Month: November 2024

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“Happy Thanksgiving…. BURP!”


November 29, 2024 by Laurianne Macdonald, B.Sc., MPH, and CHt, Licensed RTT Practitioner

ACID REFLUX, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is when the stomach produces excess hydrochloric acid and then existing inflammation and poor digestion forces such up the esophagus. The result is intense burning, pain, and in severe instances, vomiting. Frequent occurrences can lead to tissue damage and cancer of the esophageal lining. Nearly fifty percent of Americans suffer episodes of acid reflux, once a month or more. That stat goes way up during the holidays, and never more than on Thanksgiving.

Allopathic medicine treats acid reflux with repositioning, antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and culprit food avoidance [⁷⁵]. Hospitals prescribe acid-reducing medication and PPIs to sixty-eight percent of their patients, regardless of clinical need [⁷⁶]. PPIs cause cancer [⁸⁴]. Never mind the fact that research has confirmed the suppression of healthy stomach acids disrupt intestinal flora increasing the risk of dangerous bacterial infections [⁷⁷]. 

While antacids temporarily relieve gastric distress, the body’s efforts to restore homeostasis and optimum digestion will inevitably result in hyperactive acid production. And so, the disease making cycle begins.

Eighty percent of your immune system belongs to the stomach lining and the miles of large and small intestine microvilli in-between your pie-hole and that other hole at the end. Some prescribed medications may cause stomach upset. And we all know overindulging like we tend to do on Thanksgiving, is another major culprit.

As it says on the label, I recommend using natural remedies to ease symptoms, rather than add another prescription or commercial OTC to your daily chemical intake. 

Nature first, right.

Repositioning is important. Did you know that sleeping on your left side can prevent acid reflux by aiding in continued digestion and the emptying of the stomach while reducing pressure on your heart and pulmonary systems during sleep.

Considered a Pitta-to-Kapha disparity, Ayurvedic treatment of acid reflux focuses on rebalancing the disturbed dosha through nutrition, herbs, and bodyworks. A fifteen-minute walk in the morning and after dinner can do wonders by increasing blood flow that stimulates digestion and relieves stress. The extra exercise will also support your amazing immune system while helping to keep you svelte and sinewy.

While we are talking some simple exercise, Ardha Matsyendra Sana (Half Lord of the Fishes pose) massages and squeezes toxins from your liver, spleen, and stomach. It strengthens lower back muscles and increases blood flow to the intestinal tract. Hold for three-five minutes, breathing in through the nose and expelling through the mouth. Complete the round by alternating legs and twist in the opposite direction. 

Many reflux sufferers unintentionally malign their partners with their reflux induced sleeping disorders and apnea. The following deep breathing exercise done just before bed can dispel much of the underlying digestive congestion and improve everyone’s quality of sleep.

Deep Breathing thirty minutes to an hour before bed relieves physical tension and releases neurotransmitters that help you relax. Being thrown from a sound sleep as hydrochloric acid burns its way up your throat, mouth, and nasal passages, is as horrifying and painful as it sounds. The goal is not going there.

But even after the horror of an acid reflux event (ARE) , do this practiced breathing technique with your sleeping partner to calm the body and realign the mind with restorative healing sleep. Believe me, it will do wonders for your loved one to know you care.

4-7-8

1. Begin by exhaling completely… all the way now. When it feels like there is nothing left in your lungs, try coughing out the last bit of air trapped low and deep inside.

2. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds.

3. Hold the breath for 7 seconds.

4. Exhale for 8 seconds.

5. Repeat steps 2 – 5 four to eight times.  

Fennel Seed (Ferula ass-foetida) is a soothing digestive with expectorant properties, prized by ancient healers for its effectiveness. Fennel seeds come from a plant called Devils’ Dung (Asafoetida). For centuries, sap resin from the roots of this plant was used to treat dyspepsia, colic, cough, bronchitis, and nervous disorders. Because of the foul smell of Devil’s Dung, the seeds became more popular. In clinical studies, fennel seed, lemon balm, and German chamomile tea concoctions have shown colic and acid reflux relieving activity. Fennel seeds, when chewed or steeped, soothe stomach upset.

Massage

Mix 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil with a carrier castor seed oil and massage the stomach in gentle counter-clockwise circles. Do not press or knead the flesh of the abdomen. You don’t want to force that acid into the esophagus. The relaxing aroma combined with a gentle healing touch has shown to relieve stomach upset in people of all ages, including infants two weeks and older.

If you want to know more about natural cures for acid reflux and other digestive disorders please book a free consultation at https://www.lauriannemacdonald.com or sign up to receive my healthy living advice via email on by WordPress Blog site.

References

The above is taken from my current writings: Heal the Whole You, A Holistic Prospective with the following research references in context.

75.          Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 20th Edition 2001; F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia PA    www.tabers.com

76.          https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/facts-statistics           https://www.todayshospitalist.com/ppis-in-the-hospital-too-much-of-a-good-thing/

77.          https://www.todayshospitalist.com/ppis-in-the-hospital-too-much-of-a-good-thing/

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Monsanto’s Evil Children, Franken-food, GMO, Bio-enhanced, Biologically Modified, Lab Grown, mRNA vaccinated beef… and the “beet” goes on.


November 22, 2024 by Laurianne Macdonald, B.Sc., MPH, CHt, and Licensed RTT Practitioner

Back in the seventies and early eighties it was all about the pesticides and fungicides and chemical fertilizers used to produce our fresh fruits and vegetables. Like all things, there were two sides to the coin. Heads up, the corporate AG industry won with more yield and higher profits. Tails saw local organic growers losing the farm to corporate AG. And in some tragic cases, their livestock, their children, or their own life to cancer.

But those stories only came out from behind the curtain of corporate corruption and political profiteering when some avenger dared to write a book or make a movie. Meanwhile, we got used to having to peel away the most nutritious part of our produce, wash them in vinegar to neutralize the toxins, and drink bottled water.

After all, scientists did the research and declared the risk nominal.

Sounds so close to normal. But you have to wonder why an estimated 125 countries have banned or restricted the use of more than 150 US pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. In fact, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, about three million pounds of agricultural pesticides the WHO considers “extremely” or “highly hazardous” are still being used annually in the US.

WHO hazard class PesticideEstimated annual use (lb)Number of countries ban
Extremely hazardousPHORATE500k500k38
Extremely hazardousTERBUFOS383k383k34
Extremely hazardousETHOPROPHOS131k131k8
Extremely hazardousALDICARB75k75k103
Extremely hazardousCHLORETHOXYFOS19k19k29
Highly hazardousDICROTOPHOS824k824k34
Highly hazardousMETHOMYL636k636k12
Highly hazardousCYFLUTHRIN141k141k29
Highly hazardousZETA-CYPERMETHRIN131k131kUnknown
Highly hazardousTEFLUTHRIN131k131k1
Highly hazardousOXAMYL101k101k3
Highly hazardousFORMETANATE37k37k1
Highly hazardousMETHIOCARB2k2k4
Highly hazardousOXYDEMETON-METHYL2k2k30
Highly hazardousMETHIDATHION101033
Highly hazardousFENAMIPHOS336

In the U.S. we’ve been conditioned to believe whatever the governmental and its “protective” agencies, doctors, and scientists tell us. How that happened is a history lesson I’ll save for another time. Just know blind trust was a predictable premeditated affect of greedy leadership.

We the people didn’t bother to notice that the same companies profiting off the manufacturing and use of such chemicals were the same companies paying the “scientists” for tweaked research finding and statistics. The most recent and worst example of this sort of crime against health and humanity was the inimical inoculation incident of 2020. We simply believed what we were told because it sounded like good news.

The cog works of this malfunction include lobbyists who then share the “good news” with our public officials and protective agencies. Believers become benefactors. Now ‘inside trading‘, PAC donations, and backroom deals corrupts our government, politicians, legislation, healthcare system, and food supply.

But hey, I digress. Back to the PSA at hand.

So it was that our fruits look pretty in a bowl on the counter and vibrant veggies brightened our dinner plates. We felt like we were doing good because we were eating fresh.

Hadn’t all the morning shows and health gurus told us so.

It never dawned on us that we were not to blame for our expanding waist lines and ill health. As far as the general public was concerned the FDA seemed to be doing a fine job of protecting us. I guess that is how chemicals seeped into just about every mouthful we swallow and product we purchase now.

Meanwhile, genetically modified organisms (GMO) snuck on scene. Once again the ‘good news’ propaganda kept the public pacified with promises of healthy abundance. I’d be willing to bet you did not know that beet, tomato, potato, sugar, rice, soy, beans, salmon, poultry, and corn where some of the first GMOs?

That is probably because wheat stole the show in the early 90s. Talk about false flags.

Anyway. GM wheat spreading into fields where it had not been sowed was scary news. Especially when you consider that GM wheat containing Roundup recumbent DNA was supposed to be sterile. Roundup being one of those chemicals on the WHO’s highly hazardous to human health list and all.

This Frankenstein food product reproducing with organic wheat was equivalent to fallen angels mating with earthbound women. Yup. Since then, all hell has broken loose. It is now near impossible to not eat GMOs, especially given the inexhaustible number of GM products grown in the U.S.

Just a few frightening facts to consider: Corn is used to make high fructose corn-syrup. HFCS is in an estimated 85% of our packaged foods, including protein and health-nut bars. Beet juice is touted to be a health drink. Eggs, salmon, soy, and that wonderful apple a day that promises to keep the doctor away are all GMOs.

More than 30 countries have banned GMOs. Not the U.S.

The terms “GMO,” “biologically enhanced,” and “bioengineered” are often used interchangeably. As defined by the FDA, a genetically modified organism is any organism containing altered genetic material, while “bioengineered” identifies products that contain detectable genetic materials not created through conventional breeding or that are found in nature.

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And, I’m not sure all that murky mumbo-jumbo matters. The fact is, under the current labeling laws, organic is even more subjective. Industry standards report that products containing 70% or more verified organics can use the term. That is because of a legislative loophole.

The Stabenow-Roberts GMO-Labeling bill (S. 764), signed into law by President Obama in 2016 mandates labeling only when there is a substantial difference in the nutritional or safety characteristics of a new food. Since the FDA does not consider genetically modified and bioengineered products create substantial differences in nutrition and safety, this law masquerades as protective.

It also makes it abundantly clear that our democratic government-ship is neither ethically or morally committed to lead this country in the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. It did not matter that studies show the increased use of genetically modified and bioengineered products in the US correlates with increases in chronic inflammatory diseases like celiac, colitis, food allergies, type II diabetes, neuritis, tendonitis, eczema, vaginitis, and cardiovascular disease. (https://www.businessinsider.com/things-that-wouldnt-exist-without-gmos-2015-8) They didn’t follow the science when the science went against lining their pockets.

So my best advice; quit all packaged food, fast food (especially McDonalds), and choose your meals carefully when dining out. Eat as close to nature as possible whenever possible. Eat local and seasonal produce, remembering the following PLU code rhyme: 9 is fine, 8 we hate, 3 or 4 soak before.

And please, stay informed, because now we have mRNA vaccinated beef, CRISPR technologies, and lab grown meat to worry about. Because the beat goes on.

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Let’s Make America Healthy Again: Going to the Mattresses


November 3, 2024 by Laurianne Macdonald, B.Sc., MPH, CHt, and Licensed RTT Practitioner

Things are about to change here in America.  Thank God!   The plug has been pulled on the swamp. Like never before, we have all been given a historic opportunity to take back our government.

It’s amazing!

Citizens are actually being asked to nominate and vote for worthy federal department administrators. It’s never been done before. No more nepotism, unmerited DEI, or incompetent sycophant hires making policy, writing legislation, or telling us what to do.  

You’ve got to love it.

So, for those that know me, you know that for decades I have been passionate about the policies that endanger all our lives; fixing our food supply, and detoxing our environment. I earned my B.Sc. and MPH in integrative medicine and public health just so I can work towards a better and healthier future for every American.

The chemical and pharmaceutical companies have corrupted our food supply, taken care out of our healthcare system, and created the swamp that is our current governing population. They are all feeding the same money making monster: “make them sick and make them pay to keep being sick”.

I really hope I’m not telling you something you didn’t already know. 

But you might not have heard about the MAHA movement. MAHA stands for Make America Healthy Again. It is a movement spearheaded by RFK Jr. Learn more at Make America Healthy Again

Please help me get a job with this new administration. It would be my honor to help Make America Healthy Again. See why I feel more than capable of being part of the Make America Healthy Again administration by reading the Nominee Details below.

Now you know everything you need to know to sign up and VOTE for me or people like me: People who have a passion to help others and are ready to “go to the mattresses” and do some real good.

Nominate me for a position you have in mind at Policies for the People, or cast your vote for the positions I’ve already been nominated for at https://nominees.mahanow.org/t/laurianne-uhrich-macdonald/20771

Together we can Make America Healthy Again.

Nominee Details

Laurianne Uhrich-Macdonald                     954.644.9345

Bio                                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriannemacdonaldfl/

Resume or CV                       https://www.lauriannemacdonald.com/about-5

Writing or Publications        https://independent.academia.edu/LaurianneMacdonald

Website                                   https://www.lauriannemacdonald.com/

Video Link                             https://www.youtube.com/@lauriannemacdonald171

Social Media                          https://gravatar.com/lauriannemacdonald

 What general topic area where this person has the most expertise?

·         Health

Which government agencies would this nominee be suited for?

·         Consumer Product Safety Commission

·         Council on Environmental Quality

·         Department of Agriculture

·         Department of Education

·         Department of Health and Human Services

·         Department of Government Ethics

·         Government Accountability Office

·         National Science Foundation

·         White House

If you know the position within the above agency/agencies or have a specific position in mind for this nominee, please specify below.

                Office for the Assistant Secretary of Health

What general or specific policies does this person support or have expertise in, if any?

20 years’ experience in navigating health and care in a corrupted and toxic healthcare system and food supply chain controlled by chemical, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies that hold protective agencies, healthcare workers, farmers, and politician’s hostage. School nutrition is of major concern. Eliminating GMO, Bio-enhanced, and Bio-engineered, pharmaceuticalized supplements, and 90% of food additives, enhancers, and preservatives from our food supply. Establishing best habit practices for farmers that then reap real time rewards, support and financial incentives.  Enforcing hardship penalties and fines for chem/pharm use in food manufacturing.

Has the nominee ever taken a stand for what is right or true in the face of high-stakes establishment opposition. If so, please describe.

Peaceful protesting. Boycotting Monsanto products. Not giving into Covid-19 vaccination and mask mandates. Speaking out against the propaganda and supporting those who do the same. Blogging, PSA posting, and working as Holistic Health Specialist to inform followers and clients of the dangers inherent to a corrupted system.

Please use this text box to highlight the most important information about how you think your nominee will serve the public in this role and to highlight how they have shown on or more of the following qualities, which can be described more fully in the circle with arrow popup in their work life.

1) Is Competent …  ​incredibly hard​working. She is ethical​ and a responsible critical think​er, always professional​ and  practices what she teaches as a  nature-based caregiver/practitioner.

2) Is Honest…  As CFO/Controller/Comptroller and HIPAA compliant therapist, she is honesty, ethics, and integrity incarnate.

3) Is Respectful …​ and diligent in research​, finding the best options before counseling or creating any treatment plan based on her client’s diversity, ethnic, religious, and eco-socio demographics. There is not a biased or prejudiced bone in her body and she is dedicated to the ecclesiastic paradigm of nature and faith-based healing as taught to the Essenes after His travels across Asia by Jesus Himself.

4) Has Integrity … and is a moral compass for her family, clients and everyone who has ever known her.

5) Has Courage … which she illustrated at fifteen years old,​when she had to fight for her right to return to high school while pregnant. She understood the dismal statistics of her return​ to school after having a baby​, and wanted better for herself and the child’s future. She withstood ridicule, threats, and the disdain of her small-town community to earn her diploma. 

She has gone up against school boards and education powerhouses like Harcourt to protect children.

Laurianne went back to get her graduate and master’s degree in alternative medicine at the age of forty-five, after suffering a debilitating disease, ​and the ineptitudes of a failing healthcare system that was on the verge of killing her.

She risked her life and painful recovery without support after being fired by an immunologist when she suggested a nature based approach. Laurianne was told she would die if she stopped taking the five medications she’d been on for decades. That was more than a decade ago. Now Laurianne is Rx free and healthier than she has ever been in her life.  

She has spoken out against the tyranny of big-pharma, western medicine, and Covid-19 related mandates even when doing so was wildly unpopular.

 6) Has a Proven Record…  ​In 2005, Laurianne was solely responsible for abjuring an approved Sunshine States Harcourt Social Studies 5th grade textbook after proving to the school board the philosophies and edict was harmful to the mental health of children.

Laurianne has raised four altruistic, responsible, and shining examples of humanity: School teacher, administrative medical support leader, NSW (SWCC) active duty, and an RN.

She committed herself to her children and husband in a society that belittled and invalidated her position as a stay-at-home mom. ​

​Meanwhile she helped others and her community through volunteer work and the care of grandchildren because of the cost of daycare. ​She continued her education, became an award winning artist, author, volunteer, and community leader.

​Laurianne is currently working to complete a book titled, Healing the Whole You: A Holistic Perspective, as well as seeking a larger voice and platform in helping others.​ All while working to build her business and clientele as an Integrative Holistic Health Specialist.

In 2015 Laurianne was voted Volunteer of the Year by her local arts and education communities, based on her tireless dedication to helping and inspiring others.

In 2021 she protested vaccine and mask mandates in Tallahassee, helping to win the SB222/HB305 vote ​for her home state of Florida.  

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How MAHA is Transforming America’s Health Agenda


December 8, 2024 by Laurianne Macdonald, B.Sc., MPH, CHt, and Licensed RTT Practitioner

“Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) is igniting a health revolution in America.” Its goal is to disarm big guns like the chemical companies, Big-pharm, and greedy AG corporations that hold our government, legislators, and protective agencies like the FDA, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) hostage.

Greed and corruption has led to widespread chronic disease, environmental degradation, and rampant public distrust. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is killing us and our children! It is affecting our economy. Many US foodstuff, meat, and dairy products are banned in other countries. https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/consumer-watch/common-us-foods-that-are-banned-in-other-countries/

At least 38 countries have banned phorate, glyphosate, and other “extremely hazardous” insecticides the US continues to produce and use. The World Health Organization considers about 150 agricultural pesticides hazardous to humans that US corporate farmers continue to use.

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as of 2021, the European Union has banned or restricted over 1,000 food additives, including:

  • 150 synthetic food colorings
  • 200 preservatives
  • 150 emulsifiers and stabilizers
  • 100 flavor enhancers
  • 50 sweeteners

In contrast, the United States has a more lenient approach to regulating food additives, with the FDA allowing many substances that are banned or heavily restricted in other countries. However, the FDA does have a process for evaluating and regulating food additives, and some substances have been banned or restricted in the US due to health concerns.

“MAHA seeks to drive a transformative agenda by aligning the health-conscious, independent-minded voters with candidates who have the ability to disrupt the status quo. This includes prioritizing regenerative agriculture, preserving natural habitats, and eliminating toxins from our food, water, and air. The PAC’s purpose is to create a broad coalition of voters who are committed to reclaiming America’s health, liberty, and environmental integrity—ensuring that these critical issues are front and center.

MAHA isn’t just a political entity; it’s a movement with a singular purpose: to ensure that the next four years are defined by a commitment to public health, sustainable practices, and a government that truly serves the people. This PAC is the bridge that connects a vision for a healthier America.”

The above was quoted directly from the MAHA PAC website. Join MAHA today @ https://www.maha.vote/#join-the-movement

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Salt: Protecting you from evil in more ways than one.11/08/2024 by Laurianne Macdonald, B.Sc., MPH, CHt, and Licensed RTT PractitionerSalt: Protecting you from evil in more ways than one.


November 8, 2024 by Laurianne Macdonald, B.Sc., MPH, CHt, and Licensed RTT Practitioner

The primary function of your tonsils is to stop bacteria and viruses at the front gates… something like a detention center, not allowing foreigners in-country until their purpose and benevolence validated. Adenoids, like tonsils, are also on the frontline defending your body with every breath you take.

Both organs contain very special protein producing cells vital to your immune system. These proteins, also known as antibodies, kill malevolent invaders before they can enter the body. Directly connected to the lymphatic system, the adenoids and tonsils also ensure the safe removal of unsavory characters from your body before they do any harm.

The problem is, stress, nutrient deficient diets, toxin overload, preexisting conditions, and even sedentary lifestyles weaken the ranks, deplete the armory, and clog the immunity pipeline.

As we come into the cold and flu season, and watch COVID-19 numbers spike, it is paramount to support and bolster your immune systems in every way possible. I will not waste your time going over all the precautions you’ve all become accustom to over the past ten months, but visit an old and trusted piece of advice that needs your reconsideration.

First… it has been around for centuries because it works. And yes, technically they call such recipes and remedies folky or an old wife’s tale. However, nothing makes the old wife’s tale status unless it works. Besides, waiting around for science to prove something they will disprove three months down the road is, well, not exactly proving yourself the critical thinker you think you are.

Second… it is easy. Just keep a small container or pinch bowl of salt by your sink. Every time you return from an outing in public, or at least three times a day when at first feeling ill, dissolve a pinch or two of salt in water and gargle. I recommend and use organic Himalayan salt crystals, but table salt will do. Just remember to spit, not swallow.

Yup. That is it.

Your tonsils and adenoids will appreciate the assist.

If you are interested in nature-based, holistic, or integrative healing please schedule a consultation at http://www.lauriannemacdonald.com. Your health is yours to keep.

For more on the benefits of salt gargle https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/news-events/news-2020/salt-water-solution-could-treat-covid-19-symptoms