By: Lynn Morales, ND

No, this isn’t the most exciting topic.  Well actually, if it is an issue you suffer from on a regular basis, it could take excitement in the wrong direction.   I remember when Pepto Bismol was one of the solutions that I would buy to address it.   It tasted okay to me, but I realize that not everyone likes it.  Now that I find myself using more natural therapies, I am happy to find a solution using Young Living Essential Oils.  These oils are natural and come from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds.  They have a pleasant aroma and have been used for anointing and healing the sick.

Click on each oil below to read each description.  I think you will find an option or two that is of interest to you and will prove beneficial to have in your medicine cabinet.

Single Oils:
Peppermint, nutmeg, ginger, oregano, mountain savory, clove, lemon

Blends:
Di-Gize, Thieves

Diarrhea detox blend:

• 4 drops lemon
• 3 drops mountain savory
• 2 drops oregano

EO Applications:

INGESTION:
Use CAPSULE, 0 size, 2 times daily
RICE MILK, 1-3 times daily
TOPICAL:
DILUTE 50-50, apply 6-10 drops over stomach area 2 times daily
COMPRESS, warm, 1-2 times daily
VITA FLEX, 1-3 drops on stomach Vita Flex points of feet

Dietary Supplementation:
Royaldophilus, Essential Omegas, ComforTone, ICP, Essentialzyme,
JuvaTone, JuvaPower/JuvaSpice

A maintenance dosage of ComforTone has protected travelers going to other countries from diarrhea and other digestive discomforts.

Nutmeg has been shown to have powerful action against diarrhea in a number of medical studies.

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I know with the New Year comes our same old New Year’s resolution to lose weight.  It seems to be a never ending goal.  But the end to your weight loss challenge is FINALLY here!  CieAura has developed a revolutionary weight management system product line.  

One of the components of the CieAura Weight Management System® is the Lite Holographic Chips and Wristband.  I like it because the chips and wristband combination provide a safe and effective way to lose weight without the use of drugs or chemicals.  They help you burn more body fat and decrease your appetite so you can manage a healthy way of eating.

The CieAura Weight Management System® will also help you understand how emotions affect your eating habits so you can have long term successful weight management.  This program gives you weight loss techniques and suggestions and will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to transform your body.  This program along with regular BodyTalk sessions can provide you fantastic results.

Embrace the New Year with a new approach to weight loss management with the CieAura Weight Management System® and reach your desired weight goal.

Learn more about this easy, proven and safe way to lose weight.

**Lynn is an independent retailer of CieAura. 

Courtesy of: Standard Process Staff Writers

What Part Do Stress and Cortisol Play?

When exposed to stress, the body initiates a chain of events (releasing stimulatory hormones) that prepare the body for either a “fight” or “flight” response.  These events, which alter metabolism, require significant energy or fuel-the body needs called glucose.

Anything that causes us to feel stress raises cortisol (referred to as the “stress hormone”) levels.  If we feel stressed on a regular basis, cortisol levels remain elevated.  This affects metabolic processes that serve to increase blood glucose levels.  Hormones affected by elevated cortisol levels include:

• Thyroid
• Progesterone
• Estrogen
• Testosterone

Because one of the primary roles of cortisol is to encourage the body to refuel itself after responding to a stressor, an elevated cortisol level keeps the appetite ramped up-so stressed people will feel hungry ALL the time.

Emphasize a Healthy, Holistic Lifestyle

When it is evident you need help with blood glucose handling, you will want to address all facets of your lifestyle, including:

Stress Management

There are factors that contribute to how the body responds to a stressor:

1. Whether there is an outlet for the stress.  Go for a run.  Talk to a friend.
2. Whether the stress is predictable.  The more accustomed a person is to the stressor, the less pronounced the response to the stress will be.
3. Whether there is control over the stressor.  Learn to accept those things that cannot be changed.

Stress: The Thief of Sleep

Many studies have shown that getting less than eight hours of sleep per night causes metabolic changes.  Less sleep means insufficient time for cortisol levels to drop.  An increase in cortisol decreases the ability to fall asleep as well as the amount of time the mind spends in the most restful stages of deep sleep.

To foster a good night’s sleep, exercise early in the day, be consistent with lights-out and waking times, and avoid caffeine late in the evening.  You may want to add deep-breathing techniques, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation to sleep regimens.

Exercise

Regular participation in “moderate” exercise can reduce body fat, reduce appetite, build muscle and bone, improve mental and emotional function, and stimulate the immune system.  Aerobic exercise is recommended because it makes you breathe more deeply and makes the heart work harder.  Intense exercise can be detrimental by elevating cortisol levels.

Nutrition

Learning what affects blood sugar handling in your body can make you feel more in control.  You probably already know to avoid carbohydrate-laden snacks and sweets, but sometimes product labeling can be deceptive.  You may not know what ingredients to watch for, like high-fructose corn syrup in sports and energy drinks.  Other things to look for are excitotoxins-substances that are believed to kill or damage nerve cells through excessive stimulation.  The biggest offenders are monosodium glutamate (MSG) and aspartame, which can both interfere with normal functioning of the endocrine system.

To level out blood sugar levels, you should eat more whole-grains foods containing fiber (whole-grain bread and fresh fruits and vegetables) and avoid refined carbohydrates like white flour, white rice, white pasta, and white sugar.  Whole grains take longer to digest due to their denseness and fiber content and won’t cause blood sugar to spike.

Supplements

In addition to relieving stress, eating right, and exercising, whole food supplements and herbal products can encourage healthy blood sugar levels when combined with a healthy diet.

Cataplex® GTF

• Supports healthy carbohydrate digestion
• Supports healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels when already within normal ranges
• Encourages healthy blood sugar utilization at the cellular level

Diaplex®

• Supports healthy sugar handling
• Supports healthy pancreas function
• Supports healthy bowl and gallbladder function

Gymnema 4g (MediHerb)

• Maintains healthy blood sugar levels when combined with a balanced diet
• Maintains normal cholesterol levels in a normal range

Evaluation

After you have embraced these lifestyle changes, re-evaluate the blood sugar levels.  Continue following these tips/techniques to maintain your health and wellness.  Feel free to contact me with any questions at Lynn@LynnMoralesND.com

Please contact Lynn with any question you may have about this post.

By: Lynn Morales, ND

Lynn’s Protocol to Keep you Cold and Flu-free

My Protocol requires the following products:

1. Standard Process Thymex* – 1-3 tablets/day after Thymus reset
2. BodyTalk Access** – Body Chemistry Technique – Once daily
3. Young Living – Thieves Travel Spray***– As needed

I have experienced great success with the protocol above to keep me from catching a cold or flu even when others in my home catch it. If you have children or a low immune system, this protocol is invaluable. Imagine how many days you won’t miss of school or work and how much time and money you will save by not going to the doctor’s office.

I start the season off in early fall with the Thymex Reset. Thymex supports the Thymus Gland which is an endocrine gland required to keep your immune system strong. Thymex is made of whole foods only and will provide lasting support. The reset itself could take from 3 ½ to 5 weeks depending on the person. Each person will be individually recommended a dosage for his unique needs. The tablets per day will also vary per person and will require unique dosing recommendations from my office. Once this time frame passes, the Thymus Gland is reset.

Supplemental support for the Thymus Gland will continue at 1-3 tablets/day once it is reset. Any time you encounter someone that is ill, increase Thymex from 1-3 per day to 3-6 per day depending on the dosage you used for maintenance. To receive your personal dosage recommendations contact me.

Next, the Body Chemistry technique, that is learned in the BodyTalk Access class, is a must. This technique is also invaluable because it helps the body address all microbes which means bacteria, virus, parasites and fungus. It’s a natural way to help the body balance the immune system. It requires no supplements. I use this technique a couple times a week in non-flu season and almost daily during flu season especially on a day when I have encountered someone that is already sick. It literally takes 1 minute to perform and the best part is, whether you have any or multiple microbes the body knows how to use the technique to address whatever is required. This technique is one of six valuable tools to help you maintain your health all year long. The next BodyTalk Access class will be held in Plano, TX in April. Watch the newsletter for more details.

The last component is Thieves Essential Oil Spray (1 ounce) – Product #3265 made by Young Living. This blend is made up of some of the following oils; clove bud, lemon peel oil, coconut oil, cinnamon bark oil, rosemary leaf oil just to name a few. Doesn’t that sound awesome already? I spray two squirts of this in my mouth whenever I feel a twinge of a scratch in my throat or if I know I was around some people feeling sick. This product is an antimicrobial and therefore addresses bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungus. It is actually used as a travel spray to spray on surfaces such as toilets, kitchen countertops etc. It does not taste too great but I promise I have used this product in this manner for quite a while with no harm done to me.

There are also two complementary products you might want to consider for year round germ killing also made by Young Living. Thieves Essential Oil – Product # 3423 can be used to rub 1-2 drops onto the bottom of the feet at bedtime. Thieves Household Cleaner Concentrate – product # 3743 is an outstanding anti-microbial that is safe for your family and pets. These cleaners will leave your home smelling fresh and knowing that you family is safe from harmful chemicals. It do not leave streaks and can be used in the kitchen, bathroom and even on glass. Since the cleaner is a concentrate, it lasts a VERY long time. Click to order these and other Young Living Products.

I look forward to hearing your results.

*To purchase the Standard Process Products and to determine your unique supplementation needs contact me directly, click here: Contact Us

**For more information on BodyTalk Access &/or when the next class is schedule contact me directly, click here: Contact Us

***To purchase the Young Living Products click here: Young Living

By Dr. Bruce West

“I can’t afford to cramp up at bedtime. And if you’ve ever gone through “ramrod” leg cramps that are so powerful they can rupture blood vessels, you know what I’m talking about.” Health Alert, Vol. 26, No.11

Basically, the only medical treatment for muscle cramps is quinine. But it is discouraged because it is only slightly effective, and it carries side effects. So when you ask your physician for advice on how to treat muscle cramps, the honest answer is that medicine has no good answer. This leaves thousands of people, men in particular, cramped up in agonizing pain on a regular basis.

The truth is that there is a wonderful answer for people with muscle cramps. Unfortunately, not one physician in 10,000 knows about it. I learned it decades ago from a wise, old-time osteopath. And because I am still an athlete, though no longer an elite athlete, I use it personally all the time. Over the years many elite athletes have found their way to me. And with the same therapy that I prescribe for myself, my family, my other patients, and for you, I have helped save many an athlete’s career.

If you suffer from chronic muscle or leg cramps, you need to know that to end this agony your body needs adequate calcium, plus an adequate calcium delivery system that gets the calcium to your muscles. Taking crushed rock or shells (typical calcium supplements) will not suffice because most of this is not digested and, therefore, it is not assimilated and delivered to the muscles that need it.

So for starters, you need the most digestible and absorbable calcium supplement-calcium lactate. This calcium is made from vegetables, not crushed rock or shells. Next, you need adequate stomach acid to absorb calcium. So chronic use of antacids and acid blockers can lead to muscle cramps by stopping or sopping up the stomach acid needed to absorb calcium.

Finally calcium mobilization requires that calcium be delivered to the muscles that need it to prevent and stop cramps. The calcium mobilization system in your body requires omega-3 fatty acids and iodine, and involves your thyroid gland and liver. For this reason, taking calcium alone without the fatty acids and iodine will usually not get the calcium to your muscles in adequate amounts to stop and prevent muscle cramps.

The Calcium Mobilization Team

To stop muscle cramps, you need to get calcium from your diet to your muscles. This requires adequate stomach acid for digestion, the most absorbable calcium supplement, adequate omega-3 fatty acids and iodine, and adequate thyroid and liver function. Enter the calcium mobilization team of nutrients…

The most absorbable form of calcium supplement is Calcium Lactate from Standard Process. Made from vegetables (not crushed rock), this supplement also contains magnesium citrate, which is slightly acid, aiding in the digestive process.

The calcium mobilizer is Cataplex F by Standard Process. This is a nutritional complex that contains vitamin F (omega-3 fatty acids), iodine, and a liver extract. It is a fuel for your thyroid gland and provides liver support. But it is most critical for muscle-cramp sufferers because it is the combination of nutrients and phytochemicals that make up the nutritional complex that I like to call the calcium mobilizer. The calcium mobilizer supplies what your body needs to mobilize calcium out of your blood and into your muscles. And that is the definition of a muscle cramp cure.

For all these reasons, I am never without these two nutritional complexes. When I play sports in the sun (which makes a muscle calcium deficiency worse), I always have a bottle filled with Calcium Lactate and Cataplex F in my bag. I take 6-9 Calcium Lactate and 4-6 Cataplex F before, during and after competing. And if I really work my muscles hard (which is now pretty easy at my age), I will take another dose at bedtime for insurance.

If I forget my supplements during any tough workout or competition, and pay the price with a severe leg cramp, I immediately take 10-15 Calcium Lactate with 6-9 Cataplex F and try to lie down. Within an hour the problem is resolved. For the average sufferer, these kinds of cramps and their agonizing pain can last all night. And this can happen over and over for years, or even a person’s whole life. This is because the honest medical answer to muscle cramps is that there is no honest medical answer.

So use the calcium mobilization system for your own muscle cramps. Remarkably, this same protocol is also the treatment for kids with fevers, and for people with restless leg syndrome. If toddlers or children spike a fever, before you panic, crush up 6 tablets of Calcium Lactate and 3 tablets of Cataplex F in a seed or coffee grinder and put them in apple sauce. You will be amazed at how providing adequate calcium to the cells and tissues is the natural anti-fever protocol.

For restless legs, use the same protocol and experiment with the dose. Most people use 6 tablets of Calcium Lactate and 3 tablets of Cataplex F, taken 2-3 times daily. Some folks need a dose at bedtime. And some folks need an even higher dose, especially in the beginning or if they are using antacids. Fast, inexpensive, safe, and effective-this protocol, if used by everyone, would save millions of dollars, millions of hours of lost work time, untold numbers of wasted doctor and hospital visits, and inestimable amounts of agony and suffering.

For more information on this subject and /or on the Standard Process products mentioned in this article please contact Lynn Morales ND

By Dr. Bruce West

The best symptom relief for hemorrhoids is arrowroot. The best treatment for hemorrhoids and varicose veins (hemorrhoids are varicose veins) comes from the root of the stone plant, commonly known as the collinsonia plant. This treatment is even more effective than horse chestnut preparations.

This centuries-old remedy was used by Native Americans and consists of the ground-up root of the stone or collinsonia plant. The active ingredient in this herbal root is magnesium phosphate, which is a vascular astringent. That means that it helps maintain the proper tone in the muscles of blood vessels. Lack of tone allows vessels and veins to become enlarged and distended.

This stone-hard root is ground into a fine powder and encapsulated, using no heat or chemicals. It can routinely provide dramatic relief for people with vein problems, varicose veins, hemorrhoids. You just take Collinsonia Root (3 capsules 2x or 3x daily) with a large glass of water. If you have hemorrhoids, use arrowroot for symptom relief while you are using the collinsonia capsules. Just dab some powder on the area a few times daily.

Most people with varicose veins and/or hemorrhoids also have a congested liver. If your vein problems are severe, consider adding A-F Betafood (3 tablets 2x daily) and Cyruta-Plus (2 tablets 2x daily) to help clear up liver congestion as well as strengthen your blood vessels. If you have varicose veins and/or hemorrhoids with a congested liver and gallbladder problems, you certainly need A-F Betafood, and you should consider a liver/gallbladder flush.

You can find this protocol in my Encyclopedia of Pragmatic Healing, free with your new Health Alert subscription.

Today medical treatments for varicose veins and hemorrhoids are far superior to earlier medical treatments. But any surgical treatment carries some degree of risk. It is always best to use the herbal protocol for 4 to 6 months before undergoing surgery. And it only makes sense to treat your liver, which is the underlying cause of serious cases of varicose veins and/or hemorrhoids. This should be done whether you use collinsonia, arrowroot, or surgery.

For more information on this subject and/or the Standard Products mentioned in the article please contact Lynn Morales ND.

My wife, the nurse, never travels without a few special things that most people would never take along.

The first is a good supply of Gastrex from Standard Process. Gastrex is the supreme food poisoning antidote.  It is made with the super-absorbing and detoxifying agent montmorillonite clay.  This clay is combined with okra, chlorophyll, duodenal extract, and silica to promote healing.  Gastrex quickly relieves an over-acid stomach, and helps resolve food poisoning quickly and effectively.  You can even make a poultice out of it to place on weeping ulcers, wounds, and lesions.  It’s the best all-around substance for food poisoning, digestive upset, and healing wounds.  Simply take 3-15 capsules at the first sign of food poisoning.  It generally clears in hours.

The second substance my wife brings is Collinsonia Root, which should be considered if you have any problems with leg circulation or blood clots.  If you are going to be driving or flying for long periods, and you know you have circulation problems, simply take 2-6 Collinsonia Root capsules on an empty stomach before you leave.  This simple herbal solution made from the collinsonia or stone root plant could alleviate thousands of cases of blood clots and leg circulation problems for travelers around the world.

In addition, if you are going to a high altitude, make sure you have some Cataplex E2 on hand.  This is the oxygen-sparing part of the whole vitamin E complex.  It allows your system and your heart to function well on less oxygen (which occurs naturally at higher altitudes).  Ski trip, hikes, and mountain climbing are times when you can get an attack of altitude sickness.  This is no picnic-with severe headaches, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and more.  Six tablets a day can almost always alleviate this serious problem.  And remember that elite mountain climbers never attempt to climb a mountain without Cataplex E2.  To order Gastrex, Collinsonia Root or Cataplex E2, click here to contact us.

Finally, for first aid (cuts, bites, and rashes) do like my wife and always take bottles of Tea Tree Oil and No Itch Spray with you.  Tea tree oil from Australia is the supreme antiseptic, antibacterial, first aid treatment for any kind of cut, abrasion, wound or most anything else external. No Itch Spray is the supreme anti-itch substance for bites, stings, and rashes.  It is made from burdock root, sheep sorrel, cudweed plant, watercress, slippery elm bark, pineapple skin extract, and turkey rhubarb root.  This stuff really works!  Both Tea Tree Oil and No Itch Spray are available at the best price from the Health Alert Store at www.healthalertstore.com

So be like my wife, the nurse-travel safe and happy.

Are you chronically nauseous? How about constipated? Or constipated with diarrhea? Or do you constantly have the uurps and burps-where fatty foods repeat on you and even get back into your throat? Are you chronically bloated with gas and pressure? Or have you even had one or more “gallbladder attacks?”

These are all symptoms of gallbladder problems-including a sluggish gallbladder and a congested liver. But take heart. The miracle treatment of the month is betaine. Betaine is one of the factors in the B vitamin complex. And the richest source is found in growing beet leaves and their juice. Betaine is known as a lipotrophic agent-it aids in fat digestion and metabolism.

Standard Process makes a product called A-F Betafood. It contains vitamins A and F complexes combined with Betafood, which contains betaine from beet leaf juice. The vitamins A and F thin the bile, while Betafood flushes the bile route-getting it moving again. Without adequate nutrition like this, your bile becomes thick like cream. Thick, congested bile does not flow smoothly, and eventually clogs, forming gravel of even gallstones. When this happens, you are in trouble with all the symptoms listed-including an eventual, inevitable gallbladder attack.

When you have chronic gallbladder problems such as these, you are also sure to be toxic. Aside from helping you break down fats for digestion, smoothly flowing bile is a major detoxifier. Toxins are picked up and carried in your blood to your liver. Your liver is like your car’s filter. The liver removes the toxins from the blood and dumps them into the bile. The bile then carries them to the intestines for elimination.

So if you have these problems, be sure to take 2-4 A-F Betafood capsules with water at mealtime. This protocol will help you thin bile that has become thick and less viscous. It will also help you flush the bile route from the liver through the gallbladder. Once this is accomplished, your symptoms will begin to disappear. And better yet, you most likely will be able to save yourself from a gallbladder attack, or worse-removal of your gallbladder.

And take special note-millions of Americans suffer from celiac disease and do not know it. Celiac disease is an intolerance to the protein gluten found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. Some of the symptoms of celiac disease mimic those of gallbladder problems. So make sure to eliminate gluten from your diet for at least 30 days to determine if you suffer from hidden celiac disease. If gluten is your problem, you will be better within days of eliminating it from your diet. Untold thousands of people who had undiagnosed celiac disease have had their gallbladder removed-only to find out that their symptoms continued after surgery!

Avoid Symptom Treatment

If you have already had your gallbladder removed, remember that surgery simply corrects the symptom and does nothing about the cause. Your sluggish and congested bile will remain a problem, even after gallbladder surgery. After gallbladder removal, you still need to use the A-F Betafood protocol to improve your bile flow and fat digestion and metabolism, as well as to insure proper detoxification and removal of toxins from your body.

And once you start to clean up your liver/gallbladder/bile pathways, you can use a once-or twice-a-year gallbladder cleanse to make your protocol even more powerful. A gallbladder cleanse involves mixing 2 cups of shredded, raw, preferably organic, ripe beets with the juice of a lemon and 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin, first-pressed olive oil. Eat this mixture between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and dinner daily for 10 days.

It is best to do everything you can to avoid having your gallbladder removed. Too many older adults have had this procedure start a downward medical spiral that often leads to debilitation and even death. Remember that simply having a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) only treats the symptoms. And the only medical treatments for gallbladder problems consist of a low-fat diet, drugs to mask symptoms, or surgery. It is all ineffective, sometimes dangerous, and expensive (gallbladder and knee surgeries keep most hospitals financially afloat).

Uurps, burps, gas, bloating, nausea, pain, constipation, diarrhea, and gallbladder attacks? Use A-F Betafood and a gallbladder flush to thin the bile and flush your liver and gallbladder-and put an end to being sick and in pain. Treating the cause-and all without side effects of any kind. Now that’s a protocol, and the miracle, secret treatment of the month. To order A-F Betafood or any of the products mentioned in this article, contact us.