ARTHRITIS, A NEEDLESS CRIPPLER

ARTHRITIS, A NEEDLESS CRIPPLER

by Dr. John R. Christopher

This week's newsletter is Volume 3 Number 11 of the Dr John R. Christopher Newsletter on Arthritis


Arthritis is a disease which affects the joints. It is attended by pain, heat, redness, stiffness and swelling. Archaeological evidence indicates that arthritis was known as far back as the earliest dynasties of ancient Egypt and possibly before that time. In the new world we find "prehistoric" North American Indian skeletal populations exhibiting arthritic deposits and bone deformities. The disease knows no boundaries as far as age, social status, or geographical distribution.

The missing link between Fats and Diabetes, how it all began.

As early as 1901, efforts had been made to manufacture and sell food products by the use of automated factory machinery because of the immense potential profits that were possible. Most of the early efforts failed because people were inherently suspicious of food that wasn't farm fresh and because the technology was poor. As long as people were prosperous, suspicious food products made little headway. Crisco, the artificial shortening, was once given away free in 2 1/2 lb cans in an unsuccessful effort to influence the US wives to trust and buy the product in preference to lard.

Margarine was introduced and was bitterly opposed by the dairy states. With the advent of the depression of the 1930's, margarine, Crisco and a host of other refined and hydrogenated products began to make significant penetration into the US food markets. Support for dairy opposition to margarine faded during WW II because there wasn't enough butter for both the civilian population and the needs of the military. At this point, the dairy industry having lost much support, simply accepted a diluted market share and concentrated on supplying the military.

Flax oils and fish oils, which were common in the stores and considered a dietary staple before the American population became diseased, have disappeared from the shelf. The last supplier of flax oil to the major distribution chains was Archer Daniel's Midland and they stopped producing and supplying the product in 1950.

More recently, one of the most important of the remaining genuinely beneficial fats was subjected to a massive media disinformation campaign that portrayed it as a saturated fat that causes heart failure. As a result, it has virtually disappeared from the supermarket shelves. Thus was coconut oil removed from the food chain and replaced with soy oil, cottonseed oil and rape seed oil. Our parents would never have swapped fine healthy oil like coconut oil for these cheap junk oils. It was shortly after this successful media blitz that the US populace lost its war on fat. For many years coconut oil had been one of our most effective dietary weight control agents.

The history of the engineered adulteration of our once clean food supply exactly parallels the rise of the epidemic of diabetes and hyperinsulinemia now sweeping the US as well as much of the rest of the world.

The second step to a cure for this disease epidemic is to stop believing the lie that our food supply is safe and nutritious.

Nature of the disease

Diabetes is classically diagnosed as a failure of the body to properly metabolize carbohydrates. Its defining symptom is a high blood glucose level. Type 1 Diabetes results from insufficient insulin production by the pancreas. Type 2 Diabetes results from ineffective insulin. In both types, the blood glucose level remains elevated. Neither insufficient insulin nor ineffective insulin can limit post prandial (after eating) blood sugar to the normal range. In established cases of Type 2 Diabetes, these elevated blood sugar levels are often preceded by and accompanied by chronically elevated insulin levels and by serious distortions of other endocrine hormonal markers.

The ineffective insulin is no different from effective insulin. Its ineffectiveness lies in the failure of our cell population to respond to it. It is not the result of any biochemical defect in the insulin itself. Therefore, it is appropriate to note that this disease is a disease that affects almost every cell in the seventy trillion or so cells of our body. All of these cells are dependent upon the food that we eat for the raw materials that they need for self repair and maintenance.

The classification of diabetes as a failure to metabolize carbohydrates is a traditional classification that originated in the early 19th century when little was known about metabolic diseases or about metabolic processes. Today, with our increased knowledge of metabolic processes, it would appear quite appropriate to define Type 2 Diabetes more fundamentally as a failure of the body to properly metabolize fats and oils. This failure results in a loss of effectiveness of insulin and in the consequent failure to metabolize carbohydrates. Unfortunately, much medical insight into this matter, except at the research level, remains hampered by its 19th century legacy.

Thus Type II Diabetes and its early hyperinsulinemic symptoms are whole body symptoms of this basic cellular failure to properly metabolize glucose. Each cell of our body, for reasons which are becoming clearer, find themselves unable to transport glucose from the blood stream to their interior.

The glucose then either remains in the blood stream, is stored as body fat or as glycogen, or is otherwise disposed of in urine.

It appears that when insulin binds to a cell membrane receptor, it initiates a complex cascade of biochemical reactions inside the cell. This causes a class of glucose transporters known as GLUT 4 molecules to leave their parking area inside the cell and travel to the inside surface of the plasma cell membrane. When in the membrane, they migrate to special areas of the membrane called caveolae areas. There, by another series of biochemical reactions, they identify and hook up with glucose molecules and transport them into the interior of the cell by a process called endocytosis. Within the cells interior, this glucose is then burned as fuel by the mitochondria to produce energy to power cellular activity.

Thus these GLUT 4 transporters lower glucose in the blood stream by transporting it out of the bloodstream into all of our bodily cells.

Many of the molecules involved in these glucose and insulin mediated pathways are lipids, that is they are fatty acids. A healthy plasma cell membrane, now known to be an active player in the glucose scenario, contains a complement of cis type w=3 unsaturated fatty acids. This makes the membrane relatively fluid and slippery. When these cis fatty acids are chronically unavailable because of our diet, trans fatty acids and short and medium chain saturated fatty acids are substituted in the cell membrane. These substitutions make the cellular membrane stiffer and more sticky and inhibit the glucose transport mechanism.

Thus, in the absence of sufficient cis omega 3 fatty acids in our diet, these fatty acid substitutions take place, the mobility of the GLUT 4 transporters is diminished, the interior biochemistry of the cell is changed and glucose remains elevated in the bloodstream.

Elsewhere in the body, the pancreas secretes excess insulin, the liver manufactures fat from the excess sugar, the adipose cells store excess fat, the body goes into a high urinary mode, insufficient cellular energy is available for bodily activity and the entire endocrine system becomes distorted. Eventually pancreatic failure occurs, body weight plummets and a diabetic crisis is precipitated.

Although there remains much work to be done to fully elucidate all of the steps in all of these pathways, this clearly marks the beginning of a biochemical explanation for the known epidemiological relationship between cheap engineered dietary fats and oils and the onset of Type 2 Diabetes

The Benefits of Lemon Water

"In the morning I take lemon and water. I drink nothing between meals unless it be occasionally some lemon and water.."(21MR 290.6)

Top 12 Health Benefits of Lemon Water

Many people often love the tarty flavor of lemon juice in their dishes. But have you ever wondered

that you can put this lemon juice to many more good uses than this? Yes! There are enormous

benefits of lemon juice and water in your everyday life. You simply need to arm yourself with

relevant knowledge and you would soon start valuing this more than ever.

Lemon juice consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tarty taste to lemon. Lemon is a rich

source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium,

phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Lemon is generally consumed in

the form of lemon juice or lemon water. LEMON WATER MAKES A HEALTHY DRINK, ESPECIALLY

WHEN TAKEN IN THE MORNING. Daily consumption of lemon water provides a number of health

benefits like:

1. Good for stomach

Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include

nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of

indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice

regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood

purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even

known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and

helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of

phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.

2. Excellent for Skin Care

Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin.

Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within

and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge

difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove

wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As

lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.

3. Aids in Dental Care

Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of

toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop

gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.

4. Cures Throat Infections

Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore

throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice

with one-half water and gargle frequently.

5. Good for Weight Loss

One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight

faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with

lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.

6. Controls High Blood Pressure(Endorsed by the SOP)

Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium

content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind

and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.

7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders

Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and

revives a person suffering from asthma.

8. Good for treating Rheumatism(Endorsed by the SOP)

Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to

flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.

9. Reduces Fever

Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever

by increasing perspiration.

10. Acts as a blood purifier

The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood

purifier.

11. Good for the eyes for glaucoma. Just drop a couple of drops in each eye in the morning.

12. Reduces Stress

How much should I drink?

In case you are in good health and weigh 70 kg or less, it is advisable for you to have juice of onehalf

of the lemon squeezed into one glass of water, twice daily. However, if you weigh more than

70 kg, juice of one whole lemon in a glass of water should be preferred. For maximum benefit, this

mixture should also be taken two times a day, though you may dilute more lemon juice according

to your taste if you wish.

Do not just remain oblivious to the gifts of nature such as this, for you should always try to make

the most of them. So, make it a part of your daily routine to drink a glass of warm lemon water in

the morning and then open your gateway to enjoy its health benefits.

Cayenne Pepper Heart Tonic Tea

If you have Heart problem, then Almost every morning, have cayenne pepper tea with lemon. Sometimes also add blackstrap molasses.

Use 90,000 hu cayenne (hu stands for "heat units" on the Scoville scale) because the hotter the cayenne, the more health benefits there are. Just love spicy things.

Drinking this tea first thing in the morning gives energy boost, clears sinuses, and jump starts my metabolism for the day. It gives more energy if you drink it before a workout.

Cayenne pepper (Red Chilli) tea can also helps to treat ulcers, and according to some people, fight cancer.

To make the tea, put a half of quater teaspoon of cayenne pepper (Red Chilli) in a cup, add warm water, add lemon juice, and stir.

Buy 90,000 hu cayenne in bulk at local health food store. You can also order it online.

However, you might want to start with "regular" cayenne, which is usually about 30,000 heat units, and build up a tolerance before jumping into the hotter stuff.

Cayenne has been known to stop heart attacks within 30 seconds. For example, when a 90-year-old man in Oregon had a severe heart attack, his daughter was able to get Cayenne extract into his mouth. He was pronounced dead by the medics, but within a few minutes, he regained consciousness. On the way to the hospital, he remained in a semi-conscious state, but the daughter kept giving him the Cayenne extract. By the time they got to the hospital, he had fully recovered and wanted to go home and mow the lawn. The doctor asked what she had given him, as he said it was the closest thing to a miracle he had ever seen.

How Cayenne Peper works?

Capsicum (cayenne pepper) is said to be unequal for its ability to boost circulation and increase heart action. Capsicum exerts a variety of desirable actions on the entire cardiovascular system. It has the extraordinary ability to enhance cardiovascular performance while actually lowering blood pressure. Capsicum has an energizing effect on the entire system. It has traditionally been used for overcoming fatigue and restoring stamina and vigor. It is a natural stimulant without the threatening side effects (palpitations, hyper-activity or rise in blood pressure) of most other stimulating agents.

Because Capsicum boots peripheral circulation and stimulates organ secretion, it expedites the therapeutic delivery and action of nutrients in the body. It will ensure the rapid and even distribution of the active principles of available nutrients to critical function centers, including those involved in cellular respiration, metabolic data transmission and neural-hormonal action. The remarkable ability of Capsicum to stimulate organ secretion and even heart action makes it one of the strongest natural stimulants known. Clearly, Capsicum should be considered nothing less than a wonder herb that has scientifically proven its worth! cayenne pepper is Nature's nitroglycerin!

Dr. John Christopher, famous natural healer - "In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in--if they are still breathing--I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (a teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water, and within minutes they are up and around). This is one of the fastest acting aids we could ever give for the heart, because it feeds that heart immediately. Most hearts are suffering from malnutrition because of processed food we are eating, but here it gets a good powerful dose of real food and it's something that has brought people in time after time. This is something that everyone should know how great it is, because a heart attack can come to your friends or loved ones any time. And even yourself. The warm tea is faster working than tablets, capsules, cold tea, because the warm tea opens up the cell structure--makes it expand and accept the cayenne that much faster, and it goes directly to the heart, through the artery system, and feeds it in powerful food. "

Cayenne Pepper & Chilli Powder Same? Yes. Best is that which is more hot and less spicy. Its medicinal, only if you take it raw.

Wikipedia:

The cayenne pepper—also known as the Guinea spice, Cow Horn Pepper, aleva or bird pepper or, especially in its powdered form, red pepper—is a hot, red chili pepper used to flavor dishes and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum related to bell peppers, jalapeños, and others. The Capsicum genus is in the nightshade family (Solanaceae).

Chili pepper (from Nahuatl chilli, chilli pepper, chilli, chillie, chili, and chile) is the fruit[1] of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

There are varities of Cayenne peppers. The more hot and less spicy, its more medicinal. Best Cayenne pepper is kashmiri chilli, which is more hot and less spicy, and  long and wrinkle  when dried.