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Article on cancer...sounds logical!

CancerTruth with Mariquita Veas and 14 others

HEALTH TIP: A remarkable alternative cancer treatment was devised by a German biochemist, Dr. Johanna Budwig, also a seven time Nobel nominee. Her most important medical contributions involved her research into the roles of essential fatty acids (EFAs). In order to mass produce and distribute foods high in oils, food manufacturers deliberately alter the chemical composition of the oils, which gives them longer shelf lives. In the 1950’s, she proved that these chemically-altered, hydrogenated fats (which she called “pseudo” fats) are rigid fats which stick to the cell membranes, thus causing them to malfunction.
Dr. Budwig believed that these hydrogenated, processed fats and oils shut down the electrical field of the cells and make us susceptible to chronic and terminal diseases, since the beneficial oxidase ferments are destroyed by heating or boiling. She also demonstrated that the absence of essential unsaturated fats is responsible for the production of oxidase, which induces cancer growth and causes many other chronic disorders. She came to believe that cancer was not the result of too much cell growth, but defective cell growth (i.e., cell division), caused by the combination of too much “pseudo” fats and too few healthy fats in the cell membrane.
But exactly what happens to fats when they are processed? In healthy fats there is a vital electron cloud which enables the fat to bind with oxygen. Healthy, oxygenated fats are capable of binding with protein and in the process become water-soluble. This water solubility is vital to all growth processes, cell damage restoration, cell renewal, brain and nerve functions, sensory nerve functions, and energy development. In fact, the entire basis of our energy production is based on lipid metabolism. Hydrogenation destroys the vital electron cloud and as a result, these “pseudo” fats can no longer bind with oxygen or with protein. These fats end up blocking circulation, damaging the heart, inhibiting cell renewal, and impeding the free flow of blood and lymph. You might want to remember this fact the next time you want to buy some margarine or fried foods, since both typically contain these harmful fats.
Budwig understood that chronic disease is a result of a body lacking EFAs, which are full of electrons and bind to oxygen and proteins. When they are absorbed into the cell wall, they pull oxygen into the cell. And when bound to sulfur-based proteins, they become water-soluble. This is the theory behind the Budwig Diet: the use of oxygen in the organism can be stimulated by lipoproteins (sulfur-rich proteins and linoleic acid). The Budwig Diet (a blend of flaxseed oil and cottage cheese) has been an integral part in the recovery of literally thousands of cancer patients. You simply mix one cup of organic cottage cheese with two to three tablespoons of flaxseed oil. Be sure to blend them together and let them sit for several minutes. This will convert the oil-soluble omega-3 into water-soluble omega-3. It is also a good idea to grind fresh flax seeds and add to the mixture. It is important to note that neither foods rich in EFAs nor sulfur-rich proteins alone will accomplish these tasks. This is because the oils must first bind to the proteins before oxygen can be bound and before the body can assimilate the combination. Thanks to the tireless work of Dr. Budwig we now know that electron-rich fats interact with sulfur-rich proteins to bind oxygen and promote aerobic metabolism which restores health.

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As always, there's a quick-fix to MASK the problem, or there is a CURE for the problem.
One is a cover-up and hope the problem goes away while your head is in the sand.
The other is rolling up the sleeves and getting down to the cause, implementing the remedy, and taking permanent preventative measures to ensure no recurrences, no relapses. ~~Doc

Don't gain weight when you quit smoking.

A woman smokes a cigarette on January 17, 2014 in Times Square in New York City. Source: AFP 

SMOKERS may no longer be able to use getting fat as an excuse not to quit after researchers found weight gain is usually temporary. 

A study of about 1000 people in Dunedin also found those who quit probably don't put on as much weight as once thought.

Undertaken by the University of Otago and published in journal, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, the research studied people born in 1972-73 and measured smoking habits and weight at regular intervals.

The subjects were tested at ages between 15 and 38.

About one-third of the group were smokers at age 21 and about 40 per cent of those had quit by 38.

The study found quitters, both male and female, are likely to gain around five kilograms after giving up. However, their weight bounced back to similar levels of nonsmokers over time.

Smoking also does not prevent long-term weight gain, the study found.

"We hope that our findings will encourage people who are thinking about quitting. They should not be put off by the fear of putting on large amounts of weight," head researcher Lindsay Robertson said.

"It is important to be aware that a small weight gain is unlikely to offset the health benefits of quitting."

A new report from the Surgeon General shows the that list of negative side effects and diseases caused by cigarettes continues to grow, including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and erectile dysfunction.

Don't let your brain turn to mush!

A recent study of over 3000 subjects found that average American watches four (4)  hours of television per day. [expect similar habits for Australians]  

Comprehensive testing involving problem solving and creative associative activities, showed a direct relationship between watching more than one standard hour of television and reduced cognition. For each additional hour watched per day, a direct correlation of measurably reduced cognitive functions.
Simply, the more television one watches, the less ability to learn, plan, assess and solve one maintains. 

As an inverse correlation, the study found that subjects multi-tasking, ie reading, doing crossword puzzles or sudoku puzzles, while watching television, actually increased their cognitive functions.

The study also noted that the more hours per day reported as having engaged in face-to-face socialising, [excluding internet faux-socialising like FB, Twitter etc. which fire the same scant neurons as watching television], the greater the increase in cognitive functions, especially in language skills, mathematical problem-solving, empathetic communication and external awareness.

So, cut back on the idiot-box, challenge yourself to do a couple puzzles, and visit with real live people!

~~Doc

Rewiring Your Brain to Be Happier – 6 Steps

By Lisa Franchi on October 24, 2013

Don’t blame yourself for seeing the glass ‘half empty’ rather than ‘half full’. A large body of research tells us that our brain is hardwired to think negatively. Scientists call it the “negativity bias”. That’s why we find it hard to forget negative events. For example, if you had experienced being bitten by a dog when you were still a child, chances are, you have developed fear of dogs from that day until the present. Maybe you couldn’t recall how many ‘happy’ birthdays you had but you can clearly remember your n^th  birthday when you cried all day because no one has remembered it or your family wasn’t there to celebrate with you.

Our strong attachment to negative memories was a product of evolution. Back in the days, our ancestors focused more on the negative at the expense of the positive for one purpose – self-preservation. Here’s the thing – if they keep an eye to the wonderful scenery rather than the predators in the forest, they will become the prey. So they had to stay alert day and night against potential threats.

But in the present world, we need not focus too much on the negative as we are not much vulnerable to physical danger all the time. Learning to be optimistic is also important for a healthier and happier life. But how do you train your brain to favour happiness? Here’s how:

Let the positive experiences linger. No matter how small and ‘insignificant’ they may seem to you, the positive moments you encounter each day, such as the warm water touching your screen as you take a bath, the bitter-sweet smell of your morning coffee, the sweet scent of your perfume, the beautiful roses you pass by on your way to work, the smile from a stranger, and the pleasant remark from your boss – all these can have a significant impact on changing your perspective. Be mindful of the positive experiences you encounter. Feel them, savour them, and let them linger. By lingering on them for longer, you are effectively ‘wiring’ happiness on your brain.

Balance negative thoughts with positive ones. Try to focus more on positive experiences that bring the greatest impact on you. For example, if you are scared about the possibility of getting cancer because you had a few relatives who had struggled with the disease, look for things that give you a sense of security and wellness, like joining a fitness programme or improving your eating habits. If you tend to worry about work-related issues, ‘turn on’ the happiness network in your brain by doing things that improve your skills and give you more confidence.

Try something new. When was the last time you travelled? Experiencing moments as fresh and new allows them to stick to your brain for longer. Keeping a sense of ‘wonder’ can really improve your happiness levels and make your brain less likely to cling to negative thoughts.

Pay more attention. No matter how wonderful the sight is in front of you, you won’t get to enjoy it completely if you don’t pay attention. There’s a great deal of research suggesting that mindfulness, or the focused awareness on the present moment, is perhaps the greatest tool in literally rewiring the brain for happiness. For instance, researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School found that participants who went through an 8-week mindfulness programme showed measurable changes in the grey matter, particularly in the hippocampus – the part of the brain involved in the regulation of emotion, arousal, and responsiveness. Mindfulness can be cultivated through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and the like.

Be with happy people. In 2008, scientists from the Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego showed that happiness spreads through social networks, like some sort of a virus. Meaning, the happiness a person feels can spread to others, even to those he or she has never met. By increasing your interaction with optimistic, happy individuals, you are teaching yourself to be happier as well.

Show a little kindness. Receiving a reward, support or help can certainly make you happy. But did you know being the one who gives is more satisfying and fulfilling? Our social norms suggest that accomplishments, money, and possessions are the key to happiness. Whilst these things create a sudden increase in our well-being, their effects are only temporary. In the study led by Professor Michael Norton of Harvard Business School, participants who spent money on others felt significantly happier than those who spent money on themselves. One reason why practising compassion makes us happy is that it broadens our perspective beyond ourselves. For years, psychologists have known that anxiety and depression, which undermine happiness, are common among highly self-focused individuals. Furthermore, compassionate individuals are well-loved and admired by others. This means they have stronger, larger social support which in turn increases their happiness levels.

Just because you are feeling down today doesn’t mean you are going to feel that way forever. By lingering on small positive encounters, focusing on positive experiences that bring the greatest personal impact, trying something new, being mindful, interacting with optimistic individuals, and showing a little kindness, you can rewire your brain to focus more on happiness!

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Innovation of All Things Starts With the Mind

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Innovation of all things starts with the mind

The relationship between the mind and the body is very intimate.  When one is affected, the other sympathizes. A mere thought can significantly alter the chemistry of the body. In fact, many diseases are the result of mental depression. Anxiety, bitterness, discontentment, distrust, grief, remorse, guilt and unforgiveness, all tend to break down the life forces. Under these conditions, creativity and innovation are stifled and solutions are always out of reach.

Disease is sometimes produced and can be greatly aggravated by the imagination. Many who are invalids could be well if they only thought so. Some imagine that every slight exposure or injury will debilitate, and the feared effect is produced because it is expected. Some people die from disease, the cause of which is wholly imaginary.

Now courage, hope, faith, sympathy and love promote health and prolong life.  A contented mind and a cheerful spirit stimulate innovative thought.

Depression can be caused by physical interference such as toxic contamination, structural problems, protein or fatty acid deficiency or consistent violations of the basic laws of health. However, depression is more often the result of unresolved anger where the mind is focused on the thorns rather than the roses around one’s life. Under these conditions the creative part of the brain cannot function. Innovation is impossible.

On the other hand happiness is a state of mind achieved through consistent focus on the roses, rather than the thorns. Happy people see the best in others. They see crises as challenges and they thrive on creating solutions. They appreciate trials because they understand how effective trials can be in developing and refining character.

When these thought processes evolve during he early years of life, they initiate permanent changes in body chemistry. Those who have trained their minds in such a way will experience higher levels of dopamine and serotonin throughout their lives. Dopamine increases motivation, innovation and drive, and is associated with the pleasure systems of the brain. Visionaries, entrepreneurs and philanthropists enjoy consistently high levels of this hormone. Serotonin in a neurotransmitter produced in the brain, know to influence the functioning of the cardiovascular, renal, immune and gastrointestinal systems. It is also known as the ‘happy hormone’ because it affects various brain functions, regulating moods, thoughts, appetite, libido and the sleep/wake cycle. When the mind is trained to produce the thoughts that promote higher levels of dopamine and serotonin, it is not unusual to wake up every morning with new ideas streaming from the head.

Chronic self-focus at an early age can hinder the development of s superior dopamine/serotonin metabolism. However, thought patterns can be changed at any age. Change requires ‘decision’ to permanently adjust one’s focus. It may require moving on, letting go, forgiving, etc. It requires willpower and perseverance. It is like a flabby, unfit person deciding to get fit and build muscle. The first exercises really hurt, but the more training performed, the easier it gets. The mind is like a muscle. When someone who is accustomed to ‘stinking thinking’ decides to change, it is not easy.  The art of positive thinking needs to be deliberately exercised daily until it becomes spontaneous.

If the will is kept awake and properly directed, it will impart energy to the whole system and it will be a tremendous aid in the maintenance of health. It is a power also in dealing with disease. It can control the imagination and be a potent means of resisting and overcoming disease of both mind and body. Every person has the power ‘to will’ to be happy, but the key to true happiness is found in ‘the will’ to bless others. A laugh, an embrace, a kind favour, a prayer, an encouraging word, a warm smile - these all result in the production of endorphins in both the giver and the receiver. This is another chemical that makes one feel good. Endorphins produce a sense of well being by dilating the entire vascular system, increasing oxygen supply to the extreme parts of the body and enhancing the elimination of waste. People who get excited about things usually experience better health, regular creativity and a longer life. It is said that laughter is the best medicine because it stimulates the pituitary gland and promotes high excretions of endorphins.

Anger, bitterness, discontent, guilt and remorse often cause break down of the life forces and cause serious ailments.  Through a series of powerful physical therapies, nurture, emotional counselling and lifestyle education, health can be restored.  With the implementation of firm resolutions to deal with issues and move on, it is indeed possible to change the thought patterns to overcome ‘stinking thinking’, to forgive, to accept, to bless others, and thereby sweeten the entire chemistry of the body. When this happens, innovation becomes a natural daily phenomenon.

By Gary Martin ND.AFIAM

  

The Creative You: Confronting Fears

The Creative You: Confronting Fears










 
 



“Heroes take journeys, confront dragons, and discover the treasure of their true selves.”
Carol Pearson – author, leadership coach

In the natural world there are many situations that arouse irrational fears – of being alone in a wild place, of dark places, of wild animals, or of open spaces. Acquiring knowledge that leads to understanding will rationalise the irrational.

By extension, fear of presenting creative work to be criticised can also be overcome. Confronting the object of fear may not only neutralise the fear, it will open doors to exciting new worlds.

Photograph: The highly venomous rough-scaled snake snakes are only dangerous to man if they are interfered with.. From 'The Creative You' collection unpublished.  

~Steve Parish, Australia’s foremost Nature Photographer

Think Your Way To Good Health

The concept that thinking in a healthy manner will assist a person to have a healthier physiology is not a new one.  Far from it; it is at the heart of ancient traditions. Our bodies mirror the sum total of our thoughts and experiences as well as our genetic inheritance.


I was reminded of this fact the other day when I was chatting with an experienced masseuse therapist.  We were discussing the prevalence of back issues in the modern day world, many of which are connected with sitting too long in a bad or inappropriate postural position.


Patients will turn up for an appointment desperately searching for a fast cure for their back issues.  They want a fix and they want it fast.  Few of them are as willing to examine the why part of their problems.  They might think that they are willing but underneath the surface they perhaps have ambivalent feelings regarding this whole issue.


What do I mean by ambivalence?  They might perhaps think that there is nothing they can do to change their posture.  They might not want to stop doing something that has been putting stress upon their body.  They might not be willing to spend the time performing compensatory exercises and stretches.  They might not wish to compensate that doing something they love doing is what is causing their problems.


The tendency when a person is willing to look at issues of causation is to ask what one specific thing brought this issue about.  As this particular masseuse therapist pointed out, it is highly unlikely or almost impossible for there to be one single cause.


A combination of things will have all contributed to the current physical discomfort.  He was actually talking more in terms of purely physical causes, such as a combination of bad posture when working at the computer or playing golf without stretching first.


This made me ponder upon the fact that people are even less likely to seek to see if their might be causes in terms of thought and attitude.  And what mental changes could be set in motion to assist in a more flexible physiological experience?


Your mind and body are inevitably linked.  Mental processes have an unavoidable effect upon your body just as powerfully as physical pain has a knock on effect upon your mental state and emotional equilibrium.  You hear people say, "This pain is grinding me down", yet you rarely hear people commenting that their attitude is having any impact upon their physical health.


It is worth thinking about this interaction between mind and body and seeing what you can do to help create your best health possible, to see how you can use your mind to heal your body.  There are several ways in which you can do this.  One of the most powerful is to employ self hypnosis.

 October 2013


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