[Juls]

Lilya,

What about going to a homeopath or an accupuncturist. I frequently get more relief with them than I do from western medicine. Fortunately where I work there is both. One of the benefits, which are few, of my job.

For colds and things the best from of Vitamin C to take is what is called Ester, or Esterized C. It is formulated in a way that makes it possible for the body to absorb more of it without any type of stomach or intestinal discomfort. Most vitamins are lost through, how do I say, our eliminatory systems, so that we actually get very little of the vitamin absorbed into our system. Of course once you get the cold it doesn't help much, but before on an on-going basis is what helps to prevent them.

You probably know about echinacia and golden seal. There are alot of good homeopathic things to help colds and things too. I almost always consult with my homeopathic dr. before I go for regular medical unless it is something that obviously requires medical intervention. When I was having my problem with excessive bleeding I was getting accupuncture tx's, and taking herbs, and it helped tremendously.

I take a iron/vitamin supplement which I really like, and that helps to keep me well. It is called "Floradix + Herbs." I don't know if they sell it there, but I know you can get it off the internet. It is a very good, and easily absorbable from of iron, which is definitely important for women because of our cycles. Particularly for me since I have the double uterus and have very heavy cycles.

There is also a tea "P'au Darco" which is very good.

I hope you get back to "normal" soon.

Juls