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Kicking the Tobacco Habit
by Dr. Ron Cherubino
Most people who have never been addicted to tobacco find it difficult to relate to those people who are. At various times in my life I have been addicted to cigarettes, pipes and/or cigars. Tobacco is such a health hazard that I am obviously delighted to be free of that monkey on my back. I certainly don't miss the carcinogens, the stink, the fear, the sneakiness and the dependence. The part that I do miss is the comfort derived from the act of smoking.
One of the areas of alternative treatment that we offer at the Cherubino Health Center is smoking cessation. Over the past 20 years or so we have developed some extremely effective methods that have worked wonders in helping people kick the habit. In my experience it is usually easier for people to give up the addiction to the nicotine than it is to give up the pleasures of puffing and holding something in your hand.
About a year ago I was listening to an interview on the radio with the head of an organization made up of physicians against tobacco. The medical doctor being interviewed mentioned that there were certainly better delivery systems for nicotine and tobacco. The amount of carcinogens and other poisons, the amount of cellular damage from hot smoke touching delicate epithelial cells in the mouth, the throat and the lungs, is a pretty pathetic way to get nicotine into your bloodstream. After all, the nicotine may be harmful but it's detrimental effects pale in comparison to inhaling the smoke from a burning leaf. That better delivery system that the doctor was talking about was what has come to be known as e-smoking.
Is it safe?
I am starting to get more and more questions from listeners and patients concerning electronic smoking. The number one question is -- "is it safe?"
Frankly, since electronic smoking has only been around for a short period of time, there is no way to assess its long-term effects. All we can do is deduce and theorize as to its potentially negative effects. Its positive effects, however, rests mainly and predominately in the fact that one is avoiding all of the negatives of smoking tobacco.
How does it work?
It works in a similar manner to a smoke machine that is used on stage during a concert or other performance. Propylene glycol, a petroleum product, is atomized in an atomization chamber and made into a mist. With an electronic cigarette, propylene glycol has a certain percentage of nicotine and flavoring added and can be puffed and/or inhaled through an electronic gadget that looks like a traditional cigarette, cigar or pipe. It is also possible to obtain the propylene glycol with no nicotine added for those people who would like the pleasure of smoking without the drug attached to it.
As far as providing a way of getting off of tobacco and the nicotine that it provides, electronic smoking devices can provide a controlled amount of nicotine without all of the other baggage (poisons and carcinogens). Another advantage is that the amount of nicotine is controlled and can be reduced as desired in order to kick the habit once and for all. And as I said before, puffing on zero nicotine propylene glycol can be a satisfying activity for those who like the feeling of smoking without the dangers of tobacco and the drug properties of nicotine.
Where can I find electronic cigarettes?
I am told that one needs to be careful where they buy their products and I can certainly think that makes sense. You can imagine the size of the market and the amount of people that would potentially benefit from electronic smoking devices. Based on my personal research, I recommend a place called SmokeAnywhere.com -- www.smokeanywhere.com has come highly recommended to me from a number of sources and I have spoken with its owner personally.
I have looked in on several forum's and found complaints involving European and Chinese companies whose products have been shoddy, faulty, or worse yet not sent after customers had paid for them.
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The Best Time To Receive Treatment Is Before Symptoms Occur!
Many people are under the mistaken assumption that if they feel well, they are well. While it is true that healthy people do feel well, it is entirely possible for an unhealthy person to walk around in a symptom-free state. I know, it sounds like doubletalk to a lot of you. But it isn't. The point I am attempting to make in this brief discussion is that symptoms are not trustworthy indicators when it comes to the state of a person's health.
Symptoms should never be ignored as their presence is an indication of an underlying problem. Conversely, the absence of symptoms should not be seen as an absolute guarantee of health.
The fact is that a minor problem may result in extreme symptoms and a major problem may have little or no symptoms associated with it. Simple indigestion has been known to cause chest pain so severe that people believe they are experiencing a heart attack. On the other hand, a person may experience a fatal heart attack from clogged arteries having had no prior warning.
What it comes down to is that many people are under the mistaken notion that if there were a problem with their health they would know it. They firmly and adamantly believe that there would and should be some symptom associated with the condition. They conclude that, "If I were in ill health my body would let me know it. I would have some sort of a symptom to let me know that I was in trouble."
I frequently get questions from listeners across the country who are concerned that their natural healthcare practitioners are somehow trying to "pull the wool over their eyes" because the doctor insists on recommending treatment that is not solely based on the patient's symptoms. In many cases, these people have been seeing these practitioners because they have taken my advice in the first place. They are upset because they are making assumptions that are based on bad habits, faulty thinking, ignorance or distrust.
So, back to my original statement, the best time to receive treatment is before symptoms occur. How is this possible? It is possible by the use of what are known as indicators. The early detection of imbalances, malfunctions and bodily dysfunctions is not only possible, but also highly desirable. Indicators are used in both allopathic medicine and various types of naturally-based alternative medicine. Examples of early detection indicators in Western medicine are blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate. There is even diagnostic equipment available that is capable of identifying arterial blockages involving the heart muscle. When it comes to naturally-based alternative medicine, various indicators such as EMI testing, craniosacral evaluation and therapeutic pulse determination are capable of identifying problems, in many cases, well before a patient is experiencing symptoms.
What a wonderful state-of-the-art to be able to detect health problems before they became symptomatic and life threatening.
Seven things I recommend are:
1. Find a natural healthcare practitioner who is trained in the use of early detection indicators.
2. Receive the appropriate treatment based on your indicators, not merely in response to your symptoms.
3. Do not wait for symptoms to occur before you receive the treatment that your body deserves and needs.
4. Become established with a natural healthcare practitioner whom you trust.
5. Remember the importance of maintenance/preventative treatment in both allopathic and natural medicine.
6. Read more about symptoms and early detection indicators on this (AskDrRon.com) website.
7. Remember, "Symptoms Are Great Motivators, But Poor Indicators".
First there’s air, then water, then food --
And then comes a subject that many people would rather not talk about at all. And that would be? Technically it is waste removal. Call it what you want but elimination through bowel movements is a vital part of life.
As part of our current medical paradigm it has become more and more common to adjust our concept of normal by the observation of what is actually average or common. Without going into lengthy detail I will simply say that if greater than 50% of the population suffers from some specific disease, say acid reflux, that does not make acid reflux a normal condition. It may make it common or even average but it is still not physiologically normal. In this case the majority doesn't rule.
When it comes to bowel movements many if not most medical doctors and medical personnel will tell you that it is normal for people to go up to five days without a bowel movement. According to the statistics that I've been able to find it does appear that this five day time period is becoming increasingly common, especially among the populations of affluent countries. Rest assured it is by no means and by no stretch of the imagination normal. Let me reiterate, it is not normal to go five days without moving your bowels. As a matter of fact it is normal to move one's bowels one to three times each and every day. Proper diet and sufficient health make this abundantly clear.
It is imperative for the proper function of the human body to eliminate unwanted and potentially dangerous poisons from the body on a frequent and predictable schedule.
If you or someone you know is suffering from a five-day "norm" you need to find a way of healing and permanently correcting this problem.
In the absence of cancer or other serious pathology, a natural drug-free approach is the only way that I am aware of of permanently correcting this condition.
For more personalized information, you are welcome to e-mail or call us at the Cherubino Health Center for help and direction.
Morning Adrenal Pick Me Up
Here's a great way to start your day that your adrenal glands will thank you for. Healthy adrenal glands are vital for the proper function of your nervous system. This is a great morning pick me up for anyone who is interested in maintaining healthy adrenal glands, but it is especially important for those people recovering from or wanting to ward off chronic fatigue syndrome.
Adrenal glands require sodium in order to function properly. A common misconception is that the sodium chloride used for table salt is the kind of sodium that the adrenal glands require. Nothing could be further from the truth. Table salt in the form of sodium chloride is inorganic in it’s chemical makeup. The organic sodium that is found in the following recipe is the kind that your adrenal glands require for proper function.
The morning pick me up consists of one 6 - 8 ounce glass, of raw cucumber celery juice and one 8 ounce glass of pure water.
Juice 2 - 3 large peeled cucumbers and 2 - 3 stalks of celery to make 8 ounces of raw juice.
(a stalk of celery is an individual piece not a bunch)
Adrenal glands also require a full complement of vitamins and minerals in order to stay healthy. Besides the five essential Dr Ron Approved nutrient supplements and extra vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), we also recommend the supplements listed under body systems -- adrenals. These specialized formulas should also be considered when trying to build up weakened adrenals.
Click here for Adrenal Support Recommendations
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Carrot juice with a little pizzazz!
When juicing raw carrots sprinkle in a little cayenne pepper to add some extra interest to an already wonderful drink.
Time to Start Using Those Humidifiers
For people living in the New England states and other similarly cold climates, it's time to start putting those humidifiers to use. Heated living areas become unnaturally dry. Dry air draws fluid initially from our mucous membranes in the nasal, throat and lung regions. If fluid is not adequately replaced this can lead to a general state of dehydration.
In addition to potential fluid loss, dryness of the mucous membranes causes damage that leaves the body open to viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Proper humidification should be 40 to 50%.
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Cayenne pepper, a healthy addition to any diet!
For centuries cayenne pepper has been used to soothe and heal the stomach lining and digestive system.
Here's a radical idea! Seek out treatment before you have a symptom.
In many of the healing systems around the world people are encouraged to seek evaluation and treatment before symptoms occur.
While this may seem radical to the typical American, it is actually very sound medical practice. Careful examination of what most Americans view as alternative treatment methods, reveals that many naturally based approaches are capable of identifying problems with a person's health before actual symptoms occur.
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Echinacea, ready when you need it!
Many people take the herb Echinacea on a daily basis for what they view as "preventative" medicine. Echinacea leaf and especially root both have strong medicinal properties that may become less effective if used on a constant basis.
Waiting to take this herb at the onset of cold or flu symptoms may be a more beneficial way to use it.
Your Health Depends On Pure Water Every Day
A minimum of 8 to 10, 8 ounce glasses, of pure water is required by the average person to maintain a reasonable level of good health. It is impossible to be truly healthy without being adequately hydrated. Since the body is on average 60 to 80% fluid, a constant fresh supply is vital.
Many chronic, even debilitating, conditions have been eliminated once a person becomes properly hydrated. Experts generally recommend that a person drink half to three quarters of their body weight in ounces of water per day. (Please consult your health practitioner for exact amounts and remember it is possible to drink too much water)
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Disclaimers
Individual experiences will vary, and we therefore do not guarantee any particular experience or result for any particular person.
Information on this web site, from CherubHealth Products, the Ask Dr. Ron Show or questions that are answered on or off the air, are meant to educate, inform and assist people in improving their overall health. It is not intended to replace the advice of your trusted health care practitioners, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Specific ingredient and product information is given for the purposes of nutritional support. To our knowledge, the Food and Drug Administration, unless specifically noted, has not evaluated these statements.
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