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1, No. 52 * * * December 2010 |
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Message
from Bernadette Wulf
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Greetings!
Tis the season of holly and mistletoe, those evergreen plants that
remind us that life is still thriving underneath the snow, and deep in
the roots of deciduous trees. They can also remind us that no matter
what challenges we all may face, we can always find some sign of hope
in our own deep inner core.
I've been asking myself lately, what that inner core is all about. How
does it want to express itself in the world? The answers are sometimes
surprising. Who I thought I was for most of my life is beginning to
feel like a crusty shell that is starting to crack and peel away.
Sometimes it is a frightening feeling, but mostly it feels like the
birth of something new and wonderful. Where it leads will be an
adventure, and it is already feeling healthier and more vital.
Though this month's articles are all about getting your omega fatty
acids, tea and coffee, coconut products, dangers of certain drugs, and
wonderful natural remedies, those things are not really where health
comes from. Health is a state of inner vitality and joy. It is that
feeling of wanting to jump out of bed in the morning, knowing that your
outer life is in harmony with your inner core.
What makes me want to jump out of bed may be very different from what
inspires you. The important thing is that you find those things that
resonate with your core and follow them. They may be ideas, or creative
inspirations, loved ones, hobbies, plans, or even jobs. Whatever they
are, they are your keys to unlock the abundance and vitality that is
your birthright. They are your passions.
Happy Winter Holidays to all.
May the renewed sun shine brightly in your world!
To Your Health!
Bernadette Wulf
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The
EFA Controversy - Fish, Flax, or Krill Oil?
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Some nutrition experts claim that you can get all the essential fatty
acids you need from plant sources like flax seeds, hemp seeds, or chia
seeds. I would like to believe that is true, but Dr. Mercola does not
recommend this approach, particularly if you happen to be one of the
80% of Americans who have elevated insulin levels. "...Because the
conversion of ALA to the far more essential EPA and DHA is typically
severely impaired by inhibition of delta 6 desaturase. This is an
enzyme that is necessary to produce the longer chain EPA and DHA from
ALA. Elevated insulin levels impair this enzyme..."
People who live on a high raw foods diet may be able to make enough EPA
and DHA from plant foods, because it appears that a raw, vegan diet can
balance insulin levels and even cure type two diabetes (as shown in the
film "Simply Raw). Even so, I would recommend occasional blood tests to
verify essential fatty acid levels if you take this approach.
For everyone else, Dr. Mercola recommends Krill oil, rather than fish
oil. Find out why by reading his entire article.
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Fracture
Risk from Osteoporosis Drugs
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FDA Article - "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning there
is a possible risk of a rare type of thigh bone (femoral) fracture in
people who take drugs known as bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis."
Just about every day I see drug recalls and warnings like this about
commonly used drugs. Beware! Don't be afraid to question your doctor,
and don't offer yourself as a guinea pig for the drug industry. You
could end up with worse problems than you started out with before you
went to a doctor.
Have you already tried increasing your leafy greens, green smoothies,
Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, food-based silica, magnesium and phosphorous,
zinc, weight bearing exercise, balancing your hormones, and cutting way
back on animal products and sugar? If not, you owe it to yourself to
give these nutritional options a try before risking your bones to
potentially dangerous drugs that could make them even more brittle.
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Skin
Cancer Cream Kills Dogs!
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(NaturalNews) "A new report out of the University of Virginia,
Charlottesville (UV-C), is warning the public about the dangers of
5-fluorouracil, a topical skin cancer cream used to treat actinic
keratosis, as well as several other forms of cancer. According to the
report, the drug is highly toxic to dogs and will kill them, even in
very small doses."
This product which is sold under the names Adrucil, Carac, Efudex and
Fluoroplex, appears to kill dogs even if they only happen to lick skin
that has been recently treated. If you have pets, please make sure you
don't leave these (or any) drugs where they can reach them, and wash
exposed skin thoroughly before handling animals.
There is no denying that the drug works. I've even used it myself, but
I have to wonder, if such a small amount of this drug can kill a dog,
what is it doing to the humans who spread it over their skin? In the
case of skin cancer, it may be worth this short-term risk to eliminate
a longer-term threat, but don't take unnecessary risks with it.
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About Dangers of Fluorouracil |
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New
Gifts from the Coconut Tree
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I've always loved coconut, from fresh Thai coconut water to Coconut
Bliss Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge non-dairy "ice cream." Now I have even
more coconut delights to enjoy.
(NaturalNews) "It turns out that coconut trees produce a lot more than
just coconuts and coconut oil. A whole spectrum of surprising food
ingredients are derived from coconut trees, and you've probably never
heard of most of them."
Coconut nectar, coconut liquid aminos, coconut vinegar, and coconut
flour all come from coconut trees, and they are all surprisingly
delicious. Since I read this NaturalNews article, I've been trying
these new coconut products and my favorite is "Coconut Crystals," a
yummy, low glycemic sweetener that tastes like dark brown sugar. The
Coconut Nectar is a lot like molasses, and the liquid aminos are a bit
like soy sauce, only sweeter and without the MSG side effects. All are
raw and low glycemic, so if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, they may
be safe for moderate use.
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About New Coconut Products |
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Tea
and Coffee Decrease Heart Disease Risk
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Here's some interesting news that will be welcomed by tea and coffee
drinkers. (NaturalNews) "Researchers followed 40,000 healthy people for
13 years, then compared rates of heart disease with consumption of
coffee and tea. They found that participants who drank between three
and six cups of tea per day were 45 percent less likely to die from
heart disease than those who drank less than a cup a day."
I'm not sure this means we should all start tanking up on caffeinated
beverages every day, but if you already do, you can rest easy with the
knowledge that your heart may be thanking you.
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More About the Benefits of Tea and Coffee |
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Natural
Healing for Asthma
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Rather than depending on prescription inhalers with potentially deadly
side effects (as I found out when I read the small print on the package
a doctor gave one of the girls in my care), why not try some of the
safe asthma remedies described in this article. You can always keep an
inhaler on hand in case you need it, but if these treatments work as
well as the article implies, you may never need it again. Here is just
one of the options listed:
(NaturalNews) "One extremely effective way to relieve asthma is
nebulizing with colloidal silver and lobelia extract (5 parts colloidal
silver to 1 part lobelia) in order to help bring up mucous, heal the
lungs and eliminate any pathogens present. Adding 1 part mullein can
make the treatment even more effective. Mullein is an antispasmodic and
anti-inflammatory herb which also fights respiratory viruses and aids
in lung healing."
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More About Natural Asthma Relief |
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Bernadette Wulf is a Naturopath, EFT therapist, Health and Nutrition
Coach, and Reiki Master with a world-wide practice via phone and
Internet.
Visit http://healitall.com for more information.
For Health & Wellness Coaching contact Bernadette Wulf at
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