-EMO 51:\ Before we go to far!
-I am subject myself to medication thereby I am compelled to write to you this paragraph. If there is a way to forego meds then by all means stay away from them. But as I have stated being on meds for some time now I have this to say:
As detrimental as meds may seem if you are on them stay on them until you by your doctor excused from them. You want to know what "trying of your faith" is before the time? Stop taking your meds and you will expirience a trying of your faith that will overtake you. You may be able to go to 3 or 4 months without meds and only feel slightly any problems but wait! The very reason that you were on the meds will resurface and overtake you without warning. I thought I can live a normal life without taking meds so I stopped at first my body was craving for the meds but I held firm.
Everything was cool but now I know that was only too transitory that soon after all the problems I have, became so manifested in proportions that overtaken all of my defenses I tried just about everything but nothing worked and I became worse. Get this they then because of my worsened condition they gave me even more meds so now look where I stand I began with little and then hated them with a passion only to land me in deeper problems and more meds to take. So if you are on meds as of now keep on them for conscience sake do you not know yourself and where you stand? What is the reason for being on meds?
What is it about your body and mind that is strengthened or upheld by what they give you? So now think of the opposite direction: how will those parts of your body and mind be affected if you stop taking your meds without the doc's permisso? Just trust in God and His Holy Spirit that when the time comes you will either be laid to rest or called out of bondage of your meds without any side effects to keep the word on the move and just keep in mind that even though you are in bondage to your problems and the meds that He has come to set the captives free.
All medication is poison.
Hypnotized by Pharmacea!
Should We (Especially Christians) Come Out Of Her?
I grew up in a Christian family and since early childhood I can still hear the echo of the words, “Lord, guide the doctor’s hands in the healing of Brother So and So that he will make a speedy recovery” Now don’t get me wrong! This is not a bad prayer at all! (Most doctors can really use our prayers if we put ourselves into their hands) However in praying this, are we not first putting our faith in the medical system and then secondly into Gods hands?
Now please do not think I am saying to do nothing in the physical realm of healing! Please seek the best care you can find by all means! However, I am saying we need to be very careful about whose hands we leave our health in!
So does God say anything about the giant monopolizing pharmaceutical industry (hereinafter called “Big Pharma”) being directly responsible for at least 300 deaths a day? What does God think of the fact that the medical system of today is itself the leading cause of death causing over 750, 000 deaths per year in the
One thing I know beyond the shadow of a doubt and that is, God wants us to be healthy! So do you think God just wants us to “cave into” the cunning of this Pharma-Medical System by being deceived and then “pray our way through trusting that God will heal anyway?” ( I must admit that with His amazing love and grace I have seen God do just that!)
Or does God want us to recognize the evils attached to this system and come out of it before we ever get deeply involved?
Just how evil is “Big Pharma” according to scripture? And what then do we do about all the cancer and other debilitating diseases surrounding us if we refuse to go along with the current medical protocol, and “Big Pharma” itself? Most important of all, of what sprit is this “Big Phrma” according to the bible? Let’s take a look at God’s word:
First of all, The English word for "pharmacy" comes from the Greek word "pharmakeia". It means "sorcery" and "witchcraft". The word "druggist" or "pharmacist" comes from the Greek word "pharmakon" meaning "poisoner"
The Bible (original King James) uses the word, “pharmacea” for witchcraft and sorcery it literally means “drug abuse” It may be legal drug abuse or it may be illegal drug abuse but if there is some substance that has control over you, the Bible says that it’s called witchcraft: hatred, discord, (which means you divide instead of unite) In Galatians 5:20-21 Paul speaks of this along with dissentions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like. He then says, “I warn you as I did before that those who live like this will not inherit the
But perhaps the biggest clue to the spirit of “Big Pharma” is towards the end of the whole bible:
Paul says in Ephesians
It certainly seems to me that the Spirit of Sorcery and Withcraft within “Big Pharma” as they lie to us all day and night on TV trying to get us "hooked" by saying, "Ask your doctor" is one of the strongest principalities in high places that we have in this world. Most people (Christians included) just smile, look on, and don't even notice that this is actually hypnotizing and does in fact get many people with low will "hooked" on these drugs! This modern day situation of forced pharmaceutical control over what doctors can or can't prescribe would fit the description in Revelation 18 perfectly!
As another test with scripture, the Bible says, “The love of money is the root of all evil”. (1st Timothy 6:10) It does not say, “Having a lot of it” or “Working in a business with a lot of it”, it says “The love of it” The Bible also says, “By their fruits you will know them” (Matthew
Now it occurs to me that the "fruits" of “Big Pharma” showed a huge "love of money" when they were continuing to push antidepressants like Paxil, Zoloft, etc. to our children in spite of proven massive suicides from its use and this did not even phase them! In fact they pushed it even harder! Please read “How Could the Drug Companies Be So Evil?” by Dr. Joseph Mercola for details on this.
Jesus said this about harming our children: “It would be better for him if a mill stone be hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than that he should offend one of these little ones” (Luke 17:2)
Now please don’t panic and think I said, "you are all going to hell because you take an aspirin now and then!" Paul also says in the bible ”There is therefore now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1) However, as Christians, we should at the very least, know when our cunning adversary is about to try to devour us!
I know there are many Christian MDs who prescribe pharmaceutical drugs all day and “push” the deadly protocol of chemo therapy! These doctors and their patients are both victims of the cruel and immensely evil sorcery of Pharmacea! My prayer is “Forgive them Lord for they know not what they do!” God can and does heal in spite of such evil procedures but do you think God wants both doctors and patients to be in ignorant deception all their lives or does God want us as Christian doctors and patients to be discerning and come out of her? I thank God for his wonderful grace that these doctors will still go to heaven! However when the bible says, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the
God bless you all!
These statements came from this site:
http://plantcures.com/bigpharma.html
We found this through this site:
Through the link "Cell phones may be why honeybees are disappearing" Under the comments list on the comment posted by Christopher Gussa "The Herb Doc" posted on April 16, 2007.
Medicine - Herb/Food Interactions.
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Medicine - Herb/Food Interactions
Herbs and Foods May Lead to Complications If You Take Them with Drugs
Many people have the mistaken notion that, being natural, all herbs and foods are safe. This is not so. Very often, herbs and foods may interact with medications you normally take that result in serious side reactions. It is always a good practice to tell your doctor or health practitioners what you are taking so that they can advise you of possible complications, if there is any. You should also keep an eye for unusual symptoms. Very often, this may foretell the symptoms of a drug interaction.
Experts suggest that natural does not mean it is completely safe. Everything you put in your mouth has the potential to interact with something else. The medication that is taken by mouth travels through the digestive system in much the same way as food and herbs taken orally do. So, when a drug is mixed with food or another herb, each can alter the way the body metabolizes the other. Some drugs interfere with the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Similarly, some herbs and foods can lessen or increase the impact of a drug.
As more and more people discover new herbs, there is more and more potential for the abuse of these herbs and the patients may end up in serious problems.
I was attending an herb meeting a few weeks ago and a person came to the speaker and told her that she had very good luck with St. John's Wort to control her depression. St. John's Wort has been shown to have great potential to control minor depression. The National Institutes of Health is conducting a clinical study to determine the effect of St. John's Wort scientifically. This person, however, continued saying that she is now trying St. John's Wort for her OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Now, this is getting into unproven uncharted territory. If you are taking prescription medication for this disorder, you can get into trouble due to drug interaction. As shown under the discussion on St. John's Wort, the herb can be quite dangerous, as it acts similar to MAO inhibitors. They have severe side reactions, and if not careful, can even lead to death.
High-risk patients, such as the elderly, patients taking three or more medications for chronic conditions, patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, depression, high cholesterol or congestive heart failure, should be especially on the lookout for such side reactions.
The following are the examples of known interaction between popular herbs, foods, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Hawthorn, touted as effective in reducing angina attacks by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, should never be taken with Lanoxin (digoxin), the medication prescribed for most for heart ailments. The mix can lower your heart rate too much, causing blood to pool, bringing on possible heart failure.
Ginseng, according to research, can increase blood pressure, making it dangerous for those trying to keep their blood pressure under control. Ginseng, garlic or supplements containing ginger, when taken with the blood-thinning drug, Coumadin, can cause bleeding episodes. Coumadin is a very powerful drug that leaves little room for error, and patients taking it should never take any medication or otherwise before consulting a qualified health professional. In rare cases, ginseng may overstimulate resulting in insomnia. Consuming caffeine with ginseng increases the risk of overstimulation and gastrointestinal upset. Long tern use of ginseng may cause menstrual abnormalities and breast tenderness in some women. Ginseng is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Garlic capsules combined with diabetes medication can cause a dangerous decrease in blood sugars. Some people who are sensitive to garlic may experience heartburn and flatulence. Garlic has anti-clotting properties. You should check with your doctor if you are taking anticoagulant drugs.
Goldenseal is used for coughs, stomach upsets, menstrual problems and even arthritis. However, the plant's active ingredient will raise blood pressure, complicating treatment for those taking antihypertensive medications, especially beta-blockers. For patients taking medication to control diabetes or kidney disease, this herb can cause dangerous electrolyte imbalance. High amount of consumption can lead to gastrointestinal distress and possible nervous system effects. Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Feverfew, believed to be the natural remedy for migraine headaches, should never be taken with Imitrex or other migraine medications. It can result in the patient's heart rate and blood pressure to rise dangerous levels.
Guarana, an alternative remedy being used as a stimulant and diet aid, contains 3 percent to 5 percent more caffeine than a cup of coffee. So, if you are taking any medication that advises you against taking any drink with caffeine, you should avoid taking this stimulant. It may cause insomnia, trembling, anxiety, palpitations, urinary frequency, and hyperactivity. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation period. Long term use of Guarana may lead to decreased fertility, cardiovascular disease, and several forms of cancer.
Kava, a herb that has antianxiety, pain relieving, muscle relaxing and anticonvulsant effects, should not be taken together with substances that also act on the central nervous system, such as alcohol, barbiturates, anti depressants, and antipsychotic drugs.
St. John's Wort is a popular herb used for the treatment of mild depression.
The active ingredient of St. John's Wort is hypericin. Hypericin is believed to exert a similar influence on the brain as the monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as the one in major antidepressants. Mixing MAO inhibitors with foods high in tyramine, an amino acid, produces one of the most dramatic and dangerous food-drug interactions. Symptoms, which can occur within minutes of ingesting such foods while taking an MAO inhibitor, include rapid rise in blood pressure, a severe headache, and perhaps collapse and even death. Foods high in tyramine include aged cheese, chicken liver, Chianti (and certain other red wines), yeast extracts, bologna (and other processed meats), dried or pickled fish, legumes, soy sauce, ale, and beer.
Some patients report that Saint Johns Wort caused excessive stimulation and sometimes dizziness, agitation and confusion when taken with other antidepressants or over-the-counter medications like Maximum Strength Dexatrim and Acutrim. It also caused their blood pressure to shoot up.
White Willow, an herb traditionally used for fever, headache, pain, and rheumatic complaints may lead to gastrointestinal irritation, if used for a long time. It exhibits similar reactions as aspirin (aspirin is derived from white willow). Long term use may lead to stomach ulcers.
Drug Interaction and Food
Drug interaction risk isn't limited to herbal supplements. Certain foods can interact with medications.
People taking digoxin should avoid Black licorice (which contains the ingredient glycyrhizin). Together, they can produce irregular heart rhythms and cardiac arrest; licorice and diuretics will produce dangerously low potassium levels, putting a patient at risk for numbing weakness, muscle pain and even paralysis. Licorice can also interact with blood pressure medication or any calcium channel blockers.
Aged cheese (brie, parmesan, cheddar and Roquefort), fava beans, sauerkraut, Italian green beans, some beers, red wine, pepperoni and overly ripe avocados should be avoided by people taking MAO antidepressants. The interaction can cause a potentially fatal rise in blood pressure.
And because Saint Johns Wort contains the same properties as these MAO antidepressants, it stands to reason that people ingesting the herb should avoid these same foods.
Grapefruit juice interacts with calcium channel blockers (including Calan, Procardia, Nifedipine, and Verapamil), cholesterol control medications, some psychiatric medications, estrogen, oral contraceptives and many allergy medications (Seldane, Hismanal). The juice modifies the body's way of metabolizing the medication, affecting the liver's ability to work the drug through a person's system. More Information.
Orange juice shouldn't be consumed with antacids containing aluminum. 'The juice increases the absorption of the aluminum. Orange Juice and milk should be avoided when taking antibiotics. The juice's acidity decreases the effectiveness of antibiotics, as does milk.
Milk also doesn't mix with laxatives containing bisacodyl (Correctol and Dulcolax). You might find the laxative works a little "too well" in the morning.
Large amounts of oatmeal and other high-fiber cereals should not be eaten when taking digoxin. The fiber can interfere with the absorption of the drug, making the act of swallowing the pill a waste of time.
However, don't stop eating your cereal right away, because that could cause digoxin levels in your system to soar to toxic levels. A professional should make the dietary changes after carefully examining the digoxin levels.
Leafy green vegetables, high in vitamin K, should not be taken in great quantities while taking Coumadin. These vegetables could totally negate the affects of the drug and cause blood clotting.
Caffeinated beverages and asthma drugs taken together can cause excessive excitability. Those taking Tagament (Simetidine), quinolone antibiotics (Cipro, Penetrex, Noroxin) and even oral contraceptives should be aware these drugs may cause their cup of coffee to give them more of a Java jolt than they expected.
Grilled meat can lead to problems for those on asthma medications containing theophyllines. The chemical compounds formed when meat is grilled somehow prevent this type of medication from working effectively, increasing the possibility of an unmanageable asthma attack.
Regularly consuming a diet high in fat while taking anti-inflammatory and arthritis medications can cause kidney damage and can leave the patient feeling, drowsy and sedated.
Alcoholic beverages tend to increase the depressive effects of medications such as benzodiazepines, antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, muscle relaxants, narcotics, or any drug with sedative actions.
It's a good idea to not consume any alcoholic beverages, or at least scale way back, when taking prescription medications. Antioxidant and beta-carotene intensify alcohol's effect on the liver.
Other commonly used over-the-counter medications can cause interaction problems also.
Aspirin can modify the effectiveness of arthritis medications, strong prescription steroids and diuretics. Combining aspirin with diabetic medications can drop blood sugars to dangerous levels. Aspirin can also cause toxicity when taken with glaucoma and anticonvulsant (anti-seizure) drugs and cause bleeding episodes when combined with a blood thinner, like Coumadin.
Acetaminophen can also cause interaction complications when overused. Heavy drinkers who take acetaminophen for hangover relief risk liver damage. Taking high doses of acetaminophen with Coumadin can cause bleeding episodes.
Antacids taken with antibiotics, heart and blood pressure or thyroid medications can decrease drug absorption by up to 90 percent.
Over-the-counter antihistamines - sold under the names Actifed, Theraflu, Dimetapp, Benadryl and Comtrex should be avoided if you are taking antianxiety or antidepressant medications.
Oral contraceptives are less effective when taken with barbiturates, antibiotics, anti-fungal or tuberculosis drugs.
Turnips contain two goitrogenic substances, progoitrin and gluconasturtin, which can interfere with the thyroid gland's ability to make its hormones. Although moderate consumption of goitrogens is not a hazard for healthy people, they can promote development of a goiter (an enlarged thyroid) in persons with thyroid disease.
Tomato contains small quantities of a toxic substance known as solanine that may trigger headaches in susceptible people. They are also a relatively common cause of allergies. An unidentified substance in tomatoes and tomato-based products can cause acid reflux, leading to indigestion and heartburn. Individuals who often have digestive upsets should try eliminating tomatoes for 2 to 3 weeks to see if there is any improvement.
Strawberries, Raspberries, Spinach, and Rhubarb: These contain oxalic acid, which can aggravate kidney and bladder stones in susceptible people, and reduce body's ability to absorb iron and calcium.
Raspberries contain a natural salicylate that can cause an allergic reaction in aspirin sensitive people.
The seeds from fruits such as Apple, apricot, and Quinces contain amygdalin, a compound that turns into Hydrogen Cyanide in the stomach. Eating large amount of seeds can result in cyanide poisoning.
Potatoes: Avoid potatoes with a green tint to the skin, and remove any sprouts; they will taste bitter and may contain solanine, a toxic substance that can cause diarrhea, cramps, and fatigue.
Plums, Peaches, Apricots, and Cherries: These fruits may produce allergic reaction in individuals with confirmed allergies to apricots, almonds, peaches, and cherries. People who are allergic to aspirin may also encounter problems after they have eaten plums or peaches as they contain salicylates. The pits of plums, peaches and apricots contain a compound called amygdalin. When consumed in large amounts, amygdalin breaks down into hydrogen cyanide, a poison.
Horseradish: Very high doses of horseradish can cause vomiting or excessive sweating. Avoid if you have hypothyroidism.
Turmeric: Should be avoided by persons with symptoms from gallstones.
The drug food interaction is summarized in the table below.
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What Does Ellen White say concerning meds?
MR No. 1428 - Early Days at the Sydney Hospital; Cautions on Drug Medication
(Written to "Dear Son Willie," August 5, 1897, from Summer Hill Health Home, [KNOWN TODAY AS THE SYDNEY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL.] Sydney, N.S.W.)
I left my fountain pen at home and it is a sad mistake for me. But then I have been overtaxed with writing and my head refuses to work, so it is not much writing I can do. All day yesterday was spent in Sydney and we were very tired when we returned home. {20MR 35.1}
We met Brother Davis in Sydney. He has worked very interestedly to get petitions before the council, but they carried out their determination. The most influential among them told those who presented their petitions that their arguments were unanswerable but, notwithstanding, the majority ruled and carried the people. Thus it will be to the end. God will not forsake His people. He will be their shield and buckler and their exceeding great reward. {20MR 35.2}
There is not much progress in the sanitarium. I do not think there are the elements in Brother Semmens to manage the matter. The Lord has men that can make a success of this work. He cannot do it. I have ever been of this opinion, but hoped we would be happily disappointed. We feel encouraged in regard to the school. Sister Haskell says they have room for only one more student and that a girl. But a woman and a young lad will be at the school this week from Sydney and they will have to have room somewhere. {20MR 35.3}
The burden is upon me, Arise and build. We must have a meetinghouse on the school grounds opposite Hansons', somewhere there, and that will be more central for all. We have but very little outside attendance. Brother and Sister Haskell are doing good work, and both are excellent workers. Brother Haskell takes right hold, not only directing but working with the workers. {20MR 35.4}
The last rain washed away the bridge made between the Sunnyside home and the school, but it has been built again. The lawyers you and I visited did our business in Sydney; said they would send the documents direct to you. We gave them your address and our address here in Summer Hill. {20MR 35.5}
We are now where we can spare K. I think he has no special religious influence and I shall feel relieved when he is disconnected with the place. In many things he is, when he
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chooses, very useful in taking care of horses and cows, but there is not any aptitude in him as manager. He has been a continual worriment to me. I think our brethren, many of them, feel as I do in the matter. If he has ever been converted, he certainly has not stayed converted. {20MR 35.6}
Sara and I have had the planning to do and we are very willing to lay it down. Your house is built. You have a good cistern full of water. We need you here very much, but do not want you to come until your work is done. Another boat has gone down between Gisborne and Auckland; only two persons lost. {20MR 36.1}
In regard to the book on Christian temperance, that portion that was expressed in reference to drug medication as though it was recommended by me is not according to the light that I have been given to present to the people. I must, if I made this statement, have done so in expressing the idea of working away from the use of all drugs concocted at the apothecary. We have no use for them. We should not vindicate the use of drug medication. I did not wish to prejudice the medical fraternity that I could not in my writings approach them, therefore have kept quite silent in reference to the sharp points which I can express. If it is thought that the sentence will not misstate my position, let it stand. But if, knowing of my true position in reference to drug medication, any statements in the book contradict it, would be making me to say Yea, and Nay. I do not know as that expression will do any particular harm, but would rather it would have been left out. This is a reform which will be made by Seventh-day Adventist practitioners. I feel deeply over every matter on which warnings have been given us. {20MR 36.2}
I have written to the doctor in reference to this matter. When the young, inexperienced doctors begin their work as practitioners, they feel generally it is no great harm if life is sacrificed in experimenting.--Letter 195, 1897.
The 8 Laws of Health.
Contrary to popular belief getting sick doesn't have to be a part of life. To avoid having to rely on pharmaceuticals follow these 8 easy steps and remember the way of the transgressor is hard Christ said "learn from me for my yoke is easy and my burden light."
NEW START
1) NUTRITION.
2) EXERCISE.
3) WATER.
4) SUNLIGHT.
5) TEMPERANCE.
6) AIR.
7) REST.
8) TRUST IN GOD.
Don't forget bible temperance is all "good" things in moderation, abstaining from ALL appearance of evil.
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