Category Archives: Vitamins & Supplements

Is the FDA Trying to Take Away Your Vitamins?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by lzerbe| 3 Comments

 by Deirdre Imus, founder and president of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

What began as a murmur last year about a possible ban on thousands of dietary supplements in the U.S. has reached cacophonous levels over the last few months, as the Food and Drug Administration indicated its intent to regulate “new dietary ingredients” in current and future products.

What does this mean? And, more importantly, how might it affect you and your health? Continue reading →

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Treating Auto-Immune Diseases, Naturally

Posted on January 3, 2012 by ieliaz| 3 Comments

by Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., MS., L.Ac.

While your body is designed to defend against a host of environmental invaders, it cannot completely withstand the adverse effects of poor diet, chronic stress and toxic build-up. These common factors can contribute to a group of serious health epidemics, including autoimmune (AI) disease, which is rising to the top of this list. Autoimmune diseases comprise more than 100 unique types such as Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Celiac disease and many others, which are all characterized by inflammatory immune responses that cause the body to turn against its own systems and attack healthy organs and tissues.

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Ancient Herbal Secrets to Beat Diabetes

Posted on November 16, 2011 by ieliaz| 2 Comments

 

by Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., MS., L.Ac.

Ayurveda refers to the traditional health and healing system of India. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda consists of the words āyus, meaning “longevity,” and veda, meaning “science” – together meaning the “science of life.” The philosophy is guided by the five great elements: air, space, fire, water, and earth. Achieving balance and order in connection with these elements is considered crucial to health and wellness on all levels of being – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Continue reading →

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Think Mushrooms Now for Winter Flu Prevention

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ieliaz| 1 Comment

 

by Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., MS., L.Ac.

Whether you’re talking about a cold or the flu, there are various recommendations for preventing and treating them. If you start early on prevention, you’ll likely be among the lucky people who sail through the winter without catching either. By far the best defense is prevention. A strong immune system will prevent a cold or the flu and speed up recovery time if you do in fact get sick. Continue reading →

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New Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses

Posted on August 19, 2011 by ieliaz| Leave a comment

 

by Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., MS., L.Ac.

I am thrilled to share with you my latest research on Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP), just published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. MCP is an all natural dietary supplement derived from the pith and peels of citrus fruits, and modified to meet specific molecular characteristics for optimal absorption and bioactivity throughout the body. Safe, effective and extensively researched, MCP is one of the top recommendations in my clinical practice, and a growing body of research continues to confirm its benefits in the treatment of cancer, heavy metal toxicity and other conditions. This recent landmark study further expands the therapeutic potential of MCP, demonstrating for the first time how MCP also activates powerful immune responses. Continue reading →

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