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Chronic Illness Support and Research Association (CISRA): Synergy Health Newsletter
Purpose: Synergy occurs when a dynamic process of cooperation and interaction leads to results that would not have occurred without that process. The name Synergy reflects the process by which we hope to accomplish our goals for the chronically ill: To inspire hope, to educate doctors, patients and researchers about new research findings and treatments, to provide resources, and to empower patients and their families to obtain the most beneficial treatments for themselves and to promote the research that will benefit all.Contact CISRA: Free Email Subscriptions and Membership Information
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(Disclaimer: All articles provided on the SynergyHN website are for information only and are not intended as medical advice. An effort is made to be accurate, however readers are advised to verify what is presented here and check with their own doctors. No guarantee of accuracy is expressed or implied. Neither CISRA nor the author receives any funding or income from any organization or manufacturer connected with the topics discussed.)
CISRA's Synergy Health Newsletter
List of Past and Current Issues -- Beginning With Most Recent
***New*** -- Issue 11 Preview, November 19, 2007 --
Vitamin D, the Vitamin D Receptor and Chronic Disease – Brain Lesions, Vascular Calcification and Osteoporosis: Two Views of Vitamin D Supplementation and Parathyroid Hormone
***PDF Version of the above article-- Vitamin D, the Vitamin D Receptor and Chronic Disease – Brain Lesions, Vascular Calcification and Osteoporosis: Two Views of Vitamin D Supplementation and Parathyroid Hormone
How to Lower Vitamin D Intake in Food and Supplements
Issue 10. Vol. 5(1) August 14, Summer 2007 --
Marshall Protocol News, DVDs; AAEM and FDA presentations, Townsend Letter articles,
Zinc oxide Allows More Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Book Chapter and Presentation
Improvement Rates on the Marshall Protocol: Data and Case Histories
Carbohydrate, Chlorogenic Acid and Benicar Sensitivity in Relationship to the Marshall Protocol: Preliminary Observations and Links to Theories of Chronic Disease
Improved Methods of Detecting Food Allergies/Sensitivities/Intolerances: Beyond the Pulse Test
Lysine, Arginine and Viral Infections
Almond and Walnut Allergy/Sensitivity
Acidity, Alkalinity and Bacterial Die-off Reactions
Frequency Specific Microcurrent for Pain Reduction
A Short Introduction to the Marshall Protocol -- With links to more detailed and/or technical information. By Amy Proal
Cautions - Updated (on the use of the Marshall Protocol, Testing for Food Allergies/Sensitivities/Intolerances, Diet Change
Issue 9. Vol. 4(2) Winter 2006
The Marshall Protocol in Laymen’s Terms -- November 12, 2005. Presentation before a Lyme Support Group Meeting (Transcript Part I)
Transcript Part 2: Patient Tutorial
Transcript Part 3: Commonly Asked Questions and Their Answers
Transcript Part 4: Questions From the Audience
My Progress on the Marshall Protocol -- Going Slowly and Cautiously To Achieve Success
Supplements That May be Taken to Avoid Vitamin D (***Updated April 15, 2008)
Some Useful Links Related to the Marshall Protocol
Issue 8. Vol. 4(1) Fall 2005.
Lyme Disease and its Relation to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Psychiatric and Rheumatic Disease--Sept. 2002
NEW UPDATE ON LYME and CFS Some Promising New Approaches to Lyme Disease and Other Related Chronic Illnesses--June 2005
2002--Some New Observations on Food Sensitivities and the Pulse Test
2004 Update on Food Allergies/Sensitivities and the Pulse Test:
Withdrawal Reaction Mechanisms, Overcoming Resistance, New Pulse Test Tips and Some Other Methods
2005 Marshall Protocol: Conference, Update, Corrections
Some Recent Topics of Interest: Immune Enhancement, Toxoplasma and Other Parasites, Reducing Menstrual Symptoms
Issue 7. Vol. 3(2) Fall 2004
New Evidence of Excessive Levels of the Active Form of Vitamin D (1,25 D) and it’s Role in Autoimmune Illnesses, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease
Marshall Protocol: A New Protocol for Autoimmune Illnesses, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease: Combating Cell Wall Deficient Bacteria and Excessive Inflammation ***Note Issue 8 Update, Conference, Corrections, below
A Parasitic Roundworm Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A Strategy for Completely Preventing Colds and Flus?
Issue 6. Vol. 3(1) Summer/Fall 2000
Magnesium Supplementation: Restoring Magnesium Levels Successfully Without Side Effects
Speeding up the Guaifenesin Reversal Process: Variable Higher Doses (VHD)
Book Review: The Hidden Drug, Dietary Phosphate and discussion of ADD and FMS
A Highly Sensitive Saliva Test for the Common Parasite, Entamoeba histolytica
A Selection of Summaries of Presentations from American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) Meetings:
Innovative Approaches to Asthma
Oxygen Therapy for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: Heart Disease, Diabetes and Obesity
Adrenal Stress Index and Carbohydrates: Patterns of Cortisol and DHEA
Patterns of Estrogen and Progesterone
Issue 5. Vol. 2(2) Summer/Fall 1999
1st Article: "Food Allergy/Sensitivity: The Pulse Test and Other Strategies"
Part I. Summary, Introduction, Why Food Allergies are Important
Part II. Pulse Test and Types of Allergy/Sensitivity/Intolerance
Part III. Other Do-It-Yourself Strategies
Part IV. Conclusions, References, Resources
*** CAUTIONS: Be sure to read these cautions before doing at-home food testing
2nd Article: "Practical Tips for the Low Carbohydrate Diet for Hypoglycemia"
Part I. How Allergies and Carbohydrate Addiction Can Interfere With Success, Simple Cooking
Part II. Brief Reviews of Some Low Carbohydrate Diet Books
*** CAUTIONS for Diet Change- Be sure to read these cautions before making significant diet changes
3rd Article: Can One Slow the Progression of Fibromyalgia Without Guaifenesin?
2002--Some New Observations on Food Sensitivities and the Pulse Test
*** New *** 2004 Update on Food Allergies/Sensitivities and the Pulse Test:
Withdrawal Reaction Mechanisms, Overcoming Resistance, New Pulse Test Tips and Some Other Methods
Issue 4. Vol. 2(1) Winter/Spring 1999
1st Article: "Pre Fibromyalgia: A Possible Explanation for Many Common Idiopathic, Functional and Pain Disorders"
Part I. Summary, Description and Compensation
Part II. Role of Environment and List of Disorders
2nd Article: "Guaifenesin and a Hypoglycemic Diet in Fibromyalgia: Common Errors and Misconceptions"
Summary, Part A. Common Errors
Part B. Guaifenesin Use: Theoretical and Technical Aspects
Part C. Hypoglycemic Diet: Some Clarifications
Part D. The Oregon Study: Responses to Misconceptions
3rd Article: How to "Map" Fibromyalgia: Review of Video and Comments
4th Article: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Video Review and Comments
Issue 3. Vol. 1(3) Summer/Fall 1998
1st Article: "Natural Therapies With and Without Salicylates"
Part A. Summary, Introduction
Part B. Table, first half
Part B. Table, second half
Part C. Additional Information--Allergies, Low Carbohydrate Diet
Part C. (continued) Additional Information on Miscellaneous Therapies
Part D. Physicians, Laboratories, References
Part E. Salicylates in Other Products and Food
Part F. Guaifenesin and Salicylates: Questions and Answers
Part G. General Rules for Assessing Salicylate Content and "Maybes"
Part H. Example of One Patient's Salicylate-Free Therapy Choices
Addendum: Dr. St. Amand's Views on Adjunctive, Nutritional and Symptomatic Therapies
UPDATE, July 25, 2000
2nd Article: Updated, Dec. 2000, Some Alternative Ways of Obtaining Better Quality Sleep
Issue 2. Vol. 1(2) Winter/Spring 1998
A Case History of FMS/CFIDS/MCS: Part 1. Early History and Environmental Medicine
A Case History of FMS/CFIDS/MCS: Part II. Guaifenesin
A Case History of FMS/CFIDS/MCS: Part III. Low Carbohydrate Diet and Summary
Alternative Sources of Books on Tape *** Free Braille Institute Resources Available for Those Too Ill to Read
Issue 1. Vol. 1(1) Fall 1997
Summary of Issue, Introducing CISRA, goals
Innovative Approaches to Fibromyalgia: Part I. Environmental Medicine (ELISA/ACT)
Innovative Approaches to Fibromyalgia: Part II. Guaifenesin
Innovative Approaches to Fibromyalgia: Part III. Low Carbohydrate Diet
(Note: R. Paul St. Amand, M.D., the originator of the use of guaifenesin in treating fibromyalgia, does not use or endorse the alternative, nutritional and environmental approaches discussed here (with the exception of the low carbohydrate diet). His views on these and other adjunctive therapies in fibromyalgia can be found in the Addendum found in Vol. 1(3): Addendum: Dr. St. Amand's Views on Adjunctive, Nutritional and Symptomatic Therapies
Update #1, January 2000: A New Book on MCS: Casualties of Progress
Update #2, January 2000: A Cold Remedy that Really Works (Alpha CF)?
Update #3, July 2001: Salicylate in Toothpastes -- For guaifenesin users and others concerned about salicylates
***New CISRA Update # 4 --April 24, 2006:
Part I: Upcoming Los Angeles Conference on Chronic Disease; Vitamin D Book Announcement; Marshall Protocol DVDs
Part II: Issue 10 Preview: “Herx” Reduction and Acidity; Hypoallergenic Supplements Correction
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About the Editor: Dr. J.C. Waterhouse graduated from the University of California, Irvine, cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, with a bachelor's in Biology (much of it pre medical). Dr. Waterhouse received a Ph.D. in Systems Ecology with a minor in Statistics from U.T. Knoxville, did research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and published several papers in scientific journals before becoming ill with chronic fatigue and immune dysregulation syndrome (CFIDS or CFS), fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease, and has since spent nearly 20 years studying these and other illnesses. More Information on Newsletter Editor
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