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Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt - Parasites cause Lyme and CFS

2012-01-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

• Dr. Klinghardt has found immense success in treating parasites as a focus. Many that think Lyme is their problem actually are suffering from parasites. The natural sequence is to treat the parasites first and then treat the Lyme. When this is done, years of antibiotic therapy turns into weeks or months.
• Parasite patients often express the psyche of the parasites - sticky, clingy, impossible to tolerate - but a wonderful human being is behind all of that.
• We are all a composite of many personalities. Chronic infections outnumber our own cells by 10:1. We are 90% "other" and 10% "us". Our consciousness is a composite of 90% microbes and 10% us. Our thinking, feeling, creativity, and expression are 90% from the microbes within us. Patients often think, crave, and behave as if they are the parasite. Our thinking is shaded by the microbes thinking through us. The food choices, behavioral choices, and who we like is the thinking of the microbes within us expressing themselves.
• Patients will reject all treatments that affect the issue that requires treating. Patients will not guide themselves to health when the microbes have taken over.
• Viruses in the nervous system are likely not the cause of CFS. They are certainly often present, but when treated, the patient may only get a little better. The two main causes are parasites (mainly lungworm) and chronic nasal staph infection. These nasal infections enter the hypothalamus which then leads to suppression of MSH. One's level of fatigue and level of MSH are directly related. MSH is depressed by bacteria and mycotoxins.
• Parasite treatment may be needed for 6 months to a year.
• Parasites induce changes in our system to make us a comfortable host.
• Natural deworming treatments such as Hulda Clark formulations , Dr Monus , and others will kill parasites
• Mimosa pudica powder is an Ayurvedic herb that is 30 times stronger than the best medical drug. Starting with 1/2 teaspoon twice a day two days a week and working up to 1 teaspoon daily for 3 months.
• Can use rectal application of 1 capsule of BioPure Freeze-dried garlic, 100mg artemisinin, 1 teaspoon phospholipids with pure water in a bulb syringe from the local drugstore. Make the mix liposomal using the ultrasonic method used with the Klinghardt Cocktail. Hold it. This cleans the rectum and then gets absorbed such that many start to see visible evidence of worm elimination. A good first step in parasite elimination.
• Some protocols say Parasite treatment is best done with concurrent colonic therapy. 2 colonicsper week; 1 day after the other. However Dr. Monus protocol is agains colonics, since they will wash out herbs from the intestines.
• Alinia and Albendazole both cross the blood-brain barrier.
• The more you deworm, the longer you live and the healthier you are.

How These Four Herbs Protect the Liver Against Harmful Lyme Toxins

2011-12-13T13:23:00.000-08:00

Herbs can help you in several ways against Lyme disease toxins

Patients face a big challenge in trying to prevent Lyme disease toxins from aggravating symptoms and damaging vital organs like the liver. Similar to the multiple tools on a Swiss Army Knife, there are herbs that have multiple ways of helping the liver to deal with these toxins, fight infections, and reduce toxic symptoms. These herbs are especially useful when anti-Lyme medicines and treatments increase the level of toxins in the body which stress the liver and increase symptoms.

Medications and treatment can release more toxins which intensify Lyme disease symptoms
When Lyme spirochetes are killed by anti-Lyme medicines or treatments, the dead pieces of the bacteria release toxins called endotoxins in the body. The liver filters these toxins out of the blood and dumps them into your intestines to be eliminated. Huge releases of toxins can overwhelm the liver’s ability to filter them out. These toxins overflow throughout the body and can aggravate symptoms of pain, fatigue, and confusion. Aggravated symptoms due to a toxic die off of Lyme bacteria is called a Herxheimer reaction or Herx for short. Unfortunately, some people cannot eliminate these toxins very effectively.

Approximately, 25% of the population is lacking the genes to eliminate Lyme toxins¹
When antimicrobial medicines or treatments kill off infections, people who lack the genes to eliminate toxins feel much worse for longer periods of time than other people who have the genes. People who are missing the antitoxin genes get much sicker much faster than other people. These people usually take longer to recover and require more extensive support to eliminate their toxins.

Can herbs help to neutralize Lyme toxins?

There are several herbs that are effective at neutralizing Lyme disease endotoxins
Here are four herbs that help Lyme disease patients to reduce their herxheimer reactions. The anti-endotoxin properties of these herbs are demonstrated in animal studies and in clinical results with patients. Just like a Swiss Army Kinfe, these herbs can provide other benefits like protecting vital organs like the liver, killing spirochetes, and reducing inflammation.

Herb #1: Fructus Forsythiae, Chinese name: Lian Qiao²
The properties of this herb are bitter, and cool. Forsythia clears heat, eliminates toxins, treats bleeding under the skin that produces red and purple lesions (purpura), stops vomiting, and promotes urination. This herb is used extensively to treat viral infections that produce heat in the heart and phlegm the lungs³. It treats high fever, irritability, delirium, red swollen eyes, sore throat, ulcers on the tongue, intestinal or lung abscesses, sores, lesions, ulcerations, lumps, nodules, and furuncles.

In one canine study, forsythia was found to be the most effective at clearing bacterial endotoxins⁴. This herb has also been used to reduce inflammation in a guinea pig study. Forsythia has liver protecting properties. The essential oil of forsythia inhibits Staphylococcus aureus, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Bacillus dysenteriae, Hemolytic streptococcus group a, Hemolytic streptococcus group b, Neisseria catarrhalis, Salmonella typhi, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus proteus, Bordetella pertussis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, leptospira, and influenza viruses. This herb is very safe to use and there were no documented cautions or contraindications with medications at the time of publication.

Herb #2: Radix Scutellariae, Chinese name: Huang Qin⁵
The properties of this herb are: bitter and cold. Scutellaria is used to clear heat, reduce symptoms of infection and inflammation, sedate heat symptoms, eliminate toxins, stop bleeding, calm and stabilize the fetus, and for disorders of the skin, eyes, ears, throat, and nose. It is used to treat abdominal fullness, poor appetite, nausea, sensations of heaviness, thirst with no desire to drink, and people with the diagnostic signs of a red tongue with a greasy yellow coating.

This herb is also used to treat jaundice with bright yellow skin, infectious hepatitis, dysentery, foul-smelling diarrhea, fever, heat sensations in the chest and abdomen, irritability, sore throat, toothache, oral ulcers, tonsillitis, epigastric burning and discomfort, and constipation. Scutellaria is also used to treat burning, scanty, painful, dark urination which may be cloudy or bloody. This herb also treats cough with yellow sputum, yellow nasal discharge, fever, shortness of breath, dry mouth, chest congestion, sore throat, and eye disorders with redness and pain. Scutellaria also treats lesions, sores, and ulcerations.

It stimulates gallbladder activity and has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Scutellaria inhibits the cancer-causing effects of fungal toxins, is used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, reduces anxiety and stress, and relieves headaches. Scutellaria is used to treat encephalitis, hepatitis, Scarlet fever, bacterial eye infections, and hypertension.

It has a wide spectrum inhibitory effect against beta-hemolytic streptococcus (Group B strep), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (which causes problems in cystic fibrosis patients), E. coli, Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough), Vibrio cholerae (cholera), and multiple influenza viruses. It also kills leptospira (another spirochete disease) and is highly effective at neutralizing endotoxins⁶. A compound from Scutellaria called baicalin potentiates the effectiveness of antibiotics such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, and cefotaxime. This herb enhances the antibiotic effect of beta-lactam antibiotics against drug resistant staph infections like MRSA and beta-lactam resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This herb is very safe to use and there were no documented cautions or contraindications with medications at the time of publication.

Herb #3: Radix Bupleuri, Chinese name: Chai Hu⁷
The properties of this herb are bitter, acrid, and cool. Bupleurum is used to treat disorders that have chills and fever, fullness and distention of the chest and hypochondriac region, a bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, poor appetite, nausea and vertigo, and irritability. It is used specifically used to guide pathogenic illnesses, like malaria, out of the body. This property makes it an excellent supporting herb for patients with Babesia.

This herb also treats emotional distress, headache, eye disorders, breast swelling and pain, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, menstrual cramps, and jaundice. Bupleurum treats prolapse of internal organs including the rectum and uterus, shortness of breath, fatigue, and hypermenorrhea. It is used to treat pain, relieve insomnia, reduce inflammation, protect the liver, induce the flow of bile, reduce cholesterol, and stimulate the immune system. This herb is used along with other herbs to treat colds, cough, influenza, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Bupleurum has an inhibitory effect against beta-hemolytic streptococcus (Group B strep), Vibrio cholerae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, leptospira, some influenza viruses, poliomyelitis viruses, and hepatitis viruses. The saponin compounds in demonstrated an anti-endotoxin effect even at very low concentrations in one rabbit study⁸. This herb should be used with caution in patients that are deficient in fluids and have signs of excess heat.

The herb formula Minor Bupleurum Decoction reduced the bioavailability of tolbutamide in one rat study. When used in combination with interferon, there may be an increased risk of acute pneumonitis. One theory is that the herbal combination may over stimulate neutraphils (white blood cells that are part of the innate immune system) to release granulocytes elastase and oxygen radicals which can then damage lung tissue. The single herb Bupleurum may not have the same risk as the herbal combination. This herb has a very low toxicity.

Herb #4: Fructus Gardenia, Chinese name: Zhi Zi⁹
The properties of this herb are bitter and cold. Gardenia is used to reduce swelling and pain, and to treat febrile disorders, liver infections, and gall bladder infections. It is highly effective in treating irritability, frustration and restlessness, heartburn, high fever, short temper, delirium, depression, and semi-consciousness. This herb also treats carbuncles, furuncles, ulcers, abscesses, headache, red eyes, toothache, sore throat, ulcers on the tongue, and constipation. It is also effective for treating jaundice, infectious hepatitis, gall bladder inflammation, gallstones, urinary tract infections, and painful urination. Gardenia is also used to treat bleeding disorders hematuria (blood in the urine), hemoptysis (coughing up blood), hematemesis (vomiting blood), and epistaxis (nosebleeds). This herb is used especially when the color of the blood is bright red. It is also used for treating traumatic injuries with swelling and bruises like sprains, strains, soft-tissue injuries, and musculoskeletal injuries.

This herb should be used with caution for patients with loose stools combined with a decreased intake of food. This herb can possibly cause drowsiness and sedation. It is to be used with caution in people who operate heavy machinery or in people when they drive vehicles. It may increase the drug induced sleeping time of barbituates which was found in one animal study. In other animal studies, this herb has reduced blood pressure because of it’s stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Gardenia has been found to lower liver enzymes and serum bilirubin, and protects and prevents liver cells from dying. It also stimulates contraction of the gall bladder, production of bile, and increases excretion of bile into the intestines in animal studies. In another mouse study, a Gardenia compound called genipin prevented glutathione depletion, reduced tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), and demonstrated antioxidative properties¹⁰. Two other compounds found in Gardenia, Crocin and crocetin have anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, and anti-cancer effects. These two compounds also provide neuroprotection in one rat study by reducing the production of various neurotoxic molecules which shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease¹¹. It also protected mice from E. coli endotoxin sepsis in another study¹².

Gardenia inhibits Staphylococcus aureus, Neisseria meningtidis, and dermatophytes. It also kills leptospira and schistosoma.

The right herbs can help you to protect your liver, kill spirochetes, and neutralize toxinsJust like a Swiss Army Knife, these herbs have multiple properties for helping you to overcome the multiple challenges of a Lyme infection. Through their ability to neutralize endotoxins, these herbs have helped Lyme patients to reduce Herxheimer symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fatigue quickly. Most of these herbs are very safe and have a very low toxicity. Working with a Lyme literate herbalist can help you to develop a proper, safe, and effective herbal strategy for protecting your liver from toxins, killing Lyme and co-infections, and reducing painful Herxheimer reactions.

Sexy Raw Veganist

2011-11-27T23:24:00.000-08:00

I recently met Karyn at her Karyn's raw vegan bistro and beauty place in Chicago.

All I can say, she is amazing! Full of radiating energy, beautiful, happy, and authentic in her believes.

Trust me, she looks even younger than on the picture at 64! Yes, 64 y.o.!

Go Vegan!

KARYN CALABRESE is the sexagenarian who opened (according to Karyn) America's first raw restaurant in 1992 in Chicago of all places. Since then, business-headed Calabrese has created something of a raw health and wellness empire that encompasses a shop, spa, three restaurants, supplement and nutritional ranges and makeup. As the walking talking poster-woman for the lifestyle she promotes, packages and sells, I buy into it wholesale. She radiates energy from her honed figure and crease-less, youthful face, has the lithe body of a dancer 30 years her junior, hasn't been ill in decades and possesses an earnest passion that would put most university-aged idealist to shame.

~ Cure the Incurable ~ All you need to know about Lyme Disease

2011-11-22T20:21:00.000-08:00

Katrina Starzhynskaya will reveal how she healed herself from Lyme Disease when western doctors labeled her "incurable". She will answer all your question. The phone call will last an hour (6-7 pm PCT). Please, post all your questions in advance to the "Health-Mastery"
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Health Mastery Program

2011-11-11T23:33:00.000-08:00

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Cure Cancer in 16 weeks!

2011-10-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

Health Videos - Every Cancer Can be Cured in Weeks

Immune system booster

2011-10-17T19:25:00.000-07:00

Do you feel like you are always getting colds, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue or sinus infections? Well, maybe you need to do a cleanse that focuses on boosting your immune system, so your body can defend itself better from bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. A good time to start thinking about boosting your immune system is before flu season comes around, or before any airplane travel.

Our immune system is supposed to protect us from these everyday illnesses, but our lifestyle choices can weaken this protective shield, leaving us vulnerable to disease and infections. A lot of the food we ingest is man-made, processed junk that put stress on your body and immune system. We should really be focusing on fresh, natural food. By cleansing out some bad lifestyle habits and junk food you can have your body fighting off every germ that comes your way!

Here are a few foods to eat and foods to avoid while you’re doing an immune system cleanse. Remember to be realistic - cutting out 100 percent of the bad stuff is probably not going to happen! However, if you try to stick to the plan for 2 weeks and work out a diet and lifestyle that work for you, then you’ll start to see some real improvements to your health.

Immune System Suppressors

These are the foods and lifestyle choices that actually weaken your immune system.

Alcohol and Coffee

Both alcohol and coffee lower the amount of white blood cells in your bloodstream. This weakens your body’s defenses against illness. They both impair the body’s absorption of vital nutrients, weakening the body and making it more susceptible to illness.

Cigarettes

Cigarettes contain arsenic, cadmium, formaldehyde, to name just a few of the toxic chemicals that enter your system whenever you light up. All of these will impair your immune function - irritated lungs are much more vulnerable to infection.

Sugar

Too much sugar can also suppress your immune system. Avoid sugar, honey, syrup, chocolate, and check labels for anything ending in “ose”. Avoid white flour and white flour products too - they affect the immune system in much the same way.

Coconut Benefits

2011-10-14T00:33:00.000-07:00

The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."

The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. On many islands coconut is a

Harvested coconuts lined up on the beach.

staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.

Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life." Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers.

Coconut In Traditional Medicine

People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance as a effective medicine. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine.

In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds.

Coconut In Modern Medicine

Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:

Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

Helps protect against osteoporosis.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

Improves digestion and bowel function.

Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

Reduces inflammation.

Supports tissue healing and repair.

Supports and aids immune system function.

Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Functions as a protective antioxidant.

Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

Reduces epileptic seizures.

Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

Dissolves kidney stones.

Helps prevent liver disease.

Is lower in calories than all other fats.

Supports thyroid function.

Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Helps control dandruff.

Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

Is completely non-toxic to humans.

See Research to read some of the published studies regarding the above mentioned uses of coconut products.

Coconut Oil

While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine.

Once mistakenly believed to be unhealthy because of its high saturated fat content, it is now known that the fat in coconut oil is a unique and different from most all other fats and possesses many health giving properties. It is now gaining long overdue recognition as a nutritious health food.

Coconut oil has been described as "the healthiest oil on earth." That's quite a remarkable statement. What makes coconut oil so good? What makes it different from all other oils, especially other saturated fats?

The difference is in the fat molecule. All fats and oils are composed of molecules called fatty acids. There are two methods of classifying fatty acids. The first you are probably familiar with, is based on saturation. You have saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats. Another system of classification is based on molecular size or length of the carbon chain within each fatty acid. Fatty acids consist of long chains of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached. In this system you have short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), and long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Coconut oil is composed predominately of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), also known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).

The vast majority of fats and oils in our diets, whether they are saturated or unsaturated or come from animals or plants, are composed of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Some 98 to 100% of all the fatty acids you consume are LCFA.

The size of the fatty acid is extremely important. Why? Because our bodies respond to and metabolize each fatty acid differently depending on its size. So the physiological effects of MCFA in coconut oil are distinctly different from those of LCFA more commonly found in our foods. The saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are predominately medium-chain fatty acids. Both the saturated and unsaturated fat found in meat, milk, eggs, and plants (including most all vegetable oils) are composed of LCFA.

MCFA are very different from LCFA. They do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and help to protect against heart disease. MCFA help to lower the risk of both atherosclerosis and heart disease. It is primarily due to the MCFA in coconut oil that makes it so special and so beneficial.

There are only a very few good dietary sources of MCFA. By far the best sources are from coconut and palm kernel oils.

Heliotherapy-Fun under the Sun!

2011-09-27T02:54:00.000-07:00

One of the oldest health care practices is heliotherapy or sunbathing. This ancient healing practice has been used for thousands of years to keep people in high states of health and to fight common illnesses by boosting immunity. Modern research on the remarkable health benefits of Vitamin D confirm that sunbathing is one of the most important health care practices available to us today.

Heliotherapy – Benefits of Sunbathing

Since the dawn of time up until the past two-hundred years, people lived and worked outdoors in the light of the sun. We now wake up in our homes, get in our car and drive to the office. For most of us, the only time we spend outdoors is simply walking back and forth to our vehicles. We make this even worse by wearing sunglasses which keep our eyes from receiving any of the sun’s beneficial rays.

Brief History

The first recorded instances of sunbathing are to be found in ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome, Babylon, Assyria, and Persia. The Egyptians, Babylonians, and Assyrians had their sun-gardens, and many of these people gave the sun the dignity of a god.

In the third century AD, sun worship, which at that time was called “Mithraism”, practically became the universal religion. The introduction of Christianity put an end to the widespread practice of sunbathing for nearly a thousand years, as the Christians of the time deemed sunbathing to be a “sin.”

The Romans used sunbaths in training their gladiators because it would strengthen and enlarge their muscles. The physicians of this time also considered the sun to be “the best food and medicine in the world”.

Benefits

Dr G D Babbitt, in his book, Human Culture and Cure, makes the following comment on sunlight:

“There is a vast array of forces of every kind, including iron, magnesium, sodium, carbon, and other elements conveyed by the sunlight, but why shall we not take these elements in their ordinary form from our drugstores, and not go to the trouble of taking sun-baths? Because when these elements are given us in so refined a form, as to come directly from the sun as an ether, or to float skywards and be driven to us by the solar rays, they must be far more penetrating, enduring, safe, pleasant, and upbuilding to the mental system than if they were used in a crude form.”

Statistics done by Danish scientist Thorwald Madsen show that disease, particularly infectious disease, occurs most frequently during the seasons in which the people get the least amount of sunshine. He concluded: “The prevalence of disease corresponds to the amount and intensity of the sunshine. The more sunshine, the greater the resistance to disease; the less sunshine, the lower resistance to disease.”

People who practice sunbathing have shown dramatically lowered blood pressure, regulated blood sugar, lowered cholesterol and an increased white blood cell count.

Summary

Heliotherapy utilizes the beneficial effects of the sun, air and light to make a person healthier. It is only recently that the medical profession has decided that the sun must be damaging and dangerous to our health.

The sun’s rays are effective against various diseases from the tenth century, so it’s almost a tradition.

Heliotherapy has beneficial effects on the rickets Disease that develops during childhood and is developed by a lack of vitamin D, from the sun.

Another benefit is its stimulating effect, which is why it is considered that people in warmer tropical areas are more cheerful and happy. Thus, the heliotherapy is used as a remedy for anxiety or depression and other disorders of this type.

Heliotherapy also offers benefits over affections skin. Exposure to sunlight causes a mild irritation to the skin capillaries dilate the surface of the skin surface, thereby increasing the blood flow through the skin and helps to advance the recovery.

Furthermore, this technique can also improve appetite and some respiratory diseases.

What modern medicine does not understand is the sun does not cause cancer at all. The sun is simply an accelerator. If you are eating unhealthy and adding more toxins to your body, a large excess of sun exposure will maximize this towards an ill effect.

On the other hand, if you are eating a very healthy diet, the sun maximizes those benefits and actually accelerates your path towards health and longevity.

Marissa Cassella -- Lyme Warrior

2011-09-20T01:41:00.000-07:00

I went across a Facebook profile that got my attention immediately…

Marissa is a 19-year young gorgeous girl. When you see her profile picture, you might think you stumbled upon a runway model enjoying luxurious travels and get-aways…

Marissa has her constant "get-aways"… to the hospitals and ERs…

I am amazed by her optimism and strong will power!

My Lyme Journey

This album is just a VERY TINY piece of what I have been through the past three years suffering with Chronic Lyme disease and Coinfections.

This is just small part of what Marissa has to go through…

If you can help this beautiful young girl to recover from Lyme Disease, please, contact Marissa

or me at Katrina@nothing-is-incurable.com

TOUCHED BY LYME: Chronic Lyme disease steals life.

2011-09-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Laurie Martin, a Californian who has struggled with both tick-borne infections and colon cancer, states that cancer "pales" in comparison to the pain and suffering of Lyme disease. She asks friends and family to join her in donating money for Lyme research.

Laurie's Lyme disease Journey
It is daunting to write about having Lyme disease, as most of my life I have spent hiding it like a deep, dark family secret.
Putting on a good face, acting as if I was "fine" and when the very bad days came, I would shut off my phone, pull the curtains, and crawl into my cave.
Imagine if you can, the worst flu you've ever had and then imagine having it day after day, year after year, interspersed with times of health when you think, "finally it's over, i've got my life back", only to get sick again over and over for 30 years.
I am 56 years old. When I was 25, I spent time painting landscapes in the Santa Barbara mountains. One day, I noticed a strange rash and thought little of it. About a month later I came down with a terrible “flu.”
This began a journey that I could have never imagined. For the next 5 years, I crawled through my life with unrelenting, extreme joint and muscle pain, severe fatigue and a list of strange and changing symptoms that stole my life and my son’s childhood away. I spent over $50,000 in that five years alone pursuing every possibility of healing from fasting to clinics in Mexico to bizarre treatments. My library of "Get Well" Books is truly staggering.
I actually was a lucky one; something [not sure which treatment] helped….around the age of 30 I got better and was able to have a life. Now rather than being sick constantly, I would get sick every 6 weeks or so for about 3-7 days with bouts of a month here or there. But I was ecstatic to be able to live again!
And live I did! Never knowing when you’re going to be sick is an amazing motivator to live as fully as you can. I did everything I could in my “well” times to grab life fully. I “gave up hope” at ever being well. While this may sound strange to most people, giving up hope allowed me to accept this strange and unknown illness and grab hold of the times I had. I stopped looking for a “cure” and put all my energy into living.
When I was 47, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I am convinced that my 22 year fight with Lyme disease culminated in my body breaking down.
I was treated for 9 months with chemotherapy and steroids. Near the end of this treatment, I got extremely ill again. I remember a day sitting in the oncology unit, crying, knowing with certainty that my “old, unknown illness” had come back in full force - more severe than ever.
Cancer paled next to the despair of knowing I was facing this terrible dark place again – of constant pain, fatigue and whole body sickness. With cancer, i could still live life even though i might be facing death. But this illness was a living death.
My search for a diagnosis began again in earnest. I was tested and diagnosed with Lyme disease and babesia 6 years ago. I remember the day I found out. I was so happy to finally know what had been wrong with me for 24 years. It was like a miracle and I allowed myself to hope again. Hope that finally this would be over.
That happiness was misplaced. The last 6 years has been a journey of severe illness. I now know that chemotherapy and steroids can cause permanent damage to a person with Lyme making it much more difficult to get well and stay well.
It’s a simple and stark reality. Chronic Lyme disease steals life. Most days are a struggle to do the simplest things. My goals for a day: do my IVs, be kind, be grateful for my incredible family and friends, do only what I can do, go outside, pet my dog.
Lyme disease has taught me acceptance and gratefulness. And for those lessons I am deeply thankful.....but honestly I would give them up in a second to run out, grab a kayak and head to Mexico.
Please help me raise money for Lyme disease research.

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The TOUCHED BY LYME blog is written by Dorothy Kupcha Leland, CALDA’s VP for Education and Outreach. Contact her at dleland@lymedisease.org.

Success with Liver Flush

2011-09-12T17:40:00.000-07:00

  The liver flush diet or liver cleanse diet is a diet consisting of liver cleansing foods, liver cleansing herbs, liver cleansing teas and liver cleansing tonics. Liver cleansing foods are whole uncooked unprocessed whole natural organic fresh fruits, vegetables, sprouted grains, sprouted legumes, sprouted seeds and sprouted nuts. Raw living foods contain life force as seen in kirlian photography under the microscope. This life force protects the cell membrane in liver cells. Food with life force gives life force to the beings that consume it. When you cook your food you kill the life force and the natural digestive enzymes that promote healthy liver function.

    Eating a mostly raw food diet preferably organic for 1-4 weeks prior to doing a liver detox is advised to maximize your liver flushing experience. Preparing your liver for a liver flush is one of the most important things to consider before doing the liver detox. Preparation usually means modifying your diet to meet the needs of your liver for your next liver cleanse. Fruits and vegetable in the colors yellow, green, orange, red and purple and said to be the best liver cleansing foods.

    Liver cleansing herbs like milk thistle, burdock and dandelion are very healing, restoring, and cleansing for the liver. Apples, apple juice and apple cider vinegar are among some of the most beneficial foods for cleansing the liver. Apples contain malic acid which breaks down and dissolves liver stones. Apple cider vinegar contains more malic acid than does apple juice or apples. Malic acid comes in a concentrated powdered form from your health food store. Orthophosphoric acid is another liver flush product which dissolves liver and gallbladder stones. You only need a 20-30 drops in water, a little bit goes a long way. You do 20-30 drops 2-3 times per day. Brush your teeth after taking orthophosphoric acid cause it can take the enamel off your teeth.
Liver Flush: 4 Easy Steps

(1) Drink 2-8 oz organic cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. There are many organic cold pressed olive oil's on the market they all work great I like spectrum, barioni (stone crushed) and love your liver's brand.

(2) Drink 2-8 oz organic fresh squeezed lemon juice.You can alternate sips between olive oil and lemon juice or you can just drink one at a time. Mixing them together may be more suitable for some people, while drinking them one at a time may be best for others. In any case just get it down and keep it down. Stones may soon be on their way from leaving your body. Better out than in is the general consensus.

(3) Consume 50-500 mg niacin B3 (Vitamin B3). Niacin comes in 100, 250 and 500mg tablets. There is a no flush version which keeps you from flushing red and getting itchy it works just as good without the red/itchy part. The no flush version ,ay be more convenient for most people. Some people may be allergic to niacin so start out with a small dose like 50 mg and work up from there. Niacin is nothing more the vitamin B3, it is sold at health food stores around the globe. People with Gilbert's syndrome and people on blood thinners are not suppose to take niacin. The purpose of niacin is to dilate the bile duct so stones can pass easily through the common bile duct with out restriction. Niacin acts as a safety precaution so liver stones and gallbladder stones don't get stuck during the liver flush. Stones getting stuck is very rare, but in any case if stones did get stuck you may need surgery to get them out. There may be extreme pain. Taking niacin almost eliminates the chances in this extremely rare scenario.

(4) Perform a coffee enema 8-32 oz.The coffee enema is also used to dilate the bile duct. This is another safety precaution so stones don't get stuck in the bile duct. Note that the coffee enema also stimulates the liver to go into detox dumping mode. This liver stimulant will cause your liver to dump more toxins than you previously would have with out the enema. Don't skip the coffee enema it is a power way to eliminate more toxins and have a more successful liver flush. For the coffee enema you will need to make organic coffee and bring it to room temperature. You will need to buy an enema bulb, bag or bucket. Basically you are placing coffee into your colon. Lay on your right side and insert the coffee into your bum until you have put 8-32 oz into your colon. Then massage your lower right area just above your hip where your colon is, also do inversion where you lay on your back and bring your legs over your head and pump your stomach. Hold the coffee for 5-10 min and release it into the toilet.

Bonus Liver Flush Ingredients

Bonus Steps

(1) Take 1-2 table spoons of epsom salt in water. Epsom salt relaxes the bile duct and when used in combination with the niacin and coffee enema everything is optimized. You can take this at any time during the flush. Mix it with a glass of water and drink.

(2) Do a castor oil pack over the liver 1hr per day for 4 days. The castor pack is when you place castor oil over your liver and add heat to the oil.

How to make a castor pack?

a) Cut a 4"x4" cotton cloth
b) Buy castor oil and place a generous amount of castor oil over the cotton cloth. Place the soaked cloth over you liver located at lower right rib cage. It with stick to your body from the casor oil.
c) Wrap the plastic wrap around the cator pack.
d) Boil water and put it in a hot water bottle/bag. Lay down and place the hater water bag over your castor compress. Let the heat be applied for 1 hr then take off the castor pack and save for tomorrow. Do a castor compress for 1 hr once a day for 4 days leading to the flush

HEALING AT HOME: THREE ESSENTIAL POINTS

2011-08-26T19:20:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-21T00:47:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-18T22:57:00.000-07:00

Cure Lyme Disease with Juice Feast!

2011-08-17T01:52:00.000-07:00

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-- Natural Cures

2011-08-07T20:31:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-02T12:43:00.000-07:00

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.

Liver Detox Diet

2011-07-23T20:55:00.000-07:00

Liver Detox Diet – Your complete diet plan

Liver detox diet can be of great help to enhance liver health. Liver is responsible to complete a lot many functions in the human body. Even after suffering from innumerable abuse because of alcohol and several other drugs, it doesn’t fall short of its functions. Still it is quite a neglected organ of the human body. Hence, it is imperative that the toxicity levels of the liver should be bought down with an effective liver detox diet, so that the liver is better able to perform its function and bless you with good health all through your life.

Getting prepared

Before you get started, the body of an individual should first be prepared for the liver detox diet, for maximum benefit. So, a person must stop consuming caffeine, fatty food, alcohol, meat, junk food and decaf at least a week before they plan to get started with their detox diet.

Switching over to vegetables and fresh fruits along with increased intake of water, wheat bread and less consumption of sugar is the right thing to do. You may include turmeric powder and rosemary tea in your diet and start taking artichoke and dandelion supplements.

The one week liver detox diet

The duration of a liver detox diet is one week.

1-3 days

During this time, you have to take entirely liquid diet. This would mean drinking 10-12 water glasses everyday along with freshly squeezed lime juice. It is advisable not to take any beverages at this time, including milk, milk shakes, yoghurt and others.

You may feel fatigued in these three days as the toxins are flushed out fro your system. Little exercise or walk will be a good idea. This speeds up the elimination process of toxins.

4-6 days

You can now take freshly squeezed fruit juices that are prepared from organically matured vegetables and fruits. The intake of water remains the same as in the previous phase, though the addition or elimination of lemon juice is your call now.

Prepare a juice every morning, using celery, oranges and apples and carrots. Continue with drinking rosemary tea, twice or thrice, everyday.

Boil four different kinds of vegetables every afternoon, such as broccoli, carrots, spinach, celery and potatoes and prepare their vegetable broth. Once you have chopped the vegetables, boil them, filter them and drink its broth after an interval or every three hours.

7th day

Fresh vegetables and fruits that are grown organically can now be included in your diet. You may steam them or consume them raw. Rosemary tea and intake of water remains the same. Do not forget to take your dandelion supplement.

This is a perfect liver detox diet. Now, you can gradually switch over to your normal diet, though it is good to restrict alcohol beverages for at least one more week after the completion of diet.

After I go through 7 day program, I use Liver-Nano detox .

Quantum Liver Nano-Detox supports rapid pain relief, often clearing pain within minutes. It also supports the body's natural histamine process and cellular DNA repair. Most importantly, Liver Nano-Detox facilitates optimal liver and gallbladder cleansing especially when used in conjunction with liver and gallbladder cleansing programs. Additionally, Liver Nano-Detox helps stimulate the flow of bile, aids in fat digestion, encourages healthy blood lipids and promotes the rejuvenate of the liver.

Nanized, grade 10, ayurvedic Indian turmeric; Promotes pain relief and DNA repair, aids fat digestion, helps rejuvenate the liver. Supports the bodies natural histamine process. Enourages healthy blood lipids.

Chlorella Restores Health; Cure Cancer, Lyme, Autoimmune

2011-07-14T21:34:00.000-07:00

Many diseases seem to be on the rise throughout the world. For this reason, people are looking for ways to prevent, treat and reverse the effects of these diseases and the chlorella benefits cannot be discounted. Some diseases that may benefit from the inclusion of chlorella in the diet include all types of cancer, hypoglycemia, depression, intestinal ulcers and asthma. Even things that may not be overly severe, such as constipation and body odor, can benefit from the use of this product. Once you start taking chlorella, you will notice an improvement in your overall health and will feel better as a result. In fact, many consider chlorella to be the perfect food.

There are many different brands you can find in health food stores or online. I personally use This Brand.

Another of the chlorella benefits is that it helps the body to break down metallic toxins. These toxins include lead, cadmium and mercury among others. The use of this product is also great for strengthening the response of your immune system. Japan, in particular, has focused on chlorella and its ability to help detoxify the body and neutralize or remove toxins and substances that are poisonous. Studies in the United States and Europe have backed up these findings . This process can take anywhere from three to six months and will depend in large part on how much chlorella you have added to your diet.

Chlorella benefits include, but are not limited to:

Helping your heart to utilize magnesium - Magnesium is essential for proper heart function. Chlorella also helps to prevent anemia while stimulating the body to product more red blood cells.

Improving your digestive system - Chlorella helps to eliminate bad breath as well as foul smelling stools. Constipation is also relieved with the use of this product.

Fighting cancer - Interferon helps your body fight cancer. Chlorella increase interferon levels. Additionally, this helps to boost the immune system.

Balancing the pH levels of the body - Our body's pH level is ideally between 7.2 and 7.4. This is considered neutral. Often though this drops as we eat junk food or processed foods. This allows diseases to start and grow.

Normalized blood pressure and blood sugar - Low blood sugar leads to improper brain and heart function. Your body also doesn't metabolize energy properly. High blood pressure can lead to strokes and/or heart attacks.

Chlorella is a whole food, one that is a complete protein. It contains all of the essential B vitamins as well as vitamins C and E. In addition, chlorella contains all of the major minerals including iron and zinc. Not only does this food boost the immune system, it also accelerates healing and protects against radiation. Chlorella benefits include help in the prevent of degenerative diseases, relief from arthritis pain, help in losing weight and aid in Candida albicans treatment.

If you are looking for one food that can do it all, look no further than chlorella. A number of studies have proven the chlorella benefits and you can receive these also. No matter what you are suffering from, be it joint and tissue inflammation, high blood pressure, diabetes or mineral deficiencies, chlorella can help. Your overall health will improve and you can live life to the fullest.

Raw Vegan Diet-- Cure to Lyme, Cancer, Autoimmune

2011-07-04T01:31:00.000-07:00

The Amazing Benefits

Of The Raw Vegan Diet

Since I have moved to San Diego, I turned to raw vegan (I have been a vegetarian for years...)

Forget cooked or gourmet vegan, if you really want to be healthy -raw vegan is the way to go. The key word here is RAW. Anything that is cooked, fired, or heated above 118°F, and processed, is unhealthy for you, even if it is labeled "vegan". LIVE foods, in their natural untampered state is what it's all about. Cooked food is dead food and quickly spoils and becomes toxic in your system. Live raw food does not spoil or decompose quickly and is packed with energy, minerals, vitamins, and everything you need to stay healthy.Most of the world's population still thrives on a plant-based diet, much of it raw. It is largely here in the "modern" Western world where the animal-based diet dominates. Animal-based diets which include meat, dairy, and eggs, are responsible for most of our modern diseases and illnesses. Meat and milk alone, especially in their processed states, are the primary causes of a slew of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and a host of other maladies. Grains, which are plant-based but artificially farmed or produced, can also be problematic, especially wheat and white-flour based products.

Most of these foods cannot be eaten raw and must be cooked, processed, or treated before we can ingest them, and that is where the problem begins. Cooking not only kills the food destroying its nutrients or enzymes, it changes its composition and makes it very difficult for the body to digest or process. Perhaps even worse than the cooking are the chemicals and additives(sugar and salt being major) in our food which are extremely harmful and addictive. Most foods are becoming increasingly tampered with both chemically and genetically. That is why it is best to go to a local farmer's market and buy fresh and/or organic rather than rely on your supermarket. Corporate mass-producers of food are only interested in profit, not health.

Even better than relying on farmers is growing the food yourself. If you have a garden or plot of land, count yourself lucky. Turn that useless lawn into a fruit and vegetable garden. For those in the colder climates, greenhouses, solariums and indoor crop growing are becoming increasingly feasible. Compost makes the best fertilizer. Most of us, however, still need to rely on the markets, so be picky and demand fresh quality produce, free of any pesticides or other chemicals.

The raw vegan diet is plant-based and basically includes raw fruits and vegetables, nuts and nut pastes or butters, seeds, grain and legume sprouts, plant oils, herbs, and fresh juices -preferably organic. Organic produce, though more expensive, is much sweeter-tasting and healthier than non-organic. Switching to a raw vegan diet from the modern cooked diet can be a huge step and may produce a serious detox crisis so it is advisable to first take intermediate steps like going vegetarian or vegan and getting off of refined sugar and salt and other harmful or addictive chemicals. Bread, baked goods and flour or grain products in general are perhaps the most addictive foods of all. Our modern Western diet is very taste-oriented and we are basically all drug addicts, so this is the hardest part to get over before you can enjoy the benefits of a natural raw diet, but the fight will be worth it. It usually takes about a month or two for the old food cravings to subside or vanish, depending on your particular state, or method of transition.

One of the first effects of the raw food diet is the weight you will lose. No matter how much raw fruits or veggies you eat you will never gain weight. You will in fact LOSE weight, especially if you are unhealthy or overweight. It is the perfect weight loss diet! The reason we gain a lot of weight on cooked or processed foods is because the body must retain more water to neutralize all the toxins you accumulate on suc a diet. When you eat raw and organic there are no toxins to dilute or neutralize so all that water(toxins included) is flushed out. Also, raw live foods are much easier to digest or assimilate putting less burden on your digestive system and more time into cleaning or repairing your body. For those of you who can't chew or digest properly, a blender or processor is the solution. Smoothies are alright, especialy in the mornings or start of your day, but eating your fruits and veggies whole is always best(as nature intended). All that chopping and grinding chases away much of the life force and there is always the danger of metal or plastic residue going into your food. Many complain about becoming too skinny on the raw vegan diet, but that's usually because there's a lot of damage, addiction, or repair to take care of. Once the cleansing and repair work is done you will naturally regain some weight or whatever your body deems is ideal for you. Most of us are much heavier than we should be.

The other effect of the raw food diet is of course the way you look and feel. Once you're past the detox phase, your energy or strength will soar and so will your alertness or concentration. Gone will be your aches and pains or whatever was chronically ailing you. Your eyes will become brighter, your skin softer, and your gait or step faster and better coordinated. Best of all you will slow down or even reverse the aging process, especially if you combine this diet with fasting. Sometimes special cleanses are necessary to get rid of those tough and pesky parasites or deeply inbedded toxins which can impede or slow down your healing process.

Healthier, of course, also means happier. You will radiate joy and confidence and will wonder why everyone else is not eating this way. But you must persist. Most people give up too early, often after a few days or weeks into raw diet. It takes at least a month or two to start appreciating the benefits. Things start to stablize after two or three months. If you are old or in bad shape it is only natural that you will have to wait longer to correct or reverse all those years of indulgence, neglect and abuse. For such, the cleansing and rebuilding process could take anywhere from a several months to several years.

Not only will you be doing yourself a favor on the raw vegan diet, but the planet as well. Can you imagine if everyone was a raw vegan? No more disease or pain. No more pollution, industry, or corruption. Everyone would be healthy and happy and the animals and the planet itself would benefit enormously and be greatful. Real food is raw and live and good for you and produced and packaged by nature herself, ready to be eaten and enjoyed. Everything else is man's perversion or experimentation and carries with it a high price. Be smart, be healthy, be a raw vegan!

Juice Fasting Cure

2011-07-01T23:33:00.000-07:00

Juice fasting makes every other natural method work faster: massage therapy works faster for fibromyalgia, acupuncture works faster for pain, energy healing is sped up, etc. Juice fasting is a multidimensional experience in which total body transformation occurs. There are a wide range of metabolic changes and experiences. The blood and lymph are detoxified. When juice fasting, the release of toxins from the colon, kidneys, bladder, lungs, sinuses, and skin clears out complications that have arisen from a bad diet and unhealthy lifestyle. The benefits of following a juice fast include heightened spiritual awareness and relaxation of the body, mind, and emotions. Many people feel a sense of letting go of pain from the past and developing a positive attitude towards the present. During juice fasting, the body is able to clean out its system because it is not expending energy towards the digestive organs.

Raw juices contain certain natural medicines, vegetal hormones and antibiotics. For instance, string beans are said to contain insulin-like substance. Certain hormones needed by the pancreas to produce insulin are present in cucumber and onion juices. Fresh juices of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and radish contain antibiotic properties.

Juice fasting fruits and vegetable juices may be divided into six main types. These are:

Juices from acid fruits like orange, lemon, grapefruit, strawberry and pineapple.
Juices from vegetable fruits, namely, tomato and cucumber.
Juices from green leafy vegetables like cabbage, celery, lettuce, spinach, parsley and watercress.
Juices from root vegetables like beetroot, carrot, onion, potato and radish. Generally speaking, fruit juices stir up toxins and acids in the body, thereby stimulating the eliminative processes. Vegetable juices, on the other hand, soothe the jaded nerves and work in a much milder manner. They carry away toxic matter in a gentle way. Owing to their differing actions fruit and vegetable juices should not be used at the same time or mixed together. It is desirable to use juices individually. In any case when juice fasting not more than three juices should be used in any one mixture.
Juices from sweet fruits such as prunes and grapes.
Juices from sub-acid fruits like apple, plum, pear, peach, apricot and cherry.

Juice fasting is also safer than water fasting because it supports the body nutritionally while cleansing and probably even produces a better detoxification and quicker recovery time.

While juice fasting the stomach actually shrinks to its original size (the size of your fist). After three days of just ingesting raw organic and fresh juices, broth and tea, you will lose all cravings for solid food. Your mind might tell you otherwise, but your body is very content. When you just drink your food, your stomach gets a physiological rest, allowing the colon to shed old compacted and putrefied material that was waiting there to cause future disease. What exactly is juice fasting?

A juice fast is a liquid, nourishing diet consisting of just juice and water. Many natural healers have combined periods of fasting with certain supplements which help to speed up the benefits of the fast.

The favorable effect of raw juices in the treatment of disease is attributed to the following facts:

The juices extracted from raw fruits & vegetables require no digestion & almost all their vital nutrients are assimilated directly in the bloodstream.
Raw juices are extremely rich in alkaline elements. This is highly beneficial in normalizing acid alkaline balance in the blood & tissues as their is over acidity in most conditions of ill health.
Raw juices of fruits & vegetables are extremely rich in vitamins & minerals, trace elements, enzymes & natural sugars. They exercise beneficial effect in normalizing all the body functions. They supply needed elements for the body's own healing activity & cell regeneration thereby speeding the recovery.
Raw juices contain certain natural medicines, vegetal hormones & antibiotics. For instance, string beans are said to contain insulin like substance. Certain hormones needed by the pancreas to produce insulin are present in cucumber & onion juices. Fresh juices of garlic, onions, radish & tomatoes contain antibiotic substances.
Generous amounts of easily assimilable organic minerals in raw juices especially calcium, potassium & silicon help in restoring biochemical & mineral balance in the tissues & cells, thereby preventing premature aging of cells & disease.

Disease Prevention

2011-06-27T21:52:00.000-07:00

Cancer and other degenerative diseases prevention.

Cancer is one of the top 3 killers in our society right now. Whether you or someone you know is fighting cancer (or if you are interested in preventing cancer), then you may want to read on. I have listed a few basic things that you can do, that have been taught by some of the best holistic doctors who fight cancer around the world. These will be helpful even if you are going through surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, and will help you heal more quickly.

- Eat and Heal. Start by eating mostly plant-based foods. Limit meats (especially those that are not organic and contain hormones and antibiotics), fatty and sugary foods (cancer feeds on sugar) and other empty calorie snacks. Increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. These foods that are loaded with antioxidants, will fight the free radicals that create cancer. The seven super sources are cruciferious vegetables, onions and garlic, citrus fruits, berries, green leafies, tomatoes and herbs and spices. Green tea and olive oil and carrots also have bonus nutrients that fight cancer. Also stay away from artificial sweeteners. These are toxins that your body does not need!

- Exercise and manage your weight. Those people who are overweight or considered “obese” have a higher risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, ovary and gallbladder for women and colon and prostate for men. Just getting out for a 30 minute walk every day will give you exercise and lower stress levels.

- Drink lots of water. Whether you are cancer free or fighting cancer, you have some toxins moving through your body and creating free radicals waiting to cause disease. Drinking plenty of water will help flush out what your body doesn’t need and keep your organs healthy and lubricated. It is recommended you drink somewhere between half of your body weight in ounces, up to one gallon per day. Be sure to drink filtered water without the chlorine and use a container without plastic chemicals seaping into the water, preferably glass.

- Breathe deep. According to Dr. Leonard Coldwell, with a 93% cancer cure rate, cancer cells are normal healthy cells that have mutated genetically so that they can live in an environment where oxygen is not available. Cancer cells cannot grow or exist in an oxygen rich environment or an alkaline environment as proved by Nobel Prize wimmer Max Plank.

- Consider cleansing. – up to 4 times per year. I have written about a few ideas in past newsletters, that you can find on the website, and there are several cleanses out on the market. Be sure it comes from a good source.

- MOST IMPORTANTLY, Manage stress. Dr. Coldwell states that there are many natural ways that cancer tumors have been eliminated which include: Vitamin B17, 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide, Vitamin C or Aloe Vera injections, Essiac tea or capsules, turmeric, various mushrooms, oxygen or ozone therapy, Vitamin D or sunlight, raw food or macrobiotic diets, full body and organ cleanses, graviola fruit, chelation therapy, selenium and several other food sources or therapies. But he has found that many illness are stress related. Doing everything in your power to help reduce stress is probably the most important task you can tackle when battling cancer. It is impossible to list all the techniques that are out there to help with your stress, in this newsletter. You need to use your common sense on what you know works for you. If you would like some suggestions on some of the most beneficial things you can do, you can contact me and I would be happy to share them with you. The main thing you need to remember is that we all have stressors in our life and throughout our day; it is how we respond or react to them and how we let it affect us, that is important.

Remember, you have the power to live a cancer-free life. The power of prevention is all yours! Make the right decisions and you will be on the best path to sustainable health.

Just ask yourself one question – Are you willing to do what it takes to get well?, or stay healthy?

30 day challenge to a better health!

2011-06-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

Herbal Remedies for Lyme Disease

2011-06-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

Weakened immunity is usually the reason behind chronic Lyme disease. Hence, remedies are generally focused on the pain relieving part, and specifically on immunity enhancement.
Lyme disease is generally treated with antibiotics. If this disease is diagnosed in its early stages, it responds very well to treatment (14-30 days). To relieve joint pain and stiffness, anti-inflammatory medication may be prescribed. However, if left untreated Lyme disease may spread to the joints, heart or nervous system.

Natural and alternative treatments have had great success in reducing the symptoms of Lyme disease. Treatments such as herbal remedies are safe and effective to use without the harsh side effects of prescription drugs. Two well known African herbs such as Hypoxis Rooperi (extract of African Potato) and Agathosma Betulina (also known as buchu) supports the immune system, act as a natural convalescent, supportive tonic and diuretic.

Other herbal ingredients such as Mentha Piperita, Solidago Virgaurea (also known as Goldenrod) and Viscum Album promote the body’s natural flow of bile, helps to fight infection, and support healthy circulation.
- Hypoxis rooperi (extract of African Potato) is traditionally used as a natural supportive tonic. Hypoxis contains phytosterols and sterolins, which help to support the immune system. Research has shown the beneficial effect of plant sterols and sterolins on the immune system. Research done on a group of volunteers demonstrated positive effects on the number of T-cells, which are involved in enhancing immunity.
- Boswellia serrata is an extract of resin from a tall tree found in India. Boswellia has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine. Modern science has verified its excellent benefits for joint health. With regular use, blood supply to the joints is also maintained, keeping soft tissue nourished and viable. Recent research into Boswellia is at the forefront of developments in the field of natural joint health and studies suggest that this natural substance can help to support the health and integrity of cartilage in the joints.
- Agathosma betulina (buchu) has been used by the natives of the Western Cape of South Africa for many centuries. The leaves of buchu contain 1.0 – 3.5% volatile oils as well as flavonoids - compounds found in fruits and vegetables that have diverse beneficial biochemical and antioxidant effects. Buchu supports the body’s natural ability to rid itself of toxins by maintaining routine secretion of retained water. Research suggests that the natural action of buchu is due to the volatile oils, of which the primary component is monoterpene disophenol.
- Harpagophytum procumbens ('Sengaparile,' 'Devil's Claw' or 'Duiwelsklou') is known for the claw-like shape of its fruit. For thousands of years, the Khoisan people of the Kalahari Desert (in Southern Africa) have used Devil's Claw to support healthy joints as well as for a digestive tonic. Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Devil's Claw in supporting joint health. In a study by Brady et al, (1981), serum cholesterol and uric acid levels were shown to be reduced after treatment with Devil's Claw. Scientific studies have also indicated that it is also an effective immune system tonic.
- Schizandra sinesis is a powerful ingredient which originated in China. Schizandra is also used to assist the body in its capacity to maintain healthy energy levels, and as a general systemic tonic to support feelings of health, vitality and well-being. Schizandra is also respected for its effect on liver health and studies show that this herb can help to support healthy cardiovascular, liver, and kidney functions.
- Propolis is well-known for its effects of this bee product on immune system health.
- Glucosamine is naturally manufactured in the body and scientists know that this simple substance is found in relatively high concentrations in the joints and connective tissues, where its function is to repair cartilage and maintain joint mobility. Although we know that the body can manufacture small amounts of glucosamine, this is not generally sufficient to sustain joint health, which makes supplementation very important. As a supplement,Glucosamine sulphate is derived from the shells of shellfish, crabs and oysters where it is found in high concentrations. Glucosamine is approved for the support of joint health in more than 70 countries around the world and has been the subject of many clinical studies which attest to its benefits. Because glucosamine is naturally occurring in the body it is generally very safe and well tolerated without side effects
Some experts believe that dietary and supplemental forms of omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) found in walnuts and flaxseeds, may prove helpful as part of your treatment for Lyme. Gamma-linolenic acid is found in evening primrose oil, black currant seed oil, and borage oil; alpha-linolenic acid is found in flaxseed oil and other oils. Try and eat foods rich an omega-3 fatty acids (such as cold-water fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts). Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and limiting foods with omega-6 fatty acids (found, for example, in egg yolks, meats, and cooking oils including corn, safflower, and cottonseed,) is generally known as a good practice.
Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers).
Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (such as spinach and kale), and sea vegetables.
Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine.

Probiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus), 5 - 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day, for maintenance of gastrointestinal and immune health. You should refrigerate your probiotic supplements for best results. Eat two or three small tubs of bio-yoghurt.
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradisi), 100 mg capsule or 5 - 10 drops (in favorite beverage) three times daily, for antibacterial or antifungal activity and immunity.
Vitamin C, 500 - 1000 mg one to three times daily, as an antioxidant, and for immune support. Increase intake of vitamin C source rich seed oils, avocados, oily fish must be increased. Most of these foods also contain omega-3 fatty acids known to dilate blood vessels thus reduces the chances of you getting spasms.
Coenzyme Q10, 100 - 200 mg at bedtime, for antioxidant, immune, and muscular support. CoQ10 is found primarily in fish and meat. Other sources of this useful compound include soya beans, potatoes, spinach and offal.
Alpha-lipoic acid, 25 - 50 mg twice daily, for antioxidant support.

Simple Steps to Ease Symptoms of Lyme Disease

2011-06-19T16:16:00.000-07:00

3 areas where you can help yourself while healing from Lyme Disease:

1.Diet. Eat only healthy, whole organic foods whenever possible. Choose more fresh veggies, more alkaline foods. Read all packaged food and drink labels before you buy. I know that the mere mention of spaghetti and garlic bread makes you salivate, however, reduce (or eliminate) your intake of pasta and carbohydrates. They break down into sugar in your system. Sugar will feed the Lyme bacteria you're trying so hard to kill. Drink plenty of pure water, it will help you detoxify and stay alert. Drink green tea instead of coffee - you have no tolerance for coffee now anyway.

2.Exersice. Yeah, I know. You can barely drag yourself out of bed. However, the top Lyme experts recommend daily exercise...to help increase your energy level. That's right! Run, dance, ride a bike. Walk. Jump on your mini-trampoline. Most Lyme patients feel about as strong as melted butter. Build muscles. You'll gain strength, and being strong will also build your confidence. Unless you're in an acute stage, start sweating. Every Lyme patient tells me that regular exercise makes them feel better, even when they felt so wobbly they could barely manage to drag themselves around the block.

3. Sleep. While you're deeply snoozing, each one of your cells is being repaired and replaced with a new healthy cell. You need more rest than you think. Who cares if you need 10, 11, 12 hours of sleep? It takes what it takes. Go to bed by 10 pm. If you can't sleep, meditate. Meditate anyway. It helps you gain perspective. Then first thing upon awakening, take a shower (dry brush first, to help slough off icky toxins excreted during the night). Brew a cup of hot green jasmine tea. Sip while sitting in the morning sun. Stretch. Yawn. Pet your cat. Hug your significant other. Breathe deeply. Give thanks.

Enzymes for Dissolving Biofilms, Lyme Disease

2011-06-03T19:52:00.001-07:00

How Enzymes for Dissolving Biofilms Can Increase Pain and Herbs That Can Relieve It

For people with recurring Lyme disease pains due to breaking up biofilms
By Greg Lee

Remember the Greek myth of Pandora? Pandora was given a jar, which was changed from a jar into a box in a later version, and told to never open it. Her curiosity got the best of her and she opened and released the evils inside the jar. The evils were then able to spread across the earth causing trouble, pain, and destruction. The only thing left in the jar was hope, which she was able to release by opening the jar a second time.

How is the myth of Pandora similar to using enzymes to dissolve Lyme disease biofilms?

Similar to opening Pandora’s jar, taking enzyme supplements for breaking up biofilms can release hidden pains
At a recent seminar, medical practitioners were shown how earthworm enzymes are able to break up slimy biofilms and uncover hidden Lyme disease bacteria. A biofilm is a protective slime that bacteria and other germs encase themselves in to avoid being killed. These special enzymes dissolve protective biofilms and enable medications, herbs, and the immune system to more effectively kill hidden germs. Not only do these enzymes cut through biofilms, but they release the germs hidden within.

When biofilms are dissolved, they release hidden germs and painful toxins
After taking these enzymes, patients have reported feeling more toxic. This toxic feeling has been compared to a Herxheimer reaction. A Herxheimer reaction is described as a release of toxins that occurs when bacteria are killed. As these enzymes dissolve protective biofilms, the underlying germs get killed off by medications, herbs, treatments, or the immune system, which releases more toxins. This increase in toxins can lead to greater pain, fatigue, and mental confusion. Not only do these enzymes dissolve biofilms, they also dissolve coagulated blood deposits.

These enzymes also dissolve coagulated deposits that block oxygen flow into tissues
When a person has a trauma that breaks blood vessels, the circulation system produces a substance called fibrin to stop the bleeding. Fibrin plugs the damage in blood vessels and helps to form a blood clot. Excess fibrin circulates in the blood stream and ends up being deposited on the inside of your blood vessels. These deposits are like a plaque that can slow down or prevent oxygen and nutrients from getting into your tissues. These fibrin deposits are also referred to as coagulated blood. When enzymes dissolve these coagulated blood deposits, then your cells benefit from more oxygen and nutrients. However, there is also a downside to dissolving coagulated blood.

Dissolving coagulated blood deposits can cause bruising and bring up painful emotions
At elevated doses, some people report bruising when taking these enzymes. Chinese herbal medicine describes how emotions, thoughts, and memories can be stored in coagulated blood deposits. Another side effect of taking these enzymes is that some people have reported feeling bouts of anxiety, experiencing painful memories, or being troubled by deeply negative thoughts. These uncomfortable experiences have recurred for weeks or months in a few people. How can Chinese medicine help people with these uncomfortable thoughts and emotions?

Fortunately, there are herbs that can help to relieve painful emotions
In Chinese herbal medicine, there is a group of herbs classified as “calm the spirit.” These herbs help to heal the source of painful emotions and troubling thoughts.

Herb #1) Oyster shell, Chinese name: Mu Li¹
The properties of this herb are salty, cool, and and astringent. Crushed or powdered, oyster shell is used to treat dizziness, vertigo, palpitations, insomnia, irritability, short temper, restlessness, and tinnitus. It is also used to treat convulsions, muscle twitches, lumps, and palpable masses like scrophula and goiter. It is also highly effective for stopping sweating, uterine bleeding, and vaginal discharge. Oyster shell is alkaline which is used to treat stomach acidity, reflux, heartburn, ulcers, and stomach pain. Oyster shell is also used to settle and calm the spirit.

There are no documented herb drug interactions at the time of publication. This herb is contraindicated in people with shellfish allergies.

2) Radix Polygalae, Chinese name: Yuan Zhi²
The properties of this herb are acrid, bitter, slightly warm. Polygala is used to pacify the heart and calm the spirit. It strengthens the heart and is used to treat restlessness, palpitations, palpitations with anxiety, insomnia, excessive dreaming, and nocturnal emissions. Polygala also treats mental and emotional disorientation, forgetfulness, memory loss, the inability to concentrate, seizures, delirium, mania, stupor, and hearing loss. This herb also expels phlegm, and treats coughing with white sputum, bronchitis, pneumonia, and respiratory disorders. It is also used for boils, abscesses, sores, swollen or painful breasts.

This herb is to be used with caution in patients with gastritis, peptic or duodenal ulcers. It is also to be used with caution in pregnancy as it can cause uterine contractions. Water and alcohol extracts of this herb have an inhibitory effect on diplococcus pneumoniae (pneumonia), bacillus dysenteriae (dysentery), Salmonella typhi, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis hominis (tuberculosis). In one study, this herb reduced the impairment on learning and memory caused by ethanol. Polygala has a diuretic effect and concurrent use with diuretics like chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Burmex), and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and/or electrolytes.

3) Reishi mushroom / Ganoderma, Chinese name: Ling Zhi³
The properties of this herb are sweet and neutral. Reishi mushroom nourishes the heart and calms the spirit. strengthens the heart and spleen, and stops coughing and wheezing. This herb treats insomnia, forgetfulness, fatigue, listlessness, diabetes, and poor appetite. It also treats coughing caused by cold, profuse sputum, rapid breathing, and chronic asthma. Reishi also replenishes energy and blood. It is helpful with weak digestion, loose stools, fatigue, dizziness, and low back soreness.

This herb has been shown to enhance the immune system by increasing monocytes, macrophages, and T-lymphocytes. It also increases the production of Interleukin-12 (IL-12). In different Lyme disease studies, IL-12 increased arthritis in one mouse study and decreased arthritis in another mammal study. It contains ganoderic acid which help fight auto-immune diseases, inhibit histamine release, improve oxygen utilization, improve liver functions, are potent antioxidant free-radical scavengers, and supports neurological healing.

Reishi has a broad spectrum of antibiotic activity. It inhibits the growth of E. coli, B. dysentery, Pseudonomas spp. pneumococci, streptococci type A, and staphylococci. There are no documented herb drug interactions at the time of publication.

Combining one or more of these herbs can help reduce or eliminate painful emotions that come up when biofilms get dissolved.

The right herbs can help relieve the pains uncovered by enzymes used for dissolving biofilms
Just like opening Pandora’s Jar, enzymes for dissolving biofilms can lead to increased pain for people with Lyme disease. Not only can these enzymes release toxins under biofilms, they can also bring up painful emotions that are hidden in coagulated blood deposits. Just like Pandora opening her jar a second time to let hope out, there are calm spirit herbs that can help to relieve painful emotions. Consult with a Lyme literate herbalist to help reduce or eliminate the pains released when dissolving biofilms. The right combination of herbs can help soothe troubled emotions and neutralize painful toxins.

1. Chen, John K., and Tina T. Chen. 2004. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology. City of Industry CA: Art of Medicine Press, Inc., pp. 797 – 799.
2. Chen, John K., and Tina T. Chen. 2004. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology. City of Industry CA: Art of Medicine Press, Inc., pp. 766 – 767.
3. Chen, John K., and Tina T. Chen. 2004. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology. City of Industry CA: Art of Medicine Press, Inc., pp. 770 – 771.

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Wrong Diagnosis!

2011-05-26T18:28:00.001-07:00

(NaturalNews) Diagnostitis is a new disease that I invented, I'm sure many others have had the same idea. It's a condition caused by health professionals declaring that you have something wrong with you that's incurable but the symptoms can only be treated with drugs or surgery.

Diagnositis is an inflammation and irritation that you feel when you are given the wrong diagnosis. Or it could be a diagnosis callously embellished with all the horrors of the disease. When I was a second-year medical student doing rounds with an orthopedic surgeon and my clinical group, I witnessed our surgeon describing the terrible fate awaiting a young man recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (a deforming arthritic condition), in front of the patient. I was appalled! At the end of rounds thedoctorstarted to criticize me for sitting on another patient's bed to obtain his history. I said, no, I want to talk to you! I immediately launched into his incredible insensitivity for dashing any hope ofrecoveryfrom Adam, the spondylitis patient.

Diagnostitis can be the result of being given adiagnosisalong with an admonition to not do any alternative treatments because they won't work. The doctor may not have the tools to help his patient but he dashes any hope that something else or someone else might have answers.

Here's another cause of diagnostitis. I've had clients who tell medoctorshave blurted out, "I can't believe you're still alive!" Or the doctor simply says, "I can't believe you are doing so well." This statement to some can be a triumph that you've surpassed your doctor's expectations. But to another it could reactivate the feeling that you didn't have a very good chance of surviving and initiate a setback.

That recently happened to a client of mine. After extensive backsurgeryhe went for his two-week check up and x-rays. The x-ray technician was shocked at the major work that had been done. The technician's genuine surprise that he was doing so well in the face of such extensive surgery threw my client into irrational fears that his recovery was probably tenuous and wouldn't last.

I remember when I first went to medical school, doctors didn't tellpatientshow sick they were or whether or not they hadcancer. Then came the era of the "informed consent". Doctors felt obliged to tell patients if there was even a 5 percent chance that they had cancer. You may not agree, but I think telling a person they may have cancer can actually sow the seeds of cancer in their vulnerable mind and body.

I recently wrote a foreword for a soon-to-be-published book calledBecome a Wellness Championby Pam Bartha, a science teacher and writer.

In 1988, at age 28, Pam was diagnosed withmultiple sclerosis. She was told by her neurologist that it was only a matter of time before she would land in a wheelchair and then be completely disabled. This doctor was playing God. He was adamant there was nothing she could do to change the prognosis of herdisease. He even warned her against snake oil cures, saying they were useless. He put nails in her coffin and added the stress of "incurability" to her list ofsymptoms. He added diagnositis and the fear of never recovering from her MS diagnosis. But Pam chose to become awellnesschampion instead.

How cruel are these doctors who so often sentence their patients to a life of illness, refusing to look beyond an allopathicdrugand surgery approach! With no naturopathic ornatural medicinetraining, doctors issue a divine proclamation that keeps many people ignorant of other options. With their presumedauthorityand their words, they pass judgment on aspects ofmedicinethey have never studied.

Doctors have indeed become the priesthood and wield terrible authority over their patients. And some of them don't even realize thepowerof their words. They know very little about multiple sclerosis or other auto-immune conditions. Yet they never state their ignorance. They just pass on their hopelessness to their patients.

Too few patients break free of the confines imposed byallopathic medicine. However, some brave and courageous souls take their doctor'sdeathsentence as a challenge to prove him wrong, which is exactly what Pam Bathra did. And if Pam can do it, so can you!

Too few doctors break free from the confines of allopathic medicine. The words they say are geared to fit into the standard practice of medicine. Any words outside that box can get them in trouble.

For an example of this, read my Natural Newsarticle, "The Medical Monopoly" (http://www.naturalnews.com/Author_D...). In the comments section below the article is a moving story by a reader who says, "I am a burn survivor and was advised to not use insect repellent, perfume, shampoo, soap, aftershave, shaving cream, sunscreen, etc. When I asked my doctor why he wasn't telling the world about the crap in all these products he looked me in the eye and said, 'I have a wife, children, a mortgage and other patients to help. If I told the world what I told you I wouldn't have any of it.' I felt sorry for him, he had a tear in his eye, but I understood why he didn't tell the world."

What's my message? Make your own words be "the tell" of how you want your world to be and how you want yourhealthto be. Don't let anyone else's words take away from your power. No authority on earth can do that.

About the author:
Dr. Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopathic doctor. She has been in the forefront of the natural medicine revolution for over 30 years.

Dr. Dean is the author / coauthor of 22 health books (print and eBooks) including The Magnesium Miracle, IBS for Dummies, IBS Cookbook for Dummies, The Yeast Connection and Women's Health, Future Health Now Encyclopedia, Death by Modern Medicine, Everything Alzheimers, and Hormone Balance.

Dr. Dean is Medical Director of the Medical Anti-Aging Clinic and Pharmacy in Dubai Health Care City and Medical Director of the Nutritional Magnesium Association.

Dr. Dean has a free newsletter and a valuable online 2-yearwellnessprogram called Future Health Now! and a telephone consulting practice. Find out more atwww.drcarolyndean.com

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Fluoridation makes us stupid and unhealthy

2011-05-16T01:12:00.000-07:00

A recent Chinese study concluded that low dose sodium fluoride in drinking water diminishes IQ, especially among children. This is the twenty-fourth such international study with the same conclusion. Sodium fluoride has also been linked to reduced fertility and lower sperm counts
Fluoride is more toxic than lead and only slightly less toxic than arsenic. Yet it is routinely added to the drinking water of millions people in the US. We are given no choice.

This mass medication is justified for reasons of dental health but there is no scientific evidence to prove the benefits of fluoride. Indeed all the evidence points incontrovertibly to the harm caused by fluoride to human, plant and animal life.

Fluoridation has been abandoned or is banned throughout continental Europe, China and Japan. Nevertheless governments and health authorities in Britain, Ireland and elsewhere are determined to pursue a policy of mass fluoridation, using arguments that are based on flimsy scientific evidence and ignoring increasing public concern.

In this carefully researched and persuasively written book, Barry Groves has assembled an impressive body of evidence and opinion from throughout the world showing that the case for fluoridation of water is based on poor science and dogmatic ignorance rather than on any scientifically proven benefit to public health. His conclusions are truly alarming for everyone concerned with their own health, that of their families and of society in general.

Top Tips to Boost Immune System Naturally and Quickly

2011-04-30T23:30:00.000-07:00

Boost immune system with these top natural remedies that exist in food, herbs, lifestyle and supplements that will destroy and remove your foreign invaders and add the key nutrient ‘players’ needed for best functioning of the immune system.

Water - single most important nutrient, helps your cells to properly communicate the healing messages, critical for an effective detox, vital for all your body systems to function correctly to boost immune system, helps maintain healthy energy, dehydration promotes cancer cell growth, drink ½ your weight in ounces of pure water, if using distilled water add minerals back to it, Click here for ‘More Water Facts’
Whole food diet - eat food found in nature as close to original form as possible without added toxins (a toxin is anything not currently useable by the cells and includes pesticides), a whole food diet has many known and many ‘hidden’ benefits that will boost immune system, is our natural source for whole food vitamins and minerals, for help in balancing diet between healthy and enjoyable see ‘Natural Diet of Percentages’
Raw produce - in a review of 206 human-population studies, raw vegetable consumption showed the strongest protective effect against cancer cells of any beneficial food, is the original diet God gave man in Gen. 1:29, will give the best immune system boost of any food catagory, high enzyme levels remove the ‘covering’ from foreign invaders (bad bacteria) and renegade cells (like cancer cells) so the immune system can destroy them, raw retains 100% of nutrients, enzymes and protein integrity, leaves behind no harmful residue and takes toxins out with them as they exit, the higher the raw the more you will boost immune system
Greens (raw leafy) - the one food scientific research has shown to have a strong positive association with an increased longevity, helps bring acid pH (disease state) to alkaline pH (vitality state), loaded with phytonutrient protection, antioxidants, natural minerals like calcium and magnesium, Chlorophyll, food sources: romaine lettuce, kale, collards, Swiss chard, spinach and parsley
Carotene-rich produce - probably the most important nutrient to boost immune system, many immune benefits occur even before they are converted to vitamin A, increases number and function of white blood cells, increases T3 and T4 cells, enlarges the thymus which shrinks tumors, protects healthy cells from carcinogens (cancer causing substances) that would turn them into a cancer cell, zinc is required to activate vitamin A, high yield foods: sweet potato, carrot, spinach, cantaloupe, kale, turnip greens, papaya, broccoli, apricots, mango, peaches, butternut squash, DON’T take synthetic forms of beta-carotene and vitamin A (retinoic acid, the active form of vitamin A increases HIV cell reproduction) or isolated/single carotenes - only in food or whole food supplements.

Apples and cilantro - both have very special abilities to remove heavy metals (which weakens the immune system) from the body, excellent fiber source, many other great nutritional qualities that will boost immune system
Juicing - fresh raw vegetable juice is the most bio-available and concentrated whole food source of nutrients, will give the best immune system boost because it is not only raw but also has concentrated nutrients, a carrot that is eaten contributes about 30% of nutrients to cell use while a carrot juiced contributes 90% of nutrients to cell use, an excellent source of carotenes and enzymes when juicing.

Lifestyle Factors
The choices you make in your daily routine will determine your health. These factors are crucial for boosting immune system.

Sleep - the time when the body does the most repairing, the amount of sleep is directly related to the amount of energy we have the next day, for best immunity average eight hours per night
Exercise - increases response time of antibodies, increases body temperature which improves macrophage ‘munching’, stimulates production of beta endorphin that latch onto killer T-cells increasing their ability to destroy invaders by an average of 63%, relieves stress, MOST IMPORTANT - it mobilizes the lymphatic system which collects and removes ‘unwanteds’ from the body (rebounding is excellent for this), top immune booster for oxygenating the body (low oxygen levels breed cancer cells and bacteria), stimulates T lymphocytes
Alkaline body pH - cancer cells cannot live in an alkaline body pH but thrive in an acid pH (body pH should be 7-8 alkaline), to boost immune system you must have an alkaline pH, factors that effect body pH are stress, hydration, and anything you put into your body including medication, smoking, drinks and diet, green food supplements including sea vegetables are good for alkalizing.

Protection From EMF's - Electromagnetic field radiation, especially wireless radiation from fast-growing technology, is virtually everywhere in our environment and wreaks havoc on our immune system. Because it is completely invisible, we don't know how much we are being exposed to until we check our envirnment. Learn more about this fast growing problem and the diseases associated with it .

Fasting - resets DNA, detoxifies, reduces fat cells that store toxins, causes an increase in the ability of white blood cells to destroy harmful bacteria, increases antibody levels of IgA, Igm and IgG (immunoglobulins that fights disease), DO NOT start a water only fast without first preparing the body and working up to it slowly, regular fasting will boost immune system.

Relaxation technique - increases antibody levels by reducing effects of stress which is vital for boosting immune system (stress is the most dominant factor over everything that affects your immune system whether good or bad)
Sunshine - increases killer T cells and adds vitamin D3 which has many anti-cancer properties including helping to protect against colon cancer, too much or too little weakens immune system (don’t burn)
Fever - one of God’s natural defenses of healing, cooks off bad microbes, stimulates circulation so tissue is visited by immune cells, produces interferon which is a protein that inhibits viral replication in the body’s cells, up to 103 degrees is considered safe without intervention in normally healthy children and adults (excludes babies, elderly and those in a chronically weakened state who should seek medical advice for fevers and for anyone when accompanied by headache, rash, red spots, breathing difficulty or worsening condition), you can also boost immune system by replicating a fever with home saunas and hot baths (less than 105 degrees for 20-30 minutes per day).

Journaling - writing out troubling feelings on a regular basis increase T-cell response and reduces effects of stress
Laughter - shown to increase antibodies and boost immune system
Attitude - the cells of the body derive hope and motivation from the mind... the reason a positive attitude and speaking positive words is so important, a great attitude actually boosts the immune system, try Joel Osteen’s books and t.v. programs to support positive mind, Spirit and body
Prayer and meditation - scientifically proven and biblically stated that prayer improves your healing chances, of course, praying helps to bring you in line with God’s will for you and your health, God says to ‘think on these things’ that are good and positive as stated in Phil. 4:8 which is meditation on God’s Word and the good things in life, and meditation reduces our overall stress levels physically, mentally and spiritually
Detox - initial and regular internal cleansing is imperative for a strong immune system and will eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungus, bad cells, parasites, heavy metals and other invaders that weaken the immune system, include colon cleaning (important to cleanse first so everything else can exit quickly), liver detox, kidneys, blood, gall bladder, etc., be proactive and careful about what goes into your body so you don’t need to cleanse as often
Charity - helping others puts a blanket of underlying fulfillment in our life that is powerful for boosting immune system, try it today!

Watercress - Fight cancer with this superfood

2011-04-25T21:59:00.000-07:00

People are always looking for the next big health breakthrough that promises to ward off thousands of diseases. There is an incalculable amount of methods out there that do just that - promise to help prevent and cure almost any disease. One disease in particular, however, has trumped most other diseases worldwide with its prevalence. This disease is known as cancer. There are many ways to go about treating cancer through the use of vitamins, critical dietary and physical activity changes, and superfoods, but what is the most effective? Watercress is emerging as a potent anti-cancer superfood, with numerous studies highlighting its benefits.

Studies have shown that eating as little as three ounces of watercress reduced the presence of breast cancer tumors in just hours after consumption. More specifically, natural plant compounds found in watercress halt a protein called Hypoxia Inducible Factor (HIF) from emitting signals that cause new blood vessels to turn into tumors. Watercress has also been found to outperform pharmaceuticals such as tamoxifen and herceptin. Watercress, however, is a natural herb that will not cause any of the harmful side effects brought upon by traditional drug use.

Not only has watercress been shown to effectively battle cancer in the short term, but it also has been proven to ward off cancer in the long term. When consumed regularly, watercress prevents the onset of cancer in the future. Watercress has also been shown to "turn off" the blood supply to tumors. In addition, daily intake of watercress also reduces DNA damage and increases cells' ability to further resist DNA damage caused by free radicals.

Having cancer can certainly be scary. Even the possibility of getting cancer makes people sweat and tremble, especially if a family member or close friend has experienced it. Cancer is currently sitting at second place for leading causes of death in the United States, right after heart disease, according to the Center for Disease Control's statistics from 2007.

Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. Anyone has the power to change his/her life at any moment. One can choose to exercise, stop smoking, begin juicing, cleanse the body, or consume powerful superfoods like watercress; anyone can choose to prevent cancer. Through simple lifestyle changes, you can free yourself from the possibility of developing cancer. Do your research and take control now.

Lyme Disease Natural Cure – Get Fruity and Be Symptom Free

2011-04-23T18:49:00.001-07:00

Are you shopping for an easy and effective lyme disease natural cure? You will be surprised that thousands of folks will cure their lyme disease using natural alternative treatments like dieting, vitamins, herbs, minerals and even simple lifestyle changes.

Because the indicators of lyme diseases can spread over numerous symptoms, it is very important treat the disease immediately. Lots of individuals wait weeks to months and allow this disease to ruin their summer, fall and even year.

However, research everywhere is showing find out how to cure this annoying disease with a more fit lifestyle and some simple remedies.

Fruits and Your Immune System

Your immunity is essential for healing lyme disease. Many natural health experts believe that an immune system at 100% capacity can immediately destroy the disease. However, most of us are probably working at 75%.

Fruits and a healthy diet offer your body vitamins, minerals, nutrients which contribute to higher overall health. Many experts believe that the epidemic of lyme is attributable to a worse overall health of most Americans.

In case you analyze the statistics of cases of this disease, you can find per annum this disease becomes increasingly prevalent. Whenever you suffer from this disease, listed here are some easy methods to let you treat it naturally.

A Lyme Disease Natural Cure

1. Begin to eat numerous vegatables and fruits. Both fruit and veggies contain vitamin C in order to boost your immunity. You need to aim to get 5-7 servings a da

y of numerous colored fruits and veggies. It is advisable also supplement 1000-3000 mg of vitamin C daily.

2. Water! Water! Water! Water has thousands of benefits and you wish to immediately start drinking more. Water can flush toxins, infections, pollutants, and all of the other junk your body collects. It’s worthwhile to try and drink in any case 10-12 glasses daily.

3. Supplementing vitamin A can assist relieve lyme symptoms naturally. Start supplementing today.

4. You need to also be taking a gender specific multivitamin twice a day to get the precise nutrients for the day. I might recommend taking a morning and afternoon multivitamin.

5. Finally, be sure you also educate yourself on the advantages of salt (unrefined). Many experts have found that an easy remedy involving salt can completely wipe away your lyme symptoms and expedite a whole cure.

Detox with a Coconut Oil Cleanse

2011-04-22T18:11:00.000-07:00

With fad detox methods around every corner, it's hard to know which one can provide a healthy cleanse without unpleasant side effects. A coconut oil detox is an excellent way to cleanse without using complicated formulas or living off nothing but water for days on end. Coconut oil is a powerful cleansing food that also provides plenty of natural energy during a detox.

Coconut oil is largely comprised of medium-chain fatty acids, which are sent directly to the liver for energy rather than storage. This type of fat is ideal for a cleanse, since it can provide the energy needed at a time when less food is being consumed.

These same medium-chain fatty acids play a crucial role in cleansing the body from toxins. Coconut oil is heralded as a natural health food, and a coconut oil detox simply speeds up healing results by thoroughly flushing the entire body of toxins in a short time. Here are just four types of conditions coconut oil can combat during a detox:

-Candida.In modern society, candida overgrowth is almost an epidemic. More people are experiencing systemic candida, when the problem spreads throughout the body and causes a myriad of unpleasant side effects. A coconut oil detox is completely void of sugar and other carbohydrates, which effectively starves off all candida in the system. People who suffer from candida will notice many conditions improve or disappear after a coconut oil detox, including sugar cravings, fatigue, eczema, acne, repeat sinus infections and poor concentration.

-Fungal infections.Often connected with candida, repeat fungal infections like ringworm and jock itch are linked to an imbalance of bacteria and fungal organisms in the body. The lauric acid and caprylic acid in coconut oil are antifungal, so a coconut oil detox is an effective way to cleanse the entire system of fungal growth. Many people with fungal conditions report a complete recovery within the cleansing period.

-Digestive conditions.A coconut oil detox can help banish digestive conditions like irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut syndrome by restoring health and balance to the digestive system.

-Viruses.Lauric acid, which is found in abundance in coconut oil, is converted into monolaurin in the body, which has strong antiviral properties that can protect against and even destroy lipid-coated viruses like herpes and influenza.

How to Detox with Coconut Oil
A coconut oil cleanse is a very simple detoxification method that replaces regular food with coconut oil, usually for about 3-7 days. Start your day with two tablespoons of coconut oil and take 1-2 tablespoons throughout the day as necessary for up to 14 tablespoons total each day.

Take the coconut oil plain if you enjoy it that way, but those who can't tolerate swallowing the oil straight can mix it with warm lemon water or plain organic yogurt if necessary. You can use stevia if you'd like to sweeten the lemon water or yogurt, but no sugar should be consumed during the cleanse. In his bookCoconut Cures, Dr. Bruce Fife adds that you can eat up to four ounces of fresh coconut meat daily while on the detox if needed.

The best kind of coconut oil to use to detoxify is organic, raw extra virgin coconut oil. This type of oil should be completely unrefined, expeller- or cold-pressed, unbleached and not deodorized. This ensures you are getting the maximum natural benefits from your coconut oil.

If you have never taken coconut oil before, then you'll want to let your body adjust by slowly incorporating it into your diet before trying a coconut oil detox. Start with 1/2-1 teaspoon three times per day. Gradually work your way up to 1-2 tablespoons three times daily. It may take two weeks to work up to the full amount. When you feel comfortable taking this much coconut oil, then you should be ready to start a coconut oil detox.

Some people will experience "die-off" symptoms when they begin a coconut oil detox. These symptoms are often flu-like, including headaches, joint stiffness, dizziness and foggy-thinking. It may not feel so good, but it's a sign that your body is ridding itself of harmful toxins like fungal organisms. Die-off symptoms usually only last for 3-5 days, but you can ease them by gradually introducing coconut oil to your diet before doing a detox.

During a coconut oil detox, it's important to drink plenty of filtered water to nourish the body and facilitate cleansing benefits. Here is a recipe for a delicious drink that can replenish you during a cleanse:

1 cup pure lemon juice
6 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon sea salt
The lemon juice has cleansing properties, and the sea salt replaces minerals that may be lost during a cleanse. Add stevia for a sweeter taste, but do not sweeten with any kind of sugar.

Remember, if you have medical conditions or if you are on prescription medications, it's important to talk with your physician before trying a coconut oil cleanse.

Spirulina and Chlorella Aid Heavy Metal Detox

2011-04-21T21:17:00.000-07:00

From aluminum in deodorant to mercury in dental fillings, metal toxicity comes at us from every angle these days. The presence of these heavy metals (and others such as arsenic, cadmium and lead) has increased as industrialization and its waste products spread. We can work to avoid these substances as much as possible, but some exposure will still occur at times. Since even small amounts of heavy metals in the body can cause negative side effects like fatigue, headaches, digestive problems and skin conditions, it's important to use natural methods to cleanse your body of these toxins.

Why Spirulina and Chlorella Are Effective for Heavy Metal Detox

The answer to natural heavy metal detoxification is as simple as a single-celled organism. Spirulina and chlorella are two separate micro-algae organisms which have existed on earth since the dawn of time. Both were revered as powerful superfoods in many traditional societies, and today are more relevant than ever for achieving overall health and well-being.

Spirulina has been shown as an effective chelating agent for removing toxins such as mercury, and radioactive substances from the body. It has also been used to remove cadmium and lead from waste water.

While some detoxifying supplements simply release toxins from cells and tissues, chlorella is particularly adept at binding to toxic metals and ushering them out of the entire system. Chlorella contains proteins and peptides which are designed to bind to these substances and carry them out of the body. The chlorophyll in chlorella also aids heavy metal detoxification.

Other Amazing Health Benefits

Just as important as their ability to detox heavy metals, both spirulina and chlorella exhibit strong healing and regenerating capabilities. They are filled with beneficial vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats which work together in a synergistic way to provide energy and vitality.

Appropriate Dosage

Spirulina and chlorella can be used in very high doses for heavy metal detox. Because they are so effective at binding toxins and purging them from the body, they can actually reduce some of the common side effects associated with detoxification. A typical dosage of spirulina or chlorella for heavy metal detox is about 20 - 30 grams per day. They can be used together if desired. You may want to start with as little as 500mg daily and work up as needed to allow your body to adjust. After completing detox, you can taper down to a maintenance dosage of 3 - 6 grams per day.

It's important to find a manufacturer of spirulina or chlorella who takes the proper steps to ensure a clean and digestible product free from fillers and additives. A little research can reveal which manufacturers are the most reputable.

Treat Lyme Disease with Apple Cider Vinegar

2011-04-20T21:35:00.000-07:00

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a folk medicine cure used for hundreds of years. It is made by fermenting apple juice. It acts as an antiseptic, and antibiotic, killing the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Apple cider vinegar has also been used to treat acid reflux, arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure. (Note: Apple cider vinegar can irritate ulcers or heartburn.)

How to Take Apple Cider Vinegar for Lyme Disease
Use organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar if possible, because it will not contain remnants of pesticides from sprayed apples. Mix one to three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar into an eight-ounce cup of water. This can be sweetened with honey to taste. Drink before a meal three times a day. Use room temperature water, or hot water, which makes the drink taste like a tangy tea.

Immunodeficiency

2011-04-18T23:57:00.000-07:00

(NaturalNews) The immune system is normally our natural first line of defense against illness and bad health. However, sometimes immune systems function abnormally due to deficiencies and disorders where the body either loses its natural immunity or else the immune system turns against the body it is supposed to protect. In either case, natural immune modulators may provide the key to maintaining a strong and properly functioning immune system.

Immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) is a state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent. There are more than 80 different immune-deficiency syndromes, including the most common and well-known immunedeficiency, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

Mainstreammedicinehas little understanding and nocurefor immunodeficiency and often attempts to manage it through long-termantibiotics. Antibiotics often have dangerous side effects. In addition, long term use of antibiotics destroys the body's beneficial intestinalbacteriawhich leads to bacterial overgrowth, lowered digestion and absorption of nutrients and ultimately even lower naturalimmune function.

Autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when theimmune systemmistakenly attacks and destroyshealthybody tissue due to an inability to distinguish between healthybodytissue and antigens (such as microbial pathogens). The result is an immune response that destroys normal body tissues.

As is the case with immunodeficiencies,mainstream medicinehas little understanding and no cures forautoimmune disorders. In most instances, mainstream medicine employs unnatural immunosuppressivedrugsto reduce the immune system response. Besides a number of dangerous side effects such drugs often cause, they also reduce the body'snaturalimmune response to actualillness.

Nature may provide a key for controlling and beating immunedisordersin the form of natural immune modulators. Immune modulators can either up-regulate or down-regulate natural immune response as needed, enablingpeoplewith immune disorders to have more normalized immune function without the side effects of unnatural medications.

Five powerful natural immune modulators are:

Magnesium

Magnesium is a powerful and essential immune modulator. Known as the "master mineral",magnesiumis involved in no fewer than 300 body processes. A deficiency in magnesium has been strongly linked to immune disorders and it has been variously estimated that anywhere from 70 to 95 percent of us are deficient in magnesium.

Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3, known as the "sunshinevitamin", is essential tolifeitself. Several studies in recent years have indicated that vitamin D3 is a powerful immune modulator which could be useful against autoimmune disorders. Furthermore, like magnesium, deficiency in D3 has been linked to autoimmune disorders. The best source of D3 is sunshine. When that is not feasible, supplemental D3 can help.

Curcumin

Curcumin is the major component of the common kitchen spice "turmeric". It is a wonderful herb which has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and it has been shown to inhibit autoimmune disorders. Note:curcuminis ordinarily not very bio-available. Consuming piperine (black pepper) and/or coconut milk may improve absorption somewhat, but the best therapeutic value may be found in curcumin supplements designed for high bio-availability.

Blackseed oil

Blackseedoil(Nigella sativa) is another powerful immunomodulator and it has been used for centuries for a wide variety of illnesses. The prophet Muhammad was reported to have said that blackseed is a "cure for everything but death".

Oleander extract

Oleander is noted as a supreme immune stimulator and for its success against cancer, HIV and otherconditions. However, it appears that oleander is also a powerful immune-modulator, with many reports of it helping people with immune disorders. Note: only properly prepared non-toxic supplemental oleander extract should be used since the raw plant is quite toxic.

About the author

Tony Isaacs, is a naturalhealthauthor, advocate and researcher who hostsThe Best Years in Lifewebsite for those who wish to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. Mr. Isaacs is the author of books and articles about natural health, longevity and beating cancer including "Cancer's Natural Enemy" and is working on a majorbookproject due to be published later this year. He is also a contributing author for the worldwide advocacy group "S.A N.E.Vax. Inc" which endeavors to uncover the truth about HPV vaccine dangers.
Mr. Isaacs is currently residing in scenic East Texas and frequently commutes to the even more scenic Texas hill country near Austin and San Antonio to give lectures and health seminars. He also hosts the CureZone "Ask Tony Isaacs - featuring Luella May" forum as well as the Yahoo Health Group "Oleander Soup" and he serves as a consultant to the "Utopia Silver Supplement Company".

Mercury Amalgams: A Time Bomb in Your Head by Katrina Starzhynskaya

2011-04-17T00:15:00.000-07:00

For decades dentists have been placing “silver” fillings to repair cavities .

Despite the common “silver” moniker, these fillings contain very little silver at all. Instead, they are a mixture of metals that create an amalgam. One of those metals is the most toxic metal on Earth: Mercury.

It is more toxic than lead, cadmium and even arsenic.

Ask any dentist how mercury amalgam arrives in his office. They will readily admit it comes in a biohazard container. Next, ask them how they dispose of it. They have a strict hazardous materials protocol they must follow. So if it is a biohazard before it goes into your mouth and a hazardous waste when it comes out, what makes it safe when it is in your mouth?

Alix: Natural Recovery from Lyme & Vaccine Damage

2011-04-16T03:56:00.001-07:00

After returning from a long hike in 1991, I didn't recognize that the large raised rash on my ankle was actually an oval-shaped bull's eye rash.

The myriad symptoms eventually disabled me after I received a round of travel vaccinations. This is no small part of my Lyme history. Before the vaccines, I was juggling some new symptoms but completely able to function and manage a high level job in research and strategy at a major high tech company. The day I arrived abroad in May 1996, I began to sleep incessantly and then collapsed a few days into the trip. I have never felt well again in my life. I don't give up easily. I went to work with flu-like symptoms, nausea, 24/7 migraine, major digestive issues & exhaustion for SIX months before I finally took my family's and doctor's advice that I was too sick to keep working. My health (or lack thereof) forced me to quit my job. I have never been able to work full time since the travel vaccines. I am getting a bit of criticism right now from some who've seen this video, or won't watch it since I mention vaccine damage in the title. I urge you not to mistake a medical fact for a political statement.

In 1999, I recovered much of my health after starting a gluten free diet, though I still did not have a Lyme diagnosis. I was able to return to work part time in high tech, but the added stress was making me worse again.

That year I was well enough to be dating and ended up getting engaged and married.

Soon after marrying, I got pregnant with twins. Doctors mistook the increase in my symptoms to be a lupus flare. A year of low dose steroids was the worst thing I could have done, as steroids are contraindicated in Lyme. This allowed the Lyme bugs to drill further into my CNS and cause a new disabling symptom of unrelenting, all-night, sleep supplement resistant, and sleep med resistant insomnia. I pursued every mind-body treatment available, to no avail.

I didn't get diagnosed with Lyme Disease until a few years ago. I had to fight the medical system to get the diagnosis and I fought to insist that I be treated naturally.

In the end, I'm doing well on my herbal and detox protocol and have completed two of the three years of treatment.

Though I had to edit it out of this video, I recently discovered the HUGE benefits of Earthing which has helped me really get on top of the insomnia, and seems to be making my herbal antibiotics work more strongly. There is a growing community of Lyme patients trying Earthing and getting amazing results. (See my two-part series on Earthing at Natural News TV for more info.)

Possible cancer cure found in blushwood shrub

2011-04-16T02:34:00.000-07:00

CANCER patients are offering themselves as human guinea pigs as researchers investigate a possible cure for cancer that was found in north Queensland rainforests.

Scientists have identified a compound in the fruit of the native blushwood shrub that appears to "liquefy and destroy cancer with no side-effects", according to latest research.

Found deep in the remnants of a 130 million-year-old rainforest, the fruit extract may yet hold the secret antidote to Australia's No.1 killer disease.

Victoria Gordon, of EcoBiotics, an Atherton Tableland-based company, said they hoped to go to human clinical trials later this year.

Dr Gordon said a single dose injection of the extract, known as EBC-46, had been effective in 50 critically ill dogs and about a dozen cats and horses.

"This is proving to be something exceptional," she said.

"The biggest tumour we treated was the size of a Coke can in a dog, and that animal is fully healed and healthy.""There is a rapid knock-down of the tumour, it disintegrates within 24 hours and we have a rapid healing response.

Dr Gordon said it had worked on skin cancers, such as carcinomas and melanomas, and bone cancer, and was a possible treatment for breast, colon and prostate cancer.

But she warned wannabe human guinea pigs against seeking under-the-table treatment.

She said it was "immoral, illegal, and unscientific" to seek to be administered the drug before approval, likely to take up to seven years, by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

"We have been inundated with calls – it shows there is such a need for a breakthrough in anti-cancer treatment," she said. "Most people understand when we explain the situation."

Former breast cancer sufferer Mena Crew, 65, said many dying of cancer would "do anything for a miracle cure".

"We would all like a magic cure, that would be wonderful, and I hope in my lifetime we find it," the breast cancer support volunteer said.

She has worked with more than 200 sufferers and some victims in her role with the Cancer Council Queensland.

"I don't want to kill the enthusiasm of all the wonderful research, but until it is proven it will do the job, we recommend they go with proven and conventional treatments," she said.

"It is good, however, to think the secret antidote may be growing in the jungle above Cairns."

How to Quickly Clear Out Lyme Disease Toxins

2011-04-15T13:17:00.001-07:00

How to Quickly Clear Out Lyme Disease Toxins From Your Patients

By Greg Lee / Two Frogs Healing Center

Have you heard stories of ships that would get lost in a dense fog? Before the invention of radar, ships relied upon sailors to look out and avoid dangerous conditions. Lighthouses would also warn about coastline hazards. A dense fog would cause these ships to become blind to hazards in their path. They could end up straying off course or sailing into rocks that would damage or sink the ship.

How is a ship lost in the fog just like a person with Lyme disease toxins in their brain?

Just like a ship lost in the fog, people get confused and lost in their cloud of Lyme disease toxins
Lyme bacteria produce nerve toxins that are similar to the Clostridium botulinum (botulism) C2 toxin¹. The C2 toxin can induce hypotension (low blood pressure), an increase in intestinal secretion, an increase how capillaries let nutrients or cells flow in and out, and bleeding in the lungs². These toxins are able to move through the blood stream and through tissues because they are the same size as a water molecule. When they enter the brain, they can interfere with memory recall, finding the right words, and being able to speak clearly. Lyme bacteria also release different toxins when they are killed by antibiotics or the immune system.

Lyme bacteria release endotoxins when they are killed
The dead remains of Lyme bacteria contain a different toxin called endotoxins³. When antibiotics, anti-Lyme medicines, or treatments kill Lyme bacteria, a flood of toxins gets released which is called a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction or herx for short. This combination of different Lyme toxins can leave you feeling like you caught the flu, or feeling pains wandering around your body. Unfortunately, these toxins can produce a diverse combination of symptoms that can show up anywhere in the body. This wide range of symptoms makes accurate diagnosis and treatment much more difficult. Not only do Lyme bacteria produce toxins, so do other tick infections, also known as co-infections.

Co-infections such as babesia also produces toxic symptoms
Babesia is another infection that infected ticks can transmit through their bite. This infection is a protozoa that produces symptoms similar to malaria: sweats, fever and chills, shortness of breath, brain fog, and headaches. According to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker's research, toxins from tick-borne pathogens such as Babesia microti may cause chronic illness⁴. Unfortunately, the specific types of babesia toxins have not been identified. Due to the similarity to a similarity in symptoms, Babesia toxins are hypothesized to be similar in nature to it's cousin malaria. Malaria has a toxin that is similar to endotoxins⁵ and another that is a glycolipid that's a big mouthful called glycosylphosphatidylinositol⁶. Other tick infections also produce Herxheimer toxic die-off reactions.

Patients treated for a Bartonella infection have toxic die-off reactions, too
Bartonella is another tick borne infection that can be transmitted by tick bites, and through bites and scratches of infected animals. This infection can produces symptoms of burning pain, electrical zapping sensations, brain fog, or streak like rashes. One of the unusual signs of a Bartonella die-off reaction is a sudden increase in feelings of anxiety or a panic attack. These symptoms are known to increase when patients take antibiotics which implies that toxins are being released by the dead bacteria. The specific types of Bartonella toxins have yet to be identified.

Some people are missing the proper genes to get rid of these toxins
There is a part of your immune system called HLA-DR⁷ (Human Leukocyte Antigen) that scavenges up foreign substances like toxins. Unfortunately, some people are lacking the genes which enables them to scavenge Lyme bacteria and co-infection toxins. As a result, these toxins continue to accumulate and circulate throughout the bloodstream and eventually get filtered through the liver. These toxins get then dumped from the liver into the bile which flows into the small intestine. Unfortunately, these toxins have a nasty habit of getting reabsorbed in the intestines and recirculating back into the blood stream. People who are lacking these genes get much sicker because they are being poisoned by the same toxins over and over again.

How can people who lack these genes get these toxins out?

There are three strategies for helping the immune system to eliminate toxins effectively

1. The first way to eliminate toxins is to bind them up
When toxins are in the small intestines, they can easily pass through the intestinal walls back into the blood stream. If the toxins are bound to another substance before they can be re-absorbed, then they will be passed out through the stool. Cholestyramine is a synthetic resin that is prescribed by Lyme literate doctors to bind to toxins. Toxins have a negative charge which binds to the positive charge of Cholestyramine.

Chinese nut galls or Galla Chinensis⁸ (Chinese name: wu bei zi) and Terminalia Chebula⁸ or Haritaki (Chinese name: he zi) are used in a similar fashion to Cholestyramine in Chinese herbal medicine. These herbs have a strong affinity for binding to substances. So, it is recommended to take Galla Chinensis two hours away from other herbs and medications. Terminalia Chebula can be added to other herbs without the two hour restriction.

2. The second strategy is to eliminate toxins is to neutralize them
When Lyme bacteria are killed, they release endotoxins. There are several herbs that have stopped endotoxin shock in animal studies. When given to Lyme disease patients, they reduce herxheimer symptoms. These herbs include:
Forsythia Suspensa⁹ (Chinese name lian qiao)
Scutellaria Baicalensis⁹ (Chinese name: huang qin)
Taraxacum Officinale⁹ / Dandelion (Chinese name: pu gong ying)
Viola Yedoensis⁹ (Chinese name: zi hua di ding)

3. The third strategy is to draw toxins out of the body directly
The treatment of applying suction cups to the body helps to draw toxins out of the body¹⁰. In order to remove these toxins from the body, the suction cups are removed from the body. Using three edged acupuncture needles, three small holes are made on the skin where the cups were placed. Then the suction cups are replaced over the needling site to draw the toxins out of the blood and the lymph. Fluids that are drawn into the cup that are darker in color than blood, or have a very viscous quality is believed to be a sign of toxins¹¹.

Using these three strategies, you can get Lyme disease toxins out of the body
Just like the wind that blows dense fog away, these three strategies will help you to draw Lyme disease and co-infection toxins out of the nervous system. These methods have improved short-term memory recall, the ability to multitask, and facial recognition. These methods are extremely useful if a person is lacking the genes to eliminate toxins. Consult with a Lyme literate Chinese medicine practitioner to see which of these methods are best for your condition.

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Food Matters

2011-04-13T00:51:00.000-07:00

Do you have mercury in your mouth?

2011-04-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

The "silver" fillings in your teeth - Dental Amalgams - are still widely used by the dental profession in most parts of the world. The "Amalgam" consists of a mix of metals - Generally 50% Mercury, 35% Silver, 15% Tin and other metals. But is it safe to put so much Mercury, the most toxic non-radioactive metal known to man, into the mouth of a person? There is now a growing mountain of evidence that it is NOT safe to do so. Some countries, like Sweden, Canada and Germany, have either banned or imposed serious limitations on Amalgam usage. There is now compelling evidence from reputable scientific bodies such as the World Health Organisation that, despite claims from pro-amalgam bodies such as the American and British Dental Associations (ADA/BDA), mercury is NOT "locked" safely in the metal bonds in the teeth, but can leak slowly into the body, often causing severe illnesses. These are reckoned to possibly include ME/CFS, Multiple Sclerosis,Alzheimers, and a whole range of "auto-immune" illnesses. In fact, just by damaging the immune system, Amalgam could be contributing to an even broader range of illnesses. IS DENTAL AMALGAM SAFE?

Mercury's extreme cytotoxicity and neurotoxicity is a major factor in the neurological conditions, along with its inhibition of basic enzymatic cellular processes and effects on essential minerals and nutrients in cells. Mercury is also documented to cause imbalances in neurotransmitters related to mood disorders. A direct mechanism involving mercury's inhibition of cellular enzymatic processes by binding with the hydroxyl radical (SH) in amino acids appears to be a major part of the connection to allergic/immune reactive conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, lupus, eczema and psoriasis, scleroderma, and allergies. Immune reactivity to mercury has been documented by immune reactivity tests to be a major factor in many of theautoimmune conditions.

Dr. Whitaker on mercury: In the May issue of Health and Healing, I told you about the two most common sources of toxic mercury: seafoodand dental amalgams. But there's a third source of mercury that you should know about, particularly if you are the parent or grandparent of a young child or are expecting to have a child: vaccines. Until recently, a form of mercury called thimerosal was used as a preservative in many of the vaccines given to infants and young children, including vaccines for hepatitis B, influenza, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana), who spoke before the House Committee on Government Reform's hearing on mercury and medicine last year, knows just what this poison can do to the delicate brain and nervous system of a young child: his once-healthy grandson, who was given vaccines for nine different diseases in one day, now suffers from autism. In Burton's estimation, his grandson may have received, in the space of a few hours, 41 times the amount of mercury at which harm can be caused. Unfortunately, his grandson's experience is not unique. U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism Human destiny is on a collision course with mercury. Tomorrow we will all wake up to a world with about twenty tons more mercury in the environment, another ton will be put into people's mouths by dentists, and tens of thousands of little children will receive vaccinations laced with toxic mercury molecules, in the form of ethyl-mercury, super-charged with aluminum. In a world rapidly approaching some saturation point with mercury these twenty tons are significant. The longer medical and governmental authorities deny the full mercury story the higher the tide will rise as concentrations increase on land, sea and air. Mercury is a reality that has to be taken into account by doctors and everyone else. Though mercury is accompanied by tens of thousands of other chemicals in the environment none are as toxic nor as prevalent. We are destroying our children and our future with an invisible enemy as surely as if we have fought and lost a nuclear war. The association of mercury to chronic diseases is well documented in the didactic scientific literature. The search for the association between mercury and cardiovascular disease reveals 358 scientific papers exemplifying the relationship; between mercury and cancer we find 643 scientific papers. The association of mercury with neurodegenerative diseases is the most significant, with the references numbering 1,445. The main areas of anxiety in regards to mercury are dental, medical, and environmental. These three areas comprise what is known as the three faces of mercury. Rarely are the three mercury concerns presented together so seldom do we get a fair account of the accumulating danger, which are greater than anyone is ready to admit. Mercury can travel great distances in the atmosphere before it is eventually deposited back to the earth in rainfall or in dry gaseous forms. Thus, mercury is a global problem that knows no national or continental boundaries. The Chinese are in denial as are most officials in anyway attached to the established economic order that pollutes the environment. Mercury Destroys Brain Cells As I mentioned in the newsletter, mercury is a neurotoxin that is especially damaging to the developing brain and nervous system. A growing number of researchers believe that the soaring rates of neurological and developmental disorders in our children can be linked to a corresponding increase in the number of government-mandated vaccines. The number of compulsory vaccines has increased from 10 to 36 in the past quarter-century, and over that time period, there has been a simultaneous increase in the number of children suffering from disabilities that prevent them from reaching their full potential. The incidence of learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder has doubled in the past 25 years, while autism has increased by an incredible 200 to 500 percent in every state in the U.S. in just the last decade. more on the danger of vaccines

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2011-04-05T00:22:00.000-07:00

The 72 Hour Remedy: Salt and Vitamin C Never Tasted So Good!

2011-04-04T19:53:00.000-07:00

Based on the research of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linus Pauling and other cutting-edge theories, the 72 Hour Remedy takes two common household items--Salt and Vitamin C--and combines them into one powerfully effective way to combat the root cause of Lyme disease.

Yes, that's right; these two common items, one that most dieticians advise you to avoid in large quantities and the other, according to researchers like Pauling, that we don't take in large enough quantities, can help you win the battle against Lyme disease-quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

Did you know that Americans eat less salt today than ever before in history? Theorists are demonstrating that a whole host of new illnesses could be a result of our lowered consumption of salt. Early Americans consumed approximately 20 grams a day. Individual consumption has been drastically decreasing with each decade. Medical researchers are now wondering if the decrease in salt consumption has allowed these new illnesses, such as Lyme, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's disease, and Gulf War Syndrome to flourish? More recently, the salt scare of the past couple of decades has been brought into question with many researchers admitting they were wrong. In addition, the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin C is a mere 60 milligrams per day. Researchers like Pauling are suggesting 18,000 milligrams per day would result in profound benefits for preventive health. These are certainly dramatic differences with tremendous implications for those suffering from Lyme Disease.

Taking these two common items together results in the systematic eradication of the bacteria associated with Lyme disease. But, it's even more effective than that. Recent research is showing the possibility of other pathogens being associated with Lyme disease. These pathogens may cause many of the lingering and seemingly untreatable symptoms of the disease that plague so many Lyme disease sufferers long after treatment. Additional forms of bacteria, mites, and worms all can exacerbate the typical symptoms and presentation of the disease. The 72 Hour Remedy acts to wipe out these largely hidden causes of the disease quickly, painlessly, and with unbelievable effectiveness.

Dosage
12-one gram tablets of salt. One brand of salt pill is CMC(Consolidated Midland Corporation), NDC#0223-1760-01, ordered through a pharmacy (no prescription required)
12-1,000 mg tablets of Vitamin C
Water

The treatment requires that you take 1 tablet of each every hour throughout the day with ample amounts of water, a demanding schedule but the results are well worth the slight inconvenience. Taking each dosage with food is advised to help in absorption and to reduce side effects.

Avoid large doses at the outset; some individuals suffer debilitating effects from larger doses. If you can tough it out, do so. However, the effects are sometimes immediate and powerful if the infection is of long duration and the bacteria has had a chance to establish a strong foothold in your system.

We have found a better approach is to "scale up", gradually increasing the dosage and "working with" the Herxheimer reactions as they occur with the protocol. A gradual-dosage protocol, even at the initial lower quantities, can have a notable effect depending upon bacterial load, body weight, etc. In fact, a smaller person often does not have to use the entire 12 grams per day of salt and Vitamin C; 6 to 8 grams often is enough for a full effect.

In any case, indications that the body is 'flushing' toxins and attendant phenomena referred to as 'Herxheimer' reactions (see 'Common Side Effects below) should suggest that the current dosage level in a gradual-dose protocol should be maintained. Once the body becomes acclimated to that level of dosage, the next higher level can be attempted. Should the Herxheimer reaction be especially arduous, return to the lower dosage until the reaction passes, then resume a gradual increase once again.

An example of a gradual-dose protocol would begin with a dose of 1 gram each of salt and Vitamin C at 10 am and again at 2 PM. If you experiene fatigue or have a mild feeling of malaise, omit a 6 PM dose. Instead, drink plenty of water through the rest of the day and evening. Maintain a schedule of just 2 doses per day until there is no reaction--this may take 1 or 2 days--then move on to 3 doses per day with the addition of a dose at 6 PM.

Continue a gradual increase until reaching the 8 -12g of both salt and Vitamin C. Though 12 grams a day is what the protocol asks for, there is usually a notable effect after reaching 8 grams per day. Higher doses have an increased effect where there is a "stubborn" area in the body. Once you've attained the prescribed dosage, you will begin noticing immediate results. "Bad" bacteria will begin dying almost immediately as the potent combination of Vitamin C and salt helps cleanse the body of toxins and "supercharges" the body's defenses.

Remember to drink large quantities of water--no less than 12-8 ounce glasses. This will not only serve to keep you hydrated as your body flushes itself, but also help to make sure the remedy is delivered throughout the body as needed.

If after 72 hours you do not feel better, repeat the remedy once every 3-5 days until you notice the benefits. Additional remedies are presented below to assist your body in its healing process.

Why does this protocol work?

Our white blood cells (WBC) are important parts of our immune system. Some of them display unique "mechanisms" with which they attack and kill bad bugs in our bodies, like the Borrelia b. bacteria that cause Lyme disease. One class of white blood cells in particular has areas where they store an enzyme that uses an acid, along with hydrogen peroxide, to produce an oxygen particle (electron) that kills invading microbes. In other words, it creates and uses a free radical molecule to protect itself.

Another area of storage in these same white blood cells contains different types of proteins (polypeptides), one of which is called cathelicidin. A segment of this protein is a potential bacteria killer (bacteriacide) that increases the "permeability" of the bacteria's cell membrane which ultimately kills them.

One enzyme, called "elastase" a series of short protein peptides, are able to be assembled into larger ones (dubbed "LL-37") that are able to increase the "permeability" of the bacteria's cell membrane.

These two enzymes work together when they meet an offending bacterium. The elastase uses some of the cathelicidins to pull out a protein molecule from the surface membrane of bacteria. This causes an opening or "pore" to form in the membrane itself. This allows vital potassium ions needed by the microorganism to escape from within its internal walls (the Borrelia's "cytoplasm") and out through the "pore". This damages the bacteria internally, resulting in swelling and eventually ruptures the microorganism.

Increasing the salt in the body fluids surrounding the Borrelia bacteria contributes to the killing effect by allowing sodium ions to enter the bacteria through the "pore" created by the anti-microbial peptides. The increased level of sodium in the bacteria, combined with the loss of needed potassium, enhances the killing effect further.

Vitamin C is known to increase the number and activity of white blood cells. People infected with Lyme disease often have lower white blood cell counts due to the ongoing infection. So, in addition to the known anti-microbial "osmotic pressure effect" of salt, it appears the Vitamin C may increase the number and activity of the white blood cells needed, and then the increased salt levels in the intra cellular fluid "arms" them with Borrelia-killing enzymes and peptides.

Common Side Effects

This protocol may take longer for some individuals due to the length of time the bacteria has had to create pockets of infection. However, many people with mild cases have complete remission of symptoms after even 1 or 2 days. Others have to use the protocol longer or periodically over time. As encouraging as that may be, it's important to be aware that the protocol may cause side effects in some individuals.

Because you are actively helping your body fight the bacteria, diarrhea is common. This is a sign that your body is beginning to flush out the toxins and begin renewal. This may also be a sign that your bowel has reached its tolerance for Vitamin C.

This is one of the indications of a Herxheimer reaction and also signals that healing is starting. It is widely recognized that the Herxheimer reaction is caused by the release of toxic chemicals called endotoxins released from the cell walls of dying bacteria due to effective treatment. Dorlands Medical Dictionary adds that the condition is a short-term immunological reaction which causes fever, chills, muscle pain, headaches, and skin lesions. This, in turn, results in a response from the immune system which manifests the symptoms experienced by the individual being treated.

The generalized symptoms of a Herxheimer reaction, as listed above, are not all-inclusive. The severity of the reaction is proportional to the dosage of the drug or treatment causing the reaction and a wide variety of symptoms can result if the waste products reach any specific areas of the body. In such cases, the added symptoms are localized to the area or affected system. Nausea, diarrhea and soreness of the throat may also result.

Ozone Treatment for Lyme

2011-03-30T22:43:00.000-07:00

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Oxygen therapies

Regular oxygen (O2) has been found to be beneficial to Lyme Disease sufferers, especially if they live at higher elevations. Lyme Disease always creates oxygen deficiency in the body. Supplementing oxygen by breathing pure medical grade oxygen through a face mask can be tremendously beneficial in boosting immune system function and catalyzing healing within the body. Breathing pure oxygen while exercising increases the effect.

Breathing pure oxygen is not cumbersome or inconvenient – it can be done while checking email or watching the nightly news. Even breathing pure oxygen for as little as 30 minutes per day can cause dramatic acceleration of healing and reduction of symptoms.

Obtaining a prescription for pure medical grade oxygen is not difficult when dealing with a reasonable physician. Just tell him/her that because of your chronic illness, you have found that you feel better when you occasionally breathe pure oxygen. There are no side effects and no risks to breathing pure oxygen so if a physician tells you that he can’t prescribe it, fire him and go see someone else.

Ozone and Oxygen for Treating Lyme Disease

(This article is an excerpt from this book)

zone is a gas that most people have heard about in relation to the atmosphere. While ozone can be dangerous to inhale, other methods of applying ozone to the body have many benefits for many health conditions. Oxygen is O2 (two oxygen molecules). Ozone is O3 (three oxygen molecules). Ozone is highly unstable and reacts with many things. When introduced into the human body, it has many biological effects.

Ozone therapies

Ozone mitigates the negative effects Lyme Disease has on the body. It re-establishes healthy bio-terrain and neutralizes neurotoxins. It also combats the acidic condition created by Lyme Disease because it is alkalizing. The best way to introduce ozone is to copy here a note from Marc Fett, one of the contributors to this book.

RIFE + O3 = ONE-TWO PUNCH!

Hi all,

Bryan and I want to post important preliminary findings and results as regards the addition of what is shaping up to be the most ideal and effective adjunct found for the rife machine program. Though the rife machine program takes a person all the way out of the woods over time (24 months on average for adults), our thrust has been to find way(s) to "shorten the runway" of healing.

Two problem areas along the route:

#1 Neurotoxins:

Like a squid squirting "ink" for survival, the Bb emits neurotoxins that serve several purposes for the Bb. It affects the host's neural/spinal/brain activities. In a localized area of cells/tissue, it creates "hypercoagulation" (or "thick blood"), and serves Bb by causing decreased circulation, oxygen, nutrient transfer and toxin removal, decreased hydrogen (lower ATP burning in the cell which means decreased energy overall), electron flow interruption (which means pain), alters various key cellular functions, and so on.

In the hypothalamus/pituitary area of the brain, Bb infection and neurotoxins result in everything from appetite, perspiration and temperature abnormalities, to careening , insomnia, grotesque dreams and near psychosis.

Additionally, when the Bb are killed (like during antibiotics, rife machine treatments, etc.), they also expel neurotoxins as they perish. Thus, the strong herx reactions during treatments.

Just how much a part the neurotoxins play is found by folks who take chito-power, questran, molybdenum, olive-lemon drink, sauna, etc., and see how improved they feel just by having neurotoxin levels reduced.

It has been one of the challenges in eradicating Lyme Disease with rife machines to use effective supplementation and other measures to try and detoxify, lessen the neurotoxin load and help with the herx reactions. Especially as Lyme Disease sufferers who come into rife machine therapy tend to be depleted and trashed already from long bouts with mis-diagnosed Lyme, and often long, grueling bouts with antibiotics, which have their own debilitating aspects.

It isn't that a person can't make it all the way back with just Rife (like Doug & family, Kay, Jean Graham. etc.), its just that the first many months can be quite arduous because of the herxes.

#2 Co-factors:

We've found that the effect of "co-factors" is not a minor issue. In fact, along with the cyst form of Bb, they play a major role in the overall timeframe of recovery and particularly in how arduous or not the recovery process is.

We have both been struck by several folks who succeeded in knocking the hell out of their lyme (by rife, ICHT, etc – with even tests showing positive to negative), but have these sticky, stubborn co-factor issues with virus, systemic Candida/leaky gut, mycoplasmas, heavy metal poisoning, etc. that had been catalyzed by the Bb, with some of these co-factors (like candidiasis) presenting symptoms virtually identical to lyme.

Bb has a definite and unique catalyzing effect on other microbes (virus, yeast, bacteria, parasite, etc.), and in bolstering these (or making previously dormant viruses active) Bb is in turn bolstered by the activity of the catalyzed microbes.

This relationship also exists with heavy metals and other environmental toxins. The Bb are attracted to metal-effected areas in the body (which act like weakening/damaging "kryptonite" to the cells and immune system), aggravating the effects of heavy metals. In turn the Bb are bolstered.

This document is an excerpt from the above book.
The Ideal Adjunct

I have done an array of treatments prior to rife machines – HBOC, UV blood irradiation, hydrogen peroxide drips, auto-hemotherapy, ozone, advanced oxygen aphaeresis, underground Lyme Disease clinics, etc. So, I looked over the notes of what had the biggest impact – no matter what the pathogen – and ozone stood out predominantly.

Further new research showed the multi-faceted character of it that made it a perfect complement for rife machine therapy. With an ozone generator I had, I did some experimentation in a new day. The results were quite significant.

In conjunction with rife machines, ozone becomes an EXTREMELY potent, harmonic and effective adjunct. It is presenting the ideal "one-two punch".

And quite fitting. The rife machine technology comes from Dr. Rife and early ozone technology (cold plasma) comes from another near-contemporary genius, Nicola Tesla. And interestingly, both are still essentially electronic (though ozone uses a gas - oxygen - as a carrier for the electrons to nuke pathogens).

Ozone provides:

1. Able to kill spirochetes as well as ANY other pathogenic microbe – virus, bacterial, yeast, mycoplasma, parasite, prion, etc., contacted. In fact, is ATTRACTED to them by polarity.

2. Able to destroy infected cells, as well as mutated, malignant cells.

3. A powerful treatment for Candida.

4. An effective adjunct treatment for heavy metal chelation.

5. Pathogens are unable to build a resistance to it.

6. An effective treatment for brain, eyes, ear areas (using ozone applied locally to those areas).

7. As a by-product, provides bio-available oxygen to cells, to start a cascade of metabolic actions toward healing and rejuvenation and galvanizing of the immune system. Ozone breaks down into oxygen and singlet oxygen inside the body.

8. As a by-product, oxidizes toxins, including neurotoxins – THUS MARKEDLY REDUCING HERXES EVEN WHILE KILLING PATHOGENS.

9. As a by-product, scavenges free radicals and helps reverse the extensive free radical damage from a severe systemic infection like Lyme Disease.

10. The oxygenation provides for a more energized state.

11. Helps move pH toward alkaline from the acidic pH induced by chronic disease.

12. Potentiates other remedies, supplements, protocols.

13. Is natural, does not have side-effects, toxicity, or cumulative effects.

14. Is relatively cheap and able to be done at-home, whenever desired.

A Meal To Die For

2011-03-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

Bill Geist visits the Heart Attack Grill in Chandler, Ariz., where you can almost feel your arteries clogging.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

2011-03-20T23:28:00.000-07:00

Americans dig their own grave with their own knife and fork.
We all know about healthy diet. We all know that junk food and processed sugars are bad for us. We all know that we should eat plenty of fresh vegetables and drink at least 8 ounces of water a day. We all know that we should exercise. Lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. And knowing is NOT enough! You MUST take action!

TCM and Acupuncture

2011-03-18T01:49:00.000-07:00

I am honored to dedicate today's post to the real healer , Dr. Lai San Leung. I had the best experience of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with Lai San. During each treatment I felt so much care and understanding, and received very pleasurable acupuncture experience. Herbs I was prescribed were perfect for me! I felt a major shift in my health after each treatment.
Thank you Lai San!
If you live in New York city, I would highly recommend to see Dr. Lai San Leung for any of your health issues. After first session you will be hooked :)

Lai San Leung is a Nationally Certified and New York State Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), and holds a Masters of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine NYC. She is a Nationally Board Certified Herbalist and is board certified in Oriental Medicine (Diplomate Oriental Medicine - Dipl. OM) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

She is also trained in Constitutional Facial Acupuncture RenewalTM and is a member of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA).

Lai San Leung maintains a special focus on autoimmune disorders, digestion issues and pain management, as well as women’s and men’s reproductive health. She participated in ongoing acupuncture clinical trials funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, and also interned at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. She also studied with world-renowned Japanese acupuncturist, Kiiko Matsumoto.

Her philosophy towards health and the connection between mind and body is firmly rooted in the Five Pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She believes that a healer's role is not just to remedy the present discomfort of a patient, but to set him or her on a path towards a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. She is happy to offer her patients Traditional Chinese Medicinal perspectives on diet, exercise, and attaining a high quality of life.

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Live Laugh Love

2011-03-16T22:33:00.000-07:00

Can laughter cure an illness? The publicity of the man who cured his own cancer with comic video tapes is a recorded history. He was just sitting and watching funny movies all day.Laughter induces the body to release the pleasure hormone known as endorphins. As it turns out, this little hormone contributes to almost every part of the body: from the central nervous system to the cardiac.

LYME DISEASE: Treatment with Chinese Herbs

2011-03-15T22:27:00.000-07:00

by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon

Lyme disease is the result of a spirochetal infection (Boerrelia burgdorferi) transmitted to humans by deer ticks (mainly Ixodes scapularis, though a relative, I. pacificus is the carrier in the Western U.S.). The infection sometimes results in a serious disease pattern, most often characterized by progressively worsening arthralgia, though a central nervous system disorder or even a heart disorder may arise (1, 2, 3, 10). The disease is named for the town (Old Lyme, Connecticut) where, in 1975, a number of children presenting symptoms similar to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis were eventually found to have acquired this Boerrelia infection.

The occurrence of Lyme disease is regional, being dependent on:

the distribution of the ticks that carry the bacteria (prevalent in forested areas in temperate climates, such as northern U.S. and northern Europe);
the presence of this particular bacteria in the ticks. The bacteria is carried by animals, particularly mice and deer, that are bitten by the tick; in the endemic area, only about 15-30% of ticks are infected; and
exposure of the human population to the ticks, which generally requires living in or venturing into areas where the ticks can be directly encountered.
Contact with a tick does not necessarily mean the disease will be experienced. In fact, it is estimated that only 1-3% of tick bites result in Lyme disease. While the region where infection is a somewhat likely possibility is expanding, the primary distribution still remains limited. As of 1995, it was reported that Boerrelia infections in the U.S. occurred mainly in 8 states of the northeastern U.S. and one Midwest state (Wisconsin). Retrospective studies indicate that there were probably a few cases of this disease many decades earlier, with cases appearing in Massachusetts and Wisconsin in the 1960s, and in northern Europe as early as the 1920s. There is some evidence to suggest cases of this or a very similar disease in Germany-a country that was heavily forested and full of deer-in the 1880s. The reason for the sudden epidemic of the disease during the past 25 years has been the change in land use and lifestyle that occurred, such as new growth of forests in abandoned farm land and movement of city dwellers into the forested countryside, either for recreation or for a new place to live. For those who are at risk for acquiring the infection, a vaccine against Boerrelia burgdorferi has been approved by the FDA and is now readily available.

There is no reference to Lyme disease in the Chinese literature and there may be none for some time, as most of China's forests have been eliminated. There are other spirochetal infections that have been addressed by Chinese physicians and by Chinese researchers conducting clinical trials or laboratory tests of infection-inhibiting properties. The relevant organism most often studied in China is Leptospira, which causes the disease called leptospirosis. This organism is carried by a wide range of animals, and is not uncommon in animals raised for food. In China, it has long been common practice for each family to keep animals, such as pigs and chickens, in and around their homes, so exposure has been possible for a large portion of the population. The bacterium can enter the body through the skin, usually from contact with animal urine. A small outbreak occurred at Fort Bragg in the U.S. in 1942, and the disease was nicknamed Fort Bragg Fever. Its cause was traced to swimming in ponds and streams that had been contaminated by livestock urine. Fewer than 200 cases occur in the U.S. each year, mostly in the warm southeastern states.

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN VIEWS OF LEPTOSPIROSIS AND ITS TREATMENT
The Leptospira infection causes fever and chills, headache, and muscle ache (especially in the shoulders). These symptoms match the Shang Han disease described in the ancient text Shang Han Lun. In fact, the initial course of leptospirosis follows a pattern, over a period of several days, that is somewhat like that described in the ancient text. In the advanced stage, leptospirosis can cause liver disease (with jaundice) or a severe form of meningitis; the symptoms of some cases of advanced Shang Han disease are similar. According to proponents of the general application of the Shang Han Lun as a guide to treatment of disease, the formulas recommended in that text could be used for modern diseases with similar symptom presentation. Accordingly, early stage of spirochetal infection, such as Lyme disease and Fort Bragg fever, might be treated by the same formulas used in the Shang Han Lun (see: A modern view of the Shang Han Lun).

Modern understanding of these infectious diseases may help reflect on the development of Chinese concepts of disease causation and treatment. Shang Han disease occurred most frequently in winter, the time of year when animals were brought into the house, thereby increasing opportunity for exposure to pathogens; thus, exposure of people to cold may not have been the reason that some diseases were observed to occur during the cold season. Similarly, the summer heat syndrome, which often produces digestive system disturbances, may not be the direct result of exposures of humans to the damp, hot climate, but exposure to pathogens that grow in that climate and infect the food and water supplies (see the articles: The six qi and six yin and Pill Curing and Huoxiang Zhengqi Pian).

The book Modern Study and Application of Materia Medica (4) provides information about herbs reputed to inhibit Leptospira based on laboratory testing (herb extract applied to cultured bacteria causing them to die) and, in some cases, clinical evaluation (herbs administered to infected patients resulting in clearance of symptoms). The following list of leptospira-inhibiting herbs was culled from the Chinese medical literature:

Isatis leaf Smilax
Isatis root Gardenia
Andrographis Hu-chang
Coptis Chien-li-kuang
Scute Verbena
Phellodendron Sanguisorba
Forsythia Ching-hao
Most of these herbs treat a condition described as damp-heat; many of the herbs have broad-spectrum antibiotic and antiviral properties. The book Thousand Formulas and Thousand Herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine (5), no doubt relying on the same source material, listed the first nine ingredients of the above list as inhibitors of Leptospira; this text also presents five traditional formulas suggested for treating leptospirosis, divided by syndrome:

Exogenous pathogen invading the qi phase (this corresponds to the initial disease symptoms, which may include a flu-like pattern): Yin Qiao San (Lonicera and Forsythia Formula).
Summer heat and damp heat misting the three burners (for treatment of skin manifestations of the disease, such as rashes): Sanshi San (Three Stone Powder, made with calamine, gypsum, and red kaolin; this is applied topically).
Acute jaundice (this is the manifestation of leptospirosis as liver disease): Ermiao San (Red Atractylodes and Phellodendron Powder; this is a general formula for damp-heat).
Summer heat injuring the lung: Xin Jia Xiangru Yin (Modification of Elsholtzia Combination; the base formula contains elscholtzia, dolichos, and magnolia bark; a common addition is coptis).
Heat invading the pericardium with liver wind moving internally (this is the manifestation of leptospirosis as meningitis): Zhengan Xifeng Tang plus Angong Niuhuang Wan (Decoction to Subdue Internal Wind plus Pill of Ox Gallstone to Pacify the Palace).
All of the recommended formulas treat a heat syndrome, and include herbs that alleviate damp-heat, though they include few herbs from the list of those that have thus far been shown to inhibit the subject organism in laboratory and clinical tests. The herbal therapies may alleviate symptoms without curing the spirochetal infection, while it is the cure of the disease, defined by freedom from the bacteria, that is the goal of most Western patients and their physicians.

CLINICAL EVALUATIONS
There was considerable clinical research into treatment of leptospirosis in China during the early 1970s (9). It was reported that tablets prepared from equal amounts of the extracts of scute, lonicera, and forsythia, administered three times daily in large amounts were useful for treating mild and moderate cases of the disease. Andrographis extract, in the form of an injection or tablets of the crude extract or of the isolated lactones, was reported to effectively treat leptospirosis. In one evaluation, 31 of 35 cases were said to be cured by the andrographis lactones (mainly diterpene lactones, which are also found in the anticancer herb rabdosia).

More recently, Deng Shifa reported on efforts at prevention and treatment of leptospirosis (6, 7). He administered a decoction prepared from fresh, rather than dried, herbs, using ching-hao, houttuynia, eclipta, imperata, mentha, lonicera stem, humulus (lucao), and rhubarb. This formula only includes one herb, ching-hao, from the list of individual herbs above. The drink was consumed 4-6 times per day (that is, at intervals of 2-4 hours), and it was reported that recovery from symptoms occurred, on average, in about 11 days. The results obtained with the Chinese herbs were similar to those obtained with penicillin, based on cure rate, which was 97%. The same herb formula, with rhubarb deleted, was said to help prevent leptospirosis.

Another spirochete, Treponema, gives rise to two diseases, syphilis (from T. pallidum) and yaws (from T. pertenue). Since these diseases are easily controlled by modern antibiotic therapy, there is little mention of herbal remedies in the literature. Smilax (tufuling), an herb for damp-heat that is included in the list of anti-leptospira herbs, is still prominently mentioned for this application (4, 8). In Western herbal practice, a species of Smilax, known popularly as sarsaparilla, was used for treatment of syphilis. This repeated reference to the herb in clinical use supports the idea that smilax may have a reliable inhibitory effect for spirochetal infections. Treponemes have been isolated from the blood of patients with Lyme disease, suggesting that the ticks may harbor both types of spirochetes.

TCM ANALYSIS OF LYME DISEASE
The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) analysis of a new disease, such as Lyme disease, depends on the disease manifestations and the analysis of other diseases that have some characteristics in common with it. The salient features are these:

the tick introduces the pathogen into the blood stream directly;
the infection typically yields a blotchy red rash, often in a "bull's eye" pattern of red skin coloration and swelling, about 3-20 days after the tick bite;
there may be flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache, sore throat, nausea, fatigue, swollen glands, stiff neck, aching muscles; and
if unresolved there may be recurrences of fever and, usually after several months, arthralgia, usually in the knees, with swelling and hot feeling.
It is estimated that 25-50% of those infected do not get the rash or flu-like symptoms, and that about half of those who experience the rash go on to experience arthralgia. The disease may be interpreted in TCM terms most simply as a heat pathogen entering the blood, which can reside as a "hidden toxin" in some individuals, manifesting disease symptoms later, after some factor activates it.

As an example of traditional prescribing that might be appropriate to Lyme disease, a formula recommended for a heat toxin entering the blood and producing eruption of macules (11) is Lonicera and Gypsum Combination (Liangxue Baidu Tang; Cool Blood and Defeat Toxin Decoction). It contains forsythia, gardenia, scute, and coptis, which are included in the list of anti-leptispirosa herbs, along with gypsum, talc, lonicera, anemarrhena, carthamus, moutan, raw rehmannia, scrophularia, and imperata (the original formula also included horns of antelope and rhino).

TREATMENT OPTIONS IN THE WEST
Medical studies suggest that if the Boerrelia infection can be treated soon after it occurs with antibiotics, there is strong likelihood of it being eliminated quickly and completely. The current medical treatment for Lyme disease is a course of therapy using doxycycline, amoxicillin, penicillin, or erythromycin. These are taken orally except in severe cases in which they may be administered intravenously instead. Many of those who become infected spontaneously recover within days or months even without antibiotics (no doubt, the bacteria eventually succumbs to the immune system). For those who have the infection for months prior to treatment without improvement, antibiotics may need to be administered for several months before the infection finally resolves, and some cases may entirely escape cure with this therapy due to the characteristics of the bacteria (ability to avoid the immune system by antigenic changes on its surface and ability to avoid antibiotic inhibition by infiltrating areas of the body, such as the joints, that have lower levels of exposure to the drug).

The absence of direct clinical evaluation of Chinese herbs in relation to Lyme disease means that there is some difficulty recommending that this method be used in lieu of the currently accepted course of antibiotics. Some individuals may wish to attempt to increase the chances of success with antibiotics or even shorten the duration of treatment with antibiotics by combining a Chinese herbal treatment, and a few individuals may wish to try using Chinese herbs alone, saving the antibiotic therapy as a back-up. One would apply herbs that are reputed to inhibit other spirochetes (since these should have an excellent chance of inhibiting this one), as well as any herbs that might treat the specific symptoms or the patient's constitution.

The Seven Forests herb formula tablet Isatis 6 provides isatis leaf, hu-chang, and andrographis from the list of herbs given above, and the Seven Forests formula Forsythia 18 provides forsythia, gardenia, scute, phellodendron, and coptis, which are also on that list. Together, these formulas may provide the bacterial inhibition that is sought from Chinese herbs in a convenient form of administration (suggested dosage would be 3-5 tablets of each formula, three times daily). As with treatment of any infection, the intended application is a high dosage for a few days or weeks. Since the formulas fall into the category of clearing heat, persons with symptoms and signs indicating a constitutional cold syndrome would probably do better to have a personalized formula made (e.g., extract granules), combining the desired anti-bacterial ingredients (which have a cold nature) with herbs for addressing the constitutional imbalance.

The single herb ching-hao may be of interest in treating this disease. This is an herb for damp-heat that is one of the most effective herbal agents for treating malaria, another parasitic disease (though a very different pathogen) introduced directly into the blood stream by an insect (mosquito). It was included in the formula recommended by Deng Shifa for treatment and prevention of leptospirosis. Aside from being listed as an anti-spirochete based on laboratory evaluation, this herb also helps regulate the immune system in cases of autoimmune disorders. For example, it is found useful in treating the autoimmune attack against connective tissue (mainly skin and joints) in patients with lupus (9). The arthralgia experienced by persons with advanced Lyme disease may involve some autoimmune component (at this time, it is unclear whether persistence of the bacteria is solely responsible for persisting symptoms or if there is an induced autoimmune process that contributes to the symptoms).

Further, if the symptoms of arthralgia have already developed, then herbs traditionally used for that purpose would also be administered (selection of ingredients would depend on symptom presentation and constitutional factors). Lonicera stem, included in the treatment for leptospirosis described by Deng Shifen, may be of interest, as it is used like lonicera flower as an anti-toxin agent, but is considered a specific treatment for arthralgia.

Based on the analysis that has been presented here, for patients willing to take a decoction or dried decoction, the following is proposed as a base formula that may be modified, if deemed necessary, for individual needs:

Anti-Spirochete Mixture
(equal parts)
Smilax
Ching-hao
Forsythia
Hu-chang
Andrographis
Lonicera stem

When using a decoction, the dosage of individual herbs should be 12-15 grams for a one day dose. Using dried decoctions, a daily dosage of 15-18 grams of the mixture would be appropriate. Three times per day dosing is a usual recommendation for the treatment of infections.

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June 1999

Why some people do not get better.

2011-03-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

When it comes to tricky diseases like Lyme disease, I understand the hustle, run around and how it can drain you, but I occasionally come into contact with people who I know will not get better.
Hi, my name is Katrina and today I would like to address an issue why some people don’t get better.
I have met people for whom it’s much easier to be a victim than to be a warrior. This people like to complain and whine about their health and their lives, and they love the attention and sympathy they get.

The Klinghardt Neurotoxin Elimination Protocol

2011-03-11T23:55:00.000-08:00

Approved by:
American Academy of Neural Therapy and
Institute of Neurobiology (Bellevue, WA, USA)
Institute for Neurobiologie (Stuttgart, Germany)
Academy for Balanced NeuroBiology Ltd (London, United Kingdom)

This lecture was presented by Dietrich Klinghardt M.D., Ph.D. at the Jean Piaget Department at the University of Geneva, Switzerland Oct. 2002 to physicians and dentists from Europe, Israel, several Arab countries and Asia.

What are Neurotoxins?
Neurotoxins are substances attracted to the mammalian nervous system. They are absorbed by nerve endings and travel inside the neuron to the cell body. On their way they disrupt vital functions of the nerve cell, such as axonal transport of nutrients, mitochondrial respiration and proper DNA transcription.

The body is constantly trying to eliminate neurotoxins via the available exit routes — the liver, kidney, skin and exhaled air. Detox mechanisms include acetylation, sulfation, glucuronidation, oxidation and others. The liver is most important in these processes. Here most elimination products are expelled with the bile into the small intestine and should leave the body via the digestive tract. However, because of the lipophilic/neurotropic nature of the neurotoxins, most are reabsorbed by the abundant nerve endings of the enteric nervous system (ENS) in the intestinal wall. The ENS has more neurons than the spinal chord. From the moment of mucosal uptake the toxins can potentially take 4 different paths:

Neuronal uptake and via axonal transport to the spinal chord (sympathetic neurons) or brainstem (parasympathetics) — from here back to the brain.

Venous uptake and via the portal vein back to the liver.
Lymphatic uptake and via the thoracic duct to the subclavian vein.
Uptake by bowel bacteria and tissues of the intestinal tract.

Here is an incomplete list of common neurotoxins in order of importance:

Heavy metals — such as mercury, lead, cadmium and aluminum.
Biotoxins — such as tetanus toxin, botulinum toxin (botox), ascaridin (from intestinal parasites), unspecified toxins from streptococci, staphylococci, lyme disease, clamydia, tuberculosis, fungal toxins and toxins produced by viruses. Biotoxins are minute molecules (200–1000 kilodaltons) containing nitrogen and sulfur. They belong to a group of chemical messengers, which microorganisms use to control the host's immune system, host behavior and the host's eating habits.
Xenobiotics (man-made environmental toxins) — such as dioxin, formaldehyde, insecticides, and wood preservatives, PCBs etc.
Food Preservatives, excitotoxins and cosmetics — such as aspartame (diet sweeteners) food colorings, fluoride, methyl-and propyl-paraben, etc.
I have found that mercury in it's different chemical forms has a synergistic amplifying effect with all other neurotoxins. When mercury is removed, the body starts to more effectively eliminate all other neurotoxins, even if they are not addressed.

What are the Symptoms?
Any illness can be caused by, or contributed to, or exaggerated by neurotoxins. Fatigue, depression, insomnia, memory loss and blunting of the senses are common early symptoms (See list of mercury related symptoms on the following pages).

How is the Diagnosis Established?
History of Exposure: (Did you ever have any amalgam fillings? A tick bite? etc)
Symptoms: (How is your short term memory? Do you have areas of numbness, strange sensations, etc?)
Laboratory Testing: (Metals, hair, stool, serum, whole blood, urine analysis, xenobiotics, fatty tissue biopsy and urine)
Autonomic Response Testing (Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt M.D., Ph.D.)
BioEnergetic Testing (EAV, kinesiology, QXCI etc.)
Response to Therapeutic Trial
Functional Acuity Contrast Test (measure of Retinal Blood Flow)

TREATMENT
Why would we want to treat anyone at all? Is it really needed? Can the body not eliminate these toxins naturally on its own?

Here is a short list of independent risk factors, which can either cause accumulation of metals in an otherwise healthy body — or slow down, or inhibit the body's own elimination processes.

Genetics
Occupational exposure to toxic material
Prior illnesses
Surgical operations
Medication or "Recreational" drug use
Emotional trauma, especially in early childhood
Social status
High carbohydrate intake combined with protein malnutrition (especially in vegetarians)
Use of homeopathic mercury
Food allergies
The patient's electromagnetic environment (mobile phone use, home close to power lines etc.)
Constipation
Compromise of head/neck lymphatic drainage (sinusitis, tonsil ectomy scars, poor dental occlusion)
Number of dental amalgam fillings over the patient's lifetime, The number of amalgam fillings the patient's mother had.
We will discuss here only those elimination agents, which are natural, safe and have also been shown to be as effective (or more effective) than the few available pharmaceuticals. Because these products cannot be patented and exploited for unethical personal gain, little attention has been given to them by European or North American medical researchers. Many of the best scientific studies on this topic are from Asian countries.

The Basic Program
High protein, mineral, fatty acid and fluid intake

Rationale:

Proteins provide the important precursors to the endogenous metal detox and shuttle agents, such as coeruloplasmin, metallothioneine, glutathione and others. The branched-chain amino acids in cow and goat whey have valuable independent detox effects.
Metals attach themselves only in places that are programmed for attachment of metal ions. Mineral deficiency provides the opportunity for toxic metals to attach themselves to vacant binding sites. A healthy mineral base is a prerequisite for all metal detox attempts (selenium, zinc, manganese, germanium, molybdenum etc.). Substituting minerals can detoxify the body by itself. Just as important are electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium), which help to transport toxic waste across the extra-cellular space towards the lymphatic and venous vessels.
Lipids (made from fatty acids) make up 60–80% of the central nervous system and need to be constantly replenished. Deficiency makes the nervous system vulnerable to the fat soluble metals, such as metallic mercury constantly escaping as odorless and invisible vapor evaporating from the amalgam fillings.
Without enough fluid intake the kidneys may become contaminated with metals. The basal membranes swell up and the kidneys can no longer efficiently filtrate toxins. Adding a balanced electrolyte solution in small amounts to water helps to restore intra-and extra-cellular fluid balance

Cilantro (Chinese Parsley)
This kitchen herb is capable of mobilizing mercury, cadmium, lead and aluminum in both bones and the central nervous system. It is probably the only effective agent in mobilizing mercury stored in the intracellular space (attached to mitochondria, tubulin, liposomes etc) and in the nucleus of the cell (reversing DNA damage of mercury). Because cilantro mobilizes more toxins then it can carry out of the body, it may flood the connective tissue (where the nerves reside) with metals, that were previously stored in safer hiding places.

This process is called re-toxification. It can easily be avoided by simultaneously giving an intestinal toxin-absorbing agent. Our definite choice is the algal organism chlorella. A recent animal study demonstrated rapid removal of aluminum from the skeleton superior to any known other detox agent.

Dosage and application of cilantro tincture: give 2 drops 2 times per day in the beginning, taken just before a meal or 30 minutes after taking chlorella (cilantro causes the gallbladder to dump bile — containing the excreted neurotoxins — into the small intestine. The bile-release occurs naturally as we are eating and is much enhanced by cilantro. If no chlorella is taken, most neurotoxins are reabsorbed on the way down the small intestine by the abundant nerve endings of the enteric nervous system). Gradually increase dose to 10 drops 3 times/day for full benefit. During the initial phase of the detox cilantro should be given 1 week on, 2–3 weeks off.

Other ways of taking cilantro: rub 5 drops twice/day into ankles for mobilization of metals in all organs, joints and structures below the diaphragm, and into the wrists for organs, joints and structures above the diaphragm. The wrists have dense autonomic innervation (axonal uptake of cilantro) and are crossed by the main lymphatic channels (lymphatic uptake).

Cilantro tea: use 10 to 20 drops in cup of hot water. Sip slowly. Clears the brain quickly of many neurotoxins. Good for headaches and other acute symptoms (joint pains, angina, headache). Or, rub 10–15 drops into painful area. Often achieves almost instant pain relief.

Chlorella
Both C. Pyreneidosa (better absorption of toxins, but harder to digest) and C. Vulgaris (higher CGF content — see below, easier to digest, less metal absorbing capability) are available. Chlorella has multiple health inducing effects:

Antiviral (especially effective against the cytomegaly virus from the herpes family)
Toxin Binding (mucopolysaccharide membrane) all known toxic metals, environmental toxins such as dioxin and others
Repairs and activates the body's detoxification functions
Dramatically increases reduced glutathion
Sporopollein is as effective as cholestyramin in binding neurotoxins and more effective in binding toxic metals than any other natural substance found.
Various peptides restore coeruloplasmin and metallothioneine.
Lipids (12.4%) alpha-and gamma-linoleic acid help to balance the increased intake of fish oil during our detox program and are necessary for a multitude of functions, including formation of the peroxisomes.
Methyl-coblolamine is food for the nervous system, restores damaged neurons and has its own detoxifying effect.
Chlorella growth factor helps the body detoxify itself in a yet not understood profound way. It appears that over millions of years chlorella has developed specific detoxifying proteins and peptides for every existing toxic metal.
The porphyrins in chlorophyll have their own strong metal binding effect. Chlorophyll also activates the PPAR-receptor on the nucleus of the cell which is responsible for the transcription of DNA and coding the formation of the peroxisomes (see fish oil), opening of the cell wall (unknown mechanism) which is necessary for all detox procedures, normalizes insulin resistance and much more. Medical drugs that activate the PPAR receptor (such as pioglitazone) have been effective in the treatment of breast and prostate cancer.
Super nutrient: 50–60% amino acid content, ideal nutrient for vegetarians, methylcobolamin — the most easily absorbed and utilized form of B12, B6, minerals, chlorophyll, beta carotene etc.
Immune system strengthening
Restores bowel flora
Digestive Aid (bulking agent)
Alkalinizing agent (Important for patient's with malignancies)

Dosage: start with 1 gram ( = 4 tab.) 3–4 times/day. This is the standard maintenance dosage for grown ups for the 6–24 months of active detox. During the more active phase of the detox (every 2–4 weeks for 1 week), whenever cilantro is given, the dose can be increased to 3 grams 3–4 times per day (1 week on, 2–4 weeks back down to the maintenance dosage). Take 30 minutes before the main meals and at bedtime. This way chlorella is exactly in that portion of the small intestine where the bile squirts into the gut at the beginning of the meal, carrying with it toxic metals and other toxic waste. These are bound by the chlorella cell wall and carried out via the digestive tract.

When amalgam fillings are removed, the higher dose should be given for 2 days before and 2–5 days after the procedure (the more fillings are removed, the longer the higher dose should be given). No cilantro should be given around the time of dental work. During this time we do not want to mobilize deeply stored metals in addition to the expected new exposure.

If you take Vitamin C during your detox program, take it as far away from Chlorella as possible (best after meals).

Side effects: most side effects reflect the toxic effect of the mobilized metals, which are shuttled through the organism. This problem is instantly avoided by significantly increasing the chlorella dosage, not by reducing it, which would worsen the problem (small chlorella doses mobilize more metals than are bound in the gut, large chlorella doses bind more toxins than are mobilized). Some people have problems digesting the cell membrane of chlorella. The enzyme cellulase resolves this problem.

Cellulase is available in many health food stores in digestive enzyme products. Taking chlorella together with food also helps in some cases, even though it is less effective that way. C. Vulgaris has a thinner cell wall and is better tolerated by people with digestive problems. Some manufactures have created cell wall free chlorella extracts (NDF, PCA), which are very expensive, less effective — but easily absorbed.

Chlorella Growth Factor
This is a heat extract from chlorella that concentrates certain peptides, proteins and other ingredients. The research on CGF shows that children develop no tooth decay and their dentition (maxillary-facial development) is near perfect. There are less illnesses and children grow earlier to a larger size with higher I.Q and are socially more skilled. There are case reports of patients with dramatic tumor remissions after taking CGF in higher amounts. In our experience, CGF makes the detox experience for the patient much easier, shorter and more effective.

Recommended dosage: 1 cap. CGF for each 20 tab. chlorella

Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Wild Garlic (Allium Ursinum)
Garlic has been shown to protect the white and red blood cells from oxidative damage caused by metals in the blood stream — on their way out — and also has its own valid detoxification functions. Garlic contains numerous sulphur components, including the most valuable sulph-hydryl groups, which oxidize mercury, cadmium and lead and make these metals water-soluble. This makes it easy for the organism to excrete these substances.

Garlic also contains alliin which is enzymatically transformed into allicin, natures most potent antimicrobial agent. Metal toxic patients almost always suffer from secondary infections, which are often responsible for part of the symptoms. Garlic also contains the most important mineral, which protects from mercury toxicity, bioactive selenium. Most selenium products are poorly absorbable and do not reach those body compartments in need for it. Garlic selenium is the most beneficial natural bio-available source. Garlic is also protective against heart disease and cancer.

The half-life of allicin (after crushing garlic) is less then 14 days. Most commercial garlic products have no allicin releasing potential left. This distinguishes freeze-dried garlic from all other products. Bear garlic tincture is excellent for use in detox, but less effective as antimicrobial agent.

Dosage: 1–3 capsules freeze dried garlic after each meal. Start with 1 capsule after the main meal per day; slowly increase to the higher dosage. Initially the patient may experience die-off reactions (from killing pathogenic fungal or bacterial organisms). Use 5–10 drops bear-garlic on food at least 3 times per day.

Fish Oil
The fatty acid complexes EPA and DHA in fish oil make the red and white blood cells more flexible thus improving the microcirculation of the brain, heart and other tissues. All detoxification functions depend on optimal oxygen delivery and blood flow. EPA and DHA protect the brain from viral infections and are needed for the development of intelligence and eyesight. The most vital cell organelle for detoxification is the peroxisome. These small structures are also responsible for the specific job each cell has.

In the pineal gland the melatonin is produced in the peroxisome, in the neurons dopamine and norepinephrine, etc. It is here, where mercury and other toxic metal attach and disable the cell from doing its work. Other researchers have focused on the mitochondria and other cellorganelles, which in our experience are damaged much later.

The cell is constantly trying to make new peroxisomes to replace the damaged ones. For that task it needs an abundance of fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA. Until recently it was believed, that the body could manufacture its own EPA/DHA from other Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish oil. Today we know, that this process is slow and cannot keep up with the enormous demand for EPA/DHA our systems have in today's toxic environment.

Fish oil is now considered an essential nutrient, even for vegetarians. Recent research also revealed, that the transformation humans underwent when apes became intelligent and turned into humans happened only in coastal regions, where the apes started to consume large amounts of fish. Why not benefit from that knowledge and consume more fish oil?

The fatty acids in fish oil are very sensitive to exposure to electromagnetic fields, temperature, light and various aspects of handling and processing. Trans fatty acids, long chain fatty acids, renegade fats and other oxidation products and contaminants are frequently found in most commercial products. Ideally, fish oil should be kept in an uninterrupted cooling chain until it ends up in the patient's fridge. The fish-source should be mercury and contaminant free, which is becoming harder and harder.

Fish oil should taste slightly fishy but not too much. If there is no fish taste, too much processing and manipulation has destroyed the vitality of the oil. If it tastes too fishy, oxidation products are present. I recommend you use the product recommended below (grade I), where meticulous care has been taken to comply with all the necessary parameters. The clinical results are outstanding.

Dosage: 1 capsule Omega 3 taken 4 times/day during the active phase of treatment, 1 cap. twice/day for maintenance. Best if taken together with chlorella

The VegiPearls contain half the amount of EPA/DHA. The vegetarian capsules eliminate even the most remote possibility of containing prions and make the idea of taking fish oil more easily acceptable for vegetarians. Recently a fatty acid receptor has been discovered on the tongue, joining the other more known taste receptors. If the capsules are chewed, the stomach and pancreas start to prepare the digestive tract in exactly the right way to prepare for maximum absorption. Children love chewing the VegiPearls.

To treat bipolar depression, postpartum depression and other forms of mental disease, 2000 mg of EPA are needed/day (David Horrobin). For the modulation of malignancies, 120 mg of EPA 4 times/day are needed. The calculations can easily be done with the information given on the label.

Balanced Electrolyte Solution (Selectrolyte) or (Zeta Aid)
The autonomic nervous system in most toxic patients is dysfunctional. Electric messages in the organism are not received, are misunderstood or misinterpreted. Toxins cannot be shuttled through the extra-cellular space. Increased intake of natural ocean salt (Celtic sea salt) — and avoidance of regular table salt — has been found to be very effective in resolving some of these problems. Most effective is a solution pioneered by the American chemist Ketkovsky. He created the formula for the most effective electrolyte replacement, which was further improved by Morin Labs, and is now called "selectrolyte". I recommend this to all my patients and have observed, that every aspect of the detoxification process seems to be enhanced. 5% of the population is sodium or chloride sensitive — the blood pressure goes up (easily reversible). In these patients the detox process takes longer and is more difficult.

Dosage: 1 tsp in a cup of good water 1–3 times/day. During times of greater stress the dosage can be temporarily increased to 1 tbsp 3 times/day.

More aggressive approaches, such as I.V. Glutathione, Vitamin C, DMPS, Na2EDTA and others have a place in reasonably healthy people but often worsen the condition in patients with advanced illness.

Most valuable is the addition of psychotherapeutic interventions such as applied psychoneurobiology (APN) and mental field therapy (MFT) to trigger the release of toxins from their hiding places.

Chlorella, cilantro, garlic-products and fatty acids vary greatly in quality and nutrient content, also in content of contaminants. I no longer recommend BioReurella and other products that have not undergone or passed our quality control screening process.

Heavy metal detox has to be done carefully and right !!!

Cleansing Neurotoxin Overload

2011-03-11T02:01:00.000-08:00

Detoxification can be an important method to support the patient during their healing crisis. As with many autoimmune cases, there are many factors. Neurotoxin overload is a common problem that affects many patients. The source of neurotoxins may be heavy metals, viruses, bacteria (in the case of Lyme), fungi, molds, parasites and protozoans. Some of the toxins actually target, impair and even damage the nervous system and the detoxification organs. This can further impair and block the route for normal excretion, causing an accumulation of toxins. This results in intracellular damage and further progression of disease.

In Lyme disease, the bacteria is a "smart" bug which wants to maintain its life within the person. It actually hides itself from the immune system. The Lyme bacteria is neurotoxic and, in order to survive, clogs up the lymphatic system and causes the blood to thicken. This leads to poor blood flow through the liver and a stickiness to the interstitial fluid. The interstitial fluid is the fluid that bathes and nourishes the tissue cells. It also picks up microorganisms, foreign particles, enzymes, proteins, and hormones for processing through the lymphatic system. In addition to the lymphatic system, Lyme prefers to travel through the collagen more than the blood. Lyme disease is a systemic infection and it can invade and damage any and all organs, glands, and systems of our body. Lyme patients are also challenged by other co-infections that are often overlooked.

Because of its ability to hide from the immune system, Lyme makes itself difficult to diagnose through testing and thereby difficult to design an effective treatment protocol. Often it can mask itself as a different disease such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease). It is important for the physician to ascertain if Lyme is at a causal level in these diseases. Assuming the patient is being treated with an appropriate protocol, effective detoxification plays an extremely important role in eliminating the neurotoxins from the body.

When the Lyme is being killed, it produces its own neurotoxin in defense. This subsequently clogs the blood, lymph, liver and colon which slows down the detoxification pathways. And as long as the patient is in treatment for Lyme, detoxification needs to be ongoing. When the body is overburdened with a toxic load, the patient might experience a Herxheimer (Herx) reaction. One of my patients explained her Herx reactions like a bad hangover. She had extreme fatigue, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, and a tingling sensation throughout her body. She also noticed that her usual symptoms were made much worse. It is during these episodes, the detoxification process becomes even more important.

Since there are numerous methods for detoxification, one must select those which offer the most support. The two primary pathways of detoxification are: 1) the colon which removes solid wastes and 2) the kidneys and bladder which removes liquid wastes. These pathways have external elimination, those being feces and urine. The liver is also a primary detoxification organ for toxins, hormones, and protein and fat metabolism. The pathway for water-soluble toxins is through the urine. Hormones are excreted through bile in the GI tract. The lungs and skin are the secondary pathways. The lungs outgas toxins from the bloodstream and the skin acts as an excretion pathway by erupting with pimples, pustules, abscesses or oozing sores in the attempt to remove toxins from the body.

Colon Functions

The functions of the colon (also called the large intestine or large bowel) are numerous. These functions work very well when the intestinal bacteria is of beneficial varieties and in sufficient quantities. The colon actually manufactures certain nutrients for us, including B 12 and Vitamin K. It absorbs nutrients which might have been missed in the small intestines which helps to keep us nutrient dense. Third, it blocks the absorption of pathogens and toxins from returning to the blood stream. Next, it reabsorbs and recycles water and bile. The water is used to keep the body from dehydrating and the bile is reused in digestion of fats. Finally, the colon decomposes chyme (digested food) into fecal material as the final component of the life cycle. It is essentially our own personal compost pit.

Colon Detoxification

For effective elimination of solid waste, it is important to have a proper binding agent such as fiber or chlorella. This is especially true with neurotoxins. One needs to also have numerous daily bowel movements or colon hydrotherapy. Otherwise the neurotoxins are reabsorbed from the colon back into the system and redistributed throughout the body. This vicious cycle needs to be broken.

With any detoxification protocol, if the bowels are not working efficiently and effectively, this is the first place to start. Also, 60 percent of the immune system is in the intestines which is called GALT. This stands for Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue. Therefore a properly functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract is vital for immune function. To keep the bowels working we can use colon hydrotherapy, supplements which loosen the bowels, and, most importantly, colon reflorastation therapy.

Colon hydrotherapy, also called colonics, is the gentle washing out of the large intestine. Many areas have colon therapists, some do not. To find a competent therapist, talk with the holistic practitioners in your area. Colonics are an effective way to remove fecal material when there is toxicity, constipation, or poor muscle action in the colon. It also removes bile which has not been absorbed. During a colonic, much of the fecal material in the 5 feet of large intestines is removed. Colonic should be administered as needed.

When there is lower abdominal pain, castor oil packs according to the Edgar Cayce method are beneficial. Use a piece of wool or cotton flannel. Saturate it with hexane free castor oil and place the cloth on the abdomen from the bottom of the ribs to the top of the hip bones. It can be covered with a piece of plastic like a garbage bag liner which keeps the oil from soiling our clothing or bedding. A heating pad or hot water bottle is placed on top of the plastic for the one hour treatment. These are suggested three times per week or as needed. More is definitely better and some patients sleep with the pack covering the abdomen. The flannel doesn't need to be washed, just placed in a Ziploc® bag until the next application. Additional oil is used for each treatment. There are studies which show that these packs increase the detoxification process, strengthen the immune system and decrease pain. They can be used before colonics or as needed.

If colonics are not possible, there are a number of ways to increase bowel activity: magnesium oxide, vitamin C in crystal form, digestive enzymes, or herbal supplements such as hyssop. These stimulate the muscle action of the colon called peristalsis. An occasional use of the herbs cascara sagrada or senna is acceptable although these are not a preferred choice, as they can irritate the delicate lining of the intestines.

When there are excessive bowels movements due to diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome, it is preferable to begin with one colon reflorastation therapy. This therapy is the rectal introduction of probiotics. Due to the acidity of the stomach, most probiotics do not easily reach the large intestine. The oral method only has a success rate of two to five percent.

However in a rectal application, 100 % of the bacteria are retained and flourish in this dark, moist, and warm environment. In this way the colon will colonize within one hour and stabilize in three days. This is called colon reflorastation therapy and can be readministered as often as needed. This provides rapid support for detoxification.

In my 30 years of private practice, I have continuously tested many varieties of probiotics and have found those which are safe, efficient, and effective. This is determined by a positive response on 95% of all the patients. In this way, I have formulated a proprietary formula which has twenty varieties and 50 billion in quantity per application. This provides a rapid proliferation of bacteria. For those with chemical or environmental sensitivity, each individual bacteria can be tested with EAV or Vega testing.

The vitality of this formula has shown a primary support for the GI tract and a secondary support for the liver, kidneys, and immune system. Because of this, the frequency of colonics can be reduced unless there is chronic constipation or slow bowel transit time.

Bowel transit time is the number of hours or days it takes for our food to travel from our mouth to final elimination. We test this with unpopped kernels of corn or a large serving of beets. When we see the evidence in the stool, we can determine the amount of time it took to complete the journey through our digestive tract.

While addressing the frequency and effectiveness of bowel elimination, we need to also consider parasites. Lyme likes to hide in parasites. These microscopic invaders might be amoebas, worms, protozoan, fungal spores, or yeasts. While I do not think that parasites are causal to a disease, I do think they are contributors to the deterioration of the patient's vital force.

Parasite Detoxification

Most parasites live in the colon where the small intestines connect on the lower right side of the abdomen. However, they can be found in most areas of the body. Many doctors dismiss parasites as a concern for those living in third world nations. In a sample of almost 3,000 people, 32% tested positive for some type of parasitic infection.

Parasites inflame the lining of the GI tract which blocks the absorption of nutrients. A natural by-product of parasites is acid, which can cause the central nervous system to become sluggish, damage organs, and break down muscle tissue. In their process of growth and reproduction, they emit toxins that affect the liver and kidneys. These detoxification organs then become fatigued and sluggish. Because parasites hinder the growth of beneficial probiotics, they create an environment that allows yeast to flourish.

A comprehensive parasite detoxification program will address these invaders three ways. First, we use an energetic approach with a homeopathic remedy. Second, a chemical method is used. I prefer a tincture of black walnut. It is best to select the green hull form since it has the highest concentration of the chemical which affects parasites. Third, there is a mechanical method using a food grade form of diatomaceous earth.

Since most parasites have a life cycle of 21 days, a parasite cleanse should last 23 days or longer. A gentle bowel cleanser will help to move the parasites, their debris, and their eggs out more quickly. I prefer one that is rice based since it is easier to eliminate because it stays soft and slippery.

Liver Functions

Once we have a healthy colon, it is necessary to look to the liver. Toxins in the body can expose the liver to damage which causes a decrease in liver metabolism. This is called sluggish liver. Symptoms from this kind of damage include fatigue, headaches, blurred vision, increased fat storage, and hormone imbalance.

Our liver has a central role in the removal of toxins from the body. It also detoxifies and excretes hormones into the bile. Another main function of the liver is protein metabolism. When there is decreased blood flow through the liver, there can be increased levels of ammonia in the blood. One other central function is fat metabolism, particularly cholesterol and phospholipids such as lecithin. It is therefore essential that our liver remains in optimal working condition.

Liver Detoxification

There is a distinct difference in liver detoxification enzymes which exist between men and women. This is due to the phase 1 liver detoxification enzyme induced by progesterone. What we must remember is that it affects our susceptibility and outcome to toxic exposure. Perhaps this is a factor which contributes to the high incidence rate of autism in males, more than females. Also, genetic mutations of the liver detoxification pathways can make our job even more difficult.

Since the liver detoxification pathways are complex, this article is not about understanding it. Instead, let's learn how to effectively support this process. Juicing with deep green vegetables, including kale, barley grass, alfalfa, and beet greens will support ongoing daily detoxification. Also, look for a nutritional product which has a combination of supplements designed to address both phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification pathways. Begin with a very small dose, increase slowly, and vary the dose as needed. We do this to reduce the possibility of herx and detox reactions.

Should this occur or if you are feeling toxic, lethargic or sluggish, consider a coffee enema. They can decrease the load in the liver. There is a portal vein which allows the coffee in the rectum and lower colon to rapidly activate the liver. It dumps the toxic load into the GI tract for removal via the stool.

An easy method of delivery of coffee is to use organic instant coffee in a 4 ounce disposable enema bottle. First, pour off an ounce of the saline solution. Add 3 tablespoons of the organic instant coffee to the bottle. It is then warmed by placing it in a cup of hot water for several minutes. Lie on your left side to administer the enema. When completed, turn onto your back and place a small pillow under the buttocks. If possible hold this for five to twenty minutes, longer if possible, before expelling the coffee. These may also be repeated as often as needed. However it is important to periodically do the colon reflorastation therapy.

During coffee enemas we are disrupting the pH (acid-alkaline balance) of the colon. Our healthy bacteria are now working to clear out the toxins from the liver while having their environment less than optimal. 24 hours after the coffee enemas, administer a new colon reflorastation to further support our detoxification channels.

Lymphatic System and Function

Now that we are keeping the colon and liver in better working order, we need to turn to the lymphatic pathways. This is our immune system. While the skin is the largest organ of the immune system, sixty percent of the immune system is in the intestines. The lymph vessels are located near our arteries and veins. These carry toxins and wastes away from the cells. The pathogens are then trapped in lymph nodes until they can be destroyed by cells. We can more easily feel our lymph nodes in our neck, under our arms, and around the groin. They also surround our vital organs, our face and our head.

Lymphatic Detoxification

There are two forms of lymphatic drainage therapy: manual and electronically assisted. The most effective and rapid method is the electronically assisted. These treatments may last from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. It is important to not overload the system when taking your first treatment. If flu-like symptoms, nausea, or headaches occur, be sure the colon and liver are well supported. Longer sessions can be taken when the reactions are minimal or tolerable.

This form of lymph drainage uses far infrared heat and multi-wave oscillating frequencies with noble gases. Infrared is a type of invisible light with electromagnetic waves. Research has shown that far infrared ray has a high value on human health. These rays penetrate into the cells and create a water molecule resonance. It enters the subcutaneous cell layer and elevates the temperature. This increases capillary dilation and circulation. At this time there is an excretion of blood and congested toxins. This activates the cells, assists in repair and protection of these cells, and promotes the formation of enzymes.

In addition to the far infrared heat, we use multi-wave oscillating frequencies. These are based on quantum physics. When the light energy is applied to the skin, it increases the flow of both blood and lymphatic fluids. During the lymphatic drainage therapy, the light is applied to the skin in a systematic pattern. Toxins are decoupled from the interstitial fluid. They must then pass through the lymphatics. After being processed in the lymph nodes the toxins are excreted in the urine.

This light can also be used during colonics as the gut takes on the energy field and increases the flow of blood and lymph within the colon. This increases detoxification. Whether we do this as a full lymphatic drainage therapy or in addition to a colon hydrotherapy, we will have a reduction of toxins and pathogenic material. Naturally we will have healthier cells.

After a lymphatic drainage treatment, it is important to drink plenty of water and take a detoxification bath. One of the easiest products to use is epsom salt. At least one pound of epsom salt is added to the bath water. Submerge the body as much as possible for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a loofah or vegetable brush to thoroughly brush the skin at the end of the bath. Other bath products, particularly those with EDTA can assist in the additional removal of toxins and heavy metals. Baths may be incorporated into any protocol as it stimulates the elimination of toxins through the skin.

In my private practice, I have come to realize that administration of the colon reflorastation therapy is essential to the lymphatic drainage treatment. This can be done after a colonic or as the lymphatic treatment begins. In this way, I have been able to almost completely eliminate detox reactions after the treatment. Otherwise, patients experience symptoms such as fatigue, flu like symptoms, headaches, and nausea.

Detoxification Baths

A detox bath can be as simple as the epsom salt bath explained above or as comprehensive as one using specific equipment. There are several models available which emit healing frequencies into the water. The unit which I prefer has four features. The powerful ultrasonic waves help the body recover from fatigue, has a massaging effect and boosts energy levels as it drives heat deep into the body. This warms the bones and the internal organs while improving circulation. The mat emits far infrared rays which create a magnetic field to detoxify whatever parts of the body are submerged in the water. It creates ozone from ambient air and disperses it into the water in the form of bubbles. In this way, the skin transfers the ozone into the blood stream disabling the toxins. The final feature is the negative ions which, like a thunderstorm, are generated anions to promote cell activity and assist in the body's ability to process oxygen.

The benefits of this type of bath are internal warming, deep cleansing as it releases toxins, and the benefits of massage such as passive exercise and relaxation. A typical treatment is 15 minutes and can be done occasionally or up to four times per day.

Other Detoxification Methods

There are a number of other forms of detoxification, including hyperbaric oxygen, ionic foot baths, homeopathic drainage, and intravenous injections of hydrogen peroxide and nutrients. What is critical is to recognize the toxic problem being experienced. By evaluating this, we can then determine the most effective treatment to address that concern. Keeping in mind, the importance of an efficient colon first, and then the liver and lymphatics. What is not able to carry away the neurotoxin must be treated first or at the same time.

Case History #1

S.J. is a 20 year old female who was diagnosed with Lyme disease in the summer of 2006. Her program included the natural IVs of hydrogen peroxide, Vitamin C, and an ozone treatment. On the traditional side, she did 3 times per week for 2 months of antibiotic injections. Afterwards, she did oral antibiotics and antifungals. Within 6 months, her detox channels were extremely congested and crippled by the excessive neurotoxins.

Her detox program included colonics with the colon reflorastation therapy. As symptoms changed, we incorporated a parasite cleanse, detox baths, lymphatic drainage therapy and coffee enemas. After nineteen months of treatment, her doctors have determined that she is in remission. Her comment to me last week was: "Your treatments have been so valuable. However, what I appreciate most is this: I have learned what to look for so that I know what to do and when to do it. Thanks."

Case History #2

N.J. is a 7 year old boy who was diagnosed with high functioning autism. He has done a comprehensive heavy metal detox as well as antibiotics and antifungals. His detox protocol includes ongoing colon reflorastation therapy, lymphatic drainage therapy and hyperbaric oxygen. When his detoxification pathways function effectively, his behaviors such as spitting vanish and his speech and communication skills increase.

Case History #3

P.F. is a 44 year old male, diagnosed in early 2005 with Lyme. Traditional treatment was done initially, with some improvement. He then relapsed, which began his search into alternative treatment. He did IVs of vitamin C, chelation therapy, holistic antibiotics, and Bee venom treatment. The Lyme disease was primarily neurological. He continues to utilize numerous holistic physicians. The detox protocol includes colon reflorastation therapy which he considered a primary key. He also did lymphatic drainage therapy and castor oil packs. He must maintain a comprehensive program for Lyme, opportunistic viruses, and effective detoxification.
by Victoria Bowmann, PhD

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I am getting hundreds of e-mails every day about ASD from hopeless people if it is going to cure them from Lyme.

All I have to say there is no magic bullet! Yes, ASD boosts your immune system, yes ASD kills microorganisms! Thousands of people in Russian cured cancer by using ASD

But there is so much more to healing than just taking a drug or a supplement!

You must change your life style; you must work on your spiritual and mental health as well as physical!

During really bad flares up I was almost suicidal —I have no family in this country, my friends and my distant relatives turned away, noone could understand how debilitating this disease is.

On my way to recovery I was fortunate enough to find a Lyme survivor, who became my coach. She put me on a right track to fight this nightmare.

We all know how discouraging it is to try all possible treatments and relapse soon after. And it costs thousands of dollars.

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