Vitamin D & Low Back Pain
By admin | February 6, 2010
Frank Shallenberger, M.D. reports on a back pain article, published recently in the Journal of American Board of Family Medicine. It found, quite amazingly, that low back pain which did not respond to conventional therapy, did resolve with vitamin D supplementation.
The study profiled patients with unsuccessful multiple back surgeries, pain from pregnancies, special back injections and “normal” therapy. These did not respond to conventional therapy but were successfully treated with vitamin D supplementation. Of course there has to be a deficiency of vitamin D to begin with. This is easily confirmed by laboratory tests.
Vitamin D is enormously powerful and recent study after study is proving its multiple benefits. The majority of populations are, at some time, deficient in vitamin D. The emphasis on lowering cholesterol with drugs and a lack of sunshine exposure propels this deficiency. (Vitamin D is produced naturally by ultraviolet B rays from sunshine and cholesterol under the skin.)
With the over prescribing of cholesterol lowering statin drugs and a lack of sunshine, the deficiency of vitamin D is pervasive in most populations except those in poorer countries with less medical care and more sunshine. If you haven’t already downloaded the free cholesterol & CoQ-10 report on this site ( http://naturalhealthsecrets.ws) you can discover some amazing benefits from cholesterol and CoQ-10 that are little publicized. The cardiovascular benefits as well as disease resistance are enormous…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.
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Omega 3’s & Degenerative Heart, Brain & Eye Diseases
By admin | February 1, 2010
Numerous large, well conducted studies make it clear that omega 3’s are highly beneficial in prevention of degenerative diseases. I have already mentioned the dramatic absence of cardiovascular disease in the Inuit and Eskimo natives, (previous post) in spite of their heavy animal fat consumption and low vegetable consumption. Their high fish consumption provides abundant omega 3’s.
A Swedish study in 2006 demonstrated within a 6 to 12 month period of supplementation with omega 3, it produced a decline of early Alzheimer’s…believed due to the anti inflammatory activity of the omega 3’s.
Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock in his July 2006 newsletter reports the ratio of omega 3’s to omega 6’s is crucial to the reduction of heart attack, stroke, cancer, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease. Virtually everyone in mainland USA would benefit from supplementing omega 3’s with fish oil.
The July 2008 issue of “The archives of Ophthalmology” reported on a study done at the University of Melbourne, Australia. It pooled data from 9 different studies. The pooled study involved almost 89,000 subjects and 3200 of those with AMD (age relate macular degeneration). This study demonstrated that a high intake of omega 3 (EPA) was related to a 23% reduction in the risk of early AMD. Advanced AMD was reduced by 38%.
The retina of the eye has high amounts of omega 3. Blindness or impaired vision can result from a lack of sufficient omega 3’s. The National Institute of Health (NIH) found increasing omega 3’s by only 2% decreased retinopathy by 40% to 50%.
Cold deep water tuna, herring, salmon are rich sources of omega 3’s, and associated with reduced inflammation and pain.
A double blind study found 2,600 mg daily of omega 3’s led to significant improvements in rheumatoid arthritis. As many as 13 good quality studies verify the anti-inflammatory benefits of fish oil in reducing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms of pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Robert DeMaria reports in his book “Dr Bob’s Trans Fat Survival Guide” that nerve conduction is significantly improved in a study he followed on seniors. Apparently neurotransmitters (conductors of brain and nerve messages) had improved conduction on neural pathways.
Dr. Bob should know, he is considered an expert on the subject of trans fats. The trans fats are man modified (fully hydrogen saturated) substances that become foreign objects to the body and hard to metabolize and eliminate.
Studies show that the omega 3’s , ( coming from fish oils) with their anti inflammatory power help extinguish inflammation caused by the trans fats; hence they are quite beneficial in reducing Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.
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Omega 3’s & 6’s…Stop Cardiovascular, Eye & Brain Diseases
By admin | January 28, 2010
The omega 3’s are essential fatty acids that your body cannot produce by itself. There are 9 recognized forms but these three are the most significant and important to health:
• ALA…Alpha linolenic acid
• EPA…Eicosapentaenoic acid
• DHA…Docosahexaenoic acid
The EPA and DHA are best provided by fish oil. They are among the best cardiovascular supplements. The fish eat microalgae that contain EPA and DHA and the organs and flesh of the fish accumulate high levels of these omega 3’s.
ALA is more plant based (flax & hemp oil) and it can be converted by your body to DHA but the DHA is less efficient than directly from fish. It is interesting that a study done in 1970 on the Inuit natives of Greenland found, in spite of a high fat diet, cardiovascular disease was almost non-existent.
Further research with the Alaska Eskimos also confirms the protective power from cardiovascular disease with their high consumption of fish oils…as much as 6000 times the level of omega 3’s as non fish, non sea food consumers. Those on this native diet simply do not have cardiovascular disease.
Why are omega 3’s so healthy? Here is a list of the more dramatic benefits:
• Reduced triglycerides (large chain fatty acids that are a risk factor in cardiovascular disease)
• Balance of excess omega 6’s… extinguishing their inflammatory effect
• Help in preventing blood clots and artery plaque, reducing atherosclerosis and platelet clumping
• Reduction of C-Reactive protein and Interleukin 6…markers for inflammation in the blood (red flag dangers for heart attack & stroke)
• Reduced macular degeneration and better eye health
• Reduced cognitive decline and brain diseases
• Reduced inflammation and pain due to thromboxanes, leukotrienes and postglandins. Research in 1963 found these eicosanaids were pro-inflammatory and were produced when excess omega 6’s accumulated.
The triglycerides are long chain fatty acids generally produced by consumption of fats and are well known risk factors in cardiovascular disease.
The ideal ration of omega 3’s to omega 6’s is 1 omega 3 to 3 or 4 omega 6’s. The omega 6’s are also essential fatty acids but are generally at excessive levels in most diets. Unfortunately the ratio in America is usually 1 to 20 up to 45.
When high levels of omega 6’s are present inflammation occurs. Increases of cardiovascular disease, auto immune disease, macular degeneration, cognitive decline and general aches and pains result.
Virtually all degenerative disease is accompanied by chronic inflammation. Excess omega 6’s produce many pro-inflammatory substances if they are not neutralized early on. These include thromboxanes (increase clots & hypertension), postacyclins, leukotrienes and various pain producing postglandins.
Not surprisingly, high levels of inflammation produced by the excess omega 6’s relative to omega 3’s, are associated with increased heart attack, stroke, arthritis, brain disease (Alzheimer’s), cognitive decline, and macular degeneration…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.
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Chocolate…Can It Reduce Death by 66%?
By admin | January 25, 2010
Chocolate lovers will be happy to know that chocolate is good for you, if it is not overloaded with sugar and additives.
Recent studies are demonstrating the health benefits, especially of raw, pure cocoa. This contains phytonutrients called flavenoids that are good antioxidants. What this means is they reduce inflammation plus they contain nitric oxide, a substance that dilates and relaxes arteries. These properties make cocoa a powerful asset in cardiovascular disease.
The nitric oxide dilation of arteries reduces blood pressure and improves circulation throughout your body. This greatly benefits your heart with better nutrient supply and less effort needed to pump blood.
The anti oxidant (inflammation reducing) influence of cocoa is no small matter in heart disease. Nearly all heart problems that develop come from inflammation. The accumulation of atherosclerosis (or plaque containing cholesterol and calcium ) is possible only in the presence of inflammation. Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease, greatly increasing the incidence of heart attack and stroke.
Just how effective and beneficial is chocolate? It is very beneficial so long as it is not loaded with sugar or additives. It should be at least 60% cocoa. The sugar and additives are counter productive.
The Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden conducted an interesting study on chocolate. The patients who ate chocolate at least 2 times a week after experiencing a heart attack decreased their risk of death by 66%…as reported by alternatives Dr. Mark Stengler. A Spanish study also reported significant reduction of inflammation by consumption of chocolate.
Dr. Mark Stengler recommends raw cocoa power in various dishes even such as meat and chili ones. He stresses the importance of the raw, cold-pressed form because it has more than 3 times the anti oxidant flavenols than that made from roasted cocoa beans. High sugar content is also believed to cancel some health benefits; because we already consume too much sugar and this only fuels inflammation…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.
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Heart Disease Symptoms
By admin | January 15, 2010
Symptoms of Heart Disease
The Symptoms of Heart Disease Include:
- Chest Pain, often radiating to left arm or jaw
- Difficult getting enough breath
- Nausea and dizziness
- Irregular heart beat
- Fatigue and tiredness without good reason
The Symptoms of Heart Disease That May Signal Heart Attack:
- Crushing chest pain…often radiating to arm, jaw and back, especially on the left side
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweat
- Pale, cold skin
- Nausea
- Wooziness or faint feeling
Note: For women heart disease symptoms seem less pronounced. They often include fatigue, difficulty sleeping, anxiety without a good reason, breathing problems and indigestion.
For more detailed information on the symptoms of heart disease check out other posts on this page. Denis Van Loan D.D.S.
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