Natural Rx Pharmacy and Wellness Center: November 2012

Green tea supplements prevent flu better than vaccination

Flu season is now in full swing and seasonal vaccinations are being pushed from every corner. Nonetheless, a recent clinical trial showed that green tea-based supplements reduced the risk of flu by 75%. This is far better than the 60% risk reduction recently reported in the Lancet for vaccinations. Given that green tea provides a host of other health benefits and none of the risks of injections, it would appear to be a far superior alternative to vaccination.

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Deadly new pertussis strain linked with whooping cough vaccine

Whooping cough (pertussis) has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. -- the highest in five decades. Considering a majority of those who contract the disease are vaccinated, the absurdity of the call for increased pertussis vaccinations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is yet another example of our broken medical system. Even more disturbing, scientists now suspect that vaccines are actually causing this upsurge in whooping cough -- contributing to mutations of the original bacterium into more virulent forms.

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Nutrition 101: Part 4 - Vitamins

Vitamins are essential for the body to be able to put the nutrients in food to use. Because vitamins are not produced by the body, we have to get them through the food that we also eat! Our bodies only need a certain amount of vitamins, which can be provided by eating reasonable amounts of foods that contain those vitamins. This certainly makes more sense to me than eating all kinds of refined, vitamin-depleted foods and then guzzling vitamin supplement pills to make up for it.

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Resources: Apple Pectin

APPLE PECTIN BENEFITS
at LiveStrong

APPLE PECTIN SIDE EFFECTS
at LiveStrong

FOODS CONTAINING APPLE PECTIN
at LiveStrong

DIGESTIVE BENEFITS OF APPLE PECTIN
at LiveStrong

Apple Pectin Helps Prevent Colorectal Cancer
at Natural News

Resources: Oat Bran

ALL ABOUT OAT BRAN NUTRITION INFORMATION
at LiveStrong

THE BENEFITS OF OAT BRAN
at LiveStrong

THE BENEFITS OF OAT BRAN
at LiveStrong

IS OAT BRAN GOOD FOR YOU?
at LiveStrong

IS OAT BRAN GOOD FOR YOU?
at LiveStrong

ALLERGY TO OAT BRAN
at LiveStrong

WHEAT BRAN VS. OAT BRAN
at LiveStrong

Resources: Psyllium husk

Psyllium husk (Plantago psyllium)
at Herb Wisdom

Psyllium husk powder
at Healthcare Information Directory

BENEFITS OF PSYLLIUM HUSKS VS. PSYLLIUM POWDER
at LiveStrong

ALL ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS OF PSYLLIUM
at LiveStrong

Satisfy Your Appetite and Become Regular with Psyllium Supplements in Smoothies
at Natural News

Keeping your colon clean
at Natural News

Benefit from the detoxification power of charcoal
at Natural News

Manage HIV and AIDS naturally - Colon health
at Natural News

Resources: Para-Amino Benzoid Acid

WHAT IS PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID?
at LiveStrong

FACTS ABOUT PARA AMINOBENZOIC ACID
at LiveStrong

What Are the Benefits of PABA in Nutrition?
at LiveStrong

FOOD SOURCES OF PABA
at LiveStrong

PABA & PREGNANCY
at LiveStrong

Resources: Echinacea

WebMD

Echinacea purpurea
at Herb Wisdom

Natural antibiotics
at Healthcare Information Directory

Immune system herbs
at Healthcare Information Directory

Echinacea benefits
at Healthcare Information Directory

SIDE EFFECTS OF ECHINACEA
at LiveStrong

ECHINACEA OVERDOSE REACTIONS
at LiveStrong

ALL ABOUT ECHINACEA
at LiveStrong

Resources: Kelp

Kelp Benefits
at Herb Wisdom

Kelp Possesses Great Nutritional Power
at Natural News

Benefits of Kelp
at LiveStrong

Effects of Kelp
at LiveStrong

Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
at WebMD

Resources: Ginseng (aka Panax ginseng)

Ginseng
at Herb Wisdom

ALL ABOUT KOREAN GINSENG
at LiveStrong

The Reason You are Sick and Tired may be Fatigued Adrenals, Part II
at Natural News

Ginseng Found Highly Effective for Weight Loss and Diabetes Control
at Natural News

Boost your energy naturally with these 'super' herbs
at Natural News

Resources: Gotu Kola

WebMD

Gotu kola (Hydrocotyle asiatica)
at Herb Wisdom

Gotu Kola Benefits
at LiveStrong

Is Gotu Kola Safe?
at LiveStrong

Discover the Benefits and Uses of Gotu Kola
at Natural News

Improve memory and increase vitality with Pennywort (also known as Gotu Kola, Pegaga or Centella)
at Natural News

Siberian Ginseng: The Almost Forgotten, Perfect Adaptogen and Energy Booster
at Natural News

Resources: Bioflavinoids

TYPES OF BIOFLAVONOIDS
at LiveStrong

ARE ONIONS REALLY A SUPER HEALTHY FOOD?
at LiveStrong

When you peel an orange, don't throw away the white part under the skin: Bioflavonoids help fight cancer and obesity
at Natural News

Citrus BioFlavonoids are a powerful defense against oxidative stress
at Natural News

How to Use Vitamin C for Adrenal Support
at Natural News

Luke's Personal Recommendations

The world is filled with medical remedies which allegedly improve health, but may do nothing to improve health or may even cause harm. With so many options available, and unknown risk, how can anyone find out what is safe and effective? You don't have to worry about that here.

I personally recommend the following items to help you improve your health. My expertise in pharmacy and alternative health care has helped gather the following health promoting items which actually work. I've tried them myself!

Resources: Plant enzymes

Healthcare Information Directory

Digestive Enzymes Supplements
at HID

All about bromelain
at LiveStrong

Allergic to Digestive Enzymes?
at LiveStrong

What makes food digestabale or not?
at LiveStrong

Bromelain In Pregnancy
at LiveStrong

Bromelain
at HID

Bromelain (Bromelin)
at WebMD

Pregnancy: Avoiding Papaya - Topic Overview
at WebMD

Papaya enzyme
at HID

What Are the Benefits of the Papaya Enzyme, Papain?
at LiveStrong

Amylase
at WebMD

AMYLASE ENZYME
at LiveStrong

Uses Of Trypsin
at LiveStrong

What Are The Functions Of Trypsin?
at LiveStrong

Lipase
at WebMD

Lipase enzyme
at HID

Lipase enzyme
at LiveStrong

Resources: Inositol

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE VITAMINS INOSITOL & CHOLINE?
at LiveStrong

ALL ABOUT INOSITOL
at LiveStrong

Stop obsessive compulsive behaviors with inositol
at Natural News

Inexpensive dietary supplement helps to prevent birth defects
at Natural News

Resources: Choline

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE VITAMINS INOSITOL & CHOLINE?
at LiveStrong

Resources: Lecithin

Lecithin Benefits
at Herb Wisdom

Ten tips for a spring detox to rejuvenate your liver
at Natural News

Dementia is Reversible, Part II: Natural Remedies
at Natural News

How to Detox Fluorides from Your Body
at Natural News

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EGG LECITHIN?
at LiveStrong

Resources: Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)

WebMD

Study says safflower oil helps prevent heart disease, reduce inflammation
at Natural News

Safflower data
at RxList

Resources: Montmorillonite

Benefit from the Healing Properties of Bentonite Clay
at Natural News

Clay Minerals Research
at California Earth Minerals

What Are the Medical Uses of Montmorillonite?
at Wise Geek

Living Clay: The Pathway to Elimination of Toxins
at Natural News

Alternative treatments dissolve cataracts, prevent their return, and help to avoid surgery
at Natural News

Media hoax exposed: Recent attack on vitamins a fabricated scare campaign

Caught yet again, the mainstream media has been exposed pulling off a juvenile, simplistic hoax that attempts to scare people away from good nutrition. To accomplish this hoax, they took a poorly-constructed "scientific" study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine which was itself based on erroneous conclusions (see below) and then blatantly misreported what the study data actually showed.

This journal is owned, not surprisingly, by the American Medical Association, which has a long and sordid history of openly attacking vitamins and nutrition, even to the point of committing crimes that violate federal law. Remember, the AMA has been found guilty of conspiracy in federal courts:

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Doctors' woeful lack of training about nutrition dooms millions to early graves

Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health and warding off illness. Nutrition can also play a pivotal role in healing illness of all kinds, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer - the three leading illnesses which cause deaths. It is thus shocking that our doctors - whom most people turn to for advice on diet and nutrition - receive little to no training on the subjects in medical schools.

If you "just asked your doctor" how many hours of training they received in medical school on diet and nutrition and they replied honestly, many of them would tell you "none at all." Most of the rest would say they received no more than a couple of hours training.

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Resources: Wheat Grass

WebMD

Scientists prove the healing effects of wheat grass juice and wheat grass extract at Natural News

Benefits of Wheat Grass
at Health Juicer

Myths about Wheat Grass
at Pines International

Resources: Soy

Soy Facts
at Soy Nutrition

Soy Science and Health
at Soy Nutrition

Hexane may be lurking in the soy protein found in popular food bars
at Natural News

Resources: Spirulina

Spirulina explained: Here's what you need to know about this healing superfood
at Natural News

Spirulina significantly aids allergy sufferers and improves exercise performance
at Natural News

Discover the radiation protective benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella
at Natural News

Spirulina and Chlorella Aid Heavy Metal Detox
at Natural News

Studies: Astragalus

Dr. Weil was right: Astragalus herb really helps fight the flu (influenza)
at Natural News

Astragalus, the unsung cancer fighter
at Natural News

Boost Your Immune System with Smoothies
at Natural News

Research Reveals that Certain Forms of Astragalus Contain Molecules that Reverse Aging
at Natural News

AIDS Breakthrough: Astragalus Root Could Replace HIV Drugs
at Natural News

[other resources]

Resources: Astragalus

National Center for Complementary and Altrenative Medicine

Astragalus membranaceus
at Herb Wisdom

Astragalus "super herb" protects, supports immune system function
at Natural News

Tune Up Your Immune System for Cold and Flu Season
at Natural News

Boost Your Immune System with Smoothies
at Natural News

[studies]

Studies: Olive Leaf

COPD Treatments: Alternative Measures Ease Symptoms
by Natural News

Natural fruits of the olive tree effectively lower blood pressure
by Natural News

Olive oil wins over red wine in life extending properties
by Natural News

[other resources]

Resources: Olive Leaf

Olive leaf (Olea europaea)
at Herb Wisdom

Discover the Amazing Benefits of the Olive Leaf
at Natural News

Fight seasonal colds and flu with Olive Leaf Extract
at Natural News

Fight Candida and Yeast with Natural Olive Leaf Extract
at Natural News

Olive leaf juice functions as natural antioxidant to help preserve foods, frying oils
at Natural News

Olive Oil Provides a Cure for Over Sixty Diseases
at Natural News

[studies]

Resources: Burdock Root

Burdock (Arctium)
at Herb Wisdom

Amazing herbs - Discover the benefits of burdock root
at Natural News

SAFETY OF BURDOCK ROOT
at Live Strong

Burdock and Acne
at Live Strong

Studies: Green Tea

Green tea supplements prevent flu better than vaccination at Natural News

Green tea catechins shown to shrink cancerous tumors in humans
at Natural News

Scientists discover green tea boosts brain cell production, aids memory
at Natural News

Proof that green tea reduces "bad" cholesterol levels
at Natural News

Study reveals green tea drinkers show less disability with age
at Natural News

Green tea consumption linked to improvements in total and LDL cholesterol
at Natural News

Resources: Green Tea

WebMD

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
at Herb Wisdom

Does green tea have caffeine? Seven things you need to know at Natural News

Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
at Fox News

Win the battle of the bulge with probiotics and green tea
at Natural News

[studies]

Resources: Cat's Claw

Cats Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
at Herb Wisdom

Cat's Claw
at National Center for Complementary and Altrenative Medicine

Discover the incredible healing properties of Cat's Claw
at Natural News

Cat's Claw Treats Cancer and Many Other Illnesses
at Natural News

Cat's Claw: Rainforest Plant Kills Cancer Cells and Provides Hope for Arthritis Relief
at Natural News

Alternate treatment for chronic acne sufferers
at Natural News

Breast Cancer Deception
at Natural News

Resources: Beta Glucan

Beta Glucan Research

Reishi Mushrooms
at Herb Wisdom

Beta Glucans for optimum health
at Natural News

Barley Beta-Glucan Fiber Lowers Coronary Heart Disease Risk
at Natural News

Treat cancer - Recent research shows natural combinations boost IV vitamin C
at Natural News

Mushrooms That Fight Cancer and Boost the Immune System
at Natural News

Resources: Ionic Trace Minerals

IONIC TRACE MINERALS
by Hope for Cancer

What Are the Benefits of Ionic Trace Minerals?
by Live Strong

Minerals and Human Health
by Trace Minerals Research

Studies: Aloe Vera

Aloe vera: a systematic review of its clinical effectiveness
at National Center for Biotechnology Information

ALOE VERA: A SHORT REVIEW
at National Center for Biotechnology Information

Aloe vera extract activity on human corneal cells
at National Center for Biotechnology Information

[other resources]

Resources: Aloe Vera

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
at Herb Wisdom

Discover the most versatile medicine in nature
at Natural News

Medical science embraces the healing power of aloe vera
at Natural News

Aloe vera helps reverse cancer and AIDS
at Natural News

Five ways to use Aloe Vera Gel for skincare
at Natural News

Aloe Vera Gel: Heal with the Band Aid of Mother Nature
at Natural News

Herbs Prevent Hair Loss: Lavender, Ginseng, Aloe Vera, Dong Quai
at Natural News

Hidden Secrets of Aloe Vera: Naturally Treat Acne and Many Other Skin Conditions
at Natural News

Aloe Vera Heals Burns and Digestion Problems
at Natural News

[studies]

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Simply print the PDF file at home and on your next visit show it at the counter when making a purchase.

Boost your Immune System

"Immune Defense" by Nu Choice Nutrition provides a boost to the immune system, and more. This alternative medicine remedy can substitute for a chemical-based off the shelf product. Take daily when symptoms appear. Help your body's natural defense system and give it additional strength to fend off a cold the natural way.

Immune Defense also aids digestion to help promote overall good health.

Immune Defense has a pleasant taste and has no artificial chemical additives. This product contains the following ingredients:

This product does NOT contain Yeast, Egg, or Fish products, or High Fructose Corn Syrup. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have other health conditions, please consult your physician before taking this product.

Medication errors: Cut your risk with these tips

By Mayo Clinic staff

Medication errors may sound harmless, but mistakes in prescribing, dispensing and administering medications injure more than 1 million people a year in the United States. Yet most medication errors can be prevented. How can you protect yourself and your family?

One of the best ways to reduce your risk of being harmed by medication errors is to take an active role in your health care. Learn about the medications you take — including possible side effects. Never hesitate to ask questions or share concerns with your doctor, pharmacist and other health care providers.

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In the News: Acupuncture for Chronic Pain

A recent NCCAM-funded study, employing individual patient data meta-analyses published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, provides the most rigorous evidence to date that acupuncture may be helpful for chronic pain. In addition, results from the study provide robust evidence that the effects of acupuncture on pain are attributable to two components. The larger component includes factors such as the patient’s belief that treatment will be effective, as well as placebo and other context effects. A smaller acupuncture-specific component involves such issues as the locations of specific needling points or depth of needling.

Although millions of Americans use acupuncture each year, often for chronic pain, there has been considerable controversy surrounding its value as a therapy and whether it is anything more than an elaborate placebo. Research exploring a number of possible mechanisms for acupuncture’s pain-relieving effects is ongoing.

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Using Dietary Supplements Wisely

Many people take in an effort to be well and stay healthy. With so many dietary supplements available and so many claims made about their health benefits, how can a consumer decide what's safe and effective? This fact sheet provides a general overview of dietary supplements, discusses safety considerations, and suggests sources for additional information.

Key Points

Federal regulations for dietary supplements are very different from those for prescription and over-the-counter drugs. For example, a dietary supplement manufacturer does not have to prove a product's safety and effectiveness before it is marketed.
If you are thinking about using a dietary supplement, first get information on it from reliable sources. Keep in mind that dietary supplements may interact with medications or other dietary supplements and may contain ingredients not listed on the label.
Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use, including dietary supplements. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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