Archive Year 2010 month 8

Q. I have dealt with constipation for many years and do believe I have taken every remedy known to man. I am also gluten free. The only somewhat-reliable supplement that works for me is magnesium oxide. I like the fact that Magnesium Plus is such a clean product, but 100 mg would not make a difference for my constipation. I usually take 1200 mg of magnesium oxide. I do take P5P separately. Magnesium citrate powder does not work either.

I have started using

Q. What is the best recommended Dr Chi's product to cure the two problems? Can the product be obtained at China?

A. The best product by Dr Chi to help reduce endometriosis and adenomyosis would be Myomin. Myomin cannot be obtained in China as it is produced here in the United States. We do ship worldwide.

Myomin works by reducing estrogen production. Excess estrogen is a factor in both endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Take the recommended dose of Myomin which is 2 to 3 capsules.

If Myomin is not strong enough for you, I recommend you consider

Sulfur plays a role in many biochemical processes within the body, such as maintaining connective tissues, detoxification, and antibody formation in the immune system.  Sulfur has been used medicinally for a wide variety of complaints, from allergies to constipation to musculoskeletal pain and arthritis, and topically for would healing and skin rashes.  For HIV positive people, supplementing with sulfur compounds may help slow the loss of immune function.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic compound of sulfur that occurs naturally in many foods, especially cow’s milk.  Because sulfur compounds are found in greater concentrations in animal proteins than in vegetables, vegans are at greater risk for sulfur deficiency.  Persons who exercise heavily may also require additional dietary sulfur in order to prevent and lessen the inflammatory effects of overtraining.  MSM has also been found in studies to have a beneficial therapeutic

If you are experiencing headaches, high blood pressure, stress, muscle spasms and fatigue, magnesium insufficiency may be a factor.  Magnesium is crucial to hundreds of biochemical processes in your body, and the typical “Western” diet does not provide adequate magnesium.   There is no standard clinical test to determine magnesium levels; serum levels of magnesium in the blood may be low even when levels are sufficient.  This is because about 98% of magnesium in the body is being used in intracellular functions, where it can’t be measured through blood tests.

If you suspect that your magnesium levels might be low, however, they most likely are.  The highly processed and profit-driven “Occidental” diet does not

If you are living with lactose intolerance, using a lactase enzyme supplement allows you the freedom to enjoy dairy products again.  The use of micro-organism derived lactase enzyme with meals containing lactose has been confirmed to be safe and free from side effects.  Lactase enzyme is available in liquid, powder, and tablet forms.  When taken with meals, a potent lactase enzyme supplement will break down lactose into its two constituent simple sugars, galactose and glucose.  

Liquid and powdered lactase have the advantage of versatility; it can be taken with meals or added directly to liquids that contain lactose.  The liquid form, however, is the easiest to mix in evenly with milk.  The amount of lactase needed

My friend uses her chiropractor for everything and gave me liquid silver to take for my cold. I don't really know if it helps. What do you think about this?
Thanks!

Liquid silver I am not too fond of. I do not like treating conditions with metals unless absolutely necessary. Colloidal silver is in low amounts but it does not take much to create excess or imbalances - especially in children.

I prefer to use nutrients like Vitamin D3, vitamin C, fish oil, Vitamin'

If you have a health condition in which estrogen levels are a factor, you may benefit from dietary compounds known as "indoles" that regulate hormone function and provide antioxidant protection.  Cruciferous vegetables like kale, cabbage, and broccoli have long been associated with good health and longevity.  The protective and health-promoting activity of these foods has been investigated in recent years, providing evidence of the healing properties of these vegetables. 

The primary active ingredient that is present in vegetables in the Brassica family is called indole-3-carbinol, which breaks down into a number of compounds with anti-carcinogenic potential.   Indole-3-carbinol has been found to have anti-angiogenic qualities in

Ever wonder if you’re missing out on something?  Most likely, you are missing something; recent research has suggested that the vast majority of people are deficient in vitamin D, and that the recommended daily intake of 400 IU has been woefully underestimated.  In addition to this, current research indicates that vitamin D’s role in human physiology is much larger than simply regulating bone development and calcium use.  Long-term vitamin D insufficiency is likely an important factor in a number of serious and chronic health concerns such as:

• Diabetes Type 1

• Various Cancers (Prostate, Breast, Ovarian)

• Autoimmune Disease

• Skin Problems (ex. Psoriasis)

• Osteoporosis

• Fractures

• Heart Disease

• Weak Immune Function

Vitamin D’s role in healthy bone development has been well known for the last century, and so widespread

Coping with stress, fatigue, or anxiety?  Unable to function with harsh stimulant medications? Ashwagandha Stress Support by Seeking Health provides gentle, well-tolerated support for anxiety and stress-related conditions.  Traditionally, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is used in Ayurvedic medicine for a wide variety of ailments, from muscle weakness and fatigue to rheumatism to senility.  This plant-based medicine is classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it provides the body with support to adapt to physical and psychological stressors.

Ashwagandha is native to Africa, India, and the Mediterranean

Q: What can I do to help out my acne? I get black heads and I have acne scars and visible pores.

A: Many people suffer from acne. Finding the right treatment can be very exhausting.

The problem with the majority of products out there is that they have so many chemical additives.

Here are some suggestions that have shown impressive results in the past:

Moor Mud mask by Torf Spa. This works to detoxify your skin. If you have body acne, I recommend the Moor Mud Bath and Body Wrap to be used in the bath following the labeled instructions. Soak in this as often as you feel comfortable for an all over detoxifier.

Q. Can fear & anxiety be related to some imbalance in the body systems or vitamin deficiency?

A. I am thankful that you are thinking outside the standard box.

I am going to explain something that all doctors should understand; however, the strength of the pharmaceutical companies creates a blind eye.

Fear and anxiety are definitely related to biochemical imbalances in the body systems.

Biochemical imbalances are directly tied to nutritional imbalances and genetics.

Nutritional imbalances are due to dietary choices, digestive disorders, pathetic farming principles (GMO, herbicides, pesticides) and poorly

After an intense 5 years of medical training at Bastyr University, my day arrived in the summer of 2007.

"Dr Benjamin Lynch."

That was the first time I was called doctor. It felt incredible. Little did I know that it was nothing compared to what I'd feel in another 30 minutes.

After all my classmates were called up on stage as doctor for the first time, there was one last thing to do before we were truly declared Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine.

We had to state the .

I should rephrase that. We were honored to state the in chorus with some of the great leaders of naturopathic medicine.

Les Griffith, ND, one of the founders of Bastyr University, led the saying of'

You want to quit smoking but can't.

You've tried all sorts of things. You've even been to the website WhyQuit.com and read their wealth of information - which, I may add, is quite good.

You know smoking is bad for you and it is frankly pissing you off that you cannot stop.

I don't blame you.

So, as a doctor, I am approaching this from a different angle since you are having trouble quitting smoking.

If you want to reduce your risk of kidney failure, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease then keep reading. Even if you are quitting smoking or have quit years ago, you still need to read this in order to repair some damage done by cigarette smoke.

I am going to present you with some quotes from

Autism is a rapidly growing health concern that, in my professional opinion, is highly related to the mother's environmental exposures and nutrient deficiencies during pregnancy.

I want to clearly state that in no way is this the fault of the mother - not even remotely.

At some point I will write a comprehensive op-ed on autism; however, today I need not as I want to share with you a very well-written, highly researched and respected two part article on autism.

These articles on autism are attached below - scroll down and you will see them.

The author of these articles is Paris Kidd, PhD. I frequently read scientific article summaries by him'