LYNN KOINER MEDICAL SHARING POSTS – These are posts that can be found on my Facebook Lynn Koiner Medical Sharing page. These are my answers to questions about health issues. Some are directed specifically to an individual and some are general.

HEART DISEASE: GENERAL

ASTROLOGY:

Heart diseases ensue from afflictions to the Sun, Leo, or the 5th. My experience is that malefics on the cusp of the 5th, or in exact opposition thereto, are the surest signs of heart-trouble. Mars on the 5th generally causes damage from strain; Saturn seems to affect the valves; Uranus brings nervous trouble; and, with Jupiter, sudden dilation, while Neptune probably affects through drugs or smoking.
Fatty degeneration is due to an afflicted Jupiter. Areas that appear to be related to heart-trouble are 7° of the Mutables and about 25° of the Cardinals.

HEART DISEASE:

CARDIOLOGIST: A Boston Cardiologist said that plaque in the arteries does not cause heart attacks. It is INFLAMMATION that causes heart attacks – the inflammation causes the arteries to swell and close off.
• My father took Folic acid 1000 mcg for his heart. This helps with homocysteines.
• Have a MTHFR test is inflammation stays high – Cerefolin (prescription) or Neuro-Biologix Neuro-Immune Stabilizer (online) are remedies
• INFLAMMATION is caused by transits of Uranus and Pluto; 150 aspects raise blood pressure
I have observed degenerative heart disease caused my Neptune transits. This shows up in the individual chart. Neptune transits are also an indicator in a child’s chart whose parent is suffering from degenerative heart disease.
The heart has the highest concentration of CoQ10 – this nutrient helps rebuild the heart muscle but it must be at least 100 mgs.
• Hawthorne Berry re-builds heart muscle after congestive heart failure.
• Nattokanise lowers blood pressure and it removes rennin from kidneys, that also lowers BP – best taken with Serraflyzme
• NAC – Gluthathione (but it is destroyed in the stomach), PQQ, C, Cysteine and ALA
ASTROLOGY: Neptune transits can trigger degenerating heart disease. In one’s natal chart, this transit can actually show that someone around you is having this problem.
Saturn-Uranus transits are common for heart attacks. “Taking too much to heart” is a problem.
• Leo-Sun-Fixed Signs.
• Arhythmia – Uranus (My dad has Sun in Sagittarius square Uranus in Pisces)
• Lynn: Neptune rules deterioration of heart muscle

LYMPHATIC CONGESTION & Cardiovascular disease –

I have 5 charts of individuals (all women, if this is significant) who suffer/suffered with heart weakness due to a condition in their lymphatic system — all had a Lymphatic Physiology. The Lymph is ruled by Mutables, Water signs, Moon, Neptune and the 2nd House (function of lymph only)
Dr. Sarah Myhill in England has free publications.

ELEVATED CORTISOL & ADRENALS:
Main symptoms: Chronic Heart Palpitations, Insomnia, Adrenal Burnout, Wired & Tired Nervous Tension.
I am very familiar with these issues – I teach this and I have the symptoms myself since my dad’s passing. With planets in Cardinal signs and the transits there, most of these symptoms are related to elevated Cortisol levels (Adrenals which deplete the thyroid in time). The fix is relatively easy for Cortisol — I take these myself — for elevated Cortisol, my first line of defense is 2 capsules of Lemon Balm and 2 capsules of Holy Basil (also an anti-inflammatory). If this does not completely resolve the symptoms, SERAPHOS is my Big Gun. You get this online, take on an empty stomach (2 caps) but this must be taken in waves — a month on and 2 weeks off. Nurses told me this when I lectured in Chicago. Melatonin with Lemon Balm and Holy Basil at night really helps. Cortisol is often elevated in night (to keep ancient man alert for animals or other attacks).
The Neptune transit is important as it depletes the adrenals, makes one sensitive to allergens, and it lowers potassium/electolytes. See my Neptune transit article is on my website.

SKIN ISSUES:
Skin issues, especially when indicated by Neptune, indicate BOUNDARY ISSUES in your life. Since people are usually born 1 or 2 minutes earlier than the time on the birth certificate, Saturn should be on the 7th and Retrograde — Saturn R shows where we have a difficult time saying NO! Changing the psychological pattern can be helpful. With Ceres aspecting the Moon, I would advise avoiding dairy and gluten.
According to Edgar Cayce and later researched by Dr. John Pagano, psoriasis is due to leaky gut. This is why a Reader was told to avoid the nightshade family. T Neptune was opposing Venus in Virgo in the Subject’s chart and this would create the problem. I will try to post more information on Psoriasis shortly but Carmen’s advice is what I would say as well.

ALS/NEUROPATHY:
I have many charts with ALS and Neuropathy. Edgar Cayce had one reading on this topic. This is a cut and Paste of what I have –

CAYCE: Physiologically, it appears that some factor influences the body’s ability to assimilate certain properties through the intestinal tract. NOTE: A malabsorption issue.

In this reading these primary causes are not clarified. Apparently, they have something to do with what Cayce in this instance calls karma. In any event, he pictures the lack of assimilation as creating a deficient of those substances in the bloodstream which will, when they are carried throughout the system, help to replenish and rebuild the nerve muscle forces which are affected. He sees a necessity for constant rebuilding or regenerating of the cells throughout the body.

The nerve cells controlling muscular activity are no exception and he indicates that the lack is so small that it takes a long period of time for disease to manifest.

In the cases multiple sclerosis, the lack was gold. It seems reasonable to assume that here we are also dealing with a lack of gold assimilated in the normal manner through the intestinal tract through those areas that he often pointed out as being primary in these instances – the lacteals.
The primary deficiency apparently causes, then, a gradual deterioration of anterior horn cells, which then results in deficiency in nerve energies that creates the muscular atrophy. Perhaps this lack contributes to the already present inability of the assimilatory system, by hastening the progress of the disease. The readings described it in one place as a lack of stamina in the nerve and muscle forces of the extremities.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH CLIENT: ALS/Neuropathy:

The common factor with all degenerative muscle diseases is Saturn afflictions and Virgo.
With Marie-Tooth and other observed degenerative muscle diseases, perfectionism is an ideal.
One astrologer with all of the signatures (Aries-Virgo) except Saturn R said that her dad was irresponsible, no ideal here. I told her that this is what saved her from these diseases.

I DO NOT HAVE THIS CHART ON FILE: ….taking my cure from Cayce, his style and the Fixed T-square with Saturn in the 9th and Transpluto in the 12th, I said (told to a friend of the family)…The astrological insights are very clear but this is purely technical and not helpful to a non-astrologer (I only gave her the astrological factors in initial correspondence). If there is a karmic reason, with Transpluto in the 12th, in the past, he did not accept others for their flaws and imperfections. He now has his own imperfections but I believe that he has come into a family that has an opportunity to show him unconditional love. This is a great opportunity for all involved.
It did not manifest until the school years. The signature is standard with Saturn-Tp and Virgo. The transiting TP is forming a long transit square to Saturn (takes 4 years). The t-square in the chart has Uranus in Aquarius in the 6th House of congenital illnesses. Transiting Saturn has entered the T-Square…and square Hygiea. Chiron crosses Neptune — Chiron ruling illnesses that you have to live with for the rest of your life. Chiron was strong when I developed EBVirus and that virus will always be with me.

Solar Arcs are always involved with major events and illnesses. Here, Solar Arc Pluto in 4th squares ASC.

I use very wide orbs for aspects and this helps with Solar Arc events early in life. I have researched such orbs in my classes in the 1980s and 1990s so I will not budge on this concept.
Just before the age of 3, there was a SA Saturn-TP (and TP-Hygiea); around 8 years, Uranus-Saturn and Jupiter-TP. These can be trigger aspects.

If perfectionism is an ideal, a standard, the child may be bringing over issues from a past life connected with religious intolerance (Saturn in 9th) or physical intolerance. The philosophy of TP (from my TP chapter) is: I am human, therefore, nothing human is alien to me.



EARS & ASTROLOGY:

There are many types of hearing loss.
The only example that I have is for a Neptunian woman.
Neptune really likes tuning out the world.
She is in denial about the need for a hearing aid.

Water Houses are involved – 12th is preoccupied (strongest), 8th is obsessed and acutely focused, 4th preoccupied with the past.

Right Ear = Saturn; Left ear = Mars
Rulership – Mercury and Gemini

TAURUS – the inability to listen or hear what others are saying
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GEISLER: I have long noticed Venus involvement in deafness and Mercury problems. I am interested in the Saturn/Mars comments though, and shall watch that one for more information.

Have a couple cases of severe childhood ear infections–both with angular and/or stressed Venus positions–and one of deafness caused by injury (angular Venus) and some adult ear problems (angular Venus/Neptune). My grandson had to have those ear drainage things implanted as a very young child (too many infections) and he has a Venus/Mercury conjunction squared by both Saturn and Mars (t-square).

I think the current tendency of young people to listen unceasingly to music is both a way of ”not hearing what others are saying” as well as a warning that it could take a physical turn into deafness later in life. And of course, music is Venus.

I have a chart of a woman who had vicious childhood ear problems (angular Venus again) but doesn’t have a hearing problem at the moment.

LYNN: Overall, Ear problems start with the LYMPH so there is a connection with the Mutable Signs, Water signs. Moon and Neptune and the 2nd House rules the FUNCTION of the lymph.

Edgar Cayce often related ear infections with anemia. Interestingly, a student who complained of Anemia also has ear infections.


FROM SUZANNE SOMERS BOOK on aging –

I have been reading Suzanne Somers latest book and I love her “scoop.” This my spin
• For those with low energy and little or no Fire in their charts (Frontal Lobe of the Brain), Wild Green Oat Extract is recommended. I just ordered DOPA-MIND from Life Extension
• For age spots as we get older, Hawthorne and Bilberry are recommended
• Niacinamide (not Niacin) is recommended for Osteoporosis
• Curaderm.net is a cream for skin cancer (very expensive)
• HAIR LOSS — I take thyroid and bio-identical hormones and Nature’s Bounty Hair-Nails-Skin formula (3 pills twice a day) from Costco
• Suzanne recommends a type of Vitamin E called E Tocotrienols

OCD BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG BOY:

First, with the Taurus-Scorpio Axis, he will develop thyroid issues at some point in his life. His current behavior may be HYPER-thyroid. He is too young to be OCD – he can acquire this in a couple of years due to Stellium, Sun-Neptune and a planet in the 8th House. T Uranus has been crossing his 12th House Mars – anger and frustration that he does not know how to handle. Did something happen with the father at 1.5 year that is triggering anger — in a 2-3 year old, this can cause problems coping with what he cannot articulate.
I feel that it is trauma in the home that a small, sensitive child cannot express. He could develop OCD — these people need something to obsess on besides themselves. Doing things outside of themselves is a good preventative. One therapy had her OCD patient bow to the Sun every morning and evening. In cultures where they have a bowing ritual, there is no OCD. Actually, most of my friends are OCD — when we are interested in the same things, they are SO INTERESTING. We can obsess on astrology, medical subjects and even Harry Potter. It is not the end of the world.
PCOS – PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome

I have done extensive research on PCOS, as collected by some of my students. I have a large file but I cannot include it all here. In the section that I post, it talked about Transpluto (see my website articles) and it opposes your Aquarius planets and squares Pluto, which forms a T-Square. This is an issue on PCOS.
PCOS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OBSERVATIONS:

1. With the first profiles, weight was an issue but it seemed not to always be the issue. I am observing that the weight is the cause of the PCOS and not the reverse.
• Cornell states that Jupiter and Gemini/Sagittarius rule fat; Gemini-Sagittarius rule the distribution of fats while Jupiter rules fat/cholesterol in general
• The endocrine organ theory suggests that fat cells themselves produce substances that may be harmful in excess.
• Fats act through hormones and they also emit hormones
• The excess weight/fat disrupts insulin, estrogen and progesterone – and this generates the cycle that leads to PCOS
2. With the first profiles, there were strong afflictions from Neptune/Moon-Mars and the signs of Gemini-Sagittarius seem pronounced in many of the charts that I have collected – distribution of fats and disturbances to the system of hormones.
• These first profiles were of women who are classified as Obese
• Read Weight Loss and the Transformational Process on my website
3. When Neptune is strong, the individual more easily absorbs emotional trauma where it is stored in some part of the body. If unexpressed, this easily translates into a future health issue.
• When Pluto is strong, the individual can resist such absorption but, once absorbed, it is emotionally intense and, therefore, more problematic in terms of the health.
4. The strong influence of Neptune in any chart indicates of mother/parent who does not want the child to grow up and grow away. The individual’s efforts, especially with Mars-Neptune, are easily sabotaged by either the neediness of a parent, the victim persona of the sacrificing parent, or simply a parent who is always talking the individual out of doing anything that would make them more independent.
5. Neptune is highly empathetic and Neptune with a weak Saturn (afflicted, Retrograde, early degrees) makes it almost impossible for the individual to establish boundaries for the mother/parent.
• Excess weight is ALWAYS a means of establishing a boundary, protection and insulation
• Obese individuals always have a fear of life and a fear of intimacy
. Transpluto is often strong, absorbing criticism, little blows and put-downs in extreme cases. In milder cases, there is a strong urge for care-taking. In extreme cases, the criticisms of a mother keep the girl from every growing up into womanhood.
• Psychologically, a mother must allow her daughter to beat her at one thing, in order that she becomes a woman
• The Transplutonian (and Plutonian) mother can never allow the daughter to be better than her at anything. Constant recriminations become self-recriminations and the daughter never grows up

7. The Stages of Transpluto are three:
• Exposure to critical, perfectionist demands and recriminations. However, this is not always abusive since the Perfectionist Parent, according to Dr. Hugh Mesildine, is the most common pathogenic parental attitude – it is actually a natural parenting tool when used appropriately.
• Distancing one’s self for self-sufficiency. At this stage, one must remove one’s self from critical, perfectionist people. One distances so that people cannot get so close that they can criticize, try to change or tell you what to do!
• The final stage, if achieved, is wholeness and integration – being your true, authentic self without any fear or recrimination
8. In the initial profiles, there was a Sabotaging Effect so the daughter stayed a little girl in the mother’s eyes. This even precludes having children, since being a mother would mean growing up. One subject, in her 30s, is still a virgin. Having a relationship with a man would mean growing up – but, due to the parental relationships, the girl is often afraid of intimacy.
9. In several charts, Transpluto is aspected in a way that the daughter is always acting like a GOOD GIRL – a good girl is always a girl and she cannot grow up. She is most prone to care-taking and “mothering” the mother.
10. There are other cases when Cardinal Signs are prominent, with Aries-Cancer-Libra-Capricorn ruling the endocrine system and the hormones of the body. Initially, I observed that the Cardinal signs ruled the Adrenal/Thyroid as these hormones are impacted by stress and the struggle to mediate crises in the life. Subsequently, I find that Cardinals rule the endocrine system in general.
• One subject had Moon-Saturn in Cancer as the Apex of the Cardinal T-Square. The Moon in Cancer is always close to the mother, even telepathically.
• I have always said that God has blessed the mother with a Moon in Cancer child, as that child will always take care of mom
• In this chart, mother and daughter are very close — the daughter has always acted like a mother, possibly in mediating all of the crises in the life.
• Neptune is very strong so that boundary issues are always going to be problematic
11. The Lymphatic System is always involved with the growth of cysts and this organ is ruled by Mutable Signs, Water Signs, the Moon and Neptune.
• While the lymphatic system can become stagnant through inactivity, it is psychologically congests through FEAR
12. Several mothers with daughters with PCOS felt that there had been some molestation of the daughter but there was no direct proof.
13. PCOS is psychologically related to Mother Issues. It is Endometriosis that is related to Father Issues, with some trauma occurring between 11-15 years of age. This can simply be the father abandoning the family for another woman.


TESTIMONIAL CURE FOR PCOS:
Testimonials from women who have cured themselves of this disease are the most important because it is a firsthand experience, not theoretical by alternative doctors.
One woman wrote to say that she had a total remission of her PCOS through diet only. Finally, she achieved normal periods and her hair grew back. This is what she did:
• Eliminate fats EXCEPT Omega-3, ORGANIC (only) Canola Oil and Flax Seed Oil
• Eliminate bad carbohydrates, then maintain a low carbohydrate/low fat diet
• Eliminate sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup (bad cards)
• Do eat lots of fiber rich food
• NOTE: Subject says she is NOT on a low fat diet but only good fats.
• Pregnenolone is the grandmother hormone and known to eliminate cysts and fibroids – this is important as friends and I have eliminated all breast cysts and fibrous issues – 30 mgs is good, although I took 100 mgs.
There is a lot more but this is the basics.


BI-POLAR (Kanye West chart discussed)

In Bi-Polar, there is a poor sense of self (Sun-Neptune) and the early life was like a roller coaster ride – the childhood trauma periods mostly fall around 3 years of age, a very vulnerable time for bi-polar. In the aspect grid, you can see the “degrees of separation” strong for 10-13 years of age (traumatic period in the life)

BI-POLAR ANALYSIS:
I have examined charts for bi-polar. These individuals grow up at a time when the family was in crisis. These individuals seem to have a poor sense of self and cannot detach from the crisis. Hence, they find themselves patterning emotionally with the family’s emotional roller coaster. Things can improve in the family but the emotional patterning continues.
Lorraine feels that it relates to cycles of crisis in the family that may have run every 72+ days.
Even in an Cayce reading for a bi-polar, Cayce advised that they get the person out of the terrible family.
Mutable T-Square with Neptune definitely shows much instability in the childhood — grandiosity substitute for poor sense of self (father issue). In this regard, the age of 3 is significant.
KANYE WEST
Jun 8 1977 – No Time
Atlanta GA

GALL BLADDER:

The BILE is ruled by Saturn-Mars-Mercury and Leo-Scorpio.
The gall bladder is ruled by Saturn. Specifically, Mars-Capricorn have a strong connection with the gall bladder.
The Billious Signs are the FIRE Signs, Aries-Leo-Sagittarius. These are always strong will gall bladder issues, possibly by the way that they express anger.
Diseases of the gall bladder are triggered by afflictions to and from Mars
In many charts with gall bladder issues, the individual has planets in the 8th House – for some reason, this is when they do not have strong Fire signs in the chart.
GENERAL AUTO-IMMUNE INDICATORS:

AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES:

Member wrote: I’ve seen plenty of autoimmune diseases and abused/abusive people with difficult Mars. “As I worked on some of my own Mars problems, many disappeared from my practice or we began examining other factors when those situations improved.”
Having other types of strength to rely on is very important, challenges can always be expected.
Most of the autoimmune issues I’ve been exposed to involve people in or after the mid-life transits, or major/mundane Saturn and Neptune trends falling heavily in a chart.
LYNN: I find that Transpluto is active is all auto-immune diseases, a disease whereby the body attacks itself, just like criticism.

FOOD RELATED AUTO-IMMUNE:
1 – Allergic and chemically sensitive people are hypersensitive individuals who react strongly to emotional conditions, as well as external substances.
a. Look to Moon, Neptune and Water Signs
LYNN: Yes, these factors are involved with allergies but not necessarily with auto-immune. HOWEVER, Cancer and Virgo are the Food signs and positions here can indicate a need to make dietary changes.
2 – Anger and hostility are held back; problems adapting to new circumstances

INFLAMMATION: This is triggered by Uranus and Uranus transits. Next, Pluto transits
Use anti-inflammatory supplements and diet (no sugar)

LEAKY GUT SYNDROME:
This can easily trigger auto-immune responses. This is Neptune and Virgo. Neptune is boundary issues.

ADRENAL-CORTISOL RESPONSES:
This is always afflictions to and from planets in the Cardinal signs.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS FOR OSTEO ARTHRITIS, POROSIS and SPINAL ISSUES:

• Saturn afflictions – mostly square to Sun or 150 from Saturn to other planets
• Saturn early degrees
• Virgo
• Mars/Saturn-Pluto
• Anger and Control issues

PSYCHOLOGICAL PATTERNS:

1. Not supported by males/authority
2. There is a drive to work very hard
3. Nurturing goes to others and not self
4. Anger Issues but not always obvious to others – manifesting as frustration
5. Control Issues – Control may be relinquished to males or an authority figure. A feeling of subservience in the relationships.

SUPPLEMENT SCOOP: When I went to the Integrated Health Clinic in Ellicott City MD, we talked a lot about supplements. I told the PA that Ubiquinol CoQ10 is a waste of money. I always had this low in blood tests — until I switched to plain old Kirkland 300 mg CoQ10 – the it was above normal.
He told me about another supplement that helps the body produce its on CoQ10, increases bone density and helps regular hormones. It is a compound of Vitamin E. ATTENTION anyone interested in Parkinson’s Disease — research showed that Vitamin E was very helpful but not D-Alpha (muscles out the other types of E). This might be a good supplement for PD.
Designs for Health Annatto-GG – Groundbreaking Geranylgeraniol Supplement for Healthy Aging + Cellular Energy Support (60 Softgels) – it is called Annatto GG if you google this.

CASTOR OIL Someone posted this on the Edgar Cayce page. I do not know if this works by Castor Oil will clear out the bowels.
I drank a tablespoon of castor oil last night because I didn’t have enough to make a pack. I felt very good within 20 minutes and today I do not have allergies. I was wondering if Cayce thought it is ok to take internally and if it has the same effect.

BACK PROBLEMS: Leo is highly prone to back problems, although sometimes this can be the adrenals throbbing. Pop a couple raw adrenal extract and the back improves in 30 minutes — but only if it is the adrenals.
MENSTRUAL CRAMPS: Years ago, Adele Davis wrote that cramps come from low blood calcium that starts a week before the period starts. I took a good supplement at the time and, in 3 months, never a cramps, even after I stopped taking the supplement. Actually, you do not need to take the good quality calcium all month but 1 week before the period starts. Wild Yam and Chaste Tree (often sold in combination) are the best for PMS moods.

CHOLESTEROL — Molly Gauthier Robert Carl Jansky wrote in Astrology, Nutrition, and Health that Jupiter is the result of Venus processes. Jupiter rules lipids like cholesterol, as well as serum lipids like LDL, triglycerides etc. Venus rules blood glucose. And this is borne out by the science. Dietary fat does not raise serum cholesterol. Eating cholesterol-rich foods does not raise serum cholesterol. A high carbohydrate diet does raise serum cholesterol. Because high glucose causes inflammation and damages the delicate vascular endothelium.
The liver then releases cholesterol to mitigate the damage. Blaming cholesterol for heart disease is like blaming the fire department for the fire… but it is standard practice these days.

RESEARCH ON MELATONIN IN SPAIN:
FROM CONSUMERLAB.COM – A study of 11,672 patients tested for CoVd19 at Cleveland Clinic locations and in Florida during March and April 2020 found that those taking Melatonin were less likely to test positive.
This does not presume that taking Melatonin will present CV19. A clinical study is now underway with health care workers in Spain.

ANNA: Here’s a Google uncorrected translation of the Spanish article describing the melatonin trial, drug to be used as a preventative against Covid-19, with 450 healthcare persons.

Quote: Spanish researchers evaluate the preventive action of melatonin against the spread of Covid-19

Coronavirus, covid-19. – BILL OXFORD / GETTY – FILE

MADRID, May 4 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid) has launched a clinical trial, together with seven other Spanish hospitals, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug melatonin 2mg prolonged release in the prophylaxis of SARS-CoV-2 infection in personnel. sanitary at risk.

The study, which has the collaboration of the Spanish pharmaceutical company Exeltis, is multicenter, randomized and controlled with placebo, which will have the participation of a total of 450 health professionals, and whose objective will be to check whether the preventive use of this medicine It could avoid contagion among personnel with a high risk of infection.

“Melatonin has the advantage of being a commercialized drug, with a good safety profile and an affordable price, and therefore a good candidate to study to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection,” says Dr. Alberto M. Borobia , coordinator of the study, of the Clinical Pharmacology Service and of the Central Unit of Clinical Research and Clinical Trials of the La Paz University Hospital, who sees it necessary to search for prevention strategies for SARS-CoV-2 infection that allow reducing its transmission, “especially in healthcare and healthcare personnel, who present a high risk of contagion.

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland. Physiologically, melatonin secretion increases shortly after dark, peaks between two and four in the morning, and decreases during the second half of the night. Melatonin is associated with the control of circadian rhythms and adaptation to the light-dark cycle. It is also associated with a hypnotic effect and an increased propensity to sleep. Therefore, the drug containing melatonin 2mg prolonged release is indicated for the treatment of primary insomnia.

But in addition to the above, this hormone also has properties as a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory activity, and has shown both protective effects against viral infections in animals, and positive effects in clinical conditions with similar pathophysiology as SARS27. This, together with its low price and good safety profile, makes melatonin a good candidate to test its use in Covid-19.

The design and development of the study is led by the Central Unit for Clinical Research and Clinical Trials (UCICEC) and the Clinical Pharmacology Service of the La Paz University Hospital, together with the Pediatric Intensive Care Service and the Infectious Diseases Section of the Internal Medicine Service. from the same hospital. María Teresa García, from the Research Institute 12 de Octubre, in charge of developing the CRD and the randomization system, and Fernando Torcelly, who has produced the electronic journal used by the subjects, have also collaborated in this project.

The Central Unit for Clinical Research and Clinical Trials of Hospital La Paz is one of the research support platforms of the La Paz Research Institute (IdiPAZ). The UCICEC was created with the help obtained from the initiative of the Ministries of Health and Consumption and of Science and Innovation to establish research support structures, and is currently integrated into the Spanish Clinical Research Network (SCReN).

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LYME DISEASE RESEARCH:
RESEARCH QUESTION ON LYME DISEASE: In most of the charts that I have for Lyme Disease, there are Transit and/or progressed aspects involving Venus.

If any of you have had Lyme Disease, were there any relationship issues going on at the time of Onset?
I do not need the onset or your birth data — just if there were relationship issues occurring before and during the onset.

IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE LYME DISEASE: Not all tests are accurate. This is the best one…
• LTT MELIS test (Lymphocyte Transformation Test (Memory Lymphocyte Immunostimulation Assay). This is a very promising test which has been tested clinically showing specificity of 96.7%. Importantly after these Lyme patients had been treated, 90.7% showed negative or greatly reduced lymphocyte reactivity and, more importantly, this negative or reduced reactivity correlated well with clinical improvement. It looks like this will be the most helpful test for diagnosing Lyme and monitoring response to treatment. Indeed this test, called Elispot-LTT has received FDA and CDC approval. Further information about the technique used in this test can be found at Elispot
This test (the LTT MELIS test) is available from Infectolabto diagnose and monitor the following infections:
• Borreiia Burgdorferi
• Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Ehrlicha/Anaplasma
• Yersinia species
• Epstein Barr Viruss (EBV)
• Cytomegalo Virus (CMV)
The test requires special blood tubes which are easily posted, with results back 5 days after they have been received by the lab.

MEDICAL INFORMATION NEEDED: A friend wrote about a relative who said that, after a scan, it was discovered that she has a lot of calcium build-up in her Heart.
Does anyone know something that would help. I mentioned ANNATTO-GG 150 as this helps the body make its own CoQ10 (most is stored in the heart), helps plaque build-up in the arteries — but this is all that I know.
Vitamin D, K 2 takes calcium where it shouldn’t be and directs it to the bones. I hear the herb gravel root does similarly for the joints and the kidney stones, dissolves away Ca deposits.
CALCIUM: We have been discussing calcium in my current medical astrology class. One person mentioned Colloidal Calcium as being highly refined.
The Edgar Cayce formula is no longer available – I do have some at home.
I listened to a YouTube by ConsumerLab and made the suggesetion never to take calcium with magnesium as they compete for absorption — so it is strange that both are often sold as a single supplement.
The body cannot absorb more the 500 mgs at a time — smaller doses taken with meals throughout the day are best.
NEVER take more than 1000 mgs of calcium as a supplement as this can lead to kidney stones and heart disease. Food sources are better to increase calcium intake.
Calcium Citrate is better absorbed, especially with vitamin D.
Do not take with Thyroid medication (of course, you cannot consume anything for 2 hours when you take thyroid medication.
Any other suggestions would be helpful. I know that Cayce liked chewing on bones. I love the soft spines of over-cooked chicken
My doctor likes Annatto-GG 150 for increasing calcium absorption and helping the body generate its own Omega 3
Molly Gauthier A little note on calcium and bone health – Most docs will tell you that you need to take vitamin D to properly absorb calcium. But most docs don’t even know you also need vitamin K2. (MK-7 form is the best.) Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption from the gut to the bloodstream. Vitamin K2 activates calcium deposition in the bones. Taking vitamin D without also taking K2 can lead to soft tissue calcification. Thorne has a supplement called 3-K complete that I like.
HERBS: https://www.northernappalachiaschool.com/post/differential-morphology-of-purple-deadnettle-henbit-ground-ivy?fbclid=IwAR2I_uo5spjSHNzP22SlVyNApCJq7Uh8xepyIeH05fTL7W2tpNKAXwY9F94

Henbit grows everywhere here — now I know it has a use. Ground ivy grows everywhere but I pull it up before it flowers. An herbalist told me that it was a blood purifier but it is bitter and a nice herbal tea would do the same (alkalize the body)

These three common mints are abundant in yards, gardens, fallow fields, and disturbed soil all across the US. All being of similar size and overall shape, with almost identical little purple irregular flowers, they are often confused with each other. To help you get to know their unique features, I’…


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Differential Morphology of Purple Deadnettle, Henbit, & Ground Ivy
These three common mints are abundant in yards, gardens, fallow fields, and disturbed soil all across the US. All being of similar size and overall shape, with almost identical little purple irregular flowers, they are often confused with each other.

GENERAL SEASONAL ALLERGIES: Stinging Nettles is an excellent anti-histamine but I can no longer grow it here as children can touch it. It REALLY STINGS! This is great info (especially a testimonial) about Red Clover. I had heard that it was an anti-cancer herb as well.
Personally, I found the best results from taking the Tincture of Stinging Nettles – daily for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, my allergies were gone. Then, I would take periodically. I now use capsules which are easier. You do NOT take these every day forever or you will have a reaction. This is a strong herb and I recommend the tea (with a little lemon and Stevia) for children.

THE ASTROLOGICAL SIGNATURES OF ADD/ADHD AND CURRENT BREAKTHROUGHS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH by Lynn Koiner, P.M.A.F.A
In Course III of my medical curriculum of The International Academy of Astrology, I devote one class to this disorder. I classify ADHD as ADD Type 1, of which there are six types in all. Course III is devoted to issues connected with the Frontal Lobe of the Brain (Element of Fire and Neurotransmitter Dopamine) and the Pre-Frontal Cortex (ruled by Saturn as this part of the brain does not mature until the first Saturn Return). I cannot discuss all 6 types of ADD in this article but I can discuss the main astrological signatures.
ADD/ADHD was first described in medical literature as early as 1902. Today it affects 6% of the population. People with ADD are not hyperactive but people with ADHD are hyperactive. ADD is more prominent with females; ADHD is prominent with males.
From the Healthy Place medical channel, they state that “both acronyms ADD and ADHD, attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, refer to a hereditary biochemical disorder that impedes a person’s ability to perform to his or her full potential. The symptoms show up in childhood and often carry on into adolescence and adulthood, causing problems in virtually all areas of life.
Generally, this is a condition that is characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity and poor concentration. While of normal or above average intelligence, there is impairment in perception, language, memory and motor skills. There is increased impulsivity and decreased emotional liability.
This disorder creates serious social problems:
· They more frequently drop out of school
· They often become addicted to drugs, alcohol or cigarettes
· 43% of untreated ADHD boys will be arrested for a felony by age 16
· 75% have motor vehicular episodes – speeding tickets, accidents and DUIs
· Parents of ADD/ADHD children divorce 3 times more often than the general population
· Poor parenting can often be an issue or, at least, make the condition worse
The harder these people try to focus, to concentrate and pay attention the worse the condition becomes for them. Brain-imaging studies show that when people with ADD/ADHD try to concentrate the part of the brain involved with concentration and follow-through actually shuts down, just when the need it to turn on. That is, the current research with ADD shows that there is an under-stimulation of the PreFrontal Cortex when concentration occurs.
Like arthritis (which has 13 different types and causes), I feel that ADD has different astrological signatures. In this article, I can only discuss Type 1 (ADHD) and Type 2 (ADD)
Type 1. Classic ADD (ADHD) — inattentive, distractible, disorganized, hyperactive, restless, and impulsive. More often in males. As colicky children, over-active children, the parents have a difficult time bonding with these children (Libra – Oxytocin deficiency). Low self-esteem because they feel different and they do not fit in.
SIGNATURES: This can possibly be connected with a weak Saturn and some out of boundsplanets, such as Moon, Mercury, Mars Jupiter or Uranus.
· They respond to a high protein diet, low carbohydrates and physical activity, such as sports
· Low levels of Dopamine – they respond is a diet high in L-Tyrosine, the amino acid building block for Dopamine.
· High concentrations of a Dopamine stimulant is found in very dark chocolate. I recommend the 85% and only the Lindt and Endangered Species brands. Many American chocolates are shown to have high amounts of cadmium. See ComsumerLab.com
· Too much Dopamine causes the individual to become over-focused and stuck in negative patterns as with Type 3
· Grape Seed extract and Pycnogenol increase blood flow and act as super anti-oxidants
· Gluten blocks nutritional absorption and GMOs create inflammation
Type 2. Inattentive ADD — inattentive and easily distracted, but not hyperactive; sluggish, slow moving, low motivation, and often described as space cadets, daydreamers, couch potatoes. More often in females. This type is very responsive to treatment.
SIGNATURES: This can be associated with Neptune and Planets in the Cadent Houses. I have Mercury in the 12th 45 degrees from Neptune and I tend to tune out a lot and I have difficulty concentrating, if something is not mentally stimulating.
With a weak Saturn, there was poor structuring at home. I developed a pattern of tuning out of my mother’s anger and rages. My father did the same.
Mars-Neptune causes the sluggishness when a parent continually sabotaged the individual’s energy, initiative and desire to accomplish.
When reading about this Type, I connected it with Taurus/Libra. These can be lazy signs. Procrastination, timing/being on time and tuning out are often problems.
The Dietary Protocol for Type 1 should be followed here. I would add that they need an interest that fires them up mentally – astrology did this for me!
IMPORTANT BREAKTHROUGH: In the ConsumerLab.com newsletter (subscription only but a great investment), a study in Finland used the basis of the probiotic recommendation to prevent childhood eczema (and food allergies) to research the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders. In the study, 10 billion cells of Lactobacillus were given daily to pregnant women for 4 weeks prior to delivery date. Then, the probiotic was given to the infant for 6 months (and the mother if breast feeding).
In a follow up after 13 years, NO CHILD ON PROBIOTICS developed ADHD or Asperger Syndrome. In the placebo group, 17% developed these conditions!
http://www.inquisitr.com/2512234/delayed-kindergarten-enrollment-reduces-adhd-in-children/

GENERAL SIGNATURES OF ADD:
· This individual has the signatures of ADD with Saturn at 0º and Retrograde. Beginning Planets or planet in the early degrees represent an energy that the individual must teach his or her self or through a mentor. How to use a planet was not taught by the parents.
The Pre-Frontal Cortex, ruled by Saturn, is the vital region of the brain regulates thought in terms of both short-term and long-term decision making. It allows humans to plan ahead and create strategies, and also to adjust actions or reactions in changing situations. Additionally, the PFC helps to focus thoughts, which enables people to pay attention, learn, and concentrate on goals. This area is also the part of the brain that allows humans to consider several different yet related lines of thinking when learning or evaluating complex concepts or tasks.
· Planets in early degrees of a sign are always more difficult to regulate and they can be developmentally challenged. Most people learn the lessons of their Beginning Planets and they come to function in a highly individualistic way. With Saturn at 0° and Retrograde (inconjunct the Moon and Ascendant), there is a highly dysfunctional relationship with the father. The only lesson that the father taught was how to be a failure in life.
· In the above chart, the Moon and Uranus are Out Of Bounds, beyond 23°26’ North or South Declination. When Saturn is weak or “dysfunctional,” there is a diminished capacity to regular these planets. When a planet is Out Of Bounds, it has gone beyond the limit and boundary of the Su, the central focus of our solar system. Great athletes can have Mars OOB so it is not always negative.
· A Saturn dysfunction is associated with the Pre-Frontal Cortex and our ability to regulate our thoughts and actions. The 150 degree aspect can be difficult to regulate. While it can bestow important talents, it can also have difficulty expressing the positive side of Saturn.
· The difficult planets in the 5th House suppress Fire, the element ruling the Frontal Lobe. The Fire suppressing Houses are the 2nd, 4th and 5th Houses. Suppressing Fire can possibly suppress Dopamine, the neurotransmitter for the Frontal Lobe.
· Afflictions between Houses 3-6-12 are associated with learning disabilities. Years ago, a teacher in an elementary school collected the birth certificates of the students in the school with ADD. She found the 3-6-12 correlation with ADD. The 9th House was not involved. With a Retrograde planet here, the individual can be dyslexic.
· In this chart, there is a Cardinal T-square with planets all in early degrees. Cardinal signs are associated with adrenal dysfunction, due to a life fraught with crises. With strong Cardinals, there is a protocol for calming the Adrenaline Gland which I have described on my website https://www.lynnkoiner.com/astrology-articles/cardinal-afflictions-adrenaline-dominance
· Planets in Cancer and Virgo, afflictions to the Moon and afflictions involving Ceres indicate food intolerances that are always involved with ADD/ADHD. I know this individual had a very poor diet with lots of sugar. Food intolerances are not food allergies, as allergies would trigger an anaphylactic reaction. Food Intolerances trigger a high inflammation level that agitates the body functions.
The influence of Saturn has also been observed by Gayle Geffner in her publication, ASTROLOGICAL MARKERS FOR ADD & ADHD. Our research was conducted independently. One possible connection with Saturn is poor discipline and structuring so that the child cannot focus – but this is not the only cause.
Parental abuse, being struck in the head, has been linked to criminal behavior and ADHD.
http://www.care2.com/causes/why-are-adhd-rates-20-times-higher-in-the-us-than-in-france.html

TYPE 1 – ADHD or Attention Deficit-Hyper Activity:
This is a chart for a young boy whose behavior changed overnight after receiving his childhood disease inoculation. The Mercury-based injection pushed his body over the edge. These inoculations have often been suspected in some cases of ADHD and this is definitely one of those causes. Today, the inoculations cover over 80 different health issues and this can over-whelm a child’s body. Many parents are now opting to give the inoculations later in the child’s age and over a longer period of time.
The powerful astrological aspects occurring at that time he developed ADHD were:
· Transiting Neptune square Mars
· Solar Arc Neptune square Mars
· Transiting Uranus square Moon
· Neptune aspects always engender hyper-sensitivity to drugs and chemicals in general.
His grandmother had him tested for food intolerances. He only ate organic foods. His ADHD had to be controlled with medication. Without it, he could not control himself and he was miserable. Around the age of 10, his involvement in sports helped with his concentration.
Transiting Saturn in Libra-Scorpio trined his Air sign planets and then his Water sign planets. He also transferred from a noisy public school to a very quiet Catholic School, helping his concentration. His self-esteem improved, going from a “bad boy” in public school to the teachers’ pet in Catholic school.
His Jupiter in Cancer is Out Of Bounds. Jupiter rules our sense of moderation and proportion. With a Beginning Moon, he is learning the manifest emotions and impulse control in this lifetime.
I know there were initial bonding issues with the parents. They just did not know how to take care of a baby. He was nutritionally deprived until the grandparents stepped in and took over. His mother is involved with his sports, where he excels and he has become a Little League champion. The Moon is afflicted with Saturn and square Ceres (the lack of nurturing from the mother) and Uranus.
Gayle Geffner says that such children do extremely well in sports and that a career working with small children is best suited to their “attention” issues – small children have a very short attention span in general. I have observed them as doing well in sales. Another child scored high skilled as an airplane pilot.

PRE-NATAL MERCURY EXPOSURE:
Pregnant women need to be especially careful because eating fish that contain even low levels of mercury can increase the risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. This can be confusing for mothers to be because there are also several other types of fish during pregnancy may protect against the disorder.
A cohort study of almost 400 children showed that the risk for inattention and impulsivity at the age of 8 years was significantly associated with maternal mercury levels and as the mercury levels increased, so did risk.
The study was conducted between 1993 and 1998. 788 infants from Massachusetts were enrolled in the study which was designed to assess a possible link between exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and neurodevelopment.
Soon after birth, hair samples were collected from the mothers and analyzed for mercury levels. The mothers also filled out a questionnaire regarding fish consumption during pregnancy.
At 8-year follow-up, 421 of these children were assessed for possible ADHD behaviors and the results showed that not only was mercury exposure associated with inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity, but the risk for these behaviors increased with maternal hair mercury levels. The threshold for first association with ADHD symptoms appeared to be at least 1 μg/g or more of mercury. In addition, these associations were more notable in boys than girls.
NOTE: From this research, it is recommended that pregnant women take only high-quality Omega-3 supplements, fish from which all toxins have been removed. In the subject above, the mother eats LOTS of fish!
OTHER CAUSES OF ADD/ADHD:
· Head injury, especially with abused children who were struck in the head. The pre-frontal cortex does not develop until the 1st Saturn Return. This included BIRTH TRAUMA in which there was an injury to the head or deprivation of oxygen.
· Toxic Exposure – during the gestation period, the mother may have used drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and these put a child at risk for ADD and learning disabilities.
· Type 1 and 2 can be connected with thyroid problems (Mars-Saturn-Taurus)
· Hormonal influences at puberty can trigger ADD. I found that Wild Yam/Chaste Tree herbal combinations really affected my moods in a positive way. Brain activity is low when estrogen is low
· Poor Diet – a diet of high simple carbohyrates (sugar and starches) can make a child appear ADHD. These types do better on a high protein diet. A lack of protein causes a tremendous problem with focus throughout the day.
· Lack of Exercise – exercise stimulates the blood flow to the brain. A child with a sedentary life style is more prone to exhibit ADD symptoms. This includes watching a lot of TV and video games. Vinpocetine helps stimulate circulation in the brain. Head-neck exercises help flush out toxins.
· No-Brainer activites (like television) decreases a child’s ability to focus. Research has shown that the BASIL GANGLIA (where dopamine is produced) were much more active when the video games were being played than at rest. These games released dopamine.
· Physical and Emotional Neglect causes a lack of nurturing for the brain. Stress hormones can poison a child’s brain. Neptune (ambivalence) and Pluto (neglect) are associated with these issues.
· POOR PARENTING – a lack of structuring makes it difficult for a child to focus.
· Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse: This is similar to PTSD and PTSD is often associated with Adrenaline Dominance. NOTE: I cannot pick up sexual abuse in the chart. I do know that Mars-Saturn in Fixed signs can be a signature of abuse.
· Severe Allergies to environmental toxin or foods (Cancer-Virgo-Ceres = Food Allergies); Neptune undermines the immune system with environmental toxins
· Many ADD children are overly active in the womb – later they manifest as colicky, fussy eaters, difficulty being comforted, and their sensitivity to sound causes sleeping disorders.
· Dietary Oxalate: Some research is finding that children’s brains can be adversely affected by quantity of oxalate in a diet. Chocolate has a lot of Oxalate Acid.
· As far as my research (Gayle Geffner), it is purely karma in nature with a few suggestions as to how to cope. Saturn/Saturn Rx is a major contributor to ADD/ADHD karmically so this is okay w/me. I refer to Asteroid 944 Hidalgo as much as Saturn but since you are medical I think this is great.
· I also found houses 3,6 and 12 important.
· I don’t know if you want to add that according to the CDC 11% of children from ages 4 to 17 have been diagnosed with either ADD or ADHD. It is quite high.
ADDENDUM TO PAGE 3 BREAKTHROUGH:
The research in Finland showed that adding Probiotics to the diet eliminated any ADHD-ADD-Asperbergers-Autism.
More recent observations have found that such people lack a good bacteria called L.Reutori, especially in cases of Autism. My theory on Twins, where one is normal and other has autism is that the larger Twin is greedy and absorbs the good bacteria.
L. Reutori probably should be purchased refrigerated. It is an anti-inflammatory bacteria. High inflammation levels (C-Reactive Protein test and MTHFR test). This probiotic plus an absorbable B supplement such as Neuro-Biologix NEURO-IMMUNE STABLIZER (rub in twice daily) can help with this.
Certain health issues are shown to have excessively high inflammation levels due to an inability to metabolize B vitamins.
Recently, my doctor told me that babies delivered by C-Section have a high incidence of immune deficiency disorders, such as asthma, allergies, depression and some congenital disorders. They have discovered that, as the baby is coated with the mother’s good bacteria in the birth canal, they baby becomes protected and this boosts the baby’s immune system. Some hospitals are now applying good bacteria to the baby’s body after the C-Section. There are probiotic that impact moods such as L. Helveticus and B. Longum. These do take a long time to work.

FIBRO-MYALGIA AND AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES:

• Chanda wrote: I’ve seen plenty of autoimmune diseases and abused/abusive people with difficult Mars.
As I worked on some of my own Mars problems, many disappeared from my practice or we began examining other factors when those situations improved.
• Having other types of strength to rely on is very important, challenges can always be expected.
• Most of the autoimmune issues I’ve been exposed to involve people in or after the mid-life transits, or major/mundane Saturn and Neptune trends falling heavily in a chart.
• LYNN: I find that Transpluto is active is all auto-immune diseases, a disease whereby the body attacks itself, just like criticism.

• FMS:
• This relatively new term is associated with muscle and joint pain that persists for no discernable reason. Fibro refers to the fibrous connective tissue that cushions the joints; myalgia refers to pain in the muscles.
• I find that these people are addicted to crises, care-taking and stress. The individual generates a crisis, the body pumps out adrenaline and, because they resent the crises they create, they become allergic to their own adrenaline!

✭✭ ASTROLOGICAL FACTORS:
• These people are defined into categories – Cardinal types, Virgo types and Libra types.
Exception: Cardinal types can have low blood pressure and the Crises in their lives helps them stay awake. They need crises to energize them as low blood pressure also lowered the energy level unless pumped by adrenaline. Neptune is involved in both cases.
With Fibro-myalgia, they resent the crises.
• There is always a dysfunctional Saturn that is frequently part of an INCONJUNCT, faulty wiring about what responsibility really is (Read Alan Epstein on Saturn).
• FIBRO-MYALGIA and SATURN INCONJUNCTS:
This part — Dysfunction Saturn — is on my website. Also read ADRENALINE DOMINANCE as this is the course of Cortisol issues.


I do have some research on Autism. The research I have on Aspergers is more about the medical issues connected with a pre-natal condition.

INITIAL ASTROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS FOR AUTISM:

· Mars Afflicted and often in Cancer or Scorpio
· Moon Afflicted, digestive and food intolerances – do use Quincunx aspects
· Most had planets Out of Bounds, especially Moon-Mars-Ceres and sometimes Venus-Jupiter-Mercury
· OOB occurs with Gemini-Cancer planets or Sagittarius-Capricorn
· Sometimes planets would progress towards OOB
· The 150° aspect – inconjunct – is a faulty wiring aspect. In itself, it does not cause autism but, if the issues of the planets involved are not resolved, it does affect health
· As with all of these mental and development issues, a dysfunctional Saturn is indicated
· Planets in early degrees (0-5 and sometimes 6 degrees) have a difficult time learning how these planets function. Sometimes, it is can indicate a Soul that has not incarnated on Earth in a very long time, possibly since Atlantis.
· The sign of Scorpio shows up in many cases – which may indicate some toxicity
· There is often a Taurus/Scorpio axis and, as discussed in Course I, this generates a high degree of sensitivity to subtle vibrations in the environment (of course, they often go into creative, artistic and healing careers)

NOTE: Not connected with Autism but planets in the 1st House indicate issues connected with the gestation period and planets in the 6th House denote congenital weaknesses. Look to the emphasis upon the Lymphatic System – also head-neck exercises

GABA FOR STRESS: I take a rub-on cream called CALMING CREAM by Neuro Biologix
The substance gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, a chemical used by the human nervous system to send messages and modulate its own function. GABA acts in an inhibitory manner, tending to cause nerves to “calm down.” Drugs in the benzodiazepine-receptor-agonist (BzRA) family (a family that includes true benzodiazepines such as valium, as well as related drugs such as Ambien or Lunesta) exert their effect by facilitating the ability of GABA to bind to receptor sites in the brain. This in turn leads to relaxation, relief from anxiety, induction of sleep, and suppression of seizure-activity.
Unfortunately, when GABA is taken orally, GABA levels in the brain do not increase, presumably because the substance itself cannot pass the blood-brain barrier and enter the central nervous system.1 For this reason, oral GABA supplements cannot replicate the effect of tranquilizing drugs, even though they work through a GABA-related mechanism.
GABA supplements can affect the peripheral nervous system, however, as well as any other part of the body not protected by the blood brain barrier.
Some evidence suggests that orally ingested GABA might cause physiological changes that lead to benefit for hypertension.

Astrologically, the teeth are ruled by Saturn. I know this all too well as every time Saturn crosses my Virgo Ascendant I have a dental issue. According to HL Cornell MD, the upper teeth are ruled by Aries and the lower teeth are ruled by Taurus.

Cornell logicizes that the Calcium Homeopathic cell Salts are associated with the teeth, especially the sign of Cancer, as calcium Phosphate supplies Calcium and Lime to the Teeth –

The Calcium Cell Salts are important for bone and dental health, and skin healing.

• Calcium Phosphate is the Cell Salt for growth and health of the bones.
Deficiency symptoms include aching pains, growing pains, bone ailments.
• Calcium Fluoride is the Cell Salt for problems with the surface of bones and skin.
A much safer source of fluoride than supplemental fluoride.
Deficiency symptoms include poor dental enamel; spider and varicose veins.
• Calcium Sulphate deficiency symptoms include acne and other skin problems,
slow healing wounds, abscesses, swollen glands, negativity, apathy.

I have been fortunate to have had 2 great dentists who were minimalists. Both would rebuild teeth rather than use crowns. I learned from them that there are 2 dental issues that can be resolved easily but most dentists wants thousands of dollars to remedy the problem.

• Dental pain but there are no cavities – this is almost always due to the teeth being out of alignment. All a dentist needs to do is apply a special paper and get you to tap-tap-tap. This will show where the misalignment is located. This often happens when a tooth has been removed. A simple filing down one tooth is the remedy. I spent a lot of money until I found a great dentist who said this was the problem. The jaw can change position over time and the teeth get out of alignment. This cost me a simple $60!

• Infections in the gums – this always comes from a lack of regular cleaning. Dentists will cause a lot of money – literally thousands of dollars — and give some complicated cause for the problem. My dentist told me that all the person needed was a deep gum cleaning that costs between $500 and $600. I have had this twice when I did not have regular cleanings. It really is deep into the gums to clean out plaque and an infection. Then, rinse with colloidal silver to keep the infection out while the gums are healing.

BLACK TEA REDUCES PLAQUE:

A recent Chicago College of Dentistry study showed that people who rinsed their mouths with black tea multiple times a day had less plaque buildup than those who rinsed with water. “Polyphenols in tea suppress the bacterial enzyme that triggers plaque accumulation,” says Christine D. Wu, Ph.D., the lead study author. “Drinking tea a few times a day could have the same effect.”
WARNING: Do not drink tea or coffee during the same time of day that you take your B Vitamins. There is a chemical in tea (not herbal) that destroys certain B Vitamins. I only drink coffee in the morning so I take Bs in the afternoon.

I am collecting data on Macular Degeneration. I need birth data and year of onset. Your help in this research is greatly appreciated.
This post has medical findings and, at the end, I have my astrological research. This research in ongoing so I will always be adding more information.

EYES & VISION:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults and a person’s risk may partly depend upon diet.
When it comes to carbohydrates, quality rather than quantity may be more important.

The researchers looked at the total amount of carbohydrates consumed over 10 years and the dietary glycemic index, which is a measure of the quality of overall dietary carbohydrate.

“Women who consumed diets with a relatively high dietary glycemic index had greater risk of developing signs of early age-related macular degeneration when compared with women who consumed diets with a lower dietary glycemic index.”

“In other words, the types of carbohydrates being consumed were more important than the absolute amount,” explains Taylor, senior author. A high-glycemic-index diet is one that is rich in high-glycemic-index foods, which are converted more rapidly to blood sugar in the body than are low-glycemic-index foods.

MACULAR DEGENERATION:
Treatment with aspirin or statins may help prevent blindness in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study.

Statins are made from RED RICE YEAST, which you can purchase at the health food store. If there is an allergy to Statins, it causes muscle pain.

AMD & INFLAMMATION:
Women who develop age-related macular degeneration may have higher blood levels of markers related to inflammation before they begin showing symptoms of the disease, according to a report published in the March issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Debra A. Schaumberg, Sc.D., O.D., Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and colleagues, measured three markers of inflammation-high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and fibrinogen-in the blood of 27,687 women (average age 54.6) without age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition in which the part of the retina responsible for sharp vision begins to deteriorate. After an average of 10 years of follow-up, women who had the highest levels of these three markers in their blood were most likely to develop AMD.

GLAUCOMA:
A Brazilian study has found that Mozart music improved patients’ performance in a sight test aimed at checking peripheral vision of people with glaucoma. You can read about this study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

ANTI–OXIDANTS:
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have successfully blocked the advance of retinal degeneration in mice with a form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) by treating them with vitamin E, alpha-lipoic acid and other antioxidant chemicals

ZINC DEPOSITS – MACULAR DEGENERATION & ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
An international research team including scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) and the Galveston-based spinoff Neurobiotex, Inc. has found high levels of zinc in deposits in the eye that are an indication of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the developed world.

An early sign and a presumed trigger of the eye disease is the formation of microscopic plaques, called “drusen”, in the eye. Exactly what these plaque-like drusen do and why they form is not yet fully understood, the researchers noted. “We have discovered that the drusen in the eyes of those with AMD have very high levels of zinc,” said van Kuijk, associate professor in the UTMB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

Zinc previously had been shown to contribute to the formation of brain plaques in patients with Alzheimer’s disease – AMD can be considered “the Alzheimer’s disease of the eye,” in that both disorders involve the aggregation of misfolded amyloid proteins and metals like zinc and copper into microscopic clumps called plaques.

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNATURES:
1 – Rulership: Sun-Moon-Neptune-Aquarius/Uranus
a. Right Eye is Sun in Male; Moon is Right Eye in Females
b. Optic Nerve is ruled by Sun-Neptune; Mercury and Aries/Mars
2 – Cancer and Aquarius are dominant sign in samples so far
3 – Moon-Mars aspect, including inconjunct (wide orbs allowed, if not out of sign)
4 – Mercury-Saturn in Cancer and Leo; 3rd House

AMD changes how we view the world. One sample have Mercury turning Retrograde at the time of the onset.

If the natal signature is Neptune, the transit of Neptune will be the trigger. If the natal signature is Uranus, the transit of Uranus will be the trigger.
In samples, there was always a transiting Pluto hard aspect accompanying the signature trigger.

ONSET SAMPLE: Progressed Mercury turned Retrograde; Progressed New Moon in natal 6th House but Progressed 5th (eyes); Prog Asc changed signs (progressed sign changes can trigger health issues).

The Progressed Sun and Moon lined up to afflict Saturn. I have found a progressed Sun-Moon hard aspect together can affect the health. The Progressed Sun-Moon afflicting Transpluto triggered my 2-year bout with Epstein-Barr Virus.

COMMENTS:
~ Lynn Koiner
Instructor, International Academy of Astrology, Medical Curriculum

Re: MACULAR DEGENERATION (eye disease) RESEARCH

Postby Gerhard50 » Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:37 pm

lynn koiner wrote: If the natal signature is Neptune, the transit of Neptune will be the trigger. If the natal signature is Uranus, the transit of Uranus will be the trigger.

This also works with aspects. My wife is an N.D. She is presently working on a case of a lady who was diagnosed with a neurological disorder. This patient was born under Saturn conj Uranus and the onset of this disorder was in 1987, when the same conjunction was up in the sky. I couldn’t believe it (Uranus is associated with transport of information along the myelin layer).

Gerhard
German astrologer and graphologist
“When you think you are enlightened, pay your parents a visit”.

neighbor’s birthdate

Postby Paula » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:15 am

I have a neighbor who has this condition. Her birthdate is August 24, 1930. I do not know exactly when onset occurred but I believe it was possibly around a year ago. Her doctors tell her she needs to eat an egg a day to slow down the degeneration. I deliver to her home farm fresh eggs! I’m getting to the point that I don’t want to take her eggs, though, because all I ever hear when I go is all of her health problems. She won’t stop talking about it! It’s hard to listen to, and she’s so lonely she doesn’t want to let me leave once I’ve stopped by.

I could be totally wrong on the date of onset and I probably will never be able to get her time or place of birth. Hope that helps you a little bit, anyway.

Paula

Macular Degeneration

Postby lynn koiner » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:41 pm

Paula – Health problems take over your entire life. I have been there and I was aware that, because the only thing going on in my life was my health crisis, this is all the I talked about. The only solution for this is to get her off this topic and talking about something else… but this is not easy.

Astrologically, the signature is the Sun-Moon-Neptune conjunction in Virgo. The first trigger occurred as early as 2006 with Saturn in Leo and Neptune in Aquarius afflicting Ceres/Chiron. Chiron rules health issues that you must learn to life with. In late 2007, the next trigger was Saturn crossing the Virgo planets. These aspects indicate dietary problems. Generally, the Night Shade foods should be avoided — potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers. These thin the intestinal wall so toxins can seep into the blood stream.

There is also a Cardinal Cross so she needs crisis in her life – it is a way of life from childhood.

MACULAR DEGENERATION: Claims of reversal with a supplement called Vitalux. Eye specialists often carry it.

Low Glycemic diet and anti-inflammatory diet. If detected early, new breakthroughs in medicine are extremely helpful. Eat Blueberries & blackberries. The National Eye Institute (NEI) reports that high doses of antioxidants slow the progression of AMD or may even prevent it altogether.

+ Reduce homocysteines with B6, B12 (sublingual, under tongue application best) and folic acid (1000 mcg daily).
+ Life Extrension’s Super Zeanxathin with Lutien is specifically for the macula of the eye.
+ Bilberry Extract

~ Lynn Koiner

~ Lynn Koiner
Instructor, International Academy of Astrology, Medical Curriculum

Macular Degeneration update

Postby lynn koiner » Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:29 pm

I just purchased a new book by Suzanne Somers, BREAKTHROUGH. It is a must-read for anyone interested in holistic health.
In the very beginning, with an interview with Dr. Jonathan Wright, he states that MD finds its roots in poor absorption. This is a disease that starts in the stomach!

Research noticed a very high-risk factor for people who took anti-acids — neutralizing the very acids needed to breakdown the nutrients in our food.

His cure is taking Hydrochloric Acid. This can be purchased at a health food store. Often, if not too severe, the increased nutrition will repair the eyes. This doctor often gives vitamins intravenously and this causes an immediate improvement. An important missing nutrient is SELENIUM.

This is something so easy to do and it can make a difference. Many health conditions start with poor absorption so this is something that we can all do. Right now, I take Solaray SUPER DIGESTAWAY. It has elements for digesting many different foods but hydrochloric acid is good too.

lynn koiner

~ Lynn Koiner
Instructor, International Academy of Astrology, Medical Curriculum

Macular Degeneration

Sophia

I have the illness – my diagnosis was on 9.1.1998.

My birth information is 7.15.1942 10:15 AM, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
I have lived in the US, Fort Myers, FL, since 1985.

When I found your site, I read that you where looking for more cases of WMD.

The article suggest that high glycemic Carb’s contributes to the illness, not in my case I have been a health nut all my I life hardly ever eat “white” products such as rice, bread, I do not eat sugar I am a very careful eater!

However I have kept it from progressing with Micro current stimulation and lots of herbs and vitamins, plus Chinese Herbal food!

I have WMD in my right eye and dry MD in the left.

I first noticed the dark circle one day as I was working in my office. So the Diagnoses was on 9.1.1998, Fort Myers, FL. more then 10 years ago.

I have collected much information from different doctors on how to treat myself. I found Dr. Edward Kondrot’s Books the best.

I am very fortunate to have found a local doctor here in Fort Myers where I live who is willing to allow me to be monitored by him while I treat it naturally.

So far I have been successful to not have it advance. Presently I use the eye formulary from “Vitacost” I have used vitamins and herbs from may different MD’s, plus Dr. Williams, Andrew Lessmans, plus more in the past. I am very impressed with Vitacost formulary. I am spending a lot less $ since I use these.

I started on the Sunrider Chinese herbal food in the last week in Dec of last year. Unfortunately it is very pricey so I can only afford to eat it 1 to 2 X per day. I now do not see the circle as dark as before. So I think this might be the missing link for me personally.

Since I found out trough an Iridology reading that I experience malabsorption. And the Sunrider food is prepared to be absorbed very easily.

Bitching at my Doctor one day “Why me, everyone knows I am a health nut”. His answer was just think about it if you had not lived healthily you might have gotten the illness sooner! I keep that in mind and I am gratefully for have been as heath conscious as I have been trough my live.

This illness is not in my family, I have never baked myself in the Sun, I have never smoked, I have always lived healthy even as a child (we did not have the money to buy junk food growing up). However I did find it in my Chart through Ebertin’s book on health!

I highly recommend to anyone Microcurrent stimulation. The little machine is the size of a credit-card the cost is about $800.00 from a MD in New Paltz, NY. I use my device daily no matter where I am. I do believe this is one of the main reasons why I have kept it from advancing.

Lynn, if you have additional information on what I can do, I will be very grateful for the information and give it a try, my plans for the future do not include going blind.

I also would like to know the pricing on your Medical Astrology classes, I am interested in learning more about Medical Astrology

Sophia

Macular Degeneration for Sophia

Postby lynn koiner » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:04 pm

First, I am going to give some links that might be helpful to people to come to this site for information…

I know someone who had the acupuncture treatment by this doctor in New Mexico and swears by it.
acupuncturehealth.net/microacu_gad.html
this page describes the treatment.
(admin – link checked Oct 2012)

Jane says she still has macular degeneration but her vision has greatly improved with this treatment. There is no cure and genetics does play a role.

The supplements and diet the NIH study recommends can be found on the first page of this article.
amdalliance.org/information/treatment/treatment.php
(admin – link checked Oct 2012)

John Hopkins and the NIH (National Institute of Health) websites both have free pamphlets and brochures about MD.
johnhopkinshealthalerts.com
(admin – site not found, Oct 2012. Try – hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/services/mdc/ )
and
nim.nih.gov/medlineplus/maculardegeneration.html

This looks like an interesting site. I have not seen it before but intend to take a closer look.
naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=8
(admin – link checked Oct 2012)

mayoclinic.com/health/macular-degeneration/DS00284/DSECTION=prevention
(admin – link checked Oct 2012)

webmd.com/eye-health/tc/age-related-macular-degeneration-prevention
(admin – link checked Oct 2012)

Read Suzanne Somers’ book, BREAKTHROUGH!

Now, Sophia, I see that you have done a lot to keep this disease from progressing. Everything I know at this time is on this Forum already.

In looking at your chart for the time of onset, you had been experiencing hard Uranus transits. Uranus always produces inflammations. The Sun/Leo and Moon/Cancer rule the eyes — the Moon rules the left eye in men and the right eye for women. The Sun is the reverse. In a positive way, the inflammations of Uranus stimulate us to be so antsy that we HAVE to make changes in our lives. In the negative, the inflammations cause damage to the body.

Neptune in Virgo squares your Mercury-Venus in Cancer. This combination is associated with a thinning in the intestinal wall so that toxins leak out and cause inflammations. Edgar Cayce discussed this many times in his readings. Avoiding foods in the Nightshade family is essential.

Later, I will give some other recommendations for this Intestinal Permeability as I have come to see this as a bigger issue in many health problems, especially since Cayce mentioned this so many times in his readings. Dr. John Pagano has worked with the Cayce readings for many years with incredible results.

But, first, the easiest is to eat an alkaline diet. This helps with toxicity that builds up. And, avoid potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers — the Nightshade family always depletes the lining of the intestinal wall. However, this wall is very good at repairing itself.

lynn koiner

~ Lynn Koiner>br>Instructor, International Academy of Astrology, Medical Curriculum

Re: MACULAR DEGENERATION (eye disease) RESEARCH

Postby lynn koiner » Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:14 pm

A friend has had dramatic improvement using a technique, a specific type of acupuncture that stimulates a part of the brain that assists with vision. A mutual friend sent this and I am passing it on for those interested in Macular Degeneration techniques…

“I remember that you have a client who has AMD and asked you about it. Here’s more information on the macular degeneration treatment that “a friend” received. After Dr. Lundgren reviewed her medical records and determined something could be done, she and her husband went to Santa Fe to receive the 5-day treatment in one week. She was told not to pay anything until the treatment was over and noticeable improvement had occurred. She swears by it and I’m considering making the trip sometime in the spring.”

“My own acupuncturist is not familiar with Dr. Lundgren’s work (he will be) but he also assured me acupuncture has the greatest success before physiological changes have taken place. Given that my AMD is in the early stages, now or sometime in the not too distant future would be a good time for me to have the treatment.”

HEALTH ISSUES

At least through 2018, Pluto and Uranus will be transiting Cardinal signs. The Cardinal signs will cause problems associated with the endocrine system, specially the adrenal and thyroid glands. Cardinal signs respond to all crises. They can respond by trying to organize a crisis, mediate a crises, address the crises head on or simply go into an avoidance mode and internalize the crises in the life.

This is the list of Cardinal Crisis health symptoms due to Adrenal stress and Cortisol Imbalance:

• Shakiness, higher heart rate and a pounding heart when you move
• Panic Attacks
• Inability to handle stress and difficulty focusing
• Emotional Sensitivity — even becoming paranoid at times
• Episodes of low blood sugar (you feel better when you eat – eating stopped some of my shakiness)
• Severe headaches – as soon as my Cortisol levels spike, I get a terrible headache and aspirin does not help
• Chronic Fatigue and constant hungries
• Breathing more to get more oxygen
• Dark circles under the eyes (I never had this)
• Persistent Allergies
• IBS/diarrhea symptoms
• Critical insomnia – Cortisol will keep you awake
• Depression (I never realize how depressed I was until I started taking these supplements)
• Insomnia (I never realized that I had serious sleeping problems until I took DHEA liquid and Seriphos and slept soundly for the first time in years)
• Calcium Loss, even for men!

The endocrine system is ruled by Cardinal signs. With so many planets transiting Cardinal signs plus Neptune in Pisces, mental health issues, ADD and ADHD will come to the forefront.

When Saturn was transiting Scorpio – and it will return to this sign from June through September 2015 – issues connected with the Thyroid (psychologically, from swallowing one’s words), Colitis from fears and situations that you cannot stomach and back pain due from shouldering overwhelming burdens.

With Saturn entering Sagittarius, the most common health issue will be Sciatica, a very painful inflammation of the large sciatic nerve that runs down the back of the leg. Sometimes, the sciatic nerve is inflamed when our potassium levels are low (often from too much salt in the diet). If this is a possibility, Twin Labs Super K is the fastest remedy. However, sciatica can also arise from a fear of moving forward with the changes that come with the shift into this new sign.

Sagittarius shows us a vision of change. When we become paralyzed with fear of change and moving forward, the leg is actually immobilized by the sciatic nerve. I experienced this years ago when Uranus entered Sagittarius. I knew that my life would totally change and I was afraid.

Since Sagittarius is a Mutable sign, fears and fear of change can impact the lymphatic system. This can cause inflammation of the lymphatic glands in the body, edema, ear infections, sinusitis and, at its worse, a hardening of the connective tissues (scleroderma). Individual who are set in their old ways may experience respiratory ailments when they feel that they cannot breathe under the demands of the higher standards of Sagittarius. When we feel under the pressure of criticism, health issues can manifest through the liver. This includes diabetes.

With any transit involving Sagittarius, it is essential that we be honest – in our actions and about what we are feeling. If one senses the pressures and demands of higher performance, be honest about what you feel and express this to those around you.

COMMON CURES VI:

BACTERIA CONTRIBUTE TO HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES:

Dr. Emil Kozarov and a team of researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified specific bacteria that may have a key role in vascular pathogenesis, specifically atherosclerosis, or what is commonly referred to as “hardening of the arteries” – the number one cause of death in the United States. The data suggests that a chronic infection may underlie the process of atherosclerosis, an infection that can be initiated by the systemic dissemination of bacteria though different “gates” in the vascular wall – as in the case of a septic patient, through intestinal infection.

Bacteria can gain access to the circulation through different avenues, and then penetrate the vascular walls where they can create secondary infections that have been shown to lead to atherosclerotic plaque formation, the researchers continued. “In order to test the idea that bacteria are involved in vascular pathogenesis, we must be able not only to detect bacterial DNA, but first of all to isolate the bacterial strains from the vascular wall from the patient,” Dr. Kozarov said.

One specific avenue of infection the researchers studied involved bacteria getting access to the circulatory system via internalization in white blood cells (phagocytes) designed to ingest harmful foreign particles. This can lead to multitude of problems for the patients and for the clinicians: failure of antibiotic treatment, vascular tissue colonization and initiation of an inflammatory process, or atherosclerosis, which ultimately can lead to heart attack or stroke.

• Contributing factors for stroke, heart attack and dementia are INFLAMMATIONS in the body through
1. food intolerances
2. dental problems
3. Bacterial infections
4. Sugar consumption, sugar being that most powerful inflammatory agent
NOTE: Research finds that daily doses of aspirin lower by 30% the incidence of heart attack, stroke, dementia – inflammation in general.

METABOLIC BENEFITS OF BIRCH BARK INGREDIENT: An ingredient found in abundance in birch bark appears to have an array of metabolic benefits, according to new studies in animals that are reported in the January issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication. In mice, the compound known as Betulin lowered cholesterol, helped prevent diet-induced obesity and improved insulin sensitivity. Betulin-treated mice were also more resistant to developing atherosclerotic plaques in their arteries.
It also has an anti-viral effect, possibly helpful with the Herpes Virus and Epstein-Barr Virus. It is being tested with lowering Cholesterol.

LOOK MORE ATTRACTIVE WITHIN MONTHS: Eat Carotenoid-rich foods!
Carotenoids belong to a group of compounds that include alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta- cryptoxanthin. They are converted to vitamin A and are referred to as provitamin A carotenoids. Carotenoids are an important source of dietary vitamin A, and are mainly found in fruits and vegetables, such as:
Carots, Plums, Mangoes, Apricots, Cantaloupe, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Spinach, Coriander/Cilantro, Collard Greens, Fresh Thyme, Turnip Greens, Winter Squash

NATURAL SLEEP REMEDIES: A few natural remedies may help when you can’t sleep
What’s your ploy for getting a decent night’s sleep? Doctors say it’s important to look at your lifestyle — whether too much caffeine, too little exercise, or too much late-night work or TV is the problem. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, medications can help. Supplements may also have a place in providing a peaceful night’s sleep.
For advice on sleep supplements, WebMD turned to Sharon Plank, MD, an integrative medicine physician with the University of Pittsburgh Medical School Center for Integrative Medicine. We also spoke with Alon Avidan, MD, a sleep researcher and professor of neurology at UCLA School of Medicine.
Supplements for Natural Good Sleep
1) Most over-the-counter sleep aids contain antihistamine — and should only be taken short-term because they are not helpful for long-term sleep problems. NOTE: They also dry out the sinus passages and, during the cold, flu and bronchitis seasons, bacteria is attracted to this dry area. Use a humidifier or keep the nasal passages lubricated.
Plank recommends:
• Chamomile tea & Sleepy Time Tea
• Melatonin (very low dose so that you do not abruptly wake up when it is out of your system – less is better)
• Valerian
ATTENTION: Years ago, a nurse told me to drink warm milk before going to bed and this would help me sleep. This is a very old-fashioned remedy that really works but I rarely think of it.

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME: I have written about this syndrome as being connected with the Epstein-Barr Virus and an under-active thyroid and stressed adrenals. Even a small dose of Armour Thyroid (30mgs) can dramatically improve this condition. Remember, blood tests are complete! You must get a HORMONE SALIVA TEST to determine adrenal/thyroid function. Even testing your own body temperature can show this better than a blood test. Many gynecologists can order these tests.

CFS & WEAK HEART MUSCLE: There is a new type of CFS, a syndrome whereby the body becomes fatigued into order to protect itself against a heart attack. Most heart tests, EKG etc, do not give correct information. Symptoms are basically the only clue to this condition – spikes in blood pressure, unable to build muscle through strength exercises, sensitivity to temperature, respiratory problems (breathing), and thyroid issues. Many doctors are now examining this new type of heart condition. There is a free book for downloading:

http://drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/CFS_-_CFS_Book_published_by_Dr_Sarah_Myhill

Very similar information can be obtained in the books by Dr. Stephen Sinatra. In his books, he makes supplement recommendations – D-Ribose, CoQ10, L-Carnitine and I will add Hawthorne Berry Extract and this extract builds heart muscle.
NOTE: I feel that this weakened heart condition is caused by an untreated underactive Adrenal/Thyroid condition. I have 4 friends with this condition and all have thyroid issues. One dear friend passed away from this untreated condition.

NEW COLD & FLU IMMUNE SUPPLEMENT: The US immune health segment has a new entrant, as Frutarom USA announces the launch of a standardized Pelargonium root extract, for use as a stand-alone or in more extensive immune health formulations. The extract, called EFLA956, is said to reduce the severity and duration of the common cold and associated symptoms, including sore throat, stuffy nose, cough and mucus build-up. The study also notes that the extract has been used against infectious diseases of the respiratory tract – conditions that affect adults between two and four times a year, and children up to 10 times per year. The extract is said to act in three ways: As an antimicrobial, antiviral and as a mediator of the body’s own immune-defense mechanisms. According to Frutarom, the ingredient is standardized on Umckalin, a constituent unique to Pelargonium sidoides. It can be formulated into syrups, softgels, OTC preparations and tablets, said the company, and it comes as a powder.

PLATLETTE INCREASE (due to radiation) – a personal testimonial: I was able to increase my levels by taking higher amounts of CHLOROPHYLL. There are many ways to get chlorophyll — by eating a lot of green leafy vegetables and high amounts of blue green algae. In addition, I ate a lot of papaya leaf juice. Two of my friends were admitted to the hospital last year and we helped out by making for them, fresh juices from papaya leaves. Papaya leaf is known to contain very high amounts of vitamins A, C, E, K, B Complex and especially high in B17 (laetrile, which is used for the treatment of cancer).

After taking the papaya leaf juice, my friend’s blood platelets count increased rapidly and they were out of the hospital within days. One of them reported their platelets count at a dangerous level of only 8 (normal count is 150 and above). One week after she was discharged, her platelets count shot up to above 300.
I was able to increase mine after having radiation from proton beam for melanoma eye cancer in six months to normal so it worked for me! My Traditional Doctor said that nothing could be done.

LITHIUM: Lithium, used to treat bipolar disorder, prevents the buildup of toxic proteins and cell loss associated with Parkinson’s disease, U.S. researchers say. Lead author Julie Andersen of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging says preclinical research is under way to determine correct dosages for the drug and the Buck Institute is working toward initiating Phase IIa clinical studies of lithium in humans in conjunction with standard Parkinson’s disease drug therapy.
“This is the first time lithium has been tested in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease,” Andersen says in a statement. “The fact that lithium’s safety profile in humans is well understood greatly reduces trial risk and lowers a significant hurdle to getting it into the clinic.”
“The possibility that lithium could be effective in Parkinson’s disease patients at subclinical levels is exciting, because it would avoid many side effects associated at the higher dose range,” Anderson says. “Overuse of lithium has been linked to hyperthyroidism and kidney toxicity.”
According to Edgar Cayce, Lithia Water (purchase from the Heritage Store in Virginia Beach VA) is helpful with depression. Others have commented that carrying Lepidolite (the mineral Lithium) around the neck or in their pocket is very helpful with some types of depression.
Here, we are seeing that research also connects this product with Parkinson’s Disease, as a remedy. Parkinson’s Disease is associated with the Frontal Lobe of the Brain.

N-ACETYLCYSTEINE & RESPIRATORY HEALTH: N-acetylcysteine is an antioxidant1 sold in supplement form. Also referred to as N-Acetyl Cysteine (or NAC), N-acetyl-cysteine is converted by the body into an amino acid called cysteine. In turn, cysteine helps produce glutathione, an antioxidant that plays a key role in regulating many cellular functions and helps keep the immune system2 in check. Proponents claim that taking N-acetylcysteine supplements can protect against a wide range of health problems. Additionally, some proponents claim that N-acetylcysteine can help prevent cancer.
Uses
• bronchitis3
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
• cirrhosis
• cystic fibrosis
• high cholesterol4
• HIV and AIDS
• Lou Gehrig’s disease
Health Benefits of N-Acetylcysteine
1) N-Acetylcysteine and Chronic Bronchitis
N-Acetylcysteine may help keep chronic bronchitis in check, according to a 2000 report in Clinical Therapeutics. Looking at data from eight clinical trials, the report’s authors found that long-term use of N-acetylcysteine may help prevent acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis and, in turn, lower healthcare costs.

2) N-Acetylcysteine and Diabetes
N-Acetylcysteine may aid in diabetes5 management, suggests a 2006 study from the Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology. Involving 32 patients with type 2 diabetes and 15 healthy controls, the study found that three months of treatment with N-acetylcysteine helped regulate glutathione levels in diabetes patients. The study’s authors suggest that regulating glutathione levels may help protect against diabetic complications brought on by free radical-induced6 damage.

3) N-Acetylcysteine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
N-Acetylcysteine may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome7 (PCOS), according to a 2007 study in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. For one menstrual cycle, 573 PCOS patients were treated with clomiphene citrate (a drug commonly used to induce ovulation). Next, 470 of these patients took a combination of N-acetylcysteine and clomiphene citrate for another menstrual cycle. Study results revealed that ovulation rates improved significantly after the addition of N-acetylcysteine.

4) N-Acetylcysteine and Cystic Fibrosis
N-Acetylcysteine may have a slightly beneficial effect on lung function among people with cystic fibrosis, according to a 1999 report in Acta Paediatrica. Sizing up data from 23 studies, the report’s authors concluded that there is not enough evidence to support the use of N-Acetylcysteine in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. However, the report’s authors noted that long-term use of N-Acetylcysteine may lead to some improvement in lung function for cystic fibrosis patients.

5) N-Acetylcysteine and COPD
In patients with stable, moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), N-acetylcysteine may help improve physical performance. For a 2009 study published in the journal Chest, 24 COPD patients took either N-acetylcysteine or a placebo8 daily for six weeks. After taking a two-break (in order to eliminate N-acetylcysteine from the bodies of participants in the treatment group), the study participants were switched over to the alternate therapy for an additional six weeks. Study results indicated that N-acetylcysteine helped improve several markers of respiratory health, such as lung capacity and exercise endurance.

Important Side Effects: N-Acetylcysteine may trigger a number of side effects, including nausea, diarrhea9 and vomiting. What’s more, N-acetylcysteine can increase your levels of homocysteine (an amino acid linked to heart disease10). If you’re taking N-acetylcysteine, it’s important to get your homocysteine levels checked on a regular basis. In addition, N-acetylcysteine may interact with several drugs (including certain blood pressure medications, medicines that suppress the immune system, cancer drugs and medications that treat chest pain).

Should You Use N-Acetylcysteine? Although N-acetylcysteine may offer certain health benefits, self-treating a chronic health problem with N-acetylcysteine supplements may have serious health consequences. If you’re considering taking N-acetylcysteine, talk to your doctor before starting your supplement regimen.
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HEPATITIS C: Hepatitis C is an insidious viral disease because most people are unaware of their initial infection. Instead, the acute phase usually passes with minimal symptoms before turning into chronic hepatitis C infection. Many people have the disease for decades before it is diagnosed. Often people are diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C as a result of blood work performed for other medical conditions.
Chronic hepatitis C is dangerous because the virus causes high levels of free radicals to form in the liver. These free radicals put serious oxidative stress on the liver, which depletes protective antioxidants in the liver and eventually kills the liver cells. The disease is characterized by periods of fluctuating liver damage, with flare-ups of acute hepatitis over the course of the infection. Over time, this steady attack on the liver causes scar tissue (fibrosis), which can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated. The following supplements have been shown to reduce liver oxidative damage, lower iron, and boost the effectiveness of conventional drugs:
• Calcium citrate—1000 to 2000 milligrams (mg) daily with iron-containing foods to block iron absorption
• Lactoferrin—900 mg daily, to block iron, in divided doses
• Lipoic acid—750 mg in three divided doses daily
• NAC—600 mg daily
• Whey protein isolate—20 to 40 grams (g) daily
• Glutathione—500 mg daily, on an empty stomach
• Silibinin extract—900 mg daily, in two divided doses
• SAMe—1200 mg daily, in three divided doses
• PPC—1800 to 3600 mg daily
• Green tea extract (93 percent polyphenols)—750 mg daily
• Garlic (high allicin)—900 mg daily
• Aged garlic extract (Kyolic®)—1200 mg daily
• Selenium—200 to 600 micrograms (mcg) daily
• Vitamin E—400 international units (IU) daily with at least 200 mg gamma tocopherol
• Vitamin C—2000 mg daily (on an empty stomach to minimize the increased iron absorption)
NOTE: This information comes from the Life Extension Foundation. In their research, it has been found that Omega-3, Selenium and SAMe prevent Liver Cancer and the growth of these cells.

EDGAR CAYCE & THE CASTOR OIL PACKS: These were often recommended for cysts, to detox the liver and to stimulate the lymphatic system. Information can be obtained from this link: http://home.earthlink.net/~jimrharris/tecr.html

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS–SCLERODERMA–SKIN DISEASES: There is a famous Alternative Medical doctor in Bethesda MD. For such diseases, he strongly recommends Food Elimination Diet. His diet is brown rice and vegetables. There are other Food Elimination Diets. For me, it takes 2 weeks for the symptoms to improve. Here are other links for similar diets:
• http://www.drcranton.com/Elimination_Diet.pdf
• theplan@lyngenet.com (this outline of reactive foods can be found on my Medical Forum)
• http://www.endfatigue.com/health_articles_d-e/Diet-multiple_food_elimination_diet_rapp.html
• http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=diet&dbid=7
• http://www.everydiet.org/diet/elimination-diet
• http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/allergy-elimination-diet/

CHOLESTEROL LOWERING SUPPLEMENTS THAT WORK:
Milk Thistle – repairs and detoxifies the liver; Red Yeast Rice – cleans cholesterol out; Omega-3 – lubricates arteries

NATURAL CURES FOR PHOBIAS, ANXIETY DISORDERS & PANIC ATTACKS:
Dr. Jamison Starbuck listed her recommendations. I am very familiar with these techniques, I am amazed that a doctor recommends these, and I highly endorse what she says –
• EMDR Technique – Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, a mental reprocessing of a phobia reinforced by eye movements. This is done by a health professional. It is the “mother” of the tapping technique known as EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique. I had a friend with severe agoraphobia and she was completely cured of this life-long disorder within 6 weeks.
• GABA – this is a supplement which can be purchased at most health food stores. It calms the brain and gives a sense of well-being while maintaining mental alertness. It is not absorbed well as a pill. Buy it as an under-the-tongue supplement. Take 200 mgs 3 times a day. GABA is also a remedy for the Drama Queen Dysfunction – Drama Queens have too little GABA and too much Dopamine.
• RESCUE REMEDY – This is a Bach Flower essence that can also be purchased at health food stores. It even works on stressed animals. Take 4 drops under the tongue 15 minutes before starting a fear-inducing event. Repeat every 15 minutes.
• Strength Training and Aerobic Exercise – Becoming physically strong helps the individual to become mentally strong and these give a sense of control in the life.
HEARTBURN/GERD/ACID REFLUX:
Regular or constant heartburn is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Symptoms of GERD include:
• Heartburn
• Chest pain, especially while lying down at night
• Sour taste in the mouth
• Coughing, wheezing, hoarseness, chronic sore throat
• Regurgitation of food or liquid
With GERD, the acidic contents of the stomach flows back into your esophagus, which can irritate the delicate lining of the esophagus and cause pain.
Natural Remedies for Heartburn
1) Diet – Avoid heartburn triggers —
Keeping a food diary may help you identify problem foods. Foods and drinks that commonly trigger heartburn include:
• Citrus fruits
• Chocolate
• Peppermint
• Spearmint
• Tomatoes
• Raw onions
• Garlic
• Black pepper
• Vinegar
• Fatty foods
• Spicy foods
• Coffee
• Citrus juice
• Carbonated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages
Don’t go to bed after eating.
Eat your last meal at least two to three hours before lying down.
Eat smaller portion sizes.
Take time to eat.
Try practicing mindfulness while eating. Eliminate all distractions and savor, rather than inhale, your food. Pay full attention to what the food looks like on your plate, how it smells, how it tastes. Chew slowly.
2) Stress Reduction
A survey by the National Heartburn Alliance revealed that 58 percent of frequent heartburn sufferers identify a hectic lifestyle as a factor that contributes to their heartburn and 52 percent say work-related stress makes their symptoms worse.
Although some people report that stress makes their heartburn symptoms worse, scientists haven’t yet established a direct link between heartburn and stress. We do know that stress can disrupt our normal routines and make us do things, like eat the wrong foods, smoke, drink coffee or alcohol, that may trigger heartburn. Stress also slows down the emptying of the stomach, which may increase the likelihood of heartburn.
Here are some natural methods that may help to manage stress:
• Mindfulness Meditation
• Relaxation Response
• Natural Remedies for Anxiety
3) Chewable DGL — DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is a folk remedy used for heartburn. It is a form of the herb licorice that has had the glycyrrhizin component removed to reduce the risk of glycyrrhizin-related side effects such as high blood pressure and water retention. Although some research suggests licorice may decrease inflammation, inhibit the growth of potentially harmful stomach bacteria, and help with ulcers, there haven’t been any clinical trials on the use of licorice for heartburn or GERD.
5) Aloe Vera Juice — The juice from the aloe vera plant is another natural home remedy that is used to soothe an irritated esophagus. Although there isn’t any scientific evidence that it might help, aloe vera juice has a long history of use in Europe as a natural home remedy to relive heartburn. Typically, approximately 1/4 cup of aloe vera juice is taken (by adults) approximately 20 minutes before a meal.
The aloe vera should not contain any aloe latex, aloin, or aloe-emoin compounds, substances in the aloe plant that are very powerful laxatives. Aloe gel should not be taken directly from the plant as a home remedy, as the gel can be contaminated with the latex. Only gel or juice preparations specifically for internal use should be used. For more information about aloe vera, read the Aloe Vera Fact Sheet.
6) Slippery Elm — Slippery elm was once a popular drugstore remedy for sore throats in North America. The herb was listed in the United States Pharmacopeia, a compendium of drug standards, until 1960. The inner bark contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that swells when it is mixed with water. The mucilage is thought to coat the esophagus and reduce irritation.
7) Marshmallow — Like slippery elm, the herb marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) contains mucilage, which is thought to coat and soothe the lining of the esophagus. It is another folk remedy that is used for heartburn. Herbalists often recommend marshmallow root tea. It is usually made by adding one tablespoon of the dried root to a cup (8 oz.) of boiling water, steeping it covered for at least 10 minutes, and then straining. Herbalists usually suggest drinking up to three cups a day.
Other Natural Remedies
• Antioxidants
• Food allergy avoidance
• Bladderwrack

NOTE FROM LYNN: Periodically, I may have acid reflux when I lay down at night. GERDS is caused by a lack of Enzymes that force the stomach to produce more acid. I do take a multi-enzymatic from Life Extension but Solaray has a good supplement as well. Taking all of the above is unreasonable. When I have Reflux, I drink a glass of warm water and then a “swallow” of Edgar Cayce Formula 636 (The Heritage Store in Virginia Beach or BAAR Company). While this is a tonic, it is also a digestive aid as well. It seems to work for me. Please avoid anti-acids as this prevents the absorption of important nutrients and this can lead to Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

GERDS OR ACID REFLUX can contribute to asthma. An ENT can make this diagnosis. Chronic sore throat is often caused by Acid Reflex (see article above).

EAR INFECTIONS: Use ear drops, such as Gaia’s Ear Oil. Warm bottle in hands and place two to five drops in the infected ear, then place a cotton ball in the ear to prevent the oil leaking out. Your child may smell like garlic, but the ear oil is soothing and the garlic has antibacterial properties. If after 3 days your child still has the ear infection, take go back to the doctor.
CHOLESTEROL & KILLING THE SUPER BUGS: Vitamin B3 or (use Non-Flushing type) Niacin. Check out the website link — http://www.naturalnews.com/vitamin_B3.html

ADHD: A new study shows slight mercury exposure during pregnancy could be linked to a higher risk of ADHD-related behaviors. This study, led by Susan Korrick, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and Sharon Sagiv, PhD, MPH, of Boston University School of Public Health, is published in the online version of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, and shows that fish consumption for pregnant women can also decrease the risk of ADHD-related behaviors in children. This twofold possibility can occur because several types of fish have low levels of mercury, allowing pregnant women to consume fish without being exposed to a large amount of mercury. Previous studies have even indicated that the benefits of prenatal fish consumption outweigh the risks.
HEAVY METAL DETOX from Dr. Mercola:
Astaxanthin, which I’ve previously written about at great length, is one of the best performers when it comes to protecting your ENTIRE cell from damage, and as such, it can be an important ingredient to help optimize your detoxification system as a whole. Dr. Shade agrees, stating:
“You got the cytosol, or cytoplasm, that’s water-soluble. Then you got the membranes that are fat-soluble. You need to take care of both the water side and the fat side. I think astaxanthin would be a great thing to incorporate into the systems.”
Another commonly used detoxification tool is chlorella, which will help detoxify your system via your gut. Chlorella is a binder, meaning that it binds to the heavy metals present in your gut, which serves two important functions as it:
1. Prevents absorption and/or re-absorption (many metals can be excreted into your bile and then be re-absorbed), and
2. Prevents the metals from irritating your intestines by holding them away from the epithelia of your intestinal wall. This helps prevent inflammation

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY FOR HEALTHY NAILS:

Natural remedies for nail treatment are up against the same obstacles as prescription agents: it is difficult to deliver healing agents to the site of infection. However, a few nutrients stand out for their ability to support strong, healthy nails.

SILICON: Silicon is an essential trace mineral that is vital to healthy bones and skin. It helps facilitate the formation of collagen, which is necessary for strength and healthy development of epithelial and skeletal connective tissue. In a recent study, silicon was examined for its ability to improve skin and nail health in women with sun-damaged skin. Chronic exposure to sunlight has been shown to damage connective tissue, which causes loss of elasticity in skin. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, women were given 10 mg daily of either a bioavailable silicon or placebo. Measurements of skin and nail health were taken throughout the study. At the end of 20 weeks, women taking silicon had decreased skin roughness and less-brittle nails and hair, showing that silicon had a significantly positive effect on nails, skin, and hair (Barel 2005). This study used a stabilized orthosilicic acid, which is the form of silicon with the greatest bioavailability.

VITAMIN E: The results of several small studies show that vitamin E can be effective in the treatment of nail changes in yellow nail syndrome, which also has profound effects on heart and lung function that must be treated separately (Williams 1991). A few studies found that high doses (800 to 1200 IU daily for several months) were effective in some patients (Rommel 1985; Venencie 1984; Ayres 1973); another study focused on topical vitamin E used twice daily for 12 months, which also provided noticeable results (Williams 1991). ATTENTION: Take a MIXED TOCOPHEROL, not D-Alpha!

BIOTIN: In one study, supplementation with the B-complex vitamin biotin increased nail thickness by 25 percent in 63 percent of participants with brittle nails. Nearly all patients had improved hardness and firmness after taking 2.5 mg biotin daily for an average of 5.5 months (Floersheim 1989). In another study, researchers reported that patients taking biotin daily for three to six months experienced a significant decrease in brittleness and splitting (Hochman 1993). Increased nail thickness was evident after biotin supplementation in yet another study, in which progress was identified using scanning electron microscopy (Colombo 1990).

PROTEIN: Protein, consisting of amino acids chains, is a building material for new nails. Researchers have found an association between protein deficiency and nail abnormalities such as Muehrcke’s lines (ie, paired, white, transverse lines that appear on the nail plate). Muehrcke’s lines appeared in individuals with low blood protein levels (ie, albumin level less than 2 grams per dL [20 grams per L]), but when protein levels were normalized, the white bands disappeared (Fawcett 2004). Protein from sources that provide a variety of amino acids have also been shown in studies to increase the health and strength of the nail plate (Cashman 2010).

IRON: Iron-deficiency anemia, which affects 20 percent of women and 50 percent of pregnant women, can cause brittle nails if it becomes severe. A blood test should be used to diagnose iron-deficiency anemia in people with brittle nails. Supplemental iron should be taken under the supervision of a physician.

ZINC: Zinc deficiency has been associated with poor nail health, manifesting as deformed nails, hangnails, inflamed cuticles, and white spots in the nail plate. A few small studies have shown that supplementation with oral zinc can help resolve nail abnormalities in yellow nail syndrome (Hausmann 1994; Arroyo 1993).

L-CYSTEINE L-cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids. The others are taurine (which can be produced from L-cysteine) and L-methionine, from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body by a multistep process. L-cysteine is an important component of keratin, hair, and nails.

ATTENTION: In 2013, my hairdresser told me not to return until I saw a medical doctor about my hair that was thinning and breaking off. I went to a gynecologist as I knew that this is often a thyroid problem. I am currently on a course of Armour Thyroid (not from India or China) and Bio-Identical hormones from a local compounding pharmacy (Village Green Apothecary in Bethesda Maryland).
I am also taking Silicon from Germany, pure Silica by Body Essential. The doctor told me to take Biotin but I have been taking Vitamin Shoppe’s Liquid Vitamin B Complex (taken under the tongue) after drinking my morning coffee. Coffee destroys some of the B Vitamins. I understand that it can take 6-8 months before the hair improves.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and STAPH INFECTION: On the Today Show, a book was featured, SAVING SAMMY, about a boy who had sudden OCD onset. A year later it was diagnosed as a Staph infection that had caused an auto-immune infection in the brain. A simple antibiotic was the cure. With Sudden Onset of OCD or Turret Disease, this may be something to check into.

THYROID BOOK FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.thyroidawarenessmonth.com/thyroid-ebook2010.pdf

HYPOTHYROISIM LINKS: http://www.members.tripod.com/~TDmagicmom/altFAQ.html
http://wilsonssyndrome.com/ReviewArticle.htm
Broda Barnes E-Book: http://www.wilsonssyndrome.org/eBook/Chapters/05Uncovered.cfm
SYMPTOMS: http://www.mall-net.com/cathcart/wilsons.html

HEART ARRHYTHMIA: The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils appear to stabilize the electrical activity of the heart muscle, reducing susceptibility even to ventricular arrhythmias and ultimately decreasing the risk of sudden cardiac death. I will add the supplement CALCIOS from the Heritage Store in Virginia Beach. It is an Edgar Cayce Formula that also helps with foot and leg cramping at night. This is a cream that is eaten on a cracker 3 times a week for bones health.

DO NOT EAT ANY CALCIUM PRODUCT with CHOCOLATE. The Oxalates in the chocolate bind the calcium, rendering it unusable and possible eventually causing kidney stones.

VINE ROOT EXTRACT/Heart/Obesity: Extracts from the roots of a vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States may improve heart health, says a new study from the US. Rats supplemented with extracts from the root of the KUDZU plant experienced reductions in cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and insulin levels, according to results published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Scientists in Alabama and Iowa suggest that the extract may play a role in the prevention or improvement of symptoms related to the metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. The syndrome has been linked to increased risks of both type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). In the US alone, about 50 million people are affected by the metabolic syndrome.

FOLIC ACID & ARTERY HEALTH: In the September, 2009 issue of the British Journal of Surgery, researchers from England’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital National Health Service Trust and the University of East Anglia report the benefits of supplementing with folic acid in patients with peripheral artery disease, or PAD. Peripheral artery disease is diagnosed when the arteries of the extremities become progressively occluded due to atherosclerosis. Not surprisingly, red blood cell and plasma folate increased in participants who received folic acid and 5-MTHF, and homocysteine was significantly reduced compared to those in the placebo group. NOTE: My dad’s traditional Cardio Specialist prescribes 1 gram of Folic Acid because of its benefit for the heart and Alzheimers preventative.
Additional Heart Information is found in CC-One

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A combination of vitamin D3 and Curcumin may boost the immune system and help it clear the protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s.

The new data, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, may lead to new approaches in preventing Alzheimer’s by using vitamin D3 alone or in combination with natural or synthetic Curcumin to boost the immune system in protecting the brain against beta-amyloid. The build-up of plaque from beta-amyloid deposits is associated with an increase in brain cell damage and death from oxidative stress. This is related to a loss of cognitive function and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia and currently affects over 13 million people worldwide.

From the same Journal, Polyphenols from Grapes are believed to protect against the formation of beta-amyloid, a toxic protein that forms in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients which may be responsible for some the disease’s damaging effects. It was discovered that regular supplements or food intake with Polyphenols are needed to penetrate the brain.

HEART & ALZHEIMERS:

— Blueberry Extract — When researchers analyzed fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability, blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals (Wu X et al 2004). In 2005, scientists discovered mechanisms to explain how blueberries can improve memory and restore healthy neuronal function to aged brains. The astounding conclusion of researchers was that the favorable effects of blueberries on brain function are analogous to those seen with long-term calorie restriction

— Grape Seed Extract. Grape seed extract has demonstrated remarkable success in blocking the formation of senile plaques. One of the most potent antioxidants available, grape seed extract possesses 20 times more free radical–fighting power than vitamin E and 50 times more than vitamin C

— PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE, 100-300mgs daily for 1 month; followed by 100-200mgs daily afterwards produces significant results.

TEN NATURAL WAYS TO REMOVE HEAVY METALS: http://www.naturalnews.com/z026885_zeolite_heavy_metals_cilantro.html

Omega-3 Supplements Soothe Asthma Symptoms

Over the years, I have written extensively about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplements, such as fish oil. Scientific evidence has found that taking fish oil has many positive effects on both mental and physical health, including the following:
• lowers triglyceride levels
• anti-inflammatory
• prevents heart arrhythmia
• enhances immune system
• stabilizes nerve cells
• maintains normal blood flow as it lowers the body’s ability to form clots
• raises heart rate variability (HRV), which is good for both brain and heart health
• may reduce high cholesterol
• decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death
• decreases blood pressure
• reduces joint pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
• improves the appearance of the skin
• helps stabilize moods in the treatment of bipolar disorder
• reduces symptoms of depression
• eases symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause
• may improve focus and concentration in people with ADD

Now, a new study has uncovered yet another benefit of omega-3 supplementation. Researchers in Egypt have found that taking omega-3 supplements, along with vitamin C and zinc, significantly decreased symptoms of asthma in children with moderately persistent asthma. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease, and the researchers suggest that the anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 could be the reason for the improvements.

If you aren’t already taking omega-3 supplements, you may want to consider it. The typical dosage of fish oil is 1 to 2 g a day for prevention and 4 to 6 g a day to treat illness. I often recommend 2 to 4 g a day for adults, and 1 to 2 g a day for children. Amen Clinics, Inc., has its own brand, which we took years to develop.

Daniel G. Amen, MD – CEO, Amen Clinics, Inc. – Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association

VITAMIN B-12 DEFICIENCY – A problem common in older people and best taken under the tongue.
Vitamin B-12, called “cobalamin” because it contains the mineral cobalt, is required for a staggering number of physical functions and chemical reactions. Best known for its participation in the manufacture of red blood cells, B-12 is also needed for production and maintenance of the myelin sheath that surrounds nerves and for production of DNA, the genetic material of all cells. And that’s just the beginning. The serious health consequences of vitamin B-12 deficiency can adversely affect nearly every system in the body.

• Energy: Even minor deficiencies of vitamin B-12 can cause anemia, fatigue, shortness of breath and weakness.
• The Nervous System: Deficiencies of B-12 can cause neurological changes including numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, balance problems, depression, confusion, poor memory and Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. Long-term deficiencies of B-12 can result in permanent impairment of the nervous system.
• The Gastro-Intestinal System: B-12 deficiency can cause decreased appetite, constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation/diarrhea, weight loss and abdominal pain.
• The Immune System: Vitamin B-12 is necessary for normal functioning of white blood cells. Studies show that B-12 helps regulate Natural-Killer T-cells and prevents chromosome damage.
• The Cardiovascular System: Vitamin B-12 participates in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Elevated homocysteine levels are a known independent risk factor for heart attack, stroke and thrombosis. Without adequate B-12 levels, homocysteine levels typically rise.
• Special Senses: Degenerative changes in the central nervous system caused by B-12 deficiency can also affect the optic nerve, resulting in blue-yellow color blindness.
• Other symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency include sore mouth or tongue.

BEST FORMS OF B-12: Methylcobalamin is considered by many researchers to be the most active form of vitamin B-12. It protects the nervous system by regulating glutamate-induced neuronal damage (common in aging) and promoting nerve cell regeneration. Methylcobalamin is the only form of vitamin B-12 that participates in regulating circadian rhythms (sleep/wake cycles). It has been shown to improve sleep quality and refreshment from sleep, as well as increasing feelings of well-being, concentration and alertness.

• Adenosylcobalamin (dibencozide), the second highly active form of vitamin B-12, is essential for energy metabolism. It is required for normal myelin sheath formation and nucleoprotein synthesis. Deficiencies are associated with nerve and spinal cord degeneration.
• Hydroxocobalamin is a unique form of B-12 that participates in detoxification, especially cyanide detoxification. Cyanide levels are often elevated in smokers, people who eat cyanide-containing food (like cassava) and those with certain metabolic defects. Excess cyanide in the tissues blocks conversion of cyanocobalamin to methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin. In such instances, hydroxocobalamin may be the vitamin B-12 of choice. Hydroxycobalamin is FDA-approved as a treatment for cyanide poisoning. www.prohealth.com/ep/EP100209

DEFICIENCY IN B VITAMINS, ESPECIALLY B-12: It is important to be aware of nutritional deficiencies. It is very easy for your family doctor to run a blood test that shows all of the vitamins and minerals in your body. In my last blood test, my B-12 was twice the normal amount but I do not know what this means.
A friend was experiencing these symptoms: The body feels hot, after which, nausea begins and then the legs become so weak that they cannot support the body. The individual must immediately lay down in a very cool place. Dehydration was not a factor. Sometimes there was an irregular heart beat. After each episode, the individual would feel like having just been run over by a truck, taking 3-4 days to recover. All hospital tests were normal, including the blood sugar. The first symptom that this individual described was an extreme sensitivity to the sun, although the sun has nothing to do with this.
As I have stated before, I take a liquid B Complex under the tongue at least 3 times daily.

WEIGHT LOSS from JOURNAL OF OBESITY & LIFE EXTENSION: …The findings of Chinese researchers of improvements in weight and body composition in men and women who consumed green tea that contained high amounts of catechins. Catechins are flavonoids which naturally occur in tea that have strong antioxidant properties. An average cup of green tea provides 50 to 100 milligrams catechins. Green tea and green tea extract have shown an ability to increase metabolic rate.

• A study in mice found that the primary polyphenol found in green tea (epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG) decreased diet-induced obesity by decreasing energy absorption and increasing fat burning (Klaus et al 2005).

• Another study in mice evaluated the effects of caffeine, polyphenols, and L-theanine, the three major components of green tea. Additive benefits were found from green tea polyphenols, caffeine, and theanine on fat accumulation (Zheng et al 2004). Furthermore, another study showed that feeding 4 percent green tea powder to mice resulted in weight loss as well as lower concentrations of total cholesterol in the liver, triglycerides in serum and liver, and fatty acids in serum (Sayama et al 2000).

• A well-known study examined whether or not green tea extract, rich in caffeine and polyphenols, could increase 24-hour energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans. On separate occasions, subjects were randomly assigned to one of three treatments: green tea extract and caffeine (90 mg EGCG and 50 mg caffeine), caffeine (50 mg), and placebo, which were ingested at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

NATURAL ANTI–COAGULANTS:

Blood-thinners (anti-coagulants) are often prescribed for those at risk of blood clots and cardiovascular disease. Anti-coagulants such as Coumadin® (Warfarin), and platelet aggregation inhibitors such as Plavix® (Clopidogrel) are often used to prevent these clots. Daily consumption of aspirin due to its anti-coagulant properties also is a common practice. Aspirin consumption, however, poses the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and peptic ulceration. For individuals who want an alternative, research indicates that a number of natural substances may safely inhibit platelet aggregation.

Ginger
A recent study indicates that ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a potent anti-coagulant. Platelet aggregation is triggered by an inflammatory substance produced in the body known as arachidonic acid. Researchers in Australia tested the ability of 20 ginger constituents to inhibit arachidonic acid induced platelet activation in human whole blood. They compared gingers anti-coagulant ability with that of aspirin. The researchers concluded that components of ginger could indeed stop platelets from sticking together, possibly by inhibiting the enzyme COX-1.

Turmeric/Curcumin
The spice turmeric also has exhibited powerful anti-coagulant properties due to its ability to inhibit the formation of fibrinogen, a plasma protein that plays a key final role in the cascade that results in blood clotting. Elevated fibrinogen blood levels have been identified in a number of studies to be a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (strokes), exceeding the contributions of homocysteine, cholesterol and other lipid parameters in the pathogenesis of these diseases.
Turmeric can reduce fibrinogen levels, thereby inhibiting blood clotting.2-3 In one study by scientists in Spain, researchers selected eight subjects with elevated fibrinogen levels and treated them with 20 mg of Curcuma longa (turmeric) extract per day. After only 15 days, previously elevated levels of fibrinogen plummeted in all eight subjects.
Other research shows that turmeric-derived curcumin can directly inhibit arachidonic acid-www.ed platelet aggregation, possibly by virtue of its ability to inhibit the clotting factor known as thromboxane

Policosanol
Policosanol has inhibited platelet aggregation in both animals and human subjects. In animal studies, policosanol significantly decreased the size of experimentally induced venous thromboses (clots).

Vitamin E
Vitamin E also is a key player in the inhibition of platelet aggregation.9 But research indicates that mixed tocopherols can more effectively inhibit platelet aggregation than alpha-tocopherol alone.10 Tocopherols may work as an anti-coagulant by virtue of their antioxidant abilities. Platelets aggregate because arachidonic acid is converted into pro-aggregatory thromboxanes-an oxidative process. As an antioxidant, vitamin E can quench the free radicals that cause this conversion.

Other Natural Blood Thinners
The fish-oil-derived EPA and DHA, Garlic, and proteolytic enzymes also have been shown to have anti-coagulant properties.12 Furthermore, an overlooked anti-coagulant is Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6). In one study, IP6 inhibited platelet aggregation by 45 percent in an in vivo animal model. In an in vitro study by the same researchers, stickiness was induced in human whole blood taken from healthy volunteers. IP6 reduced clotting by 50 percent, or eliminated it altogether.

ASPIRIN: The most common blood thinner used is aspirin, which significantly inhibits platelet activity, one of the first steps in the clotting process. Sometimes, a small daily dose of aspirin is all that is required to treat heart conditions.

GARLIC: Garlic is a natural blood thinner. The type called Allicin is often preferred.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & BLOOD THINER: Nattokinaise is a miracle supplement for lowering blood pressure markedly and keeping the blood from clotting. This should be taken with Serraflazyme for better absorption – and taken on an empty stomach
http://www.fmpug.com/images/upload_files/What%20Is%20Nattokinase.pdf

DR.OZ: Dr. Oz adds that very dark berries – blueberry and blackberries strengthen the arteries. These are also blood thinners. He mentioned this as being helpful for those with the tendency towards Spider Veins.

NOTE: Dark green vegetables thicken the blood and they should be eaten moderately. My dad takes blood thinner and the doctor always knows if he has eaten dark greens. This shows up in his blood tests.
NOTE: Do not self-medicate with natural blood thinners. At least, go for regular testing to see how you are doing. My dad goes every month.

CAYCE: Cayce felt that clotting was often caused by high acidity. An alkaline diet is repeatedly recommended, especially for those cases of impaired circulation where excess acidity was causative. Physical conditions that were often associated with excess acidity included digestive disturbances, constipation, arthritis and rheumatism, nervous conditions.
Massages: Swedish Massage and Lymph Massage/Drainage

CAYCE ACID–ALKALINE BALANCE

Edgar Cayce frequently emphasized the importance of maintaining a proper acid-alkaline balance by eating mostly alkaline forming foods. A comprehensive list of foods is included in this section. The following summary will give you a quick overview of acid and alkaline-forming foods.
Alkaline-Forming Foods (80% of the daily diet should contain these foods):
• All vegetables except dried beans, lentils, asparagus tips, and garbanzos.
• All fresh fruits except cranberries, plums, olives, prunes, and blueberries (preserves and canned fruits are usually acid-forming).
• Almonds, chestnuts, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts.
Acid-Forming Foods (20 % of the daily diet should contain these foods):
• All meats except beef juice and bone meal.
• All grains, cereals, and bakery products except for soybeans.
• All dairy except buttermilk, yogurt, raw milk and whey.
• Peanuts, pecans, and walnuts.

FOOD COMBINATIONS TO AVOID
Certain food combinations are difficult to digest and may cause problems in the digestive system.

Here is a brief list of food combinations to avoid:
• Two or more starchy foods at the same meal.
• Sugary foods and starchy foods.
• Milk and citrus fruit or juice.
• Cereals and citrus fruit or juice.
• Large quantities of starchy foods with meat or cheese.
• Coffee with milk or cream.
• Raw apples with other foods.

FOOD PREPARATION
Proper food preparation is important to preserve nutrients and avoid toxicity. Here are some suggestions:
• Steam vegetables in their own juices (i.e., patapar paper).
• Never fry foods.
• Use fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits whenever possible.
• Avoid aluminum cookware.

ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS
Edgar Cayce stated that even the most nutritious foods can turn to poison in the system if eaten while a person is in a negative frame of mind. Never eat when angry, worried or extremely tired.

BI-POLAR & ADHD:

• Avoid sugar and caffeine,
• Avoid food addictives — Food colorings and benzoate preservatives increase childhood hyperactivity, according to research published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, June 2004
• Niacin (Non-Flushing) – Example – 500 mg of niacin, three times daily (1,500 mg total). There was some improvement. With about 500 mg every two hours (an astounding 6,000-8,000 mg/day), the boy was a new person. He was now a cheerful, cooperative, affectionate youngster. Adding vitamin C and B-6 to his regimen helped even more. His school performance soared, the teachers loved him, and they repeatedly said so. At age 15, his maintenance dose was about 3,000 mg/day. He has since graduated from high school and is successfully employed. This is exactly in line with what Dr. Hoffer has repeatedly demonstrated for over 50 years
• Test for nutritional deficiencies such as B and D vitamins
• Test for mental toxicity and test for food intolerances
• EXAMPLE: Omega 3 (1500mg a day), Lithium Orotate (over the counter mineral), Niacin, and 5-HTP.
• EXAMPLE: A good start for Bi-polar is a natural diet, very little sugar, no and very little dairy. Sticking with whole grains, organic food and lots of fresh fruits and veggies helps. For supplements here is what helps: Omega 3 fish oil about 1500mg daily, Lithium Orotate 260mg, 5-HTP 200mg, Niacin (Inositol) 12g

CAYCE on BI-POLAR & PANIC DISORDER: Edgar Cayce often suggested that this was due to an adrenal-thyroid imbalance. A diet that is more alkaline is helpful. I have discussed this testing in CC-One

CARPEL TUNNEL: I have very little experience with this disorder. I did develop severe pain in my wrists but this is only regulated with diet. Sugar cases the pain to flair up (this happens at Christmas with all of the bad eating). If you can have an allergy test (Elisa or Food Safe by Life Extension) that determines your food intolerances, they can help you with diet. Generally, I suggest avoiding the nightshade family, gluten, dairy and sugar.
One man on Alternative_Medicine_Forum@yahoogroups.com said that most devices did not work. Acupuncture was helpful but he suggested Carpal Therapist, a device that is almost $400 but he highly recommended it. CarpelTherapist.com gives a lot of information and a money back guarantee.

INFORMATION ON VIBRATIONAL HEALING: http://www.spaceandmotion.com/health/vibrational-medicine-healing-energy.htm Edgar Cayce often referred to this. These are links with new breakthroughs.

IMPOTENCE: A natural form of Viagra can be found at the health food store! The Amino Acid, ARGININE, works by relaxing smooth muscle contractions and this boosts arterial dilation, bringing more blood to the pelvic area and causing stronger erections. The body uses Arginine to produce nitric oxide, a chemical needed to achieve erections. Viagra works by making nitric oxide more readily available in the body. Arginine, as with any amino acid supplement, must not be taken with other proteins.

CoQ10 BENEFITS:

1) CoQ10 creates 90% of the energy in the heart. Research has observed that people with heart failure have low levels of CoQ10. Statin drugs deplete the body’s supply of CoQ10.
2) High Blood Pressure – Half of patients taking CoQ10 have been able to eliminate at least some of their blood pressure medications after about 5 months of taking CoQ10.
3) Chronic Fatigue – Because it produces energy in the body, some people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have been relieved of symptoms. NOTE: When this does not help, take the Hormone Saliva Test for Adrenal-Thyroid
4) Migraine Headaches – Research subjects found their headaches reduced by half when taking CoQ10.
5) Neurological Disorders – Some patients with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease have found the progression of their disease slowed dramatically.

CAUTION: Like Vitamin K, CoQ10 can thicken the blood.
STRESS & ANXIETY: According to Dr. Oz, a dropperful of the HerbPharm tincture, Passionflower, taken daily is as effective as anti-anxiety medication.

VARICOSE VEINS–HEMMROIDS–CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS: HORSE CHESTNUT & CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY –

Research suggests that horse chestnut seed extract may be useful in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. In a systematic review published in 2006, for instance, researchers analyzed seven clinical trials and concluded that horse chestnut seed extract is “an efficacious and safe short-term treatment” for chronic venous insufficiency. A condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart, chronic venous insufficiency is linked to problems such as varicose veins, ankle swelling, and nighttime leg cramping.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, there is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of horse chestnut seed, leaf, or bark for any conditions besides chronic venous insufficiency. However, a review published in 2001 concluded that supplementation with horse chestnut “may prevent time-consuming, painful, and expensive complications of varicose veins and hemorrhoids.”
CAUTION: When combined with certain medications (such as anticoagulants and antiplatelets), horse chestnut may produce potentially harmful effects.

ANTI–FUNGAL RECOMMENDATIONS: From a reader
1) There are many natural substances that are antifungal, like garlic, garlic pills, grapefruit seed, and oregano
2) The best probiotics I have found are Ultimate Flora 50 billion, now sold at Whole Foods.
3) Diffuser for essential oils. It is made by Young Living. They also sell an antifungal oil blend called “Thieves,” with clove, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus and rosemary, for diffusing. They have a book about how it kills mold in rooms (and will also help the lungs). I have always used eucalyptus, too, to kill mold. These are for diffusing, not ingesting.
4) Redness on skin and moist areas of the body – Gold Bond Powder. Yeast rashes usually burn, not itch, although they can itch some. If the Gold Bond powder does not give relief, then it is not likely to be a yeast rash.

GLUTEN SENSITIVITY: ONE CAUSE, MANY DISEASES – View article by Dr. Mark Hyman

A recent large study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people with diagnosed, undiagnosed, and “latent” celiac disease or gluten sensitivity had a higher risk of death, mostly from HEART DISEASE & CANCER.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/gluten-what-you-dont-know_b_379089.html

On Mystery Diagnosis, there was a story of a young boy who developed seizures around the age of 8. After many tests, it was determined that he had Celiac Disease. With this disease, the intestinal villa (where nutrients are absorbed) were getting sticky from the gluten. He was not able to absorb vitamins and nutrition from his food and malnutrition lead to the seizures. At least, the diarrhea caused by gluten sensitivity also causes mal-absorption of nutrients.

CHRONIC PAIN & SUPPLEMENTS THAT HELP: This list is from Life Extension. They have a longer list under Chronic Pain but these are the most powerful listed.

• Devil’s claw. Several pharmacologic studies using animal models of inflammation have found that devil’s claw root produces powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects (Blumenthal M 2000). In one study, 122 patients who had osteoarthritis of the knee and hip were treated with either devil’s claw or the drug diacerhein for 4 months (Chantre P et al 2000). Both groups experienced similar pain relief, but the group taking devil’s claw experienced significantly decreased side effects, particularly less gastrointestinal distress (Chantre P et al 2000). Other studies in Germany and France have found that the herb’s ability to alleviate pain and inflammation compares favorably with that of cortisone and phenylbutazone (Blumenthal M 2000; Brady LR 1981). In another study, people who had lower back pain felt significant relief after taking 2400 mg of devil’s claw daily for 4 weeks (Blumenthal M 2000). See Note for recommendation on Immediate Relief.

• Ginger root. Ginger root has exhibited anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and has also been used to treat headache, nausea, and vomiting. One component in ginger, called (6)-shogaol, has a capsaicin-like chemical structure and works to deplete stores of substance P (Onogi T et al 1992). Similar to NSAIDs, components in ginger can inhibit the COX enzyme, which reduces inflammation (Kiuchi F et al 1992). Clinical trials show that ginger can reduce the pain associated with arthritis (Srivastava KC et al 1992).

• Proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins possess extraordinary antioxidant properties that may be of value in reducing pain (Li WG et al 2001). Proanthocyanidins have shown analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity in mice (Subarnas A et al 2000). A small study found that grape seed proanthocyanidin extract reduced the frequency and intensity of abdominal pain associated with chronic pancreatitis (Banerjee B et al 2001). For chronic pain, 100 mg of proanthocyanidins can be taken twice daily for 4 to 6 months; then the dosage can be reduced by half.

NOTE: I know from personal experience that my own chronic pain due to neuralgia was alleviated after 15 days using Omega-3 (4000 mgs), Curcumin/Turmeric (800 mgs) and Zyflamend herbal supplement (2 pills). AND, I had to stop eating sugar, refined flour and the Nightshade family, especially tomato products. This is a long time to wait for relief.

Another friend drank fresh Ginger tea daily and her arthritis pain was relieved after 3 months. This too is a long time to wait for relief.

TESTIMONIAL: Another friend recently sent this post: “I have another herb to suggest for inflammation – my herbal-wise sister told me about it – Devil’s Claw. (This is different from cat’s claw.) It’s an African herb which the Africans have used as a traditional remedy for all sorts of conditions and it is used for inflammation and pain relief in the West. The medicinal properties are reportedly in the secondary root. I’ve been having increasing problems with inflammation in my right hip for awhile – the other anti-inflammatories that I had been taking, including Ginger Extract and Boswellia, did not seem to help. I had tried turmeric before also but, for some reason, it doesn’t seem to help me. When I remembered to try Devil’s Claw, it helped immediately – within probably less than an hour, maybe a half hour, the pain went down quite noticeably. My husband then tried it and it immediately lessened the inflammatory pain he’s been having in his sacroiliac joint. We used up what we had on hand and I’ve ordered some more. I’m using Nature’s Way Devil’s Claw Secondary Root – I’ve seen more expensive formulas out there but this stuff works just fine. I Googled Devil’s Claw and found that there has been some actual research on it and that it has been found to have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.”

“You probably are already well aware of the inflammatory properties of excessive omega-6 oil, which is particularly abundant in nut and seed oils, especially soy oil. I found out the hard way that the “good” oils I was using had been doing quite a number on me. About a year and a half ago, I developed increasing aching in most all of my joints, not just the ones I’ve historically had some problems with. To make a long story short, when I eliminated fried food and all oils from my diet other than omega-3 fish oils, not only did the overall aching go away, but I started losing weight! (At the same time I cut down on carbs as well, but I’ve done that before to little avail.) A couple of times since then, on vacations I slipped back into eating more sloppily, and each time the aching returned – so there seems to be a definite causal link here. Even the National Institute of Health is admitting that this stuff seems to work! See http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-devilsclaw.html.”

IMMUNE SYSTEM: “Astragalus (uh STRAW guh lus) is a fantastic immune system support. I’ve been using it since dealing with breast cancer in 2006 and have avoided getting sick despite my immune system’s having taken a real beating from chemo and radiation treatments. One winter my husband had bad cases of the flu twice, and I didn’t get sick. Even my yearly winter colds have stopped – sniffles sometimes appear but then disappear. Astragalus is clearly the most effective supplement I’ve ever taken. I’ve been using the extract in tincture form, but the herb in capsules probably works fine as well.”

GLUCOSOMINE & CHONDROITIN: Many people use this supplement for painful joints and degeneration. A Canadian doctor recommends that this be taken with Turmeric/Curcumin to boost the benefits and make the supplement more effective. A friend in Canada told me that this combination is extremely effective for her.

PAIN/DIABETES NEURALGIA PAIN: A Spray containing nutmeg could ease a painful condition caused by diabetes. Applied three times a day, scientists believe it will relieve diabetic neuropathy, where the nerves become damaged by too much sugar in the blood. The condition affects up to 70 per cent of diabetics and symptoms include a burning sensation, pain or tingling in the limbs. Painkillers are one of the main treatments, but some cannot be taken for prolonged periods as they can cause stomach ulcers. In a clinical trial at the University of the West Indies, patients will use the spray on the affected part of their body for at least four weeks. The trial follows earlier research that found the spice appears to have strong anti-inflammatory effects. One study showed that the nutmeg extract reduced levels of compounds called prostaglandins, which play a key part in the inflammation process.

NOTE: Finding such a spray may be difficult but there could be a nutmeg tincture or you can make your own tincture to apply on the painful area.

BRUISING: Especially helpful after surgery, pineapple and Bromelain help to break up the bruises.

COLLOIDAL SILVER Sprayed on Hong Kong Subways: Subway and train stations in London and other parts of the UK are considering using a powerful, non-toxic colloidal silver disinfectant spray to help fend off the spread of the flu virus this winter after Hong Kong subways recently announced its use of the spray. The MTR company revealed this morning its plan to use nano silver-titanium dioxide coating (NSTDC) spray on most surfaces on the Hong Kong metro rail system. Roughly 2.5 million commuters ride the Hong Kong rail system every day, and can easily spread colds and the flu through common surfaces. http://www.naturalnews.com/020851.html A neighbor whose little dog developed a cough from heart worm found that putting a large spoonful of Colloidal Silver in the dogs water (it is a very small bowl) brought about dramatic improvement in the coughing.

PROSTATE ISSUES: According to research by the Life Extension Foundation, the first line of defense against prostate problems are: #1 and most important, Saw Palmetto — this was as effective as prescription drugs; #2 as complementary, Nettle Root (the root is the best, not leaves) and it helps fight or prevent prostate cancer.

IDENTITY CHIPS IN PETS – DANGEROUS: Highly aggressive tumors developed around the microchip implants of two American dogs, killing one of the pets and leaving the other terminally ill. Their owners — and pathology and autopsy reports — have suggested a link between the chips and the formation of the fast-growing cancers.

DEPRESSION – DRUGS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK: This article gives many other causes for depression and drugs do not work for these causes. Edgar Cayce many times mentioned an earlier injury in the life that resulted in compression on the Cerebrospinal column. Eventually, this pressure would cause anything from depression to psychosis. Check out this article — http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/depression-medication-why_b_550098.html

IMPORTANT:
LIVER DETOX:

1. Milk Thistle is a powerful liver regenerator. People with damaged livers can regenerate tissue with Milk Thistle. I take these herbs in the form of tinctures but they can be taken in any form.
2. Planetary Herbals BUPLEURUM LIVER CLEANSE – this is a supplement made by Michael Tierra. The bottle says to take 2 pills twice a day in between meals. My Herbalist says that she takes 4 pills at night before going to bed. This is just easier for me.
3. BURDOCK (Orctium Lappa) – this herb helps detox the skin, liver and blood; it is high in iron and it stimulates the lymph.
4. Blood Cleaners are Red Clover (anti-cancer herb), Burdock, Stinging Nettles (a powerful antihistamine for allergies) and Cleaves. These rid the blood of toxins and impurities.
5. Dandelion Root is a Blood Purifier what supports the liver, pancreas, kidneys and spleen. It has diuretic properties.
6. Yellow Dock is a blood purifier that supports the liver and gall bladder and, because it is high in iron, it helps with anemia. Iron should only be taken through herbs.

For information on blood purifiers:
http://wejees.net/freebooks/blood-purifiers-natural-help.pdf

VITAMIN E:
Vitamin E has had some bad press from the medical profession. I know that when I first got menopausal hot flashes, 1600 IUs daily relieved these symptoms immediately. Life Extension has an article on Vitamin E should be taken with all tocopherals to be most effective. Now there is some new research….

A presentation at the American Thoracic Association 2010 International Conference on May 18, 2010 revealed the discovery by researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital of a lower risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in women who supplemented with vitamin E, an antioxidant. “The oxidant/antioxidant balance in lung tissue is hypothesized to contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk, and observational studies consistently report high antioxidant status associated with lower risk of COPD and asthma,” write researchers Anne Hermetet Agler and colleagues in an abstract that describes their findings.
Levels of vitamins A and E are significantly lower during exacerbations of COPD than they are in stable COPD, suggesting that antioxidants should be used during exacerbations (Tug T et al 2005). Although vitamins A, C, and E are beneficial, vitamin A may be most important because it catalyzes removal of the most reactive form of oxygen radical (Tug T et al 2005). Serum levels of vitamin A are lower in those with moderate or severe COPD. Vitamin A supplements for 30 days improved performance on PFTs in one small study (Paiva SA et al 1996).

Vitamin E levels are low in smokers, increasing their susceptibility to injury from free radicals. Vitamin E supplementation can reduce the risk of COPD in smokers (Daga MK et al 2003). Serum vitamin C levels are also frequently reduced in COPD (Tug T et al 2005). High-dose vitamin C may prevent oxidant-mediated lung injury during inflammation. Vitamin C also reactivates vitamin E that has been depleted by oxidant molecules.

CANADA: Bottled water contains high bacteria content – http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/100525/canada/consumer_con_bottled_bacteria_

ADRENAL FATIGUE & HEALTH: There is an excellent article on Adrenal Health on the free Sharing Wellness e-zine — http://www.sharingwellnessinfo.com/_uploads/newsletter_pdfs/SWI_August_2010_Newsletter.pdf See page 2-3. There is also an introduction to an article on Lyme Disease that will be continued in the next issue. I know the writers and they are excellent researchers.

FIBROMYALGIA: Tai Chi brings dramatic improvement for Fibromyalgia and Arthritis — http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/18/fibromyalgia.tai.chi/index.html?hpt=T2

A good friend, who developed rheumatoid arthritis many years ago, has undertaken decades of research on this condition. She did take a Food Intolerance Test – actually, many different types of tests. She found that the ImG test by Meridian Valley Lab (offered to the public by Life Extension Foundation) is quite good and the least expensive – under $300, whereas the Elisa Test is around $900. In Europe and Australia, ImuPro 300 is the best but it is not available in this country. I know from personal experience that Food Intolerances cause low grade inflammation and this leads to pain, as well as chronic fatigue.

From my personal experience, I know that, when going on a food elimination diet (basically eating only some meat and lots of vegetables), most pain can disappear within 14 days (my personal experience). In interviewing people who recovered from such diseases as Arthritis, PCOS, IBS, Lupus and many other auto-immune, inflammatory diseases, they all said that their symptoms disappeared by eliminating gluten and most grains in general, dairy products and the Nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers).

Next, my friend asked her doctor to give her the Cytokine Panel test. He did not know how to read the results. So, she had to find another doctor who could make an interpretation. She learned something very interesting. — there is a human gene that causes this high inflammation levels. This gene is associated with rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.

This gene does not simply cause these diseases – this gene causes the high inflammation levels BECAUSE the individual cannot adequately absorb B Vitamins. These vitamins create homocysteine blockers – specifically Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Homocysteine levels predict and screen for coronary, cerebral and peripheral vascular disease for people with a high risk of developing heart attack or coronary artery disease.

My friend began taking time-release Vitamin B supplements but I prefer a liquid form, taking under the tongue three times daily. Do remember that coffee and tea destroy some B Vitamins so always take this supplement one hour after your morning coffee or tea.

I wrote to my friend (5-2013) and this was her response:

You asked about a gene test that involved schizophrenia and cancer. I had to think about it. That took me back to 2009 when I was looking into cytokines.
My doctor at Georgetown University insisted that I had a high interlueken TNF alpha and a IL 6 and, therefore, needed Humira or Embril or other immune suppressing medication.
NOTE: She refused this treatment as past traditional drug treatments caused more problems than help.
I started studying cytokines and found little on it but asked my doctor here in Fredericksburg for a cytokine panel. He had to look it up but didn’t fight me on it. After receiving the results of a very low TNF alpha and low IL 6 but a high IL 8, I spoke with my doctor who said he couldn’t interpret the findings on this lab test.
My rheumatologist said that elevated cytokines, no matter what, were the same and again insisted on the immune suppressing drugs. My research on the internet showed that a high IL 8 had tendencies toward RA, cancer and schizophrenia.

NOTE: I remember my friend telling me that there were four diseases associated with high IL8. She did not list a fourth here so I included heart and dementia since both are inflammation related. I have learned that the 4th disease is Multiple Sclerosis.

I changed doctors to find others who were more knowledgeable. I am now driving to Virginia Beach to see a doctor there. She is handling my RA, as well as my general health. The cytokine lab results led me toward having a 24-hour urine panel for my hormones which showed I had a high unhealthy (leading to cancer) estrogen.
I believe it is the 16 ah-estrone. My doctor in Virginia Beach put me on DIM (Diindolylmethane). I was retested after a year and that 16ah estrone was brought within normal range.

IMPORTANT NOTE: My friend gave me some great news – the ImG test from Meridian Labs can be obtained from Life Extension. Usually, in May and June, they have their big blood test sale so, for members, the cost is only $148. You do not need a doctor’s prescription for this, unless you live in Maryland. All of the information on the “Food Safe” test can be found here.
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/ItemLCM73001/Food-Safe-Allergy-Blood-Test.html

My friend said that, if you want the extended test for spices and other food additives, this needs to be done through a participating doctor with Meridian Labs. The state of Maryland does not allow 3rd party blood testing so this must be done through a doctor. I am having my test kit sent to a friend who lives in Virginia. The results are sent by email.

A very popular lab, LabCorp, can give the Cytokine Panel blood test. Below I have listed the information given by Life Extension.

Cytokine Panel (LabCorp & Life Extension)
Life Extension® believes that chronic inflammation is the common denominator of all age-related disease. A dietary and supplement regimen rich in nutrients that help to ease inflammation is an important first step towards longevity.

Cytokines are proteins that modulate the inflammatory response. This panel is used to identify elevated levels of specific cytokines. While inflammation is important for a healthy immune response, the cytokines themselves have the potential for inducing damage.
The following tests are included in this panel:
• Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)
IL-1beta is one of the key mediators of the inflammatory response to physical stress. Higher levels are associated with anxiety, panic disorders and cardiovascular risk.
• Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Elevated IL-6 may occur in different conditions including chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Interleukin-8 (IL-8)
Elevated blood levels of IL-8 are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, tumor development and Hepatitis C.
• Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)
TNF-α is a growth factor for immune cells and osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone. It may be elevated in chronic infections, certain cancers and Hepatitis C. Fasting is not required for this test.
Take all prescription medications as prescribed but do not take your supplements on the morning of the test. Each of these tests may also be ordered individually.

FROM http://www.labtestsblog.com/ask-the-expert-what-are-cytokines/
Cytokines are soluble signaling proteins and glycoproteins employed in cellular communication during immune and inflammatory responses. They have been implicated in pathological conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergic response and play a significant role in surgery recovery, including transplants.

Cytokines can affect their host cell (autocrine), nearby cells (paracrine) or in some cases, distant cells (endocrine). They are characterised by considerable redundancy, so measuring a single cytokine may miss an important facet of a response progression.

In addition, the common cascading of cytokines can more readily be observed if a suite of these proteins is measured simultaneously, leading to a greater understanding of the disease process and subsequent management; this has become increasingly desirable in laboratory medicine.

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: I have observed many causes for Arthritis. I will not go into all of these in this article. However, my friend said that she feels that her source is a microbe called Biofilm. It is not a bacteria and it is not a virus. It is really “slime” but it can act like a bacteria or virus in the body. It does not have cell walls so that it can “hide” in the body.

My friend has high levels of Fibrinogen – a protein in blood plasma produced by the liver that assists in coagulation. This protein helps stop bleeding by helping blood clots to form. With too much Fibrinogen, the blood clots too quickly, possibly leading to a heart attack or stroke. She feels that the Biofilm is hiding in the Fibrinogen.

The “alternative” course for reducing Fibrinogen is to take Nattokinase, at least 100 milligrams. However, for Nattokinase to be absorbed properly, it must be taken on an empty stomach and with Serraflazyme. Some products come as a combination of Nattokinase and Serraflazyme. Other benefits of this combination are to increase circulation in the extremities (important for those suffering with Reynaud’s Syndrome) and to lower blood pressure (through improving circulation). Another friend, who is a medical professor, uses Nattokinase rather than prescription medications to keep her blood pressure low.

Turmeric/Curcumin: The spice turmeric also has exhibited powerful anti-coagulant properties due to its ability to inhibit the formation of fibrinogen, a plasma protein that plays a key final role in the cascade that results in blood clotting. Elevated fibrinogen blood levels have been identified in a number of studies to be a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (strokes), exceeding the contributions of homocysteine, cholesterol and other lipid parameters in the pathogenesis of these diseases.
Curcumin can reduce fibrinogen levels, thereby inhibiting blood clotting. In one study by scientists in Spain, researchers selected eight subjects with elevated fibrinogen levels and treated them with 20 mg of Curcuma Longa (turmeric) extract per day. After only 15 days, previously elevated levels of fibrinogen plummeted in all eight subjects.
Other research shows that turmeric-derived Curcumin can directly inhibit arachidonic acid-www.ed platelet aggregation, possibly by virtue of its ability to inhibit the clotting factor known as Thromboxane.

Again, eliminating foods that cause the low grade inflammation is essential. I first became aware of this in Austria when a friend discovered that the source of her Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was eliminating many foods from her diet. With the ImuPro300, available if a doctor is willing to send the test to a participating country by airmail, she discovered that she was even intolerant of apple pectin that is found in many herbal fruit teas.

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH ON INFLAMMATION:

AUTISM & ADHD and HIGH INFLAMMATION LEVELS:
http://treatautism.ca/biomedical-treatment/digestion-and-inflammation/

The digestive tract is the heart of the innate immune system. The innate immune system is a barrier defense against microbes. This barrier system also plays a key role in regulating inflammation. Digestion and inflammation go hand in hand, and both are essential components of successful biomedical treatment.

Research shows that children with autism have a higher rate of inflammation and immune dys-regulation in the digestive tract. These abnormalities cause inflammation.
Inflammation plus a genetic predisposition creates a “cloud” in the brain. Clearing that “cloud’ of inflammation creates a tremendous amount of potential for development.
Causes and symptoms of digestive dysfunction include:
• Food allergies and sensitivities
• Enzyme deficiency or dysfunction
• Leaky gut
• Issues with absorption

Research shows that immune system dysregulation is a common feature in autism. The digestive system regulates immune system and inflammatory response. Healing the digestive tract is the first step in enhancing immune function and lowering inflammation levels that impair development.
A study done at Johns Hopkins, by Dr. Pardo and Dr. Vargos, showed neuroinflammation (inflammation in the brain) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Other studies have shown levels of inflammation in autism are higher than those of juvenile RA (rheumatoid arthritis), Crohns and other extremely inflammatory disorders. These studies on inflammation also identify another critical problem for autistic children: their high inflammation levels are accompanied by impairments in their ability to REMOVE INFLAMMATION.

PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS ON INFLAMMATIONS, PAIN & FOOD INTOLERANCES:

Whenever there is pain and inflammation, I always urge people to take a Food Intolerance Test. As I have stated, the Elisa ImG test is expensive. The testing by Meridian Valley Labs is considered one of the best and the least expensive in the U.S. This Lab is run by Dr. Jonathan Wright, recommended by Suzanne Somers in her books, and he is well known by some practitioners at the Association for Research and Enlightenment in Virginia Beach VA.

CONTACT: The customer service department would be happy to help connect you to a nearby practitioner. Give us a call at (855) 405-TEST and tell us what kind of specialty you are interested in. http://meridianvalleylab.com/patients/ordering-a-test/ (or use Life Extension mentioned above).

When I contracted the Epstein-Barr Virus, I immediately experienced neuralgia, pain in my lower torso. Having age-related lumbar compression, the virus hid in this area, affecting the nerves in my lower torso. At times, I would feel like someone was stabbing me with an ice pick. The bottoms of my feet hurt and I could not stand for long.

A doctor gave me Neurontin, a nerve medication, which only put me in a drunken stupor. It did nothing for the horrible pain. It took 2 years of agony until I heard Dr. Andrew Weil on television discuss the anti-inflammatory diet for pain – it was basically chicken, turkey, fish and vegetables for 2 weeks and NO SUGAR. Within 2 weeks, the pain was gone – until I ate sugary foods at Christmas. It took another 2 weeks for the pain to go away.

NOTE: My friend, who has been an important resource for me, said that it took 5 months for the food “toxins” to be eliminated from her body, reducing the pain. So, you should know that each person is different. However, even by eliminating so much from her diet, she still has not been able to bring down her inflammation level. But, she has NOT yet tried B Vitamins under the tongue.

Normally, B Vitamins take about 20 minutes to run through the body and they are excreted in the urine in a bright yellow color. If the body does not absorb these vitamins very quickly, they are gone. I find that, in taking Vitamin Shoppe Liquid B Complex under my tongue (and hour after drinking tea or coffee) 3 times a day, I do not have any change in my urine color so, I believe, these vitamins are retained.

As I have researched various pain-based diseases, I have received so many testimonials about the anti-inflammatory diet. Even for PCOS, the subjects completely improved after eliminating Gluten, Dairy and Sugar.

This is my Testimonial List –
Testimonials from women who have cured themselves of this disease are the most important because it is a firsthand experience, not theoretical.

One woman wrote to say that she had a total remission of her PCOS through diet only. Finally, she achieved normal periods and her hair grew back. This is what she did:

• Eliminate fats EXCEPT Omega-3, ORGANIC (only) Canola Oil, Olive Oil and Flax Seed Oil
• Eliminate bad carbohydrates, then maintain a low carbohydrate and low bad fat diet
• Eliminate sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup (bad cards) and Cactus sweeteners
• Do eat lots of fiber rich food
• Subject says she is NOT on a low fat diet but only good fats.

THE MTHFR TEST & B VITAMIN ABSORPTION:

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION: At my NCGR lecture, I met two ladies who took the MTHFR test and they discovered that they lack the enzyme for metabolizing Vitamin B. Their doctors gave them a prescription for CEREFOLIN, which is pre-metabolized Vitamin B.

Since the CC-Inflammation post was published, I have interviewed my friend in-person and obtained very important information.

The test to determine B vitamin absorption is called the MTHFR test. MTHFR stands for Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase. It is an enzyme that helps metabolize homocysteine in the body.

Abnormalities in the MTHFR gene can lead to high levels of homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine has been correlated to an increased cardiovascular risk. This particular situation can often be remedied by increasing one’s intake of folic acid.

This test determines if one has clinically significant mutations in the MTHFR gene. In particular, mutations in the C677T and A1298C positions are most common.

LABCORP performs this test. My own CRP test indicated 0.02 and this is negligible, eliminating any risk from a heart attack or stroke.

Using the Hormone Saliva Test (considered the best for determining Adrenal Function), Dr Berger observed that my adrenals function minimally at night but flat line as soon as I get out of bed.
The symptoms of Hypoadrenia, if untreated, can lead to a weakened heart muscle. This type of weakness cannot be determined by heart tests, only by symptoms.

DISEASES AFFECTED BY MTHFR:

Diabetes Immune Deficiency Depression
Cancer ADD/ADHD Addictive Behavior
Pulmonary Embolisms Multiple Sclerosis Insomnia
Cleft Palette Alzheimer’s Disease Down’s Syndrome
Spina Bifida Dementia Chronic Viral Infection
Autism Chemical Sensitivity Thyroid Dysfunction
Parkinson’s Congenital Heart Defects Neuropathy
Neural Tube Defects Fibromyalgia Recurrent Miscarriages
Atherosclerosis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Infertility
Anxiety Schizophrenia Allergies
BiPolar

I am amazed to observe that these are the same symptoms caused by Hypoadrenia and I wound if these are not interrelated.

From COMMON CURES VI:

CFS & WEAK HEART MUSCLE: There is a new type of CFS, a syndrome whereby the body becomes fatigued into order to protect itself against a heart attack. Most heart tests, EKG etc, do not give correct information. Symptoms are basically the only clue to this condition – spikes in blood pressure, unable to build muscle through strength exercises, sensitivity to temperature, respiratory problems (breathing and asthma), and thyroid issues. Many doctors are now examining this new type of heart condition. There is a free book for downloading:

http://drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/CFS_-_CFS_Book_published_by_Dr_Sarah_Myhill

I will be posting information on the Adrenal-Thyroid in the late Summer 2013. Hypo-thyroid and hypoadrenia can cause symptoms that are psychological such as depression, panic attacks, emotional hypersensitivity, and insomnia. The physical manifestation which I experienced were morning headaches, heart pounding and racing, respiratory issues straining for more oxygen, hypoglycemia, inability to handle stress (avoidance issues), allergies…and I never realized how depressed I was until I was not depressed. The depression was relieved immediately upon taking Energetix DHEA Drops with Pregnenolone and Niacin.

WARNING ABOUT CURCUMIN: Many people take Curcumin for inflammation. Many people are intolerant of the herb Turmeric. The expanded Food Safe allergy test from Life Extension will show this. Your doctor must order this expanded test.
My friend was told to take Curcumin 3 times daily – and she broke out in a terrible rash. Her test showed an intolerance to Turmeric! She feels that taking so much created the intolerance.

From Life Extension

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION: From Life Extension

Taking Anti-Inflammatory supplements, avoiding foods to which you are intolerant and eating anti-inflammatory foods is essential for avoiding – Stroke, heart attack, diabetes complications and cancer (see Suzanne Somers KNOCKOUT) –

Aging results in an increase of inflammatory cytokines (destructive cell-signaling chemicals) that contribute to the progression of many degenerative diseases (Van der Meide et al. 1996; Licinio et al. 1999). Rheumatoid arthritis is a classic autoimmune disorder in which excess levels of cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin 1b [IL-1(b)], and/or interleukin-8 (IL-8) are known to cause or contribute to the inflammatory syndrome (Deon et al. 2001).

Chronic inflammation is also involved in diseases as diverse as atherosclerosis, cancer, heart valve dysfunction, obesity, diabetes, congestive heart failure, digestive system diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease (Brouqui et al. 1994; Devaux et al. 1997; De Keyser et al. 1998). In aged people with multiple degenerative diseases, the inflammatory marker, C-reactive protein, is often sharply elevated, indicating the presence of an underlying inflammatory disorder (Invitti 2002; Lee et al. 2002; Santoro et al. 2002; Sitzer et al. 2002). When a cytokine blood profile is conducted on people in a weakened condition, an excess level of one or more of the inflammatory cytokines, e.g., TNF-a, IL-6, IL-1(b), or IL-8, is usually found (Santoro et al. 2002).

For those who have multiple degenerative diseases, the cytokine profile blood test and the C-reactive protein blood test are highly recommended. This may be done through your own physician or the Life Extension Foundation.

The following nutrients are suggested:
 The docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) fraction of fish oil may be the most effective nonprescription nutrients to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines. Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a precursor of PGE1, a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
 DHEA is a hormone that decreases with age. DHEA has been shown to suppress IL-6, an inflammatory cytokine that often increases as people age. Typical doses of DHEA are 25-50 mg daily, although some people take 100 mg daily.
 Nettle leaf has been shown to suppress the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-a. Take 1000 mg daily.
 Vitamin E and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) are protective antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin E that contains gamma-tocopherol and tocotrienols provides the most broad-spectrum protection. NAC is an amino acid with antiviral and liver protectant properties. Six hundred milligrams daily is recommended.
 Vitamin K helps reduce levels of IL-6, a pro-inflammatory messenger. Vitamin K also helps in the treatment of osteoporosis by regulating calcium and promoting bone calcification. If you are taking Coumadin or other anticoagulant medicine, consult your physician before taking vitamin K.
 Consuming at least 1000 mg per day of Carnosine and/or 300 mg of the European drug Aminoguanidine can inhibit pathological glycation reactions in the body.
“Resveratrol has been shown to exert an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effect in vitro and in animal models,” Husam Ghanim, PhD and colleagues write. “Resveratrol has also been shown to prolong life expectancy and to reduce the rate of aging in the yeast and lower animals like yeast, Caenorhabtidis elegans and Drosophila. Resveratrol actions are thought to be mediated by increased expression of sirtuin-1 (SIRT-1), a gene associated with longevity.”

SUPPORTING IMMUNE SYSTEM and AVOIDING ANTIBIOTICS:

This is a post from a friend who had a kidney transplant a few years ago. This is what she does to avoid infections and maintain her health –

To prevent infection when susceptible — I take a minced clove of raw garlic a.m. and p.m. I also take Echnicacea/Golden seal tincture, 28 drops 3times/day. Then, I add Grapefruit seed oil, 10 drops 3 times per day, and a capsule of oil of oregano, 3 times per day. you can only keep this schedule up for 10 days at a time. If I need to continue the routine longer, I continue the garlic, and look for some other stuff to rotate the natural remedies.
Homeopathically, ferr phos is my biochemic first aid for any sign of inflammation, fever, arthritic, whatever – it works like magic. I read on line that British medical doctors approve homeopathic cells salts for transplant patients, and they have no ill effects. How sad that I cannot tell my doctor that the reason I am doing SO WELL with my new organ is not sheer luck, I continually balance the minerals in my body with the homeopathic cell salts.
I use the liquid melatonin, not the valium, for insomnia and I started the raw thymus/raw adrenal therapy 3 days ago….more energy.

HYPERTHYROID CONDITION: This often occurs when we are under much stress and an inflammation occurs in the thyroid gland. In the past, doctors have prescribed horrible steroids that only made the patient worse. Now, many doctors are prescribing Ibuprofin, 200 mgs every 6 hours. This will cure the inflammation without any side effects. This is a common analgesic that can be purchased at any store – Wal-Mart selling it under its EQUATE Brand.
A side effect of hyperthyroidism is heart-racing and chest pains, similar to a heart attack.

KIDNEY STONES & PREVENTION: Many suggestions were given on Alternative_Medicine_Forum — Hydrangea Root, Chapparal pills, Chanca Piedra (twice daily) but Magnesium is a good supplement to use as well:
Getting your magnesium levels up will prevent over 90% of kidney stones the future — most kidney stones are caused by “unaborbed” calcium. When calcium is not absorbed, less then 1% of it is excreted in the urine —most of it is desposited into various organs where it calcifies — when it is disposited into the kidneys , it calcifies into kidney stones. In my perception this is however not as serious as if the calcium was desposited into the arteries causing hardening of the arteries or into the heart where it causes a few heart issues. In the joints and it will cause arthritis, etc. If it were me, I would stop taking any calcium supplements as well as stop having an dairy products or other foods high in calcium.

Magnesium and Calcification: A healthy cell has high magnesium and low calcium levels. Calcium can lodge anywhere in your body and cause serious harm if not balanced with magnesium, which regulates the action of calcium. For instance, excess calcium buildup around your bones and joints mimics arthritis. Too much calcium lodged in your heart imitates arterial lesions. Calcification or calcium poisoning can manifest as heart disease, cancer, wrinkled skin, kidney stones, osteoporosis, dental problems, bone spurs, cataracts and many other health problems. Along with hypomagnesemia, signs of severe magnesium deficiency included hypocalcemia, low serum potassium levels (hypokalemia), retention of sodium, low circulating levels of PTH, neurological and muscular symptoms (tremor, muscle spasms, tetany), loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and personality changes. “increasing magnesium intake increases bones density⁷ [7] in the elderly and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
When you load up your system with excess calcium, you shut down magnesium’s ability to activate thyrocalcitonin, a hormone that under normal circumstances would send calcium to your bones.” Magnesium status is important for regulation of calcium balance through parathyroid hormone-mediated reactions. [12] [12] When it comes to magnesium and calcium neither can be divided from the other. One is not divisible from the other in terms of overall effect. They are paired minerals yet it is magnesium that holds the overall key for their paired function. 18 References.
http://magnesiumforlife.com/medical-application/magnesium-and-calcification/

Magnesium dissolves calcium – oral magnesium is not well absorbed at all and is almost impossible to get magnesium levels up using oral magnesium . Magnesium IVs and infections as well as transdermal magnesium chloride bypass the digestive system and are well absorbed. I used transdermal magnesium chloride to get my magnesium levels up and both stop seizures as well as cure osteoporosis.

As a general rule of thumb, an appropriate daily intake of magnesium should be approximately 3-4 mg per pound of bodyweight. For a 200lb male, this would equate to 600mg to 800mg per day. Chronic health complications, emotional and physical stress, physical injury, athletic exertion, and poor lifestyle/dietary choices, all increase your daily magnesium requirements. Women who are pregnant or lactating also have elevated magnesium requirements.

Why Magnesium Chloride

http://magnesiumforlife.com/product-information/why-magnesium-chloride/

Instructions
http://www.ancient-minerals.com/transdermal-magnesium-instructions.html

KIDNEY DISEASE: Doses of vitamin B1 (thiamine) can reverse early kidney disease in people
with type 2 diabetes, research shows. The team from Warwick University tested the effect of vitamin B1, which is
found in meat, yeast and grain, on 40 patients from Pakistan. The treatment stopped the loss of a key protein in the urine, the journal Diabetologia reports. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7796073.stm_

THIAMINE & KIDNEY DISEASE: I take 900 mg of Benfotiamine (a lipid soluble form of Thiamine) every day.. Diabetics do NOT get sufficient Thiamine from diet. The RDA is low, diabetics need far more than the RDA of Thiamine — diabetics eat a limited diet. Diabetics should not be eating a lot of grain.

KIDNEY STONE PREVENTION: Dr Oz said that drinking the juice from a fresh lemon each day will prevent kidney stones. Drinking a fresh squeezed lemon in warm water upon waking up in the morning will stimulate the liver.

COMMON DEFICIENCIES IN FIBROMYALGIA: Dr. Pellegrino

1. Serotonin Deficiency – Serotonin is an important hormone and neurotransmitter manufactured from the amino acid, tryptophan. Serotonin is important in our food behavior, sleep behavior, neuroendocrine function, mood, and energy. The clinical symptoms from low serotonin include: Depression, Fatigue, Increased pain, Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Nutritional supplements to treat low serotonin are:
•
5-HTP (5-hydroxy L-tryptophan). A modified amino acid that the body uses to manufacture serotonin. In addition to helping the body produce serotonin, 5-HTP can be an appetite suppressant and a sleep inducer. Typical dosing is 100-300 mg per day. Griffonia seed is a source of natural 5-HTP.
• St. John’s Wort. This herbal antidepressant seems to work by raising the serotonin level. Typical dosing is 300 mg up to twice a day. [Note recent research reports St. John’s Wort may reduce the analgesic effect of opioid medications.]

• SAM-e (pronounced “Sammy”). A natural medicine used in Europe for 25 years to treat mild to moderate depression. It stands for S-Adenosyl-L-methionine and it helps make the body’s mood enhancing chemicals. Usual dosing is 200-400 mg twice per day on an empty stomach. Side effects can include upset stomach and headaches.
2. Magnesium Deficiency — Magnesium is a common deficiency in the general population but even more so in patients with fibromyalgia. Intracellular magnesium is low, which interferes with the muscles’ ability to relax and make energy. Magnesium is needed to convert 5-HTP to serotonin.

• 27% of magnesium is stored in muscle tissue.
• Every energy-consuming reaction in life needs magnesium to proceed.
• Less than 1% of body magnesium is in the serum [blood].
• Low magnesium intake results in magnesium depletion from muscles and bones to maintain serum magnesium levels.

Symptoms of low magnesium in fibromyalgia include:
• Increased fatigue, • Increased spasms, • And increased pain.

Individuals with low magnesium are more prone to injuring their muscles when they exercise, so exercise intolerance or increased pain and spasms after activity is another symptom of low magnesium in fibromyalgia. Natural supplements to treat low magnesium include products containing magnesium.
Magnesium glycinate is the preferred bioavailable form. A magnesium supplement works with the muscles to help them manufacture more energy (ATP molecules). When taken as a supplement, magnesium and its co-factor, malic acid, can enter the muscle cells and improve the muscle energy production.
Studies have shown that this combination reduces pain in fibromyalgia patients and headache patients.(1,2) I have found that 75% of people who use products… (containing magnesium, malic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and manganese) will report improvement with either decreased pain, improved energy, a more stable baseline, or a combination of these.
Anywhere from 300 to 500 mg of extra magnesium supplement a day may be needed.
• Taking 5-HTP along with magnesium/malic acid will increase your odds of converting 5-HTP to serotonin.

3. Low Amine ATP (Low Energy Efficiency)

Biochemical studies show that fibromyalgia patients have low ATP or energy molecules in their muscles due to a deficiency of the compounds that make ATP such as oxygen and magnesium.(1)
Swedish investigators, Drs. Bengtsson and Henrikson,(3) have shown that a lower concentration of oxygen than expected is found in fibromyalgia muscles, which contributes to lower ATP levels. This lower concentration is most probably due to poor metabolism of nutrients and not from true hypoxia (lack of oxygen in body).
A lack of ATP contributes to: • Fatigue, • Increased pain, • And increased muscle spasms

Supplements to improve the ATP levels include:

• Magnesium, • And another product called Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). CoQ10 is a vital enzyme in the energy producing pathway of the muscles’ energy centers, called the mitochondria. Typical CoQ10 dosing is 100-300 mg daily. Oxygen therapy is not beneficial and could damage the lungs.

4. Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
I have found many people with fibromyalgia have a relatively low B-12 level. Vitamin B-12 is important in manufacturing red blood cells (erythropoiesis), improving nerve pathways, improving DNA synthesis, and folate metabolism.
Symptoms of low B-12 include: • Increased fatigue, • Numbness and tingling, • And depressed immune system.
Nutritional supplements for B-12 include B-12 lozenges, sublingual B-12 [dissolved under the tongue], or B-12 injections. B-12 that is taken in a lozenge or sublingual form is absorbed directly into the blood vessels in the mouth. In many, B-12 is not absorbed well from the stomach. I frequently prescribe a B-12 injection protocol in which 1 milligram of B-12 is injected intramuscularly once a week for 6 weeks or more.

5. Low Growth Hormone Level

Dr. Robert Bennett found that people with fibromyalgia have decreased growth hormone levels as measured with IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor, a derivative of growth hormone).(4)
Symptoms of low growth hormone include:
• Fatigue, • Increased fibrofog, [see also Dr. Pellegrino’s article, “Managing Fibrofog – The Cognitive Dysfunction of Fibromyalgia.”] • Decreased metabolism, • And depressed immune system.

Supplements to increase growth hormone level include:
• Colostrum, which has growth hormone and immunoglobulins. Bovine (beef) colostrum is taken orally, and is essentially identical to human IGF-1. Bovine colostrum given orally has been found to raise the serum IGF-1 level in humans. I found that over 75% of my patients report improvement in their energy level and concentration abilities when taking colostrum.

• Daily growth hormone injections can increase the IGF-1 level and result in improvement. Growth hormone injections are expensive, averaging about $1,500/month, and they are not routinely covered by insurance, hence limiting the widespread application for fibromyalgia treatment. Growth hormone is available by sublingual form as well.

6. Adrenal Hormone Deficiency
The adrenal glands can become dysfunctional in fibromyalgia and cause problems with the immune system and ability to handle stress.
Supplements that boost the immune system can be considered. These include: • Colostrums, • Vitamin C, • Zinc,
• Echinacea, • Cinnamon, • Garlic, • Golden Seal.

Antioxidants are helpful in fighting free radicals, supporting the cellular function, and improving the immune system. Common antioxidants include: • Vitamins A and E, • Grapeseed extract, • And lipoic acid.
Licorice root and Eleuthero (previously known as Siberian ginseng) can help improve adrenal gland function and boost our stress and immune responses.

SUPPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR TREATING SPECIFIC FM SYMPTOMS

1. Pain
• Magnesium and malic acid combination
• Natural anti-inflammatories such as glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and flaxseed oil
• Feverfew for headaches
• Guaifenesin is a [mucus-thinning] cough medicine that is reported to have some success in treating patients with fibromyalgia (Dr. R Paul St. Amand).

2. Fatigue
• Magnesium and malic acid combination
• Colostrum
• Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
• Vitamin B12
• Ginkgo biloba
• Vinpocetine

3. Poor Sleep
• 5-HTP
• Melatonin (lowest dosage in pill form)
• Valerian root
• Sleep formula (5-HTP, valerian root, lemon balm, passion flower)

4. Fibrofog
• Colostrum
• Ginkgo biloba
• Vinpocetine
• Acetyl-L-carnitine
• Phosphatidyl serine

5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Fiber supplement
• Acidophilus
• Valerian root
• Peppermint oil (enteric coated)
• Olive leaf extract

6. Mild Depression
• 5-HTP
• St. John’s Wort
• SAME-e
• Flaxseed oil
EXERCISE: Tai Chi has been found to be extremely helpful to prevent Shingles, to improve symptoms in Asthma (along with Vitamin D) and Fibromyalgia!

HICCUP CURE: Briefly touch one end of a Q-tip to the small piece of flesh that dangles in the back of your throat (uvula).
Why it works: This triggers your gag reflex, which interrupts the spasms of your diaphragm. No hiccup cure works 100% of the time, but this one is more effective than many others.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS & CROHN’S DISEASE: The SCD diet protocol has a very good reputation for curing several digestive disorders.

Book – Breaking the Viscious Cycle by Dr Elaine Gottschall – The Specific Carbohydrate Diet

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet has helped many thousands of people with various forms of bowel disease and other ailments vastly improve their quality of life. In many cases people consider themselves cured. It is a diet intended mainly for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, diverticulitis, cystic fibrosis and chronic diarrhea. However it is a very healthy, balanced and safe diet that has health benefits for everyone. The foods that are allowed on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet are based on the chemical structure of these foods. Carbohydrates are classified by their molecular structure.

The allowed carbohydrates are monosaccharides and have a single molecule structure that allow them to be easily absorbed by the intestine wall. Complex carbohydrates which are disaccharides (double molecules) and polysaccharides (chain molecules) are not allowed. Complex carbohydrates that are not easily digested feed harmful bacteria in our intestines causing them to overgrow producing by products and inflaming the intestine wall. The diet works by starving out these bacteria and restoring the balance of bacteria in our gut.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is biologically correct because it is species appropriate. The allowed foods are mainly those that early man ate before agriculture began. The diet we evolved to eat over millions of years was predominantly one of meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, nuts, low-sugar fruits. Our modern diet including starches, grains, pasta, legumes, and breads has only been consumed for a mere 10,000 years. In the last hundred years the increase in complex sugars and chemical additives in the diet has led to a huge increase in health problems ranging from severe bowel disorders to obesity and brain function disorders. We have not adapted to eat this modern diet as there has not been enough time for natural selection to operate. It therefore makes sense to eat the diet we evolved with.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet was clinically tested for over 50 years by Dr Haas and biochemist Elaine Gottschall with convincing results. From feedback from the various lists and other information at least 75% of those who adhere rigidly to the diet gain significant improvement.
http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/beginners.htm

Breaking The Vicious Cycle Main Page

All the content you’ll find related to the diet here is 100% strictly SCD. “For those of you struggling with whether or not to make the commitment to the diet, I urge you to read my story because the diet worked for me and ultimately saved my life… but it only worked for me because I followed it strictly, and this is the only way it will work for you”. Sections – Introduction; Getting Started; FAQ’s; Associated Conditions; Links; My Story.
http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/index.htm

Healing Crow SCD Protocol
Today, the SCD is being used successfully by many to treat the following: Autism, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Diarrhea, Candidiasis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).“The medical literature is rich with reports relating the favorable effects of dietary changes on the course of intestinal disease.”
http://www.healingcrow.com/dietsmain/scd/scd.html
http://www.healingcrow.com/index.html

IBS & LEAKY GUT: This formula has been recommended by a local holistic doctor — http://www.rockwellnutrition.com:80/Intestinal-Repair-Complex-by-BioGenesis_p_706.html

HYDROCHLORIC ACID THERAPY: This is a cure for many ailments and this link gives the best article on this subject. Do print out all 48 pages of cures associated with HCL…
http://www.townsendletter.com/Dec2006/ThreeYearsofHClTherapy.pdf

HEART PALPATATIONS: First, this is one symptom that should be checked with a medical doctor. There were some good suggestions given on Alterntive_Medical_Forum:
• For me personally, this is often dehydration and an electrolyte issue – potassium depletion. TWIN LABS has an excellent liquid K (potassium) that works quickly. A doctor felt that Gator Aid works better than Pediolyte (potassium for children who become dehydrated after diarrhea)
• Magnesium: A great method would be transdermally (on the skin). Look into Magnesium oil. This mineral is nature’s answer for “calm.”
• Hawthorne berries: One reader stated that he used the whole berries and crushed them in a stone Mocajete. “I have used these as a tea or just swallowed the herb (crushed or ground seed and fruit) as a remedy for my own arrhythmias and palpitations for many years. I use Aspirin and Hawthorne, as well as B vitamins.”
Diet is also important – coffee and salty foods affect heart rhythm too. NOTE: Hawthorne also builds heart tissue so it is a good supplement in general.
• One woman commented that the Hawthorne berries helped with her menopausal issues and heart palpatations.
• Most important, this can be due to an adrenal/thyroid dysfunction. Consult a doctor for a Hormone Saliva Test and Blood test.

PROSTATE CANCER PROTECTION: An article published online on September 17, 2010 in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention reports a benefit between higher levels of the mineral selenium and a reduced risk of prostate cancer. The finding contradicts the conclusion of other research which failed to determine a protective benefit for selenium in the disease. NOTE: In Suzanne Somers, BREAKTHROUGH, Dr. Jonathan Wright wrote about the use of Hydrochloric Acid (I personally use a multi-digestive supplement from Solaray or Life Extension) to help the body absorb nutrients, a problem as we age. It is the body’s inability to absorb SELENIUM & ZINC that causes Macular Degeneration and the loss of eye sight.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROBIOTICS & PREBIOTICS:
ARE YOU USING PROBIOTICS CORRECTLY?

Last week, as you may recall, I wrote about prebiotics, those behind-the-scenes digestive health assistants that serve to nurture probiotics, their more widely celebrated colleagues. Known to help increase bowel regularity while decreasing gas and bloating, probiotics are making their way onto more and more top-10 health lists so it’s not so surprising to find them tucked into all manner of foods and beverages, with labels slapped on touting their health benefits.

However, the formula for using probiotics to optimize your health is somewhat more nuanced than merely spooning up a daily serving of yogurt! That’s okay — giving you the “story behind the story” is exactly what Daily Health News is here to do. So read on to learn the real secret to putting probiotics to work for you.

PROBIOTICS GO MAINSTREAM

Probiotics are definitely getting more respect. A friend told me that her doctor gave her the name of a probiotic supplement when he handed her an antibiotic prescription, telling her to take them to replenish the valuable intestinal bacteria that the antibiotics would suppress. Probiotics have made their way into the hospital world, too — they’re given to patients to help prevent deadly intestinal diseases that have resulted from antibiotic-resistant superbugs… researchers are studying their use for premature babies… and a few doctors even are urging consideration of a new hand-hygiene protocol that involves dipping caregivers’ hands into probiotic solutions after scrubbing in order to recolonize the skin with good bacteria.

Maybe those doctors are also telling patients to buy probiotic-fortified foods at the supermarket — and there’s nothing wrong with doing so. But Leo Galland, MD, director of the Foundation for Integrated Medicine in New York City, wants us to understand that we won’t achieve any meaningful benefits by relying on these probiotic-fortified food sources alone.

WHY WE NEED SUPPLEMENTS

Dr. Galland explained that acid naturally present in most probiotic-containing foods suppresses these helpful bacteria, at least partially — so it’s impossible to know how many cultures survive and are of benefit. He believes that supplements are a better route since they reliably deliver a beneficial number of probiotic organisms.

However, he pointed out that specific types of probiotics can be used to address specific health concerns. This is another argument for supplements instead of probiotic-fortified foods and another reason why it’s important to work with a doctor (a naturopathic physician or a gastroenterologist experienced in working with prebiotics and probiotics) who can ascertain what’s best for you, how much you should take and at what times of day.

Dr. Galland told me that he tends to prescribe specific types of probiotics in certain situations. For example…
• For people with no particular health concerns, Dr. Galland might suggest 20 billion Colony Forming Units (CFUs) of combined lactobacillus and bifidobacterium “as a good general preventative for intestinal and respiratory tract infections.”
• For people taking antibiotics, Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii, brand name Florastor) usually is the best choice (though actually this particular probiotic is not a bacteria but a yeast). It’s also helpful in boosting effectiveness of Flagyl (metronidazole) and is used to treat Clostridium difficile colitis and antibiotic-associated colitis, as well as other bacterial and nonbacterial intestinal infections. Note: Dr. Galland said that S. boulardii should be taken only for the duration of antibiotic or Flagyl treatment, after which he switches his patients to a bacteria-based probiotic.
• For patients having abdominal surgery, Dr. Galland prescribes Lactobacillus plantarum for a few weeks before and after surgery, since research shows that it helps reduce postoperative infections. Other studies demonstrate that lactobacillus probiotics can help to reduce frequency of diarrhea and abdominal pain in cancer patients as well.
• For gas and bloating, Dr. Galland said that certain soil-based organisms (called “SBOs” — for instance, one kind is Bacillus laterosporus) can be helpful. These probiotics aren’t normally found in the human digestive system and they won’t take up permanent residence, so patients who find them beneficial may want to continue taking them daily even after their symptoms have subsided, he added.
WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU?

As with prebiotics, Dr. Galland said that it may take some trial and error to identify which probiotics are helpful in achieving the desired results without upsetting your system. He has found Lactobacillus plantarum beneficial for many of his patients, but it isn’t always the right choice. Dr. Galland told me that experienced doctors often use sophisticated stool test results to identify the types of bacteria already in a patient’s system, since this information can help determine the best course of pre- and probiotic therapy, along with other natural supplements that will yield good results.

If you want to try adding probiotics to your personal health regimen, talk to a doctor with expertise in this area and expect to start slowly and watch closely to see what works best. (You’ll know it’s working if it helps diminish digestive difficulties, such as gas, indigestion and irregular bowel movements.) This may mean that you end up trying several different types of probiotics before you find what helps your system function best. Stick with it though, since these beneficial bacteria have the potential to transform your health for the better.

Source(s): Leo Galland, MD, founder and director, Foundation of Integrated Medicine, New York City. www.PillAdvised.com.

SCIATICA/BURSITIS: I sometimes get sciatica and/or bursitis from dietary oxalates. Taking long tub soaks in Epsom Salt water helps, applying trans-dermal Magnesium Chloride helps more but there is no cure unless there are dietary changes. Oxalates are only found in plant foods. If not tolerated, they can cause kidney stones. Chocolate, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Beets, Rhubarb and Almonds are very high. http://www.ohf.org/docs/Oxalate2008.pdf
Since many vegetables have oxalates, only avoid the High Oxalate foods. DO NOT EAT with Calcium (such as chocolate milk) since oxalates bind the calcium, rendering it unabsorbable and possibly leading to kidney stones.

CALCIOS: The Calcium Supplement recommended by Edge Cayce – Available from The Heritage Store in Virginia Beach, Virginia:

READING 1548-2

Then the activity of the calcium or lime in the Calcios, as we find, is almost free; while much of this may be taken from vegetables, these properties will be easily assimilated, and the activity of the calcium is to produce for the blood CELLULAR forces that which adds to the EFFECTIVENESS as it were of the color and the covering of the blood CELLS themselves!
These properties, then, become EFFECTIVE in any system where there are the infections, or re-infections – as of tubercular or cancerous natures. However, there are the needs for other lobules that are prepared for conditions where there is segregation. The opposite effect exists in a system, of course, with tuberculosis and cancer. For one is a separation, the other is a segregation.

DINESH: I have cured individuals with spinal TB using Calcios. I am not sure if Calcios worked for her but this lady had spinal tuberculosis and had taken drugs intermittently probably making the bacilli drug resistant. She did not have the resources to pursue a proper treatment which would again not be available locally in such cases. So from the readings I thought of making the lady resistant to the infection instead of killing the tubercle.

Denish prefers a more scientifically prepared stuff called MCHA: “Calcium Hydoxyapatite is the microcrystalline form of calcium and phosphorus in the exact ratio formed by the body. According to clinical trials, Hydoxyapatite Calcium is one of the most absorbable and effective forms of calcium for the prevention of bone loss. The surface of hydroxyapatite helps attract and hold in reserve the Potassium, Magnesium, Boron, Zinc, Silica, and Chromium that are also included in this powerful product. This calcium complex also contains proteoglycans, primarily chondroitin (chondroitin sulfate), gel-like substances that fill the bone matrix and transfer minerals in and out of bone tissue.

NOTE: As a protection against osteoporosis (a demineralization of bones), a dietary supplementation of one to six capsules per day of our Hydoxyapatite Calcium complex is recommended.”

BOSWELLIA: Ancient Herb Suppresses Inflammation: Boswellia Improves Symptoms of Arthritis, as well as Colitis:

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause disabling pain and immobility in aging adults. Boswellia may offer relief for arthritis suffers because of its well-known analgesic, anti-arthritic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Osteoarthritis, the “wear and tear” arthritis, is caused by deterioration of the cartilage that cushions joints. Research suggests that boswellia helps prevent the deterioration of cartilage and joint tissue. Scientists now theorize that boswellia may work by inhibiting the breakdown of connective tissues that is caused by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a)-induced expression of matrix metalloproteinase enzymes.

A pre-clinical animal study demonstrated boswellia’s benefits in managing osteoarthritis. Dogs suffering from osteoarthritis received boswellia extract once daily for six weeks. After only two weeks of therapy, 71% of the animals showed significant improvements in clinical symptoms of arthritis, including reduced pain, stiffness, and lameness.

In a human study, boswellia was similarly shown to be effective in adults with osteoarthritis. Thirty subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee took part in a 16-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. All of those who took a boswellia supplement reported less pain and swelling, increased knee flexion, and the ability to walk a greater distance.

Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as an autoimmune disorder, in which the body attacks its own tissues as though they were foreign invaders. Boswellia may also offer relief of autoimmune-related rheumatoid arthritis. Boswellia can help reduce immune cells that encourage inflammation while increasing the number of immune cells that inhibit inflammation.16 Studies indicate that boswellia’s ability to modulate the immune system and inhibit inflammatory activity may help improve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions.

Critical Support Against Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are known as inflammatory bowel diseases. Ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon, while Crohn’s disease may affect the entire gastrointestinal tract. These autoimmune conditions are marked by symptoms such as severe gastrointestinal pain and cramping, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. Boswellia may offer much-needed support for people facing these challenging conditions.

A recent survey of German patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed that over one third used complementary and alternative medicines—such as herbal therapies, homeopathy, probiotics, or acupuncture—to help manage their condition. Those who used Boswellia extract, however, reported better results than those using other approaches.

Researchers recently tested Boswellia extract in animals with experimentally induced inflammatory bowel disease. The animals demonstrated tissue injury and adherence of white blood cells to the gastrointestinal lining. When the animals received Boswellia extract, however, they exhibited less inflammation and destruction of gastrointestinal tissue. These benefits contributed to a reduction in the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.

Other researchers found that the Boswellia extract protected the colon by significantly reducing disease activity, as measured by decreased recruitment and adherence of white blood cells as well as platelets in the inflamed colon. They also discovered that Boswellia decreased the presence of a biochemical known as P-selectin that plays a role in active colitis.
Boswellia’s impressive protective effects were similar to those seen in patients receiving steroids to reduce their symptoms of colitis.

Boswellia shows important treatment activity against ulcerative colitis. In a clinical trial of 30 ulcerative colitis patients, 20 patients took a conventional Boswellia extract three times daily for six weeks, while 10 patients in the control group took sulfasalazine (a NSAID used to treat inflammatory bowel disease) three times daily for six weeks. A remarkable 90% of those treated with Boswellia showed improvement in one or more disease indicators, compared to only 60% in the sulfasalazine group who showed similar improvement. Even more impressive was that 70% of the Boswellia-treated patients went into disease remission, compared to 40% of those taking sulfasalazine

COMMON CURES PART III

CANDIDA & MOLDS: Personal Experience from a reader – I have experienced a lot of vague health issues for a long time. Recently, I have experienced unexplained itchy rashes on my forearms. I picked up and re-read an old book called “The Missing Diagnosis” by Dr. C. Orian Truss. It first came out in 1983 and only a few copies are available on Amazon.com. Cloudy and fuzzy thinking is a hallmark of Candida!
This book explains how many chronic and recurring diseases as we age are caused by yeasts growing on our mucous membranes in the dark, warm, and moist “cave-like” areas of our bodies. These are the sinuses, the lungs, the lower intestines, and the vagina in women. If we take antibiotics or corticosteroid products or birth control pills, the yeast problem gets worse. If we eat sugars and foods that harbor molds or yeasts, then the problem also gets worse. The yeast colonization can cause sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, rashes, fatigue, depression, diarrhea, and a whole host of other problems. I am now experimenting with anti-fungals, probiotics, and changing the diet. He used nystatin with his patients as the safest antifungal. Everytime I get bronchitis, I know there’s a mold problem somewhere. I had bronchitis attacks in May and June, and we looked inside the CAC unit in my attic, and we found mold growing. I had it tested and it was cladosporium (a leaf mold) and fusarium, a white mold that grows in stagnant water in air conditioning or dehumidifying units. There is a good website on Candida http://overcomingcandida.com

CANDIDA–RELATED BRONCHITIS: Personal Experience – The only thing that helps my bronchitis are nebulized antifungals or the antifungal pill fluconazole. Some women working in a moldy workplace were helped by taking probiotics and garlic pills. The pure essential oils of Eucalyptus and Canadian Tsuga also are antifungals—you can sniff open bottles. Some people are helped with corticosteroid inhalers, but in my case, they made me worse—they stimulate yeast overgrowth in the mucous membranes. Basically, bronchitis is a mucous membrane disease. Oregano extract is considered more potent and less harmful than nystatin to eradicate yeast. It is also considered to be more powerful and less toxic in killing staph infection.
Oregano oil is hard on the liver so it is not recommended for anything with liver problems. One pearly daily is best.

CANDIDA/FUNGUS: These are very difficult to rid from the body. Two products have been recommended: Oregacillin and Candisol. Candida is sometimes hard to get rid of so you may need to consult your health care practitioner to help determine which supplement approach is best. Naturally you should cut down on your sugar consumption (starve the fungus) when doing an elimination protocol.

PARASITES: This is especially a problem for people who travel around the world, eating foods from other countries. Sushi and meat are often sources of parasites. A great anti-parasite cleanse comes from Beachwood Canyon – PC 1-2-3. I am told that it takes 2 bottles to completely rid the body of the parasites.

B-3 & FUNGUS: Canadian researchers say vitamin B3 may be effective in fighting fungal infections. Researchers at the University of Montreal say studies in mice indicate C. albicans enzyme, known as Hst3 — essential to the growth and survival of the yeast infection Candida albicans — can be inhibited with nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3.
“There is an urgent need to develop new therapies to kill C. albicans because it is one of the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections and is associated with high mortality rates,” researcher Martine Raymond said in a statement. “Although many issues remain to be investigated, the results of our study are very exciting and they constitute an important first step in the development of new therapeutic agents to treat fungal infections without major side effects for patients.”
NAIL FUNGUS: Massage Vicks Vapor Rub on toenail and in a matter of days the toe nail will start turning dark in color. The dark color means the Vicks is killing the fungus. As the toenail grows out you will cut the toe nails and soon your toe nails will not only look healthy but will be fungus free.
YEAST & PARASITES: From Jenna Henderson (listed in My Favorite Professionals) – “With yeast problems, I think it is important to change the internal environment, to make it less hospitable to yeast. Long term antifungals can be damaging. I think the missing aspect with yeast is temperature. Yeast tends to grow where it’s cooler than normal body temperature – toenails and vaginal areas. In Traditional Chinese medicine, a white tongue of oral thrush is considered internal coldness.
IMPORTANT: Many people with candida also have thyroid/low body temperature issues. So that’s what I’d look at first.
NOTE: I have postings on Low Body Temperature/Wilson’s Syndrome all through my Common Cures.

There’s a book called The Cure for All Diseases by Hulda Clark. She’s from Clayton college, one of the paper mill ND schools. But this book got really popular and convinced a lot of people that they had parasites. What was really undigested vegetable fibers that people were passing, she convinced them were horrible parasites.
NOTE: Hulda died of cancer. Her Liver-Gall Bladder Cleanse is the best ever. My dentist, Nate Berger, who introduced me to this Cleanse advised me to forget about the other cleanses as they were a waste of time.

MORE ON CANDIDA/YEAST from the CayceCayce medical forum:

TESTIMONIAL: I used iodine to rid myself of yeast/fungus. I took 200 mgs daily for about two weeks. When detoxing caused me to become very depressed, I added in a capful of DMSO with the iodine, and the depression went away. But it did take me about eight weeks to get rid of the yeast, but it is a permanent thing, not like the others, that just hide the symptoms for a month or two and then it comes back.
PROBIOTICS: Recent research suggests probiotics may also improve the respiratory health of people with cystic fibrosis and of children with allergies and infections. Certain probiotic strains relieve vaginal and urinary tract infections, and some seem to reduce the recurrence of bladder cancer. Pregnant women taking probiotics may also prevent their children from developing eczema. For most people a probiotic like Pathway Suprema Dophilus is a good choice. It provides overall support for healthy GI health.

DIABETES: MULBERRY LEAF, the food source of silkworms, can help markedly stabilize blood sugar levels and inhibit carbohydrate absorption in Type 2 diabetics. 1) Reduces body’s absorption of sugars and other carbohydrates 2) Lower post-meal blood sugar spikes and stabilize blood sugar levels

AUTISM: I have no cure here. There is personal information found on www.sharingwellnessinfo.com This is an additional resource that was recently sent to be about Vitamin D Deficiency being possibly one of the components in authism – www.vitamindcouncil.org/health/autism/vit-D-theory-autism.shtml

There is an entire protocol written on other causes for autism and some of these concur with the information on SharingWellnessInfo. Some are: a. Zinc deficiency exists in 90% of autistic children; b. Copper excess exists in 85%;c. Calcium and magnesium deficiencies are common; d. Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency exists in nearly 100%; e. Fiber deficiency exists in nearly 100%; f. Antioxidant deficiency exists in nearly 100% This article also mentions heavy metal toxicity. http://overcomingcandida.com:80/candida_and_autism_2.htm and http://www.autism.org/leakygut.html

RESEARCH: Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have embarked on one of the first double-blind, clinical studies to determine whether gluten and dairy products play a role in autistic behavior as parents have anecdotally claimed. “A lot of children with autism have gastrointestinal problems such as constipation and diarrhea. Whether these problems are related to brain development is open to question,” said Katherine Loveland, Ph.D., co-investigator and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, pediatrics and biomedical sciences at the health science center. “There are neurotransmitters and neuroreceptors in the gut that correspond with those in the brain. There are some scientific reasons to think that some kids may benefit from this diet.”
For the double-blind study, funded in its initial phase by supplemental funds granted by the Department of Pediatrics, researchers will enroll 38 autistic children ages 3 to 9. They will look at the influence of gluten and milk proteins in the intestinal function. Gluten is a protein in wheat; casein and whey are proteins in milk. Casomorphin, a peptide in milk; and gliadomorphin, a peptide in gluten, are thought to be related to changes in behavior in these children. Children will be taken off gluten and dairy products before the four-week study and then half will be given gluten/milk powder and half will be given a placebo powder. Researchers will study intestinal permeability (leaky gut) through urine collection and behavior through psychometric testing. Dr. John Pagano in, ONE CAUSE, MANY AILMENTS, pages 49-52 discusses dietary causes of Autism. Information on this can be obtained at www.candidafree.net He makes many suggestions but one is an elimination of gluten and casein from the diet. His excellent book discusses the impact of Intestinal Permeability (leaky gut), a topic first discussed by Edgar Cayce in the early 20th Century.
http://www.foodforthebrain.org/content.asp?id_Content=1721

RESEARCH II: In 2013 research, it was observed that there is a high inflammation level in the brains of children with autism.
NUTRITION & AUTISM: Research has shown that women who take pre-natal type vitamins 3 months before conception and follow through after conception have a greatly reduced change of having the baby develop autism. Google Life Extension articles.

SALMONELLA & E. COLI: new study in SCI’s Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows that konjac gum and sesame seed extract may offer protection against different strains of E. coli and Salmonella bacteria. The study by Dr Petra Becker et al from Wageningen University and Research Centre, the Netherlands, shows that these foodstuffs act as binders for E. coli and Salmonella bacteria. The bacteria attach themselves to the fibrous foods instead of the gut cells of the host. Dr Becker says that eating a diet full of these foodstuffs may offer protection from gastro-intestinal infections or reduce the severity of symptoms caused by E. coli or Salmonella.

LOW VITAMIN D LEVELS –Low vitamin D levels may contribute to chronic pain among women, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

ARSENIC: A new study has found that rice bran contains high levels of arsenic. Arsenic is also found in high levels in the soil in the Southwest US. Arsenic build-up if often a cause for erectile dysfunction in men.

MUSHROOMS & IMMUNITY: Japanese researchers in conjunction with the Yale School of Medicine have found the mushroom extract, AHCC, can strengthen the immune system and fight the onset of cancer among over-50s. Another research organization discovered that using 5 different mushrooms in a supplement had the greatest impact upon the immune system. Although most healthcare professionals skilled in the art of botanical medicine are aware of the immune enhancing properties of certain mushrooms and other fungi, few may realize that mushrooms are rich sources of natural antibiotics. Host Defense® – a proprietary combination of 17 immune-supporting mushroom species. This excellent link discusses the Coriolus Versicolor mushroom for the immune system and as an anti-cancer agent – http://www.naturalnews.com:80/025455.html

MRSA KILLER: SinoFresh HealthCare, Inc. announced preliminary results today from a successful in vivo pilot study indicating that its patented SinoFresh® nasal spray was shown to be useful in controlling the MRSA “super-bug” in the nasal passages. This study utilized a recognized scientific model intended to demonstrate SinoFresh® nasal spray’s ability to kill MRSA hiding in the nasal passages. These favorable efficacy results follow an earlier, successful in vitro study that was conducted at the Public Health Research Institute under the direction of Dr. Barry Kreiswirth, director of the Tuberculosis Center and Hospital Infections Program. The study showed that “SinoFresh® nasal spray used three times daily appeared to effectively eliminate MRSA in the noses of the test animals while leaving enough normal microbes to keep a normal population in the nasal passages,” according to Dr. John Todhunter, consultant to SinoFresh, who oversaw the study conducted at Virion Systems in Rockville, MD. NOTE: This is available is all drug stores.

CAYCE–ALMONDS–CANCER: Years ago, Edgar Cayce stated in several readings that eating almonds every day could prevent cancer. I know a lot of almond eaters who developed cancer so I never recommended this. This informative post appeared on the
Cayce Forum:
Unfortunately Almonds are not what they use to be, at least not in the U.S. anymore. It’s very hard to get truly “raw” almonds now. The conventional ones are often now treated with a chemical which has been linked to cancer. The organic ones are usually steam pasteurized, which is certainly better than the former. Pure Acai Berries may be more protective.

B-12 DEFICIENCY: Years ago, chronic fatigue was treated with a B-12 shot. This is a deficiency that is very common in older people. To be effective, it must be obtained in the foods or taken subliminally (under the tongue). Check out this link for more information – http://www.prohealth.com/library/showArticle.cfm?libid=14192&B1=EG010709

DEMENTIA: Vitamin B12 may protect against brain volume loss in older people, and ultimately reduce the risk of developing dementia, suggests a new study from the University of Oxford. People with higher blood levels of the vitamin were six times less likely to experience brain shrinkage.

HEALTH BOOKS QUOTING EDGAR CAYCE’S RECOMMENDATIONS:
http://www.naturalnews.com/NP/Edgar_Cayce.html

SURGERIES TO AVOID: http://living.health.com/2008/01/29/the-scary-truth-about-surgery/

ARTERIOSCLEROSIS & VITAMIN K2: Increased intakes of vitamin K2 (not K1 from vegetables) from dietary sources may reduce the build up of calcium in arteries that leads to hardening of the blood vessels, says a 2008 study. K2 came predominantly from cheese (54 per cent), milk products (22 per cent), and meat (15 per cent).

ANTI–INFLAMMATORY SUPPLEMENTS (Life Extension): Scientists have identified dietary supplements and prescription drugs that can reduce levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines. The docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) fraction of fish oil is the best documented supplement to suppress TNF-a, IL-6, IL-1(b), and IL-8 (Jeyarajah et al. 1999; James et al. 2000; Watanabe et al. 2000; Yano et al. 2000). A study on healthy humans and those with rheumatoid disease shows that fish oil suppresses these dangerous cytokines by up to 90% (James et al. 2000). Other cytokine-lowering supplements are DHEA (Casson et al. 1993), vitamin K (Reddi et al. 1995; Weber 1997), GLA (gamma linolenic acid) (Purasiri et al. 1994), and nettle leaf extract (Teucher et al. 1996). Antioxidants, such as vitamin E (Devaraj et al. 2000) and N-acetyl-cysteine (Gosset et al. 1999), may also lower proinflammatory cytokines and protect against their toxic effects.

– CURCUMIN/TURMERIC (Life Extension): 1) Reduces adipose fat, 2) Protects against Diabetes and the inflammatory damage done by Diabetes, 3) Aids the Immune System in ridding the Brain of Plaque (Alzheimers), 4) Protects against Cancer, Cataracts and Uveitis (eyes) and, with GINGER, it is a powerful anti-inflmmatory supplement.
HOW CURCUMIN WORKS: The health boosting activity of curcumin may be due to the molecule’s ability to stabilise cell membranes and increase the cell’s resistance to infection, suggests a new study. The research, published in the prestigious Journal of the American Chemical Society, may help scientists understand how curcumin works inside the body. Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy and colleagues at the University of Michigan used solid-state NMR spectroscopy to show that curcumin physically alters the cell membrane at an atomic level.
ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH 2009: A combination of vitamin D3 and Curcumin, from Turmeric, may boost the immune system, and help it clear the protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s, says a new study. The new data, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, may lead to new approaches in preventing Alzheimer’s by using vitamin D3 alone or in combination with natural or synthetic curcumin to boost the immune system in protecting the brain against beta-amyloid. The build-up of plaque from beta-amyloid deposits is associated with an increase in brain cell damage and death from oxidative stress. This is related to a loss of cognitive function and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia and currently affects over 13 million people worldwide.

IN VOVO ANTI–INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS: Researchers at the University of Illinois found that Vitamin E and other Anti-Inflammatory supplements affected the fetus, by reducing inflammation. This may be the source of some congenital health issues and allergic reactions after a child is born. ALWAYS discuss supplements with your doctor and your pharmacist, who may actually know more about this than the pediatrician, before taking any supplement while pregnant.
Greater vitamin E intake by the mothers during pregnancy was associated with a lower incidence of wheeze, asthma, asthma and wheeze, and persistent wheezing observed in the children during the previous year. Children of mothers whose vitamin E intake was in the lowest 20 percent of participants had over five times the risk of early persistent asthma than those whose mothers were in the highest fifth. Increased zinc intake during pregnancy was also associated with a lower risk of asthma in children. The children’s own nutritional intake did not appear to be associated with asthma or wheezing.

CLINGY CHILDREN: This is not a purely medical comment but rather an astrology one, provided by Astrologer, Pat Geisler: Clingy kids may have one of several problems in my experience:
1) Fatigue, hunger or ill health,
2) Insecurity from overwhelming and new experiences and the lack of sufficient encouragement and support from Mom,
3) Fears that the child cannot or has not articulated,
4) The child is seeking protection, perhaps from bullying siblings or playmates, or something deeper is wrong.
“My recommendation is to first eliminate No. 1 — feed the child more, put him or her to bed earlier and get a good doctor’s going over to see if something physical is wrong. Look to the moon in the chart and the 6th house. The other 3 items are connected with Saturn. See what is going on that makes the child fearful or insecure by looking at what affects Saturn and from which house. That may give you some clues to talk to the mother about. Explore other symptoms of fear — bad dreams, sleep walking or bed wetting. Also eliminate ALL scary TV.”

OSTEOPOROSIS: Edgar Cayce proven correct – Increasing the alkali content of the diet by eating food such as fruit and vegetables may reduce calcium excretion and boost bone health, as published in the January 2009 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. As adults age they become less able to excrete the acid produced via dietary metabolism, explained Dawson-Hughes. Reacting to the increasing acid levels, the body counters this by bone re-absorption, a process by which bones are broken down, releasing minerals such as calcium, phosphates, and alkaline (basic) salts into the blood.
OSTEOARTHRITIS & PYCNOGENOL: Pycnogenol, an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree may reduce markers of inflammation in people with osteoarthritis, suggests a new study.

GRAPE SEED EXTRACT & LEUKEMIA: An extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky, presented in American Association for Cancer Research Journal. Grape seed extract activates natural mechanism to kill laboratory leukemia cells – while leaving normal cells alone. Given that epidemiological evidence shows that eating vegetables and fruits helps prevent cancer development, Shi and his colleagues have been studying chemicals known as proanthocyanidins in fruits that contribute to this effect.

DIABETES–HEART-L-CARNITHINE: Supplements of L-carnitine may reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in diabetics, indicating significant potential to boost heart health, says a new study. Researchers from the University of Catania report that supplementation reduced “Bad cholesterol”oxidation by 15 units per litre of blood, compared to a 3 U/L reduction in the placebo group.

SELENIUM DEFICIENCY: Low levels of the mineral selenium may increase the risk of anaemia in older people, according to a new study from the United States. Writing in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and the National Institute on Aging report that people with the lowest levels of Selenium were 11.4 per cent more likely to have anaemia, compared to people with the highest levels. Being the first such study of its kind, the researchers were cautious about the recommendation of selenium supplements, or selenium-rich foods, noting that it is not known whether improvements in selenium intake would have a direct impact on anaemia in older people – related to haemoglobin levels.
NOTE: Dr. Jonothan Wright has observed that Selenium Deficiency can be related to malabsorption due to poor digestion. Often, these people take anti-acids…and they ultimately developed Macular Degeneration, a disease that leads to blindness.
On NBC-TV, the author of MASTER YOUR METABOLISM said that SELENIUM converts inactive thyroid to active thyroid so this is essential to thyroid health.

PANCREATITIS PAIN: Supplements containing selenium, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol may alleviate pain in people suffering from pancreatitis, suggests a study from India. One hundred and twenty-seven people took part in the randomized, placebo-controlled study, published in the January issue of Gastroenterology, which found that at the end of the intervention period 32 per cent of the patients became pain-free, compared to only 13 per cent in the placebo group.

MACULAR DEGENERATION: A friend has been receiving treatments for AMD with remarkable results. It is a type of acupuncture that stimulates a specific part of the brain, connected with vision. Here’s more information on the macular degeneration treatment. After Dr. Lundgren reviewed her medical records and determined something could be done, she and her husband went to Santa Fe to receive the 5-day treatment in one week. She was told not to pay anything until the treatment was over and noticeable improvement had occurred. She swears by it and I’m considering making the trip sometime in the spring. My own acupuncturist is not familiar with Dr. Lundgren’s work (he will be) but he also assured me acupuncture has the greatest success before physiological changes have taken place. Given that my AMD is in the early stages, now or sometime in the not too distant future would be a good time for me to have the treatment. http://www.reverseamd.com/
MAY 2009 – American Medical Association Journal, Archives of Ophthalmology, reveal a protective effect for Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Fish, Nuts and Olive Oil on reducing the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly.
Olive oil emerged as protective against late disease. When those who reported consuming at least 100 milliliters per week olive oil were compared with those who consumed less than 1 milliliter per week, they were found to have a 52 percent lower risk of late AMD. For early AMD, those whose omega-3 fatty acid intake was among the top 25 percent had a 15 percent lower risk compared with those whose intake was among the lowest quarter.
Bad Fats -Trans Fatty Acids increase cholesterol levels and inflammation, both of which affect the eyes’ blood vessels, while omega-3 fatty acids may help protect the retina. Although the main fats contained in olive oil were not associated with macular degeneration risk, the oil contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that could be protective. “A diet low in trans-unsaturated fat and rich in omega-3 fatty acids and olive oil may reduce the risk of AMD,” the authors conclude.

FIBROMYALGIA from Alternative_Medicine_Forum: …I have read many books written by doctors who specialize in thyroid treatment, and all of them have stated that Fibro is simply under-treated or untreated hypothyroidism.
I do not know if FMS can be cured but it can be prevented if your thyroid is functioning at optimum levels. Have you ever had your RT3 checked? You may need to take Cytomel ONLY for a few months to clear out your RT3 and then switch back to Armour when your RT3 issues clear up, I have heard great things from folks who have done that. And it sure is worth a try for sure, but only if you get your RT3 tested first.
FMS can also be triggered by Leaky Gut Syndrome. Mainly, avoid foods of the Nightshade family – tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers. See books by Dr. John Pagano
TESTIMONIAL: One woman found that diet and using the Emotional Freedom Technique cured her of the symptoms. If you just google “EFT tapping,” you can find so many support links…you can choose what you like but choose a free on.
FASTEReft by Robert Smith – google “faster eft tapping points” – there is a lot here too.
A woman who wrote on my Common Cures posts said that she cured herself of Fibromyalgia symptoms. I think Fibro is really open to this because it is caused by a rebellion against all of the crises that one is forced into handling from early life. The body manifests this rebellion by developing an allergic reaction to the adrenalin produced under stress.

COMMON COLD CURE: Extracts from sea cucumber may one day be making waves in dietary supplement circles, if science from Scandinavia continues to yield positive results. Recent results from an in vitro study reportedly showed that a compound extracted from sea cucumbers known as NGNA (N-glycolylneuraminic acid) has antiviral activity against the rhinovirus, the cause of the majority colds that affect Americans annually, and the compound is non-toxic to human cells.
NOTE: Currently, I take Alka-Seltzer at the first sign of a cold or flu to alkalize my system. This seems to be the easiest. Alka-Seltzer has many formulas. Use the one with baking soda (listed as sodium) and calcium. Cayce actually recommended Soda Mint tablets but Squibb stopped making these in the late 1980s.

NAIL FUNGUS: This is a major problem and one that is very difficult to cure…and it takes months, if not at least a year or more to cure. The medications given by the doctors do not often work and they are very hard on the body. One friend found something easy to do that has helped her a lot.
After a couple of months, she was able to wear sandals again – What I do is soak my feet in very hot water (it really does need to be hot). I add about 1 cup of white vinegar to about 1 gallon of water (I’m guessing here). Then after I’m done soaking them I squirt my affected toes with 100% pure white vinegar (from a dropper). I save the water in a pan and just reheat it the next day. After about 4 days I throw this out and start fresh. The vinegar doesn’t dry out your feet or your nails which surprised me.

It doesn’t hurt your healthy nails either. I also have added Jason’s Tea Tree oil for nails to this regimen. I apply this to my nails after my feet are dry. This seems to help with brittleness a lot and it does superficially improve the look of the nails. I won’t know until probably next year how successful this really is. I can say that my feet are much better than they were. The hard part is doing it on a daily basis 360 days a year! Once in a while I skip a day but in my case I’m in danger of getting ingrown toenails if I let it go longer.

SUPER FOODS: http://www.naturalnews.com/z025313.html These are Goji berries, Chia seeds and pure chocolate, best eaten has high quality cocoa. This link tells why they are super foods.

NOTE: This is a must-have book for those interested in lymph health.
From “Your Key to Good Health”
To purchase this book, go to www.arebookstore.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_625

The Main Parts of the Lymphatic System are

1. The lymph, a clear, watery-appearing fluid, originating in the connective tissue spaces of the body.
2. Lymphatic Vessels or Capillaries route the fluid on its way to the heart. The two main Lymphatic Vessels are the THORACIC DUCT and the RIGHT THORACIC Duct.
3. Lymph Nodes are bean-shaped structures scattered throughout the body, acting as purification and filtering centers.
4. Peyer’s Patches are specialized collections of lymphoid tissue located in the small intestine, especially in the Ileum. This is an area where poisons can be absorbed into the system.
   The Lymphatic Organs are: Tonsils, Thymus, Spleen, Liver, Appendix and Bone Marrow

PROBLEMS RELATED TO LYMPH FUNCTION

1. Catarrh – Inflammation in the nasal and throat areas of the mucous membranes. They also exit in the stomach, intestines and in the head. This mucosity can cause irritation throughout the system.
2. Sinusitis – These conditions are due to poor lymph circulation.
3. Swellings – When an abnormally large amount o f fluid accumulates in the connective tissue or intercellular space, there is a condition known as EDEMA.
4. Skin – This manifests as eczema, psoriasis, boils, blemishes, erysipelas (often caused by strep) and dry skin. NOTE: An excellent book is ONE CAUSE, MANY AILMENTS by Dr. John Pagano.
5. Arthritis – Cayce stated that this was usually an attack upon the lymph system. There are 13 categories for arthritis, stemming from bacteria inflection to the aging process. (Reading 631-6)
6. Cracking Joints – This is due to too little circulation in the lymph
7. Knots – This is often seen as knots in the fingers and this was often attributed to the lymph but also too much acidity in the diet. Massaging with PEANUT OIL was the recommendation for this condition and arthritis.
8. Joint Pain – Cayce said that this was due to a lack of lymph flow and toxin build up due to faulty eliminations.
9. Constipation – Diet and Turkey Rhubarb are helpful here.
10. Fevers – While not harmful, they are “an attempt of the lymph in its circulation to adjust itself.”
11. Tumors, lumps, cysts and similar growths are related to the lymph and lymphatic congestion. NOTE: Scientists have discovered that wearing a bra too long each day congests the lymph and leads to breast cancer!

ORGANS AFFECTED BY LYMPH

1. Problems with the eyes, mouth, nose, ears and the head area in general
2. Throat – swelling of the glands in the neck is very common. A hot castor oil pack around the neck at night easily corrects this.
3. Lungs – This confirms my association with the lymph and Mutable signs
4. Stomach and Intestines – This can cause nausea, gas, inflammation and pain
5. Kidneys and Bladder – This is the HEPATIC system, working with the heart and lungs.

APPLICATIONS FOR HEALTHY LYMPH

Internal Applications

1. Saffron Tea – Steep it for 15-30 minutes and sip every day for up to 10 days and then lay off for a few days.
2. Olive Oil – Taken internally, it is a lubricant and an anti-inflammatory for the intestinal tract.
3. Cod Liver Oil – Do not take this if you are on heart medication! Even Dr. Oz recommends the flavored Cod Liver Oil.
4. Cimex Lectularius – This is a homeopathic remedy to stimulate the lymph – don’t ask what it is!
5. Colonics – Cleaning out the colon promotes the elimination of toxins.
   NOTE: I prefer the Hulda Clarke Liver-Gall Bladder Cleanse. I have my own version of this on my Medical Forum.
6. Inhalants – Cayce recommended many but there is an inexpensive one, INSPIROL, in which you breathe the fumes from a tub.
7. Deep Breathing Exercises – Shallow Breathing can raise the blood pressure.
8. Glyco-Thymoline – This is a product that used to say on the box that it eliminated mucosity. Now it does not. Gargling with this and using it as a nose spray both alkalizes the system and eliminates mucus.

External Applications

1. Massages, specifically the manual lymph drainage massage. This is an extremely gentle massage, stroking in the direction of the heart, massaging under the arms and over the stomach when bathing.
2. Spinal Manipulation to stimulate the lymph and circulation.
3. Castor Oil Packs – these are wonderful!
4. EXERCISE: While all exercise stimulates the lymph, jumping on the rebounder is the best. If you do not have room for a rebounder, a jump-and-shake exercise works just as well. With feet slightly apart, you jump just a little and then shake the body. It is similar to dancing in African tribes that bob-and-shake type of dance.

The bounce and shake routine gets your heart pumping and your body moving so that your metabolism starts working. Follow the following steps to do the bounce and shake:

Standing with knees slightly bent, feet comfortably apart, bounce up and down easily without lifting heels off the ground
As you bounce, let your arms hang, relaxed, by your side. Shake your hands

Nod your head up and down in a comfortable range of motion, 2 to 4 inches
As you nod back and look up, breathe in through your nose to the count of 5, and then exhale to the count of 5 as you lower your head

During the first minute, breathe through your nose; During the second minute make a noise originating from the base of your throat – like snoring; Then breathe in through your nose, and out through puckered lips, as if blowing out a birthday candle.

Stop bouncing and shaking. Take a moment to feel the vibrations you have created throughout your body.

ATTENTION: The superficial lymphatic system is located in the sub-dermal layer just beneath the skin. It is continuous throughout the entire body — There are also deep lymphatic systems but by working on the superficial lymphatic system, you can affect drainage throughout the entire lymphatic system.

LYMPH GLANDS: Alternative Medicine Forum

Some of the important and mysterious parts of the body are the various glands. These select their required substances from which they synthesize new compounds.

Upon the work of these secretions which the glands send forth into the body depends digestion, absorption and utilization of all food elements, and the very existence of cells.

No physiological or mental activity is possible without them. In their absence the body and its activities would cease to be. Manifestly, the glands cannot pick their required elements from the blood unless their progenitors were previously taken in the foods eaten.

The lymph vessels are fine tubes which accompany the blood vessels. They contain the lymph, a colorless, alkaline fluid, partly derived from the blood, partly from the juices of the partaken foods.

To the lymph tubes belong the lymph glands, which are distributed over the whole system, having been given the task of extracting poisonous substances from the lymph.

The lymph travels through the whole body like the blood, gathers in larger and larger vessels, and finally flows into the large veins near the heart; here it mixes with the blood, passes through the kidneys and lungs, and finally enters the heart as fresh new blood.

Cause:

The more toxic the poisons and mucus materials taken into the system, the more often the glands accumulate this bad waste from the lymph system and we have glandular swellings over various parts of the body.

An impure blood stream, constipation and a generally toxic body condition cause the glands to swell up and become painful. These may be on the neck, under the armpits, groin, etc.

Rebuilding Glands:

Formula for rebuilding glands using sarsaparilla, licorice, ginseng and astragulus as found in the Adrenal Newsletter. [NL 2-3] NOTE: Cayce has a Formula 636 that is similar and recommended to be used with the change of the seasons.

What Can be Done for a Malfunctioning Thyroid? From a question to Dr. Christopher in his Newsletter. His Answer: “The thyroid, through the hormone thyroxine determines growth, controls body temperature, regulates the metabolism or the burning of food in the body and influences, to a great extent, mental and emotional balance.Also, it is of special importance for the proper functioning of the reproductive system. The inter-relationship between reproductive functions and thyroid functions is very complex and not entirely
understood, but it is known that various changes, especially in girls and women, are apt to cause changes in thyroid functions.
For instance, a slight enlargement of the thyroid gland is common at puberty, during pregnancy and menopause.

“When the thyroid gland is functioning properly, we are hardly aware of its existence. It stores practically all of the body’s supply of iodine, releases thyroxine into the blood stream at intervals and regulates all the bodily functions we have mentioned above.

Disorders of the thyroid gland are apparently caused by two conditions:

1. lack of sufficient iodine in the diet, so that the thyroid cannot obtain enough to manufacture thyroxine, or
2. some disorder of the body which creates a demand for more thyroxine than the gland can manufacture.

Mullein Oil: We have had earaches in our family which resulted from congested lymph glands and colds. Although we treated the problem with garlic oil and B&B tincture, the problem did not clear up. By inserting oil of Mullein into the ear, however, we were able to stop the irritation in the ear as well as in the accompanying glands.

Alfalfa Helps Family Survive Concentration Camp
Alfalfa can be used as a food or a food supplement. It contains essential hormones and enzymes necessary to keep the pituitary and adrenal glands functioning. There is a story we have told at many lectures and classes about the family that was incarcerated in a concentration camp during the Nazi occupation of Europe. This particular family found the strength to carry them through to the end of the war when they were released. The key was an alfalfa plant growing in the corner of the compound, inside the fence.

Each member of the family secretly permitted themselves a few leaves of the plant every day… allowing the alfalfa plant to replenish its leaves throughout the long months. The family obtained the necessary nutriments from the plant. These nutriments were not provided by the inferior and scarce prison food. The family maintained their health while others around them dropped dead from malnutrition. [NL 3-1]

Dr. DAVID WILLIAMS

There is a complex circulatory system in the body whose function can mean health or disease for each of us. You may have heard the name of this system, but you might not know what it does or how it works. In fact you likely think I’m talking about the blood circulation system. But what I’m talking about is the other circulation system—the lymphatic system.

Most people have a fair understanding about the blood circulation system of the body, and many people have heard of the lymph nodes, but relatively few people know how significant the entire lymph system really is. In fact, our bodies have twice the amount of lymph as blood and there are twice as many lymphatic vessels as there are blood vessels.

The lymphatic system also includes our bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, tonsils, appendix, Peyer’s patches, and other organs in addition to the network of vessels that helps circulate critical body fluids.

The Second System Finishes the Job

As blood circulates through the arteries—then capillaries where it exchanges nutrients and hormones for waste products, and then into the veins—it leaks fluids. The lymph (a nearly clear liquid) does what the blood can’t do; it carries water, food, and oxygen to the cells. In turn, the cells produce proteins and waste products and then the lymph absorbs these products and carries them away. Any random bacteria that enter the body also find their way into this intercellular fluid. The fluid will return to the blood stream, but first, because it becomes contaminated with cell waste products, it must be cleaned. This is accomplished by filtering the lymph through the lymph nodes.

A Nod to the Nodes

At one time or another, everybody has felt congested nodes, especially in the neck, armpit, or groin. When these little glands, as they’re often called, are congested, they become swollen and tender. Toxins and poisons from something as simple as a cut finger can cause pain and swelling in the armpit nodes; an infected toe might cause the same type of feeling in the groin area nodes. One place where we almost always notice lymph nodes is in the neck. When you have a sore throat or sinus congestion, you might become alarmed if you suddenly find a lump in your neck. Usually it is nothing more than a hard-working, efficient lymph node.

It’s Heartless, So Help It!


Although the lymph system has millions of vessels all over the body (just like the blood system) there is one big difference. It has no pump like the heart to keep it moving. Instead lymph is moved by breathing, walking, intestinal activity, and muscle action. As muscles tighten, lymph vessels are squeezed and the lymph is pushed through the system and through the filtering nodes on its way back to the veins and the heart.

If your lymph system becomes clogged, you have a problem, and the result might be any of a number of conditions—upper respiratory infection, sinus and ear infections, throat problems, colds, tonsillitis, or even bronchitis and pneumonia. Some other things that can be involved include recurrent low back ache, tennis elbow, sprained ankles, and even frequent nighttime urination.
Obviously, for good health, we need to keep our lymph system moving, so exercise is essential to make our muscles contract, the lymph vessels squeeze, and the fluid move. Something else you can do is find the reflex point that helps stimulate lymphatic drainage in the upper part of the body. It is located at the bottom part of the breast bone, or sternum. By vigorously rubbing this area for about two minutes, you can stimulate the lymph system.

We can also help lymph nodes drain by gently rubbing or milking them toward the heart. Working away from the heart will only irritate them, so be sure you work toward the heart. Use a lubricant (like one of the medicated rubs) and start under the jaw and milk down the throat on each side of the big muscle on both sides of the neck. Then, start at the base of the skull with your thumbs just behind the ears. Push under the skull, into the neck, with firm pressure slowly going toward the collar bone. Continue to do this, and each time move the thumbs closer together toward the spinal column. Doing this alone has relieved headaches and neck tension.

Another tip that will help the lymph system is to take both Vitamin C a natural source of vitamin A. I recommend 2000 mg of vitamin C and 5000 IU of vitamin A daily.

One other suggestion is an easy technique called “auxiliary traction.” It’s a 10-dollar word meaning armpit pull— exercise for your lymph system.
Now you know something about the lymph system and its workings. If you have any of the problems I mentioned, or if you begin to feel that familiar touch of sore throat, you can take action. You can also routinely help your lymphatic system by doing some of the procedures I’ve outlined on a regular basis. I know you’ll find these techniques invaluable for yourself and your family.

Lymphatic congestion or stagnation is a serious problem for many cancer patients. Undigested food, infectious material, dead cells, toxins, and other debris have to be carried off by the lymphatic system. Thickened and sluggish lymph results in swelling and discomfort.

Very few people understand the humble working of the lymphatic system. Basically, the lymphatic system consists of one-way channels into which excess fluids, called lymph, are absorbed. This fluid consists of waste materials and some white blood cells. It is not under pressure and only moves because of exercise or muscle contraction. Lymph moves towards the heart where it empties into veins. The two largest areas of lymph collection are just below the clavicles, areas that are often swollen or tender due to congestion in the lymphatic system. The left side carries more fluid than the right, explaining why so many people experience worse swelling on the left side.

Many patients suffered from congestion or conditions such as mastitis before developing cancer. The lymphatic system benefits from alkalization of the diet and improved digestion. Dietary improvement and lymphatic stimulation—massage and exercise—combined with herbs that aid lymphatic purification support the lymphatic system’s ability to carry off debris. As a general rule, there will be only minimal improvement in places such as the axilla or groin until the thoracic duct is freed of stagnation.

Move arms and legs, Rebounder for exercise, massage body in direction of heart.

NOTE: I had a lymph massage at the ARE clinic in Phoenix Arizona. It was totally different from the massages I have at the ARE clinic in Virginia Beach. Angie used a machine to keep the lymph ducts open. She really worked my lymph hard and I felt it immediately. I had developed an ear infection traveling by plane and, within 1 hour, the infection was GONE! I was advised to drink a lot of water before and after the lymph treatment as water stimulates and drains the lymph.

NOTES FROM A TRADITIONAL DOCTOR ON LYMPH:

LYMPHATIC HEALTH:
From Stanley Rockson, MD, who serves as both the chief of consultative cardiology and the director of the Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders at Stanford University School of Medicine: He described the lymphatic system as being like a crossroads between the circulatory and immune systems in that it is “responsible for communication within the area around the cell, for supporting the fluid environment surrounding cells and between tissues, and also for maintaining the volume of that fluid.”

The lymphatic system is unique because it consists of multiple and varied organs that work together to provide a supportive environment for cells. Specifically, the lymphatic system is composed of organs (the spleen, thymus and tonsils), tissues (nodes) and an intricate network of highly permeable capillaries through which lymph (a blend of proteins and fluids) flows throughout the body. Lymph contains white blood cells called lymphocytes. Like a team of well-trained maintenance workers, lymphocytes use antibodies to mop up interstitial fluid found between tissues and fluid leaked by blood vessels. Highly specialized lymph nodes located throughout the body, including clusters in the neck, armpits and groin, act as filtering stations along the network of lymphatic vessels.

In addition to flushing out waste products and microorganisms, the lymphatic system also helps maintain the body’s internal environment, including controlling immune traffic. “When the body perceives an invader, such as a virus, messages are sent via the lymph system to mobilize a response,” Dr. Rockson explained. “Antibodies produced within the lymph nodes are released to attack the virus. When it’s working well, we stay healthy — and if we’re sick, it helps us get healthy again.”
A number of conditions, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, diabetes and other metabolic issues can impair the lymphatic system, in which case special care is required. Otherwise, it’s not really all that difficult to keep things functioning smoothly — and good health and vitality are the rewards for doing so. Here’s Dr. Rockson’s advice on how best to keep the lymphatic system in optimal working order…

EXERCISE: While the cardiovascular system has the heart working on its behalf to pump blood throughout the body, the lymphatic system has no primary organ to circulate lymph, instead relying on the muscular contractions that accompany exercise and regular movement of the human body. Though I’d heard that rebound exercise (for instance, jumping rope or hopping on a trampoline) can be helpful in maintaining lymph health, Dr. Rockson told me that’s not necessary. In fact, he said, “jumping on a trampoline is no more effective than brisk walking. The key is to engage the muscles, joints and ligaments in regular exercise, which keeps lymph flowing through the body so it can carry out its job.”

NUTRITION: The lymphatic system is distributed throughout the entire body, which means that all components of a healthy lifestyle help it function well. This, of course, includes a healthful diet. Calling it “a basic anatomical function,” Dr. Rockwell told me that in healthy people the lymph system pretty much takes care of itself. He points out, however, that Flavonoids from fruits, vegetables and herbs, seem to have some “augmenting functions” related to the lymph system. Hydration is also important, as is doing all that you can to support proper digestion and enhance absorption of nutrients.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE: During a recent spa visit, I saw something called manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD) offered on the menu, so I asked Dr. Rockson whether this is necessary or even helpful. The concept is that manual manipulation of nodes and skin encourages the fluid to circulate, helping the body dispose excess fluid and reduce edema (swelling). This can be helpful for people with lymphedema, but it is a specialized technique that requires medical knowledge, plus at least 200 hours of specific training. In fact, Dr. Rockwell cautioned, it can be harmful if performed incorrectly, especially for a person with a lymphatic disease, including lymphedema, among others. It’s not a good idea to try to perform lymphatic massage on yourself either, he said.
So, it turns out that the lymphatic system contributes much to our health, while requiring little in terms of special attention — consider it an extra benefit of good health habits that your lymph system functions better, too.

Source(s): Stanley Rockson, MD, FACP, FACC, is the Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.

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