Living by the Spirit versus the flesh

There were a couple times yesterday when I really missed the mark.

I fell out of the Ford Freestyle onto my grass when getting out, and got frustrated for tripping over my cane with my right (good) foot. The only damage was I got a little muddy, and a bruised ego. But I threw my keys across the yard in frustration at being so clumsy.

When I was playing tennis left-handed on the Wii, Lydia stepped up from the couch, and my Wii remote smacked her on a forehand swing. I kept playing the volley without comforting her for a bit, until my wife yelled at me to give her some comfort. I can be a knucklehead sometimes....

Encouragement Links

I'm going to list links here that I get either from friends, or stumble across myself

Grace Community Church (Auburn, WA) - see sermon series on Desperation (from Carol Brewster)

Exercise yesterday

I played a couple matches (3 out of 5 sets) of tennis on the Wii against the computer yesterday. I won one or 2 games, but the point is to get my left arm moving, and not let it be idle. Right handed, I'm doing much better. While playing my first match left-handed yesterday, I rolled my big toe on my left foot (again). It hurt like hell. I rolled it the night before also. I had one of my daughters tape my 3 largest toes together on my left foot, to prevent this again.

It's been agreed with my family that I should wear shoes in the house now. Especially when on the Wii ;-). It's ironic, but I can't wait for my orthotic foot brace on Tuesday the 9th of Feb. I think it will help me quite a bit, at least in preventing injury. My cane is great for any walking of any substance, in the meantime.

Conversation with my sister Carol

I called my sister Carol in Spokane yesterday morning. We had a good talk. Bottom line, she agreed with Debbie (my wife) to wait for a diagnosis from VA before jumping off to get my amalgam fillings removed. Also, the $6000 plus price tag for the Huggins Protocol plus travel and motel, sounded quite high to her. She mentioned Mexico as a possible alternative. There are also local dentists that can remove the fillings. My concern is the follow up needs to be thorough, in order to address the toxicity remaining, if in fact I do have mercury toxicity.

I have an action item from her to write to my dad. I should have done this yesterday. I'll do it today. Hunting & pecking now, hand is stiff. I need to pray.

Heart in praise, body hurting a bit

My heart is in a good place this morning as I wake up to prepare for the day, looking forward to the worship service at my church.

My left hand was very stiff most of yesterday, and their was noted weakness in the whole arm and hand. I felt like it was just a limp noodle for a while. Toward the end of the day, it was feeling a bit better.

As I type now, my left hand is getting real stiff.

More songs in my heart

Father, you are wonderful. Jesus, I adore you. Holy Spirit, thank you for songs of hope, encouragement, and faith. This morning I have

• The Words I Would Say
• What Faith Can Do
• Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good

I need to get my 2 ballerinas moving this morning. Lydia's blog is here.

When God wakes you up

I woke up just after 4am this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Lord, why can't you let me sleep?

Many thoughts are going through my head. As I laid back down to go back to sleep, I was inspired again by the basketball game I watched on Thursday. The Mt Tahoma girls varsity team had beaten the Bellarmine girls, who had beat them earlier in the season. As I watched the game, I was inspired how both teams played tenaciously. But I was the bus driver for the Mt Tahoma girls, both players and cheerleaders. My competitive juices were cheering for the hometeam, I considered Mt Tahoma my team for the night.

A followup story in the Tacoma News Tribune said that a pipe had broken in the gym at Mt Tahoma High School, ruining the home floor. It made sense now why I was asked at the last minute to drive. Not seeing the entire picture, I had judged the district for not planning properly. Thankfully, I was flexible enough to accept the job, even though I wasn't near home, and Durham had a uniform shirt waiting for me.

I told the coach after the game in the bus, that I was thankful that I had taken the driving job, because of how the team played. I don't think he realized just how much inspiration the girls gave me. Reading the story about the broken pipe, I also learned that the Bellarmine girls basketball team was ranked 6th in the state before this game. I am inspired by David vs Goliath stories, whether in the Bible or more recently. They help me to find inspiration, and reason for overcoming defeat, depression, and at this juncture, possibly a doctors death sentence.

I would like to take my 2 younger girls, SarahLynn (8) and Lillian (11) to the "home" game of Mt Tahoma girls at 3pm this afternoon. Lillian is my "soccer girl", it would be right before her indoor soccer game at 5:50pm this evening. The game is at Lincoln High School, 3 blocks from my house. They are playing Central Kitsap, who are in their same division. They beat them earlier in the season. From the standings, it looks like it's a tight race with Mt Tahoma in the lead at this point:

Narrows Bay Girls basketball 2009-10

2007 2008 2009

League Standings

.................................Win .......Loses

Mount Tahoma ...........5 .............1

Bellarmine Prep...........4 .............1

Central Kitsap.............3 .............3

Olympia.....................2............. 3

Stadium.....................0..............6

You might ask, why am I so interested in sports? I think it has something to do with how I was raised, I always wanted to feel "a part of a team" My wife also played women's sports, including basketball, at Stadium High while she was growing up. She can be a tenacious competitor, she embodies this in her current college studies, and how she challenges me to be a better husband, father, and overall better person.

Formatting messed up a bit, and I don't have the interest

in troubleshooting the html.

Good night, hopefully I can get a bit of sleep

before my quiet time.

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Some symptoms, and some encouragement

Some symptoms I'm having lately include my voice cracking (several times today). Makes me a bit nervous if I'm going to lose my voice sooner than later.

Also, the tremors were pretty bad today, especially before lunch. My left arm was going at it quite profusely, and my legs and right arm were having tremors as well, only not so severe. I got some encouragement from a couple of guys at my Celebrate Recovery group. One guy is into letting God heal me without going to man at all to remove the mercury fillings. The other guy has heard some testimony about removing mercury, so sees the sense in getting them removed.

I'm struggling with my wife in letting me seek treatment in removing the mercury fillings, due to her fear of us going into more debt. In my planning, I haven't been forthright with her in letting her know of my plans, but my son talked to her a bit, because I've discussed the possibility of him and me making a trip by car to Texas to get the alamgam removed and get nutritional counseling, teaching, and a diet set up for my blood type. I did talk to my wife when I got home from Celebrate Recovery, just for a short bit, because she's studying tonight. Because of my past manic behavior in "getting things that I want", she wants me to do more research and not settle for one person's method.

update - 1-30-10 I forgot to mention, that I'm not willing to go into debt for my recovery. I will be talking to my dad (this weekend?) about helping out with finances in removing amalgam fillings, and helping me to de-toxify.

My fingers can't type any more... hunting and pecking. Gotta go for now.

Prayer requests

That God would work out His will in my life, to His Glory, and His alone. I'm not afraid of dying, but would like to see my kids grow up... dance at my daughters (all 3 remaining) weddings, if possible. That I would not "shoot from the hip" in my recovery, but would be wise and do wise, thorough research, and possibly just trust in God's healing alone.

That I wouldn't wait too long, when God directs me with knowledge, I would take action, with my family's undertanding and blessing.

Thank you!!

Day in a nutshell

I was up at 6 this morning praying, in preparation for the day, for safety, strength, not only for me but my family. Driving up to Renton at 9am I noticed I was still a bit tired. The spaghetti noodles I had last night were wheat, which affects my digestion and overall sense of well-being.

I drove a 26 passenger shuttle bus, first time today. This was for New Life Christian off of Hwy 169 in Renton. Their spelling bee was in White Center, but we made a stop at a McDonalds for lunch on the way there. I got in a fender bender backing the vehicle up into a stall, because I didn't get out and see how the clearance was. The gentleman I backed up into had a small dent in his tailgate on his minivan, and was pretty miffed, I guess he was yelling at me to stop, but I couldn't hear him because my window was up. The insurance information was exchanged, and I apologized multiple times to him, but he was pretty miffed, even so he ended up shaking my hand before we parted. I had one of the dads on the trip with me take a pic of the damage, in case he trys to claim more than what is damaged.

Anyhow... rambling... I was pretty shook up about it, knowing that if I would have been more careful, I could have prevented the accident. Since I didn't have lunch, I walked from the church on SW 28th to the Safeway, about 3 blocks away, and got a salad for lunch, minus the cheese and croutons. Just ceasar dressing, chicken, and lettuce, basically. I was pretty worn out at this time from the stress of the accident, and the walk (up a small incline). My left leg was not cooperating very well, it's lost a good amount of muscle in the thigh area.

I couldn't even finish the salad, I'm starting to think that maybe I'm losing my appetite. I weighed myself this morning, and I was down to 162 lbs with tennis shoes on, after being at 175 a week or 2 ago.

The walk back to the church (mostly downhill) went much better, the salad gave me strength, and I was singing old songs in my heart to give me strength. Those old songs from By His Word and Peoples Church pop up now and then, like "In Him I live, and move, and have my being". Good stuff.... Thank you Jesus and Holy Spirit and Father God :-)

Trip back from White Center to New Life Christian was non-eventful. I decided to take Hwy 169 into Maple Valley for a more scenic trip home, I was in Auburn in 40 minutes, but from Auburn to Tacoma via 18 & 5 it took me another 40 minutes ... I used to try to go around all that traffic when I was working in King county, but don't mind it now.

Good day today

I got a late call to work for Durham at about 1:35pm, they needed me to sign in at 2pm for a sports trip from Mt Tahoma to Pierce College. I wasn't at home, so I had them get me a shirt, and did the trip. I was able to relax at the games, JV was pretty uneventful (Mt T got their goose cooked by Bellermine). The Varsity game was back and forth all game, and Mt T finally pulled away in the 4th quarter and won the game. I was really into the game, and the energy level in the gym was real high.

Feeling pretty good right now, but need to go to bed, as I have a trip tomorrow with New Life church in Renton to White Center, their bus needs to leave at 10:15am, so I need to leave Tacoma around 9am.

Motel booked for Marble Falls

I guaranteed a reservation at the Hill Country Inn in Marble Falls, in case I want to go to the Huggins treatment. (update 1-29-2010 - I need to do more research before I commit to this treatment. See post here about my wife holding me more accountable.

Cancellation - 24 hours in advance to cancel out

Hill Country Inn

Confirmation # 133657

830-693-3637

$49 a night (including weekends) for at least 7 night stay

$696 (14 nights)

13% motel tax

$ 89.18

Total: $785.18

April 11th - arrival

April 25th - departure

1101 U.S. 281

Marble Falls, TX 78654-5112

Healing prayers

From "Prayers that Avail Much"
Health and Healing

Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You asking You to heal me. It is written that the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if I have committed sins, I will be forgiven. I let go of all unforgiveness, resentment, anger and bad feelings toward anyone.

My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and I desire to be in good health. I seek truth that will make me free – both spiritual and natural (good eating habits, medications if necessary, and appropriate rest and exercise). You bought me at a price, and I desire to glorify you in my spirit and my body – they both belong to you.

Thank you, Father, for sending Your Word to heal me and deliver me from all my destructions. Jesus, You are the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. You bore my griefs (pains) and carried my sorrows (sickness). You were pierced through for my transgressions, crushed for my iniquities, the chastening for my well-being fell upon You, and by your scourging I am healed.

Father, I give attention to Your words, and incline my ear to your sayings. I will not let them depart from my sight, but keep them in the midst of my heart. For they are my life and health to my whole body.

Since the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in me, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to my mortal body through His Spirit who dwells in me.

Thank You that I will prosper and be in health even as my soul prospers. Amen.

Trying to take it easy today

So that I can keep my fingers and legs moving freely. I was on this computer too long yesterday ;-)

I received a list of 4 names with phone numbers from Shari Forrest of Huggins, I've added an action item to my list to contact these folks. They have gone through the 2 week program, and are willing to testify of the program. They had various ailments.

I also have another diagnostic appointment, a followup for the cancer, a CT scan next Tuesday morning at the Seattle VA. It's early, 9:30, and I won't be able to eat breakfast, so hopefully I won't be too tired to drive up. I'll probably hit the canteen cafeteria for an early lunch following the CT Scan.

Very tired and beat

Driving a sub route that I haven't driven before is tough, going through an illness. I made it though, with a little help from some Mason students and Geiger students. Made it safe and sound back to the bus yard on S. Tacoma Way, however because I was emailing and on the phone, and updating my blog most of the morning, I was real tired and sore.

My left hand was very uncooperative. Also, my right hand is acting up more. I got a nice cramp in my right calf while closing a window after dropping off students. The left leg and foot were both not moving very good. I took the cane to the dispatch office today, I'm to the point where I don't care if they know I'm having problems moving.

Driving doesn't take a lot of muscular movement, it takes more awareness of traffic and cognitive thinking, so as long as I get some rest before driving kids, I feel like I do a fairly decent job. I did miss a couple corners (dropped kids off at the wrong side of the streetr), that has a bit to do with getting used to a route also, so I don't feel too bad.

The elementary kids were much quieter than the middle school kids, but I got help from both sets of kids as far as getting around the route.

Using Topricin cream on my hands and wrists, and a heating pad on my back. Middle left back is aching quite a bit. The tremors were really firing off on all extremities after I got done with both routes. I ate a good meal (breakfast bowl without the pig meat) at Jack in the Box, and that settled the tremors down quite a bit. Basically, they are continuous in the left arm and left leg, and start up in the right arm and leg when they get stressed or I'm very tired.

Going to go to bed pretty quick.

Preparing for Marble Falls

I need to go to work now, so real quick. I need to get a Panoramic X-ray from a dentist sent down to the Huggins Dr's in Marble Falls, TX, so they can see what the charges will be for my care. Next session is April 11th through 24th. Quote from Dr. Valentine is $112 for this X-ray. Left message with Advanced Dental Clinic in Tacoma for a quote also.

I need prayer for God's direction & guidance for this.... it's going to cost some money. Details in another post.

MRI's have been scheduled with the VA in Seattle, they are for Feb 17th.

Physical Therapy is scheduled for Feb 11th at American Lake VA

EMG is scheduled for Feb 12th 8am at VA in Seattle, Debbie is planning on taking the day off from work. Since it's presidents weekend, kids are home from school (YEA) so Lydia can watch the girls.

Need to go, bye.

Need to sign out for a while

My hands are starting to get stiff now. Have some other errands... love,
Barry

Thoughts on overcoming

The Bible in the book of Revelation makes it clear that we overcome by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus), and by the word of our Testimony. Whether it's an illness, a habit, hangup, communication barrier, or any other barrier, I need to keep in constant mind that Jesus will get me through this, but my part is to testify of His greatness, so that He gets the glory.

I was listening to our pastor on the subject of suffering yesterday waiting for my foot casting, and reminded that our suffering is not meant to punish us, but is meant that we might be a blessing to others who are going through their own suffering. We cannot truly be a comfort for others, unless we've gone through suffering ourselves prior, learning to lean on the strength of God in the process.

Suffering means pressure, confined, oppression in this context. Here's the context (2 Cor 1:3-11) It's not an event or circumstance itself, it's the way we respond to the event or circumstance. The rain falls on the just and the unjust alike, but I have a response that I choose to this event. My response (based on the 3rd sermon in the series) is to seek God in each circumstance, and He will direct, comfort, and get me through the circumstance.

Christ is All

The Lord reminded me as I came back from my rounds with taking kids to school this morning of this. I have been so focused on me, and my illness, lately, and God's blessing on me, that I've failed to mention much about those I love.

Debbie (my wife) is such a blessing. She unselfishly serves our family 24/7. She is working 22+ hours a week in home care, caring for those that cannot care for themselves, plus 4 hours on Mondays caring for her infirm mother in Puyallup's South Hill. On top of this, she is taking a full load (required by her financial loans) this quarter in her pursuit of her AA in childhood education at Tacoma Community College. She rarely complains about this, and is very diligent in her studies, sometimes staying up until the wee hours of the morning completing assignments. Honey, I do love you very much! As we approach our 22nd year together in marriage, please be assured of my love for you, and of God's love for you as well.

My purpose in writing this blog is to capture my thoughts, track my health, my research, but as I write more, it's becoming clearer that this blog become a testimony of God's goodness, His healing power, His great love for His people and the world at large. I think that part of my frustration earlier on those days when I struggled (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually), were due to not journaling. God wishes for me to journal as much as He is prompting me, not so much for myself, but for those who might benefit from my testimony.

Song in my heart this morning

When I'm driving with my daughter Lillian, she really gets into this song. I believe it's a song for all people that are in a state of suffering. I'll tell you, it really gets me right between the eyes! :-)

The Words I Would Say
Three in the morning,
And I'm still awake,
So I picked up a pen and a page,
And I started writing,
Just what I'd say,
If we were face to face,
I'd tell you just what you mean to me,
I'd tell you these simple truths,

Be strong in the lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
Gods got his hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why your here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

Last time we spoke,
You said you were hurting,
And I felt your pain in my heart,
I want to tell you,
That I keep on praying,
Love will find you where you are,
I know cause I've already been there,
So please hear these simple truths,

Be strong in the lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
Gods got his hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why your here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

From one simple life to another,
I will say,
Come find peace in the father,

Be strong in the lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
Gods got his hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why your here,
Take your time and pray,
Thank God for each day,
His love will find a way,
These are the words I would say

Book List

A Cancer Therapy: Results of Fifty Cases and the Cure of Advanced Cancer (Paperback) (Max Gerson)

Uninformed Consent: The Hidden Dangers in Dental Care (Hal Huggins)

It's All in Your Head: The Link Between Mercury Amalgams and Illness (Hal Huggins)

The Great Physician's Rx for Health and Wellness (Jordan Rubin)

An answer to prayer

What a fantastic day. My wife and I sat down, while I started watching "The Beautiful Truth" earlier this evening. It is a very good documentary that documents not only the harm that mercury fillings pose (both to patients, but also dental workers), but also the toxins in our food supply (processed food). It also offers a way to beat cancer through natural methods. Highly recommended. Here's a short excerpt specifically on the amalgam mercury poison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQsi777_B1g

Dr. Hal Huggins is featured in a short interview, following a demonstration in video of mercury vapor from amalgam fillings.

This movie is an answer to prayer, not only for my understanding, but for Debbie as well. She needs to understand my desire to be well, and the process that will be involved in the healing, so that she can see the barriers to this healing process come down. One of the barriers at this point is financial. We both need to trust God for the finances, not only to keep the house, but also to provide for my healing. I believe this movie helped her to understand what's at stake, and what needs to be done.

I want to thank all the people who are praying for us. For my health, for our finances, for a job that pays well. You are all very much loved. I should be hearing back from Tacoma Schools shortly about the position as a substitute bus driver. I also want to thank Brian from Hanger in Lakewood, for his recommendations in videos. The Beautiful Truth video is indeed beautiful.

I have been feeling increasingly stronger today, as compared to the last few days. I didn't need to take a nap at any time today. I believe this is due to the prayer, my time with the Lord, keeping in the presence of the Lord throughout the day, and keeping on my green tea and other supplements regimen.

This movie also made me aware (once again), about the necessity to try to avoid processed foods, even foods that are "fresh". Debbie mentioned that it may be wise to invest in a juicer, even though we currently have a Vitamix.

I'm rambling now, and my left typing hand is getting stiff. God bless, and good night :-)

Need prayer on family support for detox

My wife wants me to have a diagnosis of ALS before getting treatment from any system that is not "traditional". I would like to live to see the rest of my daughters and son married, and to see my daughters at least graduate from High School.

I do believe in Divine healing, but God also gave me a brain. God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. As I study the brochures from Huggins Applied Healing, I'm very interested in looking into their solution. For their view of ALS, see http://www.hugginsappliedhealing.com/als.php

I will wait for the VA to come up with a diagnosis, but at the same time, whether it's ALS, MS, Parkinson's, or whatever, they are all related in that they are all autoimmune diseases. Which means, that the solution is to remove the source of what's causing the autoimmune response, and to detoxify the body (before it's too late). I thank God that I have life insurance to provide my family a debt-free house, but if I can live, in my opinion, I can possibly work the rest of my active days and make an income.

The FIRST thing I want the VA to do after a diagnosis is to take a blood test looking specifically for heavy metals. The ALS Association web site specifically states that this test is at the discretion of the physician, however, since I have 8 metal fillings, I'm going to demand this test.

Tuesday update

I woke up pretty strong this morning, a few minutes before the alarm at 6am. Had a nice prayer time, then promptly went into getting ready to take the girls to school mode. I made a travel mug of green tea (caffeinated) for the road, and made a thermos of decaf green tea.

I went to get fitted for a foot brace (orthotic device) for my left foot at Hanger in Lakewood, WA. Brian took a casting of my foot and leg up to near my knee. The device I chose will have a design with soccer balls, and a red, white and blue background. This should help me walk better. I have a follow-up in 2 weeks (Feb 9th, 2pm). Brian (the guy who took my cast) seems very knowledgeable, he's a UW grad, and enjoys working in the field. We enjoyed a conversation on toxins, and he gave me some documentaries to check out on netflix.com

After the appointment, I dropped by the church to pick up my water bottle I left there on Sunday. The church office was closed, but the smell of Vietnamese noodles was in the air, so I went over to 38th St Pho, and had a nice bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup. That was before noon, it's nearly 1:45pm now, and I still feel pretty good, though my left hand is getting stiffer the more I type. Almost ready for hunt n peck mode now.

I emailed Shari Forrest of Dr. Huggins group, and let her know that I will be reading her materials over the next couple of days, then get back with her later this week or early next week.

Hunting & pecking now, gotta go for now.

A long day today

I was on the phone with Shari Forrest discussing the Dr Huggins regimen to remove toxins following removal of amalgam fillings, when I got a call from Grant Elementary. Lillian had knocked out one of her front permanent teeth, thankfully the entire tooth. The food service person put the tooth in milk, and we were able to go to the Community Health Clinic off of Portland Ave.

The dentist (Dr. Samuels) was able to re-insert the tooth, and hopefully the root and nerve will re-attach. It was a long afternoon at the dentist office. I had a thermos of green tea with me, which helped immensely.

I'm taking 6 capsules of blue green algae, 3 kelp tablets, 2 multi-vitamins, 3 times a day. Also, taking a fish oil tablet with my morning regimen of the above.

I had my moments today, probably because I was up so early this morning (just after 4am). I took almost an hour nap from 11am to 12 noon. Right now, I'm feeling pretty good, but my lower left back aches a bit. A lot of taxi driving with the girls, I had to go to the Hanson's to pick up SarahLynn, then go to the ballet studio to pick up Lydia, and didn't get out of the ballet parking lot until 8pm.

Information from DrHuggins on Dental work

I received email this morning from Shari Forrest of Dr Huggins in Colorado Springs. She cautions against jumping into getting the amalgam fillings removed by any dentist. There is a lot of followup, and especially with my compromised immune system, she recommends me going to Texas to go through their program.

After talking to Shari over the phone, she indicated it will be a 2 week program, taking place in Texas. I will need to call her back on Tuesday to get more details.

I still need to read through her brochures, will try to do that today.

Where it hurts

I just got back from taking the girls to school, and finished the dishes. I've noticed that when I'm actively doing something from a standing position, my lower back on the left side aches quite a bit. Not at the spine, but it could be where my last kidney is.

I've got a to do list including getting an appointment with the VA probably for my CT scan on my chest (since the VA is following up my cancer care also.

I'm hunting & pecking now, both hands are quite stiff. Need to go get a shower.

Feeling SO VERY GRATEFUL

As I update my blog, and search through the links I find, I find myself weeping at the compassion of a MIGHTY GOD.

I'm currently listening to continuous praise and worhip streaming from Eric Fox's blog. His family is just awesome. The link that I'm listening to links to blogspot, his wife is keeping the text blog up because Eric cannot type. If you want an awesome time of worship, please connect to this:

http://www.ericjfox.blogspot.com/

I'm SO thankful for

• Jesus, the Holy Spirit, my loving Heavenly Father
• my Family
• my Church family
• my extended family
• The Internet - Yes, the Internet can and IS used for good
• The people who have given their time to post so that I can learn and understand

Action Items for the next week

1/24/10 - Contact Advanced Dental care Completed via email 1/24/10

1/27/10 - Read through the rest of the Huggins brochure materials

1/27/10 - Go through "The Beautiful Truth" again, posting references to this blog

1/28/10 - Contact list of references provided by Shari Forrest of Huggins

1/28/10 - Contact my dad, and anyone else willing to help pay for the 2 week program in Marble Falls

ALS Links of interest

The ALS Association Jan 24, 2009 new article on 1st stem cells transplanted to spine.

Advanced Dental Clinic, Tacoma, WA For removal of amalgam fillings (which are 50% mercury)

Huggins Applied Healing .. seems to be the leader in the anti-mercury fillings movement

Lou Gehrig's Disease: The Military Connection and ALS (YouTube Video)

Eric Fox living with ALS (YouTube Video) "Jesus Bring the Rain" (VERY moving)

Eric Fox blog

Eric Fox pleads for Iplex in the US (YouTube Video) (1st Gulf War vet)

Special Program for Iplex and ALS

FDA issues position statement on use of Iplex in ALS

Pride of the Yankees (Lou Gehrig story) on Netflix

Mercury Poisoned

Neurotoxic Effects of Mercury in Dental Nurses in Norway

25 Member Advisory Panel Rejects FDA Safety Report on Mercury Fillings

The Beautiful Truth (documentary)

Praise for Green Tea

The more green tea I drink over the last couple of days, the better I feel, as far as movement in my left hand. I was having real issues earlier today typing, and had to do some hunt and pecking. Feeling pretty good right now, typing away pretty fast. Normally I can type 60 to 70 wpm.

Medical Nightmare links

Radiation Treatments turn deadly

Draft Last Will and Testament

Debbie and I were discussing some of the things to do in the event of my passing.

From the Life Insurance funds:

1) Pay off the house (approximately $153,000 owing as of 1/24/2010

2) Pay off the 2006 Ford Freestyle

3) Get insulation in the attic

Swallowing a bit hard

When eating toast a few minutes ago, I noticed that I had problems swallowing. I'm really having issues typing today also.

ALS Naturopathic remedy

The VA in Seattle (2 different neurologists) said the symptoms I am experiencing most likely point to ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). Link below may be helpful, I will have to make a new page with just links as I do my research.

http://www.electroherbalism.com/Naturopathy/Regimens/ALS_Regimen.htm