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Alternative Health
The belief that the body is fully capable of ridding itself of any and all disease. Practitioners and followers of Alternative health apply this belief by increasing the health of the body. Oriental Medicine, Herbs, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic, Holistic, Herbalism, Homeopathy, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, and many, many more.
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Welcome New Members
We have a lot of new members, please join me in Welcoming them to the Group. Please feel free to jump in, add to an existing post or create a new one. Great to have all of you here!
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Curry
I don't have high blood pressure, but thought this article would be helpful for those that do~
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Just a quick note to say I appreciate all of you! For new members, we do ask that you keep your postings on the topic of Alternative Health, whether it be a question, something you have tried and liked, or are curious to learn more about. Enjoy!
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Emu Oil for sprained necks and more..
Last week I somehow sprained my neck during my sleep, and woke up with a very stiff, painful neck. Taking Advil did not touch it! I went to see my Chiropractor who assured me that it would get better, and adjusted me ( not with crunching but with a tool that he uses to 'tap' and get me back into adjustment.
I had all the usual, Arnica, Tiger Balm, Traumeel, etc but they just numbed it a bit, and by the next day I was ready to jump out of my skin it hurt so badly.
I did some research on line, and read that Pure Emu Oil helped a woman with the same problem. I had some, and put it on the back of my neck, took two advil and went to bed. It was hard going to sleep but in the morning, the pain was gone! Two more days later, with continued use of Emu oil, and I was back to normal.
I wanted to share this with my group as I am hardly ever sick, but this stumped me. When you are in pain it's hard to seek answers, but I did and found it.
Also, Lobelia Tincture, taken internally helps relax the muscles and relieves spasms.
Emu oil is also good for arthritis, bursitis, burns, rashes, itching, dry skin and much more.
If you have a Positive story to share with Emu oil, please feel free to post it here!
I had all the usual, Arnica, Tiger Balm, Traumeel, etc but they just numbed it a bit, and by the next day I was ready to jump out of my skin it hurt so badly.
I did some research on line, and read that Pure Emu Oil helped a woman with the same problem. I had some, and put it on the back of my neck, took two advil and went to bed. It was hard going to sleep but in the morning, the pain was gone! Two more days later, with continued use of Emu oil, and I was back to normal.
I wanted to share this with my group as I am hardly ever sick, but this stumped me. When you are in pain it's hard to seek answers, but I did and found it.
Also, Lobelia Tincture, taken internally helps relax the muscles and relieves spasms.
Emu oil is also good for arthritis, bursitis, burns, rashes, itching, dry skin and much more.
If you have a Positive story to share with Emu oil, please feel free to post it here!
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Eons Changes
Just a note to let you all know I am available for any concerns or questions. I am not happy with the new My Eons look and am spending much less time here than before, because of that, but I am still the Group Manager and will keep this going, slowly...come see me on Facebook!
A question from Carole
Hi-I hope someone can give me some suggestions. A relative of mine has itchy winter skin. He's tried some home remedies & they helped a little, but not as much, as he would have liked.
Thanks everyone!
Carole
Thanks everyone!
Carole
The Beef on Beef
The Beef on Beef
Dairy and Beef Cattle, if not raised for the organic market, are routinely given natural hormones and synthetic growth promoters ( hormone like chemicals ) to fatten them up quickly so they can reach slaughter weight faster. Some studies of hormones in food have pointed to increased risks of reproductive system cancers in women and men. The antibiotics given to cattle are often the same ones prescribed for humans; the more they’re used the more they add to the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria throughout the world.
European Union Countries and some others have banned meat imported from the U.S. for this reason, citing studies that have linked these substances to cancer. But in the U.S., you can still buy hormone laced meat...and you probably will, if you buy conventionally raised beef hormones and growth promoters are still given to most of the cows raised for conventional markets. The FDA has approved six growth hormones for use in beef cattle. Dairy Cows are also given recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone or rBGH, a genetically engineered variant of their natural growth hormone, to increase milk production by about 10 %..
Some feeding practices for cattle were revised since the mad cow scare not too long ago; specifically, the FDA banned feed containing cattle brain and spinal tissue in 1997 ( these were the substances linked to mad cow disease ). Commercially raised cattle, however, can still be given feed that contains other somewhat questionable materials, including products like gelatin, grease and tallow rendered from cattle and other species, rendered horse and pork protein and poultry waste and byproducts. None of this is particularly appetizing, but it’s the last category that is especially problematic because poultry manure can contain Arsenic.
Cattle are also routinely given antibiotics to offset problems created by their diets.
Why do they need antibiotics? They’re Ruminants; their digestive system includes a huge fermentation tank, the Rumen, that converts the grass they would eat if allowed to graze naturally into protein and fats. They’re happy eating grass; their digestive systems work as they should. However, a grass based diet doesn’t render fat cattle fast enough for commercial cattle growers. To fatten them up quickly, cattle in these operations are fed grain, animal byproducts, and chicken manure, which are cheap protein sources that fatten them fast but wreak havoc on their grass based digestive systems. We won’t go into details about that havoc; suffice it to say that the cattle need regular dosing with antibiotics to settle down their stomachs.
They takeaway?
The easiest and most planet friendly way to sidestep these concerns is to cut down on the amount of meat in your diet. The other is to seek out the cleanest, most responsibly rendered meat you can find, the meat that is most likely not to have these issues. If you’re going to eat beef, organic beef is strongly recommended. Our check out Local Harvest’s website for local CSA’s
( Community Supported Agriculture ), where you can even tour the farm to make sure for yourself that you can trust their cattle practices. Other options here include looking for beef labeled as “pastured,” “grass-fed,” or “grass-finished.” All of these terms signify healthy feeding practices, no hormone or antibiotic use and humane treatment and handling.
Grass-fed beef is also a healthier choice as it is lower in overall fats and saturated fats and higher in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Dairy and Beef Cattle, if not raised for the organic market, are routinely given natural hormones and synthetic growth promoters ( hormone like chemicals ) to fatten them up quickly so they can reach slaughter weight faster. Some studies of hormones in food have pointed to increased risks of reproductive system cancers in women and men. The antibiotics given to cattle are often the same ones prescribed for humans; the more they’re used the more they add to the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria throughout the world.
European Union Countries and some others have banned meat imported from the U.S. for this reason, citing studies that have linked these substances to cancer. But in the U.S., you can still buy hormone laced meat...and you probably will, if you buy conventionally raised beef hormones and growth promoters are still given to most of the cows raised for conventional markets. The FDA has approved six growth hormones for use in beef cattle. Dairy Cows are also given recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone or rBGH, a genetically engineered variant of their natural growth hormone, to increase milk production by about 10 %..
Some feeding practices for cattle were revised since the mad cow scare not too long ago; specifically, the FDA banned feed containing cattle brain and spinal tissue in 1997 ( these were the substances linked to mad cow disease ). Commercially raised cattle, however, can still be given feed that contains other somewhat questionable materials, including products like gelatin, grease and tallow rendered from cattle and other species, rendered horse and pork protein and poultry waste and byproducts. None of this is particularly appetizing, but it’s the last category that is especially problematic because poultry manure can contain Arsenic.
Cattle are also routinely given antibiotics to offset problems created by their diets.
Why do they need antibiotics? They’re Ruminants; their digestive system includes a huge fermentation tank, the Rumen, that converts the grass they would eat if allowed to graze naturally into protein and fats. They’re happy eating grass; their digestive systems work as they should. However, a grass based diet doesn’t render fat cattle fast enough for commercial cattle growers. To fatten them up quickly, cattle in these operations are fed grain, animal byproducts, and chicken manure, which are cheap protein sources that fatten them fast but wreak havoc on their grass based digestive systems. We won’t go into details about that havoc; suffice it to say that the cattle need regular dosing with antibiotics to settle down their stomachs.
They takeaway?
The easiest and most planet friendly way to sidestep these concerns is to cut down on the amount of meat in your diet. The other is to seek out the cleanest, most responsibly rendered meat you can find, the meat that is most likely not to have these issues. If you’re going to eat beef, organic beef is strongly recommended. Our check out Local Harvest’s website for local CSA’s
( Community Supported Agriculture ), where you can even tour the farm to make sure for yourself that you can trust their cattle practices. Other options here include looking for beef labeled as “pastured,” “grass-fed,” or “grass-finished.” All of these terms signify healthy feeding practices, no hormone or antibiotic use and humane treatment and handling.
Grass-fed beef is also a healthier choice as it is lower in overall fats and saturated fats and higher in Omega-3 fatty acids.
