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| Health Condition | Recommended Supplements | | Dementia: Vascular, Lewy Body and Other Types | Vascular
Dementia (VaD) is the result of single or multiple strokes in the
main area of a damaged brain caused by loss of blood flow. VaD
usually has an immediate, sudden onset following a stroke.
Progression of VaD may manifest as deterioration in functioning,
stabilizing for a time and then deteriorating again.
Some examples
of affected areas of the brain are vision, memory, and language.
Some VaD risk factors are age (over 65), high blood pressure, heart
disease, diabetes, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Lewy
body-dementia (LBD) is characterized by dramatic fluctuations in
daily cognitive functions, visual hallucinations, delusions,
paranoia, motor disturbances, and impaired balance and muscle
rigidity. LBD is an aggressive disease that is relentless in
destroying the brain, generally within five to seven years, much
faster than Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment is difficult, but
diagnosis may not be difficult due to the presence of a gelatinous
proteinaceous substance (Lewy bodies) embedded in the interior of
brain cells, which can be identified by various means.
There
are other types of dementia that do not clearly fall into one of the
above classifications. The supplements recommended below are also
appropriate for these other types of dementia.
Recommended Supplements: Brain
Food, Royal Jelly, Grape Seed/ Skin Extract, EDTA Oral Chelation (if you have
clogged arteries), Neuro Balancer, L-Theanine, Pure Super Enzymes Chewables, Men’s/Women’s
Ultimate Multiple Vitamin, L-Carnosine, Neuro Complex, and Brain Igniter, Neuro Complex, Heart Prolongevity. L-Glutamine, DMG and DMAE.
After one month,
try Immune Enhancer I and Immune Enhancer II.
(We are close to completing research in formulating a supplement
specifically for these dementias.)
About Galantamine: In a study in
which half a dozen American medical institutions collaborated,
galantamine (one of the ingredients in Neuro Balancer) was given
orally twice daily, in doses of 8mg a day for the first four weeks,
then 16mg a day for the next four weeks, then 24mg a day for the
duration of the non-placebo-controlled study. This regimen produced
remarkable improvement in memory, attention, visual-spatial tasks,
reduction in apathy, depression, and hallucinations—and participants
were able to perform routine daily tasks with greater ease.
*Edwards, K.R., Hershey L., Bednarczyk, E.M., Lichter, D., Farlow,
M., and Johnson, S. “Efficacy and safety of Galantamine in patients
with dementia with Lewy bodies: a 12-week interim analysis.” Dement Geriatr cogn Discnd (2004): 17: (Supp 1): 40-8.
[Back to Top] | | Depression (including Bipolar and Dysthymia) | For
an extensive discussion of this topic, purchase a copy of Brain Power: How to Fine Tune Your Brain Naturally by Dr.
Verghese.
A
growing body of mental health professionals sees anxiety and
depression as symptoms of a single underlying condition. The
American Psychiatric Association (APA) is referring to it as mixed
anxiety depressive disorder.
Symptoms that may manifest in all types of depression:
• Sadness, melancholia, weeping, despair, feeling forlorn
• Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
• Anhedonia (joylessness, indifference to formerly pleasurable
interests and activities), loss of motivation
• Lack of spiritual desire
• Feelings of inadequacy, loss of self-confidence
• Social withdrawal
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty making decisions
• Mental dullness, brain fog
• Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness
• Hypervigilance and hyperscanning
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Paralysis of the will, loss of self-control
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Anxiety, agitation
• Frustration, angry outbursts
• Mood swings
• Sleep disturbance—insomnia or hypersomnia; sometimes with reversal
of the sleep/wake cycle
• Lowered energy, listlessness
• Decreased appetite or overeating, indigestion
• Headache
• Back pain
• Lowered immune function, increased susceptibility
Causes of Depression
There is no single cause of depression. Many recent studies trace
the causes of depression to nutritional deficiencies in the brain’s
glial cells and other abnormalities in brain chemistry or structure.
Thanks to recent advances in brain research, neuroimaging, and
neurochemical tests, doctors now know that many types of
debilitating depression are imbalances in brain chemicals. This
discovery makes it easier to diagnose and treat various depressions.
Severe prolonged stress can result in depression by upsetting the
balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Depression often runs in
families, arising from genetic predisposition and/or neurotic
character structure. Food allergies, hormone imbalance, the
weakening and demoralizing effects of chronic illness, malnutrition
due to poor diet, and insufficient exposure to sunlight can result
in emotional and mental imbalances, creating depression.
Reactive Depression arises as a result of emotional trauma—loss
of a loved one, tragedy, financial loss, sudden disability, or other
painful disruptive life events. It is usually a mild-to moderate
form that resolves with the passage of time. Unshakable faith in God
and family and social contacts are important factors in mitigating
reactive depression.
Recommended Supplements: Brain
Food, Royal Jelly, Neuro Complex, L-Theanine, Grape Seed/ Skin
Extract, Neuro Balancer, Reactive Depression Relief (chewable tablets), Pure Super Enzymes Chewables, Men’s/Women’s Utimate Multiple
Vitamin, GTF
Chromium, L-Carnosine and Natural 5-HTP or Neuro Relaxer at bedtime to promote restful sleep. Linden leaf tea may also be
helpful.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, there
are
three types of depression and mood disorders:
1. Dysthymic Disorder and its bipolar variant, Cyclothymic Disorder;
2. Major Depression; and
3. Manic Depression or Bipolar Disorder.
Dysthymic Disorder has less serious symptoms, but is a
chronic mood disorder. It can be considered a low-grade, more
persistent version of major depression. The Greek word, dysthymia,
means “bad state of mind” or “ill humor.” Cyclothymic Disorder
literally means “circular spirit” and is often referred to as soft
bipolar disorder. This affliction can be considered a mild,
non-psychotic version of manic depression, with periods of
relatively normal functioning or hypomania (elevated activity level)
alternating with periods of mild to moderate depression. Recent
research indicates that this common chronic type of low-grade
depression often results from low self-esteem and negative thinking
habits associated with lowered levels of activity of certain
neurotransmitters, which may arise from an inherited predisposition
or from negative, destructive environmental influences during the
formative years. It is estimated that half of dysthymic people ever
experience an episode of major depression. Its symptoms are:
feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, poor concentration, difficulty
making decisions, eating disorders and insomnia.
Recommended Supplements: Neuro Complex, L-Theanine, Royal Jelly, Brain
Food, Natural 5-HTP, Brain Igniter, L-Carnosine, Grape Seed/ Skin
Extract, Dysthymia Relief (chewable tablets), Men’s/Women’s Utimate Multiple
Vitamin, GTF
Chromium and Barley Green.
Major Depression is one of the most serious
types, characterized by overwhelming and sustained bleakness, often
disabling, sometimes with psychotic or borderline psychotic loss of
contact with reality. Children and adolescents manifest many of the
same symptoms. Although the prefrontal cortex of the brain may be
the primary site of malfunction in major depression, the whole brain is disordered to some degree. The constellation of
symptoms often found in children and adolescents with major
depression are:
• Persistent sadness, pessimism, helplessness, hopelessness, guilt,
despair, low self-esteem
• Insomnia or oversleep
• Mood swings
• Chronic indecisiveness
• Anxiety, irritability, agitation
• Inability to concentrate, make decisions, brain fog
• Fatigue, slow speech, slow movements
• Appetite loss or gain
• Weight gain or loss
• Crying fits for no obvious reason
• Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
Recommended Supplements: Major Depression Relief (chewable tablets), Brain
Food, Neuro Complex, L-Theanine, Royal Jelly, L-Taurine, Bone Density Calcium/Mag+D, GTF
Chromium, Grape Seed/ Skin
Extract, Choline-Inositol, Vitamin B-6, Men’s/Women’s Utimate Multiple
Vitamin, Natural 5-HTP or Neuro Relaxer at bedtime, Barley Green, Neuro Balancer (*take
Neuro Balancer with food, one hour apart from other supplements), Brain Igniter (if needed for mental clarity), DMG and Vitamin B Complex (if
needed).
Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression
Manic depression is characterized by cyclical mood swings
between elation and despair. It is a variant of major depression and
most often has a large inherited (genetic) component. It is a
serious illness, usually arising from an inherited predisposition.
It is often difficult to treat; it may require years to cure. In
addition to the recommended supplements, wholesome diet, plenty of
exercise, solid spiritual guidance and support, probably the most
effective curative intervention is a course of constitutional
homeopathic treatment.
Manic phase symptoms:
• Elation, euphoria (some manic individuals are often irritable);
delusions of grandeur
• High energy episodes
• Feelings of invincibility
• Less need for sleep
• Hallucinations in severe episodes
• Obsession with alcohol, spending money, sex, travel, gambling,
shopping sprees
• Suspicion; perceiving others as a threat
• Refusal to accept their abnormal behavior; impaired reality
testing
Recommended Supplements, Manic Phase: Manic Depression Relief (chewable tablets), Brain
Food, Natural 5-HTP, Neuro Relaxer, L-Theanine, L-Taurine, Grape Seed/ Skin
Extract, Barley Green, GTF
Chromium, Bone Density Calcium/Mag+D,
and/or Coral Calcium Plus (with
magnesium and vitamin D), Men’s/Women’s Utimate Multiple
Vitamin, Natural Lithium from vegetable sources (not the same as
prescription Lithium salt).
Recommended Supplements, Depressive Phase: Depression Relief (chewable tablets), Brain
Food, Royal Jelly, Neuro Complex, L-Theanine, L-Taurine, Bone Density Calcium/Mag+D, GTF
Chromium, Grape Seed/ Skin
Extract, Choline-Inositol, Vitamin B-6, Men’s/Women’s Utimate Multiple
Vitamin, Natural 5-HTP or Neuro Relaxer at bedtime, Barley Green, Neuro Balancer (*take
Neuro Balancer with food, one hour apart from other supplements), Brain Igniter (if needed for mental clarity), DMG and Vitamin B Complex (if
needed).
Juvenile Bipolar Disorder
This deserves special attention because the presentation is
usually quite different from the adult variety; often no
periodicity of symptoms is discernable. A few of those with
juvenile bipolar disorder may suffer from pyroluria, a genetic
disorder causing abnormal production of kryptopyrroles, a waste product
of hemoglobin synthesis which may worsen symptoms of depression.
Improved diet and the recommended supplements Note: Do not take
additional Choline-Inositol or Vanadium. SAMe is not recommended
simply because it is seldom effective to address this problem.
Some or all of the following symptoms characterize the disorder
in children and teenagers:
• Persistent anxiety
• Irritability
• Uncontrolled anger, defiance, aggressive behavior, “affective
storms”
• Impulsivity, lack of self-central, extreme willfulness
• Fearfulness, tendency to hide inner feelings from others
• Hypoglycemia
• Accumulation of copper in the brain
• Allergies, food and chemical sensitivities
• Cravings for carbohydrates or sweets
• Elevated lactic acid, especially in sedentary, overweight
youngsters or those who consume a lot of sugar-laden foods
• Coated tongue with tiny red spots
• Apathy, fatigue
• Morning nausea
• Eyes sensitive to sunlight
• Stretch marks on skin
• Cold hands and feet
• Reduced head hair
• Thin finger nails with white spots on the nails
• Family history of mood disorders and/or alcoholism
Recommended Supplements: Take the following until symptoms go away: Anxiety-Stress Relief (chewable tablets), Brain
Food, Royal Jelly, Allergy Control (1 or 2
tablets a day), Neuro Complex, L-Theanine, Vitamin B-6 (200mg twice
a day), Zinc Picolinate (50mg, 1 capsule a day), Men’s/Women’s Utimate Multiple
Vitamin (1 capsule/tablet every 3 days), DMG (125mg 2 times a day), L-Taurine (500mg, 1 capsule a day), Grape Seed/ Skin
Extract, Barley Green. If there is
hypoglycemia, add GTF
Chromium (200mcg, 1 tablet a day, as needed) or L-Carnosine (500mg, 1 capsule every 3 days) should be taken to chelate
copper.
If your child experiences low spirits and feelings of
“depression” intermittently, she or he will recover after taking
these supplements regularly. If supplementation and other
suggested interventions do not suffice, or if your child feels
suicidal, seek professional help. Bible-based psychotherapy or
counseling, combined with the above recommendations, have helped
many people and may be necessary for the child and family in
difficult cases.
From a Christian Perspective
Assuming for the moment that depression is neither profound nor
prolonged, a lapse into depression presupposes a loss of
spiritual perspective and faith. That is to say, if you didn’t
have depression before, it is difficult to succumb to depression
of significant depth or duration if you maintain awareness of
the overarching love, forgiveness, guidance, and presence of
God, his son, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in your life.
Focus on what is good and worthy of praise. Don’t focus on
what’s wrong and become consumed with a need to fix negative
things. Speak to yourself in spiritual songs—filling your brain
with beautiful music and lyrics (Ephesians 5: 10).
Note: Consume plenty of green, orange, and yellow vegetables
and fruits. Avoid artificial sweeteners and all forms of
concentrated or refined sugars, as well as foods high in
saturated fats. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. If your child needs
a mood lift, fruits, vegetables, fermented soy products, soy
yogurt, tempeh, or miso-nut tofu, brown rice, and legumes can
help. If you notice that your youngster’s mood deteriorates
after eating wheat or other gluten-containing foods, add one
capsule of Pure Super Enzymes- Chewables in a meal containing
gluten; or include in those glutinous meals organic cow’s milk
or yogurt made with soy, goat, or sheep milk. has a positive
effect on the brain and mood.
Do you know that the indwelling
Christ can give you peace in every situation? Feel His strong
arms around you; let the peace of God fill your brain, body, and
total being with His loving presence. Read Psalm 91 in the Bible
and experience the supernatural place of safety and protection
He provides (cf. Philippians 4:7). Frequent visits with
friends and attending various social activities including Bible
study meetings can keep you connected. When depression descends
upon one of strong faith, it will usually be due to some
disequilibrium in brain chemistry, possibly provoked by some
adverse life circumstance. The supplements recommended can help
your efforts to regain your equilibrium and spiritual vitality.
[Back to Top] | | Detox, Body and Brain | Body Pure Colon Cleanse, Liver Detox & Regenerator, Ojibwa, Pure Super Enzymes Chewables, Hyaluronic Acid, L-Glutathione, Psyllium Husk w/apple pectin.
[Back to Top] | | Diabetes Mellitus | This
describes body’s inability to regulate glucose, the fuel used by
cells to produce energy, and insulin—a hormone produced by the
pancreas—that helps glucose enter cells. The normal range for
glucose is between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). A
blood concentration of 140mg/dl or higher is considered diabetes.
Diabetes is often associated with a deep, resigned sadness, as
though all the sweetness has gone out of life. For best results in
overcoming diabetes, the underlying melancholy must be addressed,
using strategies which are discussed throughout this book.
Recommended Supplements: Glucose
Metabolizer, Vitamin B-1 (Vitamin B-1 helps
prevent glucose from reacting with proteins and helps participate in
the appropriate glucose metabolism), Magnesium Citrate, GTF
Chromium, Royal Jelly, Fenugreek/Thyme, Heart Prolongevity, Pure Advanced Gamma Vitamin E Complex, Men’s/Women’s
Ultimate Multiple Vitamin, Grape Seed/ Skin Extract or Barley Green.
To reduce damage to the retina of the eyes, take Healthy Eyes. Monitor your blood sugar levels.
[Back to Top] | | Diarrhea, Gas | Acidophilus
Complex (until stools normalize), Natural Diarrhea Relief, Potassium (only when needed). Eat Yogurt. Blackberry
root tea every few hours is a good remedy for diarrhea. Others
after consultation.
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Relief (chewable tablets), B-12 (chewable tablets), B6 chewable, Brain
Food, Brain Igniter (one capsule
every four days). If insomnia is a problem, try Neuro Relaxer or Natural Sleep. Add Ultimate Complete Nutritional Mix. You must first see your doctor to rule out a stroke or other
problems. At Pain, Stress & Sleep Clinic in New Jersey, we
provide Balance and Fall Prevention Training. Call (856)
939-4484.
[Back to Top] | | Drug Addiction or Substance Dependence | Drug addiction has a wide variety of cause and contributing factors; the common denominators are: pain, anxiety, and lack of self-worth. Prescription drug addiction is most prevalent, followed by alcoholism. Addiction usually takes hold slowly. As the brain and body are slowly introduced to addictive substances, genes may be pathologically altered, essentially engrafting a new disease process on the addict's constitution.
Measures to prevent substance abuse and addiction in youngsters include all factors conducive to psychic health and happiness. Only a few of the basics can be mentioned here. Children need love, affection, nurturing, and genuine contact. They also need constant structure, discipline, rational boundaries and rules; these make the child feel safe, secure, cared for, and loved. Honesty is essential. Installing traditional moral values, a strong work ethic, the ability to think, and the foundations for resilient independence has immense value. Great firewalls against destabilizing influences are the duel opponent of a simple, open love for and trust in God.
For detection of addiction in your youngster, first know your child thoroughly and realistically. Develop the habit of making eye contact when speaking to your child. Look for early signs such as detraction of eye contact, other changes such as aloofness, defensiveness, falling grades, appetite or weight decrease, change in energy level, changes in personal appearance and clothing choices, shifts in peer friendships and social preferences, and relativity sudden or drastic changes in interests and motivation. It helps to inform children at an appropriate age about the various mind-altering substances, their destructive effects, their seductiveness, and the futility of seeking solace in their delusive euphoria, warn them also about peer pressure.
In our treatment protocol, we combine the latest brain science, safe natural supplements, brain/mind therapy, and occasionally prescription medication if needed. Our advanced, time-tested services include designing individualized treatment regimens to balance biochemical brain deficits and to enable one to rise above the magnetic pull of alcohol or drugs. We provide long-term nutritional supplementation that enhances energy and well-being; prescribe a natural, balanced, low-fat nutrient-dense diet; and recommend daily stress and anxiety management with enjoyable exercises. All of the above facilitate lifestyle enhancement, altered gene expression, greater stability and well-being which not only minimizes the chances of relapse, but may reduce the probability of future offspring succumbing to addiction.
Whether legal or illegal, habitual overuse of substances in excess to get
some desired effect is dependence. You may build up tolerance to a substance, thus needing an ever-increasing amount to produce the
desired effect or prevent withdrawal. Whether the substance is
injected, taken orally, or inhaled, addictive substances can, to
varying degrees, influence the brain, mind, and body. Cocaine,
heroin, methadone, diazepam (Valium), phenobarbital, alcohol,
marijuana, rohypnol (“roofies”), gamma-hydroxy-butyrate (GHB), and
numerous potentially dangerous drugs are abused, causing users
untold miseries and sometimes death.
If
you are severely addicted to barbiturates, anti-anxiety drugs,
cocaine, or heroin, you need to be under a doctor’s supervision to
taper off gradually. Participate in a Christian support group or
Christian psychotherapeutic halfway house. You may need a 12-step
self-help program, biofeedback/neuro-feedback or behavioral therapy.
Learn to identify your “weakness” or “triggers.” For example, don’t
go to places where you are tempted; instead go to places that honor
God. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s power to overcome the desire for
substances that destroy your brain.
Recommended Supplements: Brain Focus and Regenerator, Brain
Food, Royal Jelly, Neuro Relaxer, Galantamine, Addiction Relief (chewable
tablets), Clarimen GC (Creatine Monohydrate), Grape Seed/ Skin Extract, GTF
Chromium, L-Carnosine and Natural 5-HTP at bedtime, Neuro Balancer, Men’s/Women’s
Ultimate Multiple Vitamin, Allergy Control, Immune Enhancer I and Immune Enhancer II, Liver Detox & Regenerator, L-Glutamine, L-Carnosine, Heart Prolongevity, Body Pure Colon Cleanse and Time Release or Buffered Vitamin
C (500mg—taken twice a day).
Consume a well-balanced natural food diet; add cooked Kudzu at least
once a week to your food. If you suffer seizures as a result of
phencyclidine (PCP) withdrawal, take Seizure Relief (chewable
tablets) and see a doctor. If you suffer insomnia, see
recommendations under that heading. God can take away destructive
cravings and give you a passion for becoming like His Son. (See also
Alcoholism.)
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