Mike Adams
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 With Alzheimer's, this means consuming lots of healthy oils, minerals like zinc and several herbal supplements that boost circulation to the brain, including gingko and Phosphatidylserine or "PS."
The main course of action for eliminating Alzheimer's is to eliminate the consumption of refined sugars, refined carbohydrates, artificial chemical sweeteners, MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), and any ingredients that contain MSG, such as yeast extract, autolyzed vegetable proteins, hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, and so on. |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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 It singles out affected individuals offering fad diets, diet drugs and herbal supplements that are geared toward losing weight often at the expense of one's overall health. It fails to promote prevention and education about healthy alternatives and how to steer clear of heavily advertised processed food.
As mentioned, healthy eating guidelines and educational programs established by organizations and agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control, have funding that pales in comparison to the enormous advertising dollars of the food manufacturers. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Other natural treatments, including dietary changes and some herbal supplements, will round out an effective course of action for lifting the "winter blues."
SYMPTOMS
• Fatigue and lethargy
• Increased desire to sleep
• Fitful, unrestful sleep
• Inability to concentrate
Cravings for sweets and other carbohydrates Weight gain Reduced sex drive
ROOT CAUSE
• Lack of natural sunlight
TREATMENT Diet
Recommended Food
One way to maintain a good mood is to keep your blood-sugar levels steady. Vegetables and lean protein will stabilize blood sugar. |
| Following are general guidelines on how frequently you should take herbal supplements.
Acute conditions: Take the recommended dosage every two to three waking hours to relieve symptoms and support the body's response. For infectious conditions, continue the herbal treatment for two days after the symptoms have resolved to prevent a relapse.
Chronic conditions: Take the recommended dosage two to three times daily.
Note: Herbs can be taken with or between meals. If you are prone to digestive upset, take the herbs with meals. |
Mark Hyman, M.D.
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 And some of the herbal supplements are downright dangerous; they are often grown in countries with no controls. herbal supplements grown or manufactured in countries such as China or India may have measurable levels of mercury or arsenic. Soils in China are highly contaminated with mercury. No oversight, analysis, or government regulation of these products is required, so it's hard to know if any specific product is clean and safe. Reports of Chinese herbs actually containing prescription medications, including stimulants, steroids, or sedatives, are not uncommon. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| A study suggested that common herbal supplements, such as Saint-John's-wort, ginkgo, and echinacea, might adversely affect fertility. Researchers took hamster eggs, removed the outer coating, and exposed the eggs to the herbs. They then mixed in human sperm, which will usually penetrate the egg. At higher dosages, the herbs either impaired or prevented the sperms' ability to penetrate the eggs. High concentrations of Echinacea purpurea interfered with sperm enzymes.
Based on this, some researchers have prematurely concluded that echinacea may interfere with fertility. |
Bryan Hanson, PhD
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 Preparations of the maidenhair or ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) are one of the more popular herbal supplements worldwide. Extracts of this ancient Asian tree protect the tiny capillaries of the brain, leading
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Jack Challem
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 Nature's Way
Nature's Way's products include many German pharmaceutical-grade herbal supplements. For more information call (801) 489-1500 or go to www. naturesway.com
Nordic Naturals
Nordic Naturals markets a line of high-quality fish-oil capsules, with slight differences in formulation designed to support the joints, the cardiovascular system, and brain function. For more information call (800) 662-2544 or go to www.nordicnaturals.com.
Nutricology/Allergy Research Group
Nutricology/Allergy Research Group is often at the cutting edge of original nutritional supplement formulations. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 While this may be true for some foods and dietary supplements, it is certainly not true for many of the biologically active medicinal plants that are sold here as herbal supplements. It is also not true for many of the rainforest plants discussed in this book.
Traditional dosage amounts for herbal remedies have been included in the plant information provided in Part Three of this book for a reason. These dosage amounts are based on the long history of the plant's use and should be followed within reason. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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 Furthermore, none of this information should be misconstrued to suggest that dietary or herbal supplements can or should be used in place of conventional anticancer approaches or treatments.
It should be noted that certain studies referenced below, indicating the potential usefulness of a particular dietary ingredient or dietary or herbal supplement in connection with the reduction of risk of breast cancer, are preliminary evidence only. Some studies suggest an association between high blood or dietary levels of a particular dietary ingredient with a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 A combination of dietary modification, stress reduction, and appropriate nutritional and herbal supplements will often eliminate the need for potentially dangerous drugs and surgery.
Summary of Recommendations for Treating Peptic Ulcer
• Diet and Lifestyle: Avoid refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Participate in a stress-reduction or relaxation program. Work with food allergies in selected cases.
• Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL): Chew
2 tablets, 380 mg each, 3 to 4 times per day, 20 minutes before meals. Reduce dose as improvement occurs. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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 Dr. Cass also provides clear guidelines for how to safely use herbal remedies. interactions
A to Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions/Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition
Edited by Alan R. Gaby, M.D. ISBN: 0307336646
Review: Julian Whitaker, M.D., editor of Health & Healing newsletter — "This comprehensive review of drug-nutrient interactions — by far the most exhaustive of its kind — is an invaluable tool for consumers and professionals, integrating the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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| Furthermore, none of this information should be misconstrued to suggest that dietary or herbal supplements can or should be used in place of conventional anticancer approaches or treatments.
It should be noted that certain studies referenced below, indicating the potential usefulness of a particular dietary ingredient or dietary or herbal supplement in connection with the reduction of risk of lung cancer, are preliminary evidence only. Some studies suggest an association between high blood or dietary levels of a particular dietary ingredient with a reduced risk of developing lung cancer. |
| This article includes a discussion of studies that have assessed whether certain vitamins, minerals, herbs, or othet dietary ingredients offered in dietary or herbal supplements may be beneficial in connection with the reduction of risk of developing breast cancer, or of signs and symptoms in people who have this condition.
This information is provided solely to aid consumers in discussing supplements with their healthcare providers. |
| A healthcare practitioner should review all over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as any nutritional or herbal supplements. For example, the commonly prescribed acne medication, isotretinoin (Accutane), a synthetic form of vitamin A, can cause severe birth defects if used during pregnancy.
Excessive noise may have damaging effects on a developing fetus. Many pregnant women are exposed to noise in the workplace. |
| The secondary storage roots, or tubers, of the plant are used in herbal supplements.1
Devil's claw has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
Rating Health Concerns
þ?ft Osteoarthritis (page 328)
Rheumatoid arthritis (page 387)
þftft Indigestion (page 260)
Low back pain (page 293)
Devil's claw is also considered by herbalists to be a potent bitter. |
Eric R. Braverman
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 Efforts to improve insulin production naturally include herbal supplements such as Gymnema sylvestra, or nutrient supplements such as zinc and the B complex vitamins. I have seen complete reversals of type 2 diabetes with many of my patients, even those with severe forms of this disease. For example, I once treated a woman who came to me with dopamine deficiency and life-threatening type 2 diabetes, and within six months of beginning a strict dopamine diet and nutrient program, she had completely normal sugar levels. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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| This article includes a discussion of studies that have assessed whether certain vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other dietary ingredients offered in dietary or herbal supplements may be beneficial in connection with the reduction of risk of developing lung cancer, or of signs and symptoms in people who have this condition.
This information is provided solely to aid consumers in discussing supplements with their healthcare providers. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
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 It's always a good idea to consult your physician before taking any herbal supplements, just as you would before taking any other medicine. As for herbs you have picked yourself, if in doubt of what they are, you can usually send them to your nearest herbarium or botanical gardens for identification. Often they will identify it free of charge, but you will need to follow specific instructions for proper handling. Better safe than sorry. And always talk to your doctor before embarking on any diet regimen. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Water, exercise, and many nutritional and herbal supplements also support the detoxification process.
A few simple tenets of natural medical practice may help clarify for you this book's approach:
1. The primary cause of disease is the accumulation of unnecessary wastes that are not properly eliminated, resulting in poison retention and subsequent health problems.
2. Your body is designed to support optimal function. Listen to its signals.
3. Given the proper environment, your body has the power (and likelihood) to heal itself and return to its normal healthy state. |
| Use herbal supplements, including herbal stop-smoking brews.
7. Exercise, especially in the fresh air, to oxygenate your body.
8. If you are having real difficulty stopping, consider the use of nicotine patches or gum to help your transition.
9. Use acupuncture or hypnosis to motivate you to stop and/or to support you in withdrawal and detox.
10. Ease detox with relaxing therapies—hot baths or showers, saunas or hot tubs, swimming, and massage.
11. Practice relaxation and deep breathing. Get to know nature.
12. |
Mark Blumenthal
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 Feverfew is ranked 19th among herbal supplements sold in mainstream retail outlets in the U.S.
Uses
Migraine prevention; nausea and vomiting associated with migraine.
Dosage
To prevent migraine, take adult dose equal to 0.2-0.6 mg of parthenolide. Benefits usually begin within 4-6 weeks after starting treatment. The length of treatment will vary for individual migraine sufferers. dried leaves: 50-150 mg per day, as indicated by clinical studies. fresh leaves: 2.5 leaves per day, with or after food. tincture: 5-20 drops per day [1:5, 25% ethanol]. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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| Chon-drodendron tomentosum in a formula (for lowering blood sugar levels), however, they call it "abuta." Abuta and curare, are in fact, two different species of vines with very different uses in herbal medicine and different plant chemicals
(and neither have been used for diabetes or blood sugar balancing). The real "abuta" vine is featured in this book as Cissampelos pareira. Even more confusing—the picture of the plant in their marketing materials is neither plant, but looks suspiciously like yet another rainforest vine: Abuta grandifolia (which has been used indigenously for diabetes). |
Tanya Harter Pierce
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 For example, if a person uses Protocel while taking high doses of vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10, selenium, or other nutritional or herbal supplements that can interfere with Protocel's process, then the formula may not be able to work to its fullest extent. (Be sure to review the lists of supplements and herbs to avoid.)
Last but not least, some people believe that cancer patients who have high levels of mercury or other heavy metal toxicity may exprience more difficulty recovering from their cancer using Protocel. |
Mark Blumenthal
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Overview
Feverfew is ranked 19th among herbal supplements sold in mainstream retail outlets in the U.S. It is used primarily for migraine prophylactic effects, and for concomitant nausea and vomiting. Many commercial feverfew preparations are standardized based on 0.1% to 0.2% parthenolide content. |
| A table of the top-selling herbal supplements in food, drug, and mass market retail outlets for the 52 weeks ending October 13, 2002, can be found in the Appendix on page 409.
Several herbs in this book are not listed among the top-selling herbs in mass markets, but were selected because they still are considered to be among the most popular herbs. Neither chamomile {Matricaria recutita) nor peppermint {Mentha x piperita) are highly popular as dietary supplements, however they are two of the most popular herbs sold as herbal tea ingredients. |
| One of the biggest issues regarding herbal supplements facing conventional practitioners today is the question of trust. Many practitioners may be willing to recommend a particular herb for a patient, or counsel a patient who is already using an herbal remedy (e.g., the use of black cohosh to help treat symptoms of menopause, using saw palmetto to treat symptoms associated with BPH). However the clinician is often concerned about which brand of product to recommend, since there appears to be so much confusion about quality control among the many products that are available. |
| These authors conclude that one in seven adults consume at least one herbal supplement annually and that one in six patients taking a prescription drug is concurrently taking one or more herbal supplements, raising the potential for interactions.
A recent systematic review of herb-drug interactions (Fugh-Berman and Ernst, 2001) concluded that of the 108 interactions evaluated, 74 cases (68.5%) were considered unable to be evaluated due to the lack of adequate information, 14 (13%) were considered "well-documented" and thus likely, and 20 (18.5%) were considered "possible" interactions. |
| An earlier report estimated that 70 million Americans are using herbal supplements (Wasik, 1999). An often-cited study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (Eisenberg etai, 1998) estimated that 46% of Americans saw an alternative practitioner in 1997, up from 36% in 1990, and spent $27.2 billion in 1998 on alternative care practitioners. Herb use reported in this survey grew from the baseline of 2.5% of the adult population measured in 1990 (Eisenberg et ai, 1993) to 12% of adults using herbs in a one-year period as measured in 1997, a growth factor of 380%. |
Patrick Holford
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 These are all available as herbal supplements, and you can also find them combined with tyrosine (see Resources).
The exercise factor
Exercise plays an essential role in both energy and stress resistance, but it has to be the right kind. Becoming muscle-bound doesn't necessarily enable vital energy to flow easily in the body, nor does an unfit body or a body full of tension. This tension eats up our energy—it takes a lot of energy to keep muscle cells in tension. Conversely, being unfit and overweight places a strain on the body, again depleting vital energy. |
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