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 You may also want to take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement that contains zinc.
Switch to acetaminophen. Unlike aspirin and ibuprofen, this painkiller does not affect platelet function, says Dr. Shapiro.
Go easy on rash cream. If you are using an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for an itchy skin condition, don't use it for more than one to two weeks. "These products have the potential to thin the skin and make you more prone to bruising," says Dr. Clark. |
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 But sticking to a multivitamin/mineral supplement with no more than 5,000 or 4,000 international units, as explained above, should give you the most benefit at the least risk.
Think Thiamin for the Brain
The unsteady gait, confusion and poor memory that many of us associate with someone who drinks excessively is just as likely to be caused by a lack of thiamin as by too much to drink.
"Thiamin is an important player in the way the brain works," explains Dr. Halsted. |
Ralph Golan, M.D.
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 Also, take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement. High doses of L-methionine (up to 5,000 milligrams a day) have produced a favorable response.
Perque 1 (one or two tablets thirty to sixty minutes before meals) is a combination antioxidant and amino acid formula that supports liver detoxification mechanisms. It is available from Seraphim of Reston, Virginia.
OTHER THERAPIES
Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals in the home and workplace. |
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| Until that is done, however, a well-balanced diet full of folate-rich green, leafy vegetables or perhaps a multivitamin/mineral supplement containing the Daily Value of 400 micrograms of folic acid will help correct the deficiency, says Dr. Halsted.
Reversing a Mineral Deficiency
Because alcohol can derail the transportation system that escorts minerals such as zinc and magnesium out of the liver and into your bloodstream, researchers agree that anyone with a drinking problem also runs the risk of zinc and magnesium deficiencies. |
| Some doctors recommend taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement that covers all the bases. For some people with allergies, avoiding certain foods can be dramatically helpful for all of their symptoms.
Alzheimer's Disease
Fighting the Memory Thief
Few health problems are as feared as Alzheimer's disease. The fourth leading cause of death in adults (after heart disease, cancer and stroke), Alzheimer's affects approximately four million Americans. And this figure is expected to more than triple by the middle of the next century. |
| Nutrient Daily Amount
Calcium 1,000-2,000 milligrams
Plus a multivitamin/mineral supplement containing the Daily Values of all essential vitamins and minerals
MEDICAL ALERT: If you have celiac disease, you should be under a doctor's care.
Dietary Detective Work Pays Off
In most cases, treatment involves avoiding gluten, which isn't always easy. Even the glue on some envelopes contains gluten. "Some people are exquisitely sensitive to gluten, and even a minute amount such as envelope glue can cause a reaction, although that's not usually the case," says Dr. Trier. |
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 Juices are a multivitamin/mineral supplement for people who don't want to take pills and capsules," says Eve Campanelli, Ph.D., a holistic health-care practitioner in Beverly Hills, California. "And your body absorbs the nutrients from juices far, far better than it does from a pill."
Indeed, your body absorbs nutrients from juices better than it does from the foods themselves, says Steven Bailey, a naturopathic doctor in private practice in Portland, Oregon. |
Gary Null
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 A balanced multivitamin/mineral supplement can help to balance the system. exercise
Exercise helps to improve mood, reduce cramps, eliminate excess fluid, and control sugar cravings. Aerobic exercises should be performed three to four times per week. herbs
Herbalist Letha Hadady finds these Chinese herbs useful for alleviating symptoms of PMS:
Lungtanxieganwan. A Chinese remedy that alleviates anger associated with PMS.
Xiao Yao Wan. Helps relieve PMS symptoms of depression, poor circulation, indigestion, and bloating.
Women's Harmony. Increases circulation. |
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| Take a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Your brand should include vitamin A, the B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, iodine and selenium. In research trials, all have been shown to have some beneficial effect on breast pain and lumps, even though some of the evidence is inconclusive, says Dr. Shirley. The B vitamins, for example, may function to help the liver metabolize estrogen, he says.
Breath, Shortness of when to see your doctor
You're short of breath but cannot breathe more rapidly to compensate.
You also have chest pain, swollen feet or legs or a history of heart problems. |
Gale Maleskey
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 Zinc is needed by the skin to produce new cells and grow new layers of skin, while vitamin A is critical in helping the body regenerate and heal tissue.
A multivitamin/mineral supplement that contains the recommended daily amounts of vitamin A and zinc is a good way to start. (If you're taking a daily supplement, just check the label to see whether it provides 100 percent of the Daily Value.) Frequently, though, those amounts aren't enough, especially for someone who has problems with absorption or has a poor diet, says Dr. Foulser. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 One double-blind trial used a multivitamin/mineral supplement containing vitamin B6 (600 mg per day), magnesium (500 mg per day), vitamin E (200 IU per day), vitamin A (25,000 IU per day), B-complex vitamins, and various other vitamins and minerals.40 This supplement was found to relieve each of the four different categories of symptoms that have been associated wtih PMS. Similar results were reported in another study.41
Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions.
Herbs That May Be Helpful
Vitex (p. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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 Additionally, June was given a multivitamin/mineral supplement to replace any nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Kail used acupressure to treat her allergies and an herbal preparation of Urtica dioica (which inhibits histamine, the chemical mediator of allergic reactions) to treat the chronic fatigue syndrome. The yeast infection was treated with grapefruit seed extract.
Finally, Dr. Kail asked June to exercise strenuously and to spend 30 minutes a day practicing a variety of relaxation and visualization techniques. According to Dr. |
| Arcy-Francis prescribed a multivitamin/mineral supplement, vitamin Be (250 mg), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, an essential fatty acid), chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) to help stabilize her menstrual cycle (three capsules), and hydrochloric acid (one capsule per meal) along with digestive enzymes to reduce the release of undigested food particles into her bloodstream. The amino acid L-glutamine (1000 mg, five times daily) was also prescribed to help regulate Zoe's blood sugar levels. |
| Murray also advises CFS patients to take a good basic multivitamin/mineral supplement in the most bioavailable and easily absorbable form with adequate
DRUGS ASSOCIATED WITH A HIGHER
INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC FATIGUE
According to the Physicians' Desk Reference, the follow-
NebuPent for inhalation solution (53%-72%) ing drugs are associated with side effects of chronic fatigue
Neupogen for injection (11%) syndrome (statistics refer to the percentage of individuals
Nipent for injection (29%) affected). |
| Michael Murray advises CFS patients to take a good basic multivitamin/mineral supplement with adequate amounts of trace minerals. He particularly recommends the following nutritional supplements: beta carotene (100,000 IU daily), vitamin C (3,000 mg daily), pantothenic acid (150 mg daily, but not at bedtime), zinc (15 mg a day), adrenal extract (1-2 tablets three times a day), and thymus gland extract (1-2 tablets three times a day).
Herbs can be useful for treating the viral infections and immune suppression found in CFS. |
| Breakfast: starch, such as cereal grain or potatoes
Mid-morning: snack of fruit most days and occasionally nuts or seeds
Lunch: protein and green and other vegetables
Mid-afternoon: snack, vegetable or fruit
Dinner: starch or protein with vegetable
Evening snack: vegetable or fruit, if needed
Water should be consumed as usual, 8-10 glasses per day, mainly taken about one hour before meals, and a multivitamin/mineral supplement can also be used. Additional water and fiber and more filling low-calorie foods will help in decreasing the appetite, Dr. Haas says. |
Dr. Gary Null
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 Women need a natural multivitamin/mineral supplement containing higher amounts of magnesium than calcium, and high amounts of B and C vitamins. A good multiple vitamin helps build the adrenal glands, which lessens emotional symptoms.
Vitamin E. This vitamin is known for its ability to rejuvenate the reproductive system and alleviate hot flashes. Low amounts of FSH and LH are related to hot flashes, and Vitamin E helps to increase levels of these brain hormones. It also helps lessen vaginal thinning and dryness. |
Gale Maleskey
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| A high-potency multivitamin/mineral supplement may provide what you need. Look for these amounts in the supplement you choose: 30 milligrams of zinc, 25,000 international units (IU) of vitamin A (part can be from beta-carotene), 50 milligrams of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid and riboflavin, 200 micrograms of selenium, 2 milligrams each of copper and manganese, and 400 IU of vitamin E. Dr. Lombard also recommends 4,000 milligrams of vitamin C a day in divided doses. For such a high amount, you'll need a separate vitamin C supplement. |
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| Additionally, Pelton believes that every woman should take a high potency multivitamin/mineral supplement and extra antioxidants with each meal: "We are no longer looking at the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) as the level of nutrients appropriate for people. I say RDA stands for Really Dumb Allowance. It's more like the minimum wage, the minimal amount you can get by on. If we want to get into lifestyles of antiaging and life extension, we need to consider not only healthv diets but a program of optimal nutritional supplementation. |
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| Be sure that there is some copper in your multivitamin/mineral supplement.
If you're a woman who is still menstruating, it's safe to take a daily supplement with up to 18 milligrams (the Daily Value) of iron, says Dr. Cook. If you think that you may be really short on iron, though, you should have your blood levels checked by a doctor. People who are consistently short on iron, as shown by blood tests, need to take much higher amounts initially to restore normal levels. |
| You can take a multivitamin/mineral supplement that offers the Daily Value of 400 IU.
The National Research Council, which sets standard, official guidelines for U.S. health agencies, has recommended a daily dose of 600 IU for people over 70. Some studies show that people over 65 benefit from getting up to 800 IU a day, especially during the winter months.
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"Boosts sex drive!" "Restores memory!" "Fights cancer!" "Prevents heart disease!" "Helps erase wrinkles!" "Strengthens immunity! |
| Special instructions: Take as part of a multivitamin/mineral supplement that contains up to 2 milligrams of copper and less than 100 milligrams of vitamin C. If you want to take more vitamin C, take it separately; vitamin C interferes with copper absorption and utilization. |
| Your first action should be to take a high-potency multivitamin/mineral supplement, says Dr. Gazsi. "I often recommend vitamins that exceed the daily allowances."
If white flecks on your nails concern you and the multivitamin doesn't help, you might consider a daily supplement of zinc, somewhere between 30 and 50 milligrams, in addition to your multi, says Dr. Gazsi. Your total daily intake of zinc should be between 30 and 50 milligrams.
Pack In More Protein
Nails and hair are made of protein. |
Dr. Gary Null
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| Additionally, Pelton believes that every woman should take a high potency multivitamin/mineral supplement and extra antioxidants with each meal: "We are no longer looking at the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) as the level of nutrients appropriate for people. I say RDA stands for Really Dumb Allowance. It's more like the minimum wage, the minimal amount you can get by on. If we want to get into lifestyles of antiaging and life extension, we need to consider not only healthy diets but a program of optimal nutritional supplementation. |
| Women need a natural multivitamin/mineral supplement containing higher amounts of magnesium than calcium, and high amounts of B and C vitamins. A good multiple vitamin helps build the adrenal glands, which lessens emotional symptoms.
Vitamin E. This vitamin is known for its ability to rejuvenate the reproductive system and alleviate hot flashes. Low amounts of FSH and LH are related to hot flashes, and Vitamin E helps to increase levels of these brain hormones. It also helps lessen vaginal thinning and dryness. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| Step 2Protect Your Brain with Vitamins and Minerals
Everyone should take a high-potency multivitamin/mineral supplement. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 The typical multivitamin/mineral supplement doesn't contain enough of either nutrient to trigger a gout attack. But don't take more than 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C a day, and limit niacin supplementation to 35 milligrams a day.
Gout Chaser
This recipe can help you avoid a painful encounter with gout.
WHAT YOU NEED
8 ounces cherry juice (the darker the better) ounces strawberry juice ounces cranberry juice teaspoons turmeric teaspoons grated fresh ginger Dash of cinnamon
WHAT TO DO
Mix the cherry juice, strawberry juice, and cranberry juice. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 He says to look for a multivitamin/mineral supplement containing all of these nutrients.
Fibromyalgia
Some doctors say that fibromyalgia comes from using muscles too much, to the point where they are stressed or get injured. Others say it's the result of not using your muscles enough, another consequence of a sedentary lifestyle. Either way, this condition leaves muscles hurting so bad that the pain interferes with moving around and even sleeping. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 If supplementing for more than a few weeks, take with a multivitamin/mineral supplement that supplies the Daily Value of zinc and copper; may deplete these minerals. High doses may cause kidney stones in people who have cystinuria.
Fatty acids
Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) d-phenylalanine Experimental. Use only under the supervision of a qualified medical doctor; long-term effects are unknown. It is known that this supplement can raise blood pressure to dangerous levels, especially in people taking MAO inhibitors as antidepressants. Do not take if you have phenylketonuria. |
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