GenInv – Health and Wellness

Question:

After a long period of stress, I was diagnosed with lichen planus, which affects my gums and the lining of my mouth. Now, almost ten years later, my life is calmer but I still suffer from this complaint. I have been advised to replace my mercury fillings and was told that my symptoms may be related to food allergies. I have a feeling that my regular toothpaste may not be helping.

Answer:

Lichen planus affects either the skin or, as in your case the mouth, when it’s know

n as oral lichen planus. Sometimes people suffer from both, so you may develop lichen planus on the skin, even after this extended time. Many people suffer from the condition for years.

On the skin, lichen planus appears as small, raised, flat-topped lesions, which are pinkish-purple, shiny and may be covered with a network of fine white lines. They can be intensely itchy. In the mouth, the patches are white, often with a lacy pattern. Mostly, they are painless but sometimes they develop into

persistent and very painful ulcers.

The skin consists of several layers of tissue, composed of cells. These cells multiply in the deeper layers, and the skin renews itself (our bodies are in a perpetual state of repair and renewal) by peeling off the outer layer, which is made up of dead cells. The structure of the skin is like an onion, with the outer layer (the stratum corneum, or horny layer) dead and the inner layers soft and juicy. In the mouth, the outer layer actually consist of live c

ells, but these, too, peel off very easily.

The plaques of lichen planus are formed by a process called keratinisation an overproduction of the cells called keratinocytes (‘keras’ meaning horn, and ‘cytes’ being cells) that form the stratum corneum. Often there is no obvious reason for lichen planus, although stress is a known factor (more frequently when it affects the skin), and it’s linked to an adverse reaction to some pharmaceutical drugs. As you suggest, oral lichen planus can also be triggered by amalgam mercury fillings in the teeth. It can also be pan of an autoimmune reaction where the body develops an ‘allergy’ to its own tissue, for no known reason.

Keratinisation can, in my experience, develop into a more serious and aggressive condition, where fragments of keratin and keratohyalin, a fibre-like protein, combine to form shards that emerge spontaneously from the skin all over the body. (However, I am not suggesting this will happen to you.)

Improving your general health is important, and you should try not to probe the affected areas with your tongue, as friction can make them worse. To boost your overall health, I suggest consulting my book The Integrated Health Bible. Which contains an MOT to enable you to assess your health.

Here are my other suggestions
* Take asafoetida (hing), a herbal resin used as a condiment in the East and available in Oriental or Asian grocery shops. It helps to regulate the immune system, improve enerty and assist the healing of chronic ailments. Add a pinch to a half-teaspoonful of manuka honey and a half-teaspoonful of kolonji oil, and take this daily for two months.
* If you decide to have your amalgam fillings removed, please consult a dentist with proven expertise in this field. I see no connection with toothpaste (although I understand that conventional toothpaste can trigger mouth ulcers in some people).
* Improve your digestion by avoiding yeast products, citrus fruits and sour.-tasting fruits and vegetables (such as rhubarb), as well as alcohol, coffee, excess sugar, fried or spicy foods, canned products and processed foods. Instead, eat organic foods and lots of non-citrus fruits and vegetables, such as apples, cherries, pomegranates, avocados, ginger, cooked garlic, celery broccoli, spinach, alfalfa sprouts, live  yoghurt, almonds (soaked in room-temperature water for 24 hours). saffron and manuka honey. Food allergies or sensitivities will, in general, impair your health, so avoid foods that don’t suit you.
* As an alternative therapy, homoeopathy can be effective.
* Massage is very healing and will help eliminate fatigue, stress, aches and pains: ask a partner or family member to massage your neck shoulders and back once a week and have professional massage once or twice a month if you can. There are details of the technique on my Lifestyle DVD (Integrated Health Group,), which also gives basic instruction on exercise and relaxation through breathing and contemplation. You

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Question:

I suffer from very bad breath, and have tried various methods to counteract it, such as regular dental checkups, specialist toothpastes, mouth sprays, nasal sprays, even colonic irrigation. None of these has been effective, and my doctor seems unable to offer me  more advice. This is terribly distressing and embarrassing for me. Please help.

Answer:

Halitosis, or bad breath, is an extremely embarrassing symptom. In most cases, the odours come from the upper part of the

digestive system – teeth, gums, mouth, gullet and stomach. In others, the problem originates in the respiratory tract, which comprises the sinuses throat, windpipe and lungs issue.

In addition to smelly substances that you take in orally, such as onions, garlic, alcohol and, of course, nicotine, there are two types of chemical process that cause odours to be emitted. First, what you might call home brewing: fermentation caused by the action of yeast or fungus on carbohydrates producing differe

nt alcohols in your body. If you think of the unattractive smell of beer being brewed, you can understand the basic process.

The second is putrefaction – in other words, rotting – caused by the action of bacteria on protein that results in the release of unpleasant-smelling gases. Bacteria thrive on mucus or phlegm so when there is mucus accumulation or chronic congestion in the sinuses and/or the bronchial tract it can lead to offensive vapours being borne out on the breath. If protein-rich t

issues in the upper digestive system or respiratory tract start  decaying, they can produce very strong odours. The most common are ammoniac compounds, which smell like public lavatories, and hydrogen sulphide, which resembles rotten egg.

Gums and teeth trap food particles, and bacteria have a great time feeding on these. Infected gums can be a major source of bad breath as they continually produce pus in an attempt to ward off the germs. The gullet and the stomach lining are the site of germs which can trigger offensives smells. In fact, testing for traces of these gases is a standard medical procedure for detecting the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (major cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers) in the stomach. Additionally, gut parasites such as yeast and Candida albicans produce alcohol and gases.

 NATURAL TREATMENTS

The basic principle is to create an environment in the regions I have described above in which the bacteria and fungi cannot thrive and take up permanent residence.

* The first step is to improve the immune system to deter bacteria and fungi. Eat a healthy diet organic if possible, of fruit, vegetables and simple proteins such as chicken and fish. Also take one tablespoonful of the Ayurvedic supplement Chavanprash(£ l8 for 2l0ml) with a little runny honey for two to three months to boost the immune system.

* Avoid food products containing yeast (bread, pasta, cakes, pastries, Marmite), fungal products (cheese, mushrooms, vinegar), fermented drinks (beer, wine, whisky and other grain drinks).Take the Ayurvedic supplement Kadu for its and fungal (ie, anti-candida and yeast) properties. Soak two twigs of Kadu in a cup of hot water at night then strain and drink the bitter water in the morning.

It Massage gums with a mixture of half a teaspoon of table salt (a quarter of a teaspoon if you have high blood pressure) and half a teaspoonful of pure mustard oil. Rub your gums with your index finger or a very soft brush loaded with the mix last thing at night for two or three minutes. This is a natural way of destroying gum decaying germs. Initially, you will find that blood and pus are sucked out of the pockets of infection, then this will clear.  

*Suck cloves three to four times a day. Clove oil has powerful antiseptic properties and also freshens the breath.

* Put one drop of colloidal silver in a tumbler of water and sip it slowly. Silver has natural antibacterial properties.

* Brush your teeth three times a day with a medium soft brush, using an Ayurvedic herbal toothpaste such as Neem, or a bicarbonate product such as Arm & Hammer’s (all available from good health stores). Concentrate on the front teeth as this is where the maximum trouble takes place.

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Question:

I have suffered from high blood pressure for the past year- In July I had a mini-stroke and am now on several drugs, including aspirin. My doctor wants me to have my blood Pressure checked every week. Can you suggest any course of action to help me?

Answer:

Blood pressure refers to the rate at which blood is pumped around your body. Your blood pressure is measured in two figures, say the 20/90. The first and higher one is called the systolic, the second the diastolic. Th

e systolic refers to the pressure when the heart contracts and the output of blood is maximum. The diastolic is the lower Pressure, when the heart relaxes to let in blood from the lungs.

Blood pressure should always be carefully monitored by your doctor. However, it does fluctuate when you have been active or are stressed. Checking it every week will  give your doctor a good picture of what is happening.

Patients who are taking drugs for blood pressure should not come off them unless they a

re closely monitored, as this may lead to complications such a s stroke, brain or retinal haemorrhage, or kidney problems. You can, of course, follow the advice I give below, but please do not attempt to stop taking your medication without the cooperation of your doctor.

However, for patients who have been recently diagnosed and are below the danger zone (under 125/85 for the under-40 age group’ under l50/90 for the over40s), the official medical advice now is to try lifestyle changes such as

those I outline below for a year before taking drugs. Very often, this will result in many of the symptoms  decreasing significantly, unless hypertension runs in the family or is due to kidney-related problems.

The first thing to do when your blood pressure is up is to lose any excess weight and to control your cholesterol level. I suggest that for one month you eat simple fresh, whole some food, organic if possible, cooked without butter, oil or any other fats. Also do not use extra salt, Build your diet around steamed vegetables and poached chicken and fish, using spices such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, chilli and cumin, plus green herbs such as coriander, to make your food as tasty as possible. Avoid dairy foods, but you can have skimmed milk or low-fat natural live yoghurt.

You should also choose ‘good’ fats and oils – unsaturated fats or lipids- which you find in nuts, seeds, oily fish, olive oil and avocados, rather than the ‘bad’ saturated fats in full-fat dairy products and red meat This will control your cholesterol. When the blood vessels are frequently constricted, the floating lipids, or fats, are sucked within the arterial wall, creating the plaque, or foam cells, which can cause hardening of the arteries later. This may cause permanent raised blood pressure, requiring diuretic or heart-slowing drugs to keep the condition under control. Research in America shows that lifestyle changes such as fasting, yoga and, meditations  in actually reverse the narrowing of the arteries.

Every Monday you should go on a fruit and vegetable soup fast Start off with a freshly made juice of carrot, apples and ginger. Then, through the day, drink a broth  made of vegetables cooked for an hour or so in a chicken or vegetables tock (if this is made from a stock or bouillon cube, choose an organic, salt-free and yeast-free brand). During this period, refrain from drinking coffee, which tenses up the muscles, and alcohol. Also avoid any foods containing salt, such as smoked or cured meat or fish, and any canned, processed or ready-prepared foods.

Exercise is vital. This should not be competitive or stress you in any way. Walking and swimming are good, but most helpful of all is yoga. This is for two reasons.

Firstly, the relaxation exercises are very beneficial to the brain. Secondly, the breathing practiced in yoga retains carbon dioxide in the blood. The brain interprets this as a threat and forces the blood vessels to dilate, which is exactly the type of action we need when blood pressure is high.

You can practise this breathing exercise in bed in the morning and evening. (cover yourself with a quilt because your body temperature will drop.) Inhale for three seconds (without letting your shoulders rise or getting tense), then exhale slowly for six seconds.

Breathe in and out through your nose. Don’t panic if your muscles giver: this is because your body is asking for oxygen and it is the response we want.

Do this exercise

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Excluding regular medicine, the various types of natural healing includes all types of methods that contribute essentially to good health.

 

It is worth mentioning that many people are growing more interested in Natural healing, considering that in spite of the present economic recession, a government report which was made public by the American Academy of Family Physicians in late 2009, has shown that American adults are spending almost $34 billion a year on complementary a

nd alternative medicine, with $4.1 billion of this being spent on yoga, tai chi and qigong classes alone.

 

So if you are interested in Natural Healing methods, you are not alone.!

 

Now, the common and more popular ones are:

 

-Chiropraction

-Reflexology

-Hypnotherapy,

-Reiki,

-Ayurveda,

-Massage

 

And this is naming just a few.

 

Still, natural healing can be classified into five major domains of practice: alternative medical systems, mind-body techniques, bi

ologically based therapies, body-based therapies, and energy therapies and under each category, one will be able to find some common natural healing methods as indicated.

 

*Alternative Medical Systems:

 

-Traditional Chinese Medicine

-Ayurveda

-Homeopathy

-Naturopathy

 

Mind-Body Techniques

 

-Meditation

-Relaxation Techniques

-Guided Imagery

-Hypnotherapy

-Biofeedback

 

Biologically Based Therapies

 

-Herbal Medicine

-Orthomolecular Medicine

 

Body-Based Therapies

 

-Chiropractic

-Massage Therapy

-Rolfing

-Reflexology

-Postural Reeducation

 

Energy Therapies

 

-Bioelectromagnetic-based Therapies

-Reiki

-Therapeutic Touch

 

So there you have it, the various forms of popular natural healing methods categorized under their parent categories.

 

At this point, it is safe to say that the plethora of choices does depict that indeed all of these methods are quite popular and documented statistics are showing that they are all indeed more or less effective, so suffice it to say one may be missing out by not looking into the several options.

 

 

Here’s to health

 

 

Aje

 

 

Question:

Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with ME. I have gradually got better but I still  suffer from disabling fatigue I’m prone to colds and sore throats and have had so many antibiotics over the years that my immune system doesn’t function properly.

 

Answer:

ME- or myalgic encephalomyelitis –comes under the umbrella of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); 20 per cent of CFS sufferers are diagnosed with ME. It is also known as post viral syndrome because the condition is

usually triggered by a virus, commonly Epstein-Bar virus. Other contributory factors are: neck problems leading to a poor supply of blood to the brain tissue, nutritional deficiency yeast and other fungal overgrowth (candida),also stress, hormonal problems, chronic sinusitis, anaemia, low blood pressure, insomnia and geopathic stress (caused by living near high-powered electric cables).

ME patients are often so debilitated that they cant walk or do anything that involves exertion for more than

a few hours, if that many are bedridden. The body experiences total power failure. Brain capacity is low, with memory and concentration impaired, hormonal function is disrupted, reflexes are sluggish and sleep completely disturbed, as in jet lag. Symptoms, in order of prevalence, include fatigue, headaches, depression, sleep disturbance, extreme muscle ache, short-term memory loss, sore glands, lack of concentration, digestive problems, palpitations and panic attacks.

Some doctors believe ME

is a psychiatric condition and prescribe antidepressants or treat it as a circulatory problem. Neither is helpful. I recommend a strict lifestyle therapy, including a nutritious, easily absorbed diet with four small meals a day. Eat mushy foods such as mashed potato and rice, as well as high protein minced meat and chicken. Blood pressure is usually very low, so foods high in protein are good. Food should be well cooked, so that it is easily digestible and does not drain the body further, and the nutrients in the food are absorbed better.

Avoid food products containing yeast and fungal products, including bread, cakes and biscuits, mushrooms, blue cheese and vinegar, as well as all sweet foods, fruit, except for apples and pears, citrus juices, milk and cheese. Live goat’s milk yogurt is beneficial, however, because it puts back good bacteria into the gut Organic chicken or lambs soup, with vegetables, is very energy-giving. Boil lamb marrow bones for two hours with ginger, barley and a touch of salt, and use this stock for vegetable soup.

Take care of your muscles by massaging with special oils. Use organics sesame oil, which is rich in vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) or Dr Ali’s Lifestyle Oil, Rub all over your body, particularly  the neck and spine area which is often tight I also recommend infusions of nutrients, especially vitamin C and magnesium. These must be given by a qualified doctor or nurse. (For more information, write to Dr Denning at the Integrated Medical Centre, address below right.)

Yoga is an ideal excercise system for ME sufferers because it demands very little energy, from the body yet produces a surplus.

Over the past ten years I have taken expeditions to the Himalayas. Walking at this altitude gives huge benefits and the whole experience builds up energy. When you are able to feel yourself as an elemental being instead of a machine, it takes away the inertia and depressive thoughts associated with ME. Antidepressants will not create the same experience. Once your body’s energy production is restored, all your functions will normalise.

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Maintaining the correct posture is essential in keeping the spine aligned. The majority of abnormalities in the discs and joint of the spine arise from bad posture, which causes abnormal tension in certain groups of muscles and ultimately weakens them. The Alexander technique is an excellent method of posture therapy. While sitting or standing, you should feel as if your head is being held upright by an upward stretching force.

To experience this, push your shoulders back to a comfortable position (you should not feel any discomfort at all) and raise your chin until you feel the release of tension in the neck muscles at the back At this point allow your neck to float upwards a bit until the neck and shoulder muscles are free of any strain or tension. Practise this several times a day.

Playing is been the part of the child development. We can’t avoid playing the children. Playing is the activity that the children want to do. This helps them explore the environment around them and discover other activity in their own. Playing makes a great role in children’s development this makes the child learn more about the things around them.

There is also a therapist for the children whose suffers emotional depressions. Therapists with children, who are anxious, depressed or h

ave difficulty getting along with others at home or school. Some children have psychological problems resulting from family or issues such as divorce, new stepparents, single parent homes, death of a parent or siblings, being homeless, or being raised in an alcoholic family. Other children have emotional problems related to physical disabilities, learning disabilities or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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nd interpret child’s nonverbal or verbal expressions. This could help to make your child ready for the new step of her/his life to be tackled especially for the pre-school childrens that is gong to the school.