Supplements for my daughter

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edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
Supplements for my daughter
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    I have three daughters.  My middle daughter has been drinking this herbal detox tea.  I tried it years ago and it worked pretty well, but gave me a tummy ache.  And I had to take laxatives because Amitrityline really made/makes me constipated.  However, when I started magnesium I didn't have to take anything for THAT problem.'

    I was talking with her today and suggested AGAIN that she take mag citrate.  I also suggested calcium and D3.  My question is how much should I "instruct" her to take?  She doesn't get much calcium for food sources.  And she certainly doesn't get a lot of sunlight.  She's 35 yo.

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2008



    How nice you have three daughters, Shirley! I have one wonderful daughter, so I smile as I type this. I suspect they are as nice as you, too.



    I just always hear to take 1200 mg calcium, split during the day and 400 mg of Vitamin D, but I know that here some have suggested getting your Vit D up to 55 ?ng/ml in your blood, and so take higher if needed to do so, like closer to 1000 mg. Just warn your daughter to be careful with taking in anything which could her hurt...gulp, liver (here we go again), excessively, like acetominophin (sp?) or heavy amounts of fish oil.



    Anyways, just wanted to compliment you on your 3 girls. Must be a lively bunch when home!



    All the best,

    Tender

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    Thanks, Tender.

    We discussed supplements because she needs "regularity" in her life, if you know what I mean.  And I do not think drinking this herbal detox tea for as long as she has been is good for her.

    On the other hand, mag is good for her.  She's on Synthroid and knows not to take these supplements for four hours after.  I think D is very important.  Too many people being tested are low on D.

    So, it's just these three supplements.  Once I started taking Mag I now am "regular."  Wink  Now I better KNOCK ON WOOD!! KNOCK! KNOCK!

    Daughters are great, aren't they.  I don't have any boys...BUT I do have a 2 and almost 1/2 year old grandson.  I could eat him up.  He's a charmer!  Also have an almost 5 year old granddaugter.  She's a mess, but I love her anyway.

    Yes, it's nice to have all of them at home.  Sadly, I haven't seen one of them since 12/06..that's almost two years.  I don't know when I'll see her again.  She and her dh are in Africa.  I will have the two home for Thanksgiving and then we'll go to Charlotte at Christmas.  Both of my daughters live there.

    Thanks for your help.  I really didn't know how much Calcium a younger person should take. 

    Shirley

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  • Rosemary44
    Rosemary44 Member Posts: 2,660
    edited October 2007

    Shirley,

    She might not need any supplemented calcium.  Does osteoporosis run in your family?  D3, I think all the girls need it if they aren't getting enough sun.  I handed my daughter a bottle of D3 and told her to take one daily.  The only real way to know that is to get the blood test.  Good luck in talking them into getting that test done.

    Unless you see a reason for your daughter to take calcium, like losing height, or slumping early, maybe unexplained shin pain, hip pain?  Anything like that going on?

    I think at age 35 we are at our best in bone strength, and some keep it till well into their 60's or more.  It's all according to lifestyle,  eating habits and exercise.

    Will she drink any decaf coffee?  There's something in decaf coffee that works for better elimination.  Some people won't drink coffee and that's that.  If she'll take the magnesium citrate, start her at 400 mgs, and see what happens.

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  • bomber410
    bomber410 Member Posts: 564
    edited October 2007

    Shirley,  I have been no to be an irregular sort.  It does affect my disposition so I try to stay on top of it.  :-)  For me, it is a combination of oat bran flakes and all bran extra fiber cereal.  And since chemo, I also added two Sennakot tabs at bed time to my regimen.  It works!  In addition, I have started taking calcium, mag, and D3 regularly but know because of timing, it was the cereal/sennakot combination that made the regular kind of gal I am today.

    Debbie 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    Thanks all for your suggestions.

    The first thing I need to ask her is what does her multi have in it.  She takes a multi.

    My oldes daughter is of "slight" built.  I mean SHE'S TINY!..TINY BONED!  I am concerned about what her bone density will end up like. 

    The daughter I asked about is probably a bit larger boned than my oldest.  She works and has two kids that keep her busy.  So, perhaps she doesn't need extra calcium other than what's in her daily vitamin.  However, I would like her to try the mag, for one thing it's good for her, and it may help her "regularity."  She's had this problem since she was a baby.  I would like her to try something natural before she takes laxatives.  And, the D3 won't hurt her.  Now getting her to her doc to do the test. 

    Shirley

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  • abreast_of_life
    abreast_of_life Member Posts: 44
    edited October 2007

    Hi Shirley,

    I would like to share my research with you.  I am one of three daughters.  My mum and I have both been affected by cancer.  You can read all the reputable research on supplements and I hope that you find it helpful.  Remember to make sure you buy supplements that are as pure and natural as possible.  I always recommend Solgar in the UK because they are good quality and they are interested in the environment, have tree planting projects etc. Most supplements on the market are synthetic and are bad for one's health.  It is hard to tell the difference.  One must ask.

    Love and blessings.

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  • Harley44
    Harley44 Member Posts: 5,446
    edited October 2007

    Shirley,

    I have another idea for you...  If your daughter likes to bake, I have a recipe for these muffins and they are really good, and they are good for regularity.  I will go dig up my recipe and I'll post it when I find it...

    Harley

    PS  I am sending you a pm...Laughing

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  • Harley44
    Harley44 Member Posts: 5,446
    edited October 2007

    Hi

    Here is the recipe for the muffins... they have LOTS of fiber and they are good for your cholesterol levels, too!

    Applesauce Oat Muffins

    2 C Cheerios...  after measuring, crush them  I use a food processor

    1 1/4 C  Flour

    1/3 C   packed brown sugar

    1 tsp.  ground cinnamon

    1 tsp. baking powder

    3/4 tsp. baking soda

    1 C applesauce

    1/3 C. skim or low fat milk

    3 Tbsp. veg. oil

    1 egg white

    1/2 C. raisins  (optional)

    Grease the bottom of muffin pan, or I use the papers.

    Mix 1st 6 ingredients in a bowl.  Stir in remaining ingredients until moist.  I mix them in my Kitchen Aid Mixer... it is easier!

    Pour into muffin pan.


    Bake @ 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes, til done....  they are so yummy, especially when they are warm, just out of the oven!

    I hope you like them!  They used to put this recipe on the Cheerios box, but they took it off.... I don't know why.

    Harley

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    Thanks, Harley.  We can use all the help "in that area."  LOL  I will have to try baking these.  The'll be here for T'Giving then she'll know whether or not she likes them.  They are very low fat.  I could make them ahead of time and feeze them.  I have one of those sealing gadgets that sucks out all the air EVEN for soft things like bread and for wet items like sauces. 

    Checking my PMs.  Smile

    Shirley

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  • Harley44
    Harley44 Member Posts: 5,446
    edited October 2007

    Shirley,

    I hope your daughter likes them!  We have one of those Food Saver sealer thingies, too!

    Harley

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  • Cynthia1962
    Cynthia1962 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited October 2007

    Hi Harley,

    That recipe sounds yummy!  I think my children might even eat them, and they are soooo picky...especially my 5 yo.  For the last month, I've also had issues with the "big C", so maybe these will help me out.  Smile

    Cynthia 

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