The Health Plus Letter
September 20, 2007, Vol. 5, No. 17
By Larry Trivieri, Jr. – founder & publisher
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Table Of Contents
New This Issue
Quote of the Day
Fast Fact
Classical Homeopathy: An Interview with Kathleen K. Fry, M.D. (Part 2)
SICKO and Third Party Rape by C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD
Self-Care Tips for Dealing With Bad Breath
Recommendations
Medical Freedom
New This Issue
Welcome to another issue of The Health Plus Letter. This week, I’m concluding the interview I conducted a number of years ago with Dr. Kathleen Fry about classical homeopathy, to illustrate how valuable homeopathy can be. Also in this issue is a brief overview of what is wrong in our country regarding health care and much else, written by one of the true giants of holistic medicine, Dr. C. Norman Shealy. And you’ll also find self-care tips for effectively dealing with bad breath, which can be a more serious health problem than you might think.
As always, please continue to send me your comments and suggestions. And please spread the word about The Health Plus Letter by passing it along to your friends and inviting them to subscribe.
Quote Of The Day
“So far as a man thinks, he is free.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fast Fact
Up to 98 percent of the TV ads promoting food products directed at children aged 2 through 11 are high in fat, sugar, or sodium.
Source: Reuters 9/04/07
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Classical Homeopathy: An Interview with Kathleen K. Fry, M.D. (Part 2)
[What follows is the second part of a an interview about what homeopathy is and how and why it works that I conducted years ago with Dr. Kathleen Fry, past-president of the American Holistic Medical Association, a leading expert in women’s health issues, and a very skillful homeopathic physician.
Part One of this interview is available at www.1healthyworld.com/ezine/vol5no16.cfm.]
How do conventional medications interact with homeopathic formulas and what's the weening process? Or is there one?
There is and that's the tricky part. The more medications you're on, the more actual symptoms have been suppressed, and the harder it is to determine the right remedy. When people come to me who are on a lot of medications, I'll give them a remedy in water and start with a relatively low potency. You give it to them every day or every other day to strengthen the vital force. Over time what will happen is that their symptoms will improve and they can ween themselves off of the medicines they're on. But it's a process, and of course it also depends on their age. Obviously somebody who is young is going to be easier to treat than someone who's 90 and has been on medication for years.
This brings up one of the laws of homeopathy, known as Hering's Law of Cure. Explain that.
Hering's Law of Cure states that cure happens from the inside out and from the top down, and that the symptoms you've developed most recently are the first to go away, and the symptoms you've had the longest are the last to go away. I think of it in terms of peeling an onion, in a sense. The other thing to remember in connection with this law is that the body in its wisdom tries to do the least amount of damage as it attempts to maintain balance when the vital force becomes depleted. So you'll develop a skin rash first, then problems in the bones and joints, and then you'll start seeing problems in the internal organs or in the mental sphere, such as depression or hyperactivity disorder. The body has a hierarchy of organs, with some organs being more important than others. So if you're just a little bit sick, you'll get the skin rash. But if you're big time sick, you may develop problems in the heart, lungs, or brain.
Since a patient's symptom picture can be multi-layered, during the course of treatment does the remedy change as well?
Yes, sometimes it can. The way you know is that you continue to give them the same remedy, starting with a low potency and then increasing it until their presenting symptoms are gone. Then you wait and see what happens. If the body needs another remedy it will ask for it by producing a different symptom.
It seems to me that there needs to be a certain level of education on the part of your patients so that they understand the way that healing occurs in homeopathy.
You're right. It's definitely an education of the patient. They have to have a willingness to understand that they're going to have to suffer with symptoms. If you have a patient who's been on Prozac because they're depressed, for instance, and you give them a remedy, after their depression lifts, they may develop a rash. To a homeopath, that means their healing process is still unfolding. So you've got to tell them they can't use steroid cream or anything like that on the rash, because if they do the depression will come back. And sometimes they won't believe you, so they'll ignore the recommendation and antidote the remedy, sometimes without even being aware that they're doing it.
I imagine some patients would really struggle with this idea, especially those who are used to going to a doctor and saying, I've got this symptom, make it go away.
Oh, yeah. As a culture, we want a pill for everything. That's why we end up with people on 25 pills four times a day. Which is not health. By the same token, I don't think it's healthy that people are taking 25 different vitamins during the day, either. The homeopathic view of health is freedom. When you have as much energy as you want and sleep like a baby at night, and you're able to eat whatever you want and eliminate normally, and you're emotionally able to express yourself and spiritually you understand your place in your community and have a good relationship and rapport with God, then you're healthy. I've always been in good health, but since I've been on a homeopathic remedy I just feel so much better.
Let me give you another example. I saw a woman who 's been under homeopathic treatment with my teacher for two years. She's mentally retarded, married to another retarded man. Originally, she had an IQ of about 60 and was living on disability. My teacher started her on a small remedy of very low potency. I saw her recently as a follow-up. She came in and told me, "I've been on this remedy now for two years and in that time I've learned how to read, I got off disability and got a job working in the school cafeteria, and I learned how to drive." I mean, her IQ is increasing. What that tells you is this works at the level of somebody's DNA. Even deeper than that. That's what's so fascinating about homeopathy and why it's a lifelong course of study.
At the beginning of the 20th century, as many as 25 percent of all physicians in this country employed homeopathy in their practice, but then they dwindled down to very few in number due to attacks from the American Medical Association (AMA) and other organizations. What's the status of homeopathy in the U.S. today?
I'm not sure of the number of homeopaths who are currently practicing, but homeopathy is making a huge resurgence. There are more schools being started all the time. But where it's really making a big resurgence is among lay homeopaths who don't yet go to medical. The big problem is that there's no real system for licensing and determining who's competent and who isn't. Plus, there's a lot of other nonsense that's being done in the name of homeopathy that isn't homeopathy at all. Like combination remedies, for example. Hahnemann would roll over in his grave about that.
By combination remedies, you mean some of the more popular formulas available over the counter without a consultation?
Yes. You can go to a pharmacy and get a remedy for headache, for instance. Well, we have over 400 remedies for headache. So the store formulas have a combination of maybe six different remedies, each with a real low potency, which is like a buckshot approach. The problem with that, I think, and my teacher reiterated this not too long ago, is that in some ways they can be more harmful than plain allopathic drugs. Allopathic drugs are crude, in a sense. But when you start messing with the vital force with low potency homeopathic remedies, it's possible to do some damage. Number one, they rattle the vital force, and when that happens, over time you can create more havoc than not. This goes back to the principle of how homeopathy works. We give one remedy at a time, at the right dose, at the right time. Sometimes you need a really high potency and other times you need a low potency. That's one of the things homeopaths are always learning and refining.
This approach you've outlined, then, would be the definition of what you mean by Classical Homeopathy.
Right. One remedy, one at a time, at the right time, and in the right potency. What you're looking for is the one remedy that is going to open the lock.
So people need to understand that homeopathy isn't really a self-care approach to health.
It really isn't. Except for really acute situations like taking arnica if you've got a bruise, for example. That certainly is available for people. But for most conditions I don't recommend that people try to treat their own symptoms.
As you begin your search for the right remedy, typically what's the time frame before you know you're on to something?
Usually a couple of weeks, but sometimes it's miraculous how quickly it can work. I have one longtime patient, for example, whose remedy is arsenicum. One night she had a bladder infection so bad that she was peeing blood and urinating frequently and in a lot of pain. Her husband came over and picked up her remedy from me. I gave it to her in water and had her take one dose every two hours. After the first dose, the frequency stopped, after the second dose, the pain stopped, and after the third dose the blood stopped, all within a six hour period. So when you get the right remedy acutely like that, the results can be instantaneous.
My teacher had a case where a patient who'd had an aortic graft was recovering in the ICU. He was doing fine, but then his surgeon decided to snake a cathether up there to see how things looked. Well, he snagged the graft and the patient started bleeding out. The patient's family threw the surgeon out and called my teacher. He gave the patient a remedy every 30 seconds and stopped the bleeding. If you give the right remedy in a high enough potency and repeat it often enough, you can do that. I saw a videoptape of another case where a man had a huge abcess in his lung and was going to have it removed. He was put on a remedy and three weeks later his chest x-ray was completely normal. In another case, a little girl had acute appendicitis. When you saw her on the videotape, she looked toxic. She had a high fever, high white cell count, right lower quadrant guarding, the whole bit. Her doctor gave her bryonia, which is one of the remedies for appendicitis, then he sent her home. The remedy was a high potency, and he gave her one dose and told her mother to bring her back the next day. When she came back, she was completely well. Her mother said she'd fallen asleep in the car on the way home, went to bed, got up in the morning and had breakfast, and there she was on the video walking around. That's why, for anybody who really studies homeopathy over time, why would you want to do anything else? Why would you go back to operating with arrow heads when you've discovered a laser? So homeopathy is taking off because it works and because our regular health care system is so miserable at treating chronic disease. And that's because we haven't gotten at the cause of what makes people sick. Basically, we treat the symptoms, so what we're doing is just palliating people.
What would you say the future of homeopathy is in the U.S.?
I think it's very bright. It's on an upsurge. We have lots of conferences. We have more people studying it all the time, and we have more patients looking into it. Our biggest problem currently is that we really don't have enough well-trained homeopaths. And I would say that the best homeopaths in the country aren't necessarily physician homeopaths. The last two teachers I've had, who are both superb, are lay homeopaths, not physicians. Of course, they've been practicing homeopathy for 20 years. Just because they didn't go to medical school in a conventional way doesn't mean that they're not fabulous homeopaths, because they are. But you've got to be careful and that's the hard part. How do you find a good homeopath?
How do you?
First of all, you want to find somebody who's been practicing homeopathy for a while. Find out where they got trained and speak to their patients. Then you also want to make sure they only use one remedy at a time. If they're using combination remedies, run the other way, because the biggest bang for your buck is the right remedy.
(Note: For further information regarding homeopathy, including referrals to homeopaths near you, visit 1HealthyWorld’s Resource Directory at http://www.1healthyworld.com/resources and click on Homeopathy in the Therapies section.)
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Sicko and Third Party Rape by C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD.
[Note: To me, Dr. Norm Shealy is one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished pioneers in the entire field of holistic medicine, as well he should be, since he founded the American Holistic Medical Association. Norm is also acutely aware of the injustices and limitations that our nation faces due to the confluence of power among certain of our government official, Big Pharma, our current medical system, and various other influences within Big Industry. I happen to share most of the views he expresses below and feel that what he wrote is important. – LT]
Michael Moore's film, SICKO, is powerful indictment of the United States, not just for its insane Medical System, but for its equally insane government and the entire military-industrial complex. The legal system, the PharmacoMafia, the Insurance Mafia and, indeed, the greed and corruption of Big Business are all at the core of the problem. There has, of course, always been greed and fraud. It appears to me, however, that three distinct power plays are the foundation of the current malady. Almost simultaneously the Federal Reserve and John D. Rockefeller became the chief Robber Barons of the world. It is perhaps no coincidence that the Federal Reserve was created just two years after the Supreme Court found Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company in violation of antitrust law! With no government oversight, the Federal Reserve serves to control money supply and influence the economy far more than most other factors combined. They are unique Robber Barons!
The third great power play began in 1965, with the passage of Medicare. Within 5 years, medical expenses went from less than 5% to 12% of GNP, with NO improvement in health! The introduction of government into medicine opened the door for hospital administrators, who pushed for ever greater profits, the PharmacoMafia, and the Insurance Mafia. Thus Third Party Rape began in full in 1965. The third policy is the federal government, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, lawyers and the insurance mafia working in cahoots to dominate medicine (with the full complicity of the AMA), along with everything else. They are just part of the military-industrial complex about which Eisenhower warned us.
In most other western countries, medical care and college education are subsidized fully by taxes. Drug costs in many countries are a tiny percentage of those in this country. Legal costs are virtually non-existent in most other countries. Governments appear to exist elsewhere without spending $10,000 for toilet seats! It is obvious that a U.S. government medical system would truly bankrupt the world, just as it is close to doing now with its inept mismanagement of everything from the Savings & Loan situation a few decades ago, to the electrical power grid, to our transportation system, to the disgraceful dependence upon oil, to the stupidity of subsidizing corn for auto fuel, to the ridiculous greed of the current mortgage situation, to ill-advised invasions of Iraq, etc, etc. Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely. There is little difference in either party. Both of them are inept and corrupt to the core. As Al Quie, Minnesota Congressman for 22 years, said when he quit Congress, "there are not enough honest people in Congress for me to continue."
SICKO emphasizes the inequities of the American Medical System (remember there is no Health System). But it is the inequity and indeed immorality of the entire federal-industrial-military complex that is at the core of the problem. To me the situation today is probably as bad as that in 1776. Only a radical change at all levels of society and government can begin to shift the SICK political/social situation.
Copyright © 2007 NormShealy.com, All rights reserved.
Self-Care Tips for Dealing With Bad Breath
Bad breath, or halitosis, is an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth, usually caused by some health problem in the mouth, teeth, gums, throat, or gastrointestinal tract. Other contributing factors may be smoking, liver disease, and poor protein digestion. The mouth is one window into the body. If there is a bad odor, it is a general sign that there is some underlying cause and imbalance that needs to be treated.
The primary symptom of bad breath is a bad odor emanating from the mouth that is usually not detectable by the person who has bad breath. Astute holistic health practitioners smell the breath and examine carefully the tongue and mouth of all patients.
What To Consider
Certain odors or smells emanating from the mouth can be indications of specific disease; for example, a metallic smell may represent diabetes or an active metabolism undergoing rapid weight loss; sour smells may represent stomach problems or tumors. While conventional physicians do not agree that halitosis may represent intestinal problems, holistic practitioners, based on extensive anecdotal evidence provided by their patients, disagree, and will often address gastrointestinal health when treating cases of bad breath. Bad breath can also be caused by sinusitis or infections in the tonsils or lungs. Attention should also be given to other underlying causes, such as tooth and gum disease. People who experience bad breath, abdominal bloating and gas, and tiredness after meals may also be deficient in stomach acid.
Bad breath can also be symptomatic of constipation or sluggish bowels. If you are not having 2-3 healthy bowel movements per day, consider doing a bowel-cleanse. Parasites can also be an undetected factor and should be screened for if halitosis doesn’t improve after trying other treatment options.
Self-Care
Diet: Follow a whole foods diet and eat plenty of raw foods. Drink water with juice of fresh lemon and/or one teaspoon chlorophyll on rising and before bed. Include fiber in diet (oat bran, rice bran). Fiber (psyllium or pectin fiber) helps remove toxins from the colon and thereby decreases bad breath. Also be sure to chew your food well, don’t overeat, and drink lots of liquids.
Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements can be helpful in addressing bad breath, particularly if it is related to infections or GI disorders: Proteolytic enzymes (two between meals, three times daily, and two with each meal), vitamin A, vitamin B complex (100 mg two times daily), vitamin C, thiamine (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin B6, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), Beta carotene, acidophilus, digestive enzymes, magnesium, zinc, and charcoal tablets.
Chlorophyll products (wheat grass juice, chlorella, alfalfa tablets, barley juice) act as a blood purifier and can be effective in reducing and preventing bad breath.
Aromatherapy: Peppermint, lavender, and cardamom essential oils can all help cases of bad breath.
Ayurvedic Medicine: Triphala, an Ayurvedic herb, is useful for both bad breath and for balancing GI disorders. Take 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, 30 minutes before bedtime. You can also chew roasted cumin, fennel, and coriander seeds after each meal to further ensure healthy breath.
Flower Essences: For negative feelings surrounding the problem, use Crab Apple.
Herbs: Chewing seeds of fennel or anise as needed will mask the odor and have a mild local antimicrobial effect. Alternatively, chew cardamom seeds, parsley leaves, or other chlorophyll-rich herbs such as basil and cilantro. Peppermint or bergamot tea can also be helpful.
Homeopathy: Arnica, Merc sol., Nux vom., Kali phos., and Chelidonium are the most commonly used homeopathic remedies for addressing bad breath.
Juice Therapy: The following fresh juice combinations can help alleviate bad breath symptoms and also help GI disturbances that may be a contributing factor: Carrot and celery with parsley, spinach, watercress, alfalfa, comfrey, or beet tops; wheat grass juice; green juice; and carrot, spinach, and cucumber.
CAUTION: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional, as chronic bad breath can be a symptom of a more serious, underlying condition.
(The above information is adapted from Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, co-written and edited by Larry Trivieri, Jr.)
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Recommendations
Websites
http://snipurl.com/1qyte - This link will take you to a very inspiring article about Jack LaLanne and the value of regular exercise. LaLanne is 92 and still going strong, and health tips he shares are well worth reading. And applying.
http://www.cancerfungus.com - This site provides information about a theory of cancer espoused by Italian oncologist Dr. Tullio Simoncini, as well as Dr. Simoncini’s treatment for cancer using sodium bicarbonate (simple baking soda). I haven’t fully investigated this yet, but my initial sense is that this approach is very promising.
Medical Freedom
Please contact and support the following organizations dedicated to protecting our health freedoms.
Citizens for Health - http://www.citizens.org
Alliance for Natural Health – http://www.alliance-natural-health.org (The leading organization fighting to preserve health f/r/e/edom in England and the EU.)
Institute for Health Freedom – http://www.ForHealthF/r/e/edom.org
International Advocates for Health Freedom (IAHF) – http://www.iahf.com
And to learn how corrupt and extensive Big Pharma’s monopoly is, visit http://www.pnc.com.au/~cafmr/online/research/index.html the website for the Campaign Against Fraudulent Medical Research. In particular, read their in-depth report The Pharmaceutical Drug Racket that you will find th/e/re.
That’s all for this week.
Health and Blessings!
Larry Trivieri, Jr. (To contact me, visit www.1healthyworld.com/contactus)
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