Helicobacter Pylori: Good and bad
Dietary recommendations for Helicobacter pylori infection A diet based on optimum nutrition shows that genetic susceptibility to H. pylori can be modified and there is mounting scientific evidence to show that such a diet not only helps prevent acquisition of the bacteria but also protects from disease consequences in those who are infected. In one study, research on vitamin C in both mice and humans has shown that in amounts of 5g a day, it can rid the body of H. pylori in up to 30% of individuals. Epidemiological studies have also shown, more or less across the board, that …
Natural medicine and Lifestyle modification can prevent Parkinson’s disease
Natural Medicine and Lifestyle modification can prevent Parkinson’s disease Parkinson ’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that is caused by a degeneration of cells in the part of the brain that produces the neurotransmitter dopamine (chemical messenger). It is characterised by slowness of movement, rigidity, tremor and balance problems as well as non-movement type symptoms including constipation, low mood, fatigue, sleep and a decline in memory. Conventional treatment focus on the increase of dopamine activity. Dopamine is made in the body from protein (amino acids) and diet can affect the production of dopamine. Optimising the diet can assist with …
STROKES – Lifestyle Modification & Natural Medicine can Prevent Strokes
Strokes One stroke always follows another stroke but strokes can be prevented. How common is a stroke? It is the third most common cause of death in SA. ⅔ of all patients are older than 65 years of age. ¼ of all patients are younger than 45 years of age. 20% of SA will be a stroke or heart patient before age 60. The brain The most delicate organ in the body – without the brain or parts thereof the body cannot function. 100 billion cells in brain. Each area has a function and brain is very dependant on …
Men’s health – The 5 big killers and 5 natural solutions by Dr James G Liddell
Stress, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Diabetes and Prostate Cancer Statistics : Chronically high stress levels can lead to heart attacks, heart failure and strokes You have a 50% risk of dying from heart or artery disease Diabetics have an 80% risk for stroke related deaths One in six men die in South Africa of prostate cancer – the number one amoungst men Obesity is the no. 1 cause of diabetes What do all these diseases have in common? Stress is a major contributing factor and 80% of the big 5 are preventable. Your genetics and your lifestyle will determine how healthy …
Celiac disease and gluten intolerance
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is classified as an autoimmune disease where there is a hypersensitivity to the protein gluten. When a person has celiac disease, there is a 1 in 22 chance that the immediate family (brothers, sisters and grandchildren) might also be a celiac patient and should be checked frequently for celiac. These patients should follow a gluten free diet for life because there is no cure for this disease and even a little bit of gluten can have a bad reaction. Gluten intolerance Gluten intolerance is a gluten sensitivity that occurs after repetitive consumption of gluten …
Breast cancer: Genetic testing
Oncology leads the way in personalised medicine with a range of single and multi-gene tests to identify the patients that have increased risk of breast cancer development, recurrence or medication side-effects due to the genetic background. The DNA-based BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing and RNA-based profiling are offered as a routine service to patients who fulfil the criteria for these tests. More accurate testing is now available with the use of the multi-gene assays like the 70-gene MammaPrint profile. Lifestyle diseases and breast cancer Lifestyle disease like obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, high cholesterol increase breast cancer risk. Testing criteria (Please …
Wheat addiction : “Yes and No”
The main problem with refined carbohydrates like wheat (high GI/GL) and sugar is that they can alter the microflora (good bacteria) content in the digestive tract and that can lead to an increased energy extraction and fat deposition, change hormone secretions, cause leaky GUT and cause metabolic endotoxemia and the end results is a craving for more wheat and sugar and what follows is weight gain. The bad flora flora in the digestive tract and wheat is often the main culprit in the sugar/insulin rollercoaster that drives sugar-burners’ need to eat more wheat. Candida is normally the driving force behind …
Alcohol – The side effects outweigh the benefits
Alcohol – the side effects outweigh the benefits Short-term side effects of using alcohol include: Can reduced concentration Can affect co-ordination and slower reflexes The loss of inhibitions and more confidence Can cause a flushed appearance Can blurred vision and slurred speech Can intense moods, e.g. aggression, elation, depression Can cause headaches Can cause nausea and vomiting Increase risk of injuries associated with falls, accidents, violence and intentional self-harm Can increase motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents Can cause blackouts Increase risk of drowning Can increase risk of fires Can cause alcohol poisoning, coma and death Slows your metabolism and …
Aloe Vera – the real benefits
“You ask me what were the secret forces which sustained me during my long fasts. Well, it was my unshakeable faith in God, my simple and frugal lifestyle and the aloe, whose benefits I discovered upon my arrival in South Africa at the end of the 19th century.” Mahatma Gandhi Aloe Vera works on two main areas It works on membranes like the skin and linings of sinuses, nose, throat, digestive system, lungs and genital tract Secondly, it works on the immune system where it will protect the body against pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and cancer cells Aloe Vera can be …
Attention Deficit Disorder – a drug free intervention is possible
Attention Deficit Disorder defined Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity more frequent and severe than is typical of children at a similar level of development. This definition conforms to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition.(2) Diagnosis Diagnosis should be done by an educational psychologist. Normal onset starts before the age of seven and symptoms should be present for at least 6 months. Six symptoms of the criteria for ADD/ADHD should be met. Incidence of Hyperactivity 10% of the South African population is hyperactive.(5) Hyperactivity is between four and …
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