Brain Food...Brain Health

Brain health is so important.  According to the Alzheimer's Association, 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or some kind of dementia and an estimated 450,000 people will die of Alzheimer's in 2013 alone.  With those kind of statistics, it makes you ask the question, "What can I do to prevent this from happening to me or a family member?"  There is a new screening test to determine one's genetic risk for Alzheimer's, it is a simple blood test.  The test is for the apolipoprotein E4 gene.  Carrying the gene does confer an increased risk of the disease.

Grape Seed Extract...May Help Eyes, Skin, Heart, Allergies, CFS, MS, Bells Palsy and more!

I am going to start cooking with grape seed oil!  I am learning about all the great benefits that it can possibly provide.  Up till now, I usually have used olive oil, coconut oil, canola, corn or vegetable.  I think that olive and coconut oil are wonderful and they themselves have a host of healing properties.  As I posted before, coconut oil is great to try for those who are suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Olive oil is said to possibly help with gall stones, blood pressure and heart health.  However, canola, corn and vegetable oil I am now second guessing.  I recently learned that almost 90% of our corn and canola oils are Genetically Modified or GMOs.    Read more about my recent post here.

Banned Foods That We Still Eat....No Wonder There is So Much Cancer!

Have you wondered lately why there are so many people who seem to be getting cancer?  There are many reports that say cancer is on the decline here in the U. S., but I don't see it.  We all seem to know someone who is affected by it.  I wonder how well the FDA is alerting us to the dangers of these additives and genetically modified organisms mentioned below?

Tea Anyone? Another Natural Cancer Treatment and Preventative

Tea is said to have about 8 to 10 times more antioxidants than what we eat daily in fruits and vegetables. Wow!  This makes tea (black, green, white or oolong -- a blend of black and green) a radical cancer fighter! 

Studies over the last ten years have shown that ounce for ounce, the catechins or flavonoid compounds with antioxidant properties that are found in GREEN tea are as much as 100 times more potent as an antioxidant than vitamin C and 25 times more potent than vitamin E.

Studies suggest that by drinking tea, one can cut off the blood supply to cancer cells so that they stop growing and multiplying. Green tea has powerful compounds called polyphenols that inhibit cancer cell growth and migration. 

Natural Cancer Treatment: Inhibitors of Cancer and Angiogenesis

I believe there is hope for people who have cancer.  Not only is the research I previously blogged about on frankincense and cancer encouraging, but also the research done at the U. S. National Institute for Health on how to inhibit the cancer from metastasizing.

Need Medical Blood Tests? No Referral Necessary

Private MD Labs provides confidential laboratory testing and personal medical information direct to the public. Their model allows you to take charge of your own health and assists you in the prevention and early detection of disease.  You do not need a physician’s referral to use them, nor are you required to see your doctor first.

Got Mouth Pain? Try Cloves

Do you have mouth pain?  Did you just have a tooth fixed?  How about a canker sore?  You might want to try sucking on a whole clove or two.

Apple Cider Vinegar...Good For Almost Everything that Ails You

Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV has tons of uses.  Here are just some...  Studies suggest that apple cider vinegar could be used for or  to help acne, diabetes (lower glucose), issues with the heart, obesity, gout, body odor, dandruff, the digestive track, arthritis, fungus, pH balance, bacteria such as yeast, high blood pressure, headaches, as a hair cleanser, chronic fatigue,  burns, shingles, sore throats, sinus infections, stamina and even disinfectant use.*  Wow!

GMOs and Gluten Intolerance



Did you know that you probably eat GMOs every day?  A genetically modified organism or GMO is an organism whose genetic material has been engineered or changed. Organisms that have been modified include plants, fish, mammals, bacteria, yeast and insects. Genetic modification involves the mutation, insertion, or deletion of genes.  GMOs are created to resist pests, herbicides, harsh weather and improve a product's shelf life.  Imagine what they can do to your body!

What's Wrong With Me?

Have you ever gone to the doctor, taken tests only to find out that everything is "normal?"  Then why do we feel so lousy?  I think this a question that many of us ask.

I believe Dr. Eric Braverman of Path Medical in New York City is on to something.  His motto is:  “You are only as young as your oldest part.”

Vitamin D Deficiency and 38 Serious Health Conditions

The Vitamin D Council has a lot of interesting research and information on the relationship of Vitamin D deficiency and 38 health conditions, including: anemia, autism, cancer, depression, diabetes, heart failure, MS, sepsis and more!

Breathing Properly

Breathing properly is not as easy as it sounds.  In my book, Health, Healing and Hope, I quote NormalBreathing.com.  They say that "Over 90% of modern people suffer from breathing problems.  The common problems include chest breathing, mouth breathing, and hyperventilation, all of which reduce oxygen levels in body cells and promote chronic diseases." This image from normalbreathing.com of the brain illustrates this dramatic difference between breathing normally and hyperventilating.

Nitric Oxide "Molecule of the Year" for Coronary Heart Disease

This is a GREAT video on how to stop heart disease in its tracks!  Nitric Oxide is essential to combating stroke and heart attacks.  This video speaks to the relationship of nitric oxide and L-arginine.  Dr. Joe Prendergast has written a book that will help you manage heart disease.

 

Graves Disease and Iodine

According to Mayo Clinic, Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). While a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is the most common cause.

Heart Arrhythmia...SVT...Olive Leaf Extract UPDATED

Just my story...About 2 years ago, my daughter began to have a heart arrhythmia.  With an "Event Monitor" we clocked her heart rate at 278 bpm and she was diagnosed with SVT or Supraventricular Tachycardia.  This arrhythmia came out of nowhere and to be honest, it was a bit frightening.  We proceeded to get two opinions from well-known children cardiologists.  They both recommended a procedure called Catheter Ablation to correct these sudden changes in heart rate.

Arthritis Help UPDATED

Joint pain can be the result of many different diseases and viruses.  Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and there are many forms of arthritis which often can cause disability.

Cure for Seizures? Frankincense an Essential Oil Changes a Life

Although I never had a seizure, let me tell you about my experience with essential oils and results...

Alzheimer Cure? Coconut Oil Touted as Alzheimer's Remedy

Dr. Mary Newport has been married to Steve Newport since 1972. She is a doctor practicing neonatology in Florida since 1983 and was founding medical director for two newborn intensive care units in the Tampa Bay area.   She wrote an book, “What If There Was a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease and No One Knew?” relaying her research into a dietary intervention that produces mild ketosis that may benefit persons with Alzheimer’s and other neuro-degenerative diseases.

Cancer Cure In Frankincense? Pre-clinical Trial

I find this video very exciting.  Dr. Mahmoud Suhail talks about his pre-clinical trial results using frankincense or BOSWELLIA SACRA on tumors, colon and breast cancer patients (Stage 4). This trial had phenomenal results and cancer disappeared according to Dr. Suhail.  This is simply fascinating!!

MRSA Cure?

The other day, I blogged about malaria and Silver Sol.  There is also more research using Silver Sol for the disease MRSA or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. 

Guest Post: Home Remedies for Acne and Scars

Nobody likes acne on their face, it can be embarrassing.  However, I think there are natural remedies that might help heal acne as well as scars.  I know that some essential oils work great on the skin.  I personally use castor oil every day on my face and I can't remember the last time I had acne.  Castor oil also helps keep those ugly age spots away and it is a great moisturizer. For getting rid of scars, you might want to try baking soda.  It is a natural exfoliant.  Mix one part baking soda with two parts water. Apply to the scar and let it dry. Move your fingers in a circular motion to exfoliate your skin as you rinse.  

Histamine Imbalance and Allergic Reactions

 

Did you know?  Hormone Imbalance can increase the production of histamines?

Hormone fluctuation (i.e. menopause) or deficiency could be a major cause of allergic reactions and other diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis according to Dr. Brewer.

See Dr. Brewer's Site on Histamine Imbalance and MS

Malaria Cure?

Recently I came across a research study.  It is called:  Silver Sol Completely Removes Malaria Parasites From the Blood of Human Subjects Infected With Malaria in an Average of Five Days.

My Top 10 List for Health

1. Take a strong probiotic daily.  My personal favorite is: Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics
2. Start eating healthier...no junk food and cut the sweets if you can.  Consider watching Forks Over Knives.
3. Consider a detox regimen and take fiber daily. Detox Kit; Colonix Detox

Forgiveness and Health

Forgiveness is not easy, no one said it was.  But unforgiveness stores in the bones and tissues and I believe it can cause disease.  

What is a Tower Garden?

I really like the concept behind Tower Gardens.  Did you know that you can grow your own organic vegetable garden right in your back yard without soil and just water? 

Cosmetics, Makeup, Hair Color....All Naturally

I recently changed my cosmetics after wearing the same brand since high school. Wow!  I have been having more allergies lately and I thought I would change my makeup to see if that would make a difference.  What I found was very interesting. 

Not All Probiotics Are Equal UPDATED

Not all probiotics are created equally...According to WebMd.com…“Bifidobacteria belong to a group of bacteria called lactic acid bacteria LAB.

pH Balance: Sickness and the Acidic Environment

pH Balance

Acidosis v. Alkalosis

According to Folk Medicine, cancer could be an example of a disease that could grow in the wrong environment or acidosis.

Electro Dermal Screening, Zyto Compass

Electrodermal Screening has its beginnings in what was called galvanic skin testing. The skin response is a method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin and was discovered in the early 1900s.