Memory
Memory problems are among the most common complaints at almost every age. To prevent and enhance memory, the following are most important: No smoking Body Mass Index between 18 and 24 At least 6 servings, combined of fruits and vegetables daily Physical exercise at least one hour daily. Build slowly Meditate, do autogenic training or […]
Coffee Improves Longevity
In one of the few NEJM articles that does not deal with drugs, a recent one, NEJM, May 17, 2012, reported, in a huge study of over 400,000 people followed over 14 years, that coffee improves longevity. Those drinking 6 or more cups of coffee daily, BUT NOT SMOKING, enjoyed a 10% increase in longevity […]
Green Coffee Bean Extract
GREEN COFFEE BEAN EXTRACT C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. I have been waiting for the right product and price to offer Green Coffee Extract. We are delighted to offer the NOW Green Coffee Diet Support at a price over 35% below comparable concentrations!. Green Coffee Bean Extract is loaded with many antioxidants, and the 50% […]
Medical Mushrooms
Medical Mushrooms Last year I wrote a review of Mycelium Running. Meanwhile, as usual, I have continued searching the literature for scientific articles. It is somewhat surprising to find over 7000 scientific articles on mushrooms, with the research on Ganoderma, Cordyceps and Shitake leading the pack, making them the most popular alternatives for immune strengthening. […]
The Value of Supplements
The Value of Supplements C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. In an 11 year study of over 14,000 male physicians given either Centrum Silver or placebo, there was a “modest but significant” decrease in total incidence of cancer. (JAMA, Nov. 14, 2012, vol 308, 1871-1880). This decrease was not nearly as great as the decrease in […]
Herbs that Cause Hypertension
HERBS THAT CAUSE HYPERTENSION C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. There are many factors that contribute to hypertension, which is present in at least one-third of adults, and increasingly in children. Indeed, by age 60 at least 54% of Americans have hypertension. The following herbs are major potential contributors to hypertension: Aniseed Bayberry Blue Cohosh Broom […]
Nitric Oxide
NITRIC OXIDE Dubbed the “Miracle Molecule”, (NO) is a gas naturally created in mammals that conveys information between cells. In the last decade researchers have found that NO is a signaling molecule of key importance for the cardiovascular system, regulating blood pressure and blood flow to different organs. In addition, discoveries surrounding nitric oxide’s role […]
It’s Behavior, Sages#3
It’s Behavior, Sages—#3! C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Now look at cancer Behavioral contributions Obesity Inactivity Stress, frustration, anger, etc Smoking Crummy nutrition Poor/inadequate sleep Excess soy Chemical pollution Petroestrogens Possibly fluoride and chlorine Premarin Artificial progesterone or progestin Nuclear contamination The behaviors needed to maintain optimal immunity Stress management—simplest is Autogenic Training. Spending 18 […]
It’s Behavior, Sages #1
It’s Behavior, Sages—#1! C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. John Knowles, in his outstanding article “The Responsibility of the Individual”, stated, “Ninety-nine percent of individuals are born healthy and become unhealthy because of human misbehavior.” Conservatively, 85% of illnesses are the result of that misbehavior. Let’s start with hypertension, which affects one-third of adults. The […]
Vitamin K 2-for Optimal Bone, Artery and Immune Health
Vitamin K 2–for Optimal Bone, Artery and Immune Health For 5 years I have been suggesting Vitamin K 2, 100 mcg daily, with 50,000 units of D 3 for all adults, as the two are synergistic. Over the past few years there is growing scientific support for much larger amounts of K 2 for a […]