February 16, 2017 general

There are two ways to approach health issues. One, the most common, is to wait for symptoms and swallow whatever the doctor prescribes. The other approach is to assume control; do some research into a natural approach; and think about doing what makes the most sense. I heard from two folks who did just that.

Keith, had this to say: “Your book ‘Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec and Other Acid Blockers: What to Use to Relieve Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Gastric Ailments’ [LINK] has helped me immensely.  I was taking Nexium daily for the past few years and I always wanted to get off of the meds, but couldn’t figure it out.  After starting a routine with some of the supplements you recommended in your book (Dr. Ohhira’s probiotics, Nordic Naturals fish oil, Kyolic garlic drops, apple cider vinegar, Doctor’s Best multi-vitamin, and papaya enzyme tablets), I successfully phased out my usage of Nexium. I have now avoided taking Nexium altogether for over a month and my symptoms are certainly no worse than when I was taking Nexium and are possibly getting better as I’m experimenting what works for me.  I truly appreciate the insight your book provides, the dangers of staying on the meds and how to address my GERD.  Thank you again!”

Dave is the fellow I told you about at the very beginning of the radio show last week. He had reversed the hardening of his arteries and thereby avoided cardiovascular surgery. He also had the courage to share his approach with his physician! Although vitamin K₂ was the star of his story, he wanted to share with me the rest of what he is taking and how it helped and his natural approach. I am not saying that this recipe is for anyone else. It is just that it he gave it a lot of thought and it has worked for him. [Comments in these brackets are mine.] He said: “These are the OTC nutrients I’ve been taking which have caused the suddenly reduced plaques and the attendant findings of no stenosis in my carotid arteries.

Vit. A 8000 IU, one capsule by mouth daily.

Vit. D3 5000 IU, one capsule by mouth, BID. [BID means twice a day]

Vit. E 400 IU, one capsule by mouth, BID. [I recommend FamilE complex.]

Vit. C 500 mg, one tablet by mouth, BID.

Zinc 50 mg, one tablet . [Zinc oxide is poorly absorbed and it takes other co-factor minerals and nutrients as found in Molecular Multi. Zinc is very important for the elderly wanting to normalize thymus function.]

Magnesium 400 mg, one tablet. [In a highly absorbable form, a person can often need and take twice that. A cheaper form at high doses will give some folks a loose stool.]

Selenium 200 mcg, one tablet. [I recommend the form in Selenium Synergy. One capsule would be the normal dose.]

Turmeric / Curcumin 500 mg, one capsule by mouth, BID.

Vit. K₂ (MK7) w/nattokinase containing 275 amino acids, 100 mcg, one capsule by mouth, BID” [He did use Jarrow, now Vitacost.]

Dave went on to say: “It is very important to watch the trans fats.  I got a little lax and it showed up as plaque.  Not enough to cause stenosis, but you wouldn’t want to let it go because trans fats cause system wide inflammation and it can get out of hand very quickly.  K₂ and it’s amino acids are only part of the answer.  You must have a constant serum level of anti-inflammatories to help the cholesterol fight the inflammation.  My circulation has improved in both upper and lower extremities; you can really tell in the winter.  If you get a chance to talk to, or email Dr. Kate [author of Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox] please tell her thanks for saving my life.”

I am beyond thrilled when I receive news like these two gentlemen regarding ways to leverage a natural approach and were kind enough to send. It gives me a good reason to get up in the morning.