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Alternative medicine, also generally known as traditional and folk medicine has been making a powerful come back for years. Among these “alternatives” is what we will call Herbal Alternative Medicine. Herbal alternative medicine is not quackery but rather a healing system.

Many people, even many medical doctors are great proponents of herbal alternative medicine, and the information on these remedies increase on a regular basis. Herbal alternative medicine is and has been used for things such as bleeding gums, toothache, headaches, cuts, blood pressure problems and many other problems suffered by people who did not have adequate medical care. In fact, for centuries, herbal alternative medicine provided safe and effective relief for a variety of symptoms.

Herbal alternative medicine has come a long way, and as such provides welcome relief for those experiencing the high cost of medical care.

More And More People Turning To Alternative Therapies

Among a total of 1,559 individuals age 50 and older surveyed in the spring of 2006, 63 percent reported having used one or more complementary and alternative medicine therapies. Forty-five percent of complementary and alternative medicine enthusiasts used massage therapy, chiropractic manipulation or other bodywork; 42 percent used herbal or dietary supplements; 15 percent used mind/body practices, 14 percent used naturopathy, acupuncture, or homeopathy; and 10 percent had tried energy therapies.

Among prescription drug users, 16% also took an herbal/supplement. In any given week, most US adults take at least 1 medication, and many take multiple agents.

Herbal medicine continues to be a major market in the U.S. The rise of herbal medicine training programs and funded studies on herbal medicine and its powerful healing properties can be seen in natural health literature.

Herbal Alternative Medicine…Side Effects?

For most herbs it would take incredible amounts to cause serious negative side-effects. For instance some herbs can speed heart rate, or slightly raise blood pressure etc.—So by following the labels on herbal products and/or seeking consultation from practitioners—especially if you are on medication or have a history of serious illness, you should do quite well with Herbal Alternative Medicine.

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life.

Herbal vitamins are the natural form of vitamins which are found in herbs, these are the types that were taken by your grandparents… but in their foods. In fact, herbs are in essence… foods. Herbal vitamins are far superior to those that are chemically synthesized.

Therefore when I talk of herbal vitamins it means that the vitamins in question are neither synthetically prepared nor derived from any other artificial source. Most herbs contain both vitamins and minerals…naturally

For example ginger root contains vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, etc…

Take the herb Ginkgo biloba–it contains calcium, iron, niacin, potassium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and many other trace nutrients…all in their natural or organic state. Thus they are very easy for the body to break down and use. Thus it becomes clear how herbal vitamins are very useful for a sound body and mind.

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Usable amounts of these various nutrients are crucial for the sustenance of the body.

Consider the mineral calcium as an example. Calcium assists in overcoming problems such as anemia, osteoporosis and atherosclerosis, hay fever, acne, stress, aging, hypoglycemia, leg cramps, sleeplessness, infections, menstrual cramps, and muscle aches. It lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. Calcium also helps the heart to beat regularly and aids the nervous system. It also helps metabolize your body’s iron.

Similarly vitamin C effectively protects our skin against free radicals. It is also required for the manufacture of collagen–just as mortar holds bricks together, collagen is the glue that binds cells together. vitamin C also plays important roles in wound healing and as a natural antihistamine.

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life.

(CBS/AP) Obese children as young as 10 had the arteries of 45-year-olds and other heart abnormalities greatly increasing their risk of heart disease, say doctors who used ultrasound tests to take a peek inside. The studies, reported Tuesday at an American Heart Association conference, found about a third of American children are overweight and one-fifth are obese.
“It reiterates what we know - which is there’s an obesity epidemic,” Dr. Travis Stork, host of the T.V. show “The Doctors,” tells CBS News’ The Early Show. “Nine million kids are overweight. This is a study of 70 kids, but they’re looking at the arteries at the average age of 13. And their arteries are the age of a 45-year-old. READ ENTIRE STORY HERE

Nano Superbug-Killers -Identifies Bacteria That Have Become Resistant to Antibiotics…

Antibiotics are one of the greatest things ever discovered by humans. They’ve saved countless lives, they’re the cornerstone of our modern “not dropping dead of minor infections” society, they were discovered by accident and they’re not going to work forever. Sorry to end on a downer but this stuff is kind of important.”Superbugs” aren’t tiny S-logoed avengers out to save microbial innocents from bacterial Lex Luthors: they’re disease-causing bacteria which have become resistant to our antibiotic countermeasures. This is an unavoidable effect of… READ ENTIRE STORY HERE
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Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body In fact, your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. The cholesterol in a person’s blood originates from two major sources; dietary intake and liver production. Cholesterol is more abundant in tissues which either synthesize more or have more abundant densely-packed membranes, for example, the liver, spinal cord and brain. It plays a central role in many biochemical processes, such as the composition of cell membranes and the synthesis of steroid hormones.

The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help to digest fat. Cholesterol is required to build and maintain cell membranes; it regulates membrane fluidity over a wide range of temperatures. The liver produces about 1 gram of cholesterol per day through the bile, which contains cholesterol.

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Therefore we hear of the good cholesterol (HDL) and the bad cholesterol (LDL).

Cholesterol is a major ingredient of the plaque that collects in the coronary arteries and causes CHD, so it is important to understand how plaques develop. Excess cholesterol is deposited in the artery walls as it travels through the bloodstream.

However it should be recognized that a very compelling argument can be made that the problem is not so much cholesterol itself, but the source of the cholesterol, and the abused shape of the arteries that make it necessary for the cholesterol to act as a “band-aid” to damaged arteries.

Cholesterol is simply seeping into unhealthy arteries and sticking, not because of the levels of cholesterol, but because of the poor conditions of the arterial walls.

Cholesterol Foods

Cholesterol is found in foods from animal sources. This means that eggs, meats, and whole-fat dairy products (including milk, cheese, and ice cream) are loaded with cholesterol - -and vegetables, fruits, and grains contain none. All foods of animal origin contain cholesterol—

“And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.” Proverbs 23:2 
 Cholesterol-Reducing foods
 Cholesterol-lowering foods include those containing plant sterols, plant stanols, or soluble fiber. Foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols help block absorption of cholesterol from the diet.

Natural Remedies For Cholesterol

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Combined with exercise and correct eating habits there are remedies that can greatly heal cholesterol problems.

Lecithin protects cells from oxidation and largely comprises the protective sheaths surrounding the brain. It is composed mostly of B vitamins, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid and inositol. Lecithin is beneficial in case of increase in cholesterol level. It has the ability to break up cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system.

Garlic is known to act as a blood thinner and may reduce other risk factors for heart disease. For these reasons, some doctors recommend eating garlic as food, taking 900 mg of garlic powder from capsules, or using a tincture of 2 to 4 ml, taken three times daily.

There are also natural substances such as niacin that can help with cholesterol problems.

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life.

Turmeric has been used for millennia in Ayurveda and other traditional medical systems and is considered a stalwart in the treatment of disease.

Turmeric For Arthritis

Turmeric is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that has been very beneficial in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis—

Osteoarthritis tends to be worse at night, or after a period of rest, whereas Rheumatoid arthritis is worse in the mornings. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. This is the form that usually comes with age, and it most often affects the fingers, knees, and hips.

In one study turmeric extracts, which contains curcumin, appeared to be effective at blocking rheumatoid arthritis in rats by preventing a protein (known as NF-KB) from being activated in the joints.

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Turmeric Against Cancer/MS

Researchers have found in the lab that the active ingredient in turmeric, called curcumin, can enhance the cancer-fighting power of treatment with TRAIL, a naturally occurring molecule that helps kill cancer cells. TRAIL stands for tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand.

Researchers at the University of Illinois have also found that it helps prevent plaque formation. Moreover, preliminary studies at Vanderbilt University suggest that curcumin may block the progression of multiple sclerosis.

Turmeric Fights Free Radicals

Much of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory potency can be attributed to curcumin which is both an effective COX-2 inhibitor as well as a strong antioxidant.

It is believed that the curcumin content in Turmeric apparently deactivates immune cells that may cause inflammation, without harming other parts of the immune system that are essential in fighting infection.

In fact turmeric is an antioxidant with a similar potency to that of Vitamin C and E. Antioxidants provide cell protection by ‘mopping up’ unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals that can otherwise cause cell damage which is associated with ageing and many diseases of older age.

Other Benefits Of Turmeric

• Turmeric increases the secretion and movement of bile, and may help prevent all forms of liver disease.
  
• Turmeric is also being studied for its ability to help treat Alzheimer’s disease. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s among adults in India aged 70 to 79 is among the world’s lowest.
  
• Turmeric is also very good for improving digestion while Cayenne pepper has similar positive effects in the treatment of arthritis. These effects have been endorsed by clinical trials.
  

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in your body fat. It is a steroid hormone that has long been known for its important role in regulating body levels of calcium and phosphorus, and in mineralization of bone.
The sun contributes significantly to the daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10-15 minutes of exposure is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies. It is believed that about 30 minutes of daily exposure is needed for people with dark skin however.
Active Vitamin D helps calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed from the intestines into the blood stream to help keep bones strong and healthy. Vitamin D is also essential for heart functioning.
Calcium And Vitamin D

As noted above Vitamin D helps calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed from the intestines into the blood stream. Calcium is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, secretion of hormones and enzymes, and message transmission through the nervous system. Because calcium is the nutrient that helps you build new bones, it is imperative that throughout your life, you get enough of it.
Deficiencies

Deficiencies of Vitamin D can lead to deficiencies of calcium thus leading to bone softening disease (i. e. osteoporosis), dementia, heart disease, diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, some cancers, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
Deficiencies, as seen above, appear to increase the risk of a number of diseases or negative health conditions. One example is rickets in which a deficiency of vitamin D causes softening of the bones and can present as aching muscles and joints.
Best Source Of Vitamin D

Sunlight is still the best way to obtain vitamin D — it is your body’s natural method of creating the substance. But in winter months, sometimes it is not possible to receive enough sunlight. When you get your ‘D’ from sunshine your body takes what it needs, and de-metabolizes any extra.
The words of the wise man ring true, “Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.” Ecclesiastes 11:7.

 Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE.  It may very well save your life.
 

Goldenseal is a powerful herbal remedy that serves as an anti-inflammatory, digestive aid and more…

Golden Seal

Goldenseal has been used for centuries by the Native Americans to treat a wide variety of complaints; including a general antiseptic and a treatment for snakebites. Early European settlers were introduced to goldenseal and began to include it in their health care as well, and today the plant is very popular in the United States and in some European nations, especially combined with the herb Echinacea.

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Using Golden Seal As A Remedy
 

Goldenseal is often used as a multi-purpose remedy, having many different medicinal properties. It influences mucous membranes and tissue with which it comes in contact.

In addition to working as a topical antimicrobial, it can also be taken internally as a digestion aid, and can remove canker sores when gargled with.

Additionally goldenseal is considered a useful antiseptic (which is why some herbalists use it topically to disinfect cuts and scrapes) and astringent. It is commonly used to treat skin, eye, and mucous membrane inflammatory and infectious conditions (such as sinusitis, conjunctivitis, and urinary tract infections).

Goldenseal For Diarrhea

Goldenseal is also used as a remedy for indigestion and diarrhea. In 2 relatively well-designed studies, berberine isolated from goldenseal reduced diarrhea.

Golden Seal’s Anti-biotic Properties

Goldenseal is highly valued for its rhizome and roots that contain medicinal alkaloids (Small and Catling, 1999). The roots have antibiotic properties, suppressing certain bacteria, protozoans, and fungi, and are used to treat AIDS and other severe chronic diseases, and digestive disorders, and to enhance the immune system (Davis and Bit, 1998).

Berberine, an active compound in goldenseal, is what gives the herb its antibacterial and amoebicidal characteristics. Berberine is suspected by researchers to have the ability to activate white blood cells, helping them fight infection better. It is considered an internal and external disinfectant. It accounts for 0.5-6.0% of the alkaloids present in goldenseal root and rhizome.

Berberine has been shown to inhibit the growth of a number of parasites as well as killing tumors. It has also been shown to inhibit streptococci growth in laboratory studies done in test tubes. It is thought that berberine might inhibit the adhesion of streptococci to the host cell walls, therefore preventing the attachment and growth of the streptococci. Berberine is also anti-fungal and strongly anti-diarrheal. It aids against the infection of mucous membranes such as the lining of the oral cavity, throat, sinus, bronchi, genito-urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract.

Siberian ginseng or Eleuthero Root is the common name given to the species Eleutherococcus senticosus. It is named from its herbal properties similar to those of the related ginseng; however it is not a true ginseng as it belongs to a different genus. Eleuthero Root is an adaptogenic herb, which helps the body to adapt to daily stress. It improves physical and mental vitality.

Eleuthero Root is different from other ginsengs…. while most ginsengs are used by men, Eleuthero Root is ideal for both men and women. Eleuthero root is used to increase energy and enhance overall health. It is held in high esteem in China where it has been valued for thousands of years.

Eleuthero Root is an excellent balancer for the immune system. It can help ward off bacterial and viral infections and even help protect your animal if there is a contagious disease lurking in your area. Eleuthero Root is thought to combat respiratory infections and has been used to treat bronchitis and chronic lung ailments.

Eleuthero Root (Siberian ginseng) also nutritionally supports the glandular system. It is called an “adaptogen”, which means that it helps the body adapt to any situation which normally would alter its function. Thus it can help you deal with stress.

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Eleuthero Root improves physical and mental vitality–

Eleuthero Root, like all ginsengs, acts as a stimulant and overall tonic. It can be taken for long periods, and its action can improve and get better in time.

Eleuthero contains complex polysaccharides (a kind of sugar molecule). These constituents play a critical role in eleuthero’s ability to support immune function. Eleuthero is sometimes combined with other adaptogens, like Korean, Chinese or American ginseng, astragalus, or schisandra, to increase its effectiveness.

It has been shown to enhance mental acuity and physical endurance without the letdown that comes with caffeinated products. There is little doubt that Eleuthero can heighten mental alertness and improve concentration.

In traditional Chinese medicine Eleuthero Root is used as a remedy for the insomnia.

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life.

Chromium is a micro mineral, meaning that we need only very small amounts (25 to 30 micrograms a day) of this nutrient in order to be healthy. Nonetheless, it is essential to human health. Chromium is a mineral our bodies use in small amounts for normal body functions, such as digesting food. It exists in many natural foods including brewer’s yeast, potatoes (especially the skins), molasses, whole-grain breads, cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Chromium is believed necessary for glucose and lipid metabolism. It breaks down carbohydrates and fats, and also makes GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor). Insulin needs GTF to help glucose (sugar) go into the body’s cells. Chromium is widely marketed for use in diabetes and is used as a dietary supplement by approximately 10 million US consumers, second only to calcium supplementation. There is some scientific research that has supported the potential of chromium
picolinate to be beneficial in diabetes to improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity, yet many of these studies
it is claimed have design flaws and the relevance of the research in the US population has been questioned.

Chromium And Diabetes

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However, the Department of Agriculture scientists have suggested, based on their own studies, that certain people such as the elderly, diabetics, and others with blood sugar (glucose) regulation problems can benefit from even higher levels of chromium, perhaps as high as 500-800 micrograms per day, which would normally require a supplement tablet.
 

Chromium is not an alternative to insulin for type 1 diabetics, but it may be helpful to type 2 diabetics in controlling blood sugar levels. Currently the American Diabetes Association does not recommend chromium supplements for persons with diabetes, however. When foods are processed, they are stripped of natural chromium, making American diets generally very low in chromium; studies estimate an average daily chromium consumption of 33 mcg.

Chromium is needed for energy, and helps to maintain stable blood sugar levels. In cooperation with other substances, it controls insulin as well as certain enzymes. Chromium is a potent metabolic hormone that aids in the breakdown and distribution of protein and carbohydrates so the body can use those fuels efficiently.

Chromium is integral to the proper functioning of many enzymatic processes in the human body. It is also essential in the breakdown of sugar and the conversion of sugar into energy.

So should you consider chromium as part of a healing plan if you have type 2 diabetes, or even insulin resistant? I certainly would!

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life.

Andropause is the male equivalent of the female menopause that usually affects men between the ages of 40 and 55. The word Andropause is from the Greek, andro (male), and pausis (stop), and represents the midlife decrease of androgens, DHEA, and in particular, testosterone, the key player in male hormonal health and balance. Andropause is a syndrome wherein a man’s testosterone gradually drops to a level that he begins to lose some of his male characteristics. Although this process typically begins in the 40s it becomes most pronounced in the 60s. Some 30% of males over 65 have low testosterone levels with the associated muscle weakness, memory loss, and loss of libido.

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Andropause is diagnosed with a blood test by a physician that reveals testosterone levels below a certain level. If a diagnosis of andropause is warranted, treatment with testosterone replacement may be an option, depending on a man’s health history.
 

While medical professionals have known for a long time that the production of hormones by the testes slowly decreases as men age, interest has developed only recently in the clinical implications of andropause. Andropause is in effect the reverse of puberty. It is often under diagnosed because symptoms can be vague and can vary a lot among individuals. Many men find it difficult to even admit that there’s a problem.

Symptoms and findings of testosterone deficiency are similar to those associated with aging. Andropause symptoms may include loss of energy, depressed mood, possible decrease in cognitive decline, decreased libido , potential erectile dysfunction , decreased muscle mass and strength, increased fat mass, frailty, osteopenia, and osteoporosis.

Symptom improvement might include improved psychosexual function, physical activity, quality of life, and overall mood.

REMEDY

In correcting Andropause DHEA will play a prominent role. It is a steroid hormone mostly produced in the adrenal glands. DHEA
is usually used for at least the first week at about 50-75mg per day. DHEA supplementation for men suffering from male menopause symptoms will likely result in the male looking, acting, thinking and feeling better. However, there are other herb, amino acids etc., which when combined with a healthy diet and overall lifestyle can work wonders.

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