By Linda on Nov 30, 2009 in General News | comments(0)
Linda’s comment: Isn’t it wonderful when the conventional docs find that Nutrition and proper diet is directly connected to the growth and function of children!!?? Some of you would like to scold them and say “I told you so” but I’m just excited that they are “finally” getting it!! Just as the children of the Autism Spectrum parents have found that diet/nutrition is everything. They also know that reducing the total body of pathogens and toxins can make all the difference in their children’s learning, sleep, and growth. Reducing those heavy metals can help ALL, including adults. Do your research folks and you can find the answers you are looking for.
Regards,
Linda
November 3, 2009 (Honolulu, Hawaii) – Overall nutritional status in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows that this patient population is at risk for low trace mineral status, including deficiencies in zinc and copper – minerals that may play a crucial role in the production of dopamine, norepinephrine, and melatonin, which regulates sleep. Continued
By Linda on Nov 30, 2009 in Infections | comments(0)
Linda’s comment: This report was posted in 1989 but it still is true today. Many of us Lymies have/had Lyme Carditis. It can be frightening to say the least. I was never one to do antibiotics, but I did plenty of anti microbial’s, herbals, supplements and later the FIGHT lifelong daily detox and don’t have those problems today. Reducing heavy metals and reducing my total body burden of pathogens and toxins has been God sent to me. You don’t have to use the brands that I chose, but I know the products I used worked, and are still working for me. I have battled (5) Cancers, (2) Lyme infections, COPD, Arthritis, CHF, Varestrongylus Klapowi worm, and several other health woes, however once I woke up and made the right lifestyle changes, the battles I fought became much easier. Giving up GMO foods, removing all the toxins,chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and toxic cleaning supplies from my home made this healing and detox journey much easier. Being a southern cook, it wasn’t as hard as I anticipated to make cooking changes. My recipes have become just as delicious. Did I complain when making these changes, you betcha I did. However, when I begin my research on all the no no’s in my life and finding out the Cancers were environmental Cancers, threw me right into the mission of making changes. Once I stopped complaining to my self it was much easier. It became a challenge to prove to myself I could make these changes. In the beginning I never told my family that they were eating gluten free or Buffalo meat. When they began to tell me that they knew something was different, but it tasted good to them, I finally admitted about the gluten free and Buffalo. Regards, Linda
Cardiac involvement occurring early in Borrelia burgdorferi infection is a clinical manifestation of human Lyme disease. Therefore, two patients with acute complete atrioventricular heart blocks and unexplained recurrent dizziness were studied. Both patients had significantly elevated serum titers of IgM and IgG antibodies to B. burgdorferi. Right ventricular subendocardial biopsies showed dense infiltrates consisting of lymphocytes and plasma cells. Silver staining revealed spirochetes characteristic of B. burgdorferi near and in the infiltrates, between the muscle fibers, and in the endocardium. One patient responded to penicillin; the other did not, necessitating installation of a pacemaker. Thus, permanent heart damage may result from cardiac involvement in Lyme disease. Continued
By Linda on Nov 30, 2009 in Interesting Stories | comments(0)
Linda’s comment: This was true several years ago, but today it can be dangerous. Yes children need to build immunities, BUT playing is pesticides, herbicides, Round-UP, etc., etc., can be VERY toxic for our children. Look what happened in the Lake of the Ozark. Children were playing in a very toxic creek and didn’t know it!! Our rivers are dirty from toxic waste dumping, even our fish are becoming Frankenstein Fish, with many unable to lay eggs. Our tap waters, river waters, creek waters are full of the drugs many folks take. I live in Arizona and I have a friend that works for Game and Fish, and he tells me when they test the waters around the state, they find birth control, plaxil, antibiotics, etc., etc., etc. The local water departments can not remove these drugs, so we play, bath, cook and drink this toxic water.
Dirt today can be dangerous. Finding a good spa that can give us great mud baths is God sent. But, to let our children enjoy the days we had as children is all but gone. Just be careful when letting your children play in dirt and mud, as it could also be giving them new disease. Who know? Just be safe and do some research to find your own answers. Continued
By Bryan Rosner on Nov 29, 2009 in Infections | comments(0)
Clinical practice guidelines are increasing in number. Unfortunately,
when scientific evidence is uncertain, limited, or evolving, as is often
the case, conflict often arises between guideline committees and
practicing physicians, who bear the direct responsibility for the care of
individual patients. The 2006 Infectious Diseases Society of America
guidelines for Lyme disease, which have limited scientific support,
could, if implemented, limit the clinical discretion of treating physicians
and the treatment options available to patients
Introduction
Clinical practice guidelines are now ubiquitous throughout the
United States. The National Guidelines Clearing House, under the
category “diseases,” currently lists 2,126 separate guidelines on its
web site. Clinical guidelines are intended to assist physicians in
patient care by clearly communicating the results of the guideline
committees’ evaluation of available therapeutic options. However,
the processes by which individual guidelines are constructed may be
less clear, leading to disagreements between the issuing committee
and the physicians who treat patients-physicians who may well be
as experienced and knowledgeable as the guideline committee. Continued
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Toxins | comments(0)
Linda’s comment’s: It isn’t just Chinese drywall, drywall in general contains formaldehyde and that is just as dangerous. There are companies that have what we call “clean” drywall. If you can’t find one, let your drywall sit outside in the hottest sun for several days, and/or rent an Ozone machine to outgas the drywall. You would of course have to leave your home while the Ozone machine is running.
Don’t forget that kitchen cabinets also are full of Formaldehyde. Be careful of grout fillings, glue, and carpets. Many are not chemical sensitive and your body might not react to these chemicals, but that is not good either, as you have NO warning. At least if you are chemical sensitivity your body lets you know pretty quickly. I personally am like a Canary. I can walk into a building, room, new construction, even retail stores and sense these dangerous chemicals. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target and most clothing stores are full of pesticides from the clothing they are selling. Remember to wash clothes, etc., etc., at least 3 times before wearing. Please don’t look at your body reaction as a burden, be thankful that your body reacts, so that you can remove yourself. When I buy new tires for my car I react to the tires. Bicycle shops are out.
Just remember that these are very harmful chemicals and be thankful that you react. Being an informed person could very well save your life. Why now and not previous years? The chemicals that are used are made with cheap materials, that were not used years ago. Be careful of stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot, they are full of pesticides,herbicides,paints, treated woods and more.
They say that 85% of Cancers today are environmental. I provide my body with the right detox methods, so I am neutralizing these chemical assaults, while replenishing my body with the right herbals, supplements and nutrients. Buyer Beware!!
Regards,
Linda Continued
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Recipes | comments(0)
Rich and aromatic plant oils are most often associated with aromatherapy and are usually used in massage oils, incense and are diffused in the air for a soothing and healing affect. The benefits of essential oils can also be found with their tantalizing use in the kitchen. Cooking with essential oils is just another way of being creative with food preparations.
Essential oils are classified into three main categories and explain their benefits. The oils are classified as notes, top, middle, or base notes. These single notes have a general rule of thumb:
*Top notes: are the fastest acting and quickest to evaporate. Lasting 3-24 hrs.
*Middle notes: are the moderately volatile, affect metabolisms, body functions. Last 2-3 days.
*Base notes: are slower to evaporate, the most sedative and relaxing oils. Last up to approximately one week. Continued
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Toxins | comments(0)
Impact of RTS,S/AS02A and RTS,S/AS01B on Genotypes of P. falciparum in Adults Participating in a Malaria Vaccine
Clinical Trial
RTS,S, a candidate vaccine for malaria, is a recombinant protein expressed in yeast containing part of the circumsporozoite protein (CSP) sequence of 3D7 strain of Plasmodium falciparum linked to the hepatitis B surface antigen in a hybrid protein. The RTS,S antigen is formulated with GSK Biologicals’ proprietary Adjuvant Systems AS02A or AS01B. A recent trial of the RTS,S/AS02A and RTS,S/AS01B vaccines evaluated safety, immunogenicity and impact on the development of parasitemia of the two formulations. Parasite isolates from this study were used to determine the molecular impact of RTS,S/AS02A and RTS,S/AS01B on the multiplicity of infection (MOI) and the csp allelic characteristics of subsequent parasitemias. Continued
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Infections | comments(0)
Encephalopathy is like fine art: Most people know it when they see it, but there is very little agreement on how to define it. At the 14th International Lyme Disease Conference, Brian A. Fallon, MD,[1] of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, tried to do just that. More importantly, he described the different ways one can define encephalopathy, the strengths and limitations of each approach, and significantly, what other aspects of life can give the impression of encephalopathy where none exists. First, one must evaluate patients with persistent Lyme encephalopathy by asking the following questions:
Is the diagnosis correct?
Are there comorbid psychiatric disorders that could be treated better? Does the patient have a psychogenic medical illness? What was the patient’s response to prior antibiotics?
Was previous treatment adequate? How long was the course, and what was the route of administration? Was there a subsequent relapse Continued
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Infections | comments(0)
Encephalopathy is like fine art: Most people know it when they see it, but there is very little agreement on how to define it. At the 14th International Lyme Disease Conference, Brian A. Fallon, MD,[1] of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, tried to do just that. More importantly, he described the different ways one can define encephalopathy, the strengths and limitations of each approach, and significantly, what other aspects of life can give the impression of encephalopathy where none exists.
First, one must evaluate patients with persistent Lyme encephalopathy by asking the following questions:
Is the diagnosis correct?
Are there comorbid psychiatric disorders that could be treated better? Does the patient have a psychogenic medical illness? What was the patient’s response to prior antibiotics?
Was previous treatment adequate? How long was the course, and what was the route of administration? Was there a subsequent relapse Continued
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Infections | comments(0)
Is There a Link between Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
by Richard A. Van Konynenburg, Ph.D.
9th International IACFS/ME Conference
Reno, Nevada
March 12-15, 2009
Summary
A link has been hypothesized between Lyme disease and chronic
fatigue syndrome (CFS). This link is based on the Glutathione Depletion-Methylation Cycle Block (GD-MCB) hypothesis for CFS [6]. Continued
