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Mesothelioma Pain Alleviated With Chiropractic Care

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that most commonly affects the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen. It is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos which occurs when fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body and become lodged in body cavities, causing inflammation or infection. The life expectancy for mesothelioma patients is normally less than one year following diagnosis as the cancer is typically not diagnosed until it is in later stages and is less treatable.
The American Chiropractic Association has stated that chiropractic doctors “have a deep respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. These doctors devote careful attention to the biomechanics, structure and function of the spine, its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, and the role played by the proper function of these systems in the preservation and restoration of health. A doctor of chiropractic is one who is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare.”
Some mesothelioma patients have added chiropractic care to their course of treatment to help control pain and alleviate headaches, tension and stress. Two studies published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics examined the cases of two patients combating cancer. One of these cases involved a 54-year-old man that was diagnosed with lung cancer (a cancer often related to asbestos exposure) and began seeing a chiropractor after he experienced little pain relief one year after he underwent surgery. The man experienced pain relief immediately after beginning chiropractic care and discontinued use of all pain medications after two visits to his chiropractor.
Mesothelioma patients interested in alternative treatment, who strongly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself, may find chiropractic care particularly appealing. Alleviating severe headaches and movement pains during cancer treatment may make the treatment process more comfortable for cancer patients.

Richard Moyle
National Awareness Coordinator
Mesothelioma Center
Asbestos.com

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EFT is a powerful new discovery that combines two well established sciences so you can benefit from both at the same time:

Mind Body Medicine

Acupuncture (without needles).

In essence, EFT is an emotional version of acupuncture wherein we stimulate certain meridian points by tapping on them with our fingertips. This addresses a new cause for emotional issues (unbalanced energy meridians). Properly done, this frequently reduces the therapeutic process from months or years down to hours or minutes. And, since emotional stress can contribute to pain, disease and physical ailments, we often find that EFT provides astonishing physical relief.

You will need evidence of this for yourself and so I offer the following for your perusal:

Try it yourself by downloading the EFT Manual for free. It gives you all the basics and allows you to test drive EFT on your own issues (although at a beginner’s level). If you wish to save time and dive right in you can buy our easy to use training Libraries. They will take you from Beginner’s level all the way to Mastery. Interestingly, this process is so easy to use that no previous training is required. Caveat: For people who are emotionally or physically frail, qualified health professionals should be consulted before using ANY health procedure.

Peruse the many studies and experiments on our EFT Research and Science section.
Read the exhaustive list of actual cases on this website. These are written by clients, therapists and physicians and allow you to see EFT’s possibilities through the eyes of those that have already been there. Note the wide variety of successes. This is why one of our sayings is, “Try it on everything.” It is as close to a Universal Healing Aid as anything I’ve seen.

More benefits…

You can make enormous strides by introducing EFT into your emotional therapy process (whether you are a professional or a client). Instead of taking months or years using conventional “talk therapy,” EFT often does the job for you cleanly and thoroughly in one or two sessions … and we sometimes achieve noticeable results in a few brief rounds of EFT. We label these near-instant results as “one minute wonders.”

Once you have seen how well EFT clears out emotional debris, your next step is to notice how physical ailments start to fade. Headaches, back pains and other discomforts often tend to improve or vanish as emotional issues improve (this is the essence of Mind Body Medicine). Your vision may become clearer and everyday stress may take less toll on your system.
Accordingly, you can apply it to just about everything. That is one of the most astonishing things about it. You use the same basic procedure for your fear of public speaking as you do for improving your golf score. You can also use it for everything from the common cold to multiple sclerosis (consult your physician, of course). Further, we have had reported successes for nearly every emotional issue on the books…including fear, trauma, depression, grief and schizophrenia. Some consider it the missing link in the pursuit of health and happiness.

Possible EFT limitations

I’m not saying here that EFT is perfect. We don’t get 100%. But it usually works well and the results are sometimes spectacular. Because of it’s unique approach, it can work where nothing else does and, to many, it represents a Doorway to a new Healing High-Rise.

You will find that EFT is usually quite gentle and you can often achieve substantial relief with little or no pain. This is not true for everyone, however. Some people’s issues are so intense that the mere mention of them causes emotional or physical pain. But, given time, even these may be resolved efficiently with EFT.

A small percentage of our population (best estimate is less than 3%) have serious emotional and physical disabilities and thus newcomers to EFT are advised to exercise common sense in this regard. While you can use EFT to generate impressive relief for many people, please consult qualified health practitioners where appropriate and don’t go where you aren’t qualified.

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Melissa Breyer’s article Amazing Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths, Senior Producer, Care2 Green Living

Many of us are deficient in magnesium, and by simply soaking in a relaxing bath with magnesium-rich Epsom salt we can boost our levels of this important element. “Magnesium,” you might wonder, “what’s the big deal?” Find out the importance of magnesium and discover the many surprising health benefits of using Epsom salt in your bath.

We all know about the importance of iron and calcium, but what about magnesium? It is the second-most abundant element in human cells and the fourth-most important positively charged ion in the body. Surprisingly, it helps the body regulate over 325 enzymes and plays an important role in organizing many bodily functions, like muscle control, electrical impulses, energy production and the elimination of harmful toxins.

According to the National Academy of Sciences, most Americans are magnesium deficient, which the academy says helps to account for high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive maladies, stress-related illnesses, chronic fatigue and a number of other ailments. Who knew?!

Americans’ magnesium levels have dropped by half in the last century due to changes in agriculture and diet. Industrial farming has depleted magnesium from soil and the typical American diet contains much less magnesium than that of our forefathers. And in fact, the modern American diet with its fat, sugar, salt and protein actually works to speed up the depletion of magnesium from our bodies.

Interestingly, our focus on getting enough calcium is another factor in decreased magnesium levels. In a delicate dance of balance, calcium depletes magnesium yet calcium functions best when enough magnesium is present. Studies indicate that taking a calcium supplement without enough magnesium can increase the shortage of both nutrients. Researchers have found that many Americans have five times as much calcium as magnesium in their bodies, although the proper ratio for optimum absorption of both minerals is two to one.

With such widespread magnesium deficiency one might think that magnesium supplements would be called upon, but studies show that magnesium is not easily absorbed through the digestive tract. The presence of specific foods or drugs, certain medical conditions, and the chemistry of a person’s stomach acid can render magnesium supplements ineffective.

This brings us to Epsom salt. Known scientifically as hydrated magnesium sulfate, Epsom salt is rich in both magnesium and sulfate. While both magnesium and sulfate can be poorly absorbed through the stomach, studies show increased magnesium levels from soaking in a bath enriched with Epsom salt! Magnesium and sulfate are both easily absorbed through the skin. Sulfates play an important role in the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the proteins that line the walls of the digestive tract. They stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and are thought to help detoxify the body of medicines and environmental contaminants.

Researchers and physicians suggest these health benefits from proper magnesium and sulfate levels, as listed on the web site of the Epsom Salt Industry Council:

Improved heart and circulatory health, reducing irregular heartbeats, preventing hardening of the arteries, reducing blood clots and lowering blood pressure.

Improved ability for the body to use insulin, reducing the incidence or severity of diabetes.

Flushed toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances.

Improved nerve function by electrolyte regulation. Also, calcium is the main conductor for electrical current in the body, and magnesium is necessary to maintain proper calcium levels in the blood.

Relieved stress. Excess adrenaline and stress are believed to drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever, from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation.

Reduced inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps.

Improved oxygen use.

Improved absorption of nutrients.

Improved formation of joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins.

Prevention or easing of migraine headaches.

All this from a bath, hurray! While there are many different brands of Epsom salt, they are all the same product chemically, and can be found at most drug stores. Add two cups of Epsom salt and soak for at least 12 minutes. Do this three times weekly.

If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, check with your doctor before using Epsom salts.

HOW TO USE:

Relaxing and sedative bath: Soak in warm water and 2 cups of epsom salt.

Foot soak: Soothe aches, remove odors and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of epsom salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry.

Soak sprains and bruises: Epsom salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups epsom salt to a warm bath, and soak.

Splinter remover: Soak in epsom salt, it will draw out the splinter.

Back to my first post here in this blog – avocado and more specifically, avocado oil as a great source of vitamin D, secondary to natural sunlight exposure. In the excerpt below from Dr. Mercola’s site (www.mercola.com) is an excellent concise explanation of why vitamin D is so amazing, not only for strong bones but also in the fight against cancer:

Major Cancer Advancement in 2008 #1: Vitamin D

If people around the world optimized their vitamin D levels, about 30 percent of cancer deaths — which amounts to 2 million worldwide and 200,000 in the United States — could be prevented each year.

On a personal level, you can decrease your risk of cancer by MORE THAN HALF simply by optimizing your vitamin D levels with sun exposure.

If you are treating cancer it is likely that higher blood levels would be even more beneficial, probably on the order of 80-90 ng/ml.

The notion that sun exposure actually prevents cancer may still be a new one for some of you, so I highly recommend you watch my one-hour vitamin D lecture to clear up any confusion. The risk of skin cancer from the sun comes only from excessive exposure. Meanwhile, countless people around the world have an increased risk of cancer because their vitamin D levels are low or deficient.

In the United States, the late winter average vitamin D is only about 15-18 ng/ml, which is considered a very serious deficiency state. Meanwhile, it’s thought that over 95 percent of U.S. senior citizens may be deficient, along with 85 percent of the American public.

Optimizing your levels, either by safe sun exposure (ideally), a safe tanning bed or oral supplementation, is so important, as vitamin D has a protective effect against cancer in several ways, including:

• Increasing the self-destruction of mutated cells (which, if allowed to replicate, could lead to cancer)
• Reducing the spread and reproduction of cancer cells
• Causing cells to become differentiated (cancer cells often lack differentiation)
• Reducing the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones, which is a step in the transition of dormant tumors turning cancerous

Again, to find out the details on how to use vitamin D therapeutically, and doses to take if you have cancer, please watch my very important one-hour lecture.

We all know our next-door sweet dried fruits which make a healthy snack: dried apples, raisins, plums, cranberries, apricots and even the more exotic dry cherries, pineapple and mango slices.

We’ve also all gone on many a rebound date with a much more decadent comfort snack – chocolate. But have you ever tried dates? Yes, I mean the heavenly sweet Medjoool (Moroccan and Saudi Arabian) and Deglet Noor (Algerian and Tunisian) dates. I must say, they are my all time favorites of all (healthy) snacks.

Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to Arabia and prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 6000 BCE.

According to studies, dates have the highest concentration of polyphenols among dried fruits. They are dense in phenol antioxidants and nutrients, most notably dietary fiber, which should be an important part of our diet (35 g recommended daily by the American Cancer Society).

In addition, a serving of dates contains 31 grams of carbohydrates, making them a powerhouse of energy!

Dates are one of the best natural sources of potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs to maintain muscle contractions including the vital heart muscle. Potassium is needed to maintain a healthy nervous system and to balance the body’s metabolism as well.

Since potassium is not stored in the body, and much is lost in perspiration, it must be continually replenished. As you consume potassium you excrete sodium, helping to keep blood pressure down. As people age, their kidneys become less efficient at eliminating sodium. About a 400 mg increase in potassium intake has been associated with a 40% reduction in the risk of stroke. This roughly amounts to one additional serving daily of dates.

Dates also contain a variety of B-complex vitamins – thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid. These vitamins have a variety of functions that help maintain a healthy body – to metabolize carbohydrates and maintain blood glucose levels, fatty acids for energy, and they help make hemoglobin, the red and white blood cells.

Dates also contain magnesium which is essential for healthy bone development and for energy metabolism and iron which is essential to red blood cell production. Finally, dates have many other nutrients such as omega fatty acids, calcium, sulfur, phosphorous, manganese, and copper and they are cholesterol free. It is said that one date is the minimum of a balanced and healthy diet. So don’t be shy, have a date and be guilt-free!

Source: Health Benefits of Dates

Stinging nettle has a distinct flavor that one can truly learn to appreciate. One of the sweetest childhood memories I have, is that of my grandmother putting gloves on and gathering fresh stinging nettle in her garden in the spring, pressing it raw and mixing it with honey and walnuts for me to so I could keep growing and stay healthy. She then would cook nettle soup with angel hair and yogurt; a spring treat the whole family looked forward to.

As far back as history dates, stinging nettles have been praised as a cure-all for everything from the common cold and sore throat to scurvy and cancer. Today, research is looking at nettle preparations as possible treatment for various conditions including prostate cancer, hepatitis and urinary disorders.

Nettles are rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, silica, iodine, sodium, sulfur and other elements including tannin, beta-carotene and amino acids. Nettles are also a good source of vitamins C and B complex and it’s fascinating to note that they are said to dish up more protein than any other vegetable.

Fresh nettle tea is another spring tonic that is good to the last drop and rich in minerals and vitamins. Put a handful of fresh washed leaves into heated tea pot. Cover with boiling water and steep for five minutes, or until desired strength is reached. Strain before serving and add honey to taste.

Nettle can be used instead of spinach and Swiss chard in quiches, pies and soups. Here is a recipe that is simply a culinary marvel:

Aunt Nettie’s Nettle Quiche

10-inch unbaked pie shell
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked nettles, drained
1/4 cup minced onion
4 eggs
3/4 cup light cream or milk
salt, pepper, cayenne to taste

Sprinkle cheese in bottom of chilled pie shell. Spread prepared nettles over cheese. Beat remaining ingredients and pour over nettles. Bake in 400oF oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350oF and bake another 20 minutes or until custard is set: when a knife inserted comes out clean.

Enjoy!

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Quinoa had been cultivated as a crop for over 5000 years. It originates from the Andean region of South America. It is a type of psedocereal crop, whose commercial availability is currently limited. There are almost 2000 varieties of quinoa, ranging from ivory to pink, red, brown and almost black.

It was cultivated by the ancient Incas, who regarded it as sacred and called it ‘chisaya mama’ or the ‘Mother Grain.’ In its natural state, quinoa has a bitter-tasting coating of saponins, which makes it unpalatable. To remove the coating, the grain needs to be soaked in water for a few hours, then rinsed under running water. However, health stores also offer pre-rinsed quinioa for your convenience.

When cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, with a mild, slightly nutty flavor which makes it an excellent alternative to rice, bulgur or couscous.

Quinoa is cooked just like rice, bringing two cups of water to a boil with one cup of grain, covering at a low simmer and cooking for 14–18 minutes or until the germ separates from the seed. The cooked germ looks like a tiny curl and should have a slight bite to it like al dente pasta.

Quinoa is also a high-protein breakfast food mixed with honey, almonds, or berries; Quinoa flour can be used in wheat-based and gluten-free baking.

The United Nations has classified this super-food as a “super-crop.” Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain (an average of 16.2%, compared with 7.5% for rice, 9.9% for millet and 14% for wheat).

It’s also a good source of dietary fiber and is high in magnesium, potassium and iron and a good source of phosphorous, calcium, vitamin E and several B vitamins. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans.

So next time you reach for the rice or wheat flour, consider using this super healthy, fun and yummy alternative instead in your favorite recipes for stews, soups, stir-fries and salads, bread, muffins, bagels, cookies and pancakes.

Adapted after Lisa Zweig-Vandenengel’s article

Kudzu has been introduced into the United States from Japan as a crop and an ornamental plant. However, it was subsequently discovered that the Southeastern US has near-perfect conditions for kudzu to grow out of control. It became a weed that covered large areas and got to be known as ‘the vine that ate South.’

In the Southern United States, kudzu is used to make soaps, lotions, honey-like jelly, and compost. Kudzu root is delicious in any recipe that calls for tuberous vegetables. It can also be found in powder form and as supplements in health stores.

Kudzu root is rich in a number of isoflavones (plant-derived estrogens), including daidzein (anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent), daidzin (anti-cancer agent), and genistein (anti-leukemic agent). Daidzein and genistein have been found to directly stop bone demineralization.

Kudzu has been found to have 950 mg daidzein and 315 mg genistein compared to 45 and 15 mg, respectively, for one strain of soybean.

Kudzu is one of the 50 essential Chinese medicine herbs and has many other benefits. It has been found to help migraines, cluster headaches, alcohol cravings, and even allergies and asthma.

Adapted from Dr. James Duke’s The Green Pharmacy