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IV EDTA chelation is beneficial for cardiovascular disease

2/6/2014

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Although “alternative” or “integrative” medicine doctors have been doing intravenous EDTA chelation for cardiovascular disease for many years, most cardiologists have not recommended it for their patients and have discouraged it. Then the positive results of the double blind, placebo controlled, randomized, $31 million, 134-center study named Trail to Access Chelation Therapy (TACT) were released in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), which surprised many cardiologists.

Results of the TACT study finally proved that chelation therapy is safe and very effective. Outcomes were fewer deaths, fewer heart attacks, and fewer strokes, less need for cardiovascular surgery, and fewer hospitalizations for heart problems. In particular, patients with diabetes had great improvement.

Specifically, forty 3-hour intravenous infusions of disodium EDTA were administered during 30 weekly sessions, followed by 10 more treatments given once per month. All patients in the study had previously suffered a heart attack.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The risk of coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control those adverse factors that put people at greater risk. Contact me to address potential risk factors such as poor diet and nutrition, hormone imbalance, toxic metal burden in the body, and to discuss the possibility of IV EDTA chelation for prevention and treatment.

Reference: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1672238


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Heartburn medications connected to increased fracture risk

2/24/2011

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Heartburn (aka indigestion or acid reflux) affects many Americans, so it is no surprise that medications, such as antacids, over-the-counter acid blockers, and prescription acid blockers are big sellers. These medicines either neutralize the stomach acid or decrease stomach acid production so the acid doesn’t move up out of the stomach into the esophagus where it causes the burning discomfort. The medicines do decrease the symptoms of heartburn, but what about the long-term effects of low stomach acid?

When the stomach does not have enough acid, there will be a slow decline in general health because the body needs this acid for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. This includes calcium and other minerals that are involved in bone formation. Studies have shown that heartburn medications are linked to increased fracture risk associated with osteoporosis, most likely because of this decreased nutrient absorption. One can imagine the other negative health effects that a deficiency of nutrients can cause. In addition, stomach acid kills organisms that our bodies get exposed to, so less acid means a possible overgrowth of unwanted guests in the body.

It is important not to ignore acid reflux, also called GERD, because the cells of the esophagus can be damaged, which is serious. I recommend seeking the advice of a naturopathic physician for natural treatments in order to avoid the side effects associated with long-term use of acid reflux medications.
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Pesticides in food linked to attention difficulties and hyperactivity in kids

6/9/2010

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Kids that eat non-organic food that has been sprayed with pesticides are more likely to get attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A recent study done at Harvard University showed that pesticide metabolites were commonly found among the children in the study (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20478945). This study shows us that too many children eat foods with pesticides and gives yet another reason to buy organic food that is free from chemicals, such as pesticides and hormones.

The common allopathic treatment for ADHD is prescription stimulant medications, which are heavily prescribed and have extreme side effects. It seems obvious that BEFORE prescribing any medication that dietary changes which eliminate pesticides should be tried first.
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Is soy a health food?

3/23/2010

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Starting in the late 20th century, soy has been thought of as a health food in this country. Since then, research has shown that processed soy may be linked to several health problems, like allergies, thyroid disorders, and digestive trouble. Phytic acid in soy binds to certain minerals in our bodies, thus depleting them from our bodies. In addition, since soy is a phytoestrogen (has an estrogen-like role in the body), the regular consumption through soy milk, tofu, and other soy protein products, is linked to altering the menstrual cycle of women, lowering testosterone in men, and creating early menstruation in girls and delayed puberty in boys.

On the other hand, fermented soy foods, like tempeh, miso, tarami and soy sauces, and natto (if you like it!) block the effects of phytic acid and have great health benefits. The beneficial bacteria that are present in the fermented soy greatly affect the health of the digestive tract therefore increasing absorption of nutrients.

Generally I believe in moderation and it seems that soy in its many forms is very overdone, especially in the health food industry.  I recommend limiting consumption of soy and leaning towards eating only fermented soy.
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    Dr. Carrie Brennan is a naturopathic physician who lives and practices on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.  She can be reached at (808) 652-7581.

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