Archive Year 2005 month 12

I am not one to be a radical concerning cow milk. I believe I am on the fence still. Why?

Dairy products taste so damn good.

However, my experiences with cow milk and dairy products are more harmful than beneficial - especially in those with health conditions.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: removed dairy products from my wife's diet and her arthritis pain went way down - to no pain or stiffness.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children under 1 years old should avoid dairy products as it causes the intestines to bleed.
• Humans lose the capacity to digest milk, as over time, many of us lose the lactase enzyme.
• There are other ways to obtain calcium beyond milk - collards, soybeans, tofu, sardines, OJ.
• Slows digestion due to milk being mucous forming and high in fat.
• Contains high amounts of omega 6 fatty acids which cause full body inflammation.
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Even I, as a naturopathic medical student, am awe struck by what I have seen in the last week.

My wife had major ankle surgery to restore movement once again. For two years, we have tried every form of physical medicine and rehabilitation. We managed to maintain some semblance of movement but no way could she point her toes upwards.

After meeting with 10+ orthopedic surgeons, all of which wanted to fuse her ankle joint, my wife's naturopathic physician finally found one that did not. Ankle fusion was not the way to go for her as she is only 28 years old and the

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While eating your meal, for the most part, do not drink with it.

This dilutes the stomach acids and digestive enzymes. It is best to drink 30 minutes before your meal - this helps uptake of nutrients and move bowels. It is best not to drink for 1 hour post-meal to help the enzymes and stomach acids do their work.

If you feel your mouth is just so darn dry while eating, that is likely due to being:

• Stressed while you eat.
• Eating in a rush.
• Not being aware that you are eating.
• Secretory glands not functioning well due to drinking during meals [conditioned not to secrete].

If any of those explain you while eating, try to adjust. Your secretory glands will regain proper function once you train yourself not to drink during meals.

If you absolutely cannot avoid drinking during meals then:

• Avoid cold drinks.
• Drink warm to

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I have heard this a million times. Now that I know how to access research quickly and effectively, I have found that a research study proving this exists!

Cryotherapy - basically freezing off common warts with liquid nitrogen. This works by killing off the blood supply to the area thus depriving the pesky wart of nutrients. Without nutrients, warts and many other things in life...die.

Duct Tape - basically a cool invention designed to do everything. It works by adhering to the wart so strongly that it blocks off the oxygen supply to the wart cells. Without oxygen, warts and many other things in life...die.

Benefits of Duct Tape over Cryotherapy:

• Painless.
• Basically Free.
• No appointment needed.
• Can be done by any person knowledgeable in applying duct tape.
• Kids are more compliant in putting on duct tape...then sending to the doctor and getting burnt.

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The information below is taken from the FDA newsletter that I receive:

"FDA is aware of concerns that antiperspirant use -- in conjunction with underarm shaving -- may be associated with increased risk of developing breast cancer. FDA continues to search scientific literature for studies examining this possible adverse drug effect. Unfortunately, there are many publications that discuss the issue but very few studies in which data have been collected and analyzed. Overall, the studies that contain data are inconclusive in determining whether antiperspirants, in any way, contribute to the development of breast cancer. FDA hopes that definitive studies exploring breast cancer incidence and antiperspirant use will be conducted in the near future."

The issue is the aluminimum found in antiperspirants. Given this fact, numerous companies in the beauty industry are shifting away from adding aluminum and other potentially harmful ingredients to their

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I am to blame for this as well. I believe we all are - especially given the easy access we have to over-the-counter medications, the desire to help our peers, the desire to seem knowledgeable and the sincere desire to save money in this horrid situation of our current healthcare system.

Yet yesterday in clinic made my eyes wide with understanding the importance of seeking advice from a trained, caring and knowledgeable physician.

Patient yesterday came in complaining of bloody stools, vomiting mucous and longterm parasite infections. Longterm meaning for 11 years plus. How did she know she had parasites? Her naturopathic doctor did muscle testing and she tested 'positive' for them. What kind of crap is that? I love natural medicine and am going to become a naturopathic physician as well but come on. Let's use lab tests, proper history taking, physical exams and medical equipment. Not muscle testing. It is naturopathic doctors [ND's] like these that

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Was scanning the FDA site today and found dockets submitted in 2003 demonstrating scientifically proven issues and strong anecdotal evidence with aspartame.

The main issues of aspartame is that it contains a phenylalanine group, methyl group and aspartic acid.

The methyl group becomes formaldehyde. Formaldehyde itself is not dangerous. Yet when metabolized by the liver, its metabolites are carcinogenic. Not to handy.

I discovered a documentary that is riddled with scientific evidence, interviews with FDA inspectors, neurologists, MD's and patient's horrid stories. The documentary is made by Cori Brackett who herself was afflicted by aspartame.

The FDA claims aspartame safe due in amounts less than 40 mg/kg. Yet for those people who drink diet sodas like mad in Big Gulp form or by the 6 pack, or eat diet foods with

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QUESTION:

I have started taking a nutritional support for thyroid containing the following ingredients:

• Rhodymena palmetta
• Thyroid 100 mg
• Adrenal 50 mg
• Ltyrosine
• Selenuim
• Bladderwrack
• Irish moss
• Pituitary 15 mg
• Thymus 5mg
• Spleen 5mg
• Calcarea fluorica
• Lycopus virgincus

Question is, I have been on it for 5 days and have GAINED 4-5 lbs. Have I suppressed my thyroid instead of stimulating it? I feel tired and weird, not necessarily bad though. What is the best herbal solution to those last 5-10 stubborn pounds if this isn't it?

Thanks!
Gained

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ANSWER:

Gained:

That is a potent supplement - one that a doctor should only prescribe in my eyes. I would stop taking it.' Read More

QUESTION:

Dear Sir,

Over the last year, my husband undertook surgery for colorectol cancer and then took radiation on top of chemo. all has been going well...we have mixed traditional medicine with homeopathic remedies all along the way. We are stumped, however, with an odd side effect that none of our doctors are able to deal with apparently. During the process of surgery, chemo and rad we did well dealing with side effects but now, 6 months after the fact from all treatment, he is suddenly having a swelling problem with the fore skin of the penis. This swelling does not affect elimination at all. The only answer we are given by all the doctors is that due to so many glands being taken out in the pelvic area, this swelling will come and go as the lymph nodes try to compensate and learn new rtoutes for drainage out of the body (at least I think this is what they are telling us) The urologist actually told my

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QUESTION:

Hi,
I recently received an avulsion on the pad of my finger. It's not horrible and I didn't go to the hospital because my brother is an EMT (I am in school for it) and he said it didn't need stitches. He told me to flap the skin back over the wound so it would heal. Now, 5 days after the incident, a yellow liquid is building up around the edges of the wound, under the skin, and seeps out when I happen to bump it. I have two questions. First, what is the yellow liquid? Second, my wound doesn't have any feeling and I was wondering if I would regain the feeling.

Thank you very much for your time,

Seeps

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ANSWER:

Seeps -

Sounds like you have an infection in there. You may consider soaking it in warm to hot salted water a couple times a day. This will help draw out the infection and salt kills most bacteria.

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QUESTION:

I have been very red & itchy around the outside lips of my vagina for the past 2 weeks. What is it & what should I do?

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ANSWER:

Hello -

It may be a yeast or fungal infection. It is a common issue in that location. I recommend that you ask your gynecologist and follow their advice.

There are effective natural products that can take care of yeast and fungus. Ask your gynecologist or naturopathic physician which one they recommend.

Yeast and fungus like to grow and reside in skin folds and warm areas. If you do not have 100% cotton undergarments - consider getting some. They breathe better than synthetics.

Taking a probiotic - acidophilus and lactobacilis - may not be a bad idea either. It is best to get

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If you are looking for a licensed naturopathic physician who has full medical training, please visit the American Association of Naturopathic Professionals. There are numerous 'naturopaths' who are not licensed and who are not graduates from accredited naturopathic universities.

'Naturopaths' who are graduates of non-doctorate programs are far from properly trained and can be dangerous.

Naturopathic physicians are fully trained medical professionals that study the same coursework as medical doctors. Accredited schools are 4 yr doctoral programs. The accredited naturopathic schools are few. The schools that are accredited are:

• Bastyr University.
• National College of Naturopathic Medicine.
• Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
• University of Bridgeport's Connecticut College of Naturopathic Medicine.
• Boucher Institute in Canada.
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
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An Incomplete Picture

Despite promises that hospitalizations after anthrax vaccinations would be reported, the Pentagon withheld data on more than 20,000 cases.

The Pentagon never told Congress about more than 20,000 hospitalizations involving troops who'd taken the anthrax vaccine, despite repeated promises that such cases would be publicly disclosed.

Instead, a parade of generals and Defense Department officials told Congress and the public that fewer than 100 people were hospitalized or became seriously ill after receiving the shot from 1998 through 2000.

They also showed Congress written policies that required public reports to be filed for hospitalizations, serious illnesses and cases where someone missed 24 hours or more of duty.

But only a sliver of those cases were reported, while the rest were withheld from Congress and the public, records obtained by the Daily Press'

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POLIO "NON-OUTBREAK" AMONG THE AMISH

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DO

On October 14, the major media outlets shrieked a report of "the first outbreak of polio in the United States in 26 years," occurring in an Amish community in central Minnesota. The specter of hundreds of children in braces and iron lung machines lining the halls of hospitals immediately danced through the air, and directly into the minds of parents who have chosen to not vaccinate their children.

More than a month later, phone calls and emails from concerned parents continue to pour in. The fears surrounding this "outbreak" need to be put to rest.

First of all, there wasn't an "outbreak of polio." There was only the discovery of an inactivated polio virus in the stool of four children. The first confirmation was in a 7-month old Amish infant, presumably hospitalized, with severe immune deficiency. The "find" prompted screening of'

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This information was summarized by a classmate of mine, Chante Wiegand. Office ergonomics has been on my mind a ton lately as I'm finding myself with wrist pain. Sitting at a desk typing on a keyboard for hours on end is not ideal.

After reading this, I found that my keyboard tray was way out of whack. I now use it appropriately and immediately noticing a reduction in wrist pain. Awesome.

Beyond what Chante has so clearly laid out, I would recommend some stretches as well. As one sits for hours with their back curved forward, it only makes sense that one should arch their back the opposite direction every so often. We see cats do it all the time after they nap - so why don't we do it after sitting on our bum for so long?

A device which has helped me over the years is the Body Bridge. In the beginning days of using it, I could only lay backwards on it for about

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QUESTION:

Hi,

I have accumulating too much electrostatic charges lately. I'll have sparks on my cloths when there is a slight abrasion. The same thing happen when I comb my hair. I am not using a dryer. The only possible cause I can think of is the electric baseboard heater that is running in my room.

Can somebody out there kindly provide me some clues for what I should do to contain this problem? I'm not quite sure of the side effect of it. But it's troubling me...

I actually come from a tropical country. This is my first time using a heater & having this kind of experience. Just for your information in case you find it weird why people ask this kind of common sense questions.. :)

Thanks,
Zapped

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ANSWER:

Zappy -

If you dry your clothes too long they will become static - turn off the dryer when the clothes are just dry - dont over'

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