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Do
you have one of the following conditions?
HYPERTENSION
All patients should be on daily Vitamin C 500 mg, Vitamin E 400 IU and
at least 81 mg of aspirin, unless there are compelling reasons to NOT
take them, like an allergic reaction to one of them. Recent trials have
also discovered that one's risk of a heart attack or stroke may be
reduced up 40% by taking a 'statin' drug, like Lipitor, Crestor or
Pravachol.
DIABETES
All diabetics should adhere to the supplement recommendations listed
above for hypertensive patients, and derive the same benefits from
'statin' drugs as hypertensive patients. In addition, they should
definitely be on an ACE inhibitor [examples are Altace, Zestril, Aceon,
Monopril or Lotensin) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) [examples
are Diovan, Micardis or Benicar] to protect one's kidney function
longterm. The nutrient chromium taken in trace amounts (100-200
mcg/day) can help glucose metabolism, and diabetics may benefit, even
be able to stop taking low doses of blood sugar lowering medicine.
Consult your personal physician for assistance in optimizing your
diabetes management or visit the American Diabetes Association for
the lastest diabetes news.
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
This is something that affects nearly 1 in 4 Americans. The new goals
lower the ideal LDL (bad cholesterol) to under 100. Many individuals
would benefit from omega-3 fatty acids, like fish or flax oil
supplementation. Also, of course, optimizing one's weight and aerobic
fitness helps, as well. Prescription medication is definitely reserved
as a last resort to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES (like lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis
and others like chronic fatigue)
Many, many people suffer from problems like these and could be helped
by a comprehensive evaluation and plan to conquer that which has come
to dominate their lives. "I'LL DO ANYTHING TO HELP!" we often hear. Now
there is something you can really do!
Ask Dr. Gerstenberg about this. Also, consider L.E.A.P. testing to see
if your favorite foods may actually be harming you.
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER with or without HYPERACTIVITY
MANY have discovered that medication helps. They DO chemically
restrain, as they are designed to do. Wouldn't it be a "miracle" to see
that change withOUT medications. L.E.A.P. testing can give some science
to the old adage "If you would stop giving your child wheat or red food
coloring, s/he would be able to focus." A VERY structured home program
is a MUST for these individuals, which must also include both positive
and negative reinforcements. Typically, it is the parents who need to
be more consistent with performance expectations.
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