Dr. Steve Clouthier

Post Marathon Recovery

2012-01-22T08:32:00.000-08:00

Recovery is a word that the hard core triathlete and distance runner can often bristle at. It evokes concerns over time, aging, performance and preparation toward the next event. Working with all levels of accomplishment in running and triathlon gives me a window into seeing how recovery occurs for many athletes across a wide variety of ages and competitive levels. Below is a quick primer and some thoughts on recovery for your next race or athletic event.

1. Think about recovery before the race or event: Since recovery begins as soon as you cross the finish line of a race or as soon as the clock time expires, your plan for recovery has to be in place prior to your event.

2. When you finish a race or triathlon do not stop moving for at least 10 minutes. This can include walking, stretching, slow jogging etc. This gradual decrease of activity toward a rest state allows blood pressure and heart rate to normalize gradually and also allows the body to also begin the process of removing lactic acid and other "debris" of aerobic and anaerobic cellular function.

A liquid drink combining protein, carbohydrates, and electrolytes (including salt) should be consumed within the first 30 minutes post race. There is great debate on ratios of these components in the drink, but I will not deal with that here. For now the key is getting a drink in with these contents into the digestive system inside 30 after finish. Liquid is greatly preferred over solid intake because of transit time in digestion and speed at which it crosses the wall of small intestine.

3. Light stretching of the entire lower extremity and torso musculature within the first 60 minutes post race.

4. Continuing to move, anywhere from 10-15 minutes per hour for the rest of that waking day. Laying down, in complete immobility, for hours at a time will significantly impair inflammation reduction and recovery times.

5. Restore intracellular and extracellular hydration by taking a full mouthful of water every five minutes -10 minutes throughout next 2 days while monitoring urine clarity for indications of proper hydration.

6. Schedule massage and/or chiropractic visit on day 2-3 post race, unless injury was suffered, to balance and restore normal bio mechanical function. This helps athlete get back to training more quickly following intense physical stress. If an injury was suffered, scheduling sooner would be indicated. I don't believe that you have to do this but I see in the athletes that I treat that they recover faster with this pattern of care.

New Year and New Adventures

2012-01-10T18:30:00.001-08:00

Many of my patients and friends know that I began training for Triathlon exactly one year ago. I have learned quite a bit about training for the three disciplines of swim, bike and run. I have now run 2 half marathons, 1 marathon, 2 sprint triathlons, one half Ironman distance triathlon, a five mile race and a 5k or two. This will be the first of a weekly post that I will write as I train up to my first Full Ironman race in May of this year.

If you are new to triathlon I hope you will come back and read again. I will be posting things in my blog that will be helpful to beginner and expert triathletes. These postings will sometimes come from my personal learning's from my own training. Sometimes the blog posts will come from my experience of treating runners and triathletes for 12 years, from struggling adults and age groupers to professional triathletes/distance runners and elite high school and college 5 and 10ker's.

This post today will be about trusting your training plan.

Many of my friends and patients that are being trained by a coach, mentor or even themselves, often have questions or doubts that arise during the training or competition season about their training plan. I have even seen this myself with my occasional doubt about my training plan. I find that with most of that doubt or questioning, the underlying emotion is fear. Yes fear of whatever. Fear of failure, fear of injury, fear of over training/under training, fear of not progressing as fast as expectations, fear of others opinions about training plans, fears resulting from comparisons to others training plans etc etc etc.

In my line of work, when I work with endurance athletes, I work with them holistically. This piece falls squarely in the mental/emotional aspects of endurance training. I have found that when we experience and entertain any of the fears/worries that I mentioned, that energy/emotional drain does the following:

1. It reduces the disposable amount of energy that we have to put into our training plan or competition.
2. It keeps us, as athletes, from being fully present with what we are doing TODAY with our training etc.
3. Regular fear or worry taxes the adrenal glands and can lead to adrenal fatigue and increased cortisol levels. With the adrenals fatigued and cortisol levels high the body will retain systemic inflammation, excess weight and fat % and will break down easier under stress. Also recovery will be slowed because inflammation cannot be extinguished readily.
4. It decreases our trust in the person or people, whose sole goal is to help us accomplish our desired result during that training year.

There are many other things that could be listed above, but to me these are the most important. Now by writing what I have above, I am not advocating sticking your head in the sand and simply blindly following a training plan without discussing it with your coach or mentor. You and your selected coach or mentor are a team that experiences success together.

As you ramp up your training schedule consider staying more present, which in turn reduces worry and fear. If that doesn't do it alone there are many in office sports psychology tools we can use to get you there.

Getting back to the basics of health

2010-09-18T09:34:00.000-07:00

The longer I am in practice the more I realize that many have lost their way when it comes to their health. What was just part of our way of life in the 1930's and 1940's now seems so foreign to us. Grandma's old wisdom is now scoffed at to our own health demise. This will be a very short post as I return to blogging world again. If you are having trouble with your health, as with any other issues, go back to the basics:

1. More fresh clean water: 1 quart of water for every 50 lbs of body weight

2. Fresh Air: Open the windows in the house and get outside more in the fresh air

3. Exercise: Get moving again 30 minutes of exercise 4 times per week, (walking is fine)

4. Eat a balanced, whole food, organic diet (in smaller portions then you do now if you are overweight and on smaller plates)

5. Get more sleep: Many health conditions are fixed by getting proper sleep

6. Build community in your town, workplace, church and family.

Socialized medicine won't solve healthcare problems

2009-05-06T09:08:00.000-07:00

It's amazing that health care insurance companies are asking the government to review their practices and behaviors. There behaviors and costs have been escalating out of control for years with no check or balance. The only problem for me with the health care insurance companies asking for this is that they are doing it out of fear that they will no longer exist. Why have they not policed themselves and stopped the extreme abuses in premiums and elsewhere that have existed for years ? It's simple, because they have not had too. They have not had to answer to anyone for years of abuses to those who pay the premiums that keep these companies afloat.

Unfortunately, I would love to see private insurers get their hands slapped and slapped big time BUT, not if the solution is to spank our health care system into socialized medicine. Talk to anyone who lives in Canada and England and ask them how effective this socialized health care system is. They will tell you what I have heard from patients who have lived there. Simple physio for injuries can take months to be accepted into. Medical procedures are determined on a worst case scenario basis. What this means is that someone, whom you don't want to, is deciding who gets treatment first and who is on the wait list.

I have a simple suggestion for private insurance companies. Reduce premiums and gradually put yourselves out of business and allow the health care system to head toward fee for service. It will be a gradual winding down of your life cycle but not as painful as Obama's quick death plan.

Culture of Negativity in The US

2009-05-05T18:55:00.000-07:00

This current Swine flu hysteria has shown me a few trends in the consciousness of the American people that have me concerned.

1. We as a people seem to be obsessed with negatives. We see a media that is focused on reporting the most negative and depressing aspects of our society. Whether it be crime, social or health related news the picture is always negative and bleak. This consciousness is troublesome when we talk about the "Laws of Attraction". Those who hold to these tenets would say that the more we focus on violence, crime, illness, disease and natural disaster, the more of those things we get.

2. There seems to by a hysteria surrounding negative events that does not follow positive ones. When we have a huge medical or social breakthrough, the information is in the news/media for a day or two at most and then quickly falls out of public view. If there is a negative happening, such as the Swine Flu, it is spread, talked about, dissected and analyzed to the point of absurdity, all the while creating high levels of stress to those who buy into this culture.

3. We don't share the positive information anywhere near the level or frequency that we will share a negative piece of information. I think this is probably not unique to the US but to mankind in general due to are human nature.

Please evaluate your communication over the next few days and weeks and see if you are in some way contributing to a culture of negativity. If we can increase the number of people that are contributing positive information and energy into our society the effect will grow and spread exponentially and move our society to another place.

Certainty in uncertain times

2009-02-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a long time and thought I would break the silence with a post to encourage any readers there still may be. There is a ton of bad news out there right now and if you haven't heard any of it just take your time the MSM will make sure you never forget the latest: the economy is shot, America is doomed, the banks will fail, etc etc. If you believe in the laws of attraction we are in trouble unless individually we change what we are focusing on and thinking about.

There will always be tough times but amidst difficult times there are always things to be positive and happy about. Take the time over the next few months and weeks to focus on what is great about our country, state, city, village, community, family and church or other social group. I am hoping if more of us do this we will be able to turn the tide of negativity that has gained hold in our society. Start today, and make your discussion and interaction with others loaded with happiness and positivity rather then fear and worry. We can do this people, let's get to it and change the world one person and one interaction at a time.

Depressed...try something without damaging side effects

2008-10-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

This study should turn heads. If you are depressed or tend towards depression you need to look at these facts and read the damaging side effects of the drugs you are taking. There are effects that Prozac has that are far reaching and severe in their consequence.

Depression and Heart Disease

2008-09-30T19:31:00.000-07:00

From the N.E.T. chart the connection between the emotions of being lost and vulnerable is associated with the heart meridian. This research makes sense from a purely emotion/meridian perspective. Losing the emotions of feeling lost and vulnerable should help any and all who have heart related health issues.

FDA becomes more transparent

2008-09-07T18:07:00.000-07:00

This is a great link that will help you and your families evaluate the usefullness and risks of any drugs that you are on. Of course, being drug free is something to set as a goal, in order to reach your level of optimal health.

Cancer as a Fungus

2008-09-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

This is a little longer clip but well worth the watch. I have often times recommended that using a probiotic daily is one of the best things for your health. I use them regularly with patients at my office and they tend to improve almost all health conditions. This video is definitely worth watching. Pay note also to what is said about chemotherapy and radiation.

Cancer Experience in America and Europe

2008-09-06T10:35:00.000-07:00

Thought this article at Pajamas Media was very interesting. Some reasons to be thankful about cancer care in the US. This by no means is meant to endorse medical treatment for cancer since it cures nothing. I just thought you might be interested in the article.

Vytorin cancer link

2008-08-22T11:33:00.000-07:00

Another reason not to use pharmaceuticals to lower cholesterol. Over the past few years more and more of these dire warnings are coming out. Please consider using natural means to lower cholesterol. If you don't know where to start email me at drclouthier@gmail.com and I will help.

In case you didn't have enough reasons to avoid fast food

2008-08-12T19:06:00.000-07:00

In case an abundance of grease, trans-fats, and refined carbohydrates hasn't kept you away from fast food maybe this will. Check out the video on this page of the the "Burger King Bather". Maybe this will keep you away from the next Whopper sandwich.

Never give up

2008-08-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

I am a sucker for athletics, Olympics and the triumph of the human spirit. This is not a promo for visa but a post to encourage anyone who reads it. No matter what your life challenge right now is sport is always a metaphor. Watch the short commercial and see how it applies to what you may be dealing with in your life. Whether it be a difficult health trial or some other challenge in your life, the goal is to finish the challenge with your head held high knowing you have done your best. Enjoy

It is time to question any intervention for high cholesterol that is not natural

2008-08-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

I will say it once again: Taking ANY cholesterol lowering medication is a risky scheme. How many times is it now that we have seen serious questions arise regarding the effects of cholesterol lowering medications ? This does not include the number of times that these medications have been removed from the pharmaceutical shelves. Then, these same damaging medications that were removed due to public danger, are replaced with a new medication that continues to cause physical damage and potential damage to human beings. I suggest looking at other factors with a very determined eye first:

1. Thyroid balance
2. Liver detoxification
3. Liver and gallbladder dysfunction
4. Diet and Exercise
5. Emotional balance related to anger and resentment

I would start with these things first and progress. I have had many patients in my office that have lowered their cholesterol 30-60 points in 60-90 days using the approach above and nutritional supports in our office. It is possible without pharmaceuticals.

Infertility....let's try a more natural route

2008-08-07T18:18:00.000-07:00

After reading this article i might suggest some alternatives. They are as follows:

1. Dietary changes
2. Saliva testing to assess hormonal balance
3. Acupuncture for fertility
4. Neuroemotional technique for emotional issues related to pregnancy and mothering
5. Clinical nutritional approaches that balance the bodies biochemistry

If you need any help in areas that seem to work a little better, let us know.

Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food

2008-08-06T18:43:00.000-07:00

Amazing. A study on a vitamin that shows promise. Of course it is very preliminary and needs years of further study before any conclusions can be drawn. I wonder why it doesn't take years to get medications, with all their nasty side effects, into the pipeline to be released to the general public. After all, either vitamin C has no effect and therefore should not be feared or it really is powerful and could have great effects and should warrant real study because it can replace medications. Big Pharma can't have it both ways like they have for so long.

It is interesting about the intravenous vitamin C forming hydrogen peroxide. I have heard before that some studies suggested that AIDS could be cured with intravenous application of hydrogen peroxide. Hum, interesting.

If I were going to apply high doses of vitamin C I would use a Standard Process whole food supplement called Cataplex C.

Exercise and Weight Loss for Women

2008-07-29T19:00:00.000-07:00

I have always recommended that exercise that nets results must occur four times a week for at least a half hour to forty five minutes. In this recent study it looks like we will all have to step it up a bit. Man, I thought I was doing a good job. Okay time to increase the intensity and pump it up.

How fat are we in Texas ?

2008-07-18T12:22:00.000-07:00

I just read this article which lists the percentage of adult obesity in each state. I don't know what happened to Texas. I thought we were always number 1 or 2 for fattest states in the Union. Maybe we Texans are getting our butts in shape.

Atkins was right after all....too bad we let him know after he died

2008-07-18T08:23:00.000-07:00

I think this article is worth a read. It proves that some of our current "popular" diets are actually pretty helpful at creating decreases in cholesterol and body weight. Looks like Atkins' plan works the best especially for men. It is unfortunate that he was vilified by the medical community and professionals while he was alive.

Dr. Mercola says it All About Soy

2008-06-30T20:30:00.000-07:00

Please watch this you tube blast from Mercola on Soy. It will cure vegetarian fantasies about soy and almost all perceived benefits will be debunked. Please Please watch this video and pass it on to anyone you know, especially those who have children on formula. This is the best short informative clip on Soy that I have yet seen.

Vitamin D

2008-06-25T19:57:00.000-07:00

It appears once again Vitamin D is in the news. It appears once again that the bottom line is we are not getting enough Vitamin D and we are not activating it enough with sunlight. I suggest a whole food source of vitamin D called Cataplex D made by Standard Process Inc. This would be used if you don't have a clinical deficiency. If you have a severe deficiency you may have to start with something else first and then move to Cataplex D.

Kids Count Data

2008-06-15T19:25:00.000-07:00

This was a really interesting website I came across that can give you some interesting information about how we compare in Texas to National Averages in child demographics. We compare good in some areas and not so well in others.

Whole food labelling is not always what it seems

2008-06-14T06:52:00.000-07:00

This is a great little primer on the difference between whole food and synthetic supplements. I am a whole food nutritionist for curing health conditions. I hope you will consider the significance of getting your nutritional support from whole food supplements versus synthetic vitamins that are not from a food source. If you have any questions about this difference please let me know.

Never Quitting.... On Anything

2008-06-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

I know this is not quite health related and I have not posted in a while but this really caught my attention. I am not even a J.K. Rowling fan although I am reading the Harry Potter series as a bedtime story these days. I just thought her two points in this link about failure and imagination would be beneficial to anyone whether going through a health challenge or a severe life trial of some other sort. I hope you will find this encouraging and inspirational as I did.

Mumps Break Out in HIGHLY IMMUNIZED POPULATION

2008-04-12T12:17:00.000-07:00

Much like the Pertussis outbreak in Washington, DC in the late 90's, we have another example of immunizations not doing there job. There are more stories just like this around, you just have to look for them. Don't just accept what your pediatrician or family says you should do with regard to immunizations. Make sure you educate yourself and make your own decisions.

Choline and Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer

2008-04-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

Excerpted from NewsMax

Choline Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer

Choline, an essential nutrient found in foods such as eggs, is associated with a 24 percent reduced risk of breast cancer, according to a study supported by a grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), to be published in The FASEB Journal’s print issue in June.(1) This study adds to the growing body of evidence that links egg consumption to a decreased risk of breast cancer.

In this new case-control study of more than 3,000 adult women, the risk of developing breast cancer was 24 percent lower among women with the highest intake of choline compared to women with the lowest intake. Women with the highest intake of choline consumed a daily average of 455 mg of choline or more, getting most of it from coffee, eggs and skim milk. Women with the lowest intake consumed a daily average of 196 milligrams or less.

“Choline is needed for the normal functioning of cells, no matter your age or gender,” says Steven H. Zeisel, MD, PhD, University of North Carolina, who is an author of the study and a leading choline researcher. “Increasing evidence shows that it may be particularly important for women, particularly those of child-bearing age.”

Only ten percent of Americans currently meet the recommended intake for choline, identifying a need to increase choline intake across the population.(2) According to the Institute of Medicine, adequate choline intake is 550 milligrams per day for men and breastfeeding women, 425 milligrams per day for women, and 450 milligrams per day for pregnant women.(3) One egg contains 125.5 milligrams of choline, or roughly a quarter the recommended daily supply, making eggs an excellent source of this essential nutrient.(4) Choline is found exclusively in the egg’s yolk. Other top food sources of choline include liver, wheat germ and cauliflower.

“While choline is an essential nutrient to the human diet, most people haven’t even heard of it,” says Gerald Weissmann, MD, Editor in Chief of The FASEB Journal and research professor of medicine and director of the Biotechnology Study Center at the New York University School of Medicine. “Given that in the U.S. there is a real need to understand how much choline we require in our diet, we hope that research, education and awareness about choline will increase as a result of this study published in The FASEB Journal.”

Eggs and Decreased Risk of Breast Cancer:

Two previously published studies, supported by NIH grants, have shown that women who eat eggs have a lower risk of developing breast cancer:

* A study published in 2003 by researchers at Harvard University found that women who reported higher consumption of eggs, vegetable fat and fiber during adolescence had a smaller risk of developing breast cancer as adults. Specifically, eating one egg per day was associated with an 18 percent reduced risk of breast cancer.(5)
* A study of Chinese women published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention in 2005 showed that those who consumed the most fruit, vegetables and eggs were significantly less likely to have breast cancer. For those that reported eating at least six eggs per week, the risk of developing breast cancer was 44 percent lower than for those who ate two or less eggs per week.(6)

Other Benefits of Choline:

In addition to playing a role in the normal functioning of all cells, including brain and nerve function, liver metabolism and the transportation of nutrients throughout the body, choline has been shown to:

* Prevent Birth Defects: According to population-based research, infants from mothers whose diets were deficient in choline were four times more likely to have neural tube defects such as spina bifida. This increased risk was observed even when other nutrients that help prevent birth defects, such as folic acid, were in adequate supply.(7)
* Improve Memory: Research suggests that choline is essential for proper fetal and infant brain development. It appears that choline affects the areas of the brain responsible for memory function and life-long learning ability.(8)
* Reduce Heart Disease Risk: Choline, like folate, is involved in breaking down homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood that may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease. In fact, research shows that choline deficiency results in increased homocysteine levels.(9) This may help to explain why 30 years of research have shown that healthy adults can consume eggs without increasing their risk of heart disease.(10)

I believe that Standard Process has the best source of Choline and you can click the link above for help

RJL Analysis and Weight Loss

2008-04-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

This machine is used in our office for analysis and repeat analysis in patients who are wanting to lose weight naturally. It works great and is so much more valuable than other forms of fat/weight analysis. When you are in next time mentioned we will begin your road to weight loss and a better happier life.

The Amazing Autistic....Should we "cure" them

2008-04-04T23:22:00.000-07:00

This is amazing. I hope you will be inspired and awed as I was when I watched this. There are some abilities of man that I still can't wrap my mind around but it makes you wonder how little of our brains we are actually using.

Fasting and Chemotherapy Damage

2008-04-01T18:58:00.001-07:00

This is an preliminary study on fasting and the effect it has on chemotherapy damage. I thought it was interesting that there was some admission here that chemotherapy is so damaging to the human organism. Sometimes the cure is worse than the condition and chemotherapy often fits this bill. You may have heard the old joke, "We cured the cancer but killed the patient." Well, for those of you who are in a situation where chemo is your choice or last resort this information may be good to read.

Low testosterone and diabetes

2008-03-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

This was an interesting link between low testosterone levels and type 1 diabetes. Insulin resistance is so prevalent now and there appears to be so many ways to develop the resistance. I think you will find this article interesting.

Ear infections in Children

2008-03-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

I decided I have to post on this because of what I see as an ever increasing trend in my office. This is the trend of placing children on repeated antibiotic use over the course of the first 3-5 years of life. This pattern appears to start early in life with medical/pharmaceutical intervention and continues on a path of health decline over the next few years. Below I will describe the first five years of life that I see these young children experiencing. You might see your child or a friend or family members child in this same situation. My goal in practice is to reverse this trend so that children can live a happy drug free life that is full of activity and happiness.

Below is the first five year pattern in the child that is pharmaceutically or medically treated. This doesn't hold for all children but for many it does.

1. Child gets sick with virus or bacterial infection
2. Infection starts in the lungs but moves the oral and nasal passages and travels into the middle ear.
3. Child is taken to the pediatrician and given an antibiotic based on symptoms alone without culturing the sputum, saliva or ear discharge.
4. Antibiotic drugs kill off most or all bacterial and NO viral load in the child, also destroying the healthy gut flora in the process
5. The child apparently heals but really has a temporary suppression of symptoms
6. Now the childs gut flora is destroyed and their immune system is suppressed which allows a secondary or additional infection to occur. This lands the child back in the pediatricians office for the second round of anitbiotics.
7. Repeat Steps 1-7 at least three to 12 times within a calendar year.

Then after complete or partial destruction of the immune system the parent of the child is told that ear tubes are a necessity otherwise the child could lose their hearing. Or better yet, that we need to remove those darn adenoids and tonsils because they are causing all the problem. "Don't mind that God put those structures there for a purpose, I know better than God what should happen with your childs' body." Of course, the parent that wants to avoid this type of surgical intervention is challenged by the pediatrician and told that they could be responsible for causing their childs hearing loss or worse. However, the real causative culprit for the repeat ear infection and immune supression were the antibiotics that were prescribed by the pediatrician. Of course no liability is placed with the pediatrician but solely with the parent who is not once again using antibiotics that have proven not to work the previous 12 rounds etc.
As I say, "When all else fails, blame the patient or the parent, even if you were the cause of the problem."

8. Later in life this same child develops allergies and asthma as a complication of ongoing immune system suppression and everyone wonders why.

9. Then as an adult there is some thought that some chronic and degenerative diseases are more prevalent as a result.

This is a sad tale that is often repeated and doesn't need to be. If would like our help in finding a different solution than the one above, please email or call.

Finding Happiness Again

2008-03-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

This link is helpful if you have lost your way with happiness in your life currently. Giving has always been a sort of "golden rule" for everyone. This article shows how to find this happiness again. Even giving as little as five dollars a day to someone seems to raise the "happiness qoutient". Check out the link and enjoy.

Vaccinations or No Vaccinations That is the Question

2008-03-18T10:27:00.000-07:00

The following post is no substitute for the advice of a licensed professional or for your own education. It is in no way intended to sway or direct a reader to make any particular choice regarding immunizations and vaccinations. The information contained here is for the purpose of education and is not in any way a conveyance of advice of specific treatment.

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I have not included many pro vaccination links because this is the information that is regularly churned out by the medical associations and public health agencies. You can get lots of information on TV, Radio, and billboards if you would like it.

Stroke of Insight

2008-03-17T17:37:00.000-07:00

This post is for all of my readers and patients who have had a family member or friend that has suffered a stroke. It is an amazing video clip on someone explaining how a stroke affects the brain and its right and left hemisheric function. Jill Bolte is the presenter and neuroanatomist who suffered the stroke. It is a neat mix of science and experiental description of stroke and its affects.

I couldn't believe it .... but its true

2008-03-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

I will not comment here other than to say this is major craziness.

Tips for Getting Better Sleep

2008-03-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

This article gave a few really good ideas for getting better sleep. As a side note, if you are taking pharmaceutical sleep aides or aides for restless leg syndrome, you might want to comb both medical literature or natural health literature. I suggest that you consider looking at Standard Process' Magnesium Lactate. Magnesium is well documented in high doses to end restless leg syndrome and improve sleep patterns. However why get magnesium when you can pay more for a prescription medication and enjoy all the harmful side effects (me tongue in cheek). If you want more information, email me and I will get it to you.

Chemotherapy and its effects

2008-03-10T12:33:00.000-07:00

I don't agree with all the information in this article that references a journal study about chemotherapy. There seems to be a bias against certain foods which I don't agree with, however, the information on chemotherapy and its devastating effects is very accurate. Hope you find it interesting too.

Interesting Lecture on Brain Function

2008-03-09T14:05:00.001-07:00

Take a look at this video of some very interesting thoughts regarding brain function and some of our uniquely human abilities. We are learning so much about our brain function right now by use of functional MRI's etc. I think even the lay person will find this lecture very impressive and understandable.

Estrogen Dominance and Breast Cancer....What About Progesterone

2008-03-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

Interesting article once again showing the effect that high estradiol levels have on previous breast cancer survivors. Is it possible that estrogen dominance could be shifted by reducing exposure and increasing the level of progesterone to counterbalance estrogen dominance. To avoid a long post here, if you want more information about how to deal naturally with this situation just email me at drclouthier@gmail.com.

George Goodheart

2008-03-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

George Goodheart, a man who revolutionized natural and chiropractic health care practice by developing the technique called Applied Kinesiology has passed. He will be looked back on as one of the greatest minds to ever exist in the health care arena and his presence in this world will be greatly missed by so many of us who loved him.

I owe a great debt to him for allowing me to practice in the way I do now and to have the wonderful profession and life that I have. He was a great man among greats and he will always be looked to by many as the father of modern natural medicine that is extremely effective and honors the bodies wisdom to heal itself.

Today is a sad day but a day of great honor for George Goodheart. Our prayers and love are with his family and all those whose lives he has touched.

Could All Those Crazy Parents Be Wrong ?

2008-03-06T14:22:00.000-08:00

Finally we have some confirmation from the ivory tower boys that vaccinations lead to autism. Many of us natural health practitioners have been seeing tens of hundreds of parents in our offices that have stated that their child's autism began days after a vaccination. The medical community has told these parents that they are mistaken and misguided in their associations for years. We have known this is not true but the medical and pharmaceutical machine is big and loaded with cash to deal with these assertions so the individual parents have been silenced. I think this current happening may blow the lid off the issue. We shall see but at least it is an interesting read

Spanking and Deviant Sex

2008-02-28T18:48:00.000-08:00

This article is a hoot. If everyone who was ever spanked exhibited deviant sexual behavior our country would be in really bad shape. It was worth a good laugh, especially in light of its' complete lack of credible scientific support.

Medication only helps with severe depression

2008-02-26T20:48:00.001-08:00

This article begs the question of why antidepressants are prescribed for everything under the sun seemingly, including even mild depression. Why do we keep using them if they don't work. Seems like considering other options might be a much better idea, rather than suffering the serious side effects that can occur. check out this web site if you get a chance (www.netmindbody.com). It may be the best way to get to the bottom of what appears like depression.

Flu Vaccine Craziness Continued

2008-02-13T19:39:00.000-08:00

This is one of the craziest headlines I have seen in a long time. This would be like me telling my patients that they should take echinacea to strengthen their immune system even though it is completely ineffective for strengthening the immune system. I got a real chuckle out of this article and thought you should get one to. You will also notice that there are no statistics anywhere in the article that support the need for the flu shot in the first place. If you have a lead on some real statistical analysis of the flu vaccines and their effectiveness I would love to see them.

Psychiatry is a modern nightmare

2008-02-12T18:37:00.000-08:00

I think this may be enlightening for many. I will let you draw your own conclusions.

Mercury and Autism

2008-02-02T18:50:00.000-08:00

This article is interesting but somewhat misleading. I don't think most educated people who believe there is a connection with autism and vaccines think that it is related to blood levels of mercury. Most I think would say that they believe that it is mercury's effects where it deposits itself in soft tissues (organs, brain, intestines etc.) Have a read but make sure you see the other side of the story on the internet about this issue.

When do we start questioning modern psychiatry

2008-02-01T05:16:00.000-08:00

I really can't say much about this. 25-30% of my patients now seem to be on some type of psychiatric or anti-depression medication. If I were to look at the patients that see a psychiatrist, the percentages would be much higher. My question is: "If you are going to the psychiatrist for some severe psychological condition or you are suicidal, does becoming more suicidal worsen your condition or is it a good thing ? The answer seems obvious but these drugs are being pushed with new vigor and strength by many in the psychiatric world. Please take a read, the article was a little troubling for me.

Nutritional Deficiencies and The Birth Control Pill

2008-01-28T19:45:00.000-08:00

This is an interesting journal article on the negative effects of the birth control pill on the nutritional status of women. We have known for a long time that there is an increase risk of stroke and liver toxicity. This article sheds light on some of the lesser known effects and it is worth the read. I hope that this will help you as you make educated decisions about types of birth control that you choose in your relationships.

Cough Medicine and Cold Medicines for Kids

2008-01-20T10:00:00.000-08:00

Have you noticed that we are seeing more and more of this type of warning. It seems whenever we think we have found a great miracle cure in the pharmaceutical or medical industry we see quickly that it was too good to be true. Of course you will hear the occasional knock on natural remedies too. Many times when you try to find factual support for the arguments against the natural cures there is minimal substance. For instance, there were some claims two years ago that a specific herb had caused a basketball players heart to race and become irregular. This was splashed all over the national media outlets however it was never confirmed that the herb was the cause. With regard to say, cold and flu medications, there is actually injury or death in child cases on more than one occasion. Of course this is only the over the counter variety. My immediate question is: What about the prescription varieties ? These are brought up briefly in the news and are quickly buried with no thought as to responsibility for these injuries.

This is the reason that I use only natural and organic food supplements that are pharmaceutical grade. I never have to worry about someone eating too many whole organic beets for instance. Takes a big weight off my shoulders and lets me sleep easy knowing that I am not harming my patients now or in the future.

Maybe a Cure for Alzheimers

2008-01-12T18:38:00.000-08:00

This is an interesting journal study that may herald a new day in Alzheimers Treatment. It appears that one of the main things we may be dealing with is Central Nervous System inflammation. Its reduction appears to potential reverse the effects although more in depth studies are needed.

Information to Save a Life

2007-12-17T19:39:00.000-08:00

New research appears to support the fact that when doing CPR for a suddenly collapsed individual it may be better to only use chest compressions and forgo mouth to mouth resuscitation. It appears that some researchers in the study of this area have felt this way for years. It is a good read and something important for most of us to know.

Reflections from Mitch Albom

2007-11-04T07:07:00.000-08:00

I thought this was a great article about honoring those who have gone before us. I think many times, due to our busyness and our personal issues with previous generations ,we can lose our honoring of those who have gone before. It is also a testament to how an idea spawned in genuine love and joy can bring forth such an effect and leave such an impression on so many. Enjoy the article

Is your lipstick full of lead ?

2007-10-17T13:40:00.000-07:00

If you are reading this I suggest calling a local Arbonne International representative. They have a whole line of lead free and natural lipsticks and cosmetics.

When These Things Happen ............

2007-10-13T12:56:00.000-07:00

When products, that are just common over the counter use medications, are being pulled because of adverse affects we have some real problems. Over the counter implies to most of the public "safety", which appears to be anything but the truth. I am once again asking each of us to really evaluate what we are doing personally and with our children in regard to drugs, both prescription and over the counter. As more and more of these cautions come out, I believe we have to start looking at what decisions we are making with regard to our healthcare. Please evaluate yours now and see if the risks are worth continuing to trust the medical community with your non emergency health care.

Protect Your Heart

2007-10-11T20:13:00.000-07:00

Researchers have finally confirmed that it is able to die of a broken heart. I have seen this phenomenon in patients who have had a spouse die for whom they were married for a long period of time. I truly believe that the best way to insulate your heart from damage is to always express emotions at the time they are felt. This way there is no holding of emotions in the heart meridian. In NET the heart meridian is primarily associated with the feeling of being "frightfully overjoyed" which means scared and excited at the same time.

A must read.... Pottengers Cat's

2007-10-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

Pottengers' cats will tell you all you need to know about the differences between whole food and synthetic nutrition and nutritional support. It is worth buying and reading when you have a chance. It will explain why I only use two supplement manufacturers and never send my patients to healthfood stores or GNC/Walmart to purchase junk nutrition.

Breast Fed Baby Killed by Effects of Codeine

2007-08-17T18:01:00.000-07:00

Another alert about the side effects of prescription drugs. There were so many of these similar articles on the web today that I don't even want to count them all. What a shame that the penalties for these drug companies are negligible. Who pays ? Those people who continue to take these drugs, their children and their families who have to deal with the effects of the damage in their lives. Please make different choices now while your health is intact.

Predicting the Future

2007-08-16T18:43:00.000-07:00

I will boldly predict the future. We will continue to see more and more of these warnings regarding medications and drugs that are prescribed regularly in the medical community. At my office we will continue to educate our patients on natural forms of health care and the best ways to maintain health in a world of increasing toxicity. Going back to the basics are key.

1. Rest
2. Peace
3. Organic and Whole Food nutrition
4. Healthy relationships
5. Hydration with healthy water
6. Spiritual practice
7. Belief in something greater than yourself (God)

Best Nutrition Site Going

2007-08-15T19:59:00.000-07:00

If you want to begin your true education in nutrition, this web site is the place to start. If you want to take all the confusion out of the supplement/nutrition/herbal therapy world use this site. It is simple and accurate in its truth. Please use it as a resource regularly. It will debunk all the multilevel marketing schemes that are out there and explain why I use Standard Process supplements and very little else.

Looks like the ADA is finally admitting mercury fillings do harm

2007-08-01T18:39:00.000-07:00

The following is a post that my wife forwarded to me regarding ADA recent comments on Mercury Fillings.

Garry F. Gordon MD,DO,MD(H)
President, Gordon Research Institute
www.gordonresearch.com

From:
Terry J. Lee D.D.S.
Ph. 480-545-8237
tjleedds@cox.net

ADA warns members: Trouble ahead for mercury fillings.

The American Dental Association sends out an ADA Update to its members only, but of course we have several Fifth Columnists who wheel it on to us.

Gone is the old ADA braggadocio about the Food & Drug Administration finding mercury fillings to be safe. Gone is the time-worn assurance to its members that the good old ADA will take care of any problems those "anti-amalgamists" are stirring up. Instead, the ADA meekly advises its members that warnings are likely, and a ban is conceivable.

Below is their entire message on this issue. Note the quotations – again, folks, this is straight from the American Dental Association:
·We don't know the direction the FDA will take,"
·FDA could issue "a mandatory brochure or even limited warnings,"
·FDA could even issue "a ban," though "we don't expect the latter."

Charlie Brown
7/8/07
Note our new address & ph #
Charles G. Brown, National Counsel
Consumers for Dental Choice
316 F St., N.E., Suite 210, Washington, DC 20002
Ph. 202.544-6333; fax 544-6331
charlie@toxicteeth.org, www.toxicteeth.org

Paragraph from ADA Update, July 1, 2007
"The FDA has been contemplating regulatory action for several years to reclassify dental amalgam as either a class 2 or 3 material. (Components of encapsulated amalgam currently are classified separately.) The ADA has supported classifying dental amalgam as a Class 2 device in the past. We expect the FDA will issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) this summer, seeking input from interested parties. An ANPR is the beginning of the regulatory process. After consideration of input generated by the ANPR, the FDA will likely issue a notice of proposed rulemaking, setting forth a specific proposal for public comment. Only after that would a new regulation be issued. At this point, we don't know the direction the FDA will take. The agency could simply reclassify amalgam as a Class 2 material, adding special controls to its use, such as a mandatory brochure or even limited warnings, or classify it as a Class 3 material, which could result in a ban. We don't expect the latter. We're closely monitoring these developments and of course will offer appropriate advocacy comments and develop strategies for addressing the ANPR. We'll also keep you updated as this process plays out."

Dr. Mercola's Video on State of Healthcare in US

2007-08-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

When you get a chance watch this video. It is eye opening and should be a educational experience to the truths that are inherent in the medical system as we know it. I did not produce this, it was produced by Mercola, so please don't be mad at me for the information it contains.

Firstborns are smarter, I guess my older brother was right after all

2007-06-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

For those of us who are not firstborns the verdict is in: Your firstborn brother or sister truly is smarter than you as they always tried to tell you they were. Only by 1-3 IQ pts, but as I am sure they will point out, those can be very big numbers and mean alot for life success. Have fun with this one.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

2007-06-19T20:37:00.000-07:00

This is a preliminary article which gives some helpful screening information on ovarian cancer sometimes called "the silent killer of women". Worth a read although the symptoms seem too general to be extremely helpful.

Paul Potts: The Good in All of Us

2007-06-17T19:10:00.002-07:00

If you have a few spare minutes please take the time to watch this video from Britains'"Idol" competition. I think Paul Potts gives voice to the knowledge in all of us that we have great power and ability that often times is just waiting to be discovered and/or revealted.

Women, Sex and Depression.... Interesting

2007-05-29T19:36:00.000-07:00

At first when my wife told me about this study I gave her the hairy eyeball. "yeah right" I said. Is this a nod for men getting out of vasectomys and continuing to have their spouses get invasive tubal ligation surgery. Is it an argument for women enjoying unprotected sex. Make your own conclusions but the information.. is well.. interesting.

Nexxium

2007-05-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

NEXIUM - A Staggering
Number of Side Effects
By Ted Twietmeyer
5-15-7

So, your physician gave you or someone you know some Nexium pills for acid reflux problems?
The doctor didn't say anything about any bad side effects?
Did the physician pull the bottles from the boxes, and then put the bottles in a bag first without the side effect sheets? Many doctors often tell patients "Oh, don't worry about the side effects. It's nothing."
Want to know what information you're REALLY missing and need to know?
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS:
Down near the end of this lengthy insane list, is a comment that this drug can interefere with Digoxin. This is a very popular heart drug used for years to treat high blood pressure and other cardiac problems. (But be sure to read all of the other text.)
How long it will be before this drug is pulled from the market?
NEXIUM
The safety of NEXIUM was evaluated in over 15,000 patients (aged 18-84 years) in clinical trials worldwide including over 8,500 patients in the United States and over 6,500 patients in Europe and Canada. Over 2,900 patients were treated in long-term studies for up to 6-12 months. In general, NEXIUM was well tolerated in both short and long-term clinical trials.
A study was performed evaluating the safety of NEXIUM in pediatric patients aged 12-17 for the treatment of symptomatic gerd The safety in the treatment of healing of erosive esophagitis was assessed in four randomized comparative clinical trials, which included 1,240 patients on NEXIUM 20 mg, 2,434 patients on NEXIUM 40 mg, and 3,008 patients on omeprazole 20 mg daily. The most frequently occurring adverse events (>1%) in all three groups was headache (5.5, 5.0, and 3.8, respectively) and diarrhea (no difference among the three groups). Nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation, and dry mouth occurred at similar rates among patients taking NEXIUM or omeprazole.
Additional adverse events that were reported as possibly or probably related to NEXIUM with an incidence < 1% are listed below by body system:
Body as a Whole: abdomen enlarged, allergic reaction, asthenia, back pain, chest pain, chest pain substernal, facial edema, peripheral edema, hot flushes, fatigue, fever, flu-like disorder, generalized edema, leg edema, malaise, pain, rigors; Cardiovascular: flushing, hypertension, tachycardia; Endocrine: goiter; Gastrointestinal: bowel irregularity, constipation aggravated, dyspepsia, dysphagia, dysplasia GI, epigastric pain, eructation, esophageal disorder, frequent stools, gastroenteritis, GI hemorrhage, GI symptoms not otherwise specified, hiccup, melena, mouth disorder, pharynx disorder, rectal disorder, serum gastrin increased, tongue disorder, tongue edema, ulcerative stomatitis, vomiting; Hearing: earache, tinnitus; Hematologic: anemia, anemia hypochromic, cervical lymphoadenopathy, epistaxis, leukocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia; Hepatic: bilirubinemia, hepatic function abnormal, SGOT increased, SGPT increased; Metabolic/Nutritional: glycosuria, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, increased alkaline phosphatase, thirst, vitamin B12 deficiency, weight increase, weight decrease; Musculoskeletal: arthralgia, arthritis aggravated, arthropathy, cramps, fibromyalgia syndrome, hernia, polymyalgia rheumatica; Nervous System/Psychiatric: anorexia, apathy, appetite increased, confusion, depression aggravated, dizziness, hypertonia, nervousness, hypoesthesia, impotence, insomnia, migraine, migraine aggravated, paresthesia, sleep disorder, somnolence, tremor, vertigo, visual field defect; Reproductive: dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder, vaginitis; Respiratory: asthma aggravated, coughing, dyspnea, larynx edema, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis; Skin and Appendages: acne, angioedema, dermatitis, pruritus, pruritus ani, rash, rash erythematous, rash maculo-papular, skin inflammation, sweating increased, urticaria; Special Senses: otitis media, parosmia, taste loss, taste perversion; Urogenital: abnormal urine, albuminuria, cystitis, dysuria, fungal infection, hematuria, micturition frequency, moniliasis, genital moniliasis, polyuria; Visual: conjunctivitis, vision abnormal.
Endoscopic findings that were reported as adverse events include: duodenitis, esophagitis, esophageal stricture, esophageal ulceration, esophageal varices, gastric ulcer, gastritis, hernia, benign polyps or nodules, Barrett's esophagus, and mucosal discoloration.
The incidence of treatment-related adverse events during 6-month maintenance treatment was similar to placebo. There were no differences in types of related adverse events seen during maintenance treatment up to 12 months compared to short-term treatment.
Two placebo-controlled studies were conducted in 710 patients for the treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease. The most common adverse events that were reported as possibly or probably related to NEXIUM were diarrhea (4.3%), headache (3.8%), and abdominal pain (3.8%).
Postmarketing Reports There have been spontaneous reports of adverse events with postmarketing use of esomeprazole. These reports occurred rarely and are listed below by body system: Blood And Lymphatic System Disorders: agranulocytosis, pancytopenia; Eye Disorders: blurred vision; Gastrointestinal Disorders: pancreatitis; stomatitis1; Hepatobiliary Disorders: hepatic failure2; hepatitis with or without jaundice; Immune System Disorders: anaphylactic reaction/shock; Infections and Infestations: GI candidiasis3; Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders: muscular weakness4, myalgia; Nervous System Disorders: hepatic encephalopathy5, taste disturbance 6; Psychiatric Disorders; aggression7, agitation 8, depression, hallucination9, Renal and Urinary Disorders: interstitial nephritis 10; Reproductive System and Breast Disorders: gynecomastia11; Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: bronchospasm12; Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: alopecia, erythema multiforme, hyperhidrosis13, photosensitivity14, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN, some fatal).
Other adverse events not observed with NEXIUM, but occurring with omeprazole can be found in the omeprazole package insert, ADVERSE REACTIONS section.
Combination Treatment with Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin
In clinical trials using combination therapy with NEXIUM plus amoxicillin and clarithromycin, no adverse events peculiar to these drug combinations were observed. Adverse events that occurred have been limited to those that had been observed with either NEXIUM, amoxicillin, or clarithromycin alone.
The most frequently reported drug-related adverse events for patients who received triple therapy for 10 days were diarrhea (9.2%), taste perversion (6.6%), and abdominal pain (3.7%). No treatment-emergent adverse events were observed at higher rates with triple therapy than were observed with NEXIUM alone.
For more information on adverse events with amoxicillin or clarithromycin, refer to their package inserts, ADVERSE REACTIONS sections.
Laboratory Events
The following potentially clinically significant laboratory changes in clinical trials, irrespective of relationship to NEXIUM, were reported in <1% of patients: increased creatinine, uric acid, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, hemoglobin, white blood cell count, platelets, serum gastrin, potassium, sodium, thyroxine and thyroid stimulating hormone (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Endocrine Effects for further information on thyroid effects). Decreases were seen in hemoglobin, white blood cell count, platelets, potassium, sodium, and thyroxine.
In clinical trials using combination therapy with NEXIUM plus amoxicillin and clarithromycin, no additional increased laboratory abnormalities particular to these drug combinations were observed.
For more information on laboratory changes with amoxicillin or clarithromycin, refer to their package inserts, ADVERSE REACTIONS section.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Esomeprazole is extensively metabolized in the liver by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4.
In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that esomeprazole is not likely to inhibit CYPs 1A2, 2A6, 2C9, 2D6, 2E1 and 3A4. No clinically relevant interactions with drugs metabolized by these CYP enzymes would be expected. Drug interaction studies have shown that esomeprazole does not have any clinically significant interactions with phenytoin, warfarin, quinidine, clarithromycin or amoxicillin. Post-marketing reports of changes in prothrombin measures have been received among patients on concomitant warfarin and esomeprazole therapy. Increases in INR and prothrombin time may lead to abnormal bleeding and even death. Patients treated with proton pump inhibitors and warfarin concomitantly may need to be monitored for increases in INR and prothrombin time.
Esomeprazole may potentially interfere with CYP2C19, the major esomeprazole metabolizing enzyme. Coadministration of esomeprazole 30 mg and diazepam, a CYP2C19 substrate, resulted in a 45% decrease in clearance of diazepam. Increased plasma levels of diazepam were observed 12 hours after dosing and onwards. However, at that time, the plasma levels of diazepam were below the therapeutic interval, and thus this interaction is unlikely to be of clinical relevance.
Coadministration of oral contraceptives, diazepam, phenytoin, or quinidine did not seem to change the pharmacokinetic profile of esomeprazole.
Concomitant administration of esomeprazole may reduce the plasma levels of atazanavir, thus appropriate clinical monitoring is recommended.
Studies evaluating concomitant administration of esomeprazole and either naproxen (non-selective NSAID) or rofecoxib (COX-2 selective NSAID) did not identify any clinically relevant changes in the pharmacokinetic profiles of esomeprazole or these NSAIDs.
Esomeprazole inhibits gastric acid secretion. Therefore, esomeprazole may interfere with the absorption of drugs where gastric pH is an important determinant of bioavailability (e.g., ketoconazole, iron salts and digoxin).
Combination Therapy with Clarithromycin
Co-administration of esomeprazole, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin has resulted in increases in the plasma levels of esomeprazole and 14-hydroxyclarithromycin. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics: Combination Therapy with Antimicrobials.)
Concomitant administration of clarithromycin with pimozide is contraindicated. (See clarithromycin package insert.)
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WARNINGS
CLARITHROMYCIN SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PREGNANT WOMEN EXCEPT IN CLINICAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE NO ALTERNATIVE THERAPY IS APPROPRIATE. IF PREGNANCY OCCURS WHILE TAKING CLARITHROMYCIN, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE APPRISED OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE FETUS. (See WARNINGS in prescribing information for clarithromycin.)
Amoxicillin: Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions are more apt to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens.
There have been well documented reports of individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity reactions who have experienced severe hypersensitivity reactions when treated with a cephalosporin. Before initiating therapy with any penicillin, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, and other allergens. If an allergic reaction occurs, amoxicillin should be discontinued and the appropriate therapy instituted.
SERIOUS ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE. OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS STEROIDS, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING INTUBATION, SHOULD ALSO BE ADMINISTERED AS INDICATED.
PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS HAS BEEN REPORTED WITH NEARLY ALL ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS, INCLUDING CLARITHROMYCIN AND AMOXICILLIN, AND MAY RANGE IN SEVERITY FROM MILD TO LIFE THREATENING. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THIS DIAGNOSISIN PATIENTS WHO PRESENT WITH DIARRHEA SUBSEQUENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS.
Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is a primary cause of "antibiotic-associated colitis".
After the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis has been established, therapeutic measures should be initiated. Mild cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to discontinuation of the drug alone. In moderate to severe cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation, and treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against Clostridium difficile colitis.
PRECAUTIONS
General
Symptomatic response to therapy with NEXIUM does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.
Atrophic gastritis has been noted occasionally in gastric corpus biopsies from patients treated long-term with omeprazole, of which NEXIUM is an enantiomer.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
The carcinogenic potential of esomeprazole was assessed using omeprazole studies. In two 24-month oral carcinogenicity studies in rats, omeprazole at daily doses of 1.7, 3.4, 13.8, 44.0 and 140.8 mg/kg/day (about 0.7 to 57 times the human dose of 20 mg/day expressed on a body surface area basis) produced gastric ECL cell carcinoids in a dose-related manner in both male and female rats; the incidence of this effect was markedly higher in female rats, which had higher blood levels of omeprazole. Gastric carcinoids seldom occur in the untreated rat. In addition, ECL cell hyperplasia was present in all treated groups of both sexes. In one of these studies, female rats were treated with 13.8 mg omeprazole/kg/day (about 5.6 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) for 1 year, then followed for an additional year without the drug. No carcinoids were seen in these rats. An increased incidence of treatment-related ECL cell hyperplasia was observed at the end of 1 year (94% treated vs 10% controls). By the second year the difference between treated and control rats was much smaller (46% vs 26%) but still showed more hyperplasia in the treated group. Gastric adenocarcinoma was seen in one rat (2%). No similar tumor was seen in male or female rats treated for 2 years. For this strain of rat no similar tumor has been noted historically, but a finding involving only one tumor is difficult to interpret. A 78-week mouse carcinogenicity study of omeprazole did not show increased tumor occurrence, but the study was not conclusive.
Esomeprazole was negative in the Ames mutation test, in the in vivo rat bone marrow cell chromosome aberration test, and the in vivo mouse micronucleus test. Esomeprazole, however, was positive in the in vitro human lymphocyte chromosome aberration test. Omeprazole was positive in the in vitro human lymphocyte chromosome aberration test, the in vivo mouse bone marrow cell chromosome aberration test, and the in vivo mouse micronucleus test.
The potential effects of esomeprazole on fertility and reproductive performance were assessed using omeprazole studies. Omeprazole at oral doses up to 138 mg/kg/day in rats (about 56 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) was found to have no effect on reproductive performance of parental animals.
Pregnancy
Teratogenic Effects. Pregnancy Category B
Teratology studies have been performed in rats at oral doses up to 280 mg/kg/day (about 57 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at oral doses up to 86 mg/kg/day (about 35 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to esomeprazole.
There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Teratology studies conducted with omeprazole in rats at oral doses up to 138 mg/kg/day (about 56 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at doses up to 69 mg/kg/day (about 56 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) did not disclose any evidence for a teratogenic potential of omeprazole. In rabbits, omeprazole in a dose range of 6.9 to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 5.5 to 56 times the human dose on a body surface area basis) produced dose-related increases in embryo-lethality, fetal resorptions, and pregnancy disruptions. In rats, dose-related embryo/fetal toxicity and postnatal developmental toxicity were observed in offspring resulting from parents treated with omeprazole at 13.8 to 138.0 mg/kg/day (about 5.6 to 56 times the human doses on a body surface area basis). There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Sporadic reports have been received of congenital abnormalities occurring in infants born to women who have received omeprazole during pregnancy.
Amoxicillin
Pregnancy Category B. See full prescribing information for amoxicillin before using in pregnant women.
Clarithromycin
Pregnancy Category C. See WARNINGS (above) and full prescribing information for clarithromycin before using in pregnant women.
Nursing Mothers
The excretion of esomeprazole in milk has not been studied. However, omeprazole concentrations have been measured in breast milk of a woman following oral administration of 20 mg. Because esomeprazole is likely to be excreted in human milk, because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from esomeprazole, and because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for omeprazole in rat carcinogenicity studies, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pediatric Use
Use of NEXIUM in adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age for short-term treatment of GERD is supported by a) extrapolation of results, already included in the currently approved labeling, from adequate and well-controlled studies that supported the approval of NEXIUM for adults, and b) safety and pharmacokinetic studies performed in adolescent patients.
(See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics, Pediatric for pharmacokinetic information.) The safety and effectiveness of NEXIUM for the treatment of symptomatic GERD in patients <12 years of age have not been established. The safety and effectiveness of NEXIUM for other pediatric uses have not been established.
12 to 17 Years of Age
GERD
In a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study, 149 adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age; 89 female; 124 Caucasian, 15 Black, 10 Other) with clinically diagnosed GERD were treated with either NEXIUM 20 mg or NEXIUM 40 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks to evaluate safety and tolerability. Patients were not endoscopically characterized as to the presence or absence of erosive esophagitis.
The most frequently reported (at least 2%) treatment related adverse events in these patients were headache (8.1%), abdominal pain (2.7%), diarrhea (2%) and nausea (2%). No new safety concerns were identified.
Geriatric Use
Of the total number of patients who received NEXIUM in clinical trials, 1459 were 65 to 74 years of age and 354 patients were >75 years of age.
No overall differences in safety and efficacy were observed between the elderly and younger individuals, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.
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OVERDOSE
A single oral dose of esomeprazole at 510 mg/kg (about 103 times the human dose on a body surface area basis), was lethal to rats. The major signs of acute toxicity were reduced motor activity, changes in respiratory frequency, tremor, ataxia, and intermittent clonic convulsions.
There have been some reports of overdosage with esomeprazole. Reports have been received of overdosage with omeprazole in humans. Doses ranged up to 2,400 mg (120 times the usual recommended clinical dose). Manifestations were variable, but included confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, tachycardia, nausea, diaphoresis, flushing, headache, dry mouth, and other adverse reactions similar to those seen in normal clinical experience (see omeprazole package insert - ADVERSE REACTIONS). No specific antidote for esomeprazole is known. Since esomeprazole is extensively protein bound, it is not expected to be removed by dialysis. In the event of overdosage, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
As with the management of any overdose, the possibility of multiple drug ingestion should be considered. For current information on treatment of any drug overdose, a certified Regional Poison Control Center should be contacted. Telephone numbers are listed in the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) or local telephone book.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NEXIUM is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation or to substituted benzimidazoles.
Clarithromycin is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any macrolide antibiotic.
Concomitant administration of clarithromycin with pimozide is contraindicated. There have been post-marketing reports of drug interactions when clarithromycin and/or erythromycin are co-administered with pimozide resulting in cardiac arrhythmias (QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and torsade de pointes) most likely due to inhibition of hepatic metabolism of pimozide by erythromycin and clarithromycin. Fatalities have been reported. (Please refer to full prescribing information for clarithromycin.)
Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any penicillin. (Please refer to full prescribing information for amoxicillin.)
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Patients should be informed of the following:
NEXIUM Delayed-Release Capsules should be taken at least one hour before meals.
For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, one tablespoon of applesauce can be added to an empty bowl and the NEXIUM Delayed-Release Capsule can be opened, and the pellets inside the capsule carefully emptied onto the applesauce. The pellets should be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately. The applesauce used should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellet/applesauce mixture should not be stored for future use.
Antacids may be used while taking NEXIUM.
Ted Twietmeyer
www.data4science.net
Source: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/esomeprazole_ad.htm

"Friends with Benefits" has a new benefit.... Cancer

2007-05-10T19:33:00.000-07:00

Parents, if you don't know what the term "Friends with Benefits" means I will try to bring you up to speed here. As I understand it, this term is used to describe a good friend of the opposite sex, not necessarily a boyfriend or girlfriend, who gives oral sex the other. This is a no strings attached type of arrangement to just relieve sexual need without any committment. While maybe this sounds sort of forward thinking and evolved for some, it appears that there are some serious health consequences that should be considered before one routinely enters into these type of sexual relationships. Please read the staggering statistics in this link above.

Vaccination

2007-05-09T19:25:00.000-07:00

Many times you will hear the medical or popular view of immunizations and vaccination. I have had numerous patients ask me for resources. Here is a great website for the other half of the story. Please adequately research all sides of the immunization/vaccination question before blindly exposing your children and newborns to this treatment.

Whole Food Nutrition

2007-05-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

I am writing this post because I have had so many questions recently about why I recommend whole food nutrition. To answer this simply, it is my belief that human organisms were meant to eat food the way it exits the ground or the way it grazes in the wild. It sounds simple but what I am really saying is that someone much greater than us created the foods and animals that are fit for human consumption. This great design was put in place with the basic idea that the human body could be nourished from the land. The only problem that has complicated this idea is the fact that we have demineralized and devitaminized (not sure about that word) our soils so much that without supplementation we are short in some or many basic nutrients.

Fractionated or synthetic vitamins which are sold at your local health food store or grocery store are just that....synthetic. This means that they are not from a food source or more specifically a whole food source. What tends to develop over time are deficiencies of the other cofactors that make up the whole food complex. This begs the question... can a person become cofactor and enzyme/nutrient deficient due to taking fractionated non whole food supplements. I believe they can. Best rules of thumb to follow:

1. Eat as close to the way things grow out of or graze on the ground
2. Eat organically grown and cultivated foods free or hormone and pesticide additives
3. Supplement with Whole food, organically grown and pharmaceutical grade supplements

This is a great start. If we can help you from here please call us, we would love to share more.

Inspiration

2007-05-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

When you get a chance check out this link. I hope you will find its short four minutes plus to be inspirational and start your day off right or change its direction if you have lost your way. Thanks sister in law for the link

Who's In Bed Together

2007-04-25T19:04:00.000-07:00

I joke with my patients regularly that all I get every year from the main nutritional company I use in my office is a calendar. No trips to florida or colorado, no golf outings or clubs, no free lunches brought every week to the office. I am thankful this is the way it is for me though because i can rest easy at night and know that what i recommend is based solely on my belief that it will be the best thing to help the patient.

Read this link when you get a chance, it is the tip of the iceberg.

Positive Thinking and Long Life

2007-04-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

This study is very positive on being positive. The study found that those people who were optimistic in their youth by standardized testing had a lower risk of dying prematurely. Another example of how right thinking reflects in right health and right length of life. Maybe it is time to evaluate life and see where the little areas are where you and I tend to be pessimists. These things can be changed if you believe they can be.

Bioidentical Hormones

2007-04-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

We will have a public lecture on bioidentical hormones from a truly natural perspective. This will demystify the current misinformation or poor information that exists. The "bioidentical boondoggle" as I call it will have repercussions down the road if not changed. Come to our public lecture. If you need directions or information on the location of the free lecture please call our office at 281-419-9104.

Heartburn drugs necessitate bone building drugs

2007-04-11T20:01:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder how new markets for additional pharmaceutical meds develop. I will give you a current example here. The ever burgeoning market for acid reflux and heartburn medications is well known. As these meds are used by more and more people we see ever increasing levels of stomach alkalinity. As the upper digestive tract becomes more alkaline the absorption of calcium and minerals decreases. As we repeat this pattern for years and in multiple millions of people you can then see how in 20-30 years you have a generation of bone softened and osteopenic people. Of course, no pharmaceutical company will be around to be responsible for these millions of people who now are having bone thinning and hip fractures.

What will the solution be. Fosamax. The medication that is developed to deal with the problem that was created by the nexxium, prevacid, protonics etc. This medication was heralded as a brand new day for these bone loss sufferers. Great plan. Be the hero of your own self induced pathology.

I have some other suggestions for digestive problems that won't damage your you body or your future life.

1. Get off all refined carbs
2. Avoid wheat for at least a month
3. Take Zypan and Multizyme by standard process
4. Rid your life of low self esteem

If we can help you with your digestive problems please give us a call

Unbelievable Medical Find.. .Check It Out

2007-03-29T18:58:00.000-07:00

I spoke with Anthony whose finger is pictured on this web page. He told me exactly what he did to cure this finger injury and regrow the finger. This is amazing stuff. You have to read about it because you will not see this information in a medical journal even though medical personnel witnessed this healing over this remarkable three week period. In speaking to him on the phone he actually stated that the healing really occurred in two weeks.

Angioplasty not very effective... are you disappointed ?

2007-03-27T11:46:00.000-07:00

How many people do you know who have had angioplasty over the past 10-15 years that were told this was the best way to deal with their heart disease. Now we find that the treatment is no better than pharmaceutical drugs. I am waiting for the headline below to hit the papers next:

"Angioplasty and pharmaceutical drugs not effective when compared to nutritional/homeopathic/emotional and dietary approaches in the treatment of heart disease"

Applied Kinesiology - George Goodheart, DC

2007-03-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

If you click on the link above you will see on that page a link that you can click on a link that starts "new study confirms ......". When you get a chance to read this article/study you will see while Applied Kinesiology has always gotten such great results. I have practiced Applied Kinesiology for years in my office in The Woodlands, Texas and have seen what would be considered to many to be miraculous results. With Applied Kinesiology they are not miraculous but expected and regularly seen. If you have been having trouble getting to the bottom of your health challenge consider Applied Kinesiology treatment.

Iodine Deficiency

2007-03-20T18:20:00.000-07:00

When you get a chance take a look at the link above regarding iodine deficiency. Dr. Brownstein is a good friend and fellow practitioner of a mentor or mine in Michigan. He has written a really good short synopsis of iodine deficiency.

I treat patients that have been experiencing female health/hormone problems, increased speed of aging of body tissues and cystic breasts, constipation, exhaustion, arrhythmia to name just a few. Some would go as far as to cite any cystic tissue in the body as being deficient of iodine. If you need more information on how to perform a simple check for iodine need in the body just call our office and we will help you get the information you need.

Blood pressure and upper cervical adjusting

2007-03-18T19:40:00.000-07:00

This study looks very promising and is amazing in what it portends for future types of treatment for blood pressure. It is also equally amazing that the medical community is okay with finding that chiropractic adjustment reduced blood pressure more effectively than two blood pressure medications. I would also say that if they studied regular upper cervical adjusting the results would be the same. The upper cervical adjusters don't do anything different than any other upper cervical adjustment. They just focus solely on those levels

HPV Vaccine truth laid bare

2007-03-18T19:35:00.000-07:00

Check out this link for more info on the less publicized part of the HPV vaccine debate

Decreasing refined carbohydrates always a good thing

2007-03-07T19:47:00.000-08:00

This article talks about the Atkins diet that was attacked as was the doctor of the same name. Of course these things are attacked while the person is alive and are accepted once they are gone. I actually prefer a combination of the blood type diet and a Mediterranean diet to get all those good and necessary fats.

Cervical Cancer and HPV

2007-02-27T17:21:00.000-08:00

What is interesting in this article and the related statistics is that nowhere does it mention what portion of the 25 percent of women that have the HPV virus actually developed cervical cancer. There is just this loose supposition that some of these HPV cases "could" develop into cervical cancer. How about some statistics on what percentage actually do before we legislate vaccinating nine year old girls with a powerful pharmaceutical. Remember HPV also causes plantar warts and numerous cases of non cancerous and benign cervical dysplasia.

ADHD and The Pharmaceutical Damage

2007-02-22T18:40:00.000-08:00

When you get a chance read this article. It gives me great concern that I see so many young people on these medications that have such severe side effects. Many times these medications are being encouraged or pushed by teachers and/or school counselors with no medical training. I am very concerned for the future generation that grows up being told that they need to be medicated to handle their own lives.

Estrogens cause gynecomastia in young boys

2007-02-18T08:09:00.000-08:00

This article talks about certain oils including Lavender that cause gynecomastia and other female physical characteristics in young boys. Once you read this if you think it makes sense you might want to do a search on heavy use of bleach products, soy foods, and high carbohydrate diets. These all function somewhat like estrogens. When you start to think about things in this way it is no wonder we have elementary school age boys that seem to have breasts and extra fat padding where they shouldn't.

Cervical Vaccine in the News Again

2007-02-17T19:23:00.000-08:00

My previous post on this subject was more about the ridiculousness of the vaccine and Rick Perry's executive order. Today I want to comment on the faulty thinking behind the current storm of new vaccines and medications. Below are my reasons for disagreeing with the new round of both vaccine and pharmaceutical creations.

1. We are subtly or not so subtly being told with each new "one" that we can't handle life in this day and age.
2. The world is inhospitable to us and we need something else to make us whole
3. We need to be medicated from ourselves and our own lives
4. Medications are a normal part of life and should just be accepted
5. Normal conditions such as "social anxiety" need to be medicated or vaccinated away
6. Big pharma believes in some way that they are much wiser and more knowledgeable then the being or power that created the human body
7. We somehow believe that if we have a vaccine or a medication we can live however we want to without consequence, whether it be with how we use our bodies or how we treat them.

FDA Warned of Future Problems

2007-02-16T15:15:00.000-08:00

In this article the FDA was once again warned about the problem and they still seem to be above the law. How many warnings are enough before Big Pharma is actually held liable, or the medical professionals who prescribe. It seems there are many that think that the risks to the american public are severe. Here is hoping you are seeing a pattern to what happens.

1. New Drug released before being fully studied or tested
2. FDA states need for public to have access to new "wonder drug"
3. People are severely and adversely affected or killed by medication
4. Pharmaceutical companies and FDA both point the finger at each other and no one takes blame
5. Untold hundreds and thousands of people unwittingly damage there lives at the hands of the medical/pharmaceutical profession. That doesn't mean that this doesn't happen in the alternative health world. It does. But the thousands of people who are adversely affected in mainstream medicine get ignored, while the one person who has an adverse affect from an herb is plastered all over the papers and tv's. Interesting how this all works. Just follow the money.

Parents, if you want an upwardly mobile kid read on

2007-02-14T18:20:00.000-08:00

I thought you might want to see a study that won't probably show up on TV or in a major print paper. Breastfeeding actually may be correlated with something positive. Share this with friends and family who may not get to see this link, especially stay at home Moms who are choosing to serve their family and society in this way. Notice there is not comment or judgment about anyone who makes any other choice for their family. Each person has to choose individually what is best for them and their family.

Disturbing Pharmaceutical Risks

2007-02-10T18:30:00.000-08:00

Click on this link to watch this segment on Bayers Aids Tainted Medications that were released into the marketplace. Scary. I believe those who are choosing natural health and wellness will continue to see improved health while others will see health decline.

Good Case for Us Men Getting to Work

2007-02-10T14:50:00.000-08:00

Well guys, this post is for you. Many of you have probably noticed that your spouse or girlfriend seems strangely attracted to you when you do house work or yard work. Now you can understand why. It seems your sweat is a turn on to the opposite sex. I guess this is a vote for hard work. The harder the work, the luckier you might get. Just something to keep in mind when you are complaining about the lack of romance in your life.

Also, might be a good reason to have your hormones checked to make sure that they are balanced. I recommend saliva hormone testing. Its not too late to change the balance.

Don't want HPV Vaccine Don't Worry

2007-02-07T16:25:00.000-08:00

This mandatory vaccine executive order is the most ridiculous thing i have seen in some time. Governor Perry appears to have stepped over a line here. I know he is concerned about our young girls but c'mon. Governor Perry has ties to the Merck pharmaceutical company that manufactures the vaccine and has taken political donations from the same. This executive order smells fishy to say the least.

Secondly, what about a massive education and abstinence program for the young girls that teaches them how HPV is most likely contracted, namely multiple sexual partners and unprotected sex. Pretty soon we will be trying to vaccinate ourselves from poor business decisions or other moral decisions. We are getting to a seemingly ridiculous stage in our country where it seems we believe we can do whatever we would like with our bodies and then just vaccinate against the results. Think Type II Diabetes etc.

Don't worry parents out there that don't vaccinate. As always there will be exemptions to this kind of coercive medicine.

Hysteria with No Substance ... READ ON

2007-01-31T18:28:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed how papers will print a story that makes outlandish claims that will get individuals attention with little or no factual support. Then women, in this case above, will read this article and will think that there is extreme risk of having an vaginal birth. Mind you, women have been having vaginal births for thousands of years and creating so called "brain hemorrhages" for millions of children over thousands of years.

Another thing that ticks me off is that these stupid, idiotic studies performed in the hallowed halls of medicine often always seem to find in favor of an intervention that benefits current medical practice. Crazy, biased, worthless, hysteria producing studies. Thanks for the help University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Your Relationship Affects Your Developing Baby

2007-01-28T20:49:00.000-08:00

If you read this link above you will look at the time during pregnancy in a whole new light. It seems that once again we are pointed to the emotional/mental aspect of health. We can't get away from it. If you are living in a relationship with a partner who is angry or violent IT IS AFFECTING YOUR UNBORN CHILD. I think we should apply this idea to other areas of our lives. What if we thought more about how the emotional situations that are present in our lives are affecting us chemically and metabolically.

Got Fibroids...... Don't Have to Get Surgery

2007-01-24T19:30:00.000-08:00

I have many women in my office who are or have dealt with fibroids at one time or another. Many times simple treatment with dietary changes, natural hormones and nutritional and lifestyle changes can make a huge difference and get someone back on the road to healing. It would be really interesting if we could study options that don't require women to have some invasive procedure to their female parts. Like I always say to my female patients ,"If the treatment for prostatitis and erectile dysfunction was to just remove or burn the prostate and the testicles we would have a new procedure within minutes. It seem okay in our society to harvest and cut women's organs with regularity often at the hands of male doctors and some women doctors.

I suggest if you have fibroids that you read John Lee's, MD work on natural progesterone and saliva testing. If you have questions email me and I will help in best way I can. You do have options besides losing body parts that were created in your body for a reason, contrary to popular medical practice of the last 50 years.

Over 50, Depression Meds, Don't Break a Leg

2007-01-22T21:02:00.000-08:00

If you are over 50 years old and you are taking SSRI's for depression watch your bones. New study here reports and doubling of risk of fracture from minimal trauma injury. If your a female this should be particularly concerning because this is also the time when your hormone levels can most heavily affect maintenance of bone density (or not).

Another reason to seek out healthy and natural alternatives.

Don't Say a Chiropractor Never Did You Any Good

2007-01-20T17:45:00.000-08:00

This article is written about a chiropractor in the military who was giving a helping hand or two to his comrades by adjusting them. It does the heart proud to think that these military boys valued the adjustments so much that they actually built him a table to do his work. Great news for the boys in the military, that they have access to such care.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine yes, Moral Education No

2007-01-19T19:40:00.000-08:00

I found this article on the cervical cancer vaccine very interesting. The recommendation is that we give our 11 year old girls this vaccine to prevent cervical cancer caused by the human papilloma virus.

How about another suggestion.

1. High doses of Folic Acid
2. Educating our young girls about how they contract HPV. Most commonly unprotected sexual relationships with multiple partners.

Ear Tubes Not Necessary... Try The Wait and See Approach

2007-01-17T20:48:00.000-08:00

Doctors today reported that ear tubes do not seem to relieve much of the fluid/ear infection problems in the middle ear and a wait and see approach is much more logical and realistic. This will seemingly put some ENT's out of business who regularly make this type of procedure the hallmark of their practice.

If your child is having ear infection recurrence, I would suggest looking at food allergies, removing the child from dairy and gluten products and improving immune system function with concentrated pharmaceutical grade whole food supplements

Pancreatic Cancer and Gum Disease... Natural Explanation

2007-01-16T15:08:00.000-08:00

This study would seem to show a statistically significant correlation between these two things. I believe that the connection might be stomach acidity. Often times in practice when I see a patient that is suffering from severe gum disease their stomach acidity is very low. This allows increased bacterial growth in the mouth which many natural health practitioners and nutritionists have felt to be the cause of gum and tooth disease.

Now the interesting addition is the correlation with pancreatic cancer. Could it be that this low level of stomach acidity for some people causes the pancreas to become under used. We know that when the "chyme" or the liquid contents that empty the stomach are not acidic enough the pancreas does not get signaled as heavily or at all to release insulin and other pancreatic enzymes. If your having some digestive problems, with this new concerning information, it would be worth considering Zypan and Multizyme from Standard Process. Stop by the office if you need some.

Statins and Parkinsons

2007-01-15T19:16:00.000-08:00

New research is once again looking at the link between Statin medications and the incidence of Parkinson's disease. Heart patients and others might want to consider some natural approaches to cholesterol/arteriosclerosis and other heart related conditions. It appears that this is more news calling into question statins and their side effects.