What is your best alternative medicine?

[Altaira]

Most of us here try different alternative ways of treating our most common ailments. I was wondering if you have to chose one single remedy that you use the most at your home what is it? Why is it so good?
I know it is not easy to pick just one but I'm sure we all have one universal tried and tested magic ingredient, herb or substance.

For example by trying many times to treat general colds, without pharmaceutical synthetic compounds, I found out that just by using olive leaves works wonders not only for me but for all my family even most of my friends are using them now. They always work, and when it is not just cold but flu they are amazing. We don't really get ill or if we do we recover a lot faster.


Olive leaves (Olea Europaea) contain Oleuropein an active non toxic compound which has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Having said that and bearing in mind that most of the diseases are caused by inflammation I can assume that olive leaves have very broad application. So far I tried them for colds, flu, eczema, enlarged lymph nodes and some other categorized health conditions. They worked excellent every time.

I found that for us at home the best way to take the olive leaves is to grind dried olive leaves and mix them with honey. This is the most pleasant way because you don't taste the bitterness of the leaves. There are of course tinctures, extracts or capsules of olive leaves on the marketer but I personally prefer to make it myself because I can check the quality of ingredients and there is no impurities.
I always have a small jar of this mixture at home.

[shamanseeker]

Thanks Altaira. It's a good idea, too, to use extra-virgin olive oil on your salads and if you can afford it even to use it as the principal oil/fat in your diet. The Mediterranean cultures have known the benefits of this for a long, long time!

[Breeze]

A household favourite in our family - especially with young kids and all their tumbles - zero Tetanus jabs.

[That Guy]

MMS, Gum Turpentine, B12, Niacin, butter.

[Altaira]

A household favourite in our family - especially with young kids and all their tumbles - zero Tetanus jabs.

Hi Breeze,
I've tried to use aloe vera but somehow I can't say I found it very beneficial. I even bought two plants to have fresh supply of aloe vera gel. I think I probably don't use it properly or just expect too much from it. I tried to put fresh aloe vera juice on my son's eczema patches but he said it stings, so I stopped. Used it on burns, it does take the heat away but can't say it helps with the wounds much.

Can you tell some more about your experience with aloe vera?

[Altaira]

Thanks Altaira. It's a good idea, too, to use extra-virgin olive oil on your salads and if you can afford it even to use it as the principal oil/fat in your diet. The Mediterranean cultures have known the benefits of this for a long, long time!

Thanks shamanseeker, I love olive oil and never miss the opportunity to add it in my salads or in the meals after they've been cooked.

[Altaira]

MMS, Gum Turpentine, B12, Niacin, butter.

I've never tried MMS but read some very good things about. What is your personal take on it. I am thinking of trying it.

[Breeze]

Hi Breeze,
I've tried to use aloe vera but somehow I can't say I found it very beneficial. I even bought two plants to have fresh supply of aloe vera gel. I think I probably don't use it properly or just expect too much from it. I tried to put fresh aloe vera juice on my son's eczema patches but he said it stings, so I stopped. Used it on burns, it does take the heat away but can't say it helps with the wounds much.

Can you tell some more about your experience with aloe vera?

Hello Altaria, I am sorry to hear you did not have much Success. There are many, many different varieties of Aloe vera and the most potent one is ‘Aloe Barbadensis’ – many of the plants in the garden centre are other varieties that do not have all the healing qualities in them – so perhaps the plants you had were one of the other lesser varities.

Something else to bear in mind is if one is buying the aloe gel in a tube, it has to have the Aloe HFMA seal of approval on it, that means it is 99.9-100% Aloe Vera Barbadensis. If it doesn’t have this seal of approval – don’t waste your money. In the UK, I can now purchase Aloe gel from Holland and Barrett – which is so much cheaper than when I had to purchase it from an American company called Forever Living who was the first company to sell pure 100% Aloe Barbadensis.

Aloe has remarkable healing abilities for burns, so much so 20 years ago a well known London hospital specialising in burns did a massive trial on Aloe – the results were very favourable as the burns were less prone to infection, healed faster and results of less scarring.

I know so many people whose various ailments were swiftly healed through the use of Aloe Vera.

Yes Aloe stings for a brief moment, then becomes a natural pain killer.

Aloe Vera for me is one of Mother Nature's amazing miracle cures.

Hope this helps to further your own investigations.

[Highland1]

This is my daily vitamin intake which by pure co incedence is listed here:



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Five Essential Nutrients You Should Be Supplementing

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By*Mike Bundrant

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 02:44pm EST

Keywords:*iodine,*magnesium,*MSM,*nutrients,*omega-3,*supplements,*vitamin d

Guest post by Colin of*Raw Revelations Superfoods

With so many choices of vitamins and supplements on the market, and so many choices out there, I am going to present my take of the top five nutrient essentials.

I have had the opportunity to work directly with my community and experience which nutrients really made a difference in people’s health. They came back surprised that they actually felt a big difference from taking these nutrients. Below I will be discussing these nutrients in detail in order to help you understand why they should be part of your nutrition strategy.

MSM (Organic Sulfur)

Sulfur originates from the ocean and is supplied to our environment by the rain cycle.* Greenhouse growing, irrigation, synthetic agricultural chemicals, under ripe harvesting and excessive processing of our foods have all contributed to a sulfur deficient population.

Without sulfur a healthy cell cannot form. Sulfur is the fourth most abundant element in our body.* It is essential for cell membrane permeability.* A permeable cell membrane is essential for nutrient delivery and waste removal.

This is why we find it so essential in any nutrition strategy.* When adequate sulfur is supplied to the body’s cells, it can absorb nutrients and cleanse waste more efficiently. Sulfur is also an essential structural mineral, important for the healthy production and flexibility of skin, hair, nails, bones, and connective tissue.

It is very common to experience a reduction in inflammation or pain when taking adequate MSM.* The key with MSM is dosage and format.*MSM works best in powdered formwhen combined with Vitamin C rich botanicals and mixed into water or juice. I have seen old problematic injuries start to re-heal, calcium deposits dissolve, and chronic pain dissipate quickly with larger dosages of 1-2 Tablespoons per day.

Iodine

Can you think of someone you know of who has to take thyroid medication or has a known thyroid issue such as hypothyroidism? It is all too common and quite disturbing why there is not more done for prevention.
Your thyroid is like an engine that runs on iodine. It needs to stay topped off or it will sputter and eventually stop running. Iodine deficiency has been linked to so many health problems we would have to write a separate article just to detail it.

Researchers have found that your thyroid can hold up to 50 mg of iodine! New research is recommending up to 12.5 mg per day, which is over 80 times the RDA. In addition, we are being exposed to the toxic halogens (which deplete iodine) such as bromide, chlorine, and fluoride. Iodine is very important for intelligence, brain development, immune function, hormone balance, energy and metabolism. Look for an*iodine supplement*that contains free form iodine and iodide with an ideal dosage of 1000-2000 mcg per serving.

Magnesium

Most of us have got the message about the prevalent deficiency of this important mineral. Magnesium is used for over 350 cellular processes. A deficiency of this mineral can manifest into many health challenges.* Magnesium is unique in that it is necessary for energy production at a cellular level, but also proper sleep and relaxation.

Magnesium is used by the body to absorb vitamin D, relax muscles, balance commonly high calcium levels, ensure neurological health, hormone production, and heart function. We strongly recommend avoiding all supplements with calcium even if they contain magnesium, unless they are organically sourced from plants.

High magnesium containing foods are* raw cacao, pumpkin seeds, garbonzo beans, wheat germ, and dark leafy greens. However, most people are in such a deficient state they should consider trans-dermal magnesium therapy to raise their levels quickly. Magnesium oil or gel is now available and can have profound effects due to its high absorption through the skin, where it directly absorbs into the blood and lymph.

Omega 3

The dry weight of our brain is 70% fat. The majority of these fats are Omega 3 in the form of DHA and EPA. DHA is more abundant in the brain and eyes where EPA is more concentrated in the heart and joints.

DHA and EPA are the forms that the body uses and should be focused on when looking for dietary sources. There are many plant sources of Omega 3, such as flax seed, but they are in the form of ALA, which needs to be converted by the body. The conversion of ALA has been shown to be highly variable and inefficient amongst studied individuals.

Food sources of EPA and DHA include cold water fish, grass fed and finished beef, and pastured egg yolks. Due to the high omega 6 fat intake like canola, sunflower, and soybean oil in our modern diet, our bodies are in need of larger doses of omega 3 to assist in the ideal ratio.* This is best accomplished by adding a DHA/EPA supplement to your diet.

I recommend looking for a traditional cold-fermented fish liver oil which contains a full spectrum of fat soluble nutrients. A vegan source made from algae now exists as well. With the concerns of overfishing and pollution of our oceans, it is a great option. Look for an algae oil with antioxidants like astaxanthin for better stability and inflammation support in the body.

Vitamin D3

Most people know the importance of this vitamin by now, but did you know that it is actually a hormone?*Vitamin Dplays an essential role in balancing estrogen due to its androgen supporting qualities. Studies are showing it supports healthy testosterone levels, which is essential to counteract the abundance of toxic estrogen-mimicking compounds signaling mutated cell growth in humans.

These androgen qualities of Vitamin D are responsible for not only making our bones stronger, but our muscles too. There are over 1000 other bodily functions dependent on Vitamin D, too long a list to go into, but know that it is vital down to the health of our DNA.

Dosage is very important to understand. Vitamin D testing has revealed that even high sun exposure people are deficient. Look for a Vitamin D3 supplement in liquid form and consider a dosage between 5,000IU and 20,000IU, depending on current level and health condition.

A Vitamin D test from your doctor will reveal a number in ng/ml and they generally don’t emphasize supplementing if your level is above a 30. The ideal level is between 50-70 with more research pointing to even higher numbers than that.

Alteira, I tried Mms and had some weird side effects that made me uncomfortable,but what is good for some may not be good for others.
Also tried gum turpentine having followed a PA thread on its benefits but felt non of the benefits that others claimed.

My wife Paula, also takes the above five daily vitamins and no longer suffers those hot flushes and menapausal sweats.
We also make and take our own home made Encapsulated Lipsomal Vitamin C which I have covered in another thread.

Highly recommend them peeps!

Russ

[sandy]

I have a daily routine of supplements as well and it seems to keep me on track with little to no dis - ease to speak of:

10,000 units of Vitamin D
2 capsules of Folic acid
1 capsule of Vitamin B12
4 capsules of Cod Liver Oil
4 capsules of strong pro biotics

I also stay on top of my emotional well being and believe this is key to good health. I tried the Turpentine Therapy last winter and found even though I followed the protocol all wrong that it really did a good job in detoxing my body and I naturally lost over 10 pounds due to all craving diminishing. IE, salt, sugar and even smoking, plus I had more energy as well. There is a thread on Avalon with lots of testimonials, especially for those suffering with Candida.

[norman]

4 capsules of Cod Liver Oil.

Hi Sandy, you might like to read up on Flax seed oil as an alternative to Cod liver oil. Nothing to do with vegetarianism, by the way.

The omaga3 fish oils are a 'racket'. They extract the oil from the livers of fish using chemicals that are NOT good in your body. Some of the chemicals are still in the oils. It's a bit like the argument about decaffeinated coffee that uses a chemical process that is very nasty.

Cold pressed Flax seed oil has a very healthy balance of omegas in it and is free from nasty chemicals.


That turpentine thing for Candida seems like something I must check out.

[sandy]

Thanks Norman..............I have tried local Flax Seed Oil but found it was not agreeable with me............funny.....maybe local farmers are using too many pesticides, fertilizers etc around here!

[Altaira]

Hi Russ you are absolutely right about those supplements, MSM is the only one I still do not take. I have iodine but still keep in in the cupboard, don't like the taste of it. I know it sounds odd from a person who can takes a teaspoon cayenne pepper on its own mixed with water without any complaints although I feel I can blow fire .

Sandy, It seems 10 000UI of vit D is a bit more if you take it for more than three months. As far as I know the official recommended dose is too low 1000, the naturopaths say 2500 to 5000 is within a reasonable amounts if taken as prevention. The body mass is also a fcator how much is not toxic. Usually they say 45000 can cause toxicity. But you can read if you want here http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about...ch-vitamin-d/#

[norman]

I have 10,000iu Vit D here but I only take one when I feel like it, usually once every 2 or 3 days.

I've started mixing Cayen Pepper with egg mayonnaise. My one concern about using anything that comes into the country as a "spice" is that they irradiate all herbs and spices before they allow them in (UK).

Here's the thing about irradiation. All radiation of foods produces a tiny amount of Benzine. Benzine is something you really don't want to be putting into your body. Even a microwave oven does it !

[Altaira]

YOu are right norman, I try as much as I can to buy local stuff. This year I'm planning to grow my own chilies and make my own cayenne pepper, it is great for tissue regeneration.