Thursday 19 February 2015

Tips on how to survive a flood, fire, earthquake or storm


Survival Movie


Tips on how to survive a flood, fire, earthquake or storm this must know free information could save your and your families lives Developed by Russell Setright at Life Survival Training 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbdj5Albu6I

If you need help in a storm or flood phone the SES 132500 if life is in danger phone 000.

Cut and paste this link into browser for Survival Movie on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbdj5Albu6I



Wednesday 18 February 2015

How to help keep your liver healthy

YOUR LIVER  
Help to keep your liver healthy (part 1)
Russell Setright


The liver is the second largest organ in the body, the skin being the largest. The liver, however, performs more functions than any other organ. Most products of digestion are transported to the liver from the intestines via the portal vein. The liver also produces and stores glycogen, which it synthesises from glucose, the muscles for energy need this. The liver also manufactures bile, which is used in the digestion of fats. It is one of the body's major detoxifiers, transforming substances that are taken into the blood by way of our intestines. The liver also synthesises prothrombin and fibrinogen, which are clotting agents, and is a valuable storing house for vitamins A, D, E and K.
There are many diseases which can severely affect the liver. Abuse with certain drugs such as alcohol and paracetamol can cause cirrhosis of the liver, which will lead to death if not treated in the early stages.
Hepatitis is a disease which inflames the liver. There are varieties of the virus: hepatitis A, (infectious hepatitis), hepatitis B (serum hepatitis) and hepatitis C and now some strains identified as H. In some developed countries hepatitis infects up to 40 per cent of the population and in Australia 25% of the Australian indigenous population are infected. The virus can be caught through exchange of blood, saliva, or eating infected food. Clean toilet habits and washing of hands afterwards are necessary for prevention.
A sluggish liver can also result in accumulation of some of the toxins that we are exposed to each day, not only in the liver but in elsewhere in the body. These toxins include, industrial wastes, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners, photochemical smog, chlorine, PCBs and heavy metals, to name but a few. Their accumulation can contribute to poor health and disease. Quite often skin disorders, such as dermatitis and acne, can be directly related to poor liver function. Other symptoms can include, headache, lethargy, elevated cholesterol, indigestion and nausea.
Losing weight is one reason many people start a liver DeTox program. Some people find loosing weight can be very difficult for many people, while for others, the problem is how to put weight on, even when lifestyle and eating habits are balanced. The difference between these types of people is that their individual metabolic rate (the rate at which you burn up kilojoules) varies.
However, don't despair, there are foods that can actually increase your metabolism and help improve weight loss, while other foods can slow down the rate of weight loss and the metabolism by acting on the thyroid gland's production of hormones which are involved in our body's metabolic process.

LIVER DETOXIFICATION AND INNER CLEANSING
As a direct result of our lifestyle and our polluted environment, detoxifying the liver, kidneys and bowels in many cases can help improve our health and quality of life. Any detoxification program requires in most cases a change in lifestyle and diet. Foods that contribute to liver or bowel toxication should be avoided while at the same time foods that promote a healthy digestive system should be increased.
As Hippocrates said, "Let food be your Medicine!" In Australia the intake of "junk foods" is on the increase. These foods are generally high in fat and refined sugar and low in fibre. This combination not only increases the load on the liver but also the risk of developing gallstones, diabetes and heart disease. The first step in a healthy diet is reduce the total fat and refined sugar intake, read the labels of processed foods and avoid those that are high in fat. Some of the best foods to incorporate in your diet are garlic, onions, leeks, lemons, apples, pears, berries, raw nuts, potatoes, soya beans, beats, rice, fish, olive and canola oils in moderation. To keep your liver in good shape it is best to avoid foods high in sugar and fat, such as candy, sweet biscuits, cakes, soft drinks, chocolate fatty meats and oils. You should also avoid foods high in caffeine, such as coffee and cola drinks also avoid fatty dairy products, bacon, roasted nuts, and fried foods. These foods cause the liver to slow down and become congested. It is best to abstain from alcohol while undertaking a liver DeTox program, and never take paracetamol and alcohol in combination as this can cause severe liver damage. Regular alcohol consumption in combination with a high fat diet can also increase the risk of fatty liver disease. A diet that is high in water-soluble fibres such as Psyllium and oat bran can increase enterohepatic cholesterol bile acid circulation. The fibre binds up the bile salts and bile acids and passes them through the digestive tract. This action reduces their reabsorption and therefore the liver needs to manufacture more of these salts from cholesterol in the body. This reduces total cholesterol levels and improves liver function.
Detoxication of the liver can help improve the quality of life, many conditions such as headaches, indigestion, poor concentration, constipation and lack of energy can all be escalated by a sluggish liver.

If you have a liver infection or condition always see your medical practitioner

Sunday 15 February 2015

You can reduce pain and improve mobility when suffering osteoarthritis naturally

Natural Medicine found again to help reduce  pain and improve mobility of people suffering osteoarthritis 


Glucosamine and chondroitin has comparable efficacy to celecoxib (celebrex) in reducing pain, stiffness, functional limitation and joint swelling/effusion after 6 months in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis. The patients in the study found a 50.1 per cent decrease in pain when taking the glucosamine and chondroitin complex.

This study also reported the natural products glucosamine and chondroitin have a good safety profile (Hochberg MC et al. Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015 Jan 14. pii: annrheumdis-2014-206792) 

This is not new, past studies have constantly found that glucosamine sulfate plus chondroitin not only helps reduce pain but may halt the progression of the condition.

Also, natural anti inflammatory supplements such as Lyprinol and fish oil may help add to the positive effects of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Other studies have also found natural medicines work as well or better than NSAID's and importantly without the serious side effects

A study that examined data of 600 participants looked at structural changes, cartilage volume, joint space and pain in arthritis of the knee over a two year period.
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to compare the results of supplementary glucosamine and chondroitin sulphates with or without analgesic/anti-inflammatory(NSAID) drugs on certain markers of arthritis disease progression.

The results of this study found significant improvements in some of the joint measurements. Those taking analgesic/anti-inflammatory medication plus glucosamine and chondroitin   had significantly reduced loss of cartilage volume at 24 months in the medial central plateau.

Also those who took both anti-inflammatory pain medications plus glucosamine and chondroitin supplements had a mild reduction in disease progression and less pain compared to those who took only pain/anti-inflammatory medications without the supplements.

The authors of the study reported  that the analgesic/anti-inflammatory participants who took glucosamine and chondroitin sulphates had a reduced loss of cartilage volume over 24 months in subregions when assessed with MRI, which could not be identified by normal X-rays(1)

This study adds positive data to the complementary medicine approach in the management of osteoarthritic conditions where anti-inflammatory supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil, Lyprinol) (2)(3) and analgesic /anti-inflammatory herbs including  White willow  bark are often recommended in combination and been found to have considerable potential in the symptomatic treatment of rheumatic disorders (4)(5).

The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin plus anti-inflammatory dietary supplements and if needed herbs may be a good combination in helping relieve the symptoms and indeed the progression of some osteoarthritic conditions without the side-effects of NSAID's

Glucosamine-Sulfate-1000


  • Effective for osteoarthritic pain relief
  • Helps reduce cartilage wear
  • Contains the most scientifically validated form of glucosamine; glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride complex
  • Results expected after 2-4 weeks

Lyprinol_2
  • Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis.
  • Temporary relief of the pain of osteoarthritis.
  • Has anti-inflammatory properties.





References
1.        Johanne Martel-Pelletier, Camille Roubille1 et al.  First-line analysis of the effects of treatment on progression of structural changes in knee osteoarthritis over 24 months: data from the osteoarthritis initiative progression cohort , Ann Rheum Dis doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-203906
2.        Sheila A. Doggrell, Lyprinol—Is It a Useful Anti-Inflammatory Agent? Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011; 2011: 307121. Published online 2011 August 11. doi:  10.1093/ecam/nep030
3.        Chi-Ho Lee,1 John Hon-Kei Lum et al. Pain Controlling and Cytokine-regulating Effects of Lyprinol, a Lipid Extract of Perna Canaliculus, in a Rat Adjuvant-induced Arthritis Model, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 June; 6(2): 239–245. Published online 2007 September 26. doi:  10.1093/ecam/nem100
4.        Ernst E, Chrubasik S. Phyto-anti-inflammatories. A systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trialsRheum Dis Clin North Am. 2000;26(1):13-27.
5.        Schmid B, Ludtke R, Selbmann HK, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of a standardized willow bark extract in patients with osteoarthritis: randomized placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial.Phytother Res. 2001 Jun;15(4):344-50

The information given by Naturopath Russell Setright in this article is for general educational purposes only and not for the treatment of any disease or condition. Always see your Healthcare Practitioner for any suspected disease accident or condition and follow there expert advice.