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Tuesday May 12, 2009

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 ASK LENA HEALTH Q & A EDITION!
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Today's question isn't one like you will have ever seen in this newsletter. Yes, I have written about UTI's but never with the twist on this one.

As summer hit before it is official and the weather has me wanting outside to just sit and absorb I find it harder to concentrate and I bet I'm not the only one! Just a reminder; Life changes daily for all of us and it seems the stressors are so much more prevalent these days making it imperative that we be careful to not get caught up in stress to the point of making us ill.

The answers to questions submitted to me each week come from my 20+ years as a Medical Office Nurse along with many years and ongoing education in nutritional and alternative treatment modes. Add that to many years of friendship with Dr. Wayne Garland, a very knowledgeable naturopath and herbologist, who many years ago, beat his cancer death sentence given by the traditional medical world, has helped along the alternatives path and hopefully help to give hope to those who need it... Also receiving a lot of study reports and try to ascertain if they are good or bad then report them to you, which has increased my knowledge along the way and I pass them on to you to use or not...

I am not a doctor or dentist and you should not think of me as one!! My years observing life and health of the many people/patients around me and the contradictions of the traditional medical world's idea of treating - prescription domino effect - while watching those same schooled methods that aren't relieving illness but creating far more health problems than they help. Those same medical professionals aren't telling people how to get healthy or how to prevent illness, which led me to look for something to change that premise for myself and those around me. In looking outside the Westernized medical profession I found and continue to find alternatives that really work to create health and longevity - when adhered to - beyond anything the traditional medical world can do...

Ask Lena Health Questions and Answers 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... Even though I daily watch people become healthy with the information imparted here nothing works 100% of the time for 100% of people...

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! 

IF YOU HAVE A HEALTH QUESTION 
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Thank you for your confidence and inquisitiveness! 
Lena

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QUESTION:
 
I suffer from Honeymoon cystitis. I am a 37 year old female. Every time my Husband and me have intercourse I have a bladder infection. So we just stop having intercourse altogether now. Every time I have one, I go to the doctor because otherwise nothing else works. Cranberry and Asparagus only mask the problem but does not rid the infection. I even tried using Olive leaf extract which I read is one of natures best antibiotics and while it clears up certain symptoms it does not rid the infection. What can I Use to help me? someone recommended D-mannose? Is there a natural antibiotics that can definitely kill UTI's?
 
Thanks,
Tammy
 
Question sent to Tammy before answering:
Tammy, doctor has some questions before answering yours.
 
1. Has your husband been checked out to determine he isn't giving you a UTI, as some infections are symptomless in men?
2. Give him a sample of a days food intake and fluid intake in a day!
3. Did the doctor do a culture to determine you do have cystitis?
4. What medications have you taken in the last year? Over-The-Counter drugs, prescription, supplements?
5. Is your body pain sensitive any place else?
 
When he gets those answers we can give you answers.
 
TAMMY'S ANSWERS:
 
1. Both me and My husband do not have any STD's. He is okay and so am I.
2. Mostly for breakfast I either have nothing or a shake made of soymilk and fruits. Sandwiches mostly for lunch or sometimes I will eat like a salad or some type of meat, rice and vegetables. Supper definitely fish, chicken, beef, shrimp with rice and steam veggies. I snack on chips allot, not much of a sweet tooth.
3. They culture my test all the time and end up giving me mostly Ciprofloxacin. The last one I had cultured recently they told me had E.coli. They have never said anything to me that I have cystitis. All they ever do is prescribe me antibiotics and I was frustrating for me because I have to go to the doctors allot for this problem. I am so embarrassed at this problem that I use different doctors. The first thing they ask is about hygiene and basically I know me and my husband keep our bodies really clean.
4. I have sickle cell anemia so if I have an attack I usually use co-dymanol, panadol, Tylenol extra strength and in serious cases Petadine they administer at the hospital. Otherwise now and again I take vitamin C. I don't often get sickle cell attacks now though.
5. I really don't have pain anywhere in my body only if I have sickle cell attack then the pains usually take me in my arms, legs.
 
I notice that I tend to not use the bathroom as frequently as I should I hold my urine and this is something I have been doing for a very long time. I also don't drink allot of water during the day. Maybe one glass. So I have started to change this by trying to drink 6-8 glasses a day and also pee frequently.
 
 
ANSWER:
 
Tammy, your answer to me really explained what is happening in your body and I'm confident we can reverse and change your life in both the intercourse cystitis area and as a nice side effect, lessen your Sickle Cell episodes. Here is what we feel should be the steps you can take to improve your life all around.
 
You need much more than just a substitute antibiotic!
 
The intercourse infections is caused from your immune system being so depleted by the Sickle Cell medications and all the antibiotics you have been given that this is creating your ongoing Honeymoon Cystitis and cannot improve until the immune system is rebuilt.  This cannot happen in a few days but I'm going to give you some instructions that can make intercourse safe and enjoyable for you both.
 
To correct this problem three things could be done.
 
1. Rebuild you immune system and that begins in your digestive tract. Your body has no digestive enzymes left nor natural flora needed to keep it healthy. 80% of the immune system is in the digestive tract. Have you Read Your Amazing Ecosystem Within? If not, do so! Also read Digestion The Path To Health Or Illness! Both of these articles are the straight answers to the immune system's health and your organs ability to stay healthy!
 
Now to start by rebuilding your digestive tract and get your marriage back on a strong path. That will require supplements to do so. And since you have Sickle Cell the first two supplements will be an ongoing necessity every day of your life!
1. Digestive Enzyme Probiotics 1 caplet with each meal and 2 at bedtime on an empty stomach. If your pain gets to the point of needing the pain medication you will have to take 3 caplets at bedtime. You will see one of the latest reports on Probiotic necessity in this coming Thursday's Natural Health Education Facts ezine.
 
2. Life Transfusion Ionic Liquid Minerals - this will also improve your Sickle Cell and prevent some of the problems of pain and cell death, caused from lack of oxygen reaching the new cells. Week One: 1/2 teaspoon minerals in a 4 to 6 ounce glass of juice (not orange, apple or grapefruit juice) breakfast and lunch or early afternoon. Week Two: 3/4 teaspoon in juice twice a day but no later than 4PM.  Week three and thereafter: 1 teaspoon twice a day in juice. If you take a pain medication before the third week you will need to add an extra dose of 1/2 or 3/4 teaspoon to replace the minerals the pain medication absorbs.
 
3. Ionic Silver Water - This is the ultimate antibiotic and immune building mineral This will not only help build your immune system back but will keep your vaginal area free of bacteria until such time you immune system is strong enough to not allow it to take hold. Use it two ways: FIRST; the next 2 months take 1 Tablespoon first thing in the morning on empty stomach. SECOND; Douche after intercourse each time for the next six weeks giving your body time to rebuild. TO DOUCHE MIX 1 Tablespoon in 1 quart of warm water.
 
4. Nattokinase - This is to clean your blood and naturally thin it sufficiently allowing more oxygen to reach the cells so the Sickle Cells will not cause such pain. Take 2 capsules every morning with 6 oz glass of filtered/purified water.
 
5. Yes you do need to make sure you are getting plenty of water to wash impurities out of your body and flush your kidneys and liver. Yes, D-Mannose is a great urinary system treatment but not in your case as the cause is ongoing and immune death created.
 
That is the plan and if you choose to go with it I'm sure I will get an email telling me how much better you are doing. If you do choose to do this please check in with me with any questions and changes, good or bad as sometimes dosage directions have to be varied according to how each body responds.
 
God bless and good health,
Lena
 

Last Paragraph Is The Reason I Never Employed A Person That I Could Smell Smoke On!

University of Cambridge researchers measured saliva cotinine levels in more than 4,800 non-smoking subjects, then divided the subjects into four groups, from highest to lowest cotinine concentrations. Each subject was also given neuropsychological tests to judge cognition and brain function.

When you inhale cigarette smoke, your body metabolizes nicotine and produces a chemical called cotinine. So concentrations of cotinine provide an effective way to get an idea of how much smoke is actually being inhaled by a passive smoker.

Results: Highest cotinine levels were associated with the poorest cognitive test scores. And as cotinine levels dropped, test scores significantly improved.

The Cambridge team believes that theirs is the first study to compare cognitive function with second-hand smoking. But the results aren't entirely surprising because smoking is closely linked to cardiovascular risks, and narrowing of arteries is one of the known causes of dementia. In fact, vascular dementia is the most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, an employee with a smoking habit racks up an average of $3,400 of costs to the company per year. They say this figure stems from the overall cost of healthcare for smokers, as well as reduced productivity and absenteeism.

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MOTIVATOR
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FORGIVING QUICKLY

Whoever said it first got it right: "Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly." What a wise and wonderful way to live ? but not as easy as it seems.

Personally, I'm all for lingering kisses, raucous laughter, and true love. I can't wait. But the idea of forgiving quickly is a tough one. It certainly belongs on the list; it's just that it doesn't come easily. How I enjoy my righteous indignation. Forgiving can be like drinking bitter medicine; I have to force myself to swallow ? and even that in small doses.

In his audio book ?Living Faith? (Random House Audio Books, 1996), U.S. President Jimmy Carter talks about forgiving quickly. He says that without the knowledge that he can be forgiven, it would be impossible for him to face his own shortcomings.

He relates that both he and his wife, Rosalynn, are "strong-willed" persons who find it difficult to admit being at fault.

One day, after a particularly harsh argument, Carter decided that he would never let another day end with each of them angry with the other. So he went out to his wood shop and cut a thin piece of walnut, a little smaller than a bank check. On it, he carved the words, "Each evening forever this is good for an apology or forgiveness, as you desire." That evening, he gave the plaque to Rosalynn. He reports that, so far, he has been able to honor it each time Rosalyn has presented it to him.

With his plaque, Carter made it possible for them to forgive quickly. They created a climate where it became safe to admit mistakes and where it was expected that those mistakes would be forgiven.

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Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com  is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for his FREE newsletter of Life, Love and Laughter at http://LifeSupportSystem.com

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