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Green Tea Has Compounds That Aid In Cancer Prevention!

According to a University of Arizona research study, people who drank five cups of green tea per day reduced their risk of breast cancer development. It may help to reduce its recurrence in breast cancer survivors. (Seely D et al 2005). Green tea consumption is also said to improve the survival rates of ovarian cancer patients and reduce the risk of developing lung and prostate cancer. A Japanese study found it to prevent oral cancers. The American Association for Cancer Research’s journal called “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention” claims that is the catechins derived from Green tea that detoxify cancer compounds.

Vitamin D3 Is Said To Reduce the Risk of Cancer

Vitamin D3 has been found to help reduce the risk of breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. It may help improve treatment outcomes in many other types of cancer. Typical dosage of Vitamin D is 400 to 1000 IU per day. Large doses of Vitamin D may cause a decrease in renal function and kidney stones. Some research indicates that up to 10,000 IU per day may be safe. However, to be safe, stay below 2000 IU per day.

Poor Sleep Is Linked To Obesity and Overeating

A lack of sleep may make you pack on the pounds! Here is why a lack of sleep affects your weight. Sleep and insulin interact between leptin, which tells the brain there's no need for food, and ghrelin, which tells the brain it's chow time. According to researches, these two hormones start to misfire. In a study, test subjects slept only four hours a night. After only two nights, the hormones malfunctioned and leptin production decreased by 18 percent; ghrelin production increased by 28 percent.

Studies found that participants, healthy male college students, started to eat much more. They reported craving more high-calorie, high-density, high-carbohydrate foods - including a 24 percent increase in appetite for candy, cookies, chips, nuts and starchy foods such as bread and pasta.

After a week into the experiment, blood tests showed a a poor insulin response that mimicked diabetes. A lack of sleep also increased the production of cortisol, a hormone associated with increased belly fat. The researchers concluded that sleep deprivation boosted appetite; increased appetite caused overeating. This in turn caused weight gain.

Twitching Eyes Are Linked To a Magnesium Deficiency

A possible cause of twitching eyes could be linked to Magnesium deficiency. Typically men need 300mg of magnesium daily, and women require 270mg. Food sources include green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale.

Beat Fall Allergies

Fall allergies can be quite annoying. During the fall ragweed and goldenrod are the usual suspects. Symptoms range from itchy, watery eyes and nose, coughing, sinus congestion, itchy palate, skin rashes and asthma. I used to have severe ragweed allergies as a child and I am happy to say that my allergies are gone thanks to homeopathy and a healthy diet!

If you eat a lot of foods that feed the bad bacteria in the gut, your allergies will be worse. Foods that feed the bad bacteria in our gastrointestinal system are refined carbohydrates such as white flour, sugar, fermented products such as wine, vinegar, whisky and beer and moldy foods such as cheese. Everyone has good and bad bacteria in our system. If these bad bacteria, namely dysbiosis (a type of yeast) overgrow, it can cause a hypersensitivity to allergens. This could be because up to 70% of our immune system is located in our gut. If this balance of good and bad flora is disturbed, it would stand to reason that we may have some inappropriate immune reactions, such as hypersensitivity, low immune system or autoimmune disorder. Probiotics such as acidophilus bifidus and lactobacillus are helpful to replace the good flora in the gut.

Often times eating healthy food choices and using a good supplement regime will reduce allergies. Choose foods such as whole grains, brown rice, whole wheat and rye. Fresh fruits and vegetables are key to maintain health. Eat lean cuts of meat, such as chicken, turkey and fish. If you enjoy dairy products, please be aware that they are mucous forming, so if you suffer from nasal congestion, you may do well avoiding milk products.

Supplements that are helpful for allergies are:

• Vitamin C: This vitamin helps the immune system and support the healing of inflamed tissues. It has a number of effects against histamine, which is a compound found in the blood that exacerbates allergic reactions. Vitamin C acts to prevent it’s secretion by white blood cells. It also aids in detoxifying histamine. Take 1,000 to 2,000 mgs a day.
• EFA’s: Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish, such as artic char, salmon and trout. Studies have shown that kids who eat fish more then once a week reduce their risk of asthma then kids who do not eat fish. Omega 3’s reduce inflammation and support the immune system. Take a dose of 1,000 EPA per day with meals.
• Magnesium: This mineral helps to relax constricted airways in allergic asthma. Typical dosage is 100 to 250 mgs per day.
• Quercitin: This is a bioflavonoid that inhibits histamine from being released by Mast Cells. Mast Cells are a major player in allergic reactions. Quercitin is not only good for allergies but is said to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Typical dosage of Quercitin is 500mgs up to three times per day.

Homeopathics that combat allergies:

• Allium Cepa: Symptoms of this remedy are burning watery eyes and nose. The discharge from the nose is watery and abundant. Typical dosage is a 9, 12 or 30CH.
• Histaminum: This is a remedy that helps to combat allergic symptoms caused by excess histamine. Typical dosage is a 9, 12 or 30CH.
• Pollens: This is a potentized remedy made from the common pollens in Canada . This remedy is helpful with preventing and de-sensitizing one to a number of allergens. Typical dosage would be a 9 or 30CH.
• Sulphur: This remedy is suited to those who have burning red eyes and nose. The discharges from the eyes and nose are burning and corrosive. Typical sulphur types have itchy skin that is worse from the heat of the bed. They may have headaches and sinus pressure. Typical dosage is a 9, 12 or 30CH.

Antibiotics are a common cause of diaper rash. Use the supplement acidophulus to help replace the good bacteria that are destroyed from antibiotics. Use an alcohol free ointment made from Calendula will help to heal the area. If these measures do not work, homeopathic remedies are very useful.

Natural Alternatives to Viagra

Many men are taking Viagra or Cialis for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). ED results from stress, poor circulation, hormone imbalance or other disease. Some men find that the drugs work for them. I have found a few natural supplements to be very useful and may replace these prescription medications.

ARGININE is an amino acid that works directly on the corpus cavernosum of the penis to enhance blood flow. Some people find that as little as 5 grams of arginine induces enhanced performance and sensation. Side effects of too much arginine are diarrhea and weakness. Work up to 5 grams per day.

AVENA SATIVA is the latin name for the herb “wild oats”. This is the reason why people who are sexually liberated are said to “sow their wild oats”. It is also useful for a nervous system tonic when the person is tired and worn out. Take Avena Sativa in a mother tincture, ten drops twice a day.

MACA is a South American herb that is said to heighten libido and improve sperm quality. Studies have shown it to increase mating behavior in rats. It is also used as an adaptogen for adrenal exhaustion, stress and for menopausal hot flushes.

Natural Treatments for Diarrhea

There are many causes of diarrhea, such as bacteria, virus or parasitic infections. Dietary factors are important in elevating diarrhea. People who eat too many sweets, white bread, stimulants such as spice, caffeine or nicotine tend to have more gastrointestinal problems. Stress plays a role in digestive problems because the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract are tightly connected.

Some people may be diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. I believe this diagnosis is just a term used to classify someone who has diarrhea or constipation from an unknown cause. Other conditions such as autoimmune conditions are becoming more and more prevalent today. They are illnesses characterized by the body’s immune system marking a particular organ as the enemy and attacking it. Crohn’s disease and colitis are considered autoimmune diseases. Seek professional help if your diarrhea is chronic.

Every person has billions of bacteria in their intestinal tract.Most bacteria are beneficial and maintain health. A small percentage of bacteria in our intestines are harmful if they spread.If these bad bacteria overgrow it may have negative health consequences such as immune dysfunction, infections, constipation and/or diarrhea.

Good flora helps to maintain the immune system and displace the bad bacteria in the gut. They also help to sustain normal arrangement and function of the intestine’s cells. The most popular beneficial bacteria are lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria. The lactobacilli can be found in fermented foods such as yogurt, miso, tempeh and kefir. However, the number of bacteria is not standardized. The bacteria may not be an active culture if they are not stored properly.

It is best to use a standardized capsule of probiotics. It should be stored in the refrigerator which helps ensure that it is a live culture. Follow the directions on the package. Typical dosage for a probiotic supplement is 1 to 10 billion cells per capsule. One to three capsules can be taken daily. There are no known side effects from probiotics.

Homeopathic Remedies For Diarrhea
Aloe Socotrina

Common symptoms include:

• distended abdomen after drinking water
• rumbling and gurgling gas
• urgent diarrhea after eating
• stools jelly-like that contain mucous and/or blood
• anus is burning with itching hemorrhoids
• weakness of the anal sphincter
• involuntary stool while urinating or passing gas
• suited to beer drinkers who lead a sedentary life
• mental and physical work causes fatigue
• lumpy stool mixed with liquid
• early morning diarrhea that drives one out of bed
• pain felt in the stomach when walking and making a misstep
• pain radiates to the back and upwards with every belch
• aggravation from eating, heat, after eating
• amelioration from passing gas with distension, drinking cold water, bending forward

Arsenicum Album

Common symptoms include:

• abdominal distension with a burning sensation
• painful inguinal glands
• burning rectum with stools and intense cutting pain
• watery, painful diarrhea
• anxiety, restlessness with exhaustion
• fears they may die and it is useless to take medicine
• cold and clammy with the feeling they can never get warm enough
• desires hot drinks and applications despite burning sensation
• great thirst yet only takes small sips of water
• canker sores in the mouth
• nausea after meals
• aggravation after midnight, after eating, cold, during rest
• amelioration from hot drinks, warmth, motion and exercise

Ignatia

Common symptoms include:

• spasmodic, cramping pains, painful urging for stool
• stools are pasty, bloody, mucous filled, burning
• sensation of a sharp instrument is in the rectum
• constriction of the rectum for one or two hours after a stool
• blind hemorrhoids that are aggravated whilst both sitting and standing
• prolapsed anus
• fruit causes diarrhea
• diarrhea alternates with constipation
• aggravation from grief, unrequited love and worries
• aggravation tobacco, coffee, drug use, fruit, after grief
• amelioration from walking

Nux Vomica

Common symptoms include:

• said to treat dysentery
• constipation and diarrhea with painful urging
• spasmodic cramps and flatulence
• errors in diet aggravate these types
• enlarged liver and gallstone colic
• pain felt two or three hours after eating
• sour, watery, bitter heartburn after meals
• painful ulcers in the mouth and throat
• bleeding piles with urging for stools
• nausea and vomiting in the morning or after meals
• suited to sedentary types who do a lot of mental work
• chilly types who seek the warmth
• aggravation in the morning, mental overwork, alcohol, coffee, overeating and drugs
• amelioration from rest, warmth and during damp weather

Phosphorus

Common symptoms include:

• chronic diarrhea
• watery stools preceded by great rumbling noises
• watery stools expelled like a hose
• stools may be involuntary, watery, green, mucous-filled, bloody
• anus feels like it is wide open, stool easily escapes
• fistula that secretes a thin, foul smelling pus
• loss of appetite and hunger soon after eating
• distended, painful abdomen worse after dinner
• tearing and burning pain in the stomach, worse in morning
• sour and burning belching
• enlarged and/or cirrhosis of the liver
• desires cold food and drinks
• cold drinks vomited after they warm up in the stomach
• amelioration from cold drinks or food

Pulsatilla

Common symptoms include:

• thirstless types
• walks to relieve abdominal pains
• constipation with ineffectual desire for food
• discharge of blood and mucous during stools
• stools are watery, greenish, white and/or foul smelling
• retching after eating fatty foods
• flatulent colic in the evening
• changeable stools, no two stools alike
• constipation alternates with diarrhea
• violent bleeding during stool from hemorrhoids
• ravenous hunger but not sure what they want to eat
• these types feel cooped up in a warm stuffy room
• suited to an affectionate personality who is easily moved to tears or laughter
• aggravation from pork, meat, fat, bread, greasy foods
• amelioration from walking, sympathy, affection, open air

Use these remedies in a 12 or 30CH potency, four pellets two to three times a day for five to seven days. If your symptoms persist, talk to your homeopath or medical doctor.

Unlocking the Mystery to Your Unlimited Potential

By Karen J. Hayhurst, R.M., ACP

Over thousands upon thousands of years of existence we have become believers that we are limited beings. For instance, we do not follow our dreams or visions as we do not have the financial resources to do so. Therefore these inspirations are not logical and cannot be manifested. This is due to our fear of scarcity, we don’t have enough. At the root of this may be a feeling that we are simply not good enough to have the fruit of the dreams or visions. Then we seek instant physical comforts in many forms.

However, the up springing of the Quantum sciences offers support that we are not limited but full of potential and ability to manifest the dreams or visions. The quantum world that sees our physical world as a product of the attraction of particles even smaller that the atom. The coming together of these particles eventually manifest into a physical presence. This does not just apply to objects but also to your body in relation to your mind that is the gatekeeper of your thoughts and emotions.

The above is not “rocket science” but a comprehensive exploration to understanding how you decide, mostly unconsciously, your wellbeing and your surroundings. Your surroundings include the people in your life, your living quarters, job/career and any other corresponding aspects. In other words, we are on a journey to becoming conscious co-creators! Responsible for what we have allowed in our life.

What occurs when the bigger you, or the limited, ego, you disagrees with the inspiration from the Spiritual you? Mostly, the limited thinking side wins the day leaving you to feel less worthy and self-esteem drops. This outcome does not end there, NO! It ripples through your being from the roots of your thoughts. It causes vibrational alterations that affect all vital systems of the energetic and physical self. Over time the limited or negative thinking results in the manifestation of physical ailments in many forms. We can actually see the effect with a diagnostic program called the BioPulsar. Your outside world is also reflective of your thinking patterns. Big loses all around. However, letting go of limitation, and following intuitions brings you into a state of grace eventually manifesting the vision/dreams. It is not an easy task to transform our thinking patterns from the limited to the unlimited but more of us are doing so. It is a process of letting go and trusting – being bigger than your circumstances!

In all my years of experience of practicing Reiki I have seen the effects of falling to the weight of limitation. I have seen the creation of disease and also, the joyful manifestation of vision. The practice of Reiki is a Spiritual journey where we have the opportunity to explore how the limited mindset has blocked one’s communication with the Spiritual. Reiki helps one release emotional/thought created blocks so that one is more in touch with their Higher Self and therefore, more open to being a conscious co-creator in life. We do not cure or fix but we do aid in opening the door for one to commune with the force that can help you transcend the limitations of the physical world.

I do only Reiki and that is my focus - energy work to aid in the congruency of the body and mind to the Spiritual. I also use the BioPulsar, as mentioned earlier we see how thinking/emotions have affected you on energetic levels and manifestation into the physical body. It offers visualization of areas of strength that you have to draw on. The BioPulsar colorfully shows your aura, chakra energy levels and also biofeedback. The biofeedback shows the vibrational level of your vital organs and glands. It is a picture to what the Reiki session concludes. This information can also be preventative in nature – before destructive energies manifest physically.

Most importantly, understanding and working through the blocks that limited thinking created allows one to tap into their unlimited potential. Remember, you are a Spiritual Being having a human experience and not the other way around!

For Reiki and/or BioPulsar appointments or information please contact me, Karen, at 519-760-2230 or by email to kreiki@netscape.ca

Heather Caruso B. Sc. , DHMS, HD, Caruso Homeopathic Clinic
Guelph and Port Credit Ontario, Toll Free 1-866-249-5755 Guelph Office 519-827-9237

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