Alternative Medicine

                                                                      In the NY Yimes today is a story about a  schizophrenic patient, William Bigley in Alaska who does not want to take his medication, Zyprexa. Now in Alaska, the court does not force the patient to take his/her medication. Additionally, it has been discovered that the pharmaceutical industry, Lilly, which manufactures this drug, has kept its side effects secretive: it actually causes weight gain and diabetes. Now. many in the Alternative Health field many researchers believe that diet actually is the major cause of schizophrenia. According to Mental Help, indigenous cultures do not display this disease amongst their population. However, when they assume a Western diet, the population studies show an increase in therates of schizophrenia. It has been suggested that wheat and dairy products are the mainculprit in causing an allergic response. so possibly a vegan, gluten  free diet is the answer. Noted author, Abram Hoffer, MD,PhD, a psychiatrist with a PhD in biochemistry, wrote much about  orthomolecular medicine. In fact, on one occasion, he joined with Nobel prize winner, Linus Pauling, in citing that there are certain Vitamin deficiencies that may be responsible: Vitamin C, B-6, B-3, B-12, tryptophan, niacin are amongst the list. Additionally omega 3 fatty acid oils, and as I have mentioned many times, this is available in walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, and avocados. Also mineral deficiency has been cited as well, namely, zinc,copper, manganese. Gingko biloba, which has a special extract called EGb 761, is also being used. by the way, Dr. Hoffer is 100 yrs old.

                                                                    I just received another nice video tutorial from Dr.Vince Bellonzi discussing skin care. He makes the case that rather than spending a lot of money on expensive cream and other external treatments, it is better to concentrate on your nutrition. One of the major culprits is sugar, which changes your internal structure. You need nutrients that will give you collagen, omega 3 fatty acids (flax seeds, walnuts, avocados, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds. Additionally, some medications may have adverse effects on your skin. Too much sugar can also cause blemishes. Vitamin B’s are also very important. Hydration is another important factor, and if you drink coffee and tea, you will have to drink even more. Selenium has also been cited in protecting against sun damage, and it can be obtained from Brazil nuts and whole grains. Zinc is another important factor and can be found in peanuts, peanut butter, legumes and lentils. obviously, you will want to avoid alcohol and smoking. Olive, almond and coconut oil are extremely helpful in maintaining healthy skin. I usually add some coconut milk to my smoothies, which usually consists of some kind of leafy green vegetable, bananas and coconut milk. Flavanoids are extremely important because of their role as anti-oxidants. They can be found in Citrus fruits, like lemons, limes and grapefruits. Also, as is common knowledge, the peels of vegetables and fruits contain valuable nutrients. Hope this helps.

Many looking for the answers to perfect health overlook what we know as “superfoods. In fact chocolate is one of those superfoods. Here are some of its properties:
1) Loaded With Antioxidants That Fight Free Radicals
2) Nutrient Rich Source of Flavonoids and Phytonutrients
3) Is Natures Perfect Anti-Aging Food
4) Helps Support Cardiovascular Health
5) Improves Sleep and Sense of Well-Being
6) Promotes Proper Inflammation Response
7) Helps Control Appetite and Can Aid in Weight loss
Helps Protect Cellular Function and Communication
9) Helps Provide Natural Energy
10) Nutrition Never Tasted So Great!
Of course, we’re talking about unprocessed chocolate with no additives, like sugar. For a complete line of great superfoods, go to My Dragonfly shop In the video is David Wolfe, World renown authority on Chocolate and raw foods and author of Naked Chocolate.

According to a recent study released on Feb. 26, 2008,in PLOS Medicine antidepressants have been found to have very little efficacy compared to a placebo. In the attached video Dr. John Breeding compares anti-depressants to the “Emperor’s clothing.” The multi-national study’s findings were submitted to the FDA. The findings indicate that”the new-generation antidepressants do not produce clinically significant improvements in depression in patients who initially have moderate or even very severe depression, but show significant effects only in the most severely depressed patients.” As the FDA has very high standards for its clinical studies, these findings are definitely noteworthy. Many health practitioners are taking a second look at these findings and certainly the Public is concerned that this might have been a major pharmocolgical scam.

                                                                                                  My friends from Genofis on youtube sent me an interview from Brother R.A. of Real Black Talk.com who recently interviewed Dr. Fred BaughmanJr, a neurologist & graduate from New York School of Medicine (1960_. Dr. Baughman says that ADD and ADHD are not real diseases and have been “invented” by the psychopharmocological industry. He says that there never has been any proof that there is any real “chemical imbalance” of the brain. He claims that the U.S. school teachers have been indoctrinated by the U.S Dept. of Education to believe this hoax and are actually the ones who are pushing these “diagnoses.” They, in fact, “coerce” the parents, and there are cases where the Dept of children and Families have removed children from the home because of lack of co-operation from the parents. One of the major drug companies promoting these drugs is Novartis. At a conference on the Concensus of ADHD, Dr. Baughman, questioned Dr. Swanson’s MRI findings that the so-called ADHD child’s brain is 10% smaller. Dr. Baughman suggests that it is actually the drugs(like Ritalin) that are causing this atrophy, because the children tested are, in fact, on these drugs. He also mentioned that there are considerably adverse side effects as well, even heart attacks. Apparently even 3-5 yr. old children are now being targeted. In 2003, Dr. William Kerry testified before congress that 17% of 53 million schoolchildren seeing a psychiatrist would receive a prescription for a neuroleptic drug. Now there is the President’s (GWB) New Freedom Commission on Mental Health that is pushing “teen screen”, and says that in Nashville, apparently 51% tested positive for “clinical depression” and will be referred for psychiatric drugs. You can read more about this on his adhdfraud.org In another interview on PBS Dr Baughman says that the U.N. expressed concerns over the Ciba-Geigy, the manufacturer of methylphenidate (Ritalin) having financial ties with a leading proponent of ADHD treatment, CHADD.org However, to be perfectly correct it is imperative to examine Dr. Baughman’s ties with the Church of Scientology and his participation with their Citizens Commission on Human Rights, a highly dubious organization as well. Other physicians, like Dr Scott Saunders have claimed that simply changing a child’s diet and exercise routine does make a major change in the child’s behavior. Do your research.