Chemicals and Toxins
Are The Primary Cause of Illness, Disease and Obesity
Substances that are toxic to our bodies come at us from all directions:
the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the cleaning products
we use, and the metabolic waste produced inside us. Toxins build-up in
the body contribute to premature aging and chronic and degenerative diseases.
Dr. Steve Nugent, the past president of the American Naturopathic Medical
Association, reported recently that "in the typical American home there
are more toxins inside the home than outside the home! Your cells actually
contain over 400 new toxins that didn't even exist 45 years ago and we
are losing the battle against toxins!" It's a fact. There are increasing
amounts of toxins and chemical agents in the water we drink, the food we
eat and the air we breathe - they all contribute to the breakdown in cellular
communication and disease. more
Sunlight
For Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema, atopic dermatitis, is a common skin disease that usually arises
in childhood, runs a relapsing and remitting course, frequently persists
into adult life, and can result in significant discomfort.
Emollients and topical steroids form the basis of treatment, but response
is often incomplete. Patients with atopic eczema often report improvement
after sun exposure, and results from a series
of studies suggest that ultraviolet B (UVB; wavelength 280-315 nm), ultraviolet
A (UVA; 315-400 nm), and combined UVA-UVB are effective treatments.
Narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) is frequently used for psoriasis, and
open studies suggest that this phototherapy might improve atopic eczema.
Previous studies have shown that high dose UVA1 (340-400 nm) is as effective
as moderately potent topical steroids for acute, severe atopic eczema.
However, special irradiation devices, which are only available in specialist
centers, are needed for this type of treatment.
A narrow-band (311 nm) UVB fluorescent lamp (TL01, Philips, Utrecht,
Netherlands) has been developed that is effective in the treatment of psoriasis.
Results of open, uncontrolled studies suggest that narrow-band UVB phototherapy
might improve chronic, severe adult atopic eczema.
The researchers provided 12 weeks of this type of UV treatment for atopic
dermatitis and noted improvements disease activity seen during treatment
and were maintained 3 months after phototherapy had been stopped. The type
of UVA fluorescent lamp that we used is typical of lamps available in most
sunbeds in UK and is widely used for psoralen photochemotherapy.
Lancet
June 23, 2001; 357: 2012-16
DR.
MERCOLA'S COMMENT:
I thought that this was an important piece of science that documented
the value of UV light, which is a normal part of sunlight that most people
avoid like the plague, as they believe it causes cancer.However, We
need sunshine to stay healthy. If we don't get a regular dose of sunshine
our health will suffer. I am fully convinced that the reason most of us
get sick more in the winter is that our sunshine exposure is decreased.
One should not have excessive exposure, however, as that is dangerous.One
should be outside for one hour a day, if at all possible. There are 1500
wavelengths of light that will hit your retina and supply you with an essential
component of staying healthy.
Now, I don't want people to believe that I am advocating sunlight or
UV treatments as the exclusive treatment for eczema. I have taken care
of many infants with severe eczema. Some of them have have been quite severe
and been to the top pediatric hospitals in Chicago without relief. They
were basically one bleeding rash from head to toe.We have been able to
help the vast majority of these infants with a simple strategy. Most of
the improvement is related to cleaning up the diet and optimizing essential
fatty acids.
Following the food
choice program and supplementing with large amounts of a high
quality evening primrose oil and a teaspoon of cod
liver oil per day seems to help most of these severely affected children.
More on the health benefit of sunlight
THE
ITCH THAT CANNOT BE SCRATCHED
Understanding Eczema and Psoriasis for a practitioner.
Brian Knight © 2005
When exploring the nature of skin disease, particularly eczema and psoriasis,
by investigating the underlying genetic origin of skin problems, the effect
of miasm emerges as a major catalyst.
The role of miasms in creating and maintaining skin diseases is crucial
to a more holistic understanding encompassing the physical, emotional,
and biochemical factors contributing to these diseases. Whilst miasms
cannot be eliminated by any physical means, empirical evidence suggests
that they can be deactivated through homeopathic and herbal treatments,
as well as dietary management, individually tailored to the needs of the
client.
The principle supporting this type of treatment for skin disease emerges
from understanding the essential triggers of skin problems and working
with clients to develop remedies that more substantially address the issues,
rather than just treating the surface symptoms. Miasms are intrinsically
linked to the genetic programming of the individual and are part of the
subtle structures attached to our DNA. Miasms are like shadows forming
the background in the multiple reflections of a hall of mirrors. These
reflections of the shadow cast by the original point of the reflection
are part of the genetic blueprint passed on to future generations to resolve.
The word miasm means a ‘cloud or fog in the being’ and they were first
introduced into the theory of homeopathy by Hahnemann in 1828. Miasms
are constitutional weaknesses created by either a personal or ancestral
suppression of a disease. Everyone’s genetic structure contains miasmic
imprints and Hahnemann considered psora to be the primary miasm – ‘an itch
that could not be scratched’ - that is to say, an itch that was originally
suppressed by a grandparent will be transferred down the genetic lineage
for someone else to attempt to scratch.
Often the most obvious miasms are those that distress the skin, as the
first thing we notice about someone is their appearance, yet what is often
not acknowledged is that a skin problem is the external reflection of an
internal problem. What is also not often recognized, particularly
in Western medicine, is that all skin problems have an emotional stress
at their core. There are three basic miasms affecting the integumentary
system; psora, syphilinum and sycosis – a combination is tuberculinum being
the most predominate in my experience. Miasms lie dormant in a person’s
genetic makeup until a pre-encoded trigger is activated by the occurrence
of something contraindicated to that individual’s maintenance of well-being.
These triggers are most commonly a trauma or intervention of some kind
that affects the person’s physical, mental and/or emotional status.
Prime triggers are invasive assaults on the immune system like immunizations
and ingested substances that stress the body. Drugs, like antibiotics or
corticoids, are also one of the biggest triggers for miasms. If using the
metaphor of a jack-in-the-box, the miasm lies contained and dormant inside
its box of genetic encoding, primed and ready on its highly tensioned spring,
until something triggers the catch; like an unnecessary and unwelcomed
jab from a hypodermic needle assaulting a new born baby’s immune system
with a Hep B inoculation, for instance. This invasive assault triggers
the catch, freeing the miasm to leap out of its containment and make an
often dramatic appearance in the person’s life, by way of a physical ailment,
or in the case of the new born, possibly even death. more
More about miasm
Steroids - Cortisone
in Skin Condition
In Western medicine, cortisone is the most common treatment for skin
ailments. The ingestion of cortisone or the application of cortisone cream
begins the vicious cycle of degeneration. Cortisone actually compromises
skin integrity and suppresses the body’s natural ability to heal. Skin,
being the largest organ of the human physiology, is fundamentally linked
to all systems of the body. The use of cortisone, whether external or internal,
causes adrenal depletion and thus the domino effect begins, eventually
forcing the reactions into the lungs – the internal skin of the body. Western
medicine focuses so predominantly on the symptoms of a disease and rarely
addresses the core issues, especially in the case of a miasmic response.
An important step in initiating the healing process is to offer the
client the opportunity to understand that their skin condition is their
body’s way of expressing unresolved emotions through their skin. By assisting
the client to connect with and acknowledge these emotions and encouraging
them to verbalize their feelings, the body can begin to heal. Cleansing
the large intestine and then the liver and gall bladder with herbal support
and dietary management to avoid the triggers, as well as implementing ways
to neutralize the stress that triggers the underlying emotional response,
are key strategies in the health regime. The practitioner’s prime focus
is to first inform the client of the process involved and then to fully
open the miasm with homeopathic support. If the life force and immune
system of the client are low, then it is very important to support the
blood chemistry with appropriate foods and herbals. In particular, the
reduction of stress will assist the miasm to deactivate.
Applying natural creams to sooth the ailment, whilst being supportive,
should not be relied on as the only source of treatment. However, using
a non-mineral based aqueous cream that will not suppress the ailment, can
offer great local relief for the problem. The use of petrochemical based
creams like sorbaline is definitely not recommended, as these cause even
more problems in the long run. A very soothing cream can be produced
by using a base of 50% purified water blended with coco butter and oils,
especially those containing essential fatty acids such as flax seed, linseed,
and evening primrose; plus coconut, avocado, wheat germ, and rosehip as
well as vegetable glycerin with grape seed oil extract for preserving the
cream. Dry skin is an indication of general dehydration and the applications
of skin preparations alone, whilst being supportive and soothing, will
not resolve the problem. If the cause of the dehydration is simply
due to not drinking enough water, this can be a result of self-punishing
behavior due to a lack of self-esteem and other associated issues.
Other issues of dehydration can involve the adrenals, kidneys and thyroid,
as well as other systems, and have a more involved physical inter-relationship.
more
Steroids The sleaziest of drugs
Far from being a wonder drug 'cure all', steroids cannot cure one single
condition. All they do is suppress your body's ability
to express a normal response. In a few instances, this type of suppression
will give the body a chance to heal itself. But more often, the effect
is immediate, devastating and permanent damage. And we are only now realizing
just how quickly damage can occur. Despite what doctors say, that steroids
only have side effects after many years of use, there is no such thing
as a safe dose.
Studies show that steroids cause permanent, debilitating effects after
a single dosage. 'Steroids are probably the most sleazy of modern day medications,'
says John Mills, former professor of medicine at the University of California,
San Francisco and chief of infectious diseases at San Francisco General
Hospital.
Coping
With Prednisone and Other Cortisone-Related Medicines : It May Work Miracles,
but How Do You Handle the Side Effects? by Eugenia Zukerman,
Julie Ingelfinger
Amazon.com: When flutist Eugenia Zukerman developed
a rare lung disease and began taking the powerful drug prednisone as part
of her treatment, she was subjected--with little choice and less preparation--to
a barrage of side effects: intense mood swings, bloating, changes in her
hair and skin, gastrointestinal problems, and more. Physician (and sister)
Julie was shocked to discover how few materials were available to help
patients cope with this difficult medication. Together, the distinguished
sisters created a highly readable, easy-to-understand, and complete guide
through the treatment experience.
Dr. Douglas Willen - "It took a colleague
of mine over 9 months to convince me to use glyconutrient
supplementation in my practice and I only tried it because I had a case
that was chronic and extremely difficult, a 7-year old girl with horrible
eczema over her entire body, and I was getting nowhere using all
my tried and true protocols. Not to mention the fact that this little girl
was my daughter's best friend! Well, the glyconutrients proved to be the
missing link in that case... Her rapid recovery really got my attention!
I began doing the research and the reading on this subject and was incredibly
impressed with the science backing these products. Four out of the last
eight Nobel Prize winners won their prizes because of their research in
this area called glycobiology, and thousands of new research papers are
published each year in the field. Needless to say, I have continued to
use this type of nutrition in my practice since." Learn
more about glyconutrients
Fish oils and psoriasis symptoms
SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM. - Medical doctors at the Royal Hallamshire
Hospital have just released the results of a clinical trial designed to
evaluate the effects of oral supplementation with fish oils in the treatment
of psoriasis. The 28 patients involved in the trial had all been diagnosed
with chronic psoriasis. They were randomized into two groups with one group
receiving 10 fish oil capsules (containing 1.8 grams of EPA) and the other
group receiving 10 olive oil capsules every day for the duration of the
12-week trial. After 8 weeks of treatment there was a significant reduction
in itching, erythema and scaling in the fish
oil group and a trend towards a decrease in the surface area of
skin affected by the disease. No significant changes occurred in the placebo
group. The researchers conclude that fish oil supplementation is useful
in the treatment of psoriasis particularly when itching is a major problem.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a major component of fish oils, is known to
dampen the adverse effects of leukotrienes and has been proven to have
significant anti-inflammatory effects. Bittiner,
S.B., et al. A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of fish
oil in psoriasis. The Lancet, February 20, 1988, pp. 378-80
Fish oil and margarine
don't go together - ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. Fish oil supplements containing
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) have an anti-inflammatory effect and may benefit
people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. This beneficial
effect is significantly reduced when the diet is high in linoleic acid.
A seven week controlled experiment involving 30 male volunteers was recently
completed in Australia. The participants were given 1.6 gram EPA and 0.32
gram DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) daily. Half the volunteers were kept on
a diet high in linoleic acid by using margarine as a spread and polyunsaturated
oils for cooking. The other half used butter and olive oil which are low
in linoleic acid. The experiment clearly showed that the incorporation
of fish oil is enhanced by a diet containing butter and fish oil. Margarine
and polyunsaturated oils had an inhibiting effect and should therefore
be excluded from the diet in order to obtain maximum benefit from fish
oil. Cleland, Leslie G., et al. Linoleate
inhibits EPA incorporation from dietary fish-oil supplements in human subjects.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 55, February 1992, pp. 395-99
Topically applied fish oil alleviates psoriasis - BUENOS AIRES,
ARGENTINA. Itching, scaling, and erythema (abnormal flushing of the skin)
are common features of psoriasis, a fairly common skin disorder. One of
the main characteristics of psoriasis is an increased concentration of
arachidonic acid and its metabolite, leukotriene B4, in and around psoriatic
plaque. It is well-established that fish oils suppress the formation of
leukotriene B4 so researchers at the University of Buenos Aires Faculty
of Medicine decided to investigate whether topical application of fish
oil to skin areas affected by psoriasis would alleviate the symptoms. Their
clinical trial involved 25 patients with psoriasis who were randomly assigned
to apply either fish oil or liquid paraffin to their psoriatic plaques
and leave them covered for 6 hours overnight under an occlusive dressing.
The treatment was repeated daily for a 4-week period. Fish oil proved highly
effective in reducing scaling (severity of scaling went from an average
rating of 2.91 to 0.32 on a scale from 0 to 4), plaque thickness (from
a rating of 2.21 to 0.52), and erythema (from a rating of 2.71 to 0.90).
Itching was not relieved by the fish oil treatment. The 4-week liquid paraffin
treatment was also effective in reducing erythema, but was significantly
inferior to the fish oil treatment in reducing scaling and had no significant
effect on itching or plaque thickness. Both treatments were well accepted
by the patients and the researchers conclude that they are both clinically
effective with the fish oil treatment being superior to the paraffin treatment.
Escobar,
S.O., et al. Topical fish oil in psoriasis: a controlled and blind study.
Clinical and Experimentology Dermatology, Vol. 17, 1992, pp. 159-62
Fish
Oil: The Natural Anti-inflammatory
by Joseph Maroon, Ph.D.
Did you know that the root cause of serious chronic diseases such as
heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and asthma has been
identified as chronic inflammation? Although numerous studies have confirmed
these findings, few physcians are aware of or consider the fact that the
battle against inflammation is at the forefront of the fight for health
and well-being of the global population. Authors Joseph Maroon and Jeffrey
Bost have set out to reverse that trend with "Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory." 
Ultra-Refined
Fish Oil
Pharmaceujtical companies
have spent billions of dollars in an attempt to understand the bio-chemistry
of inflammation. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical anit-inflammatories such
as Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra have been shown to greatly increase the
risk of heart attack, stroke, and uncontrollable gastric hemorrhage, with
potentially fatal consequences. Is there a safer alternative? Absolutiely!
The answer lies in the power of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil,
undeniably the most under-recognized and also the most petent natural anti-inflammatory
available. With compelling arguments and the results of thousands of clinical
studies to support them. the uathors explain in plain and simple terms;
How the inflammation process works and how it can evolve into a chroninc
condition that is the cause of many diseases; How fatty acids work in the
body; Why supplementtion with omega-3 fatty acids can restore the body's
balance and mitigate the effects of inflmmatory factors; and why fish oil
is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to identify good-quality
fish oil supplements.
Joseph
C Maroon. M.D.,is a professor and vice chairman of the Department of Neurological
Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also
a Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience as well as the team neurosurgeon to the
world-champion Pittsburgh Steelers. His publications numbr more than 250,
and he is a reviewer on five medical journals and an editorial board member
of "Neurological Research." Jeffrey Bost is a neurosurgical physician assistant
and clinical instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University
of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has coauthored many presentations, articles,
and grants exploring the use of omega-3 fatty acids.
Fish oils reduce psoriasis symptoms /
Topically applied fish oil alleviates psoriasis
What Caused my Eczema when I was
a Baby?
I wasn't born with eczema. According to my research, I believe that
3 factors played a role in causing my eczema when I was about one year
old:
I was never breastfed and I was probably allergic to cow's milk infant
formula.
It was a result of childhood vaccination.
I suffered emotional and physical trauma from motherly neglect and abuse.
Here's what played a major role in the cure of my
eczema:
Homeopathy In the
process of having played a crucial role in curing my eczema by stimulating
my body's own immune defence system and natural healing force, homeopathy
also restored my overall health on the mental, emotional and physical level
and on a deep constitutional level. Learn more
about homeopathy
Learn what homoeopathy can do specifically for skin diseases such as
Vitiligo (Leukoderma), Eczema, Pyoderma, Warts and Dermatitis click
here to view pictures
Optimum Health through Natural Hygiene
Lyfestyle
I have become a Natural Hygienist by necessity to regain my health.
It has saved my life and I couldn't live a happy, healthy life without
it anymore! Natural Hygiene holds that the one cause of all disease is
the toxic saturation at the cellular level of the bodily tissues, bloodstream,
and fluids brought on by the depletion of Nerve Energy reserves through
wrong living habits. This state of self-poisioning is alternately termed
"Auto-Intoxication," "Toxicosis," and "Toxemia." learn
more
The incredible Healing Properties
of Living (Raw) Foodsand Juice
"Most human illnesses and diseases are due to a deficiency of vital
nutrients. When you supply your body with the proper nutrients, in a form
that your body can use, it knows how to repair itself!" The American Living
Foods Institute
The Miracle of Wheatgrass or Barleygrass
Juice
Wheatgrass juice also played a major part in the healing of my eczema
and improving my overall health and vitality. It is one of the most powerful
detoxifier I have used. I can't imagine my life without it anymore.
Essential Oils: omega 3 fatty acids
My body experienced a severe deficiency of essential fatty acids, mainly
the omega 3 fatty acids which are found in abundance in fish oil and flaxseed
oil. I started taking 2 to 3 tablespoons of flaxoil everyday. I also introduced
Borage oil (as Flax/Borage oil combination) and one tablespoon of Evening
Primrose Oil to my diet. My eczema could not experience a lasting cure
until this deficiency was remedied.
Eczema: an autoimmune
disease - modulating the immune system
Immune system disorders
fall into two broad categories:
-
Immunodeficiency
- when the immune system does not recognize invaders as being undesirable
and therefore does not mobilize to destroy them.
-
Autoimmunity
(self-destruction) - when the immune system fails to recognize 'self' as
friendly and mounts an attack on itself." Explaining
Autoimmune Disease by David Isenberg, PhD and John Morrow, PhD
Duane Townsend, MD - "Transfer
Factor helps to modulate the
immune system." (autoimmunity - over-active immune system)
Auto-Immune Urine Therapy
I'm not quite sure how big of a role Urine Therapy played in the cure
of my eczmea. I have read that many people achieved a complete cure of
their eczema/psoriasis with Urine Therapy.
Do
you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers
her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant
information. She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619
(USA) If you prefer you can click here to
contact Shirley .
Detoxifying the
blood
Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing
toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin.
Naturopaths
who hold that illness can be healed by the natural processes of the body
are the most vigorous supporters of detoxification, since they believe
that the primary cause of disease is the accumulation of uneliminated wastes.
When the body's natural cleansing systems are no longer up to the task,
proponents of detoxification say everyone should detoxify at some point.
Detoxification Methods - Learn
about the various types of detoxification methods used: fasting, urine
therapy, homeopathy, wheatgrass juice, rawfood, therapeutic clays, and
other natural methods. more
Alteratives
/ Blood Purifiers
Alteratives are herbs which alter (purify) the blood. Most herbs for
blood purification promote the cleaning action of the spleen, liver, kidneys
and bowels. These herbs should be used over a long period of time, allowing
gradual detoxification of the entire blood stream which in turn, will improve
digestion, assimilation and glandular secretions. Bad habits and poor diet
must be corected to remove the cause of the toxicity of the blood. Infections,
cancer, arthritis and skin disease are some of the diseases caused by impure
blood.
Testimonial: healing seborrheic dermatitis and
eczema with Evening Primrose Oil
Friday 11/02/2001
Name: Jane Drake
From: Auburn, AL, USA
Email address: drakeej@auburn.edu
I read your personal story with great empathy. About 6 years ago I was
diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis on my face and eczema on my hands.
The "dermy" said they were two totally different things. But I noticed
when one would improve the other would and vise versa. That began my search
for answers. I just knew it had something to do with nutrition. I FOUND
answers...the same ones you found; it has to do with leaky gut syndrome
and lack of essential fatty acids. It took me years of research...mostly
on the internet... to find that out. I wish I had come across your web
site or Edgar Cayce's information. I didn't find either as I was searching
the internet for answers. But eventually, I got a clue that led me to the
answers and have healed myself.
You say you haven't gotten total relief yet, therefore I want to share
what my experience revealed to me in hopes it might be of help to you and
others. I could see a direct relationship to taking Evening Primrose Oil...within
20-30 minutes the redness and stinging would be reduced. I knew I was on
the right track and I took EPO (the one that seemed to have the most effect
on me) along with some other fatty acids for over a year and got lots of
improvement but did not totally get rid of the rough and peeling skin which
flaked off continually. So I decided to start increasing my dose of EPO.
Over quite a few months...maybe another year...I gradually increased
from 3 pills, twice a day to 12 pills morning and evening and 6 more at
lunch. It took a while but eventually all signs of the red, burning, peeling,
flaking skin went away. I maintained that dose for a while and then started
experimenting with a gradual reduction. I thought perhaps I had depleted
my supply of fatty acids by following such a strict no fat diet for several
years. I thought perhaps there was a need to overload with EPO and then
to seek to reduce the doseage to find the proper level for maintainence.
This seemed to be the case. I reduced gradually down to 2 pills morning
and evening and I can even skip a dose every now and then without ill effect.
I noticed that your dosages were quite small compared to mine. You can
do what you will with my information, but it took a great deal more than
your dosage to get me well.
I felt compelled to share that with you in hopes it might be of use
to you, after reading about your courageous struggle. Bear in mind, it
took two years to get the result I was looking for, after I had previously
done 2 years of research to find our what might help. It does not happen
overnight. I'm sure you, of all people realize that. I've tried to share
this information with several people and it seems to fall on deaf ears.
I hope, after your similar experience you will be interested in my experience.
I only share in hopes of helping anyone who is suffering. My case was not
nearly as bad as yours. I cannot imagine the agony you endured. Bless you
and I hope what I have said will be of use to you.
Incidentally, After being on the fatty acids for a while, My cholesterol
results amazed my doctors; LDL 95, HDL 109 and Triglicerides 49. For a
comparison, the normal reading for LDL, so I was told, should be under
200, for HDL, below 130 and triglicerides 200 or below. I credit my Abnormally
good reading to the fatty acids, especially the EPO. more about Evening
Primrose Oil
Testimonial of improving eczema in an infant with Grapefruit
Seed Extract
September 17, 2002
From Jennifer Johnson in Kansas, USA
email address: cljjjj@wtciweb.com
When I wrote to you before, we were in dire straights! I held
my son 24 hours/day because his skin was all open and covered with eczema.
Just four days ago, I started to give my son Grapefruit
seed extract and i am seeing an amazing difference. When he scratches,
today I have been putting some Apricot Kernel oil mixed with a drop of
the Grapefruit seed extract on the area . Now, he hardly has any open areas
and the areas that he scratches heal very quick (only in the last four
days have I seen this so dramatically). After I have treated him
with the extract for a while, I plan to start him back on Flax/ Borage/
Evening Primrose oil and Probiotics.
I am also not current on his immunizations because I feel that they could
very well have triggered all of this nonsense. Anyway, thanks again for
the site. It's nice to see someone with personal experience with
the disease who is so diligent about reporting any findings. We have
that in common.
grapefruit
seed extraxt
Detoxifying
Herbal Treatment
This is a record of my personal internal herbal and oil treatment and
cleansing program
Adding Seaweed and Healing Clay
to my diet and my bathwater has done wonders for my skin!
Marine Plants To Boost Immunity and
Detoxify
Thalassotherapy ( healing with sea water) may be more than 100 years
old, but it also may be the healthiest and more results-oriented way of
treating skin. The cells of marine algae concentrate the minerals found
in ocean water. In particular, salts and iodine, both of which the body
needs to stay healthy by helping it to cleanse, tone as well as stimulate
circulation. The gelatinous nature of seaweed helps the minerals contained
within penetrate the skin, allowing minerals to permeate the skin’s outer
layers safely without carrying with them toxins that can be harmful to
the skin's lower layers. In turn, aiding new cells at that first level
of production and working with them as they reach the different stages
in their 27-day cycle of life, the goal is to reach the final stage at
the epidermis with skin looking as healthy and natural as it possibly can.
Sea Vegetables (Spirulina - kelp - Chlorella)
have been acknowledged as a detoxifyer, a balanced nourishment and a miraculous
healing plant. Sea vegetables are one of the richest sources of minerals
in the vegetable kingdom as they have ready access to the abundance of
minerals found in the ocean.
Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek word thalassos, or sea, and is
a treatment system using fresh heated seawater which induces an exchange
of minerals and toxins between the blood and the water. It is extremely
popular in Europe, especially France. As with thermal spas, thalassotherapy
centres benefit those with certain medical conditions such as arthritis
and eczema.
Eczema Cured With Pascalite Clay
Bentonite and Pascalite Clays rich in vital organic minerals and
trace elements are some of the most effective natural detoxifying
agents available. I use clay in my bath water along wit the algae
and I added it to my food and drinking water.
Nell Coates of Amboy, Washington, explained in her letter of [ sic.
] how Pascalite cured he psoriasis: Her doctors said there was "no know
cure for it and gave me a list of things to purchase." After getting home
and thinking about it, she decided it was too expensive for something that
wouldn't work anyway. Instead she ordered a pound of Pascalite, mixed it
with water to make a thick paste and applied this to the spots. When it
dried, she washed it off with warm water, applied peroxide with a cotton
ball, rinsed this off and held a 250 watt light close enough that the heat
dried it. At night she applied the past and wrapped her legs in plastic
and let it dry more gradually. She began this treatment in May of 1970
and continued through to August - by then she didn't have even a scar left."
Can amalgam fillings in your
teeth cause eczema?
Read this amazing testimonial of a complete recovery of severe eczema
after removing amalgam fillings from teeth
Can Your Fluoridated and
Chlorinated City Water Cause Eczema?
Read the testimonials of people who have cured cases of eczema by protecting
themselves from these toxic waters.
The
Quinton Plasma
In 1904, the biologist Rene Quinton published his work that firmly
and scientifically established the therapeutic virtues of sea water, also
called 'Marine Plasma'. In his monumental book "L'eau de mer, milieu organique"
("Sea Water, organic medium") he established scientifically the organic
relationship that exists between sea water and blood plasma. He expounded
therein the hypothesis that the primordial living cell came from the marine
environment, the ocean.
Testimonials
of eczema/psoriasis cured with the Quinton Plasma
Eat
Right for Your Type
by Peter J., Dr. D'Adamo
A testimonial on Fri, 3 Dec 1999, from Angela Jones <angeljones@excite.com
I have had Psoriasis and eczema for 15 years and I have tried everything
the doctors have prescribed but of course the psoriasis always came back
after "treatment". Then about a year ago I read the book "Eat
right for Your Type" and I am a changed person. My skin is clearer
than it has ever been
A friend of mine completely cured his severe psoriasis with a
special oil mixture imported from South Africa. You can email
Josh Whealer if you have a question and mention that you got his email
address from Shirley.
External "Treatments" to
soothe dermatitis
This info was sent to me. I have not personally experience any results
whatsoever with external treatment. My cure came from within.
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Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Natural
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What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, 
congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B
vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up
sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced.
More pictures
of vaccine damage available to view at the
CDC
website
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care 
professionals
and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and
chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.
This
child died as a result of vaccines (CDC website)
Congressman
is calling for criminal penalties for any government agency that knew about
the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect American
children. Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional
Hearing: "You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal,
and the only test that you know of is from 1929, and every one of
those people had mennigitis, and they all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton
repeatedly asked FDA and CDC officials what they knew and when they knew
it. (Thimerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury.
Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune, sensory, neurological,
motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Vaccines:
deception and tragedy
Shaken
Baby Syndrome (SBS) or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?
Vaccines
and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
AUTISM:
is there a vaccine connection?
Library
- Books and Journals: Vaccine Controversy
Juvenile
diabetes and vaccination: the connection
Can
vaccines cause immune dysfunction resulting in allergies, asthma and anaphylaxis?
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is
it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article
appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?" Read about the comments of veterinarians
who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
I have no doubt that childhood vaccination played a major role in
the onset of my eczema. Shirley
Understanding
Suppression and The Healing Process
Understanding The Healing process
When toxins build up inside the body and when the liver, kidney, and
lymphatic system are overloaded and unable to detoxify, the skin, which
is the largest eliminative organ comes to the rescue to help eliminate
toxins in the form of eruptions such as eczema/psoriasis. This approach
to healing skin diseases is very different from the experience I had with
using cortisone (steroids) for 9 years. Anti-inflammatory
drugs taken internally or topically merely SUPPRESS skin symptoms without
addressing the CAUSE of the problem. In addition, the cortisone caused
many nasty side effects such as making me irritable, tired, depressed,
and making me susceptible to recurring infections.
The Healing Process
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You may feel worse... before you begin to feel better The Road To Better
Health may begin with a Healing Crisis
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What exactly is a healing crisis? --- Removing the Underlining Cause of
disease v/s Suppression of Symptoms
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Learn more about how your body is capable of healing itself once proper
conditions are provided
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Identify and Treat the Causes of Diseases: Underlying causes of illness
and disease must be identified and removed before complete recovery can
occur. click to learn about
the healing process
TRUE HEALING ALWAYS OCCURS FROM WITHIN
When internal organs begin to function properly they clean the blood
efficiently. A beautiful healthy looking skin is only the reflection of
a healthy well functioning body with a clean blood and internal organs
that can perform their job.
HEALING CYCLES
When I studied homeopathy and natural hygiene I learned that healing
occurs in cycle instead of a straight steady line. I have experienced these
healing cycles personally with my eczema. This means that the body may
experience numerous "relapses" or "ups and downs" during a healing period
but in each "down cycle" the symptoms are less severe and of a shorter
duration. The "up cycles" or improvements on the other hand are more apparent,
of a longer duration and the healing is experience on a deeper level, meaning
that the whole person feel or function better has more energy or stamina,
a clearer mind, etc. (not just symptoms improving).
Learn more about the healing crisis
Hering’s Law
of Cure Constantine Hering was a German Homeopath who emigrated
to the U.S. in the 1830's. He observed that healing occurs in a consistent
pattern. He described this pattern in the form of three basic laws
which homeopaths can use to recognize that healing is occurring. This pattern
has been recognized by acupuncturists for hundreds of years and is also
used by practitioners of herbalism and other healing disciplines.
According to the first of Hering's laws, healing progresses from
the deepest part of the organism - the mental and emotional levels and
the vital organs - to the external parts, such as skin and extremities.
Hering's second law states that, as healing progresses, symptoms
appear and disappear in the reverse of their original chronological order
of appearance. Homeopaths have consistently observed that their patients
re-experience symptoms from past conditions.
According to Hering's third law, healing progresses from
the upper to the lower parts of the body. For instance, a person is considered
to be on the mend if the arthritic pain in his neck has decreased although
he now has pain in his finger joints.
As the symptoms change in accordance with Hering's Law, it is common
for individual symptoms to become worse than they had been before treatment.
If healing is truly in progress, the patient feels stronger and generally
better in spite of the aggravation. Before long, the symptoms of the aggravation
pass, and leave the person healthier on all levels. (more
on Herring's Law of cure)
A.R.E.
Clinic
where the Edgar Cayce legacy is alive and well.
The A.R.E. Clinic has been treating patients using a combination of
the best in modern medical practice and alternative medicine since 1970
with a holistic approach. Natural remedies, such as those suggested by
Edgar Cayce, form the foundation of therapies designed to bring about a
healing of the entire person, body, mind and spirit.(The Book: Healing
Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative can also be mail ordered from A.R.E
clinic)
Note: During the thick of my crisis, when I was in near despair for
help, I requested metaphysical assistance from the Council of Solace from
the
Rosicrucian
Order The Council directs metaphysical assistance to those in need
through a unique and mystical system of direct healing attunement. It was
not long after this that I felt a spiritual guidance to learn about the
flax oil and the Cayce program. (Please note that you do not need to be
a member of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC to request metaphysical aid from
the Council of Solace. This assistance is available to anyone and is freely
given as a humanitarian service.)
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Epidemic of multiple sclerosis and systemic
lupus related to aspartame
"H. J. Roberts, M.D., said in his first press conference that if something
wasn't done about aspartame then in 5 or 10 years we would have a plague
on our hands. Now Dr. Roberts has declared aspartame disease to be a world
epidemic and is in the process of publishing the medical text on the world
plague."
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is widely believed to be an immune system disorder
that causes the body’s own antibodies to attack the myelin sheath in the
brain and the spinal cord causing inflammation and scaring. The myelin
sheath is a fatty type wrapping that surrounds the nerve fibers throughout
the nervous system of the body. The disease is progressive and slowly degenerates
the entire central nervous system. The term Sclerosis actually means "to
harden" and Multiple refers to "many locations" throughout the central
nervous system.
Available
natural nutritional products for MS and more information
Excerpt
WORLD
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE and the MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION: F.D.A.
COLLUSION WITH MONSANTO Article written by Nancy Markle
"I have spent several days lecturing at the WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE
on ASPARTAME, marketed as 'NutraSweet', 'Equal', and 'Spoonful'. In the
keynote address by the EPA, they announced that there was an epidemic of
multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus, and they did not understand
what toxin was causing this to be rampant across the United States. I explained
that I was there to lecture on exactly that subject.
When the temperature of Aspartame exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol
in ASPARTAME converts to formaldehyde and then to formic acid, which in
turn causes metabolic acidosis. (Formic acid is the poison found in the
sting of fire ants). The methanol toxicity mimics multiple sclerosis;
thus people were being diagnosed with having multiple sclerosis in error.
The multiple sclerosis is not a death sentence, where methanol toxicity
is.
In the case of systemic lupus, we are finding it has become almost
as rampant as multiple sclerosis, especially in Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi
drinkers. Also, with methanol toxicity, the victims usually drink three
to four 12 oz. Cans of them per day, some even more. In the cases of systemic
lupus,
which is triggered by ASPARTAME, the victim usually does not know that
the aspartame is the culprit . The victim continues its use, aggravating
the lupus to such a degree, that sometimes it becomes life threatening.
When we get people off the aspartame, those with systemic lupus usually
become asymptomatic. " more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system
attacks the skin, blood vessels, joints, and other tissues of the body.
It is believed that there may be a virus that causes the development of
antibodies, which then attacks good body tissues. Visual symptoms may include
a butterfly shaped rash on the checks or the nose or in other locations
on the body. Woman make up 90% of the people with Lupus and it is even
more prevalent in Asian women. Learn
more about:
Types of Lupus:
SLE Symptoms
DLE Symptoms
Potential Causes
Potential Life Style Changes
Important Supplements
Available
nutritional supplements for lupus condition
There are many case histories in homeopathic
literature who have reported success with multiple sclerosis and lupus.
Also, holistic doctors have had success with Transfer
Factor to modulate the immune system in their autoimmune disorder cases.
Epidemic of multiple sclerosis and systemic
lupus related to aspartame
Cat's
Claw
Uncaria Tomentosa, is being called by many the "Miracle Herb from the
Rain Forest of Peru". The highly effective properties contained in the
inner bark of the cat's claw plant have demonstrated, through centuries
of usage dating back to the time of the ancient Incas, to have a profound
and positive influence on the body's defense system. Studies conducted
since the 1970s at research clinics in Peru, Austria, Germany, England,
Hungary and Italy validate the traditional usage and indicates that this
herb may be beneficial in ameliorating a host of modern day afflictions
which have no answers from the orthodox medical arena. It is known to help
nutritionally support the body's defense, circulatory and gastrointestinal
systems through its antioxidant and build properties.
Cat's Claw is known to support a wide range of health problems associated
with immune and digestive problems; such as gastric ulcers, arthritis,
intestinal disorders, certain skin disorders, herpes, candidiasis, chronic
fatigue, lupus, and tumors. It can also be used as an aid for stomach
and bowel disorders including: Crohn's disease, leaky bowel, colitis, diverticulitis
gastritis, ulcers, intestinal flora imbalance, and hemorrhoids. Cat's Claw
prevents the formation of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, increases
circulation, and inhibits the formation of plaque. It is helpful for inflammatory
conditions; such as arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism. It is also helpful
with female hormonal imbalances, irregularities of the female cycle and
with symptoms of PMS. It is also beneficial in support of diabetes and
organic depression. Cat's Claw also protects from environmental toxins
Cat's
Claw
THERE IS HOPE FOR MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS! by Dudley Delany
I am a 60 year old retired chiropractor, massage therapist, and registered
nurse.I developed multiple sclerosis during the summer of 1991.Some of
my symptoms included numbness, blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, tremors,
muscle spasms, depression, fatigue, failing memory, slurred speech, and
bladder dysfunction.In the fall of 1991, I began using a painless, inexpensive
treatment suggested by the late Edgar Cayce...
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The Nervous System: Healing with
Medicinal Plants and Diet
Nowhere is the efficacy of diet and herbalism more evident than in
problems related to the nervous system. Stress,
anxiety,
tension
and depression are intimately connected with most illness
Epidemic of multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus also related to
canola
oil
Lupus:
Alternative Therapies That Work
Moore suffered from lupus for 14 years. After taking control of her
health care, though, and drawing on alternative therapies (usually called
"complementary" therapies), she has "recovered." Books by lupus patients
aren't unusual, but hers is the first to go into complementary medicine
in detail. Nutrition and dietary supplements played major roles, Moore
says, and naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and mind-body medicine
were in the mix, too.
Lupus
Novice : Toward Self-HealingRecommended by Andrew Weil in Natural Health,
Natural Medicine, Lupus Novice gives a moving account of the author's successful
struggle with "incurable" SLE 9 systemic lupus erythematosus), affecting
mostly women. Ms. Chester shares the personal discoveries behind her recovery,
and a meditation on what it means for a body to be "attacking itself."
Rebuilding the Immune System: The
body's defense department
Your immune system is your bodyguard. It works both pro-actively and
protectively to shield you from anything in your world that threatens your
life and limb. The immune system is not responsive to drugs for healing.
By rebuilding immunity, health is naturally restored and disease disappears.
If health and immunity are thereafter conscientiously maintained, the individual
is no longer vulnerable to disease. According t o Dr. George C Pack, MD,
a cancer specialist at Cornell medical School, almost everyone has cancer
cells present at times in our bodies. If our immune system is working properly,
these cells are killed or reabsorbed by our defense system before they
begin to grow and threaten our health. The only real defense against cancer
is the immune system. Everyone gets cancer every day but if the immune
system is where it should be those cancer cells are eliminated and we never
know it.
Recharge,
renew and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit! Internal detoxification
is one of our body's most basic automatic functions but in our world today,
body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted
substances are now completely overloaded; thus many unwanted substances
stay in our tissues.
Other detox resources:
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her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant
information. She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619
(USA) If you prefer you can click here to
contact Shirley .
AIDS/HIV/AZT
What if everything
you thought you knew about AIDS was wrong? A growing number
of scientists world-wide have publicly denounced the total failure of the
HIV/AIDS hypothesis, questioned the meaning of the "AIDS test", and criticized
the use of AZT which has been proven to be a toxic poison that makes the
patient sicker and is actually the cause of AIDS deaths. The group
includes scientists such as Kary Mullis, who won the Nobel Prize for chemistry
in 1993 for inventing the polymerase chain reaction used to test for HIV,
Peter H. Duesberg, Ph.D., a professor of molecular and cell biology at
the University of California, Berkeley and Charles Thomas, PhD., Former
chair of the Cell Biology Department, Scripps Research Institute - Healing
AIDS: a holistic approach.
Public health Alert!
Most modern maladies are
caused by prolonged exposure to a combination of negative lifestyles and
toxic environmental factors, including junk food and malnutrition, pesticides,
antibiotics, microwaves, chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack
of exercise and chronic stress. These factors are further aggravated by
the failure of modern medicine to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease"
and death and the consequent failure to take preventative measures against
them. What you don't know can hurt you." Here's
a partial list of topics:
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Microwaved
food causes abnormal changes in human blood and immune systems.
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Cell
Phones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age: An Insider's Alarming
Discoveries About Cancer and Genetic Damage
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Steroids:(cortisone,
prednisone): the sleaziest of drugs.Doctors tell you that steroids
only cause side effects after many years. But new research shows that permanent
damage is immediate and devastating.
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NutraSweet
(aspartame). Aspartame accounted for more than 75% of all adverse reactions
reported to the FDA's Adverse Reaction Monitoring System. Aspartame is
a neurotoxin and teratogen (triggers birth defects ). It also triggers
lupus. Dr. Roberts has declared aspartame disease to be a world epidemic.
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Refined table
salt v/s organic unrefined sea salt
Bottom line, is that yes it can
be harmful to consume too much refined salt, but you cannot consume too
much natural unrefined salt.
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Fluoride
poisoning and autoimmune low-thyroid epidemic:Karilee Shames, RN, PhD,
Assistant Professor of Nursing, points out that a major environmental trigger
of low thyroid is likely to be the fluoride added to municipal water
supplies.
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Killer
Fats v/s Healer Fats: the difference between dangerous fats and fats
that can save your life.
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Genetically engineered Bovine
Growth Hormone in your milk: why is it banned in Europe and Canada?
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Dental
amalgam:contains highly toxic heavy metal mercury which is involved
in ALS and MS, as well as many other "diseases"
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Infant
Circumcision: Circumcision is one of the most painful procedures that
can be performed on an infant.
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Newest
Research On Why You Should Avoid Soy:
evidence that soy consumption
has been linked to numerous disorders, including infertility, increased
cancer and infantile leukemia.
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Genetically
Engineered Foods 1997 marks the entry of a wide variety of unlabelled
genetically engineered foods onto supermarket shelves. Genetic tampering
of our food supply threatens the health of consumers and of the environment.
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AIDS/HIV/AZT:
lies, deceptions, genocide and profiteering
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...and much, much more! Visit
Consumer Alert! for a resource of issues that concerns your health
and that of your love ones ENTER Public
health Alert!
A further look at healing with nature. Nature
provides us with a simple, straightforward system for regaining and maintaining
superb human health and beauty.
Healing with Food: Most human illnesses and diseases
are due to a deficiency of vital nutrients. When you supply your body with
the proper nutrients, in a form that your body can use, it knows how to
repair itself.
Healing through Fasting: Fasting is the world's
most ancient and natural healing mechanism.
Healing with Water: Hydrotherapy has been used
for centuries to heal the sick.
Healing with Sunlight: Sunlight helps the body
heal wounds and injuries and overcome virtually any illness.
Healing with Earth: Clay is renowned to have many
uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans.
Healing with Plants: Plants have the power to supply
the bodies’ life force with the energies it needs to restore and maintain
health.
Healing with Urine: One of the most powerful, most
researched and most medically proven natural cures ever discovered.
Healing from the Hives: Bee pollen rejuvenates your
body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about
a longer life span.
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Basic Healing Principles:
The body has an
innate capacity to heal itself. Self-healing can only occur once the
cause
of
the illness has been eliminated. Why elimination of the symptom is NOT
the same as elimination of the disease? Physicians and surgeons
palliate
symptoms
instead of removing causes
Healing
eczema: a drugless approach: part 2 - part
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