Nutritionals

Attention deficit disorder is just like the name implies-the patient or child has a very short attention span. ADHD is associated with a child who is very active and can rarely sit still. When it comes to schoolwork, this disorder leads to poor performance and class disruption. This is especially true if the child has the hyperactive form, which means the child is continually in motion-literally. When these children come into my office, I leave the exam room exhausted after the child has all but disassembled it. I have certainly gained great respect for the parents and teachers who have to deal with this day in and day out. However, I also realize that many children are being improperly diagnosed as having ADD/ADHD, since it is almost a "fad" diagnosis today. This makes it imperative that physicians and parents follow strict protocols in the making of this diagnosis by making sure there are no physical disorders and then following a battery of neruopsychiatric testing. This testing should be done with a clinician that has experience in this disorder.

Traditional therapy for ADD/ADHD involves the use of psychostimulant drugs like Ritalin, Cylert, and Adderall. Although these drugs have been shown to have a significant clinical effect in these children, they have their own set of side effects and have even been found to lose their effect over a couple of years. This is why many clinicians dealing with this disorder like to give their patients a "drug holiday," especially in the summer. I also find many parents showing up in my office sharing with me that they would like to try and get their child off the medication permanently because of the terrible side effects, saying they want their child back. Parents will often state, "My child's attention is better but his or her personality has totally changed on the medication."

I encourage parents to make the lifestyle changes including the advanced nutritional program below I recommend (see my full report below) and over time many children will be able to come off the medication and still do well socially and educationally.

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance like pollen, dust, bee sting, and a host of other substances. In the person who tends to be more sensitive to their environment the immune system produces antibodies to a particular allergen as if it were potentially harmful to the body. Once these antibodies are produced, every time you are exposed to the allergen your immune system kicks in and attacks the allergen. This creates the release of histamines and other substances that cause an allergic response and allergy symptoms.

Allergies can cause reactions and symptoms involving the skin, sinuses and upper airways (hayfever), or digestive system. Allergy symptoms can vary from very mild to severe and vary from person to person.

A USANA nutritional supplement program can attack allergies from two different directions. First of all, it can replenish the antioxidant defense system and decrease the damage and reaction caused by this inflammatory response. Over time (usually about 6 months), you are able to build up your immune system and I feel it becomes less confused. In my clinical experience, almost all allergies will improve. Some will improve dramatically and some will improve moderately. However, they all seem to improve. I tell my patients if they start the advanced nutritional supplement program below in the autumn they will be better in the spring. If they start in the spring, they will be better in the autumn.

Alzheimer's dementia affects is the major cause for admission to nursing homes. The brain is our most precious organ and without its full function we are unable to relate to the world around us. Patients with Alzheimer's dementia are not only oblivious to what day it is; they don't even recognize their loved ones. Anyone who has had to deal with Alzheimer's dementia within his or her family understands this tragedy. Protecting our brain must become a priority.

Oxidative stress is the leading cause of the aging process. Nowhere is evidence for this concept stronger than in the actual aging of the brain. Scientific studies have shown evidence of oxidative damage to the mitochondria (furnace of the cell) and to the DNA of the brain cell. This can lead to the malfunction or even death of these very sensitive brain cells.

Recent findings reported by researchers at Case Western Reserve University concluded that increasing oxidative stress with age might account for all aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Strong evidence exists that patients with Alzheimer's dementia have significantly depleted levels of antioxidants in their brains as well as high levels of oxidative stress. When various antioxidants are given in experimental settings this oxidative damage is prevented.

There is strong evidence in the medical literature that demonstrates that we are able to slow down this process with the use of antioxidants. Because the medical literature points to oxidative stress as the underlying cause of Alzheimer's dementia, broad spectrum antioxidant therapy is the most promising solution to slowing/preventing the progression of the disease.

Arthritis is a degenerative process within the joints. Over 70% of the people over 50 years of age have some degree of degenerative arthritis. This is not a disease that will typically shorten one's life, but will certainly cause significant pain and disability if left untreated.

When researchers study joint fluid extracted from an inflamed joint, they note a significant increase in the number of excessive free radicals. In contrast, fluid from a normal joint, has no free radicals present. Studies have shown a significant increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in those individuals who have low levels of vitamin E, beta-carotene, and selenium.

Free radical production from different sources within the inflamed joint all cause significant oxidative stress resulting in an overload in the antioxidant defense system of the joint space. The synovial fluid (joint fluid), which is usually very thick becomes thin and all components of the cartilage become damaged as the process of joint destruction begins taking place.

Most of my patients find their arthritis has significantly improved within 6 months of starting the below USANA nutritional program. Cartilage should start to repair and rebuild, and pain shoud diminish significantly.

Air pollutants cause a tremendous amount of oxidative stress in the respiratory tract and in turn, the body. When you add the most severe cause of oxidative stress to the body, cigarette smoking, the nasal passageways and lungs are literally under attack.

It is felt by most researchers that the real culprit behind most of our lung diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and even lung cancer is oxidative stress resulting from these pollutants and the resultant chronic inflammation. Most drugs are now aimed at decreasing this inflammatory response and relaxing the accompanying bronchospasm. Nevertheless, the underlying "root" problem, oxidative stress, is still not addressed.

I have read several clinical trials wherein patients with asthma are found to have significantly depleted antioxidants in the extra-cellular fluid lining of their lungs. Antioxidant levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene were found at low levels even when the children were not having an acute attack. They also exhibit markedly higher levels of by-products produced by oxidative stress leading to chronic inflammation and hyperactivity of the airways.

The key in truly helping these patients is to rebuild their natural antioxidant defense system and natural immune system back to optimal levels. This can best be accomplished by the following USANA nutritional recommendations

Autism is one of the most devastating diseases of our time. If you know someone who is dealing with autism in one of their children, you are acutely aware of what a difficult situation this presents to the family. The medical community is not very helpful, since the underlying cause of this disease is poorly understood and treatments are only marginally effective. I personally feel that nutritional medicine can offer the best hope of improvement in these individuals. Let's take a closer look at this disease and learn why a multi-disciplinary approach with the basis being an aggressive nutritional supplement program may be helpful.

Autism (sometimes called "classical autism") is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is
characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females. However, recent studies are showing that nearly 1 in 150 children are developing autism today.

If this condition is effecting a friend or a loved one, it is very important you download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE

Over the past thirty years of my practice, nothing has been more of a concern than the frequency with which I see patients having developed breast cancer. A decade ago, the incidence of breast cancer was approximately 1 in 40. Whereas today, closer to 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Why this major increase of such a serious illness?

No one knows for certain; however, many authorities believe it is due to the tremendous increase in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the significant increased use of estrogens by the food industry. Physicians want to treat menopause as a disease and encourage their patients to take HRT for the rest of their lives, when in reality, HRT may do more harm than good.

If you are one who has developed breast cancer, it is important to learn what you can do presently to slow down the progression of your disease. My hope and prayer is that you will be one of the thousands who have survived their struggle with cancer. It is critical that you become more proactive with your health and find a primary care physician and oncologist that you trust and feel you can work with.

Women are faced with a tremendous amount of decisions during this time. I have a detailed Report and a Newsletter on breast cancer that will assist you to make a more educated decision:

• Download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE.
  
• Also, I have written a Newsletter on the subject that you may way to review and give to your oncologist – CLICK HERE
• Your oncologist may also want to review page 23 of "Selected Abstracts" of clinical trials that have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can help prevent Cancer – CLICK HERE

I t seems that every time you open your local newspaper you are reading about yet another viral infection or epidemic that is rapidly spreading across the globe. First it was SARS and then it was the West Nile Virus. Then came Mad Cow's disease. All of these diseases have one thing in common. There is really no treatment except for supportive care.

The best way to avoid these diseases is to enhance your immune system. It has been documented over and over in our medical literature that you are able to enhance and boost your immune system with the use of advanced nutritional supplements. This is provides the body with all of the nutrients at their optimal level that has been shown to provide a health benefit in our medical literature. The same micronutrients that are able to optimize our antioxidant defense system can also optimize our immune system. However, it does take time. For children and young adults (younger than age 30), it takes at least 6 months to build up your immune system. For older adults, it has been shown that it takes over a year of supplementation to completely optimize your immune system.

Therefore, it is critical that you begin right now and build up your immune system. This is your best defense against any of viral diseases.

In spite of the near 25 billion dollars spent on cancer research in the past twenty years, cancer deaths have actually increased over that same time period. This has raised major concern among researchers and clinicians alike—it's time to rethink our approach to cancer prevention and treatment. If there has been any improvement in cancer risk, it seems to be with the ability to detect some cancers sooner, i.e. mammography for the detection of breast cancer and PSA tests for prostate cancer.

An aggressive nutritional program can significantly help people with cancer. Drs. Kedar Prasad and Arun Kumar and their colleagues at the University of Colorado Medical School Radiology Department reviewed more than seventy studies to address this concern. They titled their report, "HIGH DOSES OF MULTIPLE ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS: Essential Ingredients in Improving the Efficacy of Standard Cancer Therapy" which appeared in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. When high doses of multiple antioxidants were used together with chemotherapeutic treatments, the therapies were enhanced. The two reasons for this are: Antioxidants Help Destroy Cancer Cells, and Antioxidants Help Good Cells.

If you or a loved one is concerned with Cancer:

• Download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE.
  
• Also, I have written a Newsletter on the subject that you may way to review and give to your oncologist – CLICK HERE
• Your oncologist may also want to review page 23 of "Selected Abstracts" of clinical trials that have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can help prevent Cancer – CLICK HERE

The greatest killer we have today (approximately 42% of all deaths) is cardiovascular disease, which involves the process of atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries." As our vessels degenerate, it just depends on which part of our body is affected the most. If the coronary arteries are primarily involved the risk for a heart attack increases. When the cerebral vessels are affected, one is at risk for a stroke.
Peripheral vessels may also be involved putting the limbs at risk as well as the possibility of an aneurysm.

There are over 1,500,000 heart attacks each year from which 500,000 people die. Most devastating perhaps is the fact that 250,000 of these deaths occur within one hour of the heart attack. Forty-five percent of all heart attacks occur in people who are under the age of 65 with the first sign of heart disease in over 30% being sudden death. When a person is fortunate enough to have a warning sign, the symptoms are subtle and easily passed off as minor indigestion.

Elevated homocysteine levels in our blood are primarily the result of a nutritional deficiency of folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6. When these nutrients are given in supplementation for just pennies a day, our homocysteine levels will fall back into a safe range the majority of the time.

My wife has suffered with fibromyalgia for the over 18 years. She never had a restful night's sleep and would get up just as tired as when she went to bed. Early morning stiffness, mental fog, muscle spasms, fatigue, and pain were daily encounters with which she had to learn to live. Living with this illness for years has totally changed my perception on the seriousness of this disease

My wife has always joked that she thought marrying a physician would allow her to improve her health. But I'm afraid I was not the answer. The frustration felt by a physician when he or she is unable to do anything for a patient cannot be overstated. And I now realize, first-handedly, the frustration patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue have with their doctors.

When my wife was struggling with the most difficult fatigue, she asked if she could try some nutritional supplements given to her by a friend. I told her she could certainly try since I had not been able to find anything to help her through traditional medicine.

Within weeks she saw marked improvement and within months she was back to her normal self and off all medications. Over the next year she not only totally recovered, but felt more energetic than she had in years. She has added three to four hours to each of her days. She has significantly less pain and fewer muscle spasms, and her energy level has now surpassed mine.

If you or a loved one is concerned with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, please CLICK HERE to download and review my detailed report that covers the problem, oxidative stress, antioxidants, risks, recommendations and prevention.

Patients with depression, bipolar disorder, and manic depressive syndrome can see significant improvement with the use of nutritional supplementation. The medical literature is full of clinical studies which show that nutritional supplementation helps all of these problems.

Diabetes mellitus type 1 used to be called "juvenile diabetes". Currently, this type of diabetes is believed to be an autoimmune disease. Even though genetics and environment play some role in the development of type 1 diabetes, most of the recent interest has been in the autoimmune process as the cause of this disease.

Since type 1 diabetes mellitus usually occurs early in life it is critical that effort be extended to protect the patient's arteries from the accelerated aging of the arteries. This means the child and eventual adult needs to develop a lifelong healthy lifestyle that can effectively slow down this process.

These patients need to learn about a healthy diet and an effective exercise program. It is absolutely imperative for patients to eat in such a way as to not spike the blood sugar (see "Glycemic Index" in my detailed report below ).

Aslo taking optimal levels of nutritional supplements is key for these patients.

Clinical trials show those with pre-clinical diabetes have much lower levels of antioxidants then normal. Evidence of increased levels of oxidative stress, leading to depletion of the antioxidant defense system, was also present.

The authors of these trails felt that broad spectrum antioxidant supplementation should be added to the traditional insulin treatment as a means to help arrest complications arising from Type 2 Diabetes.

With the principles that are in my detailed report below, almost all of my patients with insulin resistance have reversed their conditions and 17 documented patients who've had full-blown diabetes have totally reversed their disease.

Many of my patients suffer from dry, scaly skin. I see this in babies, children, and adults. The hallmark characteristic of this disease is a very dry, scaly, and often inflamed skin and itchy skin.

The frustration to parents of children and adults with this problem is the fact that it does not respond all that well to traditional creams, lotions, and prescription medication.

I have personally found that the majority of these patients respond very well to broadspectrum nutritional supplementation. I would encourage anyone with this problem to compliment their medication with the below advanced nutritional supplementation support.

Over 80% of the population today is deficient in essential fats. When my patients begin taking these essential fats in the form of filtered fish oil, their skin improves significantly.

Also there is strong evidence in the medical literature that grape seed extract improves dermatitis as well as skin diseases like psoriasis. It is critical to offer the body the nutrients it needs internally to improve these skin diseases.

Many patients suffer from seizures and are taking potent medications to control them. A seizure occurs when the electrical current, which is passing through the brain, actually short circuits and creates an abnormal stimulation of the body. There are many types and severity of seizures. Some involve a simple blank stare, which usually lasts for 5 to 15 seconds (Petit Mal Seizure) to complete loss of consciousness and violent jerking movements of the extremities (Grand Mal Seizure). There are several types of seizures found between these two extremes.

Patients who suffer with seizures can have significant improvements if they add an aggressive nutritional program. Magnesium in supplementation alone has been shown to lower the frequency of all kinds of seizures. I recommend adding the following nutritional program to their traditional medications.

It is very concerning seeing the number of patients who suffer from food allergies. Many of them are allergic to multiple foods, especially children. I look at this as a strong sign of a depleted immune system. It seems that these patients simply become allergic to everything. I have seen over and over again when patients build up their natural immune system by the use of nutritional supplements their problem becomes better and better. However, this usually takes at least 6 months to build up their immune system. Also it is important to realize that Proflavanol C 100's are not only a very potent antioxidant, but also, they are anti-allergenic. In other words, they significantly improve your allergies (hay fever, asthma, and food allergies).

Nutritional supplementation has been shown to significantly improve one's immune system. As their immune system improves over a 6 to 12 month period of time (the older your age the longer it takes), they seem to be less and less allergic to foods they previously had trouble with. That is why I encourage my patients to follow the nutritional recommendations below for at least 9 to 12 months.

One of the leading causes of adult blindness is glaucoma. There are basically two types of glaucoma. Acute-angle closure glaucoma is a more rare type that is generally associated with pain and redness of the eye. This is the type of glaucoma that can be set off or exacerbated by certain medications like anti-histamines. The more common type of glaucoma is called open-angle glaucoma. This is slowly developing disease that usually does not cause any symptoms and generally goes unnoticed by the individual until there has been serious eye damage. Generally, in both types of glaucoma there is an increased pressure within the eye itself, which leads to slow damage of the optic nerve and may lead to eventual blindness.

There have been several recent studies that have looked at the underlying cause of glaucoma. Many researchers now believe that oxidative stress is the underlying or root cause of glaucoma. There is also evidence that the furnace or mitochondria of the cell is not functioning correctly. This can also be improved via advanced nutritional supplementation.

Over a six-month period each cell is able to not only overcome nutritional deficiencies but also to optimize ALL the nutrients, which are needed to combat oxidative stress and this disease.

The most common disease I treat in my office is hypertension. And patients usually anticipate a lifetime of drug therapy. The medical literature is very clear: if we allow hypertension to go untreated, there is a significant increased risk in heart attacks, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney failure.

In a Usana Health Sciences clinical trial, systolic blood pressure dropped an average of 10 points and diastolic blood pressure dropped an average of 6 points in just 12 weeks. The participants took the Usana Nutritionals combined with the healthy lifestyle changes promoted in the Healthy for Life Program located at releasingfat.com.

When you combine the advanced nutritional supplement program recommended below along with a healthy diet and modest exercise program you give yourself the absolute best chance to improve your health and blood pressure.

Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood and lymph system. Therefore, they are not considered solid tumor cancers like lung cancer, colon cancer, or breast cancer. Medical science has had much greater success in treating leukemia and lymphoma than in treating solid tumors. This is why I always advice my patients who have a diagnosis of leukemia or lymphoma to strongly consider aggressive medical treatment. Also, an aggressive nutritional program can significantly help people with this disease.

Drs. Kedar Prasad and Arun Kumar and their colleagues at the University of Colorado Medical School Radiology Department reviewed more than seventy studies to address this concern. They titled their report, "HIGH DOSES OF MULTIPLE ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS: Essential Ingredients in Improving the Efficacy of Standard Cancer Therapy" which appeared in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. When high doses of multiple antioxidants were used together with chemotherapeutic treatments, the therapies were enhanced. The two reasons for this are: Antioxidants Help Destroy Cancer Cells, and Antioxidants Help Good Cells.

If you or a loved one is concerned with this form of Cancer:

• Download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE.
  
• Also, I have written a Newsletter on the subject that you may way to review and give to your oncologist – CLICK HERE
• Your oncologist may also want to review page 23 of "Selected Abstracts" of clinical trials that have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can help prevent Cancer – CLICK HERE

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers physicians see. In spite of all the education about the dangers of tobacco abuse, the rate of smokers has fallen very little. In fact, smoking among our youth is growing. Ever since Dr. Ochsner, who was a chest surgeon and started the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, showed the increase in lung cancer among smokers, we have seen the frequency of lung cancer skyrocket. In fact, even after a patient quits smoking they are at a significantly greater risk of developing lung, oral, or throat cancer for the rest of their lives.

The main problem with lung cancer is the fact that once it is diagnosed there is very little that our aggressive treatments are able to do to fight this cancer. Whether the cancer is an adenocarcinoma, small cell (oat cell cancer), or one of the rare types of lung cancer, treatments are very ineffective. This is in part due to the fact that physicians are only able to diagnose these cancers at their very last stages and most of the time they have already spread (metastasized)

An aggressive nutritional program can significantly help people with lung cancer. Drs. Kedar Prasad and Arun Kumar and their colleagues at the University of Colorado Medical School Radiology Department reviewed more than seventy studies to address this concern. They titled their report, "HIGH DOSES OF MULTIPLE ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS: Essential Ingredients in Improving the Efficacy of Standard Cancer Therapy" which appeared in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

If you or a loved one is concerned with Lung Cancer:

• Download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE.
  
• Also, I have written a Newsletter on the subject that you may way to review and give to your oncologist – CLICK HERE
• Your oncologist may also want to review page 23 of "Selected Abstracts" of clinical trials that have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can help prevent Cancer – CLICK HERE

In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60. Macular degeneration comes in two forms: dry and wet, which both affect the macula of the eye. This is the area of the retina responsible for central vision.

Clinical studies reveal the underlying cause of age-related macular degeneration is free radical damage or oxidative stress to the macula. Patients with macular degeneration needs to start an aggressive nutritional supplement program in order to improve the eye's antioxidant defense system.

Menopause is a very difficult time in almost every woman's life. In fact, I have found that the 3 to 4 years before a woman actually stops having her periods (called the perimenopausal time) is the most difficult time for some women. You see, your ovaries don't just quit working one day. They actually sputter and the hormonal output can actually vacillate up and down significantly during this time in a woman's life. This can make for a significant amount of emotional instability, mental fogginess, hot flashes, night sweats, and even vaginal dryness. Some patients simply need hormonal support during this time and the time just following actual menopause (ovarian failure). However, there is a safer approach than simply taking synthetic estrogens/progestins. I would like to detail a simple, logical approach, which can help the overwhelming majority of patients during this most difficult time.

Please download and review my detailed report on Menopause, especially if you are considering Hormone Replacement Therapy — CLICK HERE

Migraine headaches are a disease and should be treated as a disease. Migraines can lead to serious disability and even stroke in younger patients. There is a complex series of changes that occur in the arteries. There is usually inflammation, which occurs in the artery caused by various irritants (see heart disease-an inflammatory disease), this leads to endothelial dysfunction (poor functioning of the lining of the artery). This causes severe spasm of the artery causing lack of blood supply to that area of the brain. This creates the "aura" or numbness, blurred vision, flashing lights, which can precede the migraine headache. This is quickly followed by rapid dilatation of the artery. It is the dilating of the artery that causes the severe pain associated with migraine headaches. Not every one experiences an "aura" but approximately 50% of the patients will. There is also usually a strong family history of migraine headaches in patients who suffer migraine headaches.

There is no doubt that there is a strong hereditary factor in migraine headaches. However, understanding that the trigger for these headaches is arterial spasm usually caused by inflammation brings Nutritional Medicine to the forefront in helping patients avoid these headaches. Nutritional supplements can either eliminate or significantly reduce all the causes of inflammation of the artery. Nutrients like magnesium have also been thoroughly studied in patients with migraines. Magnesium is nature's own calcium channel blocker. Using higher doses of magnesium in supplementation along with cellular nutrition can significantly decrease the number and frequency of migraine headaches.

Nutritional supplements can either eliminate or significantly reduce all the causes of artery inflammation - the major cause of migraines. Magnesium have also been thoroughly studied in migraine patients and using higher doses of magnesium in supplementation along with cellular nutrition can significantly decrease the number and frequency of migraine headaches.

Osteoporosis is an epidemic nutritional deficiency. At least 1.2 million fractures occur each year as a direct result of osteoporosis. Spontaneous compression fractures of the vertebrae of the back cause tremendous pain and suffering for those with osteoporosis.

It is easily forgotten that bone is active, living tissue, and is continually remodeling itself through osteoblastic (bone forming) and osteoclastic (bone resorbing) activity. It is constantly engaged in biochemical reactions, which are dependent on many different micronutrients and enzyme systems. Therefore, like any living tissue, bone has diverse nutritional needs. It is not just a collection of calcium crystals.

In order to reduce the risk of fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist, we must pay attention to several factors: 1) preserving adequate bone mass, 2) preventing the loss of the protein matrix, and 3) making sure the bone has all the proper nutrients to repair and replace damaged areas of bone.

Many clinical trials have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can significantly increase bone density in both the elderly, adults and children alike (see page 29 of
"Selected Abstracts"). For further reading see my detailed report below.

Once women become pregnant they typically visit their family physician or obstetrician for prenatal care. During the first visit, the doctor or nurse practitioner will prescribe what has become known as prenatal vitamins. Intended to boost nutritional intake, the problem is that most of the supplement products available on the market are of low quality i.e. not balanced correctly, are not easily absorbed, and low quality raw ingredients.

USANA brings a pharmaceutical quality approach to manufacturing its nutritional supplements. USANA's quality, safety and effectiveness is guaranteed in writing on every bottle.

Many clinical trials have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can significantly contribute to Healthy Pregnancies, and Healthy Babies (see page 34 of
"Selected Abstracts"). For further reading see my detailed report below.

One of the most common cancers that men face today is prostate cancer. With the advent of the PSA blood test for early detection of prostate cancer, physicians are detecting more and more prostate cancer earlier and earlier. This has created a tremendous amount of concern and anxiety among men who are either being diagnosed with prostate cancer or who have a fear of developing prostate cancer. I have spent countless hours in my medical office counseling both of these situations. I would like to give individuals who fall into either of these categories some practical advice and overall direction in approaching all of the various choices they face. Also, I will be giving you my specific nutritional recommendations for patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

An aggressive nutritional program can significantly help people with cancer. Drs. Kedar Prasad and Arun Kumar and their colleagues at the University of Colorado Medical School Radiology Department reviewed more than seventy studies to address this concern. They titled their report, "HIGH DOSES OF MULTIPLE ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS: Essential Ingredients in Improving the Efficacy of Standard Cancer Therapy" which appeared in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. When high doses of multiple antioxidants were used together with chemotherapeutic treatments, the therapies were enhanced. The two reasons for this are: Antioxidants Help Destroy Cancer Cells, and Antioxidants Help Good Cells.

If you or a loved one is concerned with Prostate Cancer:

• Download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE.
  
• Also, I have written a Newsletter on the subject that you may way to review and give to your oncologist – CLICK HERE
• Your oncologist may also want to review page 23 of "Selected Abstracts" of clinical trials that have concluded that a quality nutrition supplements can help prevent Cancer – CLICK HERE

I have been involved in a private family practice for well over 30 years. One of the complaints that have increased dramatically over the past 10 years in my patients is heart burn and acid reflux symptoms. The use of drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Pepcid, and Aciphex has also increased dramatically. In fact, one of the more common email consultations I deal with are questions about acid reflux and what one can do naturally to improve this problem.

If you or a loved one is suffering from Reflux Esophagitis, download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid. The thyroid hormone regulates the metabolic rate in the body and for those with hyperthyroidism, one gets too much thyroid in his or her system and the body becomes over-stimulated. This leads to a rapid heart rate, sweaty palms, nervousness, weight loss, increased fatigue and leg weakness. It can be difficult to decipher whether the thyroid is actually under or overactive without doing blood tests.

Hyperthyroidism is a very serious condition and may even be life threatening. If you or a loved one is suffering from this condition, it is VERY important you download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE

Hypothyroidism or under active thyroid occurs when the thyroid gland is destroyed or is not producing needed amounts of thyroid hormone. This condition has also been called myxedema due to the potential harm possible to the body when there is no thyroid hormone. Patients can become edematous (filled with fluid), weak and fatigued, intolerant to cold, experience abnormal weight gain, notice changes in their skin and hair, and may suffer from total body pain. They can also develop congestive heart failure as well as significant increase in their cholesterol levels

If you or a loved one is suffering from this condition, it is important you download and review my detailed report – CLICK HERE