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You could be just one bottle away from getting rid of your allergies for good

April 1, 2005 You could be just one bottle away from getting rid of your allergies for good It all started when Jim English got a package from one of his contacts in China. In the box were several sample bottles of a new supplement, along with a note from the doctor that... Read More >

Categories: allergies Allerphase asthma flonase Jim English nl-2005-04
Newsletter Issue: April 2005

Beat Alzheimer's with my top 11 brain-protecting strategies

March 1, 2005 Panelist’s Protocol Beat Alzheimer’s with my top 11 brain-protecting strategies Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. It’s a disease that destroys brain cells and robs you of your mind and your memories. You may have heard the recent reports that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have shown potential in lowering... Read More >

Categories: alpha lipoic acid alzheimer's brain function ceralin dietary cholesterol Meta Lipoate nl-2005-03
Newsletter Issue: March 2005

The milk-less secret to preventing osteoporosis

December 1, 2004 The milk-less secret to preventing osteoporosis In October, the U.S. Surgeon General released the first-ever report on bone health-and the news wasn’t good. Apparently, by 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 will be at risk for low bone density and osteoporosis. But this dire warning did come with... Read More >

Categories: bone loss calcium nl-2004-12 Osteophase osteoporosis
Newsletter Issue: December 2004

Acid reflux

November 11, 2004 Sweet Relief Last week I told you how heartburn medications may sharply increase the risk of pneumonia (“Acid Washed” 11/4/04). For some, this risk might be acceptable in order to get some much- needed relief from chronic heartburn or acid reflux. The sad truth, however, is that this tradeoff is... Read More >

Categories: acid reflux acidophilus supplements heartburn

One-time charge for long-time relief from chronic pain

November 1, 2004 One-time charge for long-time relief from chronic pain In the May 1998 issue of Members Alert we wrote about the FDA ban on one of the products we had featured several years before-a pain relieving blanket made from a fabric called Farabloc(tm). That’s right: It’s not just vitamins, herbs, and... Read More >

Categories: blanket chronic pain Farabloc fibromyalgia nl-2004-11 pain-reliever
Newsletter Issue: November 2004

Memory loss

October 29, 2004 A migraine is not just a very bad headache; it's one symptom of a larger neurological and vascular disorder. Now a new study shows how one of the B vitamins may help cut the frequency of migraines by as much as half. We'll also tell you about... Read More >

Categories: anethesia and memory loss ginko biloba high intake of good nutrients memory loss oil rich in Vitamin E vitamin C

COX-2 inhibitors

October 20, 2004 Riddle Me This It’s a puzzle. For some years now, scientists have known that the inflammation that triggers arthritis pain is prompted by an enzyme-protein complex called cycloaxygenase-2 (COX-2). They also know that when COX-2 is inhibited, inflammation and pain are reduced. So here’s the puzzle: Drugs such as Vioxx... Read More >

Categories: arthritis pain Celebrex COX-2 cycloaxygenase-2 herbal formulation inflammation and pain inhibit COX-2 without raising heart attack risk PIN prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia restraining growth of cancer cells side effects Vioxx Zyflamend Zyflamend study

Vitamin-drug interaction–and vice versa

August 1, 2004 Vitamin-drug interaction–and vice versa Q: My doctor put me on Lasix for my blood pressure. It seems to be working, but now I’m afraid to take any vitamins in case they interact with the Lasix. Do you have any information on this? –J.S., South Bend, IN A: According to our... Read More >

Categories: blood pressure boosting nutrients check electrolyte levels foxglove Lasix nl-2004-08 vitamin D and diuretics vitamin-drug interaction
Newsletter Issue: August 2004

Shutting out shingles naturally

August 1, 2004 Shutting out shingles naturally Q: No matter what I do, I can’t get rid of my shingles. None of the medications my doctor prescribed worked. He suggested prednisone as a last resort, but I don’t want to go on it if I don’t have to. Are the any natural therapies... Read More >

Categories: herpes outbreaks Larreastat lesions nl-2004-08 Shegoi Shingle-EEZE shingles
Newsletter Issue: August 2004

This week in the HSI forum

June 25, 2004 Asthma An HSI member named Mark has titled a thread, simply, “Asthma,” and asks, “Any good combos of herbals or supplements or breathing exercises to help combat this issue of mine?” The short answer: Yes. Starting with a recommendation from a member named Denyse. She went to a Chinese doctor... Read More >

Categories: asthma asthma in children herbal regimen quercetin recurring asthma attacks yamoa

Help for hey fever

May 12, 2004 But while hay fever sufferers wait for the next good hard downpour, there's a dietary change they can make that may bring some relief... Read More >

Categories: antioxidants and hay fever diet and allergies diet and hay fever help for allergies help for hay fever

Shake-down: The benefits of a high-carb shake in a low-carb world

May 1, 2004 Shake-down: The benefits of a high-carb shake in a low-carb world Everywhere you look these days, you see “low-carb” this and “high-protein” that. After several decades of derision, the diet plan Dr. Robert Atkins made famous is finally gaining more acceptance-and support-in medical and scientific circles. And the resulting onslaught... Read More >

Categories: Accelerator balanced meals carbs Jon Barron nl-2004-05 shakes
Newsletter Issue: May 2004
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