Susun S. Weed
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• Coffee enemas: Fatalities have been reported.
• Detoxification: Women who combined orthodox treatments with a strict vegan diet augmented with carrot juice and vitamin tablets were twice as likely to die and three times as likely to have metastases as women who received the same treatments for breast cancer but no detoxification.8 These results are similiar to those achieved with Gerson and other raw juice therapies.9
• Fasting: Can impair the functioning of the liver, immune system, nervous system, hormonal system, and the heart. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Research review:
• Greater than five times the RDA of Bj; greater than five times the RDA of B2 and B3; and greater than two times the RDA of B6; and beta-carotene are all associated with increased survival in HIV-l-infected people. Any quantity of zinc was associated with poorer survival.9
• Thymic hormone (of which zinc is an essential cofactor) stimulation very important in AIDS.192
• Low blood levels of vitamins A (18%), E (27%), riboflavin (26%), B6 (53%), and B12 (23%), together with copper (74%) and zinc (50%), were documented in HIV-1-seropositive subjects. |
Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. and Eduardo Castro, M.D.
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 There is no way to avoid lead. There are measurable amounts of lead on vegetables even from a spring-fed, organically raised garden that is 500 miles from the nearest smelter. In less than 150 years, bone lead levels in humans have increased 500-fold.
Lead is used as a stabilizer for PVC plastics, including children's toys. Lead may impart a sweetish taste to materials, which is why some children eat paint chips. Since children absorb lead so much more quickly than adults do, children are at highest risk. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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 One of my patients, a professional in his late forties, experienced severe and nearly intolerable side effects of combination therapy, including nausea and vomiting, headaches, debilitating fatigue, insomnia, and depression and mood changes. Within two treatments of acupuncture and herbal remedies, the nausea and headaches were completely gone; he was sleeping better and had more energy. By the end of six weeks, the side effects were controlled enough for him to return to work.
This patient continued on the interferon and ribaviran therapy. In fact, he did two complete courses. |
Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D.
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 There is also a large assortment of products referred to as "green foods" in health-foods stores. Nature's Plus makes a product called Green Lightning, which is a whole-food concentrate of young barley plants. Some are powdered to be mixed with water, others are sold in tablet form. They range in price from about $.45 a day to $.70 a day, depending on the brand.
Nutrceuticals
Nutraceuticals are any food or part of a food that provides health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. |
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
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 I'm not sure" or a frank "no" for an answer. But if you were a fly on your doctor's bathroom wall, you might very well see him or her taking a multivitamin every morning. Here is one doctor's reaction to the aluminum theory. Recently I was in a stuffy and overheated conference room sitting next to a physician who was a perfect stranger. We were listening to a discussion of laser therapy for clogged coronary arteries—which has nothing whatsoever to do with Alzheimer's. I turned to him and said, "You believe that aluminum causes Alzheimer's, don't you?" He was stunned. |
Andrew L. Stoll
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 In a study in India, investigators found that omega-3 fatty acids could cause an actual remission from lupus. While it may be unlikely that most patients with lupus could replace their conventional anti-inflammatory drugs with omega-3 fatty acids, there may be a place for using the omega-3s as adjuncts. More research is needed.
Asthma, a recurrent condition where the small airways in the lung become suddenly constricted. Asthma is marked by wheezing, breathlessness, and tightness of the chest, which can be fatal if severe and untreated. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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| Whey protein increases glutathione levels, adds important amino acids that support liver detoxification pathways, and is high in cysteine and branched-chain amino acids (BCCAs). These prevent the heavy metals that move into the bloodstream during detoxification from entering the brain. The following is a list of generally allowed foods during a detoxification program.-
• Carbohydrates: rice (organic white, jasmine or Thai, basmati, brown).
• Legumes: soy products (tofu, miso, tempeh), mung bean sprouts, aduki beans. |
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
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 Ginkgo biloba and ginseng). I also placed him on the pharmaceutical drug deprenyl.
Shortly after he began his program, my wife, Kirti—who works with me—began calling him to monitor his progress. When she would call, he would not recognize her name, or know who she was. He would not feel competent enough to talk to her, and would mumble, "Let me get my wife." Then his wife would update Kirti on his progress.
Then one day, after we had not heard from him for a few months, Kirti called, and he answered the phone.
This time it wasn't "I'll get my wife." Instead he said, "Hi, how are you? |
John R. Smythies
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| The level of plasma antioxidants and fats was unchanged. However, this trial was probably too short. A contrary report states that consumption of red wine does reduce the susceptibility of LDLs to oxidation [59].
TEA. In one study a mixture of antioxidants from green tea had a potent inhibitory effect on the growth of mammary cancers in rats. A study of over 100,000 people in Holland showed that consumption of black tea for more than four years did not lower the incidence of stomach, colorectal, or breast cancer. |
Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D.
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 This may produce some shifts in biochemical reactions, but it's not likely to result in any real reorganization. To accomplish that would require more information, and to bring out their informational content we will need to raise them to a higher potency.
If we take that process to a very high level, for example the two-hundredth step, as we did with the Sulphur I gave my friend, the remedy will operate on a very subtle organizational level. |
Dr. John Yiamouyiannis
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 This scoring was suspect, however, because Tijmstra's group found that those children with eating and teeth cleaning habits most likely to cause caries were the very ones who tended not to use fluoride at all. The scientists therefore compiled two samples of children who were as near identical as possible with regard to father's occupation, candy consumption, and tooth-brushing habits. The reduction in caries among fluoride users vanished. Children who used either fluoride toothpaste or tablets scored essentially identical dental indices as the non-users. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| There are several specific uses for probiotics, however. The primary areas of use discussed here are:
• promotion of proper intestinal environment
• post-antibiotic therapy
• vaginal yeast infections
• urinary tract infections
• cancer prevention.
Promotion of proper intestinal environment
Lactobacilli have long been known to play an important role in the prevention of, and defense against, diseases, particularly those of the gastrointestinal tract and vagina. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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 A knowledge of natural remedies is essential for guaranteeing the best odds for survival. Certainly, relying upon the typical nonprescription items is virtually useless. In fact, their use may prove dangerous. If there is a health disaster, the worst thing to do is to potentiate it. The dispensation of prescription medications by the general public is totally ill advised. No one should consume these drugs unless under a physician's care. Non-prescription drugs are just as precarious. |
Natural Prescriptions: Dr. Giller's Natural Treatments & Vitamin Therapies For Over 100 Common AilmentsRobert M. Giller, M.D.
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| For pregnant women: Check with your doctor before beginning supplementation.
• Vitamin E: 400 I.U. twice a day after meals for two weeks. If symptoms are relieved, cut down to 400 I.U. once a day. If symptoms recur, up the dosage until symptoms are relieved but never take more than 1,200 I.U. daily.
• Magnesium: 400 mg. daily.
• Vitamin A: 10,000 I.U. daily.
• Potassium: 100 mg. daily.
Macular Degeneration
I GET MORE CALLS about macular degeneration on my radio show than almost any other ailment. At the same time, many people have never heard of it. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Tryptophan works better for acute insomnia than for chronic sleep problems. Patients with asthma or systemic lupus erythematosus should not take tryptophan. Generally, side effects are negligible, and tryptophan does not distort sleep patterns until more than 10 grams are taken. Occasionally, some morning sluggishness may occur.
Tryptophan also has an antidepressant effect and is particularly effective in manic depression and depression associated with menopause. Many depressed patients have low levels of tryptophan. Tryptophan can be a useful and safe pain reliever. |
Carol Simontacchi
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 Is aspartame safe?
• Does aspartame assist in weight loss?
• Does aspartame cause cancer?
• Does aspartame impair brain function?
These questions have been bandied back and forth for decades, and meanwhile, rhis billion-dollar product remains on the market as one of our most popular food additives.
Aspartame was discovered in 1965 by a chemist from the G. D. Searle company, which is now a subsidiary of Monsanto, the largest biotechnology company in the world. It was thought that the perfect sweetener had been found. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 Because nutritional deficiencies may play a role in rheumatoid arthritis, it doesn't hurt to take a little extra of certain vitamins and minerals. Dr. Gaby offers this preventive supplement reg-
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Celery seed contains more than two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds. I suspect that they're the reason I haven't had any gout attacks lately.
Besides taking celery seed extract, the following strategies may help you avoid a painful encounter with gout.
Reduce your protein intake. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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| Oregamax capsules (contains wild oregano, garlic, and onion) — take 2 or more capsules twice daily.
• kelp — take 4 capsules (about 1000 mg) of arsenic free kelp daily.
• oil of sage (highly warming) — if possible, make oil of sage tea by adding several drops to hot water. Also, take oil of sage, 5 to 10 drops daily.
• oil of cilantro plus coriander (highly warming) — take 5 to 10 drops twice daily. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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| The big turnaround came in the early 1990s, when research showed that vitamin E could reduce heart attack risk by about 40 percent. That impressed a lot of doctors.
The older you get, the more likely you are to be deficient in one or more of the essential nutrients. Even if you're only mildly deficient, you pay a hefty price in terms of premature aging and increased risk of illness. For example, researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore gave 96 older folks either an off-the-shelf multivitamin or a placebo (a fake pill). |
Natural Prescriptions: Dr. Giller's Natural Treatments & Vitamin Therapies For Over 100 Common AilmentsRobert M. Giller, M.D.
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| Lactobacillus acidophilus is the substance used to culture yogurt; you can buy it in capsule form in health food stores. I usually recommend taking one capsule three times daily. Make sure the capsules you buy contain living cultures. They're usually kept refrigerated.
For more information on ulcers, see Ulcers, page 335. hangover
I HOPE YOU'RE NOT expecting me to give you a sure-fire natural hangover remedy that will allow you to drink all night and feel great the next morning—there's no such thing. If you drink too much, you're going to pay the penalty the next day. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Large amounts of arginine in animals can both promote10 and interfere with cancer growth.11 In preliminary research, high intake (30 grams per day) of arginine has increased cancer cell growth in humans.12 On the other hand, in people with cancer, arginine has been found to stimulate the immune system.13 At this time it remains unclear whether arginine is dangerous or helpful for people with cancer.
Arginine works with ornithine (p. 318) in the synthesis of growth hormone.
Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene, a substance from plants that the body can convert into vitamin A (p. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Eating moderately, or taking a daily multivitamin, alone, will not undo the damage. That process is so advanced and the damage so incipient that it will require enormous compensation. A little vitamin C, for example, will not repair a body damaged by years of abuse; massive amounts, administered over a couple of years, may.
Society places few limits on what we can do to damage our bodies—alcohol, cigarettes, meats, fried and processed foods, etc. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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| Riboflavin is not stored in the body, except for a small quantity in the liver and kidneys, so it is needed regularly in the diet.
Intestinal bacteria produce varying amounts of riboflavin; this poses some questions regarding different people's needs for B2 and may minimize the degree of riboflavin deficiency, even with diets low in riboflavin intake. Though there are many deficiency symptoms possible with low levels of B2 in the body, no specific serious deficiency disease is noted for riboflavin, as there is for vitamins B[ and B3 (niacin). |
Bill Gottlieb
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 While that's a lot less than the $13.3 billion spent on over-the-counter drugs, it's more than ten times the amount we spend on over-the-counter sleeping pills from grocery stores and drugstores.
More Familiar Than You Think
What's going on here? What do homeopaths and nutritionists, massage therapists and Ayurvedic practitioners have to offer a society that boasts the most advanced medical technology in the world? Why are people flocking to health food stores, with their lotions and potions, and what keeps them going back for more? |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 You might also try to find a more responsive health practitioner.)
Your attempt to enhance your health is not a substitute for diagnosis and proper treatment of medical conditions. You can, however, enhance your health and increase the likelihood of success of any other treatment regimen. You will also probably decrease the side effects of medication and increase the rate of healing after surgery or other treatment. |
Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
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 Until 1977, the MERCK MEDICAL MANUAL, considered the "bible of physicians", included coffee enemas as an accepted means of detoxification and constipation relief. Yet coffee enemas became the focal point of critics who considered the Kelley program unscientific.
Meanwhile, there has been an abundance of scientific studies in Europe showing that enzymes (protease, amylase, lipase) can improve the general course of the cancer patient.9 Kelley's work is carried on by a Sloan-Kettering trained oncologist, Dr. Nicholas Gonzales, in New York City. |
Rex Adams
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 B complex vitamins you can get in tablet form (follow the instructions on the label but ask your dealer for the best brand), (3) take at least 25,000 units of vitamin A and 150 mg. of vitamin C daily, (4) take two tablespoons of soybean oil, corn oil or safflower oil daily as salad dressing or with tomato or fruit juice, (5) include 2 to 4 tablespoons of whole wheat germ each day, with cereal or salad.
Soybean lecithin is available in capsule, liquid or powder form at health stores everywhere. It is a prime ingredient in Dr. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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| Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? At several grams per day, some people will experience abdominal discomfort, diarrhea (p. 58), or nausea.
Ranking
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Gallbladder attacks (p. 68) High homocysteine (p. 84) Tardive dyskinesia (p. 157)
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Hepatitis (p. 77) High cholesterol (p. 79) Manic depression Liver support
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Supplementing straight choline (as opposed to phosphatidyl choline) in large amounts (over 1,000 mg per day) can lead to a fishy odor; PC does not have this effect. |
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