Wishing You and Yours A Safe and Healthy Happy New Year!!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I want to wish Everyone Warmest Wishes and Merry Christmas!!
Stay Healthy and Well!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Natural Remedies for Common Health Concerns
Our immune system is nature's way of keeping us healthy. In the past, most people thought that our immune system only related to our general state of health. Physicians routinely removed some of the most important organs of our immune system. I had my tonsils removed when I was 3 years old. And many people have no appendix. Today we know better.
We know that the immune system seems to have a primitive intelligence. It is a marriage of organs and body systems that all work together in order to protect our body as a whole. There are so many things that contribute to the decline in the health of our immune systems. These include a poor diet, stress, and overuse of antibiotics just to name a few.
We have alternatives to prescription drugs, whose only function is symptomatic. There are known substances that can assist us in stimulating immune function. These substances encourage the elimination of toxins, stimulate liver and kidney function as well as speed recovery when we do get ill.
Some types of alternative approaches used include such holistic practices as herbology, homeopathy and aromatherapy. Nutritional remedies are also quite effective for an immune boost.
Some of the common herbs that we use to give our immune systems this boost against bacterial, viral and parasitic infections include: citrus seed extract, Echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, licorice root, vitamin C and shiitake mushrooms. There are so many options out there that it can get quite overwhelming. How do you know what works? How do we know which one to use?
I would like to share with you some of the research on natural methods of healing that can be used for several common conditions for which antibiotics are usually prescribed. As always, seek the guidance of a professional if you suspect any illness. Work with this professional, whether he be Western, Eastern, homeopathic or natural care provider. I would also love to hear from you. What works for you? Do you have old family remedies that have proven helpful?
Acne
The natural program outlined shows good to excellent results in 92% of patients. Dietary manipulation and avoidance of certain substances such as soft drinks is well known. Vitamins A, E, B6, and zinc show promise as wellas benzoyl peroxide and essential oils.
Bladder Infection
Cranberry juice is the #1 choice in the treatment of bladder infection. This can be combined with blueberry juice. Acidophilus and Vitamins C, A and beta-carotene have been used effectively. Extra fluids, good hygiene and frequent urination are effective preventive strategies. Thyme oil and tea tree oil can be used for chronic infection. Homeopathic remedies are also effective.
Common Cold and Flu
High doses of Vitamin C can be taken without harm. What your body does not need, it will not use. Take up to point of diarrhea and then back down to the dose just before diarrhea. Zinc or vitamin C lozenges can be used to treat a cold. Essential oils are useful. Echinacea is used to effectively tweak the immune system during cold and flu season as well. Make sure to get plenty of rest and keep yourself hydrated, if you do develop a cold or flu symptoms.
Intestinal Infection with Diarrhea
Lactobacillus bifidobacterium, used as directed, builds those important intestinal bacteria back up. Many of these are killed during antibiotic treatment along with the bad guys. L.bifidobactreium supplement our intestinal immunity during these times.
Sinusitis
Herbs and essential oils can be used to treat sinusitus. Humidified air is a great transport for oils as well as keeping the air less dry and irritating. Avoid potential allergens during these times.
Vaginitis
Use of a tampon soaked in essential oil, especially tea tree oil, has been found to be effective in the treatment of simple vaginitis. It is also applied externally with good effect. Unsweetened yogurt douches are used by many as a natural alternative. Acidophilus keeps your vaginal environment well balanced. Vitamins such as C, A and E are always effective immune boosters.
Disclaimer:ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. Do not diagnose yourself. It is very important to work with your health care provider. Many of these and other remedies are widely accepted today. However, what looks like simple vaginitis can be much more, for example. That is why you should seek the services of a professional. Most professionals will work with you to incorporate any natural therapies that you wish to utilize, provided they do not counteract treatment prescribed. Work with your care provider, for your own safety.
These and so many other natural forms of therapy, both preventive and symptomatic relief, are used effectively and safely everyday. Any comments, suggestions, family remedies or stories are greatly appreciated. I am a perpetual student and always welcome new information. Take care of yourself! We'll talk again soon.
We know that the immune system seems to have a primitive intelligence. It is a marriage of organs and body systems that all work together in order to protect our body as a whole. There are so many things that contribute to the decline in the health of our immune systems. These include a poor diet, stress, and overuse of antibiotics just to name a few.
We have alternatives to prescription drugs, whose only function is symptomatic. There are known substances that can assist us in stimulating immune function. These substances encourage the elimination of toxins, stimulate liver and kidney function as well as speed recovery when we do get ill.
Some types of alternative approaches used include such holistic practices as herbology, homeopathy and aromatherapy. Nutritional remedies are also quite effective for an immune boost.
Some of the common herbs that we use to give our immune systems this boost against bacterial, viral and parasitic infections include: citrus seed extract, Echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, licorice root, vitamin C and shiitake mushrooms. There are so many options out there that it can get quite overwhelming. How do you know what works? How do we know which one to use?
I would like to share with you some of the research on natural methods of healing that can be used for several common conditions for which antibiotics are usually prescribed. As always, seek the guidance of a professional if you suspect any illness. Work with this professional, whether he be Western, Eastern, homeopathic or natural care provider. I would also love to hear from you. What works for you? Do you have old family remedies that have proven helpful?
Acne
The natural program outlined shows good to excellent results in 92% of patients. Dietary manipulation and avoidance of certain substances such as soft drinks is well known. Vitamins A, E, B6, and zinc show promise as wellas benzoyl peroxide and essential oils.
Bladder Infection
Cranberry juice is the #1 choice in the treatment of bladder infection. This can be combined with blueberry juice. Acidophilus and Vitamins C, A and beta-carotene have been used effectively. Extra fluids, good hygiene and frequent urination are effective preventive strategies. Thyme oil and tea tree oil can be used for chronic infection. Homeopathic remedies are also effective.
Common Cold and Flu
High doses of Vitamin C can be taken without harm. What your body does not need, it will not use. Take up to point of diarrhea and then back down to the dose just before diarrhea. Zinc or vitamin C lozenges can be used to treat a cold. Essential oils are useful. Echinacea is used to effectively tweak the immune system during cold and flu season as well. Make sure to get plenty of rest and keep yourself hydrated, if you do develop a cold or flu symptoms.
Intestinal Infection with Diarrhea
Lactobacillus bifidobacterium, used as directed, builds those important intestinal bacteria back up. Many of these are killed during antibiotic treatment along with the bad guys. L.bifidobactreium supplement our intestinal immunity during these times.
Sinusitis
Herbs and essential oils can be used to treat sinusitus. Humidified air is a great transport for oils as well as keeping the air less dry and irritating. Avoid potential allergens during these times.
Vaginitis
Use of a tampon soaked in essential oil, especially tea tree oil, has been found to be effective in the treatment of simple vaginitis. It is also applied externally with good effect. Unsweetened yogurt douches are used by many as a natural alternative. Acidophilus keeps your vaginal environment well balanced. Vitamins such as C, A and E are always effective immune boosters.
Disclaimer:ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. Do not diagnose yourself. It is very important to work with your health care provider. Many of these and other remedies are widely accepted today. However, what looks like simple vaginitis can be much more, for example. That is why you should seek the services of a professional. Most professionals will work with you to incorporate any natural therapies that you wish to utilize, provided they do not counteract treatment prescribed. Work with your care provider, for your own safety.
These and so many other natural forms of therapy, both preventive and symptomatic relief, are used effectively and safely everyday. Any comments, suggestions, family remedies or stories are greatly appreciated. I am a perpetual student and always welcome new information. Take care of yourself! We'll talk again soon.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Here's To the Health of Humanity!
Share a hug! Check out this link:
http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Now that's what I'm talking about. I believe that health is not just about what you eat or how much you exercise. Our own personal health can affect world health. We are all connected and we need to remember what we do to or for another, we do to or for ourselves. The best way to get what you want is to help others get what they need. You have to give it away to keep it! So hug someone today...and tomorrow...and the day after...and the day after...and...well you get the picture! God bless you!
http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Now that's what I'm talking about. I believe that health is not just about what you eat or how much you exercise. Our own personal health can affect world health. We are all connected and we need to remember what we do to or for another, we do to or for ourselves. The best way to get what you want is to help others get what they need. You have to give it away to keep it! So hug someone today...and tomorrow...and the day after...and the day after...and...well you get the picture! God bless you!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
How to Prevent E. Coli Outbreak in Your Family
Every year, approximately 73,000 Americans suffer from cases
of food borne illness caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7. Some cases are violent and according to 1999 estimates, 61 deaths occur as a result. E.Coli O157:H7 food poisoning is caused by one of hundreds of strains of a bacteria found in the intestines of healthy cattle, deer, goats, and sheep.
Although most strains are harmless, this particular strain produces a powerful toxin causing severe bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Most people recover within days. However, some people develop a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is life-threatening and generally requires admission to an intensive care unit. The death rate is 3%-5%.
Although we usually take food safety is for granted, the country was recently exposed to an outbreak of E. coli O157 that infected 199 people in 26 states with 3 confirmed deaths. This outbreak was isolated in packages of spinach. According to the CDC, outbreaks of E.Coli O157 occur regularly. They can occur locally or throughout several states.
We usually associate food poisoning of this type with insufficiently cooked or improperly handled beef, although transmission can occur in many ways. The CDC states that E coli can also be spread through unpasteurized fruit juices, lettuce, drinking water and contact with infected animals. It also occurs person-to-person, usually among children in day care centers. It has also been isolated in sprouts, salami, unpasteurized milk, and by swimming in sewage-contaminated water.
What can you do to prevent infection?
As consumers, we can take safety precautions to prevent E. coli O157:H7 in our homes. We can also advocate for stronger preventive measures in farming and during meat processing, as well as during the growth and harvesting of produce. Stronger efforts to decrease environmental contamination is a collaborative enterprise.
Below is a list of actions that individuals can apply day to day for their own and their family's health and well-being:
• Cook all ground beef, hamburger and poultry thoroughly to a temperature of at least 160 degrees or until no longer pink inside
• Don't place cooked hamburgers on the same plate that held the raw meat
• Avoid spreading harmful bacteria in the kitchen by keeping raw meats separate from fresh foods
• Always wash hands thoroughly before and after handling foods, before eating, and after using the bathroom or changing diapers
• Wash hands, utensils, cutting boards and counters with hot, soapy water
• Wash all fruits and vegetables under running water
• Avoid drinking unpasteurized milk and juices
• Do not thaw food out on the counter; defrost foods in the refrigerator
• Don't buy food past its expiration date and make sure that you use before the use-by date
• Keep the temperature of your refrigerator at 40 degrees F and your freezer at 0 degrees F
• Perform regular maintenance of your refrigerator and freezer
• Wash or replace kitchen towels, dish cloths and sponges regularly
• Do not purchase canned goods with dents, cracks or bulging lids
• Do not feed sprouts to children under the age of 5 until safety can be assured
• Avoid swallowing lake or pool water while swimming
By following these simple and common sense behaviors, you will minimize the risk of introducing any potentially dangerous organisms into your home.
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of food borne illness caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7. Some cases are violent and according to 1999 estimates, 61 deaths occur as a result. E.Coli O157:H7 food poisoning is caused by one of hundreds of strains of a bacteria found in the intestines of healthy cattle, deer, goats, and sheep.
Although most strains are harmless, this particular strain produces a powerful toxin causing severe bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Most people recover within days. However, some people develop a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is life-threatening and generally requires admission to an intensive care unit. The death rate is 3%-5%.
Although we usually take food safety is for granted, the country was recently exposed to an outbreak of E. coli O157 that infected 199 people in 26 states with 3 confirmed deaths. This outbreak was isolated in packages of spinach. According to the CDC, outbreaks of E.Coli O157 occur regularly. They can occur locally or throughout several states.
We usually associate food poisoning of this type with insufficiently cooked or improperly handled beef, although transmission can occur in many ways. The CDC states that E coli can also be spread through unpasteurized fruit juices, lettuce, drinking water and contact with infected animals. It also occurs person-to-person, usually among children in day care centers. It has also been isolated in sprouts, salami, unpasteurized milk, and by swimming in sewage-contaminated water.
What can you do to prevent infection?
As consumers, we can take safety precautions to prevent E. coli O157:H7 in our homes. We can also advocate for stronger preventive measures in farming and during meat processing, as well as during the growth and harvesting of produce. Stronger efforts to decrease environmental contamination is a collaborative enterprise.
Below is a list of actions that individuals can apply day to day for their own and their family's health and well-being:
• Cook all ground beef, hamburger and poultry thoroughly to a temperature of at least 160 degrees or until no longer pink inside
• Don't place cooked hamburgers on the same plate that held the raw meat
• Avoid spreading harmful bacteria in the kitchen by keeping raw meats separate from fresh foods
• Always wash hands thoroughly before and after handling foods, before eating, and after using the bathroom or changing diapers
• Wash hands, utensils, cutting boards and counters with hot, soapy water
• Wash all fruits and vegetables under running water
• Avoid drinking unpasteurized milk and juices
• Do not thaw food out on the counter; defrost foods in the refrigerator
• Don't buy food past its expiration date and make sure that you use before the use-by date
• Keep the temperature of your refrigerator at 40 degrees F and your freezer at 0 degrees F
• Perform regular maintenance of your refrigerator and freezer
• Wash or replace kitchen towels, dish cloths and sponges regularly
• Do not purchase canned goods with dents, cracks or bulging lids
• Do not feed sprouts to children under the age of 5 until safety can be assured
• Avoid swallowing lake or pool water while swimming
By following these simple and common sense behaviors, you will minimize the risk of introducing any potentially dangerous organisms into your home.
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Welcome!
Hi Everybody,
I want to introduce you to your body and what messages it might be sending you about it's health. I am of the firm belief that many of us are just not familiar with what is good for us. Or if you're like me, you have a hard time with getting yourself organized and educated. So, I went back to school to earn a Doctorate in Holistic Health so that I could help myself and a whole lot of other people in the process. In case you haven't looked around lately, there are a lot of unhappy, overweight, overworked, stressed out negative people on our planet.
I was one, too. I struggled with some other issues as well. But, this is not about me. I wanted to be able to help educate the regular guy or gal out there who daily struggle with some or all of these issues. It is all about our health, be it our physical, mental or spiritual.
I am hoping to get this blog to become an interactive tool for those who happen upon it. I want you to tell me what you want to read about. I want you to participate by sending me your articles or jokes or recipes or anything else that you use on a daily basis that makes life just a little happier for you or your loved ones. Share with our readers what puts a smile on your face.
Empower yourself and someone else. Let's talk about health. Yours, mine, the planet's!
If we can make even a small difference in one person's life today and that person pays it forward, imagine the possibilities! I know it can be done. Help me to help you.
Welcome to LET'S TALK ABOUT HEALTH!
I want to introduce you to your body and what messages it might be sending you about it's health. I am of the firm belief that many of us are just not familiar with what is good for us. Or if you're like me, you have a hard time with getting yourself organized and educated. So, I went back to school to earn a Doctorate in Holistic Health so that I could help myself and a whole lot of other people in the process. In case you haven't looked around lately, there are a lot of unhappy, overweight, overworked, stressed out negative people on our planet.
I was one, too. I struggled with some other issues as well. But, this is not about me. I wanted to be able to help educate the regular guy or gal out there who daily struggle with some or all of these issues. It is all about our health, be it our physical, mental or spiritual.
I am hoping to get this blog to become an interactive tool for those who happen upon it. I want you to tell me what you want to read about. I want you to participate by sending me your articles or jokes or recipes or anything else that you use on a daily basis that makes life just a little happier for you or your loved ones. Share with our readers what puts a smile on your face.
Empower yourself and someone else. Let's talk about health. Yours, mine, the planet's!
If we can make even a small difference in one person's life today and that person pays it forward, imagine the possibilities! I know it can be done. Help me to help you.
Welcome to LET'S TALK ABOUT HEALTH!
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