Alternative Medicine

Carcinogens in Human Milk

May 31, 2006 on 4:00 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off In human milk the far-reaching effects of toxic exposure are made frighteningly clear. We know that carcinogens can travel from mother to infant in her breast milk and this is not a new medical story. Scientists first discovered that human milk was contaminated with DDT over fifty years ago. A coup;e of decades later, in 1975, the largest survey of milk of American women was conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The study took samples from more than 1,000 women and analyzed them for several pesticides all of which the EPA describes as “probable carcinogens” in humans. The results: DDT was present in 100% of the samples; PCBs were in 99% of the samples; and dieldrin was present in 83% of the samples. The FDA measures the amount of toxins in store-bought milk, and when too much of a toxin exists in proportion to the amount of milk, the milk is said to exceed the “action level.” The FDA is then authorized to remove this milk from the shelves. In 1980, scientists headed by Walter J. Rogan, measured the typical levels of pollutants in breast milk and compared them to the FDA action levels. For three of the four pesticides- heptachlor, epoxide, PCBs, and DDT-the typical range exceeded the FDA levels. Their findings were published in the New /england Journal of Medicine.

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The Immune System

May 31, 2006 on 4:00 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Many foods can bolster the immune system. It is a part of the body that, when strong, responds to developing abnormal cancer cells which is called an "immune surveillance." Unfortunately, cancer cells can develop the ability to evade immune attack. Research has shown that there are nutrients which can both stimulate healthy, vital immune cells as well as render cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack. COX-2 is one of the most important enzymes being studied in oncology and cancer prevention today. It increases the production of an inflammatory chemical called prostaglandin E-2 that the body needs to promote inflammation (which is sometimes necessary for overcoming infection or allowing a wound to begin healing by delivering infection fighting cells and proteins directly to the injured area). COX-2 and PGE-2 when found in balance proportion, are chemical signals crucial for immune response, clotting, and inflammation. However, like cholesterol, too much can be harmful. In order to function optimally the immune system needs a wide variety of other nutrients. There are a number of natural ingredients that can stimulate the very parts of the immune system which we know are important for both preventing and fighting cancer, including maitake and shitake mushrooms, ginseng, and glutamine. A low-fat and predominantly plant-based diet, like any diet designed to detoxify the body, will also aid in strengthening the body's immune system. Leafy red, yellow, and green vegetables like spinach and kale contain carotenoid lutein which is protective against skin cancer.

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Herbs Too Cleanse The Gastrointestinal Tract

May 31, 2006 on 4:00 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off A good combination to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract is a mixture of chilies and ginger root. Blend or crush both in lemon juice and olive oil and refrigerate, then use this as a salad dressing or for flavoring meals. Use an amount that is hot but not uncomfortable. Gradually increase your intake to just below your tolerance level for several weeks; then you can continue to use it in normal amounts for flavoring your food. With serious infections, inflammations, or cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, you can also add fresh garlic to this until the problem is overcome. Peppermint tea is especially good to stimulate the digestion and uplift the spirit, while slippery elm powder soothes the digestive tract. Sage is highly esteemed. An ancient saying goes: “Why die when sage grows in your garden?” It can be prepared by adding two teaspoons of dried sage to one pint of boiling water; after three minutes, remove it from the heat and let it draw for another ten minutes. To aid digestion, it is generally beneficial to drink half a cup of bitter herb tea after a large or cooked meal. Suitable herbs here are centaury, dandelion, devil's claw, and gentian: these also help to restore liver function.

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Therapeutic Amino Acids

May 31, 2006 on 4:00 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Arginine Results of this study showed that arginine significantly reduced the size of myocardial infarct following Bohemia and reperfusion in rats exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. -B.Zhu, et al., “L-arginine Decreases Infarct Size in Rats Exposed to Environmental Tobacco Smoke,” American Heart Journal, 132(1 Pt 1), July 1996 p. 91-100. Results of this study showed that the administration of L-arginine reduced infarct size in rats subjected to distal middle cerebral arterial and ipsilateral common carotid arterial occlusion by 31%. -E.Morikawa, et al., “L-arginine Decreases Infarct Size Caused by Middle Cerebral Arterial Occlusion in SHR,” American Journal of Physiol, 263(5 Pt 2). November 1992, p H1632-1635 This study examined the effects of dietary L-arginine on the growth and development of Ehrlich Ascites tumor cells in mice. Results showed that significant inhibitions in the growth of tumor-bearing mice fed a purified casein diet supplemented with 5% arginine as well as in the number of free tumor cells growing in the mice. -J.A Miner & L.V. Stepanovich, “Inhibitory Effect of Dietary Arginine on Growth of Ehrlich Ascites Tumor Cells in Mice,” Journal of Nutrition, 109(3), March 1979, p. 489-494

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All About Acupuncture ? The Power Of Needles

May 24, 2006 on 4:00 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Acupuncture is a method that originated in China over 5000 years ago. It is a holistic practice that is based on the belief of releasing blocked energy or ?chi? in living beings. These energy lines circulate through twelve invisible energy lines known as meridians of the body. Each meridian is associated with a different organ system in your body so the needle insertions in each of these meridians reduce the respective disease associated with that meridian point.

What acupuncture can do?

Usually people suffer from diseases when energy gets blocked in the meridians. When the needles are inserted into the specific points along the meridian lines, the balanced flow of energy is restored. Acupuncture works effectively because the needles stimulate the release of pain-relieving endorphins into the body, influences the release of neurotransmitters and also enhances the working of autonomic nervous systems. By influencing the electrical currents in the body, acupuncture also improves blood circulation throughout the body.

School of acupuncture therapy

School of acupuncture therapy provides acupuncture-training courses to all practitioners. These courses help them to perform various acupuncture treatments to reduce diseases in human beings. The acupuncture therapy school teaches the acupuncturists to perform a number of treatments like acupuncture with needles and acupuncture without needles.

Acupuncture with needles include curing disorders like head and neck pains, migraines, cervical spondylitis, Azoospermia, genitor-urinary systems like bed-wetting in children, laryngitis, earache, depression, arthritis, deafness, schizophrenia and skin disorders like Acne, psoriasis, and falling hair. Sometimes the needles are electrified to produce better results. This also helps in curing smoking, alcoholism and drug addictions.

Other unique acupuncture treatment offered by acupuncture schools

Needle-less acupuncture includes techniques like Moxibustion, Soft Laser Therapy, Cupping Therapy, and Ultrasonopuncture.

1. Sujok Acupuncture ? the acupuncture schools offers this unique technique where the expert uses only his hands and legs. He inserts microscopic needles into the points or even a sesame seed and small magnets that relieve the patients instantly.

2. Acutron Mentor Acupuncture ? this is one of the most advanced techniques that use electro curative apparatus that offers micro current therapies and interferential current through the needles. It is advantageous because it can be used for pain management and treating all types of diseases.

Special training methods of acupuncture NYC

Other significant acupuncture treatments are offered by Acupuncture NYC [New York City] center. The main advantage of their techniques is confirmed remedy and there are no side effects. They heal severe cases of menstrual disorders, PMS, endometriosis, cysts and fibroids, hot flashes, arthritis, infertility problems in men and women, pregnancy problems, circulation problems, digestive disorders, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea and constipation.

The ancient method of acupuncture truly helps in stress management strategies and rebalances the body?s energetic forces to achieve harmony and sense of well being.

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