J.N. Ssekazinga

Why Statin Drugs May Be Bad For You

Statins deplete your body of CoQ10, which can have devastating results. If you take statin drugs without taking CoQ10, your health is at serious risk.

Unfortunately, this describes the majority of people who take them in the United States. CoQ10 is a cofactor (co-enzyme) that is essential for the creation of ATP molecules, which you need for cellular energy production.

Organs such as your heart have higher energy requirements, and therefore require more CoQ10 to function properly. Produced mainly in your liver, it also plays a role in maintaining blood glucose.

There is really no reason to take statins and suffer the damaging health effects from these dangerous drugs. The fact is that 75 percent of your cholesterol is produced by your liver, which is influenced by your insulin levels.

Therefore, if you optimize your insulin level, you will automatically optimize your cholesterol.

It follows, then, that the recommendations for safely regulating your cholesterol have to do with modifying your diet and lifestyle.

 

9 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol Levels Naturally

 

  1. Optimize your vitamin D levels. Research shows the extreme importance of appropriate sun exposure for normalizing your cholesterol levels and preventing heart disease.
  2. Reduce, with the plan of eliminating, grains and sugars in your diet. Ideally, you will want to consume a many fresh leafy greens and vegetables, too.
  3. Make sure you are getting plenty of high quality fish oil.
  4. Other heart-healthy foods include olive oil, coconut and coconut oil, organic eggs, avocados, raw nuts and seeds, and organic grass-fed meats as appropriate for your nutritional type.
  5. Exercise daily. Even a 20-minute power-walk will do.
  6. Address stress! Use prayer and meditation on scripture.
  7. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol excessively.
  8. Be sure to get plenty of good, restorative sleep.
  9. Take red yeast rice as directed (Thorne Choleast 2-4 caps daily).

Unlike statin drugs, which lower your cholesterol at the expense of your health, these strategies represent a holistic approach that will benefit your overall health and heart

 

Thursday, 15 September 2016 10:12

Care For Your Eyes Naturally

Some will say the eyes are the windows to the soul. To the more science minded, they’re an incredibly complex organ that gives us the gift of vision. Either way, most of us tend to take our eyes for granted. Just imagine your world if you lost your sight even just reading this passage on this very screen would be impossible, not to mention seeing the expression of a loved one  or catching a gorgeous sunrise. Fortunately, several easy and natural ways can help protect our eyes and even improve our vision.

Food For Your Eyes

 

  • Anthocyanins – phytochemicals with antioxidant properties found in berries like black currant, bilberry, and blueberry – are especially good for the eyes. Animal studies have found that anthocyanins can stimulate the regeneration of rhodopsin, a protein in the retina that can help you see in low light.1 Other research has shown that having black currant anthocyanoside concentrate can help the eyes adapt to the dark. It can also give relief from temporary problems with vision, say from working with video display terminals for a long period of time, and prevent or relieve eye strain.2 Given that so many of us spend a large part of the day staring at a screen, snacking on some black currants may not be such a bad idea!
  • Some carotenoids like lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene can ward off eye disease. Found in spinach, mustard greens, and kale, zeaxanthin and lutein may play a protective role against cataract, age-related macular degeneration, and retinitis pigmentosa.3 Meanwhile, lycopene – found in guava, watermelon, and tomatoes – may help prevent cataracts.4
  • Ayurveda sees many inflammatory and vision-related eye problems as rooted in pitta imbalance. Having 1–2 teaspoons of ghee or clarified butter every day can help balance pitta and improve eyesight.5
  • Triphala, a herbal formula containing the fruits black myrobalan (haritaki), beleric myrobalan (bibhitaki), and Indian gooseberry (amalaki), can be useful for improving weak eyesight. Take 1 tablespoon of it twice daily with milk. Triphala ghee – made with ghee, triphala, Malabar nut (vasa), and false daisy (bhringraj) – works as a tonic for the eyes and can also help treat conjunctivitis.6
  • One classic Ayurvedic remedy to promote good vision, especially in children, includes two grated carrots cooked in milk with one ground cardamom pod and five ground almonds, taken daily.

 

Exercise For Your Eyes

Exercise can help improve your overall health in many ways, from protecting your heart to improving your memory. So it’s no surprise that it can benefit your eyes, too.

  • Exercise can be helpful to people who have glaucoma, which can damage the optic nerve and cause the loss of vision. Increased intraocular pressure (the fluid pressure inside the eyes) can be one cause of glaucoma. Moderate physical exercise (which can be as little as taking a 15–20 minute walk three times a week) can lower this pressure and enhance blood flow to the optic nerve and retina. Do keep in mind, though, if you stop exercising, your intraocular pressure will go back to its previous level.8 Another reason to keep with a regular workout routine!
  • A large study that looked at the relationship between being physically inactive and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – a condition where a part of the retina deteriorates and causes loss of vision – found that exercising can lower your chance of getting AMD. After accounting for risk factors like age, weight, and cholesterol levels, it was found that people who walked 2 miles a day, three times a week, had a 70% lower chance of developing AMD.9
  • Because exercise can help you manage conditions like diabetes better, it also lowers the risk of developing complications like diabetic retinopathy (where the retina gets damaged due to diabetes), which is the major cause of vision loss in adults of working age.10
  • Visual problems due to misalignment of the eyes can sometimes be corrected through eye exercises. When the eyes point in different directions (strabismus), the brain stops recognizing images from the misaligned eye, which can lead to what is known as a lazy eye (amblyopia). Putting a patch over the dominant eye can help strengthen the amblyopic eye by forcing it to work harder.11
  • Yoga also incorporates certain eye exercises which might be helpful. Try moving your eyeballs up and done without blinking – think about looking at a clock in front of you and tracing a line between the 12 and 6. After about 10 repetitions of this exercise, rub the palms of your hands together and cup your eyes so you can feel the warmth seep through (palming). You can follow this by moving your eyeballs horizontally (from 9 to 3) and diagonally (from 2 to 7 and 11 to 4). These exercises may help relieve the extra pressure that we put on muscles when looking at nearby objects, like a book or computer screen.12

Take Your Eyes Outside

Spending time outdoors might be an easy way of preventing nearsightedness (myopia). Research shows that the risk of being myopic drops by 2% for each additional hour per week that children spend outdoors. One reason could be that children who spend more time outdoors also spend less time inside doing things like studying or playing video games.13 But there could be more to it. Another study that looked at the effect of daylight on the rate of eye growth found that the eyes of the children studied grew regularly during the summer but grew too fast during the short winter days in Denmark. This has a bearing on the development of myopia because if the eye grows too long from front to back then you become nearsighted.14

So it’s possible that spending time outdoors prevents myopia by providing more daylight exposure; however, it could also be the result of exercising distance vision (where your eyes are focused on objects at a distance).

 

The View From Alternative Medicine

Natural solutions for many eye problems can also be found in alternative medical systems like Ayurveda.

  • According to Ayurvedic practice, eyes must be washed with cold water in the morning to remove waste that is collected during the course of the night. Collyrium or kajal is also used for cleaning the eyes and is considered to have a soothing effect as well.
  • Soaking neem leaves in lukewarm water and washing your eyes with it is recommended for conjunctivitis. This can reduce the burning sensation and swelling caused by this condition.
  • Another way to improve your eyesight is by mixing triphala powder and water and letting it sit overnight before washing your eyes with it.16
  • Ayurveda uses procedures like tarpana and nasya for treating eye disorders. In tarpana, a dam is built around the eye using powdered black gram, and medicated ghee is poured in to soak the eye for a while. This procedure can be used to treat diseases of the retina or optic nerve, diabetes retinopathy, and more. 17 In nasya, medicated powders and oils are instilled in the nose to remove toxins from the eyes, nose, throat, and ears. It is useful for treating watery, itching, or dry eyes as well as conjunctivitis and glaucoma.

 

Thursday, 15 September 2016 10:01

Heal Cracked Feet Naturally!

Does the thought of having to remove your shoes or sandals in company give you the jitters? If you have unsightly cracks running along your heel, it is easy to understand why. Yet, the remedy for cracked feet is often right there in your own home. You can also fix them naturally with some help from Ayurveda or homeopathy. So stop fretting over why store-bought remedies aren’t fixing this problem, go natural, and give your tootsies a real treat.

Clean Up

Avoid soaking your feet or having very hot showers as this can cause your feet to dry out. Instead, clean well during a shower or bath with lukewarm water. Some therapists suggest using sugar as a natural exfoliant on dry feet to clean them up well and slough off dry skin. The British Homeopathic Association also suggests a quick warm salt water soak at the end of each day.

Be Gentle And Cover Up

Pat your feet dry when you are done with a bath or soak. Don’t be rough, as this could cause threads from the towel to get stuck in the cracks. Put on a pair of clean, soft socks made with cotton or natural fabrics and wear footwear all the time. Don’t use rough material like wool directly on cracked skin as it can make it worse.2 Your footwear could be contributing to the problem, so avoid wearing high heels or flip flops for lengths of time.

Moisturize

If you (like most people) take care to moisturize your face and even arms and legs but ignore your feet, you probably have very dry feet. The feet are already drier than most other body parts, so you need to work at keeping them soft and supple. Moisturize multiple times a day. If you have a medical condition like athlete’s foot or diabetes or are elderly, your feet may be drier than normal. This is usually because of reduced blood flow, damaged nerves, or, in the case of diabetics, high levels of blood glucose

Tap Into The Power Of Vegetable Oils

Vegetable oils like sunflower seed oil aren’t just great for consumption – they can really help with dry skin too. One study found that sunflower seed oil can improve hydration of the skin it is applied on, and that too without damaging the skin barrier – something that’s important if you already have cracked feet. Coconut oil and its powers are more than the stuff of lore, with scientific evidence backing up its benefits as a skin softener and moisturizer. Virgin coconut oil in particular is very effective. It also doesn’t cause any adverse reactions and is perfect for sensitive skin

Say Hello To Aloe

The gel-like substance from the aloe vera plant’s fleshy leaves makes a great moisturizer and can heal and soften your skin. Grow a plant in your garden or backyard to use whenever cracked heels arise. Just chop one leaf off to extract the healing gel and apply to the affected area for cooling relief.6 You could also add turmeric to the gel for its antiseptic and healing properties.7

Ayurvedic And Herbal Remedies

Cracked heels, also known as “padadari” in Ayurveda, are a vata disorder. Typical treatment involves snehana or medical oil application, swedana or mild sweating, lepana or the use of herbal creams applied to the affected area, and kledana or moisturizing. A paste made from ghee and haritaki, a form of tropical almond, has been found to be very useful when applied to cracked feet. It helps ease the burning sensation and dryness typical of cracked feet and also offers relief if you have fissures on your heel.8 Another treatment involves the use of gairikadi lepam, a red clay-based remedy, to reduce scaling, cracks, and pain associated with padadari.9

Homeopathic Remedies

If you have dry fissures on the outside edges of the soles or heels, with itching and burning that gets worse during the night, your homeopath may prescribe Antimonium crudum. Petroleum-based remedies are recommended for skin that’s very dry and sensitive. Rough and cracked skin that bleeds easily also benefits from this treatment. Sulfur-based remedies help those with dry, scaly, itchy or burning skin that worsens when washed or scratched. If you’re unfortunate enough to have oozy eruptions or cracks in the skin between your toes in addition to those on your heels, graphite-based treatment helps.

Snacking on fruits is a health tweak we can all work towards, afterall those 3pm cravings need to be satitated!

 

1. Crunchy Munchy ‘Apples’

Don’t reach for that carb-y crunchness (potato chips!) instead grab ‘em apples! Crunchy and with the right amount of sweetness, this fruit is a good pick for diabetics too (with just 77 calories and 21g carbs!). It doesn’t require any prep either, just toss one into your lunch bag. Bite ino an apple at 12pm for that boost of energy  or at 3pm when you crave the crunch you so want (bite away the boredom)

2Refreshingly Juicy ‘Kiwis’

Reach out for the kiwi fruit when you want a zing and pop! Power-packed with vitamin C, dietary fiber and loads of antioxidants this zesty green fruit is a nutritional treasure store. Factor this in – it is naturally fat-free (yippee!) and low-carb. A large kiwi has about 56 calories and 13 g of carbohydrates.

3Mildly Sweet And Tangy ‘Guavas’

Guavas have a fine balance of mild sweet- and tartness, rich in dietary fiber, this fruit can help ease constipation. (a common diabetic complaint!). Again, eating the whole fruit – skin and all is the best bet as the skin contains more Vitamin C than the inside pulp. An average-size guava has 37 calories and 9g of carbs.

4.   Soft And Pulpy ‘Oranges’

Have an organe instead of popping a candy or biting into a ‘snack bar’. A small serving of fresh oranges can provide you your daily intake of vitamin C. An average-size orange has only 62 calories and 15g of carbs. Its pulp provides fiber helpful in keeping your sugar levels in check, so opt for the whole fruit instead of juice.

5.   Tart And Sweet ‘Cherries’

Craving that tart sweetness? Opt for a bowl of tiny deep-red berries. They contain insulin- boosting and blood-sugar-stabilizing chemicals known as ‘anthocyanins’. Much healthy and guess what a small cup of cherries has 78 calories and 19g of carbs.

 

Given a choice, opt for the whole fruit instead of the juice as they are void of fiber and can spike blood sugar levels instantly (diabetics, take note!). Also, snack on fruits or have them in between meals, never with the main meal. Nutrient absorption from the fruit is easy on an empty stomach, whereas when had with a meal it can take longer to digest causing it to rot/ferment in the stomach. This can also cause indigestion, heartburn and overall discomfort.

Thursday, 15 September 2016 09:33

Quit The Excuses And Drink Up Enough Water.

How Much Water Should You Drink?

Ideally, every individual should be able to decide how much they drink because it depends on your overall health and lifestyle. However, the health authorities do recommend we drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day (mostly referred to as an 8X8 rule), that roughly translates to 2 liters. It is safe to say that anything less than the recommended intake could be a problem. And if you find it hard to monitor your intake, might we suggest you do this: 

We all are aware of our lack of hydration, but we often make excuses to not drink water. We picked the most common excuses and suggest a way to work around them and down that H2O!

You Are Not Thirsty

Had to begin with this one because well, when you aren’t thirsty you can’t force feed yourself water. Can you ,now? Actually you can, and you should.

Did you know that thirst is often masked as hunger?

In fact, it does. So, the next time you want to go grab a snack (junk mostly!) or a bite – have some water. If you are still hungry after having water, then go ahead and eat. But you will notice that a glass of water usually satisfies your “hunger”

Drinking water also ensures you do not stuff your face mindlessly, and therefore, is good for those wanting to shed the extra pounds!

You Prefer Other Beverage(s)

We get it. Most of us graviate towards coffee, tea or a fiz drink and it is okay as long as you also include water to your list of liquids. These drinks aren’t a subsititute for water.

Remember, water is vital for your body’s functioning. Water aids better blood circulation, flushes out toxins from the body (remember the countless pee breaks!), keeps the headaches at bay, as well as the crankiness, and the skin glowing.

When you don’t pick up the thirst cues your body is giving you, it sends out stronger signals. Yes, a headache could be because you are dehydrated, so instead of popping a pill have a glass of water. Same for cranky behavior. Or listless looking skin. Or even constipation!

Well, for your well-being, we hope not. Here’s something that works! Set an alarm on your phone. Or if you are married to your desk then setting a prompt on your laptop. It reminds you to walk away from your desk and while you are away, take that much-needed water break. In fact, before you reach for your choice of beverage, have a glass of water.

Don’t Like How It Tastes

Now, this is an easy one to fix! If you find the tasteless water boring and unappetising, then try infused water. Problem solved! You’d be surprised how much spunk you can add to a jar/bottle of water. And what’s best, your bottle of water could become a conversation starter, motivating others to have more water as well!

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 12:42

Want To Stay Young? Have Kids

There is an increase in estrogen levels during pregnancy that regulates bone growth, metabolism and development of tissues. It helps your skin and hair remain youthful and balances cholesterol levels. Estrogen also helps preserve telomere length and slows down the pace of cellular aging.

Producing a higher number of offspring slows down the pace of biological aging. Here are 4 factors that correlate aging and childbearing.

Increase In Estrogen Levels

 

  • Estrogen is the hormone produced during pregnancy.
  • It regulates our growth, metabolism and development of tissues.
  • It helps our skin and hair remain youthful.
  • It increases the collagen production in the skin and allows it to remain plump, hydrated and wrinkle free.
  • It reduces the risk of heart diseases.
  • It functions as a potent antioxidant that protects cells against telomere shortening    

Telomere Extension Turns Back The Aging Clock

  • Optimal levels of estrogen help preserve telomere length, and slows down the pace of cellular aging.
  • Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of the strands of DNA called chromosomes.
  • They shorten with each cell division which is an indicator of cellular aging.
  • Cellular aging leads to cellular senescence (a state where the cell is still alive, but not healthy and capable of dividing).
  • Shorter telomeres has been associated with a number of chronic diseases including hypertension, depression, obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

Dietary And Lifestyle Factor

  • Estrogen balances cholesterol levels and bone growth during pregnancy.
  • Consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, fibers, monosaturated fats and high quality vegetable proteins reduces oxidative stress and slows down telomere shortening.
  • Sleeping for at least 8 hours per night, stress reduction and discontinuation of all tobacco products will help optimize our growth and release of hormones.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Social Factors

  • The social environment that we live in may also influence the relationship between our reproductive efforts and the pace of aging.
  • Greater support leads to an increase in the amount of metabolic energy that can be allocated to tissue maintenance, thereby slowing down the process of aging.

                    

 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 12:14

Does Breastfeeding Cause Saggy Breasts?

Pregnancy seems to be the real culprit. Post pregnancy, enlarged mammary glands shrink, leaving you with an aftermath of saggy breasts and stretch marks. The number of pregnancies and age affect the amount of sagging. Exercise, avoid smoking, and wear supportive bras.

Sagging Breasts And The Breastfeeding Theory

For generations, the notion that breastfeeding could cause breasts to sag has done the rounds in hush tones among mums-to-be. The reality though is that breastfeeding itself does not cause your breasts to sag. Other changes that happen concurrently with pregnancy may be to blame.

One study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Baltimore Conference in 2007 found that women who breastfed versus those who used formula showed no difference in terms of breast firmness or sagging.1

A recent study shows that not only does breastfeeding not cause your breasts to sag, it might even help to make the skin on your breasts healthier. Researchers have also studied pairs of twins to see what factors impacted breast skin, size, fullness, and even sagging. They found that those who had nursed a baby had a less attractive shape and size of the areola, but the skin on the breast was of better quality. They also surmised that this was because breastfeeding triggered an internal hormone replacement effect of sorts which benefited the body.

Pregnancy Versus Breastfeeding: Which Is The Culprit?

When you are pregnant, your breasts grow larger and the milk flow causes the underlying tissue as well as the skin on the breast to stretch. Milk glands shrink back to their original size when they are empty, after you stop breastfeeding. This can sometimes leave the breasts looking a bit stretched. In addition, the increased breast size that comes with weight gain causes ligaments around the breast to stretch and make the breast sag.

What can cause your breasts to sag more when compared to others is how many times you have been pregnant, the size of your breasts pre-pregnancy, your age, your body mass index (BMI), and your history of smoking

Breastfeeding: Doing More Good Than Harm

Besides helping provide the baby with all its nutritional requirements, breastfeeding also helps the mother. One study showed that moms who breastfed their children had a lower risk of ovarian cancer as well as breast cancer in the premenopausal stage. They also had a lower incidence of osteoporosis and hip fracture after menopause.

Prevent Sagging Breasts

While there may not be much you can do to prevent the side effects of pregnancy, you can help limit the sagging.

  • Wear supportive undergarments that are the right fit as you gain weight and change size through pregnancy and after. It is a good idea to get yourself fitted to your new size by a lingerie specialist.
  • Limit weight gain to 25 to 30 pounds to prevent your breasts from becoming too big, which can cause them to sag more later.
  • Moisturize your breasts often. The Twins Study found that this was a significant factor in keeping breasts looking good. The moisturizer can help prevent sagging by keeping the skin pliable.
  • Exercise to help breasts and the muscle in the surrounding area regain their strength and suppleness.
  • Avoiding smoking is also a good idea. Smoking causes the elastin needed to keep the breasts from sagging to break down. Without adequate support, the breast begins to yield to gravity.                                              For the sake of the tremendous health benefits to the baby, and for some of the potential benefits to the mother, it appears that breastfeeding may still be the smart choice for many women. Especially when it seems to have been acquitted of the charge of being the cause of sagging breasts.
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 12:00

Can Pregnancy And Childbirth Affect Mental Health?

There are several different reasons for this. Women who've had psychosis, severe depression, or bipolar affective disorder are more likely to relapse during pregnancy or after giving birth, especially if they stop taking medication due to the fear that it may harm the baby. Hormonal changes and the added stresses of pregnancy and taking care of a baby can also set off depression. In some cases, women may also experience postpartum psychosis or anxiety disorders. Pregnancy can also affect women with eating disorders since their body is going through such extreme changes – this can worsen their condition or lead to a relapse. However, some women may actually show an improvement in symptoms due to concerns about harming the baby.

Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

A few factors can trigger depression, including having a family history of depression or overcoming a stressful or traumatic event like the passing of a loved one. Hormones, which influence our moods and emotions by acting on our brain chemistry, also play a large role, especially among women, who have a greater risk of depression during puberty and pregnancy, after giving birth (postpartum), and throughout perimenopause.

Depression during pregnancy is often hard to detect because many of its symptoms – things like anxiety, mood swings, or dips in energy level and appetite – are often brushed off as typical pregnancy woes. A certain amount of worry about the health of the baby and your own condition is quite normal during pregnancy. But if you’re experiencing a persistent feeling of sadness, anxiety, or hopelessness, especially for more than a week or two, it’s time to seek help. Prenatal depression that is overlooked can lead to poor nutrition or even suicidal behavior in the mother, and may increase the risk of premature birth, low weight, and developmental problems in the baby.2

Most women experience symptoms such as moodiness, sadness, and loss of energy or appetite immediately after giving birth. These “baby blues” usually pass in about a week and don’t require medical attention. However, postpartum depression can last longer, be more severe, and inhibit you from functioning normally in your day-to-day life. It is important to get treatment for postpartum depression, and to understand the factors that may be causing it, including:

Levels of female hormones estrogen and progesterone go up significantly during pregnancy and return to normal within a day after childbirth. This sudden and severe fluctuation in hormone levels can cause depression.
Thyroid hormones, which play a role in how the body stores and uses energy, also reduce after childbirth and may lead to depression. Your doctor can assess this with a blood test and may prescribe medication to help.
Feeling overwhelmed with doubts about your capacity to care for a baby, lack of sleep, and feeling unattractive and uncomfortable in your post-baby body can also contribute to the development of postpartum depression.

Anxiety Attacks

Pregnancy may trigger anxiety disorders like panic disorder (in which you feel overwhelmed by fear) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD, in which you can’t control certain thoughts or repetitive behaviors). In one study, about 39% of participants who had OCD stated that their condition began during pregnancy or after childbirth.4 Women who experience a panic attack for the first time during pregnancy should get their thyroid tested, since this may be linked to an issue in the thyroid glands. Your doctor may recommend cognitive behavioral therapy or medication to treat an anxiety disorder.5

A Rise (And Fall) in Eating Disorders

Pregnancy can be an especially challenging time for women with eating disorders since their body is going through such extreme changes – this can worsen their condition or lead to a relapse. However, some women may actually show an improvement in symptoms due to concerns about harming the baby. Some studies have found that women with bulimia nervosa (which includes binge eating followed by purging) actually show an improvement during pregnancy.6 However, they may be more prone to postnatal depression, with about 33% of them affected versus 3–12% for those without an eating disorder.7

A Risk For Relapse

Women who’ve had serious mental health conditions like psychosis, severe depression, or bipolar affective disorder are more likely to relapse during pregnancy or after giving birth.8 A study found that 43% of participating women with depression relapsed during pregnancy, with those who stopped taking medication showing higher chances of being depressed (68%) than those who continued with their medication (26%).9 Another study that looked at the health of women who stopped medication for bipolar disorder found that episodes of mental illness were 2.9 times more frequent in women who had just given birth than in women who weren’t pregnant.10 Because of this, it is important for pregnant women with a history of mental illness to share their concerns with a doctor, check that their medications are safe to take while pregnant, and discuss others ways they can manage their condition.

A Trigger For Psychosis

In very rare cases, women may experience psychosis after giving birth (postpartum psychosis). Those who are affected may feel confused, see things that are not real, experience extreme mood swings, or even try to harm themselves or their baby. It generally starts in the first 14 days after childbirth and one to four cases are seen in 1000 births.11

candida, worms, and flukes parasites  are those creations of nature who make millions suffer with their presence in the gut.

  1. Black Walnuts
    . Juice the nut hulls to extract all the goodness out of it, drink in a gulp, and let it extract all the bad out of your tummy with this cleansing your blood and intestines.

  2. Garlic
     Be it cough, cold, flu, pain, inflammation, and parasites, garlic can fight all being known as anti-everything.

  3. Clove
    The oil of clove is anti-bacterial, antiviral, and with other antimicrobial properties which destroys all the eggs of the parasites laying in the intestinal tract.

  4. Diatomaceous Earth

    The ability to absorb methyl mercury, E. Coli, endotoxins, viruses, and synthetic drug residues makes this an excellent intestine cleaner.
  5. Chinese Goldthread

    A traditional Chinese remedy for infections of different kinds, including bacterial, parasitic, yeast and protozoan types.
  6. Oregano Oil

     This oil prevents free radical damage and  is commonly used for anti-parasitic, antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
  7. Wormwood

     Wormwood is a perennial shrub with bright yellow-green flowers, the leaves and flowers of this plant works well against parasites coiled in your gut.
  8. Thyme

    One of the best herbs used to stimulate your thymus gland and awaken body’s natural defense system to fight against the parasites.

Suspected kidnappers of US tourist Kimbley Sue Endicott have been arrested. Endicott and a Ugandan tour guide Jean Paul Mirenge Remezo were kidnapped by four gunmen, who hijacked their safari vehicle from Queen Elizabeth National Park on April 2.

The gunmen had demanded a ransom of $500,000 (about Shs1.8b) using Ms Sue and Mirenge’s cell phones. 
Police said the two were rescued from the Democratic Republic of Congo by a joint effort involving the Uganda police force, Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and sister security agencies. 
Reports indicate that the US military also provided support to Ugandan security forces to accomplish the mission. The support included intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets and liaison officers, according to US news outlets.

Ms Sue was handed over to the US Embassy in Kampala by Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola on Monday.

Two of the four gunmen have reportedly been apprehended. The two were only identified as Hakim and Kwarishiima. Sources said the suspects were flown from Kanungu District in western Uganda where they were tracked using a device which was placed in the ransom money they received before setting Ms Sue and Mirenge free.

"The joint security team actively investigating the kidnapping incident and successful recovery of an American tourist Ms. Kimberly Sue Endicott and a Senior Tour Guide, Jean Paul Mirenge- Remezo, has made some arrests of suspects, on suspicion of being involved in their kidnap," police tweeted on Tuesday.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga confirmed to URN that there were some arrests made in regard to the kidnap. He, however, declined to divulge details. 
"I can confirm that there were some arrests but I am yet to get details. I will brief you when I get the information," Enanga said.

US President Donald Trump on Monday tasked the Ugandan government to hunt the kidnappers and bring them to book.

“Uganda must find the kidnappers of the American tourist and guide before people will feel safe in going there. Bring them to justice openly and quickly,” President Trump tweeted. 
The kidnap cast a shadow on Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most visited tourist attractions which is home to lions, hippos, crocodiles and various types of antelopes.

Credit: Daily Monitor Uganda