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Doctor: Cholesterol is Biggest Medical Myth, Inflammation is Key Why, in a country ravaged by heart disease is no one telling you that 50% of those who have heart attacks do not have elevated cholesterol? The truth is scary! Discover why you haven't been told about the real cause of heart attacks and learn about a new successful strategy to prevent them. Get this free special report from medical maverick Dr. Russell Blaylock. Go here now . Natural Protection Against Bird Flu The bird flu is coming closer to our shores. Even though the virus still has not mutated for easy human-to-human transmission, many experts believe that a pandemic of Avian influenza, or bird flu, seems inevitable -- the questions are when, where and how bad it will be. So it makes sense to take practical steps to boost your immunity, in order to be as prepared as you can be for a possible crisis. To get an expert naturopathic perspective on what to do in case of a pandemic, I contacted Mark Stengler, ND, author of Bottom Line Natural Healing newsletter, for his best flu-fighting strategies. PREVENTION FIRST It stands to reason -- the healthier you are, the less likely you'll be to succumb to flu viruses and other microbes... and if you do get sick, you'll get better faster. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say, so Dr. Stengler advises staying in tip-top shape. As basic and boring as this sounds, it means follow a healthy diet... continue to squeeze regular exercise into your schedule... avoid toxins (pesticides, mercury, etc.), and foods and beverages with sugar and alcohol, which may lower or can compromise your immune system... steer clear of stress and toxic emotions such as anger and resentment... avoid sick people whenever possible... wash your hands frequently... and take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement. NATURE'S FLU FIGHTERS Should those around you get sick, or if you feel as if you're coming down with the flu, here are some steps you can take. First, change your diet, says Dr. Stengler. He recommends eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies, which is high in antioxidants, and consuming plenty of filtered water, broths (with immune-boosting ingredients such as garlic, onion and cayenne) and herbal teas such as ginger, peppermint and cinnamon, all of which also have immune-boosting properties. In his practice, Dr. Stengler has found success with prescribing supplements to his patients that effectively stave off or fight the flu. He advocates these as a good strategy for strengthening your immune system in the event that the bird flu arrives in our country. When you are exposed to germs from others or when you first experience flu-like symptoms such as fever and headache, Dr. Stengler often prescribes the following remedies, which are usually safe, even in combination. However, speak to your doctor first before you consider the following interventions...
Given the array of options, it is best to work with a naturopathic physician or medical doctor who is well trained in nutritional and botanical practices to help develop a strategy that works best for you. Note: Pregnant women or nursing mothers should be sure to consult with their health-care practitioners before using herbs or supplements, as pregnancy may influence treatment options. Check with a licensed naturopathic physician about proper dosages for children. BE PREPARED While no one knows when or even if the bird flu will descend upon us, it's wise to be prepared. Most of us keep our homes stocked with a general medical emergency kit "just in case." These days, it's a good idea to also consider putting together a flu emergency kit with some of these virus-fighting products that your physician approves for you to have on hand. But again, beating the bird flu will be as much about having your body in fighting shape through diet and exercise before it comes, as having the right treatments on hand should it hit your home. Perfect Painkillers... ... work in seconds, cost 23 cents and heal your gut! We're all trying alternative pain-relieving remedies now that painkilling drugs are proving so deadly. There's got to be a better way! And now there is, thanks to a brilliant physician named Mark Stengler, ND. In a famous case that's making fellow doctors gasp in admiration, Dr. Stengler's patient Todd could barely believe how fast his arthritis agony disappeared after all those drugs had failed him. At Tea Time, Hold the Milk Enjoying a cup of tea feels positively virtuous these days, given all we hear about the health-promoting antioxidants and flavonoids that researchers have discovered are in the brew. There's a surprising catch, however, for those who enjoy milk in their tea. According to a new study, tea with milk may do much less for your health. The study, from the Charité Hospital, University of Berlin, Germany, included 16 healthy postmenopausal women who, over the course of three clinical visits, drank half a liter of freshly brewed black tea alone... another time tea with 10% skim milk... another time just boiled water. Researchers measured the function of the endothelium (the cell lining) of the brachial artery before and for two hours after consumption of the beverage. The brachial artery was used since it is easy to access and measure and reacts quickly to inflammatory stimuli. Black tea alone, they found, improved the artery's ability to relax and expand, but adding milk to the tea inhibited this biological effect. Further tests on rats measured the effect of both tea and tea with milk on the rodents' aortic tissue and endothelial cells produced similar results. This could explain why in some tea-drinking cultures, such as in Asia, the incidence of heart disease is lower than elsewhere, whereas in England, with its heavy consumption of tea with milk, it is not. Verena Stangl, MD, professor of cardiology and angiology at Charité, was the senior author of the study. She says that when combined with tea, the proteins in milk, called caseins, decrease the concentration of healthful flavonoids (catechins). Although only women were measured in this study, Dr. Stangl feels confident that the effect on men's endothelial function would be the same. She noted that other small studies have similarly shown that the antioxidant effects of tea are diminished when milk is added, but this hasn't been firmly established. I wondered about the many among us who like milk in our coffee -- could we be depriving ourselves of its antioxidant effects? Dr. Stangl believes that theoretically this would be true, but it hasn't been confirmed through research. She is now at work on another study to determine if there is any difference between the health benefits of green and black teas. Stay tuned for the results. Be well, Secret To Reversing Arthritis Pain Joseph couldn't walk a step without limping when Mark Stengler, ND, first saw him. For years, his osteoarthritis had been steadily getting worse. Now his painkillers were giving him ulcers, the agony was unbearable, and he envisioned a knee replacement in the near future. But Dr. Stengler did not give him steroids or even an aspirin tablet! Instead, he told Joe about a natural compound so harmless, even pregnant women can take it safely. Just two days later, his pain had already faded dramatically... Sources: Natural Protection Against Bird Flu
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