Surviving Flu Pandemics - Questions To Ask - Answers To Know

It's time to throw out fear and worry about an Avian flu pandemic or, for that matter, any health pandemic. Preparation should include focusing on total health (immune system) while also implementing a plan of attack. It is extremely important to learn how to prepare for, get relief from and shorten flu symptoms using natural methods that work—ones that are recommend to clients and ones that are safe, says Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP after announcing the release of a new e-book, Surviving Flu Pandemics: Plan – Prepare - Prevent that she and Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN have co-authored.

The Woodlands, TX November 1, 2005 -- The urgency and reality of a flu pandemic has certainly been explained to us through media, government and our own medical establishment. Is the Avian Flu threat a “real” threat? No one really knows. Many say that it is just hype and maybe so. But it’s always wise to have a plan and to be prepared, no matter what. And it may not be very wise to take a gamble with health by throwing caution to the wind. We have put together SURVIVING FLU PANDEMICS: PLAN - PREPARE - PREVENT hoping to instill calm and prevent paranoia and panic. Education is empowering and is always the first step toward planning and preparedness. Living in fear does not allow a person to make good decisions. Our desire is to provide natural solutions (ones that will not harm health or well-being) that can be implemented right now.

According to Dr. Loretta Lanphier, "Vaccinations are not the answer. We must understand that the body has self-healing mechanisms—even against Avian Flu. The flu does not have to be feared or worried about as long as it is understood that natural methods can be implemented successfully for safe and natural healing and that planning, preparation and prevention are of vital importance.”

”This is one of the best e-books that I have read in a long time. It has eased my fears and concerns while teaching me how to be prepared. I believe that preparation keeps us from any type of panic and allows us to be in control—not the government.” - Carl from New York, NY

“Great job on a book that everyone needs in their library. The “Is Your Immune System Compromised” Test is well worth the price of the book. I never thought about what really constitutes a compromised or unhealthy immune system.” - Jeff from Dallas, TX

"I am recommending this book to everyone!. I can see where this book may be used for absolutely any type of pandemic or emergency situation—even earthquakes! The information is concise, well-organized and includes many suggestions that I had never thought of before. I love the natural recipes that are given for healing and cleansing. Thanks for imparting this much-needed knowledge." - Janelle from San Francisco, CA

The body has self-healing mechanisms, yes, even against a virus like the Avian Flu. In order for these self-healing mechanisms to work at their proper capacity, the body must be healthy and the immune system functioning the way it is designed to function. Currently our concern is not so much with the actual Avian Flu virus but the condition of most people’s body. Most are toxic, acidic, dehydrated, oxygen-deficient, poor lymphatic system drainage and clogged with many years of built-up, old fecal matter. Add to this the fact that between 40-50% of all Americans are taking at least one or more prescription medication, we have a volatile situation that keeps the immune system from functioning at a healthy rate, thus sabotaging the body's self-healing mechanisms.

About Oasis Advanced Wellness

Founded by CEO/President Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, Oasis Advanced Wellness provides hi-tech natural solutions for women and men's total health and well-being through the use of advanced natural health programs, up-to-date education, organic hi-tech supplementation and private consulting. Our main specialty is to provide health-giving answers which we accomplish from a "whole-body" approach. We also provide nutritional balancing for all health concerns. We search for products that work, not products that are fads but ones that will actually help the body to heal itself. Our main focus is health and to offer what conventional medicine doesn’t—personalized health programs, supplementation and life-style answers addressing all the areas of life. We are solution minded and will work toward getting the answers that you need.

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Most Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment Have Alzheimer's Disease Or Cerebral Vascular Disease

CHICAGO - Mild cognitive impairment in older people is not a normal part of growing old but rather appears to be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease or cerebral vascular disease, according to a study published in the March 8 issue of the journal, Neurology.

"The study shows that mild cognitive impairment is often the earliest clinical manifestation of one or both of two common age-related neurologic diseases," said Dr. David A. Bennett, director of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center and the principal author of the paper. "From a clinical standpoint, even mild loss of cognitive function in older people should not be viewed as normal, but as an indication of a disease process," said Bennett.

This is the first study involving a large number of subjects who were followed until they developed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and then died.. The study involved examining brain tissue from 180 people, including 37 with mild cognitive impairment, 60 without cognitive impairment, and the rest with dementia. All were Catholic nuns, priest or brothers who agreed to participate in the National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded Religious Orders Study. Since 1993 more than 1000 persons have agreed to annual clinical evaluations and to donate their brains to the Rush investigators at the time of death.

Study participants took tests of memory, language, attention and other cognitive abilities each year to document their clinical status. The diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was made when impaired performance on these tests was not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of dementia. After death, the investigators measured the amount of Alzheimer's disease pathology and cerebral infarcts (strokes) through brain autopsy. Of the 37 individuals with MCI, more than half (23) met pathologic criteria for Alzheimer's disease, and nearly a third (12) had cerebral infarcts (this include five with both). Less than a quarter (9) did not have either pathology.

"Because most people with mild cognitive impairment progress to dementia, it has been difficult to obtain brain tissue from persons who die while they still have the condition," said Bennett. "We now know that both clinically and pathologically, mild cognitive impairment patients are in the middle in terms of the disease process for Alzheimer's disease and cerebral vascular disease," said Bennett.

One positive finding from the study is that one-third (60) of the total study participants with an average age of 85 did not experience cognitive decline over several years of follow-up. Yet, about half of these persons had significant Alzheimer's disease pathology and nearly a quarter had cerebral vascular disease. "It is likely that these individuals have some type of 'reserve' capacity in their brains that allows them to escape the loss of memory despite the accumulation of pathology," said Bennett.

Bennett and his colleagues are involved in another NIA funded study at Rush, the Memory and Aging Project, trying to identify what keeps these individuals from becoming impaired. "Preventing the accumulation of disease pathology is a common approach to disease prevention," said Bennett. "Another way to prevent loss of cognition is to identify factors that protect us from becoming forgetful despite this pathology.

"From a public health perspective, the number of people with cognitive loss due to Alzheimer's disease and cerebral vascular disease is probably much larger than current estimates," said Bennett. He hopes that these data provide additional impetus to research efforts to develop treatments and, ultimately, prevention for these common diseases of aging.

The study is funded by the National Institute on Aging.

COMMENTS By Dr. L:

Below are some recommendations in order to keep your body healthy and to prevent Alzheimer's and MCI:

1) Do a total body detoxification: digestive tract, kidney cleanse, liver/gallbladder flush and heavy metal detox. Do this every month for 3 months and then 2x's yearly.

2) Work on getting your whole body healthy through my Optimum Health Strategies Program.

3) Keep your mind active and busy. Do not spend your life in front of the TV.

4) Drink half your weight in ounces of pure, filtered water daily.

5) Learn how to alleviate stress and emotional concerns through meditation, yoga, Pilates, EFT, listening to good music and reading good books.

6) Glyconutrients have been proven to help with the consistently low levels of blood glucose that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Children Get Constipated, Too!

by Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CCN, HHP

Do you notice your child putting off going to the bathroom because he/she is busy doing more important things? Do you notice avoidance of the bathroom for fear of a painful bowel movement? Is your child not experiencing daily bowel movements? These actions may be signals of constipation.

Parents often hope their worries about their children's bathroom habits will end with the final diaper. But successful toilet training doesn't prevent occasional troubles with bowel movements. Constipation is among the most common but should never be considered normal.

Unfortunately most of the medical literature defines childhood constipation as not the frequency of bowel movements but the hardness of the stool. According to the Physicians’ Manual for Patients, “Daily bowel movements are not essential to health.” Parents are told that as long as the child is having three bowel movements a week AND they are soft that this is totally normal. Not so! Just as we eat three meals per day, a child should be experiencing between 1 to 3 bowel movements per day. Food should never be sitting in the digestive track longer than 24 hours. Ideally, everyone should have comfortable, unforced bowel movements 20-30 minutes after every meal.

Because the discussion of bowel movements between child and parent usually brings out total dread in parents, it is often ignored and assumed that the child is experiencing bowel movements each day. Many of us remember cringing when a grandparent asked us “Have you had a bowel movement today?” The cringe was not necessarily because of the question but because it was usually asked very loudly at the dinner table! You see, in their generation this was considered a very important function for good health. Somewhere along the line we have stopped looking at this as an important clue in overall health. Digestive track health is considered by many to be the most important function in keeping the body healthy.

Causes Of Childhood Constipation

Diet & Nutrition - Not eating enough foods with fiber; Dehydration; Consuming a lot of sugar and desserts; Milk and dairy products; Food Allergies; Acid forming foods (meat).

Lack of Exercise – With the popularity of computer games and TV many children are leading a very sedentary lifestyle.

Emotion Upsets & Anxiety – Fear, grief, worry and frustration have all been known to affect the digestive tract.
Holding stools – This means the child has the feeling of needing to have a bowel movement, but ignores the urge. Reasons such as not wanting to take the time to go to the bathroom, unfamiliar bathrooms or pain in passing a stool are very common.

Prescription Drugs - Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Temaril or Benadryl), found in nonprescription cold medications; Antidiarrheal medications; Antispasmodics, such as atropine and scopolamine; Narcotics, such as codeine and hydrocodone; Chemotherapy; Anticonvulsants, such as carbamazepine and valproic acid; Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline hydrochloride or doxepin hydrochloride; Iron supplements.

Other less common causes of constipation are depression, attention deficit disorders, and sexual abuse.

Constipation Symptoms

Less than 1 bowel movement per day.

Stools that are hard and difficult to pass.

Headaches, fatigue and/or depression.

Encopresis, or accidental fecal soiling. Often if a hard stool is present in the rectum, liquid feces can leak around the hard stool and pass out the anus without the child’s control. This can happen many times during the day. The child cannot do anything to prevent or withhold it.

Abdominal pain near or around the navel.

Bed-wetting.

Decreased appetite and nausea.

Prevention

Diet—The most important thing is to increase fluid intake. However, some children get into the habit of only drinking sodas to satisfy their thirst. Most children are dehydrated from sugary drinks and from not taking the time out to quench thirst. Offer clean, pure water. A child should be drinking half of his/her body weight in water each day. Include servings of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables. Teach your child to eat raw as much as possible. Make 50% of each meal fresh, raw, unprocessed foods. Include whole grains, nuts and seeds in the diet. Limit white flour, chocolate, sugar, dairy and milk products. Train your child to eat slowly and moderately. Provide a relaxing environment while eating. Take a probiotic supplement daily to facilitate the growth of “friendly bacteria” in the colon.

Bowel habit training—Your child should be taught not to wait to have a bowel movement. To establish a regular bowel habit, ask your child to sit on the toilet for at least 10 minutes at about the same time each day, preferably after a meal. Make sure your child can place his or her feet firmly on the floor while sitting on the toilet. If this is not possible, put a footstool in front of the toilet. While your child is sitting on the toilet, you might let your child read a storybook or listen to the radio. Educate your child, at an early age, on the importance of good bowel habits. Let them know that this is not something to be embarrassed about but a normal and very necessary function for good health.

Exercise—Make sure that your child is getting enough exercise. Children spend way too much time in front of computers and TV. Encourage outside activities as much as possible. Physical activity speeds the movement of waste through the digestive tract.

Stress—Yes, children experience stress! Children are some of the busiest people I know. Stress causes the body to break down and constipation can be a result. Talk with and spend time with your children. Teach them how to relax and to be calm. Encourage them, support them and speak encouraging words to them. Teach them how to handle difficult situations, to be happy and to communicate their problems. Most important—model this behavior in front of them.

Keep The Bowel Clean—Keeping the bowel clean is a great preventative step and very necessary in keeping the body in good health. For complete cleansing of the digestive tract we recommend a product called Oxy Powder. Oxy Powder is a safe and natural way to cleanse the whole digestive track while also providing the body with oxygen. Consult your healthcare practitioner for dosages appropriate for children.

Chiropractic Adjustments – Helps prompt bowel movements. The waves that move material through the colon occur as a result of nerve excitement that originates at the spinal nerves. Adjustments also help normalize the action of the ileocecal valve, the valve that separates the large from the small intestine.

Constipation can undermine the whole body and it is now known that irregular bowel movements are directly related to serious health conditions. Constipation does not have to be a problem if you will practice prevention with your children and implement the suggestions found in this article. Regular bowel movements are an important mechanism for removing toxins from the body and thus keeping the body healthy. Remember: Prevention is always the key. As always, if severe symptoms persist, do not hesitate to see your healthcare professional.

Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP is a Doctor of Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health Practitioner in the Houston, TX area and CEO/President of Oasis Advanced Wellness. A teacher, educator and author, she counsels Oasis Advanced Wellness clients on the aspects of getting the body healthy and keeping the body healthy. As a cancer survivor, she is able to relate extensively, both as a patient and a practitioner, to clients suffering from disease. Dr. Lanphier has been privileged to share her cancer survival story with hundreds of people during seminars and lectures. Her passionate style of truth and straight-forwardnessin an easy-to-understand format is very refreshing to even the most discerning of audiences. Dr. Lanphier is the author of two books and many articles on health conditions written from a natural/alternative medicine viewpoint. Dr. Lanphier is dedicated to helping people create lasting changes in their health and enhancing well-being through whole body nutritional balancing including physician strength supplementation. Dr. Lanphier is Editor and contributor to the worldwide newsletter Alternative Health & Healing.

Setting Up Your Office For "Health"

by Dr. Loretta Lanphier ND, CCN, HHP

If you work and are spending one third to one half of your day in an office setting then your surroundings there are as important as those in your home. Although we usually have little control over the buildings we work in, being aware of problems that can affect us will enable us to take counter-measures and may encourage the creation of stimulating and nurturing environments. Below are 10 steps that will help to provide an office that is balanced and conducive to good health and well-being, which will ultimately benefit your health and the health your company.

1) Ergonomically Correct Chair: Make sure that your chair is comfortable and has adjustable height and arms. When you are sitting straight with feet flat on the floor your arms should be at a 90-degree angle when typing on the computer. If you are having to strain or stretch to reach your computer then you are putting stress on the back and shoulder area. Chairs can certainly be expensive but in the long run it will cost much less than spending time at the chiropractor.

2) Green Plants: Plants do more than just enhance the beauty of your surroundings, many actually clean pollutants out of the air as they add oxygen and humidity to the indoor environment. New findings suggest, however, that they may add more than just color and interest. They also filter the air, and can fight against the common high-tech ill, sick building disease. Recent research undertaken by the NASA Space Administration in America has yielded some very interesting results. In a test lasting two years conducted by Dr. B.C. Wolverton at the Stennis Space Centre in Mississippi it was discovered that common houseplants are capable of converting chemical air pollutants into harmless substances. Ivy, one of the smallest of houseplants, does an excellent job of cleaning the air of toxins, especially benzene and TCE. The humble potted Chrysanthemum is another goodie. You can place a number of plants around your office or make up a high scoring clean-air cocktail by adding such plants as Peace Lilies and Parlour Palms. Better still are various forms of Dracaena, Dracaena Warnecki and Dracaena Janet Craig are real pollutant sucking types. Chinese Evergreen and the humble Philoderdron are also two to watch out for.

3) Lighting: Studies suggest that natural light increases human productivity and reduces fatigue and stress. By simply replacing your antiquated fluorescent tubes with full-spectrum tubes, you can instantly enhance your environment and your well-being! Full spectrum lighting emits a natural, balanced spectrum of light that is the closest you can get to sunlight indoors. Based on years of study not only do they bring out true, vibrant colors but they can also ease eye fatigue, improve your mood, reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels, slow aging of the retina and reduce glare.

4) Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Not only does the aroma of the natural essential oil stimulate the brain to trigger a reaction, but the natural constituents (naturally occurring chemicals) of the essential oil are drawn into the lungs and can also supply physical benefit. Aromatherapy can help with a physical condition, can help with symptoms, can affect your mood, or help alleviate or temporarily eliminate stress or other psychological factors. Scenting your office with Lavender essential oil is said to reduce computer errors at least 25%. The following is a good blend to use in the office (must have an aromatherapy diffuser): 2 drops of lemon, orange or bergamot; 2 drops of grapefruit; 1 drop ylang ylang, rose or neroli. Multiply your blend by 4 to obtain a total of 20 drops of your chosen blend. Add your oils to a dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rolling the bottle in between your hands. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions. There are also many “recipes” on the Internet to use during the cold and flu season when “office-air” can be extremely contagious.

5) Air Quality: The EPA informs us that 6 out of 10 buildings are "sick" and that indoor air quality is the United States' number one environmental health problem. A recent study by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture found that ionizing a room led to 52% less dust in the air, and 95% less bacteria in the air (since many of the pollutants found in the air reside on floating dust particles). The U.S.D.A. also performed another study to test the effectiveness of negative ionization at removing airborne Salmonella Enteritidis. The negative ions drastically reduced the airborne salmonella particles, prompting the following statement from the USDA. I recommend a negative ion air purifier for the office setting. These units are small enough to fit on a credenza or desk and are very modestly priced.

6) EMF Protection: Detrimental energies from electromagnetic fields emitted from high tension wires, industrial radar, microwave beams, electric current, computers, cell phones, televisions, fluorescent lights and other electrical appliances have been found to be dangerous to mental and physical health. When an individual sleeps or works for extensive periods within electromagnetic frequency zones, these energies create a constant source of stress (altering body polarity) which can lead to fatigue, frustration, tension and illness. Signs of exposure may include drowsiness, chronic aches and pains, sleep disorders, irritability, low energy and general malaise and may lead to more serious health situations such as cancer. These highly disruptive energy fields actually numb or dull our sense perceptions and adversely impacts brain wave activity. Studies have also shown electromagnetic fields (EMF) to induce mild depression in many subjects with the disruption of melatonin, dopamine, and serotonin levels. There are many devices that can be used in the office or put on the computer that will give EMF protection. I recommend the Safe Space II. It is designed to neutralize harmful electromagnetic fields, geopathic disturbances, as well as other detrimental vibrational energies in environments. It is a framed holographic grid (encased behind glass) 2” x 2” and can be attached to any surface…especially the computer monitor. The Safe Space II device clears a spherical area with a 9’ radius. You can purchase these through special order from www.oasisadvancedwellness.com

7) Colors: Color therapy has its roots in ancient Egypt. Scientific studies recognize that colors bring about emotional reactions to individuals. Our reactions and attitudes to colors differ from person to person. That color affects us all is an undoubted fact. Its significance has been investigated and the results utilized in merchandizing, selling, home decorating, the workplace environment, industry, plant growth, nutrition, physics, physiology, psychology, ecclesiasticism and art. In fact, color is so much a part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted. Colors that are useful in the office are: orange – stimulates creativity; yellow – intensifies the intellect and heightens motivation; red – energizes; blue – calming, fights physical and mental tension; green – fights irritability and has a healing effect on the body. For the office, use colors that you are drawn to as these are the colors that will benefit your health.

8) Music: Just about all offices have some type of music playing in the background. Music can affect emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills. Music in the workplace, either from piped-in music or from a radio, is sometimes used to mask sounds. Music can provide mental stimulation while performing monotonous tasks, which can help to reduce stress levels in the office. Some people, however, find music in the office intensely annoying, especially if it is too loud or inappropriate. I have found that soft, up-lifting music is very essential to the office “atmosphere”. There is literally a mirage of good background music available on CD’s. Search out the Internet on what is right for your office.

9) Breaks: Even the most focused person needs a break at least twice a day. Change of scenery also helps with emotions. One of the best ways to eliminate stress and recharge the body is to go outside for a ten-minute walk. Focus on your surroundings and take deep breaths. This will give you a renewal of energy and will also aid in Vitamin D production. Walk by yourself and focus on clearing your mind. Walking will also get the blood and the lymphatic system flowing. There are also great chair-exercises that you can do while sitting at your desk that will help keep the blood ciruclating and the muscles limber.

10) Organization: It is an excellent idea to look into Feng Shui for the office. Feng Shui is basically an environmental science and gives advice on how to create environments in which we feel comfortable and supported. For example, water energy plays a significant role in Feng Shui. Having a small fountain in your office can give a sense of calmness and peacefulness. Keep your office clean and organized. There is no excuse for clutter. Make sure that your desk is clean and that everything is put away before you leave each day. A well-organized, uncluttered desk leads to clear thinking and reduces stress. Make a habit of putting items back in their original place after you are finished using them.

Putting in the extra time, effort and money in getting your office environment “healthy” will pay-off with a multitude of health benefits. Of course, it is assumed that when you are out of the office, you are also taking care of yourself by eating a healthy diet, exercising the body and mind, taking good supplementation and getting adequate rest. All of this goes hand-in-hand in getting and keeping the body healthy. Remember to address your attitude as you travel the path to good health, as negative attitudes are self-destructive. Good health requires desire, determination and discipline in every aspect of your life.
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Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP is a Doctor of Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health Practitioner in the Houston, TX area and CEO/President of Oasis Advanced Wellness. A teacher, educator and author, she counsels Oasis Advanced Wellness clients on the aspects of getting the body healthy and keeping the body healthy. As a cancer survivor, she is able to relate extensively, both as a patient and a practitioner, to clients suffering from disease. Dr. Lanphier has been privileged to share her cancer survival story with hundreds of people during seminars and lectures. Her passionate style of truth and straight-forwardnessin an easy-to-understand format is very refreshing to even the most discerning of audiences. Dr. Lanphier is the author of two books and many articles on health conditions written from a natural/alternative medicine viewpoint. Dr. Lanphier is dedicated to helping people create lasting changes in their health and enhancing well-being through whole body nutritional balancing including physician strength supplementation. Dr. Lanphier is Editor and contributor to the worldwide newsletter Advanced Health & Wellness.

Organic Food Fight

Ginny Ryan (Rochester, NY) 02/10/05 -- Foods labeled as "organic" must be grown without synthetic pesticides and chemicals and usually cost more than other produce. However, many people wonder if organic foods really better and worth the extra money?

Christine Hanfling and her husband Carl share a grocery cart, but they don't share the same views on organic food. Christine says she doesn't like chemicals, so buying the more expensive organic fruits and vegetables are worth it to her for health reasons.

However, Carl says show me the studies that proves they're better.

"Economically, I don't think the benefits outweigh buying organic as opposed to buying 'normal' products. I've never seen any studies to indicate that organic improves one's health as opposed to the normal fruits and vegetables," he said.

Christine and Carl could, very well, represent the organic food fight among scientists.

Dr. Bob King, head of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, says the research doesn't support either side.

"We have very little evidence to suggest that [organic] is advantageous over conventional produced foods. It does have a bit of an advantage, because it may be more environmentally friendly," he said.

What is indisputable is the huge growth in organic food sales and its increasing appeal on store shelves. It used to be that organic produce just didn't look as good as the "regular" kind. But today, if it wasn't for the label, it could be hard to tell the difference by sight alone. In the last five years, the appearance of organic produce has improved in some cases dramatically.

Ten years ago, Wegmans threw away much of its organic produce, but not anymore. The stores' overall sales have jumped 70 percent since last year. Wegmans has responded by increasing organic offerings, especially at its upscale stores.

Wegmans' nutritionist Jane Andrews said that people are buying based on feelings and not necessarily fact.

"Customers want to believe that it's better for them, that it's safer, that it's more nutritious. I can't say that, because there is no proof," she said.

However, there is substantial proof about the benefits of fruits and vegetables. Many experts agree that if choosing organic or conventional makes you feel better and eat more of the healthy tidbits then by all means--do it.

During a shopping trip to Wegmans, a side by side comparison of organic and conventional produce found that the organic versions cost more in every category sometimes by as much as 50 percent. But, as the popularity continues to grow, prices are expected to come down.

Comment From Natural Health Doc: From a clinical aspect we do see that people are able to get their body more alkaline and seem to fight disease better when consuming organic produce. I would suggest doing a taste test. Very quickly you will notice that an organic tomato tastes much better than a grocery store tomato. Also an organic tomato is a tomato while a grocery store tomato has a good chance to be genetically modified. There will probably never be any good studies done because someone will end up with the short stick...guess who that someone is.

Relieve Hot Flashes, Night Sweats and Mood Swings...Naturally

Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP

According to statistics, hot flashes occur in 40 - 90% of women during transition into menopause and up to 85% of women after menopause. Other typical complaints related to hot flashes include anxiety, nausea, feelings of suffocation and inability to concentrate. Synonyms for the term hot flash include 'hot flushes', 'vasomotor symptoms' and 'night sweats'. Below are steps that you can take to minimize or eliminate your hot flashes and night sweats.

Use a chemical-free, non-toxic natural progesterone cream. Most women are estrogen dominant. Progesterone is the balancer of hormones and most women find that using natural progesterone reduces or eliminates hot flashes while helping to improve mood.

Eliminate animal fats (high in phosphorous, which leaches calcium from your body) & saturated fat in your diet. Use olive oil, unrefined coconut oil, hemp seed oil and flax seed oil. Include 2-3 tablespoons of unrefined coconut oil in your diet everyday.

Eat foods that are high in omega 3,6,9 and in the correct ratios. Each day that you include coconut oil; raw, organic nuts (almonds and walnuts); ground flaxseed; and cold-water fish you will be giving your body the essential fatty acids that it needs.

Juice a glass of fresh, organic vegetable juice every day. Your body will benefit from the live enzymes and nutrients. This is definitely a case where more is better, so go ahead and have two glasses every day!

The most potent type of dietary phytoestrogens are found only in legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, & beans. Try to include 3-4 servings weekly.

Go easy on soy products as the jury is out as to how they really affect hormones. Fermented soy is fine to include in your diet 3-4 times weekly.

Reduce intake of regular tea, stimulants, hot beverages, and spicy foods. Two cups of organic, herbal tea every day is recommended. Chamomile tea is good for calming the emotions.

Eat meat and dairy that are free-range and organic. Grocery store meat and dairy is full of added hormones.

Keep your intestinal system and liver clean by performing a liver/gallbladder/digestive tract cleanse two times yearly – Spring and Fall. You will notice that your emotional health will soar when keeping the liver clean, not to mention your overall health.

Try to eat your evening meal by 6:00 p.m. Digestion is heat producing & you should try to decrease body heat production at night.

Reduce or eliminate night-time alcohol intake, not only will you sleep better – it avoids reducing blood estrogen levels later.

Eliminate sugar, white flour, dairy, artificial sweeteners and hydrogenated oils from your diet. Add fresh, organic fruits (eat the whole fruit) and vegetables. Include two medium-sized salads each day with as many organic, fresh vegetables as possible.

When feeling hot, drink a glass of pure, clean ice water.

To help your blood sugar to remain stage during the night, eat an apple or pear before bed. This will help you to remain asleep for 8 hours. Also take a good calcium/magnesium supplement before bed.

Purchase cotton clothing (loose) & sleep-ware, not nylon or synthetic - which has a tendency to hold onto heat. Cotton clothing is also better for your skin.

Spend 20-30 minutes in the sun each day for Vitamin D production.

To help eliminate depression, stress, and mood swings, exercise at least 30 minutes each day. This will keep your cardiovascular system in tune. A daily walk outside will help to cleanse your mind from the cares of the day. A good supplement for depression and mood swings is natural Lithium Orotate.

Relax in a hot bath at least three times weekly. Add some favorite essential oils to the bath such as rose or lavender. Listen to some relaxing music and make sure that you are not disturbed.

Practice lymphatic drainage techniques. A clogged lymph system keeps toxins from being eliminated properly. Skin brushing and/or bouncing on a mini-tramp are excellent ways to keep the lymph system moving.

Practice daily meditation. Listen to music, read scripture or an inspirational book, or sit with eyes closed and calm your mind.

Stop smoking, as nicotine decreases circulating estrogen levels.

Work on reducing/eliminating stress in your life. Hot flashes seem to be associated with a heightened sympathetic nervous system. Learn to relax!

Remember to enjoy life! Live, love, learn, laugh and sing praises. Watch funny movies at least two times each week.

Don’t take life too seriously.

Plan activities that you will enjoy. Go shopping, out with friends, drive through the country, walk on the beach or curl up with a good book. It’s really ok to think of yourself once-in-a-while! You will find that your mood will be enhanced.

Get plenty of sleep. Keep the bedroom cool and dark. Make sure that the alarm clock is turned away from where you can see it. A pure silk pillowcase will keep your head cool. Keep a fan going to circulate the air. Make a point to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. every night. Your body does the most healing between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

Keep a diary in your purse to write down what seems to trigger hot flashes in your body.

Most of all maintain a positive attitude. No one ever died from a hot flash, but thousands have died from the effects of synthetic hormone replacement therapy. Attitude is everything—remember to work on it every single day.

For more information about how to achieve hormonal balance while getting the body in optimum health read our best-selling e-book, Balancing Your Hormones Without Drugs…You Can Feel Good Again.

Until tomorrow...

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Top Ten Reasons Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy Works

by Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP

Studies and research show natural HRT really works. By using natural progesterone you can reap the benefits in the following ways:

1) No side effects: It’s a natural hormone to the body with no undesirable side effects, when used as directed. Don’t mistake this with synthetic progestins, which are unnatural. Tests show they can cause harmful side effects including, partial loss of vision, birth defects, and breast cancer.

2) Alleviates symptoms: Natural progesterone alleviates symptoms typically associated with menopause and andropause.

3) Menopause comes naturally: Natural NRT allows you to experience menopause naturally—at your own pace—instead of artificial delays or interference with drugs like birth control pills.

4) Easy to test: Determining the need for HRT is easy with a simple saliva test that can be taken in the privacy of your own home.

5) Inexpensive: Natural progesterone can be bought over the counter in the United States, eliminating dependency upon a physician for prescriptions and keeping the costs down. Be aware that not all progesterone is created equal. Many of the recognized brands are full of fillers/chemicals that can build up in the body.

6) Safe: It’s safe for women ages 9 to 99 years old. It’s safe for men too and can be used as long as it is needed. The name progesterone stands for pro-gestational hormone. It’s so safe it’s given to pregnant women to prevent premature birth.

7) Relieves PMS: Natural progesterone can be used to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. You don’t have to suffer.

8) Produces well-being: It has been dubbed the “happy hormone.” Most women notice a leveling off of their emotions when they get their progesterone levels up to where they should be, especially if they have been a victim of estrogen dominance. Some women actually report a feeling of well-being or euphoria.

9) Reduces stress: In experiments, progesterone was found to be the basic hormone of adaptation and of resistance to stress. The adrenal glands use it to produce their anti-stress hormones, and when there is enough progesterone, they don't have to produce the potentially harmful cortisone. With progesterone deficiency, we produce too much cortisone, and excessive cortisone causes osteoporosis, aging of the skin, damage to brain cells, and the accumulation of fat, especially on the back and abdomen.

10) You have more freedom: Because natural progesterone is safe, hormone levels can be tested at home, and is available over the counter, you have the freedom to be proactive in your menopause care.

Become more informed by reading the other articles at the Menopause-PMS-Progesterone Resource Center.

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