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My Current Health Program |
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My On-Line Doctor/Clinician
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| Vaginosis Profile |
6/24/2005 |
7/01/2005 |
7/02/2005 |
7/09/2005 |
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9/09/2005 |
| CDSA |
6/22/2005 |
7/27/2005 |
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My Current Supplement Schedule
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Sample Patient's Supplement Schedule |
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1 — General instructions for taking your supplements:
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- Divide your total supplement dose below into three equal doses. For example
if you are to take 6 tablets per day, take 2 at breakfast, 2 at lunch and 2 at
supper. If you miss a dose, double it the next time you take the supplements.
- When taking MediHerb® products it is important to
strictly follow the recommended dose. Herbal products have a narrow
effective dosage range to exert their proper chemical effect. More is
NOT better when taking herbal products.
- How much is a mL? mL is the abbreviation for milliliter, a
metric liquid measurement. Your liquid extracts are to be taken in so many
milliliters per day. 1 milliliter = 0.203 teaspoon, so if you are to take 4
milliliters of a liquid extract this would equate to almost a teaspoon of
the liquid extract per day. Liquid extracts are generally taken only one
time per day. MediHerb tablets should be split into three equal doses
- Pay close attention to any "Special Notes for Your Program" below
- If you experience a feeling like "I don't want to take my supplements", call
your online doctor/clinician immediately and discontinue taking all supplements
for a 24 hour period. When you are taking the correct supplements, you should
feel good about what you are taking. When you don't feel like the program is
working, in all probability something has changed and we may need to change your
program. Don't wait for weeks or even days. Report the situation to your on-line
doctor/clinician immediately.
- If you feel the number of supplements that have been prescribed are too much to
take, communicate this to your on-line doctor or clinician. To get the desired
result, it is very important that you follow your exact supplement schedule.
- Don't self prescribe other nutritional products while you are on this program,
unless you have already checked this with your on-line doctor. If you feel you
need additional nutritional supplementation, communicate this to your on-line
doctor.
- Remember that all dosages below are in tablets/capsules per day. Except where
noted below, split the total dose of each supplement into three equal doses.
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2 — Your specific supplement Schedule: |
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3 — Special
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-- You have been sent a link to record your blood pressure readings. This should be done on a DAILY basis so we can monitor your response to treatment
-- Your hair tissue mineral analysis and cardiovascular profile should be repeated in two months to monitor your response to nutritional treatment
-- Make certain that you are eating 5 or 6 small meals per day and not 3 large meals; heart palpitations after eating are especially common when your blood sugar drops after a large meal
-- Follow the dietary recommendations in your Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis results. This is a very important point to follow to balance the out of balance minerals shown in your report.
-- Make certain that you are not cooking in iron pots and that you are not taking an iron supplement because your iron is high. Cooking in iron skillets or pots can increase the iron content of foods by as much as 400 percent. Iron, if high over a long period of time can accumulate and cause damage to the liver, spleen and pancreas. Iron deposits have also been found in the heart, joints, lymph nodes, skin, and even in the brain.
Water can also be a source of iron in regions with high iron soils. Older homes with iron plumbing can add to on's iron intake. If the porcelain in your sinks or toilet becomes stained a dark brown, chances are you have a high iron content in your water.
You should get your present water tested for mineral content to assure that excess iron is not coming from the water. This test should be able to be ordered from your county extension service.
Do not take the herbs peppermint, chickweed, comfrey root, licorice root or golden seal. These herbs contain high amounts of iron.
If you drink alcohol especially red wines and imported dark beers, you should discontinue these as they are high in iron.
An imbalance of iron to copper may play a role in Parkinson's disease as well as other neurological disorders. It is important that we lower your iron levels found in the hair and this is done with COPPER as copper is antagonistic to iron.
-- Eliminate fast foods from your diet. They are high in bad fats and can contribute to high blood pressure:
74. Do you consume fast food?
XX 4-7 times per week
-- Eliminate deep-fried foods from your diet. They are high in bad fats and can contribute to high blood pressure. Read about "bad fats" here:
http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/fats/135/
75. Aside from fast food, how often do you consume deep-fried foods?
XX 2-3 times per week
-- Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to at least 5 servings per day. Fresh frutits and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals and are vital for good health. Preferably, eat these in an uncooked state as cooking can decrease the amount of nutritional value.
76. On average, how many daily servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat?
XX 1 or 2
-- Eliminate luncheon meats as they are high in sodium nitrate, a preservative
77. Do you consume luncheon meats?
4-7 times per week
-- About High Blood Pressure - Hypertension
Blood pressure is measured with a blood pressure cuff and recorded as two numbers that represent systolic (peak pressure, shown first) and diastolic (base pressure, shown second). Either or both numbers can be elevated. When the first number is the only one elevated the condition is called Isolated Systolic Hypertension (ISH). Optimal blood pressure is below 120/80mm Hg. When a person has a reading above 140/90, she/he is considered to have high blood pressure. In the past, many physicians relied on diastolic blood pressure to diagnose hypertension. Recent research, however, has found that diastolic blood pressure rises until about age 55 and then declines, while systolic blood pressure increases steadily with age.
Systolic hypertension is a major health threat, especially for older people. For many years we have been taught that diastolic (the bottom number) blood pressure counts more. That may be true for younger people but we now know that, as people get older, systolic blood pressure becomes more important. If you are middle aged or older, systolic blood pressure is a better blood pressure indicator than diastolic of your risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the first- and third-leading causes of death among Americans. High blood pressures can lead to other conditions, such as congestive heart failure, kidney damage, dementia and blindness. While it cannot be cured, systolic hypertension can be treated and its complications prevented.
Many older Americans suffer from ISH, defined as a systolic reading at or above 140mm Hg and diastolic reading under 90mm Hg. In fact, for older Americans, ISH is the most common form of high blood pressure: 65% of all hypertensives older than age 60 have ISH. Unfortunately, many older Americans do not have their blood pressure under control.
Peaks of fluctuating hypertension can be as strong a risk factor for cardiovascular disease as established hypertension.
To find out if you have ISH - or any type of high blood pressure - see your doctor and have your blood pressure checked regularly. Everyone - including children - should have their blood pressure measured every time they see a doctor. Special attention should be paid when there is a family history of hypertension requiring at least annual measurements beginning at age 20.
Untreated or poorly treated hypertension can cause stroke, heart attacks, kidney failure and severe circulatory problems. In most people hypertension occurs without any symptoms whatsoever and there is thus far no identifiable cause for hypertension in most people. They are classified as having "essential" hypertension. About 5% of people have a cause for their elevated blood pressure (such as pre-existing kidney disease) that can be reversed and this places them in the category of "secondary" hypertension.
Recent work possibly explains the cause of 30-40% of essential hypertension. Parathyroid Hypertensive Factor (PHF) is a hormone produced by the parathyroid gland. When elevated, it can cause any increase in blood pressure. PHF levels can be tested, and elevated levels could serve to predict salt sensitivity, and calcium treatment responsiveness. Meridian Valley Laboratory in Seattle, Washington is one lab that performs this test.
Treatment options for ISH are the same as for other types of high blood pressure, in which both systolic and diastolic pressures are high. The key for the treatment of ISH is to bring the blood pressure under control, to less than 140/90.
Diastolic Hypertension is when the lower number is sustained at pressures greater than 90mm Hg. Hypertension, otherwise known as chronic high blood pressure, can be treated in a number of natural ways.
Dietary salt (NaCl) restriction, dietary potassium supplementation, weight reduction, physical exercise, selected nutrients, meditation and other therapies (e.g., biofeedback) have all been found to be effective.
You should try to achieve normal pressure by a lifestyle and diet change, such as weight loss, reducing salt intake, exercising and supplementation as a first attempt in an effort to avoid medications. No one, however, has to put his or her health at risk from uncontrolled hypertension; but treatment for hypertension must begin early to prevent organ damage - whatever the patient's age.
Pulse Pressure
Although current guidelines for the management of high blood pressure (BP) rest almost completely on the measurement of systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) blood pressure, a new study has found that something known as the "pulse pressure" may actually be a better predictor of heart disease risk. The pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures. For example someone with a blood pressure of 120/80 has a pulse pressure of 40.
This study was a meta-analysis combining the results of several studies, including nearly 8,000 elderly patients.
A 10mm Hg increase in pulse pressure was found to increase the risk of major cardiovascular complications and mortality by nearly 20%. The authors contend that this association of pulse pressure to risk of heart disease helps to explain the apparent elevations in risk associated with low diastolic pressure. The authors of the study note that some high blood pressure medications may actually increase the pulse pressure. For example, if someone has an elevated BP of 150/95 (pulse pressure = 55) and medication brings it down to 140/80 (pulse pressure = 60), then according to this study's findings, this person may actually be at GREATER risk of heart disease than before.
Researchers found that a diuretic, or water pill, is more effective in treating high blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease than newer, more expensive medications. It was 10 to 20 times less expensive than the other drugs used in the trial. The eight-year study, led by a doctor at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, included 623 clinical sites in North America. There should be less side effects also.
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