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vertigo and electrolytes, help if you can

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07:52 PM, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 .. Posted by mommaofmany

Oh, I might be able to help with some of your symptoms.

Have you tried apple cider vinegar for your heartburn/nausea? It can really help! Take a couple of teaspoons several times a day, with or without a meal. My husband does not take chalky tablets and more at all after using this. You can't overdose, so use what works.

As for the anemia, do you cook with cast iron pots? That alone can often fix the problem. If it doesn't, try increasing your intake of *fresh* whole wheat. Get a mill, or find a friend with one. Vitamin E is essential for the hemoglobin to be able to carry the iron and vit. E is difficult to get in large amounts. Freshly ground whole wheat is a wonderful source. It oxidizes quickly, though, so it is not present in purchased flour. When we started milling our flour, several of my children had warts. Warts are also a sign of Vit. E deficiency. They were all gone within a couple of months and haven't returned (and it's been years!).

Iron tablets (and pregnancy in general) often cause severe constipation, which can/will cause hemmoriords. You don't want those!! Eat lots of fresh fruits and especially dark green leafies. Try a green smoothie every day. You'll be surprised at how good they taste and how easy it is to go. Here's my basic recipe: http://www.homesteadblogger.com/mommaofmany/66976/

For the dizziness, you could try a homemade "Gatorade" drink and see if it helps. Here's a recipe: http://www.recipezaar.com/93652

Congratulations on the wee one!!

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05:40 AM, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 .. Posted by gokings13

I had similar symptoms..........
Found out I am allergic to camomile.
I was drinking a cup of tea before bed to help me unwind.........
Little did I know it was messing me up bad!!!
So.......I steer clear of all camomile now!
Laura

Salt

04:29 AM, Thursday, July 24, 2008 .. Posted by BeckyTom

I have had salt in buckets for a while with no changes. with a lid on bucket, it should be fine. Maybe put some crackers or the keep dry packets in with salt. But I have had no trouble.

Skyscrapers and Thank You.

03:47 PM, Thursday, July 24, 2008 .. Posted by gilsanla

That doesn't sound like a pleasant feeling. Especially since I don't particularly like skyscrapers.

My mom experienced something like that years back and I remember it was an imbalance in her inner ear that caused it. Also, the doctor suggested she lower her salt intake. Could it be you're consuming too much salt? I hope you find some relief soon.

I also want to thank you for the comments on my post. Good points - I do speak Spanish and that is part of the reason I would not make much less than I make now - also because I can teach music.

The price of the certificate doesn't affect much because the State of California will reimburse me for most of it.

However, the flexibility is something I hadn't thought of. The Christian school makes more sense because it is 10 mins from our house and I would have summers off. In public school I might wind up as far as 40 mins away (no control over where in internship) and a lot of the schools are year round.

Hmm something else to consider -- it would cost me more in the long run to teach public school with the commute - cost of gasoline, etc. Something I hadn't figured into the cost.

Also, we are hoping to adopt a slightly older child (5 or 6 yo) and that would be where we send them to school.

Again thank you for your help - really gave me something to think about.

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04:40 PM, Thursday, July 24, 2008 .. Posted by Schatzi

I'm so sorry I cannot help, but I will say a prayer that this can be figured out.

Blessings,

Connie