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Your Life-Your Choice Issue 01
Your Life - Your Choice October, 1997
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Welcome to the first issue of Your Life - Your Choice. A FREE monthly
subscription based newsletter geared to informing YOU about all forms
of alternative and complimentary health and medical choices.
Although traditional medicine provides us with a valuable resource, there
are many gaps within the system. Alternative or complimentary medicines
can play a very important role in filling those gaps.
The role of this newsletter is to inform you of the numerous options that
are available to you, and provide you with resources for additional
information.
This newsletter is meant to educate and inform. It is not intended to
diagnose or prescribe. As the editor of Your Life - Your Choice, I
encourage you to consult with a reliable professional in your area in
regards to any specific health issue.
Brigitte Syneasel
Editor
Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More!
Your life is your choice - don't make it the doctor's choice!
http://www.odyssey.on.ca/~b.synesael/yourlife
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Section 2. TESTIMONIES FOR SUCCESS
Dear Brigitte;
I wanted to share an experience I had that made my life a lot
healthier and less painful by supplementing my diet. I was
diagnosed with dysplasia of the breast about 6 years ago. It
started out with just a single tender spot on the right breast and
slowly spread to infect both breasts. The result was similar but
more severe to being in the ninth month of pregnancy for 5 years.
Because of my family history, I am considered a high risk for
breast cancer, therefore I went for regular checkups and mammograms.
My doctor routinely inquired about the pain of the dysplasia and
asked if I was in need of pain killers. He stated the longer I could
go without the better, as I would be dependant on them for the rest
of my life. (Dysplasia is the mutation of new cell growth) I was
introduced to herbal products by a family member about a year and a
half ago and am now totally pain free with no need of painkillers
and no side affects, other than I feel healthier, have more energy,
and have lost an unneeded ten pounds. I believe that every woman
should be taking a supplement with a concentration of
indole-3-carbinols, which is the active ingredient in Broccoli,
Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, etc. The ingredient that all Cancer
Societies recommend that women should have. My children get
it everyday as well because I don't believe any of us get enough
NUTRITOUS vegetables in our diet.
Laurie
Ontario
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Dear Brigitte,
My grandson is 9 years old and has always been a pleasant child,
helpful and eager to please (for short periods of time). However,
at school especially, he was having difficulty concentrating and
paying attention. He would leave his seat without permission, and
be resentful of taking direction from teachers or anyone.
Being his Grandma, I have lots of time to look into how to help
this sometimes moody, sometimes happy little boy. I talked to
parents, neighbours and everyone. Finally I heard about an herbal
supplement that was having good results. His parents agreed that
it was worth a try.
About 3 weeks after taking his herbs we all noticed that he was
more agreeable and not so jumpy. Even his teacher mentioned he
was quicker and was taking more interest in finishing his work
without complaints.
It is now about 8 months since we started this herbal supplement
and his whole attitude has improved tremendously. He wants to please
rather than disrupt and is much more calm and relaxed. He gets along
better at school and with his peers. He is a much happier child. His
teacher has commented on his improved attitude and wishes she had more
students like him. Herbal supplements are wonderful! I use them; our
children do and now my grandson does.
Connie
Ontario
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If you, or someone you know, have a testimony you'd like to share,
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should include the method of treatment used without naming industry
specific brands. For example: "through the use of herbs" is
permitted. However "by using XYZ herbs" is not. All submissions are
subject to responsible editing and any reference made to an industry
specific product will be edited out as this section is not intended
to be an advertising platform.
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Section 3.
DISPELLING VACCINATION MYTHS:
An introduction to the contradictions between medical science and
immunization policy.
by Alan Phillips
INTRODUCTION
Is there a legitimate controversy?
When my son began his routine vaccination series at age 2
months, I did not know there were any risks associated with
immunizations. But the clinic's literature contained a contradiction:
the chances of a serious adverse reaction to the DPT vaccine were 1
in 1750, while his chances of dying from pertussis each year were 1
in several million. When I pointed this out to the physician, he
angrily disagreed, and stormed out of the room mumbling, "I guess I
should read that sometime..." Soon thereafter I learned of a child
who had been permanently disabled by a vaccine, so I decided to
investigate for myself. My findings have so alarmed me that I feel
compelled to share them; hence, this report.
Health authorities credit vaccines for disease declines,
and assure us of their safety and effectiveness. Yet these seemingly
rock-solid assumptions are directly contradicted by health statistics,
medical studies, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) reports, and reputable research scientists from
around the world. In fact, infectious diseases declined steadily for
decades prior to vaccinations, U.S. doctors report thousands of serious
vaccine reactions each year including hundreds of deaths and permanent
disabilities, fully vaccinated populations have experienced epidemics,
and researchers attribute dozens of chronic immunological and
neurological conditions to mass immunization programs.
There are hundreds of published medical studies documenting
vaccine failure and adverse effects, and dozens of books written by
doctors, researchers, and independent investigators that reveal serious
flaws in immunization theory and practice. Ironically, most
pediatricians and parents are completely unaware of these findings.
However, this has begun to change in recent years, as a growing number
of parents and healthcare providers around the world are becoming
aware of the problems and starting to question the use of widespread,
mandatory vaccinations.
My point is not to tell anyone whether or not to vaccinate,
but rather, with the utmost urgency, to point out some very good
reasons why everyone should examine the facts before deciding whether
or not to submit to the procedure. As a new parent, I was shocked to
discover the absence of a legal mandate or professional ethic requiring
pediatricians to be fully informed, and to see first-hand the prevalence
of physicians who are applying practices based on incomplete--and in some
cases, outright mis--information.
Though only a brief introduction, this report contains
sufficient evidence to warrant further investigation by all
concerned, which I highly recommend. You will find that this is
the only way to get an objective view, as the controversy is a highly
emotional one.
A note of caution: Be careful trying to discuss this subject
with a pediatrician. Most have staked their identities and reputations
on the presumed safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and thus have
difficulty acknowledging evidence to the contrary. The first
pediatrician I attempted to share my findings with yelled angrily at
me when I calmly brought up the subject. The misconceptions have very
deep roots. ...
... This report by Alan Phillips contains very powerful research, and
as the editor of Your Life-Your Choice I felt it was important to
share this with you. I extend my apologies in that the findings of Alan
are too lengthy to include within this newsletter. I strongly encourage
you to go to the Your Life-Your Choice website;
http://www.odyssey.on.ca/~b.synesael/yourlife/issue1.html where this
article is featured in its entirety. As parents, we owe it to our
children to investigate this further. As adults, we owe it to ourselves
to discover how facts can be manipulated. Alan will uncover the 10 myths
and truths of vaccinations. He'll also share with you the resources that
support his findings and where YOU can acquire additional information on
this highly controversial issue.
Brigitte Synesael
Editor of Your Life - Your Choice
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Section 4. ACUPUNCTURE - A NEW OLD TRADITION
Christopher C. Browne
Christopher Browne is a certified Doctor of Acupuncture. His studies
were conducted at Colombo South General Hospital, Sri Lanka (known as
the largest and best teaching facility in the world of Acupuncture).
He has acquired a D.AC., Ph.D in Acupuncture and is one of 4 C.A.P.'s
(Certified Addiction Professional) in Canada. Among other associations,
he is a founder member of the Comonwealth Institute of Acupuncture &
Natural Medicines. Christopher Browne accepts appointments at
117 Grand Ave, London, Ontario, N6C 1L9 and can be reached at
(519)439-0854.
In North America, one of the most highly industrialized societies
in the world, people are enjoying a very affluent lifestyle, free of the
life depravities common in many developing countries. However, millions
of people suffer from various kinds of non-infectious, chronic,
constitutional and aging induced degenerative ailments. Our intense
industrialization and urbanization have produced a very complicated
competitive and fast moving society which produces constant emotional
and mental strain or "stress". How to cope with stress related ailments
effectively is fast becoming our main concern.
Today, more and more people are seeking alternative therapies.
This trend has been very conscious over the past two decades. In 1972,
the news of Acupuncture Anesthesia from China surged all over the world.
This focused attention on oriental medicine has been practiced as a
genuine medicine in China and other far eastern countries for the past
three thousand years. Today, more and more western medical professionals
have started studying and practicing Acupuncture. The demand has been
increasing yearly.
The World Health Organization has adopted Acupuncture, moxibustion and
Chinese Herbology as an alternative medicine. It has been actively
promoting its understanding and development all over the world.
Oriental medicine is growing in popularity steadily in spite of its
rather unintelligible science, for these reasons:
1. It is an empirical medicine which has been developed, and systemized,
and has survived for 3,000 years among Asian people.
2. It is effective for non-infectious, chronic, constitutional and
degenerative disorders and stress-related ailments, which have not been
adequately coped with by conventional medicine.
3. It is based on a philosophy that the human being is part of nature;
our body is controlled by the universal law (Natural Law); therefore we
have to live in harmony with nature as much as possible. This philosophy
matches the demands of modern people who have been deprived of living in
harmony with nature because of the rapid urbanization and it's artificial
environment.
4. It emphasizes the holistic approach towards ailments and the diseased
person; the patient is treated just as a whole being with union of body,
mind and spirit, instead of being treated as a diseased body. The
therapist's relationship towards the patient is emphatic, personal and
close.
5. It is very natural, safe and has virtually no side effects. The most
commonly accepted theory is the "Nerve-reflex Theory". It holds that
when abnormal conditions occur in an internal organ, alterations take
place in the skin and muscle related to that organ via the nervous system.
The nervous system extending through the internal organs, the skin and
the subcutaneous tissue and muscles, constantly transmit information about
the physical condition to the spinal cord and the brain. These information
impulses set up a reflex action that cause symptoms of internal organic
disorders to manifest themselves on the surface areas of the body as
hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity, spasm, contraction, tightness or
lumping of the muscles, discolouration, dryness or oiliness of the skin,
etc. At the same time, the ultimate relation of the internal organs and
external ones has the reverse effect too. I.e. stimulation on the skin
and the muscles from the outside are transmitted to the inside via the
nervous system.
It is in these areas that Acupuncture and moxibustion has
utilized this relationship to its advantage. In fact it has been
scientifically verified that Acupuncture and moxibustion can cause
dilation of the vessels and increase the overall blood and lymph
circulation, increase the production of blood cells, activate the
hormone secretion and immune system, relax the contracted or spastic
muscles etc. It is now believed that Acupuncture releases endorphins.
Bruce Pomeranzs M.D. (McGill), Ph.D. (Harvard), Professor of
Neurobiology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada pioneer scientific
worker on the Endorphin Mechanism found that it is by this mechanism
that Acupuncture has it's analgesic effect.
Medical professionals as well as the public in our western
countries are conditioned to believe that Oriental medicine, especially
Acupuncture can be effective only for "pain relief". However, in the
Asian and some European countries these treatments have been applied to
almost every kind of ailment and the public are more aware of its merits
and demerits.
Popular belief is that Oriental medicine is more effective for
non-infectious, chronic, constitutional and aging induced diseases,
while Western medicine is very effective for acute, infectious and
mechanical disorders. The World Health Organization has put forward a
similar list of disorders, which lend themselves to Oriental medicines.
>From my clinical experiences, the most commonly treatable ailments by
Acupuncture and moxibustion are:
1. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Acute chronic gastritis stomach or duodenum ulcers, diarrhea,
constipation, hemorrhoids, chronic liver and gall bladder problems,
heartburn, nausea, stomach cramps, etc.
2. DERMATOLOGICAL SYSTEM
Eczema, acne, strophulus, itchy skin, hives, warts, freckles, herpes
zoster, hair loss problems, etc.
3. EYES, EARS AND NOSE
Eye strain, stye, conjunctivitis, cataracts, iritis, blood-shot eyes,
ear-ache, ringing in the ears, hearing difficulties, menieres syndrome,
sinus problems, rhinitis, stuffed nose, snoring, etc.
4. EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHIATRIC
Depression, insomnia, neurosis, stress and tension, irritability,
senile dementia, etc.
5. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Diabetes, thyroid problems, gout, etc.
6. GENITO URINARY SYSTEM
Urethritis, cystitis, painful or irregular menstruation, pregnancy
induced problems, proctitis, urination problems, frequent or infrequent
nephrosis, kidney malfunction, impotency, menopausal syndrome, etc.
7. MOUTH
Stomatitis, sore tongue, toothache, tonsillitis, etc.
8. MOTHER AND INFANT
Insufficient lactation, mastitis, habitual miscarriage, morning
sickness, malposition of the fetus, bedwetting, night crying,
hyperactivity, auto intoxication, habitual vomiting, etc.
9. MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Stiff or painful neck or shoulders, backache (acute or chronic),
sciatica, arthritis, tendonitis, rheumatism.
10. HEAD
Headaches, migraine, neuralgia (facial, intercostal, etc.) facial
paralysis, numbness in the hands and feet, post stroke syndrome, etc.
11. RESPIRATORY AND CIRCULATORY
Common cold, bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, heart palpitation,
arrythmia, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, poor blood
circulation, etc.
12. OTHERS
Smoking addiction, weight loss and general health maintenance...the
newest technological breakthrough in Laser therapy & Electro
Acupuncture.
This is only a partial list of the ailments treated by
Acupuncture and moxibustion; Oriental medicine could be applied to
more ailments in combination with Western medicine for the welfare
of all. More and more Medical Universities are combining both schools
of medicine. Gynecologists are using Acupuncture to relieve labour
pains and correct malposition of the fetus in the mother's womb.
Dentists are using it as anesthesia for the extraction of teeth and
operations on the gums.
A FUTURE MEDICINE
During the last few decades, scientific discoveries have caused
an incredible expansion in the frontiers of knowledge. Revolutionary
breakthrough's, each with the potential equal to the discovery of
gunpowder are now accelerating the pace of human affairs. Einstein's
theory of relativity, high energy physics, decoding of the genetic
space travel, the evolution of cybernetics and computers as a tool of
human intelligence have been remarkable advancements. Despite the
destructive applications of several discoveries, each possesses a
common denominator. They all represent the expansion of human
understanding into an area where logical reasoning seems no longer
relevant or valid.
Acupuncture and moxibustion, although effective is now on the
threshold of being understood. As it's mechanisms are revealed through
carefully controlled scientific research, it is offering another
breakthrough in health care.
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Section 5. CHOICE TIDBITS
The Facts on Flaxseed
Flaxseed has emerged as food with potential disease-fighting
power and the national Cancer Institute is currently studying its
possible health benefits, reports Environmental Nutrition (August 1995).
"The renewed interest in flax has been fueled by its possible link
to preventing cancer. Flaxseeds are an important source of lignins, plant
compounds that provide fiber and exhibit anti-cancer properties. In
humans, cancers of the breast, colon and prostate are cited as most
likely to be thwarted by lignins, but more studies are needed."
The report continues, "Flaxseed is a rich source of alphalinolenic
acid, and essential fatty acid the body can convert into omega 3 fatty
acids. Research has indicated that omega 3 has been shown to keep blood
platelets from sticking together and building up on artery walls."
(Let's Live, April 1996)
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Antioxidant Interactions
"Epidemiologist Paul Jacques and his colleagues at the Human
Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, gathered diet
information and blood samples from 680 elderly people to find out how
antioxidants interact. The researchers separated people by how much
vitamin C and carotenoids - a family of antioxidants in fruits and
vegetables - they were getting from food. They also asked whether the
volunteers were taking vitamin E supplements. Then the scientists
checked blood smples to see whether participants who were getting a
lot of one vitamin had higher levels of the others.
Vitamin C came out on top, providing the strongest protection
to the other vitamins: The group who got the most vitamin C from
their diet (more than 220 milligrams a day, or roughly the amount in
four oranges) had, on an average, 18 percent more vitamin E in their
blood than people with the lowest intake of C (below 120 mg a day).
Similarly, carotenoid levels jumped 13 percent for the high-C group.
Meanwhile, those who got the most carotenoids (more than 5.5 mg
a day, or what you'd get from three to five servings of a colorful mix
of vegetables) had six percent more vitamin E in their blood. The people
who got more than 30 mg a day of vitamin E had seven percent more
vitamin C
Because people with highest intake of vitamin C received the
most benefits, it's worth ensuring that you get at least 220 mg a day.
(Health, May/June 1996)
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All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational
purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that authors and
contributors are not offering medical advice or services. We strongly
encourage you to consult with your own physician regarding any
recommendations with respect to your own medical condition.
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