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Antioxidants and Cancer Treatment

submitted by: admin on 05/13/2015
Cancer is a disease of lack of energy production. It is associated with loss of mitochondrial ATP production caused by oxidative stress. Antioxidants are the antidote to cancer development. This is why we sometimes see success with IV vitamin C treatment. Caveolin 1 is a marker that predicts survival. The question then is would it be worthwhile to treat with...

C. Difficile: How to Treat it

submitted by: admin on 03/15/2017
A natural defense mechanism used by cells in the gut neutralizes toxins generated by the C. Diff microorganism. The toxin produced requires multiple stages to become activated and this can be blocked by stopping this effect. Cysteine protease is the enzyme that can do this and researchers are hoping to discover how to stop this process in clinical practice. Despite...

Garlic

submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
There are a multitude of healthy benefits from garlic that are reviewed. It is one of nature's most versatile and powerful foods that is also very tasty. Its effects on blood pressure, anticoagulation, and on microbes is reviewed.          

Garlic Protects the Heart

submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
  Garlic oil may help release protective compounds for the heart during a heart attack, during cardiac surgery, or for congestive heart failure. The active compound is diallyl trisulfide, which can deliver hydrogen sulfide gas to the heart. In studies in mice when a coronary artery is tied off there is 61% less damage when diallyl trisulfide is administered....

Methylation with Dick Kunin, MD

submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
Why methyl groups are important in health and disease. Methyl groups direct the production of energy. Several B vitamins direct where methyl groups go and determine our state of health.            

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.

Ola Loa: How it Works

submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Ola Loa is an interesting product that I use from time to time. Dr. Kunin discusses why he developed this product and what it does. The special synergy between betaine hydrochloride, glycine, and vitamin C is discussed.            

Preventing Diabetes with Joe Prendergast, MD

submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
There is a lot you can do to prevent disease. L-arginine is an important factor that protects the lining of arteries. It actually reverses the early blockages that are such a prominent part of diabetes. Vascular stiffness is easy to measure and it accuately predicts the risk for heart attack and stroke.              

Serum B12 Levels Do Not Assess Deficiency Adequately

submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
A new study documents that poor vitamin B12 status is a risk factor for brain atrophy and cognitive impairment and  highlights the importance of its metabolites that are not routinely assessed. Higher levels of several markers of vitamin B12 deficiency, especially methlmalonic acid (MMA), homocysteine, 2-methycitrate, and cystathionine, are associated with...

Stroke Overview

submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
  This is an extensive overview of stroke. The cause of most strokes is the result of interrupted blood flow to the brain from plaque, clots, and bleeding. Transient ischemic attacks are often the warning of an impending stroke and it is a medical emergency. Guidelines for recognizing and managing stroke are reviewed. The importance of a healthy lifestyle...

Tylenol Over Use Can Be Fatal

submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013
  Repeated doses of slightly too much Tylenol can be fatal. These patients had a higher fatality rate than single doses taken as a suicidal attempt. It take about 15 grams of a single dose to lead to liver failure and the possible need for a liver transplant. Taking just 3 times the recommended dosage can lead to liver failure and death in some people....

Vitamin B12, Cognitive Decline, and Homocysteine

submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013
People with low B12 levels are at risk for cognitive decline. Measuring B12 levels and markers are the best way to detect deficiencies. Some issues related to homocysteine metabolism are involved.          

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