Cancer and Infection

A new study was published that showed that 16% of cancer worldwide are caused by treatable infections. We have long known about the link between infectious organisms and cancer. In fact, John Hopkins Medical has known about the link between fungus and cancer for about 20 years. http://www.seismologik.com/journal/2012/4/19/the-relationship-between-cancer-and-fungus.html

This is important to recognize in any treatment for cancer. The fact that a underlying infection, be it fungal, viral, or bacterial, could be the leading indicator in cancer it powerful to know. This supports the old herbal philosophy that dates back farther than I know that says, "If your blood is clean the body is will be well." Learn about these connections so that you are armed with the knowledge necessary to heal your life.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/may/09/cancers-treatable-infections

Anitbiotics Have Finally Reached Their Limit

I think by now most of you know that antibiotic resistance has been a growing issue for years. The medical community and big pharma knew this day would come and have not done anything to prevent it. Why? Profit margin is the most basic and realistic answer that I know. This thought process has finally brought us a super bug that is completely resistant to antibiotics. It will thrill you to know that this is a hospital bug as well. Check the link for more info. 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2147653/Deadly-strain-MRSA-resistant-line-antibiotic-used-treat-infections.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

There is good news though. To my knowledge there is not one bacteria in the world that has become resistant to nano-particle silver, or nature's natural antibiotics. It is true that they may take just a couple of days longer to kill the infection, however, there are no known resistant bugs to nature. Which choice feels like the wise choice to you?

Doctors Practicing Inferior Care

The overwhelming evidence that our medical system has "dropped off the cliff" is growing more apparent everyday. Doctors are going overboard prescribing antidepressants despite warnings against it.
I would love to know just what the numbers are in Nashville and which hospital excels in prescribing antidepressants. You can bet that if you go the doctor for any symptoms that are hard to explain or hard  to diagnose then you will become a target for antidepressants. Even shrinks are coming out acknowledging that the doctors are creating issues with powerful antidepressants that really should be in the hands of a different type of professional. I see all of this and think to myself, "Is this not what they wanted to create though?". For any system to work and be successful then there must be a dependency on that system. The medical system has placed itself as the most dependency based business in this country. This system is supposed to have all the answers. The egotism that built it, is now destroying it. You cannot be all things to all people. Maybe the medical system will realize that and change their approach. We can always hope.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/08/08/antidepressants-overprescribed-in-primary-care/

Honor Your Dreams

This is a story that I hope all of you will read and enjoy. In today's world it is great to see this reported. The power of honoring your dreams and aspirations impacts the world around you in ways that are immeasurable. Take this inspiration with you into the weekend and honor your own dream.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47408737/ns/us_news-life/#.T7-ngk8eRGF

Uncle Drew- The Kyrie Irving Experiment

I love this. It is great to see how people's perspective can change when what they are looking at is more than it seems. In herbal healing, I feel the same way. Who could think that the old trees in your yard could have enormous healing impact on your life? Who could think that those scraggly weeds growing in your yard can change your life? Enjoy and remember not everything is as it seems. Challenge your perspective everyday to increase your healing potential.

Bravo! Dan Rather

A web of deceit has been formed in this country that is traceable all the way back to D.C. and corporations. There are SIX companies that control the entire mainstream news. These SIX companies are in bed with our government that is supposed to be of the people, by the people, and for the people.
The dialog is being controlled. This is the reason I blog and look to the internet blogosphere and alternative news for the truth. There is a power struggle that is emerging between control and freedom. This battle is going on in food, healthcare, politics, money, commerce, armed forces, and the media. By you making the choice to read this blog, you are making the choice to engage in changing the debate. Thank you and Thank you Dan Rather for coming forward and telling the truth.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/20/dan-rather-cbs-news-corporate-media_n_1531121.html

Arsenic in Chicken

We have advocated eating as organically as possible at every meal. We have blogged about how the current food that a majority of Americans are eating can be directly linked to depression, diabetes, weight gain and hormonal problems. Well, what if your food contains known cancer causing chemicals?
I know it may be tiring to constantly see more information that comes to surface that exposes the unfortunate choices we have made as a society with our food supply. Through our own detachment of responsibility we have set up some very dis-heartning issues with food. Yet, the answers are simple. Choose organic or local that can be traced to the source or grow as much of your own as you can. Create a relationship with your food in the ways you are creating a relationship with your healing. Raise your awareness and perceive that we cannot continue to go down this road if we expect to have any type of quality of life. Let's make the change together. http://www.naturalnews.com/035960_arsenic_chicken_Pfizer.html

The Dr. Oz Effect

(sigh)... Somebody has to say it and I guess I will. I do not know Dr. Oz, yet I am sure he is a nice, genuine guy. He has been teaching for many years about health and is part of a small percentage of doctors that understand the concepts of health in disease prevention vs. symptom management. Heck, he even came to talk to Nature's Sunshine people back in the early 90's before Oprah made him a star. I think his heart is in the right place and applaud him for breaking from the indoctrination that most doctors go through in medical school. However, we must talk about the way he drives the market. First and foremost Dr. Oz is not selling or promoting anything product related. He would probably have the FDA come after him if he promoted a product on national television. Secondly, just because Dr. Oz reports a study of a natural remedy does not mean that the remedy is: a) commercially available, b) the correct product for you based on your specific needs, c) a blanket remedy for everyone, d) an endorsement of that product. The studies that he reports are usually about standardized extracts or chemicals pulled from the working action of a plant. This means that the study is promoting the drug-like effects of the plant. What I mean by this is that a standardized extract is nothing more than a concentrated chemical of the plant that has been enhanced or extracted from the plant to give the plant more drug like response than herbal response.
The herb is no longer in it's whole form. It has been tampered with to make it stronger than what you would find it naturally. This set's up the possibility for a side effect, which in herbalism is rare because you are using the herb, not the chemical taken from the herb.

Respiratory Allergies and Emotions

Yes! There is a connection between emotions and constant respiratory allergy sufferers. To understand this connection we will first give a working definition of what an respiratory allergy is.
Respiratory Allergy - Is a symptom of an overactive or overly sensitive immune system. As the immune systems is working to neutralize irritants is causes mast cells to burst releasing histamine which causes the allergy symptoms. This is a simplified definition that allows for us to grasp the concepts easily.
Now that we know this we can dive further into this subject by understanding that an allergy at it's core is over sensitivity to a "thing".

Does Drinking To Much Soda Makes You Stupid?

According to this study published by UCLA, high fructose corn syrup, can make you dumb. http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=561&action=detail&ref=1897

As little as six weeks of binging on high fructose corn syrup foods and drinks will lead to impaired brain function. This makes perfect sense. This explains how the majority of the U.S. is not fed up with the current healthcare, political, educational, monetary, and agricultural systems in this country. We have been fed so much HFCS that we are too dumb to know they are broken beyond all recognition. Yet, I know our presidents are pictured eating McDonalds, and drinking Cokes quite a bit.....lol....
So, I guess we could say we are dumb from the top down. However, as long as we protect our profits all will be well. The irony of a broken system ... :(

10 Cool Things About the Body

If you have ever wondered about how the body pulls off some of it's feats then check it out this link.
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/05/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-human-body-part-3/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TodayIFoundOut+%28Today+I+Found+Out%29

Add this to your knowledge and let your coolness show at your next social gathering!  :)

Best Foods For Type 2 Diabetics

I bet you know somebody that is either affected by Type 2 diabetes or is on the verge of developing it very soon. You actually may have it yourself. The fundamental truth to Type 2 diabetes is that it develops in people because of the choices they have made surrounding food. Here is a list of food to help and prevent this disease from developing to begin with. Be aware that what you put into the body will affect it in a positive or negative way --- always..http://www.naturalnews.com/035892_type-2_diabetes_foods_glycemic_index.html

Advertising Drugs Is Destroying Health

There are only a few countries in the world where advertising drugs are allowed. It is also true that in these countries more drugs are taking by the population than in countries where this type of advertising is not allowed. I bet you know the main country I talk about. The U.S. is by farrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... the most medicated country in world history. It just so happens the U.S. is also the sickest population as well. Anyone who want's to argue this point when we are projected to have 45% of the population considered obese by 2030, send me a line. I would make a guess that up to 75% of the population is on some kind of drug, and that is a conservative estimate. What would this country be like if the majority was not medicated, and the crazy leaders of this country and our multi-billion dollar companies were not medicated? I do know this was not the case 40 years ago. You tell me what has changed and if the U.S. is a better place now. http://www.alternet.org/health/155331/ask_your_doctor_if_this_big_pharma_scam_is_right_for_you%3A_the_dangers_of_a_drugged_up_america/?page=entire

Another Example of Antibiotic Resistance

This is a very real issue. Antibiotics have made their way into every facet of the food chain, water supply and humans to create powerful bacterial mutants that are hard to treat. It is reasonable to say that big pharma knows this and still would rather protect profit margin that educate. Hence, we must get this news as far and wide as possible so that people can look for better options. There are many natural antibiotics on the market now that are very powerful and can be used without the risk of creating resistance. Silver, Garlic, Goldenseal, Pau d'arco, Oregano, Melaluca, Oregon Grape, Echinacea, Cat's Claw ... etc... All of these work and can help cut the use of antibiotics immensely. We also have become so over sanitized as a culture that we are creating stronger disease's as well. You can help by making a different choice and teaching your friends and family. Start today so that we may have an easier tomorrow.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-07/drug-defying-germs-from-india-speed-post-antibiotic-era.html

Doctors Making Too Many Mistakes

I don't think this is news to any who read this blog. I think it is important to realize that doctors are people that perform a service based on the way they are taught by the pharmaceutical companies. In other words, a sales force (by way of higher education) teaches a service sector job about health. You also have the insurance companies (for profit) that dictate the way in which care is provided. So, in reality we have a normal person attempting to work within in a system that is purposefully restrained. Is it any wonder that mistakes are constant in that type of micro-managed environment?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17911049

Whole Foods and China

It is a known fact that our country gets a tremendous amount of items in trade from China. It is also a know fact that the Chinese standards for production are vastly different than some of the best standards this country has to offer. One of those areas is Organic produce. It seems that Whole Foods relationship with China may leave more questions than answers right now. After you get a chance to check out this article, then I think you will know the reason we feel it is good to shop as much locally as you possibly can.
http://www.topsecretwriters.com/2012/05/wholefoods-market-organic-china-connection/

How come other countries won't except our food?

It is very important know about your food in journey to health. What is the reason other countries won't except many of our foods? What is wrong in our food chain that makes other countries step up and take notice? How come this is not mainstream news in our country? How come we cannot depend on the regulators to be transparent and let us know the truth? In this journey of awareness, your health is at stake all the time. Awareness is the first step in change of any kind. Awareness is a powerful tool that can alter our perceptions of life and lead to action to change it. Check out this article and build your awareness.
 http://www.anh-usa.org/how-safe-is-our-food

The Many Uses of Vinegar

Did you know Vinegar has several uses outside of pickling foods though. 
My wife has used Vinegar to clean with for years. It is a safe non-toxic household staple for us.
However, the uses for vinegar don't stop there. If you are looking for a multi-purpose cleaner and wonder liquid around the house then learn about this wonderful product. Check out some great uses over at http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2012/05/11/did-you-ever-know-vinegar-could-be-used-for-so-many-different-things.aspx

A Glimpse of the Old Ways

For weekend watching, I thought it would be good to share a little bit of my history. When I tell people I grew up living next to a "Back Woods Herbalist", most don't know what that means. So, take a trip down my memory lane and learn about the mentor to my mother that became like an early adopted grandfather to me. Tommie Bass was as herbalist as you could get. He had a working knowledge of thousands of plants that he could identify and prepare for medicinal use. There are very few of these type of people in the U.S. left today. He was a true original with a humble demeanor that captivated everyone he worked with. You will get a glimpse of my mother in her younger years, but mostly this is about the man that would have an impact on my family's and my life in ways that I had never even realized until I grew older. Now, I just wish I had more time to spend with him and learn more first hand knowledge that can only be taught by experience. I hope you enjoy this short documentary on an amazing healer and human. Enjoy!   http://www.folkstreams.net/film,83

15 Grossest things we are eating....

This is pretty gross... But great info
http://www.rodale.com/gross-food?page=0

Disabled Vet Becomes Able With Yoga

  You are the healing power in your life.

Robot Quadrotors Perform James Bond Theme

 This is way to cool. Enjoy!

Man's Best Friend is Little Girls Lifeline

If you haven't seen this store I suggest you take a look. Animals are some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. Unconditional love and support is the hallmark of animals to humans. This story can warm the heart. http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/21/10780622-girls-best-friend-is-dog-who-carries-her-oxygen

Even Doctors Struggle Against Vaccines

You know the system is crazy when even a doctor that delivers his own child has protective services called because he doesn't want to vaccinate his tiny son. This one you have to read to believe.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/28/4449541/sons-delivery-puts-doctor-at-odds.html

And Why Wouldn't They

So the FDA is thinking about making many drugs available over the counter according to this newest article http://www.naturalnews.com/035801_FDA_prescription_drugs_over_the_counter.html.
It amazes me that FDA thinks these medicines are so safe that they should be accessible over the counter. What will the doctors do if they don't get the commission's or kick back's from prescribing the drugs. Again, as I have pointed out constantly, the system in place is ready to be put to bed so we can wake up from this bogus reality.

10 Ways to Cut the Stress

It would be wise if daily we searched for ways to minimize the impacts of stress on our daily life.
Harvard has these tips.http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/10-simple-steps-to-help-destress
All of these are great to help with stress depending on what you require. I also love to combine de-stressing techniques with herbs and nature as well for a bigger impact. Remember that your health is dependent on your ability to keep cool and be responsive to what you require for your day to day life.
Take time to smell the flowers and smile.

Tap Water and Cardiovascular Disease

For many years we have suggested to everyone that drinking clean water is essential to health. Most people have been raised to think that the tap water we drink is clean and healthy. However, according to a study published by Nuclear Medicine Communications, it seems that fluoride in the water supply is leading to cardiovascular disease. http://naturalsociety.com/breaking-fluoride-linked-to-1-cause-of-death-in-new-research/
This is not the only source of fluoride that people are exposed to. Have you ever looked on your bottle of toothpaste to read the ingredients. Fluoride is one of the main ingredients in most commercial toothpaste. If you also read the label you will get the number for the poison control center in case of ingesting to much toothpaste. That to me is a stark warning on what we are putting into our mouth. For years we have used herbal or Xylitol based toothpaste. They work just as good if not better without the possible side effects. Be aware of fluoride and work to drink purified water as much as possible.

Vitamin D as Good as Drugs for Blood Pressure

If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times. I cannot think of a reason to not take vitamin D. There is a great hope in the transition to a drug free society. I look forward to that day.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9226088/Vitamin-D-as-good-as-drugs-at-reducing-high-blood-pressure.html

The Power of the Smile

It's Friday..... Smile

Cilantro = Heavy Metals Gone

The truth of the matter is that food not only builds the body, it also cleans it. Most people I know love the taste of cilantro. Whether it is put into pico de gallo or put into pesto or any other type of meal it's benefits are many. One area where cilantro has shown great promise is detoxifying heavy metals. I actually work with a heavy metal detoxing product that features cilantro. It work's great, and yet what if you could just make the food at home that gives the same benefits. Well, this article is just that. Heavy metals are rampant in today's modern world and this food has just the cure. Enjoy...Warning...might make you hungry :)

http://www.rawfoodinfo.com/articles/art_cilantroremheavymetals.html

Factors that can Contribute to High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure is a chronic issue for millions of people in the U.S. However, an ounce of prevention can go along way if you understand what factors in to the equation of HBP. For example, one of the number one contributors that I see in a majority of people is high stress load. Constant nagging stress leads to poorer diet choices which tax the body of minerals and vitamins required to keep your heart regulated. This is the reason taking a daily mineral or vitamin supplement can contribute to better heart health long term. Take time to learn what factors into your personal equation with blood pressure and remember that nature offers answers.
 
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=13330&Section=AGING

Because I think it is important to Know.

If you don't remember, the Earth is going through a change. The disaster that occurred in Japan last year is not over by a long shot. Growing evidence suggests that it is going to get a lot worse as well. Now, it is not my intent to create fear or disperse propaganda, I post this so that you may remember and know.
Fuksushima is still a ticking time bomb and a remedy still seems far off. We can hope that the people of Japan are doing all they can to remedy what could be an incredibly dangerous situation for the entire World. Considering that the jetstream carries all of this radiation towards the U.S. it is wise to be aware.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035731_Fukushima_radiation_America.html

Top 10 GMO Foods to Avoid

GMO's are rampant in the food chain now. We feel it is wise to know what foods you may be eating that were born out of a laboratory. These foods are similar to taking man made medicine. We just don't know the full effects and Man has never been able to make something more wholesome and nutritious than what Nature can. I like to think of it as eating a wax apple or a real apple. The wax apple may look pretty and shiny; however, it is devoid of life giving nutrition. Be aware.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035734_GMOs_foods_dangers.html