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Today's question from Charles asks: My mother suffers from arthritis. I recommended shark cartilage to her, but she said that she has a peptic ulcer and is very limited in what she can take. Do you know of a remedy for peptic ulcers? Do you know if patients with peptic ulcers have difficulty with shark cartilage?

Steve's Motivator this week, "THE APPLAUSE THAT REFRESHES" a simply solution to great relationships... Learn and be healthy...  If you enjoy Steve's weekly Motivator let him know and tell him you read it in "A Natural Environmental Health Facts Ask Lena Health Q & A ezine." mailto:Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com  

I answer all health questions 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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QUESTION:
 
My mother suffers from arthritis. I recommended shark cartilage to her, but she said that she has a peptic ulcer and is very limited in what shhe can take. Do you know of a remedy for peptic ulcers? Do you know if patients with peptic ulcers have difficulty with shark cartilage?
 
Charles
 
 
ANSWER:
 
Hi Charles I don't want to be too long winded on my answer but I see some potential problems that should be addressed.

You do not give me names of what medications she is currently taking making it a bit hard to give an absolute answer but I have to question your mother's doctor and his/her abilities with her Peptic Ulcer if they continue to bother her?

The medical opinion for the last few years suggests that anyone with ulcer symptoms should be checked for the presence of H Pylori bacteria. Has her doctor check her for that? The importance of this finding is that, in most cases of H Pylori positive ulcers, antibiotics can actually heal the ulcer. Sadly some antibiotics prescribed will not get all of the bacteria out of it's hiding place and will crop up again in the future... I don't know if this is her case or not?

Secondly, some Peptic ulcers are caused from too little acid in the stomach, which is exacerbated with drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec and other antacids that some doctors give for stomach problems as they haven't discovered that doesn't work nor do they know what will... With too little acid in the stomach yeast - necessary bacteria - takes over and overpopulates like wildfire and sets up a world of other potential health problems. This can actually cause arthritis... If this is the case for her she will need to take the ultimate antibiotic, Ionic Silver Water, 1 Tablespoon two or three times a day for a month or more, to kill any bad bacteria and at the same time she will need to give her stomach back its good bacteria (Probiotics) to keep yeast and acids at a required balance..

In this day and age when ulcers are treated correctly they can be cleared up in six to twelve weeks. If she truly has peptic ulcers without H Pylori and has been treated but continues to bother her, she is definitely doing something to continue irritating them. Probably not her doing... But I suspect it's the ulcer and/or arthritis medications, which may be the chief culprit as they tend to kill all good bacteria needed to keep the body healthy and stomach acids that are necessary for proper digestion, hence Chronic Ulcer Syndrome...

Finally to answer your question... Yes, Shark Cartilage would be safe and will not irritate her stomach... Dr. Garland has a much healthier and safer herbal and nutrient treatment for arthritis that clears up and does not irritate Peptic Ulcers but in fact can help them at the same time while repairing joints and tendons and controlling pain safely. It takes more than just one or two natural remedies to help with arthritis... Twenty percent can go with MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Glucosamine, shark cartilage and such but that leaves eighty percent who do not find relief with them... It usually takes a host of herbs and nutrients to take care of arthritis...

Fear and stress can contribute to prolonging her ulcers by killing off the good bacteria while either under producing or overproducing necessary stomach acids, while contributing to exacerbation of arthritic pain... If she is fearful or stressed out this can be a problem for her as well... She needs assurance to calm her down if that is the case, but so many believe people what their doctor says and they are unable to accept any other healing mode or help...

Good luck with helping her,
Lena
 

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MOTIVATOR
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THE APPLAUSE THAT REFRESHES

"Do you think my hair is soft and shiny?" Jessica asked Josh one
moonlit evening.

Josh answered, "Yep."

"And are my eyes bright and beautiful?" she continued.

"Yep," he replied.

After a few minutes Jessica forged ahead, "Josh, do you think my skin is smooth and clear?"

"Yep."

At this, Jessica smiled brightly and declared, "Oh, Josh, you say the sweetest things!"

Lucky for Josh, he got a little help!

No relationship can be built on flattery, but sincere compliments smooth over many rough edges. A thoughtful compliment is a way of saying, "I care enough to notice." Even relationships that are not romantic in nature will benefit from well-placed compliments.

Granted, some people feel suspicious, embarrassed, or defensive when complimented. They sometimes suspect that fine words might be part of a manipulative design. And quite often, people respond to compliments with mixed emotions rather than plain gratitude, primarily because they find the sincerity behind them suspect.

But most often, sincere encouragement can bolster self-confidence and cement friendships. In love relationships, thoughtful compliments can help keep the fires of romance burning vigorously.

One marriage counselor says, 'Compliment your spouse at least once every day." He cautions against flattery by adding, "It should be sincere. Then point out something new you appreciate about him or her every week. Make sure it is something you have never mentioned before. You'll be surprised at what it does for your marriage."

Sincere compliments cost nothing and can accomplish so much. In ANY relationship, they are the applause that refreshes.

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FOOD OF THE WEEK
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A natural Anti-inflammatory and Antibiotic.

That would be Onions.

Their relatives are known botanically as alliums, a plant genus that has been classified at different times as belonging to the lily family, the amaryllis family, or to a family of its own - Alliaceae. There are more than 500 alliums; all of the edible species are bulbing plants with a characteristic pungent smell or taste, which is produced once their layers of skin are cut. 

If you have an abscess on your body take a piece of onion and put it on the abscess cover it and see how it draws it to a head and drains it... Change onion twice a day...

My favorite being;
Maui Onions – Available fresh April through June
Vidalia Onions – Available fresh May and June
Walla Walla – Available fresh July and August

Low in calories and truthfully, in most vitamins and minerals. Although they do supply a chromium, vitamin C, Manganese, Molybdenum, Vitamin B6, tryptophan, folate, potassium, phosphorus and copper. There are many flavorful members of the alliums family-- scallions, leeks, shallots and garlic as well as onions themselves--are rich sources of a number of phytonutrients. They contain allyl sulfides - sulfur compounds that may lower blood pressure and discourage tumor growth -, quercetin - a flavonoid with high antioxidant activity -, and saponins - substances connected with cholesterol-lowering and tumor inhibition. So you see these are very healthy plants.

Onions originated in prehistoric times and were widely consumed in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. By the 17th century, Europeans were enjoying them as a salad ingredient and as a breakfast "health" food. Today, onions rank sixth among the world's leading vegetable crops.

Slicing onions come in an impressive array of sizes, colors, and shapes. Because onions are easily crossbred, growers are continually developing new varieties and hybrids. The ubiquitous medium-sized yellow globe onions, pictured on this site, which are available year round, encompass many different varieties, with subtle differences in taste or texture. Whatever names are bestowed upon onions, though, they fall into two general categories: spring/summer onions and storage onions.

Spring/summer onions: Grown primarily from fall to spring in warm-weather states, such as Texas, Georgia, and Arizona, these onions have soft flesh and a mild or sweet taste. Some are designated by names referring to their growing areas, such as California Italian Red, Vidalia - from Georgia, Walla Walla - from Washington, or Maui Sweet - from Hawaii. Granex and Grano are other names denoting sweet onions with flattened or top-shaped bulbs. These varieties generally are not stored, but are shipped almost immediately after harvesting. Many of them are quite juicy and, because of their relatively high sugar content, mild enough to be eaten raw.

Storage onions: These have firm flesh, dry, crackly outer skins, and pungent flavors. Grown in northern areas of the United States, such as Idaho, Colorado, and New York, they are harvested in late summer and early fall. After a brief period of drying out (a process known as "curing"), they are stored for several months; they are available at markets from late fall to early spring. In stores, these onions may simply be labeled by color--yellow, red, or white. "Spanish" onions are a variety of very large storage onion, distinguished by their mild flavor and skin color, which ranges from yellow to purple. There are no nutritional differences among these types.

Pearl onions: Also called white onions, these are actually white pearl-shaped bulbs from different varieties. They are so densely planted that they attain a size of only 1 inch or less in diameter. "Boiling" onions are larger pearl-like onions that grow to 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Availability

Storage onions can be found year round in ample quantities. The mild spring and summer onions are in greatest (but still limited) supply from March until September. Pearl and boiling onions are in good supply year round.

As a rule, the large, mild spring and summer onions are good for eating raw or for cooked dishes in which you want a subtle flavor. The crisp, assertive character of storage onions makes them better-suited for dishes that require long cooking, since they can hold their flavor. An onion's flavor is determined by its variety and also by the soil and climatic conditions where it grows. Consequently, onions with the same appearance can taste considerably different, depending on where and when they were grown. So you may have to experiment, particularly when it comes to choosing the mildest onions.

Many shoppers prefer a particular color, though color is not a reliable guide to flavor or texture.
White onions tend to be more pungent than yellows or reds, but this rule of thumb may not be true in your area. Size is another consideration:
For raw onion slices in salads and sandwiches, select large onions. They are also a more efficient choice for peeling and chopping. For cooking whole or in wedges, choose small- to medium-size onions.

Most onions are sold loose by the pound, though globe and pearl onions also come in mesh bags. Pearls are frequently packaged in small boxes. Whatever type you choose, look for ones that feel dry and solid all over, with no soft spots (a sign of rot) or sprouts. The skin around the neck should be tightly closed, and the outer skin should have a crackly feel and a shiny appearance. Whole onions should smell mild--even those that are pungent when you cut into them; a strong odor is a sign of decay. Also avoid onions with green areas, which can taste unpleasant, or with dark patches, which may indicate mold.

Storage

Whole onions should be kept in a cool, dry, open space, away from bright light (which can turn their flavor bitter.) They do best in an area that allows plenty of air to circulate around them, so either spread them out in a single layer or hang them in a basket. Onions will absorb moisture, causing them to spoil more quickly, so don't store them under a sink (which can be damp) or place them near potatoes, which give off moisture and produce a gas that causes onions to spoil more quickly. Storage onions can last three to four weeks under these conditions, spring and summer onions about half as long. High humidity, though, will considerably reduce storage time. If an onion begins to sprout, use it quickly, since it has probably started to turn mushy.

You can extend the life of spring and summer varieties by storing them unwrapped in the refrigerator crisper; dry storage onions should not be refrigerated for more than a few days, and only if there's no other place for them. Leftover cut portions of fresh onion, wrapped tightly in plastic, will keep for two to three days if refrigerated. Cooked onions, tightly covered, can be kept for up to five days; store them in glass or plastic containers (metal can discolor the onions).

Chopping or slicing an onion brings its sulfur-containing amino acids into contact with enzymes to form volatile compounds, one of which strikes the tongue, while another irritates the eye, apparently by turning into sulfuric acid. The older an allium is, the stronger these compounds become. Fortunately for our taste buds, cooking produces further chemical changes that render them much milder. Some of the odor compounds appear to be converted into a substance that is 50 to 70 times sweeter than table sugar.

Onions can be sliced, chopped, diced, or grated, but first they must be peeled. To make this task easier, if you need to prepare a large quantity of onions, trim off the tops and bottoms and place the onions in boiling water for about a minute. Drain them and pull off the outer skin, which should be loose, then peel off the slippery membrane underneath. With small white boiling onions, cut a cross in the root end of each one, which keeps the onion intact once you slip off the skin.

Although some recipes call for raw onions to be cooked with other ingredients, others require them to be cooked beforehand. Virtually every cooking method has been used with onions.

Baking: Use whole, unpeeled onions. Cut off the root ends, so the onions will stand upright in the baking pan, prick them with a fork, and place in a baking pan lightly coated with nonstick spray. Or, peel the onions, pierce them, and wrap in foil. Cook in a 350°F to 375°F oven; test for doneness by pressing the onions, which should give easily without feeling mushy. Cooking times: for medium-sized onions, 45 to 60 minutes. Storage onions generally take longer than the more loosely layered spring and summer onions.

Braising: This method works well for small white pearl or boiling onions. Place the onions in a pan and cover with 1/2" of water or broth. Simmer, covered, over low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the onions are tender. (Add more liquid if necessary.) Cooking time: 25 minutes.

Microwaving: Peel and quarter a pound of small- to medium-sized onions. Arrange them in a microwaveable casserole dish, adding 2 tablespoons of water or stock. Rotate once during cooking. Cooking time: seven to eight minutes.

Sauteing: can be done in oil, or you can use stock or wine. The key is to keep the heat low and stir constantly. If the onions begin to brown too quickly, reduce the heat further and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Cooking time: five to 10 minutes, depending on how finely chopped the onions are.

Boiling: This method is best for whole and half onions, but also works for sliced onions. Cooking time: 10 to 35 minutes, depending on size and density of the onions.

Onion soup is one of my cold weather favorites to warm my inside and give me that calming effect onions give off…

My husband is a hater of these bulbs. He simply cannot stand even the slightest sliver in anything or it's off to the bathroom and sounds that most of us can't stand to hear or smell come from there… It was hard getting use to cooking without onions in everything, as I grew up eating onions cooked in every dish my mother made, so I use a lot of Granulated Onion in cooking… My husband is kind enough to grow a lot of sweet onions for me and the neighbors who scavenge them from our garden as soon as they are ready every year…

Eat and enjoy,
Lena
 

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