Dr. Timothy Scott See book keywords and concepts |
Thus, it is best not to allow even the researcher to know who is getting the vitamin C and who is getting the placebo; i.e., the researcher should also be kept "blind" to that information until all the data is collected. Then the envelope which reveals who got what (kept by an independent assistant) can be opened, and the results can be analyzed.
That is a double-blind design, and it is the gold standard for doing drug research. Such a design is required for the approval of any new drug, including all antidepressants and antipsychotics. |
These include severe anemia, vitamin B[2 deficiency, pellagra, alcohol abuse, chronic meningitis, and consumption of arsenic or mercury.5 However, this is in no way parallel to what the drug companies would have us believe and what the public has come to believe about mental "diseases" and brain chemistry. Their chemical imbalance theory cannot be supported by the research. That theory can be summarized in three major points:
(1) Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and other mental disorders are diseases just like asthma, diabetes or cancer. |
Kevin Trudeau See book keywords and concepts |
It wasn't all-natural vitamin E at all. This happens all the time. The studies are set up to prove that the natural substances do not work.
If you are concerned about breast cancer, or any cancer, I would highly recommend that you reduce stress; use various stress-reducing techniques as described in the Natural Cures book. This also can prevent all types of disease from developing. I would also encourage you to add linseed or flaxseed oil in your diet. Go to your local health food store and enquire. There are many easy ways to include linseed and flaxseed oil in your diet. |
Lypo-Spheric vitamin C www.livonlabs.com (800) 334-9294
Pain & Stress Center www.painstresscenter.com (210) 614-7246 Century Wellness www.centurywellness.com (775) 827-0707
The Wolfe Clinic, Energy Medicine Equipment www.TheWolfeClinic.com (800) 592-9653
Issels Clinic, Complete Cancer Care www.issels.com (888) 447-7357 www.toolsforwellness.com www.organichealthandbeauty.com www.virtuvites.com (800) 332-5069 www.compassionet.com (800) 510-2010 www.rain-tree.com (800) 780-5902 www.larreacorp.com (800) 682-9448
American Biosciences, Fucoidan (for cancer) (888)884-7770
Aquasearch, Inc. |
B vitamin Complex, Bio-12 Complex www.globalhealthandbeauty.com (800) 901-6603
E3 Live, Green Superfoods www.awakenedshoppe.com
Omega-3s, Cod Liver oil www.drrons.com (860) 945-7444
St.Iohn'sWort www. sourcenaturals. com
Sunlight Therapy, Solar Healing www.solarhealing.com (407) 657-7032
EMF Chaos Elimination, Q-Link www.toolsforwellness.com (800) 456-9887
Living Freedom, Emotional Release Work www.totalintegrationinstitute.com (520) 615-9811
Callahan Technique, Thought Field Therapy www.tftrx.com (760) 564-1008
Dianetics, Dianetics Technology www.dianetics. |
The book also addresses the epidemic vitamin and mineral deficiency in the United States and explains why black Americans suffer from the highest disease and mortality rates due to these deficiencies. The book is available at www.eureamerica. net. Highly recommended.
What People Are Saying
In October 1996 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy. In October of that year I started following Robert Barefoot's calcium regime. In July 1997 I had another prostate biopsy in which no evidence of malignancy was found. |
Greg Critser See book keywords and concepts |
It is, for most, a fairly arcane organ; we have a vague idea that it somehow "detoxifies" the blood, but there the folk knowledge usually ends and the discussion shifts to the weather, the wine, the latest vitamin supplement being hawked by Dr. Phil or Dr. Lamm. The liver is not the heart, the emotional centerpiece of modern medicine.
Yet for thousands of years, the liver dominated medicine. To the Hindus, the Chinese, the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, and the early Renaissance Europeans, it was considered the main player in determining one's health. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron See book keywords and concepts |
E and other antioxidants are compromised by jar packaging.
© $$$ Intensive Decollete Cream SPF 20 ($84 for 2.1 ounces) contains an in-pait avobenzone sunscreen in a nonaqueous, silicone base. It claims to lighten sun spots and hypet-pigmentation, but the amount of kojic acid that could help with that is minuscule and the jar packaging won't keep this ait- and light-sensitive ingredient stable.
© Moisture Firming Throat Cream ($49 for 2 ounces) contains fragrant geranium and cypress oils in amounts very likely to be itritating. |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts |
Just as you would take a vitamin supplement, you will want to take green food supplements regularly over an extended period of time in order to elicit the best results. Take half the recommended dosage on the label when first starting on green foods. They are very detoxifying to the body and, as a result, some people may initially experience classic detoxification symptoms such as fatigue, headache, runny nose, congestion, diarrhea, etc. This reaction is part of the body's natural cleansing process. |
And the other is to take 50mg of vitamin B6 three times a day for a couple of days until symptoms subside. Although I don't normally recommend taking isolated nutrients, this is certainly a much better choice than taking over-the-counter medications, which usually don't give you relief anyway. There is also a homeopathic remedy for detoxifying MSG available online. This is helpful for flushing out accumulated MSG from your system and reducing overall sensitivity. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades See book keywords and concepts |
While supplementation of folic acid has proven to reduce the number of seizures in some studies, it has failed to do so in others. And finally, a number of medical studies have shown that using a folic acid solution as a mouthwash can reduce the gum overgrowth (called gingival hyperplasia) that commonly occurs in children who must take the drag Dilantin (phenytoin) to control their seizures. Recommendation: If you are an adult, take 5 mg folic acid per day. Children age 5 to 15 should take 2.5 mg per day. |
B12
6 meg calcium glycinate
15 mg zinc gluconate
2mg magnesium glycinate
15 mg iron glycinate
2mg manganese aspartate
500 meg copper (chelated)
100 meg potassium iodide
70 meg
Notes
1. H. L. Newbold Mega-Nutrients: A Prescription for Total Health (Los Angeles: The Body Press, 1987), 152.
2. Eleanor Williams, Nutrition: Principles, Issues, and Applications (New York: McGraw-Hill Inc., 1984), 284.
3. Recommended Dietary Allowances, 10th ed. (Washington, D.C.: Food and Nutrition Board Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council, National Academy Press), 146.
4. Newbold 221. |
Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts |
European vitamin E Moisture Rich Shampoo ($4.49 for 32 ounces) contains sodium lauryl sulfate as its main detergent cleansing agent, and that makes it too drying for the hair and too drying and irritating to the scalp.
© European Natural Conditioner ($3.69 for 32 ounces) is a standard lightweight conditioner that is appropriate for someone with normal to slightly dry hair that is normal to fine or thin. |
Jeremy P. Tarcher See book keywords and concepts |
What's lacking is not a new $100 million intervention to put vitamin A inside rice.5 What's lacking is people's access to foods already rich in the nutrient.
To the people we met on our journey, this fact is obvious; they've broken the grip of the scarcity trap to see solutions with fresh eyes. In Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus told us he rejected an offer from an international aid agency for vitamin A supplements for Grameen borrowers. "I didn't feel good about it," he said. "If I can encourage people to eat vegetables, that will be a much better solution. |
Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts |
NIOXIN
If there is a natural ingredient, herbal supplement, vitamin, enzyme, mineral, or amino acid out there that has ever been even remotely thought to have a hint of a chance to make thin hair look fuller, Nioxin probably uses it. This is the company whose entire existence hinges on its claim to be "the natural solution for fine and thinning hair." To that end, they have developed two dozen products (all with rather unnatural basic formulas) that they claim are capable of treating the various causes of thin hair, which, of course, includes hair loss. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts |
What it boils down to is that the biggest vitamin companies want Codex. They want one-size-fits-all regulations for the planet for the simple reason that they can get more cash flow. They can grab market share. They can knock off smaller competitors who cannot deal with the raising of the hurdles.
Mike: We see this in the natural health industry quite a bit: The small companies are gobbled up by the large corporate conglomerates, and then all of a sudden the ingredients get cheaper. All of a sudden there are chemical additives in the foods. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron See book keywords and concepts |
C gel that contains a couple of skin-identical ingredients. However, there's enough astringent zinc sulfate in here to cause iiiitation around the eyes, especially given the acidic nature of this product.
© High-Potency Serum ($90 for 1 ounce) lists zinc sulfate as the first ingredient, which makes this serum highly irritating to skin. Topical application of zinc sulfate has not been shown to promote skin healing, and it is of very little benefit to skin (Source: Acta Dermato- Venereologica, supplemental, 1990, pages 1-36). |
Michele Simon See book keywords and concepts |
People who read nutrition labels are more likely to have a diet lower in fat and cholesterol and higher in vitamin C. Also, packaged-food labeling has resulted in reformulation of existing products to improve their nutritional quality, as well as the introduction of new, nutritionally improved (low-fat, low-sodium, etc.) products. Finally, the rise in obesity rates began well before "Nutrition Facts" labels were required on packaged foods. "Nutrition Facts" labels have only been required on packaged foods since 1994. Obesity rates started to increase in 1980. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron See book keywords and concepts |
C, but even if it were present in abundance it wouldn't remain potent for long once the jar is opened. This silicone-based, fragrance-free moisturizer has a beautifully silky finish and contains an impressive range of antioxidants (including retinol) and skin-identical ingredienrs. It's an option for normal ro slighrly dry skin, but what a shame the packaging isn't better. |
E, cell-communicating ingredients, antioxidants, slip agents, film-forming agents, preservatives, and ftagtance. This serum-type moisturizer is an excellent (though costly) choice for normal to oily skin and is in packaging that keeps its light- and air-sensitive ingredients stable.
© Blemish Control Acne Treatment Gel ($13.80 for 0.5 ounce) would have been a great option for a lightweight 1% BHA gel due to its pH of 3.5 and sevetal soothing agents; however, the nonaqueous formula's alcohol base makes this too drying and irritating for all skin types. |
E, and lacks significant amounts of ingredients that allow dry skin to recover (that is, restore a healthy barrier function so skin can repair itself). This is barely passable as a decent mask for normal to slightly dry skin.
BOOTS N07
© No7 Quick Thinking 4 in 1 Wipes ($6.99 for 30 wipes) are nearly identical to the Boots Botanies Quick Fix Cleansing Wipes above, and the same review applies. The tiny amount of witch hazel included is not cause for concern.
S © No7 Beautifully Balanced Purifying Cleanser, for Oily/Combination Skin
($7.99 for 6. |
Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts |
C)
Pantothenic acid, 100 mg. 3 times daily
2 omega-3 capsules 2-3 times daily
Copper, 2 mg. daily
1 Zinaxin™ capsule, twice daily
St John's wort polyphenol complex, 1 daily
Increase your consumption of fatty fish, such as cod, salmon, halibut. They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties. I'd also suggest you eliminate the nightshades, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant, from your diet as they may aggravate your condition.
256. Asthma
Asthma is a chronic allergic condition that affects the bronchial tubes. |
C, 1,000 mg. a.m. and p.m. If you already have the virus: lysine, 3 g. (3,000 mg.) 3 times daily—in divided doses—between meals.
CAUTION: If you have symptoms of herpes virus simplex I or II, avoid supplementation of arginine and arginine-rich foods (see section 82).
278. Any Questions About Chapter XV?
When you talk about blood pressure, what's normal and what's high?
You are considered within the normal range if your higher (systolic) pressure is between 100 and 140, and your lower (diastolic) pressure is in the range of 60 to 90. |
C complex a.m. and p.m.; 1 Ev.Ext-33 capsule twice daily; and a daily St. John's wort polyphenol combination supplement until symptoms subside.
My father is on the mend after his stroke, but he'd like to speed up the process. Any supplement suggestions?
Ginkgo biloba and DMAE have both been found to help improve mental function and memory by boosting blood circulation to brain cells. I'd recommend your dad take an MVP (see section 172) with breakfast and dinner, along with a ginkgo biloba, 60 mg. combination capsule (one that contains club moss and DMAE) 3 times daily.
/ get cystitis a lot. |
C powders can give you as much as 4,000 mg.) and the added benefit of no fillers, binders, or additives for anyone with allergies.
Liquids are available for easy mixing with beverages and for people unable to swallow capsules or tablets.
Intra-oral sprays deliver low-dose concentrations of nutrients directly into the mouth, under the tongue. They are absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes and bypass the gastrointestinal tract, generally within fifteen minutes.
Sublinguals are tablets that dissolve under the tongue. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron See book keywords and concepts |
E. I am almost speechless that a company is charging $60 for just over 1 ounce of mineral oil. This will remove makeup quickly, but regardless of your budget, so will plain Johnsons Baby Oil ($4.99 for 20 ounces). One mote thing: Cle de Peau's claim that this oil diminishes the appearance of coarse or darkened pores is a falsehood.
© $$$ Gentle Cleansing Foam (Mousse Nettoyante Tendre) ($50 for 3.3 ounces) is a basic foaming cleanser that is water-soluble and an option for normal to oily skin. Its name would make more sense without the fragrance. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts |
When will somebody come up with healthy vitamin bottles?
The WMD gift that keeps on giving
Why is depleted uranium (used on enemy targets by the U.S. military in the Middle East) not considered a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD)? Last time I checked my physics manual, radiation did not discriminate between enemy combatants and innocent children. It just sort of irradiates everyone. Which is, of course, the very definition of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
The answer, obviously, is that OUR weapons of mass destruction are not weapons of mass destruction. |
Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts |
C and other flavonoids—phytochemicals called indoles and sulforaphane. Indoles inactivate estrogens that can promote the growth of tumors, particularly those in the breast. Sulforaphane has been found to stimulate cells to produce cancer-fighting enzymes. The combination of all these potent antioxidants in cruciferous vegetables has been found to help protect against many forms of cancer. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts |
The healing power of sunlight and its ability to promote vitamin D in the body -- which halts the growth of breast cancer tumors -- is far more powerful than any pharmaceutical human beings can create. Add in the power of green tea, chlorella, Una de Gato (Cat's Claw), selenium, zinc and other nutrients from foods and herbs and you already have the tools to help prevent more than ninety percent of all cancers.
If you want your "Race for the Cure," go ahead and race, but race for your own sunshine, your own exercise and your own cure. |
Byron J. Richards, CCN See book keywords and concepts |
Because CLA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, it is prudent to take CLA with vitamin E so that the CLA is not oxidized in the blood before it has a chance to work on fat cells.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP AND GH
Since nighttime is the most important time for the largest surge of GH, getting sleep back into natural balance is of primary importance to restore proper GH function.
If an individual has leptin resistance, their leptin and insulin levels will stay too high for too long, including during sleep time. |