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Standard Medical Treatment

Standard medical treatment for Crohn’s disease includes drug therapy such as anti-inflammation drugs. Most patients are given drugs that contain mesalamine, to control inflammation. The possible side effects can be nausea, vomiting, heart burn, diarrhea, and headache.

Then there are Cortisone drugs and steroids know as corticosteiods. Prednisone is the common name of one of these drugs. When the disease is at its worst, Prednisone is often prescribed in a large dose. This is a drug with very serious side effects.

Next we move on to immune system suppressors. Wow, just what a person with a debilitating condition needs. The side effects are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, while it lowers immunity.

Also, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial over in the small intestines. One or more of these can be prescribed: ampicillin, sulfonamide, cephalosporin, and tetracycline.

Medication for diarrhea and abdominal pain may be necessary.

After all the medication two-thirds to three-quarters of patients with Crohn’s disease will require surgery at some point. Surgery removes part of the intestine to help people with the symptoms. It is not a cure. Many times people have more than one operation, as inflammation tends to return to another area.

Some people need to have their entire colon removed. The operation is called a colostomy. This means that all wastes that exits the body will be collected in a pouch worn over the opening, near the beltline. The majority (not all) of patients can live a normal life.

Another Story

Study

A new study found that Vitamin D, which is found in supplements such as cod liver oil, counters the effect of Crohn’s disease. John White, an endocrinologist at the Research Institute of the McGill University and the Universite de Montreal who presented their findings about the inflammatory bowel disease in the latest Journal of Biological Chemistry.

“Our data suggests, for the first time, that D deficiency can contribute of Crohn’s disease,” states Dr. White a professor in McGill’s Department of Physiology, noting that people who live in northern countries, and receive less sunlight then is necessary for the formation of Vitamin D in the body, are more vulnerable to Crohn’s disease.

What is important to note is that Dr. White’s interest in vitamin D is that it mitigates cancer. All of his results point to vitamin D’s effect on the immune system. The body’s innate immune system is the body’s first line of defense against microbial invaders. In Crohn’s disease Dr. White stated “It’s a defect in innate immune handling of intestinal bacteria that leads to an inflammatory response that may lead to an autoimmune condition.”

Connecting the dots will tell you that if one natural nutrient helps it means that there are multiple benefits from a healthy diet. Most of these nutrients will exceed your expectations, offering you a compete array of what you need for sustainable good health.

Find out more about the other story, and the people who healed themselves, by using natural methods. We will continue this article with the websites and information that you need in our newsletter “The Healing zone.”

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It’s officially over; there is no ban on the sun. As crazy as that sounds that has been the position of the enlightened medical establishment. For the first time in years the sun is not seen as the number one public enemy. Just like many of the other retractions about previous positions and advice given over the years by the medical establishment this one has to be the most glaring. In fact many of our health problems can be traced to inadequate levels of vitamin D.

Vitamin D

Most Americans living north of Atlanta are short on vitamin D. The best and safest ways to get vitamin D is from the sun. Taking it in supplements can cause an overdose of the vitamin. That is a danger when you get your vitamin D from a concentrated source. On the other hand you can not overdose on vitamin D when it comes from the sun. Only recently has the role of vitamin D from sunlight been given credit for a whole host of health benefits. Vitamin D comes from sun exposure and to a limited extent from a few food sources.

Sun Protects You

Sun exposure could help prevent and arrest cancer cells. Skin cancer is more prevalent in the northern latitudes where there is less sun exposure throughout the year. Malignant melanoma the type of skin cancer that everyone fears when they step outside is lest likely to occur in the southern latitudes of North America. The same holds true in Europe.

Smear Campaign

Let’s get to the point, if the sun has been falsely accused of a crime against humanity, than how about the advice. The sun has been put in a bad light by the fear campaign waged by the medical community. Sunlight is healthy for many reasons. UVB is known to be our primary source of vitamin D which helps with the absorption of calcium. UVB is beneficial in that it helps with psoriasis, eczema, acne, and seasonal affective disorder. There is a relationship to health and vitamin D that makes getting sun a good idea. Sunlight can be gotten in a controlled environment by you choosing the amount of exposure. You have the option of getting some of the benefits of vitamin D with some sunlight.

Too Little Sunlight

Many people have office jobs that call for long hours. The week-end may not give workers enough time to get out in the sun for long enough periods. A good way to moderate the amount of sun you get is to use lunch hours. Letting people utilize the benefits of sunlight during the winter, means getting out noon time when the sun is the strongest. Your best bet for controlled exposure to UVB.is working 9 to 5. The real problem is that people do not get enough sun throughout the year.

Conclusion     

Educating people that moderate tanning is fine. Promoting a very gradual approach is what should be the emphasis. It is impractical and dangerous to promote sun abstinence because of the many health benefits that the sun provides. The truth is that 20 minutes of sunlight is healthy and essential for good health. This should be done without globs of suntan lotion.

Is There a Swine Flu Pandemic?

Yes and no is the answer, the confusion is real.

On the yes side

It is out there

On the no side  

Most viral threats do not materialize, and sometimes they are not going to become the next plague.

The Prudent Course of Action

Start taking care of your health. Get enough rest, and eat well. Your immune system is your first line of defense. As we see it, the issue is all about boosting your health.

Heightening Immune Surveillance is the Key.

The best defense is an offense. Start with a plan of action. One of the best weapons is to see that you get enough vitamins from whole foods. Vitamin D provides one of the best supports for your immune system.

Vitamin C is in the forefront when it comes to helping bodies stay well.

There is a botanical pharmacy at your supermarket

Garlic and more garlic may keep your neighbors away, and will cut down on social contacts. The truth is less socializing is a plus in flu season. Better than ruining your social life it keeps germs away.

Supper foods are at the farmers market. Beet Root, ginger root, kale, spinach, oranges, lemons, and many more super nutritional plants are for sale at these places. These are concentrated sources of phytochemicals. Eat hot peppers they stimulate circulation and help cleanse your body of toxins.

One important preventative measure that is making front page news is keeping your hands clean.  However, that may be true, but they tell you the wrong way to do that. Is keeping your hands clean the panacea? The constant use of antibacterial agents dries your skin. It can cause  small cracks on the skins surface that let bacteria in.

Natural moisturizer is your first line of defense, which means foods that feed the collagen, and enough good liquids.

Manuka Honey from New Zealand has been proven to eradicate MRSA Staph infections that are antibiotic resistant, and is antiviral.  It has been used to treat cold and flu symptoms. Internally and externally it offers protection.  It can be used on your hands.

Avoid Poor Nutrition

Avoid processed food, sugar, and alcohol. These rob you of nutrients. What is real is that you have choices beyond washing your hands every minute, and wearing a face mask that is not going to protect you.

The choices take a little more work than the ones the mainstream media has listed. However, these change your life for the better.