Are You Absorbing Oils and Fats?

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Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor and this article should not replace professional medical care

Most people have heard how important it is to have good oils and fats in their diet.  It is widely accepted that oils are imperative for:

• Brain and Organ Function
• Hormone Health
• Healthy Skin, Eyes and Bones
• Proper Metabolism
• Mood Stabilization
• Energy
• Reproductive Health

The problem is that most people think that if they are taking a supplement or eating foods high in oil then they are getting what they need.  Unfortunately many people do not absorb oils and fat properly.  If this is true for you, then no matter how much oil supplementation you do, your body simply can't use the oil.

I have given many lymphatic massages in the last 15 years.  Each year, more and more clients come to me in despair.  Some just have a feeling that something is wrong with their health but their physicians can't find anything.  Others, have auto-immune illness and are trying to find ways to feel better.

When I touch healthy clients there is a different feel to their skin and muscle tone then clients with auto-immune type problems.  I am starting to believe that people with these types of illnesses are simply not absorbing oils properly.

In the 1950's, Dr Budwig, a cancer doctor in Europe, noticed that her patients were not absorbing oils and hypothesized that this was a crucial factor in their developing cancer.  She developed a diet that included her own unique concoction, designed to deliver flax seed to the body instantly.  She reports that many people with tumors and degenerative disease have been radically helped by this diet.

Recently I have had several clients with chronic health issues try the Budwig concoction and I am starting to see improvement in overall health when this is eaten on a fairly regular basis.  Regularity is important as it can take some time to get the body balanced after severe deprivation.

Here is the recipe for the Budwig concoction, or as she calls it, muesli.

I personally add a scoop of Trader Joe's powdered Super Green drink to mine.  The green makes it look less than appetizing but the combination seems to really increase my overall energy levels

Also this recipe has many substitution options which I am not listing but should be easy enough to find with an online search.

Customized Cottage Cheese Flax Seed Oil Recipe:

Ingredients:
3 TB Spoons Organic Flax Seed Oil
6 TB Spoons Organic Cottage Cheese (Do not use nonfat.  I use low fat)
2 TB Spoons Fresh Ground Organic Flax Seeds
Non Sugar Flavoring to hide the taste of of the Flax Seed

Directions:
Using an immersion hand-held blender(a stick-shaped mixer)blend the cottage cheese with the flax seed oil until the oil is no longer separated.

Grind the flax seeds in a coffee grinder and add to the mixture.  (Flax seeds must be used within 20 minutes after grinding or they start to breakdown.)

Add your flavoring.

Add one scoop of Trader Joe's powdered Super Green Drink*  Mix well.

*The Super Green Drink is optional but if you are not absorbing oils, chances are that you are not absorbing many nutrients.  This green drink tastes good and is a great way to get your nutrients.

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Why and How: Castor Oil Packing

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This article should not be a substitute for professional medical care

By Jan Olds, Licensed Massage Therapist

I intend for this to be one in a series of several pieces on the use of Castor oil. My purpose for writing this blog is to give clients a working knowledge of the physical body that is easy to understand. With that in mind...this article may not be the most comprehensive but it will give you a place to start.

The mention of Castor oil often conjures up images of torture and punishment for many people. My mom was often forced to drink it as a little girl and had nothing good to say about it. Mussolini used it to torture political prisoners. Yet for all of its bad press...Castor oil is a unique substance with deep healing properties and has been used by healers for many years.

It has a very peculiar chemical composition. Almost 90 percent of the fatty acid in the Castor oil is made up of something unique called ricinoleic acid. This acid is not found in any other known substance on the planet. Ricinoleic acid is highly poisonous and this may be why it is so effective in correcting the lymphostasis I talked about in previous postings.

What is so exciting about Castor oil is that it can be used externally in a variety of areas and has been shown to gently detox that area and stimulate deep lymphatic flow. This is done by using something called a Castor oil pack on various body locations. The following is a list of the way Castor oil packs have most commonly been used:

• Gently detox and stimulate the liver
• Reduce liver and gallstones
• Reduce inflammation
• Improve lymphatic circulation
• Improve intestinal disorders
• Increase eliminations
• Improve nutritional assimilation
• Reduce arthritis
• Relieve Pain
• Reduce Headaches
• Reduce Bursitis
• Optimize nerve networking
• Treat bunions and calluses
• Treat Warts
• Hatch Parasite Eggs (Aids in eliminating them)

Some have claimed that Castor oil can be used to treat cancerous tumors as well...but this is controversial and I have not done enough research to stand behind an opinion. Please remember that I am not a doctor and that it is not legal for me to make any medical claim. My advice should not be a substitute for professional medical care.

How to Make a Castor Oil Pack

Materials:

• Wool Flannel (Wool Flannel works best but 4x4 gauze can be used)
• Castor Oil
• Plastic covering (to keep from staining anything...can use a grocery sack or plastic wrap)
• Heat source such as a heating pad or hot water bottle

Tip: If you use the wool flannel sold for Castor oil packing the instructions are on the package

Steps:

1. Prepare your material and fold it to desired thickness

(When determining how thick to fold your material first assess the location as

different locations require different thicknesses. For example if you are packing

a joint or a place on the arm/hand/foot/head it will not require much thickness

because the area is shallow. For the core of the body several layers are required

for maximum absorption.)

2. Put Castor oil in a warm water bath (crock pot works nicely)

3. Soak the material with the oil until it is saturated but not dripping

4. Place the pack on the desired area

5. Cover with plastic to keep staining to a minimum

6. Put heat source on top of pack for about an hour

Using a pack from 5-7 days in a row is recommended to treat a particular condition or for detoxing. To increase blood circulation use the pack three times a week for three months and repeat if/as needed.

Where to place your Castor oil pack:

• Right side of the abdomen under the ribcage to stimulate and detox the liver.
• Just under the liver (right side of abdomen approximately 3-6 finger widths below the ribcage to increase small intestine's ability to capture nutrients from food.
• Left side of abdomen just under rib cage to stimulate and detox the spleen and boost your immune system
• Left side of abdomen 5-8 finger widths below the ribcage to detox and stimulate transverse colon. This is an optimal placement for hatching parasite eggs.
• Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains.
• Anywhere in mid/lower abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders.
• Lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts.
• Lower back, shoulder or any body location where you are experiencing pain.

Helping you to select a location based on what I can palpate is something I routinely offer during the course of a massage.

Warning:

Castor oil is brilliant for increasing flow. If you are bleeding...it will increase the bleeding. It is generally not recommended for use during menstruation. Do not use if your are pregnant or nursing. Use on cancer tumors is controversial...until I know better I would caution against it. I do not recommend drinking it...it is very gentle when used externally but used internally it can be quite violent. It will probably make you tired the first few times that you use it so I recommend scheduling your packing when you have some down time.

If you have questions feel free to give me a call at 801-856-1474

Happy Packing!

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copyright © 2010 Essential Stillpoint

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Hello...for those of you that know me...you know how passionate I am about the lymphatic system and how I believe it holds the keys to deep...miraculous and integrated healing in the body. I love doing lymph massage. I give all of my new clients a standard lymph lecture...which is simply an introduction in lay man's terms to what I believe is this most powerful system in the body.

I started this blog so I could explore my beliefs and hypothesis about things I am learning without always having scientific "proof." On my website (http//www.essentialstillpint.com) I aim to have articles that are accepted by the medical community...but acceptance is only a small part of the story and can and often does limit the vast healing that is readily available. In Western medicine there is an addiction to understanding everything first before it can be valid. Often I find that for many scholars...the fact that something works does not have much weight if the mind can not be sated. This blog will have some purely factual entries but will include a healthy helping of raw editorial. I encourage you to join in the conversation.

Even though most of what I will share has sound scientific reasoning....I will make sure to identify when I am asserting something in which I do not possess the western standard of scientific proof.

I love talking about lymph and am excited to explore it in a dynamic forum with you!

Until Next Time,
Jan

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