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Alternative Medicine in the News
July 2010 edition 79
published weekly
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Stuffed Eggplant
(Middle Eastern)
from Stone Soup a cookbook published by Didi Ruchira 1994
serves
4 - 6
4 medium eggplants, washed and
dried, leave the stalks on
6 Tbsp olive oil
2 green peppers, sliced thin
2 tomatoes, sliced
45 ml 3 Tbsp tomato puree
10 ml 2 tsp salt
5 ml 1 tsp allspice
30 ml 2 Tbsp parsley
3
ml ½ tsp cayenne
130 ml 2 Tbsp cooking
oil
450 ml water
Make a slit about 5
cm long down each eggplant. Salt the insides and leave for 15 minutes. Heat the
olive oil and add the sliced tomatoes, puree, slat and spices. Cook for 5
minutes, add the parsley. Rinse the eggplant under cold running water. Pat dry
with a paper towel. Heat the cooking oil, add the eggplant and fry gently,
turning them several times. Don't spoil the shape. Remove from the pan and set
in an oven dish with the slits uppermost. Carefully prise the slits open and
fill with the tomato mixture. Add water to any remaining mixture and pour over
the eggplants. Bake at 190° C for 1 hour. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Big Pharma lies about statin drugs finally exposed in British Medical Journal
To hear Big Pharma tell it, statin drugs are "miracle" medicines that
have prevented millions of heart attacks and strokes. But a recent
study published in the British Medical Journal tells a
completely different story: For every heart attack prevented by the
drug, two or more people suffered liver damage, kidney failure,
cataracts or extreme muscle weakness as a result of taking the drug.
Statin drugs, in other words, harm far more people than they help.
Julia
Hippisley-Cox and Carol Coupland led the study which examined data from
over two million patients, including over 225,000 patients who were new
statin drug users.
They found that for every 10,000 women being treated with statins, there were only 271 fewer cases of heart disease.
And yet, at the same time, the statin drugs caused 74 cases of liver damage, 23 cases of acute kidney failure, 39 cases of extreme muscle weakness and 307 cases of cataracts.
Statin drugs, in other words, helped 271 people but harmed
443 people. This demonstrates how they are wreaking havoc with the
health of those who take them, causing damage that far outweighs any
benefit they might offer.
Big Pharma's highly deceptive advertising implies that statin drugs help everyone who takes them.
So if 10,000 people took the drugs, we're promised, heart attacks would
be prevented in all 10,000 people. That's the implied message in the
drug ads, anyway.
But this is just a wild exaggeration and distortion of the facts. Most drugs don't work on most people,
and statin drugs only "work" on about 2.7% of those who take them. Yet
they cause serious damage in about 4.4% of those who take them.
So
if you take statin drugs, your odds of benefiting from them is less
than 3 out of 100. But your odds of being harmed by them are more than
4 out of 100. For 96 out of 100 people, statin drugs do nothing except make the drug companies rich and pollute the waterways every time you flush the toilet.
Statin drugs, then, are basically a crap shoot with your health.
Keep the pharma profits rolling
From
the point of view of Big Pharma, they have the added benefit of causing
other diseases that often result in yet more drugs or medical
procedures being prescribed. Kidney dialysis makes big money for
hospitals, by the way. It's a multi-billion-dollar business all by
itself. Statin drugs are therefore a way for the sick-care industry to recruit new patients into kidney dialysis, knowing that some percentage of statin drug users are going to end up with full-blown kidney failure.
What's
really interesting about all this is how easy it is to fool doctors
into prescribing statin drugs. Doctors mistakenly think these are
miracle drugs, but they're never read the research. They've been
convinced by drug reps, misleading medical journal articles and Big
Pharma advertising -- and they bought it!
Mainstream doctors,
you see, are perhaps the most gullible people on the planet. They'll
gladly prescribe a drug that harms more people than it helps -- by the
millions -- because they can be almost effortlessly swayed into pushing
poison pills through "science babble" language used by drug companies
to promote their pills.
Doctors are literally walking around
today thinking statin drugs are such miracle lifesavers that some
doctors openly talked about dripping the drug into the public water supply! That's how convinced they are about the drug's benefits. They think everyone should be taking statins whether they need them or not!
It's
downright loony. But that's characteristic of western medicine, isn't
it? Proclaim your poison to be "miracle medicine" while utterly
ignoring the truth that those drugs harm far more people than they help
(and they simply don't work on more than 90% of people who take them).
The statin scam
Statin
drugs are a scam, plain and simple, and the doctors who prescribe them
are puppets used by Big Pharma to sell high-profit drugs to people who
for the most part won't even benefit from them. That this research
exposing the truth about statin drugs even appeared in the British Medical Journal
is a minor miracle all by itself, by the way. But it does indicate that
the wall of lies constructed about statins by Big Pharma is starting to
crack.
If the truth about statins were openly known, the drugs
wouldn't be prescribed to anyone, and drug companies would be sued for
billions of dollars for their false advertising and marketing
manipulations.
Until that happens, just remember this: Any doctor who recommends a statin drug is a con man
drug pusher. If they don't have the honesty to research the truth about
these drugs and stop prescribing them, they certainly cannot be trusted
with your health. If they're pushing statin drugs on you, they're
really just working for Big Pharma, not for you, and they're not
interested in real science and the real impacts of drugs on patients.
It
brings up another hugely important question in modern medicine: Why
don't doctors have the capability to question the false beliefs of
their own industry? As you might have guessed, that's the topic of
another story altogether.
Sources for this story include:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS...
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Scientists find way of testing toiletries without using animals
A simple and effective way to assess the safety of soaps, shampoos and
other toiletries is just around the corner - and it doesn't involve
testing on animals.
Many consumers boycott toiletries that are tested on animals - but soon
they won't have to read the label because these tests will become a
thing of the past.
Scientists have developed a simple and inexpensive way to test if
toiletries cause skin allergies and irritations, and one that does not
involve the use of laboratory animals.
(Source: Chemical Research in
Toxicology, 2010; 23: 918).
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Agro-Homeopathy - An Alternative for Agriculture
The use of the homeopathic method in agriculture was introduced with
Agro-homeopathy, which allows one to influence biological processes of
plants to either accelerate or [...]
The use of the homeopathic method in agriculture was introduced with
Agro-homeopathy, which allows one to influence biological processes of
plants to either accelerate or delay growth. Moreover, it can
contribute to the control of plagues and diseases, directly promoting
increased production.
In agriculture, homeopathic nosodes and autonosodes can assist in
controlling plagues and diseases by use of the same disease of the
plant, the plant damaged by the plague, or even the actual plague.
Nosodes used in humans and animals are defined as homeopathic remedies
prepared from diseased tissue or the product of disease, but are not
defined chemically. Nosodes can be derived from animal, human or plant
products. They can be complex compounds (of pathological secretions or
excretions, infected tissues or causal organisms) or simple compounds
(such as pure microbial or viral cultures).
Possibilities in agriculture
Utilizing homeopathic dynamizations on plants guarantees
non-toxicity, because their mode of preparation assures that plants
will in no way be contaminated. Agro-homeopathy is a win- win solution
for farmers. They can use this method with confidence that it will
neither damage the organism, the soil nor the plants.
Autonosodes represent the most immediate way to extend the use of
homeopathy to farmers. They only require the plant damaged by the
disease or plague, along with bottles and alcohol with which to prepare
the dynamization. It is an easy, uncomplicated and immediate process
that counters the damage caused by the plague or disease.
Agro-homeopathy has enormous potential as it covers the majority of
crops and enables crop abundance and nutritive yields. Therefore
further investigations must be performed to strengthen the advances
already achieved in developing this science.
Important benefits of agrohomeopathy include economic savings and
preservation of the natural ecology. Agro-homeopathy can reduce costs
from agrochemicals, and it will not damage the organism, the ground
under the plant or its surrounding area and the water that serves as
the solvent in the dynamizations.
To elaborate further , the mother tincture is generally produced in
an hydro-alcoholic solution of 87%. Dynamizations use 87% alcohol as a
solvent, which if applied to the plant as is, would be toxic. That is
why in agrohomeopathy we use distilled, boiled, tap or irrigation water
in the two last dynamizations. This helps guarantee that there is no
toxicity to the plant. The therapeutic effect is due to the initial
substance of the mother tincture and the process of dynamization. This
also reduces the costs.
Summarizing, the low costs of homeopathic potencies are represented by the following aspects:
The initial substance can be from the same disease of
the plant, or from insects which attack the plant when an autonosode is
produced. This minimizes costs because the farmer usually has the
disease plant on his parcel of land. Dynamizations are generally
produced in 87% alcohol, which is used to conserve the characteristics
of the substance from which the dynamizations are prepared, but they
can also be produced in water (with the exception of the mother
tincture, when it is used immediately and if no further dynamizations
are required).
The preparations can also be made in pure cane alcohol of 96%,
expediting the production. The effect is the same whether produced in
pure cane alcohol (96%) or in an hydro-alcoholic solution of 87%.
Homeopathic dynamizations are not limited to the potency of 12CH. In
general, low dynamizations (6CH), medium (12CH and 30CH) and high
potencies (200CH, 1000CH, 10000CH) are used in humans, and are
available commercially. Therefore, if a high dynamization is required,
the producer will only be limited by the costs of commercial potencies.
A tangential link to the savings is the increase in production volume
due to the diminished damage caused by plagues and diseases.
The peculiarities of homeopathy and agro-homeopathy are: the
theoretical foundation based upon natural therapeutic principles and
the procedure that is in accordance with these principles. Prepared on
these principles and with this procedure, homeopathy is able to heal
diseases in humans, as well as solve health and nutrition problems in
plants.
If there exists a certain analogy between the response of plants and
of humans to dynamizations, then it must be considered that low
potencies (6CH, 9CH) are to be applied for acute symptoms and damages
in plants, medium potencies (12CH, 30CH) for problems with the tendency
to a certain chronicity, especially in fruit trees. In some cases,
these analogies can be applied; however, the zigzag effect requires
more investigation into recognizing which dynamizations act most
energetically. Thus, achieving the biological optimum does not
necessarily correspond with the application of how low or high
potencies are used in humans.
Agro-homeopathy in the ecological environment is harmless for the user.
This is important, due to the fact that the use of agrochemicals and
especially pesticides, frequently causes injury and sometimes death of
farm workers. It is inhumane to use these chemicals if it is known that
a poison can be inhibited by the same poison when it has been prepared
homeopathically, and therefore, one can avoid injury and death of many
humans. Agro-homeopathy and homeopathic potencies do not contaminate
land or people and help support the regeneration of the ecosystem. The
ground on which the potencies are applied is not at risk of increasing
its salinity; the potencies do not injure micro flora and fauna, or the
aquifer mantles.
Agrohomeopathy can also reverse damage already present in the ground
because of the use of fertilizers or pesticides, or excessive salinity.
There is already scientifically verified evidence supporting the
relevancy of applying dynamizations to plants before and during sowing,
or directly on the ground.
If the current agricultural practices in Mexico continue , then in
the future Mexicans will be more dependent on the health industry,
thereby allowing America to exercise greater control over Mexico, not
only as an underdeveloped country, but also as a country dependent on
medicines produced by transnational companies.
How to use homeopathic products in agriculture?
· Add one drop of the product to one liter of water, shake
forcefully for one minute. Spread this dilution by means of an aerosol
upon the plants.
· For backpacks or major volumes take this prepared liter and mix it with the water in the container.
· Seeds can be treated by immersing them in this solution for 20 minutes.
Some practical recommendations for the use of homeopathic remedies with plants:
Silicea
For slowly growing plants, attacks of mildew and other fungi. Rachitic
plants. Interruptions of growth. Delay in production.
Carbo vegetabilis
After attacks of defoliating insects, water deficiency, change of
temperature, flowers falling off, bud death, plants in compact soil.
Apis mellifica
For very thin plants due to high production, varieties with low heat
tolerance, low fertility of pollen, falling off of flowers and fruits.
Calcarea phosphorica
Hydric stress, apical decay in fruits, acute sensibility after high production.
Magnesia carbonica
Abortion of flowers, absence of bloom, sensibility to low temperatures,
excess or deficiency of magnesium or calcium.
Staphisagria
Attacks of plant louses (aphids), nematodes or mites (acarians), for plants with excess of shadow.
Nux vomica
For plants intoxicated by agro-chemicals.
Sulphur
Excess transpiration, for plants demanding fertilizers.
Arnica
For plants in mild climates (cold climate) during heat periods, after
elimination of buds, after crops which have damaged branches. (Always
when there is a mechanical damage of tissues.)
Calcarea carbonica, Calcarea phosphorica, Calcarea fluorica
For plants not responding to fertilization, of slow growth, necrosis on the border of leaves.
Chamomilla
Cham is utilized to increase absorption of nitrogen in plants.
Carbo vegetabilis
Can be used to reactivate bio-fertilizers in a balanced form.
Can be used together with Nux-v to decontaminate water.
Cina
To control nematodes, plagues and bacteria.
Valeriana officinalis
This remedy is efficient to provide disease resistance and also to activate phosphorus.
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Use Home Remedies to Quickly and Safely Eliminate Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by a fungus. The
affected area is usually red and itchy and the most common symptom is
cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes. Left untreated, the
condition may last for a short or long time and may return again and
again. However, there are several effective home and natural remedies
that can quickly clear up athlete's foot and prevent it from returning.
One
sure-fire home remedy is to use a combination of apple cider vinegar,
water, colloidal silver and moisturizer. Soak your feet in one part
white vinegar and four parts water for 20-30 minutes. Dry your feet and
apply colloidal silver over the entire foot, being sure to get in
between the toes. Allow to air dry thoroughly and then apply a good
moisturizer, such as the oil found in crushed garlic from the grocery
store. Other good choices are tea tree oil, sesame oil and olive oil.
The
combination of vinegar and colloidal silver kills the athlete's foot
fungus and the moisturizer helps the skin heal. Repeat the procedure
twice daily and your athlete's foot should be gone in a matter of days.
To prevent future outbreaks of athlete's foot, repeat the above remedy
once each week. Note: colloidal silver is optional, but it helps speed
the remedy and makes it more effective.
Other common remedies are:
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Apply hydrogen peroxide with a cotton swab - especially just after a
bath, shower or foot soak. Allow to dry. If you wish, you may follow
with an application of apple cider vinegar and then, after your feet
have dried, apply one of the moisturizers mentioned above. Repeat twice
daily until all signs of athlete's foot are gone.
* Pour baking
soda on the affected feet and between the toes after showers, bathing
or foot soaks to help dry the area and eliminate dampness. Powder the
area daily until the infection is gone and continue doing so for at
least a month.
* After thoroughly washing the feet, dry the feet
well with a hair dryer on the high heat setting. Be sure to dry the
areas between the toes thoroughly and get as close to the feet as you
can without burning. If you dress afterward, use clean dry socks
(preferably cotton socks). Do this morning and evening. If you
regularly blow dry your feet, you should never have athlete's foot
again.
* A wonderful old time remedy is known as "Grandma's
Gallberry Root Remedy" - Boil some gallberry roots and soak your feet
in the solution after it has cooled enough to prevent scalding. Repeat
every day for one week.
* Rub tea tree oil on feet twice a day.
Tea tree oil kills the fungus that causes athlete's feet. Similarly,
sesame oil rubbed over the infected area once or twice a day has been
reported to eliminate athlete's foot within a few days.
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Regular tea has been used effectively against athlete's foot. Use a
quart of boiling water, add six tea bags and soak your feet in it for
30 to 60 minutes. The tannic acid in tea kills the fungus and soothes
the pain and itchy feeling on the skin.
Notes: Be sure to wash
all your white socks in water containing bleach. Then wash your other
socks and wash or clean your shoes regularly and allow them to dry
thoroughly.
Avoid using anti-bacterial soap, which may actually
increase the chance of getting athlete's foot by killing the good
bacteria and by allowing bad bacteria to take over and to accumulate
and grow in the shower.
Sources included:
http://askville.amazon.com/heard-vi...
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Athlete's+foot
http://www.tbyil.com/http://www.tby...
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Raw tahini, organic sun-dried figs and my health products philosophy
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
Tahini is one of the favorite foods used by vegans, raw foodies and
everyday health-conscious people. But not everyone is familiar with
tahini. What is it, exactly?
Just like peanut butter is made from grinding up peanuts, tahini is made from grinding up sesame seeds! It is essentially sesame seed butter, with all the beneficial nutritional properties of sesame seeds.
Tahini
is used by food enthusiasts to make all sorts of amazing recipes, from
salad dressings and dips to cookies. You can use it to make a glazing
for baked tofu, or add it to garbanzo beans to make a delicious hummus.
You can even use it in veggie burger recipes (mix it with black beans
and mushrooms).
Tahini is extremely versatile due to its complementary taste that seems to go well in both sweet and salty foods.
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Three Homeopathic Treatments Help Acid Reflux Symptoms and GERD
Acid reflux is characterized by pain and burning in the esophagus as a
result of food and stomach acids backing up in to the esophagus
damaging its lining. Homeopathic medicines work to relieve
gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD symptoms by initiating the
body's innate response to a stimulus or to an irritation allowing the
body to heal itself. Homeopathy offers a selection of remedies to
relieve symptoms of acid reflux and GERD.
Nux Vomica: The Penultimate Acid Reflux Treatment
According
to acclaimed homeopath William Boericke, in his "Materia Medica and
Repertory", Nux Vomica helps relieve acid reflux symptoms when there
are stomach pains of all types, including burning, bloating,
flatulence, constipation, nausea and belching from overeating or eating
hot and spicy foods. There may be body aches of all kinds and feelings
of weakness. The person needing Nux Vomica is generally perceived as a
workaholic or one who indulges his or her appetite for excesses in all
things. The patient tends to be dictatorial, bossy, impatient and
aggressive.
Arsenicum Album: GERD Symptoms Caused by Spoiled Food or Food Poisoning
Boericke
points out if the person has severe burning pains from acid in the
stomach with food backing up into the esophagus accompanied by burning
pain all the way up to the throat, arsenicum will help. There may be
severe, watery, burning, yellow diarrhea with terrible burning in the
rectum and anus. Most pains are better after drinking hot drinks like
tea or applying warm applications to the painful abdomen. The person
needing arsenicum may be thirsty for continual sips of cool water,
restless, anxious and fearful. Arsenicum is often the ideal remedy for
treating acid reflux symptoms and other abdominal pain due to ingesting
spoiled food resulting in food poisoning.
Pulsatilla: Relief from Reflux Symptoms and GERD with Weeping
Pulsatilla
relieves acid reflux pains that feel like digestive acid is burning a
hole in the lining of the stomach. The patient may experience much
flatulence at the same time from putrefaction emitting gasses.
Pulsatilla helps relieve acid reflux symptoms when the person feels
over-stuffed after eating and wants to loosen the belt for relief after
a meal. Pulsatilla is indicated for GERD symptoms when the patient is
weepy, desires company and abhors being left alone. It is prescribed
more commonly for women than men. The person is not thirsty, often
feels warm and prefers open, cool air or going outside.
Additional
homeopathic remedies are available that relieve a variety of GERD
symptoms or prevent the causes of acid reflux. The three mentioned here
are the most common and are effective in a majority of cases. Consult
with a qualified homeopath for additional recommendations if needed to
relieve reflux symptoms. Following an acid reflux diet may help prevent
the majority of symptoms associated with GERD.
Sources:
"Materia Medica and Repertory", William Boericke, 1987 Indian edition
"Synoptic Materia Medica", Frans Vermeulen, 1992
"Desktop Guide", Roger Morrison, M.D., 1992
"Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines", Stephen Cummings, F.N.P. and Dana Ullman, M.P.H. 1984
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