The skin, sometimes called the third kidney, is the body's largest eliminative organ after the liver. When it functions efficiently, it eliminates two pounds of waste acids daily, so its ability to excrete toxins is of paramount importance; when the skin ceases to function properly, an increased burden is placed on the lymphatic system and other excretory organs. One of the greatest treasures that a woman or a man can have is healthy, radiant skin. A beautiful complexion and glorious body skin are a reflection of our personal life-style practices. The skin excretes, absorbs and protects. If the balanced of the skin becomes disturbed especially through poor nutrition the functions associated with the skin cells cannot act in a balanced manner and can result in dryness, excessive oiliness, and inability to protect against infectious organism. The most rigorously followed healthful living plan necessarily includes a nutritious diet, purewater, regular exercise in the fresh air, adequate rest and sleep, sensible stress management.

Prevention and Natural Treatment of Skin Conditions

Dr. Gerard F. Judd Ph.D - "Fluoride disrupts the connective tissue, causing excessive cross-linking, cysts, and premature aging of the skin!" Learn more about fluoride ...

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - " Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."

Our skin is the largest organ of our body.  No other organ has as much area exposed to the elements as does the skin.  It is able to breathe in nutrients and it is able to expel waste.  It is the skin which holds our bodies together, and gives us our glow, color and tone. Our skin absorbs what ever we put on it. Have you ever read the labels of your cosmetics and personal care products? Try It! You may begin to understand why your skin looks like it came from another planet. The ingredients certainly do not sound like the language of earthlings. And they do not sound as if they grew out of the earth. We need to take responsibility for what we feed our bodies (and our skin), and help our skin to create that deep Beauty that is “in the Eyes of the Beholder(s).

Dr. James Meschino, DC - "Dietary manipulation and nutritional supplementation has been shown to be of clinical importance in the prevention and treatment of various skin conditions, including skin cancer, wound healing, atopic dermatitis—eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis and acne. Eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and, to a lesser degree, acne are skin conditions that are highly responsive to nutritional management. Skin smoothness can be enhanced, as well, through specific dietary manipulation and supplementation with essential oils, B-vitamins and antioxidants at established doses. Regarding nutrition and detoxification, research reveals that many skin conditions are aggravated by faulty detoxification mechanisms, excess toxicity and compromised liver function. The liver is the main blood filtration plant to neutralize and eliminate toxins from the body. Conversely, a number of skin conditions have been shown to respond favorably when the body?s detoxification centers are supported through dietary manipulation and the appropriate use of supplements. Thus, nutritional support is a vital aspect of skin health and appearance, and optimizing detoxification is a primary target in the treatment of a variety of common skin conditions. Although enhancing detoxification is not the only role of nutritional management for skin conditions, it is an often overlooked area of intervention." James Meschino, DC, serves on the board of advisors of the Academy of Anti-Aging Research and is the clinical and research director for the RenaiSanté Institute of Integrative Medicine in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada. 

To understand the relationship between detoxification, intestinal cleansing and prevention of acne, we must first understand the relationship between our skin, the digestive system and excretory system. 

"AUTOINTOXICATION" ( also known as autotoxicosis , enterotoxication, intestinal intoxication, intestinal toxemia or self-poisoning) which means the toxins released by the decay process, brought on by bacteria, pass into the blood stream and travel to all parts of the body. Every cell in the body can be affected and many forms of sickness can result from it, including Acne and other skin eruptions. 

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin Learn more about  Detoxification - Internal Cleansing

The Ugly Side of Cosmetics Make-up and body care products have been linked to allergic reactions, birth defects, and even cancer. It is a medically recognised fact that our body absorbs significant amounts of what we put on our skin. With Certified Organic food rapidly becoming the nutrition of choice by the health conscious amongst us, why would you accept any less for your skin? Processed food and fast foods are depriving us of even more essential nutrients. Many corporations continue activities harmful to our health to increase profits at the cost of our ecosystem and food chain. They do not inform the public about the true extent of the problem created by toxic substances and harmful additives in our foods nor about the environmental pollution generated from their manufacturing plants. With Certified Organic food rapidly becoming the nutrition of choice by the health conscious amongst us, why would you accept any less for your skin?

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SecreSea Nature's Beauty Secret with 100% All Natural Ingredients Since the Dawn of Mankind

SecreSea is designed to indulge your skin with Mother Nature’s first and finest ingredients. This skin care line contains timeless offerings from sea and land, using only the highest-quality ingredients, extracts and essential oils to rejuvenate and purify your skin. SecreSea generously nourishes the skin with marine phytoplankton and then adds aloe vera, lavender, CoQ10 and other nutrients to support healthy skin. 

With SecreSea Nature's Beauty, you will: 

    * Cleanse naturally with no harmful foaming agents
    * Gently polish and refine your skin
    * Refresh and hydrate your skin, and uplift your spirit
    * Diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    * Deeply nourish tissue layers for a youthful, radiant glow
    * Balance hydration and lock in moisture

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Natural Skin Treatment with Clay

Naturally absorbent and extremely gentle on the system, bentonite clay can treat various skin and internal ailments and attracts and neutralizes poisons in the intestinal tract. It can eliminate food allergies, food poisoning, mucus colitis, spastic colitis, viral infections, stomach flu, and parasites (parasites are unable to reproduce in the presence of clay). There is virtually no digestive disease that clay will not treat. It enriches and balances blood. It adsorbs radiation (think cell phones, microwaves, x-rays, TVs and irradiated food, for starters). It has been used for alcoholism, arthritis, cataracts, diabetic neuropathy, pain treatment, open wounds, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers, animal and poisonous insect bites, acne, anemia, in fact, the list of uses is too long for this article. It was used during the Balkan war of 1910 to reduce mortality from cholera among the soldiers from sixty to three percent.

Many beauticians state that clay has no equal as a facial conditioner. They report that it's skin-tightening effect when used on the face is powerful. We have been told that when clay pulls the red blood cells to the skin surface, leaving your face temporarily red, it has done it's job. Clay stimulates a deficient organ and help  the restoration of the failing function. Clay is a powerful agent of stimulation, transformation and transmission. Clay contains highly active ingredients, able to induce cellular rebuilding and to hasten all organic processes.  Clays attracts and neutralizes poisons from the skin and internal organs.   --- Click here to learn more about clay therapy

Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy. You can check to see if you have cellulite by pinching the skin around your upper thigh. If it looks a bit lumpy, you probably have it. And if you do have cellulite, you're definitely not alone: Most girls and women - and some men - have cellulite.

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Your skin needs the right kinds of fats    Skin Requires Constant Supply of Essential Fatty Acids 

One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to follow a low-fat or no-fat diet. You must have adequate amounts of essential fatty acids to be healthy. Flax seeds oil, black seeds oil, and evening primrose oils (Essential Fatty Acids), are wonderful tonics for the skin and help prevent wrinkles.

Leo Galland, M.D. - "There are numerous health problems associated with EFA deficiencies. These include hair loss, eczema-like skin eruptions, susceptibility to infections, arthritis-like conditions, liver or kidney degeneration, growth retardation and vision or learning problems." 

Through his research and clinical work, Dr. Galland has found that essential fatty acids (EFAs) are critical to a healthy immune system. He says "we are in the midst of a nationwide epidemic of EFA deficiencies that is undermining the health of our children." EFAs are essential because your child needs them to be healthy and his/her body can't make them. They must be supplied by the diet. There are numerous health problems associated with EFA deficiencies. These include hair loss, eczema-like skin eruptions, susceptibility to infections, arthritis-like conditions, liver or kidney degeneration, growth retardation and vision or learning problems. learn more: Superimmunity for Kids by Leo Galland, M.D. with Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.

 Dr Udo Erasmus - "Essential Fatty Acids give you Beautiful Skin from Within - A lack of essential fatty acids (EFAs) in our diet is the most important factor in our nutritional program for healthy, radiant skin. Most of us either don't eat enough good fats (Omega 3 & 6 Essential fatty acids) in our diet or we eat too much of the wrong fats. The result of this is an imbalance of EFAs and the signs are easy to read: dry skin, dandruff, acne, rough scaly skin. Dry skin is very common in this age of "fat phobia". Most people buy creams and lotions to overcome dry skin that hide the problem but never fix it. Thankfully there is a solution for dry skin and that is to add plenty of healing Omega 3 fats to your diet, which will moisturize your skin from the inside out. Omega 3's make the skin more supple and silky so flaky, scaly, rough itchy skin can be improved by increasing your intake of Omega 3's."

The chia seed is one of the richest source of omega-3 oil and other essential nutrients for a healthy skin.  They were the power food of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful. more

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Taking the Fear out of Eating Fats  -  Wrinkles and Diet

Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer and writer whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected national and international health journals and books.

"I worked with a client from Mexico who was here visiting her daughter over the summer. The mother was 85 years old, very strong and healthy, and had not one wrinkle on her beautiful face. Her skin was incredible! It was so soft and silky, not at all dry, scaly or wrinkly like the skin I'm so used to seeing with most of my clients. I just had to ask her what kind of fats she eats. Her daughter translated my question to her mother and then replied, "She said she eats mostly lard. I can't believe it! I keep telling her that's not good for her, but she just won't listen!" 

"The medical community, junk food industry and the media have done an incredible job convincing the American public that fats are bad for us. Fats have been blamed for everything from clogging our arteries to causing cancer. And fats are definitely the most popular scapegoat for our national health obsession—obesity!"  Lori Lipinski  more

"Avoid polyunsaturated oils and eat plenty of saturated fats. Consumption of vegetable oils is associated with wrinkles while saturated animal fats and coconut oil help prevent wrinkles. Expose your skin to moderate amounts of natural sunlight or UV-B radiation from a Sperti sunlamp. Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea and sugar. Never wash your face with soap. Avoid most face creams." Lori Lipinski

Mary Enig, PhD - "One reason the polyunsaturates cause so many health problems is that they tend to become oxidized or rancid when subjected to heat, oxygen and moisture as in cooking and processing. Rancid oils are characterized by free radicals—that is, single atoms or clusters with an unpaired electron in an outer orbit. These compounds are extremely reactive chemically. They have been characterized as "marauders" in the body for they attack cell membranes and red blood cells and cause damage in DNA/RNA strands, thus triggering mutations in tissue, blood vessels and skin. Free radical damage to the skin causes wrinkles and premature aging; free radical damage to the tissues and organs sets the stage for tumors; free radical damage in the blood vessels initiates the buildup of plaque. Is it any wonder that tests and studies have repeatedly shown a high correlation between cancer and heart disease with the consumption of polyunsaturates? 32 New evidence links exposure to free radicals with premature aging, with autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and with Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease, Alzheimer's and cataracts. Vegetable oils are more toxic when heated. One study reported that polyunsaturates turn to varnish in the intestines. A study by a plastic surgeon found that women who consumed mostly vegetable oils had far more wrinkles than those who used traditional animal fats. A 1994 study appearing in the Lancet showed that almost three quarters of the fat in artery clogs is unsaturated." The Skinny on Fats

On my face and body, I only use organic coconut oil and/or Shea butter  from the nut of the Mangifolia tree in Central Africa. The Mangifolia tree can live up to 300 years and has been called the "God Send" to the people of Africa. Found in the African Savannah, the Mangifolia tree gives up its fruit once a year. This is called the Karite nut. This nut is then boiled and the oil is extracted from it and refined into shea butter. Also known as Karite or Shea Nut Butter, it is high in triglycerides and has 5% fatty acids, 8% unsaponifiables, and 7% waxy esters.  This natural fatty acid action is felt at the cellular level and contributes to the regeneration process of dry and wrinkled skin and can be used to treat rheumatism and aching muscles. Shea butter penetrates deep into your skin and gives it back its elasticity. It will revitalize, soften and maintain moisture to your skin without greasiness. Shea butter's high content of vitamins A, E and F will provide your skin with all the essential elements it needs for good skin balance.

Coconut Oil for Health and Vitality - Antiviral, Antimicrobial, and Anti-Obesity
Flaxseed Oil and Other Life Giving Oils
Engineered Fats and Oils and The Degenerative Disease Epidemic

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Malnutrition is the basis of all disease

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Diet and nutritional supplements: Regular consumption of plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, in whole form or juiced, along with legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and little or no refined, overprocessed foods, fat, sugar, and caffeine will help your skin to stay young and healthy. Pay attention, particularly in the case of hives and rashes, to any foods to which you may be oversensitive. The nutritional supplements that are most of benefit to the skin are Vitamin A (we recommend it in the form of Beta carotene, which is non-toxic, since prolonged use of over 50,000 I.U. of Vitamin A can result in hair loss, skin dryness, and other symptoms of toxicity), Zinc, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C. We suggest these in combination with a mega multi vitamin and mineral containing 25-50 mg of the B vitamins but use higher amount with some skin conditions. Essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acid are necessary to keep the skin soft and pliable. PABA, often found in sun tan products, helps prevent against damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays."

Man's body is a living organism, made of living cells, which require living food in order to be properly nourished and function well. When we put cooked food into our body, loaded with contaminants, the body starts to break down. It begins in the very young with colic, rashes, colds, earaches, upset stomachs, swollen glands and tonsils. As the child grows older, their may be tooth decay, pimples, the need for eye glasses, etc. Then as we enter adult life there is arthritis, hypoglycemia, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and cancers. All this and a multitude of other diseases are unnecessary and are nothing but the result of improper diet and lifestyle!  Today, most people accept cooked food as the normal means of supplying the body with nutrients, not realizing that the living cells of our bodies do not take nourishment from the dead and artificial ingredients found in cooked food. And so, after a typical meal of cooked meat, cooked potatoes, a cooked vegetable and a piece of cooked bread, followed by a cooked sugar desert, their stomach is full and they think they have satisfied the nutritional needs of their body. In reality, they have given their body practically no nourishment. And thus with a full stomach, they are slowly starving their body's cells. 

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 body is self-healing when the infraction is stopped and proper nutrients provided.

Since taking Marine Phytoplankton I have noticed a gradual improvement in the texture and clarity of my skin. My energy levels also tend to be more stable and there is an overall improvement in my mood and a greater capacity to handle challenges and stay calm in stressful situations. All my life I had a sinus infection, I was constantly on antibiotics and Sinutab. I remember my three small daughters asking me if I remembered to take my Sinutab, because if I didn't I would be cranky from the sinus pain. Since the first week on Marine Phytoplankton my sinus infections are history. 

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. 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. Profound Life-Giving Properties of Marine Phytoplankton

Where to buy marine phytoplankton

Eating for Beauty: For Women and Men: Introducing a Whole New Concept of Beauty What It Is, and How You Can Achieve It by David Wolfe 

Ever wanted to know what to eat in order to become and stay more beautiful? Ever wanted to know the reasons behind why you should eat certain foods? Here, you will learn all about how to become a more vital, healthy and beautified being. David's motivating style will encourage you to take the plunge into raw foods and all the benefits that this lifestyle offers. Through lessons which follow one another, he shows you how to begin to make changes which at first seem small and insignificant, but build one on top of the other resulting in dramatic changes.

There is a company that sells delicious RAW organically grown foods that eat like a snack and snack like a meal. They are always ready to go and good to go. Just sharing these products gets immediate attention from those millions of folks that are looking for delicious, nutritious snack foods. Keep your cupboard, your cooler, your backpack, your tackle box, your picnic basket, your saddlebags, and anywhere else that you stash your snacks filled with these great products. FAQ

Healthy Skin with Wheatgrass and Barleygrass Juice

Dr. Howard Lutz. - "Barley grass is one of the most incredible products of this decade. It improves the skin texture and the dryness associated with aging."

Dr. Howard Lutz, who is director of the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Washington, D.C., has said this about barley grass:  "(Barley grass is) one of the most incredible products of this decade.  It improves stamina, sexual energy, clarity of thought, and reduces addiction to things that are bad for you.  It also improves the texture of the skin, and heals the dryness associated with aging. 

Wheatgrass juice is the nectar of rejuvenation, the plasma of youth, the blood of all life.

Most people who have explored the wondrously wide avenues of self-healing have heard about wheatgrass. Wheatgrass juice has been proven over many years to benefit people in numerous ways: cleansing the lymph system, building the blood, restoring balance in the body, removing toxic metals from the cells, nourishing the liver and kidneys and restoring vitality. One ounce of wheatgrass juice has the vitamin and mineral equivalent of 2.2 pounds of fresh vegetables. It contains most of the vitamins and minerals needed for human maintenance, including the elusive B12. Many of the benefits of wheatgrass juice stem from the fact that it is a living food, which is a complete protein with about 30 enzymes and is approximately 70% crude chlorophyll. 

Wheatgrass Juice is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available. Dr.Birscher, a research scientist, called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power." He says chlorophyll increases function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the uterus, the intestine and the lungs. According to Dr. Birscher, nature uses chlorophyll as a body cleanser, rebuilder and neutralizer of toxins. Wheat grass juice can dissolve scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effects of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production. Wheat grass juice helps to reduce high blood pressure as the juice helps to reduce toxins from the body and gives the blood iron which helps circulation. It purifies the blood.

To detoxify my blood and to maintain my excellent health and vitality I drink daily 6 to 8 ounces of freshly pressed mixture of wheatgrass, parsley, cilantro, bitter-melon-vine/leaf,dandelion, and other green leafy veggies. I mix in one tablespoon of bee pollen. one ounce of  fulvic minerals ,  one ounce of marine phytoplankton, 2 ounces of Goji juice (rich in glyconutrients).  I also drink Dr. Miller's Detox Tea.   I grow my own wheatgrass in flats by my windows (view instructions). Wheatgrass played a major role in my health recovery of severe lifelong illnesses. I use the Handcrank juicer (rust proof stainless steel) specifically designed to get the maximum juice from leafy plants or grass. (most other juicers shred the grass or leaf causing a huge mess and no juice.) Shirley detailed step by step what I do everyday to detoxify my blood and to maintain optimum health and vitality

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin."

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body.

Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Internal Cleansing

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

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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

The Mayo Clinic had pronounced Lloyd Palmer, of Minnesota, as incurable. Since 1965 he had suffered from excruciatingly painful arthritis of his spinal column -- ankylosing spondylitis. His spine twisted and lost movement until, he says, he became a "walking comma." He suffered pain for 31 years, until he started to drink water and take salt. He writes: "I continue to be pain-free with my ankylosis spondylitis one year after starting the water/salt regime. My blood pressure is normal as well. I thank God every day for allowing me to finally be pain-free." Lloyd Palmer's story is so incredible that Paul Harvey reported it on his ABC News program. He also wrote a syndicated column, printed in a few hundred newspapers.
learn more about the incredible healing power of water

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Healing Acne Naturally

Dr. Randall Neustaedter OMD - "The measures to prevent and heal acne include diet, hygiene, nutritional supplements, and medicines. Maintain a consistent preventive and treatment program and acne will resolve. Natural treatments have no side effects."
 

Acne No More  The Only Holistic Acne System In Existence That Will Teach YOU How To Permanently Heal Your Skin From The Inside Out!  This program is aimed at eliminating the main root factors that cause your acne. The program addresses the internal problem causing your acne and fixes it rather than masking the symptoms. In this way it ensures your "system" is re-balanced and becomes acne free... leading to a lasting, glowing clear skin of your dreams. This program contains all the information you'll ever need to help you eliminate acne permanently without creams and without using drugs and without any side effects. more

The orthodox treatment is mostly a broad spectrum of antibiotics. Repeated use of these drugs knocks out the intestinal bacteria and causes an over growth of yeasts leading to a condition of candidisis which can actually exacerbate the acne – not to mention that the bacteria that causes acne grows resistant to the antibiotics.

Beware of toxic medications (Accutane)

What is Accutane? Accutane is the brand name for isotretinoin, a drug prescribed for acne which is rapidly being exposed as a public health threat. According to the manufacturer, "Isotretinoin is a retinoid, which …inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinization. The exact mechanism of action of isotretinoin is unknown.” Accutane usage has been linked to severe psychological disorders and even suicide. Although accounts vary, "More than 200 people have taken their lives while taking Accutane…"

Accutane Related Websites: (scroll midway down the page in that website for the info)

• A voluntary organisation which is run and financed by individuals and families of individuals who have suffered severe side effects from the drug.
• Created for the Australians that have been injured by the acne medication Roaccutane (Accutane in USA) produced by Roche.
• The Accutane section of Roche's website (the manufacturer of Accutane.)
• ACCUTANE Statement of Rep. Bart Stupak October 5, 2000

Dr. Mercola - "Accutane is not the miracle cure-all for acne that it is promoted to be. It causes birth defects in nearly 100% of pregnant women."

US Congress Hears Testimony Accutane Link to Depression and Suicide The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement February 24 advising physicians and consumers about reports of "depression, psychosis, and rarely suicidal thoughts and actions" related to use of the acne drug isotretinoin (Accutane). Rep. Burton also blasted the American Academy of Dermatology for not notifying all of its members of Accutane's mental health risks. Accutane also causes severe birth defects. 

Acne Rosacea 
Rosacea, commonly spelled Rosecea and Roseacea, is a chronic, acne-like condition of the facial skin that may affect as many as 13 million Americans. It typically first appears when people reach their 30s and 40s as a flushing or subtle redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that comes and goes. If left untreated, rosacea tends to worsen over time. As the condition progresses, the redness becomes more persistent, bumps and pimples called papules and pustules appear and small dilated blood vessels may become visible. In some cases the eyes also may be affected, causing them to be irritated and bloodshot. In advanced cases, the nose may become red and swollen from excess tissue. Individuals who suspect they may have rosacea may wish to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Learn about Natural Remedies to ease the symptoms of  Acne Rosacea

Natural Skin Treatment with Clay
Naturally absorbent and extremely gentle on the system, clay can treat various skin and internal ailments

Ayurveda, the science of life and medical knowledge from ancient India. The logic of Ayurveda prescribes a whole way of life, based on knowledge and  awareness that man is interdependent with all other forms of life. If you suffer from dull and fatigued-looking skin tone, acne, dry and lackluster hair, or weak and cracking nails, there is proven help available.  India's men and women have been reaping the powerful benefits of Ayurveda Medicine for the past 5,000 years, Radiancio is a natural supplement geared towards optimizing and enhancing the appearance and condition of  hair, nails, and skin while strengthening the body and overall well-being. 

Alpha-Sterol is super effective in eliminating various forms of Dermatitis. Most Acne products attempt to work by drying your skin but they are ineffective because clogged pores in your skin cause acne and pimples. "Alpha-Sterol is so effective because it actually opens the blocked pores releasing the excess oils from your skin. That’s why they call it a dermal decongestant. Once the pores are functioning again, as nature intended, acne, pimples, and blackheads disappear."

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Urine Therapy (Amaroli) for Beautiful Skin

Urea (urine) is one of the primary ingredients in many face and skin creams and one of the most effective skin moisturisers ever discovered.

How common is the use of urine (urea)? It is used in the manufacture of hormones, diuretics, and cancer fighting drugs. As urea, it is one of the primary ingredients in many face and skin creams---just read the labels---because it is one of the best moisturizers available. As a medicine, it can be used as an extract, injected, topically and in oral applications. Scientific research on urine therapy started at the turn of the last century and continued until shortly after World War II, when drug companies realized there was more money to be made in urine extracts than in promoting its self-healing properties. 

Urea has also been proven to be an extraordinarily effective antibacterial and antiviral agent, one of the best natural diuretics and one of the most effective skin moisturisers ever discovered. Urea actually increases the water-binding capacity of the skin by opening skin layers for hydrogen bonding and thus attracting moisture to dry skin cells. As a natural diuretic, it is unparalleled and is also widely prescribed in cases of oedema or swelling, glaucoma, epilepsy and meningitis and to reduce excess cerebral and spinal pressure. Urea is an FDA-approved medicinal agent, and its remarkable and comprehensive antineoplastic properties are well utilised in anticancer drugs and treatments.

Dr John Armstrong (author of The Water of Life) emphasises the need to massage with urine. He insists that cures work faster and more effectively in those who are bathed, massaged, rubbed and soaked in their own urine. He highly recommends it for more serious illnesses, since urine is absorbed through the skin and the hormonal and protein-based contents are slowly reabsorbed into the system, bypassing digestive juices that otherwise may have neutralised their potency. In this way, it also works as an excellent cosmetic for moisturising and healing skin blemishes, burns and scar tissue. However, for this usage, it is preferable to use urine that is 4 to 8 days old. The smell of ammonia in the old urine is not toxic but actually beneficial if used topically only, and not taken internally. Urine can be massaged topically for the most chronic and stubborn skin problems, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, sores, fungal infections, insect bites, wounds, burns and even gangrene.  (Ureacin, is a urea cream for skin problems)

Minocycline Use for Acne Linked to Lupus-like Syndrome 
Current use of minocycline to treat acne substantially increases the risk of lupus-like syndrome, according to results of a nested, case-control study published last week. Investigators identified 29 patients with lupus-like syndrome out of 27,688 acne patients between the ages of 15 and 29. Current single use of minocycline was associated with an 8.5-fold...increased risk of developing lupus-like syndrome compared with nonusers and past users of tetracyclines combined. Current users of doxycycline, oxytetracycline or tetracycline had a 1.7-fold increased risk of developing lupus-like syndrome. The risk was close to non-use (relative risk 1.3) with past exposure to tetracyclines.

Epidemic of multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus also related to soy products, canola oil and aspartame. (Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names, NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure.)
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 

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.

Available nutritional supplements for lupus condition

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."

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 .

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Water The Great Healer and Detoxifier! 

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

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Unhealthy or aging skin can be dramatically improved with honeybee pollen

by Steve Schecter, N.D.

Basic beauty begins with the glow of good health, which shines from within. A scrubbed and radiant complexion transforms any woman (or man) into a singularly attractive person. On the other hand, dull, muddy skin, often caused by poor nutrition or personal hygiene, can detract from even the most attractive. Studies have shown that unhealthy or aging skin can be dramatically improved by the consumption of honeybee pollen. 

When bee pollen is included daily in the diet, it not only gives you the glow of health and aids in safe, permanent weight loss, but it can also be blended into seemingly "magic potions" to smooth, soothe, and rejuvenate every inch of the outside of your body. Several relatively inexpensive mixtures of hive products, used externally, can revitalize and rejuvenate the complexion and may even eliminate acne.

Dr. Lars-Erik Essen, a dermatologist in Halsinborg, Sweden, pioneered the use of bee products for skin conditions. He treated many of his patients successfully for acne. Dr. Essen says, "Through transcutaneous nutrition, bee pollen exerts a profound biological effect. It seems to prevent premature aging of the cells and stimulates growth of new skin tissue. It offers effective protection against dehydration and injects new life into dry cells. It smooths away wrinkles and stimulates a life-giving blood supply to all skin cells. 

The skin becomes younger looking, less vulnerable to wrinkles, smoother, and healthier with the use of honeybee pollen," Dr. Essen says. "Taken internally or used externally, bee pollen exercises a suppressive effect on facial acne. It is also an important skin rejuvenator, primarily because it contains a high concentration of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA as well as a natural antibiotic factor." 

The French, long noted for their preoccupation with all things beautiful, have done a great deal of research on the use of bee pollen and other hive products in cosmetic preparations. Dr. M. Esperrois of the French Institute of Chemistry notes that honeybee pollen contains potent antibiotics that can act to reverse the effects normal aging exerts on skin, correcting darkening, wrinkles, and blemishes. 

Professors N. Mankovsky and D. G. Chebotarev, two Russian scientists, confirm honeybee pollen stimulates cell renewal. They say, "The rejuvenation of skin and body cells can be encouraged by the administration of the poly-vitamins, microelements, enzymes, hormones, and amino acids present m bee pollen. These nutrients are needed by the body to form new tissue." These professors go on to praise the properties of bee pollen, calling them "vital to a form of internal and external rejuvenation at the cellular level.

Steve Schecter, N.D. - "When bee pollen is included daily in the diet, it not only gives you the glow of health and aids in safe, permanent weight loss, but it can also be blended into seemingly "magic potions" to smooth, soothe, and rejuvenate every inch of the outside of your body. Several relatively inexpensive mixtures of hive products, used externally, can revitalize and rejuvenate the complexion and may even eliminate acne."

Bee pollen contains all the essential components of life. The percentage of rejuvenating elements in bee pollen remarkably exceeds those present in brewer's yeast and wheat germ. Bee pollen corrects the deficient or unbalanced nutrition, common in the customs of our present-day civilization of consuming incomplete foods, often with added chemical ingredients, which expose us to physiological problems as various as they are numerous.

Bee pollen is often referred to as nature's most complete food. Human consumption of bee pollen is praised in the Bible, other religious books, and ancient Chinese and Egyptian texts. It has long been prescribed by traditional health practitioners-including the fathers of Western medicine Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Pythagoras-for its healing properties. Bee pollen rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span. Bee pollen's ability to consistently and noticeably increase energy levels makes it a favorite substance among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining and enhancing quality performance. 

Pollen is considered an energy and nutritive tonic in Chinese medicine. Cultures throughout the world use it in a surprising number of applications: for improving endurance and vitality, extending longevity, aiding recovery from chronic illness, adding weight during convalescence, reducing cravings and addictions, regulating the intestines, building new blood, preventing infectious diseases such as the cold and flue (it has antibiotic type properties), and helping overcome retardation and other developmental problems in children. It is thought to protect against radiation and to have anti-cancer qualities. 

Bee products are among some of the most remarkable and versatile nutrients of the natural world. They have fascinated cultures for generations and are now experiencing a renaissance as more information surfaces supporting their healing properties. In this book, Rita Elkins discusses how bee products can aid healing, boost immunity and slow the aging process, as well as increasing energy and stamina. Read this captivating book and see just how you can change your life by improving your health inexpensively. Simplify your supplements! More about the healing power of bee pollen

Organic Bee Pollen Granules - 16 oz. Fresh American Bee Pollen and other bee products. (Keep refrigerated.)

Royal Jelly, 1000mg - 60 Softgels  Royal Jelly is a natural source of many nutrients. Royal Jelly is the only food for the Queen Bee, and it enables her to outlive worker bees thirty fold.

The Natural Shopper's beehive's products are processed naturally. They do not use heat, rather a lyophilizing process that retains nutritional integrity and keeps some moisture present. Their bee products index includes references on the main beehive products - royal jelly, bee pollen, bee propolis and honey, along with some unique combination blends that make Bee products power-packed alternatives to herbal supplements.

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Jojoba Oil - A Wonder for the Skin

The Egyptian, the Babylonians, the Arabian, the Aztec Civilization and others used the Jojoba Oil with it's seemingly Divine Power to heal the skin and beautify the body. The Harem of the Khalif of Baghdad used the Jojoba Oil Ancient Formula to energize their skin, to reflect their sensuality, and to offer freshness and longevity to their face and hair. The more I learned about Jojoba oil application and medical remedies the more I was convinced of its true name the "Divine Bush."

Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the crushed bean of the jojoba shrub (Simmondsia chinenis). The jojoba shrub is native to the Sonoran Desert of northwestern Mexico and neighboring regions in Arizona and southern California. Native Americans have used jojoba for hundreds of years. In the 1700s, Father Junipero Serra, the founder of 21 California missions, noted in his diary that the Native Americans were using the oil and the seeds for many different purposes: for treating sores, cuts, bruises, and burns; as a diet supplement and as an appetite suppressant when food was not available; as a skin conditioner, for soothing windburn and sunburn; as a cooking oil; as a hair or scalp treatment and hair restorative; and as a coffee-like beverage by roasting the seeds.

Jojoba oil has many uses in a wide variety of industries. As a cosmetic, it is an effective cleanser, conditioner, moisturizer, and softener for the skin and hair. It is applied directly to the skin to soften the skin, to reduce wrinkles and stretch marks, to lighten and help heal scars, and to promote healthy scalp and hair. The potential therapeutic uses of jojoba oil include the treatment of acne, cold sores, and such skin diseases as psoriasis. learn more

Jojoba oil, 100% pure

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Healing eczema/psoriasis: the drug free approach
A personal account from Shirley (author of this website) 

I suffered from severe eczema with painful swelling and oozing of the skin, bleeding cracks, severe scaling, itching and burning. When I sweated, it felt as if acid was poured all over me. I suffered miserably for 49 years from this horrible disease which totally debilitated me. No creams, potions, salves, or anything else cured my condition. It wasn't until I turned 50 that I finally discovered how to heal my skin by igniting my own internal healing force. Ironically in the process of curing my eczema my overall health and vitality improved dramatically. I credit most of my healing to homeopathy, natural rawfood diet, special oils, uropathy, and herbal remedies. Small spots of eczema which stubborney remained over the years responded by magic to glyconutrients. After having taken the Advanced glyconutrients, the Glycoessentials and the Plus, my skin cleared up completely and looked more beautiful than ever! 

Here is the story of my journey into healing eczema

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I am a PWA (person with AIDS) and have been doing Urine Therapy for two-and-one-half months. My Lymphadenopathy was gone within 48 hours after starting the urine. I had a severe acne problem on my back. After five weeks the skin is clear. My energy levels increased enormously within a few days of drinking my urine.

Homeopathic Relief from Facial Acne Rosacea: a testimonial

Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
(also antiseptics, antivirals, antipyretics, anti-inflammatories, and antifungals)

 Some of the most powerful natural antibiotics you can purchase without a prescription! 

Officials from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control have reported that the overuse of antibiotics in medicine has created an epidemic of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Doctors fear that if antibiotic use is not curtailed, we may soon approach the day when untreatable infections are rampant. "After 40 years of pushing antibiotics for any ailment, physicians are now confronting bacteria that have built defenses against those same drugs. Some infectious bacteria that were once treatable are stronger and often deadly. The reappearance of highly infectious bacteria is caused in part by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, but the resilience of bacteria also stems from the ingenious biochemistry of the microorganisms themselves. To survive, microorganisms and fungi mutate into resistant strains." Morton Walker, D.P.M. more

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Lichen Planus Helped by Apis Mellifica
by Dr Angela Jones 

      This is an amazing story of how a notoriously stubborn skin condition has responded to the homeopathic medicine derived from the bee, Apis mellifica. The patient in question, Sharon, came to see me with a two year history of this problem which consists of excruciatingly itchy patches, usually affecting the arms and legs. The patches, classically purplish brown in colour and slightly raised, are irritating and unsightly.
     Lichen planus, once diagnosed by a dermatologist, does not have a specific treatment. Patients are often given steroid creams to ease the itching and some specialists recommend sunlight exposure. more

Steroids The Sleaziest of Drugs

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Black Cumin Oil -  great for skin conditions
Professor G. Rietmuller, Director of Institute for immunology at the University of Munich believes that black seed plant extract works positively on the immune system and could be used as a bio-regulator. Professor Michael Meurer of the Dermatology Clinic in Munich has for a long time been convinced about the success of this oil. From his experience the black cumin seed oil help stop inflammation and helps with neurodermitis.

Black Cumin: The Magical Egyptian Herb for Allergies, Asthma, Skin Conditions, and Immune Disorders The extraordinary healing powers of black cumin have been known for centuries in the Middle East where the Prophet Mohammed himself declared: "Black cumin heals every disease except for death." It enjoyed wide use in ancient Egypt as a digestive aid and as an effective medicine for colds, headaches, toothaches, and infections. Because of its complex chemical structure--it has over one hundred active ingredients--black cumin has positive effects on the respiratory, immune, circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems. It is enormously effective against stomach ailments, and numerous skin conditions. It also has been the subject of intensive scientific research indicating that it strengthens and stabilizes the immune system and is greatly beneficial in the treatment of allergies. It has even been found to be beneficial in the treatment of impotence when the causes are primarily physiological. 

This book will serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the healing properties of this incredible plant. It contains everything you need to know in order to use black cumin for the prevention and treatment of illness, including specific recipes for infections and allergies, and precise directions for their preparation. The authors even provide a section on the use of black cumin as a beauty aid and as a culinary staple. 

Black Cumin Seed Oil - Black Cumin Teas - Black Cumin Beauty Products (soap, shampoo, etc.)
Black Seed Ultra Moisturizing Skin Cream

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Healthy Body, Healthy Skin with Homeopathy

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "We have found homeopathic remedies to be invaluable to help heal skin conditions, particularly when some or all of the above has been tried without success. We have used Apis mellifica (honeybee) many times for the type of skin rash which is hot, red, swollen, and burning. There are many remedies for eczema, including Graphites (graphite) for the type of eczema which is scaly and oozes a honey-like discharge, Petroleum when the skin is severely dry and cracked to the point of being leathery or like parchment, and Sulphur for eczema with terrible itching, worse after a hot bath or shower, often accompanied by dandruff or athlete's foot. Nearly any skin problem can be benefitted by homeopathy. Skin conditions often heal through homeopathy from the top of the body downwards. We heard of one case of ichthyosis, a severe hardening and drying of the skin which produces which is called "fish skin" where the body cleared first after the correct homeopathic remedy almost miraculously from the head down to the waist, then gradually healed from the waist down."

HOMOEOPATHY AND  DISEASE  OF THE SKIN (Dr.Muhammad Iqbal experienced Homeopathic Skin Specialist in Pakistan)

Dr. Compton Burnett MD, author of "Diseases of The Skin" has maintained following points: 

• That the skin is very important living organ of body. 
• That it stands in intimate, through ill -understood, relationship to all the internal organ and parts. 
• That its healthiness is conditions by the general healthiness of the organism --- i.e,  a healthy skin on an un-healthy body in inconceivable. 
• That being biologically within the organism, being fed from within, having it's life from within, having it's health from within, having its disease from within, it must also be treated medicinally from within. 
• That skin disease are most commonly not mostly organic, but at the same time orgasmic or constitutional. 
• That the skin being on excretory organ, and being spread out all over the organism, is often made use of by nature to keep the internal organs free from disease. 
• That as each portion of the skin corresponds vitally with some internal organ or part, so the skin disease if often mercly the outward experience of internal disease. To treat the skin by outward applications, is really not treating the diseased state at all, but only preventing its peripheral expression. 

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Note from Shirley
Healing Crisis: As with all true natural cure, the road to better health may begin with a healing crisis. As you move toward better health with natural healing programs and better nutrition, healing begins to occur. As part of the healing process the body will begin to discard toxic residues which have built up in your  body over the years. The healing process usually does not occur without repercussions. During the initial phase of healing, as your body begins to clean house, (detoxify) and your vital energy begins to repair and rebuild internal organs, you may experience headache, uneasiness, flu like  symptoms and fatigue. This is called a healing crisis. You may feel worse before you feel better. As you continue to improve, you may begin a process called retracing. For example, if you used to get skin rashes, the rashes may reappear or get worse for a period of time as your body eliminates toxins through the skin. You may also experience an initial increase in urination, or you may feel more nervous. In actuality, you are not getting worse, you are actually getting better. Eventually you will reach a plateau of better health. During the healing crisis, it is important to not suppress these temporary symptoms with drugs or the healing process may become interrupted. Lean more about healing crisis

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The Ugly Side of Cosmetics

 Make-up and body care products have been linked to allergic reactions, birth defects, and even cancer. It is a medically recognised fact that our body absorbs significant amounts of what we put on our skin. With Certified Organic food rapidly becoming the nutrition of choice by the health conscious amongst us, why would you accept any less for your skin?

February 3, 2005 the Food and Drug Administration issued an unprecedented warning to the cosmetics industry stating that the Agency is serious about enforcing the law requiring companies to inform consumers that personal care products have not been safety tested. When risky chemicals are used in cosmetics, the stakes are high. These compounds are not trace contaminants. They are the base ingredients of the product, just as flour is an ingredient in bread. Many of these chemicals are found in percent levels in personal care products, nearly all easily penetrate the skin, and some are ingested directly after they are applied to lips or hands. And increasingly, companies are adding customized, futuristic "penetration enhancers" to drive ingredients even deeper into the skin, like Loreal's new nanoparticle technology — a miniscule, fluid-filled sack designed to burrow deep into the skin to deliver its "active ingredients." No safety testing required. Scientists find common cosmetic ingredients in human tissues, like industrial plasticizers called phthalates in urine, preservatives called parabens in breast tumor tissue, and persistent fragrance components like musk xylene in human fat. Do the levels at which they are found pose risks? Those studies have not been done. They are not required.

Make-up and body care products contain ingredients suspected of causing cancer; potential neuro-, liver-, and immunotoxins; and suspected hormone disruptors that could cause birth defects in any children she might bear in the future. Many consumers may be surprised to learn that the US federal government doesn’t require health studies or pre-market testing on personal care products. Manufacturers are free to put just about anything they want into cosmetics—a far-reaching category used by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include everything from make-up and deodorant to lotions and mouthwashes. learn more

Burt's Bees natural Herbal Blemish Stick cleanses, refines and tones pores, while helping to normalize skin by correcting imbalances that create breakouts. It contains 11 naturally effective herbal ingredients including tea tree oil and juniper oil, and extracts of yarrow, parsley and willowbark.

GSE, Grapefruit Seed Extract NutriBiotic Skin Ointment is a natural formulation created to promote healthy skin tissue and provide protection from unwanted skin conditions. It can be used topically for such things as scrapes, scratches and cuts. It can also be used on the lips and in the mouth on cold sores and canker sores.

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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.

 
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Free Google Videos. Doctors and parents expose how vaccines are crippling our children. 
Dr. David Ayoub, M.D. lectures on Vaccines, Mercury, Autism and other disease

Vaccines: deception and tragedy
Tamiflu, Flu Vaccine: Shocking Discovery
Vaccines and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?
Misdiagnosed Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
AUTISM: is there a vaccine connection?
Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
Anthrax Vaccine Facts and Gulf War Syndrome
Government Enforced Vaccinations: Vaccination Tracking Registry
How To Legally Avoid Unwanted Immunizations Of All Kinds
Avian and Swine Flu-Virus, Tamiflu and Vaccines: Shocking Discovery 
Animals: chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes: alternative to conventional vaccines
Library: Vaccine Controversy books
 

Holistic Children's Health :
Holistic Pediatrics (general)
Nutrition for Babies and Children
Attachment Parenting
Ear infections: alternative to tubes and antibiotics
Pshychiatry - betraying and drugging children for profit
Childhood vaccinations: are they really safe and effective?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: astonishing facts
Autism: is there a vaccine connection?
The Circumcision Decision: what I wish I had known...
Understanding your baby's needs
Natural Birth and Home Birth
Ritalin Free Kids: Helping Children, Not Drugging Them
Homeopathy for Children and Infants
Forced Drugging of Children Parents  facing jail over compulsory drug orders.
No longer blind: the story of Shirley's baby born blind and brain-injured
 

Holistic Animal health :
Do You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? by Dr. Jane Bicks DVM
Why RAW food?
Food Unfit For Pets
All Natural Healthy Pet Food 
Animal Nutritional Therapy
Natural Animal  Health
Homeopathy for animals
Renal Failure - Urinary Tract condition
Animals Messengers of Love and Wisdom
Pet Allergies, skin problems, obsessive biting self, chewing paws
Rearing healthy pups and kittens
Saving Shasta's life: a holistic approach
Sample RAW pet food recipes
Toxic environment and your pet's illness
Alternative to antibiotics
Testimonials of amazing animal healing.
Preventing and Healing Animal Cancer without drugs or surgery
Holistic Health for Horses
Feline Holistic Health
Natural diet for pet birds
Vaccinosis: chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes: alternative to conventional vaccines
List of holisitic veterinarians
Managing flea bites and hotspots naturally
Improving your animal's health with kelp
Books and video: holistic animal health
Training Shasta for personal protection
Non-toxic health products and supplies for your pets

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. 
 
 
 
 

Dangerous Side Effects or Flu Vaccine, H1N1, and Tamiflu Drug  NFL cheerleader suffers brain damage after getting flu shot (watch the video). Medical doctors warning about dangerous side effects of flu vaccine and flu drug. more...
 
 
 
 

AIDS/HIV/AZT: truth behind the propaganda
 
 

Medicinal and Detoxifying Clay Baths Treatment  -  These therapeutic clays provide 100% natural detoxification for Arsenic, Environmental, Aluminum, Dental Amalgam,  Smoker's Drug, Copper & Lead, Mercury, Formaldehyde, Radiation and more.
 
 
 
 

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Chemicals and Toxins Are The Primary Cause of Illness, Disease and Obesity. Detoxification comes in many forms and refers to many different programs that cleanse the body of toxins.  Detoxification for Optimum Health
 
 

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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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton, M.D., Ph.D. reveals the evidence linking diseases and obesity to health damaging chemicals which can upset the balance that helps maintain healthy body weight. Learn about simple, natural, inexpensive and effective approach to cleansing and weight loss programs.
 
 
 
 
 

Possible Causes of Mysterious, Massive Death of Bees

Albert Einstein said:  "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years left to live."
 
 
 
 
 

The Healing Power of Original Himalayan Crystal Salt  For centuries, the energy/information content, in the form of  vital mineral elements locked away within these perfectly formed crystals of mineral rich salt, were utilized by doctors for treating most every disorder known to humans, and with unfailing success. Recently. this ancient knowledge was once again uncovered by biophysicists and brought to light in the acclaimed book, Water and Salt, The Essence of Life , by Dr. Barbara Hendel and biophysicist Peter Ferreira
 
 
 
 
 
 

Teas Are One of The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs
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 healfaster.  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. Dr. Myklebust, MD: "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other diseases" 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.
 
 
 
 
 

The acid-alkaline balance of the body has an enormous impact on a person’s health. When the pH of the body gets out of balance (too acidic), we may experience low energy, fatigue, excess weight, poor digestion, aches and pains, and even more serious disorders. When the body is excessively acidic, vital organs and individual cells are subject to damage or destruction. This condition, known as acidosis, can be a cause, an effect, or even a symptom of almost any health condition. By balancing the body's acidity levels, this simple plan can help toward curing various medical conditions, including arthritis, hepatitis, insomnia, alcoholism, and kidney disease. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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SecreSea Nature's Beauty Secret Since the Dawn of Mankind   This skin care line contains timeless offerings from sea and land, using only the highest-quality ingredients, extracts and essential oils to rejuvenate and purify your skin. SecreSea generously nourishes the skin with marine phytoplankton and then adds aloe vera, lavender, CoQ10 and other 100% natural nutrients to support healthy skin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Alternative to Ear Tubes Stop Your Child's Ear Infections Naturally Without Antibiotics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

At India Herbs, you will find the highest quality natural medicine based upon 5,000 Year Old Ayurveda Medicine and formulated by a team of doctors with extensive clinical experience to help with a wide range of health conditions. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Natural Herbal Solutions just for Infants, Children and Teens: Help your child stay healthy naturally (ADD, ADHD, Depression, Bed wetting, Colic, and more)
 
 
 
 
 
 

Stressed out? Anxious? Worried? Panic Attack? Insomnia? Today's fast paced living can translate into a highly stressful environment. Our bodies are continually challenged physically and emotionally, in the workplace and in our personal lives. Calmazon helps our body to relieve stress naturally. It produces a calming effect by assisting the body's natural processes and supporting its nutritional needs. learn more
 
 
 
 
 
 

Home-base Income opportunity
Share with others nature's gifts that assists us on our journey to optimal health and wellness.
 

Optimum Nutrition and Natural Health for Animals   Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine 

• Do You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? 
• Healing animals without drugs. Holistic Veterinary
• Health Hazard of Routine Vaccination
• Allergies, Hotspots, Fleas and Ticks natural prevention and control
• Preventing and Healing Cancer in Small and Large Animals
• Boosting Animal's Immune System Naturally
• Holistic Health for Horses, for dogs, for Pet Birds, for Ferrets and for Cats   and much more... 

• Candida: Conquering Yeast Infections Naturally
• Infertility and Miscarriage
• What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
• Myth of Osteoporosis - Protecting Your Bones Naturally
• Autoimmune low-thyroid can cause fatigue, depression, excess weight.
• Estrogen's Deadly Truth: a story of deception, betrayal, hidden agendas, propaganda and misinformation.
• Saline and Silicone Breast Implant Toxicity Sickness How Some Women Recovered Their Health and Their Lives 
• Breast Cancer: prevention and natural solutions

Natural Health for Children:

• Eear infection Alternative to steroids, antibiotics, and ear tubes 
• Adverse effects of vaccines  Immunization, deception and tragedy.
• Drug-Free Alternatives For Attention-Deficit Disorder  Helping Children, Not Drugging Them 
• Forced drugging of children Parents may face jail over compulsory drug orders
• Attachement parenting
• Do you know what happens during circumcision?

 
Men's Sexual Functions - the natural approach
 
• 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...