Dr. Ettinger and I just returned from Las Vegas, NV where we attended the NNFA conference. I really find these conferences interesting with all the new products and ideas – it’s just a neat thing to go see. The one thing that really caught my attention was the amount of new Goji, Mangosteen and Acai…
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Is FreeLife Goji Juice the best?
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Frequently Asked Questions, Goji (Lycium barbarum), Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)2 Replies
Q: Why does Dr. Mindell say his is the best and the only true Goji juice? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Because it’s advertising! We say and feel ours is the best and if you had your own brand you would probably say yours was the best too. The facts are, our goji juice has…
Goji Juice and Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Frequently Asked Questions, Goji (Lycium barbarum), Health Conditions, Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)
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…
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
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Diet & Weight Loss, Goji (Lycium barbarum), Health Conditions, Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)
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…
Acai or Pomegranate, which is better?
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Acai (Euterpe oleracea), Frequently Asked Questions, Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)
Q: I was wondering if you know which is a stronger antioxidant Acai or Pomegranate? I hear claims that pom. is stronger than green tea, wine or blueberries but I also hear that acai is stronger than blueberries but I’ve never seen a comparison on the two? what can you tell me? Thanks for the…
Goji and Clinical Trials
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Dr. Ettinger's Thoughts, Frequently Asked Questions, Goji (Lycium barbarum), Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)1 Reply
Q: Can you cite specific clinical trials or plans for such trials with regard to goji berries. Most research appears to be based on laboratory studies in China. Thanks Mr. Weisner A: Dear Mr. Weisner, I am not a research scientist nor do I work for NIH or big pharma. You and I are probably…
Goji – Allergies and Sneezing
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Goji (Lycium barbarum), Health Conditions, Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)
Q: I give my grandson who is 10 years old 1 ounce of Goji juice in the morning should I up it to 2? He has allergies and sneezes a lot. Please let me know? June A: Dear June, From my clinical experience, most allergies in kids are a direct result of milk drinking and/or…
Goji Juice – Colon Cancer and Chemo
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Goji (Lycium barbarum), Health Conditions, Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)
Q: Hi, My family and I have been using your Goji since March but recently my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer she will be going to chemo in Mid June and I was wondering if we can give her the Goji and the Acai or just one or the other? At this time I…
Goji Juice and Pregnancy
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Frequently Asked Questions, Goji (Lycium barbarum), Therapy Juices (Super Food Juices)
Q: Is it safe to take the goji juice when pregnant? Thanks, Evelyne A: Dear Evelyne, I have to answer this question like a politician, giving you an answer without taking a yes or no position. My wife drank Goji juice everyday of her pregnancy. Our daughter is two now and she drinks goji juice,…
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