APPENDIX I
Supplements & Strategies for Health BAD CHOLESTEROL (THE DYSLIPIDEMIAS) High total cholesterol and LDL-C (abnormally high LDL-P) • Healthy eating – Greens and fruits in large amounts + juicing – More white meat, especially cold water fish – Legumes (lentils, beans) – Whole grains, complex carbohydrates (dark pasta, dark bread) – Spices, herbs, nuts (especially walnuts, almonds, pecans), seeds (sesame) – Avoid saturated fats (red meat, butter, milk chocolate, shrimp and other marine scavengers. – Avoid fried foods (meat, potatoes, peanuts, etc.) – Avoid simple sugars (potatoes, soft drinks, white bread, sweets) • Exercise (more cardiovascular than resistance exercise) • Correct all hormonal deficiencies (thyroid, sex hormone, growth hormone, etc.) • Supplements (daily intake) – *Fish oil (Omega 3)—at least 2 gm, flaxseed, extra virgin olive oil – *Vitamin B complex – B3 (Niacin)—1-2 gm (the flushing type is more effective) – *VC at least 1-2 gm in addition to all the citrus you can eat and drink – *VD3—1000-5000 I.U.
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• Betasitosterol—Effective against cholesterol (and may be more effective in shrinking the prostate than most prescription drugs) • CholestOff® • Red Yeast Rice • Extra Fiber—A fiber supplement (such as Organic Triple Fiber) to increase total intake of fiber to 35-50 gm.
SUGAR DISORDERS (HYPERGLYCEMIA OR INSULIN RESISTANCE) • Food, exercise, correct all hormonal deficiencies • Supplements – Fish oil – B vitamins – Cinnamon—500 mgm – Chromium—200 mcg – Vanadium—2 mgm – Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) – Potassium – Lysine (amino acid) – Bromelain (from pineapple)—500 mgm – Resveratrol—250 mgm
ARTHRITIS • Healthy eating—including cold water fish (salmon, tuna, cod, etc.) • Exercise—in water when feasible • Correct all hormone deficiencies—especially growth hormone which has a healing effect on joint problems • Supplements – Fish oil (Omega 3) in large dose (5-10 gm/day) will neutralize the inflammation and even relieve the pain to a significant degree.
Supplements & Strategies for Health – Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) in borage oil—800-1200 mgm – VD3—5000 I.U. – Glucosamine* and Chondroitin sulfate (ArthroPro™ from Life Extension) – Nettle Leaf—The inflammatory Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNFα) and IL1b are destructive in the joints. Nettle leaf reduces or blocks these inflammation factors. – S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)—400-1200 mgm and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) – Life Extension antioxidants, also called Life Extension Mix™, contains N-acetyl-cystaine (NAC), vitamin E, and copper (1mgm) – Vitamin K—10 mgm
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Previously was measured at BP systolic 140/90 diastolic. Now it is 135/85. • Food, exercise, correct all hormonal deficiencies especially growth hormone which relaxes the brain, reduces stress, and makes for a more sound night’s sleep, as well as lowers blood pressure. • Reduce salt intake • Supplements – Fish oil (DHA), also GLA (Borage Oil) – VD3—5000 I.U. (Life Extension makes an oily suspension that has 2000 I.U. in every drop) – Calcium—1000-1500 mgm – CoEnzyme Q10—100-200 mgm – Potassium (K+) * A preparation called Glucosamine DS may also lower a high blood pressure.
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Magnesium (Mg++)—500 mgm Spices (garlic, cayenne) VC—1-2 gm or more Valerian increases Gamma-Amino-Butyric-Acid (GABA) Hawthorn Ashwaganda lowers BP and is an adaptogen
SLEEP (INSOMNIA) • Five hydroxy tryptophan (5HTP)—150-300 mgm (L-Tryptophan 1000-3000 mgm) • Melatonin 1-5 mgm (start with ½ a mgm and take it 2 hours before bed time) • Valerian—150-450 mgm • KavaKava • S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe)—200-400 mgm 2-4 times/day • Satiereal®—100 mgm twice/day • Natural Sleep™ (from Life Extension)—contains melatonin 2.5 mgm immediate release, 2.5 mgm sustained, valerian, chromium picolinate, niacinamide ascorbate, magnesium, calcium, inositol, kava kava • GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid)—¼ tsp powder • Folic acid—5-10 mgm for restless leg syndrome • Magnesium—250-500 mgm • Korean Ginseng—200 mgm twice/day with meals P.S. Warm milk is high in tryptophan; tart cherry juice is high in melatonin.
Supplements & Strategies for Health FOR IMPROVED BRAIN FUNCTION, COGNITION, AND MEMORY • • • • • • • • • • • •
CoQ10—100-200 mgm Acetyl-L-Carnitine—1-2 gm Ginko biloba—120 mgm Phosphatidyl choline—1-5 gm DMAE—100-300 mgm Fish oil—at least 2 gm of Omega 3 Vitamins (VE, B Vitamins) Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)—100 mgm (twice a day) Hyperzine A Sage—300-600 mgm Vinpocentine—10mgm Curcumin
TO ENHANCE CELLULAR ENERGY (PRODUCTION OF ATP) • Carnitine (L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine-Arginine)— 1000 mgm in divided doses • CoQ10—100-200 mgm • Magnesium—500 mgm • D-Ribose—Powder: 5gm dissolved in water, container from Life Extension has 150 gm
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY • • • • • •
Fish oil (Omega 3), flaxseed, walnuts, olive oil Vitamin D—5000 I.U. of VD3 Curcumin (turmeric)—500mg Quercetin—1gm 3times a day Bromelain—1gm Metazym™ (Wobenzym™)
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Automatically also anti-inflammatory and enhances immune function. • Vitamin C (citrus fruits) + supplement of 1-2 gm or more • Vitamin E—leafy greens, nuts, and supplement • CoQ10—100-200 mgm • Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) • Cocoanox1 is a flavonoid extracted from coco bean—8 mgm bid
METHYLATION FACTORS – – – – – – – –
Thiamine (VB1) Pyridoxine (VB6) Cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamine (VB12) Folate or Folic Acid (VB9) Serine (amino acid) Betaine (TMG) Magnesium Methionine (amino acid)
TO LOWER HIGH HOMOCYSTEINE A good level is at 8 umol/L or below. High homocysteine correlates with increase coronary heart disease risk. Need for methylation factors. Large dose of: • (VB9) Folate or tetrahydrofolate at least 1 mgm • (VB12) Cyanocobalamin or methyl cobalamine at least 800 mcg • (VB6) Pyridoxine—25-50 mgm – Folcap® tablets (the generic is called Folplex 2.2) VB6 25 mgm VB9 2.2 mgm VB12 0.5 mgm NDC: 68308-324-10 Mfg: Midlot
Supplements & Strategies for Health • S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe) • Trimethyl glycine (TMG)
TO ENHANCE ADRENAL FUNCTION • • • • •
Ginseng Rhodiola Ashwaganda Licorice Antioxidants
TO ASSIST DIGESTION • Enzymes—(several preparations available from several companies)
FOR ENHANCING INTESTINAL FUNCTION (PROBIOTICS) • Probiotics – Theralac® (from Life Extension) – Professional quality probiotics (from Health Matters Store (www.gloriagilbere.com)
DEPRESSION Testosterone—When a man is presenting with depression, the first thing to check is the blood level of total and free testosterone. Very often low testosterone (hypogonadism) is the cause. • Chromium Picolinate—200-600 mcg may be helpful according to Dr. Daniel Amen. • N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)—600-1200 mgm twice/day • Rhodiola—200-600 mgm • Satiereal®—100 mgm bid • St. John’s Wort—600 mgm in the morning, 300 mgm at night
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Compound that helps to handle stress also works against fatigue and helps against anxiety Ashwaganda is an adaptogen. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. May enhance sex and may lower blood pressure.
ANABOLIC Helps build muscle and promotes a positive nitrogen balance. • Hormones (if there is a deficiency) – Testosterone – Growth hormone – Thyroid hormone • Amino acids
FOR HEART BURN • Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)—½ tsp in ½ glass of water will relieve the heartburn in a very short time. P.S. If heartburn is frequent then one should see a doctor or gastroenterologist • Aloe vera gel (distilled)—usually 2 ounces • Fish oil—This is not the reason you take fish oil supplement, but it does relieve heartburn when you take it, especially if you are taking the liquid type.
CONSTIPATION If you eat adequate amount of greens and fruits plus drinking adequate amounts of water, you simply cannot get constipated. An extremely effective all natural proprietary vegetable-based fiber is ColonSweep®, which comes in tablet form. Available through the Health Matters Store at www.gloriagilbere.com. An all herbal natural stool softener that contains no habitforming ingredients is EliminAid®, in capsule form. Available through the Health Matters Store at www.gloriagilbere.com.
Supplements & Strategies for Health TO ENHANCE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM • • • • • • • • •
Vitamin C Vitamin D (D3) Glutamine Probiotics Minerals—such as zinc and selenium B vitamins—especially folate Echinacea Elderberry Astragalus
ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Montmorency Tart Cherries Contains a high concentration of melatonin. By reducing the amount of water in the cherries, the cherry juice concentrate contains more melatonin than the fruit itself. Melatonin is a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, improves sleep, and tends to lower blood pressure. King Orchards in Michigan is one place where you can order the tart cherry juice concentrate. Their phone number is (877) 9375464 and (231) 554-6479 and email mi-cherries.com. King Orchards also grow other fruits. Dr. Gloria Gilbère, N.D., D.A.Hom., Ph.D., Wholistic Rejuvenist Most of the information on Wobenzym, Rutozym, and Montmorency Tart Cherries is from Dr. Gilbère’s book titled Pain/Inflammation Matters. Dr. Gilbère is a prolific writer who has written over eleven books on health. She is nationally and internationally recognized as a natural health practitioner, teacher and lecturer. She is a giant of a clinician in areas of inflammation, many gastro-intestinal problems (especially leaky gut syndrome), fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple chemical sensi-
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tivities, and chemically-induced immune system related conditions. She is also an expert on environmental health. Dr. Gilbère carries a product called PainXTM (1 to 2 capsules, taken three times per day). It is powerful for pain relief. It contains: • DL Phenylalanine • Boswellin • Curcumen • Bromelain • White willow bark • Guggal (Guggul) • Bioflavonoids • Ginger • Rosemary • Papain • Trypsin • Alpha-chymotrypsin Dr. Gilbère is also an expert on the subject of wholistic detoxification and has products (Health Matters Store (208) 2555252) that are effective in getting rid of toxins from the body. After consulting with her, she will design a customized protocol for wellness. Dr. Gilbère is available for office consultations in Sandpoint, Idaho and worldwide via phone consultations. Her website is gloriagilbere.com, phone (208) 255-5252 or toll-free (888) 352-8175.