Hidden Contraceptives
Infertility Chemical Found
in Perfumes
The Australian The Sunday Times 25 Nov 02
High levels of a chemical blamed for causing infertility in men have
been found in some of the world's best-known perfumes and cosmetics. Chanel
No 5, Christian Dior's Poison, Eternity from Calvin Klein and Tresor by
Lancome were among 34 toiletries found by a Swedish study to contain di-ethylhexyl
phthalate or other phthalates. The European Commission is proposing a ban
on the use in cosmetics of two of the most potent forms of phthalates amid
fears they cause genital abnormalities affecting up to 4 per cent of male
babies.
These genital abnormalities - which can include undescended testicles
and malformation of the urinary tract - are blamed for soaring levels of
testicular cancer in young men. Cases of the disease have risen tenfold
in the past century. About 1900 British males, some as young as 15, are
diagnosed every year. Nine out of 10 cases are cured, but doctors are worried
by the trend. Scientists believe the phthalates could be absorbed into
women's bloodstreams through the skin or inhalation.
The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association condemned the report
as inaccurate. It said: "Consumer safety is the first priority for the
cosmetic industry and consumers can have complete confidence in the cosmetic
products they use, and in the regulatory framework which ensures cosmetic
safety." Numerous studies on rats and mice have shown phthalate exposure
causes genital abnormality. The latest research was conducted by a Swedish
government-accredited laboratory for Healthcare Without Harm, a US-based
organisation representing 300 consumer pressure groups around the world.
Researchers at the Analycen lab analysed 34 leading brands of cosmetics
and found more than three-quarters contained phthalates, which help prevent
loss of fragrance. The investigation found other forms of the chemical
in Tommy Girl perfume, Impulse Body Spray, Nivea Deo Compact, Sure Ultra
deodorant, Shockwaves hair mousse and four hairsprays including Elnett
Satin, Pantene Pro-V Extra Hold and Vidal Sassoon.
Per Rosander, who wrote the report, said: "What we know about these
chemicals is that they cause damage to the reproductive system. That is
why they have been classed by the EU as reproductive toxins." Sharpe,
of the Medical Research Council's Human Reproductive Sciences Unit in  Edinburgh,
said: "If you wanted to produce a list of environmental causes of the reproductive
health problems in boys, phthalates would be pretty near the top of the
list." Actor Julia Sawalha, who played Saffy in Absolutely Fabulous, supports
the Women's Environmental Network, a backer of the Swedish research. "Chemicals
that pose a risk to fertility do not belong in cosmetics, and manufacturers
should be made to list ingredients," she said.
Learn Secrets
That Most Women Will Never Know About Fertility
Discover the Secrets to Super Fertility and Pregnancy from a Swedish
Professor Who Thought She Was Infertile, But Took Matters Into Her Own
Hands, Had Her First Child at the Age of 41... and Now Has 3 Beautiful
Children in Her Happy Family. This sensational resource The Fertility Secrets
Handbook is available to you as a downloadable manual and is directly accessible
from the Internet. This helpful guide shows you the simple changes you
can make in your life to increase your fertility and your chances of becoming
pregnant, no matter how hard hard you've tried before.
SOY AS A MALE CONTRACEPTIVE
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD - "In September of this year, researchers
from the Harvard School of Public Health presented evidence at the 63rd
annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine showing
that soy phytoestrogens can seriously lower a man’s sperm count. This is
old news to Weston A. Price Foundation members. Over the years, we’ve often
reported on research that links soy consumption to poor sperm quality,
lower testosterone levels and sagging libidos. Dr. Chavarro and colleagues
studied 100 men whose partners were having trouble getting pregnant. Semen
analyses showed that the men with the highest levels of soy food intake-approximately
a half serving per day-had 41 million sperm per milliliter fewer than men
who did not consume any soy-that’s 41 million fewer sperm per milliliter
on just one-half cup of soy food per day! The researchers used a questionnaire
listing 15 soy-based foods to determine soy consumption over the preceding
three months." more
Phytoestrogens
Nature's Contraceptives
Phytoestrogens can make
animals infertile, what about people?
The ability of phytoestrogens to prevent reproduction in animals has
been known about since the 1940's. There is a wealth of evidence that shows
that mammals exposed to estrogens during critical periods of sexual development
can suffer a drastic reduction in fertility. There is also strong
evidence that soy phytoestrogens such as genistein can inhibit 17-b-hydroxysteroid
oxidoreductase, an enzyme which is required for the synthesis of testosterone
and the development of the CNS-gonadal axis. There is also
evidence that the soy isoflavones genstein and daidzein are genotoxic to
human sperm. It is quite possible, therefore, that phytoestrogens,
along with other endocrine disrupting compounds such as DDT, may contribute
to the worldwide decrease in male fertility. more
James Bowen, M.D. told the FDA years ago
"Every known metabolite of aspartame is of marked or questionable toxicity
and patently unsafe for human use." In Aspartame Murders Infants he said:
"At every point in the fertility process aspartame
(NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, Canderal, Benevia, etc.) destroys. ....It
ruins female sexual response and induces male sexual dysfunction. Beyond
this, aspartame disrupts fetal development by aborting it or inducing defects.
And if a live child is born aspartame may have heinously damaged the DNA
of the baby cursing future generation." Learn about the Legal class action
against aspartame. learn more
"I have observed severe intellectual
deterioration associated with the use of aspartame products (NutraSweet/Equal/Spoonful/Canderal/Benevia,
etc.) It was usually manifest as great difficulty in reading and
writing, obvious problems with memory and grossly impaired orientation
to time, place and person." H. J. Roberts,
M.D.
"Aspartame has a profound effect
on mood and cognition....depressed mood, anxiety, dizziness, panic attacks,
nausea, irritability, impairment of memory and concentration." Ralph
Walton, M.D. (Learn
about the Legal class action against aspartame. )
German scientists say amalgam (the
"silver" fillings in your teeth) reduces fertility
In a cell culture experiment, mercury affected hormone production at
low concentrations. A link has been found between mercury and hormone disturbances,
immune disturbances, recurrent fungal infections, hair
loss and allergies. The differences are large. Allergies and hair
loss are 2-3 times as common in the high- mercury group. These recent
results confirm earlier findings from Heidelberg on mercury and fertility.
According to the researchers, mercury exposure leads to hormone and immune
disturbances that can reduce fertility. In a cell culture experiment at
the Tuebingen University gynecological clinic, mercury affected hormone
production at low concentrations. The concentrations were so low that cell
vitality was otherwise almost unaffected.
Infertility and water fluoridation
- Chlorinated tap water linked to birth defects
By Jacqui Thornton Health Correspondent and Martyn
Halle
Scientists from Imperial College, London University, will carry out
the research after doctors in Norway, Canada and the United States reported
higher levels of birth defects in areas where chlorine is used, compared
with drinking water treated by alternative methods. A Norwegian study of
141,000 births over three years found a 14 per cent increased risk of birth
defects in areas with chlorinated water. Scientists have already found
an association between chlorine and an increased risk of bowel, kidney
and bladder cancer, but it is the first time that a link has been found
with higher levels of spina bifida.
Infertility in women was found to increase with water fluoridation.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists reported a close correlation
between decreasing total fertility rates in women between ages of 10 and
49, and increasing fluoride levels. They also reported that a review of
all of the animal studies done to date shows that fluoride adversely affects
fertility in most animal species. More about
the Adverse Health Effects of Fluoride
Microwater filters generate
alkalineliving,
energized water. This healing water is regarded by a growing number
of health care professionals as the best water to drink. In fact the Microwater
ionizer water filter is listed as a medical device in Japan and is used
in the treatment of several degenerative diseases. Ionized water has several
health promoting qualities. Acid/alkaline balance is important in
keeping the body strong, healthy, and free of stress.
The
Role of Alkaline Food and Water on Health and Weight Loss
Body Acidity, the Cause of Many Chronic Diseases
Water
therapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick. Hydro-
and hydrothermal therapy are traditional methods of treatment that have
been used for the treatment of disease and injury by many cultures, including
those of ancient Rome, China, and Japan. learn more
Preventing
Miscarriages
For an increasing number of couples, the joy of achieving pregnancy
results in a devastating situation in which a miscarriage occurs with the
loss of a pregnancy, usually in the first trimester. Miscarriages occur
in about one-sixth of all pregnancies, and many of them are due to a disarrangement
of chromosomes during cell division. This usually doesn’t happen two times.
However, some patients are plagued by repeated miscarriages. In these cases,
miscarriages may be due to hormonal imbalances, abnormalities of the uterus,
or genetic abnormalities. Modern technology can correct most of these problems.
Endometriosis is a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus
and has also been associated with miscarriage. This condition can be detected
and cured so that it doesn’t interfere with pregnancy. In many couples
there’s an immunologic cause for multiple miscarriages. A simple blood
test can be done to look for abnormal antibodies which attack the early
placenta as it tries to develop its root system into the wall of the uterus.
For most causes of miscarriage, there’s a cure or a corrective procedure
available. Talk to a doctor in your area for more information.
Preventing
Multiple Miscarriages
Dr. Valentin Govallo, MD, Ph.D. originally refined his most effective
technique for preventing miscarriage in 1991. He treated about 100 women,
most of whom have had 4 or more miscarriages and including 15 who had never
conceived at all, resulting in over 70 live full-term births. Subsequently,
over 1,000 babies were born this way.
Link
found between food packaging and miscarriages
Scientists in Japan have found evidence of a link between recurrent
miscarriages and a chemical widely used in food packaging. Women with a
history of miscarriages were found to have higher levels of the compound
in their bodies. The scientists admit that their findings are based on
a small preliminary study, but say further research into the chemical's
effect on human reproduction is "definitely warranted". The compound is
called bisphenol-A or BPA. It is used in plastic food containers, cans
and dental sealants. Research suggests it leaches from products and is
absorbed in low concentrations by the human body. A separate study last
month suggested it might be a contributing factor to women developing breast
cancer.
Article
on Acupuncture for Pregnancy
"I’d always wanted children but, after I turned 30, I knew it’d be
difficult – years before, I’d been diagnosed with a condition that can
cause infertility." ".... With some couples, Bernard treats both partners,
but it seemed my PCOS was the biggest problem so only I was treated, and
I saw him once every couple of weeks. Bernard told me he was inserting
six to 10 needles along my body’s energy lines. With each session I felt
less stressed and a lot healthier. You feel the needles go in, but it’s
not like you scream in pain. Bernard also works with a nutritionist who
gave us advice to maximise our health. Just over four months later, in
May 2007, I took a pregnancy test – it was positive and we were ecstatic,
it was such a relief. We were even happier that it meant we didn’t have
to look into doing anything more invasive, like IVF. We’d have been very
reluctant to try that as we were desperate to conceive as naturally as
possible." more
The
Many Phases of Fertility
Three
Ways to Increase Fertility.
Glyconutrients and Fertility
 Dr.
William Albrecht writes in "Soil
Fertility and Animal Health", that it takes a fertile healthy soil
to grow healthy nutritious crops to sustain healthy productive animals
or people
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine
phytoplankton is a rich source of glyconutrients,
and contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore
health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino
acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials,
marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting
and supporting all systems within the body. Its antioxidants
and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations that can lead
to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens increase energy
and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use oxygen. Adaptogens
also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and circulation.
more
about marine phytoplankton's healing power
The initial section on general nutrition is a great guide to healthy
eating with valuable tips about shopping and preparation. (I found Shannon's
information about essential fatty acids particularly helpful.) The subsequent
chapters hold invaluable information about the role that different vitamins
(like B6, folic acid) and minerals (like magnesium and selenium) play in
regulating and enhancing a woman's cycle and her fertility (including topics
like controlling PMS and handling menopause). Table V, on recommended supplements,
has become my personal "bible" for vitamin supplementation - something
I never "believed in" before reading this book. As Shannon suggests in
chapter 15, I hired a local (Chicago-area) nutritionist to help me with
supplements. She read Shannon's book for the first time at my request and
confirmed my opinion that this book is excellent. For example, not only
does Shannon list recommended daily amounts for vitamins and minerals in
her Table V, but she also tells you in a separate column what the latest
research shows about toxicity, i.e., at what amount this vitamin or mineral
may become harmful.
"My husband and I wanted children so badly and were told that we couldn't
have them. I tried fertility treatments and had no success. I
had 3 miscarriages and was emotionally destroyed. We finally gave
up and decided to move to Florida and just go on with our lives. I got
a call from a wonderful friend who was calling to share Goji
juice with me. I purchased Goji (lycium) juice in March and found out
that I was pregnant in May. We were elated! In September I had to go on
complete bed rest but our baby was born completely healthy and on time.
He is a Very Happy Baby and hardly ever cries. His disposition is unlike
any other child I have ever seen. He has done everything early. He was
sitting up unassisted at 5 months, at 6 months he was crawling and was
walking at 9 months. At 8 months he started feeding himself had 8 teeth.
We were very blessed and feel that if we hadn't have had Goji (lycium)
juice, he would have never come along. My baby was born 1/10/05. And the
best news is I am currently 5 months pregnant AGAIN and due in March!
I am taking Goji (lycium) juice again and looking forward to my next Goji
(lycium) juice Baby! I thank God for bringing Goji (lycium) juice
into my life!" Jennifer E., Shreveport, LA
 Do you have a question or need guidance? Patricia volunteers her time to guide
visitors of Shirley's Wellness Cafe to relevant information. She
can be reached at 206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or
.
 Nature's
Answer to Infertility Problems?
Bee Pollen stimulates ovarian function. The best results were obtained
with a pollen supplementation of 2 parts per 100 in the ration, and with
the substitution of animal proteins with pollen in a proportion of 5 parts
per 100. The intensity of ovulation increased. Parallel to this increase
in ovulation, pollen also improves the ability of eggs to withstand the
incubation period. The best results were obtained with a quantity of 4
parts per 100 of pollen added to the ration, resulting in an increase in
the percentage of eggs in respect to the control group. The application
of pollen is recommended whenever the end result is obtaining eggs for
reproduction.
Holistic
Approach to Infertility
Phytotherapeutic approaches to infertility.
There is much that herbs can contribute to supporting fertility, but
there is no 'wonder cure' here. The suggestions given here will help, but
the practitioner is encouraged to be creative and intuitive in remedy selection.
Each individual woman and man will have plants that suit them best. Identifying
them is part of the skill of the good herbalist.
Hormonal imbalance
Hormonal problems, in either partner, are readily treated herbally.
Whilst not containing hormones themselves, some herbs stimulate the glands
concerned, bringing about production of the right proportions of hormones
and in their right sequence in the menstrual cycle to promote conception.
Vitex agnus castus is the key to success here. Research carried out in
the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, found that although it does not
contain the hormone progesterone, it affects the pituitary gland in such
a way that it corrects and regulates the secretion of progesterone from
the ovaries. Vitex also corrects any hormone deficiency of either oestrogen
or progesterone.
Chamaelirium luteum also has the effect of correcting hormonal imbalances.
In Britain, the most frequent use of this remedy is for female infertility,
as well as impotence on the part of the man. Herbalists have been known
to warn people of the potency of this plant should they not want to conceive!
It is an effective tonic to the uterus and ovaries, and is useful to redress
almost any imbalance in either male or female reproductive systems. It
helps to prevent miscarriage, uterine hemorrhage and over-relaxed conditions
of the uterus, even to the extent of prolapse.
Aromatherapy and Massage
Aromatherapy utilises essential oils distilled from plants and flowers.
Each oil has a distinctive energy and personality. Combined with massage,
aromatherapy can help to release mental, emotional and physical stress
and promote overall health. The essential oils have been used to support
the immune and hormonal systems, promote ovulation and sperm production
and treat disorders like fibroids and endometriosis.
Understanding
Fertility
Jacob I. Mirman, MD - "Since homeopathy is meant to treat
the whole person, it affects the reproductive organs just as surely as
all the rest. If there is no irreversible pathology there it will
create conditions favorable to reproduction, since this is what those organs
are meant to do. This fact is well known among homeopaths and stories
of making babies in infertile women abound." more
Water Therapy
Water therapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick. Hydro-
and hydrothermal therapy are traditional methods of treatment that have
been used for the treatment of disease and injury by many cultures, including
those of ancient Rome, China, and Japan. The ancient Greeks took therapeutic
baths. Water is an important ingredient in the traditional Chinese and
Native American healing systems.
more
F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
- "Every function inside the body is regulated by and depends on water.
Water must be available to carry vital elements, oxygen, hormones, and
chemical messengers to all parts of the body. Without sufficient water
to wet all parts equally, some more remote parts of the body will not receive
the vital elements that water supplies. Water is also needed to carry toxic
waste away from the cells. In fact, there are at least 50 reasons why the
body needs sufficient water on a regular, everyday basis. Without sufficient
water to constantly wet all parts, your body's drought-management system
kicks into action. The histamine-directed chemical messenger systems are
activated to arrange a new, lower quota of water for the drought-stricken
areas. When histamine and its subordinate "drought managers" come across
pain-sensing nerves, they cause pain. This is what I discovered in my research
that I mentioned earlier." more
Self
Help With Homeopathy - Pregnancy and Birthing Remedy Kits
Homeopathic medicine developed much of its popularity in the United
States and Europe because of its success in treating people with cholera,
scarlet fever, yellow fever and other infectious diseases that were ravaging
populations. Homeopathy also provides many valuable medicines in treating
people who suffer from accidents and injuries. When these medicines are
used in conjunction with conventional first aid procedures, the risk of
long-term damage from an injury can be significantly decreased and the
healing process can be noticeably enhanced.
"Homeopathy can offer good health to women in all stages of their lives
from infancy through old age. It is beneficial for the full range of emotional,
mental and physical problems that a woman is likely to experience, and
can help her through the transitional and developmental milestones of her
life. Homeopathy is truly a friend to women. It is a comprehensive system
of medicine which is able to meet the needs of people in all facets of
their lives, and through all of life's transitions. By strengthening the
immune system and helping to balance the mind and the emotions, homeopathy
can help women achieve the higher purposes of their lives, and feel their
very best." Deborah
Olenev, C.C.H.
FertilityBlend
for Women is a scientifically validated herbal/nutritional blend
that helps improve fertility by enhancing hormone balance and normal ovulation.
.
Ultrasound
- More powerful, more dangerous, more unethical
Ultrasound equipment bombards a fetus for up to one hour with megahertz
radiation. This radiation, which cycles millions of time per second, can
cause mutation and bleeding in the intestinal cells of rodents.31 Swedish
scientists say routine ultrasound scanning of pregnant women may be causing
subtle brain damage in unborn babies.32 Approximately half of all pregnancies
in the U.S. result in prenatal or postnatal death, or an otherwise less
than healthy baby.33 Many wonder if routine exposure of America's fragile
unborn to megahertz radiation might be a factor, among others, of this
shocking national statistic. Is fetal ultrasound exposure playing some
part in the national epidemic of delayed development in infants, plus learning
and behavior difficulties suffered by millions of our school children?
Exposing the unborn to ionizing X-radiation at airport checkpoints is an
even more dangerous game of roulette.
New research has raised doubts over the safety of ultrasound scans used
to view fetuses in the womb. Scientists have called for further research
to determine whether safety limits should be reviewed for the tests, which
are also used to check internal organs in children and adults. Since the
early 1990s, when American researchers showed that ultrasound tissue heating
can cause bleeding in mouse intestines, ultrasonographers tune the power
of scans to reduce heating. The latest discovery, by scientists at University
College Dublin, is the first to find that scans create changes in cells.
Patrick Brennan, who led the research, said: "It has been assumed for a
long time that ultrasound has no effect on cells. We now have grounds to
question that assumption." The researchers gave 12 mice an eight megahertz
scan lasting for 15 minutes. Hospital scans can last for up to an hour,
using frequencies of between three and 10 megahertz. According to today's
New Scientist, two significant changes in the cells of the small intestine
were detected in scanned mice compared with unscanned mice. Four and a
half hours after exposure, the rate of cell division had reduced by 22
per cent and the rate of programmed cell death had approximately doubled.
Mr Brennan believes there will be similar effects in humans. New
Scientist ISSUE 1476 Thursday 10 June 1999
Ultrasound
Scans Linked to Brain Damage in Babies
Evidence suggesting that ultrasound scans on pregnant women cause brain
damage in their unborn babies has been uncovered by scientists.
 The
Fastest Way To Get Pregnant Naturally
Williams, a medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology,
offers important preconceptual advice for everyone of childbearing age.
He discusses how to achieve a speedy conception and explains what to do
in the preconceptual and early pregnancy periods to improve the pregnancy
outcome and increase the child's chances for a healthy start in life. Despite
the book's title, those seeking information on natural fertility enhancement
methods, such as herbal supplementation, may be disappointed. The natural
methods alluded to involve working with the body's natural fertility by
better understanding human reproductive physiology, and the author does
recommend the use of medical technology, including hormone testing, sonograms,
and vaccines. Still, this is a useful book that fills a gap in the current
literature in two ways: it addresses conception for couples who do not
have diagnosed medical conditions interfering with fertility, and it incorporates
new research findings and information on current reproductive technology
Prozac
in Pregnancy Toxic to Fetus
Women who take the popular antidepressant Prozac while pregnant might
negatively affect the development of their babies. Researchers found some
of the consequences included babies that were born lighter and sleepier
than normal. Respiratory problems were another reported consequence. A
report revealed that the effects of taking the drug were more likely to
happen in utero exposure during the late stages in gestation. The report
involved the study of Prozac, known generically as fluoxetine. Although
the studied toxicity of this drug was considered to be reversible, long-term
studies have yet to be performed to observe residual effects. Experts also
found that Prozac could affect sex drive in both adult men and women, and
it was discovered that the drug was getting into the blood of newborns
through breast milk. It was also reported that mood disorders in women
of childbearing years was common and statistics showed that 15.6 percent
of women met the qualifications for major depression while in their third
trimester of pregnancy. Researchers suggested further examination of how
and why antidepressants could trigger the production of new brain cells,
which could affect a fetus or newborn in ways that haven’t yet been explored.
CNN April 28, 2004
Dr. Mercola - "Depression is a serious condition that needs to
be taken seriously, especially among pregnant women because of the possible
health risks that can be caused to the developing fetus or later to the
newborn child. But drugs are rarely a wise choice for pregnant women. There
are much safer alternatives where you won’t have to risk negatively altering
the development of your baby and any other long-term health effects. Here
are some simple and virtually non-toxic therapy options: The use of omega-3
oils is an absolute must with most Americans but particularly with
pregnant women. This is because the vast majority of women are deficient
in higher order beneficial omega-3 fats like DHA. DHA is responsible for:
Preventing the vast majority of premature deliveries, Maximizing intelligence
and Optimizing vision in infants. Supplementing your diet with omega-3
fat from fish oil or cod
liver oil is also an excellent way to treat depression. If this subject
interests you, I highly recommend Dr.
Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist who
has done a great job of compiling the evidence supporting the use of fish
oils for depression. But in addition to treating the depression,
omega-3 will also do wonders for improving the intelligence of the child
and protecting them from the epidemic of brain injuries such as autism,
pervasive developmental delay and ADHD".
Chemicals and Toxins Are The Primary
Cause of Illness, Disease, Miscarriage, and Obesity
Substances that are toxic to our bodies come at us from all directions:
the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the cleaning products
we use, and the metabolic waste produced inside us. Toxins build-up in
the body contribute to premature aging and chronic and degenerative diseases.
Dr. Steve Nugent, the past president of the American Naturopathic Medical
Association, reported recently that "in the typical American home there
are more toxins inside the home than outside the home! Your cells actually
contain over 400 new toxins that didn't even exist 45 years ago and we
are losing the battle against toxins!" It's a fact. There are increasing
amounts of toxins and chemical agents in the water we drink, the food we
eat and the air we breathe - they all contribute to the breakdown in cellular
communication and disease. more
Do you have a question or need guidance? Patricia volunteers her time to guide
visitors of Shirley's Wellness Cafe to relevant information. She
can be reached at 206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or
.
Fish
Oil: The Natural Anti-inflammatory
by Joseph Maroon, Ph.D.
Did you know that the root cause of serious chronic diseases such as
heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and asthma has been
identified as chronic inflammation? Although numerous studies have confirmed
these findings, few physcians are aware of or consider the fact that the
battle against inflammation is at the forefront of the fight for health
and well-being of the global population. Authors Joseph Maroon and Jeffrey
Bost have set out to reverse that trend with "Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory."  Ultra-Refined
Fish Oil
Pharmaceujtical companies
have spent billions of dollars in an attempt to understand the bio-chemistry
of inflammation. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical anit-inflammatories such
as Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra have been shown to greatly increase the
risk of heart attack, stroke, and uncontrollable gastric hemorrhage, with
potentially fatal consequences. Is there a safer alternative? Absolutiely!
The answer lies in the power of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil,
undeniably the most under-recognized and also the most petent natural anti-inflammatory
available. With compelling arguments and the results of thousands of clinical
studies to support them. the uathors explain in plain and simple terms;
How the inflammation process works and how it can evolve into a chroninc
condition that is the cause of many diseases; How fatty acids work in the
body; Why supplementtion with omega-3 fatty acids can restore the body's
balance and mitigate the effects of inflmmatory factors; and why fish oil
is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to identify good-quality
fish oil supplements.
Joseph
C Maroon. M.D.,is a professor and vice chairman of the Department of Neurological
Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also
a Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience as well as the team neurosurgeon to the
world-champion Pittsburgh Steelers. His publications numbr more than 250,
and he is a reviewer on five medical journals and an editorial board member
of "Neurological Research." Jeffrey Bost is a neurosurgical physician assistant
and clinical instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University
of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has coauthored many presentations, articles,
and grants exploring the use of omega-3 fatty acids.
Dr.
Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist who
has done a great job compiling evidence supporting the use of fish oils.
 Everything
You Ever Wanted to Know About Ovarian Cysts … But Were Too Afraid to Ask!
If you or someone you love has an ovarian cyst, then I urge you
to enter your info below. This is your chance to finally discover the REAL
truth about ovarian cysts! Latest Information on Causes, Symptoms,
Treatment & Prevention from a Widely Recognized Expert. Dr. Dillman
is an Indiana University-trained Obstetrician Gynecologist who has practiced
for over 12 years in his field. In fact, during those 12 years, he has
treated over 10,000 women, delivered over 2,500 babies and performed thousands
of major surgeries.
Dr. Dillman - “Like most Obstetrician Gynecologists, I’ve encountered
more than my fair share of questions regarding cysts from women concerned
that they might have one. In fact, I can tell you from experience that
probably the number one concern every woman has when she goes to the doctor
is that she might have a cyst.”
Learn about ovarian cysts:
* What they are and how they develop
* Their common symptoms
* How they are being treated most effectively today
* Whether or not they are dangerous
* If you can do anything at all to prevent them
from occurring
* Plus much, much more
LIGHT YOUR FIRE - Women's
Sexuality by Linda Page, N.D. Ph.D.
"While men worry about what
turns them on, women worry about what turns them off." Linda Page, N.D.
Ph.D.
It's becoming an old and all too well-known story: In today's world,
most women have to be a "superwoman." It is expected that women must play
the varied roles of wife, lover, mother, wage-earner, chauffeur, care-giver,
teacher, philanthropist and volunteer - not to mention chief cook and bottle-washer!
Pressures on women are enormous and women's lifestyles are energy-sapping.
Over 80% of women visiting their doctor's today put chronic tiredness at
the top of the list of their health problems. This is definitely interfering
with women's love life and sexuality.
Does aging mean decreased sexuality? No! In fact, it may mean just the
opposite, especially for women. Maturity brings experience and relaxation
into sexuality. After menopause, most women feel far more spontaneous and
much more connected to a loving partner. Psychological factors may govern
our rate of sexual activity but once a woman's libido is awakened, it responds
until she dies. But great sex depends on good health. Most of a woman's
barriers to having great sex are physical - stemming from an unhealthy
lifestyle, poor nutrition, stress and burnout, or the side effects of prescription
drugs. Even if her sexual challenges stem from emotional issues, good nutrition
and healing herbs can make a tremendous positive impact.
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Western medicine relies on aggressive prescription drugs and surgery
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these methods often result in unwanted and even dangerous side effects.
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and most holistic and comprehensive medical system available. Its
fundamentals can be found in Hindu scriptures called the Vedas - the ancient
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According to a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study
approximately 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men suffer sexual inadequacy
for one reason or another. The reasons cited included low desire, frigidity,
performance anxiety, premature ejaculation and/or pain during intercourse.
This is thought to actually be an underestimation of the real level of
sexual dysfunction in the U.S. Research indicated that many of the sexual
concerns were likely treatable, as they are due to physical or emotional
health issues.
These health concerns may include common hormonal imbalances such as
hypothyroidism, low progesterone levels, low testosterone levels; emotional
blocks related to your self, your partner or your relationship; overweight
conditions, lack of exercise and personal time, mental stress related to
family or personal issues, Menopause, Surgery (particularly ovarian or
uterine), Low self-image, exhaustion or fatigue, Childbirth, Depression,
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Many women in particular still complain of a lack of sexual desire for
two years after childbirth due to the hormonal and personal changes that
occur. Low libido, lack of sexual desire, and lack of sexual fulfillment
are a few of the potential symptoms that are not resolved for many people.
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The Shape Women
Are In Did you know....
If shop mannequins were real women,
THEY'D BE TOO THIN TO MENSTRUATE.
There are 3 billion women who don't look like supermodels
and ONLY 8 WHO DO.
Marilyn Monroe wore a SIZE 12.
If Barbie were a real woman, she'd have to walk on
all fours due to her proportions.
The average American woman weighs 144 lbs. and wears
between a size 12 and 14. One out of every 4 college aged women has an
eating disorder. The models in the magazines are airbrushed-THEY'RE
NOT PERFECT!!
A psychological study in 1995 found that 3 minutes
spent looking at models in a fashion magazine caused 70% of women to feel
depressed, guilty and shameful.
Models who twenty years ago weighed 8% less than
the average woman,today weigh 23% less.
Please copy this and send it to every woman you know.
If you don't, nothing bad will happen, but if you do, something good will:
you will boost someone's self-esteem!
MYTHS
OF OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis - The Bones of Contention - Protecting Your
Bones - Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally
"Study show that
women who got the most calcium from dairy products actually broke more
bones than women who rarely drank milk"
The
dairy industry spends several billion dollars each year trying to convince
you that you can't live without your two glasses of pasteurized, homogenized
milk each day.
 The
bone-thinning condition called osteoporosis can lead to small and not-so-small
fractures. Although many people think of calcium in the diet as good protection
for their bones, this is not at all the whole story. In fact, in a 12-year
Harvard study of 78,000 women, those who got the most calcium from dairy
products actually broke more bones than women who rarely drank milk. Similarly,
a 1994 study of elderly men and women in Sydney, Australia, showed that
higher dairy product consumption was associated with increased fracture
risk. Those with the highest dairy product consumption had approximately
double the risk of hip fracture compared to those with the lowest consumption.
To protect your bones you do need calcium in your diet, but you also need
to keep calcium in your bones.
 Many
women drink milk in order to prevent bone loss after menopause. The fact
is that animal protein inhibits the absorption of calcium. Women from third
world countries who have a very low calcium intake combined with a low
intake of animal protein, including dairy, have much less of an incidence
of osteoporosis. A study to determine the effects of milk consumption on
the calcium metabolism of healthy postmenopausal women funded by the National
Dairy Council showed that drinking three 8-ounce glasses of low fat milk
a day for one year failed to create a positive calcium balance in these
women. It is much better to supplement with calcium magnesium citrate and
eat minimal animal protein after menopause. (Excerpt from
"Is
Dairy Dangerous?" by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D., M.S.W., DHANP)
Fosamax
drug: Osteoporosis Drugs Blamed for Jaw Rotting Disease -- In 1995
the FDA approved a new drug for treating osteoporosis - Fosamax
was heralded as a major breakthrough. Bis-phosphonates may lead to
a rare but serious complication called osteonecrosis of the jaw. 60 plaintiffs
in four lawsuits that have been filed in Nashville, Tenn., against Merck
and Novartis, which makes the bone-strengthening drugs Aredia and Zometa.
"I have struggled with osteoporosis
for 13 years and every year gotten a bit worse, even though I took Fosamax
and later Acteno. I found a Naturopath to work with, so I sent her my blood
work. She found problems in my liver (one of which contributes to the osteoporosis),
gall bladder, kidneys, and heart. She recommended I take marine
phytoplankton for those issues. Two months later, she rechecked my
blood work. She said she had never seen anyone's numbers improve so much
in as short time." Jean
Healthy
Bones: What You Should Know About Osteoporosis Nancy
Appleton, PhD
A way to prevent osteoporosis without
costly drugs, extensive supplements and expensive treatments. Instead of
treating symptoms, Dr. Appleton looks at the cause. Through the principle
of balancing body chemistry, Dr. Appleton shows us what we do to bring
on calcium loss and what we can do to correct the problem. She offers a
sensible food plan as well as many delicious recipes.
Hip Fractures
Drinking fluoridated water will double the
number of hip fractures for both older men and women. Extremely low levels
of water fluoridation 0.1 ppm still produced statistically significant
increased hip fractures.
(Bordeaux Study JAMA 1994)
 Contrary
to the medical marketing hype, synthetic hormonal drugs, dairy products
and most calcium supplements actually weaken the bones and have other harmful
effects on health.
We know that countries where dairy consumption is low (Thailand) have
almost no osteoporosis while nations eating lots of dairy products (Germany,
Scandanavia, United States) are afflicted with an epidemic of osteoporosis.
I think that terminating the high protein intake from dairy products and
meat when Dr. Graham switched to eating a raw diet could have permitted
Dr. Graham’s bones to restore the proper balance of minerals (calcium,
magnesium) needed for strong bones. Over a period of time the bony spurs
in his neck vertebrae might disappear. Reversal of arthritic problems by
an alkalinizing diet full of fruit and vegetables is a worthwhile endeavor
for all persons suffering from arthritis.
Women are constantly bombarded with the message that the war on bone
loss must include calcium supplements and a daily consumption of calcium-rich
foods, primarily dairy products. Doctors strongly recommend long-term use
of (synthetic) oestrogen to the postmenopausal woman, and, if additional
help is required, suggest the use of bone-building drugs like Fosamax.
So, armed with this powerful arsenal, a woman is assured that she will
walk tall and fracture-free through the latter part of her life. Unfortunately,
this is far from the truth. more
A way to prevent osteoporosis without
costly drugs, extensive supplements and expensive treatments. Instead of
treating symptoms, Dr. Appleton looks at the cause. Through the principle
of balancing body chemistry, Dr. Appleton shows us what we do to bring
on calcium loss and what we can do to correct the problem. She offers a
sensible food plan as well as many delicious recipes.
"Study show that women who got the most calcium from dairy products
actually broke more bones than women who rarely drank milk" The
dairy industry spends several billion dollars each year trying to convince
you that you can't live without your two glasses of pasteurized, homogenized
milk each day. more
Preventing
and Reversing Osteoporosis : What You Can Do About Bone Loss--A Leading
Expert's Natural Approach to Increasing Bone Mass
by Alan Gaby M.D.
This book offers advice that you won't hear from the average doctor.
Every patient with osteoporosis has already heard the advice "take more
calcium and excercise more", but this author suggests that in addition
to adhering to that advice, folks should also take additional mineral supplements
(including strontium, boron, and several others, many of which the author
documents to be at least as important as calcium in building bone density).
The author also explains exactly why progesterone (not progestin) is a
good thing to take and documents its lack of side effects (which I'm happy
to report has been my experience). No one had ever told me there are natural
compounds other than calcium which are important (perhaps crucial!) to
building and maintaining strong bones.
Marine Phytoplankton facilitates the secretion
and release of HGH, which is responsible for many of the body’s important
maintenance, repair, and development functions. These include the production
of lean muscle and the incorporation of calcium into bones and teeth.
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton contains
almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Marine phytoplankton
has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet". Containing
a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll,
enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains
optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body.
Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations
that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens
increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use
oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening
the heart and circulation. more about marine
phytoplankton's healing power
Chronic Acidosis and Osteoporosis
From the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - A recent seven-year
study
conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, on 9,000 women
showed that those who have chronic acidosis
are at greater risk for bone loss than those who have normal pH levels.
The scientists who carried out this experiment believe that many of the
hip fractures prevalent among middle-aged women are connected to high acidity
caused by a diet rich in animal foods and low in vegetables. This is because
the body borrows calcium from the bones in order to balance pH. The cells
of the body in health are alkaline. In disease the cell pH is below 7.0.
The more acid the cells become, the sicker we are and feel. We can remain
in health by consuming a diet that is 70-80% alkaline and 20-30% acid.
Most raw-foods diets are predominantly
alkaline forming foods. Alkalizing
Support Pak
Bone
Loss - December, 1964: Dr. Benjamin H. Ershoff, begins
NASA-sponsored research prompted by evidence that astronauts' bodies lose
large amounts of calcium from the bones under conditions of weightlessness.
According to doctors, such conditions weaken the body and increase chances
that kidney stones may develop during flights lasting months or years.
Ershoff found that supplementing the diet with calcium alone couldn't reverse
the severe damage of severely accelerated osteoporosis--but clay did, for
animals. Especially the red desert clay, Terramin,
produced impressive results in promoting growth and preventing disorders
in the bones of tested animals, Ershoff said. When a small percentage
of the Terramin clay was added to the diet, Ershoff said, the animals'
body weight increased and bone diseases were prevented. Little or
no benefits were noted, he said, when calcium alone was added. "This means
that the clay supplement contained some factor or factors other than calcium
which promoted improved calcium utilization and bone formation," he explained.
Ershoff added that the consumption of clay has been observed among many
peoples and animals for centuries, especially in areas where there is a
marked deficiency of calcium, iron and other minerals in the diet. mor
Magnesium
plays important role in building strong bones
Research suggests "magnesium stimulates parathyroid hormone and calcitonin,
two hormones that prevent bone thinning," says Dr. Dean. "Getting 320 mg.
of magnesium daily could prevent osteoporosis altogether."
Doctors, too, stress the importance of calcium to their older patients
trying to avoid bone loss and osteoporosis. But a physician at the Keck
School of Medicine of USC is looking one rung beyond calcium in the periodic
table of the elements: magnesium.
Magnesium seems to play a role in keeping bones healthy, said Robert
Rude, USC professor of medicine. Epidemiological studies looking at bone
health and diet have found that the more magnesium people consume in their
food, the denser their bones, Rude said. But scientists need more proof
before they know for certain that magnesium directly boosts bone strength,
so Rude has been investigating the effects of poor magnesium consumption
in mice through a recently completed study funded by the National Institute
on Aging. "In these studies, we and others have found that magnesium depletion
will result in bone loss and osteoporosis," Rude said. "There seems to
be both less bone growth and increased bone loss."
Magnesium is extremely important to many functions in the body, which
is why a deficiency can cause many different symptoms. It is most
widely known for being needed for proper bone formation. With a deficiency,
bones will be soft, and it can play a role in osteoporosis. more
Called the "anti-stress mineral," it aids in relaxing nerves, relieving
tension, assisting digestion, activating enzymes important for protein
and carbohydrate metabolism, and modulating the electrical potential across
all cell membranes. Magnesium is important in the production and transfer
of energy, muscle contraction and relaxation, and nerve conduction. It
also aids regularity, is necessary to keep vertebrae in their proper position,
induces restful sleep, purifies and purges body tissues (combats acids,
toxins, gases, impurities, and neutralizes poisons), and lowers fever.
Magnesium is stored in the bowel, nerves and ligaments. Chlorophyll
and green vegetables contain large amounts of magnesium.
 Note
from Shirley: Whenever I have trouble having a restfull night sleep
because I'm too wound up, worried or stressed out, I take the Mag-Cal-Ionic,
a balanced and highly absorbably form of calcium and magnesium or I drink
1/2 cup of magnesium citrate (Calm
is a highly absorbable magnesium citrate for
restoring magnesium levels). I pour boiling water over one half to one
teaspoon of magnesium citrate powder to which I may add some real
salt or some raw honey. I also drink a couple of capful of Goji
juice to help relax my nervous system. Within 10 minutes I'm peacefully
asleep and no longer wake up in startle. Each time I drink my magnesium
citrate at night I wake up wonderfully refreshed in the morning. (Magnesium
oxide is the most common but is the worse to assimilate. Magnesium citrate
is a water-soluble magnesium powder providing the most assimilable, effective,
fast-acting magnesium available. Too much magnesium citrate can cause a
laxative effect. If this happens, I simply reduce the dosage.)
Magnesium
chloride is also nothing short of a miracle mineral in its
healing effect on a wide range of diseases as well as in its ability to
rejuvenate the aging body. I add magnesium chloride to my bath water and
rub it on my skin after a hot bath. Learn the difference
between magnesium Sulfate (epson salt) and Magnesium Chloride
Other
Natural Remedies for Insomnia Insomnia may include the following
problems: 1) taking a long time to fall asleep, 2) awakening frequently
during the night, 3) awakening too early in the morning, 4) feeling tired
and dissatisfied with one's sleep upon awakening, 5) the inability to sleep
at all., There are many causes of insomnia, some of which include: certain
drugs, physical ailments, stress, poor diet, and systemic disorders.
 Perfect
Bones : A Six-Point Plan to Promote Healthy Bones
This book is about nourishing the body. In a clear, cogent, well researched
and well scripted fifteen chapters, Pam outlines the causes of osteoporosis
and the cure. She points out the statistics that in the next 60 years the
US will have over 135 million people suffering with this debilitating disease.
The fact that osteoporosis (sick bone disease) is probably a cause of heart
disease, and therefore contributes to the top two killers (heart disease
and cancer) is startling. This is a serious disease which is thought to
have pediatric onset. It is not too late to pay attention to good nutrition
and to the unhealthy foods and inadequate supplements we use. Many of the
foods we eat and drink are toxic, and the synthetic suppplements may be
poorly absorbed because their synthetic nature is not compatible with the
body's needs. The phosphates in carbonated drinks leaches calcium from
the bones. With the help of case studies including her own frightening
encounter with back and hip problems and devastating pain which kept her
bedridden, she outlines a six point program to restore nutritional balance
and feed our sick bones appropriately. The book gives the most cogent and
coherent discussion of nutrition, food sources and nutritional supplements
for healing and recovering from osteopoorosis that I have ever read. Yes,
osteoporosis is not irreversible! PERFECT BONES includes a list of 84 signs
for this "silent" disease.
Learn How to Get Calcium into
Your Bones
Preventing
and Reversing Osteoporosis : Every Woman's Essential Guide by Alan
R. Gaby
A leading expert's guide to increasing bone mass without costly and
debilitating drugs. Gaby urges women to take their fates into their own
hands by treating and preventing osteoporosis through nutrition. Also covers
the importance of exercise and which types of exercise are the most useful
for osteoporosis patients
The
Bone Density Diet : 6 Weeks to a Strong Body and Mind by George J.
Kessler DO PC
Dr. Kessler presents a holistic program for bone protection. You learn
which foods to eat and which to avoid, with menus and recipes; which nutrients
are essential, and how to supplement most efficiently (and explains why
taking calcium alone isn't the best tactic); which hormones you need, and
when; and the best exercises to build your bones.
Coral
Calcium, a gift from the bottom of the sea
 The
Coral Calcium story began when a journalist with the Guinness Book of Records
was dispatched to interview a man named Shigechiyo Izumi who lived on a
small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Guinness was looking to verify
and document that Mr. Izumi was the world's oldest living human at ate
115. During the interview, the journalist noticed that most of the islanders
enjoyed the same good health as Mr. Izumi and that these islanders seldom
died before age 95. Mr. Izumi submitted to a full medical checkup and at
115, doctors were amazed to find that he was still a very healthy man.
This prompted a team of researchers to try to determine what was keeping
these people in such incredible health. They found the water the islanders
drank was different from water found anywhere else in the world. These
islands were built up from coral reefs and when rain falls, it percolates
coral deposits and picks up minerals and other elements that make it truly
unique. This water contained many essential minerals that are chemically
similar to the elements found in the human skeleton, body fluids and blood.
It was also very alkaline, with pH of 8.6. Scientists concluded that maintaining
the alkaline pH appears to be essential for life, health and vitality.
Among the oldest and most primitive of organisms is coral. Coral reefs
surround islands everywhere in the world, but the coral reefs surrounding
Okinawa have proved to be like no other. Coral Calcium has a natural pH
range of 10-11 and has an alkalizing effect on the body, which
can be of great support to those who need to offset acidity levels*.
Out of over 2,500 varieties of coral in the world, only the Sango Coral
contains an organic composition identical to that of the human skeleton,
including calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium and many other microscopic
elements essential to human life. It is widely used for bone grafts
throughout the world. Because coral calcium is ionic and readily bioavailable,
it does not become a free radical in the process and donates electrons
to repair the damaged cells. A major health benefit!
more
Learn
why all calcium supplements are not created equal.
Barefoot
on Coral Calcium describes how coral remnants collected from the Okinawan
ocean floor provide a powerhouse of versatile health benefits of coral
minerals and calcium from Okinawa, Japan, when they are used as a dietary
supplement
Coral
Calcium comes from the Sango Reefs
WHAT IS
TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME?
Toxic Shock Syndrome develops when the common bacteria, Staphylococcus
aureus, produce a toxin which is absorbed into the bloodstream. The toxin
rapidly overwhelms the immune system and attacks the major organs, leading
to kidney failure, collapse of the lungs and in severe cases, cardiac arrest.
Alarmingly, half of all known cases of Toxic Shock are women using TAMPONS.
Toxic
Tampons Pose Health Risks
by Sara Chamberlain
An American woman uses as many as 11,000 tampons in her lifetime. Most
tampons sold by companies such as Tampax, OB, Playtex and Kotex are made
of rayon or rayon-cotton blends. Rayon, a woodpulp derivative commonly
bleached with chlorine, contains dioxin, an organochlorine formed during
the bleaching process.
Mounting evidence suggests that low levels of dioxin may be linked to
cancer (especially breast cancer), immune system suppression and low sperm
counts. A February 7 Village Voice article estimated that 73 million US
women regularly risk dioxin exposure when they put bleached sanitary products
in contact with highly absorbent mucous membranes.
In 1992, a congressional subcommittee discovered a March 1989 memo stating
that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists had detected trace levels
of dioxin in tampons.
The memo warned that "the risk of dioxin in tampons can be quite high,"
and that "the most effective risk-management strategy would be to assure
that tampons contain no dioxin." Subcommittee chair Ted Weiss accused the
FDA of purposely ignoring the dioxin danger in tampons. A New York University
School of Medicine study, published in the July 1994 issue of Infectious
Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, suggested that rayon also produces
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
When researchers tested 20 varieties of tampons for their ability to induce
TSS toxins, the bacteria were detected in all US brands.
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Alice's Story
Case Studies
Medical Research
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The
Premarin Industry: Holocaust for Horses Premarin - a prescription
drug currently being used by over 8 million women with menopausal symptoms--is
responsible for agonizing conditions and ultimate death of thousands of
horses annually.
"Of the women in menopause today, about half start synthetic hormone
replacement, but only half of those stick with it because of the
side effects or fear of cancer risk. The threat of breast and uterine cancer
is dramatically increased with HRT. Premarin, an estrogen replacement drug
for menopausal women made from pregnant mare's urine, is the top selling
drug of any kind in the U.S. But justifiable controversy about synthetic
hormone replacementmay mean that the threat of breast and uterine cancer
is dramatically increased with HRT. In 51 studies covering 21 countries
involving more than 52,000 women with breast cancer and 108,000 women without
breast cancer, women who used Premarin for 5 years or longer had a 35%
higher risk of developing cancer than women who had never been on HRT.
(Good news! The higher risk for breast cancer diminished and largely disappeared
after about 5 years off HRT treatment.) Most women don't know that Premarin,
is made from pregnant mare's urine, and that the mares are kept in horrendous
conditions - their foals are sold for slaughter. Premarin is the most
prescribed of all drugs in America today. The mares are artificially inseminated
and forced to spend their 11-month pregnancies in stalls so small they
cannot turn. If they try to lie down, their heads are jolted upright by
their halter chains. Long lines of pregnant horses stand, chained and strapped
into cramped concrete and steel pens like rows of four-legged galley slaves.
They shuffle uncomfortably from hoof to hoof. A forlorn look fills their
eyes as they stare. Their coats are dull, their ears droopy - tell-tale
signs of a horse's misery. Many get sore, swollen legs or become crippled
from standing, months on end, in their tiny concrete stalls. The mares
are kept constantly thirsty. They are denied water so that their urine
becomes thick."
Linda Page, N.D. Ph.D
TREATING MENOPAUSE NATURALLY
Myths of Osteoporosis and Estrogen's Deadly Truth "...a story of
deception, betrayal, hidden agendas, propaganda and misinformation. " Learn
about the link between estrogen replacement therapy, osteoporosis and me
by Dr. John Lee, author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell
You About Menopause
Estrogen dominance, women's problems and menopause Excessive
estrogens and stagnation of blood circulation are the major cause of most
women's problems including breast, uterine and ovarian cancers by
Julia Chang, M.Sc
Before The Change: complete do-it-yourself program for managing
PERIMENOPAUSE - Herbal Combinations for Menopause
Natural progesterone v/s synthetic progesterone Synthetic progestins,
because they are not exact replicas of the body's natural progesterone,
unfortunately create a long list of side effects, some of which are quite
severe.
Osteoporosis and Arthritis linked to fluoride
Fluoride is the most
bone seeking element known to mankind. The US Public Health Service has
stated that fluoride makes the bones more brittle and dental enamel more
porous.
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CANDIDA
Conquering Yeast Infections: The Non-Drug Solution
People may have symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the candida
such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, vaginal yeast
infections, headaches with sinus involvement, histamine allergic reactions
and thrush white tongue, to name a few. Remember, the mouth is the beginning
of the GI tract and culinary sugars begin their work immediately on the
teeth, gums and tissues through interaction with fungi. Sugar activates
candida metabolism and some of its by-products are neurotoxins such as
formaldehyde, alcohol and acetlyaldehyde. One's nervous system can become
deranged during candida due to specific neurotoxins. Autism is one example
of this.
  What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
More pictures of vaccine damage available
to view at the
CDC
website
"Bart Classen,
a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly
in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young
children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after
three new childhood vaccines were introduced." Nicholas
Regush ABCNEWS.com
In fall 1997, two influential
professional magazines featured articles asking the question: Has the decrease
of infectious diseases in childhood through the mass use of vaccines been
replaced with an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma?
The Economist, a prestigious international magazine read by world leaders
in government, business and public policy, and Science News, a magazine
read by both health care professionals and the general public, explored
the reported links between vaccines and chronic diseases in their November
22, 1997 issues.
Learn more about vaccine
and diabetes connection --- asthma and vaccine connection ---
SIDS
and autism and vaccine connection --- "Shaken Baby Syndrome":
the vaccination link
Congressman is calling
for criminal penalties for any government agency that knew about the dangers
of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect American children.
Congressman
Dan Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional Hearing: "You mean to
tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal, and the only
test that you know of is from 1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis,
and they all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA and
CDC officials what they knew and when they knew it. (Thimerosal contains
a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal
that can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Please get informed!Enter
the vaccine information site
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough,
chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother
to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are we placing our animals
at risk too? Most recently, an article appeared in the Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association entitled
"Are We Vaccinating
Too Much?" Read the comments of veterinarians
who
believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
Do you have a question or need guidance? Patricia volunteers her time to guide
visitors of Shirley's Wellness Cafe to relevant information. She
can be reached at 206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or
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Breast
Cancer: Causes, Prevention, and Natural Cures
Breast
Implant Toxicity Sickness and Full Recovery Testimonials Hundreds
of thousands of women with breast implants—both silicone and saline—filed
lawsuits against implant manufacturers
Estrogen's
Deadly Truth: a story of deception, betrayal, hidden agendas, propaganda
and misinformation. "I saw these patients who were on estrogen and they
were getting swollen breasts and fibrosistic breast disease, they were
getting fat around their middle, their hips, their abdomen, losing libido
and getting depressed." Dr. John Lee
Protecting
Your Bones and Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally Contrary to the medical
marketing hype, synthetic hormonal drugs, dairy products and most calcium
supplements actually weaken the bones and have other harmful effects on
health.
PMS:
lifting the curse of PMS naturally - the holistic approach
Natural
Weight Loss Programs: drugless approach Some causes of obesity and
or sudden weight gain may include: disturbance in thyroid function; glandular
malfunction.
CANDIDA:
Conquering Yeast Infections: The Non-Drug Solution
Thyroid
disorder Two main thyroid disorders: Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroid.
Infertility
and Miscarriage - the holistic approach to infertility.
Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: Natural Recovery
Homeopathy
for Women's Health
Do you have a question or need guidance? Patricia volunteers her time to guide
visitors of Shirley's Wellness Cafe to relevant information. She
can be reached at 206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or
.
 Calcium
and Strong Bones - Protecting Your Bones "Study
show that women who got the most calcium from dairy products actually broke
more bones than women who rarely drank milk"
Shirley was once a victim
of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment who
wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure" and who wants us to believe
that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get
"well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation. You can read an account
of Shirley's
journey into health without drugs, surgery or radiation.
 Dr.
Lorraine Day, M.D. - "How One Wicked Nation
Can Kill Billions Around the World With One Lie" Learn the "truth"
behind the so-called bird flu pandemic!
 The
Ugly Side of Cosmetics Make-up and body care products have been linked
to allergic reactions, birth defects, and even cancer. It is a medically
recognised fact that our body absorbs significant amounts of what we put
on our skin. With Certified Organic food rapidly becoming the nutrition
of choice by the health conscious amongst us, why would you accept any
less for your skin?.
 Teas
Are One of The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs
Teas can help fight depression
and anxiety, heal skin conditions and gastrointestinal disorders, regulate
hormone imbalances, improve your sex life, prevent illness, and help
you heal  faster.
Many diseases and conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also
be treated naturally with healing herbs. These treatments can be safer,
less expensive and possibly even more effective than traditional methods.
Dr.
Myklebust, MD: "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which
are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other
diseases" More
 Dr.
Paula Baillie-Hamilton, M.D., Ph.D. reveals the evidence linking diseases
and
obesity to health damaging chemicals which can upset the
balance that helps maintain healthy body weight. Learn
about simple, natural, inexpensive and effective approach to cleansing
and weight loss programs.
 Watch
these Videos:
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‘We
Become Silent" A must see documentary about the threat to medical freedom
of choice. The Last Days of Health Freedom' details the ongoing
attempts by multinational pharmaceutical interests and giant food companies
to limit the public’s access to herbs, vitamins and other therapies.
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Prescription
for Disaster in-depth investigation into the relationships between
the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools,
and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health
care.
-
Video
library (whistleblower doctors)
 Tell
Your Congressperson to Co Sponsor the Health Freedom Protection Act, H.R.
2117 This bill will stop the FDA & FTC longtime efforts of censorship
and restriction to access supplements and educational information.
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Animal Health and Optimum Pet Nutrition
Natural
Health for Children
Natural
Health for Women
Natural
Health for Men
Steroids'
Side Effects - Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Natural Remedies
The
acid-alkaline balance's impact on health
Arthritis
Conditions - Natural Treatment
Eyesight
Conditions - Natural Solutions
Diabetes
Alternative Medicine
Health
Issues: Consumer Alert!
Alternative
Cancer Therapies
Antibiotic
Resistance and Side Effects
Natural
Herbal antibiotics
The
New Healing Science of Glyconutrients
What
is Homeopathy?
Urine
therapy:
medically proven natural cure
Toxic
Environment - Toxic Cosmetics
Detoxification
for Optimum Health: Chemicals and toxins are the primary cause of disease
and obesity
Tonic
Herbs for Longevity, Rejuvenation, Immunity
Raw
Food and Juice Therapy
Therapeutic
Fasting
Healing
with Herbs and Other Natural Remedies
Water:
the great healer
Clay
Therapy - Our Earth, Our Cure
Bee Pollen:
healing from the hives
Magnesium
Medical Miracles
Marine
plants to enhance health
Profound
Life-Giving Properties of Marine Phytoplankton
Guide
to natural treatments for Fibromyalgia
Immune
system: the body's defense department
Sunlight
to restore health
Cayenne
Pepper: the great healer
Wheatgrass
juice: nectar of health and rejuvenation
Healing
Earth: Fulvic Acid and Shilajit
Stem
Cell Physiology - Supporting Bone Marrow Adult Stem Cell Release
Naturally
A healing
crisis: what is it?
Transfer
Factor for people and animals
Emotional
Freedom: overcoming stress naturally
Overcoming
The Sugar Blues and Getting Off Prozac
Healing
shingles/herpes zoster naturally and rapidly
Flaxseed
Oil The Wonder Healer
Cholesterol
Myth - Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill!
Salt
Deficiency:
the cause of many serious disease
Radiant,
healthy skin: the natural way
Words
Of Wisdom Follow Your Dreams!
Dangers
of Modern Medicine: Iatrogenic Diseases
Healing
asthma: a drugless approach
Alzheimer's
Disease: There is Hope!
Healing
eczema: a drugless approach
Healing
psoriasis: a drugless approach
Parasites
Infections: Symptoms and Natural Treatment (humans and pets)
Basic
Healing Principles
AIDS/HIV/AZT:
truth behind the propaganda
The
bitter truth about nutrasweet
Canola
oil: how toxic is it?
Bovine
Growth Hormones in your milk
Beware
of Genetically Engeneered Foods
Radiation
Emergencies: Protecting The Thyroid Gland
Weight
Loss: natural and healthy solutions
West
Nile Virus - what the media won't tell you
Most
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the author of this website
 most
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Free Google Videos. Doctors and parents expose how
vaccines are crippling our children.
Dr.
David Ayoub, M.D. lectures on Vaccines, Mercury, Autism and other disease
Vaccines:
deception and tragedy
Vaccines
and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Shaken
Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?
Misdiagnosed
Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
AUTISM:
is there a vaccine connection?
Criminal
Consequence of Vaccine Injury
Anthrax
Vaccine Facts and Gulf War Syndrome
Government
Enforced Vaccinations: Vaccination Tracking Registry
How
To Legally Avoid Unwanted Immunizations Of All Kinds
Vaccine
Support Groups and Organizations
Animals:
chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes:
alternative to conventional vaccines
Library:
Vaccine Controversy books
Holistic Children's Health
:
Holistic
Pediatrics (general)
Holistic
Pediatrics (general)
Nutrition
for Babies and Children
Attachment
Parenting
Ear
infections: alternative to tubes and antibiotics
Pshychiatry
- betraying and drugging children for profit
Childhood
vaccinations: are they really safe and effective?
Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome: astonishing facts
Autism:
is there a vaccine connection?
The
Circumcision Decision: what I wish I had known...
Understanding
your baby's needs
Natural
Birth and Home Birth
Ritalin
Free Kids: Helping Children, Not Drugging Them
Homeopathy
for Children and Infants
Forced
Drugging of Children Parents facing jail over compulsory drug
orders.
No
longer blind: the story of Shirley's baby born blind and brain-injured
Holistic Animal health
:
Do
You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? by Dr. Jane Bicks DVM
Why
RAW food?
Food
Unfit For Pets
All
Natural Healthy Pet Food
Animal
Nutritional Therapy
Natural
Animal Health
Homeopathy
for animals
Pet
Allergies, skin problems, obsessive biting self, chewing paws
Rearing
healthy pups and kittens
Saving
Shasta's life: a holistic approach
Sample
RAW pet food recipes
Toxic
environment and your pet's illness
Alternative
to antibiotics
Testimonials
of amazing animal healing.
Preventing
and Healing Animal Cancer without drugs or surgery
Holistic
Health for Horses
Feline
Holistic Health
Natural
diet for pet birds
Vaccinosis:
chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes:
alternative to conventional vaccines
List
of holisitic veterinarians
Managing
flea bites and hotspots naturally
Improving
your animal's health with kelp
Books
and video: holistic animal health
Training
Shasta for personal protection
Non-toxic
health products and supplies for your pets
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything
one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials
to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental
function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress,
and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties
of Marine Phytoplankton
 The
acid-alkaline balance of the body has an enormous impact on a person’s
health. When the pH of the body gets out of balance (too acidic), we
may experience low energy, fatigue, excess weight, poor digestion, aches
and pains, and even more serious disorders. When the body is excessively
acidic, vital organs and individual cells are subject to damage or destruction.
This condition, known as acidosis, can be a cause, an effect, or even a
symptom of almost any health condition. By balancing the body's acidity
levels, this simple plan can help toward curing various medical conditions,
including arthritis, hepatitis, insomnia, alcoholism, and kidney disease.
 The
Native Americans call it "Ee-Wah-Kee" meaning "The-Mud-That-Heals".
In addition to the role it plays as a potent detoxifier, therapeutic
clay has also been used extensively in the treatment of pain, open
wounds, colitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers, intestinal problems,
acne, anemia, and a variety of other health issues. more
 The
Healing Power of Original Himalayan Crystal Salt For centuries,
the energy/information content, in the form of vital mineral elements
locked away within these perfectly formed crystals of mineral rich salt,
were utilized by doctors for treating most every disorder known to humans,
and with unfailing success. Recently. this ancient knowledge was once again
uncovered by biophysicists and brought to light in the acclaimed book,
Water
and Salt, The Essence of Life , by Dr. med Barbara Hendel and biophysicist
Peter Ferreira
Natural
Skin Care from the Rainforest
Recent discoveries of beneficial
compounds in Rainforest plants give new hope for fresh young looking skin.
 
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Public Awareness
Most modern maladies are
caused by prolonged exposure to a combination of negative lifestyles and
toxic environmental factors, including junk food and malnutrition, pesticides,
antibiotics, microwaves, chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack
of exercise and chronic stress. These factors are further aggravated by
the failure of modern medicine to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease"
and death and the consequent failure to take preventative measures against
them. more
 Possible
Causes of Mysterious, Massive Death of Bees
Albert Einstein said:
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only
the FCC: Use Public Airwaves for the Public Good
 Natural
Immune Booster A
growing number of holistic doctors and veterinarians use Transfer Factor
as an alternative to, or in conjunction with conventional medicine for
their acute and chronic cases, (including cancer cases) with
excellent outcome.
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