fever, nausea, vomiting, or bloody stools may occur.
20:48:03	jackiep	gotcha kristina, it's a pretty esoteric subject though ;) I never expect anyone to know what it is - my sister makes NO cortisol or aldosterone at ALL; I make some but not as much as people who have 2 good genes as I only have 1 good gene
20:48:14	kristina	Also, my home page will soon have a bit on parasites
20:48:26	ac	I am sure Whole Foods has coconut water
20:48:33	kristina	What are the main symptoms for you and your sister?
20:48:46	kristina	Yes, Whole Foods does. I just had some tonight from there.
20:49:31	jackiep	my sister? her main symptom is she will die if she doesn't take aldosterone daily - lack of cortisol won't kill her, but she is usually either over or under medicated, thus has symptoms like Addison's or Cushings
20:49:41	kristina	Anyone else have anything they want to talk about as we will be wrapping this up for the month in 10 minutes.
20:49:52	ac	adding coconut water to my shopping list for the morning...shall I use it for an implant? will it soothe???
20:50:02	jackiep	I don't know WHICH of my symptoms are adrenal as I have a lot of other health problems
20:50:10	kristina	We won't have the daytime Live Chat this month as I will be out of town. We will continue the daytime live chat in August.
20:50:42	kristina	You might try it, AC, and let us know how it worked for you. We are paving the way here.
20:51:06	kristina	That is hard.
20:51:10	Dave	Looking forward to the parasite issue as I've had some pass, though not recently.
20:51:59	ac	thank you Kristina...you are most helpful....I will keep you posted on my unused colon progress....have a good trip and talk with you soon..on to coconut water!
20:52:18	kristina	The risk of being infected by pathogenic organisms through food and water is ever increasing. This is due to several reasons: immigration; frequent overseas travel; importation of vegetables and fruits; lack of a public health policy to screen food handlers for transmissible pathogens; outdoor and wilderness excursions; alternate lifestyles; agricultural pollution; pets at home, etc.
20:52:40	jackiep	in my case, cows who poop near the well ;)
20:52:43	Dave	How about bifudis as an implant, maybe only 2 or 3 ounce solution to retain?
20:53:02	kristina	Given the stress inherent in modern living, it is essential to give the body adequate nutrition to lessen chances of adrenal exhaustion; and, in many cases, to assist the healing of the adrenal glands themselves. Persistent fatigue, a racing brain, an inability to "turn off" the feeling of being stressed out, as well as a lack of vitality, all point to adrenal exhaustion. The good news is that by keeping your blood sugar balanced, by eating small amounts of food often, and by eating animal protein throughout the day, you can keep your adrenal glands in a vital state of health.
20:53:18	jackiep	from anyone, not just kristina, any advice for a newbie who is semi-scared of the whole enema thing and procrastinating?
20:53:48	kristina	Bifidonate works in the large intestine to keep it healthy and help deter undesirable bacteria
20:53:53	kristina	More info on Bifidonate
20:54:11	ac	there is nothing scary about enemas...it is all about well being and optimal health
20:54:44	jackiep	my bg is not balanced, I'm a T2 diabetic for over 20 yrs, on insulin for 2 years niow, and have something that might be chronic fatigue for 2 years now also (since a surgery)
20:54:50	kristina	my written material on using enemas safely
20:55:02	kristina	Also, you can find two clips on YouTube under my name
20:55:05	jackiep	I read everything on your site and bought a couple videos
20:55:28	jackiep	just... seem to not get around to it - don't know why I'm so hesitant
20:55:29	ac	I have added the enema series to my morning ritual...make for a great and healthy day!
20:55:46	jackiep	how long does it take to take a series?
20:55:58	kristina	my YouTube videos
20:56:10	kristina	A series takes 1/2 hour to one hour
20:56:26	ac	take your time...about 1/2 hour plus to my morning
20:57:16	ac	since receiving Kristina's advice on the enema series I feel wonderful.....
20:57:53	kristina	Thanks, AC
20:57:58	kristina	A very sweet way to end.
20:58:02	ac	refreshing and healthy beginning of the day
20:58:02	kristina	Next Live Chat
20:58:08	kristina	7pm, July 8th
20:58:14	ac	bye
20:58:20	kristina	bye all
20:58:25	jackiep	will be back! I've got more questions! :) thanks very much kristina and everyone!
20:58:29	Scott W	bye
20:58:32	kristina	sorry if I missed any questions or didn't fully address your issues
20:58:35	Dave	bye, all be well.
20:59:06	kristina	Please do call or email or come back next month, or all of the above, if you want more on a certain subject

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