tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82810518227701707112024-03-13T12:24:34.171-07:00Enrich Giftshelping people help themselves ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-75729646034032653952016-01-15T10:22:00.000-08:002016-01-15T14:40:01.670-08:00IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Autoimmune Disorder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) is miserable, no matter what you call it. Characterized by bouts of diarrhea, bloating, cramping, or even constipation. This problem makes it hard to function day to day in our fast paced world. That fast pace may be one of the reasons there seems to be an epidemic of this problem.<br /><br />Many people feel IBS is an autoimmune problem, where the body is attacking the lining of the intestines and causing these problems. There are other things in our world today that may be doing the attacking, and not our own system.<br /><br />One is a lack of good bacteria in our systems. Although our germ phobic culture has labeled all bacteria bad there are actually some that are indefensible to good health. These bacteria live on our skin, but mostly they live in our gut. Gut is a 'scientific' term that we use to describe the whole digestive system, from the mouth all the way to the anal opening where waste products exit the body. Most people are referring to the intestines when they talk about the gut. Taking all our systems into account there are some estimates that there are over ten times as many bacteria in our bodies as there are human cells. Most of these bacteria are working for us, not against us.<br /><br />Many different things can kill the good bacteria in our systems. Fluoridated water, chlorinated water, heavy metals, antibiotics, sugar, food additives found in processed foods. All of these add up to constantly destroy these little guys that mean so much to our good health. You may be thinking that you haven't taken antibiotics in years, but if you eat commercially grown meat, eggs and dairy you are eating antibiotics on a daily basis.<br /><br />Other things that increase the tendency towards IBS is being low on certain nutrients. Vitamin D is one of those nutrients. Some people have a hard time calling Vitamin D a nutrient because we cannot get it from the food we eat. Our bodies manufacture it from cholesterol when our skin is exposed to sunshine. If it is winter, rainy, we work indoors, we play indoors, or we use sunscreen we are more than likely low on <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/D3-Genix-60-p/d3-genix-60.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin D</a>. Lucky for us that don't live in the tropics we can supplement vitamin D orally. The standard dosage seems to be 5000 units a day. This is high enough to meet most needs, but low enough to keep us from accumulating and storing too much. There is some controversy as to what is too much. Some scientists put an upper limit, but they can't tell us what the toxicity symptoms would be.<br /><br />Another nutrient that plays a part in this digestive problem seems to be magnesium. The overdose symptoms of magnesium are cramping and diarrhea, but that only occurs if you supplement orally. Topical supplementation of this mineral insures that you cannot overdose. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Ancient-Minerals-ultra-pure-magnesium-Lotion-p/magnesium_lotion.htm" target="_blank">Magnesium </a>is critical for the proper working of all muscles. This includes the muscles that move food and waste products through the intestines. A lack of tone in these muscles could cause both diarrhea and constipation. <br /><br />To heal the gut and eliminate the uncomfortable episodes of IBS begins with changing the diet. Eliminating sugar, grains, and most dairy seems to help most people. In addition to that you would probably benefit from introducing supplements of Vitamin D, probiotics and magnesium. Supplementing <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/More-information-about-enzymes-s/48.htm" target="_blank">digestive enzymes</a> has also helped. In addition a diet based on fermented foods, grass fed meats and eggs, and plenty of fresh vegetables have helped many. <br /><br />Eating during an attack of IBS seems counterproductive. You aren't hungry and the food just seems to make the problems worse. Many doctors recommend eating many small meals at this time. Another approach would be to practice intermittent fasting. Get plenty of water, and some probiotic liquids and don't worry about putting anything solid into your system. Unless you are extremely under weight with severe nutritional deficiencies a day without eating will be of benefit. Studies show that resting your digestive tract increases its efficiency, and improves your metabolic rate. <br /><br />Reducing stress also seems to help. Try reducing stress on a day to day basis through exercise and other coping skills. During an episode go even further. Put on your most relaxing music and climb into a bath tub with Epsom salts and lavender essential oils. If just laying there makes you antsy instead of relaxed bring a relaxing book with you. Schoolwork and heavy subjects need to be put aside. Pick something that will either make you laugh or cry. Both a great stress relievers.<br /><br />There are a lot of good things we can do for our health on our own without having to see a doctor. If you are in doubt about something check with your doctor to see if it would be harmful. If it won't hurt you give it a try. <br /><br />Sources:<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/039653_inflammatory_bowel_disease_meat_consumption_Crohns.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/040855_IBS_vitamin_D_natural_remedies.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/041070_IBS_anti-inflammatory_diet_fermented_foods.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/041320_IBS_natural_remedies_healing_foods.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/042300_irritable_bowel_syndrome_Dr_David_Pollack_natural_solutions.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/042726_healthy_gut_bacteria_intestinal_cells_probiotics.html<br />http://www.dailyrx.com/diet-advice-crohns-and-ulcerative-colitis-patients<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-22155674984555794462015-12-13T08:37:00.001-08:002016-01-15T10:08:58.651-08:00Multiple Sclerosis Not A Death Penalty<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CawAOY8Zyqk/Vm2dgA1r1-I/AAAAAAAAAww/VCdiprdm2zs/s1600/Multiple-Sclerosis-Newswire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CawAOY8Zyqk/Vm2dgA1r1-I/AAAAAAAAAww/VCdiprdm2zs/s320/Multiple-Sclerosis-Newswire.jpg" width="320" /></a>A diagnosis of MS or multiple sclerosis used to be considered a death penalty. Doctors didn’t seem to know much about it, or what to do for it. It got its name from the multiple ‘hard spots’ that occur when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath that insulates electrical signals in the nervous system along the spinal cord and brain. Other than knowing that the body is attacking itself, there wasn’t much information available.<br />
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When the body attacks itself in any way it is called an autoimmune disease. In easy terms the immune system has gone haywire and doesn’t know what belongs to the body and what’s a foreign invader, so it attacks everything. Modern science says we need to sedate or kill the immune system so that it can no longer harm the body. Natural medicine looks at the cause of the malfunction.<br />
With MS there seems to be several things going on. They work together to create the perfect storm. If we can interrupt that storm we can reduce the symptoms and the progression of the disease.<br />
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One of the common denominators among MS patients is a digestion problem. Whether it is simple gluten intolerance, full blown IBS, or leaky gut syndrome seems to depend on the severity, how long the person has had it, and what their standard diet is like. Leaky gut syndrome is where the intestines become thin, with holes in it. Food particles can then escape the intestines before being fully broken down into nutrients. These food particles are then foreign invaders to the body, putting the immune system on high alert. If you have ever seen an animal being picked on by a group of animals you quickly realize that the victim begins striking out at everything, friend or foe. This is what the immune system does within the body.<br />
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When digestive problems are in play we need to fix those before intense healing will occur. Almost all digestive problems can be solved to eating a completely natural diet. No chemicals. No pesticide residues, no preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors. No processed foods of any kind. For some people this means a complete change of diet. It can be hard, but it is worth it to get off your medications and get back on the road to good health. <br />
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In your new diet include as many fresh vegetables as possible. Also include some fresh fruits. All produce should be organic. Anything else contains pesticides and fertilizer residues. In addition you want to make sure you are getting large amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids. These can be found in grass fed meats and dairy, nuts, olive oil, flax, and coconut oil. Wheat is one of the biggest culprit in digestive problems, but to be really safe you would want to avoid all grains. As a food group they tend to cause inflammation, which increases the burden on the immune system.<br />
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Supplementation means eating foods in a concentrated form. If you need a lot of vitamin C you could eat oranges and bell peppers constantly all day long and miss out on other nutrients, or you could take an all-natural supplement. For <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/D3-Genix-60-p/d3-genix-60.htm" target="_blank">vitamin D</a> you could spend time outside naked, or take a natural supplement. For many of us our winter weather is not conducive to spending half an hour or more outside scantily clad. <br />
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Magnesium is one of the major deficiencies that trigger MS symptoms. Our soils are magnesium deficient and food processing removes even more of this mineral. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Calcium-Magnesium-and-Potassium-Plus-p/calcium_magnesium_potassium.htm" target="_blank">Magnesium supplements</a> come in topical or oral forms. Many people prefer the topical supplements because you can avoid the stomach cramping and diarrhea that occurs if you get too much at one time. <br />
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Vitamin D is another one. With so many of us spending our days inside in offices or other buildings instead of outside working the land we just aren’t getting the vitamin D we need. Add to that the use of sunscreen when we are outside and we can be deficient even in the summer. They used to tell us we could get too much Vitamin D, but could not tell us what the toxicity (overload) symptoms were. Now we are finding out there aren’t any, or if there are they are at much higher levels than any of us could maintain even with supplementation. <br />
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Other deficiencies with links to MS include vitamins B1, B6, and B12, as well as zinc, folic acid, amino acids, manganese, and selenium. The Omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium and Vitamin D seem to be the most important nutrients to begin focusing on.<br />
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All prescriptions are toxic. They are chemicals meant to quickly change your body chemistry to get the effect they want. In an emergency, when you need results quickly, there is nothing better. For long term health the side effects can be just as harmful as the issues they are dealing with. This is why many people are seeking alternatives to prescriptions, and those with MS are no exception.<br />
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One woman with MS has turned to <a href="http://doterra-nt.myvoffice.com/doterra/ShoppingCart/Shop.cfm?CurrPage=FrontPage&NextPage=FrontPage&pid=18497948265584132" target="_blank">essential oils</a> as part of her medicine cabinet. She has found that for the muscle spasms common to MS that wintergreen, basil, frankincense, sandalwood, and cayenne oils work well, either together in a blend or separately. She adds her oils to a carrier such as coconut oil and rubs it just where she needs it. This same woman has asthma and has been able to replace her inhaler with essential oils she rubs on her hands then cups her hands over her nose and mouth to breath in the scent. There are many essential oils, and multiple uses for each oil. If you can’t find someone to advise you then invest in a book and do your own research.<br />
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Modern medicine has its place. It is when they tell you that what is bothering you cannot be cured and will only get worse that we ought to wonder if there is a better way. Even if you have to combine better habits with medication you will be better off in the long run. Healthy habits will always improve the quality of life, even if they don’t totally cure your particular problem.<br />
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<a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Multiple-Sclerosis-natural-health-solution-s/113.htm" target="_blank">More about Multiple Sclerosis</a> <br />
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http://www.naturalnews.com/046948_multiple_sclerosis_holistic_medicine_triathlete.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047082_magnesium_multiple_sclerosis_epilepsy.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047285_multiple_sclerosis_central_nervous_system_food_sensitivities.html<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/11/17/vitamin-d-deficiency-asthma-multiple-sclerosis.aspx?e_cid=20141117Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20141117Z1&et_cid=DM60535&et_rid=731713226<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/048538_essential_oils_medications_natural_remedies.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/051374_multiple_sclerosis_gluten_symptoms.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/045114_vitamin_D_multiple_sclerosis_sun_exposure.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/051383_multiple_sclerosis_autoimmune_diseases_diet.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-56966761413866306932015-11-29T15:53:00.001-08:002015-11-30T15:15:55.580-08:00Arthritis Aches and Pains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the colder weather sets in you hear more complaints about the aches and pains of arthritis. Many people blame this on the weather, but there may be more than just the weather causing those aches and pains.<br /><br />
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Like most chronic illnesses modern medicine really doesn't know what to do with it. Instead of trying to find the root cause, they concentrate on attacking the symptoms. The symptoms are easy to find, but hard to treat. Most of them use pain relievers, starting with over the counter and moving up to steroids or even stronger narcotics. In the mean time they work at reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. Since it is an autoimmune disease they figure if they kill the <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Immune-Support-s/681.htm" target="_blank">immune system</a> it will quit attacking the body. What they forget is that without an immune system there will eventually be no body. <br /><br />
Instead of going that route it makes sense to attack the underlying causes of arthritis. The first one is gluten, or grains in general. Gluten, and other portions of grains cause inflammation, something someone with arthritis has more than enough of already. In addition to this gluten can cause leaky gut syndrome, which can lead to even more allergic, or autoimmune symptoms. <br /><br />
Nightshades are other foods that cause inflammation. Especially to those with a sensitivity to them. If you have chronic pain you are most likely sensitive to nightshades. Nightshades include tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, and blueberries. <br /><br />
Other foods may be trigger foods for you. Try eliminating (one at a time) refined sugar, foods high in oxalic acid, caffeine, alcohol, red meat, eggs, and dairy. Not all of these will be trigger foods, but some of them might be yours.<br /><br />
Mercury and other heavy metals can cause your immune system to be overloaded. An overloaded immune system easily gets confused about what is an invader and what is the body it is supposed to be protecting.<br /><br />
Mycotoxins are volatile organic compounds produced by toxic mold. These overload the immune system and cause inflammation in the body. Breathing these mold spores would be similar to drinking small amounts of poison every day. It might not kill you right away, but your health isn't going to improve as long as you keep it up. <br /><br />
Like leaky gut, a gut that is over run with bacteria can leave you susceptible to illness and work your immune system into overload. Get rid of the bad bacteria and replace them with probiotics and fermented foods. <br /><br />
While you are working on cleaning up your diet, your bloodstream, and your environment there are a lot of things you can do to improve your pain level and your ability to function on a day to day basis.<br />Get some gentle exercise every day. Although the joint may not like to move, it will feel better afterwards. Exercise will also delay any stiffening of the joint.<br /><br />
Put some heat on it. Heat loosens the joints and relieves some of the pain. In addition to just warming an Epsom salt bath or a few minutes in an infrared sauna will also pull some of the toxins out of the joints. A good massage can help in relieving the pain and the toxins within the body.<br /><br />
In addition there are many foods and supplements that can help with the pain and swelling. These include tart cherries, apple cider vinegar, stinging nettle, alfalfa, <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Turmeric-p/turmeric.htm" target="_blank">turmeric</a>, fish oil, glucosamine/chondroitin, ginger, essential oils, a Chinese herb called thunder god, an herb called devil's claw, or another called cat's claw, willow, Vitamins C, D3, E, A and a B complex. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/More-information-about-enzymes-s/48.htm" target="_blank">Digestive plant enzymes</a> can also be helpful in cleaning out the waste products in the body. <br /><br />
Eating a clean diet without processed foods, artificial sweeteners, flavoring or colorings will also help. So will getting plenty of water. A good way to define plenty is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That will give you the number of ounces of good clear water you want to strive for every day. <br /><br />
Good health is a journey. Start from wherever you are in life and strive to be continuously moving towards the goal.<br /><br />
Sources:<br />http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/16-home-remedies-arthritis/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HomesteadSurvival+%28Homestead+Survival%29#.Uzxog1e9beo<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/044958_thunder_god_Chinese_herbal_medicine_arthritis_pain.html<br />http://www.anh-usa.org/chinese-herb-ra-drugs/<br />http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/12612-a-functional-medicine-doctor-tells-you-how-to-recover-from-rheumatoid-arthritis-in-6-steps.html<br />http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/herbs-for-arthritis-zm0z12amzdeb.aspx?newsletter=1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=HW%20eNews&utm_campaign=7.15.14%20MEL%20hw#axzz37YCCcbfj<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/049175_arthritis_pain_relief_natural_remedies.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-16266556303599587922015-11-19T16:17:00.001-08:002015-11-24T10:21:53.171-08:00Pulmonary Fibrosis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pulmonary Fibrosis is a scarring of the lungs. Scars are made up of a substance called fibrin. This fibrin stiffens the lungs, making it harder to breathe. It also ‘fills up’ the lungs. This reduces the capacity of the lungs, making it harder and harder to get a deep breathe. Along with this the sufferer tends to cough. They have fluid in the lungs which they cough up. It is a very uncomfortable and can be life threatening.<br /><br />
Modern medicine considers this an autoimmune illness. They treat it with steroids and asthma type medication. Even with these treatments there is little hope for improvement, only a slowing of the increase of the symptoms. They hope to gain time for the person.<br /><br />
The problem with these treatments is that they lower the immune system. With a decrease in immune function you catch illnesses easier, and suffer from them more than a person with a healthy immune system would. This decreases the quality of life drastically. <br /><br />
Alternative and/or natural medicine takes a different approach. Fibrin is made up of proteins. It is the same substance that a visual scar on the skin is made up of. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Protease-360-p/protease_360.htm" target="_blank">Protease</a> is an enzyme that digests proteins. Taken orally it will work on the proteins in the digestive tract first. Whatever is not used will then move to the blood stream. Once in the blood stream it will digest, or break down proteins that don’t belong there. It does not attack the muscles, even though they are also protein based. <br /><br />
Protease can be taken as a supplement alone, or in a <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Digestive-Plant-Enzymes-p/plant_enzymes_270.htm" target="_blank">blend of enzymes</a> that also help digest other types of foods. For an example Lipase breaks down fats and Amylase breaks down carbohydrates.<br />
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Lactase breaks down lactose, from milk products. Pectinase breaks down pectin. Many people prefer to get their protease in one of these blends. These blends help with overall digestion, but just like with the protease all enzymes that are not utilized for digestion can work throughout the body to clean out the debris of everyday living.<br /><br />
In addition to enzymes many alternative or natural medicine practitioners would also recommend boosting the immune system. This is in direct contrast to the modern medicine practitioner. They are utilizing alternate theories. Modern medicine says that when the immune system is malfunctioning you suppress it. Alternative/natural medicine says that when the immune system is malfunctioning you strengthen it and it will begin functioning properly again.<br /><br />
The word picture that explains <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Immune-Support-s/681.htm" target="_blank">strengthening the immune system</a> the best is that of a cornered animal. When a frightened animal feels cornered they will strike out at everything that comes near it. They will even attack their beloved human who is only trying to help. You reduce the attacks on the animal they can once again take time to differentiate between friend and foe.<br /><br />
In regards to the immune system when it is weak and overwhelmed it starts seeing everything it comes into contact with as the enemy, including the human body it is supposed to be protecting. When you begin feeding it and strengthening it the immune system will begin to relax and recognize the difference between friend and foe. It takes time to build it up, and at first the symptoms of the autoimmune disease can worsen, but over time they usually begin to subside.<br /><br />
Pulmonary Fibrosis is a serious problem. Each person has to determine for themselves what the best way to handle it is for them. Taking the steroids and building the immune system at the same time won’t work. Taking the steroids and the enzymes at the same time may give better results than the steroids alone. You are in charge of your health. Only you can make the final decisions.<br /><br />
Sources:<br />http://www.biomediclabs.com/pulmonary_fibrosis<br />http://www.pivotalhealth.info/pulmonary_fibrosis2<br />http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/basics/definition/CON-20029091<br />http://pulmonaryhealthnow.com/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-74500706842650526712015-10-02T19:45:00.000-07:002015-10-05T10:32:41.797-07:00Magnesium essential to the human body<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even though a lot has been written about it many people still do not understand how essential magnesium is to the functioning of the human body. They also don’t realize how difficult it is for the average American to get enough magnesium to meet their needs. One survey said that 68% of all Americans are not getting enough magnesium. Part of this is due to the mineral depletion of our soils.<br /><br />
Magnesium is used by every organ in the body. It provides strength to the bones and teeth, activates enzymes, regulates blood calcium levels, aids in energy production, and is used to assimilate and utilize other vitamins and minerals throughout the body. It could be said that it comes in second only to <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Vitamin-D-s/77.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin D</a> in its widespread importance. Another survey says that millions could be saved in health care costs through magnesium supplementation.<br /><br />
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency reads like a medical dictionary. They include:<br />• Mitral valve prolapse<br />• Cardiac arrythmias<br />• Migraines<br />• ADHD<br />• Autism<br />• Anxiety<br />• Asthma<br />• Allergies<br />• Chronic Pain<br />• Fibromyalgia<br />• Chronic Fatigue<br />• Muscle Spasms<br />• Insomnia<br />• Twitching & tremors<br />• Swelling/edema<br />• Weak pulse<br />• Brain fog/confusion<br />• Osteoporosis<br />• Depression<br />• Restless Leg Syndrome<br />• Epilepsy<br />• ALS<br />• MS<br />• Diabetes<br /><br />
Although not all of these can be directly linked to magnesium deficiency there is strong evidence that all of these can be helped by increasing magnesium intake. If you are suffering from any of these magnesium supplementation seems be a safe and simple thing to try before going on pharmaceuticals with side effects that can permanently damage the body.<br /><br />
Food sources for magnesium include:<br />• Raw, grass-fed dairy products<br />• Pumpkin seeds<br />• Raw green veggies<br />• Raw cacao (Organic Raw chocolate)<br />• Pink salt and unrefined sea salts<br />• Wild-caught fish<br />• Sea vegetable - kelp/nori/dulse<br />• Sprouted nuts/seeds<br />• Avocados<br />• Sprouted legumes<br />• Quinoa<br />• Summer Squash<br />• Raspberries<br />• Black Beans<br />• Seafood<br /><br />
There are also many forms of magnesium supplements. They all have their benefits and drawbacks.<br />• Magnesium citrate, loosens the bowels<br />• Magnesium taurate targets the heart muscles<br />• Magnesium malate increases energy<br />• Magnesium glycinate <br />• Magnesium carbonate reduces indigestion<br />• Magnesium orotate also targets heart muscles<br /><br />
The worst forms of magnesium are:<br />• Magnesium stearate – it’s not really a form of magnesium at all,<br />• Magnesium oxide – is very poorly absorbed<br />• Magnesium sulfate – should only be used topically<br />• Magnesium glutamate and aspartate – these are neurotoxins<br /><br />
Any <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Magnesium-s/449.htm" target="_blank">magnesium supplement</a> that you take internally can cause some internal problems, but magnesium is one of those substances that can be absorbed through the skin. Epson salts is a form of magnesium that can be absorbed through a warm bath. Topical magnesium supplements have the advantage of being able to be applied quickly. They can later be washed or wiped off, or just left on.<br />
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You will not absorb more than you need.<br /><br />
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Seborrheic Keratoses is often called Seborrheic Dermatitis. It is similar to dandruff and cradle cap, but is located on exposed skin anywhere on the body, though usually on the face, neck and chest. It is not cancerous or contagious. It is itchy and unsightly. Dermatologists frequently freeze it off with liquid nitrogen, scrape it off, or burn it off with a laser. In each of these cases it is likely to come back. When they do they tend to be larger than the original spot. <br />
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Seborrheic refers to the sebaceous or oil glands of the body. It refers to the fact that these lesions are somewhat oily in consistency. Keratoses refer to a keratinocyte which is a normal skin cell. So the term Seborrheic Keratoses is a fancy way of saying oily skin cell. Although they sound fairly normal they don’t look it. <br />
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These cells are thicker than normal skin cells, with an oilier appearance. Some people compare them to having a piece of clay stuck to your skin. They are not harmful to your health, except for your mental health if they are unsightly enough to affect your self-esteem. They are typically a different color than the surrounding skin, sometimes having a yellow, tan, black or brown appearance. They may look like a wart.<br />
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The exact cause of this condition is not known, though many scientists feel this is an allergic reaction to something. That something could be shampoo, conditioner, makeup, and laundry detergent, pretty much anything that comes in contact with the skin.<br />
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Based on this concept the home remedy is to remove those types of products and begin detoxifying both the skin and the internal body. We can’t go without washing our face, hair and clothing, but you can switch to all natural products whose ingredients are less likely to be part of the product. For the face and hair an all-natural soap made from clay, charcoal or walnut husks would be a good place to start. Lightly soiled clothes can be washed without any detergent or soap. Today’s machines can do a good job even without any added products. Heavily soiled clothes may need an all-natural or even homemade detergent. Bleach or products containing bleach might very likely be the culprit here. Hydrogen Peroxide is a good substitute for bleach in the laundry. <br />
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The concept here is to get rid of all chemicals that come in contact with the body. We absorb chemicals through our skin as well as through our digestion. Getting them out of the body will allow the natural cleaning ability of the body to kick in.<br />
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You can also begin an "internal cleansing" using <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Detoxification-and-Cleanse-s/672.htm" target="_blank">detoxification</a> methods. <br />
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Sources:<br />
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/benignlesions/a/sebk.htm?utm_term=skin%20keratosis%20pictures&utm_content=p1-main-2-title&utm_medium=sem&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=adid-826214c8-7c1f-4adf-ba67-aa0d73eee805-0-ab_gsb_ocode-12548&ad=semD&an=google_s&am=broad&q=skin%20keratosis%20pictures&dqi=keratosis%2520skin%2520pictures&o=12548&l=sem&qsrc=999&askid=826214c8-7c1f-4adf-ba67-aa0d73eee805-0-ab_gsb<br />
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http://www.lifescript.com/health/a-z/conditions_a-z/conditions/s/seborrheic_keratosis.aspxUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-20140956451708549532015-09-19T13:54:00.000-07:002015-09-21T08:58:06.772-07:00Cold Season Year Round<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We hear a lot about summer colds and winter colds. Some feel the summer colds are worse. I think they affect us more. In the summer we want to wear lighter clothing and spend time outdoors doing fun things, like playing in the water. When you have a summer cold you are restricted from doing those things. In the winter many of us want to bundle up on the couch, drink warm liquids and read a book, watch TV, or just stare into a fire. Sounds exactly like what we ought to be doing to feel better from a cold. The question isn’t so much as to when you got the cold. The biggest question is why you got the cold. And the thousand dollar question is how you can get rid of it.<br /><br />
Grandma always said to bundle up and cover your ears when you went outside in cold weather. Is there any truth to what she said? It turns out there are several things that make it more likely to catch a cold during the colder weather. <br />• Colder air is typically dryer. This dries out our nasal passages and reduces one of the ways our body protects us from viruses.<br />• Viruses are stronger when they are cold. Science is showing that the protective coating on a virus is thicker in cold weather than it is in warm weather. <br />• Cold temperatures pull our blood flow into our core. This restricts the white blood cells in their ability to fight off the viruses.<br />• We can run low on Vitamin D. Our bodies make this from sunshine hitting our skin. Even if it is sunny outside, if it’s cold we won’t have much bare skin. Vitamin D protects us from many different illnesses. <br />• We are trapped inside with stale air, and sometimes more people.<br />• Emotional trauma can occur more easily when we are around more people. Negative emotions lower our immune systems.<br />• We tend to eat more sugary foods in colder weather. Sugar also lowers our immune systems.<br /><br />
Once we are feeling yucky what can we do about it? Are we limited to visiting our doctor or visiting the local drug store? The answer is no, there are a lot of things we can do for ourselves. With a well-stocked pantry we don’t even have to leave home.<br /><br />
For the sore throat:<br />• Honey, lemon and ginger tea. This is just what it sounds like. Mix honey, organic lemon slices and organic ginger slices and let it sit to blend. When needed put a spoonful in a cup of hot water and sip slowly.<br />• Horehound cough drops or teas. The drops can be made ahead of time and stored for when needed. You can purchase Horehound at an herb shop, or grow your own. Most recipes combine horehound with honey.<br />• Gargle with Cayenne tea. Mix a sprinkle of cayenne powder with warm water and gargle. You can add a good Himalayan or sea salt for added benefit. <br />• Gargle or sip Apple Cider Vinegar diluted with water. You can add other ingredients such as herbs or spices for more benefit.<br />• Sage tea. <br />For the congestion:<br />• Eat or drink some antiviral foods such as Garlic, Ginger, Real Cranberry, Cinnamon, Real Raw Honey, Echinacea, Pau D’Arco and Oregano Oil.<br />• Include some antibacterial foods for good measure: Onion, Turmeric, Lemon, Cayenne, and Peppermint.<br />• Make your own “Vapor Rub” using coconut oil and essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, cloves, and possibly cedarwood. Mix and match until you find a combination that works for you. If you chill it the consistency will be firmer.<br /><br />
To prevent colds in the first place you need to work on strengthening your immune system. This isn’t something you do just because you feel like you are coming down with something. These are things you can do all the time to make your body stronger and more resistant to any type of illness.<br />• <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Vitamin-C-with-Enzymes-p/vitamin_c_enzymes.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin C</a><br />• Probiotics<br />• <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/STEROL-MAX-STEROLS-GR8CF-77-p/sterol_max.htm" target="_blank">Plant Sterols</a><br />• Oregano Oil<br />• Thyme<br />• Zinc<br />• <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/D3-Genix-60-p/d3-genix-60.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin D</a><br />• Reduce Stress<br />• Eat real/organic foods. Stay away from processed foods.<br />• Get plenty of rest on a regular basis.<br />• Stay well hydrated.<br /><br />
We all have times when we are going a thousand miles an hour and not taking very good care of ourselves. Sometimes they just can’t be avoided. The rest of the time we need to comply with the old saying of eat right and get plenty of rest. This includes avoiding sweets and junk food as well as excessive alcohol or other stimulants or depressants. Our bodies are designed to crave equilibrium. <br />
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The more we can feed that need the stronger those bodies will be and the better we will feel year round.<br /><br />Sources:<br />http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/simple-natural-homemade-remedy-sore-throat.html<br />http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-remedies/natural-cold-and-flu-remedies-zm0z14sozpit.aspx?newsletter=1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=MEL%20eNews&utm_campaign=10.9.14%20MEL#axzz3FfA56nsp<br />http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-flu-treatment-ze0z1401zjhar.aspx?newsletter=1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=MEL%20eNews&utm_campaign=11.6.14%20MEL#axzz3IJ0bPOMW<br />http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/homemade-cough-drops-zm0z12fmzdeb.aspx?newsletter=1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=HW%20eNews&utm_campaign=11.4.14%20HW<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/047549_garlic_cold_remedy_influenza.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/047615_flu_winter_colds_natural_remedies.html<br />http://www.mainstreet.com/article/cold-and-flu-prevention-tips-which-ones-actually-work<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/047575_cold_remedies_flu_treatment_natural_medicine.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/047903_sinus_infections_natural_remedies_preventive_medicine.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/048017_sinus_infection_cayenne_apple_cider_vinegar.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/048033_sinus_mucus_lung_phlegm_nasal_drip.html<br />http://naturalcuresandhomeremedies.com/homemade-syrup-for-ejecting-mucus-out-of-the-throat/<br />http://livingtraditionally.com/homemade-herbal-decongestant/<br />http://commonsensehome.com/sore-throat-remedies/<br />http://everydayroots.com/cough-remedies<br />http://www.yourfoodcorner.com/2014/12/treat-colds-flu-naturally-baking-soda/<br />http://www.freshbitesdaily.com/sore-throat-tea/<br />http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-vapor-rub/<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/048368_sinus_infections_herbal_medicine_common_cold.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/048462_cold_weather_virus_bad_science.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/049035_vapor_rub_congestion_natural_treatment.html<br />http://thespiritscience.net/2015/01/29/colds-are-caused-by-conflicts/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-25662280751633296942015-09-07T10:10:00.001-07:002015-09-12T09:08:14.404-07:00Constipation - I'm all plugged up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Constipation is on the rise in our world today. Studies done in the US, and Europe, are showing us it is a serious problem. Nursing homes are known for constipation problems. Looking at some of the causes of constipation it is easy to see why.<br />
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<b>Dehydration</b><br />
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Our bodies need water for most of our daily functions. This includes our bowel movements. If there isn’t enough moisture inside the body the bowels are one of the last areas to receive its share. In the nursing home crowds incontinence is a common problem. Many of these folks begin avoiding water in the hope of avoiding accidents. When they do drink something it is typically something with more flavor than plain water. Yet, plain water is what the body craves for hydration.<br />
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<b>Fiber</b><br />
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Fiber is the parts of plants that are hard for the body to digest. It is also harder for the person to chew. This can lead to many of our nursing home residents to avoid high fiber foods. They opt instead for the lower fiber processed foods. This causes there to be less bulk in the stool, that in turn makes them harder to pass. <br />
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<b>Lack of exercise</b><br />
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One of the things that move our bowels is the movement of our bodies. Nursing homes are designed to make people comfortable, not necessarily healthier. They don’t encourage their residents to do any more movement than they want to do. The more you sit, the more the fecal matter within your bowel sits as well. The more it sits the more dried out it gets and the harder it is to move it.<br />
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<b>Dairy Products</b><br />
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For many people too much dairy products can have a constipating effect. Many of our processed foods or comfort foods have a dairy element to them. This can make an already serious problem even worse. <br />
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<b>Resisting the urge to go</b><br />
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In a nursing home when someone needs help getting to the bathroom that help isn’t always readily available. Rather than messing themselves people have a tendency to try to avoid that bowel movement until help arrives. This causes the fecal matter to sit in the bowel longer, losing its moisture. <br />
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<b>Over use of laxatives</b><br />
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Even when the staff at the home tries to help by giving laxatives this can make the problem worse. Just like rebound headaches when you are dependent on over the counter headache remedies there is such a thing as rebound constipation. The body becomes dependent on the laxatives and won’t release the fecal matter without it.<br />
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<b>Neurological Disorders</b><br />
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Many people are in nursing homes because they suffer from debilitating neurological problems such as Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, or other diseases. These diseases rob the mind and body of control of not only thoughts, but body functions as well.<br />
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<b>Medications</b><br />
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Many medications have a constipating effect. The very definition of a nursing home supposes the person needs medical care and is thus on medications. This can range from such simple things as antacids to pain medications, antidepressants and something as simple as an iron supplement.<br />
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Considering the multiple medications most nursing home residents are on it would be a miracle if they were not constipated.<br />
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<b>Depression</b><br />
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Many people think of depression as a mood problem, but many times it affects the whole body. When people are depressed they don’t eat right, move around, or care if they need to go to the bathroom or not. <br />
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Why is this a major problem we need to be concerned about? If you look at each of the causes above you will see that they aren’t confined to nursing homes. Every person on earth could be impacted by one or more of them. Instead of holding a bowel movement because you need help to get to the bathroom the busy executive could be holding it because he can’t get out of the meeting he is in. Every single one of them could be extrapolated to the general public. The rates of constipation in the general public are reaching epidemic proportions. <br />
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Constipation causes many serious problems. It isn’t just an uncomfortable inconvenience. The problems range from causing bloating, cramps, and a feeling of incomplete elimination to fecal impaction (which is when hardened stool gets stuck in your intestines) and even to colon cancer. In between there are hemorrhoids, anal fissures (tears in the skin in your anus) and even rectal prolapse (where part of your intestine protrudes from your anus).<br />
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Beyond these extreme problems someone with constipation is just generally less healthy than someone without this problem. This is because the longer the fecal matter is inside your body the more likely it is for you to absorb toxins that your body is trying to eliminate. It is also a breeding ground for parasites and harmful bacteria, such as candida. <br />
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<b>What to do?</b><br />
Beyond the obvious of avoiding the problems listed above there are many things you can do for yourself or a loved one with this problem.<br />
• Eat fermented foods. The good bacteria in them help move matters along.<br />
• Eat your vegetables, cruciferous and green leafy.<br />
• Get some good fats, such as <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Coconut-Oil-32-ounce-p/coconut_32.htm" target="_blank">coconut oil</a> or olive oil. These help lubricate the bowels.<br />
• Supplement with <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Aloe-Ace-Max-aloe-vera-ace-max-p/aloe_ace_max.htm" target="_blank">aloe </a>or slippery elm. Both help your body produce the mucus that helps move things along. Be cautious with aloe, it can cause cramping and diarrhea.<br />
• Supplement with magnesium. Oral magnesium supplements can also cause cramping and diarrhea, but <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Ancient-Minerals-ultra-pure-magnesium-oil-p/magnesium_oil.htm" target="_blank">topical magnesium supplements</a> do not, and are still effective.<br />
• Avoid stimulating laxatives such as mineral oil or castor oil. Although they work they tend to set you up for a rebound effect.<br />
• Drink some ginger tea. This is a natural mild laxative and stimulant. It also has a healing effect on the stomach and bowels.<br />
• Eat mucilaginous foods such as okra and chia seeds. They act along the same lines as supplementing with slippery elm.<br />
• The most important thing you can do is to stay hydrated with pure, clean water.<br />
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Sources<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/045869_constipation_remedies_sauerkraut_probiotics.html<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-91100889885076988652015-08-27T12:37:00.001-07:002015-09-01T15:46:34.030-07:00Diabetes Causes Are Many and Varied<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A lot of times when we think of diabetes we think of indulgence. That is because the most common type of diabetes is caused by insulin intolerance. This is different from not making enough insulin. It is more like your body has been making so much that the cells have started ignoring it. It's as if the insulin is the sound of the doorbell and the neighbor kids keep ringing it and running away. After a while you just start ignoring the sound. The purpose of insulin is to move the sugar in the blood into the cells so they can use it for fuel. <br />
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Besides diet there have been some new studies that show other causes for diabetes, ones we weren't always aware of.<br />
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Lipitor, a cholesterol drug from Pfizer, has been clearly linked to causing diabetes in women. There are lawsuits against the manufacturer because of it. Since the link was suggested there have been studies that seem to prove the link. Although all statins seem to carry this risk Lipitor seems the worst. One study estimated that 50% of post menopausal women would get diabetes from Lipitor. <br />
Another set of drugs that show a link to diabetes are the antidepressants. One study that found a link between antidepressants and risk for type 2 diabetes discovered the risk almost doubled in patients using two types of drugs at the same time: tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). One reason they began looking at antidepressants was that somebody noticed that as the use of them increased so did the number of people who were diabetic.<br />
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One thing that may be impacting the parallels between antidepressants and diabetes is diet. Many of the foods that cause or increase depression are the same foods that cause or increase diabetes. They are the ones that trigger the body to make insulin, thereby causing the body to quit recognizing the signal. <br />
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Recent research also revealed that rabbits introduced to a toxin produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria developed symptoms of type 2 diabetes, including systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance. Another bacteria, Bifidobacteria, seems to counteract the harm of Staphylococcus. Babies with high numbers of Bifidobacteria and low numbers of Staphylococcus aureus – which may cause low-grade inflammation in your body, contributing to obesity – appeared to be protected from excess weight gain. This may be one reason why breast-fed babies have a lower risk of obesity, as Bifidobacteria flourish in the guts of breast-fed babies. These bacteria can be found in the gut, but also sometimes on the skin.<br />
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Diabetes is known as a gateway disease to other diseases and health problems. The excess sugar and insulin in your blood stream does a lot of damage to the body. Diabetes could easily be called pre-cancer or pre-heart disease, because the insulin resistance is damaging to all of your body’s tissues… including that of your brain.<br />
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Dementia is a well-known risk factor of diabetes, and new study found problems with blood flow in the brain may develop in as little as two years in people with diabetes. That impaired blood flow appears to accelerate cognitive decline, lowering thinking and memory skills. <br />
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We can't control whether or not our mother's breast fed us as babies. What we can control is how we eat and take care of ourselves now. We can introduce good bacteria, that keep us slimmer and fight diabetes, through fermented foods and <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" target="_blank">probiotic supplements</a>. Just make sure your fermented foods are truly healthy and not packed full of sugar. Sugar feeds the bad bacteria. We can also ensure that the other foods we are eating are low on the glycemic index. The lower on the index a food is the less it raises blood sugar. The lower we keep our blood sugar the less insulin we produce. The less insulin we produce the more our cells respond to the insulin we make. I think you get the picture here.<br />
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Don't forget your exercise! Exercise helps your body burn off that excess sugar. <br />
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Diabetes is one of those issues that a healthy lifestyle can make a big impact on. If you are willing to do the work at home you won't have to depend on medications that your doctor can prescribe. The more you do the less prescriptions you will have to take. The less prescriptions you take the less side effects you will have. The less side effects you have the less prescriptions you will need to combat them.<br />
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Do you feel some circular reasoning coming on?<br />
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The main message is that if you are willing to take care of yourself you will be better off in the long run.<br />
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Sources:<br />
http://www.attorneyone.com/lipitor/popular-statin-drug-lipitor-causes-type-ii-diabetes-in-women/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=lipitor&utm_content=%23DiabetesII-40-64-F-Moblie<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/042396_antidepressants_type_2_diabetes_health_risks.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/042696_Lipitor_lawsuit_statin_drugs_type_2_diabetes.html<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/07/22/increasing-diabetes-rates.aspx?e_cid=20150722Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20150722Z1&et_cid=DM80085&et_rid=1045341465<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-6890865226869676172015-08-13T09:35:00.001-07:002017-11-28T09:15:29.361-08:00ADHD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When it comes to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) there seems to be three distinct camps. <br />
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Camp 1 claims that it is a valid disorder, if not a full fledged disease. These people feel that the best way to deal with it is with medication. Some even go so far as to say that the earlier that medication is started the better. The problem with these medications is that their long term effect has not been studied in depth. There are indications that these drugs can cause some serious problems such as<br />
• Permanent brain damage<br />
• Liver damage<br />
• Heart and blood vessel damage7 <br />
• Heart attack, <br />
• stroke,<br />
• sudden death <br />
• Changes in personality, depression and/or hallucinations, <br />
• suicide <br />
• Increased cancer risk <br />
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Camp 2 feels that there is a problem, but that drugs are not the answer. They point to the skyrocketing rate of increase in diagnosis in the last few years. They see a correlation between the increases of chemicals in our water, food and personal care products and the increase in attention problems. If this group is correct the best way of dealing with this epidemic is to take us back to a simpler way of life with fresh foods from the garden and farm.<br />
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Camp 3 believes that ADHD doesn't exist, it is a figment of imagination of those in the medical, especially psychological, industry. These folks look at the changes in our education systems and see an impact from that on the behavior of our children. They point to the fact that teachers are changing their teaching methods in such a way that there are two groups of children that feel left out and bored.<br />
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These two groups are the ones that are ahead of what the teacher is teaching, and those that are behind and are struggling to catch up. There are less physical activities in the classroom as well. A bored child has a harder time focusing on the subject matter. They also have a harder time sitting still.<br />
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This combination causes more children to be disruptive. <br />
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In this viewpoint parents are also partially to blame. They sit their small child down in front of the television for hours. Then they think there is something wrong when the child begins running around the room, jumping on the furniture and acting out what they have been watching. These parents need to understand that wiggles and short attention spans are normal in young children. They really are not tiny adults.<br />
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So, as a parent or grandparent of a young child what are you supposed to do?<br />
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1. Make sure your expectations are realistic<br />
2. Look at the physical activity provided for the child, make sure there is enough<br />
3. Look at the food the child is eating and eliminate the following;<br />
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<li> sugar and artificial sweeteners</li>
<li> grains </li>
<li> processed foods</li>
<li> artificial colors and flavors</li>
<li> exposure to electro-magnetic fields (EMF)</li>
<li> exposure to household chemicals</li>
<li> Glyphosate-contaminated food</li>
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4. Increase your childs exposure to;<br />
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<li> Physical activity breaks</li>
<li> Fermented foods without added sugar</li>
<li> Omega 3 fatty acids</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/D3-Genix-60-p/d3-genix-60.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin D</a></li>
<li> Increase time outdoors, especially in nature</li>
<li> Positive reinforcement of positive behaviors</li>
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If there truly is an underlying physical problem these things will still help. If it is simply emotional acting out based on environmental stimulants these changes should have a profound effect. Either way your child will be better off, and you may possibly avoid some very dangerous drugs.<br />
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Sources:<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/043139_ADHD_psychiatric_insanity_overdiagnosis.html<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/05/adhd-glyphosate.aspx?e_cid=20131205Z1A_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20131205Z1A&et_cid=DM36054&et_rid=358086679<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/01/16/adhd-drugs-side-effects.aspx?e_cid=20140116Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140116Z1&et_cid=DM37747&et_rid=400020922<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/044057_fluoridated_water_ADHD_mental_disorders.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/044134_ADHD_false_paradigm_children.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/044825_artificial_colors_hyperactivity_food_regulations.html<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/01/antidepressants-adhd-drugs.aspx?e_cid=20140501Z1-US-HH-low_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140501Z1-US-HH-low&et_cid=DM45338&et_rid=505609756<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/045399_ADHD_toddlers_psychiatric_medication.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-47658289882506511512015-08-06T12:49:00.000-07:002015-08-06T23:08:00.694-07:00Lupus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Like most of the autoimmune diseases modern medicine does not truly understand the cause of Lupus. They have broken it down to three distinct versions of the problem. They are, in plain English, systemic, skin only and infantile. The systemic version is the most common.<br /><br />
Symptoms of systemic lupus include extreme fatigue, painful or swollen joints (arthritis), unexplained fever, skin rashes, and kidney problems. These symptoms are not consistent from person to person or even from one period of time to another. Because the symptoms seem to come and go they are referred to as flareups of the disease. Different things trigger these flareups in different people, though one that is pretty consistent is exposure to sunlight.<br /><br />
This is problematic in that Vitamin D deficiency is common among Lupus victims. Vitamin D also plays a large role in protecting us from many other chronic illnesses. Since people with Lupus have trouble spending time in the sun it is generally recommended that they take a <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/D3-Genix-60-p/d3-genix-60.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin D supplement</a>. Typical recommendations would be 10,000 units per day. Testing to monitor Vitamin D levels are also recommended.<br /><br />
Leaky gut syndrome is a very common issue that is related to autoimmune diseases like SLE. In these conditions, an abundance of pathogenic bacteria and yeasts take hold of the reigns of control in the gut and create inflammatory changes that damage the intestinal lining. This allows food particles to pass into the bloodstream. The undigested food particles are identified by the immune system and labeled as toxic invaders and a massive immune assault results. The most common recommendation for healing leaky gut syndrome is called the GAPS diet. These types of diets are very low in sugar and processed foods. They are high in fermented foods and often recommend taking <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" target="_blank">probiotic supplements</a>. Avoiding modern grown meats and dairy are also critical, but naturally grown versians of these products have been shown to be helpful.<br /><br />
Because many people with lupus go on to have high cholesterol and heart problems many doctors recommend that they take statins to try to prevent this. Although statins can be useful there come with some pretty serious problems. Among them are weakened muscles, including heart muscles. A study done with children with lupus has shown that there is no advantage to them taking statins.<br /><br />
Other illnesses that seem to occur more often with lupus patients than with the general population are leukemia and breast cancer. This may be because lupus interferes with the immune system in ways that normally protect us, or it may be because one of the common treatments for lupus is immune depressing drugs. <br /><br />
Other treatments that doctors use include NSAIDS. These come with their own sets of complications which can include kidney problems and ulcers. Some other attempts at treatment have also shown to be problematic. One such attempt was the off label use of a drug named Rituxan. Off label means that the FDA has not specifically approved that drug for that purpose. Rituxan has been approved for lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis. Two people died when prescribed the drug for their lupus.<br /><br />Alfalfa is one supplement that has been found useful with lupus. Alfalfa is an antipyretic, which means it is a fever reducer. It is a diuretic, meaning it increases urination. It is an appetite stimulant, and is a hemostatic, which means it helps to stop bleeding. Alfalfa is mineral and vitamin rich. It is very high in the macro-nutrients calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Alfalfa has a high chlorophyll content, and contains almost every known vitamin. It has been clinically proven to reduce LDL cholesterol and shows promise in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as lupus.<br /><br />
Most autoimmune diseases can be managed with a diet rich in organic foods and eliminating all processed foods, especially sugar. Non dietary sources of toxins such as personal care products and air fresheners should also be avoided. Mild exercise and plenty of fresh air (although out of direct sunshine) has also been shown to be effective.<br /><br />
Sources:<br /><br />http://www.naturalnews.com/037761_systemic_lupus_SLE_natural_remedies.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/030386_statin_drugs_children.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/034740_alfalfa_cholesterol_lupus.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/021374_off-label_prescribing_lupus.html<br />http://lupus.us.com/lupus-overview.html?utm_source=msn&utm_campaign=lupus&utm_medium=00_01_lupus&utm_term=lupus&utm_content=394249570<br />http://www.medicinenet.com/systemic_lupus/page5.htm#what_is_the_treatment_for_systemic_lupus<br />http://www.medicinenet.com/systemic_lupus/page7.htm#what_is_the_prognosis_of_lupus_what_does_the_future_hold_for_people_with_systemiclupus<br /><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-81486991892199369842015-07-30T13:35:00.001-07:002015-07-30T14:55:32.683-07:00Sick State of Healthcare<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Is our health care system making us sick, or
worse yet, killing us? Most of us think that our doctors and hospitals are
there to help us be healthy. The truth of the matter is that our health care
system is there to make money. From the primary care doctor to the major
medical center none of them are going to stay in business unless they make a
profit. Most of them have investors. Investors are not guardian angels that
give out money for the fun of it. They are people who want their money to work
hard at making more money. You would not leave your money in a bank that
charges you for the privilege. Neither would an investor loan money to a
business that isn't making a profit. But what does that mean for our health?
One concept rises to the top "Buyer Beware!".</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Nursing homes are notorious for being
understaffed, and the staffing they do have in under trained. There was an
incident that a male patient burnt to death in front of the nursing home staff,
and they did nothing about it. They were afraid of doing the wrong thing, so
they did nothing! He sat outside in his wheelchair alone while they waited for
paramedics. The staff was not heartless. They were afraid of doing the wrong
thing, so they did nothing! Many law makers try to legislate common sense in
places like that, but what happens is that they train their staff to comply
with the paperwork and forget about teaching them common sense on how to care
for people.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">It isn't just nursing homes. Hospitals can have
the same type of problems. A patient in San Francisco went missing from her
hotel room. They had missing persons posters were put up in the neighborhood.
Two weeks later they found her, dead, in an unused stairwell. If the hospital
had done a proper search they would have found her within hours. The saddest
part of all was that the door of the stairwell led outdoors, and it was locked
from the outside! If there were a fire anyone using that stairwell would have
been trapped.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Medical mistakes account for one sixth of all
deaths in the United States! Mistakes are preventable. We have the most
expensive medical care of any country on the planet, yet we still have problems
with people making mistakes. I personally know a woman that suffered from major
infections for years because the surgeon left a sponge or a clamp in her. There
was too much infection for them to operate to get it out! Then she began having
money problems because of it. Everything they did to 'correct' the problem they
charged her for.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Unnecessary surgeries are another area where our
medical system is costing us money and endangering our health. The most highly
abused surgeries are heart surgeries such as angioplasty or stints, pacemakers,
back surgeries, hysterectomy, knee surgery, and Cesarian section. Most of these
are considered 'emergency surgery'. If you think you need it you think you need
it as soon as possible in order to save your life or the life of your child.
The rest are issues with high pain level. If surgery is offered when you are in
extreme pain you will jump at the chance for pain relief.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Why are these considered unnecessary? In many
cases it is because there are other ways of dealing with the problem that do
not increase risk. In many cases the risk of alternative treatment is less
risky than the surgery. All of these incur long term problems for the person
undergoing the surgery. In many Cesarian sections there is evidence of long
term problems for the child. In some of these cases there is statistical proof
that these surgeries don't do what they are purported to do. They do not
relieve the pain.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Any time surgery is performed there is some risk.
When anesthesia is used that risk is increased dramatically. Anesthesia has
lasting effects on the brain. This is dramatic in someone elderly, yet the
elderly are having more surgeries than the rest of our population. Many of our
oldest loved ones go into minor surgery thinking clearly and come out with a
marked level of dementia. Others just don't make it through the surgery.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">We have all heard about the poor food in
hospitals. There is very little 'real' food or fresh food available. A family
member recently had surgery and once she began eating every meal had something
on the plate that she was allergic to. Her allergic reaction was an increase in
her pain. Even though this was pointed out repeatedly they still did not pay attention
to what was being served to her, they just increased her pain medications.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Another thing that increases pain for those in
the hospital is the lighting. In a supposed effort to keep the atmosphere calm
there is low level artificial lights on day and night. This light level, and
lack of natural lighting decreases the ability to sleep and increases the level
of pain and depression for the patient.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">What are we to do?</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Take good care of yourself so that you need the
medical industry as little as possible.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">If you or a loved one is told they need surgery
get a second opinion. Do some research and find out if there are any
non-surgical solutions you can try first.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">If you absolutely must have surgery have an
advocate available to look out for you. They can't be in surgery, but they can
question medication and food options. They can also request a room with a
window and open the curtains for you so you can get some natural sunlight.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Our medical system is broken. We need to opt out
of it as much as possible. Taking care of ourselves for the little things will
keep us from needing medical care for the major things.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Sources:</span></div>
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/10/unnecessary-surgeries.aspx?e_cid=20130710_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20130710<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/09/preventable-medical-errors.aspx?e_cid=20131009Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20131009Z1<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/042505_hospital_care_dead_patient_medical_negligence.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/042386_nursing_home_patient_medical_staff_burned_to_death.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/043081_anesthesia_medical_safety_Big_Pharma.html<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/26/hospital-room-lighting.aspx?e_cid=20131226Z1A_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20131226Z1A&et_cid=DM36910&et_rid=380022310<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/045096_hospital_lighting_depression_sickness.html<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-28614421452238283212015-07-19T04:17:00.000-07:002015-07-30T13:12:25.721-07:00Parkinson's Disease <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disease that affects the motor skills of its victims. In many people’s opinion it is similar to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) except that with AD the disease attacks the cognitive functions of the brain. Both are associated with depression, anxiety, and speech impairments. PD is often recognized by tremors and stiff muscles that are hard to control. Both diseases are listed as ‘cause unknown’.<br /><br />
Some links are starting to be made, but they are more statistical links than something that is a direct cause. This may be because it is when many of these links combine that they overcome the immune system and symptoms begin.<br /><br />
<b>Gut</b><br /><br />
One of these links is with leaky gut syndrome. PD patients are much more likely to have a high level of bacterial growth in their small intestines. This is both a symptom and a precursor to leaky gut. It can be caused by eating food high in pesticides and antibiotics. There has been proven to be a link between the gut and the brain. A healthy gut digests things easily, and is filled with a variety of good bacteria, with minimal evidence of bad bacteria. Gluten intolerance can be both a cause and an effect of an unhealthy gut. People with an unhealthy gut are more likely to experience constipation, IBS, and autoimmune disease.<br /><br />
<b>Iron </b><br /><br />
Iron overload has also been shown to be prevalent with those that have been diagnosed with PD. This is usually more common with men and post-menopausal women. Women in the child bearing years don’t normally have to worry about iron overload because their menstrual flow typically eliminates the excess iron.<br /><br />
<b>Vitamin D</b><br /><br />
Another statistical link is low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked in this way with many different illnesses. These include type 2 diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, hypertension, cancer, and infections. It now includes Parkinson’s. Those with PD that have raised their D3 blood levels have been shown to improve their speech and mood. Vitamin D can be raised through sun exposure and supplementation.<br />
<br /><b>Exercise</b><br /><br />
Those that have trouble controlling their muscles tend to shy away from exercise, but studies show that exercise may be one of the best things for them. One man found that joining the gym and taking boxing lessons severely slowed the progression of his illness. A study involving 231 patients showed that those who exercised regularly experienced less falls. Other, larger studies show a reduction in loss and even improvement of motor skills. One study suggests that exercise can prevent you from ever developing symptoms. <br /><br />
<b>Fasting</b><br /><br />
It seems strange that simply not eating can improve your PD symptoms, but fasting can do much more than that. Unless you are already severely underweight fasting as little as several hours once or twice a week has been shown to improve overall health and cognitive functions. After a short term fast the immune system has shown marked improvement. The brain has been shown to have from 50 to 400 percent more of a substance that creates new neurons.<br />
<br /><b>Ketogenic Diet</b><br />
Along with the occasional fast what you eat on the days you do eat seems to play an important role. We already mentioned that pesticides and antibiotic laden foods need to be avoided. It turns out that what we do eat plays just as big a role. A ketogenic diet is one that is high in fat (90% or more of calories from fat) and low in protein and carbohydrates. Eating this way has been shown to improve balance, tremors and mood. The quality of that fat can also play an important role. Things like coconut oil, organic butter, avocados and nuts improve body functions more than vegetable oils or trans fats. Limiting protein to half a gram per pound of body weight and carbohydrates to 30 or 40 grams per day seems to be ideal. <br /><br />
To wrap it up here are some ideas for improving the life of someone experiencing PD, or limiting the possibility of developing it.<br />• Eat an organic, whole food diet.<br />• Find a way to exercise every day.<br />• Optimize your Vitamin D levels.<br />• Get some good fats every day.<br />• Avoid chemicals whenever possible.<br />• Include foods that reduce inflammation such as cinnamon (Ceylon), pomegranates and Turmeric.<br /><br />
Sources:<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/045969_cinnamon_bark_Parkinsons_disease_Chinese_medicine.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/046637_pomegranates_alzheimers_Parkinsons.html<br />http://www.iospress.nl/ios_news/higher-vitamin-d-levels-associated-with-better-cognition-and-mood-in-parkinsons-disease-patients/?mc_cid=9af9729bc2&mc_eid=76fb0b33b3<br />http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2015/01/16/parkinsons-disease-intermittent-fasting-exercise.aspx?e_cid=20150116Z1_DNL_NonBuyer_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20150116Z1-NonBuyer&et_cid=DM64825&et_rid=807493084<br />http://chriskresser.com/new-research-and-treatments-for-parkinsons-disease<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/050280_boxing_exercise_Parkinsons_disease_natural_cures.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-68561400345522452302015-07-10T07:51:00.000-07:002015-07-15T11:38:49.650-07:00Beat Aging Naturally<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have all heard the story of two older women. One says "I want to grow old gracefully." The other one answers "I going to fight it kicking and screaming." There is something to be said for both approaches.<br /><br />
When I had just turned forty I mentioned a problem I was having to my doctor. Instead of asking more questions or doing some tests he answered, "Well, you are getting older." Even back then I knew enough to change doctors. Lazy doctors automatically blame aches, pains, indigestion, fuzzy thinking and the like on aging. Many in today's society think we are designed to fall apart after we turn forty, fifty at the latest. This is the furthest from the truth. There are real life people that are enjoying happy, healthy lives into their eighties, nineties and even over 100.<br />
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<i><b>What can we do to be among those people as our birthdays begin to mount up?</b></i><br /><br />
Of all the studies on longevity and successful aging there are two key things that seem to make the biggest impact, diet and exercise. I know, that's the last thing you want to hear, but it is the truth. The problem is that everyone gets a different picture in their minds when they hear that phrase. Just what kind of diet and what kind of exercise works best?<br /><br />
Whether you refer to it as an Atkins style diet, a Ketogenic diet, or a Paleo diet you are getting close. They all have a few things in common, but they don't always completely hit the mark. This is because once again we all get a different picture in our minds as we read those words. So, what are the common denominators of these diets that work so well?<br /><br />
Get rid of:<br />• Sugar and artificial sweeteners<br />• Processed foods<br />• Starches<br />• Industrially grown fruits and vegetables<br />• Industrially grown meats and dairy<br />• Alcohol in excess<br />• Tobacco products<br />• Unnecessary medications<br /><br />Add in:<br />• Natural herbal sweeteners such as pure stevia, not an artificial sweetener made from stevia.<br />• Home cooked meals<br />• Low glycemic foods<br />• Raw foods<br />• Organically grown fruits and vegetables<br />• Organic, free range meats, eggs and dairy<br />• Good fats such as coconut, nuts, avacado, and real butter<br />• Herbs, spices and supplements<br /><br />
By eating this way you are eliminating a majority of the toxins in our world. In addition to these things you can look for personal care and home care products that are made from all natural and safe ingredients. Watch the manufacturers, they have been known to call something natural and safe when it is the farthest thing from it. To be 100% sure you may decide to make your own. <br /><br />
The 'good' foods above, eaten in the right proportions improve your leptin and insulin receptors. This moves you away from diabetes and obesity and towards a strong and healthy metabolism. Numerous studies show a diet higher in good fats and clean proteins keep your appetite satisfied better. Unlike the high card, grain based diets you won't need to eat six times a day. Three or less meals a day will keep you perfectly happy and healthy.<br /><br />
Eating this way improves your thinking ability. Many people think that fuzzy thinking is a natural by product of aging. It's not. Fuzzy thinking can be caused by many different things. Things that we can control. Among them are:<br />• Dehydration<br />• Lack of good fats in the diet<br />• Lack of magnesium<br />• Lack of Vitamin D<br />• Medications<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=magnesium">Magnesium </a>and Vitamin D also play a significant role in bone strength and health. Many people think of calcium when they think bone health. Without the proper amount of magnesium and Vitamin D that calcium cannot get into the bones. It ends up in places where it doesn't belong, such as joints and muscles. The image of a bent over little old man or woman can be a thing of the past. The truly healthy man or woman can walk straight and strong all of their days.<br /><br />
Another sign of aging that we think of as inevitable is a loss of eye sight. Dehydration can play a part of that as well. So can sugar and grains. Dropping these things from your diet can keep your eyesight strong for many more years.<br /><br />
Sometimes it is hard to get all your nutrition from your food. Do not be afraid of supplements. They may be just the thing to keep you from having to take medications. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=turmeric">Turmeric </a>is one that has been showing great promise in the area of aging. It has also been shown helpful in fighting degenerative diseases and even cancer.<br /><br />
Exercise also plays an important role in healthy aging. Many of the so called ageing diseases are really caused by a sedentary lifestyle instead of by the number of birthdays you have enjoyed. Once again, not all exercises are equal when it comes to aging. What should we be looking for? Things that build muscle! I think I just heard someone cringe. It used to be taught that as we age we automatically lose muscle, no matter what we do. Studies are showing that isn't 100% accurate. We may have to work harder to keep and build muscle, but it is possible to do so. <br /><br />
The biggest problem is that as we age we become more afraid of hurting ourselves. Therefore we don't climb the ladder that we used to climb without hesitation. We take the elevator instead of the stairs, because after all we have 'earned' it with the number of years we have lived. Our younger friends and family want to 'help' us by doing the lifting and carrying for us. The trouble with all these things is that they add up to less exercise, and especially of the type that builds muscles. The healthiest old people are the ones that have kept physically active! The harder that activity is the better! I have a relative whose father (and mother) still does roofing in his eighties! Looking at him you would think he was in his sixties! He has better arm muscles than most twenty year olds I know!<br /><br />
Diet and exercise. They are not the easiest things to incorporate into your lifestyle, but they could be the most important. A strong healthy body and an equally strong and healthy mind are rewards worth working towards.<br /><br />
Sources:<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/07/stress-reduction.aspx?e_cid=20131007Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20131007Z1<br />http://products.mercola.com/magnesium-supplement/?e_cid=20131206Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20131206Z1&et_cid=DM34528&et_rid=359115892<br />http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089158491300350X<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/043411_aging_natural_treatment_antioxidants.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/043986_allopathic_doctors_dollar_signs_elderly_patients.html<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/02/ketogenic-diet-health-benefits.aspx?e_cid=20140202Z1_SNL_Art_1&utm_source=snl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140202Z1&et_cid=DM38949&et_rid=415000902<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/044835_vitamin_D_intelligence_cognitive_function.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/044900_telomeres_longevity_anti-aging_diet.html<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/26/secrets-longevity.aspx?e_cid=20140526Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140526Z1&et_cid=DM45583&et_rid=531858903<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/09/calorie-restriction-benefits.aspx?e_cid=20140609Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140609Z1&et_cid=DM46353&et_rid=548046770<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-20050140460793160942015-07-09T14:07:00.004-07:002015-07-09T14:07:46.374-07:00Turmeric beats Prozac against depression<br />
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It’s common knowledge in the natural health world that pharmaceuticals
often (if not always) do more harm than good. It’s also clear that
foods, herbs, and other natural sources can offer similar benefits
without those nasty side effects. Once again, our beliefs have been
affirmed by science: <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23832433">A recent study</a> published in <i>Phytotherapy Research</i>
says that not only is turmeric effective at treating depression, it may
even be more effective than some of the most common anti-depressant
drugs currently on the market.<br />
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While previous studies have indicated the effectiveness of <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Turmeric-p/turmeric.htm">turmeric </a>(curcumin) in treating serious depression, this study was the first
randomized controlled clinical trial of its kind.<br />
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Researchers with the Department of Pharmacology of Government Medical
College in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India compared the effects of turmeric
and Prozac (fluoxetine), both used together and individually, in 60
patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/groundbreaking-study-finds-turmeric-extract-superior-prozac-depression">GreenMedInfo.com</a>, the researchers used the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale to measure their results:<br />
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“We observed that curcumin was well tolerated by all the patients. The proportion of responders as measured by the HAM-D<sub>17</sub> scale was higher in the combination group (77.8%) than in the fluoxetine [Prozac] (64.7%) and the curcumin (62.5%) groups; however, these data were not statistically significant (P = 0.58). Interestingly, the mean change in HAM-D<sub>17</sub> score
at the end of six weeks was comparable in all three groups (P = 0.77).
This study provides first clinical evidence that curcumin may be used as
an effective and safe modality for treatment in patients with MDD
without concurrent suicidal ideation or other psychotic disorders.”</blockquote>
While reading the researchers conclusions indicates one treatment
(turmeric) is equally effective as Prozac, it doesn’t account for the
negative effects of Prozac, which boost turmeric’s value considerably.
Prozac is known to cause “suicidal ideation or other psychotic
disorders,” frightening side effects that are clearly absent in turmeric
use.<br />
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In addition to fighting depression, the bright yellow root commonly used in Indian cooking known as <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Turmeric-p/turmeric.htm">turmeric has been found to have numerous health benefits</a>.
In addition to this enlightening research on its efficacy in depression
treatment, we know it also has value in the treatment of inflammatory
conditions, diabetes, and even cancer. If that isn’t enough, it’s also
been shown effective in <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19176142">aiding in weight loss</a> and cutting heart disease risk. Plus, it tastes amazing.<br />
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Anti-depressant medications are some of the biggest of Big Pharma’s
many big money-makers. Equipped with knowledge like the findings of this
most recent study, consumers have the potential to undermine their goal
of drugging America and the world.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-30243145243943990192015-07-07T13:34:00.001-07:002015-07-08T08:46:45.247-07:00High Blood Pressure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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High blood pressure diagnosis is increasing in the United States. Depending on who you talk to the estimate is one in three Americans have high blood pressure, or even more. Others say the estimate should be closer to 40%, and will increase faster as Americans age. One estimate says that by age 65 nine out of ten Americans will be diagnosed with high blood pressure.<br /><br />
Are these estimates accurate? Are we really in the middle of an epidemic of high blood pressure? There is as much difference on that question as there is on the number of people who ‘suffer’ from this problem.<br /><br />
Why are doctors so concerned about blood pressure? For those who truly have this problem the consequences of doing nothing can be very real, and very life threatening. The number of deaths linked to high blood pressure have increased nearly 62%. Problems that have been linked to high blood pressure include.<br />• Kidney damage<br />• Stroke<br />• Vision loss<br />• Fluid in the lungs<br />• Heart damage<br />• Arterial damage<br />• Memory problems<br />• Cancer<br /><br />
The causes of high blood pressure are not as straight forward as the causes of sun burn or pregnancy. There are multiple things that add up to raise your blood pressure. It is only as those numbers creep up that they become a problem.<br /><br />
One of the best known causes is too much salt in the diet. Each person’s tolerance for salt seems to be different, and there is a difference in the effects of what type of salt you are consuming. Natural salt, which contains less sodium and a larger amount and variety of minerals, seems to be tolerated much more than processed salt, which is mainly sodium chloride. The balance of other minerals in the body also seems to make a big difference. Those that have more potassium and magnesium in there systems seem to have a smaller reaction to the sodium. <br /><br />
Scientists are discovering that sugar may play and even larger role in blood pressure than even salt does. Since sugar is increasingly included in processed foods the average American is getting a lot more in their diet than they realize. Sugar, even the ones in fruit, elevates our uric acid levels. Excess uric acid drives up blood pressure by inhibiting the nitric oxide in your blood vessels. This causes your blood vessels to lose their elasticity. It also increases your insulin and leptin levels. This in turn limits the amount of magnesium your body stores. Magnesium helps the body relax, including your blood vessels. This keeps your blood pressure higher. It is recommended that you keep your sugar levels below 25 grams per day, even lower if you already show problems.<br /><br />
Obesity contributes to high blood pressure. The larger your body the more blood is needed. The same pump has to work harder to push the excess volume through the system. Even as little as a 5% increase in body weight can bring the blood pressure up by an average of 4 mm Hg. That doesn’t sound like much, but when added to salt, sugar, stress, and other contributors it can make a big difference.<br /><br />
What can we do about high blood pressure?<br /><br />
If you see a standard MD they are going to prescribe medication. In that case you have several choices. They include taking the medication without asking questions, running screaming from the room, or asking your doctor if you can try some natural methods before you succumb to the pharmaceutical ones. Blood pressure medications have been linked to problems that can shorten your life, or rob you of the quality of your life. <br /><br />
Natural methods include changing your diet and other lifestyle factors that could be contributing to the high numbers. <br /><br />
<u><b>Diet</b></u><br /><br />
To eliminate both salt and sugar, as well as other chemicals in your food that may be contributing to your high numbers you may want to consider what is being called an ‘all natural’ diet. This would exclude any processed foods and include anything that is in its natural form, such as fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy, nuts and seeds that are as close to the way they would be found if man wasn’t involved with them. Think organic, grass fed, free range, even raw in some cases. The closer to nature you can eat the better off you will be. The farmer needs to become a closer friend than your grocer. <br /><br />
<u><b>Water</b></u><br /><br />
Many people with elevated blood pressure are simply dehydrated. If the blood you are pushing through your veins and arteries is as thick as pancake batter your heart is going to have to push harder to get it to move. A good starting place is to divide your weight in pounds in half. This is the number of ounces of water you need to drink every day. If you perspire a lot you will want to increase your intake.<br /><br />
<u><b>Exercise</b></u><br /><br />
This is where you might need some help at first. If your blood pressure is too high it might be dangerous for you to jump head long into an exercise program. Start slowly, but continue to build. High-intensity exercise, which combines intense cardio in short spurts with your normal exercise has shown great promise, just make sure you are ready for that intensity. Exercise also reduces stress, which is a key contributor to high blood pressure. <br /><br />
<u><b>Supplementation</b></u><br /><br />
As mentioned earlier, there are other minerals that we need in order to keep our blood pressure low. These include:<br />• Potassium<br />• Magnesium<br /><br />
Herbs and other supplements you might want to partake of include:<br />• Probiotics<br />• Resveratrol<br />• Vitamin D<br />• Vitamin C<br />• Vitamin E<br />• Olive leaf extract<br />• Hawthorne<br /><br />All of these things sound fairly simple. Trying just one or two may not lower your numbers much. Remember those numbers are an accumulation of factors. Changing one will make a small change. Changing a lot of them will make a much bigger change.<br /><br />Sources:<br /><br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/11/probiotics-blood-pressure.aspx?e_cid=20140811Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140811Z1&et_cid=DM53591&et_rid=616956389<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/046991_hypertension_drugs_medical_costs_natural_remedies.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/046989_red_wine_blood_pressure_resveratrol.html<br />http://chriskresser.com/pills-or-paleo-reversing-high-blood-pressure<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/048308_blood_pressure_natural_remedies_hypertension.html<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/02/02/blueberries-help-lower-blood-pressure.aspx?e_cid=20150202Z1_DNL_NB_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20150202Z1_DNL_NB&et_cid=DM68232&et_rid=827588166<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/02/25/sugar-blood-pressure.aspx?e_cid=20150225Z1_DNL_NB_art_3&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art3&utm_campaign=20150225Z1_DNL_NB&et_cid=DM68311&et_rid=854581716<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/04/15/high-blood-pressure-deaths-increasing.aspx?e_cid=20150415Z1_DNL_NB_art_3&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art3&utm_campaign=20150415Z1_DNL_NB&et_cid=DM72294&et_rid=916238022<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-78135736843637010892015-06-27T08:06:00.000-07:002015-06-28T05:37:04.675-07:00Candida<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we hear the term yeast infection most of us think of a vaginal problem that causes itching and a stinky discharge. This is only one possible location for the Candida Albicans bacteria to show up in the body. There are many people who have a systemic (throughout the body) infection of these bacteria and don’t even know it. <br />
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Health problems with a strong link to candida include:<br />
• Allergies<br />
• Cancer<br />
• Diabetes<br />
• Asthma,<br />
• Dermatitis<br />
• Celiac disease<br />
• Crohn’s disease<br />
• Chronic Fatigue<br />
• Fibromyalgia<br />
• Irritable bowel<br />
• Depression<br />
• Schizophrenia<br />
• Bipolar Disorder<br />
• Athlete’s Foot<br />
• Hashimoto’s<br />
• Gas/Bloating<br />
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If you have any of these problems it is an indication that you also have a candida problem. We are not always sure which is the cart and which is the horse, but if you have one there is a huge chance you have the other as well.<br />
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All of us have a little bit of these bacteria at all times. It normally lives in our digestive tract and our bodies keep the numbers limited. Many things can happy that will allow these bacteria to grow and multiply out of control.<br />
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<b>Antibiotics</b><br />
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Whether the antibiotics come from a prescription, your food or your water the effect is the same. The Candida Albicans is a very hearty bacterium and can survive antibiotic levels that others (especially the good bacteria) can’t. Killing off the opposition is like arresting all the rival gang members. The candida gang starts growing out of control. Eating meats and dairy laced with antibiotics or water laced with fluoride can cause havoc with the delicate balance within your digestive tract. <br />
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<b>Mercury Filings </b><br />
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By now most of us know that the mercury in our filings are seeping into our bodies. The body thinks this is selenium, which is a mineral we need, and absorbs it into our tissues. When the good bacteria come in contact with this mercury it weakens or kills them. The candida bacteria begin to grow out of control, because they are resistant to mercury.<br />
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<b>Sugar</b><br />
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Sugar is the preferred food for the bacteria. The more sugar you consume the more likely you have a bacteria overgrowth. If stopping your sugar intake causes severe cravings you can almost guarantee that you have an overgrowth. When we cut back on sugar the bacteria begin to die. The dying Candida releases 79 different toxins into our system. These are what cause the cravings.<br />
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<b>What to do?</b><br />
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Besides staying away from the things that feed candida and/or kill the good bacteria there are some things you can do to speed you recovery.<br />
• Aloe Vera<br />
• Garlic<br />
• Clove Oil<br />
• <a data-mce-href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Coconut-Oil-32-ounce-p/coconut_32.htm" href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Coconut-Oil-32-ounce-p/coconut_32.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Coconut Oil has many health benefits">Coconut Oil</a><br />
• Tea Tree Oil<br />
• Oregano Oil<br />
• <a data-mce-href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Lightning-Colloidal-Silver-p/colloidal_silver.htm" href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Lightning-Colloidal-Silver-p/colloidal_silver.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Enriching Gifts Colloidal Silver is useful in the treatment of candida">Colloidal Silver</a><br />
• Olive extracts<br />
• Grapefruit Seed Extract<br />
• Cranberries<br />
• Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
• <a data-mce-href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Probiotics are helpful for multiple health issues">Probiotics</a><br />
• Homemade yogurt (no sugar or gelatin)<br />
• Water (1/2 your weight in pounds gives you ounces for the day)<br />
Once you get the bacteria under control an overall healthy lifestyle is your best defense against its return.<br />
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Sources:<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/046814_candida_yeast_sugar.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/046780_candida_colon_health_flora.html<br />
http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/11752-candida-overgrowth.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047184_candida_depression_gut_microbes.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047350_Candida_food_cravings_junk.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047383_Candida_yeast_herbal_remedies.html<br />
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/biofilms-overlooked-step-treating-candida/<br />
http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/20-home-remedies-yeast-infection/?utm_source=getresponse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=homesteadsurvival&utm_content=The+Homestead+Survival+Daily+Articles<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047837_Candida_overgrowth_mercury_fillings_amalgam_side_effects.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/048074_Candida_albicans_fungal_infections_yeast_infection.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/048739_Candida_yeast_infection_fungal_cure.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/049747_Candida_Albicans_chronic_Inflammation_autoimmune_disease.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-85378457793213560442015-06-19T08:24:00.000-07:002015-06-19T11:27:02.533-07:00Trans Fat Banned by FDA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have heard a lot about trans fats in the news. Our government wants to outlaw them in processed foods, but is still giving manufacturers a way to include them without telling us. Just what are trans fats? The easiest explanation is that they are fats that have been modified to be solid at room temperature when they are normally liquid at room temperature. Usually these fats are vegetable fats.<br />
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Sounds good, but are they really?<br />
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Dr. Fred Kummerow—now nearly 100 years old— realized the hazards of trans fats in the 1950’s, and was the first researcher to publish a paper on it in 1957. He discovered that it's not cholesterol that causes heart disease, rather the trans fats are to blame.<br />
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So trans fats (and even just vegetable oils) are linked to heart disease, but it doesn’t stop there. It is also linked to memory impairment. <br />
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Trans fats were most strongly linked to worse memory, in young and middle-aged men, during their working and career-building years," said lead author Beatrice A. Golomb, MD, PhD. "From a health standpoint, trans fat consumption has been linked to higher body weight, more aggression and heart disease.<br />
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In addition they are linked to lung disease, including cancer, for those that breath the vapors of these oils when they are used for frying. It has even been suggested that restaurant uniforms of those doing the frying have a tendency to spontaneous combustion when left in warm places like trucks or automatic dryers. <br />
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Vegetable oils increase oxidative stress in the body. This can lead to cellular damage, damage to the lining of the vascular system, increases in the susceptibility of LDL lipoproteins to oxidation, a crucial step in the development of heart disease. They also change forms when heated, creating some well-known cancer causing agents. Some studies have even linked these oils to an increase in violent behavior. <br />
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With all this going for us many of us think the answer is to never consume fat of any type. That should be able to protect us from multiple health issues, right?<br />
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Wrong! Studies show that our bodies need fat, just not the ones that have been promoted as healthy since the 1950’s.<br />
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Saturated fats are already solid at room temperature. They do not need to be heated or changed chemically to achieve this effect. Studies show that these fats do not cause heart disease, or even make it worse if you already have it. They also show that these fats help your body to absorb and utilize certain vitamins in your foods. They are the building blocks that our bodies use to make some of the hormones we need to survive. Your brain uses fat to make cell membranes and the protective myelin sheath that insulates your neurons. Saturated fat is essential to the proper functioning of the brain, bones, blood and energy levels of human beings.<br />
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New studies are looking at diet to treat different health problems. One such problem is seizure disorders. There is strong evidence that a low carb, high fat diet has a beneficial influence on seizure such as those caused by epilepsy. This makes sense when you remember that the body uses fats to build and repair brain tissue. Cancer is another disorder that this type of diet seems to have a positive effect on. The fats used in these studies include saturated fats and those from plants such as avocados and nuts. They did not include vegetable oils. These studies show that grains and sugars are a bigger problem to health than saturated fats. <br />
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A low carb, high fat diet has also been linked to slowing and reversing aging. This includes the brain as well as the body and skin. Here again, the type of fat seems to be the key. Saturated fats such as <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Coconut-Oil-32-ounce-p/coconut_32.htm" target="_blank">coconut oil</a> and fatty vegetables like avocados have a positive influence where vegetables oils have a negative influence.<br />
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We are finding out that what we eat has a much greater influence on how we feel and look than we thought. A long shelf life is proving to shorten the life span of people, while a short shelf life seems to lengthen it. Being too busy to eat freshly prepared foods means you will have less time on earth to enjoy those foods. It can also mean that the years you do have will be less productive and much more painful.<br />
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Sources:<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/31/trans-fat-saturated-fat.aspx?e_cid=20140831Z1_SNL_Art_1&utm_source=snl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140831Z1&et_cid=DM54981&et_rid=642464394<br />
http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/13440-why-you-need-fat-in-your-diet.html<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/046870_saturated_fat_cardiovascular_disease_cholesterol.html<br />
http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/13420-the-skinny-on-fat-it-s-a-lot-more-important-than-you-may-think.html<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/11/10/low-carb-high-fat-ketogenic-diet.aspx?e_cid=20141110Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20141110Z1&et_cid=DM60069&et_rid=723244424<br />
http://www.naturalnews.com/047896_trans_fats_memory_impairment_food_labels.html<br />
http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/13666-serious-concerns-about-vegetable-oils.html<br />
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2014/12/23/fat-and-sugar-the-best-and-worst-of-2014<br />
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/12/22/saturated-fat-heart-disease.aspx?e_cid=20141222Z1-USCanada_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20141222Z1-USCanada&et_cid=DM62906&et_rid=773237336<br />
http://www.thepaleosecret.com/2015/01/high-fat-intake-can-slow-brain-aging-process/<br />
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/the-canola-oil-deception.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-69458486047943675092015-06-11T09:13:00.001-07:002015-06-11T11:43:51.331-07:00Acne natural cures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many think of acne as a teenage problem, but it is really a human problem that can strike at any age. It used to be that we thought the person wasn't washing their skin well enough, or that their body was just 'oily' and it couldn't be helped.<br /><br />
Because many people think of this as just a surface problem they have devised many topical solutions. These include chemical face washes, harsh chemical topical medications, soaps and salves and pastes that are supposed to dry up the oils, and thus the breakouts, or kills the bacteria on the skin so that the breakouts heal and go away faster. There are even those that believe taking strong antibiotics on a regular basis is the key to good skin.<br /><br />
The Natural realm is not above these types of solutions either. There are many topical solutions that work somewhat, but don't get to the root of the problem. These include:<br />
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<li>Roobois tea used as a topical solution</li>
<li>Mint leaves and turmeric </li>
<li>Cayenne and garlic oil </li>
<li>Cabbage and witch hazel </li>
<li>Coriander juice and turmeric </li>
<li>Honey </li>
<li>Oatmeal</li>
<li>Lemon juice</li>
<li>Egg Whites</li>
<li>Echinacea</li>
<li>Apple Cider Vinegar</li>
<li>Essential Oils</li>
<li>Epsom Salts</li>
<li>Hops</li>
<li>Cinnamon</li>
<li>Baking Soda</li>
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All of these topical solutions seem to work, but it is an ongoing battle. Science now shows us that acne is a sign of imbalance within the body. This is one reason teenagers and women going through menopause seem to suffer with it more, because the hormones are in flux and therefore out of balance.Another things that can be out of balance is our gut bacteria. When it is out of balance our <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Digestive-Support-s/526.htm" target="_blank">digestion</a> and elimination suffers. The body then tries to get rid of toxins through the skin. Emotional upset or sleep disorders can also cause our body systems to be out of balance. You have heard many times of someone breaking out just before public speaking or an important job interview.<br /><br />
<b>In your body</b><br /><br />
We can't magically balance our bodies. That process takes a bit of effort, but it is worth it for a lifetime of great skin without the acne scars. The first step is to look at what you are putting into your body. Grains and sugars are the first place to look. These two groups of food cause blood sugar and hormone imbalances in the body. They also cause inflammation. Some of that inflammation is showing up on your skin. This includes everything from snack foods to home made desserts, and even your sodas.<br /><br />
Processed foods are the next category. You may have already eliminated a lot of these, because they a chocked full of grains and sugars. They are also chocked full of preservatives and other chemical ingredients. They are a source of toxins within your body. Even if they are organic they are still processed. Anything that has a shelf life is dead food and is contributing to the death of your body rather than the life of your body.<br /><br />
Commercially grown meat, dairy and eggs. These are full of antibiotics and hormones. Yes, I said hormones. If you are in a stage of life that your hormones are disrupted you don't need to be adding to it with your food. The antibiotics are continually killing the good bacteria in your system, especially your gut, which is contributing to your imbalances. The bad bacteria have become immune to these chemicals are begin running rampant in your system, causing more toxicity and inflammation.<br /><br />
<b>On your body</b><br /><br />
Next we want to look at everything you are putting on your body. A good way to look at this is that you don't want to put anything on your body that you wouldn't want to put in your body. Chemical shampoos, soaps, cosmetics, moisturizers, antiperspirants, perfumes, hair dyes, and anything else you slather on your skin, hair or nails, all add to the toxicity of your body. Many of them, especially those used on the hair and scalp, go directly into your blood stream. They contribute to the toxic overload of your body. That toxic overload contributes to the inflammation in your body. The neat thing is that there are hundreds of resources now available that are all natural, for all of these products. You can buy them, or even make your own.<br /><br />
<b>In our minds</b><br /><br />
Emotional imbalance can be devastating on our health and appearance. Your aren't going to want to live your life locked in a room meditating all the time. You are going to have some emotional ups and downs. The key is to learn to cope with them. Have someone you can confide in, a shoulder to cry on. Sometimes you need more than one. If that isn't enough then look into counseling, especially someone that uses Emotional Freedom Technique and can teach you this tool for reigning in out of control emotions.<br /><br />
Many time when we are emotional we have trouble sleeping. Then there are other times that we have trouble sleeping for some seemingly unknown reason. There is always a reason, but there are times it is harder to figure out than at other times. It may be something you ate, or drank. It could be a nagging problem you are trying to ignore. It could be that the lights are too bright and too blue to promote good sleep. The opposite may also hinder sleep, never getting out of a dark room all day. If sleep is throwing your body out of balance take steps to solve this problem. It will do wonders for you skin and overall health.<br /><br />
<b>Solutions</b><br /><br />
Now that we have delved into what not to do lets look at what we should be doing for good body health and a clear complexion.<br />• Get plenty of water. The best formal for figuring out the right amount for you is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces you want to strive for every day.<br />• Exercise. Find some way that you enjoy to get your heart pumping and break a sweat every day.<br />• Eat plenty of vegetables. Fruit is fine for dessert, but vegetables are the powerhouses for good nutrition. For optimum health you will also want some protein and healthy fats.<br />• Use herbs in your foods. Oregano and Thyme are among the herbs recommended for good skin health. They work by helping to eliminate the bad bacteria and boosting the immune system. Don't forget the old standbys of Onion and Garlic.<br />• Balance your <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" target="_blank">gut bacteria</a>. If you have been eating commercially grown foods this is going to be a big one. You can do this by eating fermented foods and taking a supplement. Watch the fermented foods found in the stores. Many of them are fermented in name only, they are made to taste like the real thing but they don't have any of the good bacteria. Many of the dairy based ferments are so full of sugar they defeat the purpose of eating them.<br /><br />
All of these will work together to improve your overall health. A healthy person shows a healthy and vibrant complexion. That is the look that is most attractive on all of us.<br /><br />
Sources:<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/040419_thyme_acne_treatments_benzoyl_peroxide.htmlhttp://www.naturalnews.com/040419_thyme_acne_treatments_benzoyl_peroxide.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/042314_acne_treatments_quick_results_natural_home_remedies.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/042617_skin_conditions_acne_environmental_toxins.html<br />http://www.naturalnews.com/045105_home_remedies_acne_skin_care.html<br />http://www.naturallivingideas.com/8-quick-natural-remedies-for-blackheads/<br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/16/food-causing-acne.aspx?e_cid=20140616Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140616Z1&et_cid=DM47793&et_rid=555067937<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281051822770170711.post-33095104265416393542015-06-05T08:40:00.000-07:002015-06-05T10:43:43.854-07:00Adrenal Fatigue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When is tiredness more than just tiredness? When it goes on day after day for seemingly no reason and interferes with your everyday life. Sounds like depression, but for many it is something more than even that, it is adrenal fatigue.<br /><br />
What is adrenal fatigue? It is a syndrome characterized by a list of symptoms a mile long. Because it is such a long list many doctors don’t recognize it. It can be misdiagnosed as depression or stress, or thyroid problems, because the symptoms of these things overlap and contribute to the problem.<br /><br />
What to the adrenals do? Although the adrenal gland makes the stress hormone cortisol it makes other hormones that are critical to our everyday life. These include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Mineralcorticoids. These regulate the balance of salt to water within the body and help to maintain blood pressure.</li>
<li>Glucocorticoids. These increase blood glucose levels by regulating the conversion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates into energy. They are also involved in regulating blood pressure, immune response and inflammation reactions.</li>
<li>Gonadocorticois: These are the sex hormones.</li>
<li>Epinephrine: This is the fight of flight hormone. It raises your heart rate and your blood sugar and rushes that blood to the muscles and the brain.</li>
<li>Norepinephrine: Works with epinephrine.</li>
<li>Plus many more </li>
</ul>
What causes adrenal fatigue? We all understand muscle fatigue. It is when you overwork or overstress a muscle. Even though the adrenal gland isn’t a muscle it can be overworked in much the same way. <br /><br />
What overworks the adrenal gland? The biggest cause is stress, but there are many types of stress that we don’t think about.<br />
<ul>
<li>Traffic Jams</li>
<li>Poor sleep habits</li>
<li>Feeling out of control</li>
<li>Striving for good grades</li>
<li>Work pressures</li>
<li>Poor diet</li>
<li>Poor relationships</li>
<li>Losing a job</li>
<li>Losing a loved one</li>
<li>Losing a pet</li>
<li>Worrying</li>
<li>Not getting enough exercise</li>
<li>Getting too much exercise</li>
<li>Stimulants such as coffee and sugar</li>
<li>Poor digestion</li>
<li>Dieting</li>
<li>Money problems</li>
<li>Tax time</li>
<li>Exciting television shows</li>
<li>Nutritional deficiencies</li>
<li>Over packed schedule</li>
</ul>
As you can see stressors can come from all directions. Unless we join a monastery and sit meditating all day there is no way to avoid dealing with stress. The key is to learn to handle stress well and to provide our bodies, and therefore our adrenals the nutrients they need. Part of providing good nutrition is to get rid of the poor nutrition choices. These include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Processed foods</li>
<li>Alcohol</li>
<li>Sugars (including excess natural sugars)</li>
<li>Gluten</li>
</ul>
Instead you will want to include plenty of vegetables, especially fermented ones. These will provide <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/More-information-about-enzymes-s/48.htm" target="_blank">enzymes</a>, <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" target="_blank">probiotics </a>and fiber. Other foods to look for are those that are strong in B Vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Omega 3’s. If you can’t get enough from your foods, or your digestion is off it is fine to reach for good quality supplements.<br /><br />
Herbs can also be extremely helpful in healing your body. The types you are looking for in order to heal your adrenals are called adaptogenic herbs, because they help your body adapt to stress. These include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Astragalus</li>
<li>Ashwagandha</li>
<li>Licorice</li>
<li>Shisandra</li>
<li>Holy Basal</li>
<li>Ginseng</li>
<li>Rhodiola</li>
<li>Eleuthero</li>
<li>Cordyceps</li>
</ul>
Along with these come some lifestyle changes that will be helpful. They include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Cutting back on your activities. Saying ‘no’ to things that aren’t critical.</li>
<li>Spend time in meditation or prayer</li>
<li>Get gentle activity every day. </li>
<li>Stay hydrated</li>
<li>Let go of stressors you can’t change. (Your attitude about being stuck in traffic)</li>
<li>Pamper yourself. A warm bath with Epsom salts can be very relaxing.</li>
</ul>
If we take care of our bodies they will take care of us. If doing these things for a month or two doesn’t help make an appointment with your doctor. There may be an additional problem that is preventing your body from healing. For most situations even those can be healed by following this protocol, but it is always better to be safe rather than sorry.<br /><br />
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It looks like we may have another epidemic on our hands. This time it is Irritable Bowel Disease, or IBD.<br />
<br />
Sometimes the symptoms of IBD are called Celiac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease. This is usually due to either a variation in symptoms, believed causes, or response to treatment. All three leave a person miserable with stomach pain, bloating and/or diarrhea. This makes the person afraid to eat anything, and their social lives become a thing of the past. <br /><br />
In addition to the pain and misery three quarters of those diagnosed as Crohn’s will have to undergo reconstructive bowel surgery due to the damage caused by the disease. Sometimes the damage is linked not to the disease, but to the treatment. These include intestinal blockages, a thickening of the intestinal wall, ulcers in the intestines, anus and rectum, nutritional malabsorption, anemia, osteoporosis, compromised liver function, and thyroid disease. There has even been a statistical link to leukemia, showing an increased risk factor of 700%.<br /><br />
Studies are showing links to our food supply and day to day behaviors that may point to why there is a threefold increase in these types of problems. Doctors in the UK are blaming the increase among 16 to 30 year olds on the increase in junk food they are eating. They also point to the increase in antibiotics we are exposed to. We are exposed to antibiotics through our food and water supplies, in addition to the one prescribed by our doctors. There is also a tentative link to the measles vaccine. <br /><br />
One of the reasons junk food is looked at is that many of them contain emulsifiers. These are added to break down fats and allow them to blend with other ingredients. This gives the feel and taste of creaminess. These emulsifiers act as soap in the intestines, scrubbing out all the good bacteria that line our intestines to protect them from inflammation. Once the walls are inflamed the bad bacteria have an easier time destroying the tissues. <br /><br />
Corticosteroids have also been linked to IBD, both in the numbers of people diagnosed and with the severity of the symptoms. Elderly patients are more likely to be prescribed corticosteroids than younger people, and there is an increase in the elderly for developing these intestinal issues. Patients with asthma and COPD, also rampant among the elderly also show an increased susceptibility to these problems. <br /><br />
The link to leukemia seems to be in the treatment. A group of drugs known as thiopurines seem to be at the center of this issue. These drugs provide symptom relief, and do not cure the problems. <br /><br />
If you have IBD type problems hope that you never have a heart attack. There is evidence that those with both IBD and heart disease have a worse outcome with both of them. A ‘worse outcome’ with heart disease is considered death. <br /><br />
If you have IBD type problems are you limited to modern medicine for relief, even though that relief can come at a dangerously high price? There is evidence that both dietary and alternatives helps are availbable. <br /><br />
Include<br /><br />
Omega 3 fats are known to reduce inflammation, and they do this in the bowels as well. The exception is the form found in flax. Although it helps with overall inflammation there is little evidence that effect extends to the bowels.<br /><br />
Vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to both the occurrence and the severity of symptoms. The longer you have been suffering with symptoms the more likely you are to be vitamin D deficient. Scientists are sure which is the cause and which is the cause and which is the effect, but increasing vitamin D levels seems to decrease symptoms. <br /><br />
Probiotic foods increase the good bacteria and decrease the bad bacteria in the gut. This seems to prevent a reoccurrence of the symptoms. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" target="_blank">Probiotic supplementation</a> would also be appropriate. <br /><br />
Anti-inflammatory herbs seem to work better than over the counter pharmaceutical options. These include turmeric, boswelia and marshmallow root. This is not the same thing as commercial marshmallows. <br /><br />
Avoid<br /><br />
Gluten and grains in general have also been linked to IBD type problems. Many times a removal of grain based foods bring remarkable symptom relief. That is why there is a growing industry of gluten free foods. There has also been antidotal evidence that eating gluten free improves overall digestion, brain function, immune deficiencies and emotional health. <br /><br />
Avoid sugars and processed foods, anything that will increase your insulin levels will increase your inflammation levels. Avoid artificial sweeteners as well. These inactivate your digestive enzymes and alter the gut barrier function. <br /><br />
Some outside help<br /><br />
Hypnosis has been shown to be helpful in reducing bowel inflammation. There is evidence that it changes some of chemicals found in the bowel to a more normal balance. <br /><br />
Fecal transplants have also shown to be very successful. Fecal transplants have not only been used for IBD type problems but also with autism and antibiotic resistant bacterial infections. Fecal transplants may be hard to come by. Many doctors don’t know about them. Others are unwilling to perform them because it means handling human feces. Testing donors for donors is also extremely expensive.<br />
<br />
Anyone who has had a gastrointestinal disease, used antibiotics, or traveled to countries with suboptimal sanitation is rejected. <br /><br />
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records. Data analysis of the more than 65,000 infants revealed that the
earlier babies were given antibiotics, the greater likelihood of becoming obese
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">These are staggering figures to comprehend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The immediate consequences of obesity in children
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">According to Jack Challem of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Nutrition Reporter</b>, “The lesson, whether you’re an adult of
child, is to not take antibiotics unless they are absolutely necessary, and
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" title="More information on probiotics">Probiotics</a> are beneficial bacteria
that aid in digestion and immunity. You can get them from yogurt, probiotic
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Since antibiotics have increasingly entered the food
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Instead of using antibiotics, check on natural
alternative ideas like using <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Lightning-Colloidal-Silver-p/colloidal_silver.htm" title="Enriching Gifts Lightning Colloidal Silver is made with environmental lightning voltage to ensure complete ionization of the silver particles">colloidal
silver</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many people have the occasional
heartburn symptoms. In fact estimates are that sixty percent of American adults
have heartburn at least once a year. When do we decide it isn’t just regular
heartburn and something more serious, such as GERD? Some people look at the
frequency of the heartburn. Twenty to thirty percent of American adults have
heartburn on a weekly (or even more frequent basis. Looking at the frequency
has been a factor in the diagnosis of GERD increasing by 216 percent between
1998 and 2005. But it isn’t just adults that get GERD. More and more infants
are being diagnosed and treated for this ailment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most people think of heartburn or
GERD as being caused by too much stomach acid, simply because that is what it
feels like. In reality it is most commonly caused by a week muscle or sphincter
at the bottom of the esophagus. When this sphincter is week it lets the content
of the stomach come back up into the esophagus. The stomach contents are
supposed to be acidic, but the esophagus isn’t meant to handle that acid. This
causes the burning sensation that people are experiencing. Over time this acid
can eat a hole in the esophagus, sometimes called a hiatal hernia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What causes this sphincter to become
weak? In babies it is being linked to antibiotics used by the mom during
pregnancy, or her diet before and after the birth. These can cause the babies
to be born with the wrong mix of good bacteria in their intestines. This lack
of good bacteria can cause digestion to be impaired, which leaves the stomach
fuller longer and puts pressure on that sphincter. Being born by C-section can
upset this balance as well. What foods the baby eats, or what food the
breastfeeding mothers eat is also a risk factor. If baby has intolerance to a
food and it is in the formula, or mom is eating it this can cause digestive
problems. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Adults are faced with the same risk
factors, plus some additional ones. Sometimes it is not having enough stomach
acid to help the stomach work efficiently. Without the stomach acid foods
ferment, and give off gases that expand the stomach, pushing on that sphincter.
Other times it is medications, either prescription or over the counter, that
relax the muscles. This causes that sphincter to weaken and open at
inappropriate times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Are antacids and/or PPI’s the best
thing to reach for when you feel the beginning or heartburn? </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For most of us the
answer is a resounding no! We need an appropriate amount of stomach acid in
order to properly digest our food. Without it there is a cascading effect of
health problems, including:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Reduced
absorption of essential nutrients (including B12, magnesium, calcium, iron,
folate, and zinc) These nutrients are important for adults, but they’re even
more important for developing babies. So folate and B12 in particular are
needed to form new red blood cells, and they play an important role in
methylation, which silences and activates gene expression, which, in turn,
regulates just about anything in the body. Vitamin C is important for collagen
development and the structural development of the body, in addition to immune
function. Iron is also involved in red blood cell function. Without enough
iron, babies will become anemic and not develop properly. Magnesium plays a
role in over 300 different enzymatic reactions in the body, it’s one of the
most important nutrients that we need. And all of the other B vitamins—B6; B5,
which is pantothenic acid; B1, which is thamine; B2, which is riboflavin; B3,
which is niacin—are all essential. Again, they’re all there for a reason. We need
them. They’re all essential nutrients. And PPIs inhibit their absorption. We
could potentially see an increase in things like neurological issues from B12
deficiency; problems with development, like I said, of the structural tissue in
the body from vitamin C deficiency; behavioral disorders like ADHD, autism, et
cetera because of folate and B12 deficiency. These things are on the rise in
kids. There may not be enough kids now taking PPIs that this is making a
significant contribution, but this could certainly happen if we continue with
our current course.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Increased
risk of bone fractures (likely a consequence of impaired nutrient absorption).
PPIs have been associated with decreased bone mineral density, because calcium
absorption is impaired, and also maybe the fat-soluble vitamins—like vitamin D,
which plays a role in calcium metabolism, and K2.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Increased
bacterial overgrowth in the intestines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Decreased
resistance to infections (including life-threatening ones like pneumonia and
clostridium difficile). We’re exposed to bacteria, viruses, and fungi all the
time. They’re all around us in the environment. But a lot of times, if we get
exposed to them through food or water that we swallow, the stomach acid just
takes care of that. Many of these organisms cannot survive in a really low pH,
acidic environment like the stomach. The stomach acid is our first line of
defense against these organisms entering through our mouth and when we swallow.
As you might suspect, PPI use has been associated with an increased risk of
infections of all types, but particularly gut infections and something like
Clostridium difficile, which is a potentially fatal gut infection. Very
serious. It’s a cause of concern. It’s been shown that there’s an increased
risk of community-acquired pneumonia in people using PPIs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Increased
risk of cancer and other diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
Crohn’s disease, depression, anxiety, autoimmune disease, and asthma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Increase
in weight gain. One study in adults showed an average increase of about 10 lbs
in weight in about 70% of patients that were taking PPIs over a two-year
period, whereas only 9% of patients in the control group gained weight over
that period.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you don’t want to use medications
for your GERD what are your options?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Reduce
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Take
baking soda and water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This reduces the
amount of acid in the stomach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Take
apple cider vinegar and water. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> T</span>ake
ginger, either in tea, capsules, as a spice when cooking, or in lozenge form.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Take
<a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Aloe-Ace-Max-aloe-vera-ace-max-p/aloe_ace_max.htm" target="_blank">aloe vera</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Take
<a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/More-information-about-enzymes-s/48.htm" target="_blank">enzymes</a>. These are what the stomach acid activates in order to digest food. By
increasing the enzymes you increase the efficiency of digestion and lower the
need for stomach acid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Take
probiotics, and prebiotics. <a href="http://www.enrichgifts.com/Information-about-Probiotics-s/62.htm" target="_blank">Probiotics</a> are the good bacteria we are supposed to
have in our digestive tract. Prebiotics are substances that ‘feed’ or help the
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avoid
foods you are sensitive to. This can include anything from gluten to tomato
based dishes and anything in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Everyone is a little different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ditch
the carbonated beverages. Carbonation adds volume to the stomach contents that
the human body has trouble getting rid of. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Look
for herbal bitters. These are plants that have a bitter flavor. They aid in
digestion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avoid
greasy foods, especially those fried foods made with canola and other vegetable
oils. Even worse are the oils that have been hydrogenated. They are then called
trans fats.</span></div>
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<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The biggest problem with a dietary
based treatment is that some people have a problem being consistent. They want
to fit in with their friends and family members more than they want to feel
good. Then they complain that the natural methods don’t work. They do work, if
you are consistent in following them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sources:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://www.naturalnews.com/045895_acid_reflux_heartburn_herbal_medicine.html</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/shooting-down-acid-reflux-with-your-diet/article20009216/</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://www.naturalnews.com/046494_Antacids_stomach_acid_indigestion.html</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/esophagus/news/online/%7Bfafedde3-2b9a-4598-a587-08603d8041a9%7D/gerd-patients-did-not-adhere-to-recommended-dietary-guidelines</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://www.naturalnews.com/046717_acid_reflux_home_remedies_apple_cider_vinegar.html</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://www.naturalnews.com/047012_acid_reflux_home_remedies_baking_soda.html</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://chriskresser.com/rhr-how-to-treat-acid-reflux-in-babies-without-drugs</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
http://chriskresser.com/pills-or-paleo-reversing-heartburn-and-gerd</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The IRS says that if you don’t make money making
products that it isn’t a business, it’s a hobby. What’s the big deal? Business
can deduct their expenses from their earnings and only pay taxes on the net
profit. Sounds fair. If you spend three dollars for ingredients and sell the
bar of soap for five dollars you should only have to pay taxes on the two
dollars you earned. A hobbyist on the other hand has to pay taxes on all five
dollars. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Now our legislatures want to add some reporting fees
to each batch of soap, for everyone that makes soap, no matter how large or
small. That’s fine for the big guys. Their ‘batches’ are a million bars each. A
couple of pieces of paper that they mail to the FDA aren’t going to make a big
difference. The smaller the batch the more impact that little piece of paper is
going to have on the bottom line. When the batch is under a dozen bars that
little piece of paper is going to have a really big impact on the bottom line.
For the hobbyist that is just one more expense that they have to pay taxes on
after they spend the money. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">What is the purpose of these reports? They are meant
to regulate the ingredients. These reports, according to the bill being
considered, S. 1014, also come with user fees. There goes that two dollars of
profit and as such the whole tax deduction. So what ingredients are they trying
to regulate? It’s not the natural oils, milks, herbs, and essential oils that
most hobbyist and small batch producers use. It’s the chemicals that the big
guys use in their large batch productions. Some of these chemicals really do
need to be removed from these products, but is this really the way to go? </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">What are these chemicals?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Methylene
glycol</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">, this turn to formaldehyde and can lead
to hair loss, rashes, blistered scalps, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, trouble
breathing, vomiting and cancer.<span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Propyl
paraben</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">, this mimics the hormone estrogen (think
BPA) and can disrupt the endocrine system and reproductive system.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Fragrance</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">,
masks chemical odors, can be anything including chemicals that are hormone
disruptors, cause skin problems, damage sperm, cause asthma and many other
problems. They are both inhaled and absorbed through the skin and scalp.</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>SLES
and SLS, </b>these are
the sulfates that have been debated for years. They have been linked to rashes,
scalp sores, and cancer. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span>Triclosan</span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">, this is the germ killer in many
antibacterial products such as hand sanitizers, soaps, deodorants, toothpastes
and mouthwashes. It has been shown to accumulate in our bodies, and can cause
antibiotic resistant germs and well as disrupt hormones in the same way that
Propyl paraben and BPA does. The biggest danger is that it is accumulating in
our lakes, rivers and oceans, because it is not breaking down.</span><span> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><b>Toluene</b>, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">is a solvent used in degreasers,
paint thinners, nail polish, adhesives, rubber, </span><span>cola syrup</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, and hair dyes. It can lead to dizziness,
headaches, reproductive damage, respiratory complications and organ system
toxicity (think liver failure).</span><strong><span> </span></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>Nanoparticles,
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">the
consequences of these are unknown, and vary from their origin. Silver
nanoparticles have been shown to cause abnormalities in fish DNA when found in
our waterways.</span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>Nitrosamines</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">, found in moisturizers and
shampoos these are known to be endocrine disrupters and cancer causers.</span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>Retinyl
palmitate, </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">although a form of vitamin A these have been shown to cause or increase
cancerous skin tumors.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">These are serious
problems, and the public need to be made aware of them. Most people who are
knowledgeable about these additives choose the more natural products made by
the small batch and hobbyist manufacturers. But these are the people that this
bill will hurt the most. Based on this the choices we will have are to purchase
the chemically laden products, or make our own at home.</span></strong></span></span>
<br />
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sources:</span></strong><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-beauty/beauty-ingredients-to-avoid-zmez15jfzhou.aspx?PageId=3#ArticleContent</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span> </span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">https://simpleunhookedliving.wordpress.com/2015/04/26/lawmakers-want-fda-to-crack-down-on-soap-makers/</span></span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We hear a lot about ‘low T’ on the radio and
television. According to the advertisements this horrible health condition is
robbing the life and energy of any male over forty years of age. With just the
right medication, or even supplement your ninety year old grandfather will have
just as much energy and sex drive as your forty five year old husband. How much
of this is clever marketing, and if there is a grain of truth in it how small
is that grain?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The first question is if there is as big an epidemic
of low testosterone as the commercials seem to indicate. Actually there is, but
it doesn’t start in the forties, it actually can be measured in boys as young
as six. Boys six to 12 are showing a 24-34 percent decline in testosterone
levels. Women are even showing an 11-24 percent decline between the ages of 40
and 60. Men between 40 and 60 are the worse off; their decline is labelled
‘significant’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What is causing these dramatic shifts? Two causes that
are head and shoulders above the rest are soy and Phthalates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phthalates are part of a group of endocrine
disruptors that have been nicknamed ‘gender-benders’ because they seem to be
changing the hormone levels to such a degree that baby boys are being born with
smaller genitals and incomplete descended testicals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phthalates are typically found in plastics.
Plastic has become almost impossible to avoid in our world. Everything from
clothing, to keyboards, food packaging and dishes are made out of plastic. Many
of our water pipes are made out of plastic as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Soy is considered an estrogenic. Many think this means
that those consuming soy make more estrogen, but the studies are showing that
they are simply producing less testosterone. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drugs such as statins can also have these
effects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Boys that have low testosterone have decreased muscle
mass, impaired genital growth, reduced body hair, higher pitched voices, longer
arms and legs in relation to the trunk of the body, and development of breast
tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is some evidence that the
lack of testosterone in the body during puberty make make a difference in
sexual orientation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Men that are declining in testosterone have decreased
sex drive, erectile dysfunction, problems urinating, depression, difficulties
with concentration and memory, weight gain, breast enlargement, and possibly a
increased risk of heart disease.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Women need testosterone as well. Without it they have
difficulty lactating, irregular ovulation cycles, polycystic ovary disease,
numerous hormonal disruptions, early or delayed puberty, breast cancer and
possibly uterine fibroids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What can we do if we suspect low testosterone? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Before
having testosterone therapy or taking medications make sure you doctor checks
your testosterone levels. Many doctors are becoming so eager to help people
they skip this very important step. Medical treatment does have its side
effects. They aren’t all pretty. They include an increased risk of high blood
pressure, blood clots , increased risk of heart disease, acne, reduced sperm
count, male infertility, increased risk of prostate cancer, male breast growth,
liver problems, increase male pattern baldness and worsening urinary symptoms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are some natural things you can do that don’t
carry these risks. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Get
rid of the environmental elements that are lowering your testosterone,
plastics, soy and medications.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Exercise,
especially using a high intensity method.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoid
foods that lower testosterone such as sugar, grains, and dairy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Eat
foods that increase testosterone such as egg yolks, avocado, coconut oil,
organic grass fed butter, nuts, beets, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli,
cauliflower, kale, cabbage), oily fish, bananas.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Practice
intermittent fasting. Include some strength training.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Make
sure you get enough, but not too much, zinc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Get
plenty of Vitamin D.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Take
herbs that increase testosterone such as Ashwagandha, astaxanthin,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and Saw Palmetto</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Reduce
stress</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
the long run we are responsible for our own health. Take these simple steps to
make a big difference in your overall health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.naturalnews.com/046039_soy_protein_testosterone_depletion_feminization.html</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2014/08/08/testosterone-replacement-therapy.aspx?e_cid=20140808Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140808Z1&et_cid=DM53230&et_rid=614567287</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.naturalnews.com/046408_prostate_health_testosterone_metabolism_aromatization.html</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2014/08/29/phthalates-lower-testosterone-levels.aspx?e_cid=20140829Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140829Z1&et_cid=DM54643&et_rid=640270496</span></div>
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