http://salegoss.immensepots.com/ Visit http://www.eastwesthealing.com en http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/25/type-1-diabetes-a-holistic-approach.html Type 1 Diabetes: A Holistic Approach Question: I was hoping you may be able to answer a question, Does Diabetes type 1 have any effect on the bodies ability to burn body fat? Answer: In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches as well as other food into energy needed on behalf of daily life. Conditions associated with type 1 diabetes include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis as well as celiac disease. Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk on behalf of numerous serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), as well as kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications as well as how to cope with them. (American Diabetes Association) There are numerous things that you can do with someone who has DM 1 when it comes to training. As well, you require to focus on the nutrition as well as lifestyle side of it as well. As balance or homeostasis, on a minute-by-minute basis is the key factor. Lets focus first on some exercise recommendations as well as then we shall transfer on to nutrition as well as lifestyle: 1. I find that an estimated all people who have DM 1 endeavour to train like everyone else as well as never really understand how THEY are supposed to train. Keep in mind this can modification per person, as each one has a different allostatic load to begin with. I find either way, that an estimated all overtrain, which shall have a profound affect on their blood sugar levels, energy levels as well as fat burning capabilities. When you overtrain, research has shown that at the end of about 30-45 min the body keeps producing cortisol (fat storing hormone), but starts to decrease the production of ALL GH. You see an estimated all people doing 45-60 min of cardio as well as working out/kicking their butt with anything as well as everything that shall manufacture them sweat as well as be sore the next day. In my opinion, this is one of the numerous reasons why some people have trouble loosing weight. So, my recommendation would be to: a. Cardio: Use burst type training, utilize sprints with rest, short boughts of cardio (jump roping, etc) to get more of a GH-anabolic response, rather than cortisol-catabolic response. b. Training: First off, you or the client needs to be assessed to find out their overall allostatic load, their goals, any postural issues, as well as skill level, as well as to find out exactly what needs to be stretched as well as what needs to be strengthened. From there, I would design a workout program that either does not exceed 30 min OR design some type of mini-circuit or circuit program (that does not exceed 30 min keeping intensity=weight lower as well as reps higher). c. I find that an estimated all that do overtrain under eat! There has been a lot of research showing that the right type as well as amount of exercise is good on behalf of DM1 clients, but proper nutrition each day as well as moderate healthy weight gain prolong s the life of that individual. 2. Another area to look into to manufacture sure someone with DM 1 is adjacent to homeostasis is “stress.” We all have numerous stressors (chemical, EMF, nutritional, physical, mental, emotional, as well as spiritual), but it all depends on the person as well as how they adapt to them. If we are constantly bombarded with theses stressors all of the time, this creates sympathetic overload (increasing overall allostatic load), which puts us I in a catabolic state. The gland involved in this is the adrenal glands, which produce mineral corticoids, Glucocorticoids (we shall focus on these) as well as androgens. When the body is stressed, you release cortisol to help fight inflammation, help to regulate BP as well as blood sugar levels! So to manufacture a long story short, the more stressed one is or the less one adapts to ones life, the more cortisol is pushed out. Which has a profound effect or stress on the pancreas, because of the fact that every time cortisol goes up, insulin is supposed to go up. The longer this keeps on going, the less as well as less cortisol the body can push out as well as the body starts going through the numerous stages of Adrenal Fatigue. What you start seeing is a person in a catabolic state (flabby as well as no muscle tissue), someone who heals slowly as well as is frequently sick, as well as someone who has energy problems, low BP issues, hypoglycemic issues as well as more! Another important issue is protein as well as fat to carb ratios. If you look at an estimated all Americans diets, they predominately eat carbohydrates of all sorts. AS you know, this is not a good situation on behalf of a DM1 client. Find the right ratios by working with a Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor or a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3 is key. Why you ask? Lets retain it simple: a. Carbs: These foods are essential on behalf of the fuel of our body. But when over eaten, create weight gain, blood sugar fluctuations, nutrient as well as hormonal deficiencies. At the same time, guess what breaks them down mostly….insulin! If you have DM1, you have trouble breaking down these sugars, which leads to weight gain as well as high blood sugar levels which can give rise to neuropathy, macular degeneration amputation as well as more! b. Protein as well as fats: These are the an estimated all under eaten as well as an estimated all understood foods in our society. They are the building blocks to who you are, to every hormone (including insulin) in your body, to the building of your organs, NS, bones, teeth as well as eyes. They are also the building blocks to all of the cells of your body. At the same time, when you eat protein as well as fats, you decrease the amount of insulin output, as well as increase the amount of bile as well as other enzymes to break them down. Bile is not fat storing, so..it takes eating good “fats” to loose “fat.” The bottom line here's this: a. Search the web as well as research the work of Hans Seyle b. Read or reference the books The Cortisol Connection as well as Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome c. Read as well as APPLY the principles in the book How to Eat, Move as well as Be Healthy by Paul Chek d. Work with an MD at BioHealth Diagnostics to get an adrenal lab (#210) done (www.biohealthinfo.com). 3. Nutrition as well as Lifestyle: Gluten /Gliadin What exactly is sub-clinical gluten intolerance? Sub-clinical gluten intolerance refers to exposure to the gliadin molecule as well as to a specific inflammatory reaction-taking place in the small intestine of afflicted individuals. In fact, gliadin intolerance would be a more scientifically accurate term than gluten intolerance to refer to this condition. This subject is confusing as well as there's much misinformation about gluten as well as gliadin. To clarify: gliadin, the molecule that causes the problem, is present in some, but not all gluten containing foods. People with this problem must avoid glutens from the grains of wheat, rye, barley, oats, kamut, spelt, quinoa, amaranth, teff as well as couscous. Some of these grains, like oats, have lower concentrations of both gluten as well as gliadin than wheat does, but any food containing this specific gliadin, even from a lower concentration food source, is not tolerated by people with sub-clinical gluten intolerance. This dietary restriction eliminates bread, pasta, bagels as well as cereals. There are rice as well as almond based breads available, usually found in the refrigerated section of your local health food store. There are also rice as well as corn-based noodles, cereals as well as crackers as well as other gluten free substitutes on the market. Eating gluten causes an array of issues with the immune system, hormonal system, detoxification system, GI system as well as respiratory system. Once again this puts more stress on the body, causing each system to work overtime, thus stressing every other system in the body. There are nutritional, hormonal as well as numerous GI disorders that are associated with gluten intolerance such as Vitamin A as well as E, progesterone/estrogen/DHEA as well as testosterone, folic acid, calcium, B12, leaky gut syndrome, other food intolerances as well as blood sugar fluctuations. So the bottom line is to either do some research on this to see if you are, get a lab done to see if you are intolerant (www.biohealthinfo.com) or just start eliminating on behalf of 90 days as well as see how your body responds. I have seen an estimated all clients that I work with that have DM1, DM2 or insulin resistance have severe intolerances to gluten. I am not saying this is the cause, but it is just another piece to the healing puzzle. Josh Rubin www.eastwesthealing.com References: Dr. Dan Kalish at www.dankalish.com http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/25/type-1-diabetes-a-holistic-approach.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:33:47 -0400 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/23/aspartame-the-silent-killer.html Aspartame...nutrasweet, equal, Equal-measure…call it what you want, like numerous silent killers this additive has numerous alias’ as well as proves itself to be one of the an estimated all dangerous substances ever foisted onto an unsuspecting public. As early as 1974 at the end of several studies conducted on rats as well as monkeys clearly identified the dangerous effects of this substance with side effects including: brain tumors, gran mal seizures, as well as even death due to cardiac arrest from an over stimulated nervous system, the FDA still approved it on behalf of YOUR consumption! In 1974 at the end of much reveiw as well as several studies by scientists as well as researchers such as Dr. H.J. Roberts, Director of the Palm Beach Institute on behalf of Medical research, as well as Dr. John Olney of Washington University, the FDA did actually put the utilize of aspartame on hold. At that same time the FDA set up a panel of doctors to study the effects of aspartame, as well as once again at the end of 5 years of study, in 1980, the panel unanimously ruled aspaprtame unsafe on behalf of human consumption! Will someone please explain to me WHY it is that 29 years later over 6000 products on your local grocery store shelves contain aspartame…a chemical poison? Clearly this is not a science issue…this is a political issue! More importantly, as Dr. H.J. Roberts states,”this is an ignored epidemic!” What is Aspartame? Aspartame was discovered in 1965 on accident as well as later developed by the company G.D. Searles. This chemical concoction is made up of 2 amino acids as well as the chemical poison methanol that when ingested by the human body, converts to formeldahyde. Although amino acids have several purposes within the function of the human body, phenylalanine as well as aspartic acid, when presented in excess as well as unaccompanied by other amino acids become neurotoxins as well as are often referred to as “excitotoxins” …literally stimulating the neural cells to death! Additionally, excessive levels of phenylalanine in the brain from long term consumption of aspartame or the inability to metabolize phenylalanine (PKU) have shown to influencee the decrease of seratonin in the brain leading to emotional disorders such as depression. A few other chronic illnesses associate with long term exposure to “excitotoxins” include: MS, memory loss, hormonal problems, hearing loss, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypoglycemia, AIDS dementia, brain lessions, as well as neuroendocrine disorders. Methanol, a known carcinogenic, when broken down shall convert to formic acid as well as formaldehyde, another deadly neurotoxin! The absorption of methanol in the human body is sped up considerably when free methanol, created from aspartame, is ingested. The EPA suggests a restriction on methanol consumption per day of 7.8mg…one liter of an aspartame sweetened beverage contains 56mg of methanol! Listen up…if you eat ANY processed foods, foods that claim to be LOW FAT or consume soft drinks…on average you could be consuming up to 250mg of methanol daily…32x the EPA limits!! In addition formeldahyde is known to cause retinal damage, interferes with DNA replication as well as has been linked to certain birth defects. The #1 an estimated all common symptom of methanol poisoning are headaches but can also include:ear buzzing, vertigo, gastrointestinal disturbances, chills, memory loss, numbness or shooting pains in the extremities, behavioral disturbances, dizziness, as well as nausea. Diet foods as well as low fat products are everywhere…….they may as well swap the word “diet” or “low fat” with “aspartame” at least then you know what you getting! Don’t be fooled! 1. researchers trust that any kind of sweet taste signals the body as well as readies itself on behalf of high glucose foods when this doea not occur your body shall crave that sugar or high-calorie carbs that it was expecting to get in the first place. 2. it fools you into thinking you can eat more…major problem with an estimated all diet foods! Unfortunately, food no matter how you cut it has calories…don’t be the one that orders a double cheeseburger, fries as well as a diet coke! According to Dr. H.J. Roberts, people getting off aspartame completely lose an average of 15 pounds. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms I recommend substituting your sweetener with a more natural option such as stevia, xylitol or agave syrup. These are all sweeteners your body can recognize as well as digest without the harmful side effects. One more thing…if you are eating processed foods, sodas, cookies, cereals, iced teas, pudding, even childrens vitamins…you as well as your child could be ingesting this stuff as well as you don’t even realize it! Read your labels…it is hidden everywhere! At EastWest Healing we strongly trust that education is empowerment! Each day we realize how little people really know about the effects food can have on the body…you now have a choice…what are you going to do? Jeanne Cuevas www.eastwesthealing.com http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/23/aspartame-the-silent-killer.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:43:25 -0400 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/08/your-health-choices-shape-their-health-future.html Allergies, asthma, chronic sinus infections, ear aches, eczema, as well as other immune system as well as food-related conditions are becoming quite prevalent with children today. Due to the fact that 75-80% of our immune system lies in our gut you can trust that numerous of these issues are associated with mild to severe gastrointestinal dysfunction. As Americans we are told that the only way to fight infection is by the utilize of antibiotics. What we are not considering, or simply are unaware of, is the damage these drugs have on the immune system. I wish I could tell you this was the only battle you had to consider as parents in helping your child to build a healthy, strong immune system. Unfortunately, times have altered as well as in todays society children are being bombarded as well as overloaded with toxic man-made chemicals that forces there under developed immune systems to work harder to remove them. Working overtime cause the immune system to jog out of the essential elements (fuel-amino acids as well as essential fats) it needs to rid the body of these toxins. Toxic overload without regular refueling shall cause the immune system as well as the liver to burn out. Antibiotics kill good AND bad bacteria in the colon resulting in poor digestion as well as impaired nutrient absorption. This is important to understand…often parents begin making “healthier” food choices as a means to battle as well as avoid reoccurrence of these common infections at the end of having treated them with antibiotics. Make no mistake mom as well as dad, kids with allergies commonly have underlying absorption as well as digestion issues, highly influenced by the antibiotic itself! Antibiotics impair the mucosa (inner lining of the small intestines) allowing toxins that should ordinarily exit the body to get absorbed into the bloodstream, thus causing various allergic reactions leading to fluid build-up as well as a perfect breeding ground on behalf of bacterial infections! As mentioned earlier, our children, as well as lets not forget about you as well as me, are being bombarded with man-made toxic chemicals that challenge as well as compromise our immune system function every day. There are times when antibiotics are going to be necessary but do not be fooled into thinking that this is the only culprit within this growing epidemic of chronic immune system dysfunction. There are several other factors that give rise to weakened immune systems including: • stress • poor diet • lack of sleep • food intolerances • food allergies • table sugar • food preservatives • environmental toxins The chances of our children being capable of building healthy, strong immune systems depends solely on the us…you as well as me… mom AND dad! Even before the moment of gestation our health as well as lifestyle choices impact every cell of our unborn baby. It is difficult to argue this fact when there's no denying that every cell we are made of is composed, as well as can only be as good, as what we are ingesting into our bodies. At no other time is quality control more important than during infancy when the body is built, the endocrine system activated, as well as the brain as well as nervous system is being formed. Most mothers take care to eliminate the common caffeine, alcohol as well as seafood but what about the rest of the American C.R.A.P. (coke/caffeine, refined carbohydrates, aspartame as well as preservatives) diet? What are some steps we can take to reverse this as well as avoid it happening to our child? Breastfeeding: Begin with yourself! As we know…breastfeeding is, by far, the best nutrient source on behalf of your baby! There are several studies, done by formula manufacturers that endeavour to persuade you into thinking that their product is “just as good” as mother’s breast milk. First, you must consider who is doing you studies as well as what their intentions are, but secondly, you must also consider the reality that an estimated all diets of American women are at best, appalling! Mothers…what you are eating, or not eating, affects your child! Mothers require healthy natural fat on behalf of the development as well as integrity of the nervous system, organic fruits as well as vegetables, healthy range free animal proteins as well as whole grains. Not highly processed C.R.A.P. foods! http://www.westonaprice.org/children/breastfeed.html Nutrition: Good nutrition is essential to developing as well as keeping the immune system healthy as well as strong. Yes, this also stands on behalf of you as well as I! But, if your child is compromised, it at all times begins with YOU! 1. Eliminate gluten as well as dairy: It is important to identify as well as eliminate foods that create inflammation. Many children suffering from any chronic respiratory or digestive dysfunction, commonly are intolerant to lactose, as well as wheat flour (gluten). There are several alternatives to wheat but the best route is avoiding any processed foods completely as they all break down into sugars. 2. Eliminate white table sugar: 1 tsp of sugar shall suppress the immune system on behalf of 3-5 hours…1TSP!!! Let me break it to you…sugar is sugar, is sugar! Sugar has been shown to reduce white blood cell count, an indicator of immune strength. The function of white blood cells is to fight as well as destroy germs that can cause disease. Sugar is toxic to the body as well as promotes fungal infections in the gut, ear, nose, as well as throat. Many chronic earaches as well as sinus difficulties are actually fungal infections. 3. Eliminate Trans-fats: If trans-fats (hydrogenated oils found in deep fried foods, margarine as well as baked goods) are bad on behalf of adults, imagine how bad they are on behalf of little growing bodies. Trans-fats interfere with enzymatic processes, cause reduced learning ability, disrupt the endocrine system, as well as contribute to allergies, asthma as well as numerous other diseases. 4. Increase essential fatty acids: the good fats are essential to normal immune as well as nervous system function. Carlsons Cod liver oil is a great way on behalf of kids to receive essential fatty acids as well as acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. 5. Improve digestion as well as absorption: By following the above recommendations you shall greatly reduce inflammation in the gut, facilitating proper digestion as well as absorption. Using digestive enzymes as well as foods like goat yogurts or pro-biotic supplementation shall also aid in restoring the mucosa by replenishing the natural balance of friendly flora in the colon.  6. Antibiotics as well as vaccines: We have discussed the consequences of antibiotics on the immune system but increasing evidence also suggests that injecting a child with nearly three-dozen doses of viral as well as bacterial vaccines during a time at which the immune system is developing can result in chronic immune system dysfunction. I strongly encourage you to take the time to educate yourself on how you as well as your child/children are being impacted by the changes in our food supply. It is time we start taking more responsibility on behalf of the choices we manufacture surrounding our health as well as not leave it in the hands of others whos concerns do not involve your health or the health of the next generation!  -Jeanne Cuevas CHEK 2, HLC 2  www.eastwesthealing.com http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/08/your-health-choices-shape-their-health-future.html Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:16:47 -0400 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/05/flouride-is-it-safe.html Fluoride: Is it Safe? February 22nd, 2009 I can vividly remember as a child going to the dentist as well as having to manufacture that all important decision: “Strawberry or grape?”  Once decided, the dentist would promptly place the flavored fluoride gel in my mouth to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is also added to our toothpaste, mouthwash as well as drinking water supply on behalf of the same reason, but is it actually safe? The American Dental Association is just now realizing the harmful effects of fluoride as well as has recently recommended that parents of infants younger than per annum old “should consider using water that has no or low levels of fluoride” when mixing baby formula. A study by the Mayo Clinic in the 1980’s found that when used as a treatment, fluoride increased bone mineral density but also increased the number of lower extremity fractures, causing concern regarding the relationship between fluoride as well as osteoporosis. Dr. Cosman, the clinical director of the National Osteoporosis Foundation believes that “…the bone quality formed under the influence of fluoride is not normal. It gets incorporated in the crystal as well as changes the crystal’s structure as well as stimulates production of a different kind of bone,” …”Fluoride may impair the mineralization of bone. Bone quality may be abnormal even though bone mass goes up.” In the 1990’s the research of Dr. Jennifer Luke from the University of Surrey in England found the pineal gland, which rests between the two hemispheres of the brain, is the primary target of fluoride accumulation within the body (up to 21,000 ppm). This gland is responsible on behalf of the production of the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate the onset of puberty as well as helps protect the body from cell damage caused by free radicals. In her study, Luke found that animals treated with fluoride had lower levels of circulating melatonin as well as had an early onset of puberty. Dr. John Yiamouyiannis Ph.D, first became aware of the health damaging effects of fluoride while working as editor of Chemical Abstracts Service, the world’s largest chemical information center. He reports: “Fluoride is used as an insecticide as well as a roach killer. Even at the level they utilize to fluoridate your public water supply, usually at the rate of about 1 part fluoride on behalf of every million parts of water (1 ppm) by weight, it causes severe problems. As little as one-tenth of an ounce of fluoride shall cause death. It is more poisonous than lead as well as just slightly less poisonous than arsenic. No one shall die from drinking one glass of fluoridated water, but it is the long term chronic effects of drinking fluoridated water that affects health. Dental fluorosis is one of the earlier signs of fluoride poisoning, appearing in mild cases as a chalky area on the tooth, as well as in more advanced cases, teeth become yellow brown or black as well as the tips break off. Fluoride in the drinking water leads to fluoride levels in tissues as well as organs which damage enzymes. This results in a wide range of chronic diseases. Fluoride weakens the immune system as well as may cause allergic type reactions including dermatitis, eczema as well as hives. It causes birth defects as well as genetic damage. Fluoride is likely to aggravate kidney disease, diabetes as well as hypothyroidism. The amount consumed in drinking water has been shown to lower thyroid activity in humans. It also causes the breakdown of collagen which results in wrinkling of the skin as well as the weakening of ligaments, tendons as well as muscles.” It’s important to understand that good diet, not fluoride is necessary on behalf of healthy teeth. This includes minimizing your intake of sugar as well as other refined carbohydrates. If you’d like to purify your drinking water of fluoride, it can be done through the utilize of industrial quality reverse osmosis, which brings the total dissolved solids down to less that one part per million. Distillation filters also remove fluoride. Brita, Pur, as well as an estimated all other filters as well as boiling water DO NOT remove fluoride. Non-fluoridated toothpaste can be found at natural health food stores, however be sure to read labels carefully. For information, observe the following informative video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLgKeHOgneQ Resources: http://www.fluoridealert.org/health/pineal/ http://www.consumerhealth.org/articles/display.cfm?ID=19990303222823 http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/?token=1edc3d6e-4fec-4b20-baca-795e48830daa&chunkiid=14731 By Lori Metroka, PT, CHEK Practitioner www.replenishingsoul.com http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/05/flouride-is-it-safe.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:51:18 -0500 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/02/18/vegetarianismto-be-or-not-to-be.html Greetings! Clearly something is very wrong! Americans are making much better choices in regards to their health.  People are exercising more, numerous have stopped smoking, fruit as well as vegetable consumption has increased as well as numerous Americans have reduced their intake of red meats as well as animal fats. So what is the problem? Along with the unjustified as well as unscientific saturated fat as well as cholesterol scares of the past several decades has come the notion that vegetarianism is a healthier dietary option on behalf of people. Although there are benefits to vegetarian diets on behalf of certain health conditions and  some people do better on less fat as well as protein, just like others do better on more carbohydrates than proteins as well as fats, the fact remains…their are dangerous effects of a diet void of animal fat as well as protein. Why is B12 important? The idea that B12 can be obtained from plant foods is by far the an estimated all dangerous of all of the myths surrounding vegetarianism. In maintaining a healthy body, B12 is essential as well as can only be obtained from animal foods!  Vitamin B12 works with folic acid in numerous body processes including synthesis of DNA, red blood cells, as well as assists in the production of neurotransmitters. The B12 found in plant proteins are similar but not exact to the B12 found in animal foods as well as on behalf of that reason are not bioavailable to the human body. Deficiencies in vitamin B12 may occur due to two reasons: the inability to absorb as well as the inability to consume foods rich in vitamin B12. Although I would like to retain the focus on the later situation there are environmental as well as lifestyle stressors, including the over abundance  of antibiotics as well as other medications being prescribed to today leaving any one of us susceptible to a deficiency in B12. These stressors heavily impact our detoxification, hormonal as well as visceral systems leading to inflammation in the gut as well as a depletion of hydrochloric acid, pancreatic enzymes, calcium, pepsin as well as other enzymes necessary on behalf of the absorption of B12. Absorption of B12 is a complex process as well as a deficiency in any one enzyme required on behalf of the liberation as well as absorption of B12 can give rise to a deficiency. Some common symptoms related to B12 deficiencies include: constipation, memory loss, difficulty walking or moving, anemia, mood disorder, numbness, disorientation, damage to the nerve cells, as well as dementia. Do saturated fats as well as dietary cholesterol cause heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and/or cancer? This too is another popular argument with vegetarians because of the fact that it is trusted that eating animal proteins as well as fats shall give rise to heart disease as well as cancer. Although saturated fats as well as cholesterol are trusted to be the head honchos in “clogged arteries” numerous studies by prominent researchers like Enig, Mann as well as Fred Kummerow as well as several others have shown that arterial plaque is primarily composed of unsaturated fats, particularly polyunsaturated ones, as well as not the saturated fat of animals, palm or coconut. Polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as trans-fatty acids found in modern day foods such as margarine, vegetable shortening as well as refined vegetable oils are found by Enig as well as colleagues to be causative factors in accelerated arteriosclerosis, heart disease cancer as well as other ailments.Additionally, studies have shown that such diets are associated with depression, cancer, psychological problems, as well as fatigue. So numerous of these diseases mentioned are primarily 20th century occurrences, yet people have been eating animal  meat as well as fat on behalf of several thousands of years. Further,from the research done by Weston A. Price, there were/are several native peoples around the world (the Innuit, Maasai, Swiss, etc.) whose traditional diets were/are very rich in animal products, but who nevertheless did/do not suffer from the above-mentioned maladies. Saturated fats have numerous health benefits as well as are essential in protecting us from hormonal imbalances, immune system weakness, adrenal as well as thyroid dysfunction as well as heart as well as cholesterol disease. They are great to cook with because of the fact that they are chemically stable under high heat, as well as do not break down, unlike polyunsaturated vegetable oils used in so numerous of our foods today. There is one more fact I would like to leave you with….vegetarians are said to have lower rates of Arteriosclerosis than meat eaters, it has been proved in numerous studies that this is false.  As we had discussed above, in regards to the complexity of B12 absorption, recent research has uncovered another dangerous condition that can result from less severe B12 depletion: elevated homocysteine. Homocysteine (a nerve as well as vessel toxin), is produced from methionine in which the body converts back to homocysteine with the help of B12.  If someone is deficient in vitamin B12, homocysteine levels shall increase promoting mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, birth defects, recurrent pregnancy loss, as well as eye disorders. It should at all times be remembered that a number of things factor into a person getting heart disease or cancer. Instead of focusing on the phony issues of saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, as well as meat-eating, people should pay more attention to other more likely factors. These would be trans-fatty acids, excessive polyunsaturated fat intake, excessive sugar intake, excessive carbohydrate intake, smoking, certain vitamin as well as mineral deficiencies, as well as obesity. What you can do? 1. Increase your intake of animal foods. 2. If you practice vegetarianism, supplement your diet with healthy fats at every meal as well as supplement with a quality vitamin B12. 3. Avoid overconsumption of foods that block vitamin B12 intake or increase the body’s require on behalf of the vitamin, such as soy foods as well as spirulina. 4. Avoid antacids as well as drugs that lower stomach acid levels: acid-suppressing drugs such as Tagamet, Zantac as well as Losec can give rise to serious B12 deficiency. 5. Consume plenty of calcium. Calcium is involved in the absorption of B12 from the lower small intestine. Best sources are raw dairy products as well as bone broths. (Bone broths also help heal intestinal inflammation that could cause absorption problems.) 6. Take 2-4000mg of cod liver oil to help with any inflammation that may block absorption of any nutrients. 7. Increase utilize of coconut oil as well as other natural fats like avocados, butter, olive oil, etc. Consume lacto-fermented foods: these help fight against pathogens such as helicobacter pylori, which is associated with B12 deficiency. Eradication of the organism often clears up B12 deficiency. Thanks on behalf of joining us this month as well as on behalf of your enthusiasm in educating yourself on how to increase your health as well as vitality.  For more information on the topics today please visit www.westonaprice.org or schedule your FREE consultation.  We are at all times available to answer any questions you may have. We also encourage you to visit our website, blog as well as youtube! Just click on the links below. There is a ton of FREE information that shall help put you on the right track towards a better life! With Qi, Jeanne Cuevas EastWest Healing as well as Performance www.eastwesthealing.com Click here on behalf of our YouTube page! http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/02/18/vegetarianismto-be-or-not-to-be.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:15:14 -0500 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/25/hormonal-responses-to-resistance-exercise-variables.html Marx et al (2001) examined the long-term training (6-month training regime) adaptations assocated with a low-volume (circuit) resistance training program versus a periodized, high volume resistance program in college-aged women.  The study found that subjects who followed the periodized, high-volume resistance program had higher levels of testosterone as well as insulin-like growth factor-1 (a muscle building hormone) as well as lower levels of cortisol at the end of 24 weeks of training compared with subjects who followed the circuit program.  Greater increases in muscular strength, power as well as speed were also seen in the high-volume group. In the muscular strength protocol, the number of sets did not affect the hormonal profile.  In the muscular hypertrophy as well as strength endurance protocols, there was an increase in cortisol as well as growth hormone levels when 4 sets were performed versus 2. Training Volume.  Acute as well as chronic research shows that higher-volume resistance programs tend to elicit the greatest hormonal responses. Rest Period.  Trainers are at all times working to create the an estimated all time-efficient workouts on behalf of their busy clients.  Previous research (Kraemer et al. 1990) suggested that a shorter rest period (1 minute versus 3 minutes) elicited slightly higher acute hormonal responses.  However, a newer study (Ahtiainen et al. 2005) suggests that changes in strength, mass as well as hormone elevations do not differ significantly, whether the rest period is 2 minutes or 5 minutes. Training to Failure Versus Not to Failure The results showed that 11 weeks of training to failure or not to failure resulted in similar gains.  However, at the end of the identical 5 week peaking period, the not-to-failure group showed greater increases in strength, power as well as resting testosterone levels as well as greater reductions in cortisol levels compared with the failure group.  The failure group did show a greater increase in muscular endurance measured by bench press repetitions as well as a decrease in insulin-like growth factor 1. Resistance exercise protocols that stress large muscle mass (i.e., that utilize multi-joint exercises) as well as are high in volume as well as moderate to high in intensity tend to produce the greatest hormonal elevations, thus resulting in optimal muscular fitness benefits (Kraemer et al. 2005). (Source: Idea Fitness Journal March 200        http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/25/hormonal-responses-to-resistance-exercise-variables.html Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:32:20 -0500 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/18/nutritional-link-to-pms.html Do you find yourself moping around because of the fact that your life is a waste, your house is a mess, work is demanding, your pants don’t fit, as well as you might require drugs - it’s just how women ARE at “that time of the month,” right? Survey says: Wrong. Through several studies of Dr. John Lee as well as Weston A. Price, PMS has been qualified as, exclusively, a disorder of Western civilization. In non-industrialized cultures, unexposed to Xenoestrogens (foreign estrogen), highly processed foods, as well as foods loaded with antibiotics as well as hormones, the ovulation-to-period phase is considered a time of creativity, insight as well as personal clarity. What happened as well as did mother nature manufacture a mistake? The simple fact that we are composed of everything we ingest it just makes sense that we explore how our nutrition might be playing a role in the root cause of a myriad of illnesses. Conditions associated with this include fibrocystic breast disease, PMS, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, endometriosis, infertility problems, endometrial polyps, PCOS, auto-immune disorders, low blood sugar problems, as well as menstrual pain, among numerous others. The reason women experience PMS is the low levels of progesterone (tranquilizing hormone) at the time of their cycle when progesterone should be at its peak, in preparation of gestation (hence pre-menstrual).  This results in estrogen being the dominating factor, leading to a plethora of undesirable symptoms that include but are not limited to the following: bloating, weight gain, headache, backaches, irritability, depression, loss of libido, breast tenderness, as well as fatigue. There are several reasons why woman experience decreased progesterone levels.  Without diving into the complexity of the hormonal pathways it is very important to consider the fact that cholesterol is the precursor to every hormone in our body! In our society we are brainwashed into believing that eating fat, red meat as well as eggs leads to coronary heart disease among numerous other diseases (Well, yes from conventional meats as well as eggs, but who has done the research on organic meats as well as eggs!). These are the foods that our entire humankind evolved from!  It is quite simple…when you begin substituting your diet with low fat, high processed foods as well as foods loaded with antibiotics as well as hormones, you rob your body of essential macronutrients.  When this happens, say hello to the common metabolic triggers behind PMS: The blood sugar roller-coaster plus protein as well as mineral depletion. I would do your research as well as you shall learn that maybe one of the reasons you have a hormonal dysfunction is secondary to having no precursors to produce them! As I mentioned above, there are several reasons woman can develop hormonal imbalances (ex. stress, birth control pill) but I am also a firm believer in the power of nutrition. This is a great place to begin understanding as well as listening to your body as well as its response to what you put in it.  Remember “you are what you eat!” What to do? 1.Take action!  Purchase Paul Chek’s book, “How to Eat Move as well as Be Healthy.” It is a step by step guide to wellness personalized to your needs. 2. Include quality fat as well as protein (from organic sources) with each meal as well as eliminate foods that create a stress response in the body (gluten, flour, sugar, table salt) which leads to increased insulin as well as cortisol release. Remember …cholesterol is essential on behalf of hormone production. What is important to you is to learn in what ratios are good on behalf of you! 3. Have a hormone saliva panel done as well as begin supplementing with bioidentical hormones. We utilize Bio-health Diagnostics Hormone panel as well as bio-identical Progesterone, Pregnenolone as well as DHEA. Please call to learn more about how you can do this lab in the comfort of your OWN home! 4. Identifying your stressors: Listen to your body, your thoughts as well as take the time to stop to see what is in front of you. A lot of the time we are too busy on behalf of ourselves as well as we do not tune into our body as well as mind when it is communicating with us. In order to acknowledge what parts of your life are controlling you, you have to take the time to be present. Stop foucing on what was as well as what could be. Life is about the journey! With Qi, Josh as well as Jeanne EastWest Healing as well as Performance “Helping people to help themsevles!” www.eastwesthealing.com Click here on behalf of our Holistic Health Blog Click here to subscribe to our YouTube page        http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/18/nutritional-link-to-pms.html Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:24:52 -0500 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/07/trouble-tightening-midsection.html Hi on behalf of years I have had difficulties reducing the size of my stomach. I have a wide bloated stomach. I recently did a 2 month colonic from Dr. Natura as well as altered my diet according to Paul Chek’s How to eat transfer as well as be healthy. I look as well as feel much better, but now I have a question. For years all I do was crunches, side crunches, leg lifts, flutter kicks, etc. My primary concern is a solid, tight midsection to protect my internal organs as well as support my bad back. My other concerns are having healthy knees (much needed on behalf of day to day life) as well as bigger forearms as well as calves (vanity). Ok here's the question. If I have additional time as well as desire to do something on behalf of my stomach, what should I focus on? I was planning on doing to 4 point tummy Vacuum every other day if not everyday. Also how much ab work is too much? This is a valid question as well as a question of many. It sounds to me that you are doing plenty on behalf of your midsection. At the same time, the 4pt Tummy is great because of the fact that it targets primarily the TVA (transverse abdonminus) which is a stabilizer, but also helps to pull the organs in. So yes that i a good choice. But remember, according to our approach, exercise is important but maybe it is about 10-20% of the health equation. When wanting a flatter midsection, here are my thoughts according to what you put up above: 1. I would continue to educate yourself as well as practice the principles in Paul’s book 2. I would purchase Flatten Your Abs Forever by Paul Chek as well as you shall see the other side of the coin 3. The physical body is an external representation of the internal bodies. So the questions are, have you been asssessed subjectively as well as objectively by a a CHEK HLC pracittioner? If not, I would recommend that as it is a wise investment. 4. Have you had kids either vaginally or c-section? If either, this shall influence the tone of your midsection. C-section shall inhibit all of the inner unit (”core”) muscles that support your back as well as retain your organs in, etc. If vaginally, an estimated all have an ipesiotomy, which inhibits the pelvic floor……which is on the same neurological pathway as the TVA (major “core” muscle). 5. You have or had bloating. This is commonly from food intolerances, gluten intolerance, medications, taking excessive number of supplements no matter how good they are, other external stressors, as well commonly from fungal, parasitic as well as bacterial infections. Yes you have had colonics, which are in my opinion about 25% affective. They also, from my standpoint, can as well as do create leaky gut syndrome as well as wipe out all good bacteria as well. I would: a. Do a food intolerance lab test (90 Antigen from Metametrix) to see all of the foods you are intolerant to. As well, I would eliminate all soy, dairy, gluten, salt, sugar foods on behalf of at least 90 days. b. I would jog a stool lab (401h from Biohealth) to see if you have any fungal, parasitic or bacterial infections that are causing bloating as well as a less than optimal tight midsection. Colonics WILL NOT eliminate these. Commonly, all 3 can cause bloating. Hope this helps. Feel free to email me if you have questions or desire to set up a consult to see how all this works, how it can be done long distance or if you require some more direction. Joshua Rubin www.eastwesthealing.com CHEK 4, HLC 3, Golf CHEK Faculty as well as PPS Mentor        http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/07/trouble-tightening-midsection.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:06:05 -0500 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/07/client-with-psoriatic-arthritis.html Name : Connie I have a client that has Psoriatic Arthritis in her hands. I would like to know how I can help alleviate some of her pain. Her Doctor wants to start her on chemo treatments on behalf of the pain. ANSWER: What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) as well as joints (arthritis). The common symptoms are patchy, raised, red areas of skin inflammation with scaling as well as pain. This condition commonly these areas of the body: the tips of the elbows as well as knees, the scalp, the navel, as well as around the genital areas or anus, but the areas are all person dependent. Psoriatic arthritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that can also cause inflammation in body tissues away from the joints other than the skin, such as in the eyes, heart, lungs, as well as kidneys. Typically in these clients, you see immune system dysfunction, which is a sign of long-term external stress affecting the person internally. The body just expresses it more externally. This condition I have seen to associated with numerous other arthritic conditions such Ankylosing Spondylitis (see below in causes), reactive arthritis (formerly Reiter’s syndrome), as well as arthritis associated with Crohn’s disease as well as ulcerative colitis (GI inflammation from improper food intake or Rx meds over time). What causes psoriatic arthritis? According to western medicine, the cause of psoriatic arthritis is currently unknown. A combination of genetic as well as immune as well as environmental factors are likely involved, which I agree with. My perspective is this: we might have the gene markers on behalf of specific genetic conditions, cancer, etc, but it is how we live, eat as well as think that shall determine whether or not these genes raise their ugly heads. As well, an estimated all are took into this world with balance as well as –ease. I feel it is the person, how they live, eat as well as think, that shall determine how much stress they put their body (i.e. immune system) under. Our body can handle stress, but over time if we never acknowledge or adapt to our stressors, they shall break us down. Example: If one is eating convention foods, drinks a lot of coffee as well as alcohol, takes Rx meds, etc, we shall create gut dysfunctions, especially leaky gut syndrome. Over time, the foods we eat slip through the leaky gut into our blood as well as our body attaches antibodies to those antigens. We have phagocytes that play clean up to help our body as well as immune system to eliminate these antigens. But over time, if we do not modification how we live, the phagocytes can't retain up as well as the amount of antibodies with antigens grows as well as grows. To manufacture a long story short, the end result is self fighting self = autoimmune disease! In patients with psoriatic arthritis who have arthritis of the spine, a gene marker named HLA-B27 is frequently, but not always, found. Blood testing is now available to test on behalf of the HLA-B27 gene. I would refer your client to a Holistic MD on behalf of this test. I have had clients with this dysfunction, but none at all have come up with this marker. Other Causes: 1. When the body is out of alignment, there's wear as well as tear on the joints. This is exacerbated with improper exercise as well as movements within daily life. Not to say this is the root of her issue, but can complicate things. 2. Overuse of NSAID does create inflammation in the gut (where 70% of the immune system is housed). This creates more systemic inflammation as well as toxins are actually held in the joints. 3. Certain parasites, such as Klebsiella have been shown to create certain arthritic conditions. More so it has been associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis. 4. Eating conventional foods on a daily basis creates inflammation in the body. This in turn activates that immune system as well as creates joint inflammation as well as pain. 5. Chronic dehydration has been shown through research to create joint pain. The body’s joints contain fluid as well as when you are dehydrated, these fluids become dehydrated as well. 6. Most ligaments in the body contain estrogen receptors. When a woman is estrogen dominant (not sufficient progesterone to oppose estrogen), this creates ligament laxity. Which in turn creates instability within the joints = wear as well as tear. Treatments that I have used on behalf of Psoriatic Arthritis: 1. Find a skilled CHEK Practitioner (www.chekinstitute.com) in your area to get a full assessment by in order to get an individualized corrective exercise program from. 2. Eliminate NSAID’s on behalf of pain reduction. There are numerous alternatives such as acupuncture, glutamine, cod liver oil, as well as proteolitic enzymes (www.vitalzym.com), as well as some great immune system support herbs from www.oramune.com. 3. Get a stool test down by your local Functional Medicine practitioner in order to see if you have any parasites that could be creating your Rheumatoid Arthritis. You can contact www.biodia.com as well as have her order the 401H as well as www.diagnostechs.com to order the GI 2 panel. From there, an MD on their personnel can help with a protocol that suits her needs. 4. Follow a more holistic lifestyle by eating food from the land. Start by eating grass fed meats, eliminating all things with a shelf life, that come in a box or can, as well as that have to be microwaved. A simple way to start is to follow the principles in How to Eat, Move as well as Be Healthy by Paul Chek. 5. Begin by drinking half your body weight in ounces of water per day. This should be reverse osmosis water as well as not distilled or tap water. Most tap water has been shown to contain over 300 various hazardous elements in it, which shall create joint as well as body inflammation. 6. Get a local hormonal panel done by your local Functional Medicine Practitioner. If you are estrogen dominant, using Bio-identical hormones shall create homeostasis. Good luck! Joshua Rubin, OTR/L YouTube www.eastwesthealing.com Referenced from: www.medicinenet.com        http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/07/client-with-psoriatic-arthritis.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:09:54 -0500 salegoss http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/08/canker-or-cold-sores.html Question: I have had canker sores on behalf of years. Not sure what they are, where they came from, etc. My MD’s retain trying to give me meds as well as even Vicodin to bandaid them. No one can figure this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Krista ANSWER: This is quite common in our society today. I am going to give you as well as “East as well as West” approach to this. As I feel both are quite helpful. The thing to retain in mind is that, whatever I recommend to take, you must manufacture changes in your life with how you live, eat as well as think in order to get this issue under control. Just taking herbs or supplements is just as a bandaid as taking western meds is. Herpes refers to a group of disorders which manifest with an eruption of red, painful blisters or sores on the skin, genitals, lips or eyes. The causative culprits are the closely related herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2, as well as varicella-zoster viruses, often combined with a weakening of immune function. The an estimated all common manifestations are cold sores (herpes 1), genital sores (herpes 2) as well as shingles (varicella-zoster). Also known as cold sores, oral herpes usually affects the lip, though it can also erupt closer to the nose, or affect the eye (opthalmic herpes). Generally it is caused by herpes simplex 1, which tends to affect the face, whereas the genitals are more often the domain of herpes simplex 2. Initial infection with the herpes virus is thought to occur in childhood when it may be entirely asymptomatic. Once present, the virus lays dormant in the nerve cells of the face/mouth as well as erupts occasionally into the acute, cold sore manifestation. This is preceded by tingling, soreness as well as burning, as well as followed by a blister, which eventually weeps as well as crusts over with a yellow scab. There is the possibility of contagion at any stage of this flare-up, especially upon contact with the fluid. Chinese Approach: From an old post as well as not that this means anything to you, but I am in favor of continually TCM treatments on behalf of cold sores. But you might also see some on your symtpoms as well as maybe what could be contributing to this. Related Patterns of Illness Kidney Yin Deficiency This Kidney Yin focuses on strengthening the water receiving as well as generation aspect of the Kidneys as well as the general moistening function of the other Yin organs, such as the Lungs as well as Stomach, essential to the regulatory health of the body. In essence, the Kidney Yin is responsible on behalf of keeping your body cool as well as moist. Any difficulties with overheating or dryness can often times be associated with Kidney Yin Deficiency. Promotion of the health of the Kidney Yin can be directly related to the Liver Organ System as the kidney is the mother of the liver as seen through the eyes of Chinese Medicine. This means that the Kidney supports the Liver in all of its functions as well as is essential on behalf of healthy Liver Organ System regulation. It is extremely easy to burn up your storage of Yin as well as difficult to rebuild it. Kidney Yin Tonics as well as Qi Gong are a couple of the few means to regain the element of Yin. There are numerous patterns that may appear with Kidney Yin Deficiency. Some of these manifestations may show as: incontinence, insomnia, slow healing wounds, dry/red/flaky/itchy skin, hip/knee/ankle pain, heat in the palms/feet/chest, night sweats, low grade fevers, frequent urination as well as a restless composure. Liver Yang Rising The natural direction of the Liver is a rising force. When the Livers energy becomes excessive, especially in reference to the element of heat, the Yang energy naturally rise upwards towards the head. It is important to re-direct the excess heat energy downward by cooling the Liver Organ System, replenishing the lost Yin as well as draining the heat. Kidney Yin Deficiency with Deficiency Fire This is a pattern that develops when Kidney Yin Deficiency has become a long-term as well as chronic problem. It includes the pattern of Kidney Yin Deficiency which is manifested by issues of dryness as well as restlessness within the body, in conjunction with a sub-pattern of heat which may show at the Kidney level, blood level, heart level, fluid level or other levels. The following disharmonies includes a very traditional criteria of the pattern, in conjunction with disharmonies that we often see paired with this pattern. Heart Yin Deficiency The Yin of the Heart is responsible on behalf of nourishing as well as stabilizing the Heart as well as Shen. When the Heart Yin is Deficient, a wider variety of disharmonies, especially those related to the emotions, may result. Heart Fire Heart Fire is an excess problem, whether or not it derived out of excess or deficiency. Simply put, Heart Fire is when the Yang (fire) is out of control. Imagine, the Heart which is already associated with the Fire element, is burning additional hot. Fire as well as Heat (two of the six atmospheric states that can effect the Organs) is associated with literally heat, inflammation, excessive emotional sensitivity like increased fright, hot temper as well as passion. This pattern is literally fire upon fire, which I am sure you can imagine, leads to burn out! The symptoms below also include the sub-pattern: Heart Fire Shifting Downwards (a very common occurrence). Stomach Fire as well as Stomach Yin Deficiency When the Stomach is invaded by heat from smoking, spicy foods, dryness as well as Liver patterns it shall rebel as well as cause such biomedical patterns such as pain, ulcers, gas, nausea, indigestion, excessive hunger, anxiety, as well as insomnia. Stomach Heat formulas are based on cooling, moistening as well as redirecting the stomach qi downward promoting a healthy digestive process. More Western, but with some eastern in it: I am going to give you some basic insight as well as direction with no so much depth. But my advice would be to manufacture these changes, as supps, herbs, as well as topical treatments shall only work if the below are done. 1. Canker sores or cold sores are commonly due to issues with a weakened immune system. 75-85% of your immune system is housed in the GALT system in the gut. I would do my 4R Gut healing program. You can find more about this on my blog as well as laid out in detail on my YouTube page. 2. I have seen people with gluten as well as dairy intolerances get flair ups all of the time. My rec would be to eliminate these two things forever. I know it might be hard, but only as hard as you manufacture it. 3. A great supp to buy to support your immune system is on www.oramune.com. I would take this when you do the Repair part of the 4R Gut Healing Program. 4. Stress typically causes a flair up, as stress stimulates cortisol as well as prolonged stimulation decreases our immune system. I would work with myself or someone else to assess where your stressors are coming from. 5. Sugar inhibits your immune system. Actually, 1tsp inhibits it on behalf of up to 4 hours. Sugar is sugar is sugar, not matter what kind. Eliminate it forever with what you have going on. 6. Other things that stress your immune system, but can also help it are: regular sleep patterns, drinking sufficient water, normal bowel movements, positive thought process as well as meditation, etc, the right type as well as amount of physical activity as well as the right quality as well as the right type of foods on behalf of you. 7. I would on behalf of sure eat 100% organic, as there are a lot of chemicals, GMO grains, sugars, additives, etc in an estimated all meats, veggies as well as boxed, canned, frozen foods. These stress the body, immune system as well as on behalf of sure create internal inflammation. 8. Adrenal issues: This conincides with weakened immune system. If you are in a stage of adrenal fatigue (1, 2 or 3), you can't handle or adapt physiologically to stressors. I would get a 201 Adrenal lab from myself or BioHealth to see what is going on. 9. I would also get your hormones checked. If you have an imbalance, over produce androgens as well as DHT, you shall have acne around the jaw line, chin as well as lips, which have an affect as well as stress on the immune system. 10. Besides the above, I have seen supplement with a good B vitamin help, zinc supplementation, Vit C as well as a good amino acid mixture Josh Rubin www.eastwesthealing.com        http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/01/08/canker-or-cold-sores.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:11:05 -0500 salegoss