[Andrea Barnett Budin]

My Keys To Success that brought me to PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT...!
<HR style="COLOR: #cc0033" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Ladies, As so many have asked for this list, I am repeating it in this new thread. This list was designed for me -- with my particular pathology. I am NOT a medical professional. (As I think Marie says, I only play one in real life!) I AM a professional patient if ever there was one (since '95) and have read extensively for a layperson's understanding of Supplements. The Internet is a fabulous tool for information, as you all know.

I "met" Dr. Mitchell Gaynor when I read the first page of his book, HEALING ESSENCE. It gave me goose bumps and changed my life (in '98 w/mets). It was in a stack sent by caring friends. I would take one off, reject it, and move on. Hard to concentrate when you're staring at your own mortality. Then one early morning of sleeplessness, at 5 AM with pitch blackness outside, I went in to my bathroom, closed the door, not to disturb my husband, turned the light on and put the toilet seat down. I sat and began to read. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS BOOK WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY BABY DAUGHTER (now thirty something). It led me to Dr. Gaynor's door. Consequently I have defied the poor prognosis handed me as a 4th stage metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma patient (2 out of 21 nodes+, recurred in multiple tumors throughout my liver, HER2+ 80% (in '98 that's how they categorized me). Vitamin H has saved my life, but so has Dr. Gaynor and all he taught me. Lobular and Her2+ are highly unusual and is an extremely aggressive form of bc. SO WHAT?

If you GOOGLE -- DR. MITCHELL GAYNOR -- www.drgaynor.com --
you will learn much about this remarkable healer, running an INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY CENTER in Manhattan. I love this man and was surely led to him through divine intelligence. It was SYNCHRONICITY at play...

You can contact Dr. Gaynor's office -- 212) 410 - 3820 for a copy of the book I speak of above, or for an appt. His credentials are within the SITE above. Do yourself a huge favor and take the time to check out his recent TV appearances (by clicking on the bottom of the site! IT IS MESMERIZING. YOU WILL BE TRULY INSPIRED AND ENLIGHTENED!! May the information touch your Soul and bless your life!

My spiritual journey has assisted me along w/all listed in my signature below. Feeling mortally endangered I was moved to draw on every resource I possessed. I sensed a great force within me. Going deep within myself, meditating and using guided imagery, I tapped into the mindbody link, knowing it was TRUE. My terrified emotions became quelled as I soared up into the Universe and became The Witness. As The Observor I connected with and merged with MY SOUL, my True Self! We are each sacred beings! The Soul is composed of fragments of divine energy from our Creator. Wehave yet to use 95% of our brains, scientists tell us. We have much to learn about our empowerment and ability to heal and manifest our most deeply desired destiny.

Healing powers were awakened in me, as I called upon the Universe to conspire with me to bring healing energy to my body. I had seen the look on the faces of the doctors and nurses. I had been hugged by a nurse at the outset. I felt her chest heave as she fought back tears, having read my chart. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU, she whispered into my ear. I KNEW I was in big trouble! Peeks at bc bks confirmed my suspicions. My prognosis was beyond poor. So, instead I turned to HEALING ESSENCE, Wayne Dyer's books, Seat of the Soul, The Power of Now, slowly making my way to joy and harmony and wellness despite it all.

I opened my heart to discover a whole new world. I live with a Knowing -- the Spiritual Realm touches us daily with the power of Guardian Angels, Teachers and Guides sent to be at our side. WE ARE NEVER ALONE. NEVER! I have come to identify myself as a Spiritual Being, with a mind and a body. I now see others as the Souls they truly are. This perspective changes everything! I turned my back on a sense of frantic helplessness and despair, fear and dread. Instead I have embraced my WHOLENESS, my True Self. I feel my Oneness w/all that IS. My personal crisis became a spring board to fresh Awareness, epiphanies and perceptual alterations. To awe and wonder. To feeling more alive than ever before. I am beyond grateful for each of my blessings, recognizing each that was there before but unrealized. I live with humble gratitude for my discoveries. I believe my wellness is more than miraculous. It includes the expertise of my surgeons and oncologists, my supplements boosting me up in every which way from the onset, and my awakening to a new reality that is sublime and EMPOWERING!!!

This is precisely what I wish for every one of you, my sweet Soul Sisters. I offer you my list below to be considered, based on your own pathology. I have included the supplements I take to fight off my 22 yrs of suffering from hot flashes. They are bold, and approved by Dr. Gaynor, but I hesitate to offer them as they are so controversial (including phytoestrogens, which some studies say can better bc outcomes and others fear). I am ER/PR-! So if you are plagued by constant flashing and desperation, think about these. My Plan B is to go on short term progesterone (pill or cream), hoping to stop the cycle.

Sending much loving, healing energy to all you wonderful women warriors with the courage of legions... ANDI

STAY STRONG, BRAVE AND DETERMINED. AND NEVER STOP BELIEVING IN YOUR OWN POWER TO CALL YOUR DESIRED DESTINY TO YOU! REFUSE TO ALLOW FEAR-DRIVEN CONCEPTS TO MANIPULATE YOU AND PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR LIFE AND WELL-BEING. AND FOR THOSE WHO NEED ADDL HELP (anti-depressant, anti-anxiety) I believe if anyone needs such assistance -- it's a ca patient! As my fav onc says -- YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO SUFFER. WE HAVE REMEDIES FOR YOU TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS... OOOOO XXXXX


MY VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS:
Asidophilus (AKA Lactobacilius Asidopholus) Probiotic, friendly bacteria/30 billion viable cells per capsule, maintaining healthy microflora) (major uncontrollable all day gas, pain and spasm relief) -- AM/PM
Alpha Lipoic Acid – 300 AM/PM (detoxifies liver, antioxidant, neutralizes free radicals, protects cells from damage, can cross the brain barrier, energy)

Biotin – 5 (AM) (healthy hair/nails)
B-6 (P5P50 activated B-6 -- AM (healthy heart)
B-12 – 1000 sublingual -- AM (boosts energy)
C-1000 w/Bioflavonoids 200/Green Tea 299/Proline 300 (AM) (enhances immune system, reduces recurrence of cancer)
Calcium – 600 w/D 400 -- 2 AM/1 PM (increases bone density)
Chromium – 400 mcg -- PM (boosts energy, maintains sugar levels)
Co-Enzyme Q-10 – 150 -- AM/PM (enhances immune system, prevents cancer cell proliferation,energizes, healthy heart, good gums)
D-3 – 1000 -- AM (STRENGTHENS bones)
DL-Phenylalanine – 500 (appetite suppressant, mood enhancer)

DIM-PLUS (Diindolylmethane) – 100 -- AM/PM (metabolizes estrogen) GOOD FOR "ME" -- as ER/PR-

E – 400 X 3 -- 2 - AM + 1 - PM (healthy heart, relieves hot flashes, immune booster, inhibits metastases, decreases tumor burden) HAS NOT INTERFERRED W/CHOLESTEROL #s AND IS OK W/CARDIOLOGIST TAKEN AT THIS LARGE DOSE

Echinacea – 300 w/golden seal – 100 -- AM/PM -- l wk on/1 wk off (staggered w/Thymulus) (immune booster)
Thymulus – 750 w/Astragalus – 250 -- AM/PM -- 1 wk on/1 wk off (staggered w/Echinacea/goldenseal) (immune booster)

Exhilarin – 615 Holy Basil Leaf Extract, Ashwagunda Root Extract (AM/PM) (relieves hot flashes, ENERGIZES)

Evening Primrose Oil 500 -- AM/PM (relieves hot flashes)

Fennel (Seed) – 480 X 1 AM/1-2PM (relieves gas, stomach pain, spasms, helps rid intestinal tract of mucous)

Flaxseed Oil – 1000 + -- AM/PM (heart healthy, anti-cancer, detoxifies, improves brain function, helps painful, severely dry eyes since Taxotere ’98) NOTE: I AM ER/PR-!

Ginkgo Biloba Extract – 60 -- AM/PM (mental alertness)

Grapeseed Extract 150 -- AM (anti-oxidant, can cross blood-brain barrier and protect brain and spinal nerves against free radical damage, enhances anti-tumor effect, protect liver, strengthen connective tissue, including heart system, supports immune system and slows aging)

Green Tea Extract Reservatol – 200 -- PM -- or drink 3 cups daily (anti-oxidant, heart healthy, anti-cancer)

L-Carnithane Fumerate – 500 --AM – empty stomach (amino acid, assists in gastro absorption, energy, heart, assists weight loss)
L-Glutamine – 500 --AM – empty stomach (amino acid, assists in gastro absorption, energizes)
L-Lysine – 500 --AM – empty stomach (amino acid, assists in gastro absorption, energizes, lowers triglyclerides)
Magnesium – 200 and Potassium – 545 -- PM (bone healthy, helps sleep, regulates bowels, energiezes, healthy heart, lowers blood sugar and triglycerides raises good cholesterol, prevents stroke)
NADH – 5 Co Enzyme 1 -- AM/PM --on empty stomach, 1/2 hr before eating (relieves chronic fatigue/ENERGIZES, improves mental acuity. DNA repair. good for muscle/joint pain)
OMEGA 3+ -- MEGA EFA (OMEGA-3 EPA (800) & DHA (400) -- AM/PM (suppreses tumors, inhibiting their growth, may slow or prevent recurrence of cancer, improves blood glucose, anti-inflammatory properties) NOTE: I add 1 pill when having belly pain...
PERFUSIA SR (L-Argenine) – 350 --AM (EJECTION FRACTION elevator, strengthens heart)
Phyto Formula – 1 scoop of soy lechitin powder. Spirulina barley grass powder, tomato powder, wheat grass powder + MULTIPLE powdered FRUIT/VEG anti-cancer lycopenes and antioxidants … in 8 oz potassium rich OJ (relieves hot flashes, promotes ENERGY BIG TIME, boosts immune system and mental clarity, helps regulate bowels)
+ 1 banana a day for potassium/strength/energy
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Garden of Life RM-10 Immune System Proten-zyme Mushroom Blend – 1165 (w/Aloe Vera 36 + Cat’s Paw Bark 305 + SELENIUM 200) -- AM/PM – empty stomach (regulates immune/stimulates immune system, anti-oxidant, detoxifier, heart protector, anti-inflammatory, reduces recurrence of bc)

Zinc – 30 (PM) (anti-cancer) NOTE: Any more upsets my stomach

+ I AM TAKING BLACK COHOSH ROOT 80 w/Motherwart 100 and Lemon Balm Leaf 50 -- AM/PM to relieve major constant hot flashing per Dr. Gaynor. I am ER/PR-! This has improved my QOL enormously, though has not totally eradicated the hotness. No long sleeve tops for me...

I get most supplements from: VitaCost, Nutriceutical Science Institute, Vitamin Shoppe, True Nature -- or VitaHealth Apothecary (free shipping) 212) 628 - 1110 in Manhattan through Gaynor...
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BE WELL. REMEMBER --
HEAL THY SELF = a
HEALTHY SELF...!

With LOVE, Andi