Introduction
I have never had asthma. So I can testify that I do not know personally what works and what doesn't. All information here is based on a testimony of a friend, a testimony on the Internet, based on a scientific study, published in a newspaper, noted by a trusted doctor in alternate health, or other means not listed above. Always research therapies before you try them.
Possible Solutions
Wild cherry bark tea. It has been reported that some have completely stopped experiencing asthma attacks after taking this daily. It is supposedly also good for coughs and bronchitis.
Go on a preservative free diet. A preservative - antioxidant 320 or BHA has been noted on the website http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info to be a cause of asthma in many people. They note testimonies from individuals who removed this additive from their diet and had the asthma symptoms also disappear. Note that this is based on the failsafe diet which can be tricky to follow. According to the website if you make just one mistake and take a preservative that was not intended, you may not receive an improvement.
Note: The fail-safe diet is a low-chemical elimination diet recommended by the Australian Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers - for health, behaviour and learning problems.
22 August 2010
Remedies: Washing vegetables and fruit
Use lemon juice with salt and water. This creates HCL which will assist in washing off pesticides and such.
Remedies: Stomach acid reflux and heartburn
Introduction
I have not to my knowledge had an issue with stomach acid levels. I also do not consider myself an authority on the subject.
So what is acid reflux and heart burn
An authority on the subject however is Jonathan V. Wright MD who has written some books on the subject. Read http://www.tahomaclinic.com/heartburn.shtml for some information on the subject. Also read the book that Jonathan has written on the subject called "Your Stomach -What is really making you miserable and what to do about it".
A suggested remedy from the Internet
If you are suffering low stomach acid levels, take a HCL supplement, or create your own HCL by mixing lemon/lime juice/or apple cider vinegar with magnesium chloride/salt, and a protein meal. The food acid reacts with the magnesium chloride to form hydrochloric acid and magnesium citrate. This helps activate digestive enzymes and provide acidity in the stomach. Use one teaspoon of lemon or lime juice (or less of cider vinegar) to half a teaspoon of magnesium chloride in cold water.
Further stimulate the digestion by taking bitters following a meal.
I have not to my knowledge had an issue with stomach acid levels. I also do not consider myself an authority on the subject.
So what is acid reflux and heart burn
An authority on the subject however is Jonathan V. Wright MD who has written some books on the subject. Read http://www.tahomaclinic.com/heartburn.shtml for some information on the subject. Also read the book that Jonathan has written on the subject called "Your Stomach -What is really making you miserable and what to do about it".
A suggested remedy from the Internet
If you are suffering low stomach acid levels, take a HCL supplement, or create your own HCL by mixing lemon/lime juice/or apple cider vinegar with magnesium chloride/salt, and a protein meal. The food acid reacts with the magnesium chloride to form hydrochloric acid and magnesium citrate. This helps activate digestive enzymes and provide acidity in the stomach. Use one teaspoon of lemon or lime juice (or less of cider vinegar) to half a teaspoon of magnesium chloride in cold water.
Further stimulate the digestion by taking bitters following a meal.
Remedies: Teeth and Gums
Introduction
A good place to start is by reading at http://mizar5.com http://mizar5.com/3things.html http://mizar5.com/mothring.htm and http://mizar5.com/keyes.html
Overnight
Over a night time, bacteria can become active and multiple in the oral region. To prevent the bacteria from causing damage over this 8 hour period, Rinse xylatol around your mouth each night before going to bed. Rinsing xylatol through the mouth and teeth can also help ro relieve a toothache.
Cleaning protocol
Floss. Seriously. This gets rid of items that may get stuck between teeth which may cause disease in the gums. Flossing around the gums can also decrease plaque buildup around the base of the teeth.
Take a toothpick and chew a bit on one of the pointed ends until it's soft and no longer sharp. Then take that point and trace around all your gums so that you gently push back the gums as you trace them. Do this once a day. This helps remove excess bacteria from just under the gums at the base of the teeth.
Gingivitus and gum problems
If you have receding gums or gingivitus try opening a capsule of CoQ10 each day and brushing your teeth with it.
Mouthwash
Try gargling with 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide and some water.
If you have a cavity and teeth hurting
Use colloidal silver or xylatol to kill the bacteria. I found making sure you swish xylatol around you mouth before you go to bed sets you up for the night, and you may wake up in the morning with the hurtin gone.
Remineralisation
Add mineral and nutrient dense foods to your diet. Also add silica and MSM.
Whitening
Dip your brush into some 3% hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth. Over time this will remove the stains and whiten your teeth.
A toothpaste recipe
1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate.
A few drops of 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide.
1/2 teaspoon xylatol
I am still trying to find a substitute for sodium bicarbonate.
Freshen the mouth
Chew gum leaves! These have a pleasant aroma and also provide antibacterial properties.\
The Toothbrush Tree
This is a natural tree that is popular in South Africa for cleaning teeth. It is recognised for having a number of properties that may help protecting teeth. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvadora_persica for more details.
A good place to start is by reading at http://mizar5.com http://mizar5.com/3things.html http://mizar5.com/mothring.htm and http://mizar5.com/keyes.html
Overnight
Over a night time, bacteria can become active and multiple in the oral region. To prevent the bacteria from causing damage over this 8 hour period, Rinse xylatol around your mouth each night before going to bed. Rinsing xylatol through the mouth and teeth can also help ro relieve a toothache.
Cleaning protocol
Floss. Seriously. This gets rid of items that may get stuck between teeth which may cause disease in the gums. Flossing around the gums can also decrease plaque buildup around the base of the teeth.
Take a toothpick and chew a bit on one of the pointed ends until it's soft and no longer sharp. Then take that point and trace around all your gums so that you gently push back the gums as you trace them. Do this once a day. This helps remove excess bacteria from just under the gums at the base of the teeth.
Gingivitus and gum problems
If you have receding gums or gingivitus try opening a capsule of CoQ10 each day and brushing your teeth with it.
Mouthwash
Try gargling with 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide and some water.
If you have a cavity and teeth hurting
Use colloidal silver or xylatol to kill the bacteria. I found making sure you swish xylatol around you mouth before you go to bed sets you up for the night, and you may wake up in the morning with the hurtin gone.
Remineralisation
Add mineral and nutrient dense foods to your diet. Also add silica and MSM.
Whitening
Dip your brush into some 3% hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth. Over time this will remove the stains and whiten your teeth.
A toothpaste recipe
1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate.
A few drops of 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide.
1/2 teaspoon xylatol
I am still trying to find a substitute for sodium bicarbonate.
Freshen the mouth
Chew gum leaves! These have a pleasant aroma and also provide antibacterial properties.\
The Toothbrush Tree
This is a natural tree that is popular in South Africa for cleaning teeth. It is recognised for having a number of properties that may help protecting teeth. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvadora_persica for more details.
Remedies: kidney stones
Asparugus is known as a kidney stone remedy from a long time back. Just boil asparagus in water and eat!
Remedies: Pain and aches and suffering
Almonds
Almonds are known as the aspirin nut. They contain salicylates which is the same pain relieving ingredient in aspirin. Take 10 or 15 almonds if you are in pain and they may help you feel better!
Tart Cherries
Cherries - these are well known for their pain reducing abilities and I believe there are studies supporting it too. They contain a strong anti-inflammatory.
Raisins and Gin
Soaking sulphured raisins in gin. This really didn't do anything noticeable for me.
Green Lipped Mussel Powder
Green-lipped mussel powder is a great anti-inflammatory ground from the green lipped mussels of New Zealand. If taken consistently over a number of months. I recommend this for long term pain such as neck and back pain. This works very well for me personally when taken consistently (every single day) for a very long period of time.
Digestive enzymes
Enzymes - when taken apart from food - act as an anti-inflammatory. I take one of these capsules every single day. When you take with food, it will also assist with digestion.
Lemon rind
If you have a headache then rub lemon rind on your temples and tie a cloth on your head.
Thyme and Rosemary Oil
Thyme and rosemary oil may be rubbed on the temples if you are getting a headache.
Ginger
Ginger is used in Asia to treat joint pain, cols, indigestion, and muscle pain including osteoarthritis. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory. Use a ginger compress on painful areas, or make ginger tea, or even just eat it raw. Note that ginger is a blood thinner.
Fish oil
Omega 3 is an anti-inflammatory of sorts. Take squid which is very high in DHA and combine with krill oil which is great at getting into your cells.
Chamomile
Use chamomile tea topically to assist in wound healing, and also relieve itching and rashes.
Almonds are known as the aspirin nut. They contain salicylates which is the same pain relieving ingredient in aspirin. Take 10 or 15 almonds if you are in pain and they may help you feel better!
Tart Cherries
Cherries - these are well known for their pain reducing abilities and I believe there are studies supporting it too. They contain a strong anti-inflammatory.
Raisins and Gin
Soaking sulphured raisins in gin. This really didn't do anything noticeable for me.
Green Lipped Mussel Powder
Green-lipped mussel powder is a great anti-inflammatory ground from the green lipped mussels of New Zealand. If taken consistently over a number of months. I recommend this for long term pain such as neck and back pain. This works very well for me personally when taken consistently (every single day) for a very long period of time.
Digestive enzymes
Enzymes - when taken apart from food - act as an anti-inflammatory. I take one of these capsules every single day. When you take with food, it will also assist with digestion.
Lemon rind
If you have a headache then rub lemon rind on your temples and tie a cloth on your head.
Thyme and Rosemary Oil
Thyme and rosemary oil may be rubbed on the temples if you are getting a headache.
Ginger
Ginger is used in Asia to treat joint pain, cols, indigestion, and muscle pain including osteoarthritis. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory. Use a ginger compress on painful areas, or make ginger tea, or even just eat it raw. Note that ginger is a blood thinner.
Fish oil
Omega 3 is an anti-inflammatory of sorts. Take squid which is very high in DHA and combine with krill oil which is great at getting into your cells.
Chamomile
Use chamomile tea topically to assist in wound healing, and also relieve itching and rashes.
Remedies: Cholesterol
Here are some remedies for cholesterol.
Avocado - can lower your cholesterol by up to 42%. This is due to the content of Omega-9 fatty acids and a compound called beta-sitosterol.
Dr. Mercola's view on cholesterol is at the link below.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/10/making-sense-of-your-cholesterol-numbers.aspx
Avocado - can lower your cholesterol by up to 42%. This is due to the content of Omega-9 fatty acids and a compound called beta-sitosterol.
Dr. Mercola's view on cholesterol is at the link below.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/10/making-sense-of-your-cholesterol-numbers.aspx
Remedies: Heart, Heart Attacks and stress
Looking after your Heart
Tea drinkers will be joyous to know they are giving so many benfits to their heart. This article was found in MX (October 2010) newspaper.
And another article in MX (October 2010) shows red onions ability to reduce cholesterol levels.
Heart Attacks
Here are some tips when dealing with a heart attack. Remember that this does not consitute medical advice, but you may consider researching further and using it as part of your heart attack preparation strategy.
1. If you are suffering a heart attack, sqeeze the pinky on your left hand really hard. This is an accupressure point.
2. One of the best things that I have heard in assisting you in the throes of a heart attack is capsaicum and cayenne pepper. One quote I saw on the internet was this:
"In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attach patient and the reason is, whenever I go in, if they are still breathing, I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water), and within minutes they are up and around)." Dr. Christopher
See www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/cayenne.
Heart Attack Prevention
Take a daily dose of co-q10. This miracle nutrient is called the heart nutrient. With low levels of Q10, your heart becomes very susceptible to heart disease. Take CoEnzymeQ10 daily to ward of disease and heart attacks. Remember there are two forms of CoEnzymeQ10. Older people should take the lesser known form of ubiquinol. Young people should be able to well absorb the more commonly available form known as ubiquinone.
Take magnesium. This can work wonders for the heart and resolve a number of heart related issues. If you take magnesium, make sure you also take potassium. It has been said that magnesium is best absorbed topically. This one has also personally worked for me.
Take english hawthorn berry. This can reduce stress on the heart when you are going through a high stress period. If you are unable to sleep and your heart feels heavy, try taking this every night in a glass of water before going to bed. Another remedy that has personally worked for me.
EFT
Look into a tapping technique called EFT. This is touted by Mercola as excellent for relieving stress, reaching goals, removing negative emotions, and so forth. See mercola.com for more information.
Tea drinkers will be joyous to know they are giving so many benfits to their heart. This article was found in MX (October 2010) newspaper.
And another article in MX (October 2010) shows red onions ability to reduce cholesterol levels.
Heart Attacks
Here are some tips when dealing with a heart attack. Remember that this does not consitute medical advice, but you may consider researching further and using it as part of your heart attack preparation strategy.
1. If you are suffering a heart attack, sqeeze the pinky on your left hand really hard. This is an accupressure point.
2. One of the best things that I have heard in assisting you in the throes of a heart attack is capsaicum and cayenne pepper. One quote I saw on the internet was this:
"In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attach patient and the reason is, whenever I go in, if they are still breathing, I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water), and within minutes they are up and around)." Dr. Christopher
See www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/cayenne.
Heart Attack Prevention
Take a daily dose of co-q10. This miracle nutrient is called the heart nutrient. With low levels of Q10, your heart becomes very susceptible to heart disease. Take CoEnzymeQ10 daily to ward of disease and heart attacks. Remember there are two forms of CoEnzymeQ10. Older people should take the lesser known form of ubiquinol. Young people should be able to well absorb the more commonly available form known as ubiquinone.
Take magnesium. This can work wonders for the heart and resolve a number of heart related issues. If you take magnesium, make sure you also take potassium. It has been said that magnesium is best absorbed topically. This one has also personally worked for me.
Take english hawthorn berry. This can reduce stress on the heart when you are going through a high stress period. If you are unable to sleep and your heart feels heavy, try taking this every night in a glass of water before going to bed. Another remedy that has personally worked for me.
EFT
Look into a tapping technique called EFT. This is touted by Mercola as excellent for relieving stress, reaching goals, removing negative emotions, and so forth. See mercola.com for more information.
Adaptogens
Adaptogens are some of the best herbs for relieving stress levels. If you are highly stressed ad cannot seem to get any sleep due to stress, try taking these on a daily basis.
The Stress Hormone
Having heart problems? Heart problems and many other problems can result from a highly stressed system!
The human body is meant to be stressed over short periods of time. This is a fight or flight reaction. Once the danger is over, your body stops producing extra hormones and goes back to normal. When you are stressed, your adrenal glands produce a hormone called cortisol. The production of this hormone increases blood sugar levels and depresses the immune system. Not only this but it lowers bone formation and replaces potassium with sodium ions. This can make one more susceptible to osteoperosis.
The heart
After long periods of nutritional neglect or stress, the heart can be significantly weakened and a condition created where one becomes susceptible to heart disease.
Watermelon
Watermelon is a heart healthy fruit. It contains the amino acid L- citrulline; closely related to L-arginine, which is essential for forming the nitric oxide that keeps blood pressure at a healthy level. L-citrulline is actually converted into L-arginine in the body. Watermelon also contains vitamins A, B6, and C, fiber, potassium, lycopene (which aids in maintaining healthy blood pressure) and watermelon is also known to help stabilise blood sugar.12 May 2010
Do you have a right to eat?
Silly question right? Yet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US think that you do not have a fundamental right to eat any food that you wish. This sounds insane but these are quotes from what the FDA said in a dismissal sent to a court when a law suit came against them by the Farm-to-Comsumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF).
"There is no 'deeply rooted' historical tradition of unfettered access to foods of all kinds." [p. 26]
"Plaintiffs' assertion of a 'fundamental right to their own bodily and physical health, which includes what foods they do and do not choose to consume for themselves and their families' is similarly unavailing because plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to obtain any food they wish." [p.26]
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