Vitiligo, Summer and Your Perfect Health.

 

 Vitiligo

 

 I hope everyone is having a great summer thus far. I'm a Traditional Naturopath who had vitiligo from very early childhood through adulthood. I began researching the disease as a teen and learned to correct imbalances in my body with nature based foods, herbals, oils and other naturally healthful lifestyle choices. My research in a support group in the '90s gave me some valuable information on the fact that people with vitiligo are unique and the disease responds differently in every person. I also educated people with vitiligo on the importance of understanding that vitiligo is not a cosmetic disorder. Vitiligo is an autoimmune/genetic disease that coincides with other autoimmune diseases, dysfunctions and imbalances. In recognizing those who are comfortable in their own skin, I encourage all people with vitiligo to listen to your body. We tend to have a lot of imbalances that may not necessarily show up in standard medical tests, or that many practitioners may ignore. if something feels 'off,' don't allow anyone to convince you that you're okay. You know your body better than anyone. Listen to it carefully, for it is the most sophisticated machine that will alert you to dysfunction through sickness, skin problems, hair loss, sluggishness, indigestion, itching, mental fog and other signs. Always know that our bodies are very good at saying, Hey! I'm not okay right now! Please, take care of me, for I'm the only body you will ever get.
Have a great weekend and a safe summer. 

 

 

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Vitiligo & Prevailing Myths by Naturopath Kee

Vitiligo and Prevailing Myths By Naturopath Kee

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Myth: My doctor says I should avoid the sun.

Response:  Sunshine is good for your general health and good for your vitiligo. Avoiding the sun robs you of life sustaining properties needed to sustain life and health. Studies show that people with vitiligo are at no higher risk of cancers than the general population. Further, vitiligo skin is protected from deadly melanoma, because the melanocytes are not producing melanin. Melanin is necessary to produce melanoma. The dangers of using sunblocks, as opposed to sunscreens is, you’re at higher risk of certain cancers, your skin is not able to make vitamin D3, you lose the benefit of mood enhancing endorphins and you’re encouraging your skin to lighten when avoiding the sun. Those UV blocking clothing are equally dangerous and useless. If you burn easily, wear a hat and cover up with light colored clothing that filter, not block the sun.

Myth: People with vitiligo should avoid citrus, apple cider vinegar and fermented foods.

Response: People with vitiligo need citrus, apple cider vinegar and other fermented foods to help aid sluggish digestion and to encourage healthy stomach acid levels.

Myth: Spicy foods worsen vitiligo.

Response: Spicy foods like peppers actually encourage circulation and blood flow, which benefits people with vitiligo. Spices are nature’s medications. They actually serve several healing purposes, including ensuring oxygen, nutrients and red blood cells getting to those dormant melanocytes to help stimulate pigmentation.

Myth: Vitiligo cells, or melanocytes, are dead.

Response: Melanocytes in those with vitiligo are not dead. The cells are dormant.

Myth: Protopic, Elidel, steroid creams and other immune-suppresant drugs “cure” vitiligo.

Reponse: Immune suppressing drugs are like dams that keep water from flowing. These drugs suppress the immune system so that it does not work at all, which may provide temporary relief in the form of regaining color; however, most of my clients who have tried immune suppressing drugs tend to have far more vitiligo that those who have not suppressed their immune responses. On the other hand, clients who have not used immune suppressing drugs tend to regain pigment easier and they tend to retain the color gained, when following the lifestyle changes and vitiligo regimen.

Habits of Clients Who Successfully Heal

Successful Habits of Clients Who Heal

By Naturopath Kee

There are some very important lessons to learn when it comes to healing.  People who successfully heal tend to have certain qualities, like reading and following instructions. If you have more than a few questions about any given disease and the leading expert in the field has written a book, take the time and resources to buy the book and actually read it. Keep it as a reference for any questions or issues that may come up in the future.

Successful people actually follow the regimen. They adhere to the suggested per day usage of therapies; they get outside for healing sun and mild exercise; they drink sufficient water daily; they juice and/or make healthful smoothies; and they eat to live, as opposed to living to eat.
Live foods promote life. Fresh, raw, local, in season plant-based foods sustain life. Make your local farmers; market your pharmacy. 
 The most important attribute of clients who successfully heal is perseverance. They stick with it. They use products as directed. They make the necessary lifestyle changes. They get results!
Many clients don't get sunlight, either because they are working during the day, or they believe the myth that people with vitiligo should avoid the sun. Most unfortunate, because sunlight is essential to health and life. If plants do not get sufficient sunlight stimulation, they die. The same with humans. The sun powers our health. The sun is necessary for us to make our own vitamin D via the skin. We cannot be healthy without sunlight. Synthetic light therapy does not provide the full healing powers of natural sunlight's healing rays. We suggest at least 30 minutes per day of healing sun. If you burn easily, cover up with lightweight, light colored clothing and hats. Using UVB blocking creams, oils and clothing is dangerous to your health! We are not vampires. We are not allergic to the sun! It's a myth that far too many medical doctors continue to perpetuate. 
For those who are not getting sufficient sun to stimulate pigmentation and cannot afford UVB therapy or laser therapy should consider joining a gym like Planet Fitness. For a $20 a month fee, two people can go to the gym, and more importantly, one can use the red light therapy, which helps to heal and repair skin. The red light therapy also helps to lift the mood and to retard the aging process. There is no substitute for natural sunlight; however, you can subsidize sun therapy with alternative light therapies.
For clients who struggle with degenerative or autoimmune diseases, getting rid of milk and other animal products is highly suggested. Opt instead for gluten-free whole grains and seeds that are packed with proteins and nutrients, as well as high protein plants such as avacado and hemp. If you replace foods from cans, bags, boxes and plastics with fresh fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, your body will heal and repair itself. It will cast off weight faster and it will reverse aging and illnesses that medical doctors claim are impossible to improbable to reverse. 
Commit to healing. Take charge of your health issues. Juice live produce, make smoothies with hemp powder and spirulina instead of whey, take a walk in the healing sun daily, even if the skies are overcast or cloudy, laugh out loud and love with all the passion you can muster. 
This is the recipe for healing. You can do it! Let's get to it! 

Traditional Naturopath Kee

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