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6/6/14   
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Edited by Alfred Adask
Friday, June 6th A.D. 2014
 
MARKETS

 
Between Friday, May 30th, A.D. 2014 and Friday, June 6th, A.D. 2014, 
the bid prices for:

 

Gold rose 0.0 % from $1,251.30 to $1,252.30

Silver rose 1.1 % from $18.81 to $19.01

Platinum rose 0.0 % from $1,448 to $1,448

Palladium rose 1.0 % from $835 to $843

DJIA rose 1.2 % from 16,717.17 to 16,924.28

NASDAQ rose 1.8 % from 4,242.62 to 4,321.40

NYSE rose 1.4 % from 10,756.30 to 10,904.20

US Dollar Index rose 0.0 % from 80.39 to 80.43

Crude Oil fell 0.0 % from $102.87 to $102.79

 
 

"Only buy something that you'd be perfectly happy to hold
if the market shut down for 10 years." --Warren Buffett 

"If the markets shut down for 10 years, what investment would you dare to hold-- 
other than gold"? --Alfred Adask

Forbes:  "Link Dollar to Gold or face Great Depression II"

 

by Alfred Adask

 

Steve Forbes (Forbes Magazine) recently warned that government must link the fiat dollar to gold or face another Great Depression.

If that's true, we're going to have another Great Depression because government can't link the current fiat dollar to gold. 

 

Why?  Two reasons:

 

1) There are reportedly up to $17 trillion of our current fiat dollars being held offshore.  What do you suppose would happen to those $17 trillion if Obama announced that they were all backed by gold at, say, $5,000/ounce or even $20,000/ounce?

 

Those intrinsically worthless $17 trillion would come flying, pouring and stampeding back into the US to be redeemed for physical gold.   The influx of $17 trillion might cause US inflation to go hyper.

Our 8,200 metric tons of gold (less than 300 million ounces) would be "disappeared".

 

Why? 

 

Because, even at $20,000/ounce, 8,200 tons of gold is only worth $5.7 trillion-about one-third of the $17 trillion in cash allegedly being held offshore.  Anyone holding that $17 trillion would know he had only a 30% chance of redeeming his fiat dollars for gold and so would try to instantly send his fiat dollars into the US trying to beat all other competitors.  The instant influx of most of $17 trillion into the US economy might precipitate instant hyper-inflation.

 

But if the gov-co tried to back current fiat dollars with gold, the influx of $17 trillion foreign-held dollars would be so enormous that our entire gold treasury would be exhausted.  We might be able to back the current fiat dollars with gold for a few days, perhaps even a month, but after that, the entire US Treasury of gold would be depleted and our dollars would once again be pure fiat and backed by nothing tangible.

 

2) It's conceivable that the US might try to keep the existing fiat dollar (perhaps for domestic transactions) and also create a second "dollar" that's backed by gold for, say, international transactions.  Government might try to run both fiat dollars and gold-backed dollars are the same time.   It seems unlikely that two different "national" currencies could be sustained, but it's not impossible.

 

Nevertheless, there's still a problem with starting a new, gold-backed dollar:  the last time the US Treasury's gold was audited was A.D. 1953.  It's unlikely that the US Treasury and/or Federal Reserve still have the 8,200 tons that they claimed to have had about 60 years ago.  Odds are, the US Treasury and/or Federal Reserve have secretly sold much of those 8,200 tons into the commodities markets in order to suppress the price of physical gold and maintain the illusory value of the fiat dollar.

 

Evidence of these secret sales can be inferred from the fact that, in January, A.D. 2013, Germany asked that the 300 tons of German gold held by the US and/or Fed be returned.  By January of A.D. 2014, the US had reportedly returned only 5 tons of gold to Germany.  The clear implication is that the US gold treasury may have already been massively depleted-perhaps by 80%, 90% or more.

 

Point:  There's no way to back the current dollar with gold, or even a new, alternative gold-backed dollar, if there's little or no gold in the US Treasury.

 

So, if Forbes' dilemma-1) back the dollar with gold or 2) suffer the Great Depression II-is valid, we're going into a depression because we can't back the current fiat dollar with gold because the outstanding debt is too great, and we probably can't back a new "dollar" with gold because our Treasury has been depleted.

 

*  The only way the US might return to a gold standard and once again back US dollars with gold is if:

 

1)    The current fiat dollar is allowed to die in hyper-inflation-complete with an economic collapse, massive poverty and political instability probably lasting for several years.

 

Why?  Because once the current dollar dies, the $17 trillion held overseas becomes worthless and can't be later be redeemed for gold.  Then,

 

2)    The US creates a completely new dollar that is backed by gold at some extremely high price-but is not exposed to redemption by the $17 trillion hoard currently held overseas.

 

Implications:

 

1)    Don't expect to see a new dollar backed by gold in less than 3 years (if then); and,

 

2)    We can't return to a gold-backed paper or digital dollar until after the current fiat dollar dies, collapses our economy and subjects us all to suffering and instability of the Great Depression II.

  

In other words, we might we see a serious attempt to back a new paper dollar with gold-but not before we first suffer an economic collapse and another Great (or "Greater") Depression.


A Paper Dragon?

by Alfred Adask

 

China's immense population and recent growth have caused many to believe that China will soon equal American dominance and might become the world's number-one super-power for much of the 21st Century.

 

I don't think so.  China has problems that are so intrinsic and so massive that they not only can't be overcome but can't even be endured.

 

*  On the geopolitical side, China's insatiable appetite for natural resources will render China a very unreliable "partner". 

 

For example, the China Daily Mail reported in "Russia and China's alliance is an illusion; each wants to dominate the other" that, Russia and China recently signed a $400 billion dollar natural gas deal which Vladimir Putin described as the "biggest contract in the history of the gas sector of the former USSR."  This deal seems like a "natural" since Russia is the world's largest producer of natural gas and China is the world's greatest consumer of natural gas.  In fact, we can reasonably wonder why that deal hadn't been inked much sooner. 

 

The China Daily Mail explains:

 

"The deal does get to American fears that Russia, pushing away from Europe after the Ukraine crisis, could team up with China against the Western world.

 

"But the idea of a world-changing Russia-China alliance is poppycock. The natural gas deal doesn't augur an anti-American alliance in the near term. Even in the long term, no such alliance is likely. Russia and China have a marriage of convenience, not any kind of more durable partnership. And sometimes, that turns into conflict: the two nations see each other as bothpotential partners and potential threats."

 

China's massive population and growing appetite for the fruits of economic success (like flat-screen TVs and automobiles) are insatiable and probably impossible to satisfy in the long run without engaging in violent conquest of foreign nations.  The nations most likely to be attacked by China are those closest to China-which include Russia, Japan, Viet Nam, and even India.  But those nations aren't likely to be attacked unless they have ample natural resources.  Japan and even India don't have enough natural resources to justify a Chinese invasion.  But Russia does.

 

More, Russia's population of 140 million is only about one-tenth the population of China.   Russian population density is about 9 people per square kilometer.  China's population density is about 144 per square kilometer-about 16 times as great as Russia.  Russia's low population density creates a virtual "vacuum" that practically begs to be filled by China's excess population.

Finally, China and Russia share the world's sixth longest border.  If China were to invade some nation in Africa there'd be a huge logistical problem of moving Chinese soldiers from China to Africa.  If China were to invade Russia, there'd be little or no logistical problems.  It would be much like the U.S. invading Canada. 

 

Given:

1)    China's need for natural resources/ Russia's abundance of natural resources;

 

2)    China's high population/ Russia's low population;

 

3)    China's high population density/ Russia's low population density;

 

4)    The close proximity of China to Russia;

 

5)    A  400 year history of repeated border disputes and wars between China and Russia-

 

 

It seems almost inevitable that China-once it's nuclear arsenal matches Russia's-would one day invade Russia. 

 

Certainly, the Russian government must be constantly aware of that growing possibility.  Russia's gas deal with China may be historic, but it won't overcome other factors that incline China to invade Russia and will not create a genuine alliance between the two nations.

(Incidentally, there's at least one other nation in fairly close proximity to China that has a low population, lots of open land, lots of natural resources, and not much in the line of nuclear weapons:  Australia.)

 

*  In another report ("Seven problems that China's large economy can't solve") The China Daily Mail warns that although China may have already topped the U.S. as the world's largest economy, there are a number of of major problems that China can't overcome, including:

 

1. "Pollution.  According to China's Ministry of Environmental Protection, only three of 74 Chinese cities monitored by the government met minimum standards for air quality last year."

 

California has reported measurable increases in pollution whose sources were ultimately traced to China.  China's air pollution is so bad that it can cross the Pacific Ocean.   You can imagine how bad that pollution must be at its source within China.  It's certain that Chinese life-expectancy will fall and medical costs will rise and Chinese industrial capacity may be reduced.

 

2. "Corruption.  China continues to crack down on corruption involving state officials enriching themselves through bloated government projects and outright theft.  Last year, China punished 182,000 officials for corruption and abuse of power, a 13 percent increase over 2012."

 

Punishing 182,000 government officials for corruption in a single year not only indicates widespread corruption, it also suggests that the Chinese government is divided between two or more "gangs" competing for control over the whole country.  The "gang" that's "in" power is executing those who aren't (really) "connected".   That apparent governmental division can't be viewed as evidence of Chinese stability.  If the Chinese government is punishing its own members, the Chinese government is divided and less likely to stand.

 

If China's government is punishing so much corruption, odds are good that the Chinese people are increasingly critical of their corrupt government.  This signals another growing divide between China's government and China's people.  That divide can't inspire confidence on China's long-term stability and viability. 

 

On the other hand, perhaps the Chinese people accept corruption as part of their culture.  A willingness to take bribes to "cut corners" will usually result in sub-standard products.  A corrupt people can't build skyscrapers, aircraft or computers that work reliably.  To the extent that the Chinese culture tolerates and embraces corruption, China will not rise to the level of a great power.

 

3.  "Censorship.  According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, China is wary of the free press' ability to foment social unrest, and therefore employs strategies like pushing pro-government propaganda into news stories, conducting surveillance of email chat, deploying an Internet police force and using the "great firewall" of China to muzzle dissent and freedom of expression."

 

 

Thus, China's government demonstrates that it fears the Chinese people; that the Chinese government regards China as so unstable that even a small political disturbance could flare up into massive unrest or even civil war. 

 

Any government (including our own) that fears and/or suppresses free speech is a government that's afraid of its people.  It's doubtful that such nations are stable.

 

China's censorshipsuggests that the Chinese government's relationship to the Chinese people is increasingly adversarial.  The people and government increasingly distrust each other.  The people have seen automobiles and demand the freedom and prosperity to buy one; the government wants to maintain control over the people.   That tension will tend to weaken or even divide China.

 

4.    A slowing economy.  According to MoneyNews, China's resource-dependent and manufacturing-heavy provinces suffered the sharpest growth slowdown in the first quarter as China pushed to reduce overcapacity and pollution, "adding to signs of protracted weakness in the economy." 

 

 

Insofar as China is "resource-dependent," it must acquire resources from foreign nations by peaceful trade or military conquest.  China must expand its global power and influence in order to acquire the resources it doesn't have.  This implies that China must either become more militarily aggressive or risk an internal collapse.

 

5. "Dangerous nationalism.  TheChina Digital Timesreports that China has become more aggressive in territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas, often deploying navy ships and emphasizing their oil and gas prospects in the region."

 

More precisely, China is not engaging in "territorial" disputes.  China is engaging in "resource" disputes.  The Chinese government is riding an economic tiger.  The Chinese people have seen and want the goods, services, and fruits of prosperity.  The Chinese government doesn't control enough natural resource to satisfy the Chinese peoples' demands.  China could collapse into overt repression or even civil war (if the Chinese people acquired enough guns).  

 

The only way to pacify the Chinese people will be for China's government to acquire (by hook or by crook) more natural resources.  This acquisition may succeed by means of foreign trade for a while, but unless China's population is dramatically reduced, China will never acquire enough resources by peaceful trade to meet the Chinese peoples' demand for more goods and services.

 

That means: 1) China must go to war to steal the natural resources its people demand; or 2) China will disintegrate into several smaller nations.

 

Given that China has 53 recognized ethic groups and 292 languages, it's hard to describe China as a singular "nation" so much as a "region" of several "states" that are all under the control of single government.   How long one government can satisfy and control such diversity is uncertain.  That uncertainty suggests that China may be too disparate to remain controllable and stable for even another decade. 

 

*  On May 27th, the China Daily Mail ("Vietnam boat sinksafter collision with Chinese vessel in South China Sea") implicitly touched on China's need for more natural resources:

 

"A Vietnamese boat has sunk after it collided with a Chinese vessel near a controversial oil rig in the South China Sea, amid rising tensions between the two nations.

 

"Vietnam's coast guard said the boat was encircled by 40 Chinese vessels before it was rammed . . . . [T]he sinking is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries . . . .  The two are locked in an intensifying dispute over South China Sea territory."

 

Not exactly.  The dispute is not about "territory," per se. The dispute is about natural resources-and according to some reports, not even a lot of natural resources.  I.e., some reports indicate that there are only modest amounts of natural gas and/or crude oil to be found in the part of the South China Sea where China has anchored a new drilling platform.

 

If China is prepared to ram and sink a foreign vessel over access to a fairly small amount of natural gas and/or crude oil, that indicates that either China is crazy, or China is determined to the point of desperation to acquire more natural resources.

 

I read China's sinking of a Vietnamese navy vessel as more evidence that China is resource-dependent, running out of resources, and therefore desperate (or at least anxious) to acquire more natural resources at any cost in order to prevent an internal collapse of the Chinese economy and even nation.

 

China lacks sufficient natural resources to satisfy its huge population.  If China doesn't acquire those resources by peaceful trade or foreign war, the nation of China may disintegrate like the former Soviet Union.  In order to prevent that disintegration, the Chinese government must become more overtly repressive at home to suppress the people's urge for prosperity and/or invade foreign countries to acquire the needed natural resources needed to satisfy the people's urge.  

 

I expect to see both strategies (domestic oppression and foreign aggression) implemented.  But, either way, or both ways, China is so inherently fragile and unstable that it's unlikely to grow into a globally-dominant power in the foreseeable future.

 

Within five years, ten at the most, China will be seen for what it is:  a Paper Dragon.


US consumer spending jumps in April; credit card debt rose at fastest pace since 2001......

Consumers increased their borrowing by a sizable amount in April, with growth in credit card debt rising at the fastest pace in more than 12 years.

 

 The Federal Reserve says that overall credit increased by $26.8 billion in April, up from a gain of $19.5 billion in March.

 

The result was fueled by autos and student loans, which rose by $18 billion, and credit card debt, which was up $8.8 billion.

 

The upswing in credit card debt represented a 12.3 percent gain, the fastest pace since a similar increase in November 2001 when consumers were being urged to spend to bolster the economy following the September 11 terrorist attacks.

 

Employers added 217,000 jobs; surge in health care workers after launch of health care law.....

Health care workers might have received a hiring bump from President Barack Obama's health care law. Their ranks grew by 54,900 in May, the Labor Department said Friday.

 

That unusual surge helped drive last month's overall job growth of 217,000, even as the unemployment rate remained 6.3 percent. Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, said the additional coverage provided through Medicaid and the launch of the new health care law's private insurance exchanges appeared to register in the jobs report. "

 

Are we really back to the pre recession job numbers?  No....the numbers reported do not take into consideration the U.S. added 15 million new job seekers in that same period. 

 

Men still lag behind women. Overall, men have 699,000 fewer jobs now than they did in December 2007, when the recession began.

 

Women, on the other hand, recovered all their lost jobs last year.

 

Why is this happening? First, men were hit harder in the recession than women. Second, the jobs that are returning are not the same ones that were lost in crisis.

 

Male-dominated industries like construction and manufacturing accounted for about half of all jobs lost in the downturn, and those positions have been slow to return.

 

If you can't beat them join them:

 

Monday afternoon after a trade group said U.S. manufacturing grew at a brisk pace last month, correcting its earlier statement that growth had slowed.

 

Changes to such reports are very unusual.

 

ISM REVISIONS: The Institute for Supply management had to issue two corrections to its monthly manufacturing report. The ISM said the correct number for its manufacturing index was 55.4 in May, in line with what economists were expecting. That's a better result than the 53.2 figure reported initially.

 

One of the clearest signs of a business rebound is the booming stock market, but only about half of Americans own stocks, either directly or through a retirement account, and for many, the amount is small. It's really the richest households that have benefited from the five-year bull market.  (Of Course)

 

Home prices haven't entirely come back: For the middle class, the bulk of wealth is still tied up in the value of American homes, and home prices are not back to their peak.

"It is not surprising that many people feel the economy is not in good shape," said James Smith, chief economist for Parsec Financial. "Their incomes are less than in 2007 or the value of their house is much less than then."

 

Each American -- including children -- is about $4,700 a year worse off than they would have been if the economy had not gone into recession, calculates Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

 

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Save the Country - Impeach Obama now

 

LAURIE ROTH, ON JUNE 6TH, 2014 Join Laurie Roth each day as she takes on these issues on her national radio show from 7-10pm PAC at www.therothshow.com.

 

Obama has a growing legacy that can be seen with every stroke of his 'self proclaimed power pen.' His declarations, regulations and manipulations run right past congress at warp speed. It is like watching a NASCAR race of evil with the Obama car crashing through cars in his way, breaking every rule while soaring to the finish line. Congress and the Senate talk politics, coffee and re election strategies while the nation and world look in horror at explosion after explosion on the US racetrack.

When you peak in Obama's toy box of horrors you see all he has to play with in between golf games and races of evil. We see the NDAA Teddy Bear and a sea of UN Constitutional executive orders looking like Muslim army men with their bombs. He plays with his famous Obamacare computer game and his oil refinery and coal plants which burn with real looking fire.

We have watched the betrayal, incompetence and lies regarding the Veterans Administration scandal. When the heat got a little too hot for Obama we saw him say his usual 'pretend' lines, "I didn't know anything about this...I will get to the bottom of this."   The truth is that he knew about this from the very beginning and appointed Eric Shinseki to fix the serious problems at the Veterans Administration.   With this enlightened appointment by Obama, things were made dramatically worse with a huge sea of falsified records being turned in for money. Vets have been denied care and many others have died. This scandal is among the worst facing Obama, which may actually scorch his Marxist toy box.

As big as the ongoing Veterans Administration scandal and betrayals are, the erupting scandal and damage over Obama's captive exchange for Sgt. Bergdahl with the high level Taliban commanders may just be the one that does him in. No one is just looking the other way on this one.

This is a national security assault Obama has thrown on the American people by letting go 5 high level Taliban commanders. He knowingly broke the law and bypassed congress. He honored Sgt. Bergdahl in a big press event who is a criminal and deserter. He hated America and stated that regularly to other soldiers and in print. 6 soldiers were killed trying to find Bergdahl and Obama had nothing to say to their grieving families, nor did he even mention their names or courage - Unforgivable!

Both the ongoing Veteran's scandal and growing Bergdahl scandal may be the undoing of Obama. He certainly deserves impeachment charges over both of these, let alone Bhangazzi. Congress and the Senate grow some backbone and do something real, as in impeach Obama.

Obama has a growing legacy that can be seen with every stroke of his 'self proclaimed power pen.' His declarations, regulations and manipulations run right past congress at warp speed. It is like watching a NASCAR race of evil with the Obama car crashing through cars in his way, breaking every rule while soaring to the finish line. Congress and the Senate talk politics, coffee and re election strategies while the nation and world look in horror at explosion after explosion on the US racetrack.

When you peak in Obama's toy box of horrors you see all he has to play with in between golf games and races of evil. We see the NDAA Teddy Bear and a sea of UN Constitutional executive orders looking like Muslim army men with their bombs. He plays with his famous Obamacare computer game and his oil refinery and coal plants which burn with real looking fire.

We have watched the betrayal, incompetence and lies regarding the Veterans Administration scandal. When the heat got a little too hot for Obama we saw him say his usual 'pretend' lines, "I didn't know anything about this...I will get to the bottom of this." The truth is that he knew about this from the very beginning and appointed Eric Shinseki to fix the serious problems at the Veterans Administration. With this enlightened appointment by Obama, things were made dramatically worse with a huge sea of falsified records being turned in for money. Vets have been denied care and many others have died. This scandal is among the worst facing Obama, which may actually scorch his Marxist toy box.

As big as the ongoing Veterans Administration scandal and betrayals are, the erupting scandal and damage over Obama's captive exchange for Sgt. Bergdahl with the high level Taliban commanders may just be the one that does him in. No one is just looking the other way on this one.

This is a national security assault Obama has thrown on the American people by letting go 5 high level Taliban commanders. He knowingly broke the law and bypassed congress. He honored Sgt. Bergdahl in a big press event who is a criminal and deserter. He hated America and stated that regularly to other soldiers and in print. 6 soldiers were killed trying to find Bergdahl and Obama had nothing to say to their grieving families, nor did he even mention their names or courage - Unforgivable!

Both the ongoing Veteran's scandal and growing Bergdahl scandal may be the undoing of Obama. He certainly deserves impeachment charges over both of these, let alone Bhangazzi. Congress and the Senate grow some backbone and do something real, as in impeach Obama.

 

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HEALTH

DO YOU HAVE MINIMAL CHANGE DISEASE? Kidney Problems

 

If you haven't heard of MCD (Minimal Change Disease) you are not alone. Physicians don't understand all there is involved with this disease and it often involves a disorder of kidney function. MCD affects children and young adults but 80% of the cases are young children.  The kidneys look normal when biopsied but are not functioning well due to higher than normal proteins, cholesterol and triglycerides in the urine. Often this is referred to as nephritic syndrome, diabetic nephrophay or C1Q and can damage the kidneys. Is there anything that can be done to repair and restore the kidneys to normal function? Let's find out.

 

CAUSES

Doctors are still accessing how Minimal Change Disease occurs but there seems to be a connection to other conditions such as diabetes, genetic disorders, immune system malfunction, viruses (such as strep, mononucleosis and hepatitis) and even medications NSAID and vaccinations.

 

THE KIDNEY

Our kidneys are composed of a million, very tiny nephrons, which filter our blood and the by product is urine. When someone is diagnosed with minimal change disease or C1Q there is damage to the tiny blood vessels inside the nephrons. This area is where blood is separated from waste material and urine is produced. This condition is called minimal change disease because this kidney damage can only be seen under an electron microscope.

 

SYMPTOMS

The tell tale signs that the kidneys are malfunctioning are swelling (edema) of the face, eyes, arms, legs and abdomen. Patients can sometimes have poor appetite, weight gain (usually due to fluid retention) and a foamy appearance to their urine.

 

THE TESTS

Physicians will test the patient's blood (basic or comprehensive metabolic panel) and will look for proteins and fats present in the urine. A biopsy of the kidney may be recommended because it is needed to officially confirm the patient has Minimal Change Disease (also called C1Q). Any patient that is given a diagnosis of MCD or C1Q without a biopsy using an electron microscope should get a second opinion. This kind of kidney problem seems to be common in children but can affect 10% to 15% of young adults.

 

THE DRUGS

Patients are put on several medications such as for blood pressure (ACE inhibitors) and cholesterol meds to decrease the protein loss in the urine. Corticosteroids for inflammation (which can stunt growth) and immune system suppressants (Cellcept) are prescribed. Other recommendations given by modern medicine are to take vitamin D supplements and blood thinners. Low salt, low fat and high protein diets are also recommended. The drug Cellcept is normally given to patients to prevent organ rejection (regardless of a transplant). It is often accompanied with steroids (cyclosporine). The side effects are; constipation, nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, other digestive problems, tremors, sleep deprivation, fever, chills, flu symptoms, pale skin, bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, difficulty breathing, arrhythmia, bloody stool, coughing up blood, liver damage, painful urination, chest pains, memory problems, problems with speech, vision and balance, swelling of extremities, numbness and anxiety. Note that this drug does not work well with some antibiotics. ACE inhibitors such as lysinopril are often also prescribed to control the blood pressure. You can't take lysinopril with diabetic medications and there is a cautionary not to use the drug if you suffer from lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney diseases, liver disease, diabetes or heart disease. The side effects of the ACE inhibitors are; blurred vision, cloudy urine, confusion, decreased urine output, dizziness, fainting, sweating, weakness and feeling tired, abdominal pain, body aches, chills, cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, ear congestion, fever, headache, loss of voice, nasal congestion and runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, vomiting, jaw pain, arm and back pain, chest tightness, arrhythmia, general feeling of ill health, joint pain, loss of appetite, shivering, sleep deprivation, rash, acid stomach, peripheral neuropathy, heartburn, sensation of spinning and swelling.

 

THE COMPLICATIONS

This disease comes loaded with possible complications such as; kidney failure, atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure (due to edema), infections (such as pneumonia), renal vein thrombosis and malnutrition. Are the complications due to some of the drugs prescribed for Minimal Change Disease? They could very well be.

 

THE OUTLOOK

This condition may become acute within the short-term of diagnosis and complications can add to the risk of needing dialysis and a kidney transplant. Do your homework on this condition and any medical treatments recommended.

 

THE OTHER WAY

Personally I would never follow the allopathic route with regards to kidney function. There are more than 25 herbs that can reinstate the kidneys to proper function. If you follow the advice of doctors you most likely will be on immune system suppressant drugs for life and ultimately on the organ transplant list. No thanks. One of the best herbs for the tiny filters of the kidneys is Marshmallow root tincture (so soothing to irritated kidney tissue). Other herbs I would use are clove, mullein, chaparral, comfrey and garlic. You will find several of these herbs in the Blood Cleanse and Kidney/Bladder Cleanse and Calcium formulas made by Apothecary Herbs. I would also use herbs to reduce as inflammation such as willow bark and meadow sweet (Pain & Anti-inflammatory formula) and use herbs to help balance blood pressure and cholesterol while reducing the risk of clots (Heart/Cholesterol/BP formula). There is so much we can do with herbs to strengthen the body so it can repair the damage. Call Apothecary Herbs for a free product catalog or to order toll free 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 http://www.thepowerherbs.com, where your healthcare options just became endless.

 

Sources:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000490.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000496.htm

http://www.unckidneycenter.org/kidneyhealthlibrary/c1qnephropathy.html

http://www.rxlist.com/cellcept-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lisinopril-side-effects.html

 

 

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*These discounts will be active for about 3 months and will change. Members will also receive special offers on selective items in our store.

 

NEW - HERBAL DETECTIVE

People have lots of questions about herbs and often ask, "What herb can I use for...? Now you can find out with a phone call or click of a mouse with our Herbal Detective. Visit http://www.thepowerherbs.com and click on the Herbal Detective banner or call toll free 866-229-3663.

 

"NEW" from Apothecary Herbs POWER GREENS FOR PETS - Keeps you away from the vet.  Natural herbs for dogs and cats. Because we want organic pets

Power Greens is a blend of organic plants and natural herbs containing vitamins, minerals and 22 amino acids found naturally in these whole-food plants. Easy to digest with healthy digestion enzymes. You will notice the vibrant color of the greens and other ingredients in Power Greens for Pets because it is made with certified organic herbs grown to Tilth Standards (the highest organic standards in the industry). Compared to Dinovite�, Power Greens for Pets is made with superior grade ingredients and will produce much faster and better results in the health of your pet. No need for large scoops of our Power Greens for Pets to get results. Depending on the size of your pet 1/2 teaspoon to one tablespoon is all you'll need. Your pet will be healthier and you'll save money. For more info call 866-229-3663 http://www.thepowerherbs.com/herb/Natural-Pet-Food.html

 

MORE HERB SECRETS IN THE POWER HERBS e-BOOK. By popular demand The Power Herbs e-book is available with symptom/herb reference guide, information on organ cleansing and how to make your own herbal tinctures plus a whole lot more. Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com/Books-And-Newsletters/The-Power-Herbs-e-Book-cleansing-immune-boosting.html and click on Books. You must have email to order and receive the e-book a PDF version of The Power Herb book for just $14.99. At this time, we do not offer this title in hard copy.

 

NEW DANDELION ROOT LIQUID

Try Dandelion Root Tincture for inflammation, blood purification, respiratory infections, digestion and cancer protection at http://www.thepowerherbs.com/herb/Dandelion-Inflammation-Blood-Purifier.html

 

HERB KITS EXTEND YOUR FIRST AID KITS

Do you have your Pandemic Kit yet? Here is what folks are saying about the 100% organic Pandemic Kit made by Apothecary Herbs. "I have this kit and recommend everyone have at least one on hand (or more depending on family size) for a pandemic." Rebecca Carley, MD, Hickory, NC and "I have one and glad I do; just in case. I like the long shelf life." Melody Cedarstrom, Port Matilda, PA (more customer feedback at http://www.thepowerherbs.com) or call 866-229-3663 to order your kit today.

 

PURE ZINC ENERGY

Pure energy is organic and instantly absorbed - transporting nutrition to every cell in your body. It is a super food for the body to repair, build and fortify itself. Where do you get it? It's called Body Foundation Food Mix and is at Apothecary Herbs 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 http://www.thepowerherbs.com. This pure energy food source is so efficient; you won't feel hungry between meals and can safely lose weight.

 

DETOX PRODUCTS

Apothecary Herbs has released a new product called Liver Detox Tea. You can layer this tea with Milk Thistle Tincture for a gentle yet effective liver cleanse. This is a nice option if you can't do the Liver/Gall Bladder Flush using olive oil. You will find this new product under Herbal Teas at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. Also new is the Liver & Gall Bladder Tincture with dandelion root for more anticancer protection. This formula is available in 1 oz, 2 oz and 4 oz sizes. You will find this item under Organ Body Cleanses at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. You can layer this tincture with the Liver Detox Tea and be well!

 

BE PREPARED

Being prepared is never a waste of time. Get your own organic garden growing and stock as much healthy foodstuffs as you can. You'll also need backup medicine but the over-the-counter and prescription medicines have a limited shelf life of two years or less. However, your organic medicines have a ten year shelf life without side effects. Call the folks at Apothecary Herbs for their Natural Medicine Starter Stock-up Package or make sure you get one of their many herb kits for boosting immune system and protecting you from viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Call Apothecary Herbs 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 online http://www.thepowerherbs.com, where your healthcare options just became endless.

 

ALLERGY RELIEF

If you suffer from allergies (sneezing, itchy watery eyes, stuffy or runny nose, sinus pressure or sinus infections) try the Echinacea Deluxe formula and Herbal Eyewash both around $20.00 from Apothecary Herbs. Call now toll free 866-229-3663 http://www.thepowerherbs.com.

 

APOTHECARY HERBS VITAMIN VAULT - STOCK UP AND SAVE!

You already know that you can save on the half and full case discounts in the Vitamin Vault area at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. Apothecary Herbs has added a new item called the Natural Medicine Starter Stock-up Package. This package is designed for those preparing for their medical future and contains immune boosting, pain & inflammation, organ cleanses, vitamin, mineral, amino acid and protein products plus a Pandemic Kit and it comes with a savings. Visit http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call toll free to order your Starter Stock-up Package 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.  

 

MALE & FEMALE ORGAN CLEANSES KITS - Don't give disease a foothold. You will have the power to cleanse the bowel, urinary, liver, gall bladder and blood system with this cleanse package. For added cleansing, ask about how you can upgrade your order to include the prostate cleanse for men or the Kidney/Bladder cleanse for females.  Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call their 24-hour live customer service line 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.

STARTER KIT & ONE-YEAR SUPPLY OF HERBAL MEDICNE (shelf life 10 to 15 years)

See Apothecary Herbs One Year Supply of Herbal Medicine at http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call 866-229-3663, 704-885-0277. Call for a customized year supply or to set up installment payment for this package.

 


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