HEALING AT HOME: THREE ESSENTIAL POINTS

Before you begin a healing journey, it’s important to know that:

1) No matter how bad it gets, you can get better.

2) Patience is key, because each body is different, and you must allow yourself time for trial and error, and for cycles of improvement as well as mistakes and setbacks. Think of yourself on a treasure hunt, picking up clues along the way.

3) If possible, seek therapies you can do at home in your own time, and on your own schedule, while listening to your body’s responses and discussing them with a trusted medical practitioner who will be your guide in healing.

Gerson Therapy Works for Lyme Patients!

Charlotte Gerson, the 88 years young daughter of Max Gerson minces no words. Peppy and unequivocal, she delivered a startling talk at the Natural News Healing Miracles event last weekend. Afterward she met with attendees and jauntily demonstrated how she could still touch her toes with no problem.

I'd known about the Gerson Institute's natural cancer cure for years and was almost star-struck to meet a woman whose clinic can cure cancer in 30-40% of terminal cancer patients. That is, cancer patients whose bodies have been so ravaged by surgery and chemotherapy that medicine can no longer help them. Many can be brought back to life naturally, through their intensive juicing and detox program. The Gerson Institute's cure rates are even higher in those who have never had conventional cancer therapies, since the immune system is in much better shape.

Before the event, I became increasingly intrigued when I heard Mike Adams of Natural News interview Charlotte Gerson. She stated that the Gerson Therapy, pioneered by her father in the 1930s, was "even helping Lyme patients." Wow, even helping Lyme patients? Did she imply that Lyme was harder to cure than cancer? How much is it helping Lyme patients? How long does it take to get results? Is it the same therapy used in cancer? I was dying to ask her my questions.

After her rousing talk I had my chance to ask her some questions, but due to her popularity, I didn't get all of them answered. First off, she said that she is limited to the Gerson Therapy, but she "has helped people." I took this to mean that Gerson Therapy must be complemented by other therapies, presumably antibiotics, whether herbal or pharmaceutical. She turned the tables on my question-asking and told me Lyme patients have to be careful of fluoride's effects on the thyroid and that we should not be showering in fluoride nor drinking it. I asked if my reverse osmosis filter was doing the trick for our drinking water, and I got a loud, "NO!" When I said I didn't know that, she said, "Well, WHO would KNOW?" She is a character! Then, off she went with another attendee bursting with their own questions.

Gerson Therapy sounds like a treatment worth investigating by any Lyme patient. She said that in cancer, the two main problems are deficiency (vitamins and immune system) and toxicity. This is true in Lyme as well, but we have the added job of killing the bugs, too.

Gratitude

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-- Natural Cures

Herbal Medicine and CFS

Herbal medicine is a useful tool in the management of CFS.  However, while herbal medicines are useful, it is important to note that they will not start to work instantly.  To completely resolve the symptoms of CFS, it may take as little as four to six weeks or as long as twelve to eighteen months, depending on the severity of the CFS and any other health issues that the person is suffering from.  Some herbs that are helpful with CFS include:

• Echinacea – this herb helps to protect cells during infection and it stops bacteria and viruses from entering the cells.  It is useful for strengthening the immune system.
• Licorice – is an antiviral herb that is useful in the chronic phase of CFS.  Licorice root also supports the endocrine system.
• Lomatium
• Astralgus – enhances the immune function and it is good for cold and flu symptoms.  It strengthens the production of white blood cells which are needed by the body in order to fight off infection and inflammation.
• Gingko Biloba – improves circulation and brain function.
• Chinese Ginseng – helps the body to fight stress and it also increases energy.  As well, it fights off viral infections and supports the immune system.
• Siberian Ginseng – increases the body’s resistance to stress, fatigue, and disease.  It also helps to improve mental alertness and is a powerful antioxidant.
• Goldenseal – is useful for helping to control infection.
• Milk Thistle – protects the liver.
• Pau D’arco – is helping for treating infections of candida.
• St John’s Wort – has antiviral properties and is also helpful for depression.
• Skullcap/Valerian Root – improves sleep, as insomnia is another problem that is associated with CFS.
• Ashwaganda – is a tonic that can improve strength, stamina, vigour and sexual energy.
• Cat’s Claw – is anti-inflammatory and also helps to promote the immune system.
• Kava Kava – is calming and helps ease the anxiety that is often associated with CFS.
• Olive Leaf – is both antifungal and antiviral.

Homoeopathy and CFS

There are many homoeopathic remedies  that are useful in the management of CFS.  You will need to consult a practitioner to find the best remedy for you but some remedies that are useful include:

• Kali phos – is helpful for fatigue that is accompanied by trembling caused by stress or overexertion.  
• Arsenicum album - is helpful for exhaustion that is accompanied by anxiety, as well as a constant feeling of cold with joint and muscle pain.
• Nux vomica – is helpful for fatigue that is caused by lack of sleep, overwork or fatigue.
• Argentum nitricum – is helpful for a person that feels fear, has anxiety, and is secretive.
• Phosphoricum acidum – is helpful for those that feel emotionally or physically drained, or apathetic.
• Picricum acidum – is helpful for those that feel dreadful even after slight exertion, especially mental exertion.
• Silicea – is helpful for headaches and exhaustion that is caused by overwork.
• Zincum metallicum – is helpful if you are forgetful and tend to repeat things.

Acupressure for CFS

Acupressure can help to improve your physical condition as well as helping you cope with the tired, weak feeling associated with CFS.  Some useful acupressure points are:

• CV6 (Sea of Energy) – this is located three finger widths below the bellybutton and pressing on this point can alleviate dizziness and confusion as well as help you to feel better overall.
• Gallbladder 20 and 21 – help to bring energy from the head and keep it circulating throughout the body.  Pressing on these points can relieve fatigue and depression, as well as helping the immune system.
• Gallbladder 41 – helps to regulate the function of the hormones.
• Back bladder points – all of the points on the back bladder help to relax and tone the nervous system.
• Kidney 3 – regulates kidney function (in TCM, a general feeling of a lack of energy is associated with an imbalance in kidney function).
• Large intestine 4, 10, and 11 – pressing on these points stimulates the large intestine so that toxins are properly disposed of.
• Liver 3 – pressing on this point relaxes the nervous system.
• Pericardium 6 – helps to relax the chest and the mind.
• Spleen 6 – helps to strengthen the blood.
• Stomach 36 – helps to improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients.

Bach Flower Remedies

Bach flower remedies are especially good for treating the emotional aspects of CFS.  Aspen is a good remedy if you are feeling fearful but you cannot explain why you are feeling that way.  Holly is helpful for relieving anger and mood swings.  Hornbeam can help to relieve fatigue and a feeling of exhaustion.  Impatiens is good for calming impatience, tension, nervousness, and irritability.  Finally, mimulus is good for those people that are shy and timid.

Exercise and CFS

Exercise is one of the most important things in the management and treatment of CFS.  This is because people that suffer from the condition do not exercise because they feel weak, and like they continually need to rest.  This rest leads to muscle wastage which results in a person feeling even more tired.  In time, this becomes a vicious cycle and exercise helps to break this cycle.  Gentle exercise leads to stronger muscles which leads to increased performance, so that people feel less tired and so that they are able to do more.  Exercise also releases endorphins in the brain, making us feel better emotionally.  It does not matter what type of exercise you choose as long as it is gentle and can be started slowly at first.  It is important to build up the amount of exercise that you do as too much exercise too soon can actually be counterproductive.

Nutrition and CFS

Nutrition is an essential part in the management of CFS.  If you suffer from CFS, you should avoid sugar and sweet foods, as these cause the blood sugar to raise and drop dramatically.  An unstable blood sugar level leads to fatigue.  If there are any foods that you are allergic or intolerant to, be sure to eliminate these from your diet.  Remember to drink plenty of water each day to help flush toxins from the body.
Eating essential fatty acids such as those present in cold water fish, nut and seed oils (such as flaxseed oil) help to strengthen the immune system.  Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.  These are high in fibre which alleviates constipation, a factor in fatigue.  It is interesting to note that 60 percent of people that suffer from CFS also suffer from candidiasis.  To help with this, eliminate all forms of sugar, and take probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria.
B vitamins are depleted in stressful situations, so it is worthwhile considering taking a supplement or eating more foods that are rich in these vitamins.  Vitamin C is helpful for immune system, while vitamin A is necessary for the production of antibodies that help to fight off viral infections.  Vitamin E is an antioxidant that stops vitamin A from being destroyed by oxygen and it helps to improve the supply of oxygen to the body’s cells.

Traditional Chinese Medicine for CFS

TCM uses a combination of acupuncture, herbs, moxibustion and lifestyle changes in helping to manage CFS.  The emphasis is on strengthening and protecting the immune system and also on conserving and generating energy.  TCM suggests that the immune system can be improved by working on the way that the body makes energy from protein sources.  In CFS, the immune system may be using as much as 60 percent of an energy storage compound in the body called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).  ATP manufactures protein to make immune antibodies and when the immune system is using all of the ATP, there is little energy left for the rest of the body, leaving you feeling very tired.  If this is the case, then acupuncture is used on the points that relate to autoimmunity and also the meridians in the body.
Herbal formulas that are useful in managing CFS include bu zhong yi qi wan, xiao chai hu wan, and astralgus ten formula.

Cure for Cancer FDA does not want you to know!

Stanislaw R. Burzynski, MD, PhD, is an internationally recognized physician and scientist who has devoted his whole life to cancer research.  Burzynski Clinic has been treating thousands of cancer patients from all over the world for over 40 years.

Dr. Burzynski is a pioneer in cancer research, known worldwide for discovering Antineoplastons, which act as molecular switches to turn off cancer cells without destroying normal cells.