Glutamine – For Intestinal and Immune Health
L-glutamine has marked anti-inflammatory and moderate analgesic activity. Indeed, its anti-inflammatory activity is comparable to the NSAID phenylbutazone! (Agents Actions, 1981, 11:243-249). Glutamine is used at a high metabolic rate by both lymphocytes and macrophages. In fact, macrophage phagocytosis is dependent upon its availability. Levels of glutamine are decreased in both muscle and plasma in […]
Health in the United States – Getting Worse!
Thirty years ago both Califano, Secretary of HEW (now known as US Department of Health and Human Services), and Knowles, President of Rockefeller Foundation, reported that 85% of illnesses are the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and thus are preventable. During this subsequent three-decade period, the Holistic Health and Medicine movement has evolved into Complementary […]
Homocysteine Levels
The most treatable ”cause” of atherosclerosis is homocysteine which is several times as dangerous as is cholesterol. Homocysteine is a metabolic product of methionine metabolism and even moderate levels may be seriously damaging. The ”normal” range is approximately 4 to 13 micro mol/liter. My experience strongly supports the optimal level at 7 or less. There […]
Inflammation and High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HS-CRP)
In the past few years, HS-CRP has emerged as the single most sensitive indicator of the risk for atherosclerosis, acute coronary artery disease, hypertension and even atrial fibrillation. And HS-CRP is consistently more indicative of the risk of atherosclerosis than total or LDL cholesterol. Of course this broad indicator of inflammation is not restricted to […]
Junk Food and Junk Drugs
Once upon a time, before 1945 or so, there were relatively few prescription drugs. Now there are literally thousands. Interestingly, prior to 1945, 90% of food was raised within 50 miles of its consumption. Pop, white bread, and sugar were the only significant junk foods. In the 1960’s we had the development of Medicare which […]
How To Improve Your Memory and Enhance Your Energy Naturally & Without Caffeine
Most opt for a cup of coffee or an energy drink when they feel the need to improve their memory, sharpen their thoughts, and boost their energy levels. However, caffeine can often leave you feeling overstimulated. Fortunately, there are safe, natural alternatives that can provide you the memory improvement and energy enhancement you’re looking for. […]
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs Versus Drugs
Inflammation is perhaps the most common cause of pain. Inflammatory reactions are major contributors to Alzheimer’s disease and to Atherosclerosis, including coronary heart disease. Free radicals and C-Reactive protein are the chief lab tests indicating an inflammatory response. Inflammation may occur because of an infection but also is a reaction to trauma and toxins. Anti-inflammatory […]
Libido and Sexuality
Libido — the vital impulse or energy motivating human behavior. The sexual urge or lust. Wilhelm Reich, the second most important psychiatrist in history, (Carl Jung is undoubtedly the greatest; guess number three!) emphasized the critical nature of orgasm in health. He believed it was an essential balancer of life energy. Freud (my concept of […]
Lithium Orotate for a Youthful Brain?
I began using lithium orotate as a safe alternative to prescription lithium carbonate over 25 years ago, based on the recommendations of Dr. Hans Nieper in THE HOLISTIC HEALTH REVOLUTION. In general, lithium orotate has been effective in treating most patients with depression, even bi-polar depression, as well as a useful adjunct in ADHD, migraine […]
How To Treat Depression And Anxiety & Rediscover Joy
Our founding fathers claimed we have a right to the PURSUIT of Happiness. Indeed, I would maintain that life is the pursuit of happiness. However, clinical medicine reports that 20% of Americans are taking antidepressant drugs at any given time and that at least another 20% ‘need’ antidepressants. Although psychiatrists have a variety of categories […]