Health Forum Books is a massive work compiled and edited by Polly Hattemer.  Initially the books were offered in Adobe PDF format; now they are presented to you in the form of articles for instant viewing.  The Webmaster is now in the process of adding and organizing these articles.  Rather than wait untill completion of this project he would like you to have access to the articles right away but please note that things may be moved around a bit as articles are added. 

 About twenty-five years ago, Orian Truss, MD, reported a constellation of symptoms that appeared to be related to yeast/fungus overgrowth in the body. Since then, William Crook, MD, and others have been keeping the “yeast syndrome” theory alive and informing the public of further insights into this condition. Unfortunately, mainstream medicine has rejected the idea of yeast as a major contributor to common illnesses. However, they now believe that intestinal bacteria may be important to health. With time, and more information, the two viewpoints may come closer. In the mean time, the patient must decide which makes the most sense --- alternative medicine or mainstream.

At first, many people assumed that the symptoms were due just to an overgrowth of yeast/fungus in the intestines. However, the wrong bacteria and parasites are often present too. Sometimes viruses play a role. For most people, the more general term dysbiosis is more applicable. Dysbiosis means harmful flora has overwhelmed the intestinal environment.

Dysbiosis is present in many illnesses besides the “yeast syndrome.” These illnesses include Crohns, colitis, autism, attention deficit, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and mercury poisoning. This book series will start with an exploration of the yeast syndrome and then moves on to discuss diet, hormones, autism, mercury and fibromyalgia.

The yeast syndrome is a constellation of many different symptoms, all of which combine to give an overall picture of ill health. Some of the possible manifestations are fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, food intolerances, hypoglycemia, dizziness, vaginal yeast infections, prostatitis, bladder pain, earaches, sinus infections, too many colds, asthma, carpal tunnel, mitral valve prolapse depression, rashes, psoriasis, mood swings, irritability, sensitivity to smells, headaches/ migraines, and difficulty concentrating.

Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, by impaired communication, and by repetitive interests and behaviors. Sometimes autistic people are unable to speak. Vision may be impaired/altered. Almost 90% of the autistic population have the wrong flora in their intestines and many appear to have a viral infection in the intestines. Most have high serotonin levels or excess free serotonin. It is strongly suspected that one of the underlying causes of autism is a unique type of mercury poisoning. When detoxified of mercury and treated for the infections, dysbiosis, and other related problems, some of the autistic recover. Interventions with the youngest children seem to hold the most promise.

Mercury poisoning makes one very susceptible to dysbiosis. When the body is detoxified of mercury, the intestinal flora has a much better chance of returning to normal. The list of possible mercury associated health challenges are very similar to that of the yeast syndrome. They are fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive disorders, immune suppression, gum disease, neurological problems, reproductive disorders, birth defects, kidney disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, autism, breathing disorders, skin disease, and leukemia.

Fibromyalgia is characterized by generalized joint and/or muscle pain. People with fibromyalgia often have very poor sleep, and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Fatigue is common and sometimes there is difficulty thinking. At a very simple level, the difference between the yeast syndrome and fibromyalgia is often just the type of intestinal infection and its distribution in the intestines. Those with fibromyalgia usually have a bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Often there is too much tartaric acid being produced by the bacteria in fungus in the intestines. Most of those with fibromyalgia also have a viral infection of the E. coli that reside in their intestines. An improper use of serotonin seems to underlie many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

 

About The Health Forum Books

In these books, you are listening to real people talk about their experiences with the yeast syndrome, autism and mercury poisoning. The conversations first took place on the Internet. Then they were compiled with permission into these books. However, you will not be reading exact replicas of the Internet conversations. Editing was necessary to avoid repetition of information and to help with the clarity of presentation. Often a person will post a message that covers many different topics. Including the whole message/post would make organization of the book impossible. So most posts were shortened to only include comments on one topic at a time. To improve the organization further, several real discussions on the same topic were often combined to create what appears to be one long discussion in this book. Background material and introductory remarks were added through the voice of Polly, the person who gathered the posts for this book. Occasionally, you will find a post from a Mr. or Mrs. Generic in this book. This was a necessary artifact to keep the discussion moving.

Because there was so much information gathered, it was necessary to split The Health Forum into several books.

Book 1 --- Candida’s Impact on Your Health. Is the problem really Candida, or is it just a weakened and toxic body that allows the candida/yeast to take over? What about bacteria, parasites and viruses? This book also covers the total body load, liver support, and the usual concurrent health problems associated with yeast overgrowth.

Book 2 --- Candidiasis and Dysbiosis Abatement Techniques. This book delves into some basic methods for eliminating the problem, like employing the right antibiotics, antifungals, and probiotics. Also, this book discusses the particular vitamins and minerals that are more likely to be depleted in this syndrome.

Book 3 --- Diets for Immune Support and Gut Health. There isn’t a perfect diet for everyone. However, some very common mistakes must be avoided. There is much that we can learn from each other.

Book 4 --- Hormones, Dysbiosis and Candidiasis. When there is dysbiosis, often there is low thyroid, high estrogen and/or weak adrenals. This book explores the proper use of hormonal support when dysbiosis is present. Migraines are also covered.

Book 5 --- Hope for Autism through Nutrition. This book covers autism, attention deficit, and vaccinations. Most people with autism have severe dysbiosis. What helps the autistic provides insight into everyone else’s dysbiosis problem. The treatment of attention deficit is also touched upon in this book. The treatment strategy is very similar to that for autism. The role of vaccinations and mercury in triggering autism is also explored.

Book 6 --- Cleansing the Body of Mercury. Those who are mercury poisoned are very likely to have dysbiosis. This book covers mercury detoxification methods and the role of amino acids in dysbiosis and mercury toxicity.

Book 7 --- Fibromyalgia Treatment Options. Fibromyalgia is a special case of dysbiosis, with usually a bacterial overgrowth in the intestines. This bacterial overgrowth can contribute to the poor sleep, lack of energy and hormonal disturbances found in this condition. This book departs from the usual format, and is but a summary of the information gleaned from the patients and medical literature.

Even if you are only interested in the conditions specifically covered in the latter books, at some point you should consider reading the first few books. The earlier books will add depth to your understanding and give you many practical hints on how to recover. All the chapters are fairly self-contained, so you can read the chapters or the books in about any order you wish. However, if you are new to this subject, you will find that the chapters in the first books are easier to grasp.

The vast majority of messages found in books 1 to 4 came from the Healthy Awareness Forum. These messages can still be found in the archives. However, the latter books are a little different as they focus on autism, mercury poisoning and fibromyalgia. Although these illnesses are discussed at the healthy awareness site, they are not the main thrust of the conversations. Therefore, to a much greater extent, other Internet resources were tapped to complete these books.

The Healthy Awareness Forum

The quotes in this book are but a snapshot in time of the interactions found at the Healthy Awareness Forum. As people heal and move on with their lives, they visit the Healthy Awareness Forum less often. If you come visit the forum, most of the people found in this book will no longer be there. Yet, you will find other very interesting and caring people at the forum who would love to have you join them. Please be aware that at any Internet site, including this forum, unfortunate misunderstandings arise. When you visit, please try to keep your posts polite and unambiguous. For many of us, fatigue and brain-fog make it difficult to create perfect posts. Please don’t expect perfection. The forum is a place to learn, express your thoughts and enjoy the camaraderie. Have fun!

©2002 by Polly Hattemer, also known as Pauline Hattemer

Health Forum Books is a massive work compiled and edited by Polly Hattemer.  Initially the books were offered in Adobe PDF format; now they are presented to you in the form of articles for instant viewing.  The Webmaster is now in the process of adding and organizing these articles.  Rather than wait untill completion of this project he would like you to have access to the articles right away but please note that things may be moved around a bit as articles are added. 

 About twenty-five years ago, Orian Truss, MD, reported a constellation of symptoms that appeared to be related to yeast/fungus overgrowth in the body. Since then, William Crook, MD, and others have been keeping the “yeast syndrome” theory alive and informing the public of further insights into this condition. Unfortunately, mainstream medicine has rejected the idea of yeast as a major contributor to common illnesses. However, they now believe that intestinal bacteria may be important to health. With time, and more information, the two viewpoints may come closer. In the mean time, the patient must decide which makes the most sense --- alternative medicine or mainstream.

At first, many people assumed that the symptoms were due just to an overgrowth of yeast/fungus in the intestines. However, the wrong bacteria and parasites are often present too. Sometimes viruses play a role. For most people, the more general term dysbiosis is more applicable. Dysbiosis means harmful flora has overwhelmed the intestinal environment.

Dysbiosis is present in many illnesses besides the “yeast syndrome.” These illnesses include Crohns, colitis, autism, attention deficit, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and mercury poisoning. This book series will start with an exploration of the yeast syndrome and then moves on to discuss diet, hormones, autism, mercury and fibromyalgia.

The yeast syndrome is a constellation of many different symptoms, all of which combine to give an overall picture of ill health. Some of the possible manifestations are fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, food intolerances, hypoglycemia, dizziness, vaginal yeast infections, prostatitis, bladder pain, earaches, sinus infections, too many colds, asthma, carpal tunnel, mitral valve prolapse depression, rashes, psoriasis, mood swings, irritability, sensitivity to smells, headaches/ migraines, and difficulty concentrating.

Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, by impaired communication, and by repetitive interests and behaviors. Sometimes autistic people are unable to speak. Vision may be impaired/altered. Almost 90% of the autistic population have the wrong flora in their intestines and many appear to have a viral infection in the intestines. Most have high serotonin levels or excess free serotonin. It is strongly suspected that one of the underlying causes of autism is a unique type of mercury poisoning. When detoxified of mercury and treated for the infections, dysbiosis, and other related problems, some of the autistic recover. Interventions with the youngest children seem to hold the most promise.

Mercury poisoning makes one very susceptible to dysbiosis. When the body is detoxified of mercury, the intestinal flora has a much better chance of returning to normal. The list of possible mercury associated health challenges are very similar to that of the yeast syndrome. They are fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive disorders, immune suppression, gum disease, neurological problems, reproductive disorders, birth defects, kidney disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, autism, breathing disorders, skin disease, and leukemia.

Fibromyalgia is characterized by generalized joint and/or muscle pain. People with fibromyalgia often have very poor sleep, and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Fatigue is common and sometimes there is difficulty thinking. At a very simple level, the difference between the yeast syndrome and fibromyalgia is often just the type of intestinal infection and its distribution in the intestines. Those with fibromyalgia usually have a bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Often there is too much tartaric acid being produced by the bacteria in fungus in the intestines. Most of those with fibromyalgia also have a viral infection of the E. coli that reside in their intestines. An improper use of serotonin seems to underlie many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

 

About The Health Forum Books

In these books, you are listening to real people talk about their experiences with the yeast syndrome, autism and mercury poisoning. The conversations first took place on the Internet. Then they were compiled with permission into these books. However, you will not be reading exact replicas of the Internet conversations. Editing was necessary to avoid repetition of information and to help with the clarity of presentation. Often a person will post a message that covers many different topics. Including the whole message/post would make organization of the book impossible. So most posts were shortened to only include comments on one topic at a time. To improve the organization further, several real discussions on the same topic were often combined to create what appears to be one long discussion in this book. Background material and introductory remarks were added through the voice of Polly, the person who gathered the posts for this book. Occasionally, you will find a post from a Mr. or Mrs. Generic in this book. This was a necessary artifact to keep the discussion moving.

Because there was so much information gathered, it was necessary to split The Health Forum into several books.

Book 1 --- Candida’s Impact on Your Health. Is the problem really Candida, or is it just a weakened and toxic body that allows the candida/yeast to take over? What about bacteria, parasites and viruses? This book also covers the total body load, liver support, and the usual concurrent health problems associated with yeast overgrowth.

Book 2 --- Candidiasis and Dysbiosis Abatement Techniques. This book delves into some basic methods for eliminating the problem, like employing the right antibiotics, antifungals, and probiotics. Also, this book discusses the particular vitamins and minerals that are more likely to be depleted in this syndrome.

Book 3 --- Diets for Immune Support and Gut Health. There isn’t a perfect diet for everyone. However, some very common mistakes must be avoided. There is much that we can learn from each other.

Book 4 --- Hormones, Dysbiosis and Candidiasis. When there is dysbiosis, often there is low thyroid, high estrogen and/or weak adrenals. This book explores the proper use of hormonal support when dysbiosis is present. Migraines are also covered.

Book 5 --- Hope for Autism through Nutrition. This book covers autism, attention deficit, and vaccinations. Most people with autism have severe dysbiosis. What helps the autistic provides insight into everyone else’s dysbiosis problem. The treatment of attention deficit is also touched upon in this book. The treatment strategy is very similar to that for autism. The role of vaccinations and mercury in triggering autism is also explored.

Book 6 --- Cleansing the Body of Mercury. Those who are mercury poisoned are very likely to have dysbiosis. This book covers mercury detoxification methods and the role of amino acids in dysbiosis and mercury toxicity.

Book 7 --- Fibromyalgia Treatment Options. Fibromyalgia is a special case of dysbiosis, with usually a bacterial overgrowth in the intestines. This bacterial overgrowth can contribute to the poor sleep, lack of energy and hormonal disturbances found in this condition. This book departs from the usual format, and is but a summary of the information gleaned from the patients and medical literature.

Even if you are only interested in the conditions specifically covered in the latter books, at some point you should consider reading the first few books. The earlier books will add depth to your understanding and give you many practical hints on how to recover. All the chapters are fairly self-contained, so you can read the chapters or the books in about any order you wish. However, if you are new to this subject, you will find that the chapters in the first books are easier to grasp.

The vast majority of messages found in books 1 to 4 came from the Healthy Awareness Forum. These messages can still be found in the archives. However, the latter books are a little different as they focus on autism, mercury poisoning and fibromyalgia. Although these illnesses are discussed at the healthy awareness site, they are not the main thrust of the conversations. Therefore, to a much greater extent, other Internet resources were tapped to complete these books.

The Healthy Awareness Forum

The quotes in this book are but a snapshot in time of the interactions found at the Healthy Awareness Forum. As people heal and move on with their lives, they visit the Healthy Awareness Forum less often. If you come visit the forum, most of the people found in this book will no longer be there. Yet, you will find other very interesting and caring people at the forum who would love to have you join them. Please be aware that at any Internet site, including this forum, unfortunate misunderstandings arise. When you visit, please try to keep your posts polite and unambiguous. For many of us, fatigue and brain-fog make it difficult to create perfect posts. Please don’t expect perfection. The forum is a place to learn, express your thoughts and enjoy the camaraderie. Have fun!

©2002 by Polly Hattemer, also known as Pauline Hattemer