Michael Tierra
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 For protein supplementation, one can add a good-quality soy or whey powder. There are infinite variations on this basic congee recipe that should be selected according to individual requirements. One can substitute or mix different grains, such as barley for arthritis and cancer. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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 Illnesses that may respond to EFA balancing and supplementation include acne, AIDS, allergies, Alzheimer's, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, autoimmune disease, breast cysts, cancer, cartilage problems, cystic fibrosis, dermatitis, diabetes, E. coli infection, eczema, heart disease, hepatitis, hyperactivity, hypertension, inflammation, neurological disorders, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, skin disorders, stroke, vascular disease, and vision problems.
A sensible course for most of us is to consume moderate amounts of high-quality fats and oils. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| DNA/RNA supplementation has been widely panned by medical science.
Since there is no proof, only speculation, to support claims for DNA/RNA, many people are simply listening to proponents in the supplement industry. Makers of supplements have been infusing everything from nutritional supplements to face creams with these life-giving molecules and marketing the nucleic acids through health food stores. Not surprisingly, they often claim miraculous results.
The bottom line from experts, however, is that we need much more research before we can justify using them in anything. |
| Babies and Diabetes
The two groups of people who probably benefit most from inositol supplementation are babies born prematurely and people with diabetes, although neither pregnant women nor anyone with diabetes should take supplements without a doctor's supervision.
Babies need inositol, and Mother Nature enabled human moms to supply it, says Dr. Holub. Mother's milk contains 100 to 200 milligrams of inositol per quart, he says. But mothers who are bottle-feeding their babies should check with their doctors about the inositol count in the formula they use, says Dr. |
| But if you eat a raw diet for longer than that, you may be at risk of a B12 deficiency and should talk to your doctor about testing, dietary management or supplementation, says Dr. Martin.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding also increase your need for B12. And since a B12 deficiency can have serious consequences for your baby's future health, your doctor may recommend dietary changes or a supplement to make sure you're getting enough.
Focus on Fiber
Another advantage of a raw diet is that it's loaded with fiber. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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| Those who have difficulty processing fats and utilizing these EFAs, can benefit from borage or evening primrose oil supplementation. Most people do not get enough omega-3 EFAs from the foods they eat. By the way, many people do better with fish oils.
Omega-3 and -6 oils are incorporated into the cell membrane, and cell membranes are responsible for transporting nutrients. When the membranes contain a balance of these oils, they are much more flexible than if formed from animal fatty acids, saturated fats, cholesterol, trans-fatty acids, or excessive omega-6's. |
| Doctors observed some improvements in 12 patients taking B12 supplementation (Shemesh et al, 1993).
• A controlled clinical trial of patients with persistent tinnitus compared Western medicine (WM) with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Control subjects received a prescribed oral WM (Valium, nicotinic acid, vitamin B, Lidocaine, etc.), and WM-TCM patients received the same medication along with TCM herbs. The effectiveness of the WM treatments significantly increased with concomitant TCM treatment (Yang DJ, 1989). |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| Specifically, some believe that many cases of heart failure and cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle) are the direct result of a deficiency of coQ10 and that supplementation can both prevent and treat these ailments. These researchers point to several studies to reinforce their point.
In one Italian multicenter study, 2,664 people with heart failure were given between 50 and 150 milligrams of coQ10 every day for three months. Researchers found that their symptoms improved in a wide range of areas, including insomnia, enlargement of the liver, breathing trouble and heart palpitations. |
| For optimal stress resistance, experts recommend getting 10,000 international units of beta-carotene, at least 500 milligrams of vitamin C and up to 400 international units of vitamin E daily through a combination of food and supplementation.
Good food sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, tomatoes and red bell peppers. Wheat germ, almonds and vegetable oils are rich in vitamin E, and carrots, broccoli and sweet potatoes are beta-carotene boosters.
Putting the Stops on PMS
Women's menstrual cycles have been called a lot of unflattering names—the nuisance, the plague, the curse. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 VITAMIN K: An Essential Building Block
"A strong case can be made that vitamin K deficiency is one of the factors contributing to the development of osteoporosis and that vitamin K supplementation may be of value in preventing or possibly reversing bone loss," says Dr. Gaby. That's because vitamin K is necessary for the production of osteocalcin, a protein that functions as a foundation for calcium to construct bone.
The best food source of this nutrient is dark green, leafy vegetables. As added insurance, says Dr. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 Vitamins for Heart Health
Diet is crucial to a healthy heart, but supplementation is the best kind of insurance, especially because switching to healthier foods is usually a long process for most people. Here are some supplements you may want to investigate if you have heart disease or are at risk for it.
ž L-carnitine. This compound is involved with energy metabolism at the cellular level. It increases the efficiency of the heart muscle, reduces cholesterol metabolism, and prevents plaque formation. Typical dosage: 500 to 1,500 milligrams per day.
ž Coenzyme Q10. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 The effectiveness of brahmi is increased by simultaneous supplementation with inositol and/or a B-vitamin complex. For best results, adults should take 3,000 milligrams one or twice daily. It may take four weeks to see an improvement. Brahmi is best taken at the beginning of the day and again in mid to late afternoon, or before doing meditation or yoga.
The herb is often combined with the circulatory boosters ginkgo and lecithin. These herbs have independent modes but work well synergistically to improve cognitive function. |
Attaining Medical Self SufficiencyDuncan Long
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| Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects. " American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 52(3) 557-564, 1990. \
92 "Vitamin E enhances immunity in elderly," Nutrition Research Newsletter, 9(10)114, 1990.
Studies in the 1920s demonstrated that vitamin A deficiency created abnormalities in both lymphoid organs and nonlymphoid organs. Not long after that, other researchers discovered that resistance to natural and experimental infections was lowered in vitamin A-deficient animals. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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| Protein digestion can be improved with herbal medicines, hydrochloric acid, or proteolytic enzyme supplementation.
Even though animal products seem ideal as a source of protein, there are some very important considerations. Animal protein sources are more concentrated and contain higher levels of toxins than vegetable proteins, resulting in more work for the liver and kidneys. There is much more protein in a gram of meat than in a gram of vegetable matter, resulting in a higher concentration of nitrogen for the kidneys to process in a typical meal. |
| Additionally, some patients may have hydrochloric acid levels that are so low they require direct HC1 supplementation. This is especially true with patients over the age of 60. Finally, there are times when none of the usual theories help. In these cases I use vilwa fruit, which can sometimes work wonders, very slowly.
In severe cases following a very restricted diet, such as "The Elemental Diet" (very low carbohydrates) can be helpful. Some authorities allow only lamb and pears for a few weeks.
I recommend initiating the following measures immediately to help to control the problem. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| LJ Chondroitin and glucosamine are made even more effective by supplementation with 200 to 300 milligrams of magnesium ascorbate daily. This triple combination is especially helpful in treating OA of the knee and lower back.
—I Get at least fifteen to twenty minutes of sun on your hands and face every day, if possible. The ultraviolet (UV) rays of sunlight enable the skin to make vitamin D, which slows the progression of OA. Do not use sunblock, which keeps the skin from absorbing UV rays. |
Attaining Medical Self SufficiencyDuncan Long
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| The results were amazing: Researchers recommended that potassium supplementation should be considered as a tool for the prevention and treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).76
Inexpensive, over-the-counter tablets could control high blood pressure. Not only that. The research showed that even a small amount of potassium could prevent the onset of high blood pressure. Larger supplements, the researchers said, ought to be considered as a treatment for hypertension, especially among those unable to cut their salt intake (which often contributes to high blood pressure). |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Supplementation with vitamin B6 can also be useful, since this vitamin helps the body break down tryptophan.
—I Deep breathing and other relaxation techniques, as well as yoga, can be useful for both adults and children who have asthma, even if it is possible to practice these techniques for only a few minutes a day. Relaxation and visualization techniques can be especially useful for controlling asthma attacks in children. In addition to building physical strength and flexibility, yoga teaches steady, controlled, deep breathing. (See RELAXATION TECHNIQUES in Part Three. |
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
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 My program includes nutritional therapy; supplementation with specific vitamins, minerals, and trace elements; administration of natural medicinal tonics; cardiovascular exercise; mental exercise; yogic mind/body exercises; stress management; and administration of certain pharmaceutical medications.
Each element of the program works synergistically with the other elements; no single aspect of the program would be completely effective if used alone.
As you might imagine, this concerted program has a therapeutic effect on more than just memory and concentration. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 In addition, there may be instances when supplementation with curcumin is also appropriate.
Turmeric extracts and curcumin have demonstrated direct antitumor results in a number of experimental models of skin and epithelial cancers.15-38 This effect has also been substantiated in a human study.39 Sixty-two patients with either ulcerating oral or cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas who had failed to respond to standard treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy were given either an ethanol extract of turmeric (for oral cancer) or an ointment containing 0. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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| Consider supplementation. If you're otherwise healthy, you are probably leading a busy life that makes it hard to get enough essential fatty acids and other essential nutrients in your diet, no matter how many vegetables you eat. Check supplement recommendations in the chapter on heart disease.
Supplements for Avoiding Stroke
Bromelain, made from proteolytic enzymes found in pineapple, fights inflammation, inhibits platelet clumping, and has been shown to break down atherosclerotic plaques. Typical dosage: 250 to 500 milligrams three times per day on an empty stomach. |
| But could lysine supplementation help prevent cold-sore recurrences? Maybe. Some, but not all studies, show it to be effective. In one, 1,000 milligrams of L-lysine three times per day for six months was effective in reducing recurrences. So if you're prone to cold sore outbreaks, you may want to discuss lysine supplements with your doctor. try applying essential oil of clove to your cold sore. Caution: Don't take this oil internally.
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Pungent and potent, garlic fights many viruses, including herpes simplex viruses. |
Bill Gottlieb
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| Those with food allergies may need extensive supplementation," says Dr. Krohn, because the allergic process interferes with digestion and may cause nutritional shortages. She recommends looking for a supplement that is free of common allergy-causing ingredients such as milk, corn, wheat, eggs, soy, sugar, and yeast.
You could call it Limburger Feet Disease. Bacteria that are similar to the type that ripens limburger into one of the smelliest of cheeses is also responsible for the smelliest of feet, says Gregory Spencer, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Renton, Washington. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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| One study showed that spirulina supplementation resulted in significantly higher iron storage and increased hemoglobin content in the blood of pregnant rats. Foods and herbs that contain high levels of chlorophyll show pharmacological evidence of cancer prevention, perhaps because pigments in green vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and lettuce bind with and thus stimulate excretion of cancer-causing chemicals. Even more interesting is a report from one researcher that "Given their exclusive dietary origin, . . . |
James F. Balch, M.D.
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 In addition, blood pressure, cholesterol, and spontaneous clotting decreased dramatically, all attributed to garlic supplementation.
Garlic and the Prevention of cancer
Many laboratory experiments have shown that garlic is a powerful inhibitor of cancer. Both fresh garlic and aged garlic extract have shown this benefit. One of the key reasons for this is the complex of antioxidants, like selenium and bioflavonoids, contained in garlic.
Kyolic Garlic Extract inhibited Aflatoxin from Binding to DNA
Aflatoxin is strongly linked with liver and other forms of cancer. |
| Many studies of the diabetic have shown that supplementation of the diet with chromium will decrease fasting blood sugar levels, improve glucose tolerance, lower insulin levels, and decrease total cholesterol and fat levels, while increasing HDL cholesterol.9 Chromium deficiency may be the primary underlying factor contributing to the large number of Americans who suffer with blood sugar problems, both diabetes and hypoglycemia. Evidence is overwhelming that there is a significant chromium insufficiency in the United States. |
| I had never really considered myself a teacher, but in truth doctors are teachers, and I soon found that teaching patients better health through nutritional supplementation and dietary changes produced a healing that I had never before witnessed. It was truly an impressive thing. First, I found that any protocol of the healing art must be based on a foundation of solid nutrition and diet which leads to homeostasis (balance in the body). |
Attaining Medical Self SufficiencyDuncan Long
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| So you can increase your immune
105 "Vitamin supplementation and immunity in healthy elderly people," Vitamins and Minerals, Nutrition Research Newsletter, 11(11-12), 130-131, 1992.
106 "Vitamins and immunity," (1991 AIN Symposium Proceedings: History of Nutritional Immunology), The Journal of Nutrition, 122(3), 601-603, 1992. system's ability to fight off disease by lowering the number of free radicals it has to contend with. Since tobacco smoke is a witch's brew of free radicals, avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke is a good strategy to adopt. |
Judith Wills
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 Excess is unlikely in a normal diet, though very high levels of supplementation would be toxic. Low-sodium, potassium-rich foods include dried fruits, legumes, nuts, potatoes, bananas, garlic, onions, and many other fruits and vegetables.
¦ Phosphorus
USA RDI 1 g UK RNI 550 mg (males and females) EC RDA 800 mg About 1 kilo of body weight is phosphorus and most is in the skeleton. It is an essential part of all body cells, helping in the release of energy and regulating protein activity. |
James F. Balch, M.D.
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| Our recommendations for preventing cataracts are simply to implement an antioxidant supplementation program and stick with it. There are no short-term treatments. Cataracts take years to develop, usually in a person's fifties and sixties, so you need to be taking preventive measures for years before a problem has a chance to develop. That program should include the standards: vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and Pycnogenol or grape seed extract. Melatonin is also recommended to slow the effects of aging and promote better health into old age. |
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