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[Way Too Happy]

Hello everyone, I really would appreciate it if someone could provide me with the name of a doctor or clinic where I can get treatment for my chronic sinusitus. I've already been to the international clinic in Seoul and was told that they could no longer help me. I've also been to Soonchun Hospital and was told that I needed to have sinus surgey. I am hoping to get a second opinion from another doctor before deciding whether or not I should have surgery. So, any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciate.

[Anda]

Sinusitus comes about as a reaction to some form of a protein like pollen as a rule. Here in your drug stores you can buy enzymes to aid with digestion. Enzymes also break down proteins thus fixing up sinus problems. So while you have sinus trouble you can pop enzymes.


Wearing a face mask might help also if you know what is causing the problem. Like is it outside air or inside air. Is the problem at work or home etc.


The other thing that can help is either a good air filter or an ion generator.

[rachel phillips]

There are a few things I do that help me be more comfortable and get over it faster when I have an attack that may be of use to you while you are waiting on the second opinion. A daily or twice-a-day saline bath seems to help the most. Mix a teaspoon of table salt with two cups of warm water an a pinch of baking soda. Pour it into a shot glass (I use the little disposable paper soju cups), tilt your head back, pinch one nostril closed, and sniff up the solution with the open nostril. Then blow your nose gently and repeat on the other side. Simple decongestants (you may have to skip this because your sinusitis if chronic) help me too, but you should avoid antihistamines because they may stuff you up more. Finally, A cold mask, like the previous poster mentioned, will help keep the air moist around your nose. It may also get you a bit of sympathy from your co-workers.

[Sliver]

Rachel and Anda but sorry, did you even read the post? The poster is asking not for home remedies and particular modes of treatment but if we know a good ENT specialist in Seoul. Do you even really know what CHRONIC sinusitis is?

A reaction to pollen like protiens would typically be described as seasonal rhinitis. Chronic sinusitis is (thought to be) triggered more by intrinsic factors specifically over release of histamines, leukotrienes and PAF from eosinophils or and more commonly by nasal blockage (deviated septum and/or polyps) leading to a condition of chronic infection or recurrent infection by bacteria. Sometimes the infection can be caused by very difficult to treat organisms, specifically a fungus called aspergillus. I could go on but wont.

To Rachel and Anda, I know you were only trying to help so I guess I posted so others might actualy think about giving the poster the information they need before this turns into another "chicken broth for rectum cancer' thread.

To the poster, sorry I don't know about any good ENT specialists but I can understand the suffering that your undergoing and am sure you have tried everything from echenacia to topical steriods, not to mention anti-biotics.

That having been said I am a great believer in obtain second, third and fourth medical opinions (especially in Korea) so good luck.

[Anda]

Um, did you know Siver that first stage digestion relies on enzymes and that cooking and processing destroys these enzymes that should be present in our food intake.

Do you realize that a product like Actizyme made for septic systems containing first stage enzymes along with a Baccillus bacterial culture will fix up yeast infection quick smart in humans.

Do you know that our digestion system relies upon bacteria for breakdown of our food and that taking medicine that many of these so called doctors recomend upsets the bacterial balance and causes bad bacterial infections that going to another doctor won't fix.

You see all you have talked about is bad bacteria and a yeast infection and the bodies reaction to their by-products. Proper eating overcomes these problems. Try eating uncooked sourbread dough and see how quickly your health improves. You see by providing the right conditions you get good bacterial types into your digestion system instead of the bad.

So much for doctors. Oh, and your chemist shops will sell you dried sourbread dough for 40,000 won for a small packet so much for honesty in modern medicine.

[marsha marsha marsha]

This guy totally saved me when I was diagnosed with asthma while in Korea. He will fix you right up! Trained in America and speaks perfect English. His nurses don't so ask to speak to him directly. He's cool and not into all that Korean control b.s. He knows all about sinus infections too, took care of that with me also.

Dr Lee at the Korea Allergy Clinic

3462.1977 or 3462.1978

Tell him his favorite patient that moved to Egypt sent ya and needs a good doctor like him here!! ;o)

[Sliver]

Anda wrote

[matthews_world]

Go to a pharmacy. Bring a Korean friend along. In Korea you can buy some prescription meds without a prescription. Ask the pharmacist.

If over-the-counter medicine doesn't work, go to a clinic, not emergency room, with same Korean friend.

[Anda]

Lets see then Mr Sliver if I go to agricultural sites then I can come up with infomation like the following:

Biological Disease Management

Microbial balance is the key to disease management. Disease is a symptom of poor balance. The key is to address that imbalance, and this should involve a combination of the mineral and microbe management skills considered earlier and task-specific microbial inoculums. There are new microbial products, which address virtually all problems, including those related to mould, rot, nematodes, insects and pathogenic bacteria. Specialist fungi, for example, can be introduced, which can induce plague diseases in insect hosts. A species of bacteria called Bacillus subtilis is showing tremendous potential as a seed-dressing and foliar spray. These beneficial bacteria release metabolites, which are antagonistic to a wide range of pathogens in the soil and on the leaf.

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Now you will notice that yeast belong to one group group of mould. Yeast as far as I know can change form.

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/webwise/spinneret/microbes/fungi.htm
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And this should show that the body has to be in a weakened condition for things to happen.

Fungal Infections
Lung infections resulting from inhaled fungi and yeasts have been recognised for a very long time, but are still not as common as allergies. It is common for such infections to be occupationally related, as a result of long term exposure to fungal spores or aerosolised yeast cells. Immunosuppression is also a common predisposing factor to respiratory fungal infections. Other host factors such as age, smoking and underlying illness may also play a part in depressing the normal defences of the lung to such an extent that fungal infections may establish. Some pathogenic fungi known to cause lung disease due to colonisation by the organism include Blastomyces dermatitidis, Histoplasma capsulatum, Coccidioides immitis and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. These fungi exhibit a morphologic transition from the mycelial or saprophytic form to the parasitic form found in infected tissue, in most cases a conversion to a budding, yeast-like form. Opportunistic fungal infections have commonly been caused by Aspergillus species and the yeast Candida. These infections, usually insidious in onset, depend primarily on altered host resistance rather than inoculum size. Of all the species known to infect a debilitated patient, four species account for the vast majority of such infections: Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Rhizopus arrhizus.



http://www.nutritioninstitute.com/yeast_info.html

Yeasts multiply as single cells that divide by budding (eg Saccharomyces) or direct division (fission, eg. Schizosaccharomyces), or they may grow as simple irregular filaments (mycelium). In sexual reproduction most yeasts form asci, which contain up to eight haploid ascospores. These ascospores may fuse with adjoining nuclei and multiply through vegetative division or, as with certain yeasts, fuse with other ascospores.


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Now to help the system balance I might use fulvic acid:

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Staphylococcus Aureus: [Pneumonia, eye infections, skin infections such as (boils, impetigo, cellulitis, and post operative wound infections), toxic shock syndrome, meningitis, food poisoning, osteomyelitis, and many others]

Shigella Flexneri: [Severe gastroenteritis (bacillary dysentery)]

Salmonella Typhimurium: [Food poisoning and enteric fever]

Bacillus Cereus Group: [Food Poisoning]

Candida Albicans: [Yeast Infection]

Streptococcus Mutans Group: [Dental plaque and tooth decay]

Escherichia Coli: [Food poisoning, urinary tract infections, traveler's diarrhea, diarrhea in infants, respiratory tract infections, and wound infections]

Haemophilus Influenzae: [Ear infection, pneumonia, meningitis, throat and sinus infections including epiglottitis in children and sinusitis, and suppurative arthritis in children]

Enterobacter Aerogenes: [Wound infections, urinary tract infections bacteremia, and meningitis]

Klebsiella Pneumoniae: [Lower respiratory tract infections, nosocomial infections (infections spread in hospitals), urinary tract and wound infections, and bacteremia]

Streptococcus Pneumoniae: [Pneumonia, meningitis, sinusitis, otitis media (ear infection)]

Streptococcus Pyogenes Group A Beta Hemolytic: [Skin infections, upper respiratory infections (i.e. strep throat), impetigo, hospital-acquired infections, scarlet fever and more]

"I was diagnosed with hepatitis c and refuse to go on interferon. For the longest time I had no energy, and felt terrible in every way, liver pain, legs ached. My mother had read about heallix and knowing I was tired of spending money on herbs and other things sent me a bottle of heallix after one week I feel like a new man, a new leaf on life. Working again, alot more energy, not where I want to be yet but 50 percent there and its only been a week. THANK YOU ITS A MIRACLE!"

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Heal Most Type of Infections:
Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Yeast, Mold etc!

The following is a list of some of the more common ailments my customers have been using HEALlix for:

ACNE: Clean & scrub face thoroughly, let dry. Apply topically to the dry surface of the face into the acne. Repeat this twice daily, especially at bedtime. Also, take the maximum dose until the acne is clear.

BRONCHITIS: Take the maximum dose until 100% healthy. Continue for 1 week.

CANDIDA: Take the maximum dose until you feel your health has recovered completely. Take the regular dose for 2 weeks.

COLD, COUGH, ITCHY THROAT: Take the maximum dose. Consistency is the key with a cold. If you have the courage, I snorted into my airways. It was painful, but very effective.

CUTS: Rub directly into the wound and use as a flush to clean. Take the maximum dose to prevent infection.

DENTAL PLAQUE: After regular brushing, dip brush and scrub teeth thoroughly. The plaque on your teeth will come right off

ECZEMA: Take the maximum dose, and apply undiluted directly onto the skin three times a day especially at bedtime. Once the eczema is gone continue taking HEALlix orally at a regular dose for 1 week.

FLU: works quickly if taken at the first signs of the flu. Take the maximum dose until symptoms subside. Continue regular dose for two days.

HEPATITIS: Take the maximum dose until you feel healthy. Continue the regular dose for 2 weeks.

PNEUMONIA: Take the maximum dose until healthy, then continue the maximum dose for 2 weeks. Regular dose for 2 weeks after that. If you have the courage, snort some into your lungs, it is completely safe, just a little painful.

SINUS: Take the maximum dose until the symptoms subside. Continue on the regular dose for 2 weeks.

STREPT THROAT: Take the maximum dose consistently until the symptoms subside. Continue on regular dose for 3 days after.

YEAST INFECTION: Take the maximum dose until you feel your health has recovered completely. Take the regular dose for 2 weeks after. Douche with the maximum dose.

http://www.heallix.com/


http://www.fulvic.com/

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Then of course I'd make sure that I had trace elements in my diet.

All about Sea Minerals

Useful Information about Sea Minerals�

by Andros A.....

Seaminerals are a rich source of essential minerals and trace elements, derived by natural processes from the ocean. All the minerals and trace elements in the Seaminerals are in a water soluble form, and thus more easily absorbed by the body. Taken daily, they can provide minerals and trace elements sometimes lacking our diet.

THE IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS AND TRACE ELEMENTS

Adequate levels of minerals and trace elements in the diet is one the most essential requirements for a healthy and disease resistant body. Unfortunately, the majority of people, both in the general public and among professionals, are completely unaware of the tremendous benefits of a balanced intake of minerals and trace elements. When it comes to mineral nutrition, the gap between scientific knowledge and general practice is astonishing. Over the past 10 years, research into minerals and trace elements has brought some fascinating facts to life. This has essentially been of two types - research into what functions they perform, and research investigating a link between mineral intake and the prevalence of various diseases. Some of it is summarized here - if you would like more information, please follow the links at the bottom of this page.

Some Facts

Almost all biochemical processes of the human body are dependent upon adequate levels of a number of different minerals. Both minerals and trace elements are vital components of, and help to regulate, the 20,000 odd different types of enzymes in the human body.
On a cellular level, minerals play a role in many activities, too numerous to list here. Calcium, magnesium and potassium and others work both together and against one another in exciting and relaxing nerve and muscle tissue.
Hormonal secretion of glands is dependent upon mineral stimulation. Each endocrine gland of the human body requires a minimal daily supply of specific minerals in order to sustain perfect hormonal balance in the body.
Adequate mineral levels, in particular magnesium, are essential in the regulation of neurotransmitters.
A number of minerals, and not just calcium, are essential in building strong bones. These include magnesium and phosphorus, and as such, magnesium deficiency has been implicated in osteoporosis.
All elements work together as a collective whole, and a deficiency of one can partly disrupt the assimilation, uptake and function of other minerals and vitamins.
Among the trace elements, Copper, Chromium, Lithium, Vanadium, Molybdenum and several others have been shown to be essential. Trace elements are generally overlooked in nutrition, mostly because they have subtle effects that are not easily understood or studied. However, there is limited information (very few studies have been done) suggesting that others may be of benefit.
The link between inadequate mineral intake, and disease

Some of the most interesting research linking mineral intake and disease, has involved large scale population studies in hard water areas (hard water is water that naturally contains a high proportion of minerals, especially magnesium and calcium). These studies have consistently shown that hard water areas have significantly lower rates of both heart disease and colon cancer when compared with soft water areas. The colon cancer study (studying 1,714 deaths) showed that the higher the mineral content of the water, the lower the mortality rate.

There are a great number of studies showing the link between minerals and disease. If you wish to find out more, please follow some of the links below:

The magnesium website
http://www.execpc.com/~magnesum/

A Taiwanese study of pancreatic cancer
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?uid=10094247&form=6&db=m&Dopt=b

Dietary magnesium intake
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~frf/forum96/littlef.htm
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A lack of Silica in the diet is a no, no in reguard to Moulds. Read carefully the above and you will see that mould doesn't have to be a problem. Oh the suppliers above I in no way say are good or bad. I have my own suppliers that I've checked out good and proper.

[Sliver]

Anda

Thankyou for the links. It is clear to me now your opinion on disease management.

I found the UK site about fungus interesting though unrelated to medical practice. Don't get me wrong all sources of information are welcome.

The heallix site is trying to sell healix. Read my comment about my opinion on medical sales. I do not discount testimonies but there is not way that you nor I can truely know all factors affecting a sick person from a written testimony on a website where the main purpose is to sell the product. This is called critical review of literature. Anda really your pretty cool and I wish we could meet and talk about stuff like this because I do have an open ear.


The "Feast without Yeast" site well yeah its all good (although another site trying to sell something) but now I am wondering what all this has to do with chronic sinusitis usually caused by a physical obstruction.

execp website = dead link. That having been said the levels of minerals in the body is crucial to health. You have no disagreement from me with regards to the summary you gave me.

Taiwonese pancreatic cancer study well it's on Pubmeb and the "n" value of the study is good. But how can you expect me to critically review the article when what you provide is the abstract and nothing else. I no longer have full subscription to Medline and even if you do many articles are similar to this, abstract only. I would need subscription to the actual journal.

What is needed in interpretation of medical literature is critical review.

Mark Twain once stated "Lies, Lies Damn lies and statistics". This is particularly true in medicine. Anda, please don't misunderstand me. I am a sceptic not only for the remedies your expousing but for all things released for treatment. The biggest culprits of misinformation about clinical trails of pharmaceuticals are the drug companies themseves.


To sumarise, the biggest problem is that many within the medical profession lose site of the primary goal. That is to treat the sick. Instead they focus on the cute nurse, the ego trip, (in hospitals) the legal and political system and the MONEY.

Another problem is where I think you have misjudged me. There is a difference between recognised "medicine" and "complimentary medicine" for want of better terms. We can also include eastern medicine in this thinking.

So let me try and make very clear my opinion.

I like the term WHOLISTIC MEDICINE. Sure, it has become cliche but what I am trying to type is that I don't discount your opinion. However I do have a question.

Do you think that the different aspects of medicine, perhaps too simplisticaly stated as western, eastern, natural and alternative (eg. homeopathy, reflexology etc) medicines can live together?

I would hope so and that we all approach things not know to us with an open mind.

Perhaps I am wrong but I think you do not think that these different areas of medicine can exist together.

Anda, I have seen many people die, many. I have become friends to dying people, too many. Have you ever smelt the stench of decaying tissue in a cancer ward? Have you ever had an advanced AIDS patient that you gave appoval for expendature on "non traditional therapy" for, decide to squirt his blood at you because the staff didn't give him jelly for desert? Have you repedetively watched the degeneration of elderly from Altzheimers, Lewy body disease or even something as innoculous as a fracture of the femur bone? I have to many times and it makes me sad to think about it. I think we should do anything that can possibly help such tragedy.

I hope that all realms of medicine can exist in balance. For every testimony on the Heallix site there are testimonies I could could give about conventional medicine. Why can't it exist together? (This last question was not just specifically for you)

Again, perhaps I am wrong but I think you do not think that these different areas areas of can exist together.

Tell me if you think different.

Again, Anda thanks for you post.

[Anda]

I was only trying to get quick support that the things that I was mentioning had a link to assisting with sinusitus.

Most of the ills that we come down with can be linked to diet including tap water intake and lack of exercise. I mention tap water as apart from all the chemicals that are added it is generally hard water full of calcium salts so that is doesn't desolve pipes like good acid water does. Of course it goes a long way to assisting us to get hardened arteries but so is life.

Natural soils that have a high biological activity contain humic and fulvic acids that have a major effect on health. Natural soils have a good supply of trace elements. Natural foods eaten raw provide enzymes. Natural foods eaten raw support good intestinal bacteria.

Now if one eats supermarket foods along with cooked and processed food then one gets sick. This is often from the intake of too much sodium and not enough potassium along with a major lack of trace elements. With all the chemicals in our foods good bacteria die and bad bacteria thrive.

The natural health shops are total rip-offs with a lot of what they sell doesn't work.


Oh, I used to assist with postmortems. Like cutting peoples heads off for the doc to take a look and stiching bodies back up after the doctors had finished with them. I have worked in many hospitals in all wards. I have also done ambulance driving picking up dead people etc. The trouble is, most people don't want to help themselves or to even learn about why they are sick.

[7969]

flonase. tyr this spray and you will be set. i used it for sinusitis for a couple fo years, but my problems have cleared up now and no longer need it. works wonders fo ryou, but you need to apply a special cream inside the nose as well so it doesn't dy up so much.

best of luck.

[Sliver]

Anda wrote

[Anda]

It is not proteins as such but organic acisd that are leached into the water from the soil. I buy my water and have it droped off to me. But most days I go mountain hiking or what I call rock hopping up mountain strams. I drink the water even knowing that there is waste polution going into the stream further up the mountain. Mountain streams are self claning within a short distance as the water leaches through sand and is also exposed to lots of air so biological activity quickly braks down any waste matter.


If you are living in a city here then you can only go so far to off-set the conditions you live under. I eat whole foods and stay away from processed foods as much as possible. I take some fulvic acid and make sure I get my trace elements.

The better seaweed powder that you can get in Korea is good but only if you mix it with raw egg yolk otherwise our stomack bacteria won't process it. Try mixing it with raw egg yolk and you will feel the difference within 20 to 30 minutes.