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We are off to Phoenix for the day and wouldn't you know they are supposed to have their first day in triple digit temps this year? So if you call and I'm not in leave a message or better yet, mailto:health@antibiotic-alternatives.com  and I will get back to you first thing tomorrow, or maybe tonight if we return early enough.

A short but poignant Motivator today!

Your health questions are being answered to the best of my ability using what I gleaned from 20-years as a Medical Office Nurse and Administrator along with my education in nutritional and alternative modes. I am not a doctor and you should not think of me as one.

Q & A is for your information and education only and in some instances to give you a different perspective on a particular problem! 

My wish for you, in the use of the information gained here, is that you will apply it in a smart and safe manner in order to enhance your life and not harm it! Not to be used in place of your judgment but in  addition to...

I have always felt that I had to know all sides to a problem and then make a decision for myself and I hope that will be your attitude as well! 

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Thank you for your confidence and inquisitiveness! 
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QUESTION:

My leg bones, arm pains and burning in my chest and abdomen continues to be a mystery to my doctor? She gave me a clean bill of health after a myriad of tests, but I still am having the pains and I feel like I belong in a mental institution or am I a hypochondriac?
 
Ronda
 
 
ANSWER:

No Ronda I doubt you are being a hypochondriac. If you were you wouldn't bother to ask.  But when everything is tested and doctor says no problem is found, there could be a few things more you will need to look at to find your own answers here.
 
I am assuming you are not on cholesterol or blood pressure medications. Those medications will leach the body of minerals that will create all the symptoms you are experiencing! If not on those medications then you will need to become a detective?
 
First, look at your environment, are you living in new surroundings that could contain toxic chemicals, such as new furniture, carpeting, wallboard, cabinets,
flooring? If that could be the case you can find out for sure by taking a long 5 or 6-week vacation away from any of those things and see if the symptoms subside. 
 
Or have you added new room freshener, carpet spray or detergent in either the wash or kitchen? Have you changed anything that gives off an odor or fumes in your home? Be a detective. There are no tests to determine those environmental factors.
 
Secondly, take a look at the foods you are eating! We live in such a chemical filled society that we now eat fruits, vegetables and meats with all kinds of possible problems created by the chemicals and/or irradiation. Fruits and vegetables are now grown with only three nutrients as their base, as the ground being so depleted; therefore food is lacking about 81 of its normal nutrients. Our fruits and vegetables are also treated with pesticides & insecticides while in the fields and these things cannot be totally washed off and we eat them. They are picked green in most instances then put through a chemical wash to make them appear ripened, without the nutrient content we need.  There are no studies done regarding the chemical washes some fruits and vegetables are put through, so we do not know the results that my come along from them.
 
Do you eat a lot of fast food or processed foods? If so that alone has the risk of big problems. Do you eat meats, either chicken, turkey or beef grown traditionally are filled with hormones and antibiotics that can also create those symptoms?
 
Foods could be the catalyst to your problem. In order to determine that you will need to keep a diary of what you eat and the symptoms that occur.
To do this accurately you will need to start an elimination diet. Eliminate the most likely culprits such as, dairy, wheat, corn, sugar, chocolate, and caffeine drinks - coffee, tea and colas - also different additives, such as MSG, yellow and red dyes, etc.
 
You will need to read labels to find all the additives.  After one week of not eating the foods listed above, if symptoms have improved or gone away you know one or more of those are the culprit! To determine the one or more culprit begin reintroducing those problem foods one at a time. Give your body at least 48 hours to react. If you don't notice any changes - congestion, pain, headache, stomach upset, etc. - then you're probably okay with that particular food. If you are allergic or sensitive to one of these foods, your symptoms may be stronger than before. Your body will have had a chance to rest from fighting the food and will now respond stronger than ever. Keep detailed notes of each food and how you feel after eliminating and then re-introducing it.
 
Keep in mind that ingredients are often "hidden" in foods - like eggs and/or milk in bread. Read ingredient lists carefully. Furthermore, the various agents that processors use in foods, such as additives, preservatives, acidifiers, artificial flavors, and artificial colors, can also produce an allergic response, especially in children. Aspartame (NutraSweet, Sweet n Low, etc.) and MSG are very common offenders that present your symptoms as well. If there's a certain canned or processed food you eat regularly, avoid that food while following the elimination diet, as something in the processing may be fueling your condition.
 
Once a sensitivity to a certain food has been established, double check it by omitting it from the diet for another week. Then try reintroducing it a second time. Experiencing adverse reactions for a second time is a strong indication of a food allergy, and your best bet is to avoid that food altogether or find a way of desensitizing your system to it.  My friend Wayne Garland works with people to overcome sensitivities and if you wish to work with him to do that, let me know.
 
Another possibility; See a doctor who is experienced with fibromyalgia symptoms and have him/her check for the markers to determine if fibromyalgia could be the culprit. Sugar and fats being two of the most common triggers for fibromyalgia. Also some respond to wheat and/or dairy products in a negative manner as well.
 
Diary products could be another culprit as they leach calcium from your system which can create your symptoms.
 
Please readers do not write saying that you have been told to consume a large amount of dairy for the calcium effect. I know all that? Guess who started the rumor that dairy was great for calcium intake? The dairy industry! Once upon a time that was true before homogenization, hormones fed to dairy cattle and chemicals rampant in the foods fed them!!!  Not so anymore!
 
Margarines with Canola oil and foods cooked in Canola oil can also produce your symptoms along with very thin skin and neurological problems.
 
The above scenarios are all overlooked by doctors when trying to ascertain a health problem. Just because they did not find an existing problem does not mean that something will not appear in the future. As long as you are experiencing these symptoms there could be a risk of damage to an organ or system that can show up in the future.
 
If the problem persists and you are unable to find the culprit then I suggest you find a good Chelationist and have chelation therapy to detox and repair your body before something serious does pop up! To find one in your area go to http://www.healthy.net/clinic/therapy/chelat  learn about chelation and also find a chelationist!
 
Let me know what you determine or if you have more questions feel free to ask!
Lena

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"You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now.
How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged."
 
~ Dale Carnegie, author 

 
 

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FOOD OF THE WEEK
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A Shoot You Can Eat And Lose Weight!
 
A fantastic food that has almost no calories, if you leave off the butter!
 
Asparagus for Us. A great source of vitamin E, asparagus (asparagi?) are also loaded with known phytochemicals to help fight cancer (glutathione, for example) and as a natural diuretic, will help get rid of that excess water weight.
 
The asparagus we eat are actually shoots from the earth-covered root of the asparagus plant. The shoots are cut after 3 to 7 days of growth.
 
Asparagus exceeds other vegetables as the leading supplier of Folic Acid. Provides folacin. Folacin is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Clinical trials have demonstrated a significant link between Folic Acid intake and the prevention of neural tube defects that can cause paralysis and death in babies. - Low in Calories, less than 4 calories per average spear.
 
     - Very Low in Sodium
     - Vegetable Protein
     - A source of Fiber
     - Contains Vitamin A
     - Contains Potassium
     - Contains Vitamin E
     - A significant source of Vitamin B6
     - A significant source of Thiamine
     - One of the richest sources of Rutin, a strengthener of capillary walls
     - Contains Glutathione.
Glutathione (GSH) is one of the strongest Anti-Carcinogens and
Antioxidants found in the body.  Glutathione has a function to protect cells from oxidative damage and detoxify carcinogenic electrophiles, consequently preventing damage to DNA. Therefore Glutathione functions as a primary defense against chemicals that can cause cell transformation or cell death. Asparagus was found to have the highest Glutathione content of  several foods that were tested.
 
BUYING ASPARAGUS: Select asparagus with tight tips (pass if the tips are loose), and minimum of woody white stalk at the bottom. Wrinkled or pithing stalks indicate age and dehydration and the taste may not be as good. When asparagus is fresh, there is no difference in taste or texture between thin and fat stalks (no matter what you've heard!).
 
Cooking Asparagus: Since most of asparagus nutrients are in the tip, it's best to cook it upright in a tall container. Tie the asparagus in a bunch after cleaning, place in standing position in 1-2 inches of boiling water. Cook just until stalks soften.
 
If you don't have a pan tall enough, try this: make a very light butter sautéing a wide, flat pan. Cool. Add a touch of water and heat. Lay the washed wet asparagus in, cover and steam or simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

I have a steamer that I lay the cleaned asparagus in and steam, without butter or water, for about 5 minutes for crunchy goodness. Sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar or lemon for a real treat!
 
Enjoy!
Lena
  
 

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