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Consumer reports and supplements

April 8, 2004 The May CR cover headline blares: "Dangerous Supplements: 6 Could Cause Cancer, Kidney Failure, Liver Disease or Death... Read More >

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Depression medication and children

February 11, 2004 Last October, the FDA issued a warning that doctors should be cautious in prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to children. The warning cited the possibility that SSRIs may be linked to suicides when taken by patients under the age of 18... Read More >

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Alternatives to acetaminophen

January 22, 2004 Fortunately, in treating headaches, fever, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and toothaches, there are many alternatives to acetaminophen that are much safer for this critical organ... Read More >

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Acetaminophen overdoses

January 19, 2004 Last year an FDA review estimated that there are more than 14,000 unintentional overdoses of acetaminophen every year, with about 100 of those cases resulting in death... Read More >

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2004-01 – Members Alert

January 1, 2004 January 2004 PDF And another thing Who’s responsible for investigating the interactions of drugs and herbs? By and large, it’s not drug or herb manufacturers. In a survey of the top 30 drug companies and the top 14 herbal supplement makers, 67 percent of the responding companies said drug-herb interactions... Read More >

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Newsletter Issue: January 2004

The single most important aspect to good health you could be ignoring right now

January 1, 2004 The single most important aspect to good health you could be ignoring right now Like most of us, you’ve probably resolved to start the new year on a healthier note. But the most important thing you can do for your overall health is also one of the most overlooked: taking... Read More >

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Newsletter Issue: January 2004

Enhancing your memory with ginkgo biloba extract

December 9, 2003 Last year I told you about a widely reported study that found ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) to be ineffective in enhancing memory or cognitive functions... Read More >

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You can still combat menopause symptoms with a single solution

October 1, 2003 You can still combat menopause symptoms with a single solution It was the shot heard around the world for the 21st century. Prempro, one of the most widely prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs, was proven to increase risks of breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, and more. A year later, we’re still... Read More >

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Newsletter Issue: October 2003

Turn your body into a fat-burning machine

June 1, 2003 Turn your body into a fat-burning machine Lose as much as five pounds a week without ephedrine If you’re anything like me, you need to drop a few pounds. OK, maybe more than a few. And, if you’re like me, you’ve been thinking about it. But this year I vowed... Read More >

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Newsletter Issue: June 2003

Vitamin dosage vs. vitamin absorption

May 28, 2003 Absorption of vitaminsvitamin C and stressthe key element in the "medicine of the future"the effect of vitamin C on your body's enzyme systems... Read More >

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Help for hearing loss

May 7, 2003 A recent e-mail reminded me that while we often address vision concerns in both e-Alerts and HSI Members Alerts, we shouldn't forget the importance of maintaining our hearing... Read More >

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Aim high

May 7, 2003 When reading about dietary supplements it doesn't take long to realize that there is no end to the complex interactions between different vitamins, minerals and herbs... Read More >

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Allan Spreen, M.D.
Dr. Allan Spreen, Chief Medical Advisor

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