tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42551859057082829112024-03-12T16:04:03.670-06:00Conquering the Challenge of Chronic IllnessOur mission is to provide education and resources to those that desire optimum health through a holistic alternative approach which includes: proper nutrition and water, positive attitude, movement/exercise, avoidance of toxic chemicals, stress reduction and coping skills, spirituality, self-empowerment, research, new developments and alternative treatments.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-5520008009943599922011-10-26T08:55:00.000-06:002011-10-26T08:55:50.292-06:00Negative Field Magnetic TherapyDoctor Philpott Approved <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/popoma.html">POLAR POWER MAGNETS </a>"Negative Field" Magnetic Therapy Products. Dr Philpott is widely recognized as the worlds leading authoritiy on the use of biomagnets in magnetic therapy applications for pain relief, disease reversal and magnetic health enhancement. "I don't say that magnets healed you, you say that magnets healed you." William H. Philpott, M.D.<br />
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Forget everything you've ever read or heard about magnet therapy in the mainstream that didn't mention the importance of polarity! Polarity is the single most critical factor in the use and application of magnets to the body for healing! (biomagnetics) It is estimated that about 80% of all magnetic therapy products sold today are not proper polarity.<br />
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<b>WHAT MAGNETIC THERAPY DOES</b><br />
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The biological response to a static positive magnetic field is acid-hypoxia. The biological response to the static negative magnetic fieldis alkaline-hyperoxia. Positive magnetic field therapy is limited to brief exposure to stimulate neuronal and catabolic glandular functions. Positive magnetic field therapy should be under medical supervision due to the danger of prolonged application, producing acid-hypoxia.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/popoma.html">Negative magnetic field therapy</a> has a wide application in such things as cell differentiation, healing, production of adenosine triphosphateby oxidative phosphorylation and processing of toxins by oxidoreductase enzymes and resolution of calcium and amino acid insoluble deposits. <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/popoma.html">Negative magnetic field therapy</a> is not harmful and can effectively be used both under medical supervision and self-help application. Some of the values of magnetic therapy are:<br />
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•Enhanced sleep with its health-promoting value by production of melatonin.<br />
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•Enhanced healing by production of growth hormone.<br />
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•Energy production by virtue of oxidoreductase enzyme production of adenosine triphosphate and catalytic remnant magnetism.<br />
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•Detoxification by activation of oxidoreductase enzymes processing free radicals, acids, peroxides, alcohols and aldehydes.<br />
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•Pain resolution by replacing acid-hypoxia with alkaline-hyperoxia.<br />
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•Reversal of acid-hypoxia degenerative diseases by replacement of acid-hypoxia with alkaline-hyperoxia.<br />
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•Antibiotic effect for all types of human invading micro-organisms.<br />
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•Cancer remission by virtue of blocking the acid-dependent enzyme function producing ATP by fermentation.<br />
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•Resolution of calcium and amino acid insoluble deposits by maintaining alkalinization.<br />
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•Neuronal calming providing control over emotional, mental and seizure disorders. “Magnetic therapy has been observed to have the highest predictable results of any therapy I have observed in 40 years of medical practice. ”William H. Philpott, M.D.<br />
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ABOUT WILLIAM H. PHILPOTT, M.D. William H. Philpott, M.D. has specialty training and practice in psychiatry, neurology, electroencephalography, nutrition, environmental medicine and toxicology.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/popoma.html">JES Organics</a> became a source for the superb American Made Polar Power magnet therapy products because these products were recommended to our founder by her doctor for Lyme Disease and the associated health issues and for her husband's osteoporosis.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-42925615558750185582011-10-26T08:50:00.000-06:002011-10-26T08:50:03.212-06:00Adrenal Support<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Adrenal Support Formula</a> with 14 researched nutrients<br />
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Our product developers were assigned the task of developing the most advanced adrenal support product based on published research. After a thorough review of the literature, they formulated <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Energy Multi-Plex™</a> --- the total energy formula. A favorite among doctors and patients,<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html"> Energy Multi-Plex™</a> is a reasonably priced answer to many people's dreams of more energy.<br />
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“I have improved energy after supplementing with NT Factor Energy and <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Energy Multi-Plex</a>. Especially notable are the increased maximal sudden power, endurance, and ability to recover during exercise and also for the next day events - for example in distance bicycling on hilly roads and weight lifting and aerobic exercising at the Y.<br />
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These two Researched Nutritionals products were added to a thorough treatment program for a longer-term fatigue illness from tick borne infection complex illness in the later, more recent stages of therapy. I think the products address some of what we know about mitochondrial damage in the longer-term fatigue- like syndromes and look forward to discussing this further with others interested in increased energy. I have no conflicts of interest in my dialogues regarding Researched Nutritionals products.” --- H. Smith MD<br />
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Each bottle provides a one month supply of the following complexes and health benefits:<br />
Energymax™ Complex:<br />
Targeted blend of D-ribose, panax ginseng which<br />
• promotes healthy energy levels by raising the level of the body’s energy fuel, ATP<br />
• supports healthy cognitive performance<br />
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MuscularEnergy™ Complex:<br />
Combination of malic acid and rhodiola rosea which<br />
• plays a key role in energy producing Kreb’s Cycle<br />
• has an adaptogenic affect to support physical activity<br />
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Mitrochondria Energizer™ Complex:<br />
Powerful duo of acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha lipoic acid which<br />
• acts as a catalyst for ATP production in mitochondria<br />
• improves mitochondrial function while promoting healthy cognitive function<br />
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Metabolism Plus™ Complex:<br />
Natural, non-stimulation blend of pyruvic acid and 7-Keto DHEA which<br />
• naturally increases, without artificial stimulation, resting metabolism<br />
• multiple studies<br />
show increased fat utilization (fat loss) as an energy source<br />
• promotes fat loss through thermogenesis<br />
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HeartStrong™ Complex:<br />
High potency Co Q10 and L-Taurine which <br />
• is used by the body to transform food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy on which the body runs<br />
• promotes healthy heart and gum tissue<br />
• modulates the immune system<br />
• promotes healthy heart beat and cell wall stability<br />
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Key Nutrient Blend:<br />
pantothenic acid, vitamin B-12, magnesium and potassium which<br />
• are essential nutrients involved in producing, transporting and releasing energy from fat<br />
• promotes healthy neuromuscular function and muscle contractionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-54764714994654495782011-10-26T08:46:00.000-06:002011-10-26T08:46:36.453-06:00Optimized Energy for Serious Mitochondrial Needs<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/atpfunewopen.html">ATP Fuel™ - NEW</a><br />
Optimized Energy for Serious Mitochondrial Needs<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/atpfunewopen.html">ATP Fuel™</a> is designed to support the Krebs Cycle of cellular energy production. The Krebs Cycle takes place inside the mitochondria or “power plant” of the cell and it is the body’s primary energy producer.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/atpfunewopen.html">ATP Fuel™</a> offers the top three energy nutrients and cofactors synergistically combined for maximum mitochondrial performance and energy production:<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/ntfactorenergy.html">NT Factor Energy™</a><br />
NADH <br />
CoQ10<br />
<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/atpfunewopen.html"> ATP Fuel™</a> starts with the base of our highly acclaimed NT Factor Energy™, and adds the two other well-researched energy producing nutrients, NADH and CoQ10 into one convenient and power-producing formula. Plus ATP Fuel™ is available in capsules.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/ntfactorenergy.html">NT Factor Energy™- </a>to repair mitochondrial membranes NT Factor Energy™ was developed as a phospholipid delivery system to repair mitochondrial membranes that have been compromised due to acute and/or long-term health challenges.<br />
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Mitochondrial membranes contain their own DNA. If these membranes are damaged and not able to self-repair, they rely on healthy cells to donate their phospholipids. However, if there is a cascading impact of damaged cells splitting, the end result is a less than optimal energy level.<br />
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The product's efficacy is based on our proprietary method of extracting and stabilizing the phospholipids, and delivering them intact in the lower intestine for proper absorption. Phospholipids are very unstable and often oxidize in the manufacturing process or in the digestive tract before they can be presented for absorption in the lower intestine. After we stabilize the phospholipids, we wrap them in probiotics and prebiotics. Next, we add minerals and other nutrients to assist in the Krebs Energy Cycle and absorption. When the capsule reaches the lower intestine, the pre and probiotics are released first to promote a healthy flora. We follow this with the release of the <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/ntfactorenergy.html">NT Factor</a> portion, whose matrix very closely matches that of the gastro intestinal mucosa. As these phospholipids are transported from cell to cell, they are absorbed into the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes --- allowing the mitochondria to provide its natural and healthy level of energy.<br />
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A healthy mitochondrial membrane:<br />
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allows more nutrients into the mitochondria to support the Krebs Cycle of energy production<br />
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is essential for the electron transport chain to efficiently produce healthy levels of ATP<br />
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promotes healthier (reduced) level of oxidative stress<br />
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NADH - to convert food into energy<br />
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NADH is the reduced (electron- energy rich) coenzyme form of vitamin B3 or B-Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. This "reducing" power (its ability to donate electrons) is what drives ATP production.<br />
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NADH is fundamental in the chemical process of converting the food we eat into cellular energy. Each unit of NADH creates three units of ATP (the body's energy fuel).<br />
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Studies conducted in Europe indicated that NADH promotes healthy energy levels and emotional balance.<br />
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NADH is notoriously unstable. As part of our proprietary formula, we stabilize our NADH with chlorophyll, followed by microencapsulation process to resist gastric acids.<br />
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Coenzyme Q10 - for <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/atpfunewopen.html">ATP energy production</a><br />
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound found naturally in the energy-producing center of the cell known as the mitochondria. CoQ10 is involved in the making of ATP. <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/atpfunewopen.html">ATP</a> serves as the cell's major energy source and drives a number of biological processes including muscle contraction and the production of protein. CoQ10 also works as an antioxidant.<br />
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CoQ10 promotes healthy energy levels, enhances the immune system, and acts as an antioxidant. A growing body of research suggests that using coenzyme Q10 supplements alone or in combination with other drug therapies and nutritional supplements supports the body’s health in promoting a healthy heart, promoting healthy periodontal (gum) condition, and in supporting cognitive and nerve health.*<br />
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Mitochondria - what are they & why are they so important? Mitochondria are the primary energy producers in the body. The typical cell contains an average of 1,000 mitochondria. Given that there are 10 to the 13th power cells in a healthy adult, healthy and productive mitochondria are critical to maintain the body's energy and resilience.<br />
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Recent studies have shown the importance to maintaining healthy MTDNA, the DNA which resides inside the mitochondria. Unlike standard DNA which has histones and introns to protect it from free radical damage, the mitochondrial DNA does not have this protective mechanism so it is much more exposed and more susceptible to oxidative damage (ROS or reactive oxidative stress). And since mitochondrial cell division takes place approximately every five to six days and replicates the damage existing in the old cells, the damaged MTDNA spreads rapidly. This is what eventually depletes the patient's energy level and may lead to abnormal cellular formation.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-45068309423391787472011-05-05T09:25:00.000-06:002011-05-05T09:25:50.604-06:00<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio™ with CardioPerform™</a></b><br><br />
<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">Medical Food with Bioenergy Ribose, L-Carnitine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Malic Acid and Magnesium </a></b> GET ALL THE GREAT INGREDIENTS OF BIOENERGY CORVALENM PLUS MORE!<br />
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<b>Special Dietary Usefulness as a Medical Food</b><br><br />
Under a physician’s direction, <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio™ </a> may have special dietary usefulness for individuals suffering from energy-draining conditions, such as heart disease, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Lyme disease. Published research has also shown D-Ribose effective in extending endurance exercise & increasing exercise tolerance, and muscle recovery from high intensity exercise.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio™ </a> has been designed to support serious energy needs of patients. The product has been formulated with CardioPerform™, a potent blend of L-carnitine (transports fuel into the heart to be burned as energy) and Acetyl L-carnitine (improves heart & brain health, protecting against oxidative damage), plus the patented form of <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">D-Ribose</a>, malic acid and magnesium gluconate to optimize energy production and synthesis. <br />
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Published research shows our patented form of <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">D-ribose</a> may be an effective adjunct in promoting cardiovascular, skeletal muscle, and neurological health. With heart patients, D-ribose has been found effective in restoring energy, improving ventilatory efficiency, oxygen uptake, stroke volume, diastolic function, physical performance, and quality of life. In neuromuscular disease, D-ribose helps to reduce pain, overcome fatigue, increase exercise tolerance, and help patients live more normal, active lives. <br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio</a>™'s magnesium gluconate and malic acid help your body use energy more efficiently. Your cells use magnesium in over 300 enzyme reactions, and it distributes energy evenly throughout the cell so it is available when and where it is needed. Malic Acid helps your mitochondria recycle the energy you have, maximizing cellular energy output. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">D-Ribose</a> Research Highlights</b><br><br />
Cardiovascular Function: Scientific and clinical studies have repeatedly shown that our patented D-Ribose can restore energy and improve function in ischemic, hypoxic, and failing hearts. Oxygen deprivation causes hearts to use energy faster than it can be replaced through normal processes of tissue energy turnover. The result is a depletion of cellular energy reserves translating to a loss of heart function. <br />
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Mid-study results of an ongoing double blind, crossover trial with congestive heart failure patients were recently reported. Results showed conclusively that when patients were given ribose (15 grams per day for three weeks) they had improved diastolic heart function, increased physical function score and enhanced quality of life score. Echocardiographic studies of these patients showed that ribose administration enhanced relaxation of the left ventricle and improved the efficiency of filling from the left atrium. No such improvements were found during placebo administration (3). <br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio</a>™ increases cardiac energy to help fuel the heart. For patients, this can mean more energy and a higher quality of life. <br />
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<b>Sports Nutrition:</b> <br>In skeletal muscle, high-intensity exercise can lead to a loss of up to 26% of cellular adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. One consequence of this energy drain is an increase in free radicals in affected muscle. Free radicals attack cell and mitochondrial membranes and can destroy the genetic material that helps muscle tissues synthesize proteins. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio</a>™ helps in three ways:</b> <br><b>First</b>, if enough ribose is present in the cell or the circulating blood, energy compounds can be saved, or salvaged, before they wash out of the cell and are lost. <br><b>Second</b>, ribose accelerates energy synthesis, so if energy compounds are lost, they can be quickly replaced. <br><b>Finally</b>, by keeping the energy compounds in the cell, RibosCardio™ reduces free radical formation and preserves the energy the tissue needs to make proteins essential for maintaining muscle health and performance. This energy improvement has been shown to increased performance over time. <br>A study published in the journal, Current Therapeutic Research, showed that male recreational bodybuilders experienced a significant improvement in both muscular endurance (20% increase over the four weeks versus a 12% for the placebo group) and muscular endurance (3.2% increase over the four weeks versus a 1.7% for the placebo group) following 28 days of our patented <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">D-Ribose </a>supplementation(1). <br />
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<b>Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:</b><br> The muscle in patients with FMS and CFS is generally severely energy starved. This lack of energy leads to a number of physiological reactions within the muscle cell, ending in debilitating fatigue, muscle pain, soreness, and stiffness. By increasing the energy level in affected muscle, our patented <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">D-Ribose </a>helps patients overcome fatigue, and lessens the pain associated with their conditions. <br />
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<b>Jar Size:</b><br> 421 grams (15 oz) 28 day supply<br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br><br />
<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/birilaclmaac.html">RibosCardio™</a> may be taken with other foods approved for your diet. Add one level scoop (two and 1/2 teaspoonfuls) to 4-8 ounces of your favorite juice, stir briskly and drink. As an alternative, sprinkle on cereal, fruit or applesauce. <br />
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<b>Dosage:</b><br><br />
Normal dosage is twice daily. Up to 4 doses per day may be taken as needed. If moderate to severe symptoms are present (as frequently seen in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome) it is recommended that at least three doses per day be taken for the first two weeks before reducing dosage to twice per day. For best results, all doses should be taken no later than 3:00PM. Continued use is required to maintain the benefits of RibosCardio™. <br />
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<b>Source:</b><br><br />
Ribose is a fermentation process. The initial source is corn syrup. However, as the product is processed, all traces of corn are removed. <br />
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Cautions:<br />
Insulin-dependent diabetics, pregnant women or patients with elevated uric acid levels should consult their physician before use. <br />
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<b>Research Papers </b><br><br />
1) Van Gammeren D, D Falk, J Antonio. The Effects of Four Weeks of Ribose Supplementation on Body Composition and Exercise Performance, Current Therapeutics Research 2002;63(8):486-495. <br />
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2) Jacob E. Teitelbaum, MD, CA Johnson, JA St.Cyr MD,PhD. Effective Treatment Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia With D-Ribose J Alt Comp Med, 2006;12(6):857-862. <br />
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3) White Paper: D-Ribose in Congestive Heart Failure and Ischemic Disease Bioenergy Life Sciences.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-61649611794824860212011-05-05T09:14:00.000-06:002011-05-05T09:14:34.756-06:00Tri-Fortify™ Liposomal Glutathione<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/trligl.html">Tri-Fortify™ Liposomal Glutathione</a></b><br><br />
<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/trligl.html">Tri-Fortify™</a> provides the preferred reduced L-glutathione, the major intracellular antioxidant essential for detoxification in the body, in an absorbable liposomal delivery system. The unique liposome structure allows it to combine effectively with the body's natural fluids and penetrate its protective membranes, bypassing the digestive system and directly entering the blood stream. By avoiding the process of digestion, nutrient absorption and utilization is much quicker and more complete. To improve patient compliance, we have modified the pH to reduce the strong sulfur taste and smell, without affecting efficacy. Although not gone completely, the sulfur is less pronounced. <br />
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<b>Bolsters Antioxidant Action</b><br><br />
Glutathione is a tri-peptide composed of the three amino acids: L-glutamic acid, L-cysteine and L-glycine. It is known as the master antioxidant because it recycles other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E. <br />
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As glutathione exists within the cells, it is in a prime position to neutralize free radicals, which can build up in cells and cause damage. The strong antioxidant effect of glutathione helps keep cells running smoothly. <br />
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<b>Promotes Detoxification</b><br><br />
Glutathione also helps the liver remove chemicals that are foreign (xenobiotics) to the body, such as drugs and pollutants. The highest amounts of glutathione are found in the liver and kidneys, which are responsible for the removal of toxic components. Glutathione possesses the unique ability to bind to toxins, heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides - and helps the body excrete these substances in either urine or bile. <br />
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Glutathione is also present in high amounts in the lung lining. It protects against airborne pollutants, and in the intestinal lining, where it bars the absorption of industrial chemicals. <br />
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<b>Fortifies Immune System</b><br><br />
<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/trligl.html">Glutathione</a> is required to maintain the normal function of the immune system. It plays a critical role in the proper function of white blood cells, including T cell lymphocytes and the multiplication of lymphocytes (the cells that mediate specific immunity). <br />
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Adequate function of white blood cells is essential in mounting an effective immune response. Many chronically ill patients have depleted levels of glutathione. <br />
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<b>Suggested Use:</b><br><br />
Adults should take 1 teaspoon daily in water or juice before breakfast. Additional doses may be taken before other meals as well.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-23460446748300308092011-05-05T09:06:00.000-06:002011-05-05T09:06:56.087-06:00Soothe & Relaxx™ Soft Tissue & Stress Support<b>Soft tissue, joint & muscle support with <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Relaxx™ Complex </a>to calm the mind</b><br> 180 capsules<br />
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<b>Special Dietary Usefulness:</b> <br> Under a physician’s direction, <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Soothe & Relaxx™</a> may have special dietary usefulness for individuals suffering from fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses with soft tissue, joint and muscle pain.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Soothe & Relaxx™</a> was developed to meet the combination of needs that many chronically ill patients experience: pain and anxiety. The product addresses pain as a result of soft tissue or joint injury and the concomitant anxiety often associated with long-term health issues. The <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Relaxx™ Complex </a>is designed to take the edge off versus being a sedating micro-formula. This is a favorite of patients who feel the benefit fairly quickly.<br />
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<b>Each bottle provides a one month supply of the following complexes and health benefits:</b> <br />
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<b>Pro Joint Soothers™:</b><br> Proprietary blend of glucosamine sulfate, MSM, chrondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid which supports connective tissue, lubricates joints, promotes joint resilience, elasticity and overall strength. <br />
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<b>ExInflame™ Complex:</b><br> Proprietary blend of White Willow Bark, Boswellin, Curcumin Extract, Holy Basil which promotes a healthy inflammation response. <br />
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<b>Muscle & Leg Calmer™:</b><br> Proprietary blend of magnesium hydroxide and malic acid which calms muscle contractions and relaxes the body's muscles. <br />
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<b>Relaxx™ Complex:</b><br> Proprietary blend of 5HTP, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Passion Flower, German Chamomile which relaxes & calms the mind, and promotes healthy sleep patterns. <br />
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<b>Suggested Use:</b> <br><br />
As a dietary supplement, take two capsules three times per day or as directed by your health care professional.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-42548446887753754782011-05-05T08:59:00.000-06:002011-05-05T08:59:39.895-06:00Energy Multi-Plex - Adrenal Support Formula<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Adrenal Support Formula</a> with 14 researched nutrients</b><br />
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Our product developers were assigned the task of developing the most advanced adrenal support product based on published research. After a thorough review of the literature, they formulated <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Energy Multi-Plex™</a> --- the total energy formula. A favorite among doctors and patients, <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Energy Multi-Plex™ </a>is a reasonably priced answer to many people's dreams of more energy.<br />
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“I have improved energy after supplementing with <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">NT Factor Energy</a> and <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/enmu.html">Energy Multi-Plex</a>. Especially notable are the increased maximal sudden power, endurance, and ability to recover during exercise and also for the next day events - for example in distance bicycling on hilly roads and weight lifting and aerobic exercising at the Y. <br />
<br />
These two Researched Nutritionals products were added to a thorough treatment program for a longer-term fatigue illness from tick borne infection complex illness in the later, more recent stages of therapy. I think the products address some of what we know about mitochondrial damage in the longer-term fatigue- like syndromes and look forward to discussing this further with others interested in increased energy. I have no conflicts of interest in my dialogues regarding Researched Nutritionals products.” --- H. Smith MD <br />
<br />
Each bottle provides a one month supply of the following complexes and health benefits:<br><br />
<b>Energymax™ Complex:</b><br>Targeted blend of D-ribose, panax ginseng which<br><br />
• promotes healthy energy levels by raising the level of the body’s energy fuel, ATP<br> <br />
• supports healthy cognitive performance <br />
<br />
<b>MuscularEnergy™ Complex:</b><br>Combination of malic acid and rhodiola rosea which<br> <br />
• plays a key role in energy producing Kreb’s Cycle<br> <br />
• has an adaptogenic affect to support physical activity <br />
<br />
<b>Mitrochondria Energizer™ Complex:</b><br>Powerful duo of acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha lipoic acid which<br> <br />
• acts as a catalyst for ATP production in mitochondria<br> <br />
• improves mitochondrial function while promoting healthy cognitive function <br />
<br />
<b>Metabolism Plus™ Complex:</b><br>Natural, non-stimulation blend of pyruvic acid and 7-Keto DHEA which<br> <br />
• naturally increases, without artificial stimulation, resting metabolism<br><br />
• multiple studies<br> show increased fat utilization (fat loss) as an energy source<br> <br />
• promotes fat loss through thermogenesis <br />
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<b>HeartStrong™ Complex:</b><br>High potency Co Q10 and L-Taurine which <br><br />
• is used by the body to transform food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy on which the body runs<br> <br />
• promotes healthy heart and gum tissue<br> <br />
• modulates the immune system<br> <br />
• promotes healthy heart beat and cell wall stability <br />
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<b>Key Nutrient Blend:</b><br> pantothenic acid, vitamin B-12, magnesium and potassium which<br><br />
• are essential nutrients involved in producing, transporting and releasing energy from fat<br> <br />
• promotes healthy neuromuscular function and muscle contractions <br />
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<b>Suggested Use</b><br><br />
As a dietary supplement, take three capsules per day (at one time or throughout the day) or as directed by your healthcare professional.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-34565020584337465262011-05-05T08:53:00.000-06:002011-05-05T08:53:50.739-06:00Relieve pain and discomfort naturally with Deep Tissue Muscle BalmRelieve pain and discomfort naturally with <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/cobapaea.html">Deep Tissue Muscle Balm</a>. Loaded with natural pain relieving ingredients. 4 oz. tin. (Available without Emu Oil upon request).<br />
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Testimonials:<br />
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Properities:<br />
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Arnica: Pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits. Great for bruises, sprains, soreness, swelling and for the relief of muscle and joint pain.<br />
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Basil: Weak nervous conditions, tension, stress, muscular spasm, uplifting, stimulates blood circulation. Helps with headaches, sinus congestion, migraines, sore muscles. Pain reliever, rheumatoid arthritis. Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic. Do not use if pregnant.<br />
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Black Pepper: Analgesic, anti-microbial, antispasmodic, tonic, bruises, warms, arthritis, muscle aches, pain, poor muscle tone, stiffness, rheumatism, good for before and after sports. Increases circulation, dilates local blood flow.<br />
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Calendula: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, useful for bruises, soothes skin, inflammations. Avoid during pregnancy.<br />
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Camphor Oil: Helps ease bruises, inflammation, and pains.<br />
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Capsicum: regular application over one to six weeks can help ease inflammation and block pain signals from traveling to the brain<br />
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Chamomile, Roman and German: Anti-inflammatory effect, relieves cramps and spasms. Pain relieving, sedative, Analgesic action eases arthritis, low back pain and muscle pain, rheumatism, sprains, and inflamed joints.<br />
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Cinnamon: Aches, pains, arthritis, analgesic. Relaxes tight muscles, eases painful joints, increases circulation. Avoid during pregnancy and with children.<br />
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Citronella: Scent is very relaxing, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. Used for pain, rheumatism and arthritis.<br />
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Clove bud oil: Natural anesthetic to dull pain.<br />
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Emu Oil: Has been used for thousands of years by the Aborigines of Australia to reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis. Emu oil has been demonstrated to be the fastest and most penetrating oil, making it an excellent trans-dermal carrier for other added therapeutic ingredients. Emu oil has natural anti-inflammatory effects.<br />
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Eucalyptus: Muscular aches and pains, headaches, rheumatism. Do not use with very small children or with high blood pressure or epilepsy.<br />
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Everlasting: Used for pain relief, bruising, rheumatism and arthritis. Antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, lessens muscle pain and arthritis.<br />
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Frankincense: Rheumatism, exhaustion, stress, calming sedative effect. Anti-inflammatory.<br />
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Ginger: Rheumatism, arthritis, numbness, muscle fatigue, exhaustion, analgesic, reduces inflammation, headaches, aids lower back pain, sprains and injury.<br />
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Grapefruit: Muscle fatigue, stiffness, fluid retention, reduces headaches.<br />
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Helichrysum Oil: Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic<br />
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Juniper: Mental exhaustion, nervous tension, helps pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism. Increases circulation and reduces fluid retention.<br />
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Lavender: Rheumatism, headaches, migraine, arthritis, anxiety, tension, spasm, and relieves pain. Analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, calmative, sedative.<br />
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Lemongrass: calmative, Reduces headaches, rheumatism and nervousness. Avoid during pregnancy.<br />
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Marjoram: Analgesic and anti spasmodic.<br />
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Menthol: Active ingredient frequently used in topical products for aches and pains.<br />
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Methyl Salicylate: Topical analgesic - helps to relieve minor aches and pains temporarily.<br />
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Oregano: Muscle spasma and cramps, rheumatism, arthritis<br />
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Peppermint: Analgesic, headaches, migraines, fatigue, muscular pain, nerve pain. Cooling.<br />
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Petitgrain: Calming, anxiety, stress related conditions, has sedative effect. Antispasmodic.<br />
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Pine: Analgesic, joint pain, arthritis, and rheumatism.<br />
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Ravensara: Muscular pain and fatigue, neuromuscular problems, eases joint pain. Rub on tired muscles. strong analgesic.<br />
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Rosemary: Muscular pain, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular weakness, overwork, migraines, headaches, relieves tension. Especially good for muscles and nerves. Analgesic.<br />
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Spearmint: Anti-inflammatory, calming, refreshing to the skin and to muscles. Avoid during pregnancy.<br />
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Wintergreen: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic. Provides relief from swollen muscles and joints sciatica, or other types of nerve pain.<br />
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Vitamin E:natural preservativeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-87526675682907936892011-02-25T20:31:00.000-07:002011-02-25T20:31:59.799-07:00Corvalen & CorvalenM New Product LabelWe recently learned that Bioenergy is no longer selling these products directly to patients and have given up control of the distribution of these products to Douglas Laboratories. They have new packaging but this is still the same product as before when under Bioenergy. <a href="http://www.JESorganics.com">Corvalen Ribose </a>and <a href="http://www.JESorganics.com">CorvalenM</a> can still be purchased through <a href="http://www.JESorganics.com">health care practitioners</a> or on the <a href="http://www.JESorganics.com">internet</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-83667735928367323722010-06-22T21:08:00.000-06:002010-06-22T21:08:49.255-06:00Relief from FatigueBuy <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/buycoribi.html">Corvalen Ribose</a> at best lowest price FREE shipping.<br />
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The Role of C3a and C4a Complement Proteins in Chronic Lyme Disease<br />
by Ginger Savely, DNP<br />
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Readers of this publication are well aware of the controversies surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. When the disease is missed in its early, easier-to-treat stage, it goes on to become a complex, multi-system disease that eludes diagnosis, mimics many other diseases, and requires aggressive, long-term treatment. Because the testing methods for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases are insensitive, many true cases of infection go undetected. Even when the diseases are detected, the unreliability of the testing makes it difficult to track treatment progress and test for cure.<br />
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Work by Drs Stricker and Winger identified CD57 positive natural killer cells as immune markers that tend to be low in chronic Lyme patients and increase with clinical improvement. An earlier article that I wrote for this publication explained how the measurement of CD57+NK cells in the blood has helped Lyme-literate health care providers in making the diagnosis of Lyme disease when tests are inconclusive. It has also provided a convenient marker to assist in following treatment progress and determining treatment end. <br />
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Although the CD57 marker has been a helpful tool, it has not been without its problems. We don't yet understand what confounding variables can skew the results. Some very sick patients start out with normal or above-normal CD57 levels. Other patients' levels stay low and never increase with treatment, despite the fact that they are symptom-free and otherwise seem completely cured. There may be large day to day variation in the CD57 level as I observed in a study looking at twice daily blood draws over 3 days for both Lyme patients and well patients. The level can increase or decrease as much as 50% within the same day. So the CD57 level can be a useful marker for some patients but it is not always reliable and consistent.<br />
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Enter C3a and C4a, the new kids on the block in the world of Lyme diagnosis and treatment. The "C" in C3a and C4a stands for complement. Complement proteins work with antibodies to destroy pathogens. They activate immunity through control of inflammation, phagocytosis (ingestion of pathogens by white blood cells) and cell death by lysis (breaking of the cell membrane). There are about 30 of these complement proteins that circulate in the bloodstream making up complement "cascades", so called because activation of one protein initiates activation of the next, etc.<br />
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Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker and his colleagues published a study in 2008 reporting elevated C3a and C4a levels in acute Lyme disease. Many patients who contract Lyme disease do not develop the diagnostic "bull's eye rash", and Lyme tests are frequently negative shortly following a tick bite when prompt diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Shoemaker et al. suggested that elevated C3a and C4a levels can serve as early markers in the diagnosis of acute Lyme disease.<br />
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Because CD57+ NK cell levels are not always reliable markers for chronic Lyme, there is an ongoing search for new biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis of chronic, disseminated Lyme disease and to follow treatment progress. Dr. Stricker and I recently published a study in the Scandinavian Journal of Immunology comparing C3a and C4a levels of chronic Lyme patients to those of healthy controls, AIDS patients and patients with systemic lupus. The C3a complement protein level was normal in the AIDS patients, the healthy patients and the chronic Lyme patients. So, although C3a was shown to be elevated in a cohort of early, acute Lyme disease patients, it appears to be normal in chronic Lyme patients. <br />
In our study, only the systemic lupus patients had elevated levels of C3a. Other published studies have associated elevated C3a with autoimmunity as well. Therefore, the C3a may prove to be a useful marker in differentiating ongoing symptoms due to an autoimmune process versus an ongoing infectious process. <br />
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For purposes of our C3a/C4a study, Dr. Stricker divided the chronic Lyme patients into two groups: 1) those with primarily musculoskeletal symptoms (MSK) and 2) those with neurological symptoms severe enough to warrant treatment with intravenous antibiotics. Interestingly, C4a levels were significantly elevated in the MSK group, but only slightly (and not statistically significantly) elevated in the neurologic group. C4a levels were also elevated in the AIDS and systemic lupus groups, but not in the healthy controls. In Lyme patients with elevated C4a, the levels decreased in those who responded well to antibiotic treatment. Those patients who did not improve on antibiotics (more often than not, the severe neurological group) had no statistically significant reduction in their C4a levels. <br />
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Keep in mind that almost all chronic Lyme patients have some degree of neurological involvement. The neurological Lyme patients in the study who did not have elevated levels of C4a were those with severe cognitive dysfunction as evidenced by abnormal blood flow to areas of the brain noted on their SPECT brain scans. Examples of these patients are those who presented with symptoms mimicking Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients do not have cognitive deficits and, in fact, Lyme patients with this type of severe neurological presentation did have elevated C4a levels.<br />
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The normal range for the C4a is zero to 2830. In my chronically ill Lyme patients I have seen C4a levels as high as about 26,000. However, most of my patients start with a pre-treatment level between 6000 and 12,000. In the two years that I have been using the C4a test to track treatment progress, reduction in C4a levels has consistently correlated with clinical improvement.<br />
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Patients often ask if there are other medical conditions that may lower or raise the C3a and/or C4a. Both of these complement products may be increased in normal pregnancy and in certain types of vasculitis (an inflammatory condition that destroys blood vessels). C4a levels are elevated in adult insulin dependent diabetes. Those who suspect that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may actually be misdiagnosed Lyme disease may not be surprised to hear that C4a is also elevated in CFS patients. In fact the C4a is probably elevated in all sorts of infections, and therefore is not specific to Lyme. <br />
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If you would like your health care provider to order your C3a and C4a levels, it is extremely important that the tests be performed only at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center Laboratory in Denver. LabCorp has a contract with National Jewish and therefore your health care provider can order LabCorp tests # 840702 (C3a) and # 857334 (C4a). LabCorp uses two different send-out labs for the test and it is important to indicate that samples should be routed to National Jewish for most accurate results. Ask your health care provider to write on the requisition slip in large letters: "ACCESSIONING: C3a & C4a MUST BE ROUTED TO NATIONAL JEWISH". To find the LabCorp drawing station nearest you, go to www.labcorp.com and enter your city or zip code in the space provided in the lower left of the home page.<br />
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If your health care provider writes the ICD-9 (diagnostic) code of 279.3 (Immune dysregulation) on your LabCorp requisition slip, insurance will more than likely cover the C3a and C4a tests. However, if your insurance does not cover the tests, the prices are not prohibitive. Each of the tests cost $ 75.60 (valid as of 3-25-09). <br />
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Because most lab technicians are unfamiliar with the C3a and C4a tests, it is in your best interest to go to the LabCorp drawing station knowing exactly how your blood should be handled. This way you will be assured that your sample will arrive at the lab satisfactory for testing. The blood needs to be drawn into an EDTA tube ("lavender top") and immediately spun and separated. The plasma should be frozen right away and sent frozen to National Jewish.<br />
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The C4a is not as specific to chronic Lyme as the CD57+ level because it may be elevated in many types of infection, including other tick-borne diseases. However, in patients with known tick-borne infections, the C4a complement protein test can provide a useful way to determine initial degree of infection, to follow treatment progress and to aid in deciding upon treatment end. For more information about the C3a and C4a, please see the suggested readings below: <br />
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Shoemaker RC, Giclas PC, Crowder C, House D, Glovsky MM.Shoemaker, R. C., Giglas, P.C., Crowder, C., House, D. Glovsky, M.M. Complement split products C3a and C4a are early markers of acute lyme disease in tick bite patients in the United States. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 146(3), 255-261.<br />
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Stricker, R. B., Savely, V.R., Motanya, N.C. & Giglas, B.C. (2009). Complement split products C3a and C4a in chronic Lyme disease. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, 69(1), 64-69.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-72950347728481734382010-06-09T13:36:00.000-06:002010-06-09T13:36:03.665-06:00Reducing the symptoms of fibromyalgiaAccording to research published over the past few months, several different energy producing and antioxidant supplements might be beneficial for reducing the symptoms of fibromyalgia.<br />
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Soft tissue, joint & muscle support with <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Relaxx™ Complex </a>to calm the mind. (180 capsules)<br />
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Each bottle provides a one month supply of the following complexes and health benefits:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Pro Joint Soothers</a>™:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">ExInflame™ Complex</a>:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Muscle & Leg Calmer</a>™:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com/soresotistsu.html">Relaxx™ Complex</a>:</b><br />
Proprietary blend of 5HTP, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Passion Flower, German Chamomile which relaxes & calms the mind, and promotes healthy sleep patterns.<br />
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<b>Suggested Use: </b><br />
As a dietary supplement, take two capsules three times per day or as directed by your health care professional.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-2278458827119388792010-06-03T12:50:00.000-06:002010-06-03T12:50:41.207-06:00Lyme Disease & Common Co-Infections<b>Lyme Disease & Common Co-Infections</b><br />
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<b>Short Symptom List</b><br />
<b>Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella, and Ehrlichia</b><br />
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The following symptoms were excerpted from Diagnostic Hints And Treatment<br />
Guidelines For Lyme And Other Tick Borne Illnesses, by Joseph J. Burrascano Jr.,M.D. (Fourteenth Edition, November, 2002). Available online at www.ilads.org/burrascano_1102.html<br />
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<b>Borrelia</b><br />
(Borreliosis, neuroborreliosis; also known as Lyme Disease)<br />
Spread primarily though the bite of infected ticks that live on a wide range of mammalian species; secondary human-to-human transmission through semen, breast milk, and possibly in utero. <br />
**Bladder dysfunction<br />
**Burning or stabbing sensations<br />
**Cardiac impairment<br />
**Change in bowel function<br />
**Chest pain<br />
**Confusion<br />
**Depression<br />
**Difficulty thinking<br />
**Difficulty with concentration and reading<br />
**Difficulty with speech, writing<br />
**Difficulty finding words; name blocking<br />
**Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places<br />
**Disturbed sleep: too much, too little, fractionated, early awakening<br />
**Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity<br />
**Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol<br />
**Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity<br />
**Facial paralysis (Bell's palsy)<br />
**Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina<br />
**Forgetfulness<br />
**Headache<br />
**Heart block<br />
**Heart murmur<br />
**Heart palpitations<br />
**Heart valve prolapse<br />
**Increased motion sickness<br />
**Irritability<br />
**Irritable bladder<br />
**Joint pain or swelling<br />
**Lightheadedness<br />
**Mood swings<br />
**Muscle pain or cramps<br />
**Neck creaks & cracks<br />
**Neck stiffness, pain<br />
**Numbness<br />
**Pelvic pain<br />
**Poor attention<br />
**Poor balance<br />
**Poor short-term memory<br />
**Problem absorbing new information<br />
**Pulse skips<br />
**Rib soreness<br />
**Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido<br />
**Shooting pains<br />
**Shortness of breath; cough<br />
**Skin hypersensitivity<br />
**Sore throat<br />
**Stiffness of the joints or back<br />
**Swollen glands<br />
**Testicular pain<br />
**Tingling<br />
**Tremor<br />
**Twitching of the face or other muscles<br />
**Unavoidable need to sit or lay down<br />
**Unexplained breast pain<br />
**Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills or flushing<br />
**Unexplained hair loss<br />
**Unexplained menstrual irregularity'<br />
**Unexplained milk production<br />
**Unexplained weight loss or gain<br />
**Upset Stomach or abdominal pain<br />
**Vertigo<br />
**Wooziness<br />
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<b>Babesia</b> Babesiosis)<br />
Babesia is a protozoan spread by ticks, blood transfusion, and in utero. Despite there being 13 known forms to date, current testing only looks for two of them.<br />
**Air hunger<br />
**Cough<br />
**Fatigue<br />
**Fevers<br />
**Headache<br />
**Hemolysis<br />
**Imbalance without true vertigo<br />
**Mild encephalopathy<br />
**Shaking chills<br />
**Sweats<br />
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<b>Bartonella</b> (Bartonellosis, also known as cat scratch fever)<br />
Spread by bites from infected ticks and in utero<br />
**abnormal liver enzymes<br />
**encephalopathy<br />
**endocarditis<br />
**flu-like malaise<br />
**headache<br />
**hemolysis with anemia<br />
**hepatomegaly<br />
**high fever<br />
**immune deficiency<br />
**jaundice<br />
**lymphadenopathy<br />
**myalgias<br />
**myocarditis<br />
**papular or angiomatous rash<br />
**somnolence<br />
**sore throat<br />
**splenomegaly<br />
**weakened immune response<br />
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<b>Ehrlichia</b> (Ehrlichiosis)<br />
Bites from infected ticks<br />
**elevated liver enzymes<br />
**headaches<br />
**myalgias<br />
**ongoing fatigue<br />
**persistent leukopenia<br />
**thrombocytopenia<br />
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<b>Basic Information about Lyme Disease</b><br />
by The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society <br />
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1. Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a tick, and the disease is prevalent across the United States and throughout the world. Ticks know no borders and respect no boundaries. A patient's county of residence does not accurately reflect his or her Lyme disease risk because people travel, pets travel, and ticks travel. This creates a dynamic situation with many opportunities for exposure to Lyme disease for each individual. <br />
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2. Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis. The disease is caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochete) called Borrelia burgdorferi. The Lyme spirochete can cause infection of multiple organs and produce a wide range of symptoms. Case reports in the medical literature document the protean manifestations of Lyme disease, and familiarity with its varied presentations is key to recognizing disseminated disease. <br />
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3. Fewer than 50% of patients with Lyme disease recall a tick bite. In some studies this number is as low as 15% in culture-proven infection with the Lyme spirochete. <br />
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4. Fewer than 50% of patients with Lyme disease recall any rash. Although the erythema migrans (EM) or “bull’s-eye” rash is considered classic, it is not the most common dermatologic manifestation of early-localized Lyme infection. Atypical forms of this rash are seen far more commonly. It is important to know that the EM rash is pathognomonic of Lyme disease and requires no further verification prior to starting an appropriate course of antibiotic therapy. <br />
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5. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance criteria for Lyme disease were devised to track a narrow band of cases for epidemiologic purposes. As stated on the CDC website, the surveillance criteria were never intended to be used as diagnostic criteria, nor were they meant to define the entire scope of Lyme disease. <br />
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6. The ELISA screening test is unreliable. The test misses 35% of culture proven Lyme disease (only 65% sensitivity) and is unacceptable as the first step of a two-step screening protocol. By definition, a screening test should have at least 95% sensitivity. <br />
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7. Of patients with acute culture-proven Lyme disease, 20–30% remain seronegative on serial Western Blot sampling. Antibody titers also appear to decline over time; thus while the Western Blot may remain positive for months, it may not always be sensitive enough to detect chronic infection with the Lyme spirochete. For “epidemiological purposes” the CDC eliminated from the Western Blot analysis the reading of bands 31 and 34. These bands are so specific to Borrelia burgdorferi that they were chosen for vaccine development. Since a vaccine for Lyme disease is currently unavailable, however, a positive 31 or 34 band is highly indicative of Borrelia burgdorferi exposure. Yet these bands are not reported in commercial Lyme tests.<br />
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8. When used as part of a diagnostic evaluation for Lyme disease, the Western Blot should be performed by a laboratory that reads and reports all of the bands related to Borrelia burgdorferi. Laboratories that use FDA approved kits (for instance, the Mardx Marblot®) are restricted from reporting all of the bands, as they must abide by the rules of the manufacturer. These rules are set up in accordance with the CDCs surveillance criteria and increase the risk of false-negative results. The commercial kits may be useful for surveillance purposes, but they offer too little information to be useful in patient management. <br />
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9. There are 5 subspecies of Borrelia burgdorferi, over 100 strains in the US, and 300 strains worldwide. This diversity is thought to contribute to the antigenic variability of the spirochete and its ability to evade the immune system and antibiotic therapy, leading to chronic infection. <br />
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10. Testing for Babesia, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia and Bartonella (other tick-transmitted organisms) should be performed. The presence of co-infection with these organisms points to probable infection with the Lyme spirochete as well. If these coinfections are left untreated, their continued presence increases morbidity and prevents successful treatment of Lyme disease. <br />
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11. A preponderance of evidence indicates that active ongoing spirochetal infection with or without other tick-borne coinfections is the cause of the persistent symptoms in chronic Lyme disease. <br />
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12. There has never been a study demonstrating that 30 days of antibiotic treatment cures chronic Lyme disease. However there is a plethora of documentation in the US and European medical literature demonstrating by histology and culture techniques that short courses of antibiotic treatment fail to eradicate the Lyme spirochete. Short treatment courses have resulted in upwards of a 40% relapse rate, especially if treatment is delayed. <br />
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13. Most cases of chronic Lyme disease require an extended course of antibiotic therapy to achieve symptomatic relief. The return of symptoms and evidence of the continued presence of Borrelia burgdorferi indicates the need for further treatment. The very real consequences of untreated chronic persistent Lyme infection far outweigh the potential consequences of long-term antibiotic therapy. <br />
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14. Many patients with chronic Lyme disease require prolonged treatment until the patient is symptom-free. Relapses occur and retreatment may be required. There are no tests currently available to prove that the organism is eradicated or that the patient with chronic Lyme disease is cured.<br />
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15. Like syphilis in the 19th century, Lyme disease has been called the great imitator and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of rheumatologic and neurologic conditions, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, somatization disorder and any difficult-to-diagnose multi-system illness. <br />
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Disclaimer: The foregoing information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace or supersede patient care by a healthcare provider. If an individual suspects the presence of a tick-borne illness, that individual should consult a healthcare provider who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-10293287186596876442010-06-03T12:18:00.000-06:002010-06-03T12:18:42.383-06:00Distinct pattern of cognitive impairment noted in study of Lyme patientsDistinct pattern of cognitive impairment noted in study of Lyme patients<br />
by Marian Rissenberg, Ph.D. & Susan Chambers, M.D.<br />
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the Lyme Times, Vol. 20, January-March 1998, pp. 29 -32<br />
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1) Cognitive Characteristics of Chronic Lyme Encephalopathy<br />
On the basis of both a formal neuropsychological study of 49 patients (APA 5/96) and on clinical observation and comprehensive neuropsychological examination of well over 100 patients, a distinct pattern of cognitive impairment occurring chronic Lyme disease can be described. These patients consistently demonstrate deficits in directed, sustained and divided attention, planning and organization of responses, temporal ordering, verbal fluency, abstract reasoning, speed of processing, and motor programming. The overall pattern of intellectual impairment is not unlike that seen with diffuse brain injury, and it most often results in some degree of work-related disability.<br />
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Although performance is impaired on measures of cognitive functions associated with specific brain regions -- receptive and expressive language, visuospatial problem solving and memory -- the quality of performance is not suggestive of focal lesions in these areas. Rather, deficits are secondary to impairment of higher level integrative functions, likely mediated by complex neuronal systems. Specifically, the receptive language deficit is secondary to impaired auditory tracking and slowing of mental processing. The expressive language deficit is secondary to impaired word retrieval and response planning, The visuospatial problem solving deficit is secondary to impairment of mental flexibility, conceptualization and the ability to compare and contrast necessary in decision making. Finally, deficits on test of memory function are most often secondary to impairment of the encoding or initial processing of information, which depends on attention, and the retrieval of stored information. The storage of new information, or memory per se, is rarely impaired.<br />
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This pattern suggests that cognitive dysfunction in chronic Lyme, while expressed variably across individual patients, results from a common factor -- the breakdown of diffusely represented processes involving both integration and activation, and impacting primarily on attention and reasoning. The fluctuation of impairment over short periods of time suggest that a physiologic rather than a structural mechanism is responsible.<br />
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2) Neuropsychological deficits in chronic Lyme disease (A study presented at the annual meeting of The American Psychiatric Association , May 1996)<br />
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The neuro-psychological characteristics of 49 patients with Lyme disease were examined. The study set out to answer three questions: <br />
1) Do all patients with subjectively perceived cognitive dysfunction have measurable intellectual impairment on objective testing?<br />
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2) In those without measurable impairment, does depression account for the perception of cognitive dysfunction?<br />
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3) What is the nature of the cognitive impairment in Lyme disease when it does occur? <br />
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Subjects were patients seen consecutively between 1990 and 1994 in a private neuropsycological practice with complaints of cognitive dysfunction and a symptom complex consistent with Lyme disease. Diagnosis was based on former CDC criteria. Mean duration of illness, defined as the time from the onset of general symptoms to the neuro-psychological exam, was 4.7 years (range: 3.3 to 14 years). Mean age was 39.9 years (range: 21 to 58 years) from 18 to 60 years. Mean level of education was 15.3 years (range 12 to 20 years).<br />
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Subjects were interviewed and administered a comprehensive battery of tests, including the complete WAIS-R and WMS-R, and additional test of language, attention, reasoning, visuospatial processing and complex motor function. They also completed the Beck Depression Inventory and a symptom checklist. Tests were divided into seven groups based on the cognitive functions they are presumed to measure: Attention, Memory, Language, Visuospatial Processing, Reasoning, Verbal Fluency and Motor programming.<br />
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Subjects were grouped into three levels of impairment based on their neuropsychological performance: Intact (N=11; 22%), with no functions impaired, Moderate (N=31; 63%) with two functions impaired, and Severe (N=7; 14%) with three or more functions impaired. Subjects in the Severe group met diagnostic criteria for dementia. The correlation between depression and cognitive impairment was nonsignificant, but the trend was positive, rather that negative. Anxiety by self report was significantly greater in the impaired groups that the Intact group. Duration of illness was greater in the Severe group (nonsignificant).<br />
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Of the 38 subjects with cognitive impairment, deficits of attention were most common, occurring in 26 subjects (68%) Deficits of memory storage were least common, occurring in 8 subjects (21%), Motor, Verbal Fluency, Visuospatial, Language and Reasoning deficits occurred in 24, 26, 29, 36 and 36% of the subjects respectively.<br />
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3) Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Cognitive Impairment in Lyme Disease<br />
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Based on these findings and on patients' reports, two characteristics of Lyme Encephalopathy arise which provide insight as to possible neurophysiologic mechanisms: <br />
One, the nonfocal nature of the cognitive functions affected, and<br />
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Two, the subtle fluctuations and reportedly abrupt and global shifts in cognitive function from one day to another in a given patient. <br />
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Four broad categories of possible neurophysiologic mechanisms might be compatible with this pattern: <br />
1) Diffuse cerebral diffusion abnormalities -- Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scans of the brain in Lyme disease often display a diffuse pattern consistent with heterogeneous areas of hyperfusion and/or diminished neuronal metabolism. While vasodilators are often capable of reversing these abnormal patterns on SPECT scan, this reversal does not consistently correlate with a symptomatic improvement in cognitive function.<br />
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2) Alterations in cellular metabolism at the cortical level -- Evidence of alterations in neurotransmitter function is suggested by clinical evidence of cognitive improvement following treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) which appears to be independent of their antidepressant effect. Systematic studies of the impact of SSRI's on cognitive function, as well as the role of other transmitters, are required.<br />
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3) Neuro transmitter abnormalities (imbalances of synthesis and/or receptor activity) -- Neurotoxic substances may well play a role in Lyme Encephalopathy. given the neurotropic nature to Treponema pallidim , and the close parallel between syphilis and Lyme disease, it is possible that Borrelia burgdorferi could produce intracellular or extracellular neurotoxins which we have yet to identify.<br />
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4) Neurotoxic substances produced endogenously or possibly exogenously -- Endogenous neurotoxins have been identified as by-products of the humoral immune response. Among these is quinolinic acid, a product of the interleukin cascade system, which accumulates as a result of the humoral response to acute infectious agents and functions as a neuronal excitotoxin. As there are many similarities between Lyme Encephalopathy and the nonspecific mental dysfunction of acute systemic infections, such as influenza, it is quite possible that continue stimulation of production of quinolinic acid and other cytokines plays a role in the pathophysiology of Lyme encephalopathy. <br />
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4) Clinical Impressions and Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment in Chronic Lyme Disease <br />
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This study demonstrates that for the majority of chronic Lyme patients with cognitive complaints, there is in fact a measurable and significant decline in intellectual acuity. The nature and severity of the cognitive impairment is such that it interferes with all aspects of normal functioning: employment, home, marriage, social interactions, and general emotional well-being. Rather than the cognitive complaints being secondary to anxiety or depression, as is sometimes suspected, depression and anxiety increase with, and are apparently secondary to, cognitive impairment and the emotional and practical impact of a loss of competence. Thus, while patients with chronic Lyme disease can present a confusing and "psychiatric" picture to the clinician, it is important that their concerns be properly investigated and addressed.<br />
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Patients with Lyme encephalopathy complain of problems with memory and concentration, word retrieval, confusion, problems with thinking, "mental fogginess", a decline in job performance, difficulty with calculations, directions, and judgment. Decreased initiative, manifest as difficulty getting started with or following through with projects is often noted. Mood disturbance is common with complaints of irritability, explosiveness or "a short fuse," sadness, hopelessness or guilt, increased anxiety or mood swings. Sleep disturbance is also common, and can present as initial, middle or terminal insomnia or some combination of these. Fatigue is universal. Headache is common, and of course joint and muscle pain. Increased sensitivity to light and noise, visual disturbance, and tingling in the extremities are also common.<br />
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On interview patients with Lyme encephalopathy tend to be vague and disorganized in the presentation of the history of their illness. This is despite their close attention to their symptoms and having recounted them many times before. Although in most cases memory of discreet events - tests, dates, diagnoses, responses to medications -- is intact, the patient is unable to recall them spontaneously or organize them in temporal order. They may be unclear as to their chief complaint. They may completely lose track of what they were saying, sometimes repeatedly, or of what the question was. They may get off on a tangent and have trouble re-orienting themselves. Frequent prompting and refocusing will be necessary. beginning the interview with an open-ended question like "Tell me what the problem is" will allow these qualities to become clear.<br />
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Often patients with chronic Lyme disease will seem overly focused on their illness, or overly concerned with convincing the clinician that they are ill. The clinician may be tempted to interpret this as evidence of a primary psychiatric disorder. It is important to understand that the frustration many of these patients experience is real, and results from the general attitude of doubt toward Lyme disease as a serious and chronic illness, the invisibility of their symptoms, the difficulty in getting a definitive diagnosis and getting approval for extended treatment from insurance carries. Many have been accused of hypochondriasis or malingering. As with head injury, the patient may "look fin" though they are having difficulty with very basic work, social and day to day functioning.<br />
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The cognitive deficits in chronic Lyme disease involve primarily attention and arousal mechanisms. Patients have difficulty keeping track of external and internal events, retrieval of information from memory and with planning and sequencing, as occurs in attention deficit disorder. However their experience is different from that of ADD, in that rather than having the experience that there are many thoughts competing for attention, the Lyme patient has difficulty bringing any thought into clear focus. They experience difficulty thinking. One patient described it as the universe ending six inches from his face. He can't process information that is not immediately apparent, immediately experienced. Another said that when he tries to think about something, or figure something out, all he can do is repeat the question -- he can't get to the meaning. This is like the idea of "surface" versus "deep" processing in cognitive psychology. Reading a passage for typing errors would be surface processing, while reading for meaning is deep processing. One patient, a physician, described it as a "mental intention tremor" -- the more she tries to focus on something the more out of focus it becomes.<br />
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The clinician should proceed with empathy and reason. Specific cognitive complaints in previously high functioning individuals are unusual and indicative of serious illness, either psychiatric or neurologic. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation will most often differentiate the two.<br />
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Where the neuropsychological exam is normal or there is a significant psychiatric component, a psychiatric evaluation is advised. Psychiatric symptomatology is not uncommon in Lyme and the presence of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive symptoms, flat affect and so on may cloud the issue of significant cognitive decline. Both the cognitive and psychiatric symptoms would be expected to improve with antibiotic treatment in Lyme encephalopathy. However sometimes concurrent treatment with psychotropic medication is necessary.<br />
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Unfortunately for some patients significant cognitive impairment persists even after years of antibiotic treatment. These patients may never be able to return to their premorbid level of employment, or be gainfully employed at all. Cognitive remediation can help them learn strategies for improving memory and concentration and relieving stress. Support and advice in regard to living with a chronic condition is equally important. Strategies include reducing work hours when possible, taking regular rest periods during the day, limiting the number of outings in a week, and using a calendar to stay organized and structure their time.<br />
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5) Cognitive impairment in Lyme disease: specific functions and the impact or deficits <br />
1. Attention and mental tracking: includes directed and sustained attention: the ability to direct and maintain one's focus on a particular event or idea, whether in the environment or internally; and divided attention: the ability to simultaneously attend to two events, or dot two or more things at a time, or to retain awareness of one thing while doing another. <br />
Impact: difficulty functioning effectively in many situations, remembering what one was doing before a distraction, keeping track of conversation, taking notes while someone is speaking, remembering that someone is on hold or what you were about to say. <br />
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2. Memory: Retaining new information. <br />
Impact: secondary to impaired attention, slowing of processing and the retrieval of stored information, but not storage per se, a tendency to lose or forget things, miss appointments, repeat oneself. <br />
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3. Receptive language: understanding spoken or written language <br />
Impact: secondary to impaired attention and speed of processing, difficulty participating in meetings or social conversation, difficulty with reading comprehension. <br />
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4. Expressive language: Using spoken or written language to express ideas <br />
Impact: difficulty finding the right word, using the wrong word and not noticing, not being able to express oneself or communicate <br />
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5. Visuospatial Processing: Efficient scanning of the visual field, making sense of how things are related in space, visuospatial conceptualization and problem solving. <br />
Impact: a tendency to get lost, difficulty with reading comprehension. <br />
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6. Abstract reasoning: The ability to generalize from the particular, to identify the common factor between related concepts, to compare and contrast two things or ideas, to see the "big picture", to identify the critical factor in a situation, to anticipate consequences and make inferences regarding cause and effect. <br />
Impact: difficulty with decision making, planning, and problem solving. <br />
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7. Speed of mental and motor processing: the ability to think and respond quickly, critical to understanding speech which occurs at a fairly constant rate. <br />
Impact: difficulty understanding or keeping up a conversation, functioning in a timely manner in day to day situations, meeting deadlines.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-56298908973231257242010-05-29T15:20:00.000-06:002010-05-29T15:20:28.044-06:00Natural USDA Certified Organic Handcrafted Soaps<a href="http://www.jescollection.com/naorhaso.html"> Buy Natural USDA Certified Organic Handcrafted Soaps</a> (Advertisement)<br />
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i Commonweal Biomonitoring Resource Center (2005). Taking It All In: Documenting Chemical Pollution in Californians through Biomonitoring. Available online at http://www.commonweal.org/programs/download/TIAI_1205.pdf. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
Environmental Working Group (2006). Across Generations: Industrial Chemicals in Mothers and Daughters: The pollution we share and inherit. Available online at http://www.ewg.org/reports/generations/. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
Environmental Working Group (2005). Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns. Available online at: http://www.ewg.org/node/17686. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
Environmental Working Group (2003). Body Burden: The Pollution in People. Available online at: http://archive.ewg.org/reports/bodyburden1/. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
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ii Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2005). Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. Available online at http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/. Accessed December 23, 2008.<br />
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iii Calafat AM, Wong LY, Ye X, Reidy JA, Needham LL. Concentrations of the Sunscreen Agent, Benzophenone-3, in Residents of the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004. Environ Health Perspect 116:893–897 (2008).<br />
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iv Calafat AM, Ye X, Wong LY, Reidy JA, Needham LL. Urinary Concentrations of Triclosan in the U.S. Population: 2003–2004. Environmental Health Perspectives, 116:303–307 (2008).<br />
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v Silva MJ, Barr DB, Reidy JA, Malek NA, Hodge CC, Caudill SP, Brock JW, Needham LL, Calafat AM. “Urinary Levels of Seven Phthalate Metabolites in the U.S. Population from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2000,” Environmental Health Perspectives, 112(3): 331-338 (2004).<br />
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vi Sutton, R (2008). Teen Girls' Body Burden of Hormone-Altering Cosmetics Chemicals. Available online at http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens. Accessed October 10, 2008. <br />
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vii Commonweal and Breast Cancer Fund (2005). Taking It All In: Documenting Chemical Pollution in Californians through Biomonitoring. Available online at http://www.commonweal.org/programs/download/TIAI_1205.pdf. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
Environmental Working Group (2006). Across Generations: Industrial Chemicals in Mothers and Daughters: The pollution we share and inherit. Available online at http://www.ewg.org/reports/generations/. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
Environmental Working Group (2005). Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns. Available online at: http://www.ewg.org/node/17686. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
Environmental Working Group (2003). Body Burden: The Pollution in People. Available online at: http://archive.ewg.org/reports/bodyburden1/. Accessed August 19, 2008. <br />
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Parabens are used to prevent the growth of microbes in cosmetic products and can be absorbed through the skin, blood and digestive system (i). They have been found in biopsies from breast tumors (ii) at concentrations similar to those found in consumer products (iii). Parabens are found in nearly all urine samples from U.S. adults of a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds (iv). <br />
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Parabens are several distinct chemicals with similar a molecular structure. Four of these occur frequently in cosmetics: ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben. Methylparaben and propylparaben are the most common of these, each appearing in well over 10,000 of the 25,000 products in the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database. <br />
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Parabens appear mostly in personal care products that contain significant amounts of water, such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions and facial and shower cleansers and scrubs. While concentration limits are recommended for each paraben, these recommendations do not account for the use of multiple parabens in a single product or for exposure to parabens from several products by a single individual. <br />
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EWG's Skin Deep database, which compares cosmetic ingredients to over 50 international toxicity databases, indicates that parabens are linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and skin irritation (v). Since parabens are used to kill bacteria in water-based solutions, they inherently have some toxicity to cells (vi).<br />
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A 2004 UK study detected traces of five parabens in the breast cancer tumors of 19 out of 20 women studied (vii). This small study does not prove a causal relationship between parabens and breast cancer, but it is important because it detected the presence of intact parabens – unaltered by the body’s metabolism – which is an indication of the chemicals' ability to penetrate skin and remain in breast tissue. <br />
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Of greatest concern is that parabens are known to disrupt hormone function, an effect that is linked to increased risk of breast cancer and reproductive toxicity. Parabens mimic estrogen by binding to estrogen receptors on cells. They also increase the expression of genes usually regulated by estradiol (a form of estrogen); these genes cause human breast tumor cells to grow and multiply in cellular studies (viii). <br />
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Cosmetic manufacturers, particularly those in the natural/organic sector, are seeking effective alternatives to prevent microbial growth in personal care products. Another solution is to sell products with a shorter shelf life. Companies are testing new product formulations and have created preservative-free products with a shelf life of six months to one full year. For the products most people use daily – their favorite lotion, face wash or shampoo – products are likely to be used up before they would expire. <br />
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i Gray, J (2008). State of the Evidence: The Connection between Breast Cancer and the Environment. San Francisco, CA: The Breast Cancer Fund. <br />
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ii Daubre PD, Aljarrah A, Miller WR, Coldham NG, Sauer MJ, Pope GS (2004). Concentrations of parabens in human breast tumours. Journal of Applied Toxicology 24:5-13. <br />
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iii Rastogi SC, Schouten A, Dekruijf N, Weijland JW (1995). Contents of methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben and benzylparaben in cosmetic products. Contact Dermatits 32: 28-30. <br />
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iv Ye X, Bishop AM, Reidy JA, Needham LL, Calafat AM (2006). Parabens as urinary biomarkers of exposure in humans. Environmental Health Perspectives114: 1843-1846. <br />
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v Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Parabens. Available online: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=704450&refurl=%2Fproduct.php%3Fprod_id%3D17311%26. Accessed December 9, 2008.<br />
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Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Methylparaben. Available online: Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Parabens. Available online: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=704450&refurl=%2Fproduct.php%3Fprod_id%3D17311%26. Accessed December 9, 2008. <br />
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Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Butylparaben. Available online: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=700868. Accessed December 9, 2008. <br />
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Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Propylparaben. Available online: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=705335. Accessed December 9, 2008.<br />
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vi Ishiwatari S, Suzuki T, Hitomi T, Yoshino T, Matsukuma S, Tsuji T. (2006). Effects of methyl paraben on skin keratinocytes. Journal of Applied Toxicology 27:1-9.<br />
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Handa O, Kokura S, Adachi S, Takagi T, Naito Y, Tanigawa T, Yoshida N, Yoshikawa T. (2006). Methylparaben potentiates UV-induced damage on skin keratinocytes. Toxicology. 227: 62-72.<br />
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vii Darbre PD, Aljarrah A, Miller WR, Coldham NG, Sauer MJ, Pope GS (2004). Concentrations of parabens in human breast tumors. Journal of Applied Toxicology 24:5-13. <br />
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viiii Byford JR, Shaw LE, Drew MGB, Pope GS, Sauer MJ, Darbre PD (2002). Oestrogenic activity of parabens in MCF7 human breast cancer cells. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 80:49-60.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-48266307906395091992010-05-29T14:25:00.000-06:002010-05-29T14:25:57.655-06:00New Alarm Bells About Chemicals and CancerNew Alarm Bells About Chemicals and Cancer<br />
by Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times<br />
May 6th, 2010<br />
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The President’s Cancer Panel is the Mount Everest of the medical mainstream, so it is astonishing to learn that it is poised to join ranks with the organic food movement and declare: <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">chemicals threaten our bodies</a>.<br />
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The cancer panel is releasing a landmark 200-page report on Thursday, warning that our lackadaisical approach to regulation may have far-reaching consequences for our health.<br />
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I’ve read an advance copy of the report, and it’s an extraordinary document. It calls on America to rethink the way we confront cancer, including much more <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">rigorous regulation of chemicals</a>.<br />
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Traditionally, we reduce cancer risks through regular doctor visits, self-examinations and screenings such as mammograms. The President’s Cancer Panel suggests other eye-opening steps as well, such as giving preference to organic food, checking radon levels in the home and microwaving food in glass containers rather than plastic.<br />
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In particular, the report <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">warns about exposures to chemicals </a>during pregnancy, when risk of damage seems to be greatest. Noting that <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">300 contaminants</a> have been detected in umbilical cord blood of newborn babies, the study warns that: “to a disturbing extent, babies are born ‘pre-polluted.’ ”<br />
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It’s striking that this report emerges not from the fringe but from the mission control of mainstream scientific and medical thinking, the President’s Cancer Panel. Established in 1971, this is a group of three distinguished experts who review America’s cancer program and report directly to the president.<br />
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One of the seats is now vacant, but the panel members who joined in this report are Dr. LaSalle Leffall Jr., an oncologist and professor of surgery at Howard University, and Dr. Margaret Kripke, an immunologist at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Both were originally appointed to the panel by former President George W. Bush.<br />
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“We wanted to let people know that we’re concerned, and that they should be concerned,” Professor Leffall told me.<br />
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The report blames weak laws, lax enforcement and fragmented authority, as well as the existing regulatory <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">presumption that chemicals are safe </a>unless strong evidence emerges to the contrary.<br />
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“Only a few hundred of the more than 80,000 chemicals in use in the United States have been tested for safety,” the report says. It adds: “Many known or suspected carcinogens are completely unregulated.”<br />
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Industry may howl. The food industry has already been fighting legislation in the Senate backed by Dianne Feinstein of California that would ban bisphenol-A, commonly found in plastics and better known as BPA, from food and beverage containers.<br />
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Studies of BPA have raised alarm bells for decades, and the evidence is still complex and open to debate. That’s life: In the real world, regulatory decisions usually must be made with ambiguous and conflicting data. The panel’s point is that we should be prudent in such situations, rather than recklessly approving chemicals of uncertain effect.<br />
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The President’s Cancer Panel report will give a boost to Senator Feinstein’s efforts. It may also help the prospects of the Safe Chemicals Act, backed by Senator Frank Lautenberg and several colleagues, to improve the safety of chemicals on the market.<br />
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Some 41 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and they include Democrats and Republicans alike. <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">Protecting ourselves and our children from toxins </a>should be an effort that both parties can get behind — if enough members of Congress are willing to put the public interest ahead of corporate interests.<br />
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One reason for concern is that some cancers are becoming more common, particularly in children. We don’t know why that is, but the proliferation of <a href="http://www.jescollection.com/napecapr.html">chemicals</a> in water, foods, air and household products is widely suspected as a factor. I’m hoping the President’s Cancer Panel report will shine a stronger spotlight on environmental causes of health problems — not only cancer, but perhaps also diabetes, obesity and autism.<br />
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This is not to say that chemicals are evil, and in many cases the evidence against a particular substance is balanced by other studies that are exonerating. To help people manage the uncertainty prudently, the report has a section of recommendations for individuals:<br />
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Particularly when pregnant and when children are small, choose foods, toys and garden products with fewer endocrine disruptors or other toxins. (Information about products is at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com or www.healthystuff.org.) <br />
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For those whose jobs may expose them to chemicals, remove shoes when entering the house and wash work clothes separately from the rest of the laundry. <br />
*Filter drinking water. <br />
*Store water in glass or stainless steel containers, or in plastics that don’t contain BPA or phthalates (chemicals used to soften plastics). *Microwave food in ceramic or glass containers. <br />
*Give preference to food grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers and growth hormones. Avoid meats that are cooked well-done. <br />
*Check radon levels in your home. Radon is a natural source of radiation linked to cancer. <br />
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"On November 15, '08 our son Beau had a really bad rodeo accident. They actually lost him in the arena, but then they brought him back and intubated him until they could get him to the hospital in South Dakota. He was in a coma for 20 days, and then he woke up and had to start learning everything all over again. He was doing well, but we knew there was just something more that he should be taking, so we took him to Dr. Hansen who put him on a liquid form of phosphatidylcholine. It was so hard to blend up and get used up that I told Dr. Hansen that we were through. I knew it was working but it was so hard to get Beau to take it. It wasn't worth it because it was pretty spendy. About that time Dr. Hansen told us about <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS with natural phosphatidylcholine</a> in it. The third day he was on it, you could just tell the difference. His clarity was better, his face looked more alive. Everything started kicking in. After 6 weeks it was phenomenal what it had done for him. Now he's on it all the time. In fact, he just increased the dose. He's taking 6 a day now. We figure it's money well spent. More than just being back on his horse; he's back on it and alive. It could have been so easy for him to give up, but this gave him the encouragement to keep trying." -- William H., Idaho<br />
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"My doctor had me take <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>for my ankle pain from long-distance running. It was amazing. Later someone told me I could get the same thing at the drugstore for less. So I tried a drugstore krill oil product. Right away my pain returned. Needless to say, I was back on <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>immediately. It’s just not a bargain if it doesn’t work." -- Lisa D., Idaho<br />
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"An industrial chemical accident left me with burns over 18% of my body. Side effects, overdose, addiction, and eventual ineffectiveness of prescription pain medications plagued me for more than 15 years. When I began taking 2 capsules of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>a day, nothing happened. I doubled the dose to 4, and after only 5 days began backing off my prescriptions pill by pill, day by day with little or no problems. I no longer worry about the negative effects of high doses of narcotics. I have replaced over $600.00 in monthly prescriptions" -- Deren S. , ID<br />
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"My wife has felt that she needed a right knee replacement. She hasn’t been able to kneel down. But after 30 days on <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, she’s no longer in any pain; and she can kneel again. Her hands have lost their puffiness. She can move her ring up and down on her finger now. I’m feeling better and stronger with much more energy. We take 2 a day. It’s a gift to us." -- Blaine H. , UT<br />
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"I’m a cosmetologist, and within week and a half of taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, I had no more pain in my neck and shoulders. For a cosmetologist, that is huge. I couldn’t turn my head to drive out of my driveway. So there was a lot of relief for me. If I don’t feel good, I can’t do my business. Now I feel like my whole insides are more oiled. I’ve got more mobility." - Cindy M. , ID<br />
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"I couldn’t sleep. I’d be awake 3 ½ hours every night getting only half the sleep I needed. When I started taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, I noticed that I started sleeping all night long. I’ve been taking one pill at night and one in the morning. I’m sleeping every night. I also had Charlie Horses really bad in the night. I’ve noticed that I’m not getting up in the night with them any more." -- Bonnie s., ID<br />
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"I’ve had osteoarthritis for about 8 years from an old logging accident. My knee has been swollen up for a long time. I noticed after about 2 weeks of taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>that the swelling started to go down. I woke up and all of a sudden it was like being a new guy. It was like getting a new leg without a transplant. Now the swelling’s gone and I can almost run again. I’m 52 years old. I thought I was going to have to deal with it the rest of my life." -- Jeff H., ID<br />
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"Last month I ordered an extra bottle of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>. I’m taking 3 capsules a day. When I started doing that, I noticed the pains in my shoulders going away. When I wrecked my motorcycle, I dislocated both shoulders and tore one shoulder up really bad. They always hurt. I was taking Ibuprofen every day. Now I don’t take it anymore. I had a twitch in my hand, and now it’s gone. It helps in so many ways. I’ve taken other supplements, and I’ve never had one effect me like this has, never." -- John, ID<br />
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"When we started taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, right away we discovered we had a better attitude and felt more upbeat. I had stiff muscles and difficulty moving. My husband wore holes in the sheets from jerking his feet in pain at night. My feet are not stiff any more. I can walk on them, and it doesn’t hurt. We have had fabulous results from this product. When I compare taking fish oil with taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, it’s like rocks and diamonds." -- Rebecca M., UT<br />
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"I was on a high dosage of Coumadin. I read on the bottle of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>that if you’re on a blood thinner, be careful. That scared me. But I went ahead and started by taking one a day. After a month I got checked, and my doctor was able to cut my dosage of Coumadin. I went back in 10 days and he dropped it again. It happened 3 times. I’m down to almost half and hope to get completely off Coumadin soon." -- Ken M. , ID<br />
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"I am a severe diabetic…Lipitor, insulin, and everything. My sugars were between 200 and 300 before I started. Anything over 150 damages your organs. I didn’t change what I eat. Now my sugars are between 100 and 150. I got off Lipitor. This month I was able to cut my insulin use in half. The numbers don’t lie. I’d recommend <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>to any diabetic" -- Ken M., ID<br />
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"There’s nothing more alarming than to have my wife say, “I want to die.” I’ve taken her to hundreds of doctors with little benefit. When we heard about <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, she asked her doctor about it. To my surprise, he had her start taking 6 a day. Within two weeks she started feeling much better. She still has bad and good days, but I don’t hear “I want to die” anymore. If you could see the good it has done to her, you’d be amazed. I can see improvement every day. It’s wonderful." -- Max H., UT<br />
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"After only 3 months on <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>, I’m seeing remarkable changes in my health—my dry skin is gone, my good cholesterol is up and my bad is down. I’ve tried all the juices in network marketing, and none of them did anything for me. But here’s a product with all kinds of science that shows it will actually do what they say it will do. It is working for me. It’s the best delivery system there is for omega-3s." -- Don L. , UT<br />
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"I’ve been in surgery because of motor bike accidents numerous times. All my joints were affected in some way, and as a young person in my 20s I was in a lot of pain. I couldn’t ride a snow machine for very long because I hurt. But since taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>every day my soreness is gone. I feel like a million bucks." -- Jared A. , ID<br />
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"My results in taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>were so remarkable that I signed up my orthopedic surgeon. I was in an especially bad car crash a year ago that smashed my ankle. I had a lot of metal put in. When I had the metal removed, my doctor said, “let’s do a test using 8 capsules a day before and after surgery.” Normally I would have been on crutches for 2 weeks. I was off crutches in 2 hours with no debilitating inflammation. It may seem like a miracle, but it’s simple science. <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>reduces inflammation." -- Josh A. , ID<br />
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"I have had chronic anemia for 15 years with over $300,000 in medical bills. When I lost my job and insurance, I could no longer afford the $16,000 treatments I needed. My doctors told me my body couldn’t absorb minerals and vitamins, so I didn’t think the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>would help. However, within 5 days I had energy, I felt great, and the black lines under my eyes began disappearing. I got involved in the business opportunity because so many people wanted to know why I was suddenly feeling so much better. They wanted to try the product. It’s not only a lifesaver for my health but great financial security for me and my three children" -- Mindi.S. , UT<br />
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"My good Cholesterol is up and my bad cholesterol is down. My vision is pretty well shot in my left eye from macular degeneration. A couple of years ago my other eye began going. I had many expensive surgical procedures to keep from going blind. When I went for my appointment this week the test surprised me as much as the doctors. With my right eye I could read the very small print. I didn’t need the treatment. To me it’s an absolute miracle to be getting improvement from macular degeneration."<br />
-- Jim M. , UT<br />
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"The thing that has endeared me to <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>for good, is that I’ve noticed my knees don’t hurt as bad after taking it for two months. After riding in and driving 18 wheelers and heavy equipment “literally” since I was in diapers, my knees know about it. I can’t promise it’ll help your knees, but it’s sure helped mine, and I LIKE IT!" -- Ronnie H., LA<br />
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"I have been a diabetic for the past eight years. I started taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a> and after two months I had my yearly blood work done. All my tests came back in the high normal range. In fact, my bad readings were raised to normal. I was so impressed that I switched my order to the complete Supplement Pack. This has been one of the best moves I’ve ever made. My energy is up and I feel great!" -- Jim P. , MO<br />
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"I am 56 and have had 2 major surgeries on my left knee and 3 on my right. Two weeks after starting the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">Supplement Pack</a>, the swelling in my knees had gone down to almost nothing, and I was moving much better. I stopped taking three brand name pain relievers each day for my knee pain and stiffness. I now go several days without taking any. By the end of the first month I had lost 18 lbs. I have far more energy. I am more focused, and I am sleeping much more soundly." -- Norm S. , ID<br />
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"I have been suffering with osteoarthritis in my left knee for several years. Lately, it’s been extremely difficult to walk without pain or limping. I started taking the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">Supplement Pack </a>two months ago. I began to realize less and less pain. My knee was becoming more limber, and my range of motion was improving. I began taking less and less of my prescribed medication. I feel better, I have more energy, and I am definitely in less pain. In fact, on most days, I am pain-free." -- Fran B., AL<br />
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"Without taking any medications my starting blood pressure was 165/120, my glucose was 269, my total cholesterol was 282, my HDL was 70, and my LDL was 151. Eight months later after taking the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">Supplement Pack </a>daily my blood pressure was 130/75, my glucose was 135, my overall cholesterol was 169, my HDL was 90, and my LDL was128. My doctor asked me what I had changed in my diet. The only things were no soda and the supplements!" -- Walter G. , NJ<br />
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"My 9-year-old German shepherd has severe hip displacia and couldn’t stand very long without falling down. Sometimes when he would fall he would “yipe” from the pain. He has had this disability for about a year now. Two weeks after he started taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48</a>, he was standing and walking without falling. He has changed from being depressed and in pain to wanting to play. He seems to get a little better every day."<br />
-- Gina C. , AR<br />
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"I have had depression issues all of my life and have been going through a fairly long period recently. Within a week of taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48</a>, the depression was gone and has not returned. It’s something very healthy, without the side effects of drugs. Because of the results I have seen, I am getting very involved! I want to make sure everyone I come into contact with at least has a chance to find out about the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48</a> and the other products." -- Lani V. ,ID<br />
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"I am an ironman triathlete and have trained consistently for many years. Over the last decade I’ve seen my abilities and recovery time go steadily down. As a medical doctor I’ve tried every process and supplement I could find to bring back the endurance I once had. Since taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>I’ve literally seen 20 years shaved off my athletic abilities and my recovery time." -- Dr. Mike B. , ID<br />
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"My husband has had Parkinson’s for several years. We recently saw a dramatic downturn. Within the first week of taking the Supplement Pack from <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">JD Premium</a>, that all changed. At this point we figure his health is back to what it was a little over a year ago. He has been doing things that he has not been able to do for well over a year. His outlook and mood have improved, and he laughs again. That alone is worth everything to us!" -- Lani V. , ID<br />
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"I had pneumonia and was only getting worse when I first started taking <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>. I also had really severe heart problems and was on insulin for type-2 diabetes. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to recover from pneumonia, and at the same time my heart problems normalized and I was able to get off my insulin. I’m amazed at the results." -- Darren B., ID<br />
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"My 6-year-old adopted daughter has an autistic spectrum disorder that could only be controlled with medications up to $900 a month. Within 3 weeks on <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>we saw remarkable results. She can now sleep through the night. She had to be on a leash in public because she would dash in front of cars. She’s much calmer now and doing better every day. She takes 5 capsules of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS </a>a day and is off her expensive medications. I have a new daughter thanks to <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products">K48-PLUS</a>." -- Jeff A. , IDUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-3518823920448377312010-05-29T13:39:00.000-06:002010-05-29T13:39:00.025-06:00Not All Omega-3s Are Created EqualWhy phospholipids get through so much quicker and work more effectively.<br />
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The omega-3 found in <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">krill oil </a>is bonded to a Phospholipid rather than a Triglyceride. Phospholipids don’t need bile for digestion. They spontaneously form micelles and are dissolved immediately in water passing easily through the villi of the small intestine. They’re distributed immediately throughout the body by blood plasma and even the lymphatic system.<br />
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Once they reach the cells, they are immediately absorbed through the cell wall and the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">omega-3</a> is delivered to the mitochondria. When <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">omega-3s </a>are bonded to phospholipids instead of triglycerides, scientists find greater concentrations of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">omega-3s </a>in the cells of critical organs such as the brain and the liver.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-Plus Premium Omega-3</a> E. Superba Extract—the most pure form of krill oil on the market<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-PLUS</a> is extracted from fresh, raw krill on floating factories in the pure, pristine waters of the Antarctic. These floating factories brave the harsh conditions of this untouched part of the world to harvest these amazing animals and keep them alive and fresh under water until they are ready for processing on that same vessel.<br />
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This means that the bioactive elements in the <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">krill</a> are of the highest possible potency. Our <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-PLUS </a>is the most bio-available and pure form of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">omega-3s </a>available.<br />
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Why our E. Superba extract is significantly better than other <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">krill oil </a>on the market.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-PLUS</a> uses only the Euphausia Superba species of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">krill</a>. Many inferior krill products harvest numerous species and combine them before extracting the oil. These other species don’t contain the same properties and benefits as the E. Superba but are more easily harvested and thus less expensive.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-PLUS Premium Omega-3</a> E. Superba Extract is just that, a pure extract from ONLY the E. Superba species. Not an assortment of species. That’s why we call ours an <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">E. Superba extract </a>and not just krill oil. It is more pure and more potent.<br />
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We use a state-of-the-art cold extraction process that preserves the beneficial properties of this amazing oil as opposed to a process that uses heat or steam. These inferior processing methods are less expensive and easier to extract, but they damage the quality of the oil.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48 PLUS</a> also delivers vitamin E, vitamin A, and a significant amount of a potent anti-oxidant known as astaxanthin. When compared to fish oil, the absorbability and antioxidant potency of <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48 PLUS </a>was found to be at least 48 times greater than fish oil on the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity) chart.<br />
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Recent third-party clinical analysis reveals that many other brands of so called “high quality” <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">krill oil </a>on the market dilute the pure oil with other oils, usually plant oils. This makes it less expensive but also less effective.<br />
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Where your health is concerned, it’s important to know that not all <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">krill oil</a>s are equal. You must know what they contain. As <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">omega-3</a> products become more popular—especially krill oil—an increasing number of subpar and mediocre products will continue to be introduced into the market. Many of these products are ineffective, making them a complete waste of money.<br />
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The oil used in <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-PLUS is pure E. Superba extract </a>while the oil in others may be mixed with other marine and plant oils with significantly lower omega-3s, antioxidant benefits and bioactivity. Diluting the oil makes it less expensive but also less effective. The E. Superba extract used in <a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">K48-PLUS </a>is not heat or steam processed. It is cold processed from freeze-dried krill. The processing of most leading brands involves high temperatures and steam, which further degrades the quality of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdpremium.com/jescollection/products/nutritional#">Krill oil</a>:<br />
378 times greater in antioxidant value (ORAC) than Vitamins A and E<br />
o 48 times greater antioxidant (ORAC) absorption than fish oil<br />
o 21-64% less PMS symptoms including stress compared with fish oil<br />
o 38.4% less pain from osteoarthritis compared with a placebo<br />
o 39.1% less stiffness from osteoarthritis compared with a placebo<br />
o 30.9% less signs of inflammation (lower CRP)<br />
o 25.4% lower triglycerides<br />
o 44.4% lower LDL cholesterol<br />
o 6.6% lower glucoseUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-46458876680435376592010-05-24T19:45:00.001-06:002010-05-28T19:50:08.393-06:00Skeletal Muscle Abnormalities in Patients with Fibromyalgia<b>Skeletal Muscle Abnormalities in Patients with Fibromyalgia</b><br><br /><a href="http://www.bioenergy.com/pdf/mf/sl/Fibromyalgia%20(FMS)%20&%20Chronic%20Fatigue%20Syndrome%20(CFS)/Olsen%201999%20Skeletal%20Muscle%20Abnormalities%20Fibromyalgia.pdf">Download PDF</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Widespread muscle pain </a>and tender points are the most common complaints of <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">fibromyalgia</a> patients, and the underlying mechanisms responsible for these symptoms have been studied intensively during the past decade. It has been suggested that fatigue and pain may lead to decreased levels of physical activity in many patients. The resulting deconditioned state may itself contribute to muscle abnormalities. Associated symptoms such as disturbed sleep, anxiety, depression, or irritable bowel also may have a negative impact on muscle function and level of daily activities. The important interactions between the <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">central nervous </a>and <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">musculoskeletal systems</a> may involve another element, the neuroendocrine stress-response system. This review will consider both the current state of knowledge and also future studies which might be designed to answer more effectively the outstanding questions regarding the underlying pathogenesis of <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">fibromyalgia</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255185905708282911.post-9887445834740011952010-05-24T19:37:00.003-06:002010-05-28T19:51:16.057-06:00Natural Organic Anti-Aging Skin CareNatural, Organic, Non-Toxic (advertisement)<br /><b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Belle Peau Natural Organic Anti-Aging Skin Care </a>Gift Set - 6 Products in a gift bag </b>(Belle Peau - French for Beautiful Skin)<br /><br /><b>FREE</b> Vinyl organza drawstring gift bag with <b>FREE</b> Travel Size Eye Herbal Comfort Buddy - $136.00 Retail Value<br /><br />Compare our prices to the competition - you can't buy anti-aging products for this price let alone organic and natural! <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Natural Organic</a> Ingredients ~ <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Certified Vegan</a>, <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Chemically Safe </a>~ <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Paraben Free </a>~ <a href="http://www.jescollection.com">USDA Certified Organic</a>, Organically Preserved. 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This product really works and I can't wait to wash my face so I can use it! Shelly, Nevada <br /><br />I have been using all the DMAE items for a layering affect.. working great so far and I am in my 60s in a dry climate! Nancy, Idaho <br /><br /><b><font size="6"face="French Script MT">Belle Peau</font><br><b>STEP 4: Moisturize</b> (Morning and Night)<br><a href="http://www.jescollection.com">Natural Organic Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Moisturizer</a></b><br /><br />This moisturizer is perfect for maturing skin with rose, DMAE, MSM, rooibos & pomegranate extracts and hyaluronic acid that work together to provide your skin with the ultimate moisture, minimizing fine lines and rejuvenating your skin, leaving it velvety smooth.<br /><br /><b>Testimonial</b><br><br />"I really love this whole line of products. I have noticed a visible difference in my skin in just a very short time and I get compliments all the time on my skin. Everyone tells me that I have no wrinkles and I am 60. 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I bought some samples for my friends and family to try out before I see about selling it and WOW! Everyone LOVES it!!! My aunt says her eyes have not looked so good in 30 years! Great stuff, keep it up! <br /><br />Love It! So Thick! Wow...what a wonderful crème! I ordered a sample, use it every day, and it's still mostly full! Thick and creamy and feels so good I put it under my eyes and on my eyelids. Best I've ever used. I will definitely be ordering this again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0