In July 2005 I went for another scan. I was advised to stop wearing under-wired bras as it was blocking the flow of lymph fluid, by “hot-spots” around the underarm area and under breast area – which showed up clearly on the scans. Soft bras are much better and don’t restrict the flow.
The scan was fine – almost the same as the time before – and the blood test for PK had gone down to 12.7. My supplements were reviewed and I cut out some of them, and replaced some others.
I got into a routine with the supplements and apricot kernels after a while but it was difficult to remember not only to take them, but also at the right times.
Some had to be taken on an empty stomach whilst others had to be taken with food – some every two hours and some with juice – and at times I used to get into a muddle.
Going out and remembering to take them with me was something I forgot to do on a few occasions, and sometimes I used to get really fed up, thinking I was getting nowhere. However, I only had to think of what the alternative medical treatment was to feel grateful that everything was going so well and I was feeling – and looking – so well.
Eventually I got myself a small pillbox with compartments and doled all the tablets/kernels in there the night before for the next day if I was going out, and during the morning if I wasn’t. I also put labels on reminding me when to take them. It’s become second nature to me now and I no longer have to do this.
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SUSAN INSOLE, BSYA (N Th.) is a former NHS nurse and
is now a nutritional therapist in the field of natural health. She worked
in a health care setting for 16 years, firstly in the field of rehabilitation
and then as a welfare officer and secretary within a hospital setting. She
was also an advisor for weight loss in 2001 - 2003. She achieved a diploma in
2006 for nutritional therapy. She is the author of a downloadable eBook, What
Works in Health. Her website is: www.naturalhealthbenefits.com.