Innholdsfortegnelse for February/March 2023 i What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

I‘ve just returned from the US, where I sawa batch of my close American girlfriends, who are mostly my age. I was heartsick to learn that of the two dear friends who’d had surgical facelifts, one was still in pain a few years later (a one-in-amillion chance, her doctor had told her—not very comforting when you are that one in the statistic), and the other’s face was still numb after more than a year. The surgeries had been well done. Both looked lovely and not artificially pulled, but they had come at a terrible price. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m as vain as the next woman. I like to look good. But the lengths to which my friends had gone got me thinking about women and aging, and why…

UP FRONT Adopting a healthier lifestyle is a more effective way to prevent heart disease than taking medication. This is especially true for young and middle-aged people who have early signs of high blood pressure (hypertension), say researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Eating healthily and dropping processed food, exercising, and cutting back on alcohol can together be more effective than heart drugs, such as antihypertensives, for reducing blood pressure levels, and can prevent 26,000 cases of heart disease and 2,900 heart-related deaths over a 10year span in the US alone. Changing your diet is the single most important way to reduce your chances of heart disease even if you have high blood pressure, the researchers say. This means eating more fruit, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, seeds…

Processed food and ready-to-eat meals increase the risk of colorectal cancer by around 30 percent. The cancer is the third most common in the US, and researchers estimate that processed food is a major cause. Strangely, the higher risk was seen only in men. Researchers from Tufts University analyzed responses from more than 200,000 participants, which had been collated over 24-28 years. They found a link between the cancer and processed meats such as meat, poultry and fish-based ready meals. Sugar-sweetened drinks also increased the risk. But women who ate yogurt seemed to be protected from the cancer. “Foods like yogurt can potentially counteract the harmful impact of other ultraprocessed foods in women,” said Fang Fang Zhang, one of the researchers. Overall, men who ate the most processed food were…

If you’re eating a low-carbdiet, you don’t need to take a cholesterol-lowering statin drug—even if you have high levels of the “bad” LDL, a group of scientists is saying. The diet is the very best way to control heart disease risk tactors—and LDL cholesterol isn’t quite as bad as they say and is needed to help repair damage to the cardiovascular system. Taking a statin to reduce your LDL levels may be counterproductive and won’t be necessary unless you’re eating a standard, high-carb diet, says David Diamond from the University of South Florida, in an opinion piece he has written with Benjamin Bikman of Brigham Young University and Paul Mason of Concord Orthosports. The current theory about heart health was based on the false notion that a high-fat diet is…

Vaccinating children against the Omicron variant of Covid-19 maybe unnecessary—they get almost as much protection from catching the virus itself, researchers have discovered. Natural immunity is just as protective as Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine, say researchers from the University of Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. Children who’ve had Covid have a 90.7 percent immunity level against another Omicron infection within two months of the infection, while immunity within two months after vaccination is 94.3 percent. The vaccine was particularly effective in children who had been infected before they had the vaccine; for four weeks, the vaccine provided a 63 percent protection rate in children who had never had Covid, but this rose to 69 percent protection for four weeks in those who had been previously infected. The researchers analyzed…

WDDTY UPFRONT Having a family dog helps lower stress levels in your children—and it’s more effective than other approaches that have been tried in the classroom, such as meditation and yoga. Stress is a growing problem in school children; it can affect their ability to learn, behavior, health and general well-being. Researchers from the University of Lincoln in the UK tested several stress-reducing methods on a group of 105 schoolchildren with no learning problems and 44 children from seven special education needs schools. The children were aged 8 to 9 years. The children either joined a dog-handling class or practiced meditation, while the rest were put in a control group, which didn’t try any form of stress-reducing activity. The dog group interacted with a trained dog and handler for 20…

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seen by many as a trusted and independent voice—but often its public health edicts are influenced by commercial interests. Recent pronouncements about baby formula, processed foods, alcohol and pharmaceuticals have been shaped by lobbyists for the big industrial conglomerates, say researchers from the University of California at Davis. The organization stepped up lobbying just before the Covid-19 pandemic, and it has been targeted by industry—including Big Pharma — because most people around the world see it as an independent voice. Lobbying “acts to plant doubt about the scientific and professional integrity [of the WHO] just when we need it most,” said Katheryn Russ, one of the researchers. A Freedom of Information request uncovered a “hunt in packs” mentality, with different industries coordinating their attempts…

The true extent of the censorship and suppression of doctors and scientists who did not follow the mainstream narrative of the Covid-19 pandemic is finally coming to light. Scientists have lost their jobs and doctors have been barred from practicing medicine for speaking out against lockdowns, mask-wearing and vaccinations or offering effective treatments. One doctor has had a $1 million lawsuit filed against him for taking an alternate view, and another had his home raided by police, who didn’t even have a warrant. Dr Jackie Stone, a doctor in Zimbabwe who successfully treated Covid patients with ivermectin and colloidal silver, faces imprisonment, and many other doctors—such as leading cardiologist Peter McCullough—may lose their licenses. Scientific papers have been retracted, and many of their audrors have lost their posts at universities…

You may have read in recent months that taking supplements is a waste of money. Instead, we can get all the nutrients we need from eating a balanced diet, several studies have concluded. Despite eating more during the Covid lockdowns, most of us are malnourished, a new report by the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HFSIS) has discovered. Were not eating the right foods to nourish our body and immune system—and it’s just not true that the science doesn’t support the usefulness of vitamin and mineral supplements. In a new report Jmmune Health: Micronutrients Under the Microscope, the HFSIS has taken another look and discovered hundreds of studies that have shown the health benefits of taking supplements. VITAMIN A Helps to maintain the integrity of external barriers to pathogens…

When your circle of friends dwindles, pets can help expand social interactions, adds Friedland, pointing to a systemic review of studies of the effects of dog ownership on mortality. Owning a dog is associated with lower blood pressure, better lipid profiles and improved responses to stress as well as a 25 percent reduction in all-cause mortality (compared to non-ownership) and a 30 percent reduction in death from heart diseased.1 “Dog ownership is also associated with better physical and cognitive function because, of course, owners need to walk their golden retrievers and regal French bulldogs,” says Friedland. Although he doesn’t mention them, preliminary research shows cats confer cognitive benefits to their owners as well.2 REFERENCES 1 Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes, 2019;12(10):e005554 2 J Aging Health,2022;doi: 10.1177/08982643221122641…

The following protocols have been recommended by numerous doctors to help mitigate the side effects of the Covid shot. Check your blood clotting status. Tell your doctor you’d like a D-dimertest, which is an indicator of the presence of blood clots. Up your intake of antioxidants. Focus particularly on vitamin C and glutathione’s precursor N-acetyl cysteine to counter the effects of vaccine ingredients, including those undeclared. Try humic acid Graphene oxide toxicity has been studied extensively in a number of organisms, and some recent studies have shown that humic acid—a chemical produced by decaying organic matter such as plants—can mitigate its toxic effects.1 Humic acid is available in supplement form and may be worth a try for those who are suffering with ongoing symptoms following vaccination. Investigate homeopathy South African…

Condition • Poor energy delivery to the body, including chronic fatigue syndrome / myaigic encephalitis with poor stamina; all activities must be paced • The body runs cold • Intolerance of cold • Intolerance of heat • Obesity • Poor energy delivery to the brain, including foggy brain, poor short-term memory, and inability to multitask or problem solve. In children this amounts to low IQ; in adults, often mental illness; and in the elderly, dementia. • Addictions—Obvious addictions include caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and other such. However, the most pernicious addiction is to sugar, fruit sugar and refined carbohydrates. • Dark circles under the eyes • Susceptibility to infections • Slow healing and repair • Poor quality hair, skin and nails • Cut problems: leaky gut, allergies, inflammation • Anemia •…

The existence of the lymph system has been known since the time of Hippocrates (460-370 BC). Its purpose was drought to be related to digestion and elimination, but its precise function and mechanics remained obscure for many centuries. Just as the cardiovascular system circulates blood throughout the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and cells, the lymphatic system transports lymph, a relatively clear liquid that naturally drains from our tissues and cells. Lymph is comprised of white blood cells (phagocytes and lymphocytes) and other immunerelated cells, protein molecules, glucose, salts and other minerals, fats and nutrients. The lymph system regulates our bodily fluids and also serves as the major “garbage collection” system in the body. Above all, the lymphatic system plays an integral role in the body’s immune…

Here are the most common lymphatic system ailments: Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome: an inherited genetic condition in which an excess of white blood cells (lymphocytes) collects in the lymph nodes, liver and spleen Castleman syndrome: a rare disorder marked by an overgrowth of cells in the lymphatic system Kikuchi’s disease: an illness affecting mostly young women, marked by enlarged lymph nodes, especially in the cervical area, accompanied by intermittent fever Lymphedema: fluid accumulation in the body’s soft tissues, often in the arms or legs, caused by poor digestion and the accumulation of excessive cellular waste in the lymphatic system and commonly seen in people who have been treated for cancer via surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation Lymphadenopathy: swelling in lymph nodes when the immune system is dealing with an illness or infection,…

There are parallels between Covid measures and totalitarian states My wife and I recendy came back from Prague, where we celebrated our wedding anniversary (our 32nd, as you ask). As well as soaking in the sights, we got to thinking about the country’s recent history and the end of communism there. In 1968, the country attempted to usher in a more liberal and democratic form of communism in what became known as die Prague Spring. This tentative step toward freedom was brutally stamped on by the USSR, which sent in troops and tanks to remind the Czechs of the true path of communism, or “normalization,” as they euphemistically called it. But ultimately the world is controlled by ideas and not tanks, and the Czech people found heroes who would help…

Dr Damien Downing, a specialist in allergy, environment and nutrition, is current president of the British Society for Ecological Medicine, on the editorial board of Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, Chief Medical Advisor of cancer charity Yes to Life (www.yestolife.org.uk), and author of numerous books including The Vitamin Cure for Allergies. Dr Michel Odent, a French-trained surgeon and obstetrician, is a pioneer of the natural birth movement, emphasizing home and water birth. Founder of the Primal Health Research Centre in the UK, he has written some 50 scientific papers and 11 books. Dr Sarah Myhill has worked in the UK National Health Service and private practice since 1981. Honorary Secretary of the British Society for Ecological Medicine for 17 years, she is a frequent lecturer and author of Sustainable Medicine and…

Wearing reusable contact lenses almost quadruples the risk of a serious eye infection that can even cause blindness. It increases the risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a bacterial infection of the cornea. Other risk factors include wearing contact lenses overnight and keeping them in while showering. AK can dramatically reduce vision or even cause blindness, and although cases are rising, 90 percent of them are avoidable, say researchers from University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology. The Infection is still very rare, however, affecting just one in 20,000 contact lens wearers. The researchers recruited 205 patients from the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, which included 83 with AK whose case histories were compared with those of 122 patients who had other eye issues. People who used reusable soft contact lenses, such…

Any type of exercise—even walking up the stairs—has a positive impact on the brain. Movement of any sort benefits areas of the brain, and especially the hippocampus, considered command central for memory. This is especially good news for older people who are worried about dementia. Walking just 15 minutes a day or taking the stairs instead of the elevator could make a big difference in long-term cognitive ability. Researchers from DZNE, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, analyzed the physical activity levels of 2,550 volunteers aged 30 to 94 and took brain images using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). “Even small behavioural changes may have a substantial positive effect on the brain and potentially counteract age-related loss of brain matter and the development of neurodegenerative diseases,” said Ahmad Aziz, one of…

People wanting to lose weight should limit the time they eat to an eight-hour window. The ideal is to eat breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and your last meal as early as 3:00 p.m., say researchers from the University of Alabama. Combining this practice with a caloriecontrolled diet, people can lose as much as a stone (6.3 kg or 13.9 lb) in 14 weeks. The researchers tested the “food window” approach on a group of 90 obese people; all of them were put on a caloriecontrolled diet and half were also told to eat between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. They discovered the food window was a super-booster for weight loss. Those who ate the special diet at normal times lost around 8.8 lb (4 kg), but the group both eating…

Pesticides sprayed on farmland are a major cause of thyroid cancer. Ten pesticides—including paraquat dichloride, oxyfluorfen and glyphosate, better known as Roundup—are responsible. Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles reviewed 29 widely used pesticides to discover if they led to the exponential increase in thyroid cancer cases across the US in recent decades. Of those, 19 caused DNA damage in vitro and 10 caused thyroid cancer. Cases of the cancer have been highest in California, which is also the most intensively farmed state, responsible for 25 percent of all pesticide use in the US. Thyroid cancer cases in the US have been rising by 3 percent every year for the past 30 years. Cases are most prevalent among those who have been exposed to pesticides, particularly paraquat, for…

Most people who have been infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 never knew they had the virus. Around 56 percent of infected people didn’t have any symptoms, according to one study—and the actual rate could be as high as 80 percent. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center took blood samples from around 2,500 healthcare workers and patients and discovered 210 of them had the Omicron virus. But in follow-up surveys, just 44 percent of them knew they had been infected; of the 56 percent who didn’t know, just 10 percent said they had mild symptoms that made them think they had caught a cold. Typical Omicron symptoms can include fatigue, cough, headache, sore throat and runny nose. The researchers think the mild to nonexistent symptoms have helped Omicron’s rapid spread.…

In another study last year, researchers at the University of California at San Francisco looked at data on 190,406 adults in the UK Biobank with a mean age of 56.5 years and followed their outcomes for 11.7 years, studying their handgrip strength, various cognitive test results and doctor-diagnosed conditions. They found that a 5-kg decrease in handgrip strength was associated with lower fluid intelligence scores and with worse odds of correctly responding to a memory task in both women and men. It came with higher white brain matter volume (gray matter is largely responsible for brain processing functions) as well as a 20 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia for men, and 12 percent higher risk for women. The researchers found no link between handgrip strength and genetic…

For their recent study, three Italian surgeons used dark field microscopy to analyze blood from 1,006 people who developed symptoms after they got a Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA injection. Their findings, published in the International Journal of Vaccine Theory, Practice, and Research in August 2022, revealed that the blood of the vaccinated individuals contained “metallic particles resembling graphene oxide and possibly other metallic compounds,” which were causing abnormal blood coagulating behavior.1 Of the 1,006 patients, 426 men and 580 women ranged in age from 15 to 85 and had received one or more doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. All 1,006 patients were seeking treatment for a variety of symptoms that had arisen since vaccination. Only 58 of them (5 percent) had blood that appeared normal unde light microscopy. Twelve…

The adrenal gland is the “gearbox” of our car, responsible for matching energy demand with energy delivery. It is additionally responsible for controlling the amount of inflammation in the body. It achieves this by secreting adrenaline (the short-term response, measured in seconds and minutes), followed by cortisol (a medium-term response, measured in minutes and hours), followed by DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone, a longer-term stress hormone). The Hungarian endocrinologist Hans Selye showed that if you stress rats, their adrenal glands enlarge to produce more stress hormones (including cortisol and DHEA) to allow the rat to cope with that stress. If the rat has a break and a rest, then the adrenal gland returns to its normal size and recovers. However, if the rat is stressed without a break or a rest, it will…

The health benefits of walking and of nonexarcise activity time (NEAT) are many. Simply walking regularly at a self-selected pace can reduce mortality and disease risk by up to 50 percent. Blood pressure and blood sugar level improvements are two big benefits attributed to regular walking.1 However, walking alone doesn’t address the muscle and bone losses that occur with age; we must also add specific and adequate-intensity exercise. Don’t stop walking or otherwise spending NEAT gardening, cleaning house, golfing or playing with the dog. Just add activity that will support your muscles and bones, and your brain, more optimally. Go for a walk, but don’t stop there. If time is an obstacle, exchanging a little of your walking time for some even more valuable physical activity that will meet all…

Cold cleaver infusion Gather fresh cleaver leaves and rub them between your hands, bruising the leaves. Place leaves in a cup and pour cold filtered water over them. Let sit for 12 to 24 hours. Drink the liquid infusion in the morning for a gentle yet powerful lymph cleanse. Exercise Peter Jackson-Main recommends rebounding on a mini trampoline and swimming as the two top lymph-moving exercises. Diaphragmatic breathing Because the thoracic duct runs down through the posterior trunk and abdomen through the diaphragm, if you move your diaphragm up and down by deep breathing, it literally pumps the lymphatic duct and moves the lymph around the body. “There are a number of breathing techniques you can do,” says Jackson-Main, “but keep it simple. Wake up in the morning and do…

Several herbs called lymphatic alteratives work through various channels to alter metabolic processes gradually, restoring healthy function to specific systems (lymph, elimination, circulation, etc.). “The alterative category is often known for the detoxification of the blood and lymph,” says Jackson-Main. “Sometimes blood and lymph cleansers are the same herbs, but sometimes there are specific herbs that are specific to the lymph system itself. One of the best-known herbs in the world for lymph is echinacea.” Echinacea helps clean up the lymph system in a number of different ways, but its main action is promoting the production of new phagocytes, large white blood cells that have the task of engulfing, breaking down and eliminating foreign materials, whether those are microbes or general cellular debris. These are other alteratives that help cleanse…

Covid coverage I’m writing to express appreciation for the way WDDTY has covered the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine campaign. A major reason so many people, including me, turn to alternative medicine and news is the mainstream versions seem to follow a defined narrative. In this case, WDDTY has highlighted several aspects of the pandemic that mainstream news has not: problems with the vaccines from their development to their staying power, the movement to crush conflicting data and methods, and the use of vaccines generally for both revealed and hidden purposes. It’s been said that lies are more effective when mixed with truth. The same seems to be true of vaccines—I have little doubt that most of them work, but too often other ingredients have been added to accomplish evil goals,…

Taking a multivitamin every day could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. It slows cognitive decline by up to 60 percent, which represents nearly two years of healthy brain functioning. These improvements were achieved bY taking a supplement every day for just three years, say researchers from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. They tested the effects of a multivitamin on a group of more than 2,200 people aged 65 and older. The participants were given either a multivitamin or a placebo, while another group was given a cocoa extract supplement—whose flavanols were thought to improve cognition—or a placebo. Although those given the cocoa didn’t show any enhanced cognitive function after three years, those taking the multivitamin showed “statistically significant” improvements. People with heart problems—who are at…

Manuka honey is a great wound healer—and it can even combat a lethal lung infection that’s resistant to powerful antibiotics, researchers have discovered. Its antimicrobial qualities kill bacterial infections that have become immune to antibiotics— and that includes the bacteria Mycobacterium abscessus, which can infect people with lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. A close relation causes TB (tuberculosis). Manuka honey supercharges amikacin, an antibiotic that’Sused to combat the bacteria! infection. The bacterium is a “super bug” that’s resistant to antibiotics, but when researchers from Aston University in the UK added manuka honey to the treatment, just 2 micrograms per milliliter of the drug started to kill off the infection. The reduced dose also made the drug less dangerous. The variety of drugs needed to treat the infection…

It’s not everyone’s idea of fun—but taking a dip in icy water is good for us. It can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and cut your “bad” white body fat while elevating levels of the calorie-burning “good” fat, brown adipose tissue (BAT), which reduces the risk of obesity and heart disease, say researchers. Other benefits could include increased libido, weight loss and better mental health. Sudden immersion in freezing water has an immediate impact on the body, perhaps not surprisingly; it raises the heart rate and triggers the body to burn calories to maintain body temperature, say researchers from the UIT Arctic University of Norway, who took another look at 104 studies that had explored the benefits of icy water bathing. The researchers do caution that the health…

UPFRONT Add cranberries to your daily breakfast and you’ll help keep your memory sharp as you get older. The fruit also im proves overall brain function and lowers levels of the “bad” LDL cholesterol, a new study has found. Eating a cup of cranberries is enough to protect you from dementia if you start the healthy habit by the time you’re 50, say researchers from the University of East Anglia. They saw a positive effect within just three months when they gave daily freeze-dried cranberry powder—the equivalent of a cup or 100 g of fresh cranberries—to a group of volunteers aged 50 to 80. Thirty of the participants drank the powder in water, while the other 30 were instead given a placebo. Those given the powder showed “significant improvement” in…

Nordic walking—in which walkers use poles—is one of the best types of exercise for i improving overall health and well-being. It’s better than high-intensity training, especially for people who are recovering from serious heart disease, researchers have found. Coronary heart disease (CHD) patients have reduced functional capacity and a lower quality of life—along with an increased risk of another heart attack—and while some of them get the message thatthey are supposed to exercise, many find regular walking exercise difficult to maintain, often because they get bored, say researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The researchers tried several different exercises on 130 heart patients for three months: high-intensity interval training (HIIT), moderate-to-vigorousintensity continuous training (MICT) and Nordic walking. They tested for any improvements in functional capacity, quality of life…

Low levels of vitamin D—the “sunshine vitamin”—are a key to type 2 diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune diseases. The vitamin regulates inflammation, which is a vital part of healing, but inflammation that persists and becomes chronic can lead to diabetes, heart problems and some cancers. Researchers from the University of South Australia say there is a direct link between low levels of the vitamin and chronic inflammation. They profiled nearly 295,000 participants in the UK Biobank and measured their levels of C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation. Boosting levels of the vitamin could lower rates of diabetes and heart disease, and keep more people out of the hospital, the researchers say. They even think that having adequate levels helps combat obesity and the diseases that arise from being seriously overweight.…

Green tea, olive oil and red wine all contain compounds that can fight Covid-19. The compounds stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus from spreading—and now researchers want to replicate them in new drugs to fight Covid. In tests on around 500 natural substances, researchers from the University of Hamburg discovered that the compounds in green tea, olive oil and red wine were especially effective against the virus; they stopped it from spreading and from blocking the body’s immune response. The compounds, which reduced the virus’s virulence by up to 70 percent, are safe and naturally occur in the drinks, the researchers say. Commun Biol, 2022; doi: 10.1038/s42003-022-03737-7…

Ask the average person what they think causes Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and they’ll probably tell you it’s something to do with plaques in the brain, whatever those may be. You can’t blame them; although nobody really knows what causes the disease, amyloid plaques have been the focus of medicine since psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer discovered unusual formations—plaques and “tangles” of proteins—in the brain of a dementia patient in 1906. If the dieory is true, Alzheimer’s results from the malfunctioning of proteins, especially apolipoprotein E (ApoE), that carry cholesterol to the brain and help repair any injury; the plaques are clumps of amyloid-beta proteins that form between nerve cells, affecting their healthy functioning. For the AD patient, this means a progressive loss of memory, language skills, general cognitive function and motor abilities.…

It’s not news that obesity is bad for us: it causes inflammation, diabetes, hypertension (highblood pressure), heart problems and even some cancers. But it seems most of us didn’t get the memo. More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and nearly 14 million of their children are too. Worldwide, 1.9 billion adults are seriously overweight. In addition to all the known risks, there’s another one that we don’t give much thought to, but that fills the hours of Kenneth Hansraj. Dr Hansraj is the chief spinal surgeon at New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, and he’s forever fixing spines that have become misshapen from stomach fat. He made international news with his “text neck” observations a few years back, which suggested that we’re starting to adopt…

Thomas was a grumpy teenage boy when his mother first brought him to see me in midwinter. She had brought him for four reasons: he was becoming depressed and sometimes aggressive, he was very tired and lisdess, he was off school much of the time with flu and he was underperforming at school. His teachers knew he was extremely bright and was not remotely reaching his potential. And he had exams coming up. Breakfast for Thomas was either a croissant or nothing. A croissant is just nutrient- free, quick- burning refined carbs, so with either option, his blood sugar would be too low by 10:30 in fire morning to concentrate in class. At school lunch he again chose only carbohydrate, going for sweet corn or mashed potato but without die…

There are two key steps to treatment. First take the pressure off the adrenals and feed them. Then reduce their workload with herbals and adrenal glandulars. 1. Take the pressure off the adrenals and feed them Essentially, the adrenals get fatigued because the body does not have the energy to deal with demands. In the short term, much can be achieved on adrenaline, but this is not sustainable in the long term. Look for ways to reduce the demands on your life—nutritional, physical, mental, emotional, financial, social, etc. The largest stress comes from addictions: carbohydrates, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, etc. The adrenal glands are restored with rest: good sleep, naps in the day, meditation, weekends and holidays. Make sure you give them this opportunity if you can. The adrenals are also…

There’s no question that your bone health is intimately tied to quality and length of life. Osteoporosis, a condition of severe boneloss, carries a markedly higher risk of bone fracture, the most serious being a hip fracture, which can lead to loss of independence and lower quality of life. The mortality rate after a hip fracture is 27 percent within one year and 79 percent by four years.1 Osteopenia, a diagnosis for bones that are clearly less dense than normal but not severe enough to meet the criteria for osteoporosis, also carries an increased fracture risk. The standard therapy for osteopenia or osteoporosis, which is medication to block bone breakdown, does improve bone density but with serious potential side effects, including esophageal cancer, jawbone necrosis and atypical fractures of the…

The lymphatic system is comparable to the circulatory system, with its own fluid, vessels and organs. Major organs related to the lymph system are: Appendix Contains lymph tissue that eliminates harmful bacteria and keeps bacteria from being absorbed in the intestines; stores beneficial bacteria that promote digestion and proper nutrient absorption Bone marrow Creates white blood cells that augment the white blood cell count in the lymph Mesentery Surrounds the intestines and holds them in place in the abdomen; now known to be a single organ containing numerous lymph nodes that monitor gut bacteria, mounting an immune response when necessary Spleen Filters blood of lymphatic waste while producing white blood cells that bolster the immune system Thymus Produces thymus cell lymphocytes and houses T cells as they mature Tonsils and…

Now that we know what causes insomnia and fitful slumber, let’s examine strategies for sound sleep. Proper sleep hygiene An environment conducive to good, deep, uninterrupted sleep is essential. Creating a sleep sanctuary is easier than you may think. Start by making your bedroom as dark as possible. Invest in blackout curtains, unplug glowing gadgets, dim your alarm clock, and consider adding an eye mask if light is still coming into the room. If you are sensitive to noise, use earplugs. Go to bed at a reasonable time, ideally around 10:00 p.m. Studies show die body removes toxins most effectively and produces die most melatonin between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Getting your body ready for sleep each night also goes along way toward promoting restful slumber. Take a hot…

Mothers need science to help them soothe a crying baby You might have believed the old saying that “mother knows best.” But think again, it’s complete tosh—women don’t know anything about being a mother. If you want to know about mothering, ask a scientist. As if to prove the point, a team of scientists has worked out the very best way to soothe a baby who’s crying in the night. Here’s what the clueless mother needs to do (and you might want to write this down): 1) Pick up the crying baby 2) Rock them in your arms 3) Walk around a bit 4) Put them back to bed Crazy stuff, we know, and it goes against every instinct amother might have. No, you don’t roll the baby down the…