Dear Reader,
It’s a medical fact: Over the counter painkillers like Tylenol and Advil are sending more adults to the hospital than ever before. Many die in the ER from massive heart attacks before ever receiving medical care.
As a result, the US Government has now patented and lifted the 77-year ban on modern medicine’s most powerful pain reliever. Doctors are urging patients to make the switch from OTC pills and prescriptions to this natural alternative discussed here.
It’s 100% safe, now legal in all 50 states, and proving to provide miraculous relief from the worst types of pain — arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve pain, have all been reported to disappear within days.
A Special Report has been made for US citizens that covers this groundbreaking breakthrough in detail – you can read it here.
Sincerely,
Duncan McDonald
President, Natural Earth Supplements
P.S. Many health professionals, including myself, believe this new class of all-natural pain relievers will be the standard going forward, which means it’s only a matter of time before it will require a prescription — DO NOT IGNORE THIS WARNING. Get it today before “Big Pharma” does. Go here to try it today.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Testosterone
Testosterone: it’s a hidden life force inside every man’s body that contributes to his masculinity. The premier male hormone associated with strength and virility, testosterone is what builds strong bones and big muscles. It’s responsible not only for generating sexual drive, but also a man’s “drive for life.” Every man requires testosterone in sufficient quantities in order to live out his manhood to the fullest, differentiating him from a woman in terms of his physical, emotional, and cognitive attributes.
This vital male hormone is the essence of maleness, and something that every man’s body is naturally equipped to produce in adequate amounts… so long as he eats healthy, exercises regularly, and gets plenty of rest. Oh, if only it were that simple! The unfortunate reality is that there are many things in the modern world that can directly interfere with male testosterone production – various “toxic” factors collectively known as hormone disruptors.
Hormone disruptors come in many shapes and forms and are oftentimes unseen to the naked eye. This is what can make avoiding them somewhat of a challenge. Low testosterone can silently reduce a man from vibrancy to apathy, and from strength to weakness.1 A man will know he’s likely encountered hormone disruptors when he starts to experience symptoms of low testosterone. He’ll feel less energetic, has a harder time thinking clearly, and begins to see his once rock-hard muscles turn to mush.
Even when it seems like a man is doing all the right things, hormone disruptors can quietly interfere with his biology and cause extensive damage. It can be a very jarring experience for affected men, who may wonder to themselves: what’s happening to me and how can I fix this?
The first step is identifying where male hormone disruptors typically lie in wait, in order to avoid them whenever possible. The second is to actively work to overcome their damaging effects as part of a holistic approach to healthy living.
Exogenous toxins often possess hormone-mimicking properties that, when a person is exposed to them, can have an estrogenic effect on the body. In other words, these external toxins act like female hormones in a man’s body.
Hormone disruptors can also block natural male hormones from communicating with one another, greatly limiting their ability to perform necessary duties. These duties include important bodily functions such as the regulation of metabolism, growth, development, detoxification, cell and tissue function, sexuality and reproduction, and mood. As it turns out, nearly every organ and cell in the body is governed by the endocrine system, which is why hormone disruptors are so destructive.3
Industrial compounds such as bisphenol-A (BPA), a xenoestrogen commonly used in plastic bottles, food can linings, and thermal paper receipts, can be a man’s worst nightmare. [Note: A xenoestrogen is a chemical that imitates estrogen in the body.] These xenoestrogens often lurk inside product packaging, processed food, even tap water – a tasteless, odorless assault on masculinity. The good news is that synthetic estrogen compounds can be avoided if you know where they typically hide.
In the home, hormone disruptors are often found in things like cleaning products, laundry detergents, hand soaps, wall paint, varnishes, and even furniture and carpeting. Let’s take a closer look at 7 of the most common endocrine disruptors that impact male hormones:
Speaking of soy, men will want to avoid this food period, regardless of whether or not it’s organic. That’s because soy is loaded with phytoestrogenic (plant estrogen) compounds such as isoflavones that science has confirmed exhibit a powerful estrogenic effect inside the body. Soy phytoestrogens are so damaging, in fact, that studies have likened infant consumption of soy-based formulas to taking five birth control pills every single day!11 They may even be more damaging than the aforementioned chemical toxins.12
Adults can suffer from exposure to soy as well, as soy isoflavones and other phytoestrogenic compounds in soy have been shown to directly inhibit male hormones. Their influence on sexual development and reproduction, neurobehavioral development, and functionality of both the thyroid gland and immune system led researchers publishing a paper in the journal Pediatrics to declare that phytoestrogens like the kind found in soy “are of particular interest in human health.”13
Isoflavones and other phytoestrogens are also present in many other types of legumes (beans), and well as in many other foods in general. These foods include (but certainly aren’t limited to): linseed (flax), sesame seeds, wheat berries, fenugreek, oats, barley, lentils, coffee, ginseng, and hops – yes, that means beer, and especially India Pale Ales (IPAs).14
Research suggests that intaking 75 grams of pure glucose – which is easy to do with a few cans of soda pop or a slice of pie after a fast food meal – is enough to send testosterone levels into the depths. Men who eat like this are at high risk of developing type-2 diabetes and other illnesses associated with metabolic syndrome, which in and of itself is indicative of severe hormone imbalance.15
Then there’s stress, which all by itself wreaks absolute havoc on testosterone production and stores. We’re talking about chronic stress that causes the adrenal glands to have to pump out a constant stream of cortisol. This cortisol directly suppresses testosterone both in the hypothalamus and the testicles. Also known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol competes with testosterone for cholesterol – and it usually wins, leaving inadequate stores for testosterone biosynthesis.
Not only that, but excess cortisol production can deplete the adrenal glands of their ability to produce hormones period, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue can create a negative feedback loop in which a man no longer feels the vigor and strength he once did. This causes him to stress out even more, lose sleep, eat junk food, and ultimately plunge into an even worse anabolic position than when he started.
De-stressing may further include downsizing, decreasing your responsibilities, and even supplementing with adaptogenic herbs to help support a normalized, homeostatic state of mind, body, and soul.
This vital male hormone is the essence of maleness, and something that every man’s body is naturally equipped to produce in adequate amounts… so long as he eats healthy, exercises regularly, and gets plenty of rest. Oh, if only it were that simple! The unfortunate reality is that there are many things in the modern world that can directly interfere with male testosterone production – various “toxic” factors collectively known as hormone disruptors.
Hormone disruptors come in many shapes and forms and are oftentimes unseen to the naked eye. This is what can make avoiding them somewhat of a challenge. Low testosterone can silently reduce a man from vibrancy to apathy, and from strength to weakness.1 A man will know he’s likely encountered hormone disruptors when he starts to experience symptoms of low testosterone. He’ll feel less energetic, has a harder time thinking clearly, and begins to see his once rock-hard muscles turn to mush.
Even when it seems like a man is doing all the right things, hormone disruptors can quietly interfere with his biology and cause extensive damage. It can be a very jarring experience for affected men, who may wonder to themselves: what’s happening to me and how can I fix this?
The first step is identifying where male hormone disruptors typically lie in wait, in order to avoid them whenever possible. The second is to actively work to overcome their damaging effects as part of a holistic approach to healthy living.
What Are Male Hormone Disruptors?
A hormone disruptor is really any substance or influencing factor that interferes with the functionality of the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a network of glands inside the body that’s responsible for producing and balancing hormones.2 Chemical pollutants represent one common example of endocrine disruptors.Exogenous toxins often possess hormone-mimicking properties that, when a person is exposed to them, can have an estrogenic effect on the body. In other words, these external toxins act like female hormones in a man’s body.
Hormone disruptors can also block natural male hormones from communicating with one another, greatly limiting their ability to perform necessary duties. These duties include important bodily functions such as the regulation of metabolism, growth, development, detoxification, cell and tissue function, sexuality and reproduction, and mood. As it turns out, nearly every organ and cell in the body is governed by the endocrine system, which is why hormone disruptors are so destructive.3
Synthetic Estrogens and Other Chemicals That Destroy Male Hormones
While both men and women require testosterone in order for their bodies to function correctly, men need much more of it than women do. Men’s bodies are designed to naturally produce more testosterone than women’s bodies, which is why exposure to environmental chemicals that damage its production or expression is particularly harmful for men.Industrial compounds such as bisphenol-A (BPA), a xenoestrogen commonly used in plastic bottles, food can linings, and thermal paper receipts, can be a man’s worst nightmare. [Note: A xenoestrogen is a chemical that imitates estrogen in the body.] These xenoestrogens often lurk inside product packaging, processed food, even tap water – a tasteless, odorless assault on masculinity. The good news is that synthetic estrogen compounds can be avoided if you know where they typically hide.In the home, hormone disruptors are often found in things like cleaning products, laundry detergents, hand soaps, wall paint, varnishes, and even furniture and carpeting. Let’s take a closer look at 7 of the most common endocrine disruptors that impact male hormones:
- Dioxins – These industrial byproducts are classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as being persistent environmental pollutants (POPs) – meaning they don’t biodegrade very easily (if at all). Dioxins tend to accumulate in food, mainly in the fatty tissue of meat and dairy derived from animals exposed to herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals.4 Dioxins are also present in many laundry detergents, hand soaps, and cleaning products.5
- Fire-retardants – It’s pretty much an industry standard for manufacturers to apply flame-retardant chemicals to couches, chairs, mattresses, and carpeting to help offset their risk of flammability. But these chemicals, which include things like chlorinated tris (TDCPP) and polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDEs), are highly toxic and intensely hormone-disruptive.6
- Parabens – These chemical preservatives are commonly found in shampoos, hand soaps, moisturizers, and other personal care products. They were widely thought to be safe until research emerged in the late 1990s to suggest that parabens, much like BPA, mimic the female hormone estrogen. This is why men should avoid like the plague any product that contains parabens.7
- Fragrances – Men, if you see the word “fragrance” on an ingredients list, put the product back and run! Synthetic scent chemicals can be found in everything from air fresheners and candles to dryer sheets and fabric softeners. There are thousands of them out there, many of which are a nightmare for a man’s hormones. The good news/bad news is they don’t have to labeled as anything other than “fragrance,” which in some ways actually makes them easier to spot and avoid.
- Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) – It might be easier to prepare food with them, but non-stick cookware is another common source of hormone disruptors that should be avoided. PFCs and other chemicals in the coating material interfere not only with testosterone, but also estrogen and cortisol. These chemicals disrupt normal bodily function and potentially interfere with a man’s ability to reproduce.8
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury – These two compounds (the former being a now-banned chemical coolant and lubricant) are persistent in the environment and tend to accumulate in bottom-feeding fish, as well as in those that are farm-raised. Wild-caught fish, and especially smaller fish varieties, are a much safer alternative for men seeking to protect their hormones.9
- Glyphosate – The active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, glyphosate is the world’s most widely-used crop chemical. It’s routinely sprayed on genetically-modified corn, soy, and other non-organic crops, as well as on conventional wheat just before harvest. Residues of glyphosate, a proven hormone disruptor, often linger on these same food products after harvest, which is why men will want to stick with organic food whenever possible.10
Why Men Should Never Consume Soy
Speaking of soy, men will want to avoid this food period, regardless of whether or not it’s organic. That’s because soy is loaded with phytoestrogenic (plant estrogen) compounds such as isoflavones that science has confirmed exhibit a powerful estrogenic effect inside the body. Soy phytoestrogens are so damaging, in fact, that studies have likened infant consumption of soy-based formulas to taking five birth control pills every single day!11 They may even be more damaging than the aforementioned chemical toxins.12
Adults can suffer from exposure to soy as well, as soy isoflavones and other phytoestrogenic compounds in soy have been shown to directly inhibit male hormones. Their influence on sexual development and reproduction, neurobehavioral development, and functionality of both the thyroid gland and immune system led researchers publishing a paper in the journal Pediatrics to declare that phytoestrogens like the kind found in soy “are of particular interest in human health.”13
Isoflavones and other phytoestrogens are also present in many other types of legumes (beans), and well as in many other foods in general. These foods include (but certainly aren’t limited to): linseed (flax), sesame seeds, wheat berries, fenugreek, oats, barley, lentils, coffee, ginseng, and hops – yes, that means beer, and especially India Pale Ales (IPAs).14
Sugar and Stress: Testosterone Killers
There are two more major killers when it comes to testosterone: sugar and stress. The two often go hand in hand, as a stressful lifestyle can drive men to binge eat for comfort. Binge eating usually involves junk foods that are high in refined sugars and processed grains, the latter of which essentially turn into sugar as well once they’re metabolized. This can send blood sugar levels soaring, resulting in a corresponding plunge in testosterone – not to mention the damage it does to insulin sensitivity.Research suggests that intaking 75 grams of pure glucose – which is easy to do with a few cans of soda pop or a slice of pie after a fast food meal – is enough to send testosterone levels into the depths. Men who eat like this are at high risk of developing type-2 diabetes and other illnesses associated with metabolic syndrome, which in and of itself is indicative of severe hormone imbalance.15
Then there’s stress, which all by itself wreaks absolute havoc on testosterone production and stores. We’re talking about chronic stress that causes the adrenal glands to have to pump out a constant stream of cortisol. This cortisol directly suppresses testosterone both in the hypothalamus and the testicles. Also known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol competes with testosterone for cholesterol – and it usually wins, leaving inadequate stores for testosterone biosynthesis.
Not only that, but excess cortisol production can deplete the adrenal glands of their ability to produce hormones period, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue can create a negative feedback loop in which a man no longer feels the vigor and strength he once did. This causes him to stress out even more, lose sleep, eat junk food, and ultimately plunge into an even worse anabolic position than when he started.
Men, Take Steps to Protect Your Hormones
It’s a situation that no man wants to find himself in, which is why it’s important to take the proper steps to help mitigate stress and rejuvenate your mental and physical state. This typically involves moving your body regularly, getting at least 6-8 hours of sleep every night (and even taking naps during the day if need be), and taking action to eat right no matter how busy you might be.De-stressing may further include downsizing, decreasing your responsibilities, and even supplementing with adaptogenic herbs to help support a normalized, homeostatic state of mind, body, and soul.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Drug Dangers
RisperdalRisperidone
Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson/Janssen
Labeled Indications: RISPERDAL® is an atypical antipsychotic agent indicated for: Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents aged 13–17 years. Alone, or in combination with lithium or valproate, for the short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed epi[...]show moresodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adults, and alone in children and adolescents aged 10–17 years. Treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents aged 5–16 years. Schizophrenia (Adults): RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. Adolescents: RISPERDAL® is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13–17 years. Bipolar Mania Monotherapy (Adults and Pediatrics): RISPERDAL® is indicated for the short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adults and in children and adolescents aged 10–17 years. Combination Therapy – Adults: The combination of RISPERDAL® with lithium or valproate is indicated for the short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. Irritability Associated with Autistic Disorder Pediatrics: RISPERDAL® is indicated for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents aged 5–16 years, including symptoms of aggression towards others, deliberate self-injuriousness, temper tantrums, and quickly changing moods.
Active Ingredient(s): Risperidone
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema, have been observed in patients treated with risperidone. Therefore, RISPERDAL® is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the product.
Drug Description: RISPERDAL® contains risperidone, a psychotropic agent belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives. The chemical designation is 3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one. Its molecular formula is C23H27FN4O2 and its molecular weight is 410.49. The structural formula is: Risperidone is a white to slightly beige powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, and soluble in methanol and 0.1 N HCl. RISPERDAL® Tablets are available in 0.25 mg (dark yellow), 0.5 mg (red-brown), 1 mg (white), 2 mg (orange), 3 mg (yellow), and 4 mg (green) strengths. RISPERDAL® tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and starch (corn). The 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg tablets also contain talc and titanium dioxide. The 0.25 mg tablets contain yellow iron oxide; the 0.5 mg tablets contain red iron oxide; the 2 mg tablets contain FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake; the 3 mg and 4 mg tablets contain D&C Yellow No. 10; the 4 mg tablets contain FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake. RISPERDAL® is also available as a 1 mg/mL oral solution. RISPERDAL® Oral Solution contains the following inactive ingredients: tartaric acid, benzoic acid, sodium hydroxide, and purified water. RISPERDAL® M-TAB® Orally Disintegrating Tablets are available in 0.5 mg (light coral), 1 mg (light coral), 2 mg (coral), 3 mg (coral), and 4 mg (coral) strengths. RISPERDAL® M-TAB® Orally Disintegrating Tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: Amberlite® resin, gelatin, mannitol, glycine, simethicone, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, aspartame, red ferric oxide, and peppermint oil. In addition, the 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg RISPERDAL® M-TAB® Orally Disintegrating Tablets contain xanthan gum.
Risperdal (risperidone) is an antipsychotic drug designed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and symptoms of autism. It received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of schizophrenia in 1994, under a Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Pharmaceuticals patent that would not expire until 2003 (at which point, generic versions of the drug hit the market).Lawsuits allege that Johnson & Johnson never adequately warned of Risperdal’s gynecomastia risks, despite calls from doctors to do so.Unfortunately, Risperdal can cause young boys to develop female breast tissue—a condition known as gynecomastia. Drug maker Johnson & Johnson never strengthened Risperdal labels to warn of gynecomastia risks, despite calls from doctors to do so. Even worse, J&J allegedly knew of the risks but manipulated its data and withheld key evidence from the FDA in order to (eventually) obtain approval to market the drug to children.
Thousands of patients nationwide have filed lawsuits against J&J, alleging that the company understood the gynecomastia risks but did not warn consumers of them.
If you or a loved one took Risperdal and developed gynecomastia, contact us for a free legal consultation. You could be owed money.
Johnson & Johnson: A History of Deceit
The FDA approved Risperdal for use by schizophrenics in 1994. From that point until December 2003, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen held the patent on the drug and didn’t face any competition from generic versions (which debuted in 2004).But even with this edge, J&J wanted to widen the drug’s appeal to maximize its profits—despite research showing adverse effects in children and the elderly. Over the next 12 years, the company engaged in myriad deceptive tactics, as covered in great detail by Steven Brill. The following is just the tip of the iceberg.
In 1995, Johnson & Johnson cofounded the Texas Medical Algorithm Project (TMAP), which aimed to sway doctors to prescribe Risperdal to off-label Medicaid patients like kids and senior citizens.
At the same time, the company petitioned the FDA to approve the drug for use by the elderly, but the FDA refused. In 1996, Janssen petitioned the FDA again, this time for use by children. Again, the FDA denied them.
By 1996, Risperdal sales had already reached $589 million a year—nearly three and a half times that of 1994 ($172 million). In January 1999, the FDA again denied a Janssen request to expand approval to the elderly, stating that the drug maker had “failed to fully explore and explain what appeared to be an excess number of deaths” among elderly Risperdal users.
The following year, the FDA specified that the Risperdal label state it should be used only for schizophrenia, not for the much more general “psychotic disorders.”
Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson continued to promote the drug for children, offering kickbacks to doctors, creating “back to school” marketing efforts, and even handing out candy and toys with “Risperdal” printed on them.
In 2000, Johnson & Johnson learned that 5.5% of boys taking Risperdal long-term eventually developed breasts. The Risperdal label said that this occurred in 0.1% of boys. By this point, more than a fifth of Risperdal users were children and adolescents.
In 2016, Making a Murderer filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos announced that their next documentary would be an adaptation of Steven Brill’s story about Johnson & Johnson, “America’s Most Admired Lawbreaker.”
Johnson & Johnson Hit with $2.2 Billion Fine
From 1999 to 2005, the FDA repeatedly warned J&J about promoting Risperdal for use by young people. During this time, the Justice Department says that Janssen promoted Risperdal for use in children and individuals with mental disabilities, despite the company knowing that Risperdal posed “certain health risks to children, including the risk of elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone that can stimulate breast development.” (In 2006, the FDA finally approved Risperdal for use by children and adolescents, specifically those suffering from autism.)In 2012, Johnson & Johnson settled a Justice Department investigation into its promotion and marketing of Risperdal (and related state investigations, lawsuits, and probes) by paying a $2.2 billion fine, one of the largest in American pharmaceutical history.
But by then, the company had made nearly $30 billion (20 domestic, ten abroad) off the drug. Two billion dollars represented a tiny fraction of this profit—a slap on the wrist given all the kickbacks, unlawful marketing tactics, and data manipulation in which Johnson & Johnson engaged, to the detriment of consumers.
Hundreds if not thousands of boys have allegedly grown breasts from taking Risperdal, and many elderly people have suffered strokes and even died.
Meanwhile, Alex Gorsky, the man responsible for Johnson & Johnson’s Risperdal marketing efforts during this time, was never punished for peddling the drug to children and the elderly. On the contrary, Mr. Gorsky was promoted to CEO of Johnson & Johnson in April 2012. He made $25 million in 2014.
Studies Link Risperdal to Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia stems from a hormone imbalance and can lead to the growth of male breasts and significant weight gain. It is believed that Risperdal may cause gynecomastia in young male users because it increases levels of the hormone prolactin, which stimulates female breast development and lactation.Children and adolescent risperidone users were found to have a gynecomastia risk that was five times higher.The Risperdal-gynecomastia link gained attention from a 2006 study by a Duke psychiatrist that found a strong association between Risperdal and gynecomastia in children and adolescents. The study concluded that when risperidone is administered to adolescents for psychotic symptoms, the drug can increase prolactin levels and lead to gynecomastia.
Another 2006 study on risperidone and gynecomastia drew a similar conclusion, noting that risperidone should be administered to young patients with caution.
A more recent study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology concludes that there is a strong association between risperidone use and gynecomastia in young adult males. Compared to non-users, children and adolescent risperidone users were found to have a gynecomastia risk that was five times higher.
The study explicitly notes the “high psychological burden” of gynecomastia.
Traumatic Side Effects Spawn Thousands of Lawsuits
Many young men who have suffered severe and lasting personal injury from Risperdal have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson to seek compensation for physical injury, financial losses, and pain and suffering.In November 2015, more than 1,500 Risperdal gynecomastia cases were consolidated as part of a mass tort in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. All cases similarly allege that Risperdal caused gynecomastia in young men, and that Janssen did not warn users about this potential side effect.
Early settlements indicate that some Risperdal gynecomastia victims may be in line for significant compensation:
- In April 2015, a jury awarded a young man who developed size 44D breasts from taking Risperdal $2.5 million in damages. The jury found that Janssen failed to properly warn about the ability of Risperdal to cause gynecomastia.
- In November 2015, a jury awarded $1.75 million to a man who began taking Risperdal in 2003 for schizophrenia, who also developed gynecomastia.
- In July 2016, a jury awarded Andrew Yount of Tennessee $70 million in damages. Mr. Yount developed breasts after taking Risperdal as a five-year-old.
Johnson & Johnson also faces hundreds of lawsuits over its talc-based powders, which have been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Big Pharma was invented by the Rockefellers
Big Pharma Was Invented By The Rockefellers
The bitter truth is that when you go to your Western doctor, you are seen as a potential market for the medical factory’s products. For Big Pharma, there is no financial incentive to heal you, because a patient cured is a customer lost. Even if you are not sick, Big Pharma is still targeting you, trying to convince you that you are ill so that you will try its latest pill.
asheepnomore.net reports:
The Rockefellers, of course, are one of the most rich and powerful families of the elite black nobility. Behind their spurious facade of philanthropy, they are power-hungry tyrants intent on owning the entire world, and depopulating it through eugenics-based programs like forced sterilization, water fluoridation, abortions and vaccinations.
They have either majorly or fully created (and still dominate) the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, Planned Parenthood and many, many other organizations that either rule the world or influence culture to a large extent.
PETROLEUM DRUGS
Let’s go back in time to the late 1800s. John D. Rockefeller, a man quoted to have said “competition is sin”, is the head of the Rockefeller family and has just become very rich through extracting oil from the ground. Now he is looking for ways to capitalize even further with his oil, and he comes across the idea of using coal tar – a petroleum derivative – to make substances that affect the human mind, body and nervous system. These are called drugs, and they are excellent at masking or stopping symptoms, but overall do not cure the underlying cause of a disease.
DESTROYING ANY COMPETITION TO WESTERN MEDICINE
Rockefeller saw that there were many types of doctors and healing modalities in existence at that time, from chiropractic to naturopathy to homeopathy to holistic medicine to herbal medicine and more. He wanted to eliminate the competitors of western medicine (the only modality which would propose drugs and radiation as treatment, thus enriching Rockefeller who owned the means to produce these treatments), so he hired a man called Abraham Flexner to submit a report to Congress in 1910.
This report “concluded” that there were too many doctors and medical schools in America, and that all the natural healing modalities which had existed for hundreds or thousands of years were unscientific quackery. It called for the standardization of medical education, whereby only the allopathic-based AMA be allowed to grant medical school licenses in the US.
Sadly, Congress acted upon the conclusions and made them law. Incredibly, allopathy became the standard mainstream modality, even though its 3 main methods of treatment in the 1800s had been blood-letting, surgery and the injection of toxic heavy metals like lead and mercury to supposedly displace disease! It should be noted that hemp was also demonized and criminalized not long after this, not because there is anything dangerous about it, but because it was a huge threat (as both medicine and fuel) to the Rockefeller drug and oil industries, respectively.
The story doesn’t stop there. Rockefeller and another elite leader Carnegie used their tax-exempt Foundations, from 1913 on, to offer huge grants to the best medical schools all over America – on the proviso that only an allopathic-based curriculum be taught, and that some of their agents be allowed to sit on the Board of Directors. They called this “efficient” philanthropy, which, when through the Orwellian translation unit, means they wanted a return on their investment.
They systematically dismantled the curricula of these schools by removing any mention of the natural healing power of herbs and plants, or of the importance of diet to health. The result is a system which to this day churns out doctors who are, almost always, utterly clueless about nutrition and disregard the idea that what you eat can actually heal or hurt you.
A couple of decades after this, another law was passed that further entrenched western medicine in America. The Hill-Burton Act of 1946 gave hospitals grants for construction and modernization, on the condition they provide free healthcare to anyone in need, without discrimination of any kind. Although there were good sides to this, the downside was that once people had become dependent on this system for their healthcare needs – especially those on pharmaceutical pills which need to be taken day after day without end – the system switched into a paid system, and the Rockefellers found themselves with new lifelong customers.
The bitter truth is that, in general, when you go to your Western doctor, you are seen as a potential market for the medical factory’s products. For Big Pharma, there is no financial incentive to heal you, because a patient cured is a customer lost. Even if you are not sick, Big Pharma is still targeting you, trying to convince you that you are ill (e.g. with psychiatry’s ridiculous list of fictitious diseases, many of them fake) so that you will try its latest pill. Pregnant women who go to the doctor are treated like this, and peddled intravenous fluid bags, fetal monitors, ultrasound (radiation for a vulnerable baby), a host of drugs, the totally unnecessary episiotomy, and – to top it all off – the Caesarean delivery!
BIO-PIRACY: THE BUSINESS MODEL OF WESTERN MEDICINE’S BIG PHARMA CARTEL
Remember, all these synthetic drugs are isolates. Many are derived from plant compounds, but because Nature cannot be patented and sold, Big Pharma has no interest in natural cures. What they do instead is engage in bio-piracy – research natural compounds, copy them (or modify them slightly) in a lab, then try to steal and patent them.
If they get a patent, they then market their pill as a wonder drug while simultaneously (through fake scientific research) suppress and criticize the original plant as being worthless, so you won’t go to the source of the cure. Ironically, guess what type of medicine John D. Rockefeller used and the British Royal Family still uses? Homeopathy!
Modern western medicine seems to have lost the supposed point of its existence: healing people. In his revealing book “Confessions of a Medical Heretic“, Dr. Robert Mendolsohn quotes an article entitled “Cleveland’s Marvelous Medical Factory” which boasted of the Cleveland Clinic’s “accomplishments last year: 2,980 open-heart operations, 1.3 million laboratory tests, 73,320 electrocardiograms, 7,770 full-body x-ray scans, 24,368 surgical procedures.”
Seems fancy, yet none of these procedures has been proven to have anything to do with maintaining or restoring health. When people get screened for a disease, they are being subjected to dangerous radiation (more money for the Rockefellers) which harms tissue and can end up causing the exact disease it is supposed to be protecting against – as happens daily with the mammogram scam, designed to drum up new breast cancer clients.
The Rockefellers and other elites use philanthropy as a tool for control. It’s social engineering with a nice PR sheen. A free lunch is not really free, whether private (Rockefeller-style western medicine) or public/governmental (Obama-style socialized medicine), because even if you get something at no cost, you are required to give up your data and your privacy. They want you dependent on their system – then they’ll raise the rates once you’re trapped.
This is big business – and it’s also a big killer. Dr. Barbara Starfield published a study in the year 2000 that found that there were 225,000 iatrogenic (allopathic doctor caused) deaths in the US every year. However, this was only counting direct deaths; when you factor in all indirect deaths, as Dr. Gary Null did in 2011 in his report Death by Medicine, the figure is closer to 784,000 per year! That’s 7.8 million people dead from western medicine every 10 years!
Null concluded: “It is evident that the American medical system is the leading cause of death and injury in the United States …”
Whenever a lot of people die in a staged false flag attack (like 3000 people on 9/11) or in a staged mind control shooting (like 50 or so people) we hear all about it on the media. Yet between 616 and 2147 Americans are dying every day from Rockefeller Western medicine, and we don’t hear a thing!
NATURAL SOLUTIONS THAT SURPASS ROCKEFELLER-CREATED WESTERN MEDICINE
At this point let us turn from the problem to the solutions – and fortunately there are many. The famous ancient Greek physician Hippocrates wrote:
“Nature heals. The doctor’s task consists in strengthening the natural healing powers, to direct them, and especially not to interfere with them.”
The immune system is your number one defense against any disease – not a vaccine. Most natural medicine is designed to treat the body holistically, not to “cure” one disease only to have it transform and mutate into another ailment. When you take plants and herbs as medicine, you normally take the whole food, not an isolate, because it is based on a holistic understanding.
Likewise, Traditional Chinese Medicine defines all disease as stagnation and treats sickness as an imbalance to be brought back into balance. What is the point of transferring an imbalance in one area into an imbalance in another area? None, unless you are trying to profit off disease like Big Pharma. It is not real healing.
There are so many natural cures and remedies out there, if you take the time to look. Two examples among thousands are turmeric which will do more for your blood pressure and diabetes than any drug can, and apricot kernels (rich in laetrile which selectively kills cancer cells and leaves healthy ones intact) which will handle cancer better than chemotherapy. The Gerson Therapy has also healed thousands of “terminal” cancer patients who were told by doctors of western medicine, “there’s nothing more we can do for you.”
Western medicine has its time and place, and its strengths and weaknesses. Western medicine may be a good system in a critical emergency and for complicated surgical procedures, but for general conditions, there are so many better alternatives. Time to start exploring them.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Natural Remedies for Body Oder
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda believes that body odour is the result of ama (toxins in the body). When ama accumulates in the system, it is released through the skin, creating unpleasant-smelling perspiration.As always the fastest most effective way to receive tailored advice to your own situation, you should visit a local licensed practitioner. Find your closest Ayurvedic practitioners here
Here are some remedies your practitioner may recommend:
Following a natural, whole foods diet, drink plenty of warm water throughout the day and avoid cold drinks.
Exercise daily – walking, swimming and yoga are all recommended.
Consume herbs such as alfalfa, parsley and rosemary that have antibacterial properties and therefore tackle body odour by reducing bacteria.
Take tiphala – an Ayurvedic treatment made up of three fruits to cleanse and strengthen the digestive system and thereby reduce ama.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), excessive underarm sweating is a sign of heat accumulation and is related to the liver and heart meridians. The heat accumulation may result from poor diet, stress, lack of sleep, or malfunctioning organs. When this heat affects the liver or heart meridians, it is transmitted to the armpits, which in turn sweat profusely. TCM addresses the problem by clearing the heat from the appropriate meridian and organ so that internal harmony can be resumed.To receive bespoke advice based upon your own situation you should visit a local licensed practitioner. Find your closest Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners here
You may wish to discuss the following with your practitioner:
General – kombucha – a fermented Chinese tea, high in probiotics and “system purifiers.” Eliminates toxins and body odor.
For liver deficiency and heat accumulation –anemarrhena rhizome, amur corktree bark, oyster shell (calcined) and ephedra root.
For heat accumulated in heart meridian – ginseng , dwarf lily-turf tuber and schisandra
For damp-heat irritation – astragalus root, white peony root, cassia twig and vinegar.
For yin deficiency leading to internal heat –rehmannia root & dwarf lily-turf tuber
Aromatherapy
Certain essential oils are well known for anti-bacterial properties as well as their lovely fragrance. Effective oils for body odor are: bergamot, lavender, lemongrass (very strong so ensure it is well diluted in a carrier oil), peppermint, tea-tree. Never put the oils directly on the skin under the armpits, as the area is very sensitive. Always blend with carrier oil (such as coconut oil) before direct contact with skin. They can also be added to bath water and included in a homemade deodorant.Homeopathic Medicine
Owing to the principles behind homeopathy it is essential you see a licensed practitioner to receive your own personalized prescription. Find your closest Homeopath hereHepar sulph and Sulfur may be suggested, as both are popular homeopathic remedies for treating unpleasant body odor.
Herbs
Drink a cup of sage tea daily.Peppermint – the ingestion of peppermint freshen breath, eases digestion, helping to metabolize foods and other toxins, which improves overall body odor.
Use fresh rosemary in your cooking – it is a good source of zinc which plays a role in reducing body odor.
Include parsley in your diet – it is rich in odor neutralizing chlorophyll and contains other antibacterial elements.
Add oregano leaf to meals – is a high anti-oxidant food which fights odor causing bacteria.
Other
Exercise:It is important that you exercise regularly to boost circulation and encourage the elimination of toxins. A fantastic form of exercise is rebounding (jumping on a mini-trampoline) it doesn’t create excessive sweating but it does work your body on the inside as well as the outside. It is a fantastic way to detox the body and a great way to relieve stress.
Juice Therapy:
Drink fresh-squeezed, organic vegetable juices once or twice a day. Find recipes here: www.juicemaster.com/recipes.
Lifestyle:
Wash your entire body twice daily with a natural antibacterial soap such as a tea-tree oil soap (or make your own. Pay special attention to problem areas and dry yourself thoroughly (bacteria thrives more in a moist environment).
Recipe for tea-tree oil soap:
- 2 cups of glycerin soap base (source natural variety with no added nasties)
- 2 tablespoons of tea tree oil
Shaving the armpits regularly has been found to help body odor control in the underarms.
Get rid of old sweat stained clothes that still hold a sweaty aroma. Always ensure that your clothes are cleaned regularly and avoid wearing the same close fitted clothes between washes.
Flower remedies
The Bach Flower Remedy Crabapple aids in cleansing and detoxification. It is the most popular flower remedy in treating skin conditions. It can be taken orally, with 3 drops added to water 3 times a day.
Natural Remedies for Bipolar Disorder
As always the fastest most effective way to receive tailored advice to your own situation, you should visit a local licensed practitioner. Find your closest Ayurvedic practitioners here.
Here are some remedies that your practitioner may suggest:
Here are some remedies that your practitioner may suggest:
Hare’s Ear Root
Known in Chinese as chai hu, this herb is known to restore the flow of qi in the chest area, especially the liver, benefiting mood and spirit, reducing anxiety and restoring mental and physical balances in the body. Hare’s ear root is also known as bupleurum, an herb native to eastern Asia. The herb looks like raw tea or elongated seeds, and is respected in China as being a “harmony herb.”
Peony Root Bark
Known as mu dan pi in Chinese, peony root bark is known as an herb that can settle the spirit or calm a condition known as heat, or fire, in the heart, which causes individuals to lose their spiritual connection with their body, resulting in depression and stress. Peony root bark restores harmony in the body, relieving symptoms of depression such as insomnia, and restoring shen, or mental harmony. An herbal formula combining peony and bupleurum is widely utilized to reduce irritability, mental instability and excessive emotions.
Cortex Albizzia Julbrissin (mimosa tree bark) is traditionally used to calm the spirit and relieve emotional constraint when the associated symptoms of bad temper, depression, insomnia, irritability and poor memory are present.
Mimosa tree flower is also used to relieve constrained Liver qi, and calm the spirit when the associated symptoms of insomnia, poor memory, irritability, epigastric pain, and feelings of pressure in the chest are present. Research has shown that the flower of the mimosa tree has a sedative effect.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical treatment designed to restore natural balances of qi, or energy, throughout the body. Acupuncture unblocks sluggish or slow channels of energy and blood flow, and mental outlook for conditions such as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, as well as bipolar depression. Acupuncture is often combined with herbal remedies and other modern methods of depression treatment protocols such as psychotherapy.
To ensure positive results, always check that the essential oil is a 100% pure plant distillation and that it comes from a reputable source.
Here are some remedies that your practitioner may suggest:
A different branch of homeopathy uses colours to stimulate the energy centres in the body. To make these remedies, coloured light is transformed into low potency dilutions and the colour remedies work directly on the energy system to stimulate, balance and tonify the chakras, which are the energy centres in the body. Indigo blue works on the brow chakra which controls and stimulates the pituitary functions and stimulates the mind. It can alleviate a “zombie-like” state. A dose of Indigo blue helps with emotional dramas, enabling the formation of clear thinking and allowing us to see the bigger picture when we are caught up in too much mental activity.
Gemstone Elixirs
Another therapy that can be used alongside homeopathy is gemstone elixirs. These are made from gems that have been found to have an affinity with the individual chakras or energy centers. Remedies made from diamond immersion have been useful for deep chronic depression. Rose quartz brings peace and calmness. Gemstone elixirs should be used only under the advice of a qualified homeopath.
Walnut tea, which contains high amounts of serotonin, a natural mood elevator.
The following can all promote calm and can help mitigate against the effects of stress.
Back flower remedies, discovered by British homeopathic physician Edward Bach in the early 20th century, are a safe and often highly effective self-care approach for dealing with a wide variety of mental health disorders. According to Dr. Bach, all illnesses are due, at least in part, to underlying mental and emotional issues that interfere with our connection with Spirit or divine energy. His research showed that energetic frequencies of the various 38 flower remedies he identified are able to resolve and heal mental and emotional imbalances to create overall health. The remedies are very easy to work with and in most cases patients can determine which remedies are most suited for their needs simply by referencing the following chart:
Agrimony—Suffering covered by a cheerful or brave facade. Distressed by argument or confrontation, may seek escape from pain or worry with addictive behavior through the use of food, drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol.
Aspen —Vague fears or anxiety of unknown origin. Apprehension, foreboding.
Beech—Critical, intolerant, or easily finding fault. May overreact with annoyance or irritability to the shortcomings of others.
Centaury—Willing servant, overly anxious to please, weak willed, or easily exploited/dominated by others. May neglect own needs to serve others. Avoids confrontation, difficulty saying “no.”
Cerato—Lacks confidence in own judgment. Little trust in inner guidance. Constantly seeks advice of others; therefore vulnerable to being misguided.
Cherry Plum—Fear of losing mental or physical control, of doing something desperate or violent. Tantrums, suicidal thoughts, impulse to do something thoughtless or known to be wrong. Fear of letting go. May be near nervous breakdown.
Chestnut Bud—Failure to learn from experience, repeats inappropriate patterns. Difficulty correcting mistakes.
Chicory—Loving, but with expectation of being loved in return. Possessive, emotionally needy, easily hurt or rejected.
Clematis—Lacks concentration, daydreams. Drowsy or “spacey” with a halfhearted interest in present circumstances. Inactive, ungrounded. Trouble materializing dreams.
Crab Apple—Cleansing remedy when feeling toxic, contaminated, or unclean. Ashamed of self-image. Fear of being contaminated. Need for cleanliness. Can be used to assist detoxification, if needed.
Elm—Overwhelmed by responsibilities. Normally capable, now doubts ability to perform tasks. Temporary feelings of inadequacy due to overload. Difficulty prioritizing.
Gentian—Mild despondency or discouragement due to setback, difficulty, or failed expectation. Negativity reverses easily with positive events or successes.
Gorse—Helplessness, hopelessness, sense of futility. Convinced situation will not improve; may not be willing to try remedies.
Heather—Self-centered, self-obsessed, or self-absorbed. Seeks the companionship of anyone who will listen to them. Constant chatterer, poor listener, unhappy if left alone.
Holly—Strongly felt negative feelings: hatred, envy, jealousy, suspicion, revenge, or wrath.
Honeysuckle—Dwelling in the past: old traumas, nostalgia, homesickness, regrets for happier times. Little expectation of future happiness.
Hornbeam—Mental fatigue and tiredness; procrastination. Weary before day or task begins, the “Monday morning” feeling. Difficulty starting.
Impatiens—Impatience, irritability, restlessness, or frustration with slow moving people and events. Quick in thought and action, requires all things to be done without delay. May prefer to work alone.
Larch—Lacks self-confidence despite being capable. Feels inferior. Anticipates failure; may refuse to make effort to succeed.
Mimulus– Everyday fear of known things: heights, public speaking, pain, water, illness, flying, poverty, other people, being alone, etc. For the shy, nervous, or timid personality type.
Mustard-Sudden deep gloom, depression, melancholia, or heavy sadness with no known cause. Condition may come and go.
Oak-Struggling on despite difficulties. Does not give up even if ill or overworked. Strong sense of responsibility and determination. Difficulty resting when exhausted.
Olive-Complete mental and physical exhaustion, sapped energy with no reserve-for example, after a long personal ordeal or illness.
Pine-Guilt or self-reproach, feels unworthy or undeserving. May blame self for another person’s mistakes. Not satisfied with own success.
Red Chestnut-Fear for the well-being of others, fearing the worst will happen to their loved ones.
Rock Rose-Terror or any great fear (panic, nightmares, etc.).
Rock Water-Self-denial. Strict, perhaps rigid, adherence to a living style or to religious, personal, or social disciplines. Tries to set an example.
Scleranthus– Difficulty in deciding between two choices, seeing value in both. Uncertainty.
Star of Bethlehem– Great unhappiness, grief, loss, trauma, after-effects of shock. Helpful after bereavement.
Sweet Chestnut– Unbearable anguish. Has reached the limits of endurance. Dark night of the soul, facing the abyss.
Vervain– Fixed ideas, over-enthusiasm. Attempts to teach, convert, convince, save the world. Champion of justice. Energetic, intense or driven.
Vine– Overly strong-willed, capable, may become dictatorial or tyrannical. May disregard rights or needs of others. May be power-hungry or merciless.
Walnut– Protection from negative influences or pressures and from the effects of change. Stabilizes emotionally during periods of transition: puberty, adolescence, menopause, aging, job change, new home, relationships, etc. Breaks links to past; facilitates freedom to move forward.
Water Violet– Loners, quiet, aloof, self-reliant. They go their own way and leave others to go theirs. Prefers to bear health or other challenges alone.
White Chestnut– Persistent unwanted thoughts. Mental arguments, worries, or repetitious thoughts that prevent peace of mind and disrupt concentration.
Wild Oat– Career uncertainty, unfulfilled ambition, or boredom with present status and course in life. Although capable and talented, is unclear on which of many paths to take. Frustration or dissatisfaction may result.
Wild Rose– Resigned or apathetic. Indifferent to life’s circumstances. Will surrender to health or other problems. Rarely complains. Little effort to improve things or find joy. Emotionally flat or dull.
Willow– Resentful or bitter toward life, blames others. Self-pity over misfortune (“Poor me!”). Sees self as victim.
Rescue Remedy®, an all-purpose flower essence treatment developed by Dr. Bach for general feelings of mental and emotional upset and stress, can also be useful.
The Bach flower essences, in addition to being safe, can also be used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches, and have been shown to make remarkable differences in patients who initially failed to respond to other treatment approaches.
Exercise:
Get out in the sun and go for a walk, look at things far away.
Practice yoga – The physical postures and breathing exercises comprising the practice of yoga have long been proven by scientific research to promote feelings of relaxation while simultaneously strengthening the body. Research conducted since the 1970s has shown that regular yoga practice not only relieves stress, and stressful emotions such as anxiety and depression, but also improves blood pressure rates and overall cardiovascular health. Yoga is also effective for reducing pain, improving gastrointestinal and respiratory function, and for improving cognitive function and enhancing sight and hearing. Note: If you are just beginning to explore yoga, it is recommended that you initially do so under the guidance of a trained yoga instructor who can guide you to become aware of the subtleties involved in each yoga posture as well as the corresponding method of breathing.
Invest in a Teeter hang up unit (Inversion Table).
Use a Hyper-gravity and vibration plate: www.hypergravity.net.
Bouncing on a rebounder, taking an exercise class, stretching and playing physical games such as tennis or golf are all recommended forms of exercise to help combat depression.
Reflexology
Reflexology helps you clear away the stress and turmoil of everyday life. Your body will respond with gradually increasing mental and physical clarity as you experience the careful manipulation of specific reflex points on the foot. The reflex points to work on are the head, pituitary, diaphragm, lungs, kidneys and adrenals and thoracic vertebrae. Gentle pressure is applied to the points to stimulate the body’s own healing system and help boost the immune system. Find your closest Reflexology practitioner here.
Journaling
By regularly writing down your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions in a journal, you can help yourself to better understand the underlying issues in your life that can be contributing to your mental and emotional problems, gaining new insights in the process that can empower you to heal. Research has also shown that the daily practice of journaling can also help to improve physical health symptoms. In addition, journaling can be an effective way for releasing yourself from the chain of negative emotions linked to past traumas, as well as phobias. A specific journaling technique known as desensitization can help you to accomplish this. To deal with traumas, simply allow yourself to re-experience all that you can recall of the traumatic event. Write down everything that occurs to you as vividly as you can, so that you use all of your senses. Initially, you may feel the fears and other emotions you associate with the event. By writing about the event on a daily basis, however, eventually you will find yourself becoming detached from or desensitized to the event so that it no longer affects you. In the process, you may also discover elements of the experience that escaped you when the event happened, which can provide you with further clarity and peace of mind. You can work with phobias in a similar fashion. Instead of “reliving” a past event on paper, imagine an experience that would typically trigger your phobia. Over time, you will find that whatever you imagine has only the power over you that you give it, making it easier to let go of your fears.
Biological (Holistic) Dentistry: According to pioneering biological dentist Hal A. Huggins, D.D.S., many mental and emotional problems, including anxiety, depression, irritability, and suicidal tendencies, can significantly be improved, and in many cases completely eliminated, by removing toxic dental amalgams that contain mercury.
Biofeedback Training: Biofeedback training can result in dramatic improvements in patients’ ability to manage stress, thereby improving overall mental health symptoms. In addition, research has shown that biofeedback is also helpful for dealing with various mental health problems, including anxiety, chronic phobias, and hyperactivity (have we got a link to this)
Energy Psychology: Energy psychology combined with techniques from acupressure and kinesiology, often in conjunction with affirmations and healing breathing techniques can resolve blockages or disturbances in a person’s “bioenergy field,” sometimes referred to as the “aura.” According to the theory behind energy psychology, a large degree of mental and emotional problems have their root in the bioenergy field, where they affect us in much the same way that faulty software can cause problems in a computer’s hard drive. Practitioners of energy psychology have their patients think about or emotionally re-experience the mental and/or emotional problems that are causing them difficulties. As they do so, they also tap specific acupuncture meridian points in order to balance out and free trapped energies. Once this occurs, patients often find that they are completely free of their problems.
There are a variety of healing therapies that fall under the energy psychology umbrella, such as emotional freedom technique (EFT), Thought Therapy, and Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods (developed by Fred Gallo, Ph.D., who coined the phrase “energy psychology”). In recent years, such therapies have gained widespread acceptance among mental health professionals in the fields of both conventional and alternative medicine because of how effective they are for rapidly resolving a wide variety of mental health disorders.
Energy psychology has been shown to be particularly useful for treating addiction, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorders, and unhealthy feelings of chronic anger, guilt, loneliness, rage, and rejection.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., in 1990, EMDR has become one of the most rapidly growing therapies in the field of mind/body medicine, and is used by more than 20,000 psychotherapists as a primary treatment for a variety of mental health disorders, including addiction, anxiety, stress, and, most especially, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that EMDR has up to a 90 percent success rate for resolving PTSD caused by rape, natural disasters, catastrophic illness, the loss of a loved one, or other traumas. In most cases, complete resolution of PTSD occurs with three sessions or less of EMDR.
Juice Therapy: It is highly recommended that one does colon cleansing prior to juice therapy. Juice therapy involves juice fasting under the supervision of a holistic health practitioner. These short fasts can often improve overall mood, as well as aid the body in eliminating toxins that can trigger mental health problems.
Magnetic Therapy: According to Dr. Philpott, M.D., a variety of mental health disorders can be caused by electromagnetic imbalances in the body. If this is the case, then you can use magnetic therapy to correct and restore balance to your body’s electromagnetic system using magnets that are placed on various acupuncture meridian points on the body. In the field of psychiatry, magnetic therapy is replacing electro-convulsive therapy for depression and other major mental disorders. In addition, magnetic therapy is replacing tranquilizers, antidepressants and anti-seizure medications in the treatment of major mental disorders. Anxiety, tension, depression, obsessions and compulsions can be alleviated with a negative magnetic field application to the brain.
What follows are guidelines for using magnet therapy to help resolve mental health disorders:
The treatment for mental illnesses is, first and foremost, to eliminate all exposure to any and all foods, chemicals, and inhalants that cause allergic reactions, and to simultaneously improve nutrition levels. It is also important to calm the electrical activity and excessive dopamine production in the brain. In order to accomplish this, bilateral placement of a negative magnetic field on the right and left temporal areas provides maximum control. Usually, most mental symptoms can be controlled within ten minutes by using ceramic or neodymium disc magnets in this manner.
All those with mental illnesses should sleep on a magnetic bed pad, composed of 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 inch mini-block magnets placed 1½ inches apart. Also, place magnets at the crown of the head (four 4 x 6 x 1 inch magnets placed ¾ inches apart). These can be raised or lowered, depending on the height of the pillow, with the top of the head as close as possible to the magnets.
At night, sleep with a 5 x 12 inch multi-magnet flexible mat crosswise on the lower abdomen. In the center of this mat, place a 4 x 6 x ½ inch magnet lengthwise on the body, held in place with a 4 x 52 inch body wrap. This placement will help rid the body of any viral, fungal, or parasitic infections anywhere in the pelvic area. It will also stimulate the intestinal wall to produce melatonin, an important hormone for sleep and mood. At night, place a 5 x 12 inch double magnet, multi-magnet flexible mat with six mini-blocks 1½ inches apart on the positive pole side over the front of the chest; hold in place with a 4 x 52 inch body wrap. This treats the heart, lungs, thymus gland, and, in women, the breasts.
It is important to treat the heart with magnets because the water and oxygen flowing through the heart will be magnetized and carried to the entire body. Also, when sitting down, use a comfort chair pad with magnets in the seat and back.
For treating most mental symptoms, use the 1½ x ½ inch ceramic disc magnets; a headband can align the magnets bi-temporally. This treatment usually requires about ten minutes to relieve major symptoms, but the more hours of negative field magnetic exposure, the better.
For obsessive-compulsiveness, place a 4 x 6 x ½ inch ceramic magnet on the back of the head. An alternative is to place a 4 x 6 x 1/8 inch plastiform magnet directly over the occiput (base of the cranium at the back of the head), with a neodymium disc magnet over the center, as well as a ceramic disc on the left temporal area.
For anxieties and phobias, place a 1½ x ½ inch ceramic disc magnet on the left temporal area and another on the forehead. A negative magnetic field applied to the forehead encourages relaxation, increases alertness, and improves memory. The usual treatment is bi-temporal placement (just above and in front of the ears) of 1½ x ½ inch ceramic disc magnets, held in place with a 2 x 26 inch headband. This treatment is also effective for tension, depression, and obsessions.
Depression, delusions, and hallucinations are usually best handled with bi-temporal (in front of and near the top of the ears) placement of ceramic disc magnets. Centered in the temporal areas of the head are the amygdala; treating the amygdala can calm down the entire brain.
Orthomolecular Medicine: Orthomolecular medicine uses diet and nutritional supplements to treat mental health disorders. The term itself was first coined in 1968 by two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, Ph.D., to explain the connection between proper nutrition and mental health. However, the use of nutritional supplements to treat mental health conditions dates back to the 1950s and the work of physicians such as Carl Pfeiffer, Abram Hoffer, and Humprhey Osmond, who discovered that nutritional imbalances were often involved with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, which is often accompanied by deficiencies of vitamin B3 (niacin). Since that time, numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the link between nutritional deficiencies and mental health problems, and have also shown that proper nutritional supplementation-sometimes at dosages far beyond those of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)-can significantly improve overall mental and emotional health, as well as cognition and mental function, and can also result in healthier personal behavior. Despite the abundance of research that validates orthomolecular medicine’s effectiveness in this regard, conventional physicians and mental health specialists continue to ignore the powerful, positive effects it can provide.
Orthomolecular medicine requires the help of a health care professional trained in this field. In addition, the supplements that are used, along with their dosages, are individualized and based on each person’s unique biochemical and nutritional needs. To determine each patient’s nutritional requirements, orthomolecular physicians employ a variety of diagnostic tests to ascertain the values of as many as 120 different nutritional factors, based on blood, urine, and hair analysis, as well as such other factors as amino acid, protein, vitamin, mineral, enzyme, electrolyte, and histamine levels, as well as thyroid, kidney and liver function, and any possible food and environmental allergies.
Other simple but effective ways to lift your mood:
Other helpful therapies for treating mental health disorders include Acupressure, Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Bodywork (Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Feldenkrais, and Rolfing), Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (electrodermal screening, Ondamed), Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Sound Therapy. See Glossary for descriptions.
Yoga – The physical postures and breathing exercises comprising the practice of yoga have long been proven by scientific research to promote feelings of relaxation while simultaneously strengthening the body. Research conducted since the 1970s has shown that regular yoga practice not only relieves stress, and stressful emotions such as anxiety and depression, but also improves blood pressure rates and overall cardiovascular health. Yoga is also effective for reducing pain, improving gastrointestinal and respiratory function, and for improving cognitive function and enhancing sight and hearing.
Note: If you are just beginning to explore yoga, it is recommended that you initially do so under the guidance of a trained yoga instructor who can guide you to become aware of the subtleties involved in each yoga posture as well as the corresponding method of breathing.
Qigong – Is a wonderful form of exercise, breath work and meditation to relieve stress and tension in the body. See article section for more information about the art of qigong.
Here are some remedies that your practitioner may suggest:
- Yogaraj Guggul : A useful and traditional herb mixture
- Asafoetida (Hing)
- Ashwagadha
- Musta, Mustaka
- Tulsi (Tulasi), Krishnamul
- Bala
- Gudmar
- Shankh Pushpi
Traditional Chinese Medicine
To receive bespoke advice based upon your own situation you should visit a local licensed practitioner. Find your closest Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners here.Here are some remedies that your practitioner may suggest:
Hare’s Ear Root
Known in Chinese as chai hu, this herb is known to restore the flow of qi in the chest area, especially the liver, benefiting mood and spirit, reducing anxiety and restoring mental and physical balances in the body. Hare’s ear root is also known as bupleurum, an herb native to eastern Asia. The herb looks like raw tea or elongated seeds, and is respected in China as being a “harmony herb.”
Peony Root Bark
Known as mu dan pi in Chinese, peony root bark is known as an herb that can settle the spirit or calm a condition known as heat, or fire, in the heart, which causes individuals to lose their spiritual connection with their body, resulting in depression and stress. Peony root bark restores harmony in the body, relieving symptoms of depression such as insomnia, and restoring shen, or mental harmony. An herbal formula combining peony and bupleurum is widely utilized to reduce irritability, mental instability and excessive emotions.
Cortex Albizzia Julbrissin (mimosa tree bark) is traditionally used to calm the spirit and relieve emotional constraint when the associated symptoms of bad temper, depression, insomnia, irritability and poor memory are present.
Mimosa tree flower is also used to relieve constrained Liver qi, and calm the spirit when the associated symptoms of insomnia, poor memory, irritability, epigastric pain, and feelings of pressure in the chest are present. Research has shown that the flower of the mimosa tree has a sedative effect.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical treatment designed to restore natural balances of qi, or energy, throughout the body. Acupuncture unblocks sluggish or slow channels of energy and blood flow, and mental outlook for conditions such as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, as well as bipolar depression. Acupuncture is often combined with herbal remedies and other modern methods of depression treatment protocols such as psychotherapy.
Aromatherapy
The following essential oils can promote calm and soothe stress:- Chamomile
- Clary sage
- Lavender
- Sandalwood
- Ylang Ylang.
- Bergamot
- Geranium
- Jasmine
- Melissa
- Neroli
- Rose
To ensure positive results, always check that the essential oil is a 100% pure plant distillation and that it comes from a reputable source.
Homeopathic Medicine
Owing to the principles behind homeopathy it is essential you see a licensed practitioner to receive your own personalised prescription. Find your closest Homeopath hereHere are some remedies that your practitioner may suggest:
- Aurum Metallicum (gold)
- Cimacifuga (black cohosh)
- Plumbum (lead)
- Podophyllum (May apple plant)
- Radium Bromatum (radium bromide)
- Viscum Album (mistletoe)
A different branch of homeopathy uses colours to stimulate the energy centres in the body. To make these remedies, coloured light is transformed into low potency dilutions and the colour remedies work directly on the energy system to stimulate, balance and tonify the chakras, which are the energy centres in the body. Indigo blue works on the brow chakra which controls and stimulates the pituitary functions and stimulates the mind. It can alleviate a “zombie-like” state. A dose of Indigo blue helps with emotional dramas, enabling the formation of clear thinking and allowing us to see the bigger picture when we are caught up in too much mental activity.
Gemstone Elixirs
Another therapy that can be used alongside homeopathy is gemstone elixirs. These are made from gems that have been found to have an affinity with the individual chakras or energy centers. Remedies made from diamond immersion have been useful for deep chronic depression. Rose quartz brings peace and calmness. Gemstone elixirs should be used only under the advice of a qualified homeopath.
Herbs
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), which has been shown to act as a mild anti-depressant and to be useful for cases of anxiety and mild depression, as well as for sleep problems related to mental health disorders.Walnut tea, which contains high amounts of serotonin, a natural mood elevator.
The following can all promote calm and can help mitigate against the effects of stress.
- Chamomile
- Ginkgo biloba
- Milk thistle
- Passion flower
- Siberian ginseng
- Valerian root
Other
Bach Flower Remedies:Back flower remedies, discovered by British homeopathic physician Edward Bach in the early 20th century, are a safe and often highly effective self-care approach for dealing with a wide variety of mental health disorders. According to Dr. Bach, all illnesses are due, at least in part, to underlying mental and emotional issues that interfere with our connection with Spirit or divine energy. His research showed that energetic frequencies of the various 38 flower remedies he identified are able to resolve and heal mental and emotional imbalances to create overall health. The remedies are very easy to work with and in most cases patients can determine which remedies are most suited for their needs simply by referencing the following chart:
Agrimony—Suffering covered by a cheerful or brave facade. Distressed by argument or confrontation, may seek escape from pain or worry with addictive behavior through the use of food, drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol.
Aspen —Vague fears or anxiety of unknown origin. Apprehension, foreboding.
Beech—Critical, intolerant, or easily finding fault. May overreact with annoyance or irritability to the shortcomings of others.
Centaury—Willing servant, overly anxious to please, weak willed, or easily exploited/dominated by others. May neglect own needs to serve others. Avoids confrontation, difficulty saying “no.”
Cerato—Lacks confidence in own judgment. Little trust in inner guidance. Constantly seeks advice of others; therefore vulnerable to being misguided.
Cherry Plum—Fear of losing mental or physical control, of doing something desperate or violent. Tantrums, suicidal thoughts, impulse to do something thoughtless or known to be wrong. Fear of letting go. May be near nervous breakdown.
Chestnut Bud—Failure to learn from experience, repeats inappropriate patterns. Difficulty correcting mistakes.
Chicory—Loving, but with expectation of being loved in return. Possessive, emotionally needy, easily hurt or rejected.
Clematis—Lacks concentration, daydreams. Drowsy or “spacey” with a halfhearted interest in present circumstances. Inactive, ungrounded. Trouble materializing dreams.
Crab Apple—Cleansing remedy when feeling toxic, contaminated, or unclean. Ashamed of self-image. Fear of being contaminated. Need for cleanliness. Can be used to assist detoxification, if needed.
Elm—Overwhelmed by responsibilities. Normally capable, now doubts ability to perform tasks. Temporary feelings of inadequacy due to overload. Difficulty prioritizing.
Gentian—Mild despondency or discouragement due to setback, difficulty, or failed expectation. Negativity reverses easily with positive events or successes.
Gorse—Helplessness, hopelessness, sense of futility. Convinced situation will not improve; may not be willing to try remedies.
Heather—Self-centered, self-obsessed, or self-absorbed. Seeks the companionship of anyone who will listen to them. Constant chatterer, poor listener, unhappy if left alone.
Holly—Strongly felt negative feelings: hatred, envy, jealousy, suspicion, revenge, or wrath.
Honeysuckle—Dwelling in the past: old traumas, nostalgia, homesickness, regrets for happier times. Little expectation of future happiness.
Hornbeam—Mental fatigue and tiredness; procrastination. Weary before day or task begins, the “Monday morning” feeling. Difficulty starting.
Impatiens—Impatience, irritability, restlessness, or frustration with slow moving people and events. Quick in thought and action, requires all things to be done without delay. May prefer to work alone.
Larch—Lacks self-confidence despite being capable. Feels inferior. Anticipates failure; may refuse to make effort to succeed.
Mimulus– Everyday fear of known things: heights, public speaking, pain, water, illness, flying, poverty, other people, being alone, etc. For the shy, nervous, or timid personality type.
Mustard-Sudden deep gloom, depression, melancholia, or heavy sadness with no known cause. Condition may come and go.
Oak-Struggling on despite difficulties. Does not give up even if ill or overworked. Strong sense of responsibility and determination. Difficulty resting when exhausted.
Olive-Complete mental and physical exhaustion, sapped energy with no reserve-for example, after a long personal ordeal or illness.
Pine-Guilt or self-reproach, feels unworthy or undeserving. May blame self for another person’s mistakes. Not satisfied with own success.
Red Chestnut-Fear for the well-being of others, fearing the worst will happen to their loved ones.
Rock Rose-Terror or any great fear (panic, nightmares, etc.).
Rock Water-Self-denial. Strict, perhaps rigid, adherence to a living style or to religious, personal, or social disciplines. Tries to set an example.
Scleranthus– Difficulty in deciding between two choices, seeing value in both. Uncertainty.
Star of Bethlehem– Great unhappiness, grief, loss, trauma, after-effects of shock. Helpful after bereavement.
Sweet Chestnut– Unbearable anguish. Has reached the limits of endurance. Dark night of the soul, facing the abyss.
Vervain– Fixed ideas, over-enthusiasm. Attempts to teach, convert, convince, save the world. Champion of justice. Energetic, intense or driven.
Vine– Overly strong-willed, capable, may become dictatorial or tyrannical. May disregard rights or needs of others. May be power-hungry or merciless.
Walnut– Protection from negative influences or pressures and from the effects of change. Stabilizes emotionally during periods of transition: puberty, adolescence, menopause, aging, job change, new home, relationships, etc. Breaks links to past; facilitates freedom to move forward.
Water Violet– Loners, quiet, aloof, self-reliant. They go their own way and leave others to go theirs. Prefers to bear health or other challenges alone.
White Chestnut– Persistent unwanted thoughts. Mental arguments, worries, or repetitious thoughts that prevent peace of mind and disrupt concentration.
Wild Oat– Career uncertainty, unfulfilled ambition, or boredom with present status and course in life. Although capable and talented, is unclear on which of many paths to take. Frustration or dissatisfaction may result.
Wild Rose– Resigned or apathetic. Indifferent to life’s circumstances. Will surrender to health or other problems. Rarely complains. Little effort to improve things or find joy. Emotionally flat or dull.
Willow– Resentful or bitter toward life, blames others. Self-pity over misfortune (“Poor me!”). Sees self as victim.
Rescue Remedy®, an all-purpose flower essence treatment developed by Dr. Bach for general feelings of mental and emotional upset and stress, can also be useful.
The Bach flower essences, in addition to being safe, can also be used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches, and have been shown to make remarkable differences in patients who initially failed to respond to other treatment approaches.
Exercise:
Get out in the sun and go for a walk, look at things far away.
Practice yoga – The physical postures and breathing exercises comprising the practice of yoga have long been proven by scientific research to promote feelings of relaxation while simultaneously strengthening the body. Research conducted since the 1970s has shown that regular yoga practice not only relieves stress, and stressful emotions such as anxiety and depression, but also improves blood pressure rates and overall cardiovascular health. Yoga is also effective for reducing pain, improving gastrointestinal and respiratory function, and for improving cognitive function and enhancing sight and hearing. Note: If you are just beginning to explore yoga, it is recommended that you initially do so under the guidance of a trained yoga instructor who can guide you to become aware of the subtleties involved in each yoga posture as well as the corresponding method of breathing.
Invest in a Teeter hang up unit (Inversion Table).
Use a Hyper-gravity and vibration plate: www.hypergravity.net.
Bouncing on a rebounder, taking an exercise class, stretching and playing physical games such as tennis or golf are all recommended forms of exercise to help combat depression.
Reflexology
Reflexology helps you clear away the stress and turmoil of everyday life. Your body will respond with gradually increasing mental and physical clarity as you experience the careful manipulation of specific reflex points on the foot. The reflex points to work on are the head, pituitary, diaphragm, lungs, kidneys and adrenals and thoracic vertebrae. Gentle pressure is applied to the points to stimulate the body’s own healing system and help boost the immune system. Find your closest Reflexology practitioner here.
Journaling
By regularly writing down your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions in a journal, you can help yourself to better understand the underlying issues in your life that can be contributing to your mental and emotional problems, gaining new insights in the process that can empower you to heal. Research has also shown that the daily practice of journaling can also help to improve physical health symptoms. In addition, journaling can be an effective way for releasing yourself from the chain of negative emotions linked to past traumas, as well as phobias. A specific journaling technique known as desensitization can help you to accomplish this. To deal with traumas, simply allow yourself to re-experience all that you can recall of the traumatic event. Write down everything that occurs to you as vividly as you can, so that you use all of your senses. Initially, you may feel the fears and other emotions you associate with the event. By writing about the event on a daily basis, however, eventually you will find yourself becoming detached from or desensitized to the event so that it no longer affects you. In the process, you may also discover elements of the experience that escaped you when the event happened, which can provide you with further clarity and peace of mind. You can work with phobias in a similar fashion. Instead of “reliving” a past event on paper, imagine an experience that would typically trigger your phobia. Over time, you will find that whatever you imagine has only the power over you that you give it, making it easier to let go of your fears.
Biological (Holistic) Dentistry: According to pioneering biological dentist Hal A. Huggins, D.D.S., many mental and emotional problems, including anxiety, depression, irritability, and suicidal tendencies, can significantly be improved, and in many cases completely eliminated, by removing toxic dental amalgams that contain mercury.
Biofeedback Training: Biofeedback training can result in dramatic improvements in patients’ ability to manage stress, thereby improving overall mental health symptoms. In addition, research has shown that biofeedback is also helpful for dealing with various mental health problems, including anxiety, chronic phobias, and hyperactivity (have we got a link to this)
Energy Psychology: Energy psychology combined with techniques from acupressure and kinesiology, often in conjunction with affirmations and healing breathing techniques can resolve blockages or disturbances in a person’s “bioenergy field,” sometimes referred to as the “aura.” According to the theory behind energy psychology, a large degree of mental and emotional problems have their root in the bioenergy field, where they affect us in much the same way that faulty software can cause problems in a computer’s hard drive. Practitioners of energy psychology have their patients think about or emotionally re-experience the mental and/or emotional problems that are causing them difficulties. As they do so, they also tap specific acupuncture meridian points in order to balance out and free trapped energies. Once this occurs, patients often find that they are completely free of their problems.
There are a variety of healing therapies that fall under the energy psychology umbrella, such as emotional freedom technique (EFT), Thought Therapy, and Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods (developed by Fred Gallo, Ph.D., who coined the phrase “energy psychology”). In recent years, such therapies have gained widespread acceptance among mental health professionals in the fields of both conventional and alternative medicine because of how effective they are for rapidly resolving a wide variety of mental health disorders.
Energy psychology has been shown to be particularly useful for treating addiction, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorders, and unhealthy feelings of chronic anger, guilt, loneliness, rage, and rejection.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., in 1990, EMDR has become one of the most rapidly growing therapies in the field of mind/body medicine, and is used by more than 20,000 psychotherapists as a primary treatment for a variety of mental health disorders, including addiction, anxiety, stress, and, most especially, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that EMDR has up to a 90 percent success rate for resolving PTSD caused by rape, natural disasters, catastrophic illness, the loss of a loved one, or other traumas. In most cases, complete resolution of PTSD occurs with three sessions or less of EMDR.
Juice Therapy: It is highly recommended that one does colon cleansing prior to juice therapy. Juice therapy involves juice fasting under the supervision of a holistic health practitioner. These short fasts can often improve overall mood, as well as aid the body in eliminating toxins that can trigger mental health problems.
Magnetic Therapy: According to Dr. Philpott, M.D., a variety of mental health disorders can be caused by electromagnetic imbalances in the body. If this is the case, then you can use magnetic therapy to correct and restore balance to your body’s electromagnetic system using magnets that are placed on various acupuncture meridian points on the body. In the field of psychiatry, magnetic therapy is replacing electro-convulsive therapy for depression and other major mental disorders. In addition, magnetic therapy is replacing tranquilizers, antidepressants and anti-seizure medications in the treatment of major mental disorders. Anxiety, tension, depression, obsessions and compulsions can be alleviated with a negative magnetic field application to the brain.
What follows are guidelines for using magnet therapy to help resolve mental health disorders:
The treatment for mental illnesses is, first and foremost, to eliminate all exposure to any and all foods, chemicals, and inhalants that cause allergic reactions, and to simultaneously improve nutrition levels. It is also important to calm the electrical activity and excessive dopamine production in the brain. In order to accomplish this, bilateral placement of a negative magnetic field on the right and left temporal areas provides maximum control. Usually, most mental symptoms can be controlled within ten minutes by using ceramic or neodymium disc magnets in this manner.
All those with mental illnesses should sleep on a magnetic bed pad, composed of 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 inch mini-block magnets placed 1½ inches apart. Also, place magnets at the crown of the head (four 4 x 6 x 1 inch magnets placed ¾ inches apart). These can be raised or lowered, depending on the height of the pillow, with the top of the head as close as possible to the magnets.
At night, sleep with a 5 x 12 inch multi-magnet flexible mat crosswise on the lower abdomen. In the center of this mat, place a 4 x 6 x ½ inch magnet lengthwise on the body, held in place with a 4 x 52 inch body wrap. This placement will help rid the body of any viral, fungal, or parasitic infections anywhere in the pelvic area. It will also stimulate the intestinal wall to produce melatonin, an important hormone for sleep and mood. At night, place a 5 x 12 inch double magnet, multi-magnet flexible mat with six mini-blocks 1½ inches apart on the positive pole side over the front of the chest; hold in place with a 4 x 52 inch body wrap. This treats the heart, lungs, thymus gland, and, in women, the breasts.
It is important to treat the heart with magnets because the water and oxygen flowing through the heart will be magnetized and carried to the entire body. Also, when sitting down, use a comfort chair pad with magnets in the seat and back.
For treating most mental symptoms, use the 1½ x ½ inch ceramic disc magnets; a headband can align the magnets bi-temporally. This treatment usually requires about ten minutes to relieve major symptoms, but the more hours of negative field magnetic exposure, the better.
For obsessive-compulsiveness, place a 4 x 6 x ½ inch ceramic magnet on the back of the head. An alternative is to place a 4 x 6 x 1/8 inch plastiform magnet directly over the occiput (base of the cranium at the back of the head), with a neodymium disc magnet over the center, as well as a ceramic disc on the left temporal area.
For anxieties and phobias, place a 1½ x ½ inch ceramic disc magnet on the left temporal area and another on the forehead. A negative magnetic field applied to the forehead encourages relaxation, increases alertness, and improves memory. The usual treatment is bi-temporal placement (just above and in front of the ears) of 1½ x ½ inch ceramic disc magnets, held in place with a 2 x 26 inch headband. This treatment is also effective for tension, depression, and obsessions.
Depression, delusions, and hallucinations are usually best handled with bi-temporal (in front of and near the top of the ears) placement of ceramic disc magnets. Centered in the temporal areas of the head are the amygdala; treating the amygdala can calm down the entire brain.
Orthomolecular Medicine: Orthomolecular medicine uses diet and nutritional supplements to treat mental health disorders. The term itself was first coined in 1968 by two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, Ph.D., to explain the connection between proper nutrition and mental health. However, the use of nutritional supplements to treat mental health conditions dates back to the 1950s and the work of physicians such as Carl Pfeiffer, Abram Hoffer, and Humprhey Osmond, who discovered that nutritional imbalances were often involved with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, which is often accompanied by deficiencies of vitamin B3 (niacin). Since that time, numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the link between nutritional deficiencies and mental health problems, and have also shown that proper nutritional supplementation-sometimes at dosages far beyond those of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)-can significantly improve overall mental and emotional health, as well as cognition and mental function, and can also result in healthier personal behavior. Despite the abundance of research that validates orthomolecular medicine’s effectiveness in this regard, conventional physicians and mental health specialists continue to ignore the powerful, positive effects it can provide.
Orthomolecular medicine requires the help of a health care professional trained in this field. In addition, the supplements that are used, along with their dosages, are individualized and based on each person’s unique biochemical and nutritional needs. To determine each patient’s nutritional requirements, orthomolecular physicians employ a variety of diagnostic tests to ascertain the values of as many as 120 different nutritional factors, based on blood, urine, and hair analysis, as well as such other factors as amino acid, protein, vitamin, mineral, enzyme, electrolyte, and histamine levels, as well as thyroid, kidney and liver function, and any possible food and environmental allergies.
Other simple but effective ways to lift your mood:
- Do something creative with your hands such as work in the garden, cook, make a puzzle, make a model, paint, play a musical instrument, do a good deed for somebody else.
- Play with a pet. Go to a zoo.
- Play a board game or cards with someone.
Other helpful therapies for treating mental health disorders include Acupressure, Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Bodywork (Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Feldenkrais, and Rolfing), Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (electrodermal screening, Ondamed), Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Sound Therapy. See Glossary for descriptions.
Yoga – The physical postures and breathing exercises comprising the practice of yoga have long been proven by scientific research to promote feelings of relaxation while simultaneously strengthening the body. Research conducted since the 1970s has shown that regular yoga practice not only relieves stress, and stressful emotions such as anxiety and depression, but also improves blood pressure rates and overall cardiovascular health. Yoga is also effective for reducing pain, improving gastrointestinal and respiratory function, and for improving cognitive function and enhancing sight and hearing.
Note: If you are just beginning to explore yoga, it is recommended that you initially do so under the guidance of a trained yoga instructor who can guide you to become aware of the subtleties involved in each yoga posture as well as the corresponding method of breathing.
Qigong – Is a wonderful form of exercise, breath work and meditation to relieve stress and tension in the body. See article section for more information about the art of qigong.
FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION IS POSSIBLE
This is a good time of the year to take a close look at our lives, and ask ourselves
how we really are. How is our health, our relationships? How are our children and
loved ones doing? Are we living our lives fully? Some people may have trepidation
about inwardly examining their lives, especially if there are problems such as addiction
that are running the show. We at Natural Cures™ are pleased to share with you
important information about the true nature of addiction, and some of the most
powerful pathways to healing it.
Once in a blue moon, information crosses your life that can blow it wide open. We
hope that whether you are personally faced with a dependency, or someone you know
is, you will find this information to be the very tool that touches you deeply, causes you
to say “this is it,” and impacts your own healing and/or somebody else’s.
We are so glad to bring Chris Prentiss’s work to our members this month. His
Passages Program is incredible, as is his book, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure.
This book has the potential to save lives, so read the newsletter, buy the book and take
action. In the case of addiction, there is no time like the present. Study this newsletter
through and through, and if you allow it to affect your thoughts and beliefs, it may open
you to a whole new way of thinking about addiction, and ultimately provide you or
someone you know a real way out.
Chakra Earthsong, Editor in Chief, Natural Cures™
CHRIS PRENTISS TALKS WITH NATURAL CURES™
Chris, thanks for taking the time today to share your unique perspective on the subject
of alcoholism and addiction. Your book is so wonderful that we are honored to have the
opportunity to share it with the Natural Cures™ community.
Q. Can you tell us the single most important thing people need to realize when they
are ready to begin a healing path from addiction? Is it as simple as admitting the
problem? How do people really begin to heal?
A. That’s really two questions. The first answer is that everyone who has a drug or
alcohol problem knows it. They may not admit it, but they know it. They have secretly
tried to stop many times, but cannot. The answer to the second question about how to
begin is to realize that addiction and alcoholism are not diseases, as is commonly
believed, and they are not incurable. At Passages, every day we completely cure
dependency on drugs, alcohol and addictive behaviors such as sex addictions, gambling
and eating disorders.
Q. How can we, as friends or family members, make a difference in others’ lives and
become true support people for those we know who are suffering with either a substance
or behavioral addiction?
A. First, tell them that a complete cure is possible, probable and certain. The next step
is to read my book, The Alcoholism And Addiction Cure, and then give it to the person
who needs it along with your recommendation. It explains exactly what to do to cure all
forms of dependency on drugs, alcohol and addictive behavior.
Q. Can you tell our readers about the Passages program? Why is your program so very
successful, and how is your approach different from other such programs?
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What Is Addiction?
Addiction is generally defined as a compulsive,
physiological need for and use of a habit-forming
substance or behavior, despite harmful consequences.
Alcoholism, for instance, is not a moral failing. AA
(Alcoholics Anonymous) founders see it as a biological
illness, and consider alcoholism as well as other substance
addictions to be incurable diseases that must be managed
rather than healed. We at Natural Cures™ offer another
perspective that includes a shift of awareness to a whole
new continuum or paradigm, one that views addiction as
dependence on a substance or behavior that helps a person
cope with an underlying condition that can actually be
healed with the correct treatment opportunity. When the
underlying issues, fears, and problems are uncovered,
given the tools, the need to abuse can actually stop.
However, typically people addicted to substances cannot
stop using without physiological or psychological effects
that can make quitting close to impossible. Behavioral
addictions can be the same way, and in most cases people
need help in order to heal.
We want to address the issue of prescription drugs
because in our culture more and more people are addicted
to everything from pain killers to antidepressants, and each
year the number grows. It is estimated that abuse of
prescription drugs has doubled in a ten-year period, and is
twice that of illegal drugs. WOW! How can it be that most
of us worry about illegal street drugs, without realizing that
drug abuse is often happening right in front of our noses?
Doctors are writing billions of prescriptions a year;
websites ship addictive drugs without asking questions. It’s
easier to get prescription drugs in our society than ever
before. Some feel that this situation is created by
physicians who prescribe drugs to alleviate symptoms
rather than heal the underlying problem. This is referred to
as “doctor-induced addiction.” Both physiological and
A. One of the major differences in the Passages
program is that we believe in a cure; hardly anyone
else does. Everyone else believes in the “incurable
disease” theory, which is fatal to recovery. Many
drug treatment programs use threatening messages to
induce rehabilitation, including threats about the
dark consequences that lie ahead, not only for the
clients themselves, but their loved ones as well.
Consequences do not stop addicts or alcoholics. Only by
healing the four causes of drug addiction can one be
truly healed: chemical imbalance; unreconciled past
events; current overwhelming conditions; and things we
believe that are not true. Finding the hidden causes of
drug addiction and healing them will lead to an
immediate and permanent cure. At Passages, our success
rate speaks for itself.
Q. What is the best way for those with limited resources
to get onto a healing path?
A. The best way is to read my book and follow the
simple 3-step program in it. Thousands are finding their
way to a complete cure. Some people stop their addiction
just by reading the book; they don’t even follow the
program in it.
Q. Is it feasible to set up one’s own healing program
based on the information you offer in your book?
A. Absolutely. The steps are clearly written and anyone
can do it from where they live.
Q. What needs to change in our culture in order for
people to heal?
A. We must get rid of the mistaken idea that alcoholism
and drug addiction are incurable diseases, and we must
know that there is an absolute cure for dependency on
drugs, alcohol and addictive behavior.
Q. Why is addiction such a massive problem?
A. It’s a massive problem because it is not being
addressed in the right way. The major program in the
world today is the 12-step program, in use in nearly every
rehab in the world, which teaches that alcoholism and
addiction are incurable diseases. It labels people as
“forever broken.”
Q. Thank you so much for allowing our members to be
exposed to this type of leading-edge information. We want
people to heal from all that ails them, especially addictions.
Do you have anything else you want to share with us
before we close today?
A. To the people reading this, you are not an
alcoholic or addict, you do not have an incurable
disease, you have simply become dependent on drugs,
alcohol or addictive behavior to cope with one of the
four causes listed above. Find out which ones are causing
you to be dependent and heal them. You will find
the same freedom that tens of thousands of others
are finding by reading my book. I wish you great
good fortune. Remember, I believe in a cure, and I
believe in you!
By Chris Prentiss and Chakra Earthsong
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION (Continued)
psychological diagnostic procedures used by doctors
depend on a system of what is considered “normal,”
against which an individual is compared to determine
whether treatment is required. But, of course, each
individual has his/her own “norm,” which does not
necessarily fit the standard. The result is that conventional
treatment is a process of trial and error, which does not
always work in the patient’s favor. Pharmaceutical
companies market and promote this practice because it
is to their financial advantage to do so. Sadly, in the case
of prescription drugs, use and abuse is de rigueur in this
day and age.
In the case of addiction to prescription drugs, initially
there is a core need, followed by a continued and everincreasing
craving for the substance, because when the
body gets a drug (such as dopamine and endorphins)
from an outside source, the brain stops naturally
producing that substance. There are psychological
effects from the drugs which become associated with
feeling “normal.” The user becomes dependent on the
outside source while at the same time developing a
tolerance to them, which requires taking more and more
of the drugs to attain the same feelings they experienced
when they first started using them. However, this is
rarely achieved. Instead, the body is pushed beyond its
range of peak functionality, and its balance is damaged.
The body will attempt to avoid symptoms of withdrawal,
and the dependency is enforced. This turns into a vicious
cycle, otherwise known as addiction.
Approximately 9 million Americans used prescription
drugs for non-medical purposes in 1999, according to the
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Let’s take a
closer look at our nation’s prescription drug culture. The
Top 20 Most Abused Drugs are:
Cocaine, marijuana, heroin, Alprazolam (Xanax),
Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab), Oxycodone
(OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Tylox), Amphetamines
(Dexedrine), Methamphetamine (Desoxyn, speed),
Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril), Methadone Diazepam
(Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan), Carisoprodol (Soma),
Trazodone (Desyrel), Paroxetine (Paxil), Zolpidem
(Ambien), PCP Sertraline (Zoloft), and non-specific
barbiturates (Central Nervous System depressants).
How Addiction Affects the Brain and Body, and
Vice Versa
Drugs have three basic effects on the body:
• Stimulation: feeling “high” or energized
• Depression: feeling calm or sleepy
• Sense distortion
All of these drugs simulate unnaturally-induced states
which the body recognizes and attempts to stabilize in
order to reach homeostasis. Add to this the complication of
taking multiple medications, which remain in the body for
different lengths of time and interact with each other in
different ways. No wonder the body is confused,
dependent, and in a weakened state due to both
dependency and toxicity. While getting relief, we’re also
getting literally sicker.
Conversely, conditions of the body such as anemia,
hypoglycemia and underactive thyroid can fuel addiction,
in which case dependency is the symptom, not the
problem. Sometimes, even when a person is not using an
addictive substance but the underlying cause has not been
treated, symptoms of addiction still manifest such as anger,
depression, or insomnia, or the dependency is transferred
to obsession with work, or an eating disorder.
Withdrawal
Usually, when a person stops taking a prescription drug
for a few weeks, the underlying symptoms surface and can
be addressed. However, the dependent person usually goes
into “withdrawal” if the drugs are withdrawn abruptly
because the body has grown to expect the drugs. In the case
of a stimulant such as amphetamine, the symptoms often
include grogginess or sleeping for long periods. With
narcotics or alcohol, the calming effects of the chemicals
disappear, resulting in irritability, inability to sleep, and
possibly seizures. The brain tells the body that it needs the
missing substance, creating cravings; consequently, giving
up the drug is very difficult.
The addicted person is unable to stop using the drug
even though it has destructive consequences. After
prolonged use of an addictive substance, the brain virtually
becomes “re-wired.” Thus, addicts are not just weakwilled;
their brains react to drugs differently, and they
simply cannot stop without help.
Common Symptoms of Addiction
• Relief from anxiety
• Changes in mood, from a sense of well-being
to belligerence
• False feelings of self-confidence
• Increased sensitivity to sights and sounds,
including hallucinations
• Altered activity levels such as long periods of
sleep or frenzied activity
• Unpleasant or painful symptoms when substance
is withdrawn
Risks forAddiction
Statistically, the risk for addiction is greatest among
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women, the elderly, and adolescents. Women are two to
three times more likely to be prescribed drugs such as
sedatives, and about two times more likely to become
addicted. Seniors take more drugs than the rest of the
population, increasing their odds of becoming addicted.
Recent national studies show that the sharpest increase of
users of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes
occurs in the 12 to 17 and 18 to 25 age groups. The
following are also considered risk factors for addiction:
• Medical condition that requires pain medication
• Family history of addiction
• Excess alcohol consumption
• Fatigue or overwork
• Poverty
• Depression, dependency, poor self-concept,
obesity
Treatment
Traditional methods of treatment include detoxification,
or “detox,” which is conducted under medical supervision
during the withdrawal phase. This type of detoxification is
different than the type we refer to when using colon
therapy, or doing a colon, liver or kidney cleanse.
Withdrawal symptoms may range from mild irritability to
severe depression, seizures, and in the most extreme cases,
even death. Other common withdrawal symptoms include
anxiety, panic, depression, incoherent thoughts, muscle
cramps, vomiting, and nausea. Detoxification can be
accomplished via inpatient, outpatient, day patient, and
follow-up modes.
Rapid Detox Treatment for Opiate Addiction, which
helps rid the patient of cravings and withdrawal symptoms
within a matter of hours instead of days, is appropriate
in some cases. This is accomplished while the patient is
under general anesthesia. Opiates include such prescription
drugs as Demerol, OxyContin, Vicodin, Percodan,
Dilaudid, and Darvocet.
In conjunction with an alternative health care
professional such as an integrative medical doctor who can
run tests to determine the cause of the malady, natural
treatment methods may include:
• Acupuncture for balance and vitality
• Sessions with a psychotherapist
• Yoga and other physical training
• Meditation
• Dietary changes
• Support group
In order to realize the happiness and balance that most of
us seek, we encourage people to embrace rather than repel
their core feelings, by facing the truth. Use of prescription
drugs veils the real nature of our lives, our health, and our
relationships. It shuts down the body’s natural alarm
system and can adversely affect not only our physical and
mental health, but also our ability to lead an honest and
rich life. Continue reading to learn about our highest
recommendations on a treatment program. No matter what
path to healing you choose, do consider finding a
substance abuse program where you can heal yourself,
regain control of your life, and begin to love yourself and
your life again.
By Samaya Jones and Chakra Earthsong
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS CAN RUN YOUR LIFE
Are you, or someone you know, dealing with issues of
substance or behavior dependency? When we talk about
addiction, we are not only referring to alcohol and other
ingestibles, but also about behavioral patterns. All of
these are multi-dimensional compulsivities involving a
person’s body and brain chemistry, their relationships
and environment, as well as their behaviors and choices.
Addictive behaviors are indicators of a disconnection
from mental, spiritual, cultural and emotional health.
At first blush, you might think this does not concern
you. But, before we go on, we ask you to take an indepth
look at yourself and your lifestyle choices.
Addiction is a complicated subject, and addictions can
express themselves in many ways and forms, from
excessive food cravings, binging and purging, and
emotional eating, to excessive use of electronic screens
such as television, Internet and video games. Gambling,
over-exercising and overindulgence in sex are addictive
behaviors that are more common than you might realize.
There are also emotional addictions such as rage, worry,
fear, anxiety, stress, drama, sabotage, and selfrejection/
self-importance, all of which we call process
addictions. If you think of behavioral addictions as ways
to express core feelings that are being avoided, you will
be on the right track.
Some of the most dangerous behavioral offenders are
elusive. For instance, work addiction is especially
deceptive because it can be difficult to draw the line and
to know the difference between good, hard work and the
compulsive web overworking can spin. When people are
caught in work or stress addictions, they may eventually
sacrifice their bodies, health, families and friendships.
Excessive work or stress can so easily mask the core
feelings that we lose perspective.
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Facing addiction requires healing our core issues of
abandonment, toxic shame, which is a feeling or sense
that there is something basically wrong with us,
isolation, and separation from ourselves, God and
others. Once treatment is sought, be aware that many
people are released from treatment programs at the peak
of detoxification when a maximum amount of the
addictive substance is circulating in their bloodstream
and flooding their cells. This is one reason why so many
treatment programs result in low success rates, with
people returning over and over again. It is also why a
holistic, many-pronged approach is critical.
By sustaining a behavioral addiction, we give up our
chance at having an authentic life in order to avoid
experiencing our own pain. Everything you read in this
newsletter can apply to both ingestible and behavioral
addiction, so ask yourself if you are running an
addiction that is keeping you from living the life you
were given.
By Chakra Earthsong, and Diamond and River Jameson
The Jamesons are the founding directors of the Total
Integration Institute. For over 30 years they have been
guiding others through events and workshops on healing
at the core. To order their Freedom from Addiction and
Compulsion CD, or to learn more about their work, go
to TotalIntegrationInstitute.com, or call 520.615.9811.
AROUND THE WATER COOLER
This month’s issue of the Natural Cures™ newsletter
caused our staff to be more self-reflective than usual, as
we considered our chocolate and coffee cravings. Some
admitted to not really understanding that feelings such
as sadness and anger could be regarded as addictive
behaviors if used over and over to avoid deeper feelings.
We discussed how we joke about being addicted to
something like exercise, which is thought to be a
good thing, yet could be used as an avoidance tool. No
pun intended to say that this conversation had a sobering
effect. You have our support in making the very best
choices you can, and if you find yourself in a rut with
a type of pattern that is not serving you, to take steps
toward change.
COLON CLEANSING CAN HELP WITH ADDICTION
If you have a substance or behavioral dependency,
yet are not caught too deeply in the addictive cycle,
there is a reasonable chance that cleansing and
detoxifying using colon cleansing products, whole,
organic fruits and vegetables, freshly made vegetable
juices, and herbal teas, just might elicit a breakthrough.
We are referring to a type of cleansing that is quite
different from the detoxification process experienced at
a “detox” center, which is focused on deep cellular
clearing of substances such as drugs and alcohol, and is
designed for withdrawal. This type of detoxification is
best accomplished in an environment designed for this
type of process.
People overusing recreational or pharmaceutical
drugs, or consuming too much alcohol, caffeine or
sugar, may want to break the addictive cycle. Colon
cleansing and liver flushing, accompanied by colon
therapy, can sometimes do the trick. These modalities
help release old toxins, and support a new set of
healthier options.
On NaturalCures.com™ we offer in-depth
instructions for colon cleansing, and in past issues
of the Natural Cures™ Newsletter, we published
our Colon Cleanse, as well as The Natural Cures™
Quick and Easy Cleanse. We encourage you to try one
of these cleanses to help break the vicious cycle. A
well-priced, easy-to-use cleansing product is the
Almighty Cleanse®. Find ordering information on
NaturalCures.com™.
By the Natural Cures™ Staff
MOVEMENT & EXERCISE ARE IMPORTANT TO HEALING
Unless you are abusing exercise as an addictive
behavior, which is not a healthy choice, engaging
in exercise can be a hugely important part of any
healing process. Research shows that those who
consistently exercise are happier, healthier, and more
motivated in their lives to make intelligent and
reflective decisions.
When in the middle of a healing process, the most
attractive forms of exercise are often those that open
one to deeper spiritual awareness. The more
contemplative types of movement such as Tai Chi, Qi
Gong, and various types of yoga, as well as jumping on
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a mini-trampoline or rebounding, free dance, and NIA
(Neuromuscular Integrative Action), can be incredibly
supportive and healing. A good sweat from a healthy
workout is especially important for a body going
through major healing. Our favorite form of
cardiovascular exercise continues to be burst training.
The Xiser is the preferred tool, by which in just six
minutes a day you can boost your energy and
metabolism, and really get your blood flowing.
Whether you walk, hike, bike, jump, stretch, dance,
burst or sprint, take a step towards your healing process
today with movement. The most important aspect of
exercising is to do it!
By the Natural Cures™ Staff
HEALING ADDICTION HOLISTICALLY
What do dependency on alcohol or other substances,
behaviors such as binge eating, shopping ‘til you drop,
and verbally abusing your loved ones, all have in
common? They’re all addictions - defenses or coping
mechanisms used to avoid experiencing pain.
The Alcohol and Addiction Cure by Chris Prentiss is a
new book which redefines addiction as an underlying
physiological or psychological problem, the symptoms of
which are alleviated by dependence on a substance or
behavior. This book is a wake-up call for many who
struggle with dependencies. It’s more than a how-to
program. It acknowledges the role of energy, listening at
the cellular level, and wisdom in the role of healing.
Prentiss does not consider addiction to be a disease, but
rather an out-of-balance body, which can drive a need to
medicate unpleasant feelings.
Healing is considered a process of transformation, a
literal change from one state of being to another. When an
underlying problem is addressed and treated, the nature of
a person becomes fundamentally different, and a
metamorphosis occurs.
To re-establish balance, or homeostasis, as it is called in
the medical world, a personalized program is needed with
a carefully selected support team to treat the body, mind,
emotions, and spirit to stimulate self-healing potential. In
addition to a medical doctor, who can run laboratory tests
to diagnose physiological problems, the therapies may
include:
• chemical dependency counseling
• a psychologist to discuss abuse and get in
touch with feelings
• family therapy to work through addiction
behavior-related family issues
• group therapy for peer support
• a holistically oriented nutritionist to address
underlying deficiencies
• an exercise program
• chiropractic care and other bodywork
• acupuncture to promote the body’s vitality
and balance
• homeopathy
• qigong, yoga, or other activity to
harmonize the body and spirit
• visualization and meditation
• hypnosis to help create a positive self-image
and change unwanted patterns
• EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique, or
tapping, to release negative feelings
and beliefs
In homeopathy, the underlying illness is treated with a
small dose of a substance which would cause that illness,
the theory being that the body will fight off the foreign
substance and in the process, quell the illness.
Physical training and exercise is proving to be more
and more important in every aspect of health. It not only
tones and strengthens the physical body, it also flushes
toxins, gets blood (which carries nutrients) circulating,
and stimulates production of endorphins and other
substances which support feelings of well-being. A few
sessions with a personal trainer can help identify areas
that need work, and the best ways to address them, which
can range from walking your dog every morning to burst
training - short, intense exertions of energy that increase
the heart and breath rate. Go to burstforhealth.com or call
800.756.9073 for more information on burst training.
Qigong or chi kung is an aspect of Traditional Chinese
Medicine involving the coordination of breathing patterns
with physical postures and motions of the body. It is
mostly taught for health maintenance, but is also used as
a therapeutic intervention. It is very toning and balancing
for the whole being. Eastern Medicine therapies,
including herbs, acupuncture, acupressure and
reflexology, have proven to be very beneficial to people
recovering from addiction imbalances.
Visualization is where the healing journey starts,
serving as a compass toward recovery. It is the art and
practice of creating. Meditation brings in wisdom and
experience beyond the rational mind. It is the art and
practice of listening and observing. The most basic
meditation technique is to sit in a comfortable position,
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HEALING ADDICTION HOLISTICALLY (Continued)
close the eyes, and simply observe the breath - in and out.
Even five minutes every morning is centering. Usually the
experience becomes so pleasant that the time is naturally
extended. Mini-meditation breaks can be done throughout
the day to help let go of stress and negativity, focus one’s
energy, and open fresh eyes to the world around.
Chiropractic care is based on the precept that the spine
houses the Central Nervous System, which affects nearly
every function of the body. If the spine is out of
alignment, it may cause pain, as well as impinge on
nerves, causing many illnesses throughout the body. A
good chiropractic adjustment can literally “get one’s head
on straight.”
There are various types of bodywork that can help
dislodge old, stuck injuries, whether physical or
emotional. We store trauma in our beings, which can lead
to a lifetime of discomfort. Releasing old wounds is one
way to remove sources of pain that are often masked by
addictive means. Bodywork modalities include deep
tissue, cranial-sacral, Rolfing, Reiki, Feldenkrais, and
many more.
High quality nutrition is an essential element of all
healing programs. Nourishing our bodies in a world that
is rife with pollution and processed, chemically-laden
foods is a challenge in itself. If you are dealing with an
addiction, you may be dealing with a nutritional
deficiency and with toxicity. Loading the body with
super nutrition is a must. Doing cleanses, drinking ample
water to flush the systems, and dry brushing the skin (the
main eliminative organ) are all methods of purifying the
body and helping it heal. For more information on these
protocols, go to NaturalCures.com™.
Whatever methods are chosen, it is important that you
form a healing team of quality professionals, and that
these people believe in your ability to heal. Regular
communication between team members is necessary in
order to work with the underlying causes, as well as the
symptoms that are being treated. A residency program is
also highly recommended, where everything from
therapy through nutrition is available. An integrative
medical approach combined with personal vision is a
winning combination for healing. For more information
on the Passages Program, the residential healing program
designed by Chris Prentiss, go to passgesmalibu.com or
call 888.777.8535.
By Samaya Jones
Holding on through the withdrawal from narcotics
addiction is unspeakably intense. Holding on through
Susanne Bier’s amazing new film, Things We Lost In The
Fire, may feel equally wrenching, but if you stick with it,
it is so worth it, like getting “clean.” Based on a very real
and unhurried-paced script by Allan Loeb, “Things We
Lost…” examines the depth of love, loss and addiction
just as it examines every pore and expression of the
principals’ faces, making for a slow and substantive
elegy to life, death and the pull of forces in between.
We see the beautiful Seattle family, a multi-racial
couple of deep lovers (David Duchovny and Halle
Berry as Audrey in her most profound performance
since Monster’s Ball) and their two exquisite children.
We feel, more than see, the shattering of their
foundation when the police car pulls up to their house
to deliver the news that Duchovny’s character has
been shot dead when, on a run to town for ice-cream,
he heroically tried to intervene in a couple’s violent
domestic squabble. And, we see the astonishing
transition as the new male figure that enters into
and ultimately heals this family, is none other than the
late husband’s heroin-besotted best friend from
childhood, Jerry (played awesomely by Benicio Del
Torro), the friend who has been so unable to heal
himself, the friend who Audrey hated and feared
because her husband kept supporting him with regular
handouts and visits to his crack-house flat, in the
dodgiest area of town. By turns, across the movie’s arc,
she alternately despises him, blames him, casts him out
and then brings him all the way into the fractured
family, at one point even into her bed, in a totally
unexpected way.
Halle Berry’s drawing of her character takes immense
courage, and she hits all the right notes as she drags you
through the nightmare of an irreconcilable event that
blows her wholeness to bits. But the true wonder here is
Benicio Del Torro’s deft characterization of addiction.
From a rank addict to someone trying hard to clean up,
back into the jaws of his need and again to “clean,” Del
Torro is simply magnificent.
Over the course of so many drug-laced films there
have been many depictions of the addict’s yearning,
insatiable and self-destructive. It is easy to overplay the
role, and you often come away wondering if the actor
ever actually experienced the throes of true narcotics
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BOOK REVIEW: Never Smoke Again
By Grant Cooper, M.D.
addiction in real life, whether the portrayal is truly how
withdrawal and craving look and feel. But Del Torro’s
addict is subtle, self-aware, and wise about his addictive
fall and subsequent path. When a deeply depressed
Audrey asks Jerry what heroin feels like, he replies,
“Have you ever heard the saying ‘Touched by God’? You
chase it. It’s everything the first time, and then you chase
that initial feeling. You never get it back. Oh, sure, you
get high, but you never get back to that first allencompassing
feeling.” He is acutely aware of the
paradox of being so wise and clear about his magnetism
to the drug, yet ultimately incapable of resisting it, and he
never overreaches. When you finish seeing him go
through his agonizing week-long cleanse and decision to
accept help for his future, you know he now has a bigger
reason than himself to stay clean, in the love of this
family that has allowed him in, and you know you’ve
seen what drug addiction truly looks like.
Many films of this nature go through the motions,
striking all the most obvious emotional chords that would
come from deep loss and deep dependency. What makes
this film work and feel so beautiful, is the way it
examines the many other nuances and emotional states
not usually brought to light, a very full and rich palette of
life in all its horror, immensity, and resolution. Go see
Things We Lost In The Fire. Whether you want to know
more about love, dissolution, or addiction, this gorgeous
and heart-rending film will teach you as much about
those things as a movie possibly can.
By Kai Earthsong
Once upon a time in America, smoking was considered
a cool and sophisticated thing to do. Hollywood would
show screen stars like Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis
lighting up in countless smoke-filled movie scenes. Meanwhile,
cigarette companies would pump out catchy
commercial jingles that equated cigarettes with social
success and maximum style, class, and comfort. The result
is that Americans were taught to think there was
no danger in smoking. Of course, subsequent scientific
evidence has correctly exposed cigarettes as a terribly
addictive and life-threatening poison. And what of
Humphrey Bogart? He died from lung cancer at age 57, as
did other famous “smoking” Hollywood actors like Steve
McQueen, Yul Brenner, and Robert Mitchum, among
others. Even Wayne McClaren, one of the world-famous
“Marlboro Men” featured in print and TVads in the 1970s,
died of lung cancer at age 51. Coincidence? No.
It isn’t easy to stop smoking. Yet according to the
American Lung Association, well over 45 million
Americans have already quit. They found the method
that worked for them and stuck to it. Often it wasn’t the
first method they tried. In fact, most smokers attempt to
quit several times before they are successful, before they
find the technique that works for them. Written by Grant
Cooper, M.D., Never Smoke Again (Square One, $12.95)
can help you find the method that’s right for you so that
you quit this useless habit permanently.
Never Smoke Again begins by taking a long, hard look
at cigarettes, at why you smoke them, and at how they
keep you coming back for more, even when you want
desperately to toss them away. It then presents ten
chapters, each of which focuses on one of the following
top techniques for quitting smoking: cold turkey;
tapering off; nicotine patch; nicotine gum; nicotine
lozenges; nicotine nasal spray; nicotine inhaler; Zyban;
Chantix; and hypnosis.
For each stop-smoking method, you’ll discover what
the method is, how it works, how you can best use it,
what its risks and drawbacks are, and how effective it is
compared with other available techniques. Special Pros
and Cons sections highlight the important features of
each method, making it easier to pick the tool or tools
that are most suited to your needs. A Resources list
guides you to organizations that can provide further
information and support, rounding out your arsenal of
anti-smoking weapons.
At the center of the book is Dr. Cooper’s strong
organization of the material and sensitive and supportive
tone. Dr. Cooper first became interested in smoking
cessation when his uncle struggled to kick the habit, and
finally achieved his goal of living tobacco-free.
If you are a smoker and have read this far, then you
know that you have within you the strength and resolve
needed to kick the smoking habit forever. Never Smoke
Again will show you how to access that power, team it
up with a proven quitting technique, and begin a new,
healthy, cigarette-free life. Compliments of Square One
Publishers, SquareOnePublishers.com.
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