Natural Medicine Talk - General Discussion

Watch A Man Survive Swine Flu Through Intravenous Vitamin C..

pinballdoctor — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:10:06 GMT

This is a very interesting video:

http://www.3news.co.nz/Living-Proof/...8/Default.aspx

25 grams of vitamin C is not high dose. I would have demanded six times that amount daily.

Need Some Assistance Please!

NY11725 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:53:36 GMT

Hey Guys, New Here,

I signed up because I need some advice from a expert or just someone with better knowledge than I have regarding a issue I am having. Maybe one of you can help me out.

About a month ago I got your avg cold, slight stuffy nose, with a mild cough. If I remember correctly I believe It started around the first week of August, I remember because the 14th was my trip to NY for a week, and I was trying to get rid of it before then. I ended up going still with a slight slight cold I would say. I was up there for about 8 or 9 days, and then returned back here in FL. Well, about 4 or 5 days ago.. I noticed that at night ONLY, I get congested and backed up in my nose pretty bad to the point where I cannot smell or taste ANYTHING no matter how much I blow my nose. I do not have allergies..never did.. I don't sneeze or get watery eyes or any allergy symptoms. I wake up in the morning, and after 10 to 15 minutes, and 1 or 2 nose blows.. I can smell, and taste again. This happened for the past 3 nights or so and I don't know what is wrong. I am not stuffed all day, I don't cough anymore like I'm sick. Then again at night, it comes back around like 11pm or 12am. It's really annoying. I bought some Vicks Sinex spray today, along with some sudafed hoping its still part of this cold, but having a regular cold for about a month is really odd. I don't feel weak like I'm sick like I have the flu or anything, I just do not know what is wrong. I seem ok right now as its 10pm, and I just used some vicks sinex, but I don't want to rely on it since it can do damage in the long run. Before I head to a doctor, just wondering if anyone has had this problem or know what it is.

Thanks a million.

Omega-3s anti-inflammatory mechanism revealed

jfh — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:56:52 GMT

Omega-3s may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages, according to research.

The new research published in the journal Cell, suggests the mechanisms behind omega-3�s actions as an anti-onflammatory are due to its action on G-protein-coupled receptor 120 (GPR120) working as an omega-3 FA receptor/sensor.
"Omega-3s are very potent activators of GPR120 on macrophages - more potent than any other anti-inflammatory we've ever seen," said lead researcher Dr Jerrold Olefsky of the University of California, San Diego.
Anti-inflammatory
Omega-3 fatty acids have been long associated with anti-inflammatory effects; however the mechanisms behind such effects have been poorly understood.
GPR120 is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCRs) - part of a group involved in many important cell functions, and is the target of many drugs.
Previous research has suggested that five GPCRs � including GPR120 included � respond well respond to free fatty acids.
Since chronic tissue inflammation is linked to insulin resistance in obesity, the researchers used GPR120 knock-out mice to investigate if omega-3 leads to GPR120-mediated anti-inflammatory and insulin sensitizing effects in vivo.
Robust effect
Researchers found that GPR120 functions as an omega-3 receptor in pro-inflammatory macrophages and mature adipocytes.
When knock-out mice were fed a high-fat diet and treated with omega-3 fatty acids, they showed all the signs of inflammation and the insulin resistance that leads to diabetes with omega-3 having no effect.
Normal mice on a high-fat diet still gained weight, however, omega-3s "had a really robust effect in preventing inflammation," Olefsky said.
The study also observed that by signalling through GPR120, omega-3 fatty acids mediate potent anti-inflammatory effects to inhibit certain key inflammatory signaling pathways.

The study reports that omega-3 treatment was as effective - or in some cases more effective - than the popular insulin-sensitizing drug Rosiglitazone.
The researchers noted that activation of GPR120 by omega-3s blocks not one, but all inflammatory pathways.
Interpretation
Olefsky said his team focused on GPR120 from the beginning because of where it is found - in fat tissue and on macrophages. Olefsky noted that if your goal is to fight inflammation then "that's just where you'd want them to be expressed."
How these findings can be interpreted for humans is not yet clear, but with a growing trend in omega-3 supplementation and increased dietary intakes of omega-3 a goal for many consumers.
Olefski says it is too early to make any formal reccomendations at the moment, but highlights that he does not see any problem with people taking omega-3 supplementations "as long as it isn't in enormous doses."
Olefski said that further research needs to be conducted into several � currently unknown - omega-3 mechanisms. For one, omega-3s seems to block the migration of macrophage cells into tissues - "It's a remarkable effect, and we don't know its action," he added.
The researchers also pointed out that whilst omega-3s appear to be very good at activating GPR120 to reduce inflammation, the fatty acid actually has a relatively low affinity for the receptor. Olefsky commented that it is possible other small molecules could be found to work even better than omega-3.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/...anism-revealed

Pharma rep confession

athletic dept — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:38:44 GMT

"Has this been a LONG time coming!!! Short video from a Gwen Olsen, FIFTEEN year pharmaceutical rep who could no longer stand the colossal FRAUD of working for her industry and exposes some amazing TRUTHS about Big Pharma and how they get you 'hooked' on their DRUGS for LIFE with no desire for any CURES! Why??? Simply, it would put them 'out of business' and that will never happen! They literally OWN most of the N. American media and have so many lobbyists in Washington that the MONEY that flows from them to buy off politicians AND Gov�t. would literally be more than enough to run the economies of several countries! And she was one of the BEST at her job, so she knows her subject matter! Excellent video!!!!

Doctors in the Denver area with a natural bent.

Leslie.Jordan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:07:38 GMT

I live in a suburb south of Denver and would like to find a family practice doctor or practice that is more wholistic in it's approach. I haven 3 small children (4,2,7mos) and I do not vaccinate nor do I think well care visits are necessary. I do want to have a relationship with an MD office in case we do need care but I'm not happy with approach and stringent rules of our pediatrician who claims to integrate a natural approach to treatment imposes. Ideally, we could all be seen at the same practice. Any suggestion of names would be great. Thank you.

Very Sad Story

limitme — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:40:59 GMT

My mother in law works at a store....anyway...today, a an older lady had walked in....and asked where she could find the bed rails....
she said her grandson was scared he was going to fall off the bed....

she asked why?

the lady explained that 2 months ago....her 6 yr old grandson started getting headaches and runny nose.....and they took him to the doctor....nothing...they just said it was a cold....

anyway...then he started throwing up....and eventually they took him to the emergency room....they said he had a virus or something....then he continued throwing up and had palsy on one side of his face....like a stroke victim....

they took him to Texas Children's hospital....the nurse said...can you walk in a straight line for me....he couldn't....

she knew he had a brain tumor.....they did some catscans and other stuff....anyway....found out he had a rare brain tumor....they said there's nothing they can do about it.....
they said to prepare yourselves...because he is probably going to die soon....

anyway....just breaks my heart....tears it out.....

does natural medicine or chinese medicine offer anything for brain tumors?

Natural Health Movement Achieving Key Victories

kind2creatures — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:16:45 GMT

Natural health movement achieving key victories over HFCS, MSG, GMOs and more

by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor

(NaturalNews) It's hard to see it sometimes, but the natural health community has achieved many important victories over the last few years in exposing the truth about dangerous chemicals and food ingredients. Here are some of the major victories we've collectively achieved:

High-Fructose Corn Syrup exposed

We've been victorious in spreading the word about the dangers of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which I call "liquid sugar crack." The public has learned so much about the dangers of this refined ingredient that food manufacturers are now switching away from HFCS and using more natural refined ingredients (such as evaporated cane juice, which is far better for you than HFCS).

You can even buy Hunt's Ketchup now, which declares right on the front label, "NO High Fructose Corn Syrup!"

Not surprisingly, the Corn Refiners Association has spent millions of dollars trying to obfuscate this issue by claiming HFCS is perfectly good for you. They've attacked virtually every news organization that writes about HFCS, and they run television ads that try to spin the issue in their direction, but they've failed! The public still knows that HFCS is linked to diabetes and obesity, and they don't want any more of this refined liquid sugar in their diets.

BPA - the plastics chemical

The truth has also come out recently about the dangers of Bisphenol-A (BPA), also known as the "plastics chemical." This chemical, which is found in virtually all canned foods (it's in the can liner), plastic bottles and other plastic food containers, has been found to be a "hormone disruptor," meaning it interferes with the normal healthy functioning of the hormones that control your body functions.

The outcry against BPA has even gone mainstream now, with mainstream news organizations covering the issue with greater frequency. Momentum is clearly building in favor of legislation that would outlaw BPA in all plastic food containers, and Canada seems poised to add BPA to its list of toxic substances.

The American Chemistry Council, of course, is outraged by any hint that chemicals might be bad for your health, and they'll continue to fight any new legislation in the USA. But in the end, the ACC will lose, because BPA is dangerous for your health and they can't cover up the science forever.

MSG - the excitotoxin taste enhancer

We've also been victorious in a very big way against MSG (monosodium glutamate), the chemical taste enhancer that's used in sausage, beef jerky, salad dressings, gravy mixes, and all sorts of fast food. (It's found in practically everything served at KFC, for example.)

While we haven't yet succeeded in banning MSG, we have raised awareness to such an extent that even soup companies are now competing with claims of having "No MSG" on their labels. As the public learns even more about MSG, we can expect to see more food companies removing it from their products.

Loophole: Many food companies are switching from MSG to yeast extract, which is a "hidden" form of MSG that's used for the same purpose. If you are avoiding foods made with MSG, be sure to avoid all foods made with yeast extract, too. I'm working on a mini-documentary, by the way, that will expose the truth about this form of hidden MSG in mainstream foods.

Trans Fats - the fat that kills

In addition to the items mentioned above, the natural health community has achieved considerable success in the battle against trans fatty acids -- also known as "trans fats." These are health-harming fats created out of the process of hydrogenation of oils. When you see "partially hydrogenated vegetable oil" on a food label, you know that item contains trans fats.

Trans fats are extremely dangerous for human consumption because they slowly promote deadly degenerative diseases like heart disease and cancer. They have absolutely no place in a healthy food supply. In time, they will probably be banned altogether.

Vitamin D is the new "hero" nutrient!

Through tireless efforts, members and leaders of the natural health movement have succeeded in raising global awareness about the amazing health benefits of vitamin D, the "miracle" nutrient that prevents cancer , heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, kidney disease, depression and much more.

Even sunscreens are now being exposed as toxic chemical lotions that block vitamin D production and actually promote vitamin D deficiency!

Plus, the African American and Latino communities are learning more and more about vitamin D deficiency and how their skin pigmentation makes them more vulnerable to such deficiencies if they aren't intentionally working to increase their sun exposure.

Here's a very popular video I released that has been part of this education effort: http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=5A62F...

More organics in retail stores

In the United States, Target stores now carry a decent selection of USDA organic fresh produce. Costco stores are increasingly carrying organic products, and conventional stores that used to shun health foods now increasingly have "natural foods" sections where people can find organic food items.

As consumers are becoming more aware of the dangers of chemicals in their foods (and the benefits of organic foods), the surge in demand for organics is forcing nearly every food retailer to offer a selection of organic items.

This is progress! Just a few years ago, the idea of finding organic strawberries at Target stores would have seemed ridiculous.

Even Whole Foods, by the way, is improving its organics profile. For example, after tremendous pressure from the Organic Consumers Association (www.OrganicConsumers.org), Whole Foods declared that it would soon stop carrying "cheater" organic body care products that have the word "organics" in their name but aren't really organic at all.

Upcoming victories

I believe the natural health community will achieve yet more significant victories in several important areas of public health. Here's where you can expect to see a lot of progress in the years ahead:

Aspartame

Although this chemical has remained difficult to remove from the food supply, the truth is getting out now about the real dangers of aspartame, and it's only a matter of time before this artificial chemical sweetener is fully exposed (and banned from foods and beverages).

Dr. Betty Martini, of course, has played a huge hand in spreading awareness about the health dangers of aspartame. (http://www.mpwhi.com/main.htm)

Water fluoridation

Expect to see an end to the criminal act of dripping a toxic, pharmacologically active chemical into the water supply without the consent of those who consume it. The fluoridation of public water supplies is a public health crime and it has absolutely no scientific justification whatsoever.

It is, though, a convenient way to dispose of chemical byproducts from heavy industry. That's where the chemical fluoride comes from that's dumped into the water supply, by the way. Most fluoride chemicals purchased by cities for fluoridation actually comes from China, and most of it is contaminated with heavy metals, by the way. (http://www.naturalnews.com/029477_f...)

Before long, you can expect to see this ridiculous chemical poisoning ritual banned across more cities and nations around the world. We all have a right to safe water, and fluoride makes water dangerous.

In case you're curious about this issue, read my article here about why the fluoridation of public water supplies is a criminal act: http://www.naturalnews.com/028913_f...

And check out Citizens for Safe Water at http://www.cfsw.us

Mercury fillings

Mercury is extremely toxic, and even the American Dental Association can't hide that fact forever. Before too much longer, we will see the ADA finally cave in on the issue of mercury and announce to its member dentists that mercury is no longer an acceptable substance to use in dental fillings.

It's not just toxic to dentists and patients (and dentists suffer an unusually high rate of madness due to mercury exposure, by the way); it's also an extreme risk to the environment. Thousands of tons of mercury are released into the environment each year due solely to the use of the toxic metal in modern dentistry.

And a lot of the credit for this victory, by the way, will be due to attorney Charlie Brown from Consumers for Dental Choice (www.ToxicTeeth.org), who you will hear more from as this issue unfolds.

GMOs

Thanks in no small part to the work of Jeffrey Smith (www.SeedsOfDeception.com), there is growing awareness among health-conscious consumers about the extreme dangers of consuming genetically modified foods.

The battle is still raging, and companies like Monsanto are pressuring the FDA to ban honest food labeling that would warn consumers about GMOs in the grocery store, but in the end, the "right-to-know" effort will be victorious. Consumers don't like being hoodwinked, and they don't want to eat GM foods that might unleash pesticides in their own gut.

This coming October 10, 2010 is a world day of grassroots GMO awareness. Watch for more announcements on NaturalNews.com and SeedsOfDeception.com about that upcoming event.

Vaccines

Under the relentless pressure of stubborn facts, the modern mythology behind seasonal flu vaccines is quickly crumbling away. People are waking up to the fact that such vaccines are not merely worthless; but that they often cause harm!

As people are learning more about vitamin D and how that nutrient activates the human immune system to build its own antibodies against infectious disease, they are increasingly rejecting chemical interventions such as painful vaccine shots (which can cause convulsions, vomiting and permanent neurological damage).

This is a victory for public health, too, because the more people consciously boost their levels of vitamin D and take care of their own immune systems, the less dangerous any infectious disease outbreak will turn out to be.

My own recently released song, Vaccine Zombie (www.VaccineZombie.com) is also having an impact through an entertainment approach. The song takes aim at the mindless mythology behind routine vaccines and helps to de-hypnotize people from the mainstream programming of the CDC and WHO, which operates in collusion with the vaccine industry.

Watch the video now at NaturalNews.TV:
http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=6D051...

Vaccines will probably never go away completely because there's always a profit to be had from convincing people they need to take vaccine shots, but the more we help educate the public about their own natural immune defenses against infectious disease (and how to activate their immune systems with nutrition), the less people will feel the need to turn to dangerous chemical interventions to protect their health.

More victories on the way!

The natural health movement has gone mainstream! More and more mainstream consumers now understand the dangers of toxic chemicals and the promise of nutrition and natural remedies. Modern medicine as we know it today is on the way out, and the age of "better living through chemistry" is thankfully coming to an end.

The knowledge found in the natural health movement is winning out over the ignorance preferred by Big Pharma and the FDA. Stay tuned to NaturalNews.com for news about yet more victories in the near future.

One gene only codes one protein

saved1986 — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:18:47 GMT

so if I change a gene in humans to produce a more efficient form of insulin, the new humans will be able to handle sugar more efficiently. Right? Maybe not the case! The first generation humans will, but because of this, their metabolic efficiency change will cause other enzyme systems to change and after a few generations, the new humans will be different from us. I am leading to a discussion on GMO foods. The first generation crop will not be the same down the line. Playing God is not good.

I love sushi! Not any more!

saved1986 — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:48:33 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_fda_biotech_salmon

Dirt poor

knightofalbion — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:48:28 GMT

The nutritional value of the food we eat depends entirely upon the richness - or otherwise - of the soil in which it was grown.

This article refers to Britain, but it could just as readily refer to America, Canada and pretty much anywhere else on the planet.

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/articles..._a3861722.aspx

Illnesses granny never got

knightofalbion — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:43:42 GMT

I came across this excellent article.

We've got rid of a lot of the old illnesses & diseases...and replaced them with some new ones!

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/articles..._a2789871.aspx

Heart Stint, Why Not Nasal Stints?

limitme — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:33:29 GMT

If they can put a stint inside your chest to keep your artery open...why can't they put a simple stint inside your fleshy nasal passage that always closes on people with bad allergies?

How many people are addicted to Afrin, like myself?
Or how many people have bad allergies and can't breathe well at night?

Its all cause by a tiny fleshy nasal passage that closes because it gets inflammed....
it has nothing to do with too much mucus or being too stuffed up.....

Perhaps doctors or someone could develop a stint to stick up that nasal passage and keep it open.

Which Water to Buy?

limitme — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:59:33 GMT

Clean, drinking water seems hard to come by these days.

Is there a brand that is safe or a type?

Sometimes I buy plastic gallons of distilled water to drink...sometimes i buy ozark water bottles....or nestle.

I don't have the money to buy an expensive filter...several hundred dollars....

What water do you buy to drink or what water do you drink?

On these things I am a snob!

saved1986 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:17:23 GMT

1) Beer: and yes, except for microbrews and sam adams, US beer is below par.

2) Vacations: I enjoy short vacations, and due to taking care of elderly parents, they have to be relatively short. I am thinking about a possible S America trip in march. I will need vaccines to enter equador or chile: hepatitis, typhoid. Are these considered bad vaccines?

Good article!

saved1986 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:52:28 GMT

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ci...iddencures.htm