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Search Options Category: -- Select a Category -- Bone/Joints Brain Health Cancer Children Cold and Flu Core Health Detox Diabetes Digestion Energy Fitness/Weight Healthy Aging Heart Health Men's Health Skin Care Sleep Stress/Anxiety Women's Health Keywords: separate multiple keywords with a comma (ie. cellular, omega, heart) Show Descriptions Search Search Terms: All files in all categories  Bone/Joints    •  Ask the Doctor--Bone Health* (602 KB)    Approximately 44 million American women and men aged 50 and older have osteoporosis (severe bone loss) or osteopenia (mild bone loss), with women being affected about twice as often as men.1 At least 1.5 million fractures of the hip, vertebra (back or neck), or wrist occur each year in the United States as a result of osteoporosis, and the annual cost of treating this disorder is nearly $14 billion and rising. Unfortunately, the toll in human suffering and loss of independence is even greater. In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will discuss the risk factors for osteoporosis and some key nutrients you can add to your diet that can minimize bone loss and reduce your chances of developing this disease.    •  Ask The Medicine Hunter--Joint Health* (676 KB)     There are ways to reap rainforest medicines without waste and destruction. In fact, one of the most powerful and intriguing medicinal plants, Uncaria tomentosa—or cat’s claw—is harvested as a sustainable and renewable resource by the Asháninka people who live in the Peruvian rainforest.    •  Enzymes Are Key to Reduction of Pain and Inflammation* (356 KB)     To eliminate the beginnings of inflammation and the pain it causes requires safe, highly effective, natural interventions. In this Ask the Doctor, we’re going to show how supplemental pancreatic enzymes improve digestion and nutrient absorption, prevent inflammation triggers--and reduce chronic pain.    •  Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate* (4.7 MB)     Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the U.S., according to the Arthritis Foundation.  Brain Health    •  Memory & Focus* (243 KB)     The good news is, just like our physical health, we can improve how we function mentally. Eating healthy foods, taking the right supplements, and participating in regular mental exercise can significantly increase our mental endurance, improve our memory, and optimize our ability to focus.    •  Migraine Headaches* (644 KB)     This issue of Ask the Doctor will discuss migraine headaches and how to prevent them with powerful, all-natural, and safe standardized Butterbur Extract.    •  Neurological Health and CoQ10* (236 KB)     For the first time in history, we have more people turning 60 every day, and record numbers of adults reaching their seventh decade. As a result, neurological diseases associated with aging, such as Parkinson’s disease, are becoming major health care concerns. The good news is CoQ10 has applications for neurological diseases, in addition to its better known use for cardiovascular diseases.    •  The Many Benefits of Fish Oil* (1.3 MB)     In the 1980s, researchers first began noticing the native Inuit (Eskimo) populations of Greenland and Alaska had a very low occurrence of heart disease despite a very high-fat diet. The researchers discovered the oils in the deepwater fish these people consumed (and continue to eat to this day) are rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.    •  Turmeric and Alzheimer's Disease* (87 KB)     In India, Alzheimer's disease is relatively uncommon. People over the age of 65 living in certain rural areas of India have a less than 1 percent (0.84%) chance of developing the disease. In the larger cities and rural areas of India, the risk is just 2.4 percent  Cancer    •  Ask the Medicine Hunter--Medicinal Mushrooms, Purple Corn and Cancer Prevention* (690 KB)    Researchers have recently discovered that when medicinal mushrooms are grown on a Purple Kculli (pronounced ka-coo-lee) Corn substrate, the resulting mushrooms are jam-packed with powerful and potent disease-fighting compounds. In this issue of Ask the Medicine Hunter, we're going to talk about four powerful medicinal mushrooms that, when grown on Purple Kculli Corn, have even more potent compounds to prevent and treat cancer and other serious health problems.    •  Breast Cancer and Nutritional Supplements* (282 KB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will discuss breast cancer and the vast amount of research that has explored the role nutrition plays in this serious and still deadly disease. Specifically, we will discuss how two B vitamins, calcium D-glucarate, broccoli extract, green tea, maitake mushrooms, and iodine can all help prevent breast cancer.    •  Cancer, the Immune System and Nutritional Supplements*     In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will learn about these three important natural discoveries: namely, POA cat’s claw root, maitake mushrooms, and IP-6 with inositol. We will discover for ourselves how these all-natural supplements work directly on specific cells of the immune system to protect us from cancer and boost our immunity.    •  Dr. Horner on Breast Health* (609 KB)     While we can't prevent theconsequences of living to a ripe old age, we can protect ourselves from much of the damage they cause. In this Ask the Doctor, we're going to talk about breast cancer and how by reducing their risks women can protect themselves from this deadly disease.    •  Papaya- A Fountain of Youth* (221 KB)     This issue of Ask the Doctor is going to share the anti-aging secrets hidden in the papaya and how this tropical fruit may hold the key to a long, vibrant life.    •  Preventing Cancer in Women Naturally—with DIM* (1.22 MB)     The answer is the correct balance and metabolism of hormones; the answer is diindolylmethane, (die-indo-lil-meth-ane or DIM for short) a powerful nutrient found in broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables that has a direct effect on hormonal balance.    •  Prostate Cancer and Nutritional Supplements* (308 KB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will discuss prostate cancer and how men can actually prevent it with the use of these six nutrients. Plus, if men already have prostate cancer, these nutrients can be an important part of their treatment regimen in fighting their disease.    •  The Many Benefits of Fish Oil* (1.3 MB)     In the 1980s, researchers first began noticing the native Inuit (Eskimo) populations of Greenland and Alaska had a very low occurrence of heart disease despite a very high-fat diet. The researchers discovered the oils in the deepwater fish these people consumed (and continue to eat to this day) are rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.    •  The Power Plant of the Amazon: Cat's Claw* (942 KB)    One of the most powerful healing rainforest plant medicines is cat's claw, or Uncaria tomentosa. This high climbing woody vine grows at the base of tall trees in the Peruvian rainforest. For over 2,000 years, the Asháninka, a tribal people of the Peruvian rainforest, have used the root of U. tomentosa to treat illnesses in the tribe, including asthma, bladder infections, infected wounds, arthritis, bone pain, bowel inflammation, and cancer.    •  The Power Plant of the Amazon: Cat's Claw (9.3 MB)     One of the most powerful healing rainforest plant medicines is cat's claw, or Uncaria tomentosa. This high climbing woody vine grows at the base of tall trees in the Peruvian rainforest. For over 2,000 years, the Asháninka, a tribal people of the Peruvian rainforest, have used the root of U. tomentosa to treat illnesses in the tribe, including asthma, bladder infections, infected wounds, arthritis, bone pain, bowel inflammation, and cancer.  Children    •  Attention Deficit and Concentration* (371 KB)     There are ways to help hyperactive and easily distracted children focus their energy and attention in positive, constructive ways. In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will talk about supplemental nutrients that help children concentrate on school activities and enjoy extracurricular activities and events.    •  Attention Deficit and Concentration (7.9 MB)     There are ways to help hyperactive and easily distracted children focus their energy and attention in positive, constructive ways. In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will talk about supplemental nutrients that help children concentrate on school activities and enjoy extracurricular activities and events.    •  Supplements for Children* (273 KB)     There are certainly plenty of multivitamins formulated for children currently on the market. However, these products vary considerably in quality and content. Some lack certain vital nutrients. Some taste terrible. Still others are loaded with sugar and artificial flavorings. The good news is that there are superior multivitamins and exceptional immune boosting products formulated specifically for children that actually taste great. In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will discuss childhood nutrition and how to help ensure your children’s health with high quality, 100% natural flavored nutritional supplements.  Cold and Flu    •  Cold and Flu—Echinacea and Other Key Herbs* (480 KB)     There are ways to prevent the flu. A surefire way is using echinacea (pronounced eck-in-AY-sha), a safe and highly effective nutritional supplement that not only tames those wretched cold and flu symptoms, but can actually prevent these ailments, too!3 And when echinacea is combined with two other herbs, white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) and wild indigo (Baptisia tinctoria), you’ll get even greater cold and flu protection.    •  Health Expert, Allergies* (12 MB)     Kali bichromicum is a bichromate of potassium that has been used and studied since the early 19th century to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis, including runny nose, and thick mucous discharge. A new product now delivers this traditional remedy with a patent-pending delivery technology.  Core Health    •  Ask the Medicine Hunter: Amazing Amazon Herbs* (942 KB)    Although many traditional herbal medicines have yet to find complete scientific corroboration in the West, it follows logically that people wouldn’t use an herbal product for centuries if it didn’t work. In this issue of Ask the Medicine Hunter, we’re going to look at some energizing and life-stimulating herbs that also happen to have great antioxidant properties, too. Best yet, many of them are available to us here from companies that practice fair trade policies.    •  Fresh or Aged Garlic: Which is Best?*     In this Ask the Doctor we’re going to talk about fresh garlic and how it keeps us healthy. And we’re going to discover how America’s leading garlic researchers determined once and for all that fresh garlic supplements are the most effective, most beneficial, and the absolute best kind of garlic supplement you can buy.    •  Selecting a Daily Multiple Vitamin* (259 KB)     There are many vitamin and mineral supplements from which to choose. Finding the right multivitamin may take a little time and require some effort. You need to ask questions, read labels, and compare products. You also need to choose wisely and use multivitamins to complement good nutrition, not replace it. Once you find the right formula for your gender and age, you will have a stronger nutritional foundation.    •  Selecting the Right Probiotic is the Key* (166 KB)     This issue of Ask the Doctor will look at the probiotic bacteria that play an important role in maintaining our health and wellness: why we need them, what they can do for us, and how to make sure we are getting enough. Also, we will talk about an exciting process that truly delivers probiotic bacteria taken in nutritional supplements.    •  The Many Benefits of Fish Oil* (1.3 MB)     In the 1980s, researchers first began noticing the native Inuit (Eskimo) populations of Greenland and Alaska had a very low occurrence of heart disease despite a very high-fat diet. The researchers discovered the oils in the deepwater fish these people consumed (and continue to eat to this day) are rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.    •  The Power Plant of the Amazon: Cat's Claw* (942 KB)    One of the most powerful healing rainforest plant medicines is cat's claw, or Uncaria tomentosa. This high climbing woody vine grows at the base of tall trees in the Peruvian rainforest. For over 2,000 years, the Asháninka, a tribal people of the Peruvian rainforest, have used the root of U. tomentosa to treat illnesses in the tribe, including asthma, bladder infections, infected wounds, arthritis, bone pain, bowel inflammation, and cancer.    •  The Power Plant of the Amazon: Cat's Claw (9.3 MB)     One of the most powerful healing rainforest plant medicines is cat's claw, or Uncaria tomentosa. This high climbing woody vine grows at the base of tall trees in the Peruvian rainforest. For over 2,000 years, the Asháninka, a tribal people of the Peruvian rainforest, have used the root of U. tomentosa to treat illnesses in the tribe, including asthma, bladder infections, infected wounds, arthritis, bone pain, bowel inflammation, and cancer.  Detox    •  Fiber and Health* (349 KB)     While we know eating whole grains and fiber is good for us, most of us don’t get enough. Adults in America today manage to only eat about 15 grams of fiber each day, just half the recommended amount. However, in a world full of highly processed foods, it can be difficult to get the fiber we need.    •  Liver Health – Milk Thistle* (2.8 MB)     Milk Thistle is actually the most researched and best understood of all the medicinal herbs. In fact, study after study has confirmed the most significant property of Milk Thistle: namely, the ability to protect and actually rejuvenate the liver.    •  Safe, Natural, Effective Cleansing* (259 KB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor we will discuss the safest, most effective, and healthiest method of detoxification: a program of whole body cleansing with powerful, yet gentle, all-natural products.    •  Safe, Natural, Effective Cleansing (8 MB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor we will discuss the safest, most effective, and healthiest method of detoxification: a program of whole body cleansing with powerful, yet gentle, all-natural products.  Diabetes    •  Controlling Diabetes with Nutritional Supplements* (196 KB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will talk about powerful vitamins, minerals, and herbs combined in a scientifically validated formula that people with diabetes can use every day.    •  Fiber and Health* (349 KB)     While we know eating whole grains and fiber is good for us, most of us don’t get enough. Adults in America today manage to only eat about 15 grams of fiber each day, just half the recommended amount. However, in a world full of highly processed foods, it can be difficult to get the fiber we need.    •  Weight Loss—7-Keto DHEA* (873 KB)     This means 61% of American adults, nearly 108 million people, are overweight. And among those who lose weight, 95% regain all of it within three years. As hard as we try, reducing weight seems to be a losing battle.  Digestion    •  Enzymes and Probiotics are Keys to Healthy Digestion* (357 KB)     Chemical digestion is a series of complex chemical reactions that break down large carbohydrate, lipid, and protein molecules into molecules small enough to enter the blood vessels. Chemical digestion occurs through the action of several different enzymes, such as amylases, proteases, and lipases.    •  Fiber and Health* (349 KB)     While we know eating whole grains and fiber is good for us, most of us don’t get enough. Adults in America today manage to only eat about 15 grams of fiber each day, just half the recommended amount. However, in a world full of highly processed foods, it can be difficult to get the fiber we need.    •  Gastric Stable Acidophilus* (299 KB)     A variety of “good” intestinal bacteria help to keep the digestive system running. These “good” bacteria are called probiotic bacteria, or probiotics. Probiotics help digest food, process waste, and keep the “bad” bacteria—which have the potential to cause disease and illness—in check.    •  Green Drinks- A Great Way to Get Your Greens* (263 KB)     This Ask the Doctor is going to tell you everything you need to know when buying a powdered Green Drink mix product: what to look for on the label, how to determine the nutritional values provided, and how to steer clear of those products filled with empty promises. And maybe we’ll even make a few GDM lovers out of skeptics!    •  Heartburn & GERD—Orange Peel Extract* (648 KB)     More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month and more than 25 million suffer heartburn symptoms every day, according to a 1998 Gallup Organization national survey. Orange peel extract, made from fresh orange peels, works safely and effectively and without side effects. The great majority of people who have used orange peel extract report huge reductions in their heartburn pain.    •  Liver Health – Milk Thistle* (2.8 MB)     Milk Thistle is actually the most researched and best understood of all the medicinal herbs. In fact, study after study has confirmed the most significant property of Milk Thistle: namely, the ability to protect and actually rejuvenate the liver.    •  Peppermint Oil for IBS* (1.8 MB)     Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a painful and frequently frustrating disorder of the intestines that’s often difficult to treat. Fortunately, there are scientifically studied natural products that effectively reduce the distressing symptoms of IBS.    •  Safe, Natural, Effective Cleansing* (259 KB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor we will discuss the safest, most effective, and healthiest method of detoxification: a program of whole body cleansing with powerful, yet gentle, all-natural products.    •  Safe, Natural, Effective Cleansing (8 MB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor we will discuss the safest, most effective, and healthiest method of detoxification: a program of whole body cleansing with powerful, yet gentle, all-natural products.    •  Selecting the Right Probiotic is the Key* (166 KB)     This issue of Ask the Doctor will look at the probiotic bacteria that play an important role in maintaining our health and wellness: why we need them, what they can do for us, and how to make sure we are getting enough. Also, we will talk about an exciting process that truly delivers probiotic bacteria taken in nutritional supplements.    •  Ulcers—DGL* (930 KB)     There is an effective natural supplement available that stimulates the body’s normal defense mechanisms to prevent ulcer formation. And, in the presence of peptic ulcers, this natural supplement promotes true healing  Energy    •  Ask the Medicine Hunter: Amazing Amazon Herbs* (942 KB)    Although many traditional herbal medicines have yet to find complete scientific corroboration in the West, it follows logically that people wouldn’t use an herbal product for centuries if it didn’t work. In this issue of Ask the Medicine Hunter, we’re going to look at some energizing and life-stimulating herbs that also happen to have great antioxidant properties, too. Best yet, many of them are available to us here from companies that practice fair trade policies.    •  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia* (603 KB)     In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will talk about powerful vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs combined in scientifically validated formulas that people with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia can use every day. These nutrients can help address some root problems of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia by restoring energy and health to sufferers.    •  Green Drinks- A Great Way to Get Your Greens* (263 KB)     This Ask the Doctor is going to tell you everything you need to know when buying a powdered Green Drink mix product: what to look for on the label, how to determine the nutritional values provided, and how to steer clear of those products filled with empty promises. And maybe we’ll even make a few GDM lovers out of skeptics!    •  Vitality 101* (2.2 MB)     It seems that a constant feeling of fatigue has become part of the American way of life. In a separate issue of Ask the Doctor, we discussed the energy and sleeping needs of people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. In this issue, I discuss the 3-step process I call “Vitality 101.” People do not have to accept pain, insomnia, or fatigue. It’s time for everyone to feel great and have a life they love!  Fitness/Weight    •  Ask the Medicine Hunter: Amazing Amazon Herbs* (942 KB)    Although many traditional herbal medicines have yet to find complete scientific corroboration in the West, it follows logically that people wouldn’t use an herbal product for centuries if it didn’t work. In this issue of Ask the Medicine Hunter, we’re going to look at some energizing and life-stimulating herbs that also happen to have great antioxidant properties, too. Best yet, many of them are available to us here from companies that practice fair trade policies.    •  Fiber and Health* (349 KB)     While we know eating whole grains and fiber is good for us, most of us don’t get enough. Adults in America today manage to only eat about 15 grams of fiber each day, just half the recommended amount. However, in a world full of highly processed foods, it can be difficult to get the fiber we need.    •  Green Drinks- A Great Way to Get Your Greens* (263 KB)     This Ask the Doctor is going to tell you everything you need to know when buying a powdered Green Drink mix product: what to look for on the label, how to determine the nutritional values provided, and how to steer clear of those products filled with empty promises. And maybe we’ll even make a few GDM lovers out of skeptics!    •  Nutritional Support for Low-Carb Dieters* (672 KB)     With more than half of Americans overweight or obese, we are hungry for a weight loss program that works. And although many health experts have dismissed the theories behind the low-carb diets and their ability to take weight off, new studies have shown some promising results. While the debate may never be completely resolved regarding the healthiness of these diets---especially long-term---the fact is that Americans are using these weight reduction programs in astounding numbers.    •  Vitality 101* (2.2 MB)     It seems that a constant feeling of fatigue has become part of the American way of life. In a separate issue of Ask the Doctor, we discussed the energy and sleeping needs of people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. In this issue, I discuss the 3-step process I call “Vitality 101.” People do not have to accept pain, insomnia, or fatigue. It’s time for everyone to feel great and have a life they love!    •  Weight Loss—7-Keto DHEA* (873 KB)     This means 61% of American adults, nearly 108 million people, are overweight. And among those who lose weight, 95% regain all of it within three years. As hard as we try, reducing weight seems to be a losing battle.  Healthy Aging    •  Ask the Doctor--Bone Health* (602 KB)    Approximately 44 million American women and men aged 50 and older have osteoporosis (severe bone loss) or osteopenia (mild bone loss), with women being affected about twice as often as men.1 At least 1.5 million fractures of the hip, vertebra (back or neck), or wrist occur each year in the United States as a result of osteoporosis, and the annual cost of treating this disorder is nearly $14 billion and rising. Unfortunately, the toll in human suffering and loss of independence is even greater. In this issue of Ask the Doctor, we will discuss the risk factors for osteoporosis and some key nutrients you can add to your diet that can minimize bone loss and reduce your chances of developing this disease.    •  Ask The Medicine Hunter--Joint Health* (676 KB)     There are ways to reap rainforest medicines without waste and destruction. In fact, one of the most powerful and intriguing medicinal plants, Uncaria tomentosa—or cat’s claw—is harvested as a sustainable and renewable resource by the Asháninka people who live in the Peruvian rainforest.    •  Green Drinks- A Great Way to Get Your Greens* (263 KB)     This Ask the Doctor is going to tell you everything you need to know when buying a powdered Green Drink mix product: what to look for on the label, how to determine the nutritional values provided, and how to steer clear of those products filled with empty promises. And maybe we’ll even make a few GDM lovers out of skeptics!    •  Heartburn & GERD—Orange Peel Extract* (648 KB)     More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month and more than 25 million suffer heartburn symptoms every day, according to a 1998 Gallup Organization national survey. Orange peel extract, made from fresh orange peels, works safely and effectively and without side effects. The great majority of people who have used orange peel extract report huge reductions in their heartburn pain.    •  Improving Sexual Performance Naturally*