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Nocturia – A Simple Remedy That Works

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Nocturia
Do you suffer from nocturia?
I used to get up, 3-4 times a night, every night to pee and the quality of my sleep really suffered. As a result I will be quite drowsy in the course of the day.
Here is a simple remedy that works for me.

First, I will describe a Japanese research finding that pointed out a cause of nocturia and which suggested a simple remedy.  Their suggested remedy is not quite practical for me but the research finding got me thinking.
I will then describe my own experience and my own simple remedy which works for me. I now have a full night of uninterrupted sleep for a week now, since I began this simple technique. I hope it works for you too.

Japanese researchers found that we have a second “bladder”… our lower legs particularly the calves. There is a lot of water retention in our lower legs which then flows back into our urinary bladder at night when we lie down. Yoshida Masaki, the Assistant Director of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology advised raising the feet for about 30 minutes each afternoon to reduce the water retention so that we pee in the afternoon/evening before we go to sleep.
That does not seem practical for me. Then I recall that I hardly go to the toilet when I am on a long overnight flight. So I suppose that when I sleep in the airplane seat with my feet lower than my bladder, the water retained in the calves do not flow back to the urinary bladder.
Now I sleep semi-upright in my favourite TV couch with my feet lower down. For 5 straight nights now, I have slept right through the night without getting up to pee. See the photos on how I sleep every night now.

NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE YOUR SEAT HAS LUMBAR SUPPORT TO AVOID BACKACHE PROBLEM! 

 

 

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How To Stop Hiccups

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Who has not suffered an inconvenient,  irritating, embarrassing hiccup which often is untimely?    Yes, everyone has had to endure it at one time or another.

What causes this annoyance? 

Apparently, there are   various reasons but probably the most common  one is when we eat too quickly and especially when we are nervous or excited. But who cares what causes it? You are here now because you are intrigued by the  title  and just want to know how to stop the  *&$# hiccups.

Here’s how to stop the hiccups

Disclaimer: This is something that I accidentally discovered which works wonder for me. I have not seen this method described anywhere else. It may not work for you, but why not give it a try? You have nothing to lose and I hope you will  feedback to us if it does work for you.,

When the annoying hiccups start, just pinch your left thumb at the joint with your right thumb and forefinger, then apply pressure and rub /twist at the joint working down to the neck of the left thumb.  Do that for a minute or so, then change to the right thumb, rubbing and twisting with your left thumb and forefinger. Do that for a minute or so.  Have the hiccups gone away? If not repeat until they disappear. It shouldn’t take you more than 5 minutes.

 

 

Write and tell us if it works for you!

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Natural Treatment for Cancer

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Dr Stallion Chan gave a talk to a full house at the Subang Jaya Buddhist Association’s main hall on 25-Aug-2006. Dr Chan made a startling and compelling case on a natural treatment for Cancer based on collagen, papaya and Vitamin B17.

According to Dr Chan, the body has a natural defence against cancer cells if the body is healthy with a strong digestive system. The pancreatic enzyme of a healthy digestive system can control cancerous tumours and was first recorded in 1906 by embryologist Dr. John Beard who wrote that pancreatic enzyme is one of the body’s defences against cancer and would be useful as a cancer treatment. Dr Chan suggested that a healthy body with a healthy and strong digestive system would secrete the necessary pancreatic enzyme that would help inhibit the formation of cancerous cells. A cancer cell protects itself from the human immune system with a protein shell which can be dissolved by the pancreatic enzyme.

If that be so, how then can we get supplementary pancreatic enzymes if we need them? The answer to this is the remarkable papaya which has an enzyme called papain which aids the digestion of protein. Dr Chan pointed out that the beneficial effects of papaya is aready well-known amongst the indigenous peoples of the varous countries where papaya thrives; from its use as a contraceptive to its curative property for cancer.

In addition to papaya, Dr Chan also suggested that cancer could be in part caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B17, very much like scurvy is simply caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C. When purified for cancer treatment, Vitamin B17 is known as Laetrile. However, this is a banned substance in many countries including USA, UK and Malaysia because Vitamin B17 is related to cynide and is very toxic in the wrong dosage. However, Dr Chan contends that this is as close to a magic bullet for cancer as we will ever find. Laetrile is routinely administered in Mexico for the treatment of cancer. Fortunately, Vitamin B17 can be found naturally in many fruit seeds especially apricot seeds.

In summary, Dr Stallion Chan advocates the following approach to treating Cancer:
1. Strengthen the Digestive Sysytem.
As the first line of defence in the battle against Cancer, Dr Chan offers a prescription of restorative tonic to boost the digestive system. For now, the prescription is in Mandarin, in this PDF file, (click to download) which most Chinese medical shops or “sin-seh” will know how to prepare from Dr Chan’s prescription.

2. Collagen Therapy
Dr Chan said that the cancer cells, in their natural state, will spread very fast in the body. In order to slow down the growth and spreading of the tumour, it will be helpful to wrap the tumour in collagen to contain the cancerous cells, until the pancreatic enzymes or alternatively the enzyme from papaya and Vitamin B17 can destroy them. Collagen is a fibrous protein found in cartilage and other connective tissue. One way to supplement the collagen in the body is to consume animal cartilages, eg. shark cartilage.

3. Papaya Therapy
The papaya is an excellent source of enzymes, minerals and vitamins (A, C, B complex and E).
Boil 1 or 2 papaya leaves and simmer for about an hour, and drink the resulting soup/tea. The mature green papaya (ie. skin is green, but the flesh is already red) can be used whole with skin, flesh and seeds and blended , by itself or with other fresh fruits, to drink. The mature green papaya and seeds are also reputed to be able to get rid of undesirable parasites in the intestines.

4. Vitamin B17 Therapy
Dr Chan suggests eating apricot seeds both as a preventive therapy as well as part of the curative treatment for cancer.
As a preventive measure, one should consume about 7-10 seeds a day, and this can be gradually increased when used as part of a curative treatment.

Dr Stallion Chan’s resume is listed below.
For supplementary reading, Free2Consult recommends the following links:
http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/bodcurforcan.html
http://www.vitaminb17.org/
http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk/
http://www.cancer-prevention.net/
http://www.1cure4cancer.com/continue_pp2.htm
http://www.naturaltherapycenter.com/pages/Natural-Cancer-Protocols.html
http://www.frot.co.nz/wheels/apricots.htm
http://www.caring4cancer.com

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Cancer: Prevention and Cure
A combination of effective treatment modalities
Speaker : Dr. Stallion Chan (BHMS)

Outline of talk:
– Causes of cancer: triggering factors & root cause
– The structure of a tumour
– Wrapping the tumour with collagen
– Papaya enzyme: digesting cancer cells
– Papaya leaf: natural chemotherapy
– The magic bullet: Vitamin B-17
– Effective treatment & prevention modalities

Resume:
– Graduated in 1979 from USM with Sains & Education degree BSc (Hons)
– Graduated in 2004 from Homeo Research & Educational Institute (for Asean Countries) with the degree Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS)
– Studies many fields of treatment methods, including naturopathy, nutrition, iridology, herbs for the treatment of cancer.

Experiences:
– started using naturopathy & iridology in cancer treatment in 1992
– in 2004 started using homeopathy & combination modalities in treating cancer
– Given a series of talks on health & cancer treatment in various agencies such as health organizations, schools, factories, etc.
– Giving free consultation on cancer treatment

You can contact Dr Stallion Chan at:
Elixir Herbal Centre
263, Taman Sultan Abdul Halim,
Jalan Tanjung Bendahara,
05300 Alor Setar,
Kedah.e-mail: cgh_8263@streamyx.comTel: 04-7312263
HP: 012-4671621

There is a CA Centre in Penang, operated by Dr. Chris Teo for a purely herbal treatment.

CA Care ( www.cacare.com )
5, Lebuhraya Glugor,
11600 Penang.
e-mail: chris@cacare.com
Tel: 04-6595881
Fax: 04-6580422 / 6573437

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Urena Lobata: A natural remedy for chronic renal failure.

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Urena Lobata: A natural remedy for chronic renal failure.

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Update:

My mum-in-law passed away on May 8, 2010, at 90, because of old age; not because of her kidney. She had a good and healthy life for the 22 years since the doctors gave up on her. We sincerely hope this may help others in the same predicament.

My mother-in-law had chronic renal failure of both kidneys back in 1988. She was 68 then and she’s still alive and perky today at 89 (April 2009).

One kidney was declared completely failed and the other had only 25% functionality left.

She was put on various antibiotics which gave her bad reactions and she also had bed sores due to the prolonged periods she spent in bed.

After a prolonged stay at the hospital, came the ominous pronouncement, “She has only 3-months left; take her home, make her comfortable and give her whatever she wants.” (or words to that effect).

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Well, in a no-choice situation, an unexpected “choice” appeared in the form of a Chinese man (Mr Ong of Nibong Tebal; sadhu! sadhu! sadhu!) who heard of my mum-in-law’s plight from my brother-in-law. He introduced us to a wild shrub (Urena Lobata or Congo Jute or Pulut-Pulut) which was used to make a soup/tea for my mum-in-law to drink. That’s the miracle and the reason that she is still alive and well today, we believe. 

The recipe calls for the stems of the plant to be cut in lengths of 2-3 inches and air- or sun-dried for storage. Take a small fistful (say 5-10 stalks) and boil in 3 bowls of water until 1 bowl left. A piece of lean meat can be added for taste (or as I believe to “balance” the “coldness” of the plant). Drink once a day for a week and observe for any improvement, before continuing. The frequency can be reduced as the condition improves. My mum-in-law now drinks it once a week or even less frequently.

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The white flower of Urena Lobata

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The white flower – enlarged

The shrub grows best wild (too much care and attention tends to stifle it). Just scatter the seeds (like tiny hedgehogs; 3-5mm brown seeds that will cling to clothings, hair, like velcro) in a quiet corner of your garden and leave them to grow “wild”). The plant can grow up to 4-5 feet, but can be harvested as soon as it is about 3-feet tall. Just cut the larger stems and let the plant re-grow the branches. Remember to continually scatter the seeds for a steady supply of the plant. Note: there are two types; white or pink flowers. The recommended type is the one with white flowers.

We have introduced this to several other people and to the best of our knowledge, it works for them as well.

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The unripe green spiny seeds

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The ripe brown spiny seeds

If you have personally tried any of the above , whether positive or negative results, please share your personal experience here to help others make their decision.