Having been a holistic therapist for over 17 years I have observed a good deal of human life and the human condition.  I have also been lucky enough to be working with some of the most inspirational people you could ever wish to meet. As I have had more and more experience and involvement with holistic therapies I have come to realise that the world we live in is not always as it might seem and that what is given to be a 'truth' might not be quite as it might seem - particularly when it comes to modern day medicine. My story starts with me myself as from being a teenager I suffered with acne - it never got better despite my spending a kings ransome on every medication the pharmacy ever stocked.  My Doctors tried everything at their d...

Blotting Brushes: Weapons of Plaque Destruction By Dr Elmar Jung and Graeme Dinnen We've done it. We finally got our act together and finished the book we started way back when lizards were fish.  Someone called us downright lazy; we called it selective creativity! Pats on the back all round to those who helped us get our act together. That was Phylipa. We would of course like to thank everyone who contributed, telling us how boring the first draft was (hey! - it was only the first draft), proofreading the pages over and over, cooking superb meals (while we opened the wine), finding wonderful images to keep readers stimulated as they read, and making cups of tea & flapjacks.  Not to forget of course our parents for having us, the...

Food is vital for our sustenance and health. However, the significance of food goes beyond its role of regulating metabolism and providing energy. Food contains information through which it interacts with our genes thereby affecting their function. It is a study about how our genetic code influences our nutrition and vice-versa. This discovery is called “nutrigenomics”. Earlier, nutritional science was limited to identifying essential vitamins and nutrients and their insufficiency. Diagnosis was based on lack of such nutrients and treatments were universal. However, over the years nutritional science has undergone a paradigm shift in focussing its attention towards molecular biology and genetics. The completion of many genome projects ha...

Understanding Functional Medicine: Today people are seeking alternative methods of medical care. Functional medicine is a holistic approach to treatment and aspires to treat a patient not only physically but also on an emotional and spiritual level. Functional medicine is based on the assumption that every individual is unique and has a distinct biochemistry.  Functional medicine, often referred to as the medicine of the future is a holistic treatment which takes into account the well being and lifestyle of an individual. The treatments are usually personalised where the patient also plays an active role in the treatment as often radical changes in diet and lifestyle are required.   Functional medicine is anchored on the philosophy t...

Autoimmune disease is a condition where the body’s immune system considers its own body tissues and organs as foreign and attacks them. Autoimmune conditions are usually chronic in nature and are more common in women. There are nearly hundred autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease etc that have been identified by the medical fraternity. Exact cause of such diseases is still unknown. However, factors such as heredity, stress and environmental toxins have been linked to such diseases. Autoimmune conditions cannot be prevented or cured as the cause of such conditions is still unknown. Symptoms such as low grade fever, feelings of malaise, joint pain and fatigue have b...

What do moms do best? The answer to that is easy, "just about everything". Mom is the hub that the family revolves around; she is the driving force behind the moral, ethical and spiritual direction of the family. When I look back on my own life, I see a strong grandmother, mother and three daughters who were without a doubt, the power point in the lives of the family. I dedicated one of my books, (In Search Of Paradise) to my own mom who shaped just about everything I am today. My father gave me the particulars, but my mom gave me the world. We look to our mother for advice, counseling, support, acceptance, recognition and that all important factor, love. She is always ready to fill in were we have a need and puts us back on track when...

It is life span that everybody cares about. Who knows? However, why are so many patients wondering how long to live once Kidney Failure sets in? Actually, we can understand them. It is their desire for effective treatment that drives them to concern about this question. Patients understand that though there is no exact life span once Kidney Failure occurs, their life span is closely related to various controllable factors, such as a healthy diet, daily care, effective medical treatment and confidence in conquering the disease. If they succeed in doing these, it is probable for them to live as long as healthy people. Healthy Diet: For patients experiencing Kidney Failure, they should have paid attention to their diet. Some patients ...

Curry rice is one kind of popular food in India and becomes more and more popular in the whole world. Well then, can patients with Kidney Failure eat curry rice in India? Let's discuss it detailedly. Have a Better Understanding of Curry Rice There are mainly two types of curry rice: spicy curry rice and light curry rice. Whether curry rice is spicy or not mainly depends on whether the flavouring of curry powder is spicy or not. What Should Patients with Kidney Failure Eat? No matter what patients with Kidney Failure eat, one principle that food they eat should not burden patients' kidneys or even damage the kidneys is recommended to follow by patients. Whether Patients with Kidney Failure can Eat Curry Rice or not If patients...

Diagnosis of Renal Failure is confirmed by blood tests measuring the buildup of waste products in the blood. BUN, creatinine, and GFR are routine blood tests used to measure the buildup of waste products in the blood. BUN and creatinine become elevated, and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) decreases. This is the rate with which blood is filtered through the kidneys and can be calculated based upon the creatinine level, age, race, and gender. Urine tests may be done to measure the amount of protein, detect the presence of abnormal cells, or measure the concentration of electrolytes. Protein in the urine is not normal and can be a clue that damage to the kidneys has occurred. Abnormal aggregations of red and white blood cells called ...

Tomatos are thought to be one kind of natural, healthy beauty vegetable due to its multivitamin and variety of nutrients. Hence, tomatos are popular with people, especially vegetarians and women. Well then, whether patients with Renal Failure are allowed to eat tomatos or not? Actually, it depends on patients' own condition. The Major Principle in Diet for Renal Failure Patients: There is one major principle in diet for patients with Renal Failure: low-protein food , low-potassium food, low-fat food, low-salt food and more food with vitamin. Can Patients with Renal Failure Eat Tomatos? As we all know, tomatos are rich in multivitamin and nutrients. If so, patients with Renal Failure are allowed to eat tomatos according to the men...