SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016
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J OEL F UHRMAN , MD
Treating autoimmune conditions naturally
Autoimmune diseases affect
23.5 million Americans, and
that number is rising.
Autoimmune diseases are
one of the top ten leading caus-
es of death for women under
the age of 64.1 In autoimmune
diseases, the body undergoes
an inappropriate immune
response that causes excessive
inflammation that becomes
destructive to the body.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflam-
matory skin condition-the most
prevalent autoimmune disease
in the U.S. affecting about 7.5
million Americans; and it is
much more than a cosmetic
concern. Depending on the
severity of psoriasis, it can also
cause skin cracking and bleed-
ing, pain, and a significant dis-
ruption of quality of life.
In addition, psoriasis is asso-
ciated with increased cardio-
vascular risk. Even mild cases
of psoriasis may increase the
risk of heart attack by up to 29
percent. The chronic inflamma-
tion characteristic of psoriasis
(and other autoimmune dis-
eases such as rheumatoid
arthritis and lupus) puts
patients at risk.
In addition to cardiovascular
disease, psoriasis patients are
also more likely to suffer from
insulin resistance, depression,
cancer, osteoporosis, and liver
disease-also likely due to
chronic inflammation.
Nutritional
intervention
should always be tried first,
before powerful and potentially
dangerous drugs are prescribed.
Conventional treatments for
autoimmune diseases suppress
the immune system to halt the
body’s immune attack on itself.
However, this makes the
body more susceptible to infec-
tions and even cancers — one
study found that autoimmune
patients with the greatest expo-
sure to immunosuppressive
drugs had an almost 5-fold
increase in cancer risk.
The FDA has issued warn-
ings on certain drugs used to
treat autoimmune diseases
because of increased cancer
risk. Mild to moderate psoriasis
can often be treated with topi-
cal medications only-these are
safer than systemic medica-
tions, but still have significant
side effects such as skin thin-
ning, pigmentation changes,
bruising easily, stretch marks,
redness, and acne.
They also may stop working
over time.
Nutrition is a powerful and
safe tool for preventing and
treating autoimmune diseases.
Although there is a genetic
component, autoimmune dis-
ease is also influenced by what
we eat. For example, those with
a high intake of green vegeta-
bles, carrots, tomatoes, and
fresh fruits are less likely to
develop psoriasis.
Oxidative stress, which can
be lessened by these antioxi-
dant-rich foods, is thought to
contribute to skin inflammation
in psoriasis. Furthermore, pso-
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riasis symptoms have been
shown to improve using dietary
methods in several scientific
studies.
I have been recommending a
high-nutrient (Nutritarian) diet
combined with selected supple-
ments and when needed, and
episodic fasting to help the
body to calm inflammation and
remove cellular toxins. High
nutrient plant foods supply sub-
stances that support immune
system function, allowing the
body to have proper defenses
against infections and cancers.
Supervised water fasting is
another important component
to autoimmune treatment-I
have documented the contribu-
tion of fasting to remission of
autoimmune disease in pub-
lished case reports. The only
side effects of nutritional treat-
ment are positive ones-protec-
tive effects against heart dis-
ease, diabetes, and cancers.
This health promoting proto-
col longevity as it normalizes
immune function.
Natural methods can help
you calm the inflammation in
your body and reduce or even
eliminate your need for med-
ications. I urge everyone with
an autoimmune disease to try
these natural methods before
resigning themselves to a life of
dangerous medications and
progressively worsening dis-
ease:
1) High-nutrient, vegetable-
based diet rich in greens;
2) Fresh vegetable juices;
3) Fish oil or plant-based
EPA and DHA supplements;
4) Probiotic supplement;
5) Avoidance of salt, wheat,
and oils;
6) Assuring no micronutrient
deficiencies are present.
Using these methods, many
of my patients who once suf-
fered from autoimmune dis-
eases have now recovered and
are free of illness as well as the
toxic side effects of the drugs.
Some of people with these
recoveries have written me, but
I have never actually met them.
All they did was read one of
my books and follow the proto-
cols detailed online.
Dr. Fuhrman is a New York
Times best-selling author and
board certified family physician
specializing in lifestyle and nutri-
tional medicine.
Visit his website at Dr
Fuhrman.com, or submit questions
and comments to news questions
@drfuhrman.com.
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FRAA offering memoir
writing workshop March 19
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Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays.
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BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
SINGSPIRATION
You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel hymns
Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational
Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N.
For more information , please call 541-997-2681
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road
Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday
All are welcome! 541-997-7268
FLORENCE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101
Every Sunday at 10 a.m.
All are welcome. (541) 997-2840
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1st Sunday of Month Worship 10:30
All other Sundays Worship 9 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.
2nd & Kngwood • (541) 997-6025
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. – Youth Group: Sat., 6 p.m.
Website:fl orence4square.com
FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE)
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025
Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore
Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Thursday night @ 5:00 pm
fl orencevineyardchurch.com
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC
Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533
Bible Study at 9:00 A.M.
Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M.
fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org
1525 12th St., Suite 24 •541-991-9398
Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm
Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen
Series ‘Through the Bible’ on Wednesdays 6 p.m.
A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome.
Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am.
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational
Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
www.churchofchristfl orence.org
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Wed. 6pm.
Pastor Lori Blake
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood
Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir
All Welcome. Come as you are.
3996 N Hwy 101
997-7136
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Youth Group Wed. 7-8:30 p.m.
Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School
at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM
Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM
Call for details.
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S.
Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
DVD of Weekly worship service available.
Pastor Randy Benscoter
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2135 19th St. –- 997-6600
The Rev. Georgia C. DuBose, Vicar
8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer
Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m.
Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth.
The Florence Regional Arts
Alliance will be offering a
workshop titled “Memoir:
From Real Life to Real Story”
on Saturday, March 19, from
10 a.m to noon.
The workshop will be at the
FRAA Arts Center, 120 Maple
Street in Old Town Florence.
Come live your creative
passion and celebrate your
love of words by telling your
story.
Everyone has a special story
to share and this fun, experien-
tial workshop will show par-
ticipants how to:
• Capture their precious
memories and unique experi-
ences on paper, easily and nat-
urally
• Turn life lessons and anec-
dotes into compelling sto-
ries… regardless of writing
experience
• Structure a story outline
that will uplift, humor, heal,
inspire and entertain readers
• Leave a legacy of courage,
strength, wisdom and love for
families and friends
Writers of all levels are wel-
come to attend. Space is limit-
ed and pre-registration is
required.
Cost is $20 for members or
$25 for nonmembers, payable
at the door.
Call instructor Catherine. J.
Rourke at 541-708-2120 or
email CJReditor@gmail.com
for more information or to reg-
ister
Rourke is an award-winning
writer, author, editor, journal-
ist, columnist.
After serving 30 years as a
staff editor and writer for
newspapers, magazines and
publishers, she works as a con-
tractual book editor and jacket
cover copywriter for major
publishing houses including
Amazon, Kirkus and Random
House, specializing in memoir
in both print and digital for-
mats.
The former New Yorker has
received more than two dozen
industry awards and now
resides in Florence, where she
is writing a memoir about her
experiences as an investigative
reporter titled “And Forgive
Us Our Press Passes.”
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