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There are No Shortcuts to health
It is with concern that I hear of ‘new’ treatments daily all presuming to be the long-awaited answer to our health issues. From a ‘magic pill’ to stick-ons, they all promise phenominal health improvements. Some may even work.
Undoubtedly, some of these may reduce pain and improve general health. However, what I am most concerned about is that people who have absolutely NO TRAINING in health care are prescribing treatments. This can be highly dangerous as no detailed health history is taken nor are current medications taken into consideration. Even so called ‘natural’ substances may have contraindications with medication, supplements and pre-existing conditions.
Should you be approached by anyone claiming to have a new wonder item, please consult your qualified health professional before trying anything and check the credentials of anyone trying to sell you health care products.
Ultimately, the only true cure for any health condition is identifying and treating the cause.
The …patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don’t take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.
Quentin Regestein
Natural cleaning alternatives
One of the easiest ways to eliminate toxins is by using natural products to clean, disinfect and deodorise your home. Click here for some easy ideas using eucalyptus oil.
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that have been found to be associated with a risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke greater than that of its individual components. Click here for more information about this common condition.
Inflammation & Auto-immune disease
Across the diverse range of chronic diseases a common feature is an increase in low-grade inflammation which predicts both the appearance and progression of disease.
Left unattended, a low-grade inflammatory state produces dysfunction and disease, feeding on itself to perpetuate an immunological imbalance which may lead to autoimmune disorders. Click here for more
What to use: Margarine or Butter?
Click here to find out some interesting facts about these highly contentious spreads. More about this under Blogs.
Cholesterol – fear factor or essential for our health?
Did you know that cholesterol is essential for the structure of cell membranes? Cholesterol is essential for the proper production of hormones. So why does it have such a bad reputation? Click here and find some interesting answers.
Dr Mercola also points out some good reasons to think twice before taking cholesterol-lowering medications. Follow the link http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/06/06/Tips-to-Lower-Cholesterol-Naturally.aspx to find out why.
Remember that our liver produces 80% of the body’s cholesterol – this shows us how important it is. If you have elevated cholesterol, see your naturopath for supportive treatment and start drinking more purified water NOW!
Research over the past 20 years has continued to show that cholesterol is not the cause of cardiovascular disease, but rather inflammation. This inflammation is easy to measure – the next time you see your GP, ask for homocysteine levels to be tested.
Beware of plastics that can cause health problems. Click here to find out the different types of plastics and those to keep away from food, cooking and your children.
Before considering the swine flu vaccine, please take the time to read this: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/Swine-Flu-Shot-Linked-to-Killer-Nerve-Disease.aspx
HPV Vaccine Gardasil – please read this before making a decision: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/08/08/Hundreds-of-Thousands-of-Reactions-to-Gardasil-Is-Your-Child-Next.aspx
