Sinusitis

Over 25 years ago I developed sinusitis. I originally thought I had a summer cold but I ended up having seasonal allergies which made my nose run like a faucet or be plugged up like Hoover Dam.
Anyone who has sinusitis knows just how debilitating it can be.

Back then I made the mistake of overusing the nasal spray called Dristan. What happened was as soon as my nose was getting clogged I sprayed Dristan. Well overuse of this type of nasal spray causes the mucus membranes to weep more mucus and the cycle continues, even gets worse. I want to be fair to Dristan nasal spray. Using it according to directions it works fine, just don't use it longer or more often than directions indicate.

Well in the summer of 2006 I had a real bad bout of allergy attacks. Pollen was everywhere. My nose ran like a faucet and my eyes swelled and teared so that I couldn't drive. I went to my doctor and begged for some prescription relief. Instead of strong antihistamine tablets I was prescribed PATANOL eye drops and NASONEX nose spray. What a God send these two were. My allergies and sinusitis came under control in less than two weeks and with no side effects!

Kidney Stones (part two)

The causes of kidney stones seems to still be allusive to the medical profession. They can determine what the content of the stone is but aren't too helpful in preventing the stone from developing. My research on the Internet along with looking into naturopathic journals had given some answers as to why kidney stones develop.Phosphoric acid which is found in Cola pops including diet Colas is a culprit in the development of some kidney stones. Also a high protein diet can be a cause in the development of kidney stones.I found in my research that drinking cranberry juice us not only good for the bladder but also good for the kidneys. Drinking lemon juice first thing in the mornings also helps get the digestive system going and helps wash out the kidneys.

Kidney Stones (part one)

My doctor described kidney stone pain as the equivalent to a woman giving birth. Well I can personally attest that it is extremely painful. In fact the pain was so great that heavy doses of Tylenol 3 didn't make a dent! I was fortunate that Vancouver General Hospital has an Acute Kidney Stone clinic. This clinic uses a Lithopriper kidney stone crusher. This machine is used to target and crush the stone(s) using sonic waves. It is less invasive and quick and i found the Lithopripsy treatment to be quite pain free. But afterwards passing the fragmented stones was extremely painful. But once this was done less than 6 hours later I was pain free and on the road to recovery.

indigestion

Are you having indigestion on a regular basis? Make sure to let your doctor know. What I do is take Apple Cider Vinegar tablets. It helps with our stomach acid to quickly digest our food. As we age our bodies produce less stomach acid. Since stomach acid is necessary to digest our food, less acid isn't good. Unfortunately doctors often recommend ant-acids when our bodies need the acid to breakdown our foods.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is finally getting its due. Doctors are recognizing that it's not just something to add to milk so we can get the sunshine vitamin during the grey winter months. Vitamin D helps us before and during a cold. Best used regularly in conjunction with vitamin C. Adding Cold FX also helps along with C and D. Happy and healthy winter to all!

New Years Resolution - A Slimmer You

Have you made any new years resolutions? One of the most popular new years resolutions is to lose weight. If this is one of your resolutions this year, let me give you a bit of advice from a guy who has lost 42 lbs. last year and is still working on losing 20 more this year. My advice to you is "know what is your key"! What I mean by this is, know what reason(s) you have for losing the fat. Most people don't stay committed to their weight loss becasue they don't know their key. Your key is the thing that makes you, even forces you to stay committed to your diet. My key was when my doctor told me that I was almost a type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure, with off the scale cholesterol and trigylcerides. In order to live longer I would have to lose weight or go on medications for the rest of my life. That medical report from my doctor was my "key". My mantra became "lose it or die"! Take some time to find your "key", if you find the right key you'll be able to stick with your chosen weight loss program. Lets face it we all have times when we go off the wagon, but if you have the right key you'll pick yourself up dust yourself off and continue. Remember success is built on failure. Don't be discouraged when you fall...you are only human...just don't give up on your weight loss goals and a healthier you! Check out my blog on my weight loss journey at: http://www.loseitordie-harry.blogspot.com/

Colds and Flu

Well Christmas and New Years has come come gone.  Im sure during this holiday season we all have filled up with lots of food that we might not have eaten otherwise. Besides stretching our waistlines a bit, some of the types of food and excess of food could have weakened our immune system. After the winter holiday festivities many people seem to come down with a cold or flu, weakened immune systems allow this to happen.
Next year plan ahead and be careful not to compromise your immune system. It is important to keep up with foods rich in the antioxidant rich vitamins such a C & E. Using lots of Garlic helps as well.  To make sure you're getting enough of these you might consider using supplements.  If you feel like you're coming down with a cold try using some Organic Oil of Oregano which has natural anti-viral properties.
The foods we may over indulge in can help weaken our immune system, chocolates, sugar filled pastries and lots of dairy are often the culprits. If you keep an eye on not over indulging in these, and get plenty of exercise, plus take the recommended supplements you could face the New Year cold and flu free.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year,  January 1, 2011. This blog has a wealth of healthy living information that I'm sure will help you my readers. Please check back often for updates.