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 Circulatory insufficiency: A historical and modern review of three classic herbs. Aust J Med Herbalism; 10(4): 135-140. 1998
Bettini V, Aragno R, Bettini MB et al. Facilitating influence of Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides on the acetylcholine-induced relaxation of isolated coronary arteries: role of the endothelium-derived relaxing factor. Fitoterapia; LXIV (l):45-57. 1993
Bettini V, Aragno R, Bettini MB et al. |
Bill Sardi
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 It has been mistakenly believed that oxygen insufficiency causes cancer cells to produce large amounts of lactic acid. Actually, a defective mechanism in the mitochondria is the problem. [Mol Cancer 1:9, 2002] Acidity surrounding the tumor cell is caused by metabolism within the cell, and not by lack of oxygen. [Neoplasia 5:135-45, 2003]
Mitochondria produce up to 80% of the energy needs of a cell. Mitochondrial dysfunction is related to a diverse number of adult-onset diseases including cancer, diabetes, deafness, stroke and other maladies. |
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| Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides (Tegens®) in the treatment of venous insufficiency of lower limbs and acute piles in pregnancy. Quaderni Clinica Ostetrica Ginecologica; 42(May-June):221-231. 1987
Tori A & D'Errico F. Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides in the treatment of stasis venous diseases of the lower limbs. Gazzetta Medica Italiana; 139:217-224. 1980
Viana M, Barbas C, Bonet B et al. In vitro effects of a flavonoid-rich extract on LDL oxidation. Atherosclerosis; 123(l-2):83-91. 1996
Virno M, Motolese E, Garofalo G et al. |
Ron Garner
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 When cholesterol becomes a problem, it is usually when there is an insufficiency of enzymes and fiber. The intake of abnormal, denatured cholesterol through cooked animal source foods increases the problem. Controlling cholesterol problems involves ensuring our enzyme, mineral, and vitamin intake is adequate by regularly consuming fresh greens, raw fruits and vegetables, and by avoiding the consumption of refined sugars and saturated animal fats. |
Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey
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 Other research points toward specific breakdowns, such as a Cortisol insufficiency in the central nervous system, a general immune system dysfunction, or side effects of multiple infectious agents in the body. Because there is no identifiable cause, there is no cure, and, perhaps worse, there is no effective, long-term treatment.
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For CFS patients, the syndrome can be devastating. For months they can feel relatively well and function fairly normally, and then the crushing fatigue hits like a storm, forming a black cloud over their lives and usually driving them into bed. |
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| Unproven Uses: Bishop's Weed has been used for angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, paroxysmal tachycardia, extra systoles, hypertonia, asthma, whooping cough and cramp-like complaints of the abdomen. precautions and adverse reactions
Infrequently, a cholestatic jaundice (reversible) is observed following administration of the drug. The drug also possesses a phototoxic effect. dosage
Median dose corresponding to 20 mg g-pyrone derivatives, calculated as khellin.
Liquid extract: (1:1) 0.5 mL
Tincture: (1:10) 4 mL
Tea: 0.5 gm in one cup of water, taken several times a day. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 ADDISON'S DISEASE
Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism) is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands produce too little of the stress hormone Cortisol, and sometimes other important hormones. This potentially life-threatening disease most commonly strikes adults between the ages of 30 and 50. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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 Pain: Many diabetics fall victim to chronic pain due to conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, circulatory insufficiency, or fibromyalgia. žDepression is a common accompaniment of diabetes. Clinical depression can often begin to occur even years before diabetes is fully evident. As well, depression is difficult to treat in poorly controlled diabetics. žAutoimmune disorders: Thyroid disease, inflammatory arthritis, and other diseases of the immune system commonly add to the suffering of diabetes. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 Experts say that hypoglycemics often don't have the energy for sex because when their blood sugar is low, they're left with an adrenal insufficiency, their fight-or-flight response has been quelled, and they're simply too weak to do it.
But take a tip from Meghan: "I find the best time for sex is after a meal maybe not right afterbut within an hour for sure. I have the most energy during this time and don't have to worry about my blood sugar falling."
Hypoglycemia for Dummies author Dr. Chow also thinks it's better to eat a healthy meal before jumping into bed with a partner. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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 Vitamin D insufficiency and the blunted PTH response in established osteoporosis: the role of magnesium deficiency. Osteoporos. Int. 17, 1013-1021.
15. Omenn, G. S., Goodman, G. E., Thornquist, M. D., Balmes, J., Cullen, M. R., Glass, A., Keogh, J. P., Meyskens, F. L., Valanis, B., Williams, J. H, Jr., Barnhart, S., and Hammar, S. (1996). Effects of a combination of beta carotene and vitamin A on lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. N Engl. J. Med. 334, 1150-1155.
16. Levine, R. J. (2003). Placebo controls in clinical trials of new therapies for osteoporosis. /. Bone Miner. Res. |
| There is no mention of the desirability of improving the general diet of these women, although the editor acknowledges that there may be other causes of NTD besides folate insufficiency. Meanwhile, a group of investigators in the Netherlands has reported significantly lower dietary intake of iron, magnesium, niacin, fiber, plant protein, and polysaccharides in mothers of infants with spina bifida in = 106) compared to controls in = 181) independent of periconceptional folic acid use [28]. |
| Clinical scientists call all this morbidity "vitamin D insufficiency." It cannot be "deficiency," so the thinking goes, because such patients do not have rickets or osteomalacia.
A. Scientific Limits and Policy Issues
When such scientific tensions become integrated into the fabric of nutrition policy, peculiar outcomes for personal and public health can be the unwitting result. |
| Technical Issues Related to 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Measurement
There are technical challenges to measurement of 25(OH)D, which have impeded the understanding of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency. Although there are many methods for determining 25(OH)D, only two, a radioimmunoassay (RIA) and a competitive protein binding (CPB) assay, have been employed clinically. The RIA method has become automated and therefore widely available for routine analyses; the CPB assay is no longer widely used [64]. In the literature, both methods were widely reported. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| Furthermore, the drug was used for cardiac insufficiency, especially high blood pressure.
Efficacy of the listed applications has not been proven.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
General: Because of the narrow therapeutic range of digitalis glycosides, a certain percentage of patients may experience side effects immediately upon administration of therapeutic dosages: hypertonia in gastrointestinal area, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. |
Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels
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 Based on studies in rabbits, he and other colleagues have in fact developed theories about what they describe as "vaginal engorgement insufficiency and clitoral erectile insufficiency." Flowing on from this research, doctors and clinics attempting to diagnose FSD are now measuring a whole set of physiological indicators including blood flow to the clitoris and vagina, vaginal pH (acidity), and the levels of different hormones, as well as doing routine physical and psychological exams. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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| The type of dietary fat profile linked to insulin resistance is an abundance of saturated fat and trans fatty acids along with a relative insufficiency of monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids. This means that in order to improve insulin action, we should reduce our intake of saturated fats by eating leaner cuts of meat and choosing nonfat dairy options, as well as eliminating trans fatty acids from our diet and focusing instead on monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids. The best sources of monounsaturated fats are olive oil, nuts, nut oils, and canola oil. |
Marshall Editions
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 Witch hazel: This can be used both internally and topically to ease painful, swollen legs due to venous insufficiency or injury. Witch hazel bark is very astringent, cooling, and drying. Combine it with arnica topically to heal unbroken skin injuries. If you have an open wound, use witch hazel alone as the tannins present within the plant encourage the formation of a protective layer of skin and speed up the process of healing. Witch hazel can be used internally to heal painful varicose veins. Decoct 2 tsp of bark per cup of water, or take 30 drops three times daily. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| INDICATIONS AND USAGE
¦ Arrhythmia
¦ Cardiac insufficiency (NYHA I and II)
¦ Nervous heart complaints
The drug is used for mild impairment of heart functions (NYHA I and II), especially when accompanied by nervous symptoms.
In Russian folk medicine, the drug is used for dehydration, cramps, fever, and menstrual disorders, but efficacy is unproven.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Adonis is contraindicated with digitalis glycoside therapy and also in potassium deficiency. |
| In folk medicine, the root is used to strengthen weak heart muscles following pneumonia, valvular insufficiency, senile heart. It is also used as a diuretic.
Efficacy in these areas has not been proven.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Topical irritation of the mucous membrane of the alimentary canal, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, is more common than in other drugs containing cardenolid glycosides. Vomiting and gastrointestinal irritations can occur, even with the administration of therapeutic doses of the drug (mucous membrane-irritating resin fraction). |
| In folk medicine, wormwood preparations are used internally for gastric insufficiency, intestinal atonia, gastritis, stomachache, liver disorders, bloating, anemia, irregular menstruation, intermittent fever, loss of appetite, and worm infestation.
Externally, the drug is applied for poorly healing wounds, ulcers, skin blotches, and insect bites.
The above mentioned popular indications are insufficiently documented. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS
Ergot is contraindicated in peripheral blood flow disorders such as Raynaud's disease, Thrombangitis obliterans, severe arteriosclerotic vascular changes, liver function disorders, severe coronary insufficiency, kidney damage, pregnancy, nursing, infectious diseases, sepsis, hypertonia, and severe hypotonia.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. |
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| Horse chestnut is often recommended when there is poor circulation in the veins, or chronic venous insufficiency. It relieves symptoms such as swelling and inflammation, and also strengthens blood vessel walls. Take 100 mg of a standardized aescin daily. Bilberry improves circulation and strengthens capillary walls. Take a standardized extract containing 25% anthocyanosides at 160 mg twice a day. Stoneroot reduces hemorrhoid swelling and improves rectal bleeding. Take 500 mg three times a day.
Hydrotherapy: Take two or three sitz baths daily. |
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| Contribution to the study of the activity of anthocyanosides on the microcirculation: Flowmeter evaluations in chronic venous insufficiency. S. Chiara Nursing Home:23-31. 1981
Cristoni A & Magistretti M. Antiulcer and healing activity of Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides. Farmaco; 42(2):29-43. 1987
Detre Z, Jellinek H, Miskulin M et al. Studies on vascular permeability in hypertension: action of anthocyanosides. Clin Physiol Biochem; 4(2): 143-149. 1986
Dombrowicz E, Zadernowski R, Swiatek L. Phenolic acids in leaves of Arctostaphylos uva ursi L., Vaccinium vitis idaea L. |
Marshall Editions
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| Horse chestnut is often recommended when there is poor circulation in the veins, or chronic venous insufficiency. It relieves symptoms such as swelling and inflammation and also strengthens blood vessel walls. Take 100 mg of standardized aescin daily. Horse chestnut can also be applied externally as a compress. Take a standardized extract of bilberry containing 25% anthocyanosides at 160 mg twice a day to improve circulation and strengthen capillary walls. Stoneroot, taken at 500 mg three times a day, reduces the swelling caused by hemorrhoids.
Hydrotherapy: Take two or three sitz baths a day. |
Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels
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| Based on studies in rabbits, he and other colleagues have in fact developed theories about what they describe as "vaginal engorgement insufficiency and clitoral erectile insufficiency." Flowing on from this research, doctors and clinics attempting to diagnose FSD are now measuring a whole set of physiological indicators including blood flow to the clitoris and vagina, vaginal pH (acidity), and the levels of different hormones, as well as doing routine physical and psychological exams. |
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| Butcher's broom, a member of the lily family, tonifies and strengthens arteries and veins, thereby improving venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and circulation. This is possibly due to it high antioxidant flavonoid content, as well as its ability to narrow blood vessels. Blue-green algae, thermal plankton, soy protein, and methylxanthines (a form of caffeine) are also helpful. Combine 2 oz of almond oil or cream with 60-90 drops of tincture of the herbs listed and apply it to stretch marks once daily. |
| Gotu kola: This herb has been studied for its use in edema, varicose veins, and other conditions of chronic venous insufficiency, liver problems, and high blood pressure, showing positive results for each. To treat edema try making a tea of gotu kola using 0.5-1 g of dried herb and drink this three times a day. You can also take 30-60 mg in extract form three times a day, or 300-500 mg in capsules three times a day. Gotu kola is a fairly safe herb and has minimal side effects. There are few reports of nausea or cramping. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 High levels can be caused by adrenal tumors, diabetes, renal insufficiency, congestive heart failure, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Low levels may be caused by vomiting and diarrhea.
Selenium: A trace mineral that is a cofactor for production of active antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidases and thioredoxin reductase. Research shows a link between low selenium levels and cancer.
Vitamin B12: Important for metabolism, the formation of the red blood cells, and the maintenance of the central nervous system. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| INDICATIONS AND USAGE
STROPHANTHI GRATI SEMEN
Strophanthus is used for arteriosclerosis, cardiac insufficiency, gastrocardial symptoms, hypertension and neurodystonia.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
STROPHANTHI GRATI SEMEN AND KOMBE SEMEN
General: No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Queasiness, vomiting, headache, stupor, disturbance of color vision, and cardiac arrhythmias could occur as side effects, in particular through overdosages connected with parenteral administration of strophantin-G or glycoside mixtures. |
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| Doctors should understand that vitamin D insufficiency is real," Camargo says. "It's important to get [vitamin D] from diet or supplements, and the way to do that is through fortified milk, fish and supplements."
STUDY #2: ASTHMA AND PREMATURITY
A Canadian study found that pregnant women who have asthma are more likely to have premature and low-birth-weight babies.
This survey of 13,980 children who were born in Manitoba found that mothers who had asthma were, on average, 2. |
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