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By Geoff Garlinge

Q: I’vebeenunder ahugeamount of stress for the past year and have now been hit with a terrible case of shingles. My energy has gone, I’m having headaches for the first time ever and the pain is totally unbearable. When the blisters on my face and torso broke, I felt like I wanted to die. They still haven’t healed and now I’ve got a different type of continual pain that I’ve never experienced before. In desperation I paid my GP a visit, but that brought no relief. The doctor basically toldme togohome and rest until it settles down and that the painwill eventually go of its own accord! That’s really no option forme inmy horrible situation. I’ve had multiple kids all without an epidural, so I do have a high pain tolerance. But this shingles attack is intolerable and I need a quick way out of trouble now – preferably without drugs. The doc saidpainkillerswon’twork anyway, so I supposedly need to ride it out until it leavesmy system, theblistersheal and theseverepain finally leaves. Forgive me for sounding rude, but she’s obviously never experienced shingles herself, or therewouldbeat least adegreeof empathy. Are there any natural remedies that can help me through this? Right now I’mwilling to try anything toescape thepain. A: Though it’s no real consolation to you, shingles is sadly a very common condition occurring especially in those aged 50 & above. It strikes without warning and often in situations such as yours where there has been ongoing compounded stress. Typically it causes acute pain, fatigue & headaches. To clarify what has happened to you, the typical pathway for the Varicella-zoster infection (a member of the notorious herpes family) is to initially break out as a bout of chicken pox in infants, after which it lays dormant until decades later suddenly manifesting as shingles. After an attack takes place, if a sound preventative strategy is not implemented & maintained in order to stay well, subsequent attacks often occur with even greater severity. However, rest assured help is at hand. I’ve personally assisted many sufferers to totally overcome this awful scourge since the 1980s. In extreme cases the virus can actually travel to the brain, causing memory loss as well as severe uncontrollable spasms. Such was the case of a helicopter pilot who visited me while experiencing up to 300 seizures a day (30 just while attempting

Q: My Dad passed away with bowel cancer last year, as did his brother 4 years earlier. My friends are now strongly encouraging me to consider having a colonoscopy. I respect and will appreciate your opinion on this. I feel I’m in reasonably good health for a 49 year old, but so did my Dad and even having chemo & radiation he rapidlydeterioratedandwasgonewithin2yearswith secondary liverandfinally lungcancer.It’snotthatI’m constantly living in fear, but am however looking for direction for thebest natural way togo incase it does knockonmydoor too. A: So sorry to hear of your loss. Bowel cancer is unfortunately commonplace and I hear real heart-wrenching stories like yours on a daily basis. Regarding your colonoscopy question, there is of course always a degree of risk associated with any invasive medical procedure with the corresponding need to undergo a general anaesthetic. In this particular scenario, risks include perforation of the bowel and in some cases even death. Geneticpredispositionisarealityandmanysuchas yourselfandthousandsofotherswhohavelostclose family members to bowel cancer, it is nevertheless not only the logical strategy, but furthermore in my opinion indeed imperative. To put it simply, the potentialbenefitsfaroutweightheriskandmultitudes of lives can be saved via early detection. Both premature death and unnecessary suffering can be averted in the process of undergoing a Colonoscopy. Coupled with an Endoscopy, stomach cancer and other problems may also be detected during the course of the procedures, thereby allowing for early interventionthatagaincancreatethechancetosave a life in real terms. Having seen so many people who thoughtallwasOK,onlytobedevastatedwhenthese procedures discovered not only malignant polyps, but in many cases metastasis having already taken place in the liver...I ama huge fan of the forewarned = forearmed principle. Without any doubt, prevention wherever possible via employing both a healthy lifestyle as well as these and other diagnostic procedures is the ideal path tobe in thebest possible position to detect and resist degenerative disease. Whilst certainly not inevitable that you will follow in the unfortunate tragic footsteps of your Dad & uncle, you will certainly also be wise to take charge of your healthbymakingnatural healthychoicesdaily.

to walk down the street to my office!). Thankfully I was able to help him to make a full recovery, with the pain being 100% resolved naturally. He quickly regained his energy, even receiving far more than he’d previously ever had once his healing had taken place. The pilot was then able to regain his licence, as well as to once again function at the high level required to maintain his vocation. This extreme case clearly demonstrates there indeed are natural answers to your plight. In defence of your physician, the classic problem when dealing with shingles doesn’t relate to a lack of duty of care. Rather it is the absence of education concerning both benefits & application of relevant Nutraceuticals & supplementation required that is the underlying problem. So please don’t be hard on her as resentment will only cause you more stress, whichwill in turn exacerbate your condition and also actually hinder the healing process. Now for the natural solution to your dilemma... In conjunction with Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Propolis will be a major blessing in your situation from both a topical as well as internal perspective. Together they will synergistically alleviate the pain in the nerve endings you are presently suffering, reduce the inflammation, whilst also serving to accelerate your healing. You will need to use both the tincture&creamon theblisters. Takeeachof the followingmorning&night: *2x Propolis 1000mg (NG) Plus 3 x 1 level teaspoon Vit C & Magnesium powder (CH) daily in Pure Cherry Juice. Finally, build up Organic Bee Pollen (AO) to 1 heaped tablespoon at the beginning & end of the day with ½ spoon (supplied) of Pure Fresh Royal Jelly in 20+ Red Gum Honey (WA). This regime makes for an integral part of an ongoing immune boosting anti-inflammatory preventative health strategy for those fortunate enough to have dodged the virus that will also offer added anti-viral protection. As always any medications you may be currently taking need to be stated & taken into consideration in order for any potential contraindication to be checked beforehand. * 1 xAlkoxyglycerols 1000mg (OH) * 1 xBio-availableQ10 150mg (AH) *2xBio-Circumin5400 (HOG) *4xSunChlorellaA500mg * 1 xGinseng4Energy (HOG)

© 2018 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 30 years experience in the field, Geoff has lectured with and to Doctors, Pharmacists & CMPractitioners concerning Natural Health strategieswith a reach into Asia & TheMiddle East. The author of many articles in national publications and founder of AUSTRALIA’S OWN which he has headed up for the past 23 years. He may be contacted on 1300 888 012

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