Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Magazine Summer 2016

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THE EXPERT

By Geoff Garlinge

Q: I’m totally over dragging myself out of bed every morning and never really feeling great day in and out for years now. I know I can’t keep going like this and expect to be well. Looking in the mirror these days, it’s hard to believe that I used to be extremely fit and full of energy. Now that person feels like someone I used to know and can hardly even remember. I’m horrified to have just been diagnosed with high blood pressure and I’m not even close to 50. According to the doctor my liver is also evidently not too flash either. So I’m finally ready to do whatever it takes before all my wheels fall off, but need some direction. I’ve tried to go the natural way on my own, but the net is a never ending minefield of conflicting information and Dr Google has nearly driven me crazy. Without any real plan to run with, I just keep going in circles trying different diets, pills, potions and supplements that all haven’t worked anyway. I’m also now taking medication for type 2 diabetes and even though I hate it, have been told I’ll never be able to get off it again. Is this really true and what can I do to go forward instead of further backwards? I’m extremely worried more drugs will be prescribed to me soon and definitely don’t want to go there. Please help. A: You’re understandably sorely disappointed, as are most people that follow the typical western way of life, until finally forced to undertake a whole lifestyle change. Indeed nothing short of a complete mind & body shift is required in order to achieve sustainable wellness in our modern high-tech society so sadly saturated with sickness. As I often say... diets fail – but lifestyle wins. Of course, this doesn’t at all preclude the commonsense What’s my Alternative? Believing prevention is better than cure and acting on that belief daily can result in optimal quality of life. As global knowledge increases and corresponding awareness grows at an astounding rate, those awakened by it (as well as via suffering chronic sickness, pain & general poor health) have become disillusioned with the patently obvious failure of pharmaceuticals to deliver promised Health & Wellbeing in the 21st century. As a result, multitudes now search the internet daily for Natural alternatives, as they turn away in droves from toxic & “band-aid” drugs. Of course there is a time where certain medications are relevant and logic must prevail in these instances. Nevertheless, in Australia the majority of the population still believe the basic lie that drugs actually contain healing

heaps of VBChia) Beside the fact that it tastes totally amazing, it’s also far better for you... and you’ll be escaping the toxic pesticide residues etc that have majorly contributed to your present condition. Research has shown it’s possible to reduce pesticide levels in the body by up to 90% in just one week by eating Organic food. • Remove all processed & sugar-filled pseudo foods from your pantry – be ruthless & you will win! • Ramp up Green Alkalizers – The rare genuine ones are Sun Chlorella, ML Spirulina & Green Fusion • Enjoy Spiralz Organic fermented veggies regularly- delicious nutritious enzyme-filled Probiotic delights • Get plenty of negative ions via waves on rocks + beach-walking to enhance mental & physical health • Take 1 teaspoon Vitamin C & Maqui Berry Activate Powder in Pure Cherry Juice morning & night, 3 x 1 Kyolic, 2 x 2 Nature’s Goodness Propolis and 2 x 2 Dr Cabot’s Livatone Plus capsules • Sprinkle Golden Kelp on hot & cold meals – energising source of iodine & minerals, great for BP too • Cook & spread with Hexane-free Organic Coconut Oil– works on insulin resistance in fat & muscles++ • Include good fats & Oils that heal...Organic Avocado, Flaxseed, Walnuts, Hempseed, Salmon Oil • Activate high grade Turmeric. Heat in non- stick pan = 12X stronger Then add black pepper = +20X • STAY HYDRATED - minimum 1.5litres pure filtered water daily + Coconut Probiotic Concentrate, Red Clover & Hawthorn Tea – detoxifies & cleanses, supports nervous system, regulates BP++ active ingredients wonderfully internet marketed – yet another was actually an anabolic steroid posing as a multivitamin!). It’s certainly true that a little bit of knowledge is dangerous, especially in relation to one’s Health. Nothing replaces experience that comes via long term collaborative research between like-minded advocates that are genuinely dedicated to pursuing optimal Natural Health via practical application & observation over multiple decades. This is what allows us to work together in order to offer practical tangible help based on logic, reason, science and common sense – which is not too common these days☺. The good news is that dynamic sustainable Health & Wellbeing is actually achievable for people of all ages who exercise wisdom to “crowd out the bad” by committing to a reality based Organic & Natural lifestyle.

logic that requires a genuine balanced Natural & Organic wholefood diet to underpin a balanced functional & sustainable lifestyle. The majority may rule in a democracy. However, failing to make Health your no.1 priority by following the crowd down the slippery slope to the inevitable nursing home disaster is really akin to madness. You’re certainly right to be concerned about the introduction of additional medications, which will surely come without implementing the shift. I recommend you contact the office to request a copy of my article titled “Type2 Diabetes – The Modern Day Epidemic” which will give you further direction in this particular area, including great information relating to my close eminent Chinese Doctor colleagues, who are at the forefront in the field of traditional & modern integrative Herbal Medicine. Please note that in line with my responsible duty of care, I never advocate radical withdrawal of pharmaceuticals. Rather it is pertinent that we run the relevant Nutraceuticals/Herbal formulas together with the meds (another area where Dr Google fails) usually for 2-3months. Then in consultation with your GP, subsequently gradually withdraw them, whilst constantly monitoring your BP & other levels. Following are some guidelines for you to follow (and indeed for others who wish to enjoy vibrant health) to regain and take control of your Health & Wellbeing on a daily basis... • Start each day with Jarrah Gold Bee Pollen (No.1 Superfood) + Fresh Royal jelly (Supertonic) – Moisten mouth, chew Pollen well before including FRJ (both held in mouth for best sublingual absorption) • EAT REAL FOOD! (80% fruit & veg, fish/LI chicken/duck sparingly, nuts, seeds incl. etc. The following individual’s experience epitomises the typical frustrating struggle in the quest to find the balance to enjoy a vibrant, functional & sustainable life. The online journey leads multitudes to self- diagnose & self-medicate without any real consultation. This practice is sadly perilous & even tragic in some cases, especially via importing supposed Natural Health products from the USA... where the operative word is not only caution, but furthermore poses real danger (of 29 products tested, none contained absolutely any of the professed properties, rather than understanding that in general medications simply mask real health problems to allow people to continue to make wrong lifestyle choices that are not really sustainable – and so the inevitable terrible end of life for toomany is Alzheimer’s/ stroke/paralysis/crippling arthritis etc.

© 2016 GEOFF GARLINGE Dip. HC MRA (Medical Reg. Aust) - Geoff Garlinge is a Certified Health Counsellor, Nutritional and Nutraceutical Cancer Support Specialist & consultant to Australian University research facilities and the Natural Health Industry. With over 25 years experience in the field, Geoff has lectured with doctors, pharmacists & CM Practitioners concerning natural health strategies. The author of many articles in national publications and founder of AUSTRALIA’S OWN which he has headed up for the past 20 years, Geoff may be contacted there on 1300 888 012

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