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  1. J

    Skin heals very slowly

    Sorry to dig up an old thread. Just wanted to thank all for the previous info--- and to post my experience with this... Basically, I had mosquito bites that wouldn't heal since mid-July (It is now early November). After reading this thread- I applied Zinc Oxide cream nightly--- and they're...
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    Did taking SAM-e help anybody?

    Sam-e was the first "thing" I tried on my long path. Was awesome for me. Basically- take it before going to bed, then have "jump outta bed" type energy upon waking. Also a sharpness, a clear-headedness that I hadn't experienced before... Unfortunately, this feeling only lasted a few weeks...
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    Please help decipher my 23andMe results

    All, Just an update- and another thank you. I'm feeling much better energy-wise(actually bright eyed and bushy tailed BEFORE the alarm goes off in the morning(first time in my life that has happened- and has been this way for several weeks). Even as I posted my above question, i found my...
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    Please help decipher my 23andMe results

    Critterina, I'm more of a lurker/researcher, so I don't post very often- there fore I may not know how to add your quote to reply to it. I don't really know what 7 out of 10 means for you. If it's energy (and not other symptoms) you might consider mitochondrial support. Basically, In the last...
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    Please help decipher my 23andMe results

    Caledonia/Critterina, Thanks! I've done a fair bit of research(still don't know a lot about this though), but I knew some on this forum would be able to easily say, "This means this--- that means that"... So, thank you for your intelligent/detailed posts! thanks, Jimmy
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    Common rarity in 7 out of 7 ME/CFS patients based on 23andMe results

    I'm CC, but I have not been formally diagnosed with CFS/Me. But, improving with some of the supplements though...
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    Please help decipher my 23andMe results

    Hello all, I have a decent (not great) grasp on this methylation stuff, but am still on the up-and-down roller coaster and would like some insight from this great resource(people and forum)... I am currently taking: metafolin(solgar) tmg(bulk powder) sublingual methylcobalamin(source naturals)...
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    Question for Freddd

    Freddd, Thanks for the info. I've been lurking around here for quite some time, so I'm familiar with the basics. I have improved quite a bit- was just interested in the injection vs. sublingual aspects.... thanks for the info!
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    Question for Freddd

    Freddd, I live in Boise and haven't been able to find anyone who offers Methylcobalamin shots here. I sometimes travel through the Salt Lake City area- may I get information for doctors(naturopaths, etc...) who offer B12 injections there? People who meet your criteria(methylcobalamin...
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    POTASSIUM- when does the Hypokalemia stop ??????

    cool. thanks for the info!
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    POTASSIUM- when does the Hypokalemia stop ??????

    Adreno, What do you think is the max daily dosage of Potassium? I've been up to 4-5 grams with good results, but am paranoid about going higher. I also do feel a "crash" after re-starting to workout again. BUT, I have many other variables going on- so I can't be sure this is the cause(I'm...