How to lower your risk for Parkinson’s disease

(NaturalHealth365) Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common nervous system disorders, and usually develops in those over 50. Usually, this auto-immune disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine get destroyed and the cells in that part of the brain can’t send messages.

Up until now, conventional medicine has not been able to understand why brain cells are wasting away. Western medicine simply says that age, heredity, being male, and exposure to toxins could play a role in developing Parkinson’s disease. And, of course, western-trained physicians do NOT think diet has anything to do with this horrible health condition.

When will doctors learn

It turns out – like in most disease studied – there is a price for not looking at the bioactive compounds that affect every aspect of our health. When talking about nerve cells and aging humans we know that targeted nutrients are required to support cellular function. In other words, a healthy diet is essential for brain health!

A recent issue of Neurology pointed to the fact that a lack of B12 reduces brain volume. The secret risk factor for Parkinson’s disease should be considered diet related. Doctors need to look at the research and stop (only) listening to pharmaceutical reps for health-related information.

Parkinson research shows promising results

A published report, in Neurology points to growing evidence that regular consumption of some flavonoids can have a marked effect on human health. Recent studies have shown that these compounds can offer protection against heart disease, hypertension, cancers and dementia.

The latest study in humans shows that flavonoids, can protect neurons against diseases of the brain such as Parkinson’s. Around 130,000 men and women took part in this ground-breaking research. And, the good news, only about 800 people had developed Parkinson’s disease within 20 years of follow-up.

The news keeps getting better and better

After a detailed analysis of their diets and adjusting for age and lifestyle, male participants who ate the most flavonoids were shown to be 40 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those who ate the least. That’s amazing!

When subclasses of flavonoids were looked at – it showed regular consumption of anthocyanins from berries were associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease in both men and women. Men further lowered their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources of flavonoids, which is good since Parkinson’s disease appears two times more frequently in men.

Berry good news for everyone

The truth is it doesn’t take great volumes of any substance to ensure health. In the study, participants who consumed one or more portions of berry fruits each week were around 25 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, relative to those who did not eat berry fruits. It’s time to buy some strawberries – what some?

Emerging research shows there is a dietary way to reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The road to health and well-being was never been linked to prescription drugs. Yet, the quest goes on for the miracle drug, while food is considered just food. Remember, for sound health and peace of mind – focus on consuming an organic plant-based, whole foods diet.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

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Unwanted antibiotics in our food supply

(NaturalHealth365) We, the consumer, can dramatically improve the health of our nation with every food purchase. In fact, it’s our responsibility to question the origin and safety of our food supply. Ultimately, we must NOT tolerate the poisoning of our food with toxic substances of any kind!

Life on this planet is at a crossroad: every single day hundreds of millions of pounds of chemicals are dumped on American soil and an estimated 13.2 million kg. of antibiotics are sold to the poultry and livestock industries, which represents 80 percent of all antibiotic sales. Does this sound healthy to you?

The (legal) poisoning of future generations

In a joint study, researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Arizona State University found evidence to suggest that a class of antibiotics banned by the U.S. government for poultry production is still used. The results of the study were published in Environmental Science & Technology. How insane can it get?

The study, conducted by the Bloomberg School’s Center for a Livable Future and Arizona State’s Biodesign Institute looked for drugs and other residues in feather meal, a common additive to chicken, swine, cattle and fish feed. Guess what they found…

The most important drugs found in the study were fluroquinolones, which are broad spectrum antibiotics for the treatment of serious bacteria infections which have become resistant to the older antibiotic drugs. These antibiotics were banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2005, yet, it was found in 8 of 12 samples of feather meal in a multi-state study.

Factory-produced food threatens human health

In the United States, antibiotics are introduced into the feed and water of industrially raised poultry to make them grow faster, not to treat any particular disease. Since, the annual per capital human consumption of poultry products is approximately 100 lbs. greater than any other animal or vegetable derived protein source in the U.S. – the American public is in danger of contracting antibiotic resistant infections.

While analyzing the commercial feather meal samples they looked for what additional drugs and chemicals were in the meal. In addition to antimicrobials – they found the pain reliever acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol, the antihistamine diphenhydramine (the active ingredient in Benadryl) and the antidepressant fluoxetine (the active ingredient in Prozac) along with caffeine in the samples.

Dr. Rolf Halden, PhD, PE, and Co-Director of the Center for Health Information & Research, and Associated Director for the Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology at Arizona State University and co-author of the study said: “This study reveals yet another pathway of unwanted human exposure to a surprisingly broad spectrum of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.”

Animal protein has deadly ingredients

In the United States, roughly 250 rendering plants located around the country process approximately 100 million pounds of “waste” or inedible parts of slaughtered animals, like bone, blood and feathers – as well as road kill, spoiled grocery meat and euthanized dogs, cats, and horses – every day. This process creates a variety of products including animal feed, protein meal and cosmetics. Why wouldn’t millions of people get sick (and die) from eating heavily-processed, drug and waste contaminated food.

Every time we alter nature we are entering unknown territory. Research reveals that billions of gallons of untreated sewage, industrial waste and toxic runoff water are discharged into our waterways. A partial list of toxins in the air include: insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides. Local, organic farming is the ONLY solution.

Feeding chickens’ meal from their own feathers is an illustration of how far we have deviated from earth-friendly living. We are on a clear path of destruction without realizing there is no plan B ready for the population. Be part of the solution – don’t spend your money on commercially-raised, factory farm animal foods.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

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The whole truth about Antibiotics

(NaturalHealth365) The role of antibiotics has dramatically changed over the years. Once considered a “magic bullet”, antibiotics are now over-prescribed and ineffective (at best) as a treatment option. In fact, antibiotic (or anti-life) drugs have been linked to the onset of allergies, cancer and many other inflammatory conditions.

Conventionally speaking, antibiotics are promoted as beneficial because they kill bacteria which supposedly threaten our health. But now, they are rapidly earning a place in the hall of medical shame. They are responsible for the destruction of friendly bacteria such as bifidobacteria in the large intestine, and acidophilus in the small intestines and vagina which offer protection against yeast and fungal infections.

The underlying causes of dis-ease in your gut

Antibiotic usage promotes yeast overgrowth (Candida) and a loss of nutrients by disrupting the population of beneficial bacteria in the gut, which influence the availability of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, vitamin A, folic acid, zinc and magnesium. When your gut is out of balance – allergies are common place and immune function is suppressed.

A recent study in mice showed that intestinal bacteria can trigger mammary carcinoma. Increased estrogen exposure is a risk factor for the development of breast cancer. Intestinal bacteria affect bile acid metabolism, sequestering of bile acids by probiotic bacteria helps with the effective removal of estrogen. Optimal bacteria reduce the possibility of re-absorption of estrogens by facilitating bile excretion.

Studies have found that women who took antibiotics for more than 500 days or had 25 plus prescriptions over an average period of 17 years has twice the risk of breast cancer as women who had taken no antibiotics. Also, even women who had between 1 and 25 prescriptions over an average period of 17 years were 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than those women who didn’t take any antibiotics. The authors of the study found the risk across all classes of antibiotics.

Another study suggests that deregulated host immune responses by altered bacteria population can influence the development of intestinal cancers. This highlights the need to promote intestinal homeostasis. If you want a healthy gut – find an alternative to antibiotic usage with the help of a trained naturopathic physician.

Shop smart to protect your health

Americans are exposed 70 times a day to toxic chemicals poisons in the food they eat. The FDA notes that there are over 50 different known poisons and toxins in the products that fill the average American grocery cart.

There are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Powerful health strategies start by what you put into your body and what you avoid eating. Unwanted antibiotic consumption can be found in commercial beef, dairy, farm raised fish, poultry, water and antibacterial agents. If you want to avoid chronic disease – do NOT purchase factory-farmed foods.

Antibacterial agents used to disinfect countertops and other surfaces can cause serious health problems. Commercial soaps, detergents, personal care items and household cleaning products are extremely toxic. You can avoid these poisons by purchasing all-natural products from reliable sources in your local health food store.

The aggressive marketing of antibiotics has been profitable – but has it really helped us live healthier lives? The use of antibiotics is based on the false assumption that germs make us sick. The truth is a weak immune system is the greatest threat to human health.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, prescription drugs kill 106,000 people per year. This is without taking in to account the long term problems brought on by antibiotics.

To protect yourself start doing what will create powerful health so you can avoid a medically-dominated lifestyle. Strengthen your immune system by eating a plant-based diet, stay hydrated, exercise and enjoy life – starting right now!

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

New cancer treatments fail to save lives

(NaturalHealth365) Scientist are reporting what could be a giant set back in the race for a cancer cure. Customized cancer treatments based on each person’s genes was to be the newest way to conquer cancer.

Doctors have been offering genetic testing to patients for several years, and have pinned their hopes on finding the needle in the haystack.

There is a database of results on nearly 4,000 tumor samples. So far 40 percent of breast cancers have discrepancies between which genes are active in the main tumor and which ones are active where the cancer has spread.

Also, the scientists have discovered big differences from place to place in the same tumor as to which genes are active or mutated. This means the single biopsies, which doctors rely on to choose drugs are probably not giving them the information to make an informed choice.

This muddled picture gives researches no clue on how to individualize treatment. There are about 15 medicines on the market now and hundreds in the pipe lines, but so far they have had very limited success. The logical conclusion is this testing will fail to save lives.

Healthcare costs skyrocket and offer no help

It costs 5,000 to 10,000 to do basic gene analysis of the main tumor, and about 10 times as much to do the kind of testing that these scientists did.

Studies show that the single biopsy, which is the cornerstone of personalized-medicine decisions, and the view that you can direct therapy on the basis of genetic tumor markers, is too simple.

The single biopsy would reveal only a minority of mutations. The tumor can adapt to cancer medicines, even the ones that are specific. The cancer industry has no idea if doing more biopsies would improve accuracy, or how many or how often they should be done.

Dr. Gordon Mills, co-director of the Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy knows this is important. This is the problem as he sees it; in the future scientist will find out a lot of information and will not know what to do with it.

“There will be times when one biopsy suggests a certain mutation is driving the cancer and another biopsy suggest a different one is.”

Genetic Testing is witnessing a period of profound growth; let’s say in the $10 billion dollar range. Phamacogenomics is the most lucrative segment of genetic testing. With the rising number of cancer patients it is expected that genetically tailored personalized drugs will grow rapidly over the next few years along with your cancer.

A better way

Epigenetic is the science that tells us all genes either turn on or off based on their environment. Lifestyle choices have been shown to be the most effective way in preventing and reversing cancer. Currently, many holistic doctors are curing people of cancer for a fraction of the cost with no deadly side effects.

The continual failure of modern medicine is forcing people to look elsewhere for answers. When enough people demand something better from their healthcare provider medicine will have to respond.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dies-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

Diabetic pump is a failure

(NaturalHealth365) The real story is diabetic pumps fail to treat type 2 diabetes. These mechanical contraptions are not healing miracles. The bottom line is they adjust sugar levels by releasing insulin, so people can indulge in snacks and meals without eliminating the cause of their condition.

Do Insulin Pumps promote healthy living

Insulin pumps are the size of a cell phone, which automatically inject small amounts of insulin through a tiny needle under the skin. This works throughout the day to keep blood sugar at safe levels. The patient programs the device to inject additional insulin right before a meal or snack based on the amount of carbohydrates about to be consumed.

They seem like an easy and convenient way to manage sugar levels. Manage is the key word here. This kind of device will not support a healthy lifestyle for most people. We see people on all you can eat restaurants lines, on cruises, and in an office environment wearing the pumps while eating donuts, cakes, cookies, and a mile long hero.

This is not to say everyone does that, but it sure makes it easier to indulge. This may be a way to eat garbage, and forget the reason you have diabetes. Food choices are everything, this device allows obesity and cheeseburgers on a regular bases. The bottom line you become dependent on a mechanical device to do what you are capable of doing yourself.

“By using an insulin pump, you can match your insulin to your lifestyle, rather than adjusting your lifestyle to your body’s response to insulin injections.” “People of all ages with type 1 diabetes use insulin pumps, and people with type 2 diabetes have started to use them as well.” This is quote from the American Diabetes Association.

Faulty devices sold to the public

Federal regulators reprimanded Johnson & Johnson for selling faulty insulin pumps and delaying disclosures of serious injuries to diabetics using them.

In a warning letter posted online by the FDA, the agency wrote that J & J Animas Corp never reported on one case of serious patient injury and delayed reporting on two others. These patients were hospitalized with dangerously high blood sugar, respiratory failure and coma, and a life-threatening complication called diabetic ketoaciddosis that’s caused by lack of insulin to break down blood sugar.

The company said it didn’t report the three patient incidents to the FDA as required within 30 days because they involved patients not using the pumps according to directions. In another separate issue, some of the pumps keypads for controlling how much insulin is injected have been deteriorating prematurely, leading to pump failure.

The bottom line is upgrades of mechanical devices will not make up for eating healthy, exercising and taking control of your own life. The first line of defense is the body’s own natural healing abilities when given the right tools. An insulin pump is not a healing tool.

Type 2 diabetes is a disease of modern living, and the insulin pump is the answer in America. What is forgotten is everything you eat your life depends on. By eliminating that from the equation, the insulin pump may be doing as much harm as good.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

Breast Cancer drugs fail to help

(NaturalHealth365) Breast cancer isn’t caused by a lack of drugs. Simply put, cancerous cells develop from too many toxins going in and not enough toxins getting out of the body. Pharmaceutical drug therapy does NOT take into consideration the true nature (cause) of any ill condition.

Many conventional doctors and pharmaceutical sales reps believe that controlling or suppressing a disease symptom equals proper treatment. But, if you don’t address the underlying cause of sickness – do you really think the problem will ever go away?

Weird Science (and a waste of our money)

Avastin and Sutent are shinning examples of mis-guided science. They are both breast cancer drugs, which do not lead to longer survival rates. In fact, according to a study from Michigan Compehensive Cancer Center, these drugs actually encourage an increase in cancer stem cells!

Researchers found that Sutent (Sunitinib) and Avastin (Bevacizumab) are somewhat successful in reducing breast cancer tumors But, these drug benefits are minimal (at best) and do NOT significantly improve quality of life or longevity for its users. In fact, years after usage, cancer cells have a tendency to return and spread throughout the body.

Study author Max S. Wicha, M.D., wrote: “This study provides an explanation for the clinical trial results demonstrating that in women with breast cancer antiangiogenic agents such as Avastin delay the time to tumor recurrence but do not affect patient survival”.

“If our results apply to the clinic, it suggests that in order to be effective, these agents will need to be combined with cancer stem cell inhibitors, an approach now being explored in the laboratory.”

Dr. Wicha and his team treated laboratory mice with Bevacizumab and Sunitinib. Both these medications stop angiogenesis – the growth and formation of blood vessels that feed a tumor. In addition, they found that these drugs trigger the development of more cancer stem cells.

Stem cells can help a tumor grow and spread; standard treatment is generally ineffective against them. And, of course, what scientists call “standard treatment” is only using anti-angiogenesis drugs.

Avastin, which is FDA approved for several cancers, had its breast cancer therapy approval revoked by the Agency. The FDA said that clinical trials had demonstrated that the benefit of Avastin use was too brief. In other words, patients would rapidly relapse, with their cancer spreading more aggressively. The Agency added that Avastin had no impact on a patients’ survival.

No more secrets – just tell the truth

Common sense tells us that using toxic drugs never get us closer to a cure for cancer. If we continue to overlook the root cause of disease – then doctors and drug companies will not protect us. A strong (healthy) immune system is our best way of preventing cancer.

It’s time for a new (healthier) way of life. Tell our doctors we want natural solutions. Write (or call) our politicians and demand that our money be spent wisely on non-toxic (disease prevention) therapies only. And, above all, make a committment to take better care of ourselves. Remember, we know the answer to cancer prevention is a healthy immune system.

Almost every poor health condition can be reversed with proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. To feel great everyday – avoid vitamin, mineral and enzyme deficiencies, stay physically active and develop healthy (loving) relationships. Life is short – enjoy it!

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

HPV vaccination real dangers

(NaturalHealth365) The real danger has to do with the attitude of the pharmaceutical company. There isn’t any major benefit from this vaccination that would make it a medical requirement.

The consolidation of knowledge about the HPV vaccination shows it is less valuable for the public’s health and more valuable for the bottom line of the vaccine manufacturer.

Payload

The American Academy of Pediatrics says boys should be routinely vaccinated against the human papilliomavirus (HPV), a common virus spread through sexual contact. Routine vaccination of boys against HPV will help stop a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. This will protect the boys themselves and females against the types of HPV virus that can lead to disease and cancer.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) says it’s important for children to get vaccinated at age 11 to 12, when antibody production peaks in the body. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also, notes that the series can start as early as age 9. This reflects the current recommendations by the FDA. The price for the series of HPV vaccination is just under $400 and these agencies seal of approval will ensure that the vaccine is profitable.

Dangers

The doctor doesn’t need to be in to realize this is going to take any parent out of their comfort zone. The boys will experience the same side effects as the girls. Gardasil has been associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome, pancreatitis, seizures, paralysis and blood clots in the heart, lungs, and legs among other things. However, Merck will remind you; the majority of the time it just brings about pain at the infection site and fainting.

What they forget to mention is the vaccine hasn’t been used long enough to know of any future problems.

When the FDA approved Gardasil’s use for girls and women in 2006, Merck was taken to task for the aggressive lobbying to get states to make inoculation a requirement for pre-teenage girls. They may feel compelled to protect a 9 year old from sexually transmitted disease. Another, way to look at it: probably a lot more realistic, Merck generated revenues in the billions from the sale of this vaccine.

Just because Gardasil is approved for boys does not mean it is a good idea. John Barron’s quote “Never Mind that genital warts are about as common among middle-school boys as opera buffs.” This says it all. About 1% of sexually active males in the U.S. develop genital warts from an HPV infection. These are treatable and are not life threatening.

The Real Dangers

Gardasil dangers are well known and under reported. As of May 1, 2009 more than 24 million doses of Gardasil have been distributed in this country. There have been nearly 14,000 adverse events reported to Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). This is only the officially reported cases. Ninety-three percent of the reported events were considered to be non-life threatening. These were fainting, headache, or fever. Seven percent were considered to be serious enough for hospitalization. Included in the serious cases were thirty-nine women who paid the ultimate price for being a human guinea pig.

Merck studied the vaccine in fewer than 1200 girls under age 16 and the majority of the serious problems and deaths happened in that period, these were the pre-license clinical trials and all events were considered coincidental, just like the future profits from Gardasil will be coincidental.

A new study finds that millions of the girls and women, who had the shots, are at an increased risk of developing blood clots and other complications. The real problem is no one is sure it even works. The vaccine does give some immunity against ( HPV) human papillomavirus, but there is no data that will tell if cervical cancer will be adverted in the vaccinated group. It will take 20 years for cervical cancer to develop following HPV infection. The fact is there is no research that indicates that the vaccine is protective past 5 years.

The agencies, which had an about-face, had plenty of questions about the safety and effectiveness of this vaccine when it was first unloaded on the public. What makes them now trust a vaccine with a corrosive mix of out and out greed, and a formula that could possible kill the patient?

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy

Radiation poses lifetime danger

(NaturalHealth365) The cancer industry of today is still using high doses of radiation. Even with the refinement and diminished exposure radiation still has lethal side effects.

Radiation oncology is one of the specialties in the field of cancer treatment. It is used with the intent of killing cancer cells. Also, it is used as a way to cure cancer according to medical standards. If a cure isn’t the likely outcome then it is used to control the disease.

Radiation used to treat cancer is called ionizing radiation. This is because it forms ions as it goes through a tissue. Ions are atoms that have an electric charge. Ions can cause the cell to be killed or cause genetic changes both directly and indirectly. The effect is a change in the DNA which means a molecular change has occurred.

Radiation has a direct influence on the cell nucleus. By radiating the cancerous area cancer cells are damaged and destroyed. At the same time radiation has an effect on the healthy cells. What it does is mutate the genes in the nucleus of these healthy cells, and makes it easier for them to develop into cancer. Radiation therapy is commonly used to treat cancerous tumors.

Radiation Dangers

Since radiation therapy is considered an important part of treating certain cancers, the side effects should be addressed. Some of the effects of radiation are well known, and others aren’t known. The real problem is the treatment to eradicate the cancer brings about a host of other problems.

Radiation fields even when pinpointing the tumor may include lymph nodes, which are considered a risk to the spreading of the disease. Also, it is considered necessary to include a margin of normal tissue to allow for the possibility of spreading or just to allow for the tumors internal motion.

Ionizing radiation increases the likelihood of a secondary cancer. The thyroid gland and bone marrow are sensitive to radiation. This is why leukemia’s can appear a few years after radiation treatments. This is a cancer which arises in the bone marrow.

There are other cancers, which can result from radiation exposure and may take from 10 to 15 years to manifest. These are quite significant cancers and are hard to treat. The list includes: lung cancer, skin cancer, thyroid cancer, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, and stomach cancer. Almost any cancer can be linked back to radiation exposure.

Radiation Damage

Radiation damage is less understood by the public. The breakdown of the side effects and the risk to the patient is something that needs to be explained. The short and long term damage is a relevant topic, as this is what will affect everyday life for the patient.

The patient treated with radiation therapy can develop radiation pneumonits, which is a lung inflammation, which causes cough, shortness of breath and fevers anywhere from three to nine months after completing treatment. This is a short term issue that may resolve in a relatively short time or take an extensive period to resolve.

Radiation therapy used on lymph nodes can increase the risk of lymph edema or arm swelling. This has been seen in breast cancer patients. Radiation to the lymph notes in the armpit area can cause numbness, tingling and pain with a loss of strength in the hand and arm.

Radiation can cause a breakdown of the skin in the area. Radiation therapy has a long history of use to treat breast cancer. The real problem occurs because the damage to the genes nucleus causes the expression of pro-inflammatory factors. When the cancer cells are damaged by radiation and destroyed the inflammation spreads to healthy cells in the area.

This may be one of the reasons that high doses of radiation delivered to the chest increase the risk of heart disease.

Protecting Yourself

There are times that patients will utilize radiation therapy. The procedure is recommended and those that choose to use this protocol should at least understand what they can do to protect themselves. Also, it is critical to determine how effective radiation is for each type of cancer. Many times it is used without considering the fact that it isn’t very effective for certain cancers.

Before doing anything it is important to find out what preserves optimal health. The same things that support good health support you when you opt for treatment. Cancer is a systemic, not a localized condition. About 80% of your genetic predisposition is either activated or held in check by what you do. So if you use radiation as a treatment it is important to realize that cancer cells are still in your body and taking care is still the most protective mechanism for long term survival and good health.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

Psychiatry less talk more drugs

(NaturalHealth365) It turns out talk is expensive and psychiatrists can’t afford to listen to their patients problems. Many of the nation’s psychiatrists, because of insurance will no longer provide talk therapy. The form of psychiatry popularized by Sigmund Freud and was the corner stone of therapy has just been marginalized. Instead a prescription pad is used to alleviate all that ails the patients. After a brief consultation with each patient, medication is prescribed and the patient is sent on their way.

More Drugs

Medicine is rapidly changing from a caring personal experience to one dominated by large hospital groups, and pharmaceutical interests. The doctor patient interaction is a key component to psychiatry, with that loss it has become a drug mill.

When Dr. Levin, 68, was trained as a traditional psychiatrist at Michael Reese Hospital a Chicago medical center that is now closed, talk therapy was the standard of treatment. He treated 50 to 60 patients in once-or–twice weekly talk therapy sessions that lasted 45 minutes each. Now, like most of the profession he treats 1,200 people in mostly 15-minute visits for prescription adjustments. At one time he knew his patients’ inner lives, now he usually can’t remember their names.

At one time his goal was to help his patients become happy and fulfilled, at this time it is to keep them functional. Dr. Levin has found the transition difficult. Now he resists helping patients manage their lives. A direct quote: “I had to train myself not to get too interested in their problems.” Also, he said: “and not to get sidetracked trying to be a semi-therapist.”

Brief consultations are now common, said Dr .Steven S. Sharfstein, a former president of the American Psychiatric Association and the president and chief executive of Sheppard Pratt Health System, Maryland’s largest behavior health system. Dr. Steven S. Sharfstein telling words: “They check up on people; they pull out the prescription pad; they order tests.

There are no more couches in psychiatrist offices, there is no time or space for patients to lie down or talk.

The switch from talk therapy to medications has changed psychiatry forever. A 2005 government survey found that just 11 percent of psychiatrists provided talk therapy to all patients, and the rate is falling. Psychiatric hospitals, which once offered patients’ months of talk therapy now, discharge them within days with bottles of pills.

Recent studies point to the fact that talk therapy may be as good as or better than drugs in the treatment of depression. Insurance company reimbursement rates and policies are part of the reason. A psychiatrist can earn $150 for three 15-minute visits compared with $90 for a 45-minute talk session.

In 2009, the median annual income for psychiatrists was $191,000 according to surveys by a medical trade group. Dr. Levin’s wife said: “This is about volume” and if we spend two minutes extra or five minutes with every one of 40 patients a day, that means we’re here two hours longer every day. And we just can’t do it.”

Today, psychiatry is about volume, as we become a nation of factory medicine, we will short change the patient, and fill the pockets of the pharmaceutical industry executives. The most profitable area of drug sales is psychotropic drugs. Mood altering drugs aimed at brain chemistry such as anti-depressants, stimulants, anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic drugs exceeded $82 billion a year in 2003. The new generations of anti-psychotic drugs are drugs that have been either settled recently for causing harm or are under investigation for health care fraudulent claims.

The truth is the profession of psychiatry has been co-opted by the legal drug cartels.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

Generation RX in danger

(NaturalHealth365) The upcoming generations can be called the RX generation, they all will have an incredible journey with lessons on the danger of pharmaceuticals and addiction. This up and coming generation will learn that modern day life dependents on drugs for its sustainability.

Billions of dollars will be invested in maintaining our dependence on chemical agents. The advanced innovations, technology and solutions will bolster the already strong demand for chemical solutions to both psychological and physical stresses.

Generation Rx

The new generation of young people have been dubbed generation RX. This is a title that is fitting considering the medical climate of this country. This generation will shatter the long held believe in the ability of humans to adapt and thrive in nature. This is the generation, which will think that pharmaceuticals will add years to their life, and give them an edge in curing all problems.

To speak the language of modern day Americans means knowing the names of prescription pills, and their uses. The selling points of all prescriptions are the quick-fix for just about any condition. Young people brought up in this environment will be prepared to embrace pills as a way to control the risks of modern life. Medications are used to mange pain, discomfort or just life stresses.

Facts

The reported use of prescription drugs includes the use of pharmaceuticals by 12th graders. It seems that 26% have taken prescriptive drugs at least one time without a doctor’s prescription.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, every day approximately 2,500 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years abuse a prescription painkiller for the first time.

Prescription medication abuse is the second leading cause of accidental demise in the United States. More Americans abuse prescription medication than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants combined. That is pretty impressive; the documented reports show how pharmaceuticals have invaded our children’s lives. One if five teens abuses a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime.

These drugs are used to stay up to study, help with sleep, keep anxiety in check, and run from depressive thoughts. The seeds of deception start early with a medical system non-discerning use of cold medication, antibiotics, Ritalin, anti-depressive and medication marketed as the ultimate answer to the public health crises.

Prescription Drug Abuse

The exchange on this topic for me is slightly different. The prescription drug abuse is coming from the prescription pads, marketing, and pharmaceutical industry. The budding future for our children is beginning to look like a nightmare. The gains by the pharmaceutical industry in profit will be the destruction of our children’s future.

This generation was in the making for decades, with doctors, government, and industry in on the pimping of what should be controlled substances. You can only find what you are looking for if it is on the drugstore and supermarket shelves. The rest you need to get a prescription for. These prescriptions are commercially generated for profit above safety.

The dynamics that influence our legal drug supply aren’t based on efficiency, but on monetary yields. Generation RX will be paying the price for the industries callous approach to managing Americans health care system. The day-to-day life of Americans is significantly controlled by big interests, which doesn’t include the welfare of this population.

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

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