Natural Plumbing

In our previous articles, we discussed winter illnesses. In this article, I want to touch on another phenomenon that is also one of the "flesh of winter," which is the winter runny nose and the consequent stuffy nose. Runny noses too are considered an illness that, according to the common approach, must be "fought". The conventional ways to fight it are using nasal drops to open the stuffy nose and various pills to dry out the mucous membranes inside the nose to prevent bothersome mucus secretion.

These methods prove ineffective. They provide only a cosmetic solution without a root solution that addresses what caused the runny nose. The approach of natural medicine is completely different. According to natural medicine, the mucus is actually a secretion of toxins produced in the body due to poor nutrition, which typically includes sweets, dairy products, white flour, ice cream, falafel, cola, excessive consumption of animal proteins, and more, which weaken the digestive system and the body, leading to an excess accumulation of waste and toxins in various tissues of the body.

In light of this, the runny nose is a tool through which the body is saved from drowning in waste that accumulates within it. It's a mistake to say that one can continue consuming these mucus-inducing foods and supposedly solve the problem with various means that cause the mucous membranes to dry. The result is that the waste accumulates more, so from a simple runny nose and incorrect treatment approach, it may develop into chronic rhinitis, from which more severe illnesses may develop that are much harder to treat.

Therefore, several steps must be taken: A. It is necessary to avoid foods known to induce mucus, especially the ones prone to do so — which are dairy products, excessive white sugars, white flour, and various pastries. B. There are additional foods that can cause mucus, and in these cases, a diagnosis by a healer is needed.

There are many cases I've encountered in the clinic where a dietary change has led to recovery from a runny nose that had been bothersome for many years. However, the entire family must rally for the task. It is unacceptable to forbid one child something and permit it to everyone else around them. In truth, everyone benefits, especially the one for whom the change was made. There is no doubt that correct attitude and behavior will improve the runny nose situation in particular and the health situation in general. One must only make a decision and adopt an approach that is somewhat difficult at the start but becomes worthwhile, and with time, easier. Good luck!

Eliyahu Shechter is an Iridologist and Natural Healer