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Cirrhosis of the Liver

May 8, 2013 – 2:30 pm

I have cirrhosis of the liver, although I have never drunk any alcohol. What can I do?

Cirrhosis of the liver means the normal tissue of the liver is being replaced by scar tissue. This affects the liver so it does not function as it should. Since tissue does not scar by itself, there is a cause, although it may not always be obvious. The three most common causes of dirrhosis of the liver include:

  • Hepatitis C,
  • fatty liver (obesity and diabetes contributes to this), and
  • alcohol.

There are other viral infections (Hepatitis B and rarely, Hepatitis D) and finally, toxins. Treatment starts by removing the cause, if possible. I am sure you have already been tested for the viral infections already–if not, that needs to be done. High dose vitamin C intravenous drips are highly effective against the viruses. Nutrient intake needs to be optimal–real food and potent multivitamins, essential fatty acid and vitamin D supplements and plenty of water. Finally, 2 supplements that provide immense support to the liver include Milk thistle and alpha-lipoic acid.  Call my office if you need some other ideas.  I have many options to help you.  801-302-5397

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Our Body’s Ability to Heal Itself

May 7, 2013 – 7:57 am

A reader writes: Once you have diabetes or arthritis or anything like that can your body heal itself with proper eating or something else?

All diseases or ‘labels’ have a cause. As long as the cause is not addressed and changed, there will be no treatment or cure for diabetes or arthritis. The usual cause in Type II diabetes is taking in too many carbohydrates (especially sugar) into your body for too many years. The solution in reducing carbs significantly and making sure the nutrient deficiencies caused by the bad years are corrected–especially including magnesium, chromium, vanadium, biotin. Exercise also helps. Arthritis is more complicated and difficult, but the principles remain the same.  I have many tools to help your body to heal itself.  If you call my office, I can send you some more information.  801-302-5397.

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What Exercise Works in Weight Loss?

May 6, 2013 – 6:10 pm

A reader writes: 300 lbs, 6′, 67 yrs. and bad legs, knees, and feet due to neuropathy (or so I am told as have had all tests and nerves and circulation OK.) Makes most forms of exercise very difficult. Have stationary bike, use when have time, but it wears me to a frazzle, as they say. Hard to do anything else afterward. How do I get enough exercise to really make a difference?

There are 2 types of exercise that are best for weight loss.

1. resistance training (weight lifting) which builds muscle, and this can be done at any age or any degree of shape. Muscle requires energy burning all the time, so the more the muscle, the calories burned in the resting state.

2. High intensity interval training, which means finding something strenuous that exhausts you, which has to last longer that 30 seconds to do, but you cannot do it for longer than 60 seconds. Do 4 to 8 of these maximal activities 4 to 8 times per day, 3 days per week. This will stimulate fat burning for hours after the exercise is complete. These 4 to 8 SPURTS  (I call them) can be done over a 20 minute period, or spread out over the whole day.

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Dehydration

May 3, 2013 – 2:37 am

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Insect bites

May 2, 2013 – 1:30 am

A reader writes: I am beyond severely allergic to insect bites, been in ER more than once, but can’t take benadryl, etc. Friends swear by Garlic cloves/capsules to ward off mosquitos; what is the appropriate dosage in mg, etc.? I’ve started 440mg x2/day, and also take Quercetin 250mg x2/day (less = migraines, more=rebound).

PS you rec’d the Quercetin, and my son can now eat dairy w/o rash!”

Garlic does not seem to help with general insect bites, but are extremely effective for keeping mosquitos from biting you. I start with a dose of at least 1000 mg per day, so your dose of 880 is close to that level. If you are still getting bitten, increase the dose up to 2000 mg per day. Try aloe vera on the bites to see if it will reduce the itchiness. ASEA has been extremely effective in reducing allergic reactions generally, although it may take higher doses in the 6 ounce range twice per day. Stay on the Quercetin as it reduces the histamine release at the time of an allergic reaction.

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Possible Explanations for Autoimmune Disease

May 1, 2013 – 1:46 am

What causes autoimmune disease:

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How to sleep through the night

April 30, 2013 – 1:08 am

Karen asks: What can I take to help me go to sleep and remain asleep thru the night. I do exercise and drink plenty of water but every night I have this problem and I wake up feeling tired everyday, your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

There are 2 aids that are worth trying to see if they help you. First, try melatonin. Some people try melatonin but don’t take enough and think it won’t help them. Start with 1 mg, but keep increasing the dose before bedtime up to 15 mg to see if it will help. Some people find they can take a second dose when they wake up in the middle of the night. Second, there are 4 calming herbs that help the mind and body to relax, which assists in the sleep process. They are chamomile, valerian root, Hops, passion flower. You may also want to take your magnesium dose at night, as it is also relaxing. Additional things to try–hypnosis or biofeedback, Jin Shin Jyutsu/acupuncture/massage therapy, meditation and breathing exercises.

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Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure

April 29, 2013 – 10:27 am

A reader asks: Can you discribe congestive heart failure?  For example, its signs and symtems, what causes it and what is the best treatment. What questions should I ask my doctor?  Thanks

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a diagnosis given to the condition when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently to the body. The heart becomes enlarged and blood fluid backs up in the body. If this is prominent on the left side of the heart that takes blood from the lungs and supplies the body with blood, fluid will back up into the lungs causing shortness of breath, poor sleep, and perhaps a cough. If it is the right side of the heart in failure, the blood backs up in the body and swelling of the lower extremities (edema) is seen. It may back up into the liver and intestinal tract causing nausea or abdominal pain. Chest X-ray confirms the enlarged heart and may see the fluid backing up into the lungs. Echocardiography is also non-invasive and assists in the diagnosis of this condition. Treatment consists of: 1) Reducing possible causes, including high blood pressure, nutritional deficiencies, reduce salt intake if salt sensitive 2) Supplements to increase ATP production so the heart muscle can work harder-CoQ10, carnitine 3) There are often nutritional deficiencies of magnesium and thiamine with congestive heart failure 4) If high blood pressure, add arginine and hawthorne berry. A last comment–I don’t like the term ‘failure,’ as it implies something worse than it often is. For the most part, CHF is treatable.

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Bug Bites

April 26, 2013 – 9:27 am

I am beyond severely allergic to insect bites, been in ER more than once, but can’t take benadryl, etc. Friends swear by Garlic cloves/ capsules to ward off mosquitos; what is the appropriate dosage in mg, etc.? I’ve started 440mg x2/day, and also take Quercetin 250mg x2/day (less = migraines, more=rebound).
PS you recommended the Quercetin, and my son can now eat dairy w/o rash!

Garlic does not seem to help with healing general insect bites, but it is usually extremely effective at keeping mosquitos from biting you. I start with a dose of at least 1000 mg per day, so your dose of 880 is close to that level. If you are still getting bitten, increase the dose up to 2000 mg per day. Try aloe vera on the bites to see if it will reduce the itchiness. I have another treatment option has been extremely effective in reducing allergic reactions generally, but you will need to contact my office for specific information (801) 302-5397.  This is especially helpful if you do not like the smell associated with garlic in some people. Stay on the Quercetin as it reduces the histamine release at the time of an allergic reaction.

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Essential Tremors

April 25, 2013 – 9:58 am

I found you though Ben’s blog – and am so glad I did! My husband suffers from essential tremors – most effected when stress/ adrenaline kick in. Dr.’s put him on 20 of propanypol (sp?). What alternatives are there to this???? What can we do????

Stress is a common trigger to make essential tremors worse. Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, energy work may prove useful. As with any neurologic difficulty, the B vitamins (B6, B12, folic acid, B1) need to be at high levels, as do the essential fatty acids (including omega-6). Energy work like acupuncture, Jin Shin Jyutsu or craniosacral may prove useful, separate from the potential relaxation and stress reduction it helps with.  Avoid soda pop, especially diet soda pop.  Aspartame and caffeine are neurotoxins.

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