The Truth About Bypass Surgery

It's almost comical how easily people are led to believe that something related to their health is good for them WHEN in reality its not !!! Do yourself a favor and check out this link on why bypass surgery is for the most part a dangerous waste of time.

http://heartattacknew.com/faq/should-i-risk-having-bypass-surgery/

The Truth About Available Brain Cancer Treatments From Dr. Burzynski

I am always amazed at how the wheels of health turn when it comes to non pharmaceutical approaches to treating cancer. Fortunately Dr. Burzynski has not given in to the FDA/Big Pharma attempts to stop his amazing antineoplastin therapies. Read below to learn more .....
http://www.anh-usa.org/fda-allows-final-phase-review-dr-burzynski/

The Truth About "The Mumps" Vaccine

Seeing as how we have learned that FLU VACCINES are pretty useless ...should we be surprised that its looking the same way for the MUMPS VACCINE ???

Please read the following article so you can better understand why !!!!

http://www.anh-usa.org/mumps-vaccine-proves-ineffective/

The Truth About Mammograms

I often wish I could live in a bubble or at least a world where things were actually as they appear........but until then I will continue to try and clearly understand whats in my best interest. Please take a look at this link to get a better picture about YET another misleading part of the health industry.

http://www.anh-usa.org/breast-cancer-industry-deceit/

The Truth About Vitamin Mineral Supplements Being A Waste Of Money

I am always amazed at how ignorant otherwise intelligent people sound when they start putting blanket statements on the vitamin/supplement industry. This is a prime example of why you should never believe what you read in the paper or see on T.V.

Alan R. Gaby, M.D.

Past president, American Holistic Medical Association; Expert in nutritional medicine

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Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Are Not a Waste of Money: Comments on a Widely-Publicized Editorial

On Dec. 17, there was widespread coverage in the news media of an editorial that appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine (Annals), under the title, "Enough is enough: stop wasting money on vitamin and mineral supplements."(1) The authors of the editorial concluded, "We believe that the case is closed -- supplementing the diet of well-nourished adults with (most) mineral or vitamin supplements has no clear benefit and might even be harmful. These vitamins should not be used for chronic disease prevention. Enough is enough." However, the editorial appears to be biased and to lack scholarship, as it is based on selective reporting and a superficial analysis of the vast and complex body research on the health effects of nutritional supplements.
The editorial focused mainly on three studies published in that issue of the Annals. The first study found that supplementing with large doses of vitamins and minerals after a heart attack reduced the recurrence rate of cardiovascular events (such as heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery) by 11 percent, compared with a placebo. (2) However, because this reduction was not statistically significant, the editorial concluded (incorrectly) that the treatment was ineffective. The failure to demonstrate that an effect is statistically significant is not the same as demonstrating the absence of an effect. The correct conclusion is that the nutritional supplement reduced the number of cardiovascular events by 11 percent, but because this reduction was not statistically significant, we are less than 95 percent certain that the effect was real (as opposed to being due to chance).
The second study in the Annals found that daily use of a low-potency multivitamin (Centrum Silver) for an average of 8.5 years had no effect on cognitive function in elderly men participating in the large Physicians' Health Study II. (3) However, two other recent double-blind trials (which were not mentioned in the editorial) found positive effects of vitamins. In one of those studies, daily supplementation with 400 mcg of folic acid and 100 mcg of vitamin B12 significantly improved cognitive function in elderly men. (4) The other study showed that daily supplementation with 800 mcg of folic acid, 500 mcg of vitamin B12, and 20 mg of vitamin B6 slowed the rate of brain atrophy in elderly individuals suffering from mild cognitive impairment. (5) There are two potentially important differences between these positive studies and the negative study cited in the editorial. One difference is that the amount of vitamin B12 in Centrum Silver (25 mcg) is much lower than the amount used in the positive studies (100 and 500 mcg, respectively). Loss of cognitive function is a well-known effect of vitamin B12 deficiency. Although all of the study supplements provided more than the Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin B12 (2.4 mcg per day), recent research has shown that many elderly people need unusually large amounts of this vitamin (500 mcg per day or more in some cases) to achieve optimal vitamin B12 nutritional status. (6) The other difference is that several aluminum-containing artificial coloring agents are present in Centrum Silver (FD&C Blue 2 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red 40 Aluminum Lake, and FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake), and these chemicals have the potential to adversely affect cognitive function. Artificial coloring agents are known to have negative effects on the behavior of children, (7) although these chemicals have not been well studied in adults. Moreover, there is evidence that long-term aluminum exposure can contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.(8) The ineffectiveness of a low-potency supplement that contains extraneous and potentially harmful additives does not negate the beneficial effects of higher-potency supplements reported in other trials.
The third Annals study discussed in the editorial was a review of research examining whether vitamin and mineral supplements can prevent heart disease or cancer. (9) The editorial stated there is "no clear evidence" that taking a multivitamin can prevent cancer. However, the research review that was cited in the editorial actually found a statistically significant 7 percent reduction in cancer incidence in men, and no effect in women. While further research is needed to understand why the results differed between men and women, the findings certainly do not warrant the conclusion that the case is closed and to stop wasting money on supplements. With respect to heart disease prevention, the research review focused on two large studies that failed to find a beneficial effect. In one of those studies, Centrum Silver was given to men participating in the Physicians' Health Study II (mentioned above). In the other study, five nutrients were given (zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and beta-carotene). In both of these studies, zinc was not properly balanced with copper. Copper deficiency causes cardiovascular disease in experimental animals, and supplementing with large doses of zinc has been shown to induce copper deficiency in humans. It is possible that taking a moderate amount of zinc (15 to 20 mg per day, as used in these studies) for many years would also decrease copper status. Considering that the average copper content of various foods has declined substantially since around 1940,(10) a further decrease in copper status from long-term zinc supplementation could adversely affect the cardiovascular system. The study that included five nutrients gave 20 mg of zinc per day with no copper for 7.5 years. Centrum Silver does contain copper, but for approximately 70 percent of the 11-year study, the form of copper in the product was cupric oxide, (11) which cannot be absorbed by humans. (12)
Multivitamin-mineral preparations have been shown in published research to have a wide range of benefits, including increasing energy and stress tolerance, improving pregnancy outcomes, decreasing infection rates, slowing bone loss, and improving cognitive function in schoolchildren. Some studies have also demonstrated protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer, although the evidence is conflicting. Furthermore, various individual nutrients or combinations of nutrients have been used successfully for the prevention and treatment of many other health conditions, including migraines, congestive heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, diabetes, and depression. (13)
Future research should attempt to understand the differences between studies that found positive results and those that did not, in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of nutritional supplements. Simply dismissing a vast body of research because the results are conflicting is not useful. The case regarding vitamins and minerals is far from closed, and the public is not well served by shallow interpretations of complex issues.
References:
1. Guallar E, et al. Enough is enough: stop wasting money on vitamin and
mineral supplements. Ann Intern Med 2013;159:850-851.
2. Lamas GA, et al. Oral high-dose multivitamins and minerals after myocardial infarction: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2013;159:797-804.
3. Grodstein F, et al. Long-term multivitamin supplementation and cognitive function in men: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2013;159:806-814.
4. Walker JG, et al. Oral folic acid and vitamin B-12 supplementation to prevent cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults with depressive symptoms - the Beyond Ageing Project: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2012;95:194-203.
5. Smith AD, et al. Homocysteine-lowering by B vitamins slows the rate of accelerated brain atrophy in mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2010;5(9):e12244.
6. Hill MH, et al. A vitamin B-12 supplement of 500 mcg/d for eight weeks does not normalize urinary methylmalonic acid or other biomarkers of vitamin B-12 status in elderly people with moderately poor vitamin B-12 status. J Nutr 2013;143:142-147.
7. McCann D, et al. Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2007;370:1560-1567.
8. Gaby AR. Alzheimer's disease. In Gaby AR, Nutritional Medicine. 2011; Concord, NH, chapter 278. www.doctorgaby.com.
9. Fortmann SP, et al. Vitamin and mineral supplements in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer: an update systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2013;159:824-834.
10. Worthington V. Nutritional quality of organic versus conventional fruits, vegetables, and grains. J Altern Complement Med 2001;7:161-173.
11. Personal communication, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, December 7, 2012.
12. Baker DH. Cupric oxide should not be used as a copper supplement for either animals or humans. J Nutr 1999;129:2278-2279.
13 Gaby AR, Nutritional Medicine. 2011; Concord, NH. www.doctorgaby.com.

The Truth About D-Mannose and Urinary Tract Infections

Most often when a woman develops a urinary tract infection......first course of treatment will be an anti-biotic.....finally proof to a better way to proceed with no chance of re-occurrence from getting caught in the anti-biotic cycle.

This study demonstrates that the sugar molecule, D-mannose is at least as effective as, and better tolerated than, a commonly used antibiotic for preventing recurrences of UTIs. The use of D-mannose for preventing and treating UTIs was pioneered some 20 years ago by Jonathan Wright, M.D. Although D-mannose has become popular in recent years, evidence of its efficacy was entirely anecdotal until the publication of the present study. For the treatment of an acute UTI, Wright recommends a dosage of 1 teaspoonful (about 2 g) for adults and 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful for children, dissolved in a glass of water or juice and repeated every 2 to 3 hours. For prevention of post-intercourse UTIs, the recommended dosage is 1 tablespoonful 1 hour prior to intercourse and again immediately afterwards.¹  D-Mannose is apparently not effective for UTIs caused by organisms other than E. coli. Because of its safety and low cost, D-mannose is a useful alternative to antibiotics for the prevention and treatment of UTIs caused by E. coli. 

It has generally been assumed that D-mannose works by preventing the adherence of pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli to uroepithelial cells. However, the concentration at which D-mannose exerts that effect is higher than what can be achieved in the urine after administration of the recommended dose. Moreover, once E. coli has adhered to the bladder wall, one could not necessarily expect that free D-mannose in the urine would successfully detach it from its cellular binding sites. Another possible explanation for the efficacy of D-mannose is its relationship to Tamm-Horsfall protein. This glycoprotein, which is produced by renal cells and excreted in the urine, plays a key role in the body's defense against UTIs. Tamm-Horsfall protein contains a large number of high-mannose structures, which appear to account for its infection-fighting activity.² It is possible that orally administered D-mannose works primarily by facilitating the synthesis or promoting the activation of Tamm-Horsfall protein.

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[1] Gaby AR. Nutritional Medicine, 2011, Concord NH, chapter 216. www.doctorgaby.com.

 

[2] Serafini-Cessi F, et al. N-Glycans carried by Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein have a crucial role in the defense against urinary tract diseases. Glycoconj J 2005;22:383-394.

The Truth About Vaccines From Another Source

Just in time for flu season which is like Christmas for pharmaceutical companies. A green light to push their poison with the help of doctors, health care administrators and school systems. The fear factor only works until people understand the TRUTH. Please see the link below and get caught up on the real science or lack there of coming from John Hopkins.

http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/Headline/influenza-virus-flu-vaccine-Peter-Doshi-Ph-D-/2013/05/16/id/504942

The Truth About Fish Oil And Prostate Health

Here we go again with the media spewing up mis-information about the safety of supplements. This one takes it to a new level by attacking fish oil....which when taken has shown so many positive benefits and at very high dosages. Please read below for the truth about fish oil !!!


CRN SAYS NEW STUDY ON
OMEGA-3 CONCLUSIONS ARE OVERBLOWN
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2013—In response to a new study, “Plasma Phospholipid Fatty
Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk in the SELECT Trial,” published yesterday online in the Journal
of the National Cancer Institute, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade
association representing the dietary supplement industry, today issued the following statement:
Statement by Duffy MacKay, N.D., vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, CRN:
“The numerous benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from foods (like salmon and sardines) and dietary
supplements are well-established for men and women in all stages of life—and this new study
does not change those recommendations about the importance of this nutrient. Hundreds of
studies over the past two decades have shown omega-3 fatty acids to have positive effects
associated with cardiovascular health, perinatal health, inflammation, cognitive function, or
cancer. Collectively, this body of research serves as the basis for numerous recommendations
from respected organizations, scientific boards and healthcare practitioners that Americans get
omega-3 fatty acids in their diets.
While we encourage researchers to continue to study omega-3 fatty acids with an open mind, it is
counterproductive when studying nutrition for researchers to promote their study as if it were the
only piece of research that counts. In this case in particular, it is especially disingenuous for the
researchers to make the kinds of assertions we’ve seen in the press, given their results are in stark
contrast to previous epidemiologic studies1 that not only demonstrate no correlation between
omega-3 consumption through fish and/or supplementation and the risk of prostate cancer, but in
many cases also showed a protective effect against prostate cancer.
Further, the researchers were quick to blame dietary supplements even though there is no
evidence that anybody in this study took fish oil dietary supplements. In fact, the study
demonstrates no cause and effect; it can only purport to show an association between higher
plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids and those whom the researchers advise had an increased
rate of prostate cancer.
One should also consider whether this study could have simply been measuring a biomarker
reflecting recent intake of fish or fish oil supplements in a group of high risk cancer patients that
had been told to increase their EPA and DHA levels, as compared to a group of non-cancer
patients that had not been told to consume more EPA and DHA. Plasma levels of EPA and DHA
reflect very recent intake and are considered a poor biomarker of long term omega-3 intake
especially when compared to red blood cell levels, which reflect medium term intake. A single
fish oil dose (or hearty serving of fish at lunch) results in >100 percent increase in plasma
omega-3 levels. So looking at plasma levels in healthy and sick people may only provide insight
into the recent habits of these individuals.
Additionally, the study’s conclusions are also limited by the fact that the study was not designed
to evaluate the question the researchers sought to confirm.
The American Heart Association, the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Institute of
Medicine’s Food Nutrition Board (IOM FNB) and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines all have current
policies advising Americans to eat more fatty fish to get the benefits of omega-3 fish oils. It is
highly unlikely this one study will change that advice. Omega-3s can also be obtained by taking
one of the many supplement products on the market. For those consumers who have concerns
about prostate cancer or other questions about omega-3 fatty acids, we recommend speaking with
your doctor or other healthcare practitioner.”

The Truth About Clinical Studies

I would highly recommend the book Tarnished Gold: The Sickness Of Evidence Based Medicine by  Steve Hickey PhD . This book takes apart the notion that clinical studies as done by pharmaceutical companies are the gold standard of testing. From the history of how they were developed by attorneys to offer legal protection to pharmaceutical companies to how you never see drugs against each other...only placebo( or nothing...it is better than doing nothing). It totally changed my view of how I look at medical and health information.

Here is a link on Amazon to buy and a short review :

http://www.amazon.com/Tarnished-Gold-Sickness-Evidence-based-Medicine/dp/1466397292

THe Truth About Red Meat and L-Carnitine Being Safe

 Yet another flawed study about red meat being dangerous and L-carnitine causing heart problems !!! If people would stop lumping all sources of meat together it would be clear that certain types are actually good for you. I have personally taken pretty high levels of carnitine and have more energy and a higher metabolism.......glad I dont listen to studies in the media too often :)


 http://www.anh-usa.org/latest-red-meat-study-doubly-flawed/

The Truth About Chelation And How Your FDA Wants To Keep You Sick

 It's a shame that the real results of an FDA study are kept from the public or significant benefits left out. The following link will give you a better idea of the slant that the medical community takes to keep people from getting good health care.



 http://www.agemed.org/AMMGejournal/April2013/MorrisChelationApr2013/tabid/892/language/en-US/Default.aspx

The Truth About ConsumerLab.com Testing

Many people follow the testing that Consumer Lab does as a good way to choose the quality companies over the poor ones. Well please read the following link to see how WRONG they have been. Score--Truth About Health 2 ....Dr Oz 0 :)


http://www.anh-usa.org/hyped-supplement-tests/

The Truth About Red Meat

A recent study produced by Harvard( used to be a place for knowledge) states the dangers of eating red meat. Check out this link to see the truth:

http://www.anh-usa.org/you-are-what-your-food-ate/

The Truth About Genetic Diseases

I hear people all the time state that they have health problems because its genetic. This is a common misconception and most people do not realize that they have options. Please read the following to help bring you up to speed on how to work with your genes.

IS GENETIC MAKEUP SET IN STONE?

Dr. Joe Katzinger consults as medical researcher and health writer with SaluGenencists, Inc. He earned his ND degree from Bastyr University, and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors of science in honor's biochemistry from Michigan State University.

ANSWER: One foundation of naturopathic medicine is the concept of personalized medicine: the matching of an individual's specific needs to the appropriate treatment. The complexity of each individual's unique biochemistry, environment, nutritional status and genetic background sometimes makes this a formidable challenge. Here, we'd like to discuss epigenetics, a relatively new but rapidly growing science which has the potential to bridge the gap between "nature and nurture," by identifying the overlap and the interactions between our genes and our environment, with the promise of tailoring treatments to a greater degree of specificity than ever before.

Epigenetics Defined

Initially coined to describe the "interaction of genes and 'other' yet unknown factors in the process of development," epigenetics is often defined as heritable changes in gene expression that are, unlike mutations, not attributable to alterations in the sequence of DNA.(1,2) In other words, although we often think of our genetic inheritance as fixed or unalterable, this is only partly true. Although the sequence of our DNA or genetic code is permanent, the programming of this code appears to be much more plastic. What is exciting is the possibility that this programming may be altered, and our basic genetic wiring is not necessarily set in stone. For example, although the code for a specific enzyme or protein is hardwired, the production of that enzyme (i.e., when it is "turned off or on") may be much more open to modification—in fact, epigenetic modifications may be the interface between our genes and our environment.

Although much of the epigenetic research done so far has concentrated on the importance of the in utero environment, intense efforts are now being focused toward modifying the epigenetic programming in adults, which was established early in life. And epigenetic modifications appear to be involved in a wide variety of illnesses, influencing susceptibility to cancer, autoimmune disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative diseases. Two of the predominant influences on the "epigenome" are nutrition, and exposure to environmental chemicals.

Nutrition and the Epigenome

Perhaps the most well-understood type of epigenetic modification is a process known as methylation. This is the addition of a chemical modifier (a methyl group) to the nucleotide bases, which comprise DNA, which essentially turns off the expression of that gene.(3) Methylation is a process, which is very much influenced by dietary factors, such as folic acid and B12. In a very dramatic example, pregnant mice prone to obesity and diabetes were supplemented with methionine, choline, folate and B12, nutrients known to be necessary for methylation. Not only did supplementation result in offspring with healthy weights, it also lowered the rates of diabetes, cancer and even changed their fur color.(4) These nutrients were shown to prevent the transgenerational amplification of obesity, which would otherwise occur over multiple generations.(5)

Transgenerational effects of diet have also been documented in humans. Investigators followed more than 200 individuals along with their parents and grandparents in northern Sweden. They documented longer survival and lower cardiovascular disease mortality if the fathers and possibly maternal grandmothers were exposed to a famine. A four-fold increase in the risk for diabetes mellitus mortality was found in children whose paternal grandfathers experienced food excess during the period just before puberty compared to those whose grandfathers experienced food scarcity.(6) This may help to explain why the increase in diabetes and obesity seems to be growing at such a rapid rate—in essence children are being programmed to be more prone to these metabolic disturbances because of the foods eaten by their parents, and this programming is amplified with each generation. But of course, that is the exciting potential of epigenetics as well. Epigenetic changes are reversible.

Several important studies have been done in monozygotic (identical) twins, which demonstrate that environmental influences do indeed modify epigenetic programming. In one of the first twin studies, the methylation patterns of 80 twins were examined. Researchers found that very young twins had nearly identical methylation patterns, but as they got older, greater differences were seen. In addition, twins that lived apart from one another also had larger differences in methylation patterns.(7) In a more recent study, nutritional and behavioral differences in twins were examined in relationship to macular degeneration. Researchers found that twins that were heavier smokers had more advanced signs of degeneration, as did those with lower intakes of vitamin D, betaine and methionine. These findings led the authors to conclude that dietary and lifestyle behaviors are responsible for the differences in macular degeneration seen between identical twins, likely due to their influences on epigenetic programming.(8) Similar findings from twins with systemic lupus erythematosus led authors to conclude that epigenetic changes may be critical to the development of autoimmune disease.(9) Interestingly, epigenetic regulation of the immune system may affect both autoimmunity and allergy, as a recent review suggests that the increase in childhood food allergies may be due to epigenetic influences.(10,11)

Environmental Chemicals and the Epigenome

In addition to dietary influences, modulation of the epigenome by exposure to environmental chemicals is gaining recognition. For example, in the same type of mice discussed above (those prone to obesity and diabetes), exposure of pregnant mice to bisphenol A (BPA, a chemical found in many plastics) was shown to change the methylation patterns of their offspring. Additionally, supplementing the mothers with folate or genistein blocked the deleterious effects of BPA.(12)

Epigenetic changes have been documented for exposure to a number of environmental chemicals, ranging from toxic metals to persistent organic pollutants to air pollution.(13) For example, lead exposure early in life changes the methylation of genes such as ß-amyloid precursor protein (APP) which persist throughout life. This is a predisposing factor for plaque development (such as seen in Alzheimer's disease) when challenged by another trigger, such as aging. The authors of this study concluded, "this model is not restricted to Pb [lead] and can be applied to nutritional deficiencies, stress, chemical exposure or any other perturbation that interferes with the epigenetic programming of gene expression."(14) A recent study of foundry workers found that exposure to air pollution caused widespread decreases in methylation, a similar finding in those with cancer and cardiovascular disease.(15-17) It appears that epigenetic programming may be an important mechanism by which environmental toxins cause disease.(18)

Conclusion

We still have a lot to learn about how epigenetic changes modify disease as well as functional outcomes, and how to induce desirable changes. We know that nutritional influences and environmental chemicals affect epigenetic programming, but that social and psychological factors also play an important role, and that the time in utero is the most critical for establishing life-long patterns.(19) It appears, however, that even adults can modify their gene expression, potentially improving overall health and reducing the risk of disease. Epigenetics holds much promise for identifying personalized therapies, which most closely address the underlying roots of both disease and health.

The research continues to grow documenting the importance of eating a nutrient dense diet and avoiding toxins—now we know this affects our health not only through biochemistry, but also through genetic activation/deactivation that can affect our progeny through generations. Epigenetics reminds us of the work of Hahnemann, who two centuries ago observed transgenerational effects caused by poor lifestyle choices (which he called miasms). His ideas were ridiculed at the time, but research is showing that this pioneer was insightful indeed.

References:

1. Szyf M. The implications of DNA methylation for toxicology: toward toxicomethylomics, the toxicology of DNA methylation. Toxicol Sci. 2011 Apr;120(2):235-55.

2. Hamilton JP. Epigenetics: principles and practice. Dig Dis. 2011;29(2):130-5.

3. McGowan PO, et al. Diet and the epigenetic (re)programming of phenotypic differences in behavior. Brain Res. 2008 Oct 27;1237:12-24.

4. Cooney CA, et al. Maternal methyl supplements in mice affect epigenetic variation and DNA methylation of offspring. J Nutr. 2002;132(8 Suppl):2393-2400S

5. Waterland RA, et al. Methyl donor supplementation prevents transgenerational amplification of obesity. Int J Obes (Lond). 2008 Sep;32(9):1373-9.

6. Kaati G, Bygren LO, Edvinsson S. Cardiovascular and diabetes mortality determined by nutrition during parents' and grandparents' slow growth period. Eur J Hum Genet. 2002 Nov;10(11):682-8.

7. Fraga MF, et al. Epigenetic differences arise during the lifetime of monozygotic twins. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Jul 26;102(30):10604-9.

8. Seddon JM, et al. Smoking, dietary betaine, methionine, and vitamin d in monozygotic twins with discordant macular degeneration: epigenetic implications. Ophthalmology. 2011 Jul;118(7):1386-94.

9. Javierre BM, et al. Changes in the pattern of DNA methylation associate with twin discordance in systemic lupus erythematosus. Genome Res. 2010 Feb;20(2):170-9.

10. Janson PC, et al. Epigenetics - the key to understand immune responses in health and disease. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2011 Jul;66 Suppl 1:72-4

11. Tan TH, et al. The role of genetics and environment in the rise of childhood food allergy. Clin Exp Allergy. 2011 Jul 19. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2011.03823.x. [Epub ahead of print]

12. Dolinoy DC, et al. Maternal nutrient supplementation counteracts bisphenol A-induced DNA hypomethylation in early development. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Aug 7;104(32):13056-61.

13. Baccarelli A, Bollati V. Epigenetics and environmental chemicals. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2009 Apr;21(2):243-51.

14. Zawia NH, Lahiri DK, Cardozo-Pelaez F. Epigenetics, oxidative stress, and Alzheimer disease. Free Radic Biol Med. 2009 May 1;46(9):1241-9.

15. Tarantini L, et al. Effects of particulate matter on genomic DNA methylation content and iNOS promoter methylation. Environ Health Perspect. 2009 Feb;117(2):217-22.

16. Kulis M, Esteller M. DNA methylation and cancer. Adv Genet. 2010;70:27-56.

17. Castro R, et al. Increased homocysteine and Sadenosylhomocysteine concentrations and DNA hypomethylation in vascular disease. Clin Chem. 2003 Aug;49(8):1292-6.

18. Bollati V, Baccarelli A. Environmental epigenetics. Heredity. 2010 Jul;105(1):105-12.

19. Szyf M, et al. Maternal care, the epigenome and phenotypic differences in behavior. Reprod Toxicol. 2007 Jul;24(1):9-19.

The Truth About Dr Oz

For all of the people out there that watch the Dr Oz show with the impression that he is a crusader for health, let's look at some real examples that may change your opinion. First off please look at the following link about his interest in vaccines. Then move on to his latest mistake on weight loss---Raspberry Ketones----studies done were on mice, gave the equivalent to 100grams a day in relation to human body weight( most supplements are 250-500mg). This would require a bottle a day to get a similar amount. The list just goes on with his misinformation.

Here is the vaccine link:
http://www.townsendletter.com/FebMarch2010/swine0210.html

The Truth About "The End Of Illness" another source of misinformation

I unfortunately saw David B Agus on the John Stewart show recently promoting his new book The End Of Illness. I intentionally leave off the MD from his name as the more he spoke the less he deserved to be noted for a designation that we attach to professionals  that try to improve the health of people. The beginning sounded ok as he spoke of using less drugs but then went on to say that vitamins are dangerous and quoted a vitamin E study that harmed the prostate. The Vitamin E used in this study can only be found at your local DRUG store like CVS as its synthetic like the rest of the drugs they sell. Natural vitamin E has been shown to provide many health related benefits and since we are going on 27 years with no deaths related to vitamins.....I have a hard time with such misinformation. Try going 27 minutes in the US without a drug reaction!

The Truth About Vaccines

How many people are forced to get flu shots for work each year? How many people are scared into giving their child a vaccination? If you are are one of the above mentioned or just want to learn more about the vaccination SCAM check out the following link:

http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v05n06.shtml

The Truth About Antibiotics In Your Food

It appears that while you were home enjoying the holidays, Big Pharma was hard at work with the FDA. This time they are taking off the restrictions for adding antibiotics into animal feed. Check out the following link to see the full picture.

http://www.anh-usa.org/big-farma-convinces-fda-to-take-a-dive/

The Truth About Mattresses

How many times do you wake up at night? Is it because your bed didnt do its job? Most beds dont provide the right amount of support, temperature control or motion control. Its also an unknown fact that most beds release gases and can cause respiratory and allergy problems. If you are not familiar with Natura World check out the following link. Nothing they make uses chemicals or releases gas. They offer 20 year warranties and dont require dust mite protection. I have never felt such a comfortable bed. Contact us if you have questions. 336-218-7099/ synhealth@yahoo.com

http://www.naturaworld.com/

The Truth About Energy

Most people relate energy to the effect they feel after a cup of coffee or some other form of stimulant. This is only synthetic energy. Easy come easy go! This type of energy hurts the adrenal glands and leaves you more tired than when you started. A few things that are basic to energy production are B-Vitamins, Coq10, L-carnitine, and Super Green foods. We have recently discovered a product(Unique Energy) that works to give you mental and physical energy without having the crash effect often felt with other products.This product is great for unfocused children as well as the adult that needs a boost. Check out the following link and let us know if you have more questions.336-218-7099/ synhealth@yahoo.com

http://www.synergyhealthlive.com/assets/Newsletters/May%2011.pdf