Category: Alternative Medicines

Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of a wide range of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutrients, including phytochemicals-compounds that have been shown to combat cancer. Since more of the healthful substances found in fruits and vegetables are being discovered all the time, no supplement pill can contain all of these compounds. Also, because each plant appears to produce particular phytochemicals that work against cancer in particular ways, it is suggested that a rich assortment of fruits and vegetables be included in the diet. It is also recommended that you consume two glasses of live juices a day for health maintenance. Four glasses a day is recommended if you want to speed healing and recovery from illness.

Juicing is an excellent means of adding fruits and vegetables to your diet. Since juice contains the whole fruit or vegetable-except for the fiber, which is the indigestible part of the plant-it contains virtually all of the plants’ health-promoting components. Because fresh juices are made from raw fruits and vegetables, all of the components remain intact. Vitamin C and other water-soluble vitamins can be damaged by over processing or overcooking. Enzymes, which are proteins needed for digestion and other important functions, can also be damaged by cooking. Fresh juice, however, provides all of the plants’ healthful ingredients in a form that is easy to digest and absorb. In fact, it has been estimated that fruit and vegetable juices can be assimilated in twenty to thirty minutes.

Ideally, the juices recommended as under, should be made fresh in your kitchen and consumed immediately. Many commercial juices are heat-treated to lengthen shelf life. As just discussed, this process can destroy important nutrients. In addition, preservatives may have been added. Even pure, freshly made juices can lose some of their nutrients by being allowed to sit for long periods of time. By buying the best produce available, properly preparing it for juicing, and processing it in your own juicer, you will produce the most healthful, nutrient-rich drinks possible.

Juices: Benefits of juicing to health

• Juicing is an extremely efficient way of obtaining large quantities of high quality nutrients in the form that the body is most able to use.
• Juicing allows the body to be flooded with the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
• Concentrated phyto-chemicals and antioxidants.
• Fresh juices are a perfect food supplement
• Juice is an excellent source of energising, cleansing and reparative nutrients and because it is in the raw state that the body is designed to deal with, there is no accompanying loss of energy when digesting it.
• Helps to fight disease.
• Reduces acidity in the body.

Preparing Produce for Juicing

Juicing is an easy way to make delicious drinks that can boost your health and help you treat a number of disorders. By following these guidelines, you will ensure that your juices are as pure, nutrient-rich, and appetizing as possible:

• Whenever possible, buy and use organically grown produce-produce that is grown without the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. This prevents chemical residues from ending up in your juice.
• If you are unable to obtain organically grown fruits and vegetables, peel or thoroughly wash the produce, using a vegetable brush to remove chemical residues and waxes. Most health food stores carry vegetable washes that will help remove any residues.
• When purchasing potatoes for juicing, avoid those with a green tint, and be sure to remove any sprouts or eyes. The chemical solanine, which gives the potato its green cast, can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• When using organically grown produce, feel free to leave the skin on in most cases. Do remove the skin, though, before juicing apricots, grapefruits, kiwis, oranges, papayas, peaches, and pineapples. The skins of oranges and grapefruits are quite bitter, and also contain a toxic substance that should not be consumed in large amounts. Because kiwis and papayas are tropical fruits, their skins are likely to contain residues of the harmful sprays often used in foreign countries, where some chemicals outlawed in the United States may still be legal. The skins of pineapples are too thick to be processed by’ most juicers.
• When juicing fruits, leave in small seeds, except when using apples. Apple seeds actually contain cyanide, a toxic substance. Because of their size and hardness, all pits must be removed.
• Juice most produce with stems and leaves intact. However, remove carrot and rhubarb greens, as they contain toxic substances.
• When using soft fruits that contain very little water­avocados, bananas, and papayas, for instance-puree the fruits in a blender rather than using a juicer. Then stir the puree into other juices.
• Remember to rotate vegetables and fruits so you get a variety of nutrients.

Green Juices or “Green Drinks”

Green juices cleanse the body of pollutants and have a rejuvenating effect. Made from a variety of green vegetables, green juices are rich in chlorophyll, which helps to purify the blood, build red blood cells, detoxify and heal the body, and provide the body with fast energy.

Green juices can be made with alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, cabbage, kale, dandelion greens, spinach, and other green vegetables, including wheat grass. Wheat grass juice is particularly important in any cancer treatment, especially when radiation therapy is involved.

To sweeten and dilute your green juices, try adding fresh carrot and apple juice. (No other fruit juices should be added.) Steam-distilled water is another good addition.

Although green juices have great health benefits, they should be consumed in moderation. Try drinking about 8 to 10 ounces a day. The following is an excellent “green drink”:

Ageless Cocktail

• 4-5 carrots
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 large handful spinach
• 1 large handful kale 1 beet, including tops
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1/4 head cabbage

1. Thoroughly wash all vegetables, peeling the carrots and beet if they were not grown organically. Cut the vegetables into pieces small enough to fit into the juicer.
2. Process the vegetables in the juicer, and drink immediately.

Vegetable Juices

Fresh vegetable juices are restorers and builders. They boost the immune system, remove acid wastes, and balance the metabolism. They also aid in the control of obesity by removing excess body fat.

Among the most healthful and delicious of the vegetable juices are beet, cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, kale, parsley, turnip, spinach, watercress, and wheat grass juice. Carrot juice is probably the most popular of the juices and is packed with carotenoids, including beta-carotene, the vitamin A precursor that helps fight cancer. Because carrots are the sweetest of the vegetables, their juice is not just delicious on its own, but is also great for mixing with other vegetables to increase their appeal. On the other hand, strong-flavored vegetables-broccoli, celery, onions, parsley, radishes, rutabaga, and turnips, for instance-should be used in small amounts only.

Garlic is a great addition to vegetable drinks. Before juicing, drop the garlic into vinegar for 1 minute to destroy any bacteria and mold on its surface. To avoid irritating the lining of the intestinal tract, use only 1 fresh garlic clove in 2 glasses of juice.

For the greatest health benefits, use many different vegetables when making your juices. That way, you will provide your body with a variety of important nutrients. The recipes that follow are just two of the many healthful vegetable juice drinks that you might want to try.

Potassium/Raw Potato Juice

• 1 pound potatoes (3 medium potatoes)
• 1 carrot or 1 stalk celery (optional)
• 6-8 ounces steam-distilled water

1. Scrub the potatoes well, and cut out any eyes. Do not use potatoes that are part green.
2. Cut each potato in half. Cut the peel from the potato, making sure to keep about 1/2 inch of potato on the peel. Set aside the potato center for another use.
3. Cut the potato skins into small enough pieces to fit into the juicer. If desired, wash the carrot or celery, peeling the car­rot if it was not grown organically. Cut into pieces.
4. Process the vegetables in the juicer. Add the water, and drink immediately. Do not allow to stand.

Cabbage Juice for Ulcers

• 1/4-1/2 head cabbage
• 1 apple or 2 carrots
• 1/4 cup steam-distilled water

1. Thoroughly wash the vegetables and fruit, peeling the apple or carrots if they were not grown organically. Cut the produce into small enough pieces to fit into the juicer.
2. Process the vegetables and fruit in the juicer. Add the water, and drink immediately. Do not allow it to stand, so as not to lose its benefits.

Fruit Juices

Fruit juices help cleanse the body and nourish it with important nutrients, including cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Although any fruit can be juiced, certain juices are particularly healthful and delicious. One favorite cleansing juice is watermelon. To make this refreshing drink, place a whole piece of watermelon-with the rind intact-in the juicer. Other delicious juices can be made with apples, apricots, bananas, berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, melons, pears­with just about any fruit that you want to use.

You can enjoy fruit juices at any time of the day. About 10 to 12 ounces per day is recommended. The following is just one of the delicious fruit juice drinks you can make at home.

Kiwi Deluxe

• 1 firm kiwi, peeled
• 1 small bunch red grapes
• 1 green apple
• 1/2 cup berries (blueberries, blackberries,
  and raspberries are good choices)

1. Wash all of the fruit thoroughly, peeling the apple if it was not grown organically. Cut the fruit into small enough pieces to fit into the juicer.
2. Process the fruit in the juicer. Pour over ice, and drink.
   Variation: Frozen fruit mixes can take the place of ice. This will make the drink taste like a shake. Add a cup of frozen fruit mix to the recipe above. You can also add rice milk or soymilk and a banana if desired.

Useful References

• https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/08/juicer-types-cold-press_n_2618000.html
• https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf00043a017
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/juicing/faq-20058020
• https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/nutrition/juicing-really-good/

Over time, toxins build up in the body as the result of the pollutants in the air we breathe, the chemicals in the food and water we consume, and other means. Periodically, the body seeks to rid itself of these toxins and releases them from the tissues. The toxins then enter the bloodstream. causing the body to experience a “low” or “down” cycle. During such a cycle, you may suffer from headaches, diarrhea, or depression. Fasting is an effective and safe method of helping the body detoxify itself and move through this low cycle with greater speed and fewer symptoms. In fact, fasting is recommended for any illness, as it gives the body the rest it needs to recover. Acute illnesses, colon disorder, allergies, and respiratory diseases are most responsive to fasting, while chronic degenerative diseases are the least responsive. By relieving the body of the work of digesting foods, fasting permits the system to rid itself of toxins while facilitating healing.

But fasting is helpful not just in times of poor health or during the body’s low cycles. By fasting regularly, you give all of your organs a rest, and thus help reverse the aging process and live a longer and healthier life. During a fast, the following happens:

• The natural process of toxin excretion continues, while the influx of new toxins is reduced. This results in a reduction of total body toxicity.
• The energy usually used for digestion is redirected to immune function, cell growth, and eliminatory processes.
• The immune system’s workload is greatly reduced, and the digestive tract is spared any inflammation due to allergic reactions to food.
• Due to a lowering of serum fats that thins the blood, tissue oxygenation is increased and white blood cells are moved more efficiently.
• Fat-stored chemicals, such as pesticides and drugs, are released.
• Physical awareness and sensitivity to diet and surroundings are increased.

Due to these effects of fasting, a fast can help you heal with greater speed; cleanse your liver, kidneys, and colon; purify your blood; help you lose excess weight and water; flush out toxins; clear the eyes and tongue; and cleanse the breath. It is recommended that you fast at least three days a month, and follow a ten-day fast at least twice a year.

Depending on the length of the fast, it accomplishes different things. A three-day fast helps the body rid itself of toxins and cleanses the blood. A five-day fast begins the process of healing and rebuilding the immune system. A ten day fast can take care of many problems before they arise and help to fight off illness, including the degenerative diseases that have become so common in our chemically polluted environment.

Certain precautions should be taken during fasts. First, do not fast on water alone. An all-water fast releases toxins too quickly, causing headaches and worse. Instead, follow the live-juice diet detailed below, as this both removes toxins and promotes healing by supplying the body with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Such a fast is also more likely to lead to a continued healthy diet once the fast is over, as it will accustom you to the taste of raw vegetables and the vitality that this diet promotes. Second, whenever you fast for more than three days, do so only under the supervision of a qualified health care professional. If you have diabetes, hypoglycemia, or another chronic health problem, even short fasts should be supervised by a doctor. Pregnant and lactating women should never fast.

A final word of advice: It took years to wear your body down, and it will take time to build it back up to its peak condition. But believe that it can be done. Then, whenever you start to feel unwell, fast and feel better

Procedure of fasting

To prepare for the fast, eat only raw vegetables and fruits for two days. This will make the fast less of a shock to the system.

While on the fast, consume at least eight 8-ounce glasses of steam-distilled water a day, plus pure juices and up to 2 cups of herbal tea a day. Dilute all juices with the water, adding about 1 part water to 3 parts juice. Do not drink orange or tomato juice, and avoid all juices made with sweeteners or other additives.

The best juice to use during your fast is fresh lemon juice. Add the juice of one lemon to a cup of warm water. Fresh apple, beet, cabbage, carrot, celery, and grape juices are also good, as are “green drinks,” which are made from green leafy vegetables. These green drinks are excellent detoxifies. Raw cabbage juice is particularly good for ulcers, cancer, and all colon problems. Just be sure to drink the cabbage juice as soon as it is prepared. As this juice sits, it loses its vitamin content.

As a general rule, you should not combine fruit and vegetable juices. Apples are the only fruit that should be added to vegetable juices.

Follow the juice-water-and-tea fast with a two-day diet of raw fruits and vegetables. The desired effects of the fast can be ruined by eating cooked foods immediately after­ward. Because both the size of the stomach and the amount of secreted digestive juices may decrease during fasting, the first meals after a fast should be frequent and small .

Herbs

• Herbal teas may be consumed throughout the fast, once or twice per day or more if you wish. Try the following teas:
• Use alfalfa, burdock, chamomile, dandelion, milk thistle, red clover, and rose hips tea to rejuvenate the liver and cleanse the bloodstream. Caution: Do not use chamomile on an ongoing basis, as ragweed allergy may result. Avoid it completely if you are allergic to ragweed.
• Drink 2 parts echinacea and pau d’ arco tea mixed with 1 part unsweetened cranberry juice. Used four times a day this will rebuild the immune system, aid in bladder function, and rid the colon of unwanted bacteria.
  Note: Do not use echinacea herb if you have any kind of autoimmune disorder.
• Use peppermint tea for its calming and strengthening effect on the nerves, and for indigestion, nausea, and flatulence.
• Use slippery elm tea for inflammation of the colon. This tea also is beneficial when used as an enema solution.
• Take 2 capsules of garlic twice a day. If you prefer a liquid supplement, add 1 tablespoon of liquid aged garlic extract (Kyolic) to a cup of water. Garlic supplements may be taken on a daily basis before, during, and after a fast to promote overall health, aid in the healing process, and rid the colon of many types of parasites.

Prevention tips

• Do not chew gum while on the fast. The digestive process starts when chewing prompts the body to secrete enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract. If there is no food in the stomach for the enzymes to digest, trouble occurs.
• If desired, take spirulina during the fast. Spirulina is high in protein and contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals, plus chlorophyll for cleansing. If you are using tablets, take 5 tablets three times daily. If you are using powder, take 1 teaspoon three times daily, mixing the powder with a cup of unsweetened juice.
• If you are over sixty-five, or if you need daily supplements for another reason, continue taking your vitamin and mineral supplements during the fast. Older people need certain vitamins and minerals daily. When you are drinking fresh juices, reduce the dosage of supplements that you take.
• During your fast, be sure to get adequate rest. If necessary, try napping during the day to recharge your batteries.
• If desired, before, during, and after your fast, use Desert Delight from Aerobic Life Industries. This product, which contains cranapple, papaya, and aloe vera juice, helps keep the colon clean, and also supports kidney and bladder function, aids digestion, and has a healing effect on ulcers. If used during the fast, substitute this product for a cup of juice.
• During a fast, as toxins are released from your body, you will probably experience a coated tongue and an unpleasant taste in your mouth. To relieve this problem, try rinsing your mouth with fresh lemon juice.
• While fasting, continue your normal daily routine, including moderate exercise. Avoid any strenuous exercise.

Useful References

• http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/9/377/eaai8700
• https://www.nature.com/articles/onc201191
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26374764

Over time, toxic wastes can accumulate in the colon and liver, and then circulate throughout the body via the blood­stream. A clean and healthy colon and liver, then, are essential for the health of all the organs and tissues of the body.

There are two types of enemas-the retention enema and the cleansing enema. Retention enemas, also known as suppositories or implants, are held in the body for about fifteen minutes. Their primary action is to help rid the liver of impurities. Cleansing enemas, which are retained for only a few minutes, are used to flush and cleanse the colon.

When using any enema, keep in mind that enemas should never be used if there is rectal bleeding. In such a case, contact a physician immediately.

If you experience tension or spasms in the bowel while using an enema, try using warmer water-99°F is a good temperature-to help relax the bowel. If the bowel is weak or flaccid, try using colder water-75°F to 80°F-to help strengthen it.

After using any enema, be sure to wash and sterilize the tip of the enema bag.

The Catnip Tea Enema

Catnip tea enemas are a good way to bring a high fever down quickly and keep it down. These also relieve constipation and congestion, which keep fever up. When body temperature goes above 102°F (l03°F in children over two), take a cleansing catnip tea enema. Repeat the procedure every four to six hours, and continue taking the enemas twice daily as long as fever persists. Catnip tea enemas should not be used by children under two years of age.

Procedure

To make the solution for the catnip tea enema, place about 8 tablespoons of fresh or dried catnip leaves in a glass or enameled pot. (If you are using bagged catnip tea, use the amount recommended on the package to make 1 quart of tea.) In a separate pot, bring 1 quart of steam-distilled water to a boil. Remove the water from the heat and pour it over the herbs. Cover the pot and let the tea steep for five to ten minutes. Then strain out the catnip and allow the tea to cool to a comfortable, slightly warm temperature.

Place all of the solution in an enema bag. Do not use petroleum jelly to lubricate the tip of the enema bag. Instead, use vitamin E oil (buy it in oil form or pierce the end of a vitamin E capsule and squeeze the liquid onto the tip). The liquid will both ease insertion and have a healing effect on the anus and the lining of the colon, if these areas are inflamed. Aloe vera may also be used for this purpose.

The best position to assume when receiving the enema is “head down and rear up.” If you experience any pain during insertion, stop the flow of the enema bag and, remaining in the same position, take deep breaths until the pain subsides. Then resume the enema flow. If you expel the liquid before all of it has been inserted, simply begin the process over again. If pain persists, discontinue the enema procedure.

After the liquid has been inserted, roll onto your back, and finally roll over and lie on your left side. As you are doing this, massage your colon to help loosen any fecal matter. Start on your right side and gradually move your fingers up toward the bottom of your rib cage, then across your abdomen and down the left side. Hold the solution in your body for three or four minutes before expelling it.

The Coffee or Wheat grass Retention Enema

This type of enema is not hard to retain, since it is only a cup of liquid. When used as a retention enema-an enema that is held in the body for a specified period of time­ coffee does not go through the digestive system and does not affect the body as a coffee beverage does. Instead, the coffee solution stimulates both the liver and the gallbladder to release toxins, which are then flushed from the body.

A coffee retention enema is quite helpful during a serious illness, after hospitalization, and after exposure to toxic chemicals. This enema can also be used while fasting to relieve the headaches sometimes caused by a fast-induced release of toxins.

Some alternative clinics use fresh wheat grass retention enemas for the treatment of cancer and other chronic ill­nesses. Use 1 ounce of fresh wheat-grass juice in one cup of warm water. Wheat-grass contains nearly all the nutrients and enzymes the body needs for healing. If you cannot obtain fresh wheat grass, Sweet Wheat from Sweet Wheat, Inc., a freeze-dried product, is a good alternative. Try using coffee and wheat grass enemas on alternating days.

Procedure

To make the coffee enema solution, place 2 quarts of steam ­distilled water in a pan, and add 6 heaping tablespoons of ground coffee (do not use instant or decaffeinated). Boil the mixture for fifteen minutes, cool to a comfortable temperature, and strain. Use only 1 pint of the strained coffee at a time, and refrigerate the remainder in a closed jar.

Place 1 pint of the enema solution in an enema bag. Do not use petroleum jelly to lubricate the tip of the enema bag. Instead, use vitamin E oil (buy it in oil form or pierce the end of a vitamin E capsule and squeeze the liquid onto the tip). The liquid will both ease insertion and have a healing effect on the anus and the lining of the colon, if these areas are inflamed. Aloe vera gel may also be used for this purpose.

The best position to assume when receiving the enema is “head down and rear up.” After the liquid has been inserted, roll onto your right side and hold the solution in your body for fifteen minutes before allowing the fluid to be expelled. Do not roll from side to side.

Do not be concerned if the liquid is not expelled after fifteen minutes. Simply stand up and move around as usual until you feel the urge to expel the liquid.

Recommendations

• Use steam-distilled water, not tap water. This is especially important for retention enemas-you do not want to absorb any chemicals from the tap water.
• To maximize the benefits of this or any other retention enema, use a cleansing enema first.
• Do not abuse coffee enemas by using them too often. Use them only once daily while following a program for a specific disorder, unless you are being treated for cancer. People with cancer may need up to three enemas a day. You may also use coffee and wheat-grass enemas occasionally as needed.
• Remember that excessive use of coffee enemas over six months or more may deplete the body’s stores of iron, as well as other minerals and vitamins, causing anemia. Do not use coffee enemas for longer than four to six weeks at a time. If you develop anemia during treatment-or when­ever you use this enema daily for a long period of time-be sure to take desiccated liver tablets as directed on the label.
• If you have cancer, AIDS, or another serious illness, or if you have a malabsorption problem, add 1 cc of B-complex vitamins or 2 cc of injectable liver extract, plus a dropperful of liquid kelp or sea water concentrate (found in health food stores) to the enema solution. If you are unable to locate injectable forms of these supplements, open 2 capsules of a B-complex supplement and add the contents to the enema solution, making sure it dissolves before use. You can open up a capsule of probiotics and add the contents to the solution. Used daily, these supplements replace any lost B vitamins, help rebuild the liver, and provide an extra boost of energy. You can also add burdock root and milk thistle extract to the enema. Use only alcohol-free liquid extract and 5 drops of each to the enema solution. This will help to cleanse the blood and the liver.
• To kill unwanted bacteria in the colon-or for any type of colon disorder, including diarrhea and constipation­add 5 drops of either Aerobic 07 from Aerobic Life Indus­tries or Dioxychlor from American Biologics to the enema solution.

The Lemon Juice Cleansing Enema

The lemon juice enema is an excellent means of cleansing the colon of fecal matter and other impurities and of detoxifying the system. This enema also balances the pH of the colon and is useful whenever cleansing of the colon is desired, as well as for colon disorders, such as constipation

Procedure

To make the solution for the lemon enema, add the juice of 3 lemons to 2 quarts of lukewarm steam-distilled water. (Be sure to avoid using either very cold or very warm water.), add 2 droppersful of liquid kelp to boost the mineral content of the solution.

Place all of the solution in an enema bag. Do not use petroleum jelly to lubricate the tip of the enema bag. Instead, use vitamin E oil (buy it in oil form or pierce the end of a vitamin E capsule and squeeze the liquid onto the tip). The liquid will both ease insertion and have a healing effect on the anus and the lining of the colon, if these areas are inflamed. Aloe vera gel may also be used for this purpose.

The best position to assume when receiving the enema is “head down and rear up.” After the liquid has been inserted, roll onto your back, and finally roll over and lie on your left side. As you are doing this, massage your colon to help loosen any fecal matter. Start on your right side and gradually move your fingers up toward the bottom of your rib cage, then across your abdomen and down the left side.

Note that 2 quarts is a lot of liquid. H you experience any pain during insertion, stop the flow of the enema bag and, remaining in the same position, take deep breaths until the pain subsides. Then resume the enema flow. If you expel the liquid before all of it has been inserted, simply begin the process over again. H pain persists, discontinue the enema procedure.

Hold the solution in your body for three or four minutes before allowing it to be expelled. After two or three such sessions, you will find it easier to insert and hold the liquid

Recommendations

• If you have trouble with constipation, use the lemon juice enema once a week, and the coffee retention enema once a week. The bowels will shortly move on their own, the colon will be clean, and the stool will not be foul-smelling. o If you suffer from colitis, use the lemon juice enema once a week. Any time pain from colitis is experienced, this enema will quickly relieve the discomfort.
• If you are allergic to lemons, prepare the enema solution with 1 to 2 ounces of wheatgrass juice or 1 ounce of liquid aged garlic extract (Kyolic) in 2 quarts of steam­distilled water. Or fill the enema bag with plain steam­distilled water

The Proflora Whey Enema

This remedy may be beneficial if you have used high colonics or taken antibiotics over a long period of time­practices that can kill the body’s “friendly” bacteria. The whey enema helps the body fight yeast infections and improves digestion and the assimilation of nutrients

Procedure

To make the enema solution, mix 2 quarts of lukewarm steam-distilled water and 5 tablespoons of ProFlora whey. Pour the mixture into the enema bag. Release any air from the enema tube before insertion, and lubricate the tip with vitamin E oil (buy it in oil form or pierce the end of a vitamin E capsule and squeeze the liquid onto the tip). Do not use petroleum jelly to lubricate the tip of the bag.

For best results, use a plain water enema before using the ProFlora whey enema, as this makes it easier to retain the solution for the necessary period of time. Do not use this type of enema on a daily basis. Limit it to three times a year.

To replace the friendly bacteria in the colon, do a probiotic retention enema after the ProFlora whey enema. Open up 8 capsules of Kyo-Dophilus from Wakunaga and add the contents to 1 cup of lukewarm (body-temperature) water. The best position to assume when receiving the enema -is “head down and rear up.” This implant will normalize the pH of the colon and restore healthy bacteria so that constipation will be eliminated. After the liquid has been inserted, roll onto your right side and hold the solution in your body for fifteen minutes before allowing the fluid to be expelled. Do not roll from side to side.

Do not be concerned if the liquid is not expelled after fifteen minutes. Simply stand up and move around as usual until you feel the urge to expel the liquid. Do not use this type of enema on a daily basis. Limit it to three times a year.

Useful References

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1021723/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/enema
• https://www.wikihow.com/Perform-an-Enema-at-Home

The most abundant hormone found in the bloodstream, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is produced by the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys. Much like human growth hormone (HGH) and melatonin-two other hormones now known to have anti-aging properties-DHEA is produced abundantly during youth, with production peaking around age twenty-five. After this, though, production wanes. By the age of eighty, people are thought to have only 10 to 20 percent of the DHEA they had at twenty.

Research has shown that DHEA has many functions in the body pertaining to health and longevity. Among other things, it helps to generate the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone; increases the percentage of muscle mass; decreases the percentage of body fat; and stimulates bone deposition, thereby helping to prevent osteoporosis. As the production of DHEA declines with age, the structures and systems of the body appear to decline with it. This leaves the body vulnerable to various cancers, including cancer of the breast, prostate, and bladder, as well as to atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, nerve degeneration, and other age-related conditions.

Research suggests that DHEA replacement therapy can have a number of highly beneficial effects. In a 1986 study based on twelve years of research involving 242 middle­aged and elderly men, small doses of DHEA appeared to be linked with a 48-percent reduction in death from heart dis­ease, and a 36-percent reduction in death from other causes. In a twenty-eight-day study, DHEA therapy enabled men to lose 31 percent of mean body fat without changing body weight. DHEA is thought to have caused this loss of fat by blocking an enzyme that is known to produce fat tissue and promote cancer cell growth. In another study, middle-aged and elderly men taking DHEA for one year experienced a markedly greater sense of well-being, including a better ability to cope with stress, increased mobility, decreased pain, and higher quality sleep. Research also indicates that DHEA supplements can help prevent cancer, arterial disease, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease; treat lupus and osteoporosis; enhance the activity of the immune system; and improve memory. Laboratory studies in animals have indicated that DHEA can increase lifespan by as much as 50 percent.

DHEA comes both in nonprescription-strength pills and capsules, and in higher-dosage prescription-strength pills and capsules. Most of the DHEA that you can buy is made in laboratories from substances extracted from wild yams, the most common substance being diosgenin. Also available are extracts of the wild yams that have not been processed into DHEA, but which the body may convert into DHEA.

DHEA therapy should be undertaken with caution. Some physicians believe that high doses of DHEA suppress the body’s natural ability to synthesize the hormone. Women should take no more than 10 milligrams daily. An­imal studies have indicated that high doses can also lead to liver damage. For this reason, while undergoing DHEA re­placement therapy, it is important to take supplements of the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium to pre­vent oxidative damage to the liver. 7-Keto DHEA may be a better source of DHEA than ordinary DHEA. 7-Keto DHEA plays the same role as DHEA in the body, such as strength­ening the immune system and enhancing memory, but, un­like ordinary DHEA, it is not converted into estrogens or testosterone.

Useful References

• https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-331/dhea
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9374813
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-dhea/art-20364199

The effects of color on our moods, health, and way of thinking have been studied by scientists for years. Even an individual’s preference for one color over another may be related to the way that color makes the individual feel.

Color can be described as light-visible radiant energy-of certain wavelengths. Photoreceptors in the retina, called cones, translate this energy into colors. The retina contains three kinds of cones: one for blue, one for green, and one for red. We perceive other colors by combining these colors.

According to Dr. Alexander Schauss, director of the American Institute for Biosocial Research in Tacoma, Washington, when the energy of color enters our bodies, it stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands. This in turn affects the production of certain hormones, which in turn affect a variety of physiological processes. This explains why color has been found to have such a direct influence on our thoughts, moods, and behavior-an influence that many experts believe is distinctly separate from psychological and cultural factors. Remarkably, color seems to have an effect even on blind people, who are thought to sense color as a result of energy vibrations created within the body.

Clearly, the colors you choose for your clothes and for your home, office, car, and other surroundings can have a profound effect on you. Colors have been known to ease stress, to fill you with energy, and even to alleviate pain and other physical problems. This idea, it should be noted, is far from new. In fact, the “color your world” concept is part of the ancient Chinese design technique feng shui.

When selecting a color to effect a change in mood or to relieve discomfort, it is vital to choose the color suited to your particular objective. For instance, blue has a relaxing, peaceful, and calming effect. Blue lowers the blood pressure, the heart rate, and respiration. In one study, children prone to aggressive behavior became calmer when placed in a blue classroom. Blue has also been found to make people feel cooler in hot and humid environments. To help relieve the pain of ulcers, back problems, insomnia, pain, rheumatism, and inflammatory disorders, surround yourself with blue, and focus your mind on the body part you want to heal while looking at the color. One good place to do this is in the countryside, where the blue of the sky and the water can impart a feeling of calming “oneness” with the universe.

As another of nature’s most abundant colors, green, like blue, has a soothing and relaxing effect on the body as well as on the mind. People who are depressed or anxious can benefit from green surroundings. Green also helps nervous disorders, exhaustion, heart problems, and cancer. When you are ill, try sitting on a hillside or by a green pasture, and focus on the body part you want to heal. Green may also be a good environmental color for the dieter.

Like blue and green, violet creates a peaceful environment. Violet also suppresses the appetite and is good for scalp and kidney problems and for migraine headaches.

The color red stimulates, excites, and warms the body. Red increases the heart rate, brain wave activity, and respiration. The color of passion and energy, red is also good for impotence and frigidity, as well as for anemia, bladder infections, and skin problems. Those who have poor coordination should avoid wearing the color red. In addition, people suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) should avoid rooms with a red decor, as this can cause their blood pressure to rise. Conversely, red has a good effect on those with hypotension (low blood pressure).

Pink has a soothing effect on the body, relaxing the muscles. Because it has been found to have a tranquilizing effect on aggressive and violent people, pink is often used in prisons, hospitals, and juvenile and drug centers. Those suffering from anxiety or withdrawal symptoms can benefit from pink surroundings. Pink is also a good color for the bedroom, where it can help evoke feelings of romance.

Orange is the color of choice for stimulating the appetite and reducing fatigue. Use this color in place mats and table­cloths, for instance-to encourage a finicky eater or to pique the appetite of a person who is ill. This color should be avoided by those who are trying to lose weight. If you are feeling tired or run down, try wearing an orange garment to lift your energy level. General weakness, allergies, and constipation may also improve.

Yellow is the most memorable of all the colors. Whenever you want to remember something, jot it down on yellow paper. This color also raises the blood pressure and increases the pulse rate, but to a lesser degree than red does. As the color of sunshine, yellow has an energizing effect; it can help relieve depression. A chromotherapist may use this color to treat muscle cramps, hypoglycemia, overactive thyroid, and gallstones.

Black is a “power” color. Try wearing black clothes for a feeling of strength and self-confidence. Black also suppresses the appetite. If you want to lose weight, cover your dining table with a black tablecloth.

Useful References

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1297510/
• https://www.nytimes.com/1982/10/19/science/color-has-a-powerful-effect-on-behavior-researchers-assert.html

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of medicine. It is based mainly on the prevention of illness, although it has helped many people to find a cure for a wide variety of health problems.

Chinese medicine uses herbs, acupuncture, acupressure massage, and diet to promote health. It especially emphasizes changing lifestyle habits. The key to understanding Chinese medicine is to understand the idea of balance. The goal in using any of the tools of Chinese medicine is to supply the body with what it requires to retain balance. Once balance is attained, the person regains health.

For centuries the Chinese have taught how to achieve balance in life using the concept of yin and yang, which are present in human beings and in all of nature. Yang is characterized as heat and light; yin as shadow and cold. Dryness and summer are yang; wetness and winter are yin. Chinese philosophy also classifies energy as yang and blood as yin. A person with an excess of yang might be overweight, have an angry temperament, and high blood pressure. Such an individual would benefit from such foods as asparagus, bananas, cucumbers, soy products (tofu), and watermelon. A person with a quiet personality, who is listless or tires easily, may have an excess of cooling yin. Foods recommended for this type of person include beef, garlic, ginger, lamb, and pepper. Yin foods are cooling and have a cooling effect, whereas yang foods are warming. Neutral foods include black beans, cabbage, carrots, lemons, and rice and other whole grain foods. These foods provide balance. To maintain health, one must consume the proper balance of yin, yang, and neutral foods.

Like foods, medicinal herbs are seen in terms of yin and yang. Chinese herbs are very powerful and should be used under the advice of a healer trained in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese remedies that have recently become more widely available in the United States include cordyceps and velvet antler. Cordyceps is a plant that is found only in certain isolated places in southwest China, more than 12,000 feet above sea level. Chinese researchers have found more than 200 species of wild cordyceps. Studies on this herb suggest that it can reduce the ill effects of radiation treatment, lower blood pressure, reduce symptoms of asthma and other respiratory problems, increase energy levels, improve memory, and improve male sexual ability. Velvet antler has been reported to increase energy, mental alertness, and sex drive; decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels; and reduce PMS symptoms. Velvet antler may also be effective as an anti-inflammatory.

Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) therapy is a safe, non surgical treatment used to rid the body of excess toxins, particularly metals. Chelating agents used in this therapy are available in over-the-counter formulas that can be taken orally at home, and in intravenous solutions that must be administered under the supervision of a physician. These chelators draw out toxic metals and other harmful sub­stances that impair body function, and help the body eliminate these toxins via the kidneys. Oral chelating agents can often prevent problems from occurring by restoring circulation to the body’s tissues. If serious health problems already exist, intravenous therapy is usually necessary.

Chelation therapy is used to treat a variety of health problems. First, chelating agents are used to bind with heavy toxic metals such as cadmium, lead, and mercury­ substances that enter the body through food, water, and other means-and excrete these metals from the body. As certain minerals accumulate in the body, they interact with other minerals, promoting the actions of some and inhibiting the actions of others. Lead, for instance, has been shown to inhibit the actions of calcium, iron, and potassium, all of which are important nutrients. When chelating agents are used to eliminate toxic metals such as lead from the body, essential nutrients are better able to do their job.

Chelation therapy is also used in the treatment of atherosclerosis and other circulatory disorders, as well as in the treatment of gangrene, which often is the result of poor circulation. In atherosclerosis, deposits of cholesterol, fats, and other substances collect on the walls of large and medium­sized arteries in the form of hard plaque. It has been found that calcium acts as the “glue” that holds the atherosclerotic plaque together. Chelating agents bind with this calcium and carry it out of the body, breaking up the plaque deposits, unclogging the arteries, and permitting more normal blood flow.

Oral Chelation Therapy

Oral chelating agents offer a safe, convenient alternative for persons who are at risk for circulatory problems or problems caused by toxic metal accumulation. Among the many disorders that may be helped by chelation therapy are multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and arthritis. Despite reservations voiced by many in the medical establishment, many severely disabled, high-risk individuals have reported dramatic improvement in arterial circulation after chelation treatment.

Procedure

The following chelating agents can be used to prevent many degenerative illnesses and can often alleviate the symptoms of existing conditions. These agents can be purchased in the combinations shown below in health food stores and drugstores. Follow package directions regarding dosage.

• Alfalfa, fiber, rutin, and selenium.
• Calcium and magnesium chelate with potassium. Chromium, garlic, pectin, and potassium.
• Coenzyme A.
• Coenzyme Q10.
• Copper chelate, iron, sea kelp, and zinc chelate.

Recommendations

• Follow a diet designed to treat heart disease and/or high cholesterol. Avoid fried foods; dairy products; mayonnaise, oils, and other fats; red meat; processed and fast foods; salt; and gravies. Drink only steam-distilled water. Eat as many fiber-rich foods as possible. Oats, brown rice, and wheat bran are all good sources of fiber.
• Add a high-protein drink to your diet, or take the essential amino acids in supplement form. A deficiency of any one essential amino acid will reduce the effectiveness of all the others.
• If taking zinc supplements, eat sulfur rich foods, like garlic, onions, and legumes. Zinc inhibits the action of sulfur.
• When using chelation therapy, make sure to replace any essential minerals that might be displaced by chelating agents. Alfalfa, iron, kelp, and zinc supplements are recommended. Use a natural source of iron, such as blackstrap molasses or Floradix Iron + Herbs from Salus Haus.

Intravenous Chelation Therapy

Intravenous chelation therapy is often used to remove calcified, hardened plaque from the arterial walls, improving circulation. When used under the care of a physician, this procedure can be a safe alternative to vascular surgery. This therapy is also used to remove heavy metals, such as lead, from the body. Most serious illnesses require repeated injections of the chelating agents.

The most common chelating agent now used in intra­venous therapy is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). A strong substance, EDTA attracts lead, strontium, and many other metals, as well as calcium. Although there is controversy surrounding the use of this agent, it has not been found to be toxic when used correctly.

Prior to beginning a course of EDTA chelation therapy, you must undergo a thorough physical examination. This includes a series of laboratory tests, including evaluations of cholesterol, blood, kidney function, liver function, glucose, and electrolytes. In addition, an electrocardiogram and chest x-ray are routinely performed. Other studies often assess vitamin B12 and mineral status. Typically, kidney function studies are repeated several times during the course of chelation therapy. Blood studies may have to be repeated, too, depending on the initial laboratory results.

The course of chelation therapy varies from person to person, but a typical course includes two treatments per week, each of three hours duration. In addition to EDTA, physicians frequently administer supplements-including vitamin C, magnesium, and trace minerals with the intravenous infusion, depending on the individual’s particular illness and the results of the laboratory studies.

Useful References

• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/expert-answers/chelation-therapy/faq-20157449
• https://www.poison.org/articles/2011-mar/chelation-therapy
• https://secure.medicalletter.org/w1347c

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world. It incorporates tools such as diet, exercise, breathing exercises, meditation (yoga), mental visualization, therapeutic massage, and herbs to treat illness and maintain health. This ancient healing method also uses color therapy, sound therapy, and aromatherapy to help create balance within the body.

In Ayurveda, the fundamental healing philosophy is the concept of the three doshas, or basic types of energy or functional principles. These are vata (from ether and air), pitta (from fire and water), and kapha (from water and earth), and according to the principles of Ayurveda, they are present in everyone and everything. Vata is the energy of movement. Pitta is the energy of digestion or metabolism. Kapha is the energy of lubrication and structure. All three doshas are present in everyone, but one is usually predominant in any given individual. Ayurvedic medicine sees disease as a result of an excess or deficiency in vata, pitta, or kapha, and also the presence of toxins. Good health indicates a balance of these three energies in a body that is relatively toxin-free. Ayurvedic herbs are used to treat illness by restoring this balance. Herbs that deal with energy or movement are used to increase vata. Herbs that treat digestion, assimilation, absorption, and metabolism are pitta, and those involved with structure and the musculoskeletal system the “glue” that holds the body together are kapha.

Ayurvedic medicine regards the human body as a manifestation of cosmic energy that is transferred to all levels, both mental and physical. This can be difficult for people from Western cultures to grasp, but practitioners believe the two systems of energy are closer than we can conceive. At Ayurveda’s core is the belief that we are a totality of body and soul within the universe, and if we can live in harmony with nature and our inner beings, we will stay healthy.

These days there is much demand over vanilla aromatherapy. Vanilla has an amazing fragrance and it has beautiful fragrance. As soon as you get the aroma of vanilla you will feel great and lots of old and beautiful memories will come in your way.

As vanilla has such amazing fragrance it plays a key role in soothing your nerves and it also makes you relaxed. If you are interested in vanilla aromatherapy then just read on.

Vanilla is also said to increase libido and sexual desires. You can make your sexual life just amazing and refreshing. But you have to be very careful while applying vanilla on your body. This is because vanilla is very strong and thus it should not be directly apply on the skin. First you should take some carrier oil which suits you and then you should dilute vanilla with this. Some people who want to get benefits of other different oils then they also blend these essential oils with vanilla for the purpose of aromatherapy. Vanilla aroma therapy will make your home fragrant and will add refreshing thing in the atmosphere.

You can either tell your partner to massage your body with these amazing aroma fragrant oils. But if you feel that your partner is not too good in massage then you may appoint a good massage specialist and tell him/her to give you a relaxed massage with this vanilla aroma oil.

Now, it’s the time to select the best carrier for vanilla. Well, for vanilla aromatherapy even though some people use coconut as well as lavender oil, jojoba oil is considered as the best carrier. There is one more amazing idea. If you want a complete vanilla atmosphere around you while you are getting pleasures of the relaxed aromatherapy then you may even buy a few vanilla scented candles and then light them up while aromatherapy is going on in your room. This will add to the joy.

There are so many people who want to get the relaxed aromatherapy done. But some people keep on postponing this because they feel that it may be costly. No, this massage is affordable. You can read information as related to aromatherapy on the internet and find out the aromatherapy products and vanilla which are available at affordable rates.

This sugary sweet aroma of vanilla has many medical benefits. Some of the benefits include stress relief, proper digestion, increase in memory, getting rid of morning sickness etc. You may use aromatherapy in various ways and they are lighting up candles, buying vanilla scents, buying vanilla infused oils etc.

Many parlors use vanilla aromatherapy for treating hair loss. If at all your getting this therapy done you should talk to the parlor specialist in regards to the quality of the vanilla oil that he/she will be using in aromatherapy. Aromatherapy requires pure oils and good quality products. That’s the main condition. If this point is taken care of then you will have an amazing experience in aromatherapy.

Useful References

• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1472-765X.2006.01928.x
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25375335

Use of Aromatherapy

1. Aromatherapy is now days becoming one of the common word amongst everyone. Everyone is aware of this therapy and people believe that this therapy is an effective therapy which leaves a great impact on a person. People throughout the world are aware of these therapies and prefer undergoing this therapy.
2. Different people have different concept of dealing with their stress. Some prefer for going on a walk, some find out chilling out with friends is the best choice but personally I feel aromatherapy is the best choice to get rid of the stress. Aromatherapy Spa is also one of the effective therapy which is preferred by many people through out the world. This is basically needed to the person who gets tired with their hectic schedule.
3. They need something which can get them relaxed and aromatherapy spa is the best way which can help them in getting them relaxed at a certain point. And yes, this makes it more effective and efficient for a person to regain the energies he lost while working at his work place.
4. And now a days not only work places are stressful even at home one gets tired working for home like cleaning the house, washing the clothes and so on. Even relationships create a pressure in one’s mind and these lovely spas help a person to relax.

Aromatherapy Spas

1. These spas makes a person relish and gets him back the good memories which he forgot while doing the work at his home or the work place. These spas make a person feel calm after they undergo through a rosy bubbly bath and then a massage which does it all. 2) At that time you won’t even remember a single issue on which you think was quite a pressure one, I mean his all tension, stress, pressure gets lost for a short period of time. What he remembers is the all the good deeds, his good times, happy times and these points make him feel much more relaxed and he starts feeling comfortable with all the people surrounded by him.
2. Earlier he dislikes being seated into many people but after he had the aromatherapy spa done he feels to enjoy and relish with every one. He at this point of time feels like enjoying each and every second. He will start playing with his kids, will like watching television or going out with his family for movie or dinner.

Advantages of Aromatherapy

Generally this aromatherapy has many advantages. If the head of the family gets the aromatherapy spa done then not only the head but even his family will get relaxed seeing him. Generally the mood of the members in the family depends upon the head of a family. If he starts behaving in a normal way at home, rest of the family members will enjoy being with each other.

Thus, I would recommend that everyone should undergo the aromatherapy spa so that he may ease his or her life and make it a comfortable living. Aromatherapy Spa is a kind of form of relaxation for a person.