Hi Art,

I had Chaka Piedra, K-2, Berberine, D-3 already at the house. When Covid first started I was taking a lot of Vitamin D -3. I am going to see if the doctor can go ahead and test my D level When I go back. Last night I went on and started the Berberine, Chaka Piedra and K-2.

One mistake that may have had me elevated in Calcium, is I had been taking a scoop of Collagen a day with coffee and I googlef it last night and it said Collagen has lots of Calcium in it, so I have cut that out. I am trying to drink more water as well, I believe I may have been dehydrated when they drew my blood.

My big concern is what do you actually eat with all these different high levels. One said cut out any fatty meat the other was dairy and then of course carbs, I have also read though that plant base can not be as good as someone thinks. After all these years still confused on the back and forth about the take baking soda, then another says no ACV only. I know all the good I have read about both and Baking soda has been recommended here for a lot of what you disease is. I watch a YouTube with Eric Berg though and he said to do ACV because soda would get you to alkaline in the blood when you have high levels of calcium. He said even though your urine and spit was showing acid your blood is already alkaline baking soda making it worst. I guess the old saying of don't eat anything that comes out of a box or package still stands true Father in law told about a guy he goes to church with only ate veggie and fruit is 94 no grey hair healthy no medications and look like he is 45. Again though I have heard negative reports about only consuming fruits and veggies.

Thank you for responding, I am always open to trying different natural approaches

CPN,

The collagen supplement that my friends have used to good effect for different issues only contains a total of 10 mg of calcium in the daily dose. That isn't much. Unless you are using a huge scoop, that doesn't seem like the reason for your high calcium level.

The blood pH level is tightly regulated at 7.35~7.45. The body has its own bicarbonate stores to help maintain blood pH in that range. You can alter some tissue, saliva and urine pH through the use of things like baking soda which have a high pH.

Don't overdo it on the chanca piedra for an extended period of time. The K2 (K2 Menaquinone 7) is good. If you are going to use ACV alone, please rinse your mouth very well with water and preferably with baking soda water to neutralize the acid and protect your tooth enamel from erosion.

I think that more recent research is suggesting that vitamin D3 may not be as effective for C-19 as previously thought. Studies showed that higher serum levels of vitamin D resulted in reduced severity of C-19 symptoms in patients, but newer studies showed that supplementing vitamin D did not confer the same benefit or any apparent benefit. Higher serum vitamin D level, without supplementing vitamin D3, generally means you are getting more sun and getting more sun has resulted in increased melatonin levels. So the current consensus seems to be that it is the increased melatonin levels from sun exposure that is the reason for reduced C-19 symptom severity, not the increased vitamin D level. I have already written about the use of melatonin for Covid-19 here :

htthttps://www.earthclinic.com/melatonin-protocol-for-coronavirus.htmlps://www.earthclinic.com/melatonin-protocol-for-coronavirus.html

Please keep us updated on your progress!

Art

Hi Art

So. I go for more blood work tomorrow and the x ray for the hip and back. I got concerned about the K2 because it thickens the blood.

I guess I should clarify some things. The doctor told my wife that my hemoglobin was elevated as well so it's like I have the double whammy. K2 helps push calcium back into the bones but also thickens the blood. So what would be needed in that case?

Also, what do you mean about being careful with chanca Piedra long term?

CPN,

Regarding the K2's clotting effects, berberine has shown blood-thinning effects which may help to offset the K2 effect. If you want more thinning activity, you can consider adding vitamin E or fish oil which are both noted for blood-thinning effects.

Regarding Chanca Piedra long term, it also has blood-thinning effects, but can cause abdominal pain :

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chanca-piedra#side-effects-precautions

If you are not able to get your high blood pressure under control, the Carditone that I recently reviewed on EC is working very well for two of my friends and me. I will update that review as soon as I have a little more time with supplementing it, but so far, I am impressed with the results.

Art

Hi Art

So I know the ACL # is like 7.7 and they prescribed Metformin for me.

My biggest struggle will be with the diet, Fruits are high in carbs and if low carb I can't do fatty meat of dairy products because of the calcium.

Had x rays done, but now am worried it maybe my kidneys hurting and not due to the back itself.

I meet back with the doctor on Monday to discuss action plan.

My blood pressure was still really high and they told me to double my blood pressure meds.

It was 170 over 110.

Any advise on what to eat will be appreciated, My wife said her research showed DASH or Mediterranean as being the best.

I would have to quit my job to reduce stress and that can't happen because I need the insurance.

I have a Chuck Norris Total Gym that I am starting to get on a play around with as well as a mini trampoline. I will work my way up all this.

I have made some other life style changes since last Friday.

Gonna be rough but I am going to start taking Cayenne Pepper as well two to three times per day. 90,000 Heat units

CPN,

ACL? This usually refers to a specific ligament. Did you mean to say HbA1c? If so, 7.7 is considered diabetic. What do you mean, " is like 7.7 ", it either is or isn't 7.7?

Ask your doctor about adding Berberine to the metformin to help bring the HbA1c down closer to the top of the reference range which is below 5.7. Berberine will also lower your blood glucose level as well as improve insulin resistance, lower inflammatory markers and reduce oxidative stress levels to also help protect your heart, which can often be compromised in diabetes.

You had x-rays done, what did they show? I don't understand your conclusion about the kidneys? Is your doctor going to test your kidney function to try and rule kidney disease out?

Ask your doctor if you can try Carditone by itself for two weeks before you get going with an increased dose of blood pressure medication. It has less potential side effects than prescription blood pressure meds.

You haven't mentioned your age or weight, it would be useful to know. How long have you been diabetic or how long do you think you have been diabetic?

You said,

' Gonna be rough but I am going to start taking Cayenne Pepper as well two to three times per day. 90, 000 Heat units '.

Did you say this because you are not used to eating cayenne pepper on your food? I assume the cayenne pepper is to try and further lower your blood glucose. If the heat factor of cayenne pepper is a concern for you, wait until after you test Berberine just in case the Berberine and Metformin are able to lower your blood glucose enough. There are other ways to lower blood glucose besides cayenne pepper if you want to avoid the heat of cayenne pepper.

Keep us updated on how things go.

Art

CPN,

I forgot to mention, vitamin D is going to be important for you. You didn't answer whether you are taking any. If not, you should as vitamin D levels are generally lower in diabetes and keeping your level well into the reference range of 30 ~ 100 ng/ml will further lower inflammatory mediators. If it turns out you have kidney issues, the vitamin d becomes more important.

Art

Hi Art,

I did not have all the results when I last posted. I went today and this is what I found out.

My A1C was 7.8 he said it was not that bad but was still diabetic exercise and diet he said can correct. He does want me to go on the Metformin though. Because of the diabetes he wants me to take cholesterol meds as well. Again not that high but diabetes he said makes you susceptible to a lot of other complications. Blood pressure at his office was down to 136/86 That was after two cups of black coffee this morning EKG was fine in the office. He gave me two shots Tetanus and Pneumonia.

He said my x rays looked good no bone damage that he could see I go to the othorpedic doc tomorrow for him to give his opinion. Kidney function is near perfect.

I am 48 years old male 5'7 190lbs.

I am taking chanka piedra k2 resverstal alpha lipid acid vanadium chromium b1 vit e bromelain and I picked up a sugar blocker at Wal mart.

Blood pressure med is called Metoprolol it is the only prescription I have started at this point. I also ordered the blood pressure off Amazon that you said was doing good for lots of people. Forgot I am also taking Berberine. Do not have vitamin D levels back yet.

CPN,

You are taking some good supplements and your A1C should start declining soon with all that you are doing.

Your blood pressure does not seem exceedingly high. If you take Carditone please monitor your daily blood pressure to make sure that it does not get too low. I found that it lowered my blood pressure enough that I only need to take one pill every other day to keep my blood pressure in a very good range and at some point I may try every third day, but right now I will keep it at every other day.

Keep us updated on your progress!

Art