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An enlarged prostate is a man’s worst nightmare. That constant sense of urgency disrupts every aspect of your life. You can’t sleep the whole night through. You’re tired, you’re cranky… if only you could get some damn relief!

And to top it all off you’re having trouble getting an erection and you can’t satisfy your partner. You feel like you’re losing what it takes to be a man.

Well I have some good news for you. You’re not alone and there is something that can be done about it. A natural, safe and effective treatment that releases the pressure valve and brings some joy back into your life. But before I get to that let me explain a little about what is going on inside your body and prostate.

As you age your male hormone, testosterone, starts to fall but at the same time your feminizing hormone levels start to rise. Don’t be alarmed I’m not talking about levels that will turn you into a woman. But what happens is that the increase in these feminizing hormones causes the prostate to take up extra testosterone, but at the same time slows its removal. Concentrating it in the prostate!

Inside the prostate the testosterone is converted into a potent growth stimulator called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This causes increased synthesis of proteins making the prostate enlarge. But further compounding the problem is the fact that the higher levels of feminizing hormones inhibit the breakdown of DHT, activating non-cancerous prostate cell growth.

Then to add insult to injury beer has been shown to one of the factors that cause prostate enlargement. Other factors that have been linked to initiating benign prostate growth are cadmium from cigarette smoke and air pollution and pesticides.

Natural treatments for enlarged prostate focus on inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT and detoxifying the body of cadmium and pollutants. This is achieved using both nutrients and herbs.

Minerals, especially zinc, are able to remove cadmium from the body as well as slowing down the production of DHT. And herbs like Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, Pumpkin Seeds and Nettle Root reduce the activity of the enzyme that forms DHT and the production of feminizing hormones.

But to really knock the problem on the head you need to tackle it from multiple angles. First use herbs, vitamins and minerals to turn the DHT production dial down a couple of notches by limiting the activity of the enzyme that produces it.

If you have never heard of homeopathy, this information may initially seem like a rather unusual way to deal with canine cancer. You may be wondering about the background of this type of treatment. The good news is that homeopathy has been practiced for hundreds of years.

Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician in the 1800s, is considered the “father of homeopathy.” He espoused the belief that a disease is more than just its symptoms and that it had its roots in both physical as well as spiritual causes. In fact, Hahnemann rejected many extreme measures that were popular at that time like purging and bloodletting in favor of homeopathy. His first experiments with using Peruvian bark to treat malaria. In 1810, he published “Organon of Medicine.” This famous work explained the basic principles of homeopathy.

In 1828, Dr. John Franklin became the first homeopathic doctor in the United States. Popularity quickly rose and by 1900, there were already 15,000 people practicing this form of medicine. Today, there are a wide variety of veterinarians who practice homeopathy who will be very helpful in prescribing remedies for canine cancer.

So what should you expect when you bring in your dog for homeopathy? The doctor should examine your dog and also ask you a lot of questions about your dog and the manifestations of the canine caner. You will be asked to recall various observations that you have had about your pet’s behavior. The physician will be most interested in the most unusual symptoms.

Obviously. the best way to find a homeopathic veterinarian is to get a referral. Ask around, as it is very likely that one of your friends or family members has had an experience with a homeopath. Don’t be afraid to ask your regular veterinarian if he or she can refer a homeopathic physician. Many doctors will tell you that homeopathy is a waste of time, however, other traditional veterinarians will encourage this kind of treatment for canine cancer. After all, most veterinary schools instruct doctors about homeopathy.

When it comes time to give your dog the homeopathic medicine, remember that the remedies must be taken apart from food. In fact, you need to give homeopathic remedies at least one hour before or after eating. With many medicines, pet owners are accustomed to just inserting pills inside of treats. However, you will have to find another method when it comes to treating canine cancer with homeopathy for your dog cancer.

Classic Signs and Causes of Sinusitis

When left unchecked, a cold virus in addition to out of control allergy symptoms can develop into sinusitis. Fungal, bacterial and viral infections besides the common cold also contribute to sinus problems. Nasal swelling, post-nasal drip, sore throat and coughing are a few signs. Pressure-like pain or throbbing of the sinus cavities are also problematic, resulting in tooth pain, facial tenderness and eye pain.

While antibiotics can help clear up bacterial infections, there are other measures that often are employed to alleviate the various forms of sinusitis. Saline nasal irrigation, a humidifier, nasal steroid sprays, over the counter pain relievers and plenty of fluids are often prescribed. However, if you want to hasten healing and relieve the throbbing sinus pain, electromagnetic wave therapy can help.

An Overview of Electromagnetic Wave Therapy

Based on the fundamentals of acupuncture, electromagnetic wave therapy is an electronic version of this revered ancient Chinese alternative therapy. Employing a portable gadget with a handheld wand instead of stainless steel needles, you can send healing electromagnetic wave impulses to key trigger areas called acupoints. These acupoints correspond with different areas of the body that relate to your sinusitis. This electronic acupuncture can help you resolve your sinus problems.

While traditional acupuncture uses the needles on specific areas all over the body from head to toe, this is not possible with the electronic form. Luckily, the hands and palms have corresponding acupoints for many body functions. Following an intricate hand and palm map that comes with the electronic acupuncture device of your choice, you can use the wand to deliver electromagnetic waves through the acupoints. Based on the ancient Chinese’s belief of energy pathways that connect throughout your body, the electromagnetic waves will help break through any energy blockages caused by your sinusitis.

If you are suffering from:

itchy scalp, sore scalp or do you have a flaky dry scalp with redness and rashes that drive you crazy?

scalp picking – do you constantly find yourself picking at & scratching?

oily scalp and limp hair leaving you feeling less than your best

embarrassing dandruff falling on your clothes

or even a fungal infection of your scalp…that can lead to lesions or scalp sores.

Hair falling out & patches on your scalp

Your instinct might be to pick up a product from the store shelf or your doctor. Most of these scalp treatments that promise relief from dry scalp conditions sound very attractive until you start reading the fine print.

Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)? What’s that? Why do you have to call a Poison Control Center if you accidentally swallow shampoo? And what are those warning labels on the back all about? What does it do to your head if it’s that toxic?

Stop! What you must know is that several chemicals, especially SLS, strip the natural oils from the skin and even corrode it, along with your eye membranes. Have you also noticed that your hair has been thinning? Well hair follicle damage is another little known but very common symptom of these chemicals.

Actually, most commercial shampoos & scalp treatments are designed to meet people’s “sensory” expectations…offering instant gratification and the illusion that they are doing their job. So therein lies the problem. For example adding silicone to conditioner induces an artificial shine but in truth can create problems long term including sensitivities.

Most people expect a shampoo to:

Foam up nicely

Smell good

Take all the so-called “nasty” oiliness out of their hair

Make their hair feel squeaky-clean

And that’s a reasonable ask – think about it…if your shampoo didn’t foam up, smell good, or leave your hair feeling squeaky-clean, would you trust it? Well, here’s the thing: 90% of commercial shampoos achieve the foaming effect using the equivalent of engine degreasers to strip off not only dirt and grime but also valuable natural oils that your scalp needs.

Yes –your scalp needs natural oils. Without them, your body has no natural defence – those oils are there for a reason! Your scalp needs to maintain a natural PH balance that if disturbed – can develop into a dry, itchy irritated scalp. The good news is that there are many natural remedies you can use with moisturising oils and natural powerful alternatives to heal & reverse any scalp problem by restoring balance safely. You can easily repair follicle and damage – even boost hair growth and use your own home remedy for scalp cell regeneration. There are also the artificial aromas that are added – its alarming the huge percentage of people who are mildly to severely averse or allergic to artificial scents – resulting in itchy scalp, skin rashes etc and we don’t even know it.

So what non toxic itchy scalp treatments and natural remedies can help? Well there are many non toxic shampoos which are nourishing and conditioning while still giving you’re the “foam effect”, they smell devine with the addition of the natural oils they contain. So you do have a choice and it does NOT have to cost you more – in fact most of them are less – you just have to know what to look for.

So lets have a look at natural oils for treating your scalp…

Here are some of my favorite natural oils you can use for hair & scalp treatments.

Zinc Pyrithione: Wonderful stuff for dandruff & itchy scalp conditions. First synthesized in the 1930′s, this is the most widely used active ingredient from a natural source. It’s used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitus, psoriasis, eczema and numerous other skin and scalp disorders. It has strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

Jojoba: Is excellent as a scalp moisturiser and helps to rebalance sebum.

Tea Tree: Oily hair … Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands, enlivens the scalp and brings the cells & follicles to attention

Basil: Oily hair … promotes growth

Chamomile: Fine to normal hair … gives golden highlights

Clary sage: All types of hair … dandruff treatment

Lavender: Normal hair … Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice!

Lemon: Oily hair … Gives golden highlights; treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands

Myrrh: Dry hair … Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands

Patchouli: Oily hair … Dandruff treatment

Peppermint: Dry hair … Promotes hair growth

Rose: Fine hair … Soothes scalp

Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil: Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp Excellent for itchy scalp, dry scalp and dandruff

Rosemary: Oily hair … Dandruff treatment; promotes hair growth

Tea tree: Oily hair … Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands

Ylang-ylang: Oily hair … Dandruff treatment

Neem: … a wonder oil from India. Neem is amazing for all of the wonderful “stuff” it does. It’s also derived from a type of tree bark. Neem is an effective fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils). In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as effective as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone. Neem extracts and oil removes redness and itching when applied directly to your scalp…and it’s a great skin conditioner. Best of all its excellent for relieving itching fast.

The best part of knowing that there are alternatives is that you can have mix these into super powerful blends like a super moisture boosting home remedy for dry scalp, or soothing itchy scalp treatments. Dry itchy scalp can be dealt with fast and permanently without spending a ton on traditional scalp med products.

Here’s just one easy remedy you can make today:

Home remedy for dry itchy scalp Take c oatmeal and soak in water for 20 mins. Mix well and then strain the liquid adding it to a cup. Add 5 drops lavender oil (or lavender stalks steeped in cup hot water. Add 5 drops rosemary (or rosemary stalks steeped in cup hot water. Allow to cool until tepid.

Mix the liquids together and dab on your scalp…leave in for 10 mins to soothe the itch. This a good temporary soother for itching. Chamomile tea is also soothing!

There are hundreds of ideas that are excellent scalp treatments from dandruff to scalp infections like scalp sores & psoriasis. These remedies combined with the knowledge of what causes itchy scalp and other scalp conditions will enable you to be free from itching, dryness and allow you to grow fabulously thick, shiny beautiful hair also…..so have fun experimenting and “luxuriating” by giving your hair a treat using the many natural gifts from nature that are right under our noses! There are also many natural shampoos that so not use these ingredients and do wonders for your hair such as Akin shampoo, and Thursday Plantation which is fantastic as an effective anti-dandruff shampoo.

I have included a few more remedies and uses for oils below. There are many many more in “Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies ” and a list of shampoos that are not toxic. They are nourishing & repairing for your scalp & hair.

SOOTHING & HEALING ANTIFLAMMATORY REMEDY: Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil (antifungal & antiitching) 1 teaspoon Teatree or Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than teatree, one teaspoon of Rosemary oil and one teaspoon of Lavender oil together in 3 tablespoons of carrier oils such as Olive or Almond oil (Wheatgerm and Macadamia carrier oils closely match your natural sebum) and apply to your scalp daily.

Alternatively add the oils together minus the olive/almond oil to one cup if water in spray bottle and shake vigorously then spray on your roots. If you can get a teaspoon of hemp oil add that to the mix as well.

GARDEN REMEDY: Go to your garden and get 3 sprigs of Rosemary, and chop up and add to 3 tea bags of Chamomile tea. Boil gently, let cool, strain and rinse your hair with this liquid for a calming antiflammatory effect.

As with all remedies please patch test first and use at your own risk. And but only non toxic shampoos without ingredients that cause your head to react, flake itch and burn….plus more remedies in “Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies ”

Heres a little about the oils above which can be mixed to create various formulas to treat different conditions and add condition to your hair found in my eBook “Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies “.

Neem Oil: Derived from a type of tree bark it is an effective fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils). It has a very strong odor which can overpower other fragrances but its effectiveness is proven:

In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as effective as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone.

When applied to the skin, Neem extracts and oil removes redness and itching while improving the condition of the skin while being treated. In the case of eczema clinical studies demonstrate that even the application of weaker Neem leaf extracts effectively cured acute conditions of eczema with the fresh cold pressed oil with its high concentration of active ingredients.

Neem effectively kills the bacteria that cause Acne and studies prove that Neem will reduce inflammation caused by acne and other bacterial infections.

Its also good for other skin conditions such as Dry Skin, Wrinkles, Dandruff, Itchy Scalp, Skin Ulcers and Warts which can be effectively remedied with soaps and other products containing Neem oil.

Lavender Oil: Lavender is known for its calming properties both emotional and physical. There are different varieties of lavender and certain ones are favored more than others for medicinal treatments. Lavender is effective to soothe itching from skin and sore scalp inflammations such as burning red itchy scalp, and dandruff to insect bites as well as having a powerful calming effect to treat scalp itching and irritated scalp as well as relax you and help you nod off to sleep.

In one study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches), those who massaged their scalps with lavender and other essential oils daily for 7 months experienced significant hair re-growth compared to those who massaged their scalps without the essential oils. It is not entirely clear from this study whether lavender (or a combination of lavender and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects. Scalp massage is also highly beneficial to stimulate follicles and blood supply to the skin’s surface.

Aromatherapists also use lavender as a tonic in inhalation therapy to treat headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion. Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), dandruff, eczema of the scalp, wounds, scalp acne, with lavender oil. It is also used externally in a healing bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic ailments (conditions affecting the muscles and joints).

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

For Naturopathic and complementary and alternative general practices (indexed on Pubmed)
Formerly known as Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery.
Internationally referenced.
Meets the broad ranging needs of the healthcare profession in the effective and professional integration of complementary therapies within clinical practice.
Provides rigorous peer reviewed papers addressing research, implementation of CIM in the clinical setting, legal and ethical concerns, evaluative accounts of therapy in practice, philosophical analysis of emergent social trends in CIM, excellence in clinical judgment, best practice, problem management, therapy information, policy development and management of change in order to promote safe and efficacious clinical practice.

Alternative Medicine Review

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Open access.
Publishes literature reviews, original research, editorial comment, monographs and book reviews on topics relevant to CAM patients.

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Open access.
Publishes original peer-reviewed research articles in interventions and resources that complement or replace conventional therapies.
Specific emphasis on research that explores the biological mechanisms of action, as well as their efficacy, safety, costs, patterns of use and / or implementation.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine.

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine

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Does not endorse any particular methodology but promotes the evaluation and appropriate use of all effective approaches from the physical to the transpersonal.
Publishes a variety of disciplined inquiry methods, including high-quality scientific research.
Encourages the integration of alternative therapies with conventional medical practices in a way that provides for a rational, individualized, comprehensive approach to healthcare.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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Offers considerable appeal to anyone who seeks objective and critical information on alternative and complementary therapies or who wishes to deepen their understanding of these approaches.
Relevant to: 1. Healthcare practitioners including family practitioners, complementary therapists, nurses and physiotherapists, 2. Academics including social scientists and CAM researchers, 3. Healthcare managers and 4. Patients.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Observational and analytical reports on treatments outside the realm of allopathic medicine, which are gaining interest and warranting research to assess their therapeutic value.
Current concepts in clinical care, including case reports that will be valuable for health care professionals and scientists who are seeking to evaluate and integrate these therapies into patient care protocols and research strategies.

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM)

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Internationally peer-reviewed.
Seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancient world of complementary and alternative medicine.
Applies scientific rigor to the study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, particularly traditional Asian healing systems.
Emphasizes health outcome, while documenting biological mechanisms of action.
Devoted to the advancement of science in basic research, clinical studies, methodology and scientific theory in diverse areas of biomedical sciences.

Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal (IMCJ)

For Naturopathic and complementary and alternative general practices (not indexed on Pubmed)
Provides practitioners with a practical and comprehensive approach to integrating alternative therapies with conventional medicine.
Published under the leadership of Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Editor in Chief, a co-founder and former president of Bastyr University.

Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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Provides the latest information on evaluating alternative therapies and integrating them into your clinical practice.
Topics include: botanical medicine, vitamins and supplements, nutrition and diet, mind-body medicine, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, ayurveda, indigenous medicine systems, homeopath, naturopathy, yoga and meditation, manual therapies, energy medicine and spirituality and health.

Complementary Health Practice Review

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One of the few resources that offers the cultural, social, demographic, political, economic and legal implications of the use of alternative and complementary therapies as well as original basic and applied research from a wide range of health and social science disciplines.
Every issue examines significant topics and trends that are shaping alternative and complementary health practice.
Original and peer-reviewed articles address theoretical aspects of holistic health and discuss educational, legal, legislative and policy developments influencing evidence-based complementary and alternative health practice.

Galen’s Watch is a journal watch focused on Naturopaths, Medical /Clinical Herbalists, Nutritionists, TCM Practitioners, Homeopaths, Midwives, Doulas, Aromatherapists and Alternative MDs. Articles with CAM relevance are hand-selected from over 80 complementary, alternative and mainstream peer reviewed medical journals and consumer news sources. Research is conducted by a Medical Herbalist and overseen by an advisory group of CAM practitioners.

Classic Signs and Causes of Sinusitis

When left unchecked, a cold virus in addition to unmanageable allergy symptoms can develop into sinusitis. Fungal, bacterial and infections besides the common cold also bring about sinus problems. Nasal swelling, post-nasal drip, sore throat and coughing are several signs. Pressure-like pain or throbbing of the sinus cavities will also be problematic, leading to tooth pain, facial tenderness and eye pain.

While antibiotics can help clean up bacterial infections, there are more measures that often are widely-used to alleviate the various types of sinusitis. Saline nasal irrigation, an air humidifier, nasal steroid sprays, over the counter pain relievers and plenty of fluids are often prescribed. However, if you wish to hasten healing as well as reducing the throbbing sinus pain, electromagnetic wave therapy might help.

An introduction to Electromagnetic Wave Therapy

In line with the fundamentals of acupuncture, electromagnetic wave treatments are an electronic version of the revered ancient Chinese alternative therapy. Having a portable gadget having a handheld wand rather than stainless needles, you are able to send healing electromagnetic wave impulses to key trigger areas called acupoints. These acupoints correspond with various parts of the body that relate to your sinusitis. This electronic acupuncture will help you resolve your sinus problems.

While traditional acupuncture uses the needles on specific areas all around the body from top to bottom, this is not possible with the electronic form. Luckily, the hands and palms have corresponding acupoints for a lot of body functions. Following a complicated hand and palm map that comes with the electronic acupuncture device of your choice, you can use the wand to deliver electromagnetic waves with the acupoints. Based on the ancient Chinese’s belief of one’s pathways that connect throughout your body, the electromagnetic waves will help break through any energy blockages caused by your sinusitis.

Athlete’s foot is a medical condition occurring in feet and toes and is also known as ringworm from the foot and tinea pedis. This problem is a kind of infection of the skin that triggers scaling, flaking and itch from the impacted areas. The result of a fungi which are typically transmitted mostly in moist areas where people walk barefoot for example shower rooms, spas and other pools.

This is skin ailment also seems to the areas from the body including the groin. Athlete’s feet are not really a serious skin condition and can be prevented by a good hygiene, natural and pharmaceutical treatments along with other alternative healing methods.

Below are a few of the natural guidelines on how to treat Athlete’s Foot naturally:

Avoid walking barefoot anywhere and anytime. Fungi that triggers this skin problems comes from dirty and wet floors which invades your toes thus resulting to stinky smell.

Always improve your socks after use. It is ideal you don’t re-use your socks after wearing it. Wearing uncleaned socks will have bacteria and fungi infect the skin of the feet.

Wash the feet constantly. Feet which has Athlete’s foot must be treated well through thorough feet wash particularly those who suffers from sweaty feet. Sweats can worsen your Athlete’s foot dilemma so give the feet that love and attention.

Use tea tree oil. Probably the most known natural remedy for this foot skin disease is tea tree oil. Just spread the oil into the affected region from the foot and tinea disease will instantly disappear.

Use vinegar to prevent Athlete’s Foot. Saturate a cotton pad and rub at the affected areas from the feet. Keep applying vinegar strategy to a month whether or not the symptoms disappears because the fungus will come back quickly. Cane vinegar is much more ideal for this treatment.

Sweaty feet? Use corn starch. Sweaty feet can also cause Athlete’s Foot. Corn starch can help you prevent feet sweating since it absorbs the moisture of the feet which includes sweat. Just pour and spread corn starch on your feet and you are ready on the go!

Pharmaceutical treatments. Ointment medication does not need proper prescription from physicians and may be acquired instantly in any pharmaceutical stores. Although this is probably the most convenient way to treat Athlete’s Foot, ointment treatment requires frequent applications again and again.

Consult specialist when the problem persists. It’s also advisable that you visit your doctor in case your fungal problem becomes a big burden and affects many regions of your dating life.

Always keep the feet dry. The easiest method to avoid Athlete’s Foot is to continually keep the feet dry all the time. After washing your feet or bathing, keep a good hygiene for your feet and dry it properly.

CANCER

Is there every other word out that that has causes more pain and grief that almost any other disease available? With Medical costs within the vast amounts of dollars, and with the recent passage of the Health Reform bill, no telling just how much it will likely be 5 years from now.

Cancer treatments are one of the most expensive and may be one of the most debilitating treatments known to man. You’re literally taking something within your body that will kill a little bit, with the expectation of killing cancer. It’s a brutal treatment, and no wonder people are eager for an alternate. Even though there are supposed to be more and better treatments later on, the health care industry still fights cancer utilizing their main weapons, that are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

People have flown to Europe, Asia, South usa, and China trying to find alternative treatments? The cost to test these experimental treatments are staggering, however the main component in all of the, is they have hope.

When it comes to keeping your hopes alive. Let’s say we can find an alternative that will not bankrupt anyone Let’s say we could be more proactive within the management of cancer? Can we PREVENT Cancer?

In 1976 I while I was still attending college, the professor during my microbiology class charged us using the job of examining the causes and results of cancer. I discovered my old report, coupled with rediscovered the results.

Around the initial page was a simple yet effective preventative treatment. This treatment also had the benefit of not having the side effects, but still had some validity, was the common or Sweet Almond. For pennies cure, the studies discovered that raw almonds offered a number of cancer fighting ingredients. Yesterday after updating the, I discovered research from 2001. That relate was in the USDA, “Most nutrients in the almonds are not impacted by roasting, except for three vitamins. The levels of the minerals, for example iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus, aren’t affected, although there could conceivably be considered a alternation in their bioavailability. Likewise the amounts of e vitamin, and the essential fatty acids, of known importance in heart disease and cancer, remain the same. However, three vitamins decrease substantially in roasted nuts:

Thiamin (2/3 is lost), pantothenic acid (1/3 is lost), and vitamin A (90% is lost). There isn’t any info on biotin”

In other words, until more is known it wouldn’t hurt not to take any chances and consume raw almonds rather than the roasted ones.

Another study on my old report involved “Edward Cayce”. In 1957, Cayce suggested sweet almonds as opposed to the bitter, advised they be utilized within the prevention of cancer, and ascribed their value to a vitamin-type substance.

What’s intriguing is the fact that he also stated in one of his readings, the next: “Those who would eat 2 to 3 almonds each day need don’t worry cancer. If the almond is taken each day, and maintained, you’ll never have accumulations of tumors or such conditions with the body.”

Now he never stated that Almonds would be a remedy for cancer, he advocated them as a preventative.

This study still holds today. For example, two researchers at the University of California (at Davis) followed up the study of what effect there’s once the subject eats raw almonds. They were studying colon cancer in rats. They fed the rats whole almonds together with almond meal and oil. After a few weeks, they injected in to the rats a known carcinogen, a chemical that induces cancer.

After 26 weeks on the almond diet, they examined the colons of the rats to discover whether cancer was developing. The determination is that almonds and the derivatives offer cancer preventative effects

So does which means that that Almonds would be the secret to curing cancer? The Court continues to be out, but when eating Almonds will not have any kind of a detriment, why don’t you?

Let’s say you have cancer? Are there any choices to surgery, chemotherapy or radiation? Radiation and chemotherapy operates by killing the cells of cancer. The issue is that other cells other than the cancerous one are killed. You’re literally doing as much harm to your body when you are cancer, it is simply that the cancer has a smaller footprint compared to rest of the body, so there is a chance it’ll die before you decide to do.

I learned about a course called “The About a minute Cure” that’s based on the studies having said that when you oxygenate your body, the body can destroy tumors, cancer cells, viruses and bacteria going swimming the body. This product is a completely natural carrier for oxygen that destroys unwanted cells while leaving the body intact.

Marie Vienneau chuckles as she describes the setting of Maine’s Millinocket Regional Hospital, the 25-bed Critical Access facility over which she presides as CEO: “We’re the suburbs in a cold climate, 40 miles in the nearest Walmart. The North Maine Woods begins just north people… we’re literally after the street.”

For Vienneau, and thousands of other small , rural hospital CEOs, directors and board members like her across the country, isolation determines how both hospital staff recruitment and retention are accomplished. And yet with 20% of the US population living in areas understood to be rural by the 2000 US Census (now totaling over 60 million Americans), the need for effective staffing in out-of-the-way locations is as great as always.

When it comes to recruitment in small and rural hospitals, and despite popular perceptions, the good news is it’s not every bad news (not with a long shot). Some of the most successful small and rural hospitals, actually, use their unique surroundings and remote locations to their advantage in bringing aboard qualified medical staff at all levels. One key, it appears, is within knowing how to leverage a small or rural hospital’s unique assets.

Play to your strengths, try not to oversell

Stressing the benefits of life in a beautiful, natural setting, not even close to the congestion, crime and high living costs more usual for cities, would be a recommendation made by almost all of the folks interviewed for this article. Tana Casper, for example, Chief Nursing Officer of Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids, Minnesota remarked, “Because of our location and the characteristics from the region, our appeal is the outdoors and an outdoor lifestyle. It’s an important part of any recruitment,” she says, “and we incorporate a heavy focus on the location and what it really has to offer within our recruiting materials, our Web site, and our discussions with potential hires.”

For individuals who appreciate rural life, the chance to enjoy fishing, camping, hiking along with other outdoor activities all year round, and just minutes where they live and work, is a treat along with a help to relocation. That said, successful candidate placement comes not from convincing individuals to relocate to small and rural areas, but instead from finding individuals who will be a good fit because of the interests they have.

As Joseph Woodin, President and CEO of Gifford Clinic in Randolph, Vermont, explains, “If somebody doesn’t want to become here, you cannot pay them enough to be here. An extra $50,000 to be in a location you don’t want to live fails.”

Instead, says Woodin, the bottom line is to have frank conversations with candidates by what every day life is like, and to not overstate the advantages of small town living. Woodin’s discussions with candidates include providing information regarding distances to nearby cities, quality of schools, recreational activities, not to mention, weather – all in an effort to put all them on the table. Woodin has these discussions at the start of the interview process and continues probing to find out why a candidate may want to live in rural Vermont. Drilling down with candidates regarding their curiosity about the region allows him to differentiate between your individual who will easily fit in well and thrive in a rural setting, and the individual who is just attracted to a fictional fantasy of small-town America.

Hire the person first, the expertise second

In lots of ways, of course, staff at small and rural hospitals face the same challenges his or her counterparts at larger institutions. They perform surgery, take care of broken bones, deliver babies, etc. A critical difference between the 2, however, would be that the breadth of responsibility in a small or rural setting is usually much wider than its counterpart within an urban setting.

Says Woodin, “When you work inside a rural location, you need to be really a jack-of-all-trades. There aren’t as many specialized functions, as well as an orthopedic surgeon, for example, might need to cover plenty of modalities.” Woodin emphasizes the significance of screening for any willingness to perform a number of tasks and act as part of a close-knit team. “There’s no right or wrong,” he admits that, “but again, we want to ensure that people realize the way we operate, and that we bring in individuals who will appreciate that.”

Vienneau of Millinocket Regional agrees, and shows that in a small hospital, hiring for personal fit may be as important as professional skills. Skills can be taught, she explains, whereas the “chemistry” required to integrate well using the existing staff is often more dependent on personal makeup and character. “We have primarily one culture and one personality and something community, as well as for you to definitely be at liberty here you have to enjoy it. In a large hospital, if you want a different culture, you switch departments.”

Hire families, not only individuals

Whenever a new hire relocates, it’s often with a family with you. Of course this person thrives in her own new position, if her spouse and kids are miserable, the match probably won’t last.

To manage this, many small , rural hospitals deliberately and extensively involve the spouse within the match-making process from the beginning. This could involve arranging meetings with real estate agents to help the family find the right house; with school officials to ensure the kids are comfortable; with others who may have an effect around the lifetime of the household. Additionally, if the spouse works outside of the home, many hospitals will require an active role in helping him or her find suitable employment.

Once on board, Grand Itasca’s Casper recommends taking it one step further by using a “welcome wagon” method of make sure everyone gets happily settled in; a lesson she learned hard way while having a previous hospital. “We lost your physician because his spouse was very unhappy” she says. “We just didn’t do as good a job once we could have in helping them make the transition as a family.

Start early and work your relationships

Relationships are the backbone associated with a small community, and for many hospitals, this personal approach reaches the recruitment process. Working through her extensive local network, for example, lifelong local resident Vienneau will frequently attempt to recruit back into the area people who’ve moved away, often even spending money on the amount as part of the arrangement.

Woodin does the same, along with taking a long range view by keeping an eye on which people in the community are attending medical school. “We start relationships and remain with them for years,” he says.

In addition, both Vinneau and Woodin work to continually stay visible, make connections locally, and contact their respective personnel regarding available positions and hospital needs. Taken together, it all adds up to a powerful, word-of-mouth recruiting effort, the one that takes care of handsomely with time.

Keep ‘em if you’ve got ‘em

All of the hospitals we spoken with boasted of “better than average retention,” a result that isn’t surprising because of the tight-knit communities so typical of small , rural locations. The hospitals which are best in maintaining the staffing levels they require, play this to their advantage.

Says Linda Minsinger, Chief Nursing Officer of Gifford Medical Center, “We know each other well and spend considerable time together. The CEO makes rounds and we never want staff to believe we aren’t listening or that we’re mandating things they don’t want. We’re simple people – not a lot of politics, not a lot of ego, and all on the same team.”

This isn’t to say that small and rural hospitals don’t generate outside expertise once they require it – particularly for specialized skills and experiences that could ‘t be found internally. Still, the advantages to the hospital staff and also the patients they serve of seeing exactly the same people year after year are great, and also the best of those institutions strive to help keep turnover low.

Get help when you need it

Generally, using external recruiters – for either permanent placements or interims – is viewed as a significant part of the mix. In a small institution, losing a key player may have a devastating impact, since there are typically fewer people open to backfill (particularly for positions that need specialized or mission critical skills). As Woodin makes clear, “You could lose a key specialist and that might cost you millions of dollars in revenue until that position is filled.”

In particular, the use of interims is on the rise, as small and rural hospitals have slowly come to appreciate the advantages this tactic provides. One particular benefit is that of “taking pressure off,” as the search for a suitable permanent candidate can be conducted. Without this type of part of place, the temptation is excellent to merely fill the hole, a situation which can ultimately prove frustrating for those involved.

Interims also seem particularly well-suited to jumping in to the cohesive team environment of most small institutions. As Casper observes, “They are usually people who are go-getters. They hit the floor running and are usually very outgoing in nature.”

Furthermore, Casper recommends that after using interims, it’s important to set clear expectations with staff. “When I introduce them, I frame it as being ‘we are not on hold; we’re moving ahead.’ I want it to be clear they are in charge – not just here to sign time cards and hand out checks.”

To sum up

Hiring in small and rural hospitals is clearly not for that faint of heart. Still, neither could it be the impossible task it is so often described to become. Honest communication, a commitment towards the whole person and family, and patience significantly help towards staffing success.

As Tana Casper observes, “Transparency is ultimately the best thing you can do. Be clear about the job, the situation, the region, the town… all of those things from lifestyle to professional. Otherwise you’re just wasting everyone’s money and time.

Some of the most successful small , rural hospitals, actually, use their unique surroundings and remote locations for their advantage in bringing aboard qualified medical staff at all levels.