A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Cancer is constantly marketed as a chance happening or a disease version of “pulling the shortest straw”. There are many reasons why cancer is marketed like this and there are many other reasons why the general public is willingly to accept this theory. Although research, as far back as the 1930’s, concretely documents cancer as being directly related to the ingestion of unnatural chemicals the cancer industry continually avoids the “supply” side of cancer and almost focuses solely on expensive (yet highly ineffective) treatments. Research...
1 Ib firm tofu 2 Tbls sesame oil 1 med onion, chopped 1 med red pepper, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped (I do tons more... like 10!) 1 Tbls grated ginger 1 6 oz. Can tomato paste 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 Tbls honey 1 Tbls rice wine vinegar (I think I use apple cider vinegar... you could use either) 3/4 cup apple juice (sounds gross, I know. Trust me!) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts (optional- I’ve never put that in) pinch of salt 1/4 tsp or less (or more!!) cayenne pepper - (I keep the cayenne out if I’m cooking for the...
Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 3–6 hours in slow cooker Serves 8 / Prep tips: Leave potato peels intact for extra vitamin and mineral content, or peel if you prefer. Any quality pesto will do; traditional basil-garlic-pine nut pesto is fine, or try this with sun-dried tomato pesto for a unique flavor. Add chopped kale or chard to the cooker just before serving to boost this meal’s nutritional value. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 pounds small red or whi...
If you want an accurate way to judge your health there is no better way to do it than judging your bathroom visits. Here is what to look for. Lets first start with our urine. Our urine should be clear and not yellow. A clear urine stream indicates we are getting a healthy amount of water in our diet. A yellow urine stream would indicate a higher form of dehydration. Dark yellow urine can also indicate an excess amount of certain B vitamins, which are often found in some multi vitamins. If you are not taking multi vitamins and your urine is...
What is stress? Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure, either from the outside world (school, work, after-school activities, family, friends) or from inside yourself (wanting to do well in school, wanting to fit in). Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. It’s caused by your body’s instinct to protect itself from emotional or physical pressure or, in extreme situations, from danger. Is stress always bad? No. In fact, a little bit of stress is good. Most of us couldn’t push ourselves to do well at things-sports, music...
Makes about 40 / Not that you should expect to have any leftovers, but if you do, these make a terrific meatball sandwich. Look for canned chipotles in adobo in the Mexican section of most markets. Serving tip: During the party, keep these warm in a slow cooker; provide little forks or cocktail sticks for spearing. 1 pound ground turkey (a mix of breast and thigh) 1 egg 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon sea salt, divided ½ cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs ½ oni...
An interesting study published in the New England Journal of Medicine almost 20 years ago highlighted the importance of immunity in the fight to reverse cancer. For many years the prevailing thought was that the body did have an ability to fight off cancer cells (as all humans are thought to carry them) but the thought was that this ability was limited to no more than fighting off a few million. (the amount that can cover a thumbnail) In the published study, a kidney transplant recipient was unknowingly given a kidney that contained cancer....
by Tiffany Leabo and Melissa Jacobs Whenever possible an individual should have support for the detoxification process. It is not advised that this process be attempted alone. If attempting an at home detoxification process and the individual appears to be in need of medical assistance do not hesitate to contact emergency services or seek medical assistance. The detoxification process could be painful. Precautions are advised for weaning yourself off OxyContin slowly to help lessen some of the painful discomforts of withdrawal. You will still...
by Tiffany Leabo and Melissa Jacobs After the detoxification process is over, it is important to remember that just because you are physically detoxed, it does not mean that you are cured of addiction. The addiction is still with you, and will remain with you, waiting for you to use again. There are many things that can help to maintain sobriety. Seeking some form of aftercare is highly recommended. This could be a 12 step program or outpatient rehabilitation center. It is also recommended that individuals seek therapy in their own hometown....
In the last article I reviewed the first 3 action items that are detrimental for weight loss. Today we continue with the list. #7……medication toxicity. Many medications are associated with weight gain and/or stalled weight loss. The more toxic the medication, the more likely the body will refuse to decrease its’ water and fat stores, even if exercised or placed on diet. Medication toxicity is in my opinion the most common factor in failed weight loss attempts today. This includes both over the counter and prescription medication. Unfor...
Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid agonist (a drug that triggers an action) which is prescribed as a treatment for opioid dependence. An opioid is a drug occurring naturally (heroin or morphine) or produced synthetically (codeine, oxycodone) which is used therapeutically to control pain but which also produces a sensation of euphoria (the narcotic “high”). People who are dependent on opioids may have acquired that dependence through overactive prescription of painkillers or the illegal use of heroin.While methadone is commonly use...
Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 6 Cooking time: 30 min Ingredients: 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar 8 slices whole wheat bread, cubed 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups skim milk 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup sugar Cooking Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange bread cubes in the bottom of a buttered 8 in. baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins. Combine eggs and egg yolk in a bowl. Whisk vigorously until blended. Whisk in remaining ingredients, except confectioner’s sugar, and...
In the last article I reviewed the first 3 action items that are detrimental for weight loss. Today we continue with the list. #7……medication toxicity. Many medications are associated with weight gain and/or stalled weight loss. The more toxic the medication, the more likely the body will refuse to decrease its’ water and fat stores, even if exercised or placed on diet. Medication toxicity is in my opinion the most common factor in failed weight loss attempts today. This includes both over the counter and prescription medication. Unfor...
The use of what has formerly been deemed ‘alternative’ medicine is on the rise in Canada. Statistics Canada report that some 10% of Canadians regularly use an ‘alternative’ health practitioner (Naturopathic Doctor, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist etc.), while polls by Angus Reid reveal that 42% of Canadians turn to ‘natural health ‘ products first when treating their health needs. How does this use of ‘alternative’ practitioners fit into the overall scheme of health care? The answer to this question appears to depend on who you ask. While the...
Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 12 Cooking time: 0 min Ingredients: 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 avocado 1/4 tsp onion salt 1 lb strawberries, .75 in. cubed 1 cup canned unsweetened pineapple chunks, or tidbits 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Cooking Directions: Drain and reserve 2 Tbsp pineapple juice*. In glass or pottery bowl, combine pineapple, reserved juice, avocado, strawberries, jalapenos, balsamic vinegar, and onion salt. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve with chips, or over grilled halibut or chicken breasts....
Most people are aware that a weight loss attempt does not always equal weight loss success. Losing weight is like any other recipe. You need all the ingredients present at the exact same time and within precise ratios to achieve the desired effect. Think about weight loss success as being just like the parts of a car engine. When only one part is missing, the entire unit fails to function properly and in many cases one missing engine part will translate into a situation where the engine does not run at all. Getting your weight loss...
Perhaps the most important ‘rule’ for patients to remember when consulting any health care professional is that getting a ‘second opinion’ is a logical and beneficial process. Taking such a step ensures that one has all the information and opinions necessary to make an informed decision regarding one’s own health care. Quite simply, patients usually consult with more than one realtor when listing a house, or more than one financial advisor when starting a retirement plan. Why, then, would they not seek ‘second opinions’ with their health...
OxyContin is an opiate agonist. Opiate agonists provide pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and body tissues. OxyContin is a central nervous system depressant. This means that is depresses or slows down bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing. Some street names or slang terms for oxycontin may include 40’s, 80’s, hillbilly heroin, oxy’s, killers, and oxycotton. Individuals that use oxycontin may experience some side effects. These can include constipation, fatigue, nausea, headaches, light...
During the holidays it is sometimes hard not to have a couple of drinks and then over indulge in some of those holiday treats. Although weight gain cannot be completely avoided after the ingestion of processed foods and alcohol, there are some little tricks that can minimize the damage. One strategy would be to keep well hydrated. Drink half your body weight in ounces of clean spring water daily. Try to consume the water in-between meals, as excess liquid consumption during meals can disrupt proper digestion. This can lead to a host of...
With the ‘baby-boom’ generation expected to start retiring en-mass around 2014, the focus of many medical conferences and seminars of late has been ‘anti-aging’ therapies. These ‘boomers’ have the resources to motivate the medical community to review option to defy nature. The pursuit is the infamous ‘fountain of youth’. The fountain of youth does not exist. Most of us understand this. Treatments do exist, however, which have some interesting medical research to back them up. Perhaps the most intriguing of these treatments is a substance creat...
Why do our governing officials constantly tell us that building a hospital at the bottom of a very steep and dangerous cliff is the best way to run a health care system? Our conventional health care system is based on coming to the rescue after we have fallen down the cliff and already injured ourselves. Would it not be a better idea to take a proactive approach to health care and not the standard reactive approach? Why all the effort toward caring for the sick and near nothing to prevent the sickness? Would it not be a better idea to build a...
Losing a loved one at any time of the year is hard but losing a love one near or during the holidays is especially difficult. The Wholistic Health and Wellness program would like to give some tips for families and friends of those who have had a loss. We hope this article will help get you though the holidays. Some people say I just want to pull the covers over my head. I don’t want to think about buying presents. I don’t want to think about cooking. I don’t even want to make coffee in the morning. The first thing to remember is that there...
In a society where profit is the fuel that keeps the system running, keeping information that would cure disease away from people who are diseased is unfortunately already built into the system. Are we really to expect people who profit from the sick to cure the sick? Do we really believe that a system, which generates profit in direct relation to illness, is going to place itself on the unemployment line by handing out diets and letting people know that what they do in their kitchens determines if they get sick or not? Are we to expect pharmac...
Sweetener: Organic granulated sugar What it is: Unbleached, less processed granulated sugar cane. Health impact: Essentially the same calories and GI as white sugar, but retains some of the mineral-rich molasses. Eco-bonus: Some brands, such as Florida Crystals, are certified carbon neutral. Best in: Anything that uses regular sugar; similar texture, and adds no color. Demerara or turbinado organic sugar (“raw sugar”) is slightly browner, with larger crystals. How to use: Substitute 1:1 for regular sugar....
What it is: There are more than 4,000 species of the nutrient-rich algae Rhodophyta, which gets its red color from the pigment phycoerythrin. It’s an important component of food (like nori) and cooking in Japan, where it has been cultivated for over 300 years. Benefits: Because red algae photosynthesizes and lives in very deep waters, it develops high levels of protein and vitamins, including vitamins B6 and B12, iron, and potassium. Sulfated polysaccharides, isolated from many red algae, may have antiviral and immune-boosting activities t...
