RiceRice possesses anti-cancer activity. Like other seeds, it contains anti-cancer protease inhibitors. The use of brown rice is especially helpful in preventing cancer.
Soya-beansThis vegetable contains compounds which can manipulate oestrogen and also directly inhibit the growth of cancerous cells, thereby reducing the risk of breast cancer in women of all ages, according to Stephen Barnes, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmacology and biochemistry at the University of Alabama. One soya-bean compound, phytoestrogens is quite similar chemically, to the drug tamoxifen, which is given to certain women to help prevent breast cancer and its spread. Soya-bean also helps to block the growth of cancer cells in another way not related to oestrogen. Studies in cells have found that soya-bean substances, for some unknown reasons, can entirely halt the growth of cancerous cells even though they do not have any oestrogen receptors to block, according to Dr. Barnes. That means these soya-bean compounds fight cancer in at least two separate ways, he says.*38/355/5*

Gordon was a precocious child of two gifted parents. Both his mother and father had been only children, and each had always been the center of attention. In their marriage, each had little empathy for the needs of the other. Gordon became an added burden for both his parents to tolerate. They were continually “shushing” him and admonishing him for interrupting them. Gordon recalled countless times when he squirmed with anticipation, almost bursting with the need to express himself or share some experience. Occasionally they would express interest in what he had to say, but even then they cut him off abruptly. He grew to adulthood with deep feelings of anxiety when his needs were not immediately satisfied. He had learned that waiting was not only frustrating but futile. He habitually went to lunch at eleven-thirty A.M. and frequently had food brought up to the office in the middle of the afternoon. He became increasingly overweight and yet refused to control his eating. He would become angry and belligerent when, on business trips, his plane was delayed or someone was late for an appointment. A severe marital problem developed when his wife began refusing his constant sexual advances. He not only was outraged, but actually accused her of deliberately tormenting him by withholding sex. In the same way, he became irritated when dinner was not ready to be placed on the table almost immediately when he came home from the office. Any kind of tension was like an unbearable pain.Tension and frustration are an inevitable part of being alive. To refuse to tolerate such experiences is to deny this reality. Overcoming this toxic attitude often means letting go of the fantasy that life “should” be easy and that frustration is unfair.*62\350\8*

L-Tryptophan. Although release of serotonin, 5-hydroxy-tryptamine (5HT), by blood platelets is an important factor in initiating migraine attacks, a lowering of 5HT in the brain may lessen tolerance to pain. In the brain, the nerve cells producing 5HT are generally inhibitory, i.e. they damp down nervous activity; this may explain why a lack of 5HT increases pain sensitivity. An obvious way to combat this would be to increase the concentration of 5HT but, unfortunately, when taken by mouth, it does not enter the brain. Another amino acid, L-tryptophan, does enter the brain where it is turned into 5HT by enzymes so that a large amount of L-tryptophan increases 5HT levels. (Mice fed on a diet deficient in L-tryptophan become intolerant to pain and dislike bright lights; this can be compared to the photophobia that causes migraine sufferers to wear tinted spectacles.) L-tryptophan is now being tried in the treatment of migraine; results are encouraging and further trials are planned. One great advantage of the drug is that there are no side-effects (except occasional drowsiness).
Clonazepam. This substance was first introduced as an anti-epileptic drug but is effective in migraine, particularly migrainous neuralgia where one tablet taken at night will alleviate the headache which often wakes people. The following case history demonstrates this point:A 50-year-old, large man was under a good deal of pressure at work and was also active as secretary of a number of voluntary organizations. One Christmas, he began to have attacks of severe pain behind the right eye, which went red, and his nostrils were blocked. The pain woke him and lasted for half an hour. He was unable to go to sleep again and was becoming increasingly tired.The initial treatment was ergotamine three times daily for a limited period to try to break the pattern, but to no avail. Following this it was decided to try a trial of steroids, and Prednisolone was given three times daily (as this form of treatment sometimes works in this condition). This form of therapy can only be used for a short time and the course was stopped three weeks later; he was free of headaches for three weeks when they returned. He then took Clonazepam and the next day felt as if he were very drunk and was unable to move; on the following day he was still very sleepy but had not had a headache. He continued treatment on a smaller dose and the headaches disappeared, the only adverse effect being that he could be woken from his sleep.Clonazepam can also be used in the treatment of acute attacks of common or classical migraine. There are some unwanted side-effects, the commonest being drowsiness. As well as having a direct and immediate sedative effect, it also increases the brain levels of 5HT but whether this is the reason why it is helpful in migraine is uncertain.
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Experience has shown that a reduction of nerve energy has to be compensated for by a reduction in function, and the processes of elimination in the body appear to feel the strain first. Failure of elimination leads to a retention of the waste products in the system, and thus the “sea-water” may be directly affected. If this takes place, and we continue to carry on normal nutrition, it will not be long before the fluid medium of the body will be in danger of congestion because the balance of its contents will be disturbed.The retention of such toxins will produce changes within the tissues where they will have to be stored if they are not otherwise detoxicated. When these toxins accumulate for a while and there is still reactive power in the organism a crisis may be induced and elimination will be stepped up. Then we have what we call an acute disease, such as a cold, the ‘flu, or one of the acute inflammatory conditions of the skin. The whole system seems to be afire with the cleansing process; the temperature is elevated, the appetite is lost and there is a feeling of lassitude. But in time the body loses its power to react in this way, and the toxins remain stored up in the tissues, gradually bringing about certain changes. Then we speak of the development of chronic disease, such as rheumatism, or chronic inflammatory hardening and thickening of the skin. In brief, we have the system struggling against over-nutrition and under-elimination, due primarily to the failure of the nervous system to maintain normal function.Behind the breakdown of the nervous system we have the stress of modern life with the various physical, mental and emotional habits which lead to the breaking point of our resistance. We see, therefore, that there is no one cause of disease and that each individual is a law unto himself in this respect. Given a nervous system that is well integrated, then the stress that would put one person completely out of action makes little impression on another. The abuses of wrong eating in one case lead to disaster; in another they seem to make little difference. A minor worry turns one person into an unhappy, neurotic individual; a major one will leave another person untouched. An emotional calamity will obsess one type of human; another will look for compensations elsewhere and make a quick, mature adjustment.The sick and the ailing are the casualties of the strain- those who have exhausted their nerve energy and retain within the inter-cellular fluids of their system the seeds of disease that, given a particular type and heredity, will conform to this pattern, be it disease of the skin or of any other kind.
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• The diagnosis and treatment of depression will aid pain control.     The symptoms upon which a diagnosis of depression is made in physically healthy individuals. In patients with cancer, the significance of the somatic symptoms is questionable as all can be caused by the cancer itself. The somatic symptoms may be considered significant if they are clearly out of proportion to the physical illness. Other criteria which have been advocated include persistent tearfulness, persistent irritability, a sense of hopelessness, perceiving the illness as punishment and a sense of worthlessness or being a burden.     Symptoms of depression can occur as part of the normal response to a crisis, in reactive depression, as part of a major affective illness or in association with an organic brain syndrome.     ‘Normal, depression-Episodes of depression and anxiety occur as part of a normal psychological stress response at times of crisis such as treatment failure. These reactions last one to two weeks during which significant symptoms of anxiety and depression may occur. They resolve spontaneously with time and appropriate supportive care from family, friends and the treatment team. Short term use of a hypnotic at night and an anxiolytic by day can be of benefit in severe cases.     Reactive depression-Reactive depression is an adjustment disorder which differs from the normal self limited stress response in either degree or duration. The symptoms last longer (more than two weeks) or are more severe. Reactive depression is frequently associated with some degree of anxiety, and the patient may demonstrate an obsessive concern with symptoms.     Major or endogenous depression-Compared to reactive depression, the symptoms are usually more severe and the mood is incongruent with the disease outlook and does not respond to support, understanding or distraction. Delusional thoughts and hallucinations, features of psychotic depression, are rare except in patients with organic brain syndromes.     Organic brain syndromes-Patients with acute confusional states (delirium) or early dementia may exhibit features of depression. Examination of the patient’s mental state will reveal evidence of organic brain dysfunction.     Treatment-The treatment of depression in patients with cancer depends on the duration and severity of the symptoms and needs to be carried out in the context of the patient’s overall illness and prognosis. If an organic brain syndrome is present it is treated appropriately. Patients with more severe depression can benefit from treatment with both psychotherapy and antidepressants.     Psychotherapy should be of short duration (4 to 6 weeks), supportive, and directed at clarification and resolution of problems pertaining to the patient’s medical situation, the goals and expectations of treatment and fears about suffering and death. Family members can participate in this type of therapy. Relaxation therapy may be included to reduce anxiety.     Antidepressants are considered for any patient with significant depression although side effects are common and can be clinically troublesome, especially in elderly or frail patients. The various tricyclic antidepressants cause varying degrees of sedation, anticholinergic and cardiovascular side effects. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) should be avoided in patients with cancer because of the need for dietary restrictions and the frequency of interactions with other drugs. Mianserin (Tolvon) is moderately sedating but has fewer anticholinergic or cardiac effects. Fluoxetine (Prozac) has little sedative, anticholinergic or cardiac side effects, but it can cause anxiety and insomnia as well as anorexia and weight loss.*79\55\2*

A biophysicist called Dr Walter Stark believes that the body absorbs ions at acupressure points. This brings us to an area of health that is rarely discussed; we talk about the health of the circulatory system, the state of the nervous system and so on, but what about the health of our electromagnetic fields?Our hearts, brains, muscles and nerves all run on a delicate form of electricity, so it follows that, while we do not need to be plugged into a socket in the wall to operate, we are still electrical beings and are surrounded by an electromagnetic field. In the 1930s a Russian named Kirlian experimented with photography which clearly showed this field. One of the first people to study what he called the L-fields or the fields of life, and how they affect health, was Harold Saxon Burr of Yale University Medical School. Dr Robert O. Becker, author of The Body Electric, and a leading modern researcher on electromagnetic pollution, believes that artificial electromagnetic fields from power lines and electrical appliances can cause depression, a depressed immune system and other health problems. Becker’s research and the work of others suggests that disturbances in the electrical field develop before illness in the physical body. This could be the medicine of the future – the prevention and treatment of illness through correcting faults in the electromagnetic field. This knowledge is not new, and similarities can be found in ancient forms of healing. Because of the work of American nurse Dolores Kreiger, a technique which clears and energizes the electromagnetic field is taught in some nursing schools; it is known as Therapeutic Touch. She describes this in her book Therapeutic Touch, How To Use Your Hands to Help or Heal, published by Prentice-Hall.*131\326\8*

Human beings can be divided into groups according to certain factors in the blood which react with factors of a different type in other blood. The blood of some groups may be mixed without danger. In some cases, the fluid matter in the blood of one person will coagulate the red blood cells of another. This is of the greatest importance in blood transfusion. By testing the blood of one person with that of another, in many thousands of people, the groups were divided, and it is now known that group “O” blood can be mixed without any danger. The other classifications have been made to indicate when transfusions are safe and when they are not.More recently, the Rh factor has been discovered, and it is known that an Rh negative and an Rh positive together may produce a child that suffers promptly after birth with a condition that destroys the red blood cells. Under such circumstances, life is saved by transfusion into the child of a blood that is safe. In legal cases, the presence of the blood groups has been found useful because it can be shown that a certain man could not possibly be the father of a certain child.*14/318/5*

Mrs. S. Behl was a divorcee and was living with her parents. She was under treatment for rheumatic pains and her mother was suffering from H.B.P. Both were responding very well to homoeopathic treatment.One morning she came to the dispensary much agitated and complained of breathlessness as well as increase in her rheumatic pains. Her mother’s blood pressure had also gone up to 220/160.The cause was not far to seek. Both Mrs. Behl and her mother had witnessed the bizarre scene of the fight between her elder brother and her younger sister. The brother had struck such a severe blow with a shoe that her nose was disfigured out of shape and there was incessant nosebleed. In retaliation the sister had thrown a brick which had smashed the brother’s head. Both had to be shifted to hospital. The aggravation in the symptoms of both the mother and daughter was caused by the shock of witnessing the bizarre scene and fear and anxiety for the injured relatives.A combination of’Red Chestnut’ (for fear & anxiety for others) and Star of Bethlehem (for mental shock) was given once every two hours for 2 days.There was relief in rheumatic pains of Mrs. Behl and her mother’s blood pressure also became normal.*163\308\8*

You may have osteoarthritis and not even know it. Osteoarthritis doesn’t make you feel “sick.” You won’t have a fever, and you won’t lose weight. In fact, you may be unaware of the condition until it shows up in an x ray. When symptoms do begin to occur, they are usually mild at first and can include morning stiffness that disappears quickly.Another warning sign of osteoarthritis is pain. You may be surprised by a pain in one or both knees when you rise from a sitting position. Or you may experience pain in a joint after you overuse it or use it after being inactive for a while.Symptoms differ depending on which joint is affected. Osteoarthritis of the hands leads to pain and limited use. Osteoarthritis in the knees produces pain, swelling, and instability. Osteoarthritis of the hip causes local pain and a limp. Slow deterioration of discs between the bones along the spine can lead to back and neck stiffness.As the disease advances, you may experience pain when moving the affected joint. The pain might be worse during periods of activity and may abate when you are at rest. For some, osteoarthritis never gets beyond this point. For others, symptoms gradually worsen until they eventually limit daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or typing.You may also begin to lose range of motion – how far one part of your body can move while the rest of you are holding still. With osteoarthritis that distance may decrease. You may not be able to turn your head as far to the side as you once could or lift your leg as high. This can translate into inconvenience in daily living: You may find it more difficult to check behind you for oncoming traffic while driving, or climb a stepladder to change a light bulb.*8/306/5*

Once you have recovered from a hypoglycaemic attack, whether mild or severe, work out why it happened so that you can avoid another one. Did you have too much insulin or too many tablets? Did you eat enough? Did you exercise more than you expected? Were you careless? Seek your diabetes adviser’s help if you cannot work out how to prevent another hypoglycaemic attack. If you have been hypoglycaemic on sulphonylurea pills, contact your diabetes adviser that day, as soon as you have eaten.A rare but distressing problem for a few people with insulin-treated diabetes is that of frequent hypoglycaemia, often without warning. Because hypoglycaemia causes amnesia, you may forget a bad hypoglycaemic attack. But it can worry your family. Listen to their concerns. If you are having frequent hypoglycaemia you must act. First, stop driving and do not do anything which might put you or others in danger. This may mean taking time off work. Next reduce all your insulin by at least one third. You are aiming to have all your blood glucose levels between about 8 and 12 mmol/1 (144-216 mg/dl) for a few days or weeks to make certain you cannot have a hypoglycaemic attack. Eat three meals and three snacks each day with a big pre-bedtime snack. Contact your diabetes adviser now to help regain the fine tuning of your glucose balance. This problem can be resolved – it is an emergency. Act now to restore your blood glucose balance and your peace of mind.Hypoglycaemic attacks are less common among people who take sulphonylurea pills than those treated with insulin. However, they do happen and people taking long-acting pills such as chlorpropamide can, very rarely, have an attack lasting several hours. More often, you simply feel very hungry before the next meal or perhaps a little light-headed. Older people should note that feeling a bit muddled or not quite yourself may be an effect of the hypoglycaemic pills and not of old age! The important thing is to realize that people taking pills to control diabetes can occasionally become hypoglycaemic, so if you feel unwell in any way, consider a low blood glucose level as a possible cause of your feeling.It goes without saying that anyone with diabetes on insulin or hypoglycaemic pills should carry glucose or some form of carbohydrate all the time. Eat glucose the instant you suspect you are hypoglycaemic. If you are unsure and feel well enough to test, check your blood glucose level. However, remember that the longer you delay treating hypoglycaemia, the harder you may find it to treat. Many people with diabetes have an illogical aversion to food when they are hypoglycaemic and refuse to eat, even though another part of your brain is telling you that you should. This split brain phenomenon is a feature of hypoglycaemia. I was made hypoglycaemic in a research experiment. At the end my colleagues gave me some food. Ugh! Part of my brain told me that the food looked horrible and that I didn’t want it and wasn’t going to eat it. Another part of my brain told me that I needed food because I was low. A third part said, ‘this is interesting, people with diabetes do this when they are hypo, will she overcome the aversion to food or not?’ I eventually ate the food with some firm persuasion from my colleagues and my three minds merged to my usual one!Your family or friends will feel more secure with a supply of glucagon to hand. This hormone reverses the effect of insulin and raises the blood glucose temporarily by releasing glucose from liver stores, awakening you so that you can take food. It can be injected subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously and most people can be taught how to give it. Glucagon keeps for many years, but the expiry date should be checked.Someone unconscious from hypoglycaemia should be placed in the recovery position, that is, lying on his or her side with a clear airway. Sometimes, rubbing a glucose tablet or a small quantity of glucose gel inside the cheek and lips will wake someone up from a hypoglycaemic reaction, but do not allow him to choke on it, and be careful to avoid getting bitten.
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