I have many patients who complain that they stopped taking vitamins due to taste.
Here are recommendations of things I or my patients have tried. A couple of items, I included because they look fun (tell me how the calcium malted milk balls taste)...
Some can be found at your grocery store or pharmacy.
Also check out my Bariatric Surgery Supplements blog. Many other chewable and liquid options can be found there.
See my vitamin D blog for liquid, chewable, and topical options.
See my Omega blog for delicious options for those of you to object to fishy tasting supplements.
I also included some topical supplements that do absorb and provide some benefit.
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Nutrition Month
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Supplementing while on a diet
Vitamin and Herbal Actions
Vitamins and herbs that increase fat metabolism or suppress your appetite may help you lose weight. Thermogenic herbs help your body metabolize fat and use it efficiently, rather than storing it. Herbal appetite suppressants send signals to your brain telling it that you feel full. If you're planning to lose a lot of weight, you should check with your doctor first to make sure your body can handle the metabolic changes that weight loss involves.
-Resveratrol is a nutrient that is known to activate a potent gene signal called SIRT1.
Low Carbohydrate Support (Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, South Beach, Zone, etc.)
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
Rhodigandha
Fatburner
Acai Ultimate
Chromium
Digestive Enzymes
Acai Berry Edge
Lipovite
Food Based Multivitamin
Very low calorie diet (500-1000 calories)
Fatburner
Acai Ultimate
Chromium
Digestive Enzymes
Acai Berry Edge
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
DHEA
Post Gastric Bypass (it is difficult to maintain your weight without providing some thyroid and adrenal support)
Vitamin D (capsules can be opened and sprinkled or added to a shake)
Digestive enzymes (capsules can be opened and sprinkled or added to a shake)
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vita Doc Protein Shakes (nutritional support)
DHEA subdermal pellet
Fish Oil and Flaxseed Oil are sold in liquid form at health food stores.
Chewable multivitamin
Work-out support (do not ask your body to burn extra calories and build muscle without providing essential nutrients)
Food Based Multivitamin
Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai
Chromium
Fatburner
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
RNA/DNA
HGH liquid amino releaser topical
DHEA
Postpartum Breastfeeding support
Digestive Enzymes
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
Continue your prenatal vitamin and DHA supplement
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vitamin D 4000 IU daily (capsules can be opened and sprinkled or added to a shake)
The FDA has not evaluated any of these statements or this treatment and there is no guarantee of cure with this treatment. Results may vary.
Vitamins and herbs that increase fat metabolism or suppress your appetite may help you lose weight. Thermogenic herbs help your body metabolize fat and use it efficiently, rather than storing it. Herbal appetite suppressants send signals to your brain telling it that you feel full. If you're planning to lose a lot of weight, you should check with your doctor first to make sure your body can handle the metabolic changes that weight loss involves.
-Resveratrol is a nutrient that is known to activate a potent gene signal called SIRT1.
Low Carbohydrate Support (Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, South Beach, Zone, etc.)
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
Rhodigandha
Fatburner
Acai Ultimate
Chromium
Digestive Enzymes
Acai Berry Edge
Lipovite
Food Based Multivitamin
Very low calorie diet (500-1000 calories)
Fatburner
Acai Ultimate
Chromium
Digestive Enzymes
Acai Berry Edge
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
DHEA
Post Gastric Bypass (it is difficult to maintain your weight without providing some thyroid and adrenal support)
Vitamin D (capsules can be opened and sprinkled or added to a shake)
Digestive enzymes (capsules can be opened and sprinkled or added to a shake)
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vita Doc Protein Shakes (nutritional support)
DHEA subdermal pellet
Fish Oil and Flaxseed Oil are sold in liquid form at health food stores.
Chewable multivitamin
Work-out support (do not ask your body to burn extra calories and build muscle without providing essential nutrients)
Food Based Multivitamin
Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai
Chromium
Fatburner
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
RNA/DNA
HGH liquid amino releaser topical
DHEA
Postpartum Breastfeeding support
Digestive Enzymes
Vita Doc Protein Shakes
Continue your prenatal vitamin and DHA supplement
B12 complex sublingual drops
Vitamin D 4000 IU daily (capsules can be opened and sprinkled or added to a shake)
The FDA has not evaluated any of these statements or this treatment and there is no guarantee of cure with this treatment. Results may vary.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Summer Supplement Clearance
Many of our supplements are on summer clearance so you can stock up on your favorites, or try a new supplement at low cost!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Calcium fortified foods
Calcium is very important, but most of us do not get enough.
In addition to the large number of calcium rich foods that are naturally found, like milk and cheese, a lot of foods are now fortified with calcium.
Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving! Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with as much as 1,000 mg of calcium in each 1 1/3–cup serving. Add a cup of milk and you will get all the calcium you need for the day. Fortified foods are a handy way to get vitamins and minerals into your diet. To add calcium to hot cereals, cook them in cow's milk or fortified soymilk instead of water.
Calcium-fortified orange juice
Calcium-fortified soy milk
Instant oatmeal
Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)
In addition to the large number of calcium rich foods that are naturally found, like milk and cheese, a lot of foods are now fortified with calcium.
Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving! Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with as much as 1,000 mg of calcium in each 1 1/3–cup serving. Add a cup of milk and you will get all the calcium you need for the day. Fortified foods are a handy way to get vitamins and minerals into your diet. To add calcium to hot cereals, cook them in cow's milk or fortified soymilk instead of water.
Calcium-fortified orange juice
Calcium-fortified soy milk
Instant oatmeal
Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)
Omega or DHA fortified foods
Omega-3 found in fortified eggs, margarine spread, mayonnaise with olive oil, salmon, canola oil, avocado oil, or olive oil and in peanut butter.
Everyone does not care for the taste of fish, or fish oil supplements, but for heart and pregnancy health, their are other ways to enhance intake of omega 3 or DHA.
Everyone does not care for the taste of fish, or fish oil supplements, but for heart and pregnancy health, their are other ways to enhance intake of omega 3 or DHA.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Supplements for Interstitial Cystitis.
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition that can cause pain and other symptoms. People with IC have an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. This inflammation can lead to:
*Scarring and stiffening of the bladder
*Less bladder capacity (the bladder is able to hold less urine)
*Pinpoint bleeding in the bladder lining. In rare cases, ulcers form in the bladder lining
Of the more than 700,000 Americans estimated to have Interstitial Cystitis, about 90 percent are women. Severe cases of IC can be very disabling.
Some scientists suspect IC is a result of environmental allergies, food sensitivities, an autoimmune response or they associate it with other chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia.
Most women with IC find some correlation between their symptoms and certain foods. This is highly individual, but the most problematic foods seem to be: avocados, bananas, cranberries, peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, tofu, fava beans, lima beans, nuts, vinegar, yogurt, sharp cheeses, some herbal teas, white flour products, and brewer's yeast. Stimulants such as coffee, black tea, green tea, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, and dyes and binders in most supplements aggravate symptoms, as do food preservatives, food dyes, carbonated sodas and waters, aspartame, and saccharine too.
Some supplements can be irritating to the bladder. I have compiled a list of nutraceuticals that may improve your condition and also have other health benefits. Choose only one and work with it for at least a month in case one does not agree with you.
The fat soluble vitamins (A, D E, and K) often do not pose problems for IC patients. Minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, are also usually well-tolerated by most IC patients.
Garlic is a natural antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth in the bladder and stimulates the immune system.
Echinacea and Goldenseal
Good for inflammation, infections,colds and flu. Improves lymphatic function, and reduces glandular swelling. Helps to protect the immune system. Is an anti-tumor, anti-fungal,anti-viral and antibacterial agent.
Helps urinary tract infections, strep throat, bronchitis, etc.
Acidophilus
Yeast overgrowth can occur not only in the intestine, but also in the bladder, the sinuses and other parts of the body. Yeast infections in the bladder can be quite painful and feel like IC. Acidophilus can help keep healthy bacteria in the urinary tract by reintroducing "friendly" flora to the environment reducing the recurrence rate of lower urinary tract infections.
Glucosamine and chondroitin Sulfate
Flushing the bladder with chondroitin supplements could benefit people with the bladder condition interstitial cystitis. Scientific evidence also points to the effectiveness of taking chondroitin supplements by mouth to relieve symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent urination, suddenly needing to urinate and nighttime urination, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center.
The EPA and DHA in fish oil has been shown in numerous studies to act as a highly effective anti-inflammatory, which can dramatically decrease the painful swelling in the bladder and pelvic area and work as a natural cure for interstitial cystitis symptoms. Essential fatty acids are very important because they suppress the cytokines in the body that produce inflammation, especially interleuken-6 (IL-6).
People with chronically inflamed bladders are considered to be very acidic. Acidic bodies are toxic bodies, and excess acidity also causes symptoms of pain. When you start to alkalize your body, either by eating an alkaline diet (which most people with interstitial bladder symptoms patients find the food choices limiting) or by taking alkalizing supplements, your body starts to come back into balance and your symptoms slowly but surely begin to improve.
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that may have anti-inflammatory attributes. A little double-blind placebo-controlled trial found that a supplement containing quercetin reduced symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Bromelain provides anti-inflammatory action. This works great combined with Quercetin.
Ester C might be tolerated by some people with IC
If you need B vitamins, which may cause pain when processed by the bladder, consider taking them by injection. Lipovite has B complex, vitamin C and amino acids in combination.
*Scarring and stiffening of the bladder
*Less bladder capacity (the bladder is able to hold less urine)
*Pinpoint bleeding in the bladder lining. In rare cases, ulcers form in the bladder lining
Of the more than 700,000 Americans estimated to have Interstitial Cystitis, about 90 percent are women. Severe cases of IC can be very disabling.
Some scientists suspect IC is a result of environmental allergies, food sensitivities, an autoimmune response or they associate it with other chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia.
Most women with IC find some correlation between their symptoms and certain foods. This is highly individual, but the most problematic foods seem to be: avocados, bananas, cranberries, peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, tofu, fava beans, lima beans, nuts, vinegar, yogurt, sharp cheeses, some herbal teas, white flour products, and brewer's yeast. Stimulants such as coffee, black tea, green tea, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, and dyes and binders in most supplements aggravate symptoms, as do food preservatives, food dyes, carbonated sodas and waters, aspartame, and saccharine too.
Some supplements can be irritating to the bladder. I have compiled a list of nutraceuticals that may improve your condition and also have other health benefits. Choose only one and work with it for at least a month in case one does not agree with you.
The fat soluble vitamins (A, D E, and K) often do not pose problems for IC patients. Minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, are also usually well-tolerated by most IC patients.
Garlic is a natural antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth in the bladder and stimulates the immune system.
Echinacea and Goldenseal
Good for inflammation, infections,colds and flu. Improves lymphatic function, and reduces glandular swelling. Helps to protect the immune system. Is an anti-tumor, anti-fungal,anti-viral and antibacterial agent.
Helps urinary tract infections, strep throat, bronchitis, etc.
Acidophilus
Yeast overgrowth can occur not only in the intestine, but also in the bladder, the sinuses and other parts of the body. Yeast infections in the bladder can be quite painful and feel like IC. Acidophilus can help keep healthy bacteria in the urinary tract by reintroducing "friendly" flora to the environment reducing the recurrence rate of lower urinary tract infections.
Glucosamine and chondroitin Sulfate
Flushing the bladder with chondroitin supplements could benefit people with the bladder condition interstitial cystitis. Scientific evidence also points to the effectiveness of taking chondroitin supplements by mouth to relieve symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent urination, suddenly needing to urinate and nighttime urination, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center.
The EPA and DHA in fish oil has been shown in numerous studies to act as a highly effective anti-inflammatory, which can dramatically decrease the painful swelling in the bladder and pelvic area and work as a natural cure for interstitial cystitis symptoms. Essential fatty acids are very important because they suppress the cytokines in the body that produce inflammation, especially interleuken-6 (IL-6).
People with chronically inflamed bladders are considered to be very acidic. Acidic bodies are toxic bodies, and excess acidity also causes symptoms of pain. When you start to alkalize your body, either by eating an alkaline diet (which most people with interstitial bladder symptoms patients find the food choices limiting) or by taking alkalizing supplements, your body starts to come back into balance and your symptoms slowly but surely begin to improve.
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that may have anti-inflammatory attributes. A little double-blind placebo-controlled trial found that a supplement containing quercetin reduced symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Bromelain provides anti-inflammatory action. This works great combined with Quercetin.
Ester C might be tolerated by some people with IC
If you need B vitamins, which may cause pain when processed by the bladder, consider taking them by injection. Lipovite has B complex, vitamin C and amino acids in combination.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Amount of allowed vegetables on Beta HCG diet
On the Beta HCG diet, the vegetable can be fresh, frozen or canned. You may steam, broil, grill, or eat it raw.
Fortunately, the amount of vegetables allowed is more flexible than the meat, fruit, or carb.
Too much fruit, and you have eaten way too many sugar calories.
Too much meat, and you have eaten too many fat calories.
The vegetables, as long as they are prepared without fat or sugar, leave the most flexibility.
You are allowed up to 500 calories per day in total food.
Let's say for example that you eat shrimp as your 100 gram meat, and strawberries as your fruit for each meal that day. You would have more calories left and would be able to eat way more vegetables than on a day where you ate beef for your 100 grams of meat and apples for your fruit.
If you have my book, the Beta HCG Detox diet, which is available on my website, you will get some ideas of the calorie counts of the different meal combinations.
In most of my recipes I used 100 grams of each vegetable, but in the original protocol, Dr. Simeons was not as precise about the amount of vegetables as he was about everything else.
I would measure 100 grams, unless you see room for extra calories in your meal and want to increase the amount of vegetables to get to your 500 calories.
Here are some calorie estimations to help you with your calculations.
Asparagus (3.5 oz) – 20 calories
Beet Greens
Broccoli (3.5 oz) – 34 calories
Broccoli (1 cup – 88g) – 30 calories
Celery (3.5 oz) – 15 cal
Celery (medium stalk) – 6 calories
Cabbage (3.5 oz) – 24 calories
Cabbage (1 cup shredded) – 17 calories
Cauliflower (3.5 oz) – 22 calories
Cauliflower (1 cup) – 28 calories
Cucumber (3.5 oz) – 12 calories
Fennel
Lettuce, all varieties (3.5 oz) – 20 calories
Lettuce, all varieties (1 cup) – 8 calories
Onions (pickled) - 23 calories per 100 grams
Red Radishes (3.5 oz) – 12 calories
Red Radishes (one medium) – 1 calories
Spinach, raw (3.5 oz) – 20 calories
Spinach, raw (1 cup) – 7 calories
Spinach, frozen (3.5 oz) – 23 calories
Spinach, frozen (1 cup) – 41 calories
Spinach, cooked (3.5 oz) – 31 calories
Spinach, cooked (1 cup) – 48 calories
Tomato
(3.5 oz) – 20 caloriesTomato (cherry) – 3 calories
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ovarian Cancer risk management
The 5-year survival rate for stage 1 is around 90%, whereas for stage III or IV, which is most often the stage at which the tumor is diagnosed, is less than 30%. Vague symptoms of the disease, such as abdominal discomfort, gas, bloating, nausea and urinary urgency, which may not manifest until the disease is advanced makes early detection a challenge.
While you can't completely do away with the risk of ovarian cancer through diet and exercise you will be able to significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer as well as all other types of cancer. Staying healthy and watching your weight is an important personal strategy to help your body stay healthy and avoid all types of cancer and diseases.
Various studies have looked at the relationship of obesity and ovarian cancer. Overall, it seems that obese women (those with a body mass index of at least 30) have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. A study from the American Cancer Society found a higher rate of death from ovarian cancer in obese women. The risk increased by 50% in the heaviest women.
The risk of developing ovarian cancer gets higher with age. Ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than 40. Most ovarian cancers develop after menopause. Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women over the age of 63.
OVA1 uses a blood sample to test for levels of five proteins that change due to ovarian cancer. The test combines the five separate results into a single numerical score between 0 and 10 to indicate the likelihood that the pelvic mass is benign or malignant.
OVA1 is intended only for women, 18 years and older, who are already selected for surgery because of their pelvic mass. It is not intended for ovarian cancer screening or for a definitive diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Interpreting the test result requires knowledge of whether the woman is pre- or post-menopausal
OVA1 measures serum levels of five proteins whose expression is altered in ovarian cancer—CA-125 II, transthyretin (prealbumin), apolipoprotein A1, b2-microglobulin, and transferrin.
CA 125 is a protein present in normal ovarian tissue and appears in the blood when protective barriers are destroyed, as occurs in cancer or endometriosis. This test is a tumor marker for monitoring disease progression and reoccurrence in ovarian cancer. CA 125 can also be detected in other cancers such as pancreas, liver, colon, breast and lung. This test is not intended as a screening tool for diagnosis of ovarian cancer.Your CA 125 level can be checked with or without fasting.
Transferrin saturation of more than 60% has been identified as a cancer risk factor.
Transthyretin has traditionally been seen as a biomarker for nutritional status, it was previously referred to as prealbumin.
Beta2-Microglobulin is a protein found on the surface of many cells in your body. This test can help determine if you have specific types of cancer affecting white blood cells including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma or kidney disease.
Some supplement suggestions that include herbs that have been researched for ovarian cancer.
Quercetin is a powerful anti-cancer agent which stops chemical signals that give ovarian cancer cells a growth advantage over healthy cells. Green peppers are full of quercetin. In supplement form, the generally recommended dose is 125-250 mg 3 times daily, between meals. Note: the centerpiece of the oleander extract contains small amounts of quercetin. Do not take quercetin with cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimunne) or nifedipine (Procardia).
Astragalus-Increases production of immune-system chemical interleukin-2 (IL -2), which fights cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV). Activates gene pS3. The generally recommended dose is 500-1,000 mg 3 times daily.
Milk thistle extracts inhibit growth of ovarian cancer cells and prevent angiogenesis. Also helps protect and regenerate the liver. The generally recommended dose is from 400 to 1000 mg or more per day.
Green tea Catechin Extract- Deactivates plasmin, which helps tumors spread. The generally recommended dose is 250-500 mg daily.
Plant polyphenols such as resveratrol in tablet/supplement form. Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol called a phytoalexin, a class of compounds produced as part of a plant's defense system against disease which is produced in the plant in response to an invading fungus, stress, injury, infection or ultraviolet irradiation. Resveratrol has been shown to reduce tumor incidence in animals by affecting one or more stages of cancer development, including ovarian cancer. Red wine contains high levels of resveratrol, as do grapes, raspberries, peanuts and other plants.
Selenium is a powerful cancer fighter that also protects the liver and is essential for proper iodine utilization. Most women who get ovarian cancer are deficient in selenium, The generally recommended dose without medical supervision is 200 to 400 mcg daily, although nutritionally-oriented physicians may use as much as 900 to 2,000 mcg selenium from methylselenocysteine daily as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment protocol.
Some natural substances (pomegranate, turmeric, resveratrol) compete with estradiol (the most active form of estrogen) at estrogen receptor sites, and can therefore be especially effective for estrogen-dominant conditions including fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMS and hormone related weight gain, among others. It also acts by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, stopping the conversion of androgens into estrogen. Additionally, PriVita can also induce more interferon in the system, which activates natural killer cells, a major component of the immune system.
While you can't completely do away with the risk of ovarian cancer through diet and exercise you will be able to significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer as well as all other types of cancer. Staying healthy and watching your weight is an important personal strategy to help your body stay healthy and avoid all types of cancer and diseases.
Various studies have looked at the relationship of obesity and ovarian cancer. Overall, it seems that obese women (those with a body mass index of at least 30) have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. A study from the American Cancer Society found a higher rate of death from ovarian cancer in obese women. The risk increased by 50% in the heaviest women.
The risk of developing ovarian cancer gets higher with age. Ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than 40. Most ovarian cancers develop after menopause. Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women over the age of 63.
OVA1 uses a blood sample to test for levels of five proteins that change due to ovarian cancer. The test combines the five separate results into a single numerical score between 0 and 10 to indicate the likelihood that the pelvic mass is benign or malignant.
OVA1 is intended only for women, 18 years and older, who are already selected for surgery because of their pelvic mass. It is not intended for ovarian cancer screening or for a definitive diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Interpreting the test result requires knowledge of whether the woman is pre- or post-menopausal
OVA1 measures serum levels of five proteins whose expression is altered in ovarian cancer—CA-125 II, transthyretin (prealbumin), apolipoprotein A1, b2-microglobulin, and transferrin.
CA 125 is a protein present in normal ovarian tissue and appears in the blood when protective barriers are destroyed, as occurs in cancer or endometriosis. This test is a tumor marker for monitoring disease progression and reoccurrence in ovarian cancer. CA 125 can also be detected in other cancers such as pancreas, liver, colon, breast and lung. This test is not intended as a screening tool for diagnosis of ovarian cancer.Your CA 125 level can be checked with or without fasting.
Transferrin saturation of more than 60% has been identified as a cancer risk factor.
Transthyretin has traditionally been seen as a biomarker for nutritional status, it was previously referred to as prealbumin.
Beta2-Microglobulin is a protein found on the surface of many cells in your body. This test can help determine if you have specific types of cancer affecting white blood cells including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma or kidney disease.
Some supplement suggestions that include herbs that have been researched for ovarian cancer.
Quercetin is a powerful anti-cancer agent which stops chemical signals that give ovarian cancer cells a growth advantage over healthy cells. Green peppers are full of quercetin. In supplement form, the generally recommended dose is 125-250 mg 3 times daily, between meals. Note: the centerpiece of the oleander extract contains small amounts of quercetin. Do not take quercetin with cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimunne) or nifedipine (Procardia).
Astragalus-Increases production of immune-system chemical interleukin-2 (IL -2), which fights cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV). Activates gene pS3. The generally recommended dose is 500-1,000 mg 3 times daily.
Milk thistle extracts inhibit growth of ovarian cancer cells and prevent angiogenesis. Also helps protect and regenerate the liver. The generally recommended dose is from 400 to 1000 mg or more per day.
Green tea Catechin Extract- Deactivates plasmin, which helps tumors spread. The generally recommended dose is 250-500 mg daily.
Plant polyphenols such as resveratrol in tablet/supplement form. Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol called a phytoalexin, a class of compounds produced as part of a plant's defense system against disease which is produced in the plant in response to an invading fungus, stress, injury, infection or ultraviolet irradiation. Resveratrol has been shown to reduce tumor incidence in animals by affecting one or more stages of cancer development, including ovarian cancer. Red wine contains high levels of resveratrol, as do grapes, raspberries, peanuts and other plants.
Selenium is a powerful cancer fighter that also protects the liver and is essential for proper iodine utilization. Most women who get ovarian cancer are deficient in selenium, The generally recommended dose without medical supervision is 200 to 400 mcg daily, although nutritionally-oriented physicians may use as much as 900 to 2,000 mcg selenium from methylselenocysteine daily as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment protocol.
Some natural substances (pomegranate, turmeric, resveratrol) compete with estradiol (the most active form of estrogen) at estrogen receptor sites, and can therefore be especially effective for estrogen-dominant conditions including fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMS and hormone related weight gain, among others. It also acts by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, stopping the conversion of androgens into estrogen. Additionally, PriVita can also induce more interferon in the system, which activates natural killer cells, a major component of the immune system.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Herbs for Endometriosis
Endometriosis, which is afflicts almost 10 percent of U.S. women, can be quite painful. Its symptoms include severe cramping, excessive menstrual bleeding, and intestinal gas, sometimes accompanied by depression and insomnia. The scarring that results from the misplaced tissue can lead to painful intercourse, infertility and bowel inflammation. Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate contains ingredients with high ORAC values. The ORAC values (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) method has become the international standard for measurement of antioxidant capacity and other chemical substances.
Antioxidants are known to counteract the damage-causing free radicals which cause oxidative stress in the body. This oxidation has been a major factor in the progression of aging and disease. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage which obviously lowers the risk of these diseases and improves the immune system.Resvita
The causes of endometriosis remain a mystery. Curiously, European women rarely get it. We do know that one of the risk factors is an abundance of estrogen. That is why endometriosis occurs mostly in women between the ages of 25 and 40, when estrogen accumulates at its highest levels. Endometriosis is exacerbated by anything that irritates the uterus, such as a pelvic infection, constipation, uterine fibroids or cancer, or the presence of an IUD or a tampon. Even ingesting caffeine, alcohol or fried foods increases the problem.
Imbalances in hormones within the body can be prompted by eating certain meats-such as beef derived from diary cows reared using excess use of hormones, eating the meat of chickens reared using hormone cocktails etc. Eating meat derived from such sources can place extra hormones in the body and these in turn can stimulate the excess release of these hormones in our bodies-adding to the imbalance and possibly triggering endometriosis. The occurrence of a retrograde menstruation in the body of certain women is still the most well received theory about the origin of endometriosis, when certain periods of the menstrual cycle are accompanied by the presence of excessive cramps, some endometrial tissues can be forced out from the cavity of the uterus and this can rise through the fallopian tubes covering them with abnormal growth. The endometrial tissues are carried by this "retrograde flow" and the abnormally placed tissues now quickly attaches itself to all the other organs and proceeds to multiply causing endometriosis.
Medical science offers us many theories about the cause, but no cure for this poorly understood disorder. Often, the recommended treatment for endometriosis is oral contraceptives, a hysterectomy or hormone therapy with a drug such as danazol or leupron, which suppress estrogen and initiates a false menopause complete with hot flashes, vaginal dryness and a decreased sexual drive.
Thankfully, many of the symptoms of endometriosis can be improved with herbs, but you must be patient. Many women who chose to treat this disorder herbally find that successful treatment takes weeks. For best results, work with a natural health care professional who has experience with this disorder and can help you develop a complete healing campaign that includes dietary changes. Acupuncture may also be of benefit.
Anyone who is considering beginning a course of alternative treatment should discuss this with their usual medical health care provider. Your doctor must know when you begin any therapies that may interfere with your other treatments. Some women report that natural remedies take longer to work than conventional drugs, but can be soothing.
Phytotherapy — a gentle approach to a complex issue. If you are like most of the women I see, you can probably benefit from an approach that incorporates phytotherapy. We’ve found the following medicinal herbs to be beneficial for women with symptoms of estrogen dominance:
Black cohosh
Ashwagandha
Chasteberry
Since an overabundance of estrogen is one contributing factor of endometriosis, vitex berries, which balance a woman's hormones, are a valuable herb in any endometriosis formula. Female Balance Ultimate
contains this herb which is also known as "chasteberry".
Chasteberry has been used for centuries in Western and Chinese Medicine to treat female conditions, including endometriosis. Combined with Dong Quai it makes a powerful treatment for balancing hormones and reducing the pain of endometriosis. When Chasteberry is combined with Wild Yam it relaxes the uterus, reducing cramps and spasms.
In Europe, it's approved by the German Commission E for family physicians and gynecologists to use for menstrual conditions. In fact, a German study reported that 52% of women taking this herbs reported a complete reduction in symptoms. Another German study reported 93% of women noticing a significant decrease in PMS symptoms.
Dong Quai is also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat female reproductive health complaints, including endometriosis, fibroids, PMS and infertility. Women with endometriosis find significant relief of their pain when taking dong quai, especially when mixed with the herb chasteberry, black cohosh or ginseng. All of these ingredients are contained in Female Balance. Female Balance Ultimate
Psychiatrists in China reported that Wild Yam reduces anxiety levels, and its anti inflammatory and anti spasmodic effects are excellent for maintaining uterine health. When combined with Chasteberry and Cramp bark, Wild Yam is a powerful natural remedy for immediate relief from endometriosis symptoms. Wild Yam is present in Female Balance.Female Balance Ultimate
Chinese researchers have found that motherwort increases the volume of blood circulation and stimulates uterine activity. The herb can help with such endometrial symptoms as late periods and clotted or sluggish menstrual flow.Female Balance Ultimate
Supplement the diet with fish or flaxseed oil to help to reduce pain symptoms and decrease inflammatory response.Fish Oil COQ10 with Omega 3
Vitamin E oils helps in easing fatigue and cramping which occurs during menstruation.
Nutritional supplements can help balance hormones and reduce estrogen levels. When used properly, they can dramatically reduce bleeding, pain, and cramps that may accompany fibroids and endometriosis. Taking supplements, however, does not mean that you can ignore your diet. The best approach for fibroids, endometriosis, and optimal health is to include healthy foods and follow an estrogen lowering diet.
Food and Nutrition: Supplement the diet with vitamin C, vitamin B-6, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, essential fatty acids. (Vitamin C and B6 are in Female Balance)
There is increasing evidence that chronic exposure to the environmental chemicals dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is associated with an increased prevalence and severity of endometriosis. Vitagreen
is an important detoxification formula that can be used in conjunction with Female Balance. It can also be used separately if any of the ingredients in Female Balance are contraindicated for you or conflict with any medications you are already on.
The following ingredients are in Resvita
Resveratrol in wine may reduce the growth of endometriosis, according to a 2009 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists study.
Vitamin C - is well known for helping to boost the immune system and help provide resistance to disease. It is also used in the body to build and maintain collagen within the body.
Vitamin A - is another immune system booster
Vitamin E - plays an important role by increasing oxygen carrying capacities and also strengthens the immune system
Selenium - when taken together with vitamin E has been reported to decrease inflammation associated with Endometriosis, as well as immune system booster.
Endometriosis may be improved by grape seed. Endometriosis is primarily affected by the release of prostaglandins. Grape seed extract may be able to intervene by blocking the release of chemical, which causes pain and inflammation; grape seed is found in Resvita
and Privita.
Conventional treatment of endometriosis usually begins with estrogen suppression, which prevents the endometrium from growing. Drugs such as danazol, Lupron, or Arimidex are used, along with NSAIDs to decrease inflammation. Laparoscopic cautery is the next step, with hysterectomy being reserved for severe cases.
A naturopathic doctor will also guide the patient in reducing estrogen, which stimulates endometrial growth, while increasing progesterone and androgens, which promote endometrial atrophy. However, naturopathic approaches are tailored to the individual because there is a great variety in how endometriosis presents.
The statements and products referred to throughout this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health condition or concern, consult a physician or your alternative health care provider. Always consult a medical doctor before modifying your diet, using any new product, drug, or supplement.
PriVita is an herbal aromatase inhibitor and estrogen blocker. Estrogen-dominant disorders such as endometriosis, cysts, fibroids and breast cancer respond to excess estrogen in the body. Treatment of these disorders, therefore, involves blocking the action of estrogen of the affected tissues.
Antioxidants are known to counteract the damage-causing free radicals which cause oxidative stress in the body. This oxidation has been a major factor in the progression of aging and disease. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage which obviously lowers the risk of these diseases and improves the immune system.Resvita
The causes of endometriosis remain a mystery. Curiously, European women rarely get it. We do know that one of the risk factors is an abundance of estrogen. That is why endometriosis occurs mostly in women between the ages of 25 and 40, when estrogen accumulates at its highest levels. Endometriosis is exacerbated by anything that irritates the uterus, such as a pelvic infection, constipation, uterine fibroids or cancer, or the presence of an IUD or a tampon. Even ingesting caffeine, alcohol or fried foods increases the problem.
Imbalances in hormones within the body can be prompted by eating certain meats-such as beef derived from diary cows reared using excess use of hormones, eating the meat of chickens reared using hormone cocktails etc. Eating meat derived from such sources can place extra hormones in the body and these in turn can stimulate the excess release of these hormones in our bodies-adding to the imbalance and possibly triggering endometriosis. The occurrence of a retrograde menstruation in the body of certain women is still the most well received theory about the origin of endometriosis, when certain periods of the menstrual cycle are accompanied by the presence of excessive cramps, some endometrial tissues can be forced out from the cavity of the uterus and this can rise through the fallopian tubes covering them with abnormal growth. The endometrial tissues are carried by this "retrograde flow" and the abnormally placed tissues now quickly attaches itself to all the other organs and proceeds to multiply causing endometriosis.
Medical science offers us many theories about the cause, but no cure for this poorly understood disorder. Often, the recommended treatment for endometriosis is oral contraceptives, a hysterectomy or hormone therapy with a drug such as danazol or leupron, which suppress estrogen and initiates a false menopause complete with hot flashes, vaginal dryness and a decreased sexual drive.
Thankfully, many of the symptoms of endometriosis can be improved with herbs, but you must be patient. Many women who chose to treat this disorder herbally find that successful treatment takes weeks. For best results, work with a natural health care professional who has experience with this disorder and can help you develop a complete healing campaign that includes dietary changes. Acupuncture may also be of benefit.
Anyone who is considering beginning a course of alternative treatment should discuss this with their usual medical health care provider. Your doctor must know when you begin any therapies that may interfere with your other treatments. Some women report that natural remedies take longer to work than conventional drugs, but can be soothing.
Phytotherapy — a gentle approach to a complex issue. If you are like most of the women I see, you can probably benefit from an approach that incorporates phytotherapy. We’ve found the following medicinal herbs to be beneficial for women with symptoms of estrogen dominance:
Black cohosh
Ashwagandha
Chasteberry
Since an overabundance of estrogen is one contributing factor of endometriosis, vitex berries, which balance a woman's hormones, are a valuable herb in any endometriosis formula. Female Balance Ultimate
contains this herb which is also known as "chasteberry". Chasteberry has been used for centuries in Western and Chinese Medicine to treat female conditions, including endometriosis. Combined with Dong Quai it makes a powerful treatment for balancing hormones and reducing the pain of endometriosis. When Chasteberry is combined with Wild Yam it relaxes the uterus, reducing cramps and spasms.
In Europe, it's approved by the German Commission E for family physicians and gynecologists to use for menstrual conditions. In fact, a German study reported that 52% of women taking this herbs reported a complete reduction in symptoms. Another German study reported 93% of women noticing a significant decrease in PMS symptoms.
Dong Quai is also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat female reproductive health complaints, including endometriosis, fibroids, PMS and infertility. Women with endometriosis find significant relief of their pain when taking dong quai, especially when mixed with the herb chasteberry, black cohosh or ginseng. All of these ingredients are contained in Female Balance. Female Balance Ultimate
Psychiatrists in China reported that Wild Yam reduces anxiety levels, and its anti inflammatory and anti spasmodic effects are excellent for maintaining uterine health. When combined with Chasteberry and Cramp bark, Wild Yam is a powerful natural remedy for immediate relief from endometriosis symptoms. Wild Yam is present in Female Balance.Female Balance Ultimate
Chinese researchers have found that motherwort increases the volume of blood circulation and stimulates uterine activity. The herb can help with such endometrial symptoms as late periods and clotted or sluggish menstrual flow.Female Balance Ultimate
Supplement the diet with fish or flaxseed oil to help to reduce pain symptoms and decrease inflammatory response.Fish Oil COQ10 with Omega 3
Vitamin E oils helps in easing fatigue and cramping which occurs during menstruation.
Nutritional supplements can help balance hormones and reduce estrogen levels. When used properly, they can dramatically reduce bleeding, pain, and cramps that may accompany fibroids and endometriosis. Taking supplements, however, does not mean that you can ignore your diet. The best approach for fibroids, endometriosis, and optimal health is to include healthy foods and follow an estrogen lowering diet.
Food and Nutrition: Supplement the diet with vitamin C, vitamin B-6, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, essential fatty acids. (Vitamin C and B6 are in Female Balance)
There is increasing evidence that chronic exposure to the environmental chemicals dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is associated with an increased prevalence and severity of endometriosis. Vitagreen
is an important detoxification formula that can be used in conjunction with Female Balance. It can also be used separately if any of the ingredients in Female Balance are contraindicated for you or conflict with any medications you are already on.The following ingredients are in Resvita
Resveratrol in wine may reduce the growth of endometriosis, according to a 2009 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists study.
Vitamin C - is well known for helping to boost the immune system and help provide resistance to disease. It is also used in the body to build and maintain collagen within the body.
Vitamin A - is another immune system booster
Vitamin E - plays an important role by increasing oxygen carrying capacities and also strengthens the immune system
Selenium - when taken together with vitamin E has been reported to decrease inflammation associated with Endometriosis, as well as immune system booster.
Endometriosis may be improved by grape seed. Endometriosis is primarily affected by the release of prostaglandins. Grape seed extract may be able to intervene by blocking the release of chemical, which causes pain and inflammation; grape seed is found in Resvita
and Privita.
Conventional treatment of endometriosis usually begins with estrogen suppression, which prevents the endometrium from growing. Drugs such as danazol, Lupron, or Arimidex are used, along with NSAIDs to decrease inflammation. Laparoscopic cautery is the next step, with hysterectomy being reserved for severe cases.
A naturopathic doctor will also guide the patient in reducing estrogen, which stimulates endometrial growth, while increasing progesterone and androgens, which promote endometrial atrophy. However, naturopathic approaches are tailored to the individual because there is a great variety in how endometriosis presents.
The statements and products referred to throughout this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health condition or concern, consult a physician or your alternative health care provider. Always consult a medical doctor before modifying your diet, using any new product, drug, or supplement.
PriVita is an herbal aromatase inhibitor and estrogen blocker. Estrogen-dominant disorders such as endometriosis, cysts, fibroids and breast cancer respond to excess estrogen in the body. Treatment of these disorders, therefore, involves blocking the action of estrogen of the affected tissues.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Over the Counter prenatal vitamins
What Are the Best Prenatal Vitamins?
Many pregnant women wonder which prenatal vitamins are best. This is a difficult question to answer, as the prenatal vitamins that are best for one woman may not be the best for another woman. Additionally, it can be difficult to directly compare prenatal vitamins, even if they contain the exact same ingredients. Over-the-counter prenatal vitamins typically have lower amounts of some vitamins (particularly folic acid). There is no single "best" prenatal vitamin. The best prenatal vitamin for you will depend on several factors, such as any special health needs or how much you want to spend. Your healthcare provider can be a great resource for helping you choose the best prenatal vitamin for your needs. Keep in mind that you may need to try a few different prenatal vitamins in order to find the one you prefer.
Prescription prenatal vitamins
*may contain more iron than others (which is helpful for women who are anemic).
*may contain iron in formulations that are easier to absorb.
*may be formulated with special coatings
*may be formulated specifically to help with morning sickness.
*may contain a stool softener (usually docusate sodium), which helps relieve constipation, a common problem during pregnancy (which can be made worse by the iron and calcium in prenatal vitamins).
The latest trend is to include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in prenatal vitamins. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that appears to be important for brain, eye, and heart health. The typical American diet is usually deficient in DHA (because DHA is mostly found in fish). Also, because fish is the primary source of DHA and because pregnant women are often instructed to limit their intake of certain types of fish (to avoid the potential risks of mercury toxicity), many pregnant women may be deficient in DHA. In most formulations, the DHA is included in a soft-gel capsule that is separate from the prenatal vitamin (which means that two pills are necessary each day, instead of one).
Some are chewable, liquid, organic, or even kosher.
Importantly, there are wide variations in the cost of prenatal vitamins. If your healthcare provider has prescribed one that is too expensive, please ask to switch to a different prenatal vitamin. Many prenatal vitamins are very inexpensive, and there is no reason to not take a prenatal vitamin due to cost.
Some women feel that swallowing a large and bulky tablet makes their morning sickness worse. For these women, a chewable prenatal vitamin may be the best choice. In many cases, I recommend taking two children's Flintstones™ chewable vitamins a day, which is similar to taking one prenatal vitamin (and these vitamins actually taste fairly good).
Friday, April 30, 2010
Rhodigandha
RhodiGandha proprietary blend:
(Rhodiola rosea, Ashwagandha, Pomegranate, Blueberry Leaf, Bilberry, Acai)
Use Ashwagandha For:
Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder.
As Antioxidant & Free Radical Scavenger.
As Body building Aid.
For Weakness, Fatigue, Herbal Rejuvenation, Aphrodisiac.
As Nervine tonic, calming and antistress agent and adaptogenic herb.
Numerous modern studies have found that ashwagandha is very effective in reducing inflammation, treating tumors, decreasing stress, increasing mental activity, invigorating the body, and as an antioxidant.
Rhodiola
Purported uses: Cancer treatment, Cardiovascular disease, Depression, Fatigue
A 2002 review in Herbalgram, the Journal of the American Botanical Council, reported that over the years, numerous studies of rhodiola in humans and animals have shown that it helps prevent fatigue, stress and the damaging effects of oxygen deprivation. Evidence also suggests that it has an antioxidant effect, enhances immune system function and can increase sexual energy.
There are many benefits of pomegranate, but the benefits people seem to be the most interested in are: weight loss, anti-aging, and prevention of heart disease.
Acai, a dark purple berry indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, is a nutritious and powerful fruit, valued for its rich nutrients. With a high ORAC (oxygen-radical absorbance capacity) value - twice that of blueberries - Acai could be considered the berry of choice for good health.
Bilberry and other brightly colored foods such as blueberries, purple grapes, cherries and cranberries contain anthocyanins, which are thought to reduce blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce obesity in laboratory mice.
Blueberries are literally bursting with nutrients and flavor, yet very low in calories. Recently, researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.
I recommend this product for people suffering from adrenal fatigue and menopause.
** The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
(Rhodiola rosea, Ashwagandha, Pomegranate, Blueberry Leaf, Bilberry, Acai)
Use Ashwagandha For:
Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder.
As Antioxidant & Free Radical Scavenger.
As Body building Aid.
For Weakness, Fatigue, Herbal Rejuvenation, Aphrodisiac.
As Nervine tonic, calming and antistress agent and adaptogenic herb.
Numerous modern studies have found that ashwagandha is very effective in reducing inflammation, treating tumors, decreasing stress, increasing mental activity, invigorating the body, and as an antioxidant.
Rhodiola
Purported uses: Cancer treatment, Cardiovascular disease, Depression, Fatigue
A 2002 review in Herbalgram, the Journal of the American Botanical Council, reported that over the years, numerous studies of rhodiola in humans and animals have shown that it helps prevent fatigue, stress and the damaging effects of oxygen deprivation. Evidence also suggests that it has an antioxidant effect, enhances immune system function and can increase sexual energy.
There are many benefits of pomegranate, but the benefits people seem to be the most interested in are: weight loss, anti-aging, and prevention of heart disease.
Acai, a dark purple berry indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, is a nutritious and powerful fruit, valued for its rich nutrients. With a high ORAC (oxygen-radical absorbance capacity) value - twice that of blueberries - Acai could be considered the berry of choice for good health.
Bilberry and other brightly colored foods such as blueberries, purple grapes, cherries and cranberries contain anthocyanins, which are thought to reduce blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce obesity in laboratory mice.
Blueberries are literally bursting with nutrients and flavor, yet very low in calories. Recently, researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.
I recommend this product for people suffering from adrenal fatigue and menopause.
** The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai the powerful antioxidant
This vitamin is all natural. Most of the ingredients can be found in a variety of foods such as cranberries, grapes, and blueberries. It provides a blend of the highest quality antioxidants that are known to fight cancer, joint inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. It also has a blend of the most effective weight loss supplements and aids on the market today. Resveratrol is thought to have some estrogenic activity, so if you are dealing with hot flashes and wish to avoid hormones, it would be a good supplement. Resveratrol is also thought to have blood sugar lowering properties. The Macqui is the highest antioxidant value of any known fruit. It helps to support healthy inflammatory functions, and healthy aging. This supplement also contains green tea and grapeseed extract.
The secret of green tea lies in the catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This substance is a powerful anti-oxidant which means that it inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It is proven that it is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses.
Besides that it also:
• kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
• is effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels
• inhibits the abnormal formation of blood clots
I have recommended this supplement for my patients with bursitis, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions, and they have reported improvement with those conditions.
Grapeseed extract is prescribed by doctors in Europe for a variety of vascular disorders, collagen damage, water retention and arthritis. Grape seed extract also helps to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of leg cramps, varicose veins, diabetes, and numbness in the extremities
** The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
The secret of green tea lies in the catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This substance is a powerful anti-oxidant which means that it inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It is proven that it is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses.
Besides that it also:
• kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
• is effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels
• inhibits the abnormal formation of blood clots
I have recommended this supplement for my patients with bursitis, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions, and they have reported improvement with those conditions.
Grapeseed extract is prescribed by doctors in Europe for a variety of vascular disorders, collagen damage, water retention and arthritis. Grape seed extract also helps to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of leg cramps, varicose veins, diabetes, and numbness in the extremities
** The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Shrimp, Broth, and Jasmine Tea
If you like flowers, you will love the delicate, floral taste of jasmine tea.
Jasmine tea is a type of scented tea. To make scented tea, tea leaves are mixed with flowers until their perfume has been absorbed. The tea is then baked gently in an oven.
You can scent any kind of tea with jasmine: green, white, oolong or even black. However, the sweet, floral perfume of jasmine flowers tastes best with green tea.
Want to slow down the effects of aging and stay young? The antioxidants in jasmine tea can help protect your body against damage from free radicals.
Free radicals are oxidized molecules that have unpaired electrons. As they circulate through your body, they steal electrons from other molecules to replace the ones they are missing. This process can damage your body's cells. It is associated with the aging process.
Drinking jasmine green tea can help prevent damage from free radicals.
Drinking green tea can help you lose weight. This benefit has been attributed to green tea's synergistic combination of caffeine and antioxidants, especially EGCG.
A high quality jasmine contains the same blend of antioxidants and caffeine as high quality green tea.
It is especially good for dieters because of its naturally sweet taste. Even people who would normally add sugar or honey to their tea often find that they enjoy jasmine tea without it.
Jasmine tea may help you lose fat by helping your body absorb less fat and cholesterol.
In aromatherapy, jasmine essential oil is believed have a tranquilizing effect. Now, scientific research has confirmed that the smell of jasmine does indeed act as a mild sedative.
Jasmine tea is a type of scented tea. To make scented tea, tea leaves are mixed with flowers until their perfume has been absorbed. The tea is then baked gently in an oven.
You can scent any kind of tea with jasmine: green, white, oolong or even black. However, the sweet, floral perfume of jasmine flowers tastes best with green tea.
Want to slow down the effects of aging and stay young? The antioxidants in jasmine tea can help protect your body against damage from free radicals.
Free radicals are oxidized molecules that have unpaired electrons. As they circulate through your body, they steal electrons from other molecules to replace the ones they are missing. This process can damage your body's cells. It is associated with the aging process.
Drinking jasmine green tea can help prevent damage from free radicals.
Drinking green tea can help you lose weight. This benefit has been attributed to green tea's synergistic combination of caffeine and antioxidants, especially EGCG.
A high quality jasmine contains the same blend of antioxidants and caffeine as high quality green tea.
It is especially good for dieters because of its naturally sweet taste. Even people who would normally add sugar or honey to their tea often find that they enjoy jasmine tea without it.
Jasmine tea may help you lose fat by helping your body absorb less fat and cholesterol.
In aromatherapy, jasmine essential oil is believed have a tranquilizing effect. Now, scientific research has confirmed that the smell of jasmine does indeed act as a mild sedative.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Marinated Vegetables
You can add to the vinegar marinade seasonings like oregano, basil, thyme, fennel seed, white or black pepper corns, coriander seed, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, ginger and you can also add a packet of splenda for a touch of sweetness.
Add water to the vinegar mixture (I used apple cider vinegar) for a 2:1 ratio.
You can use vegetables like cucumbers, radishes, celery, asparagus, fennel, or tomatoes, which are all allowed on the beta HCG diet.
Add water to the vinegar mixture (I used apple cider vinegar) for a 2:1 ratio.
You can use vegetables like cucumbers, radishes, celery, asparagus, fennel, or tomatoes, which are all allowed on the beta HCG diet.
Essure procedure
Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. This procedure can be performed in a doctor's office or as an outpatient procedure.
Essure is covered by most insurance providers, and if the Essure procedure is performed in a doctor's office, depending on your specific insurance plan, payment may be as low as a simple co-pay.
Essure offers women what no birth control ever has
No surgery, burning or anesthesia
No hormones
No slowing down to recover
Performed in less than 10 minutes
Peace of mind - your doctor can confirm when you can rely on Essure for birth control
Essure is over 99% effective, making it the most effective form of permanent birth control available.
The Essure procedure is permanent and is NOT reversible. Therefore, you should be sure you do not want children in the future.
About the Procedure
Unlike other permanent birth control, the Essure procedure does not require cutting into the body or the use of radiofrequency energy to burn the fallopian tubes. Instead, an Essure trained doctor inserts soft, flexible inserts through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes. The very tip of the device remains outside the fallopian tube, which provides you and your doctor with immediate visual confirmation of placement.
During the 3 months following the procedure, your body and the inserts work together to form a natural barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period, you must continue using another form of birth control (other than an IUD).
After three months, it’s time to get an Essure Confirmation Test to verify you’re protected from the worries of unplanned pregnancy. The test uses a dye and special type of x-ray to ensure both that the inserts are in place and that the fallopian tubes are completely blocked.
Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural menstrual cycle. Your periods should more or less continue in their natural state.
Essure is covered by most insurance providers, and if the Essure procedure is performed in a doctor's office, depending on your specific insurance plan, payment may be as low as a simple co-pay.
Essure offers women what no birth control ever has
No surgery, burning or anesthesia
No hormones
No slowing down to recover
Performed in less than 10 minutes
Peace of mind - your doctor can confirm when you can rely on Essure for birth control
Essure is over 99% effective, making it the most effective form of permanent birth control available.
The Essure procedure is permanent and is NOT reversible. Therefore, you should be sure you do not want children in the future.
About the Procedure
Unlike other permanent birth control, the Essure procedure does not require cutting into the body or the use of radiofrequency energy to burn the fallopian tubes. Instead, an Essure trained doctor inserts soft, flexible inserts through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes. The very tip of the device remains outside the fallopian tube, which provides you and your doctor with immediate visual confirmation of placement.
During the 3 months following the procedure, your body and the inserts work together to form a natural barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period, you must continue using another form of birth control (other than an IUD).
After three months, it’s time to get an Essure Confirmation Test to verify you’re protected from the worries of unplanned pregnancy. The test uses a dye and special type of x-ray to ensure both that the inserts are in place and that the fallopian tubes are completely blocked.
Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural menstrual cycle. Your periods should more or less continue in their natural state.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Fish and Asparagus: Easy recipes for the Beta HCG diet
Lose 26 lbs in 26 days if you follow the diet as directed. Note that this is the average weight loss we have recorded from our clients. Some people lose more, some people lose less. But the fact is, you will definitely lose weight on this regimen without heavy exercise or without frozen or prepared foods to buy.
The HCG Diet is based off Dr. Simeons “Pounds & Inches - A New Approach to Obesity”
Obesity, Dr. Simeons concluded, was not a disease, but rather the symptom of an underlying disorder. Unfortunately, people with this disorder cannot lose weight simply by restricting calories, because their bodies perceive this as famine and will begin to hold fast to its reserve supplies of energy-rich fat – what Dr. Simeons identified as "abnormal fat."
In his studies, he discovered that a hormone, which medical science identifies as Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), acted to prevent the mother's body from robbing nutrients from the fetus. He began to experiment with his obese patients by giving them low doses of HCG while restricting their calories. The results were significant; the HCG forced their bodies to utilize "abnormal" fat.
This is the basis of Dr. Simeons' HCG diet.
He also experimented with they types of foods that would allow the body to mobilize fat most effectively.
The HCG diet is based on basic foods like: lean protein (fish, shrimp, lobster, crab, chicken breast, beef, veal, kidney), tomatoes, celery, asparagus, cabbage, radish, onions, apples, strawberries, grapefruit, spinach, oranges and tea.
View the videos to see how simple and quick the recipes are... these recipes can be used on any diet, but are appropriate for the Beta HCG Detox diet. The recipe book can be downloaded at www.naturalwomenscare.com
I used fresh asparagus and fresh tilapia in this recipe.
on my website www.naturalwomenscare.com the e-book with instructions and recipes can be downloaded
The HCG Diet is based off Dr. Simeons “Pounds & Inches - A New Approach to Obesity”
Obesity, Dr. Simeons concluded, was not a disease, but rather the symptom of an underlying disorder. Unfortunately, people with this disorder cannot lose weight simply by restricting calories, because their bodies perceive this as famine and will begin to hold fast to its reserve supplies of energy-rich fat – what Dr. Simeons identified as "abnormal fat."
In his studies, he discovered that a hormone, which medical science identifies as Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), acted to prevent the mother's body from robbing nutrients from the fetus. He began to experiment with his obese patients by giving them low doses of HCG while restricting their calories. The results were significant; the HCG forced their bodies to utilize "abnormal" fat.
This is the basis of Dr. Simeons' HCG diet.
He also experimented with they types of foods that would allow the body to mobilize fat most effectively.
The HCG diet is based on basic foods like: lean protein (fish, shrimp, lobster, crab, chicken breast, beef, veal, kidney), tomatoes, celery, asparagus, cabbage, radish, onions, apples, strawberries, grapefruit, spinach, oranges and tea.
View the videos to see how simple and quick the recipes are... these recipes can be used on any diet, but are appropriate for the Beta HCG Detox diet. The recipe book can be downloaded at www.naturalwomenscare.com
I used fresh asparagus and fresh tilapia in this recipe.
on my website www.naturalwomenscare.com the e-book with instructions and recipes can be downloaded
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