Q: Dear Sir, I have short bowel syndrome and constant diarrhea that can only be slowed with 20 drops of opium tincture three times a day. I have been approached to take mangosteen juice product made by Xango. My concern is if this product would make my diarrhea worse. I have no colon and a…
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Diabetes Brings Earlier Heart Disease, Death
FRIDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes can expect to suffer from fatal and non-fatal heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events about 15 years earlier than non-diabetics, a new study shows. “The rates are consistently higher,” said lead researcher Dr. Gillian Booth, an adjunct scientist at the Institute of Clinical…
Pomegranates May Slow Prostate Cancer – 01/07/2006
The Daily Telegraph, United Kingdom By Roger Highfield, Science Editor (Filed: 01/07/2006) The bottles of pomegranate juice flown to Germany to stop England’s football players wilting in the stifling heat could have other health benefits, according to a study published today that suggests the juice can combat prostate cancer. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a…
Noni Juice and a Heart Stint
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A HEART STINT PUT IN AT THE HOSPITAL. I HAVE BEEN DRINKING NONI JUICE FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I REALLY THINK THAT IT HAS HELPED ME IN MANY WAYS AS MY HEALTH GOES. I CAN FIND NO ONE THAT KNOWS IF IT IS OK FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRINKING NONI…
Goji Juice and Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Q: How will Goji juice effect an insulin dependent person? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Goji juice has a mild-moderate glycemic index rating and as such may possibly raise your blood glucose levels, although there are a few studies that have shown goji being beneficial for diabetics. Two reports I’ve read indicate that goji possesses…
Noni and the Prostate
Q: How does the noni juice stack up with the anti-oxidants in the muscadine grape and does this have any affect on the prostrate. A: Dear Linwood, Muscadine Grape Seed Extract is a potent antioxidant that has a concentrated source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s). These anti-oxidants help protect cells from free radical damage and can…
ADHD – Testimonial
To Whom It May Concern: I’m the mother of a six-year-old boy named Christopher, who has a history of hyperactivity and behavioral problems. Christopher is normally a sweet and loving child, but frequently throws tantrums in which he becomes so frustrated and angry that he starts kicking, hitting, biting, clawing, and screaming. These tantrums have…
Goji or Mangosteen for the Heart and Arthritis?
Q: Have there been reports of help with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension? I appreciate all the details of ingredients on your website. Also, anything on results with rheumatoid arthritis? I’m investigating Mangosteen and/or Goji for these conditions. I’ve read mangosteen can prevent atherosclerosis, but am wondering if can help with a-fib, cardiomyopathy and…
Goji and Adult Onset Diabetes
Q: Ok, here is a specific question. Stated in the literature of Goji, it says that is can be beneficial for people with the onset of diabetes. Will it lower blood sugar in someone who has had diabetes for a while and is taking medication? And what are the long term benefits? This information is…
Herbs and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Q: Hi Doctor, My name is Patty and I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What herbal supplements do you recommend someone with OCD? Thank you, Patty A: Patty, This is where you want to go – (Link). I would also recommend our Mangosteen Elixir and Ultra Supreme Greens. Sincerely, Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.
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