Risk of a Mammogram
While the controversy over mammograms continues to rage, I’m frequently asked my opinion on this topic. I am sure that whatever my position is on this controversy, it can be refuted from the medical literature. There are literally thousands of medical articles defending or offending either side. This situation is similar to that of cholesterol [...]
read moreScripture Prescriptions
When you are… Angry Confused Depressed Deserted by loved ones Discouraged Fearful In doubt about God In financial trouble In need of peace Physically sick Troubled Angry Jam 1:19, 20 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s [...]
read moreAdverse Drug Reactions: How Serious Is the Problem and How Often and Why Does It Occur?
Although some adverse drug reactions are not very serious, others cause the death, hospitalization, or serious injury of more than 2 million people in the United states each year, including more than 100,000 fatalities. In fact, adverse drug reactions are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Most of the time, [...]
read moreAbout the Swine Flu
Thank you for asking my opinion about the Swine flu epidemic. As far as science is concerned, I have only the opinions of the experts. The vice president says to avoid airplanes, and Dr. Mark from New Brownfels says it has crossed the WHO pandemic threshold. Everyone has an opinion. The truth, however, will set you free. The [...]
read moreCrohn's Disease
We have successfully treated many cases of Crohn’s by using the methods described below. Normally we do a blood food allergy test and a comprehensive stool analysis besides the routine lab to determine the root cause of the problem. Description Crohn’s Disease is a severe form of Colitis that involves chronic Inflammation of any part [...]
read moreLab Test Explanations
CBC (Complete Blood Count) Complete Blood Count is an essential test for almost all patients. It detects anemia, infections, leukemia, mononucleosis, and many other diseases. A complete blood count includes the following tests: White blood count: Determination of the number of white cells in a measured volume (usually a cubic millimeter). There are several different types of white blood cells; they [...]
read moreHyperlipidemia
Cholesterol is a major component of plaques in arteries. Lowering cholesterol decreases its accumulation in arteries and will decrease the size of plaques and frequency of heart attack. Most plaques are asymptomatic before heart attack – even when the vessel is > 50% occluded. Cholesterol is divided into types: the “bad” cholesterol (LDL, VLDL or [...]
read moreEczema
Eczema is a skin ailment involving superficial inflammation of the skin mainly affecting the epidermis. It is characterized by itching with a red rash often accompanied by small blisters that may weep and become infected. We have successfully treated many cases of Eczema by using diet and the methods described below. We often treat for [...]
read moreFlax Seeds – Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Ground Flax Seeds Flax Seeds alleviate disorders of the Colon (according to folklore). Flax Seeds (2 – 3 teaspoons of ground Flax Seeds meal consumed with water) prevent and alleviate Constipation. Flax Seeds improve Digestion Flax Seeds may retard the progression of Hair Loss in people with Male Pattern Baldness (due to [...]
read moreDMSA Info
About DMSA DMSA is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement that provides succinate, a substance found in every cell of the body. What it DMSA does DMSA helps the body rid itself of harmful minerals and metals, and it has been used in many studies in adults and children. Potential risks and benefits The vast majority of [...]
read moreCFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Definition Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is defined as debilitating fatigue and associated symptoms lasting at least 6 months and primarily affecting women. Although there is no known cure for this illness, prognosis for patients is usually good through the treatment of symptoms. Preliminary studies also indicate that there may be a genetic predisposition to CFS. [...]
read moreCFS and Epstein Barr Virus
The following is modified from “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” authored by Michael T. Murray and published by Prima Publishing. CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) & Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Many research studies have focused on identifying an infectious agent as the cause of CFS. While still controversial, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has emerged as the leading culprit. [...]
read moreDeprenyl
Deprenyl has produced dramatic life extension effects in animals, but we are fairly certain that deprenyl alone will not do as well in humans. The reason for this is that in rats, the elevation of monoamine oxidase (MAO) plays a greater role in the aging process than in humans. Deprenyl is a potent, selective inhibitor [...]
read moreDiet – Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet Basic Fat Burning Soup Recipe 6 Large Green Onions 2 Green Peppers 1 or 2 Large Cans of Tomatoes 1 Bunch of Celery 1 Large Head of Cabbage 1 Pkg. Lipton Onion Soup Mix Season with salt, pepper , curry, parsley, etc. if desired – -or bouillon and a bunch [...]
read moreHerbal Hair Oil
Neem is an age-old Ayurvedic remedy used to maintain healthy hair; it helps to strengthen, stimulate growth, and soothe the scalp. Keratin proteins of the hair follicle are fortified, resulting in strong, resilient, shiny locks, while circulation at the scalp is stimulated, encouraging healthy hair growth. Neem is soothing to the skin, and promotes a [...]
read moreGout, Gouty Arthritis, High Uric Acid
Dr. Manso used to suffer from Gout himself, but has been free from the illness for 20 years. We treat Gout with diet, controlling the PH (acidity) of the body, and sometimes using prescription meds such as Colchicine, Zyloprim (Allopurinol) or Probenecid (Benemid). Uric acid is stored in the joints and tissues of the body, [...]
read moreHeat Illness Prevention
U.S. Department of Health And Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. Historically, from 1979 to 1999, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period, more people in this country died from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. [...]
read moreAging and Disease
Role of Heavy Metals in Diseases and Aging Research Confirms Benefits of Chelation with EDTA by Ward Dean, MD In the two previous issues of Vitamin Research News, both intravenous chelation therapy with EDTA were discussed. EDTA is a synthetic amino acid food preservative that has been used for nearly 50 years to clinically treat [...]
read moreHair Loss: A Growing Concern
Introduction There are many reasons why hair loss occurs, including nutrient excesses and deficiencies, impaired circulation and hormonal imbalances. Let us begin by describing the structure and growth of hair. The Structure of the Hair Hair is a connective tissue composed of strands of protein. These are linked, or crosslinked in various ways. The type [...]
read moreColchicine
Intravenous and oral colchicine is an invaluable treatment modality for people suffering from sciatica or chronic low back pain. Patients that have had sciatica for years despite seeing numerous specialists have experienced complete and permanent pain relief with as little as two intravenous colchicine treatments. Below we have included a comprehensive article on colchicine published [...]
read moreDHEA
!–StartFragment–> The DHEA hormone remains at low levels throughout a child’s life until age 7 at which time the DHEA level will start climbing. The hormone will peak at its maximum by the time a human being is between 20 and 30 years old for an adult male and it peaks at about age 32 [...]
read moreFibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Fibromyalgia is one of the more common problems seen in a general family medical practice. It is characterized by muscle pain, which may be generalized, and tender points, which are localized to known specific locations. Unlike arthritis, no inflammation is present and joints are not directly affected. The associated pain may cause aching or burning [...]
read moreCholesterol: Foods that help
The following fruits and vegetables help lower cholesterol: Apples Apricots Barley Beans Brown rice Brewer’s yeast Carrots Corn Cherries Figs Fenugreek Garlic Guava Grapefruit Greens Kiwi Mangoes Nuts Oat bran Okra Onions Oranges Pineapple Prunes Pumpkin Squash Soy Sweet potatoes Wheat germ
read moreLithium
Lithium Carbonate is a natural salt that is dug out of the ground (dirt), and is very similar to table salt. During the late 19th Century, French doctors noticed that the people who dug salt in the salt mines had very few mental problems. They discovered that it was their exposure to Lithium that accounted [...]
read moreDiet – The Hallelujah Diet
by Rev. George H. Malkmus People often ask me, “What do you eat?” Here is my answer: Breakfast One tablespoon of BARLEYGREEN* powder either dry and let it dissolve in my mouth or in a couple ounces of distilled water at room temperature. That is usually all I have until noon! If I do get [...]
read moreBrain Aging
Thousands of published studies show that brain aging can be controlled, at least in part. Some of these studies demonstrate a preventive effect, whereas others show a benefit in reversing the cognitive impairment caused by normal aging or by a specific disease of aging, such as stroke. Aging precipitates a progressive decline in overall cognitive [...]
read moreCanker Sores: 13 Cures to a Pesky Problem
Floyd Bob has a bad mouth. He eats his pizza so hot the mozzarella melts his soft palate. He loves to suck on lemon drops that etch the lining of his cheeks. When he has to think real hard (that’s often, because to Floyd Bob, every day is a brand-new day), he chomps down on [...]
read moreDepression: Nutritional Causes
Mental depression is one of the most common complaints noted in doctor’s offices. Depression can cause loss of productivity, family discord and at times even suicide. While depression can certainly have psychological causes, our experience indicates that a surprisingly large percentage of depression today is associated with nutritional imbalances. Nutritionally related depression responds exceptionally well [...]
read moreMercury and the Heart
Mercury is a potent metabolic poison; it harms any living cell or process. Although mercury is found in many forms, they all have the same effect once they get in the body and reach the cells. The toxic potential of the various forms depends on their ability to enter the body. The most toxic forms [...]
read moreArthritis (Rheumatoid) and Fasting
In Europe, especially Scandinavian countries, the view that short periods of fasting and even vegetarian diets are beneficial in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is becoming increasingly popular and has become an everyday topic of conversation among patients with inflammatory joint disease. Previous published studies claim to show that fasting may have positive effects on [...]
read moreCandida
Candida albicans is one of 70 different species of Candida yeast. The term Candidiasis is applied to excessive proliferation of Candida albicans in the mouth, esophagus, intestines or vagina. Systemic Candidiasis involves the over-proliferation of Candida albicans throughout the body. Candida albicans is also known as: candidiasis, candidosis, monilia, moniliasis, oilomycosis, thrush, thrush fungus, vaginal [...]
read moreHomeopathy: What is it?
Homeopathy is a form of medicine that differs greatly from conventional Western medicine. It was founded in the 19th century by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann who believed in the theory that “like cures like”. He stated simply that “what in large amounts might cause a particular set of symptoms to occur would, in small amounts, actually [...]
read moreInsomnia: Causes and Correction
Today the inability to sleep plagues millions of Americans. Sleeping pills, including tranquilizers, represent the most prescribed group of medications in America. Rather than simply treating the symptom, nutritional research reveals that biochemical causes of insomnia can be addressed by nutritional therapy, often resulting in permanent alleviation of sleep difficulties. A key to correction is [...]
read moreHow to Destroy Your Health
Get emotional and excited over every trifling occurrence, especially if it is no concern of yours. Eat and drink indiscriminately. Your stomach is only a sink, anyway, and being made of cast iron, will stand anything. Cut down your sleep. This is an excellent way to undermine the nervous system. Never relax. That would give [...]
read moreAllergy Plan
We view allergies as a symptom not an illness. Allergies are due to one or more of the following problems: Adrenal gland weakness Excess histamine intake Deficient histamine elimination Immune system dysfunction Abnormal bacterial balance in the gastrointestinal tract (dysbiosis) Our approach to the treatment of allergies consists of determining which ones of the problems [...]
read moreDepression Criteria
You feel sad, scared, or empty for weeks or months at a time. You feel down-hearted, blue and sad. You feel that you can’t help yourself get better. You feel hopeless or guilty. Morning is when you feel the best. You can’t keep your mind on anything for a long time. You have trouble making [...]
read moreCancer Plan – Stress
The following supplements are known to strengthen the immune system: Beta-carotine: 10,000 units: Powerful antioxidant that destroys free radicals. Coenzyme-Q10: 100 MG daily: Improves cellular oxygenation. Garlic capsule: 2 capsules 3 times daily: Enhances immune function, increases the white blood count. Germanium: 200 mg daily: Improves cellular oxygenation, deterring cancer growth. A potent immunostimulant. Aids [...]
read moreCaffeine: A Common Culprit
In my practice I have found caffeine to be the culprit in many cases of fatigue, nervousness, stress, and “arthritis”. Caffeine in coffee, tea, and soft drinks is often responsible for the drained, tired feeling that many people have. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands and gives us a quick burst of energy, the price we [...]
read moreCancer – Breast
Monthly blood testing for breast cancer patients is mandatory. Every patient responds differently to both conventional and alternative cancer therapies. The results of blood tests provide critically important data to evaluate the effectiveness of whatever therapies are being used. The blood tests commonly used by doctors to evaluate progression or regression of breast cancer are [...]
read moreAutoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the body’s immune responses being directed against its own tissues, resulting in inflammation and destruction. A wide range of degenerative diseases are caused as a result. Immune dysfunction can cause immune responsive cells to attack the linings of the joints, resulting in rheumatoid arthritis, or prompt defectively functioning immune cells [...]
read moreAllergy Update – Food
Asthma, Migraine Headaches and Milk Allergy in Lactase-Deficient Patients In this study from the Emergency Department and Neurology Unit of the Central Emek Hospital, Afula, Israel 48 patients suffering from nonseasonal asthma and migraines participated involving a trial of a cow’s milk protein-free diet. 22 nonseasonal asthmatic patients agreed to dietary therapy for their condition. [...]
read moreArthritis, A Metabolic Approach
Arthritis is not, in a true sense, a disease, but rather a symptom of inflamed joints, the cause of which can be due to a variety of factors. First of all, an extensive range of nutrient deficiencies and excesses are involved in the causation of joint problems. Commonly involved nutrient deficiencies are calcium, magnesium, sodium, [...]
read moreEstrace
The following information is taken from Estrace’s package insert: Introduction This leaflet describes when and how to use estrogens, and the risks and benefits of estrogen treatment. Estrogens have important benefits but also some risks. You must decide, with your doctor, whether the risks to you of estrogen use are acceptable because of their benefits. [...]
read morePremarin
ESTROGENS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO INCREASE THE RISK OF ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMA. Three independent, case-controlled studies have reported an increased risk of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women exposed to exogenous estrogens for more than one year. This risk was independent of the other known risk factors for endometrial cancer. These studies are further supported by the [...]
read moreCholesterol: Ways to Stay on the Low Side
It’s not bad enough that your cheeks are chubby and your waist’s a tad wide. Now your doctor says that even your blood is too fat! Well, that’s not exactly what he said, but he might as well have. When your cholesterol levels are high, you’ve got too much of a mushy, yellow, fat-related substance [...]
read moreLow-Dose Naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone holds great promise for the millions of people worldwide facing a possible death sentence from virtually incurable cancers and other diseases. In the developing world, LDN could provide the first low-cost, easy to administer, and side-effect-free therapy for HIV/AIDS. Naltrexone itself was approved by the FDA in 1984 in a 50mg dose for [...]
read moreSmoothies
Drinking a healthy smoothie a day will be a tremendous boost to most peoples’ well being. In order for the smoothie program to be successful it must meet at least the following criteria: It must be easy. It must be quick. It must be economical. It must taste great. If you follow these instructions, all [...]
read morePremature Ejaculation – Causes
Magnesium in human semen: possible role in premature ejaculation Although magnesium is involved in many biological process and it is found higher levels in semen than serum, its role in human semen has not been elucidated. This investigation was conducted to evaluate the relationship between premature ejaculation and the levels of seminal magnesium. The levels of magnesium, [...]
read moreChelation Procedures
What to expect from your chelation treatment at The Whole Health Center: We give Chelation via an I.V. drip in your arm. The drip usually lasts from 1 to 2 hours, and is usually painless. You will be reclining in a “Lazy Boy” during the I.V. You may nap, read, work on your laptop, walk around, and go [...]
read morePSA (High) – Protocol
“Eat to live” diet by Dr. Furhman. Combination of Zinc, Saw Palmetto and Lyicopene. Antibiotics for 3 weeks (Minocycline or Bactrim). Repeat PSA. Increased sexual activities.
read moreHypertension – Recommendations
A salt-free diet is essential for lowering blood pressure. Eliminate all salt from your diet. Read all labels carefully and avoid those food products that have “soda, sodium or the symbol Na.” Some foods and food additives that should be avoided on a low-salt diet include monosodium glutamate, baking soda, canned vegetables, commercially prepared foods, [...]
read moreHypertension – The Metabolic Aspects
Hypertension has many causes. It is known in medicine that under the classification of “essential hypertension” there are different types of conditions. Some cases of hypertension are “labile” or erratic, while other cases are chronic. Some individuals respond favorably to a reduction in salt intake, or weight reduction, while other cases fail to respond. Utilizing [...]
read moreAbortion in America – A Statistical View
Number of reported legal abortions for selected years between 1972 and 1992 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Abortion Surveillance Report, May 3, 1996: 1972 — 586,760 1973 — 615,831 1976 — 988,267 1980 — 1,297,606 1985 — 1,328,570 1987 — 1,353,671 1989 — 1,396,658 1990 — 1,429,577 1991 — 1,388,937 [...]
read moreRejuvelac: Friendly Bacteria
What are “friendly bacteria?” Friendly bacteria live in our intestines, especially our colons and do much to keep us healthy. They have antibiotic effects, antiviral effects, antifungal effects, anticancer effects, are involved in vitamin and nutrient synthesis, and aid in digestion. When we do not have enough friendly bacteria, the harmful bacteria, yeast and parasites [...]
read moreALERT: You need to know...
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