Tag: health

  • Chronically ill child healed with diet of raw food

    HFI. Food is medicine.Who hasn’t seen or heard Hippocrates’ famous quote about letting food be your medicine and your medicine your food?  Dominic’s story is proof again that foods can the ultimate source of healing. 

    Our seemingly perfect child went to bed and woke up the following day with dilated pupils, ticcing so bad that he was literally unable to function or perform routine activities.  Antibiotics lessend the symptoms but they never fully resolved. I had dedicated two entire kitchen cabinets to supplements and remedies and was spending a small fortune on these alone. Then he was diagnosed with Chronic Urticaria Angioedema. If you haven’t heard of it; look it up. Frightening condition. Then fate stepped in, we happened to watch “Fat Sick & Nearly Dead”. He voluntarily changed his diet. He drank 6-8 eight oz glasses or organic vegetable juices and 2 fruit smoothies a day.  He ate only raw organic fruit and veggies for the first 10 days. Dominic’s Urticaria Angioedema healed! 

    The WHOLE STORY: Dominic’s Story

    Our beautiful, jovial, spirited son Dominic was diagnosed with PANS at age 6 by one of the most trusted specialists in the field, Dr T.

    His sudden onset began early October of the same year. Our seemingly perfect child went to bed and woke up the following day with dilated pupils, ticcing so bad that he was literally unable to function or perform routine activities. By the time we got him into see Dr T the symptoms worsened. The tics were now motor and vocal and he started raging at his sister.  He was having uncontrollable mood swings, irritability and began wetting the bed nightly. He shared incredibly dark thoughts that were terrifying coming from a six-year-old. Once he began antibiotics the symptoms lessened but never fully resolved. They would wax and wane then return with a vengeance until we trialed a new antibiotic and the cycle would start again.

    We kept him on them for about six months but knew deep down that there had to be a more safer, more effective, holistic way to treat this illness.  We were anxious, but we decided to  stop the antibiotics and made an appointment with a Naturopath who specialized in PANS & PANDAS. Immediately (and when I say immediately I mean within 3 days) we saw massive gains. The bed-wetting stopped. All his intrusive thoughts stopped and his behavioral issues completely resolved. By the 3rd month all symptoms were gone except for the tics, which were much less noticeable. No matter what we did we could never get rid of the tics – even after nearly two years on homeopathic remedies. That was unacceptable to me and as long as he was ticcing I instinctively knew that we didn’t reach the core of this illness and had to keep fighting. But how? I didn’t know. I had dedicated two entire kitchen cabinets to supplements and remedies and was spending a small fortune on these alone. So I took a break from all of it.  The MD’s ND’s, everything. I did continue his constitutional remedy, and vitamins C, D3, Curcumin, Omega3 and probiotics and we fortunately we did had a long peaceful stretch of normalcy. [exhale]

    That quickly came to a halt in June 2015 when my son was was diagnosed with Chronic Urticaria Angioedema. If you haven’t heard of it; look it up.  Frightening condition. He presented with hives and swelling everywhere, even his face and genitals.  We we’re terrified that his tongue or throat would be affected (which is common) so we were given epi-pens and rescue inhalers to carry wherever we went.  Juuuuust in case… Thankfully, that never happened.

    After a long discussion with his father we decided that western medicine was the way to go.  We didn’t want to risk a single chance that he would have any trouble breathing.  However, that proved useless.  After three months with no relief, his symptoms began worsening.  Once again, we were lost, desperate and had no idea where to turn. As fate would have it, one day I turned Netflix on and told Dominic that he could pick ANY movie to watch together.  He picked “Fat Sick & Nearly Dead” He had no idea it was a health food documentary – he just was amused by the title. Much to our surprise, the documentary was about a man who cured a horrific disorder by juicing…You guessed it.  He had Chronic Urticaria. It had to be a sign. I bought an Omega centrifugal juicer and started juicing immediately. He drank 6-8 eight oz glasses or organic vegtable juices and 2 fruit smoothies a day.  He ate only raw organic fruit and veggies for the first 10 days. Dominic’s Urticaria Angioedema healed!  We also realized that his tics were MUCH better.  He told us he felt “clearer and more energetic”. His ADHD was gone. His grades went from 45 avg to 90 avg in a couple of months!  Juicing far exceeded our expectations. He still juices daily, but eats a regular diet of mainly organic, dairy/sugar free foods.  He cheats only occasionally.  And I have since learned to make my own Liposomal C (he drinks high doses 3000-5000mg daily) and probiotics – Coconut Milk Kefir (1 cup a day)  He’s a happy healthy thriving normal child again. He tics only when he’s sick and that’s not too often anymore. Until those tics resolve completely I will keep fighting.  I feel confident now that we have plenty of other weapons left in our arsenal of natural remedies.  But when I find the tic annihilator I’ll be certain to let the rest of the PANDAS community know.

    This article originally appeared at: http://pansadvocacy.org/2016/02/07/dominics-story/.

  • 88% of Idaho Eat Organic Foods

    HFI: Health Freedom means being able to choose quality foods supporting the immune system. Once found only in health food stores, organic food is now a regular feature at most supermarkets. People are concerned about toxins used in food production. They are concerned about the affects of chemicals and GMOs on their health. Where do you shop for your local organic, non-GMO and pesticide free produce? 

    Organic Trade Association reports that organic foods now occupy over 80% of United States kitchens. It used to be taboo to correlate the cleanliness of food with health, but times have changed. Consumers have caused increased accessibility and affordability of organic foods, but a need remains for increased organic food production in America.

    Conventional food producers say their products are safe, but the dangers of Round Up and other chemicals in food production are well known. The disease-stricken United States population has realized that conventional foods and dietary guidelines failed them. However, the word is out that organic foods make people feel healthier.

    Customers are the bottom line, and stores have been reacting to sales accordingly. Robyn O’Brien reports “Target, Costco, Chipotle, Kroger, General Mills and Cheerios have responded to this demand for “free-from” food and are producing more foods free of allergens, artificial dyes, GMOs and artificial ingredients.” Although under scrutiny, organic foods are even available at Walmart.

    The higher prices of organic food invites dishonesty in food production and sales. Fraud risk is greater when food is imported.Recently, 36 million pounds of conventional soybeans and corn shipped from overseas were labeled and sold as organic.

    Hopefully, increased organic sales will increase organic food production in the United States despite the incentives of government subsidies to grow conventionally. Many local farmers use organic methods but cannot afford certification, and there is a need to better connect them to customers who are looking for organic foods. Benefits of American-grown produce include: closer observation of production and shipping, less distance traveled (fresher produce), supporting local economies, and cleaner environmental impact.

    This article originally appeared at: http://thinkaboutnow.com/2017/05/study-82-percent-of-americans-eat-organic-need-for-locally-grown-increases/.

  • Sugar’s Effect

    Could sugar be considered a toxin? Is sugar addictive? 

    Published on Jan 7, 2014

    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-sugar-a…

    When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine — an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation.

    This you are addicted to sugar? Check out Dr Axe’s video on breaking the addiction. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3sixYr7onw

    This article originally appeared at: https://youtu.be/lEXBxijQREo.

  • Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Used in Makeup

    Many beauty and skin care products on the market are full of hidden chemicals, and makeup products may be the worst. If you want to be healthy and still use foundation and eyeliner, you may be wondering: Is it possible to wear makeup without harming your body with toxic chemicals?

    Yes, just like you can swap out harsh cleaning products and get rid of toxic food, you can change out your makeup.

    Swapping your regular makeup products for natural versions can seem like the scariest step in the transition. You found mascara that takes your eyelashes to new heights, a lipstick that makes your pout pop, and a foundation that makes your skin look like it traveled back in time. Why would you give those things up?

    Under current law, the FDA doesn’t require cosmetics companies to conduct safety assessments on their products. Harmful ingredients can be easily masked under confusing or deceptive titles like “fragrance.” They may even be listed, plain and simple, on the label, but with no messages to inform consumers of their potentially harmful effects.

    If makeup is a part of your daily routine, it’s vital to think about what you’re putting on your skin. Your pores absorb what you put on them—they don’t know any better! That lipstick on your teeth? You ate that.

    So let’s talk about some toxic chemicals in the makeup and how to get healthy with our beauty routines!

    1. Phthalates

    Phthalates are a group of chemicals that may be disruptive to the endocrine system, which is responsible for hormone production. Such interference can lead to developmental, reproductive, and neurological damage.

    The effects of phthalates may be related to their ability to mimic human hormones. A study by the University of Maryland reported that exposure to phthalates could cause reproductive abnormalities and decreased production of testosterone in males, as well as decreased male fertility. Other studies show a link between phthalates and premature delivery and endometriosis in women.

    Where would you find phthalates? They’re used to plasticize products, making them more flexible or better able to hold in color and scent. From deodorantto nail polish to scented lip balm, the catch here is that these chemicals can be grouped under and listed as “fragrance.” Companies claim their fragrance formulas as “trade secret,” and thus don’t have to specify on the label which ingredients are included.

    Your best bet is to avoid products that list “fragrance” and choose ones that use plant oils and essences to give them the “yum” factor.

    2. Lead

    We know that lead is bad for us. We stopped putting it in our paint, right? So why is it showing up in our foundation, lipsticks, and even whitening toothpaste?

    Lead is a proven neurotoxin linked to miscarriage, reduced fertility, and delays in the onset of puberty for females. About seven years ago, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found lead in over half of the 33 brands of lipstick they tested. A more recent study by the FDA tested popular brands and found 400 that contained up to 7.19ppm of lead.

    It is inevitable that some lipstick ends up making it past the target area and into your belly. For those who wear it regularly, this could harm your health in the long run.

    How does lead make it into cosmetics? It isn’t added as an ingredient, but rather makes its way in through contamination. Color additives are some of the most common sources.

    The best way to avoid lead is to buy makeup from companies that make products in small batches and avoid contamination, or to buy products colored with fruit and other natural pigments.

    3. Quaternium-15 and Other Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives

    You may already know that treated wood, such as particleboard, can release formaldehyde, but did you know to watch out for it in your makeup?

    When some chemicals break down, they release harmful formaldehyde gas, classified as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Researchers and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

    The main risk is through inhalation. The European Union (E.U.) mandates that formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in cosmetics be labeled as such if they exceed .05%. For those outside the E.U., we have to get savvy with our ingredient vetting.

    Look for:

    • DMDM hydantoin
    • BHUT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
    • bronopol
    • diazolidinyl urea
    • sodium hydrozymethylglycinate
    • imidazolidinyl urea
    • methenamine
    • quarternium-15, Quaternium-18, Quaternium-26

    Quaternium-15 is one of the more common ones, used in mascara, pressed powders, and eyeliners. In addition to potentially causing cancer, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivities and irritation. It belongs to a class of compounds called quaternary ammonium compounds, or “quats.”

    Quats have many uses—as preservatives, surfactants, germicides and conditioning agents. Choose products that use natural alternatives that perform similar functions such as rosemary, honey, tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract, and vitamin E.

    4. PEG Compounds

    Polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are petroleum-based compounds that are used to thicken, soften, and gelatinize cosmetics, making them a common ingredient in cream-based products. The main issue with PEGs is that they are often contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

    Ethylene oxide is a known human carcinogen, potentially harmful to the nervous system and human development. 1,4-dioxane is a possible human carcinogen that can remain in the environment for long periods of time without degrading.

    PEG compounds also enhance the penetration of other ingredients into your skin, which is great if these other ingredients are healthy, but not so much if they are harmful. The number next to PEG indicates how many units of ethylene glycol they comprise, such as PEG-4 or PEG-150. The lower the number, the more easily the product absorbs into your skin.

    5. Butylated Compounds (BHT, BHA)

    This is another unhealthy ingredient that’s thrown into our products so we can keep them on our shelves for a longer period of time. BHA and BHT are used as preservatives in dozens of products.

    In food:

    • chips
    • baked goods
    • butter
    • meats, sausage, poultry
    • chewing gum
    • vegetable oils
    • beer

    In your makeup and skin care products:

    • eyeliners, eye shadows
    • lipsticks, lip glosses,
    • blushes, foundations
    • perfumes
    • moisturizers
    • skin cleansers
    • diaper creams

    These chemicals are endocrine disruptors, may induce skin allergies, and are linked to organ, developmental, and reproductive toxicity.

    The E.U. prohibits the use of BHA as a fragrance and the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption lists it as a Category 1 priority substance due to evidence that it interferes with hormonal function. No thank you!

    There’s evidence that suggests that BHT mimics estrogen, which can throw off hormonal function in both men and women. In some situations, this additive can promote the growth of tumors.

    Both BHT and BHA bioaccumulate. Given the wide variety of food and cosmetic products they are used in, accumulation over time could lead to serious health consequences. Avoid these ingredients, and turn to products with natural preservatives instead, like aspen bark extract and vitamin E.

    6. Parabens

    They’re practically famous. If you’ve heard of one class of ingredients you should avoid in your makeup, it’s parabens. They’re the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics, and they have no troubles penetrating your skin.

    The European Commission on Endocrine Disruption lists parabens as Category 1 priority substances because of evidence they interfere with hormone function. I only let one thing toy with my hormones, and that’s the moon!

    Parabens can mimic estrogen, and have been detected in human breast cancer tissue. They also interfere with reproduction, the nervous system, and the immune system—all things we would like to keep in well-working order.

    Because parabens have gained such a bad rep, some companies now use phenoxyethanol, but phenoxyethanol is not the good witch of the north! It has many of the same harmful effects. Japan recently banned phenoxyethanol in cosmetics, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration put out a consumer alert warning that it can “depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhea” in infants. Avoid both parabens and phenoxyethanol in your skin care!

    We’ve already talked your ear off, so we’ll keep these last ones short. Put these ingredients on your radar:

    7. Octinoxate: Found in foundations, this is an unstable chemical linked with endocrine disruption and thyroid disorders.

    8. p-Phenylenediamine: A type of coal tar dye sometimes listed as CL followed by a five-digit number. It’s a respiratory toxicant and can be contaminated with heavy metals.

    9. Carbon black: An ingredient found in eyeliners, it’s linked to cancer and organ toxicity. Look for its other names: channel black, pigment black 6, pigment black 7, acetylene black, froflow, arogen, arotone, arovel, arrow, atlantic, and black pearls.

    10. Siloxanes: Used in cosmetics to soften, smooth, and moisten, they disrupt the endocrine system and are toxic to the reproductive system. Look for ingredients that end in -siloxane or -methicone and avoid these products!

    We’re not here to scare you! We don’t want you to have nightmares that your future offspring will be jeopardized all because you wanted to sport a red lip, or that your loved one will get sick because you bought her an eye shadow palette for her birthday. But we have options when it comes to what we put on our faces and bodies. If the makeup industry isn’t going to make transparency a priority, we have to take it upon ourselves to do our research so we can make healthy choices.

  • Chocolate As Nutrition

    Chocolate isn’t just for guilt-trips anymore. It’s been shown in numerous studies to be a powerful performance-enhancing, happiness-triggering, mood-enhancing, appetite-reducing, inflammatory-nipping and good-bacteria-building substance. Yay for that! Side note though: GOOD chocolate must be consumed to make it all that it can be: preferably organic, super dark, low sugar and European, since you want as little mycotoxins as possible (since it is a fermented food).  

    Thanks to Bulletproof Executive for a great background on what chocolate actually contains and how it works to make us feel and look better, its caveats and for publishing the delicious keto chocolate mousse recipe below from Ryan Carter. 

    • High Pressure Mood Improver
    • Chocolate makes you eat less
    • Maintenance of a Healthy Cardiovascular System
    • Chocolate makes your skin glow…and may reduce sunburn
    • Healthy Inflammation Levels From Powerful Antioxidants (for mice!)
    • Chocolate is a prebiotic
    • Cellular Rejuvenation (Anti-Aging)

    Head on over to Bulletproof’s blog for the full spectrum of benefits and caveats, and then, enjoy your delicious health supplement! 

    Keto Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    Prep Time: 15 min.
    Total Time: 45 min.
    Makes: 3 servings

    Ingredients:

    Instructions:

    1. Chill ripe avocado for 1-2 hours prior. This step assures the blender stays cool, which helps maintain the temperature of your dessert just in case you want to consume it immediately.
    2. Add avocado to your blender, along with chocolate and protein powders, followed by the coconut milk.
    3. Add sweetener of choice (optional).
    4. Put the lid on and blend for 10 seconds then rest for 10 seconds in intervals until mousse reaches silky consistency. This helps to avoid overheating, which can destroy the protein in the powder as well as the consistency of the mousse.
    5. Transfer to bowls and add your favorite toppings!

    Optional toppings

    • Himalayan Sea Salt
    • Bulletproof Fuel Bar shavings
    • Blueberries
    • Chopped nuts (try macadamia or Brazil nuts)
    • Fresh ginger, chopped or shaved
    • Lightly toasted coconut

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving size: 100g

    Calories 198
    Total fat 15.6g
    Sat Fat 6.78g
    Cholesterol 0mg
    Sodium 27.8mg
    Total Carb 8.8g
    Dietary Fiber 5g
    Sugars 1.1g
    Protein 7.4g
    Vitamin A 2%
    Vitamin C 9%
    Calcium 1%
    Iron 6%

  • Cell Phones Harm our Cells and Can Trigger Chronic Disease

    Dr. Mercola discusses in this video about whether cellphone exposure causes brain tumors may be counterproductive. 

    The primary pathology behind cellphone damage is not related specifically to brain tumors, or even to cancer. Instead, the real danger lies in damage from the reactive nitrogen species peroxynitrites. Increased peroxynitrites from cellphone exposure will damage your mitochondria.

    Read the in-depth data about cell phone risk at Mercola.com. Excerpts from the article below. 

    Disease or disorder Increase since 1990

    Disease or disorder: Chronic fatigue syndrome

    Increase since 1990: 11027 percent

    Disease or disorder: Bipolar disease in youth

    Increase since 1990: 10833 percent

    Disease or disorder: Fibromyalgia

    Increase since 1990: 7727 percent

    Disease or disorder: Autism

    Increase since 1990: 2094 percent

    Disease or disorder: Celiac disease

    Increase since 1990: 1111 percent

    Disease or disorder: ADHD

    Increase since 1990: 819 percent

    Disease or disorder: Lupus

    Increase since 1990: 787 percent

    Disease or disorder: Hypothyroidism

    Increase since 1990: 702 percent

    Disease or disorder: Osteoarthritis

    Increase since 1990: 449 percent

    Disease or disorder: Sleep Apnea

    Increase since 1990: 430 percent

    Disease or disorder: Diabetes

    Increase since 1990: 305 percent

    Disease or disorder: Alzheimer’s disease

    Increase since 1990: 299 percent

    Disease or disorder: Depression

    Increase since 1990: 280 percent

    Protect Yourself and Your Family From Long-Term Health Damage

    While cellphone use is ubiquitous, and there’s no turning back now, there are strategies you can use to protect yourself from RF radiation emitted from these devices. Remember, your cellphone, portable phone, Wi-Fi router and modem are the primary devices in your home emitting microwave radiation consistently.

    To protect yourself and your family, get in the habit of using these strategies regularly. Cell damage builds over time. It may feel safe to use your devices as you always have since you don’t experience the health effects immediately, but it definitely is not.

    • Keep the phone away from your head

    Consider moving your cellphone away from your head when it’s turned on or the Wi-Fi, data or Bluetooth are enabled. You may do this by using a selfie-stick, speaking on the speaker phone or using a headset. Short conversations and texting more than talking also reduce your exposure.

    • Increase your distance from RF-emitting devices

    The closer the device, the more radiation you absorb. Find a way to transport your phone other than you pants pocket or bra, and avoid keeping your phone and tablets in your bedroom while you’re sleeping.

    • Turn off your Wi-Fi routers

    When they aren’t in use, such as at night, turn your Wi-Fi, modem and cellphone off. Many routers can be linked with an inexpensive remote, making the process simple and easy.

    • Spices may reduce damage

    Researchers have discovered certain spices may help prevent or repair damage from peroxynitrites.47,48 Spices rich in phenolics, specifically cloves, rosemary, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger root exhibited some protective capacity against peroxynitrite-induced damage.

    However, while this is good news, it is not a reason to ignore strategies that reduce your exposure to electromagnetic radiation, since your home is not the only place you are at risk. Any public venue that hosts Wi-Fi or has a cellular tower nearby increases your exposure to microwave radiation.

    Some of the most important steps I cannot report on yet as I am in the process of evaluating shielding EMF remediation strategies, such as Faraday canopies for beds and EMF-shielding paint. Once I complete my analysis I will report on it. One thing I am certain of, though, is that the hundreds, or more likely thousands, of devices that you can attach to your phone do nothing to reduce this radiation exposure. They fail miserably in blocking this energy.

    They may have some biological benefit in mediating the way this energy interacts with your body, but I would not delude myself into believing this is sufficient and fail to adopt the proactive protective measures described above.

  • HIPAA: your medical privacy does not apply

    Protect your Rights!

    MYTH: HIPAA protects your medical privacy

    FACT: HIPAA eliminated patient consent requirements and potentially opens your medical records to 2.2 million entities, plus government agencies.

    MYTH: Signing the form or statement about the clinic’s or hospital’s “Notice of Privacy Practices” (NPP) means your medical information will be kept private.

    FACT: The form regarding the NPP is only an acknowledgement that you have read the form, and therefore understand that you have NO privacy rights, and that your information can be broadly shared without your consent. You are NOT required to sign it (see below). NOTE: whether you sign the form/statement or not signing does not protect your privacy. If you read the NPP, you’ll understand that your signature acknowledges that you know you have no privacy.

    MYTH: The federal HIPAA law and and its “privacy rule” are the highest laws of the land and have the final say on whether patient data can be shared or must be protected.

    FACT: State medical privacy laws are the highest laws. Your data can be broadly shared under HIPAA unless your state legislature has enacted a real privacy law. HIPAA’s “permissive sharing” law is superceded by most state medical privacy laws.

     

    YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SIGN

    HIPAA “PRIVACY” FORMS

    OR

    THE “NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES”

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

    (Contact CCHF if you’re denied treatment)

     

    THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SIGN THE FORM

    Click this link (or look below) to see the exact section of the federal HIPAA privacy rule that only requires your clinic or hospital to make a good faith effort to obtain your signature on the form. They can’t require it.

    See below for how to get your own HIPAA “not required to sign” card to give to your clinic or hospital. 

     

    FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SIGN

    1) Exercise your rights under the law not to sign the “HIPAA privacy form” or the Notice of Privacy Practices acknowledgement statement on many clinic and hospital consent forms.

    2) Refuse to participate in perpetuating the deception that the HIPAA form or the Notice of Privacy Practices statement protects your privacy.

    3) Enlighten the clinic and hospital staff on the truth about HIPAA and your right not to sign.

    4) Prevent the clinic from waving the signed form under your nose and claiming that you should have known when you complain after learning they shared your confidential data without your consent.

    5) You will help CCHF move the nation toward the truth about HIPAA and its eventual repeal (and restoration of patient consent, personal control, and ownership rights to one’s own medical and genetic data)

    learn more about HIPPA and Health Privacy at 

  • Health Benefits of A Beautiful Flower

    Geranium plants repel mosquitoes!! Planted by doors and windows they can keep those pests from coming in the house. Geranium oil offers even more benefits. 

    Some of the most common geranium essential oil benefits are:

    • Balances hormones
    • Relieves stress
    • Reduces depression
    • Minimizes inflammation
    • Improves circulation
    • Alleviates the effects of menopause
    • Improves dental health
    • Reduces blood pressure
    • Benefits the health of your skin
    • Improves dental health

    When an essential oil like geranium oil can address serious health issues like these, then you need to try it! This is a natural and safe tool that will improve your skin, mood and internal health.

    5 Geranium Oil Uses

    1. Wrinkle Reducer – Because geranium oil is an astringent, it induces contractions in several parts of the body. It has the power to minimize the look of wrinkles because it tightens facial skin and slows down the effects of aging. Add two drops of geranium oil to your face lotion and apply it twice daily. After a week or two, you will see the look of your wrinkles begin to fade away.

    2. Muscle Toner – Geranium oil helps in tightening and contracting muscles – this is again due to its astringent properties. It can prevent your muscles and skin from sagging, and it can give you a more toned abdominal section. Create a massage oil by mixing five drops of geranium oil with one tablespoon of jojoba oil and massage it into your skin, focusing on your muscles.

    3. Infection Fighter – The antibacterial properties found in geranium oil help to protect your body from infection. Geranium oil can stop bacteria from growing on the skin, like on a wound. To do this, rub two drops of geranium oil onto the affected area and cover it with gauze; you can repeat this remedy twice a day until the wound or cut is healed. (2) 

    When you use geranium oil to fight external infection, your immune system can focus on your internal functions and keep you healthier. Athlete’s foot, for example, is a bacterial infection that can be cured with geranium oil. To do this, add give drops of geranium oil to a foot bath with warm water and sea salt; do this twice daily for the best results.

    4. Healing Helper – Geranium oil helps to speed up the healing process of cuts, wounds and incisions. It also helps in fading the look of scars and other spots on the skin quickly. Because geranium oil has powerful cicatrisant properties, it increases blood circulation right below the surface of the skin — this helps with the healing of spots caused by acne, cuts or wounds, surgical incisions or skin irritations.

    5. Blood Clot Inducer – Geranium oil causes the contraction of blood vessels and, therefore, helps to stop blood flow; it also speeds up the formation of blood clots. This helps in the healing of wounds or incisions, and it keeps toxins from entering the body. This health benefits will even help to prevent hemorrhoids. Try adding one drop of geranium oil to ice cream or frozen soy milk. You can also add the oil to a teaspoon of wheat germ or flaxseeds.

    Geranium Oil Benefits

    This article originally appeared at: https://draxe.com/10-geranium-oils-benefits-healthy-skin-much/.

  • New HPV vaccine with DOUBLE the aluminum

    CDC updates immunization schedule and adds new HPV vaccine with double the aluminum

    The Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common STD contracted in the United States. In addition, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that just about every sexually active person (male or female) has the virus at some point.

    But, what most people are NOT told is, HPV resolves on its own without causing complications or the need to ‘modify’ the immunization schedule with more toxic vaccines.

    On rare occasions, HPV can lead to cervical cancer and cancers of adjacent organs.  This was the motive for creating the Human Papillomavirus vaccine. The two main HPV vaccines in use are Gardasil and Cervarix – with many integrative healthcare providers warning us about the potential health risks associated with these vaccines.

    New HPV vaccine promoted within the immunization schedule offers many unwanted side effects

    The CDC recently released a new immunization schedule for the HPV vaccine for both adults and adolescents. New recommendations say the vaccine can be administered as young as 9 years old but with an average of 11 or 12 for the first dose.

    However, the American College of Pediatricians (ACP) expressed serious concerns about Gardasil in January of 2016. The HPV vaccine has been linked with POF (premature ovarian failure, also known as premature menopause), as well as amenorrhea (absence of menstruation).

    HPV vaccine side effects can be deadly

    Most doctors are not aware of these potential complications, so incidents of this vaccine side effect could be even higher than reported. Gardasil also contains polysorbate 80, a compound linked with ovarian toxicity in experiments done with rats. Polysorbate 80 has also been connected with severe anaphylactic reactions, encephalitis and multiple sclerosis.

    Other disturbing effects of the HPV vaccine are autoimmune conditions, permanent disability and early death in young women. And, let’s not forget, HPV vaccines contain aluminum – a known neurotoxin.

    This fact is not debatable: More than 1,600 peer-reviewed published papers and scientific documents have confirmed the hazards of aluminum toxicity.

    nine-valent HPV vaccine Double the dose of toxic aluminum offsets any potential health benefits

    Despite these HPV vaccine side effects, a new “super” version of the HPV vaccine called 9vHPV vaccine is now being pushed. The vaccine makers claim the new version targets nine strains of HPV and 80 percent of vulvar, cervical and anal cancers, up from 65 percent by the previous version. It’s being sold under the name Gardasil 9 and is being marketed as an “improvement” over the previous version.

    Despite these claims, the new version actually has double the toxic aluminum of the previous one. How the potential risks of aluminum exposure are worth any supposed benefits is hard to believe by any reasonable (thinking) person.

    The World Health Organization has found that the death rate from cervical cancer is actually 2.5 times LOWER than the very serious complications and side effects documented from the HPV vaccine. In some parts of the world, HPV vaccine risks are as much as FOUR TIMES higher than the cervical cancer death rate.

    HPV vaccine marketing campaign ramps up despite risks

    Vigilant parents of teenage girls have been giving the vaccine a less-than-enthusiastic reception, so the drug makers have started marketing HPV vaccines to boys and young adults of both genders. While the previous version of the HPV vaccine was problematic, the new version could be even more devastating to health.

    Pediatricians and other medical professionals need to start speaking up and standing up for their patients, especially the youngest among us. When you consider all the facts, aluminum exposure risks and HPV vaccine side effects far overshadow any possible benefit of these vaccines.

    Ask questions and always make an informed decision about your health.

    References:

    https://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/UCM426457.pdf

    http://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20170206immunskeds.html

    http://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20170206immunskeds.html

    https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm

    http://www.naturalhealth365.com/hpv-vaccine-side-effects-1752.html

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    This article originally appeared at: http://www.naturalhealth365.com/immunization-schedule-2217.html.Dena Schmidt, staff writer

  • Easy Homeopathy: Homeopathic First Aid for the Whole Family

    Want to learn more about homeopathic medicine to get and keep your family in better health? Join Michele S. Morgan, PhD, a professional classical homeopath with 40 years experience, to learn the seven essential remedies you need for common illnesses and first-aid. These basic homeopathic remedies should be in every medicine cabinet! 

    When: April 25 6:30

    Where: Karlfeldt Center

    UPDATE: We’ve found that the book, “Easy Homeopathy” is difficult to obtain, and so we are recommending that students purchase “Homeopathic Medicine at Home” by Maesimund Panos instead. This book is available locally at Barnes and Noble, and online at Amazon! 

    If you can find it, “Easy Homeopathy” by Edward Shalts is a wonderful overview of at-home Homeopathy. ISBN# 0071457585. It can be purchased online and here’s what Amazon has to say about it:

    “Simple and inexpensive natural remedies every medicine cabinet should have!”

    “Dr. Edward Shalts’s easy-to-use reference book is designed for those just getting started in homeopathy as well as for those confused by the thousands of elixirs, herbs, and other healing methods on the market. Now, in one user-friendly guide, Shalts identifies the seven most useful and effective homeopathic remedies, explaining to you exactly what they are, how they work, and how to use them for hundreds of common conditions.”