Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 The therapies are aimed at knocking out the viruses, and maybe using these growth factors to make the cellular functioning better, maybe changing the cell potential, because cell potentials -- when they start coming down -- make the cell not able to function at the level it is supposed to. You are not getting things in and out right. You are not getting the Kreb's cycle right. Who knows, maybe the receptors are not even taking in T3 (thyroid hormone) and stimulating the growth of the cell? |
David De Angelis
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 At worst, it blinds us to a potential method of preventing the development of nearsightedness by aggressive use of a plus lens.
Diogenes searched the world over to find one honest man. We are continuing our quest for the answers that are important to you. To that end, we ask questions of science and experimental data that will help you to think through and get past potential roadblocks. We are considering some decidedly different possibilities about accommodation and the true long-term behavior of the eye. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 REPPED: Every once in a while, a prescription drug comes along that has the potential to actually help people. In this article, I will be discussing the PYY3-36 Appetite Control Nasal Spray made by a company called Nastech. This is an upcoming prescription drug product still in Phase II testing that could someday offer tremendous potential to help people lose weight. But it's not all smooth sailing yet; there are some potential dangers and pitfalls along the way. Those will be discussed here as well. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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 A person who fails to meet her potential peak bone mass will have an increased fracture risk for a lifetime. Conversely, if you maximize the factors that enhance bone formation in childhood, it's likely you can prevent osteoporosis in adulthood.
Your children will reach their potential peak bone mass if you do the following:
?Maintain normal vitamin D levels during pregnancy.
?Make sure your children get enough vitamin D from diet, sun, and/or supplements.
?Provide your children with an acid-base-balanced diet that has adequate protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Dr. Steve Blake
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 Inadequate water intake has been correlated with increased rates of bladder cancer because of the longer time that the bladder may be exposed to potential carcinogens.
One half-gallon to one gallon is a reasonable range of liquids for most people to drink each day. Hard work in the hot sun greatly increases water needs. Coffee,
Figure 7-2 Blood pressure and water retention. tea, sodas, and alcoholic beverages are not good water substitutes as their diuretic action causes losses of about half of the amount taken. |
Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea
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 The principle investigator of that clinical trial wrote an editorial in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, in which she concluded that recent negative findings are "nails in the coffin for potential survival benefits of psychological interventions for cancer."35
A month later, Spiegel responded in an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine. One reason for the recent negative findings, he asserted, is that since his original study, "psychosocial support for patients with cancer has improved substantially. |
| Although the number of patients is relatively small, the potential consequences of chest pain are life or death.
Sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of adults in the United States. Each year, about one-quarter million die suddenly, often with no symptom onset. If cardiac arrest happens to a patient already in the hospital, the survival rate in the United States is about 15%. |
| But it had the potential to be revealing.
A day later I showed Fran a quote by Hermann Biggs, founder of New York City's pioneering Bacteriological Diagnostic Laboratory, in 1911, it summarized my argument. "The reduction of the death rate is the principal statistical expression and index of human social progress.8
I figured that not much had changed since then. Mortality was and still is the best way to measure the progress of medicine, and yet the physician's task as healer does—and ought to—go far beyond any single way of assessing outcomes.
"What about emergency treatment for accidents? |
| Doing so helps us discover potential problems before they become more serious and aids us in keeping your pet healthy." "Please remember," the printout concluded, "an annual physical exam is very important in allowing you to enjoy your pet's company for many years to come."
"Do not do unto others," Fran and I concluded, electing to save Jekyll and Heidi from the benefits of routine pet medicine. Hopefully, our decision was the correct one. At any rate, the cats meowed.
SCREENING
In addition to the "laying on of hands," primary care involves routine screening for a variety of diseases. |
| Perhaps a strategy of so-called watchful waiting is wise, though such (non)action produces considerable and possibly long-term stress with potential negative health consequences.
At stake, in addition to one's life, are the definitions of normal versus pathological. Autopsy studies indicate that most older men, and 30% of younger men (age 30-49) have asymptomatic prostate cancer. One study estimated that 29-44% of cancers detected by PSA were "over-diagnosed" because they would otherwise have been detected only at autopsy. |
| These mind-boggling numbers overwhelm any potential health gain from the various procedures and treatments reviewed in our first seven chapters.
A related and serious public health problem, and a generally overlooked one, is the effect of secondhand smoking.
Each year, exposure to secondhand smoke causes approximately 35,000 deaths from heart disease, 3,000 deaths from lung cancer. Smoking during pregnancy causes an estimated 910 infant deaths.16 Evidence is rapidly accumulating that the cardiovascular system is "exquisitely sensitive" to the toxins in secondhand smoke. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| The control of cell membrane potential is critical for heart function, nerve impulse transmission, and muscle contraction.
Sodium deficiency does not normally result from inadequate dietary intakes. Sodium deficiency is called hyponatremia {hypo- means "low," natrium means "sodium," and -emia means "in blood"). In rare cases, excessive water intake can cause low sodium levels in the blood. Hyponatremia can be caused by prolonged, excessive sweating, prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, or the use of some diuretics. |
| Summary for Potassium
Main functions: maintains the cell membrane potential, is needed for energy production, and is used as an acid buffer. Adequate Intake: 4.7 grams daily for adults. Toxicity: not found with potassium in food. Toxicity from supplement overdose is possible. Maximum potassium potency per tablet has been set at 99 mg for supplements. Deficiency is from excessive losses rather than dietary lack. Healthy sources: unprocessed fruit and vegetables. Unhealthy sources: processed food often contains too much sodium and too little potassium. |
Dr. Sharon Moalem
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 Former president Jimmy Carter has led a two-decade effort to spread understanding about the parasite's method of reproduction to every corner of the world, ensuring that its victims avoid water when looking for relief and that its potential victims avoid water that could be infected. According to the Carter Center, the worldwide incidence of Guinea worm infections had dropped from 3.5 million in 1986 to just 10,674 in 2005. By understanding how the
Guinea worm has evolved in relationship to us, we have the chance to protect people from it. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| Vitamin E has the potential to act as a free radical rather than as an antioxidant when co-antioxidants such as vitamin C are not available.
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/ Repaired \ \ Molecule/
Vitamin E neutralizes the free radical
Vitamin E becomes oxidized
Vitamin C regenerates vitamin E
Vitamin C becomes oxidized
Glutathione or niacin as NADH
Vitamin C is regenerated by glutathione or niacin
Figure 5-5 Regeneration of vitamin E with vitamin C and glutathione or niacin.
Cholesterol and Vitamin E
Proteins are attached to fats to facilitate their transport though the bloodstream. |
| This pump maintains an electrochemical gradient known as the membrane potential across the cellular membranes.
POTASSIUM AND ENERGY PRODUCTION
Potassium is needed by an enzyme called pyruvate kinase. This enzyme is used to break down carbohydrates for energy production in the cell. Pyruvate kinase is also involved in synthesizing glucose in the liver. One of the signs of potassium deficiency is fatigue, which may be caused by a lack of potassium in the pyruvate kinase enzyme, leading to a lack of energy. |
Andreas Moritz
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 The researchers concluded that curcumin may have the potential to both treat and prevent colon cancer and other cancers.
Ginger Combats Motion Sickness and More
Conducted by Svensborg Hospital in Denmark, a seasickness trial and clinical study has shown that ginger was as effective as, or superior to, over-the-counter drugs in dealing with motion sickness. It is indeed a safer option than over-the-counter drugs, which cause drowsiness. In another clinical trial conducted by the Department of Anesthesiology at St. |
| Vironostika HIV Test, 2003).
If the screening tests for HIV are in fact not to be used for diagnostic purposes, what are they then used for, you may ask. Why are hundreds of millions of people in Africa and Asia subjected to AIDS tests if they shouldn't be used to confirm the presence of HIV infection? How many "potential nonspecific reactions" could there be to influence the outcome of an HIV test? Moreover, why is the WHO proclaiming that there are nearly 40 million people infected with HIV when this worldwide organization knows so well that the tests used cannot be used to make such claims? |
| Although the foods listed below may have great potential healing properties, if your body is not designed to utilize them (for example, Vata types don't do well with broccoli), or is otherwise unable to digest them properly, they may not do you any good regardless of what nutrients they contain.
Broccoli's Anti-Cancer Properties
Small quantities of fresh broccoli sprouts contain as much cancer protection as larger amounts of the mature vegetable sold in food markets, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. |
| Instead of criticizing or judging yourself for giving your power to a habit that has the potential to make you ill or kill you, you can learn a great deal from it and make yourself feel complete again. Because you may not be able to understand the underlying message that smoking entails, you tend to resign yourself to the expectation that quitting the habit is a difficult and frustrating task. Yet smoking can make you aware that you are no longer completely in control of your life, and even offer you a way to reclaim that control.
The excuse that "I cannot give up smoking because... |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| Vitamin A from animal products and supplements has the potential to be toxic. Vitamin A has many functions, one of which is enhancing vision in low light.
Vitamin D is important for maintaining strong bones. Vitamin D is normally made in the skin with the help of sunlight. Supplementation may be necessary for people who do not get much sunlight. This vitamin has few natural dietary sources. Vitamin D is added to milk and is found in the oils of a few fish. Vitamin D is never toxic when made from sunlight in the skin, but it can be toxic when taken as fish liver oil or in supplements. |
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 For additional information on potential adverse effects, be sure to check the appropriate underlying monograph.
Not for use during pregnancy
Common Herbal Terminology
In this section, you'll find a brief glossary of the terms that frequently appear in discussions of herbs and herbal remedies. Some are familiar from the current medical literature. Others are now considered archaic, but can still be found in foreign herbal references. abortifacient A drug or chemical that induces abortion. achene A small 1-seeded fruit which has a pericarp attached to the seed at only one point. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| The drug has a medium potential for sensitization through skin contact.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: English Ivy is available as comminuted drug and other galenic preparations for internal use.
Preparation: To make an infusion, use 1 heaping teaspoon-ful drug with one-quarter cup boiling water and steep for 10 minutes.
Daily Dosage: The infusion can be taken internally 3 times daily. The average daily dose is 0.3 to 0.8 gm of drug. When used externally, fresh leaves may be laid upon festering wounds and burns; a decoction of fresh leaves (200gm/liter water) may be used for rheumatism. |
| There is a low sensitization potential, particularly among workers in canning factories who are prone to asparagus scabies.
DOSAGE
ASPARAGI RHIZOMA CUM RADIX
Mode of Administration: The cut rhizome is used for teas, as well as other galenic preparations for internal use. When used in flushing-out therapy, ensure ample fluid intake.
Daily Dosage: The daily dosage is 45 to 80 gm.
LITERATURE
ASPARAGI HERBA
Goryanu GM et al., (1976) Khim Prir Soed 3: 400 et 6: 762.
Kawano K et al, (1975) Agric Biol Chem 39: 1999.
Shiomi N et al, (1976) Agric Biol Chem 40: 567.
Tagasuki M et al. |
| There is a small potential for sensitization via skin contact with the drug.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The drug is used internally and externally.
LITERATURE
Bryson PD et al., (1978) J Am Med Ass 239 (20):2157. Dombradi G, (1970) Chemotherapy 15:250. Ichihara A et al., (1968) Tetrahedron 44:3961. Ichihara A et al, (1978) Tetrahedron Letters 33:305. Morita K et al., (1984) Mutat Res 129(1):25.
Naya K et al., (1972) Chem Letters 3:235. Schulte K et al, (1967) Arzneim Forsch 17:829. Takeda H, Kiriyami S, (1979) J Nutr 109(3):388. Tsujita J et al, (1979) Nutr Rep Int 20(5):635. |
| Zheng GQ, Kenney PM, Lam LKT, Myristicin - a potential cancer chemopreventive agent from parsley leaf oil. In: J Agric Food Chem 40(1): 107. 1992.
Further information in:
Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6 (Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-1994.
Hausen B, Allergiepflanzen, Pflanzenallergene, ecomed Verlagsgesellsch. mbH, Landsberg 1988.
Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food Drugs and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1980. |
Shannon Brownlee
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 Clearly, the wider you draw the boundaries that define a disease, the wider the pool of potential patients, and the bigger the market for those making drugs." Companies have found they can use patient-advocacy groups to widen their customer pool by making the well think they are sick and the mildly impaired think they have a serious condition that needs treatment. |
| Time's declaration that the sixty-four-slice scanner averted a potential heart attack converted many new enthusiasts of CT scanning. Within days of the magazine hitting newsstands hospitals and cardiologists around the country were taking calls from patients who wanted to get their hearts scanned too. "This has been huge," one cardiologist told me. More calls came in after another episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. |
| Wennberg wondered how many men and women would actually submit to the surgery if they were made aware of the potential consequences and the uncertainty about its supposed benefits. Such questions weren't welcomed by surgeons. When Wennberg went to speak in Lewiston, Maine, where the rate of hysterectomies was the highest in the state, the physicians in the audience were incensed. They argued that women in other parts of the state, where fewer hysterectomies were being performed, were being deprived of surgery they needed. "They were mad as hell," Wennberg recalled. |
| In 2003, the Annals of Internal Medicine published a landmark pair of papers, the results of the study led by Dartmouth's Elliott Fisher that showed for the first time the potential for harm inherent in unnecessary medical care. An internist and one of the first researchers to join Jack Wennberg at Dartmouth back in the 1980s, Fisher and his colleagues had a seemingly simple objective for their massive study, which analyzed the medical care received by nearly one million Medicare beneficiaries. |
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