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Iodine and Cardiac Conditions, Afib, Arrhythmias

15th June 2008 by Rett Anderson

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, ARRHYTHMIAS AND IODINE
By Bruce West, D.C.
[In Health Alert, June 2006, Volume 23, Issue 6. To order, call 831-372-2103, weekdays. Or write Health Alert, 100 Wilson Road, #110, Monterey Ca 93940.]
“As you have read over and over in Health Alert, there is an epidemic of cardiac arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation in this […]

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MMS Testimonial No. 14 - a Cautionary Note

27th November 2007 by Rett Anderson

Something to take in consideration. This was written by an anonymous poster.
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The stuff in question is ‘MMS’ or ‘Miracle Mineral Supplement’ which is a 28% solution of Sodium Chlorite, which is activated by interaction with acetic acid or citric acid, then is ingested and becomes Chlorine Dioxide in the body.
This stuff is ENORMOUSLY powerful […]

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Magnesium for Superior Health, Cardiac Conditions, Angina, Muscle Cramps, Migraines, Diabetes, Reflux (updated May 20,2008)

5th November 2007 by Rett Anderson

Dr. Mark Hyman, MD.
www.ultrametabolism.com/blog/
And for further magnesium info visit this site:
www.mgwater.com/
And this article is for further info on Magnesium. It is not a product recommendation:
www.productdescriptions.info/LiquidNanoIonic.aspx
A deficiency in this critical nutrient, magnesium, makes you
twice as likely to die as other people,
according to a study published in the journal
“Critical Care.”
I remember using magnesium when I worked in […]

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Iodine in Cardiovascular Disease

17th September 2007 by Rett Anderson

Hypothesis: Dietary Iodine Intake in the Etiology of
Cardiovascular Disease
Stephen A. Hoption Cann, PhD
Department of Health Care and Epidemiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
Key words: atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, iodine, selenium, thyroid hormones
This paper reviews evidence suggesting that iodine deficiency can have deleterious effects on the cardio-vascular system, and correspondingly, that a […]

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The Use of Ozone in Medicine - the movie

20th August 2007 by Rett Anderson

This movie is now available on google.
Shucks! I recently pain $25 for it.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8249818030797137906&q=medical+ozone

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Cerebral Vascular Disease, Stroke, Cerebral Aneurysm, Vascular Disease - Part C

25th June 2007 by Rett Anderson

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Overview - from Life Extension Foundation
Many people are familiar with the dramatic portrayal of strokes in movies. While strokes are clearly a medical emergency, most strokes are far less dramatic. In fact, the symptoms of most strokes are so mild that they are often dismissed as unimportant. The critical time for […]

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Cerebral Vascular Disease, Stroke, Cerebral Aneurysm, Vascular Disease - Part B

25th June 2007 by Rett Anderson

The following may be predictive for the risk of stroke:
Fibrinogen levels are useful because fibrinogen is converted into fibrin under the influence of thrombin. Fibrinogen is often elevated after acute trauma or illness, inflammation, and as a side effect of birth control pills.
Triglyceride levels have been found to be a predictor of myocardial infarction, […]

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Cerebral Vascular Disease, Stroke, Cerebral Aneurysm, Vascular Disease - Part A

25th June 2007 by Rett Anderson

Cerebral Vascular Disease from Life Extension Foundation
Thrombotic (Ischemic) Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, and Cerebral Aneurysm
A cerebral vascular event (stroke) is defined as a sudden neurological deficit in the brain caused by either ischemia (a lack of blood supply to the brain) or a hemorrhage: 80% of all strokes occur due to arterial blockage (ischemia), […]

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Power Point Presentation on Effects of Ozone

21st May 2007 by Rett Anderson

Here is a nice powerpoint presentation on the effects fo OZONE. Beware, the first photo is a shocker, but shows the power of ozone to to heal a most serious wound. This wound would typically require amputation. It is recognized that ozone can heal MRSA wounds, gangrene, frostbite and most any serious infectious wound, or […]

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Pomegranate - a powerful superfood with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

17th April 2007 by Rett Anderson

Exotic Antioxidant Superfruits - Pomegranate: Review of current research
2007/03/30 - By Dr. Paul Gross - Berrydoctor.com
View the complete article.
Review of current research
Below are 13 reports from late 2005 to present (PubMed; Ref. 3) on pomegranate as an antioxidant food source. Original abstracts from PubMed are provided followed by a synopsis for general consumers.
1. Mertens-Talcott SU, […]

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Vitamin K, Arterial Calcification and Atherosclerosis

17th April 2007 by Rett Anderson

Just an added note: visit this site to see what Dr Mercola says about vit. K. but please note that he is not the only place to purchase Vitamin K2. I get mine from Jarrow.
www.mercola.com/forms/vitamin_k2.htm
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Researchers at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands recently published the results of an experiment in the journal Blood showing […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke & Alzheimers, part 7- MicroLactin, Apha-lipolic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Phosphatidylserine, Ginko Biloba, Arthritis

10th April 2007 by Rett Anderson

What is MicroLactin™
January 2005
MicroLactin™ is a revolutionary new dietary supplement clinically proven to promote healthy joint function. This unique product has been shown in published clinical trials to significantly decrease temporary joint pain and stiffness and significantly improve mobility and range of motion.
The active ingredients in MicroLactin are concentrated milk proteins. These proteins are found […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke & Alzheimers, part 6 -Policosanol, DVT, L-Arginine, New Diagnostics

3rd April 2007 by Rett Anderson

from Dr. Campbell:
Researchers were shocked…
This new supplement slashes Cholesterol 54% better than dangerous Statin drugs!
Studies show it sends Cholesterol plunging. Also thins your blood, which can prevent deadly clots.
Here’s a terrific example of nature knowing better. It’s very exciting news if you have a cholesterol problem, but would like to avoid the many harmful side […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke & Alzheimers, part 5 - Diabetes

3rd April 2007 by Rett Anderson

Defeat diabetes and your heart comes out a winner
The connection between type 2 diabetes and increased cardiovascular risk is almost as well known as the link between cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Why? Well, like high cholesterol, there are patent medicines available for type 2 diabetes…so guess what? There’s plenty of government, media, and patent […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke and Alzheimers, part 4 - PVD, Nitric Oxide & C-Reactive Protein

3rd April 2007 by Rett Anderson

Lower leg pain – a precursor to a heart attack!
If your lower legs hurt after walking a few blocks or you experience numbness, tingling sensations, or constant feeling of coldness in your legs, you may be headed for a heart attack. It’s called claudication, blocked arteries in […]

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Vitamin K2 and Cardiovascular Disease

3rd April 2007 by Rett Anderson

Just an added note: visit this site to see what Dr Mercola says about vit. K. but please note that he is not the only place to purchase Vitamin K2. I get mine from Jarrow.
www.mercola.com/forms/vitamin_k2.htm
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Vitamin K may reverse artery hardening, suggests study
By Stephen Daniells
12/11/2006 - A high-dose vitamin K supplement reduced calcium precipitates […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke and Alzheimers, part 3 - Niacin & CoQ10

1st April 2007 by Rett Anderson

Alternatives for Red Yeast Rice
Additional supplements may also be beneficial for those taking a statin drug. Chief among these are the plant sterols and stanols, which prevent the body’s absorption of the cholesterol found in food. These substances are structurally almost, but not quite, identical to cholesterol. They are very poorly absorbed through the intestines, […]

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Angioplasty Debunked

27th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

Now what will the masses do with their cardiac disease? Well, it is the perfect time to find the truth out. We are posting a wonderful guidline to cardiac health called “The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke and Alzheimers” on our Cardiovascular thread. It will be posted in sections over the coming weeks…………………..Arrow
Heart Attack […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke and Alzheimers, part 2 -Red Yeast Rice

26th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

How does Red Yeast Fermented Rice Extract Work?

Notes from the internet:
Red Yeast Fermented Rice Extract is known to work in two ways: it inhibits the action of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that the liver uses to make cholesterol (the cholesterol produced by the liver accounts for about 80% of the cholesterol in the body, […]

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The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke and Alzheimers, part 1

26th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

Dick Washburn: e-mail: redleaven@yahoo.com , the author of “The Ultimate Solutions to Heart Disease, Stroke and Alzheimers” has given me permission to post his book on this blog. His greatest wish is that this information be available to the public for their highest good. I have found the information to be accurate and highly […]

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Vitamin K2 Shown to Reverse Arterial Calcifications

19th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

Vitamin K2 Shown to Reverse Arterial Calcifications 
2006-12-07 - PL Thomas
http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=17185&zoneid=28
PL Thomas & Company (PLT) of Morristown, NJ and Natto Pharma, Norway today announced new findings for Vitamin K2 with significant potential benefits for cardiovascular health. In the study, scientists at the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CARIM) and VitaK, Maastricht University, The Netherlands, demonstrated a reversal […]

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Ozone in Application to Cardiac Angina Disease

18th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

Changes Of The Blood Stasis Indices Under The Influence Of Ozone Therapy In Cardiac Angina Diseased
I. Okrut, Claudia Kontorshchikova, O. Maslennikov
Medical Academy, Nizhni Novgorod, Russia.
The purpose of this investigation was to study the hemocoagulation changes of the cardiac angina disease under the influence of ozone therapy. Ozone therapy, indicated to such disease, revealed […]

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Application of Ozone Therapy in Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease

18th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

Application of Ozone Therapy in Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease
M. M. Rodríguez (1), J. García (1), S. Menéndez (1), E. Devesa , S. Valverde (2)
10 de Octubre Clinical-Surgical Hospital, Cuba.
(1) Ozone Research Center, Cuba.
(2) Santovenia Elderly Home.
The cerebrovascular disease is an actual health problem, because of the high tendency to produce sequels in those who survive, limiting […]

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Iodine Deficiency Found in Heart and Cardiovascular Disease

18th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9755626&dopt=Abstract
1: Orv Hetil. 1998 Aug 30;139(35):2071-3. Related Articles, Links
[Iodine deficiency in cardiovascular diseases]
Molnar I, Magyari M, Stief L.
Kenezy Gyula Korhaz, Debrecen, III. Belgyogyaszat.
The thyroid hormone deficiency on cardiovascular function can be characterized with decreased myocardial contractility and increased peripheral vascular resistance as well as with the changes in lipid metabolism. 42 patients with cardiovascular disease […]

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Dr Rath Suggests Selenium for Vascular Health

5th March 2007 by Rett Anderson

February 20, 2007
Selenium may protect against artery furring
By staff reporter
20/02/2007 - Selenium supplements may reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL (”bad”) cholesterol, suggests a small study from Italy.
Writing in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases the Italian researchers report that 14 healthy subjects taking a daily selenium supplement […]

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OMEGA 3 OIL - A COLLECTION OF STUDIES

25th February 2007 by Rett Anderson

These studies were collected up by Chuck. Thanks for your good work, Chuck.
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Importance of Omega Three Fats in Health and Disease
By Dr. William Connor
Interest in omega-3 fatty acids began some 30 years ago and there are now several thousand papers in the scientific literature supporting their benefits.
There is little doubt that omega-3 fatty […]

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Hazel Nuts to Control Cholesterol and Triglycerides

18th December 2006 by Rett Anderson

10/13/2006
You may have heard that a good diet can lower your cholesterol.
But what if I told you one simple snack food can lower your cholesterol better than any drug on the market? In fact, this wonderful snack can also raise your good cholesterol by nearly 13%. And it can even lower your triglycerides by […]

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Dr Rowan Says Fish Oil for Lowering Cholesterol

10th December 2006 by Rett Anderson

Can fish oil really lower your cholesterol better than statins?
I’ve promoted fish oils as a safe and easy means to lower your cholesterol for many years. Some have asked if fish oils work as well as the statin drugs. And the answer I always give is: “They work better.” And now a new study has […]

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Lower Cholesterol Naturally

28th November 2006 by Rett Anderson

www.secondopinionnewsletter.com/alert-detail.php?ha_id=113&searchText=hazel
The Tasty Snack That Lowers Cholesterol and Triglycerides Better Than Statins !
10/13/2006
You may have heard that a good diet can lower your cholesterol.
But what if I told you one simple snack food can lower your cholesterol better than any drug on the market? In fact, this wonderful snack can also raise your good […]

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The cholesterol-statin argument.

25th November 2006 by Xania

With thanks to MedSci member Ralph for finding this.
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NewsTarget.com printable article
Originally published November 21 2006
A Bombshell Drops on Cholesterol Medication’s Glass House
by Byron Richards
It had to happen sooner or later. On October 3, 2006, after extensive review of all studies relating to cholesterol-lowering benefits by statin drugs, scientists reporting in the Annals of Internal Medicine […]

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