HERBS THAT WORK BETTER THAN DRUGS
MIGRAINE HEADACHES AND OTHER
PROBLEMS
FROM PREVENTION MAGAZINE
Our universe provides this information for your
instruction and to introduce you to our technology that will give the answers
to your health problems, on your planet.
Although this information provided by prevention magazine is the results
of their extensive research, it is missing the rest of the scientific story.
Not only does this information that Prevention
Magazine miss having true scientific methods within this research it has
gathered together, but the search obtained was done with pseudo-scientific
research methods. What people do not
know or understand is that everything that has been offered to the public concerning
your Allopathic Medical and Alternative Health Care methods and products used
for dealing with pain and disease has come from inadequate, pseudo-scientific
procedures!
We can prove this because we have a superior
scientific system and because of this we have been able to develop the technology
that tells you how to know what will work and then how to use it to achieve
success and solve unanswered problems.
We can see the weaknesses within these two systems by using our complete
scientific technology!
When can show you that when any of these substances
are used properly they will work, but no matter how much research do using the
inadequate system that you do, your researchers will always come up short with
the truth, because their scientific systems are incomplete and misapplied. Our science reveals this as a scientific
fact.
We want you to know that taking the advice given in
any of your texts is at your own risk, because neither they nor you really know
if it will work, so you will spend a lot of time and money seeking for what
does, unless you have our easy to understand and use scientific system.
Wouldn’t it be a lot better to have a science that can
help you know what will work before you spend time and money trying to find the
answer, for problems that come from not living and doing things properly, in
the first place!
Knowing how to live to avoid problems, pain and
suffering is a great thing to have! We
are trying to show you the difference so that you will become aware that there
are answers to your dilemma!
Prevention Magazines information starts with this
introduction from one of their advertisements:
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“…astonishing:
In many cases, ordinary herbs work better
than the most powerful prescription drugs!
That’s right. They’re not just safer and cheaper—they’re actually more
effective!
Many scientific studies prove that
herbs outperform drugs for a wide variety of chronic conditions. These
include
arthritis.., osteoporosis... and prostate enlargement…Plus, migraines.., anxiety... irritable bowel... and more.”
OUR COMMENTS:
Yes, herbs work, but when used the
way your professionals use them they work sporadically or hit and miss, helping
one a great deal, others less in degrees according to the chemical
compatibility of them to whom ever uses them.
Then if not used with knowledge and understanding they may cause harm!
They are good foods, like all other
foods, if they have been grown on ground that has the proper nutrients,
otherwise they do not work so good, because they cannot provide what is needed. Now, even though they may be high quality,
when they are not used properly, with understanding, the outcome will be
different with each person who uses them; so it is impossible to tell people
that they will work for them, specifically when no one really knows!
Do You?
This happens because they do not
have a true science to assist them!
But, even though this is true, professionals still sell them or tell
people they will work, when they really do not know or by accident they use a
system that often provides sufficient information to have them work more often
than not.
This does not mean that they know
what they are doing, even though they want to do what is right, most of the
time their need or desire for money over rides their integrity and lack of
knowledge, as they believe they are doing the best they can, even if they do
not want to know the truth.
Knowing the truth will cause them to
have to re-adjust their belief systems to what really is the cause of most
disease and that will cause them to lose face in the eyes of the public, who
then will go elsewhere for help.
That means they will make less money
because people will go where they can really get the help needed. Or they will learn what they need to have
and force by law everyone to come to them, destroying all of their competition!
Is this what you want?
Well, it is already happening,
because they have a false definition of what causes and cures disease, they
have resorted to use methods of treatment and research filled with false processes. Yes, some of their procedures work to
varying degrees and if something work well it happens mostly by accident, because they do not have true scientific
methods.
Their occasional successes only get
people involved sufficiently to addict them to the process, hoping it will
really work. Of course the probability
of success is always going to be by chance, when you do not have a complete
science that helps you do the most correct things, with minimal failure.
You will note that they have some of
the truth to use, but just enough to get into trouble, when they do not know
what to do, because what is working stops or what didn’t work before now works,
they cannot explain nor do they understand everything that happens. They know some of the true. Yes they know that you are all different and
respond differently to the same things, a fact they know but cannot
scientifically explain!
You will see what we are talking
about as you read this information!
Information acquired from Medical Researchers. Good information is obtained but it is misunderstood and then
misapplied!
They continue:
“But that’s not all. You can use herbs
to cure ailments for which there are NO drug treatments! For example, you can
use herbs to kill
viral infections that don’t respond to antibiotics. You can use herbs
to treat varicose veins
and cervical dysplasia. And you can use herbs to halt macular degeneration,
the number one cause of blindness in Americans
over age 60.
Now please understand, I’m not saying that every condition responds
better to herbs. Obviously, if you had a broken bone... or a cancer tumor... or
a case of acute F. coil poisoning...
you’d be better off with conventional medical treatments.
But you’d be surprised at the number of
cases where
herbal remedies beat drugs and surgery hands down. Take menopausal problems,
for example. Thanks to a little-known herb, you can...
It stops migraines... and prevents them from
coming back!
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igraines are an absolute nightmare. The
pain is excruciating...and it’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and
extreme sensitivity to light.
But now there’s a cure for migraines
—an herb that not only relieves migraine pain, but decreases the frequency of
attacks! The herb is called feverfew, and it works by preventing the constriction
of blood vessels in the brain.
How well does it work? In clinical
studies, people who took feverfew had less pain…, less nausea..., less
vomiting..., and decreased sensitivity to light. Plus, they had a reduction in both the duration and frequency of
migraine attacks!
Important: Do NOT use any feverfew
product made with dried feverfew. It won’t help your migraines, and may
actually make them worse!
Instead, buy feverfew tincture…or use
capsules that contain freeze-dried feverfew leaves. The recommended daily
dosage is 15 drops of the tincture or three 300-mg capsules per day.
Sail Through
Menopause Naturally!
Some 3 million American women
take estrogen
replacement therapy. It’s quite effective at alleviating menopausal symptoms
such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
But estrogen therapy can also cause a whole host of nasty side effects.
These include nausea... headaches... breast tenderness... hair loss... and
abdominal cramps. Plus, depression... dizziness... bloating.., body hair...
uterine fibroids... and abnormal vaginal bleeding.
What’s more, several studies show that taking
estrogen can increase your risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancer by as
much as 13.9 times!
Luckily, you don’t have to
expose yourself to these risks. And you don’t have to suffer any side effects,
either. That’s because clinical studies show that an herb called black cohosh
works much better than estrogen. In one study, women were divided into three
groups: one group received estrogen, another received a placebo (dummy pill),
and a third received black cohosh.
Result: The black cohosh group got better results on
all symptoms, including hot flashes, fatigue, and mood swings. Even more
amazing, the researchers found that black cohosh actually reversed menopausal changes in the vagina. There was an increased
proliferation of vaginal tissue.. .plus improved vaginal muscle tone and a
decrease in vaginal dryness.
Black cohosh requires no prescription. You can find it at any good health food store. Take 500 milligrams, three times a day... and say goodbye to menopausal discomfort!”
OUR COMMENTS:
What they do not tell you is that there were varying
degrees of help for each woman and that some received more help than other,
while there were also those that it did not help and some that were
harmed. But, in their research
methodology these failures were insignificant and did not change the fact that
more got help than those that didn’t and in spite of the fact that they cannot
explain scientifically why it helps and why it doesn’t, except that people are
different!
To continue:
“Get Rid of Tendinitis and
Bursitis With This Ordinary Kitchen Spice!
If you’ve ever had tendinitis or bursitis, you know
how stubborn it can be. Just when you think it’s gone for good, the pain and
inflammation return. And then you’re back to taking Tylenol, ibuprofen, or
other painkillers.
The
problem is that regular use of these painkillers can lead to a whole host of
health problems. For example, aspirin can cause ulcers and other gastric
distress. Tylenol can hurt your liver and kidneys. And steroidal painkillers
can cause weight gain, hypertension, mood changes, and joint damage.
Fortunately, there’s a better way—and it’s right on your kitchen spice rack! The answer is turmeric, that yellow spice you add to rice when you want to give it color.
Turmeric does more than just add color to a dish.
Its active ingredient, curcumin, is a first-rate antioxidant and a powerful
anti-inflammatory. In fact, laboratory studies prove that curcumin is just as
effective at reducing inflammation as the potent drugs hydrocortisone and
phenylbutazone!
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And
without the steroidal side effects!
You can add turmeric to your food, or take it
in capsule form. The suggested dosage is 400 milligrams, three times a day. For
best results, take it with bromelain capsules and flaxseed oil. You’ll get
better absorption and greater anti-inflammatory effects.
With
This Delicious Berry!
The older we get, the more
our eyes begin to fail us. For of us, it simply means having to wear glasses.
For
ethers, it means cataracts.
And for over 10 million Americans, it means macular degeneration, a
deterioration the retina that leads to permanent blindness. The good news is
that you can heal these eye conditions and more.. .simply by eating bilberries!
OUR COMMENTS:
If this is true, and it is,
then it is food that feeds the body what it needs to correct pain and suffering
and it is food that causes these conditions, so in reality there is no such
thing as MEDICINE, for it is either a food or a poison! Thus, you have the major reason why “one
man’s food is another man’s poison,” but you do not know or understand why, “one
man’s food becomes their own poison.”
Although this berry helps with this eye problem, they cannot tell you
that it will help you or if it will not, nor can they explain why! So, you still have a problem that can
develop if you eat these foods suggested and they do not help you but hurt you. You not only have more problems, but you
have wasted valuable time, money and weakened your body’s immune system even
more, opening it up to other problems!
To Continue:
“Research on bilberries began during World War II,
when British military officers discovered that fighter pilots who ate bilberry
jam had better night vision than those who didn’t. Since then, dozens of
studies have been conducted, and the results have been astonishing.
• In one study, people who took bilberry had improved visual acuity,
quicker adjustment to darkness, and
faster restoration of vision
after exposure to glare.
• In another study, bilberry extract improved the condition of
patients with macular degeneration, retinitis, and diabetic neuropathy.
• And in still another study, bilberry extract plus vitamin E stopped
the progression of cataracts in a whopping 97 percent of patients treated!
The message is clear: If you want to protect your eyesight, there’s no easier way than to take bilberries!
If you already have eye
problems, you’ll get better results if you take
the extract rather than the whole berry. Look for a formulation of this bilberry
extract that contains 25 percent antho-cyanosides. Take one 160-milligram
capsule
three times a day.
By
now, I think you’re starting to get an idea of the wide array of health
problems that can be treated with herbs. But what I’ve discussed so far is just
the tip of the iceberg.
That’s why the folks at PREVENTION Health Books asked me and a colleague, Linda White,
M.D., to take our most exciting, most useful cures arid compile them into a
comprehensive herbal guide. The result: a giant, 624-page book called
THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE.
THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE is the first-ever collaboration
between the editors at HERBS FOR HEALTH and our counterparts at PREVENTION. It contains safe, effective
cures for 98 different ailments. Here’s a small sample of the remedies you’ll
find inside:
The “Dynamic Duo” for fighting high cholesterol.
Take these together for a powerful one-two punch that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. Page 332.
If you haven’t had luck with
other arthritis remedies, try these!
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‘ye probably heard of glucosamine sulfate, the arthritis remedy that’s supposed
to relieve pain and rebuild cartilage. Many people who try glucosamine get
fantastic results, but many others get little or no relief.
Why? Because everyone’s body is different. And
because there are over 100 different types of arthritis.
The bottom line is this:
What
works for other people may not work for you. That’s why it’s important that you
know about all the different remedies, not just the most popular ones. Here are
some little-known arthritis remedies taken from the pages of THE HERBAL
DRUGSTORE:
Evening primrose. The seed from this plant
contains a fatty acid known as GLA (gamma linoleic acid). In the body, GLA
balances the level of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which in
turn fight inflammation.
GLA is particularly effective on rheumatoid
arthritis, a type of arthritis that doesn’t always respond to glucosamine.
Suggested dosage: one teaspoon of evening primrose oil per day.
Boswellia. In animal studies, this
plant resin from India has shown an amazing ability to control arthritis. It
also reduces inflammation and improves circulation to the joints. Suggested
dosage: up to three 400-milligram capsules per day.
Stinging
Nettle. For
fast relief of joint pain, apply the ~ leaves of this plant to the effected
area. They
contain anti-inflammatory
compounds that seep through your skin and into your body.
By the way, in addition to being a potent
anti-inflammatory, stinging nettle is high in boron, a bone-building mineral
that’s helpfril for both arthritis and osteoporosis.
Stinging nettle, boswellia, and evening primrose are just three of our favorite arthritis remedies. You’ll find a dozen more in THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE.
The best way to treat fibromyalgia. Forget ibuprofen and other painkilling drugs. You’ll get better results
with these herbs, which relieve pain and bring
more oxygen to your muscle cells. Page 252.
Nature’s
perfect antidote to stress. This South Pacific herb works in the same way as the drug
Valium, but has no side effects and is not addictive. Page 508.
Brush up
against this
plant, and you’ll get hives. But take it in proper form as an herb, and it has
an anti-allergy effect that fights hives.
Page 333.
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When
you get a rash from poison ivy—or even a mosquito bite—look around your lawn for this common weed. A few leaves
applied to your
rash will give you fast relief and healing.
Page 464.
Better
than Prozac! More
than 40 scientific studies show this herbal remedy is just as effective, but
with significantly fewer side effects. Page 199.
Use this
important herb if you’re plagued by sleeplessness due to anxiety.
It acts like Valium but without causing a morning hangover or leading to
addiction. Page 82.
Better
than Dramamine for fighting motion
sickness. British studies show that this ordinary substance is 57 percent
more effective. Page 419.
Better than
Maalox, Mylanta, or Pepto-Bismol.
These herbs
relieve pain and inflammation...soothe intestinal walls.., and release
trapped gas.
And they
fight yeast infections, too. Pages 211-215.
The easiest way to unclog your arteries. This miraculous herb shrinks
existing plaques and prevents the development of new ones. It has virtually no
side effects. Page 307.
5
versatile medicinal herbs you can easily grow yourself. All you need is a small window box and you can have your
very own “herbal pharmacy.” Page 40.
How to keep your child or grandchild from
getting recurring ear infections. Antibiotics are just a temporary fix.
This
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How I Became an “Herbal Doctor”
By Linda White, M.D.
Co-author, THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE As a
conventionally-trained M.D., I had limited experience with herbs.
That changed
14 years ago, when I became a mother. You see, most childhood illnesses are
viral in origin, so there’s really nothing in the conventional medicine chest
that can help them.
If you have
children, you know all about the litany of fevers and sniffles and earaches.
And you know how heartbreaking it is
to watch helplessly as your little ones cry and suffer and
ask mommy
to make them feel better.
It’s
especially hard when you’re supposed to
be a healer and you can’t even heal your own family!
We lived on
the same Street as the local naturopathic physician. She examined my son and prescribed
echinacea, licorice, and mint tea. And she showed me how to use hot herbal
compresses. These remedies made my son feel better right away, and they helped
the illness run its
course more quickly.
From that point, I was hooked! I began learning everything I could about herbs and natural remedies— and incorporating them into my work. And when I saw how well those remedies worked, I wanted to tell the whole world about them!
I’m very proud of my contribution to THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE, and I urge you to take a look at it. I know it will make a positive impact on your health and the health of your loved ones.”
OUR COMMENTS:
Yes, these foods work, but just as the Naturalist, they also do not really know how or why. Yes, they can find out what they believe is the active ingredient but they cannot tell why it works on one person or another differently, except that they know we are different. They have no easy scientific definition or explanation for their action and/or reaction!
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from page 7)
“…remedy
actually boosts your little one’s immunity. Page 220.
How to get rid of stubborn yeast infections. Natural
remedies that kill yeast fast.. .and prevent it from coming back. Page 533.
Treat bronchitis with an ordinary cooking spice! So
powerful, it’s prescribed instead of drugs by German doctors. Page 127.
Better than Preparation H.
This herb helps heal hemorrhoidal
tissues instead of just shrinking them. Page 313.
and much more!
As you can see, THE HERBAL
DRUGSTORE is chock-full of safe, natural solutions to common health problems.
But that’s not all. THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE is full of unique information that
makes it unlike any herb book you’ve ever seen.
For example, we tell you which herbs are safest..,
which forms are the best to take.., and which dosages work best. We reveal which herbal preparations have the
proper potencies... and which are a rip-off. We also give you the lowdown on
the cautions and dangers of various herbs. For example, some herbs should
never be taken by children. Some should not be taken by women who are pregnant.
Some should only be taken under a doctor’s supervision. And some herbs
shouldn’t be taken at all! You’ll find all the information you need in THE
HERBAL DRUGSTORE.”
OUR COMMENTS:
We know that what they are saying about when and
when not to use something is not derived from a scientific basis, but from
experience. If they had a science they
would know who and who not to give that substance to, rather than assuming that
those they say should never use it, is a concept derived from experience and
not from the true scientific application.
When things are used or applied properly, there are no bad responses,
thus to say never is totally unscientific and said in ignorance, do to
experiences which took place, because that substance was used inappropriately
and in an incorrect manner!
They continue:
“But that’s not all. THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE is the
first book to offer side-by-side comparisons of pharmaceutical and herbal
cures. Just look up an ailment or condition and you’ll know right away what the
various healing alternatives are. You’ll also know the pros and cons of each.
Our
approach is straightforward and unbiased. Unlike a lot of alternative health
“gurus,” we recognize that herbal medicines aren’t a cure-all. So if drugs are
the best solution for your condition, we tell you so. And if herbs are as good
or better, we tell you that, too.
OUR COMMENTS:
We like their candid attitude
as they tell you how honest they are about giving you the truth, but we do not
trust this in the slightest, because we know that what they are saying is only
partly true and that they often are dead wrong and lack the ability to say it
the way it really is. They do give good
information. But, like all ALLOPATIC
MEDICAL GURUS, as well are more biased and give twisted or not straight forward
declarations they believe to be good, in our science and technology, do not
prove out to be so good after all.
Their information is misleading and filled with non-scientific methods
declared to be science, as if they really know what they are doing, when they
really do not because they do not know better.
They are trying in all honesty, but do not know or understand that they
lack true science and what they do is not true science, because they have hot
thought things out for themselves and accept what is being do to be
science! Their own Ignorance may be
innocent bliss, but it creates a great deal of destruction in the process of
misinforming all ignorant believers!
They think they have solved all their problems because they have taken
information from an M.D. and an Herbalist, but in this innocent act they only
propagate the great error both systems have, that they do not know they have,
because in their own self deceptions, they do not know their science is not
complete and the information they are giving has many errors and
weaknesses! Who made these two sources
they use such all knowing authorities to represent the whole world and all of
its systems with their opinion as the truth?
Are you to take their word for it now that they have said they do not
nor can they lie or misrepresent the truth about herbs or drugs and how they
work!
How did they get so much authority and truth to represent the world on
these issues? They didn’t and
don’t. They just take it and tell you
they and only they can give your what really works. Well, you will be disappointed big time if you believe all of
what they are saying!
Take what is the true that you are learning about and find out more
before you jump to any conclusions about anything you read, including all the
we have to say to you as well as what we teach in our seminars. You must always find out for yourself what
works for you and how to do that is your problem. We believe we have a very good answer for you in our
seminars! Try us, you just might like
us!
They continue:
“Since the book is written by both an herbalist and an M.D., you can be
sure you’re getting the complete story. And since it’s thoroughly researched by the staffs
of HERBS FOR HEALTH and PREVENTION, you
can be sure the information is comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date.
In a moment, I’m going to tell you how to get a copy of this wonderful book to examine FREE for 21 days. But first, I’d like to share some more herbal remedies with you. Like this one...
The Magic Herb
That Fights Heart Disease,
Alzheimer’s,
Multiple Sclerosis and More
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Imagine there was an herbal
remedy that was proven to help stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.
Imagine that
same herb was
effective against asthma, altitude sickness, tinnitus, and fibromyalgia.
And imagine that you could also use it to get rid of
canker sores, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and carnal tunnel syndrome.
Well, imagine no more. Such an herb exists! What’s
more, it’s easy to find at health food stores and supermarkets.
The herb I’m
talking about is ginkgo biloba.
That’s
right, ginkgo biloba, the popular memory-boosting herb. Ginkgo does a lot more
than improve memory: It’s also a powerful antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, a
toner of vessels, and a tonic that improves overall health and well-being.
It’s fitting that ginkgo would be such an amazing cure-all. After all,
it’s the oldest tree species on the Ginkgo trees have been around for over 65
million years, surviving everything from dinosaur extinction to nuclear
explosion!
There’s so
much more you should know about this amazing plant. You’ll get complete details
on how to use ginkgo, including the correct substance to take for each ailment,
in THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE.
OUR COMMENTS:
Yes, this herb has helped someone who had one of these
conditions or even more than one, but the truth is it does not help everyone
and if not used correctly, it will hurt you!
The type of statements that they have made above are what we are talking
about. Yes, it is good information, but
they do not tell you how these products should be properly used. All they can show is the information they
have gathered about how they have helped people overcome a problem.
They cannot scientifically tell you why etc. some are
not helped, just like drugs work sporadically, so do all substances, when not
properly used! Their advice comes
from, after the fact experienced outcome and not from a true science, therefore
they can only give you approximately what to do.
They do not know what will really work for you by what
worked for others! This is a dangerous
way to operate and as deceptive as they proclaim Alternative Guru’s are as
Prevention Magazine editors and researchers regurgitate the errors of others,
proclaiming what they have to be the best!
Yes, the truth sometimes hurt the feeling of good
intentioned people, but this is serious business and anytime someone presents
themselves as the ultimate, including us, is walking on thin ice.
Just because something works for someone does not mean
it will help everyone to the same degree, nor because it hurts someone, does it
mean that it is bad for everyone!
Check us out please!
Then decide for yourself who has more to offer!
They continue:
The Easiest Way To
Shrink an Enlarged
Prostate
Another condition that responds better to herbs than
to drugs is an enlarged prostate.
Clinical studies show that the popular prostate
drugs Proscar and Hytrin provide mediocre relief from prostate problems. And
they cause side effects ranging from impotence and decreased sex drive to
dizziness and low blood pressure.
In contrast, the herb saw palmetto is safe, can be
taken indefinitely, and works for up to 88 percent of men who take it!
Another herb, pygeum, also works better than drugs. And it’s particularly
effective at reducing urinary problems such as nighttime urination and poor
urinary flow.
You’ll get the complete details on page 468 of THE
HERBAL
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Amazing Home Remedies
&
Kitchen-Cabinet Cures
Sometimes the best remedies are those you already have at home. Take a
look at these..
~Pink eye? Get
the red out
with an ordinary tea bag! Page 453.
~ Warts? Send them packing with
banana
peels! Page 541.
~ Eczema? Try the avocado cure on
page 224.
~ Tired eyes? Make them sparkle with
cucumbers! Page 237.
~ Feeling blue? Lift your spirits by
smelling some lavender! Page 199.
~ Headache? Try the peppermint cure on
page 293.
~ Hay fever? Stop the sneezing with
ordinary saltwater! Page 287
~ Dandruff? Try the salad oil cure on
page 197.
~ Canker sores? Try the herbal tea bag cure
on page 146.
~ Sty in your eye? To get rid of it, all you
need is a coffee filter and... (continued on page 454).
~ Blisters? Just grab a bag of this
common herbal tea.
Page
112.
~ Black and blue mark? Try the parsley cure on page
136.
~ Constipated? Get things moving again with
some molasses. Page 188.
~ Upset stomach? This kitchen-cabinet cure
prevents vomiting and quiets stomach spasms fast! Page 425.
~ Cold
hands? Get your blood flowing again with this ordinary vitamin. Page 476.
~ Bloodshot eyes? Redness goes away when you swallow a couple of
these! Amazing. Page 238.
~ Athlete’s foot? Try the vinegar cure on page 261.
~ Gout? Send it packing with
cherries! Page 278.
We
have no doubt that this book is one of a kind and that it has very good and
important information that everyone should have on their shelf, but only if you
know what you are doing will this book be good for you. It does not have all the information you need
to make it worth your while to buy it as your knowledge stands at this point!
WE
suggest you get it only if you also find out where you can take one of our
seminars to learn the rest of the story!
Otherwise you will be like a little child with a loaded gun!
OUR COMMENTS:
What we have said above applies to everything you
read, including that which is given below!
Remember that all Alternative Practitioners like Naturopaths,
Chiropractors and Herbalists do not have this science and therefore follow the
Allopathic system of application and research to obtain their knowledge!
They also misuse their substances and therapies
because of this fact. We want them to
learn what they need to know to become more sufficient in what they do and
protect them from the attempts of Allopathic Pirates to undermine Alternative
Health Care!
More information continues:
Ask the Doctor
Answers to Your Health Questions
Provided by A Naturopathic Practitioner
Saw Palmetto Extract:
Nature’s Answer to Prostate Enlargement
The prostate is a single,
doughnut-shaped gland about the size of a walnut that lies below the bladder
and surrounds the urethra. The prostate secretes a thin, milky, alkaline fluid
which lubricates the urethra to prevent infection and increases sperm motility
Prostate secretions are extremely
important to successful fertilization for procreation. Benign (non-malignant)
enlargement of the prostate gland is known medically as “benign prostatic
hyperplasia” (BPH). Because an enlarged prostate can pinch off the flow of
urine, BPH is characterized by symptoms of bladder obstruction such as
increased urinary frequency, nighttime awakening to empty bladder, and reduced
force and caliber of urination.
Q How common is BPH?
A Very. Current estimates are that it affects over 50% of men in their
lifetime. The actual frequency rate increases with advancing age from approximately
5% to 10% at age 30 to over 90% in
men over 85 years of age.1
Q How is BPH diagnosed?
A It is often recommended that men over the age of 40 have yearly
prostate exams. This exam is not high tech. It simply involves a doctor
inserting a gloved finger into the rectum and feeling the lower part of the
prostate for any abnormality. However, in the case of BPH, often the prostate
has not enlarged to a point recognized by physical exam. And, in the case of
cancer, a digital exam is not reliable enough.
The classic enlarged prostate due to
BPH will usually feel softer (boggy) and may be two to three times larger than
normal. In BPH the prostate is non-tender, this differentiates it from
prostatitis. The classic finding in prostatic cancer is that the prostate feels
much harder and the border is not as well defined.
The definitive diagnosis for BPH can be
made with the aid of ultrasound measurements. But, because the symptoms of BPH
and prostate cancer can be quite similar, a simple blood test is used to
differentiate BPH from the more serious prostate cancer. The blood test
measures the levels of a protein that is produced in the prostate-specific antigen
(PSA). The PSA test is regarded as a highly significant and ½ sensitive marker
for prostate cancer. The normal value for PSA is less than four nanograms per
milliliter. An elevation above 10 is highly indicative of prostate cancer.
There has been concern that the use of
PSA as a screening test for prostate cancer is not reliable enough. Although an
elevated level indicates prostate cancer, mid-range elevations in PSA can be
caused by BPH and in some instances, there may be prostate cancer yet PSA levels
are not elevated. Despite the fact that this test is not perfect, it is a
simple, relatively non-invasive test that can provide valuable information. PSA
screening has been endorsed by the American Cancer Society, the American
Urological Association, and other physicians’ groups.
If you are a man over the age of 50 and
if any of your immediate relatives—father, brother, or uncle—has had prostate
cancer, an annual prostate exam and PSA test is a very good idea.
WARNING: Prostate disorders can only be
diagnosed by a physician. Do not sell-diagnose. If you are experiencing any
symptoms associated with BPH or prostate cancer. see your physician immediately
for proper diagnosis.
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Study 5
Authors:
Mattei, et al.
Type of
study: DB vs. placebo
Number of
patients: 40
Length of
study: 3 months
Results:
Significant difference for: dysuria, nocturia, residual urine
Study 6
Braekman, et al.
Open
305
3 months
Significant difference for:
maximum
urine flow, prostate volume, and
international prostate score
Although
the saw palmetto extract has shown excellent results in numerous clinical
trials, results from a recent study are perhaps the most revealing.18 In
this study, 305 men were given 160 mg of the saw palmetto extract standardized
to contain
85% to 95% fatty
acids and sterols twice daily. After 45 days, 83% of patients estimated the
drug was effective.
After 90 days, the percentage increased
to 88%. Similarly, global evaluations made by physicians after 45 and 90 days
demonstrated 81% and 88% effectiveness, respectively.
The objective evaluations demonstrated
remarkable improvements in all measurements. Maximum urinary flow (ml/s)
increased from 9.8 to 12.2, mean urinary flow rate (ml/s) increased from 5.8 to
7.4, prostate volume (mm3) decreased from 40,348 to 36,246; and the
international prostate symptom score decreased from 19.0 to 12.4. No serious
adverse reactions were reported.
While
these results are impressive, perhaps the most impressive changes occurred in
the quality of life scores as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Quality of life scores
Evaluation Day 0 Day 90
Delighted 0.6% 5.4%
Happy 2.3% 24.0%
Satisfied 9.7% 36.8%
Mitigated 22.7% 20.9%
Unsatisfied 43.8% 9.5%
Unhappy 18.5% 2.4%
Hopeless 2.3% 1.0%
These
improvements demonstrate just how powerful of an effect that improving
bothersome symptoms such as nocturia can have on an individuals mental outlook.
Many men suffering from an enlarged prostate suffer from sleep deprivation.
Improving
sleep by reducing the number of times for nighttime urination is thought to be
the major reason for the improvement in quality of life scores with saw
palmetto extract. Another important finding from this study was that the saw
palmetto extract had no demonstrable effect on serum prostatic specific antigen
(PSA) levels.
Q How soon should I expect to see results with
saw palmetto extract?
While
the drug finesteride (Proscar) typically takes up to a year to produce
significant benefit, saw palmetto extract produces better results in a much
shorter period of time. Most patients achieve some relief of symptoms within
the first 30 days of treatment.
Table 3. Saw
Palmetto Extract vs. Finesteride on Urine Flow Rate (mllsec): Pooled Data from
Double-blind Studies
Saw Palmetto
Extract Finesteride
Initial
measurement 9.53 9.6
3 months 13.15* 10.4
12 months ** 11.2
% increase 38.0% 16.0%
in 3
months in 12 months
Many studies on
the saw palmetto extract were shorter than 90 days: final measurements were
calculated as 90-day measurements.
**There are few
long-term studies on saw palmetto extract, yet the effect at three months (or
less) are obviously superior to Proscar.
Q. What
about other herbal medicines for an enlarged prostate such as pygeum, pumpkin
seed oil, and stinging nettle?
A. Based on careful examination
of the published literature, I would rate the relative effectiveness of these
agents as follows:
saw palmetto
> pygeum > urtica> pumpkin seed oil. However, in certain situations
one herbal approach may be more effective than another. Even though I rate
pygeum lower than saw palmetto, in some cases it may produce better results
than saw palmetto. Each plant has a slightly different mechanism of action and
can certainly be used in combination safely.”
OUR COMMENT:
See what we mean? It all looks and sounds good, but because
everyone is different, what works for one may not work for another, etc. Can you explain in true scientific terms,
why this is so, including all the other responses that are obtained from these
herbs researched?
All double blind studies
prove is that the researchers are DOUBLE BLIND, for when a substance works on
some people and not another it does not add to or take away from its
value. Its value can only be evaluated
when it is used correctly upon the right people and this cannot be successfully
done with double blind studies!
This double blind form of
research is something people have to resort to when they do not have a complete
science to follow, just so they can tell people that they are doing research
and get results! This does not in any
way tell you that the results has value or what that value might be and if
there happens to be some, how much value does it have! The outcome tells it all!
They continue:
“To achieve the benefit with
saw palmetto, it is essential that the fat-soluble saw palmetto extracts are
standardized to contain 85% to 95% fatty
acids and sterols. These extracts are available in capsule form; take 160 mg
twice daily.
A similar dose of active
compounds using crude berries, fluid extracts, and tinctures cannot be easily
achieved. Again, if you want the best results, make sure you are using the
right extract at the right dosage.
Saw
palmetto extract is completely safe, has no significant side effects have ever
been reported in the clinical trials of the extract or with saw palmetto berry
ingestion.
OUR
COMMENTS:
As for being completely safe and having no reported significant side
effects, this is truly a ignorant statement made by people who do not have a
science to follow, for had they one to use they would instantly know that what
they have said is totally untrue and can be scientifically proven to be false!
So,
now who do you trust or should we say, who can you trust?
Q What causes BPH?
A. BPH is largely the result of
hormonal changes associated with aging. It is clearly dependent upon the
actions of male hormones (androgens) within the prostate. These changes within
the prostate reflect the many significant changes in both male (androgen),
female (estrogen), and pituitary hormone levels in aging men. The main male sex
hormone testosterone (T) decreases with advancing age, but estrogen, prolactin,
LH, and FSH levels are all increased. The ultimate effect of these changes is
that within the prostate gland there is an increased concentration of
testosterone and an increased conversion of this testosterone to an even more
potent form known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The increase in testosterone
and DHT is largely due to a decreased rate of removal combined with an increase
in the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts
testosterone to DHT.2 Elevated estrogen levels are thought to be the
key factor that inhibits the elimination of DHT from the prostate in BPH.
Q is having an enlarged prostate dangerous?
A If
left untreated, BPH will eventually obstruct the bladder outlet resulting in
the retention of urine and eventually kidney damage. As this situation is
potentially life-threatening, proper treatment is crucial. In the past, medical
treatment involved a procedure known as a TURP (trans-urethral resection of the
prostate). Because this surgery is associated with a high rate of morbidity and
will often make matters worse, it should be avoided unless absolutely
necessary.
There are about 30 different
plant-based compounds currently available in Europe for the treatment of BPH.
But, the most popular (and seemingly most effective) is the extract of saw
palmetto berry.
Q What is saw palmetto berry extract?
A Saw
palmetto extract is an extract made from the fruit of a palm tree (Serenoa repens) native to Florida that
has been shown to significantly improve the signs and symptoms of BPH in
numerous clinical studies (see Table 1). The mechanism of action is related to
improving the hormonal metabolism within the prostate gland. As a result of its
multitude of effects, excellent results have been produced in numerous clinical
studies. Roughly 90% of men with mild to moderate BPH experience some
improvement in symptoms during the first four to six weeks of therapy. All
major symptoms of BPH are improved, especially nocturia (urinating at night).619
Table 1. Clinical studies demonstrating efficacy of
Serenoa repens extract (85-95% fatty acids and sterols at a dosage of 320
mg daily)
Authors:
Type of study:
Number of patients:
Length of study:
Results:
Study 1
Cirillo, et al.
Open
47
4 months
Significant difference for:
dysuria.
nocturia, urine flow
Q Are herbal medicines effective in the treatment of BPH?
A Yes.
But, the chance of clinical success with any of the botanical treatments for
BPH appears to be determined by the degree of obstruction as indicated by the
residual urine content (the amount of urine left in the bladder after urination
as determined by ultrasound). For levels less than 50 ml, the results are
usually excellent. For levels between 50 and 100 ml, the results are usually
quite good. Residual urine levels between 100 ml and 150 ml will be tougher to
produce significant improvements in the customary four- to six-week period. If
the residual urine content is greater than 150 ml, saw palmetto extract and
other botanical medicines are not likely to produce any significant improvement
QIs BPH common in other parts
of the world?
A Yes. Interestingly, however,
is the fact that plant-based medicines are much more popular prescriptions in
Europe than their synthetic counterparts, according to an article published in
the British Journal of Urology. Specifically
in Germany and Austria botanical medicines are considered “first-line”
treatments for BPH and account for greater than 90% of all drugs in the medical
management of BPH. In Italy, plant extracts are prescribed 10 times more
frequently than drugs like Proscar and Hytrin.3~
Study 2
Greca, et al. Open
14
1-2 months Significant
difference for: dysuria, perineal heaviness, nocturia, volume of urine per
voiding, interval between two diurnal voidings, sensation of incomplete voiding
Study 3
Cukier, et al.
DB vs. placebo
168
60-90 days
Significant difference for:
dysuria,
frequency, residual urine
Study 4
Champault, et al.
DB vs placebo
168
60-90 days
Significant difference for:
objective
and subjective parameters
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Michael T.
Murray, N.D., is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on
natural medicine. He is a graduate, faculty member, and serves on the Board of
Trustees of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. In addition to
maintaining a private medical practice, Dr. Murray is an accomplished writer,
educator, and lecturer. He is the author of over 20 books, including the
co-author of the best-seller Encyclopedia
of Natural Medicine.”
OUR COMMENTS:
That is exactly correct! He is practicing as a Medical Doctor using what they call Natural
Medicines, thus he follows the Allopathic system that is an art and not a
science! It all looks good, but just as
with drugs, there are glitches in the application and not everyone will get
help from these herbs. To assume
because they do not help everyone that they are no good, is just as ludicrous
as saying they are safe with no side effects!
Ignorance sure is bliss, but also very dangerous!
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