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Nanoparticles: An Overview
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Nanoparticles are extemely small particles that can travel to parts of the body where normally they are not found. The safety and long term effects of these particles is unknown, but we're using them anyway! Titanium issues are discussed in terms of possible relationship to lung cancer. The safety tests are being done on the population at large....
Natural Alternatives to Prescriptions
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
There are 400,000 deaths annually from prescription drugs. There are many far safer natural therapies that are equally or more effective than can be used instead. We review some of these examples.
Natural Solutions for Improved Vision with Meir Schneider, PhD, CMT
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Meir is a pioneer in natural approaches for eye care. He is endorsed by numerous ophthalmologists and his work is amazingly effective. He cites many examples of how he manages these conditions naturally.
Neurologists Caution Against ADHD Drugs
submitted by: admin on 05/24/2016
The American Academy of Neurology published an article in the March 2013 issue of Neurology a statement advising against the use of neuroenhancing drugs to boost academic achievement is school tests in normal kids. They say the drugs have not been adequately studied in normal kids; it makes you wonder if these drugs are a good idea for kids with these...
New Drugs: Are They Safe?
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
New drugs are the poorest tested and Americans are the guinea pigs for the first few years after release. Most new drugs have new side effects reported and 20% wind up off the market or with black box warnings.
New Drugs: Their Dangers
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
New drugs are problematic because they are not fully tested. Post marketing studies should be required. It is wiser to use old time-tested drugs because they've been around for decades and we know their complications. Vioxx is an interesting example. Cox 1 and Cox 2 inhibitors are explained.
New Guidelines for Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
submitted by: admin on 05/05/2015
The American Academy of Neurology has issued new guidelines for effective treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. It involves the use of multiple drugs that include anti-seizure medications, antidepressants, and narcotics. While it is sometimes necessary to use this toxic polypharmaceutical approach, there are newer highly effective, safe, and affordable options...
NSAIDs
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
This class of drugs should be removed from our pharmacies. Problems associated with these drugs include, GI bleeding, ulcers, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, atrial fibrillation, miscarriage, elevated blood pressure, congestive heart failure and more! They account for 30,000 deaths annually and more than 300,000 hospitalizations. There are...
NSAIDs are Not a Good Idea for Babies
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
According to an article published in the January 2013 issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, sick children, especially those with dehydration or under the age of 5, are at risk for serious kidney failure if given NSAIDs. Most children were treated with recommended dosages. The reason is suspected to be related to the fact that NSAIDs affect kidney function...
NSAIDs Double Risk of Miscarriage
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
It is amazing that NSAIDs would be used by anyone who is pregnant. We know that many drugs have serious effects on the developing fetus. Because we know that NSAIDs cause at least 30,000 deaths every year in the US and 300,000 hospitalizations, who in their right mind would suggest that a pregnant women, especially in the first trimester use an NSAID?
There...
NSAIDs: The Myriad of Side Effects
submitted by: admin on 05/31/2014
The effectiveness of NSAIDS for longterm pain is questionable according to new research. Chronic use of these drugs shows their effectiveness is close to that of a placebo. There are many alternatives to drugs for pain management that are more effective and far safer.
More than 30,000 people die annually in the US from this class of drugs, which include Advil,...
Nutrition for Allergies
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Using conventional drugs for allergies is not the safest approach. There are a wide range of nutrients and herbs that work very well and are safe.
Only Drugs Can Treat Hypertension
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
A study comparing drugs to other therapies is presented. The pros and cons of using drugs or non-drug approaches are reviewed and discussed.
Orthomolecular Medicine with Richard Kunin, MD
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Nutrient and toxic levels should be measured to maintain health.
Medicine has forgotten about Hippocrates and his views on food as medicine.
This style of medicine...
Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
A study of professional baseball players showed that anabolic steroids are now commonplace. The reasons and ethics of using these drugs is discussed. There is a price to pay for the effects on health. Steroid usage is rampant among non-athletes as well for cosmetic reasons. Acne, testicular atrophy, and breast enlargement are side effects.
Photo-Oxidation with Robert Rowen, MD
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
In the preantibiotic era, a technology called photo-oxidation that uses UV light was used very effectively in treating severe, advanced infections. About 200 cc of blood are circulated through UV light and put back into the body to have its antimicrobial effect. The mechanism of action and data supporting its use are described. A miraculous treatment was lost.
Photonic Stimulation Part 1
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
There is an amazing new technology that has remarkable ability to relieve pain that uses near infrared light. Its mechanism of action, range of uses, and how it works is discussed.
Placebo Effect with Ofer Erez
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
In medicine we throw out the effect of placebo. However, it is safe, affordable, powerful treatment that works! What we believe has potent biochemical and physiological effects. Ethics of placebo are discussed too.
Placebo is as effective as drugs to prevent migranes in kids
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
According to an article published in the January issue of the journal, Pediatrics, placebo is as effective as drugs in preventing migraine headaches in children. Only two drugs, Topamax and trazadone, worked better than placebo, and the very minimal benefits were not worth the risks from side effects.
The benefit of placebo was a reduction...
Plastic Water Bottles, Are they Safe?
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Bisphenol A is found in plastic bottles and is carcinogenic. It is now ubiquitous. One of the problems in assessing the safety of chemicals is that we don't look at the cumulative effect of thousands of environmental toxins. Commonsense is needed in the US to stop approving chemicals that are not proven to be safe. Money trumps service.
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