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How to reverse polycystic ovaries and type 2 diabetes

Check out this amazing video on how a plant-based diet plays a significant role in reversing polycystic ovaries (PCOS), a leading cause of infertility and abnormal periods. The good news is that PCOS as well as type 2 diabetes usually can be reversed with healthy lifestyle changes, including a plant-based diet, and exercise, especially walking after meals. I have seen patients reverse type 2 diabetes with just eating beans twice daily and exercising for 20 mins after each meal. Stay posted for recipes on how to make delicious beans as they are superfoods in reversing PCOS and type 2 diabetes!

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Medical Symposium: Lessons Learned from the 1918 Flu and Their Applications to COVID-19

Highly recommend watching this video to learn from many physician friends of mine about potential benefits of hydrotherapy to each stage of COVID 19 (prevention, asymptomatic, early and late symptomatic patients). Learn about ongoing research in the inpatient setting. Continuing medical education is available for medical professionals who sign up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v75qipspDvQ

This article provides a historical synopsis of the lessons learned from using hydrotherapy during the 1918 flu pandemic with promising potential in fighting COVID 19:
https://www.adventistreview.org/concerned-hydrotherapy-may-play-a-role

See my previous post for information on how to perform hydrotherapy.

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Boosting Immunity: Lifestyle & Hydrotherapy to Fight COVID 19

Boosting immunity through healthy choices:

Nutrition: Eat plenty of antioxidant rich foods to fight free radicals (especially blueberries, prunes, strawberries, plums, garlic, and cruciferous veggies like kale, spinach, brussels sprouts & broccoli). Eat plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, and seeds). This can reverse diabetes, hypertension, and help optimize your weight and immune system, making you stronger to fight infection. Brazil nuts have selenium which is also helpful in fighting viral infections. Avoid inflammatory foods like meat, dairy and sugar.

Physical activity: Moderate intensity exercise improves the circulatory system & boosts the immune system. Excessively high intensity exercise reduces immune system function so be temperate with exercise. Do a brief walk outdoors (10-20 mins) after each meal as this is the optimal time to reduce insulin resistance, taking a first step to reverse diabetes and boost immune function. Aim for at least 30 mins of brisk walking 5 times a week. One hour of exercise per day has additional health benefits and is especially helpful in reversing chronic diseases like diabetes.


Water: Water is the very best beverage. Drink a 16-20oz glass of water in the morning to start off your day hydrated. Drink about half your weight daily in ounces. This would be 90 oz of water total in a day for a person weighing 180 lbs. Drink throughout the day and not all at once. If you have heart failure or end stage renal disease fluid restrictions, drink up to your limit. Avoid non-prescribed diuretics like coffee, green and black tea, and caffeinated sodas, which cause dehydration.


Sunshine: UV light from sun rays has been shown to damage viruses and other pathogens outside the body. This may be the case for coronavirus as well. Sunlight also helps the body produce Vitamin D, which strengthens the body’s immune system. Avoid sunburn but 10-15 mins of sun daily is helpful in preventing and treating infection.


Self Control: Absolutely no smoking. Smoking develops free radicals which burn up the body’s antioxidants needed to fight infections. Smoking attacks the lungs, which is also where COVID 19 attacks. So don’t allow your body to be attacked twice. No alcohol. Excessive drinking lowers the immune system. Don’t overeat. When we overeat, this overtaxes the system and causes excessive blood flow to the digestive system, increasing inflammation.


Fresh Air: Sit up and have a good posture to improve breathing. Take slow, deep breaths outside in fresh air. This will boost the immune system by increasing the number of natural killer cells. Open your windows to get fresh air into your house, especially the room you are sleeping in. Being at home doesn’t mean not going outside (just practice social distancing – keeping at least 6 feet away from others).


Sleep: Get 7-9 hours of sleep daily. Early to bed and early to rise is best. Sleep is critical for immune system function. Missing sleep is associated with decreased function of the immune natural killer cells, increased inflammation, and higher risk of infection. Use the sun to help guide your circadian rhythm. Practice good sleep hygiene (3-5 hour fast before bed, no TV or phone in bed, no stimulants, develop a routine before bed, etc).


Trust in God: “Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come… He will come and save you.’” Isaiah 35:4 Trust in God and His word–not in masks, toilet paper, or other things. Stress raises cortisol levels, which suppresses the immune system. Remember, you are too blessed to be stressed. When not able to work or go to school, enjoy quality time with God, your spouse, and your children. Do your part and God will do the rest. Look out for those in need and help the high-risk groups (e.g. those with weak immune systems and the elderly). Ask if they need you to get them groceries or anything at the store.

Start each day spending time with God. 30 mins of prayer and reading the Psalms is a good place to start. This is a wonderful way to reduce anxiety and fear.


Prevention: Wash your hands with water and soap for 20 seconds before eating, touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth. If you are sick, keep yourself covered when coughing via mask (or covering your cough with your elbow). Everyone should stay >6 feet away from others and stay home as much as possible. Call your physician (not just showing up at clinic) if you are feeling sick. Wear a mask when you have to go out into public. If you have a cloth mask that is washable, please wear that to save masks for health care professionals. Clean dirty/high-use (like door knobs, phones, etc) surfaces with disinfectant solutions such as diluted bleach (5 tablespoons or 1/3 cup in 1 gallon water OR 4 teaspoons of bleach in one quart of water) orsolutions with 70% alcohol.

Prevention and Treatment: In the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic (with a 10-20% fatality rate), a study of 90 people with this hydrotherapy treatment had no severe cases and no deaths. In addition to seeking medical care (call your doctor before coming to the clinic!), practice hydrotherapy techniques when necessary (fever, cough, viral symptoms, etc). Speak to your physician before doing hydrotherapy during pregnancy and if you have chronic illness. Remember the elderly need slightly more mild (ie less extreme temperature) treatments. The information on this website is NOT a substitue for physician recommendations, particularly for those with chronic medical conditions.

Before starting, drink a tall glass of water. Continue drinking water during treatment with a straw. Hydrotherapy includes 3 minutes of hot-as-can-stand water followed by 30 seconds of cold-as-can-stand water repeated 3 times back to back in the morning and just before bed. This can be done via showers or with towels with the same time ratio of heat and cold for both methods. The shower method can be done individually (3 cycles of hot and cold with 3 mins and 30 secs, respectively). Hydrotherapy with towels requires two people – the person sick and the person giving the treatments. To do hydrotherapy with towels, place a large piece of plastic on a bed (like a shower curtain or trash bag) to protect the surface from water damage. Wet a towel and wring it out. Place towel in a plastic grocery bag and microwave for 3-5 mins until steaming. Be careful not to burn yourself while preparing. Then the hot towel is wrapped in a dry towel and placed on the back and chest for 3 minutes while lying down (making sure it’s not too hot where patient is burned). Cover patient with a blanket. Place a cold rag on head to keep head cool. Monitor patient’s temperature to avoid overheating (never go over 103 degrees F). Then ice water is used to soak a different towel and wring it out before rubbing it on the chest for 30 seconds. Repeat hot and cold cycles for 3 times each. Finish treatment with cold rub on the back for 30 seconds. Dry off completely. Rest quietly under a blanket for 20 mins and longer if possible (this step is very important). Sleep if you are able after treatment. For sinus symptoms, use steam therapy. Hydrotherapy helps stimulate blood flow to the chest, which the targeted area in COVID 19. Hydrotherapy improves circulation because heat dilates blood vessels and cold constricts blood vessels. This increased circulation may help draw immune cells to sites of infection and improve their function.

Additional Information on Hydrotherapy:

These videos provide a compelling reason that hydrotherapy could reduce the risk of developing pneumonia if used when exposed or when mildly ill with COVID 19. Start using hydrotherapy now to boost your immune system.

Description of how to perform hydrotherapy:

Recommended resources for dealing with fear and the unknown:

  • How to Thrive in Crisis by Mark Finley
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