I tend to lean towards the idea that most all chronic diseases are associated with a form of inflammatory response to environmental conditions.
Absolutely agree with you - with a bit of expansion: Inflammation/prolonged cellular stress due to toxins, as well as radiation and pathogens which have gotten past suppressed immune systems, in combination with cells which have not been properly nourished, cleansed or hydrated. THAT, imo, is the formula for most disease - and in the formula one should be able to clearly see the solution.
DQ Bechamp
When I wrote:
"and in the formula one should be able to clearly see the solution."
I meant that the solution was undoing the formula that lead to the problem - in other words properly nourishing, cleansing and hydrating the cellular environment along with elimination of the source of the irritation/inflammation. That does not require medicating, although I certainly believe that natural items can be used to help speed the body back into the pathway of a naturally healthy state.
Thanks for your kind words and input. No, I do not take CS every da- far from it. I take it when I think that there is an issue I need to address (colds, sore throat, stomach bug, etc.) and apply it topically when needed. Sometimes I do take it as a preventive when something nasty is going around.
It is wonderful to hear of your aunt's success.