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  1. justine

    Hair results and supplement programme

    Hi xrunner, I just got my results back as well: I am high in mercury(still have a couple of fillings), arsenic, aluminum and nickel and my ratios are: vitality: (deemed inaccurate due to sodium interaction with metals?) adrenal: 1.5 (4.17) carboydrate/gluconeogenesis: 15 (3.3 - 10)...
  2. justine

    Looking for a good CFS doc in New Jersey/New York City

    Wow, rlc...thank you so much for all this great information!!:thumbsup: I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. This had to have taken you a bit of time to put together - thank you, thank you, thank you! I sincerely hope you are able to find a doctor someday that can put your own wondering to...
  3. justine

    Looking for a good CFS doc in New Jersey/New York City

    Hi rlc- Thank you so much for responding! I have been searching like crazy for info on Dr. Mirza but haven't been able to find much. I would be so interested in hearing how you know so much about him and where I can read more about him. Have you been given a diagnosis that you were able to get...
  4. justine

    Looking for a good CFS doc in New Jersey/New York City

    Hi all - I know this is a little bit of an older thread but I am also in the New York area and was looking for a new doctor. I was wondering if anyone has any more opinions on Dr.'s Enlander and Natelson now that a little time has passed? Also, that CFS roadmap from heapsreal is amazing -...
  5. justine

    Anyone have problems with Astaxanthin?

    Hi David - Thanks again for all your input:) I can't believe how this thing has totally knocked my socks off. I was doing so well! I feel like there is a vortex in the center of my chest sucking my energy out. Jeez. Here is a pretty good paper I found that explains some of the studies that...
  6. justine

    Anyone have problems with Astaxanthin?

    Thank you very much for your response, David! It does do amazing things - the link was very informative. Can I ask how long it took for these feelings to subside for you? I feel better tonight but it took a few days for things to calm down and it was severe enough to put me in bed for a few...
  7. justine

    Anyone have problems with Astaxanthin?

    Hi :) - I have been reading through these forums for a while now but have not really posted much yet. I am so thankful that this site is in existence - there are so many people here that are doing much good. I haven't had much to share but I do have a question about astaxanthin that I am...
  8. justine

    Please help with survey in analysis of PACE trial - urgent

    Hi Graham - I saw the little flier note and thought I would send my answers...I hope you get all the responses that you need! I would fit the "severe" category... current: 3, 3, 2, 3, 2,3, 3,3,3,3, 2.....bad: 3,3, 2, 3, 3, 3,3,3,3,3,3....good: 2, 3,2,2,1,2,2,2,2,2,2 Best of luck-...