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Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leaky gut syndrome is actually just a nickname
for the more formal term “increased intestinal permeability.” One of the
primary functions of the intestinal tract is to absorb nutrients and keep
out toxins. If the walls of the intestinal tract become compromised,
toxic agents (such as bacteria or large molecules) may be absorbed into
the circulation along with nutrients. The toxins can circulate through
the system, damaging tissues until being eliminated. This article
discusses the symptoms and treatment of leaky gut syndrome.
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Eat Your Oatmeal!
Mom was right – oatmeal is good for you. In
fact, the FDA has awarded the first-ever food specific health claim to
oatmeal. Research indicates that eating oatmeal as part of a diet
low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
I prefer steel cut oats because they are more nutritious and tasty.
This article contains some tips for preparing steel cut oats. |
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Multidimensional Healing
We are multidimensional beings living in a
multidimensional universe. Thus, healing is a multidimensional process.
The Healing Questionnaire measures six forms of healing: cure, care, quality
of life, empowerment, enlightenment, and soul development. This article
discusses each form of healing and provides a simple exercise that you
can do to experience multidimensiona healing. |
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Sand Bathing
Edgar Cayce is not alone in recommending sand
bathing. A research letter published in Alternative Therapies (Nov/Dec
2001) documents the use of sand bathing at Turpan of Xinjiang Uyghur province
in China. The practice of sand bathing is more than 200 years old
and has been utilized for the treatment of osteoarthritis, hypertension,
pelvic inflammation, and other conditions.
Neurological Correlates of Transformational Experiences
Dr. Douglas Richards, Meridian Institute research
director, recently received an award in the John Templeton Foundation’s
Creative Research in Neurobiology competition for his essay, “Neurological
Correlates of Transformational Experiences.” The Templeton Foundation supports
research and scholarship in the dialogue between religion and modern science
and medicine. This competition was intended to produce new ideas for exploring
the higher faculties of humanity (e.g., creativity, mystical experiences)
using the techniques of neurobiology.
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Edgar Cayce and CAM
Did Edgar Cayce always used CAM [complementary
and alternative medicine]? The short answer is yes. CAM can be used
in at least three ways: (1) alternative therapies can be used alone, (2)
with other alternative therapies, or (3) in combination with conventional
medicine treatments. Cayce used all three approaches to CAM. In fact,
Cayce was probably about 50 years ahead of the NIH in his endorsement of
CAM principles.
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Additional Resources
Each newsletter is linked to additional resources.
Here are some links for this issue.
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Psoriasis
and Leaky Gut - This medical journal article titled "Systemic Aspects
of Psoriasis: An Integrative Model Based on Intestinal Etiology" discusses
leaky gut syndrome and comorbidity with over a hundred citations from the
medical literature.
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Cayce Remedies for Leaky Gut
Syndrome - Edgar Cayce recommended these simple remedies for persons
suffering from leaky gut syndrome.
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Oatmeal -
The Quaker Oats Company has been quick to promote oatmeal as a heart healthy
food. Follow this link to learn more about health research on oatmeal.
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Healing
Questionnaire - This audio excerpt comes from a presentation on
Multidimensional Healing by David McMillin at the 24th Annual Scientific
Conference of the American Holistic Medical Association on May 3, 2001
in Miami, Florida.
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Sand Packs - Here are
some guidelines from the Cayce readings on how to do sand packs.
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Neurological
Correlates of Transformational Experiences - Read Dr. Richards
award winning paper.
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