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Lori
 Apr 1, 08 - 11:46 AM |
IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
This may seem like a lot. But add gradually & do as you can. Try to make these things staples of your day to strive for. Girls please share your tips! Grains: millet, quinoa, buckwheat, brown rice, barley Good oils: flax seed, olive, coconut oil Vitamin C-Esther C or lemons. Lemon is a great liver cleanser. I make a chlorophyl, lemon and stevia drink daily. Probiotics or yogurt daily Fish oil or salmon 2 x per week. Chlorophyl or good Green drink OR start sprouting seeds, nuts & beans. B12 or Beef liver tablets. B complex Herbal teas: green, clove, pau d'arco etc... Avocado Celtic or Himalayan salt Lots of vegetables. Try to get organic or grow your own. Fresh garlic Nuts, seeds Honey Cinnamon Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in salad dressing(Braggs or Eden - mother) Filtered water Baking soda with epson salts in bath 2 x per week. Daily Bible reading Omega 3 eggs Cleaning products(see page on site-nontoxic environment) Excercise! Great sources: ~Bible! ~Endometriosis-a key to healing through nutrition. Wow I just picked this book up off the shelf & she was talking about 1/2 of our diet should be alkaline foods. Test your body to see if it is acidic(mine was) by using PH strips at the health food store. ~The Makers diet. Rubin. other to consider & pray about: castor oil packs milk thistle colostrom natural progesterone cream instead of the pill or HRT. Lori 
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Steph
Apr 1st, 2008 - 11:48 AM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
Posted by Steph: Hey Lori! First of all thank you! Glad you mentioned changing to Himalayan or Celtic Sea Salt. Most often things labeled as "iodized" have had their naturally present iodine (which sea salt SHOULD have already in it) and then added it back in (kind of like "enriched" pasta or flour) and often adding dextrose (a type of sugar - also look for in pre-mixed spices such as seasoned salt) to prevent clumping. Sometimes it is not so fun having a chemical engineering husband. Also, where you mentioned lots of filtered water here are some links I found ages ago to some comparison charts of filters (and trust me when I say filtered water is considerably better for you than bottled..."cleaning" up water is actually what my husband works with all day). I included the shower filter comparison as well because something we don't often think of is how many toxins we absorb through our skin (which is why the cosmetic products we use are also important). And if you ladies are like me, then that time of the month brings on a strange attachment to a tub full of hot water. http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/Water_Filter_Comparison_Matrix.cfm http://www.showerfiltercomparisons.com/Compare_Shower_Filter_Technologies.cfm Thanks again Lori! God bless, Steph HE IS RISEN! |
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Melissa
Apr 1st, 2008 - 11:49 AM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
Posted by Melissa: The purpose of the castor oil packs placed on the skin is to increase circulation and promote elimination & healing of tissues and organs underneath the skin. Its used to stimulate the liver, relieve pain, increase lymphatic circulatuion, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion. *DIRECTIONS that were given to me... 1. Lay plastic wrap on counter. Lay an old piece of flannel, cut up flannel sheets,tshirt, etc on top of wrap. Drizzle castor oil on cloth. 2. Place pk over the area of liver and over abdominal area. Oiles cloth should be on skin. 3. Place heating pad over the pk. Leave for 45 to 60 mins. Rest while pk is in place. MAKE SURE TO HAVE A TOWEL UNDER YOU AND BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET OIL GET ON BEDDING OR FURNITURE. 4. After removing the pk, cleanse area with a dilute solution of water and baking soda. 5. Store pk in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. Pack may be stored for six weeks. You may need to reapply fresh oil before ea use. Frequency of use...Do pk daily for 1 week, then every other day for two to three weeks. Can be used as needed there after. Also, I wanted to mention that I have recently begun using flax seeds. They have so many health benefits. I'm also trying to remember not to drink water out of bottles as they leach estrogen like compounds & other toxins and to watch the lotions etc I apply to my body. Praying for healthly days for us all Melissa |
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Lori
Apr 1st, 2008 - 12:01 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
I eat avocados daily. My friend has an avocado tree. Praise God! But I do prefer the Haas avocados, so I buy those too. So good for you! It helps me to maintain my blood sugar as it can go low, but when I eat an avocado I can go a long time till my next meal. They contain tons of potassium, which helps leg cramps-used to get those in the middle of the night. Health Benefits Promote Heart Health Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. In one study of people with moderately high cholesterol levels, individuals who ate a diet high in avocados showed clear health improvements. After seven days on the diet that included avocados, they had significant decreases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, along with an 11% increase in health promoting HDL cholesterol. Avocados are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Adequate intake of potassium can help to guard against circulatory diseases, like high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Association has authorized a health claim that states: "Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke." One cup of avocado has 23% of the Daily Value for folate, a nutrient important for heart health. To determine the relationship between folate intake and heart disease, researchers followed over 80,000 women for 14 years using dietary questionnaires. They found that women who had higher intakes of dietary folate had a 55% lower risk of having heart attacks or fatal heart disease. Another study showed that individuals who consume folate-rich diets have a much lower risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke than those who do not consume as much of this vital nutrient. Promote Optimal Health Not only are avocados a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids including oleic acid, which has recently been shown to offer significant protection against breast cancer, but it is also a very concentrated dietary source of the carotenoid lutein; it also contains measurable amounts of related carotenoids (zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene) plus significant quantities of tocopherols (vitamin E). In a laboratory study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, an extract of avocado containing these carotenoids and tocopherols inhibited the growth of both androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate cancer cells. But when researchers tried exposing the prostate cancer cells to lutein alone, the single carotenoid did not prevent cancer cell growth and replication. Not only was the whole matrix of carotenoids and tocopherols in avocado necessary for its ability to kill prostate cancer cells, but the researchers also noted that the significant amount of monounsaturated fat in avocado plays an important role. Carotenoids are lipid (fat)-soluble, which means fat must be present to ensure that these bioactive carotenoids will be absorbed into the bloodstream. Just as Nature intends, avocado delivers the whole heath-promoting package. Increase Your Absorption of Carotenoids from Vegetables Adding avocado to salad increased absorption of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lutein 7.2, 15.3, and 5.1 times higher, respectively, than the average amount of these carotenoids absorbed when avocado-free salad was eaten. Adding avocado to salsa increased lycopene and beta-carotene absorption 4.4 and 2.6 times higher, respectively, than the average amount of these nutrients absorbed from avocado-free salsa. Since avocados contain a large variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, as well as heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, eating a little avocado along with carotenoid-rich vegetables and fruits is an excellent way to improve your body's ability to absorb carotenoids while also receiving other nutritional-and taste-benefits. There is so much more info about avocados here: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=5 Good Eats! Lori
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Nettie
Apr 1st, 2008 - 12:34 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
Thank you Lori for posting this info. I know that it is once again the Lord using you to give out this stuff that has helped you to get better. I had my plate of veggies today and an avacado,with onion,salad,garlic,and milk thistle. I have a long way to go but I am taking baby steps. Praise God he gives me strength. Actually, He is my strength. Now its a matter of excersising and trying to get to bed ontime. I was tempted to eat another chocolate mint girlscout cookie, but I ate the plate of veggies instead. Where do you buy castrol oil packs? Henreys, or the local vitamin store?I was wanting to buy the progestrin cream but I'm not sure which kind to buy. I am going to print out this list of wonderful natural remedies and see what happens. I am already feeling better than most days as I take the garlic(yucky)  .And drink my emergen-c, probotic, mag/Cal, and wholefood energizer(alive). I have been doing this for three days now. After falling off the wagon for a month drinking starbucks, eating chocolate all day, and sleeping. But it has been a great benifit to me to cry out to God for strength. He herd and is the I AM.love, Nettie |
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Lori
Apr 1st, 2008 - 1:16 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
I think Melissa may know about the castor oil packs. I have never used them, but have through the years heard many use them with good results. I have come to understand that One cookie can cause me an addiction. I mean I cannot just eat one. I need the entire box. So I do not have them at my house really or I ask the kids to hide them. Sometimes I do buy 2 gluten free snickerdoodles in a pack(HENRYS) though & I indulge. Look at the recipe section on the top of the forum & induldge in something more healthy. Peanut butter(almond butter is better for you) cookies are good. You can make them with honey. I use stevia, but many can tolerate honey( i need to test it with the candida I have-says it is antifungal) and honey is so good for us as is real maple syrup. PROUD OF YOU NETTIE!!!! Lori 
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Melissa
Apr 1st, 2008 - 5:07 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
You should be able to find castor oil at the drug store or grocery store/health food store. Also, available online. I use the Baar Palma Christi Castor Oil and you can just use any old flannel sheet, tshirt etc to put the oil on. It is very relaxing to lay down with the pack on. You could read, pray, watch tv, listen to music, or sleep. Its better to use before bed so you can stay relaxed. I use before bed and stay lying down and relaxed, except to use the bathroom. I can tell for myself that the pack is working because I hear my tummy making all kinds of noises. They do warn against using with certain conditions, pregnant, or during menstrual cycle. Melissa |
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Lori
Apr 1st, 2008 - 6:47 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
I use a few tablespoons a day in water with lemon juice & stevia. I use chlorofresh natures way & am eating lots of vegetables. CHLOROPHYLL Its Many Wonders and Benefits What is chlorophyll? Chlorophyll is literally defined as leaf green; the green colouring matter of leaves and plants, essential to the production of carbohydrates by photosynthesis, and occurring in a bluish-black form, called chlorophyll a, and a dark-green form, called chlorophyll b. Chlorophyll is a green granular matter formed in the cells of the leaves (and other parts exposed to light) of plants, to which they owe their green colour, and through which all ordinary assimilation of plant food takes place. Similar chlorophyll granules have been found in the tissues of the lower animals. Green plants take in sunlight and transform it into food! This is called photosynthesis, and it is one of the most fundamental processes in nature. Green plants, algae and certain bacteria use the light energy of the sun to form carbohydrate food. Not only do these greens nourish themselves and become the No. 1 food in the food chain, they also produce oxygen, playing a fundamental role in the biosphere of the planet. Fifty years ago, scientists proved that chlorophyll kills harmful bacteria. It fights strep and staph infections, bad odours in the mouth, gum disease, and destroys putrefactive bacteria in the digestive tract. It promotes healing of wounds by stimulating the production of connective tissue, helps ear infection, and the list goes on. Famous research scientist E. Bircher called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power." He said, "It increases the functions of the head, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs. It raises basic nitrogen exchange and is therefore a tonic which, considering its stimulating properties, cannot be compared with any other." The benefits of various green foods seem related to their chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll has the power to regenerate our bodies at the molecular and cellular level. It is known to help cleanse the body, fight infection, help heal wounds, and promote the health of the circulatory, digestive, immune, and detoxification systems. Chlorophyll consumption increases the number of red blood cells and, therefore, increases oxygen utilization by the body. Chlorophyll also reduces the binding of carcinogens to DNA in the liver and other organs. It also breaks down calcium oxalate stones (kidney stones) for elimination, which are created by the body for the purpose of neutralizing and disposing of excess acid. Chlorophyll is similar to haemoglobin in human blood Chlorophyll's molecular structure is similar to the haemoglobin of human blood. Haemoglobin is our body's oxygen transporter. From a chemical standpoint, the components of chlorophyll are almost identical to those of haemoglobin. A German chemist, Dr Richard Wilsstatter, determined in 1913 that the two molecules closely resemble on another. He found that haemoglobin is composed of four elements - carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen - organized around a single atom of iron. Haemoglobin's iron content is the main reason we need a dietary supply of that mineral. Chlorophyll has the same elements, however they are organized around a single atom of magnesium. By taking chlorophyll into our bodies, we elevate the integrity of haemoglobin in our blood and that translates into improved energy, circulation and oxygenation. Chlorophyll contains vitamin, mineral and protein compounds and stands alone in its ability to stimulate the body on a cellular level. Not only does chlorophyll increase heart function and aid the vascular system, intestines, uterus, and lungs, it also acts as a chelator of heavy metals and chemical toxins (grabs on to these molecules and carries them out of the body). The colour of chlorophyll It's usually easy to tell when a food has significant amounts of chlorophyll, because chlorophyll provides the green colour that is found in grasses, leaves, and many of the vegetables that we eat. These plants and foods would not be green without their chlorophyll, since chlorophyll pigments reflect sunlight at exact appropriate wavelengths for our eyes to detect them as green. The chlorophyll a molecule actually reflects light in a blue-green range (about 685 nanometer wavelengths), while chlorophyll b reflects light in a more yellow-green colour (about 735 nanometer wavelengths). The overall affect, however, is for us to see varying shades of a colour we would simply call "green." Foods that contain chlorophyll While all green plants and most vegetables that we eat contain chlorophyll, some vegetables contain particularly high amounts of total chlorophyll. Best studied of all the vegetables is spinach which contains about 300-600 milligrams per ounce. To understand how high in chlorophyll this amount turns out to be, compare the chlorophyll content of spinach to another of the World's Healthiest Foods - olives. Chlorophyll is one of the primary pigments in olives, but olives contain only 30-300 micrograms per ounce (about 1/1000th as much as spinach). Some olive oil producers deliberately allow leaves to be placed in the olive presses to increase the chlorophyll and "grassiness" of the olive oil. All of the green vegetables in the World's Healthiest Foods are concentrated sources of chlorophyll, which include: asparagus beet greens bell peppers broccoli Brussels sprouts green cabbage celery collard greens green beans green peas kale leeks green olives parsley romaine lettuce sea vegetables spinach Swiss chard turnip greens and many others Alfalfa is one of the most mineral-rich green food ingredients known and is good to use while fasting because of its chlorophyll and nutrient content. It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, silicon plus traces of virtually all known vitamins and minerals. Cooking can destroy chlorophyll content in foods Overcooking is particularly important to avoid when it comes to chlorophyll, but with very short steaming times, the chlorophyll content of these foods is preserved, and absorption of chlorophyll from these foods may actually be increased. In studies on broccoli, for example, about two thirds of the chlorophyll was removed after 20 minutes of boiling. Researchers have also determined that there are steadily increasing losses of chlorophyll when the boiling time for broccoli is increased from 5 to 20 minutes. However, at cooking times less than five minutes, the research is not as clear, and some studies suggest that brief steaming of vegetables like spinach actually increases the amount of chlorophyll that can be absorbed into our body. Consumption of these green vegetables in raw form is also an excellent way to obtain the health benefits of chlorophyll. Alfalfa, a super source of chlorophyll Alfalfa was discovered by the Arabs and is one of the first known herbs. They called it the "father of all foods." This is interesting as they knew only by evidential experience. It is only in recent years that we moderns are rediscovering its valuable nutritive properties. Alfalfa's organic salts are among the richest known, the depth and spread of its roots enabling it to absorb its valuable nutrition as far as 125 feet below the earth's surface. Alfalfa is a particularly valuable leguminous herb, not only rich in the principal mineral and chemical elements in the constitution of the human body, but it also has many of the trace elements obtained from deep in the soil where the roots reach down 30 to 100 feet. Alfalfa is rich in quality, quantity and proper balance of Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Choline (vitamin B), Sodium, Potassium and Silicon in Alfalfa. These elements are all very much needed for the proper function of the various organs in the body. Alfalfa's benefits are contained in its leaves and smaller stems. Alfalfa best lends its properties to water. This means that when an infusion or tea is made from alfalfa leaves, we can obtain 90% of the potassium contained in the dried alfalfa plant, 85% of the magnesium, 75% of the phosphorus, 50% of the nitrogen, and 40% of the calcium when we brew and drink that cup of alfalfa tea. Speaking of nitrogen, alfalfa is a splendid plant to grow near other plants that need nitrogen. Alfalfa has been reported to be an appetizer, diuretic, tonic, nutritive (especially calcium) antianemic, and antihemorrhagic. Because the taproot of alfalfa penetrates beneath the soil to a depth of 65 feet or more, it is reported to absorb minerals from the subsoil which are inaccessible to plants having more shallow roots. The root of the alfalfa plant grows 10 times as fast as the stem during the first three weeks of its life. The depth of the root is attested to by a former Kansas State Secretary for the Department of Agriculture. Alfalfa leaves are extremely rich in calcium, which accounts for the claims of herbalists and doctors concerning the benefits of using alfalfa for repairing tooth damage and strengthening the structure of the teeth. Calcium is also necessary for proper muscle function, including the heart muscle as well. Calcium regulates the heart rhythm. How much simpler it is to indulge in alfalfa early in life rather than a pacemaker in later life. We have often heard that there is no vegetable source of Vitamin D. The sun, of course, is our favorite source. But did you know that alfalfa contains 4,740 International Units of Vitamin D per pound? In addition to the nutrients mentioned before, alfalfa also contains Vitamins K, A, E, B, and U. Vitamin K is essential in the clotting of blood and is a preventative measure against haemorrhages. Note: vitamin K is made by a healthy body in the large intestines). Many historical haemophiliacs would have benefited themselves had they considered the lowly alfalfa plant as something more than 'munchies' for their herds. We know of several cases where women who have just delivered babies have eaten alfalfa tablets like candy directly after the birth in order to shorten the postpartum bleeding time. Alfalfa is also a remarkable herb to bring in milk in a nursing mother. It has also been observed that Vitamin K is instrumental in lowering high blood pressure. Vitamin E is contained in alfalfa to the tune of 173.8 mg. per pound. Vitamin E is essential for the proper functioning of the reproductive system, and the Vitamin E found in alfalfa is so much more valuable than the synthetic variety which is not readily assimilated by the body. According to my personally supervised laboratory analysis of field dried alfalfa the following results were obtained: Moisture: 9.5% Carbohydrate: 3.7% Protein: 15.3% Nitrogen: 50.9% Fat: 1.9% Calcium: 1.47% Fibre: 28.6% Phosphorus: 0.24% Ash: 8.0% Potassium: 1.97% Sodium: 0.15% Copper: 8.3% Chlorine: 0.28% (organic form) Zinc: 6.9% Magnesium: 0.31% Sulphur: 0.29% Iron: 0.017% Manganese: 25.4% The following results have been reported in milligrams per pound: Beta Carotene: 123 mg/lb Vitamin A: 104,833 mg/lb - This is extremely high for a food Thiamine (vitamin B): 2.5 mg/lb Niacin (vitamin B): 18.0 mg/lb Pantothenic acid (vitamin B): 9.0 mg/lb Biotin (vitamin B): 0.15 mg/lb Chlorine (organic) Folic acid Pyridoxine (vitamin B): found in very small amounts Betaine (also known as trimethylglycine), an amino acid As mentioned earlier, Vitamin D is found as 4740 International Units per pound of dried alfalfa. There is 173.8 IU's of Vitamin E in the specimen we gave for analysis. All these figures will, of course vary with the time and season of the harvest. Our sample had 9.4 mg. per pound of Vitamin K, the clotting factor. Now for the percentages of the essential amino acids found in alfalfa: Arginine: 0.8% Methionine: 0.1% Cystine: 0.4% Phenylalanine: 0.8% Histidine: 0.3% Threonine: 0.7% Isoleucine: 0.9% Tryptophan: 0.3% Leucine: 1.3% Tyrosine: 0.6% Lysine: 1.1% Valine: 0.8% Vitamin U, generally found in cabbage juice, acts as a healing agent in ulcers both in humans and laboratory animals according to many researchers. Alfalfa also contains a saponin which is a substance that forms colloidal dispersion (a soap suds-like reaction) when shaken with water. The steroid saponins have been recently successfully investigated for their suitability as cortisone and hormone precursors. Alfalfa can be used as a beverage as well as medicinally. When taken daily it can improve the appetite, alleviate urinary tract disorders such as the retention of water, and give relief for digestive and bowel problems such as peptic ulcer. A combination of alfalfa and peppermint makes a very pleasant tea for the refreshment of mind and body. According to May Bethel, author of The Healing Power of Herbs, 1968, alfalfa contains 8 known enzymes which are instrumental in food assimilation. Bethel also quotes Dr. W. H. Graves, D.C., who has successfully used alfalfa in cases of diabetes, rheumatism, toxaemia, jaundice, neuralgia, insomnia, nervousness, syphilis, constipation, lumbago (pain in the lower, or lumbar, region of the back or loins, esp. chronic or recurring pain), hardening of the arteries, water retention, prostatitis, anaemia, skin eruptions, poor complexion, and inflamed bladder. Graves also mentions alfalfa as a blood builder and beneficial for building teeth and bones. A little know fact recently observed by one biochemist is that an essential alkaloid in the leaves works on the central nervous system somehow to review minor pain (John Heinerman, Science of Herbal Medicine; Orem, Utah. p.97). The many benefits of chlorophyll Chlorophyll is the first product of light and, therefore, contains more light energy than any other element. Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life. Chlorophyll is high in oxygen. The brain and all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly-oxygenated environment. Chlorophyll is anti-bacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a healer. Science has proven that chlorophyll arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria. Chlorophyll rebuilds the bloodstream. Studies of various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free of any toxic reaction. The red cell count was returned to normal within 4 to 5 days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those animals which were known to be extremely anaemic or low in red cell count. Farmers in the mid-west who have sterile cows and bulls put them on chlorophyll in the form of wheat grass to restore fertility. (The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.) Liquid chlorophyll gets into the tissues, refines them and makes them over. Chlorophyll (wheat grass juice) is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Dr Earp-Thomas, associate of Ann Wigmore, says that 15 pounds of Wheat grass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrot, lettuce, celery, and so forth. Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body. Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body. Chlorophyll helps purify the liver. Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems. In the American Journal of Surgery (1940), Bejamin Gruskin, M.D. recommends chlorophyll for its antiseptic benefits. The article suggests the following clinical uses for chlorophyll: to clear up foul smelling odours neutralize strep infections heal wounds hasten skin grafting cure chronic sinusitis overcome chronic inner-ear inflammation and infection reduce varicose veins and heal leg ulcers eliminate impetigo and other scabby eruptions heal rectal sores successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix get rid of parasitic vaginal infections reduce typhoid fever cure advanced pyorrhoea (gum disease) in many cases Chlorophyll is said to cure acne and even removes scars after it has been ingested for seven to eight months. The diet must be improved at the same time. Chlorophyll acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant. A small amount of chlorophyll in the human diet may prevent tooth decay. Wheat grass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes may eliminate toothaches. It pulls poisons from the gums. Gargle liquid chlorophyll for a sore throat. Chlorophyll is good for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis. Chlorophyll helps to keep the hair from greying. Chlorophyll improves the digestion because it contains eight digestive enzymes. Chlorophyll used in an enema is great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls. The implants also heal and cleanse the internal organs. After an enema, wait 20 minutes, then use 4 ounces of liquid chlorophyll in an enema and retain it for 20 minutes. Chlorophyll is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open. It is high in magnesium. Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power." He said, "chlorophyll increases the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs." According to Dr. Birscher, nature uses chlorophyll as a body cleanser, rebuilder, and neutralizer of toxins. Chlorophyll may dissolve scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases haemoglobin production. Chlorophyll is said to reduce high blood pressure and enhance the capillaries. Chlorophyll is said to remove heavy metals from the body. Chlorophyll is said to be great for blood disorders of all kinds. http://lowchensaustralia.com/health/chlorophyll.htm
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Nettie
Apr 1st, 2008 - 9:40 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
WOW!!! I had to copy this so that I can read and highlite the info. Thanks for posting Love, Nettie
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Lori
Apr 2nd, 2008 - 10:53 AM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
So Happy that you are reading!! Praise God! GARLIC-antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial! If you are sick & noone knows what is wrong, well I say try garlic! Do not eat on an empty stomach! Drink lots of water with it. Do not cook it. Please buy organic garlic if possible. One garlic bulb is inexpensive! There have been some amazing benefits in my family from this. The flu & colds has been prevented or cut down to only a day or 2. I used to get chronic ear infections in both ears. 90% of the time, garlic cured them & I did not need antibiotics. It is a great candida killer. I know if I could move to a desert island & eat garlic all day long that I would be cured. One time on vacation, I got the 2 ear infections. We were on vacation! So I could not get to a dr. My only hope was the garlic & it worked. Praise God! I ate it 3 times per day that vacation & I was cured from candida symptoms for 3 months afterwards. New years Eve, I got a yeast infection. My husband & son went out searching for monistat for me as I was in misery! My ovaries started to hurt and I get major brain fog when the yeast hits & I was crying & very, very grumpy with my husband & confused as I could not think straight. It is not just a certain area as it was a bad attack that is systemic. My son called & told me at 11:30 that all the stores were closed!!! I prayed & then remembered that I had a garlic pill in my purse. One pill! I took it and when they entered the hotel at midnight, I was cured. I would not lie. This was the power of God! I never needed any medicine! This was one of the most amazing things in my life. Yes, I know the Lord is telling me to tell you about garlic. The pills work a little, but nothing compared to the real thing. This was just an instance that the Lord wanted to show his power in my life as certainly a pill does not wipe out a candida outbreak in 1/2 an hour!! I usually need weeks of stuff to get rid of it(bad stuff in my body) It was a wonderful New years eve for me & I praise God for this story. I am doing much better by the way. Try to eat one clove a day. I hate the smell too, but have gotten used to it. I eat it mainly at night & if I am not going anywhere-just to bed after my husband has gone to sleep as he hates the smell. I cut up a clove and divide it in 3 parts. Then I have those parts about 1/2 hour apart with a big glass of water. Please make sure you smash it first. This releases the allicin & I thought I read that it is only good for an hour after you mash. I swallow it without chewing & then I shower in the morning. I have not had a problem with the smell this way. This is a big article. You can read all of it here. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=60 I put some of the main points here. Cardiovascular Benefits Numerous studies have demonstrated potential benefits of regular garlic consumption on blood pressure, platelet aggregation, serum triglyceride level, and cholesterol levels....As a result of these beneficial actions, garlic can be described as a food that may help prevent atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, as well as reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke..... One reason for garlic's beneficial effects may be its ability to lessen the amount of free radicals present in the bloodstream... Garlic's numerous beneficial cardiovascular effects are due to not only its sulfur compounds, but also to its vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium and manganese: Garlic is a very good source of vitamin C, the body's primary antioxidant defender in all aqueous (water-soluble) areas, such as the bloodstream, where it protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation. Since it is the oxidized form of LDL cholesterol that initiates damage to blood vessel walls, reducing levels of oxidizing free radicals in the bloodstream can have a profound effect on preventing cardiovascular disease. Garlic's vitamin B6 helps prevent heart disease via another mechanism: lowering levels of homocysteine... The selenium in garlic not only helps prevent heart disease, but also provides protection against cancer and heavy metal toxicity. A cofactor of glutathione peroxidase (one of the body's most important internally produced antioxidants), selenium also works with vitamin E in a number of vital antioxidant systems. Since vitamin E is one of the body's top defenders in all fat-soluble areas, while vitamin C protects the water-soluble areas, garlic, which contains both nutrients, does a good job of covering all the bases. Garlic is rich not only in selenium, but also in another trace mineral, manganese, which also functions as a cofactor in a number of other important antioxidant defense enzymes, for example, superoxide dismutase. Studies have found that in adults deficient in manganese, the level of HDL (the "good form" of cholesterol) is decreased. Practical Tip: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Level III-3 evidence shows that consuming a half to one clove of garlic daily may have a cholesterol-lowering effect of up to 9%.(Tapsell LC, Hemphill I, et al. Med J Aust) Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial and Antiviral Activity Garlic, like onions, contains compounds that inhibit lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, (the enzymes that generate inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxanes), thus markedly reducing inflammation. These anti-inflammatory compounds along with the vitamin C in garlic, especially fresh garlic, make it useful for helping to protect against severe attacks in some cases of asthma and may also help reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, allicin, one of the sulfur-compounds responsible for garlic's characteristic odor, is a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that joins forces with vitamin C to help kill harmful microbes. In research studies, allicin has been shown to be effective not only against common infections like colds, flu, stomach viruses, and Candida yeast, but also against powerful pathogenic microbes including tuberculosis and botulism. Although garlic alone appears unable to prevent infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the bacterium responsible for most peptic ulcers, as well as gastritis, frequently eating this richly flavored bulb may keep H. pylori from doing much damage. A study recently conducted at Faith University in Istanbul, Turkey, compared two groups of healthy individuals: one was selected from individuals who regularly ate lots of raw and/or cooked garlic, while the other group was composed of individuals who avoided it. For 19 months, blood samples were regularly collected from both groups and evaluated for the presence of H.pylori. While the incidence of H.pylori was pretty comparable-the bacterium was found in 79% of garlic eaters and 81% of those who avoided garlic-the garlic-consuming group had a clear advantage in that antibodies to H.pylori were much lower in their blood compared to those who ate no garlic. (Antibodies are formed when the immune system reacts to anything it considers a potential pathogen, so less antibodies to H.pylori means less of the bacterium was present.) Among those who ate garlic, those who ate both raw and cooked garlic had even lower levels of antibodies than those who ate their garlic only raw or only cooked. Laboratory studies recently conducted at the University of Munich, Germany, help explain why garlic may be such a potent remedy against the common cold. In these studies, garlic was found to significantly reduce the activity of a chemical mediator of inflammation called nuclear transcription factor (NF) kappa-B. NF kappa-B is itself activated as part of the immune system's inflammatory response to invading organisms and damaged tissue. So, anything that sets off an inflammatory response (e.g. allergenic foods, a cold or other infection, physical trauma, excessive exercise, excessive consumption of foods containing high levels of omega-6 fatty acids-such as meat, corn or safflower oil) can trigger a surge in NF kappa-B, which in turn not only promotes inflammation but sets up ideal conditions for viruses, including HIV, to replicate. In the blood samples tested in these German studies, unfertilized garlic caused a 25% drop in NF kappa-B activity, while sulfur-fertilized garlic lowered NF kappa-B activity by a very robust 41%! Garlic and Onions Protective against Many Cancers Making garlic and onions a staple in your healthy way of eating may greatly lower your risk of several common cancers, suggests a large data set of case-control studies from Southern European populations (Galeone C, Pelucchi C et al, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Study participants consuming the most garlic had a 39% reduced risk for cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 57% reduced risk for esophageal cancer, 26% reduced risk for colorectal cancer, 44% reduced risk for laryngeal cancer, 10% reduced risk for breast cancer, 22% reduced risk for ovarian cancer, 19% reduced risk for prostate cancer, and 31% reduced risk for renal cell cancer, compared to those eating the least garlic. Similarly, those eating the most onions showed an 84% reduced risk for cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 88% reduced risk for esophageal cancer, 56% reduced risk for colorectal cancer, 83% reduced risk for laryngeal cancer, 25% reduced risk for breast cancer, 73% reduced risk for ovarian cancer, 71% reduced risk for prostate cancer, and 38% reduced risk for renal cell cancer, compared to those eating the least onions. Potent, Even Against Drug-Resistant Strains of Bacteria Results of two studies suggest that garlic is a potent antibiotic, even against strains that have become resistant to many drugs. One study conducted at the University of California Irvine Medical Center and published in the December 2003 issue of Nutrition showed that garlic juice, even when diluted up to 1:128 of the original juice, demonstrates significant antibacterial activity against a spectrum of pathogens including antibiotic-resistant strains such as methicillin- and ciprofloxacin-resistant staphylococci, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, and ciprofloxacin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A second study found that garlic was able to inhibit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA) from human patients that was injected into laboratory animals.(MSRA is one of the antibiotic resistant bacteria whose incidence has risen dramatically in recent years in hospitals.) Promotes Optimal Health The organosulfur compound found in garlic called ajoene may also be useful in the treatment of skin cancer. In a study published in the July 2003 Archives of Dermatological Research, researchers applied ajoene topically to the tumors of patients with either nodular or superficial basal cell carcinoma, and in 17 of the 21 patients, the tumors shrunk significantly. Lab tests of the tumors before and after the application of ajoene revealed a significant decrease in Bcl-2, an apoptosis-suppressing protein. (Apoptosis is the self-destruct sequence used by the body to eliminate cancerous cells.) Other studies have shown that as few as two or more servings of garlic a week may help protect against colon cancer. Substances found in garlic, such as allicin, have been shown to not only protect colon cells from the toxic effects of cancer-causing chemicals, but also to stop the growth of cancer cells once they develop. While more research is needed to confirm, recent animal research has also suggested that garlic may confer protection against the development of stomach cancer through its potential ability to decrease H.pylori-induced gastritits. Cooking garlic with meat appears to reduce the production of carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals that can occur in meat as a result of cooking methods, such as grilling, that expose meat to high temperatures. Research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research meeting in Baltimore, MD, suggests that the phytonutrient responsible for garlic's pungency may help prevent cancer by inhibiting the effects of one such carcinogen called PhIP. A cancer-causing heterocyclic amine, PhIP is thought to be one reason for the increased incidence of breast cancer among women who eat large quantities of meat because it is rapidly transformed into DNA-damaging compounds. .... Good intakes of vitamin C and selenium, with which fresh garlic is well-endowed, are also associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer, making garlic a smart addition to any colon cancer prevention plan. Cardiovascular disease is a well-known side-effect of diabetes, but garlic may provide some protection. When diabetic laboratory animals were given garlic extract for an 8-week period, the hyperreactivity of their blood vessels to noradrenaline (a vasoconstrictive hormone) and acetylcholine (a compound involved in nerve transmission) was significantly lessened. According to the researchers, their results suggest that garlic may help prevent the development of abnormal vascular contraction seen in diabetics. Promotes Weight Control The most potent active constituent in garlic, allicin, has been shown to not only lower blood pressure, insulin and triglycerides in laboratory animals fed a fructose (sugar)-rich diet, but also to prevent weight gain, according to a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension. In this study, animals who developed high insulin levels, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides were given either allicin or served as a control. Despite the fact that all of the animals consumed the same amount of food, weight rose in the control group but not in animals who were being supplemented with allicin. In those groups, body weight remained stable or declined slightly when allicin was given. The researchers concluded that allicin may be of practical value for weight control. Protection against Asbestos Asbestos, a well-known carcinogen, is thought to cause cell mutations by generating reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and depleting one of the body's most important internally produced antioxidants, glutathione. Garlic contains numerous sulfur compounds and glutathione precursors that act as antioxidants and also demonstrate anti-carcinogenic properties. In a laboratory study published in Toxicology Letters, garlic extract, when administered along with asbestos, so significantly reduced DNA mutations in human blood lymphocytes (a type of immune cell), that the researchers concluded: "garlic extract may be an efficient, physiologically tolerable quencher of asbestos-induced genotoxcity." Description For a small vegetable, garlic (Allium sativum) sure has a big, and well deserved, reputation. Safety Garlic is not a commonly allergenic food, is not known to contain measurable amounts of goitrogens, oxalates, or purines, and is also not included in the Environmental Working Group's 2006 report "Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce" as one of the 12 foods most frequently containing pesticide residues. Do not store garlic in oil at room temperature. Garlic-in-oil mixtures stored at room temperature provide perfect conditions for producing botulism, regardless of whether the garlic is fresh or has been roasted. Nutritional Profile Garlic is an excellent source of manganese. . It is also a very good source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C. and . In addition, garlic is a good source of protein and thiamin (vitamin B1) as well as the minerals phosphorous, selenium, calcium, potassium, iron and copper. |
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Lori
Apr 3rd, 2008 - 8:56 AM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
Please note, start slowly on the treatment plan. Your body should detox & it is not good to go too fast. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR-organic, unfiltered, unpasteurized, mother. I buy Braggs & also their dressing. Make sure you buy a good brand like the Bragg or Edens. I love Bragg vinegerate dressing. I have not had much experience taking the vinegar daily just yet as I am now doing it. But I have used it as a sugar antidote a few times and it worked great! I am highly sensitive to sugar! One time I had a protein bar & another time sprouted breat & it was too much sugar for me. I felt nauseos & remembered the antidote. So a little of the vinegar in water cured it in a few minutes. There is a lot more info about it, please research. I read of many people using it to help acid reflux. I use the cheap white vinegar to clean the windows of my house. Works great!!! but use the quality vinegar for your body ok. Most health food stores will carry it. Lori Apple Cider Vinegar: The Amazing Health Benefits of this Economical "Old Timers Home Remedy" by BodyEcology.com Want to cure sugar cravings, promote weight loss, aid your digestion and improve your immunity? It may be as simple as choosing the RIGHT vinegar! Vinegar has been used throughout history for everything from skin tonics to household cleaners. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician and "Father of Modern Medicine," believed in the healing properties of vinegar, as did the ancient Babylonians before him and the Samurai warriors in Japan later on. In fact, vinegar has been used in a number of surprising ways, including: Relief from heartburn and arthritis To lower blood pressure and cholesterol To aid digestion To treat ear infections To treat yeast infections (candida). Relief for rashes, sunburn and jellyfish stings To clean the house, polish glass and make laundry look brighter To promote weight loss Skin detoxification But it's not just a folk remedy...vinegar has medicinal properties as well. Research has shown that vinegar can help people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance (not diabetic, but high risk) by improving insulin sensitivity. In the study, vinegar was just as effective as drugs (metformin and acarbose) used to treat diabetes.1 Vinegar may be one of your most useful natural health remedies...if you're using the right vinegar. Finding the Right Apple Cider Vinegar For a true home health remedy that helps boost your immunity, pass on white vinegar and choose raw apple cider vinegar instead. Mrs. Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar is a great option for organic raw apple cider vinegar with medicinal benefits. Try some with your Body Ecology meals today! Apple cider vinegar is manufactured by several different companies. While you may have seen apple cider vinegar in the grocery store, it may not be the raw, fermented apple cider vinegar with medicinal benefits. Here's what to look for when buying apple cider vinegar: Unfiltered - Some bottles are labeled "filtered," while the kind we recommend is labeled "unfiltered." Unpasteurized - Unpasteurized apple cider vinegar contains the "mother" of the vinegar (a natural sediment with pectin, trace minerals, beneficial bacteria and enzymes), which you can see floating at the bottom of the bottle. Organic - choosing apple cider vinegar made with organic apples is a great way to maximize the minerals and minimize your exposure to pesticides. Apple Cider Vinegar and Your Inner Ecosystem Apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium and helps to re-establish a healthy inner ecosystem, your key to strength and immunity. A healthy inner ecosystem is made up of the friendly microflora (good bacteria and yeast) that act as your internal health team of sorts. They aid your digestion and help you get the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Unfortunately, most Americans today have an imbalanced inner ecosystem. In fact, biologists at Rice University found that 70% of Americans are affected by candida, a systemic fungal infection that occurs when your inner ecosystem is out of balance. This inner ecosystem imbalance could be present at birth or occur from poor diet and lifestyle habits setting the stage for pathogens that overpower healthy microflora. For more information, read: The Largely Unknown Health Epidemic Affecting Almost All Americans. In addition to nourishing your inner ecosystem, apple cider vinegar can: Restore your body's natural pH balance - Your blood is supposed to be slightly alkaline, but just as poor diet and lifestyle habits harm your inner ecosystem, they also harm the pH balance of your blood. As your blood becomes acidic, the stage is set for illness. Apple cider vinegar helps restore your body's pH. For more information on the pH or acid/alkaline levels of your blood, please see: http://bodyecology.com/newsletters/06/11/30/drugs_make_blood_acidic.php Aid digestion - Apple cider vinegar helps stimulate your stomach acid, aiding the digestion of protein and fats. Good digestion is essential for staying healthy and naturally slim. Promote the growth of healthy microflora - apple cider vinegar is a prebiotic, which feeds probiotics (the healthy microflora in your inner ecosystem). Stop sugar cravings - use apple cider vinegar next time you have a craving for that bowl of ice cream or piece of chocolate cake. Here's a quick remedy that may stop you from indulging: Add two teaspoons of raw apple cider vinegar to a 6 oz glass of filtered water, and drink it down. http://bodyecology.com/07/04/05/apple_cider_vinegar.php 
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Sheila
Apr 3rd, 2008 - 12:47 PM |
Re: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!!!!! Treatment plan
ORGANIC FOODS: The link to the info was posted by Sheila on another post. If anyone wants to research a certain food on the original post, please do! I want to eventually add a page on the site when it is all together. Here is the article: Organic Foods Have More Antioxidants, Minerals The largest study to date to examine the nutrient content of organic food has found that it is generally more nutritious than conventionally grown produce. The four-year study led by Professor Carlo Leifert of Newcastle University is known as the Quality Low Input Food Project, and will be released in full over the next 10 months. It found that organic fruits and vegetables contained as much as 40 percent higher levels of antioxidants, which are believed to reduce the risk of heart disease and many cancers. Organics also had higher levels of beneficial minerals such as zinc. And milk from organically-fed herds had antioxidant levels up to 90 percent higher than milk from conventional herds. The study looked at fruit, vegetables and animals reared on adjacent organic and conventional sites on a 725-acre farm attached to Newcastle University, and at other European sites as well. My view: Even before the study, there were good reasons to go organic, including avoidance of pesticide and herbicide residues; supporting small, sustainable farms; and better taste. Now, it appears that there is good evidence that organic food tends to have higher levels of nutrients as well. Make every effort to buy - or, better yet, grow - your own organic food whenever you can. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/WBL02077/Organic-Foods-Have-More-Antioxidants-Minerals.html From Lori, I do the best that I can to buy organic vegetables. If I am buying a cabbage, I buy organic as it lasts a long time. If you think of the foods that are not protected by a peel like apples, strawberries etc...then please choose organic as they have pesticides. I try to get my avocados from my friend who has a tree, but I do buy non-organic avocados as they are in a thick peel, but organic would be better. Costco now has a bit of organic vegetables & other foods too! Trader Joes has a lot of organic foods. Please look for them. I found organic frozen vegetables and some fresh... Lori
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