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Iron deficiency may impair cognitive function

November 20, 2001 A new study reveals that a mild iron deficiency - well short of anemia - may be all that's needed to impair cognitive function. Unfortunately, the study also suggests that an iron supplement will turn things around... Read More >

Categories: anemia cognitive function folic acid iron deficiency iron supplements

FDA looking for even more control over our health choices

November 18, 2001 Compounding pharmacists can reformulate drugs with expired patents, deliver medications in alternate forms, remove allergy-inducing dyes and fillers, and resolve hundreds of other obstacles that can get in the way of following the prescriptions you need. For many, compounding pharmacy provides a life-saving service... Read More >

Categories: alternative medicine compounding pharmacists drug approval FDA

Headlines don’t tell the real blood pressure risk

November 13, 2001 Low blood pressure can be a warning sign of a whole host of serious health concerns. People who have low blood pressure shouldn't be celebrating - they should be asking their doctors WHY they have it and doing something about it immediately... Read More >

Categories: arjuna blood pressure

HSI panelist shares even more risks from antidepressants

November 9, 2001 Before he is even formally introduced, the newest member of the Health Sciences Institute panel of experts, Richard P. Cohan, D.D.S. is already making an impact. He read last week's e-Alert on SSRI anti-depressants, and how they can increase your risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Then he immediately wrote to... Read More >

Categories: antidepressants Laclede Pharmaceutical's Biotene products mouth dryness risks xerostomia Yerba Santa

Why take formulas instead of single herbs?

November 1, 2001 The simple fact is, herbs work better in combination than they do alone. Dr. Linda Page, noted classical herbalist, gives several reasons for this... Read More >

Categories: combination Crystal Star Herbal Nutrition Dr. Linda Page herbs nl-2001-11
Newsletter Issue: November 2001

Common drug for RA and Crohn’s carries significant risks

November 1, 2001 The two letters are eerily similar. Both bear the circular logo of the pharmaceutical company, Centocor. Both carry dates in October 2001. Both are addressed to "Dear Healthcare Professional," followed by a heading in large, bold, capital letters: IMPORTANT DRUG WARNING. And there's one more important commonality: both contain information... Read More >

Categories: congestive heart failure Crohn's disease inflammation infliximab Remicade rheumatoid arthritis tuberculosis

Can age-related hearing loss be reversed?

November 1, 2001 Can age-related hearing loss be reversed? My hearing seems to be deteriorating almost daily. Why is it going downhill so fast, and are there any supplements that could help? -W. Fromm Anaheim, California The medical term for age-related hearing loss is presbycusis. This is a general term that doesn’t really... Read More >

Categories: hearing loss nl-2001-11 periwinkle plant VincaHear vinpocetine
Newsletter Issue: November 2001

Getting around the 800-pound gorillas

October 25, 2001 A lot of us, even those of us who have been successfully using complementary and alternative medicine for years, seem to have this problem. I've searched for a family doctor in my area who is well versed in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and willing to listen to new ideas.... Read More >

Categories: acupuncture alternative health care alternative medicine CAM chiropractic complementary medicine family doctors herbal medicine homeopathy naturopathy

Study proves supplements can save your sight

October 18, 2001 Many of the signs of aging just make us feel old - graying hair, deepening "laugh lines," mild forgetfulness. But without question, one of the most debilitating - and daunting - conditions we face as we get older is age-related macular degeneration or AMD, the leading cause of vision loss... Read More >

Categories: Age-Related Eye Disease Study age-related macular degeneration AMD antioxidants blindness sight supplements vision loss vison zinc

Common pain killers linked to hearing loss

October 12, 2001 Doctors at the House Ear Institute (HEC) in L.A. are reporting on a disturbing trend: dozens of patients on Vicodin are experiencing sudden hearing loss... Read More >

Categories: addiction antiobiotics Chuchuhuasi hearing loss opiates PainAway prolonged painkiller use Vicodin willow bark extract

Ultra H-3 eases depression, arthritis, and fibromyalgia

October 1, 2001 Product Update Ultra H-3 eases depression, arthritis, and fibromyalgia For 13 years, Guy Meiners struggled with swollen ankles and pain caused by his rheumatoid arthritis-symptoms that often grew so severe they made walking difficult. After reading about H-3 Plus (now called Ultra H-3) in HSI Members Alert last December, Meiners... Read More >

Categories: age spots bilberry depression ginkgo biloba nl-2001-10 sex life Ultra H-3
Newsletter Issue: October 2001
Allan Spreen, M.D.
Dr. Allan Spreen, Chief Medical Advisor

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