Amazingly another month has passed since my last update. There are some positive things that have happened between back then and now. My latest blood work showed that my calcium levels were back within the acceptable range. Sure, in the high part of the range, but back within acceptable levels. So Michael has started me back on the protocol, gradually. At the same time, even with the year that I have been on the protocol there have been some modifications. As the medical professionals participating, as well as the number of MS patients, additional knowledge is obtained. When I started the target level for Vitamin D was 3,000 units per kilo. Now, that new level seems to be no more than 1,000 per kilo. While the Vitamin D is a critical component to the protocol, it seems that maybe the B2 was over estimated and that Magnesium was more important than originally believed. It is very possible that in 2019 I will be posting something completely different as more is learned, and more individuals get a sense of normalcy because of the protocol.
Previously Michael suggested that I take something called PectaClear:
In the past I decided against because I do not feel that it would really be beneficial
for me. Admittedly, the cost of the product was a factor in my decision to not use. It is not cheap. So why am I going to try it now? I'll try to explain. When I started the protocol, there were immediate improvements, some of them very obvious to others that were not even aware that I was doing the protocol. So not only did I feel things were getting better for me, others were making comments that confirmed whatI was feeling. I was certain by this time I would be feeling and doing much better than I am currently. I understand, accept, and truly believe that there are good and bad days on the protocol. That does explain why I am feeling that I am actually worse off now than I was a year ago. At the same time, I need to remind myself that I was off the protocol for over 2 months, which is significant. So now I am going to follow almost all of Michael's recommendations. It does not make sense to be frustrated or disappointed with the results when I am not willing to follow all of the advice. I say almost because there might be suggestions that I decide against. t this time, that is not the case. I am actually thinking that my not taking PectaClear previously was a mistake. The other day Michael sent me an article about the importance of probiotics for helping MS patients. I read it, and thought to myself that it was interesting. He even included a suggestion for me to purchase and take. I shelved it into my memory for later. For starters I do not like making too many changes at once. It makes it difficult to determine what was the reason when something improves, and more importantly the item to avoid because of the negative impact. Ironically, last night I remembered something significant. As I stated earlier, when I started the protocol, there were significant immediate improvements. When, at that time Michael has me taking probiotics because he felt that it would help get my weight back down. He felt that I was carrying too much weight for my frame in general, keep in mind that he is more of a nutrition specialist. He believed that losing the weight would also help my walk. As the weight came off, I stopped the probiotics. Maybe the significance in including probiotics in the protocol, at least for myself, may be one of those things that is not yet fully understood. So I will still stick with the PectaClear, but I will be sure to keep the probiotics in the front of my mind.
So while I am not happy with where I am currently physically, I am trying to remain hopeful and optimistic. Admittedly, it is difficult and I am not always successful...but I am trying and will keep trying. Here is hoping that 2018 is a great year for everyone, especially for those on the protocol. 2018 is going to be a smashing year!!
Previously Michael suggested that I take something called PectaClear:In the past I decided against because I do not feel that it would really be beneficial
for me. Admittedly, the cost of the product was a factor in my decision to not use. It is not cheap. So why am I going to try it now? I'll try to explain. When I started the protocol, there were immediate improvements, some of them very obvious to others that were not even aware that I was doing the protocol. So not only did I feel things were getting better for me, others were making comments that confirmed whatI was feeling. I was certain by this time I would be feeling and doing much better than I am currently. I understand, accept, and truly believe that there are good and bad days on the protocol. That does explain why I am feeling that I am actually worse off now than I was a year ago. At the same time, I need to remind myself that I was off the protocol for over 2 months, which is significant. So now I am going to follow almost all of Michael's recommendations. It does not make sense to be frustrated or disappointed with the results when I am not willing to follow all of the advice. I say almost because there might be suggestions that I decide against. t this time, that is not the case. I am actually thinking that my not taking PectaClear previously was a mistake. The other day Michael sent me an article about the importance of probiotics for helping MS patients. I read it, and thought to myself that it was interesting. He even included a suggestion for me to purchase and take. I shelved it into my memory for later. For starters I do not like making too many changes at once. It makes it difficult to determine what was the reason when something improves, and more importantly the item to avoid because of the negative impact. Ironically, last night I remembered something significant. As I stated earlier, when I started the protocol, there were significant immediate improvements. When, at that time Michael has me taking probiotics because he felt that it would help get my weight back down. He felt that I was carrying too much weight for my frame in general, keep in mind that he is more of a nutrition specialist. He believed that losing the weight would also help my walk. As the weight came off, I stopped the probiotics. Maybe the significance in including probiotics in the protocol, at least for myself, may be one of those things that is not yet fully understood. So I will still stick with the PectaClear, but I will be sure to keep the probiotics in the front of my mind.
So while I am not happy with where I am currently physically, I am trying to remain hopeful and optimistic. Admittedly, it is difficult and I am not always successful...but I am trying and will keep trying. Here is hoping that 2018 is a great year for everyone, especially for those on the protocol. 2018 is going to be a smashing year!!
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