Ginseng is best known as an adaptogen, which means it balances different systems in your body.

Panax Ginseng:

• Helps stabilize blood sugar.
• Helps maintain & restore normal adrenal function.
• May help to prevent adrenal atrophy associated with corticosteroid usage.
• Supports the liver.
• Has estrogen-like effects.
• Protects against radiation.
• Exhibits an immune system stimulating/modulating effect.
• Increases tolerance of stress.
• May be effective for anxiety when it is stress-induced.
• Is helpful with menopausal symptoms.
• Is helpful with fatigue.
• Is useful for athletes in delaying physical fatigue from prolonged exercise & thus enhancing endurance.
• Reduces mental fatigue from mental stress.
• Has possible cancer preventive effects found in a large population study. The risk of developing cancer was markedly lower among people who used ginseng on a regular basis.
• Ginseng is safe when used at recommended doses. Long term usage may lead to menstrual changes & breast tenderness in women. Not recommended for pregnant or breast feeding women.

There are many inferior ginseng preparations on the market. Be sure to use a quality, standardized extract.

Aid for the pancreas: Golden Seal, Uva Ursi, Cayenne, Cedar Berries, Licorice Root and Mullein.

You can buy Panc Tea here .

The other types of pancreatic cells are the glycogon-producing alpha cells and the insulin- producing beta cells. When blood glucose levels drop below 700 milligrams per quart of blood, glucogon is normally secreted to convert glycogen into glucose and prevent blood sugar levels from going too low, and to assure the brain gets enough of glucose, its main nutrient. Insulin has several functions, of which we consider here only insulin's ability to convert glucose that is not needed immediately into glycogen and fat for storage in the liver and skin. Excess glucose in the blood is toxic, reducing the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin and the effectiveness of various proteins in the body. The pancreas, adrenals, thyroid, pituitary and liver all cooperate in maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Some symptoms of low blood sugar include fatigue, feeling faint, weak, dizzy, shaky, irritable, light headed, depressed, poor memory, craving sweets, rapid heartbeat, difficulty getting asleep again after awakening at night, learning "problems", emotional rages, and a tendency to asthma and/or allergies. High blood sugar symptoms include weakness, diarrhea, dehydration, increased urination, thirst, nausea, mood swings, headaches, shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms, as always, can have other causes. A major cause of low or high blood sugar is consumption of man-made sweet foods in place of natural foods with their much lower natural sugar concentrations. E.g., a banana may be 20% sugar and a watermelon only 5%, whereas typical breakfast cereals and salad dressings can be 50% or more, and cakes, pies, doughnuts, etc, even greater. Such foods digest quickly, pass right into the bloodstream with a consequent rapid rise in blood sugar levels which cause the pancreas to produce too much insulin, resulting in a rapid drop in blood sugar levels, tempting us to eat sweets, and the cycle repeats itself. Complex carbohydrates, vegetables and most fruits digest slowly and do not cause these problems. Initially this leads to hypoglycemia, but after years of such overindulgence diabetes can result. Incidentally, such overindulgence includes caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, smoking and many "recreational" drugs such as marijuana, and all adversely impact also on the adrenals, pituitary, thyroid, liver, and immune system. Snacking and overeating tend likewise. Space limitations prevents our going into other causation factors.

[Dr. Christopher]

Almost everyone suffers from some sort of pancreatic disorder. Eating processed foods is one of the main causes of degeneration of the pancreas. In addition to producing insulin, the pancreas also produces its own natural bicarbonate of soda which is sent into the digestive tract to neutralize excess acids. Both "hypo" and "hyper" glycemia stem from the breakdown of the pancreas. This overactive or underactive pancreas affects the amount of bicarbonate of soda the pancreas produces. When there is not enough, the digestive tract can become overacid, thus leading to ulcerations. Dr. Christopher suggested his Pancreas Formula [Panc Tea] which included cedar berries to correct this disorder. other herbs in the formula are golden seal, uva ursi, cayenne, mullein, and licorice root.

An individual having the attack is swallowed by the fear of disaster or death. At such times it is impossible to think rationally, and the more one tries, the more difficult it is to become realistic. Anxiety actually consumes the individual. Chest pain, dizziness, trembling, chills, nausea, and a distorted perception of time can accompany this disorder. After a few days, these stressors can cause generalized aches, which include muscle spasms, and pain, depression, nightmares, and early waking. Other sensations that may occur include digestive disturbances, which may include the urgency to urinate, and defecate. The unrealistic feelings of tension, and inability to relax consume ones thoughts. Therefore the stressed body is more vulnerable to free radical damage.

Food sensitivities and Leaky Gut syndrome are implicated in many cases of panic attack.

Read A Naturopathic Approach To Anxiety.

Chemicals known as acetaldehydes accumulate in your body from alcohol intake, cigarette smoking, chronic candida infections & vehicle exhaust fumes. The aldehydes inhibit co-enzyme A & thus decrease energy production. Chronic aldehyde exposure also contributes to heart disease & has damaging effects on brain function. Acetaldehyde also impairs the red blood cells delivery of oxygen to your body's cells. It also induces a deficiency of vitamin B1, B3, & pyridoxal-5-phosphate. Pantethine has been found to help decrease aldehyde levels.

Pantethine is useful for:

• Decreasing cholesterol & triglycerides.
• Increasing HDL, thus creating a more favorable Chol/HDL ratio which is the atherogenic index of your body.
• Reducing cardiovascular risk by inhibiting platelet clumping & the production of the inflammation producing chemical, thromboxane A2.
• Protecting against some of the damaging effects of aldehydes from smoking, drinking alcohol, or chronic yeast infections.
• Helping with the symptoms of formaldehyde exposure in chemically sensitive individuals.
• Improving energy.

SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY ARE:

• Depression
• Fatigue
• Weakness/faintness
• Allergies
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Low blood pressure
• Hypoglycemia
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Rapid heart rate
• Restlessness
• Sullenness
• Quarrelsomeness
• Arthritis
• Muscle cramps
• Sore or burning feet
• Infection susceptibility with frequent respiratory illness
• Poor wound healing
• Eczema
• Hair loss
• Digestive disorders
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea/vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Duodenal ulcers
• Impaired coordination
• Kidney disorders

It helps to protect against stress & works synergistically with other B vitamins to prevent other B vitamin deficiency diseases. Special conditions requiring supplementation are: stress, aging, arthritis, illness, malabsorption, weakness, depression, burning foot syndrome, & streptomycin toxicity.

SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY ARE:

• Depression
• Fatigue
• Weakness/faintness
• Allergies
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Low blood pressure
• Hypoglycemia
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Rapid heart rate
• Restlessness
• Sullenness
• Quarrelsomeness
• Arthritis
• Muscle cramps
• Sore or burning feet
• Infection susceptibility with frequent respiratory illness
• Poor wound healing
• Eczema
• Hair loss
• Digestive disorders
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea/vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Duodenal ulcers
• Impaired coordination
• Kidney disorders

There's no air getting to this area. You're blocking the circulation, Panty hose cut off lymph. They are a lymph constrictor.

You know, we probably should go back, if women want, to the era of garter belts and silk stockings. It was certainly a more healthy thing to do: Use more natural fibers.

Don't forget that panty hose is made from petroleum. That's made from crude oil, i.e. gasoline. We're talking petrochemicals here, right next to our bodies.

You can read a biography of paracelsus here .

Illness can often result when disease-promoting parasites, which frequently contaminate food and water supplies, are ingested. Parasites can also infest the skin, as with scabies or lice, or can enter the bloodstream through insect bites, as with malaria and yellow fever parasites. They can also deplete the body of essential nutrients taximg and overwhelming the immune system, which can lead to serious illness and even death.

Medical researchers are beginning to recognize that parasitic infections contribute to a variety of major diseases, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, arthritis and rheumatoid symptoms, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Epstein-Barr virus, and AIDS. In particular, a number of digestive complaints, such as diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome, are now being linked to past or present parasitic infections.

In the United States, the most common human parasites, apart from head lice, are the microscopic protozoal variety, which can be transmitted by air, food, water, insects, animals, or other people. These tiny parasites include Giardia lamblia, a virulent form found in the contaminated water of lakes, streams and oceans, and a common cause of traveler's diarrea; Entamoeba histolytica, which can cause dysentery and injure the lover and lungs; Blastocystic hominis, which is increasingly linked to acute and chronic illness; Dientamoeba fragilis, which is associated with diarrhea, abdominal pains and pruritus (intense itching sensation of the anus), and loose stools. Another parasite, Cryptosporidium, poses a significant threat to those with immunoligic disease such as AIDS.

Besides lice, the most common of anthropod parasites are mites, ticks, and fleas. These parasites, in turn, can carry other, smaller infectious organisms, such as Borrelia burgdorferi, a coiled spirochete-shaped parasite that causes Lyme disease, [Dr. Schulze]

Basically, one of the reasons people get parasites is that they don't have their bowels moving frequently enough. Animal food, especially meat, is loaded with parasites.

In fact, one of my patients was a zoology expert, and used to examine all types of meats because they feed meats to animals. And, he said their average cubic inch, that's cubic, nota square inch, had over a thousand parasite larvae in it. That's the average cubic inch of USDA, grade A beef.

He said that parasite larvae are rampant in animal flesh. He said that these parasite larvae don't do so much in the intestinal tract of, say, a carnivore. A carnivore's intestinal tract moves the animal food out in anywhere from three to eight hours. It goes right through the system. Carnivores have very short intestinal tracts.

But, he said, if you gave that same food, to, say, a horse, it would kill them. That's why long intestinal tract animals are usually herbivores. He said that, what basically happens in people, is that the parasite larva in meat have a while to sit in our belly.

And, see, this is where the problem is. It's not so much that we eat parasite larva, because, you can even get parasite larva on vegetables. It's that we are not having bowel movements. When you are supposed to have a bowel movement two to three times a day with your meals, and you are only having one two or three times a week, or every other day, or, even once a day, then the parasite larva can hatch.

These parasites start eating all the yummy stuff down there and, they can also crawl out and actually attach to the wall of your colon.

If you are moving your bowels regularly, it is the best preventive for parasites. So, what I always told my patients is, if you don't want parasites, make sure you have regular bowel movements.

The old story is that when you die, the worms don't crawl in, the worms crawl out. These parasites take over.

What I suggest is the two-step intestinal number one, and intestinal number two type program. We've given those formulas. I suggest the same type of thing to start. A person goes on the intestinal number one for a week, or until they have regular good bowel movements. The only difference is that when they start the second week, or when they have regular bowel movements, they start the intestinal number two.

You can buy Dr. Schulze's Intestinal cleanse #1 and #2 here .

• Paroxetine is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Paroxetine affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced.
• Paroxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic disorders, and social anxiety disorders (social phobia).

A HREF="http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/pharmacy/multum/item,72973.asp">The PDR reference is here

Parsley is commonly known for being a great digestive aid and breath fresher. This is most likely one reason why parsley garnishes just about every dish that is served in restaurants.

Other uses for Parsley have been to tone the urinary tract reducing the possibility of infections, alleviate painful menstruation, lowering blood pressure and improving asthma, allergies and bronchitis by drying excessive mucous.

Passion flower acts as a tranquilizer to relieve anxiety and nervousness generally caused by emotional strain. Due to the presence of alkaloids and flavonoids, passion flower helps induce sleep and relaxation to promote a good night's rest.

Passion flower may also be used to relieve muscle spasms related to digestion and menstrual cramping, as well as relieve pain and migraines.

Passion flower has been known to kill bacteria making it a good choice for treating eye problems such as inflammation and infection.

• 1. indicative of or caused by a morbid condition.
• 2. pertaining to pathology.

Native peoples in Central and South America reportedly use pau d’arco bark to treat cancer, lupus, infectious diseases, wounds, and many other health conditions. In the Caribbean, folk healers use the leaf of the pau d'arco tree in addition to the bark for the treatment of backache, toothache, sexually transmitted diseases, and as an aphrodisiac.

Pau d’arco has been found to cleanse the blood, fight harmful bacteria, and ease the symptoms of allergies, AIDS, rheumatism, ulcers, and bowel disease.

Also Called Taheebo or Taheebo Tea

• Is also known Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD).
• Affects an estimated 6-10% of all women and most don't even know they have it.
• Is treatable, but not curable, by medications, changes in diet and exercise.
• Is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.
• Has been identified for 75 years and they still aren't sure what causes it.
• IT IS NOT just a cosmetic problem.
• Affects far more than just reproduction.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association Inc has a support website.

• 1. a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle and adjoining bones of the spine.
• 2. the cavity of the pelvis.
• 3. the funnel-shaped cavity of the kidney into which urine is discharged.

• Penicillin V is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in your body.
• Penicillin V is used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, strep throat, bronchitis, and infections of the skin.

Here is the PDR Entry

Peppermint helps bring oxygen to the bolld and aid digestion.

You can savor the aroma by diffusing Peppermint into the air, or it may be diluted and applied directly to your skin.

Peppermint essential oil is strong and may cause irritation to the skin (if not diluted). Do not use for children under 5 years old.

After age thirty, periodontal disease is responsible for more tooth loss than are dental cavities. Severe periodontitis sometimes requires surgery to repair damaged gum tissue.

Perioral dermatitis in adults is a different type of condition than that seen in children. The exact cause is not known but there may be a relationship to fluoride and other substances.

Perioral dermatitis can be caused by cosmetic allergy or steroid use on the face.

• Permethrin is a pediculicide and a scabicide. It affects the nervous system of the parasites.
• Permethrin topical is used to treat head lice and scabies.

Read How to cure sick and dying pets with natural methods by Dr. Schulze Part I and Part II .

Mary Hyland has several intersting sections on her website devoted to Healthy Pets here and Holistic Care For Horses here .

pH = 1/log[H+] = -log[H+]

On the pH scale, which ranges from 0 on the acidic end to 14 on the alkaline end, a solution is neutral if its pH is 7. At pH 7, water contains equal concentrations of H+ and OH- ions. Substances with a pH less than 7 are acidic because they contain a higher concentration of H+ ions. Substances with a pH higher than 7 are alkaline because they contain a higher concentration of OH- than H+. The pH scale is a log scale so a change of one pH unit means a tenfold change in the concentration of hydrogen ions.

Living things are extremely sensitive to pH and function best (with certain exceptions, such as certain portions of the digestive tract) when solutions are nearly neutral. Most interior living matter (excluding the cell nucleus) has a pH of about 6.8.

Blood plasma and other fluids that surround the cells in the body have a pH of 7.2 to 7.3. Numerous special mechanisms aid in stabilizing these fluids so that cells will not be subject to appreciable fluctuations in pH. Substances which serve as mechanisms to stabilize pH are called buffers. Buffers have the capacity to bond ions and remove them from solution whenever their concentration begins to rise. Conversely, buffers can release ions whenever their concentration begins to fall. Buffers thus help to minimize the fluctuations in pH. This is an important function because many biochemical reactions normally occurring in living organisms either release or use up ions.

Typically a 12-oz. soft drink contains 50 mg. of phosphorus, in addition to lots of sugar or harmful sugar substitute (phosphorus is also found in substantial amounts in fast foods to help retain moisture and act as anticaking additives). Phosphorus has many metabolic functions. An important one is the mediation of calcium levels by the parathyroid glands. Calcium levels in the blood and tissues are largely controlled by the parathyroid hormone PTH in conjunction with vitamin D. Additional PTH is produced when calcium levels are too low as a result of 1) poor calcium absorption, 2) insufficient calcium in the diet, and/or 3) excess phosphorus in the diet. Each of these three factors has become very common in the general population. Blood calcium levels are raised by taking calcium directly out of the bones, leading in time to osteoporosis, which in turn leads to hip fractures, collapsing of the spinal vertebrae, etc. Other consequences of a high phosphorus/low calcium diet are muscle cramps, periodontal disease and tooth loss, high blood pressure, kidney stones, atherosclerosis, chronic hoarseness, a factor in Parkinson’s disease (at least treating the parathyroids and balancing the phosphorus and calcium levels reduce trembling in Parkinson’s patients), and a factor in mini-strokes (TIAs, transient ischemic attacks, which may produce one or more of such things as paralysis, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, dizziness, double vision or temporary blindness). All of these sickness conditions associated at least in part with increased phosphorus intake are on the increase.

Free phosphorus causes a fatty degeneration of the liver and other viscera, and the inhalation of its vapor often leads to necrosis of the lower jaw. Therapeutically, it was once used in rickets, osteomalacia, nervous and cerebral diseases, scrofula, and tuberculosis, as a genital stimulant in sexual exhaustion, and as a tonic in conditions of exhaustion.

In 1830, Herbert Mayo could never have imagined that his description of a hair-containing sinus would be the subject of debates into the 21st century. This seemingly minor disease process has physicians baffled, as demonstrated by the multiple theories of its etiology and management found in the current literature.

The term pilonidal (pilus-hair, nidal-nest) was coined by Hodges in 1880. As the name suggests, pilonidal disease consists of a hair-containing sinus or abscess in the saccrococcygeal area.

Presentations range from asymptomatic pits in the intergluteal region, to painful draining lesions. Pilonidal disease has a male predominance and usually affects patients from the mid-teens into the thirties.

Congenital and acquired theories of etiology have been proposed. For a time, the entity was referred to as Jeep rider's disease. It hospilatized over 80,000 U.S. army soldiers during WWII, accounting for 4.2 million sick days. Much of the information we have about the disease comes from the military.

If you want to think of a pilonidal sinus as a pain in the butt, that's fine with me although not everyone (including me) experiences pain with the pilonidal sinus. Depending on an individual's history, the pilonidal sinus may be "open" or "closed". If it's open, it drains almost from day one; if it's closed, it doesn't drain and as the pressure builds, it requires surgery to open it. In most cases, surgery is the only recognized solution.

You can savor the aroma by diffusing Pink Grapefruit into the air, or you may dilute it and apply directly to your skin.

Do not use Pink Grapefruit essential oil before exposure to the sun.

There are two types of pityriasis that affects human beings. The first is called pityriasis rosea. In this case, the color varies from yellowish to salmon to red. The shape is round, oval, or irregular. These characteristics help differentiate the rash from other rashes such as measles, chicken pox, hives, and allergy. This condition is most commonly found on older children, adolescents, and young adults. It is heralded by one large patch somewhere on the upper trunk that is then followed by the appearance of other smaller patches gradually spreading down over the rest of the trunk, upper arms, and legs.

The rash is not itchy or bothersome in a physical way. The individual is not sick in any way. It is just there as something visible to patient and family. Pityriasis comes to the doctor's attention only because it is there and in need of diagnosis. Treatment is minimal to none.

The cause of pityriasis is not clearly known. However, it is thought to be due to some delayed reaction to an infection--usually a respiratory cold virus which the patient had a week or so previous to the eruption.

The rash comes on over a period of about ten days, stays without change for another week or two, and then gradually begins to fade. It takes about six weeks for all signs of the rash to disappear.

It is not contagious in any way and is not likely to ever appear again.

The Country Doctor has an essay about Pityriasis Rosea here .

Pityriasis versicolor confines itself to the shoulders and upper trunk. The patches often occur close together and often coalesce (grow together) to form large sheets or areas of rash.

The fungus that causes this eruption comes from the ground either directly as in suntanning or from the ground to the skin on clothing that has been in touch with the ground and by handling firewood.

The rash is very flat to the skin and appears to be no more than a discoloration or a lack of normal skin pigment. It can be present as a chronic thing year around seeming to fade some in the winter. During the summer it becomes more noticeable because the normal skin around the rash tans while the rash itself does not. If exposed to too much sun, the rash area will become pink to resemble a mild first-degree sunburn.

Once an individual is infected with pityriasis versicolor, the fungus can stay buried in the skin indefinitely so that the condition becomes a chronic or permanent thing unless it is treated with one of the newer antifungal creams. The cream is available by prescription from your doctor and must be used regularly and steadily over a long period of time to kill the fungus completely. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. After that it is good to check for recurrences every few months or so because of its tendency to recur.

The Country Doctor has an essay about Pityriasis Versicolor here .

As you likely know, the jaw bone is not a part of the skull having developed as a body bone embryologically. It migrates to the skull in utero.

Anyhow, if the upper and lower teeth just touch that movement is not possible. Brief touching is not a problem but if the teeth touch all the time, it IS a serious problem. 75% of all the oxygen (and other micronutrients) that go to the brain get there though the cerebrospinal fluid. Only 25% gets there via the blood flow. The only thing that pumps the cerebrospinal fluid is the skull bones pulsation.

TMJ effectively locks this movement in place. THIS effectively reduces the hypothalamic capacity for storing stress-effect by 75%. If you have read my book [Saving Yourself from the Desease-Care Crisis by Walt Stoll, M.D.] you know how that contributes to many chronic conditions.

This lack of movement of the skull bones is loosely called plagiocephaly--for want of a better name. Those professionals who re-establish this movement are called Cranial Osteopaths although many Chiropractors are now taking the training.

Dr. Stoll has an essay about Plagiocephaly here .

Plaintain Ointment contains: Plantain, Olive Oil and Beeswax.

Use for stings, bites of poisonous insects,poisonous plants, animals, boils and carbuncles.

Buy Plantain Ointment here .

• 1. the fluid portion of the blood in which the particulate components are suspended. Plasma is to be distinguished from serum, which is the cell-free portion of the blood from which the fibrinogen has been separated in the process of clotting. See blood plasma.
• 2. the lymph deprived of its corpuscles or cells.
• 3. a glycerite of starch used in preparing ointments.
• 4. cytoplasm or protoplasm.

[Dr. Christopher] Whenever you feel the sting from poison oak, poison ivy or stinging nettle, there will be, within eyesight, one or more of the following herbs growing; mullein, hounds tongue, plantain or lilac leaves. Bruise the leaves of any of these and apply over the irritated areas and it generally gives quick relief. Use chickweed ointment, plantain ointment, or mullein ointment to relieve the itching and aid in neutralizing the poisons.

[Dr. Christopher] Whenever you feel the sting from poison oak, poison ivy or stinging nettle, there will be, within eyesight, one or more of the following herbs growing; mullein, hounds tongue, plantain or lilac leaves. Bruise the leaves of any of these and apply over the irritated areas and it generally gives quick relief. Use chickweed ointment, plantain ointment, or mullein ointment to relieve the itching and aid in neutralizing the poisons.

The "organs' involved include

• vascular system
• heart
• liver
• kidneys
• brain
• blood
• placenta

The term preeclampsia reminds us that this disorder is not solely concerned with blood pressure and may progress to life threatening complications such as cerebral haemorrhage, convulsions, liver damage and placental abruption.

The Foundation's goal is the return of nutrient-dense foods to the American diet through education, research and activism. Its board and membership support accurate nutrition instruction, organic and biodynamic farming, pasture feeding of livestock, community supported farms, honest and informative labeling, prepared parenting and nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establishment of universal access to clean, certified raw milk and a ban on the use of soy formula for infants.

Local chapters will serve to help consumers find locally grown organic and biodynamic produce as well as pasture-fed livestock and dairy products. These groups will also work to educate students, consumers and legislators throughout the country about the importance of nutrient-dense whole foods for optimum human health. The Foundation seeks to establish a laboratory to test nutrient content of foods, particularly butter produced under various conditions; to conduct research into the "X" Factor, discovered by Dr. Price; and to determine the effects of traditional preparation methods on nutrient content and availability in whole foods.

The board and membership of the Weston A. Price Foundation stand united in the belief that modern technology should be harnessed as a servant to the wise and nurturing traditions of our ancestors rather than used as a force destructive to the environment and human health; and that science and knowledge can validate those traditions. The Foundation's quarterly magazine, Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts, is dedicated to exploring the scientific validation of dietary, agricultural and medical traditions throughout the world.

It features illuminating and thought-provoking articles on current scientific research; human diets; nontoxic agriculture; and holistic therapies. The journal also serves as a source for foods that have been conscientiously grown and processed. The first annual conference of the Weston A. Price Foundation is scheduled for April 28-29 in the Washington, DC area. It will feature Tom Cowan, MD, Mary Enig, PhD, Edie Griffiths and Sally Fallon.

For membership, chapter and conference information contact:

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When sweating is extreme, the pinheads will become blister-like and may resemble small chicken pox eruptions. This type is called miliaria.

The Country Doctor has an essay about Prickly Heat here .

Colon health and proper nutrient absorption depend on the presence of “friendly bacteria?in the digestive system. Probiotics are supplements that provide these friendly bacteria, such as acidophilus, which reduce blood cholesterol, aid digestion, fight fungal infections, and enhance the absorption of nutrients.

Friendly intestinal flora:

• Guard your body against harmful bacteria yeast and viruses
• Stimulate the function of your entire digestive system
• Produce essential vitamis and regulate their levels in your body
• Maintain your body's vital chemical and hormone balance
• Perform a vast number of essential task for maintaining high energy levels,proper immune function and for counteracting cancer-causing compunds in the colon.

Hormone replacement therapy is commonly used by post-menopausal women to ward off osteoporosis and bone fractures, and symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness.

Risk Doubles With Combo--Those who were using or had recently used the combination progestin-estrogen therapy had a 40 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who did not take any hormones, the study found. The breast cancer risk was 20 percent higher among women who used estrogen alone compared to nonusers.

Assessing the comparative risk of estrogen alone versus estrogen-progestin was complicated by the fact that use of estrogen alone was associated with increased risk in lean but not heavy women. "We found differences between the two regimens among lean women but were unable to draw conclusions among heavier women,?wrote study author Catherine Schairer of the U.S. National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland. The report said women’s risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer increased with each year of hormone treatment. The risk rose by 8 percent for each year of estrogen-progestin use, and by 1 percent for each year of estrogen use alone.

The researchers examined 15 years of data on 46,355 women participating in a study on breast cancer screening, 2,082 of whom first developed the disease between 1980 and 1995. In an editorial accompanying the study, doctors from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston noted the findings reinforced previous evidence of breast cancer risk associated with recent use of hormone therapy for long periods. This has major implications for risk-benefit considerations because the risks of hip fracture and coronary heart disease ?primary targets of preventive use of hormone therapy ?do not become large until a decade or more after menopause.

The Journal of the American Medical Association January 26,2000;283:485-491, 534-535.

COMMENT [from Dr. Mercola]: This 15 year study of nearly 50,000 women provides incredible insights as to just how dangerous progestins really are. Progestins are synthetic progesterone and they appear to increase the breast cancer risk 800% above that of using estrogen alone. I cannot think of one clinical situation where progestin (synthetic progesterone) are useful. The only reason they are being used is that the patent ran out on natural progesterone many decades ago. The ideal way to address hormone replacement therapy is to normalize the adrenal glands. This is best done by accurate salivary samples. Once the adrenal glands are normalized one can then consider the use of natural estrogen and progesterone if needed. My current favorite laboratory for this assessment is Bio Health Diagnostics 800-570-2000.

Vitamin C deficiency will cause proline to be lost in the urine because of collagen breakdown. This is an early sign & precursor of degenerative disease.

Useful for:

• Skin health.
• To decrease soft-tissue injury proneness as with athletes.
• To speed the healing of soft tissue injuries.
• For ligament, tendon & all connective tissue health.

BUT SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE PROPYL ALCOHOL IN THEIR BODIES. The liver is unable to trap and kill these tiny fluke stages. These baby-stages are actually allowed to make their home in the liver and other tissues. It is as if the immune system has no power to kill them. The flukes begin to multiply in people with propyl alcohol in their bodies! The miracidia (hatchlings) start to make little balls inside themselves, called redia*. But each redia (ball) is alive! It pops itself out of the miracidia and begins to reproduce itself. 40 redia can each make 40 more redial. And all of this out of one egg!

This parasite is laying eggs and producing millions of redia right in your body! In your cervix or lungs, wherever your cancer is growing! These redia are swept along in your blood landing in whatever tissue lets them in. Smokers' lungs, breasts with benign lumps, prostate glands full of heavy metals are examples of tissues that give the redia their landing permits.

As if these parasites were not fiendish enough, as soon as there are adults in the liver something NEW happens. A growth factor, called ortho-phospho-tyrosine appears. A monster has been born! Growth factors make cells divide. Now YOUR cells will begin to divide too! Now you have cancer.

Read Prostate Problems by Walt Stoll, MD here .

Read Prostate Problems by Walt Stoll, MD here .

The word "protein" derives from the Greek word "protos" meaning first.

[Dr. Schulze]

It's been proven again and again that with high protein in your system, all the calcium in your blood gets urinated out, or a very large percentage of it.

Another thing I've noticed in my research, according to the Department of Agriculture, is that the average American diet has 200 to 250 percent, or 2 to 2 1/2 times, the protein requirement that we need. One of the things that has happened with the good life is not only an excess of cholesterol and an excess of fat, but too much protein.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

Proximal Straight Tubule

Also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome, the Prune Belly syndrome consists of a triad of features:

• Anterior abdominal wall: musculature is deficient or absent.
• Urinary tract anomalies (mega-ureters, large bladder).
• Bilateral cryptorchidism (undescended testicles).

The incidence of prune belly syndrome is 1 in 40,000 live births; 95% of cases occur in males. In the past, it was suggested that the abdominal wall was deformed by pressure from a distended bladder due to bladder outlet obstruction in utero. Currently it is thought that prune belly syndrome is a multisystem disease complex which derives from a primary defect in mesodermal development.

The major prognostic factor is the degree of dilation of the urinary tract; 20% of patients are stillborn, 30% die of renal failure or urosepsis within the first two years of life, and the remaining 50% have varying degrees of urinary pathology.

The Prune Belly Syndrom network is here.

Toxins produced in the bowel -- either from poor protein digestion or from the overgrowth of bacteria and yeasts in the bowel -- may contribute to psoriasis because the toxins inhibit cAMP and increase cGMP. Increasing dietary fiber (which absorbs toxins), improving digestive function and decreasing levels of toxin-producing bacteria and yeast will all help. Fiber should be water-soluble; try pectin or psyllium. Since food allergies and intolerances can interfere with proper digestive function, it may be helpful to eliminate foods that are highly allergenic, such as dairy, citrus, wheat, corn, eggs and soy. Allergy testing, elimination diets and rotation diets can help you identify food allergies. Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements can promote a normal balance of intestinal bacterial flora.

Individuals with psoriasis also have greater-than-normal production of inflammatory compounds in their skin, called leukotrienes. Leukotrienes also promote increased cGMP. Leukotriene production can be discouraged by reducing your intake of arachidonic acid (a substance found primarily in meat and animal fat) and increasing your intake of omega-3 oils (from cold water fish and flax seed oil). Other natural products that can decrease leukotriene production include flavonoids like quercitin, the herb milk thistle, vitamin E, garlic and onions.

Psoriasis patients often have low levels of vitamin A and zinc, both necessary for healthy skin. Supplements of these will help to ensure normal skin formation.

Herbs that can help decrease cGMP levels and have been shown to be helpful for psoriasis include sarsaparilla, goldenseal, coleus and bitter melon. Topical applications of chamomile, glycerrhetinic acid from licorice and capsaicin from cayenne have all shown good effects in psoriasis. It is important to avoid herbs that contain inulin (dandelion, echinacea, burdock) and ginseng, as they can increase cGMP levels. Also limit vitamin C intake to 1,000 mg per day and biotin intake to 50 mcg per day -- both can exacerbate psoriasis in larger doses.

Other steps that may help include eliminating alcohol, getting some sun exposure and managing stress.

Food sensitivities and Leaky Gut syndrome are implicated in many cases of psoriasis.

[I found this in one of the newsgroups]

Second, I should forewarn you I come from a metaphysical background and I believe that my psoriasis happens for a reason. Because of numerous horrible experiences, I deal with a fear of men almost daily. I have noticed that when I start dating someone, my psoriasis flares up almost acting as a barrier to any intimacy.

Read A Holistic Approach To Psoriasis by Elizabeth O'Brien, ND

Read Alternative Treatments for Psoriasis by Elizabeth Burch, ND

Psyllium is useful for restoring normal bowel functions and promoting healthy colon functions. The nutritional benefits of psyllium are great for cleansing the large intestines, expelling toxins from the body and aiding constipation and diarrhea.

Psyllium may be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Psyllium may also be used to treat hemorrhoids and yeast infections.

In addition, psyllium may be used to relive intestinal inflammation which can be caused by indigestion, as well as stomach and duodenal ulcers.

• Hydrogen sulfide
• Ammonia
• Histamines
• Indoles
• Phenols
• Scatoles

[Dr. Christopher]

[Anti-Spasmodic Tincture] To be used in cases of apoplexy, convulsions, croup, fainting, cramps, delirium, tremors, hysteria, etc., also good for pyorrhea, mouth sores, coughs, throat infections, tonsillitis, etc. Use 1/2 to one teaspoon in a glass of distilled water as a gargle, and use until throat clears, also take one teaspoon in distilled water morning and evening. You can buy Antispasmodic Tincture here .

X-ceptic is an excellent formula for pyorrhea.

Without adequate vitamin B6, the amino acids in dietary protein are not of much use to you. Vitamin B6 literally controls the amino acid absorption, metabolism & transformations in your body. It also directly participates in carbohydrate & fat metabolism, as well as the formation of red blood cells & antibodies. It is necessary for the absorption & utilization of certain minerals & is required for the proper functioning of over sixty enzyme systems in our bodies.

It is important to take the active co-enzyme form of B6, pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P.) Many B6 supplements are the inactive pyridoxine HCL form. In some cases, supplementation of the pyridoxine HCL form singularly and in doses as low as 200 mg daily over 3 years caused a reversible numbness & tingling of the extremities. This problem was thought to be secondary to the liver's inability to convert the pyridoxine HCL to the pyridoxal-5-phosphate form (which requires vitamin B2, magnesium & a well functioning liver.) Using P-5-P avoids this problem.

Supplementation increases the production of serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, dopamine, & other neurotransmitters.

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate:

• Is essential to any natural anti-depressant program and detailed in Dr. Slagle's book, ""The Way Up From Down""
• Helps to relieve premenstrual syndrome.
• Useful with carpal-tunnel syndrome.
• Helps boost immunity.
• Is protective against atherosclerosis.
• May be protective against some forms of cancer.
• May be effective with some forms of fertility.
• Has anti-convulsant effects.
• Inhibits cataracts.
• Helps with skin disorders.
• Helps control diabetes.
• Because this nutrient is so intricate to so many areas of brain/body functioning, it is important to list the myriad ---

SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY :

• Depression
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Slow learning
• Poor dream recall
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Cracks around mouth & eyes
• Dermatitis & acne
• Inflamed eyes
• Facial oiliness
• Stillbirths from deficiency during pregnancy
• Decreased lymphocytes
• Decreased vitamin C levels
• PMS
• Increased sensitivity to sound
• Water retention
• Decreased resistance to infection
• Impaired wound healing
• Poor appetite
• AM nausea/vomiting
• Dental cavities
• Hair loss
• Fatigue
• Impaired calcium utilization
• Decreaesd absorption of copper
• Decreased iron status
• Decreased Vitamin B 12 absorption
• Arthritis
• Muscular weakness
• Neuritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Temporary limb paralysis
• Numbness & tingling in the limbs
• Anemia
• Elevated homocysteine levels
• Seizures
• Low blood sugar
• Low glucose tolerance
• Abdominal pain