Dr. Josef Issels, one of the foremost cancer specialist in the world and director of his world famous cancer clinic, says, “Excessive eating of meat and other cholesterol rich foods not only contributes to atherosclerosis and consequently, impaired blood circulation and diminished oxygenation of cells, but also increases the risk of tumour development”. Research studies have shown that limiting the use of meat and animal fats, including butter, will reduce the risk of cancer.
Over-consumption of protein not only causes deficiencies of Vitamin B6, B3 and magnesium, but also a chronic pancreatic enzyme deficiency, which is considered one of the most important causes of cancer in countries with high protein consumption. It has been statistically demonstrated that countries with high animal protein consumption have a greater incidence of cancer and countries where the traditional diet is low in animal protein, even low in any kind of protein, have little or no cancer at all. Americans eat more protein than any other country in the world and they also lead the world in cancer statistics. Most leading cancer researchers and nutritionally-oriented doctors, such as Dr. Max Gerson, Dr. Werner Kollath and Dr. Alan H. Nittler, are convinced that over-indulgence in protein and the body’s inability to properly digest and utilize it, is one of the prime causes of cancer.
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The alcohol problems of women was a topic not much discussed until very recently. Alcoholism, heavy drinking, and problem drinking were long thought to be the province principally of men. Accordingly, a review of the scientific literature found that between 1928 and 1970 only 28 studies of women alcoholics had been published in the English language! For many years the estimates were that only 1 in every 7 alcoholics was a female; then the ratio cited became 1 in 4. More recently some authorities have claimed almost as many female alcoholics as males. Alcoholism and alcohol problems among women have been areas of fast-growing inquiry. Much has and is being written both in the scientific and popular literature about women and alcohol.
Thus, here we wish to touch in very brief and admittedly cursory fashion on only some of the highpoints.
Apparently more women then men can point to a specific trigger for the onset of heavy drinking. This might be a divorce, an illness, death of a spouse, children leaving home, or some other stressful event. If a woman seeks help at such a point, both a careful alcohol use history and education about the potential risks of alcohol use are warranted. The danger of relying upon alcohol or other drugs is that the crisis can take on a long-term life of its own. The challenge to those dealing with a woman in the face of any of the above difficulties is in providing empathy rather than sympathy. Either overtly or covertly, the danger is often to imply that if that had happened to us, we would probably have responded in the same fashion. The current dangerous misuse of alcohol and drugs can become lost in the forest of other problems.
It has been suggested that women’s alcoholism is often “telescoped”; the disease appears later and progresses more rapidly. There is also evidence suggesting that women may be more susceptible to liver disease than men.
Women are prescribed mood-altering drugs much more frequently then men. This suggests the need for a very careful drug use history, with a wary eye for multiple drug use patterns and possible cross-addiction.
In a marriage in which one spouse is alcoholic, if the alcoholic is the woman there is a significantly greater likelihood of divorce. (A ninefold increase in divorce has been reported if the female is alcoholic as opposed to the male being alcoholic.) Therefore, the family and emotional support systems that are an asset in recovery are less likely to be present.
Nonetheless, whatever the woman’s marital situation, it has been found that women entering treatment do not receive the solid support for that decision that men generally receive from family and friends.
If the woman alcoholic is unmarried or a divorced single parent, there are not only additional emotional demands but also economic burdens. Remember that in the aftermath of divorce, almost three quarters of women and their children are economically less well off, if not downright poverty stricken. Entry into treatment may stretch an already difficult financial situation.
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The importance of correct breathing, diet and exercise having been discussed, relaxation and using the mind to heal (creative visualization) are next.
What is Deep Relaxation?
Many people think they are relaxing when they curl up with a book or slump in a chair and watch television. These are enjoyable and restful things to do but do not constitute relaxation deep enough to promote a healing response – this has to be worked at. In order to relax deeply it is essential to:
1 Be in a position where the spine is straight and supported.
2 Allow the joints and muscles to fall into natural positions.
3 Have the room at the right temperature.
4 Be free from distractions like telephones ringing or people talking.
5 Be able to let the mind wander.
6 Have an empty bladder.
7 Have neither an overfull nor an empty stomach.
If you are tense it is quite possible that you do not relax even during sleep; your mind will be churning away and your body will be restless. (People who wake up stiff and sore can confirm how much muscular activity goes on in the night.) A deep relaxation session lasting about half an hour can be worth four hours of sleep.
Busy people should realize that incorporating a relaxation session into your day gives you more time, not less. Tension deprives joints, muscles and organs of normal blood flow and eventually affected areas will show their disapproval by becoming stiff, sore or possibly even diseased. Exercise and relaxation are the only ways you can guarantee that you are releasing the kinks and bottlenecks in the circulatory system and allow each cell to have its full ration of nutrients. If your headaches or your bowel symptoms are caused by tension consider why you are causing yourself this misery; why are you rushing around all the time? Why are you worrying constantly? Try to make the decision to stop.
Tension Release in Seconds
You can do this anywhere. Sit down with your back straight but not stiff, put your hands palm upwards in your lap and place your feet together flat on the floor. Droop your head a little, take one deep breath, and as you let it out let your shoulders drop and allow your thighs and knees to fall outwards. Imagine a beautiful, blue sparkling light about a foot above your head; let it ripple down through your body and out of the soles of your feet into the floor; it will take your tension with it. If you practise this regularly you will be surprised how effective it is. You may also notice it makes your feet tingle.
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