• THE LIVER AND GALLBLADDER – CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DISORDERS (EATING HABITS)

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    07 Apr 2009 /  Herbal

    If certain eating habits in Japan, Korea and China were not adhered to, the resulting deficiency of minerals would be disastrous. One habit in those countries that contributes to their good health is that they eat kelp (seaweed) as part of their daily diet. The minerals contained in ocean kelp are able to counterbalance to a great extent the deficiency caused by eating white rice. Calcium and fluoride, however, are not contained in kelp. A deficiency of these two minerals affects the teeth and this accounts for the widespread tooth decay among those people. It is only in rural or

    primitive areas where the people retain their teeth because of a natural wholefood diet. For instance, I have seen really beautiful teeth among the Fiji islanders.

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  • GASTRIC ULSERS – GENERAL INFORMATION

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    07 Apr 2009 /  Herbal

    It sets off an acute inflammation of the peritoneum (peritonitis), a very painful condition accompanied by vomiting and a racing pulse rate. The abdomen then becomes swollen and tight like a board. The patient’s life will be in danger and he must be hospitalised without delay. Provided his general health is good and he is treated by a skilful surgeon, he has a good chance of pulling through.

    It is possible for peptic ulcers to grow to the point where they eventually affect other organs, endangering particularly the pancreas, possibly even the liver and the transverse colon. Simple gastric ulcers are generally associated with a high acid content in the stomach, and the patient may experience belching or a sour-tasting regurgitation. If ulcers are not properly treated they may turn to cancer.

    A malignant ulcer is more difficult to diagnose, since it is not normally accompanied by pain and thus not often detected until a later stage. Experience shows that malignancy is almost always connected with a lack of gastric acid, whereas a simple ulcer develops in a hyperacid condition.

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  • SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR NEURITIS (PETROL COMPRESS)

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    07 Apr 2009 /  Herbal

    An old doctor who served in the Austrian army once told me that they used petrol compresses for the same purpose and sometimes even treated lumbago in this way with good results.

    The use of formic acid has also proved very successful in cases of neuritis and sciatica. If a sufferer knows where there is an anthill in the woods, he should go there, expose his leg to the ants and let them ‘work’ on it. After a while, he can wipe off the insects with a cloth and will soon begin to feel the benefit of this inexpensive ‘injection’ of formic acid. Of course, the patient will achieve the same effects by applying spirit of ants, an alcoholic solution which also contains formic acid. Alternatively, if you know a homoeopathic doctor you could ask to be given injections of homoeopathic formic acid. This will be sufficient to relieve neuritic pains in most cases.

    If, however, yours proves to be a very stubborn case, you can combine the various treatments described above, but you may have to persevere a little longer before experiencing relief.

    It is also to your advantage to rid the body of toxins. Especially in the spring, if you live in a temperate zone, the blood can be cleansed by taking bitter herbs, followed by a juice diet that will facilitate the disposal of metabolic waste products. In order to help the body eliminate the toxins, it is important to stimulate the kidneys, bowels and skin at the same time. After the juice diet, adopt a sensible natural diet so as to avoid accumulating more poisons which may start up the neuritic pain again.

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  • HYPERTHYROIDISM – INTRODUCTION

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    07 Apr 2009 /  Herbal

    Not long ago, I was consulted by a girl who had just returned to the Engadine Valley from a trip to Italy. Her big, shiny, bulging and staring eyes showed unmistakable signs of an overactive thyroid. She explained that her doctor had practically taken her apart without finding anything wrong, although she complained of frequently feeling very ill and weak.

    When staying at the seaside this ‘sick person without a sickness’ could sleep for twenty-four hours at a time if no one woke her up. Long sleeping periods are a typical effect of the iodine contained in sea air on those suffering from a thyroid condition. Some patients become very active, vivacious and highly strung, others feel an unnatural desire and need for sleep. It is essential for such people to be aware of what the problem is, for it will enable them to adjust to their environment and to take the appropriate remedial measures.

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  • NORMALISING THE BLOOD PRESSURE – WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO ACHIEVE?

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    07 Apr 2009 /  Herbal

    It is a proven fact that a diet of wholegrain rice promotes normal blood pressure. As it regulates low as well as high pressure, it would be wrong not to give it a chance for either of these problems. Not long ago I received a letter from a friend in Germany to whom I had recommended a wholegrain rice diet for his very high blood pressure. He had followed my advice and was able to report excellent results.

    He remained on the recommended diet for ten weeks and found that he had lost weight and that his blood pressure had gone down from 230 to 190. This result alone was most encouraging. He then took a two-week vacation, at the end of which his pressure had fallen even further, this time to 170. Let me add that this patient is already sixty-three years old and it is especially interesting to note that he obtained such splendid results without the aid of any medication – simply by following a diet of wholegrain rice, cottage cheese and salads. If he keeps to this diet he will experience a further reduction in blood pressure and, with it, the elasticity of the blood vessels will improve.

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  • MOUTH, METALLIC TASTE IN

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    02 Apr 2009 /  General health

    Description and Possible Medical Problems

    If you’ve ever been able to receive radio waves through the fillings ot orthodontute in your mouth, you probably found that the broadcast is usually accompanied by a metallic taste in your mouth.

    Whether or not you fall into this category, if a metallic, slightly bitter taste stays around for a period of time, something besides the radio is causing your symptoms. Indeed, changes in the sensation of taste are usually caused by a recent or progressive change in your physical health. A metallic taste disorder may be due to a vitamin deficiency—most often the B vitamins or the mineral zinc—or to a cold or flu, during which the pus resulting from an upper respiratory infection can taste bitter. A benign or malignant tumor on the tongue can also cause a metallic taste.

    Certain medications such as antihypertensives and any antibiotic can also cause a metallic taste. In some cases, the altered taste will disappear after your body adjusts to the medication; in others, it will remain as long as you’re taking the medication.

    If the metallic taste in your mouth doesn’t go away on its own, it’s a good idea to see your doctor.

    Treatment

    Your doctor will diagnose the cause of the metallic taste in your mouth by analyzing any changes in your diet and looking for the presence of a chronic respiratory infection. He will also examine your tongue for signs of a tumor. I had one patient who had a metallic taste that was caused by a tumor of the lung lining; the metallic taste preceded the cancer diagnosis by several months.

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  • NOSE, STUFFY

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    02 Apr 2009 /  General health

    Description and Possible Medical Problems

    You may think your stuffy nose is due to a cold—after all, you’ve never been allergic to anything—but think again. Adult-onset allergies are more common than most people think, especially with the increasing numbers of people who suffer from environmental allergies, in which rugs, furniture, and even hair spray can ttigger an allergic reaction.

    If your stuffy nose is due to an allergy and not to a cold or flu, you’ll probably answer yes to these questions:

    1. Has my clogged or runny nose lasted far longer than a cold usually does?

    2. Do my symptoms seem to appear and disappear without warning?

    Treatment

    Allergies can occur at any time of the year, although spring, when pollen is at its most abundant, and fall, when ragweed is in bloom, are the seasons when allergies and the accompanying nasal discomfort become most severe. At other times of the year, allergies to household mold and dust can cause a reaction.

    When it’s impossible to avoid the offending allergic substances, you can treat your stuffy nose with over-the-counter antihistamines or decongestants. Look for antihistamines that don’t make you sleepy, and don’t overdo it with the decongestants, especially the sprays—it’s easy to become hooked on them.

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  • DECREASED SENSE OF SMELL: TREATMENT

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    02 Apr 2009 /  General health

    Though many people start to notice a decline in their ability to smell as early as their 40s, the loss usually doesn’t become pronounced until they reach their 60s. In fact, there are many elderly men and women who can’t smell at all.

    Severe colds, the flu, and infections of the upper respiratory tract can completely take away your ability to smell. In this instance, as well as when medication is causing the decreased sense of smell, you just have to be patient. When you’re better and/or have discontinued the medication, you’ll be able to smell again. And if you’ve recently had major dental work done, your ability to smell will return after you’ve completely healed.

    Occasionally, nasal polyps will result in a loss of smell. If you have trouble breathing due to these obstructions, see your doctor, who will probably recommend surgical removal of the polyps.

    If you lose your sense of smell suddenly, it’s important to keep in mind that the condition is probably reversible. If your loss is more gradual, aging is the culprit.

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  • BODY SIGNAL ALERT VISION, DOUBLE: TREATMENT

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    02 Apr 2009 /  General health

    Sometimes double vision disappears by itself in one to three months, no matter what the cause. But because double vision is often a symptom of a serious medical condition, you should see your physician so she can begin treatment if necessary.

    Treatment for double vision depends on its cause. When an aneurysm is responsible, surgery is the primary treatment, and after the aneurysm is repaired you will need to be closely monitored by your doctor to make sure your blood pressure remains under control. Your doctor will probably recommend that you switch to a low-fat, low-salt diet so that your high blood pressure and/or arteriosclerosis doesn’t worsen. Both conditions can aggravate an aneurysm and cause it to burst.

    If diabetes is causing you to see double, the best thing you can do is to follow the program your physician has recommended to control your diabetes; in this case, your double vision should disappear in a week or two. Double vision caused by diabetes may disappear on its own a month or two after it first begins. Nevertheless, it’s important to see your doctor to make sure you don’t have an additional medical problem—such as high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis—that can make it worse. It’s best to have your doctor monitor your health regularly.

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  • EYELIDS, FLAT YELLOW GROWTHS UNDER

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    02 Apr 2009 /  General health

    Description and Possible Medical Problems

    If you wake up one day and find a flat yellow growth on the underside of an eyelid, the first thing you should do is call your doctor to have your cholesterol checked. This flat yellow growth, called a xanthelasma, is a cholesterol deposit that has gathered under the eyelid. Flat yellow growths can also occasionally occur in diabetics.

    Treatment

    Xanthelasimae are not in themselves a health problem; however, whether or not you’re predisposed to high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, if these flat yellow growths appear under one or both of your eyelids, you should definitely monitor your cholesterol levels and start proper treatment with diet, exercise, and medication.

    If you think the deposits are unsightly, your doctor can remove them on an outpatient basis. They may, however, grow back, especially if you do not treat your high cholesterol.

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