Thank you for all of your advice.

I just ordered the algin and I'm anxious to start using it. I have cut out most grains already because I thought it would help my complexion. Well, it actually has helped it. (Unfortunately last week my in-laws came over with donuts and I <sigh> had one...wish I wouldn't have - my skin has been horribly inflamed and sore ever since...). So I'm doubly determined to keep grains out of my diet. Sugar is harder and I do like my coffee, being from the NW... I love fish and hadn't thought of giving it up but it sounds like that will have to go for awhile... I will take the selenium (I believe it is fine for breastfeeding but I'll doublecheck) and Vit. C and discontinue the calcium that I've been taking. I am already taking Cod Liver Oil - Carlson's brand which is supposed to be one of the best. Do you think that is ok? (BTW, I do have an ND that I love and she knows alot but she *was* having me take Chlorella and has never mentioned Algin sooo I just think that I need to inform myself as much as possible and not go solely on what she says.) She did tell me the saying "Dilution is the Solution to Pollution". so, I've been trying to drink alot of water. (another aside - I could write a book guys - I also have extremely high arsenic levels and found out our well water is just above the bureaucraticly-accepted limit and way above the scientifically-acepted limit soo it's been bottled water - I wonder if that's safe?!?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />)

Dallas, this baby is my 7th as well <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> and I have wondered how much mercury might be in all of my children's bodies. I gave my first 2 children vaccines and my 3rd has amalgam fillings. My firstborn is showing signs of bipolar or something similar and my 3rd had an extreme personality change right after having his fillings put in - enough so that I called his dentist in a panic and she calmly and mockingly reassured me that "it CAN NOT be the fillings sweetie". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Well, I decided no other children of mine would receive those kind of fillings and I want to have my sons replaced someday. Is it safe to give him algin as well? Are there any restrictions with algin?

I am so thankful to find people who understand what I'm going through. My primary care doctor thought I was crazy and it was "all in my head" Well, how right he was! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I've seen a hemotologist, a neurologist, a radiologist...I've had soooo many scans and xrays. I've seen a chiropractor. I've been to OHSU several times and they were more understanding and helpful than the primary-care doctor. But not as much as my Naturopathic Doctor. She is awesome and has opened up the door to finding out more about what's really ailing me.

I just want to feel better so I can be there for my children!