Most authorities on the subject state that the riskiest health issues related to cellphone usage is it's correlation to motor accidents...still, over 30% of US citizens are concerned....

Is your risk of a brain tumor directly related to usage of cellphones? What steps can be taken to minimize exposure to any harmful effects of non-ionizing radio frequency waves which power your cell phone and appliances like your microwave oven.  Today, we'll take a look at the current findings.

No studies have found a clear cause/effect relationship between cellphone usage and brain tumors. There have been individual reports, one by an MD, who insist that their tumors were caused by cell phone usage.  Some study findings have been downright controversial in that increased cell phone usage actually decreased risk factors for brain tumors. Also, epidemiology or the study of population data is imperfect, and sometimes takes several generations to observe.

Call me cynical, but the cellphone industry is huge and each and every cellphone manufacturer suggests that ear pieces are essential to decrease risk of radiation effects, each phone manufacturer also recommends purchasing an appropriate holster which keeps direct contact of the radio waves away from your head and body.  Blue tooth technology and other handsfree headsets which attach directly to your head are not recommended, by many experts. Common sense wise, it is an established fact that inflammation, IE (heat) is destructive to human cellular tissue. Several minutes of cell phone exposure definitely increases heat to the area exposed to it. Several manufacturers recommend using the handsfree speaker phone if it is an option on your particular phone.

I personally believe that there is a limit on the amount of EMF/and other forms of radiation appropriate for humans and to be exposed to more than that creates biologic stress, and for some, psychological stress as well.  A wonderful remedy for this type of exposure is called YES drops, a flower essence that helps rid the body of this build up....helpful if you are exposed to heaps of EMF, and other radiation.

It was developed during the Chernobyl disaster to assist victims, and is available in the Natural Pharmacy.

I think it is important to avoid excess radio frequency radiation, and I certainly intend to follow the above safe guidelines, taken directly from the folks who create the products--Do they know something we did not?  I also think its important to break from technology, frequently and engage with nature, and interact with others on a regular basis.  Walking with my dog helps me do that on a daily basis.

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I have posted a new issue of Nutrition News in the Newsletter Portal, 05/08.  This month it updates drugged waters, gives a new test for Alzheimer's , How to Save your Skin and  M o r e!!  Cellphone safety has been postponed until next week. I will be posting a whole new promotional and educational calendar for June on Tuesday. Please watch your mail and Email... All NEW Great offers for our great clients. Have a great week!  Hugs, Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc

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Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

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Arlington Heights, IL

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 Research has uncovered another reason for nutritional medicine....Your eyes!!! You already know about carrots and night vision, but other nutrients, particularly C & E, carotenoids, zinc, and omega three fats also prevent and potentially correct age-related eye diseases such as cataracts. 

Two of the most common sight robbing disorders in seniors are: cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.  Cataracts are caused by excessive oxidation....exposure to oxygen which damages the lens tissue, cornea, of the eye.  Cataracts develop gradually but lead to blindness.  Cataracts can also be caused by cigarette smoking, exposure to drugs such as steroids, diabetes, UV sun exposure, heredity and even injury.  Premature infants are at greater risk to develop cataracts.

Age related macular degeneration is caused by damage to the macula an area in the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD is caused by nutrient deficiencies, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, and UV sun exposure.

Risk of both disorders may be reduced with nutritional interventions. In the Age-related Eye Disease Study, launched by the NIH, The study's results for AMD were impressive.  Vision supplements containing high doses for vitamin C, E, ZN, Carotenoids, and others were found to significantly reduce risk.  Antioxidants have also been demonstrated in several major studies to have beneficial effects upon cataracts.  Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin form macular pigment and have a protective effect regarding AMD.  These carotenoids are present in leafy greens, broccoli, corn, peas, and brussell sprouts.

They are also available in supplement form, please see vision/eyehealth product category of the natural pharmacy for product details or call: 847-577-4455 or email me @docTaryn@aol.com for specific product information.

Several new studies have shown a link between high levels of polyunsaturated fats and risk for age-related eye disease.  High levels of polyunsaturated fats such as most vegetable oils seem to increase oxidative damage to the eye, while fish oil and olive oil seem to offer a protective effect.  Due to contamination of many omega threes I am most particular about the products I recommend.

Reversing already established disease seems to be most optimal in people with low to intermediate levels of age-related eye disease. Prevention is obviously the optimal situation. 

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Clinical Nutritionist

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Was Linus Pauling right all this time?  Is vitamin C the 

 natural drug of choice for cancer treatment? New research is quite compelling....Read On!

Dazzling new research has identified Vitamin C as a promising new cancer drug!  New and exciting information has emerged from top scientists heralding dozens of studies of vitamin C's ability to stop cancer.  New research from Mark Levine, MD at the National Institutes of Health has demonstrated that Vitamin C selectively targets cancer cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed.  Studies at the NIH showed that high doses of vitamin C rapidly killed 100% of human lymphoma cells as well as 9 other cancer cells including: breast, ovarian, lung kidney and colon.  The evidence for increased survival and safety is so impressive even in late stage advanced cancers that Levine has called for a reevaluation of Vitamin C as a cancer therapy.

The Pauling Protocal involves 10 Grams of vitamin C intraveneously for 10 days and then high oral doses.  Research trying to replicate Paulings result only used oral dosages and did not replicate the results.  Dr. Levine explains that cancer lethal dosages cannot be obtained orally.

Case studies in point:  two women patients at the University of Kansas with advanced ovarian cancer were given vitamin C therapy as well as traditional chemotherapy.  Their tumors completely vanished and they are still well 3.5 years after the study ended. 

A 49 year old man with stage-4 bladder cancer in 1996 declined chemotherapy in favor of high dose vitamin C therapy.  9 years later he is still cancer-free.

A 66 year old woman with aggressive lymphoma had vitamin C therapy...10 years later she, too is still cancer-free.

A 51 year old woman with kidney cancer that had spread to her lungs opted for vitamin C therapy and other alternative therapies.  Two months later her tumors were gone.  She was cancer free for four years until she developed lung cancer from smoking. This cancer did not respond to the same therapy.

These amazing results provide new hope for anyone with late stage cancer searching for effective treatments.  Please visit me weekly for updates as they occur. Remember: cancer is a treatable chronic affliction and responds beautifully to nutritional therapies! ALSO: Visit the vitamin aisle of my natural pharmacy for great prices and free shipping on all items!

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Clinical Nutritionist

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Stroll down any supermarket aisle these days and you'll see growing areas of organic produce, even in conventional grocery stores.  Popularity is way up despite these uncertain economic times.  Consumer demand has almost tripled the sale of organic products in the past few years, presumably due to the consumers desire for improved health.

Organic farmers use only natural methods to grow produce, such as barriers and insect predators, whereas, in contrast:  traditional farmers use chemical means such as as: synthetic fertilizers, and weedkillers, Herbicides.  Unfortunately, conventionally grown food is often tainted with chemicals which are harmful to human beings and other animals. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 60-70% of herbicides are carcinogenic.

Health problems linked to these chemicals are: neurotoxicity, dysruption of the endocrine system, cancers, of various types, male reproductive problems and miscarriages in women.

Conventionally grown produce has also been shown to have less nutrients than that grown organically.  Studies have shown that on average organic produce contains about 20% more nutrients than conventional produce...it also tastes better.

Despite the great stuff going for organics many people simply cannot afford it.  Here are some options for getting better organic produce at lessened cost.  #1 Select organic from the fruits and vegetables that tend to have higher levels of pesticides.  That list is:  Peaches, apples, starberries, nectaries, pears, cherries, imported grapes, spinach, bell peppers, celery, potatoes, and hot peppers. 

It is also possible to wash conventional produce with a product such as" veggie wash" to remove some of the contaminants.  It is also possible to peel vegetables such as:  potatoes and apples for example to remove some contaminants.

Please remember that eating vegetables and fruits of any source is far preferable to eating none.  Freshness also counts in nutrition! A fresh traditionally grown tomato has far better health value than an organic one past its prime.  If you are not eating produce quickly, stayfresh bags, made out of CO2 or even frozen produce is far more healthful.

Lastly, locally grown or coop produce tends to be better nutritionally and otherwise.  I am offering patients that are interested a $5 off voucher for baskets at Merry Feast a wonderful organic coop in Arlington Hts, Please stop in during our office hours and pick up the coupon and ordering information.  I'd love to see more people express their demand for organic,  healthy fruits and vegetables so the prices would come down and make healthier eating choices accessible for everyone.   Remember, we vote with our dollars. Visit our natural pharmacy for great deals and free shipping on the best natural products.

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According to the Wall Street Journal, and other major papers including USA Today, there is a backlash against certain vitamins as doing more harm than good.  Story titles have been something like this: " Recent studies show that vitamins don't help and may actually cause harm, ...The case against vitamins, and the like... 

Unfortunately, this alarming message may scare many people away from beneficial vitamins with a long history of health benefits and safety.  Here are some of the recent denouncements against antioxidants:

• Vitamin E boosts death rates 4-6%, according to  cardiologist Edgar Miller who authored one of the most criticized studies ever conducted on vitamin E.  Vitamin E researchers, at Tuft's University: especially, Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, Chief of Antioxidant research there said that Dr. Miller's findings were so absurd that his conclusion would mean that Vitamin E caused more deaths than smoking.
• Vitamin A was blamed for causing hip fractures in postmenopausal women. This study was refuted by a Harvard study that suggested that higher vitamin A levels were tied to lower incidence of fractures.  Beta carotene has also been blamed for higher cancer incidence in smokers, and this study in a Finnish study has been broadcasted in the "case against vitamins".
• Vitamin C has been reported to cause cancer and even death despite very recent stellar research by the National Institutes of Health.  According to researchers there, high doses of Vitamin C rapidly killed 100% of lymphoma cells, as well as 9 other types of cancer.  Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E selectively target cancer cells, leaving normal cells unharmed, unlike conventional treatment.
• The idea that antioxidant treatment interferes with conventional cancer treatment is a theoretical statement and has never been proven. It was widely quoted by Andrew Weil, although there was no research behind it.  
• The take home lesson is to remember that drug companies are fueling much of this "research", and are big advertisers in the newspapers and magazines in which this flawed information is reported.
• Visit the Vitamin Aisle of our store for Amazing Natural Products and FREE shipping!

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Clinical Nutritionist

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Chinese Herbs

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Arlington Heights, IL

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I have posted a new, (04/08) issue of Nutrition News in the Nutrition News Module.  Read the latest research findings on natural health, alternative medicine and of course a great article on Natural Alternatives to Cholesterol Drugs....Read All About It.  Please Post any questions or comments you may have.  Thanks, 4/22/2008

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This week's Forum continues our discussion to natural alternatives to the top three prescription drugs.  Just because a person is prescribed a medication does not make it the best therapeutic option.  Doctors often recommend drugs soley because of savvy, sophisticated marketing efforts by giant pharmaceutical companies.  Those companies are certainly not going to suggest, cheaper,  more natural alternatives to drugs they have spent billions of dollars bringing to market.

#1 HRT-(Premarin, et al.) Wyeth Labs made over one BILLION dollars last year in estrogen replacement therapy for Premarin alone.  Estrogen-replacement is widely prescribed for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.  Naturopathic physicians, such as myself,  are dismayed that this marketing has turned a natural process into a disease, requiring treatment.

About 75% of women taking estrogen replacement therapy quit within one year due to side effects. Especially significant are gastro-intestinal symptoms.

Natural alternatives: Soy Isoflavones such as: foods like tofu, soy nuts, soy cereals, or soy supplements. One I recommend is Soy Easy, available in my pharmacy.  Black Cohosh is an herb with a long history for balancing hormones, in folk medicine. While soy isoflavones act as weak plant estrogens, Black Cohosh does not contain any estrogenic properties according to the most current research, so it considered safe for women with high estrogen levels such as endometriosis.  I prefer MMS, and Vitanicas standardized extracts due to their long history, and excellent track record.

#2 Antibiotics: Amoxicillan is the number one antibiotic in the United States.  It kills germs, certainly, but also breeds resistant bacteria, and destroys the good or beneficial flora in the body leading to problems with immunity, and leading to other infections.

Natural alternatives: Acupuncture can bolster the immune system and eliminate the need for antibiotics in many cases.  I have used acupuncture successfully to treat all kinds of infection, and it has worked quickly and thoroughly.

Garlic is also a substance that will boost the immune system while simultaneously fighting microbial infection.  High doses of garlic can be used without professional supervision.

Probiotics, can also boost the immune system by adding to the amount of "good guys" your immune system has. Beneficial products are scarce though.  I have come up with four in 12 years of practice, that I feel are beneficial.

#3-Prozac, and other antidepressants.  A few years ago, after four years in practice I took an informal count of my 335 patients and found that 70% were on anti-depressants or other mood alterning drugs...I was dumbfounded!

My top remedies for mood problems are: flower essences a form of emotional homeopathy, and again acupuncture to harmonize the emotions.  In 94% of my patients, we were able to gradually wean off over time, and they remain medication free!!!  I am not as satisfied with mainstream protocols such as St. Johns Wort, although they are extremely safe unless combined with medication.  Please note:  I never combine herbal and prescription medications!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next week we will discuss the use of "statin" drugs for cholesterol lowering.  Is cholesterol really bad?  Stay tuned.

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc

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I just learned today that Botox travels from its injection site to the brain where it affects neurotransmitter firing.....I'll be talking about cosmetic acupuncture and SAFE ways to improve your appearance, naturally  in an upcoming article.

This week and next week I'd like to speak to you about some natural alternatives to drugs.  The following are alternatives to the top 3 over the counter drugs.

1.  Pain relievers such as: Tylenol and Advil are the best-selling OTC drugs in this country.  Most pain relievers are used to lessen pain from arthritis, muscle strain or sports injury.  Aspirin falls into this category.

In the natural medicine field, pain can be relieved by: herbs such as Devil's Claw and White Willow Bark, natural anti inflammatories. Enzymes such as: papain and bromelain can also work wonders for many people. One product I recommend is: Arth-Plus, which contains all the above and is available from the natural pharmacy.  Another remedy is: capsaicin a substance isolated from Chili Peppers...I love the band, too.  Applied topically, capsaicin can improve surgical healing, headache and arthritis.  It can have a warm or even burning sensation which disappears with regular use.

2. Antacids, or "Heartburn" Drugs- Heartburn has become big business by drug companies in the last few years, with occasional indigestion suddenly becoming a "disease".  Pepcid AC is a huge drug in the US, and Tagamet and Zantac are big sellers as well.  Please note that chronic indigestion or heart burn IS a medical problem and can lead to esophageal erosion and even cancer.  In Natural Medicine, its cause is usually food allergies, or intestinal dysbiosis. Please see my page on Candida, linked here.  For occasional heartburn due to poor dietary choices, I love the Papaya Enzyme we have from ADL, because it does not contain fake sugars and sugar alcohols which all others do. Papaya enzyme helps to digest enzymatically proteins, and also neutralizes acid naturally.  DGL, a form of licorice root that does NOT raise blood pressure is also available in lozenges and helps to soothe the esophasgus and neutralize acid.  I like RX vitamins lozenges, and recommend them for anyone to have on hand in their natural medicine chest.  Avoiding late eating and simply learning how to chew properly are very helpful in preventing this common disorder.

3. Cold Remedies: such as-Hall's, Robitussin, NyQuil, Theraflu etc., are the third popular OTC medication. Several antihistamines have been linked to dangerous rise in blood pressure.  The others only relieve symptoms.  Natural Medicines can reduce the recovery time, and sometimes even abort the illness altogether if taken at the first sign of symptoms.  Zinc lozenges can be taken every hour or two for two days to help shorten recovery time. Research has demonstrated hastening recovery time by 50%.  High dosages of vitamin C have a similar effect. 1,000 Mgs of Buffered C...again see my pharmacy for product details, can be taken every hour to bowel tolerance, whereupon stools become soft.  NAC, can be very effective at reducing phlegm, and also bolster the immune system.

 Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc

Apple-A-Day-Clinic.COM  4/7/2008

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Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

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