In this day and age, where we know so much, it also seem we also know very little, particularly about what is being fed to us. In a recent article by published today in the L.A.Times (click here to read full article) I learned that ARSENIC, a poisonous substance, is added turkeys. Why you ask? So they "look better". The same substance used is banned in Europe. Why not here, in the land of the free? My guess is that cooporate greed had a hand in this.
The sad thing is that as a consumer, it's nearly impossible to know. Is this information beind disclosed? I don't know, I'll have to pay attention to the turkey packaging next time I'm in the store, but being a 35 year old man, and having bought my fair share of said birds, I know I didn't know about this.
How far will greed and vanity take us? It would be nice if this didn't happen on the first place.
I'm still in shock about this. One more thing to stay on top of.
Please read the article and pass it along to your loved ones.
Best and happy thanksgiving,
Dr. Eric - Santa Monica Chiropractor
310-993-8482
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
Here is a little info on CoEnzyme Q10!
Benefits: 1. Helps with heart disease.
2. Lowers Blood Pressure.
3. Helps prevent cholesterol from oxidizing.
4. Improving immunity.
5. Decrease gum disease.
6. Increased energy
7. Treating Cancer
How it Works: CoQ10 helps heart disease and blood pressure by being used to produce energy allowing the heart to become more efficient. CoQ10 can decrease LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and cloggin up the arteries. If taking a cholesterol lower drug, CoQ10 levels drop as well.
Sources: CoQ10 is found in oily fish, beef, organ meets, wheat germ, rice bran, and soy.
Recommendations: The average person eats 5 mg of CoQ10 per day. The recommended intake is between 30mg and 300mg per day.
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Benefits: 1. Helps with heart disease.
2. Lowers Blood Pressure.
3. Helps prevent cholesterol from oxidizing.
4. Improving immunity.
5. Decrease gum disease.
6. Increased energy
7. Treating Cancer
How it Works: CoQ10 helps heart disease and blood pressure by being used to produce energy allowing the heart to become more efficient. CoQ10 can decrease LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and cloggin up the arteries. If taking a cholesterol lower drug, CoQ10 levels drop as well.
Sources: CoQ10 is found in oily fish, beef, organ meets, wheat germ, rice bran, and soy.
Recommendations: The average person eats 5 mg of CoQ10 per day. The recommended intake is between 30mg and 300mg per day.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
What's in Pinapple's that can help with inflammation?
Pineapple's contain an enzyme called Bromelain. Here are some of the benefits of Bremelain:
Benefits: 1. Aids in reducing swelling.
2. Aids in recovering from athletic injuries.
3. May help with rheumatoid arthritis
Recommendations: The recommended intake of Bromelain is between 1,200 and 1,800 mg a day. Caution Bromelain should not be taken with Warfarin, Coumadine, asprin, Ginko, or high dosages of Vitamin E as it is also a blood thinner.
Bromelain is found in a great product from Germany called Wobenzym. Wobezym is one of the best researched nutritional supplents out there as it has been extensively tested and proven to work.
Wobenzym helps in tissue healing, and it aids in immune system function.
I carry only a few nutrition supplements in my office, and Wobenzym is one of them because of their solid research and excellent track record with my patients. If you are intersted in finding more about Wobenzym please call my office to set up a consultation.
Dr. Eric
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Benefits: 1. Aids in reducing swelling.
2. Aids in recovering from athletic injuries.
3. May help with rheumatoid arthritis
Recommendations: The recommended intake of Bromelain is between 1,200 and 1,800 mg a day. Caution Bromelain should not be taken with Warfarin, Coumadine, asprin, Ginko, or high dosages of Vitamin E as it is also a blood thinner.
Bromelain is found in a great product from Germany called Wobenzym. Wobezym is one of the best researched nutritional supplents out there as it has been extensively tested and proven to work.
Wobenzym helps in tissue healing, and it aids in immune system function.
I carry only a few nutrition supplements in my office, and Wobenzym is one of them because of their solid research and excellent track record with my patients. If you are intersted in finding more about Wobenzym please call my office to set up a consultation.
Dr. Eric
310-993-8482
www.drericnepo.com
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"your Santa Monica chiropractor"
Monday, November 1, 2010
Got Acid Reflux? Try this natural remedy!
It has been reported that chewing 2 to 3 ALMONDS after a meal can eliminate acid reflux. Try is and let us know if it works!
Dr. Eric
Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Can Vitamin C save your life?
Here is an amazing story of what Vitamin C can do. Please take a look at this amazing video, and read Dr. Mercolas commment on this.
WATCH VIDEO LINK
Dr Mercola's Link
Dr. Eric
Santa Monica Chiropractor
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WATCH VIDEO LINK
Dr Mercola's Link
Dr. Eric
Santa Monica Chiropractor
310-993-8482
www.drericnepo.com
Monday, October 25, 2010
Here they go again...
From page AA3 in the LA times today (10-25-10), even though the whooping cough vaccine wasn't tested in older people, the state says they should get it! SERIOUSLY? WHY? According to them, to protect the infants. Great way to scare people into getting something that they tell you has evidence of effectiveness or side effects since they didn't test for it. (but, get it anyways.... right?)
There are several proven things one can do to live a healthier life, but the "state" won't put a big article on the paper about it:
1. DO NOT (EVER) EAT JUNK FOOD: including: McDonalds, Jack in the Box, Carls Jr., or Taco Bell.
2. DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING WITH HFCS (high fructose corn syrup).
3. EAT PLENTY OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NON-PROCESSED MEATS AND FISH
4. GET PLENTY OF SUN (DO NOT WEAR SUNBLOCK) AND EXERCISE REGULARLY.
Start by doing this simple things and you are sure to improve your health.
Don't buy into the hype. Of the millions of people in the state, only 10 have died this year "allegedly" of whooping cough. That's a not significant enough to push a product that has not been tested on anyone!
Dr. Eric - out!
Santa Monica Chiropractor
www.drEricNepo.com
310-993-8482
There are several proven things one can do to live a healthier life, but the "state" won't put a big article on the paper about it:
1. DO NOT (EVER) EAT JUNK FOOD: including: McDonalds, Jack in the Box, Carls Jr., or Taco Bell.
2. DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING WITH HFCS (high fructose corn syrup).
3. EAT PLENTY OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NON-PROCESSED MEATS AND FISH
4. GET PLENTY OF SUN (DO NOT WEAR SUNBLOCK) AND EXERCISE REGULARLY.
Start by doing this simple things and you are sure to improve your health.
Don't buy into the hype. Of the millions of people in the state, only 10 have died this year "allegedly" of whooping cough. That's a not significant enough to push a product that has not been tested on anyone!
Dr. Eric - out!
Santa Monica Chiropractor
www.drEricNepo.com
310-993-8482
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Drugs that deplet nutrients
Dear Friends,
If you are taking over-the-counter or prescription medications you may be depleting nutrients from your body. Here is an interesting article from a chiropractic web magazine that everyone should read.
Helping Patients Replenish Nutrients Depleted By Common Prescription and OTC Medications
Dr. James Meschino practices in Toronto, Ontario. He can be contacted via his Web site: www.renaisante.com. For more information, including a brief biography, a printable version of this article and a link to previous articles, please visit his columnist page online: www.chiroweb.com/columnist/meschino.
The use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is extremely prevalent in North America and in most of the Western developed world. It is reported that 46 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug daily. In 2005, the Minnesota Board on Aging demonstrated that for individuals over the age of 65, 21 percent took five or more prescription drugs every day; 25 percent took three to four prescription drugs per day; 36 percent took one to two prescription drugs per day, while only 18 percent did not take any prescription drugs on a daily basis.
Although many natural-health practitioners do not have formal training in pharmacology, it is at the very least, important for these practitioners to be aware of the nutrient depletion that can result from the use of certain medications. Further, natural-health practitioners should advise patients on how to replenish the nutrient depletion associated with the drugs they are taking. What is evident from the information that follows is that taking a high-potency multiple vitamin enriched with antioxidants, a B-50 complex and 350-500 mg of calcium is an important consideration to counter drug-induced nutrient depletion, as well as being a cornerstone of wellness care for most adults. The following is a summary of nutrients depleted by commonly used drugs:
Laxatives are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin E
· Calcium
Antibiotics are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B1
· Vitamin B2
· Biotin
· Pantothenic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin E
· Vitamin K
· Potassium
· Magnesium
· Zinc
Cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Questran, Colestid and Atromid-S, are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin B12
· Beta-carotene
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin E
· Vitamin K
· Iron
Colchicine, used to treat gout, is associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin B12
· Folic Acid
· Iron
Prednisone and related steroid drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin D
· Zinc
· Magnesium
· Vitamin C
· Calcium
Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin K
· Iron
Antacid drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin B1
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Chromium
· Iron
Oral contraceptive drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Beta-carotene
· Vitamin B1
· Vitamin B6
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Biotin
· Pantothenic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Magnesium
· Zinc
Sedatives and barbiturates are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B2
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin D
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Pantothenic Acid
Estrogen-replacement therapy is associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B1
· Vitamin B2
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Biotin
· Pantothenic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Magnesium
Many anti-depressants are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B2
· Vitamin B6
· Calcium
· Magnesium
· Coenzyme Q10
Amphetamine and amphetamine-containing drugs are associated with the depletion of vitamin B1. Levodopa, used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, is associated with depletion of vitamin B6.
Many anti-convulsant drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Folic Acid
· Biotin
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin E
· Zinc
Digoxin (digitalis) is associated with depletion of vitamin B1. Indomethacin is also associated with depletion of vitamin B1.
Diuretic drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B1
· Calcium
· Potassium (thiazide drugs especially)
· Magnesium
· Zinc
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs, used for high blood pressure, are associated with depletion of zinc. Beta-blockers, also used in the treatment of high blood pressure, are associated with depletion of coenzyme Q10. Statin drugs (e.g., Lipitor), used in the treatment of high cholesterol, are associated with depletion of coenzyme Q10.
Resources
1. Bowman L. "51% of U.S. Adults Take 2 Pills or More a Day, Survey Reports." (Scripps Howard News Service). San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 17, 2001:A8.
2. Krogh CME, Ed. Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties, 25th ed. Ottawa: Canadian Pharmaceutical Assoc., 1990.
3. Pressman AH. Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status: A Working Manual. Management Enterprises, 1982.
4. Alpers DH, Clause RE, Stenson WF. Manual of Nutritional Therapeutics, 2nd ed. Little, Brown and Company, 1988.
5. Kreutler PA, Csajka-Nairns DM. Nutrition in Perspective, 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1987.
6. Long PJ, Shannon B. Focus on Nutrition Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1983.
7. Howard EJ. Health Risks. The Body Press, 1986.
8. Simone CB. Cancer and Nutrition, Revised and Expanded Edition. Avery Publishing Group, Inc, 1992.
9. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. January 1991;53(Suppl 1).
10. Rybacki JJ, Long JW. The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs. Harper Resource, 2001.
11. Kantner MM, et al. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. April 1990;22(2).
12. Shannon S. Diet for the Atomic Age. Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1987.
13. Reavley N. New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs. New York: M. Evans & Co. Inc., 1998.
14. Drugs That Deplete – Nutrients That Heal: A review of Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, 1999-2000. Life Extension Magazine, July 2000.
15. Langsjoen PH, Langsjoen AM. The clinical use of HMG CoA-reductase inhibitors and the associated depletion of coenzyme Q10: a review of animal and human publications. Biofactors, 2003;18(1-4):101-11.
Dynamic Chiropractic - January 29, 2008, Volume 26, Issue 03
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Dr. Eric
Bay Chiropractic and Rehab
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310-993-8482
Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
If you are taking over-the-counter or prescription medications you may be depleting nutrients from your body. Here is an interesting article from a chiropractic web magazine that everyone should read.
Helping Patients Replenish Nutrients Depleted By Common Prescription and OTC Medications
Dr. James Meschino practices in Toronto, Ontario. He can be contacted via his Web site: www.renaisante.com. For more information, including a brief biography, a printable version of this article and a link to previous articles, please visit his columnist page online: www.chiroweb.com/columnist/meschino.
The use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is extremely prevalent in North America and in most of the Western developed world. It is reported that 46 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug daily. In 2005, the Minnesota Board on Aging demonstrated that for individuals over the age of 65, 21 percent took five or more prescription drugs every day; 25 percent took three to four prescription drugs per day; 36 percent took one to two prescription drugs per day, while only 18 percent did not take any prescription drugs on a daily basis.
Although many natural-health practitioners do not have formal training in pharmacology, it is at the very least, important for these practitioners to be aware of the nutrient depletion that can result from the use of certain medications. Further, natural-health practitioners should advise patients on how to replenish the nutrient depletion associated with the drugs they are taking. What is evident from the information that follows is that taking a high-potency multiple vitamin enriched with antioxidants, a B-50 complex and 350-500 mg of calcium is an important consideration to counter drug-induced nutrient depletion, as well as being a cornerstone of wellness care for most adults. The following is a summary of nutrients depleted by commonly used drugs:
Laxatives are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin E
· Calcium
Antibiotics are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B1
· Vitamin B2
· Biotin
· Pantothenic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin E
· Vitamin K
· Potassium
· Magnesium
· Zinc
Cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Questran, Colestid and Atromid-S, are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin B12
· Beta-carotene
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin E
· Vitamin K
· Iron
Colchicine, used to treat gout, is associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin B12
· Folic Acid
· Iron
Prednisone and related steroid drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin D
· Zinc
· Magnesium
· Vitamin C
· Calcium
Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin K
· Iron
Antacid drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin B1
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Chromium
· Iron
Oral contraceptive drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Beta-carotene
· Vitamin B1
· Vitamin B6
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Biotin
· Pantothenic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Magnesium
· Zinc
Sedatives and barbiturates are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B2
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin D
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Pantothenic Acid
Estrogen-replacement therapy is associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B1
· Vitamin B2
· Folic Acid
· Vitamin B12
· Biotin
· Pantothenic Acid
· Vitamin C
· Magnesium
Many anti-depressants are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B2
· Vitamin B6
· Calcium
· Magnesium
· Coenzyme Q10
Amphetamine and amphetamine-containing drugs are associated with the depletion of vitamin B1. Levodopa, used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, is associated with depletion of vitamin B6.
Many anti-convulsant drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Folic Acid
· Biotin
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin E
· Zinc
Digoxin (digitalis) is associated with depletion of vitamin B1. Indomethacin is also associated with depletion of vitamin B1.
Diuretic drugs are associated with depletion of the following nutrients:
· Vitamin B1
· Calcium
· Potassium (thiazide drugs especially)
· Magnesium
· Zinc
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs, used for high blood pressure, are associated with depletion of zinc. Beta-blockers, also used in the treatment of high blood pressure, are associated with depletion of coenzyme Q10. Statin drugs (e.g., Lipitor), used in the treatment of high cholesterol, are associated with depletion of coenzyme Q10.
Resources
1. Bowman L. "51% of U.S. Adults Take 2 Pills or More a Day, Survey Reports." (Scripps Howard News Service). San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 17, 2001:A8.
2. Krogh CME, Ed. Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties, 25th ed. Ottawa: Canadian Pharmaceutical Assoc., 1990.
3. Pressman AH. Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status: A Working Manual. Management Enterprises, 1982.
4. Alpers DH, Clause RE, Stenson WF. Manual of Nutritional Therapeutics, 2nd ed. Little, Brown and Company, 1988.
5. Kreutler PA, Csajka-Nairns DM. Nutrition in Perspective, 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1987.
6. Long PJ, Shannon B. Focus on Nutrition Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1983.
7. Howard EJ. Health Risks. The Body Press, 1986.
8. Simone CB. Cancer and Nutrition, Revised and Expanded Edition. Avery Publishing Group, Inc, 1992.
9. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. January 1991;53(Suppl 1).
10. Rybacki JJ, Long JW. The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs. Harper Resource, 2001.
11. Kantner MM, et al. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. April 1990;22(2).
12. Shannon S. Diet for the Atomic Age. Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1987.
13. Reavley N. New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs. New York: M. Evans & Co. Inc., 1998.
14. Drugs That Deplete – Nutrients That Heal: A review of Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, 1999-2000. Life Extension Magazine, July 2000.
15. Langsjoen PH, Langsjoen AM. The clinical use of HMG CoA-reductase inhibitors and the associated depletion of coenzyme Q10: a review of animal and human publications. Biofactors, 2003;18(1-4):101-11.
Dynamic Chiropractic - January 29, 2008, Volume 26, Issue 03
Page printed from:
http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/26/03/17.html
Subscribe to thie blog or my facebook page for more health related bits!
Dr. Eric
Bay Chiropractic and Rehab
www.drEricNepo.com
310-993-8482
Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
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