•    Membrane function. Cholesterol forms part of the cell membrane of each cell in our body. Because it is a hard fat, it gives the membranes rigidity and stability.

•     Synthesis of steroid hormones. The sex hormones oestrogen, progesterone, DHEA and testosterone are made out of cholesterol. This is a worry if millions of people are being prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs.

•     Synthesis of adrenal hormones. The hormone aldosterone regulates water and sodium balance in our body and is made out of cholesterol. Cortisol is a hormone that regulates metabolism, suppresses inflammation and is produced as a response to stress. When we are under chronic stress our bodies manufacture a great deal more cholesterol.

•     Bile production. 80 percent of the cholesterol in our body is used by the liver to produce bile salts. Bile is stored in the gallbladder and used to help in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats and fat soluble vitamins. This is the major route of exit of cholesterol from our body. Bile is secreted into our intestines and leaves the body in bowel movements.

•     Vitamin D synthesis. Sunlight hitting our skin converts cholesterol into vitamin D, which is needed to keep our bones strong. Vitamin D has other important functions in our body; it boosts the immune system and helps to keep the blood pressure normal. Getting a bit of sunlight on your skin most days of the week can help to lower your cholesterol level by facilitating its conversion to vitamin D.

•     Skin protection. Cholesterol is secreted into our skin, where it covers and protects us from dehydration, cracking and the drying effects of the elements. It helps to keep your skin looking plump and wrinkle free. Cholesterol has a role in healing, as high amounts of it are found in scar tissue.

•     Serotonin function. Cholesterol is necessary for the function of serotonin receptors in the brain. Serotonin is a feel-good chemical that helps to protect us from depression. Several studies have shown that low cholesterol levels are associated with depression and violent behaviour.

•     Myelin sheath formation. Cholesterol is the main fat present in the myelin sheath, which coats our nerve cells and enables electrical impulses to occur in our brain and spinal cord. A healthy myelin sheath is needed for good concentration and memory.

•     Antioxidant function. Cholesterol helps to transport fat soluble antioxidants around our body, such as vitamins E and A and several antioxidant enzymes.

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A lady in Bremen, Germany, had a similar experience to the one recounted above:

‘I have been suffering from insufficient blood supply to the brain since my youth. It has caused me a great deal of anxiety, even an inferiority complex and lots of tears. As soon as I learned about Ginkgo biloba I went to get it from our local pharmacy, which stocks your remedies. That was three weeks ago, and I already notice that I can think better and more clearly and my memory, indeed my general health, has improved. I feel happy again.’

Ginkgo biloba is also indicated in cases of concussion. As soon as the patient feels better and has recovered, the remedy should be taken to stimulate blood supply to the brain. Pain and complications in the legs caused by menstrual problems can be eased if Ginkgo biloba is taken in alternation with Vinca minor. It is recommended to take the first remedy early in the morning one day and the second one the next day, and so forth. Doing so will improve the circulation right down to the finest capillaries.

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Certain parts of the body can sweat excessively, for example the hands, feet and armpits. Is there anything one can do about this condition? Yes there is; you can stimulate the kidneys with a good kidney tea containing Solidago (goldenrod), and Nepbrosolid kidney drops. The skin, the so-called ‘third kidney’, will be relieved as soon as the kidneys themselves have been activated. Additionally, in accordance with the method of the ancient Chinese, take sage tea or Salvia drops (made from fresh sage) regularly. If the perspiration, especially under the arms, has an unpleasant smell, the best external remedy is Hamamelis Soap, which contains witch hazel and thyme, and is an excellent means of supporting the treatment with sage drops or tea. Daily washing with Hamamelis Soap followed by the application of Bioforce Cream has also proved successful in cases of feet that sweat excessively.

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It has been proved beyond doubt that some chemical additives to our food are carcinogenic. Colourings, flavourings and preservatives are worse cell poisons than was previously thought, and it is for this reason that many government agencies have started to ban them. They follow the example of Germany in this respect, where the efforts of doctors, especially those engaged in research into vitamins and minerals, succeeded in persuading the Government to take such measures.

Certain medicines, such as those that are, unfortunately, still used-all too frequently in chemotherapy, especially derivatives of tar, contribute to cell degeneration. This is of particular significance today, when people are accustomed to swallowing tablets for just about anything.

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