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Could the treatment for incurable diseases (like Alzheimer’s and MS) be hidden inside a cure for the common cold?

March 15, 2012 And it all started with what was then considered an impossible goal. More than 20 years ago, Dr. Juan Hancke, a forward-thinking Chilean scientist, was recruited to Sweden by a pharmaceutical company. His mission: to discover a cure for the common cold. He did just that...as HSI first told you... Read More >

Categories: Alzheimer's Disease fighting Alzheimer’s disease MS sufferers multiple sclerosis nl-2012-04 ParActin peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors gamma PPARγ reduce pain for rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritis
Newsletter Issue: April 2012

Mainstream medicine reached two enormous and shameful milestones in 2011

December 29, 2011 As for mainstream medicine, 2011 brought two huge milestones -- marking the end of two eras that prompted plenty of outrage. As I mentioned just a few days ago, Merck executives have agreed to pay out nearly $1 billion in civil and criminal fines to finally settle the deadly controversy... Read More >

Categories: autism children cholesterol dentures DNA heart attack heart conditions kidney function Lipitor Medicare Merck muscle damage Pfizer stroke vaccines Vioxx zinc Zocor

How do you get kids hooked on drugs for life? Test their cholesterol at age 9

December 5, 2011 "Be happy you're young. When you get to be my age you can't get through the day without your pills." That mindset about drug dependency still holds true for a lot of seniors. That alone is bad enough. But what's really deeply disturbing is when we see our government happily... Read More >

Categories: blood tests chewable statin children drug companies drug dependency high cholesterol lifelong medication overtreatment pills

You’ll never guess who’s touting the beneficial effects of glucosamine

November 22, 2011 If I told you that a company was spending marketing and PR dollars to fight for the right to explain the beneficial effects of glucosamine -- the natural supplement that helps rebuild cartilage and provide support for healthy, flexible joints -- who would you think I was talking about? ...How... Read More >

Categories: FDA glucosamin joints Merck natural supplement normal joint health prescription drugs rebuild cartilage Seven Seas

Acupuncture is a mysterious healing method, but the results are real

November 15, 2011 If you want to start a conversation that makes people hot under, over and all around the collar, just start talking about natural medicine. And to ratchet up the drama, bring in two articulate, intelligent doctors who cover the opposite ends of the spectrum, from integrative medicine practitioner on one... Read More >

Categories: acupuncture health problems natural medicine osteoarthritis Pain pain relief

Beware patient advocacy websites – there’s a lot of drug money hidden there

October 10, 2011 You, a friend, someone is diagnosed with a disease. So you head straight to the Internet looking for information. What's the first thing you'll find... Read More >

Categories: Alastair Kent American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Barbara Mintzes Cancer conflicts of interest corporations diagnosed disease drug companies Glaxo heart disease internet Merck patient advocacy sites patient groups patient organization websites patient services Pfizer strings attached type 2 diabetes Vioxx

When doctors start prescribing, side effects (and kidney risks) begin to add up

September 20, 2011 Would you like to go for a ride on the prescription drug roller coaster? No? I don't blame you -- I wouldn't either. But millions of patients do, whether they really want to or not. Their doctors prescribe a drug for this and a drug for that, and pretty soon... Read More >

Categories: acute interstitial nephritis acute kidney failure Arthritis bone fracture risk calcium-rich foods cholesterol lowering statin drugs dialysis drug drug roller coaster heartburn high cholesterol kidney damage kidney threats kidneys moderate-to-severe kidney impairment National Kidney Foundation osteoporosis post-menopausal PPI drugs prescription drug progressive kidney damage Reclast side effects unexpected interactions vitamin d weight-bearing exercises zoledronic acid Zometa

HSI Exclusive: Clinical Trial opportunity for HSI members with arthritis

September 15, 2011 If you suffer from the debilitating pain of osteoarthritis, Ostinol™ Bone and Cartilage Stimulating Proteins may be the answer. This amazing natural product contains the only proteins proven to “turn on” stems cells which grow cartilage, and naturally protects the body against inflammation—so people report feeling better in just days... Read More >

Categories: Clinical Trial opportunity nl-2011-10 osteoarthritis Ostinol Ostinol™ Bone and Cartilage Stimulating Proteins ZyCal Bioceuticals
Newsletter Issue: October 2011

Women, beware the coming hype about a “miracle” breast cancer prevention drug

September 12, 2011 Breast cancer researchers were celebrating and high-fiving like crazy over a drug that appears to help prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women. AND it appears to have minimal side effects. Now that's truly amazing! In fact, it sounds too good to be true. And you know what that means: It's... Read More >

Categories: Aromasin Arthritis back pain breast cancer breast cancer drug breast cancer prevention diarrhea Exemestane hot flashes insomnia menopausal women menopause post-menopausal women side effects women

Acetaminophen overuse might put your brain in as much risk as your liver

September 1, 2011 It's dangerous and unnecessary and I won't allow any products with it in my house. Sure, that could be food coloring, hydrogenated oils, HFCS or any number of poisons the mainstream defends at all costs. But if you know me at all, you know I'm talking about acetaminophen... Read More >

Categories: acetaminophen Alzheimer's Disease arthritis patients brain brain neurons free radical activity inflammation Johnson & Johnson liver damage nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) omega 3 fatty acids over-the-counter products overdoses painkillers Tylenol

How to avoid osteoarthritis: Smoke cigarettes for a half-century

August 11, 2011 Several studies have revealed a link between cigarette smoking and reduced risk of osteoarthritis. Researchers don't yet know how this happens, but apparently, there's some component of cigarettes or maybe some aspect of a smoker's lifestyle that may actually help maintain cartilage volume... Read More >

Categories: Cancer cigarette smoking cigarettes heart disease hips knees loss of cartilage in the joints maintain cartilage volume obesity osteoarthritis reduced risk of osteoarthritis repeated strenuous activity smoking stay slim total joint replacement
Allan Spreen, M.D.
Dr. Allan Spreen, Chief Medical Advisor

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