Taking Aim At Compounders - Again.

The FDA took another shot at compounders on January 9th, 2008. As expected, it was initiated by a complaint filed by Wyeth – the drug maker who supports the use of mare hormones over hormones that are identical to the ones made in the human body. Of course, remember that Wyeth makes drugs from mare's urine that they call PREMARIN. More…

HARMFUL BONE DRUGS (BISPHOSPHANATES)

I’ve tried to warn people about the dangers from using potent drugs to treat osteoporosis. The common treatments for “osteo” are the BISPHOSPHANATE drugs like Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva (the one that the FLYING NUN stumps for). Our motto is that “too many people use too many drugs” and it is particularly true for those who are swallowing these kinds of drugs. The FDA has just issued a warning about side effects – because they found that most prescribers weren’t fully aware of the dangers EVEN THOUGH THE COMPANY LISTS THE PROBABLE HARMS IN THEIR PACKAGING. Does your doctor know what he or she is prescribing for you? Do you know about the dangers? More…

MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG) AND GELATIN

QUESTION: I’ve noticed that you recommend avoiding MSG, which is found in gelatin and other foods. However, many nutritional supplements contain gelatin as an "other ingredient." Would you please comment?

Monosodium Glutamate can show up anywhere - even in some of the medicines we take. If you use L-Lysine to treat cold sores or canker sores, you will want to be sure you buy tablets NOT gelatin capsules. More...

ANOTHER ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCE !?

We're ALL addicted to sweetness. And food manufacturers feel obligated to feed our addiction by adding one or more sweeteners to their products - even some of the ones we wouldn't expect to be sweet. Some are chemicals (aspartame, for example) and some are natural (sugar). There's also a sweetener derived from corn - called HFCS (high fructose corn syrup). Just look at the labels and you'll find it in just about everything we consume. Dr. Al Sears warns us about this substance. You owe it to yourself to learn more about this potentially toxic substance. More...

Antibiotic Cocktail

You are completely responsible for your own health. All the good intentions on the part of your doctor might not save you from the side effects of prescription drugs. One of my customers has found this out the hard way. A long course of multiple antibiotics has seriously injured her health. Karen's done her research and she's given me permission to share her story with you. Please read it and share it. More...

POST-OP PAIN AND CONSTIPATION

Controlling pain often requires the use of strong opioid drugs. While opioids do relieve pain, they can also induces other symptoms that have to be dealt with. One of our readers asked about her brother's constipation problems. Unresolved constipation should not be tolerated. How does one resolve the constipation caused by opioids without reducing the level of pain relief? More...

IS THERE A NEW CHOLESTEROL DRUG?

I don't support the use of drugs to reduce cholesterol. Yes, I understand there is a correlation between elevated cholesterol and serious health conditions, but I am not convinced that cholesterol causes disease. Actually, the evidence supports just the opposite.

I am in the minority on this position. One drug company that has led the way with cholesterol-lowering drugs is trying a new tactic. They are planning to use a non-prescription vitamin (niacin) coupled with an experimental drug to lower cholesterol levels while controlling some of the side effects caused by niacin.

While this might restore sales for the drug sellers, I'm not sure this is such a good medical idea. More...

Tranilast - Another Wonder Worker?

I'd like to tell you about a substance called TRANILAST. It's derived from the amino acid, tryptophan and it's a bright yellow-green when made into a topical cream. When you hear the stories about it you might think it's another snake oil. But it isn't.

We've used it for many years and we'd like to tell you about all the things we've found that TRANILAST seems to do. There are some published articles about it, but most of what we understand comes from stories from people who have had good experiences. More...

Intersting Eczema Treatment

Eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by rashes and intense itching with swelling, redness, and blistering. Proteins produced by white blood cells, called cytokines, stimulate certain cells in the body to make nitric oxide, which contributes to the redness and swelling. Traditional treatments for eczema aim to control the symptoms.

It was found that vitamin B12 inhibits production of cytokines and can trap nitric oxide, making it less harmful. One new study reported in the British Journal of Dermatology investigated the effect of a topical application of a vitamin B12 cream on eczema. More...