"THE OUTER WORLD SERVES AS A MIRROR AND OUR INNER WORLD HAS A MAGNETIC FORCE THAT DRAWS TO US WHAT WE NEED TO EVOLVE."
Do you have energy within? Do you have a magnetic force? Is that possible? The human body does produce a subtle magnetic field that is generated by the chemical reactions within each cell and the currents of the nervous system. Do you remember chemistry? Protons, neutrons and electrons. Well, the nerve cells called neurons are electromagnetic positive and their axons (the branch of the neuron that conducts the electric impulse) are negative. All of us need the internal and external sources of magnetic fields to survive. That is really what the quote is stating.
You may read this quote in other ways too. Physiologically, the human body makes mineral crystals that can be magnetized. These are iron and manganese. The permanent magnetic field are the systems of the body with their organs. Many books have been written on magnetics and its role in preventing and reversing disease. More needs to be studied in this field of medicine. Magnetic therapy is another new area of medicine. All of us have energy within ourselves. Magnetic therapy dates back to 2,000 BC China and is found in a book, The Yellow's Emperor's Book of Internal Medicine. Aristotle discussed magnets. Paracelsus discussed magnets. Let your inner energy push you in the direction to evolve. Evolution means change. Change means fear. Let the planets guide you. Actually it is better to let GOD guide you. God means Good Orderly Direction.
I mentioned the herb Angelica yesterday. I eventually have to finish the anatomical lesson of the heart. There are other gastrointestinal herbs that are great for duodenal ulcer disease also known as peptic ulcer disease. I recall studying that doctors prescribed milk products for ulcers. We know today that is incorrect. An ulcer is a lesion in the stomach or first part of the small intestines, called the duodenum. We know that stress can cause ulcers. These are appropiately called 'stress ulcers'. Bad dietary habits, nicotine, alcohol and the bacteria Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers.
When I started training we had blocking agents to block acid production. These were the H2 blockers. Some were zantac (ranitidine) - which is now over the counter and tagamet (cimetidine)-which is also over the counter. Today we have newer and more effective blocking agents. Do you always need a precsription anti-ulcer medication? The answer is NO. Even though a medication has beneficial results, some also have serious side effects. This is the principle of medicine. For every good a medicine does, there is also bad. I have learned to use other modalities for ulcer therapy. Acupuncture, reflexology, herbal medications, homeopathy, stress reduction, yoga, and meditation can be used to treat ulcer disease.
The principle aim of herbal therapy in this field is to block or inhibit an inflammatory response and promote healing. You read two days ago about one of these herbs, German chamomile. It has anti-inflammatory properties for IBS and IBD. I have used chamomile and I know those patients who use it throughout the day find it far more effective than using it once in the morning. I like to use 30 drops of chamomile extract in an 8oz glass of warm water. While training in England, many of my professors talked about using Bitters. I want to concentrate on Twizzlers--no not really, but Licorice (Glycyrrhizea glabra).
Licorice root has an impressive list of well documented uses and is probably one of the most over-looked of all herbal remedies. It is used for many ailments including asthma, athlete's foot, baldness, body odor, bursitis, canker sores, chronic fatigue, depression (excellent alternative to St. John's Wort), colds and flu, coughs, dandruff, emphysema, gingivitis and tooth decay, gout, heartburn, HIV, viral infections, fungal infections, ulcers, liver problems, Lyme disease, menopause, psoriasis, shingles, sore throat, tendinitis, tuberculosis, ulcers, yeast infections, prostate enlargement and arthritis. Can you imagine that most individuals think it is only an anti-ulcer herb?
Hundreds of potentially healing substances have been identified in licorice, including compounds called flavonoids and various plant estrogens (phytoestrogens). Thus if it contains phytoestrogens it can be used for PMS. The key therapeutic compound, glycyrrhizin (which is 50 times sweeter than sugar) exerts numerous beneficial effects on the body, making licorice a valuable herb for treating a host of ailments. It seems to prevent the breakdown of adrenal hormones such as cortisol (the body's primary stress-fighting adrenal hormone), making these hormones more available to the body. The list is longer than any other herb I have written about.
As I said I have not used it enough. I also have never seen its effect in all of the ailments or diseases below:
Addison's disease, allergic rhinitis, arthritis, athlete's foot, baldness, bronchitis, bursitis, canker sores, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis and intestinal infections, conjunctivitis, constipation, coughs, dandruff, depression, duodenal-ulcers, emphysema, exhaustion, fibromyalgia, flu, fungal infections, gastritis, gingivitis and tooth decay, gout, hayfever, heartburn, hepatitis, inflamed gallbladder, liver disease, Lyme disease, menopause, prostate enlargement, psoriasis, shingles, sore throat, spleen disorders, tendinitis, throat problems, tuberculosis, ulcers, viral infections, yeast infections. Reducing stomach acid and relieving heartburn and indigestion. Increasing bile flow and lowering cholesterol. Improving resistance to physical and emotional stress.
Licorice also appears to enhance immunity by boosting levels of interferon, a key immune system chemical that fights off attacking viruses. It also contains powerful antioxidants as well as certain phytoestrogens that can perform some of the functions of the body's natural estrogens; very helpful during menopause. Glyccyrrhizinic Acid also seems to stop the growth of many bacteria and of viruses such as influenza A. It is on my list for the 15 most common herbal antibioitcs. Along with licorice there is grape seed extract, wild flower honey, aloe vera and green tea. There are others. In the respiratory system it has a similarly soothing and healing action, reducing irritation and inflammation and it has an expectorant effect, useful in irritating coughs, asthma and chest infections. I usually use ginger or elderberry cough syrups.
It has an aspirin-like action and is helpful in relieving fevers and soothing pain such as headaches. If a patient is on aspirin, plavix or coumadin please consult a health care practitioner. Its anti-allergenic effect is very useful for hay fever, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and bronchial asthma. Possibly by its action on the adrenal glands, licorice has the ability to improve resistance to stress. It should be thought of during times of both physical and emotional stress, after surgery or during convalescence, or when feeling tired and run down.
Some facts: I love licorice and Snowcaps . Yes I am telling the truth. I do not like chocolate and cherry Twizzlers. I very rarely eat both at all today.
Y&S Candies, the manufacturers of TWIZZLERS candy, is one of the oldest confectionery firms in the United States. The company was established in 1845 as Young and Smylie and adopted Y&S as its trademark in 1870
Until tomorrow...
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