Elaine Feuer
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 A few months later Senator Hatch and Congressman Bill Richardson sponsored the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, to establish a regulatory framework for vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other dietary supplements; to protect supplements from being arbitrarily removed from the market as food additives; and to protect consumers by guaranteeing their right to obtain safe nutritional products and truthful, science-based information about their benefits.
In his introductory statement for the House bill, Rep. |
Tanya Harter Pierce
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 These supplements can counteract the process of the Protocel formula to varying degrees.
The main supplemental items you should be sure to avoid are listed below.
Definitely Avoid While Using Protocel
Vitamin C Vitamin E
CoQ10 Selenium Essiac tea Ozone treatments
These items are certainly very beneficial when using a different approach to health improvement. But they have been known to seriously interfere with the action of Protocel. This is not because they are antioxidants, but because most of them raise the potential voltage of cells. |
| One thing that surprised me, and I think may surprise many people, is the reality that alternative approaches to cancer do not just involve tak-
IX ing supplements from the local health food store to strengthen one's immune system. The successful alternative approaches I found out about do much more than that! In fact, they tend to involve such specific actions on cancer cells that some of the alternative approaches cannot be done along with other approaches because they would counteract each other. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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 Discusses a broad range of herbs and supplements, as well as medications commonly used in other countries.
Ernst, Edzard, ed. The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 2001.
A well-organized and well-documented resource for the clinical applications and side effects of commonly used herbs.
Robbers, James, and Varro Tyler. Tyler's Herbs of Choice. Binghamton, NY: Hawthorne Herbal Press, 1999.
An excellent, consumer-friendly review of common herbal remedies for various medical conditions.
Web Sites www.artofliving. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 While individuals with cancer will benefit from these suggestions, a more comprehensive program is recommended, such as supplements with precise anticancer mechanisms, targeted at specific cancer cell lines or established weaknesses.
:*Refer to safety precautions that appear in this protocol when taking high doses of vitamins A and D. eradicated. However, the regrettable facts ate that colonies of cancer cells can remain dormant in the body for years or decades before reappearing as full-blown disease that is highly resistant to treatment. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| If you have trouble keeping your weight up, we recommend using one of the whey-based weight gain products in the marketplace.
Whey protein can be found in premeasured individual serving packets and bulk canisters and is available in many different flavors— chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pina colada, orange, and others—from many different manufacturers. For many of the products, just mixing the whey protein with 8 to 12 ounces of water, juice, nonfat milk, or soy milk and a few ice cubes is all that is needed to make a delicious shake. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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| Although I received traditional medical training at Columbia University, throughout my career I've explored herbs and other alternative therapies as supplements to conventional drug treatments—but only when I find compelling scientific evidence to support their use. I won't recommend anything if the science behind it isn't solid. Just because a remedy is "natural" doesn't mean it's safe or effective. While some natural substances can heal, others do very little or, worse, cause serious damage. Knowing the difference can be a matter of life and death. |
Ray Strand, M.D.
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 But once you understand that oxidative stress is the root cause of almost all of our major chronic degenerative diseases, you will agree that supplementing your healthy diet with high-quality supplements is essential.
I recommend taking an antioxidant tablet and a mineral tablet containing a wide variety of antioxidants at optimal levels. These nutrients work synergistically. I call this cellular nutrition. |
| They're asking for guidance on diet, exercise, supplements, and herbal therapies. Plow disappointing it is to find that even though every physician understands that eating habits and lack of exercise are at the core of many diseases, most remain strictly disease- and drug-oriented and usually discourage their patients' use of any complementary medicine. The American public has long displayed an avid interest in the relations of diet and health, and our expectations for guidelines on nutrition and exercise are becoming more and more sophisticated. |
| Because of my new attitude toward supplements and herbal therapies, many people now consult me for advice on alternative therapies. I am still a physician, and I prescribe my share of medication; however, I hold firm to the belief that we should always use medication as a last resort and not as a first choice.
Many people take a hunt-and-peck approach to herbal treatments. If you are taking herbs or are seriously considering them, make your decision carefully and seriously. Know what you are dealing with. |
| I then decided to venture into a small health-food store to see if I could put together a similar mixture of supplements.
With more than a little hesitation, I pushed open the door, trying my best to look like I frequented places like these. A small woman nodded in my direction. She and several other shoppers looked especially hungry to me in their baggy clothes and Birkenstocks.They all browsed the aisles, seeming to know what they were looking for. |
| Please see the Appendix pages at the end of this book for help in discerning whether or not your supplements meet the USP guidelines. It also includes information on a few companies that I am familiar with that follow GMP.
It is much easier and safer to maintain your health than to try to regain it once you've lost it. A healthy, proactive lifestyle is always your best protection against suffering an adverse drug reaction. It is impossible to suffer from a drug reaction when you don't need drugs, right? |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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| Whether your goal is to get more from your exercise routine or to compete at the highest levels of your chosen sport, you can find safe, high-quality supplements to maximize your physical performance. You can mix and match individual adaptogens to meet your needs, or you can choose from among the many commercially available sports formulas. Some of the best products contain Rhodiola rosea. We'll discuss our recommendations at the end of this chapter. |
Jack Challem
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 Many supplements contain both, and people with osteoarthritis should consider taking 1,200 to 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin daily. As part of an osteoarthritic regimen, 500 to 1,000 mg of vitamin C should be included. Although some of the described studies used manganese ascorbate, this type of vitamin C is difficult to find. Any form of vitamin C should suffice.
In general, it would be worthwhile for every person to consume a minimum of 500 mg of supplemental vitamin C. The recent recommendation of 90 mg daily was based on studies of young, healthy men and women. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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| The false notion that stress can exhaust the adrenal glands, causing a Cortisol deficiency that's correctable with supplements, has been exploited to sell useless products. Unfortunately, it also has led consumers suffering from fatigue to overlook other treatments, like Rhodiola rosea, that are proven to replenish energy reserves.
Please note that adrenal burnout is different from adrenal insufficiency, a serious autoimmune disease that usually results from inflammation of the adrenal glands or a disease of the pituitary gland. |
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| Kelley's enzymes, Essiac tea, and a variety of other supplements. But he never stopped taking the liquid minerals.
Incredibly, about six weeks after beginning cesium high pH therapy, LaVaughn felt well again. Two weeks after that, at the eight-week point, another endoscope procedure was done. It was the day before Thanksgiving 2002. This time, the endoscope showed that the tumor was completely gone and the central ulcer part had shrunk down to the size of a pencil eraser. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 A man who listens to our syndicated public radio show offered his own experience with fish oil:
/ had quite a bit of pain in my joints, particularly my knees. Then I started taking fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids. It has completely eliminated all the pain in the joints. I've been taking them for about 2 months and all the pain is gone. I take one capsule in the morning and that's it. Not only that, but it has virtually eliminated the clicking in my knees. When I would stand they would click. That's almost gone, and the pain is definitely gone. |
David Brownstein
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 For a list of supplements recommended, see Figure 13 below.
Figure 13: Nutritional supplements Recommended for Detoxification
Cilantro drops: 4/day Garlic: 500mg/day L-Glutamine: 3-6g/day Multiple vitamin-mineral complex Selenium: 400mcg/day Vitamin C: 3000mg/day Vitamin E: 800IU/day
Step 4: Drink Adequate Amounts of Water
It is impossible to properly detoxify the body without adequately hydrating the body. Water helps flush out toxins throughout the body, including the liver and the kidneys. Also, water can help carry nutrients into the cells. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
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 Don't take with:
Other drugs, herbal products or supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
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POSSIBLE
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
In case of overdose, see previous column.
Common:
Drowsiness.
Continue. Tell doctor at next visit.
Infrequent:
• Headache, diarrhea or constipation, upset stomach.
• Dry mouth, nose, throat.
Continue. Call doctor when convenient.
Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. |
Jack Challem
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| Hutt also asked her to take several anti-inflammatory supplements, including fish oil capsules (1,000 mg twice daily), as well as ginger, turmeric, and bromelain.
Anita's response was dramatic. After three weeks she had lost ten pounds and her glucose had normalized, enabling her to stop taking the glucose-lowering medications. Her pain, swelling, and stiffness decreased considerably, and her energy levels began increasing. At a six-week follow-up visit Anita had lost a total of eighteen pounds, and her blood pressure was normal, so she was able to stop taking the hypertensive medications. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
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| Others:
• A balanced diet should provide all the niacin a healthy person needs and make supplements unnecessary. Best sources are meat, eggs and dairy products.
• Store in original container in cool, dry, dark place. Bathroom medicine chest too moist.
• Obesity reduces effectiveness.
• Some nicotinic acid products contain tartrazine dye. Read labels carefully if sensitive to tartrazine.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
GENERIC NAME OR DRUG CLASS
COMBINED EFFECT
Antidiabetics*
Decreased antidiabetic effect.
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents*
Excessively low blood pressure. |
| Don't take with:
• Vitamin A or supplements containing Vitamin A.
• Any other medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS: None reported. WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison center 1-800-222-1222 or hospital emergency room for instructions.
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POSSIBLE
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
• Burning, red, itching eyes; lip scaling; burning pain; nosebleeds.
• Itchy skin.
• Dry mouth.
Discontinue. |
| This information supplements drug label information. If your doctor's instructions differ from the suggestions, follow your doctor's instructions.
Instructions are left out for how much to take. Dose amounts can't be generalized. Dosages of prescription drugs must be individualized for you by your doctor. Be sure the dosage instructions are on the label. Advice to "take as directed" is not helpful if you forget the doctor's instructions or didn't understand them. Nonprescription drugs have instructions on the labels regarding how much to take. |
Committee on Comparative Toxicity of Naturally Occurring Carcinogens
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 P-carotene supplements to reduce the incidence of lung and other cancers among male smokers (Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta Carotene Cancer Prevention Study Group 1994); Tire Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET; Thornquist et al. 1993, Omenn et al. 1994); the Physicians Health Study (PHS; Hennekens et al.); trials of calcium supplements and precursors of colon cancer (Vargas and Alberts 1992); and a trial of low fat intake and breast and colon cancer (the recently begun Women's Health Initiative) (IOM 1993). Under ideal conditions, one would always choose to conduct intervention trials. |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
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 Consequently, supplements combining both are becoming increasingly popular in practice.
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz-Bip. |
| The relevance of this to internally ingested supplements is unknown.
CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
While no instances of allergic reactions could be found, it should be noted that other members of the Asteraceae family (e.g., calendula, German chamomile, feverfew) have been shown to have allergic potential.25 Calendula should be used with caution in pregnancy due to a reputed action on the menstrual cycle.2
DRUG INTERACTIONS
None reported; however, calendula has been noted to extend the duration of action of hexo-barbitol in rats.1 The implication to pharmacy practice is unknown. |
John Boik
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 In a study of 81 patients with small cell lung cancer receiving either chemotherapy or radiotherapy, half the patients were randomly assigned to receive either a formula that supplements the kidney yin (Liu Wei Di Huang Tang) or a formula that supplements the kidney yang (Jin Gui Shen Qi). The overall response rate (complete response plus partial response) was 91.5% for the group that received the combined treatment, and 46.9% for control group. The median survival was 16 months for the group that received the combined treatment, and 10 months for the control group. |
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| Including other supplements, each cancer patient may consume a total of 130 to 160 capsules a day. Also included in the program are digestive aids such as pepsin and hydrochloric acid, and supplemental concentrates (in pill form) of raw beef organs and glands. Patients must generally prepare three fresh juices each day and, for detoxification, most are required to perform two coffee enemas a day. Both the supplementation protocol and the dietary regimen for each patient are individualized according to the patient's metabolic type and disease state. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 McKenna DJ (ed) (1998) Natural supplements. Institute for Natural Products Research, Marine on
St. Croix, Minnesota, unpaged. Melchart D, Linde K, Worku F, bauer R, Wagner H (1994) Immunomodulation with echinacea - a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Phytomedicine 1: 245-254. Melchert T Linde K, Fischer P, Kaesmayr J (2001) Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold (Conchrane Review). In: The Conchrane Library, Issue 1, 2001. Oxford: Update Software. |
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