Conventional Medicine

Over the weekend I experienced pain in my flank (back) and side which had me thinking I might have a kidney stone or infection, so I went to the doctor to make sure my kidneys were ok. It turned out to be a minor gallbladder attack due to too much dairy. Even though this was the diagnosis the doctor wanted to give me 2 prescriptions for an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxer in the event the pain continued. I declined.

As I was driving into work this morning I was thinking about my visit to this conventional medicine doctor on Tuesday. I remember at least two decades back that the first course of treatment by most conventional doctors was to try simple natural remedies first. Like removing the source of the problem, changing ones habits, etc. They weren't so quick to grab the script pad. I can't help but wonder if due to our wanting instant relief and "cures" if we have been partly responsible for conditioning doctors to the more recent wave of pushing pharmaceutical drugs.

Leg Cramps?

I have suffered from nightly leg cramps for years.

My electrolytes, potasium and calcium are at the correct levels. I have tried just about everything in search of relief and some sleep.To name a few - I have tried; daily detox (liver and kidney), muscle recovery tea, bananas daily, magnesium supplement...... all with no results. I even have been so far (in past years before my eyes being opened to natural healing) as to try muscle relaxers with no relief.

I think I have finally found the answer (thanks Lyndal). Leg Cramps PM by Hylands. This is a homeopathic all natural treatment. First I drink a cup of tea after dinner - 1 bag of Traditional Medicinal Lemon  EveryDay Detox Tea and 1 bag of Yogi Muscle Recovery Tea and then I take 3 tabs under the tongue followed by a few sips of water just before retiring for the night. You can buy all of these products at the grocery store.

I have slept for 3 nights in a row using this regimen. I am really in shock to have found relief after more than 10 years of suffering.

The Importance of Milk and the cow breed

Well I learned last night the importance of the breed of cow our milk comes from. I watched the movie Forks over Knives and as a result starting doing more research on milk.

1. Pastuerized milk is useless.
2. Organic is no good if it's from a grain fed cow - must be grass fed and pasture grazing.
3. Raw is the best.
4. Milk needs to be from a class of cow referred to as "A2".

We use raw milk and thank goodness (whew!!) it's from A2 cows, however we've been buying our raw cheese at Whole Foods and come to find out it's from Holstein cows - type A1.

About 80% of cows in this country are A1 - YIKES! A1 cows pass high levels of beta-casein into their milk which is not good for us and largely contribute to disease.

Read the full article here:  http://tinyurl.com/yfxfha4 written by Mercola.

I think I will be on this journey of learning to be healthy for the remainder of my life. Just when I think I have it down-pat on being healthy I learn even more that I need to do.

Gallbladder Flush

Get ready for a new adventure with my getting healthier! I and my daughter (adult) are going to do a gallbladder flush in response to her most recent gallbladder attack. If you have ever had an attack (I have) you know how painful they are.

We are going to follow the steps/process found at the website in the link below:

http://www.sensiblehealth.com/Journey-03.xhtml

I'll report back to let you know what it's REALLY like to experience this.

Karen

What's in your Skincare products - Yikes!

Please click on the link below to read about common ingredients in skincare products that are harmful. The article lists alternative ingredients to achieve the same positive results that the harmful ingredients deliver but without the toxins.

http://tinyurl.com/3boosyx

It's a great article!!

Karen

Food Matters

'FOOD MATTERS' IS GOING TO BE RELEASED ONLINE FOR FREE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!  This special event will be running for one week only from October 2nd until midnight October 8th, 2011. You MUST REGISTER for the free viewing - details below.

This is an awesome documentary on nutrition. It's very educational and a BIG eye opener!  Please take advantage of this opportunity to watch it for free, it will change your relationship with food and expand your horizons on nutrition.

Find out more about this special event here:

www.FoodMatters.tv/ScreeningEvent

We've had such a high demand from people asking how they can best share the film with everyone they know, and what better way then to make it available for free, right!

To get involved you will need to REGISTER on the following page so that we can send you the link when the film goes live.

You will also get immediate access to watch Part 1 of the film when you sign up today.

www.FoodMatters.tv/ScreeningEvent

Finally you can now view and share the film with as many people as you like for free!
Plus there will also be a really cool deal on the DVD and Detox Guide eBook during this week in case you have yet to pick up a copy. Feel free to forward this email, copy and paste this link to Facebook or Twitter and help to get the word out.

Together let's make the world a healthier place.

www.FoodMatters.tv/ScreeningEvent

In good health,

James & Laurentine
Producer / Directors 'Food Matters'
www.foodmatters.tv
enquiries@foodmatters.tv

Detox continues :-)

Well, I am now at the end of 5 weeks of detoxing and I can say that if you decide to detox be prepared for  potty trips (#1) during the night. 10 more days to go with this round of detox and since I've not suffered any ill effects I am going to go for another 45 days. I figure I've got 50 years worth of metal build-up to detox.  I don't see how one round of 45 days of detoxing will undo 50 years of damage!!

In case you don't recall what I am using it is:

 Heavy Metal Detox by Nature's Sunshine  http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber507-heavy-metal-detox-90-caps.aspx

I will be posting additional blogs this weekend on a variety of subjects. Sorry I am so far behind!!

Karen