While visiting India this January 2012, I had the privilege to visit the School for Perfect Eyesight set in the tropics along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, here I found a holistic alternative to eye glasses.  After getting one’s eyes checked by an eye doctor, you go upstairs and have a solution of water infused with rose petal, placed in the eye with a relaxing exercise in the sun.  Then you’re taught a series of acupressure massage on the face, hands, feet and ears, all for improving vision.  Then relaxing cupping exercise, then reading by candlelight in a dimly lit room, then reading in daylight, then specific eye exercises training the eyes to adjust focus.  Then herbal steam therapy followed by cool compress.  They call this the yoga of perfect eyesight.  Actually it’s a synthesis of Bates method, acupressure with flower and solar healing.  I was amazed the results in just a few sessions I was able to read the smallest print.  However it does require repeated practice to maintain the improvement.

Evolution of Medical Lab Testing

For those who think holistic medicine to be a bunch of unscientific hokus pokus, or know someone who thinks that way, listen up!  A new era in advanced scientific laboratory testing is here now.  There are lab tests which show the function of the individual cells in the body down to the level of DNA.  And here’s the kicker, these results show which specific natural clinical nutritional interventions will correct the functioning of the individual cells.  This creates an incredible positive global effect on the health.  By global I mean all areas health functioning.  Amazing but true, and like I said; its here now.

I’ve seen the results first hand in my clinic.  And we’ve seen some of the top medical specialists in their fields; well known as the brightest physicians practicing in the most respected medical centers, be unable to diagnose a health condition with all the testing at their disposal.  And with this new lab testing we provided those specialists with, not only the diagnosis and underlying cause, but also a quick and easy resolution for the patient.

What are genetically modified foods and are they healthy?  Genetically modified organisms (GMO) have DNA from one species injected into another through bio technology genetic engineering. 

Long term health effects of GMO foods have not been determined as they have not been studied.  The USDA does not require foods, ie. produce that has been grown from genetically modified seeds, to be labeled while 30 countries including the European Union (EU), Australia, and Japan, ban or significantly restrict genetically modified foods. Over 90% of commercially grown soy, corn, and canola oil in the U.S. has been genetically modified. 

Organically grown fruits and vegetables are the best choice for optimal well being and prevention of chronic illnesses.  Therefore you do have a choice and we recommend that be certified organic produce.  Freedom of choice regarding healthy food is a basic human right. Let’s get GMO foods labeled so people have that freedom.

Let’s say for example someone was in a car accident, injuring their neck and right shoulder.  Actually the shoulder was already doing poorly from a previous tennis injury.  One tiny scalp acupuncture needle, precisely placed, treats all the entire neck and shoulder areas on one side.  This includes, not only all cervical vertebrae, disks, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue in the neck, but also the entire shoulder joint, and all muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves in the brachial plexus and upper arm.  It is not uncommon to see immediate relief of pain.

 The Chinese genius who created this technique, Dr. Ming Qing Zhu, has his patients do physical therapy type exercises while the needle is in the scalp, with fantastic results.  Imagine what the results would be like if you combined Zhu’s scalp acupuncture with physical therapy, I know it would be very satisfying.  Heck, with results that good maybe they will eventually have acupuncture be covered by Medicare.  I may have good lung capacity but am not going to hold my breath waiting for this change to happen!

Gold’s been used to safely stimulate cure of a lot of health problems for over 200 years.  This has been clinically documented in Europe, North & South America, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.  Now how’s that possible and how can anything made with gold, cost next to nothing and be safe to ingest? 

Some of the well proven cures with gold include angina, asthma, bone infections, depression, and high blood pressure, to name a few.  Realistically however there are well over 500 illnesses with proven cures by gold.  

There’s a process where gold is diluted into a liquid solution which is agitated, and this process is repeatedly done which creates homeopathic Gold.  A process that’s been regulated by the FDA since the late 1800’s.

The result is a homeopathic gold medicine, known as Aurum metallicum that costs almost nothing, has no side effects and it has immense therapeutic value when it matches the symptoms and body-mind state of a person. 

You need training and skill to be able to do this.  And there are homeopathic medical schools and post graduate trainings all over the world. 

Finally an evolving body of information on holistic dental health is emerging.  So who wouldn’t like to know some really simple self care measures for substantially improving dental health?  

Here’s the scoop.  The oral environment, specifically saliva, needs to be at a healthy Ph above 6.5, ideally at 7 to 7.5.  A lot of our food & drink is acidic. This lowers oral Ph below 6.5, and leads to overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria and plaque.

All that’s needed is to finish meals or snacks with a tooth protective food that alkalizes the mouth.  The best choice is Xylitol, known as a natural sugar substitute, it comes from trees.  Xylitol inhibits harmful gum bacteria, it alkalizes the mouth, protects teeth, antidotes negative effects of sugar. Xylitol mineralizes teeth and acts as a carrier to bring calcium deeper into teeth.  Pineapple’s also good as an ending to a meal.

Some of the best ways to use Xylitol are in the forms of high potency mints, chewing gum and toothpaste.  Another option which is good for those who frequently snack, is to place a teaspoon of Xylitol crystals in some bottled water and drink it throughout the day after meals and snacks.

Another point to keep in mind, is to change your toothbrush regularly and disinfect it in a solution like Lysol letting it dry in the sun.  Keeping your toothbrush away from proximity to toilets, and other peoples toothbrushes also helps to control exposure to bad bacteria.

The measures described here can make a big difference to improving gum health, demineralization and discoloration of teeth, while preventing plaque and tooth decay.  ‘Side effects’ include improved immune system and cardiovascular health.

There’s a growing awareness that organophosphates and other pesticide chemicals found in our fruits and vegetables are damaging to health.  Young children and during fetal development are especially vulnerable times to get damaged by pesticides. 

Recently on national network TV, a pediatric authority was interviewed stating that commercially grown apples were dangerous to the health of young children due to pesticides. 

It makes sense for everyone to make conscious choices to avoid the fruits and veggies having the heaviest pesticide concentrations and eat organically grown versions of these.  If organic versions are not available then we recommend produce choices that are known to having lowest amounts of pesticides. .

Here’s a list of the 12 fruits and veggies having the heaviest pesticide concentrations, in order of heaviest pesticide exposure; celery, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries, nectarines, bell peppers, spinach, cherries, kale and collard greens, potatoes, and imported grapes.  People eating 5 selections from this group a day are getting about 10 pesticides in the process.

And here’s a list of commercially grown non organic fruits and veggies that have the lowest pesticide concentration in order of the lowest amounts of pesticides first; onions, avocado, corn on the cob, pineapple, mango, sweet peas, asparagus, kiwi, cabbage, eggplant, cantaloupe watermelon, grapefruit, sweet potato, and honeydew melon.  People eating 5 selections from this group get 2 pesticides daily.

It’s a good idea to choose organic when possible. We recommend avoiding commercially grown produce having highest pesticides.   And, when possible,  to wash commercial produce with a water vinegar solution with a scrub brush.  Peeling produce helps reduce exposure, but also reduces nutritional value.

The Ear offers amazing diagnostic insights into health conditions as well as effective treatments for a wide range of illnesses.  The ear represents a remarkable microsystem of the entire body.  I owe tremendous thanks to the worlds leading exponent of this system, Dr. Li-Chun Huang, a Chinese doctor residing in Florida.  She has generously shared her discoveries with great humility. 

When the fertilized human ovum develops into an embryo, the differentiation of embryonic tissue that goes on to form every part of the body which is reflected in the ear.  The ear represents a most complete and sophisticated microsystem of the entire body. 

To the trained eye, physical examination of the ear, can show how well someone is sleeping, it shows past surgeries, inflamed, imbalanced or diseased organs. It shows the condition of the entire spine.  Electro diagnosis of the ear further shows the blood pressure and provides more detailed confirmation of visual diagnosis. 

Ear therapy lends itself well to combining holistic treatments for faster results.  Imagine a middle aged woman developing adult onset diabetes. We give her a clinical nutritional formula to strengthen and balance her body’s internal organs and endocrine system, along with Ear (Auriculotherapy) in the form of ear acupuncture or ear acupressure press seeds to normalize the function of the pancreas and stabilize blood sugar.

Sometimes we see a patient in great suffering with multiple serious health problems all seemingly stacked on top of each other, taking a veritable shoe box full of medications.  Ear (Auricular) therapy skillfully applied, often will manage to stabilize the patient and start a path of improvement where other treatments have failed.  

One truth that has been borne out in homeopathic clinical practice is that there is a relationship of tremendous healing potential between elements in the periodic table, andimbalanced states of body-mind consciousness that we human beings are susceptible to getting stuck in.

Being stuck in an imbalanced state is not a happy state of being.  It certainly does not lead to optimal wellness and fulfilling one’s potential in life.

It is fascinating that elements in the periodic tables, some being gases, some metals, minerals and even some radioactive; each element has its unique structure and atomic weight.  It is these elements that form the material creation here on Earth.  Homeopathic medicines have been made from these elements and they hold amazing holistic therapeutic potential

The individual characteristics of each element has a connection to stuck imbalanced states of being at the root of disease and suffering.

Elements with a low atomic weight, relate to people who have a weak undeveloped structure in life.  For example, they may have numerous environmental sensitivities and be incapable to dealing with simple stresses of life.

Indeed it has been discovered that some of the elements relate to the fetal state of life.  It’s not uncommon and sad to find a middle aged person who has lived the last 50 years as if they were in the helpless state of a fetus, as relates to the elements Lithium and Beryllium.  Such people may be diagnosed as autistic or manic depressive.  These people may turn to alcohol or drug abuse.  The homeopathic medicine, Beryllium, given to someone in the Beryllium body-mind state of being,  will set in motion a healing response which will open the patient out of their limited stuck phase so they can evolve and enjoy life.  Their physical complaints also will simultaneously heal.

On another extreme we find people whose body-mind constitutional state can handle a lot of stress and pressure.  They have strong personalities and can be dictatorial, bossy and take on a lot of responsibility.  Lead or Plumbum is a heavy metal which when made into a homeopathic medicine and given to someone stuck in this state, will have a remarkable global effect on the patients physical health and mental-emotional balance and resiliency.  By global effect is meant that multiple health problems can resolve, for example high blood pressure, migraine headaches, arthritis and gum disease.  On mental – emotional levels the patient will be less bossy, less likely toget irritated or angry as easily, and not be depressed.

The periodic table of elements, actually is a map of the evolution of consciousness and health.  It offers enormous healing potential in holistic medicine.  We find it quite remarkable to see chronic life long problems resolve with homeopathy.