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By PL Chang on August 10th, 2009

Arthritis Causes and Natural Treatments

Arthritis is a disorder that is becoming more common among young adults, especially women. There are many things that can cause arthritis. Some of the main ones are: repetitive use of joints, heavy labor, lack of sleep, poor diet, obesity, stress, vaccines, heredity, and viral or bacterial infections. People who have arthritis may experience joint pain, lost of mobility, swollen or deformed joint, stiffness and fatigue.

Types of arthritis

Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Gout
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Infective Arthritis
Reiter’s Disease
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Two most common types of arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: An inflammatory disorder that causes joint pain by attacking the lining of joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women than men and usually occurs around age 40 and up. Although, it is becoming more common in young adults and children. Rheumatoid arthritis that is not treated properly can cause chronic joint pain which can lead to deformity.
Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disorder that causes the cartilage in joints to wear down over time. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and can affect almost any joints. Osteoarthritis usually occurs around age 40 and worsen as we age.

Natural treatments for arthritis

Boswellia: A natural herb that has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Herbalists claimed that it may be more effective than NSAIDs. They recommend taking 400 milligrams of boswellia three times per day.
Glucosamine sulfate: Helps promote cartilage repair. Health experts recommend taking 500 milligram three times per day.
Vitamin C: Has strong antioxidant properties and helps synthesize collagen. 1,000 milligrams per day is recommended by nutritionists.
Turmeric: A natural herb that is well known for treating inflammation and skin disease because of its antitumoral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Herbalists recommend taking 400 milligrams per day.
Vitamin D: Helps the body absorb calcium. Nutritionists recommend taking 200 IU daily.
Food to avoid: Limit or avoid food that contains a lot of sugar and salt. Junk food, fast food, red meat and milk should be avoided as much as possible. Milk contains a lot of chemicals and most of its calcium doesn’t get absorb by the body. If you are worried about not getting enough calcium, add arugula, bok choy, turnip greens and collard greens in your diet. They are actually the best sources of high quality calcium. Eat them raw for best results.

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By PL Chang on August 07th, 2009

Health Care Bill: Success or Disaster

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Today I did something that I really do not like to do. I actually turned on the TV to watch the news about the health care bill. What I saw on the news about the health care bill concerned me because the bill sounded similar to the stimulus package plan. Many Americans are starting to realize that the stimulus package plan is not working like it was promised. I’m saddened to say this but the stimulus bill was not designed to help us. Instead it was designed to help the people of wall street. This is why a lot of the money went toward bailing out corporations instead of helping the public. The health care bill has similar intentions, it may not be designed to help the public either.

Once the health care bill is ready, they may try to pass it as fast as possible so we will not have the time to read it thoroughly. As Americans, we must realize that there is no quick way to solve the health care crisis. Health care is more of a personal issue than a political issue. If we stop letting the media, corporations and politicians corrupt our minds, and start taking care of our health, we will not have to worry about relying on the government for health care. The main reason why our health care is so messed up is because we keep on supporting a system that is designed to keep us sick. The health care industry, such as the drug industry, do not like to cure people because there is no money in curing people. As Americans, we need to see through the illusions of these industries. Otherwise they will make us their slaves and steal our money behind our backs, while at the same time destroy our health.

The health care bill may be a disaster because it will put the United States in a debt so deep that it may not be able to get out. In fact, the United States is already in a debt that it cannot get out. In order to understand how the health care bill works, you need to understand how the economy works. The health care bill is most likely going to cost near a trillion dollars or more. Because of the recession (probably depression now), our government will have to borrow more money. The Federal Reserve (Fed), a private bank, is usually where our government borrows money from. This irritates me because our government can print its own money without interest, but it would rather borrow money from the Fed with interest. No wonder our economy is about to collapse. When our government borrows more money, it also increases the risk of inflation which is basically a “hidden tax” on the public.

As I watched the news, I saw something that made me smile a little. All over the United States people are having town hall meetings about health care. Finally, people are starting to wake up and take control of their health. As Americans, we need to be more responsible citizens because we are losing our freedom that the founding fathers fought so hard for. We need to come together and make sure this health care bill is designed to help us. Otherwise we may suffer a fate that will destroy our standard of living and this beautiful country.

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By PL Chang on August 05th, 2009

Why Am I Here?

Last month I watched a video on Youtube that dealt with astrology and ancient knowledge. One of the guy in the video said something that caught my attention and inspired me to write this article. The words that came out of his mouth were, “one of the most googled phrase in China is why am I here?” This question is a question that is not just asked by Chinese but every race in the world. To give a specific answer to this question is impossible because there are so many reasons for why we are here. To find answers to this question, we need to understand consciousness and certain aspects of physics, and who we truly are.

Consciousness and physics

Consciousness is an intelligent unified field of infinite possibility, no beginning and no end. It is an informational field of feedback and awareness that gives us a sense of self. Everything in the Universe is an attribute of consciousness, such as water, rocks, microorganisms, plants, animals, people, planets, stars and galaxies. This also means that everything in the Universe is conscious of itself because it has consciousness. The non-conventional aspect of physics discovered that the Universe is very alive and is not dead like how we were told in school. If you want to learn more about consciousness, please read Consciousness: The Energy of Creation.

Who am I and why am I here?

Every culture has a belief that there is some kind of divine source of energy which gives our bodies expressions, such as the soul. When we look beyond the physical material of our bodies, they are nothing more than just condensed light or energy. To be more specific, our bodies are projections of light which are focused into existence by our thoughts. In other words, our bodies are not solid or made of matter because it is an illusion of light. The idea of matter as an illusion has been proven by science for many years. For more in depth information on this subject please read What is Reality: How it Relates to Your Well-being. To understand who we truly are, we need to realize that we are souls/spirits living in physical bodies. People who believed that their bodies are their true identities have been deceived by their ego and authorities. The scary thing is that most of them do not know that they are being deceived. The ego is the false self. If overactive, it can become destructive and take us down a delusional path filled with pain and suffering.

In your past lives you had been born as a male or female. You had experienced most if not all religion and race on Earth. In your past lives you lived as an Asian, Black, Hispanic, Muslim or White person; rich or poor, bad or good, male or female, you experienced most, if not all. It is important to know that life is planned out and there is no such thing as true accident. Before you incarnated on Earth, you planned out how you want to experience life. The plan is more like a blueprint rather than specific steps. This allows you to experience life freely, but if you get off track too much, you will start to feel like something is missing or wrong. The body that you chose is the body you felt could help you achieve your tasks the best. Your current life is not your only life on Earth. You probably have been incarnated on Earth more than a few hundred times. I know this sounds weird but there are many studies that support reincarnation. One of them is hypnosis. During hypnosis people can access their past life memories which are stored in their subconscious mind. While under hypnosis people can tell exactly where they lived, the names of their family members and even where they were buried (past life). This may not be very scientific from a mainstream point of view but is good enough proof that reincarnation is true.

The main reason why you are here is to experience the different polarities of experiences in the physical world. These negative and positive experiences are designed to help your soul/spirit grow which also help consciousness expand. Polarities are necessary for spiritual evolution because without them everything will be still; therefore, there will be little or no experience. A good analogy of experience is the power of the battery. Within each battery lies potential energy. Through the use of positive and negative charge kinetic energy is achieved. If one of these charges are missing, the battery will not work.

If you can accept the idea that you are a part of consciousness, then you may realize that you also have infinite potential. You are a human being with free will and the power of imagination to create whatever you want to create. You have the power to transcend any limits and to become whatever you want to become because you are an attribute of consciousness. The reason why you feel like you do not have infinite potential is because your body’s energies are not yet vibrating at the required frequency.

In order to understand why you are here, you need to first understand who you truly are. The videos below should help answer some of your questions.

The Secret Beyond Matter Part 1 of 3

The Secret Beyond Matter Part 2 of 3

The Secret Beyond Matter Part 3 of 3

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By PL Chang on August 03rd, 2009

Tylenol Acetaminophen Side Effects

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Acetaminophen, usually sold as Tylenol, is a non-prescription drug that is widely used for relieving pain. Many people who used acetaminophen do not realize the dangers that are hidden in it. Unintentional overdose on acetaminophen is more common than you may think. A few extra doses than what is recommended can cause liver toxicity and other health problems. Some of the reasons why you do not hear a lot about acetaminophen toxicity is because many people do not report it and the media does a poor job covering it, even when death is involved. Acetaminophen should never be taken with alcohol. Drinking alcohol after taking acetaminophen can increase your risk of acute liver failure. Overuse of acetaminophen with alcohol is one of the top reasons for liver transplant in the United States. To reduce your risk of acetaminophen toxicity, follow the drug bottle’s directions and do not take it for more than a few days straight. If your are worried about acetaminophen toxicity, you may want to use herb is an alternative. Herb usually do not have negative side effects like conventional medicine. Analgesic herb such as fennel and kelp are great for relieving pain.