Natural Remedies for a Healthy Life

KSchwenk@TheOrganicAffair.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:41:00 GMT

Prescription medicine has become a stronghold on our society. For every illness or disease, we Americans take an over-the-counter or prescription drug. According to Jessica Fraser of NaturalNews.com, “The problem is, prescription drugs don’t treat diseases; they merely cover the symptoms.” (1)

I used to work at a holistic retreat center that educated its guests on consuming a raw vegan diet and explained why it is superior to any other known diet. Through proven studies of men and women (including themselves), they revealed the miraculous effect “living foods” have on disease and the preventative properties the diet holds. Guests would stay an average of 3 weeks, and the majority all had one thing in common: they were suffering from a life-threatening disease.

One particular memory of the place was during a discussion before the guests departed to go back to the “real world.” The naturopath doctor instructed the guests on how to respond when others ridicule/judge/stare at the guest’s decision to eat a raw vegan diet. What did he tell them to say to the onlooker? “My DOCTOR told me to!” That was it. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting such a straightforward response.

The point is that our society has put doctors, mainly MD's, on a pedestal, making their judgments and opinions the final answer. We live in an age where any ache or pain is relieved immediately with pills and serums. We never stop to question what might be causing the ache, or to what the pain might be connected.

Treating the symptoms and not the core issue is problematic because time is being wasted by forcing the body to process unnatural chemicals and treatments and should be spent restoring the condition of the body.

As a personal reference, I was recently diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), a disorder I have suffered from for over ten years. After months of tests, blood work, and physical exams, PCOS was the final diagnosis. If you don’t know all of the lovely side effects that come with this disorder, here are just a few; infertility, obesity, and insulin resistance.

The remedy (and I mean the ONLY remedy in the world of traditional medicine)? Birth Control. Forever. I’m serious, I was told by several doctors that I will have to be on Birth Control until I hit menopause. My slim chance at ever having children can possibly be counteracted by taking a few different medications. There are also a couple medications I can take to stabilize my insulin levels.

To this day, I have controlled insulin levels, regulated hormones, and my weight is at a normal level. What am I taking? Not Birth Control. I religiously take organic supplements (a specific combination to control my insulin), consistently exercise, and I have a balanced, healthy diet. I do not take any kind of prescription medication, nor do I “pop a pill” for any aches or pains. I stick to the natural stuff for any discomforts I may have.

To everyone out there who may be suffering from one or many different problems, I beseech you to get to the root of the problem. It may be hormonal, emotional, genetic, or physiological, but when you discover what is causing it, you will uncover a world of natural ways to combat it. Talk to your doctor as always, but do research for yourself also.

If and when you find that maybe it’s a diet change or organic supplements that ultimately work for you, and someone thinks you’re crazy for it, just repeat after me, “My doctor told me to.”

Here’s my testimony of the supplements I take for various aches, pains, and discomforts:

No energy: Energy Plus

Mood swings or cramps: Evening Primrose Oil

Cramps: Turmeric Force or Zyflamend

Feeling a cold coming on: Probiotic Immune Support or Host Defense

Need to detox:Liver Force and Berry Green

Digestive issues: All-Flora

Inflammation: Zyflamend and Flax Oil

(1) NaturalNews.com http://www.NaturalNews.com/009278.html July 5, 2005

Common Sense Tips for Eating Out

KSchwenk@TheOrganicAffair.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:07:00 GMT

With more Americans than ever eating outside the home, consider these five tips for dining out.

"The Love of Cooking"

KSchwenk@TheOrganicAffair.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:37:00 GMT

I used to hate cooking. The thought of preparing my own meals did not interest me, and seemed like a lot of work. As a child, it seemed like a chore. The prep work, actual cooking of the meal, and the dreaded clean up, was a long, drawn-out process.

Time to Relax

KSchwenk@TheOrganicAffair.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Okay, the holidays are finally over, and it is time to live the life that you want- now! I have provided simple steps that will allow you to organize your thoughts and accomplish what you want each and every day!

Ten Tips to Starting a Healthy New Year

KSchwenk@TheOrganicAffair.com — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:44:00 GMT

This year, instead of going to extremes to get the body and lifestyle you want, try making small changes on a regular basis. Mini goals should be set daily and bigger goals should be more long term. They should be specific and easily attainable so as not to set yourself up for failure. Then just put yourself in the right frame of mind believing that you can achieve anything!

Katie's Wellness Corner

Natural Remedies for a Healthy Life

Common Sense Tips for Eating Out

"The Love of Cooking"

Time to Relax

Ten Tips to Starting a Healthy New Year