Posted March 12, 2021
A recent clinical research article concludes, “Among critically ill patients with sepsis, treatment with vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone, compared with placebo, did not significantly increase ventilator- and vasopressor-free days within 30 days. However, the trial was terminated early for administrative reasons and may have been underpowered to detect a clinically important difference.” [1] For some medical professionals, that study is proof that “HAT Therapy” (Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic acid, Thiamine), and vitamin C is not helpful in the treatment of sepsis. But such a conclusion is a dangerous over-generalization of the study’s findings. Read more.
Get Informed on Issues Related to Supplements
Parkinson’s Disease
Posted March 6, 2021
L-dopa (levodopa) is a commonly prescribed treatment for Parkinson’s. The human body can and does make this substance. Vitamin C in high doses lets your body make, and use, L-dopa more efficiently, enabling your body to naturally and safely produce more of its end products, epinephrine and norepinephrine. These are what Parkinson’s patients are so low in, and why L-dopa medication is given. Increasing vitamin C can reasonably be expected to lower the necessary dose of the drug. Work closely with your doctor before making any changes in your medication. Read more.
Vit D Gets Nod from Congress
Posted February 19, 2021
We must support a new resolution that officially recognizes what the FDA and FTC refuse to acknowledge—that vitamin D can help us fight COVID. Action Alert! Congressman Glenn Grotham (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution to “recognize the significant role vitamin D may play in the fight against COVID-19.” Read more.
Getting to Know the Bloomingdale Company that Bought Naming Rights for the Hoffman Estates Areas
Posted February 5, 2021
Hoffman Estates and NOW Health Group, owned by the extended Richard family, signed a 15-year, $11.25-million naming rights deal in June that went into effect Sept. 1. Read more.
No Deaths From Vitamins
Posted February 5, 2021
(OMNS Jan 30, 2021) The 37th annual report from the American Association of Poison Control Centers shows zero deaths from any vitamin. Supporting data is in Table 22B, p 1508-1518, at the very end of the report published in Clinical Toxicology. [1] It is interesting that it is so quietly placed way back there where nary a news reporter is likely to see it. Read more.
6 Natural Ibuprofen Alternatives Backed by Clinical Research
Posted February 5, 2021
People generally think that over-the-counter drugs are safer than physician-prescribed ones. Unfortunately that does not hold true for drugs like ibuprofen, consumed at a rate of billions of doses, annually, and responsible for thousands of cardiovascular disease-related deaths each year. Read more.
Niacin and Cancer — How B-3 Protects and even Helps Repair Your DNA
Posted February 4, 2021
Although an individual’s DNA sequences cannot be changed, the expression of genes can be modified by diet, including supplementation with high-dose niacin to boost NAD levels. Read more.
The Treatment of Infectious Disease Using Vitamin C and other Nutrients
Posted January 22, 2021
In the current fight against COVID-19, we can learn from the effective and safe orthomolecular viral treatments pioneered by a handful of discerning doctors in the twentieth century. For decades, copious clinical evidence and research has demonstrated that optimal doses of vitamin and mineral supplements can prevent, treat, and cure infectious diseases that afflict vast numbers of people today. Read more.
Drugs Aren’t the Answer
Posted January 22, 2021
Whole Foods’ CEO says what ANH has been saying all along: the best way to transform healthcare is for Americans not to need healthcare in the first place. Action Alert! In an interview with Freakonomics Radio, Whole Foods’ CEO, John Mackey said, “The best solution is not to need healthcare. The best solution is to change the way people eat, the way they live, the lifestyle, and diet. There’s no reason why people shouldn’t be healthy and have a longer health span. A bunch of drugs is not going to solve the problem.” Read more.
World Begins to Wake Up About Natural COVID Therapies
Posted January 22, 2021
Natural medicine is getting official recognition outside of the US—when will our government wise up? Action Alert! For many months now we’ve been telling you about natural medicines that can help in the fight against COVID—medicines that our government not only refuses to recognize, but actively undermines. This is in stark contrast to other places in the world that are harnessing the power of natural medicine to promote the health of their populations. Read more.
