Study Investigates the Effects of Diet and Tissue Salts on Fibromyalgia Patients

November 8, 2017 By Alex Gellman

Investigating the Effects of Food and Tissue Salts in Improving Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Along with the help of a group of future Holistic Nutritionists, I initiated a study to explore the role of nutrition and homeopathic tissue salts in helping fibromyalgia patients to improve and relieve their symptoms.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE STUDY

20 subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a medical doctor participated in the study.

DURATION OF THE STUDY

A number (minimum of 6) consultation sessions are planned for each subject for a period of 6 months. At least one session per month is scheduled to discuss progress and improvement and monitor various health parameters.

WHAT ARE THE METHODS OF INVESTIGATION

Subjects will be treated with food and homeopathic tissue salts. Alternative therapies are also introduced in each session to address emotional and physical stress.The investigative methods used in the study are:

Clean Food Protocols

A personalised food protocol will be created for each subject to address the main aggravating factors in fibromyalgia: inflammation, body (tissue) toxicity, oxidative factors and stress. The protocol will be adjusted each session according to symptoms improvement and subject’s nutritional needs.

Iridology

The Physical and Emotional factors will be explored with this investigational tool. Subject’s physical state and unbalances are investigated as well as past traumatic events and stress factors are taken into consideration.

Homeopathic Remedies

Tissue Salts will be introduced in the second session as homeopathic remedies. The body loses minerals through stress, worry, bad nutrition, processed foods, electro-pollution (from cell phones, microwaves, computers), through environmental toxins (insecticides, pesticides, preservatives etc.), as well as exposure to heavy metals such as amalgam dental fillings, lead, aluminium and contaminated drinking water.

During periods of stress, poor diet, illness, and during pregnancy the balance of tissue salts in the body may change resulting in “deficiencies.

With application of the correct amounts of tissue salts, the body can heal and restore the balance.

Alternative Therapies

Alternative Therapies such as Dry Skin Brushing, Castor Oil Patches, Epsom Salts Bath, Coffee Enema, Aromatherapy, Chromotherapy, Journal Writing, Hot and Cold Therapy, Breathing and Thai Chi-Qigong exercises are introduced gradually during the study and their effect on symptoms relief and on the overall wellbeing of the subject is observed.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Decreased pain. By eliminating the inflammatory factors from food, eliminating all food allergens and lowering the toxicity of the body a decrease in the pain level is expected as well as increased mobility.
More energy. From a well-balanced and clean diet the lowering of the inflammation and toxicity and an increase in energy levels and stamina is expected.
Better sleep. Addressing body stress by reducing toxicity and inflammation as well as reducing the emotional charge is expected to induce more relaxation and better sleep patterns.
Better digestion. By eliminating food stressors and food allergens from the diet is expected to improve digestion, improve nutrient absorption and therefore lower body toxicity with beneficial results on improving fibromyalgia symptoms.
An overall wellbeing improvement is expected beside symptoms relief by this combination of nutritional, homeopathic and alternative therapies.

Study Initiator: Alex Gellman

Collaborators (in alphabetical order):

Alexandrina Rotaru
Annette Levine
Francis O’Toole
Mathew Bowskill
Nicole Smith

Dirty Dozen/H Post

May 7, 2017 By Alex Gellman

The Huffington Post recently reported findings on the top 12 most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables. How dismaying it is to read that apples are #1 on the list for pesticides. So much for “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”! The obvious solution would be to eat only organic produce, but the financial burden of doing so is prohibitive. Plus organic choices are sometimes just not available.

While we eat organically as much as possible, exposure to pesticides and environmental toxins is inevitable and that is why we should give our bodies an extra boost by detoxing occasionally. A detox regimen helps rejuvenate and energize and also facilitates weight loss if you feel you need to shed some pounds.

I have created a mini detox booklet that will give you a nice lift on all areas of life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The program will begin to bring things into balance. I prefer a gentle approach to cleansing rather than an aggressive one that may lead to health problems.

You can receive a copy of the helpful booklet by donating to Universal Oneness United Faith Canada (UOUFC), a charity that I am active in as a volunteer grief facilitator. UOUFC welcomes people of all faiths, and those with no faith to participate in special events that honour the beliefs of each individual. We seek to share wisdom, create harmony, enhance understanding and foster love, which is the universal oneness of all life.
Offered once a month, our free grief support group is designed to help heal the wounds of folks who may have experienced a significant loss. We offer support and education on dealing with grief and effectively working through the painful process. We offer empathy, education, and support. Your donation is deeply appreciated by the many lives we help!
You can make a donation here. Thanks and good health to you.

Here are the “top dirty dozen and 15 clean foods”:
1. Apples
2. Strawberries
3. Grapes
4. Celery
5. Peaches
6. Spinach
7. Sweet bell peppers
8. Nectarines – imported
9. Cucumbers
10. Cherry tomatoes
11. Snap peas – imported
12. Potatoes
Clean Fifteen:
1. Avocadoes
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapples
4. Cabbage
5. Sweet peas – frozen
6. Onions
7. Asparagus
8. Mangoes
9. Papayas
10. Kiwis
11. Eggplant
12. Grapefruit
13. Cantaloupe
14. Cauliflower
15. Sweet potatoes

Communication Matters

January 11, 2017 By Alex Gellman

Are you happy with how you communicate? Too afraid to speak up sometimes, or conversely, find yourself shouting loud to be heard and recognized? Can you engage others when expressing your ideas, or do you receive blank stares and mumbled responses?

I recently had a patient who complained of chronic sore throat that made her hoarse and uncomfortable. We determined after months of work, that she was channeling energy into repressing memories of abuse and not acknowledging fears and losses and this contributed to having her voice literally suppressed. By being honest and dealing with her issues her voice was freed and she was able to pursue her interest in singing and joined a choir.

Singing – an ideal therapy for the throat chakra, whether it’s done just for yourself in the shower or with an organized choir or band. Go for it. And try to be honest – it can be therapeutic, and here’s an amusing account of radical honesty.

Another easy throat remedy is the Back flower remedy: Holly. Take 7 drops for 7 days. Allow yourself to feel the real pain and acknowledge its source because that is what leads to the anger and frustration that disrupts your voice. And here’s a short quiz to rate your communication skills.

Simple Steps to a Cleaner and Better Functioning Body

March 2, 2014 By Alex Gellman

A Simple Detox Plan!

Munch ‘n’ Learn Event – Sat. March 22, 2014, 10:30am – 12:30pm

You change your car’s oil in the spring, isn’t it time you perform maintenance on your most important asset — your body! Attend this short info packed event to learn the simple steps to a cleaner and better functioning body!

Why Detox?

Lose excess weight
Reduce bloating
Improve energy
Clearer skin
Regular bowel movements/Improve digestion
Increase concentration & clarity

After this Munch & Learn you will know:

Why spring is the best time for a body detox
How to eliminate cellulite with a body cleanse
The amazing power of water
 The exact steps to a 3, 5, or 7 Day body detox …And so much more!

Iridology Reading Included!  Learn the key areas of your body to detoxify, discover your personality type, and find out the special gift(s) you were born with!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Alex Gellman PhD, DHM, ROHP, RNCP, RBC Alex Gellman is the Founder and Director of Toronto based Guru and Associates Wellness Inc . Established in 1996 Guru and Associates Wellness Inc has continued to keep the betterment of its patients as its main driving force. Alex is a sought after expert by print, radio and television media and can be recognized from her many television appearances such as on Style by Jury, Wedding SOS and BreakfastTelevision just to name a few.

Price includes lunch! Early Bird Ticket $28 to March 9 (Reg. price $32)

Date & Time: Saturday March 22, 2014, 10:30am – 12:30pm
 Location: SEVEN44 Restaurant and Lounge,  744 Mt. Pleasant Rd,Toronto, M4S 2N6 (Just South of Eglinton)

Questions? Please call Yvette at 416-785-6660 or email [email protected]

To purchase tickets: http://goo.gl/NbRke4

Free Webinar Tonight: Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load

February 24, 2014 By Alex Gellman

Learn the difference between glycemic index vs. glycemic load and the connection to inflammation, and:

How raised insulin levels and increased fat cells affect inflammation.
How diet can control insulin levels – exploring the effects of sugar and carbohydrates in food

Join us tonight, Monday Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Please RSVP ASAP to receive the link to this webinar. Wishing you good health and success on your road to weight loss.

Webinars are FREE – please forward to friends or family that could benefit from this service.

The Road to Happiness—Questions and Answers

January 27, 2014 By Alex Gellman

You’ve probably done some assessing as to how you feel physically recently. That’s why you’re here. Whether you’ve managed to take any steps towards a more optimum physique or physical wellbeing may be predicated on how you are feeling mentally.

How is your self-esteem? Are you able to keep a positive outlook? Feeling confident in general? Enjoying quality sleep? Any enlightening dreams? How’s your sex life? Do you have kids? If not, are you happy with that? And if you have offspring, how is your relationship with your child or children? Do you devote as much time to them as you think they need, and what about your needs? You may want that time with them more than you realize. How is your emotional health, and are you doing anything to increase your emotional quotient?

Wow, the questions are endless and all worth contemplating but oddly enough, studies have shown that silencing all the questions through a mindful exercise of meditation can actually alleviate that nagging “seasonal affective disorder” and deeper-rooted depression.

Meditation, like everything else, improves with daily practice.

And while practice makes perfect there may be more to it than that.

No less an expert than Anders Ericsson, the Florida State University psychologist whose research on expertise spawned the 10,000-hour rule of thumb, says, “You don’t get benefits from mechanical repetition, but by adjusting your execution over and over to get closer to your goal.” “You have to tweak the system by pushing,” he adds, “allowing for more errors at first as you increase your limits.”

The main predictor of success is deliberate practice – persistent training to which you give your full concentration rather than just your time, often guided by a skilled expert, coach, or mentor. It’s a qualitative difference in how you pay attention, not a quantitative measure of clocking in the hours.

There seems to be a fine line between total focus and the structured approach to letting go of focus and structure through meditation. Regardless, if you want to reap the benefits of meditation, take some coaching and then practice properly as much as possible, as regularly as possible.

This holds true for any undertaking. What is it you seek right now? Ahh, more questions, eternally, more questions. Look here for answers – and within.

Home is Where the Heart Is – but Only if You Make it So.

January 19, 2014 By Alex Gellman

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Is 2014 the year to make your home a priority? Is it time to make your abode more than just a place to hang your hat? Do you need to change locale, go bigger, or downsize? Maybe de-cluttering is in order? Uprooting is a big decision and shouldn’t be spur of the moment, so take some time now to prioritize.

My suggestion in this area for 2014 is to draw up a floor plan of your residence to analyze the space. Plan to de-clutter and give away anything you haven’t used in a year and get rid of broken or “past the due date” items. (Such items can block the flow of energy.) Don’t try to do it all in one day. Plan out a section per week. We only have so much energy and time so use it wisely, making sure to still fit in time for pleasures, creativity and rest.

Take six months or so for this process and then evaluate how you feel about your place. You may find your outlook for your future living arrangements may be very different from what it is today. To help this cleansing of the soul process,I recommend the Bach flower remedy walnut. Take 3 drops for three days or every time you undertake de-cluttering a section of your house.

Creativity Can Free You From the Doldrums

January 15, 2014 By Alex Gellman

It’s 2 weeks into the New Year and are your resolutions already falling by the wayside? Well, it’s early in the game, so rather than obsess and despair, why not try to connect with your creativity?

Get up off the couch and indulge your curiousity and go somewhere you’ve never been – perhaps a museum or art gallery or just an area of town you’ve never visited. Or, attend a lecture on a topic about which you know nothing, or – the internet puts the world at your doorstep – so even just listen to a few TEDTalks.

It’s winter and you may be stuck inside a lot so make that a blessing by expanding your universe with creative expression. It may be as simple as putting pen to paper to recount an amusing or annoying episode from your day. Or consider taking a class on photography or drawing or painting or dance. Or try some free form poetry, or even just craft a friendly email to someone you care about – go ahead, make their day! (and you will!). A little creative exploration of your creativity can energize you during the long dark winter and help you find your path to realizing your dreams. Find the light inside and go for it.

Let Go of the Past, Connect with Yourself, to Wake Up, and be Present

January 4, 2014 By Alex Gellman

Step 1: Deal with Sibling Rivalry

Do you have a relationship at all with your siblings? Carrying the weight of family grievances that reach back to your childhood can compromise your health today by literally becoming extra weight around your middle. That weight around the middle is known as visceral fat and is now a leading benchmark to evaluate your predisposition toward chronic illness..

The greatest gift you can give yourself is to let that weight go – i.e. both physically and mentally. In fact you may have to tackle the mental part before the physical will budge.

This is a great affirmation to shoot for in your quest to realize your new year’s resolutions. An effective tool for you to gain self knowledge that will facilitate your personal growth, is to take the Enneagram Test. Check here to learn more about your personality at the Enneagram Institute World Headquarters site.

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