Unexplained Pains in the Rectum - a Case Study

A patient suffered from an unexplained pain and pressure in her rectum - the final part of the large intestine. She had colonoscopy which showed there was nothing wrong, however, the pain still existed. A food intolerance test revealed that she was intolerant to nuts, cows' milk and grapes. Since she has been cutting out these from her diet, the pains and pressure have disappeared.

Dangers of High Homocysteine Levels

If you suffer from high blood pressure or have been diagnosed with high levels of cholesterol, it might be helpful to ask your GP to check the homocysteine contents in your blood. An increase of homocysteine - an amino acid - can often be responsible for hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Taking a combination of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid can lower homocysteine levels in the blood.
Additionally, Coenzyme Q10 (minimum daily dose 100mg) can help to lower high blood pressure, especially when you have been prescribed statins for high cholesterol. Also, with age, the body loses the ability to produce enough Q10, an important anti-oxidant which is essential to fight cardio-vascular diseases and cancer.

Grandma's Tip for Sleeping Problems

“To bed with three hot water bottles” –  this wellness formula is obviously based on a wealth of experience.  Indeed, this measure can prevent a cold at its very beginning. Unlike a hot bath, which can have too strong an impact on blood circulation, the hot water bottle increases the body temperature in a gentle way. The patient starts to sweat, which has the effect of disrupting the natural process of an infection, causing the body temperature to sink.

To drink lots of fluid – preferably water and fruit or herbal tea is essential of course, to replace the body fluid which gets lost through perspiration.

“Wet socks aid sleep” – Sleeping problems, many sufferers are plagued by them. Especially when we find ourselves in an unfamiliar environment (e.g. on holiday, on business trips etc), many of us can’t get a good night’s sleep. Gently pressing the Yintang, the acupressure point midway between the eyebrows for several minutes – until we feel calm and relaxed – is an effective method of “winding down”. A very effective yet widely unknown calmative – used in Kneipp therapy – is to dip cotton socks in cold water, press out excess water and put them on. Put dry woollen socks on top and get into bed. The cold poultice ensures a better blood flow and thus enhances sleep. In addition, the “hot 8” can be a valuable helper. Dissolve 10 tablets of the Biochemic remedy Magnesium Phosphoricum (e.g. by new era: No 8) in hot water, stir with a non-metal object and drink, preferably when you are in bed already. 

Good night and be well ...