I’ve been using the Thieves therapeutic-grade essential oil blend for over 8 years now. It’s been a true blessing for my life, the lives of my loved ones and the lives of my clients! It used to be that a sore throat would last a week or more, now I use Thieves blend internally or experience a Thieves lozenge or hard candy and the sore throat goes away in a day or so! Just like that! It is a miracle? Yes and no. For millennia, essential oils have been used by human kind for the purpose of healing the sick and vitalizing the already healthy. Essential oils are mentioned numerous times in the Holy Bible. They were used very extensively during ancient Egyptian times. The truth is that today we face unprecedented health challenges. The “Superbugs” are invading. Antibiotic resistant microbes have ruined numerous lives and conventional medications often times don’t work. This is because microorganisms are intelligent and they can mutate to resist the simply structured man made medications. Therapeutic-grade essential oils and oil blends like Thieves are very complex substances which pathogens cannot mutate against and they come from nature. When applied properly, they have no negative side-effects. And, are anti-everything! Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, anti-aging, etc. Therapeutic-grade essential oils also hold a very high vibration. It has been shown that various illnesses and pathogens hold low vibrational frequencies. When a therapeutic-grade essential oil or oil blend is introduced by inhalation, topical application or ingestion, they affect the body not only through the complex array of their constituents, but by helping raise it’s frequency to a healthy level. So, try Thieves Essential oil blend. It got it’s name because a band of Thieves would go around and rob the bodies of plague victims in medieval times, however they didn’t get sick! When they were apprehended, they were asked to reveal the secret of why they themselves didn’t catch the plague and they told their captures that they used essential oils like Clove and Cinnamon to protect themselves from the ravages of the plague. Thieves oil blend contains therapeutic-grade Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils. For further information about Thieves essential oil blend visit:http://www.CleanBodyCare.com.
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drjlopez
Medications are essential for certain acute conditions. There are people who take medications for chronic symptoms, however. It’s all fine and well until side effects happen. That’s why, a person’s biochemical individuality should always be taken into account when a person has to take medications long-term. A regular review of your medications should be in order, taking into account that there’s less metabolism or excretion of medications as we age.Fortunately, there are genomic tests available that could tell you instantly and reliably on the kind of pharmacological substances which are most suitable for you. It furthermore advises you which dose grants you optimized therapeutic success.
One such lab is called Genosense in Vienna, Austria. They have a genomic test called Pharmacosensor. This test examines carefully selected polymorphisms which lead to structural changes in proteins that strongly influence the speed of metabolism in a series of pharmacological substances and also account for the accelerated or reduced transformation of harmless precursors of given medication into highly efficient substances.
If a person is unable to do this test, then at least they should be aware of possible nutritional deficiencies their medications could cause and make sure to replenish them.
One such class of medications are the antacid or ulcer medications. Nutrient deficiencies in Vitamins B12, folic acid, Calcium, Iron and Zinc could occur with the following potential health problems: anemia,depression, birth defects, increased cardiovascular risk, cervical dysplasia, heart disease, cancer risk, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss, tooth decay, hair loss, brittle nails, loss of sense of taste or smell, and sexual dysfunction.
Another class of meds are the cholesterol-lowering agents called “statins”. They deplete the body of Coenzyme Q10. When this happens, various cardiovascular problems, a weakened immune system and low energy could occur.
Anticonvulsants could deplete the body of Vitamins D, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, Magnesium, Selenium and Zinc. Potential health issues could include osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss, tooth decay, heart and blood pressure irregularities, cervical dysplasia, anemia, hair loss, depression, dermatitis, fatigue, reduced antioxidant protection, poor wound healing and skeletal problems.
My purpose is not to alarm people who take these medications but to make them aware that an integrative approach to any medical condition yields better results. It’s a good thing that we can now check for nutritional deficiencies. One such functional test in done through Spectracell. It checks for 33 nutrient deficiencies. I love this test because it takes the guesswork out of supplementation. Better yet, most PPO’s and Medicare cover for this test.
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drjlopez
High cholesterol is perhaps one of the most common concerns of people as they age. What is cholesterol anyway? Is it all bad like most people believe? Do you know that 50% of people who suffer from heart attacks actually have normal cholesterol levels? If that’s the case, are there other things that we should know about?
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance found in the cell membranes of all body tissues. 75-90% of it is made in the liver from carbohydrates (de-novo synthesis). Only 10% comes from the diet. Therefore, what we really need to watch out for is the intake of carbohydrates, particularly refined carbohydrates. Another good dietary advise is to avoid trans-fats or hydrogenated oils. It is these oils that actually cause an increase in oxidized LDL cholesterol.
An integrative approach to high cholesterol levels also includes exercise (aside from the previously mentioned dietary changes) and taking certain dietary supplements. Among the common cholesterol-lowering agents include garlic, policosanol, guggulipids, red yeast rice extract, niacin, pantothenic acid, chromium, L-carnitine and omega-3 fatty acids.
At this point in time, the main class of medications being used for lowering cholesterol levels are the statins. The main precaution I recommend for people taking statins is to take coenzyme Q 10 as well. This could prevent the side effects associated with statins such as myopathy or liver dmage.
More on other risk factors for cardiovascular disease in future blogs.
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drjlopez
High blood pressure is a symptom, not an illness. Therefore, ways should be found to correct the underlying causes that triggered the symptom (rather than just treating the symptom alone). There are lots of possible contributing factors that lead to high blood pressure. Among these easily correctable factors include dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, heavy metal toxicities, stress, chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalances.
I am not opposed to the use of medications. It’s their indiscriminate use that I do not agree with. Medications have their place but they should be used only after other factors (dietary and lifestyle issues) have been addressed. Medications can be surely used for acute situations and long-term only if other correctable factors have been addressed and always looking out for possible adverse reactions.
There is a book written by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj called “Your Body’s Many Cries For Water” which explains how chronic dehydration can be a cause of a lot of symptoms that people experience such as high blood pressure, headaches, chronic fatigue and joint pains. Sometimes, just correcting these fluid imbalance could relieve a lot of these symptoms. My advise to my clients is to drink half of their body weight in ounces daily.
Nutritional deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals could raise blood pressure. Deficiencies in vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid could raise homocysteine levels which could then cause high blood pressure. A deficiency in Magnesium or Potassium could also raise blood pressure. It’s best to have tests for nutritional deficiencies. However, if this is not available in your country, try your best to get these nutrients from whole foods unless you could work with someone who’s knowledgeable in nutritional medicine, who then could prescribe supplements in correct form and dosages.
Heavy metals have no place in our bodies. There are so-called “normal” values, which just means that it’s found in a huge segment of the population. Normal however, doesn’t mean optimal.There are different ways to test for heavy metals and these include blood, hair, urine and fat samples. Heavy metals could be detected in the blood if there’s acute exposure (within 48 hours). Otherwise, tests for chronic exposure include a hair test, fat analysis or urine testing. Among these, the most accurate would be a pere- and post-provocative 6 hour urine sample.
Stress, whether it be physical, mental, emotional or environmental could trigger a series of reactions in the body that could raise blood pressure (by raising cortisol levels). Stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, visualization, prayer, massage, chi gong and yoga do help. Taking herbal adaptogens such as rhodiola, ashwagandha and ginseng also go a long way in improving blood pressure and other conditions related to chronic elevation of cortisol.
Chronic inflammatory conditions could cause high blood pressure as well. Having a plant-based diet has an anti-inflammatory effect. The addition of omega 3-fatty acids from the diet or taking either fish oils or flax seed oil could also be helpful. Certain herbs such as ginger, celery and turmeric all have anti-inflammatory properties.
Then finally, hormonal imbalances could also lead to high blood pressure. Chronic elevation of cortisol, insulin resistance, an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone in women and a lack of testosterone in men could all cause high blood pressure. Addressing these imbalances could help improve cardiovascular health.
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Allergies are some of the most common , recurrent ailments suffered by Americans. Nearly one out of every 4 Americans suffer from some type of allergies. Allergies (commonly manifested as runny nose; red, itchy eyes; sneezing) can be seasonal , such as in the case of hay fever, or perennial. While seldom life-threatening, allergies can lead to periods of general misery, sleep loss, lack of productivity (presenteeism) and absenteeism. Besides avoidance and the use of medications for symptomatic relief, there are other alternatives available such as nutritional, homeopathic and herbal remedies. One thing that addresses the root (cause) of the problem rather than just addressing the symptoms is a modality called immunotherapy.
What is immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is the stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic. The aim is to modify or stop the allergy by reducing the strength of the IgE response. This form of treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, animal dander, and especially stinging insects.
How do you test for allergies? Blood (in-vitro) or skin (in-vivo) testing? Which is better?
Blood and skin testing are both good options that have distinct advantages and disadvantages when compared.
Skin testing has been in widespread use for decades. It used to involve patients sitting in an office for an hour getting scratched by a nurse using a needle dipped in antigens. Newer techniques now allow clinicians to safely and economically administer up to 60 allergens in less than a minute with results in 15 minutes. The disadvantages of skin testing include 1. patient discomfort, 2. rare possibility of anaphylaxis, 3. affected by medications such as antihistamines and steroids, 4. patient limitations (can’t be done on high-risk patients), 5. results are subjective and 6. cannot provide total IgE reading.
Blood testing for allergen-specific IgE provide efficacy equivalent to skin testing and is simple to perform. Blood testing is calibrated to World Health Organization reference preparations to give reproducible results.
Among the advantages of blood testing are: 1. not affected by medications, 2. can be performed on high-risk patients, 3. not uncomfortable (except for blood draw), and 4. positive tests are quantitative.
There are 2 ways that immunotherapy can be delivered . They are the subcutaneous route (SCIT or subcutaneous immunotherapy) and sublingual delivery system (SLIT or sublingual immunotherapy).
Both are equally effective. However, there are some advantages of SLIT or “allergy drops” including:
SAFETY: in over 60 years of use in Europe and 30+ years in the US, there has been no documented case of life-threatening reactions. Unlike SCIT, SLIT is safe enough to be used in high-risk populations such as kids under 5, pregnant moms, patients using medications such as beta-blockers, severe asthmatics, elderly patients and more. It is recognized by the World Health Organization as a viable alternative to allergy shots. In fact, it is the only allergy treatment used in Great Britain and widely used in France and Italy as well.
CONVENIENCE: Since drops can be administered at home, frequent doctor visits are not required , thus saving the patient money.
COMPLIANCE: Because drops are easy to use, the client is more likely to stick with the treatment program over 1 years as compared to shots.
EFFECTIVENESS: Since the patient is more compliant with the program, there is a greater chance for success.
The New England Journal of Medicine shows that 82% of SLIT patients reported feeling better as compared to placebo (55%).
