Overcoming The Pain of Shingles/Herpes Zoster in
12 Days: a drug free approach
Shingles, caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, affects
the nerve endings in the skin. It usually occurs on the skin of the abdomen
under the ribs leading toward the navel, but can appear anywhere on the
body. An attack of shingles is often preceded by three of four days of
intense pain in the affected area. Then numerous and excruciatingly painful
and itchy blisters develop, normally lasting between seven and fourteen
days. These blisters eventually form crusty scabs and drop off. After an
attack of shingles, the pain may continue even after the blisters have
disappeared, especially in the elderly. The pain can sometimes last for
months or years. This post-herpetic syndrome can be even more painful than
the original infection.
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Complete recovery from the Shingles in 12 days
without drug
A personal account and a message of Hope
by Shirley
I have decided to share my experience with the Shingles - especially
how fast I have been able to overcome its terrible pains with natural health
treatments - because I want to help those folks out there who continue
to suffer from its terrible pains for months and even years after the initial
outbreak. This is a message of hope.
When I was 49 years old I came down with the Shingles but I didn't know
that it was the shingles (or herpes zoster as it is also called). Initially
I began to experience strange pains on the left side of my chest and I
felt ill with weakness and malaise for 2 days before the eruptions of shingles
broke out.
It happened suddenly. I woke up one morning to discover with horror
that 1/2 of my trunk, from my chest area all the way to my back was covered
with nasty eruptions. While the eruptions were awfully ugly, itchy and
caused burning and soreness, it was nothing compare to the horribly pains
caused by the viral infection's attack on the nervous system. I became
rapidely debilitated by continuous, unbearable stabbing like pains day
and night in the area that had erupted. I could barely function anymore:
I could hardly do computer work, eat or sleep. I resorted at first to take
pain killers which didn't help. I refused to see an MD, dermatologist or
neurologist because I have long ago lost confidence in these practitioners
and their nasty drugs.
I was able to muster enought strength to do a search on the internet
for alternative treatments and I learned from David L. Hoffman, M.N.I.M.H.,
the following about shingles: "Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection
of sensory nerve cells caused by the same virus (Varicella
zoster) that causes chicken pox. The virus remains latent in the dorsal
root ganglia of the spinal cord after the initial attack of chicken pox.
The disease occurs most frequently in people over the age of 50. It may
be activated through such factors as trauma to the spinal cord and its
roots through surgery or X-ray therapy. Shingles is characterized by pain
along an affected nerve and its branches and the eruption of blisters over
skin areas supplied by the nerve. An attack will usually be preceded by
a few days of intense pain in the affected areas. Then many extremely painful
and itchy blisters develop, normally lasting 7 -14 days. These eventually
form crusty scabs and fall off. Following such an outbreak, the pain may
continue even when the blisters have disappeared, especially in the elderly.
This may go on for months and can be more painful than the original infection."
I found further valuable information from Health World Online about acupuncture,
diet and nervines (herbal tonics) for the treatment
of shingles.
I followed the holistic program that was recommended and had acupuncture
3 times a week. I also took several herbal and homeopathic
remedies and ate mostly fresh raw fruits during
the next few days. To my total amazement, on day 8 of the initial outbreak,
the pain had been reduced over 90% and on the 11th day, the blister had
dried up and all the pain was completely gone. I was amazed at the speed
on my recovery because according to my research on shingles and from the
testimony of friends who had the shingles, I knew that the pain may continue
long after the eruptions have disappeared. This pain is referred to as
post-herpetic neuralgia and it may last for months and even years.
Important Note:
The
Acupuncturist told me that it was of upmost importance to start acupuncture
as soon as possible after the eruptions had broken out, and while they
were still wet, and not wait until the eruptions had dried off. He explained
to me that it was crucial to start the treatment early so as to PREVENT
nerve damage. Once the nerve is damaged, it is much more difficult and
it takes much longer to achieve healing. He also recommended mega doses
of Bcomplex and vitamin C to support the nerve system.
He related to me how some patients come to see him for treatment for
their pain (post herpetic neuralgia) months or even years after their experience
with Shingles. He said these patients went first to their dermatologist
and to their neurologist and tried numerous drugs such antiviral or pain
killer medications which were of little or no help and wasted precious
time. By the time they came to see him for acupuncture treatment, their
nerves were already severely damage and the treatment was much more difficult.
Acupuncture is a method
of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve function.
This is done by inserting sterilized, stainless-steel needles (that are
as fine as a human hair) into specific points located near or on the surface
of the skin which have the ability to alter various biochemical and physiological
conditions in order to treat a wide variety of illnesses.
Shingles
and Vaccines A newly published study from the US Centers for Disease Control is
further formal confirmation chickenpox vaccine
damages natural immunity and causes the more serious
highly painful potentially fatal condition of shingles: The incidence and
clinical characteristics of herpes zoster among children and adolescents
after implementation of varicella vaccination. It is long and well
known in numerous studies that shingles cases and deaths in adults and
the elderly will increase as natural immunity wanes as a result of the
chickenpox vaccine. It is however perplexing that the US CDC study authors
declare themselves mystified by the increase in teenage shingles cases
shown by their study. Shingles is a serious painful condition in adults
which causes death in some cases. Chickenpox is normally a mild disease
in children which most children used to contract and gain natural immunity
from. Natural childhood diseases are known to prime childrens’ immune
systems for future disease immunity.
The Alternative program
Ignite your body's internal healing
force Elimination of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination of the disease.
The fastest way to restore wellness is to stop putting into the body the
things that have caused the physical problem to develop in the first place,
and then give the body the nutrients it needs to repair and rebuild itself.
The holistic approach treats the whole person, ignites the body's internal
healing force and stimulates the body's natural abilities to heal itself.
Boosting 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.
Homeopathy
in the Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Shingles There are many effective homeopathic remedies for the symptoms of shingles.Homeopathy
is an art and a science. At the hands of a skilled homeopathic practitioner
homeopathy can do miracles. Unless you are familiar with homeopathy, it
is always best to consult with a professional homeopath instead of attempting
to do it on your own, as you could mess things up.
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Amazing Healing Clay Clay is renowned to have many uses in promoting health in plants, animals
and humans. Bentonite, Pascalite, as well as other types of healing clays,
have been used by indigenous cultures since before recorded history. According
to Knishinsky, benefits reported by people using liquid clay for a period
of two to four weeks include: improved intestinal regularity; relief from
chronic constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, and ulcers; a surge in physical
energy; clearer complexion; brighter, whiter eyes; enhanced alertness;
emotional uplift; improved tissue and gum repair; and increased resistance
to infections. Clay works on the entire organism. No part of the body is
left untouched by its healing energies, he notes.
HERPES
Health care practitioners report that Camu-Camu
has provided very effective nutritional support for Herpes
virus sufferers, putting shingles into remission and actually cutting
the expected flare-up time in half! In addition, common ‘cold sores’ are
said to be less common, not as ‘full blown’ and
resolve in one day. Shingles, is a remanifestation of the chicken
pox virus in adulthood in a new form and cold sores are the result of the
herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1). The herpes virus takes a number of
different forms and is widespread today as a public health problem.
The Epstein-Barr virus is another common form of the herpes virus which
may linger in the body for years, often causing fatigue and raising the
total viral load which the body must combat. Yet another form of the herpes
virus is genital herpes which is caused by the herpes
simplex virus 2. The principal anti-viral pharmaceutical medicine
is Acyclovir® which like most pharmaceutical drugs, causes unpleasant
side effects in some people.
In his Clinician’s Handbook
of Natural Healing, Dr. Gary Null states
that Camu-Camu
has extraordinary medicinal properties and is the most potent of herbs
that contain phytochemicals with antiherpes
properties. He says that
Camu-Camu helps to strengthen the immune system, and maintain healthy gums,
eyes and skin and offers support for people who have the hepatitis virus.
All forms of the herpes virus lay dormant
at the base of the spine and become active when the immune system is stressed
beyond its ability to respond effectively. Common stressors include
insufficient rest, prescription drugs, emotional upsets, poor diet, menstrual
periods, vaginal yeast infections, and too much sunlight on the skin.
Genital herpes is usually transmitted sexually. In addition, Null
lists disease conditions and the herbs that have been found effective for
their health promoting properties in reference to specific system weaknesses
and problems. In discussing the holistic treatment of depression, he lists
19 plants containing chemical compounds with antidepressant properties,
in order of potency Camu-Camu is no. two on his list. Some health
care practitioners have reported that Camu Camu works the same day to help
relieve depression and anxiety, and they have weaned some of their patients
off pharmaceutical anti-depressants. There are no side effects,
such as photo-sensitivity or gastrointestinal problems, and it can be used
safely in combination with pharmaceutical antidepressants. There
have been no reports of its interference with the effectiveness of any
pharmaceutical drugs.
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Glyconutritionals
- It's Role in People and Animals' Health and Wellness In test after test conducted at leading institutes
around the world, glyconutritionals (nutraceuticals, saccharides) have
been shown to lower cholesterol, increase lean muscle mass, decrease body
fat, accelerate wound healing, ease allergy symptoms, and allay autoimmune
diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetes. Bacterial infections,
including the recurrent ear infections that plague toddlers, often respond
remarkably to saccharides, as do many viruses--from the common cold to
the flu, from
herpes
to HIV. The debilitating symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia,
and Gulf War syndrome frequently abate after adding saccharides. Goji
juice from the Himalayan mountains are one of the richest source of saccharides.
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David
L. Hoffman writes about the shingles: "The nervous system needs as much
help as it can get!" "Nervine Tonics will 'feed'
the traumatized nerve tissue. Nervine Relaxants may ease the associated
pain, but will definitely lessen associated anxiety or tension."
David Hoffman recommends the following types of herbal remedies:
1) Anti-inflammatories will reduce the inflammatory response.
2) Antispasmodics will alleviate muscular tension developed in response
to the pain.
3) Antimicrobials may help deal with the virus infection, but it is very
intransigent.
Natural Herbal and Homeopathic remedies for the relief
of shingles symptoms:
"Transfer factors
are not only useful for disease prevention but can also help with diseases
already established due to inadequate immune response. Since transfer
factor-producing T lymphocytes are important in immune recognition and
memory, impairment of transfer factor production could neutralize the rest
of the immune response in otherwise healthy individuals. Therefore,
introducing transfer factors can sometimes enable a dysfunctional immune
system to return to normal." Greg B. Wilson, Ph.D. and James B. Daily,
Jr., Ph.D.
Marine
phytoplanktonDr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids,
vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine
phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting
all systems within the body. Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides
can halt the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer. Both high levels
of saccharides and adaptogens increase energy and stamina by improving
our ability to consume and use oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular
health by strengthening the heart and circulation.
Heal
Shingles: Herbal formula compound extract/tincture and other natural
remedies
Homeopathic
remedies: Causticum, Hypericum, Phytolaca, Rhus Tox, Ran Bub,
Variolinum, Anthracinum, Carbo Animalis, Arnica, and Agaricum. They are
many other homeopathic remedies listed in the materia medica for herpes
zoster. With homeopathy, it is best to seek the guidance of a homeopathic
practitioner rather than attempt to self-treat.
More
info about homeopathy
Other
remedies: Bach
flower Rescue remedy. Cayenne pepper (the
hotter, the better) mixed in a little body lotion and rubbed directly on
the eruption area helped enormously.
Vitamins:I
took 5.000 mg of vitamin C a day, 400 mg of B complex, 100 IU of E, 50.000
IU of beta carotene.
. Rob Robertson, MD - "Transfer factors are
tiny protein molecules that are produced by immune cells called T-cells.
It allow the immune system to remember conditions for which immunity has
already been established. When a person has been infected, for example,
with chicken pox in childhood, their body develops a memory of that illness,
and prevents the person from becoming re-infected with it later in life.
In the future, the specific immune transfer factor molecule for chicken
pox will endow the immune system with the exact ‘blueprint’ of what chicken
pox looks like, and the body will be able to quickly recognize and respond
to any possible re-infection. Many of these transfer factors - or "immune
memory molecules," were introduced to us from our mother’s milk or colostrum,
which is the richest source of concentrated transfer factors known to scientists.
Transfer factors in colostrum have the sole purpose of transferring immunity
from the mother to the baby’s immature immune system. All mammals produce
transfer factor, but scientists prefer to work with chicken and normal
bovine colostrum. A healthy cow already produces millions of different
transfer factors, but when the cow comes into contact with a pathogen such
as a virus, it produces a new transfer factor for that specific virus or
pathogen. For individuals challenged by specific pathogens – such as those
suffering with chronic illnesses like Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome, supplementation with the appropriate transfer factor molecule
may provide the ‘missing link,’ thereby allowing the immune system to target
and destroy the offending pathogen, and mitigate the symptoms of the disease."
Dr.
Robertson is a former Emergency Room Physician. He received his medical
degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1974. He
served as the Director of Emergency Services at Western Baptist Hospital
in Paducah, KY.
Scientists said that vaccinating children against chickenpox (varicella)
could increase the risk that adults would develop shingles, a painful blistering
rash that is potentially dangerous in the elderly. The team, at Britain's
Public Health Laboratory Service (PHLS), said that although vaccination
would save thousands of lives over time, thousands of elderly people could
also die from the complications of shingles, known as herpes zoster.
Writing in the journal Vaccine, they called for a re-evaluation of the
policy of mass chickenpox vaccination that has been introduced already
in the United States and is imminent in many other countries. In 1995,
the chickenpox vaccine was approved for use in children over 1 year of
age in the US and is now required for school entry. After a bout of naturally-occuring
chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus remains dormant in the body and
may reactivate decades later to cause shingles, a painful rash that typically
strikes chickenpox veterans after the age of 60.
Marc Brisson and his team say their research shows that adults living
with children have more exposure to the virus that causes chickenpox and
enjoy high levels of protection against shingles. Being close to children
means that adults are exposed to the virus, which acts like a booster vaccine
against shingles, they believe. But if all children were vaccinated, adults
who have had chickenpox would no longer be protected against developing
shingles.
The researchers worked out a mathematical model that predicts that eliminating
chickenpox in a country the size of the United States would prevent 186
million cases of the disease and 5,000 deaths over 50 years. However they
said it could also result in 21 million more cases of shingles and 5,000
deaths.
The PHLS said in a statement it was working out what the impact might
be of
introducing a chickenpox vaccine in Britain. "As more evidence becomes
available, it will be shared with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and
Immunisation, which advises the Department of Health on the immunisation
schedule. JAMA May 1, 2002;287(17):2211:
COMMENT by DR. SHERRI TENPENNY
By attempting to eliminate an essentially harmless childhood disease,
we are going to create a disaster of epidemic proportions. This is the
"first glimpse" of things to come: vaccines to treat problems caused by
vaccines.
Chickenpox is a mild infection of childhood caused by the varicella
zoster virus. A self -- limiting disease characterized by fever, malaise
and an itchy, vesicular rash that covers the entire body, chickenpox usually
resolves within 4 -- 5 days, leaving the child with lifetime immunity.
With vaccination by Varivax®, the duration of protection from varicella
infection by is unknown.[1 ]
Shingles is thought to be caused by the reactivation of the same chickenpox
-- causing virus, varicella -- zoster. It is generally a disease of the
elderly but can also develop in insulin -- dependent diabetics and those
who have immunodeficient diseases such as AIDS and leukemia. A shingles
outbreak can be triggered by the stress-emotional or physical-or by certain
medications, including steroids [ex: prednisone], chemotherapy and radiation.
Unlike chickenpox, a shingles outbreak is anything but benign. The first
sign is usually unilateral tingling, itching, or stabbing pain on the skin.
After a few days, a red, blistering rash appears that is severely painful
rash that can last for weeks. At its peak, symptoms range from a mild itch
to intense pain.
When the outbreak resolves, it can leave numbness, skin discoloration
and permanent scars. Serious complications, including facial paralysis,
hearing loss, or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) can occur, and
if the infection includes the eye, the result can be glaucoma, cataracts
or even permanent blindness.
Approximately 20% of shingles cases can result in post -- herpetic neuralgia.
This condition manifests as unrelenting pain that can persist for years
after the initial rash has healed. There is no conventional treatment for
post -- herpetic neuralgia and even the strongest pain medications are
rarely helpful.
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to relieve and prevent herpes outbreaks
For the millions who have herpes, this book offers dozens of practical
suggesions for taking for taking control in dealing with the most types
of herpesvirus infections with effective, natural methods anyone can use
to help prevent and fight outbreaks and stay well.
This easy-to-read survival manual includes the latest on effective,
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Controlling Herpes Naturally is the only up-todate and comprehensive
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"Michele Picozzi has boiled a vast amount of research on herpes down
to a manual with clear, easy-to-apply advice. If you have herpes, this
is the book that can make a difference in your life." Jack Challem, The
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"Thorough, timely treatment of natural approaches to managing herpesvirus
infections." Mike Davis, creator of the Herpes Alternative Approaches and
Other Resources (Web) Page
"Controlling Herpes Naturally offers a sound hopeful approach to managing
herpes. It contains easy-to-read, commonsense explanations and practical
suggestions. Every health care professional who treats herpesvirus or any
individual who suffers from it should have this book." Dawn Groves, author
of Yoga for Busy People.
From CONTROLLING HERPES NATURALLY by Michele Picozzi (Southpaw Press)
Essential Supplements for People with Herpes B Complex
Vitamin C
Lysine
Zinc
Licorice root
Vitamin E
Essential Foods for People with Herpes Fresh green and yellow vegetables (preferably organic), lightly cooked
for better assimilation
Fresh fruits (preferably organic), except citrus
Legumes (adzuki, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, lentils, great northern
beans, navy, butter, pinto and kidney beans)
Whole grains (in moderation), especially millet
Seaweeds such as dulse, hijiki, arame, and kombu
Shiitake mushrooms
Garlic, raw and chopped
Essential Foods People with Herpes Should Avoid Sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup
White flour and white rice
Coffee, including decaf
Fried foods
Processed meats
Peanuts and peanut butter
Alcohol
Chocolate
Soft Drinks
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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 the Sea: There is no family of foods
more protective against radiation and environmental pollutants than sea
vegetables.
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.
.
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
Teas
can help fight depression and anxiety, heal skin conditions and gastrointestinal
disorders, regulate hormone imbalances, improve your sex life, prevent
illness, and help you heal faster. Many diseases and
conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also be treated naturally
with healing herbs. These treatments can be safer, less expensive and possibly
even more effective than traditional methods. Plant food and herbal medicine
help in another way as well: by providing nutrients that are essential
to life. Research has now shown that many of us are deficient in several
nutrients essential to optimal health, if not essential to life itself.
Many of these important, natural ingredients are found in herbs, but not
in synthetic pharmaceuticals. "Teas are rich in antioxidants called
polyphenols which are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart
disease, and other diseases"
-- Monica Myklebust, MD
In compliance with regulations, it can be claimed that the chondroitin
sulfate and collagen type II found in deer velvet antler have been scientifically
substantiated by research and clinical studies to support healthy joint
structure and function!
That’s what’s new. As for deer antler itself, it’s an age-old remedy.
Asians have benefited from its remarkable healing powers for at least two
millennia. Ancient Chinese and Korean scrolls report its value for at least
52 disease states, including many afflictions that are still with us—such
as arthritis, headaches, vertigo, and depression. Research validates the
folklore in the case of arthritic joint damage.
I decided to explore velvet antler more thoroughly when I heard Dr.
Michael Rosenbaum, M.D., say: "Velvet antler contains the missing link
to longevity, something not present in any of the so-called ‘promising’
nutrition programs I have ever worked with."
And the day I learned that velvet antler is considered the second most
important ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine (after ginseng), my
next book was born.
Among the impressive elements of velvet antler are its content of unusual
protein/carbohydrate factors, collagen, prostaglandins, certain special
fatty acids, and growth factors. (To the best of our knowledge, only two
other commercially available substances contain significant amounts of
growth factors: an extract of the nucleus of chlorella algae and colostrums).
WHAT IS VELVET ANTLER?
For reasons not yet understood, antlers "commit suicide," jettison from
the deer that grows new ones every year. Antlers are unique in that they
are the only mammalian organs that regenerate annually.
The first set of antlers, made of cartilage, develops in early spring
of the male deer’s first year. Because of its rapid growth rate, the antler
is comprised of very biologically active tissue. The entire antler is known
as velvet antler—a potent nutritional product obtained without detriment
to the animal.
The therapeutic effects of velvet
antler seem to fall into several major categories:
anti-inflammatory effects
anabolic growth properties
enhancement of immune response
anticancer effects
It becomes extremely difficult to keep these benefits separate. Substances
believed to have a primary effect in one area turn out to be very helpful
in another. For example, in addition to their tissue-building role, growth
hormone precursors found in velvet antler are important for immunity. The
antler’s cartilage components are anti-inflammatory as well as possible
anticancer agents. The deeper we study, the more difficult it becomes to
associate only one of the velvet antler’s constituents with only one mode
of action. Velvet antler works by allowing your natural control systems
to move in the direction of normalcy—for almost any condition that is malfunctioning.
Deer velvet antler contains the most prized kind of collagen, collagen
type II. In osteoarthritis, the loss of certain protein and carbohydrate
complexes results in damage to the cartilage surface and eventual failure
of the collagenous matrix. It can even cause the exposure of underlying
bone. (Ouch!) Treatments suggested for osteoarthritis that recognize the
relationship of this loss to cartilage failure are called chondroprotective—a
word you may have seen in the popular press, and one your doctor may have
started using. The kind of substances found in velvet antler is chondroprotective.
It is believed that because of the elevated levels of IGF-1 in velvet antler
during the antler growth cycle, antler products improve muscular development.
One large study demonstrates its use to increase testosterone. Significant
healing substances in velvet antler include unusual forms of choline, responsible
for at least part of its hypertensive activity. Other constituents are
potent anti-aging factors. Velvet antler’s specific polyamines are reported
to promote memory and learning function. The anti-ulcer effect has been
attributed to its polysaccharide content.
Two factors stand out when evaluating the constituents of velvet antler.
It contains substances rarely found in other natural tissues
It contains substances in higher quantities than can be found in other
tissues
Some distant day, as the interior of our cells become more approachable
with new advances in technology, we will undoubtedly reveal more of velvet
antler’s secrets. Our enthusiasm for fully understanding every nuance makes
us wish we could set our watches ahead a few decades. But, as with so many
other working therapies—alternative or traditional—those who suffer need
not wait for the incomplete science to catch up with the results. Taken
together, ancient tradition and new research validating the benefits of
velvet antler make a compelling case for its inclusion in every healthful
diet.
Deer shed their antlers annually as a prelude to the regeneration, or
re-growth, of new ones. The entire shedding process takes a mere two to
three weeks to complete, and the re-growth phase takes place over the summer.
The docile male deer that, with the exception of the male and the female
reindeer, solely sports antlers, sheds them between January and April,
after the autumn mating season draws to a close. He can do without antlers
at this time, because his need for them in prior months, to attract and
to impress females for his harem of mates, and to fight with his competitors
for the females' affections, no longer exists.
During the growth phase of the bony antlers, they are covered with a
sensitive skin referred to as "velvet," which is filled with blood vessels
that feed the antlers the vitamins and the minerals necessary to build
up the bone, and to promote normal antler growth. Antler growth spans two
to four months, after which time the velvet is no longer needed, and a
ring, which effectively serves as a shutoff valve, forms at the base of
the antlers and cuts off the blood supply to the velvet. As a result, the
velvet withers, dries up, and falls off, often assisted by the deer, which
rubs his antlers against tree bark. The antler regeneration is complete,
and the shedding cycle will resume once mating season in the fall concludes.
The deers are treated humanely and are never harmed. The herd roams on
pastures all year.
Water therapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick.
Hydro- and hydrothermal therapy are traditional methods of treatment that
have been used for the treatment of disease and injury by many cultures,
including those of ancient Rome, China, and Japan. Water therapy has been
around for centuries. The ancient Greeks took therapeutic baths. Water
is an important ingredient in the traditional Chinese and Native American
healing systems.
more
F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
- "Every function inside the body is regulated by and depends on water.
Water must be available to carry vital elements, oxygen, hormones, and
chemical messengers to all parts of the body. Without sufficient water
to wet all parts equally, some more remote parts of the body will not receive
the vital elements that water supplies. Water is also needed to carry toxic
waste away from the cells. In fact, there are at least 50 reasons why the
body needs sufficient water on a regular, everyday basis. Without sufficient
water to constantly wet all parts, your body's drought-management system
kicks into action. The histamine-directed chemical messenger systems are
activated to arrange a new, lower quota of water for the drought-stricken
areas. When histamine and its subordinate "drought managers" come across
pain-sensing nerves, they cause pain. This is what I discovered in my research
that I mentioned earlier."
Benefits of Alkaline, Ionized Water,
by Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi, M.D. Water has the ability to attract and accumulate bio-energy. It also
stores an energy memory of harmful or helpful vibrations to which it was
exposed in the past. Chlorinated tap water is polluted with non-biological
chemicals and negative energy imprints. It is also devoid of bio-energy
and so may be regarded as being badly polluted as well as 'dead'. Alkaline
living water is regarded by a growing number of health care professionals
as the best water to drink and is listed as a medical device in Japan for
the treatment of degenerative diseases.
Joseph
M. Price, MD - "Chlorine
is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times. It is an insidious
poison."
Albert
Schatz, Ph.D - "Fluoridation
is the greatest fraud that has ever been perpetrated and it has been perpetrated
on more people than any other fraud has." Professor
Albert Schatz, Ph.D. (Microbiology), Discoverer of streptomycin and Nobel
Prize Winner
Matthew Silver, MD
- "An associate in her early fifties who had suffered for many years from
the toxic effects of chlorine poisoning from inhaling vapors from
an over-chlorinated swimming pool. This had resulted in many severe
health challenges including extreme chronic fatigue and breathing difficulty
that kept her housebound and dependent on oxyn. Even minimal exertion led
to extreme shortness of breath. After just three days of drinking glyconutrients,
she reported that all of her symptoms improved dramatically and that she
was able to leave her house without oxygen and work in her garden, which
she had not been able to do in years." The sugars found on all Glyconutrients
(saccharides) also address the workings of the brain and nervous system
– from memory and sleep to anxiety and depression.
Safe,
toxin-free, Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
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.
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.
Home:
ShirleysWellnessCafe.com (aka: MyWellnessHouse.com) is a free educational
site site dedicated to help promote holistic health for you, your family,
and your animals.
Shirley was once a victim
of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment who
wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure" and who wants us to believe
that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get
"well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation. You can read an account
of Shirley's
journey into health without drugs, surgery or radiation.
The Truth
About the Drug Companies : How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It
"The medical establishment works closely with the drug multinationals whose
main objective is profits, and whose worst nightmare would be an epidemic
of good health. Lots of drugs MUST be sold. In order to achieve this, anything
goes: lies, fraud, and kickbacks. Doctors are the principal salespeople
of the drug companies. " Guylaine Lanctot, M.D.
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything
one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials
to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental
function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress,
and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties
of Marine Phytoplankton
A
growing number of holistic doctors, pediatricians and veterinarians use
transfer
factors as an alternative to, or in conjunction with conventional
medicine for their acute and chronic cases, including cancer and other
serious health conditions, with excellent outcome.
Dr. Rob Robertson, MD
- "There is no other product in a nutritional substance, nor a drug, that
has this kind of power and ability to affect our immune system. With the
increase of killer viruses, mutated germs, super-resistant germs, and food
contaminations, our only hope and defense, must lie within our own immune
system." Transfer factors and the immune sytem
Dr.
Howard Peiper MD "Our immune systems are under attack from toxic substances
that are everywhere - in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water
we drink. Serious disease doesn't just happen. The accumulation of toxins
compromises our immune system and wears the body down leaving us vulnerable
to all sorts of maladies. The body has an amazing ability to recover from
illness and restore itself if we give it the tools to work with." learn
more...
MagnesiumTherapy
Magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart
rhythm steady, and bones strong. Dr. Sidney Baker - "Magnesium deficiency
can affect virtually every organ system of the body. With regard to skeletal
muscle, one may experience twitches, cramps, muscle tension, muscle soreness,
including back aches, neck pain, tension headaches and jaw joint (TMJ)
dysfunction." more
The
Native Americans call it "Ee-Wah-Kee" meaning "The-Mud-That-Heals".
In addition to the role it plays as a potent detoxifier, therapeutic
clay has also been used extensively in the treatment of pain, open
wounds, colitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers, intestinal problems,
acne, anemia, and a variety of other health issues. more
Chia
Seeds: The "Aztec" Wonder Food with Healing Power. The ancient Aztec
civilization used Chia seed to provide them with radiant health, endurance,
and boundless energy.
Optimal Prostate Health and
Prevention Measure to prostate enlargement.
Prostate Cancer: a drugless
approach
Homeopathic approach to impotence,
bladder infections, prostate problems etc.
The Male Andropause (like menopause)
Male Herbs for Impotence
Peter R. Breggin,
M.D - "The drugging of children has gotten
so out of hand that America is waking up to this. This is a national catastrophe."
more
Julian Whitaker M.D -
"Class
action lawsuits have been filed in Texas, California and New Jersey charging
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, maker of Ritalin,
with conspiracy to create the psychiatric disorder known as ADHD in order
to fuel the market for their product." more...
Healing
Shingles/Herpes Zoster Naturally - Alternative Medicine
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Acupuncturist told me that it was of upmost importance to start acupuncture
as soon as possible after the eruptions had broken out, and while they
were still wet, and not wait until the eruptions had dried off. He explained
to me that it was crucial to start the treatment early so as to PREVENT
nerve damage. Once the nerve is damaged, it is much more difficult and
it takes much longer to achieve healing. He also recommended mega doses
of Bcomplex and vitamin C to support the nerve system.
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