tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961819776920668462024-03-06T12:02:51.740-08:00BioCytonics-Health NaturallyHugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-92064650978069416682010-03-19T17:30:00.000-07:002010-03-19T17:42:21.808-07:00Back in the dayBack in 1965 I first read a book by Dr. D.C. Jarvis called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=Folk+Medicine%3A+A+New+England+Almanac+of+Natural+Health+Care+From+A+Noted+Vermont+Country+Doctor+%28Mass+Market+Paperback%29&x=12&y=18">Vermont Folk Medicine</a>. It was most likely the best book I ever read about natural cures. It remain one of my favorite books because of its simplicity and straightforward methods.<br /><br />He details how he cured so many maladies with a simple solution(s)...apple cider vinegar and honey. He used these to cure everything from morning sickness to arthritis. I still recommend using the combination to "fix" acid reflux. Yup. It works.<br /><br />Dr. Jarvis was ahead of his time (or behind, depending upon your view) and his book is available <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=Folk+Medicine%3A+A+New+England+Almanac+of+Natural+Health+Care+From+A+Noted+Vermont+Country+Doctor+%28Mass+Market+Paperback%29&x=12&y=18">here </a>from Amazon. It is probably in its 100th reprinting. But, it's worth the 7 bucks.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-53889229330296281302010-03-18T19:15:00.000-07:002010-03-18T19:16:59.474-07:00IBS and Colon problemsQ. What causes IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?<br />Like many colon diseases (diverticulosis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s Disease, leaky gut) the primary cause is the Standard American Diet and the overuse of antibiotics. Because our food supply is full of antibiotics and dangerous chemicals, it really is a wonder that the entire U.S. population hasn’t succumbed to this. <br /><br />These additives reduce the friendly flora in the colon thus causing these diseases. The first answer is to avoid antibiotics whenever possible. That means eating as organic as possible and avoiding foods that contain chemicals and or derivatives such as MSG (which now goes under the pseudonym of partially hydrolyzed soybean oil). There are also new foods on the market that can also contribute to this and these are the GMO or genetically modified foods that are appearing more frequently. These foods incidentally, are not regulated by the FDA so it is up to the consumer to beware. READ LABELS!<br /><br />Q. How do we get parasites and how do we keep from getting reinfected? Which supplements do you recommend for ongoing maintenance? <br />First, undercooked or raw foods are a huge culprit. That means steak tartar and sushi are high on my list of “no-no” foods. These make me want to pull out my hair. Parasites, of course, are killed by high cooking temperatures so cook your food!<br /><br />That caveat applies to salads, as well. This is especially true of salads in restaurants. In a survey done some ten years ago by the FDA, 100 restaurant salads were checked and every single one had human fecal material. Restaurants are a notorious source of parasitic infections. <br /><br />Some parasites enter the body through the soles of our feet, through orifices in the body when swimming in contaminated water (9 young boys under 13 died last year alone swimming in the warm water lakes of Arizona and becoming infected by a parasite that entered the ears). <br /><br />Drinking water that is “treated” can also be an issue. Standard methods of water treatment such as chlorine will not kill pathogenic parasites like cryptosporidium. Hundreds of people die each year due to cryptosporidium in the water supply. Drink only water you know for certain is pure and labeled as such. Your own treatment system is a plus especially if it treats with reverse osmosis and UV.<br /><br />For ongoing maintenance, I suggest (after an initial cleanse of 90 days), a 7 day cleanse every 6 months. We use Cumanda, but you may also use Black Walnut Hull tincture with wormwood and both are effective. Cumanda is a bit more broad spectrum for sor some of the more exotic critters.<br /><br />Q. How about information about stopping free radical damage and candida removal?<br />Free radicals are part of the natural healing process of the body. However, when free radicals go crazy, they can cause premature aging and diseases such as cancer.<br /><br />Free radical damage occurs when the body cannot properly utilize oxygen. The oxygen left behind in the system attaches itself to the red blood cells and causes a breakdown in their ability to perform their function in the system and this is called oxidation. <br /><br />This occurs when we exercise, eat chemical laden foods, exposure to pesticides, radiation or during an illness like a simple cold. This is why taking antioxidants like vitamin C, grapeseed extract, SOD (Super oxide dismutase) etc., is so important, especially to athletes. Regardless of what mainstream media reports, taking supplements can and does reverse many illnesses. Even the American Cancer Society recently admitted that Resveretrol reverses and prevents melanoma!<br /><br />Q. I’ve been told that reverse osmosis filters remove important minerals from the drinking water. How do we remineralize the water. <br />There are many good supplemental mineral products on the market that can be added into the water once it passes through the reverse osmosis filter. One of these can be found on the Biocytonics website as Trace Minerals.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-76485258937422310952010-03-14T09:33:00.000-07:002010-03-14T09:40:55.170-07:00Brain FoodWhat does your brain and jellyfish have to do with one another? Read on for an exciting new product (I wish I had invented it).<br /><br />Many of us know of or personally know someone complaining of either memory loss or Alzheimer's Disease. Now there is a new product out that research suggests may improve memory and protect the brain from cell loss.<br /><br />Your brain is made up of many small cells, and controls everything you do. When your brain is not functioning properly, everything it controls is affected. To stay healthy your brain has a built-in protection system that contains a protein to regulate cellular calcium. Too much calcium in a brain cell will destroy it.<br /><br />As we age, the body's ability to naturally produce this protective protein slows down. When this happens you begin to lose about 30,000 brain cells every day, and may start to experience difficulty with memory, focus and concentration. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prevagen-Apoaequorin-30-Count-Bottle/dp/B000V9O04W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1268584768&sr=1-1">Prevagen </a>helps keep brain cells alive by supplementing the protective proteins your body stops producing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prevagen-Apoaequorin-30-Count-Bottle/dp/B000V9O04W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1268584768&sr=1-1">Prevagen </a>is a brain health supplement shown to improve memory loss and protect the brain by keeping cells alive longer. The brain functions better as brain cells are protected and healthy. You will be protecting the long-term benefits of which we hope you will cherish for years to come.<br /><br />What is the active ingredient in Prevagen?<br /><br />Prevagen uses a protein called apoaequorin. Apoaequorin comes from the jellyfish - an organism with one of the simplest nervous systems. While apoaequorin has been commonly used in laboratory research for over forty-five years. Prevagen is the first time it has been used in a therapeutic manner.<br /><br />Apoaequorin is unique in that it is from a family of molecules that are called calcium-binding proteins. Calcium-binding proteins are known to deplete in the aging process. Prevagen uses apoaequorin to help restore calcium balance in the human body.<br /><br />You can purchase Prevagen <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prevagen-Apoaequorin-30-Count-Bottle/dp/B000V9O04W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1268584768&sr=1-1">here</a>.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-72953254875004696562010-03-12T11:23:00.000-08:002010-03-12T11:28:23.332-08:00Plavix WarningThe FDA has now issued a warning regarding Plavix. Some patients may not metabolize this drug properly and it may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This "black box" warning is the strongest warning the FDA can place on a label and the patient needs to have a DNA check to ascertain the dangers.<br /><br />Yeah, that's going to happen!<br /><br />The full FDA article can be read <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/FDA-warning-some-patients-apf-3757437315.html?x=0">here</a>.<br /><br />Why use this dangerous drug when there are alternatives that may accomplish the same thing, such as a good pinebark/grapeseed extract?<br /><br />Oh, the side effects? If you are allergic to pine or grapes don't take it (or grapes or pineseeds), but it isn't likely to kill you, either.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-36547610340828369922010-03-12T09:25:00.000-08:002010-03-12T09:45:14.332-08:00Curing the IncurableRecently (this morning) I had another client call in tears. Her doctor had diagnosed her with discoid Lupus, an <span style="font-style:italic;">incurable </span>disease. Her doctor told her that she had to see a rheumatologist who would most likely put her on Methotrexate or Remicaid. Both of these have as a side effect, <span style="font-weight:bold;">sudden death<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>. That's encouraging. You can die from the cause or the cure.<br /><br />Now, my first response to her was to calm her down and ask her to ask her doctor "What can you cure?" The answer for those of you going on Jeopardy, is NOTHING! Have you ever known a physician that cured anything? This is a phramaceutical world, folks. Cure is NOT in their vocabulary. Control is.<br /><br />Lupus and many other so called incurable diseases are may times caused by mycoplasma infections. I have studied mycoplasma infections for nearly 30 years and I am still amazed at how many doctors have no idea what they are, so let me explain (again) what a mycoplasma is in a very short version. You can also read more about mycoplasma <a href="http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C670329.html">here</a>.<br /><br />According to Taber's Medical Dictionary, "Mycoplasma are a group of bacteria that lack cell walls and are highly pleomorphic." First, they are <span style="font-weight:bold;">not <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>bacteria. Pleomorphic means they have the ability to change shape and form. In other words, they can change and <span style="font-style:italic;">act </span>like a virus OR a bacteria.<br /><br />They do not respond to antibiotics. They will however, respond to several natural substances such as a good colloidal silver such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VUHZNS?tag=biocy-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B001VUHZNS&adid=14ANTHJC04RP56EZEMFR&">Sovereign Silver</a> (make sure you use this brand) or certain brands of olive leaf extract such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barleans-Olive-Leaf-Complex-473ml/dp/B0025Q76GS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1268415505&sr=1-2">Barlean's Olive Leaf Complex.</a><br /><br />The infection is reversible and Doctors like Garth Nicolson and others do it all the time. They do respond to various other therapies such as hyperbaric and BioWave Rife generators.<br /><br />Please do yourself a favor and do not do a knee jerk reaction to a physician's diagnosis. Remember, these guys cure nothing but they <span style="font-style:italic;">do </span>know how to prescribe meds.<br /><br />I love these labs that spend billions of dollars on research to find no cures whatsoever.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-54036119996990908392010-03-09T18:56:00.000-08:002010-03-09T19:09:58.588-08:00The drug companies smarten upNo one can say the drug companies aren't doing their homework. Anyone who has seen a drug commercial has to be amazed at how many side effects are mentioned...unless you are totally brain dead while you watch some gent happily playing ball with his grandson after taking some medication that has the potential to kill him.<br /><br />Well, Big Pharma has unveiled their new approach...NO COMMERCIALS! That's right. What they are doing now (and I think this will be the new trend) is presenting their commercials as Public Service Announcements. <br /><br />While an "interviewer" talks to a doctor in front of a microphone "Tell me doctor, what is PAD?" The doctor responds with all the problems associated with PAD. <br /><br />"So doctor," the interviewer responds "What <span style="font-weight:bold;">does <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>someone do for PAD?"<br /><br />"Well, for more information regarding this potentially life threatening disease, go to our website and read more about treatment options."<br /><br />The beauty of this so called public service announcement is that the drug companies do not have to tell you the side effects of the drugs since they are not talking specifically about a drug. They are just informing you and the side effects are now neatly nestled within the website. Cool, huh?<br /><br />Soon, you will see these PSA's (public service announcements) all over television and in the print media. Now, you have no reason to throw a tantrum about the drug's side effects because these nice people have circumvented that little difficulty by avoiding the drug and concentrating on the disease.<br /><br />You have to love the 21st Century. Oh, and if you don't have internet service, trust your doctor. After all, he prescribes what the drug companies tell him to and they have your best interest at heart. Well, you and their stock holders.<br /><br />Am I getting to be a cynic or what?Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-63768035711324544052010-03-09T18:32:00.000-08:002010-03-09T18:40:14.409-08:00Duh...againAlternative therapists have long held that cancer can be beaten using herbals and enzymes. This is particularly true when it comes to pancreatic cancer often considered incurable.<br /><br />Of particular note is the long held belief by many physicians that herbals are useless against disease even though most pharmaceuticals are derived from plants. I even had one patient's doctor say "There is no evidence that herbs are effective and besides, 90% of our drugs are derived from herbs." (If you didn't quite understand that incredible piece of logic, read it again...I don't either.)<br /><br />Today, a report emerges concerning papaya and you can read it <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100309/ts_alt_afp/healthusjapanpapaya">here</a>!<br /><br />This qualifies for another "duh" on the "Here is more proof of herbal efficacy" meter.<br /><br />But, no matter, we may soon have mandatory health care that will eliminate the "duh" factor and present Americans with more of the same logic you read above.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-45095008251936886862010-03-08T19:37:00.000-08:002010-03-09T07:02:13.304-08:00Time tested product back againAbout 12 years ago I developed a product that turned out to be one of the best things I ever did. Since that time, thousands of people have used it and seen pretty awesome results. We wrote thousands of words in magazines like Healthy Living telling everyone about this product and, after a lot of useless wrangling, the product is back under a new name and improved formulation. It will be ready for distribution in about 3 months and the new name is TrimaZyme. Look for it on your health food store shelves.<br /><br />Here is an introduction to TrimaZyme, a teaser if you will.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The best doctor you will ever have is the one you walk with everyday…your own body.<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br />The rise in chronic disease (auto-immune disorders specifically) in the U.S. can be traced to several serious environmental problems not the least of which is human parasitic infestation, stealth pathogens in vaccinations and the increase in aluminum and heavy metal absorption in the body. While epidemiological studies linking auto-immune disorders, parasites, stealth pathogens and toxic metals with such conditions as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are rare, if not non-existent, we have found that stress, trauma and the associated vitamin deficiencies caused by an increase in the aforementioned situations play a serious role in the onset of these diseases. <br /><br />The inability of the body to absorb and process oxygen efficiently is partly due to a deficiency in malate and magnesium which appears to be directly linked to aluminum toxicity identified in the blood of patients with CFS/CFIDS, Alzheimer’s, as well as other auto-immune conditions. We strongly suspect aluminum plays a more insidious role than previously believed as do such metals as lead, mercury and sodium fluoride. <br /><br />Malic acid is a superior chelate and is an extraordinary detoxifier of aluminum and heavy metals and is effective because it significantly increases the fecal and urinary secretion of aluminum from the body and reduces the concentrations of aluminum from the internal organs.<br /><br />The inhibition of the Krebs cycle (the magnesium dependent human energy cycle) is a major player in fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses. Magnesium deficiency reduces the body’s ability to block the toxic effects of aluminum which is increased by the ingestion of fluoride (in toothpaste, Teflon™ coated cookware and drinking water).<br /><br />TrimaZyme<br /><br />TrimaZyme is an enzymatically driven formulation developed by Dr. Hugh Smith and exclusive to Sera Vita, LLC. to help alleviate the complications and symptoms of auto-immune disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and many other conditions involving immune dysfunction.<br /><br />Some of the disorders in which TrimeZyme has proved helpful are... Bacterial infections, Bell's palsy, Bladder infections, Thrombosis, Breast cancer support, Hematomas and bruises, Bursitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Carpal tunnel, IBS, Cirrhosis, Colorectal cancer, Fibromyalgia, Hepatitis, Herniated disc, Mononucleosis, Muscle cramps, Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.<br /><br />The near epidemic rise in some of these disorders over the past few decades is, in our experience, more properly labeled lifestyle illnesses. In other words, it is our belief that one does not catch these diseases (except in cases of mycoplasmas), but they are brought about by several environmental factors; diet, stress, trauma, chemicals, radiation, parasites and (highly probable) stealth pathogens in vaccinations. We strongly advise that sufferers consider dietary and lifestyle changes and such regimens as Dr. Swank’s MS Diet book which is highly regarded by Dr. Smith for anyone suffering from these and other disorders.<br /><br />Current medical thought is that auto-immunity is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks itself. This is absolutely erroneous. These so-called autoimmune disorders are, in reality, autointoxication disorders. The human body was never designed, never can and never will attack itself. What actually occurs is that the body attempts to adjust itself to the new environment created by diet, chemicals, stress or radiation. This has been proven time and again by researchers since the brilliant researcher Bechamp discovered what he called mycozymas at the turn of the 20th century. It was further confirmed by Enderlein, (calling them protits) Rife, Naessans (calling them somatids) and others. Today, they are labeled protits.<br /><br />It is imperative that you heed the “wake up” call your body is sending. It is time to learn to de-stress, get plenty of rest, change your diet and lifestyle and get a good amount of exercise.<br /><br />TrimaZyme is not intended to be a “magic bullet” and is recommended in a total protocol specifically designed for individual requirementsHugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-76589534570912486072010-03-01T16:14:00.000-08:002010-03-01T16:27:15.383-08:00More Dangerous than MRSAThere is so much to report that it is almost too much for a Monday.<br /><br />First, there are now emerging super bugs, bacteria that are totally resistant to ANY antibiotics. Two of these are Acinetobacter and Klebsiella pneumoniae. These are deadly and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, estimates that roughly 1.7 million hospital-associated infections, from all types of bacteria combined, cause or contribute to 99,000 deaths each year. The entire article can be read <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/108931/rising-threat-of-infections-unfazed-by-antibiotics?mod=insurance-health">here</a><br /><br />We have been warning doctors and hospitals for years that we have been creating super bugs that would eventually outstrip our ability to kill them due to the bacterial phenomenon called pleomorphism. That is the ability of bacteria to change and/or adapt to antibiotics by incorporating the antibiotics into their DNA.<br /><br />It is becoming scary out there folks. It is now more than vital that you keep yourself as healthy as is possible if you do not want to end up like thousands who emerge from a simple hospital stay without a limb or worse, dead.<br /><br />Stay Away From Hospitals! We are seeing more of these infections all the time! <br /><br />There are natural antibiotics out there that work. Colloidal Silver by Natural Immunogenics is one extremely safe alternative. Is it any wonder the FDA has tried to remove it from shelves? Why not? It works!<br /><br />Please pass this on to your friends.<br /><br />Second, not quite as earth shattering is that we will begin producing my line of products again, beginning with TrimeZyme, then OPC's, and so on.<br />This may take a while as most of you know we have been in a legal battle for my own products for two years now. But, we finally have reached a settlement and we can move on with our lives.<br /><br />We have the wherewithal to produce and distribute worldwide and, in twelve weeks, they will begin appearing on shelves.<br /><br />Thank GOD!Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-50841198834951927592010-01-31T11:35:00.000-08:002010-01-31T11:45:44.807-08:00What happened to the Swine flu PANDEMIC?Anyone heard anything lately about the swine flu pandemic? Funny, me either. Maybe we all got vaccinations? Not according to the CDC. In fact, vaccinations have been given to so few that most counties, states and countries are sending back their supplies to the pharmaceutical companies.<br /><br />Is it possible that the Swine Flu was less of a pandemic than the World Health Organization advertised. In fact, several countries in Europe and Asia are mounting their own investigations into the World Health Organization and Big Pharma. <br /><br />Could it be, they ask, that it was a <span style="font-weight:bold;">fraud<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>? <br /><br />It also turns out that the swine flu was actually less virulent than the seasonal flu. Hmmmmm. May I suggest you read this article from the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704509704575019313343580460.html.">Wall Street Journal</a> and decide for yourself how the pharmaceutical companies handled the research.<br /><br />And then, while you're at it, think about how many people die everyday from taking their dangerous drugs. It isn't that pharmaceuticals aren't important in very limited situations, but they certainly bear scrutiny by patients because many of these drugs are downright killers.<br /><br />Your FDA is not doing its job. You have to take responsibility for your body.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-75870579441456739002009-12-13T21:47:00.000-08:002009-12-13T21:52:30.702-08:00Monsanto exposedThose of us who have fought the Monsanto takeover of food have reason to rejoice if only somewhat.<br />The Associated Press has exposed the fiendish (there is no other word for it) plans and mechanics of the world's most powerful food supplier.<br />PLEASE....read the following article and be certain to call, write, HELL YELL at your congresspeople. <br />This MUST be stopped!<br />Your lives and the planet depend upon it!<br />Read the <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AP-INVESTIGATION-Monsanto-apf-1335374142.html?x=0">article here</a> and don;t say you weren't warned.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-61972971962554083422009-12-12T10:23:00.000-08:002009-12-12T10:31:47.844-08:00Tamiflu - medical equivalent of a mirage.After all that has been written about the so-called pandemic, I am still asked by many if they should get the flu shot.<br /><br />When are we ever going to learn that the government, the FDA and Big Pharma are in collusion with each other? The citizen's welfare is not the government's concern. The citizen is a commodity to be exploited.<br /><br />Finally, The Atlantic Magazine has written an expose of the Tamiflu mirage and I hope that everyone reads this (<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200912u/tamiflu?pid=ynews">click here</a>) because we are about to have another mirage crammed down our collective throats. Government run healthcare.<br /><br />There is hope, however in the grassroots movement of tea parties and I hope that more Americans will join in and be part of this movement ala Nouveau American Revolution. Otherwise, we will get exactly what we bargain for...monarchy.<br /><br />This country is run by, at the least, attorneys who create chaos at our expense. The 13th amendment was ReWritten to include lawyers when it originally excluded any person with a title...and that includes esquire.<br /><br />Any wonder we hate lawyers more than used car dealers?Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-90027091070296280472009-11-28T15:57:00.000-08:002009-11-28T16:09:59.322-08:00Brain FoodOur brain is the single most important organ in our body. While there are many so called protocols that purport to increase brain function, like unsupported electronic technologies that supposedly "map" the brain waves and "readjust" the scrambled waves, a new product has appeared on the market. That product is Prevagen.<br /><br />"Our brains contain calcium-binding proteins that protect our brain cells. These proteins deplete with age. Prevagen is the only all-natural brain supplement that can replace these proteins and prevent memory loss. In scientific studies, Prevagen protects cells by up to 50% according to the manufacturers. Keeping brain cells alive can result in a healthier brain, a sharper mind, clearer thinking and better memory."<br /><br />It is rare in the extreme that I support a company's product, but this one appears to to actually work. If you or someone you know is suffering from memory difficulties, try it!<br /><br />I have many clients with memory issues and this well may be the answer for them.<br />You can order Prevagen by clicking on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V9O04W?ie=UTF8&tag=biocy-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000V9O04W">this link</a>.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-51331104843204588852009-11-26T12:47:00.000-08:002009-11-26T13:11:18.394-08:00Mammography "avoidable risk of breast cancer."Well, here it is...Thanksgiving. We have been a bit preoccupied lately and I want to apologize for the delay. Foremost, I want to wish all of our supporters, a truly thankful holiday. We know how so many are suffering from this "downturn" but be thankful we are here and not somewhere where it is really bad.<br /><br />This week all across the country the Komen Foundation sponsored a three day Breast Cancer Research walk. More mony for research that proves nothing and only puts money in the coffers of the cancer industry. The women are incredibly committed, but the cause is flawed. If there was no more money in research a cure would be that much closer.<br /><br />That being said, I did want to emphasize the importance of not having a mammogram done. This week, there was a huge backlash from the press for reporting that women from 40 on did not need a mammogram annually. The backlash only shows how hard the industry will fight to preserve its on agenda.<br /><br />I strongly suggest you all read the following <a href="http://world-wire.com/news/0911240002.html">article </a>and see what so may of us have already known and preached for so long. Additionally, Thermography is a real alternative. No pain. No radiation. <span style="font-weight:bold;">No risk of cancer<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>. But you will hear very little about this safe alternative that will detect cancer six years <span style="font-style:italic;">before <span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>a mammogram.<br /><br />So my thanksgiving wish for you is that you read and learn and have an annual painless radiation free thermogram done. For a certified thermographer near you, see <a href="http://www.meditherm.com">www.meditherm.com</a><br /><br />Gobble gobble. (Why is the sound of a turkey the same as eating?)Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-66500459099354070632009-10-30T22:52:00.000-07:002009-10-30T23:12:06.087-07:00Interpreting lab results.So many folks bring in their lab results, I thought it might be a good idea to help explain what some of the results mean so you can have a better idea of what you are looking at.<br /><br />A CBC (complete blood count) report will include the following:<br /><br />Platelet count and wat it means: <br />Platelets or thrombocytes help stop bleeding. They look like little pieces of torn paper under the microscope. The measurement in a CBC should be in the range of 150 to 400. Problems can signal thrombocytopenia (too few platelets), leukemia, or drug side effects.<br /><br />HGB (hemoglobin value):<br />Hemoglobin is the protein that carried oxygen and you will see this way; g/dl or grams per decaliter. The range for men is 13.5 to 17.5 and 12 to 16 for women. When hemoglobin is low the body cannot carry oxygen and may result in fatigue.<br /><br />HCT (hematocrit value):<br />This number is the percentage of your blood that consists of red blood cells (RBC's). A decrease in HCT indicates anemia, bleeding, some cancers, and chemotherapy side effcts. (This also applies to HGB)<br /><br />RBC count (red blood cells):<br />In men a normal RBC count in men is 4.5 to 6 for men and 4.2 to 5.4 for women. It may sound simplistic but the function of RBC's is to carry oxygen to the tissues and carry off carbon dioxide. Too few and blood gases like CO2 are not carried off properly. <br /><br />WBC count (white blood cells or leukocytes):<br />WBC's are your body's army that fight off invaders. Normal in a CBC is 4 to 11. There are differential counts and absolute counts. A decrease in any of these can signal serious problems like bone marrow failure or infections. However, it is important to differentiate which WBC's are being counted. For example, eosinophils signal a parasitic infection and/or allergies or both.<br /><br />You should know these simple few abbreviations because too often your PCP may not have the time to devote to interpreting these for you. Also, since these tests are performed by automated equipment, ask your doctor if the lab is reliable. It can be a huge difference in your treatment.<br /><br />Above all....ALWAYS ASK!Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-91632959600653423082009-10-22T19:51:00.000-07:002009-10-22T20:06:41.049-07:00Is Botox safe? YIKES!One of my dear ladies called today and asked me what I thought of Botox. My response was somewhere between incredulity and utter horror! I still find it incredible to believe that this "treatment" was actually approved by our friends at the FDA. I am further amazed that people actually allow this to be done. Oh, please dear God preserve us from ourselves. <br /><br />I should mention that this lady wasn't asking because she wanted to do it. She was asking because her "friends" said she should do it! With friends like this you really don't need enemies. So let me explain first what it is.<br /><br />It is the most <span style="font-style:italic;">acutely toxic substance known<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span> to man, with a median lethal dose of about 1 ng/kg when introduced intravenously[10] and 3 ng/kg when inhaled. This means that, depending on the method of introduction into the body, a mere 90–270 nanograms of botulinum toxin could be enough to kill an average 90 kg (200 lb) person.<br /><br />Just to explain that a bit. A nanogram is a <span style="font-style:italic;">billionth <span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>of a gram! It takes 32 grams to make an ounce!<br /><br />Food-borne botulism usually results from ingestion of food that has become contaminated with spores (such as a perforated can) in an anaerobic environment, allowing the spores to germinate and grow. Remember when your mom wouldn't but dented cans? That was a huge "NO NO."<br /><br />The growing (vegetative) bacteria produce toxin. It is the ingestion of preformed toxin that causes botulism, not the ingestion of the spores or the vegetative bacteria. Infant and wound botulism both result from infection with spores which subsequently germinate, resulting in production of toxin and the symptoms of botulism.<br /><br />Researchers "discovered" in the 1950s that injecting overactive muscles with minute quantities of botulinum toxin type-A would result in decreased muscle activity by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thereby rendering the muscle unable to contract for up to a period of 3 to 4 months. In other words, your muscle tissue is rendered useless. It is paralyzed! Why not simply hire an Amazonian Indian to shoot you with curare?<br /><br />Alan Scott, a San Francisco ophthalmologist, first applied tiny doses of the toxin in a medicinal sense to treat 'crossed eyes' (strabismus) and 'uncontrollable blinking' (blepharospasm), but needed a partner to gain regulatory approval to market his discovery as a drug. Allergan renamed the drug Botox.<br /><br />As of 2007, Botox injection is the most common cosmetic operation, with <span style="font-style:italic;">4.6 million procedures in the United States<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Qualifications for Botox injectors vary by county, state and country. Botox Cosmetic providers include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians, nurses practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and medical spas.<br /><br />No one has looked at the long term effects of being continually shot up with a poison. No one has researched the effects of this "safe neutralized" deadly poison over any period of time. As long as we can seek the Holy Grail of beauty, the gloves are off and safety be damned.<br /><br />Do you realize that one 32 gram dose of botulinum dropped into a city water supply could literally wipe out an entire population of a major city in a few days? But, at least you'll be wrinkle free when you die.<br /><br />C'mon folks. How far have we gone in the search for beauty? If we spent this kind of time on cancer "cures" we would all be healthy...wrinkled maybe but healthy. Are we really this depraved that we put poison in our bodies without question?Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-55495941733588971712009-10-16T13:01:00.000-07:002009-10-16T13:02:47.137-07:00This is a must read!HR - 615<br /><br /><br />On Tuesday, the Senate health committee voted 12-11 in favor of a two-page amendment, courtesy of Republican Tom Coburn which would require all Members of Congress and their staff members to enroll in any new government-run health plan. <br /><br />Congressman John Fleming has proposed an amendment that would require Congressmen and Senators to take the same health care plan that they would force on us. (Under proposed legislation they are exempt.)<br /><br />Congressman Fleming is encouraging people to go to his Website and sign his petition. The process is very simple. I have done just that at:<br /><br /><br />http://fleming.house.gov/index.html<br /><br /><br />Senator Coburn and Congressman Fleming are both physicians... <br />Regardless of your political beliefs, it sure seems reasonable that Congress should have exactly the same medical coverage that they impose on the rest of us. <br />Please urge as many people as you can to do the same!Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-36738491907096147052009-10-11T07:19:00.000-07:002009-10-11T11:40:03.186-07:00Parasite ParadigmI can't count the times that people have come to me with "issues" such as digestion problems, skin eruptions like acne and psoriasis, asthma, rashes and other "undiagnosed" conditions. Yet, their doctors just scratch their heads because we all "know" that we don't have parasites in the U.S.<br /><br />Seeing parasites in the blood is also dismissed as "silly science" and "pseudo science" by doctors who have not been trained in even the most elementary studies of parasitology. Parasitology has been historically relegated to the study of "tropical" disease.<br /><br />I am so tired of trying to "educate" the medical field, I thought it high time I give you some basic information that you can take to your doctor. Well, you can lead a horse to water but yada yada yada. But, at least you will be informed and can pass along the information to your family and friends.<br /><br />Yes, Margaret, there <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">are </span>parasites in the U.S. There are even some pretty exotic ones to boot.<br />So take a look at this long but educational video by a very well known parasitologist.<br /><br />If you suspect you have conditions such as "acid reflux", chronic diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, migraine headaches, asthma, ad infinitum, please check out the video and be amazed.<br /><br />By the way, McKerrow, MD, PhD, UCSF professor of pathology, espouses pharmaceuticals for parasites and (obviously) I do not. There are many many natural treatments that you can find on our website.<br /><br />Here's the video for your viewing "pleasure."<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" width="400" height="264" ><param name="flashvars" value="webhost=fora.tv&clipid=9260&cliptype=full" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://fora.tv/embedded_player" /><embed flashvars="webhost=fora.tv&clipid=9260&cliptype=full" src="http://fora.tv/embedded_player" width="400" height="264" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=biocy-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=074320011X&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /><br />Here is a good book written in layman's terms for those that want to read more.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-73930018869648172502009-10-10T06:12:00.000-07:002009-10-10T06:38:39.900-07:00Chronic Disease and Root CanalsSometimes there is little difference between an epiphany and a simple "Duh!" I had a "duh" yesterday! So, for those who may think I am infallible, I am about to throw <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">that </span>one out the window (but without the baby.)<br /><br />A gentleman had come to see me last year and was suffering with a "neurological" problem of unknown origin. He had been a fit mountain climbing, hiking and golfing individual who was suddenly unable to walk. We checked for Lyme. We checked for parasites. We checked pretty much everything we could. Nothing! Well, we <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">did </span>see heavy metal toxins.<br /><br />It was so exasperating this man even did the Aruyvedic thing in India! No help.<br /><br />Yesterday, heavy metals showed again and I asked about root canals and/or amalgam fillings. "Oh my mercury levels are off the chart. I do have three root canals."<br /><br />My response? "Duh!"<br /><br />We had been looking in all the wrong places. If you know of anyone that has been diagnosed with neurological disorders of unknown cause then you need to pass this along!<br /><br />According to many scientists and doctors, especially Dr. James Howensteine, M.D.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>"<span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><i>Many chronic diseases, perhaps most, <span style="font-weight: bold;">are a result of root canal surgery</span></i>. Approximately 20,000,000 root canal operations are performed annually in the United States."</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Now I know, I'm going to tick off a lot of my dentist friends,</span><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> but the truth is the truth.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Dr. Price Pottinger</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;" > </span><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;">learned after thousands of animal studies that a root canal tooth is <i>always infected</i> regardless of it’s appearance and lack of symptoms. When Dr. Price took a root canal tooth out of a patient who had a chronic disease and placed this tooth in an animal <i>the patient became well and the animal developed the same illness the patient had previously suffered from</i>. If the patient had rheumatoid arthritis the animal became afflicted with RA. When the patient had heart disease the animal developed heart disease. The tooth from a patient with kidney disease produced an animal with kidney disease!<br /><br />Dr. Meining's book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0916764095?ie=UTF8&tag=biocy-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0916764095">Root Canal Cover-up</a> is a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">must </span>read!<br /><br />I am also fortunate enough to have done some video work with Dr. David Kennedy, the producer of the YouTube video "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnQ-T7oiA">Smoking teeth -poison gas</a>." We have produced a soon to be released YouTube video about spirochetes (Lyme disease) and infected teeth. Dr. Kennedy and I videotaped a series of one patient with spirochetes and the video is absolutely eye popping.<br /><br />The point of all this is two fold...well maybe four fold. <span style="font-style: italic;">Always look for the obvious</span> (Listen up Hugh!); hopefully others will be healed by removing these dangerous mercury laden procedures;<br />read, read, read!; and warn others.<br /><br />Until next time. I have to go brush my un mercury filled mouth.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;" ><br /></span>Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-22143293273342762832009-10-07T04:55:00.000-07:002010-03-19T23:17:11.014-07:00COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)I have been seeing many more COPD sufferers lately. I am amazed at the numbers who are non-smokers. But, before I get too far, let me define COPD.<br /><br />Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), often called "smoker's lung," is mainly a smoking-related lung disease characterized by airflow obstruction, and includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">fourth leading cause of death</span> in the United States. Symptoms of COPD range from slight breathlessness to severe breathlessness that limits activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, walking up stairs, and going shopping.<br /><br />It is absolutely scary!<br /><br />I have a great deal of success with COPD sufferers using anti-oxidants and such. With the increased numbers of people I have been seeing, I decided that it was time to finally come out with a product that directly addresses the issue of COPD. I am in the process right now of getting quotes from my lab and the product will be available (hopefully) by January 2010.<br /><br />The product (whose name I haven't settled on as yet) is the culmination of not only my research, but that of several herbal labs. If it does as I expect, it may turn out to be the best thing I've done since TrimaZyme.<br /><br />Another option for COPD would also be the <a href="http://www.multizapper.com/">BioWave Generator</a> with the Asthma Chip. This inexpensive device from Germany has proved to be invaluable for COPD sufferers. With these two products I believe we may be on the road to reversing another "incurable" disease.<br /><br />Stay tuned. This is going to be a wild ride.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-13492584326842179352009-10-02T03:49:00.000-07:002009-10-02T04:01:35.596-07:00MRSAI have written quite a lot about MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) but it is still a relatively misunderstood and seriously misdiagnosed infection. It is estimated that more than 10% of the U.S. population is infected with MRSA or are carriers. We are seeing a huge increase in infections that people do not even realize they have.<br /><p>Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.</p> <p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan">The symptoms of MRSA depend on where you're infected. Most often, it causes mild infections on the skin, causing pimples or boils. But it can also cause more serious skin infections or infect surgical wounds, the bloodstream, the lungs, or the urinary tract.</p><p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan">MRSA is also showing up in healthy people who have not been living in the hospital. This type of MRSA is called community-associated MRSA, or CA-MRSA. The CDC reports that in 2007, 14% of people with MRSA infections had CA-MRSA. </p><p>Studies have shown that rates of CA-MRSA infection are growing fast. One study of children in south Texas found that cases of CA-MRSA had a 14-fold increase between 1999 and 2001.</p><p>Part of the problem is that we refuse to look at the fact that as we continue to overuse antibiotics, MRSA and other bacteria will continue to morph and feed on antibiotics.<br /></p><p>One can be infected by simply touching an area such as doorknobs, gym equipment, towels, etc. If you are using a gym, please wipe down the equipment before you use it with a sterile towelette. Always use the wipes at supermarkets for the carts. Keep an eye on your kids for signs of infection which can be something as simple as what appears to be a red "bite" mark, rashes, etc.</p><p>Prevention is always better than treatment, but historically the best treatment has always been something staph cannot adapt to...high quality and safe silver hydrosol. Our favorite that we keep around the house is Sovereign Silver. It is effective and absolutely safe.</p><p>Keep your eyes open.<br /></p><p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan"><br /></p>Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-73360460283333885622009-09-28T18:01:00.000-07:002009-09-28T18:40:52.994-07:00Hormones...What your doctor probably won't tell you.I am constantly amazed at how many people, men <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">and </span>women, who come to see me that have been diagnosed with some exotic disease only to find out that their hormones are out of balance.<br /><br />Our entire lives are controlled by hormones yet, more often than not, if you go to an endocrinologist (a doctor specializing in hormones) they simply check the symptom and throw a pill at you. OK, I am probably playing the same broken record here, but do you <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">really </span>want this as a national health care plan? More of them same and get fined if you don't want it?<br /><br />So let's talk a bit about hormones and what the imbalance(s) can affect.<br /><br />Your body is an incredible creation. It gives warnings and alarm "bells" all the time. Some of those alarms are such things as low libido, increased weight gain (especially around the tummy and butt), hot flashes (I prefer to call them "power surges"), breast tenderness, mood swings, decreased stamina, decreased muscle size, rapid aging, osteoporosis, hearling loss and about 40 other symptoms not usually associated with a "simple" hormone imbalance.<br /><br />I recommend that every man and woman over 35 get a saliva test every year. My lab of choice is <a href="http://www.zrtlab.com/">ZRT labs</a> in Beaverton, Oregon. (If you live in California or New York, you will have to have a practitioner, RN, PA, chiropractor, acupuncturist, etc.) order the kit for you.<br /><br />Please check your Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol and DHEA. These tests will usually run about $150.00 and it's the best $150.00 you'll ever spend on your health. SInce your doctor probably won;t do it, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">you'll</span> have to.<br /><br />Your practitioner will interpret the rather simple results for you and most likely recommend a natural course to take. (We'll talk more about so-called Bio-identical hormone treatments in another entry.)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why saliva and not a blood test? </span><br /><br />I have several very good friends who are medical doctors and we go round and round about this one. Remember! I'm a blood guy, but I think that saliva is much more accurate and here's why.<br /><br />Sex hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone are fat-soluble steroids similar to cholesterol that attach to lipids in the blood and get stored in fat tissue.<br /><br />Only 2 to 5 percent of serum progesterone, estrogen and testosterone is "free" or non-protein-bound. This is the hormone available to target tissues and to saliva. Thus, these hormones measured by serum levels is mostly a measure of hormones that are <span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">not </span>going to be used by the body and is therefore an erroneous calculation for our purposes.<br /><br />Hormones transported by red blood cell membranes are readily available to all <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">target </span>tissues <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">and </span>to saliva. This progesterone is completely bioavailable and readily measured by saliva testing. Only a small fraction of it is carried by the watery serum. Obviously, serum testing is <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">not</span> a good way to measure transdermal progesterone absorption.<br /><br />What I am saying about hormone transdermals also applies to other creams, as well.<br /><br />I suggest you read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446671444?ie=UTF8&tag=biocy-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0446671444">What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause</a> available through Amazon. This will explain in great detail what I trying to say here in a short blog.<br /><br />You will be amazed at how many so called diseases (like Hashimoto's) is not a disease at all but a hormone imbalance.<br /><br />Now, I know I only covered the basics, but unless you do the research, your doctor probably will not diagnose <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">or </span>treat the proper symptom. How many young women and teenage girls are thrown birth control pills when indeed that simply increases the risk of breast and lung cancer.<br /><br />I am not saying your doctor is ignorant or stupid. I am only saying that they are overwhelmed by the system and really haven't the time to practice medicine anymore. If you want more of this medicine, then by all means let Congress run ahead with a system that isn't working.<br /><br />But, please, please read and do your due diligence. It's <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">your </span>body.Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-28198179898255345812009-09-26T09:38:00.000-07:002009-09-26T09:47:32.457-07:00The Great Cover UpPeople fighting depression have a few alternatives; determine the source of the depression and address that issue or turn to drugs.<br /><br />Depression caused by loss of a loved one is normal and may require simple time to "heal all wounds." Friends don't hurt either.<br /><br />Depression of unknown source is most often caused by a physiological problem such as a drop in B12 and folic acid. More often than not, this is preceded by anti biotic use which will drop your B12 and folic acid. Address the issue and not the symptom by treating your colon right. Yep. It's not in your head but your gut.<br /><br />Most often, Leaky Gut Syndrome is the cause and should be addressed accordingly.<br /><br />Finally, you can opt for pharmaceuticals. But, before you do, please read the warnings. Here is the FDA black box warning for Cymbalta.<br /><br /><p align="center"><b>WARNING: SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS</b></p> <b> Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Cymbalta or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber. Cymbalta is not approved for use in pediatric patients.<br /><br /></b>Yikes! Anti depressants? Suicide? Let me see is suicide a depressive episode or just an "adverse event?"<b> </b>Oh well, your insurance will cover it.<b><br /></b>Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-74823021374186085732009-09-25T20:12:00.000-07:002009-09-25T20:27:44.370-07:00Non-invasive approved cancer tests.Everyone needs to know that there are safe, non invasive, totally accurate tests for cancer and I mention two here. These tests are available now and many medical doctors are not even aware of these.<br /><br />The first one is the AMAS test. <span class="pageTitle">This is an Innovative Aid in Early Cancer Diagnosis and Follow up. </span> <p>Oncolab provides the FDA approved AMAS blood test, helping health care professionals to diagnose cancer, and to follow up during treatment. In studies of more than 8,000 patients, the AMAS® Test was found to be 95% accurate and unique for its diverse use as a diagnostic tool regarding all non-terminal cancers. In some cases, the AMAS® test detected cancer <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">1 to 19 months before clinical detection.</span></p> <p>These tests indicate with great accuracy (99% specificity and 95% sensitivity) if there is cancer active <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">anywhere </span>within your body<span style="text-decoration: underline;">. </span><a href="http://www.oncolabinc.com/about.php"><br /></a></p> <p class="normal">A free testing kit can be ordered through the website or by calling 1-800-922-8378. Learn more about AMAS <a href="http://www.oncolabinc.com/about.php">here</a>.<br /></p><p class="normal">Another example of a non invasive approved alternative to mammograms is thermography.<br /></p><p class="normal">Thermography is a painless, non invasive, state of the art clinical test without any exposure to radiation and is used as part of an early detection program which gives women of all ages the opportunity to increase their chances of detecting breast disease at an early stage. It is particularly useful for women under 50 where mammography is less effective.<br /></p><p class="normal">Additionally, thermography can help detect Inflammatory Breast Disease which a mammogram will not detect. Thermography can detect anomalies <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">6 years in advance of a mammogram! </span><span>The information</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span><span>regarding your test is determined by doctors from Duke University and the results are usually available within days!</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></p><p class="normal">More information and local worldwide thermographers can be located <a href="http://www.meditherm.com/">here</a>.</p><p class="normal">It's time we all had safe alternatives.<br /></p>Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496181977692066846.post-64553751279224983932009-09-25T10:42:00.000-07:002009-09-25T11:18:24.403-07:00The Cancer Answer...baking soda.<span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"> In 1972, President Richard Nixon, declared war on cancer and that "we will have a cure by the end of the decade." Well, over 30 years later, we are not only not any closer to a cure, we are simply using chemicals, radiation and surgery as methods of reversing cancer. The medical establishment <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">never</span> uses the word cure. Their word is "remission" because these methods do not cure.<br /><br />The medical explanation of a cure is no re occurance in 5 years. After billions of dollars have been spent researching this disease, we are no closer to a cure because this disease, like all diseases, is a money making cash cow. Millions of people every year give money for research which will never accomplish anything. One doctor Tullio Simoncini has had incredible results.<br /><br />Dr Tullio Simoncini has postulated (with <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">huge </span>amounts of research) that cancer is caused by candidiasis albicans. His theory </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"> is that <span style="font-style: italic;">"cancer doesn't depend on mysterious causes (genetic, immunological or auto-immunological, as the official oncology proposes), but it results from a simple fungal infection whose destroying power in the deep tissues is actually underestimated."</span><br /><br />I have always subscribed to the theory referred to as Ocham's Razor. Simply stated "The simple answer is always the solution." This could not be more evident in Dr. Simoncini's theory that C. Albicans is the culprit.<br /><br />Unfortunately, candida albicans (a normal part of the flora in the colon) <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">in the blood stream</span> is a very common condition caused by 4 common situations; chemicals, diet, radiation and stress. These factors can cause the colon to become compromised and, in effect, disarms the immune system.<br /><br />We see this "leaky gut syndrome" in 90% of our clients. It is almost always the condition we address most often. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"><br />To quote Dr. Simoncini again</span><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"> "<span style="font-style: italic;">In the fungal perspective, in fact, the effectiveness of surgery is noticeably reduced because of the extreme diffusibility and invasiveness characteristic of a mycelial conglomerate. Surgery to solve the problem is therefore tied to the case; that is, to conditions in which one has the luck to be able to remove the entire colony completely (which is often possible in the presence of a sufficient encystment, but only where benign tumours are concerned).</span></span><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"> Chemotherapy and radiotherapy produce almost exclusively negative effects, both for their specific ineffectiveness and for their high toxicity and harmfulness to the tissues, which in the last analysis favours mycotic aggressiveness.</span></p> <p style="font-style: italic;"> <span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">By contrast, an antifungal, anti-tumour-specific therapy would take into account the importance of the connective tissue together with the reproductive complexity of fungi. Only by attacking the fungi across the spectrum of all its forms, at points where it is most vulnerable from the nutritional point of view, would it be possible to hope to eradicate them from the human organism."</span></p><p>I strongly suggest that you take a look at his website for his treatment options. Look <a href="http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/simoncini-writes.html">here </a>for that information. His treatment is very simple and is a simple approach similar to suggestions that we make regarding cancer...sodium bicarbonate. It's that simple.</p><p>The implications of his research would mean the following:</p><p> <span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">1) eighty years of genetic study and application has been for nothing, especially considering that the genetic theory of cancer has never been demonstrated;<br />2) the loss of millions, if not billions, of lives with all the suffering has been for nothing;<br />3) the billions of dollars spent on chemotherapy medicine, radiotherapy, etc. has been for nothing;<br />4) the recognition and prizes given to eminent researchers and professors has been for nothing;<br />5) the oncologist could be replaced by the family doctor; and<br />6) the pharmaceutical industry will incur tremendous financial losses (sodium bicarbonate is inexpensive and impossible to patent).</span></p> <span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Dr. Simoncicni's methods have cured people for 20 years. Many of his patients recovered completely from cancer, even in cases where official oncology had given up.<br /><br />The simple answer is usually the solution (that solution being bicarbonate of soda!)<br /><br />Time to wake up America. Cancer can be cured. It's being done in many countries but as long as we continue to feed the trough of research we will never find a cure.<br /></span><p><br /></p><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"><br /><br /></span>Hugh and Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286182738305577142noreply@blogger.com0