Disease is any failure of normal physiological function that leads to various negative symptoms in the body. While disease is all to often a result of infection or injury, most diseases involve the disruption of normal homeostasis. Positive and negative feedback are important for normal physiological function, and anything that prevents feedback from working could lead to disease and if the mechanisms of disruption become strong enough.
Aging is a general example of disease as a result homeostatic imbalance. As an organism ages, problems with homeostasis gradually results in an unstable internal environment that increases the risk for illness and is responsible for the physical changes associated with aging. Besides illness, aging can cause death.
The human body is a finely tuned mechanism that relies on chemical components to maintain a constant state of balance. This state of being in balance is called homeostasis. If one or more of these chemicals fall out of balance from either an increase or a decrease in their levels, this may cause the systems of the body to work less efficiently. Chemical imbalances can occur for a number of reasons and may affect the body in a variety of ways.
Serotonin
Insulin
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that opens up microscopic pathways and allows glucose to enter the cells. At normal levels, enough insulin is produced and used by the body to allow adequate glucose to be absorbed by the cells for energy. If levels begin to drop, diabetes may be the result.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system backfires and destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. According to the Mayo Clinic, this can result in little or no insulin, allowing glucose to build up in the bloodstream.
Type 2 diabetes is the result of cells resisting the insulin that is produced. The cells do not allow insulin to open the pathways to let glucose in. The pancreas produces more insulin due to the rising levels of glucose in the blood, but the cells are not receptive and glucose levels continue to rise.
Pituitary Hormone Imbalances
The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the base of the brain. It produces hormones that regulate blood pressure, growth and some aspects of the reproductive system. In rare cases, hypopituitarism occurs, which is the result of decreased levels of pituitary hormones. This can cause disruptions in normal body function like blood pressure and heart rate.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the over-production of pituitary hormones results in a disorder known as acromegaly. This can result in production of abnormal amounts of growth hormone. Acromegaly is characterized by certain areas of the body becoming larger than normal and out of proportion with the rest of the body. This excess growth usually appears in the hands, feet and face. Acromegaly usually occurs in middle age after most growth has normally stopped. If an abundance of growth hormone is present during adolescence, gigantism may result.
Metabolic Imbalances
A person’s metabolism sets the stage for his weight, appetite and energy levels. An underactive thyroid that produces little thyroid hormone can cause heart disease, fatigue and obesity, according to the Mayo Clinic. A thyroid that produces too much hormone can make it difficult for a person to maintain a healthy weight.
Disorders that cause the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol can cause a person to gain weight in the abdominal area of the body. This is called Cushing’s syndrome. Other disorders cause the body to produce lower than normal levels of cortisol. Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, blood glucose levels and energy levels.
Reproductive System Imbalances
Chemical imbalances in the reproductive system can cause infertility and low sex drive in both men and women. Low levels of estrogen and testosterone can affect sexual performance and cause fertility to be questioned.
High levels of testosterone in men can cause aggression and an overabundance of muscle mass. In women, high levels of testosterone can cause male pattern baldness and excessive hair growth on the face and chest. It can also cause the voice to deepen and become more masculine.
Low levels of estrogen in women can affect menstrual periods as well as the woman’s ability to get pregnant and carry the child to term. Excessive amounts of estrogen are thought to cause breast and other types of cancer in women, according to Merck.
Prevention and treatment of cancers like breast and prostate can be done with minerals such as iodine, selenium, magnesium, zinc and maganese. Alternative treatment is what is best and what actually works in the cancer game. Chemotherapy and radiation break the body down and what is needed to relieve ourselves from cancer is having a strong body. Strong bodies and minds are the foundation of good health. All traditional treatments from the medical community cause a worse physical stat…e in the body and are not productive at providing a healthy mind. A good emotional state is important to really stopping cancer.
Prayer, regular and consistent are vitally important as well. Simple prayers like, God please help me to do this thing, can give the person that extra kick that sends them into real healing. Minerals will also help the body to fend off other illness and disease. I would not believe any source that tells us that vitamins or minerals increase the risk of cancer. This is propaganda which is used to frighten us. If we believe it we are the ‘blind following the blind”. The authorities and specialists do not have the first idea of what it takes to naturally rid the body of excess cancer cells.
One needs to remember that the body can handle a certain amount of cancer cells. It is the overload that is the problem. It is the imbalance that will occur if the body is deficent in minerals that the problem will begin. The body always defends itself against cancer cells if it has the minerals which are the ‘immune system’. Minerals plus people = no cancer. This is an equation that always works. It can not help but work.
As an example I use the mineral iodine from a regular drug store source, but I use it most regularly. And magnesium from Epsom Salts. That is something I use every day, only missing a day here or there. If calcium is used it must be a reputable source and someone better know what they are talking about if one uses calcium. I don’t touch it. ~~~ Nancy Gurish ~
When a cancer patient does chemotherapy it brings on…
The Tumor lysis syndrome: When cancer cells are killed by therapy, they may spill their inner (intracellular) contents, which accumulate in the body faster than can be eliminated. These excess intracellular contents cause the metabolic and electrolyte disturbances that result in tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). TLS can result in life-threatening complications if not managed appropriately. If TLS is untreated, its progression may cause acute kidney failure, cardiac arrhythmias, seizure…s, loss of muscle control or death.
Some patients with TLS may have initial symptoms including:
◾Nausea and vomiting
◾Joint discomfort
◾Shortness of breath
◾Irregular heartbeat
◾Lethargy
◾Cloudy urine
When one does natural protocols and a detox it’s the Herxheimer reaction. It is always about the balance 🏻
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The Herxheimer Reaction … What is it?
This reaction occurs when the body tries to eliminate toxins at a faster rate than they can be properly disposed of. The more toxic one’s bodily systems are, the more severe the detoxification, or healing crisis. It is characterized by a temporary increase in symptoms during the cleansing or detox process which may be mild or severe. You may feel worse and therefore conclude that the treatment is not working. But these reactions are instead signs that the treatment is working and that your body is going through the process of cleaning itself of impurities, toxins and imbalances.
Such reactions are temporary and can occur immediately — or within several days, or even several weeks, of a detox. Symptoms usually pass within 1-3 days, however, on rare occasions can last several weeks. If you are suffering from a major illness, the symptoms you experience during the healing crisis may be identical to the disease itself. Sometimes discomfort during the healing crisis is of greater intensity than when you were developing the chronic disease.
This may explain why there may be a brief flare-up in one’s condition. Often the crisis will come after you feel your very best. Also Most people feel somewhat ill during the first few days of a cleanse. Because it is at this point …. that your body dumps toxins into the blood stream for elimination. With a more serious condition there may be many small crises to go through before the final one is possible. In any case, a cleansing & purifying process is underway, and stored wastes are in a free-flowing state.
Cause:
The healing crisis is the result of every body-system, in concert, working to eliminate waste products through all elimination channels and set the stage for regeneration. The end result: old tissues are replaced with new. When any treatment or cleansing program causes a large scale die-off of bacteria, a significant amount of endotoxins (toxins within the bacteria itself) are released into the body.
The more bacteria present, and the stronger their endotoxins, the stronger the cleansing reaction. When any treatment or detox causes the organs of the body (particularly the liver, which is a storehouse of drug and poison residues) to release their stored poisons and toxins, a cleansing reaction may occur. Any program, such as fasting, which causes a rapid breakdown of the fat cells (which are a storehouse for toxins), can cause a healing crisis as toxins previously lodged in the fat cells are released into the blood stream.
Symptoms:
The healing crisis will usually bring about past conditions in whatever order the body is capable of handling at that time. People often forget the diseases or injuries they have had in the past, but are usually reminded during the crisis. There are a wide variety of reactions that may manifest during a healing crisis, the most common are:
Increased joint or muscle pain
Diarrhea
Extreme fatigue and/or its opposite, restlessness
Cramps
Headache (believed to be caused by buildup of toxins in the blood)
Aches, Pains
Arthritic flair up
Insomnia
Nausea
Sinus congestion
Fever (usually low grade) and/or chills
Frequent urination and/or urinary tract discharges
Drop in blood pressure
Skin eruptions, including: boils, hives, and rashes.
Cold or flu-like symptoms
Strong emotions: anger, despair, sadness, fear, etc.
Suppressed memories arise
Anxiety
Mood swings
New phobias develop
Easing Your Way Through the Healing Crisis:
Drink plenty of fresh water (especially water), also juices, and herbal teas to flush the body of toxins. Some professionals recommend distilled water as the best. And drink from 2 to 4 quarts (liters) per day. This will help flush the toxins out of your system and speed along the detoxification.
If you are feeling fatigued, or sleepy, your body is talking to you, and telling you to rest. Be kind to yourself, and get the rest that you need.
Symptoms frequently disappear immediately after a good bowel movement, use an enema to provide relief.
For other symptoms, meditation, EFT, acupuncture or a good massage might be helpful to speed up the healing process, and reduce the discomfort.
And, on rare occasions, a reduction of the dosage or temporary cessation may be required.
Important: Always ensure your health by having a thorough medical check up: don’t assume that if you have any of the above symptoms that you are in a healing crisis: you may not be in a healing process, you may have a medical health problem.
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