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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water by Zu

Since I experience gout attacks from time to time, I am always on the look out for natural remedies to eliminate uric acid from my body.

In my search, I found that drinking lemon water in the mornings before you eat anything would help eliminate uric acid from my body but most importantly, I found out it has many other health benefits.

Here are some of the other benefits.

1. It help purify the blood and will also control a tendency to bleed.

2. It assist in lowering high blood pressure

3. It is effective at dissolving uric acid (often the cause of pain and inflammation in joints, also known as gout)and other poisons in the body.

4. It can help reduce symptoms of malaria, rheumatism, rickets and tuberculosis.

5. It help dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, kidney stones and pancreatic stones.

I will never look at lemons the same way again or complain about the price.

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

A Yeast Infection in Men Can Be Controlled Using Natural Remedies by jayeast261


September 15, 2011 – Generally all the animals have some yeast in their digestive tracts. Yeast is common in the human body also. But when a man’s body gets out of balance, the yeast can throw this balance off even more and cause many health related problems. A yeast infection in men should not be ignored as it may cause some serious consequences such as sexual dysfunction, and eventually even prostates. A yeast infection in men has also been known to effect the brain and cause blurred vision.
A man can get yeast infection several ways. Believe it or not, having sex with an infected partner is a very common reason. A Yeast Infection in Men may also be caused by using broad spectrum antibiotics. The natural flora, bacteria in your digestive tract, will keep the yeast in check. Antibiotics can kill off much of this beneficial bacteria thus allowing the yeast to overgrow and spread throughout a man’s body.
Yeast Infection in Men DOT Com discusses some of the symptoms that may be present from simple yeast infections such as headaches, dizziness, feeling tired or beat. Other symptoms of systematic yeast infections are excessive gas and bloating, blurry vision, digestive problems, craving for sweets, and getting irritated when feeling hungry, and shaking or trembling when hungry.
Systematic yeast infections may also occur in a person’s body without any noticeable symptoms at all, even for years. A Yeast Infection in Men may produce red blotches on the tip of the penis. These red blotches can itch and may even become painful. If you are experiencing pain when having sex, or even taking a simple shower, then you may have a yeast infection. And jock itch is a very common symptom of a yeast infection in men.
According to ‘The Infectious Disease Division of the Washington University School of Medicine’, the frequency of systematic fungal infections has increased recently which leads to the development of new antifungal agents. Yeastinfection-in-men.com gives information about some new drugs that have been created to act against a Yeast Infection in Men. Though these drugs are safer, the main disadvantage is that they are still extremely toxic and dangerous.
Some natural methods are available to get rid of your body from fungal and yeast infections. Since these natural treatments are not patentable, the medical community is not using such treatments. If you are having mood swings, lack of concentration, depression, anxiety or irritability, blurred vision, painful sex or showering, then you need to seriously consider using natural remedies for treatment.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Gout by Robert Brown




I just read the AARP article " 9 Types of Medication Older Adults Should Use with Caution" and I would like to share with you how I see it relating to gout.

At the top of this list of medications is NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs).  Medications such as Piroxicam (brand name Feldene) and Indomethacin (Indocin) are NSAIDs.

These types of medications are sometimes prescribed to persons suffering with gout.  I use to suffer with gout and have taken Indomethacin which was a very effective medication for me.  I now have my gout flare ups under control and I will talk more about that later.

Taking NSAID medications can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach or colon, increase blood pressure, affect your kidneys and may affect your heart.

Stay with me because I have not gotten to the worse part yet.

If you suffer with gout and have a heart condition (or any condition where you have to take a blood thinner such as asprin or Plavix) and your gout flares up, taking a NSAID medication to reduce or eliminate the gout pain just increased your risk of stomach or colon bleeding.

My brother suffered with gout and also had a serious heart condition.  He had to take the blood thinners because of his heart.  One day after having stomach surgery, his gout flared up and he could not take any of the NSAIDs because it would cause internal bleeding.  The gout effected his hands, feet, elbows, ankles and knees all at the same time. I can only imagine the pain he was in.

My brother died because of other complications but could only escape the gout pain threw death.

There are many alternate ways to get your gout under control and you will find some of them on this blog.


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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Angelina Jolie's search for cancer cure has been futile - until Now by Zu

That was the subject of an email I received this morning from the author of "The One Minute Cure", Madison Cavanaugh. READ IT AND YOU BE THE JUDGE.


"Hollywood has had it with cancer," screams USA Today
in its July 29, 2008 issue concerning celebrities that have
vowed to conquer cancer.

Just as in the general population, there has been a
growing epidemic of cancer among celebrities and
public figures, such as in the recent cases of
Patrick Swayze, Cristina Applegate, Sheryl Crow,
Melissa Etheridge, Farrah Fawcett, Ted Kennedy,
Kylie Minogue, Rudy Giuliani, Lance Armstrong,
just to name a few.

Even more celebrities have lost loved ones to cancer,
such as:

Angelina Jolie, Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell (who all lost
their mothers to cancer); Paul McCartney (who lost his first
wife, Linda, to breast cancer); CBS news anchor Katie Couric
(who lost her husband to colon cancer); American Idol David
Cook (who lost his maternal grandfather to lung cancer);
Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News (who lost his mother to
lymphoma and his sister to breast cancer); S. Epatha
Merkerson of "Law and Order" (who lost 2 of her very best
friends to lung cancer) ... and the list goes on.

Cancer has become a much bigger threat to human lives --
and has caused more deaths -- than all the wars of the
world combined.  In the U.S. alone, every 60 seconds,
someone dies from cancer -- and that's like losing as
many people as we did on 9/11 every 2 days.

Here's another grim statistic:  Every 3 minutes, someone
new is diagnosed with cancer.  Is it any wonder, then,
that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, America Ferrera,
Meryl Streep, Lance Armstrong, Scarlett Johansson, Forest
Whitaker, Hilary Swank, Charlize Theron and dozens of
other big-name celebrities banded together to put an end
to cancer during a one-hour television special titled
"Stand Up 2 Cancer?"  The telethon aired on Friday,
September 5, 2008, on all 3 networks (ABC, CBS and NBC)
to raise funds for cancer research.

The problem with raising funds for cancer research is this:

The funds eventually go towards cancer research that does
NOT cure cancer.  In the 95 years that health
organizations like the American Cancer Society have
been dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem, there has been VERY LITTLE PROGRESS made in
the curing of the deadly disease.  Instead, the incidence
of cancer has grown exponentially over the last hundred
years.

A single cancer fundraising campaign, such as the Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer, for instance, raises
approximately $150 million in funds for cancer
research.  Tens of billions of dollars have been
raised by all the fundraising campaigns combined
- and yet, according to the American Cancer Society,
there's still a 41% probability that an individual,
male or female, will develop cancer in his or her
lifetime (or die from it)!

Why have all the billions of dollars raised for
cancer research been FUTILE in curing cancer?

Many people, including the Chairman of the Cancer
Prevention Coalition, Dr. Samuel Epstein, state
that the priorities of health organizations that
claim to be dedicated to finding a cancer cure are
"economically motivated, and reflect conflicts of
interests with the pharmaceutical industry,
the pesticide industry, and the mammography
industry."

Another reason why attempts at curing cancer have
been futile thus far is because the funds raised
have been allocated to raising public awareness
of the merits of the 3 conventional cancer
therapies - that is, chemotherapy, radiation and
surgery.

And yet, Oncologist Dr. Tullio Simoncini states
that according to his polls and questionnaires,
"75 percent of doctors say they'd refuse
chemotherapy if they were struck with cancer
due to its ineffectiveness and its devastating
side effects."  In fact, the medical journal,
"Clinical Oncology," published the results of a
study in December 2004, wherein it was shown that
chemotherapy has a success rate of just over
2 percent for all cancers!  [That's a FAILURE
rate of 98%!]

Therefore, funneling research funds towards the
advancement of ineffective therapies that don't
eliminate the root CAUSE of cancer will always be
a losing proposition.

The fact is, the business of "curing" cancer - or any
disease, for that matter -- has become an overcomplicated
system that is usually invasive and expensive.  More
often than not, it also does more harm than good - and
the "good" that it does is limited to relieving only
the SYMPTOMS of the disease, and not its CAUSE.

But now, there is a simple and natural therapy that
is scientifically proven to eradicate cancer -
without the need for surgery, drugs or radiation.
In fact, this therapy has been prescribed and
administered by more than 15,000 European doctors,
naturopaths and health practitioners to heal not
just cancer but most other diseases, including AIDS,
heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's
Disease and diabetes, to name a few.

Before I found this therapy, my father died of
colon cancer in 1999.

It was painful for him, but maybe even more painful
for us, his family, to watch as he writhed in agony
during the last 6 months of his life.  If you ever
witness someone you love die like this, it will change
your life forever, just as it has changed mine.

If you thought that experience must've been awful,
my nightmare continued when, not long after my father
died, my sister was stricken with cervical cancer; and then
my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Both of
them are in remission now because their respective cancers
were surgically removed.  But I couldn't help but fear that
their cancers would recur just like my father's cancer did
after a few years of remission -- and I was afraid that they,
too, might die just as my father did.

This is why I've been tireless in my pursuit to find a cure
for cancer -- to save the lives of my beloved mother and
sister.  My search led me to find this scientifically proven
therapy that proved to be much more than I was looking for.

Alternative health practitioners, as well as researchers
and doctors, have yet to find a disease that does NOT
respond well to this therapy.  And best of all, when
this self-administered one-minute therapy is used
properly, there are no known risks.

When I stumbled upon this remarkable therapy, I used it
on myself to successfully eradicate a chronic throat
inflammation (that I feared would become cancerous)
in just 2 weeks -- and my husband experienced a
SPECTACULAR reversal of a serious lymphatic condition
that he had suffered from all his life, and which was
considered "incurable."  I knew then that this therapy
was the closest thing to a panacea that I had been
looking for.

I began to think that it would be a DISSERVICE to humanity
to keep information about this therapy available only to the
limited number of people who stumbled upon it by accident
(like I did).  That's why I sat down and wrote "The One-Minute
Cure: The Secret to Healing Virtually All Diseases".

Even as I was writing the book, I knew I'd meet with
tremendous opposition because the simple therapy which
is detailed in the book, represents the biggest threat
to the trillion-dollar revenues of the pharmaceutical
and medical industries.

Today, I remain convinced that if all the funds raised
for cancer research were dedicated to putting this book
in the hands of every man and woman on the planet, we
could not only stamp out cancer altogether but also have
a world that is free of disease.

I urge you to get this book today and learn the
one-minute cure for yourself - and give a copy of the
book to all the people you care about, as well as people
who are battling disease, or people who don't have
health insurance - before the "powers that be"
in the pharmaceutical industry force this book
out of circulation.

Wishing you the best of health and freedom from disease.

To Learn More about Madison Cavanaugh and "The One Minute Cure" Click Here to Watch The Video. 

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Is There A Cure for Cancer and All Diseases?

Hey guys, according to Madison Cavanaugh in her book "The Secret to Healing Virtually All Diseases", The One Minute Cure. This information has been floating around the internet for awhile. Research it yourself.

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Start by Clicking On This Link To Watch The Video "They" Don't Want You To See.

 

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Natural remedies can treat arthritic hands


Dear Dr. Gott: My 67-year-old husband has recently become affected by arthritis pain in his hands. They swell and his knuckles seem to "stick." What are some ways of dealing with this problem? He is currently taking aspirin for the pain, but we'd like to know if a supplement or anything else would be helpful.
Dear Reader: There are more than 100 types of arthritis, the most common of which is osteoarthritis. This form typically occurs as we age and is the result of joint cartilage breakdown.
While typically seen in seniors, anyone can develop osteoarthritis; it generally affects weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees and spine, but may be present in just about any joint in the body.
To determine if this is the cause of your husband's hand pain, I suggest he make an appointment with his physician for an examination, blood work and X-rays.
Other types of arthritis can cause similar symptoms but may require different treatment. I will answer your question as though he has osteoarthritis since it is the most likely cause.
Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin can relieve pain and swelling, but do not use more than the recommended dose because they may upset the stomach.
Glucosamine chondroitin may prevent further damage and rebuild lost cartilage.
Topical castor oil, or castor oil-based lotions with capsaicin or menthol (such as Castiva), applied to the affected areas twice a day can reduce pain.
A purple grape juice and liquid pectin combination has been found to reduce pain and swelling while increasing mobility. Simply mix 8 ounces of the juice with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the liquid pectin; drink up to three times a day. When pain levels have been lowered, reduce the pectin to 1 to 2 teaspoons and drink the mixture once or twice a day as a maintenance dose.
Other readers have had success using 4 ounces of grape juice and 8 ounces of apple juice, and a few brave souls have even taken the pectin without any juice at all. Apple pectin capsules have also been found beneficial by some, but they may be difficult to find.
Beyond that, prescription anti-inflammatory and pain medications may be recommended. Exercise and physical therapy will keep the joints moving. Heat or ice applied to the affected areas several times a day may also relieve pain.
There are many options, so I urge your husband to see a physician to get to the bottom of the situation. Together, they can then come up with a treatment plan that will successfully ease pain, improve hand mobility and prevent further damage.
Write to Dr. Gott, c/o NEA-United Media, 200 Madison Ave., Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10016.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Natural Remedies for Constipation by Zu

Here are a few natural remedies for constipation:

1.  Drink two glasses of papaya juice after meal and drink lots of water.  (also eat green leafy vegetables & fruits)

2.  Put 1 teaspoon of molasses in a glass of 4 to 8 ozs of water, squeeze the juice of a lemon into the glass, stir and heat for about 30 seconds. Do this at night before going to bed, problem solved by morning.

3.  Also at night before going to bed, drink a glass of natural apple juice and about 10 minutes later drink a glass of water and there again problem solved by morning.

4.  Don't forget castor oil is a great natural remedy.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Natural Gout Treatment - Alkaline Water as a Natural Gout Remedy by John Mepham

I discussed the value of drinking water in natural gout treatment in earlier articles. Of course all types of water are not equal, for example hard water is better than soft because of its additional mineral content and distilled water is acidic. Probably the best of all waters for natural gout treatment is alkaline water, also called ionized water.
The reason is that alkaline water has a higher pH value than other kinds. Alkaline water is water with more oxygen, in this case OH-, not O2. Drinking it makes the body more alkaline. In this state, the body is likely to excrete more uric acid. Reducing uric acid levels to below 6.0 mg/dL (men), slightly less in women, is the target of most forms of gout treatment whether drug medications or natural remedies. Alkaline water is also an antioxidant which squelches free radicals.
MAKING ALKALINE WATER
Most people are not able to buy alkaline water at their local supermarket or grocery store. You have to make it yourself. It's not difficult. Basically you can either add alkaline drops to regular water or you can have a water ionizer do it for you. Alkaline drops can be purchased via the Internet and delivered to you, search alkaline water drops, or alkaline drops.
Ionizers are easily installed to your faucet (tap). Most people will not need a plumber or next door neighbour. The ionizers of course cost more, but the water they produce is cheaper over time, say the manufacturers of one leading brand, than buying bottled water of various kinds. So it will pay in the end to think long term and fork out more cash.
For a quality ionizer expect to pay from US$769 to US$2,495 for a top-of-the-range-model. (These are U.S. prices. Prices will vary in other countries). You also need to replace the ionizer's biostone filter about every nine months. Filters cost from US$55 to US$85. The ionizer may last up to 20 years.
IONIZERS ARE BETTER THAN DROPS
As well as being cheaper than drops, ionizers can be adjusted to produce a water pH of a specific value more accurately. Set it to pH 8.5 or pH 9.0 for example. They can also produce purified water and leave you with acidic water, which has its uses. Moreover, the best water ionizers adjust for the overall quality of water supply input. By so doing, they produce a correct pH level, irrespective of water supply quality, water pressure and flow rate.
After a period of drinking alkaline water your body pH should rise. How will you know? Saliva pH can be tested with pH test strips (search pH test strips or pH stix). Your saliva pH is a good indication of your body's pH levels. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions for using them carefully. Record numbers and watch for trend changes over time. A few tests are not enough.
ALKALINE WATER TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials from delighted former gout sufferers can be found in many places on the Internet. Unfortunately they are not everything for every gout sufferer because gout is a complicated, still not wholly understood disease, and because what works for one sufferer may not work for others.
Moreover, however sincerely meant, and truthfully stated, testimonials may not be accurate in the long term because gout can go into remission and lie low for a long period before flaring up again. On the other hand there are testimonials from people who have not had a gout attack for 1-2 years or more, and this probably indicates a cure has been achieved.
Testimonials from gout sufferers, (one is a doctor), about the value of alkaline water can be read at http://www.ionizers.org/alkalife-testimonials.html and at http://www.waterionizer.org/site/898596/page/443030#33
Hopefully these indicate that the theory has indeed shaken hands with the practice, and the rejoicing is happily justified. Most gout sufferers hope for a natural remedy for gout. Taking account of pH is part of natural gout treatment.
NB. The contents of this article contain medical information not medical advice. Please always discuss gout remedies with your doctor or other health care professional before implementing anything.
John Mepham has spent much time researching gout. His best tip for curing gout naturally? Get to your ideal weight whatever the sacrifices may be. Learn more about natural gout treatment and natural remedies for gout at http://www.gout-smashers-guide.com It's an e-book with an emphasis on natural gout treatment.


pHion is the category leader when it pertains to pH balancing of the body.

Scientist Discover Gonorrhea "Superbug" by Stephens Spencer Davis/The Slatest

Some scary news on the STD front.
Scientists have discovered a “superbug” strain of gonorrhea in Japan that is resistant to all antibiotics currently used to fight the sexually transmitted disease, Reutersreports.
Researchers worry that the strain, called H041, could transform the easily treated infection into a global health threat, and say that it has already proven resistant to the only antibiotics that are still effective in treating gonorrhea.
One of the researcher’s who discovered the strain called it both “alarming” and "predictable.”
"Since antibiotics became the standard treatment for gonorrhea in the 1940s, this bacterium has shown a remarkable capacity to develop resistance mechanisms to all drugs introduced to control it," said the researcher, Magnus Unemo.
If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to ectopic pregnancy and infertility in women.
Unemo sees the strain’s discovery in Japan as part of a larger pattern. "Japan has historically been the place for the first emergence and subsequent global spread of different types of resistance in gonorrhea," he said.
There were indications that gonorrhea could become a superbug last year, when reports emerged from Hong Kong, China, Australia, and other parts of Asia about the disease’s resistance to drugs.
The STD is one of the most common in the world and there are about 700,000 cases annually in the United States alone.
Unemo is slated to present details of his findings at a conference of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Disease Research later Monday.

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Get Rid of Gout for Good by Dr. Chad Laurence

If you have ever known anyone that has suffered gout, you have probably heard horror stories of sudden severe pain in their big toe, or crystal formation on the top of their ears, along with painful and inflamed joints. Gout can occur anywhere in the body, and usually lasts 3-12 days. It is estimated that between 2 and 5 million people suffer from Gout, a condition that in most cases can be alleviated and prevented by natural means. Gout accounts for about 5% of all types of Arthritis, and is most common in men over the age of 40. Once alleviated, it may take months or even years to return, with each subsequent time potentially becoming worse. Simple changes in lifestyle and diet, as well as other naturally remedies can help Gout sufferers, as well as contribute to preventing Gout.
Gout is an arthritic type that is characterized by pain and inflammation in joints. It is caused when Uric Acid levels increase in the blood and is called hyperuricemia. Gout is mostly caused by increased dietary intake of purine-rich foods, such as red meat and High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Studies show that 75% of Gout sufferers will experience sudden redness, swelling, and sudden pain in their big toe, caused when uric acid crystallizes in your joints. The body then causes tissue inflammation to protect the joint, ultimately leading to excruciating pain for many people. When uric acid levels rise in the body, other health conditions can develop, including elevated cholesterol, hypertension, kidney stones, heart disease, and diabetes.
The most effective natural ways to rid of gout is to modify your diet. This includes lowering blood sugar, which can significantly lower inflammation levels in the body. Studies suggest that by simply lowering blood sugar gout risks can decrease up to 85%. Recent research has indicated that men who drink 1 to 2 sugary drinks per day have an 85% more likelihood of developing gout than those who drank 1 sugary drink per month. The best way to lower sugar is to eliminate HFCS from the diet, which includes all soft drinks and sugary beverages. Replace it with 10-12 glasses of water per day, and feel free to add a little bit of lemon juice to it. By increasing hydration and water consumption, this will help flush uric acid in the body. Add more exercise, as this allows circulation to increase, and again using the body's natural talents of circulation by stabilizing insulin levels. Research has also shown that exercise helps to increase your immune system, blood flow, and can decrease risk factors for diabetes.
Sorry folks, but alcohol can be a contributor to gout, and eliminating red wine and alcohol is imperative. Although red wine has many benefits towards health, this is one instance where it is best to avoid consumption. Alcohol causes dehydration, and for Gout sufferers, it can elevate insulin and uric acid levels, which can contribute to the onset of diabetes and gout.
Two fantastic ways to counteract and prevent Gout is to increase intake of persian cherry juice, or "tart cherries", and to consume celery seed. These cherries contain powerful phytochemicals called anthocyanins and bioflavanoids, which help prevent arthritis and gout, and can be found in most organic food stores. Persian cherry juice is very pure, containing up to 50-60 cherries per ounce, and contains less sugar. Celery seed help clear toxins and uric acid crystals from the body, and is an exceptional anti-inflammatory. Celery seed also helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Both can be found in your local organic food store. If one were so inclined, strawberries, a variety of other berries, and Nutmeg have also shown to have anti-inflammatory properties useful for gout.
Many conventional medications and over the counter NSAIDS have shown to help Gout sufferers. The only caveat is that many prescription and over the counter medications can incur a variety of side effects, including gastrointestinal problems and bleeding, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, rashes, dizziness, weight gain, fatigue, breathing issues, kidney and liver problems among many others. Because Gout can continue throughout the duration of one's lifetime, many people choose to take natural routes to prevention and relief, as opposed to consuming drugs for gout throughout their entire lifetime.
Gout can be a painful and debilitating condition, and there are 5 great ways to prevent and relieve these symptoms. This includes 1) increasing exercise, 2) eliminating high fructose corn syrup, fructose, sodas, sugary drinks, desserts, breads, and other sugary foods, 3) eliminating foods rich in purine content such as red meats, sardines, anchovies, and yeast from the diet, 4) reducing alcohol consumption of beer, red wine, and other alcoholic beverages, 5) increasing intake of tart cherries, strawberries, Persian cherry Juice, other berries, and celery seed, and 6) increasing water intake to flush uric acid. By making healthier choices throughout your life, many of these adverse health conditions can be avoided. So goes the famous saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Dr. Chad Laurence is in private family practice at Corrective Chiropractic in Hockessin, Delaware. After earning his doctorate from Life University of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia, Dr. Laurence began practicing chiropractic in 2000. Before his chiropractic studies, Dr. Laurence received a BS degree in Microbiology from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Laurence is one of fewer than 400 doctors worldwide to be recognized as a distinguished fellow of Chiropractic Biophysics. His practice focuses on structural correction of the spine, nutrition, massage therapy, acupuncture, family care, and pediatrics as well as support after personal injury and auto accidents. He has published articles in regional health publications, including The News Journal, Vital Magazine, Living Well Magazine, Healthy Results, Delaware Today, and Progressive Health.
His practice is located at Corrective Chiropractic, 7503-A Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware. Contact him at 302-234-1115, drchad@correctivechiro.net, or on the Web at http://www.correctivechiro.net.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Stroke - What it is and what to do

A stroke is a severe event that causes the blood to be blocked from getting to an area of the brain and results in damage to that region of the brain. When a stoke occurs and the symptoms last for 24 hours or less and it is followed by a full recovery of lost functions then that episode is called translent ischemic attack or (TIA). These episodes usually last only a few minutes and are warning signs.
The symptoms of a stroke include loss or impairment of sensation, movement, slurred speech, headaches, confusion, dizziness, visual problems, difficulty swallowing, and certain specific functions controlled by the area of the brain that is damaged, such as those mentioned above.
With a stroke 1/3 of the victims will completely recover, another 1/3 will have partial loss of function and still another 1/3 will not survive at all. You can recover from partial paralysis - in many cases you can learn to walk again, however loss of intellectual functioning is more difficult to recover from.
A Stroke has been found to be the most common cause of neurological damage in the industrialized world. And the most common causes of strokes are a thickening of the lining of arteries, called arteriosclerosis, hypertension, also called high blood pressure or both. Other risk factors include smoking, age, elevated blood fats, blood platelet stickiness which seems to accompany raised levels of red cells, a recent heart attack, diabetes, nutrient deficiencies, atrial fibrillation, and a history of a damaged heart valve.
To protect yourself from a stroke, screen for and address each of these issues before you are unable to do anything to avoid the stroke.
It has also been found that those stroke patients who receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy within the first 6 hours will often improve considerably, soon afterwards. And this can even help if you had a stroke years ago you can often repair some of the damaged cells. Often these cells are not dead just dormant.
For relief of muscular paralysis aromatherapy can be helpful. Rosemary, basil and lavender essential oils are supportive for this purpose. You can message the spinal column and paralyzed body parts of the stroke patient with one quart rubbing alcohol containing an ounce each of rosemary, basil and lavender.
Change your diet to one that is natural, organic and whole foods. The emphasis should be on onions, vegetables, garlic, unprocessed fats and fresh fruit. Also foods that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as fresh water fish, seeds and raw nuts, wild salmon, whole grains, fresh vegetables, broccoli, kelp and sprouts.
Avoid semi-solid fats, deep-fried foods, and animal fats, plant sources of estrogens like soybeans and peanuts and limit your intake of alcoholic drinks.
To help with improving lost circulation to the legs, arms, hands and feet use the herbs: hyssop, yarrow, elder flowers and rosemary. Rosemary, damiana lavender, and Siberian ginseng can help to nourish and to enhance the nervous system.
The application of ice, water, steam, and hot and cold temperatures is called hydrotherapy and can be used to maintain and help restore health. These treatments include steam baths, sitz baths, full body immersion, saunas, hot and cold compresses and colonic irrigation.
The following supplements will also help with prevention and recovery from a stroke and they are: vitamin B6, vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and omega-3 fatty acids.
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