I was motivated to know more about Pancreatic Cancer after the death of Patrick Swazye. But I was most impacted in 1991 by Michael Landon’s death. However at that point, I was in a different time and place with my life. Instead of realizing the seriousness of this insidious death sentence, I thought “how unfair and what a loss to all that admired his work “and the person.” I figured this was an isolated and unfortunate rare occurrence. Then the news of Patrick Swazye’s pancreatic cancer story came and went some 18 years later. He too was someone I admired like many of you out there. This left me to ponder… Is pancreatic cancer or cancer in general on the rise? Is it a geographical thing? After all, both of these actors lived in Southern California. Is there any way to prevent, or remove this cancer from the body once it takes hold? I had so many unanswered questions in my head at this point in time. These two people I greatly admired for their work. This drew upon my curiosity as a health conscious individual to know more about their lifestyles and could they have done anything differently to change their outcome? I decided to write this piece as a two part article. First, let’s look at these two individual’s to see if we can determine some commonalities. In the second piece (part2), we’ll review the statistical cancer information to draw on some presumptive conclusions in answering these questions.
Like most of you I was an avid follower of Michael Landon. My favorite shows as a kid were Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven series. Michael Landon was diagnosed with Aden Carcinoma at the age of 54 on 5 April 1991 and immediately underwent chemo therapy. His cancer had spread to his liver at first causing stomach cramps receiving his diagnosis 7 weeks later. The cancer became inoperable due to the cancer spreading to the liver and lymph node system. Only 1% of patients with this combination survive the full five year period. He died in Malibu, CA on 1 July 1991. Potential cause of cancer for this patient, heavy alcohol consumption and a four pack per day smoking habit. I also followed many Hollywood movies that Patrick Swazye appeared in. Three of his movies I can think of immediately, “Dirty Dancing, Next of Kin and Roadhouse.” Swayze was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in March 2008 and underwent chemo therapy with new experimental drugs (vatalanib/gemcitabine) to shrink the tumor by preventing the development of new blood vessels that would otherwise nourish it. After more than a year of cancer, Swazye completed 13 episodes of the beast without pain medication. Swayze Died, 14 Sept 2009 at the age of 57. Since the cancer spread to his liver surgery would help him. His life expectancy after diagnosis was 5 months. He lived 20 months after diagnosis. He's a strong guy, and he's got a great attitude," says Ron Wise, a Cedars-Sinai spokesman, "in my experience, that has a lot to do with how things go." Patrick Swayze’s biggest regret was his smoking which he continued to do until his death. Doctor’s agreed, even if he quit at the time of diagnosis would have no bearing on his outcome after diagnosis. See part two of this article continuation, “Pancreatic Cancer Statistics and Recommendations.”
World Wide Web References:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PatrickSwayze/patrick-swayzes-death-shows-tough-pancreatic-cancer/story?id=8583819
http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20114945,00.html)
http://www.hollywoodusa.co.uk/HillsideObituaries/michaellandon.htm
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/news/20090915/patrick-swayze-dies-of-pancreatic-cancer
http://www.aol.com.au/lifestyle/story/Patrick-Swayze-Admits-His-Biggest-Regret/2042631/index.html
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2009 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing @: www.mirrorathlete.com, Sign up for your Free eNewsletter.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Legal Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Patients
I’ve been asked this question many times “what do I think about the use of medical marijuana to relieve pain?” I believe that chronic pain patients have a unique physical and mental pain challenge regardless of pain disorder that most don’t understand, or could relate to unless they experience something similar. Relating to a chronic pain patients problem daily is difficult for those that have never walked in their shoes. It is also common for loved ones to pass judgment and become frustrated with decisions that are made, “or not” by those that are trying to find pain relief. The best example to make a comparison… Most would begin to understand, or relate to a pain patients dilemma if you’d ever experienced an acute and severe low back pain episode. For those that have been fortunate enough not to have experienced a low back strain let me provide a different analogy.
Imagine if you could never get pain relief from a cough or head ache. Instead the cough or headache became more chronic and would not go away for days, weeks, or even months! How would you feel if you couldn’t get relief? Can you imagine going to work each day, taking care of your family, let alone yourself? I know you’ve had this experience and can imagine if you could not get rid of this bug, what would you do, how would this change your life? Most of you have experienced a terrible bout of the common cold or flu. So there is some common ground in relating to what would you do if you had to learn to live with these symptoms on a daily basis. You’d look for all options that are legally available to you to remove, or alleviate this pain. If you can’t find relief your quality of life suffers and so does all around you.
Let’s continue on with this example, when the symptoms are really bad, what do you do? You go to the doctor, they give you antibiotics, you then might also go to the local drug store, load up on cough syrup-drops, AM/PM relief medications, Tylenol, aspirin. Some do all of this while hitting the local sauna in hopes of sweating out the bug, then take a couple of days off of work. Others may do all of this while suppressing the cough by sipping on brandy until they fall asleep. Okay, now you get the ideal. You search out pain alleviation modalities that are legal and available to you that suppress any number of pain type flue, or cold symptoms. When pain exceeds physical and mental tolerances, humans will always look for the best way to customize a pain alleviation program that works best for them. All legal choices should be available for consideration and use within a pain management program. In many cases, chronic pain patients suffer far worse than those that have infrequent bouts with the flu, or common cold. Chronic pain for a pain patient does not go away and varies with frequency- severity dependant on pain disorder and daily work load (activity, exercise, daily tasks, etc.). Those that don’t experience chronic pain daily are typically not able to understand why a person would choose to smoke medical marijuana.
It must be noted I don’t, or would never advocate a 100% use of any pain modality application, but instead advocate combinations, or a balance of holistic approaches for chronic pain relief and customized differently within each pain management program. As such, a chronic pain patient requires all the information possible, understanding benefits and risks in order to make an informed decision to live the “best” quality of life style possible. Pain management programs may consist of any treatment modality combination(s) that may, or may not include pharmaceuticals, herbal, alternative modality treatments, supplemental, exercise; activity program(s) that will provide pain relief. Medical marijuana choices to treat chronic pain are now “legal” (dependant on state).
Medical marijuana has been better than a “quasi” legal pain alleviation alternative since the birth of the “Compassionate Use Act,” passed in 1996. I’d say better then quasi-legal because, although 13 states authorized medical marijuana cards, this does not mean there aren’t conflicting federal laws with regard to each state “use” authorization. Currently, laws that effectively remove state-level criminal penalties for growing and/or possessing medical cannabis: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Let’s dig up some facts first by providing some scientific data, testimonials, risk to benefit and finally legal aspects of medical marijuana use. Without going into the physiological depth of how pain receptors work, or doesn’t work, depending on your pain injuries, or diagnosis, let me break this down for you the best way I know how.
Imagine if you could never get pain relief from a cough or head ache. Instead the cough or headache became more chronic and would not go away for days, weeks, or even months! How would you feel if you couldn’t get relief? Can you imagine going to work each day, taking care of your family, let alone yourself? I know you’ve had this experience and can imagine if you could not get rid of this bug, what would you do, how would this change your life? Most of you have experienced a terrible bout of the common cold or flu. So there is some common ground in relating to what would you do if you had to learn to live with these symptoms on a daily basis. You’d look for all options that are legally available to you to remove, or alleviate this pain. If you can’t find relief your quality of life suffers and so does all around you.
Let’s continue on with this example, when the symptoms are really bad, what do you do? You go to the doctor, they give you antibiotics, you then might also go to the local drug store, load up on cough syrup-drops, AM/PM relief medications, Tylenol, aspirin. Some do all of this while hitting the local sauna in hopes of sweating out the bug, then take a couple of days off of work. Others may do all of this while suppressing the cough by sipping on brandy until they fall asleep. Okay, now you get the ideal. You search out pain alleviation modalities that are legal and available to you that suppress any number of pain type flue, or cold symptoms. When pain exceeds physical and mental tolerances, humans will always look for the best way to customize a pain alleviation program that works best for them. All legal choices should be available for consideration and use within a pain management program. In many cases, chronic pain patients suffer far worse than those that have infrequent bouts with the flu, or common cold. Chronic pain for a pain patient does not go away and varies with frequency- severity dependant on pain disorder and daily work load (activity, exercise, daily tasks, etc.). Those that don’t experience chronic pain daily are typically not able to understand why a person would choose to smoke medical marijuana.
It must be noted I don’t, or would never advocate a 100% use of any pain modality application, but instead advocate combinations, or a balance of holistic approaches for chronic pain relief and customized differently within each pain management program. As such, a chronic pain patient requires all the information possible, understanding benefits and risks in order to make an informed decision to live the “best” quality of life style possible. Pain management programs may consist of any treatment modality combination(s) that may, or may not include pharmaceuticals, herbal, alternative modality treatments, supplemental, exercise; activity program(s) that will provide pain relief. Medical marijuana choices to treat chronic pain are now “legal” (dependant on state).
Medical marijuana has been better than a “quasi” legal pain alleviation alternative since the birth of the “Compassionate Use Act,” passed in 1996. I’d say better then quasi-legal because, although 13 states authorized medical marijuana cards, this does not mean there aren’t conflicting federal laws with regard to each state “use” authorization. Currently, laws that effectively remove state-level criminal penalties for growing and/or possessing medical cannabis: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Let’s dig up some facts first by providing some scientific data, testimonials, risk to benefit and finally legal aspects of medical marijuana use. Without going into the physiological depth of how pain receptors work, or doesn’t work, depending on your pain injuries, or diagnosis, let me break this down for you the best way I know how.
People that suffer with chronic pain either have severed, or damaged pain receptor nerve endings. Scientifically proven, if an opiate nerve receiver is not available to block pain because of nerve damage, or severed nerves, opiates such as morphine, or codeine would have little to no effect on the pain area. Scientific studies further point out, although an opiate nerve ending receiver may be severed, or damaged, the THC (marijuana nerve receivers) are intact and do benefit the pain patient by alleviating pain. This is because the nerve cannabinoid receptors appear to maintain functional pain blocking receivers regardless of damage at a pain trigger point which also benefits neuropathic radial pain (radiating pain to distal portions of the body through neural conduit highways).
Be sure to check for future follow up stories regarding this topic. Also visit my profile to learn more about chronic pain management by venturing to our site link. Visit our chronic pain and health media center and internal unique mind, body, soul stores. Good health to you and your family... While living quality of life through unique pain management techniques you'll not find elsewhere.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Super Foods Are Great AntiOxydants!
Super foods are great antioxidants. They are proven to minimize oxidization within the body. Accelerated oxidization due to free radicals in the body causes the body to age and break down internal cellular structure at an increased rate dependant on the amount of free radicals versus antioxidants one incorporates into the daily diet. Super foods are a great free radical fighter.
The analogy here is much like an apple skinned and exposed to air. Without a protective skin the apple begins to oxidize and it turns brown. This is because the apple is now spoiling and dying at a cellular level. The mineral & vitamin nutrients (much like the exposed apple) we consume can oxidize before they can optimally benefit your health at the cellular level. The scientific data shows that oxidization at an accelerated rate has a direct relationship on your DNA, impacting the aging process, metabolism, weight management, illness and a whole lot of other functions within the body.
If you want to be healthy, but just don’t have the time to eat right, I highly recommend you supplement your diet with vitamin, mineral and antioxidant packs daily. See our Wellness Company, we have all natural supplement in a convenient AM/PM prepackaged container for virtually every diet and health scenario, also 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2008 Copyright, All rights reserved. Mirror Athlete Enterprises Publishing @: www.mirrorathlete.com, Sign up for your free monthly eNewsletter.
The analogy here is much like an apple skinned and exposed to air. Without a protective skin the apple begins to oxidize and it turns brown. This is because the apple is now spoiling and dying at a cellular level. The mineral & vitamin nutrients (much like the exposed apple) we consume can oxidize before they can optimally benefit your health at the cellular level. The scientific data shows that oxidization at an accelerated rate has a direct relationship on your DNA, impacting the aging process, metabolism, weight management, illness and a whole lot of other functions within the body.
If you want to be healthy, but just don’t have the time to eat right, I highly recommend you supplement your diet with vitamin, mineral and antioxidant packs daily. See our Wellness Company, we have all natural supplement in a convenient AM/PM prepackaged container for virtually every diet and health scenario, also 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2008 Copyright, All rights reserved. Mirror Athlete Enterprises Publishing @: www.mirrorathlete.com, Sign up for your free monthly eNewsletter.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
"Dealing With Depression and Recommendations"
Question and Answer session from one of our Mirror Athlete Customers. The question is answered by the site health consultant,.
Q. I deal with depression on a daily basis and I'm not sure why I feel so negative. I just don't feel like doing anything and nothing really interests me anymore. Do you have any recommendations on how I can be more positive about life and get out of this funk?
A. Depression is a very tough mental health condition to control and manage on a daily basis, but for the majority that has mild (severe depression - seek professional help) forms of depression can be managed by incorporating some life style change habits. There are many life factors that can depress 1 of 3 elements that make up a person (body, mind and soul). I can say with conviction if you can work to improve one of the 3 elements that make up your total being, you can improve your depressed state. By managing depression your demeanor will become more positive, your body more healthy!
Listed below are some activity recommendations that "can and will" provide happiness and wellbeing while thwarting depression. You'll note in the recommendations I don't list TV, or movie activities as a positive life habit. This is because if you simply watch something as opposed to putting yourself into the actual activity (exercise, travel, etc.), or virtual mental role (a good book, or game that provides a working positive mental experience) it is very tough to beat depression otherwise. I think good books can be a very positive experience. What's the difference between a book and a movie? Movies require no imagination. On the other hand books stimulate the imagination [works the brain], by gaining information, makes you think, which also stimulate knowledge seeking from other sources. Initially, books are an individual healthy mental activity that can/do lead to human exchange, mental stimulation and/or spiritual growth brain function. Communication with others has a very positive effect on those that suffer mild forms of depression.
Remember, positive stimulus of the mind where it is exercised through two-way communication (input/output) plays a combatant role against depression healing the mind & body [body and mind are connected]. I believe certain game stations (computerized virtual activities) can provide a positive mental and physical benefit [as a good book]. However, I think games are better exercised with others... Like cards, game boards, etc. Select one, or two ideals listed below and work towards accomplishing a project, goal, objective, etc. If you make anyone of these activities a continuous life habit, I can guarantee your depression and anxiety levels will decrease or disappear.
Q. I deal with depression on a daily basis and I'm not sure why I feel so negative. I just don't feel like doing anything and nothing really interests me anymore. Do you have any recommendations on how I can be more positive about life and get out of this funk?
A. Depression is a very tough mental health condition to control and manage on a daily basis, but for the majority that has mild (severe depression - seek professional help) forms of depression can be managed by incorporating some life style change habits. There are many life factors that can depress 1 of 3 elements that make up a person (body, mind and soul). I can say with conviction if you can work to improve one of the 3 elements that make up your total being, you can improve your depressed state. By managing depression your demeanor will become more positive, your body more healthy!
Listed below are some activity recommendations that "can and will" provide happiness and wellbeing while thwarting depression. You'll note in the recommendations I don't list TV, or movie activities as a positive life habit. This is because if you simply watch something as opposed to putting yourself into the actual activity (exercise, travel, etc.), or virtual mental role (a good book, or game that provides a working positive mental experience) it is very tough to beat depression otherwise. I think good books can be a very positive experience. What's the difference between a book and a movie? Movies require no imagination. On the other hand books stimulate the imagination [works the brain], by gaining information, makes you think, which also stimulate knowledge seeking from other sources. Initially, books are an individual healthy mental activity that can/do lead to human exchange, mental stimulation and/or spiritual growth brain function. Communication with others has a very positive effect on those that suffer mild forms of depression.
Remember, positive stimulus of the mind where it is exercised through two-way communication (input/output) plays a combatant role against depression healing the mind & body [body and mind are connected]. I believe certain game stations (computerized virtual activities) can provide a positive mental and physical benefit [as a good book]. However, I think games are better exercised with others... Like cards, game boards, etc. Select one, or two ideals listed below and work towards accomplishing a project, goal, objective, etc. If you make anyone of these activities a continuous life habit, I can guarantee your depression and anxiety levels will decrease or disappear.
- Find an activity that you enjoy. For example, walking, nutritious cooking, reading, draw, paint, home improvement, gardening, interior design, gym membership, aerobics class, cycling class, travel abroad, fishing, hiking, camping, etc. Each one of these types of activities provides an interactive personal experience to further know oneself and find other experiences outside of your comfort zone.
- Incorporate a healthy diet into your lifestyle. For example, ensure you get plenty of fresh fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits and fiber. Supplement your diet with a good daily supplement if your schedule simply will not allow you to consume 3 to 4 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Also if your over 45 years of age, or older, you should seriously consider supplementing your diet with other nutrients that we no longer receive from our foods, due to poor crop rotation farming practices, pesticides, herbicides and steroids now found in our foods [organic farms produce live stock and all other natural foods without these poor farming practises].
- See your primary physician. Ask for a referral to speak with a mental health consultant. This does not mean you are crazy! Pychologists and psychiatrists simply have much more information and tools to offer. Although I promote natural foods & supplements to deal with depression, I also realize there are other "short term" benefits that can be derived through use of pharmaceuticals. I believe the goal should be to find a "natural long term" solution(s) to deal with depression as opposed to long term pharmaceutical use.
- Stay in touch with family and close friends. The worst thing you could possibly do is to isolate yourself. I understand you may feel like you don't have a friend in the world. This simply is not true! Don't try to deal with depression on your own. Find someone you can talk to. Family and friends are your best source of support. If you can not find this support in your own family, or close circle of friends, call a depression hot line, seek other public health, or mental health service centers and churches in your area, see your physician. You simply must discuss your depression issues with someone if you can not help yourself. To go it alone is very difficult and needs not to be this way.
- Find the meaning of life. This is very perplexing, personal and is as old as time itself. I believe the meaning of life is a personal experience for each individual and where each one of us is scripted to fulfill a role in this life time and beyond. To not understand your souls spirituality is to not understand your purpose in life and passage to the next (soul is the third component that makes up human). To not understand your purpose in this life and afterlife can be a very depressing proposition. I highly recommend you go on a spiritual journey to understand your purpose here in this life. Choose book topics to expand your souls spirituality by reading biblical studies and prophecy, historical philosophers, current spiritual scholars, authors, ministers, etc., study scripture, afterlife experiences, personal conversations with God, the after world and so forth. Please don't limit yourself to any one religion as God is universal. With a little effort, you will quickly define your purpose here on this planet which will provide a positive mental health experience for you. Also visit our site Wellness Company page. We offer excellent "NATURAL" products scientifically formulated to remove chemical toxin allergies from your home.
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing, http://www.mirrorathlete.com/ . Sign up for your Free Monthly Health eNewsletter
"Unexplained Weight Gain, What Could Be Causing This?"
Question asked from a Mirror Athlete Enterprise Customer and answered by the site author,
Q. What causes unexplained weight gain?
A. "Wow you didn't hold back anything here!" Seeing that I have no detail... This attracted me to post this question & answer within our monthly health eNewsletter because it is such a vague and broad question to answer to. I'll take this as a personal challenge to meet the key health points that may direct you in an area to do your own research. I also highly recommend you visit our health repository and read my previous health blog articles under "fitness, nutrition and weight management category." Here goes, "I don't believe in unexplained weight gain, I believe there's a logical reason for weight gain." Now that I've set this stage, let me explain.
Causes of weight gain
Recommendations: Take daily walks to the store instead of driving the car, or walk your dog, or get a fitness membership, etc. Cut your processed food consumption in half. I.e., eat organic 3-4 times a week. Cut alcohol consumption in half. Cut sodium consumption in half. Increase fruits and vegetable consumption daily. Cut red meat consumption in half weekly. Increase poultry and fish consumption in place of red meat. "Quit drinking diet sodas!!! (see my article "Aspartame the Silent Killer," in our Health Repository. Also visit our site Wellness Company page. We offer excellent "NATURAL" products scientifically formulated to remove chemical toxin allergies from your home (simply click on the link below to enter our home site. Also visit our HealthBlog to read similar health articles.
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Q. What causes unexplained weight gain?
A. "Wow you didn't hold back anything here!" Seeing that I have no detail... This attracted me to post this question & answer within our monthly health eNewsletter because it is such a vague and broad question to answer to. I'll take this as a personal challenge to meet the key health points that may direct you in an area to do your own research. I also highly recommend you visit our health repository and read my previous health blog articles under "fitness, nutrition and weight management category." Here goes, "I don't believe in unexplained weight gain, I believe there's a logical reason for weight gain." Now that I've set this stage, let me explain.
Causes of weight gain
- Congenital heart defects cause poor blood-fluid circulation, i.e., fluids in the feet, ankles and legs.
- Cushing's Syndrome - Is a hormonal disorder caused from prolonged exposure of body tissues to high levels of hormone cortisol (self induced Cushings symptoms from prednisone use). Symptoms include, but not limited to upper body obesity, rounded face, increased fat around the neck, thinning arms and legs.
- Fitness - Fitness develops muscle cells that weigh more than fat cells.
- Hypothyroidism - The Thyroid hormone is produced in the lower part of the neck and when the thyroid production falls below normal levels two of the symptoms cause modest weight gain.
- Kidney failure - The kidneys are responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products, controlling blood pressure and production of red blood cells. Inability to regulate water and electrolyte balance, clear waste products, can cause generalized swelling.
- Obesity - Excess body fat is "usually" caused by poor diet.
- Medications - Most medications have side effects. Read signs and symptoms of your medications to determine if this is the cause of your weight gain. Consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy - Use a pregnancy test to determine if this is the source of your weight gain.
Recommendations: Take daily walks to the store instead of driving the car, or walk your dog, or get a fitness membership, etc. Cut your processed food consumption in half. I.e., eat organic 3-4 times a week. Cut alcohol consumption in half. Cut sodium consumption in half. Increase fruits and vegetable consumption daily. Cut red meat consumption in half weekly. Increase poultry and fish consumption in place of red meat. "Quit drinking diet sodas!!! (see my article "Aspartame the Silent Killer," in our Health Repository. Also visit our site Wellness Company page. We offer excellent "NATURAL" products scientifically formulated to remove chemical toxin allergies from your home (simply click on the link below to enter our home site. Also visit our HealthBlog to read similar health articles.
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing, http://www.mirrorathlete.com/ Sign up for your Free Monthly Health eNewsletter.
Dry Flakey Scalp Caused By Body Toxins?
"Dry Flakey Skin," Question and Answer, asked by a Mirror Athlete Enterprise customer and answered by the site health consultant.
Q. I have flaky dry skin. I've been told I have seborrhea by my dermatologist. I've been given prescription lotions etc. What causes dry skin? Most of my problems seem to be in the scalp. Although my prescriptions seems to work OK, I'm concerned about the side effect risks as you mention regarding man-made products. Is there any natural alternatives, if so what?
A. Seborreah can present itself as dandruff, thick oily, or dry skin on the scalp, armpits, face, or red patches under the breasts. Even though the skin appears dry, it is also oily at the same time. Most moisturizing creams on the market will only make the dry scales redder and more irritable, usually only smoothing out the scaly disorder. It is worth pointing out, this form of skin inflammation (dermatitis) is often misdiagnosed as Seborreah Dermatitis when in fact the irritation to the skin is caused from toxicity issues in the body. Dandruff is a form of seborreah dermatitis that results from neither too little moisture, nor too much oil... The cause of this type of skin dermatitis is unknown. It is for one of the reasons I participate in the wellness company wholesale program. Most dermatitis disorders can be greatly improved, or put into total remission with natural products offered through the Wellness Company Wholesale program (these products are 100% guaranteed - Visit our homesite).
I personally use the Wellness Company vitamins and shampoo to keep my dandruff at bay. If my scalp should have an episode where a boost of natural product is necessary, I use the T36-C5 product. Immediately, the results are achieved within minutes out of the shower. No itching and scalp symptoms improve immediately. Within 48-72 hours my scalp dermatitis issues are resolved. Thereafter, one simply maintains this "unknown cause" condition to the scalp with these natural Wellness Company products.
I like you am greatly concerned about using pharmaceuticals to treat any health-skin condition. This is why the Wellness Company wholesale program made sense for me personally. I have other skin allergies caused by different sources. There are many natural medicine cabinet products offered by the Wellness Company that work for me and will work for you! Now I'm not saying their are not specific skin conditions where great results will be achieved. However, I would highly recommend you try weaning yourself off prescriptions while simultaneously giving a natural medicine cabinet program a shot. What have you got to loose? This recommendation should not keep you from seeing a dermatologist, but provides a "natural cure" option while working with your doctors.
One of the most effective ways to treat toxicity issues within the body is to boost the immune system, get proper nutrition, plenty of water, exercise while using natural medicine cabinet alternatives. As our bodies age, our bodies abilities to protect, detoxify and heal itself becomes less efficient after the age of 25. There are extreme skin conditions including chronic acme [The Wellness Company has a natural solution even for adult acme! "Saving hundreds of dollars in medical bills!]. My contention is, "why manage a condition unnaturally when natural solutions may provide a silver bullet solution for you?" I've found as I age, managing my health conditions and maintaining a balanced body keeping my metabolism close to my youth metabolism now requires a healthy life program which includes a natural medicine cabinet and food nutrient supplement. By doing so, I maintain an efficient metabolism for my age. This provides my body with better toxin(s) removal, cell regeneration-recuperation, weight management, fat reduction, excellent blood pressure, low cholesterol, better strength-endurance, body tone, cardiovascular health, etc., and immune boost... The list goes on. Remember, with all man-made intervention products there are secondary potential risks to your body, mind and soul. If you can manage and maintain your entire body naturally without risk and minimal cost as you age, why would one not do so? We insure everything else, why not our bodies health?
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing, www.mirrorathlete.com . Sign up for your Free Monthly Health eNewsletter
Q. I have flaky dry skin. I've been told I have seborrhea by my dermatologist. I've been given prescription lotions etc. What causes dry skin? Most of my problems seem to be in the scalp. Although my prescriptions seems to work OK, I'm concerned about the side effect risks as you mention regarding man-made products. Is there any natural alternatives, if so what?
A. Seborreah can present itself as dandruff, thick oily, or dry skin on the scalp, armpits, face, or red patches under the breasts. Even though the skin appears dry, it is also oily at the same time. Most moisturizing creams on the market will only make the dry scales redder and more irritable, usually only smoothing out the scaly disorder. It is worth pointing out, this form of skin inflammation (dermatitis) is often misdiagnosed as Seborreah Dermatitis when in fact the irritation to the skin is caused from toxicity issues in the body. Dandruff is a form of seborreah dermatitis that results from neither too little moisture, nor too much oil... The cause of this type of skin dermatitis is unknown. It is for one of the reasons I participate in the wellness company wholesale program. Most dermatitis disorders can be greatly improved, or put into total remission with natural products offered through the Wellness Company Wholesale program (these products are 100% guaranteed - Visit our homesite).
I personally use the Wellness Company vitamins and shampoo to keep my dandruff at bay. If my scalp should have an episode where a boost of natural product is necessary, I use the T36-C5 product. Immediately, the results are achieved within minutes out of the shower. No itching and scalp symptoms improve immediately. Within 48-72 hours my scalp dermatitis issues are resolved. Thereafter, one simply maintains this "unknown cause" condition to the scalp with these natural Wellness Company products.
I like you am greatly concerned about using pharmaceuticals to treat any health-skin condition. This is why the Wellness Company wholesale program made sense for me personally. I have other skin allergies caused by different sources. There are many natural medicine cabinet products offered by the Wellness Company that work for me and will work for you! Now I'm not saying their are not specific skin conditions where great results will be achieved. However, I would highly recommend you try weaning yourself off prescriptions while simultaneously giving a natural medicine cabinet program a shot. What have you got to loose? This recommendation should not keep you from seeing a dermatologist, but provides a "natural cure" option while working with your doctors.
One of the most effective ways to treat toxicity issues within the body is to boost the immune system, get proper nutrition, plenty of water, exercise while using natural medicine cabinet alternatives. As our bodies age, our bodies abilities to protect, detoxify and heal itself becomes less efficient after the age of 25. There are extreme skin conditions including chronic acme [The Wellness Company has a natural solution even for adult acme! "Saving hundreds of dollars in medical bills!]. My contention is, "why manage a condition unnaturally when natural solutions may provide a silver bullet solution for you?" I've found as I age, managing my health conditions and maintaining a balanced body keeping my metabolism close to my youth metabolism now requires a healthy life program which includes a natural medicine cabinet and food nutrient supplement. By doing so, I maintain an efficient metabolism for my age. This provides my body with better toxin(s) removal, cell regeneration-recuperation, weight management, fat reduction, excellent blood pressure, low cholesterol, better strength-endurance, body tone, cardiovascular health, etc., and immune boost... The list goes on. Remember, with all man-made intervention products there are secondary potential risks to your body, mind and soul. If you can manage and maintain your entire body naturally without risk and minimal cost as you age, why would one not do so? We insure everything else, why not our bodies health?
Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing, www.mirrorathlete.com . Sign up for your Free Monthly Health eNewsletter
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