USA Vitiligo Expert & Author, Traditional Naturopath Kee specializes in vitiligo treatment, eczema, anti-aging, herbology, homeopathy, nutrition and general skin care for men, women, children, babies and pets.
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Kee holds an ND from Clayton College of Natural Health.
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I encourage clients to spend at least 30 minutes per day in the healing sun.
Dermatologists have wrongfully admonished people with vitiligo to avoid the sun since I was a child. And long before that. Like all living things, the sun is our life source. We need sufficient sunlight to thrive, grow and be healthy. We need sunlight to stimulate pigment and to synthesize vitamin D. Sunshine is Nature's healer.
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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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.
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!
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Improve
Your Digestion and Nutrient Assimilation with 10 Simple Lifestyle Changes
By Naturopath Kee
Avoid antacids,
especially if you have acid reflux. Acid reflux is often a sign of low hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Add more fermented foods
to your diet, such as apple cider vinegar, organic red wine and brown rice
vinegar.
Increase your citrus
intake, with lemons and limes in water, tea and in freshly made lemonade,
sweetened with grade B maple syrup or coconut crystals.
Juice and eat raw,
organic fresh fruits and vegetables daily. The live enzymes help to break down
foods and increase nutrient absorption.
Drink aloe vera juice
daily, to heal the gut and encourage good digestion.
Increase your intake of
helpful bacteria with coconut kefir, fermented cabbage and supplements.
Add bacteria and parasite
zapping foods and herbs to your diet, such as walnuts and herbs such as oregano
and basil.
Drink pure water between
meals, to flush out impurities and increase your metabolism.
Eat fresh salads daily,
with dressing made with olive oil, lemon, garlic, cayenne and herbs.
Supplement with holy basil and picrorrhiza daily, Omega 3s while detoxifying the liver at
least twice a year. I detox every season.
You will be amazed at how
the acid reflux, bloating, gas, constipation and other digestive related
maladies improve with these simple to implement lifestyle changes.
Your overall health will
also improve with less taxing on the organs, digestive tract and metabolism,
while improving health with better nutrient absorption and assimilation. These
changes also help to cleanse the blood and move stagnation in the body.