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New Liver/Gallbladder Info.

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Throughout the entire 40 years of practice my patients continually hear me say “drain the liver/ clear the gallbladder”  This piece from New Human not only speaks to one of the best products for this BUT adds excellent educational material on both these organs. I really want you to understand the importance of these two organs.

Ultra GL is guaranteed to be the most potent Gallbladder/Liver conditioner and detoxifier available in the world. Ultra GL is especially useful for conditions where the liver gets stressed due to the toxicity of certain chemicals. Ultra GL also assists in normal functioning liver cells in that it has antioxidant properties that support liver cell integrity as well as assists in preserving existing liver strength when dealing with many overwhelming challenges. We must keep in mind; the liver is the largest internal organ and it is important the liver is functioning on a normal level when it is responsible for performing more than 500 different functions. Various nutrients are required in order for the liver detoxification to be carried out successfully. An adequate supply of key antioxidants is essential to prevent further liver damage. Milk thistle, vitamin C, selenium, beta carotene, vitamin E, and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) are all powerful antioxidants which are helpful in liver detoxification. Amino acids such as, SAM-E, Arginine HCL, and many others play an important role in liver health. The B vitamins, including riboflavin and niacin, also aid in liver detoxification. Ultra GL contains these and much more in its “Multi-Dimensional” form guaranteeing it to be the most potent formula available on the market today!

Benefits:

  • Glucose Regulation
  • Immune System Health
  • Enzyme Production And Storage (Improved Digestion)
  • Glycogen Production And Storage
  • Improved Filtration (For Nutrients and Your Blood)
  • Increased Energy Levels

Symptoms:

  • Nausea
  • Malaise
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Itching
  • Yellow Coloring Of The Skin Or Eyes
  • Pain In The Top Right Of The Stomach
  • Dark Urine

Importance of The Gallbladder

Another important part of our body is the gallbladder. We have to recognize that the gallbladder detox system is closely related to our liver. It is a small pear-shaped sac that is on the lower side of the liver. Its main function is storing and concentrating bile. So what does bile do? It is made by the liver and used in the small intestine. It helps to emulsify fats, lubricate the intestines, and made our stool a brownish color. Water and minerals are absorbed from the bile and so it becomes darker in color. The preferable color of bile is walnut brown and therefore, stool should not be too light in color which indicates the lack of bile in our body. Toxins are eliminated by the liver and passed through the bile. Then it is concentrated within the gallbladder where the toxins entrapped in the bile are later excreted from the body through the stool. Therefore, the gallbladder’s importance is very much correlated with the function of the liver in its cleansing of toxins. However, the gallbladder detox system can be congested if we do not maintain proper diet or keep it healthy. Firstly, we have to know that the gallbladder has always been an easy target for the development of gallstones. With this in mind we have formulated Ultra GL to detoxify both the liver and the Gallbladder on “Multi-Dimensional” levels for maximized healing on every level possible.

JUST WHAT DOES THE LIVER DO?

The liver is considered by most naturopathic doctors to be the definitive organ in the human body that, based on its health and overall functioning, determines how healthy a person FEELS. This connection between the health of the liver and a person’s general feeling of well-being is why so many naturopathic doctors usually begin a diagnosis of a patient with liver testing. Located just under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen, the liver is the largest and one of the most important organs in the human body. It performs hundreds of tasks in every minute of everyday, more than any other organ, including the brain. It is constantly filtering, detoxifying, synthesizing, and processing a wide variety of physiological substances. Without a healthy, well-functioning liver, it is easy to become overly-toxic, which can lead to chronic fatigue, a general feeling of sickness and often times depression. The liver is so vital of an organ that a human being cannot survive more than 24 hours without its proper functioning. The liver is involved in all of the most critical systems in the body, including the nervous, immune, endocrine, digestive and circulatory systems and any weakness or debility in the liver impacts every other organ system. In addition to its endless detoxification work, the liver is also the main organ that produces energy to our bodies. It does so by regulating carbohydrate and protein metabolism, hormonal activity, fat burning, and blood sugar. Because of the liver’s role in your body’s metabolism, flushing it out periodically, not only helps you feel much healthier but it also makes it easier for you to maintain an optimal weight.

NOTE: :Recommendations are 1 teaspoon 1-2 x daily allowing one 8 ounce bottle to last anywhere from 24-48 days. My professional opinion–, this is a life saving product worth looking into.

There are two additional Gallbladder posts on this website

Gallbladder Flush

Gallbladder

 

Cholesterol Buzz

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To a great degree, the battle of dietary recommendations for cholesterol and other fats have hinged on the belief that serum cholesterol levels are a direct predictor of cardiovascular disease. Despite the broad awareness and even larger acceptance of this theory, science still struggles to authenticate this claim. Dietary cholesterol and saturated fats do, indeed, influence serum cholesterol levels, but is that truly a good predictor of cardiovascular risk? If history has any say in the matter, decades of fat-free marketing, food products, and diet plans haven’t seemed to curtail the mortality rate, and cardiovascular disease still remains the number one cause of death in this country. Dietary guidelines continue to push for an increase in omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in place of saturated fats, but again, this advice is rooted in the so-called improvement in serum cholesterol ratios, resulting from this shift in dietary fat, even in the absence of cardiovascular improvements. We have even explored the effects of replacing saturated fats with carbohydrates on cardiovascular risk factors, and not surprisingly, that has not yielded positive results either. In fact, replacing saturated fats with carbohydrates has worsened cardiovascular risks by increasing small, dense low-density lipoprotein particles, which are more indicative of cardiovascular events than large LDL particles, which are produced by dietary saturated fats.Slowly, studies are emerging with fresh ideas pointing to oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction – not hyperlipidemia – as major risk factors in cardiovascular disease. These same factors are associated with insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes, making an obvious connection between the epidemic of deranged blood sugar levels and cardiovascular dysfunction – a.k.a. the phenomenon of metabolic syndrome. So why doesn’t the mainstream mindset focus on restricting inflammatory foods and processed foodstuffs that increase oxidative stress, in favor of antioxidant-rich produce and fiber-filled legumes? Why has the focus persistently been upon cholesterol?

As alternative health care practitioners already know, it is high time that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stop demonizing eggs and begin targeting some of the commodity crops for the cardiovascular mortality rates in this country. When 1032 participants were studied for 5 years in the prospective, population-based Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study, it was found that “egg or cholesterol intakes were not associated with increased CAD risk, even in ApoE4 carriers (i.e., in highly susceptible individuals)” and yet, recommendations to limit these items have been central to American dietary guidelines for decades. At the same time, evidence points to dietary sugars as being a more influential factor on cardiometabolic risks, independent of obesity. The OmniCarb study, one of the largest studies “to test effects of high- versus low-GI diets in the context of moderate- and low-CHO diets” showed that higher total carbohydrate consumption, rather than glycemic index, contributed more negatively to cardiovascular risks. In an era and nation where carbohydrate and sugar consumption has extended beyond the ceiling level, why isn’t the focus shifting to these food groups? Studies on the effects of carbohydrates on cardiovascular disease have been strangely stifled, but to the keen observer, this should not come as a surprise. After all, grains and sugar are commodity foodstuffs heavily subsidized by the government, so who would fund studies that would link these foodstuffs to America’s top cause of mortality?

While we can be thankful that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has finally taken the long overdue step of acknowledging that cholesterol and eggs are not a health trap, and changing dietary guidelines accordingly, it will take years to remove long held beliefs regarding cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, the next time a patient proudly exclaims that their doctor has given them a “clean bill of health” based on a standard lipid profile, a prime opportunity stands waiting for you to re-educate, one patient at a time.

Elder Malnourishment

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Are Our Elders Getting Enough Protein?

Red meat has long been the whipping boy of mainstream nutrition and dietetics, despite it being loaded with micronutrients, some of which are difficult or downright impossible to obtain from plant foods. The long-term demonization of red meat and perhaps even the generally accepted—if erroneous—bias toward “plant-based” diets as being the most healthful have perhaps led some people to dramatically decrease their intake of animal proteins. There is also a great deal of misinformation regarding the effects of protein intake on bone health and kidney function. It is not accurate that an increase in dietary acid load from increased protein leads to a reduction in bone mineral density via alkalinizing calcium being leached from the bones in order to maintain a healthy blood pH. It’s true that increasing protein intake tends to result in increased urinary calcium excretion, but this is coupled with an increased calcium absorption as well, with no adverse effects measured in bone health. In fact, diets low in protein are associated with reduced bone density and increased rates of bone loss. (Let’s keep in mind that aside from the calcium hydroxyapatite mineral matrix, bones are largely made up of protein.) In a trial that compared the effects of low, medium, and high protein diets on markers of bone health, “the highest protein diet resulted in hypercalciuria with no change in serum parathyroid hormone,” while the low protein diet induced secondary hyperparathyroidism within just four days. Researchers attributed this outcome of the low protein diet to a reduction in intestinal calcium absorption.

As for kidney health, individuals with pre-existing kidney damage might have to be careful, but in otherwise healthy individuals, higher protein intakes have not been shown to induce renal dysfunction. Higher protein diets—whether the protein is animal or plant-sourced—are associated with benefits for cardiometabolic health, reduced adiposity, and show no apparent adverse effects on kidney function. Moreover, considering that the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences has written that the acceptable range of protein intake as a percentage of total calories for adults is 10-35%, and the vast majority of older people are not consuming anywhere near a 35% protein diet, it is unlikely that anyone runs the risk of consuming “too much” protein. If anything, government recommendations for protein intake are inadequate to meet the needs of older people.

With sarcopenia and dynapenia playing a significant role in declining health, mobility, and independence in one’s golden years, building and maintaining muscle mass is a crucial aspect of healthy aging. The current U.S. guidelines for protein intake for adults—0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day—were shown to have adverse effects on nitrogen balance in healthy, ambulatory subjects ages 55-77, so imagine the effects in those who are already frail and infirm, or who are not even meeting that relatively low recommendation for protein intake. One study suggests that a daily protein intake of 1.0-1.25 grams per kilogram of body weight—one and a half times as much—is a more reasonable target for the elderly, and another suggests 1.0-1.3 grams per kilogram in order to maintain nitrogen balance. This is likely far more protein than the average older person is eating, particularly if they live alone.

Older individuals who live by themselves are more likely to pour themselves a bowl of cereal for dinner, or boil some noodles, rather than go to the bother of grilling a steak or baking a pork chop. Moreover, many older people have trouble chewing tough cuts of meat, which makes soft foods—rice, mashed potatoes, oatmeal (all high in carbohydrate)—even more appealing. And of course, digestive fire tends to decline with age, so there are multiple obstacles to older people increasing quality protein intake. But these are not insurmountable obstacles. For example, tough cuts of meat can be made fork-tender in a slow cooker, and these include cuts that are rich in collagen and connective tissue—such as oxtails and beef or lamb shanks—which may be particularly beneficial for people with joint pain and degeneration. People who have difficulty chewing can enjoy ground beef, lamb, pork, or turkey, loose sausage, meat loaf, and other protein preparations that are easier on the teeth. There’s also cottage cheese and yogurt for those who do well with dairy, and for those who can tolerate the higher carbohydrates, beans are a good choice for a high-protein food that’s easy to chew.

Bottom line: older individuals who are likely to be skimping on protein may be the people who need protein the most. Higher protein intakes are associated with reduced frailty in older people, and some researchers suggest that the minimum daily protein intake for adults age 65 and over should be raised to 1 gram per kilogram of body weight.

The controversies surrounding dietary fats and carbohydrates are not without meaning, but we seem to ignore the critical role of protein to our detriment

Biofilms & Silver

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Here is another piece on Biofilms.  In this piece, Silver is mentioned as one of the most effective ways to prevent drug resistance due to biofilms as most of my patients know, I have used and recommended MSP Mild Silver Protein for decades.  This is not Colloidal, it is silver protein.  500 ppm (parts per million) makes it very accessible to penetrate cell membranes.  You will also read about Japanese Knotweed which I also use in Resveratrol. No better Resveratrol than that which originates from Knotweed.

Biofilms and Resistance

When deliberating the causes of drug resistance, the finger could be pointed at numerous roots: indiscriminate overuse of antibiotics, modern food animal production, or the global presence of antibiotic residues in the environment. In some cases such as B. burdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease, the bacteria eludes treatments by assuming various forms and habitations. However, one previously unknown root that is now coming to full light is microbial biofilms. Biofilms are an adhesive matrix of polysaccharides, protein and DNA, self-produced by a colony of microbes, as a type of insulation against both foreign and native defenses. The biofilm is extraordinarily resistant to antimicrobial agents and phagocytosis. It provides a safe haven for gene transfer, microbial replication, efficient metabolism and the persistence of chronic infection. The presence of biofilms is now being recognized as the causative agent for drug resistance in many chronic infections. The application of biofilm-destroying agents is becoming essential if practitioners intend to fully eliminate certain resistant infections.Silver is a highly effective, ancient antimicrobial never known to provoke resistance nor toxicity. However, modern technology has moved away from the use of traditional silver ions (including colloidal silver) to the more potent silver nanoparticles, which have the ability to fight biofilms in addition to silver’s numerous antimicrobial properties. Silver nanoparticles are extraordinarily small (1 to 100nm), allowing full penetration of microbial cell walls and interaction at the genetic level. One study employed the use of 100μM of silver nanoparticles on P. aeruginosa and S. epidermidis and found a 95 to 98 percent decrease in biofilm production, after only 2 hours of treatment. When applied to other drug-resistant microbes, including MRSA, silver nanoparticles inhibited biofilm production with the same efficacy. Silver nanoparticles are multifaceted antimicrobial agents whose depth of action exceeds others in its class, while promising no resistance.

Proteolytic enzymes offer another method for destroying biofilms. Proteolytic enzymes act as fibrolytic agents and functionally dissolve the fibrous matrix of biofilms. This allows traditional antimicrobial agents access to the microbes within. Therefore, proteolytic enzymes are used synergistically with antimicrobial agents and enhance their effect. Two common proteolytic enzymes are nattokinase and serrapeptase. Nattokinase disassembles amyloid-like fibers of the biofilm matrix. The specific actions of serrapeptase are not so clear, but its effectiveness in dissolving biofilms is quite clear. In one study, serrapeptidase was able to eradicate more biofilm-forming S. epidermidis, due to its action against the biofilm, compared to antibiotic therapy alone. Proteolytic enzymes such as nattokinase and serrapeptase are ideal choices for pairing with antibiotics and/or antimicrobials to ensure biofilms are destroyed and treatment is effective.

Many plant extracts have shown anti-biofilm activity. Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) is one extract well regarded for its anti-biofilm activity and employed in the management of oral biofilms and those produced by B. burdorferi, leading to chronic Lyme disease. The management of acne vulgaris is becoming increasingly complex since long-term tetracycline use has fostered biofilm formation and antibiotic resistant P. acnes. However, Japanese knotweed was shown to inhibit P. acnes biofilm production by 99.2 percent, improving treatment outcome significantly. Japanese knotweed owes its powerful anti-biofilm actions to its rich supply of resveratrol, a compound often associated with red wine, but abundant in many plant extracts. Resveratrol, from red wine, was also found to significantly inhibit the biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus, strengthening the argument for its use in the management of common antibiotic resistant infections.

Metal nanoparticles, enzyme therapy and botanicals represent the diversity that exists among agents that fight biofilms. As the need for these agents grows, this diversity may prove to be a true lifesaver as the threat of drug resistance and chronic infection looms over the horizon and warns of its potential consequences.

For additional information or to place an order for Mild Silver Protein or the Japanese Knotweed, call me at 619-231-1778 or e-mail [email protected]

Grapefruit Seed Sinus +++

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Add 4 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to 8 ounces of warm water. Allow the salt to dissolve in the water. Use the solution to irrigate the nasal cavities using a Neti pot or nasal spray bottle.

I use pharmaceutical grade–but the  product  in the picture will work just fine and is available at all stores such as Sprouts, Whole Foods, etc.

Here are some other uses for GSE.  I have used it since I began practice, let it go and now after studying with the French who use GSE extensively, I am bringing it back.

INTERNAL USE OF GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT:

Note: Never use the Grapefruit Seed Extract Concentrate at full strength, as it may cause irritation.

Orally – Suggested Use: Use the GSE Mouthwash or 5 to 15 drops of concentrate mixed in 5 ounces of water or juice, 2 to 5 times daily, with or without meals. (Or, take one-two NutriBiotic Capsules Plus® or one-two NutriBiotic® tablets 1 to 5 times daily). Children(under 10 years): 1 to 6 drops mixed in 5 ounces juice, 2 to 3 times daily. Do not use full strength in mouth.

Dental Rinse For Healthy Gums and Fresh Breath: Use the GSE Mouthwash or stir 3 drops of NutriBiotic into 2 oz. or more of water. Vigorously swish a small amount of the water for 10 seconds or more, 1 to 2 times daily. Also works as an additive for Waterpik® type units. Add 3 to 4 drops to the water reservoir. Always dilute.

Throat Gargle: Use the GSE Mouthwash or stir 3 drops of NutriBiotic into a small(3 ounces or so) glass of water. Gargle several times. Use as often as needed. Always dilute.

Ear Rinse: Use the GSE Ear Drops or thoroughly mix 4 to 10 drops of NutriBiotic into one ounce of glycerin or alcohol. Apply 1 to 2 drops of this solution in affected ear 1 to 2 times daily. Use as often as needed. Do not use full strength in ears.

Nasal rinse: Use the GSE Nasal Spray or Mix 1 drop NutriBiotic with 2 ounces of water. With your head tilted back, fill each nostril with a full eye-dropper of the mixed solution. Swing head forward and down(head is now upside down) to force the solution up into nasal passages. Return head to the normal upright position and allow nasal passages to drain. Do not inhale through the nose during this process. Always dilute.

Vaginal Rinse: – Mix 5 to 10 drops of NutriBiotic in 6 to 8 ounces of water. Douche once daily for one week. Douche more often if desired. Always dilute

EXTERNAL USE OF GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT:

Facial Cleanser: Thoroughly moisten(splash) face with warm or cool water. With hands still wet, apply 2 to 3 drops of NutriBiotic to fingertips and gently massage facial area with circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and pat dry. A tingling sensation may follow. This is an indication of the deep cleansing properties of NutriBiotic. Always dilute.

Skin Rinse: (For minor skin irritations) Dilute NutriBiotic with water(5 to 10 drops/ tablespoon). Apply this solution directly to affected area twice daily. Do not use full strength on skin.

Finger/Toe Nail Treatment: Dilute NutriBiotic with water or alcohol(5 to 10 drops/tablespoon). Apply this solution directly on surface of nail along the cuticle and underneath the front of nail, or soak nails, twice daily, for as long as desired. Do not use full strength on nails.

Scalp treatment: Add 5 to 10 drops of NutriBiotic to each shampooing(mix in hand or on head with shampoo). Massage into scalp and leave on for at least two minutes. Rinse off thoroughly with water. May also be used without shampoo

Lemons + Lemon Slice “Tea”

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Lemons, Lemons, Lemons

lemlemons.jpgLemon cultivars can be sweet, sour, and downright pucker-inducing. In the kitchen, they can be used in savory dishes and sweet treats, as well as employed as antibacterial cleaning agents. They’re good for digestion, too. That’s a lot of work packed into these little yellow fruits!

Like other citrus fruits, lemons are high in vitamin C, and they also contain small amounts of potassium, folate, and B6. When consumed along with iron-rich foods, vitamin C may help the body absorb more of this mineral. (A good tip for patients who tend toward iron deficiency anemia. Who wouldn’t want lemon garlic lamb kebabs? Or, for vegetarians, how about fresh squeezed lemon juice on an iron-rich bean salad?)

The acidity of lemons may help aid digestion, and their pectin—a soluble fiber—may help reduce total cholesterol as well as improve bowel health. (It should be noted, however, that lemon juice doesn’t provide fiber. For that, the pulp of the fruit must be consumed. A tall order, perhaps, for people who don’t like the sour taste, but grilling lemons is a way to bring out their sweetness. Preserving lemons in salt or with spices is another way to tone down the tartness and bring out the sweet zing while making the pulp very soft and easy to eat—including the rind!.

What’s the Difference Between Meyer Lemons and Regular Lemons?

Lemons are sometimes promoted as a weight loss aid. While squeezing a bit of fresh lemon juice on a salad or even eating the pulp of a lemon isn’t going to put bariatric physicians out of business, there’s some evidence that lemons may help just a little in the battle of the bulge. Mouse studies indicate that lemon polyphenols suppress body weight gain and body fat accumulation by “increasing peroxisomal beta-oxidation through up-regulation of the mRNA level of acyl-CoA oxidase in the liver and white adipose tissue.” Lemon polyphenols also improved serum levels of insulin, glucose and leptin, which may be of benefit to individuals with insulin resistance and/or metabolic syndrome. Additionally, adding a splash of lemon juice to water may help individuals drink more of it throughout the day, which may translate into slightly greater weight loss, owing to the thermogenic effect of water. (Many patients simply don’t like to drink water, and a little bit of lemon may make it more appealing.)

Other populations that may benefit from increasing lemon fruit and juice intake are those at risk for kidney stones or those with a history of stones. The high content of citric acid in lemons may help increase urine volume (particularly if added to beverages) and raise urine pH, creating an unfavorable environment for stone formation. It also increases urinary citrate excretion, with citrate acting as a natural inhibitor of urinary crystallization. “Achieving therapeutic urinary citrate concentration is one clinical target in the medical management of calcium urolithiasis”—and drinking plenty of lemon juice might be one way to boost urinary citrate levels.

Lemon juice is a powerful antimicrobial agent, which accounts for the use of lemon essential oil in many household cleaning products, particularly those used to clean kitchen counters and cutting boards. Lemon juice has demonstrated antibacterial effects against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and strains of Salmonella, as well as anti fungal effects against Candida Albicans. Another helpful thing lemons do in the kitchen is keep apples, bananas, pears, and avocados from turning brown when they’re cut prior to adding to a recipe. (Other citrus juice will do this as well, such as orange and lime.)

What’s the Difference Between Meyer Lemons and Regular Lemons?

Here is a great article from David Wolf-

20 Incredible Things Happen When You Add Lemon Water to Your Morning Routine

Clary Sage Oil -Benefits Are Priceless

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Clary Sage Oil -Benefits Are Priceless

A close relative of the common garden sage, the Clary Sage is a perennial herb that grows from May to September.

When converted into an essential oil, Clary Sage provides outstanding benefits for your eyes, nervous system, digestion and kidneys. Although it doesn’t come cheap, it’s still worth using due to its many positive health effects.

What Is Clary Sage Oil?

Clary Sagel Oil is extracted by steam distillation from the buds and leaves of the Clary Sage plant whose scientific name is Salvia Sclarea. In the past was found in Southern France, Italy and Syria, but today is cultivated worldwide — mostly within European regions, including Central Europe, as well as England, Morocco, Russia and the United States.

Clary sage gets its name from the Latin word “clarus,” which means “clear.” It was referred to as “clear eyes” during the Middle Ages.

Clary sage oil is often used to help improve vision and to address related conditions, such as tired or strained eyes. The Clary Sage seeds are known among Germans as “muscatel sage,” due to their use as a flavor enhancer for muscatel wine.

Uses of Clary Sage Oil

Clary oil essential oil is added to soaps, detergents, creams, lotions and perfumes. In fact, it is the main component of Eau de Cologne, a simple perfume that originated in Cologne, Germany.

Apart from potentially treating eye health-related problems, Clary Sage oil is also used to help calm the nervous system, especially during times of stress, depression and insomnia. If you’re new to aromatherapy, I suggest trying out Clary Sage oil to experience its anxiety-fighting effects.

Clary sage oil also can help address menstrual issues (cramps and hot flashes), promote relaxation during childbirth and ease menopause symptoms. Other functions of Clary Sage oil include:

  • Aphrodisiac — While there are no prominent studies confirming it as an aphrodisiac, this is another well-known use of Clary Sage oil.
  • Painkiller — Clary sage essential oil can help relieve headaches, back pain, muscle stiffness and cramps.
  • Antiseptic — Oil of clary sage can be used to potentially cleanse wounds and may help protect the body during surgery and against other infections
  • Blood pressure regulator — It can help reduce blood pressure by relaxing the arteries, and may help decrease your risk of heart problems.
  • Hair treatment — Clary sage is believed to help stimulate hair growth. The essential oil can also help in limiting the sebum produced in scalp and aid in treating dandruff.
  • Skin health promoter — Clary sage oil can help regulate oil production and reduce inflammation that contributes to dermatitis
  • Ingredient in herbal products — It is found in many herbal personal care products like facial cleansers.
  • Ingredient in liqueur and food products — Clary sage oil is added to  muscatel wine and wine essences. It is also used as a natural additive in food products like frozen dairy desserts, baked goods, condiments and non-alcoholic beverages.

Composition of Clary Sage Oil

The chief components of Clary Sage Essential Oil are Sclareol, Alpha Terpineol, Geraniol, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Caryophyllene, Neryl Acetate and Germacrene-D. As the name suggests, Clary Sage oil was and still is primarily used as a cleanser for the eyes. It is supposed to brighten eyes, improve vision and protect loss of vision due to premature or normal aging. However, that is not where the health benefits stop; there are many other health benefits that aren’t as well known.

Benefits of Clary Sage Oil

Regular sage oil (Salvia officinalis) and Clary Sage oil possess similar therapeutic properties, but the former is often associated with adverse reactions.

Aroma therapists prefer Clary Sage oil, and consider it safer. Clary sage essential oil can help fight bacteria that may thrive in your digestive system, urinary tract and excretory system.

It exhibits moderate antibacterial activity against various strains of bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Proteus mirabilis species,11 and potent anti fungal activity against strains of Candida, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium species

This essential oil can be particularly helpful for women because of its hormone-like components. In Europe, Clary Sage oil is employed to help ease menopausal discomfort, menstrual pain and regulate menstrual cycles.

Due to its esters, it can help relax muscular spasms and pains that may arise from stress and nervous tension.The oil from the Clary Sage plant may also provide the following benefits to your health:

  • Rubbed on the bottom of the feet for menopause/menstrual cramps **
  • Helps treat symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Assists in regulating blood pressure
  • Helps relax the bronchial tubes of asthma sufferers
  • Helps treat respiratory ailments like colds, bronchitis and sore throat
  • Works to support healthy digestion
  • Helps address acne and oily skin
  • Reduces your risk of inflammation and certain types of dermatitis
  • Improves memory and helps stimulate mental activity

How to Make Clary Sage Oil

In the production of the essential oil, Clary Sage herbs undergo steam distillation, and this process yields a colorless or pale yellowish-green oil, with a sweet, nutty and balsamic aroma. The composition of the oil may differ depending on what species of Salvia is used for the extraction.

How Does Clary Sage Oil Work?

Clary sage oil can be used topically and inhaled. It can also be ingested, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies it as generally safe for human consumption (GRAS) and approves it as an additive for foods. Below are some specific ways to enjoy Clary Sage oil benefits:

  • To soothe eye problems, soak a clean cloth in a mixture of warm water and a few drops of Clary Sage oil. Afterward, press over both eyes for 10 minutes.
  • Relieve anxiety and emotional tension by inhaling Clary Sage oil. Add a few drops to diffusers and burners.
  • Use the oil as a massage oil and rub on painful areas. This can also be used on women suffering from menstrual pains.
  • Add a few drops to your bath water to address pain and stress.
  • Apply topically as a moisturizer to regulate the production of sebum on your skin.

 Is Clary Sage Oil Safe?

As with other essential oils, Clary Sage oil should be diluted with a carrier oil like coconut oil and olive oil. Always make sure that you only use therapeutic grade essential oils, and consult a physician or an experienced aromatherapist before using the product internally.

In spite of Clary Sage’s benefits, it should never be used if you’re consuming alcohol or taking any narcotics. People with low blood pressure should also avoid using this herbal oil because of its hypotensive effects.

With its powerful sedative properties,Clary Sage oil can enhance the intoxicating and narcotic effects of alcohol and drugs.

Due to its estrogenic nature, Clary Sage essential oil may have a negative impact on people who need to regulate their estrogen levels. It is important for people with estrogen-induced conditions to avoid using it, and seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

While Clary Sage may have a beneficial effect for childbirth, it should be avoided by women during pregnancy because it stimulates menstrual flow. Infants and young children should also be kept away from essential oils due to their highly sensitive skin.

Clary Sage Oil Side Effects

To test if you have any sensitization to oil of Clary Sage, I suggest applying a drop of it on a small portion of your skin and observe for any adverse reactions for 24 hours. You may also do a skin patch test.

If you’re fit for use, control use of the oil, as large quantities can cause headaches and drowsiness. Some people experience euphoria upon use, which hinder their concentration. In some individuals, the effects of Clary Sage oil are comparable to those of cannabis. According to them, they end up feeling drugged when used in aromatherapy massage.

Never use Clary Sage oil directly on your eyes. Avoid ingesting or applying undiluted oils on your skin without the supervision of a qualified aromatherapist. Apart from consulting a knowledgeable professional, do your research prior to using Clary Sage oil as well as other essential oils.

Other Benefits: Clary Sage essential oil can be used to battle addiction (particularly drugs) and can stimulate a change in mentality towards a positive way of approaching life. Furthermore, it is anti-inflammatory in nature and can treat back aches and joint pain. In terms of skin care, it can help to regulate excess sebum production and prevent acne from forming. It also eases labor and reduces labor pains.

A Few Words of Caution: It can enhance the intoxicating effects of alcohol and other narcotics, since it is a relaxant and a sedative by nature. Heavy dosage can also cause headaches. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using it, since there has not been enough research done on the transference of effects through breast milk to children.

Turmeric, Ginger, Coconut Milk

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Turmeric, Ginger, Coconut Milk 

Mix Turmeric, Ginger And Coconut Milk And Drink It One Hour Before Bed!      

The Results In The Morning… Amazing

Turmeric, Ginger, Coconut Milk Cocktail

With more than 100 million Americans experiencing digestive problems, most people know that  heartburn, bloating, constipation and gas are signs that something is amiss with their intestinal health..

Fortunately, there are ways to help treat these digestive issues naturally. Below the benefits of turmeric milk are discussed as a bedtime drink and a recipe is given for an anti-inflammatory bedtime beverage based on coconut and turmeric. This drink can improve digestion and avoid nighttime heartburn and reflux.

Turmeric. Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile, which some people think may help improve digestion. The German Commission E, which determines which herbs can be safely prescribed in Germany, has approved turmeric for digestive problems. And one double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that turmeric reduced symptoms of bloating and gas in people suffering from indigestion.

Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain.

Coconut milk. If you’re struggling with constipation, getting more fiber in your diet may help. One cup of raw coconut milk has 5 grams of fiber. It is also used as a laxative. It can also be a remedy for urinary and kidney problems.

Raw honey contains over 5000 enzymes including amylase, a digestive enzyme for carbohydrates. The benefit of ingesting naturally occurring enzymes such as amylase is that it reduces the burden on the body to produce these enzymes itself to digest the food.

How to make this drink?

Ingredients

-1 teaspoon of turmeric

-2 cups coconut milk

-1 piece of ginger root or 1 teaspoon of ginger powder

-1 tablespoon of honey

-¼ teaspoon of black pepper.

Instructions

Take a bowl and add all the ingredients, except the honey. Mix them well. After that, pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat until it starts to bowl. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Let it cool a little bit, add the honey and drink while it’s still warm. Your drink is ready!

The drink is very simple to prepare it and solves many problems with stomach, bad breath.

Recommended to drink it one hour before you go to sleep, and you will wake up refreshed and full with energy!

Mustard Plasters

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MUSTARD PLASTERS

From the earliest days of my practice I would recommend mustard plasters for lung congestion. They are ridiculously effective!

As a child in the 50’s you could still buy them at the ‘drug store”.  No longer available (because they work), you now have to easily make them on your own.

 

Here are some links explaining all about them and how to make them

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_plaster

http://thewellspring.org/mustard-plaster-for-stubborn-chest-congestion/

 http://tipnut.com/mustard-plaster/

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIw9Ay3zEJs

Once you learn how to make the plaster correctly, you will be using these for the rest of your life and passing this information to your children and grandchildren

 

Thermography 101

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Thermography 101

Despite decades of pink ribbons and races for cures, breast cancer continues to remain the most common cancer among women, as well as the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Women have been drilled with the slogan, “early detection is your best protection,” compelling them to get annual mammograms, while continuing to fear the possibility of being victimized by this diagnosis. While early detection can certainly pave the way for early treatment and improved prognoses, a growing number of women are expressing concerns regarding the radiological exposure inherent to mammography.

The recommendation for routine mammograms (whose specific guidelines seem to change every now and again) translates into considerable exposure to radiation over the course of a woman’s lifetime, a known risk factor for cancer development. Mammograms are also able to detect a noninvasive group of abnormal cells known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which may or may not develop into life-threatening forms of cancer. DCIS detection is currently a concern to some who feel that overaggressive practitioners may needlessly diagnose and treat women with DCIS, exposing them to the adverse effects of cancer therapy, without establishing confirmation that the abnormal cells would ever become dangerous. A final concern with mammography is raised among younger women with dense breast tissue who are not adequately assessed using mammograms since this technology cannot distinguish between normal fibroglandular tissue and tumors, which have similar densities, leading to a potentially false-negative result. While early detection is still important for early treatment and most assuredly has saved the lives of many women, it is time for the potential limitations to be addressed and concerns alleviated so we can progress in the battle against breast cancer.

Thermography for breast cancer screening allows women who are cautious about mammograms to pursue an alternative procedure. Thermography uses digital infrared imaging to detect variations in temperature derived from increased circulation and metabolic changes. Growing, cancerous cells require increased nutrients, a driving force behind the process of neoangiogenesis, which accompanies initial tumor growth. Accompanying the new influx of active blood vessels is an increase in lymph and fluid. Together, this process gives rise to localized, increased, surface temperatures, which can be detected by thermography and alert practitioners to the presence of early tumorigenesis. Thermography has a high sensitivity, is noninvasive and non-contact, and uses passive radiation with a noncontrast injection, making it a comfortable choice for many women. By screening for elements that precede tumor development, rather than waiting for the tumor to exist, thermography has been said to be capable of detecting early cancer development 8 to 10 years sooner than mammography.

Although thermography is just now gaining recognition among consumers, studies on the effectiveness of thermography in detecting breast cancer have been underway since the late 1960s. Recent studies show that mammography and thermography have a 95 and 94 percent sensitivity, respectively, making them equally effective options for breast cancer screening. Like mammography, thermography does carry some limitations, which include false positive results and the inability to identify details regarding potential tumor depth and diameter, but work has progressed in the area of depth detection and is continuing to make thermography a suitable alternative to mammography.

Thermography analysis is continually improving in hopes of reaching a sensitivity of 100 percent, paving the way for earlier cancer detection among more women. Patients and practitioners, alike, will agree that early detection is important, but when a growing subset of women are reticent to screen routinely due to numerous concerns about mammography, thermography may be able to reach these women and increase the number of early detections. In an era where breast cancer continues to rapidly destroy women’s lives, all efforts to fight this battle should be worthy of our attention.

For Related Resource Information, please watch:

The Art & Science of Thermography by Dr. Philip Getson

Contact me for additional information and Thermography locations in your area–[email protected]  619-231-1778