Spring 2012 Issue (Vol. 7, Num. 1)

Lithium Orotate: The Unique, Safe Mineral with Multiple Uses
by Ward Dean, MD and Jim English
The lithium salt of orotic acid (lithium orotate) improves the specific effects of lithium many-fold by increasing lithium bio-utilization. The orotates transport the lithium to the membranes of mitochondria, lysosomes and the glia cells. Lithium orotate stabilizes the lysosomal membranes and prevents the enzyme reactions that are responsible for the sodium depletion … >> read article

Research Supports Anti-Aging Benefits of “Elite Class” of Tonic Herbs
by Jim Englsh
Tonic herbs, referred to in Asia as the “superior herbs,” comprise an “elite class” of about 60 of the approximately 3,000 herbs used today in traditional herbal medicine. By definition, tonics can be taken continuously over a long period of time, yielding cumulative, long-term benefits without any unwanted side effects. Consistent daily consumption is the key to gaining the benefits of tonics… >> read article

October 2011 News and Correspondence

Reversing Memory Loss and Lack of Concentration
by Hyla Cass, M.D.
It’s happened to all of us: fuzzy thinking, daydreaming, inability to concentrate, a slow mind, and the struggle to connect names with faces or recall schedules and phone numbers. Declining mental function, which often starts when we reach our forties, is not inevitable. The good news is that you can get your mind in gear again and make it work better than ever… >> read article

Huperzine A: Protecting Memory and Cognitive Function
by Jim Englsh
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive degenerative disease that most commonly appears after the age of 50. Currently, Alzheimer’s afflicts approximately 40 percent of all individuals over the age of 85, for a total of 4 million people in the U.S. alone. Huperzine A is a natural compound derived from an ancient Chinese remedy, Qian Ceng Ta. This traditional herbal medicine… >> read article

Sleep Interruptions Erode Memory
Continuity of sleep, not just the total hours of nightly slumber, is crucial to forming and retaining memories, a new study in mice suggests. Mice couldn’t remember objects they’d seen before after a night of interrupted sleep, Asya Rolls of Stanford and her colleagues report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences…>> read article

Number Of Children Poisoned By Medication Rising Dramatically
The number of young children admitted to hospitals or seen in emergency departments because they unintentionally took a potentially toxic dose of medication has risen dramatically in recent years, according to a new Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center study published online Sept. 16 in the Journal of Pediatrics…>> read article

Saw Palmetto No Benefit in Major Prostate Study
Saw palmetto failed to relieve symptoms of enlarged prostate, even when men took the herbal supplement in very high doses, according to a new study published Sept. 28, 2011, in the Journal of the American Medical Association. About half of all men over age 50 have BPH, which becomes more common as men age…>> read article

76-Year-Old Mother Outwalks Her Treadmill
I love all of your products and recommend them to my clients at Peak Performance Nutrition here in Las Vegas. But there is one special client I am particularly pleased has really been helped by your Herbal Boost supplement – my 76-year-old mother! Twenty years ago she had a bad accident with multiple fractures in her lower spine…>> read article

June 2011 Issue (Vol. 6, Num. 2)

A Practical Guide to Avoiding Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion by Hyla Cass, M.D.
America has been called a pill-popping society, and the statistics bear this out. Nearly 50 percent of all American adults regularly take at least one prescription drug, and 20 percent take three or more. Our increasing reliance on prescription medications has contributed to the growing problem with nutrient depletion. The truth is that every medication, including over-the-counter drugs, depletes your body of specific, vital nutrients… >> read article

Clinical Experiences with Unique TCM Prostate Support Formula by Mitchell A. Fleisher, M.D.
ProstaPhase® is a unique, potent, TCM botanical formulation based on the ancient “essence tonic” tradition of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Essence tonics are formulas comprised of medicinal herbs in various combinations specifically designed to preserve physiological systems and support healthy, balanced functioning throughout the aging process. I have found this TCM formulation to be remarkably effective for the support and relief of genitourinary problems in men associated with the prostate gland… >> read article

Preserving Memory and Enhancing Cognitive Performance by Jim English
Research supports the role of a number of potent anti-aging therapies to slow brain aging and preserve cognitive function. Rather than waiting for signs of an irreversible decline in mental abilities or other more serious cognitive problems, it would be prudent to take steps to support the brain’s ability to heal and self-repair… >> read article

Reversing Metabolic Alterations to Improve Long-Term Weight Control by Jim English
Research on traditional herbs is revealing a host of unique properties that may prove useful to those seeking to manage long-term weight goals, especially after losing unwanted pounds. By reversing the chronic metabolic, chemical and behavioral alterations observed in post-obese individuals, these compounds may prove useful in controlling obesity and promoting long-term maintenance of optimal weight. >> read article

New Advances in Herbal Prostate Support by Lane Lenard, Ph.D.
As men age, prostate enlargement (BPH) becomes an increasingly common issue. Modern research is helping scientists understand the underlying therapeutic mechanisms of traditional phytonutrients historically used to support urinary function and prostate health. The following are but a small selection of phytonutrients that have all been shown to be particularly effective… >> read article

Gingivitis, Gum Health Linked to Heart and Prostate Disorders by Jim English
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes gum tissues to pull away from the teeth, allowing bacteria to accumulate and triggering an inflammatory reaction that leads to the loss of bone tissues and teeth. Inflamed, bleeding gums and the loss of teeth are only a part of the potential damage… >> read article

Perspective from the Front Lines: Modern Techniques, Ancient Medicines by Amy M. Petrarca, MS, RN, L.Ac.
My patients are not interested in “twigs and leaves and berries,” and they insist on results, clinically proven results. My patients constantly ask me – “Where is the proof that this stuff really works? Where's the modern research?” Very few supplement companies understand this. Fortunately, this roadblock led me to discover Tango Advanced Nutrition… >> read article

An Interview with John Steinke, L.Ac.: The Antiaging Benefits of Essence Herbs
Cary Nosler interviews John Steinke on his medical career as an acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in sports medicine. John’s primary practice involved trauma care and performance enhancement for top athletes, including players for the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. While treating his clients John observed that a lot of the young athletes were showing signs of premature aging…
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Fatty Liver and NASH: The Silent Epidemic
With all the attention focused on the twin epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, few people are aware of another closely related condition that is rapidly becoming another major epidemic. According to the American Liver Association, fatty liver disease – marked by the abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver – currently affects as many as one in five Americans…
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Clinical Evaluation of New Weight Loss Formula, SlimPhase® by Mitchell A. Fleisher, M.D.
In my practice, SlimPhase, when used in conjunction with a healthy balanced diet and regular aerobic exercise, has been shown to be an effective, natural agent for supporting healthy, glucose and fat metabolism and optimizing sustained weight control. I am very pleased with the clinical results that I’ve observed in my patients thus far. More importantly, so are they…
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