HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR COMMON COLD

Common Cold treatment using Lemon

Lemon is the most important among the many home remedies for common cold. It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever. Vitamin C-rich lemon juice increases body resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness. One lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water, and a teaspoon of honey should be added to it. This should be taken once or twice daily.

Common Cold treatment using Garlic

Garlic soup is an old remedy to reduce the severity of a cold, and should be taken once daily. The soup can be prepared by boiling three or four cloves of chopped garlic in a cup of water. Garlic contains antiseptic and antispasmodic properties, besides several other medicinal virtues. The oil contained in this vegetable helps to open up the respiratory passages. In soup form, it flushes out all toxins from the system and thus helps bring down fever. Five drops of garlic oil combined with a teaspoon of onion juice, and diluted in a cup of water, should be drunk two to three times a day. This has also been found to be very effective in the treatment of common cold.

Common Cold treatment using Ginger

Ginger is another excellent remedy for colds and coughs. About ten grams of ginger should be cut into small pieces and boiled in a cup of water. It should then be strained and half a teaspoon of sugar added to it. This decoction should be drunk when hot. Ginger tea, prepared by adding a few pieces of ginger into boiled water before adding the tea leaves, is also an effective remedy for colds and for fevers resulting from cold. It may be taken twice daily.

Common Cold treatment using Lady's Fingers

Lady's fingers are highly valuable in treating irritation of the throat and a persistent dry cough. This vegetable is rich in mucilage and acts as a drug to allay irritation, swelling, and pain. About 100 gm of lady's fingers should be cut into pieces, and boiled down in half a litre of water to make a decoction. The steam issuing from this decoction may also be inhaled once or twice a day to relieve throat irritation and a dry cough.

Common Cold treatment using Bitter Gourd Roots

The roots of the bitter gourd plant are used in folk medicine to cure a cold. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal quantity of honey or holy basil leaf juice, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for colds.

Common Cold treatment using Turmeric

Turmeric is an effective remedy for colds and throat irritations. Half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder mixed in 30 ml of warm milk, and taken once or twice daily, is a useful prescription for these conditions. Turmeric powder should be put into a hot ladle. Milk should then be poured in it and boiled over a slow fire. This mixture should then be drunk by the patient. In case of a running cold, smoke from the burning turmeric should be inhaled. It will increase the discharge from the nose and provide quick relief.

Common Cold treatment using Tamarind and Pepper

Tamarind-pepper rasam is also considered an effective home remedy for a cold in South India. Dilute 50 mg tamarind in 250 ml of water. Boil the diluted tamarind water for a few minutes with a teaspoon of hot clarified butter and half a teaspoon of black pepper powder. This steaming hot rasam has a flushing effect, and should be taken three times a day. As one takes it, the nose and eyes water and the nasal blockage is cleared.

Common Cold treatment using Vitamin C

Regular intake of vitamin C-75 mg for adults and 35 mg for children-will prevent the common cold. If, however, a cold has already appeared, large doses of this vitamin will relieve the symptoms and shorten its duration. He estimates that one to two grams (1000 mg to 2000 mg) per day is approximately the optimum amount of this vitamin for this purpose. His advice is to swallow one or two 500mg tablets of vitamin C at the appearance of the first sign of the cold and continue the treatment by taking one to two 500 mg tablets daily.

easy eradication for Stuffy Nose

Inhale turmeric fumes, for this tie some turmeric in a clean cloth and light it. Boil some water and allow it to cool, now add ¼ teaspoon table salt to it. Put 2 to 3 drops of this solution in your both the nostrils before meals and going to bed. Mix natural apple cider vinegar and water in equal parts. Boil this solution in a pan, when the fumes rises lean over the pan and inhale the fumes. Prepare a solution using 4 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and Pine Essential Oil, 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil and 7 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil. Inhale vapors of this solution by putting it on a cotton ball or an aromatherapy diffuser.

Dietaries for Common Cold

Abstain solid foods, drink fruit and vegetable juices

During the acute stage of the cold, when fever is present, the patient should abstain from all solid foods and only drink fruit and vegetable juices, diluted with water.

Well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts

After the acute symptoms are over, the patient can gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Avoid meat, fish, eggs and starchy foods

It is advisable to avoid meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and starchy foods.

Other Common Cold treatments

Mild sunbath, fresh air, deep breathing, sound sleep etc

Other useful measures in the treatment of a common cold are a mild sunbath, fresh air and deep breathing, brisk walks, sound sleep, and adjustment of one's clothes and habits to the requirements of the season so as to nullify the effect of weather fluctuations.

I HATE THE SCARES

Acne scars are one of the most common skin disorders among young people. Acne rears its ugly head mostly between 12-24 years of age and is known to cause a great deal of concern and embarrassment to young people at an age when they are most concerned about their physical appearance. Acne and acne scars are a common chronic skin disorder which can be treated naturally.

Acne is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles appearing largely on the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Acne problem may also result due to hormonal disturbances during puberty.
Acne Scar Symptoms
Acne scars are a result of acne which appear in various forms
Acne appears in various forms and most of them are concerned with sebaceous glands or glands connected with hair follicles.

Acne commonly affects areas on the face such as: forehead, cheeks, chin and temple. The chest and back are equally prone to acne. Acne is characterized by the appearance of:
- Comedones or blackheads - Pimples - Small cysts or scars

Acne Scar Causes

Acne scars can be caused for a number of reasons

Some of the commonly known causes for acne scars are:
- Improper diet and food habits
- Chronic constipation
- Unhygienic living conditions
- Stress


Different types of foods can accelerate the onset of acne during adolescence. Excessive consumption of certain foods that lead to acne includes:
- Starch, sugar and fatty foods - Tea, coffee
- Animal fats
- Chocolates
- Alcohol, tobacco etc

Simple cure for Acne Scars

There are various acne scar treatments that help banish acne and resulting acne scars.

Common home remedies for acne scars are:
- Eating a balanced and health diet devoid of excessive starch, sugar and fatty foods.
- Hot fomentation to open pores and rinsing the skin with cold water after squeezing waste is an effective remedy.
- Sun and air baths for the body are beneficial to the skin.
- Healing packs of grated cucumber, orange peels, lemon peels are effective remedies when applied on affected areas.
- A teaspoon of coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder is also considered an effective remedy to treat acne scars naturally.
- Intake of garlic as well as rubbing garlic on affected areas can prove beneficial in treating acne scars.

Maintain a balanced diet plan and avoid certain foods to help treat acne scars

A suggested acne diet plan must include:

- An all fruit diet comprising three meals a day for a week, followed by raw foods and sprouts three meals a day before resuming an all inclusive balanced meal can improve skin tremendously.
- It is advisable to avoid tea, coffee, pickles, condiments, fried foods, refined and processed foods, soft drinks, candies, ice cream etc.

Regular physical fitness is beneficial

Skin disorders can be naturally treated only through diet and exercise. A right amount of exercise such as walking; cycling or swimming should be added to benefit any diet program.

A BLOW TO BREAST CANCER

GOOD NEWS..........................

Breast Cancer may soon be history. A research at the cleveland clinic ohio,United States, has produced a 'vaccine' for breast cancer.When approved, the 'vaccine' would prevent cancer from forming in the breast and stop existing ones.
       The 'vaccine' was developed in the clinic and was injected into six mice that were bred to be prone to cancer. At the end of the research, none of the mice developed cancer tumour. On the other hand a control group of mice that were also bred to cancer were not given the 'vaccine'. All of them developed breast tumour.
       According to Vincent Tuohy, the leader of the research team, the discovery is monumental step toward eradicating the disease and its pain. " if it works in humans the way it works in mice, this will be monumental. We could eliminate cancer. We believe this vaccine will someday be used to prevent breast cancer in adult women in the same way that vaccines has prevented many childhood diseases."
       The vaccine propels the immune systemto attack a specific protein found in breast cancer cells and in the mammary tissues. Clinical trails to ascertain its effect in humans in underway.

A BLOW TO BREAST CANCER

GOOD NEWS..........................

Breast Cancer may soon be history. A research at the cleveland clinic ohio,United States, has produced a 'vaccine' for breast cancer.When approved, the 'vaccine' would prevent cancer from forming in the breast and stop existing ones.
       The 'vaccine' was developed in the clinic and was injected into six mice that were bred to be prone to cancer. At the end of the research, none of the mice developed cancer tumour. On the other hand a control group of mice that were also bred to cancer were not given the 'vaccine'. All of them developed breast tumour.
       According to Vincent Tuohy, the leader of the research team, the discovery is monumental step toward eradicating the disease and its pain. " if it works in humans the way it works in mice, this will be monumental. We could eliminate cancer. We believe this vaccine will someday be used to prevent breast cancer in adult women in the same way that vaccines has prevented many childhood diseases."
       The vaccine propels the immune systemto attack a specific protein found in breast cancer cells and in the mammary tissues. Clinical trails to ascertain its effect in humans in underway.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS GIVING AWAY YOUR AGE? ? ?

How to keep your hands and neck from adding years to your looks.


While you've been slathering anti-aging creams and sunscreen on your face to help stave off lines (and years), the skin on your hands and neck may be telling another story. A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that most people can correctly guess whether a woman is in her 40s, 50s, 60s, or older simply by glancing at her hands. Clues also turn up on the neck, where blotchiness and sagging can stand in stark contrast to a smooth, well-cared-for complexion, says Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., a dermatologist in High Point, NC. But don't stock up on Diane Keaton-style turtlenecks or pants with deep pockets quite yet. Although there may not be a quick fix for every problem, you can get a more youthful look and a smooth, supple feel by giving your hands and neck some much-needed attention.

Helping Hands

They're likely the second place people look (after the face) to guess your age. But with these tips, only the clerk at the DMV will know for sure.

Erase Age Spots

As the years add up, skin often produces more pigment, which clusters together in dark patches instead of being evenly distributed, says Leslie Baumann, M.D., director of cosmetic dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. Doctors aren't sure exactly why this occurs, though they suspect sun exposure is to blame. One theory: A lifetime of UV rays causes mutations in cells' DNA, changing how they function. To see spots disappear:
Dab on hydroquinone. "There's no more effective bleaching agent," says Dr. Baumann, echoing the opinion of many dermatologists. Hydroquinone — which comes in over-the-counter concentrations of up to 2 percent and prescription strengths of 4 percent — blocks the enzyme needed to make melanin (skin's pigment). As surface cells slough off, new, nonpigmented cells replace them. Many doctors recommend you spot-apply hydroquinone with a cotton swab on dark spots only, since it can lighten normal skin, too.
You may have heard rumors about the chemical's safety. It is banned in some European and Asian countries due to links to renal and other cancers (found after rats consumed large doses) and to a rare skin condition called ochronosis. The FDA has been reviewing data on hydroquinone for the past two years, but has yet to make a ruling. But the American Academy of Dermatology (and all the doctors we spoke to) maintains that it's safe. "I have prescribed it for many years and have never seen so much as an allergy to it," says Howard Murad, M.D., a dermatologist in El Segundo, CA. The bottom line: If you want to remove age spots with a topical treatment, it's the most effective option.
Multitask. You'll get faster results using hydroquinone in conjunction with ingredients that slough off dead surface cells, like prescription retinoids (Tri-Luma, for instance, blends a retinoid with hydroquinone, plus a topical steroid), milder over-the-counter retinol, or alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) serums, like glycolic acid. They all enhance penetration of the bleaching agent and speed up production of new, nonpigmented cells. AHAs may deactivate retinoids, so apply them separately. In addition to hydroquinone, you'll also find glycolic acid paired with milder lighteners, such as kojic or azelaic acid. Two to try: DDF Fade Gel 4 ($52, Sephora) and Palmer's Skin Success Age Spot Serum ($14, drugstores).

DIABETES DIVIDED BY BROWN RICE= HEALTHY/SAFE

Brown Rice Reduces Diabetes Risk

 

              The scientists examined rice consumption and diabetes risk in 39,765 men and 157,463 women in three large studies -- the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study and the Nurses’ Health Study I and II.
They analyzed responses to questionnaires completed every four years about diet, lifestyle, and health conditions.
After adjusting for age and other lifestyle and dietary risk factors, people who consumed five or more servings of white rice per week had a 17% increased risk of diabetes, compared to people who ate less than one serving per month.
But eating two or more servings of brown rice per week was associated with an 11% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared to eating less than one serving of brown rice per month.
White rice has a higher glycemic index than brown rice, the researchers say. That index is a measure of how fast a particular food raises blood glucose levels, compared with the same amount of glucose.
“The high glycemic index of white rice consumption is likely the consequence of disrupting the physical and botanical structure of rice grains during the refining process,” the authors write. “The other consequence of the refining process includes loss of fiber, vitamins, magnesium and other minerals, lignans, phytoestrogens, and phytic acid, many of which may be protective factors for diabetes risk.”
They recommend replacing white rice and other refined grains with brown rice to try to prevent type 2 diabetes.
               Brown rice, the researchers say, often does not generate as fast an increase in blood sugar levels after a meal.
Replacing white rice in your diet with brown rice may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

The finding is important because the consumption of white rice in the United States has increased dramatically in the past few decades, and about 18 million Americans have type 2 diabetes.

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say eating two or more servings of brown rice weekly seems to be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, they report, eating five or more servings of white rice per week is associated with an increased risk.
Qi Sun, MD, now an instructor of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues at Harvard estimate that replacing 50 grams daily of white rice (uncooked, equivalent to a one-third serving) with the same amount of brown rice would lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 16%.
Replacing the same amount of white rice with other whole grains, such as barley and wheat, is associated with a 36% reduced risk.
The study is published in the online journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
The researchers say the study is the first to specifically examine white rice vs. brown rice in relation to development of type2 diabetes among Americans.
“Rice consumption in the U.S. has dramatically increased in recent decades,” Sun says in a news release. “We believe replacing white rice and other refined grains with whole grains, including brown rice, would lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.”
White rice is created by removing  the bran and germ portions of brown rice. The authors say that more than 70% of rice eaten in the U.S. is white.

HEALING POWERS OF IPHONE ON ACNE

AcneApp Promises to Clear Skin With Light Therapy; Dermatologists Express Doubts

           iPhone users love their apps, so it's no surprise that AcneApp, a light-based therapy, is drawing interest from the blemish-prone who like the concept of zapping zits while talking to friends.

It's supposed to work like this: Download the application and hold the phone to the skin so the light therapy can do its work. Multitask if you wish, remembering to switch sides so your entire face gets the treatment.

But more than four months after its release, there are still no clinical studies proving it works. Other dermatologists express doubt it could help, and users are giving it mixed reviews -- from terrific to skeptical.
            AcneApp is listed as No. 1 in the medical category on iTunes for Jan. 27, yet the Apple store web site cautions that ''the app is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended for treatment of any disease or medical condition."
            AcneApp was developed by Houston dermatologist Greg Pearson, MD, who wasn't available to talk to WebMD but concedes in a YouTube video that studies need to be done to verify the app's effectiveness.
While light therapy for acne is sometimes effective, according to other dermatologists, they're skeptical the iPhone app has enough power to blast away zits.

TIPS ON HEALTHY FEEDING

Your body needs a variety of nutrients to function properly and stay healthy.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list of essential nutrients and examples of where to find them:

• Calcium, which is acquired from dairy products and leafy, dark-colored green vegetables.
• Potassium, acquired from bananas, raisins, spinach, nuts and fish.
• Fiber, found in legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
• Magnesium, from peas, black beans, spinach and almonds.
• Vitamin A, found in milk, eggs, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and carrots.
• Vitamin C, found in fruits such as strawberries, oranges and kiwi; and veggies such as broccoli and green peppers.
• Vitamin E, found in seeds and nuts, whole grains, avocados and spinach.

A NEW STUDY FINDINGS ON PROSTATE CANCER

Statins, Painkillers May Upset PSA Test Results

 

 Some of the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States may skew results of Postrate cancer screening tests, possibly causing errors in diagnoses, a new study finds.
A prostrate cancer diagnosis is typically based on an elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen)level, but new research shows that common drugs, including cholesterol-lowering statins and certain painkillers, may lower PSA levels.
"Our study reveals that men regularly consuming NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs], statins, and thiazide diuretics may have lower serum PSA levels compared to men who are not taking these medications," said Dr. Steven L. Chang, lead author of a paper published online Aug. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
"This could be a confounder when you're trying to screen for prostate cancer," added Dr. Lionel L. Bañez, assistant professor of urologic surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. "We should exercise caution in interpreting PSA results from patients who are taking any of these medications, especially those who are taking these medications for a long time."
But for now, men shouldn't worry unduly that their health is being compromised, said another expert.
"One PSA reading does not give accurate information," said Dr. Jay Brooks, chairman of hematology/oncology at Ochsner Health System in Baton Rouge, La. "You want to follow the trend over a number of years. It's time that makes a difference."
Other studies have suggested that these drugs as well as others used to treat enlarged prostate can lower PSA levels, but those studies suffered from various limitations, the authors reported.
Chang and his colleagues studied the effect of 10 common medications on PSA test readings in 1,864 men age 40 and older with no history of prostate cancer.
One year of using NSAIDs, statins or thiazide diuretics gave PSA readings 1%, 3% and 6% lower, respectively, than those for men not on one of these drugs.
The numbers were significantly higher after five years: 6%, 13% and 26% lower PSA levels, respectively.
When statins were combined with the diuretics over five years, PSA levels were lowered 36%, the researchers found. (But taking calcium channel blookers -- often prescribed for high blood pressure -- neutralized that effect.)
It's not known why these three classes of medications have this effect, but the finding merits further study, the researchers said.
"The reason why these medications are associated with a lower PSA are unclear, and therefore it is impossible at this time to determine the true implications of our findings," said Chang, who conducted the study while at the Stanford University School of Medicine but is now affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Given how many older men take one or more medications, and often take NSAIDs, statins, or thiazide diuretics, the findings could affect a vast number of people, the authors stated. (The American Urological Association recommends offering prostate cancer screening to men starting at age 40.)
"If future studies show that the difference in PSA has no bearing on the development of prostate cancer, then it may be necessary to lower the PSA threshold for recommending prostate needle biopsies in men who are taking NSAIDs, statins and thiazide diuretics," Chang said.
Another possibility is that these drugs may actually have a protective effect against cancer, researchers speculated.

Tom Cruise on the Universal Efficacy of Vitamins in Treating Every Medical Problem Known to Man

By Bachem Macuno

I sat down with award-winning actor (LISA--PLEASE FACT CHECK) Tom Cruise at Campanile recently to discuss recent breakthroughs in the use and application of Vitamins to address maladies which have up to now been addressed by other--and to Tom Cruise’s mind, less effective and possibly even harmful--methods

Your deciding to speak out publicly and authoritatively about medical matters makes you sort of anomalous among movie actors.

You know, you get to a point where you say enough is enough. People are being misled, badly cared for, and needlessly damaged by the attitudes prevalent in American Medicine, movie actors among them.

Like whom?

Well, take for example Christopher Reeve.

Who suffered massive spinal cord injuries in a riding accident.

Exactly. Now here is a man, and I care about Christopher Reeve because I think he is an incredibly talented man. But look at him; where has his career gone?

I, uh, hate to be the one to tell you this, but Mr. Reeve passed away last year.

You're kidding.

I wish I were.

Dammit. That is devastating to me--Could I get some more iced tea?--It's painful because I know if I'd spoken out earlier, he could've been saved. That's the tragedy of it. Well, it is what it is.

Can you give me some examples of medical situations that were treated more effectively with this alternate medical philosophy?

Sure. I can recall an incident on the set of ‘Days of Thunder’ where a stunt driver had a horrible, high-speed accident, just barreled into a wall, and unfortunately he had been harnessed incorrectly. He was screaming in agony, his legs and several ribs were obviously very badly broken, and the first instinct of everyone on the set was to get him airlifted to a medical treatment facility. Luckily, amid all of this hysterical panic, someone was clear-thinking enough to come to my trailer to notify me of what had happened. I sprinted to the scene and insisted the air paramedic be turned away--it was clear to me that what this man was most in need of was a handful of high-potency vitamins, which I administered with all due haste.

Really? This is an effective treatment for numerous compound fractures?

Well, not on its own, obviously. I had him carried to my trailer and placed in my sauna, where he could sweat out the pain-toxins that were coursing through his bloodstream.

Pain-toxins?

And I'll tell you, he had a lot of them. I insisted that he not be allowed to leave, or he would’ve never gotten them all out. I was holed up with this sweaty, moaning stuntman in my trailer for somewhere over a week, giving him enemas several times a day, before I let the crew in to see how well he had recovered. It was really amazing.

He was completely recovered?

Well, his legs had to be amputated because he had developed embolisms near the fractures, probably as a result of his body being too toxic and polluted to let the vitamins properly do their job. But it’s my understanding that he can now take deep breaths without sharp, stabbing pains. He’s an amazing man, and it’s a tremendously uplifting and illuminating story. He’s really the hero here.

What, beyond fractures, can vitamins properly address and treat?

The question is really what can’t they properly address and treat, and the answer is ‘very little.’ The evidence is what it is. To illustrate this, let me tell you the story of Amy Kaypool. She was an extra on the set of ‘Cocktail,’ in a scene where Bryan Brown and I were juggling several bottles of booze at once, a Bailey’s Comet—have you ever had a Bailey’s Comet?

No.

Oh, they’re amazing—Goldschlager, Rum, Schnapps, of course Bailey’s, then ignited and sprinkled with Cinnamon; just delicious. You should try one. Anyway, one was inadvertently knocked over, while lit, and spilled on this girl, who must’ve been wearing something very flammable, because in moments she was just engulfed in flames.

Oh my God.

Yeah. It was only luck that I was close enough to douse the flames.

Thank Heaven.

Unfortunately, it was bad luck. I doused the flames with Bacardi.

Oh, no.

It was awful! It was probably the most gruesome, heart-breaking thing I’ve ever witnessed. I am so grateful that I had a pocket full of multi-vitamins at the time; I don’t know what would’ve happened.

She wasn’t rushed to a hospital burn unit?

No way. Those people are quacks. Their methods have no basis in hard science whatsoever.

What is your Medical schooling background? Isn’t it true you dropped out of High School?

It’s true that I don’t have a diploma from an American High School—but what the Medical community doesn't want you to know is that the most highly-respected Medical minds in Europe or other countries don’t have US High School diplomas either.

Yes but..

As you may recall, I played a Doctor in 'Eyes Wide Shut.' Now this was a long shoot—Kubrick, you know, God rest his soul, but—anyway, I was absolutely immersed in this character—a licensed, practicing Doctor—for, as I say, well over a year. So it’s not like I don’t have the experience, or know how these guys think. But, about the girl..

Amy Kaypool?

Yes. Now, usually, these types of burns are just catastrophic and irreparable, or so goes the thinking of the best minds in American Medicine.

But they were, in fact, wrong?

No, they were dead-on. We kept her in a storage closet at the sound stage, fed her countless vitamins and gallons—drums—of cleansing Green Tea, but unfortunately they didn’t address the infection that set in on her burns. This was one of the very rare instances where antibiotics might’ve addressed the problem effectively, with, of course, massive amounts of vitamins.

It sounds like it was a hopeless situation.

Well, I never gave up hope. I tried many times to free her from certain harmful memories and talk to her about past traumas.

Did it help?

Not really. All she wanted to talk about was the burns and the enormous amount of pain she was in, and if there wasn’t some way we could give her some painkillers, which obviously wasn’t the answer. My god, you would not believe how much pus there was. Puddles.

Do you feel responsible?

That situation was what it was. You know who should feel responsible? Western Medicine. And the pharmaceutical industry. They’re busy synthesizing and manufacturing drugs, because it’s a billion dollar industry. That’s why there’s a drug for this, that, and the other thing. It’s ridiculous.

What should the drug companies be doing?

Well, obviously there’s a lot of work to be done in the area of vitamin research. This is such a no-brainer. Think about it—We have vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E.

Yes?

What about vitamin F? Vitamin G? We’ve got the whole rest of the alphabet of undiscovered vitamins that nobody is pursuing. It’s so obvious, it boggles the mind.

Do you have anything more to say about Post-Partum Depression?

Just that I'm sorry things were taken the wrong way. I adore Brooke. I just think she's the victim here. The Medical Community is playing on women's tendency to be needy and want fixing. So they say 'Take this pill.' Let's face it, women have a lot of mental problems in general. They're always saying 'I'm depressed, I lack energy, I can't pay attention. I fear social situations. I'm tired of living this lie.' But trapping them into a life of medication isn't the answer. Of course, question it and they rally to defend pills like battered women defend their husbands. Bitches are stupid. I say that with love and understanding.

Now, can you tell me anything about Narconon?

It's the most effective drug treatment in the world, bar none. It's the most rewarding work I've ever done.

I hope you won't give up acting for it!

Ha ha! No, but the success stories are so inspiring. Like--well, I want to respect everyone's privacy, so forget Steven Segal, but--here's a story of triumph, and I know he won't mind--Andy Rooney.

'60 Minutes' Andy Rooney?

The man had it all, and then lost it due to a crippling addiction to methamphetamine and crack cocaine. He was reduced to street prostitution, rambling about "did you ever notice how if you suck enough cock on meth you get a blood-blister on your tongue? Boy I sure have." It was awful.

That is ghastly.

You should have seen him when I found the guy. He had been shooting meth until his veins collapsed; he had sores and absesses everywhere from dirty needles. With his shirt off, he was covered with bruises from 'muscle hits;' he looked like he had been sprayed with rubber bullets.

This is a combination of addictions with the highest known recidivism rates in drug treatment. How did you get him sober?

Sit-ups. The addictions were literally swept away by vitamins and a rigorous abdominal exercize regimen.

Are you serious?

Absolutely. You should see his midsection now. So taut. He can hold paperback books in his abs. They look like they're chiselled, polished marble. You've got to check them out. They're awesome. I've got some pictures at home, I could send you some of my extras.

I think I understand

You're in pretty good shape. Do you work out?

A few times a week.

Where?

Uh, LA Fitness.

Good for you. I can tell by the way you carry yourself. You look good. Vitamin?

No thank you. Alright, fractures, burns, addiction—what else can vitamins effectively address?

Certainly all mental illnesses are better treated with a single Flintstones vitamin than any possible drug company solution, whether you’re talking about schizophrenics, the clinically depressed, homosexuals, dangerous psychotics—

Homosexuality?

Absolutely. I know a man—a famous actor, very successful, really underrated—who suffered for a long time from the illness. Oh, he was always in a heterosexual relationship. My God, he had more beards than Artemus Gordon—but inside, he knew he was sick. Then he started taking vitamins, and the change was awesome. You should’ve seen him. He was giddy, he was jumping around on couches like a crazy man with all his new vitality, he was kissing women without getting physically sick. Obviously, he became a huge proponent of vitamin treatment therapy.

And it cured his gayness?

Completely. Let’s just say that busboy over there—the one with the greasy hair—came over and pulled out a massive segment of babyleg and laid it on the table, probably uncircumcised..

That seems unlikely..

Shut the hell up. I mean, it’s just for argument’s sake. Say he did. If this actor was sitting at the table when he did that, and that busboy came over and laid it on the table with a thick-sounding slap in all its veiny glory, as long as the guy kept taking his vitamins, he wouldn’t be affected in the least.

(Concerned) You’re sure eating a lot of those.

I’m almost out.

What happens when you go without vitamins too long?

My judgement is impaired when my vitamin levels fall too low. For instance, last year I went for a hike, forgot my vitamins and vegetable juices, and before I knew it I fired Pat Kingsley, the most powerful and effective public relations person in entertainment, and hired my baby sister to replace her. It happened that quickly. I saw myself doing it, but it was like a slow-motion car wreck; I couldn’t stop it. Thank God someone gave me a Clif Bar and a Naked Juice, I was this close to firing my CAA agents and hiring my Uncle Earl. Who I love, but--let's just say my Uncle is my Uncle.

That would be a difficult point to dispute.

Do you have any vitamins?

No.

How about at home?

Uh, no. I'm pretty sure I have some Cap’n Crunch though; it’s fortified with 8 essential vitamins and nutrients, I think.

Sounds good, let’s go have some. Do you have a roommate?

No, I live alone.

Great, we’ll take my car.

THE SOURSOP ALTERNATIVE

THE SOURSOP ALTERNATIVE

For ages ago, chemotherapy held the aces in the management of cancer. It is an excruciatingly painful treatment that makes presidents cry like babies.And it also shaves the hair of the heads of queens. People going through chemotherapy treatment are a pitiable sight. While destroying the cancer cells in the body, Chemotherapy is blind to other normal cells;it destroys the cells in the stomach, the hair and the skin. For many cancer patients who want a chance to live,chemotherapy is a neccesary evil.
But now the tears can stop.Soursop fruits has been found to be tender to cancer patients. Found on Graviola tree. Soursop fruits is a merciful intervention in the treatment of all kinds of cancer. Findings from various studies have shown that the fruit contains natural cancer killers that are 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. The good news is that this wonder fruit targets only the cancerous cells and leaves other cells to blossom.
Extensive researches by the National cancer institute NCI, Catholic university of South Korea and the purdue University revealed that the fruit do not cause extreme nausea, weight and hair loss. A statement fron the NCI, says, " It protects the immune system and cancer patients generally feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of treatment.
Specifically, extract from the Graviola tree are said to like malignant cells in 12 types of cancer and those not impair healthy cells in the process ."
However, there is raging controversy over the mass of soursop fruits its acceptabilty by oncologists. Despite the fact that researches on the fruit dated back to over two decades back, it remains curious that findings on the graviola tree from the amazon rainforest were not made public until recently.

THE SOURSOP ALTERNATIVE

For ages ago, chemotherapy held the aces in the management of cancer. It is an excruciatingly painful treatment that makes presidents cry like babies.And it also shaves the hair of the heads of queens. People going through chemotherapy treatment are a pitiable sight. While destroying the cancer cells in the body, Chemotherapy is blind to other normal cells;it destroys the cells in the stomach, the hair and the skin. For many cancer patients who want a chance to live,chemotherapy is a neccesary evil.
But now the tears can stop.Soursop fruits has been found to be tender to cancer patients. Found on Graviola tree. Soursop fruits is a merciful intervention in the treatment of all kinds of cancer. Findings from various studies have shown that the fruit contains natural cancer killers that are 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. The good news is that this wonder fruit targets only the cancerous cells and leaves other cells to blossom.
Extensive researches by the National cancer institute NCI, Catholic university of South Korea and the purdue University revealed that the fruit do not cause extreme nausea, weight and hair loss. A statement fron the NCI, says, " It protects the immune system and cancer patients generally feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of treatment.
Specifically, extract from the Graviola tree are said to like malignant cells in 12 types of cancer and those not impair healthy cells in the process ."
However, there is raging controversy over the mass of soursop fruits its acceptabilty by oncologists. Despite the fact that researches on the fruit dated back to over two decades back, it remains curious that findings on the graviola tree from the amazon rainforest were not made public until recently.

HOW TO STOP SMOKING FOREVER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

The Facts and only the Facts

Take a Gamble; Smoke

Self Confidence

Test Yourself

Evaluation

About Cigarettes

The Effects Of Nicotine

In The Beginning

Seven Day Stretch

How To Handle The Craving For Nicotine

Handle The Reasons For Not Smoking

Quit Now Not Tomorrow

When You Quit Smoking

What Else Can I Do

What to Do About Withdrawals

Stop Smoking Self Help Guide

INTRODUCTION
We present this book to you to help you quit smoking forever. The first week is the
roughest. If you can make it just one week, you will be on your way to be tobacco free
for life. Being healthy is the main reason to stop smoking. You will DIE if you continue
to smoke.

THE FACTS AND ONLY THE FACTS
If you are thinking of quitting, do you know how to quit and control the need to smoke
that cigarette? Why do you smoke? If you are still smoking, ask yourself “Am I ready to
quit smoking”? Can I quit? You must be ready to quit smoking in order to quit and
stop.

There are three factors which will determine your success:
1. You must be ready to quit smoking.
2. You must have faith in yourself to realize you are able to quit.
3. You must remember, your health should be the most important aspect of your
life. Smoking inhibits life.

Many people try to quit smoking, but cannot quit for several reasons. You might have
been smoking for a long time and it’s a “habit” to pick that cigarette up. Many people
think about quitting, talk about quitting, and even try to quit several times. You might
be one of those who have tried several times to quit, but it doesn’t last long and you
start smoking again. Nicotine reliability will be the hardest part to adjust in the quest to
stop smoking. In order to quit, you must be ready and willing to quit.

TAKE A GAMBLE; SMOKE
IF YOU SMOKE:
Statistics show you will be twelve times more likely to die from lung cancer.
Statistics show you will be ten times more likely to die from some form of lung disease.
Statistics show you will be ten times more likely to die from cancer of the larynx.
Statistics show you will be six times more likely to die of heart disease.
Statistics show you will be twice as likely to die of a stroke.

The above statistics are overwhelming. Look at the odds against you and the medical
benefits to you if you quit smoking.

Did you know that your heath insurance premiums will go down when you stop
smoking. Insurance companies do not like to give away money, so if you are not a
smoker, you are a heather person. You are rewarded with lower premiums. This saves
you money and you are healthy.

Another factor is the cost involved in smoking. An average pack of cigarettes is $2.00 a
pack. You smoke one pack a day at $14.00 a week, $56.00 a month, and $728.00 a
year. Let’s say you have been smoking for 20 years – that’s $14,560 in 20 years – up in
smoke! If you smoke two packs a day just double all these figures. That is almost
$30,000. A good down payment on the house of your dreams.

Smoking when you are pregnant is a big NO – NO. When you smoke with an unborn
child inside you, you are giving that unborn the smoking habit. The child does not have
a chance to decide, for itself, whether to smoke or not. Imagine, being born addicted to
cigarette

SELF CONFIDENCE
Let’s work on the self confidence aspect. You want to be successful, but how do you
accomplish this? Answer the following question – “What can you do to reduce the
desire to smoke every time it hits you, and what will you do until the urge passes”?

This book will help you in your battle with tobacco. You will be able to resist the urge to
smoke when the urge comes and you will be to resist until the urge passes.

You also need to decide why you smoke – for the physical, mental or emotional need?
Each reason has a different solution. This is why you must decide. You can then take
the correct path to be a healthier person.

Let’s take a brief test to help you determine why you smoke. When you take this test, it
is very important to be “Truthful” and “Honest”. The only way you will be able to quit is
to be honest and sincere with yourself. The “want” has to be there.

Test Yourself
MY MOST IMPORTANT REASONS FOR SMOKING

Circle the appropriate number on the right. The meanings are on the left:

1 – Not at all

2 – Now and then

3 – Repeatedly

4 – Habitually

1. (a) I smoke when I need a pickup. 1 2 3 4

(b) I smoke to keep from slowing down. 1 2 3 4

2. (a) I smoke for the pleasure of it. 1 2 3 4

(b) I like to light up when I am comfortable and relaxed. 1 2 3 4

3. (a) I smoke when I’m angry. 1 2 3 4

(b) I smoke when I’m anxious. 1 2 3 4

(c) I smoke when I’m tense. 1 2 3 4

(d) I smoke when I’m depressed. 1 2 3 4

4. (a) I get anxious when I think I might run out of cigarettes. 1 2 3 4

(b) I get anxious if I must go someplace where I will not
be able to smoke when I really want to. 1 2 3 4

5. (a) I smoke a cigarette within 30 minutes of getting
up in the morning. 1 2 3 4

(b) I smoke when I’m not feeling well. 1 2 3 4

(c) I smoke a pack or more a day. 1 2 3 4

6. (a) Sometimes I smoke just to keep my hands busy. 1 2 3 4

(b) I smoke when I get bored. 1 2 3 4

EVALUATION
Scoring high in question #1 signifies you smoke for stimulation or to give you energy
during the day. You may smoke to keep you going or to get through a task you are
working on.

Scoring high in question #2 signifies you smoke to relax, such as work breaks, after
completing a significant job, with that morning cup of coffee or alcoholic beverage.

Scoring high in question #3 signifies you smoke to deal with mixed feelings you have in
your life – anger, anxiety and maybe depression.

Question #4 deals psychological issues such as running out of cigarettes or not being
allowed to smoke, such as a non smoking facility.

Question #5 signifies you are chemically dependent on cigarettes.

Question #6 indicates you smoke when you are bored, or must have something to do
with your hands.

Each person smokes for a different reason, but by answering the previous questions,
we can better determine why you smoke, and how to help you quit smoking. Neither
heroin or cocaine are as addictive as nicotine.

ABOUT CIGARETTES
Why is smoking so habit forming? Nicotine! Why do you have such a hard time
quitting, and feel so bad, even if you smoke only a few cigarettes each day.

When you smoke, the nicotine creates a biochemical response to your body that
immediately affects your mood, ability to reason, and your metabolism. The more you
smoke, the more you are becoming chemically dependent on the nicotine.

THE EFFECTS OF NICOTINE
Within seconds of the smoke entering your body, it affects your central nervous system
and other parts of your body. When stimulated by nicotine, portions of the brain think
and function more clearly. Other parts of the brain, when stimulated, help you feel
relaxed and less troubled.

Certain hormones produced in the body are affected by nicotine – causing the chemical
dependency to nicotine and the desire for a cigarette. Heavy smokers become
dependent on elevated levels of hormones, incited by nicotine, which causes the
addiction. They need a cigarette at certain times of the day. After the stimulation of the
hormones falters, another cigarette is needed. If the cigarette does not come, the
craving starts.

IN THE BEGINNING
Exercise and physical movement are significant keys to quitting. As you exercise, you
begin to build confidence in yourself and begin to like what you see. Exercise gives you
energy and the ability to deal with anxiety. The smell of cigarettes becomes disgusting.
After you have quit smoking, and the craving begins, get up and move around. This will
stimulate your body in other ways. This exercise will give your body the lift it desires at
the time.

SEVEN DAY STRETCH
At this time, consider the following question:
How and when do you want to quit smoking?
There are actually two ways to quit smoking – instantly (cold turkey) or step-by-step.
When you quit step-by-step, miscellaneous methods are used to taper off before that
last cigarette. Some people are able to quit instantly, while others may have to taper off
slowly. For a heavy smoker, a nicotine patch might be the best route to proceed.

Answer the following questions in order to determine which route to take for yourself.
1. One of the most important things to me at this time is to quit smoking.
Yes No Not Sure
2. I don’t need a cigarette to help me through a tough problem.
Yes No Not Sure
3. I have to quit smoking and my reasons are good enough to do it now.
Yes No Not Sure
4. If I quit this minute, I know I can find a way to resist the craving to smoke, even if
it is strong.
Yes No Not Sure
If you answered yes to the above four questions, you should be able to quit immediately
and instantly. First, let’s give you some pointers on how to quit and not start again.
After reading the following, set a time to quit. If not immediately, set a date and do it.

What about the doubts you may be feeling now?
Most smokers will get a sense of doubt when they read the questions above. You
might
not have the confidence in yourself and your capability to resist the urge to smoke, the
craving that goes along with wanting that cigarette, or the ability to find a substitute for
that cigarette. In order to have the confidence to quit, you (1) must find another way to
handle the urge to smoke when the craving begins and (2) learn to deal with why you
starting smoking at all. We will answer these questions in order that when you are
ready to quit smoking, you will have the confidence in yourself to quit.

HOW TO HANDLE THE CRAVING OF NICOTINE
You will need defenses in place to help you quit. EACH OF THESE WORK. You may
use one, all, or a combination of several to achieve your goal. The urge to smoke is
immediate, and usually lasts for five minutes. If you can resist for that period of time,
you reduce the urge.
1. Take a deep breath, hold it for a few seconds, and exhale as if you had just
taken your first puff on a cigarette. A deep breath allows you to take in a
maximum amount of oxygen, and exhaling lets out large quantities of carbon
dioxide. This results in a feeling of relaxation.
2. Take a sip of water several times during this five minute period. Drinking the
water will give you something to do with your hands and also reduce the desire
to smoke. Drinking water will also help flush the nicotine out of your body.
3. Choose a substitute for the cigarette by putting something else in your mouth – a
toothpick, stirrer, etc.
4. Do something for the next five minutes which will keep you entirely busy and
focused on what you are doing. This will distract you from the craving.
5. Chew a piece of gum or hard candy.
6. Get up and move around for five minutes. It will help the urge to smoke to pass.
7. Use a nicotine patch as replacement therapy.

HANDLE THE REASONS FOR NOT SMOKING

Become more energetic without cigarettes.

Relax and enjoy the life without cigarettes.

Deal with your anxieties without a cigarette.

Deal with psychological dependence.

Deal with chemical dependency on nicotine.

Keep your hands busy fighting boredom.

QUIT NOW NOT TOMORROW
First, you need to set a date when you are going to quit. Let’s give it one week from
today. In one week, you will have had numerous occasions to practice with your
defenses. Eight days from today will be the end of your smoking habit.

Days 1 and 2

Scrutinize your smoking behavior on days 1 and 2. Each time you light up a cigarette,
ask yourself the following questions:
1. Why am I smoking this cigarette?
2. Would this be an easy one or a difficult one to do without?
3. If I did not smoke this cigarette, what would I do instead?

Day 3

Let’s get out and test your defenses today.
At least once today, use your defenses to shoot down the urge to smoke.
During the five minutes that it will take for the urge to pass, try out some of your
defenses. Try one, or all, or find a combination that works for you.

Day 4

Today is an important day. Don’t smoke one or two of the cigarettes you feel will be
most difficult to give up.

Remember, this is only practice, and don’t become distressed if you can’t give one of
those difficult cigarettes up. Review your defenses to see which ones will help you get
through this particular stage.

If you were unable to skip that difficult cigarette and failed, go back and review the
reasons you were not able to skip that cigarette. Below are some of the most common
reasons failure occurs:

Chemical properties of addiction
You feel lousy because you can’t smoke that cigarette at that particular time. As stated
before, nicotine patches will relieve some of these feelings.

Social pressures
It may be difficult, at first, to continue some of your activities, such as the weekly card
party or coffee break. Let others know you are trying to quit and ask for their
encouragement. Surround yourself with non smokers. For a while, you might even
have to avoid the parties, etc. to not be around smokers. Surround yourself with
positive things, not the thing such as smoking that you are trying to stop.

Tension and negative emotion
An emergency comes up and your first instinct is to have a cigarette. Choose another
option, such as the breathing techniques. Disengage yourself from the situation that is
causing you stress. Exercise.

Days 5, 6 and 7

You are on the home stretch now. For the next three days, your objective is to cut the
amount of cigarettes you normally smoke in half. If you smoke a pack a day, cut down
to 10 cigarettes a day, or even better, less than the 10. Your goal is to achieve positive
results on day 7. Keep track of your cigarettes on the log , and continue to decrease
your dependency on nicotine.

Still have doubts? The chemical dependency of nicotine on your body is a strong one.
You might have been smoking for a number of years and this is something very strong.
You may want to discuss the use of a patch or gum with your doctor. These methods
will help you slowly eliminate the need for nicotine. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE ON THE
PATCH. You could experience a dangerous overdose of nicotine.

Pregnant women should not smoke, use the patch or gum. Smokers with any heart
problems should talk with their physician.

WHEN YOU QUIT SMOKING
You need to get rid of those reminders in your home and office which remind you about
smoking. Throw away or give away those leftover cigarettes and lighters, ashtrays,
matches, and anything else that could be associated with smoking. Why should you
force yourself to resist the urge to smoke when it is far simpler to just remove the
reminders. If you keep a pack of cigarettes in your home or office, there is a good
chance that you may pick one up.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO
Consult your doctor in order to find out what types of programs are available for the
person wishing to quit smoking. Several programs are available such as the nicotine
patch and nicotine gum. There are hotlines to call to help remain smokeless. Hypnosis
works for some people. Contact your local hospitals for programs also.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT WITHDRAWALS
Dizziness may happen during the first couple of days. Take a quick break, it will pass.

Headaches may surface at any time during the first couple of weeks. Try to relax.
Take any routine remedy for headache, a cold cloth on the back of your neck, or ease
the stress by taking a short walk.

Tiredness may result during the first few weeks, but if you meditate or relax during the
first few weeks, it will pass.

Coughing may actually increase during the first few days because the residue from the
smoke has not been flushed from your system.

Tightness in the chest may occur in the first few days. Rest and take deep breaths and
this will go away.

Sleeping problems may occur in the first few days. Try to stay away from drinks that
have a high caffeine content. Try not to exercise too strenuously in the hours prior to
bedtime. A hot bath prior to bedtime may also be helpful.

Constipation may occur in the first month after you quit. If this occurs, eat foods with a
high fiber content, drink plenty of fluids, and do some light exercise.

Concentration may tend to wander during the first few weeks. Be ready for this, take a
break or do something physical for a short period of time.

STOP SMOKING SELF HELP GUIDE
The following form will help you in your efforts to quit smoking. The main objective is to
keep track of the number of cigarettes you smoke each day, the time of day, where you
were, why you smoked the cigarette, and who you smoked the cigarette with. When
you write something down, it tends to mean more to you. It is important that you write
your name in every instance.

The number of cigarettes is important because this will counteract your consumption.
Time of day will help you figure out when you smoke the most. If you find you are
smoking more at a certain location, try to stay away as much as possible. It helps not
to be around other smokers. Why, will help you decide your needs. Who, will help you
determine the people that smoke and tells you who to stay away from in your beginning
a new smoke free life.

Name ________________________________________________
# of Cigarette ________________________________________________
Time of Day ________________________________________________
Where you Were ________________________________________________
Why you Smoked It ________________________________________________
Who you Smoked it with ________________________________________________

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Name ________________________________________________
# of Cigarette ________________________________________________
Time of Day ________________________________________________
Where you Were ________________________________________________
Why you Smoked It ________________________________________________
Who you Smoked it with ________________________________________________

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Name ________________________________________________
# of Cigarette ________________________________________________
Time of Day ________________________________________________
Where you Were ________________________________________________
Why you Smoked It ________________________________________________
Who you Smoked it with ________________________________________________

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Name ________________________________________________
# of Cigarette ________________________________________________
Time of Day ________________________________________________
Where you Were ________________________________________________
Why you Smoked It ________________________________________________
Who you Smoked it with ________________________________________________

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Name ________________________________________________
# of Cigarette ________________________________________________
Time of Day ________________________________________________
Where you Were ________________________________________________
Why you Smoked It ________________________________________________
Who you Smoked it with ________________________________________________

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WHAT IS ZITS

Acne
Also called: Pimples, Zits
Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.
No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn’t cause acne, but stress can make it worse.
If you have acne
• Clean your skin gently
• Try not to touch your skin
• Avoid the sun
Treatments for acne include medicines and creams.