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Wellness News |
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1, No. 62 * * * October 2011 |
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Mostly Good News for Autumn
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Message
from Bernadette Wulf
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Greetings!
Have you heard? Cantaloupes can kill. It's all over the news, but the
news stories are not reporting WHY our cantaloupes have become so
deadly. Nor did they report why spinach was contaminated with an E.
coli super-bug not so long ago. What is happening to our farms that is
causing fresh produce to become so dangerous?
The causes are multiple, but the main problems are feedlots and
antibiotics. Antibiotics create "super-bugs" in farm animals (and
humans), those super-bugs are passed into their manure, and feedlots
concentrate manure runoff in the water supply that ends up on produce
farms. Ultimately, it always comes down to money, but let's bypass that
issue and just look at solutions. How can we protect our food supply?
Are you eating meat, eggs, or dairy products from animals raised on
high-density factory farms? If so, you are part of the problem. The
high density that allows farms to produce cheaper animal products
necessitates the use of antibiotics, because animals cannot live in
such artificial conditions without getting sick. Grains are not a
natural food for cattle. Feedlots, by definition, destroy the health of
cattle by feeding grains to make the meat more appealing to humans, but
that appealing meat is actually the byproduct of a sick animal that is
kept alive with antibiotics until ready for slaughter. Does that sound
appealing to you?
This is a huge subject and a huge problem. I hope the recent incidents
with cantaloupes will inspire more and more people to think about it
and change their buying habits. If we don't buy it, they will stop
producing it. We certainly don't need it. Most people eat far more
animal products than their bodies can handle, which leads to
degenerative diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and
obesity.
Factory farmed animal products may be a lot cheaper, but they are
endangering our entire food supply. Factory farms also subject
countless animals to lives of misery and disease. Is that really where
you want to get your food? Think about it next time you are at the
grocery store.
On a happier note, we have some good news about drill-free dentistry,
advice on healing bunions, the amazing benefits of eating diatomaceous
earth, skin brush detoxification, the latest research on healing
diabetes, the hidden value of eye exams, an interesting podcast on
super-foods you might want to add to your diet, and some good advice
for vegans.
The frost is not on the pumpkin yet, but I've been seeing lots of
pumpkins lately. Happy autumn!
To Your Health!
Bernadette Wulf
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No
More Dental Drills? Sounds Good To Me!
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Here is something to smile about! From healthiertalk.com - "Doctors at
Britain’s University of Leeds may have just made the [dental]
drill obsolete. Their breakthrough actually helps teeth reverse decay
and repair themselves. And their discovery may not only save you from
pain… it could save you thousands of dollars in dental
bills,
too."
This is a pretty fascinating article about how peptides can be used to
heal tooth decay. What a great idea.
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Natural
Ways To Treat Bunions:
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I found this article interesting, because I rarely see anything
published about bunions, and it has a great graphic image showing how a
bunion forms. It won't win any awards for writing style, but the
information may be of value to someone out there who is plagued with
this painful condition.
From bewellbuzz.com: "A bunion is a disfiguration that usually occurs
at the bottom area of the big toe leading to inflammation, pain,
discomfort in walking, and swelling. The major causes of a bunion
formation are ill fitted footwear, injuries and sometimes the cause may
also be genetic. Sometimes, a bunion is also an underlying symptom of
rheumatism or arthritis. In extreme cases the doctors may recommend a
surgery, however, you can try some natural ways to treat bunions first
like using herbal remedies or ayurvedic medicine."
The article goes on to list several natural methods for healing
bunions. Let me know if you try them. I would be interested to know how
well they work.
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Health
Benefits from Eating Diatomaceous Earth
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Food grade diatomaceous earth is an excellent source of silica with an
amazing array of health benefits. It has long been used in animal feeds
to destroy internal parasites and add minerals, but it is also approved
for human consumption. Silica is a mineral that can be hard to find in
our modern diet, but it is important for strong bones, shiny hair,
healthy skin, and strong nails. Consuming diatomaceous earth may be the
easiest way to add silica to the diet.
Diatomaceous earth is the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of
hard-shelled algae. It comes as a fine powder that can be mixed with
water or juice, blended into smoothies, or added to food. The only
caution is that you need to avoid breathing the dust, because it can
damage the lungs. And do make sure it is FOOD GRADE. The ditomaceous
earth sold for swimming pools can be toxic.
Here are just a few of the benefits of food grade diatomaceous earth
listed in this NaturalNews article:
- helps repair and maintain lung tissues and protects them from
pollution
- lowers high blood pressure
- lowers high cholesterol
- addresses osteoporosis & joint problems
- helps to prevent kidney stones
- heals infections of the urinary tract; can increase excretion of
urine by 30 percent
-promotes synthesis of elastase inhibitor by the pancreas, thus helping
to normalize diabetes
-strengthens blood vessels
-stimulates metabolism for higher energy levels
That is a lot of benefit from eating an inexpensive fossil. It may be
just what you need for what ails you.
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Detoxify
Your Body with Skin Brushing
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Here is an economical and easy way to detox your largest organ of
elimination, the skin. Just massage your skin with a dry brush once a
day. Bernard Jensen, one of our country's great early nutritionists did
his own experiment to determine the value of skin brushing. He "bought
a skin brush and stood on brown wrapping paper while he brushed his own
body. After enough debris had fallen onto the paper, Jensen sent the
material to a lab. The lab found a lot of dead skin, which, of course,
was expected. But the lab also found dried catarrh, urea, sodium
chloride, sebum and metabolic acid wastes. From his little experiment,
Jensen came to understand that when these substances are not removed
from the skin, they can become backed up in the muscle structure, and
can consequently cause a loss of vitality. Jensen became a great
advocate for daily dry-skin brushing." (Quoted from naturalnews.com)
The article goes on to say, "Skin brushing is especially useful for
lymphatic cleansing. Cleansing the lymphatic system is essential
because the lymph glands serve as one of the body's primary defense
mechanisms. The lymphatic system cleanses out cellular debris that the
bloodstream has not been able to take care of, such as viruses,
bacteria and dust."
Before you step into the shower or bath, take a few minutes to brush
your skin. It can become a healthy habit that can add years to your
life.
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Magnesium
Protects Against Diabetes
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Diabetes is big news and it is growing bigger everyday. It has been
estimated that one third of the children growing up today will develop
diabetes in their lifetime! That is absolutely shocking, since most
cases of type two diabetes are entirely preventable. Studies have shown
that both a low-fat vegan diet and a raw, whole-foods diet can quickly
eliminate type two diabetes. One thing these diets have in common is
that they both tend to be high in magnesium, because they include lots
of green vegetables. Now we have a study showing that magnesium itself
may be a key to preventing and curing diabetes.
From trustedhealthproducts.com - "
With the US facing an obesity epidemic more attention has turned to
preventative care along with controlled diets. In many cases diabetes
goes hand in hand with obesity, as the body’s cells become
more
resistant to insulin. Diabetes is one of the most preventable diseases
in existence, and new research shows that certain nutrients can have
highly protective effects against it; in this case, magnesium."
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Predict
and Prevent Serious Disease with Eye Exams
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Did you know that your eyes can reveal a lot about your health? We all
know that dark circles and bags under the eyes indicate health
problems, but eyes can also reveal early signs of liver disease, heart
disease, multiple sclerosis, aneurysm, syphilis, or stroke.
From trustedhealthproducts.com - "Not only are eye disorders diagnosed
through regular examinations, but things like heart disease and
diabetes can also be revealed by eye exams when they may take months or
even years longer to develop symptoms that would show up elsewhere. The
eyes are the only place on the body where bare nerves and veins can be
examined without any surgical procedures."
Sounds like eye exams are not just a way to test your vision and update
your glasses prescription. You can start by examining your own eyes
with tips from this article.
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Top
5 Superfoods Podcast
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What do Spirulina, Camu Camu Berries, Multiple Seaweeds, Coconut Oil,
and Goji Berries have in common? They are all included in Shawn
Stevenson's list of top five super-foods. Kick back and listen to this
excellent recording to find out why. After hearing this information you
will probably want to add at least some of these foods to your diet if
you are not already including them. He even gives suggestions for how
you can add these foods to your daily meals.
From bewellbuz.com: "Shawn Stevenson is a Professional Nutritionist
specializing in biochemistry and kinesiological science, as well as
advanced treatment for acute and chronic disorders. He is the author of
several books including 'The Key to Quantum Health' and 'The Fat Loss
Code.'"
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How
to Be a Healthy Vegan
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Susan Schenck posted an excellent article on vegan dietary needs on the
rawfor30days.com website, examining why some people do not thrive on
the vegan diet. The most useful information she offers is a list
called: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid. Her view is that most people
will do better with small amounts of animal products, such as free
range egg yolks, but she offers options for those who choose a vegan
diet.
Even if you are not a vegan or vegetarian, you will find some really
good nutritional information here. I learned a few things I hadn't
heard before. Check it out.
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To read past issues of
HealItAll.com Newsletter go to
http://healitall.com/newsletterarchives.html
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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