SANHA SPRAWLING IN THE CARRION GUTTER

‘THE HALAAL CERTIFYING BODIES ARE
NOT TO BE TRUSTED.” (Mufti A.K.Hoosein)
In response to a brother who sought the Shariah’s ruling
pertaining to the chickens which SANHA and the gamut of
carrion bodies halaalize, Mufti A.K.Hoosein said:
• Rainbow slaughters approximately 300,000
chickens a day.
• There are 8 or 9 slaughterers handling this huge
amount of chickens.
• Thus, each killer has to recite the Tasmiyah more
than 30,000 times.
• Chickens are fed carrion, i.e. dead chickens which are
converted into feed.
• Therefore it is not permissible to consume these
chickens
• None of the certifying bodies can be trusted.
The stance of Haqq adopted by Mufti A.K.Hoosein, which
constrained him to broadcast the true position of the carrion
chickens which SANHA halaalizes, has caused brainhaemorrhaging convulsions for Sanha’s Navlakhi and his boss,
the faasiq E.B.Lockhat.

In a flabby, but desperate response to Mufti A.K.Hoosein, SANHA made some exceedingly stupid and puerile statements which as usual are its brand of skullduggery since SANHA sidesteps the actual charges and seeks to deflect
the minds of Muslims from the reality by means of obfuscation with issues unrelated to the basis on which Mufti A.K.Hoosein condemned the carrion chickens which SANHA certifies as ‘halaal’.

Insha-Allah, we shall respond and refute every stupidity
which SANHA has disgorged in its desperate attempt to
vindicate its carrion position.
(1) In its response, SANHA avers: “The Halaal poultry
slaughter process at Rainbow and commercial abattoirs of the
like was initiated and/or endorsed by Ulama Institutions and
leading Islamic scholars of the past the likes of the marhoom
Mufti Shafi r.a., Moulana Ansaari r.a., Moulana Omarjee r.a.,
Moulana Sema r.a., Mufti Ebrahim Sanjalvi r.a., Mufti Bashir
Sanjalvi r.a., Moulana Yunus r.a., Mufti Ahmmad Mia r.a.  ,including many leading contemporary Ulama.”

 

Extract fom SANHA SPRAWLING IN THE CARRION  GUTTER

By
MUJLISUL ULAMA OF S.A.
P.O. BOX 3393 PORT ELIZABETH,
6056 SOUTH AFRICA

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Abnormally large ‘super cows’ being manufactured by Frankenscientists for beef production

 

by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer

(NaturalNews) Did you know that some varieties of beef on the market today come from cattle that has been deliberately modified to grow abnormally large muscles for beef production? A recent segment aired by the National Geographic Channel offers a glimpse into the eerie production of so-called “super cows,” which intentionally bear a defective gene that allows them to grow atypically large with a “double muscle” build.

This somewhat “mutant” cattle breed is officially known as the Belgian Blue, and its origins date back to the early 1800s when Belgian scientists and farmers decided to breed native cattle with Shorthorn and possibly Charolais cattle varieties to create a stronger and more beefy crossbreed. Over time, cattle breeders would select the strongest and largest animals of each variety and breed them together to create allegedly superior offspring.

“Selective breeding … is used by farmers to enhance desirable characteristics in their animals,” explains the National Geographic Channel about the process. “[It's] all about managing sex. To create these Belgian Blues over 100 years, farmers have only allowed the cows and bulls with the greatest muscle mass to mate. And the result is a bull that weighs over a ton.”

The tradition of breeding Belgian Blues in this manner lives on. But today’s Belgian Blues are even more selectively bred, as technological advances have given breeders new insight into genetic modifications. As it turns out, the most successful Belgian Blues possess an inherent genetic defect that causes their muscles to continue growing, which is what gives them their enormous size.

Though technically variant from the type of genetic modifications found in Monsanto’s soybeans, for instance, the Belgian Blue is purposely bred with this defective gene, known as myostatin, which alters its normal growing patterns. The myostatin gene is responsible for telling the body when to stop producing muscle, and in Belgian Blues, its failure allows exceptional growth above and beyond the norm.

“There is a gene that regulates the growth of muscles in cattle,” adds the National Geographic Channel about the process. “These cows have been selectively bred from animals that contain a copy of this gene which doesn’t work. As a result, their muscles grow far larger than normal. To ensure the defective gene is passed on, sex for the Belgian Blues has been replaced by technology in the form of artificial insemination.”

What is the purpose of all this? To create more beef, of course, which in turn generates more profits for the factory meat industry. And Belgian Blues are reportedly becoming more popular in the U.S., where greed and profits are king.

Sources for this article include:

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com

http://schatzie-speaks.hubpages.com/hub/Belgian-Blue-Cattle-Ethics

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A woman died after consuming shrimp- Shrimp is haraam for a reason.

Shrimps and all sea animals besides fish are haraam according to the Hanafi Math-hab. Read the following interesting report:

A woman suddenly died unexpectedly with signs of bleeding from her ears, nose, mouth & eyes. After a preliminary autopsy it was diagnosed that death was due to arsenic poisoning. Where did the arsenic come from?

The police launched an in-depth and extensive investigation. A medical school professor was invited to come to solve the case. The professor carefully looked at the contents. In less than half an hour, the mystery was solved.

The professor said: ‘The deceased did not commit suicide and neither was she murdered, she died of accidental death due to ignorance!’ Everyone was puzzled, why accidental death? The professor said: ‘The arsenic was produced in the stomach of the deceased.’ The deceased used to take ‘Vitamin C’ everyday, which in itself is not a problem. The problem was that she ate a large portion of shrimp/prawn during dinner. Eating shrimp/prawn is not the problem that’s why nothing happened to her family even though they had the same shrimp/prawn. However at the same time the deceased also took ‘vitamin C’, that is where the problem was

Researchers at the University of Chicago in the United States , found through experiments, food such as soft-shell contain much higher concentration of five potassium arsenic compounds.

Such fresh food by itself has no toxic effects on the human body. However, in taking ‘vitamin C’, chemical reaction occurs and the original non-toxic elements change to toxic elements.

Arsenic poisoning has magma role and can cause paralysis to the small blood vessels. Therefore, a person who dies of arsenic poisoning will show signs of bleeding from the ears, nose, mouth & eyes. Thus as a precautionary measure,

DO NOT eat shrimp/prawn when taking ‘vitamin C’. After reading this; please do not be stingy. Re-share to your friends.
with Best regards
Dr M Shoaib Jarullah, P O Box 80205, Clinical Biochemistry Department,

College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah – 21589. (Saudi Arabia)
Mobile: 00 966 559623768
Alternate E-Mail:  mshoaibj@hotmail.com; mshoaibj@gmail.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrimp

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Tuna is not tuna fish….

Oceana investigation uncovers massive consumer fraud in mislabeled fish

by Tony Isaacs

(NaturalNews) Just when you thought eating fish was iffy enough due to Fukushima radiation, the gulf oil spill, mercury and other toxins found in fish, one of the largest seafood fraud investigations in the world to date has found that 59 percent of the tuna Americans consume is not really tuna. Worse still, most of the fake tuna was found to actually be a fish known for causing gastrointestinal problems.

The non-profit ocean protection group Oceana collected more than 1,200 samples from 674 retail outlets in 21 states from 2010 to 2012 to determine if they were honestly labeled. DNA testing found that one-third of the 1,215 seafood samples were mislabeled, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

The fish Oceana found to be most often mislabeled was red snapper, where 87 percent of the samples collected were actually one of several other varieties of fish – such as perch and tilapia. Perhaps the most disturbing finding was that 84 percent of the fake fish substituted for second place tuna was escolar – a fish which can cause explosive, oily, and orange diarrhea.

Escolar, often mistakenly labeled in raw form as a variety of tuna called “butterfish,” is a type of snake mackerel that is unable to metabolize the wax esters called gemplyotoxin which are naturally found in its diet. The esters are called gempylotoxin, and are very similar to castor oil or mineral oil and the esters are what gives escolar an oily texture similar to tuna. As a result of the esters, eating full portions of escolar can cause severe gastrointestinal problems.

The fraudulently labeled seafood was found at sushi bars, restaurants and grocery stores with sushi bars being found to be far more likely to have the mislabeled fish. Oceana did not find a single sushi bar which had no dishonestly labeled fish.

Though the Oceana investigation did not determine where the fraud occurred in the chain from ocean to consumer, the reasons for the labeling fraud are obvious: greed and availability.

In practically every instance of mislabeling, a cheaper variety of fish was substituted for a more expensive one. Often, price differences are due to availability. Red snapper supplies, for example, are very limited as the levels of the popular fish have been severely depleted far beyond demand. Likewise, popular varieties of tuna, including albacore, yellowfin and bigeye, have been significantly depleted from over-fishing. Even the most common type of tuna, skipjack, may soon be in danger due to increased fishing pressure.

Other highlights of the Oceana investigation:

• Mislabeling was found in 27 of the 46 fish types tested (59 percent)
• Salmon, snapper, cod, tuna, sole, halibut and grouper were the top collected fish types
• Only seven of the 120 red snapper samples were honestly labeled
• Between one-fifth to more than one-third of the halibut, grouper, cod and Chilean sea bass samples were mislabeled
• 44 percent of all the grocery stores, restaurants and sushi venues visited sold mislabeled seafood

Today, more than 90 percent of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported, and fewer than one percent is inspected specifically for fraud by the government.

Seafood is a popular, and theoretically healthy, food choice for many Americans. Both the American Heart Association and new dietary guidelines from the FDA recommend eating eight ounces of seafood, or two seafood meals, a week. Seafood is a global commodity and is one of the most commonly traded food items in the world.

As the Oceana investigation has revealed, it is also one of the most common food items likely to be used to defraud consumers.

Sources:

http://www.theatlantic.com
http://oceana.org
http://wwf.panda.org
http://oceana.org
http://www.tbyil.com/Mercury_Heavy_Metals_in_Fish.htm
http://www.thekitchn.com/use-caution-when-eating-escola-66602

About the author:
“See all articles by Tony Isaacs“

Tony Isaacs, is a natural health author, advocate and researcher who hosts The Best Years in Life website for those who wish to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. Mr. Isaacs is the author of books and articles about natural health, longevity and beating cancer including “Cancer’s Natural Enemy” and is working on a major book project due to be published later this year. He is also a contributing author for the worldwide advocacy group “SANEVax Inc” which endeavors to uncover the truth about HPV and other vaccine dangers.

Mr. Isaacs also hosts the Yahoo Oleandersoup group of over 2600 members and the Utopia Silver Supplement Company and he and his partner Luella May recently began hosting The Best Years in Life Radio Show” on Wolf Spirit Radio.

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Why it’s time to throw out conventional toothpaste products

Narural news….

Here’s just a sample of the toxic ingredients found in conventional toothpaste products:

• Sodium fluoride – Toxic by-product of aluminum and fertilizer chemical plants.
• Triclosan – An actual pesticide chemical, used in toothpaste to prevent spoilage.
• Sodium lauryl sulfate – A chemical sudsing agent with well known toxic side effects.
• Propylene glycol – An antifreeze chemical used to winterize RVs.
• DEA – A foaming agent that’s linked to liver and kidney cancers.
• Chemical sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin.

 

Note by umm uhammad.

Just use the miswaak as our beloved Prophet muhammad sallalaahu alayhi wa sallam did and you will not have toxins in your body, no stained teeth , no bad breath, no gum bleeding… etc.

 

For those who cant do without toothpaste just use this:

Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe

Wellness Mama from   http://wellnessmama.com

 

I’ve talked before about the link between nutrition and oral health and shared the recipe I was using to make homemade natural toothpaste. That toothpaste works great, and it certainly gets teeth clean, but as I’ve read more about oral health since then, I wondered if that recipe could be improved.

There is a lot of emerging information about tooth remineralization, a process that many dentists previously thought was impossible. This article goes into detail about the science behind tooth reminerlization and the dietary steps necessary also. (It also explains why ingredients in most toothpastes, even natural ones, can demineralize teeth and cause tooth decay!)

The information I found in researching this was mirrored by my own experience over the last few months with natural toothpastes and a remineralizing diet.

I’ve have noticed definite changes in my teeth over the last few months. My teeth are whiter than they’ve ever been and everyone who I’ve asked to try this toothpaste has remarked that it makes their teeth feel very clean.

The most surprising change in my teeth, however, was that they are no longer sensitive to cold! For as long as I can remember, biting in to anything cold (or even thinking of it!) made me shutter and hurt my front teeth. A few weeks ago when we made homemade ice cream, I noticed that I could eat it without my teeth hurting at all! I have never been able to do this at any point I can remember!

I even emailed the recipe to a friend of mine who is a holistic dentist to get his opinion on it. He tried it and told me that not only should it get teeth clean, but it could very well also speed up the remineralizing process.

This recipe is kid-approved, and since it has no fluoride, its safe on babies, toddlers, and those with thyroid problems.

If you want to whiten teeth, improve an oral health problem or just try a natural alternative to commercial toothpastes that contain harmful ingredients, definitely try making this toothpaste!

Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste Ingredients:

• 5 parts Calcium powder or Calcium Magnesium Powder
• 1 part Diatomaceous Earth (optional- contains trace minerals and silica. UPDATE: A reader noted that DE can be abrasive and is not needed with the baking soda, so if you don’t have DE… no worries!)
• 2 parts Baking Soda
• 3 parts Xylitol Powder- This ingredient is not completely necessary, but just keeps it from tasting bitter.( umm muhammad: i would use rather honey or stevia leaves)
• 3-5 parts coconut oil to get desired texture
• Optional ingredients: Essential oils for flavor (mint, cinnamon and orange are all good), Grapefruit Seed Extract, Myrrh and Trace Minerals

[Note: To keep things simple, I just use a teaspoon or tablespoon, depending on the size batch I'm making, so the above recipe would read 5 TBSP calcium powder, 2 TBSP Baking Soda, etc]

How To Make Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste

1. Mix all powdered ingredients (calcium, Baking Soda, Xylitol) well in a bowl. If you are starting with calcium tablets, powder them in a food processor. If you are starting with capsules, dump them out into the bowl.

 

2. Add Coconut Oil one part at a time until you get desired consistency.

3. Add any optional ingredients, including Essential Oils for flavor (my favorite is Peppermint Orange)

4. Store in small container like 1/2 pint glass jar. To use, either dip clean toothbrush into it, or use Popsicle stick or spoon to put on toothbrush. I’ve also thought of storing in a plastic bag with a corner cut off to be able to squeeze like toothpaste, but haven’t tried it yet.

 

Umm muhammad: I use baking soda , cinnamon powder or/and clove powder, coconut and or almond oils, if avaible peppermint oil and/or eucalyptus oil, some honey or stevia leaves and have great results on my children and myself

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Making clowns of Qurbaani Animals

Q. Some people have dressed their Qur’baani animals and place even hats on their heads. The animals are also painted in an assortment of colours. It is all part of the fun of the Day of Eid, they say. Please comment.

A. Qur’baani is in commemoration of the supreme sacrifice of Hadhrat Nabi Ibraaheem (alayhis salaam) who had laid his son at the altar of sacrifice for the Pleasure of Allah Ta’ala. It was an occasion when the illustrious father drove the knife on the throat of his illustrious son at the command of Allah Ta’ala.
Qur’baani is not a merry-making kaafir practice to be enacted in the manner in which the kuffaar behave during their Christmas festival season. Qur’baani is a serious and a holy practice. Dressing up Qur’baani sheep as if they are clowns to be subjected to mirth and laughter is haraam. It is an absolute mockery of the ahkaam (laws) as well of the spirit and ethos of Qur’baani to make clowns of the sacred Qur’baani animals. These are such animals which will transport us as swift as lightning over the Siraat (Bridge) over Jahannum. About these animals Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that every hair on their bodies and every strand of wool on their bodies is the equivalent of a virtuous deed. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that even before the blood reaches the ground, Allah Ta’ala accepts the intention of Taqwa which underlies the sacrifice.
The blood of these animals are being shed in commemoration of the Blood of Hadhrat Ismaaeel (alayhis salaam) who was offered as the supreme sacrifice of love and devotion. How then can a true Mu’min’s Imaan tolerate this satanic mockery – making a mockery and making clowns of the holy Qur’baani animals?
It is not permissible to paint these animals and to transform them into clowns The spirit of Qur’baani demands responsibility, dignity, decorum and devotion permeated by some grief in consonance with the natural sadness which Hadhrat Ibraaheem (alayhis salaam) must have undergone when he was taking his little son for the sacrifice, and at the time when he drove the knife on his son’s throat.

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yuck.. Dead chicken sold to Muslim Ummat.

assalaamu alaykum.

Below is another nauseating article and proof that this Ummat has to investigate what it stuffs down its throat.

There is no such a thing as all is halaal because some mufti SAYS SO, OR TO INVESTIGATE DOES CAUSE “TOO MUCH DIFFICULTIES” FOR THE PEOPLE……

REMEMBER. WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. AND IF WE EAT ANYTHING WHICH CROSSES OUR WAY THAN WE ARE JUST SHAYATEEN IN HUMAN FORM!

ONE CAN NOT EXPECT TO REACH ALLAH AZZA WA JAL AND GAIN ILM AND WISDOM OF DEEN BY EATING LIKE A VULTURE AND JUST BELIEFS EVERYTHING A PACK OR INDIVIDUAL BLURTS OUT WITHOUT INVESTIGATING FURTHER,

THIS WORLD AND LIFE IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE FOR US MUSLIMS.

EASE AND COMFORT IS FOR THE KUFFAR AS IT IS THEIR JANNAT NOW.

PESHAWAR - The district administration of Peshawar on Friday seized two containers carrying dead chickens from Chamkani area of the city.
Giving a press briefing to media, Assistant Coordination Officer (ACO) Habib Ullah Arif said that the local administration conducted a raid in Chamkani area of the metropolitan and seized two containers full of dead chickens.
“The containers were transported from Punjab,” he said adding that the authorities arrested two culprits involved in the act.
He further added that the culprits were involved in supplying meat of dead chickens to different banquet halls and hotels across the city.

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THE WONDERFUL POMEGRANATE

 

“Bypass your bypass surgery”

by Dr Syed Zair Hussain Rizvi.

EVERY SEED OF POMEGRANATE WHICH GOES IN YOUR STOMACH IS A SEED OF LIFE FOR YOUR HEART!!!

Two things are full of benefits for the human being, lukewarm water and pomegranate.

Pomegranate is a seasonal fruit in Pakistan & India so I tried an experiment with dried pomegranate seeds. I prepared a decoction boiling the fistful of dried seeds in half litre of water for 10 minutes, squeezed the seeds, strained the decoction and advised those patients suffering from painful angina to use a glass of lukewarm decoction on an empty stomach in the morning. Amazing result was observed, the decoction of dried pomegranate seeds worked like a magic, the feelings of tightness and heaviness of chest and the pain had gone.

It encouraged me to try more experiments on all types of cardiac patients so I tried other experiments on patients who were suffering from painful angina, coronary arterial blockage, cardiac ischemia (insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle) etc., waiting for a bypass surgery. The same lukewarm decoction was used on an empty stomach in the morning. The patients experienced quick relief in all symptoms including painful condition.

In another case of coronary arterial blockage the patient started using half glass of fresh pomegranate juice every day for one year, although all symptoms were completely relieved within a week but he continued taking it for a whole year, it completely reversed the plaque build-up and unblocked his arteries to normal, the angiography report confirmed the evidence.

Thus decoction of dried pomegranate seeds, fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning proved to be a miracle cure for cardiac patients. But the lukewarm dried seeds decoction proved to be more effective compared to eating a whole pomegranate or fresh pomegranate juice.

Use of pomegranate in any way has demonstrated even more dramatic effects as blood thinner, pain killing properties for cardiac patients, lowers LDL (low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol) and raises the HDL (high-density lipoprotein or good cholesterol). There are more than 50 different types of heart diseases, the most common being coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the number one killer of both women and men in some countries, and there has been no medicinal cure for this disease.

Many cardiac patients have reversed their heart diseases on my advice using one glass of lukewarm decoction of pomegranate dried seeds, half glass of fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning. It was the very first real breakthrough in the history of cardiology to successfully treat the cardiac diseases by a fruit.

The more super foods to obtain the even faster results for cardiac patients which are most promising curative and protective agents like fresh raisins, quince, guava, prunes (dried plums), natural vinegar, mixture of grape fruit juice and honey in the morning (empty stomach), basil leaves, chicory leaves, powder of oregano leaves and rock salt in equal quantity (in case the patient is not hypertensive) and sesame oil as cooking oil for cardiac patients.

It is regretted to say that treating the heart patients and bypass surgery has become far more profitable business around the world which has failed to help avert life threatening heart attacks and life time cardiac complications resulting in almost paralyzed life. A regular use of pomegranate in any way ensures a healthy cardiac life, thinning your blood, dissolving the blood clots and obstruction inside the coronary arteries, maintains an optimal blood flow, supports a healthy blood pressure, prevents and reverses atherosclerosis. (Thickening of the internal lining of the blood vessels) from whatever I experienced and observed in last several years, I can say: “A pomegranate a day keeps the cardiologist away” you can try and see the wonder

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Lupus alternative treatment with natural supplements

Lupus alternative treatment with natural supplements – Treating systemic lupus erythematosus with herbs and vitamins by Ray Sahelian, M.D. 

Lupus is a chronic disorder that for unknown reasons causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues. Systemic lupus erythematosus predominantly affects women and is more common in blacks. Although survival rates have improved, over one half of patients have permanent damage in one or more organ systems. While lupus can affect women and men of any age, it’s much more likely to affect blacks, Hispanics, Asians or Native. It occurs 10 to 15 times more frequently among adult females than adult males, and most often affects people aged 15 to 44. The most common symptoms of the disease include achy joints, fever, arthritis, extreme fatigue, skin rashes, and anemia. Sometimes symptoms disappear for a prolonged period, a term doctors call “remission.” Women with lupus who become pregnant face a much higher risk of serious complications and even death. Heart disease risk is much higher in those with lupus.

Natural alternatives that may be helpful
Little is known regarding the influence of herbs, supplements, and diet in lupus. Here I mention some of the research that has been done thus far and I hope to continue updating this page as more information becomes available. If you have lupus please discuss with your doctor before making any drastic chances or additions to your treatment plan.

Fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids – fish oil supplements improve symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus. Also consider eating more fish such as salmon, halibut and sardines (packed in mustard or tomato sauce).
Vitamin D could be of benefit, particularly in those who do not have much sun exposure.
Green tea with EGCG - drink a glass a day in the morning.
Cordyceps mushroom extract, see codyceps study below.
Lipoic acid is an antioxidant, limit usage to 50 mg two or three times a week.
Turmeric root, which contains curcumin, may have some potential benefit for lupus nephritis. 
DHEA – this hormone may help but has side effects. At this point I don’t recommend the long term use of DHEA due to adverse reactions.

Supplements that may not be helpful for lupus patients
There is very little research regarding supplements or herbs that may have a detrimental effect on lupus symptoms. However, echinacea andspirulina should be used with caution until more research is available.

Would it be possible to list supplements on your lupus web page that are contraindicated for those with lupus? I noticed that spirulina is elsewhere on your website, but not on the lupus page itself. I have also heard that alfalfa, golden seal, and echinacea should not be taken if you have lupus. Listing these and any others would be a great help to those with lupus.
I am reluctant to point out any herbs or supplements that may make lupus symptoms worse. There is a potential for spirulina and echinacea to influence this condition, but until full human trials are conducted I do not want to prematurely warn against using goldenseal, alfalfa, or other herbs in patients with lupus. 

Lupus diet, foods
Substances that may aggravate lupus include excess calories, excess protein, high fat (especially saturated and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids), and iron. Some people with lupus placed on a food allergy elimination diet report improvement in their lupus symptoms; however, this may be related to a decrease of other substances in the diet. Eat more fish and vegetables while reducing sugar and sweets.

Subscribe to a FREE Supplement Research Update newsletter. Twice a month you will receive an email of several new studies on various supplements and natural medicine topics and their practical interpretation  We will discuss natural lupus treatment when more research is published.

Omega 3 fatty acids and systemic lupus erythematosus – Lupus and Fish Oils
Stephen Wright, MD, Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology, Department of Therapeutics and Musculoskeletal Education and Research Unit, Queen’s University Hospital, Belfast, United Kingdom has evaluated the role of dietary supplementation with low-dose omega-3 fish oils in lupus. Results show omega-3 fatty acids improves lupus symptoms and show evidence of a protective cardiovascular effect. .

Stephen Wright, MD, Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology, Department of Therapeutics and Musculoskeletal Education and Research Unit, Queen’s University Hospital, Belfast, United Kingdom has found supplementation with low-dose omega-3 fish oils improves lupus symptoms and shows evidence of a protective cardiovascular effect. Sixty patients participated in the trial. They received 3 grams of omega-3 fish oils daily, for 24 weeks. The investigators measured disease activity using the revised Systemic Lupus Activity Measure (SLAM-R) and the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG) index of disease activity for SLE. In the fish oil group, there were statistically significant improvements at 24 weeks in lupus disease activity with changes in SLAM-R and BILAG. Stephen Wright, MD concludes, “Low-dose dietary supplementation with omega-3 fish oils in SLE not only has a therapeutic effect on disease activity but also improves endothelial function and reduces oxidative stress and may, therefore, confer cardiovascular benefits.” A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Interventional Trial of Omega-3-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Disease Activity and Endothelial Function in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, presented at the 71st annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology on November 9, 2007.

The clinical effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fish oils and/or copper in systemic lupus erythematosus.
J Rheumatol. 2004. Northern Ireland Center for Food and Health (NICHE), School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK.
To determine the effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fish oils with or without copper on disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. Fish oil supplementation has a beneficial effect on murine models of SLE, while exogenous copper can decrease the formation of lupus erythematosus cells in rats with a hydralazine-induced collagen disease. A double blind, double placebo controlled factorial trial was performed on 52 patients with lupus. Patients were randomly assigned to 4 treatment groups. Physiological doses of omega-3 fish oils and copper readily obtainable by dietary means were used. One group received 3 g MaxEPA and 3 mg copper, another 3 g MaxEPA and placebo copper, another 3 mg copper and placebo fish oil, and the fourth group received both placebo capsules. Serial measurements of disease activity using the revised Systemic Lupus Activity Measure (SLAM-R) and peripheral blood samples for routine hematological, biochemical, and immunological indices were taken at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 weeks. There was a significant decline in SLAM-R score from 6.12 to 4.69 in those subjects taking fish oil compared to placebo. No significant effect on SLAM-R was observed in subjects taking copper. Laboratory variables were unaffected by either intervention. In the management of lupus, dietary supplementation with fish oil may be beneficial in modifying symptomatic disease activity.

Vitamin D should be considered
Serum concentrations of 25-OH vitamin D in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are inversely related to disease activity: is it time to routinely supplement patients with SLE with vitamin D?
Ann Rheum Dis. 2010 . Amital H, Szekanecz Z, Szücs G, Nagy E, Csépány T, Kiss E, Rovensky J, Tuchynova A, Kozakova D, Doria A, Corocher N, Agmon-Levin N, Barak V, Orbach H. Department of Medicine ‘B’ and Centre for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Centre, (Affiliated to Tel-Aviv University) Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
In a cohort of patients with SLE originating from Israel and Europe vitamin D serum concentrations were found to be inversely related to disease activity.

Cordyceps mushroom
Study on effect of Cordyceps sinensis and artemisinin in preventing recurrence of lupus nephritis]
Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2002.
To observe the effect of cordyceps sinensis and artemisinin in preventing recurrence of lupus nephritis. Sixty-one LN patients, who had no activities by corticosterone and cyclophosphamide (CTX) impacting therapy were randomly divided into two groups. The 31 cases in the treated group were given Cordyceps powder 2-4 g/d before meal and artemisinin 0.6 g/d after meal in three portions orally taken for 3 years. The 30 patients in the control group were treated with tripterygiitotorum and/or Baoshenkang tablet. The consecutive observation lasted for 5 years to monitor the clinical manifestations of lupus and laboratory indexes including blood creatinine, creatinine clearance rate (CCr) and antinuclear antibodies (ANA). Cordyceps and artemisinin could prevent the recurrence of lupus nephritis and protect kidney function.

Turmeric has curcumin
Oral Supplementation of Turmeric Decreases Proteinuria, Hematuria, and Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients Suffering from Relapsing or Refractory Lupus Nephritis: A Randomized and Placebo-controlled Study. J Ren Nutrition. 2011.
In this study we investigated effects of oral curcumin supplementation on patients suffering from relapsing or refractory lupus nephritis. The present study was conducted in Lupus clinic of Hafez Hospital, Out-Patient Department of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. With each meal, each patient in the trial group received 1 capsule for 3 months, which contained 500 mg turmeric, of which 22 mg was the active ingredient curcumin (3 capsules daily). The control group received 3 capsules (1 with each meal) for the same period, which contained starch and were identical in color and size to capsules given to patients in the trial group. A significant decrease in proteinuria was found. Also, systolic blood pressure and hematuria were found to decrease significantly. Short-term turmeric supplementation can decrease proteinuria, hematuria, and systolic blood pressure in patients suffering from relapsing or refractory lupus nephritis and can be used as an adjuvant safe therapy for such patients.

DHEA hormone supplementation
Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone supplement on health-related quality of life in glucocorticoid treated female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Autoimmunity. 2005.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of low dose dehydroepiandrosterone on health-related quality of life in glucocorticoid treated female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Forty one women ( >or= 5 mg prednisolone/day) were included in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study for 6 months where DHEA was given at 30 mg/20 mg ( <or= 45/ >or= 46 years) daily, or placebo, followed by 6 months open DHEA treatment to all patients. Quality of life was assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 months, using four validated questionnaires and the patients’ partners completed a questionnaire assessing mood and behaviour at 6 months. DHEA treatment increased serum levels of sulphated DHEA from subnormal to normal. The DHEA group improved in SF-36 “role emotional” and HSCL-56 total score. During open DHEA treatment, the former placebo group improved in SF-36 “mental health” with a tendency for improvement in HSCL-56 total score. Both groups improved in McCoy’s Sex Scale during active treatment. DHEA replacement decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and increased insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and haematocrit. There were no effects on bone density or disease activity and no serious adverse events. Side effects were mild. We conclude that low dose DHEA treatment improves quality of life with regard to mental well-being and sexualityand can be offered to women with systemic lupus erythematosus where mental distress and/or impaired sexuality constitutes a problem.

I read that you were concerned that people are overdosing themselves on DHEA. You recommend 1 to 5 mg. However I have lupus and I heard 200 milligrams of DHEA can possibly help. I also have hair loss which I am trying to improve. What do you suggest?
I can’t make a specific recommendation since that is the role of your health care provider, but DHEA is known to increase hair loss. I don’t think this hormone is safe to use for prolonged periods in high dosages.

Pycnogenol and lupus
Pycnogenol efficacy in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus patients.
Phytother Res. 2001.
A pilot study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of Pycnogenol treatment in systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) patients. Eleven lupus patients were treated with first line medication according to disease activity and in addition, six of them received Pycnogenol and five a placebo. The lupus disease activity index (SLEDAI), serum anti-dsDNA antibodies, fibrinogen, C-reactive protein levels, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by neutrophils, spontaneous apoptosis and p56(lck) specific activity in peripheral blood lymphocytes were evaluated. Pycnogenol treatment determined a significant reduction of ROS production, apoptosis, p56(lck) specific activity and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In addition, the decrease of SLEDAI was significant in the Pycnogenol treated group compared with the placebo group. The results obtained suggest that Pycnogenol could be useful for second line therapy to reduce the inflammatory feature of lupus.

Birth control pills may trigger lupus
Certain women may be prone to develop lupus when they start taking combined oral contraceptives. Dr. Samy Suissa found out that the increased risk of developing lupus in connection with starting on the pill appears to be greatest in the first 3 months of use, and with first- and second-generation contraceptives containing higher doses of estrogen. This suggests “an acute effect in susceptible women and possibly a dose-response effect of estrogen on SLE onset,” she and her colleagues report in the April 15, 2009 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism scientific magazine.

Lupus Symptom
Each person with lupus has different symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Lupus symptoms are not consistent, but may come and go over time depending on a number of factors including stress, sleep patterns, diet, et.. However, some of the most common symptoms of lupus include painful or swollen joints, fatigue, and unexplained fever A characteristic lupus skin sign is a red skin rash. This is the so-called butterfly or malar rash. This lupus skin sign may appear across the nose and cheeks. Lupus rashes may also occur on the face and ears, upper arms, shoulders, chest, and hands. Because many people with lupus are sensitive to sunlight (called photosensitivity), skin rashes often first develop or worsen after sun exposure. Another lupus symptom may be cold hands similar to Raynaud’s phenomenon. However, the most common lupus symptom is fatigue.

Arthritis and skin manifestations are most common lupus signs, but kidney, hematologic and neurologic manifestations contribute largely to illness and mortality. Lupus often gets worse during pregnancy and with oral contraceptives.

Before a patient can be classified with systemic lupus erythematosus, at least four of the following 11 disorders must be present: Malar rash, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, arthritis, serositis, renal disorder, neurologic disorder, hematologic disorder, immunologic disorder, antinuclear antibodies.

At some point, over 90 percent of patients have polyarthralgias or polyarthritis because of the disease. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remain the mainstay of treatment in these patients, especially those who have mild polyarthralgias or polyarthritis. NSAIDs may adversely affect renal function, a special concern because 50 percent of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus develop associated nephritis.

The most common initial lupus symptom is fatigue. Other lupus symptoms include fever, and muscle and joint pain. This is called a “flulike syndrome.” Fatigue is the most common and bothersome complaint. It is also often the only symptom that remains after treatment of acute flares. A flare in lupus is an acute increase in symptoms. Fever during lupus flares is usually low-grade, rarely exceeding 102°F. A temperature greater than this should stimulate a search for an infection as the source of the fever. However, any fever in lupus should be considered an infection until proven otherwise. Muscle pain (myalgia) and joint pain (arthralgia) without or with joint swelling (arthritis) are very common with the new onset of lupus and with subsequent flares.

Lupus nephritis, one of the most serious manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, usually arises within 5 years of diagnosis.

Discoid lupus — (Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid lupus is a  chronic and recurrent disorder primarily affecting the skin and characterized by sharply circumscribed macules and plaques displaying erythema, follicular plugging, scales, telangiectasia, and atrophy. The cause of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is unknown. The disorder is more common in females, most often in those in their 30s, but the age range is far wider than that of SLE.

Lupus rash
The skin is involved in more than 90% of people with lupus. Skin symptoms are more common in whites than in African Americans. While the classic lupus rash is a redness on the cheeks (malar blush) often brought on by sun exposure, many different types of rashes can be seen in SLE. Discoid lupus with the red skin patches on the skin and scaliness is a special characteristic rash that can lead to scarring. It usually occurs on the face and scalp and can lead to loss of scalp hair (alopecia). Hair loss can occur with flares of SLE even without skin rashes in the scalp. In this situation, the hair regrows after the flare is treated. Hair loss can also occur with immunosuppressive medications. 

Medical Lupus treatment
Plaquenil – hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 mg tabs. Side effects include irreversible retinopathy, blurred vision, hair bleaching, alopecia (loss of hair), pruritus, rash, nausea.
Immune-suppressing drugs used in the treatment of lupus patients may increase the risk of blood cancer, but not lung, cancer. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, January 2008.

Lupus risk factors – research
Risk factors for developing systemic lupus erythematosus: a case-control study in southern Sweden.
Rheumatology (Oxford). 2002.
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden.
To explore the risk factors that have been suggested to be associated with the development of systemic lupus erythematosus. A case-control study was performed and a questionnaire was developed to obtain the data. Consecutive female incident cases diagnosed between 1981 and 1999 in a defined geographical area in southern Sweden were included. Controls, matched for calendar year of birth, were selected randomly from the same area. In total, 85 cases and 205 controls agreed to participate. The questionnaire included questions about formal education, body weight and height, medical history, family history of autoimmune diseases, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, animals, hair-colouring dyes, alfalfa (lucerne) sprouts, smoking and alcohol habits, history of physical traumata, blood transfusion, silicone breast implants, exogenous oestrogens, other medication, and significant negative life events. Using a multivariate model, a history of hypertension, drug allergy, a type I/II sun-reactive skin type and a family history of SLE were all significantly associated with an increased risk of developing SLE, whereas consumption of alcohol was inversely associated with the risk of SLE. A suggested association with increased systemic lupus erythematosusrisk was seen for smoking and blood transfusions. Neither exposure to exogenous oestrogen nor exposure to hair-colouring dyes was associated with SLE. Risk factors of both exogenous and endogenous origin were identified in this population-based series of systemic lupus erythematosus patients.

Lupus and exercise
A pilot study on the effects of exercise in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Arthritis Care Res. 2000.
A pilot study was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of different exercise therapies on patient-reported fatigue and functional status. Ten patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) were randomly placed in either an aerobic exercise group or a range of motion/muscle strengthening (ROM/MS) exercise group. Outcome measures assessed at baseline and the end of the study were fatigue, functional status, disease activity, cardiovascular fitness, isometric strength, bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine and femoral neck, and parathyroid hormone and osteocalcin as representative bone biochemical markers for bone resorption and bone formation, respectively. Both aerobic and ROM/MS types of exercise were safe and did not worsen lupus disease activity. Patients in both exercise groups showed some improvement in fatigue, functional status, cardiovascular fitness, and muscle strength. Both groups showed increased bone turnover, but BMD was unchanged. Eighty percent of the patients met the compliance standard for the study. This pilot study shows the feasibility of exercise for lupus patients. The potential value of this approach shows promise in the routine management of these patients. Lupus symptom.

Questions and answers by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
Q. Can you tell me if mangosteen or the spice curcumin are helpful in lupus?
A. I have not seen such studies.

Q. Is the use of krill oil contraindicated in those with lupus?
A. I have not seen any studies that would make me think that krill oil would have harmful effects in those with lupus. Perhaps it may even help?

My 21 yr. old daughter has systemic lupus erythematosus. Her exhaustion is extreme. If she takes Plaquenil or Chloroquine, she then has ‘Lupus Psychosis’. Do you know anything about Kalawalla, from Organic Hope (organichope.com).
We have not heard of kalawalla. We looked on the internet and found Kalawalla to be listed as Polypodium Leucontomos on one website. There’s a company selling kalawalla 300 mg 50.1 Standardised extract. We searched Medline and found no listing for kalawalla. Another search on Medline revealed no listing for Polypodium Leucontomos, but there were listings for Polypodium Leucotomos. Kalawalla and Rapuani are apparently brand names for Polypodium Leucotomos.

I have been diagnosed with lupus for several years. My condition was getting worse. My cousin introduced me to Dr. Sahelian and I had the fortune of having lunch with him one day. He asked me about my diet. I was drinking several glasses of milk a day. He said I should reduce the milk and add salmon and cold water fish to my diet. Within several weeks my lupus symptoms were reduced and my fatigue was much better. I think in my case diet had something to do with the severity of my lupus condition.

I just wanted to say thank you for your webpage on lupus that is supported by research papers. I truly appreciate research-based discussions.

I have SLE for almost 20 years. My latest blood test for the DNA or anti nuclear came back at 58. My question is How can I get this number to be normal. My doctor said that less than 5 is the normal range, when I asked him what can I do, he said I would die. Is this true? What can you tell me about getting better? I have fibromyalgia and taking tramadole and flexiril and trazadone and plaquinil lyrica lortab I take other medication for high blood pressure also Inspra and Diovan. And for pre-diabetes I take metformin.
I can’t provide specific advice but you may benefit from reading about the different medical conditions on this web site and natural ways to treat them and review the options with your doctors.

My wife has diagnosed lupus before a year and still today we are struggling a lot with disease. Is there any way to treat a patient with the drugs without any side effects. Now she is on steroid and immunosuppressive medicines but still struggling with the many flares. If you have any clinic in Ahmedabad, India please send me the contact detail so that I can take an appointment.

My resent blood test showed ANA 1:1000. That result, along with my chronic fatigue symptoms, butterfly face rash and sun induced skin flareups, and kidney inflamation is starting to point me to a Systemic Lupus diagnosise direction – further test will no doubt tell me more. Have you any thoughts or experience on using CMOT (cerasomal-cis-9-cetylmyristoleate) as an autoimmune modulator ? I have read about this relating to Dr Len Sands of the San Diego Immunological Center, information of which seems to relate to Arthritis, but wondered if it has been found successful for Lupus?
A Medline search in 2010 did not reveal any such studies.

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I beat lupus with a raw food diet, says comedian Gina Yashere

I beat lupus with a raw food diet, says comedian Gina Yashere who believes she’s conquered her illness

Last updated at 10:01 PM on 27th August 2011

Pain free: Fina weights 9st 7lb and no longer suffers from the symptoms of lupus

When comedian Gina Yashere last toured Britain, she called the show Skinny B*tch. It was a typically indelicate reference to her recent dramatic weight loss, thanks to a strict regime of raw foods.

After shedding 5st, and dropping four dress sizes to a 12, she enthuses about buying skinny jeans and ‘all those clothes I wanted to wear but couldn’t’.

But for Gina, who made her name on the UK comedy circuit in the late Nineties and was a regular guest on the BBC2’s Mock The Week, losing pounds was never the goal.
It was simply a by-product of steps she has taken to conquer lupus, the debilitating disease she was diagnosed with early in 2005.

The illness, a result of the immune system turning inward and attacking itself, affects 30,000 Britons, and can be fatal in severe cases.

Sufferers include singers Elaine Paige, Seal and Lady Gaga.

There is no cure and Gina, 37, falls into the highest-risk group for developing it. Lupus is four times more likely to occur in those of African, Caribbean or Latin descent, and nine times more common in women than in men.

It is often referred to as ‘the disease with 1,000 faces’, and symptoms range from extreme fatigue, joint pain and muscle aches to anaemia, skin rashes, hair loss and organ failure.

When Gina began suffering pain in her hands and knees six years ago, at first she believed she was developing arthritis.

‘I had been feeling tired for months and my joints were aching, but then I woke one morning to find I couldn’t open my hands,’ she says.

‘My fingers were like claws and it took me half-an-hour to try to warm them up by wriggling them before they were back to almost normal.

‘I also noticed my eyes were dry and I would wake at night to find my lids stuck together. I typed my symptoms into the internet and from the search results I decided I either had arthritis or lupus, so

I went to a private doctor who gave me a blood test.’ Like Lady Gaga, Gina had an aunt who was thought to have died from lupus. She was not diagnosed until after her death, aged 58, due to lack of awareness of the illness.

Different: Gina looks almost unrecognisable after her dramatic weight loss which has left her feeling healthier

By the time she was rushed to hospital the condition had destroyed her vital organs and it was too late for doctors to save her.

Professor David Isenberg, director of Rheumatology at University College Hospital, London says the causes of the disease are not fully understood.

‘Lupus can result in a wide range of symptoms similar to arthritis, anaemia or multiple sclerosis, so it can be hard to diagnose.

‘Sometimes it flares up after a viral infection and in many cases it begins with a nasty rash on the face or skin.’ Indeed, at first, doctors believed Gina had arthritis, and she was referred to a rheumatologist at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. Further tests confirmed lupus. ‘Despite what happened to my aunt, I was relieved when I found out because there’s not much you can do about arthritis,’ she says.

‘I knew we had caught it early before it spread to my organs and so I could start taking medication to bring it under control.’

‘Lupus can result in a wide range of symptoms similar to arthritis, anaemia or multiple sclerosis, so it can be hard to diagnose.’
Gina Yashere

Once lupus develops it usually follows a cycle – the symptoms flare up followed by a remission that can vary in length from weeks to years.

Treatment consists of anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and steroids. For severe symptoms, the drug hydroxychloroquine can be used, which also dampens inflammation but comes with the risk of side effects including nausea and extreme tiredness.
At first steroid injections brought Gina’s symptoms under control, but in the summer of 2005 she suffered a relapse after travelling to the Middle East. According to Prof Isenberg, lupus can be exacerbated by exposure to sunlight.

When Gina returned she was suffering regular migraines, her knees were inflamed and her neck and shoulders were aching. She was given more steroids and hydroxychloroquine.

‘But I hated the side effects, which meant I put on weight,’ she says. ‘I had good and bad days and I was not very good at remembering my tablets so my symptoms fluctuated a lot.’

Finding it painful to bend her knees or even put her arms over her head, she was unable to exercise. Gina’s weight ballooned from 10st to 15st. ‘But then I saw a TV show called Celebrity Detox,’ she says.

Famous sufferers: Both Lady Gaga and Seal have spoken publicly about lupus

‘Everyone was saying how amazing they felt after doing it, so in 2007 I flew to Thailand to the same clinic for a week of fasting and colonics. I lost a stone in a week and felt much better.

‘When I came back I changed my diet to just raw fruit and vegetables and with my symptoms getting easier, I cut down on my medication.

‘Two years ago I stopped taking pills altogether. I am now 9st 7lb and my symptoms have virtually gone. My wrists and fingers still ache sometimes and there are some yoga moves I can’t do, but I have thrown away my raised toilet seat.’

Gina, who moved from Wood Green, North London, to Los Angeles in 2007, doesn’t have her condition monitored in the US because her health insurance won’t cover it.

But when performing in the UK she visits St Thomas’ where doctors check her heart and kidneys, which can be affected by lupus.

Prof Isenberg warns: ‘It is possible for patients to go for years without symptoms.

‘Lupus is always active and there is no proof that diet is an effective treatment.

‘What works for one sufferer might not for another. If a patient has found relief, we can only hope it lasts.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2030838/I-beat-lupus-raw-food-diet-says-comedian-Gina-Yashere-believes-shes-conquered-illness.html#ixzz1WOXLEdif

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