More Drugs That Kill You

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nmazca — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:29:41 GMT

Isabelle_203 How can I get the info on Mistletoe?

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Jaan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:59:35 GMT

A deficiency in the essential 90 nutrients we need shows as an illness - the weakest link gives in and we start to experience a health challenge(s) ... my doctors and specialists marvel at my normal blood pressure at sixty thought my high cholesterol is my and their concern ... I take daily all sixty minerals, all eight known glyconutrients, and natural vitamin&mineral&antioxidant formula produced from Indian mustered seed grown hydrophonically ... we need all sixty minerals for good health ... one of them is selenium that is known to support the proper function of our heart ... the long distance runners sometimes collapse even thought they are in good shape ... they sweat the minerals and do not know that they should take them daily ... we also lose minerals through sweat ... we do not replenish them as we age because our produce contains few of them and in low quantities ... even the organic produce is low in the minerals; the reason is that the farmers do not add them to the soil any more ... the multivitamins formula generated from the Indian mustard seed is a standardized product ... each pill contains nothing but the nutrients that are in the food matrix ... our body absorbs these nutrients as if you ate not a supplement but produce rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants ... the glyconutrients are important for our health ... if our body cannot manufacture them then we experience health complications ... they provide all kinds of functions especially cell-to-cell communication ... these three supplements keep me going and young looking and also young at heart ... if you would like to learn more about the products I have been taking for ten years, write to my personal e-mail address jbendl@bmts.com ... please include Dr. Mercola's name in the subject line ... if my filter stops your e-mail I will be able to download it into my Inbox manually ... to all, good health, Jaan.

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zachem — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:37:19 GMT

My mother has been taking diuretics for years for swelling. She believes in her own mind that she's eating right and the swelling just won't go away. She eats sweets, carbs, salt, you name it, so I know it's what she's eating that partially to blame. We won't know if there is something else going on with her unless she starts getting serious about her health. Within the last 2 years, and even more so within the last month, she has started losing enormous amounts of potassium. She cramps up, is in pain, and feels like passing out. Her doctor keeps giving her Lasix and she keeps taking it. It takes a day to work now. She also said she started using Splenda as a low-calorie sweetener. Her urine started have an awful odor, so she stopped. The smell went away. How can they tout this as a safe alternative to sugar and that it's safe for diabetics??? If Mom won't quit Lasix, what else can she do to help the swelling and alleviate the symptoms of low potassium. She has to take a large amount to replace what was lost. Losing large amounts of potassium is dangerous. If you have any ideas, other than her taking drugs to release the water, please let me know. At least I can make her aware of her options if she still chooses to take Lasix.

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T_rex — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:05:15 GMT

ALL DRUGS ARE POISON, is my mantra.

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zachem — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:01:12 GMT

I have recently changed my eating habits to leaner meats, fresh veggies, and fruits. At the moment, it's kind of restrictive, I measure everything out. This has resulted in a 25 lb. weight loss. The added benefit is that my blood pressure has gone back to normal. This is w/o a regular exercise program to aid in the weight loss. I was elated when the doc told me that it was normal!! Another benefit is that I'm not nauseated anymore. No heart burn either. It seems nearly impossible for me to cut out fat so I use olive oil on my veggies and even on my chicken. I plan on purchasing coconut oil too to help with the metabolism. My husband hates all that good for you stuff but I can at least make it up for my children! Let me give a little bit of background on myself, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism in 1992 and Cushing's disease in 2003. I'm on .3mg of Synthroid and .7mcg of Cytomel. I was supposed to be on growth hormone but the insurance company won't approve me for it. I had pituitary surgery in December of 2003. It has taken me this long to actual start feeling well. Changing my eating habits has made a great difference in my energy levels. After surgery I was told to lose weight, I couldn't, then I was told I was insulin resistant after that. My endo wanted me on Metformin and then try a weight loss drug with that. NO WAY! My insulin tested normal most of the time. I just want to add from my own testimony, that eating properly does work. For my body type, more protein is the key. I have rice in the afternoon and grapefruit, morning, evening, and snack (I also chew the seeds with the pulp!). I feel better everday. I figure it's going to take more time to get my strength and stamina back. Any ideas on antioxidants? And vitamins? Anyway, I just wanted to give my little testimony that eating raw and steamed veggies does work and eating lean meats does work for lowering blood pressure. Forget dangerous beta blockers! Have that oil too! It's delicious!

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mohammad kazemi — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:00:04 GMT

exercise cut soduim and sugars.

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HerbertBudgie — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:20:51 GMT

An easy way to have high blood pressure normalized is with homoeopathic treatment. I went off beta blockers (which never really lowered my BP just made me unable to breathe) and onto homoeopathic Crataegus 6c in solution, daily, a few drops. My blood pressure has been fine for six years.

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Diane26 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:45:00 GMT

I have been on a beta-blocker for 35 years. I started at 18 for rapid and irregular heartbeat. I have tried many alternative supplements but none work as well. The side-effect that I struggle with from long-term use of a beta-blocker is Raynauds Disease. This not only affects my hands and feet but my legs and arms. I don't even want to think about where this is all going... I have tried getting off the beta-blocker many times but then I can hardly walk ten steps and I'm out of breath and my heart is racing and skipping. I truly am between a rock and a hard-place on this one. A pace-maker may be my only other option.

Diane

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LoriJean — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:28:09 GMT

One other thing, my husband and I--------as well as my mother-in-law---------all take Melaleuca Vitamins.

Check them out on your computer------go to melaleuca.com, or melaleuca.ca and read about pure vitamins. My mother-in-law is as sharp as a tack, maybe sharper, because of the organic vegetables, Melaleuca vitamins, and is on no medication for high blood pressure, or heart disease or anything. Golly gee!!!!! I wonder why this would be!!!!!

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LoriJean — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:20:31 GMT

My husband and I have an organic garden in our back yard. We use absolutely NO chemicals at all, and everything thrives. The carrots, beets, asparagus, tomatoes taste like real vegetables. Maybe if some people would spend some money on organic vegetables (100% organic), they would have no problems with their health. My mother-in-law lives off the vegetables from our garden. She is 89 years old, and out does the residents in her apartment building. She does not live in a nursing home either. She goes to exercise classes, walks uptown herself, babysits her first great grandchild, and looks after herself. We have to make an appointment to phone and/or visit her. What did our parents grandparents do way back when, when their their little to know medications like what we have now? Their food was pure and organic, NOT chemically induced and no flavour. Something to think about!!!

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AnnieInfinite — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:41:07 GMT

Mineral spectrum supplement, gingkho biloba, Fish Oil or (Krill), magnesium, garlic, exercise and avoiding grains and sugars are the answer to clogged arteries, high blood pressure and palpitations. Add in an organic green food like green barley (to help alkalize your system) and your blood tests should have your doctor asking what it is you did to get well, or even patting himself on the back that he healed you, until you tell him it wasn't him at all.

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evermoore2007 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:03:57 GMT

I was recently diagnosed with a serious heart arrhythmia and was prescribed a beta blocker. I am the type of person that hates to take ANY type of medication, over the counter included, so I was really unhappy when I learned I'd have to be taking a pill every day. I'll admit that my palpitations are less severe since starting the medication, but I can't stand the side effects (feeling whoozy and slow breath). I would be thrilled if there was a natural alternative to the beta blocker! It was pretty frightening to read that this medicine might make me feel better, but it could cause more harm in the long run.

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chrispl — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:19:21 GMT

My mother had a bad case of high blood pressure where she would sometimes black out and faint. The doctors gave her drugs that made her feel worse; telling her she will have to take them for the rest of her life.

My father healed himself with herbs from a serious sickness 15 years ago and with the knowledge gained he made her herbs to alleviate the high blood pressure and the problem was gone within a week. This was two years ago and no problems since.

My friend who is a mechanic also had very bad high blood pressure. He had to quit work because of very bad lethargy. What was worse was that he could not sleep at night.

This went on for about 4-5 months when I told him about my dad's herbs. (I didn't believe in them)

He had tried drugs and alternative methods but nothing helped.

He took my dad's herbs and they started working the next (or was it the same day...) day.

On the first day he had what some call a 'healing crisis'. He felt horrible, as if getting a massive caffeine shot. He could not get any sleep during the night as his body felt as if it was getting dredged. In the morning he had what he described as momentary blockages in his veins. He would strongly massage these blockages and they would 'shoot' ahead and eventually they were gone.

Though it appears that he drank too much in his eagerness.

The first day was a bit rough but the second day was better. Before the end of the week all (obvious) signs of his high blood pressure disappeared and he had full energy again.

Prior to taking the herbs he had a thumbnail size bump on his neck which the doctors said nothing could be done about. Though I think he said that the doctor mentioned an operation. By the end of the week this bump was gone. My friend felt great and keeps on feeling great and highly recommends these herbs to everyone.

If anyone is desperate and interested in this email me to chrispl78 at yahoo dot com

Or try Agnioprim at www.angioprim.com

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tamnadia72 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:01:04 GMT

TomT

Cut it out, man. This isn't the place for it.

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reenakizoffgill — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:58:47 GMT

My 91-year old mother is on high blood-pressure drugs. Just before opening Dr. Mercola's newsletter, I had decided to find out if there is something to help her, rather than taking drugs. Thank you Dr. Mercola for sending this information at the right time.

Katherine Gill