How I got my wiggle back

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:00 pm

For those with children or grandchildren you would have heard of the aussie kids entertainers 'the wiggles' blue wiggle Anthony, has just released a book called 'how i got my wiggle back'

the book is memoir of his mis-diagnosed health issues IBS, Chronic Fatigue, ongoing dental issues and Arthritis (sound familiar anyone???) and how he got his health and fitness back.
whilst on tour in the states, it was a Chicago based chiropractor that correctly diagnosed and treated Anthony
i am still reading the book, but this section about inflammation i thought was very interesting.

an adaption from the book:

Dr stoxen says that inflammation is the tool of the devil

Inflammation causes constant pain, the aches, the brain fog - you feel like you have got a bit of a cold all the time. Chemically inflammation is like a poison, it is a poison, it is a toxin that flows through your system causing cells to become distressed. It causes pain, exhaustion, and contributes to feelings of hopelessness. Inflammation is one of the greatest accelerants in the aging process
he went on to say that many doctors feel that chronic inflammation is the more logical contributing factor to heart disease than high cholesterol

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I share this as it highlights more than ever that the first important goal if you have an any health issue not just an IBD, is to eliminate the inflammation, figure out what is causing it and nuture and treat the body to elminate the inflammation.

inspired by what i am reading i have started seeing a chiropractor (it is a kinesiology based chiropractor) who is being very cautious with his treatments given my inflammation levels. i am seeing some good results (i have had 3 apts) just like MC can affect whole of body, whole of body issues can cause inflammation and exacerbate the digestion....
(i wonder if MC flares are when there is too much inflammation in the body?? ie a food causing inflammation of the digestion or another health issue causing inflammation elsewhere in the body?)

on a side note, some trivia... before they were the wiggles, in the late 80's the guys were a rock band called the Crockroaches... I was 18 and living in Sydney and me and my friends would rush home from work on thursdays and fridays so we could get to whatever suburb pub or venue they were playing at...

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:10 pm

Interesting. I'm hearing about many chiropractors taking a more holistic approach lately...ordering bloodwork, diagnosing gluten sensitivity, etc. I'm sure it irks other medical providers (turf wars), but I'm glad they are realizing it's about more than just joint and muscle manipulation.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:41 pm

Zizzle
totally agree, i had never been to a chiropractor before until now.

Years ago one of my friends who was a physio said that chiro's were known a bit as the butchers of allied health world

like any of the doctors, specialists, practitioners any of us see, i am pretty sure success is reliant on finding one that 'gets it' regarding inflammation, and an immune system that speaks a different language..

jmayk8 · Post by **jmayk8** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:29 pm

I had my first chiropractor appt last week and have my first acupuncture appt this week. I felt great after the chiro and she even mentioned I have a lot of inflamation issues going on bc of my MC, Celiac and endometriosis.

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:08 pm

Verrry interesting.

Of course, as a pediatrician, I am well aware of the Wiggles. LOL! The littlest kiddies love them! And I had read about the blue Wiggles' struggles with inflammatory conditions. I am looking forward to reading his book.

I have never been to a chiropracter myself but would not hesitate if my symptoms returned. Along these same lines, there was a story on the Today show this morning about a study showing that posture has a direct effect on the immune system. Apparently, it is important to stand/sit in an "open" way - head back, chest out, arm over the back of the next chair. People whose posture is "closed" - i.e head down, arms close to sides, knees together, have higher cortisol levels (the "stress" chemical). When posture becomes more open, the cortisol level goes down. I guess this is scientific proof that posture/body manipulation has an impact on the immune system. Three cheers for chiropracters for understanding this concept!

Love,

Polly

MBombardier · Post by **MBombardier** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:58 pm

Did you see this: http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... highlight=

Basically, it's Dr. Briffa saying that according to a mouse study, intermittent fasting lowers inflammation. Intermittent fasting is different for different people. I have started eating only during a certain period each day (8-9 hours) to see if giving my digestive system a rest for 15-16 hours every day will help with everything that is going on.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon May 21, 2012 8:53 pm

Marliss - thanks for reposting that - I had not noticed your original post. It sounds very promising and fairly easy to do. Any potential remedy not requiring drugs is certainly worth a try!!! I have found that I cannot eat meat within a couple of hours of going to bed - gives me horrible nightmares. Last night was a prime example, as I had a small steak an hour and a half before going to bed (against my better judgement). I woke up exhausted this morning from tossing and turning with bad dreams throughout the night. Not eating anything after a certain hour should suit me well.

Gabes - I used to watch the Wiggles with my grandchildren when they were younger - they loved it - brings back happy memories

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Love,
Kari

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:16 pm

My granddaughter loves my Wiggles CD.

It's overwhelming how much we have to learn about this in order to get better.

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Tue May 22, 2012 11:47 am

I LOVE the Wiggles, but then, I love anything to do with kids.

Connie, the worst part is when you finally develop a diet something suddenly starts to bother you, so it's start all over again.

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Tue May 22, 2012 12:21 pm

Agreed, Lesley, been considering the MRT testing. Imagine I could get my PCP to order the Elisa panels that would be covered by insurance. I'm not sure if the MRT tests are worth the out of pocket cost, or how they differ, what's your opinion? Clearly something I ate hates me and I haven't eaten in 24 hours, nor do I want to.

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Tue May 22, 2012 12:44 pm

Well, doing it with a dietician is a waste of money, at least mine was. There are not many dieticians who have experience.
Carol did it without a dietician, so it was WAY cheaper. Jenny did it with someone over the phone, and it was way cheaper than mine.

The MRT doesn't correspond completely with the enterolab results, but they test many more foods and you can figure out what is upsetting you from there. Anyone halfway intelligent who has all the information we know from this site can do it.
That's my opinion, FWIW.

I wish I didn't want to eat. Gaining weight no matter what I do. I can't eat salads, and I am very limited with veggies.

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Tue May 22, 2012 1:00 pm

Thanks for your input on this, I'll take 15 lbs. please, Lesley.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue May 22, 2012 1:26 pm

Connie
with everything i have read about inflammation - i would invest the money into good quality treatments that will reduce the inflammation.

Not eating is not a bad thing persay (for a short time) your body is telling you that it cant handle food at the moment.

I am pretty sure my regular acupuncture appointments in the first 12 months, and low inflammation leaky gut healing eating plan is what helped me to get remission regarding the MC,
admittedly now i still have inflammation issues that upset the immune system, but i am not having MC symptoms.
my treatments now are focussed on removing toxins which are causing the inflammation

stick to bland diet of low inflammation foods to help the body heal

I will post over some weight for you (and it can include breast tissue if you want enhancement)!!! i have 30+ pounds spare i am happy to gift away!!!

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Tue May 22, 2012 1:54 pm

Thanks, Gabes, answered your email before I saw this.

I clearly have something going on besides stress. Just ate a couple of plain scrambled eggs and we'll see how long they stay in there. I'm glad you've had success with acupuncture. Admittedly I've only tried it in relation to my wrist damage and can't say it ever helped, so despite that I have friends who believe it has done miracles for them in removing toxins, it's not something I've pursued again and perhaps I should pursue this. My ND has a partner that does acupuncture, imagine I'd start there. This all just rapidly becomes a money pit.

Thanks for the offer to post over some weight, could use about 15 lbs, wouldn't want to have to buy new bra's so you can probably keep the breast tissue, but I'll think about that

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue May 22, 2012 2:04 pm

This all just rapidly becomes a money pit.

Yep - some days my motivation to go to work is so i can afford the treatments to be well enough to work ............

:flowersmiley: