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May 13, 2021
I Will Not Be Taking the Current Vaccines
After being in the "hesitant" category for several months I am now in the "no" category. As a retired medical doctor I have plenty of time, and a genuine fascination, to thoroughly research this topic. I have been diligently reviewing every scientific journal I can find, reading every online news article I come across, and going through countless case reports on the CDC VAERS website. I now have a clearer understanding of how these mRNA vaccines influence our immune system and organs, how they could be of benefit, and how they cause the multiple short, medium, and long term side effects.
I am convinced that the benefits promoted by experts on TV regarding these vaccines are less than what they promise, and the adverse reactions are more than they want us to believe. The effects of these vaccines on the human body are infinetely more complex than anyone can imagine.... A million shades of gray, you may say.
From the beginning:
You just got injected with 0.3 ml of mRNA vaccine in your deltoid muscle. What happens next? The mRNA strands are enclosed in a bubble of lipid nanoparticles. This fluid will make its way into your bloodstream and the nanoparticles will travel throughout your body, and enter the cells lining blood vessels, platelets, and organs including the heart, lungs, liver, testes, and brain. A lot of it will also make its way into your lymphatic system, particularly the lymph nodes in your armpit where the immune cells produce antibodies. The immune cells in your nodes multiply and that is why some people notice swollen nodes in the armpit on the side of the injected arm. The mRNA bubbles will also go to your spleen.
Much of the circulating nanoparticles in the bloodstream will end up in the liver. Once in the liver the nanoparticles enter your liver cells. There the mRNA strands instruct your liver cells to make the spike proteins (you can find images by googling) which are then released into your general circulation, further traveling through the rest of your body and then attaching or entering the cells of multiple tissues and organs. It is estimated this spike protein manufacturing process in your liver cells starts within hours after the shot and continue for about 2 or 3 days... and then the mRNA strands disintegrate. They don't keep making the spike proteins forever as some people claim, although they probably continue a few days longer in lymph nodes, spleen, and the deltoid muscle where you got the shot. How many spike proteins are produced? We don't know for sure (it could be in the trillions). The spike proteins that lodge in cells could stay there for weeks or longer, but eventually they should disentegrate (will they leave behind any irreperable damage to the cells, like battle scars?). I want to thank my friend Ronik Khachatoorian, Ph.D., a brilliant molecular biologist, who has helped me better understand these complex processes. Ronik is an expert in the metabolic function of the liver, immunology, and viruses -- he spent years studying dengue and zika viral reproduction. We chat on the phone several times a week but we still haven't figure out whether spike proteins are made in significant amounts in other tissues and organs of the body -- besides the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and deltoid muscle. But, even if small amounts are made in those places, and the spike proteins show themselves on the surface of these cells, it could initiate an immune reaction against them, causing some damage. Ronik and I make a good team. I have a general medicine background where I see things from a broad, clinical perspective -- like the whole elephant -- and he helps me understand how things work at the cellular level.
Side effects explained:
The immediate side effects that occur within minutes or up to an hour or two are probably due to the non-mRNA substances in the vaccine, such as PEG. These can cause allergic and anaphylactic reactions such as shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, swelling of the tongue or throat, etc. In some people this has led to ER visits, hospitalization, and death.
A few hours later:
Many people start noticing their reactions later in the evening or overnight. It takes a few hours for the liver to produce the spike proteins which are then released in the bloodstream and travel to many places in the body. In the meantime the lymph glands and other parts of the immune system have just started making inflammatory substances which lead to a variety of symptoms such as fever, fatigue, malaise, headache, pain and redness at the injection site, and so on. These spike proteins could attach themselves to different cells and tissues, for instance muscle tissue, joints, heart, lungs, nerves, kidneys, intestines, etc. Inflammatory substances recognize those cells as foreign and attack. This leads to muscle pain, joint pain, changes in heart rate, shortness of breath, ringing in the ears, dizziness or strange nerve sensations, and a host of symptoms that I discuss in detail -- along with my thoughts on spike protein shedding -- at Covid Vaccine Side Effects.
In some individuals the spike proteins may initiate blood clots. Spike proteins are thought to trigger platelets to clump together (platelet aggregation). Clots in our blood vessels can be tiny and not cause any problems and eventually dissolve; or, over time, grow big enough to travel to the brain causing a stroke, travel to the heart causing a heart attack, to the lungs causing pulmonary embolisms, form in blood vessels in the abdomen, or the clots can form in blood vessels in the legs causing a DVT, deep vein thrombosis. Sometimes they may be small and travel and lodge in different parts of our organs and not cause any noticeable effect, but nevertheless do minor damage to our organs. When the media mentions the "rare" cases of blood clots they do not acknowledge the possibility of countless small clots that go undected. There could also be antibodies against platelets which could cause clot formation and/or a low platelet count leading to bleeding. AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson both have spike proteins on their viral vector, which also trigger clots. I am also learning about spike proteins attaching to ACE2 receptors; please see the side effects page. Sometimes I wonder if a more proper name for an mRNA injection is SPEM, spike protein expressing material.
There are cases of delayed immune responses such as skin rashes, hives, joint pains, cardiac and blood pressure problems, fatigue, and a variety of neurological issues that start a week or two later. I am now reading case reports of people having persistent health issues even two or three months later. Side effects are often more intense after the second dose and having had a recent Covid-19 infection.
I am still in the process of understanding all the complex interactions that occur once a vaccine enters our body. For instance, spike proteins have a structure in some ways similar to certain proteins in our bodies. Our immune system, when recognizing these spike proteins, may form substances that attack similar looking proteins that are present on our cells, in some ways like an autoimmune reaction. This article is a work in progress and I frequently update it as I learn more. Trying to make sense of this complicated process is humbling. I am not sure if anyone on the planet completely understands in molecular detail what is exactly going on with these new vaccines in the body; and furthermore has conneted the dots to the clinical signs and symptoms that certain vaccinated people are experiencing. I have a strong urge, almost an intellectual obsession, to solve at least part of the puzzle.
The bottom line:
Please read my March 4 Facebook post to better understand my position, particularly in regards to some of the new variants which the current vaccines may not work well against.
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, along with J&J, are not FDA approved, but allowed for emergency use only. Those who get the shots are part of a clinical trial that is not being statistically monitored. A large-scale medical intervention on hundreds of millions of people is being undertaken without the necessary research to meticulously determine the short- and long-term consequences. Vaccinated individuals are showing up at emergency rooms with a variety of signs and symptoms and we have not forewarned our already overstressed doctors on how to manage such patients. We basically have partially effective vaccines that were formulated last year before the new variants became widespread and nobody can tell us for certain how many months of necessary protection, on average, they provide. Is it four months, six months, eight months, or longer? If an elderly couple was vaccinated in January of this year, is it safe for them to gather indoors with their kids and grandchildren in June? Or go safely on a cruise in the summer? People are getting infected, hospitalized, and dying even after receiving the two doses. These vaccines reduce but do not stop transmission of the virus from one person to the other and require frequent booster shots. Is it safe to keep getting these jabs over and over again every few months? Could frequent vaccination dysregulate the immune system? Trigger autoimmune conditions? It is legitimate to ask such questions, science requires it. These rushed vaccines can have quite unpleasant and serious side effects and in a minority of cases cause long-lasting damage to the body -- especially to the nerves and cardiovascular system -- and even death. I know of individuals who have had relentless tinnitus (ringing in the ears) that has not let up for months. If someone is injured the vaccine manufacturers are protected from lawsuits. A vaccine-harmed individual may be burdened with large medical bills if not well insured, and even though the government supposedly provides a vaccine injury fund, good luck trying to prove that a severe harm or death that occurred a week or a month or a year later was due to the vaccine. A 78-year-old woman in Southern California died within minutes after a shot and the local health authorities were not willing to attribute her death to the shot.
Herd immunity?
In order for a vaccine to achieve adequate herd immunity it should be at least 80% effective and last several years or a lifetime. The polio vaccine provides lifelong immunity and this virus has been practically eradicated. These Covid vaccines, in some ways, are similar to the flu vaccine. We have been giving flu vaccines for a long time yet there is still no herd immunity. Is it possible imperfect vaccines -- partial benefit for a limited period -- could spur the Covid-19 virus into mutating to strains that become more resistant to vaccination? Furthermore, many people think that once they get the shots they are almost fully protected for a year. These individuals will drop their guard, have unsafe gatherings, and do activities that put them at a higher risk of catching the virus and transmitting it than if they never got the vaccine and took adequate precautions. A study from New Zealand theorized that those who are vaccinated could harbor the Covid virus in their nose and pass it on to others more easily since they may not have much symptoms whereas an unvaccinated person would notice some flu-like symptoms rather quickly and self quarantine. Therefore it is unfair and intellectually dishonest to blame those who choose not to get vaccinated for not achieving herd immunity. By the way... Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Bhutan practically eradicated the virus within their borders without the use of vaccines. They did it through public health measures. Now some of them are vaccinatng their citizens which makes no sense; the hazards could well exceed the benefits when they have so few cases in their countries.
Please talk to your health care provider before you decide whether vaccination is appropriate in your own particular situation (although, sadly, few are well-informed on this topic, through no fault of their own). A Covid-19 infection can sometimes be serious and fatal. A small percentage can have long-lasting health issues. We all have different reasons for getting these shots, or deciding not to (at least for the time being). We should hold no judgment against anyone who wants to get vaccinated or who wants to wait for additional safety and efficacy studies. Or, perhaps, wait for an improved second generation vaccine that protects against the new variants and is safer.
I hope brilliant scientists find good anti-viral medications that stop this virus dead in its tracks (there is hope, an anti-viral nasal spray may soon come on the market). Ivermectin is also showing some promise in terms of prevention and treatment (I still need to learn more about it). A healthy diet with fruits and vegetables, weight loss, exercise, deep sleep, smoking cessation, frequent fresh outdoors air and sun exposure and/or vitamin D, perhaps additional vitamin C and quercetin, are all likely to reduce the overall inflammatory state of our body, and thus reduce the severity of a viral illness, whether vaccinated or not.
I wish you all stay safe. In these challenging times let us all empathically support each other to make the best of our situation no matter what our opinions.
Note: I retired in 2018 and was traveling around the world until this pandemic started. Friends and family kept asking me about the benefits and safety of these vaccines and wanted an honest opinion, so I began to research it and write about it. The deeper I delved into it, the more I wanted to solve the puzzle. I originally placed this post on my personal Facebook Ray Sahelian page and it had more than 1,500 shares. Then, without warning, on Sunday April 18 (my post originally was placed on March 17), I woke up to see that the page, with dozens of references to medical journal articles, had been deleted. So I moved it here (luckily a friend had copied the article and emailed it to me.) I think this is a reasonable and well-thought-out article. I am not comforted that FB deleted it without giving any warnings or reasons other than it "violated community standards." So I opened an additional account on MeWe where info is not censored. Feel free to Follow me on facebook, or friend me at MeWe; there are groups that discuss Covid vaccine adverse reactions without censorship. The information below the line has not been updated since 2019.
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The following information has
been gathered over many years and is frequently updated
based on the very latest scientific studies. It
is not meant to
replace your doctor's advice. The statements on this website
have not been
evaluated by the FDA. This information is not complete and is likely to change as
more research is published.
There are more than 2000 pages on this site
and only a few hundred are listed here. If you don't find an
herb, supplement, or topic you are looking for, use a search
engine: google,
yahoo or bing. For instance you can google my last name
followed by the keyword you are searching.
5-HTP
serotonin precursor involved in mood, appetite, impulse control,
sleep, and relaxation. Is it an alternative to Prozac, Paxil,
Zoloft, and other SSRI antidepressant medications?
Acai berry mentioned on Oprah -
do not believe the weight loss scam promotions. It does have
many healthy substances and is a healthy addition to
one's diet, just like other berries.
Acetylcholine memory neurotransmitter,
levels can be increased with the use of choline and cdp-choline
pills.
Acetyl l-carnitine is involved in brain energy metabolism
and improves mental function. Does it have anti-aging properties? This brain booster is found
in Mind Power Rx mind enhancing formula.
Acetylcysteine antioxidant
protects the liver from toxins and drugs, for instance
acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose.
Acne a
blemish on dermatologists...diet advice may have been wrong for
decades. Are there foods that can reduce inflammation of the
skin?
ADHD are there natural
stimulants that can replace Adderall, Concerta, and Ritalin?
AHCC
immune-support mushroom extract used in cancer treatment.
Allergy
practical and natural suggestions provided for symptom
reduction, do herbal remedies help reduce allergy symptoms?
Alpha
lipoic acid powerful antioxidant and useful for a
person with diabetes. Find out about the
important R form of lipoic acid.
Alzheimer's
disease are some supplements as helpful as pharmaceutical
drugs?
Amazon herbs from the
rainforest, undiscovered healing plants await hidden in the deep
jungle.
Amino acids -- are individual
amino acid supplements useful, and which conditions can they
benefit?
Amla
Ayurvedic herb used for blood sugar and cholesterol
management.
Andrographis immune herb for
the common cold and viruses.
Antioxidants should you take any?Wwill they slow aging?
What is the right dosage and how often?
Anxiety
don't worry... mother nature has an herb for you to help you
relax and ease tension.
Aphrodisiac natural herbs and nutrients that really work!
These aphrodisiac herbs may take a couple of days to start being
effective, unlike
Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra which work the same day but have
more side effects.
Arginine
nitric oxide producing amino acid, does it reduce blood
pressure or benefit heart disease? Is it effective as a treatment for
erectile dysfunction?
Arjuna
ancient heart helper used in India.
Arrhythmia heart palpitations,
cardiac arrhythmia, there are ways to reduce your risk and thus
avoiding the use of dangerous prescription medications.
Arthritis
natural alternatives to Motrin, Aleve, and other
medications. What about the benefits of glucosamine, chondroitin,
CMO, curcumin, boswellia, or a combination formula such as Joint
Power Rx?
Artichoke leaf extract health
benefit for cholesterol.
Ashwagandha laid-back Ayurvedic lovemaking, found in Passion
Rx, also a good antioxidant and it helps with relaxation.
Asparagus extract supplement is
being studied as a liver protector against alcohol and toxins.
Astaxanthin one of the important carotenoid
antioxidants,
what is the right dosage? Some claim it helps with vision,
eyesight improvement, joint aches, skin health, preventing
sunburn... are these claims true?
Asthma
breathe a clear sigh of relief with natural remedies, ways to
decrease inflammation so you can improve your lung function.
Astragalus
immune system support herbal pills.
Athlete's foot
there's hope and a possible cure, if you are patient and
continue the treatment for a prolonged period.
Autism some dietary options are
worth a try although this is a very difficult condition to treat
and I do not have a miracle cure.
Ayurvedic herbs
used for hundreds or thousands of years by Ayurvedic
doctors who have gathered enormous herbal medical knowledge and
still use these herbs today to treat various medical conditions.
More pages that
start with the letter A include:
5 alpha-reductase, abuta, acacia gum, acamprosate, Accutane, ace
inhibitor, acerola, acetaminophen, achiote, acromegaly,
acrylamide, actinic keratosis, Actonel, acupuncture...
Safety of natural
supplements: Sometimes people
assume because a product is natural, it is also safe. Some of
these natural compounds can have potential side effects and they
can interact with prescription medications.
Bacopa
monnieri,
Ayurvedic brain support herb for mental enhancement and memory
improvement.
Banaba plant from the Philippines for
blood sugar management.
Benfotiamine supplement health
benefit.
Beta glucan
for immune system support.
Bilberry has powerful
anthocyanins.
Bipolar
disorder balancing the ups and downs.
Black
cohosh for menopause.
Boswellia
for arthritis and inflammation reduction... some think it helps
with asthma.
Breast cancer natural ways to
prevent or treat, plus a discussion of mammography testing and
frequency of mammograms.
Butterbur
has been studied in allergy, asthma, and migraine headache.
B vitamins
the Bs get an A, a review of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and
others.
Q.
Why do you recommend taking a "vitamin supplement holiday"? After all, we continue to take in vitamins daily
from our food without apparent harm?
A. We ingest quite a variety of vitamins and minerals
through our diet, often in small, well balanced proportions. Many multivitamin
supplements have high
amounts of certain vitamins and minerals and not necessarily in the same balance the body
is used to through foods. Hence, to be cautious, I find a reasonable approach is to take
breaks. Other doctors or scientists certainly have different opinions.
Calcium how much do you need?
High dosages, such as 800 to 1,500 mg were recommended by
doctors for many decades to women with osteoporosis, but it is
possible that high amounts could lead to damage to blood vessels
or increase the risk for heart attack. Limit daily intake from
supplements to no more than 400 to 600 mg a day.
Cancer
natural steps to reduce the severity of this serious
disease or perhaps reduce the incidence.
Caralluma extract appetite
suppressant, does this succulent supplement help you lose
weight?
Carnitine energy booster, helps
fight fatigue
Carnosine
anti-aging nutrient?
Cataract an ounce of
prevention is worth a lens of cure
Cat's claw
anti-inflammatory herb used in arthritis
Catuaba
coitus catalyst found in Passion Rx
CDP-Choline
/ citicoline,
sharpen your mind
Chaste
berry for PMS in women... and relief for men :)
Chinese herbs and their
potential as treatment for various medical conditions
Chlorella
health benefit
Cholesterol Natural ways to lower cholesterol levels with dietary
supplements and the possible avoidance of statin medications
which can cause muscle damage.
Choline
memory nutrient
Chondroitin cartilage extract for arthritis,
often used together with glucosamine
Chromium
helpful mineral in diabetes
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome mystery gradually being understood
better
Chrysin is a flavonoid
Cinnamon, does it help with
blood sugar control?
Colostrum immune enhancer
CMO for joint pain, short for
cetyl myristoleate
Common Cold
practical tips to reduce the severity and frequency of winter
misery
Constipation is there an "empty colon" to "happy brain"
connection?
Co Q10 for
heart, energy, antioxidant
Coral
Calcium do scientists approve? Shall we hail... OK Coral?!
Cordyceps
famous fungus
Creatine
for big muscles; look good in the mirror, impress your friends,
partner... and yourself
Crohn's disease alternative
treatment
Curcumin
cure-all curry compound
An
updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans singled out 10
nutrients that Americans may be missing. They include calcium,
vitamin D, potassium, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, along with choline and magnesium.
Damiana
Mexican passion plant?
Deer antler velvet Lapp dance enhancer?
Depression
move aside, Prozac...mood lifters without a prescription
DHEA and
7-Keto-DHEA
educate yourself before use, these natural hormones have many
side effects.
Diabetes
it's not healthy to be too sweet
Diet do you
have the will power? Diet Rx may help you decrease your
appetite.
Digestive enzymes
and their health benefits
Diindolylmethane
appears to have anti cancer potential
DMAE focus
your brain, a well-known mind/memory booster
DMG mind and
sex booster
Dopamine
the libido neurotransmitter
Email
received - As a student graduating with a degree in
human nutritional sciences and entering the field of
naturopathic medicine, I am only further motivated to pursue my
education because of individuals such as yourself. It is always
wonderful to see medical doctors who have an amazing
understanding of natural, alternative, complementary medicine
and who have dedicated their life to helping others and provide
them with valid information on natural health care/supplements.
It is nice to read information from a website that has such
honest thoughts, opinions as well as actual facts.
Echinacea
common cold helper? jury hasn't made the decision: they're out
sick
EGCG the green tea extract,
known as epigallocatechin gallate
Eggplant extract, what does the
research say regarding the benefits?
Enzymes and their benefits
Epimedium is an herb that can
improve sexual function
Estrogen alternative using
natural hormones or herbal supplements
Eurycoma Asian aphrodisiac in Passion Rx
Evening primrose I still prefer fish oils
Eye disorders and natural
treatment.
With the
discovery of bioactive components beyond the essential nutrients
of foods, a new era of nutritional, medical, and botanical
sciences has unfolded. The ability to identify, isolate, purify,
and deliver single components has expanded the dietary
supplement business and health opportunity for consumers.
Fatigue
don't give up, energy is a renewable resource and there are
natural ways to improve stamina.
Female
Libido surpass your boyfriend's or husband's libido
within a few days
Fenugreek
may help with sugar balance
Feverfew
for migraine
Fibromyalgia natural options could relieve pain
Fish oils
for heart, blood vessels, eyes, inflammation, and....
Flavonoids
good news: there's plenty in dark chocolate!!
Flaxseed
sprinkle some on your favorite vegetable soup
Forskolin
smooth muscle operator
Fo-ti herb, does it help with
hair growth?
Fruit supplements, extracts and
juice health benefit
Some herbal and
dietary supplements contain ingredients that differ from the
list on their labels. Bodybuilding and weight-loss supplements, in
particular, tend to contain ingredients not listed on their packaging.
Some bodybuilding supplements have undeclared anabolic steroids which
can cause liver damage.
GABA -- does it cross the blood
brain barrier and help reduce anxiety?
Galantamine for Alzheimer's
disease, also available as a prescription medication
Genistein
soy phytoestrogen
Ginger more
than a sushi garnish
Ginkgo
biloba
respected mind booster known in China for millennia
Ginseng one billion Chinese can't be wrong!
Glaucoma
eye condition, are there alternative treatment methods?
Glucomannan fiber for
constipation and maybe weight control
Glucosamine for arthritis... to begin, lob your Tylenol
bottle in the trash can... and the Vioxx
Glutamine
may be helpful in those with cancer and HIV
Glutathione learn how to make
more of your own body's antioxidant
Glyconutrients sweet
talk has not yet convinced me
Goji berry
a rising berry superstar
Good Night relax in the evening
and have a deeper sleep.
Gout it's the
beef, pork, lamb, and seafood
Graviola
Amazonian fruit cancer fighter?
Grape seed
immune enhancer, may help venous insufficiency and lower
blood pressure
Green tea
a cup a day keeps the doctor away
Guggul for
cholesterol... but controversial.
Diet and
lifestyle factors have an enormous influence on health, but no
matter how perfectly we follow healthy lifestyle habits we
cannot escape the influence of genetics and environmental
factors that cause cancer and other diseases.
Hair why
can't men be more like women? Are there any herbal hair growth
stimulants?
Happiness
take a One-Minute Happiness Quiz and find out how happy you are
Headache
get to the source
Heart
disease prevention and
treatment with vitamins, herbs, and supplements
Heart
failure beyond drugs -- coQ10, carnitine, hawthorn
Hepatitis A, B
and C a few natural options and ways to reduce
symptoms of liver dysfunction
Herb
information and natural herbal treatments and remedies
HGH human
growth hormone -- Honey, I shrunk my wallet!
HIV human
immunodeficiency virus -- hopeful anti-viral herbs
Homocysteine unpopular words: high cholesterol, high
homocysteine, high blood pressure, highjack
Hoodia
skinny Kalahari Bushmen may be on to something
Hormones
benefits and risks, a list of natural hormones and their
physiological functions and role in metabolism
Horny
goat weed herb, will it make you horny, too?
Huperzine A
Chinese club moss for memory and Alzheimer's disease treatment
Hyaluronic acid joint helper -- but does it also work by the
oral route?
Hypertension
deflate the pressure
Immune system
more complicated than you can imagine--nutrients and herbs to
the rescue
Inositol
may be helpful in some psychiatric conditions
Inulin prebiotic fiber has
numerous health benefits
IP-6
anti-cancer properties look good in lab studies
Irritable bowel syndrome
and natural ways to treat this condition
Kava palm
trees and coconuts on the beach... South Pacific style
Krill oil as beneficial as fish
oils?
Kudzu
old Chinese remedy for excessive enjoyment of alcohol
Libido enhancement
bring back your "teenage" passion.... within 48 hours...
LJ100
is a highly concentrated tongkat ali extract. that can be
effective as a sexual enhancer within a few days or sooner
Longevity suggestions for a
longer life, role of diet and food selection
Lupus fish
oils may be helpful and review of additional natural therapy
options
Lutein is found is Eyesight Rx,
a potent vision enhancer, this carotenoid, along with zeaxanthin,
is found in the retina of the eye and helps with visual acuity
Lycopene tomato antioxidant
Maca erotic Incan herb from the
high Andes which has become quite popular as a treatment for
sexual dysfunction and is being studied to determine if it can
be of benefit in women during or after menopause.
Macular degeneration save your eyesight with antioxidants,
review of the role of omega-3 oils, lutein, and other natural
dietary pills
Magnesium
mineral supplement has benefit in the treatment of certain heart
rhythm disturbances
Mangosteen has potent xanthones
that have in vitro anti-cancer activity
Melatonin dreams like you've never dreamed!
Menopause
herbal alternatives... the controversy continues ad infinitum
Milk
thistle is often prescribed to those with liver problems since
it has a substances, such as silymarin, that has benefits to the
hepatic system
MSM so much
said when so little is known, this applies to a number of
natural supplements
Mucuna
Pruriens the dopamine dealer, improves mood, libido,
and has been used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease
Muira puama
Brazilian jungle passion
Mushroom extracts have
interesting medicinal uses, common medicinal mushrooms include
agaricus, cordyceps, maitake, and reishi.
Nattokinase blood clot
dissolver. Does it have adverse effects when combined with
aspirin, Coumadin, or natural blood thinners?
Natural Sex Boosters
self-explanatory, a book that reviews
aphrodisiac plants and supplements that can improve your overall
sexual pleasure and performance
NADH the
dopamine connection: mind and sex booster
Nitric oxide neurotransmitter
and blood vessel dilator
Noni blend a
healthy Tahitian smoothie
Would it be of benefit to open capsules and crush all tablets to maximize absorption of supplements or
is this overkill?
As a general rule this is not necessary but each capsule or tablet
from different manufacturers is different and each person has a
different absorption ability. Some people take several supplements or
combinations that are excessive, or high dosages may interact negatively
with certain prescription medications they are taking, so even if a
little less is absorbed by not opening certain capsules or crushing
certain tablets, perhaps the resulting potential lesser absorption is
desirable.
Overall though, for practical purposes, it is not necessary to open
capsules or crush tablets unless the
supplement is required in high dosages to treat a particular medical
condition and the patient has difficulty with stomach acid production or
has a history of intestinal malabsorption.
Olive leaf
extract,
the bug buster
Osteoporosis don't let sticks and stones break your bones
Parkinson's
disease save your substantia nigra before it shakes you
Passion
flower passion with no anxiety, helps relieve stress
and facilitates sleep onset
Passion Rx
is a natural sexual enhancer without hormones or medications. It
has a high reorder rate.
Penis enlargement pills, do
they work? For many men this is no small matter
Phosphatidylserine
PS or BS? Does it really help as a mind booster?
Phytoestrogens Soy to the World... (sing to the tune of the
Christmas song)
PMS these
nutrients can help her ... and indirectly other people in her
life
Policosanol for cholesterol... but sadly, statins still
better at lowering levels but with a much greater risk of
adverse effects, including muscle damage
Polyphenols the largest group
of beneficial plant substances, includes flavonoids
Pomegranate extract, fruit,
powder, all becoming more popular
Pregnancy pills, supplements,
herbs and vitamins, safety and risks
Pregnenolone the grandmother of all steroid hormones
Prescription medications,
their interactions with nutritional supplements, and
natural alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs
Probiotics
invite some friendly gut guests for an extended stay
Progesterone anyone not confused?
How much to take, in what form, review of adverse events
Prostate cancer nutritional options,
natural ways to reduce the incidence
Pycnogenol pine bark extract
promoted as potent antioxidant
Pygeum africanum saw palmetto's
prostate buddy and often found in formulas for men's prostate
health.
Quercetin quite an important flavonoid
Raynaud's phenemenon natural
treatment
Red yeast
rice for cholesterol lowering, is this supplement safe, are
there other alternatives that are more effective?
Reishi
anti-tumor Chinese mushroom not to be confused with Reiki
Restless leg syndrome treatment,
are there natural remedies that could reduce symptoms
Resveratrol rationalize your red wine drinking habit
Rheumatoid arthritis is the Western diet partly to blame?
Rhodiola
le adaptogen du jour (mentioned in Newsweek)
Ribose
don't count on it if you plan to make it to the Olympics
How does one go about
replacing a medication with a supplements, such as for high
cholesterol or for anxiety / depression?
Each person responds differently, but, as a general rule, when a
supplement is introduced to replace a medication, the supplement
is started at a low dosage while the dosage of the medication is
gradually reduced.
SAM-e, S-adenosylmethionine be
happier! mind booster, antidepressant, for arthritis, most
people notice benefits the first day or by the second day of use
Saw palmetto
prostate protector and often found in combination with other
herbs for prostate health
Selenium mineral benefit, but too much could cause health problems
Serotonin solve your serotonin system?
sertainly! Use natural pills to increase your levels
Serrapeptase anti-inflammatory enzyme
information and supplement
Sex drive
would you like more, or less? Anything is possible with
certain sex supplements
Sex
herbs that make you want to have more
intimacy and could reduce your dosage of prescription impotence
pills
Sexual desire
increase with natural herbs within hours or days, or read a book called Natural
Sex Boosters that reviews several of the most effective
substances
Sexual enhancement with natural aphrodisiacs
for a male and female
Sitosterol
found in soy for healthy prostate and cholesterol management.
Skin diseases and natural
treatment options
Sleep my
favorite activity, natural ways to get a deeper rest
Spices and their health
benefits including curry, cumin, coriander, and others
Spirulina
Stevia no
calorie sweetener. "Sweet Drinks are Made of These" The
Stevia Cookbook
St. John's wort
don't worry, be happy, how to use this natural antidepressant to
lift mood and reduce the need for prescription antidepressants
Stroke
prevent this scenario: three strokes and you're out
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supplements could result from interventions testing a variety of
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Taurine amino acid
Testosterone replacement
- benefits and risks of testosterone hormone -- risks of taking
may include increased heart attack.
Theanine
helpful amino acid found in tea
Tongkat
Ali Asian Aphrodisiac and libido supplement
Tribulus
underrated roadside sex herb that works
Tryptophan
orphan abandoned by the FDA with meager child support
Turmeric
taste of India - see also curcumin
Tyrosine
and Acetyl-tyrosine -- alert amino acids
Ubiquinol, a form of Coenzyme
Q10, does it offer any benefits that CoQ10 doesn't?
Valerian
anti-anxiety sedative, I prefer passion flower, kava and Good
Night Rx
Vegetable supplements, extracts
and juice health benefit
Vegetarian see the nutrients
you may be not be getting enough from plants alone
Vinpocetine periwinkle plant brain booster, may improve
vision
Vision
see the bright side, there are several nutrients that improve
day and night vision, along with better reading and distance
sight
Vitamin C
what's the right dose?
Vitamin D
let the sun shine, what is the right dosage to take daily, is it
400, 1000, 2000, 5000, or 10,000 iu?
Vitamin E
there's more to E than dl-alpha -- perhaps better to take all the tocopherols
and tocotrienols
Weight loss
big and beautiful: the next stage of Western human evolution
Yoga one of the best health
improving and anti-aging movement disciplines you can do
Yohimbe
better sex in one hour for men and women... if you can tolerate
the side effects
See also
Zallouh, Zeaxanthin, Zelnorm, Zeolite, Zetia, Zinc
lozenge, Zoloft, Zovirax, and Zyflamend.
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