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Monday, May 19, 2014

FIGHTING PAIN, FREE RADICALS, AND INFLAMMATION

 
"Let Food Be Thy Medicine And Medicine Be Thy Food"

                                                                                                                       Hippocrates
 
 
We are living in a time where most doctors and people think pharmaceutical drugs are the only option in which people feel they need to turn for pain and not many suggestions are being given to people on what other avenues (alternatives) they can have for that Ultimate Healing.
 
Years ago there were no drugs to seek but food and land for answers on healing.  An example, the Native Indians.  Foods can heal the body.  Some pharmaceutical drugs have saved people lives but side effects linkers as well. 
 
People need to know what is out there besides medical drugs that can help the body and possible correct the damage happened to the body.  Foods can get to the root of the problem even though it can take a while to try in reverse what was done than drugs just putting a band aid over the the issue, not correcting it, and leaving a drastic side effect.  The side effect which is now another healing issue you've never had, therefore, you now have another problem to resolve.
 
Doctors and patients need to sit and talk.  Have an open mind and give some alternatives for patients.  If you have a patient that has been on a drug for extended amount of time and the patient is in and out of your office constantly - Why not say to the patient, "Stop.  Lets' re-evaluate and look at your diet lifestyle and see by increasing certain kinds of foods in diet that can be able to help contribute to getting off the medication."

Doctors need to do their jobs more differently and patients need to go beyond their steps in seeking a cure for their condition, such as, researching health issues and foods that can help their situation and bring it to the forefront of their health care. 
 
Right now information is practically available and actual research testing has been done on some of the health problems majority of people are experiencing.  Today (some countries) information are at one's fingertips from internet, newspapers, research journals, magazines, word mouth, and alternative holistic centers.  Some stores are now giving out free health magazines.  I highly suggest if you see one, then pick it up.  Reading is the best thing for yourself.  Knowledge is power and how you perceive it is even better.

I know it all comes down to "money" but there has to be some kind of compassion for the human body.  That is why I'm going to give you all some excellent alternatives to help heal the body for that Ultimate Healing:
 
 Cayenne Pepper
A hot powerful pepper!  Cayenne has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-allergen, anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic, anti-cold, and anti-irritant properties.  A good source of vitamin A, C, B- complex, potassium, zinc, manganese, magnesium, selenium, iron, and flavonoids.  Cayenne has shown significant wide range of health properties in fighting and preventing:
  • Migraine headache
  • Stimulates the digestive tract - increases enzyme production and gastric juices
  • Breaks down mucus in the body
  • Reduces blood clots
  • Joint-Pain reliever - arthritis and muscle pain
  • Circulatory stimulant
  • A greater supporter for weight loss
  • Helps to normalize blood pressure
  • Tooth and gum diseases
  • Helps lung cancer
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Psoriasis
  • Reduces cholesterol

One of the family members of the
Pepper Family
(The KING OF SPICE)
 
Cayenne Pepper
Capsaicin - Alkaloid compound that gives a strong spicy pungent charac
 
*Cayenne pepper nutritional value one tablespoon (5 grams).
 
 
Wild Salmon Fish Oil
 
Brain food.  An excellent omega 3 fatty acid.  The fish suppresses inflammation in the body.
Wild salmon fish oil has health benefits in fighting and preventing:
  • Heart disease - strokes and heart attacks
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Asthma
  • High blood pressure
  • Weight loss
  • Breast pain
  • Menstrual pain
  • Dry eyes
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Kidney damage
  • Psoriasis
  • Depression
  • Reduces joint pain
  • Inflammation pain
  • Lowers cholesterol

Wild Salmon Oil

*Wild salmon oil 1000mg - 3000mg a day.


Bromelain

A proteolytic enzyme found in the stems and juice of a pineapple.  It is in the actual core (middle) of a pineapple - the hard part.  Bromelain is believed to help with the digestion of protein. But, studies has shown it is highly effective as an anti-inflammatory agent.  Bromelain has health benefits to fight and prevent the following:
  • Digestion - bloating, gas, and irritable bowel syndrome
  • Sinusitis - reduce congestion
  • Suppress coughing
  • Surgery and injuries - swelling, bruising, inflammation and pain after surgery
  • Cancer
  • Osteoarthritis
Pineapple
Bromelain - found in the center of the pineapple

 *Bromelain recommend 200-400mg three times a day on an empty stomach at least 90 minutes before or 3 hours of after eating. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/REM00025/Bromelain-Dr-Weil-Herbal-Remedies.html


Turmeric

A powerful spice.  One of the most potent natural anti-inflammatories.  Turmeric is utilized in the alternative ayurvedic and Chinese medicine world to clear infections and inflammations on the inside and outside of the body.  Turmeric has health benefits to fight and prevent:
  • Cancer
  • Menstrual difficulties
  • Colic
  • Arthritis reliever
  • Diabetes
  • Wounds
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Improves Digestion
  • Liver detoxifier
  • Maintain body weight
  • Reduces cholesterol levels
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Boost immune system
  • Anti-viral, anti-fungus, and anti-bacterial
  • Inflammation
  • Regulate the nervous system

Turmeric
Curcumin - powerful antioxidant
 
  *Turmeric standardized 95% curcuminoids 400-600mg three times a day.  Make sure black pepper is in the extract capsules.  Black pepper helps the turmeric absorbs better in the body.


Chinese herbs and Acupuncture

There are various exotic herbs and barks in which the alternative Chinese medicine world uses to help heal numerous health issues.  When seeking an alternative doctor make sure he/she is licensed in his/her field.  Most of the times some alternative doctors will suggest acupuncture to help with pain.  There are two types of acupuncture styles - Chinese and Japanese.  The difference between the two - Japanese is fine gentle needles (size of needles) as to Chinese.  Mainly the difference is the needling technique and the depth of the insertion.


Chinese herbal tea
 
*Alternative doctor will tell you the amount of scoops to make the tea and how many times to drink it.  Normally, it would be two or three cups a day.


Pycnogenol

An extract from the French maritime pine tree.  An excellent source of antioxidants. Pycnogenol is typically used to help treat the following conditions:

  • Inflammation
  • High blood pressure
  • Menstrual pain
  • Asthma
  • Chronic venous insufficinecy
  • Diabetes
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Erectile dysfunciton
  • Arthritis
  • Improve memory


Pycnogenol
*Pycnogenol 60mg-200mg twice daily.


In conclusion, we cannot always rely on medicine drugs in helping solve health problems.  We need to look more closely at foods and the nature of the land to find alternative ways to help balance a proper safer healing medicine preferably a pure natural one.  It is up to yourself in doing research to find an appropriate health care of healing and try not to rely as much on doctors.



                                                                                                   Namaste













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