Expert: Tonja Wells - 3/3/2010

Question
I have factor 5 liedin mutation, it is heritary, im currently on Coumadin, i want get off Coumadin, i would like to try some alternitive organic medicine, so if you have any suggestions, im all for it. My side effects are, Constant headaches which i never had before i started taking Coumadin, Body aches, gum bleeding, rectal bleeding,just dont like this feeling.

Answer
Hello Michael,

You MUST work with a doctor and a natural health care professional on this together. This is not something you can go along. You will want to find a doctor who is willing to constantly monitor your blood and then have a consistant diet of dark green leafy veggies, good fats, Omega 3 and natural blood thinners like Garlic.

I repeat you can NOT go this alone. You MUST find a doctor willing to let you work with foods and monitor your blood at minimum once a week and find a quality herbalist or ND in your area who is willing to work with you.

To your health,

Tonja Wells, CNHP, NHC

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