Dear Reader, Chronic pain is one of the biggest concerns patients ask me about. Drug companies make billions selling products they say will solve your problem. But their products don’t offer a real solution. In fact, they often come with severe side effects, like increased risk of heart attack or in some cases, death. But [...]
Dear Reader, Unfortunately the drug companies don’t tell you this… but you should know that common pain pills can give you high blood pressure. Trying to find reliable pain relief is a common problem for my patients. Like many folks, they turn to the common drugs: Aspirin (Tylenol) and other readily available “analgesics,” like ibuprofen [...]
Dear Reader, Here’s something you can use… Not long ago, a patient with arthritis came to my office after her internal medicine doctor gave her Celebrex. With the recent scandals surrounding Vioxx and Celebrex, she was worried about the side effects yet when I recommended an herb called Devil’s Claw, you should have seen her [...]
Dear Member, Do your joints hurt? I’ve seen active, productive people struck down by joint pain. Some have trouble just getting out of bed in the morning. But go to a doctor and they’re likely to hand you a prescription for a COX-II inhibiting pain killer like Celebrex or Bextra. Aside from the increased risk [...]
Are you in emotional or physical pain? Before you take harsh medications there is another option. In today’s Health Alert, I’ll tell you about a remarkable nutrient widely used in Europe – but virtually unused by American doctors. It relieves joint pain and depression as well as anti-depressants, but without the side effects. Nature’s Mood [...]
A few weeks ago, a patient came to me complaining of joint pain. The arthritis in her knee was getting worse. Her family doctor recommended surgery. I’m glad she came to me first… In many cases, knee surgery just doesn’t work. In today’s Health Alert, I’ll show you why. I’ll also give you some better [...]
Health Alert 301 Are you are using drugs like Vioxx and Celebrex but concerned about their dangerous side effects? You can wipe out pain by using natural pain relievers. I’ll show you five herbs that are safe and effective. They are completely free of dangerous side effects. You’ll also see some new science backing up [...]
Health Alert 306 When it comes to supplements, not all live up to the hype used to sell them. Some products have hidden risks. Others simply don’t work. Today, I’ll tell you about two supplements you should avoid. Instead of risking your health, I’ll show you safe and reliable ways of getting the same results. [...]
Health Alert 165 There are legitimate online pharmacies that can offer you relief from over inflated U.S. prices. Some of my patients use them to save money. But buyer beware! It is a challenge to tell the reputable ones from the bad ones. Some pill mills like to hide behind the maple leaf but are [...]
Health Alert 183 If you have chronic pain, you may know the prescription drugs Celebrex and Vioxx. Their use is very common. When Celebrex came out it was the #1-selling drug of all time…until Viagra hit the street. But Viagra isn’t what dropped the popularity of Celebrex. It was because patients started experiencing the reality… [...]
Health Alert 188 A new patient, Chris R. carefully pulled the strap down on her sandal to show me the problem. The back of her heel was red, swollen and warm to touch. I lightly pressed on her Achilles tendon with the usual doctor’s question, “Does this hurt?” When she recovered from the pain, she [...]
Health Alert 211 Have you ever been a patient in a hospital? A new survey found that hospitals can be alarmingly dangerous places to be. One in five hospitalized patients reported medical hazards in their care, sometimes harrowing trouble. Another study led by the New England Journal of Medicine reported that side effects from drugs [...]
Health Alert 229 Dear Subscriber: The next time you go to your doctor complaining of an ache or pain, pay close attention to what happens during your visit. Be wary if your doctor pulls out a prescription pad right off the bat. Taking drugs doesn’t just keep you from finding a cure – it can [...]
Health Alert 231 Dear Subscriber: Did you know that doctors make thousands of dollars in kickbacks from drug companies to prescribe certain drugs to patients? Today you’ll learn about the unethical promoting practices many drug companies are involved in, and how to make sure you don’t fall victim to them. * Unbelievable But True * [...]
Health Alert 252 Dear Subscriber: Headaches are usually a nuisance but can be quite serious. Migraine can be incapacitating. They can bring blurred vision, flashes of light, numbness and speech impairment. If left untreated migraines can lead to conditions such as permanent vision loss, strokes, aneurysms, and even death.1 If you suffer from migraines, you’ll [...]
Health Alert 73 A high fat diet can actually diminish arthritis pain. In past Health Alerts, I’ve talked about some of the reasons why low fat diets are no good. A new study has prompted me to add another reason to my list. Problems Caused By Low-Fat Diet Inability to absorb vitamins Likeliness to consume [...]
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