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Current
Issue (Spring
2008)
Despite reports to the contrary, the
recently cancelled ACCORD trial was a large-scale human drug
experiment that tragically backfired. As diabetic patients
and physicians await a final report from, the most obvious
lesson appears to be that piling increasingly high dosages
of blood-sugar lowering drugs and insulin on already weakened,
at-risk patients is a bad idea…
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 Results from a new national survey
demonstrate that elevated allergen levels in the home are associated
with asthma symptoms in allergic individuals. The study suggests
that asthmatics that have allergies may alleviate symptoms
by reducing allergen exposures inside their homes.
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Concerns about the diabetes drug Avandia
continue to mount in the wake of a recent study linking Avandia
with accelerated bone loss and osteoporosis. In the report,
published in the December 2007 issue of Nature Medicine,
researchers from the Salk Institute…
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Older women taking calcium supplements
to maintain bone strength may be putting themselves at increased
risk of heart attack, researchers in New Zealand report…
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article |
Cases of esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma)
in the US have risen in recent decades from 300,000 cases in
1973 to 2.1 million in 2001 at age-adjusted rates. A new study
shows that these rates in the US closely mirrored trends of
increased carbohydrate intake and obesity from 1973-2001…
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Merck and Schering-Plough, makers
of Zetia, announced that the drug had failed to benefit patients
in a two-year trial that ended in April 2006. In a press release,
Merck and Schering said that not only did Zetia fail to slow
the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries…
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Recent
Articles
 Sleep loss is linked to obesity, heart
disease and Type 2 diabetes. Significantly, new research suggests
that inadequate and/or fragmented sleep is linked to premature
deaths in older adults. Unlike sleep aids designed to simply
knock people out….
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Deep sleep, also called “slow-wave
sleep,” is thought to be the most restorative sleep stage.
A new study shows that loss of slow-wave sleep in healthy young
adults significantly increases their risk of type 2 diabetes
by impairing their ability to regulate blood-sugar levels.
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 ArthriPhase combines an extraordinary
balance of herbs to provide short and long-term support for
countering inflammation, dampening pain, reducing swelling
and stiffness, and restoring cartilage integrity.
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Mitch Fleisher, MD, reveals his "3
Phases" program for staying healthy and surviving the
cold and flu season. "Though the current cold and flu
season is just beginning we are already receiving a large number
of patients suffering from both classic and atypical presentations.
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Part 3 covers DEXA bone density scores
and describes easy way to make sense of T-scores and Z-scores.
Also reviews health benefits from OsteoPhase and address the
value of calcium supplements.
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article |
 Part 2 of Calcium Dysregulation and
Osteoporosis continues the discussion on calcium balance (homeostasis)
and related health issues, including Glucocorticoid-Induced
Osteoporosis and Avascular Necrosis of the Hip. Also includes
reports from individuals on the benefits of restoring calcium
homeostasis with OsteoPhase.
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Mitch Fleisher, MD, reports on positive,
long-term, beneficial effects of Vital Cell in patients diagnosed
with Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and related conditions resulting from
compromised microcirculation.
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 Combining OsteoPhase (bone-knitting
herbs) and Herbal Boost (cellular energy supportive herbs)
to stimulate tissue healing and bone growth.
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Experts say new study especially alarming
because two-thirds of people with Type 2 diabetes die of heart
problems.
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Advanced
Arthritis Support: Herbal formula counters inflammation
and pain, reduces swelling and stiffness, and restores cartilage
integrity.
Clinical Update:
Immune Defense for Colds and Flu: Mitch Fleisher,
MD, reveals "3 Phases" program for staying healthy
and surviving the cold and flu season.
Clinical
Update: Patient improvements: How Vital Cell enhances
cellular metabolism and promotes longevity.
Calcium
Dysregulation and Osteoporosis, Part 2: Restoring
calcium (homeostasis); Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis;
Avascular necrosis of the hip.
Calcium
Dysregulation and Osteoporosis, Part 3: Understanding
DEXA Bone Scores; T-scores and Z-scores; Health benefits of
OsteoPhase; Calcium supplements.
Bone-Building
Synergy: Combining bone-knitting and cellular energy
herbs to support tissue healing and bone growth.
Diabetes Drug
Linked to Increased Risks of Cardiovascular Death:
New study especially alarming, since two-thirds of people with
Type 2 diabetes die of heart problems.
5-HTP vs Prozac:
Coping with Brain Serotonin Deficiency
Advanced Protection
Against Myocardial Damage, Ischemia: Cardiovascular
Support Formula Developed by Chinese Academy of Science
Allergies and Asthma:
Nutritional Support for Relief from Seasonal and Perennial Allergies
Arrhythmia:
Natural Alternatives for Healthy Heart Beat
Ascorbic Acid:
How Vitamin C Fights Colds and Heart Disease
Antibiotic Resistant
'Super Bugs': Immune Enhancement with Nutritional
Supplements
Autism: Saving Eli -
A Family's Struggle with Autism
Autism:
Carnosine May Improve Language and Behavior in Children
Beta 1-3D Glucan:
Safely Enhancing Immune Function
Bitter Orange:
Beyond Ephedra with Citrus Aurantium
Brain Support:
Memory Enhancement and Cognitive Function
Brain Survival:
Nutritional Protocols to Protect and Extend Mental Function
Butterbur:
New Herb Helps Reduce Migraine Attacks
Butterbur:
As Effective as Zyrtec in Controlling Allergies
Calcium AEP:
Membrane Integrity Factor in MS, Asthma and Osteoporosis
Candida Yeast,
Part I: Recognizing Symptoms of Yeast Overgrowth
Candida Yeast,
Part II: Freeing the Body of Candida and Preventing
Recurrence
CardioRhythm:
Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cataracts:
Dissolving Cataracts Safely with Soothing NAC (N-acetylcarnosine) Eye
Drops
Cardiovascular
Disease: The Vit. C, Collagen Connection
Colds and Flu:
Advanced Nutritional Support
Colds and Flu:
Breakthrough Herbal Formula for Nutritional Support for Relief
from Colds and Flu
Diabetic Retinopathy:
Preventing Macular Degeneration and Related Disorders
Flax Seed:
A Review of Benefits of Flax Seed
Food Pyramid:
A Review of Proposed Improvements
Galantamine:
Preserve Memory and Cognitive Function
Gastric Cancer:
Research Implicates H. Pylori Infection
Heartburn:
Not Always Caused by Excess Acid
Huperzine:
Club Moss Extract Shows Promise for Alzheimer's, Memory
Hypertension:
Benefits of Cartilage and Cordyceps
Ipriflavone:
Research-Proven Bone Builder
Kreb's Cycle:
Nutrients Help Maximize Body's Performance
Lactobacillus LGG:
Breakthrough Probiotic for Gastrointestinal Support
Libido:
Enhancing Sexual Performance with Phytonutrients
Lipoic Acid:
The 'Do Everything' Antioxidant
Lipoic Acid [R]:
R-Form of Mitochondrial Antioxidant Acid Fights Premature Aging
Lithium Orotate:
Safe Mineral with Multiple Uses
MCTs: Beneficial
Effects for Energy, Weight Loss, Atherosclerosis and Aging
Menopause:
Natural Herbal Support for Peri- and Postmenopausal Symptoms
Modified Citrus
Pectin: Inhibiting Cancer Cell Growth and Metastases
Negative Ions:
Positive Health Benefits
Osteoporosis:
Treating Osteoporosis by Restoring Calcium Imbalance
Pheromone Revolution:
Beneficial Effects of Sexual Attractants on Sex, Confidence and
Health
Potassium Iodate:
Inexpensive Protection from Radiation and "Dirty Bombs"
Proteolytic
Enzymes: Unique Enzymes Control Inflammation
Red Yeast Rice Extract:
Natural Supplement Lowers Cholesterol
Resveratrol:
Turning on "Longevity Genes" to Mimic Caloric Restriction
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Peony Extract Relieves Symptoms
Rosemary:
Modern Remedy From Ancient Lore
SARS: (Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
Statins - Part I:
Protection Against Heart Attack, Stroke and Alzheimer's
Statins - Part
II: Increasing Bone Mass and Reducing Fractures in
Elderly
Skin Cancer:
Growing Role for Supplements in Prevention
Stroke,
Heart Attack and Surgery: Herbal formula supports
recovery from chronic illness, protracted debility and physical
trauma
Sytrinol:
Safely lower cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels
Thymic Function:
Immune Support and Life Extension
Triphala:
Health Benefits of Ancient Compound
Type 2 Diabetes
and Metabolic Syndrome: Reversing insulin resistance
to control weight and reduce risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Viagra: Performance,
Side Effects and Safe Alternatives
World on Alert for
H5N1: Health authorities and governments prepare for
potential influenza pandemic
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Jim English, all rights reserved.
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Effort
to Lower A1C Levels with Drugs Increases Death Rate in
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