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Fear the turtle

March 24, 2003 Last month I sent you an e-Alert ("Graceful Aging" 2/27/03) about the dramatic anti-aging benefits that DHEA supplements can provide... Read More >

Categories: 7-Keto DHEA anti-aging and DHEA boost immune system with 7-Keto DHEA DHEA controlled substance DHEA supplements

Breaking even

March 17, 2003 And the wrinkle that makes this situation a potential problem is that oncologists typically charge patients far higher amounts than they pay for the drugs. This practice even has a name: it's known as "chemotherapy concession... Read More >

Categories: costs of cancer therapy doctors overcharge for cancer therapy high cost cancer therapy pricey cancer therapy

Recommended dosages of vitamins and supplements

March 7, 2003 "I am thoroughly confused by all the different advice about recommended dosages of vitamins and supplements. Looks to me as everyone out there is pushing his own agenda (plus what sells)! So many experts, so many opinions... Read More >

Categories: dosage supplements vitamin

"Re-set" your immune system to eliminate allergies, eczema, asthma, and more

March 1, 2003 “Re-set” your immune system to eliminate allergies, eczema, asthma, and more When you think of allergies, you may only think of common symptoms like skin rashes and itchiness, swelling, and a runny nose. But now we know that chronic allergic diseases run the gamut from skin conditions (like eczema) to... Read More >

Categories: allergic response antigens immune system nl-2003-03 omega-3 essential fatty acids Perilla extract
Newsletter Issue: March 2003

Urban legend

February 24, 2003 Can coughing help you survive a heart attack... Read More >

Categories: coughing heart attack urban legend

In the clear

February 19, 2003 The Red Cross attempts to make automated external defibrillators available in public places such as airports as well as in homes. These devices are expected to save more lives during cardiac related emergencies... Read More >

Categories: AED automated external defibrillator effectiveness of automated external defibrillators Red Cross and defibrillators training for automated external defibrillators

A healthy dose of vitamin E

February 5, 2003 "In your Dec 10 e-Alert ("Over The Wave") you wrote about the benefits of selenium and recommended an intake of around 200 mcg per day. In your Dec 18 e-Alert ("Mineral With Muscle") you wrote about the synergistic effect between selenium and vitamin E. What daily dosage would you recommend... Read More >

Categories: antioxidants selenium vitamin E

Jekyll and Hyde

January 16, 2003 Can an herbal supplement do harm? If misused - yes. As an e-Alert reader you already know this. But the general public still seems shocked to find out that "natural," and "herbal" are not necessarily synonyms for "perfectly safe."... Read More >

Categories: abuse controversy dangers drug interactions ephedra misuse

Limits on iodine

January 16, 2003 How much iodine is too much? That question comes from an HSI member named Sharon who wants a little more information about a new weight loss supplement called Weight Wellness... Read More >

Categories: iodine upper limit weight loss supplement

The workhorse

January 9, 2003 In December I came across a thread in the HSI Forum about an unusual and powerful antioxidant called glutathione. I've told you about glutathione in previous e-Alerts, but so far only as a side issue that comes up while addressing other health problems... Read More >

Categories: antioxidant Cancer glutathione

Consumer report

January 8, 2003 This morning, when I saw the first article in the February issue of Consumer Reports, I was so frustrated that I immediately sat down to tell you about it. (I should really just read CR at my computer.) Because, once again, their "information" is no more than a completely biased... Read More >

Categories: banning herbal supplements Consumer Reports ephedra

Quicksilver

December 19, 2002 "Could you send me or publish information about mercury and its effects on humans when it's used by dentists in fillings... Read More >

Categories: dangers dental work fillings mercury
Allan Spreen, M.D.
Dr. Allan Spreen, Chief Medical Advisor

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