My issues were arthritis which I basically stopped/cure or however you want to term it by taken 2-3 times a day liquid herbal extracts of Boswelia (which is another form of Frankincense), Devil's Claw, and Dandelion root extracts for the inflammation and detoxification of my inflammed joints...
I'm sorry you are having these issues but I have learned that even with taking natural herbs (which I have been religiously daily doing for over 4 years now) that I have researched and found that some herbals despite their great benefits have adverse with certain prescribed medications. Like...
I'm glad that you were true to yourself with this aspect because I am the same. I eat mostly healthy but not vegetarian or vegan because I'm just not there. But I do take herbal extracts for my health and issues because that is where I am and I'm comfortable with that.
It works but too much of the sun's ultraviolet rays is not good for you and can produce the cancers you've and others had. In the attached article, it warns that if you're not a darker skinned person that you should only be in the sun for an half hour max. Please the article for your information...