My name is Deb Gutzmann, I am a nurse and my husband is a Family Practice Physician. He too was on a statin drug a while back with 50% blockage in 4 arteries in the heart after going through an angiogram. His heart Dr’s put him on Mevacor. We were introduced to a company called Melaleuca which is a registered pharmaceutical company doing research in natural alternatives to prescription drugs.There is a product called ProvexCV, developed by a prominent Cardiology researcher at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His name is Dr. John Folts and he is the researcher that discovered that an aspirin a day can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. In conjunction with Melaleuca, he developed this product made from grape skin grape seed extract that reduces LDL oxidation which is what happens when your vessels begin to plug up and it also keeps platelets from clumping together which is a heart attack or stroke. John Folts thinks this will be the number one product in America for heart disease. It was just granted a US patent and has been medical journaled for physicians numerous times.
The other product my husband used is Phytomega, which is a blend of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and CoEQ10 and plant sterols. They are awaiting their patent on this product but this will lower cholesterol and triglycerides to the same degree that Lipitor will. Melaleuca offers a 60 day money back guarantee. My husband used this for two months and dropped his cholesterol from 240 on Mevacor to 168. His triglycerides dropped over 150 points in the two months and his diabetes is in better control than it has ever been. The Provex CV also is an anti-inflammatory which helps reduce the inflammation inside the artery walls. Inflammation can be more of a culprit for heart attack and stroke than having high cholesterol. After being on these products for 3 ½ years, now his cholesterol as of two months ago was 158 and his triglycerides were 88. His HDL went up and his LDL went down. His last EKG and Thallium study were read as normal and they were not when he was taken to the Twin Cities because of his blockages.
He really researched these products in depth and actually flew out to visit the company to see what they were like. He is very impressed with the quality of researchers, the products and the company. He is now off 5 prescription drugs because of Melaleuca’s Daily for Life Pack.We do a lot of health and wellness seminars around the state of Minnesota and have helped many get off or stay off statin drugs. Lipitor will lower cholesterol but we know many that still have heart attacks and sudden death because it does nothing to stop the oxidation of cholesterol so it still plugs the arteries up.
You need a referral to purchase through Melaleuca, but if it ever sounded like you would like more information or would like to try these natural products, he would be happy to refer you. Even if you would like to talk with him or have your friend that is a Physicians Assistant talk to him, he would be happy to talk with you. People need to know there is credible ways to lower cholesterol, and stop oxidation naturally. Where else will a company give a 60 day money back guarantee with the quality of the research in these products and they are patented which means they are guaranteed to work. We love helping people get healthy and stay healthy without prescription drugs. Good luck with your problems and best of health.
Deb & Bruce Gutzmann M.D.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Study Suggests is that, Particularly in the Very Elderly, the Risks of Aspirin Outweigh the benefits
Aspirin May Increase Stroke Risk
Some healthy older people take aspirin to ward off strokes. Healthy older people who take regular aspirin to prevent stroke may actually be increasing their risk.
In the past 25 years the number of strokes associated with blood-thinning drugs such as aspirin or warfarin has risen seven-fold, a UK study found.
The risk is particularly high in the over 75s and aspirin may do more harm than good in healthy older people, The Lancet Neurology paper reported.
"What our study suggests is that, particularly in the very elderly, the risks of aspirin outweigh the benefits" stated Professor Peter Rothwell.
Lifestyle choice
Many healthy older people also take a regular aspirin in an attempt to ward off a stroke.
Study leader, Professor Peter Rothwell, said the increasing use of drugs such as aspirin may soon take over high blood pressure as the leading cause of intracerebral haemorrhagic stroke in the over 75s. He warned than in healthy older adults the risks of taking aspirin may outweigh any benefits.
Dr Peter Coleman, deputy director of research and development for The Stroke Association said aspirin had gained a reputation of being part of a healthy lifestyle.
"However, this evidence indicates that if you are healthy and have a low risk of heart disease or stroke and unless advised by your GP to take aspirin on a daily basis then the increased risks from the side effects of aspirin are likely to outweigh the benefits of preventing a stroke."
He advised people to lower their risk of stroke by having regular blood pressure checks, eating a healthy diet, stopping smoking, only drinking alcohol in moderation, reducing salt intake and taking regular exercise.
Some healthy older people take aspirin to ward off strokes. Healthy older people who take regular aspirin to prevent stroke may actually be increasing their risk.
In the past 25 years the number of strokes associated with blood-thinning drugs such as aspirin or warfarin has risen seven-fold, a UK study found.
The risk is particularly high in the over 75s and aspirin may do more harm than good in healthy older people, The Lancet Neurology paper reported.
"What our study suggests is that, particularly in the very elderly, the risks of aspirin outweigh the benefits" stated Professor Peter Rothwell.
Lifestyle choice
Many healthy older people also take a regular aspirin in an attempt to ward off a stroke.
Study leader, Professor Peter Rothwell, said the increasing use of drugs such as aspirin may soon take over high blood pressure as the leading cause of intracerebral haemorrhagic stroke in the over 75s. He warned than in healthy older adults the risks of taking aspirin may outweigh any benefits.
Dr Peter Coleman, deputy director of research and development for The Stroke Association said aspirin had gained a reputation of being part of a healthy lifestyle.
"However, this evidence indicates that if you are healthy and have a low risk of heart disease or stroke and unless advised by your GP to take aspirin on a daily basis then the increased risks from the side effects of aspirin are likely to outweigh the benefits of preventing a stroke."
He advised people to lower their risk of stroke by having regular blood pressure checks, eating a healthy diet, stopping smoking, only drinking alcohol in moderation, reducing salt intake and taking regular exercise.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6610713.stm
Prostolic
My father who is 66 started taking Prostolic over 6 months ago has lowered his BP drastically. I don't know the number but I could call and ask him. His Dr. is now considering taking him off his medicine.
Sara Johnson
Sara Johnson
Truck Driver Lowers Blood Pressure
My husband is a truck driver & the DOT now has all these new regulations regarding BP levels. He went in for his physical and his was 130 something over upper 90s. This is classified Stage 1 Hypertension. He was put on 3 months probation to get it back down to normal or he'd loose his CDL - that would put us at $0 in real/livable income.
I told him about Prostolic & at first he didn't want to take it, because it only says it's to "help maintain healthy blood pressure" - no language that would even imply that it will help lower high BP. I called Melaleuca and they would say nothing else, either. So we took a chance and I put him on Prostolic. Within two weeks, it was back down to normal (around 120/80). He did nothing else, so I know it was the Prostolic.
Dannielle Hixson
I told him about Prostolic & at first he didn't want to take it, because it only says it's to "help maintain healthy blood pressure" - no language that would even imply that it will help lower high BP. I called Melaleuca and they would say nothing else, either. So we took a chance and I put him on Prostolic. Within two weeks, it was back down to normal (around 120/80). He did nothing else, so I know it was the Prostolic.
Dannielle Hixson
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Belly Dancing
Abraiha was born in a far away land and started her belly dancing career.
That is belly dancing in her mother's belly in Morocco!
Now Abraiha teaches Middle Eastern Dance and produces the Dancer
Showcase in Los Angeles County, California.
My secret to dancing and great health is Melaleuca The Wellness Company! I
joined Melaleuca in 2002 and have been simply amazed at the improvement in my
health!
As a dancer I need to protect my joints
from wearing out! My other secret is
that Replenix taken with the
Vitality Pack will significantly
increase collagen production in
your skin.
I used to suffer with IBS, irritable
bowel syndrome for years and could
not tolerate dairy foods. The pain and
abdominal bloating was severe. I am
sympton free of IBS and now love
to eat pizza and ice cream, all
thanks to Melaleuca FiberWise
Products!!!!!
http://www.dancershowcase.com/Melaleuca.html
That is belly dancing in her mother's belly in Morocco!
Now Abraiha teaches Middle Eastern Dance and produces the Dancer
Showcase in Los Angeles County, California.
My secret to dancing and great health is Melaleuca The Wellness Company! I
joined Melaleuca in 2002 and have been simply amazed at the improvement in my
health!
As a dancer I need to protect my joints
from wearing out! My other secret is
that Replenix taken with the
Vitality Pack will significantly
increase collagen production in
your skin.
I used to suffer with IBS, irritable
bowel syndrome for years and could
not tolerate dairy foods. The pain and
abdominal bloating was severe. I am
sympton free of IBS and now love
to eat pizza and ice cream, all
thanks to Melaleuca FiberWise
Products!!!!!
http://www.dancershowcase.com/Melaleuca.html
Phytomega, A Natural Blood Thinner
The reason Phytomega works is because it is an essential fatty acid (((EFA))) From what I have heard it contains omega 3 fatty acids. That is the EFA that people do NOT get enough of. We get too much 6 and 9 and not enough 3.
Basically you could take any product from a good company as long as it has Omega 3's in it and see results. But you must take it consistently. Fish oil and flax see oil both contain Omega 3's. Look for products that carry only Omega 3's and not Omega 6 and 9. They are also good for you but most people already get too much of them. I work at a Health Food Store. EFA's are good fats. Good fats destroy bad fats. Humans need good fats in their diets to maintain their health. Good fats are also good for hair and skin and are natural anti-inflammatories. (((arthritis))) There are so many good things that Omega 3's can do to support your good health!!!
I also believe that Phytomega has plant sterols in it. Also very good for maintaing healthy cholesterol levels. Also other companies have this by itself too. However finding these both together in another brand might not be as easy. Phytomega looks like a great product to include in a healthy living lifestyle. I checked out the price and it looks pretty reasonable. If I had this product in my store I would definately suggest it to people.
Check with a doctor is because omega 3's/fish oils are natural blood thinners. if you aren't taking any other prescriptions, aren't going to have surgery and are in good health than you shouldn't have any problems.
Crystal N.
Basically you could take any product from a good company as long as it has Omega 3's in it and see results. But you must take it consistently. Fish oil and flax see oil both contain Omega 3's. Look for products that carry only Omega 3's and not Omega 6 and 9. They are also good for you but most people already get too much of them. I work at a Health Food Store. EFA's are good fats. Good fats destroy bad fats. Humans need good fats in their diets to maintain their health. Good fats are also good for hair and skin and are natural anti-inflammatories. (((arthritis))) There are so many good things that Omega 3's can do to support your good health!!!
I also believe that Phytomega has plant sterols in it. Also very good for maintaing healthy cholesterol levels. Also other companies have this by itself too. However finding these both together in another brand might not be as easy. Phytomega looks like a great product to include in a healthy living lifestyle. I checked out the price and it looks pretty reasonable. If I had this product in my store I would definately suggest it to people.
Check with a doctor is because omega 3's/fish oils are natural blood thinners. if you aren't taking any other prescriptions, aren't going to have surgery and are in good health than you shouldn't have any problems.
Crystal N.
Spider Veins
I do not take the ProvexCV ~only because I am a nursing mother. I don't think it would hurt a darn thing but the fact is because there is not enough information on herbs (Ginko Biloba) it is recommended to avoid while nursing :-s
My husband has reduced his high blood pressure considerably with ProvexCV! He does not take any blood pressure medication (prescription or otherwise) the only thing he takes is ProvexCV and Replenex.
I take the Provex and have to say it is amazing as well! Do you know that it has greatly reduced the visible signs of my spider veins?!!! Is that crazy or what?!!!! Gotta love our Vitality Line! My 13 year old son was "loosely" diagnosed with Juvenille Rhematoid Arthritis in Feb. of this year. We immediately started him on Replenex and he has had ZERO attacks since!
Angie P.
My husband has reduced his high blood pressure considerably with ProvexCV! He does not take any blood pressure medication (prescription or otherwise) the only thing he takes is ProvexCV and Replenex.
I take the Provex and have to say it is amazing as well! Do you know that it has greatly reduced the visible signs of my spider veins?!!! Is that crazy or what?!!!! Gotta love our Vitality Line! My 13 year old son was "loosely" diagnosed with Juvenille Rhematoid Arthritis in Feb. of this year. We immediately started him on Replenex and he has had ZERO attacks since!
Angie P.
If You Think Phytomega's Good Try ProvexCV
I took ProvexCV for 2 months before beginning my Daily for Life including Phytomega. I went to have my chloresterol taken (For which my MD said I'd have to take pravachol forever!) to use as a guideline to measure what the Phytomega does.
Well, after 2 months of Provex, my chloresterol was BELOW normal. ProvexCV is made for general heart health, but since I've been taking it, I've had not a SINGLE disabling spell (I used to have them AT LEAST WEEKLY, more commonly bi-weekly, and they'd last a couple to 3 or 4 days.) That was 4 months ago! Nor has my Asthma acted up. I've also gotten off 95% of the PRN meds I was taking for other unrelated things.
Well, after 2 months of Provex, my chloresterol was BELOW normal. ProvexCV is made for general heart health, but since I've been taking it, I've had not a SINGLE disabling spell (I used to have them AT LEAST WEEKLY, more commonly bi-weekly, and they'd last a couple to 3 or 4 days.) That was 4 months ago! Nor has my Asthma acted up. I've also gotten off 95% of the PRN meds I was taking for other unrelated things.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
ProvexCV
For several years now, ProvexCV's combination of heart-healthy ingredients, including grape seed, grape skin, quercetin, bilberry, ginkgo biloba, and its exclusive enzyme blend has helped
(1) reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol oxidation in the bloodstream and
(2) inhibit blood platelet aggregation—two of the leading causes of heart disease.
Since the 1990s, Melaleuca's in-house team has led the effort in partnership with Dr. John Folts, a renowned cardiovascular researcher at the University of Wisconsin. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Folts is credited with being the first to document the positive effect of aspirin on arterial blood clotting. With aspirin, it took 20 years from the time Dr. Folts discovered and documented the impact it has on platelet activity before the Bayer Company could make the heart-health claim on their label.
The development of ProvexCV has been a thorough process, involving live-human testing and measurement, requiring months of effort to document and analyze the research data. Traveling the globe, Melaleuca scientists have found that different strains of grapes provided widely varying levels of flavonoid activity, particularly in regards toa group of flavonoids known as proanthocyanidins. Certain proanthocyanidins have been found to be 10 times more powerful than vitamin E in antioxidant activity, and Melaleuca has protected its right to the best sources on the market.
(1) reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol oxidation in the bloodstream and
(2) inhibit blood platelet aggregation—two of the leading causes of heart disease.
Since the 1990s, Melaleuca's in-house team has led the effort in partnership with Dr. John Folts, a renowned cardiovascular researcher at the University of Wisconsin. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Folts is credited with being the first to document the positive effect of aspirin on arterial blood clotting. With aspirin, it took 20 years from the time Dr. Folts discovered and documented the impact it has on platelet activity before the Bayer Company could make the heart-health claim on their label.
The development of ProvexCV has been a thorough process, involving live-human testing and measurement, requiring months of effort to document and analyze the research data. Traveling the globe, Melaleuca scientists have found that different strains of grapes provided widely varying levels of flavonoid activity, particularly in regards toa group of flavonoids known as proanthocyanidins. Certain proanthocyanidins have been found to be 10 times more powerful than vitamin E in antioxidant activity, and Melaleuca has protected its right to the best sources on the market.
Benefit from Red Wine Without the Alcohol with the "Secret" Health Promoting Properties of Grape Seed Extract
The following is from GreatLife magazine, Feb. '99
We finally have an explanation for the so-called French Paradox, the fact that the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans even though they eat oodles of fat. This has been attributed to their daily consumption of red wine, but no one knew what provided the protection. The secret seems to be in the grapes' seeds. Substances called oligoproanthocyanins (OPCs), found in the seeds of all red grapes give red wine its health-promoting properties... Grape seed extract (and grape skin extract) is often called OPCs.
Between 1972 and 1978, extensive research was conducted in France on grape seed extract; results showed that OPCs are readily absorbed when taken orally. OPCs have an affinity for connective tissue, which surrounds blood vessels, organs and muscles, and gives structural integrity to joints, tendons and ligaments. Healthy connective tissue is strong but flexible. Studies have shown grape seed extract keeps connective tissue from becoming stiff... Grape seed extract can be useful in the treatment of varicose veins and easy bruising. Sronger blood vessel connective tissue also seems to help lessen the formation of arterial plaque... Interestingly, if OPCs are being consumed, the body requires less vitamin C to make healthy connective tissue...
However, recent research on OPCs has focused primarily on their antioxidant action. In fact, grape seed extract's ability to defend against the damaging effects of free radicals is significantly greater than the antioxidant activity of vitamin A or vitamin E. Free radical damage has been implicated as a factor in rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, emphysema and other chronic degenerative diseases.
Grape seed extract also appears to work as an anti-inflammatory and may be beneficial for inflammatory and allergic conditions... Grape seed extract has been proven effective in reducing swelling from surgery and sports injuries. In the French studies, 200 to 400 miligrams per day was the usual treatment dose of grape seed extract for various conditions. No adverse effects have been reported... consider getting a regular dose of OPCs from a bottle to ensure therapeutically adequate amounts.
(Please read to the bottom for important information from Dr. Clark Hansen's book "Grape Seed Extract")Melaleuca's Vitality for Life products ProVex, ProVex-Plus, and ProVexCV are all grape-seed products:ProVex - each capsule contains 25 mg. grape seed extract, plus 75 mg. citrus bioflavonoids.ProVex-Plus - each capsule contains 25 mg. grape seed extract, 30 mg. grape skin extract, 50 mg. citrus bio- flavonoids, 10 mg. ginkgo biloba extract (leaf), 10 mg. bilberry extract (berry).ProVexCV - each capsule contains a blend of the ingredients in ProVex-Plus, with the addition of quercetin (all together they total 349 mg.) Additionally, there is an enzyme blend (16 mg.) of proteases & bromelain.
According to some doctors, when taking grape-seed extract, you should begin with a "saturation" dosage of 25 mg. of grape-seed extract per 25 lbs. body weight. If you are well, continue this for 2 weeks. If you are not symptom-free, continue this until you are. After the "saturation" dose, take 25 mg. of grape-seed extract per 50 lbs. of body weight as a continuing "maintenance" dose. Ideally, you should spread your doses out during your waking hours, to assure that your tissues are constantly receiving the full benefit.Example: 150 lb. person would begin with 6 capsules a day; when symptom-free, that would decrease to 3 capsules daily. 50 lb. child would begin with 2/day; when symptom-free, that would decrease to 1/day.According to the quoted article, in the French studies they were routinely taking 8 - 16 capsules a day.
In the book "Grape Seed Extract", by Dr. Clark Hansen, the following conditions were improved by the addition of grape seed extract: Keeping skin youthful and supple, reducing cellulite & dimpling, stretch marks, & old scars; treating and preventing bruises, varicose veine, spider veins, phlebitis, purperea & leg ulcers, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis, allergies, ulcers, cardiovascular disease; preventing cancer, protecting DNA from oxidative damage and cell mutations; preventing tooth decay and preventing and healing gum disease; halting cataract progression, prevention & treatment of glaucoma, improvement in various types of retinal disease (including diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, hemorrhagic & hypertensive retinopathy, and macular degeneration; reducing the progressive symptoms of MS; treating asthma and emphysema.
Dr. Hansen also documents the safety of grape-seed extract, stating that it is non-toxic, even at high doses of 132 mg. per pound of body weight per day for 12 months! (That is the equivalent to a 150 lb. person taking over 700 capsules a day!). He recommends 25 mg. per 25 lb. body weight as a saturation dosage, reducing to as little as half that when symptom free. However, he notes that the effective dosage may be much higher than that. For allergies, he suggests that 100 - 200 mg. may be taken 2 - 3 times daily for a few days, until the body stabalizes and is symptom-free. As an adjunct to cancer therapy, he recommends 150 - 200 mg., taken 4 times a day to enhance the immune response. He notes that these massive doses have not been shown to cause any harm. Grape seed works with the other known antioxidants, like vitamins E an C, as well as beta-carotene, bioflavonoids and certain enzymes to stop the damage caused by free radicals. It may work with vitamin E to potentiate the body's ability to fight and prevent cancer, by protecting cancer-fighters known as natural killer cells. It is also known to work synergistically with vitamin C to increase the length of time these cells are actively fighting cancer.
Dr. Hansen includes numerous case histories with testimonies from patients. (You can purchase his book and/or an audio cassette from R.M. Barry Publications) If you have found this information helpful, pass it along. Keep in mind that Cell-Wise is a basic antioxidant: it works like a primer coat on metal or wood. It is one of the basic necessities in maintaining or rebuilding our good health. The ProVex products are the super-antioxidants which work along with the basic antioxidants: like the top coat or sealer on metal or wood. Either, alone, is better than nothing. But, used together, they provide our best protection and/or hope for improvement. Along with the Vitality Pak, we have a complete program for achieving optimum health, long-term.
We finally have an explanation for the so-called French Paradox, the fact that the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans even though they eat oodles of fat. This has been attributed to their daily consumption of red wine, but no one knew what provided the protection. The secret seems to be in the grapes' seeds. Substances called oligoproanthocyanins (OPCs), found in the seeds of all red grapes give red wine its health-promoting properties... Grape seed extract (and grape skin extract) is often called OPCs.
Between 1972 and 1978, extensive research was conducted in France on grape seed extract; results showed that OPCs are readily absorbed when taken orally. OPCs have an affinity for connective tissue, which surrounds blood vessels, organs and muscles, and gives structural integrity to joints, tendons and ligaments. Healthy connective tissue is strong but flexible. Studies have shown grape seed extract keeps connective tissue from becoming stiff... Grape seed extract can be useful in the treatment of varicose veins and easy bruising. Sronger blood vessel connective tissue also seems to help lessen the formation of arterial plaque... Interestingly, if OPCs are being consumed, the body requires less vitamin C to make healthy connective tissue...
However, recent research on OPCs has focused primarily on their antioxidant action. In fact, grape seed extract's ability to defend against the damaging effects of free radicals is significantly greater than the antioxidant activity of vitamin A or vitamin E. Free radical damage has been implicated as a factor in rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, emphysema and other chronic degenerative diseases.
Grape seed extract also appears to work as an anti-inflammatory and may be beneficial for inflammatory and allergic conditions... Grape seed extract has been proven effective in reducing swelling from surgery and sports injuries. In the French studies, 200 to 400 miligrams per day was the usual treatment dose of grape seed extract for various conditions. No adverse effects have been reported... consider getting a regular dose of OPCs from a bottle to ensure therapeutically adequate amounts.
(Please read to the bottom for important information from Dr. Clark Hansen's book "Grape Seed Extract")Melaleuca's Vitality for Life products ProVex, ProVex-Plus, and ProVexCV are all grape-seed products:ProVex - each capsule contains 25 mg. grape seed extract, plus 75 mg. citrus bioflavonoids.ProVex-Plus - each capsule contains 25 mg. grape seed extract, 30 mg. grape skin extract, 50 mg. citrus bio- flavonoids, 10 mg. ginkgo biloba extract (leaf), 10 mg. bilberry extract (berry).ProVexCV - each capsule contains a blend of the ingredients in ProVex-Plus, with the addition of quercetin (all together they total 349 mg.) Additionally, there is an enzyme blend (16 mg.) of proteases & bromelain.
According to some doctors, when taking grape-seed extract, you should begin with a "saturation" dosage of 25 mg. of grape-seed extract per 25 lbs. body weight. If you are well, continue this for 2 weeks. If you are not symptom-free, continue this until you are. After the "saturation" dose, take 25 mg. of grape-seed extract per 50 lbs. of body weight as a continuing "maintenance" dose. Ideally, you should spread your doses out during your waking hours, to assure that your tissues are constantly receiving the full benefit.Example: 150 lb. person would begin with 6 capsules a day; when symptom-free, that would decrease to 3 capsules daily. 50 lb. child would begin with 2/day; when symptom-free, that would decrease to 1/day.According to the quoted article, in the French studies they were routinely taking 8 - 16 capsules a day.
In the book "Grape Seed Extract", by Dr. Clark Hansen, the following conditions were improved by the addition of grape seed extract: Keeping skin youthful and supple, reducing cellulite & dimpling, stretch marks, & old scars; treating and preventing bruises, varicose veine, spider veins, phlebitis, purperea & leg ulcers, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis, allergies, ulcers, cardiovascular disease; preventing cancer, protecting DNA from oxidative damage and cell mutations; preventing tooth decay and preventing and healing gum disease; halting cataract progression, prevention & treatment of glaucoma, improvement in various types of retinal disease (including diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, hemorrhagic & hypertensive retinopathy, and macular degeneration; reducing the progressive symptoms of MS; treating asthma and emphysema.
Dr. Hansen also documents the safety of grape-seed extract, stating that it is non-toxic, even at high doses of 132 mg. per pound of body weight per day for 12 months! (That is the equivalent to a 150 lb. person taking over 700 capsules a day!). He recommends 25 mg. per 25 lb. body weight as a saturation dosage, reducing to as little as half that when symptom free. However, he notes that the effective dosage may be much higher than that. For allergies, he suggests that 100 - 200 mg. may be taken 2 - 3 times daily for a few days, until the body stabalizes and is symptom-free. As an adjunct to cancer therapy, he recommends 150 - 200 mg., taken 4 times a day to enhance the immune response. He notes that these massive doses have not been shown to cause any harm. Grape seed works with the other known antioxidants, like vitamins E an C, as well as beta-carotene, bioflavonoids and certain enzymes to stop the damage caused by free radicals. It may work with vitamin E to potentiate the body's ability to fight and prevent cancer, by protecting cancer-fighters known as natural killer cells. It is also known to work synergistically with vitamin C to increase the length of time these cells are actively fighting cancer.
Dr. Hansen includes numerous case histories with testimonies from patients. (You can purchase his book and/or an audio cassette from R.M. Barry Publications) If you have found this information helpful, pass it along. Keep in mind that Cell-Wise is a basic antioxidant: it works like a primer coat on metal or wood. It is one of the basic necessities in maintaining or rebuilding our good health. The ProVex products are the super-antioxidants which work along with the basic antioxidants: like the top coat or sealer on metal or wood. Either, alone, is better than nothing. But, used together, they provide our best protection and/or hope for improvement. Along with the Vitality Pak, we have a complete program for achieving optimum health, long-term.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Be Proactive in Your Own Health Care
My name is Deb Gutzmann, I am a nurse and my husband is a Family Practice Physician. He too was on a statin drug a while back with 50% blockage in 4 arteries in the heart after going through an angiogram. His heart Dr’s put him on Mevacor. We were introduced to a company called Melaleuca which is a registered pharmaceutical company doing research in natural alternatives to prescription drugs.
There is a product called Provex CV, developed by a prominent Cardiology researcher at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His name is Dr. John Folts and he is the researcher that discovered that an aspirin a day can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. In conjunction with Melaleuca, he developed this product made from grape skin grape seed extract that reduces LDL oxidation which is what happens when your vessels begin to plug up and it also keeps platelets from clumping together which is a heart attack or stroke. John Folts thinks this will be the number one product in America for heart disease. It was just granted a US patent and has been medical journaled for physicians numerous times. The other product my husband used is Phytomega, which is a blend of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and CoEQ10 and plant sterols. They are awaiting their patent on this product but this will lower cholesterol and triglycerides to the same degree that Lipitor will. Melaleuca offers a 60 day money back guarantee. My husband used this for two months and dropped his cholesterol from 240 on Mevacor to 168. His triglycerides dropped over 150 points in the two months and his diabetes is in better control than it has ever been. The Provex CV also is an anti-inflammatory which helps reduce the inflammation inside the artery walls. Inflammation can be more of a culprit for heart attack and stroke than having high cholesterol. After being on these products for 3 ½ years, now his cholesterol as of two months ago was 158 and his triglycerides were 88. His HDL went up and his LDL went down. His last EKG and Thallium study were read as normal and they were not when he was taken to the Twin Cities because of his blockages.
He really researched these products in depth and actually flew out to visit the company to see what they were like. He is very impressed with the quality of researchers, the products and the company. He is now off 5 prescription drugs because of Melaleuca’s Daily for Life Pack.
We do a lot of health and wellness seminars around the state of Minnesota and have helped many get off or stay off statin drugs. Lipitor will lower cholesterol but we know many that still have heart attacks and sudden death because it does nothing to stop the oxidation of cholesterol so it still plugs the arteries up. You need a referral to purchase through Melaleuca, but if it ever sounded like you would like more information or would like to try these natural products, he would be happy to refer you. Even if you would like to talk with him or have your friend that is a Physicians Assistant talk to him, he would be happy to talk with you. People need to know there is credible ways to lower cholesterol, and stop oxidation naturally. Where else will a company give a 60 day money back guarantee with the quality of the research in these products and they are patented which means they are guaranteed to work. We love helping people get healthy and stay healthy without prescription drugs. Good luck with your problems and best of health.
Deb & Bruce Gutzmann M.D.
There is a product called Provex CV, developed by a prominent Cardiology researcher at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His name is Dr. John Folts and he is the researcher that discovered that an aspirin a day can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. In conjunction with Melaleuca, he developed this product made from grape skin grape seed extract that reduces LDL oxidation which is what happens when your vessels begin to plug up and it also keeps platelets from clumping together which is a heart attack or stroke. John Folts thinks this will be the number one product in America for heart disease. It was just granted a US patent and has been medical journaled for physicians numerous times. The other product my husband used is Phytomega, which is a blend of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and CoEQ10 and plant sterols. They are awaiting their patent on this product but this will lower cholesterol and triglycerides to the same degree that Lipitor will. Melaleuca offers a 60 day money back guarantee. My husband used this for two months and dropped his cholesterol from 240 on Mevacor to 168. His triglycerides dropped over 150 points in the two months and his diabetes is in better control than it has ever been. The Provex CV also is an anti-inflammatory which helps reduce the inflammation inside the artery walls. Inflammation can be more of a culprit for heart attack and stroke than having high cholesterol. After being on these products for 3 ½ years, now his cholesterol as of two months ago was 158 and his triglycerides were 88. His HDL went up and his LDL went down. His last EKG and Thallium study were read as normal and they were not when he was taken to the Twin Cities because of his blockages.
He really researched these products in depth and actually flew out to visit the company to see what they were like. He is very impressed with the quality of researchers, the products and the company. He is now off 5 prescription drugs because of Melaleuca’s Daily for Life Pack.
We do a lot of health and wellness seminars around the state of Minnesota and have helped many get off or stay off statin drugs. Lipitor will lower cholesterol but we know many that still have heart attacks and sudden death because it does nothing to stop the oxidation of cholesterol so it still plugs the arteries up. You need a referral to purchase through Melaleuca, but if it ever sounded like you would like more information or would like to try these natural products, he would be happy to refer you. Even if you would like to talk with him or have your friend that is a Physicians Assistant talk to him, he would be happy to talk with you. People need to know there is credible ways to lower cholesterol, and stop oxidation naturally. Where else will a company give a 60 day money back guarantee with the quality of the research in these products and they are patented which means they are guaranteed to work. We love helping people get healthy and stay healthy without prescription drugs. Good luck with your problems and best of health.
Deb & Bruce Gutzmann M.D.
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