Natural Health Tips

Castor Oil -- What An Interesting Remedy

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:31:00 +0000

If you have read my web page about boils, you would have noticed I recommend castor oil. I have used castor oil myself for this particular annoying problem. And I have to admit it worked wonderfully and quickly. I also used castor oil packs at one time to improve my liver health. This was a remedy given to me by my naturopath.

But just recently I decided to look into what else it is good for and I stumbled upon an interesting web page: http://www.industryinet.com/~ruby/castoroil.html

It turns out that castor oil can help with a lot of different health problems, such as:

AIDS
ringworm
fungal and bacterial infections
stretch marks
bursitis
warts
sprains
arthritis
gallbladder disease
constipation
swollen lymph nodes
bladder infections

This is just a short list.

The reason I like to research remedies such as castor oil is because of its many uses. It is easy to store and it's cheap. Castor oil has been used for a very long time by our grandparents and great grandparents, etc. Maybe it is possible these old home remedies have been used through the years because of their many benefits.

This is definitely a product you should have in your medicine chest. Along with it you might also add hydrogen peroxide, iodine, Epsom salts, tea tree oil and colloidal silver.

Headache Help

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:41:00 +0000

Just this last year I began to have lots of headaches. I would have them almost every day for up to two weeks before I would find any relief. And as you know, it's hard to get anything done when your head hurts.

Doing research about headaches online I ran across a website that has really helped me a lot. It explains how certain deficiencies can cause you to have a headache, especially if it is a one-sided or migraine type headache. Anyway it really works and I wanted to let you know about this website page: http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-hea.html

This isn't a site trying to sell you anything. It's just full of helpful information about headaches and quite a few other topics.

You can also find more information about headaches here.

Learning Your Metabolic Type To Improve Health

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:40:00 +0000

I know there is lots of information out there about dieting and how to eat right to have optimum health. One thing I have learned for sure is that everyone is different. For instance, I found out I was a fast oxidizer or fast metabolizer. When I was young I could eat forever and never put on a pound. A fast metabolizer does not make a good vegetarian. We need foods that are high in proteins and fat. Go figure.

I gain weight on carbs no matter how healthy they are. Whenever I eat a high carb meal or something with sugar in it, I just don't feel good. It makes me feel sluggish. But meat and fat feel good. I have more energy. My hypoglycemia is under control. I would rather be a vegetarian but it just doesn't work for me.

Slow metabolizers make great vegetarians. Then there is also the middle of the road person who is neither slow or fast and they can eat a combination of both, or I guess you can say, they can pretty much eat anything.

I went vegetarian for about six months once and I was jittery all the time, tired, nervous and extremely cold. I was always freezing and just felt generally sick. I finally quit and went back to eating meats, eggs, cheeses and butter and felt much better almost immediately.

This is why no one diet ever works for everyone. We are all different. It has a lot to do with our backgrounds, where we came from and how our ancestors ate. My family for as far back as I can remember or have heard about ate a lot of meat, butter, cheeses, gravies, etc. Today we are told this is an unhealthy way to eat, but my great grandfather lived to be 99 years old and was still physically active till he died.

If you want to find out more about metabolism and how it effects how you should eat, there is a book called "The Metabolic Typing Diet." It helped me a lot. I feel great when I eat according to my body type.

The Number One Thing You Can Do To Lose Weight

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:24:00 +0000

I know that this is something that you don't want to hear, but it's the truth. The number one way to begin losing weight immediately -- barring other health problems that may be causing you to gain weight, such as hypothyroidism -- is to eliminate all sugar in all its forms from your diet. That includes fruit juices which are high in fructose.

The health industry today would have you believe that fat is the culprit in causing you to gain weight. I suppose it could be if eaten at high levels. Good fats are very healthy and they are not why you are having weight problems. It's sugar. Our bodies are not designed to handle the high quantities of sugar that the average American consumes.

Years ago I was found to be hypoglycemic. I was just boarder line hypoglycemic but non-the-less decided to stop eating sugar at the advice of my chiropractor. I lost 15 pounds in one month. The only change I had made in my diet was to exclude sugar in all its forms. I also felt better than I had felt in years -- more energy, more clarity of thought -- just great health.

The forms of sugar are: glucose, fructose, lactose, sucrose, maltose and other oses. Be sure to read the ingredients and see if there are any oses. If there is, it is probably a form of sugar. Another form of sugar is starch which is found in white breads and pastries. I guess starch isn't exactly sugar but the body treats it in the same way. So it's also good to avoid.

Two Health Problems That May Be The Underlying Causes To Many of Today's Chronic or Degenerative Diseases

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:16:00 +0000

In my research recently on autism, ADHD/ADD, arthritis and Alzheimer's disease there were two health issues that I kept running into as causative factors of these particular health problems and other degenerative or chronic illnesses. They were heavy metal poisoning, particularly mercury, lead and aluminum, and poor intestinal health such as leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. When these two things are addressed there is almost always a significant improvement in health or a complete cure.

I personally had both heavy metal poisoning (mercury and lead), leaky gut syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome. My particular health problems were chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and adrenal gland insufficiency leading to severe anxiety and almost adrenal failure. Our bodies respond to heavy metals and poor digestion in different ways according to where our bodies are weakest or how high an exposure to heavy metals.

By researching online I have found a lot of people healing themselves through chelation therapies for removing heavy metals from their body and by following protocols to improve their intestinal health. It's amazing stuff.

The causes of poor intestinal health can be multiple food allergies, candida overgrowth due to poor diet and overuse of antibiotics, parasites, etc. The causes of heavy metal poisoning are dental amalgams (mercury), air pollution, inks used in printed materials, cosmetics, underarm deodorant, cooking pots and pans, aluminum foil, perfumes, vaccinations and many more ways.

Anyway, I just found it very interesting that these two health issues kept coming up as possible causes for many degenerative and chronic illnesses. It's definitely something to look into if you are suffering with this type of health problem.

Vitamin C for Allegies Turned Into An Experiment for The Common Cold

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:28:00 +0000

My last blog talked about using high doses of vitamin C to help control seasonal allergies. Well you know how sometimes allergies and colds feel about the same? It turns out that I had a cold and not an allergy attack. There is a really bad cold going around in our area that lasts up to three weeks for most people and includes horrendous bouts of coughing. Everyone who gets this cold is just miserable.

There was no reason not to continue to use the vitamin C as it boosts the immune system, and so I went ahead and kept taking the vitamin C at levels of about 10 grams a day. The results were excellent. I never coughed very much or sneezed very much -- unlike others with this particular cold -- and the cold was gone in about a week. I have a history of having the worst possible reaction to colds I have contracted. This was a great experience. I think I'm hooked on vitamin C.

I found out about using high doses of vitamin C to help in fighting off flues, colds and allergies through my research on Dr. Linus Pauling. If you want to find out more about his research, just Google his name. I read how other people have used this technique with great results. Some people are saying that if you start taking high doses as soon as you suspect you are coming down with a cold or flu, it can sometimes prevent you from getting it.

A New Approach to Seasonal Allergies

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Fri, 18 May 2007 18:42:00 +0000

I always have allergies either in May or June every year. This year it was May. Just this week I came down with severe allergies -- sneezing and blowing and feeling just awful. Anyway, just recently I had read a lot of information about Linus Pauling and his research on vitamin C. And since I like to do everything naturally, I decided to try high doses of vitamin C to see if it would help with my symptoms.

Yesterday I took 10 grams in divided doses throughout the day. I started out with a very runny nose and sneezing and feeling really sick and rundown. I gradually improved throughout the day. My nose quit running by early afternoon and by early evening I could breath through my nose. I slept well last night and didn't wake up sneezing.

Today I still am experiencing allergies but the symptoms are under control. I don't have to blow my nose every few minutes -- in fact I haven't blown my nose all morning. The allergies aren't gone but they are at a level that is much more tolerable. I am still taking the vitamin C at very high levels and I'll see how things go. I'm pretty optimistic.

If you take more vitamin C than you need, it will cause diarrhea. But when your body needs vitamin C to fight off allergies or a virus you can take very high doses without this lovely side effect. I took 10 grams yesterday with no ill effects. I am going to try a little higher dosage today to see what happens.

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Autism, Vaccines and Mercury Poisoning

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:47:00 +0000

Autism is becoming epidemic today. One out of every 150 children are autistic at some level. Why are more and more children being diagnosed as autistic? The last few days I've done a lot of research on this subject. I and many others believe that the cause is linked to mercury in the form of thimerosal that is used in vaccines given to our children. Another factor is the number of vaccines our kids are getting. They receive somewhere around 22 vaccines and some of those have multiple doses.

There are also studies that show vaccines may suppress the immune system. The effect of this is frequent viruses, colds, ear infections and other health problems.

I found a couple Web sites that may help you research this further. They are:

Think Twice and F.A.I.R. Autism Media

Also visit my Web site and listen to a video and read some articles about this subject.

Our Right to Natural Health Alternatives Is Under Attack

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:46:00 +0000

Our health rights in this country are under attack as well as other rights. The FDA and the FTC continue to try and restrict our access to dietary supplements and alternative health. Find out how the FDA is going against the Dietary Supplement and Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) to serve their own purposes and not that of the public. Go to this web page:

http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2005/cr111005.htm

More information about the FDA and their agendas:

The FDA: An Agency Out of Control -- Part 1

The FDA: An Agency Out of Control -- Part 2

The Codex Alimentarius is another way our natural health rights are under attack. If this is passed, we will lose our rights to natural health as we know it. To find out more go to my web page we-become-silent-video and watch the video.

Here's an article that you might also find interesting about the the Codex Alimentarius:

Codex Alimentarius - The Sinister Truth Behind Operation Cure-All

Every time I research these subjects I find myself angry and frustrated. But we need to know what's going on in order to fight these attempts to control how we choose to take care of our health and to limit government control over our lives.

Things You Can Do To Prevent Canker Sores

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:46:00 +0000

I had canker sores for many years but almost never have them any more. The number one thing you can do to keep from having canker sores is to boost your immune system and stop eating sugary foods. Another thing you can do is eat yoghurt every day. Several people have said that they no longer have canker sores when they eat yoghurt daily. Make sure the yoghurt has live cultures. Some toothpastes can cause canker sores, especially ones with sodium lauryl sulfate. Change to a more natural toothpaste.

Supplements -- Know What Your Using Them For

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:09:00 +0000

Supplements can be wonderful in helping you regain your health but you need to know what you are using them for. I have wasted a lot of money on supplements because I bought so many I didn't need and quite a few that actually made things worse. I discovered that anything with licorice root or any other supplement or herb that stimulated the addrenals would cause bad reactions. I was producing large amounts of adrenaline and what I needed was something to relax and nurish my adrenals not stimulate.

Know what you are taking supplements for and use them wisely. If you have a sinus infection or gout, then it is easy to know what to take. But when you don't know what's wrong you may take something that is counter productive and makes your situation worse.

I love supplements because they can do amazing things, but find out exactly what you need. It will save you a lot of money and a lot of wasted time. Work with your doctor to run the necessary tests to find out what is wrong when you just don't know. And be sure to do a lot of research to find out the best supplements and herbs to help your specific problem. Stop wasting time and money on what doesn't work.

Relieving Gout Pain

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:28:00 +0000

Here are some things you can do to relieve gout pain:

You can make a charcoal/flaxseed poultice. You mix 1/2 cup activated powdered charcoal and 3 tablespoons finely ground flaxseed. Add warm water until you create a paste. Put the paste directly on the affected area and cover with a cloth or some plastic. Change the dressing every four hours or leave on over night. Be sure to cover the poultice carefully as charcoal can stain your bedding or clothing. You can also take activated charcoal orally to lower uric acid levels. Take 1/2 teaspoon when you first wake up, at mid-morning, at mid-afternoon and again at bedtime.

You can use a castor oil pack. Soak a piece of white flannel in warm castor oil, wring out excess and place over the affected area. You then cover it with plastic wrap and apply heat using a heating pad or hot water bottle. Do this twice daily for about one hour.

Reduce pain by alternating hot and cold applications. Soak the joint in hot water for three minutes and then in cold water for a half minute. Do this about three times,

Use an epsom salt foot bath. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of epsom salts in a pan or basin of hot water big enough to put your foot in. Soak your foot for about a 1/2 hour. You can also take a whole body bath in epsom salts. This is especially helpful if the gout pain is in another part of the body. There are usually instructions on the epsom salts package but you should use about one or two cups.

Natural Help for Your Wrinkles

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:21:00 +0000

If you have wrinkly or dry skin, here are a couple of things that might be helpful to you.

Emu oil and aloe vera gel can hydrate the skin reducing wrinkles and making the skin look softer and healthier. Wrinkles are usely caused by dry skin (smoking cigarettes), over exposure of the sun and aging. Whatever the cause it will definitely help to rehydrate your skin, making it more elastic, younger looking and healthier.

Extra virgin organic coconut oil taken internally and rubbed directly on the skin promotes healthy skin and reduces wrinkles. Coconut oil is also good for healing eczema. I actually take a teaspoon of coconut oil by itself twice a day and have found that my skin is much softer and my legs are no longer dry and flakey as they used to be.

Please let me know what has worked for you.

Starve Candida Albicans Through Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Love) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:48:00 +0000

This diet may seem unusual to you but it will help you significantly. The diet is basically a high fat and protein diet with only small amounts of carbs, and then, only complex carbs.

First, eat plenty of meats (beef, chicken, pork, fish -- pretty much all animal meats) as well as organ meats and eggs as your best source of protein. Protein drinks and soy products are poor substitutes. Soy is especially not beneficial and should be avoided.

Eat plenty of healthy fats -- extra virgin coconut oil, organic butter, extra virgin olive oil, lard, cod liver oil, fish oil.

As for carbs your main source should be vegetables. Eat all your vegetables steamed or raw whenever possible. Don't juice using beets or carrots as they are high in sugar. Eat very little fruit and avoid high sugar fruits such as bananas and grapes. The best fruits are apples, berries and grapefruits.

Avoid grains as much as possible. Good grain choices would be sprouted grain products such as Ezekiel Bread, millet, quinoa, brown rice (rice cakes) and oatmeal (no sugar). Also you can eat seeds and nuts but you should soak them first to make them more easily digestible. Soak nuts and seeds overnight then pat them dry in the morning with a paper towel to be eaten throughout the day.

What to drink -- Drink plenty of filtered/purified water or herbal teas. Green drinks can be good as your body can easily absorb the nutrients. I would suggest barley grass to start with. I was very sick with candida when I first tried barley grass. It helped a lot in making me feel better almost immediately. If you don't like green drinks you can take a chlorophyl supplement that is also excellent. (By the way I like to throw in a raw egg with my green drink. Raw eggs are very healthy and the chance of getting salmonella is very low.)

You can also drink broths, mineral water, lemonade or ice teas with stevia to sweeten them and decaffeinated coffee that uses the Swiss water process and not chemical processes.

Finally, a mineral drink that I think you will find very beneficial. Take a glass of filtered water, squeeze in half a lemon and then 1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt. The lemons have essential minerals and sea salt has 84 minerals making this an excellent electrolyte drink. Drink throughout the day up to six times. Make sure you drink three of them with your meals. If you need to, sweeten the drink with stevia.

Stay away from all refined, processed and canned foods. Eat only natural foods. I call it shopping around the outside of the store -- meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, eggs, etc. Also, avoid all artificial sugars such as aspartame and sucralose

The number one rule in this diet is absolutely no sugar. You can't even drink fruit juices because of their high sugar content. One exception to drinking juice is in case of a panic attack or sudden drop in blood sugar then it is advisable to take some fruit juice diluted with water to get your blood sugar back to normal. Also avoid all starchy foods such as white bread, pastas and potato chips.

This diet may seem strange, but it works. Candida loves sugar, starches and refined foods. This diet should make you start to feel better in a short time. If you need to, you can change to this diet in stages to make it easier for you. But the sooner you are on this diet the sooner you can get better. You will have withdrawal symptoms and you will have cravings. Do your best to stick with the diet and you will be rewarded in the long run.