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2009-07-Members Alert

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July 2009 PDF

And another thing…

…Once and for all, let’s put to rest the myth that eggs raise cholesterol. For most people, that simply isn’t the case. UK researchers recently evaluated a variety of egg nutrition studies and found that the misconception that eggs raise cholesterol levels is based on out-of-date evidence. here’s how HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., explained it in the e-Alert: “The studies on cholesterol/eggs and heart disease were done using powdered eggs! However, there is a familial hypercholesterolemia where some have to ease up on egg intake, but primarily the problem has always been oxidized cholesterol – cholesterol heated and exposed to air for an extended period…not an issue in a real egg, where the yolk sac insulates the cholesterol from oxidation.”

…Time to dispel another myth: The life-saving reputation of mammography is overstated. Radiologist John Keen, M.D., compared survival percentages (with and without screening), relative risk reduction based on randomized mammography trials, and a 15-year cumulative breast cancer mortality program. Assessment of the data showed that if 1,000 women at age 50 each get a yearly mammogram for 15 years, only about two lives will be saved. One of Dr. Keen’s primary problems with recommending such widespread screening is the high risk of false positive results, which prompt unnecessary follow up mammograms, ultrasound tests, and biopsies.

And, in case you didn’t see it in the e-Alert…

…All men who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs need to be aware of a new study that confirms a little-known side effect of this class of drugs: Use of statins may artificially lower levels of prostate-specific antigen in healthy patients as well as patients who may have prostate cancer, adding further confusion to an already confusing prostate cancer detection tool. Although PSA readings are not entirely reliable, many doctors monitor male patients’ PSA levels to determine the possible presence of prostate cancer, and sometimes make biopsy recommendations based on just one PSA test.

…The FDA recently set requirements for new warning labels for two types of over-the-counter drugs that are quite dangerous when not used as directed. Makers of acetaminophen products will be required to put warnings about potential liver toxicity on the front outside packaging and on container labels – a move that will help people avoid fatal overdoses by mixing different types of medications that contain acetaminophen. And drug makers who produce aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAID products will have to meet a similar requirement, warning consumers of the risk of NSAID-related gastrointestinal bleeding. Drug makers must comply by April 2010.

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Cesium Chloride, The Wolfe Clinic. Ph (800)592-9653 or (250)765-1824; www.thewolfeclinic.com/cesium.html. Call the clinic for more information and pricing.

Femmenessence, Natural Health International. Ph (415)243-9991 or (888)668-3661; www.naturalhi.com. One box is US$34.99. Special introductory offer for HSI members: Buy two, get one free when you mention HSI (phone orders only). All first-time orders get free shipping.

Leg Relaxer, Nature’s Rite. Ph (800) 991-7088; www.natures-rite-remedies.com.  A 3 oz. roll-on bottle is US$14.95. HSI members receive $5.00 off with the online coupon code HN001.

Tomorrow’s Cancer Cures Today, Health Sciences Institute. Ph (800)682-3572. The book costs US$39.95 plus shipping. Ask for code G650K501.

References

The metal that shrinks tumors within weeks—your blood will actually REPEL cancer
1 Brewer, A. Keith. (1984) The high pH therapy for cancer, tests on mice and humans. Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior 12(supp. 1): 1-5.
2 “Cesium chloride: Alternative cancer treatment.” Alternative Cancer Treatments: Comparison and Testing. http://alternativecancer.us.
3 “Liquid Cesium Chloride / DMSO – Directly Targets and Kills Cancer Cells and Stops Pain.” Alternative Cancer Treatment. Puna Wai Ora Mind-Body Center. http://www.alternative-cancer-care.com.
4 Howenstine, James. (2004) Use of cesium chloride to cure malignancies. Newswithviews.com.
5 “Cesium Chloride.” Making Treatment Decisions. American Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.org.

Forget dangerous HRT…
You can balance your hormones safely and naturally—without adding a single hormone to your body
1 Hudson, Tori. (2008/2009) Maca: New insights on an ancient plant. Integrative Medicine 7(6): 54-57.
2 “Femmenessence (Maca-GO) balances hormonal fluctuation for menopause sufferers with all-natural alternative to HRT.” Medical News Today. 16 January 2008.
3 Carter, Ronald. (2008) Clinical effects of a proprietary, standardized, concentrated, organic Lepidium peruvianum formulation (Maca-GO) as an alternative to HRT. Natural Health International.
4 Meissner, H.O. (2005) Hormone-balancing and pharmacological effects of therapeutic doses of Lepidium peruvianum (Maca-GO) in postmenopausal women. Menopause 12(6).
5 Meissner, H.O. (2006) Therapeutic effects of Lepidium peruvianum chacon (pre-gelatinized maca) used as a non-hormonal alternative to HRT in perimenopausal women – clinical pilot study. IJBS 2(2).

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