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85 per cent of us will suffer from back pain and yet you fat (page 32).
Columnists medicine is still at a loss for how to treat this medical You know all about the benets of eating your dark leafy
Dr Harald Gaier epidemic. Despite all manner of sophisticated gadgetry greens, but new evidence shows that how you store them
Dr Rob Verkerk and high-tech surgery, including lumbar surgery, spinal plays a huge role in whether the vegetables you buy still
Dr Annemarie Colbin
fusion and surgery for slipped discs, surgical success only pack a nutritional punch. Our raw-food chef Markta Bola
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happens in some 1 per cent of cases. offers tips on how to retain nutrient levels and also gives us
Paul Boland
As Gordon Waddell, orthopaedic surgeon at Glasgows greens to help us detox (page 53).
Markta Bola
Paul Chek
Nufeld Hospital who helped draft the Royal College And speaking of healthy practices, if youve got to do one
Guy Hudson of General Practitioners guidelines for treating back exercise to improve your mobility and your daily life, let it
pain, once wrote: Our failure is in the 99 per cent of be the squat, says our resident exercise expert Paul Chek
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International licensing editor Bryan Hubbard has unearthed evidence showing Despite all manner singing complicated arias
Bruce Sawford that back pain is often caused by hidden infections, heart of sophisticated by the end of her treatment
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Braintree uncharacteristically raised the bar on the line between otherwise, so this month, our electrosmog doc Guy
Essex CM7 4AY safe and unsafe, so that anyone aged 60 or over with blood Hudson offers simple ways to stay plugged in without
Freefone 0800 140 4657 pressure up to 150 mmHg is now considered healthy (the being constantly bombarded by those invisible rays
or 01371 851 883 previous bar was 140 mmHg). Thats a handy decision as (page 56).
the evidence is coming in that beta-blockers, the mainstay Medical detective Harald Gaier offers a handy guide
LIABILITY STATEMENT of treatment for hypertension, can be a killer (page 18). to which drugs given to the elderly interact with other
While every care is taken in
preparing this material, the pub- Besides hypertension, another medical myth concerns medications, along with 12 simple steps to avoid drug
lishers cannot accept any respon- the dangers of home births, and the need to have your baby toxicity (page 64).
sibility for any damage or harm
caused by any treatment, advice in hospital in case of emergency, but the facts show that, all If youre still recovering from the Christmas splurge and
or information contained in this
publication. You should consult things considered, when it comes to giving birth, theres no January sales, in our Healthy Shopping section managing
a qualied practitioner before place like home (page 22). editor Joanna Evans has sourced the best budget buys and
undertaking any treatment.
And while were on the subject of received medical found a load of non-toxic goodies for under a tenner (page
ISSN 1352-1241 wisdom, indefatigable science author and broadcaster 70). And if you could do with a good nights sleep, check
WDDTY News Ltd 2014
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reproduced without permission. out our selection of natural ways to beat insomnia, all likely
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COVER STORIES
The four secret
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causes of back
pain 24
Doctors dont have much
success in treating back pain,
but four hidden culprits may
be responsible. Heres how to
keep limber throughout life

How I brought mum back

from dementia 58
Susan Lakes mother Lorrie didnt even recognize her daughter,
but thanks to a holistic doctor, Lorrie was singing complex arias
by the end of her treatment

Good news about booze 32

Were told alcohol is loaded with calories and highly fattening,

56
but science author Tony Edwards explodes the myths by exposing
the bad science behind them

Stay safe from Wi-Fi 56

Its everywhere, even in our homes,
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of every
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NEWS Green genies 53
Dark green leafy vegetables are a
REGULARS adults
News 8
Vitamins help with breast cancer
powerhouse of nutrition, but only if Letters from readers 7 will have
you store them properly. Heres how The side thats buttered 21
survival; MMR vaccine linked to ts
and fevers
Drug news 15
Statins for everyone, says the US; ACE
to retain their goodness and choose
the right greens to help you detox

inhibitors cause kidney failure
NEWS FOCUS
A change of heart 18
Medicine keeps changing its mind
about what exactly constitutes safe
blood pressure levels, and lately
theyve uncharacteristically raised the
line between safe and unsafe
Theres no place like home 22
Doctors have turned birth into a
medical condition, but on balance,
youre better o having your baby
at home
HEALTHY LIVING
Knowing squat 40
Far from being dangerous, the squat
is the one move you need to know
how to do well to stay supple
ALTERNATIVES
The Medical Detective 64
Check out Dr Harald Gaiers handy
guide to drugs the elderly shouldnt
mix, plus eective alternative
treatments and 12 simple steps
to avoid drug toxicity
HEALTHY SHOPPING
Sweet dreams 68
Get a good nights kip with these all-
natural sleep boosters
Cheap thrills 70
Go natural with good buys that dont
break the bank
EU legislation allows big food
manufacturers to make big health
claims, but outlaws many proven
claims about supplements
back pain
Your complete guide to
good nutrition 74
Is your illness actually a vitamin or
mineral deciency? Find out with our
Hospital-born
handy chart
Had I been any older,
babiesarenearly
I would have died from
kidney failure 82
2 times as likely
Jacqui Martin and her herbalist were
sure something was wrong with her
treatment, but no one took them
die during
to
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Resources and coming birththan
home-bornones
next month 81
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Dr. John Dr. Damien Dr. Melvyn Janet

Manseld, Downing, Werbach, Balaskas, who
one of whose trained as a named and
Editorial Britains
leading
practice
specializes in
psychiatrist, is
an expert in
inspired the
Active Birth
Panel pioneers in allergy, food
sensitivities and clinical
allergy, environment and
nutrition, is current
nutritional and botanical
inuences on illness and
Movement in the 1970s,
helped to revolutionize
What Doctors Dont ecology, founded the president of the British mental illness. He has held many maternity practices
Tell You is supported Burghwood clinic, which Society for Ecological a faculty appointment in around the world. Janet is
by some of the worlds researches and treats Medicine and on the psychiatry at the UCLA the founder and director
leading pioneers allergy and environmental editorial board of School of Medicine, served of the Active Birth Centre
illness. Former president Orthomolecular Medicine as president of the in North London and the
in nutritional, of the British Society for News Service. Chief Biofeedback Society of author of nine books
environmental and Allergy and Environmen- Medical Advisor of cancer California in 1977, and including Active Birth,
alternative medicine. tal Medicine, Dr. Mans- charity Yes to Life (www. authored numerous Preparing for Birth with
Each is an authority in eld has authored yestolife.org.uk), he is also books, including the Yoga and Easy Exercises for
his or her eld; many numerous papers on the author of numerous award-winning Nutrition- Pregnancy.
allergies and several books, including The al Inuences on Mental
have broken new popular books on Vitamin Cure for Allergies. Illness. Craig Sams is
ground and inspired migraine, asthma and co-founder of
new practices in arthritis. Dr. Harald Dr. Jonathan Whole Earth
medicine. Gaier, Wright, Foods, a
Dr. Patrick arguably the medical leading
Kingsley, a UKs most director of the organic food company,
specialist in knowledge- Tahoma Clinic and founder and President
nutritional able practitioner of the in Renton, Washington, of Green & Blacks Organic
and environ- major alternative medical pioneered nutritional Chocolate. Currently he is
mental medicine for 25 disciplines, is registered in medicine in the US. A chair of the Soil Associa-
years, focused on treating the UK as an osteopath, board member of the tion, executive chairman
the incurables, especially homeopath, acupunctur- American Preventive of Carbon Gold Ltd, a
those with cancer and ist, naturopath and Medical Association carbon sequestration
multiple sclerosis, through medical herbalist. Former (APMA) and the Interna- business based on the use
a holistic approach director of medical tional College of Ad- of biochar as a soil
involving diet, supple- research at The Hale Clinic vanced Longevity improver, and a trustee of
ments and general lifestyle and the Diagnostic Clinic Medicine, he has pub- the Slow Food Trust UK.
overhaul. Now retired and and a committee member lished 11 books. He is also the author of
writing about his success- of the Prince of Wales four books, including The
ful treatment regimes, he Foundation for Integrated Annemarie Little Food Book.
has authored numerous Health, Dr. Gaier is author Colbin, Ph.D,
books, including his latest, of numerous scientic is founder and Sally Bunday is
The New Medicine. papers and The Encyclope- CEO of the founder of the
dia of Homoeopathy. Natural the Hyperac-
Dr. Jean Gourmet Institute for tive Childrens
Monro, Dr. Michel Health and Culinary Arts Support
medical Odent, a in New York City, the Group, the rst organiza-
director of the French- oldest natural foods tion to draw attention to
Breakspear trained cooking school in the US. the role of diet and
Hospital, is an interna- surgeon and Dr. Colbin is adjunct nutrition, particularly the
tionally recognized obstetrician, is the professor of nutrition at effect of food additives and
specialist in environmen- foremost pioneer of the Empire State College in essential fatty acid
tal medicine, including natural birth movement, New City, NY, and Touro deciencies, in childhood
such conditions as chronic emphasizing home and College, a lecturer at the behaviour problems. The
fatigue syndrome, Lyme water birth. Founder of the Institute for Integrative registered charity has
disease and multiple Primal Health Research Nutrition and the author helped thousands of
chemical sensitivity. She is Centre in the UK, he has of four books, including families of children with
Fellow of the American written some 50 scientic the bestselling Food and attention decit/hyperac-
Academy of Environmen- papers and 11 books, now Healing and her latest tivity issues since it started
tal Medicine and a Board in 21 languages. offering, The Whole-Food more than 30 years ago.
Certied US examiner. Guide to Strong Bones.
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Dear WDDTY Your main article,
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and authority in our society for
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Walking an
ACADEMICS PAID BY hour a day
DRUG COMPANIES reduces breast
TO WHIP UP MEDIA cancer risk
HEALTH SCARES Women who do moderate exercise
Health scares in the media are often fuelled by academics such as walking for an hour every
with links to drug companies that would benet from the dayreduce their risk of developing
panic, an independent report has found. Even the World breast cancer after the menopause.
Health Organization (WHO) was found guilty of the practice Exercise reduces the risk by around
after it warned of a swine u pandemic in 2010 that never 14 per cent among women who do
happened. moderate exercise, and reduces it even
Although academics are trusted sources, those with furtherto 25 per centin those who
pharmaceutical links were eight times more likely to carry out more vigorous activities. The
advocate the use of an antiviral drug to treat the H1N1 virus protective eect can be seen in women
responsible for swine u, say researchers from the London who take a steady stroll at a speed of
School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. around three miles per hour for seven
The panic that was whipped up clearly worked: the UK hours a week compared with women
government spent 1 billion on pharmaceuticals, including who exercise less or not at all.
antivirals, to counter swine u, and the pharmaceutical Researchers at the American Cancer
industry earned up to 6.5 billion from the sale of H1N1 Society made the discovery after
vaccines alone. they analyzed the lifestyles of 73,615
The researchers analyzed 425 articles published in the postmenopausal women. During the 17-
newspapers about swine u. Academics were the second year study, 4,760 women developed breast
most quoted sources after government ocials, 30 per cent cancer, but those who exercised seemed to
of whom had drug industry ties. reduce their risk.
More than half the claims they made were exaggerated Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 2013; 22: 190612
and went beyond the ocial view.
However, even the ocial view was taintedone in
three of the experts on the WHOs emergency committee
also had drug company connections.
J Epidemiol Community Health, 2013; doi: 10.1136/jech-2013-203128

Drinking coee halves

risk of liver cancer
Drinking coee every day reduces your chances of developing liver
cancer. Three cups a day halve the risk of HCC, or hepatocellular
carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer.
HCC is the third most lethal form of cancer, but your chances of
getting it are reduced if you drink coee, new research suggests.
People who regularly drink coee can reduce their risk by 40 per
p
cent compared p
with no coee consumption.
The link between coee aand liver cancer has
already been note
noted, but the Italian
researchers in MMilan reviewed the very
latest stud
studiesmaking it 16
stud
studies in allto conrm
th
those earlier ndings.
TTheir results add to the
ggrowing health benets
oof coee. Earlier studies
ha
have also shown it can
help prevent diabetes and
liver cirrh
cirrhosis.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepa
Hepatol, 2013; 11: 141321

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Resveratrol in red
wine helps beat cancer
If youre having radiation therapy for your cancer, drink a glass of red
wine rst. Apparently it makes the treatment more eectiveand the
day may come when the wines active ingredient, resveratrol, could be
recognized as a cancer-ghter in its own right. TTaking
aking a supplement
Melanoma skin cancer and prostate cancer cells are both made
more susceptible to radiotherapy if the patient has rst drunk a glass
keeps you out of
of red wine or taken resveratrol supplements.
In a laboratory experiment, researchers from the University of
hospital
One of the banes of hospital care is the patient with a chronic
Missouri treated cell lines of melanoma cancer with resveratrol
problem who is readmitted within a month of the initial
alone or resveratrol and radiotherapy. The resveratrol killed
treatment. But patients are far more likely to stay away if they
44 per cent of cells, but 66 per cent died with the added
start taking a nutritional supplement the moment they get
radiotherapy.
home, a new study has found.
Earlier experiments with prostate cancer cells had
Patients treated for a heart attack are 12 per cent less likely
achieved similar results.
to be readmitted if they take a supplement, while a similar rate
Right now, the researchers say there
is seen in patients with heart failure. Overall, the readmission
isnt enough evidence for people to ditch
rate drops by 8.4 per cent for any patient aged 65 or older who
conventional therapy in favour of resveratrol
starts taking vitamins.
on its own, but that may perhaps change
Patients who were already taking supplements before they
when more data are collected.
J Surg Res, 2013; 183: 64553
were admitted to hospital also do better. On average, they
spend 1.65 fewer days in hospital than patients who dont
supplement.
These reductions are signicant. They reduce the strain
on hospital resources and, in the US where these things are
more starkly dened in monetary terms, it saves the hospitals
millions of dollars in costs and nes levied on institutions with
high readmission rates.
Proceedings of the 35th Annual North American Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision
Making, 19 October 2013, Baltimore, Maryland

US:
Autism diagnosis rates drop
dramatically in UK
Whether your child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD (attention-decit/hyperactivity
disorder) depends on where you live and when you saw the doctor. Today, children in
11 per 1,000
children
the UK are nearly three times less likely than those in the US to be labelled with either
condition.
Around four in 1,000 children in the UK are diagnosed with autism compared to 11 UK:

4
per 1,000 in the US. Similar levels of diagnosis are also seen in cases of ADHD.
The marked contrast between the two nations began to appear at the start of per 1,000
the current decade, when diagnoses of new cases dropped dramatically in
the UK from the year 2000 onwards.
children
Up to then, the UK had kept pace with the US, with the rate of new cases
increasing vefold throughout the 1990s. The US, though, has continued
to see an increase, with a 78 per cent rise from 2004 in the rate of new
cases diagnosed in children aged eight in 2008.
Researchers arent sure why UK rates rose so dramatically in the
1990s, and then at-lined ever since, other than to suggest the whole
thing is a massive mystery. Perhaps its more to do with fashion than
genuine diagnosis.
BMJ Open, 2013; 3: e003219

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Multivits
help women
survive
breast
cancer
Women with breast cancer are
more likely to survive if they
take multivitamin/mineral
supplements. They reduce
the chances of dying from the
cancer by around 30 per cent,
researchers have found.
The supplements seem
to have a protective eect
in postmenopausal women
whose breast cancer has
become invasivein other
words, it has inltrated
the breast tissue. Women
taking multivitamin/mineral
supplements at least once a
week are 30 per cent less likely
to die from the cancer than
women who dont take any
supplements.
Researchers from the Albert
Einstein College of Medicine in
New York City made the nding
when they analyzed data from
the Womens Health Initiative
(WHI) and the 7,728 women
who were diagnosed with
invasive breast cancer.
Around 38 per cent of
the women were taking a
ultivitamin, and
multivitamin,
ost of them had
most
een taking the
been
upplements
supplements
efore
before
reast cancer
breast
ad been
had
etected.
detected.
Breast
east Cancer Res
Treat,
eat, 2013; 141:
5505
495505
Saturated
rateed
How fats dont
cause heart
light helps disease
they help
fight MS and prevent it
infections
Medicine has been getting it
wrong for more than 40 years:
saturated fats from foods such
Multiple sclerosis (MS), blindness and life- as dairy and red meat dont
threatening infections are all being successfully cause heart disease, but actually
help prevent it, a leading heart
treated with a new form of light therapy.
specialist now says.
Phototherapy with near-infrared (NIR) and blue
The real culprits are the trans
light could one day be used to ght a range of
fats found in processed and
degenerative diseases, including cancer, say the fast foods, bakery products
researchers pioneering the therapy. and margarines, says Aseem
So far, the phototherapy has been tested only Malhotra, cardiology specialist
on laboratory animals, but the results are so registrar at the Croydon
promising that it will soon be tested on humans, University Hospital in London.
say researchers at the University of Wisconsin- And while were told to cut
Milwaukee. down on trans fats, were
The problem has been getting the right advised to do the same with
saturated fats. Yet recent
wavelength at the right intensity and for the
studies have shown these have
right duration of time, but when it all comes
a protective eect. The fats
together, the results are remarkable. In the latest
in dairy products lower blood
experiment, the researchers successfully treated pressure and protect against
early-stage symptoms of MS in rodents. diabetes, a precursor of heart
The success follows earlier studies where disease. Red meat has a similar
blindness has been reversed, while blue light protective eect, but its the
has been successfully used as an antibiotic to processed meats that cause
ght infections, even the life-threatening MRSA the damage, possibly because
(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) they contain preservatives like
superbug. nitrates and sodium.
The 40-year mantra of
Ageing and degenerative diseases like cancer
lowering total cholesterol
could all be helped by the phototherapy, the
levels through reducing the
researchers believe. But right now, medical
amount of fat we consume has
regulators such as the US Food and Drug paradoxically increased our
Administration (FDA) are sceptical and continue risk of cardiovascular disease
to classify phototherapy as an alternative and put millions of people on
therapy. To change that, the researchers are powerful statin drugs they
hoping to mount a major human study. dont need.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee website: www5.uwm.edu/ BMJ, 2013; 347: f6340
news/2013/10/17/light-as-medicine-uwm-researchers-explain-how/#.
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Paracetamol doesnt
t help beat
the common cold
Many of us reach for paracetamol (acetaminophen) en) or
ibuprofen when we have a cold or sore throatbut but neither
remedy works. And inhaling steam doesnt do much
calding,
either other than increasing your risk of a mild scalding,
new research has found.
Even adding the two remedies together doesnt t
speed recovery from respiratory tract infections, better
known as colds and sore throats, say researcherss from
Southampton University in the UK.
They suspect that the over-the-counter drugs might
even be extending the duration of a cold. This is

Blueberries still a because ibuprofen in particular is an anti-inammatory,

which may interfere with the bodys own healingg
response to infections.
matory,

superfood even tients with

The researchers analyzed the results of 899 patients
a respiratory tract infection who were told to takee either of

after baking
Blueberries are among the superfoodsbut their health-giving
the remedies, or both together, while some weree also advised
to have steam inhalations. Up to 70 per cent reported

from the steam treatment.

orted that the
remedies hadnt worked, and 2 per cent said theyy suered mild scalding

qualities change when you bake them in a pie or eat them in a BMJ, 2013; 347: f6041
mun.
nd the
The berries are rich in health-giving polyphenols, and
best way to eat them is when they are fresh and raw, as nature
intended.
em, put them
But some people dont like the taste and so cook them, F shot? Try a
Flu
through the juicer or eat them in a mun. What happens
polyphenols when you do this?
pens to the
Japanese
J pickle
nol levels by
Juicing or canning the berries reduce their polyphenol
heyre baked
20 per cent, but only around 10 per cent is lost when theyre
instead
in
or eaten in a mun. Researchers arent sure why, butt they think IIff yyou ddecided against the annual u shot
olyphenols.
the yeast acts as a stabilizing agent and protects the polyphenols. this year, next time try a Japanese superfood
th
this
J Agric Food Chem, 2013; DOI: 10.1021/jf403366q inst
instead. The
instead. Th traditional suguki pickle has proved
to be
to be a natural u preventative, and can even protect
againstt H1N1
against H1N1 swine u and the new deadly strain that has
emerrgeed in China, researchers
emerged re say.
Zinc kills pneumonia p
Suguki, a kind of pickled turnip, contains the probiotic
bacteria Lactobacillus brevis, which protect against a
bacteria
and meningitis variety of u strains by boosting the immune systems own
variety
anttibodies. In laboratory
antibodies. laborato tests, these bacteria successfully
bacteria killeed o the H1N1 swine u and the new and deadly H7N9
killed
u viruses.
u virruses.
Zinc is one of the very best antibacterial agents around

Japanese researchers arent are quite sure why the bacteria are
and it even works against some of the deadliest bacteriaa
such ecient
such eciient u-ghters, but tthey are coated with sugars that
that cause pneumonia and meningitis.
pr
protect them m against the stomach
stomac acids that usually kill o bacteria.
eiirr
The essential mineral starves bacteria by blocking their
breevis has been tested only
Thus far, L. brevis o on laboratory mice, so researchers
enin
en
ability to scavenge for manganese in the body, so weakening ing
arent sure yet whether
arent whetheer it will also work in humans, but clinical trialsusing a
the bugs and making the job of the immune system much ch
prob
obiotic drink that includes
probiotic inccludes the bacteriaare
bacteria underway.
easier. Lett Appl Microbiol, 2014; 58: 8793
Scientists at the Universities of Adelaide and Queensland in
Australia have observed the way that zinc interplays with the
deadly Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria, which kills more
than one million people each year by causing pneumonia,
meningitis and other serious infectious diseases.
But the bacteria need to feed o manganese, an essential
metal, to thrive and attack the body, and zinc interferes
with that process, stopping manganese from reaching the
bacteria.
Nat Chem Biol, 2014; 10: 3541

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RADIOTHERAPY
LINKED TO FATAL
HEART DISEASE
Women who have radiotherapy for breast cancer also
run the risk of developing heart disease that can be fatal,
a new study has found.
The risk seems to be highest in women who have
radiation on their left side while lying face up. Having
radiotherapy on the right side or while lying face
down doesnt appear to carry the same level of risk,
researchers at New York University have found.
They examined the medical history of 48 women
who were given radiotherapy for early-stage breast
cancer after earlier reports had linked the therapy to the
development of fatal heart disease.
They agreed there is a correlation, but only for those
treated on their left side.
JAMA Intern Med, 2014; 174: 15860
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UPFRONT
Talking stops
heart attack
being a killer
Heart-attack patients halve their risk of
a second attack and death if doctors talk
to them, play them music or help them
to pray.
Coronary heart disease is not just
physical but also has a psychological
component, says Dr Zoi Aggelopoulou,
who has researched the survival of
heart-attack patients in her coronary
care unit at the NIMTS Veterans Hospital
in Athens.
She noticed that patients at her
hospital were less likely to suer a
second attack, die or return to hospital
if doctors talked to them about their
treatment, let them listen to music
or helped religious patients say their
prayers.
After deciding to look deeper, she
analyzed nine previous studies that had
evaluated the benets of psychological
interventions on heart patients, and
discovered that the studies backed up
her own observations: psychological
interventions reduced the risk of death
and a second heart attack by 55 per cent
over a two-year period.
Eur Heart J Suppl, 2013; 1 (S2): 124
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UPFRONT
DOCTORS
DOCT
SAY THE
FUNNIEST
FU
THINGS
DOCTORS SAY THE
DOCT
FUNNIEST THINGS are
genuine qu
quotes collected
by naturopath and herbalist Gabi
Heyes from her patients. If you have a
Doctor Funny, add it to the Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/
DoctorsSayTheFunniestThings. The best
will be featured in future issues.
Gabis website:
www.naturalpractices.co.uk
Only women get Candida,
one doctor told me once.
After suering what
I thought was severe
constipation pains, the
consultant gave me the
results of the scan by saying:
Youve got endometriosis,
and it looks a mess in
there!
Its all in your head, dear!
Make it quick, I dont have
time for this today!
You are not the only
case, you know (after
complaining about a nine-
month waiting list to have
a grapefruit-sized broid
removed).
She could have a
hysterectomy (after my
18-year-old daughter
complained of terrible
period pains).
Quotes compiled by Gabi Heyes, a
naturopath, herbalist and iridologist
practising at the Natural Practices
Clinic (www.naturalpractices.co.uk) in
Wilmslow, Cheshire. Gabi is a graduate of
CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine),
which provides training for careers in
natural therapies. See
www.naturopathy-uk.com.
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Endometriosis
caused by
banned
pesticides
Endometriosiswhere the lining
of the uterus spreads and attaches
itself to other organs, and may lead
MMR causes fevers and to infertilitycan be triggered by
ts, US agency admits pesticides. The chemicals increase the
risk by up to 70 per cent.
The MMR (measlesmumpsrubella) vaccine causes fever Two pesticides in particular
ated, a US
and ts in around 2.5 per cent of children vaccinated, beta-hexachlo
beta-hexachlorocyclohexane and
government agency has admitted. mirexseem to boost the disease
The most vulnerable age appears to be 16 to 18 8 in wome
women, increasing the risk
months at the time of vaccination, a group that from 330 per cent to 70 per
seems to suer signicantly higher rates of tss and cent, ssay researchers from the
seizures compared with younger children aged 122 to Univer
University of Washington in
15 months. Seattle aand Emory University in
tion
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia.
(CDC) made the discovery when they analyzed the he Stra
Strangely, the two
records of 840,348 children, aged 1223 months, s, who had organ
organochlorine pesticides
been given the MMR vaccine between 2001 and 2011. have been banned in the
Of these, 18,403 children had a fever within 14 days of US fo
for several decades, yet
being vaccinated, and a further 1,810 suered a seizure. high levels of the chemicals
Together, this represents a rate of around 2.5 perr cent. we
were detected in blood
lation,
If there is a hidden agenda to this sudden revelation, sam
samples from 248 women
its this: theres a growing move to have childrenn re
recently diagnosed with
ent
vaccinated at an older age, and this is an argument en
endometriosis.
against changing the current policy. The pesticides aect
JAMA Pediatr, 2013; 167: 11117 oe
oestrogen production,
w
which is also associated
Wakeeld was right wi
with endometriosis. The
dis
disease aects around
autism is linked to gut 10 pe
10 per cent of women, and
c
causes chronic pain, painful
problems periods and sometimes infertility.
Environ Health Perspect, 2013; doi: 10.1289/
As the discredited Andrew Wakeeld observed years ehp.1306648
ago, children with autism are far more likely to suer
gastrointestinal (GI) problems like constipation, diarrhoea
and food sensitivity. In fact, autistic children are eight
times more likely to suer a gut upset, researchers
have found.
Although Wakeeld mooted that the MMR Children with autism are far
(measlesmumpsrubella) vaccine could be triggering more likely to suer from
gastrointestinal problems,
GI problemsand was struck o for his troubles as observed by Andrew
researchers at the University of California at Davis Wakeeld years ago
are more non-committal and say they dont know
the cause.
Nonetheless, the association is there, as the
researchers found when they examined nearly a
thousand autistic children. The children were six to
eight times more likely than a non-autistic child to
have a GI problem, which is linked to such autistic
behaviours as social withdrawal, irritability and
repetitive behaviour.
J Autism Dev Disord, 2013; doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1973-x
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Angiotensin
drugs cause
kidney failure
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin
receptor-II blockers (ARBs)drugs
for lowering blood pressureare
major causes of life-threatening
kidney failure and could be
responsible for 15 per cent of all
cases of kidney injury, researchers
estimate.
Its always been suspected that
these two drug families might be
causing kidney injury and failure,
but nobody was sure how bad the
problem actually was.
So researchers from Cambridge
University looked at two years, 2007
and 2010, and compared the drugs
level of prescribing with hospital
admissions for acute kidney injury.
The prescriptions suddenly increased
by 16 per cent in 2010 in the UK,
while there was a 52 per cent
increase in hospital admissions for
acute kidney injury that year too.
The researchers reckon that 1,636
of the admissions in 2010 could
have been avoided had doctors kept
to the prescribing levels of 2007.
The researchers estimate that
these drugs may be responsible for
one in seven casesor nearly 15
per centof kidney damage, while
around 30 per cent of patients die of
kidney failure.
ACEI/ARBs are the worlds second
most commonly prescribed drugs for
treating high blood pressure, heart
disease andironicallykidney
failure.
PLoS One, 2013; 8: e78465
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Statins for
everyone
predicted as US
lowers risk levels
Everyone over the age of 55 will
soon be taking a cholesterol-
lowering statin, doctors predict,
after American heart specialists
lowered the requirements for
starting such a prescription.
Under the new guidelines,
anyone with a 7.5 per cent increased
risk of a heart attack or stroke
over the following 10 years will
be invited to start statin therapy.
In the UK, which is expected to
adopt Americas new treatment
model, only those with a 20 per
cent increased risk are currently
prescribed the drugs. But with the
new level set so low, specialists are
predicting that everyone over the
age of 55 will soon be prescribed
a statin as a general lifestyle
preventative.
Critics fear that the new
guidelines, from the American
College of Cardiology and the
American Heart Association, will
benet the pharmaceutical industry
far more than it will help patients.
Statin side-eects include memory
loss and dementia-like symptoms,
cataracts, diabetes, muscle pain and
sexual dysfunction.
People at low risk of a heart
attack would do better by changing
their lifestyle, such as eating
a healthier diet and
exercising more.
Hep B virus Malaria vaccine
mutating to not as eective as
outsmart vaccine the press claims
Viruses are outsmarting their
vaccines. The hepatitis B virus (HBV)
has doubled its rate of mutations
since a vaccine was introduced
across China, researchers have
discovered.
The rate of escape mutations,
as they are called, had nearly tripled
by 2005, some 20 years after the
HBV vaccine was introduced across
China.
A new vaccine strategywhich
may mean boosting the dose
or coming up with a dierent
formulationis now necessary, say
researchers from the University of
North Carolina.
Mutation rates were 6.5 per cent
in 1992, but reached 15 per cent
by 2005.
When researchers tested for
mutation rates in vaccinated and
unvaccinated people, such changes
were seen only in those whod been
vaccinated.
The HBV vaccine was introduced
in China in the 1980s, and
researchers say it has been
successful in protecting small
children against the virus.
HBV can aect the liver, causing
vomiting, inammation and
jaundice.
J Virol, October 2013; doi: 10.1128/JVI.02127-13
UPFRONT
The media were quick to celebrate
GlaxoSmithKlines new vaccine,
heralded as the great hope against
malaria. GSK announced it is
applying for a license later this year
and its share price duly rocketed . . .
but theres a problem.
A clinical trial of the vaccine
dubbed RTS,Shas revealed that
it doesnt have the protective eects
that everyone is claiming for it and
that whatever protection it does
oer appears to weaken over time.
Malaria experts have reckoned
that an eective vaccine must oer
more than 50 per cent protection,
but RTS,S falls short of this.
In infants aged six to 12 weeks, it
has a protective eect of 27 per cent
just 18 months after vaccination,
and it gave children aged ve and 17
months at the time of vaccination a
46 per cent reduced risk of malaria.
The worrying aspect of these data
is that any protection diminishes
over time. Earlier ndings showed
that after 12 months, the protective
eect in children and infants
was 56 per cent and 31 per cent,
respectively.
It was simple to win over the
media, but critics fear the European
Medicines Agency and World Health
Organization (WHO) might not be so
easily impressed.
The Economist, October 8, 2013; www.economist.
com/news/science-and-technology/21587772-
new-vaccine-will-help-will-not-defeat-malaria-
long-war
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NewsFocus
A change of
heart
What is high blood pressure? Medicine
keeps moving the goalposts in trying to
dene unsafe levels, particularly now that
the US has just raised the threshold for
starting drug therapy
D
o you have high blood pressure
(hypertension) that has
the doctor reaching for his
prescription pad? Surprisingly,
theres no agreement in medicine about
what a dangerous reading looks like, and
its just got more complicated with the US
changing the goalposts again from this
year. This time, though, and for the rst
time ever, they are relaxing the criteria for
starting drug therapy.
Up to last December, a dangerous high
blood pressure (BP) reading was 140/90
mmHgthe rst gure is the systolic
pressure, when the heart contracts
to pump blood, and the second is the
diastolic reading, when the heart is at
rest, and measured in millimetres of
mercurybut in January, this level was
redened as 150/90 mmHg in the US for
everyone aged 60 or over, the group which
is taking the majority of antihypertensive
agents such as ACE (angiotensin-
converting enzyme) inhibitors.1
Even then, says the Eighth Joint
National Committee (JNC 8), American
doctors should be recommending a
healthy diet, weight control and exercise
before prescribing a drug. In fact, the
committee states, theres only moderate
evidence to suggest drugs help reduce
hypertension.
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Surprisingly, theres
no agreement in
medicine about what
a dangerous blood
pressure reading
looks like... But then,
determining what
high BP is has always
been a thing of
fashion as much
as science
In the UK, a high BP reading is still
set at 140/90 mmHg, although it too
may follow the USs more relaxed high blood pressurealthough that
denition soon.
Raising the bar also means fewer
people will be taking beta-blockers,
antihypertensive agents that may be
a killer, new research has suggested.
Researchers estimate that around
800,000 people across Europe have died
over the past few years from stroke and
hypotension (dangerously low blood
pressure) after taking these drugs. Yet,
within hours of these ndings being
posted on the website of an academic
journal, they were removed.
Raising the bar
The uncertainty over safe blood pressure
levels is strange for a condition that
is often dubbed the silent killer. Its
reckoned to be a signicant risk factor for
conditions like heart attack, heart failure,
stroke and kidney disease, and the UKs
National Health Service (NHS) estimates
it affects around 30 per cent of the adult
population, with many of them not even
realizing they have ithence the silent
epithet. Essentially, high blood pressure
puts too much stress on the heart and
arteries and can, over time, cause damage
to them.
But then, determining what high BP
is has always been a thing of fashion as
much as science. Less than 50 years ago,
doctors used a simple rule of thumb to
determine whether the patients health
was at risk. As blood pressure tends to
rise with age, the old measure was to add
100 to the patients age, so an acceptable
upper systolic limit for a 60-year-old
was 160.
This was considered too arbitrary and
dangerousalthough theres not much
evidence to suggest more people were
dying then as a result of hypertension
and a more denitive reading of 160/100
mmHg was set for all age groups.
Eventually, this too was considered too
cavalier, and the current danger level of
140/90 was agreed upon in 1997until
the JNC 8s surprise declaration last
December.
Dont panic
Made up of 17 of the USs leading
cardiologists and experts on
hypertension, the JNC assesses best-
practice guidelines by analyzing the
results of gold-standard studies. It was at
pains to explain that it had not redened
is clearly what it did.The 140/90
mmHg denition from the Seventh
Joint National Committee remains
reasonable, the panel states, but it
then goes on to say that an even more
reasonable reading for someone aged 60
and over should be 150/90 before anyone
hits the panic button.
However, the previous threshold
remains the best for anyone aged 30 or
younger, or with diabetes or chronic
kidney disease, the group says.
Even then, doctors should rst be
advocating lifestyle changes before
resorting to an antihypertensive
drug. The evidence for taking an
antihypertensivewhether an ACE
inhibitor, angiotensin II receptor
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OCUS

High blood pressure

through the decades
Medicine continually changes its mind over
what exactly constitutes high blood pressure
and the thresholds for which medication is
prescribed. The cut-o denition of high and
low blood pressure shifts every decade, as
shown below.
The rst gure is the systolic pressure,
when the heart contracts to pump blood;
1960s: adding 100 to a persons age considered
the second is the diastolic reading, when the the acceptable upper systolic limit
heart is at rest (> means greater than;
means less than or equal to).
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1980s: high blood pressure dened as

>160/100 mmHg for all age groups

1990s: the trigger point for medication

is lowered to >140/90 mmHg

2014: hypertension redened as

> 150/90 mmHg in the United States

2014: 120/80 mmHg

considered a healthy reading

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NEWS FOCUS
Check it yourself
Your blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day. Its at its
highest in the morning, and it can also vary from one arm to the other.
But perhaps the best-known phenomenon is white-coat hypertension.
Your systolic readingthe rst of the two numbers, assessed when the
heart is pumpingcan rise by as much as 30 mmHg if you are sitting
waiting anxiously for the doctor to take a reading. Doctors are supposed
to take this into account when they assess whether or not you need to
start a course of antihypertensive drugs, but much depends on the doctor
and how much he or she toes the line.
If youre worried about getting a false readingand so starting drugs
you dont actually needyou can monitor your own blood pressure by
regularly checking it throughout the day at home. The best devices are
the fully automatic digital monitors that measure your blood pressure
at the upper arm rather than wrist or nger. Be sure to measure your
upper-arm circumference carefully and order the right size of cu for your
arm. Companies like Microlife, A&D Instruments, Boots, Braun, Citizen,
Health and Life, Honsun (Suresign), Kinetik, Lloyds Pharmacy, Omron and
Panasonic all make monitors that have been clinically approved.
blocker, beta-blocker or thiazide-type diureticis only
moderate, they say; in other words, any indisputable
evidence that they denitely work just isnt there.
Instead, they should be used as secondary therapy
and only if lifestyle changes dont work or arent
adhered to. The one exception is black patients, for
whom there is more solid evidence to suggest that an
antihypertensive could be started straightaway in cases
with a high BP reading.
In another important guideline shift, the committee
questions the current so-called healthy BP reading of
120 mmHg of systolic pressure. This was because they
could nd little decent evidence to suggest any health
risks for readings of 140 or below, they said.
Beta killers
Not only is the evidence only moderate that
antihypertensives work, but other evidence for the beta-
blockers suggests they can be a killer. Their potential
for harm came to light only after researchers discovered
how they had been given to all patients undergoing
surgeryincluding non-heart surgeryto reduce
stress on the heart.
However, the practice, which was adopted across
Europe in 2009, was based on fabricated data and
20 WDDTY | MARCH 2014
Evidence for the beta-blocker
drugs suggests they can be killers.
Hospital patients having surgery
were 27 per cent more likely to die
from stroke or hypotension after
taking a beta-blocker
research. The falsications, perpetrated by Don
Poldermans, formerly professor of cardiology at the
Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam and former
chairman of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
guidelines committee, were uncovered in 2011.
In the two intervening years, hospital patients having
surgery were 27 per cent more likely to die from stroke
or hypotension after taking a beta-blocker, estimate
Darrel Francis, professor of cardiology at Imperial
College London, and Graham Cole, a clinical research
fellow in cardiology.2
Since then, Francis and Cole have gone on to estimate
that the practice has killed 800,000 people across
Europe, including 10,000 Britons. These ndings were
published on the website of the ESCs European Heart
Journal in January, but was removed within hours of the
post appearing.
Defending the action, the journals editor, Thomas
Lscher, said publishing Francis and Coles estimates
had been a mistake.This issue is complex and should
not be handled like that. Such statements are not
scientically valid and create panic among patients and
physicians, and in this form are not only completely
inappropriate but ethically questionable, he said.3
Bryan Hubbard
Keeping it in check
High blood pressure is a symptom of our modern way of life. Processed
foods and a sedentary lifestyle can all add up to an unhealthy blood
pressure reading.
As Americas Eighth Joint National Committee has conrmed (see main
story), antihypertensive drugs have only moderate levels of success
and are perhaps best as a short-term remedy if you arent diabetic or
have kidney disease. Theres also a question mark over the safety of
beta-blockers.
Instead, eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, avoid processed and
pre-prepared meals, and start exercising.
REFERENCES
1 JAMA, 2013; doi: 10.1001/
Jama.2013.284427
2 Heart, 2013; doi: 10.1136/
heartjnl-2013-304262
3 The Sunday Times, 26 January
2014; www.thesundaytimes.
co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Health/
article1367722.ece
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OPINION
Rob Verkerk THE POLITICS OF HEALTH
The side thats buttered
Big food manufacturers can claim what supplement companies cant
Robert Verkerk PhD
F
is the executive and ew will have missed those adverts
scientic director for Flora pro.activ margarine. On
of the Alliance for
Natural Health its website, Floraor Unilever,
International, a the brand ownertells its readers to
consumer group
that aims to protect
consume 1.52.4g of plant sterols per
our right to natural day to lower cholesterol by 710%
healthcare and in 23 weeks . . . as part of a healthy diet
nutrition.
and lifestyle with sufcient fruit and
For more vegetables.
information and to get Given that heart disease remains
involved, go to www.
anh-europe.org, the biggest killer in the UK, this
or check out ANHs plant-sterol-containing sunower
Facebook and spread should be a welcome addition
Twitter pages
(www. to breakfast. But it suits Unilever not
facebook.com/ to tell consumers that cholesterol as a
ANHInternational key risk factor for heart disease sits on
and www.twitter.
com/anhcampaign). an increasingly imsy foundation. In
fact, its a myth kept alive by the drug
and food companies eager to line their
pockets with prots from selling their
cholesterol-lowering wares.
And how much of the stuff do
you need to slap on your toast to get
any benet? 30 g, or 6 tsp, says the
websitewhich reckons thats a
typical amount for one or two pieces
of toast.
Flora pro.activs health claim
hasnt been concocted by Unilever
researchers working alone. Its part
of a huge regulatory initiative by the
European Union (EU) to allow food
and supplementmanufacturers
to only communicate health claims
approved by the relevant EU authority.
The reasons are twofold: its meant to
protect the public from misleading
claims, and its also part of the EUs
ve-year anti-obesity strategy. So its
intended to communicate science-
based claims for weight-loss products,
for which only two things have been
deemed worthy: the wheat-derived
bre arabinoxylan; and glucomannan,
bre from the Asian konjac plant.
To make the claim, manufacturers
must stipulate consuming 8 g and 3
g of each of these foods respectively.
Nothing elsenot green tea or
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) or
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raspberry ketonesmade the grade
set by the Pharma-based European
Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
EFSA is technically the EUs
highest authority on food safety,
over any national authorities such
as the UKs Department of Health
and Food Standards Authority. It
delivers its opinions and the European
Commission, with help from the
European Parliament, and a nod
from the Council of Europe, which
represents the EUs 27 Member States,
issues the law. After that, its down to
each Member State to enforce the law
or face penalties.
Thats the kind of EU-centric
madness to be found in the proposed
2017 referendumassuming it goes
ahead as Cameron plans.
No claim can now be made for
any glucosamine product sold
as a food supplement, despite
a raft of evidence that it works
for dicky joints. Any claim for
alleviating joint pain would,
according to EU law, make the
product a drug
The EUs Nutrition and Health
Claims Regulation is the law used
EU-wide to permit health claims
authorized by the EU and ban those
that arent.
In 2008, EFSA started reviewing
a whopping 44,000 health claims
submitted for evaluation, which
was soon knocked down to around
5,000 because EFSA dismissed any
claims not based on human studies;
EFSAs remit is also to only accept
health claims with denitive proof of
benet according to the data supplied,
proof that has to come from a healthy
population.
This approach accounts for the
rejection of any health claims for
ingredients like glucosamine, the
polysaccharide that millions have long
used for painful joints. While theres no
doubt the stuff works, the problem for
EFSA is that its been tested mostly in
people with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
They werent healthy, so these studies
were simply discounted.
The net result is that no claim can
now be made for any glucosamine
product sold as a food supplement,
despite a raft of evidence that it
works for dicky joints. Any claim for
alleviating joint pain would, according
to EU law, make the product a drug.
This has already happened in
Sweden and Denmark, and other EU
members are soon to follow. Welcome
to the pharmaceuticalization of our
food supply.
While Flora pro.activ gets to make
its plant-sterol claim despite the
growing irrelevance of cholesterol-
lowering for reducing heart disease,
think of the tens of thousands of
different foods and food ingredients
in the marketplace out of which only
250 health claims of any sort have been
authorized by the EU, mostly vitamins
and minerals.
Worse still, nearly 2,000 health
claims have been non-authorized,
meaning its forbidden to make the
claim. So, not a single amino acid,
at least nine of which are essential
for human life, has been granted an
authorized claim, nor have any pro- or
prebiotics. Even the terms prebiotic
and probiotic are being phased out as
they imply health claims.Superfood
is next in line for a similar fate.
The next time you visit the
supermarket and ponder the health
claims made on the labelsor the
lack of themyou might reect that
what youre reading is mostly the result
of major corporate lobbying mixed
with skewed EU politics. It has almost
nothing to do with providing truthful,
useful and meaningful information
based on the available evidence.
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Theres no place Place of

like home birth
A survey by Birth Choice
found that just 16,090 of the
Weve turned pregnancy and birth 680,565 births recorded in
into medical problemsbut the facts the UK in 2011 happened at
homedown by 15 per cent
demonstrate that home is still the best compared to 2008.
place to have your baby
Hospital
T
he Wizard of Ozs Dorothy was right: theres no place like
home, especially when it comes to giving birth. Women
have known this for thousands of years, and even up to the
1920s, around 80 per cent of all births still happened at home.
Today its a vastly different picture, with nearly 97 per cent of women
choosing a hospital delivery with a doctor never far away.
In those intervening years, pregnancy and birth have been
medicalized and apparently have become dangerous undertakings
for mother and child. Most women today would agree with the
following statement from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists: Unless a woman is in a hospital, an accredited
free-standing birthing center or a birthing center within a hospital
complex, with physicians ready to intervene quickly if necessary, she
puts herself and her babys health and life at unnecessary risk.
But the facts dont support our current thinking about birth.
Home is a safer place to give birth, according to one study that found
that the risk of the baby dying during birth was 0.35 deaths per 1,000
births at home compared with 0.64 deaths in hospital; in other words,
a hospital birth was nearly twice as dangerous.
It is also a better birth at home. The home-birth mother is far less

664,
likely to be given any medical intervention such as fetal monitoring
or assisted delivery, or suffer tearing or haemorrhage.1

475
Overall, there are around 4.3 complications per 1,000 births,
one study of 64,538 women discoveredand the rate was similar
whether it was a home birth or in hospital. The risk was slightly
higher among women having their rst baby, and higher still if
they were having a home-birth. For rst-time mothers, the risk of
complications in hospital was 5.3 per 1,000 birthswhich is a mere
0.53 per centand 9.5 per 1,000, or 0.95 per cent at home.
Despite this, healthy women planning a home birth are far more
likely to have a natural birth without medical intervention than those
choosing to go to hospital.2
Not that the message seems to be getting through. A survey
by Birth Choice discovered that just 16,090 of the 680,565 births
recorded in the UK in 2011 happened at home, and that is down by 15
per cent compared to 2008s gures.
Two take-home messages emerge from all this data-crunching:
birth really isnt dangerous, and it doesnt need hospitals and doctors,
Home
16,090
except in very rare cases.
REFERENCES
1 CMAJ, 2009; 181: 67
2 BMJ, 2011; 343: d7400

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Hospital Deaths at
birth
A hospital birth is nearly twice as dangerous
as a home birth. There were 0.35 deaths per
1,000 births at home and 0.64 deaths per
1,000 births in hospital in one study.

Home
0.64
per 1,000
0.35
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four
secret
causes
of back
pain
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Chronic back pain is a
mystery to medicine, and
doctors invariably blame it
on poor posture and lack of
exercise. But it could be an
indicator of a more serious
problem that doctors
almost never suspect, as
Bryan Hubbard reports
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ost of us will suffer pain in our lower back at
some time in our life; it could be constant and
niggling, or it could be so excruciating that
we cant move. And although it affects 80 per
cent of the adult population and results in
millions of days of lost work, medicine is at
a loss to explain why chronic back pain happens, other than to
blame our sedentary lifestyle, poor posture and the fact that we
now spend hours crouched over a computer or mobile phone.
While all of these reasons may be to blame for some cases
and might be helped by exercise and remedial therapies like
osteopathy and chiropractic, the standard response masks four
other causes of back pain that are rarely suspected; in these cases,
back pain is a symptom of something far deeper and will never
improve until the real cause is treated.
So, if you suffer from constant back pain, and exercise,
osteopathy and chiropractic havent helped, suspect one of these
four causes.
Infection
The idea that chronic back pain is a symptom of an infection
treatable by antibiotics suddenly hit the headlines last year,
although its a theory thats been mooted for more than a decade.
The media hype was sparked by two new studies. In the rst,
researchers said that people who have suffered intervertebral
disc herniationbulging of the disc contents through a tear
in the disc ringare most likely to develop an infection of the
spinal disc that then causes their long-term back pain.1
Turning the theory into practice, researchers at the Spine
Centre in Denmark put 162 back-pain sufferers on a 100-day
course of Bioclavid (amoxicillinclavulanate) antibiotics. The
participants had suffered from chronic back pain for at least
six months following an operation for a herniated disc. Half
were given the antibiotic and the rest were given a sugar pill,
or placebo. After a year, those given the antibiotic reported
signicant improvements in pain and mobilityand these
results werent just in the head. MRI scans showed that the
antibiotics had shrunk swelling of the bones, a sign of infection,
around the disc.2
The infection around the herniated disc was due to
Propionibacterium acnes bacteriathat bane of many a
teenagers life, as it causes acne and pimpleswhich are usually
found in the hair follicles, but which can enter the bloodstream
and so end up in disc material. One of the researchers,
rheumatologist Claus Manniche, said: Our studies show that at
least 40 per cent of the herniated patients lying on the operating
table are infected with P. acnes bacteria. It is possible that early
intervention with antibiotics may prevent the infection from
becoming chronic pain.
This wasnt the rst team of Danish researchers to discover a
link between infection and back pain. Five years earlier, a group
also led by Manniche had successfully treated 29 back-pain
sufferers with amoxicillinclavulanate antibiotics.3
Its a therapy that is also being used as part of day-to-day care.
Peter Hamlyn, a consultant neurospinal surgeon at the Institute
of Sports Exercise and Health at University College Hospital in
London, has successfully treated more than a dozen back-pain
sufferers with antibiotics instead of surgery. Hamlyn has even
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Whats
causing
your back
pain?
Type of pain:
In the middle of the back
on one side
It could be:
Kidney stones (especially
if you are overweight, and
aged between 20 and 40)
Treatment:
Pain relief, uidsand
wait. Shock waves
(lithotripsy) can be used Type of pain:
on larger stones Abdominal pain
(just below the ribs)
radiating to the back
Type of pain: It could be:
On one side of the Pancreatitis
lower back (inammation of the
It could be: pancreas) especially if
youre feeling sick or
A kidney infection vomiting
(especially if youre a
woman) Treatment:
Treatment: Hospital care, with
intravenous (IV) uids,
Antibiotics pain relief and oxygen

Type of pain:
Dull pain in pelvis and
back (and urgency to Type of pain:
urinate) Chronic back pain that
It could be: radiates to the abdomen and
Cystitis (inammation of the thighs
bladder), caused by infection It could be:
or irritation such as a tampon, Pancreatic cancer, especially if
diaphragm, clothing or chemicals youre aged over 40 or have a
Treatment: history of cancer
Antibiotics Treatment:
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set up a web-based training company, The MAST Medical

Academy, to help specialists understand the new antibiotic
therapy, and how and when to apply it.
The worry, says Hamlyn and the other Academy
members, is that consultants will start using antibiotics for
every sort of back problemespecially as the current tools
available seem to be so ineffectivewhen the drugs should
be reserved only for those who have had disc-herniation
surgery, which may represent only around 20 per cent of all
back-pain cases.
They are also concerned that the antibiotics come
with their own side-effectssome of those in the earlier
Danish study had diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal
problems bad enough to cause them to drop out of the
studyand the discovery adds to the overuse of these
drugs, so hastening the emergence of antibiotic-resistant
superbugs.

Heart problems or cancer

A bad back could be a symptom of something more
serious, such as heart problems or even cancer. Researchers
in Finland stumbled upon an association between heart
disease and a bad back 20 years ago when they tracked the
lives of 8,816 farmers, aged 30 to 66, for 13 years. At the start
of the study, none of the farmers had heart problems
but those suffering from back pain, including sciatica,
before starting the study were far more likely to have died
of heart disease before the study ended. This was also the
one association that persisted after the researchers had
ruled out all the usual suspects for heart disease, such as
smoking, body weight and social status.4
But an association doesnt necessarily mean a cause,
although a little understanding of biology gives more
credence to the Finnish researchers ndings. The muscles
in our back play an important role in helping to pump
blood back to the heart. As they contract, they squeeze
blood out of the surrounding tissues, but in a back that
has been injured, the muscles may remain in a continuous Yoga relief
state of spasm with no symptoms. An inability to pump If you suspect your back pain is related to
efciently over years means that damage could build up stress, try the mindbody exercise of yoga.
and affect healthy heart function. Theres plenty of evidence to suggest it could
It can work vice versa too. A poorly functioning heart work. When tested against exercise and
could cause chronic back pain. If the veins that supply advice from a self-care book in 101 back-pain
suerers, those who took part in weekly yoga
sessions for 12 weeks had greater mobility and
A poorly functioning heart exibility than those in the other two groups,
although the exercise group started to report
could cause chronic back better levels of mobility after 26 weeks.
The take-home message? Yoga gets
pain. If the veins that speedier results.1
Yoga was also tested against stretching, and
supply blood and nutrients had a more profound eect by the end of a
12-week programme.2
to the spine arent working
properly, it can lead to
degeneration of spinal tissue
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Low back pain is sometimes

a symptom of cancer of the
spine or breast cancer and
should always be considered Taking
a red ag, especially among painkillers?
the over-50s Try this instead
A daily painkiller is a way of life for many with
blood and nutrients to the spine arent working chronic back painbut a course of acupuncture
properly, it can lead to degeneration of spinal tissue. works better.
Although rare, back pain may be a symptom of Tested in a group of 1,162 people suering from
cancer, as actor Andy Whiteld, who starred in the TV back pain for an average of eight years, these
series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, discovered. He started people received either 10 sessions of acupuncture
to suffer from back pain during rehearsals, but assumed twice a week, sham acupuncture where the
it was because of the rigorous training he was going needles were not properly inserted or conventional
through in preparation for the role. It was only after therapy with painkillers, physical therapy and
lming had nished and the pain had become more exercise.
severe that he had it checked out and was diagnosed After six months, 48 per cent of those in the
with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He died 18 months acupuncture group reported dramatic reductions
later, aged just 39. in pain compared with only 27 per cent of those
receiving conventional care. Interestingly, 44
Low back pain is sometimes a symptom of cancer
per cent of those given sham acupuncture also
of the spine or breast cancer and should always be
reported pain reduction, suggesting the importance
considered a red ag, especially among the over-50s,
of the mindbody connection when it comes to
say researchers at the Institute of Public Health in back pain.1
Heidelberg, Germany. In a review of eight large-scale
studies of back pain involving a total of 6,622 patients,
the researchers say the chances of being a spinal
malignancy are very smalljust 0.66 per cent of the
cases reviewed turned out to be cancerbut being
aware of the possibility does mean the cancer can be
caught early.5 Doctors should particularly suspect
cancer if the pain radiates from the lower back to the
abdomen and to the fronts of the thighs, one specialist
reported, or if the patient has a history of cancer.6
Back pain can also be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
Around half the patients with cancer in the head of the
pancreas suffer abdominal or back pain. And anyone
over the age of 40 who has unexplained weight loss
along with upper abdominal or back pain, or late-onset
diabetes, should be checked out for pancreatic cancer,
one study says.7

Bladder dysfunction
Chronic back pain may be a symptom of bladder
problems.8 Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome),
which is chronic, recurring and doesnt respond to
treatment, can cause long-term back pain, as Michelle
Law discovered.
Michelle had suffered chronic back pain since
childhood, but it was only when she was 35 that a doctor
thought to have her kidneys checked out. Eventually
it was discovered that the cause of her back problems
was interstitial cystitis, which attacks the lining of the
bladder. But by the time it was discovered, the bladder
was so badly damaged that it had to be replaced by bowel
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said the pain was intermittent and
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moderate.10
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complaints.
Stress Proteolytic enzymes such as bromelain, papain, trypsin and chymotrypsin
Chronic back pain may be a complex can also help heal minor injuries, as they are anti-inammatory and can be
problem that doesnt always have absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Several small trials have shown that
a physical cause, as psychological both bromelain and papain can reduce pain and swelling, and promote faster
issues, including stressful life events healing in people suering from a variety of conditions, including back strain.
and anxiety, can be involved too.11
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Smart talk:
the muscles.
Although its difcult to prove that stress can
know your Modic
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PREVENTION

Does
booze
Were always being
told that alcohol is
make
youfat?
loaded with calories
and that well put on
the pounds if we drink
it. But its all a myth
based on bad science,
says Tony Edwards

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O ne fact thats been
drummed into us about alcohol is that its high in
calories and therefore fattening. Its a message harped
on by the medical profession who, having scared us with
their health propaganda, like to add the coup de grce by
appealing to our vanity. To ght the ab, they say, ditch
the drink.
The NHS Direct website asks rhetorically: Did you
know a glass of wine can contain as many calories as
a slice of cake, and a pint of lager has about the same
calorie count as a small sausage roll?
The trouble with the statement is that the message
is just plain wrong. There is no evidence whatever to
support the notion that alcohol by itself adds on weight.
Period.
Yes, alcohol does contain a load of caloriesin
fact, almost as much as fatbut the fact remains
that alcohol isnt fattening.
In the late 1990s, researchers from
Brigham and Womens Hospital in
Boston, Massachusetts, embarked on a
survey of around 20,000 middle-aged
women whose drinking habits and
weights were tracked for almost 13
years. At the beginning of the study, all
of the women started out with low-to-
medium weights (roughly, UK dress sizes
8 to 12). However, by the end of the survey
period, around 9,000 women had put on
signicant amounts of weight, and some had even
become clinically obese.
Conventional medical theory would dictate that, all
other things being equal, the fatties would most likely be
the ones who drank alcohol. But they werentin fact,
quite the reverse. The fatties were the women who didnt
drink, and the skinnies were the heaviest drinkers.
In this study, it was the women who didnt drink who
Conventional medical theory would dictate that the
fatties would most likely be the ones who drank alcohol.
But they werentin fact, quite the reverse. The fatties
were the ones who didnt drink and the skinnies were the
heaviest drinkers
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turned into size 18s, not the women who boozed. Drink
prevented weight gain.1
There are at least a dozen other studies of alcohol and
weight that generally conrm the ndings of the Boston
study. Not all of them show such a strong connection
between alcohol intake and lack of weight gain, but the
general trend is in the weight-loss direction, particularly
for women.
Cause and eect
But theres a major caveat with all this evidence: it
doesnt conclusively show that alcohol doesnt add
on weight. The data show only a correlation between
alcohol and weightor rather, a lack of weight. It
doesnt actually prove a causal connection, so over the
past decade, a number of studies have subjected the
alcohol and weight connection to the kind of testing
required to establish the efcacy of a new drug.
One of the simplest studies was done by sports
scientists in the US, who asked this common-sense
question: does drinking a couple of glasses of wine each
day put on weight or not? A total of 14 men were studied
for 12 weeks, during which time they either drank a
third of a bottle of red wine every day for six weeks and
then abstained for the next six weeks, or vice versa. The
results were as clear-cut as they were boringly revealing:
the addition of two glasses of red wine to the evening
meal did not change the mens body weight either way.2
But that still wasnt enough to convince sceptical
nutritionists. After all, the central tenet of the calorie
theory is this: for weight to remain stable, calories in
must equal calories out. So, the sceptics argued, if taking
in extra calories from alcohol doesnt put on weight, it
must mean that alcohol somehow makes people eat less,
meaning that they simply substitute food calories for
alcohol calories.
In 1999, Dutch physiologists at Maastricht University
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Ostensibly a philanthropist, Atwater er was worried

by the poverty of the common people, e, most of whose Calories are only a theory
income was spent on food. He wanted d to determine We have understandably com come to think of calories as
which foods gave the most energy bang ng for the buck little packets of energy someh
somehow embedded in food. But
so he could recommend the cheapestt foodstuffs they are not real: they are simply
simp a measure of how much
to shovel down the throats of Americas as heat is given off when foods ar are burned.
labouring classes to fuel their toiling muscles. You may well ask: what relationship
r does burning
Atwater wanted to sound scientic, c, so he food in a furnace have to what
w happens to food in
stole Clments steam-engine calorie e idea the body? It turns out that not a single scientic
ncept. To
and turned it into a food-calorie concept. study has ever been done tto answer such an obvious
his way of thinking, the human body and its questionand for obviou
obvious reasons: its just not
moving parts was indeed a kind of steam eam engine, feasible.
with food as the coal and the stomach h as the furnace. Digesting and assimilating
assimilati food energy is a
twater decided to
To measure the energy of a food, Atwater complex biological process that is impossible to
nd measure how
treat it just like coalburn it to ash and replicate using laboratory eequipment, especially a
much heat it produced. Thus was born rn the so-called crude 19th-century device llike a bomb calorimeter.
urrounded by a
bomb calorimeter, a mini-furnace surrounded Take another example: nuts.
nu Chock-full of fats and
day. To calibrate the
jacket of water, a device still in use today. oils, nuts are among the top 10 most caloric foods;
amount of heat produced, Atwater nicked icked Clments in fact, theyre often recommended
recomm to people who
formula: the amount of heat to raise 1 kg of water by 1 are dangerously underweight.
underweigh However, in the last 20
degree C = 1 calorie. years, study after stu
study has consistently shown
Atwater tested a wide variety n only dont put on
that nuts not
of foods in his calorimeter and weight, th
they may even help reduce it.
discovered that the three main food Nutritioni
Nutritionists have tried to explain
types followed a consistent pattern, with these ndings by suggesting
sugge that nuts promote
the most heat (in his terms, calories) being produced satietythey make you feel fullso
f you eat less
by fats, which had more than double the heat output of food in general.
general But at least tw
two studies have shown
carbohydrates and protein. this cant be the whole answer: when people are fed
Atwater was also a leading member of the diets with identical numbers of calories (in the jargon,
Temperance movement, the forerunner of the anti- isocaloric), they put on less weight when the diet
alcohol Prohibitionists in the 1930s, so he decided to contains nuts.5
see what dirt he could dish out on alcohol via his bomb So we now have two examples of high-calorie
calorimeter. substancesnuts and alcoholwith no effects on
The outcome was predictable. Anybody familiar with weight. But there are other reasons to doubt the science
the stories of stranded motorists lling their empty behind the calorie theory.
petrol tanks with whisky knows that alcohol is highly For decades, the food/nutrition/diet industry
combustive. Indeed, alcohol made from distilling triumvirate has rammed down our throats the message
For decades
agricultural crop waste was a rival to petrol until the that fat is fattening and low-fat is slimming, hence the

based.
the food
1930s, and todays biofuels, of course, are also alcohol- plethora of low-fat versions of virtually every processed
food. But it now turns out that the low-fat message is
industry
So when Atwater put alcohol into his bomb just plain wrong, and heres just one example of a clinical
has rammed
calorimeter, it burned like a recracker, giving off huge
amounts of heatin other words and once again, in his
trial that proves it.
In 2003, an American team of nutritionists tested two
down our
self-invented terminology, loads of calories. low-calorie slimming diets head-to-head in a group of
obese women. One was exactly the kind of weight-loss
throats the diet recommended by the nutritional establishment and
message that fat is fattening and low- food industry: low in fats (30 per cent of total calories)
and relatively high in carbohydrates. The other was the
fat is slimming. But it now turns out reverse: relatively high in fats and low in carbohydrates.
that the low-fat message is just plain Both diets had roughly the same number of calories.
The low-fat dieters lost 3.9 kg (8.5 lb), but the high-fat
wrong dieters lost more than twice that amount: 8.5 kg (19 lb).
Even more startling was that this group had more than
half their calorie intake from fatty foods.6
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HEALTH

Far from being dangerous,

knowing how to squat is
essential for everyday activities
like getting in and out of your
car, as Paul Chek explains

Knowing
squat
T
he squat is one of seven Primal
Pattern movements that I have
identied as the keys to optimal
human function. The other
six actions vital for full and
healthy movement are the ability to bend,
pull, push, twist, lunge and walk with a
healthy gait (which includes jogging and
running).
Many people are told by their doctors,
physical therapists and even trainers that
squatting is dangerous and something
to be avoided, but there are physiological
consequences that must be faced if you
follow such short-sighted advice.
First and foremost, when it comes to
squatting, if you cantyou must! Just
look at what it takes to get into your car.
You must open the door and perform the
equivalent of a single-legged squat with a
lateral shift and a twist, particularly if you
own a sports car. And this is an activity
that most of us do several times a day. Just
sitting down is a squatting movement,
albeit an off-balance one for some, as
the chair is there to catch them if their
leg strength is not enough to lower them
under control.
Having spent over 20 years of my life in
the elds of orthopaedic rehabilitation
and sports conditioning, I can assure you
that anyone injured while performing
a squat movement who then failed to
learn how to squat correctly and develop
adequate strength in this pattern is
simply a re-injury waiting to happen. Continued on page 42
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The perfect squat

In many gyms today you can nd Smith machines, leg presses of all sorts, hack
squat machines and a variety of other devices attempting to deliver the benets of
the real thing. But theres simply no replacement for the free squat performed with
body weight or a weighted bar. Neither a Smith machine nor a leg press require
that you balance your centre of gravity over your base of support, as you have to
during a free squat. Here are the steps to follow when performing a proper body-
weight squat.
Stand in a comfortable stance with your legs about a hip-width apart
1 and toes turned out up to 30 degrees.
Deeply inhale and draw your belly button in towards your spine; this
2 activates the muscles of the deep abdominal
wall that help to stabilize the spine.
Keep your eyes level with the horizon, your
3 chest lifted up and the lower back in a normal
curve throughout the exercise. Take care not to lean
forward or round your back.
Initiate the squat from the knees (not
4 the hips, as that accentuates any forward
lean), then immediately bend the knees,
hips and ankles simultaneously to lower yourself into the squat.
Knees should track in line with the second toe on
5 each foot; do not let the knees drop inwards.
Keep your heels on the oor and go
6 as low as is comfortable with good
technique as described above. If you have
diculty keeping your trunk upright, try
lifting your toes in your shoes while
squatting.
Ascend smoothly, pushing
7 the earth away from you and
releasing your breath through
slightly pursed lips.
Repeat for the required
8 number of repetitions;
812 is a good starting point.

When it comes to
squatting, if you cant,
you must! Just look
at what it takes to get
into your car. You must
perform the equivalent
of a single-legged squat
with a lateral shift and a
twist, particularly if you
own a sports car

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It is vitally important that everyone

develop optimal motor skills and
strength in this key movement pattern,
preferably before they get injured. But
if you have been hurt while squatting, Descending the
whether in the gym, workplace or sports
environment, it is even more important Primal Squat
to rehabilitate and train yourself in this If you nd it challenging to perform a free squat (as
movement. Failure to return to squatting described on page 41), there are several ways to make
under correct supervision only results the exercise easier. You could squat while using a
in poor repair of the injury and a greater support like a doorjamb or holding on to a walking
likelihood that you will injure yourself stick in either one or both hands. This should provide
again when you have to squat and least enough additional stability to improve squat form.
expect it. To reduce fear of falling over, you can squat over a
bench, so if you lose your balance, you simply sit down
Squatting is good for your insides on the bench.
The squat is benecial for digestion The next level of descent is to do the squat with
and elimination. Humans are the only the support of a Swiss ball carefully placed between
animals that have to push faeces uphill your back and the wall (see left). Only if you cannot
perform a squat in this way should you even consider
because of the anatomy of the colon.
using a xed-axis machine like a Smith machine.
Among native peoples who squat to
work, socialize or defecate, it is natural to
squat down until their hands reach the
ground or until the torso is fully relaxed
and supported by the thighs.
Such a full squat results in the thigh
compressing the lower abdomen; as the
right thigh compresses the caecum (the
origin of the colon), it mechanically
pushes the faeces uphill into the
transverse colon, while the left thigh
compresses the descending colon, so
moving faeces into the sigmoid colon
and ultimately the rectum.
With this in mind, its not surprising
that many early naturopathic physicians
attributed the massive increase of
constipation in the late 1800s and early
1900s to Thomas Crapper, the plumber
who popularized the toilet (but who
didnt actually invent it). The modern

Ascending the Primal Squat

You can make the squat more challenging by using a weighted bar
or ball. If you use a bar on your shoulders during the exercise, step
under the bar and lift it by standing straight up with the bar on your
shoulders (front or back, your choice) rather than bending forward
and picking it up. Likewise, rack the bar by stepping forward until the
bar hits the rack and lower the weight by bending your knees, not
your back.
Alternatively, hold a weighted medicine ball high on your chest.
Squatting in this way with the weight in front of you has more
functional carryover to everyday activities, as we generally carry
kids, parcels and other things in this way.

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Breathing Squats for
improved digestion
By doing Breathing Squats,2 you can facilitate the
parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).
The PNS is also called the anabolic or digestive
nervous system because it regulates these
activities. Implementing PNS-stimulating
activities like Breathing Squats is more
important today than ever as modern life is
not only stressful, but awash with food that
heightens bodily stress.
We now eat a tremendous amount of
processed foods that contain sympathetic
nervous system (SNS) stimulants like
caeine and sugar. Caeinated foods,
beverages and many processed foods in
general are powerful stimulators of the SNS,
which acts as the functional antagonist to the
PNS. Too much SNS activity results in poor
recovery from exercise, poor digestion and
poor elimination.3
To try some Breathing Squats, follow
these steps. In just a few days, you will
notice improved vitality and you may nd
your bowel habits improving too.
1 Standing with a good upright
posture, take a deep belly breath
and begin the squat from the hip,
lowering yourself as far as possible (no
load on the body) or until your torso rests
on your thighs.
2 As you lower your body, slowly release the air through your nose;
take four seconds to lower your body as you breathe out.
3 At the bottom of the squat (torso resting on thighs if possible),
pause for a second and begin inhaling through your nose.
4
Make sure to take four seconds to rise, with a brief pause at the top
before breathing in as you lower yourself for the next four counts.
5
As you become more ecient, slow the squat down to six or even
eight seconds. Slower squats will be even more energizing to the
body, as slow movements allow chi (also called prana or life-force energy)
to move faster through the body.
6 Try starting your day with a few minutes of Breathing Squats and
build up to as many as 100 in a row. Progress slowly so you dont
get muscle soreness, and do them in a quiet place where you can relax
and focus on your breathing.
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toilet doesnt require a full squat and so
doesnt facilitate evacuation of the colon.
With chronic constipation, the entire
system gets backed up from the stomach
to the anus. The stomach is forced to hold
on to its contents, often leading to reux,
heartburn and poor digestion.
To combat this, colon hygienists
recommend the use of a footstool around
614 inches in height, placed on the oor
in front of the toilet.1 But the addition of
the full squat to your exercise programme
(along with a footstool) can dramatically
improve your digestion and elimination.
The full squat also helps digestion and
elimination due to pressure changes in
the abdominal and thoracic cavities,
and improved organ motility. Whenever
you repeatedly perform the full squat,
a pressure wave is created by the thighs
as they compress the abdominal organs
and by the action of the diaphragm as
you breathe. This pressure wave, coupled
with the mechanical action of the
thighs, mobilizes the organs and pumps
blood and lymphatic uids as well as
mechanically aids the intestinal system.
If you dont currently squat regularly,
start with the Breathing Squats (see
left) to develop prociency in the squat
movement pattern. Then you can try
squats with an additional load to develop
strength and stamina.
Whatever you do, dont ignore the
squat just because it feels uncomfortable.
Find a qualied person such as a C.H.E.K
Institute-trained professional and have
them coach you in the correct technique,
so you can avoid future injury when you
absolutely have to squat.
REFERENCES
1 Webster D. Achieve Maximum Health. Nutri Books Corp,
1995
2 Chek P. How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! San Diego, CA:
C.H.E.K Institute, 2004
3 Chek P. Flatten Your Abs Forever (DVD). San Diego, CA:
C.H.E.K Institute,1998
Internationally acclaimed speaker, author and
Holistic Health Practitioner Paul Chek, draws on
over twenty-ve years of experience in corrective
exercise, high performance conditioning
and integrative lifestyle management.
Paul is the founder of the C.H.E.K Institute in
California (www.CHEKinstitute.com and www.
CHEKconnect.com) and the creator of the P~P~S
Success Mastery Program (www.ppssuccess.
com). In the UK, please visit www.CHEKeurope.
com or call 01924 566091.
Primal Pattern is a registered trademark,
developed by Paul Chek and used by the C.H.E.K
Institute.
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Q My 29-year-old niece
has just been diagnosed
with cervical dysplasiaCIN
1after having a colposcopy,
and is extremely worried and
confused. Shes been advised
to go for a repeat colposcopy
in six months to see whether
treatment is necessary and,
as you can imagine, this is
making her very anxious. Can
you provide us with some
information on the condition
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and whether theres a
possibility of treating the
problem naturally?
M.D., via email
A Cervical dysplasia is a scary
diagnosis to get, but it
doesnt mean you have cancer.
Its the term doctors use for
abnormal changes in the cells
lining the inner surface of the
cervix, the lowest portion of
the womb.
These changes are not
cancerand usually have
no symptomsbut they are
considered precancerous,
which means that doctors
believe they could potentially
become cancer if left
untreated.
The chances of cervical
dysplasiaalso known
as cervical intraepithelial
neoplasia (CIN)
progressing to invasive cancer
depends on the severity of the
cell abnormality (how much
of the epithelium is affected).
Research on the natural course
of CIN suggests that mild
dysplasia, or CIN 1what
your niece has been diagnosed
withwill progress to cancer
just 1 per cent of the time,
whereas moderate (CIN 2)
and severe (CIN 3) grades
of dysplasia will become
cancerous about 5 per cent
and 12 per cent of the time,
respectively.
In a signicant number
of cases, the abnormal cells
change back to normal on
their own. In cases of CIN
1, the proportion is 60 per
cent whereas, with CIN 2,
its around 40 per cent and,
with CIN 3, its just over 30
per cent. The rest of the time,
the dysplasia is more likely to
simply stay as it is rather than
progress to a more severe form
or to cancer.1
So your niece may be
reassured that the changes in
her cervix have an extremely
low risk of progressing to
cancer, and a very high chance
of just going away on their
own without treatment. And
thats why her gynaecologist
or colposcopist has taken a
wait-and-see approach.
If the repeat colposcopy
(a procedure that closely
examines the cervical cell
lining using a magnifying
instrument called a
colposcope) reveals that
the changes have got worse,
then treatment may be
recommended to remove
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the abnormal cells. Usually,
doctors recommend
treatment for cases of
moderate-to-severe dysplasia
and persistent cases of mild
dysplasia. Treatments vary,
depending on the grade of cell
abnormality, but all
are invasive and all come
with both short- and long-
term risks.
Large loop excision
of the transformation
zone (LLETZ), or loop
electrosurgical excision
(LEEP) as its known in the US,
uses a thin wire loop heated
with an electrical current to cut
away the areas of the cell lining
that are abnormal.
Its the most common
treatment for CIN in the UK
and is said to have a 9095 per
cent cure rate. Risks include
bleeding, infection and
problems during pregnancy
such as having a preterm or
low-birth-weight baby.
Cone biopsy is when
a cone-shaped wedge of
abnormal tissue is surgically
removed from the cervix.
Its reported to have a cure
rate of 7098 per cent. The
risks are similar to those with
LLETZ, but its also been
linked to perinatal death in
babies born to mothers who
had the procedure.2 If general
anaesthesia is required, there
are further risks associated
with that too.
Cryotherapy uses a cold
probe to freeze away the
abnormal cells. Its said to
destroy 99 per cent of the
abnormal tissue. Risks
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Low levels of certain nutrients,
particularly folate (found in lentils), have
been linked to cervical dysplasia, possibly
because such a state leaves the body poorly
equipped to ght off a viral attack
include bleeding, infection
and scarring, and its also
been linked to higher rates
of subsequent cervical
cancer compared with other
treatments.3
Laser vaporization
therapy uses a laser to
pinpoint and burn away the
abnormal cells, and comes
with a 90 per cent cure rate.
There may be less scarring
than with cryotherapy, but
theres often more pain and
bleeding.4
To boost the chances of
your nieces cervical dysplasia
reverting to normal and to
avoid her having to consider
any of the above procedures
in future, she could look
into the dietary and lifestyle
factors associated with cervical
dysplasia. Almost all cases
are thought to be due to the
tumour-causing types of
sexually transmitted human
papillomavirus (HPV), some
strains of which are associated
with cervical cancer. But not
all women with these viruses
develop cervical dysplasia or
cervical cancer, so other factors
to do with the individual are
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likely to be involved.
In fact, a growing body
of evidence suggests it may
be possible to reverse these
abnormal cell changes
naturally, so check out the
options below and consider
seeking the help of an
experienced naturopathic
practitioner who can suggest
appropriate dosages and a fully
holistic approach.
Try folic acid
Low levels of certain nutrients
and particularly folate
(vitamin B9) have been linked
to cervical dysplasia, possibly
because such a state leaves the
body poorly equipped to ght
off a viral attack. In one study
of more than 500 women with
and without CIN, researchers
reported signicantly lower
levels of folate in those with
CIN and HPV infection
compared with those who had
normal smear-test results.
They also found that having
low levels of antioxidants such
as vitamins C, E and A together
with low folate levels increased
the risk of developing CIN.5
Another study found that
women with low blood folate
levels (at or below 660 nmol/L)
were ve times more likely to
be infected with HPV 16one
of the more aggressive forms
of the virus that is strongly
associated with grade CIN 3
and cervical cancer.6
It makes sense that not
having enough folate is
implicated in cervical
dysplasia, as the vitamin is
crucial for the formation and
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repair of DNA. As the cells
of the cervical lining replace
themselves every 714 days,
they are constantly making
DNA, giving the HPV
genetic material numerous
opportunities to incorporate
itself into the host DNA.
When folate levels are low,
DNA becomes even more
susceptible, so increasing the
risk of attack by carcinogens
and viruses.7
Its not yet clear whether
supplementing with folic acid,
the man-made form of folate,
can reverse cervical dysplasia.
In one trial, 10 mg/day of folic
acid showed no signicant
effects in women with CIN 1
or 2.8 Yet, in another trial of
women with CIN 1 or 2 taking
oral contraceptives, those
taking folic acid supplements
(again at 10 mg/day) for three
months had signicantly
better biopsy scores by the end
of the study, and their CIN
grade levels also improved.9 It
may be that women taking oral
contraceptives respond better
to folic acid supplements, as
the Pill is known to deplete
levels of folate in the body.
Although more research is
needed on the potential of folic
acid to help cervical dysplasia,
taking the supplement seems
safe (your niece could try a
dose of up to 5 mg daily in
combination with other B
vitamins, especially B6 and
B12), and may be worth
considering as an aid to
improving cell abnormalities
and reducing the risk of
cervical cancer.
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even invasive cancer,12 while
studies of the use of topical
vitamin A to treat CIN have
been promising. In one such
study, which used a collagen
sponge insert and a cervical
cap to deliver vitamin A (in the
form of all-trans retinoic acid)
directly into the cervix, a short
course of treatment appeared
to enhance the regression
of CIN 2. In the retinoic-
acid group, 43 per cent of
those with CIN 2 were back
to normal after six months
compared with only 27 per
cent of those taking a placebo,
although again there was no
effect in the more severe CIN-3
Mindbody therapies like yoga and tai patients.13
chi may be helpful. Research has revealed As vitamin A can be toxic
in high amounts, your niece
a signicant association between levels of should try this approach
only with the guidance of a
perceived stress and the immune response qualied practitioner.
to HPV in women with cervical dysplasia
Stop smoking
If your niece is a smoker,
nows a good time for her to
Consider carotenoids a trial of beta-carotene quit. Smoking is associated
Low levels of these antioxidant supplementation reported with a higher risk of HPV
pigments found in fruit and that 30 mg/day was not infection as well as CIN and
vegetables have been linked to enough to improve high-grade cervical cancer. In fact, the
CIN as well as cervical cancer. CIN.11 But supplementing International Agency for
In one study, blood levels of may be worth a try in your Research on Cancer (IARC)
the carotenoids beta-carotene, nieces much milder case. has listed cervical cancer
lycopene and canthaxanthin among the conditions caused
were signicantly lower in by smoking.14 And even
women with CIN or cervical Opt for A passive smoking can cause
cancer compared with women One study showed that women cervical cell abnormalities,
without those conditions.10 with cervical dysplasia and according to a recent study.15
Similarly, low levels of low vitamin A intakes and low
alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin levels of retinol in the blood are
and lutein have also been nearly ve times more likely Ditch the Pill
associated with an increased to have their CIN progress More controversial is the idea
risk of CIN, although to its most severe form or that oral contraceptives could
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be contributing to CIN and those treated with green tea

cervical cancer. While your
doctor may tell you theres no
evidence of a connection, a
recent meta-analysis pooling
the results of 28 separate
studies found that, compared
with women who have never
used oral contraceptives,
Pill users have a signicantly
higher risk of cervical cancer,
and the risk increases the
longer theyve been using
it.16 As already mentioned,
oral contraceptives have been
linked to folate deciency,17
which might explain the link
between these drugs and
cervical dysplasia.
improved compared with just
10 per cent in the untreated
group.19
Try I3C
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C),
found naturally in cruciferous
vegetables like cabbage,
broccoli and Brussels sprouts,
can help. In a trial of 30
patients with CIN 2/3, some
took 200 mg/day of I3C and
others took 400 mg/day of
I3C, while a third group were
taking a placebo. After 12
weeks, biopsies were done to
see if there were any changes.
None of the 10 patients in the

De-stress
Relaxation techniques and
mindbody therapies like
yoga and tai chi may be
helpful. Research has revealed
a signicant association
between levels of perceived
stress and the immune
response to HPV in women
with cervical dysplasia. Those
who reported feeling more
stressed were more likely to
have an impaired immune
response to HPV in particular,
making them unable to ght
off the virus effectively.18
Go for green tea
Green tea extracts used as
either a topically applied
ointment or a capsule taken by
mouth are showing promise
as a treatment for cervical
dysplasia and HPV infection.
A Korean study of 51 women
found that 69 per cent of
placebo group saw complete
regression of their CIN,
whereas four of the eight
patients in the 200 mg/day
arm and four of the nine in the
400 mg/day arm had complete
regression of their dysplasia.20
Suggested dosage: 200 mg/day
Consider escharotics
If the abnormal cells persist
or progress, your niece may
wish to consider escharotic
treatment, based on a
centuries-old principle of
using certain plant and
mineral extracts to treat
skin lesions. Traditionally,
zinc chloride and Sanguinaria
canadensis (bloodroot) are
part of the recipe, which
may also include bromelain
and Calendula succus, made
from the freshly pressed
juice of marigold owers.
These preparations can be
applied to the cervix directly
Green tea extracts are showing promise for
cervical dysplasia and HPV infection. In
one study, 69 per cent of women treated
with green tea improved compared with 10
per cent in the untreated group
or taken orally and work by
dissolving the uppermost
layer of cervical cells. This
A Periodontal or gum
disease begins when the
bacteria in dental plaque
(that sticky colourless lm
natural alternative has shown
that constantly forms on
promise in the treatment of
your teeth) cause the gums to
cervical dysplasia.7, 21 Consult
become infected and inamed.
an experienced naturopath to
The mildest form of gum
nd out more.
disease is gingivitis, which
usually causes little or no
Gum disease discomfort. Left untreated,
Q Ive heard that certain
supplements may be
helpful for gum disease.
though, it can progress to
periodontitis, which attacks
both the tissues and bones that
Which ones work and are support the teeth.
there any other effective Signs of gingivitis are
natural remedies? swelling and redness in the
C.J., London gums, and bleeding after

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brushing or ossing the teeth.
Signs of periodontitis include
bad breath, a foul taste in the
mouth, a receding gum line,
sensitive and loose teeth,
abscesses and teeth falling out.
Besides daily brushing,
ossing and visiting your
dentist regularly, here are some
natural remedies you could
try to prevent or reverse gum
disease.
Coenzyme Q10
This vitamin-like compound,
found in practically every
cell of the body, seems to be
linked to gum disease. Studies
suggest that up to 96 per cent
of people with gum disease
may have below-normal
levels of CoQ10,1 and that
supplementing with the
nutrient can help reverse the
condition.
In a study presented by
Nihon University researchers
at the 63rd Meeting of the
Vitamin Society of Japan,
held in Hiroshima, patients
with mild-to-moderate gum
disease were given ubiquinol
(150 mg/day), an active form
of CoQ10, or a placebo for two
months.
At the end of the study, the
ubiquinol group showed
statistically signicant
improvements in the amount
of plaque sticking to their teeth
and bleeding gums.
Another trial using a lower
dose of CoQ10 (50 mg/day)
for a shorter time had similar
results.1
Suggested dosage: 50 mg/day
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Vitamin C
Periodontitis sufferers are
more likely to have low blood
levels of vitamin C, according
to one study.2 And when
people with this condition
who normally consumed
2035 mg/day of vitamin C
had their dosages increased to
70 mg/day instead, their gum
health improved in just six
weeks.3
Suggested dosage: 1 g/day
Omega-3s
These well-known anti-
inammatories, found
naturally in oily sh like
salmon, sardines and
mackerel, may be worth a
try for gum disease. Harvard
researchers discovered
that higher dietary intakes
of the omega-3 fatty acid
docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA) and, to a lesser
degree, eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) were both associated
with a lower prevalence of
periodontitis in a study of
more than 9,000 adults across
the US.4
Green tea
Catechins in green tea
(Camellia sinensis) are good
for the gums and bad for
mouth bacteria, according to a
review of a number of studies.5
In a rat study of gum disease, a
dentifrice containing green-
tea catechins signicantly
reduced inammation of the
gums,6 although these results
may not apply to humans.
Salvadora persica
The twigs and roots of the
toothbrush tree (known
as miswaks or chewing
sticks) have been used for
centuries across North
Africa as a natural way
of cleaning the teeth and
gums. A recent study found
that benzyl isothiocyanate,
a major component of
the shrubs roots, is highly
effective against the bacteria
responsible for gum
disease.7
Another study concluded
that using miswaks is at
least as effective as normal
toothbrushing for reducing
plaque and gingivitis.8
If you dont fancy chewing
on a stick (available from
www.auravita.com:
the Takionic Natural
Toothbrush, 2.15), you
could try an S. persica-
containing toothpaste such
as Sarakan (www.sarakan.
co.uk) instead.
Propolis
This sticky substance made
by bees from plant resins is
showing promise against a raft
of dental problemsfrom
plaque and cavities to gum
disease and mouth ulcers. In
a small preliminary study of a
mouthwash containing 5 per
cent Brazilian green propolis,
twice-daily use signicantly
reduced plaque and gum
inammation after 90 days.9
A propolis mouthwash is
available from www.beevital-
uk.com.
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LYY HEALTH
HEALTH
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Too much of a good thing
O
Over-grooming in cats is a sure sign of stress. Heres how to de-stress
yyour cat and stop hair loss, says natural vet Paul Boland

Q My three-year-old Persian cat Susie

has had a skin problem and hair
loss for two years. The vets have ruled
out any underlying causes such as eas,
food and pollen or dust-mite allergies.
Otherwise, she is ne in herself and is
eating and drinking normally. I dont see
her grooming herself, so I dont think she
is licking the hair out. Any thoughts?
C.L., via email
system control the release of the stress
hormones cortisol and adrenaline, which
prepare the cat for any challenges. Also
known as the ght-or-ight response, its
vital to an animals wellbeing. But chronic
exposure to low-grade stressors leads to
cumulative stress, and if this is not treated,
then the cat may over-groom itself.
Its also thought that cats suffer from
stress more than dogs do because they were
domesticated more recently and so are not
as at ease about living with humans as dogs
are. And most people dont realize that cats
prefer to live in single-cat households. If
you bring a new cat into your home, you
need to let them get to know each other over
a period of time.
Cat grooming

A The most likely cause of your cats

skin problem is something called
psychogenic alopecia, or psychological
Cats generally groom themselves for
between 10 and 30 per cent of their
waking hours. Grooming is essential
baldness, due to excessive grooming. for them and has a number of
This happens when a cats normal benets.
licking activity becomes excessive due to s)TISTHOUGHTTORELEASEFEEL GOOD
cumulative stress or a single major stressful endorphins, which relax the
event. This stress-induced compulsive cat, and the ritual of cleaning
disorder is pretty common among the may also be comforting.
Oriental breeds and, as a Persian, Susie falls
into this category.
This condition also tends to affect
female cats like Susie more frequently
and, although its more common in the
Orientals, it can develop in any cat. The
tendency is to over-groom the inner thighs,
belly, and along the spine, front legs and
anks. In severe cases the cat may even bite
its paws.
In addition, some cats are just more
prone to developing stress-related
problems like over-grooming, and it can
start as early as puberty and become a
lifelong problem if something isnt done
about it. Genetic and environmental
factors may play a major role
in the condition. Both
the hypothalamic
pituitaryadrenal
(HPA) axis and the
sympathetic nervous

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s#ATSINSTINCTIVELYWANTTOCLEANAWAYFOOD outside, as it will tend to go out only when

and other odour-causing agents so as not A purrfect coat other cats are not there.
to be detected by potentially threatening In general, a perfect coat of fur should: Cat owners are responsible for ensuring
animals. shine and have a soft, lush texture their cat has as happy and stress-free a life
s#ATSSWEATALITTLEFROMTHEIRPAWSBUT
mostly rely on saliva evaporation from
their fur to maintain a normal body
temperature.
s,ICKINGANDCLEANINGHELPSDISTRIBUTE
natural oils evenly around their coats,
helping to seal the fur and protect it.
s#ATSALIVAISTHOUGHTTOCONTAINENZYMES To promote these coat qualities, feed
that make it a natural antibiotic, which can
help protect the animal against infection.
s'ROOMINGCANSTIMULATEBLOODmOWAND and amino acids. Visit your vet once a year
improve circulation.
s#ATSGROOMEACHOTHERASASIGNOF establish a daily coat-brushing routine
affection.
Over-grooming
Excessive grooming leads to hair loss with a
normal-looking underlying skin. In severe
cases, it can cause self-inicted trauma
to the skin that can result in secondary
bacterial infection which, in turn, leads to
pruritus (itchiness), so setting up a vicious
cycle where the condition continues to
get worse.
You will generally never witness Susie
over-grooming herself. Cats tend not to
groom themselves in the presence of their
owners, largely because they feel relaxed in
their company. But you may begin to notice
areas of balding, crusting, ulceration and
scab formation.
Two factors may pinpoint over-
grooming in Susie. First, if her hair is
examined under a microscope, it will show
broken hair follicles. Second, making
Susie wear a buster or Elizabethan collar (a
plastic cone-shaped ruff around her neck)
should also prevent over-grooming and, if
her bald patches start to disappear, then the
problem was certainly over-grooming.
An important note, however: I only use
a buster in rare cases and only for a very
short period of time because wearing
it causes stress, and it doesnt sort out
the underlying issues.
How to help
Although your vet has eliminated
other causes of skin disease, Id
still treat Susie and the house for eas
as she could still develop ea-bite allergy.
Other causes of over-grooming that are not
skin-related are painful conditions such
as osteoarthritis and spinal pain, cystitis,
constipation, hyperthyroidism (overactive
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include very little dander as is possible. Providing food and water
show no black specks, which may be a
sign of eas
have no bald patches
cat has its own litter tray in a secluded area,
not have a lot of dead undercoat,
which your cat should be removing.
it has a grooming post, resting places and
your cat food that contains good-quality
natural ingredients, essential nutrients
and they tolerate it very well. My usual
to stay ahead of common problems, and
weeks, followed by monthly maintenance
with your cat.
thyroid) and impacted anal sacs (glands).
As physiological systems develop in the
unborn kitten, if a cat is stressed during
pregnancy or has a poor diet during this
time, her unborn kittens will be more
likely to develop stress and stress-related
problems later in life. Kittens lacking early
socialization and the experience of living
in a domestic household environment will
also nd adult life with humans stressful.
Stress in cats has lots of causes, and they
tend to be cumulative. Small stressors
like moving the litter tray, a missing
household member and a new cat in the
neighbourhood can all add up and become
a major stress for the average cat.
Cats love routine and the status quo,
so even changing their mealtimes can be
upsetting. As they need to feel in control of
their environment, the cats usual resources
(such as its food and water, litter box and
toys) should be always be freely accessible
but, due to our modern lifestyle, this may
not be possible all the time. For example,
a cat that lives in a at may have little or no
access to the outdoors. Having lots of cats
in the neighbourhood can also severely
limit the amount of time a cat can wander
Small stressors like moving
the litter tray, a missing
household member
and a new cat in the
neighbourhood can all add
up and become a major
stress for the average cat
is essential, but you also need to play with
your cat, hiding treats around the house
so that it has to nd them. Make sure each
never in front of a window, as cats need
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somewhere to escape to.
Acupuncture can alleviate stress in cats,
regimen is one session a week for four to six
sessions if required.
Owners should also realize that their
anxieties can be picked up by their cats,
so your concerns can make your cat even
more stressed. I ask owners to try to feel
more relaxed in the presence of their cat
and to also play with their cat. Playing
games is a great way to reduce a cats
boredom and stress.
Although I am not a homeopath,
homeopathic remedies have had good
results with reducing stress in cats, so you
may wish to consult a local practitioner.
Also, reiki is a good relaxation therapy that
can relax cats very quickly. As a reiki master,
I use it to calm fractious cats in my hospital.
Again, seek out a local reiki practitioner.
Supplements
Over the past few years, I have successfully
used supplements with behavioural
modication therapy to reduce a cats stress
levels. I recommend using a supplement
that contains both l-tryptophan and
valerian. l-Tryptophan is an essential
amino acid that gets converted to
serotonin, which reduces stress, while
valerian is a herb that is widely used to
lower stress levels and promote relaxation
in cats.
My thanks go to Lisa OConnor, RVN, for her help in
writing this article.
Paul Boland, BVSc MRCVS, a partner at Alder
Veterinary Hospital in Liverpool, has been a
veterinary surgeon for 21 years. Combining
herbs, nutraceuticals, acupuncture
and more recently natural stem-celll
enhancers, he is able to treat a largee
proportion of his patients naturally
(see www.naturalhealthvet.com).
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Markta Bola THE RAW-FOOD CHEF
Green genies
Leafy vegetables are nutritional powerhousesif you know how to store them
Markta Bola is a
A
natural nutritionist fter harvesting fruits and
and raw living-food vegetables from the garden,
chef who leads
raw-food workshops, my grandparents left them to
classes, dining hang and rest for a number of days;
experiences and Tree
of Life Wellbeing &
they seemed to know the exact time
Vitality Festivals in the each type of produce needed to ripen,
Midlands dry or be perfectly stored for use over
(www.treeoife-
events.co.uk). winter. Although many kinds of food
were available at the grocers, my
grandparents retained the practices
of food production they knew from
tough times. I was fascinated by
how much care, thought and touch
they gave to every single vegetable or
fruit. We would all help them carry
the produce to mysterious places like
the basement, where most of them
had to be kept in the darkest corners
of the room. Wed also hang some
herbs, onion and garlic over the beams
upstairs in the loft, and carefully
position each tomato behind the
window, ensuring that they not touch
each other, to ripen over the next week
or two. As a child I learned to talk to
vegetables and fruits as if they were
living, sentient creatures.
These days, our treatment of some
of our most nourishing foods is
rather different. I recently read how
hard it is to grow, export, import and
especially store good-quality fruits
and vegetables. Green leafy vegetables
offer an inexpensive but rich source of
a number of micronutrients and other
phytochemicals with antioxidant
properties,1 although a recent
reportof spinach in this casehas
highlighted a variety of factors that can
inuence the likelihood of Escherichia
coli and other bacterial contamination
on farms prior to harvest.2
E. coli are bacteria that can make
us pretty sick and cause serious
infections. This research touched on
the effects of farm management and
environmental factors, and found
that the potential risk factors included
proximity to a poultry farm, where
in the US the farm was located, use of
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pond water for irrigation and farm
workers personal hygiene.
Because spinach produce
is commonly consumed raw, it
would be best to prevent preharvest
contamination by food-borne
pathogens altogether or at least to
reduce it, says lead author Sangshin
Park, at Texas A&M University, College
Station. This study strongly suggests
that when you buy spinach, its best to
go organic.
According to Gene Lester and
Donald Makus, researchers working
for the US Department of Agriculture
in Weslaco, Texas, and D. Mark
Coriander shows
promise in removing
metals that can be
harmful to health
Hodges, from the Atlantic Food and
Horticulture Research Centre in Nova
Scotia, Canada, fresh spinach is a
nutritional powerhouse packed with
vitamins C and E (alpha-tocopherol),
folate (a B vitamin) and healthful
carotenoid antioxidants.3 Its a sweet
yet extremely nourishing green leafy
vegetable that we enjoy eating raw and
one of the most promising sources of
magnesium too.4
Spinach is low in saturated fat and
very low in cholesterol. Its also a good
source of niacin (vitamin B3) and zinc,
and a very good source of dietary bre,
protein, vitamins K, B1 (thiamine)
and B6, riboavin (B2), calcium, iron,
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phosphorus, potassium, copper and
manganese.
But storage at the supermarket
plays a huge role in whether green
leafy vegetables like spinach retain
these vitamins by the time they get
to you. In fact, the above-mentioned
experiment by Lester and colleagues
was prompted by this very question.
They wondered whether continuous
light exposure might affect spinachs
nutritional value, so they exposed
fresh spinach leaves to continuous
light and darkness to simulate
retail storage conditions for three
to nine days. Spinach stored under
continuous light for as little as three
days had signicantly higher levels
of vitamins C, K, E and folate, as
well as higher levels of the healthful
carotenoids (plant pigments) lutein
and zeaxanthin.
And after continuous light exposure
for nine days, levels of folate increased
between 84 and 100 per cent, while
levels of vitamin K increased between
50 and 100 per cent, depending on the
spinach variety tested.
In contrast, the spinach stored
in continuous darkness tended to
have lower or unchanged levels of
nutrientsand remember, the
spinach stored in your fridge is kept
mostly in continuous darkness and
at temperatures as low as 39 degrees F
(around 4 degrees C). So, to retain the
maximum amount of nutrients in any
type of green leafy vegetables, its best
to eat them as soon as possible after
buying them.
Coriander
Variously referred to as coriander
leaves, fresh coriander, Chinese parsley
and cilantro, these greens are used to
make many dishes around the world,
including chutneys, salads, salsa,
guacamole and dahl, or as a garnish
for other exotic dishes. In one study,
it was shown that the green leaves of
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Markta Bola THE RAW-FOOD CHEF

Storage at the
supermarket plays a huge
role in whether green leafy
vegetables like spinach
retain their vitamins and
minerals by the time they
get to you
coriander had high values (up to 65.7 mM
EDTA/100 g food material) of ferrous ion
chelating activity (FICA)a measure of
antioxidant, free-radical-formation-blocking
capacity)which were highly signicant when
consumed raw.1
But whats really of the most interest to me
is the latest research done by Prof Douglas
Schauer and his undergraduate students
at Indianas Ivy Tech Community College,
working together with scientists at the
Francisco I. Madero Polytechnic University in
Hidalgo, Mexico. According to their small-scale
experiments, presented at the 246th National Corisa Soup
Meeting & Exposition of the American This plainly delicious soup can be gracefully served at the table within around three minutes.
Chemical Society in Indianapolis last year,
cilantro shows considerable promise as a Makes 2 servings Since I prepare a big jug of If you have a spare minute,
much-needed new biosorbent for removing pure water with pieces of here are some ideas for what
lead and other potentially toxic heavy metals Ingredients lemon in it every morning for else to add to the soup:
from contaminated water.5 1 small avocado drinking throughout the day,  lzzxXxVmXVzwAz
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Cilantro may seem too pricey for use in spinach of water and zest of lemon VVlXXXxwzX
decontaminating large amounts of water for 1 handful fresh coriander rst into my blender. I also use sophisticated avour of
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wild in vast amounts in countries that have tsp cumin seeds, whole jug to wash the spinach and extra minerals too.
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problems with heavy-metal water pollution. 3 tsp Himalayan salt, ne coriander in a colander. I then "mmxzwXzXmxmSl
It is readily available, inexpensive and shows 1 pinch cayenne pepper add the Himalayan salt, cumin sprouts (sprouted brown
promise in removing certain metals, such as 1 cup pure water and hot pepper and, nally, lentils, mung beans
lead, copper and mercury, that can be harmful the ripe soft avocado, which or buckwheat are my
to human health. gives it the creamy texture favourites).
In fact, the need for lower-cost, sustainable that makes it simply divine.
alternatives has fostered research on nding
other biosorbent agentsnatural materials presto, theres a new lter ready to purify REFERENCES
1 Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2003; 54:
ranging from microbes to plantsthat can the water. 41725
latch on to heavy metals in ways that allow these Schauer believes that biosorbents like 2 uxmzx"mSzRmzu
toxic substances to be collected and removed cilantro could be packed into tea-bag-like 79: 434758
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from polluted water. packets, reusable water-lter cartridges or 29807
Our goal is to nd biosorbents that people even tea infuser balls and used to remove heavy 4 J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo),
1995; 41: 67185
in developing countries could obtain for metals. 5 Presentation at the
nothing, Schauer explained.When the Wouldnt it be amazing to have cheap l#AmzxAu"XXmxk
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lter in a water purication pitcher needs to coriander teabags that allow us to purify our wXmSAx lXwmSAu1zSmX
be changed, they could go outside, gather a water wherever we go? Perhaps nature is that 611 September 2013,
Indianapolis, Indiana
handful of cilantro or some other plant, and powerfully simple.

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 ELECTROSMOG DOCTOR
Caught in the net
Wi-Fi makes it easier to connect to the internet, but it increases your
electromagnetic exposure, and no one knows the long-term eects.
Physicist and electrosmog expert Guy Hudson oers safer alternatives
S
hould we be using Wi-Fi in our
homes? Can we do without it and
still live an internet-connected
life? Although genuine health risks have
now been identied, a lot of us spend
many of our leisure hours using Wi-
Fi-connected devices to surf the net or
socially networkbut often needlessly.
A number of simple safer alternatives to
Wi-Fi work well; theyre almost always
faster and certainly more secure.
Most of us, of course, are using Wi-Fi
because its so fantastically convenient
and the default way of doing things. It
also spawned a set of useful products like
tablets and Skype on smartphones, while
all sorts of other new services now stem
from this ability to be constantly online.
Powered-up microwaves
Like mobile phones, Wi-Fi involves
transmitting and receiving microwave
electromagnetic signals at billions of
times the power that occurs in nature.
At each end of the communication is a
complicated transmitter/receiver, which
produces not only microwaves, but also a
wide band of frequencies, right down to
extra-low-frequency (ELF) brain waves.
The human race has been around
for many thousands of years, but has
only been subjected to this ood of
electromagnetic waves in the last two
decades, and some of us are struggling
to adjust.
Wi-Fi is something you cannot see or
feel, although some people (and animals)
are able to hear it. Ofcially dubbed
the microwave auditory effect, this is
caused by the microwave pulse setting
up an acoustic pressure wave that travels
through bone to the inner ear.1
Safety regulations used by the
government have not changed
signicantly since the 1990s, and are only
concerned with preventing electrical
shocks and being overheated by the
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microwaves,2 not the longer-term Wi-Fi can sometimes be the nal straw
biological effects seen at much lower that triggers the allergic symptoms.
levels of radiation. In the meantime, Unlike the variable radiation signals
according to the BioInitiative 2012 report found in nature, Wi-Fi pulses at a
(www.bioinitiative.org), Wi-Fi has constant level, which happens to be
become so heavily used that it is, in fact, the same frequency as brain waves.
almost impossible to avoid. The sharp, square waveform and the
As Swedish Associate Professor Olle unwavering constancy of the frequency
Johansson, who has been researching the seem to affect us by stimulating the
effects of electromagnetic radiation on immune system. Our immune system
our immune systems for several decades tries to combat this effect of microwaves
now, stated: The bodys known enemies but, over time, the response is eventually
do not include modern electromagnetic exhausted.
elds . . . They are an entirely People often have widely
new form of exposure and You can save differing complexes of
could pose to be a biological symptomsincluding a rapid
terrorist army against which money on your onset after exposure in some
there are no working defence electric bill by going but its more often the case that
walls.3 wired instead of those habitually exposed take
Also, Sandi Maurer of the some time for their immune
EMF Safety Network recently using microwave systems to become exhausted
sent a letter to members of radio signals. In fact, and only at that point do they
the school board, staff and switching o your begin to notice allergic-type
teachers of the Sebastopol
Union School District in
Wi-Fi could save you sensitivities.
In some cases, Wi-Fi and
California including data 3040 a year in Bluetooth are unavoidable,
from such experts as Harvard electricity costs especially when it involves
paediatric neurologist and the use of a mobile phone in a
neuroscientist Dr Martha Herbert and car or a computer away from a desk, but
the late physicist and EMF researcher nearly all the apps and services available
Dr Ted Litovitz, urging that Wi-Fi not on Wi-Fi-only devices are also available
be installed in schools and that wired on laptops as well.
communications be used instead.4 This means you can save money on
These are just two instances of the your electric bill by going wired instead
many doctors and scientists now of using microwave radio signals. Indeed,
advising greater caution with this switching off your Wi-Fi can save 3040
relatively new technology. per year in electricity costs. You can use
a simple cable to connect to the internet,
Cumulative risk as internet hubs still have sockets for
The dangers are great as the effects build ethernet cables in the back. The BT ones
up over time, and the enormous range of are bright yellowyou cant miss them.
symptoms has different reaction times, The plugs and sockets at each end of the
depending on the type of electrosmog, cable are similar to those for phones, but
and are often compounded by other with more connectors.
problems such as food and chemical The cables are easy to nd and start at
sensitivity. Not surprisingly, it is difcult 2 each, and one often comes with the
to isolate exactly what is causing what. hub. The tricky bit is switching off the
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If you have to use Wi-Fi because, for

Health risks with Wi-Fi example, you have a tablet that only
connects to the internet via Wi-Fi, then use
According to the BioInitiative 2012 report
(www.bioinitive.org), health eects due to
all and any such devices in ight mode
this type of electromagnetic (EM) radiation whenever possible. Flight mode switches
can be: off the transmitters and gives a much
Auditory: longer battery life.
ringing in the
Neurological: often severe The same goes for all mobiles with
ears, hearing
headaches, dizziness/nausea, brain Wi-Fiso get used to switching the Wi-Fi
loss
fog, insomnia, depression, stress, off when its not needed. Consider using
fatigue and weakness, numbness/ Googles Android tablet, which connects to
tingling, muscle and joint pain the internet via a USB port.
Other systems using Wi-Fi include:
Visual: eye pain/discomfort, pressure sMANYGAMESCONSOLESSOLOOKFORWIRED
in the eyes, deteriorating eyesight, alternatives or switch the consoles off
cataracts when not in use, especially those in
childrens bedrooms.
Circulatory: irregular heartbeat,
blood pressure too high or too low
Other: skin problems, digestive
problems, dehydration,
nosebleeds, impaired sense of
smell and light sensitivity
Research has also pointed to an
increased likelihood of long-term eects,
including various cancers, neurological
disorders, and genetic eects like male
sterility, miscarriage and birth defects,
as well as asthma, diabetes, thyroid
dysfunction and bleeding disorders.
It is also known that microwave
radiation penetrates the bodies of young
people more than adults, and these
youngsters are going to be exposed for
many more years than older people,
so the possible long-term eects on
our young, developing children are of
particular concern.1
Wi-Fi in the hub, as the standard setting it
comes with is already on at full strength.
For older hubs you can just remove the
aerials, but for newer ones, you need to
log in from your connected computer
and change the settings online. If you
look, you can nd a hub with a Wi-Fi on/
off button.
If you want to wire up throughout
the house, use a dLAN system of plugs
that connect to the ethernet through the
electrical wiring. A pair of plugs starts
at 30 or less. But some electrosensitive
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people are sensitive even to dLAN, so put
the sockets on timers and have them turn
off at night.
If you have a family member who
cant live without Wi-Fi, get a hub
with an adjustable power output (only
available on a few hubs), set the output
as low as possible and place it as far away
from people as possible to reduce their
exposure. Put the router on a timer so
that its routinely only powered up when
its likely to be needed and, again, have it
switched off whenever you can.
sINTERACTIVEWHITEBOARDSSOBEWAREOFTHESE
if youre a teacher and electrosensitive.
sALARMSYSTEMSWITHUNITSTHAT
communicate, sometimes continuously,
so either switch these off or replace them
with wired units.
Standard radios dont transmit and
only receive, so theyre the best option
for listening to programmes on the go.
(Satellite radios are an exception. They
transmit.)If youve had an electromagnetic
survey done or rent a meter, you may
nd Wi-Fi signals coming from your
neighbours. You can reduce this kind of
radiation by shielding yourself with a
combination of special paints, wallpapers
and textiles. RESOURCES
Repeatedly streaming 1 Health Phys, 2007; 92: 6218
2 http://icnirp.de; website of the
video or audio is much International Commission on
less energy-efcient than Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP), which set the levels of
downloading it once and microwave intensity standards
replaying it locally. This followed by UK government
will also save you and the
agencies
3 McLean L. The Force: Living Safely
environment from any in a World of Electromagnetic
Pollution. Carlton North, Victoria,
additional exposures to Australia: Scribe Publications,
radiofrequency radiation if 2011: 162
4 http://emfsafetynetwork.org/
youre using wireless. wp-content/uploads/2013/09/
If the programme you Letter-to-SUSD.pdf
want can only be streamed, HEALTH RISKS RESOURCES
1 www.wiinschools.org.uk
then use a fully wired
connection. But check Physicist Guy Hudson is a
your hardware, as a lot of electromagnetic surveyor,
who helps consumers
wired hardware transmits lower their exposure
as a default setting and to excessive radiation
wireless devices transmit and protect themselves
from electrosensitivity,
strongly while streaming. particularly to dirty y
And if youre streaming electricity.
a video, use a fully wired See www.ben-e. en-e.
connection or download co and www.ES- .ES-
the whole video while UK.info for more
information.
keeping well away, and
view it later in ight mode.
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Susan Lake refused to

accept the doctors grave
prognosis for her mother
Lorrie. Heres how she
brought her mum back
from dementia

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n every other regard, it was an ordinary
evening. Susan Lake had decided to take her 77-year-
old mother Lorraine Steinberg to Harvest Bistro, her
favourite restaurant hangout near her home in northern
California.
That sounds great, Lorrie said over the phone.
Where is the Harvest Bistro?
Its near your home, said Susan.On Kings Road. severe osteoporosis. During the rst consultation, Dr
Where is Kings Road? Her mother had been
driving along this road, which was just eight blocks from
her home, for decades.
Susan was shocked by her mothers gross lapses in
memory. Alarmed, she rushed over to her house, but
once she got there, Lorrie not only couldnt remember
much of that telephone conversation, but also seemed
confused about lots of other things too. The last time
Susan had seen her motherjust a few weeks before
shed been ne. Although she had a number of physical
problems, including an underactive thyroid and severe
osteoporosis causing a great deal of back and knee pain,
mentally shed always been very articulate with a sharp
memory. What on earth had happened?
After that evening, Lorrie started getting worse by the
day, forgetting every conversation just a few minutes
after shed nished it. Not long after, she turned to
Susan one night with great puzzlement and asked:
Who are you?
When Susan brought Lorrie to see her doctor of many
years, he told her that her mother was just getting old,
and that she would simply have to accept that nothing
could be done for her memory and cognitive function.
Susan was determined to resist this grim prognosis. And
a nursing home or moving in with Susan or her siblings
was completely out of the questionher mother had
always made it clear she wanted to stay in her own home
and not burden her children.
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Some years before, Susan had had intravenous
chelation therapy to clear her body of heavy metals and,
during the procedure, shed remembered a number of
people saying that chelation therapy helped improve
their memory.I was wondering if something like
chelation would help restore my mothers memory by
increasing the circulation throughout her body and her
brain, said Susan.
She also wanted a second opinion on her mothers
hypoactive thyroid. Her current doctor had insisted
on lowering her thyroid medication and she seemed
exhausted all the time, some days only dragging herself
out of bed at noon.
After much searching, Susan found Dr Martin
Collingsworth (not his real name), a doctor of
integrative medicine who believed he might be able
to help with all of Lorries problems, including her
Collingsworth conrmed
that Lorrie had progressive Lorrie started
dementia and low thyroid
function not being adequately getting worse
dealt with by her current
thyroid medication. by the day,
He carried out a batch of
tests on her and concluded forgetting
it was likely that Lorrie
had suffered some small,
every
undetected strokes, which
may have caused the sudden
conversation
deterioration in cognitive
function.
just a few
The tests also revealed
that Lorrie was severely
minutes after
depleted in minerals and
circulating hormones, and
shed nished it
had severe candidiasisan overgrowth of the yeast
in the bowel. Besides causing a number of digestive
problems, Candida overgrowth can also wreak havoc
with memory and concentration. Other test results
showed certain clear food sensitivities to yeast and yeast
products, baked goods, sugar and dairy products.
Dr Collingsworth explained that such low levels of
both minerals and hormones were contributing to the
brittle bones and cognitive problems. He also suspected
that, like many elderly people, Lorries stomach acid
secretion was less than optimal and so was interfering
with absorption of nutrients. Dr Collingsworth put
Lorrie on pancreatic enzymes and hydrochloric acid
supplements to bolster her digestive stomach acid and
enzyme system, and also started her on twice-daily
mid-morning and mid-afternoon smoothies of rice
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Susan was
calling in at
her mothers
milk and a formula called All One, a
nutritional protein powder derived from house a few
rice and especially rich in antioxidants,
trace minerals, and vitamins C and B; times a day,
B vitamins, said the doctor, are often
very helpful for rectifying problems
sticking
associated with dementia, and the twice-
daily smoothies would deliver nutrients
Post-it notes
in a way that Lorrie could more easily all over her
assimilate. He also had her take some
additional supplements containing fridge and
antioxidants and minerals with her
smoothies. kitchen
Although Dr Collingsworth believed
that Lorries fragile system might not be cabinets
able to handle chelation, he wanted to
help her depleted system get up-and-
running faster with 15- to 20-minute
intravenous infusions of vitamin Susan (left) decided to hire a live-in
caregiver for Lorrie (above right),
C and vitamins B3 (niacin), B6 and eventually employing Catalina
B12all good brain foodinitially (above left), who proved to be a
administering the infusions weekly fantastic boon.
and then gradually offering them every
three weeks.
Dr Collingsworth also prescribed
a higher dose of natural thyroid supplement and supplements and ax seed oil to Lorries daily regime to
low doses of bioidentical hormones, including help tackle her knee pain.
progesterone cream, DHEA (the neurosteroid Next, Dr Collingsworth changed Lorries diet,
dehydroepiandrosterone, plus form of testosterone removing all items she showed a sensitivity to,
and a natural oestrogen. Finally, he added glucosamine, particularly those containing sugar. Susan had noticed
chondroitin, MSM (methylsulphonylmethane) that Lorrie had begun to eat more junk food and, as she
later learned, researchers have called Alzheimers disease
and dementia the third diabetes because those with
Dierent forms of dementia such conditions often suffer insulin resistance in the
Although dementia and Alzheimers tend to be used interchangeably, brain (see WDDTY February 2014).
dementia is actually an umbrella term for many types of conditionswith She was secretly becoming a sugar addict, said
dierent causesthat rob their victims of memory and cognition. Susan,hiding boxes of sweets throughout her
Alzheimers disease, the most common form of dementia, is dened house, so that no one would realize the extent of her
as physical damage to the brain in old age, resulting in major changes consumption.
to reasoning, memory, personality and behaviour. Until recently, the To satisfy Lorries sweet tooth, Dr Collingsworth
only way to distinguish Alzheimers from other types of dementia was by suggested that Susan use stevia, xylitol and foods
post-mortem examination of the brain. A typical AD brain is usually partly sweetened with fruit juices, and avoid both sugar and
atrophied (shrunken), with a buildup of proteins that clump together in articial sweeteners. He also recommended that, with
what are called beta-amyloid plaques, which surround healthy nerve the exception of eggs, which could be eaten at any time,
cells, and neurobrillary tangles, which develop inside the neurons and Lorrie be limited to plant-based dietary protein three
eventually replace them. Without these brain lesions, the condition isnt days a week and animal protein two days a week. All
true Alzheimers. food was to be cooked in glass, ceramic or enamel-
The second most common type of dementia is vascular dementia, coated cast iron, while all pots made of aluminium,
where victims suer an interruption of the brains blood supply. This is which has been linked with Alzheimers disease, were to
usually due to mini-strokes, which cause brain cells to die. be strictly avoided.
These two conditions can now sometimes be distinguished from each
Susan launched Lorrie on this strict regime, calling
other by brain scans using either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or
in at her mothers house a few times a day and sticking
positron emission tomography (PET).
Post-it notes all over her refrigerator and kitchen
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To Susans amazement, Lorrie was
able to describe a meal shed had the
night before. She remembered the
decor of the restaurant and even the
surly attitude of the waiter
cabinets to remind her mother about timings. Even
though Lorrie usually forgot why she was taking the
supplements, she remembered enough to know she had
a problem with her memory, and that the drinks and
pills would help to recover it, so for that reason alone, she
was eager to comply.
Susan had little expectation of success; after all, Lorrie
had forgotten about the rst consultation with Dr
Collingsworth the moment theyd left his ofce. But at
the very least, the regime would give her energy levels
and immune system a needed boost. And after two
The second brain
A fundamental aspect of Lorries recovery was improving her digestive
system. Scientists often refer to the gut as a second brain, and now theyve
discovered why. New research at the California Institute of Technology in
Pasadena and University College Cork in Ireland has demonstrated that the
good-guy bacteria in your gut produces thousands of chemicals, many
of which, such as serotonin, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and
dopamine, are necessary for proper signalling in the brain.
In lab studies, mice bred with no exposure to these friendly
bacteria have deciencies in memory and emotion, and even
display autistic behaviours; when their brains are examined, theyre
found to have changes in fundamental brain chemistry, including a
lack of certain molecules like neurotrophic factor proteins which are
essential for forming new connections in the brain.
Other studies show that mice suering from anxiety have
dierent gut ora than do healthy mice. When scientists looked
closer, they discovered that these good-guy bacteria change
the expression of certain receptors in the brain via the vagus
nerve, the superhighway between the gut and the brain,
and also via the immune system.
Researchers have carried out preliminary studies
suggesting that a variety of these friendly bacteria may help
treat a number of dierent kinds of mental illness, including
depression, autism and anxiety, at least in animals.
John Cryan, professor of neuroscience, and Timothy Dinan, professor
of psychiatry, and both at University College Cork involved in the
research, are among the vanguard studying the eects of psychobiotics
on humans. Theyre currently looking at the gut ora of patients with
severe depression to see if they are signicantly altered; the team is also
launching a study using the probiotic Lactobacillus brevis to treat anxiety in
healthy volunteers.
Both recommend cocktails of bacteria as likely to be more eective
than single strains; such cocktails include those present in fermented milk
products like ker (see WDDTY February 2014).
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months, Lorrie did show some evidence of increased
energy levels and alertness, particularly after drinking
her smoothies.
Besides nutritional deciencies, Lorries memory
was most profoundly affected by stress. As Susan was
to discover, if her mother had any kind of prolonged
anxiety, her memory would plummet, as it would if
she were worried about anything or anyone. Any type
of illness worse than a cold also seemed to affect her
ability to think clearly. But a sense of helplessness had
the worst effect of all, so Susan learned that some of the
most important medicine was to help her mother feel
independent and empowered.
The rst true breakthrough came almost three
months to the day after theyd started the programme
while in consultation with Dr Collingsworth. Lorrie
was describing a meal shed had the night before at a
new restaurant and, to Susans amazement, was able to
remember the decor of the restaurant and even the surly
attitude of the waiter. She was nally remembering!
Once theyd left the doctors ofce, Susan paid a visit
to the restaurant to satisfy her own curiosity about
the episode and, in fact, all the details her mother had
recountedfrom the menu to the interior design of the
restaurantwere correct.
Her mind would not have retained this information
even a few weeks before, said Susan.The programme
was working!
Although Lorrie was improving, she still had issues
with her osteoporosis, which was so severe that her chin
was almost level with her collarbone. One night, Lorrie
went out at night with her walker and fell face down.
It was two hours before one of her neighbours, a night
worker, discovered her lying on top of a gutter.
There was also the fact that she was again indulging
in her guilty pleasure, sneaking foods with added sugar,
which seemed to have an immediate adverse effect on
her memory. Even a few sugary desserts had a big impact
on her ability to remember.
Susan decided to hire a live-in caregiver for Lorrie,
eventually employing Catalina, who proved to be a
fantastic boon. Not only did she keep Lorrie physically
safe and help her stick to the dietary programme, but
she also provided a good deal of stimulation, taking her
out every day for walks, drives and to the movies. At the
time of her rst consultation with Dr Collingsworth,
Lorrie had been barely able to walk half a block, but not
long after Catalinas arrival, she was regularly walking six
blocks a day.
Catalinas greatest contribution was to help reignite
many of Lorries girlhood passions. As a young woman,
Lorrie had been a pianist and opera singer whod
studied at the Metropolitan Opera House in New
York, but like many married women in the 1950s, she
believed she had to give up her career to be a good wife
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What else to try

Besides the programme adopted by Lorrie,
and mother and, although shed attended consider making these lifestyle changes:
many operas, she hadnt played or sung Banish sugar. Before her treatment, Lorrie
music for more than 20 years.
One day when Susan paid her mother was a sugarholic, which may have aggravated
a visit, she came upon Lorrie sight- her condition, as processed foods are increasingly
reading a piece of sheet music, holding implicated in dementia and
it in one hand while playing a fairly Alzheimers.
complicated passage rapidly with
the other hand and singing along. Be stimulated. Do crossword puzzles, play games
It was like a miracle, said Susan. like Sudoku or Monopoly and watch or read
Three months after Are you one of whodunitsanything that keeps your mind
my daughters?, she was playing and engaged.
singing arias!
The knee pain was improving too. Feel inspired and uplifted. Listen to beautiful music or watch
While X-rays taken a few years before powerfully aecting lms.
showed only a tiny amount of
cartilage in her knee and mostly
connected. As Susan Lake puts it, Positive
Get con
bone on bone, X-rays taken a year companionship is vital to strengthening a fragile mind...
com
later showed that the cartilage in her Many people start going o the deep end if they feel
Ma
knees had measurably thickened. useless or unwanted.
us
Lorries improvement carried on
for six more years. She continued Stay uncluttered. Orderly spaces can help those with
Sta
to play and sing music, and go memory challenges and prevent them from feeling
mem
to restaurants and visit friends overwhelmed.
ove
accompanied by Catalina. During
her training as a singer in her
Remove amalgam llings, which have been
youth, shed also learned several foreign implicated in dementia, but only use a dentist highly
languages, and with her rekindled interest experienced in the proper procedure.
in music, she began to practise speaking
Identify allergies and food sensitivities and address ress them. These can
the Italian, French and Russian shed
learned in her youth. also cause brain fog.
In late December 2001, aged 84, Lori Get your hearing and vision tested. ed. Both aect
developed an infection that wouldnt heal, cognition.
which eventually turned into meningitis
and claimed her life. Stay in the light. Susan hears from m many
Nevertheless, Susan feels grateful she correspondents who say that spending ding
was able to help her mother enjoy the nal more time in light-lled rooms helps ps their
years of her life so fully; she also learned so
memory.
much in her own quest to help her mother
than she now offers help to others with
relatives suffering with memory loss and
dementia.
I never imagined she would spend her nal years 85 are spared it, and many more might too if they knew
singing and playing the piano, speaking some languages the basic principles of prevention and treatment, says
that she had learned sixty years before and going to the Susan.The old belief that every mind and body must
movies twice a week, says Susan.After watching Mum deteriorate with age may someday be seen as an ancient
return to her singing and music, I know that much of the superstition.
loneliness, isolation, depression and helplessness that can Lynne McTaggart
precede and accompany dementia can be replaced by an
overall pattern of improvement. Additional help for dementia
Susan Lake, a practising hypnotherapist, wrote Bringing
If my mother, who had a complicated health situation, Mom Back from Dementia to help other families with a
could have as much improvement as she did, then it looks loved one suering from dementia. To get hold of your
promising for others. copy of the book or to contact her, visit her website:
www.backfromdementia.com.
Senile dementia is not as inevitable as many people
might imagine: between 25 and 50 per cent of people over
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Geriatric junkies
Half our elderly population takes two or more drugs, causing side-eects that get mistaken for
actual conditions. But you can avoid these interactions by following these 12 steps or opting for
certain alternatives, says Harald Gaier
Q Both my parents are quite elderlyin
their early 80s now. They saw their GP
a few years ago with what we all thought
were just very minor problems, and
they both came back with prescriptions
for some medications. They have been
taking those medications exactly as
directed but, after a while, other health
problems appeared. They went back to
the GP and both of them were prescribed
some additional drugs, which they have
also dutifully taken as instructed. Then
Drug interactions to watch out for
DRUG COMBINATION
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
+ non-steroidal anti-inammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) for joint pain
Antacids + iron salts
Benzodiazepines + alcohol
Beta-blockers + prazosin (Hypovase, Minipress;
for high blood pressure, benign prostatic
hypertrophy and Raynauds phenomenon)
Beta-blockers + NSAIDs for joint pain
Cimetidine (Tagamet) + procainamide (for
abnormal heartbeats like atrial brillation)
Clonidine (Dixarit) + tricyclic antidepressants Avoid taking these at the same time
Digoxin + quinidine
Digoxin + tetracycline
Digoxin + anticholinergics
Lithium + thiazide
Salicylates (Aspirin) + warfarin
Theophyllines (bronchodilators) + beta-blockers
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some further problems arose which
they again discussed with the GP. To my
astonishment, they were given yet more
drugs to take, while none of the older
ones were taken away. This very recently
happened once more . . . and ended with
still more drugs. Is this a case of drugs
producing side-effects and more drugs
given to quell those side-effects, which
produce their own adverse reactions,
necessitating yet more drugs?
T.D., PhD, Norwich
WHAT TO DO
Check blood pressure on day 1 of taking the NSAID
Take iron several hours before the antacid (preferably in
liquid form)
Avoid alcohol
Take these drugs as far apart as possible and monitor
blood pressure changes on standing
Check blood pressure
Reduce dosage of procainamide by one-third before
starting cimetidine
Avoid taking these at the same time
Avoid taking these at the same time
Use liquid or rapidly dissolving digoxin preparations
Loop diuretics like furosemide, bumetanide and torsemide
(Lasix, Bumex and Demadex) are preferable to thiazide,
and careful reduction of lithium dosage may be necessary
Avoid taking these at the same time
Avoid beta-blockers in patients with reactive airways
diseases like wheezing and asthma
A Since you havent specied what drugs
your parents were prescribed and
are now taking, I am unable to respond
specically to your parents problem(s).
But if your elderly parents need to stay on
orthodox drugs, here are some guidelines
that you and they should bear in mind.
Polypharmacybeing prescribed more
than one drug at a timeis common
among the elderly because of the presumed
presence of multiple disorders. Around
half of the elderly take several prescribed or
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs at the same
time and often for long periods of time. As
you suspected, many of the so-called diseases
diagnosed arise from drug interactions that
are perhaps being overlooked by both the
GP and pharmacist. And adding more drugs
only compounds the original problem.
Check out the table on the left for a
summary of the most common drug
interactions seen with the drugs usually
prescribed to the elderly and how to manage
them in older people.
The highest use of medications is among
the institutionalized elderly. The average
nursing-home patient is said to receive
eight different drugs a day. In the case of the
average mobile elderly person, it is seven
different drugs a day (four on prescription
and three OTC). This is not only due to the
multiple illnesses older people are thought
to have, but also because elderly patients
are often consulting a number of doctors at
the same time. In the case of your parents,
though, it sounds as if they always consult
the same GP.
There are yet other adverse drug reactions
as well as drug-withdrawal syndromes,
such as angina pectoris from suddenly
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 ALTERNATIVES

Alternative ways to help

your elderly parents
Osteopathic manipulative therapy (to
help range of motion, respiratory and
muscle energy problems) and particularly
the craniosacral technique, including CV4
compression, are invaluable treatments
for the elderly.1
Homeopathy oers what I have found
to be a reliable multisystemic remedy
for the complaints of growing old
Acidum Sarcolacticumwhich I use at a
12CH potency to good eect. Its clinical
keynotes, revealed in experimental
provings on healthy subjects, all point to
problems of ageing and include multiple
joint degeneration (such as arthritis),
general asthenia (abnormal physical
weakness or lack of energy), pruritus
(itching), keratotic eczema (horny skin
rash) and frequent nighttime urination.2

stopping beta-blockers, hypertension due

to stopping calcium-channel blockers
and even withdrawal symptoms due to
stopping addictive drugs like narcotics
and benzodiazepine. There are also other,
12 steps to avoiding drug side-eects extraneous hazards like the increased risk of
a fractured hip with benzodiazepine use.
But probably the most common
 Make sure there is a clear diagnosis backed by laboratory tests before a contributory factor among the elderly is
prescription has been issued when medical practitioners inappropriately
prescribe a drug to treat an unrecognized
 Keep a careful record of the patients drug history drug effectfor example, giving a tricyclic
antidepressant for depression due to a
 Read package inserts to nd out how the drug works in the body beta-blocker or a powerful tranquillizer for
 Check the labels axed by the pharmacist benzodiazepine-related agitation.

REFERENCES
 Ask to have the lowest working dosages for elderly patients 1 AAOJ, 2005; 18: 1620
2 J Am Inst Homeopath, 1966;
 Simplify the drug regimen and insist on a regular review of the drugs to 159: 34
FURTHER READING
make sure theyre all still necessary Ann Intern Med, 1991; 114: 95666
Ann Pharmacother, 1989; 23: 84754
 Avoid polypharmacy whenever possible N Engl J Med, 1991; 324: 132631
Geriatrics, 1989; 44: 5761, 64
Prescribing for the elderly. British
Use medication containers like egg boxes when preparing daily doses National Formulary. London: BMA,
2000; 39: 167

Instruct the whole family on the correct drug regimens
 Return old medicines to the pharmacy or at least get them out of the house
Harald Gaier, one of the UKs leadingg
 Be aware of the risk of overdose in elderly patients known to have psychiatric experts on alternative medicine
and a registered naturopath,
conditions osteopath, homeopath and
herbalist, practises at The Allergy and Nutrition Clinic,
Above all, recognizeand make sure the elderly patients know this too 22 Harley Street, London. Visit his website at www.
that medicines can cause as well as alleviate illness. drgaier.com.
If you have a question for our Medical Detective, write
to us at the usual address or email
letters@wddty.co.uk.

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1 Evid Based Complement Alternat
natural-remedy company A.Vogel is Med, 2012; 2012: 740813
made from extracts of freshly harvested, 2 Altern Med Rev, 2006; 11: 526;
Sleep, 1998; 21: 5015; Sleep, 1990;
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GOOD N
NUTRITION
Doctors reckon we get all the nutrition our
body needs from eating a balanced diet. But
most of us dont eat a balanced diet, and
those of us who do arent getting the same
nutrients from foods that our forefathers
did. As a result, many of us are nutritionally
VITAMINS
Fat-soluble vitamins
VITAMIN WHAT IT DOES
A (retinol)/beta- Regulates the immune 800
carotene system and helps protect mcg
against bacteria and
viruses
D (calciferol) Helps maintain levels of
calcium and phosphorus
in the blood
E (tocopherol) In alpha-tocopherol
form, a vital antioxidant
that helps protect against
several cancers, and may
help protect against hay
fever and asthma
K Helps blood clot. Also
helps the healthy
functioning of the
kidney,aids bone growth
and repair
Water-soluble vitamins
C (ascorbic acid) The most important
antioxidant, its vital
for healthy immune
functioning. It protects
against heart disease,
and aids tissue growth
and wound healing. It is
good for stress, and at
very high doses, given
intravenously, it may
ght cancer
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Your KEY
mcg/ug: micrograms (1 million
mcg = 1 gram)
mg: milligrams (1 thousand mg
complete = 1 gram)
n/a: not available
RDA: Recommended Daily
guide to Allowance, the minimum
amounts recommended by UK
health authorities to prevent
good nutrition
deciencies
RDI: Recommended Daily
Intake, the minimum amounts
recommended by US health
authorities to prevent
decient. Take a look at our chart to see deciencies
the vitamins, minerals and acids that work SONA: Suggested Optimal
together for a healthy body and mind. The Nutritional Allowance,
chart also lists the amounts you need to be developed by Dr Emanuel
taking, the tell-tale signs of a deciency, Cheraskin to maintain good
health
and their food sources.
SYMPTOMS OF DIETARY NOT MANY PEOPLE
RDA RDI SONA
DEFICIENCY SOURCES KNOW THIS
900 3750 Measles, poor vision or Retinol, a form of Zinc helps you absorb A
mcg mcg night blindness, dry eyes A, in liver and eggs.
Also in carrots, sweet
potatoes, spinach,
broccoli,asparagus
5 mcg 10 mcg 500 Rickets, bone pain, Sunshine, cod liver oil Could help people with
mcg muscle weakness, hearing loss
cardiovascular disease,
cancer, asthma
12 mg 15 mg 60 mg Loss of physical Vegetable oils, nuts, Make sure you take
coordination, green leafy vegetables the natural form of
impaired immune alpha- tocopherol or
system,retinopathy tocotrienols
(acute eye damage)
75 80 n/a Osteoporosis, heavy Dark green leafy For patients on warfarin,
mcg mcg menstrual bleeding, gum vegetables, green tea, low-dose (50-150 mcg/
bleeding, easy bruising cheese day) K supplements may
help stabilize the bloods
clotting factor
80 mg 60 mg 750 Spontaneous bleeding, Citrus fruits, berries, Adding a little vitamin
mg dry scaly skin, bleeding broccoli, brussels C to your diet may help
gums, gum disease, sprouts, cabbage, you live longer; its that
frequent colds,persistent peppers important
infections
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VITAMIN WHAT IT DOES RDA
B1 (thiamine) Improves circulation, 1.1 mg 1.5 mg
digestion and brain
function. An antioxidant
that protects against the
worst excesses of alcohol
and smoking
B2 (riboavin) Helps maintain healthy 1.4 mg 1.7 mg
skin, nails and hair.
Essential for production
of red blood cells.May
help ease migraine
B3 (niacin) Regulates blood sugar 16 mg 20 mg
levels, lowers cholesterol
and improves circulation
B6 (pyridoxine) Good for morning 1.4 mg 2 mg
sickness and nausea
when pregnant.Keeps
the immune and nervous
systems healthy
B12 Helps maintain healthy 2.5
nerve cells and red blood mcg
cells
Folic acid (B9) Helps produce and 200
maintain new cells, mcg
especially important
during pregnancy and
for infants
Biotin (B7) It is essential for the 50
utilization of fats and mcg
amino acids, and helps
keep skin, nails and hair
healthy
MINERALS
Calcium Plays a vital role in 800
growth of strong bones, mg
gums and teeth. It also
keeps your heart working
healthily
Phosphorus An essential mineral 1250
needed by every cell in mg
the body.Around 85 per
cent used in bones
Magnesium Helps keep heart rhythm 420
steady, maintains muscle mg
and nerve functioning,
and keeps bones strong
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GOOD NUTRITION
SYMPTOMS OF DIETARY NOT MANY PEOPLE
RDI SONA
DEFICIENCY SOURCES KNOW THIS
12.5 Sensory symptoms, Brown rice, egg yolks, Becomes more
mg shaky hands sh, lean pork, milk, important as you age
whole grains, nuts,
broccoli, raisins
12.5 Sore tongue and lips, Organic meats, cheese, Works well with vitamin
mg peeling or cracked lips, egg yolks, yoghurt, milk, A to improve digestive
greasy red, scaly skin on poultry, leafy vegetables, system, and helps the
face and side of nose broccoli body absorb B3, B6
and iron
50 mg Sore and painful tongue Organ meats, poultry, People who are
nuts, whole grains (not depressed, anxious or
corn), sh, milk suering from dementia
are often low in B3
12.5 Inability to remember Cereals, beans, meat, Important if youre
mg dreams, cervical sh, bananas, potatoes eating fewer calories
dysplasia, carpal
tunnel syndrome,
dermatitis,sore tongue,
depression
6 mcg 12.5 Premature greying hair, Fish, milk, dairy, meat, Deciency is rare, even in
mcg tingling and numbness tempeh, miso vegetarians. Most at risk
in hands and feet, are children and babies
pernicious anaemia,
fatigue, constipation,
weight loss
400 400 Painful sore tongue, Leafy greens such as Best to supplement with
mcg mcg gum disease, cervical spinach, dried beans and B6, B12 and C
dysplasia peas, cereals and grains
30 75 Hair loss, poor skin, bad Cheese, organ meats, Long-term use of
mcg mcg nails eggs,nuts, broccoli, antibiotics reduces levels
sweet potatoes,oatmeal of biotin
1000 700 Numbness in ngers, Tofu, dark green, leafy The average womans
mg mg convulsions, arrhythmia vegetables, sardines, diet is decient in
(irregular heart beat), salmon, almonds calcium
osteoporosis, easy
fractures
1000 200 No obvious symptoms Meat, sh, dairy, pulses, If your diet is rich in
mg mg beans, almonds, eggs protein and calcium,
youre probably eating
enough phosphorus
400 350 Brittle nails, hyperactivity Green vegetables You cant get your daily
mg mg in children, tender (especially spinach), requirement from any
calf muscles, PMS, nuts, seeds one food
persistent diarrhoea,
shaky hands, high blood
pressure,sensitivity to
light
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 TRITION
GOOD NUTRITION

SYMPTOMS OF DIETARY NOT MANY PEOPLE

VITAMIN WHAT IT DOES RDA RDI SONA
DEFICIENCY SOURCES KNOW THIS
Potassium Maintains healthy blood n/a n/a 180 Muscle pain, Dried fruits, vegetables, High doses can cause
pressure levels mg cramps,constipation, nuts hyperkalaemia, where
palpitations the kidneys cant cope
with the load
Zinc Supports a healthy 10 mg 15 mg 25 mg Loss of taste or appetite, Oysters, red meat, In men, zinc levels are
immune system, helps poor night vision, stretch beans, nuts, whole higher in the prostate
heal wounds, maintains marks, hyperactivity, grains, dairy than in any other part of
your sense of taste and poor healing, frequent the body
smell, and is needed for colds, persistent
DNA synthesis infections
Iron Essential for transporting 14 mg 18 mg 15 mg Pale tongue, hair Meat, sh, lentils High levels of iron may
oxygen around the loss, itchy skin, cold contribute to Parkinsons
body, usually through intolerance, brittle nails, disease
haemoglobin, the restless legs, tires easily,
protein in red blood cells little endurance
Copper Essential for healthy 900 700 ug n/a No obvious symptoms Organ meats, shellsh, Copper levels can rise
immune system ug nuts, seeds dramatically in women
functioning on the Pill or taking HRT
Manganese Important for wound 2.3 mg 2 mg 10 mg Wounds that are slow to Whole grains, nuts, tea, Its nutritionally
healing heal,bone loss leafy vegetables essential, and yet
potentially toxic. Its
name derives from Greek
for magic
Chromium It seems to keep the 40 120 100 Cataracts, sugar cravings, Meats, whole grains, Levels fall from the age of
heart and arteries mcg mcg mcg low blood sugar, blood- bran, green beans, 40.People who die from
healthy sugar swings broccoli coronary artery disease
almost always have low
levels
Selenium Protects cells from 55 70 50 Cancer or family Plant foods, Brazil nuts, Gastrointestinal
free radical damage. mcg mcg mcg history of cancer, walnuts problems such as
Helps healthy immune cardiomyopathy (heart Crohns prevent proper
system and thyroid gland muscle disease) absorption of selenium
functioning
Iodine Essential for healthy 150 150 125 Thyroid swelling, Seafood, wakame Iodine deciency
thyroid functioning mcg mcg mcg hypothyroidism, goitre seaweed most common cause
of preventable brain
damage
ACIDS
Non-essential fatty acids
Coenzyme Q10 Converts nutrients into n/a n/a n/a Poor heart function, lack Sardines, mackerel, pork, People with Lyme
energy.Normalizes blood of stamina walnuts, spinach disease need up to 300
pressure, improves mg of CoQ10 daily
exercise tolerance,
and increases general
immunity
Essential fatty acids
Omega-3 (sh oil, Helps prevent heart and n/a n/a n/a Inammatory diseases Oily sh, cod liver oil Helps balance omega-6
cod liver oil - EPA/ artery disease by keeping such as Crohns and intake from vegetable
DHA) blood triglycerides in rheumatoid arthritis oils. Imbalance linked to
check inammation and even
schizophrenia
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primrose oil - GLA) prostaglandin E1, which raised cholesterol,itchy usually from vegetable should take two units of
has anti-inammatory skin, eczema, PMS oils omega-3 for every one of
qualities, and may help omega-6
thin the blood and dilate
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Had I been any Jacqui was back in hospitalthis time

she chose a different onebecause an
abscess had developed on her bladder,

older, I would
which had become infected after the burst
appendix. The abscess was drained under
local anaesthesia, which Jacqui described
as excruciatingly painful, and she had an

have died from eight-day stay and yet more antibiotics.

On her return home, her kidney function
fell to a dangerously low level. Had she

kidney failure been much older, doctors said later, she

Jacqui Martin and her herbalist,
Afah Hamilton, were sure something was
very wrongbut they couldnt get the doctors to take it seriously
would have died of kidney failure. As it was,
Afah gave her herbs that helped restore the
kidneys to healthier levels. Antibiotics can
cause permanent kidney damage but, as
Jacqui said,nobody had bothered to tell me.
What had caused the appendix to become
inamed in the rst place? Afah had

I
f youve ever wondered about the
difference between conventional and
alternative medicine, consider the
experiences of Jacqui Martin. Jacqui, 55, is a
very talented photographer and artist who
has been unable to work because of relentless
health problems.
She started to suffer from adrenal fatigue
when her 14-year-old daughter went
missing, which happened several years
after an acrimonious separation from her
husband. All of this sent her levels of cortisol,
the stress hormone, sky high, and this may
have had a bearing on what happened next.
Around two years ago, she started to suffer
intermittent excruciating pain around her
appendix area. She went to see renowned
herbalist Afah Hamilton, who happens
to work close by her Sussex home. Afah
suspected gallstones, so she told Jacqui to
drink olive oil and lemon juice regularly for
24 hours. Sure enough, she passed quite a
few stones.
But Afah was concerned that something
more was going on. She asked Jacquis GP to
arrange some ultrasound scans and urged
the sonographer to pay close attention to
the images. Jacqui was told the scans showed
nothing to worry about. But she kept
going back to Afah with more stomach
complaints, Afah kept recommending olive
Afah visited Jacqui
several times in hospital
and wryly observed
that she [Jacqui] was
the most intelligent
person on the ward
82 WDDTY | MARCH 2014
oil and lemon, and Jacqui kept passing more
and more stones.
Eventually she photographed the stones
and gave the photo to the local hospitals
gastroenterologist, who accused Jacqui of
making the whole thing up!
Then, one night, the pain became
unbearable and she developed a fever. The
following day and after struggling to get to
the surgery of the GP, who refused to visit her,
she was rushed to hospital. The doctors there
gave her an anti-nausea drug, but she reacted
badly to itjust as her medical records said
she would.
Partially recovered, she was operated on
the following day for acute appendicitis. The
surgeon was astonished that the radiologists
hadnt spotted that the appendix was
dangerously enlarged. Despite its size, the
surgeon elected to remove it by keyhole
surgeryand it burst as he was removing it
because the incision was too small for it to
pass through.
Jacqui awoke to nd a drain in her
abdomen, and was put on the hardcore
antibiotics gentamicin and co-amoxiclav,
even though there was a serious danger she
would react badly to both. Unconcerned,
the hospital sent her home, only to have
her return 48 hours later suffering from
sepsis. While at home, Jacqui suffered pain
in her kidneys, pain when urinating and an
inability to walk properly.
Afah visited Jacqui several times in
hospital and wryly observed that she [Jacqui]
was the most intelligent person on the
ward. After six days, she discharged herself
as the doctors wanted to give her a double-
dose of gentamicin, as they were condent
her kidneys could take it.
Eight days after discharging herself,
early on recognized that Jacqui was wheat-
intolerant and had removed cereal grains
from her diet. She believes Jacquis appendix
became infected because of too much sugar
and/or a carbohydrate-rich diet.You are
more likely to suffer from appendicitis or a
gut problem from either, she said.
However, when Afah and Jacqui shared
their concerns about gluten with doctors,
they were dismissed as talking nonsense.
And that was pretty much the attitude
that Jacqui faced throughout her various
hospital stays. She was treated as though she
was an hysteric, or was imagining things
or just making it all up. The senior doctor
even laughingly told the junior doctors
following him on his rounds that the herbs
had probably caused all her problems in
the rst placewhen, of course, virtually
everything that had happened to Jacqui had
been doctor-induced.
The litany of medical mistakes is long.
They failed to spot an inamed appendix
on the ultrasound scans; they wouldnt
acknowledge she had gallstones (despite
photographic evidence) or that she had
a wheat intolerance as, apparently, such a
thing doesnt exist; they failed to even bother
reading her medical notes where they would
have seen she is allergic to a number of drugs;
they performed keyhole surgery when it was
clearly inappropriateand had she been any
older, they probably would have killed her.
Today Jacqui is slowly regaining
her strength, she is attending a pain-
management clinic, and she continues to
take herbs, intravenous B12 and coenzyme
Q10 supplements. She has much of her old
sparkle back and is quick to laughbut
Afah thinks that may be because the only
other option would be to cry.
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