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Your pancreas makes the insulin and glucagon that keeps your blood sugar at healthy levels, it also makes enzymes that help with digestion.  These enzymes help break down food to make it useful for the body.

Pancreas Symptoms: Tumors can destroy insulin-producing cells, called islet cells and affect the pancreatic functions making big problems.  Problems like diabetes and failure to digest food.  Failure to digest food means weight loss and even starvation.

Pancreas Pain: If you get digestive juices trapped back in your pancreas they will begin to digest pancreatic cells and this can cause inflammation, pain, cysts and even death of the pancreatic tissue.  This is called pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis is a painful swelling of the pancreas that usually occurs suddenly.  Initial pain symptoms are often accompanied by nausea, bloating, fever, and other like symptoms.  You likely will be admitted to the hospital and they will probably turn you loose without much discussion of what to do next.  This is unfortunate because a first attack is a harbinger of worse things to come.

Basic Natural Approach To Pancreas Symptoms and Pain:

This attack of pancreatitis is a signal to change your lifestyle and diet.  If you let the condition go chronic not only will your quality of life suffer but it will turn into a more intense and complicated disease.

As with almost all other diseases of the modern diet… pancreatitis needs to be addressed with a diet based in vegetables, fresh fruit, omega-3 fish, and lean animal protean sources.  Avoid “white” foods, these usually have a high hypoglycemic index which means they will raise your blood sugar quickly and further tax the pancreas and it’s insulin production.  Examples of white foods are: potatoes, rice, break, and dairy

Pancreas Diseases – Natural Therapy

Author: Felix Melamed, LAc, MSTCM, CHt

The pancreas is an elongated and tapered gland that lies across the back of the abdomen behind the stomach in the loop of the duodenum. It secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones, such as insulin, into the blood stream.

Digestive enzymes are released from the cells of the pancreas into a network of ducts, including the pancreatic duct. The pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct at the ampulla of Vater also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla. The sphincter of Oddi (the valve between the ampulla of Vater and duodenum) regulates the flow of bile and pancreatic juice through the ampulla into the duodenum, as well as preventing the entry of duodenal contents back into the ampulla of Vater.

For example, the main reason for development of pancreatic diseases, especially pancreatitis is the problems of liver and gallbladder. Why? When there are the difficulties with secretion or elimination of the bile they can cause back up in the pancreatic duct and predispose to congestion and inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreatic digestive enzymes, which trapped inside, start to digest their own pancreatic cells causing congestion, inflammation, pain, cysts and finally death of the tissue of pancreas. Thus, pancreatitis can result from a failure of pancreatic secretions to drain properly.

The pancreas also secretes large amounts of sodium bicarbonate, which protects the duodenum by neutralizing the acid that comes from the stomach. The sodium bicarbonate also makes alkaline environment for proper function of digestive enzymes and normal function of the sphincter of Oddi.

This area is a central gate to many liver, gallbladder and pancreas problems. Many scientists believe that the Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD) is a culprit of the pancreas diseases and opposite, the proper function of this valve is a right way to healing congestion and inflammation of the pancreatic gland.

European doctors have been used healing mineral water preparing from the Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt for pancreas, liver and gallbladder diseases for more than 250 years. Despite its popularity among patients in Europe, this therapy is still largely unknown in the United States and Canada.

How it is work? This healing mineral water preparing from the genuine Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt stimulates the stomach and small intestine (duodenum) for releasing the digestive hormones. These digestive hormones regulate the whole digestion, promote secretion and elimination of bile and the pancreatic juices, and control the proper function of the bile and the pancreatic ducts and valves.

Beside that, Karlovy Vary Healing Mineral Water supplies the pancreas with minerals and bicarbonates, the main ingredients of the pancreatic juices. Healing mineral water preparing from the genuine Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt may help with two major problems -pancreatic pain and pancreatic insufficiency.

Czech scientists found also that the water can promote secretion and increase the activity of pancreatic enzymes in healthy volunteers, people with chronic pancreatitis, and patients after gallbladder removal.

This healing mineral water contains almost all minerals and trace elements which are important for human body. Water prepared from the genuine Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt heals inflammations and repairs malfunctions of the digestion. It promotes energy, immunity and helps with removing harmful substances.

According to hundred-year-old experience of European doctors the most important thing is the drinking of this water under supervision knowledgeable health practitioner.

It can be useful to many different professionals: medical doctors, naturopathic physicians, herbalists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, chiropractors, and colon hydro therapists and for thousands people with the pancreas diseases.

The information on this article is presented for educational, informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a qualified licensed professional.

About the Author:

Felix Melamed, LAc, MSTCM, CHt received a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University before pursing a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences Medicine in Oakland, CA. Mr. Felix Melamed is the author of a book “Natural European Way of Whole Body Cleansing” and many articles on diagnosis and treatment in Holistic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is currently in a private practice as an Executive Director of Biotherapy Alternative Medicine Clinic in San Francisco , California specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, clinical hypnosis, healing mineral water and detoxification modalities. Information is available on his web site www.biotherapy-clinic.com

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How the Body Works : The Pancreas

Where is the pancreas?

by marty makary md, mph. located directly behind the stomach, the pancreas lies deep in the center of the abdomen. its position corresponds to an area 3-6 inches above the “belly button”, straight back on the back wall of the abdominal cavity.

Autoimmune pancreatitis- a mimicker of pancreatic cancer

Although rare, autoimmune pancreatits, also known as lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatits, can clinically mimic pancreatic cancer. autoimmune pancreatitis, as the name suggests is a disease that is: 1) characterized by inflammation, pain, and fever.

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6 superfoods for age-defying beauty:

1) Goji Berries

Goji berries, hollywoods hottest new food, are one of the most nutritionally dense foods on earth and house a staggering concentration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phytochemicals and essential fatty acids. With such an awesome constitution it is not surprising they are reputed anti-aging marvels. Originating in Tibet and greatly favoured in traditional medicine these dried berries have many noted health benefits including boosting immunity, lowering cholesterol, enhancing vision, fighting cancer cells, relieving depression and aiding weight loss.

Goji berries contain 500 times more vitamin C than oranges by weight and more beta-carotene than carrots making them a superb source of vitamin A. Together with vitamin E and essential fatty acids, these berries are ideal for any anti-aging and beauty regime. They also contain polysaccharides, one of which has been found to stimulate the secretion of the rejuvenating human growth hormone by the pituitary gland, as well as B vitamins, 21 minerals and 18 amino acids.

The most well documented case of longevity is that of Li Qing Yuen, who lived to the age of 252. Born in 1678, he is said to have married 14 times with 11 generations of posterity before his death in 1930. Li Qing Yuen reportedly consumed goji berries daily.

A study cited in Dr. Mindell’s book ‘Goji: The Himalayan Health Secret’, observed that 67 per cent of elderly people that were given a daily dose of the berries for 3 weeks experienced dramatic immune system enhancement and a significant improvement in spirit and optimism.

2) Aloe Vera

Foget botox, Aloe vera increases collagen production 100% naturally for a youthful, wrinkle-free complexion and plump, beautiful skin. The ultimate botox alternative!

The inner gel of the aloe vera leaf contains around 200 active compounds with over 75 nutrients. These include 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins (even vitamin B12 – one of the very few plant sources of this vitamin). Aloe vera also has anti-microbial properties fighting fungi and bacteria and houses anti-inflammatory plant steroids and enzymes. Aloe vera is known to aid digestion and elimination, boost the immune system, and be highly effective at healing, moisturizing and rejuvianting the skin, naturally stimulating the production of collagen.

Aloe vera is best eaten fresh when possible (you can order large aloe vera leaves which last a few weeks refridgerated). Scrape out the inside gel, avoiding the outside of the leaf which is a strong laxative, and blend with fruit for the ultimate beautifying smoothie. Aloe vera has a mild flavour though a slight bitter edge, hence is best combined with fruit.

3) Avocados

Avocados are smoothing and softening for the skin and easily absorbed; compared with almond, corn, olive, and soybean oils, avocado oil has the highest skin penetration rate.

Avocado also contains vitamin E (excellent for the skin), antioxidant carotenoids and the master antioxidant glutathione that is exceptionally powerful and has anti-carcinogenic potential. High levels of glutathione are found in the liver where the elimination of toxic materials takes place.

Glutathione is effective against pollutants such as cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes as well as ultra-violet radiation. Research is currently exploring the potential benefits of glutathione for numerous conditions including cancer, heart disease, memory loss, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, eczema, liver disorders, heavy metal poisoning and AIDS.

4) Chlorella

The nucleic acids RNA and DNA in Chlorella (one of the highest known sources of such) direct cellular growth and repair and enable our bodies to utilize nutrients more effectively, eliminate toxins and avoid disease. The production of nucleic acids in the body declines progressively as we age, which is no doubt why their intake is recommended by Dr. Benjamin Frank in ‘The No-Aging Diet’. Paul Pitchford in ‘Healing With Whole Foods’ writes that ‘insufficient nucleic acid causes premature aging as well as weakened immunity’, Research at the Medical College of Kanazawa in Japan found that mice that were fed chlorella had a 30 per cent increase in life span. Replenishing RNA and DNA can be key to overall health, immunity and longevity.

In addition to nucleic acids, chlorella is jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and amino acids, making it an incredibly rejuvinating and health-promoting superfood. Spirulina is a virtuous equivalent.

5) Bee pollen

When it comes to young and beautiful skin, bee pollen has outstanding gifts. Swedish dermatologist Dr. Lars-Erik Essen uses bee pollen to successfully treat acne and other skin conditions and observes it’s beautifying and anti-aging effects. He reports that bee pollen ‘seems to prevent premature aging of the cells and stimulates growth of new skin tissue. It offers effective protection against dehydration and injects new life into dry cells. It smoothes away wrinkles and stimulates a life-giving blood supply to all skin cells.’ He believes it’s skin rejuvintoin properties are due to its high concentration of nucleic acids RNA and DNA, as well as its natural antibiotic action. Bee pollen has a host of other health-promoting benefits that include fighting infections, lowering cholesterol, strengthening the blood, Boosting the immune system, increasing physical strength and stamina, aiding longevity and enhancing libido! It has been called a ‘prefect food’ because it is so nutritionally complete.

6) Coconut oil

Coconut oil speeds up your metabolism and can actually help you loose weight. It is also incredibly beautifying and moisturizing for the skin and has antioxidant properties which protect against free-radical damage, keeping the skin youthful and healthy. Taken internally or externally coconut oil is a great ally for any beauty skin care regime. It also contains lauric acid, an anti-microbial fatty acid that kills bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Copyright 2006 Sylvia Riley