Your Daily Dose of Health

Headache, Fever, Brain Eating Organism; it sounds like some thing out of science fiction.  Oh it is, it was mentioned in the X-Files TV series. 

Oh good. 

Then why did it recently kill six in Lake Havasu?

 The killer is the Naegleria Fowleri; an ameba found in warm water and soil.  It enters the body through the nose and goes straight to the brain through small holes called the cribriform plate.   

According to the Department of Immunology, Adelaide Children’s Hospital, South Australia, studies showed “results indicate that neutrophils are necessary for the expression of immunity to N. fowleri.”

Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells, the immunity police in the body.  But as we continue to fill our bodies with junk, processed, and unseasonal foods, we lower our immune system.  As we do this, more organisms that we might not have had a problem with before, will be able effect us in new and unconventional ways.

I haven’t written lately because of the amount I am doing with Holistic Herbal Health.  A lot goes into setting up a new office and part of that is updating the web-page.  In fact, that is one of the reasons why I wanted to blog a quick post. 

 Today was full of colon study and our colons are literally under attack.  And when I show you by what, you might just never come back to my blog.  I felt really “icky” with some of the pictures I found while researching.  The one that made me the most ill, is only in my memory and I hope never to experience it again.  Its really that disturbing.  But with out further boast, let me introduce you to the little colon monsters:

Parasites in Humans

Ascaris Lumbricoides (Roundworm) can measure up to 18 inches in length.  The female can produce 200,000 eggs per day.

The anterior end of the Ascaris Lumbricoides showing its three “lips”.

Anoylostoma Duodenale (Hookworm) uses teeth-like plates to attach itself to the surface of the intestinal tract.

Enterobius Vermicularis (Pinworm)

Schistome Fluke

Tapeworm (Beef Worm) Those consuming beef products have the highest risk of infection.

I wanted to post these two emails in hope that some might be able help take a stand for our freedoms.  See below:

We wanted to remind everyone of the Health Freedom Summit this coming Monday, September 10th.We hope that you will be able to attend… even if you can’t stay for the entire summit, please come and stay as long as you can!It is very important that we all work together for health freedom in Colorado. We have heard that there are going to be several bills this upcoming legislative session that will be important for those who want freedom of choice and health freedom!  The speakers from Texas that are coming in to help us with this endeavor, come highly recommended and have been very successful in Texas with their Texas Health Freedom Coalition. (Their website is www.texashealthfreedom.com)If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call me.  Thanks so much!Kimberly Sharples Colorado Health Freedom State SummitMonday, September 10^th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Unity Church of the Rockies – 1945 Mesa Road – Colorado Springs – CO – 80904 Our guest speakers will be Peter McCarthy and Radhia Gleis, who have set up a very effective State Health Freedom Alliance in Texas. Peter is the Chair for the Texas Health Freedom Coalition, and Radhia is the President for the Texas International & American Association for Clinical Nutritionists. They have been speaking to other groups and organizations around the country about how to set up an effective State Health Freedom Alliance that incorporates many groups and organizations working together to achieve health freedom.  Please let us know if you can attend this summit.  It is extremely important for us to all work together to ensure Health Freedom for all Colorado Citizens!  To R.S.V.P. and for questions, please contact: Kimberly Sharples – kimberlysharples@msn.com – home: (719) 390-1979 Cell: (719) 651-4899Cynthia Challenner – (719) 322-3149   

Greetings all. I hope you are enjoying as much as I, the sense that the season is beginning to change.  And what better time to meet, than a moment when we can feel change is in the air. In the 2008 legislative session, Representative Jeanne Labuda will once again be sponsoring legislation to regulate the Naturopathic profession in Colorado. I have personally met with some of you over the summer, and have exchanged emails with others of you over the past year. I have learned something from each of these interactions. Now it is time for others to be part of this dialogue.  The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, has generously offered to hold a meeting at their location with those of you who expressed concerns regarding HB 1192, the bill to regulate the Naturopathic Profession, that was introduced in the 2007 legislative session. This will be an opportunity to have your concerns heard by those who actually regulate all the licensed health care professions in the state of Colorado.  This will be a chance for those who draft the language of potential legislation, to be aware of the various issues that are a concern to you.  This may be a chance to figure something out that could work for many. The outcome of this meeting will be included in the Sunrise Review of Naturopathic Profession in Colorado.  Legislators will utilize the information in this Sunrise Review created by D.O.R.A. to help them with decisions they need to make in regard to any proposed legislation to regulate a profession. Your input is highly valued, and necessary to find a political compromise, that will be inclusive of the many needs of many different concerned parties. Please forward this email on to other practitioners you may think should be included in this discussion. Your RSVP’s will be appreciated. I will be attending, and do hope to see many of you on October 4th. Sincerely, Rena Bloom NDLegislative ChairColorado Association of Naturopathic Physicianswww.coanp.org303-337-4884   Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 11:12 AM

Subject: Meeting to discuss potential legislation I have sent you a meeting notice on Outlook inviting you to an upcoming meeting, however it has come to my attention that some of you may not be able to open the attachment.  I received your name from Rena Bloom, Legislative Chair, C.A.N.P. Here are the details: What:   Meeting to discuss potential legislationWhen:  Thursday, October 4, 2007Time:  1 – 2:30 pmLocation:  1560 Broadway, Conference Room 1380   (this is the old Denver Post Building) Other attendees:  Bruce Harrelson, Shelley Hitt -Program Director, Rose McCool, Director, Division of Registrations.  Please RSVP to the undersigned.  Thank you very much.   Cindy SuiterDirector’s OfficeDivision of Registrations303-894-7729

I just read about a study from the Journal of Clinical Investigation, which studied the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC).  They are claiming to find NAC a molecule that tricks blood vessels in believing they are not getting enough oxygen.  This leads to a problem called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).  This creates high blood pressure in the arteries that carry blood to the lungs.   

Dr. Ben Gaston of the study says, “We found that an NAC product formed by red blood cells, know as a nitrosothiol, bypasses the normal regulation of oxygen sensing. It tells the arteries in the lung to ‘remodel’; they become narrow, increasing the blood pressure in the lungs and causing the right side of the heart to swell.” 

I do not know the amounts used or any more about the case other than the studies were performed on mice. 

The NAC nutrient is a precursor to the bodybuilding supplement glutathione.  Glutathione is an antioxidant, protein and used in maintenance of the immune system.   

NAC is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine.  It is produced in the body in almost every cell, but its highest concentration is in the heart, muscle and the liver.  It can be found in eggs, meat, red peppers, garlic, onions, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, oats, milk, whey protein, and wheat germ. 

One of my biggest downfalls is I let go of my mind.  I become mindless at times.  When I let go of control of my mind, there is no saying what is in control.

I have tried to practice being mindful of myself.  One way was to think about the words I use.  Rich and poor are good examples of misused words.  What do we think of when we hear rich or poor? Wealth and poverty? I believe that there is a great difference between rich and wealthy. 

Anyone who has worked with people who do not own a lot will find those who are both rich and poor.  Richness of life is to enjoy and respect life.  Poor in spirit comes in many different forms, even million dollar homes.

I have read a great book that I recommend everyone own a copy of to refer back to.  “Peace is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh.  He really focuses on the mindfulness that we need to survive in this world. 

You can open the book on any given page and be inspired by what is suggested.  I feel so humbled while reading.  To be rich is so easy-you just need time to reflect and be in the moment. 

Where are you right now? How is your breathing? Is it shallow? Where is your body in space?  Are you heavy, slumping in your chair? Are you sick of life? The first step is to know where you are-become aware.  Don’t change yet, start by knowing your body.  Get to know your self again.  Look at your feet, what are they up to?

 Only when you know yourself, then can you change for the better…