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Healthy Baby Making

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STEPS TOWARD HEALTHY BABIES

by  LORENE BENOIT – BEd, CHC, MHH, NHC, CI…

PRE PREGNANCY:

It is always advised to be in optimal nutritional form before conception. Ask for “Daily Food Regime” handout. This can be achieved by full body herbal cleansing, including kidneys, colon, lymphatic, and cellular detoxification, such as the

TIAO HE PAK. A cleanse is a good way for both parents to eliminate unhealthy habits and prepare themselves for creating a new life. A clean system functions better. Proper nourishment with a whole foods diet and optimum supplementation, will contribute to balanced hormone levels. This will aid in conception, and well being for both baby and mom during the full nine months term, and after birth.

Folic Acid Plus is recommended for women planning on becoming pregnant, and essential during the first 3 months, to ensure normal spinal and neural development.  400 mcg. 200 mg. Vit. C in a base of bee pollen, rich in B Vitamins.

 

CONCEPTION, LIBIDO (before and after pregnancy):

X-A: Siberian Ginseng, Parthenium, Saw Palmetto, Alfalfa, Damiana, Sarsaparilla, Cornsilk, Garlic, Capsicum, and Chickweed.  Tonic used both in men and women to increase conception.

Maca: nutritive tonic that improves sexual desires for men & women, supports glandular system, promotes mental clarity and concentration; buffers the effects of stress (adaptogenic).

Women’s Formula: Helps stabilize hormonal balance, tone reproductive organs, regulate ovulation and periods, alleviate PMS, soothe nerves and muscle spasms.

 

HAVING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY:

Red  Raspberry Leaves – one herb that is renown for pregnancy. It can be used as a capsule, or opened and made into tea. It is safe and effective to take throughout pregnancy. It is high in iron and calcium fluoride, helps prevent birth defects, strengthens the uterus, and promotes flexibility for easier delivery. Women who take Red Raspberry usually have shorter labours. For post partum, Red Raspberry promotes less bleeding, faster uterine healing and helps lessen after – birth pain.

Wild Yam and Chaste Tree combination also has general positive benefits for all stages – pre conception, pregnancy and post partum. Health benefits include relieving cramps, pain, nervousness, indigestion, post partum depression and infertility; prevents miscarriage, increases milk flow.

The following formulas are excellent formulas to take during pregnancy as needed. Although some herbs carry warnings during pregnancy, remember that they are always safer than a pharmaceutical chemical, with its plethora of possible side effects. This includes antibiotics, anti-nausea, anti-gas, harsh laxatives. Always choose natural first!

 

MINERALS, TOXEMIA, GENERAL NUTRITION:

Mineralizing the blood helps prevent toxemia. Decrease red meat, white sugar products and white flour products; increase low glycemic vegetables.

Three: Kelp, Dandelion, and Alfalfa – concentrated, easily absorbed minerals

GreenZone is a concentrate powder full of greens, enzymes and complete nutrition. Can be blended daily in raw apple juice, pineapple juice; can add fruit. Zone balanced 40-30-30 for balanced blood sugar levels.

Chlorophyll, concentrated from alfalfa and flavoured with natural spearmint oil, chlorophyll helps builds blood and makes drinking enough water pleasant. Drink 3 cups/day to as much as desired, in hot or cold water.

Super Vitamins and Minerals provide a balanced formula in an herbal base, which enhances absorption and assimilation. Also add, Folic Acid, see above.

 

ANEMIA:

Iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries the oxygen from the lungs to every cell of the body, including the fetus.  Pregnant women need extra iron.  The above suggestions will often prevent anemia, but some women need more. The following are very effective choices:

I-X: Herbal formula high in iron, manganese, phosphorous, B1, B2, Vit. C, A & Zinc.  Gentle laxative. Contains Red Beet Root, Yellow Dock Root, Red Raspberry Leaves, Chickweed, Burdock, Nettle, Mullein.

Yellow Dock is almost 50% iron, and it is also a gentle laxative.

 

CONSTIPATION:

Eat raw vegetables and fruits daily. Refer to Yellow Dock above. If needed, add:

Psyllium Hulls Combo – Psyllium hulls, licorice root and hibiscus. Gentle fibre formula can be taken daily, or as needed. Always drink a large glass of water with this. If still not having at least 1 BM daily, add LBS II, a lower bowel herbal formula, and/or Bifidophilus Flora Force.

 

FALSE LABOR:

Catnip & Fennel extract: drink a tea of this concentrate will help.

Lobelia 0.5 ml (1/2 dropper) every ½ hour is known to help relax spasms of the uterus. Lobelia is called the “thinking herb” in cases of threatened miscarriage (for short term use only). Lobelia is one of nature’s strongest natural nervines, making it also very useful during labour.

 

MISCARRIAGE:

Red Raspberry taken as capsules, or opened and made into tea helps prevent miscarriage.

C-X: Blessed Thistle, False Unicorn, Black Cohosh, Licorice, Squaw Vine, Sarsaparilla, Siberian Ginseng. . This formula was developed by Dr. John Christopher as a uterine tonic; balances hormones, also excellent for all stages of menopause, including peri and post.

Lobelia – see above under False Labour. Contact author for detailed description of lobelia.


GAS, HEARTBURN:

Papaya Mint chewable tablets aid digestion, or, when available, fresh papaya or will help.

Ginger in small amounts is also helpful, use capsules or open to make a tea.

Marshmallow Pepsin combination or Digestive Enzymes, which are a full spectrum enzymes formula also help improve digestion, thus lessening gas from fermenting food. Eat small meals.


CALCIUM / INSOMNIA:

Extra calcium is required during pregnancy. If dairy suits you, add natural, unsweetened yogurt to the diet.  The following herbal CALCIUM combinations will help, taken with Chamomile or other relaxing tea before bed, as night time is when Calcium is leached from the body to neutralize acids.   These combinations will also help leg cramps.

CA-ATC: Marshmallow, Alfalfa, Oat Straw, Slipper Elm, Irish Moss, Thyme, Passion Flower.

NSP also has Cal-Mag Plus D, Synerpro Calcium-Magnesium, Liquid Calcium Magnesium. All are balanced with Magnesium, Vitamin D, and in absorbable herbal bases. Ask for the best choice for you.


MORNING SICKNESS / NAUSEA:

Ginger Take 4 -6 capsules with hot water (or empty in water to make a strong tea) before rising.

B6 and Zinc are often deficient – 1 B6 and 1-3 Zinc per day. All of the following help – find what works for you:

Peppermint Essential Oil 1 drop neat or as a tea; refer also to Gas and Heartburn suggestions.

 

FIVE TO SIX WEEKS BEFORE DELIVERY:

The following formula will help the labour, delivery and recovery. Most midwives and many healthy Moms have used it for decades:

5-W:  Black Cohosh, Squaw Vine, Dong Quai, Butcher’s Broom, Red Raspberry. (US special order product  – available through Lorene Benoit Health Services)

5-W formula also helps to rebalance hormones after delivery and prevent post-partum depression.

LABOUR: The 5W formula, above will make this process easier. Lobelia during labour is very helpful to relax the organs and the mother in general. Not to exceed .5ml per hour. It can also be applied to labial area externally for natural pain reduction.

 

POST PARTUM:

Catnip and Fennel liquid extract is the best formula for baby’s colic, or other digestive upsets. Also safe and effective for constipation, fevers  and colds.

Wild Yam and Chaste Tree: to help rebalance hormones promoting progesterone activity. Helps alleviate  post partum depression, stimulates milk production, relieves muscle spasms and pain. Any 5W left over from before birth can also be used for this benefit.

All the above supplements and more can be found at TakeTheNaturalPath.myNSP.com, or by contacting the author for personal assistance.

As some formulas have multiple uses, you may choose to consult with a qualified Natural Health Practitioner to get the best formula for your circumstances. You may also wish to follow your blood type diet. An investment in your health at this time will reap life long benefits in the health of you and your child. For more information, please contact:

Lorene Benoit  & Associates Health Education, Duncan, BC,   250-748-6802

Phone consultations available, or call for referrals to natural health practitioners in other locations.

Super Foods And Super Shakes

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Superior nutrition can be accomplished regardless of age or sex, and the results can be noticeable within as little as four weeks!  Experience a healthier immune system, more positive outlook, greater energy and longer life expectancy.   Combining healthy eating habits, regular exercise, pure water, fresh air and Nature’s Sunshine products will make for optimal health!

For those times when you just don’t feel like preparing a nutritious meal, shakes are a great way to get the nutrition your body needs, without all the calories.  A well-balanced shake can provide protein, green super foods, herbs, fruit, fibre and vitamins and minerals.   ********************************************************************

Here are suggestions with Nature’s Sunshine Products that help ensure you get a full dose of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids to keep you healthy.

One – half to one cup of berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)

One serving of GreenZone powder  (CA) or Ultimate GreenZone  (US) – alkalinizes, and provides whopping servings of green nutrition. When you have cups of organic, fresh greens available, such as kale, beet greens, lettuce – not iceberg, sprouted vegies, swiss chard – you don’t need GreenZone. Otherwise you do!

One serving of Protein Powder: see excellent choices below.

Please contact Benoit & Associates to discuss which of these would be best for you, as well as to set up a direct ordering account for the best price, plus professional support.

Optional: 1/2 to one serving Flax Hull Lignans (CA)  or other superfoods

1.5 cups of clean water or ice cubes

Thoroughly mix all ingredients and enjoy!

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These Superfoods help make life easy and health full.

 Ultimate Green Zone:  Provide the body with Superior Nutrition from whole foods.  One serving equals six servings of healthy greens. Contains the finest blend of some of the most nutritious land- and sea-based herbs, plus minerals, amino acids, fatty acids and bioflavonoids. Zone balanced 40-30-30.  A low calorie, nutritionally dense whole food that leaves you feeling vibrant and alive. Blood sugar stablizer,  balance weight, increase metabolism, detoxify. Aids healing and regeneration; strengthens body’s ability to cope with stress.

Nature’s Harvest (US) and (CA) which contains a host of super nutrition, including Beta Glucans – which may help slow tumour growth via anti-angiogenesis. Supplementing with protein helps build lean muscle and increase metabolism.

Nutri-Burn Whey Protein:  (CA) – enhanced with CLA (conjugated linoleoic acid), a natural polyunsaturated fat that research has shown has powerful weight-loss potential, particularly for abdominal fat. Health benefits include decreased hunger, improved stress response, increased metabolism, improved insulin sensitivity and immunity, better sleep, increased endurance during exercise, and reduced food-induced allergic reactions.

Collagen is another complete protein designed to build and tone muscle. It also helps heal leaky gut.

Love and Peas (US only)- is a vegan option, dairy free gluten free, lactose free that fulfills 75% of daily requirements for 18 vitamins and minerals.

There are other great protein super shakes to choose from, in both Canada and US.: IN.Form Metabolic Age Support Soy and Pea Protein, Love & Peas….

Contact the author for suggestions of the best one for you and to place your first wholesale priced order – no charge – for 10 minutes. 

 

Other healthful additions: Fresh or frozen fruit: banana, berries, pear, free range eggs or locally grown vegetables. Concentrated Zambroza, Thai Go (US) , Liquid Essential Minerals OR Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic, Nature’s Gold, Flax Hull Lignans – a herb specialist can help choose your best Super dense nutritional foods.

Prepared by:  Lorene Benoit, M.H.H.CHC; 250-748-6802  TaketheNaturalPath@gmail.com

Mar/09 Updated October, 2013

SUPER ANTI-OXIDANT FOODS

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Super Antioxidant Foods

The following foods are some super anti-cancer foods.  Choose as many as possible in their raw state, where appropriate. Consult a health practitioner to further personalize for Blood Type or address allergies.  These foods are used for their ability to provide super nutrition and phyto chemicals.

leafy green vegetables  cabbage                    yams                                    apricots

chard                                  endive                      zucchini                             grapefruit

kale                                      peas                          squash                                grapes

mustard greens               asparagus                  tomatoes                            mangoes

spinach                               tomatoes                   blueberries                        bananas

beet greens                        cauliflower               raspberries                        papaya, melons

romaine, leaf lettuce     avocadoes                strawberries                     nuts (soaked)

arugula                              garlic                        blackberries                    seeds (sprouted)

broccoli                             onions                       apples                                 beans

celery                                  sweet potatoes         pears                                   lentils

ROOT VEGETABLES:  carrots, turnips, radishes, kohlrabi, artichokes, beets, rutabaga

TASTY NUT MILK:  Puree blanched almonds in the blender with water. Sweeten the milk and cereal with stevia or xylitol. Avoid drinking coffee.

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES: broccoli, cauliflower, mustard greens, brussel sprouts, cabbage. They contain indoles, which are used to destroy inactive estrogen in the bloodstream.  Particularly important for estrogen related cancers like breast cancer. Indoles are in Nature’s Sunshine Essentials Garden Formula, SynerPro formulas and GreenZone.

VITAMIN C FOODS and supplements: Rose Hips, Vit. C complex 500mg.

GARLIC:  Not only is it high in allicin, which kills bacteria, fungi, and intestinal parasites, but it contains 32 sulphur compounds, which are also anti-cancerous. High Potency odour controlled garlic is effective, as is raw, organic garlic.

TOMATOES:  source of a potent anti-oxidant called lycopene.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS:  in cold-pressed, organic flax oil, and NSP Super Oil, and Super Omega 3 necessary for the formation of healthy cell membranes. The EFAs work with the iron in chlorophyll rich foods (GreenZone, Chlorophyll) to make hemoglobin.  It is hemoglobin that transports oxygen throughout the body. Fungus cannot live in an oxygen-rich environment.

BASIC SALAD DRESSING: Dr. Johanna Budwig’s Blend 1 tbsp. of cold-pressed organic flax oil into ½ cup or so of low-fat cottage cheese. May add ground garlic or horseradish.

For creamy Italian-add pure, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and Italian seasoning. For

Thousand Island-add a bit of lemon juice, tomato juice, chopped boiled egg.

RAW NUTS, SEEDS, soaked or sprouted. Grind or chew until liquid for proper absorption.

WHOLE GRAINS: Quinoa, amaranth, millet, buckwheat. Slow cook in a thermos to preserve nutrients. (Before bed at night, place a serving of whole grain in a good thermos.  Fill thermos with boiling water. Cover. Shake. Leave overnight. In the morning the grain is soft and ready to eat.) Try to eat grains that are more alkaline and suit your Blood Type.

LEGUMES, (PULSES): Must be well cooked so you can digest them. Try to eat grains that are more alkaline and suit your Blood Type.

ALL FOODS SHOULD BE ORGANIC IF POSSIBLE. Use no food with refined flour, oil, deep-fried foods, sugar, cured foods. All feed fungus.

USE PURIFIED WATER, not tap water. Fluoride & chlorine create toxins in the body. Add Chlorophyll, with a pleasant natural, spearmint flavour, to help you drink more water, while adding nutrition.

Green Tea (one capsule extract makes a very strong cup) is super high in antioxidants, including ellagic acid. E Tea is also available in a capsule for a stronger, easier to get the blood purifying benefits of Essiac Tea. Zambroza is a delicious, high anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory nutritious beverage. See www.zambroza.com for more info; contact Benoit & Associates Health to receive discount.

©Prepared by Lorene Benoit     Health Service, Duncan, BC (250) 748-6802  www.naturalpathremedies.com

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Spring Cleansing for improved health!

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Spring has sprung and we hope that some of you are feeling it. Flowers coming up, rivers running high, all the signs of nature are upon us. More differences obviously for those of us more northerly, but even in southerly climes, the differences can be  noticed when you take the time to look, smell or feel.

The beauty of spring is the time for renewal and new growth. For our bodies, it is also one of the best times to clean out accumulated toxins from the winter, which for many is a time of less activity and heavier eating.

Just as your car needs regular oil changes, your body needs regular cleansing.  The liver is a major detoxifying organ in the body, as well as being responsible for enzyme production, energy levels, glucose storage and release, hormonal balance, emotional states and hundreds of other functions.

Clean intestines facilitate proper nutrient absorption and waste elimination. Time proven tradition has shown that spring  cleansing improves digestion and utilization of nutrients, increases energy and strengthens the immune system. Spring cleansing helps ensure better health in the upcoming season, just as does fall cleansing prepare for the next change of season.

Cleansing can be as simple as cleaning up your diet, and undertaking a raw foods feast, or as complicated as fasting and doing enemas. The addition of herbs that have been  traditionally used for cleansing greatly makes any cleanse more effective. Some of the cleanses we have worked with for years are combinations of herbs which are designed to offer whole body cleansing, including liver, kidneys, colon, lymphatic, blood and cellular level.

The packs make it easy for anyone to do, without having to take time off or starve. A few that we continue to use are listed below. If you would like more information on any of these, or how to get them, no matter what part of the world you live in, please contact our office: takethenaturalpath@gmail.com.

You may be surprised at how reasonably priced they are, and as they come from a company that has been around since 1972, their quality is by design, not by accident, and is a given.

Tiao He PAK (CA)  and  Tiao He Cleanse (US) : a 10 – 15 day cleanse that nutritionally benefits the liver, bowels, kidneys and cleanses blood at the cellular level. Contains 3 formulas and 3 single herbs.

DETOX BASICS  CA & US: a 30 day cleanse which includes Berberin for balancing glucose metabolism., Milk Thistle for liver & enhanced glutathione production, Turmeric, probiotics and more.

Dieter’s Cleanse (US only) : a 14 day program that both builds and cleanses in the proper ratio of two to one. Because it contains many anti oxidants and minerals, it can be used longer term for weight loss. Enhances digestive and intestinal  function; balances glands, weight-metabolism and blood sugar.

Parasite Cleansing is also recommended 1- 2x/s per year. NO matter where you live, chances are about 95% that you have parasites. Herbs such as Wormwood, (Artemisia), Black Walnut, Paw Paw are available in several products and Paks.

LBS II: A lower bowel formula that is beneficial for ongoing building and cleansing of bowel tone and function..  The longer you use it, the less you need it – proof that it works! It is one combination in both of the above packages, but as so many people need this on an ongoing basis, it is also available as a stand-alone formula.

If you feel  weak or depleted, your are wiser to build your body a month or more before cleansing. An excellent herbal aid to do this is :

Energy-V : energy booster to increase overall well being, stamina and energy. Includes adaptogenic herbs which help the body adapt to stress.   Contains bee pollen, gingko, kelp, licorice, siberian ginseng, yellow dock, barley grass, rosehips, schizandra and capsicum.

Good health to you – now go out and find yourself an unsprayed patch of nettles or dandelion greens to eat while cleansing!

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Vitamin B12: Do You Need to Supplement?

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I have been taught over the last 30 years that there are good herbal and plant sources of Vitamin B12, including Spirulina, Alfalfa, Hops, Burdock Root, Chickweed, Dandelion Root, Catnip, Hawthorn Berries, Mullein Leaves, Red Clover Tops, Fenugreek Seeds, Dong Quai, White Oak Bark, miso and tempeh. Some say that seaweeds are the best source of Vitamin B12 and provide far more of the nutrient than animal flesh (which provides questionable nutrition after it’s cooked).

However, after a recent in depth search, most researchers indicate that this is not the case. Most up-to-date studies conclude that there is no great plant source that is easily absorbed by humans.

And yes, it is true that if we have healthy colonic bacteria, our body can make some Vit. B12. The challenge is, whether we utilize this effectively or not. Based on these recent studies, it is my opinion that it is quite critical for vegans and vegetarians to supplement.

Other people who are at risk for B12 deficiency are those who have digestion problems, have had intestinal surgery or radiation, anyone aged 60 or older, breast-fed infants of vegetarian mothers, drinkers and people taking cholesterol lowering drugs.

Once you read the many functions of Vitamin B12 and the myriad of symptoms resulting from a deficiency, you can decide. In my clinical practice, I have had some remarkable results with Vit. B12 supplementation.

One example was a lady suffering severe arm tingling from an overuse injury (she was a landscaper). Although this tingling had been ongoing for several months and was becoming unbearable, she noticed a difference within 48 hours of taking a liquid B 12 Plus supplement.

It is easy and very affordable solution to supplement with the NSP Vitamin B12 liquid.
One bottle would last 2 months if a person took it every day. Blood tests HAVE shown that is well absorbed. We have cases where even elderly people, previously taking B12 injections, have maintained and increased their B12 serum levels with the liquid Vit. B12. Obviously taking a supplement by mouth is easier, less invasive and less expensive.

If you would like a very extensive, 22 page article on Vit B12, please contact our office. If you would like to know some other vitamin and minerals found in herbs, our nutritional powerhouses, please contact our office, and ask for the chart “Herbs for Your Health” .

takethenaturalpath@gmail.com – Or click here:  please contact me

Lorene Benoit, BEd, MHH, CHC, CRA, CI, etc.
Benoit and Associates Health Education
5175 Bills Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6S7   250-748-6802   phone / fax
natural-path@shaw.ca
www.naturalpathremedies.com

Marie’s Success Story

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My Cancer Story

I was enjoying my 66th year like I had the several previous years; tending my lakefront garden, baking a variety of goodies, traveling around the island visiting friends and family, volunteering on various committees and overall, filling my life full of time with family, friends in the most beautiful part of the world. But then things began to change.

It all started with a nagging pain in my side. Over time things gradually got worse and pretty soon, I was extremely uncomfortable.  My back hurt, my side hurt, my breathing was labored and my heart was racing.  Trying desperately to find relief from my discomfort, my husband and I made many trips to the emergency ward. The quest for answers included five scans and eight x-rays. Each time a possible diagnoses was offered; costio canda nerve, wet pleurisy, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, irritated bowel, blood clot, arthritis, lupus, polymyalgia rhemaitia, and so on. And then in February 2006, an x-ray showed a shadow on the lower lobe of my left lung.

Tests continued until on November 16, 2006 Dr Dewer, a cancer specialist, did a biopsy and diagnosed mesothelioma. The lung and pleura were fused together. I was informed that the cancer was inoperable. I was too weak for chemotherapy or radiation. The doctors told my family and I that I had possibly six months to live.

I tried to be strong and count my blessings but, as I began tying up loose strings, I found myself thinking with dismay, ” I am not going to make our fiftieth wedding anniversary, seven months away!”  But then, as the weeks passed, I became aware of a deep resolve,  “I AM going to make it!” I didn’t know that things would get much worse before they got better.

With the message from the doctors that there was nothing they could do, our family began looking for alternatives. Upon the advice of our oldest son Ron, I started a program with a Chinese medical doctor. The program kept me alive and I even improved slightly. The regime was intense and at first required that I travel to Victoria regularly. Things were not looking good so my husband and I had a notary come to our home and make out our wills and living wills. While I was fighting for my life, I was continually being faced with my death.

Through the Christmas holidays, birthdays, the changes in the seasons, I continued to struggle – each breath was a chore. I spent most of each day in my reclining chair but little by little I regained some strength and by June 2007 we celebrated our fiftieth wedding anniversary with about two hundred family and friends. I was still very ill and incredibly weak. I think most of our guests thought they were saying goodbye.

I continued with a variety of alternative programs over the next two years and made very gradual improvements. Eventually I hit a plateau. I remember thinking, “If this is as good as it gets, I’d rather be dead.” But then I started a program that changed my life.

In September of 2009, a friend gave me a book about a herb called Paw Paw by Nature’s Sunshine and we started consultations with a herbalist, Lorene Benoit of Duncan. The first thing she said was, “No sugar, wheat nor yeast, all organic food and no chlorine in the water.” She started me on a program including herbs to support my health and Paw Paw to kill the cancer.

Within a month my health was showing significant improvement.

About six months after starting the herbal program I went to the cancer specialist and when I told her I still had a lot of pain on my left side she replied, “Oh, the cancer could have metastasized to the bone.” I felt totally deflated. The doctor wanted me to start chemo and radiation, stop taking the herbs and have a scan. I agreed to have the scan and with hesitation accepted future appointments with the chemo and radiation technicians. After the scan we were elated to see that my lymph nodes were clear, the pancreas, liver and spleen were clear and it appeared that the cancer was receding. I called the chemo and radiation offices, cancelled my appointments and told them that I would call if I needed them in the future.

Since that day my health has continued to improve. I continue my regular consultations with Lorene Benoit so that the herbal program can be adjusted as my body continues to heal. After sitting for years with my left side clenched I found myself hunched and stiff so I visit Greg Augustine (Soma for Living) for regular sessions designed to aid my healing. I am improving every day, one foot in front of the other and now one year later I am walking over one and one half miles every day, tending our lakefront garden, traveling around the island visiting family and friends in the most beautiful place on earth.

Sincerely Marie Augustine

250 745 3330

We offer sincere thanks to Marie for her being a beacon of light and hope to so many others far and wide. She and her husband Floyd have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Hawaii and are making the best out of their re-newed  life together! Their diligence to healing on so many levels are one of the joys in this profession.

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Hear this about your Ear: infections and tinnitus

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HERBAL AIDS FOR EAR PROBLEMS

The use of certain herbs can enhance the recovery of problems concerning the ears. This is important to know how to treat naturally, as it is common, and it can prevent life long challenges as a result of inappropriate treatment.

Ear infections fall into two major categories: acute otitis media (AOM) and secretory otitis media (otitis media with effusion (OME)). Children with OME have fluid filling the middle ear. Children with AOM have fluid in the middle ear and ear pain, marked redness of the eardrum, and distinct bulging of the eardrum, often with fever.

Unfortunately, it is common practice for well-meaning physicians to prescribe antibiotics for ear infections. We know that a child who has received two or three courses of antibiotics is seven times more likely to become infected with resistant bacteria. This problem is much worse when the child has been on been on a broad-spectrum antibiotic (an antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial species). Whenever antibiotics are used, the most sensitive bacteria die first, and the most resistant live to reproduce. When broad-spectrum antibiotics are misused, very resistant strains of bacteria can be bred.

A single dose of some powerful antibiotic drugs is enough to kill most of the weaker bacteria in your child’s body, yet still allow the stronger ones to survive. The likelihood of your child’s getting a subsequent, worse ear infection only increases after this treatment.

Not to mention the effect that the antibiotic has on the probiotics that should be naturally prevalent in the body, especially the colon. This imbalance between ‘anti’ and ‘pro’ biotic (bio = life)

Drug-resistant bacteria, aka “super bugs” , pose a very real problem. Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, is the most common cause of ear infections.  Over the past years, resistant strains of pneumococcus have been emerging and spreading rapidly.

This will often lead to ear tubes, which bypass the body’s natural defence system called the ear drum. Repeated use of ear tubes, as the child outgrows them, can result in permanent scarring of the eardrum.

Compare this to having a leak in your roof, which is causing water to drip into your house. Instead of fixing the leak, you attach a pipe to drain off the excess water.

A more sensible approach is to look to the cause of the ear infections, eliminate the infection naturally, and support the immune system.

  • For earaches/ ear infections the following single and combination herbs will help strengthen the body to assist in a quicker recovery.

CBG– Orally and drops in ear as antibiotic. Good for earaches and other respiratory infections.

Lobelia– Influences the entire system; deobstruant which thins mucous. It is a nerve relaxant and can be used alone or with CBG for earaches. Relieves pain both internally, a couple of drops per ear,  and rubbed externally behind the ear with downward strokes towards the tonsils- helps lymphatic drainage.

H.P Garlic– A high potency garlic used as an oral antibiotic.

Golden Seal/ Echinacea or glycerine extract of Oregon Grape – Antibiotic; may be necessary in addition to above, as an added infection fighter if infection has been chronic.

Garlic Oil/ Ear Oil – garlic and mullein infused in oil – used as antibiotic ear drops.

SN-X– Relieves sinus infections and blockage.

Xylitol gum and mints have also been found to reduce the incidence of middle ear infections by 40% in young children, potentially eliminating the need for tube insertions. Xylitol has also been used to prevent sinus infections, allergies and asthma.

Bifidophilus Flora Force – If antibiotics have been used, it is essential to replenish colonic bacteria with friendly, immune supporting bacteria. Otherwise, overgrowth of candida (yeast)  infections may worsen the original problem. Bifidophilus Flora Force formula contains

prebiotics and probiotics to achieve this balance.

Blood purifiers can help with runny ears. Combinations will usually include herbs that are mild laxatives & good liver cleansers. Yeast Fungal Detox os one for those with candida or yeast involvement. All Cell Detox is another effective blood purifying combination.

  • For tinnitus/vertigo the following herbs may assist:

Ginkgo Biloba– Increases circulation and blood flow to the nerves of the inner ear and brain. Combined with Hawthorne enhances overall cardio vascular circulation. Available in combination Gingko Hawthorne,or Gingko Time Release as a single herb.

Feverfew – High Potency– Used to help dizziness and tinnitus, as it provides circulation to brain and head. Helpful to ears, nose and throat. Also used for liver related migraines.

To order, or for more info, dosages plus dietary considerations, contact Lorene Benoit Health Services at 250-748-6802 or takethenaturalpath@gmail.com

References:

Alan Greene MD FAAP Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994

“Liquid Herbs” 2003, by Lorene Benoit, MHH, CHC

© Benoit & Associates Health Education

Soy controversy

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There are many controversial views about soy and soy products.

This article was updated December, 2018.                                           Truth stands the test of time.

The negative talk about soy usually relates to it being indigestible and its phyto estrogens promoting early puberty, sterility in males,  estrogen receptive breast cancer, depressing thyroid function.

The positive side refers to it being a viable, environmentally green protein source,  and its phyto estrogens helping with menopausal symptoms and preventing breast and other cancers.

Our take on soy uses the same approach that we encourage our clients to embrace concerning ALL  natural health issues:

1. Do your research and try to find out who has paid for the research you are reading – this is not always easy to determine and untangling sponsorship connections can take some time!

2. Look at historical perspectives from whatever part of the world this plant (or herb,  product, diet, etc.) originates from.

3. Pay attention to YOUR body if you implement something new. Learning to listen to your body will tell you more than anything else.

This being said, these are our additional thoughts concerning soy:

  • People have to be moderate in their consumption of soy – we do not need a 1/2 lb. slab of tofu – look at how Japanese have traditionally used small pieces in soups and stir fries
  • Avoid over consumption of sugar laden soy products, milks and yogurts filled with guar gum and other fillers and thickeners – not a Japanese staple
  • Fermented soy products DO add other benefits – miso is one of the most nutritious
  • Understand that phyto estrogens are not hormones. Only animals have hormones. Phyto estrogens are plant (phyto) estrogens. They act beneficially in the body by filling hormonal receptor sites, which prevents the body from utilizing more potent or toxic hormones, such as the type of estrogen that does promote ER breast cancer, and chemical hormones, called xeno estrogens. So most people experience positive results.
  • In our office we used a non-GMO soy isolate based protein powder for more than 20 years. Our clients loved this product and after so many years, not one had any thyroid issues; many experienced most of the benefits listed below.
  • It has become more difficult to obtain reasonable quantities of non GMO soy based protein at competitive prices, plus people have been unduly scared off with soy misinformation. Nature’s Sunshine has replaced soy proteins with other excellent protein blends. Three favorites available in both Canada and US are:   In.Form Metabolic Age Support Pea Vanilla Shake, which is vegan, gluten free and contains phytosterols; IN.Form Metabolic Age Support Whey, and Nature’s Harvest, containing protein, vitamins, minerals and vegetables. In the US many people also love the Love and Peas Sugar Free.
  • Some of the benefits that any quality protein supplement will provide for people are:
  1. weight management
  2. endurance and energy for athletics
  3. balancing blood sugar levels for both hypo and hyper glycemia
  4. reducing negative hormonal symptoms of menopause and andropause

On pages 203 -204 of Lorene Benoit’s book:  The Paw Paw Program – The “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally, a recipe for Super Shakes is given, which can include this SynerProtein.

For more information, and personal advice for supplements specific for YOU,  or to order  from our same supplier at wholesale discount, please contact our office.

Should you wish a document of soy related research which has helped form this opinion, we will gladly share a multi-page reference list gratefully provided by Dr. Hugo Rodier, Board Certified MD  PLUS Nutritional and Integrative Doctor. Just email us and ask for “Dr. Rodier’s Soy Research”.

Conference Calls on Paw Paw and Cancer

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Monday Conference Calls on Cancer and the Paw Paw Program

6 – 7 pm PST

These Conference calls are  interactive and educational – about what cancer really is and how it can be eradicated.

These calls make it possible for anyone in the world to get access to this knowledge.  On each call Donna Roth, a co worker with Benoit & Associates Health will be leading a discussion for 60 minutes. Donna will cover what cancer is, how it can be healed, what feeds cancer and each call she will expand upon another relevant aspect of cancer healing. Time is allotted for general questions about the program. Please contact our office for more specifics, or to book a phone consultation if you agree with the principles Donna teaches. We, at Benoit & Associates Health, know this program works. See “Marie’s story” on this blog, or email our office to receive MANY case histories of success in healing all stages and types of cancer. The Paw Paw program specifics are in our Cancer section on this blog.

The number for conference calls is: 1-951-262-4343 , then access code  492815 #. Contact our office for past recordings of these calls. 250-748-6802    or    takethenaturalpath@gmail.com

Vita Mix info

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Thanks for letting us know you were having trouble with the Vita Mix link, Chris. The Utube has gone, but there is great information on their website: Vita Mix website

Remember to call the office 250-748-6802 – if any questions, and to use the Affiliate # 06-003329 for a discount.

I was just notified: a limited special  for Canadians: a refurbished VitaMix (new motor, complete warranty), white casing, is available for $499. There are only 2 available – call or email our office now if interested.