Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| Step 7 of the program discusses natural remedies for depression.
• vitamin B12 deficiency. This common deficiency is the cause of as much as one-third of the mental deterioration and confusion in older people. It can be remedied by B12 supplementation, as discussed in Step 2 of the program.
• Adverse drug reactions. A number of drugs have been identified as contributors to memory loss (see page 46 for a partial listing). Speak to your doctor about possible adverse drug reactions, especially if you are taking multiple prescriptions. |
Hemp TodayEd Rosenthal
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| The heat from the sterilization process may affect the vitamin content. This will be the subject of further research. The fresh green leaves of the hemp plant could not be tested for nutrition. They are used in the Indian beverage called Bhang, a frothy concoction of hemp leaves, spices, milk and honey or sugar.
Protein
Hemp seeds contain up to 24% protein. A handful of seed provides the minimum daily requirement for adults. Our testing confirms that hemp is a high quality protein containing all eight essential amino acids in the correct proportions that humans need. |
Lendon H. Smith, M.D.
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| Near the equator where the year-round warm temperature provides sunshine and lots of vegetation, the plants have a high concentration of vitamin C and vinegar. These acids, ascorbic and acetic, make the minerals, calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus soluble and usable. The blood, therefore, becomes more acidic and thicker. The blood pressure tends to be lower. In the northern climes, with less sunshine and less vegetation, the C and the acetic acid are less abundant, and the calcium increases. The blood tends to become more alkaline and thinner. The BP becomes higher. |
Maesimund B. Panos, M.D. and Jane Heimlich
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 To keep nipples soft, rinse off the baby's saliva after each feeding, and apply olive oil or vitamin E oil. Toughen tender nipples by exposing them to the air. Drop the trapdoor in your nursing bra and leave it open as much as possible. The plastic lining in the bra holds in moisture and keeps out air. To prevent this, keep a sterile pad in each cup and change it frequently when it becomes moist.
Do not let anyone, family member or doctor, induce you to stop nursing because of a breast infection or a bad cold or flu. Probably the only valid reason to discontinue nursing is tuberculosis. |
Lendon H. Smith, M.D.
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| Hypertension
Natural control of elevated blood pressure that naturopathic physicians might use includes a vegetarian diet, no salt, vitamin B-complex, choline, inositol, C, E, calcium, magnesium, lecithin, potassium, zinc, selenium, fiber, octacosanol, kelp, garlic, cra-tagus berry, linden flowers, mistletoe.
Here is the story of a woman with low blood pressure:
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
C. J. is a forty-seven-year-old female investor/secretary, 5 feet 7 inches, 168 pounds. Her blood pressure has been hovering down at 96/72 to 95/56. |
| Then folic acid and vitamin E were added. Her heart and lungs "forgot" to function every once in a while, but after a few weeks of constant vigilance with the mother and the monitoring machines, her condition stabilized. Dr. Kane was asked to "take a look.'' Dr. Kane knew from personal experience that the nervous system needs a great deal of nourishment—more than just water, minerals, and glucose.
Blood chemistry studies were limited but did reveal nutrient deficiencies. (The lack of many essential nutrients suggested the reason for the early delivery.) Dr. |
| It can act as an appetite control; it decreases the desire for carbohydrates. vitamin C, B6, and B3 are necessary to convert tryptophan to serotonin.
("It is possible that some overweight or depressed people overconsume dietary carbohydrates, using these foods as though they were antidepressant drugs to increase their serotonin levels." Richard Wurtman, M.D., 1987.) Suggested: 500 to 1,500 mg daily. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 This seems to indicate that these two patients had a defect in the mechanism that transports vitamin B13 across the blood-brain barrier into the brain.
There are a multitude of other causes of brain damage resulting in dementia. For instance, recurrent bouts of severe hypoglycemia can cause accumulated brain damage much like the mini-strokes we have talked about.287 Some of the medications commonly used today to treat medical disorders can depress brain function, which is a special danger in the elderly who are often given a multitude of prescriptions from several different doctors. |
| In fact, the antioxidant vitamin E has been shown to significantly block the toxic effect of glutamate in brain cell cultures.108
While it has not been shown that glutamate and aspartate can penetrate the placental barrier except at high concentrations, we know that there are conditions under which this barrier may be faulty. Besides, until the issues are adequately studied by independent scientists, why risk permanently injuring your baby's brain? |
| It is hypothesized that this occurs because, as an antioxidant, vitamin C is being used up fighting free radicals that develop as a result of the initial brain injury.36 Within twenty-four hours the brain's level of ascorbic acid falls to barely detectable levels. This leaves the brain vulnerable to further free radical attack.
Once the brain has exhausted its supply of antioxidants, it can no longer protect itself from the enormous amounts of free radicals being generated. We know that following an injury to the brain, the metabolism of the entire body speeds up rapidly. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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 WHAT TO DO—INTERNAL APPROACH
HERBS
Cleanse the system internally with vitamin A- and C-rich herbs such as: Yellow Dock, Burdock, Poke Root, Queens Delight and/or Echinacea. Golden Seal is also useful for its antiseptic properties.
HOMEOPATHIC
Anthracinum 30c: Black and blue sores that decompose quickly and have black centers. Arnica 30c: Crops of small boils all over the body. Pyrogenium 30c: Swollen, inflamed, and discolored-looking boils. Better from heat. Rhus Tox 30c: Red, swollen, and itchy; accompanied by swollen glands.
Silica 30c: Boils discharge their pus and do not heal readily. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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 For centuries, they have prevented colds by eating acerola cherries, which are so rich in vitamin C that some of the annual crop is exported to the United States to provide a supplement for baby foods.
ANGELICA Native Americans have long known the medicinal value of angelica. To combat a cold, they boil or steep 1 teaspoon of the dried root or seeds in 1 cup of water and drink as needed. The plant contains pinene, which is an expectorant with antimicrobial properties. |
Kathi Keville
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 Most of the rest of the women improved when vitamin E was taken with the herb. It takes most women two to six weeks before they begin to notice the difference, but once they become aware of it, most are amazed that a simple therapy like this one can make such a difference.
Gloria was pleased to be breezing through menopause with only a slight rise in temperature now and again, but then the "big one" hit. She was attending her niece's wedding when she suddenly began to feel uncomfortable. |
William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., with Jacqueline Thompson
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 Frank subscribed to several health magazines and bought a battery of vitamin and mineral pills. He went on a crash diet and did muscle-toning exercises in his bedroom until he lost the beef-iness in his face and girdle of body fat he'd started to develop around his middle. Even though his eyesight was poor, he decided he could no longer afford to be seen in eyeglasses, especially bifocals, a sure sign of advancing age. He started wearing contact lenses and later switched to bifocal contact lenses, even though they gave him constant trouble and he couldn't see very well. |
Prevention Magazine
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 A half-cup of black beans contains 128 micrograms, or 32 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for folate, a B vitamin that may lower risk of heart disease and fight birth defects. That same cup has 2 milligrams of iron, 11 percent of the DV, and 305 milligrams of potassium, or 9 percent of the DV. Potassium is a mineral that has been shown to help control blood pressure naturally.
_Getting the Most_
Go for the fiber. While virtually all dried beans are good sources of fiber, some varieties stand out from the pack. Black beans, for example, contain 6 grams of fiber in a half-cup serving. |
| One cup of cooked pearl barley contains 36 micrograms of selenium, more than half the Daily Value (DV), and 5 international units of vitamin E, 17 percent of the DV.
Fiber Protection
Besides helping to reduce damage from dangerous LDL cholesterol, there's another way in which barley helps keep blood vessels healthy. It's loaded with beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that forms a gel in the small intestine. Cholesterol in your body binds to this gel, which is then excreted from the body.
Soluble fiber does more than lower cholesterol. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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| Research has shown vitamin K to be helpful in aiding colitis — and alfalfa is an excellent source of this nutrient. Alfalfa capsules can be purchased in health food stores.
Cayenne This spice from Central and South America helps relieve diarrhea and cramps and allows the colon to heal itself. One recipe that's suggested for colitis is to mix lA teaspoon of cayenne with Vi cup of distilled water, 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of honey. Drink morning and night.
Eat to Beat Colitis
¦ There's no question that your appetite will be affected when colitis strikes. |
William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., with Jacqueline Thompson
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| Early research findings seem to indicate there may be some correlation between cataract formation, a major problem in the elderly, and vitamin C intake. Cataracts, which cause blurred vision, are due to an accumulation of damaged proteins in the lens of the eye. Cataracts are rare in younger people because normal processes in their eyes clear out any protein excess.
We know that one reason for cataracts is accumulated damage from exposure to the ultraviolet rays, mostly from the sun. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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| Scientists believe that the vitamin C and flavonoids in the tomatoes strengthen blood vessels.
Herbal Relief for Sties
Asty results when one of the oil glands at the base of your eyelashes becomes infected. A combination of heat and herbs is the time-honored remedy for treating them.
A hot tea bag will work, but we prefer a hot compress made from dried calendula flowers to relieve the pain and infection. |
William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., with Jacqueline Thompson
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| The nutrients most likely to be affected are vitamin B12, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
Medication enters the picture here, too. Many therapeutic drugs have nutrient-blocking side effects. Drugs can block the body's absorption ability and nutrient metabolism, but it's rarely for more than one or two nutrients, fortunately. Or a drug might change the process of nutrient excretion. The risk of such adverse nutritional side effects from medications increases as a person takes more drugs simultaneously or takes one drug over a long period of time. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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| Among other things, it can cause:
¦ vitamin E deficiency ¦ intestinal ulcers
¦ stomach ulcers ¦ digestive tract damage
Oxygen and light break down oil. So, store your cooking oils in a cool, dark place. And, if you must fry your food, don't reuse the oil. Heat makes it become more saturated, reducing the health benefits even of unsaturated vegetable oils. Even worse, some studies have shown that when heated, cooking oil can degrade into cancer-causing compounds. high consumption of garlic keeps their blood cholesterol levels over 75 points below those of people who don't eat garlic. |
| Recently, however, there's been a growing acceptance of nontraditional techniques such as chiropracty, homeopathy, vitamin therapy, visualization and aromatherapy.
Chiropracty
Once regarded as quacks and charlatans, chiropractors are now considered leading practitioners in the growing field of physical therapy. These days, if you suffer from neck or back pain, your doctor is nearly as likely to send you to a chiropractor as to a physical therapist, after serious problems such as meningitis or spinal cord tumors have been ruled out. |
William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., with Jacqueline Thompson
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| So we have to contend with the very tricky issue of how to separate vitamin A needs from carotene needs.
DIETARY ADVICE FOR THE ELDERLY EATER: MORE AND BETTER FOOD, NOT MORE SUPPLEMENTS
If you've passed the 60 mark and you're concerned about meeting special nutrient needs, we urge you to begin by focusing on changing your eating habits. Include in your daily menu more of the foods shown in the table below. Do not simply buy bottles of supplements containing these nutrients. Supplements cannot convert a careless diet into a good one. |
John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton
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 It is now known that lead interferes with the blood-forming process, vitamin D metabolism, kidney function, and the neurological process. From the standpoint of lead alone, sludge is 'safe' only if you are willing to accept a lowered IQ for the young children living in the sludge area. And what about the other toxins?"31
Tackett is appalled "that the government would take the citizens' money and use it in such an odious way. The land spreading program for sewage sludge is a scam of enormous proportions, driven mainly by money," he charges. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
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 Putting cabbage in cold water, then bringing it to a boil depletes more than twelve times that amount of vitamin C.)
?Steaming vegetables, which means using a minimum amount of water, helps keep nutrients in and vegetables looking and tasting fresh instead of overcooked. (A small colander can turn any pot into a steamer.)
?Using nonstick pans allows you to get what you want out of food, nutrient-wise, without having to burden your body with unnecessary cooking fats or oils. (There are even nonstick woks available for stir-frying.)
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Lendon H. Smith, M.D.
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| Alternative health doctors use intravenous vitamin C and insist that their patients use no street drugs and they must stop smoking, and eat a nourishing diet. The following have been helpful to boost the immune system: Echinacea, aloe vera, essential fatty acids, Lomatium disectum, licorice, Saint John's wort, Chilidonium, Astragalus, Ligustrum. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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| While vitamin and mineral supplements can help, there is no substitute for eating complete, well-balanced meals.
Lack of appetite can sometimes be a symptom of a serious underlying physical or emotional illness. However, in today's hustle-bustle world, it is more often the result of worry, anxiety or a high-stress lifestyle. No matter what the cause, if you have lost interest in eating, we have some time-honored suggestions to stimulate your appetite and get those digestive juices flowing again.
Alfalfa Alfalfa is widely touted as an appetite stimulant. |
Jonathan Goodman ND
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 A medication that's similar to vitamin A, etretinate is taken orally. It's particularly helpful for a less-common form of psoriasis called "pustular psoriasis." Potential side effects from etretinate include the drying of the skin or mucous membranes, hair loss, and the peeling of skin from the
Breakthroughs in Healing: Fred's Story
27/ always remember Fred. A 74-year-old man with a checkered health history, Fred came into my office with more physical problems—and bad habits—than most people will develop in a lifetime.
He was a heavy smoker; two packs a day was about average. |
Maesimund B. Panos, M.D. and Jane Heimlich
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| The dose of vitamin B12 used to treat certain anemias contains a millionth of a gram of cobalt. Trace elements, present in barely measurable amounts in the body, are essential for its development and functioning. The human body manufactures only fifty to a hundred millionths of a gram of thyroid hormone each day, yet a small excess or deficiency in this already "infinitesimal" amount can seriously affect the health of the individual.
The power of the infinitesimal dose is not clearly understood, but neither is the action of aspirin and many other drugs. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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| Brain Research 161:367-370, 1979 niacinamide, thiamine, and vitamin K also improve mitochondrial energy production in cases of poor energy generation by the cells. A new compound on the scene, Alpha-lipoic acid holds even more promise.
Further Improving Brain Function Nutritionally
Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin)
The nervous system consist of a multitude of complex phosphorus containing lipids, such as sphingomyelin, gangliosides, and cerebrosides. Not only do they form the insulation for the nerve pathways (myelin sheath) but they also make up the majority of the cell membranes. |
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