Herbs and Supplements Do Help. Not sure about Hemp. Tee-hee.

I take a number of herbs and supplements for several reasons. This, though, is not my advice for others. I'm not a doctor and can't give such advice (Better safe than sorry).
Fish Oil, 1000 mg 2x/day- Good for the heart and I heard somewhere it helps protect the brain. Since one growth is around my pituitary, down around my carotids and back up into my orbits, I figure it can't hurt to take precautions. More info at http://www.realage.com/tips/choose-this-protein-for-more-mental-power?eid=8275 .
Ester-C, 1000 mg 1x/day- Boosts the immune system. Seems to help w/ drug side effects. Since Interferon causes Flu-like symptoms, kinda makes sense.
A good Multi-Vitamin, just to help w/ what the body might not get w/ my ever changing diet.
Saw Palmetto, 320 mg 2x/day-Since I use a Testosterone replacement gel, which enlarges the prostate, I use this for urinary and prostate health. It was advised by my doctor.
Folic Acid, 400 mcg 1x/day-Helps w/ energy level and cell production, such as in the stomach. W/ my meds and side effects taken into consideration, helping maintain the stomach's health seems a good idea. I eat lots of fruits, veggies and salmon. I want to make sure my body gains full benefit from these.
Magnesium, 250 mg 1x/day-Stronger, addictive pain killers can cause the water levels in the intestines to decrease, causing constipation. Magnesium helps the intestines to remain hydrated.
Vitamin D w/ D-3, 1000 I.U. 1x/day-Since D is vital for proper calcium absorption, and I have heavy xanthum involvement in my lower fibias and tibias, I figure doing all I can for my bone health is a good thing. Plus, it helps w/ any inflammation I may experience, thus, less pain.
Calcium w/ Magnesium & Zinc, Cal.-600+mg, Magn.-250+ mg, Zinc-10-15 mg in 2-3 tablets/day-My Endocrinologist found my Calcium levels to be low and recommended a supplement. The extra Magnesium, I figured, couldn't hurt, since I'm on Fentanyl.
Since Zinc's involved in eye health, and I have growth in both orbits, I take this as a kind of insurance policy for my vision.
Silicea terra, 6 pellets 1x/day-I've noticed an unusual body odor this Summer. This Cell Salt, recommended by a health food store, seems to have remedied this problem.
I, also, try to drink six or more ounces of hot organic green tea on my scheduled Interferon injection days. This seems to have helped w/ the remaining side effects since my body grew accustomed to the drug.

*This regimen works for me. Before anyone else begins such a routine, their doctors should be consulted and their advice followed.*

Z's becoming a too familiar letter!!

Several times in the past few wks, my wife's actually checked on me to make sure I was still breathing. We normally hit the hay betw. 1 & 2 AM. So, I normally awake betw. 9 & 10.
Well, these times I'm talking of, I've slept 'til nearly noon or beyond. That's when my bride wakes me to make sure I'm ok. So, w/out her concern, who knows how long I'd have been doin' Z's.
I'm assuming it's the Fentanyl. But, why so erratic?
Not to mention, I'm missing "Rachael Ray"! ;-)

Good News in the Mailbox

Received a very nice surprise in the mail Saturday. It was a reply from Johnson & Johnson about my application for assistance w/ Leustatin (Cladribine). I do qualify!!! Yay!!
It came w/ a form my Oncologist needs to fill out, though. Why not send it to him and save a step?! Ah, well. I got an SASE ready and mailed the package of to him.
...And the journey takes another step.