Recent research seems to suggest that a number of health conditions may arise from a common cause called inflammation. Every one of us has had some kind of inflammation at one point or another in life. Inflammation is an immunological defense mechanism that fights against parasites like bacteria and viruses when they invade the body. It is a transitory phase that helps the body to recover quickly. However, there are times when the condition prolongs even after the threat is dealt with. That is when inflammation begins to cause damage to the body.

The condition could be triggered by a number of factors like genetic predisposition, high blood pressure or habits like smoking and drinking. Researchers are under the opinion that their studies seem to indicate that chronic inflammation can give rise to a number of diseases. They say that Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease could all be the result of inflammation.

For medical researchers, the idea of having to deal with a single cause for all diseases is certainly encouraging. Instead of finding a cure for every disease, they can now focus of healing inflammation which would then become a common cure for all other diseases. In other words, if it were indeed true that Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease were caused by inflammation, then treating inflammation effectively will also prevent or cure the other three diseases.

Inflammation was much more essential for survival in the ages past when hygiene and sanitary conditions were quite poor. The reduced need for this defense mechanism in today’s environment seems to make it over responsive. Certain aspects of the modern day lifestyle like lack of exercise and high intake of saturated fats and sugars also makes the body predisposed to becoming inflamed.

Researchers are now focusing their attention on anti-inflammatory drugs being sold in the market today, to see if they have benefits beyond what they had been originally designed for. Some studies seem to be encouraging. For instance, Celebrex is an anti-inflammatory drug to treat swelling in arthritis patients. Researchers have concluded that the drug helps prevent intestinal polyps too. They are now conducting several clinical trials to see if the drug also has an effect on preventing breast cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease and delaying memory loss.

While it is still too early to say for certain that inflammation is really the silent killer, a number of studies seem to point in that direction. But if inflammation turns out to indeed be the cause behind most of the diseases today, it could be the best medical discovery in recent times. Finding a good cure for inflammation could then be able to prevent or cure a whole gamut of diseases for which there are no effective cures in medical science today.

Finding and maintaining balance can be challenging depending on the demands of your daily lifestyle. It is a good idea, when trying to restore or maintain equilibrium, to take a holistic approach-the mind and the body needs each other. It is possible for stress to manifest in physical symptoms, and the reverse is quite likely. Here are some key areas to explore and consider if you have not been feeling quite like yourself:

1. Sleep – what you do in your waking hours may be just as important during sleep. Making mindful decisions to develop a healthy sleep pattern can be very beneficial to physical, spiritual and mental health. Research has found that the body rejuvenates during sleep, and that an important process to include detoxification of the liver occurs in deep sleep. It has also been noted that sleeping and waking up late is one of the main causes of liver damage.

2. Diet and Nutrition – remember the phrase, “you are what you eat!” Consuming in abundance certain foods, can lead to mental and medical concerns. As well as certain foods- “brain foods” can improve mental conditions and help maintain physical health.

3. Exercise – this has not only been found to maintain healthy weight, and a strong heart. Much study has shown that physical activity improves emotional and mental health. One study found that short workouts of 8 minutes in length could help lower sadness, tension and anger along with improving resistance to disease in healthy people.

4. Spirituality – your perception on life also makes a huge difference when trying to restore or maintain balance. Understanding your purpose, and being able to find meaning in your core beliefs can be a positive factor as you maneuver your daily life.

5. Social Life – whether it is family or friends, quality human interaction reminds us that there is not always a time for work. Laughing with the people you enjoy can provide an emotional or spiritual lift. Work- Yes! This may include volunteer work or monetary compensation work. For some this occupies the largest portion of most days out of seven. Since it does, remind yourself to take breaks, and time off to help maintain balance. Bear in mind that work comes in different shapes, forms and sizes.

6. Leisure Activities – enjoying your hobbies, or having down time encourages relaxation and the reduction of tension. Make time for your self.

Most of all it is important to work on your self-awareness- to know yourself enough to realize when you are ‘off balance.’

Gallstones are hard masses of digestive fluids that develop in the gallbladder. This is a common disorder affecting a large number of people. Gallstones are mainly of two types, gallstones formed from cholesterol and stones made of bilirubin. Cholesterol gallstones are the most commonly found form of gallstones. They occur more in overweight people, pregnant women, older people, and in those who lose weight rapidly. Bilirubin gallstones are more common in people with severe liver disease and in those who have blood conditions like leukemia or sickle cell anemia. Options for how to treat gallstones include removal of gallbladder and medications.

There is no clear idea about what causes gallstones, but it is believed that excessive amount of cholesterol or bilirubin in bile can contribute to the formation of gallstones. Incomplete emptying of gallbladder is another factor that may lead to gallstones. Risk factors that increase the likelihood of gallstones include family history, age above 60 years, obesity, diabetes, inactive lifestyle, liver diseases, and use of cholesterol-lowering medications. Consuming a low-fiber, high-fat, or high-cholesterol diet can also raise the chances of gallstones. Moreover, women are more likely to develop gallstones than men.

Gallstones can be without any symptoms. This condition, known as silent gallstones, does not require treatment. However, a gallstone that blocks a duct can cause many symptoms, including sudden and rapidly escalating pain in the right side of upper abdomen, pain in the right shoulder or between the shoulder blades, nausea, and vomiting. If a gallstone obstructs the gallbladder duct, it can result in cholecystitis or inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis may cause protracted pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. A gallstone can sometimes cause obstruction to the common bile duct, which in turn may lead to the infection of the bile duct and jaundice. Likewise, blockage of pancreas by a gallstone can cause pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas.

How To Treat Gallstones: Gallstones that cause symptoms is typically treated with surgical removal of gallbladder. Nowadays, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely used to remove gallbladder. Gallstones stuck in the bile duct can be removed by a non-surgical procedure, known as Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Medications that can dissolve gallstones are also available but not widely used. Electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy a noninvasive technique for treating stones may be used to treat gallstones in people who cannot have surgery.

There are some herbal remedies that are helpful in how to treat gallstones. Lecithin is a good natural cure for gallstones. Take one lecithin capsule (1200 mg) one time daily along with meals. Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods and cut down the intake of foods that contain bad cholesterol and saturated fat. Vitamin C helps in the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids and thereby dissolves gallstones. Take vitamin C supplements and eat foods that are rich in this vitamin. Drinking adzuki beans tea regularly is also an effective way to remove gallstones. Squeeze juice out of two lemons and add it to two cups of extra virgin olive oil. Take two tablespoons of this mixture every fifteen minutes. This is one of the best methods to flush out gallstones.

Man is a multi-faceted being. He is a spiritual entity, with a well-developed mind, and he lives in a body. His spirit, soul and body are equipped with astonishing capabilities. All these three parts of man have their own needs and requirements. Optimal health has to do with nourishing and fostering every facet of man so that he can enjoy holistic health and wellbeing.

Most people focus more on the mental and physical aspects of one’s existence. For the sake of simplicity, let us also focus on the needs and requirements of the mind and the body. What are the aspects of optimal health with regard to the mental and physical realms?

Mental Focus

Man is the only species on the planet that has the ability to think in abstract terms. He can choose from among a variety of choices in his life and be able to provide a reason for his actions. Mental focus is an important faculty that enables him to make good choices in life.

Mood Control

Even people who have good mental focus can become disoriented in their thinking when their mood is not right. Mood control or management is a very important part of living successfully. Depression, anger, bitterness and a lot of other unhealthy feelings can destroy a person’s life. The ability to control one’s mood is therefore an important prerequisite for a better life.

Freedom from Pain

Pain can be debilitating and it can severely restrict the effectiveness of a person. Freedom from pain is something that everyone desires, especially those whose lives have been dominated by it. The ability to live pain free is an important aspect of optimal health.

Physical Health

The physical body is a marvel of creation. There are so many complex systems and subsystems that keep the body functioning properly. When something goes wrong with one of the components, it can affect the entire body. It is important for man to have good cardiovascular health, hormonal balance, blood sugar control, proper cholesterol levels and a host of other requirements for a healthy body.

Good Rest

Rest to the mind and body are essential for a healthy life. However, a troubled mind or body cannot rest fully. A person in physical pain or mental anguish would most often find it difficult to rest adequately. That is precisely why it is important for man to have all aspects of his life in optimal health.

Optimal health is therefore a vital requirement for man to achieve his full potential during his life on the planet. Focusing his efforts on achieving optimal health in all spheres of his existence is a wise investment of his resources.

The concept of holism is a very ancient one. Aristotle in his seminal work Metaphysics first introduced the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This idea forms the basis of many different approaches that can be considered to be holistic.

Within this philosophy there is the idea that you cannot consider only one aspect of something without reference to the whole system. For example an individual human being cannot be understood without reference to the society that they life in. In 1624 John Donne had another way of putting this: “no man is an island”.

When applied to our health the concept of holism suggests that there is an idea of health that encompasses our whole being. This whole health is something that must be taken into account when working on a part of our health. This implies that for holistic healing to take place focussing only on one aspect of the disease is not sufficient. What is needed is an approach which addresses all aspects.

Modern orthodox medicine has a tendency to focus only on the body. It sees the body as a machine which ordinarily runs smoothly. When something goes wrong this machine needs to be fixed and then it will work again. However this only focuses on one aspect of a human being, that we are physical beings. It does not take into account the emotional, psychological, social or spiritual aspects of being human.

Take for example one of our modern day health issues such as type 2 diabetes. At one level this is caused bay obesity and poor diet which damage the body’s glucose metabolism systems. Orthodox medicine will treat this condition with drugs that help to control blood sugars and suggest that people loose weight. However this does not take into account: the reasons that someone became obese in the first place; the emotional attachment they may have to food; the societal pressures to eat junk food; etc. A truly holistic approach to diabetes would have to include addressing these other aspects as well.

However just addressing the parts that we can identify is still not addressing the whole. To do this also needs an approach which at once focussed on healing the body, working with the mind, changing society, educating about healthy lifestyles whilst also being open to the interconnectedness of all things. Hence it can be argued that holistic health would need to be engaged in healing the planet as well.

When you eat too much sugar in any form it can be addicting. That includes things like bread and other things made with flour. Eating pretzels and bagels can hook you too. We are surrounded with foods that can be addicting like pasta, bread, cookies, cake, candy, crackers and more. There’s something in them that act like morphine does. They are called “exorphins.” You don’t get lots of energy but feel tired and weak instead after eating too much of these.

Your body makes something called endorphins. They bind to other proteins that are your “opiate receptors.” When this happens, you feel sedated and happy. It reduces pain and affects your emotions. Sweet foods can have this effect. This is the way nature has designed us to be. That’s why we crave them. Opiates are produced in the brain and that causes a vicious cycle. The more we crave, the more we eat. Our blood sugar goes up and down and the cycle continues as we reach for more.

Everywhere we go we are surrounded by these types of foods. It makes it hard to avoid and tempting to eat. There are parties, weddings, graduations, cookouts, holidays and other celebrations all year round.

Stress can make us turn to these foods for relief, even though it’s temporary. We feel good for a while and then the stress is back again. Life has a way of giving us ups and downs that we have to deal with every day. We need to find ways to deal with this stress without sabotaging all our efforts to live a healthy life.

As you can see, it’s not just candy that contains sugar. Most foods in the store contain sugar in some form or can turn into sugar very fast in your body. This causes a host of health issues like; Diabetes, Inflammation & Pain, Weight Gain, Belly Fat just to name a few.

The key is prevention. You can learn how to stop those cravings and get off of the roller coaster that causes the addiction. It is a process, but one that will buy you good health and a quality of life. It seems impossible but it’s not. There are ways to get off of the addiction and feel so much better.

You now know that sugar is an addictive substance like drugs or alcohol. It’s in many different forms and is hard to get off of but not impossible. With guidance and support, you can do it!

Gluten is a special type of protein commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley. Therefore, it is found in most types of cereals and in many types of bread.

Examples of grains that do not contain gluten include wild and brown rice, corn, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, quinoa, teff, oats (the ones processed in dedicated facilities where other grains can’t cross contaminate), soybeans, and sunflower seeds. Not all foods from the grain family contain gluten, giving you a variety of choices while changing and adhering to your diet.

Here are some of the reasons:

* Genetic manipulation of grains. The original wheat (Einkorn Wheat) contained very little gluten. Once is was blended and changed it now contains lots of gluten and it’s also mixed with wheat in breads, etc.

* Almost all packaged foods contain grain either as a main ingredient or as an additive to give texture, etc.

* The use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are used under the assumption they are safe.

* Over use of antibiotics. They can be life saving but the over use changes the normal healthy gut flora and that can weaken the immune system. They are also fed to pigs, chickens, cows and fish that we are eating.

* Anti-acid medications like Nexium, Tums, Prilosec and Rolaids suppress acid in our stomachs and that weakens the immune system and can lead to malabsorption of nutrients.

* Anti-Inflammatory meds like NSAIDS tear down the gastric and intestinal lining and weakens immunity and intestinal permeability.

* Medications and even supplements can contain gluten.

* Grains are cheap and are subsidized by the government so they are less expensive to buy.

* Advertisements show how healthy grains are and to eat more of them.

* Nutrition isn’t taught much in school and what is based on the food guide pyramid which isn’t working well in our country.

So why are so many people having problems with gluten? There are many reasons. It can be genetic and family members would also be at risk. If, from time to time you experience digestive challenges such as gas, bloating, and constipation,you may find yourself attributing your discomfort to eating a particular food that does not agree with you and then decide to avoid the food you think caused the problem. If you can attest to this, then you may, in fact have a more serious issue such as gluten intolerance. The good news is that there are ways to determine if you have an intolerance and many good tips and recipes to eat a variety of other grains and eat delicious tasting foods.

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We all know our bodies contain toxins that are introduced from everywhere. It’s in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and on almost every surface with which we come in contact. These toxins can cause sickness and disease, although our bodies do their best to cleanse themselves. You can help your body get rid of these toxic substances by going on an organic detox.

The first method of organic detox is to change your diet. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides. Non-organic fruits are treated with chemicals to hasten the ripening process and preservatives to add shelf life. Toxic metal such as lead and mercury can also be absorbed by the fruits and vegetables as they are growing from the soil in which they are planted.

Studies have shown that many organically produced plants contain more nutrients than the conventional non-organic food. They have also shown that antioxidants in organic produce were up to 600% higher in organic fruits and vegetables. These items are not just good for your organic detox, they provide healthier options in your day-to-day life.

Organic fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber are good choices during your organic detox. The fiber slows your body’s absorption of the sugar so you are unlikely to have the sudden surge in blood sugar that you would have from eating junk food. You may find that different organic detox diets recommend different ways of eating certain produce; some should be eaten whole, while others should be juiced. Some produce may require a combination of methods.

There are other methods of helping your body with the organic detox. Detox teas are popular in grocery stores, health food stores, and online. They contain actual ingredients that can help your body to cleanse itself of toxins when ingested a few times a day for several days.

Colon cleansing is also a popular method of organic detox. Organic colon cleansers can be gentler on your body than synthetic cleansing supplements like laxatives. Effective colon cleansers may include licorice root, dandelion root, psyllium husk, and acai berry. During a cleansing, these approaches help the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and colon to digest food more smoothly. Foods that are high in fiber will also help your body to achieve complete detoxification.

Eating healthier foods can help your body to be healthier between your periods of organic detox. This includes eliminating processed and fried foods, products that contain white flower and refined sugar, and drinking more pure water. Getting the proper amount of quality rest and sleep is also important. Exercise moderately, and consider meditating as a way to relax your body and mind. Some experts suggest foot reflexology to aid your body in detoxification as well.

Some people even decide to use acupuncture when undergoing an organic detox. Studies have shown this can be an effective treatment for those suffering from any issues from alcohol or drug addiction to sugar cravings. It is also known to reduce stress and increases blood circulation throughout the body. Practitioners state that it helps the body to become resistant to disease and illness. After a massage or acupuncture session, it is important to drink one or two glasses of water to assist the body to flush out the toxins. The body will absorb nutrients and minerals more easily during digestion, and alleviate bowel disorders and other common problems.

An organic detox can be conducted a few times a year, or as often as you feel you need to feel better. The important rule of thumb is to incorporate more fresh raw fruit and vegetables. Better lifestyle choices between these periods will make you even healthier!

Homeopathy’s historical roots emerge from the discoveries, teachings and writings of Doctor Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). He graduated from medical school in 1779 and set out to practice conventional medicine. Unlike the brutal medical practices of his day, such as forced purging, blood letting and the use of toxic chemicals, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann founded his medicine on the following principles, which constitute the backbone of the modern homeopathic practice.

First of all, Hahnemann discovered an objective system of studying medicines that allowed the practitioner to know exactly what effect each drug caused when being administered to a healthy individual. Hahnemann called this practice provings. A proving is a test whereas a given substance is administered to a healthy individual who thoroughly records various effects on the body.

Secondly, being concerned with negative or unpredictable effects of mixing different substances together, Hahnemann proposed that using one medicine at a time is the only way a physician can correctly interpret its effects on the patient.

Thirdly, Hahnemann put forth the principle of the “law of similars,” meaning that all medicines cure diseases which have symptoms similar to the drug’s effect; simply put, “like cures like.” Above all, Hahnemann’s homeopathic practice involved a profoundly compassionate form of medicine where a physician treats the individual and not the disease.

Why is the Homeopathic approach so different from conventional practices? This medical practice called Allopathic?

Conventional medicine largely depends upon the primary effect for its therapeutic drug use. We refer to this practice as the principle of treatment by contraries. For example, if one is suffering from acid indigestion, a conventional physician would recommend or prescribe an anti-acid medicine.

This type of treatment would be also followed in case of a fever. The assumption here is that the symptoms constitute the illness itself and that the body does not benefit from these symptoms. In sharp contrast, homeopathic medicine depends of the secondary effects of the medicine because it assumes that the body generally knows best how to respond to illness and that it needs help in its efforts. In other words, suppressing symptoms and exclusively relying on suppression does more harm than good. A similar remedy, called the simillimum, reinforces the body’s natural propensity towards healing. This is accomplished via the secondary effect of the medicine. The logic here is that because the primary effect is so similar to the existing disease, the secondary effect will be similar to the body’s attempt to get rid of the original illness. Therefore, the body is actually strengthened. In other words, a fever isn’t viewed as a problem, but the best way to eliminate disease. If a body is too weak to mount an aggressive defense, the simillimum will guide the body to respond fully to the illness and is more likely to result in a cure.

Why hasn’t conventional medical practices been able to rid us of acute diseases despite all of their “scientific” miracles, such as the modern antibiotics?

Contrary to the homeopathic principles, allopathic medicine still revolves around Louis Pasteur’s rather simplistic “germ theory of disease” as its founding principle of seeking a cause outside the body in all almost all circumstances. And so, we are faced with an ever widening chemical warfare against germs that takes place in the battlefield of our bodies. In fact, on his deathbed, Pasteur recounted his own theory, proclaiming that “the microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything.” Terrain refers to the body and its susceptibility to disease, including various microbes, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens. This susceptibility purely depends of the individual. What he admitted was a simple fact that under the same conditions of exposure to disease, by the same germs, some of us get sick, while others don’t. All germs have one thing in common; they can only survive and reproduce under a very narrow range of conditions. In other words, Pasteur concluded that what we should be concerned with is internally raising the resistance to germs and not the germ “boogie man.” Germs can not breed in a hostile environment – it is as simple as that.

What happens if the remedy causes an increase in the original symptoms?

If a homeopathic remedy causes an intensification of symptoms after its administration without any improvement, this process is called noncurative aggravation. After the aggravation, usually of a physical nature, the patient returns to the prior state or even worsens. In addition, the aggravated state often lasts much longer than when the medicine is curative. In rare cases, particularly in chronic conditions, administration of a remedy is followed by a worsening that doesn’t halt. This situation can take place when a remedy is close to be correct, but isn’t exactly right. Unlike the correct remedy that would harmonize with the vital force, its energetic pattern disrupts the vital force in a most disharmonious manner. According to homeopathic doctors, a noncurative aggravation is most common in chronically ill, weak individuals.

What about chronic conditions, such as allergies?

Looking at allergies from a homeopathic perspective means understanding that allergies are an internal problem first, and not caused by the allergen. When the immune system becomes overactive, it then develops an allergy to whatever potential allergens are around. In other words, the immune system must be first be compromised by a number of stressors such as toxins, vaccines, and poor foods. Logically, however, once the allergy is present, the allergens must be avoided as much as possible, until the sensitivity can be addressed through proper treatment.

Here’s the good news: despite the often vicious attacks on homeopathic principles here in the Unites States, we are blessed with a homeopathic resurgence. Although, the conventional American medical establishment has turned against homeopathic principles, other nations including those in Europe and Asia are experiencing a steady growth of homeopathic teachings and interest.

At the present time, nearly all French pharmacies sell homeopathic remedies and medicines; and homeopathy has a particularly strong following in Russia, India, Switzerland, Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, England, and South America. The current renaissance of homeopathy in America is undeniable, not only because of increased research, but the principles of Quantum Physics and most importantly, accredited homeopathic education. Simply put, the general public demands it because it works as evidenced by the fact that sales of these remedies have been growing rapidly by 12-15 percent each year. Homeopathy is not only a safe and inexpensive alternative to costly and toxic “modern” drugs, it offers a nature-compatible path to radiance and lasting health.