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How to Listen to Seeds of Nutritional Wisdom with Dr. Chris Greene - My Favorite Show

2011-11-23T08:39:00.005-05:00

This is a complete update of my January 8, 2009, posting How to Listen to Wake Up to Nutrition with Dr. Chris Greene - My Favorite Show, since everything has changed, including the name of the show. Dr. Chris Greene, host of Seeds of Nutritional Wisdom, still discusses the differences between synthetic and whole food supplements. He spends more time reading from the work of Dr. Royal Lee and others. His explanations, of how the work of these pioneers in nutrition relates to many of the today's diseases, are so fascinating. I am grateful that Standard Process still makes available the great line of products that Dr. Royal Lee developed. Useful info on bone support, detoxification, digestion, immune health, and more. Still my favorite show.

Sunday, 2PM to 4PM Eastern Time

Click this link to listen to Seeds of Nutritonal Wisdom with Dr. Chris Greene on WGKA

OR

Click this link to listen to Seeds of Nutritonal Wisdom with Dr. Chris Greene on WAFS

Dr. Anthony Heaney, M.D., Ph.D.: "Link Between Fructose and Cancer Proliferation Shown In Study."

2011-10-24T14:25:00.012-04:00

Dr. Ronald Hoffman talked about a study done by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center in 2010. The entire posting can be viewed at Pancreatic Cancers Use Fructose, Common in a Western Diet, to Fuel Growth. Dr. Anthony Heaney, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of medicine and neurosurgery, a Jonsson Cancer Center researcher, and senior author of the study. Sources of fructose in the Western diet include cane sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a corn-based sweetener that has been on the market since about 1970. HFCS accounts for more than 40 percent of the caloric sweeteners added to foods and beverages, and it is the sole sweetener used in American soft drinks. Dr. Heaney said, "As in anti-smoking campaigns, a federal effort should be launched to reduce refined fructose intake. I think this paper has a lot of public health implications. Hopefully, at the federal level there will be some effort to step back on the amount of HFCS in our diets. While this study was done in pancreatic cancer, these finding may not be unique to that cancer type."

See my January 25, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Health Talk with Dr. Ronald Hoffman.

More Signatures Are Needed by October 23rd, 2011, for the White House Raw Milk Petition

2011-10-20T08:05:00.003-04:00

The White House Raw Milk Petition to encourage the nationwide legalization of raw milk needs 5,000 signatures by October 23rd, 2011. As of 8:40 am, October 20, 2011, only 433 more signatures are needed. With only a few days left, I hope they make the deadline. You can read and sign the petition by following the instructions on Petition to Legalize raw milk sales on a federal level.

Information on raw milk safety, health benefits, and economic potential.

Warn Your Friends and Family: This New Vaccine is Dangerous

2011-10-17T07:40:00.010-04:00

Warn Your Friends and Family: This New Vaccine is Dangerous is just one of many important articles by Dr. Mercola. You can subscribe to his newsletter by entering your email address in the box near the top of the article and clicking Subscribe Now! Based on the Alexa Natural Health Website rankings, mercola.com is The World's # 1 Natural Health Website.

Advice to Get Rid of Chronic Sinusitis from Master Herbalist David Christopher

2010-03-13T11:13:00.033-05:00

Master Herbalist David Christopher is the son of the famous Master Herbalist John R. Christopher. Dr. John R. Christopher began formulating his world renowned herbal formulas in 1945. He developed a training program for herbalists and The School of Natural Healing in 1953.

This advice was given on the "A Healthier You" radio show by Master Herbalist David Christopher and his co host and wife, Fawn, who is also a Master Herbalist.

Important note: David Christopher recommends taking 2 capsules 3 times a day, rather than the extract of the formulas. Since the capsules are a lower strength than the extract, you can take them as long as you need or desire to strengthen and tonify. No need to worry about stopping for periods of time, which is necessary with extracts. Dr. Christopher's formulas need to be taken 20 to 30 minutes away from each other so they work effectively. If you take more than one formula at a time, you are changing the formula ratios. To save money, you can buy a pound of powder, a capsule machine, and empty capsules. Dr. Christopher's formulas are in size "0" vegetable capsules. You can choose a size"0" capsule machine and size "0" vegetable capsules when you order from Dr. Christopher's Herb Shop. One pound of powdered herbs will fill about 800 to 1200 capsules.

Take Dr. John R. Christopher's "Three Day Cleansing Program". If you become very hungry toward the evening, you may have one or two apples with the apple juice. Click the following link for a pdf with more info on the 3 Day Juice Cleanse. A food based cleanse is the best type of cleanse.
After your cleanse, follow Dr. John R. Christopher's "Mucusless Diet". Tasty and healthy vegan or vegetarian Recipes on Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy website.
Don't jog or walk on main streets (vehicle exhaust).
Don't take drugs for sinus problems or have surgery.
Dr. John Christopher's Glandular System Formula will reduce the swelling of the congested and infected lymph glands in the neck, breast, groin, under arm pits, etc. When the body can't eliminate waste fast enough, the lymphatic system stores it until the body can eliminate it. The mullein in this formula is known as a "drainer". Rebounding also helps to drain the lymph system. Save $35 on one of best rebounders by ordering David Hall's Cellerciser from Dr. Christopher's School of Natural Healing. If you click the link, you can watch four interesting videos about rebounding at the bottom of the school's webpage.
Dr. John Chrisropher's Immucalm Formula calms and strengthens the immune system. Allergies to certain foods, plants, or animals, and auto-immune disease are signs of an overactive immune system.
Dr. John Christopher's Sinus Plus Formula helps to open up sinus passageways, stop infection, and cleanse the sinus area.
Dr. John Christopher's Nose Ointment also helps to open up sinus passageways. A small amount is applied around and inside the nose opening. Refrigerate after opening.
Dr. John Christopher's SenSei Menthol Rub is a nasal decongestant that helps to relieve sinus pressure. A small amount is applied behind both ears, across the underside of the jaw, and on the chest. A small amount can also be put in the medicine cup of a warm mist humidifier. It is a blend of herbs and natural oils. Smells better than Vicks Vaporub, which is made from petroleum. Refrigerate after opening.

Swine Flu Vaccine Worse Than The Flu

2009-09-25T09:03:00.017-04:00

Read Dr. Joseph Mercola's article - "Swine Flu Vaccine Worse Than The Flu"

View video of "Judge Napolitano on Forced Vaccinations in Massachusetts" on Fox News.

Gary Null doesn't think anyone should get the Swine Flu Vaccine. Gary said if pregnant are given the vaccine, many babies will have lifelong problems. Gary is petitioning the FDA to defeat mandatory Swine Flu Vaccinations. You only have to enter your name and email address to sign the petition. He's hopeing to get over 2 million signers! - "Urgent: Sign the Petition to the FDA to Defeat Mandatory Swine Flu Vaccinations !!!"

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

Free Online: Dr. Ann Wigmore's Raw Living Foods eBook - "Why Suffer? How I Overcame Illness & Pain Naturally"

2009-01-13T11:32:00.018-05:00

Ann Wigmore was diagnosed with various illnesses and terminal colon cancer in the 1950s. Her grandmother was an herbalist and used herbs and plants as a village healer in Lithuania. Recalling her grandmother's work from her childhood, Ann healed herself and many others with herbs and plants. The Ann Wigmore raw living foods lifestyle developed into the Hipocrates Health Institute in Boston. Fifty years later, the Hipocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, FL, the Creative Health Institute in Union City, MI, and the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico are still using the Ann Wigmore lifestyle to heal. If your're willing to change your lifestyle, you can stay 3 weeks at HHI in West Palm Beach, FL to learn the lifestyle while living it, detox, and enjoy great raw food. They also uniquely test your blood, which is evaluated by their doctor. HHI will yearly, for life, test your blood (without having to go to HHI) for no additional charge. CHI and AWI have similar 2 week programs, but they don't test your blood.

Just click on the following link and you can read the book in your browser or download it as a free pdf. Dr. Ann Wigmore's Raw Living Foods Free eBook - "Why Suffer?" How I Overcame Illness & Pain Naturally"

Hippocrates Health Institute, West Palm Beach, FL

CHI, Union City, MI

Ann Wigmore Institute, Puerto Rico

Ann Wigmore Foundation

How to Listen to Wake Up to Nutrition with Dr. Chris Greene - My Favorite Show

2009-01-08T15:00:00.007-05:00

**Completely Updated - See my January 8, 2011 posting - How to Listen to Seeds of Nutritional Wisdom with Dr. Chris Greene - My Favorite Show

Dr. Chris Greene, host of Wake Up to Nutrition, discusses the differences between synthetic and whole food supplements. He also explains the many benefits of raw foods. The older information he has on digestion, detoxification, etc., still applies today and really makes sense. I wish I had found this show sooner. If I could only listen to one show every weekday, Wake Up to Nutrition would be my choice.

**Removed links - See my January 8, 2011 posting - How to Listen to Seeds of Nutritional Wisdom with Dr. Chris Greene - My Favorite Show

Alternative Help for Hypertension

2008-12-14T11:37:00.013-05:00

Dr. Julian Whitaker, host of Healthy Talk Radio, has said that "drugs for high blood pressure overwork the kidneys. This does lower blood pressure, but eventually leads to kidney failure." He recommends minerals for lowering blood pressure. Considering our depleted soil, this really makes sense. Now Colloidal Minerals is a unique source of highly absorbable, water-soluble minerals and trace elements derived from prehistoric plant deposits. This Now product is screened for heavy metals. It contains dozens of minerals and trace minerals, not just a few, like a regular supplement. The link below will lead to both plain and raspberry flavors of Now Foods Colloidal Minerals, 32 fl oz, at iHerb.com.

Now Foods Colloidal Minerals, 32 fl oz, at iHerb.com

Herbalist Wendy Wilson, host of Herb Talk Live, read from a 2006 study done by the National Academy of Sciences. "If we are exposed to herbicide agents, it creates hypertension." She said, "Courtesy of Monsanto, we are eating foods spliced with herbicides' DNA." She suggested avoiding GMO foods and pesticides by buying organic.

The Mediterranean Diet and 30 minutes of walking a day has been recommended by Gary Null. Foods for this diet are listed in this posting:

New Studies Show Mediterranean Diet Lowers Alzheimer's & PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) Risk

The link below is for a great online source of organic and kosher nuts, nut butters, olive oils, olives, dried fruits, seeds, honey, and powders.

Living Tree Community Foods

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

See my July 02, 2005, posting - Gout Relief! & How to Listen to Herb Talk Live.

Repopulate Your Gut Flora With "Redwood Hill Farm Naturally Cultured Goat Milk Kefir"

2008-12-04T08:19:00.005-05:00

I have been taking "Natren Healthy Trinity" probiotic before, during, and after being on an antibiotic for an abscessed tooth that was repaired. It wasn't until I switched to "Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Kefir" that my gut worked and felt better than ever. I've heard it would also be great after Candidiasis. One 8 oz. glass a day worked fine. The "Traditional Plain" version tastes surprisingly good. They also make a "Blueberry Pomegranate".

Published studies show that kefir strengthens the immune system, while promoting digestive health and overall well-being. "Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Kefir" is made with 100% grade A non-homogenized goat milk. Easy to digest, even for those with lactose intolerance, due to being partially digested by the 10 live and active Kefir cultures. Kefir is known to work much better than yogurt at repopulating flora, due to its molecular size.

It is thought that the word kefir was derived from the Turkish word "keif", meaning "good feeling". Kefir originated in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, where people live well past 100 years.

Click this link for Store Locator. Enter your Zipcode and click Search to see a list of stores within a 100 mile radius.

Redwood Hill Farm's website

New Natural Clinically Proven Product for GERD - Nature's Lining

2008-02-04T10:52:00.014-05:00

Noticed this interesting article about GERD by Dr. Frank Ervolino. He has been a very helpful guest on The Debra Ray Show.

Find Articles/Better Nutrition/Ask the Doctor, August, 2004, by Frank Ervolino

Nature's Lining is a mineral-amino acid complex that doesn't interfere with acid production. You need your stomach acid to digest protein and destroy bacteria. Nature's Lining helps repair the lining of the stomach and esophagus. Try one chewable tablet with food (morning and evening) for only 8 weeks. Then take only as needed.

LaneLabs Nature's Lining, 60 Chewable Tablets

More articles by Frank Ervolino, ND, on his website.

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Avoid Fat Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass Surgery

2007-12-02T10:29:00.005-05:00

Dr. Stephen Bittiker has noticed that a year or two after a patient has Gastric Bypass Surgery, they have developed fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. He suggests mixing lecithin in with their food to emulsify the fat soluble vitamins. He strongly suggested using only lecithin granules derived from non-genetically modified soybeans. Vitamin A, D, E, and K are fat soluble vitamins. Classic fat soluble vitamin deficiencies can show up as:

flakey skin
hair starts to fall out
dark circles under the eyes
lack of energy
bruise easily
latharic
cloudy thinking

Dr. Bittiker also recommends these patients take a digestive enzyme and a probiotic.

NOW Lecithin Granules - Non-GMO, 2 Lbs

Source Naturals, Digestactiv, 240 Capsules

Renew Life, Ultimate Flora, Senior Formula, 30 Veggie Caps

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Naltural Health and You with Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

What Products in Grocery Stores Contain Genetically Modified Ingredients & Why You Should Care?

2007-11-09T08:51:00.001-05:00

The guide at the link below lists specific foods by brand. It shows, in a green colored list, foods with non genetically engineered ingredients and in a brown colored list, foods with genetically engineered ingredients. You can click a category or scroll through the list.

All of the studies on GMO foods are not good. The rats in one study were force-fed a GMO food because they wouldn't eat it. They all developed intestinal lesions and they all died!

Shoppers Guide to Avoiding GE Foods

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Aluminum in Antiperspirants & Sun Screens Can Increase Your Breast or Skin Cancer & Alzheimer's Risk

2007-09-20T11:30:00.000-04:00

A study by British scientists found that aluminum, a common ingredient added to antiperspirants to stop the skin from sweating, may be linked to breast cancer.

Breast samples from 17 breast-cancer patients, who had undergone mastectomies, were tested by the researchers. Deposits of aluminum in their outer breast tissue were found in the women who used antiperspirants. The aluminum was found in higher concentrations in the tissue closest to the underarm than in the central breast. Researchers believe the aluminum is being absorbed from antiperspirant sprays and roll-ons since aluminum is not normally found in the human body. Dr. Chris Exley from Keele University, who led this study, also suggested that an increased risk of skin cancer and Alzheimer's disease could be the result of the aluminum content of sunscreens.

The deodorant below has no aluminum, doesn't clog pores, and works by stopping odor causing bacteria.

Sedona Products International, Crystalux Crystal Deodorant All Over Body Spray

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Naltural Health and You with Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

How to Listen to Jack LaLanne Live!

2007-09-14T10:54:00.005-04:00

Update(09/25/09): Since Jack is no longer on live, I removed the live link. But, six weeks (30 full episodes) of "The Jack LaLanne Show" are able to be viewed online at no charge!

Update(01/23/11): Sorry to hear that Jack passed away at the age of 96.

Jack LaLanne overcame the adversity of being a sickly child to become a champion body-builder and fitness pioneer. He started the first exercise show in television history. Jack met his wife, Elaine, at the ABC TV station where she had been a co-host for 3 years. Jack will be joined on his show by Elaine and his nephew, Chris LaLanne. Chris is a body builder, kinesiologist, and personal trainer.

Jack LaLanne's website

Homeopathic Remedy for Acid Reflux (GERD), Heatburn, Indigestion, Gastritis, Flatulence (gas), & Belching

2007-08-30T11:56:00.002-04:00

Dr. Bob Martin suggested eating less dairy & meat and eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fiber. For the additional fiber, he suggested a supplement, such as Olympian Labs "Greens Protein 8 in 1." He also recommended staying away from foods that irritate the stomach, and avoiding alcohol, caffeine, smoking, and stress, which can contribute to gastritis. He highly recommended "NaturalCare Reflux-Away" and said it has helped many people with acid reflux (GERD), heartburn, indigestion, gastritis, flatulence, and belching.

Olympian Labs Greens Protein 8 In 1, 775 Grams, Blueberry

Natural Care, Reflux-Away, 60 Capsules

See my July 5, 2007, posting - How to Listen to The Dr. Bob Martin Show.

New Book: "Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time"

2007-08-17T13:17:00.000-04:00

Author Lynne Eldridge, M.D., a guest on The Debra Ray Show, has studied human exposure to pesticide and has a family practice with an emphasis on prevention. One in every two American men and one in every three American women will get cancer over the course of their lifetime. The British Cancer Control Society says, "treating disease is enormously profitable, preventing disease is not."

The book has 10 pages of chemicals associated with cancer risk, which is annually published by the State of California and 13 pages of familiar ingredients in our medications and cleaning products, compiled by OSHA. It explains how to avoid these three common indoor air pollutants that can cause cancer.

Formaldehyde - found in pressed wood, particle board, air fresheners, wallpaper, and upholstery and other things.
Benzene - found in wood stain and varnishes, paint stripper, motor oil, and weed killer.
Trichlorethylene - found in paints, varnishes, adhesives, and pesticides.

She recommends avoiding these high-pesticide foods and buying their organic equivalents: apples, grapes, peaches, raspberries, pears, strawberries, celery, potatoes, spinach, baby food, eggs, milk, beef, and chicken. Much more up to date information is found in this book endorsed by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as a cancer prevention resource.

Information on the new book: "Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time"

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

New Book: "The High Blood Pressure Hoax"

2007-08-11T11:09:00.000-04:00

Author Sherry A. Rogers, M.D., said the major class of antihypertensive drugs make the sick get sicker quicker. Half of the patients on high blood pressure drugs still can't control it, while the drugs make them feel worse. Lowering the blood pressure too much for those past 70 often results in dizziness, weakness, and brain fog.

Dr. Rogers shows the reader the exact type of blood test their doctor needs to order to get accurate mineral levels. Low potassium and magnesium levels may need to be corrected to normalize blood presssure. She recommends reputable sources for supplementation. She also lists labs and resources to enable readers to help themselves.

This 250 page book has many useful suggestions for multiple drug-free approaches to normalize cardiovascular conditions and other related health conditions. Dr. Rogers recommends eggs, cheese, kefir, and non-farmed fish and chicken. She refers to sugar and refined grain products as "serial killers".

Information on the new book: "The High Blood Pressure Hoax"

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Brushing, Flossing, & Rinsing Aren't Enough to Kill Colonies of Bacteria Below the Gum Line

2007-08-01T14:09:00.001-04:00

James Harrison, D.D.S., was a guest on "Alive & Well" on the American Life TV Network. Jim is the author of "The Periodontal Solution: Healthy Gums Naturally". He explained that the latest research shows these people have bacteria below the gum line, which is contagious:

90% of people over 55
70% of people over 35
30% to 40% of children

Research also shows the germs from your mouth can travel through your bloodstream and get into our hearts. He suggested using an alcohol free mouthwash. Alcohol is damaging to healthy cells and cells trying to repair. He said you need to use an oral irrigator, such as WaterPik, Viajet, or Hydro Floss with an antimicrobial solution. This flushes out the pockets below the gum line where the bacteria are living. Using toothpaste, mouthwash, and antimicrobial solution with herbs, essential oils, CoQ10, and folic acid is also important to nourish the tissues. He showed the Nature's Answer products which contain these ingredients. I looked for products like these about a year ago and Nature's Answer seemed to be the most complete.

Nature's Answer, Periobrite Toothpaste, Cool Mint, 4 oz

Nature's Answer, PerioWash Alcohol - Free Mouthwash, Cool Mint, 16 fl oz

Nature's Answer, Periocleanse, Oral Cleansing Concentrate, Cool Mint, 4 fl oz

DocHarrison.com - Unique Healthy Alternatives

Supplements Relieve Prostate Enlargement Urinary Symptoms in Research Studies

2007-07-24T14:12:00.003-04:00

Jolie Root, NC, is a Licensed Nutrition Counselor with a private practice in Parker, Colorado. She talked with Michael Glynn, who is a Naturopathic Physician with a practice in New Jersey. They talked about supplements, that have been shown in research, to help relieve prostate enlargement urinary symptoms. These symptoms include:

Reduced urinary flow
Incomplete emptying of the bladder - causes sleep interruptions
Constant urge to urinate
Post urination dripping

Fish oil has been shown to reduce inflammation. The fish oil used in research studies is usually only 2 softgels a day of the very potent Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega. In Canada, a study of Vitamin D gave 400 or 800 Units a day to men. They were not able to pull their blood levels up to normal until these men were given 4,000 to 8,000 Units a day. Thats 10 times more than they had anticipated would be needed. Stinging Nettles, Saw Palmetto, and Pygeum Africanum have been shown to work together to relieve these symptoms. Stinging Nettles, Saw Palmetto, and Pygeum Africanum and many others are included in Carlson Nutra-Support Prostate.

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, 60 Softgels

Carlson Labs, Vitamin D, 2000 IU, 360 Soft Gels

Carlson Labs, Nutra-Support for the Prostate, 120 Soft Gels

See my January 16, 2007 posting - How to Listen to "HealthLine" with Nutritionist Jolie Root.

New Book: "Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation"

2007-07-20T08:09:00.000-04:00

Dr. Perricone talked about this new book on a PBS TV show. His findings are all based on experience from his office practice and research studies. He gave a summary of what his book covers in detail.

Jump start your metabolism.
The key to a younger looking face is rejuvenation of underlying tissue.
Learn to control your blood sugar.
Key nutrients can increase bone density.
A healthy sex life enhances overall health and wellness.
Exercise can restore balance, unity, and harmony between mind and body.
Learning to control mental and physical stress is the key to a long and happy life.

New Book: "Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation"

If CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) Bulb Breaks: 1. Evacuate Area, 2. Call EPA, 3. Pay Thousands in Hazardous Mercury Cleanup Fees

2007-07-15T10:29:00.000-04:00

These spirally shaped bulbs are becoming more popular to save energy. Apparently these mercury-containing CFLs were designed with no thought of harm to you, garbage collectors, or people working in landfills when they break and leech deadly compounds into the air or water.

You can read about a resident of Prospect, Maine, at the link below. Fortunately, she had read the warning label on the bulbs box and evacuated her daughter's bedroom. The EPA warned her to not clean up the bulb & mercury powder by herself. They recommended a local environmental cleanup firm, who gave her a conservative estimate of $2,000 to clean her 7 year old daughter's bedroom.

"Consumers in dark over risks of new light bulbs - Push for energy-saving fluorescents ignores mercury disposal hazards" at World Net Daily

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Great Alternative to Whey & Soy Protein: Olympian Labs "Greens Protein 8 in 1"

2007-07-11T14:43:00.002-04:00

One of the developers of Olympian Labs "Greens Protein 8 in 1" was a guest on the Dr. Bob Martin Show. The eight products it contains are:

Naturally occuring , highly assimilated whole food vitamins and minerals.
Enzymes that reduce the viscosity of foods in the stomach, resulting in better absorption and bioavailability of nutrients.
Hypoallergenic pea protein isolate that yields a high biological value (65.4%).
Patented fiber protection that yields 10% of the RDA fiber requirements.
Antioxidant protection providing 4845 ORAC units per serving.
Amino acids and herbal detoxifiers for gentle detoxification & cleansing.
Friendly bacteria, known as probiotics, that play a role in digestion, proper metabolism, and overall health. Current research shows the regular use of probiotics promotes normal digestive health and helps to restore intestinal balance even for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) sufferers.
The Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) that are critical to human life and are particularly involved in stress, energy, and muscle metabolism.

Olympian Labs Greens Protein 8 In 1, 775 Grams, Blueberry

Since whey protein doesn't agree with me, I'll give this a try and update this posting in a few weeks.

How to Listen to the The Dr. Bob Martin Show

2007-07-05T14:02:00.000-04:00

Dr. Bob Martin has been a guest on Dr. Michael Garko's Let's Talk Nutrition show several times. He is board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine and double board certified as a Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.). He is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and has training in the fields of acupuncture, exercise physiology, herbology, medicine, and sports medicine.

Requires Windows Media Player.

Every Saturday, 11AM to 3PM Eastern Time.
Listen to The Dr. Bob Martin Show on KFYI in Phoenix, AZ. Click on "Listen Live" near the top of the web page.

Every Sunday, 10AM to 1PM Eastern Time.
Listen to The Dr. Bob Martin Show on XTRA in Phoenix, AZ. Click on "Click Here to Launch the Streaming Player" near the top of the web page.

Dr. Bob Martin's website

Three Girls Died, Others Hospitalized, After Receiving Merck's New Vaccine - Guardasil

2007-07-02T09:21:00.000-04:00

These three deaths after receiving HPV, Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, were among 1637 adverse reactions reported by Judicial Watch. Judicial Watch, a public interest watchdog, obtained the reports from the FDA using the Freedom of Information Act.

"Questions over human papillomavirus vaccine in the US and Australia" from BMJ.com - British Medical Journal

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Joint Nutrients Based on Research - Control Inflammation & Pain and Stimulate Cartilage Production

2007-06-22T14:26:00.000-04:00

Gary Null's Glucosamine Sulfate Plus is a brand new product. This supplement contains 19 nutrients to synergistically control inflammation & pain and stimulate the production of cartilage. Most other products either control inflammation, pain, or stimulate the production of cartilage. You'd need several products to do all that this product does. Considering this, the price is very good. Gary Null normally discounts his products around 25% and you can take an additional 5% at checkout (see the banner at the top of the checkout webpage). Sixteen nutrients synergistically work with the nutrients listed below.

Glucosamine Sulfate - Stimulates the manufacture of glucosaminoglycans that are vital components of cartilage that is necessary for healthy joints. Attracts water into the cartilage matrix and helps to stimulate the production of cartilage.
N-acetyl-glucosamine - The sulfated form of glucosamine that most effectively incorporate sulfur into the cartilage. N-acetyl-glucosamine and glucuronic acid is polymerized in the body to make the joint lubricant hyaluronic acid.
Chondroitin Sulfate - Provides the structural components of joint cartilage and facilitates the entry of Glucosamine into the joints. Attracts water into the cartilage matrix and helps to stimulate the production of cartilage.

Informaton on Gary Null's Glucosamine Sulfate Plus

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

Naturally Fermented Pickles Feed Your Probiotics

2007-06-12T14:08:00.000-04:00

Gary Huffnagle, Ph.D, author of the "The Probiotics Revolution," was a guest on The Debra Ray Show. He said that it is necessary to feed your probiotics with naturally fermented foods. Many companies that make pickles have cut costs by just putting cucumbers in a jar with vinegar. Pickles fermented naturally with dill weed, garlic, and sea salt taste different than pickles made with vinegar. They're crisp and full of sour and tart flavor. You'll only find naturally fermented pickles in the refrigerated section of a store. If the label has vinegar listed in the ingredients, the pickles aren't naturally fermented pickles. I found Bubbies Pure Kosher Dills in the refrigerated section at a local health store. They taste so much better than pickles made with vinegar. I wish I knew about this 50 years ago.

This list of breakthrough discoveries was extracted from the book cover:

Enhance Immune Function
Curb Inflammation
Fight Chronic Bowel Diseases
Prevent Allergies and Asthma
Eliminate Yeast Infections
Improve Overall Health

Information on Bubbies Pure Kosher Dills

Information on the New Book - "The Probiotics Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Safe, Natural Health Solutions Using Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods and Supplements"

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Optimal Digestive Health Blog & Book by Trent Nichols, M.D.

2007-05-11T14:09:00.000-04:00

Gastroenterologist and Nutritionist, Dr. Trent Nichols was a guest on The Gary Null Show. He mentioned that some buildings are so bad from mold that the occupants don't get well until they move out. They may have chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorder, ADHD, or irritability. He explained that one of the most important things you can do for your digestive health is chew your food well. In the stomach, larger food particles aren't broken down to be small enough to prevent IBS and food allergies. These larger particles are, instead of being absorbed, broken down by bacteria causing abdominal pains, belching, bloating, burping, diarhea, flatulence, gas, headache, irritability, or sinus pain. He recommended the RAST test, done by a lab, to discover delayed food allergies that can occur 3 to 72 hours after you ingest food. The 4 reviews of his book at Amazon (below) are all 5 stars.

"Optimal Digestive Health" Blog by Trent Nichols, M.D.

"Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide" (Paperback) by Trent Nichols, M.D. and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH at Amazon.com

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

Fast Relief From Pain & Inflammation Without Drugs/Increase Healing Rate!

2007-04-28T14:47:00.000-04:00

Dr. Glen Gordon, inventor of the EMpulse SOLO, was a guest on Natural Health & You. The EMpulse SOLO is a PEMF (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field) treatment device which helps activate and augment the body's natural healing process. It's a hand held (about 4"x2"x3/4") device that is the result of 25 years of research and development. Dr. Bittiker uses the it with the ($15) battery pack so he can put it on his knee that has torn cartilage and his hip that had a football injury, years ago. His hip muscles goes into very painful spasms and the EMpulse SOLO has calmed this down. Dr. Bittiker puts his under his pillow at night because he feels it helps him sleep better and uses it as often as possible. It should be used at least 3 times a day for 45 minutes. The battery pack is a small plastic box with a cord and requires a standard 9 volt battery. Dr. Bittiker's office recommends using an alkaline battery and if you like the EMpulse SOLO, get a rechargable 9 volt battery and charger. You can return your EMpulse SOLO within 30 days for a full refund. Dr. Bittiker is selling the EMpulse SOLO for $250, which includes the AC adapter. That price is $100 less than the manufacturer is selling them for on their website. Dr. Gordon said that its use relaxes you. I noticed that during my first use of the EMpulse SOLO. I've been using one for 10 days and the chronic muscle pain in my chest is now gone. It's also helping the severe osteoarthritis in my thumb joints.

FDA certified for relief of joint and muscle pain
World Health Organization reviewed worldwide and found "no adverse side effects"
DOD use in Iraq and acute trauma study
Largest study ever by NASA ( 4 years) found PEMF up to 4 times more effective than static magnets
Approved for fractures in US (1979)
Fracture healing in 10-12 days instead of six weeks

It has been reported useful in the many different illness and injury conditions listed below*. The National Institute of Health in the Czech Republic uses this technology for macular degeneration. *Any off label use should be done in cooperation with a licensed healthcare provider supervising such application.

Achilles Tendonitis, Bowel Surgery, Breast Abscess Pain, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Colitis, Costochrondritis, Delayed Gastric Emptying, Depression, Diabetic Ulcers, Endometriosis, Erectile Dysfunction, General Inflammation, General Surgery, Heart Attacks, IBS, Infected Wounds, Low Back Pain, Migraine Headaches, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Loss, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neck Pain, Nerve Injury, Nerve Regeneration, Neuritis, Neuropathy, Open Wounds, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Plantar Facitis, Postoperative Wound Healing, Postoperative Pain, Postpartum Pain, Premenstrual Pain, Prostatitis, Pseudoarthrosis, Sciatica, Sinusitis, Skin Ulcers, Small/Large Joint Arthritis, Spinal Cord Injury, Spine Surgery, Sports Injury, Sprain, Stroke, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Tension Headache, Tooth Extractions, Ununited Fractures, Urinary Incontinence, Whiplash, and Wrinkles.

Information on the EMpulse SOLO

Dr. Stephen Bittiker's website

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You with Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

Free Online: Watch Gary Null's DVDs - "The Drugging of our Children" & "Prescription For Disaster"

2007-04-19T14:09:00.000-04:00

Gary Null feels these DVDs are so informative that anyone should be able to see them. He has allowed them to be placed on Google Video.

Gary Null's DVD - "The Drugging of our Children" on Google Video (about 1 hr 43 min)

Gary Null's DVD - "Prescription For Disaster" on Google Video (about 1 hr 33 min)

Anemia Help from Gary Null

2007-04-11T14:18:00.000-04:00

Gary Null said that Anemia is not a disease, it's a sympton of other conditions. To get the production of the red blood cells back up, he gave these suggestions.

No coffee
No artificial sweeteners
No caffeine
No carbonated beverages
A diet rich in iron (blackstrap molasses and green vegetables)
Folic Acid (at least 1,000mcgs) and biotin (at least 300 mcgs)
25 mgs of a vegetable source of iron, such as Floradix(1)
2,000 mcgs, 3x daily, of B12 lozenge as Methylcobalamin(2) or 2 ccs of B12 injected weekly by a physician
100 mgs of B Complex(3) a day with an extra 500 mgs of pantothenic acid(4) and an extra 100 mgs of vitamin B6(5)
10,000 mgs of vitamin C
Coenzyme A as directed
2 mgs copper
SAMe (important in utilizing vitamin A)
Bilberry, cherries, dandelion, grapes, hawthorn berry, mullein, Oregon grape root, Pau D'Arco, shepherd's purse, yellow dock, and stinging nettles
Apricots, apples, asparagus, broccoli, parsley, okra, prunes, plums, purple grapes, raisins, and turnip greens

(1)Flora, Salus-Haus, Floradix Iron plus Herbs, 17 fl oz Floradix Iron plus Herbs already has extracts of many of the herbs listed above and juice concentrates of many of the foods listed above.

(2)Now Foods, Brain B-12, 1000 mcg, 100 Lozenges

(3)Now Foods, Co-Enzyme B-Complex With Alpha Lipoic Acid and CoQ10, 60 Tablets

(4)Now Foods, Pantothenic Acid, 500 mg, 250 Capsules

(5)Now Foods, P-5-P (Coenzyme B6), 50 mg, 60 Tablets

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

Free Online: Wallet Size "Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce"

2007-03-30T14:16:00.000-04:00

This free wallet size pdf can be printed out. A simulation of thousands of consumers eating high and low pesticide diets shows that people can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 90 percent by avoiding the top twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead. Eating the 12 least contaminated will expose a person to less than 2 pesticides per day. Eating the 12 most contaminated will expose a person to about 15 pesticides per day, on average. If you eat any of the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the guide recommends buying these organic.

Free Online: "Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce"

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Free Online: "Favorite Holiday Recipes: The Best Recipes for Special Occasions"

2007-03-23T08:59:00.000-04:00

More than a holiday baking guide, chili, dressing, pancake, relish, salad, and even an "easy baked omelet" are included. In this free 55 page guide, you'll find 44 tested recipes for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and more. The guide is available from The Prepared Pantry in pdf format, as the entire baking guide or as 4 smaller files. Nancy Rogers, whose website is Nancys Kitchen, contributed recipes and advice for this book.

Free Online: "Favorite Holiday Recipes: The Best Recipes for Special Occasions" from The Prepared Pantry

Vesteva - Herbal & Mineral Formula Aids in Bladder Control*

2007-03-20T15:10:00.000-04:00

These problems can occur as the result of aging or childbirth.* Vesteva helps reduce the frequency of:

*Bladder discomfort
*Excessive nocturnal urination (nocturia)
*Urgency
*Urination

Vesteva contains:

Opteva - Proprietary extract of the Indian herb Crateva (that decreases residual urine volume and normalizes bladder tone*)
Horsetail - Standardized for two active components (works with Crateva to reduce frequency of urination and nocturia*)
Calcium, magnesium, and silica (that help to promote proper nerve function between the bladder & the brain and help maintain the proper tone of the bladder wall & surrounding muscles*)

Clinical research has shown the Vesteva formula effectiveness in supporting the bladder and surrounding tissues and in helping to maintain proper bladder tone.*

Vesteva by Vitamin Research Products

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You with Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

How to Get Your Body to Produce Digestive Enzymes Again

2007-03-13T14:07:00.000-04:00

Judy Haswell, from Alta Health Products, talked with Robert Scott Bell at Expo West in Anahien, CA. Alta Health Products was founded in 1969 by Dr. Richard Barmakian, ND. He studied the world over with leading experts to learn the secrets of good health through nutrition. We lose the ability to produce digestive enzymes through stress, environment, toxins, and free radicals. Alta Health Can-Gest is a unique extract of 9 herbs because it contains no digestive enzymes. Can-Gest works the pancreas, stomach, gall bladder, and hydrochloric acid levels to correct digestive, liver, and gall bladder issues. Eventually you can stop taking it and then use it occasionally only when you need it. This would seem to be more economical and better than taking digestive enzymes. After I've tried it for a while, I'll do another posting. You can find Alta Health Products at many health food stores or you can order by calling 1-800-423-4155.

Alta Health Products website

Bovine Cartilage: Help for Artery Plaquing (Artherosclerosis), Hemroids, Arthritis, & Varicose Veins

2007-03-04T13:47:00.000-05:00

Dr. Stephen Bittiker, on his Natural Health and You show, recommended the use of bovine cartilage for ostearthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Bovine cartilage is a super concentrated gelatin that is more powerful and works quicker than gelatin. He also said: "Bovine cartilage is probably the premiere treatment for hemroids and varicose veins. Works like a charm and is extremely safe. Also, it is well researched that bovine cartilage helps arteries reduce plaquing."

Now Foods Bovine Cartilage

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You with Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

#1 Doctor Recommended Acidophilus

2007-03-02T13:16:00.000-05:00

My doctor, who is a D.O., recommended Sedona Labs iFlora Acidophilus Formula to me. Since he likes to stay up to date on treatments and supplements that work, I checked it out. The label states that it's the #1 doctor recommended acidophilus and benefits may include:

healthy colon
improved bladder and bowel function
control of constipation and diarrhea
promotion of healthy skin
immune system support
overall healthy digestion

Versions of iFlora Acidophilus Formula include:

iFlora Complete Acidophilus Formula (Veggie Caps)
iFlora Complete Acidophilus Formula (Powder)
iFlora 4-Women Acidophilus Formula (Veggie Caps)
iFlora 4-Kids Acidophilus Formula (Powder)

After taking iFlora Complete Acidophilus Formula (Veggie Caps) for a couple of months, I have to agree on the listed benefits. The cost is about 50% of the very highly rated brand I was taking. Also, iFlora Acidophilus Formula contains 16 powerful strains of probiotics, 15 billion viable cells per capsule at time of manufacture, no refrigeration is needed, and it doesn't contain FOS. I've heard several researchers say, on health shows, that it's better not to have FOS in an acidophilus formula.

Sedona Labs IFlora Complete Acidophilus, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

New Book: "Obesity: Why Are Men Getting Pregnant?"

2007-02-26T14:11:00.000-05:00

Author Alexander G.Schauss, Ph.D., director of national & medicinal products research at the American Institute for Biosocial & Medical Research, Inc., was a guest on The Debra Ray Show. Lately, a lot of men really do look pregnant. Your potbelly can kill you! As many as 47 diseases have been associated with a large potbelly. Although a large potbelly is associated with great success, it can shorten your life by 20 years. Motivated by the death of a coworker in his early thirties, he spent 5 years researching and writing this book. Dr. Schauss has narrowed down the thousands of dietary supplements to the 7 that can help you get past it, and how.

Information on the new book: "Obesity: Why Are Men Getting Pregnant?"

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Healthy Chocolate Is Unsweetened Cocoa

2007-02-19T14:18:00.000-05:00

Alex Duarte, Ph.D., was a guest on The Debra Ray Show.

Cocoa is a rich source of the same type of antioxidants found in red wine - polyphenols. Cocoa powder has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times the antioxidants of green tea.
The flavonoids in cocoa are also good for your heart. They reduce the stickiness of cells that have an important role in blood clotting - platelets.
In Harvard trials, it was found that flavonoids in cocoa help the body to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a compound essential for proper heart function.

While these findings are good news for chocolate lovers, they don't apply to the chocolate bars at your local grocery store. These chocolate bars have been highly processed, have high sugar & unhealthy oil content, and contain artificial ingredients. Unsweetened cocoa is chocolate without the saturated fat and sugar.

Now Foods, Cocoa Powder, Net Wt 12 oz

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Free Online Video Course: "7 Keys to UltraWellness"

2007-02-16T13:29:00.001-05:00

Mark Hyman, M.D. has been a guest on The Debra Ray Show. In this 7-day video course, he shares what he has learned over the past 20 years. Discover vital, vibrant, good health at any age by learning how to cure or dramatically improve chronic problems that are poorly addressed by conventional medicine. Be sure to add drhyman@ultrametabolism.com to your approved sender list in your email program. The course starts Tuesday, February 27th.

Update: No longer available.

UltraWellness website by Mark Hyman, M.D.

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Free Online: "A Baker's Guide to Chocolate"

2007-02-14T14:34:00.000-05:00

"A Baker's Guide to Chocolate" is a pdf you can download, print, and add to your recipe collection. Recipes, information, and tips about chocolate are in this 37 page guide, published by The Prepared Pantry. Their website is a wealth of information about baking.

Free Online: "A Baker's Guide to Chocolate" from The Prepared Pantry

The Prepared Pantry's website

See my January 29, 2007 posting - Researchers Find Dark Chocolate Cocoa Improves Skin!

Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You - Natural Relief from Heartburn, Indigestion, Reflux & GERD (Paperback)

2007-02-11T13:04:00.000-05:00

The authors of this book, Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Lane Lenard, Ph.D., say medical researchers have consistently documented that stomach acid declines with age. The authors recommend increasing your stomach acid, not decreasing it, to end your heartburn & improve your digestion. It works by causing the sphinctor muscle at the bottom of the esophagus to stay tightly closed in response to the acid in the stomach. The reviewers of the book at amazon.com all say that it works. One reviewer recommended the Super Enzymes below, that include HCL (stomach acid) with 8 digestive enzymes. The authors of the book say, the reason for most of the country being on acid-blockers, is that the pharmaceutical companies are making huge profits off their sales.

Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You - Natural Relief from Heartburn, Indigestion, Reflux & GERD (Paperback) at amazon.com

Now Foods Super Enzymes Caps, 180 Capsules

How to Listen to "HealthLine" with Mark Becker & Al Forman

2007-02-09T21:54:00.001-05:00

Mark Becker is Director of Communications for Jarrow Formulas and co-host Al Forman is the owner of Tunnies Super Save Nutrition in Coral Springs Florida. You can keep up with Jarrow Formulas' great new products and increase your knowledge of nutrition by listening to "HealthLine".

Requires Windows Media Player.
Fridays - 11AM to Noon Eastern Time
Listen to "HealthLine" with Mark Becker & Al Forman on WLVJ in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Click on CLICK HERE! near the top of the web page.

How to Listen to "Food For Thought" with Michael Glynn & Jolie Root

2007-02-07T15:13:00.003-05:00

Michael Glynn is a Naturopathic Physician with a practice in New Jersey. Jolie Root, NC, is a Licensed Nutrition Counselor with a private practice in Parker, Colorado.

Saturdays, 5:00 to 6:00PM Eastern Time. Since the link below is for the podcast, you can listen anytime. If you get the podcast during the week, you can be fairly certain they've had time to change to the previous Saturday's show.
Requires an MP3 player, such as Windows Media Player or my favorite Winamp. If you don't have Winamp, the Lite Version is all you need. Latest Free Winamp Player Download

Listen to "Food For Thought" with Michael Glynn & Jolie Root on WMCA's PodPLUS, New York, NY. Click on the Ipod icon to the right of "Food For Thought". In the box that popped up, click on "Download this file" to open in your MP3 player or right-click "Download this file" & save to listen later.

Are Vaccines Mandatory?

2007-02-06T12:18:00.000-05:00

On "HealthLine," the website below was suggested as a resource. FAQs about immunization laws, personal stories, amd links to articles, books, studies, & support groups are available on this website. In most cases, vaccines are NOT mandatory.

Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute

See my January 16, 2007 posting - How to Listen to "HealthLine" with Nutritionist Jolie Root.

Clinical Research Finds MSM Safe & Effective for Osteoarthritis

2007-02-02T14:07:00.001-05:00

Jason Theodosakis, M,D., was a guest on the Debra Ray Show. "Dr. Theo" is the #1 New York Times Best-selling author of "The Arthritis Cure". Dr. Theo is impressed with the new research studies finding MSM safe and effective in increasing joint comfort & supporting normal range of motion for Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is when cartilage breaks down in the joints. The inflammation causes swelling, pain, redness, and warmth. Mild inflammation is ok because it brings nutrients to the joints. Low Omega-3, vitamins, and minerals can cause inflammation. 10 to 15% of the population has a sulfa drug allergy, such as antibiotics or antiinflamatories. MSM doesn't cause sulfa allergies. If you already take a combination Glucosamine, Chondroitin, & MSM supplement, the amount of MSM is probably very small. He recommended starting with 1,500 mg of MSM a day in divided doses - with meals. In a few weeks, if you need more relief, increase to 6 grams a day. He doesn't like the MSM made overseas. Dr. Theo likes the US made OtiMSM, available in a number of products. It's distilled 4 times and you know what you're getting. The link below is for 16 ounces of Source Naturals MSM (OptiMSM) powder for about $13. Should last over 3 months even if you take 5.2 grams a day.

NOW MSM Powder, 1 Lb.

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

FOWL! Bird Flu: It's Not What You Think

2007-01-31T12:24:00.000-05:00

That's the title of a new book by Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny, a guest on the Debra Ray Show. She discovered that in every area that bird flu has broken out, there is environmental toxicities, including pesticides. The sick migratory birds are like canaries in the coal mines. Dioxin levels in soil collected throughout different regions of southern Vietnam, were measured and found to be as high as 888 ppt. Dioxin levels greater than 1.1 ppt were found in the area of Bien Hung Lake. During long migrations, increased utilization of a combination of enviromental toxicities - dioxin, radiation, and other Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) stored in fat, creates acute poisoning of the birds. H5N1 is a contributing factor to the demise of the birds loaded with toxicities, rather than the causative factor. She said, "What is happening to the birds around the world should be serving as a resounding wake-up call for the foul condition of planet earth." Dr. Tenpenny is donating $10 of the $25 price of her book to Health Freedom Foundation’s Umbrella Stand Project. So that HFF gets their donation, you must use the link in the middle of webpage that the link below takes you to.

Information on the book - FOWL! Bird Flu: It's Not What You Think

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Researchers Find Dark Chocolate Cocoa Improves Skin!

2007-01-29T15:24:00.002-05:00

Debra Ray read about German researchers, who focused on a form of antioxidants known as flavinols. Dark cocoa is particularly rich in flavanols. These researchers had women drink a cup of dark chocolate cocoa each day. After 3 months, these improvements in the skin were noted:

* Improved texture & thickness - smoother
* Improved blood circulation
* Better hydration
* Less prone to burning from UV exposure

I'll continue my green tea, but add a cup of dark chocolate cocoa. Much more tasty! The cocoa at the link below isn't roasted, has no sugar, and is organic. You can add the safe alternative to sugar - *Xylitol. A level tablespoon of cocoa powder and a level teaspoon of Xylitol in 8 ounces of rice or almond milk is very good.

*Xylitol is a Natural and Safe Sugar Substitute*

NOW Xylitol, 16 Oz.

NOW Organic Cocoa Powder, 21.5 to 107.5 mg of cocoa flavanols per 1/4 cup

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Study Links Dementia With Cholesterol Decline

2007-01-22T14:09:00.000-05:00

Huakini's Honolulu-Asia Aging Study (HAAS) looked at individuals whose cholesterol begins to decline over a 15 year period. They can link dementia with cholesterol decline. Debra Ray added that many research scientists and physicians believe that one of the reasons why we see in some individuals, that use cholesterol lowering drugs, brain dysfunction and global amnesia. Don't think the lower the cholesterol, the better. We need that cholesterol for the membranes of the body, particularly the brain. Dr. John Abramson has said, in an article for the Bristish Medical Journal Lancet, that there's no science to back the new lower standards for blood fats.

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Study Links Bacteria In Gut to Obesity

2007-01-21T11:19:00.001-05:00

Jeffrey Gordon, M.D, of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is a professor & director of the Center for Genome Sciences. Gordon's study suggests that the bacterial mix in lean & obese people differs. Twelve obese people were studied by Gordon's team for 2 types of gut bacteria. One type of gut bacterium was more common in lean people than in obese people and the other type more common in obese people than in lean people. The obese people went on a diet for 1 year. Their gut bacteria levels started to look more like the gut bacteria levels of lean people as they lost weight.

Ann Louise Gittleman recommends Dr. Ohira's Probiotics 12+.

Also see my November 25, 2006 posting - Boost Your Immunity, Part 2 - Real Kefir.

Ann Louise Gittleman's website

See my March 27, 2006 posting - Free Online Useful Info: Nutrition With A Mission Audio Seminars (with Ann Louise Gittleman).

Lew's Joint Cartilage Adventure, Part 4 Ostearthritis

2007-01-19T13:40:00.002-05:00

As of a several months ago, the supplements didn't seem to be working any longer. The cartilage in my thumbs joints seemed to be just about gone. The range of motion was way too much, with very little strength. Dr. Stephen Bittiker mentioned, on his show, that he has noticed only hyaluronic acid from rooster comb seems to be effective (not vegetarian hyaluronic acid). After taking 1 Jarrow Formulas Hyaluronic Acid Complex (from rooster comb) with each meal for 4 months, the range of motion is about normal with some thumb strength. Nice to be able to use fingernail clippers again! Strength is gradually improving. I quit taking glucosamine because your body tries to make hyaluronic acid from glucosamine. Why not take a shortcut and use hyaluronic acid. Also tried quitting Celadrin for the pain. That was a mistake! Back on 1 Now Foods Celadrin with each meal. Still taking glucosamine sulfate, 1/4 teaspoon with each meal.

Jarrow Formulas Hyaluronic Acid Complex -- 60 capsules

NOW Celadrin & MSM, 60 Capsules

NOW Glucosamine Sulfate, 170 Grams

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You With Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

How to Listen to "HealthLine" with Nutritionist Jolie Root

2007-01-16T21:50:00.001-05:00

Jolie Root, NC, is a Licensed Nutrition Counselor with a private practice in Parker, Colorado.

Requires Windows Media Player.
Mondays - 11AM to Noon Eastern Time
Listen to "HealthLine" with Jolie Root, NC, on WLVJ in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Click on CLICK HERE! near the top of the web page.

Nutritionist Jolie Root's website

Gary Null's Menopause/Andropause Study Starts January 17, 2007

2007-01-11T14:46:00.000-05:00

In only 3 months, Gary Null wants to get people's body looking phenominal, change biochemistry completely, and reverse:

Menopause
Andropause
hypothyroidism
wrinkles
graying
sagging
bagging
mood swings

Gary said he only wants people that have a lot of symptoms and want a whole new life. Since it is going to take a lot of effort for 3 months, he wants people who have a mind set to do it.

Gary Null's website

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

Whole Vitamin C Is 10 Times More Absorbable Than Ascorbic Acid

2007-01-04T09:21:00.000-05:00

Extracted from the newsletters at pureplanet.com. Dr. Albert Szent Gyorgi discovered vitamin C in red peppers in the late 1920s and won a Nobel Prize for his work. He also discovered that the vitamin C in the red peppers was at least 10 times more absorbable than the pure ascorbic acid he had isolated out of the pepper. This was ignored. Today many vitamin C products are derived from corn that bioengineers manipulated to increase its vitamin C content. If you take 100 mg. of ascorbic acid, within a few hours at least 90% of it will be excreted in the urine. If you take 10 times more to account for a 90% loss, it may cause diarrhea. Studies have shown that the body will absorb close to 100% of the whole vitamin C. The link below is for an economical(only about $5 for 6 oz) natural whole vitamin C.

Now Acerola Powder, 6 oz at iherb.com

See my September 7, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Pure Planet's "Health Discovery Show".

Having Green Foods, Even With Blood Thinning Meds, Such as Warfarin & Coumadin, Is Recommended!

2006-12-29T15:06:00.000-05:00

David Sandoval, CEO of Pure Planet, and Sha'Dona Brewer, answered an Email question on their show. Doctors have been recommending for years that leafy greens should not be eaten when you are on blood thinning meds, such as Warfarin and Coumadin. Recently, the New England Journal of Medicine debunked this age old theory. While green leafy vegetables do have blood thinning properties, like vitamin K, they also have coagulating properties. They give you the best of both worlds. Green leafy vegetables do not interfere with drugs. People at risk for heart attack have a tremendous need for the repairing effects (nutrients, detoxification, rebuilding, and oxygenation) that come from having green foods.

See my September 7, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Pure Planet's "The Health Discovery Show".

How to Listen to "What's Ailing America" with Dr. Rebecca Carley - Court Qualified Expert in Vaccine Induced Diseases

2006-12-23T15:08:00.000-05:00

Dr. Carley exposes the truth of what modern medicine is doing and why.
"Inoculations: the True Weapons of Mass Destruction", by Rebecca Carley, M.D., April, 2005 is on the CDC website.

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Thursdays - 11PM Eastern Time
Listen to "What's Ailing America" with Dr. Rebecca Carley. Click on LISTEN NOW near the top of the web page.

Dr. Rebecca Carley's website

How to Listen to "Health Freedom Friday" with Arline Brecher & Dennis J. Courtney, M.D.

2006-12-21T14:35:00.000-05:00

Dr. Courtney specializes in Integrative Medicine, Mercury, and Amalgam Detoxification. Dr. Courtney's "AM Impact on Your Health" show in on Mondays and Wednesdays. Every Friday his guest is Arline Brecher, of Healthsavers.info, making his show "Health Freedom Friday".

Requires Java software for windows.
Fridays - 8AM to 9AM Eastern Time
Listen to "Health Freedom Friday" with Arline Brecher & Dennis J. Courtney, M.D.

Healthsavers.info - The World's First Online Information Service Dedicated to Medical Freedom

New Book: "Statin Drugs Side Effects and The Misguided War on Cholesterol"

2006-12-07T10:55:00.000-05:00

Former NASA astronaut and retired family doctor, Duane "Doc" Graveline was a guest author on The Debra Ray Show. In 1999, in a routine physical by NASA flight surgeons, he was told to take 10 mgs of Lipitor daily. Six weeks later, his wife noticed him walking aimlessly about the yard. He didn't who she was and didn't recognize his home. She drove him to the family doctor who passed him on to a neurologist. He recovered six hours later in the neurologist's office. When he suggested to the neurologist that Lipitor might be the cause, he said "Lipitor doesn't do that." He quit taking Lipitor on his own. In 2000, in in his annual physical by NASA flight surgeons, he was told to try Lipitor again with half the last dose, 5 mgs. Six weeks later, for 12 hours, he thought he was a 13 year old high school student. He knew every kid in his class, all his books, his teachers, & assignments. When they told him he was married with children, he laughed. When they told him he was a family doctor, he couldn't believe it. Again, he quit taking Lipitor on his own. He searched the medical & scientific literature for an explanation. He said that inflammation is what causes heart attacks. Cholesterol does appear in plaque, but it is only an innocent bystander. Statin drugs are great at reducing inflammation, but have many risks. The use of cholesterol to monitor statin dosing is erroneous. When he submitted his story to the People's Pharmacy column, he found out that it was a very prevalent condition. Over 1,000 cases of statin associated transient global amnesia have been reported & most are published in the medical literature. On his website, he has over 5,400 case reports, from all over the United States, of extreme aggressiveness.

Former astronaut/family doctor Duane "Doc" Graveline's website

In his book, he explains the critical importance of cholesterol for proper brain function & memory and why statin drugs damage your muscles, nerves, heart, & personality. Statin drug side effects mentioned by Dr. Graveline were:

chronic aches & pains
numbness
weakness
confusion
chronic fatigue syndrome
shortness of breath
congestive heart failure
extreme aggressiveness
irritability
hostility
extreme depression
suicides

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Lew's Organic Gluten-Free Protein Muffin Recipe - No Dairy, Sugar, Wheat, or Yeast

2006-12-06T14:04:00.000-05:00

I was under the impression that gluten was partly responsible for the rise. Since the muffins are gluten-free, I used an egg instead of a lecithin substitute. Looks like egg has more to do with the rise than gluten since rise was fine. In a study, corn was found to have the greatest quantity of lutein. Another study found the greatest quantities of lutein and zeaxanthin in egg yolk. Both lutein and zeaxanthin are great if you want to avoid age related macular degeneration(ARMD). Buckwheat is the best source of protein in the entire plant kingdom and contains all eight essential amino acids. Surprising how tastey these turned out.

1 & 1/4 cups Organic Whole Grain Yellow Corn Meal
1 cup Organic Buckwheat Flour
1 tablespoon Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
1 & 1/4 cups + 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Organic Almond Milk (vanila)
1 large Organic Egg
1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt Celtic Sea Salt from Apothecary Herbs
1/4 cup Organic Unsweetened Applesauce

Makes 12 regular sized muffins. Fill each baking cup to about a 1/4 inch from the top with batter. Preheating the oven to 425 degrees will help them rise. After placing them in the oven, lower to 350 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes. If you put your muffins in the refrigerator, they will lose their freshness faster than leaving them out. If you want to keep your muffins longer than 2 days, freeze them within 24 hours, but allow them to cool first.

How to Make Your Own Aluminum-Free Baking Powder

2006-12-05T14:45:00.000-05:00

As I've learned the hard way, the expiration date on baking powder is optimistic. To make 1 tablespoon of baking powder, you can use these 3 ingredients. You can make more or less by just keeping the same proportions. If you make a large amount for future use, you'll have to mix it up well and figure an expiration of less than a year. Most of my recipes require a tablespoon of baking powder. Easy to just add these 3 ingredients each time. Can't be any fresher.

3/4 teaspoon baking soda Frontier Natural Baking Soda

1 & 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar Frontier Natural Cream of Tartar

3/4 teaspoon arrowroot Frontier Natural Arrowroot

Serendipity Bed & Breakfast Pics - Ocean City, New Jersey

2006-12-02T21:01:00.000-05:00

See my May 21, 2006 posting - Serendipity Bed & Breakfast - Ocean City, New Jersey. Click on any picture to enlarge.

This picture was taken at the Greek restaurant, Katina's, a few blocks from Serendipity Bed & Breakfast. The mural was painted of her daughter & relatives a few years ago. A great place for lunch & dinner. Katina's is smoke-free with take outs and vegetarian selections available.

Calcium Supplements, Drinking Milk, & Taking Antacids Will Not Reduce or Reverse Osteoporosis

2006-12-01T14:01:00.000-05:00

David Sandoval, host of "The Health Discovery Show," talked about the increase of osteoporosis in North America.

Things to increase:

Green vegetables - they create an alkaline environment to neutralize acids & are anabolic. It is necessary to create an anabolic environment before the body can utilize minerals to rebuild bones.
Citrus juices - because they change from acid to alkaline, they provide excellent bioavailable calcium.
Exercise - it creates "muscle resistance" leading to stronger bone mass.

Things to reduce:

Meat - creates damaging acids like uric acid. Your body will rapidly neutralize this acid by binding it with calcium "leached" from your bones. Your body trades off bone loss to avoid a worse disease!
Carbonated beverages - reduce oxygen & "leeches" calcium. One recent study listed teenagers as being particularly at risk for brittle & broken bones when they consume carbonated beverages!
Sugar (refined) - also causes acid build up.

See my September 7, 2006 posting - How to Listen to "The Health Discovery Show."

Boost Your Immunity, Part 2 - Real Kefir

2006-11-25T14:37:00.000-05:00

See my 10/20/06 posting - Boost Immunity by Recolonizing Your Bowel with Friendly Intestinal Bacteria. Kefir is a milk culture similar to yogurt. Kefir curd is much smaller than yogurt and the strains of beneficial micro-organisms present are different. Yogurt is not able to recolonize the bowel with friendly intestinal bacteria, but kefir will. Dr. Bob Marshall, on his Healthline show, suggested making your own kefir since most products are either pasteurized or ultra pasteurized. I've looked at a number of brands and finally found one that is not pasteurized. Lifeway Original and Low Fat (plain, strawberry, rasberry, strawberry-banana, peach, cherry, blueberry, vanilla, cappuccino, and pomegranate) Kefir contain these 10 live & active kefir cultures:

*Lactobacillus Casei
*Lactobacillius Lactis
*Lactobacillus Acidophilus
*Lactobacillus Plantarum
*Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
*Streptococcus Diacetylactis
*Saccharomyces Florentinus
*Bifidobacterium Longum
*Leuconostoc Cremoris
*Bifidobacterium Breve

In the "Perricone Weight Loss Diet" book, Dr. Perricone talks about different "superfoods," which includes Lifeway Kefir. I found Lifeway Low Fat Kefir at a local supermarket and a health food store.

Info & Recipes on Lifeway Kefir & Other Products

Lifeway Foods - Kefir Kommunity Blog

Why Vegans Develop Macular Degeneration & Skin Problems

2006-11-17T12:39:00.000-05:00

David Sandoval, host of "The Health Discovery Show," expained why vegans have the most eye problems. Beta-carotenes in plants convert to water soluble vitamin A, but you still need fat soluble vitamin A. There is no natural vegetarian source of fat soluble vitamin A. The best places to get fat soluble vitamin A are:

Fresh organic free-range eggs
Cold water fish
Cod liver oil

Skin conditions can be avoided with vitamin B12. The best natural vegetarian sources of vitamin B12 are:

Fermented vegetables
Spirulina

Spirulina is a natural source of a small amount of assimiable vitamin B12. If you can allow yourself fresh organic free-range eggs or raw organic goat's milk, you would have abundant vitamin B12.

See my September 7, 2006 posting - How to Listen to "The Health Discovery Show."

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

2006-11-10T12:15:00.000-05:00

John Abramson, M.D., the author of "Overdosed America," was a guest on the Debra Ray Show. You can reduce your risk of stroke by changing your lifestyle.

Exercise reduces risk of stroke by 83%
Quitting smoking reduces risk of stroke by 83%
Moderate drinking (fewer than 4 drinks a day) reduces strokes by 83%
Controlling high blood pressure reduces risk of stroke by 67%

Dr. Abramson is not happy with recent drug review articles making a big deal out of the fact that Lipitor reduces the risk of stroke by 17%. These review articles don't mention lifestyle changes. He also points out that most review articles are done by doctors with ties to drug companies.

Dr. John Abramson's website

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Naturally Occuring B Vitamins Outperform Synthetic In Much Larger Amounts

2006-11-09T19:50:00.000-05:00

David Sandoval talked about vitamins on Pure Planet's "Health Discovery Show." Most multivitamins contain coal tar derivative synthetic isolate B Vitamins. Check the label. Synthetic B vitamins will be listed as vitamin B1(thiamine), vitamin B2(riboflavin), and vitamin B3(niacin), etc. Research shows that even a small amount of a naturally occuring vitamin (whole-nutrient), can outperform the same synthetic vitamin in much larger amounts. He recommended, for your best health, start taking whole-nutrient B vitamins. Grasses, such as alfalfa, barley, kamut, oat, and wheat, contain every known vitamin, mineral, amino acid, co-factor and enzyme essential to sustain life. Below are links to 2 of Pure Planets' products that contain whole-nutrient B vitamins. Green Kamut is 35% alfalfa and 65% kamut. Both products are 100% organic, kosher, and have been awarded the Diabetics Resource Center's "Seal of Approval" as a safe and beneficial food for diabetic consumption. Both products suggest, to avoid rapid detoxification, start with a 1/2 teaspoon daily slowly increasing to full dosage. I've been taking Green Kamut for about 3 months, instead of a multivitamin, and I can feel a big difference.

Organic by Nature, Green Kamut, 90 g

Organic by Nature, Just Barley Organic Green Juice Powder, 80 Servings

See my September 7, 2006 posting - How to Listen to "The Health Discovery Show."

Help for Eczema that Works!

2006-11-03T14:07:00.000-05:00

Lorna Vanderhaeghe was a guest on The Debra Ray Show. A caller said that her mother's eczema was not helped by cortisone shots or anything else the doctor recommended. Lorna said that eczema is an internal problem , an EFA (essential fatty acid) deficiency. Although many people take fish oils for eczema, she finds that they do not work very well. She recommends borage oil (which contains GLA), at a dosage of 3,000 to 6,000 mgs a day. If you're taking fish oils, she recommends taking the upper limit of borage oil dosage, about 5,000 mgs. If the sores are not open or weeping, you can use a 10% topical celadrin cream that doesn't contain menthol.

Now Foods, Borage Oil, 1050 mg, 120 Softgels

Now Foods, Celadrin Skin Renewal with Hyaluronic Acid, Net 2 fl oz (60 ml)

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

How to Listen to Lorna Vanderhaeghe's Show "Ask Lorna"

2006-11-02T12:37:00.000-05:00

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Tuesdays, 3PM Eastern Time.
Listen to Lorna Vanderhaeghe's Show "Ask Lorna". Select "Click Here to Listen Live" box, near the top of the web page.

Call, toll-free, 1-866-434-8685 to ask your questions or Email Lorna at the link below the listen live box.

Lorna Vanderhaeghe's website

Trader Joe's Frozen Wild Boreal Blueberries

2006-10-28T12:22:00.000-04:00

From the package, "These blueberries are grown naturally with no pesticides in the Boreal region of Quebec, Canada. The Boreal region is a collection of protected lands that spread across Canada, united by an effort to preserve the beauty and ecological importance of the land. The fruit grown in the Quebec Boreal thrives on the healthy soil conditions and unique climate of the region, and the sweet-tart flavor of these wild blueberries is unmatched." They do taste great. And at only $3.49 for 16 ounces, a great buy.

Trader Joe's website

Gary Null recommended frozen fruits and veggies, if they aren't available locally. He explained that most of nutrition is lost during trucking, which could be as long as 2 weeks, unless they are frozen. Gary also mentioned that wild blueberries have even more antioxidants than regular blueberries.

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

How to Listen to "Herbal Highway" with Herbalist Karyn Sanders

2006-10-26T14:39:00.000-04:00

Karyn Sanders has had a clinical practice since 1979. She is the co-founder and head instructor of the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine. Since 1996, Karyn has produced and hosted "Herbal Highway".

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Thursdays - 4PM to 5PM Eastern Time.
Listen to "Herbal Highway" on KPFA in Berkeley, CA Click on the "Click here to listen online!" link on the upper right side of the webpage. When the small window opens, select Open with Winamp from the dropdown box and click OK.

Herbalist Karyn Sanders' website

Homeopathic Nasal Spray That Works!

2006-10-23T13:52:00.000-04:00

I was very skeptical when the saleslady, in my local health food store, recommended a natural nasal spray that contains capsaicin. Capsaicin is a natural hot pepper extract. She said she tried it only because her sinuses were extremely bad one day. It relieved her nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and headache. Since then the store manager and a number of customers have tried it with success. As she said, you do get a fairly strong burning sensation for 1 to 3 seconds. I think it would be much stronger if it were not homeopathic. It's guaranteed to be safe for daily use and has no known drug reactions. It's not recommended for children under 12. Nice to have a way to have instant relief with you. As Fred Dryer always said in Hunter, "Works for me!".

Information on Sinus Buster - All Natural Nasal Spray at SinusBuster.com

Boost Immunity by Recolonizing Your Bowel with Friendly Intestinal Bacteria

2006-10-20T21:42:00.000-04:00

75% of our immune recepter sites are located in the gut. Bifidobacteria, the friendly bacteria of the large intestine in adult humans, decline with age or chronic conditions, such as:

Use of Steroids
Diarrhea or Constipation
Pernicious anemia
Diverticulosis
Chrohn's
X-rays or other radiation exposure
Cirrhosis of the liver
Immune deficiencies
Vaccinations
Infections
Use of Antibiotics
Use of Echinacea or other natural immune boosters

Bifidobacteria can be supported by eating and drinking all kinds of lactic acid-fermented foods, such as:

Kefir*
Sauerkraut
Kombucha tea

*Kefir, available in health food stores, is a milk culture similar to yogurt. Kefir curd is much smaller than yogurt and the strains of beneficial micro-organisms present are different. Yogurt is not able to recolonize the bowel with friendly intestinal bacteria, but kefir will. In Russia, all babies from the age of 6 months are fed kefir.

See my September 7, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Pure Planet's "Health Discovery Show".

Dr. Hoffman: "Taking Prevpac to Target H Pylori, When an Ulcer or Inflammation Aren't Present, Is Crazy!"

2006-10-16T08:18:00.000-04:00

A caller to Health Talk said she was prescribed Prevpac after having an Endoscopy. Her doctor said to take it for her H pylori. She told Dr. Hoffman she started taking the Prevpac and now her stomach hurts so much. Dr. Hoffman said, "Prevpac is a combination of an acid blocker and 2 antibiotics. Taking Prevpac to target H pylori, when an ulcer or inflammation aren't present, is crazy! Many people have H pylori and it plays a protective role for the esophagus. Mother Nature put H pylori there for a reason. Prevpac was killing her good bacteria, which was creating gastrointestinal distress." Dr. Hoffman recommended she stop taking Prevpac and take a good probiotic, track down any dietary triggers, overgrowth of intestinal yeast (which can cause bloating & gas production), or inflammation (that can be treated with DGL - a specialized form of licorice). He also recommended she get a copy of his out of print book, available on Amazom.com.

"7 Weeks to a Settled Stomach" by Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D. at Amazon.com

See my January 25, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Health Talk with Dr. Ronald Hoffman.

How Dr. Stephen Bittiker Accelerated Healing of His Torn Knee Cartilage

2006-10-10T07:37:00.000-04:00

On his recent cruise, Dr. Stephen Bittiker climbed up a mountain, in St. Martin, to take pics from a French fort. He took some wonderful pics, but tore a cartilage in one of his knees. Only 1 week later, the pain is down by 80 to 90% and range of motion has increased to 80 to 90%. Supplements that he took for one week after the injury included:

Naturally Vitamins, Wobenzym clear coated tablets
German research done on athletes show it accelerates the healing of damaged tissue by 400%. He took 6 tablets, 3 times a day, on an empty stomach (at least 45 minutes before a meal).
Now Foods, Bovine Cartilage, 750 mg, caps - He took 4 capsules (3,000 mg), 3 times a day, with meals.
Jarrow Formulas Hyaluronic Acid Complex, 50 mg, caps - He took 4 capsules (200 mg), 3 times a day, with meals. Vegetarian form doesn't work - molecular size is too large. HA made from rooster comb, such as Jarrow Formulas, works great - Dr. Bittiker recommendation and my personal experience. This is what glucosamine is trying to make in your body. That's why glucosamine is not on this list! After 1 week, 1 capsule with each meal.
Vitamin C - He took 6,000 mg a day.
"Metagenics - Kaprex - 90 Tablets"
Kaprex is an herbal supplement for natural joint relief that is easy on the GI tract.

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You With Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

Study Shows 91% Less Diabetes When Living a Healthy Lifestyle

2006-09-29T13:59:00.000-04:00

Dr. John Abramson, the author of "Overdosed America," was a guest on The Debra Ray Show. A study of 86,000 American Nurses showed that, when living a healthy lifestyle, they had 91% less diabetes. The healthy lifestyle of the nurses included:

Exercise 5 times a week. (walk, bicycle, jog, tennis, etc.)
Eat a Mediterranean diet. The basis of their diet was unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and oils. Avoid fast food.
Quit smoking.

Dr. Abramson mentioned that studies show that Avandia will delay the start diabetes by about a year, by lowering your insulin levels. Avandia costs over $100 a month.

Dr. John Abramson's website

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

October Declared "Just Say 'Know' to Prescription Drugs Month"

2006-09-26T13:30:00.000-04:00

Extracted from "Coalition of Advocates Launch Just Say ‘Know’ to Prescription Drugs Campaign," on prweb.com. A coalition of 10 organizations, advocates, healthcare professionals, academics and concerned citizens have launched a campaign to get one million people to go to their healthcare providers and ask, "What am I really putting into my body? What are the side effects? What are the alternatives?" The effort is called Just Say "Know" to Prescription Drugs and is driven by increasing evidence that many people are uninformed about the potential side effects of their prescribed medication and are not aware of less-risky alternatives.

Help Stop Codex, By Using GoodSearch, Each Time You Search!

2006-09-23T14:53:00.000-04:00

John Hammell, a legislative advocate and the founder of International Advocates for Health Freedom (IAHF), has said, "If Codex Alimentarius has its way, then herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic remedies, amino acids and other natural remedies you have taken for granted most of your life will be gone. The name of the game for Codex is to shift all remedies into the prescription category so they can be controlled exclusively by the medical monopoly and its bosses, the major pharmaceutical firms. Predictably, this scenario has been denied by both the Canadian Health Food Association and the Health Protection Branch of Canada (HPB). The Codex proposals already exist as law in Norway and Germany where the entire health food industry has literally been taken over by the drug companies. In these countries, vitamin C above 200 mg is illegal as is vitamin E above 45 IU, vitamin B1 over 2.4 mg and so on. Shering-Plough, the Norway pharmaceutical giant, now controls an echinacea tincture, which is being sold there as an over the counter drug at grossly inflated prices. The same is true of ginkgo and many other herbs, and only one government controlled pharmacy has the right to import supplements as medicines which they can sell to health food stores, convenience stores or pharmacies. It is now a criminal offence in parts of Europe to sell herbs as foods. An agreement called EEC6565 equates selling herbs as foods to selling other illegal drugs. Action is being taken to accelerate other European countries into 'harmonization' as well."

I signed up to receive the Natural Solutions Foundation newsletter a year ago. She has attended meetings in Europe, etc., in an effort to stop Codex. Each time you search using Good Search.com, revenue is generated for Natural Solutions Foundation. Just type in Natural Solutions Foundation in the drop down box, near the bottom of the GoodSearch.com webpage. Unless you delete your cookies, you only need to type in Natural Solutions Foundation the first time you use GoodSearch.com. You can install the GoodSearch toolbar, but it's not necessary. If you make GoodSearch your homepage, it helps to remind you to use GoodSearch, instead of Google, etc. Anyone with a website, can put a logo and link to GoodSearch on their website. After a few weeks, it's only up to $20. I'm hoping we can spread the word and it snowballs.

How to make GoodSearch the homepage on all of the computers in your company, home, or school.

Natural Solutions Foundation's website

Understanding Your Lab Test Results

2006-09-16T15:16:00.000-04:00

Dr. Ronald Hoffman, on his "Health Talk" show, answered several questions about lab test results. He then recommended the website below, to help you better understand the many clinical lab tests. The website contains test descriptions, conditions, screening guide, news, in-depth articles, about the lab, search & menus, and external information & services.

Lab Tests Online - Information On Testing

See my January 25, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Health Talk with Dr. Ronald Hoffman.

Dr. Michael Murray's Website

2006-09-11T15:38:00.000-04:00

Dr. Michael Murray, a quest on "Let's Talk Nutrition," suggested a caller get a protocol from his website. Dr. Garko, host of "Let's Talk Nutrition," checked out Michael's website and recommended it highly. Dr. Michael Murray is the author of 7 best selling books. His website has information on his books, free powerpoint files of recent lecture materials and presentations by Dr. Murray, free articles by Dr. Murray, and Natural Factors vitamins and supplements can be ordered. You can subscribe to Dr. Murray's free monthly Natural Living Newsletter. New on his website is a Condition Center. Just click on the condition and read "Dr. Murray's clear nutritional guidance and expert recommendations that produce healthful results."

Dr. Michael Murray's New Natural Living Condition Center

See my March 9, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Let's Talk Nutrition with Michael Garko, Ph.D.

Dave Sandoval: "Green Kamut Heals Your Body"

2006-09-10T22:04:00.000-04:00

Beginning in the 1970s, the Hippocrates Health Institute of Boston, created by Ann Wigmore, nourished terminally ill patients back to health with fresh squeezed wheatgrass juice. It was the seminol work of Ann Wigmore that led Dave Sandoval, CEO of Pure Planet, to dedicate his life to continuing in her footsteps to bring green food nutrition to the world. Dave also said, "It's amazing synergistic for the body. Green foods are the closest things to a panacea that the human body has ever seen because they regulate and normalize so many vital functions. We are a tremendously powerful healing mechanism, but we have suppressed our healing ability by the types of food we typically eat. We support the healing activities of the body when we give it foods like wheatgrass. Seventy seven percent of the people who are allergic to wheat aren't allergic to kamut. There are far fewer allergic reactions to kamut, so we chose kamut as the ultimate wheat by which we make our wheatgrass juice."

The May 2000 issue of Alternative Health Magazine states that wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll, which has these important benefits:

Purifying - Chlorophyll has an anti-bacterial effect on wounds, and an anti-yeast effect in the digestive tract. It appears to counteract many toxins in the body.
Anti-Inflammatory - Chlorophyll has the effect of reducing inflammation. Thus it can be used to help counteract the effects of arthritis, stomach ulcers, colitis, sore throats, and other inflammatory conditions.
Nourishing - It builds blood; after all, it is almost identical to hemoglobin; helps promote intestinal flora; and assists liver cleansing.

Pure Planet Green Kamut is premium 65% organic kamut leaf juice and 35% organic alfalfa leaf juice. Pure Planet uses non-GMO seeds and processes at low temperatures to make 100% pure non-pasteurized powder. Pure Planet Green Kamut has been awarded the Diabetics Resource Center's "Seal of Approval" as a safe and beneficial food for diabetic consumption.

Although I'm to allergic to grass, ragweed, and tree pollen, I've been taking Pure Planet Green Kamut for about 2 weeks, with no problems. The label on the bottle reminds you to avoid rapid detoxification, begin using 1/2 teaspoon daily slowly increasing to 1-3 teaspoons daily. The label also says Green Kamut is an alkaline forming food. In order to insure complete absorption, take on an empty stomach at least 25 minutes before or after a meal. I am up to a 1/2 teaspoon upon arising and 1/2 teaspoon at bedtime. This is the first time I could feel a big difference after taking a supplement.

See my September 7, 2006 posting - How to Listen to "The Health Discovery Show."

How to Listen to "Science, Health, and Healing"

2006-09-08T14:55:00.000-04:00

"Science, Health, and Healing" is about health preservation, through science-based nutrition, exercise, and spirituality. The show is hosted by Ali Majid, M.D. From listening to Dr. Majid, when he was a guest on "Take Charge of Your Health," I know listening to this show will be worthwhile.

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Monday and Tuesday, Noon to 1PM Eastern Time.
Listen to "Take Charge of Your Health". When the small window opens, select Open with Winamp from the dropdown box and click OK.

Dr. Ali Majid's website

How to Listen to Pure Planet's "The Health Discovery Show"

2006-09-07T13:56:00.000-04:00

The host of this show is Dave Sandoval, the CEO of Pure Planet and Founder of Platinum Health Products. Gary Null trusts Dave to find the best products and processing methods for his products. Dave uses the same care in selecting products and processing methods for Pure Planet. Dave has a vast knowledge of nutrition. He has been finding natural products, as good as, or better than supplements. These products could not be classified as vitamins, in case Codex puts vitamin prices out of sight and requiring a doctor's script. I've been using Pure Planet's Green Kamut for several weeks. This is the first time I could feel a big difference after taking a supplement. I'll give the details in my next posting.

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The show is on Thurdays, 1PM to 2PM Eastern Time. Instead of calling in, you must Email S'haDona Brewer at sbrewer@phporder.com to ask your question. They'll hold your Email until the following show if there isn't enough time to answer you on the show. You can Email her at any time. The show is now podcasts so you can save it at any time and listen later.

Podcasts of "Health Discovery Show" with David Sandoval & ShaDona Brewer. Just right click on the topic title next to the date of the show you would like to save and select Save As.

Platinum Health Products' website

Organic By Nature - Pure Planet's website Be sure to click on the "Newsletters" link, on the left side of the webpage, to read very interesting articles.

Gary Null: "You Need to Get Your Calcium & Magnesium from Supplements."

2006-09-05T15:19:00.000-04:00

Because you're probably not getting them from your diet, Gary Null recommends getting your calcium & magnesium from supplements. What prevents you from digesting the calcium & magnesium in your diet are:

Eating too fast - Food should be chewed until your food is the consistency of thick soup. Little chunks of food can't de digested in the intestines.
Eating too many combinations of foods, such as sugary food & fat.
Eating overcooked proteins - such as hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, and deep fried chicken or fish.

Gary recommends 1,000 mgs calcium with half as much magnesium.

Dr. Stephen Bittiker, on his show, has been recommending the Now Bone Strength to callers. Now Bone Strength contains Mycrocrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCHA), which is a highly absorbable Calcium and Phosphorus. It also contains Magnesium and Trace Minerals, as well as Vitamins C, D and K to aid in the synthesis and maintenance of bone tissue.

Now Foods, Bone Strength with Trace Minerals, 240 Capsules

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You With Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

Ten Reasons to Throw Out Your Microwave Oven

2006-08-24T12:01:00.000-04:00

Extracted from "The Hidden Hazards Of Microwave Cooking," by Anthony Wayne and Lawrence Newell, on Dr. Mercola's website.

From the conclusions of the Swiss, Russian and German scientific clinical studies, we can no longer ignore the microwave oven sitting in our kitchens. Based on this research, we will conclude this article with the following:

Continually eating food processed from a microwave oven causes long term - permanent - brain damage by "shorting out" electrical impulses in the brain [de-polarizing or de-magnetizing the brain tissue].
The human body cannot metabolize [break down] the unknown by-products created in microwaved food.
Male and female hormone production is shut down and/or altered by continually eating microwaved foods.
The effects of microwaved food by-products are residual [long term, permanent] within the human body.
Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all microwaved food is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down.
The minerals in vegetables are altered into cancerous free radicals when cooked in microwave ovens.
Microwaved foods cause stomach and intestinal cancerous growths [tumors]. This may explain the rapidly increased rate of colon cancer in America.
The prolonged eating of microwaved foods causes cancerous cells to increase in human blood.
Continual ingestion of microwaved food causes immune system deficiencies through lymph gland and blood serum alterations.
Eating microwaved food causes loss of memory, concentration, emotional instability, and a decrease of intelligence.

Have you tossed out your microwave oven yet?

After you throw out your microwave you can use a toaster oven as a replacement. It works well for most and is nearly as quick.

"Statin Drugs Are Deadly" - Gary Null

2006-08-23T14:12:00.000-04:00

Gary Null read from a Reuters report by Debra Sherman. Children as young as 10, with elevated cholesterol, are taking statin drugs along with their vitamins. Their poor diets of pizzas & burgers and lack of exercise is responsible for this. Gary added the following:

There has never been a long term study on what statin drugs would do to children.
Any parent, giving a statin drug to their child, should have to take classes in parenting.
All of these foods should be banned in schools.

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

Choose Your Supplement Company Wisely

2006-08-18T12:03:00.000-04:00

Debra Ray talked about a study done by ConsumerLab.com. They tested a number of valerian sleep products. Only 4 of the 14 sleep products tested, had the amount of valeric acid shown to be clinically effective. Of the 10 products that failed testing, 2 were contaminated with cadmium. ConsumerLab.com is only testing what is in a particular bottle. They are not certifying the company's manufacturing process. GMP (Good Manufaturing Practies) and USPC (United States Pharmacopeial Convention) do certify the company. With herbs, you really have to know the company. When buying an herb product, you need to know it's not contaminated and that it contains the active ingredient in which the study was done. Some St. John's Wort products are not made from the part of the plant that the study was done on. Debra Ray said these companies are GMP certified and there are others.

Enzymatic Therapy
Nature's Answer
Nature's Way
Now Foods
Pure Encapsulations

Study Finds How to Reduce Your Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk

2006-08-16T15:48:00.000-04:00

Debra Ray read from the Carotenoids & Age-Related Eye Disease Study. 1700 women, aged 50 to 79, participated in the study. The study took a look at how much lutein and zeaxanthin they got in their diet. The study concluded that the more lutein and zeaxanthin you're getting in your diet, the less the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. You can also supplement with lutein and zeaxanthin. Yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables contain lutein and zeaxanthin. Some examples are:

Eggs
Kale
Spinach
Turnips
Greens
Collard greens
Romaine lettuce
Broccoli
Zuchinni
Corn
Garden peas
Brussel sprouts

Type 2 Diabetics, in Chromium Picolinate Study, See Amazing Results

2006-08-11T14:00:00.000-04:00

Debra Ray read about a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study where all the participants were type 2 diabetics. 1,000 mgs of chromium picolinate was added to their daily diet. This supplement helped people in the study in:

Losing weight
Improving insulin sensitivity
Improving glucose control

The participants were patients whose diabetic medications did not work all that well.

Now Foods, Chromium Picolinate, 200 mcg, 250 Capsules

See my November 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Healthy Talk Radio with Debra Ray on LIME - "Healthy Living with a Twist".

Prescription Omacor Is Omega-3 Fish Oil

2006-08-08T16:26:00.000-04:00

Gary Null read summaries of many research articles on Omega-3 fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil and possibly from flax seed, walnut oil, and avacado oil was shown to:

Lower triglycerides
Reduce cardiac arithmea & sudden death from it
Slow plaque growth in your arteries
Inhibit cancer - especially prostate & breast cancer
Boost bone health
Reduce pain from arthritis

Gary suggests eating wild fish, not farm raised fish. He said Pacific Northwest salmon or Alaskan salmon are ok, but not North Atlantic salmon.

Prescription Omacor was approved by the FDA specifically for treating elevated triglycerides. Why would anyone buy prescription Omacor? The only reason Gary could think of, is that they don't know you can buy Omega-3 fish oil in the health food store. He said Omacor was about $128 for a bottle of 120 one gram capsules. At the link below, a bottle of 100, 200 mg, Omega-3 fish oil capsules (manufactured in Norway under strict quality standards) is about $5. Omacor is 5 times more concentrated than the oil at the link below. I'd rather have it as found in nature, especially since it costs over 5 times more for the prescription! Of course if your healthcare pays for it, we are all paying for it, while the drug companies make their vast profits. Dr. Stephen Bittiker said he thought that Omacor would not work as well because of what is done to the fish oil.

Now Foods Salmon Oil, 80 mg DHA/120 mg EPA, 100 Softgels

Update: August 1, 2007 - 1,000 mg capsules are now in stores. The excellent brand below has 650 mg of EPA and 450 of DHA per capsule. Omacor has 465 mg of EPA and 375 of DHA per capsule. Why pay 3 times more for less? Because your insurance covers Omacor? According to Dr. Stephen Bittiker, with what is done to the fish oil in Omacor, he doesn't believe that it will work.

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Lemon -- 1000 mg - 60 Softgels

See my January 26, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Gary Null Show.

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You With Dr. Stephen Bittiker.

DEA in Hairsprays, Hand Soaps, Shampoos, & Sunscreens Affects Memory Cells in Mice

2006-08-07T15:16:00.000-04:00

Dr. Steven Zeisel's work with mice, at the University of North Carolina, shows DEA (diethanolamine) robs the developing brain of memory cells. The evidence suggests DEA blocks the brain's ability to absorb choline, a nutrient that plays a crucial role in the brain's memory cell making process. The research focuses on the developing brain in the fetus - where choline has a big impact on memory cell development. Scientists say that since the adult brain is already developed, the DEA memory effect would probably be minimal in the adult brain. DEA is used as a wetting or thickening agent in hairsprays, hand soaps, shampoos, and sunscreens. More than 100,000 tons of DEA are sold in the United States each year.

DEA is also listed on labels as:

Lauramide diethanolamine
Coco Diethanolamide
Coconut oil amide of diethanolamine
Lauramide DEA
Lauric diethanolamide
Lauroyl diethanolamide
Lauryl diethanolamide.

Lew's Almond Corn Muffins - No Dairy, Sugar, or Yeast

2006-08-05T14:32:00.000-04:00

3/4 cup Garbanzo Bean Flour (if not available locally - Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Bean Flour online)
3/4 cup Cornmeal, Fine Grind (if not available locally - Bob's Red Mill Cornmeal, Fine Grind online)
3/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (if not available locally - Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour online)
3/4 cup Almond/Meal Flour (if not available locally - Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal/Flour online)
3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1&1/2 teaspoons Celtic Sea Salt
2 tablespoons Xylitol*
1&1/2 cups Unsweetened Organic Concord Grape Juice

*Xylitol is a Natural and Safe Sugar Substitute*

NOW Xylitol - 8 oz. - at the Lowest Price on the Net

Bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 12 regular sized muffins. Fill each baking cup to about 1/4" from the top with batter. These muffins will not rise as much as muffins made with double acting baking powder. I'd rather not use double acting baking powder because of the aluminum. The aluminum stops the rise until they are in the oven. Aluminum can cause Alzheimers, etc. If you put your muffins in the refrigerator, they will lose their freshness faster then leaving them out. If you want to keep your muffins longer than 2 days, freeze them within 24 hours, but allow them to cool first.

Note: Don't be surprised, like I was, when you check the muffins while they are baking and they are green. Cornmeal & almond flour are yellow and the grape juice is purple. Yellow and blue make green. They taste like the Spinach Feta bread made by Big Sky Bakery - very good.

Green Tea Inhibits Cancer of the Esophagus

2006-07-28T10:08:00.000-04:00

Esophageal cancer, associated with Barrett's esophagus, is most often caused by chronic irritation of the esophagus by gastric reflux, a backing up of acidic digestive juices. Barrett's esophagus is considered to be a precancerous condition. Some of the symptoms are heatburn and dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing). Dr. Howard Chang along with other medical researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System discovered that green tea has the ability to inhibit abnormal cell growth. According to Dr. Chang, "Research suggests that drinking green tea may be both a valuable chemopreventive therapy as well as a treatment for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Our results suggests that extracts in green tea may help to lower the prevalence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest growing cancers in Western countries."

Jarrow Formulas, Green Tea 5:1, 3.5 oz (100 g)

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Fermented Soy is a Much Healthier Alternative to Nonfermented Soy

2006-07-27T11:22:00.000-04:00

Nonfermented soy products contain phytic acid, which binds with certain nutrients, including iron, to inhibit their absorption. Fermented soy stops the effect of phytic acid and increases the availability of isoflavones. Nonfermented soy is not easily digested and can cause problems, such as interfering with thyroid function. Fermented soy is predigested by probiotic bacteria. This fermentation improves the digestibility of soy and promotes optimal immune function and intestinal health. Cooking or baking with fermented soy can deactivate the digestive emzymes. Since fermented soy contains naturally occuring phytoestrogens, do not take more than 2 servings a day and do not give to children under 12 years old.

Nonfermented soy products:

Soybeans - fresh green & whole dry
Soy Flour
Soy Milk
Soy Nuts
Soy Sprouts
Tofu

Fermented soy products:

Fermented Soy Milk
Fermented Tofu
Miso
Natto
Soy Sauces
Tempeh

Jarrow Formulas, Fermented Soy Essence, 16 Servings, 15.8 oz (448 g)

See my March 9, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Let's Talk Nutrition with Michael Garko, Ph.D.

Natural Migraine Headache Help from the Cleveland Clinic

2006-07-21T12:04:00.000-04:00

According to the Cleveland Clinic, migraines are most often caused by magnesium deficiency. Debra Ray said that magnesium citrate is a cheap and effective way to take magnesium. It's sold in a 10 fluid ounce bottle in most drug stores. Before a barium enema X-ray exam, you're told to drink an entire bottle of this stuff. According to Debra, you only need to take 2 tablespoons a day. She suggests taking it on an empty stomach, in 5 ounces of water. If you get diarrhea, you are taking too much. I can only take 1 tablespoon a day.

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Montmorency Tart Cherries: Anti-Aging, Arthritus, Gout, Headache, & Sleep Help

2006-07-19T15:22:00.000-04:00

Debra Ray was live at the Natural Products Association Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Laboratory nutraceutical evaluations show that Montmorency tart cherries have these great properties:

Contain significant levels of natural bioavailable melatonin. Melatonin is a very powerful antiinflammatory, antioxidant, & promotes sound sleep. If you've tried melatonin before, it may not have worked well because most melatonin supplements aren't bioavailable.
Contain SOD (super oxide dismutase), which act as super scavengers of dangerous free radicals, destroying them throughout the body. Highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values of any food. High-ORAC foods may slow aging.
Relieves the pain of Gout, Arthritis, and headache.

Two tablespoons of Montmorency tart cherry juice in 8 oz. water, lemonade, apple or orange juice, apple cider, rice or soy milk, or tea is recommended. The juice keeps in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months or in the freezer for 12 months.

Research & Recipe Brochures on Montmorency Tart Cherries & Juice

Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate from PurePlanet.com

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Ginkgo Biloba for Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears) Caused by Poor Circulation

2006-07-15T20:34:00.000-04:00

Tinnitus can be caused by:

Allergies
Damage to the nerves
Hardening of the bones in the ears
Poor circulation in the neck & head

If your Tinnitus is caused by poor circulation in the neck & head, a good standardized form of Ginkgo Biloba will help. Studies show that taking it 3 times a day will help to dilate the very small blood vessels that are blocked. Acupuncture can also help.

Now Foods, Ginkgo Biloba, 60 mg, 240 Capsules

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

How to Find Tuna With a Low Level of Mercury

2006-07-13T15:32:00.000-04:00

Deborah Ray read from a report by the Defenders of Wildlife. Defenders of Wildlife had 164 cans of tuna tested by a lab that has been used by the federal government.

Tuna from Asia had the lowest average levels of mercury
Tuna from Latin America had the highest mercury levels, with some exceeding the government limit of 1.0 parts per million
Average mercury content of U.S. tuna was generally lower than imported tuna

The FDA says it's safe to eat two meals a week of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury, such as canned light tuna, shrimp, salmon, pollock, and catfish (a total of 12 ounces). But the agency says to limit albacore, or "white," tuna to one meal per week (6 ounces) because it contains higher levels of mercury. Defenders of Wildlife said people should limit light tuna to one meal each week, instead of two, and avoid canned tuna that says it is imported from Latin America on the label.

When fisherman set nets where there see dolphins swimming, they tend to catch larger, more mature, tuna containing more mercury. To avoid this Defenders of Wildlife recommends dolphin-safe tuna - look for the seal on the can. I would suggest you click the link below and look at Appendix A (pages 26 to 30). Appendix A lists the mercury concentration results (Albacore & Light) by brand, country, type, and ppm from highest ppm to the lowest. Trader Joe's light, in water, Tongol tuna from Thailand was the lowest with 2 cans at .012 ppm, one at .014 ppm, and one at .017 ppm.

Is Our Tuna Family-Safe?/Mercury in America's Favorite Fish

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Mineral Miracle: Stopping Cartilage Loss & Inflammation Naturally

2006-07-12T14:38:00.000-04:00

Shari Lieberman, Ph.D, C.N.S., F.A.C.N., a guest on The Debra Ray Show, is the coauthor of this new book. The book is available in paperback, from Amazon with free shipping, for only $11.16. She said the book explains how the SierraSill mineral deposit can relieve joint pain and inflammation naturally. This naturally occurring blend of minerals has been found to act as a powerful anti-inflammatory. It can actually stop or slow down the loss of cartilage. The book also covers the basics of a healthy diet and exercise. Shari is the cohost of the "Take Charge of Your Health" show. See my April 13, 2006, posting - How to Listen to "Take Charge of Your Health" (Holistic/Nutritional).

Sierra Mountain Minerals, SierraSil, Joint Plus, 90 Capsules

Research Shows Antioxidants Reduce # & Severity of Migraines

2006-07-10T15:06:00.000-04:00

Debra Ray read parts of a study published in the Journal of Headache. The nutrients used you should be able to get from your diet, but you might not be getting them. The conclusion of the study was that if you take this small amount of supplements for 3 months, you reduce the number and severity of your migraines.

60 mg a day of Vitamin C
30 mg a day of Vitamin E
120 mg a day of Pycnogenol

Now Foods, Pycnogenol 30 mg, 150 Capsules

See my January 28, 2005, posting - How to Listen to The Debra Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio. Debra Ray's radio and streaming audio health show has been bringing researched health information to listeners since 1982.

Fish Oil Treats ADHD Better Than Ritalin - Without Side Effects

2006-07-04T11:36:00.000-04:00

A study by the University of Adelaide in Australia found that fish oil more effectively improves the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without any of the side effects of drugs like Ritalin. Side effects of drugs like Ritalin include:

insomnia
changes in personality
cardiotoxicity
heart attack
stroke
sudden death

At the bottom of the webpage below, you can read Dr. Mercola's guidelines to follow for ADHD. The guidelines are are at the bottom of Dr. Mercloa's Comment - "Why treat millions of ADHD kids with drugs more powerful than cocaine when a simple food change is far more effective? ... the answer is simply one word -- money."

Fish Oil Treats ADHD Better Than Ritalin by Dr. Joseph Mercola

See my March 9, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Let's Talk Nutrition with Michael Garko, Ph.D.