Category: Health Protocols

How the COVID lockdown has affected our emotional, hormonal and weight issues

IFM Radio talk with Zulaikha and Sue 22 July 2010

We are all getting used to the new corona pandemic-orientated lifestyle, as the months go by under lockdown. Some of us are back at work – others have lost their loved ones, careers, businesses and incomes. It has been an emotional rollercoaster all round, but according to Sue, a new mindset called “coviditis” has developed.

Q: What do you mean by “coviditis”?

Coviditis is what we call an attitude that people have when they try to blame their shortcomings, especially not doing their normal duties on the covid situation. People are so used to not having their normal supplies or being unable to do things or go to certain places that a degree of laziness has crept in. The closure of gyms especially, becomes the excuse for not being fit and not burning enough calories. The temptation to shut down, watch more TV and eat more junk food is overwhelming. But covid is to blame, as is not working as hard because of justified as well as imagined reasons – all because of the pandemic. We don’t have hairderssers, beauty parlors and so on. So we can be scruffy – because of covid. We can shut out everybody and be rude – because of covid!

Q: Sitting around does tempt one to eat more. What can we do about the weight gain?

It has become too convenient to just sit at home with nothing to do and one gets used to it. Apathy sets in and one is less inclined to budge because it becomes too much effort. No more freedom of movement, especially in the earlier days when we had a more severe lockdown resulted in doing less exercise. The frustration and the boredom led to more eating and snacking – unfortunately for some of us. Others enjoyed having the free time to do more cooking and baking and the results speak for themselves. More cookies and cake and more and when one is bored and depressed, more people look for comfort food.

Q: You mentioned emotional problems. How do these affect our hormones?

Our emotions affect our hormones and also our immune system. When we feel angry, frustrated, anxious and depressed we release a lot of stress hormones like adrenaline, cortisol and epinephrine. These hormones not only depress the immune system, they make us store fat as a result of stimulating our flight or fight response. They raise our blood sugar level, for instance to help us flee from the perceived threat but we don’t run away. We sit and fret and fume. Eating sweet food for comfort means we disable the immune system. Sugar usurps our vitamin C receptors. Depression and anxiety make us seek out the sweet stuff for comfort and once you start eating sweet food, the release of insulin – another hormone, is increased. Over time the excess insulin causes a drop in blood sugar and leads to shakiness and hypoglycaemia. Another excuse to load up on sugar – unfortunately. When we fail to burn all this fuel, it leads to chronic weight gain. Lockdown obesity is a big problem!

Q: Do calorie restricted diets help or hinder weight loss?

When your food is your comfort, restricting it causes further stress, more emphasis on deprivation and a greater obsession for trying to cheat on not only covid restrictions, but your food intake. The eat as much as you like diet is not the answer either, unless you exercise a lot and burn up all the calories. Eating the wrong food causes more inflammation and that in turn, makes one swell up and feel bloated.

Q: What is the most sensible diet to follow?

It is best to start with a selection of what I call safe zone food that really suits you, as an individual. That means eating for your blood type. Any diet is fine, but leave out the items that do not suit your blood type because regardless of the amount of kilojoules, the contain antigens that disrupt your digestion and can cause inflammation. Inflammation causes chronic weight gain, regardless of the portion size or the amount of exercise you do. It is not fair, to see somebody thrive on brown bread and stay slim when it makes you feel fat and sluggish. We provide free blood type lists and slimming information on our website. Use the SEARCH box at www.naturefresh.co.za and take advantage of years and years of well researched material.

Q: If weight gain is caused by hormonal problems, especially thyroid imbalances that slow down metabolism or PCOS that cause insulin resistance – do we need to first address the hormones?

Yes, otherwise all your hard word and discipline will be of no benefit. Once you stop the diet, you will revert – especially if you do not stick to the blood type diet. If you keep eating the food that inhibits your thyroid function, the metabolism will not speed up. For some blood types, eating a lot of cabbage every day blocks iodine because for them, it is goitrogenic. But not for everybody. Eating too much beef and potatoes makes blood type A feel sluggish. There are good supplements on the market to assist thyroid function and there are plenty of fat burners. Best of all is Coleus Forskholii, as recommended by Doctor Oz as it helps the thyroid and speeds up the metabolism. There are many product on the market, so look out for ones that best suit your needs.

Q: If unhappiness is the cause of our weight issues, what can we do?

Feeling sad and heavy and depressed is no joke and one may feel trapped inside a huge, dysfunctional body. It is not easy to overcome such inertia. Where help is needed, one can choose from the many Bach flower remedies that deal specifically with all kinds of mental issues. From feeling tired, anxious or unmotivated to being angry or suffering from a locked in feeling – they can help you. They are available from health shops or online. Homeopathy also has many of these remedies to help you over the gap. But if you have the desire, the motivation can come from asking for help – even a family member who can accompany you and offer support.

Resources for help with emotional / anxiety problems. Online support groups and counselling:

1 https://sandtonchronicle.co.za/263291/covid-19-deal-panic-lockdown/?fbclid=IwAR3Ui4wNQlFfJAMV4jxqJKDGXWTBxleqNLh72F-YYSHy1L7fUpPPVw2LKvM#.XxgE6xyUzgo.facebook

2 https: //sandtonchronicle.co.za/260997/covid-19-keep-anxiety-check/

Help with gluten free and blood type related weight issues:

https://naturefresh.co.za/blood-type-lists/ for free blood type lists

https://naturefresh.co.za/category/blood-group-diet/ blood type guidelines and articles

https://naturefresh.co.za/gluten-blood-type/ how gluten affects your blood type

https://naturefresh.co.za/gluten-free-challenge/ go gluten free for 1 month – try it under lockdown!

https://naturefresh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/7_step_MEGASLIM_diet_plan.pdf 7 day diet plan

https://naturefresh.co.za/products/nf-045-megaslim-50-capsules/ Megaslim (correcting hormones)

Help with hormonal issues: PMS, menopause (male and female), PCOS, testosterone, etc

https://naturefresh.co.za/female-hormones/ female hormone problems

https://naturefresh.co.za/google-cse/?q=hormones list of articles for more help

https://naturefresh.co.za/hormone-supplements/ hormone balancing tinctures for PMS and menopause

https://naturefresh.co.za/male-menopause-andropause/ male menopause

https://naturefresh.co.za/megamax-full-research/ testosterone imbalances in men and women

Six steps to fight a virus – any virus

by Sue Visser Health

researcher for www.naturefresh.co.za

S Sugar inhibits the immune system. An excess of all simple sugars, even natural ones cause inflammation. Sugar sabotages the removal of germs by macrophages. Pathogens, including a virus can kill you at any time because many of them are already living inside our bodies. Sugar feeds candidiasis and promotes the development of mould that also deactivates the immune system allowing a virus to invade your cells and replicate.

T Take these supplements. Iodine and proteolytic enzymes kill all kinds of viruses, including corona, COVID-19 and whatever else they come up with in the future. Making yourself and your family virus-proof is a better strategy. Take large doses of vitamin C to kill mould. Take a daily multivitamin and enough vitamin D every day to boost levels of glutathione – the key to a strong and active immune system and ongoing detoxification.

U Use nose and mouth sprays. Masks are popular but they do not kill viruses. However, they may help to protect you from exposure to mould, especially if you have an allergy to it. COLDGARD (claims to reduce the viral load by 99%) and similar mouth and throat sprays are far more effective – so use them. Add 10ml of cheap iodine to a fluoride free mouthwash and gargle with it. Make a medicated pad for your masks and change or wash them every day. Try spreading Vicks or a few drops of iodine and some essential oils onto a tissue and folding it up. Pin it inside the mask, especially if you have a cough or chest infection to help medicate it.

P Parasites and proteolytic enzymes. Parasites are the hosts of viruses and we all have them. When tapeworms or protozoa die, the viruses are released. They are killed when the immune system is healthy and active. Proteolytic enzymes such as trypsin, protease, bromelain (from pineapple) or papain (from pawpaw) also kill viruses. They break up fibrin, helping to relieve chest congestion and destroy biofilms where viruses hide from the immune system. This is why they use old HIV medications containing proteolytic enzymes like Kaletra to cure COVI-19 patients! Chloroquine, a treatment once used for malaria is also effective against COVID-19. Whole olive leaf remedies that treat drug resistant malaria also kill protozoa – plus, presumably the viruses that live inside them.

I Iodine kills all viruses and control inflammation . “There is no bacterium, virus, parasite or fungus that is known to be resistant to iodine.” Dr Brownstein. Iodine is known to be a potent antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial agent and it has been used to sterilize wounds and surfaces for decades. “PVP-I- (Povidone iodine) based hand wash products for potentially contaminated skin, together with PVP-I gargle/mouthwash for reduction of viral load in the oral cavity and the oropharynx, may help to support hygiene measures during outbreaks of respiratory viruses…. Maintaining iodine sufficiency is one of the most important things you can do to help your immune system. For most patients, I have found 12-50mg/day can supply the body with the correct amount of iodine”. Also, address chronic inflammation that is already present to avoid complications with any type of infection.

D Do away with mould in your environment. Symptoms of exposure to mould include a sore throat, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing, a high temperature and inflammation. When we are exposed to or have a load of mould and mycotoxins in our bodies (or have eaten too much sugar) the immune system’s front line attackers – the macrophages, neutrophils and NK cells are deactivated. So in response to T-cell triggers, the cytokines set off stage 2, a reactive volley of inflammation: raised temperature, runny nose, sore throat and so on. We call them allergies, but they are cries for help – vitamin C please, to kill off the mould). Take it 1 gram at a time, in case it causes a runny tummy. Increase the dosage over time, according to your exposure to mould or an oncoming cold.

All about inflammation March 2020 radio talk with Zulaikha and Sue

We need to appreciate that inflammation is a protective mechanism. Pain is a warning, so rather attend to the source of the pain if it persists instead of continuously taking pills to switch it off. Acute inflammation is short-lived and usually no treatment is necessary. But our thoughts and emotions also affect the immune system and hence a state of inflammation. Even a suggestion about a pandemic virus can set off the inflammatory response that favours the onset of a respiratory crisis.

Q: We talk about inflammation and take medications to reduce it. So tell us – what exactly is inflammation?

Primary or temporary inflammation is a defensive mechanism that is triggered by the immune system to help us cope with whatever it is that is perceived as a threat to us. The immune system releases pro-inflammatory cytokines – chemicals that help us to deal with a pathogen such as a virus, bacteria or other microbe. Other triggers for cytokines include bites, stings, splinters, bumps, poisons, cuts and other injuries.

We experience the following:

Pain: The inflamed area is likely to be painful, especially to the touch. Chemicals that stimulate nerve endings are released, making the area more sensitive.

Redness: This occurs because the capillaries in the area are filled with more blood than usual.

Immobility: There may be some loss of function in the region of the inflammation. The body prevents the use of the injured limb for instance, to prevent more injury.

Swelling: This is caused by a build-up of fluid. Swelling can also help to immobilise an injured finger joint and hold it in place. The throat closed up and swells to prevent further ingestion of a poison.

Heat: More blood flows to the affected area, and this makes it feel warm to the touch, but increased circulation enables more white blood cells to reach the area to kill microbes and other pathogens.

Q: In the first aid kit we have aspirins and other pain killers. Is it a good idea to keep using them for days on end?

This type of acute inflammation is temporary – a response to fix the problem area and prevent further damage. For instance, if a bee stings you it produces all these symptoms. The pain is acute but will go away when the venom is dissipated – increased circulation, swelling. An analgesic will ease the pain in the meantime but usually we are advised that if symptoms persist one should not use them continuously and rather see a doctor. In the case of toothache, the pain and swelling may not just go away, due to a tooth infection or a more chronic type of inflammation.

Q: What is chronic inflammation?

This refers to long-term inflammation and can last for several months and even years. It can result from:

• Failure to eliminate whatever was causing an acute inflammation

• An autoimmune disorder that attacks normal healthy tissue, mistaking it for a pathogen that causes disease

• Exposure to a low level of a particular microbe or irritant, such as an industrial chemical, over a long period

Examples of diseases and conditions that include chronic inflammation:

• Asthma (irritant in the air)

• Chronic peptic ulcer (caused by low stomach acid)

• Tuberculosis 9a bacterium)

• Rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune)

• Periodontitis ( poor oral hygiene)

• Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

• Sinusitis (airborne allergen)

• Active hepatitis (liver pathogen – flukes)

Q: Why is inflammation to blame for most of our chronic diseases?

Cytokines, our pro-inflammatory chemicals are also released by stress – an imagined enemy. So, according to doctors, if you’re stressed you’ll release more of these chemicals, increasing the amount of inflammation in your body, leading to medical issues such as heart attack, stroke, or even cancer. Cytokines are also released in response to physical or psychological stress and can trigger depression, and worsen the episodes. Exposure to stress triggers immune cells in the brain, leading to the rewiring of neural circuits and setting off of mood symptoms. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) IBD is an umbrella term for inflammation-linked conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both are exacerbated by stress, which affects the body’s normal secretion of digestive enzymes, and can interfere with how you digest food, absorb nutrients, and rid the body of waste.

The following table shows the key differences between acute and chronic inflammation:

 

 

 

 

	Acute	Chronic
Caused by	Harmful bacteria or tissue injury	Pathogens that the body cannot break down, including some types of virus, foreign bodies that remain in the system, or overactive immune responses
Onset	Rapid	Slow
Duration	A few days	From months to years
Outcomes	Inflammation improves, turns into an abscess, or becomes chronic Tissue death and the thickening and scarring of connective tissue	Inflammation improves, turns into an abscess, or becomes chronic Tissue death and the thickening and scarring of connective tissue

 

Q: What type of medications are used to reduce inflammation?

Anti-inflammatory medications

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be taken to alleviate the pain caused by inflammation.

They counteract an enzyme that contributes to inflammation. This either prevents or reduces pain.

Examples of NSAIDs include naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin, which are available to purchase online.

Avoid the long-term use of NSAIDs unless advised by a doctor. They increase a person’s risk of stomach ulcers, which can result in severe, life-threatening bleeding.

NSAIDs may also worsen asthma symptoms, cause kidney damage, and increase the risk of having a stroke or heart attack.

Acetaminophen, such asparacetamol or Tylenol, can reduce pain without affecting the inflammation. They may be ideal for those wishing to treat just the pain while allowing the healing factor of the inflammation to run its course.

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids, such as cortisol, are a class of steroid hormones that prevent a number of mechanisms involved in inflammation.

There are two sets of corticosteroids:

Glucocorticoids: These are prescribed for a range of conditions, including:

arthritis
temporal arteritis
dermatitis
inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
systemic lupus
hepatitis
asthma
allergic reactions
sarcoidosis

Creams and ointments may be prescribed for inflammation of the skin, eyes, lungs, bowels, and nose.

Q: Are there any research-backed ways to reduce stress?

Relaxing activities like yoga, and meditation, going for walks, breathing exercises, playing music, dancing, gardening all reduce cortisol levels and therefore stess related inflammation.

Q: What herbs can we take and is there a diet to help with inflammation?

Ginger, turmeric, devil’s claw are good. Bromelain and pineapples are also effective.

https://naturefresh.co.za/diets-recipes-categories/medicinal/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248423

https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/link-between-stress-inflammation/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5476783/

Insights into Islamic Prophetic nutrition –

February 2020 compilation by health researcher Sue Visser

1,400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad *peace and blessings of Allah be upon him (SAW ) spoke about health, disease and the use of various foods and spices, with profound insights that have stood the test of time. https://archive.islamonline.net/?p=15586

“Eat of the good things We have provided for your sustenance, but commit no excess therein.”
“But Allah has said that He created no disease without also creating its remedy, except death (meaning the decline of old age).”
The Prophet *(SAW) told sick people to: “Get rid of evil delusions. Strength is with Allah the Almighty. Cure and be cured. There is no healing but yours”.
“The stomach is the home of disease and abstinence the head of every remedy”
“Fast so as to heal your bodies from diseases.”
“Yea people: eat of what is on earth, lawful and wholesome.”
“The stomach is the central basin of the body, and the veins are connected to it. When the stomach is healthy, it passes on its condition to the veins, and in turn the veins will circulate the same; and when the stomach is putrescence, the veins will absorb such putrescence and issue the same.”
According to The Prophet (SAW) the top condiments were honey, olive oil, salt, and vinegar

Honey: “From its [the bee’s] belly, comes forth a drink of varying colours wherein is a cure for people. Surely there is a sign for those who would give thought.” And – “ If a person eats honey a thousand remedies enter his stomach and a million diseases will come out”. Honey is not just a sugar, but also a complex combination of enzymes, organic acids, esters, antibiotic agents, trace minerals and vitamins. It is still used in hospitals to heal incurable skin lesions when modern medicines fail to do so. Honey has profound antimicrobial effects and is more than just a sweetener.

Olive Oil “Use olive oil as a food and ointment for it comes from a blessed tree. For olive oil is the supreme seasoning.” Olive oil is the healthiest oil, being the highest in monounsaturated fats. According to students of prophetic medicine, “green olives are the most nourishing, and counteract autointoxication. Black olives cause the spleen to overproduce bile and are hard on the stomach. Olive leaves can be chewed as treatment for inflammation of the stomach, skin ulcerations, and eruptions of herpes and hives.” Olive leaves are antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral and they are rich in antioxidants. Olive Leaf Tea also lowers blood pressure and blood cholesterol, and reduces blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Salt “Salt is the master of your food. God sent down four blessings from the sky – fire, water, iron and salt” (Ibn Maja). A pinch of salt before and after meals was recommended by Islamic healers. Salt before a meal helps to support the intensity of the stomach acid to digest the meal. A pH of 2 (very acidic) is required to close the valve at the base of the oesophagus and salt provides the chloride that is needed to maintain acidity at this intensity. Taking a few grains of salt after a meal can thus help to prevent acid reflux and heartburn. A salty finish (as opposed to sugary residues) also helps to fight tooth decay.

Vinegar was called a “blessed seasoning” and a house with vinegar would never suffer from poverty.

Apple cider vinegar especially, is nutrient-rich, including amino acids, enzymes, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and silicon. A teaspoon of vinegar also relieves heartburn as it temporarily will lower gastric pH in order to close the oesophageal valve to prevent further reflux. Eating a pickle is a pleasant way to consume vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar improves metabolism, dissolves phlegm, controls excess lactic acid in the bloodstream and can help those with arthritis, high blood pressure, cholesterol, colds, constipation, cramps, diabetes, diarrhoea, indigestion, muscle stiffness, and sore throats.

* The meaning of the Arabic phrase sallallahu alayhi wa sallam (abbreviation SAW) is “May Allah honour him and grant him peace” or “peace and blessings of Allah be upon him”. This term should be used specifically when saying Prophet Muhammad’s name.

Using honey, olive oil, salt and vinegar in today’s kitchen as well as medicine chest

“Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food” (Hippocrates)

Salt “Salt is the master of your food. God sent down four blessings from the sky – fire, water, iron and salt” (Ibn Maja). A pinch of salt before and after meals was recommended by Islamic healers.

Salt before a meal helps to support the intensity of the stomach acid to digest the meal. A pH of 2 (very acidic) is required to close the valve at the base of the oesophagus and salt provides the chloride that is needed to maintain acidity at this intensity. Taking a little salt after a meal can thus help to prevent acid reflux and heartburn. Do not drink water straight after thee meal, but the mouth can be rinsed. A salty finish (as opposed to sugary residues) also helps to fight tooth decay.

Why are people so afraid of salt?

The Great Salt Lake in Utah provides a mineral solution so rich in magnesium chloride that it is hard to swallow, but this foul tasting solution is very rich in something we all need more of: lithium and boron. It also has traces of just about every other element on the periodic table.

Vinegar and honey are a good combination – called oxymel by the first-century Greek doctor Dioscorides and used even today as a folk medicine treat arthritis, gout, high cholesterol, as a metabolic stimulant to promote weight loss. 4 parts of vinegar to 1 part honey is a general recommendation and it can be taken as is or diluted with water. Drink a few glasses of oxymel a day as a refreshing drink. Add ice cubes, sprigs of mint and lemon wedges as a substitute for sugary sodas. You can also add fresh or dry herbs to oxymel and allow them to soak for a few weeks, to intensify their effects. Rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and ginger are good for respiratory problems.

Honey used with water and salt helps to replace fluids lost during diarrhoea and vomiting are said to be more effective than electrolyte mixtures because of the additional anti-microbial effect. When ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon is added to a teaspoon of honey, the effect of insulin is improved and vinegar slows down the insulin response. Use only pure honey for mouthwashes and throat gargles. When honey is combined with a starch such as bread, it is very bad for teeth as then it ferments in the mouth. Honey must not be given to very young infants as it may contain botulism spores and the baby’s immature intestine cannot yet eliminate them like you can.

Common skin problems and products to help them – 2020 update by Sue Visser

Acne due to hormonal upsets (testosterone/oestrogen imbalance) as an adult

To balance the hormones, a Chasteberry tincture treats the cause. Follow up with the PCOS protocol to complete the process and cure menstrual disorders and mood swings that accompany the acne and in some cases, facial hair. Any of the skin products listed below can also be helpful. For washing use Body wash or Intimate cleansers that do not cause or aggravate acne.

NF 031 HORMONE BALANCING SUPPLEMENTS: AGNUS CASTUS: 50ml tincture

Acne, obesity, menstrual difficulty . POS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) PMS (premenstrual stress) .For aggressive sexually overbearing behaviour in males. For females it boosts the libido and helps females to release more testosterone, required after the menopause.

Acne due to ingredients in the cosmetics you are using

Google for lists showing the comedogenic values of certain ingredients and check if any products you use contain ones that are higher than 2 out of 5. Worst offenders (4 -5) are: lanolin, cocoa butter, coconut butter, Isopropyl myristate and similar chemicals (isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isothermal, putty stearate, isostearyl neopentonate, myristyl myristate, decyl oleate, octyl sterate, octyl palmitate and isocetyl stearate and PPG myristyl propionate) ,lauric acid, laureth 4, laureth 23 and oleth 3, ceteareth 20 and red pigments (blushers) based on coal tar extracts. An acceptable substitute for red color is carmine. Ingredients in Retin-A® Cream, Hytone®, Desquam X® and Xerac® are known to be comedogenic. Although jojoba oil has a low rating, it resembles the effect of testosterone on skin pores – similar to male acne during puberty.

The best acne medications utilize benzoyl peroxide in a pure water based gel lotion such as Vivant’s BP 5% for mild acne and 10% for more severe acne of the face, back and chest. Accutane – damages the body severely, jeopardizing your health FOR LIFE, and has a low success rate for curing acne compared to natural acne treatments. It boggles the mind that paid professional doctors prescribe this dangerous drug to their patients.

The best way to protect your skin from acne is by avoiding the offending cosmetics completely. As a rule, the simpler the cosmetic, the better it is for you. Organic or natural may still mean comedogenic.

Fever blisters – Herpes Simplex

Fever blisters around the mouth or genitals develop and reproduce in the absence of the amino acid Lysine. Topical application of a cream containing Lysine helps to inhibit the growth of the herpes virus. HERPEASE contains natural anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents from Tea tree oil, myrrh and copper extracts. Rooibos, aloe, urtica, calendula and rosemary help to soothe and disinfect the area. Essential fatty acids help encourage the growth of healthy new tissue. Fungal infections such as candida albicans may also respond well to this treatment.

INGREDIENTS:Aloe Ferox, rooibos, urtica, calendula, Tea tree oil, myrrh, rosemary, copper extracts, vegetable oils containing Omega 3 & Omega 6 in a cellulose gel base. Natural colour from herbs & copper.

DIRECTIONS: Apply every few hours to an infected area. If possible, apply prior to an attack, if you have a cold or before you are exposed to sun and wind, when you are most vulnerable. As soon as you feel a burning or tingling, apply HERPEASE frequently to the whole area around the mouth, lips or genitals that may become affected.

(NF 022) HERPEASE: 20ml squeeze bottle

Eczema, ringworm, psoriasis, scar prevention, rough heels, fingernails and elbows, nappy rash

BEE BALM was initially developed to treat and cure Jim’s psoriasis and that was just the beginning! Using propolis, beeswax, honey and papaya enzymes, Sue formulated a magic potion that has successfully helped people clear up psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, discoid eczema, cracked and split heels, lips and fingertips and even fungal infections of the nailbed and persistent cases of athletes’ foot. She uses BEE BALM every night to keep finger cuticles at bay and has thrown away her cuticle remover. People even claim that it attacks crow’s feet wrinkles around the eyes, so they use it as a night cream. Perhaps the lavender helps them to have a good night! BEE BALM can be used on all cuts and surgical wounds, to help prevent and diminish scar tissue. Propolis, Rooibos and Aloe Ferox help to disinfect and the beeswax forms a thick, airtight covering. The papaya enzymes help to remove excess dry skin and scar tissue.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Apply BEE BALM frequently to the affected areas, especially overnight and after a bath.

(NF 019) BEE BALM : 80ml plastic jar

Infected, weepy sores, cuts, bruising and injuries

Anti-microbial herbs: olive leaf, blackseed, rosemary, aloe ferox (100%), tea tree oli & black walnut to deal with most skin conditions: athlete’s foot, ringworm, scabies, acne, etc. For pain, stings and bruising: phytolacca, ledum, hypericum, comfrey & MSM (methylsulphonylmethane) For cuts, abrasions and lesions: calendula, lavender & eucalyptus. Contains no petrochemicals, only herbs, beeswax & plant oils. Use with Nature Fresh Deodorant Body Wash. Free from harmful chemicals. pH balanced for sensitive skin and intimate use. For cleansing and bathing products: only natural herbal tinctures and pure essential oils are used with: vegetable-based glycerine and a gentle coconut derived soap base (sodium laurel ethyl sulphate) that is pH balanced to pH3.5. This makes it non-caustic and suitable for intimate use, baby care and to control candida and odour forming bacteria. All liquid washes and vaginal cleansers have: NO PERFUME, NO COLOURANTS, NO TOXIC: PRESERVATIVES OR CHEMICALS.

NF 036 FIRST AID THERAPY BALM: 75ml Tube

Underarm rashes, skinfold irritations. (Deodorant and shaving sensitivity)

This new silky deo-buster cream contains colloidal silver, selenium and decolourised iodine to help protect ladies from breast cancer. They are combined with herbal extracts of calendula and witch hazel in a paraben-free base of vanishing cream. It is free of aluminium and is ideal for armpits, an area that is close to lymph glands and breast tissue. Iodine and selenium deficiencies affect breast diseases like cancer and fibrocystic disease. Rubbing this anti-chafing cream onto breasts helps to boost iodine reserves that are present in breast tissue. The same goes for the thyroid, making it a great throat cream as well! For tough sporty customers it is excellent for pongy pits, grotty groins (lycra cycle pants) stinky feet (gym shoes) and infected toe nails. It is free of nasty chemicals, perfumes and colouring. The formulation is slightly astringent and is not an antiperspirant. Sweat is not the problem. All you need is to control the bacteria that cause odour, rashes and microbial/fungal skin infections. The cream does not leave white marks on black clothing or yellow stains on white clothing! After using it daily for a while you need only apply it every second day as the odour busting effect increases with regular use.

NF049 DEO-BUSTER: 80ml jar

Skin ulcers, odour problems, infected feet, skinfolds, sunburn, rahses, deodorant sensitivity

Aluminium-free Deo-buster Sport is a gentle skin friendly cream with nature-based antiseptics, odour absorbers, astringents and skin nutrients. It is suitable for underarm, feet and groin areas. It is also beneficial for chafing, rashes, sunburn, ulcerous lesions, bed sores and other personal issues people often have, but never talk about. Tests performed conclude that zinc ricinolate, the active ingredient works for over 24 hours – with or without a shower in between. Even the clothes you wear seem to be protected from the characteristic BO. Curious? The oil-based zinc ricinolate latches onto ammonia – the carrier of odours from perspiration, urine, faeces, etc. and traps it. This is why it is produced in a cream base and not a roll-on or spray format. It is not perfumed and is not an “odour – cover up”. Deo Buster also has an antibacterial action, provided by the zinc oxide and colloidal silver.

DEO-buster SPORT + Skin Doctor 75 ml tube

Very dry and sensitive skin – moisturiser with Hyaluronic acid Face Food

Plant based oils with herbs, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Skin nutrition with Hyaluronic acid for improved skin hydration to help restore lost collagen and maintain a youthful, firm skin tone. Herbal extracts and key nutrients help to fight wrinkles, age spots and inflammation. Vitamins, enzymes, minerals and other beauty aids are directly absorbed via the skin. They help to protect the skin from sun damage, inflammation and clogged pores. Lecithin combined with natural plant oils rich in vitamins and antioxidants help to soften, soothe and replenish elasticity and moisture for mature, dry, over stretched and weather-beaten skin. Herbal extracts from rooibos, liquorice, plantain and calendula are well-known for their antioxidants, enzymes and soothing properties. The addition of calcium stimulates the turnover of skin cells. To the degree the outer skin layer (keratin) lacks calcium it begins to age, dehydrate and becomes prone to thinning and stretching.

NF 055 FACE FOOD with Hyaluronic Acid – 75ml tube

Problem skins, oily but dry skin, sunburn, shaving or nappy rahses, ingrown hairs

Aloe skin therapy gel A soothing and toning gel for very sensitive problem skins. Can be used as is for shaving; especially ingrown hairs and skin rashes (men and women) Handy for travel or beach: sunburn, itches and rashes and to protect skin before swimming. Good for nappy rash. Active ingredients include rooibos tea, aloe ferox gel and leaf extract, MSM (methylsulphonylmethane), bucchu, wild sage and pure camphor.

NF 005 ALOE SKIN THERAPY GEL: 75 ml tube

Internet quote: “Herbs don’t cure acne. But they do help, in the short-term. They act as internal boosters for the body and can produce some pretty fast and impressive acne clear-ups. But their effects are short-lived. I found olive leaf to be one of the best herbs for acne.”

Radio talk: ½ hour Q & A with Zulaikha and Sue Visser. 10^th January 2019

Q: We know that there are two types of diabetics, but non-insulin dependent or type 2 diabetes does not usually affect children. Are children born with type 1 or juvenile diabetes or does it happen at a later stage?

A: Type 1 diabetes is insulin dependent because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. It is regarded as an autoimmune disease whereby the body attacks its own beta cells (insulin producing) because these have been mistakenly identified as foreign by the immune system. It can begin in new born babies and generally affects young children. Most doctors assume that there is currently no way to prevent type 1 diabetes and they do not know what causes the autoimmune problem. But there is plenty of new research, especially from the 2018 studies that show how a pregnant mother’s diet affects the unborn child in terms of juvenile diabetes.

Q: Sue, can you explain what really causes type 1 diabetes?

A: When we talk about antigens, the trigger for the immune attack on insulin producing cells, the No 1 culprit is a group of proteins found in wheat called gluten followed by cow’s milk. These antigens can also damage thyroid and adrenal cells, making one deficient in thyroid and adrenal hormones. Gluten, especially in blood type O and B can cause extreme inflammation and in cases where blood vessels are damaged, the gluten or dairy antigens may leak out from the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream. This sets off the immune alert against gluten, but beta cells in the pancreas may also get destroyed – wiped out!

So the answer is: wheat can and does cause type 1 diabetes. If the mother of the baby is sensitive to these antigens and consumes a lot of wheat and dairy during pregnancy she increases the risk of having a diabetic child. When the baby is fed formulations containing wheat and dairy – the reaction begins: inflammation, leaky membranes, antigens in the bloodstream and the autoimmune destruction of the pancreas.

https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/research-and-innovation/high-gluten-diet-in-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-child-diabetes-risk/7026089.article Pregnancy – high gluten intake increases type 1 risk.

https://www.bmj.com/content/362/bmj.k3867 Wheat can cause type 1 diabetes

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/adults-can-get-type-1-diabetes-too Adult type 1 diabetes link

Q: What is the standard way of treating this condition?

Children with type 1 diabetes need insulin to manage their blood sugar. Insulin dosage is based on blood sugar levels that fluctuate. The amount of sugar eaten by the child raises blood sugar but giving too much insulin may cause hypoglycaemia. (Low blood sugar) It is too much insulin rather than not enough carbohydrates that causes the sudden drop in blood sugar. If too much glucose is given, the blood sugar gets too high and more insulin will be needed. The overdosing of insulin causes insulin resistance. This is a protective mechanism for cells to stop them being damaged by an excess glucose. Type 1 diabetics can be both insulin dependent and insulin resistant.

Learning to manage the care of a child with diabetes is a constant challenge. Parents need to learn how to calculate and administer the appropriate levels of insulin according to sugar intake and blood sugar readings. They have to recognize and treat high or low blood sugar, as needed. New technological advances have made managing diabetes easier than before. Some small children use an insulin pump. The parent can just dial into the pump what the child has been eating and what their current blood sugar is, and it will automatically calculate how much insulin they need.

Q: What about the Banting diet for diabetic children? What is it all about?

Professor Tim Noakes is a diabetic and found that by avoiding sugars and carbohydrates that require insulin he could bypass the need for depending on insulin. It could also help people who become resistant to insulin. (Type 2 or adult onset diabetes) The term Banting is derived from the man who followed a low or no carbohydrate high fat and protein diet to lose weight.

Dr Atkins pioneered this dietary revolution a few decades ago, so it has a long track record. Some nutritionists say it causes vitamin, mineral and micronutrient deficiencies as natural fruits and vegetables are restricted merely because they contain carbohydrates. For some people, such a strictly exclusive diet has made a huge difference to their weight and blood sugar control. But Prof. Noakes insists that there are no compromises. 25 grams of carbohydrates per day is not easy for most people. Gluten and dairy avoidance may also be important in terms of juvenile diabetes.

https://thenoakesfoundation.org/frequently-asked-questions

https://thenoakesfoundation.org/nutrition-network/type-1-diabetes-and-the-banting-diet

Q: What do you personally recommend for young children?

A: As you know, Zulaikha, I like to begin with their blood type. Eat food that does not set off inflammation. Diabetics are vulnerable to phases of high blood sugar and this automatically increases inflammation in the body. A properly balanced blood type diet free of gluten is the best way to begin. Keep carbohydrates to a minimum and include plenty of what we call calorie negative foods, like leafy greens, green beans, lemons, grapefruit ad herb teas that help to lower blood sugar.

An active child will burn off a lot of glucose! Do not ever overdose with insulin so the child can have a binge of sweets, soft drinks and cakes. This is not a treat, it causes glucose / insulin instability and will cause your juvenile diabetic to become insulin resistant at a very early age.

https://naturefresh.co.za/google-cse/?q=blood+type+diet Here are the guidelines

Q: What happens if the blood sugar level is continuously higher than recommended?

A: If you keep your child’s blood sugar under control, you drastically decrease the odds of them developing kidney failure, neuropathy, blindness or other organ damage as they get older.

https://www.thebump.com/a/diabetes-baby

Q: Apart from the insulin treatment, does a juvenile diabetic need other supplements?

A: Yes, supplements are essential because we need to maintain insulin sensitivity. (Prevent type 2 diabetes.) All diabetics who were studied in trials have extreme Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiencies. is best to give your child a balanced multivitamin twice a day in a divided dose, because Vitamin B is water soluble and washes out every 3 hours. Sugar nullifies B vitamins, so use substitutes like stevia or xylitol. These natural sugars help to prevent tooth decay as a bonus. Magnesium, chrome and zinc are also important. Diabetics especially, need a lot of magnesium to protect their kidneys. Add probiotics to yoghurt, fruit juice and water.

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