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Pharmacist recommends digestive enzymes over acid blockers |
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Written by Bryan Scribner
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Friday, 24 October 2008 |
A report from a pharmacist at Early to Rise’s Total Health Breakthroughs reveals that 55% of people over 50 have osteoporosis, a disorder that in part might be attributable to the use of acid-blocking drugs.
Jim LaValle, the writer, says the drugs can keep the body from absorbing proper amounts of vitamin B12, vitamin D and calcium. A lack of calcium, he says, can decrease bone density.
Instead of acid blockers, LaValle recommends natural measures, including the following:
- Changes in diet, such as a move from sugary foods to more vegetables
- Natural products, including digestive enzymes, probiotics and DGL licorice
- Limits on coffee, cola and alcohol
Sugary foods, coffee, and colas are highly acidic, which requires the body to use calcium to maintain a healthy pH balance – at the expense of bones. Alcohol destroys digestive enzymes and damages the gut lining, leading to discomfort and the inability to properly digest foods.
Digestive enzymes and probiotics work to maintain healthy digestion, and DGL licorice helps to soothe an already irritated digestive tract. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 December 2008 )
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Enzymes, Inc. posts video on YouTube |
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National Enzyme News
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Written by Bryan Scribner
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
Enzymes, Inc. has posted a video on YouTube that explains the basics of bioenergetic testing. Click here to view.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 December 2008 )
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St. John’s Wort effective mood enhancer |
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Written by Bryan Scribner
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
Research reported in the Cochrane review asserts St. John’s Wort is effective for depression, according to an early October story from Reuters.
The herb works similarly to and has fewer side effects than antidepressant drugs, the study of nearly 5,500 people found.
St. John’s Wort works by increasing levels of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that helps control mood. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 December 2008 )
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Benefits of acupuncture outlast prescription drug |
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National Enzyme News
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Written by Bryan Scribner
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Friday, 26 September 2008 |
When placed head-to-head with antidepressant drug Effexor, acupuncture provided as much, or arguably better, relief for women plagued by menopausal symptoms, according to a late September story from Reuters.
For breast cancer patients dealing with hot flashes, acupuncture managed symptoms just as well as the drug. What’s more, following 12 weeks of treatment, acupuncture’s effects lasted for an additional 15 weeks, and Effexor brought only two weeks of additional relief.
While acupuncture had no serious side effects, the prescription drug caused nausea, headache, insomnia, increased blood pressure, anxiety and fatigue, Reuters reports. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 December 2008 )
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