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ABOUT US

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:46:35 CDT

Professor Sitali Manjolo has a PhD in Anthropology from University of Fort Hare, in South Africa. He also has a Certificate and Diploma in Livestock Studies and Education. And has vast knowledge on phyto medicines available in all parts of Zambia and the various diseases they treat. This anthropological knowledge was key for his studies also in phyto medicines because it is difficult for people living in villages to give fruitful information without someone knowing their culture. His travells throughout Zambia gained him a position in the heart of the 72 different tribes in the country. He is currently a Lecturer of Bantu Studies at the Zambia Institute of Natural Medicine and Research and a phyto therapist.

Winifredah Naomi Lungu is a Naturopathic Student Doctor at the Zambia Institute of Natural Medicine and Research. She is a Trainer of Trainers in HIV/AIDS Home Based Care. Having had worked for 9 years as an administrative assistant for different organizations such as Mozambique High Commission, Pelican Projects, TAAG-Angola Airlines, Wisemansbridge as well as Palm Drive Pre and Primary School. She is also a translator and interpreter in Portuguese and is fluent in French. A daughter of a former diplomat she was privileged to live in Portugal, Congo DR and South Africa. And has visited Swaziland, Namibia, Angola, Kenya as well as the United States. Her love for healing people became stronger each year and thus she decided to leave the business world and join Natural Medicine which was her passion from a young age. Upon doing some research on the development of natural medicine around the world she and Professor Sitali found that Zambia lacked the infrastructure of producing, packaging, and growing natural medicines which are in abundance in the country but are untapped. Lots of people also require good health facilities at affordable prices so they came up with the idea to start a herbal health center together after he took her up as a protégé.

LINKS

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:33:16 CDT

www.infoholix.net
www.healthy.net
www.tourismnews.com
www.nativeremedies.com
www.zambiz.com
www.thezambian.com
www.asnapp.com
www.langmead.com/beauty
www.lesoleil-zambia.com
www.naturalcures.com
www.healthexpressions.com
www.home-remedies-for-you.com

CONTACT US

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:22:47 CDT

The Executive Director
Aurora Herbal Health Center
P.O Box 33653 LUSAKA ZAMBIA
Email: auroraherbalcenter@yahoo.com winalu@hotmail.com/winnaolun@yahoo.com
Tel: 0026021-95-5847777/ 0026021-96-6847777

ANTHROPOLOGY

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:10:45 CDT

ANTHROPOLOGY

Zambian Anthropology has rich activities. Aurora links human culture to human health and believe that there is more to document on peoples changing times. More of our Anthropological coverage is focused on regional communities like the Saan and the Maasai. There is little that has been done in documentation and public display about Zambia’s past, present and future in connection of Anthropos. T
his same anthropology is where the vast knowledge of phyto medicines comes from from the four corners of Zambia. Each culture has a lot to contribute to the medical world as most of this information is usually passed on from generation to generation through word of mouth.

RESEARCH AND REMEDIES

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:03:53 CDT

RESEARCH AND REMEDIES

Currently carrying research on incurable disease with phyto medicines of savannah Africa. These diseases are Asthma, TB, cancers notably Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Allergens, Insomnia, Leprosy, Psychiatric, Epilepsy, Fibroids, Hypertension, Infertility, Birth Control, Hemorrhages in women, stubborn STI’s and HIV vaccines, so far the research brands have scored tremendous efforts which need public attention and trials.

REMEDIES
DS1924 – a dermatological toxin free drug to clear Hives popularly known in the medical world as Giantic Urticaria. This drug clears the allergens for good without any reoccurrence. The raw material are leaves or barks from a savannah tree which is available in large supplies.

ZAHIVA – A rare phyto found on the Kalahari Sands of Western Zambia. It is poison free with a lot of broad eradicative effects on a wide range of pathogens. Also works for Lip Cancer. It raises the performance of the lymph nodes to release the natural immune fluids. Very vaccinal to spinal chord complications for life and eradicative to Lent Germs in partnership with HIV such as Treponemas.

GBS – Very good for prevention of mother to child transmission. Pregnant mothers taking this drug give birth to healthy babies with a good birth weight and bright eyes with no skin rashes. It also works well on a wide range of STI’s.

SINA – Kaposis Sarcoma has been a problem cancer to mankind. The drug is showing challenging steps towards achievements. It slims plague enlarges legs and brings back the structural and functional damaged situations of the diet. It is a strong Anti-Neoplastic Agent, only used for dermatological application.

KALOWA – For feminine prolonged period. It works on Bacterial Vaginosis and other vulva discharges.

Other remedies are also being researched which includes the ones for Detoxification. Most of these formulas are available for sale.
We are also in having people collaborate with us in this research.

MEDICAL TOURISM PROJECT

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:55:14 CDT

MEDICAL TOURISM PROJECT:

Courses in Butyeko and Dorn Method Therapies
Medicinal Herb Course
“Heart Program” an Ayurvedic therapy from India which prevents the need for heart surgery and provides recovery after heart attack.
AURORA HERBAL HEALTH CENTRE’s cooperation with infoholix provides the “social responsible” component through iEF, by training local people to become therapists at no cost creating a major inward investment to the country.
While South Africa attracts 25,000 international patients for Cosmetic surgery, Heart and Kidney surgery which all require high tech, Zambia can attract far more with natural medicines. While a high tech infrastructure requires a lot of capital and provides benefits for relatively few, the low tech infrastructure for natural medicines requires little capital, can be created in a short time and benefits the whole country. Every tourist facility can offer natural medicine programs, thereby creating jobs for therapists trained by AURORA. Medical Tourism eliminates seasonal highs and lows, as it works all year round which is the tourism industry’s dream.
While other Medical Tourism countries provide treatments for patients only, Zambia distinguishes itself by training therapists from all over the world as well as providing treatments for patients.
Zambia has the potential to become the world centre for CAM. This requires action that is unique and therefore newsworthy. “Breast cancer prevention” is such an action. With the cooperation of the press in Zambia, this news can be disseminated through news agencies worldwide. This in turn creates publicity for the Tourism Council of Zambia and the Zambia National Tourist Board.

NATUROPATHY

auroraherbalhealth — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:50:31 CDT

What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a concept of healing, and a way of life, using various natural means of preventing and treating disease and illness in the body, thus improving general vitality and the body’s defense system. Naturopaths endeavor to treat the whole person, as an individual, looking at the cause of the disease or imbalance. It is an excellent form of preventative medicine.
Naturopathy combines a number of different modalities (methods) of treatment including herbal medicine, nutrition, supplementation, colonic irrigation, mineral therapy, flower essences, iridology, homeopathy and a number of other techniques depending on your practitioner and where they studied.

At the heart of Naturopathy lies a vitalistic philosophy based on the vital force, or energy, that is present in the physical body, a lack of vitality in a patient is considered one of the main causes of illness and disease. Naturopathy has its roots in centuries of tried and tested folk medicine, but is now becoming more and more evidence based as we move into this scientific era.

Its basic principles ·
Primum non nocere - First Do No Harm. Treatment should be gentle and support the body, restoring optimum health. · Vis medicatrix naturae - The Healing Power of Nature. Naturopathy uses natural methods to restore and maintain health. · Tolle Causam - Find the Cause. Symptoms are indicators, not the cause, of disease. Treatment looks at the cause of the disease rather than the suppression of its symptoms. Recovery from illness requires the removal of the underlying causes of disease. · Tolle totum - Treat the Whole Person. General health reflects a multitude of different factors including work, genetics, social, physical, spiritual, mental, emotional and environmental. All of these are taken into consideration when formulating a treatment plan. · Docere - Doctor as Teacher.Docere is Latin for the verb 'to teach'. Naturopaths aim to educate their patients to take responsibility for their own health and healing, they empower and motivate the patient. Ultimately it is the patient who heals him/her self. · Prevention Is the Best Cure – The ultimate goal of Naturopathic Medicine is prevention. This is accomplished through education and promotion of lifestyle habits and through natural therapeutic recommendations. This emphasis is on building health rather than on fighting disease. · Establishing Health and Wellness – The primary goals of Naturopathic Medicine are to establish and maintain optimum healthy and to promote wellness. They strive to increase the patient’s level of wellness, characterized by a positive emotional state, regardless of the level of health or disease. In addition to these

Benefits and limitations
Naturopathy has many benefits, ranging from physical to spiritual. Patients may find that conventional medicine is not providing the care they need or that it is failing as a treatment. For these patients, naturopaths can offer an alternative method of treatment.
Other benefits are that naturopaths focus on prevention and an holistic approach to treatment, naturopaths also tend to be more involved with their patients. Part of their training involves counseling and communications skills, which enables them to develop a strong relationship with patients.
Naturopathy is limited, like any other healing profession, in that patients may need to be referred to allopathic doctors, or other health professionals. This enables a more complete healing process.

I feel constantly tired, what can I do?
One of the most common health problem in the 21st century is nervous exhaustion, which can be from a number of different causes but usually always relates to a low vital energy. We live in a time where life happens very fast, we are constantly stimulated by cell phones, computers, television, caffeine, sugar, fast cars, fast food, magazines, naked women (and men) advertising the latest everything; we have full time jobs, full time relationships, full time children, aging parents to look after, bills to pay etc etc…
and we wonder why we are tired all the time??!
It is important in this time to do things that give us energy, this includes time management and taking time out for yourself to do the things that you know are good for you. Exercise is always a good place to start as well as eating healthy organic whole foods that are high in nutrients and will help to balance blood sugar levels. Relaxations is important, getting massages, meditating, yoga, marshal arts… whatever it is, you know what it is that helps you get through the day, now get some discipline together and do it!

I have never been to a naturopath, what should I expect?
A naturopathic consultation (which may last up to an hour and a half) will include a detailed case taking and health history. This may involve details of diet, lifestyle, habits and bodily system functioning, including specific organs, with a focus on why you are presenting to the practitioner. There will be a short physical examination possibly involving measurement of blood pressure, palpation, iris diagnosis, a urine test, tongue and nail analysis etc. The naturopath will use the given information to then prescribe the necessary advice, herbs, supplements, dietary and lifestyle changes to restore optimum health to the individual. Naturopathy is a way of life that can bring about huge changes if the patient is willing to make changes.

Treatment can involve many modalities including: · Herbal Medicine · Diet and Nutrition · Nutritional supplements · Flower essences · Mineral therapy · Iridology/iris diagnosis · Hydrotherapy/colonic irrigation · Homeopathy · Exercise and lifestyle advice · Counseling · An healing method specific to the practitioner e.g. massage, kinesiology etc
It should be noted here that a “healing crisis” may occur after a few days or weeks of treatment, this is expressed through a worsening of bodily symptoms, usually because of stimulation of toxic buildup in the body which is being released into the system as your body is now strong enough to detoxify. After this a vast improvement in health and wellbeing is experienced, and may continue depending on the effort made by the patient to keep up the healthy lifestyle.
(If your “healing crisis” does not stop after a few days please consult your practitioner as you may be having a reaction to the treatment.)

Are herbs safe?
Just because a herb is natural does not mean it is safe. Some plants are highly toxic, or may have side effects when combined with other medicines.

It is vital that your practitioner is well trained in the effects and indications for each herb and is best to use only registered practitioners. If you are taking any prescribed medication, always inform your practitioner and doctor before taking any herbal medicines. If prescribed by a qualified practitioner they should be safe, as long as they are taken at the prescribed dose and all other current medications have been mentioned by the patient. Herbs can become hazardous when they are given together with a drug that has a similar action e.g. warfarin and gingko, both of which are blood thinning agents. Many herbs are contraindicated in certain conditions and your practitioner should be aware of these. The more toxic herbs are scheduled and therefore unavailable, unless prescribed by a qualified practitioner or pharmacist.

Many herbs these days are tested through scientific methods much like pharmaceutical drugs are, to show the action it has on the body, at what dosage it is safe and any side effects that are experienced. While we on the topic, if you are questioning the safety of herbs you should question the side effects of prescribed medications! Herbs have been used for thousands of years whereas medicine a mere 50 or 60 years. In some countries as many as 20% of hospital admissions are caused by side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, compared to 0.35% admissions from side effects of herbal medicine.

Dosage is very important with herbal medicine, as different strength decoctions or tinctures may have completely different actions e.g. Chamomile is soothing to the stomach in a low dose, but take a high dosage and you will most likely vomit!

How long can I take herbs for?
We have become used to “quick fixes” with modern medicine and that is one thing herbs are not. Herbs take a longer time to act on the body as they are working at the root of the problem, helping the body to heal, rather than just masking pain or other symptoms.
The amount of time you can take herbal medicines depends entirely on the herb you are taking, you will have to consult your naturopath or herbalist about individual remedies and their actions.

History
The earliest mechanisms of healing associated with the term naturopathy involved hydrotherapy and hygenics. The term was coined by Dr John Scheel of New York to describe his method of health care. But earlier forerunners existed in America and Austro-Germanic Europe, distinguished by a multiplicity of healing styles rather than a shared theme. American Indian pharmacy inspired early settlers giving rise to naturopathic treatment based on different roots, barks and herbs. During the 1820s, followers of New Hampshire’s Samuel Thomson established their own infirmaries and drug stores, boycotting firms which sold allopathic drugs. Other indigenous medicines including Chinese, Ayurvedic, Russian, Latin American, African and Mexican arrived with immigrants.

Benedict Lust, whose teachings and organisational energy initiated naturopathy in the US, began using the term naturopathy in 1902 to name the eclectic compilation of doctrines of natural healing that he envisioned as the future scope of natural medicine to include: nutritional therapy, natural diet, herbal medicine, homeopathy, spinal manipulation, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and nature cure. Based on the return to nature in regulating the diet, breathing, exercising, bathing and employment of various forces to eliminate the poisonous products in the system and raise vitality. The program included elimination of evil habits, corrective habits and new principles of living.

Naturopathic medicine grew and flourished in the US until the mid 1930s when several factors resulted in the opportunity for the medical profession to establish the foundation for its current monopoly of health care:
The medical profession stopped using heroic therapies (blood letting and mercury dosing) and replaced them with therapies, such as antibiotics, that were far more effective at treating symptoms and less toxic. Drug industries began heavily subsidising medical schools. They became much more politically astute and using the advances in surgery were able to convince the public and politicians of the apparent superiority of their system, resulting in the passing of legislation that severely restricted the viability of other health care systems.

Naturopathy is now practiced around the world.
In Australia naturopathy arrived in the 1930s, the first listed naturopath was FG Roberts in Melbourne, and has flourished since. The first degree was available in 1996 at Southern Cross University in NSW. Naturopathy is relatively new to South Africa, a degree programme was introduced in 2003 at UWC in the Western Cape, so we are hoping to see it flourish here too!

Difference between homeopathy and naturopathy?
Homeopathy is a system of healing developed in the eighteenth century by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. Its focus is to promote health by reinforcing and strengthening the body's natural healing capacity, or vital force. Homeopathic medicines are diluted and potentised remedies that can be made from plant, animal or mineral substances. The remedy is chosen based on the person's characteristics and the presenting disease state.

Naturopathic medicine focuses on prevention, addressing the cause of illness and taking into consideration the whole person. Naturopathy employs numerous natural approaches and modalities for promoting health. Naturopaths may incorporate the use of homeopathic remedies in addition to clinical nutrition, herbal medicines, Oriental medicine (acupuncture & herbs), detoxification, hydrotherapy and lifestyle counseling as part of their treatment plans.

How does naturopathy fit in with modern medicine?
Naturopathy and Western (or allopathic) Medicine, both have their place in modern medicine. Recently there has been a movement towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as it is becoming more evidence based which gives people, in this age of modern medicine, a reliable means that it is an effective method of cure. There is a growing awareness of the side effects of prescription medication (approximately 20% of hospital admissions), and strains of bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics, and are therefore no longer as effective.

Western medicine is essential, especially when life is threatened, without surgery many of us would have died years ago or even at birth, these days we live double the length of time that we used to, if you’ve broken a leg your first port-of-call is not going to be your naturopath! Allopathic medication for day to day illness aims at the suppression of pain and symptoms and reduction in the inflammatory response, which we are all thankful for when in agony! but if overused are opposed to naturopathic principles.

Naturopathy looks at the cause of disease rather than suppression of symptoms. The vital energy is present to heal the body, for example; during fever, a skilled naturopath will support the natural raising of the body’s temperature (until a certain point of course), as this is the body’s natural response to help kill off the pathogen, whereas allopathic medicine immediately suppresses the body’s natural response.

Naturopathy should be seen as a complementary, rather than an alternative form of healing, as allopathic and naturopathic medicine work well to complement one other.

Where did natural and alternative medicine originate?

Shamanism
The Shaman emerged during the upper Paleolithic period, going back to the Neanderthal times. A tradition amongst indigenous peoples particularly of Africa, Australia and America. A medicine man/woman, the visionary healer who is central to many tribal cultures. Involving ritual, myth and secret lore; being the psychic bridge between the spirit world of dead ancestors and the tribe; using a vast array of healing techniques such as herbs, exorcism, wisdom, dreaming, sacrifice, channeling.

Ancient Egypt
The Ebers Papyrus (1550 BC), derived from Thebes, is the principle medical document and perhaps the oldest surviving medical book. It is over 20 metres long and deals with scores of diseases, proposing remedies including spells, chants and incantations to deities such as the falcon headed sun god, Ra. The papyrus covers 15 diseases of the abdomen, 29 of the eyes and 18 of the skin and lists 21 cough treatments. About 700 drugs and 800 formulae are referred to, mainly herbs but also mineral and animal remedies. Recipes included anything from opium to tortoise gall.
The Egyptians believed that well-being was endangered by earthly and supernatural forces alike, in particular evil spirits stealing into the body through the orifices and consuming the victims vital substance. Health was associated with correct living, being at peace with the gods, spirits and the dead. Illness was a matter of imbalance which could be restored to equilibrium by supplication, spells and rituals.

Celtic Medicine – The Druids
The Druids were priest healers, practicing an earth based shamanic tradition of healing using an empirical and magical tradition of herbal medicine, together with ritual, seasonal cycles and astrology. At around 1500BC there is evidence that the Druids were constructing stone monoliths showing knowledge of the astronomical movements.

Ancient Greek Medicine
Early Greek medicine is shown by the Homeric epics dating from before 600BC. Homer Apollo appears as the ‘god of healing’ in the Iliad. Various gods and heroes were identified with health and disease, the chief being Asclepius, son of Apollo, who had the power to raise the dead, taught herbal medicine by Chiron the centaur.
It was largely influenced by Egyptian esoteric tradition, involving the astrological dictum of celestial influence as a primary moving force behind the human condition and having an influence on human affairs. The gods that the Greeks connected to were based around the astrological archetypes prominent in Egyptian culture.
Greek medicine became distinctive in a more secular orientation, mainly through Hippocrates who grounded it in a natural philosophy which was vitalistic and holistic. Pneuma was viewed as the primary energy (breath) behind all natural phenomena, the animating vital force of nature. Humours, the qualities associated with the manifestation of pneuma. Health was seen as equilibrium. The therapeutic stance relied on the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) and dietary regulation or dietetics.

OPPORTUNITIES

auroraherbalhealth — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:48:06 CDT

OPPORTUNITIES

* Phyto medicines and CAM Therapies when approached in a Holistic way enhances performance. Most people wait until they are sick to seek for treatment which causes loss in business hours, deals, lives and good health. Aurora Herbal Health Centre will assist in overcoming these problems by providing CAM Therapy training & treatments, foods, archives for plant research, laboratory for researching and producing the plant remedies, anthropology unit to help keep record s of phyto medicines and family history.

* Lack of affordable and efficient health facilities creates a society with a high rate of malnutrition, high death rate and high rate of diseases. Providing these services will enhance the performance of the stakeholders because they would have the facilities to produce affordable, modern, healthy therapies using our own facilities within our environmental and social context as well as still be integrated in the globalization by providing Medical Tourism to help Zambia become a first class tourist destination. This can help in reaching the health aspect of the MDG’s by 2015.

* Herbal Health and other CAM Therapy opportunities are opening up through out the region and globally. Lack of adequate research & training facilities, phyto medicine knowledge preservation, and professional local herbal health practitioners on regional and global herbal & CAM therapies leads to inequitable health services that disadvantage the locals. Thus providing locally made first grade herbal health products and CAM Therapy training will both create income generating services and healthy nation.

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auroraherbalhealth — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:41:40 CDT

AURORA HERBAL HEALTH CENTER

MISSION
To promote improved health using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies (Naturopathy) to the society which will include the cultivation, harvesting, processing, analysis & researching as well as packaging & distribution of natural medicines, treatment of patients using CAM Therapies, training of therapists, laboratory for disease research, phytomedicine archive, anthropological research unit & publication of a Herbal Health Magazine. To use plant remedies and other CAM Therapies which treat the whole person (Mind, Body, and Spirit). Naturopathic Aurora Herbal Health Center in Zambia offers the following services: clinical treatment to HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections and tropical diseases, breast cancer prevention and holistic cures of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and other so called incurable diseases with medicinal herbs as well as provides herbal and CAM Therapy training, research on anthropology, laboratory facilities to produce & test plant remedies, products and foods, archive information on plant remedies and the diseases they cure. The monthly magazine Aurora Herbal Health provides information on new discoveries in the Herbal World, health tips, remedies and CAM therapies from all over the world.

Naturopathy is the practice of natural medicine using various modalities to treat and prevent illness. Naturopaths are trained in anatomy, physiology, herbal medicine, nutrition, diet and lifestyle recommendations, supplements, flower essences, mineral therapy, homeopathy, hair and tongue or nail analysis, iris diagnosis, counseling and massage.

Naturopaths treat the individual as a whole, aiming to find the cause of disease rather than treat the signs and symptoms the illness may present with. A naturopath will educate and motivate patients to take responsibility for their own wellbeing through healthy attitude, lifestyle and diet.

HISTORY

auroraherbalhealth — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:39:57 CDT

HISTORY
Previously knowledge of phyto medicines and CAM therapies were passed on from generation to generation through apprenticeship and word of mouth. There were plant cures and therapies for nearly all diseases and it was obligatory that everyone had some knowledge about the plants & CAM therapies used for simple ailments. More serious ailments were treated by traditional healers. Unfortunately in Zambia no records were kept to preserve this knowledge and as people began to migrate from the rural areas too the cities, the plant knowledge soon began to die as the new dwellers began to rely on allopathic medicines even for simple ailments. It was associated mainly with the villages, and witchcraft thus seeming old fashioned so in the fast growing cities, traditional health practitioners started using shrines as their clinics.

The market contains a lot of herbal products manufactured outside the country. People have began to recognize the benefits of phyto medicines, and CAM Therapies which have no side effects, are non-toxic, non irritant and treat the whole body by using the Holistic approach which heals the mind, body and spirit and has long term benefits. The traditional healers who are knowledgeable in phyto medicines have little knowledge on how to process, package, analyze and research the plants as well as keep documented records of their patients, plant chemistry, dosage, side effects and other useful information.

With people discovering the side effects of allopathic medicines, there is a high demand for indigenous plant remedies and other CAM Therapies, not only that but with new diseases coming forth with the changes in the environment, lifestyle, social and eating habits, CAM Therapies and plant remedies are the solution to help prevent and cure these ailments.

By recording this knowledge, researching on the not yet known plant species, will make it easier for everyone to have access to affordable, long term, natural health because all the cultivation, harvesting, processing, analyzing, research, treatment and recording will be done under one roof here in our own country. These same phyto medicines will be made into various forms such as injectables, capsules, tablets, supplements, cosmetics and natural health foods. The records will be in the archives for generations to come for future reference.

By also training therapists various CAM therapies from different countries, a Medical Tourism Project can bring in tourists throughout the year as has been done in Thailand and South Africa which can boost the “Visit Zambia” Campaign because tourists would come for treatments here where it is more affordable.