One of Freud's disciples was a young woman named Karen Horney. Had she not been a woman, she would have eclipsed Sigmund in every category: understanding the causes of human neurosis, clearly documenting that understanding; and giving her readers rare insight into the phenomenon.
Her book, Neurosis and Human Growth, must be read by every person interested in human presonality development, and the creation and uses of neurotic behaviors. Everyone will find large segments of their own personalities in her deliniations. More importantly, one comes to understand how essential neurosis is to survival, and how endemic and useful it is to mankind. (Do you want to fly with a pilot or be operated on by a surgeon who is not strongly "compulsive"?)
There is no book I could recommend more strongly than this one. For those of us working in education, it should be mandatory.
Please give it a go, and let me know what you think! But I warn you, one dear friend fell asleep every time he came to chapter that encapsulated his own neurotic syndrome. The insights from this book resound forever, and strengthen us greatly.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Speaking of Miracles.....
Speaking of Miracles........
Our dear friend and wonderful colleague was lying in a Singapore hospital close to death last week. He had been suffering from high fevers for some weeks, which completely debilitated him, and they could not find the cause. After closest family were summoned to his bedside, one of his Docs had a feeling that a very rare disease (10 known cases worldwide) might be involved. On instinct he contacted a US MD who had written on the subject, and got the name of a steroid that had stopped the disease.
48 hours later Bill Powell (formerly head at ISKL and IS Tanganyika, and renowned PTC trainer) was sitting up in bed, talking and planning to go to his and Ochan's home in KL. Recovery will take awhile, but this turn of events is simply miraculous.
So many people were praying for Bill. And the Doc who followed his hunch (where did that come from)? reminds us that answers are available if we hope and search our souls for answers!
Welcome back Bill....we need you and your wisdom, ideas and willingness to share!
Our dear friend and wonderful colleague was lying in a Singapore hospital close to death last week. He had been suffering from high fevers for some weeks, which completely debilitated him, and they could not find the cause. After closest family were summoned to his bedside, one of his Docs had a feeling that a very rare disease (10 known cases worldwide) might be involved. On instinct he contacted a US MD who had written on the subject, and got the name of a steroid that had stopped the disease.
48 hours later Bill Powell (formerly head at ISKL and IS Tanganyika, and renowned PTC trainer) was sitting up in bed, talking and planning to go to his and Ochan's home in KL. Recovery will take awhile, but this turn of events is simply miraculous.
So many people were praying for Bill. And the Doc who followed his hunch (where did that come from)? reminds us that answers are available if we hope and search our souls for answers!
Welcome back Bill....we need you and your wisdom, ideas and willingness to share!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Preventing and Fighting Colon Cancer
Blaylock Tip of the Week:
Stop Colon Cancer
Of all cancers, colon cancer has the strongest links to diet, in terms of both prevention and causation. Without a doubt, Americans consume more carcinogens than just about any other population in the world.
As a whole, our diet is high in carcinogenic fats, cancer-causing nitrosamines and nitrites and tumor-promoting sugar. And worse yet, we eat dangerously low amounts of fiber, vegetables and fruits.
Finally, recent evidence indicates that glutamate, found in MSG and other food additives, is a powerful catalyst for the growth and spread of cancer. That is, glutamate enhances the growth of cancer, making it much more deadly.
Generally speaking, it takes decades of nutritional abuse before colon cancer develops.
The first changes occur within special clusters of cells found in the lining of the colon. These are called aberrant crypt foci. The more of these you have, the more likely you are to develop colon cancer.
Several nutrients have demonstrated the ability to suppress these precancerous cell clusters. The most impressive fighters are:
curcumin
conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)
quercetin
DHA
natural vitamin E
vitamin E succinate
silymarin
ellagic acid
N-butyrate (ButyrAid)
vitamin B6
Calcium suppresses colon cancer in those who maintain a high-fat diet. Research shows that curcumin, a flavonoid extracted from the spice turmeric, can powerfully suppress many types of cancer, especially colon cancer. Cumin and turmeric are staples of Indian cuisine and this has been thought to account for the significantly lower incidence of colon cancer within the Indian population.
N-butyrate, a short-chain oil, has been shown to powerfully inhibit colon cancer development as well as the growth of cancers that have already developed.
Research shows that the oil CLA also powerfully suppresses breast and colon cancer. As little as 1,000 mg. a day will be effective. This special oil regulates immunity and directly suppresses colon cancer formation. DHA and omega-3 oils also suppress colon cancer.
Three flavonoids that provide powerful protection against colon cancer are quercetin, silymarin and ellagic acid.
A tremendous amount of recent evidence demonstrates the dramatic anticancer effects of ellagic acid. It is a flavonoid found in most berries (especially the meeker raspberry), walnuts, pecans, pomegranate and muscadine grapes. The dose is 1,000 mg. twice to three times a day.
For a more detailed discussion, see my special reports “Colon Cancer: The Hidden Dangers”, and "Better Digestion: Protect Your Intestines, Colon and Vital Organs from Disease and Cancer."
Editor's Notes:
Nasty Bacteria Can Take Over Your Stomach and Even Cause Cancer: Fight Back!
Can Eating the Right Foods Prevent Cancer? Yes!Discover Details Here.
Heart Attacks Caused by Inflammation, Not Cholesterol.
Stop Colon Cancer
Of all cancers, colon cancer has the strongest links to diet, in terms of both prevention and causation. Without a doubt, Americans consume more carcinogens than just about any other population in the world.
As a whole, our diet is high in carcinogenic fats, cancer-causing nitrosamines and nitrites and tumor-promoting sugar. And worse yet, we eat dangerously low amounts of fiber, vegetables and fruits.
Finally, recent evidence indicates that glutamate, found in MSG and other food additives, is a powerful catalyst for the growth and spread of cancer. That is, glutamate enhances the growth of cancer, making it much more deadly.
Generally speaking, it takes decades of nutritional abuse before colon cancer develops.
The first changes occur within special clusters of cells found in the lining of the colon. These are called aberrant crypt foci. The more of these you have, the more likely you are to develop colon cancer.
Several nutrients have demonstrated the ability to suppress these precancerous cell clusters. The most impressive fighters are:
curcumin
conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)
quercetin
DHA
natural vitamin E
vitamin E succinate
silymarin
ellagic acid
N-butyrate (ButyrAid)
vitamin B6
Calcium suppresses colon cancer in those who maintain a high-fat diet. Research shows that curcumin, a flavonoid extracted from the spice turmeric, can powerfully suppress many types of cancer, especially colon cancer. Cumin and turmeric are staples of Indian cuisine and this has been thought to account for the significantly lower incidence of colon cancer within the Indian population.
N-butyrate, a short-chain oil, has been shown to powerfully inhibit colon cancer development as well as the growth of cancers that have already developed.
Research shows that the oil CLA also powerfully suppresses breast and colon cancer. As little as 1,000 mg. a day will be effective. This special oil regulates immunity and directly suppresses colon cancer formation. DHA and omega-3 oils also suppress colon cancer.
Three flavonoids that provide powerful protection against colon cancer are quercetin, silymarin and ellagic acid.
A tremendous amount of recent evidence demonstrates the dramatic anticancer effects of ellagic acid. It is a flavonoid found in most berries (especially the meeker raspberry), walnuts, pecans, pomegranate and muscadine grapes. The dose is 1,000 mg. twice to three times a day.
For a more detailed discussion, see my special reports “Colon Cancer: The Hidden Dangers”, and "Better Digestion: Protect Your Intestines, Colon and Vital Organs from Disease and Cancer."
Editor's Notes:
Nasty Bacteria Can Take Over Your Stomach and Even Cause Cancer: Fight Back!
Can Eating the Right Foods Prevent Cancer? Yes!Discover Details Here.
Heart Attacks Caused by Inflammation, Not Cholesterol.
Faith or Old Age
On Sunday I flipped around channels to see a nearly perfect NE Patriots team execute miraculous passes; several figure-skating couples performing with great skill and agility; and an international youth orchestra with wonderfully professional musicians, filled with passion and idealism.
I was suddenly overwhelmed with the understanding of what magnificent gifts, talents and opportunities God has bestowed on mankind. For us lesser mortals in terms of talents, the seabirds flocking over Barnstable Bay; or a stunning sunset here instills the same wonder and awe at God's creation of tremendous beauty for us to enjoy.
Maybe one needn't reach this ripe, old age to appreciate the colossal joy and wonder our existence offers; or to know that a divine creator has given us an existence filled with endless possibilities for great happiness, wonder and love.
Love and Peace to you all Forrest
I was suddenly overwhelmed with the understanding of what magnificent gifts, talents and opportunities God has bestowed on mankind. For us lesser mortals in terms of talents, the seabirds flocking over Barnstable Bay; or a stunning sunset here instills the same wonder and awe at God's creation of tremendous beauty for us to enjoy.
Maybe one needn't reach this ripe, old age to appreciate the colossal joy and wonder our existence offers; or to know that a divine creator has given us an existence filled with endless possibilities for great happiness, wonder and love.
Love and Peace to you all Forrest
Impact of Falling Dollar
More and more banks, investors and foreign governments (like China holdin trillions in US dollar assets) are coming around to the position Rogers is taking (Below) Time for everyone to find a hedge against the collapsing US dollar. Gold and currencies popular now---but low real estate prices will make it the favored investment within the next 18 months! Comments??
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"While China may be expensive, Jim Rogers, co-founder of the Quantum Fund, remains bullish. Rogers is shifting all of his assets out of the U.S. dollar and into the Chinese yuan. Rogers believes the Federal Reserve is destroying the dollar's value and that the dollar will no longer be the world's reserve currency. He expects the yuan to quadruple in the next decade. Maintaining his position as the commodities bull, Rogers is still holding gold, silver, palladium, and platinum."
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"While China may be expensive, Jim Rogers, co-founder of the Quantum Fund, remains bullish. Rogers is shifting all of his assets out of the U.S. dollar and into the Chinese yuan. Rogers believes the Federal Reserve is destroying the dollar's value and that the dollar will no longer be the world's reserve currency. He expects the yuan to quadruple in the next decade. Maintaining his position as the commodities bull, Rogers is still holding gold, silver, palladium, and platinum."
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