| General Therapy
Prevention: As a preventive measure take supplements of calcium and magnesium, one part calcium to two parts magnesium, as well as a multivitamin that contains 50 mg of B6 and substantial quantities of vitamins C and E.
During the day take 5 silica 6x cell (tissue) salts under the tongue. Be aware of your electrolyte balance. For potassium, eat bananas, oranges, beans, fresh vegetables, and whole grains. Exercise regularly to improve muscle tone. Wear shoes with good supports during the day. |
| Avoid coffee, tea, mint, almonds, cloves, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, apples, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, currants, grapes, raisins, and all berries, and be aware that aspirin, blood thinners such as Coumadin or heparin, oral contraceptives and other estrogen supplements, and prolonged use of nosedrops or nasal sprays may contribute to nosebleeds. Frequent nosebleeds may also be an indication of high blood pressure (hypertension).
PAIN
Water Therapy
Ice: Immediately after an injury apply ice to the area of pain or to the nearest artery supplying blood to the area. |
| To further lessen the possibility of postherpetic neuralgia take daily supplements of vitamin E.
During periods of stress calm down with conscious deep breathing alternated with yoga alternate nostril breathing. With the thumb cover the right nostril and to the count of 4 breathe in through the left nostril. Breathe out through the right nostril to the count of 4. Repeat several times. This immediately reduces stress and tension and brings on a benign feeling.
The pain and misery of a shingles attack are legendary. |
Mark Bricklin
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 Pleasant, Texas, the researchers discovered that patients with carpal tunnel syndrome actually had a severe deficiency of vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, and that supplements of B6 led to disappearance of the symptoms. "They are improved so much that the patients do not need orthopedic surgery for their hands," says Dr. Folkers. "And what I think is almost unbelievable (but it seems to be true) is that individuals who have had symptoms for years—a decade, even 15 years—show remarkable reversal and improvement of their condition.
"It doesn't even take huge doses of B6, either," he continues. |
| One reader reported success after following the advice of nutritionist Adelle Davis, who said she cured her daughter's stubborn case of athlete's foot with yeast drinks and vitamin B supplements. In addition to this, this reader bathed her feet with goldenseal powder, dried her feet and then dusted them with more powdered goldenseal.
Using a solution of dried comfrey leaves and water as a foot soak resulted in "dramatic improvement" for one man.
Back Pain
Everyone loves to talk about his or her diseases and I am no exception. |
| Both oral supplements and locally applied ointments have been used with success in speeding the healing of wounds in persons who have low zinc levels.
For more information on bedsores, I suggest you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Center for Tissue Trauma Research and Education, 408 N.E. Alice Ave., Jensen Beach, FL 33457.
Many doctors know what causes bed-wetting. The problem is that each one "knows" a different reason. The situation is actually quite revealing of the narrow and prejudiced thinking that too often pervades medical practice. |
Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman
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 Estrogen and progesterone supplements have also been proven to reduce the bone loss associated with osteoporosis. Women's bones slowly begin to lose minerals and become less dense even before menopause. After menopause, however, the pace accelerates rapidly for five to ten years. Estrogen inhibits
Investigators Found fewer than three percent of women on estrogen replacement therapy continued to lose bone density from the spine. bone resorption and progesterone stimulates bone formation. |
Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.
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 She had taken an array of supplements, homeopathics, and topical analgesics. She felt she was getting reasonable relief, particularly from the homeopathics and topicals, that allowed her to slightly push her time on the computer.
"I was still limited," she says. "If I overdid it, I would pay for it with pain."
An acquaintance told Oubre about how MSM had helped his shoulder tendinitis.
"I began taking 750 milligrams of MSM twice a day," she says. "After three or four days, I noticed improvement. After a week, the relief was significant. After two weeks, it was amazing. |
Velma J. Keith and Monteen Gordon
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| Take supplements with a meal. Breakfast is a good suggestion for this since it is the start of the day's activity. Taking vitamins with a meal will help assimilation. Some people use digestive enzymes to aid assimilation.
3. Space water soluble vitamins by taking them at different times throughout the day. This way the body is able to use more of the vitamin rather than just excreting the excess. |
| Natural Sources-Because Animal protein is almost the only natural source of adequate amounts of B 12 people on vegetarian diets are advised to take supplements.
Liver, kidney, cheese, eggs, milk, fish, sunflower seeds, organ meats, raw wheat germ, pollen, beef, lamb.
Herb Sources-Alfalfa, Bee Pollen, Blue Cohosh, Burdock, Capsicum, Cascara, Catnip, Chickweed, Dandelion, Dong Quai, Eye-bright, Fenugreek, Ginger, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Hawthorne, Hops, Kelp, Licorice, Marshmallow, Mullein, Papaya, Red Clover, White Oak Bark. |
| Note: If your body cannot assimilate the supplements you are using they will do you no good.
Colitis Combination
1.--Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, Comfrey,
Lobelia, Ginger, Wild Yam.
— very calming, soothing and healing to the intestinal tract, stops pain, and coats intestinal lining. (See also Ulcer Combination)
— helps to normalize bowel action. MOST COMMON USES
Colitis Ulcers
Digestion Combinations
1. _Papaya Fruit, Peppermint Leaves.
2. _Hydrochloric Acid, Betaine, Pepsin.
3. _ Pepsin, Pancreatin, Mycozyme, Papain,
Bromelain, Bile Salt, Lipase, Betaine, HCL.
4. |
| Note: Essential amino acids are not made by the body, but have to be supplied daily by our food or supplements.
— permits rapid assimilation of plant elements; this is one of the reasons alfalfa is used as a base in many combinations and in vitamin formulas.
— prevents tooth decay and helps rebuild decayed teeth, contains natural fluoride. |
Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.
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| I have been taking other supplements for years but when I added MSM that made the difference."
Chapter Eight
Headaches
About Headaches
^Jl^eadaches are painful not just for the people who have them but for the doctors asked to treat them. In a 1994 survey conducted by Consumer Reports magazine, medical treatment for headaches was voted the single largest category of patient dissatisfaction—nearly 25 percent.
Such discontent implies a huge number of people. |
| Medical World News, a periodical read by many doctors, led off its January 1993 issue with an article entitled "Vitamins: Emerging as Disease Fighters, Not Just supplements." The article said that new studies on the role of vitamins are shifting the foundations of nutrition research, policy, and public healrh in this country.
A whole new era appears to be dawning where physicians will be guided in their treatment of illness by integrative methods combining the best of pharmaceutical, surgical, and natural tools available to them. |
Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley
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 Some Supplemental Advice
The "stones and supplements" issue has been a controversial one in the nutrition field. We find that the likelihood of developing kidney stones as a result of nutrient supplementation has been exaggerated. That doesn't mean that we discount the possibility entirely, however.
In particular, we'd like to pass along some thoughts about three nutrients.
Vitamin C. Some vitamin C is converted to oxalic acid, which is a common substance in kidney stones. |
Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.
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| For decades, only a small minority of nutritionally oriented physicians advocated supplements as a potent, safe, and inexpensive way to help treat illness and create optimum health.
Current nutritional research has weakened the conventional viewpoint and supported the minority idea. For one thing, nutritionists acknowledge that huge numbers of people fail to eat anything resembling a balanced or nutritionally sound diet. |
Paul Pitchford
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 Vitamin E in the body is destroyed by chlorinated drinking water, rancid oils (most polyunsaturated oils), oral contraceptives (estrogenic compounds), and pollution. Those living in highly polluted areas or ingesting E-destructive products need higher than normal amounts of the vitamin. After harmful circumstances and bad habits are eliminated and the body is balanced, vitamin E from whole-food sources will be sufficient.
• Herbs and spices are still taken for menstrual difficulty by women throughout the world. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Unlike infectious diarrhea, diarrhea caused by high amounts of vitamin C or magnesium is not generally accompanied by other signs of illness; the same is true when the problem comes from sorbitol or fructose.2 In these cases, avoiding the offending supplement or food brings rapid relief.
Drinking lots of coffee causes diarrhea in some people.2 People with chronic diarrhea who drink coffee should avoid all coffee for a few days to evaluate whether coffee is the culprit.
Allergies and food sensitivities (p. 8) are common triggers for diarrhea. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 The widespread use of refrigeration in the U.S. has greatly reduced the number of cases of stomach cancer in the western world. This is because certain naturally occurring compounds found in food can spoil and turn carcinogenic if food is not properly refrigerated. Stomach cancer, however, is still fairly common in China, where refrigeration is not as prevalent, particularly in small rural villages. There is evidence, however, that vitamins, particularly antioxidants, can help reduce the risk of stomach cancer. |
| Although no side effects from this high dose have been reported, I recommend that biotin be taken for three months, stopped for one month, and then continued. I believe that this system will prevent blood levels of biotin from becoming too high. Good food sources include fruit, nuts, brewer's yeast, beef liver, peanut butter, cauliflower, egg yolk, and whole-grain foods.
Minerals
Calcium—If your nails are brittle and constantly dry, splitting, chipping, and peeling, include more calcium-rich foods in your diet. |
| Kiwifruit, currants, oranges, apples, cranberries, blueberries, papaya, strawberries, avocados, pineapples, blackberries, grapes, figs, bananas, and grapefruits blended together will produce a powerhouse of vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids.
Personal Advice
Once again, common sense should prevail in the event of an injury. If the trauma causes severe pain, if the injury is to a joint or its ligaments, if there is numbness or loss of function (for instance, if you can't move fingers or toes), or if you suspect a fracture, don't self-treat. See a doctor. |
Ralph Golan, M.D.
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 A good multiple vitamin/mineral supplement may provide most of the above.
• Take calcium (up to 1,500 milligrams) and magnesium (up to 1,000 milligrams a day). Both may be very helpful in relieving acute cramps (see Chapter Six for dose precautions). The glycinate form of magnesium is highly absorbable. Less than half the above dose can be effective and is less likely to cause diarrhea.
HERBAL REMEDIES
• Several herbs offer effective acute symptomatic relief for menstrual cramps. Try any one. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 Herbal recommendations for eczema
A number of herbal substances can be used as alternatives to the cortisone-containing creams, lotions, and ointments used for the temporary relief of eczema. Extracts of licorice (glycyrrhetinic acid) and German chamomile are the most active.2 Natural creams/ointments containing one or both of these herbs can be used in place of cortisone preparations.
Gallstones
Gallstones are extremely common in the United States. This year alone at least 1 million more Americans will develop gallstones and another 300,000 gallbladders will be removed. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
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 Saw palmetto {Serenoa repens), a natural plant extract, taken in a dose of 160 milligrams twice a day.
2. Cold-pressed flaxseed oil, two tablespoons per day. If this causes loosening of the stool, the problem usually abates after a week or so.
3. Vitamin E (Carlson brand), 400 IUs per day with food. Reduce to 100 IUs per day if you have high blood pressure.
4. Vitamin B6, 100 milligrams per day.
5. Avoid caffeine and keep alcohol consumption to a minimum. |
Jonathan Goodman ND
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 After 18 months—by which time the researchers estimated that four of the patients should normally have died—all were still alive. In addition, none of the patients showed signs of additional metastasis, they hadn't lost weight, and they were able to lower their doses of pain medications. Six of the patients even showed partial remission.
Despite these seemingly impressive results, it's important to remember that this was a small study. A lot more research is needed to explore the benefits (or potential hazards) of this particular treatment. |
Attaining Medical Self SufficiencyDuncan Long
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| The only catch is that some of the information is a tad outdated; for \ example, one article claims that most Americans can get all the vitamins they need for optimum health from their diets. In fact there have been any number of studies during recent years to suggest otherwise. |
James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A.
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 D).
Further, calcium and magnesium share the same transport mechanism for absorption across the intestinal barrier. Excessive calcium supplementation may overwhelm this mechanism, inhibiting the absorption of magnesium, thereby aggravating a preexisting magnesium deficiency or inducing a magnesium deficiency where it might not otherwise occur. Magnesium has also been identified as a common cause of osteoporosis in celiacs, even on a gluten-free diet. |
Stephanie Beling
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 You can get these cholesterol and inflammation reducers in adequate doses in nuts and seeds, but especially in flax seed, available in health and specialty stores as a snack or cereal. Indeed, as this ancient food gets a fresh look through a very contemporary lens, it appears to have more and more benefits.
The EFAs of nuts and seeds also contain liberal amounts of omega? or linoleic acid—the most essential of the essential fatty acids, the healthy fat that actually lowers blood cholesterol levels. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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 C. The amino acid L-methionine and its activated form, S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), also raise glutathione levels.
Many toxic substances deplete glutathione including common over-the-counter drugs, especially acetaminophen (Tylenol). Meanwhile, NAC protects the liver against acetaminophen toxicity and is often recommended to be taken with acetaminophen in patients with compromised liver function. |
Earl Mindell
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 B-complex and multivitamin formulas.
To prevent deficiencies in other B vitamins, pyridoxine should be taken in equal amounts with Bl and B2.
Can be purchased in time-disintegrating formulas that provide for gradual release up to ten hours.
Toxicity and Warning Signs of Excess:
Daily doses of 2-10 grams can cause neurological disorders.
Possible symptoms of an oversupply of B6 are night restlessness, too vivid dream recall, numb feet, and twitching.
Doses over 500 mg. are not recommended. (See section 334, "Cautions." |
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