Help for emphysema

Emphysema is a serious disease when the air sacs or alveoli, this is the place where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen ,which is the main job of the lungs, lose their elasticity and the airways narrow, this all triggers shortness of breath.There is no cure for emphysema yet. However there is some help to make it easier.


People with lung conditions seem to be short of vitamin A, take 25,000iu of vitamin A daily, for a month, and then reduce the dose slightly.
NAC. N-acetyl cysteine is an amino acid, and is one of the best researched for emphysema. Take 500mg twice a day.
Take 1-2 grams of vitamin C per day, this  helps to clear the mucus
Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps to restore energy to damaged lungs, (this may help my condition). Take 100mg twice a day early in the day. Do not take at night..
Magnesium helps relax bronchial muscles for easier breathing. Take 200mg three times per day.
Lipoic acid is a very important antioxidant for lungs, take 200mg daily.
Drink plenty of fluids, this helps break up the mucus.

www.lef.org, a US research site offers a wealth of information for people suffering with emphysema.

How not to get cancer

You will remember from my older post, the remedy of one spoon of manuka honey, add boiling water, add a fresh slice of lemon, and a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar, taken twice daily, this is an expensive but good way to keep well, and avoid  illness and disease. However a simple way to avoid lung cancer is early diagnosis, look out  for the following.

Chest infections that wont go away. Having a cough for more than three weeks. Feeling more tired than usual. More spit or phlegm, especially with blood in it. Feeling very out of breath. Losing your breath, but no sore throat. Chest pains, Swelling in your face or neck. Losing weight but not sure why. If you get any of these symptoms, you should see your GP right away.

Boosting your immune system

 Royal jelly is known to strengthen the immune system and to help in such conditions as fatigue, low sex drive, liver disease, stomach ulcers, kidney disease and skin problems.
When the immune system is under attack it requires more protein, so eat fresh fish, organic tofu, fresh chicken, turkey and organic meats. Lentils, beans and pulses are also excellent sources of low fat, healthy protein.
Useful remedies to take are a good quality, high strength multi-vitamin and mineral, as well as an antioxidant formula every day.
Drink more pau d'arco herbal tea, which can boost immune function.
Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herb used to strengthens the immune system. At least one clinical trial in the US has shown astragalus to boost T-cell levels to close to normal in some cancer patients, suggesting the possibility of a synergistic effect of astragalus with chemotherapy. Dose: 250 mg twice a day.
Laugh a lot, watch TV programs that make you laugh. Make friends with people who make you laugh. Laughter and having some fun strengthens the immune system.

The spices with the highest ORAC values are: sumac, cloves, oregano, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla beans, sage, Szechuan pepper.  The highest values are found the in the dried form of these spices.
With the exception of sumac, these spices are all common and available at your local supermarket.
Following is a list of the top 15 ORAC valued foods.
Acai fruit
Baking chocolate,
Dark chocolate
Black raspberries
Pecans,
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
Golden raisins
Blueberries
Artichokes
Cranberries
Red kidney beans
Black beans
Plums, dried (prunes)
Pinto beans

Natural antibiotic

You will remember my posts regarding Colloidal silver and how its use was supposed to be better than conventional antibiotics. I could not confirm or deny that this was correct. However I found more information that other natural antibiotics are being used and can help to cure various bacterial and even viral infections.

There are many herbs and essential oils that kill enterococcus, staphylococcus and other bacteria as well as viruses, which antibiotics are unable to treat. One of the most popular is grapefruit seed extract, or GSE, made from the seeds and connecting tissue of citrus fruit. In the October 1996 edition of his Alternatives newsletter (Mountain Home Publishing, 1201 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854), David G. Williams, D.C., described an elderly woman with VRE [Vancomycin Resistant Enterocci] who was successfully treated for five days with a product that contains 100 mg grapefruit seed extract, 200 mg Artemisia annua (annual wormwood or sweet Annie) and 200 mg Echinacea angustifolia, 1 capsule 3 times daily. After repeated cultures showed her to be free of the VRE infection, two other VRE patients received the same treatment. Because conventional medicine has nothing to offer VRE patients, this is exciting news — but, as Williams explained, it isn’t news you’re likely to read outside of his publication, for the physicians using this unapproved, unconventional therapy have no interest in creating a medical controversy by reporting their results. “If you have any upcoming surgery or hospital stays, or if you work in a hospital setting,” he wrote, “I would suggest keeping some of this [type of]product around. I would also consider pre-dosing 3 or 4 days prior to any surgery, as well as taking the product for a week or so following the procedure.”

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Food sources of vitamin E

The sources of food that contain vitamin E are as follows:

Fortified breakfast cereals, fruit juices, margarine, and spreads. Fortified means that vitamins have been added to the food. Check the Nutrition Fact Panel on the food label.

Green leafy vegetables (such as spinach and broccoli)
Sunflower seeds.

Nuts

Vegetable oils
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs. They are believed to play a role in certain conditions related to aging.
The body also needs vitamin E to help keep the immune system strong against viruses and bacteria.
Vitamin E is also important in the formation of red blood cells and it helps the body use vitamin K. It also helps widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting inside them.
Cells use vitamin E to interact with each other and carry out many important functions.
Whether vitamin E can prevent cancer, heart disease, dementia, liver disease, and stroke is still not known.
Eating vitamin E in foods is not risky or harmful. In supplement form, however, high doses of vitamin E might increase the risk for bleeding and serious bleeding in the brain.
High levels of vitamin E may also increase the risk of birth defects.

Super foods

Best way to reduce LDL cholesterol

A healthy cholesterol reading should not be above 5mmol/l. It appears that the problem lies with the LDL. LDL in cholesterol oxidises like rust in our bodies coursing a great deal of damage such as ageing, heart disease, cancer and strokes. We should therefore have some sought of insurance against this such as vitamin E.




Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin composed of a group of substances known as tocopherols, which a are subdivided into alpha, beta, gamma and so forth. Of these Alpha tocopherol is the most active. Vitamin E is the most important lipid antioxidant. It binds oxygen and protects the fats in our bodies from the damaging effects of oxidation, peroxides, and free radicals. By binding oxygen vitamin E alleviates some of the primary courses of death. Vitamin E improves cell respiration. One of the reasons I am going to use it!. It promotes fertility and sexual potency, is very effective in preventing the hot flushes of menopause, and protects the body from common pollutants such as ozone, radiation and toxic elements.


 

Increase your sex drive with these two herbs

Horny goat weed.
According to folklore, horny goat weed's reputed aphrodisiac qualities were discovered when a Chinese goat herder noticed increased sexual activity in his flock[ after they ingested the weed. For more information about horny goat weed, read the Horny Goat Weed Fact Sheet.
Saffron.
Saffron is a small perennial plant cultivated in many parts of the world, including Europe and Asia, saffron is both an expensive aromatic spice and a medical herb with several benefits. Traditionally, its flower stigmas are a well known aphrodisiac.
Saffron is also believed to strengthen the appetite, soothe the alimentary canal. increase bile flow clear liver stagnancy, help menopausal difficulties and relieve phlegm. In small doses, saffron has been used to treat coughs, bloated stomach colic and insomnia, and is sometimes used as an appetite stimulant, however beware that saffron used in high doses can be fatal, damaging both kidneys and nerves.

Medicinal uses of pectin.

Pectin is a gel-forming dietary fibre that forms of plant cells and is found mainly in the skins, peels and rinds of fruits and vegetables. Orange rind contains 30 per cent
pectin, and apple peel 15 per cent.
Pectin has several nutritional rolls. It binds cholesterol and bile acids in the intestines promoting there excretion and thus helping to lower cholesterol. Pectin also binds with toxic metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium and excretes them from the body.
Pectin supplements are sold in health food shops and have been found to control diabetes, treating constipation and reducing the risk of a heart attack.

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My chest

I have been eating licorice from my local health food shop, the trouble is that you can only have so much because then it makes you feel sick. I could try the capsule type instead

Licorice has long been touted as a natural remedy for a wide range of ailments. Historian Pliny the Elder wrote of the widespread use of licorice for its healing properties in treating the common cold, asthma and wounds. Licorice root was found in the tombs of the pharaohs in Egypt, implying the importance of the herb for the Egyptians. Evidence of its use has been documented in ancient Greece, throughout the Roman Empire and in Chinese herbal remedies. Licorice extract in its natural form contains mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid properties, as well as antimicrobial properties

So licorice will suet me fine as not only is it good for my chest, it may help my gastric problems as well.It could well be my natural cure.

Natural health tips for a chest/bronchail infection

The following information may help to prevent upper respitory infections.


Bromelain extracted from pineapples is extreamely effective in bronchail conditions, as it improves lung function and helps loosen the mucus, while symptoms are acute, take 500mg three times daily, plus 4-5 grams per day of vitamin C.


(Nac) N-acetyl cysteine helps to break up the mucus and reduce the bacterial count for people suffering with bronchitis. Take 500mg twice a day 30 minutes before food. Studies  have shown that people taking NAC on a regular basis suffer fewer incidences of bronchitis, colds and flu. NAC helps to support the liver.

Useful herbs for boosting the immune system and reducing bacteria are echinacea, ashwagandha, goldenseal, and elderberry.

Liquorice is an anti-flammatory, anti-viral and can be very useful with bronchial conditions. Buy whole liquorice from health stores
Expectorant hebs that can clear your chest are garlic, horehound and euphorbia. They can be taken as a captual or tincture.

Increasing vitamin B1 (thiamine), found in peas, wholegrain rice, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts is essential for healthy lungs.

General health tips

Your body needs protein first thing in the morning that is why eggs (not fried ), grilled fish or lean meat make an excellent breakfast.

Eat a great variety of foods as possible, preferaby home grown. Buy organic or free range eggs, these contain a higher amount of nutrients than foods flown thousands of miles

Very few people make the effort to drink enough fresh clean water, which is vital to good health, every day we lose around 3 litres of water, so we need to drink about six glases of water each day to get the fluid count back.. This is a quick and easy way to stay healthy.

Try and get as much outdoor  exercise as you can , and learn to breath deaply, this aids relaxation. Deep breathing also helps to alkalise the body.

Learn to have a good laugh, dont be afrade to laugh at yourself, lighten up.

An apple a day keeps obesity away

An apple a day they say, but peel may help the fight  against obesity.


Those who peel an apple before eating it may be discarding a helpful tool for fighting obesity. A study involving mice finds that a compound in apple peel called ursolic acid may curtail obesity by increasing muscle mass and boosting calorie burning. In addition to the weight control benefit, it may also deter fatty liver disease and pre-diabetes.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036312_apple_peel_obesity_ursolic_acid.html#ixzz1yyyxvDUN

The acid-alkaline balance

After reading about how important the Acid-alkaline balance is in your body I came up with a remedy to get balance correct, reducing the risk of any damage to my cells by having too much acid.
Practically every major degenerative disease, including cancer, is triggered by an over acid system. When the ph of your body is out of balance your skin and hair become dull, the nervous system is affected , and you may suffer insomnia, arthritis,aching joints, skin conditions such as candida, fungal infections, muscle pain and gout which are all common symptoms of an over acid system.

Nutritionists and health professionals have long understood the importance to health of the acid-alkaline balance, and keeping the balance is one of the crucial keys of remaining healthy, and also slowing down the ageing process.

Friendly foods are honey, lemon and organic apple cider vinegar. There are others but I picked these three for my remedy. I will add a teaspoon of Manuka honey to hot water to melt the honey. I will then add a slice of lemon, and a tablespoon of organic cider vinegar, and that I will take twice a day between meals.

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The secrets of anti-ageing

Here are some health tips I found about anti-ageing that you may found useful.
The life extension foundation offers numerous creams and serums that are based on vitamin C, white tea, pomegranate and so on, which have demonstrated anti-ageing properties See www.lef.org for more information.
Eat more antioxidant rich foods, organic fruit and vegetables, especially red orange or dark green fruits and vegetables, such as pomegranates, papaya, blueberries, carrots, apricots, watercress, pumpkin, broccoli, spring greens, pak choy, red peppers, red and purple berries and tomatoes.
Learn to meditate, for it has many anti-ageing benefits. Regular meditation helps you cope better with stress, by reducing release of highly toxic stress hormones adrenalin and cortisol. It also slows the ageing process.
Potassium chloride is also important in out diet, for removing congestion and fatty deposits in the tissues. You need 50 mg three times per day
Take care of your eyes. To prevent age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, or vision impairment, eat plenty of yellow and green vegetables every day (spinach, turnip greens, collards, squash, peas, broccoli, pumpkin, and corn). This is key to a long, healthy life because those veggies contain lutein and zeaxanthin. Eggs are a good source of those components, too. For more info, read
“Hobbies are great distractions from the worries and troubles that plague daily living,” writes Malone in 70 Ways to Beat 70. “Besides the reduction of stress and worry, hobbies can aid in the battle of depression…Individuals who are involved with their hobby are happier people.” If you have a hobby, you might like to read

Helpful hints about breast cancer

Antiperspirants often contain chemicals that are absorbed  into the body, they stop you from sweating, but this in natures way of getting rid of all the toxins. The majority of breast cancers  occur  in the part of the breast nearest to the armpit. Use a  natural tea-tree based antiperspirant or ones that  are free from aluminium.

Ask your specialist about cryotherapy, a minimally invasive 'freezing' therapy that involves destroying cancer cells by using a cold gas. Results today have been positive


Take a high-strength antioxidant formula that contains vitamin C and E, plus zinc and selenium's

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The euros 2012 exercise

This is an exercise you can do while watching the football. Get your exercise bike put it in front of the telly and cycle away as fast as you can. Watching the football should take your mind off how far you have peddled. This is a fantastic way to keep fit, and keep that weight down.

 

Healthy tip

Here is a healthy tip to help you avoid cancer or even keep it under control. Patrick Holford,s Say no to cancer (Piatkus). If you have realised you need to fully educate yourself about cancer and how to avoid it, this book is a great place to start.
Another useful book is Anticancer. A new way of life, by David Servan-schreiber, (penguin). There are hundreds of books on cancer. Check on Amazon.

A healthy day out

We had a really nice healthy day out today in Chester, we walked for miles, even though I did struggle at times with my breathing, I enjoyed it and I am sure it must have done me good.

On the way around we found the Elderflower which is really lovely at the moment.
The medicinal parts of the plant include the roots, bark, young shoots, leaves, flowers and the preserved or cooked, ripe black berries. Keep in mind that red elderberry seeds are toxic. This is a similar but different plant so make sure you know the difference.

The flowers shown here are effective at reducing phlegm and encouraging sweating. They are also good for hay fever and strengthening the upper respiratory tract. Use an elderberry flower poultice to reduce inflammation.

Bronchiectasis update

Just to let you know how I am getting on with my general health. I went to dermatology at the hospital regarding my nails. The consultant told me regarding the clippings they had taken there was no fungal infection.So was there some connection between bronchiectasis and my nail condition, the consultant did not know, and gave me some liquid to paint on to my nails and some oral medication and come back in September.


I wanted to find out firstly if there was a connection, and if so could I treat this condition naturally. So far all I have found is that doses of Vitamin E could help my nails. So if vitamin E helps my nails will it help my bronchiectasis. The problem is if I take vitamin E and my conventional treatment I will not know which is working. Perhaps I should think who cares as long as it works. I will keep you posted!

 

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Propolis The natural antibiotic

Propolis is yet another nutrient, and is hailed as a natural antibiotic. Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from plants and trees, it is mostly resins, balsams and waxes, and partly of pollen and essential oils, which are mixed by the bees salivary glands and used in the construction of the hive. It has been used thoughout history for a wide range of conditions.
Propolis contains a great variety of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoids. The Greeks used to use it to treat wounds. During the past twenty years, scientific studies have rediscovered Propolis and found it to be a great booster of the immune system, enhancing the immune response and resisitance against disease.
A recent study at Oxford University has revealed that Propolis can help to cure inflammatiions, while a Chinese research has found Propolis effective in treating hypertension and arteriosclerosis, and Soviet scientist's have shown that Propolis can prevent ulcers.
It is now used for a wide range of conditions such as colds, sore throats, coughs, allergies, vaginal infections, acne, and herpes. I have been asked if it would cure a chest infection, but I am sorry I have no idea.

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Energy therapies

The body's subtle or hidden "energy field" or "life force" is addressed through energy therapies. The energy is said to be channelled in pathways, meridians in Chinese medicine, and in yoga there are energy centres, called chakras, which are used to focus different sorts of energy.
Energy therapies are often based on Eastern ideas of health and disease and work on the basis that illness is the result of an imbalance or interruption of the body's natural energy or life force at a very fine or subtle level. Oriental ideas of energy are increasingly being used in the treatment of pain. These therapies include acupuncture, acupressure and faith healing,

Why Kale is being labled a superfood

Kale is now being labled as a new superfood. It has lots of vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy body.

(NaturalNews) While there's no official definition of the term superfood, the generally implied idea is a fruit or vegetable that is particularly nutritious and beneficial to your overall health and wellness, with high phytonutrient content. By that definition, kale should have a spot in the top ten. If you want to be healthy, there's no avoiding the leafy green vegetables, and kale is one of the most nourishing. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, iron, folic acid, amino acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and lutein. It is easy to prepare, versatile, and delicious.

Conversely, environmentalists cite meat production as one of the top ten contributors to climate change. There are 7 billion people on the planet and 55 billion large animals that are raised for food each year making lots of waste and stretching resources. Which is why the famous author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan, suggested "Meatless Mondays" in the first place. He says, "By departing even modestly from the Western diet, we could reduce our chances of getting coronary heart disease by 80%, type 2 diabetes by 90%, and colon cancer by 70%."

So eating meat sparingly, as a side-dish, is good for your body, your pocketbook, and the environment.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/035986_kale_beef_plants.html#ixzz1w96CPS8P

The health benefits of Gladioli

This is an image of a Gladioli I took today. They look a lovely colour don't they?. Now I am not suggesting that you should take hold of a Gladioli plant and start to eat it for health benefits!. No far from it., but Gladioli does have some health benefits if prepared as a flower remedy.

I. Definition
Gladiolus also known as sword lily, is a flower plant belongs to the genus Gladiolus containing about 260 species and native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating diarrhoea and stomach upsets.

II. How gladiolus effects women with endometriosis
1. Digestive system
It is said that gladiolus has been used in traditional South Africa medicine to improve function of digestive system in absorbing the variety of nutrients which are necessary for women with endometriosis because for what ever reasons, most of them are found to have some kinds of nutrients deficiency during menstrual cycle.

2. Secretion system
Gladiolus also helps to improve the contraction of the large intestine and movement of stool that decrease the risk of constipation resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps for some women if endometrial implants and adhesion attached to the secretion organs.

3. Nervous system
It also helps the liver in fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the tension of nervous system including symptoms of fatigue, emotional and physical stress, anxiety and depression.

4. Menstrual cramps
It is said the plant also helps in regulating the function of certain hormone in the prostaglandins family as resulting of liver function in balancing the levels of fatty acids. As we know unbalancing of fatty acids causes over production of some members in the prostaglandins hormone resulting in over active uterine muscles and menstrual cramps.

5. Sexual desire
Gladiolus is said contains substance that helps to stimulate the production of testosterone which is essential for some women who have had symptoms of libido during menstrual cycle caused by low levels of testosterone in the body.

 

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My search for a cure for Bronchiectasis

I just thought I would update you on this post on how my search is going for a natural cure for Bronchiectasis. Doctors will say that bronchiectasis is irreversible and will get worse in time. However I found a forum http://www.bronchiectasis.info and there is an article about using strong Manuka honey to kill any infection>

I was reading on here about
manuka honey and how it made a big difference to someone on here
(sorry I can't find the posts now but think it may have been sparrow) I
did some research on this wonderful stuff and my package of medicinal
strength manuka has arrived today. I have put it in my saline this
morning and am going to continue with it as it makes sense that this
stuff with its wonderful anti bacterial properties will shift it. It is also
effective against other bugs too

So Manuka honey ( very strong ) as well as antibiotics may shift any infections associated with Bronchiectasis, but it will not cure it. So Manuka honey would be very useful in clearing any infection, the search still goes on for the cure of bronchiectasis.

Seaweed and a cure for acne

Seaweed may be a natural answer to being able to kill the bugs that cause acne. An ingredient unique to a type of brown seaweed found off the coast of Brittany in France, can cut spots by about two thirds. The ingredient called phycosaccharide ACP, showed in a clinical trial that the amount of blackheads fell by 62% after eight weeks.Of 60 young men aged between 14 to 21 years  with mild acne, half used the seaweed based  oxy skin wash, while the other half used a dummy skin wash. By eight weeks Oxy users had nearly twice the reduction of blackheads.

Healthy Tip >



Wash your hair with sea salt and it cures dandruff!

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Take part in this TV treatment with food

Are you looking for an alternative way to treat your illness or disease,? Then take part in this>

Would you like your condition treated with food?

Channel 4 are looking for people who would be interested in becoming a patient at The Food Hospital.
The Food Hospital is a ground-breaking Channel 4 series exploring the potential health benefits of food in treating a wide range of illnesses and ailments.
Do you have an illness or condition which significantly affects your life?
Would you be interested in new forms of treatment?
Or, have you recently begun to suffer from symptoms that you are keen to address?
Are you willing to follow a scientifically devised diet which might help to improve your conditions and/or symptoms?
Our team of medical experts, including a GP, a specialist medical Consultant and a leading Dietitian will work closely with the patients to devise individual diets targeted at their particular condition and will monitor their progress.
To take part, please complete the questionnaire and email it to Betty at foodhospital@betty.co.uk.
Please note that your email will be received by a member of Betty's production team and they will contact you directly. Betty will process your personal data in accordance with their privacy policy.

Ok so I have Bronchiectasis, what should I do next?. The doctors have told me there is no cure, as the lungs are now damaged. However I can not leave it at that, I have to look for help, perhaps some natural cure that will help me.

. Bronchiectasis is a rare condition where the airways leading to the lungs become damaged. The result of bronchiectasis is enlargement of the bronchial tubes, loss of elasticity, scarring, and destruction of cilia instrumental in protecting the lungs from dust, bacteria, and excess mucus. With these protective mechanisms disabled, severe chronic infections result. Bronchiectasis leads to serious health conditions, such as respiratory failure and congestive heart failure. Although the medical profession can offer no answers other than prescribing the strongest antibiotics available, there are natural remedies that can play a role in reversing this condition.

 

So does diet and nutrition help?. I found this useful article>

Add

Add to your diet lots of fruits and vegetables to ensure that you're getting plenty of nutrients, advises the University of Maryland Medical Center. Many fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants like vitamin C, which also offer anti-inflammatory actions that can reduce your wheezing, says the University of Michigan Health System. A diet enriched with vitamin C-containing fruits may be especially helpful in reducing wheezing among children with asthma.

Avoid

Avoiding caffeine, salt and sugar can help reduce wheezing and other symptoms of asthma, notes the University of Michigan Health System. A vegan diet that excludes dairy, meats and all other animal-derived foods could also help. In some people, food additives like tartrazine, sodium benzoate and sulfites can aggravate asthma symptoms like wheezing as well. If you suspect that your wheezing is due to some kind of allergic reaction, eliminating the food allergens from your diet can alleviate your symptoms. Your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional can help you to determine what foods you're allergic to by following an "allergy elimination diet."

Key Nutrients

Although treating a specific nutrient deficiency by taking supplements will necessarily reduce your wheezing, certain deficiencies may be associated with underlying conditions that cause wheezing, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. You can try taking supplements of choline, vitamin C, quercetin, selenium, magnesium or omega-3 fatty acids like fish oil to help reduce wheezing. Beta-carotene, vitamins B6 and B12, lycopene, pycnogenol, Lyprinol, betaine, bromelain, thymus extract and molybdenum supplements could also help ease wheezing associated with asthma, notes the University of Michigan Health System. Certain herbal supplements could help reduce wheezing as well. These include coleus, boswellia, tylophora, butterbur, picrorhiza, holy basil, ivy leaf, Amrita bindu, hyssop, marshmallow, mullein, licorice, lobelia, onion, ginkgo and elecampane. Don't take any herbal or nutritional supplements without first talking with your doctor about the potential drug interactions and health dangers, however.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/303528-wheezing-nutrition/#ixzz1uqP0IEWt

So I can try the above, but none actually offer a cure. I am looking for some natural way to cleanse my lungs. I have not found it yet.

Vitamin B15 or Pangamic acid

Pangamic acid or vitamin B15 is an antioxidant and prevents the formation of destructive superoxide radicals, a major cause of ageing. It is also an antipollutant, eliminating environmental toxins from the body.
Being a lipotropic substance, it lowers cholesterol levels and prevents fat accumulation in the liver. A deficiency of pangamic acid can cause reduced oxygenation of the blood, leading to fatigue and lowered fitness. Its best natural sources are brewers yeast, brown rice, whole grains, pumpkin, and sesame seeds. There are no recommended daily allowances, but a daily intake of 25-100 mg is normal. It is sometimes available as a supplement called calcium pangamate.

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What Vitamin B15 (Pangamic Acid) does and what it has been historically used for:

• Acts to detoxify poisons and free radicals
• Extends the life span of cells in the body
• Helps angina and asthma
• Helps synthesize protein
• Helps to reduce a craving for alcohol
• Lowers cholesterol levels
• Protects against cirrhosis of the liver
• Stimulates the “anti-stress” hormones
• Stimulates the carriage of oxygen to the blood from the lungs, and from the blood to the muscles and vital organs of the body 

A grapefruit a day.

You know the story about an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well it may be that also a grapefruit a day a keeps the doctor away. My wife had high cholesterol and was given statins by her GP. The instructions inside said do not take grapefruit at the same time as taking the statins, which asks the question why not add grapefruit to your diet instead of taking statins, would that be a more natural way of lowering high blood cholesterol?.Here is an article I have found.

ScienceDaily (Feb. 13, 2006) — A grapefruit a day — particularly the red variety — can help keep heart disease at bay, according to a new study by Israeli researchers. In a controlled study group of patients with heart disease, the scientists found that feeding some patients the equivalent of one grapefruit daily significantly reduced levels of cholesterol in comparison to patients that did not eat grapefruit. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease.

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Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue green algae which thrives in warm lakes like Lake Chad in Africa. It has been used in the treatment of Anaemia, weakness, malnutrition, hepatitis, inner inflammations. diabetes,hypoglycaemia and poor skin tone. Spirulina is a versatile food supplement which strengthens the immune system, and increases resistance to disease and inflammations.
It also contains a blue pigment, phycocyanin, which is a protein known to inhibit cancer. Since it is grown and harvested in unpolluted areas totally free of environmental pollutants, spirulina is one of the safest foods available. It is sold in health food shops in both powder and tablet form

Spirulina is also high in vitamin B12, and is known to boost energy and cellular health..

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Coriander seed/oil health benefits

Coriander seeds are known to have many health benefits.
1. Protects against the Salmonella bacteria
2. Reportedly works as a natural chelation treatment
3. Aids in digestion and helps settle the stomach and prevent flatulence
4. Is an anti-inflammatory that may alleviate symptoms of arthritis
5. Protects against urinary tract infections
6. Prevents nausea

7. Relieves intestinal gas 8. Lowers blood sugar
9. Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL)
10. A good source of dietary fiber
11. A good source of iron
12. A good source of magnesium
13. Rich in phytonutrients and flavonoids

Coriander oil could be used to cure a host of infections including food poisoning and the superbug MRSA, say researchers.

The herb extract is resistant to a range of toxic bacteria which cause infections that are resistant to drugs, a study has found.

Portuguese scientists tested samples of the oil – taken from the seeds of a coriander plant – against 12 lethal bacteria.

All showed reduced growth and most were killed by a solution containing less than 1.6 per cent of the oil.
The team from the University of Beira Interior found the oil attacks and kills the outer membrane of bacteria cells, including salmonella, E.coli and MRSA.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2029248/Coriander-oil-used-cure-food-poisoning-MRSA-say-scientists.html#ixzz1tVbzCN1T

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Ipriflavone

Ipriflavone is a derivative of isoflavones from which it is synthesized. It hardly occurs in nature and was found in trace amounts only in bee propolis. Discovered in the late 60's in Hungary, ipriflavone was used  as a food additive for laboratory animals. Later however studies on humans showed it can mimic the beneficial effects of oestrogen and HRT without their potential risks.
Various studies since have confirmed that ipriflavone can improve calcium retention, enhance bone formation, promote the repair of long bone fractures and prevent osteoporosis in a safe way.

Ipriflavone was also found to increase the secretion of calcitonin, the primary bone building hormone. While high doses of oestrogen or HRT are known to prevent osteoporosis, they are also known to increase the risk of cancer. In this sense, ipriflavone can provide a safer complementary treatment. Ipriflavone is presently marketed under the name Ostivone.

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A natural oral contraceptive

Wild yam or dioscorea villosa contains diosgenin, a glycoside that can easily be converted to the hormone progesterone. In a study carried out over a four year period Wild yam was found to be effective as an oral contraceptive, but without the side effects of the pill.

What is it?

Wild yam is a plant. It contains a chemical, diosgenin, which can be made in the laboratory into various steroids, such as estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The root and the bulb of the plant are used as a source of diosgenin, which is prepared as an “extract,” a liquid that contains concentrated diosgenin.

There are over 600 species of wild yam. Some species are grown specifically as a source of diosgenin for laboratories to use in making steroids. These species are generally not eaten due to a bitter flavor. Only about 12 of the 600 species are considered edible.

Diosgenin or wild yam is often promoted as a “natural alterative” to estrogen therapy, so you will see it used for estrogen replacement therapy, vaginal dryness in older women, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, weak bones (osteoporosis), increasing energy and sexual drive in men and women, and breast enlargement. Wild yam does seem to have some estrogen-like activity, but it is not actually converted into estrogen in the body. It takes a laboratory to do that.

Similarly, you will also see wild yam and diosgenin promoted as a “natural DHEA.” This is because in the laboratory DHEA is made from diosgenin, but this chemical reaction is not believed to occur in the human body. So taking wild yam extract will not increase DHEA levels in people. Individuals who are interested in taking DHEA should avoid wild yam products labeled as "natural DHEA."

Wild yam is also used for treating a disorder of the intestines called diverticulosis, gallbladder pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and for increasing energy.

Some women apply wild yam creams to the skin to reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.

How effective is it?

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

The effectiveness ratings for WILD YAM are as follows:

Possibly ineffective for...

• Hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause, when wild yam cream is applied to the skin. Using wild yam cream for 3 months doesn’t seem to help with these menopausal symptoms. It also doesn’t seem to affect levels of hormones such as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol, or progesterone that play a role in menopause.

Insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for...

• Use as a natural alternative to estrogens.
• Postmenopausal vaginal dryness.
• PMS (Premenstrual syndrome).
• Weak bones (osteoporosis).
• Increasing energy and sexual desire in men and women.
• Gallbladder problems.
• Painful menstrual periods.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Infertility.
• Menstrual disorders.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate wild yam for these uses.

Hemicellulose

Hemicellulose is an indigestible fibre that absorbs water and expands in the digestive tract. It promotes bowel movements and can help to prevent constipation and promote weight loss. It is also useful in the prevention of colon cancer by its action in reducing cancer causing compounds in the digestive tract. One of its chief sources is oat bran, but it is also found in other whole grains, fruit and vegetables, such as banana, apples,pears, beans , corn and peppers.

Worst virus ever

Well! what a day yesterday was. I felt so ill, I just had to stay in bed. I was vomiting about every half hour, it must be some kind of stomach flu. I have been trying to boost my immune system by taking high doses of vitamin c, 1000mg three times a day, and high doses of garlic oil, 4000mg per day. I think this reducing the time that I feel sick. I feel much better today I wouldn't want that again. I makes you feel so ill.

Celery has health benefits

Eating celery can prevent a number of illness and disease, and is a natural way to heal.

Celery juice is highly nutritious and one of the most hydrating foods we can put in our bodies. Because it is incredibly alkalizing, it equalizes the body's PH, which is vital for peak health. In ancient times, it was considered a medicinal herb used to treat a variety of health complaints. The minerals and vitamins and nutrients are in perfect harmony with each other. Celery leaves are high in vitamin A, whilst the stems are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C and dense in potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and essential amino acids.

This super food also contains important concentrations of plant hormones and the very special essential oils that give celery its characteristic smell. These oils help to regulate the nervous system, and are very calming.

Celery is rich in sodium, which is very different to table salt. Normal table salt is composed of insoluble inorganic compounds which lead to the development of varicose veins, hardening of the arteries and other aliments. If salt, including sea salt is white, then it has been processed and all minerals and nutrients have been destroyed.

On the other hand, the sodium that is available in celery is soluble and organic (live), and is essential for the body. Organic salt allows the body to use the other nutrients that are taken into the body. Every cell in our body is constantly bathed in a salt solution, and if the salt level is not in balance, dehydration occurs. This is why celery juice is a perfect rehydration drink for athletes.

Other Benefits of Celery Juice

Fights Cancer - Celery is known to contain at least eight families of anti-cancer compounds. A study at Rutgers University of New Jersey found that celery contains a number of compounds that help prevent cancer cells from spreading. Celery contains compounds called acetylenics and this compound has been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Celery contains other compounds called phonolic acids that block the action of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which encourage the growth of tumor cells. Coumarins, another phytonutrient in celery helps prevent free-radicals from damaging cells and prevent the formation and development of the colon and stomach cancers.

Lowers Cholesterol - Laboratory studies also indicate that butyl phthalide, a chemical in celery, may help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol. According to researchers at the University of Chicago, celery reduces cholesterol levels by as much as 7 points with as little as 2 stalks a day. Celery also aids in increasing bile acid secretion which helps to remove cholesterol from the body.

Aids in Digestion - Special nutrients in the fiber are released during juicing that aid bowel movements. This makes celery a natural laxative that helps to relieve constipation. It also helps relax nerves that have been overworked by man-made laxatives.

Diuretic - The potassium and sodium in celery juice are powerful body fluid regulators that stimulate urine production to help rid the body of excess fluid.

Anti Inflammatory - The polyacetylene in celery is an amazing relief for all inflammation including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis. A study published in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Science U.S.A found that another powerful phytonutrient called luteolin prevents activation of a pathway that allows inflammation in the brain to get switched on. Luteolin also inhibits the excess production of TNF-alpha, a direct cause of inflammation. Juice is the most efficient and nutritious way to eat celery, and people who have these conditions can drink as much juice as desired without overdosing.

Lower blood pressure - Celery's potential for reducing high blood pressure has long been recognized by Chinese medicine. Studies show that drinking celery juice every day for 1 week can significantly help lower blood pressure. A compound called phtalides helps relax the muscles around the arteries, dilating the vessels and allowing blood to flow smoothly. Pthalides also reduce stress hormones, one of whose effects is to cause blood vessels to constrict. When researchers injected 3-n-butyl phthalide derived from celery into laboratory animals, the animals' blood pressure dropped 12 to 14 percent. Celery amazingly doesn't lower blood pressure which is already low.

Insomnia - The minerals and essential oils in celery juice have a calming effect on the nervous system, making it beneficial for insomniacs. Its high magnesium levels help people to relax into a soothing and restful sleep.

Weight loss - Drinking celery juice frequently throughout the day helps curb cravings for sweet. It is filling without putting any extra pounds on.

Elimination and Prevention of stones - Celery juice is an amazing eliminator of toxins from the body, which aids in the breaking and elimination of urinary and gall bladder stones. This lovely juice helps those who have suffered from stones from getting them again.

Increased Sexuality - Celery juice is beneficial for weak sexuality, yet doesn't cause an uncontrollable urge as some pharmaceutical drugs do. Celery balances the system rather than increasing it.

Celery can be juiced with any other fruits or vegetables. A particularly delicious and powerful combination is carrot, apple, cucumber and celery.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/024596_celery_juicing.html#ixzz1sBaNVICy

Another virus

Its not a good time at the moment. On Good Friday my wife had been cleaning out the garden pond and she said there was something in her eye. This went worse and the eye looked red. The next day she complained of a sore throat and aching muscles like flu conditions. The next day she felt much worse and was lying down most of the day. I took her to the doctors and her GP said it was an eye and ear infection, she said she had never felt so ill in all her life. The doctor had given her some antibiotics and I was trying to boost her immune system with high levels of vitamin c.

The next day I started with a sore throat and pain passing urine which I thought may be UTI. I tried to combat this with high levels of cranberry for the UTI, if indeed it was UTI and manuka honey which did seem to help. I will keep you posted what happens next.

 

Can poison be healthy

Warning please do not take any poison at any strength without consultation of professional person

Hormesis refers to a fascinating phenomenon - a favourable biological reaction to low doses of chemical toxins, radiation or some other form of stress that is damaging, even fatal, at high doses. Exercise provides a good example of a hormetic effect. Lifting weights actually injures muscle fibers, but over the next few days, those muscles grow stronger than they were before as the body repairs itself. Similarly, drinking alcohol in moderate doses - such as one drink daily - boosts antioxidant activity, as the body actively defends against the stresses of exposure to this toxin. Result: a modest cardiovascular health benefit (however, the effect is small enough that I don't recommend that abstainers start drinking for better health).

Along with exercise and alcohol, healthy hormetic effects have been observed from exposure to uncomfortable (but not dangerous) levels of cold and heat, mild caloric restriction (such as a day of fasting) and more. While undergoing mild stresses and discomforts appears to be beneficial, be sure to consult with your physician before making any dramatic lifestyle changes.
Learn more about hormesis.

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Stomach healing exercise

The best form of exercise is walking, however there is another natural exercise that you can do yourself, it is a form of self healing.

This exercise helps stomach pain, ulcers, over acidity, indigestion, and stomach cancer.

Sit in a comfortable position, preferably on a chair with your feet flat on the floor, your thighs parallel to the floor, and your spine erect and straight.
Place your left palm on the stomach area slightly to the left of the abdominal cavity.
Inhaling, slowly move the palm of your right hand away from your chest, concentrating and fixing your eyes on the tip of the fingers. As you push your right hand feel as though you are pushing a heavy weight. Exhaling slowly bring your right hand back to your chest.
Perform this in and out movement for a total of seven times.

As you move your hand away from your chest, feel the band of energy moving out of your stomach. The right hand is draining the energy. Then feel the left hand absorb new energy into the stomach. For this exercise to be effective, you must concentrate deeply on what you are doing. The exercise needs to be done many times to master it, so do not give up

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Germanium

Germanium is a much-acclaimed trace element. Nutritionally, organic germanium boosts the immune system by stimulating the production of interferon and other immune cells, increasing resistance to various diseases. It also lowers the oxygen requirements of body organs and is a powerful antioxidant, reducing peroxidation damage, and helping the debilitating diseases of ageing. As such, it was found to have a beneficial effect on ovarian malignancies, colon cancer and Hodgkin's disease. Organic germanium was also found to have anti-arthritic properties.

Trace amounts of germanium are present in most foods, but richer amounts are found in ginseng, garlic, aloe vera and comfrey, which may partially explain the health promoting effects of these foods. Germanium is also available as a supplement in health food shops, and online.

Chocolate can make you thinner

At long last, a way to be thinner. A natural way to loose weight, or is it?.
In a study that may seen like a dream come true, researchers have found that people who regularly eat chocolate tend to be thinner than people who don't eat chocolate at all.
Scientists still do not, unfortunately, endorse snacking on enormous piles of candy bars or massive bowls of chocolate ice cream. Nevertheless, the study adds to growing evidence that chocolate contains compounds that, in moderate doses, may alter metabolism, boost the energy efficiency of cells, and reduce the fraction of calories consumed that get deposited as fat.

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Chocolate often gets a bad rap for being fatty and full of sugar, but in moderation, chocolate that's high in cocoa can have a positive effect on metabolism. Click to enlarge this image.
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Leukaemia Brealthough

A flower called Gypsophila which is commonly known as Babies breath has been used in trials and has been found to boost the efficiency of anti-cancer drugs by ONE MILLION times and could help to cure Leukaemia and other cancers. Read the full report here in The Sun

Natural healing powers of clay

I never thought that clay had natural content in it that is good for you, however composed mainly of aluminium silicate, clay contains an abundance of minerals, trace elements and electrolytes such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sodium and potassium, which are easily absorbed and assimilated.
Clay has an exceptional purifying action. When dissolved in water its particles have a negative electrical charge, which attracts and absorbs positively charged impurities. Clay is known to stabilise acid/alkaline (ph) balance, neutralising and disposing of toxins via natural elimination, and helps improve vitality and well-being. It protects from unfriendly intestinal bacteria, which can course a host of ill effects such as headaches, stomach aches, food poisoning, foul body odour and fatigue. Clay helps maintain a healthy immune system and cell function, even in older people, revitalising them without side-effects. It can be very helpful to desensitises hyperactive children whose condition may be a result of intolerance to commercial food colouring, and additives.
Clay can be used generally, as an internal detoxifyer for adults one teaspoon of clay powder dissolved in a glass of water taken twice daily on an empty stomach.

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Benefit from the Healing Properties of Bentonite Clay