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| Have you noticed in the last hundred years that most of us are very cognizant of the germs that live with us—once in a while for the good, but more than often making us sick? Subsequent to extensive research, we have found that more and more diseases, including heart disease, are being traced back to a certain kind of bacteriological trigger, and a staggering amount of money is being spent to develop drugs to fight these germs. Ironically, we are increasingly sick—even to the point of dying.
Why is this happening? Most scientists and researchesr will tell you that the reason is that germs seem to be evolving into evermore drug-resistant strains. The bottom line is that the drugs get stronger, and so do the germs. Sadly, the antibiotic that cured us last year may not be as effectual this year.
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| Whey protein has long been the favorite among athletes and bodybuilders alike for its efficiency as a foundational protein supplement; gram for gram it is very inexpensive, and a couple small scoops of whey can pack upwards of 30-40 grams of protein. This alone makes it very attractive to those who aim to increase their daily intake of protein, yet not many take advantage of some of whey’s best kept secrets. As millions of Americans struggle to lose the extra pounds, promising new research has shown the efficacy of whey in aiding in the struggle against those threatening pounds. This promising new research demonstrates the capacity of whey protein to serve as a powerful regulator of several key pathways associated with weight loss and optimized muscle mass. Specifically, whey protein, among others things, serves to increase insulin sensitivity, moderate cortisol, and maintain healthy serotonin levels—all vital components of weight management. |
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| 1. Broccoli-Sprouts - This is a member of the cruciferous family and vegetables such as cauliflower and Brussel sprouts are all known for their cancer-fighting properties. In addition, the scientists at Johns Hopkins have found a new and highly concentrated source of sulforaphane, a compound they identified in 1992 that helps mobilize the body’s natural cancer-fighting resources and reduces risk of developing cancer. “Three-day-old broccoli sprouts consistently contain 20 to 50 times the amount of chemo-protective compounds found in mature broccoli heads, and may offer a simple, dietary means of chemically reducing cancer risk,” says Paul Talalay, M.D., J.J. Abel Distinguished Service Professor of Pharmacology. |
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In the 1992 issue of the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, it explains the potential of aromatherapy to “promote health and well-being” in hospital patients through massage, inhalation, baths, compresses, creams and lotions. The consensus of the journal’s wide-ranging list of potential uses, aromatherapy can reduce stress, sedate, relieve depression, invigorate, promote activity and alertness, stimulate sensory awareness, facilitate interaction and communication, treat certain medical problems and provide pain relief. Interestingly enough, anesthetists in numerous hospitals have utilized a strawberry scent on ether masks to calm children before surgery for many years. In addition, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is using vanilla to relax their patients who are undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning.
Unlike chemical drugs, essential oils do not remain in the body. They are excreted through urine and feces, perspiration, and exhalation. Expulsion takes three to six hours in a normal healthy body and up to fourteen hours in an obese or unhealthy body. They leave no toxins behind. And essential oils make much more sense as air fresheners than commercial products, as they cleanse the air by altering the structure of the molecules creating the smells, rather than masking the unwanted smells. Additionally, when you are looking for alternatives to toxic products in our homes and in our lives, essential oils are a convenient, practical, and pleasant solution.
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Finally, Candida albicans is now becoming recognized as a multifaceted medical syndrome. Chronic candidiasis, or the yeast syndrome is thought to generate a wide variety of symptoms in virtually every system of the body, with the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, nervous, and immune systems being the most susceptible. Oddly enough, candida albicans is just one of the many types of fungi that live and grow inside most human bodies. In general, candida causes no harm; our bodies are endowed with probiotic (or “friendly”) bacteria and immune cells that keep it restrained. Best case scenario would be that the fungi live harmoniously in the inner warm creases and crevices of the digestive tract and in the vaginal tract in women. |
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| Peptic ulcers, a.k.a. stomach ulcers, are unfortunately quite common. With one in ten Americans developing stomach ulcers at some point in their life, the stomach ulcer has become an accepted affliction that may not receive the necessary and immediate attention it so deserves. Many might offer up the proliferated notion that stomach ulcers can be attributed to stress. This ridiculous reasoning, while still possessing only a slight amount of truth, only serves to shift the focus from that of a misguided lifestyle, to one of an emotional imbalance. The plain truth is, the once accepted belief (now myth) that stomach ulcers are the result of stress, or consuming one too may helpings of grandma’s spicy chicken gumbo, are simply that—myth. Stress and spicy food are aggravators, not causes. |
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| Most herbalists become excited about discovering everyday herbs or spices that show unusual healing assets. Historically, herbs and spices were utilized to preserve foods. While we have become familiar with using them to improve or flavor food, researchers continue to learn that they have much more to offer than just good taste.
A doctor by the name of Yoshiaki Omura uncovered, by sheer accident, that the leaves of the coriander plant may hasten the excretion of mercury, lead, and aluminum from the body. Doctor Omura was in the midst of treating several patients for a specific eye infection called trachoma (granular conjunctivitis), which is triggered by a microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
Following the usual protocol with antibiotics, Doctor Omura discovered that symptoms cleared up at the outset, but would recur within a few months. He also found that the same thing happened in treating viral-related problems such as herpes simplex types I & II and cytomegalovirus infections.
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