DLPA and Curcumin, Treat pain Naturally

Chronic Pain is a debilitating condition that often leads to depression, anxiety and substantial loss of quality of life. Conventional pain killers are not only bad for our kidneys and digestive system they also become less effective over time.

Now there is way to treat chronic pain with a safe natural treatment that actually increases in efficiency over time.

This month we take an in depth look into DLPA and the Indian Herb, Curcumin, for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits. [Read More]

Are New Mercury Free Vaccines Safe- Shocking new research would indicate NO!!!

After an international outcry over the high mercury levels in children and infant vaccines, which has been linked to numerous neurological diseases including Autism, many countries have started to phase in new mercury free vaccines.

However while many parents are being lulled into a false sense of security, what they failed to mention is that they have replaced the mercury with Aluminum a far more neuro-toxic agent.

We look into these so called "safe" mercury free vaccines, and whether exposing your child to mercury and aluminum is really the best thing for their health. [Read More]

Nutritherapy Fun Facts

Fun Fact No 1#

In a Study of over 11000 people conducted over ten years at the University of California. It was shown that taking as little as 300mg of Vitamin C per day reduced the risk of Heart Disease by 50% in Men and 40% in Women.

Combining New Research and Old Remedies to Fight Chronic Pain.

Nutritherapy has combined the very best in new scientific research and age old natural remedies to provide a natural treatment for chronic pain, especially chronic joint pain. The combination of DLPA and Curcumin not only relies on the fantastic benefits of these individual products but in combination we find they are better absorbed and thus more potent then when taken alone.

We start by taken a look at DLPA,

DLPA or DL Phenylalanine is a combination of both D-phenylalanine and L-Phenylalanine. DLPA helps to improve the lifespan of the body’s natural pain killers. The use of DLPA for the treatment of chronic pain is well documented and well researched. It works by inhibiting the enzymes that break down endorphins, such as Carboxypeptidase A. This allows the Endorphins to remain active for a longer period of time which translates to less pain.

DLPA also has numerous neurological benefits including helping to improve your mood and elevate the symptoms of depression often associated with chronic pain. First studied for its ability to treat depression in the 1950’s, it has consistently shown positive outcomes in the treatment of depression and anxiety, particularly depression associated with chronic pain.

L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis and is primarily converted into tyrosine which is used to manufacture the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. This makes L-phenylalanine useful in treating mild forms of depression. Where as D-Phenylalanine which is a variation of L-phenylalanine is the primary analgesic agent.

The most amazing thing about DLPA is that in the majority of studies people have reported increased efficiency over time. In other words the more you use it the better the results. It can be used for chronic pain management in conditions such as Arthritis, Back Pain, Cancer and other debilitating diseases.

Curcumin

Curcumin which is found in the Indian spice commonly known as Turmeric has been an important part of Eastern cultural traditions, including traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for more than 5,000 years. Curcumin has been attributed with the numerous health benefits that one can obtain from introducing turmeric to your diet. There are an estimated three to five grams of curcumin in 100 grams of turmeric and gives turmeric its distinctive yellow colour.

Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is native to Indonesia and southern India, and is widely used as an ingredient in curry dishes and yellow mustard. 

Dr. David Frawely, founder and director of the American Institute for Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico had the following to say on Turmeric

“If I had only one single herb to depend upon for all possible health and dietary needs, I would without much hesitation choose the Indian spice Turmeric. There is little it cannot do in the realm of healing and much that no other herb is able to accomplish.

Turmeric has a broad spectrum of actions, mild but certain effects, and is beneficial for long term and daily usage. Though it is a common spice, few people, including herbalists know of its great value and are using it to the extent possible. It is an herb that one should get to know and live with.”

• Reduces gas and bloating
• Assists in the digestion of protein and with rice and bean dishes
• Improves your body's ability to digest fats
• Promotes proper metabolism, correcting both excesses and deficiencies
• Maintains and improves intestinal flora
• Improves elimination of wastes and toxins
• Turmeric helps increase bile flow making it a liver cleanser that can rejuvenate your liver cells and recharge their capability to break down toxins
• Helps to prevent alcohol and other toxins from being converted into compounds that may be harmful to your liver
• Stimulates formation of new blood tissue
• Curcuminoids are potent phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) that contain powerful antioxidant properties, counteracting the damaging effects of free radicals in your body 
• Anti-carcinogenic: “Curcumin has been shown to prevent a large of number of cancers in animal studies. Laboratory data indicate that curcumin can inhibit tumor initiation, promotion, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis.”
• Supports treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: “Because Alzheimer's disease is caused in part by amyloid-induced inflammation, curcumin has been shown to be effective against Alzheimer's. Clinical trials are in progress at UCLA with curcumin for Alzheimer's."

In India where turmeric is widely used, the prevalence of four common cancers namely colon, breast, prostate and lung are is 10 times lower than in most western countries. In fact, prostate cancer, which is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, is extremely rare in India and this is attributed, in part, to turmeric.

Turmeric is also a natural cholagogue, a medicinal agent that promotes the discharge of bile from your system. Increased bile flow is important to help your liver detoxify and to help your body digest fats.

For use in cooking, choose a pure turmeric powder, rather than a curry powder. At least one study has found that curry powders tend to contain very little curcumin, compared to turmeric powder.

Nutritherapy offers a combination of DLPA and high quality organic Curcumin extract in capsule form, this is the most potent way to receive the health benefits described above as well as the easiest way to get curcumin if you don't like the taste of curry.

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Aluminium in our Children's Vaccines, Cause for Concern?

The danger of mercury in vaccines is now well documented and has been linked to numerous disorders including autism, diabetes, and hearing loss. There are a growing number of fatal interactions between infants and vaccines and yet vaccination continues. Recently it came as some relief to read in the press that major western governments were moving away from vaccines that contained mercury.

However the relief was short lived as it soon became apparent that the fatality rate together with the autism and early onset diabetes rate was not dropping, in fact it they had increased. Now certain pharmaceutical companies tried to spin this off as proof that mercury and heavy metals in general do not cause physical and neurological conditions despite the mountains of scientific evidence to prove otherwise.

Thanks to the research Neil Miller we soon discovered that Vaccines containing high concentrations of neurotoxic aluminium were added to the child immunization schedule when several vaccines containing mercury were removed. Two-month old babies now receive 1,225 mcg of aluminium from their vaccines 50 times higher than recommended safety levels.

If you are a mother of a young child or know of someone who is, I urge you to investigate the possible dangers behind these new vaccines. There is a excellent e-book available for download free of charge on the dangers of aluminium in Vaccines. 

 "Aluminium in Vaccines"- eBook Download

What are the alternatives and how can heavy metal toxicity be treated if you fear that your child is suffering from a  physical or neurological disorder due to vaccination?

The important point to stress is that vaccination is not compulsory by law, although certain schools require letters of vaccination before acceptance technically this is un-constitutional and can be contested.

You do have other options, one of which is the use of Homeopathic Remedies on a prophylactic basis to prevent diseases such as diphtheria and whopping cough ( Follow this link to a interesting article on homeopathic remedies as an alternative to vaccinations ) 

Secondly a number of European studies have showed promising results linking chelation therapy to  the treatment of Autism. One must remember that Autism is a complex disease state which may have many factors involved but in certain cases were Autism developed quickly after vaccination chelation therapy may be beneficial.

Chelation therapy is the process of using chelating componds such as EDTA and DMSA to remove heavy metals from the body, this process should be conducted under medical supervision and is offered by the Doctors practicing at Nutritherapy.

Although we are not suggesting that all vaccines are to be avoided, as in some cases the possible benefits do out way the negative. However it is always a good idea to be armed with the facts from both sides of the story before being pressurised to vaccinate your children.

For more information on the possible dangers of Vaccination please visit www.thinktwice.com

Some food for thought:

In the May 24, 1996, New Zealand Medical Journal, J. Barthelow Classen, MD, a former researcher at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that juvenile diabetes increased 60 per cent following a massive hepatitis B vaccination campaign for babies six weeks or older in New Zealand from 1988 to 1991. In the October 22, 1997, Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice, Classen showed that Finland's incidence of diabetes increased 147 per cent in children under five after three new vaccines were introduced in the 1970s, and that diabetes increased 40 per cent in children aged 5 to 9 after the addition of the MMR and Hib vaccines in the 1980s. He concluded, "the rise in IDDM [juvenile onset diabetes] in the different age groups correlated with the number of vaccines given."

"My data indicates that the studies used to support immunization are so flawed that it is impossible to say if immunization provides a net benefit to anyone or to society in general."

John B.Classen, M.D.