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Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments 04 December 2004 Herbal Help for Humans and their CompanionsAn iris diagnosis actually gives you the means to understand why "a twinkle in your eye" and "a spring in your step" go together. Iridologists and natural health believers might say it’s because these are clear signs of vibrant health!The underlying concept behind iridology is well accepted in the alternative health fields. For example in chiropractic work the spine alignment gives indicators of overall problems, and in Chinese medicine, examinations of the pulse and tongue are regularly included in the diagnostic process. Iridologists believe that the iris actually reflects the changes as a degenerative disease develops. Iridology has as its goal to recognize health problems at their earliest stages , it is not a treatment therapy but rather a tool to detect underlying signs of any developing disease. Below is an excerpt from the Iridologists Creed "May I never knowingly assert an untruth on another's soul path or hinder the betterment of one's future self. May I seek the help of all systems in the healing arts as necessary to help a person to a higher health level. May my interpretations be wise, tactful and lead to the upliftment of the patient. " You can read it in full at the site below:- http://www.healingfeats.com/iricreed.htm When is an Iridology Assessment Appropriate? This week we feature:-
Canine - Fibrosarcoma - To treat or Not? Many of our clients wonder if its worthwhile to start treatment for a much loved dog who has been diagnosed with one of the many cancers that are now attacking our canine friends. If your dog is still comfortable, interested and happy to be here it is well worth while pursuing a herbal program to try to arrest the growth of the cancer without compromising life quality. You may well be surprised (along with your Vet) at how long your dog may continue to enjoy life, maybe even achieving a state of prolonged remission. We do treat a great deal of Canine cancer nowadays and have done now continuously for the past 13 years. Fibrosarcoma is becoming more and more common and I am not really sure why this is so. As long as it is not too aggressive or late stage, I can safely and inexpensively offer treatment which offers a better chance of a healthy and extended remission than the medical medical drugs prescribed. My program consist of two parts as follows: 1. Maritime Pine Antioxidant, found at the following link: http://www.herbal-dogkeeping.com/maritime_pine_bark_extract_pycnogenol.html 2. The Fibrosarcoma Support Mix, found at the following link: http://www.cancer-herbal-treatment.com/dog_fibrosarcoma.html Both are in concentrated liquid herbal extract form and are given by counting out the recommended dose in drops directly into feed, or mixed into an amount of water to be given by mouth. I am confident in recommending this program as a stand-alone treatment, although some folk are not confident enough to rely on herbs alone and go for drug treatments as well. There are no detrimental side effects or reactions in combining both drugs and herbs. Equine - Lumps of Infection Unusual weepy lumps indicate some sort of trapped infection which is attempting to clear through the drainage. For those who choose to use antibiotics the problem is that they attempt to kill the infection and then just leave the debris inside the body. Once drainage has started it just shows the infection is well contained and will not travel back into the blood. It is best not to use antibiotics unless there is heat travelling up the leg and lymph nodes start to swell further up. To assist the drainage you can use castor oil. This dramatically improves the bodies chances of expelling whatever it is trying to expel. The oil can be applied mixed into something as a poultice or just dabbed on the drain hole or even syringed (only a little) into the entrance of the drain. If you also wish to use antiinfection herbs we would recommend the Blood Cleanser Mix to be found at and ordered from: http://www.herbal-horsekeeping.com/horse_blood_cleanser.html If your horse is not suffering from lameness amd the swelling is reducing in size I don’t believe you will need any other treatment as this indicates that your horse is getting on top of it and the only difficulty is in shifting the pocket of infection. You can obtain Castor Oil at any Pharmacy and you should also give some Garlic and Molasses extract which you can make up by soaking fresh cloves of garlic in molasses and feeding the mix to your horse. Rosehips tea also is a great immunity booster. Human - Iris Diagnosis - New Service IRIS DIAGNOSIS ON-LINE A link between the modern digital camera as incorporated in your mobile phone and the ancient art of Iridology. Iris Diagnosis, or Iridology, is the study and interpretation of the coloured part of the eye (the iris) to determine a person’s basic constitution and to provide a reading on their current health situation. The iris is directly connected to the brain via the optic nerve. The optic nerve is not a bundle of nerve fibres like those found in other parts of the body, but rather a projection of brain tissue connecting the brain directly to the eye and to the iris. The iris therefore acts as an analogue display panel, giving a visual representation on the conditions of the various organs and systems of the body via the markings and coloration of the iris. The modern science of Iridology was developed especially to read the indications in what we call the ethnic European iris. These irises show colours ranging from blue to brown and are characterised by visible fibre markings throughout the iris. This is opposed to the ethnic brown iris, as shown in the eyes of those native to central and east Asia and Africa, where no such fibres are visible. Iridologists understand that the changing colours, patterns and markings in the iris can be used to reveal health problems and flag emerging conditions in every part of the body to provide warning of weaknesses that may lead to physical and emotional disorders. Iridology cannot detect a specific disease. Rather, it identifies body processes and is a preventive practice that helps people to understand their basic health issues. With this information they are able to modify diet, supplements or exercise perhaps, and/or seek treatment if necessary, from appropriate health professionals. The iridologist will examine the irises of your eyes using either an iris torch and magnifying glass or a specially designed Iriscope or camera that can enlarge the iris to the size of a dinner plate. This can be a rather dramatic sight, allowing you to appreciate the complexity of the iris's structure, with its numerous fibres and colours. Your iris is as unique as your fingerprint and slowly changes reflecting the evolution of your health throughout your life. The process is completely painless, safe, and non-invasive. While examining your irises, the iridologist will study the structure, colour and patterns looking for subtle signs of potential illness, such as symptoms of stress or changes of colour that may indicate an under-active system or poor elimination for example. As part of our service to clients I currently offer a free interactive health assessment questionnaire which is accessed through the link: http://www.herbal-treatment.net/health_test.html If you wish to participate in this test and also have us conduct an iris assessment you may email close-up photographs of both of your eyes identified as to the right and left side along with the user name and date which you submitted to the health assessment and we will email a report of our findings. The charge for this assessment is US $20. Our interpretation of your irises will be more specific if we have to hand also the information provided in the questionnaire and we will be able to make a more constructive interpretation. We also wish to inform and educate those who take the trouble to send information through to us as well as encourage them to self reflect on the impact of their own particular habits and life circumstances on the state of their health. In short we are not offering the iris reading service as a party trick, iridology is a valid diagnostic tool to assist the understanding of basic physical and emotional health issues. The report we will send you via email will include a brief assessment of your:-
All as revealed by the iris photographs you send. Take good clear close up pictures of each of your right and left eyes and attach them to the mail form which appears at the end of the free online health assessment accessed through the link: http://www.herbal-treatment.net/health_test.html Home Remedies - Apple Cider Vinegar Fermenting apple juice to alcoholic apple cider, and then letting the oxygen interact with it, turns the alcohol into acetic acid - one of the "magic" ingredients in the finished product. To help this process along from the alcoholic base, "mother" is added - that being the spider web look-alike bacteria foam that forms during the fermentation process. Apple Cider vinegar has been used for centuries as a folk remedy for a selection of ills. The ancient Egyptians, as far back as 3000 BC, and even the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, sang the praises of this unique, yet humble, product. Apple cider vinegar contains the following: acetic acid, propionic acid, lactic acid, enzymes, amino acids, roughage -potash and apple pectin, Apple Cider Vinegar is useful for:- I like to start each winter morning with a hot drink of one dessertspoon of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey in boiling water. It is actually pleasant tasting and makes me feel good and as you can see from the above list is hopefully making my body work well. My herbal teacher always says there is nothing better to drink than vinegar to ward off winter colds and flu. Reader Feed Back Feedback from a reader: My Aussie, "Indiana", is going on his third bottle of the Pine Bark and Osteosarcoma extract since being diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma in mid-July. He has been on a modified BARF diet since we first found out about the cancer. Although his fur has grown in a bit patchy where is right rear leg used to be, he is doing extremely well. I was just reading his paperwork from the surgeon - the prognosis was so bleak. The vet simply gave him little to no chance without chemo. In fact our surgeon was confident that he would not survive three months. I think it is very important that pet owners know how effective an improved diet and your herbal remedies can be. I know Indy is only going to experience remission for a limited period of time. As a human who loves this animal very much, it has been a huge relief that his health post-amputation has been so good. It makes it worth sacrificing the leg, which was not an easy decision. I feel that the combination of your herbal treatments and the good diet has been the key to his survival. Thanks very much, Jennifer We value your feedback so much that we are making it easier for you to send us a sentence or two. Please fill in the form below and click 'Submit' Wishing you and your companions the best of health and happiness. Yours Truly, Judith Burton for Robert McDowell |
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