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> >

> > Dear Member:

> >

> >

> > Dr. Lam's eAntiAging Letter

> > MMIV, No. 19

> > May 10, 2004

> >

> > IN THIS ISSUE of Dr. Lam's eAntiAging weekly newsletter, you'll

find:

> >

> > 1. Expert Opinion - Diabetes - Part IV of VI

> > 2. Frequent Anti-Aging Questions

> > 3. Anti-Aging Recipe of the Week - Tabouli Salad

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > The information in this newsletter and on the website can help a

loved one

> combat diabetes, hormonal imbalance, high cholesterol, fatigue,

memory loss,

> cardiovascular disease, and other age-related conditions naturally,

> effectively, and safely without the side effects from traditional

drug

> therapy. To forward this newsletter to a friend, please go to:

> > http://lammd.com/sendtofriend.cfm

> > and enter your friends' email addresses or use the forward

function on

> your email program.

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> > =============================================================

> >

> > 1. Expert Opinion - Diabetes - Part IV of VI

> > by Lam, MD , MPH, ABAAM

> > Specialist in Preventive and Nutritional Medicine

> > Board Certified, American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine

> >

> >

> > B. VITAMIN C

> >

> > As a strong antioxidant, this vitamin enhances capillary

strength, which

> improves blood flow. Dietary sources include leafy greens, broccoli,

> peppers, oranges, and grapefruit are the primary source of dietary

vitamin

> C, followed by commercial supplements.

> >

> > Vitamin C administration has beneficial effects on sugar and fat

> metabolism in NIIDM. In a randomized double-blind cross-over study,

in which

> 56 diabetic patients participated, it has been established that a

> supplementation of a high doses of ascorbic acid (2 grams a day)

markedly

> improves the blood sugar regulation in patients with NIDDM. It was

recorded

> that the vitamin C supplementation in the NIDDM group resulted in a

> statistically significant decrease of the fasting blood sugar of

10.1 to 9.1

> mmol/liter. In this group the vitamin C supplement also succeeded in

> lowering the level of LDL cholesterol and of triglycerides in the

blood. The

> greater the amount of vitamin C taken, the greater reduction in LDL

> cholesterol and plasma free radicals. The plasma free radicals are

also

> lower compared to the placebo group. This was reported in the

Journal of the

> American College of Nutrition (Aug. 1995).

> >

> > Vitamin C also reduces the potential of complications arising from

> persistent high sugar environment in the body. Specifically,

vitamin C

> prevents accumulation of sorbitol (a sugar equivalent) in cells and

protect

> against most complications resulting from oxidation. A large

population

> based study found that patients with high blood levels of Vitamin C

had a

> lower HbA1C.

> >

> > Furthermore, patients with diabetes have low levels of Vitamin C

in the

> cells, which can results in impaired wound healing. High dose

supplements

> have been shown to prevent sorbitol accumulation and glycosilation

of

> proteins in, both of which are important factors in development of

diabetic

> complications such as cataract. 1 to 2 gram daily of Vitamin C is

> recommended for diabetic patients.

> >

> > C. VITAMIN E

> >

> > Vitamin E reduces oxidative stress, thus improving membrane

physical

> characteristics and related activities in glucose transport.

> >

> > This antioxidant promotes healing of diabetes-related lesions,

whose cause

> is undetermined. Researchers have extensively investigated the

possible

> effects of vitamin E supplementation on the cardiac autonomic

nervous system

> in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiac autonomic neuropathy.

It was

> reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that daily

vitamin E

> supplementation (600 mg) for 4 months improved the ratio of cardiac

> sympathetic to parasympathetic tone in patients with NIIDM. This

effect

> might be mediated by a decline in oxidative stress. In short,

Vitamin E

> (800 to 1200 I.U.) improves insulin action and prevents a host of

long-term

> complications of diabetes including neuropathy.

> >

> > In another study, 21 NIIDM patients with microangiopathic

complications

> were divided into 2 groups, in which 11 patients took 900 mg of

vitamin E

> daily and the other group of 10 diabetic patients took a placebo

daily for 6

> months. The vitamin E was provided in tablets containing 100 mg of

> dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. The mean age of these subjects was 58

years.

> This study showed that these diabetic patients had impaired

erythrocyte

> osmotic fragility, and that pharmacological doses of vitamin E

increased the

> resistance of erythrocytes to osmotic hemolysis in patients with

> microangiopathy.

> >

> > Vitamin E also appears to play a significant role in the

prevention of

> diabetes. Studies have shown that a low vitamin-E concentration was

> associated with 3.9 times greater risk of developing diabetes.

> >

> > D. Digestive enzymes

> >

> > Largely because of our modern diets, which are deficient in

enzymes, most

> of us deplete our body's natural enzyme level as we age. Tests have

shown

> that a 70-year-old person has only about half the enzyme level of a

> 20-year-old. A newborn baby has 100 times the enzymes levels of an

elderly

> person! As we become enzyme-deficient, we age faster. Lack of

enzymes also

> puts stress on vital organs like the pancreas, liver and spleen,

causing a

> metabolic deficit.

> >

> > Unfortunately, cooking any food at temperatures above above 116

degrees

> Fahrenheit kills all enzymes. All canned or bottled foods contain

no enzymes

> because they are cooked before being processed.

> >

> > Raw vegetables and fruits can be an excellent natural source of

enzymes if

> they are allowed to ripen. Unfortunately, they contain no enzymes

when they

> are picked " green " (often the case in supermarkets because they

have to be

> transported over long distances). Enzymes can only develop when

they ripen

> on the plant. Irradiating food, or treating it with preservatives

can also

> kill enzymes.

> >

> > Enzymes in raw food can actually digest as much as 75 percent of

the food

> itself without help of enzymes secreted by your body. Without

sufficient

> enzyme levels, the foods you eat can't be completely broken down and

> absorbed. Diabetics have a greatly weakened state of their pancreas

and

> digestive tract. Two common efficient in the diabetic are lipase and

> amylase.

> >

> > * Lipase. The lipase level in the pancreatic juice of many

diabetics was

> found to be decreased. Most people associate diabetes with sugar

> intolerance, but fat intolerance is the major enzyme culprit. The

inability

> to digest fat interferes with insulin metabolism and the transport

of

> glucose into the cell by insulin. Lipase breaks down neutral fats

> (triglycerides) into glycerol (an alcohol) and fatty acids (see

quick

> definition). Lipase deficiency is therefore associated with

diabetes and

> glucosuria (sugar in the urine without symptoms of diabetes).

> >

> > * Amylase. Researchers have shown that over 80% of the

diabetics that he

> examined had a deficiency of amylase in their intestinal

secretions. Amylase

> supplementation has been associated with increased utilization of

sugar and

> lowered blood sugar levels in diabetics.

> >

> > E. Magnesium

> >

> > Magnesium is involved in many areas of glucose metabolism. Its

deficiency

> is common among diabetics. Supplementation of magnesium may prevent

some of

> the complications of diabetes, such as retinopathy and heart

disease. The

> RDA for magnesium is 350 mg day for adult males and 300 mg for

adult female.

> The diabetic may need 700 mg. The average diet contains about 200

mg a day,

> so the majority of adults are deficient. Magnesium occurs

abundantly in

> whole foods such as seeds, nuts, whole grains, and green leafy

vegetable,

> but food processing takes out a large portion. In addition to

magnesium at

> least 50 mg of vitamin B6 should be taken, as the level of

intracellular

> vitamin B6 appears to be linked to the magnesium content of the

cell.

> Without adequate B6, magnesium's entrance into the cell is impaired.

> >

> >

> > 2. Auxiliary Supporting nutrients

> >

> > A. ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID: Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that is

especially

> effective for the treatment of diabetic poly neuropathy- the nerve

> degeneration that often accompanies diabetes - which causes pain,

tingling,

> and numbness in the hands and feet. Red and organ meats are the

richest

> dietary sources, but it is also found in carrots, yams, beets, and

spinach.

> Take 300-500 mg a day.

> >

> > B. BITTER MELON: A member of the squash family, this plant

normalizes

> glucose levels and is used as the sole remedy for diabetes in some

parts of

> China and India. Clinical trials have shown good results with NIIDM

who were

> given 2 ounces of the juices. Drink 2 ounces of the juice daily for

the

> first week, and then increase the dose to 8 ounces.

> >

> > C. BLUEBERRY: Incorporating this fruit into your diet on a

regular basis

> helps protect your arteries and nerves from damage due to diabetes.

Eat at

> least 1/2 cup of fresh berries every day, or take 25 mg capsules

two times a

> day.

> >

> > D. Bilberry (European Blueberry): This is a plant from Europe.

Bilberry

> leaf tea has a long history of folk use in the treatment of

diabetes. This

> use is supported by research which has shown that oral intake

reduce blood

> sugar level in normal and diabetic animals. Bilberry flavonoids

> (anthocyanosides) have been shown to increase intracellular vitamin

C level,

> decrease the leakiness and breakage of small vessels commonly

associated

> with vascular damage from diabetes. Has an affinity for blood

vessels of the

> eye and retina, and improves circulation t the retina. This

affinity is

> consistent with several clinical trails showing positive results

with

> diabetic retinopathy. The dose widely used in Europe is

standardized to

> contain 25% anthocyanidine. Take 50 mg to 100 mg three times a day.

> >

> > E. VITAMIN A: This antioxidant helps convert beta-carotene

efficiently,

> which reduces the risk of blindness in diabetics. Foods rich in

vitamin A

> include green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, fish, watermelon,

and

> cantaloupe. Take 2,500 I.U. daily.

> >

> > F. ZINC: Diabetics typically excrete excessive amounts of zinc in

the

> urine and therefore require supplementation. Taken daily, this

mineral helps

> control blood-sugar levels. Take 30 mg a day.

> >

> > G. GINKGO BILOBA: Gingko has been shown to improve cerebral and

peripheral

> vascular blood flow. This is important for diabetics who commonly

suffer

> from peripheral vascular insufficiency. Dosage is standardized to

contain

> 24% gingko flavoglyosides. Take 40 to 80 mg three times a day.

> >

> > H. GYMNEA SYLVESTRE: This Ayurvedic medicine has been used in

India for

> centuries to improve blood-sugar levels. It works to regenerate the

> insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Gymnea extract has

shown

> positive clinical results in reduce blood sugar in both Type I and

II

> diabetics. It is interesting to note that no blood-sugar-lowering

effect is

> seen in healthy volunteers. Take 200 mg 1 -2 times a day.

> >

> > I. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 supplementation has been used

successfully to

> treat diabetic neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiency is characterized

by

> numbness of the feet, pins-and-needles sensation, or a burning

feeling -

> common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Oral supplementation with

500 to

> 2,000 mcg per day is usually sufficient.

> >

> > J. Vanadium: The amount of vanadium we get in our diet appears

to be

> 50-60 mcg. In the therapeutic use in diabetes management, dosage

required is

> often 1000-fold greater. Unfortunately, vanadium compounds have not

been

> extensively tested in clinical trails. The use of vanadium for

treatment of

> diabetes should best be taken under the supervision of a

knowledgeable

> physician.

> >

> > K. FISH OILS: These oils help improve insulin efficiency by

enhancing

> blood flow to arteries and reducing the clumping of red blood cells.

> Coldwater fish, such as salmon, are a good source, or you can take

500 mg

> capsules twice a day, or simply eat 8-12 ounces of fish per week.

> >

> >

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> >

> > GOT QUESTIONS?

> >

> > Ask Dr. Lam personally. Go to the link below and just type your

question:

> > http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

> >

> > Note: The use of nutritional therapeutics varies greatly from

person to

> person. The only way to find out if you are on track is to ask an

expert.

> >

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > 2. Frequent Anti-Aging Questions

> >

> > These questions have been submitted by individuals all over the

world who

> are concerned about their anti-aging health. Dr. Lam, world

renowned

> anti-aging physician and researcher, has answered the following

Frequent

> Anti-Aging Questions incorporating helpful information and easy-to-

follow

> instructions. To ask a question of your own, simply go to:

> > http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

> >

> > Q: Considering it uses the same exact drugs as standard

chemotherapy, is

> Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) covered by most health insurance

> companies, or at least partially covered? I tend to think it's

basically

> intravenous chemotherapy, but a slightly different way of

delivering it. My

> mother was recently diagnosed with cancer, and after hearing all

the horror

> stories and dangers of standard high-dose chemo, I personally would

rather

> her use IPT. Please shed some light on this.

> >

> > A: Cancer is a terribly horrifying disease, and I can fully

sympathize

> with your mom. Since 1928, insulin has been used to treat diabetes

in many

> parts of the world. In 1950, it was also used to treat patients

with mental

> illness. As some of these mental patients also had cancer at the

same time,

> doctors unexpectedly discovered that this insulin therapy cured

both their

> mental condition as well as their cancer.

> >

> > The reason is logical. Cancer cells thrive on sugar and they have

more

> insulin receptors compare to normal cells. Depriving the cancer

cell of

> sugar is a death warrant for them.

> >

> > During insulin injection, the blood sugar level is significantly

reduced

> to 50 mg/dl. At this level, the patient may feel drowsy and weak

for a short

> period as the cancer cells are crying out for sugar to feed itself.

The

> cancer cell, striving for sugar, takes up sugar rapidly after being

starved.

> Any chemotherapeutic agents, when infused with sugar infusion, will

be

> selectively taken up by the starved cancer cells. This is an

effective way

> to target chemotherapeutic agents to specific cancer cells without

affecting

> negative effects to normal cells.

> >

> > The bottom line - less chemotherapy drug is used, and targeted

delivery is

> achieved. The concept is logical. It is practice in Mexico in

alternative

> cancer therapy clinics. I do not think it is an FDA approved method

in the

> USA.

> >

> >

> > Q: I am a fifty year old male with high cholesterol (total 300,

> triglycerides; 145, HDL 54). I am 5'10 " , 170 lbs. I don't smoke,

alcohol

> intake is minimal. I run 4.2 miles a day 5 days a week. Other

medical info

> is my BP averages 107/76, resting pulse 56. I eat a fairly decent

diet. I am

> in the military nearing retirement and our clinic put me on

Lipitor. I have

> been on this medication for only about 2 weeks, but the pill makes

me feel

> lousy and weak. I have never liked taking medications and am

wondering if

> trying to control my high cholesterol in a more natural way is a

good idea.

> >

> > A: You are in very good shape based on your BP, pulse, and

running 4.2

> miles 5 days a week. Lipitor has a tendency to make people weak. A

relative

> of Lipitor call Baycor was withdrawn from the market last year for

causing

> 30 deaths due to muscle problems. Don't overreact. Read this:

>

http://www.lammd.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/cholesterol_lowering_drug

_kills.cfm

> >

> > Needless to say, you should always keep your doctor informed of

your

> medical condition each step along the way. Perhaps its just you are

not used

> to it.

> > Returning to your current problem. Your total cholesterol is too

high, TG

> is also high, HDL is not bad, but unfortunately not good enough

because your

> total Cholesterol/HDL ratio is about 6. It should be under 4.5 and

> preferable under 3.5. Your LDL should be very high around 217 based

on your

> numbers submitted if they are correct. The medications you have

been given

> is standard procedure and well within the standard of practice. The

problem

> is that the standard of practice may not be right.

> >

> > Without seeing you, it is impossible for me to advise you.

Suffice to say

> that I see patients all the time that are similar to the kind of

picture you

> present, and their lipid profile can be normalized, not right away,

but over

> 1 year period with nutritional supplementations.

> >

> > Key natural supplements you should consider:

> > - Guggolipid

> > - Niacin

> > - Policosanol

> > - Pantethine

> > - Vitamin C

> >

> > The dosage depends on the person. Also I would advise you to

request your

> doctor to check your Lp(a), homoscysteine, and C reactive protein.

These are

> 3 very sensitive and advance indicators for heart disease, which

you are at

> risk. search my site for some of these, and you can find out more.

Read this

> if you have time:

http://www.drlam.com/opinion/cardiovascular_disease.cfm

> >

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > GOT QUESTIONS?

> >

> > It's nice to have a professional on your side that knows the

facts. If

> you have any questions regarding your health and wellness, go to

the link

> below and ask Dr. Lam personally:

> > http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

> >

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > 3. Anti-Aging Recipe of the Week

> >

> > Tabouli Salad

> >

> > Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been

cleaned,

> parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct

sizes.

> Bulgur has higher nutritional value than rice or couscous. It is

also a

> tasty, low-fat ingredient in pilaf, soup, bakery goods, stuffing or

> casseroles. It is found in a many vegetarian recipes because of its

> nutritional value and versatility. It is excellent as a meat

extender or

> meat substitute in vegetarian dishes, and is a component of many

varieties

> of meatless burgers found on supermarket shelves everywhere.

> >

> > Ingredients:

> >

> > 1 cup dry bulgur

> > 2 cups water

> >

> > 2 cups black beans, cooked, drained and rinsed

> > 1 cup frozen corn niblets, cooked

> > 1 cup cucumber, chopped, peeled and seeds removed

> > 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

> > 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

> > 1 large tomato, chopped

> > 1 small red pepper, chopped

> > 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

> > 2 Tbsp balsamic or wine vinegar

> > 2 cloves garlic, minced

> > 1/8 tsp pepper, freshly ground

> > 1/4 tsp season salt

> >

> > Method:

> >

> > 1. Bring water to a boil and stir in the bulgur. Then cover the

pan

> tightly, removes from the heat and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes,

or until

> the bulgur is soft. Squeeze or drain off any remaining liquid.

> > 2. Add the remaining ingredients and toss until thoroughly

mixed. Cover

> and refrigerate overnight. Serve as a salad, or as a side dish.

> >

> > Yield: 10 servings

> >

> > Total Calories per serving: 120 Kcal

> > Total Carbohydrates: 24 gm (78% of total calories)

> > Total Protein: 6 gm (19% of total calories)

> > Total Fat: 0.3 gm (2% of total calories)

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

very interesting stuff. thanks. how's your mom doing these days? hugs, sheila

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

>

> Dear Member:

>

>

> Dr. Lam's eAntiAging Letter

> MMIV, No. 19

> May 10, 2004

>

> IN THIS ISSUE of Dr. Lam's eAntiAging weekly newsletter, you'll find:

>

> 1. Expert Opinion - Diabetes - Part IV of VI

> 2. Frequent Anti-Aging Questions

> 3. Anti-Aging Recipe of the Week - Tabouli Salad

>

> =============================================================

>

> The information in this newsletter and on the website can help a loved one

combat diabetes, hormonal imbalance, high cholesterol, fatigue, memory loss,

cardiovascular disease, and other age-related conditions naturally,

effectively, and safely without the side effects from traditional drug

therapy. To forward this newsletter to a friend, please go to:

> http://lammd.com/sendtofriend.cfm

> and enter your friends' email addresses or use the forward function on

your email program.

>

>

> =============================================================

>

> 1. Expert Opinion - Diabetes - Part IV of VI

> by Lam, MD , MPH, ABAAM

> Specialist in Preventive and Nutritional Medicine

> Board Certified, American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine

>

>

> B. VITAMIN C

>

> As a strong antioxidant, this vitamin enhances capillary strength, which

improves blood flow. Dietary sources include leafy greens, broccoli,

peppers, oranges, and grapefruit are the primary source of dietary vitamin

C, followed by commercial supplements.

>

> Vitamin C administration has beneficial effects on sugar and fat

metabolism in NIIDM. In a randomized double-blind cross-over study, in which

56 diabetic patients participated, it has been established that a

supplementation of a high doses of ascorbic acid (2 grams a day) markedly

improves the blood sugar regulation in patients with NIDDM. It was recorded

that the vitamin C supplementation in the NIDDM group resulted in a

statistically significant decrease of the fasting blood sugar of 10.1 to 9.1

mmol/liter. In this group the vitamin C supplement also succeeded in

lowering the level of LDL cholesterol and of triglycerides in the blood. The

greater the amount of vitamin C taken, the greater reduction in LDL

cholesterol and plasma free radicals. The plasma free radicals are also

lower compared to the placebo group. This was reported in the Journal of the

American College of Nutrition (Aug. 1995).

>

> Vitamin C also reduces the potential of complications arising from

persistent high sugar environment in the body. Specifically, vitamin C

prevents accumulation of sorbitol (a sugar equivalent) in cells and protect

against most complications resulting from oxidation. A large population

based study found that patients with high blood levels of Vitamin C had a

lower HbA1C.

>

> Furthermore, patients with diabetes have low levels of Vitamin C in the

cells, which can results in impaired wound healing. High dose supplements

have been shown to prevent sorbitol accumulation and glycosilation of

proteins in, both of which are important factors in development of diabetic

complications such as cataract. 1 to 2 gram daily of Vitamin C is

recommended for diabetic patients.

>

> C. VITAMIN E

>

> Vitamin E reduces oxidative stress, thus improving membrane physical

characteristics and related activities in glucose transport.

>

> This antioxidant promotes healing of diabetes-related lesions, whose cause

is undetermined. Researchers have extensively investigated the possible

effects of vitamin E supplementation on the cardiac autonomic nervous system

in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiac autonomic neuropathy. It was

reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that daily vitamin E

supplementation (600 mg) for 4 months improved the ratio of cardiac

sympathetic to parasympathetic tone in patients with NIIDM. This effect

might be mediated by a decline in oxidative stress. In short, Vitamin E

(800 to 1200 I.U.) improves insulin action and prevents a host of long-term

complications of diabetes including neuropathy.

>

> In another study, 21 NIIDM patients with microangiopathic complications

were divided into 2 groups, in which 11 patients took 900 mg of vitamin E

daily and the other group of 10 diabetic patients took a placebo daily for 6

months. The vitamin E was provided in tablets containing 100 mg of

dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. The mean age of these subjects was 58 years.

This study showed that these diabetic patients had impaired erythrocyte

osmotic fragility, and that pharmacological doses of vitamin E increased the

resistance of erythrocytes to osmotic hemolysis in patients with

microangiopathy.

>

> Vitamin E also appears to play a significant role in the prevention of

diabetes. Studies have shown that a low vitamin-E concentration was

associated with 3.9 times greater risk of developing diabetes.

>

> D. Digestive enzymes

>

> Largely because of our modern diets, which are deficient in enzymes, most

of us deplete our body's natural enzyme level as we age. Tests have shown

that a 70-year-old person has only about half the enzyme level of a

20-year-old. A newborn baby has 100 times the enzymes levels of an elderly

person! As we become enzyme-deficient, we age faster. Lack of enzymes also

puts stress on vital organs like the pancreas, liver and spleen, causing a

metabolic deficit.

>

> Unfortunately, cooking any food at temperatures above above 116 degrees

Fahrenheit kills all enzymes. All canned or bottled foods contain no enzymes

because they are cooked before being processed.

>

> Raw vegetables and fruits can be an excellent natural source of enzymes if

they are allowed to ripen. Unfortunately, they contain no enzymes when they

are picked " green " (often the case in supermarkets because they have to be

transported over long distances). Enzymes can only develop when they ripen

on the plant. Irradiating food, or treating it with preservatives can also

kill enzymes.

>

> Enzymes in raw food can actually digest as much as 75 percent of the food

itself without help of enzymes secreted by your body. Without sufficient

enzyme levels, the foods you eat can't be completely broken down and

absorbed. Diabetics have a greatly weakened state of their pancreas and

digestive tract. Two common efficient in the diabetic are lipase and

amylase.

>

> * Lipase. The lipase level in the pancreatic juice of many diabetics was

found to be decreased. Most people associate diabetes with sugar

intolerance, but fat intolerance is the major enzyme culprit. The inability

to digest fat interferes with insulin metabolism and the transport of

glucose into the cell by insulin. Lipase breaks down neutral fats

(triglycerides) into glycerol (an alcohol) and fatty acids (see quick

definition). Lipase deficiency is therefore associated with diabetes and

glucosuria (sugar in the urine without symptoms of diabetes).

>

> * Amylase. Researchers have shown that over 80% of the diabetics that he

examined had a deficiency of amylase in their intestinal secretions. Amylase

supplementation has been associated with increased utilization of sugar and

lowered blood sugar levels in diabetics.

>

> E. Magnesium

>

> Magnesium is involved in many areas of glucose metabolism. Its deficiency

is common among diabetics. Supplementation of magnesium may prevent some of

the complications of diabetes, such as retinopathy and heart disease. The

RDA for magnesium is 350 mg day for adult males and 300 mg for adult female.

The diabetic may need 700 mg. The average diet contains about 200 mg a day,

so the majority of adults are deficient. Magnesium occurs abundantly in

whole foods such as seeds, nuts, whole grains, and green leafy vegetable,

but food processing takes out a large portion. In addition to magnesium at

least 50 mg of vitamin B6 should be taken, as the level of intracellular

vitamin B6 appears to be linked to the magnesium content of the cell.

Without adequate B6, magnesium's entrance into the cell is impaired.

>

>

> 2. Auxiliary Supporting nutrients

>

> A. ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID: Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that is especially

effective for the treatment of diabetic poly neuropathy- the nerve

degeneration that often accompanies diabetes - which causes pain, tingling,

and numbness in the hands and feet. Red and organ meats are the richest

dietary sources, but it is also found in carrots, yams, beets, and spinach.

Take 300-500 mg a day.

>

> B. BITTER MELON: A member of the squash family, this plant normalizes

glucose levels and is used as the sole remedy for diabetes in some parts of

China and India. Clinical trials have shown good results with NIIDM who were

given 2 ounces of the juices. Drink 2 ounces of the juice daily for the

first week, and then increase the dose to 8 ounces.

>

> C. BLUEBERRY: Incorporating this fruit into your diet on a regular basis

helps protect your arteries and nerves from damage due to diabetes. Eat at

least 1/2 cup of fresh berries every day, or take 25 mg capsules two times a

day.

>

> D. Bilberry (European Blueberry): This is a plant from Europe. Bilberry

leaf tea has a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. This

use is supported by research which has shown that oral intake reduce blood

sugar level in normal and diabetic animals. Bilberry flavonoids

(anthocyanosides) have been shown to increase intracellular vitamin C level,

decrease the leakiness and breakage of small vessels commonly associated

with vascular damage from diabetes. Has an affinity for blood vessels of the

eye and retina, and improves circulation t the retina. This affinity is

consistent with several clinical trails showing positive results with

diabetic retinopathy. The dose widely used in Europe is standardized to

contain 25% anthocyanidine. Take 50 mg to 100 mg three times a day.

>

> E. VITAMIN A: This antioxidant helps convert beta-carotene efficiently,

which reduces the risk of blindness in diabetics. Foods rich in vitamin A

include green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, fish, watermelon, and

cantaloupe. Take 2,500 I.U. daily.

>

> F. ZINC: Diabetics typically excrete excessive amounts of zinc in the

urine and therefore require supplementation. Taken daily, this mineral helps

control blood-sugar levels. Take 30 mg a day.

>

> G. GINKGO BILOBA: Gingko has been shown to improve cerebral and peripheral

vascular blood flow. This is important for diabetics who commonly suffer

from peripheral vascular insufficiency. Dosage is standardized to contain

24% gingko flavoglyosides. Take 40 to 80 mg three times a day.

>

> H. GYMNEA SYLVESTRE: This Ayurvedic medicine has been used in India for

centuries to improve blood-sugar levels. It works to regenerate the

insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Gymnea extract has shown

positive clinical results in reduce blood sugar in both Type I and II

diabetics. It is interesting to note that no blood-sugar-lowering effect is

seen in healthy volunteers. Take 200 mg 1 -2 times a day.

>

> I. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 supplementation has been used successfully to

treat diabetic neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiency is characterized by

numbness of the feet, pins-and-needles sensation, or a burning feeling -

common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Oral supplementation with 500 to

2,000 mcg per day is usually sufficient.

>

> J. Vanadium: The amount of vanadium we get in our diet appears to be

50-60 mcg. In the therapeutic use in diabetes management, dosage required is

often 1000-fold greater. Unfortunately, vanadium compounds have not been

extensively tested in clinical trails. The use of vanadium for treatment of

diabetes should best be taken under the supervision of a knowledgeable

physician.

>

> K. FISH OILS: These oils help improve insulin efficiency by enhancing

blood flow to arteries and reducing the clumping of red blood cells.

Coldwater fish, such as salmon, are a good source, or you can take 500 mg

capsules twice a day, or simply eat 8-12 ounces of fish per week.

>

>

> =============================================================

>

> GOT QUESTIONS?

>

> Ask Dr. Lam personally. Go to the link below and just type your question:

> http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

>

> Note: The use of nutritional therapeutics varies greatly from person to

person. The only way to find out if you are on track is to ask an expert.

>

>

> =============================================================

>

> 2. Frequent Anti-Aging Questions

>

> These questions have been submitted by individuals all over the world who

are concerned about their anti-aging health. Dr. Lam, world renowned

anti-aging physician and researcher, has answered the following Frequent

Anti-Aging Questions incorporating helpful information and easy-to-follow

instructions. To ask a question of your own, simply go to:

> http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

>

> Q: Considering it uses the same exact drugs as standard chemotherapy, is

Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) covered by most health insurance

companies, or at least partially covered? I tend to think it's basically

intravenous chemotherapy, but a slightly different way of delivering it. My

mother was recently diagnosed with cancer, and after hearing all the horror

stories and dangers of standard high-dose chemo, I personally would rather

her use IPT. Please shed some light on this.

>

> A: Cancer is a terribly horrifying disease, and I can fully sympathize

with your mom. Since 1928, insulin has been used to treat diabetes in many

parts of the world. In 1950, it was also used to treat patients with mental

illness. As some of these mental patients also had cancer at the same time,

doctors unexpectedly discovered that this insulin therapy cured both their

mental condition as well as their cancer.

>

> The reason is logical. Cancer cells thrive on sugar and they have more

insulin receptors compare to normal cells. Depriving the cancer cell of

sugar is a death warrant for them.

>

> During insulin injection, the blood sugar level is significantly reduced

to 50 mg/dl. At this level, the patient may feel drowsy and weak for a short

period as the cancer cells are crying out for sugar to feed itself. The

cancer cell, striving for sugar, takes up sugar rapidly after being starved.

Any chemotherapeutic agents, when infused with sugar infusion, will be

selectively taken up by the starved cancer cells. This is an effective way

to target chemotherapeutic agents to specific cancer cells without affecting

negative effects to normal cells.

>

> The bottom line - less chemotherapy drug is used, and targeted delivery is

achieved. The concept is logical. It is practice in Mexico in alternative

cancer therapy clinics. I do not think it is an FDA approved method in the

USA.

>

>

> Q: I am a fifty year old male with high cholesterol (total 300,

triglycerides; 145, HDL 54). I am 5'10 " , 170 lbs. I don't smoke, alcohol

intake is minimal. I run 4.2 miles a day 5 days a week. Other medical info

is my BP averages 107/76, resting pulse 56. I eat a fairly decent diet. I am

in the military nearing retirement and our clinic put me on Lipitor. I have

been on this medication for only about 2 weeks, but the pill makes me feel

lousy and weak. I have never liked taking medications and am wondering if

trying to control my high cholesterol in a more natural way is a good idea.

>

> A: You are in very good shape based on your BP, pulse, and running 4.2

miles 5 days a week. Lipitor has a tendency to make people weak. A relative

of Lipitor call Baycor was withdrawn from the market last year for causing

30 deaths due to muscle problems. Don't overreact. Read this:

http://www.lammd.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/cholesterol_lowering_drug_kills.cfm

>

> Needless to say, you should always keep your doctor informed of your

medical condition each step along the way. Perhaps its just you are not used

to it.

> Returning to your current problem. Your total cholesterol is too high, TG

is also high, HDL is not bad, but unfortunately not good enough because your

total Cholesterol/HDL ratio is about 6. It should be under 4.5 and

preferable under 3.5. Your LDL should be very high around 217 based on your

numbers submitted if they are correct. The medications you have been given

is standard procedure and well within the standard of practice. The problem

is that the standard of practice may not be right.

>

> Without seeing you, it is impossible for me to advise you. Suffice to say

that I see patients all the time that are similar to the kind of picture you

present, and their lipid profile can be normalized, not right away, but over

1 year period with nutritional supplementations.

>

> Key natural supplements you should consider:

> - Guggolipid

> - Niacin

> - Policosanol

> - Pantethine

> - Vitamin C

>

> The dosage depends on the person. Also I would advise you to request your

doctor to check your Lp(a), homoscysteine, and C reactive protein. These are

3 very sensitive and advance indicators for heart disease, which you are at

risk. search my site for some of these, and you can find out more. Read this

if you have time: http://www.drlam.com/opinion/cardiovascular_disease.cfm

>

>

> =============================================================

>

> GOT QUESTIONS?

>

> It's nice to have a professional on your side that knows the facts. If

you have any questions regarding your health and wellness, go to the link

below and ask Dr. Lam personally:

> http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

>

>

> =============================================================

>

> 3. Anti-Aging Recipe of the Week

>

> Tabouli Salad

>

> Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been cleaned,

parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes.

Bulgur has higher nutritional value than rice or couscous. It is also a

tasty, low-fat ingredient in pilaf, soup, bakery goods, stuffing or

casseroles. It is found in a many vegetarian recipes because of its

nutritional value and versatility. It is excellent as a meat extender or

meat substitute in vegetarian dishes, and is a component of many varieties

of meatless burgers found on supermarket shelves everywhere.

>

> Ingredients:

>

> 1 cup dry bulgur

> 2 cups water

>

> 2 cups black beans, cooked, drained and rinsed

> 1 cup frozen corn niblets, cooked

> 1 cup cucumber, chopped, peeled and seeds removed

> 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

> 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

> 1 large tomato, chopped

> 1 small red pepper, chopped

> 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

> 2 Tbsp balsamic or wine vinegar

> 2 cloves garlic, minced

> 1/8 tsp pepper, freshly ground

> 1/4 tsp season salt

>

> Method:

>

> 1. Bring water to a boil and stir in the bulgur. Then cover the pan

tightly, removes from the heat and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, or until

the bulgur is soft. Squeeze or drain off any remaining liquid.

> 2. Add the remaining ingredients and toss until thoroughly mixed. Cover

and refrigerate overnight. Serve as a salad, or as a side dish.

>

> Yield: 10 servings

>

> Total Calories per serving: 120 Kcal

> Total Carbohydrates: 24 gm (78% of total calories)

> Total Protein: 6 gm (19% of total calories)

> Total Fat: 0.3 gm (2% of total calories)

>

>

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[Guest guest]

well its 10:30 pm and i just asked her to take a thyodine (she has primary

biliary cirhosis of the liver , cellulitis, severe water gain, sgjorens

syndome.. so if she should take it let me know)... anyway i figured since im

dealing with my stomach i should get her started.. shes very willing to try

anything but she never stick to anything.. ic ant blame her i get so tired

of taking pills too shes feisty and argumentative as hell though i hope

it wont give her too much more energy just warms her up and stuff lol

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Interstitial-Cystitis

www.misskimberly.com

Re: Fw: Your Weekly Anti-Aging Newsletter

> very interesting stuff. thanks. how's your mom doing these days? hugs,

sheila

>

> Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

>

>

> >

> > Dear Member:

> >

> >

> > Dr. Lam's eAntiAging Letter

> > MMIV, No. 19

> > May 10, 2004

> >

> > IN THIS ISSUE of Dr. Lam's eAntiAging weekly newsletter, you'll find:

> >

> > 1. Expert Opinion - Diabetes - Part IV of VI

> > 2. Frequent Anti-Aging Questions

> > 3. Anti-Aging Recipe of the Week - Tabouli Salad

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > The information in this newsletter and on the website can help a loved

one

> combat diabetes, hormonal imbalance, high cholesterol, fatigue, memory

loss,

> cardiovascular disease, and other age-related conditions naturally,

> effectively, and safely without the side effects from traditional drug

> therapy. To forward this newsletter to a friend, please go to:

> > http://lammd.com/sendtofriend.cfm

> > and enter your friends' email addresses or use the forward function on

> your email program.

> >

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > 1. Expert Opinion - Diabetes - Part IV of VI

> > by Lam, MD , MPH, ABAAM

> > Specialist in Preventive and Nutritional Medicine

> > Board Certified, American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine

> >

> >

> > B. VITAMIN C

> >

> > As a strong antioxidant, this vitamin enhances capillary strength, which

> improves blood flow. Dietary sources include leafy greens, broccoli,

> peppers, oranges, and grapefruit are the primary source of dietary vitamin

> C, followed by commercial supplements.

> >

> > Vitamin C administration has beneficial effects on sugar and fat

> metabolism in NIIDM. In a randomized double-blind cross-over study, in

which

> 56 diabetic patients participated, it has been established that a

> supplementation of a high doses of ascorbic acid (2 grams a day) markedly

> improves the blood sugar regulation in patients with NIDDM. It was

recorded

> that the vitamin C supplementation in the NIDDM group resulted in a

> statistically significant decrease of the fasting blood sugar of 10.1 to

9.1

> mmol/liter. In this group the vitamin C supplement also succeeded in

> lowering the level of LDL cholesterol and of triglycerides in the blood.

The

> greater the amount of vitamin C taken, the greater reduction in LDL

> cholesterol and plasma free radicals. The plasma free radicals are also

> lower compared to the placebo group. This was reported in the Journal of

the

> American College of Nutrition (Aug. 1995).

> >

> > Vitamin C also reduces the potential of complications arising from

> persistent high sugar environment in the body. Specifically, vitamin C

> prevents accumulation of sorbitol (a sugar equivalent) in cells and

protect

> against most complications resulting from oxidation. A large population

> based study found that patients with high blood levels of Vitamin C had a

> lower HbA1C.

> >

> > Furthermore, patients with diabetes have low levels of Vitamin C in the

> cells, which can results in impaired wound healing. High dose supplements

> have been shown to prevent sorbitol accumulation and glycosilation of

> proteins in, both of which are important factors in development of

diabetic

> complications such as cataract. 1 to 2 gram daily of Vitamin C is

> recommended for diabetic patients.

> >

> > C. VITAMIN E

> >

> > Vitamin E reduces oxidative stress, thus improving membrane physical

> characteristics and related activities in glucose transport.

> >

> > This antioxidant promotes healing of diabetes-related lesions, whose

cause

> is undetermined. Researchers have extensively investigated the possible

> effects of vitamin E supplementation on the cardiac autonomic nervous

system

> in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiac autonomic neuropathy. It was

> reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that daily vitamin

E

> supplementation (600 mg) for 4 months improved the ratio of cardiac

> sympathetic to parasympathetic tone in patients with NIIDM. This effect

> might be mediated by a decline in oxidative stress. In short, Vitamin E

> (800 to 1200 I.U.) improves insulin action and prevents a host of

long-term

> complications of diabetes including neuropathy.

> >

> > In another study, 21 NIIDM patients with microangiopathic complications

> were divided into 2 groups, in which 11 patients took 900 mg of vitamin E

> daily and the other group of 10 diabetic patients took a placebo daily for

6

> months. The vitamin E was provided in tablets containing 100 mg of

> dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. The mean age of these subjects was 58 years.

> This study showed that these diabetic patients had impaired erythrocyte

> osmotic fragility, and that pharmacological doses of vitamin E increased

the

> resistance of erythrocytes to osmotic hemolysis in patients with

> microangiopathy.

> >

> > Vitamin E also appears to play a significant role in the prevention of

> diabetes. Studies have shown that a low vitamin-E concentration was

> associated with 3.9 times greater risk of developing diabetes.

> >

> > D. Digestive enzymes

> >

> > Largely because of our modern diets, which are deficient in enzymes,

most

> of us deplete our body's natural enzyme level as we age. Tests have shown

> that a 70-year-old person has only about half the enzyme level of a

> 20-year-old. A newborn baby has 100 times the enzymes levels of an elderly

> person! As we become enzyme-deficient, we age faster. Lack of enzymes also

> puts stress on vital organs like the pancreas, liver and spleen, causing a

> metabolic deficit.

> >

> > Unfortunately, cooking any food at temperatures above above 116 degrees

> Fahrenheit kills all enzymes. All canned or bottled foods contain no

enzymes

> because they are cooked before being processed.

> >

> > Raw vegetables and fruits can be an excellent natural source of enzymes

if

> they are allowed to ripen. Unfortunately, they contain no enzymes when

they

> are picked " green " (often the case in supermarkets because they have to be

> transported over long distances). Enzymes can only develop when they ripen

> on the plant. Irradiating food, or treating it with preservatives can also

> kill enzymes.

> >

> > Enzymes in raw food can actually digest as much as 75 percent of the

food

> itself without help of enzymes secreted by your body. Without sufficient

> enzyme levels, the foods you eat can't be completely broken down and

> absorbed. Diabetics have a greatly weakened state of their pancreas and

> digestive tract. Two common efficient in the diabetic are lipase and

> amylase.

> >

> > * Lipase. The lipase level in the pancreatic juice of many diabetics

was

> found to be decreased. Most people associate diabetes with sugar

> intolerance, but fat intolerance is the major enzyme culprit. The

inability

> to digest fat interferes with insulin metabolism and the transport of

> glucose into the cell by insulin. Lipase breaks down neutral fats

> (triglycerides) into glycerol (an alcohol) and fatty acids (see quick

> definition). Lipase deficiency is therefore associated with diabetes and

> glucosuria (sugar in the urine without symptoms of diabetes).

> >

> > * Amylase. Researchers have shown that over 80% of the diabetics that

he

> examined had a deficiency of amylase in their intestinal secretions.

Amylase

> supplementation has been associated with increased utilization of sugar

and

> lowered blood sugar levels in diabetics.

> >

> > E. Magnesium

> >

> > Magnesium is involved in many areas of glucose metabolism. Its

deficiency

> is common among diabetics. Supplementation of magnesium may prevent some

of

> the complications of diabetes, such as retinopathy and heart disease. The

> RDA for magnesium is 350 mg day for adult males and 300 mg for adult

female.

> The diabetic may need 700 mg. The average diet contains about 200 mg a

day,

> so the majority of adults are deficient. Magnesium occurs abundantly in

> whole foods such as seeds, nuts, whole grains, and green leafy vegetable,

> but food processing takes out a large portion. In addition to magnesium at

> least 50 mg of vitamin B6 should be taken, as the level of intracellular

> vitamin B6 appears to be linked to the magnesium content of the cell.

> Without adequate B6, magnesium's entrance into the cell is impaired.

> >

> >

> > 2. Auxiliary Supporting nutrients

> >

> > A. ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID: Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that is especially

> effective for the treatment of diabetic poly neuropathy- the nerve

> degeneration that often accompanies diabetes - which causes pain,

tingling,

> and numbness in the hands and feet. Red and organ meats are the richest

> dietary sources, but it is also found in carrots, yams, beets, and

spinach.

> Take 300-500 mg a day.

> >

> > B. BITTER MELON: A member of the squash family, this plant normalizes

> glucose levels and is used as the sole remedy for diabetes in some parts

of

> China and India. Clinical trials have shown good results with NIIDM who

were

> given 2 ounces of the juices. Drink 2 ounces of the juice daily for the

> first week, and then increase the dose to 8 ounces.

> >

> > C. BLUEBERRY: Incorporating this fruit into your diet on a regular basis

> helps protect your arteries and nerves from damage due to diabetes. Eat at

> least 1/2 cup of fresh berries every day, or take 25 mg capsules two times

a

> day.

> >

> > D. Bilberry (European Blueberry): This is a plant from Europe. Bilberry

> leaf tea has a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. This

> use is supported by research which has shown that oral intake reduce blood

> sugar level in normal and diabetic animals. Bilberry flavonoids

> (anthocyanosides) have been shown to increase intracellular vitamin C

level,

> decrease the leakiness and breakage of small vessels commonly associated

> with vascular damage from diabetes. Has an affinity for blood vessels of

the

> eye and retina, and improves circulation t the retina. This affinity is

> consistent with several clinical trails showing positive results with

> diabetic retinopathy. The dose widely used in Europe is standardized to

> contain 25% anthocyanidine. Take 50 mg to 100 mg three times a day.

> >

> > E. VITAMIN A: This antioxidant helps convert beta-carotene efficiently,

> which reduces the risk of blindness in diabetics. Foods rich in vitamin A

> include green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, fish, watermelon, and

> cantaloupe. Take 2,500 I.U. daily.

> >

> > F. ZINC: Diabetics typically excrete excessive amounts of zinc in the

> urine and therefore require supplementation. Taken daily, this mineral

helps

> control blood-sugar levels. Take 30 mg a day.

> >

> > G. GINKGO BILOBA: Gingko has been shown to improve cerebral and

peripheral

> vascular blood flow. This is important for diabetics who commonly suffer

> from peripheral vascular insufficiency. Dosage is standardized to contain

> 24% gingko flavoglyosides. Take 40 to 80 mg three times a day.

> >

> > H. GYMNEA SYLVESTRE: This Ayurvedic medicine has been used in India for

> centuries to improve blood-sugar levels. It works to regenerate the

> insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Gymnea extract has shown

> positive clinical results in reduce blood sugar in both Type I and II

> diabetics. It is interesting to note that no blood-sugar-lowering effect

is

> seen in healthy volunteers. Take 200 mg 1 -2 times a day.

> >

> > I. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 supplementation has been used successfully

to

> treat diabetic neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiency is characterized by

> numbness of the feet, pins-and-needles sensation, or a burning feeling -

> common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Oral supplementation with 500 to

> 2,000 mcg per day is usually sufficient.

> >

> > J. Vanadium: The amount of vanadium we get in our diet appears to be

> 50-60 mcg. In the therapeutic use in diabetes management, dosage required

is

> often 1000-fold greater. Unfortunately, vanadium compounds have not been

> extensively tested in clinical trails. The use of vanadium for treatment

of

> diabetes should best be taken under the supervision of a knowledgeable

> physician.

> >

> > K. FISH OILS: These oils help improve insulin efficiency by enhancing

> blood flow to arteries and reducing the clumping of red blood cells.

> Coldwater fish, such as salmon, are a good source, or you can take 500 mg

> capsules twice a day, or simply eat 8-12 ounces of fish per week.

> >

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > GOT QUESTIONS?

> >

> > Ask Dr. Lam personally. Go to the link below and just type your

question:

> > http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

> >

> > Note: The use of nutritional therapeutics varies greatly from person to

> person. The only way to find out if you are on track is to ask an expert.

> >

> >

> > =============================================================

> >

> > 2. Frequent Anti-Aging Questions

> >

> > These questions have been submitted by individuals all over the world

who

> are concerned about their anti-aging health. Dr. Lam, world renowned

> anti-aging physician and researcher, has answered the following Frequent

> Anti-Aging Questions incorporating helpful information and easy-to-follow

> instructions. To ask a question of your own, simply go to:

> > http://www.lammd.com/askme.cfm

> >

> > Q: Considering it uses the same exact drugs as standard chemotherapy,

is

> Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) covered by most health insurance

> companies, or at least partially covered? I tend to think it's basically

> intravenous chemotherapy, but a slightly different way of delivering it.

My

> mother was recently diagnosed with cancer, and after hearing all the

horror

> stories and dangers of standard high-dose chemo, I personally would rather

> her use IPT. Please shed some light on this.

> >

> > A: Cancer is a terribly horrifying disease, and I can fully sympathize

> with your mom. Since 1928, insulin has been used to treat diabetes in

many

> parts of the world. In 1950, it was also used to treat patients with

mental

> illness. As some of these mental patients also had cancer at the same

time,

> doctors unexpectedly discovered that this insulin therapy cured both their

> mental condition as well as their cancer.

> >

> > The reason is logical. Cancer cells thrive on sugar and they have more

> insulin receptors compare to normal cells. Depriving the cancer cell of

> sugar is a death warrant for them.

> >

> > During insulin injection, the blood sugar level is significantly reduced

> to 50 mg/dl. At this level, the patient may feel drowsy and weak for a

short

> period as the cancer cells are crying out for sugar to feed itself. The

> cancer cell, striving for sugar, takes up sugar rapidly after being

starved.

> Any chemotherapeutic agents, when infused with sugar infusion, will be

> selectively taken up by the starved cancer cells. This is an effective way

> to target chemotherapeutic agents to specific cancer cells without

affecting

> negative effects to normal cells.

> >

> > The bottom line - less chemotherapy drug is used, and targeted delivery

is

> achieved. The concept is logical. It is practice in Mexico in alternative

> cancer therapy clinics. I do not think it is an FDA approved method in the

> USA.

> >

> >

> > Q: I am a fifty year old male with high cholesterol (total 300,

> triglycerides; 145, HDL 54). I am 5'10 " , 170 lbs. I don't smoke, alcohol

> intake is minimal. I run 4.2 miles a day 5 days a week. Other medical

info

> is my BP averages 107/76, resting pulse 56. I eat a fairly decent diet. I

am

> in the military nearing retirement and our clinic put me on Lipitor. I

have

> been on this medication for only about 2 weeks, but the pill makes me feel

> lousy and weak. I have never liked taking medications and am wondering if

> trying to control my high cholesterol in a more natural way is a good

idea.

> >

> > A: You are in very good shape based on your BP, pulse, and running 4.2

> miles 5 days a week. Lipitor has a tendency to make people weak. A

relative

> of Lipitor call Baycor was withdrawn from the market last year for causing

> 30 deaths due to muscle problems. Don't overreact. Read this:

>

http://www.lammd.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/cholesterol_lowering_drug_kills.cfm

> >

> > Needless to say, you should always keep your doctor informed of your

> medical condition each step along the way. Perhaps its just you are not

used

> to it.

> > Returning to your current problem. Your total cholesterol is too high,

TG

> is also high, HDL is not bad, but unfortunately not good enough because

your

> total Cholesterol/HDL ratio is about 6. It should be under 4.5 and

> preferable under 3.5. Your LDL should be very high around 217 based on

your

> numbers submitted if they are correct. The medications you have been given

> is standard procedure and well within the standard of practice. The

problem

> is that the standard of practice may not be right.

> >

> > Without seeing you, it is impossible for me to advise you. Suffice to

say

> that I see patients all the time that are similar to the kind of picture

you

> present, and their lipid profile can be normalized, not right away, but

over

> 1 year period with nutritional supplementations.

> >

> > Key natural supplements you should consider:

> > - Guggolipid

> > - Niacin

> > - Policosanol

> > - Pantethine

> > - Vitamin C

> >

> > The dosage depends on the person. Also I would advise you to request

your

> doctor to check your Lp(a), homoscysteine, and C reactive protein. These

are

> 3 very sensitive and advance indicators for heart disease, which you are

at

> risk. search my site for some of these, and you can find out more. Read

this

> if you have time: http://www.drlam.com/opinion/cardiovascular_disease.cfm

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> > 3. Anti-Aging Recipe of the Week

> >

> > Tabouli Salad

> >

> > Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been cleaned,

> parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes.

> Bulgur has higher nutritional value than rice or couscous. It is also a

> tasty, low-fat ingredient in pilaf, soup, bakery goods, stuffing or

> casseroles. It is found in a many vegetarian recipes because of its

> nutritional value and versatility. It is excellent as a meat extender or

> meat substitute in vegetarian dishes, and is a component of many varieties

> of meatless burgers found on supermarket shelves everywhere.

> >

> > Ingredients:

> >

> > 1 cup dry bulgur

> > 2 cups water

> >

> > 2 cups black beans, cooked, drained and rinsed

> > 1 cup frozen corn niblets, cooked

> > 1 cup cucumber, chopped, peeled and seeds removed

> > 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

> > 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

> > 1 large tomato, chopped

> > 1 small red pepper, chopped

> > 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

> > 2 Tbsp balsamic or wine vinegar

> > 2 cloves garlic, minced

> > 1/8 tsp pepper, freshly ground

> > 1/4 tsp season salt

> >

> > Method:

> >

> > 1. Bring water to a boil and stir in the bulgur. Then cover the pan

> tightly, removes from the heat and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, or

until

> the bulgur is soft. Squeeze or drain off any remaining liquid.

> > 2. Add the remaining ingredients and toss until thoroughly mixed. Cover

> and refrigerate overnight. Serve as a salad, or as a side dish.

> >

> > Yield: 10 servings

> >

> > Total Calories per serving: 120 Kcal

> > Total Carbohydrates: 24 gm (78% of total calories)

> > Total Protein: 6 gm (19% of total calories)

> > Total Fat: 0.3 gm (2% of total calories)

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[Guest guest]

she is back in the hospital, don't really know what ails her. doc gave her

a shot for pain in her head and she ended up in the hospital.

you can find AAL lab on google.

Gracia

> very interesting stuff. thanks. how's your mom doing these days? hugs,

sheila

>

> Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

>

>

> >

> > Dear Member:

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