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Jun 29

Chelation Therapy May Hold The Key To Treating Eye Disease: Is It A Cure For Blindness?



Although chelation therapy for prevention and treatment of degenerative circulatory diseases is practiced by hundreds of medical doctors in the USA and Europe, it remains controversial, inasmuch as it is misunderstood, its use being grossly under investigated by mainstream medicine except in treating a narrow range of conditions such as lead and other heavy metal toxicity or acute hypercalcaemia (increased calcium levels in the blood). Ironically, it was the medical use of chelation therapy in removing toxic metals which first led to the discovery of its hugely beneficial ‘side-effects’ of dramatically enhanced circulatory function. Those doctors who have examined chelation therapy in action and who have seen its outstanding results in preventing and reversing so many degenerative diseases, usually change rapidly from critics to supporters of this essentially safe system.

It is not uncommon for a course of chelation therapy to result in improved eyesight. Chelation therapy has been used successfully in the specific treatment of various eye conditions, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Of these applications, the most frequent has been in relation to AMD. This may be, first, because AMD is quite common; and secondly, because in most cases of AMD there are few alternative medical treatments available. The literature on the use of chelation therapy is not extensive. However, a number of chelation therapy physicians have reported measurable improvements in AMD patient’s eyesight following chelation therapy.

IV infusion of the chelating agent, EDTA, together with certain vitamins has two biochemical reactions. The first reaction is the elimination of excess oxidizing free radical activity, brought about by the removal of certain heavy metals in the body which are catalysts for free radicals. Free radicals are a major cause of arterial disease, leading to impaired blood circulation.

The second reaction is thought to be redistribution of calcium and calcium deposits and ectopic deposits. Both of these reactions improve cellular respiration. It is not surprising therefore, that chelation therapy can result in arresting or partially reversing AMD. It should be noted that the beneficial effects of chelation therapy in relation to AMD occur slowly and require 30 or more infusions over a period of months. While chelation therapy is proceeding, care must be taken to ensure that patients receive adequate mineral and vitamin supplementation. In addition, clinical examinations should be performed regularly to ensure that normal kidney function is maintained. Quantitative ophthalmic measurements should be taken prior to treatment and progress followed to record changes.

In summary, chelation therapy has been found to alleviate and in some cases even reverse the onset of macular degeneration. The consistency of case histories indicates that patients should be informed of chelation therapy as an option as soon as AMD is suspected or diagnosed. For more information on chelation therapy or for a referral to a physician who practices chelation therapy, contact the American College for Advancement in Medicine through their website at: http://www.acam.org

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Jun 28

Is the Diet Solution Program Truly Effective?



Nutritionist Isabel De Los Rios has come up with a diet program that had been given positive review by many fitness experts. The question, though, is if the Diet Solution Program really works. Many diet programs have had some marketing campaigns before saying that those who have tried dieting before but failed will already succeed through this program.

However, one thing that dieters would want to know about the Diet Solution is that there is not a program at all. Unlike other programs, the dieter does not have to follow strict rules when it comes to the things to eat or the time to eat them.

What is being promoted by other weight loss programs may not be effective because what works for someone may not work for another at all. Since we are all different – body types and fitness needs – the weight loss programs in the market are not a guarantee that one can lose unwanted pounds right away.

With the Diet Solution Program that was developed by Isabel De Los Rios, the person will first have to learn what his or her body type is. He or she will also have to know his or her metabolic type before continuing with the diet program. With this, one can formulate the weight loss plan that is truly suited to his or her body.

So, you see, the Diet Solution is unlike any other weight loss program in the market since it allows you to customize your plan according to how it should suit you and your body.

With the help of Isabel De Los Rios’ book, you will also have a chance to find out more about the things that you can do to get healthy and not just those that will help you lose weight. If you are really determined, you can shed off unwanted pounds and live a healthier life with the Diet Solution Program.

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Jun 28

The cultural reaction to hair loss

I suppose if you go back to the days when men rose in the mornings and went out into the jungle or on to the plains to hunt for food, losing hair was a real problem. Just imagine the bright sun shining off the bald head. This beacon of light would frighten the game animals away faster than you could move downwind. It would be worse than dropping your spear or forgetting to bring your cudgel along, where the other members of the hunt could cover for you. But when your presence drives the potential food away. Now that’s a real problem. So they drive you out of the cave – no freeloaders allowed. You do your best to join the women in the gathering part of the survival exercise. Berries and roots are not disturbed by your lack of hair. In the end, you probably starve to death and this serves as a terrible warning to the other members of the tribe. Some of the men experiment with animal skins, hoping to invent baseball caps. Others try rubbing earth or other substances on to their scalps. At the very least, it all cuts down the glare factor.

It’s no different today. Were it not for the development of other skills which can be sold in exchange for food, all balding men would starve. This just leaves the other reaction. Women often see balding men as undesirable for breeding purposes. Who wants to have children with someone who may pass on the balding gene? It’s much kinder to let natural selection end these poor creatures and leave the human race stronger and more hairy as a result.

So men who see the first signs of premature male pattern balding slowly emerge must take action to preserve their credibility for breeding purposes. Other problems can be cured. Dental work can correct less than perfect teeth. Cosmetic surgery can remove excess fat and smooth away early wrinkles that might betray age. Style gurus can advise on clothes to wear. This just leaves the hair. Fortunately, the researchers had one of those lucky accidents. There’s this wonderful myth that scientists set out with a hypothesis, devise experiments and prove themselves brilliant. Ironically, there’s just as much discovered when experiments go hopelessly wrong. Bright-eyed and not defeated, they try to find the reason for their humiliation.

So it was with those scientists trying to find a way of treating prostate cancer. Imagine their surprise when the drug trials suddenly produced more hair on the heads of many participating men. After recovering from their Simpson “doh” moment, they realized they might have a money-spinner on their hands. Several trials later, the FDA was convinced and a license was issued. Propecia could be released on to world markets as the only drug to have been fully tested and approved by government regulators. It’s a great marketing strategy when you can tell the truth about your product. Too often in the past, marketers had to lie and cheat their customers, moving on to the next town quickly before the scam was discovered. This time, they really could say Propecia stops hair loss and hold their own heads up proudly.

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