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The Myers Cocktail is named for a Maryland physician, the late John Myers, M.D. Dr. Myers used IV injections of nutrients to treat and support his patients’ health.

Many alternative physicians across the United States use the Myers IV for a number of health situations including general immune support, as well as an additional support for other physical and emotional/mental challenges.

The “usual” composition of the IV cocktail is generally the same, although it may be tweaked according to individual needs.

http://www.wholehealthne.com/library/myers-cocktail/

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An easy, inexpensive way to detox through the skin is by taking a whole-body soak in your tub using natural substances that are well known for their inner-cleansing effects.

One of the most common baths is the epsom salt bath using 2 cups of the salt in a very warm bath and soaking for at least 20 minutes to promote a good sweat. While this is the most basic bath, there are other variations depending on what your needs are.

Epsom salt and baking soda - helps reverse radiation effects of all kinds. 1 cup of baking soda and 2 cups of epsom salts.

Epsom salt and ginger - a great pore opener which helps to eliminate toxins and also eliminate pain. Mix 1 cup epsom salts and 2 tablespoons ginger in 1 cup of water, then add this to the bath.

Epsom salt, sea salt and sesame oil - helps moisturize dry skin and de-stress. Use 1 cup each epsom salt, sea salt and sesame oil.

Epsom salt and essential oils -by simply adding about 6 drops of aromatherapy oils to your bath you create a spa-like atmosphere while you soak.

Vinegar bath - great de-acidifier when you become too acidic. A nice way to restore the acid-alkaline balance. Add 1 cup to 2 quarts of 100% apple cider vinegar to a warm water bath. Try to soak 30-40 minutes. Excellent way to rid excess uric acid in the body and relieve pain in joints.

Bentonite clay bath - While this is a fast and very powerful detoxification, it can be challenging to get the right consistency without doing damage to septic pipes. Never use clay baths in jacuzzi tubs. The preferred method is to use a couple of cups of clay to a foot water bucket and only soak the feet.

While doing any bath soak, it’s good to have something nearby to drink. This helps keep you hydrated while you eliminate toxins in the bath. Detoxifying baths are not recommended for those with heart conditions, high blood pressure or kidney challenges.

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Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is being recognized as a way to boost the immune system in individuals who have auto-immune challenges. Among these are those dealing with cancer, MS, central nervous system diseases, Crohn’s, AIDS, and others.

LDN is used in high doses of around 50 mg to help those with addictions. In very low doses of 1 to 4.5 mg however, it can boost the immune system. LDN must be compounded at a licensed compounding pharmacy.

LDN blocks opioid receptors which in turn supports up-regulation of the immune system.

LDN has not been extensively studied, however, many clinical trials across the United States have been implemented in 2007 supporting the use of LDN for a number of autoimmune conditions.

http://autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/low_dose_naltrexone_update

http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/

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PsychoNeuroImmunology (PNI) is a science of how thoughts and emotions influence our immune system. PNI studies relationships of the psyche, neurological and immune systems. This relatively new science has been supported by the medical community for over 2 decades.

Many feel that the mind, body and spirit are interconnected and are not separated - they are one. Which means that it can be very challenging to treat the body, for example, without also treating the emotions that may be linked to the symptoms.

This might explain that, for example, when we hear disturbing news, we feel the reaction in our stomach. This in turn can immediately affect our spirits. The opposite may also be true - when we first feel a physical ailment it can in turn affect the emotional-mental body. With difficult cases it is sometimes challenging to determine which system is the primary cause of distress.

http://www.lifepositive.com/mind/psychology/psychotherapy/mind-body.asp

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We think of polluted, toxic indoor air as being very obvious with an odor, color or heaviness to it. The truth is, most of the time it has no odor, is covered up with a more pleasant smell in the cleaning products we use, and is much more subtle in affecting our health.

Indoors toxins can come from our household products we use weekly from which we may be constantly exposed from week to week. They can also be in the form of molds in old floors, walls and crevices, making them more noticeable in very damp, humid weather. Invisible gases such as carbon monoxide contribute to air toxicity as well.

These indoor pollutants can cause many health problems in the forms of allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue, among other things.

There are a number of things we can do to reduce indoor environmental pollution in our homes by using safe household products as well as air cleaners and purifiers.

http://www.eartheasy.com/article_air_quality_home.htm

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Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are synthetic chemicals that mimic and block hormones. When EDCs are absorbed into the body, they disrupt normal body functions. Normal hormone levels are altered or stopped, or their production is sometimes stimulated, thus affecting the functions they control in the body. A number of chemicals, namely pesticides and plasticizers, are the main culprits.

Because these chemicals are dumped into our air, land and water supplies, wildlife is equally affected thus altering their environments as well.

http://e.hormone.tulane.edu/learning/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals.html

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You’re not safe from the toxic effects of chlorine just because you don’t go swimming in a pool. The negative contamination effects of chlorine come from the showers we take and the water we drink on a daily basis.

Chlorine can contribute to certain cancers, damage our hair and skin, hurt our respiratory systems, and promote the aging process of the skin, just as too much sunlight can do.

http://www.customenv.com/ChlorineContamination.html

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Chelating agents remove toxic heavy metals from the body via a process called chelation. Some of the more obvious metals which are dangerous in the body are mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic and aluminum.

The most commonly used agents are DMPS, EDTA, and DMSA, given via intravenous (IV) or orally. It must first be determined which heavy metals a patient has an overload in before an agent is given to “pull” the metals out of the body. A person’s current state of health is also taken into consideration when determining which agent to use.

Some of the lesser aggressive agents include nutritional supplements like vitamin C. Infrared saunas, mineral baths and strenuous exercise all support a heavy metals’ detox protocol as well.

http://www.townsendletter.com/FebMar2006/chelation_dayton0206.htm

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