ROYAL JELLY

Nature`s Vital Energy

            It has been found that Royal Jelly helps give the queen bee a great vitality which not only allows her to make thousands of eggs daily but also give her a longevity of up to 30 times that of bees which don`t feed on this nectar. Biologists and apiculturists have done studies to see if this product which does so much for the Queen Bee can have positive results for humans as well. They have found that they produce superb results of vitality and health.

            The Queen Bee increases to 2000 times its original weight in its first week of life, doubling its length in the same period, and reaching its maturity in less time than the drones. Once the larva that will become Queen Bee has been chosen, only  she can feed on the royal jelly, nourishment which brings great fortitude, vitality, and longevity.

            Royal Jelly is a milky-white, gelatin-like substance that is produced by the worker bees through a gland that is found in its phalanx. No one knows for certain all of the beneficial effects, but what is known is that in humans it produces great vitality and cellular rejuvenation.

            It has been found that Royal Jelly possesess a large amount of Acetylcholine. This substance is one of the principal transmitters of nerve impulses. The absence of this neurochemical can bring as a consequence many disorders to the nervous system.

Composition of Royal Jelly :

Various :

            1. Moisture .......................................... 24.55%

            2. Nitrogen ........................................... 4.58%

            3. Protein .............................................. 30.62%

            4. Ash  .................................................. 2.34%

            5. Dextrose ............................................ 11.70%

            6. Saccharides .......................................  3.55%

            7. Extracts ............................................. 15.22%

            8. pH ..................................................... 3.7 – 3.9 %

            9. Folic Acid .......................................... ..... ......

Minerals :

            - Manganese                                                    - Magnesium

            - Calcium                                                         - Silicone

            - Chloride                                                        - Iron

            - Sodium                                                          - Aluminium

            - Potassium                                                      - Copper

            - Chromium                                                     - Zinc

            - Sulfur                                                                        - Cobalt

            - Phosporus                                                      - Strontium

Vitamins :

            Vitamin B5 ........................................... 200mg

            Niacin ................................................... 59 – 150 mg

            Inositol .................................................. 100 mg

            Vitamin B2 ............................................ 8 – 19 mg

            Vitamin B6 ............................................ 2.4 – 8 mg

            Vitamin B1 ............................................ 2 – 6 mg

            Vitamin H .............................................. 0.7 – 3 mg

            Folic Acid .............................................. 0.2 – 0.35 mg

            Vista. C, D ............................................. Traces

                                                         *(microgram per gram)            

            It also contains the 8 essential amino acids as well as the 10 secondary amino acids.

            Royal Jelly was made popular after an article in the press which talked about the rapid recovery of Pope Pious XII after Dr. Ricardo Galeazzi gave him Royal Jelly to strengthen and revitalize him.

            This was described at the Second International Congress of Biogenetics. This article caused many people to try the substance, but its high price made it impossible to be consumed in large quantities.

            The lack of availabilityof this product and its high price delayed its widespread use, but traditional doctors cannot deny that Royal Jelly improves the general state of the body, increases mental and physical capacity, and thereby increases optimism and good humor.

            It improves sight in older people and has a favorable influence on angina pectorius, ulcers, arteriosclerosis, anemia, depression and asthenia.

            If this weren`t enough, it is a strong aphrodisiac. It also reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood , promoting a temporary increase in metabolism from 2.4 to 2.6%.

            It has been found that Royal Jelly stimulates the endocrine gland (read Hadhanyi`s article “The So-Called Bee Hormone” Pub. Disch. Medical Journal, 1985) and has been successful in the eradication of whooping cough and tuberculosis, especially in cases of children. It also helps in cases of bronchitis, migraines, upset stomachs, nervous disorders, bladder and stomach illnesses, and also fatigue caused by the malfunctioning of the endocrine gland.

            Due to this wide variety of medical uses, Royal Jelly is without a doubt the perfect nutrient of a thousand uses. The amount that should be taken varies between 250 and 500 milligrams daily. When combined with Ginseng it has great vitalizing and rejuvenating properties. There have been studies done in different parts of the world which have proven the efficiency of Royal Jelly in :

Antibiotic Action :

it`s power as a bacterial antibiotic has been proven, working on various type of bacteria, especially on Koch`s baccilus, staphylococcus, E. Coli, and Eberth`s bacillus, responsible for many serious infections like tuberculosis or anthra.

Investigations done by Dr. Joseph Vittek of the Bratislava Medical School concluded “Royal Jelly has a strong antibacterial and antiviral action principally against Streptococcus, E. Coli, and Staphylococcus”. (read articles “Summary of Investigation of the Antibiotic Properties of Royal Jelly” by Gautrelet Lizuka, H., and “Studies on Royal Jelly, Antibiotic Actions on Royal Jelly” Japanese Soc. 1964 Part III)

Cell Reconstruction :

Russian scientists have found significant amounts of Ribonucleic Acid (RNA and DNA) which are the essence of the cells.

General Reconstitution :

It has been proven to have special benefits for people of advanced age, adults with chronic fatigue, people who are weak or depressed. On these types of cases it works as a great energizer, giving them the desire to live full and happy lives.

There is also improvement in memory and sight as well as in arteriosclerosis and a decrease in cases of angina pectoris. In children, as demonstratedat the Biology Congress of Bologna in 1956, doses of just 50 mg. daily increased the weight of premature babies, as well as improving intellectual and bone development. (regarding this subject, read the book, “The Advance of Nutrition” by Dr. Roger J. Williams, Ph.D in Biochemistry at the University of Texas)

Strengthening The Nervous System :

It has been found that Royal Jelly improves the nervous system through its chemical properties. It is excellent for nervousness, depression, stress, and memory loss.

Increasing Fertility and Decreasing Impotency :

Royal Jelly has an interesting effect in these cases, both in men and women, having the effect of an aphrodisiac due to all the hormones that it contains. Dr. Henry Hey of France found that Royal Jelly contains the hormone gonadotrophic which activates and improves the sexual glands.

Skin Diseases :

It is useful to improve the condition of dry skin, acne, and psoriasis, and at the same time to avoid and correct the formation of wrinkles. Aesthetically, it has a general rejuvenating effect, achieving an increases of the mammary gland in cases of small development of firming in the case of sagging.

Hair Loss

The special wealth of B Complex vitamins is perhaps the reason for its positive effect of hair growth, especially due to the large amount of pantothenic acid that it contains.

Arthritis :

An experiment was done with 30 patients who suffered from arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The results were that 14 of those who suffered from arthritis had lasting relief of their symptoms. (read “Seven Secrets From the Beehive for Health”)

Tumors :

The presence of phosporamino lipid, an unsaturated fatty acid, in a proportion of 0.43 percent, gives it anti-tumor properties which should be taken into consideration.

Other Illnesses :

It is used in duodenal ulcers, fractures, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, and in sports to achieve better scores and to help the body recuperate faster. It also improves the natural defenses, in addition to :

            - an effective stimulating action

            - increasing the resistance to physical and mental fatigue

            - helping control the appetite

            - regulating the action of the cardiovascular and neurovegetative systems

            - improving colds and bronchitis symptoms

            - softening and regenerating skin cells

Guide to Natural Remedies for Health and Well Being

BEE POLEN

Guide to Natural Remedies for Health and Well Being

            Bee polen and honey are the only food sources found that contain the 22 nutrients required for balanced nutrition, and thus for complete health.

Vitamins :

-  Pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene)

-  Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) ..... 9,2 mg../gr

-  Vitamin B2 ...................... 18,5 mg../gr

-  Vitamin B3 ...................... 200 mg../gr

-  Vitamin B5 ...................... 200 mg../gr

-  Vitamin B6 ....................... 5 mg../gr

-  Vitamin B12

-  Vitamin C

-  Vitamin D

-  Vitamin E

-  Vitamin H

-  Folic Acid

-  Pantothenic Acid

Minerals :

-  Phosporus

-  Iron

-  Copper

- Calcium

-  Potassium

-  Manganese

-  Sulfur

-  Sodium

-  Titanium

-  Zinc

-  Iodine

-  Boron

-  Nickel

In addition to the Vitamins and Minerals, bee polen and honey contain :

-          Fatty acids

-          Pigments

-          3 to 20% moisture

-          Waxes and resins

-          Growth steroids

-          Amino acids

-          Aminas, lecithin, nucleic acids, flavenoids

-          Phenol acid

35 grams of bee polen daily fulfills the body`s daily requirement of protein. 28 minerals have been found in the body, of which 14 are vital. Bee polen contains all 28.

“in order for the body to correctly utilize bee polen and to be assimilated by the intestine, it needs to be micronized, that is, ground up into extremely small particles. It should also be mixed perfectly to obtain a homogenous blend of pollen of all the region`s flowers. This way it will have an equal amount of all the nutritional components. These nutritional components contained in the pollen depend on the type of flower the bee gathers the pollen from.”

From a practical point of view, it has been found that the beneficial effects of bee polen help by :

-  Regulating the appetite, reestablishing lots appetite in cases of anorexia, as well as regulating it in cases of obesity

-  Regulating how the intestine functions, combating diarrhea and improving digestion

-  Eliminating feelings of fatigue and tiredness, and cerebral and muscular weakness

-  Controling aging of the genital and urinary systems

-  Acting as an antibiotic against microorganisms like typhoid and salmonella

-  Acting as a regulator of blood pressure, strengthening blood vessels and, in general, the whole cardiovaskular system

PENDAMPINGAN PASIEN KEMOTERAPI

PENDAMPINGAN PASIEN KEMOTERAPI

Disadur dari : http://Livestrong.com

Proses Pendampingan:

            Proses pengobatan kemoterapi adalah hal yang paling sulit dilalui pada pasien kanker terutama apabila recovery (penyembuhan) berlangsung lambat. Sebab pasien akan berhadapan dengan ketidakpastian dalam kelangsungan hidupnya. Perlunya pendamping sebagai teman yang dapat membantu dalam menjalani proses kemoterapi dan membuat harapan hidup menjadi lebih lama.

Langkah 1 :

            Sebagai pendamping perlu menahan diri untuk tidak terlalu `mencampuri` apa yang dilakukan pasien (tidak terlalu berdekatan pada saat menjalani kemo), memberikan `ruang` bagi pasien untuk merenung dengan proses pemikirannya sendiri, namun memastikan bahwa kita selalu ada di sana dan siap apabila sewaktu-waktu pasien membutuhkan.

 Langkah 2 :

            Merencanakan jadwal harian dengan flexible yang berguna apabila sewaktu-waktu pasien membutuhkan.

Langkah 3 :

            Merencanakan masa depan bersama/cita-cita melakukan sesuatu bersama di masa depan. Hal ini sangat membantu pasien, karena akan memiliki harapan dan semangat hidup dalam menjalani pengobatan.

Langkah 4 :

            Membantu pasien dalam pekerjaan-pekerjaan domestik (berbelanja, mengantar jemput anak, dsb.)

Langkah 5 :

            Bersedia menemani pada saat kemoterapi. Mulai mengantar, menjemput, serta mendampingi pada saat di dalam ruangan kemoterapi.

Langkah 6 :

            Melakukan olah raga ringan bersama, misalnya berjalan-jalan, yoga, maupun kegiatan ibadah bersama.

EFEK EMOSIONAL PADA PASIEN DENGAN KEMOTERAPI

            Efek emosional pada kemoterapi berhubungan dengan proses pengobatan yang dijalani dan faktor eksternal, misalnya keluarga, pekerjaan, dan kehidupan sosial. Tingkat stress yang dialami pasien tergantung pada dukungan dari faktor eksternal, tingkat harapan kesembuhan, dan metode yang digunakan oleh Rumah Sakit dengan kombinasi antara pengobatan kemoterapi dan konseling psikososial.

            Pengobatan kemoterapi dan emosi pasien saling berhubungan sebab berkaitan dengan harapan kelangsungan hidup dari pasien. Pilihan untuk menjalani pengobatan kemoterapi tidak berakhir dengan hanya 1 dosis pengobatan saja. Dan biasanya pasien sering mengalami emosi yang berat terutama bila proses penyembuhan berjalan lambat. Efek samping lainnya seperti Insomnia, mudah marah, berat badan turun, rambut rontok, dan menurunnya kualitas kehidupan seksual bisa membuat pasien frustasi.

            Akibat kemo lainnya adalah penurunan kemampuan kognitif (kecerdasan/kemampuan berpikir) dari penderita. American Cancer Society menyarankan perlunya kombinasi antara pengobatan kemoterapi dengan terapi psikosial (psikiater, psycho terapist, pekerja sosial, sex teraphist).

            Efek emosional antara lain : pemarah, ketakutan, depresi, mengisolasi diri, dan gelisah berlebihan. Solusi : adanya psycho education melalui melalui konseling psikologis, support session (suatu sesi yang dibuat bersama-sama dengan pasien lain/pasien yang sudah beberapa kali menjalani kemo/pasien yang sudah selesai kemo/sudah sembuh), serta kegiatan yang lebih mendekatkan diri kepada Tuhan.