An autoimmune disease is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. One or more organ or tissue types can be affected including blood vessels, red blood cells, joints, muscles, connective tissue, skin, and endocrine glands, such as the thyroid or pancreas. What causes the immune system to […]
Anti-Yeast Therapy and Autism
The healthy gut contains both yeast and good bacteria, in balance with each other. Common “good” bacteria, also called beneficial bacteria, are lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium, And don’t panic if you see it on your test, but bacteria like e-coli exist in the normal gut. Bacteria share space in the intestinal tract with the yeast. There […]
The Transpersonal Therapist and Fasting
Fasting requires a strong will, determination and physical endurance. Because of this, fasting is not appropriate for everyone. A therapist familiar with spiritual practices, psychotherapy and the nuances of fasting can support the faster throughout the process. In order for a therapist to recommend fasting to a client, the therapist and client should have considerable […]
Fasting and Asthma
Fasting has long been associated with asthma, although not always in a curative way. The ancient practice of Ayurveda contends that excessive fasting can cause asthma, particularly in conjunction with other habits, such as over-eating and consuming cold foods. Ayurveda also recommends water-only fasting as a treatment for asthma, but in intervals of three days […]