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ABOUT ME
Let me tell you about myself. I am a born again Christian and proud to be a follower of
Christ. I thank you again for visting my blog. I hope the information you receive here
would help you or someone you know. You know before I became a Christian I was completely
lost. I was hook on drugs and alcohol. I tried every thing that the world had to offer to quit
my habits I had it bad. A ounce of weed wouldn’t last a week I was smoking joints like cigarettes.
My drinking was just as worse. I needed a drink everyday. I didn’t know what to do. So a person
Invited me to church. So I went, I didn’t feel any thing like the other people. I was hoping let me get
out of here. So this went on for sometime. I needed help badly. God works miracles he sent me a wife
who was aborn Christian. So we got married and I start going to church with her. And do you know
the church was a place I wanted to be. I start praying to the Lord for help. He heard my prayers
He dliver me from the weed first than the alcohol. I haven had a drink in 25 years or smoke a
joint in all that time. Let me tell you Jesus is real and alive. The word of God is powerful. I am not
religious I have personal relationship with Christ. The devil don’t care if you go to church.
He don’t want you to study God word. Because the more you study God word and obey what
It says you begin to transform your life.You begin to take on his character and you will be able
to discern evil when it approaches. I hope you understand what I’m saying. If you done tried
everything
that the world has to offer and you can’t get know satisfaction from what ever addition you may have
get on your knees you must be honest and sincere ask Jesus to reveal him self to you. Tell him your
problems I mean spill your guts. Ask him to come into your life you need him. Sat back and watch
what happen. I suggest you read the Gospel of John it will tell you about Jesus ministry.I hope
everything
goes well with every body who come to this website. That’s my testimony. I repeat Jesus is for real
and he can help you what ever problem you may be going through. You done tried everything else
why not
turn your life over to him. Just call upon that Name Jesus and watch the difference in your life.
Thank you
God loves you but.............................
He hates what you are doing!
You lie,steal, cheat, and God know all the evil you have done and yet. He still
loves you. You oppress those that do not have the ability to defend themselves.
Justice has blind eyes and has ignored the cry of the oppressed. You do not
even attempt to intimidate those who are on your same level. You are evil. You
have no feelings at all, you belong to the devil who is a deceiver. You are decieve
because you have not realized that as the grass grows and the wind blows and
it is withered away so shall the wicked be destroyed
You will look for him but He will not be found. The word of God stands forever.
No limits of the Ungodly
The good news is that God is giving you a chance to repent, change your ways
or divine judgement of God and His wrath will be poured out on you.
Make a commitment to give your life to Jesus the Christ, the One Who gave his
life for sinners like us. You can talk to him just like you would speak to anyone.
Why not ask Him to come into your life? Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins.
He is good, loving, patient, and kind. What do you have to lose? You have
everything to gain. Your spirit can be made alive to the things of God and His
purpose for your life. You only get one life on this earth. You haven't lived until
you have lived for Jesus. Life is tough but it is worst without Him. By faith please
ask Him to change your life. God is pleading for your soul. He will not abandon
you. He has grace for everyone, because Jesus paid it all for you. Your debt is
paid.
God loves you and so desires to keep you from His divine judgment. Tribulation
and anguish to every soul that does not know God.
God loves you but He hates what you are doing!
Galatians 5:19-22
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication,
uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions,
heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell
you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things
shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:28-32
28
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God
gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are
not convenient;
29
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness,
covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit,
malignity; whisperers,
30
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of
evil things, disobedient to parents,
31
Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural
affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such
things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure
in them that do them.
Alternative Cancer Treatments
Cannabis destroys cancer cells
Scientists working in the UK have revealed that cannabis has the
potential to destroy leukemia cells.
The team – based at Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and
Dentistry in London – have followed up on their previous findings
that the main active ingredient in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) has the potential to be used effectively against some forms
of cancer.
Use of cannabis as a therapeutic agent continues to be
controversial due to its psychoactive side effects and consequent legal status, however,
leader of the team, Dr Wai Man Liu, explains: “It is important to stress that these
cannabis-like substances are far removed from the cannabis that is smoked. These novel
compounds have been specifically designed to be free of the psychoactive features, whilst
maintaining anti-cancer action.”
THC has previously been shown to attack cancer cells by interfering with important
growth-processing pathways, however its mechanism of doing so has remained a mystery.
Now, Dr Liu and his colleagues, using microarray technology – allowing them to
simultaneously detect changes in more than 18,000 genes in cells treated with THC – have
begun to uncover the existence of processes through which THC can kill cancer cells and
potentially promote survival.
The researchers hope that the findings will provide a crucial step towards the development
of new therapies for many types of cancer. Dr Liu said: “Ultimately, understanding the
fundamental mechanisms of these compounds will provide us with insights into developing
new drugs that can be used to effectively treat cancers.”
Testimony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2JyhO79po8 (AIDS)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEEJSc_krBo (Cystic Fibrosis)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPm0Jq9bj98 (Cured: A Cannabis Story)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMvMEwpCaOA (Vitamin Cannabis)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cQrT0sDxyc (Crohn's [Shona Banda])
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8fIFo2gvOs (Crohn's #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKZBsjQFV-8&NR=1 (Crohn's #2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F3mTf1z3Yo (Neck cancer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa0nLdVJiIg (Leaf, Lupus and Brain Cancer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E47L5hlXg7Q (Gout, arthritis, assorted)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIR6SYPcvu8 (Third-degree burn)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYYNg3LOCBs (Burn Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWrqwZ4G_8Q (Jack Herer diabetes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnAGOoxb6zM (Man standing up from wheel chair)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxis8lqaEGE (Cancer and Lupus Success)
Turmeric Powder
3 Reasons to Eat Turmeric
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a culinary spice that spans cultures - it
is a major ingredient in Indian curries, and makes American mustard
yellow. But evidence is accumulating that this brightly colored
relative of ginger is a promising disease-preventive agent as well,
probably due largely to its anti-inflammatory action.
One of the most comprehensive summaries of turmeric studies to
date was published by the respected ethnobotanist James A. Duke,
Phd., in the October, 2007 issue ofAlternative & Complementary
Therapies, and summarized in the July, 2008, issue of theAmerican
Botanical Council publication HerbClip.
Reviewing some 700 studies, Duke concluded that turmeric appears
to outperform many pharmaceuticals in its effects against several
chronic, debilitating diseases, and does so with virtually no adverse
side effects. Here are some of the diseases that turmeric has been
found to help prevent or alleviate:
Alzheimer's disease: Duke found more than 50 studies on turmeric's
effects in addressing Alzheimer's disease. The reports indicate that
extracts of turmeric contain a number of natural agents that block the
formation of beta-amyloid, the substance responsible for the plaques
that slowly obstruct cerebral function in Alzheimer's disease.
Arthritis: Turmeric contains more than two dozen anti-inflammatory
compounds, including sixdifferent COX-2-inhibitors (the COX-2
enzyme promotes pain, swelling and inflammation; inhibitors
selectively block that enzyme). By itself, writes Duke, curcumin - the
component in turmeric most often cited for its healthful effects - is a
multifaceted anti-inflammatory agent, and studies of the efficacy of
curcumin have demonstrated positive changes in arthritic symptoms.
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Cancer: Duke found more than 200 citations for turmeric and cancer
and more than 700 for curcumin and cancer. He noted that in the
handbook Phytochemicals: Mechanisms of Action, curcumin and/or
turmeric were effective in animal models in prevention and/or
treatment of colon cancer, mammary cancer, prostate cancer, murine
hepatocarcinogenesis (liver cancer in rats), esophageal cancer, and
oral cancer. Duke said that the effectiveness of the herb against these
cancers compared favorably with that reported for pharmaceuticals.
How can you get more turmeric into your diet? One way is
via turmeric tea. There are also extracts in tablet and capsule form
available in health food stores; look for supercritical extracts in
dosages of 400 to 600 mg, and take three times daily or as directed on
the product.
And, of course, one can simply indulge in more curried dishes, either
in restaurants or at home. However you do it, adding turmeric to your
diet is one of the best moves toward optimal health you can make.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKzOyLxpSS4&feature=fvwrel
The Many Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide
By Dr. David G. Williams
http://educate-yourself.org/cancer/benefitsofhydrogenperozide17jul03.shtml
Posted July 17, 2003
(Original title: Hydrogen Peroxide - Curse or Cure?)
When it comes to hydrogen peroxide therapy there seems to be only two
points of view. Supporters consider it one of the greatest healing miracles of
all time. Those opposed feel its ingestion is exceptionally dangerous, and only
the foolhardy could think of engaging in such behavior. Before either
condemning or endorsing hydrogen peroxide, let's take a real close look at
what we're dealing with.
If any substance is interesting, it's hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide
should really be called hydrogen dioxide. Its chemical formula is H2O2. It
contains one more atom of oxygen that does water (H20). By now everyone's
aware of the ozone layer that surrounds the earth. Ozone consists of three
atoms of oxygen (03). This protective layer of ozone is created when
ultraviolet light from the sun splits an atmospheric oxygen molecule (02) into
two single, unstable oxygen atoms. These single molecules combine with
others to form ozone (03). Ozone isn't very stable. In fact, it will quickly give
up that extra atom of oxygen to falling rainwater to form hydrogen peroxide
(H202). (Bear with me: all this chemistry mumbo jumbo I'm going through
actually will help you understand the importance of hydrogen peroxide.)
Helps Plants
It is this hydrogen peroxide in rainwater that makes it so much more effective
than tap water when given to plants. With the increased levels of atmospheric
pollution, however, greater amounts of H202 react with air-borne toxins and
never reach the ground. To compensate for this, many farmers have been
increasing crop yields by spraying them with diluted hydrogen peroxide (5 to
16 ounces of 35% mixed with 20 gallons of water per acre). You can achieve
the same beneficial effect with your house plants by adding 1 ounce of 3%
hydrogen peroxide (or 16 drops of 35% solution) to every quart of water you
give your plants. (It can also be made into an excellent safe insecticide. Simply
spray your plants with 8 ounces of 3% peroxide mixed with 8 ounces of white
sugar and one gallon of water.)
Hydrogen peroxide is odorless and colorless, but not tasteless. When stored
under the proper conditions, it is a very stable compound. When kept in the
absence of light and contaminants, it dismutates (breaks down) very slowly at
the rate of about 10% a year. (This can be slowed even further by storing the
liquid in the freezer.) It boils at 152 degrees C and freezes at minus 2 degrees
C.
When exposed to other compounds hydrogen peroxide dismutates readily.
The extra oxygen atom is released leaving H20 (water). In nature oxygen (02)
consists of two atoms--a very stable combination. A single atom of oxygen,
however, is very reactive and is referred to as a free radical. Over the past
several years, we've continually read that these free radicals are responsible
for all types of ailments and even premature aging. What many writers seem
to forget, however, is that our bodies create and use free radicals to destroy
harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In fact, the cells responsible for fighting
infection and foreign invaders in the body (your white blood cells) make
hydrogen peroxide and use it to oxidize any offending culprits. The intense
bubbling you see when hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with a bacterialaden cut or wound is the oxygen being released and bacteria being destroyed.
The ability of our cells to produce hydrogen peroxide is essential for life. H202
is not some undesirable by-product or toxin, but instead a basic requirement
for good health.
Newer research indicates we need hydrogen peroxide for a multitude of other
chemical reactions that take place throughout the body. For example, we now
know that vitamin C helps fight infections by producing hydrogen peroxide,
which in turn stimulates the production of prostaglandins. Also lactobacillus
found in the colon and vagina produce hydrogen peroxide. This destroys
harmful bacteria and viruses, preventing colon disease, vaginitis, bladder
infections and a host of other common ailments. (Infect Dis News Aug.8,91:5).
When lactobacillus in the colon or vaginal tract have been overrun with
harmful viruses, yeast, or bacteria, an effective douche or enema solution can
be made using 3 tablespoons of 3% H202 in 1 quart of distilled water. Keep in
mind, however, that a good bacterial flora must always be re-established in
theses areas to achieve lasting results.
Aerobic versus Anerobic
While we are discussing enemas and douches, there is another misconception
about H202 I need to address. The friendly bacteria in the colon and vagina
are aerobic. In other words, they flourish in high oxygen environments and
thrive in the presence of oxygen rich H202. On the other hand, most strains of
harmful bacteria (and cancer cells) are anaerobic and cannot survive in the
presence of oxygen or H202. We can agree that hydrogen peroxide produced
within individual body cells is essential for life. And no one doubts its
effectiveness when it comes to treating infections topically. The controversy
deals with ingesting the substance orally or introducing it into the body
intravenously. The dispute has been going on for decades, and considering the
attitude of our medical community, it will continue for many more decades to
come.
I'll admit I was skeptical when I first learned about using H202 orally or
intravenously. This healthy dose of skepticism, however, lead to a great deal of
investigation, clinical work and experimentation. And while I realize a large
majority of readers will probably never be convinced that H202 is a safe and
effective compound, I am. Hydrogen peroxide is safe, readily available and
dirt cheap. And best of all, it works! No one yet fully understands the
complete workings of hydrogen peroxide. We do know that it is loaded with
oxygen. (A pint of the food-grade 35% solution contains the equivalent of 130
pints of oxygen. A pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide found at the local drugstore
contains 10 pints of oxygen. And a pint of the 6% solution used to bleach hair
contains 20 pints of oxygen.) We also know that when H202 is taken into the
body (orally or intravenously) the oxygen content of the blood and body
tissues increases dramatically. Early researchers felt these increases were
simply due to the extra oxygen molecule being released. This doesn't however,
appear to be the case.
Only very diluted amounts of H202 are ever introduced into the body. The
small amount of oxygen present couldn't be solely responsible for the
dramatic changes that take place. Dr. Charles Farr, a strong proponent of
intravenous use, has discovered another possible answer. Dr. Farr has shown
that hydrogen peroxide stimulates enzyme systems throughout the body. This
triggers an increase in the metabolic rate, causes small arteries to dilate and
increase blood flow, enhances the body's distribution and consumption of
oxygen and raises body temperature (Proceedings of the International
Conference on Bio-Oxidative Medicine 1989, 1990, 1991).
Father Richard Willhelm
We are just beginning to learn exactly how H202 works. It was reported to
work as far back as 1920. The English medical journal, Lancet, then reported
that intravenous infusion was used successfully to treat pneumonia in the
epidemic following World War I. In the 1940's Father Richard Willhelm, the
pioneer in promoting peroxide use, reported on the compound being used
extensively to treat everything from bacterial-related mental illness to skin
disease and polio. Father Willhelm is the founder of "Educational Concern
for Hydrogen Peroxide" (ECHO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to
educating the public on the safe use and therapeutic benefits of hydrogen
peroxide.) Much of the interest in hydrogen peroxide waned in the 1940's
when prescription medications came on the scene. Since that time there has
been little economic interest in funding peroxide research. After all, it is dirt
cheap and non-patentable. Even still, in the last 25 years, over 7,700 articles
relating to hydrogen peroxide have been written in the standard medical
journals. Thousands more, involving its therapeutic use, have appeared in
alternative health publications. The number of conditions helped by hydrogen
peroxide is astounding. The reported dangers and side effects are few and
often conflicting.
Emphysema
Let's look at several conditions that seem to respond especially well to H202
therapy. First, keep in mind that there are two methods of administering the
peroxide-1) orally and 2) intravenously. While most conditions respond
remarkably to oral ingestion, emphysema is one condition in which
intravenous infusion can be a godsend. Emphysema involves destruction of
the alveoli (the small air sacs in the lungs). Although chemical fumes and
other irritants can cause the destruction, it is most often the result of smoking.
As the disease progresses, the patient finds it more and more difficult to
breathe. A wheel chair and supplemental oxygen become necessary as the
disease progresses. Lack of adequate oxygen reaching the tissues forces the
heart to pump more forcefully. This leads to high blood pressure, enlargement
of the heart itself and eventually heart failure. Conventional medicine offers
little help for emphysema. There is no cure. The best that can be hoped for is
symptomatic relief and the prevention of any serious complications that might
result in death. H202 therapy can offer more. Using 1 ounce of 35% peroxide
per 1 gallon of non-chlorinated water in a vaporizer improves nighttime
breathing tremendously. But intravenous infusion holds the real key to relief.
It has the ability to cleanse the inner lining of the lungs and restore the ability
to breathe.
We continue to hear the same story from Dr. Farr and others who use
intravenous infusion for emphysema and congestive lung problems. Within
minutes oxygen from hydrogen peroxide begins to bubble up between the
membrane lining the lungs sacs and the accumulated mucus. (Dr. Farr refers
to this as the "Alka-Seltzer effect.") The patient begins to cough and expel the
material that has accumulated in the lungs. The amount of bubbling,
coughing, and cleansing can be regulated by simply turning the H202 on and
off. As the peroxide clears the lung surface and destroys the bacterial
infections, the patient regains the ability to breath more normally. We
continue to receive reports from patients for whom the technique has
improved breathing so much that a wheelchair and supplemental oxygen are
no longer needed. If you would like to find a doctor in your area trained in the
use of intravenous H202 infusion, contact the International Bio-Oxidative
Medicine Foundation (IBOM), P.O. Box 13205, Oklahoma City, OK 73113 at
(405) 478-4266. They can provide names and addresses of doctors using the
procedure in your area.
If emphysema were the only ailment successfully treated with H202 therapy, it
would still rank as one of the top health discoveries of all time. Fortunately,
H202 works wonders on a multitude of health problems. It does so by
increasing tissue oxygen levels. A closer look at how we have decreased the
availability of external and internal oxygen, will show you just how important
this can be. If you were not too occupied with trying to hide dissection
specimens in the other student's desks, you might remember from elementary
science courses that our atmosphere contains about 20% oxygen. That is
under ideal circumstances. It has recently been reported that in many of our
more polluted cities, there levels have dropped to around 10%! (I have
already mentioned how less hydrogen peroxide-containing rain is reaching the
earth's surface. With increased pollution it is reacting with airborne toxins
before it even reaches the ground.) And everyone, by now, knows the oxygengenerating rain forests are being destroyed worldwide, which further reduces
available oxygen. Internal oxygen availability is also under attack.
Chlorination of drinking water removes oxygen. Cooking and over-processing
of our foods lowers their oxygen content. Unrestrained antibiotic use destroys
beneficial oxygen-creating bacteria in the intestinal tract. Dr. Johanna
Budwig of Germany has shown that for proper cellular utilization of oxygen
to take place, our diets must contain adequate amounts of unsaturated fatty
acids. Unfortunately, the oils rich in these fatty acids have become less and
less popular with the food industry. Their very nature makes them more
biologically active, which requires more careful processing and gives them a
shorter shelf-life. Rather than deal with these challenges, the food industry
has turned to the use of synthetic fats and dangerous processes like
hydrogenation.
It's obvious that our oxygen needs are not being met. Several of the most
common ailments now affecting our population are directly related to oxygen
starvation. Asthma, emphysema, and lung disease are on the rise, especially in
the polluted metropolitan areas. Cases of constipation, diarrhea, intestinal
parasites and bowel cancer are all on the upswing. Periodontal disease is
endemic in the adult population of this country. Cancer of all forms continues
to increase. Immune system disorders are sweeping the globe. Chronic fatigue,
"Yuppie Flu" and hundreds of other strange viral diseases have begun to
surface. Ironically, many of the new "miracle" drugs and nutritional
supplements used to treat these conditions work by increasing cellular oxygen
(oftentimes through H202 formation). For example, the miracle nutrient,
Coenzyme Q10, helps regulate intercellular oxidation. Organic germanium,
which received considerable publicity not too long ago, also increases oxygen
levels at the cellular level. And even substances like niacin and vitamin E
promote tissue oxidation through their dilation of blood vessels.
Hydrogen peroxide is only one of the many components that help regulate the
amount of oxygen getting to your cells. Its presence is vital for many other
functions as well. It is required for the production of thyroid hormone and
sexual hormones. (Mol Cell Endocrinol 86;46(2): 149-154) (Steroids
82;40(5):5690579). It stimulates the production of interferon (J Immunol
85;134(4):24492455). It dilates blood vessels in the heart and brain (Am J
Physiol 86;250 (5 pt 2): H815-821 and (2 pt 2):H157-162). It improves glucose
utilization in diabetics (Proceedings of the IBOM Conference 1989, 1990,
1991). The closer you look at hydrogen peroxide, the less surprising it
becomes that it can help such a wide variety of conditions.
The following is only a partial listing of conditions in which H202 therapy has
been used successfully. (Many of these conditions are serious, if not lifethreatening. As always, I would highly recommend seeking the advice and
guidance of a doctor experienced in the use of these techniques.)
Allergies Headaches
Altitude Sickness Herpes Simplex
Alzheimer's Herpes Zoster
Anemia HIV Infection
Arrhythmia Influenza
Asthma Insect Bites
Bacterial Infections Liver Cirrhosis
Bronchitis Lupus Erythematosis
Cancer Multiple Sclerosis
Candida Parasitic Infections
Cardiovascular Disease Parkinsonism
Cerebral Vascular Disease Periodontal Disease
Chronic Pain Prostatitis
Diabetes Type 11 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diabetic Gangrene Shingles
Diabetic Retinopahty Sinusitis
Digestion Problems Sore Throat
Epstein-Barr Infection Ulcers
Emphysema Viral Infections
Food Allergies Warts
Fungal Infections Yeast Infections
Gingivitis
Grades of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is available in various strengths and grades.
A) 3.5% Pharmaceutical Grade: This is the grade sold at your local drugstore
or supermarket. This product is not recommended for internal use. It contains
an assortment of stabilizers which shouldn't be ingested. Various stabilizers
include: acetanilide, phenol, sodium stanate and tertrasodium phosphate.
B) 6% Beautician Grade: This is used in beauty shops to color hair and is not
recommended for internal use.
C) 30% Reagent Grade: This is used for various scientific experimentation
and also contains stabilizers. It is also not for internal use.
D) 30% to 32% Electronic Grade: This is used to clean electronic parts and
not for internal use.
E) 35% Technical Grade: This is a more concentrated product than the
Reagent Grade and differs slightly in that phosphorus is added to help
neutralize any chlorine from the water used to dilute it.
F) 35% Food Grade: This is used in the production of foods like cheese, eggs,
and whey-containing products. It is also sprayed on the foil lining of aseptic
packages containing fruit juices and milk products. THIS IS THE ONLY
GRADE RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNAL USE. It is available in pints,
quarts, gallons or even drums. Various suppliers are mentioned later in this
article.
G) 90%: This is used as an oxygen source for rocket fuel.
Only 35% Food Grade hydrogen peroxide is recommended for internal use.
At this concentration, however, hydrogen peroxide is a very strong oxidizer
and if not diluted, it can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. Any
concentrations over 10% can cause neurological reactions and damage to the
upper gastrointestinal tract. There have been two known fatalities in children
who ingested 27% and 40% concentrations of H202. Recently, a 26 month old
female swallowed one mouthful of 35% H202. She immediately began
vomiting, followed by fainting and respiratory arrest. Fortunately, she was
under emergency room care and although she experienced erosion and
bleeding of the stomach and esophagus, she survived the incident. When she
was re-examined 12 days later, the areas involved had healed (J Toxicol Clin
Toxicol 90;28(1):95-100).
35% Food Grade H202 must be
1) handled carefully (direct contact will burn the skin--immediate flushing
with water is recommended).
2) diluted properly before use. 3) stored safely and properly (after making a
dilution the remainder should be stored tightly sealed in the freezer).
One of the most convenient methods of dispensing 35% H202 is from a small
glass eye dropper bottle. These can be purchased at your local drugstore. Fill
this with the 35% H202 and store the larger container in the freezer
compartment of your refrigerator until more is needed. Store the eye dropper
bottle in the refrigerator. The generally recommended dosage is outlined in
the chart below. The drops are mixed with either 6 to 8 ounces of distilled
water, juice, milk or even aloe vera juice or gel. (Don't use chlorinated tap
water to dilute the peroxide!)
Suggested Protocol
The program outlined is only a suggestion, but it is based on years of
experience, and reports from thousands of users. Those who choose to go at a
slower pace can expect to progress more slowly, but that certainly is an
option. The program is not carved in stone and keep in mind that it can be
adapted to fit individual needs. Individuals who have had transplants should
not undertake an H202 program. H202 stimulates the immune system and
could possibly cause a rejection of the organ.
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bicarbonate with molasses instead of the original maple syrup protocol. He
cured himself of cancer with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) by raising
his urinary pH to over eight. The pH level of our internal fluids affects
every cell in our body. Chronic...
Clean your home naturally
6/18/2011 - Most commercial cleaning products contain hazardous
chemicals. These days, it seems like there is a different cleaning product
available for each room in the house, not to mention product-specific drain
cleaners, toilet cleaners, glass cleaners and cleaning products for just about
every item you can...
Baking Soda remedy shrinks tumors
4/14/2011 - Baking soda has been used throughout history for a variety of
purposes such as removing odors from the fridge, freshening up carpets
and whitening teeth. But what few people know is that is it also a successful
alternative cure for cancer. The treatment primarily benefits cancers of the
throat, colon,...
Protocol for Nuclear Contamination: Iodine, Glutathione,
Chelation, Clay, Baking Soda
3/17/2011 - The protocol: Iodine - Glutathione - Natural
Chelation - Clay - Baking Soda. On Sunday, when I first released
this protocol I said that it is too early to call everyone in North
America to prepare for a radiation cloud streaming down
radioactive particles from the accident in Japan. According to
the...
Avoid Toxic Household Cleaners by Making Your Own for Pennies
10/19/2010 - One of the greatest exposures to toxic substances can be found
in our homes. Many cleaners and solvents used on surfaces such as
countertops, tubs and floors are filled with ingredients whose labels read
CAUTION, POISON, WARNING, or DANGER. Thank goodness there are
alternative cleaning possibilities...
How to Clean without Using Harsh Chemicals
10/16/2010 - More and more research is showing that the harsh chemicals
in cleaning products are causing major health concerns for consumers.
Studies show they can cause cancer and infertility, and new research is
showing that some of those chemicals are even making us fat. You can have
a clean home without using...
Baking Soda is a Super Household Aid
10/2/2010 - Baking soda is a white crystalline powder, known as
bicarbonate of soda or chemically known as sodium bicarbonate, and is
very versatile and effective, yet gentle, environmentally safe, inexpensive
and an economical non-toxic compound. It can be used as a more
environmentally friendly replacement for...
Natural Help Removes Benzene and Other Harmful Gulf Oil Spill Toxins
9/17/2010 - Despite all the self-serving BP commercials and overly
optimistic (and often premature) "official" pronouncements, the
environmental disaster in the Gulf will continue to threaten millions of lives
for years to come. Of particular concern for humans are the toxic chemical
compounds like benzene that...
Make Your Own Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
7/6/2010 - If you're sick of fluoride based toothpaste, who can blame you?
Fluoride is widely touted to protect our teeth, but it's actually a poisonous
chemical that causes cancer, damages our nervous system, and even creates
weak teeth and bones. Fluoride is common in rat poison and the Nazis used
to put it...
Baking Soda Offers Many Miraculous and Mundane Uses
6/30/2010 - A simple inexpensive substance, one that is found on grocery
shelves and in many homes, has been rediscovered over recent years as a
useful remedy or remedy adjunct for a variety of ailments and chronic
diseases. That substance is bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, not to be
confused with baking powder....
Home Remedies with Oats and Honey Treat Poison Oak
5/15/2010 - Poison oak is a shrub that grows across the United States. Its
three-leaf structure is similar to that of its cousin, Poison Ivy. The toxic oils
from the plant cause rashes and itches. The plant's oil contains urushiol,
which causes the rash. Absorption is immediate, but the rash can take up to
24 hours...
Make Your Own Safe, Natural and Healthy Toothpastes and Cleansers
4/23/2010 - Virtually all commercial toothpastes contain one or both of two
problematic ingredients: fluoride and glycerin. Fluoride, a mining byproduct, is one of the bigger scams perpetrated on an unwitting public.
Instead of being beneficial it actually damages teeth. Glycerin coats the
enamel and prevents...
Bicarbonate of Soda Used to Cure Stage Four Prostate Cancer
11/13/2009 - Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda to cure cancer? The
amazing abundance of alternative cancer cures is more than most of us
know, close to 400! The more notorious alternative cancer cures are the
ones that get attacked viciously by the Medical Monopoly. Those cures are
the ones that begin to develop...
Baking Soda Found To Help People with Chronic Kidney Disease
8/26/2009 - Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition marked by
the permanent loss of kidney function. When the kidneys are damaged, the
organs can't remove wastes and extra water from the blood as well as they
should and the result can be a host of serious and even deadly health
consequences. But now...
Reverse Halitosis: Natural Remedies for Bad Breath
8/26/2009 - Everyone at some point in their lives has suffered from a
horrendous case of morning breath - the type that makes your partner's
eyes water or that the kids cower away from. For most of us the cure is
simple, a quick brush followed by a gargle of mouth wash and you are set
for the day. But for some...
Baking Soda Prevents Kidney Disease, Renal Failure and Kidney Dialysis
8/8/2009 - A recent study discovered a new use for common household
baking soda. The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN)
reported that a daily dose of baking soda could prevent kidney damage and
chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a study entitled, Bicarbonate
Supplementation Slows Progression of...
Baking Soda Boosts Athletic Performance by Alkalizing the Body
2/24/2009 - Baking soda can indeed increase athletes' speed, according to a
pair of recent studies giving confirmation to a belief that scientists have
long been skeptical of. For years, professional athletes have sworn by "soda
doping," the practice of taking baking soda before competitive sporting
event in...
Don’t Offend Others With Second-Hand Chemicals
3/28/2008 - Feel overwhelmed by cleaning tasks? There's one way
to actually take control over the toxins that may be stressing out
your nervous and detoxification systems – stop using chemicals on
your body and in your house. You'll also be doing your family,
friends, neighbors and the environment a favor by not...
Baking soda can clean your teeth, clear your complexion and act
as a natural antacid
2/18/2007 - Many components of the modern western diet –
meats, fish, dairy products, most grains, sugars, alcohol and
caffeinated drinks (in fact, almost everything except vegetables,
millet, most fruits and, as we have just seen, apple cider vinegar)
– contribute to one's body becoming too acidic. This in turn...
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Noni Juice
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Side Effects to Noni Juice
There are no known side effects to Noni juice. Over the years we have heard that
a few people have experienced some minor discomfort,(such as bloating or mild
digestive trouble), when they first started to drink Noni juice. Noni juice
definitely has a laxative effect on some people and usually we’ve found that these
individuals simply started with a dosage too high to begin with. Just follow the
recommended dosage and if you are unsure or have any kind of health-related
condition, consult with your physician first.
The FDA has a list called GRAS, (generally regarded as safe). Many people have
the misconception that products are not safe if they are not on the list. However,
the purpose of this list is to establish the safety of products only where there are
widespread concerns about a product's safety. For example, products such as salt
and pepper, which were commonly consumed before 1958, are known to be safe
and are not on the list.
Noni has been consumed for hundreds of years and no side effects or dangers
have ever been reported. The War Department’s Technical Manual, ‘Emergency
Food Plants and Poisonous Plants of the Islands of the Pacific’, dated April 15,
1943 shows a line drawing of Morinda citrifolia and states that it is edible.
The manual says, "Morinda citrifolia: This is a shrub or small tree, varying from
4 or 5 to 10 or 15 feet in height. It is common along the seashore. The flowers are
white and the fruits are greenish white. The young leaves and the young fruits
may be eaten raw or cooked, and the mature fruits, deprived of their seeds, may
also be eaten.
Noni is not on the GRAS list because it has never been considered unsafe. The
FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, (
202-418-3090
),
focuses on products where a decision is needed. It primarily focuses on food
additives, food colors and similarly synthetic products rather than on naturally
growing fruits and vegetables. According to them - if scientists generally consider
a product safe - it does not have to go on the list.
Noni has been used in traditional Polynesian medicine for hundreds of years and
can be considered safe for humans, including children and pets. There are no
records of any side effects to Noni juice.
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Unlike
most mammals and other animals, humans do not have the ability to make
their own vitamin C. Therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet.
Function
Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural
component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bone. Vitamin C also
plays an important role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter,
norepinephrine. Neurotransmitters are critical to brain function and are
known to affect mood. In addition, vitamin C is required for the synthesis of
carnitine, a small molecule that is essential for the transport of fat into
cellular organelles called mitochondria, where the fat is converted to energy
(1). Research also suggests that vitamin C is involved in the metabolism of
cholesterol to bile acids, which may have implications for blood cholesterol
levels and the incidence of gallstones (2).
Vitamin C is also a highly effective antioxidant. Even in small amounts
vitamin C can protect indispensable molecules in the body, such as proteins,
lipids (fats), carbohydrates, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), from damage
by free radicals and reactive oxygen species that can be generated during
normal metabolism as well as through exposure to toxins and pollutants (e.g.,
cigarette smoke). Vitamin C may also be able to regenerate other antioxidants
such as vitamin E (1). One recent study of cigarette smokers found that
vitamin C regenerated vitamin E from its oxidized form (3).
Deficiency
Scurvy
Severe vitamin C deficiency has been known for many centuries as the
potentially fatal disease, scurvy. By the late 1700s the British navy was aware
that scurvy could be cured by eating oranges or lemons, even though vitamin
C would not be isolated until the early 1930s. Symptoms of scurvy include
bleeding and bruising easily, hair and tooth loss, and joint pain and swelling.
Such symptoms appear to be related to the weakening of blood vessels,
connective tissue, and bone, which all contain collagen. Early symptoms of
scurvy like fatigue may result from diminished levels of carnitine, which is
needed to derive energy from fat, or from decreased synthesis of the
neurotransmitter norepinephrine (see Function). Scurvy is rare in developed
countries because it can be prevented by as little as 10 mg of vitamin C daily
(4). However, cases have occurred in children and the elderly on very
restricted diets (5, 6).
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
In the U.S., the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C was
revised in 2000 upward from the previous recommendation of 60 mg daily for
men and women. The RDA continues to be based primarily on the prevention
of deficiency disease, rather than the prevention of chronic disease and the
promotion of optimum health. The recommended intake for smokers is 35
mg/day higher than for nonsmokers, because smokers are under increased
oxidative stress from the toxins in cigarette smoke and generally have lower
blood levels of vitamin C
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Vitamin B 17
Cancer can be cured and prevented
naturally and scientifically!
Have you ever wondered why 100 years ago cancer was a
rare disease but today, There are many kinds of cancer
and it is estimated 1 out of 4 people will get cancer in
their life!
The answers for all cancer are here on this site!
This is not just someone's opinion about cancer but, facts that have
been proven in scientific labs, by doctors and, the most important test
is from the people that have cured cancer from their own bodies !!!
The answer to cancer
has been known for many years!
Vitamin B17 was the subject of great controversy over 20 years ago when
some of the world's top scientists claimed that when consumed, the
components of certain raw fruit seeds make it 100% impossible to develop
cancer and will kill existing cancer in most cases.
The pharmaceutical companies pounced on this claim immediately and
demanded that FDA studies be conducted. The results of these studies are
found on this site and in a book called "World Without Cancer", by G. Edward
Griffin. To order the book, please visit our Recommended Books page.
Vitamin B17, also known as Laetrile and Amygdalin is found in most fruit
seeds, namely apricot seeds. The apricot seed was claimed as the cure for
all cancers over 35 years ago.
It was even more strongly claimed that when one eats about 7 apricot seeds
per day they can never develop cancer, just as one can never get scurvy if
they have an orange every day, or pellagra if they have some B vitamins
every day.
The pharmaceuticals companies together with the medical establishment
pushed the FDA into making it illegal to sell "raw" apricot seeds or vitamin B17
with information about its effects on cancer. Even to this day, you can't get
raw apricot seeds in your health food store, only the sun dried ones which
have all the important enzymes killed off.
Pharmaceutical companies only conduct studies on patented chemicals they
invent so that at the end of their study, if the drug gets approved, they have
sole rights on its sale. (They make back tons more than the mere 250 million
that they invested) They never do studies on foods that can't be patented and
that can be sold by any supermarket.
The information on this site is not just for preventing cancer, it is for
those that have cancer nowand are on chemo or radiation at this moment, as
well as for those who have cancer but haven't started any conventional
methods yet.
Most of the people that already have cancer clusters in their body, who eat the
apricot seeds and/or take the vitamin b17 in tablet form show near
to complete tumor regression. Although cancer patients may get rid of their
cancer, they also have the problem of the organ damage that the cancer has
caused.
This is another issue where other herbs and remedies are necessary for
proper organ regeneration. Of course when a person's body is completely
eaten up by cancer, the raw apricot seeds and its extract (laetrile and
vitamin b17) would only prolong their life many times longer
than chemotherapy and might not completely save them.
However in many cases high levels of the injectable vitamin B17 "laetrile" will
help a great deal with the pain.
The information that you're about to read will guide you in how you can
guarantee a nearly cancer free life or help your body get rid of cancer if
you have it.
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Royal Rife
A true Rife Machine will have no side effects, but may create a Healing Crisis,
otherwise known as a Herxheimer reaction. Subjects may experience physical
reactions during and after their first few Rife machine sessions. These reactions
can occur during a session, and up to 24 hours after a session. The reactions
range from tingling, itchiness, dizziness, uncomfortable twinges and physical
pain (rare). Lets explain why this may happen.
If a client has an infection, in a tooth, for instance, millions upon millions of
bacteria would inhabit that tooth and the surrounding area. If a Rife machine is
turned on, suddenly the bacteria all rupture.
This debris must be escorted out of the body through the skin, bowels, and
urinary tract. In the case of severe infections, the initial detox can be
pronounced. The good news is that the first reaction is always the worst, and
there rarely is a second reaction. After the first Rife session, the client should be
made aware of the possibility of diarrhea.
Clients with cancer may notice a decrease in pain, as well as a change in the
size of their tumor. Urine may also become darker and greasy after the first few
sessions as toxins leave the body through the kidneys.
Some clients may have difficulty sleeping the night after the first session due
to increased energy. Other clients may experience what they believe to be a full
blown cold the next day. One way to distinguish a cold from a healing crisis is
that during a healing crisis, the client still has energy. On rare occasions, a rash
may appear. If this happens, it will disappear within 72 hours. Using medication
on this rash will only force back in a poison the body is trying to expel.
Clients with bladder infections, PID or chronic yeast infections may notice
vaginal discharge. As a final note, it is not unheard of to pass a dead worm into
the toilet after receiving a parasite frequency. It is important to remind the
clients that a healing crisis is always temporary, and that it is better to have the
offending micro-organism dead and on its way out, rather than alive and on the
inside.
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What is Essiac?
Indian Rhubarb Root
Burdock Root | Slippery Elm Inner Bark | Sheep Sorrel | Caisse Immune
System Theory
Essiac, given its name by Rene Caisse ("caisse"
spelt backwards), consists of four main herbs
that grow in the wilderness of Ontario, Canada.
The original formula is believed to have its roots
from the native Canadian Ojibway Indians.
The four main herbs that make up Essiac
are Burdock Root, Slippery Elm Inner
Bark, Sheep Sorrel and Indian Rhubarb Root.
You may click on each herb for a more detailed
description.
If you want to know more about Rene Caisse's
Immune System Theory in her own words.
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Alternative Natural Antibiotics
Natural Antibiotic
Prescription Antibiotics Have Their Place
Your medical doctor may have good reason for prescribing a round of antibiotics.
They are meant to kill off all bacteria. So, when taken for a bad infection - they
should rid your body of the illness.
Misuse and overuse of meds causes our bodies to have an imbalance of good
and bad bacteria. This means that we lose our natural ability to fight disease. By
not allowing ourselves sufficient healing time after an infection, our immunity
becomes weaker. Unfortunately, in traditional medicine this usually leads to an
increase of antibiotic prescriptions.
If you recognize the maddening cycle of poor health that can be caused by
overuse of antibiotics, consider these natural remedies.
Prescription Antibiotics Have Their Place
Your medical doctor may have good reason for prescribing a round of antibiotics.
They are meant to kill off all bacteria. So, when taken for a bad infection - they
should rid your body of the illness.
Misuse and overuse of meds causes our bodies to have an imbalance of good
and bad bacteria. This means that we lose our natural ability to fight disease. By
not allowing ourselves sufficient healing time after an infection, our immunity
becomes weaker. Unfortunately, in traditional medicine this usually leads to an
increase of antibiotic prescriptions.
If you recognize the maddening cycle of poor health that can be caused by
overuse of antibiotics, consider these natural remedies.
Olive Leaf Benefits &
Side Effects
Dec 18, 2010 | By Rae Uddin
Olea europa, more commonly known as olive leaf, is an over-the-counter supplement
prepared from the leaves of the olive. This natural supplement may have medicinal uses as
an antibacterial agent or antioxidant, though additional research regarding the efficacy
and safety of olive leaf is necessary. Talk with your medical provider about the benefits and
side effects of olive leaf supplementation before beginning to use this medicinal plant.
Potential Benefits
Olive leaf contains both oleuropein and a variety of flavonoids, which may help support
cardiovascular health, Health Key reports. Treatment with this supplement may improve
blood flow around your heart, which can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Additionally, oleuropein may have antibacterial effects and may reduce the growth of
certain types of bacterium, such as Staphylococcus aureus and lactobacilli. Further
research and clinical studies in humans are necessary to demonstrate the efficacy of olive
leaf supplements.
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Side Effects
Though most people do not experience side effects after taking olive leaf supplements, you
may experience mild stomach irritation following treatment. Stomach discomfort may
contribute to a temporary loss of appetite. Do not take olive leaf supplements on an empty
stomach to avoid or limit the onset of stomach-related side effects. Seek additional care
from your physician if you experience any unusual medical problems while taking olive
leaf.
Contraindications
Due to the limited safety and efficacy data available for olive leaf supplements, women who
are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this supplement. Using olive leaf during
pregnancy may induce unintended side effects in you or your developing fetus. Treatment
with olive leaf may also lower your blood sugar levels. Consequently, people who are
diabetic should use this supplement only under the supervision of a medical professional,
Drugs.com warns.
Medication Interactions
Discuss all medications and supplements you are currently taking with your primary
medical provider before you begin taking olive leaf. Concomitant use of olive leaf and
diabetes or high blood pressure medications may enhance the effects of these drugs, the
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center reports. If this occurs, you may experience
symptoms associated with hypoglycemia or hypotension, such as dizziness, headache or
fatigue.
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What are the Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil has wonderful properties that makes it a popular natural agent for curing all
three types of infectious organisms: fungus, bacteria, and virus. More importantly, it is
known to effectively fight a number of infections that are resistant to some antibiotics.
Therefore, Tea Tree Oil is an excellent natural remedy for hundreds of bacterial and
fungal skin ailments such as acne, abscess, oily skin, blisters, sun burns, athlete's foot,
warts, herpes, insect bites, rashes, dandruff and other minor wounds and irritations.
Studies have shown that Tea Tree Oil also treats respiratory problems ranging from
common sore throats, coughs and runny nose to severe conditions such as asthma,
tuberculosis, and bronchitis. The anti-viral properties of the oil fight many common
infectious diseases such as chicken pox, shingles and measles, flu, cold sores and
verrucae. It also strengthens the body's immune system, which is often weakened by
stress, illness, or by the use of antibiotics and other drugs. It can also be used as a
mouth wash, since it is highly effective in healing oral candidiasis (a fungal infection of
mouth and throat).
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Colloidal Silver
Colloidal Silver is a clinically proven, powerful natural antibiotic. It is believed to
kill over 650 different disease-causing pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungus and
yeast). Colloidal silver was used widely from the time of Hippocrates until
around 1938 when the use of synthetic antibiotics became popular. Silver in
both liquid and airborne-aerosol has been known since 1887 to be extremely
toxic to Anthrax spores
Colloidal Silver History
Silver has been used as a natural antibiotic for millennia. One of the
earliest recordings of silver being used to keep water fresh comes from the
ancient Greek historian Herodotus. He wrote that the Persian King Cyrus
would only drink water that came from a certain river that ran along the
Persian capital. So, no matter where the king traveled, he took with him a
caravan of wagon full of silver jars of the river’s water. Though he might
travel for years at a time, the water still stayed fresh.
During the 14th century, the black plague killed a quarter of Europe’s
population. While little was done to effectively fight the plague, since no one
knew the cause at the time, very few wealthy Europeans succumbed to the
plague. Some suspect this is because only the wealthy could afford to eat with
silverware and give their children silver pacifiers. This may have given them
protection against the bacterium that caused the black plague.
American pioneers dropped silver dollars in milk to keep it fresh. While
traveling, many also placed silver in their water containers to prevent them
from being infected with algae or bacteria.
In the late 19th century the German obstetrician Carl Sigmund Franz Credé
made a radical breakthrough in preventing blindness through the use of
silver. Where Credé worked, about twelve percent of infants born suffered
from the eye disease ophthalmia neonatorum. Of those who were born from
the disease, three percent were permanently blinded and about one in five
suffered from some sort sight damage.Many cures had been attempted before,
including applying thymol, potassium permanganate, carbolic acid, and
simply washing the infant’s eyes. Credé discovered that applying a solution of
silver nitrate to every infant’s eyes, the number of infants who acquired the
disease dropped dramatically. The treatment soon became standard practice,
and became known as the “Credé silver method.” Doctors soon began
experimenting with ways to apply silver for medical purposes more
effectively, and some of these experiments were published in medical journals,
including the article “A Contribution to the Crede Silver Method of Wound
Treatment” published in the “New England Medical Monthly” In 1899. The
Credé silver method was used in the United States until the 1930’s, and
continues to be used today in many other countries.
In the early part of the 20th century, Dr. Malcolm Morris worked with silver
for the treatment of several diseases and reported that it was effective in
treating a variety of infections. He reported in the British Medical Journal in
1917 that silver “…has a distinctly soothing effect. It rapidly subdues
inflammation and promotes healing of the lesions, it can be used with
remarkable results in enlarged prostate with irritation of the bladder, in
pruritis ani and perineal eczema, and in hemorrhoids.”
There were quite literally dozens of silver-based products on the market until
the 1930’s. Silver began to fall out of favor in this time because of the
development of synthetically manufactured drugs and antibiotics. Despite
this, many pharmaceutical companies continued to produce silver based
products until the 1970’s.
During World War II, many soldiers died from bacterial infection. The
surgeon Dr. Charles Fox tried to find a way to effectively combat this
problem, and developed silver sulfadiazine, which could be applied directly to
a wound to prevent infection. The discovery proved to be very effective, and it
continues to be used in hospitals today.
In the 1970’s the chairman of Washington University’s Departments of
Surgery, Dr. Carl Moyer, acquired a grant to develop treatments for burn
victims. One of their goals was to find an antiseptic that was powerful enough
to clean large wounds, but safe enough to use in large quantities. While
working with Dr. Margraf, the chief biochemist on the study, twenty-two
antiseptic compounds were examined, but they were all either too toxic or not
powerful enough. Dr. Margraf noticed repeated references to silver as a germ
fighter in past medical literature, and decided to examine its effectiveness for
himself. He used the same kind of silver used in the Credé Silver Method, a
solution of diluted silver nitrate. He discovered that it killed the Pseudomonas
aeruginosa bacterium, which causes the largest number of complications and
fatalities in burn cases, and allowed the wound to heal faster. Silver nitrate,
however, wasn’t preferred because, according to Dr. Margraf “It severely
disturbs the balance of body salts, and its use must be halted from time to
time. It must be applied in thick, cumbersome dressings, and stains everything
it touches.” So he proceeded to test over fifty other silver compounds, and his
research contributed significantly to the treatment of burns and skin ulcers.
In 1978, the popular science magazine Science Digest did a report of silver
entitled “Our Mightiest Germ Fighter.” The article stated, “An antibiotic kills
perhaps a half-dozen different disease organisms, but silver kills some 650.
Resistant strains fail to develop. Moreover, silver is virtually non-toxic.”
In the 1990’s the Chinese government began researching silver to develop a
powerful antiseptic. Their research helped develop a silver-based compound
that could sterilize surfaces for extended periods of time without posing any
toxic threat to humans.
Many companies use silver for it antibacterial properties. Samsung released a
line of washing machines in the early 21st century with what it calls
“SilverCare technology,” which injects silver into the wash cycle to disinfect
clothing. Many airlines use silver to purify water during a flight. Some use
silver as alternative to chlorine to disinfect pools.
Today, the FDA approves a few uses of silver for medical use. Silver
sulfadiazine, which is sold under the name Silvadene, is used in burn wards to
protect burns from bacterial infections. Silver infused bandages can also be
used to help accelerate the healing of wounds. Many hospitals have installed
silver-based water purifying systems to combat Legionnaire’s disease.
Silver colloids can also be purchased online and in health food stores.Modern
colloidal silver solutions can be manufactured with a much greater degree of
exactitude than those produced in the early 20thcentury, which may lead to
greater effectiveness of silver’s believed benefits.
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment with Colloidal Silver
February 21st, 2008
Upper respiratory tract infection, or URTI, strikes an
estimated one billion times every year in the United States
alone. That is more than three cases for every U. S.
resident. It is an illness that is caused by any kind of
infection of upper respiratory tract, that is, the nose,
sinuses, and larynx.
Typically, doctors will treat upper respiratory tract
infection with prescription antibiotics. According to the
2005 article “Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults”
published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic
Reviews, antibiotics are ineffective for the treatment of
laryngitis, a kind of respiratory tract infection. The
summary states that the few benefits that do exist for the
prescription of antibiotics for laryngitis are “not relevant in
clinical practice as the modest benefits from antibiotics
may not outweigh their cost, adverse effects, or negative
consequences on antibiotic resistance patterns.” The
“adverse affects” referred to in the article are the many
unpleasant side effects of antibiotics, which include
diarrhea, fever, nausea, interactions with drugs, a
weakened immune system, and fungal infection.
Many have found benefit in the use of colloidal silver for
the treatment of upper respiratory tract infection. Colloidal
silver is a solution of microscopic particles of silver
suspended in water. Almost every major civilization with
access to silver have used the metal for its germ fighting
capabilities, and modern hospitals harness it too in the
form of water filters, antibacterial bandages, and
antibacterial creams.
Colloidal silver is believed to work by essentially “choking”
harmful bacterial cells. When silver comes into the
proximity of harmful bacteria, it disrupts an enzyme that it
needs in order to process oxygen properly. Without
oxygen, the bacteria quickly die. Colloidal silver is thought
to be able to kill harmful bacteria while leaving healthy
tissue and cells untouched because cells that are natural to
the body have a much thicker cell wall than bacteria cells.
This supplement can be taken orally, but as a treatment
for upper respiratory tract infection the use of a nebulizer
will maximize thecolloidal silver benefits. A nebulizer is a
medical device that pumps air into a liquid and turns it into
a fine mist for inhaling. Inhaling the colloidal silver directly
into the lungs will apply the product directly the infected
area, which is believed to reduce the amount of time
needed for a successful treatment. Some who suffer from
reoccurring sinus infections choose to regularly use the
nebulizer even after the infection has subsided to support
their immune system.
Anyone who wishes to take colloidal silver as a treatment
for a upper respiratory tract infection should be aware that
different silver products can have varying levels of
effectiveness. In particular, patients should avoid ionic
silver solutions. A silver ion is very unstable, and can
easily bond with chemicals in the body, most typically
chloride.
This
creates
silver
chloride,
a
useless
compound. True colloidal silver is much more stable, and
retains silver’s well-documented antibacterial properties
after it has entered the body. Some producers of ionic
silver solutions choose to disclose that they only sell ionic
silver, but others do not. One can observe whether or not
their silver product is ionic silver simply by looking at the
color of the liquid. If it is perfectly clear, it is ionic silver.
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Balanitis Infection Treated with Colloidal Silver
January 16th, 2008
Balanitis Infection Treated with Colloidal Silver
My 16 month old son contracted a condition where his
penis was inflamed at the tip on a Saturday morning. He
was in an extreme amount of discomfort and cried in
agony whenever we changed his diaper. We called our
doctor to give him the description of the problem. He felt
that it was most likely Balanitis and should be treated with
antibiotics immediately.
Considering it was the weekend, we were faced with
packing up and heading to the emergency room. We’ve
dealt with the emergency room process and that is
certainly no fun for anyone plus I couldn’t help but feel it
was overkill. Any time a doctor wants to treat a condition
with antibiotics, I immediately start thinking of other
solutions. I have had excellent results with true colloidal
silver in treating bronchial issues. I’ve also had good luck
killing a stubborn cyst when no other homeopathic
treatment would work. I had read that silver works great
topically to kill infections as well so I felt it was worth a
shot.
Every hour or two we bathed our son and applied colloidal
silverto the infected area. The next morning, less than 24
hours, the inflammation had all but subsided. We managed
to save ourselves unnecessary immune system damage by
taking antibiotics and freed up the emergency room staff
for folks who really needed medical help. I’m a true
believer that colloidal silver can kill many infections our
doctors are so eager to use antibiotics to manage.
John P. - Denver
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A Blue Man Christmas - Home Grown Silver not Colloidal
December 20th, 2007
CNN and Consumer Report both warn of danger from
taking colloidal silver. The danger they are promoting is a
condition where skin turns blue called argyria. What both
of these organizations failed to do is perform due diligence
in verifying the information contained in their stories. Each
organization
failed
to
research
easily
obtainable
information about the possible cause of argyria. Contrary
to the reports issued by these two organizations, true
colloidal silver is not the cause of argyria. Products that
have been known to lead to argyria are solutions of silver
protein and solutions of silver ions; neither of these
products are true colloidal silver.
You may have seen Paul Karason, the guy who the media
reports turned blue from taking silver by rubbing it on his
skin. In the most recent report issued by CNN the subject
was actually making a solution of ionic silver in his home
and ingesting it as well as applying it to his skin. He was
not taking colloidal silver as the irresponsible report
stated. Unfortunately, Paul bought a generator a result of
watching an infomercial that “electrolyzes” water.
Manufacturers of true colloidal silver have warned of the
risk associated with making using solutions of silver
protein and solutions of silver ions from kits for years. To
learn about the nature of many of the more common silver
products
go
to: http://www.silverparticular
colloids.com/Reports/reports.html Pay
attention to the classification as either 1) colloidal silver,
2) ionic silver, or 3) mild silver protein.
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Yeast Infection Treatment with Colloidal Silver
November 28th, 2007
Candidiasis, or yeast infection or thrush as it is more
commonly known, is a fungal infection of the candida
species. While yeast infection is typically thought of as a
vaginal disease, it is entirely possibly to acquire male
yeast infection. One can have candidiasis in their mouth,
skin folds, or armpits. Symptoms of yeast infection include
an itching, burning, or irritation of the infected area and, in
cases of vaginitis, a whitish grey discharge. Patients
typically treat yeast infections with over the counter
antifungal medicines. This can be a mistake, as some
studies suggest that the majority of people who use
antifungal medicine don’t actually have a fungal infection.
Many sufferers of candida yeast infection have found a
great deal of success in using colloidal silver. Colloidal
silver is a solution of microscopic silver particles that are
held in suspension in distilled water. Silver has been used
as an antibiotic for millennia, and modern hospitals
contain supplies infused with silver to help wounds and
burns heal faster. As a colloid, patients can take it orally to
harness
silver’s
well
documented
germ
fighting
capabilities.
Colloidal silver is believed to fight yeast infections
symptoms in a few major ways. Colloidal silver is designed
to help boost the immune system, which is vital for
effectively fighting any fungal infection. In fact, if a patient
has a particularly weak immune system, the infection may
become very aggressive and spread very quickly, leading
to serious illness or possibly even death. Colloidal silver is
believed to help the immune system during a yeast
infection by destroying harmful bacteria, allowing the
immune system to concentrate its energies on fighting the
fungal infection. While it kills these harmful bacteria, it
leaves the helpful bacteria intact which may make it an
ideal yeast infection treatment. This is essential to fighting
a fungal infection because some bacteria play a major
beneficial role. This falls in stark contrast to prescription
antibiotics, which are sometimes mistakenly prescribed to
candidiasis suffers when a doctor mistakenly believes the
patient has a bacterial infection. Antibiotics kill helpful
bacteria along with harmful pathogens. In fact, many
people acquire fungal infections while taking antibiotics
because it kills these necessary bacteria.
If you are interested in taking colloidal silver as a yeast
infection cure, it is important to know that not all silver
colloids are the same. They differ in content and
concentration. Make sure the colloidal silver you are
purchasing is true colloidal silver, and not an ionic silver
solution. Ionic silver is extremely volatile, and may bond
with chloride in your body, turning into a useless
compound. You can tell if a silver solution is ionic silver if
it is crystal clear. One should also make certain that it is
not protein bound silver. One can tell this simply by
researching whether or not a silver product requires
refrigeration. This is a sign that other unnecessary
products have been added to silver the solution. Lastly,
one should also examine the silver concentration in parts
per million.
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Is Colloidal Silver a Natural Antibiotic?
November 15th, 2007
The immune system is a complex network of organs,
tissues, enzymes and cells that all work in concert to
eliminate disease and keep people healthy. If an immune
system is not strong enough to quickly fight a disease with
a bacterial pathogen, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
But with the current crop of news reports detailing the
damages to the immune system that may come from the
over prescription of antibiotics, many are choosing to turn
to natural antibiotics like colloidal silver. Personal reports
have detailed how taking true colloidal silver kills harmful
germs
while
supporting
the
immune
system.
One common theory to the effectiveness of colloidal silver
states that when harmful bacteria and viruses are near
this supplement, it disables the harmful pathogen’s oxygen
metabolism enzyme. This particular enzyme is necessary
for the bacteria and viruses to function. After it is disabled
and killed, the immune system works to clear these from
your body. This process is so safe that many hospitals use
silver infused bandages to kill the bacteria that may inhibit
the
healing
of
a
wound.
Silver may have a few advantages over antibiotics.
Antibiotics inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, such as
those which may cause disease, along with helpful and
necessary bacteria, such as those that regulate the
digestive system. This causes a number of unpleasant
antibiotic side effects, such as vitamin deficiency and
diarrhea. Testimonials suggest, however, that colloidal
silver only kills harmful pathogens, while leaving the cells
and bacteria that are natural to the human body
untouched. This may be because the cells that are natural
to the body have stronger walls than harmful bacteria
cells, so the colloidal silver is able to enter and damage
harmful
cells,
but
not
necessary
ones.
Many have also claimed that colloidal silver has helped
with diseases that have a viral pathogen, something that
antibiotics
simply
cannot
do.
Colloidal silver does not contribute to the growing
epidemic of “super bugs,” that is, highly evolved bacteria
that are resistant to both the natural immune system and
antibiotics. Antibiotics are designed mostly to hinder the
growth of bacteria, which allows them to survive and
adapt the next time they encounter antibiotics. Colloidal
silver is said to completely kill and eliminate pathogens,
thus decreasing the speed at which they are able to adapt.
When it comes to the immune system, colloidal silver plays
a support role, rather than simply replacing the immune
systems
functions.
When taking colloidal silver as a natural antibiotic and to
support the immune system, it is best and safest to get
true colloidal silver. You can tell if a product is true
colloidal silver if it has a very high silver particle
concentration, has extremely small particles, has no taste,
and requires no refrigeration. If refrigeration is required, it
indicates that other products have been added to the
colloidal silver which may spoil.
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Grapefruit Seed Extract
Grapefruit seed extract, (gse), in a glass of water could put a stop to the flu or a sore throat.
It could also help control Candida or gingivitis, and it’s been known to banish athlete’s foot
in a single application. It is highly effective against diarrhoea and food poisoning, it could
rid you of worms or parasites, it can even stop you going down with cholera or dysentery
when travelling abroad. it is very much more potent than tea tree oil. The best news is it is
natural, inexpensive and non toxic.
What was so surprising about Dr. Harich’s new discovery was how broad it’s uses turned
out to be. Conventional antibiotics only kill bacteria. GSE has been shown to inactivate
viruses, yeasts, fungi, parasites and worms, as well as bacteria. What’s in there that makes
it work really isn’t known,” Dr.: Leo Gallard has been prescribing GSE to New York
patients for over 7 years, told Natural Health Magazine, “There’s just something unique
about this particular substance.
Whatever it does, it does it without debilitating side effects and it has the advantage of
being very safe”.
Dr. Louis Parish MD, an investigator for the US Department of Health and the FDA, who
has treated many people with intestinal problems, including dysentery, believes that GSE,
“Gives more symptomatic relief than any other treatment.”
“Conventional antibiotics only kill bacteria. The grapefruit seed extract has been shown to
inactivate viruses, yeasts, fungi, parasites and worms as well as bacteria.”
“Studies from a list of prestigious institutes have demonstrated grapefruit seed extract to
be effective against over twenty disease-causing bacteria, more than thirty fungi, and a host
of single cell parasites”
Allan Sachs DC
Leading American chiropractor Allan Sachs DC took part in clinical research on the new
extract when it first became available. He and his colleagues drew up a list of criteria and
evaluated GSE for each of them. After evaluating it he reported, “I was astounded to find
that it scored high marks for each category. Could we have discovered the near perfect
antimicrobial? For instance, studies from a list of prestigious institutes have demonstrated
GSE to effective against over 20 disease causing bacteria, more than 30 fungi, and a host of
protozoa (single cell parasites).
When suffering an acutely painful attack of arthritis in my left hip I tried taking GSE in
desperation more than in hope of help. Within a few hours of the first dose (15 drops in
water) the pain left me and has not returned in that degree – Tony Crisp.
I have used GSE on two warts, and after daily usage over a couple of weeks, the warts fell
off. I used the GSE neat.
Several of the viruses studied also succumbed to the extract.
Fortunately GSE does not seem to disturb beneficial gut bacteria. One study which tested
the effect of GSE on eczema patients (who frequently have fungal and bacterial infections)
found that it significantly inhibited Candida albicans and E. Coli, but left the important
Bifidobacteria unchanged, and only slightly reduced the Lactobacilli. Their patients’
constipation, flatulence and abdominal discomfort all improved.
A Major
Therapeutic
breakthrough for patients…
Remarkably, this botanical extract seems to tackle at least some viruses. It is too early to
say how many, William Shannon. head of the Microbiology-Virology Division at Southern
Research Institute found that GSE was effective against herpes simplex and one of the
influenza viruses. Interlab, a South American laboratory found that it inactivated the
measles virus, and the US Department of Agriculture found that it was effective against
four animal viruses, including foot and mouth disease and African swine fever. Other
laboratory tests have shown that GSE will kill many of the microbes which commonly
infect us, including; streptococci, staphylococci, salmonella, pseudomonas, giardia, lysteria,
legionella, helicobacter pylori and capylobacter jejuni.
Chronic candiasis can be successfully treated with GSE according to the many clinics and
medical practitioners now prescribing it.
“Dr. Leo Galland, who prescribes grapefruit seed extract for
chronic candidiasis has reported
treatment failure in only two out of 297 cases.
And considers it to be a major therapeutic breakthrough
for patients with chronic parasitic and yeast infections.”
Regarding resistant patients Dr. Galland commented, “I have had some immunosuppressed patients taking the preparation for over a year with no apparent development
of side effects or drug resistance (resistance of infective microbes to the extract)”
Researchers at the Pasteur Institutes hospital in Nairobi have been using with GSE with
HIV patients for over two years and report dramatic results with secondary infections,
including parasitic infections and thrush. GSE is so safe that you can use a mild solution on
a baby’s bottom for nappy rash.
Normally GSE comes as a concentrate of which you use a few drops at a time dissolved in a
glass of water or juice. To stave off a cold you could drink some in a hot drink, repeating, if
necessary a few hours later. In areas where diarrhoea is a problem a little can be taken
each morning as a preventative. The concentrate is extremely strong and must always be
diluted and never used in the eyes. GSE is incredibly versatile. You can gargle with it for
sore throats and gum infections. You can even douche with it. Try adding it to your
shampoo to control dandruff.
The only side effect that has been noticed is an occasional mild discomfort when yeast or
bacteria begin a ‘die off” process. Starting on just a few drops a day and raising it
gradually will minimise this. Often taking a probiotic supplement is appropriate as well.
For maximum effect they should be taken several hours apart.
Natural Disinfectant
Besides it’s multiple uses within the human body, GSE has many more applications. Tests
at the University of Georgia, confirmed by labs and clinics around the world, have shown
that it is a first class disinfectant. Not only does it kill germs effectively, but unlike most
disinfectants, it has virtually no toxicity, making it far safer to use.
Already it is being used by hospitals in America.
At home it can safely be used to wash fruit and salad vegetables, to clean chopping boards,
and to sterilise food utensils (or your toothbrush) when needed.
This discovery has shown that GSE has so many uses that the moral may turn out to be:
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Echinacea
Echinacea
Studies of echinacea for the common cold have had mixed results. Extracts of
echinacea do seem to have an effect on the immune system. Studies have shown
that it increases the number of white blood cells and boosts the activity of other
immune cells.
But these effects may not translate into an actual benefit when it comes to
fighting the common cold. A study published in 2005 in the New England Journal
of Medicine found that echinacea was no more effective than a placebo in
preventing colds. It also did not reduce the severity of cold symptoms.
Two studies funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine also did not find any benefit from echinacea for the common cold in
either children or adults.
However, there are many variables in studying echinacea for the common cold.
Studies have looked at different types and strengths of echinacea as well as
different parts of the plant or root. This makes it hard to compare the results. It's
possible that some formulations are better than others. Echinacea may also help
against some viruses that cause colds but not others.
Side Effects
Echinacea usually does not cause side effects when taken orally. In rare cases,
some people experience allergic reactions, including rashes, increased asthma,
and anaphylaxis. In clinical trials, gastrointestinal side effects were most
common.
People are more likely to experience allergic reactions to echinacea if they are
allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies. Also, people with
asthma or atopy may be more likely to have an allergic reaction when taking
echinacea.
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Garlic Antibiotic
Of all garlic's reputed medicinal benefits, perhaps the best well known is its use
as a natural antibiotic and antibacterial agent with reports going back through
history. There are even stories of it being used to ward off the plague. It's not
known how effective this was, however there is some evidence that anthrax is
sensitive to garlic. Some people have even suggested that it might help in the
fight against acne although that might be too much to hope for.
Research
Garlic's antibiotic properties have been more extensively studied than some of
its other reputed health benefits. Louis Pasteur examined garlic's use as an
antibacterial back in the nineteenth century and showed how it killed bacteria
under laboratory conditions. Numerous modern studies confirm that garlic has
definite antibiotic properties and is effective against many bacteria, fungi and
viruses. According to Wright State University (1), garlic is approximately one per
cent as potent an antibiotic as penicillin.
Some people have reported that even blood from a garlic eater can itself kill
bacteria!
Broad Spectrum
Researchers have compared the effectiveness of garlic with that of commercial
prescription antibiotics. The result is often that garlic can be more effective as a
broad spectrum antibiotic. However if a particular bacterium or virus is being
treated a more specifically targeted antibiotic if available could be a more
effective treatment than the more generic effect of garlic.
One significant advantage of garlic is that the bacteria do not seem to evolve
to build up a resistance to it as they do to many modern antibiotics; "garlic
does not seem to produce such resistant strains" (3). This also makes it
potentially effective against hospital superbugs (2) - or at least less likely to
contribute to their evolution.
Note: Garlic can interfere with the operation of some medical drugs, in
particular anti-coagulants. I do not advocate taking garlic as a precaution
before entering hospital unless you discuss it with your doctor first.
The antibiotic qualities of garlic appear to be a direct result of the allicin
produced from raw, crushed garlic. This is destroyed by age and cooking cooked garlic has virtually no antibiotic value although it still retains other
benefits.
I do not recommend using garlic as a replacement for conventional medical
antibiotics unless agreed with your doctor - peronally I treat any antibiotic
properties as a bonus of eating it, not a reason to do so. However as more and
more antibiotics are becoming almost useless due to over-prescription and
side effects, garlic and products derived from it could one day have a part to
play in modern medicine.
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Alternative Natural Treatment Arthritis
Arthritis Natural Treatment
Arthritis pain relief is the main area of concern for the sufferers of arthritis. These
people have often tried traditional medications without success, they are often
not eligible for surgery and as a result, they will see relieve through arthritis
natural treatment.
Because of the increasing cost of the prescription medications, most of the
arthritis sufferers are seeking arthritis natural treatment. Many arthritis natural
remedies and supplements are helpful in reduction of cartilage deterioration and
even rebuild a patient’s lost cartilage.
Supplements
However it is advisable to consult a healthcare advisor before starting any
arthritis natural treatment as supplements can cause adverse reactions and may
not be right for your situation.
You should remember one thing that the FDA does not regulate dietary
supplements. This is because, plants, fats, proteins and animal organs and
tissues as well as herbs, minerals and vitamins doesn’t need approval from FDA.
So some supplements may be beneficial to arthritic patients and some may not.
Note also that producers of supplements may very well promote that their
supplements work great, but they do not have to use standardized ingredients or
recipes, disclose side effects that have been reported, nor prove that the
products are indeed effective.
Chondroitin, Fish Oil and Glucosamine
The most popular dietary supplements for arthritis sufferers are chondroitin, fish
oil and glucosamine. Chondroitin is helpful in drawing fluid into the cartilage,
improving the ability of shock-absorbing and weight control, as more weight
leads to more joint pressure. Fish oils are helpful in controlling the inflammation
in the body.
According to a recent study, glucosamine is a cartilage-building substance,
which is effective in long-term relief of osteoarthritis pain. In some people,
glucosamine appears to even slow the deterioration of joints over time and
strengthen the joint cartilage.
It is still unclear whether glucosamine is helpful in curing arthritis or not. In some
occasions, glucosamine can be used in conjunction with MSM, a substance that
appears to slow down the deterioration but is not yet proven and approved.
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MSM Cures and Side Effects
Updated: 06/16/2012
What is MSM?
Alternate names: Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, Dimethyl Sulfone (DMSO2)
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) is a compound normally found in foods. It
contributes sulfur, which helps with the strength of collagen in the joints.
It is related to DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), an alternative treatment for arthritis.
Approximately 15% of the DMSO applied to the skin or taken orally results in
MSM. MSM may be safer than DMSO, and it does not have the unpleasant side
effects of bad breath and body odor.
Food Sources
MSM occurs naturally in cow's milk, meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables,
although there is no dietary requirement for MSM. MSM is also found in capsule
or tablet forms. It is also available in creams and lotions, although MSM is not
believed to be absorbed through the skin.
Common Doses
A typical dose of MSM ranges from 250 mg to 2,250 mg daily.
Why Do People Use MSM?
Arthritis -- MSM may reduce pain of osteoarthritis.
Fast Relief For Pain
MSM is often combined with glucosamine in arthritis formulas. Preliminary
research suggests it may help with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Interstitial cystitis -- MSM has been proposed as a treatment for interstitial
cystitis, although further research is needed.
Snoring -- one small study found that MSM resulted in "quieter snoring".
Cancer prevention
Scleroderma
Excess stomach acid
Allergies
Constipation
MSM is naturally found in foods, and is not believed to be toxic. However, its
safety record in pregnant and nursing women, children, and people with liver and
kidney disease is not known.
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Vitamin B
A: A lack of B vitamins, including folic acid, B6 and B12, is not known to have
an effect on arthritis. Low vitamin levels are not a recognized cause or trigger
for arthritis. Taking extra B vitamins is not known to be an effective arthritis
treatment. However, with more than 100 types of arthritis, there could be
important effects of B vitamins on arthritis that we do not yet understand.
In addition, there are some important connections between these vitamins and
arthritis:
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People with rheumatoid arthritis tend to have lower blood levels of B
vitamins (especially B6 and B12) than people without this disease.
People with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus have a greater risk of heart
disease. An elevated level of homocysteine may be a contributor to this
risk. B vitamin therapy (especially folic acid) can reduce homocysteine
levels.
Rheumatoid arthritis is often treated with methotrexate, a drug that
blocks the action of folic acid. That's why doctors often recommend folic
acid supplements for people taking methotrexate.
People with one autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or
lupus, may be more likely to have another. Pernicious anemia is an
autoimmune illness caused by an inability to absorb B12 from the diet.
Although there is no clear association between the two, there are
occasional reports of people with both an autoimmune form of arthritis
and pernicious anemia.
Although B vitamins are not thought to be involved in causing arthritis and
are not effective treatments, future research could find more direct links to a
number of forms of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
Although not directly related to joint problems, I routinely recommend folic
acid supplements for my patients taking methotrexate. Taking folic acid
decreases some of the side effects of methotrexate.
Until we know more, it's probably not a bad idea for arthritis patients to take
a multivitamin daily, just to be certain that they are getting sufficient B
vitamins as well as other micronutrients.
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10 Health Benefits of
Ginger
Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many
ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up
and researchers around the world are finding that
ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything
from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health
benefits of this powerful herb.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study
conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found
that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it
was applied.
Colon Cancer Prevention
A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth
of colorectal cancer cells.
Morning Sickness
A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as
vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.
Motion Sickness Remedy
Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated
with motion sickness.
Reduces Pain and Inflammation
One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a
powerful natural painkiller.
Heartburn Relief
Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often
taken in the form of tea for this purpose.
Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment Ginger has long been used as a
natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be
helpful in the case of stomach flus or food poisoning, which is not surprising
given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.
Migraine Relief
Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability
to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.
Menstrual Cramp Relief
In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of
menstrual cramps.
Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy
A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced
incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage)
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CHONDROITIN BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS
What is osteoarthritis?
An estimated 21 million adults in the United States live with
osteoarthritis--one of the most common types of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is caused by
the breakdown of cartilage, which is the connective tissue that
cushions the ends of bones within the joint. It is characterized by
pain, joint damage, and limited motion. The disease generally occurs
late in life, and most commonly affects the hands and large weightbearing joints. Although the disease can impact several joints, the
knees are often affected. Age, female gender, and obesity are risk
factors for this condition.
What are glucosamine and chondroitin?
Glucosamine and chondroitin are natural substances found in and
around the cells of cartilage. Researchers believe these substances
may help in the repair and maintenance of cartilage. In addition,
researchers believe that glucosamine inhibits inflammation and
stimulates cartilage cell growth, while chondroitin provides cartilage
with strength and resilience. Currently, glucosamine and chondroitin
are classified as dietary supplements.
Chondroitin sulfate is considered as a symptomatic slow-acting drug,
i.e. a compound that has a slow onset of action and improve
osteoarthritis symptoms after a couple of weeks. Chondroitin sulfate
exhibits a wide range of biological activities and from a
pharmacological point of view it produces a slow but gradual
decrease of the clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis and these
benefits last for a long period after the end of treatment. Many
literature data show that chondroitin sulfate could have an antiinflammatory activity and a chondroprotective action by modifying
the structure of cartilage. These properties are also related to the
oral adsorption of this molecule as high-molecular mass compounds
having clusters of sulfate groups and high charge density capable of
exert their chondroprotective activity in vivo. However, please, note
that all the conclusive studies with chondroitin sulfate resulted from
the use of experimental dosage designs, which may different from
commercially available supplements. [3,4] The oral absorption for an
experimental chondroitin sulfate formulation is 70%. [2]
How does chondroitin benefit osteoarthritis?
Chondroitin sulfates play a role in articular and bone metabolism by
controlling cartilaginous matrix integrity and bone mineralization.
Chondroitin sulfates are synthesized in chondrocytes and in bone
cells. Binding to the core protein through N- and O-linkages leads to
aggregates of monomers with high molecular weights. The
proteoglycan aggregate exhibits viscoelastic and hydration
properties and an ability to interact with the surrounding tissue
through electric charges leading to protection of the cartilaginous
tissues. Chondroitin sulfates inhibit the activity of extracellular
proteases for the connective tissues. In addition to their antiinflammatory effects, chondroitin sulfates in vitro stimulate
proteoglycan production by chondrocytes; they also inhibit cartilage
cytokine production and induce apoptosis of articular chondrocytes.
[14, 15]
Chondroitin sulfates increase the intrinsic viscosity of the synovial
liquid. In vivo in experimental arthritis, the number and severity of
articular symptoms decreases after chondroitin sulfates
administration. In bones, chondroitin sulfates accelerate the
mineralization process and bone repair. However, they break down
easily via enzymatic degradation ( metalloproteinases and lysosomal
enzymes). [14]
What are the side effects of chondroitin?
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate are naturally occurring
substances. Both substances can be taken by mouth and have no
known significant toxicity nor side effects. Glucosamine and
chondroitin sulphate have been examined in laboratory and animal
experiments, and in several clinical studies, which have shown some
effect on the symptoms of early or moderate arthritis. The long-term
effect has not been evaluated sufficiently and studies of the relation
between dose and effect are lacking for both compounds. [5,6]
What are other health benefits of chondroitin sulfate?
Chondroitin sulphate has been found to be a major component for
proteoglycans. Proteoglycans are glycoproteins in the extracellular
matrix. Among proteoglycans, the most abundant type is the
hyalectan or lectican family. Proteoglycans are formed by two main
components; a protein and a sugar chain, which that is termed
glycosaminoglycan. These glycosaminoglycans are polymers of two
simple sugars. The hyalectan family has glycosaminoglycans of the
chondroitin sulphate type, and they are termed proteoglycanschondroitin sulphate.
Proteoglycans-chondroitin sulphates are linked to the hyaluronic
acid and other molecules of the extracellular matrix in order to form
a three-dimensional network. This network has several important
roles in the maintenance of the homeostasis of the central nervous
system. [8-12]
Carulli D and co-workers from Cambridge University considered the
possible benefits of chondroitin sulfate on nerve cell regeneration.
As described before, proteoglycans are of two main types,
chondroitin sulfate and heparin sulfate. The chondroitin sulfate acts
mainly as barrier-forming molecules, whereas the heparin sulfate
stabilise the interactions of receptors and ligands. During
development chondroitin sulfates pattern cell migration, axon
growth pathways and axon terminations. Later in development and
in adulthood chondroitin sulfates associate with some classes of
neuron and control plasticity. After damage to the nervous system,
chondroitin sulfates are the major axon growth inhibitory
component of the glial scar tissue that blocks successful
regeneration. Chondroitin sulfates have a variety of roles in the
nervous system, including binding to molecules and blocking their
action, presenting molecules to cells and axons, localising active
molecules to particular sites and presenting growth factors to their
receptors. [1, 13] While, other researchers, such as lida J and coworkers from University of Minnesota, are interested in its role in
tumor cell invasion and metastasis. [14] Tumor cell invasion and
metastasis is highly dependent on dynamic changes in the adhesion
and migration of transformed and malignant cells. As with normal
cell adhesion, the adhesion of tumor cells influences their
cytoskeletal organization, activation of signal transduction pathways
within the cell, and nuclear events leading to changes in mRNA
transcription and protein synthesis. Furthermore, as tumor cells
invade the circulation, they adhere to activated endothelial cells at
sites within the vasculature during arrest and extravasation. Studies
in the area of tumor cell adhesion and migration have demonstrated
that the recognition of extracellular matrix ligands, or adhesion
promoting ligands expressed on neighboring cells (i.e. counterreceptors), involves complex molecular recognition mechanisms.
The complexity arises, in part, from the multiple recognition sites
that are present within adhesion promoting ligands. Some of these
structures within ECM components act by binding integrins, whereas
others bind additional receptors such as cell surface proteoglycans.
In this sense, adhesion promoting ligands may be considered as
informational arrays, that function to modulate cell phenotype by
engaging specific combinations of adhesion receptors on the cell
surface. Thus, cell surface chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans may
play in modulating tumor cell adhesion, migration and invasion.
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How to Use Turmeric for Arthritis Pain
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Turmeric is a bright yellow herb that has been used in cooking, dyes and
Ayurvedic medicine in India and China for 2,000 years. Anecdotal evidence
points to its efficacy for the treatment of numerous diseases and conditions,
especially those involving inflammation of the soft tissue in arthritis cases,
according to the University of Michigan Health System. More recently,
turmeric has drawn attention from Western health practitioners for the
treatment of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. However,
turmeric can cause side effects, specifically thinning of the blood. Consult a
practitioner before starting this herbal treatment.
Step 1
Use turmeric in cases of rheumatoid and osteo arthritis to reduce pain,
inflammation and stiffness, according to the University of Michigan Health
System, which adds that research has shown it to be superior to nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs in relieving inflammation after surgery.
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Step 2
Take turmeric in capsule form rather than as tablets. Tablets are heated, and
a stabilizer is added to help them hold their shape. Heating reduces the
potency of the herb, whereas capsules are freeze-dried, remaining fresher.
The recommended dose is 250 to 500 mg, three times a day.
Step 3
Combine turmeric with ginger, recommends Dr. Andrew Weil, for added
relief of inflammation. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds that
reduce swelling and stiffness. Take both herbs together in capsules at the same
time, or make a tea, brewing a one-inch piece of each herb in two cups of
boiling water for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the herbs and add honey or stevia
to sweeten.
Step 4
Add the enzyme bromelain to an herbal routine for arthritis to enhance the
action of both substances. The University of Maryland Medical Center, or
UMMC, points out that although no hard scientific studies support these uses,
the anecdotal evidence from Ayurvedic therapy indicates that these two herbs
are both effective for the treatment of arthritis pain, and together they are
even more potent. Bromelain is available in capsule form.
Step 5
Take turmeric and other herbs included in an herbal treatment plan for
arthritis in between meals, rather than with food to enhance their ability to
reduce pain and stiffness due to inflammation. When taken with food, they
tend to act more on the digestion rather than on joint tissue.
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Alternative Treatment Diabetes
Natural Treatment for Diabetes
Diabetes, a disease as widespread and as there are so many people suffering from this
disease, i have to give a full explanation and a full treatment for diabetes so that readers
will find the effective remedy to fight this evil that plagues humanity.
Treatment solutions: Eating lots of salads, also of wild herbs, particularly nettle, but not
tropical nettle, dandelion, etc.. Besides tomatoes, radish, carrots, beets, cucumbers,
radish juice and flax meal, take Boldo tea, sage, dandelion, bean pods (beans), and
bilberry leaves. One can achieve a cure but always under this condition: to avoid all
refined foods and devalued, like white bread and any white flour product. Often, the
popular prescription diet for diabetics is based on extensive use of animal fats and meat
food with plenty of albumin, it is very wrong.
It is known to science that diabetes cannot be cured insulin injections, even if applied
continuously. What they do is reduce the amount of sugar in the blood, but cannot
definitively eliminate the cause of this disease. This is only possible with natural insulin,
by living fully in accordance with nature. These artificial injections can easily lead to a
catastrophe, causing the loss of the vital forces of the internal organs. Over time, body
and spirit are as dull and stagnant.
The pancreas, located below the stomach, secretes a hormone, insulin natural; but as
artificial insulin loses its ability to produce natural insulin as needed to regularize the
existence of blood sugar. The disease is aggravated in this way and also attacks other
organs. This is understandable because with artificial insulin injections, the reason for
the disease is not removed, so the patient should try to do without it, little by little. This
is achieved by a method of natural life, especially through raw food.
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Chromium
Introduction
Chromium is a chemical element which has the symbol Cr and atomic
number 24. Chromium is also odorless, tasteless, and malleable. Chromium
has
high corrosion resistance and hardness. Chromium oxide was used by the
Chinese in the Qin dynasty over 2,000 years ago to coat weapons.
Chromium is found primarily in two forms: 1) trivalent (chromium 3+),
which is biologically active and found in food, and 2) hexavalent (chromium
6+), a
toxic form that results from industrial pollution. A large number of trivalent
(III) compounds are known. Chromium(III) can be obtained by dissolving
elemental chromium in acids. Chromium (Cr(III)) is required for sugar and
lipid metabolism. Chromium deficiency has been reported, but, larger
amounts and different forms chromium can be toxic and carcinogenic.
Chromium(III) ions are popularly used in industry, Chromium (III) sulfate
usually refers to the inorganic compound with the formula Cr2(SO4)3 • 12
(H2O).
Chromium is known to enhance the action of insulin [A1-A3], a hormone
critical to the metabolism and storage of carbohydrate, fat, and protein in the
body [A4]. In 1957, a compound in brewers' yeast was found to prevent an
age-related decline in the ability of rats to maintain normal levels of sugar
(glucose) in their blood [A3]. Chromium was identified as the active
ingredient in this so-called "glucose tolerance factor" in 1959 [A5].
Chromium picolinate is one of the most commonly used chromium dietary
supplements available in the United States, and it has been marketed to
consumers for use in weight loss, increasing muscle mass, and lowering serum
cholesterol. Chromium picolinate is a synthetic compound that
provides a bioavailable form of Cr(III) that is absorbed better than dietary
chromium.
Related Compounds Chromic Chloride, Chromium Acetate, Chromium
Nicotinate, Chromium Picolinate, Chromium Polynicotinate, Chromium
Proteinate, Chromium Trichloride, Chromium Tripicolinate... Chromium (3)
Chloride
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Chromium supplement side effects
Chromium from foods is generally considered safe and short-term use of
chromium supplement is probably safe to most healthy adults. High doses of
chromium supplement can reduce how effective insulin is at controlling blood
sugar and chromium side effects may include stomach irritation, itching,
and flushing. Chromium side effects may further include skin irritation,
headaches, dizziness, nausea, mood changes and impaired thinking, judgment,
and coordination. [X] However, it is still unclear if chromium is the actual cause
of these side effects.
Chromium - Drug Interaction
Do not take chromium together with anti-diabetic agents such as insulin,
Metformin, glyburide, glipizide and chlorpropamide, as chromium might have
glucose-lowering effects. Medications containing calcium, such as most of the
antiacid products, may interfere the chromium absorption, while NSAIDs
may raise chromium absorption. [X] Finally, analogues of picolinic acid may
induce profound alterations in the metabolism of serotonin, dopamine, and
norepnephrine in brain. This side effect can be serious. Thus, patients with
behavioral disorders should consult with doctors before taking any
chromium picolinate supplements. [6]
Contra-indication and Warning
Researchers believe that supplements of chromium may have serious side
effects to certain users, Individual patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus
may have an increased risk of hypoglycaemic episodes when taking chromium
supplements. [4] Women should not take chromium supplements
during breast-feeding or pregnancy.
Chromium Toxicity
It is generally believed that chromium has a low absorption rate but a high
excretion rate, chromium toxicity is uncommon. However, chromium
supplementation does result in tissue retention in the kidney, although no
pathogenic effect has been demonstrated despite considerable study. [5]
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High doses of chromium have been linked to more serious side effects including
blood disorders, liver or kidney damage, and other problems.
However, it is not sure if chromium is really the cause for these side effects.
There are reports of kidney and liver damages in users who took
chromium picolinate. Further, users should monitor their psychiatric conditions,
as chromium might affect brain chemistry. Chromium may also cause
the side effect of allergic reaction - redness, swelling, and scaling of the skin. [X]
Chromium Picolinate Side Effects on Gene
There are several reports that chromium can have adverse side effects related
to gene mutation. In order to study the mechanism of observed cellular
toxicity and mutagenicity, chromium picolinate and its component compounds,
chromium (III) chloride and picolinic acid, were evaluated in Salmonella
typhimurium and L5178Y mouse lymphoma cells. Neither chromium picolinate
nor chromium chloride induced a mutagenic response in S. typhimurium.
However, in the L5178Y mouse lymphoma mutation assay chromium picolinate
induced mutagenic responses without and with the addition of S9.
Chromium induced oxidative stress with both similar and unique genes and
pathways responding to this stress. Evidence for DNA damage exists in
response to chromium.[X2]
Under the conditions of 2-year feed studies there was equivocal evidence of
carcinogenic activity of chromium picolinate monohydrate in male F344/N
rats based on an increase in the incidence of preputial gland adenoma. There
was no evidence of carcinogenic activity of chromium picolinate
monohydrate in female F344/N rats or in male or female B6C3F1 mice. [7] Do
not take chromium picolinate for more than six months, Users
must fully understand the benefits and potential side effects of chromium
picolinate, before taking it.
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Chromium Dosages
Chromium picolinate is the most efficacious form of chromium
supplementation. Supplements containing 200-1,000 mcg chromium as
chromium
picolinate a day have been found to improve blood glucose control. However, it
is unclear if this dose range is safe.
Supplement doses typically range from 50 to 200 mcg. Chromium supplements
are available as chromium chloride, chromium nicotinate, chromium
picolinate, high-chromium yeast, and chromium citrate. Chromium chloride in
particular appears to have poor bioavailability. More studies needed to
determine the dosages. Because of the severe toxic effects at high dosages,
users must consult with their medical doctors, before taking this
supplement.
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Magnesium and Diabetes.
Magnesium (Mg) is a mineral that all the cells in our body need.
It is hard to find a metabolic action that does not require it.
Without it hundreds of enzymes will not work properly. It is needed
for the manufacture of protein, the formation of bone, the
production of new cells, the making of ATP, the clotting of blood
etc, etc.
What is important to us diabetics, both Type 1 and 2, is the fact
that it also plays a major role in blood sugar regulation - a lack of
Mg affects the pancreas's insulin secretion ability and also
increases insulin resistance in the tissues.
An interesting aside here - I have heard that Metformin, one of the
most common drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes, raises
magnesium levels in the liver, and yet another oral diabetic drug,
Pioglitazone, increases the concentration of Mg in adipocytes (fat
cells). This does tend to lend some credence to the advantages Mg
has in treating diabetes.
People with diabetes tend to have lower magnesium levels,
especially if the disease is not well controlled or has been
uncontrolled for a long period of time.
It is thought that when the blood glucose levels go very high the
kidneys lose their ability to retain magnesium, leading to excess
excretion of magnesium in the urine (and we all know how often
we had to visit the 'little room' prior to diagnosis and even now in
some cases!).
The loss of magnesium in this way leads to low levels in the blood,
called hypomagnesemia - not a word you can say after a few
drinks!
Also insulin resistance decreases the cellular uptake of magnesium
and therefor the intercellular levels become too low.
So what are the diabetic factors that may be affected by lack of
magnesium?
1. Insulin resistance and blood glucose control.
Mg is needed for the making and secretion of insulin and also by
the cells so they create more insulin receptors and therefore keep
up their insulin sensitivity. The lack of Mg leads to insulin
resistance and therefore high blood glucose.
There have been some queries as to whether this is a 'chicken or
egg' situation. Did the disease come first or the deficiency? It
appears to me to be a bit of a vicious cycle. Diabetes makes the
deficiency worse while the deficiency aggravates the diabetes.
A study done in Mexico to see if they could improve BG control in
diabetics by feeding them magnesium supplements appeared to
show encouraging results. The group taking the magnesium had
better fasting glucose levels and other diabetic symptoms also
improved.
2. Hypertension.
There have been studies done that certainly point to a lack of
magnesium being implicated in high blood pressure.
One such study, called DASH (standing for Dietary Approaches to
Stop Hypertension) suggested that a diet high in magnesium, along
with other minerals, could significantly lower high blood pressure.
The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation,
and Treatment of High Blood Pressure takes this seriously enough
that it recommends "maintaining an adequate magnesium intake as
a positive lifestyle modification for preventing and managing high
blood pressure".
It is possible that Mg helps high blood pressure by relaxing the
blood vessels, keeping insulin levels low and maintaining normal
levels of potassium. When ones blood pressure is up ones cells
tend to have high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium,
factors that are usually controlled by the cell membrane 'pump'.
Magnesium is crucial to the 'switching on' of this pump and thus
getting potassium into, and sodium out off the cells.
3. Cardiovascular problems.
It is thought that low levels of magnesium can cause cardiac
arrhythmia (abnormal or irregular heart rhythms).
Likewise it can cause metabolic changes that can may add to ones
chances of having strokes or heart attacks. As magnesium is
involved in the breakdown of fatty acids a deficiency can cause
increased triglyceride levels.
Magnesium's role in preventing blood clots, by stopping blood
platelets from sticking together, is also a key part of it's prevention
of cardiovascular disease.
4. Retinopathy.
A magnesium deficiency may hasten the progression of the
deterioration of the eyes in diabetic retinopathy.
5. Pregnancy.
It has been suggested that Type 1 diabetic women who are lacking
in magnesium may suffer higher rates of spontaneous abortion and
birth defects.
6. Diabetic neuropathy.
Magnesium is involved in the way messages pass from nerves to
muscles and organs and also the sensitivity of said nerves and
muscles. Thus a lack can be implicated in neuropathy.
A study linked magnesium deficiency to foot ulcers, which are the
result of neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease.
Can increasing your magnesium levels prevent diabetes?
It is very possible that if adequate magnesium levels are
maintained one has less chance of developing insulin resistance
and type 2 diabetes.
There have been a number of studies done, one by the Harvard
School of Public Health, that found that the men and women who
ate diets containing higher levels of magnesium were the least
likely to develop type2 diabetes. This was no small test, it dealt
with more than 127,000 people over an average of 15 years.
The second study, also done by Harvard, in combination with
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, USA showed that the
results were even better for overweight women. Those who ate
larger amounts of magnesium had a 22% lower chance of
developing diabetes.
In what could be termed a 'reverse study' done in Mexico, patients
who were already suffering from metabolic syndrome (insulin
resistance and also possible hypertension & high cholesterol),
which usually develops into type 2 diabetes, had much lower
magnesium levels than subjects who did not have this syndrome.
These studies would appear to tell us that people with low levels of
magnesium, especially if due to poor diet, are at greater risk of
developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
How much magnesium is enough?
The present RDA (recommended dietary allowance) is as follows:1-3years olds need 80mg (milligrams).
4-8 year olds need 130mg.
9-13 year olds need 240mg.
14-18 year olds require the most, 410mg for males and 360mg for
females.
Adults need 400-420 mg for males and 310-320 mg for women.
Studies are beginning to show up the fact that many of us are not
getting enough dietary magnesium. In fact in the US the National
Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine (after great
deliberation & research) say an estimated 50% to 85% of the U.S.
population is receiving inadequate magnesium intake.
Why are we so lacking in magnesium?
This can be due to a number of factors;1. Diet.
One needs to look at the foods that contain the most magnesium
and then ask yourself how much of these you eat.
Magnesium is found in greatest quantities in:Whole grains such as those used in bread, porridges (like maize
meal and Maltabella, better known to our South African readers)
and brown rice.
Legumes - lentils, beans, peas and Soya bean products.
Nuts and seeds. Pumpkin seeds have 402mg/100g and cashews
have 255mg/100g.
Dark green vegetables - spinach (for eg. 1/2 cup of boiled spinach
contains 65mg), broccoli, dark green lettuce (not the common
Iceberg lettuce) and cabbage.
Avocado - 1/2 cup has 35mg.
Squash.
Milk - 1 cup whole milk has 24mg.
Chocolate - black chocolate has as much as 228mg/100g. Now how
is that as an excuse to indulge?!!!
One does not get many of these in our fish and chip, pizza and
barbecue world (okay SA folk, I know it's really a braaivleis but am
writing for the wider audience here!).
Mg can bind to other substances and thus be prevented from being
absorbed in the intestine. Phosphorous and aspartame are two of
those substances and where do we find large amounts of them - in
our popular fizzy drinks, both regular and diet.
2. Food preparation.
We tend to eat a lot more refined and processed foods and these
severely lack magnesium. To bring this home lets take a look at
bread. Refined white bread has only 6mg of magnesium per serving
while whole grain bread has 26mg per serving.
3. Agricultural practises.
The soils of many countries have been exhausted over the decades
that they have been farmed. The fertilisers we are putting on do
not contain much, if any, magnesium. The crops are becoming
deplete in essential nutrients and thus inadequate to supply our
needs. Even if we eat the correct foods we may still be receiving
insufficient magnesium because the levels in the foods are so much
lower than they should be.
4. Medications.
The use of certain supplements, such as calcium or Vitamin D, may
increase your need for magnesium. It is for this reason that you
will often see calcium supplements sold combined with Magnesium
(Cal-Mag). Basically these minerals, plus potassium, appear to be
tied together somehow and the need for one frequently indicates
the need for another.
Aluminum, fluoride, & phosphate interfere with absorption.
Antibiotics like Gentamicin, and Amphotericin can cause deficiency.
Diuretics, for example Lasix, Bumex, Edecrin, and
hydrochlorothiazide have been implicated in depleted levels of
magnesium due to loss in the urine.
Certain cancer medications, like Cisplatin, also lower magnesium
levels and radiation causes large losses of Mg.
And finally and most important to many diabetics, insulin treatment
itself. The injecting of insulin can prevent magnesium from being
metabolised properly.
5. Where you live.
This should, I suppose, come under diet but it is a little less general
than that so I have separated it.
In certain countries of the world the intake of protein and that of
alcohol is higher than in others. This can lead to a magnesium
deficiency.
The ones that instantly spring to mind are South Africa, Australia
and Texas, USA though there may well be others that fit into this
category.
Then if you happen to live in a 'hard water' area you can, for once,
count yourself lucky. Your water, that makes it so dashed difficult
to get soap to foam and puts deposits on all your appliances, will
contain more magnesium than soft water - a good reason to
increase your water intake.
Proof of this came from a study done in Taiwan, where the chance
of dying from diabetes was found to be inversely proportional to
the level of magnesium in the drinking water. The Taiwanese also
found that lack of Mg in the water related to a higher death rate
from strokes and hypertension.
Likewise a study in Sweden showed that deaths from acute
myocardial infarction were inversely proportional to the amount of
magnesium in the drinking water.
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6. Other diseases.
Disease that affect absorption of food, such as Crohn's disease or
Celiac disease can also be responsible for preventing the body from
taking up enough magnesium.
This can occur in any gastrointestinal disease.
Excessive vomiting or chronic diarrhoea can also cause a lack of
magnesium.
Overactive thyroid or parathyroid glands tend to decrease Mg
levels..
Alcoholism, which can also be termed a disease, results in low
magnesium levels, possibly because so often alcoholics substitute
alcohol for food and their high liquid intake results in Mg being
voided in the urine. The levels are even lower in those going
through withdrawal.
7. Age.
Depleted Mg levels at this time could be due to a more restricted or
a 'reduced in quantity' diet or just due to the fact that for some
reason the absorption of magnesium decreases with age while at
the same time the kidneys excrete more.
It also relates to the above mentioned 'medication' reason, as the
older one gets the more medications one seems to be given.
8. Stress.
When we are highly stressed the oxygen levels in the tissues
decreases and this causes Mg to move out of the cells into the
bloodstream leaving us with deficient intercellular Mg levels.
What does one do to increase one's magnesium levels?
The first thing to do is the obvious one - eat better. Plenty of leafy
greens and unrefined foods will do the trick.
However there are problems attached to this ( and I do not just
mean lack of inclination) if you are a diabetic, especially an
overweight type 2.
If you are on a strict weight-loss diet it is very hard to get the
required amount of magnesium from your food even if you live on
green leafy stuff morning, noon and night.
I would also like to be a fly on the wall as some mom explains to
her eleven year old that pizza is now out and raw spinach is in!!!
So that leads us to the next choice - Oral Supplements.
WARNING - people with kidney disease are not able to excrete
excess amounts of magnesium so they should not take magnesium
supplements unless prescribed by their doctor.
The first thing you need to understand is that oral supplements are
like people - they are not all created equal.
This is very important folks, so pay attention.
To get the benefit of the medication it has to be absorbed and this
is where the problem lies.
Magnesium is notoriously difficult to absorb and just to make
things even more interesting this absorption rate decreases if you
suffer from a lack of Mg - figures doesn't it!
Mg in oral Mg tablets come bonded to another substance, usually a
salt, such as in Mg chloride, or an amino acid, as in Mg citrate. The
suffix 'ate' usually means it is bonded to an amino acid.
So we get this whole list of Mg forms, for example Magnesium
glycinate, Mg sulfate, Mg orotate, Mg aspertate, Mg oxide, Mg
citrate, Mg malate, Mg chloride, Mg lactate, Mg carbonate etc, etc.
So which do we take?
First we need to educate ourselves.
Two terms that keep coming up when talking about magnesium
supplements are elemental magnesium and bioavailability.
1. Elemental magnesium - the amount of magnesium in the
compound - remember that tablets are rarely made up of a single
substance.
2. Bioavailability - the amount of magnesium that is absorbed in
the intestines and it's subsequent availability for use in the cells.
It is the combination of these two factors that contribute to how
well the supplement works.
It is no good having a tablet that contains huge amounts of
elemental magnesium if it is in a form that is not bioavailable.
Unfortunately the tablets that are readily available from the local
supermarkets and online are, more often than not, Mg oxide.
This has one of the lowest bioavailability rates of any of the forms,
but it is cheap to produce.
The normal consumer will naturally buy the pills that claim to have
the most of the ingredient they are looking for and thus are more
likely to buy the pot claiming to have 300mg of magnesium rather
than the one claiming 80mg unless they know that the first
contains barely absorbable Mg oxide while the second has a much
better absorbed form of Mg. You see the need to educate yourself?
Maybe it is because I did just the above, i.e. bought pills before
really finding out all the details, and am now stuck with a useless
pot of Mg oxide tablets, that makes me so determined that others
will not be caught in the same way.
The one I would look out for is Mag-Tab SR, made by Niche
Pharmaceuticals. These contain Magnesium L-lactate dihydrate.
This has been tested in clinical trials and appears to have the best
bioavailability and a very low incidence of side effects.
The tablets are sustained release ones which means the
magnesium is around in small amounts over a long period so the
body does not get it in one burst, use what it needs and then tosses
the surplice away in the urine.
It can be bought online from Medichest.com/ or from Niche itself.
(see below)
I have been unable to find it sold anywhere outside of the US so if,
like me, you are determined to get the best, you will have to order
it from there. It does push the price up though.
Niche Pharmaceuticals website is worth looking at as it contains
interesting information on magnesium and it's supplementation.
My second choice would be SlowMag made by Purdue Products.
These contain Magnesium chloride , which is also highly
bioavailable. The sustained release tablets are enteric-coated to
help prevent stomach upset and also contain calcium.
I believe that there are two generic forms of SlowMag, called
MagDelay or Mag64.
Magnesium Malate is a compound of magnesium and malic acid.
It's bioavailability is not bad and it does appear to be more widely
available. I actually managed to find somewhere in the UK that sold
it, - Ventris.org.uk/
What are the suggested doses for oral supplements?
Again this varies from 300mg to as much as 2000mg daily for a
therapeutic dose, usually divided into 2-3 doses so as to avoid
possible diarrhoea.
Magnesium's one major problem when taken orally is its laxative
effect. There are various forms that try to address this, such as
time release tablets. High doses should only be taken under
medical supervision.
For normal folk who feel they may be lacking Mg or for prediabetics a dose of 400mg a day should be enough.
For us with fully developed diabetes 800mg may be a better dose,
taken twice a day.
Fortunately, for folk with no kidney problems, any extra Mg will
just be passed from the body in the urine. This may give you
expensive urine but it will not damage your health.
Mg can also be absorbed through the skin, known as transdermal
application.
See - MagnesiumForLife.com
You may have read alternative medicine sites advocating Epsom
salt baths. This is because Epsom salts are actually Mg sulfate
(sulphate if you use the English spelling), which you are absorbing
through your skin. It is great for treating muscle and nerve
problems.
Mg chloride is another readily absorbed form that can be mixed
with water to make a skin lotion.
I have been told that Mg levels can be raised much faster by this
method but as usual have been unable to find Mg chloride in the
UK. Our US friends will be more lucky, it can be bought
from Globallight.biz.
Finally, if your levels are low enough to be causing you serious
problems, then there is the chance your doctor may prescribe intramuscular or intravenous injections.
The latter are preferred as the intra-muscular ones are known to be
painful.
Intravenously, hospitals give magnesium sulfate or Mg chloride.
This is often one of the first treatments given when folks are
brought into hospital with a stroke or heart attack and I believe
there is talk of allowing paramedics to administer it so the patient
gets it even earlier.
Risks of taking Magnesium.
Getting all the magnesium from your diet is totally free of risk.
Taking it in the form of supplements can cause diarrhoea and
nausea.
Too much Mg can result in both of the above plus muscle weakness,
mental confusion, hypoglycemia, irregular heartbeat and difficulty
breathing.
As stated before people with normal kidney function will have no
problem with Mg supplementation but if you have any form of
kidney dysfunction or even the possibility of this, which tends to
hinder the excretion of mineral salts, you should NOT take Mg
supplements without consulting your doctor.
Remember the older you are the more chance you have of problems
in this area because kidney function naturally decreases with age.
How are levels of magnesium measured?
Unfortunately there is no easy answer and this is why Mg
deficiency is so hard to determine.
One would think that a simple blood test would be okay, however
only 1% of the body's Mg is found outside the cells, i.e. in the
serum, and this gives no idea of what the levels are within the cell,
and those are the important numbers. The body like homeostasis
and so will remove Mg from the cells to keep that of the blood at
1%, thus Mg does not show low levels in the blood serum until it is
severely depleted inside the cells.
So blood tests are not sensitive enough to confirm Mg deficiency or
not. An abnormal test result is great (in the terms of your getting
help, not for your health) but a normal one does not mean that you
are not cellularly deficient, so it is not much use.
The serum tests are none the less done to confirm seemingly
obvious cases of Mg deficiency, as determined by symptoms and
medical history.
The normal ranges are not well established but for serum Mg a
range of 1.8-3mg/dL (1.5-2.5mEq/L - milliequivalents per litre) for
adults is accepted as 'normal'.
Then one can do a Magnesium Retention Test, which involves
taking a urine sample, then injecting two ml of 50% MgSO4,
waiting 24 hours and taking another urine sample. The samples are
tested for magnesium and creatinine. If more than 25% of the
injected Mg is retained then one is Mg deficient.
This is a pretty good indicator but cumbersome to do.
Once it was thought that testing the Red Blood cells for their Mg
levels would give a better indication of intercellular Mg but
unfortunately it is now known that the Mg levels in RBC can vary
considerably depending on the age of the cells. However tests on
White Blood cells (leukocytes) appear to be much more accurate.
Other websites dealing with magnesium you can visit:The Magnesium Web Site
The International Medical Veritas Association (IMVA)
The content of this site is presented for informational purposes only
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpNzVlS4PrA
Gymnema Sylvestre
G. Sylvestre is a large climber, rooting at nodes, leaves elliptic, acuminate, base
acute to acuminate, glabrous above sparsely or densely tomentose beneath;
Flowers small, in axillary and lateral umbel like cymes, pedicels long; Calyxlobes long, ovate, obtuse, pubescent; Corolla pale yellow campanulate,
valvate, corona single, with 5 fleshy scales. Scales adnate to throat of corolla
tube between lobes; Anther connective produced into a membranous tip,
pollinia 2, erect, carpels 2,unilocular; locules many ovuled; Follicle long,
fusiform1.[citation needed]
Chemical composition
The major bioactive constituents of Gymnema sylvestris are a group of
oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins known as gymnemic acids. The latter
contain several acylated (tigloyl, methylbutyroyl etc.,) derivatives of
deacylgymnemic acid (DAGA) which is the 3-O-glucuronide of gymnemagenin
(3,16,21,22,23,28-hexahydroxy-olean-12-ene). The individual gymnemic acids
(saponins) include gymnemic acids I-VII, gymnemosides A-F, and
gymnemasaponins.[citation needed]
G. sylvestre leaves contain triterpene saponins belonging to oleanane and
dammarene classes. Oleanane saponins are gymnemic acids and
gymnemasaponins, while dammarene saponins are gymnemasides. Besides
this, other plant constituents are flavones, anthraquinones, hentriacontane,
pentatriacontane, α and β-chlorophylls, phytin, resins, d-quercitol, tartaric
acid, formic acid, butyric acid, lupeol, β-amyrin-related glycosides and
stigmasterol. The plant extract also tests positive for alkaloids. Leaves of this
species yield acidic glycosides and anthroquinones and their derivatives.[citation
needed]
Use as herbal medicine
While it is still being studied, and the effects of the herb are not entirely
known. Gymnema reduces the taste of sugar when it is placed in the
mouth.[citation needed] From extract of the leaves were isolated glycosides known
as gymnemic acids, which exhibit anti-sweet activity.[6] This effect lasts up to
about 2 hours. Some postulate that the herb may reduce cravings for sugar by
blocking sugar receptors in the tongue. This effect was observed in isolated rat
neurons.[7]
The active ingredients are thought to be the family of compounds related to
gymnemic acid: purified gymnemic acids are widely used as experimental
reagents in taste physiology[8] and have also an anti-diabetic effect in animal
models,[9] reduce intestinal transport of maltose in rats when combined with
acarbose,[10] and reduce absorption of free oleic acid in rats.[11]
Historically, the leaves were used for stomach ailments, constipation, water
retention, and liver disease;[citation needed] however, these claims are not
supported by scientific studies.[12]
A water-soluble extract of G. sylvestre caused reversible increases in
intracellular calcium and insulin secretion in mouse and human β-cells when
used at a concentration (0.125 mg/ml) without compromising cell viability.
This in vitro data suggests that extracts derived from Gymnema sylvestre may
be useful as therapeutic agents for the stimulation of insulin secretion in
individuals with type 2 diabetes.[13] The rise in insulin levels may be due to
regeneration of the cells in the pancreas.[14] G. sylvestre can also help prevent
adrenal hormones from stimulating the liver to produce glucose in mice,
thereby reducing blood sugar levels.[15] Clinical trials with diabetics in India
have used 400 mg per day of water-soluble acidic fraction of the Gymnema
leaves. However, G. sylvestre cannot be used in place of insulin to control
blood sugar by people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.[16][unreliable source?]
Alternative names
Despite the part used being the leaf, one common name of this species is
miracle fruit,[3][4][5] a name shared by two other species: Synsepalum
dulcificum and Thaumatococcus daniellii.[3] Both species are used to alter the
perceived sweetness of foods.[citation needed]
In English the species is also known as gymnema, cowplant, and Australian
cowplant.[citation needed]
This species also goes under many other names such as; Gurmari,
Gurmarbooti, Gurmar, periploca of the woods and Meshasringa. The Hindi
word Gur-mar (Madhunaashini in Sanskrit, Chakkarakolli in
Malayalam,Podapatri in Telugu), literally means sugar destroyer.
Meshasringa (Sanskrit) translates as "ram's horn", a name given to the plant
from the shape of its fruits. Gymnema derives from the Greek words
"gymnos" (γυμν
ὀς) and "nēma"
respectively, the species epitheton sylvestre means "of the forest" in Latin.[17]
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Natural Treatments 2
Grape seed Extract
Grape seed extract has been proven to improve the conditions associated with
this disease. Grape seed performed greatly in studies conducted in 2006 in
Toyama Japan, in 2009 in Romania and also in Portsmouth UK. Grape seed
was successful in protecting the liver cells and setting up defense mechanisms
against reactive oxygen species produced by hyperglycemic conditions.
Grape seed comes in capsules of 50-100mg. It is usually suggested to take
50mg per 50 lbs of weight, not to exceed 300mg per day. Whole grape seeds
are the best alternative, which need to be ground and placed in vegetarian
capsules. Taking 3 capsules a day is enough. The time of day does not matter.
Learn more:
http://www.naturalnews.com/027252_diabetes_oil_remedies.html#ixzz1yLEAa3Gn
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has long been reported as a good source for the treatment of
diabetes, due to a study done in 2003 by Khan and associates. 60 people were
tested in the group and one third of the group was given a placebo. The end
results were very impressive and the overall health of the group was increased
with glucose down 18 percent; LDL cholesterol and triglycerides also showed
reduced levels. Everyone was excited and the word of using cinnamon spread.
According to Cancer Tutor.com, "At least 1/2 teaspoon a day, which is critical
to "soften" the cell membranes. Cinnamon mimics insulin, thus it may lower
your need for insulin immediately."
Olive Oil
The Department of Health Sciences of the University of Jaen is researching
the correlation between preventing diabetes and the consumption of olive oil.
Through research, they have found that an oil rich diet may prevent diabetes.
By using olive oil, you can reduce your blood levels including LDL and
triglycerides.
By olive oil reducing the cholesterol levels, you can prevent such diseases as
cardiovascular, atherosclerosis and diabetes. Prevention of diabetes begins
with weight management and proper diet. The Mediterranean diet has been
shown beneficial in the treatment of diabetes by using olive oil, which is
monounsaturated instead of saturated fats.
Before sleeping drink 1/4 cup of olive oil. If you prefer to use lecithin, mix one
tablespoon of lecithin with one tablespoon of olive oil. Keep in mind that one
cup of olive oil has 2000 calories. Just because it is healthy does not mean a
person can ignore the calorie intake.
To learn how olive oil cures over 60 diseases, read this article:
http://www.naturalnews.com/027094_olive_oil_health_olives.html
Alternative Treatment Heart
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS SAY THEY INVENTED A CURE
FOR HEART DISEASE IN 1991
According to one of the world's most highly regarded scientists , we human
beings no longer have to fear premature death or heart attack caused by
progressive cardiovascular disease (CVD), undergo heart by-pass surgery or
angioplasty, or suffer the chest pain of Angina Pectoris.
The medicinal substances involved are not drugs. The two primary ingredients of
the Linus Pauling invention are both required in some daily amount for life itself.
The great benefit comes from taking these two completely non-toxic substances
in amounts much larger than one normally consumes in the diet.
Linus Pauling did not make this claim lightly, although he made it without fanfare.
Pauling waited until after careful experiments at his institute confirmed the
Lp(a)/vitamin C connection.
The details of this amazing discovery, its suppression by medical authorities,
elements of the United States government and other governments, and the
mainstream press, are described on these web pages. You can also view a Linus
Pauling lecture on video tape. Pauling explains how you can return your
cardiovascular health, safely, without surgery.
Thanks to medical science, it is now possible for cardiovascular disease patients
to live a more healthful future; free of pain and symptoms of their former
cardiovascular illness. An extraordinary claim. A claim unknown to most doctors,
but one those suffering severe disease can verify for themselves in a few weeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YW0bbON-30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YddwXPWVSc
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS
SAY
THEY INVENTED A CURE
FOR HEART DISEASE IN 1991
According to one of the world's most highly regarded scientists , we
human beings no longer have to fear premature death or heart attack caused by
progressive cardiovascular disease (CVD), undergo heart by-pass surgery or
angioplasty, or suffer the chest pain of Angina Pectoris.
The medicinal substances involved are not drugs. The two primary ingredients of
the Linus Pauling invention are both required in some daily amount for life itself.
The great benefit comes from taking these two completely non-toxic substances in
amounts much larger than one normally consumes in the diet.
Linus Pauling did not make this claim lightly, although he made it without fanfare.
Pauling waited until after careful experiments at his institute confirmed the
Lp(a)/vitamin C connection.
No one in the medical community denies (at least publicly) that the Pauling
Therapy works, in theory or in practice. We believe it can prevent the build-up of
atheroslcerotic plaque, or even reduce existing plaques in most people in a matter
of weeks. If the experience of the past few years with the many so-called
"terminal" heart disease patients who contact this web site is any guide, melting
plaque is not dangerous.
The story of the century?
The details of this amazing discovery, its suppression by medical authorities,
elements of the United States government and other governments, and the
mainstream press, are described on these web pages. You can also view a Linus
Pauling lecture on video tape. Pauling explains how you can return your
cardiovascular health, safely, without surgery.
Thanks to medical science, it is now possible for cardiovascular disease patients to
live a more healthful future; free of pain and symptoms of their former
cardiovascular illness. An extraordinary claim. A claim unknown to most doctors,
but one those suffering severe disease can verify for themselves in a few weeks.
This is not a hoax. The "quackbusters" have fought long and hard to keep you from
seeing this information.
Naturally, no government agency has sanctioned these remarks......
"If you are at risk of heart disease, or if there is a history of heart disease in your
family, if your father or other members of the family died of a heart attack or
stroke or whatever, or if you have a mild heart attack yourself then you had better
be taking vitamin C and Lysine." [Linus Pauling, 1994 interview]
The Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease (1994)
The Pauling Therapy consists of two substances that inhibit the binding of
lipoprotein(a). Pauling's specific treatment recommendation for the lipoprotein(a)
problem is as follows:
PAULING THERAPY
Agent 1
Agent 2
Vitamin C (3-6 gm) L-Lysine (3-6 gm)
Both ingredients are required in the daily diet for life itself. Neither has any known
toxic dose. These amounts Pauling recommended are needed to increase blood
serum levels to therapeutic levels.
PAULING SAYS WE CAN REVERSE HEART DISEASE WITHOUT
SURGERY
In 1986, the late American scientist, two time Nobel prize winner, and
humanitarian, Linus Pauling wrote:
"Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by the National Institutes of
Health, the American Heart Association, and other agencies in support of studies
of cardiovascular disease in relation to LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides,
saturated fats, and unsaturated fats. Very little attention has been paid to vitamin C
and other vitamins. I think that these agencies have been betting on the wrong
horse.
"It is fortunate that vitamin C is not a drug it is an orthomolecular substance,
normally present in the human body and required for life, and it has extremely low
toxicity. You do not need to have a physician's prescription or the approval of the
medical establishment to use it in the best way to improve your health and to
prevent heart disease. Your knowledge may even be greater and your judgment
better than theirs." [Pauling, How to Live Longer and Feel Better, 1986]
Eight years later, in 1994 after experiments at the Linus Pauling Institute of
Science and Medicine, Pauling announced that in his opinion:
THERE IS A CURE FOR OCCLUSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, aka
HEART DISEASE.
It is now well established that lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a) for short, binds
to the Lysine Binding Site (LBS). Linus Pauling explained:
"Knowing that lysyl residues are what causes lipoprotein(a) to get stuck to the wall
of the artery and form atherosclerotic plaques, any physical chemist would say at
once that the thing to do is prevent that by putting the amino acid lysine in the
blood to a greater extent than it is normally. You need lysine to be alive, it is
essential, you have to get about 1 gram a day to keep in protein balance, but you
can take lysine, pure lysine, a perfectly non toxic substance in food , as pills, which
puts extra lysine molecules in the blood. They enter into competition with the lysyl
residues on the wall of arteries and accordingly count to prevent Lp(a) from being
deposited, or even will work to pull it loose and destroy atherosclerotic plaques
[Linus Pauling, JON, Aug 1994]."
This information, so far, has been ignored by the medical journals and national
media.
During the last few years of his life, Pauling lectured on this monumental
development. His words, published in 1994, bear repeating. After crucial animal
experiments were conducted at his institute, he stated unequivocally:
"Now I've got to the point where I think we can get almost complete control of
cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. The proper use of vitamin C and
lysine can can prevent cardiovascular disease and even cure it." [L. Pauling, 1994]
WHY NO PROOF?
The Pauling therapy is drug free and safe on the basis of what is known. However,
our medical doctors need to know more. Does it really work? In all cases?
The current system is designed to ascertain the safety and efficacy of "drugs."
There are no established medical research processes or procedures to evaluate "non
drug" remedies, and with good reason. There is little evidence that vital substances
required for life in small amounts can have great therapeutic effects in larger
amounts. The medical scientific establishment, to put it simply, doesn't know how
to evaluate the claim you are reading about.
It stands to reason that any safe heart disease therapy, no matter how low the
probable success rate, should be vigorously investigated. Hundreds of thousands of
people world wide might benefit. If only ten to 20 heart by pass operations are
avoided, the savings is a million dollars.
WHY AREN'T WORLD SCIENTISTS INVESTIGATING THIS CLAIM?
But wait a minute!? Anecdotal and empirical experience over the last two years
matches Pauling's own experience as described on the video. Heart patients
declared terminally ill with no more medical options, tell us the same thing. All
have said that they experienced a remarkable recovery from the Pauling multiple
gram therapy. An apparent outright cure invented by the only person ever to win
two unshared Nobel Prizes: world famous chemist Linus Pauling. (Even CVD
patients who had not been declared terminal by their MDs claim great benefit.)
While reasonable souls do not expect 100% success for any therapy, more than 9
out of 10 reports match Pauling's initial experience as described on his video.
Maybe Linus Pauling was right? Maybe Heart Disease in humans is caused by a
chronic Vitamin C deficiency!?!
That's right. Many of these former heart patients had been declared beyond hope ...
at least according to their MDs... Surgery was no longer an option... As luck would
have it, they found this internet page...
Drug free therapy aside, it is beyond comprehension that no scientific studies can
either refute or support Linus Pauling's specific claim of a cure for heart
disease. (Apparently, the march of science these days depends on expected
monetary returns.)
Read the above paragraph again. Pauling made his pronouncement in
1993/1994. (If you are getting a headache, you are not alone. This is difficult to
believe.)
Recently, the United States government, National Institutes of Health, rejected a
proposal to study this claim.
If the NIH/Government sponsored a good study, the outcome could potentially
stop about 900,000 heart operations and angioplasties (of the 1 million U.S.
operations currently.) This creates a strong vested interest opposing such a study.
Our Top Ten Reasons Why You Haven't Heard about the Pauling Discovery
"-- the heart surgery industry is a fraud."
-- Julian Whitaker
"The heart surgery industry is booming. According to American Heart Association
statistics, in 1995 1,460,000 angiograms (the diagnostic procedure that starts the
ball rolling) were performed at an average cost of $10,880 per procedure. This
resulted in 573,000 bypass surgeries at $44,820 a shot, and 419,000 angioplasties
(the balloon procedure for opening up arteries) at $20,370 each. The total bill for
these procedures is over $50 billion a year.
The millions of people told that they needed immediate surgery to save their lives
actually had a 98.4% chance of surviving without surgery! [According to the
CASE study published by the New England Journal of Med., 1983]
-- Julian Whitaker
There is no scientific justification for the use of angiography, balloon angioplasty
and bypass surgery to treat most cardiovascular disease. Several studies over the
past two decades, involving over 6,000 patients with heart disease, have shown
that patients funneled into surgical procedures to do significantly worse than those
treated with noninvasive techniques. “Noninvasive” refers to the use of
medication, not diet, exercise and multiple vitamin supplements, which can be
quite beneficial.”
"Other than their cost, the only thing definitely known about these procedures is
that they do kill people. Roughly one in 25 patients having a bypass and about one
in 65 undergoing angioplasty die from the procedure. Frankly, if we took all of the
bypass surgeons and catheter-pushing cardiologists, tied their thumbs together
and locked them in a closet, we would save close to 30,000 lives and over $50
billion ever year."
[Julian Whitaker, Health & Healing, Sep 98, Vol 8, No. 9]
Why no proof of the PAULING THERAPY? There is no special interest economic
incentive to provide proof, only a large counter-incentive by those who might run
such a study not to. The only incentive is in the general economic interest. And if
the Government won't conduct a study to verify a cure already available in local
drug stores for a few dollars, who will? Especially if it would cost a company
millions. And why bother? Vitamin C and lysine are completely safe. If if this
doesn't work, it has been shown to be harmless.
Pharmaceutical association advertising claim the drug companies are developing
over 80 new drugs to fight heart disease.
A survey of the MEDLINE database confirms: No effort what-so-ever, has been
made to investigate, much less verify, the extraordinary therapeutic claims
presented here.
NIH DODGES A BULLET. FOUNDATION STUDY PROPOSAL TO
INVESTIGATE PAULING'S CLAIM REJECTED BY TOP GOVERNMENT
HEALTH AGENCY ON A TECHNICALITY
(Proposal to Study Heart
Disease Resubmitted to NIH April 6, 1998, and Rejected again, August 1998)
APRIL, 9, 1998, NEW YORK TIMES REPORTS IT WOULD BE UNETHICAL
TO TEST VITAMIN C AT HIGH DOSES
A coincidence?
Or more proof of a BIG LIE campaign to coverup the value of vitamin C?
Ignorance is no excuse.
MEDIA MOGULS WHO HAVE BEEN CONTACTED RE: THE PAULING
THERAPY.
SYMPTOM RELIEF IN 24 WEEKS
People with severe heart disease who have adopted the therapeutic program (as
described on the Pauling 1 hour video) report relief of their anginapectoris pain in
a short period of time, often as little as 2 weeks.
And the improvement in symptoms appears faster if the amino acid proline is
added to the Pauling formula. Recently researchers discovered another Lp(a)
Binding Site, the Proline Binding Site , analogous to the Lysine Binding Site.
Unlike vitamin C and lysine, which humans must get from the diet to live, the
human body usually makes its own proline. Apparently, there is a strong proline
anti plaque effect in vivotoo.
We have verified one recent case where ultrasound estimated a 90% and 50%
blockage in the carotid arteries. Surgery confirmed and cleared the 90% blockage.
One month later (after the patient adopted Pauling's program) a second surgery on
the 50% verified that his carotid arteries had somehow, "miraculously," cleared of
the blockage.
Dr. Robert Cathcart, III, MD, reports that he hasn't seen a single case of heart
disease develop in patients who didn't already have a bad heart to begin with. Dr.
Cathcart has treated over 20,000 patients with high doses of ascorbic acid vitamin
C!
WHY HASN'T THIS STORY BEEN REPORTED IN THE MEDIA?
Linus Pauling, the great American scientist, after careful experimentation at his
Institute, became convinced that the puzzle of human Cardiovascular disease has
been solved.
The culprit: A "sticky" relative of LDL called lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a).
LDL + APO(a) = Lp(a)
Yet, organized medicine, the United States government, and all major news outlets
apparently consider his views unreliable, despite the following frightful statistics:
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According to the American Heart Association:
Nearly 59 million Americans have a form of Cardiovascular disease
Over 100 million Americans are at risk
Every 34 seconds an American dies of Cardiovascular disease
THESE STATISTICS PROVE, IF LITTLE ELSE, THAT SOCALLED MODERN
MEDICINE AND ITS PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFACTORS HAVE NO IDEA
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMBAT HEART DISEASE. Since Linus Pauling
said he did, why aren't our doctors willing to at least listen?
QUESTION:
What is probably the most dangerous thing a human being can do?
ANSWER:
Limit one's daily consumption of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to the United States
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of 60 mg.
United States Government Agency Enlisted to Suppress Health Cures on the
Internet. The same mindless bureaucratic thinking that prosecuted Dr. Burzynski as
a criminal for curing cancer, or worse. Your help is needed to keep the information
on this web site freely available.
THE UNIFIED THEORY
REAL SCIENCE
THERAPY BACKED BY EXPERIMENT.
Short Linus Pauling Biography
REPEATABLE EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE
There have been careful experiments with guinea pigs, first attempted by the
Canadian Willis in the mid 1950s. The result is always the same. When these
animals are deprived of any vitamin C they die a terrible death in a matter of
weeks. When their vitamin C is limited to the U. S. RDA they live, but develop
atherosclerosis. When they are fed roughly the human equivalent of 3 to 5 gm of
vitamin C, they thrive with no signs of atherosclerosis.
Disease in guinea pigs occurs in weeks, the human form of the disease usually
takes decades to develop. While differences are to be expected in animal
experiments, the lesions produced by these experiments are remarkable for their
similarity to the human lesion. The Pauling/Rath vitamin C theory you are about to
learn about makes sense. Animals, other than guinea pigs, manufacture their own
vitamin C in the amount of several thousand milligrams every day. Humans, like
guinea pigs and other primates, can not make a single molecule of vitamin C in
their bodies.
During the 1970s vitamin C consumption in the U.S. rose by 300%. Mortality from
heart disease decreased by 30% in the U.S. the only country with a significant
drop in heart disease fatalities. Yet, the media and organized medicine ignore these
facts and disseminate misrepresentations of scientific findings regarding the value
of vitamin C. Under the heading truth is stranger than fiction, a recent media
campaign credits a substance found in "junk food" for what they claim is a 40%
reduction in heart disease mortality during the past 2 decades in the United States.
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THE CAUSE OF HEART DISEASE
Science has known for almost two decades that damage to the walls of blood
vessels (or lesions) are a necessary precondition for the formation of
atherosclerotic plaques in human beings. The most popular competing theories
why these lesions occur include:
Oxidized cholesterol in the blood,
Elevated levels and oxidized homocysteine in the blood, and
Vitamin deficiencies.
( We think it is safe to say that not many researchers believe that high levels of fat
or cholesterol in the diet are the primary cause of heart disease. An exception may
be researchers working for companies that offer high priced cholesterol lowering
medications. )
In our view, all competing theories must be able to explain:
Why occlusive cardiovascular disease does not occur in animals, and
Why infarctions in humans usually occur in the arteries at locations where the
mechanical stress (blood pressure, arterial bending and stretching, etc.) is a factor,
rather than more randomly distributed throughout the body.
These two observations are the cornerstones of the vitamin C theory.
Furthermore, the early findings of Canadian doctors Patterson and Willis should
not be forgotten. Their research indicated that arterial tissue levels of ascorbate
(vitamin C) are much lower in heart patients when compared with controls, and
that ascorbate supplementation could reduce arterial deposits. This pioneering
work should have been immediately followed up.
During the last decade, 2time Nobel Prize winner Pauling and his associate and
heart researcher Dr. Matthias Rath, M.D., building on the work of Patterson and
Willis, independently formulated their own assessment regarding the cause and
nature of occlusive heart disease. They agree that heart disease is essentially a
natural repair process that is started by a lesion; their theory explains the primary
reason these lesions occur. Accordingly, what we call atherosclerosis, or human
cardiovascular disease, is a natural body healing process for the walls of arteries
and veins structurally weak from insufficient collagen, a condition caused by
inadequate vitamin C in the diet.
The oxidized cholesterol and homocysteine theorists, while pointing to their own
experiments, have yet to satisfactorily explain the distribution of infarctions. They
are usually close to the heart. Nor do these theories explain why animals that
produce their own vitamin C in large amounts are free from the same disease.
There is a strange omission of information about vitamin C in the medical
textbooks. (This assertion is easily verified.) The result is that most medical
practitioners today are grossly ignorant of the properties of ascorbic acid and find it
difficult to believe that ascorbic acid deficiency could be the root cause of heart
disease.
There is evidence that textbooks earlier this century contained much more
information about vitamin C. Most certainly the information about vitamin C and
collagen production was there. Why the change? Shouldn't we have learned even
more by now? If Pauling was correct about vitamin C, then it is likely the
mysterious missing info about vitamin C is an intentional omission and constitutes
scientific fraud.
If you are a medical student, ask your professors why so little information is
provided about one of the most important vital substances known. [Owen
Fonorow]
According to Stephen Jeffrey, DDS, private correspondence:
"The ongoing effort to discredit vitamin C began in the 1940s after it was shown to
have anti viral and antitoxic properties. Certain members of the pharmaceuticalmedical complex, after first promoting vitamin C as a treatment for fevers and
infections, realized that widespread use of this non prescription substance would
cancel the need for developing a lucrative prescription anti viral drug market.
For this reason, all the scientific trials which have not shown vitamin C to be of
any benefit against viral attacks either shorted the recommended dose or altered the
recommended treatment procedure. Anyone who knows the vitamin C has been
blatantly discredited in this manner should be ashamed to speak of ethics in order
to forestall a proper evaluation of the vitamin's therapeutic potential. [Referring to
the recent NY Times story]
VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY AND HEART ATTACKS
There is substantial evidence for the proposition that vitamin C deficiency is the
root cause of heart attacks, a small portion we bother to list here. (A great
bibliography can be found at the end of Pauling's book HOW TO LIVE LONGER
AND FEEL BETTER.)
Of course, different people require different amounts of this important substance.
One important function of vitamin C is in the formation and maintenance of
collagen, the basis of connective tissue, which is found in skin, ligaments,
cartilage, vertebral discs, joint linings, capillary walls, and the bones and teeth.
Collagen, and thus vitamin C, is needed to give support and shape to the body, to
help wounds heal, and to maintain healthy blood vessels. Specifically, ascorbic
acid works as a coenzyme to convert proline and lysine to hydroxyproline and
hydroxylysine, both important to the collagen structure. [Elson M. Hass, M.D.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/haas/vitamins/cvit.htm]
Recent German reports, as mentioned by the American Heart Association, credit
vitamin C in the blood stream with "almost completely" reversing "endothelial
dysfunction" in smokers. In other words, ascorbic acid prevents damage to the
walls of blood vessels that may lead to heart disease.
The Life Extension Foundation reported on page 19 of the September 1997 issue:
"A study of 1,605 randomly selected man in Finland, aged 42 to 60 years, was
conducted between 1984 and 1989. None of the men had evidence of preexisting
heart disease. After adjusting for other confounding factors, men who were
deficient in vitamin C had 3.5 times more heart attacks than men who were not
deficient in vitamin C. The scientists' conclusion was, "Vitamin C deficiency, as
assessed by low plasma ascorbate concentration, is a risk factor for coronary heart
disease." British Medical Journal (Vol 314, Iss 708, 1997)
According to the American Medical Association (May 1998) cholesterol lowering
drugs are now being positioned as beneficial -- for reasons other than lowering
cholesterol!?! (Of course the lay public doesn't realize this and thinks they are
beneficial because they lower cholesterol.) The truth is that all the benefits cited,
e.g. collagen formation, endothelial function, reduced inflammation, can be had
without side effects, simply by taking vitamin C.
LIPOPROTEIN(a) "small a"
LDL LOOKALIKE
Dr. Rath was part of a research team in Germany that studied postmortem human
aortas. They identified a "sticky" variant of LDL cholesterol in human
atherosclerotic plaques the only component, according to Dr. Rath. [2, 4] This
substance is not found in most animals coincidentally, not in those that
manufacture vitamin C in their bodies. Animals, as we keep pointing out, do not
generally suffer the same kinds of occlusive cardiovascular disease as we humans.
Although similar in composition to LDL, the significance of this mysterious
substance escaped most other researchers, until recently.
According to Pauling/Rath, Lp(a) is a surrogate for ascorbate (vitamin C) is
suggested by the fact that this lipoprotein is found generally in the blood of
primates and the guinea pig, which have lost the ability to synthesize ascorbate, but
only rarely in the blood of other animals. Properties of Lp(a) that are shared with
ascorbate, in accordance with this hypothesis, are the acceleration of wound
healing and other cellrepair mechanisms, the strengthening of the extra cellular
matrix (e.g. blood vessels), and the prevention of lipid peroxidation. High plasma
Lp(a) is associated with coronary heart disease and other forms of atherosclerosis
in humans, and the incidence of cardiovascular disease is decreased by elevated
ascorbate. Similar observations have been made in cancer and diabetes. We have
formulated the hypothesis that Lp(a) is a surrogate for ascorbate in humans and
other species and have marshaled the evidence bearing on this hypothesis." [3]
These two scientists performed careful laboratory experiments on animals in order
to test their theory. They were able repeat earlier experiments and induced
atherosclerosis in guinea pigs by restricting the intake of vitamin C to the U. S.
RDA (adjusting for body weight). [1] This time, unlike Willis, Pauling and Rath
carefully measured Lp(a) levels in the animals.
Over time, roughly five weeks in these animals, vitamin C restriction limits the
animals ability to produce the protein collagen. Ultimately the blood vessels lose
strength, causing the lesions that result in the arterial healing process we call
atherosclerosis.
Experiment Confirms Theory
Microscope pictures show the animal lesions mimic the human form of the disease.
Lp(a) levels in animals deprived of vitamin C were shown to rise as described in
their 1994 U. S. Patent.
Animals in the control group that were fed the same except for the addition of a
human equivalent of 3 to 5 gm of vitamin C per day showed no signs of
atherosclerosis. Lp(a) remained low in these animals.
This experiment shows beyond a reasonable doubt that a single factor too little
vitamin C causes Lp(a) based atherosclerotic plaques.
The subject of intense scientific scrutiny, these scientist's insight about the
"missing link" in heart disease the coagulating healing factor lipoprotein(a) has
been confirmed during a reevaluation of The Framingham Heart Study.
Dr. Pauling stated that, "if you have more than 20mg/dl of lipoprotein(a) in your
blood it begins depositing plaques, causing atherosclerosis."
According to Dr. Rath, studies show that special diet does not influence
lipoprotein(a) blood levels. Vitamin C and vitamin B3 (niacin) can lower blood
levels of lipoprotein(a).
Furthermore, according to Dr. Rath, significant documentation attests that
Vitamins belong to the most powerful agents in the fight against heart disease. This
fact has been established by studies of thousands of people over many years. Here
are some important results of recent clinical studies:
Vitamin C cuts heart disease rate almost in half (documented in 11,000 Americans
over ten years)
Vitamin E cuts heart disease rate by more than one third (documented in 36,000
Americans over six years.)
Beta Carotene (provitamin A) cuts heart disease rate almost in half (documented in
36,000 Americans).
"No prescription drug has ever been shown to help prevent heart disease similar
[vitamins A, C and E]. These results and those of countless other studies are so
clear that anybody questioning the value of vitamins in the prevention of heart
disease may safely be considered as uninformed. Matthias Rath"
A SURPRISING SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND SIMPLE CURE?
You will hear and read in the media that Lp(a) is a "genetic" factor and that there is
no known treatment. Believe these pundits and risk your life!
The Lp(a) Threat Can Be Neutralized High Success Rate Reported
Armed with knowledge as to how and why plaque forms in human arteries,
Pauling devised what has turned out to be empirically a viable cure. Based on their
Lipoprotein(a) experiments, and the Nobel discoveries of the "cholesterolbinding
region," Pauling theorized that large amounts of an essential amino acid (in
combination with vitamin C) would be therapeutically effective.
Quoting Pauling:
"Many investigators contributed to demonstrating that it is lipoprotein(a) that is
deposited in plaques, not merely LDL, but Lp(a). If you have more than 20 mg/dl
in the blood it begins to deposit plaques and causes atherosclerosis. The question
then is: What causes Lp(a) to stick to the wall of the artery and form these plaques?
"Well countless biochemists and chemists discovered what in the wall of the artery
causes Lp(a) to adhere and form atherosclerotic plaques and ultimately lead to
heart disease, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease. The answer is that there is a
particular amino acid in a protein in the wall of the artery lysine which is one of
the twenty amino acids that binds the Lp(a) and causes atherosclerotic plaques to
develop. I THINK IT IS A VERY IMPORTANT DISCOVERY" [Linus Pauling,
1994]
Furthermore, Pauling said,
"knowing that lysyl residues are what causes lipoprotein(a) to get stuck to the wall
of the artery and form atherosclerotic plaques, any physical chemist would say at
once that the thing to do is prevent that by putting the amino acid lysine in the
blood to a greater extent than it is normally. You need lysine to be alive, it is
essential, you have to get about 1 gram a day to keep in protein balance, but you
can take lysine, pure lysine, a perfectly non toxic substance in food [as
supplements], which puts extra lysine molecules in the blood. They enter into
competition with the lysyl residues on the wall of arteries and accordingly count to
prevent Lp(a) from being deposited, or even will work to pull it loose and destroy
atherosclerotic plaques."
Dr. Pauling became convinced that this new understanding of cardiovascular
disease would aid in the prevention of the disease and help doctors treat the
condition, thereby, saving countless lives. In response to a question as to whether
or not the new therapy of vitamin C and large amounts of the amino acid lysine
could really reverse the atherosclerotic process?", Dr. Pauling replied:
"I think so. Yes. Now I've got to the point where I think we can get almost
complete control of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes by the proper
use of vitamin C and Lysine. It can prevent cardiovascular disease and even cure it.
If you are at risk of heart disease, or if there is a history of heart disease in your
family, if your father or other members of the family died of a heart attack or
stroke or whatever, or if you have a mild heart attack yourself then you had better
be taking vitamin C and Lysine." (dosages )
When Pauling and Rath demonstrated laboratory evidence that clogged arteries can
be opened in vivo, they were awarded the first two U. S. Patent(s) for reversing
heart disease without surgery in 1993 and 1994. (The first patent, # 5230996, was
awarded for the cleansing/removal of atherosclerotic plaque from human organs
during transplant surgery. The invention is to dip plaque coated human organs in a
vitamin C and lysine analog solution. The plaque apparently melts in solution.)
These patents are important because they establish the pioneering role of Pauling
and Rath.
Linus Pauling, PhD, and Matthias Rath, MD, are NOT listed in the references of
vast majority of the 1100 Lp(a) medical research studies. IT IS AS IF THE
RESEARCH DESCRIBED HERE NEVER OCCURRED.
Currently, there are no drugs available for the Lp(a) problem.
As simple and safe as the Pauling protocol is, don't overlook Pauling's earlier
published nutritional recommendations (e.g., the anti-oxidant Vitamins E, Vitamin
A, and good amounts of the various B vitamins.See How To Live Longer and Feel
Better 1986), as well as the cardiovascular nutritional recommendations of Brian
Liebovitz, PhD, editor of the Journal of Optimal Nutrition. Brian's
recommendations include vitamin E, magnesium, carnitine and co-enzyme Q10.
Dr. Hans A. Nieper's cardiovascular recommendations include bromelain and
mineral orotates.
However, there are "drug free" solutions based on vitamin C and llysine!
A recent anecdotal report comes from an individual with a history of severe heart
disease. He reports that his 55 mg/dl level of Lp(a) dropped to 11 mg/dl (80%
reduction) in three weeks on a high dose vitamin C/lysine/
proline/carnitine/vitamin A/vitamin E product. He sent us a copy of his before and
after Lp(a) blood assays. Medical doctors, such as Warren Levin, MD, of New
York City, have noted similar blood changes in patients. Dr. Levin wrote to the
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about this remarkable
finding. His letter was not published.
At age 92, Pauling lectured on this important development.
This lecture which includes Pauling's surprising, yet carefully researched
recommendations for the proper doses of vitamin C and LLysine is available
on VHS Video.
NEW! A 15 minute excerpt of the Linus Pauling video lecture is now available on
a short AUDIO cassette. Dr. Pauling describes his initial experience with lysine
therapy for heart disease. The price of this 15 minute excerpt is $5 which includes
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VITAMIN C AND HEART DISEASE A CHRONOLOGY
1941 Canadian cardiologist Dr. J. C. Patterson reports that more than 80% of his
heart disease patients have low vitamin C levels compared to other patients.
1954 Dr. G. C. Willis shows that vitamin C supplementation can reduce arterial
deposits. Makes first claim that atherosclerosis is reversible.
1960s Biochemist Irwin Stone and others recommend increased dietary vitamin C
supplementation to improve health.
1967 Boris Sokoloff studies 13 gm vitamin C on 60 over age 60 with CVD. Not a
single vascular event during the year long study period when 612 were expected.
1970 Dr. Linus Pauling publishes his first book on vitamin C.
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1970s Vitamin C consumption in the U.S. rises by 300%. Mortality from heart
disease decreases by 30% in the U.S. the only country with a significant drop in
heart disease fatalities.
1986 Dr. Pauling summarizes the evidence for vitamin C against heart disease and
other diseases in his book "How to Live Longer and Feel Better", which becomes a
bestseller.
1989 Dr. Rath and Dr. Pauling discover that optimum dietary vitamin C prevents
the deposition of lipoprotein(a) in artery walls.
1991 Dr. Rath and Dr. Pauling publish "Solution to the Puzzle of Human
Cardiovascular Disease". This scientific paper explains (a) that vitamin C
deficiency is the direct and most frequent cause of heart attacks, (b) how plasma
risk factors lead to atherosclerotic deposits in arterial walls, (c) why humans suffer
from heart attack and stroke but rarely from failure of other organs, and (d) why
animal species who are able to produce their own vitamin C in the body do not
develop heart disease.
1992 Dr. Enstrom and colleagues (UCLA) show, in over 11,000 Americans, that
increased intake of vitamin C reduces the death rate from heart disease by nearly
half and prolongs life for more than six years.
1993 At age 92 Pauling tapes video lecture on Heart Disease.
1998 The Vitamin C Foundation submits grant proposal to U.S. National Institutes
of Health to study Pauling's claim.
Question:
Why, then, is this life saving development being ignored by organized medicine??
Possible Answer:
The Rath/Pauling treatment for occlusive heart disease is drug free! The basic
therapeutic elements cannot be protected by patent, and the medical therapy would
cost the average patient at most hundreds of dollars per year. The cost to the
patient for a Coronary ByPass Graph (operation) runs $30,000 $50,000 (or more).
Incidentally, these operations, and Angioplasty, are dangerous procedures that are
now obsolete. They were presumed life saving and they were never "proven
effective" by clinical trial before coming into widespread use and the re occlusion
rate is high!
If it were not for the Internet it is doubtful that anyone would have heard about the
"Pauling Lysine Cure" at least for a period of time.
Note:
The Pauling/Rath paper on this monumental development was submitted to the
Journal of the National Academy of Sciences. After being first accepted, it was
then summarily rejected.
Question:
Why hasn't this story been picked up by the mass media, especially health
magazines such as Prevention?
Answer:
There are no good answers to this question. (Why not ask them?) One answer may
be pharmaceutical company advertising...
Now you can order (or tell your librarian how to order) the oneofakind video tape
which explains this monumental discovery:
More information on Pauling video tape, lipoprotein(a), and llysine including
dosage! (NEW)
QUOTABLE QUOTES ABOUT VITAMIN C
Albert SzentGyorgyi, M.D., Ph.D., Nobel Laureate
My own interest in ascorbic acid centered around its role in vegetable respiration
and defense mechanisms. All the same, I always had the feeling that not enough
use was made of it for supporting human health. The reasons are rather complex.
The medical profession itself took a very narrow and wrong view. Lack of ascorbic
acid caused scurvy, so if there was no scurvy there was no lack of ascorbic acid.
Nothing could be clearer than this. The only trouble was that scurvy is not a first
symptom of lack but a final collapse, a premortal syndrome, and there is a very
wide gap between scurvy and full health. But nobody knows what full health is!"
Irwin Stone from THE HEALING FACTOR: Vitamin C Against Disease
"We can surmise that the production of ascorbic acid was an early
accomplishment of the life process because of its wide distribution in nearly all
presentday living organisms. It is produced in comparatively large amounts in the
simplest plants and the most complex; it is synthesized in the most primitive animal
species as well as in the most highly organized. Except possibly for a few
microorganisms, those species of animals that cannot make their own ascorbic
acid are the exceptions and require it in their food if they are to survive. Without it,
life cannot exist. Because of its nearly universal presence in both plants and
animals we can also assume that its production was well organized before the time
when evolving life forms diverged along separate plant and animal lines."
Dr. Emanuel Cheraskin, Dr. Ringsdorf and Dr. Sisley from THE VITAMIN C
CONNECTION
"There are more than ten thousand published scientific papers that make it quite
clear that there is not one body process (such as what goes on inside cells or
tissues) and not one disease or syndrome (from the common cold to leprosy) that is
not influenced directly or indirectly by vitamin C."
Yet there is an inexplicable void about vitamin C in typical "premed" textbooks. It
is a fact that one Biochemistry text book (e.g. the one used at Illinois Benedictine)
does not have a single entry in its index for vitamin c, ascorbate or ascorbic acid
(the technical name for vitamin C)!?
This can be verified by examining the text BIOCHEMISTRY by Mary K.
Campbell, Copyright 1991 by Saunders College Publishing, ISBN 0030522137
E. Cheraksin, M.D., D.M.D., in his recent book VITAMIN C: Who Needs
IT? makes a similar point on page 98:
"So, what do the experts tell us about a vitamin C connection in the control of
sugar metabolism?
We turned to five of the leading textbooks dealing with diabetes mellitus published
during the last five years. Would you believe? There was not one word indicating
any connection or a lack of correlation between ascorbic acid and carbohydrate
metabolism!
This is even more incomprehensible when one realizes that reviews of the
literature as far back as 1940 showed that blood sugar can be predictably reduced
with intravenous ascorbate."
WHEN WILL HEART SURGERY CONSTITUTE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?
"It is interesting to note that surgery entered the modern world as a very
disreputable procedure, little better in the eyes of medical orthodoxy than the
herbalists or quacks with whom it competed for the same lower-class clientele.
Surgeons could not write prescriptions, for example, without the countersignature
of a physician, nor could they perform operations except in the presence of a
licensed physician." Ralph Moss, THE CANCER INDUSTRY, Equinox Press,
Brooklyn, NY.
We agree with Dr. Whitaker that the money involved has corrupted the heart
surgery industry. According to Dr. Julian Whitaker in his newsletter that reportedly
reaches over 500,000 people:
"A good example of this is angioplasty, in which a balloon on the tip of a catheter
is used to open blockages. In my opinion, there is never a reason for anyone to
have an angioplasty. It is a dangerous procedure looking desperately for
validation. Whenever it is compared to a non surgical therapyand there have been
very few of these studiespatients treated with angioplasty virtually always fare
worse. There is a higher death rate, higher heart attack rate and, in general, a
higher repeat surgery rate. This procedure will, in my opinion, always be an
unproven, expensive and dangerous gimmick that became an accepted therapy
based on selfserving "presumption" only. Bypass surgery may be helpful for some
patients, but it should not be used as the first treatment, and clearly not in mild
heart attack patients. Medication, dietary and lifestyle changes, plus nutritional
supplements are more effective approaches" [J. Whitaker, MD]
THE REFERRAL LIST
Names and telephone numbers of outstanding physicians and other health
professionals from across the USA who are familiar with the Pauling/Rath
lipoprotein(a) discovery and other alternative heart disease therapy.
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Attention Physicians
Lipoprotein(a) Blood Test Providers
If your company offers Lp(a) blood testing capability, contact us and we'll add you
to this list.
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(800) 846-6285
JON's Weird Science
Here they are! Editorials from the Journal of Optimal Nutrition, including the
nutritional treatment of heart disease, and the winners of the Journal of Optimal
Nutrition (JON)'s highly contested
Bad Science Awards
from Institute of Optimal Nutrition (JON). Brian Leibovitz editor. (Note: We've
been told recipients of these awards have a tendency to look for "a messenger to
shoot." But we think you ought to know.)
The BIG Lie ???
Examples of the organized medicine/pharmaceutical industry propaganda
campaign masquerading as factual news
Interesting Books on Heart Disease and Organized Medicine
Quack Alert: Medical Students Beware!
LongLost Roger J. Williams Videos
Have been found! The discoverer of the Bvitamin pantothenic acid discusses
nutrition for more than 13 hours on video tape! THESE TAPES ARE NOT NOW
FOR SALE. If you have an interest in helping to preserve this knowledge, please
contact us about joint ventures!
Letter to the FDA Commissioner of Food and Drug
See the text of a letter outlining the Lp(a) developments to Dr. David A. Kessler,
former Head of the United States Food and Drug Administration.
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Links to other sites on the web
r Government Protecting Your Interests?
Cancer Assistance Organization CANHELP reports Dr's. license revoked. An act
of monumental stupidity, viciousness, and cruelty.
Info. on CODEX and FDA Raids Against Innocent Americans
New Jersey doctor has license revoked because his methods work too well!
Learn more about your government's Kafkaesque machinations.
Burzynski Juror Speaks Out. Read her letter to Janet Reno.
VIAGRA A REAL KILLER WHEN COMBINED WITH HEART
MEDICATIONS Another Great Reason to Adopt the Pauling Therapy.
HAVE YOU RECENTLY UNDERGONE A HEART BY-PASS OR
ANGIOPLASTY? Did they explain that you had other options, such as the Pauling
Therapy? If not, you may have a malpractice claim.Letter to Attorney General
Reno.
WHY DOCTOR'S WON'T READ THIS WEB PAGE Do our doctors have a duty
to try the Pauling Therapy?
JAMA Article: WHY PATIENTS USE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE? Because it
works... (May 20, 1998)
ARE WE NUTS? Why wait 1218 months to see whether angiostatin and
endostatin cures cancer in humans? (May 6, 1998)
WHY IS U. S. GOVERNMENT FDA WORRIED ABOUT DIETARY
SUPPLEMENTS when drugs, medicine and doctors are the leading cause of death
in the United States? (April 26, 1998)
U. S. Government Trying to Keep You from Seeing the Information on this Web
Site.
(You can help protect freedom of speech!)
Can 50-100 Billion dollars $$$$ that heart disease generates world-wide every year
influence what you read and see in the media? You bet your life!
WHY WOULD THIS NEWS BE IGNORED AND WHO WOULD SUPPRESS
IT? A few ideas.
So, if Pauling turns out to be right about vitamin C, what does that really mean?
Either the best and brightest medical scientists and researchers aren't all that bright,
or they are making honest mistakes, or these people are part of, or caught up in, a
large conspiracy to line the pockets of organized medicine at the expense of the
health and wellbeing of the general public.
What ever the reason, this ignorance about vitamin C, and ongoing misinformation
campaign leads to well over one million unnecessary deaths in the U. S. every
year.
People that find this web page ought to start asking questions.
WHY HAVEN'T ANY STUDIES BEEN CONDUCTED?!? WHAT HAS THE
BILLION DOLLAR TAXPAYER FUNDED NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
BEEN DOING?! WHAT ABOUT NIH'S OFFICE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE?
When you hear that this claim hasn't been proven in humans, you can retort with:
THE THERAPY IS COMPLETELY SAFE, AGREES WITH ALL THE LATEST
SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS ABOUT CHOLESTEROL AND LP(a), WAS
DEVISED BY A GENIUS BASED UPON SOUND THEORY, AND NO ONE
HAS MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO SHOW THAT IT DOESN'T WORK IN
HUMANS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYHHKJBRUxw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTkJ9DOMN2Y
Cayenne
Heart
Cayenne has been known to stop heart attacks within 30 seconds. For example,
when a 90-year-old man in Oregon had a severe heart attack, his daughter was
able to get Cayenne extract into his mouth. He was pronounced dead by the
medics, but within a few minutes, he regained consciousness. On the way to the
hospital, he remained in a semi-conscious state, but the daughter kept giving him
the Cayenne extract. By the time they got to the hospital, he had fully recovered
and wanted to go home and mow the lawn. The doctor asked what she had given
him, as he said it was the closest thing to a miracle he had ever seen.If a heart
attack should occur, it is suggested that a teaspoon of extract be given every 15
minutes or a teaspoon of Cayenne in a glass of hot water be taken until the crisis
has passed. Rich Anderson also knew of a doctor who rushed out into the
parking lot and put cayenne tincture into the mouth of a man who had died of a
heart attack while he was parking his car. Within a few minutes, the man's heart
starting beating again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK1j4TtlWdc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6PsfM5wgRU
Chelation Therapy for Heart Disease
According to chelation therapy, removing calcium from the bloodstream and out through
the kidneys can help clear any plaque that has built up on blood vessel walls. That's
because calcium contributes to the glue that holds plaque together. Once the calcium is
gone, the plaque (containing deposits of fat, cholesterol, and other substances) breaks
down on its own and also leaves the body.
The process of removing calcium and other minerals starts with intravenous injections of
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), an amino acid that binds to metallic ions in the
body and renders them chemically inactive. These joined-together substances are then
excreted by the kidneys in the urine.
Various clinical studies of chelation therapy have yielded promising results. In one trial,
the majority of people with heart disease who were each given 20 chelation treatments
experienced an improvement in chest pain. The reported side effects included nausea
and dry mouth. The treatments are often combined with a supplemental regimen of
vitamins, minerals, and trace elements (to replace any lost during the chelation process),
as well as long-term dietary changes. Only a licensed physician is qualified to perform
chelation therapy. Look for someone who has been well trained in this area.
Side Effects of Chelation Therapy
A number of side effects have been observed with chelation therapy. These may include:
Headaches: This is generally from a low blood sugar level. To prevent this from happening,
eat before or during the treatment. A common recommendation for the prevention of the
'EDTA-headaches' is to eat a semi to ripe banana during the first hour of infusion.
Local skin irritation: This is generally from a deficiency in zinc and vitamin B6.
Supplementation of these nutrients are recommended during the therapy.
Nausea or stomach upset: Generally due to a deficiency of vitamin B6. It is manifested in
less than 1 percent of the patients receiving chelation therapy. It is best treated by B6
supplementation, although short term relief (up to eight hours) from nausea can be achieved
by acupressure treatment.
Diarrhea: Very very few people undergoing chelation therapy experience this discomfort.
Take plenty of rest. Eat a diet that consists of plenty of liquids. Avoid spicy food. Frequency of
urination goes up as the kidney efficiency improves. A weight loss (from fluid excretion) of 3
to 5 pounds (1.3 to 2.2 kg) is common after an infusion especially if the patient suffered from
fluid retention before chelation therapy.
Feeling like fainting: This is generally due to a drop in blood pressure. It is common for
those who had high blood pressure that returns to more normal levels as a result of the
treatment. If the blood pressure was normal to start with, it could drop slightly after the
infusion. This may lead to to feeling of faintness on standing after sitting or lying. If this
happens, rest for an hour or so. Keep your feet higher than your head so as to allow the
blood to flow into the brain. Take a supplement containing the amino acid tyrosine to help
restore normal pressure levels if this symptom persists.
Extreme fatigue: This is usually from a general nutrient deficiency of minerals such as
magnesium, zinc or potassium. Taking a potassium rich supplements and/or the regular
eating of potassium rich foods are suggested before and during chelation (grapes, bananas,
peaches, potato skins), as this mineral may be removed during the chelation therapy.
Fever: Very few people (less than 0.02 percent of those undergoing the treatment) may
develop fever during the day after chelation therapy sessions. If this happens to you, make
sure you tell your therapist. This condition, left on its own, normally resolves on its own.
Cramps: About 5 percent of the patients report cramps usually at night. It is treated best by
administering supplemental magnesium either orally or as an additive to EDTA infusion
mixture. If magnesium is added to the infusion, it is generally in the form of magnesium
chloride or magnesium sulfate. Such additions also reduce the chance of local skin irritation
at the site of the infusion.
Pain in the joints: This is generally reported by patients who take frequent (three weekly)
infusions. If this happens, reduce the number of infusions to one per week. Your therapist
may also reduce the dosage of EDTA administered, if strong flulike aches develop.
The symptoms generally disappear if you follow these
recommendations.
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Hawthorne Berry
Hawthorne Berry Extract is made from the tiny
red berries that grow on the Hawthorne shrub (Crataegus
oxyacantha). Hawthorne berries—as well as the leaves and
flowers—have been used in traditional medical systems since
ancient times.
Hawthorne berry extract is widely used as a heart tonic,
particularly in Europe. Reseach suggests that hawthorne extract
may be useful as an adjunct therapy for chronic heart
failure. Beneficial effects on symptom control and
exercise tolerance have been seen in several controlled
studies, although one large scale clinical trial failed to find any
significant impact on mortality or sudden cardiac death
over 24 months of use.
Hawthorne berries contain a number of antioxidants, including
flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins, which may be
responsible for the extract's effects on the heart and
blood vessels. In addition, animal research suggests it
could play a role in lowering serum cholesterol and
protecting arteries from plaque.
Hawthorne extract is also promoted as an alternative
treatment for angina and high blood pressure.
There are more mundane uses as well... for example, people on
weight loss diets often use Hawthorne extracts to reduce water
retention.
Hawthorne berry supplements are available in capsules and
tinctures. Teas can also be made from dried Hawthorne leaves,
flowers and berries. Standardized extracts are the most reliable
form of anyherbal supplement, and in the case of Hawthorne
berry, extracts should be standardized to contain 10%
procyanidins and/or 1.8% vitexin rhamnoside.
And what about Hawthorne Berry side effects?
Hawthorne Berry is considered to be among the safest herbal
supplements. Some rare side effects may include nausea, rapid
heartbeat or headache. There are some drug interactions possible
with Hawthorne Berry, so people using the herb should consult a
physician if they are taking any prescription medications.
For example, Hawthorne Berry may enhance the activity of the
heart medication Digoxin. It can also counteract the effects of
products, such as nasal decongestants, that contain
phenylephrine. Phenylephrine constricts blood vessels, so the
ability of Hawthrone berry to dilate blood vessels will decrease
the effectiveness of medications that contain it.
You can purchase Hawthorne berry online, directly from one of
our recommended online retailers, BodyBuilding.com.
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Alternative Treatment Tumors
Tumor
Neoplastic tumor of the cheek skin, here a benign neoplasm of the sweat glands
called Hidradenoma, which is not solid but is fluid-filled.
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm [a solid or
fluid-filled (cystic) lesion that may or may not be formed by an abnormal growth
of neoplastic cells] that appears enlarged in size.[1] Tumor is not synonymous
with cancer. While cancer is by definition malignant, a tumor can be benign, premalignant, or malignant, or can represent a lesion without any cancerous
potential whatsoever.
In many sources, the terms "mass" and "nodule" are often used synonymously
with "tumor". Generally speaking, however, the term "tumor" is used generically,
without reference to the physical size of the lesion. More specifically, the term
"mass" is often used when the lesion has a maximal diameter of at least 20
millimeters (mm) in greatest direction, while the term "nodule" is usually used
when the size of the lesion is less than 20 mm in its greatest dimension (also note
that 25.4 mm = 1 inch).
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Description
20 years of research indicate that shark cartilage may produce spectacular
benefits in the treatment of prostate cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and skin
health concerns such as psoriasis, eczema, and even acne. Shark cartilage is an
acidic mucopolysaccharide/protein that also contains collagens and
glycosaminoglycans including chondroitin sulfates A, B, and C.
Shark cartilage has been proven to slow the growth of tumors as an antiangiogenic agent. This means, it inhibits the formation of blood vessles that feed
tumors and cause other types of tissue inflamation within the body. Shark
cartilage can also stimulate the cellular and hormonal components of the body,
making it a powerful weapon against viral, fungal and bacterial infection.
While shark cartilage cannot cure cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus it may be
able to dramaticly decrease the pain and inflammation associated with these
diseases, along with many others. Less pain means an increase in the quality of
life for you, and those you love.
Benefits:
cancer fighter
arthritis
pain relief
anti-angiogenesis
tumor reduction
infection fighter
Shrinking of Tumors
(NaturalNews) A safe and effective cure for cancer has been discovered with a
drug that was once used for unusual metabolic problems. Yet, the cancer
industry shows no interest with following up on dichloroacetate (DCA)
research from University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, reported in 2007.
That's because DCA is no longer patented. (1)
That research also confirmed cancer as a metabolic malfunction, not a weird
mutation of cells often explained away as a genetic issue. But the medical
mafia doesn't want you to hear about it. But it confirms what most alternative
cancer therapists already know.
Since Nixon declared the "war on cancer" in the 1970s, the cancer industry
has succeeded with raising money for researching very expensive chemo
substances at $50,000 to $100,000 per round or more for toxic therapies that
rarely work. (2)
Chemo drugs usually lead to demanding more business with drugs to ease
terrible side effects
(http://www.naturalnews.com/034761_cancer_drugs_toxicity_Voraxaze.html).
Meanwhile, more are getting cancer and more are dying from it, mostly
because of the toxic treatments.
Explaining DCA research results
Evangelos Michelakis and the Alberta University research team tested DCA
on human cancer cells outside the body and in cancerous mice with profound
success. DCA was once used for unusual metabolic disorders. The worst side
effects, which rarely occur, include some numbness and an affected gait.
The mice were fed DCA in water, and in weeks they had remarkable tumor
shrinkage. This indicates DCA can be taken orally. DCA works by restoring
the cells' mitochondria. Michelakis and his team had discovered that the
mitochondria in cancer cells are not permanently damaged and irreparable.
This is what mainstream medicine thinks.
With mitochondria malfunctioning, cancer cells use glucose fermentation for
survival energy. This fermentation occurs when glycolysis (glucose
conversion) occurs in an anaerobic cellular environment, which can be
created by benign tumor masses, toxins, and low pH levels.
DCA restores mitochondria in cells to make them function properly. Another
function of normal mitochondria is signaling apoptosis, or cellular self
destruction. Normal cells die and become replaced constantly. But with cancer
cells, the apoptosis signal is nullified, making cancer cells "immortal." (3)
The Alberta University researchers also realized that glycolysis fermentation
in cancer cells produces lactic acid. The lactic acid breaks down the collagen
holding those cells together in a tumor. This allows cancer cells to easily break
away from a tumor shrinking with mainstream therapies.
The researchers reasoned this is why cancer metastasizes or spreads to
different parts of the body or reappears after remission from chemo.
Tragic hypocrisy
Alternative cancer therapies have little or no problem with metastatic cancer
or even cancer reoccurring after remission. Most alternative cancers simply
cure cancers completely.
DCA offers the cancer industry an opportunity to come up with a
pharmaceutical cure that is much cheaper and safer than their current
standard of care. Yet the cancer industry is ignoring this opportunity. Instead,
DCA is a homeless orphan begging for research funds to avoid legal issues
with off label use on cancer. (4)
Alternative cancer practitioners have always simply tried out and when they
succeeded shared them with others who cared more about healing than money
and power.
The medical mafia has created a matrix that demands big bucks to make big
bucks for sick care instead of curing. Everyone in on the scam makes out
financially. The cancer industry accuses alternative cancer therapists of
quackery and taking advantage of the desperately ill for financial gain.
Accusing others of your motives and crimes is called projection.
The medical/pharmaceutical complex is crony capitalism that doesn't want a
cure for cancer from anywhere.
Sources for this article include:
(1) http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn10971
(2) http://www.sawilsons.com/gonzalez2.htm
(3) http://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/retrieve/pii/S1535610806003722
(4) http://www.dca.med.ualberta.ca/Home/Donations/
(5) http://www.khanacademy.org/video/glycolysis?playlist=Biology
Learn more:
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Secrets of the Chaparral
This substance is so effective in the shrinkage of tumors and growths that
concentrates of the herb have been used to shrink warts. The part of chaparral
used is the leaves. One of the most natural ways of ingesting the herb is to drink
an infusion. An infusion is prepared by pouring a cup of boiling water over a
teaspoon of the leaves and allowing it to stand covered for at least 3 minutes.
Only the bulk herb should be used. The infusion (tea) is then strained and drank
while hot. chaparral has an awful taste, but the use of a sweetener, even an all
natural one should be avoided. This is especially important when employing the
medicinal plant in the treatment of cancer.
Chaparral is very potent as is the case with most of the bitter herbs. This potency
must be respected. Far too many people abuse all natural substances thinking
they can do no harm. The truth is that since ancient days herbs have been used
to poison as well as to cure. They are substances that, if abused, can cause very
serious health problems. More is not always better. According to the article
"Natural Health Techniques: Chaparral" by Dr. Denice Moffat, prolonged use
and/or high doses of the herb may threaten the health of the liver. One week of
drinking one cup of infusion per day should suffice. Although the period of
treatment may need to be continued for another week or so, success should be
visible after only one week of use. Of course, chaparral should be used to work in
conjunction with a complete and well planned program of all natural treatment
supported by a healing diet.
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Cat's Claw Extract
Cat's claw, or Uncaria surinamensis, has been used for centuries in
folk medicine in South America for cancer, AIDS, cirrhosis, disease
prevention, gonorrhea, herpes, immune disorders, tumors, and many
other aliments. Cat's claw has several groups of plant chemicals that
account for its effectiveness: One such group is oxidole alkaloids that
have been documented with immune-stimulant and anti-leukemic
properties.
Another is a group of chemicals called quinovic acid glycosides,
which have documented anti-inflammatory and antiviral actions.
Antioxidant chemicals (tannins, catechins and procyanidins) as well
as plant sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, and campesterol)
account for the plant's anti-inflammatory properties. A class of
compounds known as carboxyl alkyl esters found in cat's claw has
been documented with immuno-stimulant, anti-inflammatory, anticancerous, and cell-repairing properties. Dr. Donna Schwontkowski,
D.C., has stated that Uña de gato (Cat’s Claw) is the most powerful
immune enhancing herb of all the herbs native to the Peruvian
Amazon.
Side Effects of Cat's Claw - for the Consumer
Cat's Claw
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or
minor, side effects.Check with your doctor if any of these most
COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using
Cat's Claw:
Diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects
occur when using Cat's Claw:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
bleeding from gums; blood in urine or stools.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you
have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side
effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting
Problems to FDA.
Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or
minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most
COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using
Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets:
Diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects
occur when using Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
bleeding from gums; blood in urine or stools.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you
have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side
effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting
Problems to FD
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Pau D’Arco Extract
Pau D’Arco, or Tabebuia avellanedae, is a huge canopy tree native to
the rain forest with a long and well-documented history of use by the
indigenous peoples of the rainforest. Its use may even predate the
Incas. Among it's many historical uses are for cancer, leukemia,
lupus, diabetes, liver disease, Hodgkin's disease, osteomyelitis,
Parkinson's disease, and psoriasis. It also used as a natural antimicrobial and anti-fungal agent and is a popular natural remedy for
candida and yeast infections. In the 1960s, plant extracts of the
heartwood and bark demonstrated marked anti-tumorous effects in
animals. In 1975, one study reported that compounds in Pau D’Arco
increased the life span of mice inoculated with leukemic cells by over
80%. In a small, uncontrolled, 1980 study of nine human patients with
various cancers (liver, kidney, breast, prostate, and cervix), pure
lapachol was reported to shrink tumors and reduce pain caused by
them - and three of the patients realized complete remissions.
Side Effects of Pau d'Arco
Pau d'Arco is a medicinal herb that has been used for more than
1,000 years by natives of Brazil, but there is some controversy
and misconceptions about its possible side effects.
1. Function
o In the Santo Andre hospital in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Pau d'Arco
has been used for the treatment of cancer and other illnesses
since the 1970s.
Use
o Traditionally people have made an herbal tea from the inner
bark of the Pau d'Arco tree.
Controversy
o The real controversy about side effects has to do with
researchers, such as the National Cancer Institute, isolating an
active ingredient, known as lapachol, from the herb and
experimenting with it on animals and humans to reduce tumors
and treat illnesses such as cancer. The research found that
lapachol was effective but after prolonged use caused nausea,
dizziness and blood clotting.
Synergy
o The focus on lapachol by researchers in fact negates research on
the synergistic effects of all the components of the natural herb
working together.
Healing Nutrients
o Pau d'Arco contains iron, calcium and selenium for cell growth
and boosting the immune system. Pau d'Arco kills
microorganisms that contribute to many chronic illnesses and
infections and promotes a healthy colon.
Side Effects
o There are no known side effects to drinking the herbal tea,
although it has always been known that women who are
pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this herb.
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Turmeric Fights Tumors
Danica Collins | Sep 16, 2011
Turmeric, the spice that makes mustard yellow,
has medical folks making plans for a new weapon in the war on cancer. An
extract of the turmeric root contains the phytochemical curcumin, which has
been shown to eliminate cancer cells from the body. And it costs as little as $8
to administer at levels that rival the effects of chemotherapy.
Turmeric, a perennial herb prized in Ayurvedic medicine, is also known as
the gold-colored Indian spice used to make curry. Now, it’s winning renown
as nutritional chemotherapy.
Growing Popularity
This low-cost, natural substance is taken by countless people every day to
prevent cancer — and at chemotherapy levels to treat cancer in early and
advanced stages without side effects.
Curcumin is one of hundreds of natural chemicals found in the turmeric root.
People often use the terms turmeric and circumin interchangeably, but
turmeric refers to the whole food or whole herb and curcumin is an extract
with significant therapeutic properties.
Curcumin’s medicinal use dates back 6,000 years ago to the ancient Egyptian
pharaohs and Ayurvedic medical practitioners in India. Today, curcumin is
an antioxidant used to combat arthritis, inflammation, tumors and
neurodegeneration.
An American pharmaceutical company tried to patent turmeric when
Western researchers first revealed its cancer-fighting properties, but health
practitioners and suppliers from India were outraged since practitioners had
been using the herb for thousands of years to heal and treat major diseases.
“Curcumin has broad anti-cancer effects during initiation, promotion and
progression of tumors. Several studies suggest that curcumin can cause cancer
to regress, has action against carcinogens, substantially reduces the formation
of mutagenic (cancer causing) chemicals and eliminates DNA damage to
prevent the development of cancer,” says Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa (KP),
Yogaraj in Ayurveda, author of Herbal Defenses and one of the world’s
foremost natural healing experts.
Potent Herb
Curcumin has been shown to be effective for both cancer prevention and
treatment because it contains potent levels of:
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Phytochemicals: Plant chemicals that have protective and disease
preventive properties.
Polyphenols and chemo-preventives: Compounds that suppress tumor
formation and block harmful chemicals from crossing cell membranes.
Antioxidants and anticarcinogenics: Free-radical scavengers that
suppress harmful mutations and halt precancerous and cancerous
growths.
Experts believe curcumin may prove helpful in reducing our high breast
cancer rates because it can slow and stop the division — and the spread — of
cancerous cells. In a study on human breast cancer cells, curcumin reversed
cancer’s development by 98 percent. Another study using curcumin in mice
hindered the spread of cancer from the breasts into the lungs, throat and
other areas.
Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
conducted a study that showed that adding curcumin into cell cultures
containing multiple myeloma (a type of cancer) stopped cancer cells from
reproducing — and killed the remaining cells.
Cancer Obstruction
Curcumin also obstructs cancerous cell growth by activating and enhancing
the release of human glutathione. Glutathione is a key antioxidant that the
body produces to maintain normal cellular activity. Working together,
glutathione and curcumin inhibit cellular mutagens that might otherwise
promote cancer.
Curcumin has also been shown to reduce chemically induced cancer by 90
percent, including mouth and tongue cancers caused by smoking. Curcumin
inhibits activities of the P450 liver enzyme that would otherwise convert
environmental toxins into carcinogens, which stimulate cellular mutation and
promote cancerous growth.
“Curcumin has been found to influence over 60 molecular targets in the
cancer process. With an established safety record and a fraction of the cost of
conventional chemotherapy, plant compounds like curcumin represent an
enormous and almost untapped resource for cancer treatment,” says
Jonathan Treasure, co-founder of Centre for Natural Healing and co-author
of Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic
Strategies.
High doses of pure curcumin are required to reach chemotherapeutic levels;
however, over-the-counter supplements can provide a high concentration of
the extract.
For the proper dose of curcumin for cancer treatment, consult with a
naturopathic doctor or an Ayurvedic medical practitioner.
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Alternative Natural Treatment High
Blood Pressure
Potassium normalizes high blood pressure
(NaturalNews) High blood pressure isn't a disease, it's just a noticeable symptom of a
physiological imbalance with a biological cause. One of the most common biological causes
of this symptom is a mineral deficiency.
Specifically: Potassium.
blood pressure. Potassium is a crucial mineral for restoring healthy blood pressure balance
in your body, and when you don't have enough potassium, symptoms can start to emerge
that may eventually be diagnosed and labeled as "high blood pressure."
Here, we bring you a collection of useful information about how potassium can help
regulate and normalize your
Potassium and high blood pressure
The sudden death that can occur in fasting, anorexia nervosa or starvation is often a result
of heart failure caused by potassium deficiency. Many population studies have found links
between low potassium intakes and an increased risk of high blood pressure and death
from stroke. Increasing the amount of potassium-rich foods in the diet can lead to a
reduction in high blood pressure. The ratio of sodium to potassium in the diet appears to
play an important role in the development of high blood pressure. The typical Western diet
is low in potassium relative to sodium.
- The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs by Nicola Reavley
The effects of either low potassium or high potassium can be life-threatening. Since
potassium is necessary to the healthy functioning of nerves, cells, and membranes, it is an
important electrolyte to monitor. Low potassium is a major cause of cardiac arrhythmia;
diuretics for the treatment of high blood pressure or congestive heart failure may interfere
with potassium absorption and excretion. Although potassium supplementation is usually
not necessary, individuals on diuretics or laxatives or who have excessive diarrhea may
require extra potassium.
- Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health by Stephen T., M.D.
Sinatra
When it comes to lowering blood pressure, potassium packs a powerful punch. Scientists
began studying the effects of potassium on high blood pressure as early as 1928. Now a
major study of 300 nurses shows that potassium can lower your blood pressure even if it's
in the normal range. Good sources of potassium are dried apricots, avocados, dried figs,
acorn squash, baked potatoes, kidney beans, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, and bananas. You
can also buy potassium supplements. If you're taking a diuretic, your body is getting rid of
potassium along with fluid.
- Natural Cures and Gentle Medicines: That Work Better Than Dangerous Drugs or Risky
Surgery by Frank K. Wood
For example, a diet low in potassium and high in sodium is associated with high blood
pressure. By contrast, a diet high in potassium and low in sodium can protect against
elevation of blood pressure. It has become common knowledge that too much salt in our
diet may contribute to high blood pressure. Not so commonly known is that high blood
pressure is also related to too little potassium in our diet. In fact, restricting salt alone may
not be enough to lower the blood pressure. Potassium must be increased. Most Americans
ingest twice as much sodium as potassium.
- Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative
Medicine for Total Health and Wellness by Tori Hudson, N.D.
How to use potassium: It is available over-the-counter in 99-mg tablets. Because you need a
prescription to get potassium supplements in dosages higher than 99 mg, most people can
best benefit from potassium by increasing their consumption of fruits and vegetables rather
than by taking potassium supplements. (One bite of banana provides about the same
potassium as you get in a 99-mg tablet.) Like sodium and potassium, calcium and
magnesium are bodily partners in the battle against high blood pressure.
- Off-the-Shelf Natural Health by Mark Mayell
Sodium and potassium play related role in controlling fluid balance in the body. Without
sufficient potassium to help the body secrete sodium, sodium builds up and exerts its
harmful effects. Thus, to reduce high blood pressure most people need not only to lower
sodium intake but also to increase potassium consumption. Indeed, some studies indicate
that potassium intake is a stronger factor in determining blood pressure than is sodium
intake. Various population studies confirm a beneficial effect on blood pressure from
increases in potassium consumption.
- Off-the-Shelf Natural Health by Mark Mayell
Low levels of potassium can be caused primarily by medications such as cortisone, high
blood pressure medications (these are diuretics), and the birth control pill. Nearly all
medications and drugs will upset potassium metabolism. Alcohol and exercise can also
cause potassium deficiencies. High levels are found when a patient is on Lite salt, kelp or
sea salt. Lite salt is potassium choloride (KCl). It is especially bad about upsetting the fluid
balance because it upsets the ratio between sodium and potassium. Kelp and sea salt have
also been noted to upset this ratio.
- It's All in Your Head, Diseases Caused by Silver-Mercury Fillings by Hal A. Huggins DDS
High potassium foods help lower blood pressure, but potassium exhibits additional powers
to prevent stroke directly regardless of blood pressure, says University of Minnesota
hypertension expert Dr. Louis Tobian, Jr. In tests, he fed rats that had high blood pressure
either a high-potassium diet or a "normal" potassium diet. Forty percent on the "normal"
potassium suffered small strokes, evidenced by bleeding in the brain. No brain
hemorrhages occurred in rats on high potassium.
- Food Your Miracle Medicine by Jean Carper
Just as important as the total potassium content of food, sodium and potassium should be
consumed in the proper balance. Too much sodium in the diet can lead to disruption of this
balance. Numerous studies have demonstrated that a low-potassium, high-sodium diet
plays a major role in the development of cancer and cardiovascular disease (heart disease,
high blood pressure, strokes, etc.). Conversely, a diet high in potassium and low in sodium
is protective against these diseases and, in the case of high blood pressure, it can be
therapeutic.
- Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition by Michael T. Murray, N.D.,
Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
We also recommend consuming a high-potassium diet or having your doctor prescribe a
potassium supplement. The estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intake of potassium,
as set by the Committee on Recommended Daily Allowances, is 1.9 to 5.6 grams. If body
potassium requirements are not being met through diet, supplementation is essential to
good health. This statement is particularly true for the elderly, athletes, and people with
high blood pressure. Potassium supplements are available either by prescription or over
the counter (OTC).
- Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition by Michael T. Murray, N.D.,
Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
The best way to supplement potassium is with fruit, which contains more of the mineral
than amounts found in potassium supplements. However, fruit contains so much potassium
that people taking "potassium sparing" drugs (as some hypertensives do) can end up with
too much potassium by eating several pieces of fruit per day. Therefore, people taking
potassium-sparing diuretics should consult the prescribing doctor before increasing fruit
intake. The fiber provided by vegetarian diets may also help reduce high blood pressure.
- The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine by Schuyler W.
Lininger, Jr. DC
Population studies suggest that a low intake of potassium may be linked to an increase in
blood pressure, and increasing potassium-rich foods in the diet can lead to a reduction in
high blood pressure. The typical Western diet is low in potassium relative to sodium, and
the ratio of sodium to potassium in the diet may be more important than sodium alone.
Studies suggest that the most beneficial effects on blood pressure are seen when sodium
intake is reduced and potassium intake is increased.
- The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs by Nicola Reavley
Low potassium can contribute to high blood pressure, but the effect is especially magnified
when calcium and magnesium levels are deficient. If you have high blood pressure and take
diuretic medications (fluid or water pills) such as hydrochlorothiazide, Lasix, or Bumex,
you are at higher risk to develop potassium deficiency because these medicines make you
lose potassium in your urine. Recommendation: If your physician has prescribed diuretics
that require extra potassium, he or she will usually have given you a prescription for the
drug.
- The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals by Dr. Mary Dan Eades
The role of potassium in the body crosses over into many physiological events that include
nerve transmission, muscle contraction, enzymatic reactions, carbohydrate synthesis, basic
cell functions, and acid-base balance. Inadequate potassium intake in the diet might play a
role in the development of high blood pressure, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. In
addition to increasing the potassium foods in our diet, several studies now show that
potassium supplementation can reduce blood pressure.
- Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative
Medicine for Total Health and Wellness by Tori Hudson, N.D.
How does potassium regulate blood pressure? Scientists believe it may have something to
do with potassium's ability to pump sodium out of the body's cells and reduce body fluid.
Potassium may also affect blood vessel tone, or resistance. Or it may be that potassium
modifies the way blood vessels react to circulating hormones that affect blood pressure,
such as vasopressin and norepinephrine. In any case, potassium's ability to lower blood
pressure is such that some scientists suspect low dietary levels of the mineral may actually
trigger high blood pressure in certain people.
- Prevention's Healing With Vitamins : The Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral
Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease by The Editors of
Prevention Magazine Health Books
A ton of studies show that people who eat potassium-rich foods have lower rates of heart
disease and stroke. Potassium is also a key component of healthy blood pressure. According
to the latest studies, people who regularly consume high-potassium foods have lower blood
pressure than those who don't. A recent review of thirty-three studies examined the effect
of potassium on blood pressure, and researchers discovered that participants who added
2,340 mg of potassium daily (from foods, supplements, or both) were able to lower their
risk of developing high blood pressure by 25 percent.
- The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You
Should Eat and Why by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
Potassium is plentiful in food, especially in whole and unrefined food, whereas Sodium is
plentiful but not as plentiful as Potassium in food. The kidneys are trained to get rid of
extra potassium and hoard Sodium. But man has pulled a switch on the kidneys, he is now
eating less and less potassium because of refined food eating, and more and more foods
containing Sodium such as potato chips, pretzels, snack type foods, etc. The kidneys are
still performing their original functions of excreting extra potassium and hoarding sodium.
Too much Sodium causes high blood pressure and other problems.
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Reduce the pressure with potassium. Potassium is a natural diuretic, helping your body
excrete water and sodium, thus possibly lowering blood pressure. In fact, there's evidence
that salt sensitivity may be caused by too little potassium in the diet, says high blood
pressure researcher G. Gopal Krishna, M.D., associate professor of medicine at Temple
University. Studies have shown that the lower the potassium intake, the higher the blood
pressure, and the higher the ratio of potassium to salt, the lower the blood pressure.
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What is the potential importance of taking potassium? While potassium is lower in modern
diets compared with so-called primitive diets, true deficiencies are uncommon. Some,
though not all, research suggests that raising potassium intake may help prevent high
blood pressure. Other research suggests that higher potassium intake may help prevent
stroke. However, the maximum amount of supplemental potassium allowed in one pill (99
mg) is far below the recommended amounts (at least 2,400 mg per day).
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Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
Power up on potassium. Studies have shown that eating 3,500 milligrams of potassium can
help counteract sodium and keep blood volume - and blood pressure - down. And it's easy
to get enough. A baked potato packs 838 milligrams of potassium all by itself, and one cup
of spinach has 800 milligrams. Other potassium-packed foods include bananas, orange
juice, corn, cabbage and broccoli. Check with your doctor before taking potassium
supplements. Too much may aggravate kidney problems. Meet your magnesium needs.
Researchers seem to have found a link between low magnesium intake and high blood
pressure.
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Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine
In 1997, the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health released a
report on research they'd been doing on the effectiveness of potassium tablets in lowering
blood pressure. The results were amazing: Researchers recommended that potassium
supplementation should be considered as a tool for the prevention and treatment of
hypertension (high blood pressure). Inexpensive, over-the-counter tablets could control
high blood pressure. Not only that. The research showed that even a small amount of
potassium could prevent the onset of high blood pressure.
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People don't develop severe potassium deficiencies unless they have some sort of endocrine
or kidney problem, and then they are pretty sick for a number of reasons," Dr. Young says.
While some diuretic drugs can seriously deplete the body of potassium, doctors monitor
blood levels of potassium in people taking diuretics and supply extra potassium if
necessary. It's likely that a fair number of people in the United States are on the same kind
of low-potassium, high-sodium diet that can cause high blood pressure and heart disease in
animals, Dr. Tobian says.
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A great amount of potassium is also lost in heavy sweating. The loss of potassium from the
cell will result in intracellular water loss - dehydration that will become chronic unless
more water and some high potassium-containing foods are added to the daily diet.
Continued pattern of potassium loss from the body will result in excess sodium retention by
the kidneys and the first stages of high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, heart disease and
irregular pulse will ensue. The foods that have high potassium content are dried fruits like
raisins, dried plums, dried apricot and dates.
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Learn more:
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Garlic
In a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials of garlic supplements,
three trials showed a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and four in
diastolic blood pressure. Researchers concluded that garlic powder supplement
may be of clinical use in patients with mild high blood pressure.
Garlic supplements should only be used under the supervision of a qualified
health practitioner. Garlic can thin the blood (reduce the ability of blood to clot)
similar to aspirin. Garlic may interact with many drugs and supplements such as
the prescription drugs such as Coumadin (warfarin) or Trental (pentoxifylline),
aspirin, vitamin E, gingko. It is usually recommended that people taking garlic
stop in the weeks before and after any type of surgery.
Garlic
Garlicky breath or body odor
Heartburn or indigestion
Mouth irritation or burning
Gas
Nausea
Vomiting
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYmR1V4eatA
Hawthorn Berry Benefits
Used to promote the health of the circulatory system, treat angina, high blood
pressure, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia and has been found to
strengthen the heart. Hawthorn is widely regarded in Europe as a safe and
effective treatment for the early stages of heart disease and has been used for a
number of ailments including angina, myocarditis, arteriosclerosis, nervous
conditions like insomnia, and diarrhea. It has also been indicated for
strengthening blood vessels, vascular insufficiency and blood clots, restoring the
heart muscle wall, lowering cholesterol and to aid digestion.
Hawthorn is widely regarded in Europe as a safe and effective treatment for the
early stages of heart disease and is endorsed by Commission E- the branch of
the German government that studies and approves herbal treatments. It is used
to promote the health of the circulatory system and has been found useful in
treating angina, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and cardiac
arrhythmia. It has been found to strengthen the heart and stabalise it against
arrythmias.
There is also evidence for cardiovascular system improvement, particularly in
clinical parameters associated with angina, congestive heart failure and acute
myocardial infarct. This may be due to the herb's antioxidant activity. Its use in
the treatment of hepatitis in modern Chinese medicine is supported by the
demonstration of hepatoprotective activity in animal studies.
Animal and laboratory studies have found that hawthorn contains active
compounds with antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that
scavenge free radicals; damaging compounds in the body that alter cell
membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur
naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light,
radiation, cigarette smoking, and air pollution) can also increase their number.
Free radicals are believed to contribute to the ageing process as well as the
development of a number of health problems including heart disease.
Antioxidants found in hawthorn can neutralise free radicals and may reduce or
even help prevent some of the damage they cause.
Hawthorn Berry Benefits
Mild Side Effects
Symptoms of mild side effects of hawthorn berry are nausea, an
upset stomach, dizziness, mild rash, drowsiness, fatigue, sweating,
difficulty sleeping, sleepiness or headache. These side effects from
the hawthorn berry are rare and it has been given a Class 1 safety
rating by the American Herbal Products Association which indicates
hawthorn berry is a very safe herb to use.
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omega
There are many health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows strong
evidence that the omega-3s EPA and DHA can boost heart health and lower
triglycerides. And there are studies showing that omega-3 fatty acids may help
with other conditions -- rheumatoid arthritis, depression, and many more.
Just what are omega-3 fatty acids exactly? How much do you need? And what do
all those abbreviations -- EPA, DHA, and ALA -- really mean? Here's a rundown of
the essential omega-3 facts you need to know.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Basics
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. We need them for our
bodies to work normally. Because essential fatty acids (ALA,DHA,EPA) are not
made in the body or are inefficiently converted from ALA to EPA and DHA, we
need to get them from our diet .
Omega-3s have a number of health benefits. Omega-3s are thought to play an
important role in reducing inflammation throughout the body -- in the blood
vessels, the joints, and elsewhere. However, omega-3 supplements (EPA/DHA)
may cause the blood to thin and cause excess bleeding, particularly in people
taking anticoagulant drugs.
There are several types of omega-3 fatty acids. Two crucial ones -- EPA and
DHA -- are primarily found in certain fish. Plants like flax contain ALA, an omega3 fatty acid that is partially converted into DHA and EPA in the body. Algae oil
often provides only DHA.
Experts say that DHA and EPA -- from fish and fish oil -- have better
established health benefits than ALA. DHA and EPA are found together only in
fatty fish and algae. DHA can also be found on its own in algae, while flaxseed
and plant sources of omega-3s provide ALA -- a precursor to EPA and DHA, and a
source of energy.
Omega-3 Side Effects
Heartburn or indigestion, bad breath, and diarrhea are some of the common
gastrointestinal problems that may occur as side effects of omega-3 fatty acids.
These can often be eliminated by keeping any fish oil products in the freezer.
Potentially serious reactions that should be reported to a healthcare provider
right away include high blood sugar, signs of bleeding, and allergic reactions.
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Dandelion
Suppose your doctor tells you, on your next visit, that he
has just discovered a miracle drug which, when eaten as a part of your daily diet
or taken as a beverage, could, depending on the peculiarities of your body
chemistry: prevent or cure liver diseases, such as hepatitis or jaundice; act as a
tonic and gentle diuretic to purify your blood, cleanse your system, dissolve
kidney stones, and otherwise improve gastro-intestinal health; assist in weight
reduction; cleanse your skin and eliminate acne; improve your bowel function,
working equally well to relieve both constipation and diarrhea; prevent or lower
high blood pressure; prevent or cure anemia; lower your serum cholesterol by as
much as half; eliminate or drastically reduce acid indigestion and gas buildup by
cutting the heaviness of fatty foods; prevent or cure various forms of cancer;
prevent or control diabetes mellitus; and, at the same time, have no negative side
effects and selectively act on only what ails you. If he gave you a prescription for
this miracle medicine, would you use it religiously at first to solve whatever the
problem is and then consistently for preventative body maintenance?
What about dandelion side effects?
Though dandelion is generally safe and gentle, some people may have an allergic
reaction to the milky latex in the stem and leaves. Dandelion root should not be
taken with pharmaceutical diuretics or drugs that have a diuretic action. People
who are taking medications for diabetes should use dandelion with caution, as it
may intensify the blood sugar lowering effects of those drugs.
If you're interested in experimenting with dandelion, our recommended online
source for this supplement is BodyBuilding.com, one of our recommended online
retailers. You can buy dandelion root for less than $5!
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Olive Oil
Olive oil and high blood
pressure
Written by Keith vonB
High blood pressure is also known clinically as Hypertension.
High blood pressure is responsible for about half of heart disease and two thirds of
strokes, according to the World Health Organization. Approximately 7.1 million
deaths a year are estimated to be caused by high blood pressure.
EPIC study
This study is about: olive oil and mediterranean diet
European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study
This study confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, olive oil, vegetables and fruit
were all responsible for the good blood pressure in this population (20,343 people
had never been diagnoised with high blood pressure). They were able to isolate
each one of the above foods (including olive oil) and determine that individually
they were responsible for lowering the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Mutual adjustment between olive oil and vegetables, which are frequently
consumed together, indicated that olive oil has the dominant beneficial effect on
arterial blood pressure in this population, concluded the authors.
References
Overview of the study
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (vol 80, no 4, 1012-1018)
Second University of Naples study
This study is about: mediterranean diet
This study involved 180 patients, 99 men and 81 women over 2 years who had
metabolic syndrome. The American Heart Association has more information on
their website about metabolic syndrome. Essentially metabolic syndrome is a
group of factors that are grouped into one diagnosis. Some of these factors are high
blood pressure, low HDL ("good") choleserol, insulin resistance, and excessive fat
tissue in and around the abdomen.
This study deals with the metabolic syndrome as a whole, not isolating high blood
pressure. During the 2 year study period, 1/2 of the patients followed the
Mediterranean diet, and the other 1/2 followed what they called a "prudent diet"
consisting of 50-60% carbohydrates, 15-20% proteins and less than 30% fat.
The researchers found that after two years, patients in the Mediterranean diet group
had significant decreases in body weight, blood pressure, levels of glucose, insulin,
total cholesterol, and triglycerides and a significant increase in levels of highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol. Moreover, only forty patients consuming the
Mediterranean regime still had features of the metabolic syndrome, compared with
78 patients following the control diet, and the prevelance of the metabolic
syndrome was almost halved in the Mediterranean group.
References
JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) Vol. 292 No. 12, September
22/29, 2004 abstract
Overview of the study - look 1/2 way down under "Metabolic syndrome"
Effects of dietary fat on healthy men.
This study is about: olive oil
This study examined food records from American men, all 30-55 years old with
resting blood pressures below 160/100 mm Hg. The systolic and diastolic blood
pressures "correlated significantly and inversely with monounsaturated fat
consumption". In other words they found a significant link between a lower blood
pressure and a higher intake of monounsaturated fat.
Out of all oils, olive oil has one of the highest percentages of monounsaturated fat.
Even more importantly, in this study the detailed analysis of the fats found that the
decrease in blood pressure was specific to oleic acid, the main component of olive
oil.
References
Associations of dietary fat, regional adiposity, and blood pressure in men
JAMA Vol. 257 No. 23, June 19, 1987 abstract
The reduced need for blood pressure medications
This study is about: Olive Oil
I think this quote says it all:
"The most important finding in this study is that the daily use of olive oil, about 40
grams per day, markedly reduces the dosage of [blood pressure medication] by
about 50% in hypertensive patients on a previously stable drug dosage," says L.
Aldo Ferrara, MD, associate professor of internal medicine at the Frederico II
University of Naples in Naples, Italy, and the study's lead author.
All of the people in the study had high blood pressure and were on medication to
control it. For six months one half of the members of the study went on a diet that
had olive oil in it and one half were on a diet that had sunflower oil in it. Then,
after six months, they switched. Olive oil primarily a monounsaturated fat and
sunflower oil is mostly polyunsaturated fat.
The men consumed about 40 grams (4 tablespoons) of extra-virgin olive oil a day
and the women consumed about 3 tablespoons a day.
As the blood pressure of the people in the study dropped, they would reduce their
blood pressure medicine. Daily drug dosage was reduced 48% while on the
extra-virgin olive oil diet, as compared to 4% on the sunflower oil diet. Every
patient who was on the sunflower oil diet required high blood pressure medicine,
while 8 of the people on the extra-virgin olive oil diet needed no drug therapy
at all.
They noted in the study that they think that the drop in blood pressure was due to
the polyphenols that are in the extra-virgin olive oil.
References
Archives of Internal Medicine Vol. 160 No. 6, March 27, 2000
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Need for Blood Pressure Medication - WebMD
Manbir Online Health News
Lifeclinic - Olive Oil Reduces the Need for Blood Pressure Drugs
Vitamin C High Blood Pressur
Increasing your intake of vitamin C may lower your blood pressure levels,
according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Although many researchers believed that vitamin C could lower blood pressure,
they say they lacked randomized studies to back up their beliefs. That may be
changing.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins analyzed data from 29 randomized, controlled,
previously published clinical trials that reported systolic and/or diastolic blood
pressure values and also compared vitamin C intake to a placebo. What they
found is that taking an average of 500 milligrams of vitamin C daily — about five
times the recommended daily requirement, but a rather modest amount in
comparison to those recommended by many health practitioners — reduced
blood pressure by 3.84 millimeters of mercury in the short term. Among those
diagnosed with hypertension, the drop was nearly 5 millimeters of mercury.
According to Dr. Edgar “Pete” R. Miller III, patients who take blood pressure
medication such as ACE inhibitors or diuretics (so-called “water pills”) can
expect a drop of about 10 millimeters of mercury in blood pressure.
A drop of 5 millimeters could be vital to millions of Americans. About 68 million
— approximately 1 in 3 adults — have high blood pressure, which puts them at
risk for heart disease and stroke.
Read more: Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure
Important: At Risk For A Heart Attack?
High Blood Pressure
Common side-effects
Relatively large doses of ascorbic acid may cause indigestion, particularly when
taken on an empty stomach. However, taking vitamin C in the form of sodium
ascorbate and calcium ascorbate may minimize this effect. When taken in large
doses, ascorbic acid causes diarrhea in healthy subjects. In one trial in 1936,
doses up to 6 grams of ascorbic acid were given to 29 infants, 93 children of
preschool and school age, and 20 adults for more than 1400 days. With the higher
doses, toxic manifestations were observed in five adults and four infants. The
signs and symptoms in adults were nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flushing of the
face, headache, fatigue and disturbed sleep. The main toxic reactions in the
infants were skin rashes.
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Oregano and Blood Pressure
Aug 19, 2011 | By Natalie Stein
Oregano is an herb used in many Italian dishes such as pizzas, salads and pasta. You can
eat oregano fresh or dried, and it can be part of an overall balanced diet for maintaining a
healthy blood pressure. Many other factors also affect your blood pressure, so talk to your
doctor if you have concerns.
Spices and Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure rises above normal levels, you will be at increased risk for chronic
diseases such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. To maintain a healthy blood
pressure or lower your blood pressure if it is already high, the Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension, or DASH, diet can help. This dietary pattern emphasizes nutrient-dense
foods and recommends limiting saturated fats and added sugars. It also encourages you to
use spices.
HDL Cholesterol Levels See The Ranges Now. It Will Shock You. HealthyWeb.com
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Sodium
Oregano is a sodium-free food, so it does not contribute to a higher blood pressure. A highsodium diet can lead to high blood pressure, and healthy adults should not have more than
2,300 mg sodium per day, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. A low-sodium diet for individuals with high
blood pressure has a limit of 1,500 mg per day. Oregano is a low-sodium alternative to salt
for flavoring your food. Each teaspoon of salt has more than 2,300 mg sodium.
Weight Loss Benefits
One tsp. of ground oregano has only 5 calories, so it can help you lose weight or prevent
weight gain when you choose it instead of high-calorie condiments. You will gain weight if
you eat more calories than you expend, and obesity increases your risk for high blood
pressure. Some ways to use oregano to reduce your calorie intake are to add some leaves to
salads or sandwiches for flavor instead of high-calorie dressing or spread.
Suggestions
A high-potassium diet, with at least 4,700 mg per day, may lower your risk for high blood
pressure. One tsp. of oregano supplies 23 mg of potassium, and you can increase your
intake by eating oregano with high-potassium foods, such as vegetables or fish. Calcium is
another mineral for a healthy blood pressure. Whole-grain pasta with low-fat cheese,
oregano and tomato sauce supplies both calcium and potassium.
Testimonials Oregano Oil
'Oregano is "Full Spectrum Anti-biotic" and cures other ailments' By: Robin H.
The reason I use Oil of Oregano is that pharmaceutical antibiotics are toxic for me; this is
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'Urinary Tract Infection' By: Sarah B
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Alternative Natural Treatment
Depression
Depression Natural Treatments
Natural Depression Treatment: Herbal, Natural Remedies for Depression
Some prefer to try natural depression treatments, particularly in the case of mild
to moderate depression, even though antidepressants have been shown safe and
effective in treating depression. Some natural depression treatments (aka
alternative depression treatments) can be combined with prescribed medical
treatments.
It's important to consult a doctor before trying an alternative depression
treatment to make sure it is right for you, as these treatments can have
unintended side effects just like prescription medication. Supplements and herbal
remedies for depression can also interact with over-the-counter and prescription
medications.
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Study Shows SAMe May Ease Depression
By TARA PARKER-POPE
A popular dietary supplement called SAMe may help depressed patients who
don’t respond to prescription antidepressant treatment, a new study shows.
SAMe stands for S-adenosyl methionine, a naturally occurring molecule that
is widely used in Europe for depression, arthritis and other ailments. It is
found throughout the human body, with high concentrations in the liver,
adrenal glands and brain.
The latest research, conducted by investigators at Harvard Medical School
and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is important not only because
it suggests another treatment option for patients with depression, but because
it also offers news clues into the physical pathways of depression that could
ultimately lead to more effective treatments.
“There are many directions in research that this opens up,” said Dr. George I.
Papakostas, director of treatment resistant depression studies at Mass
General and the study’s lead author. “It provides clues to new treatments, and
it provides clues to understanding what causes depression as well as what goes
on biochemically when people get better from depression.”
The researchers studied the use of SAMe or a placebo in 73 adults with
depression who were not responding to prescription antidepressant treatment.
All of the study subjects continued to take the prescription antidepressant, but
39 of them were randomly assigned to receive SAMe for six weeks. The
remaining 34 patients received a placebo in addition to their regular
prescription treatment.
After six weeks of treatment, 36 percent of the patients taking a combination
of SAMe and an antidepressant showed improvement, compared to just 18
percent of those taking the antidepressant and placebo. And about 26 percent
of patients in the SAMe group experienced a complete remission of symptoms,
compared to just 12 percent in the placebo group, according to a report
published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
The research offers hope to patients who haven’t been helped by traditional
antidepressant treatment. Studies suggest that for more than half of depressed
patients, antidepressants alone don’t eliminate symptoms. As a result, doctors
are looking for additional treatments to help these patients, referred to as
“nonresponders.”
Modern antidepressants essentially work by building up concentrations of
neurotransmitters, which amplifies their effect on the brain. It’s not clear
exactly how SAMe works to curb depression, but researchers have several
theories. SAMe may influence the expression of genes involved in depression
or alter the function of different receptors and structures that transport
neurotransmitters in the brain. The molecule also may be directly involved in
the creation of neurotransmitters.
“Most antidepressants we use are acting on neurotransmitters in the brain,”
said Dr. J. Craig Nelson, professor of psychiatry at the University of
California, San Francisco, and author of an editorial accompanying the study.
“It may be that SAMe is facilitating the synthesis of the neurotransmitters
that the drugs then act on. That’s probably the best hypothesis.”
Other studies have suggested that SAMe can relieve symptoms of depression.
A 2002 analysis of depression trials conducted by the Agency for Health Care
Research and Quality found that SAMe use resulted in clinically meaningful
benefits to depressed patients compared to placebo, and that the supplement
worked as well as tricyclic antidepressants, a category of prescription drugs.
In his editorial, Dr. Nelson notes that SAMe is typically not covered by
insurance companies, and that although the cost is relatively low, it is still
more than the drug co-payments required by most health plans. A monthly
supply of the same brand of supplement studied would be about $143, the
editorial notes.
Dr. Nelson, who was not involved in the Harvard study, said the results need
to be replicated in a larger study, and that more information is needed on
dosing, side effects and long-term treatment with SAMe, among other things.
Dr. Papakostas agrees the study “needs replication” but said he is hopeful
about the potential for future research.
“It’s a huge advancement in terms of expanding the types of medications we
have to treat depression,” Dr. Papakostas said. “In the last 60 years of
depression research, all the treatments have focused on similar mechanisms of
action. This is one of the first few studies that suggests a different mechanism.
It’s a medication that works differently than everything else.”
The study was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Mental
Health, but the SAMe pills and placebo pills were provided by the dietary
supplement maker Pharmavite. Dr. Papkostas, Dr. Nelson and other
researchers involved in the study all disclosed several financial relationships
with makers of prescription antidepressants.
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The Benefits of Lithium Orotate
An alkali metal related to sodium and potassium, lithium has been traditionally used
within allopathic medicine to treat mental imbalances such as anxiety and depression.
However, there are many side effects to taking this strong mineral, as the body poorly
absorbs the standard forms of lithium Carbonate. That is, until lithium orotate was
discovered.
Learn More About Lithium Orotate
Lithium orotate offers superior bio-utilization for the human body, allowing the mineral
to penetrate the mitochondria, glia and lysosomes that exist within the intracellular
structures of our cells. The mineral stabilizes these lysosomal membranes, slowing the
enzymatic reaction that leads to many of the negative side effects of other forms of
lithium salts.
Most people are unaware that lithium is not a drug, but is a naturally occurring mineral
from the earth. Just like calcium and potassium, lithium is something that every human
body requires for mental and physical health.
Many people are familiar with the pharmaceutical forms of lithium (lithium carbonate and
lithium citrate), these aforementioned chemical extracts used to treat mania and
depression.
Lithium orotate is very different than the other forms of the mineral. Whereas
pharmaceutical drug forms of lithium require high doses to penetrate our cells, lithium
orotate is only needed in extremely small doses, considering the fact that a massive
amount of the mineral penetrates the cell (approximately 97%). The other great news is
that unlike its pharmaceutical counterparts, lithium orotate is non-toxic, safe, has little to
no side effects, and works on 70% to 80% of people who use it.
Health Benefits of Lithium Orotate
Brain Protection:
Studies show that the mineral lithium can actually rejuvenate and build the grey matter nerve cells in the
brain by up to three percent.
Anti-Aging Effects:
Small amounts of lithium orotate have been shown to offer anti-aging effects to the brain.
Neuroprotection From Environmental Toxins:
Lithium has been shown to protect the system from numerous toxins, particularly in the grey matter of the
brain.
Lithium Orotate May Also Aid:
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Lyme Disease
Low white blood cell counts
Juvenile convulsive disease
Alcoholism and liver disorders
Pain associated with migraine and cluster headaches
Hyperthyroidism and other thyroid diseases: Studies show that lithium may aid in the even distribution
of iodine.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as a general stress reducer.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) andAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and aggression:
Studies show that individuals taking Lithium experienced lowered levels of rage and anger, as well as
improved memory.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
In the reduction of myopia (nearsightedness) and glaucoma: Dr. Hans Nieper found that glaucoma
patients could benefit from the dehydrating effect of lithium on the eye, offering patients vision
improvement and a lowering of intraocular pressure.
Bipolar disorder: Orotates may lessen effects of manic or depressive episodes. Lithium has been
shown to serve as an effective mood balancer in 70-80 percent of bipolar patients.
Depression: the therapeutic dosage of lithium orotate is 150 mg/day. This is compared to 900-1800
mg of the prescription forms. In this dosage range of lithium orotate, there are no adverse side effects
and no need for monitoring blood serum measurements.
Lithium Precautions
Do not attempt to self-medicate a mental imbalance with lithium orotate. Speak with your health care
provider for more information. Pregnant and nursing women should not take any type of lithium
supplement.
Also, lithium should not be taken in the case of renal or cardiovascular diseases, severe dehydration or
exhaustion, sodium depletion, or in individuals using any form of diuretics or ACE inhibitors.
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Benefits and Side Effects of
Magnesium Supplements
AdChoices
Sometimes, the abnormal rise in magnesium levels in the blood can have
serious side effects. Magnesium supplements are generally utilized in the
treatment of a number of health hazards like high blood pressure, diabetes,
etc. In this article, I will acquaint you of the benefits and side effects of
magnesium supplements.
The symbol of the element magnesium is Mg and has 8th place as the most
abundant element on earth, whereas it has 11th place by mass in the human
body. It is among the vital minerals needed by the human body to perform
essential biochemical reactions, which also include protein synthesis.
Magnesium is essential for keeping our nerves, bones and heart healthy. It
is known to fortify our immune system and also play a part in regulating
blood sugar levels and also controls blood pressure.
As a result of the enormous significance of magnesium to the proper
functioning of the human body, a large variety of magnesium supplements
are accessible for those who are unable to obtain their daily requirements
from normal diet. Deficiency of magnesium in may result in the poor
functioning of your kidney and may affect the health of your digestive
organs. The intake of magnesium supplements is an effectual method of
obtaining the much needed magnesium in our body. However, excessive
intake of magnesium can produce many side effects. But, prior to
discoursing on the side effects of magnesium supplements, a succinct study
on its health benefits will help you understand its importance.
The benefits of magnesium supplements in controlling diabetes and blood
pressure are well known. They are also effective in treating asthmatic
attacks, heart diseases, pregnancy induced hypertension, ADHD, multiple
sclerosis, fibromyalgia, fatigue, migraine, kidney stones, etc. In addition,
magnesium is good for neutralizing stomach acids and bowel movements. It
also facilitates the preservation of zinc, calcium, copper and potassium
levels of our body.
Magnesium deficiency is denoted by queasiness and fatigue and can
ultimately cause side effects namely, muscle paroxysms, convulsions, lack
of sensation, heart tremors, irritability, irregularity in heartbeats and other
behavioral aberrations. As magnesium conserves potassium and calcium
levels in our body, its deficiency can initiate hypocalcaemia as well as
hypokalemia.
Magnesium Salicyclate, hydroxide, gluconate, chloride and oxide form the
regular variety of supplements and are offered as syrups, liquid, capsules or
tablets. They are utilized as medication for numerous maladies, but their
disproportionate use can have a number of side effects.
The frequent side effects of magnesium supplements are nausea, muscle
seizures and abdominal spasms. They are known to cause heart palpitations
and breathing problems if magnesium levels in blood go up abnormally.
Irregular heart beats, which may be irremediable and Kidney
malfunctioning are side effects of excessive magnesium in blood.
Hypotension, sleepiness, distorted vision and diarrhea are other common
side effects of magnesium supplements.
Magnesium supplements are not ideal for individuals having cardiac or
kidney problems. Its use as laxative and antacids can increase the
magnesium levels in blood. It can also react with other drugs and create
severe health hazards. Individuals who are on antibiotics, cardiac
medications and malarial drugs are cautioned on taking magnesium
supplements.
Immoderate use of magnesium supplements can cause numerous side
effects. It is, therefore, a thought that you should consult your doctor on the
health benefits and side effects before taking magnesium supplements.
Remember prudent use of medication is ideal for your health.
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St John's Wort Side Effects and Benefits
Introduction
St.-John's Wort owes its name to the fact that it flowers at
the time of the summer
solstice on or around St. John's day on 24 June. Having
been administered as a
remedy by the Roman military doctor Proscurides as early
as the 1st century AD, it
was mainly used for magic potions during the Middle Ages.
It was used to protect
humans and animals against witches, demons and evil
diseases.
Today, herbalists suggest St. JohnÂ’s wort for depression
and anxiety disorders.
In numerous clinical double-blind trials against placebo
and other antidepressants,
researchers found that the whole extract of St.-John's
wort is beneficial in treating
mild and moderate depression. [2] However, we still do
not well-understand the
composition of St. John's wort and how it might work.
What is St. John's wort?
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum in Latin) is a longliving plant with yellow
flowers. It contains many chemical compounds. Some are
believed to be the active
ingredients that produce the herb's effects, including the
compounds hypericin and
hyperforin.
How these compounds actually work in the body is not yet
known, but several
theories have been suggested. Preliminary studies suggest
that St. John's wort
might work by preventing nerve cells in the brain from
reabsorbing the chemical
messenger serotonin, or by reducing levels of a protein
involved in the body's
immune system functioning.
For what medicinal purposes has St. John's wort been
used?
St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental
disorders as well as
nerve pain. In ancient times, doctors and herbalists
(specialists in herbs) wrote
about its use as a sedative and treatment for malaria as
well as a balm for
wounds, burns, and insect bites. Today, St. John's wort is
used by some people to
treat mild to moderate depression, anxiety, or sleep
disorders.
What is depression?
Information on depression is available from the National
Institute of Mental Health.
Here is a brief overview.
Depression is a medical condition that affects nearly 19
million Americans each
year. A person's mood, thoughts, physical health, and
behavior all may be
affected. Symptoms commonly include:
· Ongoing sad mood
· Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that the person
once enjoyed
· Significant change in appetite or weight
· Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
· Agitation or unusual slowness
· Loss of energy
· Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
· Difficulty "thinking," such as concentrating or making
decisions
· Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Depressive illness comes in different forms. The three
major forms are described
below. Each can vary from person to person in terms of
symptoms experienced
and the severity of depression.
· In major depression, people experience a sad mood or
loss of interest or
pleasure in activities for at least 2 weeks. In addition, they
have at least four
other symptoms of depression. Major depression can be
mild, moderate, or
severe. If it is not treated, it can last for 6 months or more.
· In minor depression, people experience the same
symptoms as major
depression, but they are fewer in number and are less
disabling. Symptoms last at
least 6 months but less than 2 years continuously.
· In dysthymia, a milder, but more chronic form of
depression, people experience
a depressed mood for at least 2 years (1 year for children)
accompanied by at
least two other symptoms of depression.
· In bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, a
person has periods of
depressive symptoms that alternate with periods of mania.
Symptoms of mania
include an abnormally high level of excitement and energy,
racing thoughts, and
behavior that is impulsive and inappropriate.
Some people still hold outdated beliefs about depression-for example, that the
emotional symptoms caused by depression are "not real"
and that a person can
merely "will" himself out of it. Depression is a real medical
condition. It can be
treated effectively with conventional medicine, including
by antidepressant drugs
and certain types of psychotherapy (talk therapy)
.
Why is St. John's wort used as an alternative therapy for
depression?
Some patients who take antidepressant drugs do not
experience relief from their
depression. Other patients have reported unpleasant side
effects from their
prescription medication, such as a dry mouth, nausea,
headache, or effects on
sexual function or sleep.
Sometimes people turn to herbal preparations like St.
John's wort because they
believe "natural" products are better for them than
prescription medications, or
that natural products are always safe. However, these
statements is not
completely true.
Finally, cost can be a reason. St. John's wort costs less
than many antidepressant
medications, and it is sold without a prescription (over the
counter).
How widely is St. John's wort used for treating
depression?
In Europe, St. John's wort is widely prescribed for
depression. In the United
States, St. John's wort is not a prescription medication, but
there is considerable
public interest in it. St. John's wort remains among the
top-selling herbal products
in the United States.
How is St. John's wort sold?
St. John's wort products are sold in the following forms:
· Capsules
· Teas--the dried herb is added to boiling water and
steeped for a period of time.
· Extracts--specific types of chemicals are removed from
the herb, leaving the
desired chemicals in a concentrated form.
Does St. John's wort work as a treatment for depression?
In 1998 a standardized hypericum extract has been
approved in Austria and
Germany for treatment of mild and moderate depression.
The efficacy has been
already recognized since 1984 from the German Health
Authorities based on
traditional knowledge.
Controlled clinical trials on St. JohnÂ’s wort effectiveness
or health benefits on
depression have been conducted in the last few years. In
the past ten years
several controlled clinical trials have been conducted
compared with placebo as
well as synthetic antidepressants. St. JohnÂ’s wort
appeared to produce fewer
side effects than some standard antidepressants These
studies have shown that
the effective dosage is within a range of 600-900 mg
extract. [1]
Recent pharmacological studies revealed that St. JohnÂ’s
wort extracts have a
similar mechanism of action like the selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRI),
however, very likely to a smaller extent. [1]
Other studies conducted recently have found little or no
benefit from the use of St.
John's wort for certain types of depression. For example,
the results of a study
funded by Pfizer Inc., a pharmaceutical company, found
that St. John's wort, when
compared with placebo, was not effective for treating
major depression. [3]
How does St. John wort benefit patient suffered from
depression?
In a study of rats, St-John's wort treatment showed
significant down-regulation of
beta receptor density and a significant increase in 5HT2
receptors. The extract
also exhibited antidepressant activity in animal
pharmacological models of
depression. St-John's wort exerts marked inhibitory
effects on synaptosomal
uptake of serotonin and noradrenaline. More studies are
needed to clarify how St
JohnÂ’s wort works on depression. [4]
What are the side effects of St. John's wort?
The side effects of St. JohnÂ’s work are substantially fewer
than with synthetic
antidepressants and range within 3%. The most important
risk is
photosensitization, which is however without clinical
relevance in the
recommended dosages. [1] Other common side effects
include dry mouth,
dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, increased sensitivity to
sunlight, and fatigue.
Research from NIH has shown that St. John's wort
interacts with some drugs-including certain drugs used to control HIV infection (such
as indinavir). Other
research shows that St. John's wort can interact with
chemotherapeutic, or
anticancer, drugs (such as irinotecan). The herb may also
interact with drugs that
help prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs
(such as cyclosporine).
Using St. John's wort may limit these drugs' effectiveness.
In addition, if depression is not adequately treated, it can
become severe and, in
some cases, may be associated with suicide. Consult a
health care practitioner
before taking any supplements or medicines.
What are some other possible problems with using St.
John's wort?
Herbal products such as St. John's wort are classified as
dietary supplements by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a regulatory
agency of the Federal
Government. The FDA's requirements for testing and
obtaining approval to sell
dietary supplements are less strict than its requirements
for drugs.
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Vitamin B
We all need vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy and strong.
These are essential to our overall well being and the state of our mind
and body.
How Can This Vitamin Help Me?
Vitamin B complex, is a combination of several water soluble
vitamins. The B complex group is made up of of eight B vitamins
namely, B1(thiamine), B2(riboflovin), B3(niacin), B6(pyridoxine),
B12(cobalamine), folic acid, panthothenic acid and biotin. Each of
these vitamins has a distinctive function to perform in the body.
Vitamin B complex helps in the healthy functioning of the immune
and nervous system. It helps in the production of red blood cells and
prevents anemia.
What are the Side Effects and How Much Should I Take?
Consuming more than 400 mg/day of vitamin B 6, which is 200 times
the RDA, can cause difficulty in walking, some neurological disorders
and numbness in the mouth and hands. An overdose of vitamin B 3
,also known as niacin may result in the following symptoms:
faintness, pounding in the head, diarrhea, jaundice and impairment of
liver function, low levels of glucose tolerance, other skin
lesions and abdominal cramps. Most of the effects are reduced on
withdrawal of the vitamin. The recommended daily allowance is 1.4
mg for Vitamin B1, 1.6 mg for Vitamin B2, 2 mg for Vitamin B6 and 1
ug for vitamin B 12. If you want to get obtain your intake from food
sources then plants are not a good source of Vitamin B. Most of it is
obtained from animal protein.
What Happens If I am Deficient in Vitamin B complex?
Vitamin B deficiency can affect the nerve transmission and proper
functioning of the brain. It increases the risk ofheart disease.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to formation of abnormal cells
called megaloblasts and result in anemia. It can also cause problems
like depressionand loss of memory. Any deficiency of the B complex
vitamin might lead to a lot of health problems. There are a number of
reasons why many people suffer from a deficiency of this vitamin. A
deficiency of the B complex vitamin may cause one or more of the
following symptoms: chronic exhaustion and fatigue,insomnia, lack
of concentration and irritability. The best course of action is to talk to
your doctor or health professional who can advise you on
supplementation.
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Camu Camu
Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a tropical rainforest plant whose berries
have the highest known levels of natural vitamin C in the world. The plant's
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including vitamin C, that fight the negative effects of the herpes virus,
promote immune health, alleviate inflammation, and fight bacteria and
viruses. Camu Camu also has adaptogenic properties that normalize bodily
processes during stress, and help relieve symptoms of depression.
In his Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing, Dr. Gary Null, Ph.D.,
critically-acclaimed nutritionist and researcher, lists Camu Camu as the
second most potent known plant for containing natural antidepressant
compounds -- and best of all, eating camu camu has absolutely no know
negative side
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an Indian plant that has long been used
in Ayurvedic medicine, contains powerful adaptogenic compounds that are
known to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. The plant is also known
to help fight degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's,
as well as inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Several studies, including one published in the journal Phytomedicine back in
2000, have found that ashwagandha works as well as, or better than,
antidepressant drugs at relieving anxiety and treating depression symptoms.
And ashwagandha naturally prevents stress-induced free radical damage
without causing harmful side effects
(http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/jun2006_report_ashwa_01.htm).
Maca
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), also known as "Peruvian ginseng," is a root
vegetable that is packed with amino acids, phytonutrients, vitamins, and
minerals. Like the other herbs mentioned, it has long been used in traditional
medicine to increase energy and stamina, enhance libido, and boost the
immune, adrenal, and endocrine systems.
In a 2008 study published in the journal Menopause, researchers found that
maca helps reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in women with
menopause (http://drtorihudson.com). And in a 2006 study published in the
journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found that
maca clearly exhibits general antidepressant activity in all people when
consumed.
If you or someone you know suffers from depression or depression symptoms,
you may want to consider checking out these and various other natural herbal
remedies that contain powerful antidepressant compounds and nutrients. As
always, be sure to consult with your physician before implementing any new
treatment regimens.
Alternative Treatment Schizophrenia
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has been
recognized throughout recorded history. It affects about 1 percent of Americans.
people with schizophrenia may hear voices other people don't hear or they may
believe that others are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting
to harm them. These experiences are terrifying and can cause fearfulness,
withdrawal, or extreme agitation. People with schizophrenia may not make sense
when they talk, may sit for hours without moving or talking much, or may seem
perfectly fine until they talk about what they are really thinking. Because many
people with schizophrenia have difficulty holding a job or caring for themselves,
the burden on their families and society is significant as well.In this Lens you will
Learn How to Cure Schizophrenia Naturally .i.e Natural Treatment For
Schizophrenia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9cg4454mYA
Niacin- Schizophrenia Treatment
Natural Remedies to Treat Schizophrenia
"Schizophrenia... is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental illness
characterized by impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most
commonly manifesting as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions or
disorganized speech and thinking in the context of significant social or
occupational dysfunction. Onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood,
with approximately 0.4-0.6% of the population affected. Diagnosis is based on the
patient's self-reported experiences and observed behavior. No laboratory test for
schizophrenia currently exists.
Studies suggest that genetics, early environment, neurobiology and psychological
and social processes are important contributory factors. Current psychiatric
research is focused on the role of neurobiology, but no single organic cause has
been found. Due to the many possible combinations of symptoms, there is debate
about whether the diagnosis represents a single disorder or a number of discrete
syndromes. For this reason, Eugen Bleuler termed the disease the schizophrenias
(plural) when he coined the name. Despite its etymology, schizophrenia is not
synonymous with dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple
personality disorder or split personality; in popular culture the two are often
confused." (Wikipedia)
Schizophrenia affects over two million Americans. Researchers believe it is caused
by an imbalance of key chemicals in the brain. This disorder is characterized by
distortions in thinking & perception, which are often accompanied by emotions
that are inappropriate.
YEA] 08/02/2010: Cordell from Minto, New Brunswick Canada: "I
would like to share a remedy I successfully used to cure
schizophrenic thoughts. I was always shy as a kid, and little bit
"paranoid" I guess you could say. But when I turned 24 I gradually
began to have more paranoia, coupled with anxiety, and sometimes
felt I was hearing voices. No, not the audible kind that people
usually hear, but more or less I felt there were more thoughts in my
head than my own; too many to deal with at once. Some very hateful
thoughts had emerged and I sometimes became obsessive over
certain angry thoughts, feeling like I couldn't relax and eventually
would have a panic attack and feel out of control, possibly cry from
too much stimulation etc. I soon found myself trying to figure my
thoughts out, but they often made no sense, and I would play
psycho-analytical games with other people thinking I realy knew
what they were thinking about me. I was always suspicious, and
eventhough I didn't want to feel this way that's what happened.
Anyway, I know there are others out there that share a similiar
story: how they once felt normal than started having some sort of
mental illness, be it brain fog (which I also had from the obsessive
paranoia), or adhd or whatever it may be. Niacinamide could be the
answer to your problems. On the advice of Ted, a famous contributor
to this site, I began taking 2000mg - 3000mg of Niacinamide (niacin
can be used, but the flushing may become too annoying at such
doses for some people). I noticed within a couple days my excessive
paranoid thoughts dimnished almost completely, but I continue to
take 500mg tablets everytime I feel them coming back. I also
continue to take at least one B 50 tablet a day to prevent
deficiencies. It works~! I realize not every form of schizophrenic
thoughts may be cured this way, but its worth a try for anyone
seeking help like I did. High doses of niacinamide have cured my
excessive anxiety, paranoia, schizophrenic thoughts, and even
helped to solve stomach ailments I have had for years along with
keeping myself more alkaline. The alkaline remedy I used with most
success in over-acidity was 1/4 sodium bicarbonate, and 1/4
potassium citrate (a 99mg tablet) in a glass of water 3x a day. This
also helps to keep me much more stable. When I added sodium
carbonate to this mixture sometimes it also helped with overanxious thought patterns, and to calm the brain down. I hope this
helps someone like it did for me. Peace and love. Cordell"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgUvAVQbxDY
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Homeopathy
What is Homeopathy
Overview
The alternative medical system of homeopathy was developed in Germany at the
end of the 18th century. Supporters of homeopathy point to two unconventional
theories: “like cures like”—the notion that a disease can be cured by a substance
that produces similar symptoms in healthy people; and “law of minimum dose”—
the notion that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness.
Many homeopathic remedies are so diluted that no molecules of the original
substance remain.
Homeopathic remedies are derived from substances that come from plants,
minerals, or animals, such as red onion, arnica (mountain herb), crushed whole
bees, white arsenic, poison ivy, belladonna (deadly nightshade), and stinging
nettle. Homeopathic remedies are often formulated as sugar pellets to be placed
under the tongue; they may also be in other forms, such as ointments, gels,
drops, creams, and tablets. Treatments are “individualized” or tailored to each
person—it is not uncommon for different people with the same condition to
receive different treatments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XD7Ru4Enps
Homeopathic Cancer
How do homeopathic professionals use homeopathy treat cancer?
There are several different treatment philosophies and approaches for using
homeopathy to treat individuals with cancer. Often times practitioners that use
homeopathy in the treatment of cancer use a combination of these approaches.
One approach is to use homeopathic remedies to target the tumors themselves.
In this case, the homeopath selects remedies which match the symptom picture
of the tumor itself (e.g. Conium Maculatum for hard immovable tumors that
develop slowly). Homeopaths using this approach might also consider other
symptoms (such as the individual’s food cravings, disposition, etc), but their
primary focus is to target the tumor and reverse its growth. Some physician
homeopaths also give remedies at the tumor site itself (in the form of an
injection) to more aggressively stimulate a response.
Another approach is to use homeopathic remedies to assist in healing the
patient’s eliminative channels (kidneys, urinary tract, lymphatic system, liver,
etc), and strengthen cell detoxification. In this case, the homeopath may use
drainage remedies. These are low potency combination remedies that are used to
target specific systems, or detoxify particular substances (e.g. heavy metals, etc).
Homeopaths using this approach select the drainage remedy based on an
analysis of the case – or they may use an electro-dermal diagnostic tool, such as
the Quantum machine.
Still another approach is to use homeopathy to address the overall constitution of
the patient. In this case (called the classical approach), the homeopath does a
complete interview of the patient’s mental, emotional, and physical symptoms
and then selects the best match accordingly. Often the best selected
constitutional remedy will directly affect the tumor. By assisting the body in
addressing and resolving the energy that underlies the tumor, it can result in
complete elimination of the tumor. The best selected constitutional remedy can
also support drainage and detoxification, although this is not the primary focus of
a classical prescriber.
Specific Homeopathic Remedies for Cancer:
One of the most frequently. recommended homeopathic remedies for cancer is
Arsenicum Album.
Arsenicum Album is a primary remedy for cancer and is often recommended for
individuals with terminal cancer that are entering into the death process. It helps
the individual confront and deal with their fear of death – feelings of being stuck
in limbo, not knowing what lies ahead, not knowing what to expect, feeling
terrified of the transition, afraid to let go of their life. When used appropriately, it
can be a powerful tool for assisting individuals in coming to greater peace about
the death process, enabling them to embrace the transition with greater spiritual
centeredness.
Arsenicum Album is also of great value to individuals that have just been
diagnosed with cancer and are gripped with profound fear – fear of cancer, fear
that they will never get better, fear of death, fear of not having enough money to
sustain the treatment, fear of not getting the needed medical care. In this state,
the individual sees the cancer as being bigger than themselves and bigger than
their own ability to heal themselves. They feel powerless over the cancer, seeing
it as being 100 feet tall and seeing themselves as being very small.
This is not to say that the fears that come with a cancer diagnosis are not
justified, but that these fears in an of themselves severely weaken the immune
system of the cancer individual. By taking Arsenicum Album (when indicated), it
can help the individual reconnect with a greater spiritual center, such that they
see themselves and their immune system as being bigger than the cancer.
Arsenicum album may also be indicated for family members and friends that are
gripped with these same types of fears – terror that their family member will die,
that there are no therapies available, that the situation is out of control, that a new
or different doctor is needed, that people are not taking the situation seriously
enough. In these cases, Arsenicum Album can help the individual let go of some
of these fears, making it easier for them to affirm the ability of their friend or
family member to heal themselves.
On a physical level, Arsenicum Album helps the body release fear and tension
held in the kidneys, adrenals, and nervous system. This sometimes correlates
with the detoxification of the heavy metal arsenic from these areas as well.
In some cases, Arsenicum Album can be instrumental in actually turning the
cancer around, arresting tumor growth and empowering the individual’s immune
system to turn the disease around.
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