and becomes the scene of a horrible tragedy. arab terrorists, armed with sub machine guns, went to the headquarters of the israeli team, and immediately killed one man. and that this will be the last one whistle in life or worse, fears realized tonight. they're all gone. how i witnesses experienced the terrible events and this, the world should not forget the long shuttle. the 1972 olympic massacre start september 3rd on d. w. and nixon is full of great inventions, m r i technology to analyze tumors, antibiotics that can kill deadly bacteria in the body, individually tailored drugs that combat inflammation. and new treatment methods are emerging all the time. but sometimes even simple things can help. that's our focus

today on d. w. health shay. clement's eyes swears by the healing powers of forest tina mind cut treats pain with chili peppers, while k to gully could beat cancer without chemo. alternative healing methods now on in good shape. with in key to colker is in good shape. that's not something she takes for granted. in march 2015, doctors had given her 3 months to live in her hodgkin's disease. a form of lymphoma had come back in, she was prescribed another course of chemotherapy, but she cited not to follow the doctor's advice. let me ask my have his volition

about the 1st time i did chemotherapy. i was convinced it would help, but it didn't was act on funny. i asked myself if my lifestyle had to do with it. the fact that i'd continue to work is that, so i decided to change dana for i felt that i tried chemotherapy and that it was time to try something else. and it's politically, fellas, unless k to go like a resolve to radically change your life to eat more, healthily work less sleep more and take better care of herself. she decided she'd only give chemotherapy another shot. if none of it worked just weeks later, the cancer was on the retreat. despite her doctor's predictions, her health improved. optimization. miss

eastman mishnah phone for not on the right. that's me. 5 months after i change my lifestyle, small ones in a way, i do think the pictures only speak for themselves and physician. oh, i am an unexpected improvement in a case such as hers is known as spontaneous remission. when a tumor resolves partially or even completely without additional treatment, it happens only rarely in approximately $1.60 cases. in patients with hodgkin's diseased, it's even more rare spontaneous remission is more common after an acute infection. possibly because the infection stimulates the immune system, which then attacks the cancer cells. researchers are still figuring out how and why that's the case. kate to go. luca believes the reasons are clear. she got better. thanks to her lifestyle changes. can really be true.

ah, psycho oncologist, elma whiter, has been treating cancer patients for 25 years. the amazing impatience we've been treating for a long time. we've seen these unexpectedly positive outcomes more often than you'd expect. and more often than the scientific literature would suggest them. so we looked into the context and examined the lifestyles of these patients. that was our focus for many people, a cancer diagnosis triggers a profound crisis. but patients who do unexpectedly well in their treatment appear to share some inner resources because they end up better and stronger than they were before. they became sick, like it's extraordinary. does it have not to tell for blue front on these people emerged from their crisis having experienced serious emotional lows gain, greek yogurt teeth. and they've asked themselves, who am i on?

what do i really want? what really matters to me? the characters, but not sin cater, gallagher changed her diet. she stopped eating, processed food and sugar, and made everything from scratch. she also avoided stress and became more aware of meeting her own needs. that even led to her reviewing her friendships. as an unhealthy angsty, these are some of the closest relationships you have. then the end, if they aren't doing you any good, you're going to end up sick. so you have to be honest and brave. and even if you've been friends with someone together with someone for 20 years, this enough, are you have to ask yourself, mom? does this person really give me what i need when to should smith his homage? often it takes a crisis to do this kind of soul searching and attending to your own needs is

certainly a good idea so far though, there is no scientific evidence that can help people survive a cancer diagnosis. but in his own work, elma white believes that patients who take charge of their lives are likely to fair better overall get his answers. i'm ang, it's, is there a connection between this personal empowerment and process of change and an improved outcome for a cancer patient? i wouldn't want to be too categorical, but i think so i'm not alone in thinking that other international researchers would agree that this could melbourne, florida k to go luca would also agree to that. does all gonna mean i don't think like getting sick was a bad thing by gilbert. when did miss it lead to an improvement in my quality of life and i feel healthy and i'm happy that i can appreciate my good health and that i'm much more aware of things and can take joanne numbers,

heads off guns unless von name on so floated on choosing not to follow doctors, recommendations is a risky cheated bullet. this case is certainly an exception, but it's a hopeful ah, let's continue with more unusual ways to heal body and soul. with a little help from some animals head though therapy is a kind of physical therapy on horseback. it's used to treat everything from paralysis to p. t. s. d and autism therapy dogs help people's suffering from speech disorders or depression. wild camels assist with burnout and parkinson's disease. and if you thought that sounded strange, how about these little creatures? our next report is all about the healing power of snails. introducing

hilda, otto dahlia. and liza latter, when they're giant, african snails and they're therapists, and they're also miriam shaggy hoskis and pride and joy. she runs an animal assisted therapy farm shackles and her can of course are to use nails aren't very cuddly spec, but they're not demanding. and they can be very therapeutic, do it. yeah. doesn't i? they move very slowly, but they're quite goal oriented. so they can teach us a lot. yeah. it's usually about slowing down about the trail. we leave upset that very being whole to kind of message for us on im, cup us and we to tire auto employ. a giant african land snails are slow and serene. they have a very relaxing vibe and that can have a calming effect, especially for people with mental health issues. hika is an engineer. today is her

1st encounter with the gentle giants. when they're quite, when i look at them, i think of slimy. now switches slightly groves and it was a going to feel like they cold of a warm will. will i dare to actually pick it up like i'm quite excited. hugs the name on them finish on bissonnet. okay, good. i can feel it attaching itself to my hand and starting to move. oh, wow. wow. it's surprisingly heavy. i chose, i run this all by and august. i saw it weighs about a kilo and re us is familiar with the giant african snails and he's always been fascinated by them. now to cindy, how can you then i 1st encountered them in a psychiatric context. they really calmed me down and had a relaxing and soothing effect. chaco blocked. that's how i ended up coming here. he got ask actually didn't dial recently and hm. the snails aren't the only creatures used for animal assisted therapy on the farm. but the snails are very

different from the other therapy animals here. the convention, how many people who come here have experienced a kind of injury to the soul? here do we use animals to help them heal, given visits were hired by didn't snag a thing about snails is that they can heal themselves so long as they haven't been too badly injured in the he 9 until they retreat into their shell and work out what they need to heal my calcium carbonate on, didn't mention it in what we get the people we work with her as a chance to pause and ask themselves what it is they need to heal, power your mind for that. so that's what we do here. that's going to be in miriam, even takes her thera the animals, including the snails on outings to a nearby retirement home. for example. the snails are quite popular. are careful. don't be surprised. oh, let's do it together. oh,

oh. show for elderly people on the snails size and slow movements, make them very non threatening children which 80 h d or reading and learning difficulties like ben can also benefit snacks and finished ownership. snails are amazing. cindy, i think it's great how cautious they are. all this is the way they move, so slow. i'm a ring, it's really relaxing. what does a swift hinge? bannon, miriam snails certainly seem to have special talents, especially when it comes to encouraging mindfulness and relaxation. all part of a day's work for her crew of animal therapists. ah. so snail's help alleviate psychological pain. pain relief is among medicines, oldest functions. it's something that keeps doctors busy to this day. according to

the world health organization, 80 percent of adults in europe suffer from headaches, at least once a year. almost 10 percent of the population experienced recurring back pain. there are ways to manage chronic pain, yet many people prefer to self medicate. though popping pain, polls can be downright dangerous. potential side effects include intestinal bleeding, stomach else's dizziness and even liver and kidney damage. luckily nature also has its own pain relievers, like chilli peppers, chilli peppers don't just put fireworks in your food. they also have medicinal properties. the active ingredient is the cap c, as in, concentrated in the ribs and pip. that's what causes the burning sensation on your

tongue or skin east via smells when we experienced pain, the body undergoes a stress response, will feel warm, and may even break into a sweat. these are clear signs that your metabolism is hard at work test, that warranty can also be used to ease tense muscles. it's often helpful for joint and back pain. cap sampson patches and creams are specially popular long. have say, seen the doctor, i'm the symptom of accept all cap zayus and binds to a specific receptor in the cells of the body has come to a calcium channel. dusty. she kept saying and stimulates neurons that are sensitive to heat and worn. kathy, which gives you that localized sensation of warmth. i know luc harlow, family acts one entity tina mica studies. the effects of kept saying she wants to use it to help you severe neuropathy. pain which is usually quite difficult to

treat. the doctor works with high dose patches that contain 40 times more cap season than the ones available over the counter demand by hand of iron, mentos least patches are prescribed for certain kinds of pain in the high concentration of caps, zayus, and leads to a kind of defunct analyzation of specific nerve fibers in the skin, and afterwards it takes a while for them to regenerate the effect can last up to 3 months, which can help. these should be your nerve pain. but both the high dose patches, as well as the nonprescription patches and claims can have side effects, including redness sores and itching diabetics are especially likely to experience these side effects. caps is, in also has an effect on mucous membranes. for example,

in lozenges. it said that cap says and capitals can and warm up your body from the inside cuts, i seem to have latin and in mute which were cap saves and capsules that contained smaller doses of cap say ascent can help you when you have a sore throat. and some people like to use caps a isn't as a food supplement, mac, a way to jumpstart their metabolism and promote fat burning them. and then of course, there's the traditional route cooking with chili peppers. the longer they simmer, the more they release their pepsi you, sir. french or dried, they both do the trick and cooking with chillies, amps up your immune system. bottom line, these little peppers pack a big bunch, relieving muscle great at giving your metabolism and immune system a boost. all the more reason to spice up your life.

a little but be wed too much to leak and cause nausea. mucous membrane irritation, vomiting and high blood pressure. children are especially sensitive to chin. he's m t as much mild in and one of the world's oldest home remedies. even 5000 years ago, people were making infusion is from dr. plans. there are teas to reduce inflammation, ease cramps and stomach eggs. this metabolism poke up your mood or appetite, or help you fall asleep. some people also swear by teas, benefits when applied externally. as a compress above additive cleanser the skin makes hair shine and complexions flow. so could see even helped to treat nero dermatitis. one doctor decided to find out.

one big problem with neuro dermatitis, also called a topic exema is that it weakens skins, natural protective barrier. the skin's outermost layer. the epidermis becomes low unless bits, that makes it easier for foreign substances to penetrate the skin and cause inflammation. this inflammation is often treated with cortisone that's effective, but in the long run it causes the skin to thin and become even more vulnerable on sensitive areas like the face. cortisone shouldn't really be used at all, but could black t provide an alternative dermatologist eoc of she markovich wanted to find out as part of a small study, he treated 22 patients suffering from severe neuro dermatitis on their face using only black tea compresses. kathy did them out, took part in the study. oh yeah. yeah. i think that was the was

clara pie ever had on my face since the shopping position is you might not have now is pretty harmless in comparison with mia. it's harmless king. this is how the treatment worked. a tea bag was steeped in hot water for 10 minutes, and then the infused liquid was discarded. only this 2nd infusion was used after also being steeped for 10 minutes. it's one called the 2nd infusion is of course weaker. it contains fuel, timing's your active ingredients than the 1st infusion. so it's milder and more easily tolerated. but it's still amazingly effective. one of yours on 5 times a day, a compress that it had been soaked in the tea, was placed on the patient's face for 20 minutes. after every treatment, a cream that's rich and fatty acids, but contains no active ingredients. perfume or preservatives was applied to the skin. the study showed that after just 3 days,

the patient symptoms were reduced by an average of 70 percent of are you surprised that the effect happened so fast within 3 days? and by far, the dermatologist believes the teeth therapy has 3 benefits. which taken together lead to real improvement. first, the damp compress itself. patience with neuro dermatitis suffer from dry skin, but an acute episode can produce inflamed moist weeping patches. the brute t helps to dry them out. it also cools the skin which has a soothing effect. second, black t contains tenens, they have anti inflammatory effects can reduce itchiness and regulate the skins moisture balance. and 3rd applying cream helps it slightly greasy. film strengthens the skin's protective barrier. kathy did. mom was also amazed at

the results. i think that when you think it was just black tea that did this, it's a way better option than quote his own my home. now kathy detmer always has black tea on hand. ordinary ti from the supermarket works just fine, provided it has no added flavorings. when her neuro dermatitis flares up, she just brews up a compress and kicks back to relax. oh, near did metallic it is. is typical of many modern day ailments in that stress can make the symptoms even was these days there is no getting away from stress, especially in the city. worldwide some 4500000000 people live in these asphalt jungles and close quarters surrounded by noise and dead. he air one study equates the air pollution in cities with smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. ready happened when is also more likely to suffer from mood swings, anxiety,

and depression. but some swear, the panacea is just to walk away in the forest being in the forest just makes you feel good, hulu. but why? scientists around the world, one to find out. could forrest air really be that powerful medicinal cocktail that some claim it to be? finding an explanation is still in the early stages, but the evidence is growing. austrian biologist and also claimants are by his written books that present international research results on forrest medicine. naturally, he read the books in the forest there via telephone skiing. they play forests, help us to come back, depression, loss, them psychological stress on burnout, javier, the act. but they also strengthen our immune systems for youngstown can protect us

against serious chronic diseases. even heart attacks from backdoor a certain substances in forest air that do it with thus, it's jenny, this is not new age nonsense. it's evidence based modern science research of one of the earliest studies appeared in 1984. it concluded that just gazing at trees has immeasurably positive effect. postop patience, he looked out of a window into nature recovered. foster. a study from the university of chicago showed that the few trees there were in a neighbourhood. the more likely people were to suffer from lifestyle, diseases like cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure and diabetes. ah. it could have something to do with the air. forest air contains 90 percent fewer dust particles than city i. and that's not the only benefit thick enough and not

the really in the forest. we walk on natural, soft ground, which is good for our joint scene as i include it in our senses are stimulated by everything around us. with the wind, the bird song going the site, the trees are evidence in the yard. these are things that our brains have been trained on throughout evolution done. the alice increases the activity of our parasympathetic nervous system on this is an important part of our nervous systems . the i eat, responsible for recovery and regeneration in the that's you won't be even on the cellular level. and for this reason that we know that the opposing system or the sympathetic nervous system is very active in hectic bourbon situations that's involved united. that's why we modern humans need the forest as a counterbalance when we're feel safe. when we spend a lot of time in the forest him, we're surrounded by bio active substances that are good for. i'll forget salt at all. all these include substances known as tuppence. their organic aromatic compounds that plants used to convey messages to each other

. japanese scientists have investigated the effect of forest air which contains her pins on humans. they found that the term pains stimulate, are immune systems, the number of natural killer cells increases. these are cells that attack viruses and tumor cells in the body to reap these benefits. you don't even have to do anything special, just breathing. the fresh, fragrant air is enough. as a get hotter than we are stop call those of us who live in the city should try to benefit as much as possible from these healthy substances in the forest on the forest. as this takes us, if we should breathing deeply mcmillen's as in this year, we should let the forest sharpen our senses on we should absorb the nature around us. he feels an ottoman research on the health. benefits of spending time in forests is in its infancy may be one day doctors will prescribe a walk in the woods to cue what ails us. but even without that, a war come to

a leafy canopy of green is certainly a wonderful way to relax. ah ah, but what if you can't escape the stress of urban life then martin schmidt can help you with this quick and easy mindfulness. ted welcome to mindfulness exercise on a daily walk through city. sometimes we are busy with thoughts on such a way or we carry around something that can be expressed through tension or unrest . we could make good use of a healthy interruption and no such a mom, for instance, using a traffic light when the green light shows just stay in the here. and now the

most important thing is not to start running off, but really allow and take in that pole or so with the following re lights, you might wanna take some of the experience you just made with you into the rest of your day. and yeah, simply walk on consciously, again, that's it for in good shape today. hope to see you again. next time i buy a with

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