Are You Carrying Parasites In Your Body?

Health Tip - Week April 4-8, 2011

What Parasites are you carrying?

85 - 95% of adults and children have Parasites and are the most toxic agent in the human body.

Parasites are one of the primary causes of disease in the body.

 Intestinal  Flukeworm       Whipworms

 Tapeworms      Hookworms

  Pinworms   Roundworms

Types of Parasites:

• Roundworms - found in the intestines
• Pinworms - found in the large intestine some cases found in the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes or liver
• Hookworms - found in the liver and lungs and small intestine
• Whipworms - found crawling up into the mouth or nose
• Intestinal Flukes - found in the small intestine

The World Health Organization released a report that 80% of all Human diseases are caused by: 

• Parasites
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Eczema and psoriasis
• Inflammation of the joints

Parasites can enter the body through:

• Infected food
• Water
• Excessive use of chemicals and antibiotics
• Mosquito, Flea, Housefly, Sandfly
• Sexual contact
• Nose (contaminated dust)
• Exposed skin (bare feet)

Diagnoses of Parasites in the body:

• Peptic ulcer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Yeast infections
• Diabetes and hypoglycemia

Symptoms of Parasite Infestation in the Body:

• Fatigue or weakness (feeling tired most of the time)
• Digestive problems (gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Gastrointestinal symptoms or bulky stool
• Food sensitivity
• Allergic-like reactions
• Joint/muscle pain or inflammation
• Anemia or iron deficiency
• Hives, rashes, weeping eczema, cutaneous ulcer, swelling, sores, papular lesions, itchy dermatitis
• Restlessness and anxiety
• Interrupted sleep
• Grind teeth
• Bacterial or viral infections
• Depression
• Difficulty in gaining or losing weight
• Passing worms in your stool

Natural Treatments for Parasites Infestation in the Body:

• Garlic
• Golden seal
• Black walnut
• Wormwood
• Wormseed
• Pumpkin seeds
• Grapefruit seed extract
• Dietary changes avoid:
• coffee
• sugar
• alcohol
• refined foods
• meat not cooked well done
• saturated fat
• junk food
• white flour
• yeast
• tobacco
• Eat more anti-parasitic foods:
• raw garlic
• pineapple
• papaya seeds
• carrot
• sweet potatoes
• squash
• Increase probiotics
• Intestinal cleansing (1-2 yearly)

Please educate yourself and your family about proper food handling and storage practices.  

If you think you have intestinal parasites or experiencing any of the listed symptoms please see your primary health care provider or a naturalpathy doctor.

For more information go to http://www.wenmd.com/, http://www.healingdaily.com/, http://www.ask.com/, www.about.com, or www.bodyfixer.com

Live well

Doc V

Quick Tip -Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a great Heart Health Supporter

It supports healthy circulation and helps reduce inflammation

Good Food Sources:

• Fish  
• Shellfish  
• Fortified milk and dairy 
• Eggs  
• Shitake mushrooms 
• Fortified cereals   

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Quick Tip - Fiber

Fiber (soluble)

Fiber supports healthy cholesterol levels, keeps blood sugar levels down, and helps with your overall heart health.

Good Food Sources

Oat bran  -

Beans -

Peas -

Rice bran -

Barley -

Citrus -

Strawberries -

Pears -

Whole grains -

Live well

Doc V

A Life Saver " Colonoscopy "

Health Tip - Week March 28 - 31, 2011

Colonoscopy

  A Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables an examiner (a gastroenterologist) to evaluate the appearance of the inside of the colon (large bowel).

 

 

 

This is accomplished by inserting a thin long flexible tube(a colonoscope) that is 48 to 72 inches long and about the thickness of a finger into the anus and then advancing the colonoscope slowly into the rectum and through the colon.

The tip of the colonoscope has a light and video camera that your physician can video and take pictures  of the lining of your intestines.

   

           It is recommended that both men and women  starting at age 50 should have the following tests done:

• Yearly fecal occult, blood test plus flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
• Colonocopy every 10 years
• Double contract barium enema

All of these test should be accompanied with a digital rectal examination

The Colonoscopy looks for Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer is the number two cancer killer in the United States, 140,000 people are diagnosed yearly and over 50,000 people die every year. African Americans have the highest rate of Colorectal Cancer incidence and mortality of all racial groups in the United States.

                          
                                                               
 Colon Cancer is a slow growing malignant (cancerous) tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine. Although the exact cause of colon cancer is not known research suggest that:

• Heredity
• Environmental factors
• Poor diet 
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Smoking
• Heavy alcohol use
• Type 2 diabetes

      The colonoscopy test allows your physician to see the inside of your colon and rectum visualized in images transmitted from the camera to a television monitor ( optical colonoscopy). Allowing them to see any ulcers, colon polyps, tumors, inflammation or bleeding.


                                                              

While the procedure is being done, your physician can also perform a biopsy (take tissue samples) or remove any polyps.

Preparation for the Colonoscopy is done the day before the examination emptying the colon using laxatives, prior to the Colonoscopy, an intravenous infusion (IV) is started and you are placed on a monitor for continuously monitoring the rhythm of your heart, blood pressure, and the amount of oxygen in the blood. Medication is given to make you feel sleepy and relaxed. You may have a feeling of pressure, cramping, and bloating. 

While this test may feel like an intrusion it is the most important test you can take to prevent Colorectal Cancer.  It is a preventable disease (98% cure rate) through early detection and a healthy lifestyle. 

For more information go to http://www.cancer.org/, http://www.healthcentral.com/, http://www.insurancedesk.com/, http://www.webmd.com/, http://www.colonscopyinfoguide.com/, and http://www.ask.com/


Special Note:

Cor-Les Community this subject is very close to my heart because my grandmother Lessie A.Crenshaw died of Colorectal Cancer 22 years ago. It could have been prevented. My grandmother sat on a flatable pillow and use unlimited amounts of preparation - H. When the pain became unbearable she went to the hospital and the cancer had  already spread to the other organs in her body. I believe she would be alive today if she would have taken the test earlier.

                                  

So Family PLEASE! PLEASE! get tested it will save your life.    

Live well
Doc V

Quick Tip - Do You Know How Food Is Processed Through Your Body?

Our Digestive System    

Foods Travels Through Our:

• Mouth - up to minute (carbohydrates are broken down here)

• Esophagus - 5-10 seconds

• Stomach - 1-3 hours (carbohydrates and proteins are broken down here  

• Small Intestine - 1-6 hours (fats are broken down here and absorbs the nutrients from your food)

• Large Intestine - 12 - 36 hours   

More information to come.

Remember information is power

Live well
Doc V

Quick Tip - The Bladder

The Bladder

The Bladder is a sack that holds urine and is part of your urinary tract  

The Bladder is located in the lower part of your abdomen

                              

Symptoms of Bladder Problems:

• Difficult or painful urination   

• Frequent urination, intense urges to urinate, or loss of Bladder control        

                                      

• Urine that is bloody, cloudy, dark, or strong smelling   

                                     

• Long-term pain in the back or sides        

If you are experiencing any of the stated symptoms please see your physician or go to a local health clinic immediately. 

Live well
Doc V

Spring Check-up

Health Tip - Week March 21-25, 2011

Spring Check-up                          


                      


It's that time of year for your Annual Check Ups or Age Appropriate Exams:

• Cholesterol Check
• Colonoscopy (examination of the colon)
• Blood Pressure
• Blood Sugar Levels (diabetes)
• Bone Density Level (osteoporosis)
• Dental (gum &teeth)
• Eye Exam
• Gynecologist Exam (Pap test & pelvic exam)
• Hearing Test
• HIV/AIDS Test
• Mammogram
• Skin Health (mole exam)
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests
• Prostate
• Stress Levels
• Anxiety and Depression

  Eat healthier to speed up your Metabolism


             Watch your Allergies



       Monitor your Weight   


Do you know your body?

• Brain
• Spinal Cord
• Jugular Vein
• Aorta
• Thyroid
• Trachea
• Lungs
• Heart
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Liver
• Kidney
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Large Intestine
• Small Intestine
• Appendix
• Ovaries (women)
• Bladder
• Uterus
• Cervix
• Vagina or Penis
• Testicles
• Rectum

          Thank God for the Elements of your life


                 Take on a new lease on Life



       Breathe and release all Burdens

Remember!
Healthy Tips for Healthy Living:

• Start your day with breakfast
• Eat a variety of foods
• Eat healthy snacks throughout the day
• Eat whole grains, fruit, and vegetables
• Drink water
• Watch your portion sizes
• Stay active
• Lower stress

Live well
Doc V

Quick Tip - Depression

Good Day Cor-Les Community  we are still receiving questions on this subject. Please seek professional help (minister, mental health counselor, therapist, or psychologist) if you are experiencing these signs or triggers. 

Depression is a feeling of sadness, feeling blue, unhappy, miserable, and down in the dumps.


Remember the Signs and Triggers of Depression  

• Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping
• A dramatic change in appetite (weight gain or loss)
• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Feeling of worthlessness
• Self hate and inappropriate guilt
• Extreme difficulty concentrating
• Agitation, Restlessness and irritable
• Inactivity and withdrawal from usual activities
• Feeling of hopelessness and helplessness
• Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

                                                      

For more information on this topic please see our Health and Quick Tips on August 10, 2010

Remember!

Do not take life too serious

Believe in God, Let go, surround yourself with happy thoughts and people. 

I live by this statement every day from my father
(Charles T. Robinson)

"Life is a cinch if you live it by the inch but hard by the yard"

Live well
Doc V