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Health...
There comes a time when after feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally drained for weeks, months, and even years, that you have to take action and figure out what's causing the trouble. Cover-ups and quick fixes are never the answer, not in my experience anyway. My personal preference is more towards "natural" and "alternative" treatments; from nutrition to exercise, chiropractors to acupuncturists, and herbs to homeopathic remedies. I hope to share my experiences with these things, and more.
A few years ago I created a Health Chart that covered some of the ailments I researched. If you're interested it's still available to view.
I have found my greatest comfort and success in treatment through acupuncture and chiropractic care. If I couple that with herbs and homeopathy, plenty of water and moderate exercise, then I find myself in pretty good health. When I find myself uncomfortable in my own skin then I know that I've let a few of these things slide.
For years I have battled various discomforts, some more so than others. As I did research and learned more about the world outside of conventional medicine I realized I had missed out on a lot throughout my young life. Being introduced to alternatives that look back to God and Nature has been a great blessing to me and my family. I enjoy considering all of my options and not just one side of them. When faced with these options I can ponder and pray until I know which option would be best for that particular situation. I never say "never" anymore. It seems that I always find myself being prompted to do the "never's" more and more as I go through life. I encourage you to consider all options as you search for answers to your questions.
I've found that there is a lot of misleading information being published in various formats when doing research on health and nutrition. It's enough to confuse anyone who has tried to find "the plan" for them. I'm not really into plans, but I have found that moderation, balance, and mere common sense goes a long way.
My main guide defining what a healthy lifestyle really is comes from scripture. In my LDS (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) faith we have something we term as "The Word of Wisdom". It is a basic guideline from God in regards to caring for our bodies. Whether you believe in my religion or not, there is obvious truth written here: Doctrine & Covenants 89.
After our move to Utah I had a rather large variety of health care professionals I could choose from. After watching a nutrition seminar on health at church one day I asked the nurse for her information so that I could learn more about her practice. She informed me that she used something called electro-dermal screening (EDS) and homeopathy (along with nutrition consulting) to help her clients reach their optimal health. Having used acupuncture and homeopathy in the past the method made a bit of sense to me, but I still wasn't sure how it all worked. I went for my first consultation and was amazed at all of the various dysfunctions this machine picked up on (many of which I was well aware of and some I was not). Once the dysfunctions were discovered she then tested to see which remedies would best help me. After a period of time (about 4-6 weeks) we then retested and saw whether these remedies were working the way they should or if I needed something different. In most cases the remedies were working (and I could feel it), and in one or two they needed to be tweaked a bit. After a few short visits I had finally found the remedies that my body worked best with to help me manage (and in some cases overcome) some of the various health issues I have been dealing with for many years now. It was an amazing experience for me and continues to be a godsend for me in my life. I go in every month or so for quick checks (which are free) when I'm unsure if something is still working or if I feel that my body is imbalanced in some way (like when allergy season is approaching). I also go in when I am sick and know that I will be prescribed a treatment that will work for me, and it has every single time. I can't say that I completely understand how it all works, I just know that it has and it does for me.
Below I am going to share a few links to some of the research I have done as well as to some of the remedies that have worked for me. (Please note: This is purely informative and should not be used as a method of self-diagnosis and treatment.)
Electro-dermal Screening |
As mentioned above, this is the screening method the clinic I go to uses. It's referred to as EDS. Below are several sites that explain EDS, each in their own way...
What is electro-dermal screening?
Homeopathy & Electro-dermal Screening
An extract from a book that looks into EDS
A very simple explanation of EDS |
Oral Health |
Have you ever heard of Amalgam fillings? They are the shiny silver fillings in your teeth which happen to be about 50% mercury. Yea, mercury, that toxic substance we've been warned about in fish and vaccines and even in high fructose corn syrup now. I felt that removing this toxin from my system as much as possible would be a positive step on my road to better health. At the start of 2009 I made the appointmant and had the procedure done. I have experienced a few health benefits that were noticeable to me, and many more that were picked up during my EDS sessions since. If your fillings are a bit older (mine were all from early childhood) your dental insurance should cover their removal and replacement (non-mercury of course). Just make sure you go to a dentist that has been trained in its removal or you can cause more harm in the process than good.
IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology) - This page is a question & answer form on mercury in dentistry.
Holistic Healing - This page looks at Amalgam/Mercury dental filling toxicology and links to many great resources on the subject. |
Depression |
I have tried many different herbal remedies in the past to try and help with my depression. Though some of those things helped, they never truly helped me overcome depression completely. During my EDS sessions there were a few remedies that came up that are often mentioned to help depression (omega-3, D3, B-100). But the one that I was tested for specifically for my type of depression was something I had never heard of before. It's called L-Tryptophan, and I have to say that it really worked great for me. Though I am still taking omega-3, D3, and B-100 for other reasons, I am no longer taking L-Tryptophan and have not had the depression come back. I took L-Tryptophan for about 4 months before I tested to not need it anymore (and could totally feel the difference after only a week of use). My brain had the boost it needed to regulate my serotonin levels so I can do it myself now. If I ever start feeling depressed again I'll be sure to take my L-Tryptophan, but for now I'm feeling great!
Overcoming Depression - Answers the question "Is L-Tryptophan better than antidepressants?"
NSI L-Tryptophan - This is the product I took which is much cheaper and tested to work just as good for me than the more expensive brands. My dosage was 5,000 mg every night before bed, which is a bit high but is what my body needed. |
Bacteria & Infections |
Getting sick is no fun, especially when it includes an infection that just doesn't seem to go away. The clinic I go to recommends ASAP, which is a silver product that kills bacteria, and it works, and it's safe. Another product I use for certain infections (like my gum infections) is pure tea tree oil. I apply it with my finger straight onto my gum and hold it there for a few seconds a few times a day. Within a few days the infection is gone. Great stuff!
ASAP - This is the silver product I use and trust.
Silver Safety Committee - This site creates guidelines for the safe use of silver supplements.
Desert Essense Tea Tree Oil - This is the product I buy and I absolutely love their quality and product line (I use their oral, hair, and skin products). |
Thyroid |
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