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New Article Just Posted On Water Vitality…
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Living Water
August 9, 2006The Site Is Now Live - Full Interview & Video Posted
August 8, 2006
Water Test Data Posted
August 4, 2006
New Article Just Posted On Water Vitality…
New Water Science Breakthrough: Did You Miss This 2003 Nobel Prize Winning Discovery? Learn How This Affects Your Hydration and Health…
By Joshua Parker
August 4, 2006
Did you know that only one water molecule can be transported into an ion channel at a time?
If this is the case then why would it be beneficial to drink water which is structured to be in clusters of 5-10 water molecules per cluster?
Is water clustering simply a theory of water activation which is on its way out?
Water. We know that we need it for life but do we really understand its energetic nature?
Water is a polar molecule, meaning one side is more electrostatically charged-the other, more negative. A liquid by common definition consists of molecules in constant motion.
Combining just these two properties - constant motion and the polarity which brings about alternate attraction and repulsion - we have a extremely complex medium, much more complex than any mainstream textbook has ever described!
“So what does this mean for you?”
We are facing a global water crisis in the near future due to our lack of understanding of this complex and powerful substance but recent research into water’s amazing properties can help us maintain our health.In the early twentieth century, Viktor Schauberger studied water and the Earth’s natural processes and predicted most of the problems which we now face with our natural resources, especially water. He was very vocal against what he considered to be the devastation of the once vital great rivers of the world by conventional river engineers and hydrologists who lacked his understanding of water’s natural process.
Schauberger characterized water as a “living” substance and considered it the blood of Mother Earth. One unique characteristic of water is its temperature anomaly point. Schauberger found that water is densest at a temperature of +4 degrees centigrade (39.2 degrees Fahrenheit). All other fluids become consistently denser with cooling until the freezing point-except water.
A more recent discovery about water with significant impact for the future of your health led to a Nobel Prize in chemmistry in 2003.
I’ll explain this important recent discovery in a minute after we establish this historical foundation…
Schauberger introduced the concept of water “memory” and explained that water molecules are very sensitive to their surroundings.
Water is literally a liquid crystal that retains tonal frequencies in its structure similar to the way a magnetic tape records sound.
Nature maintains a high-frequency vitality in what Schauberger considered “ripe” spring water by creating meandering stream channels and always flowing in circular paths.
Municipal water on the other hand, is recycled many times through hundreds of miles of straight metal pipes under high pressures which are never present in nature. These conditions decrease water’s natural high-frequency memory or momentum. Slower spin on water molecules means easy proliferation of micro-organisms and makes water thicker or more viscous. Which type of water would you rather drink?
Most notable for you to understand is what led to a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003. A type of protein was discovered which is essentially the delivery mechanism carrying water molecules into and out of your cells.In the research that lead to Dr. Peter Agre’s Nobel Prize, it was discovered that the primary mechanism for transporting water into cells utilizes a group of proteins now called Aquaporins. There are many different types of Aquaporins, serving to selectively allow water molecules into the cells while simultaneously preventing “junk” from entering the cells.
These vitally important water channel molecules are now understood to be responsible for 10 times more hydration of your cells than other mechanisms that your cells use to hydrate.
What should we really be looking for in water now that this discovery of the Aquaporin proteins has been brought to light?
To answer this question it’s necessary to dig deeper into just what Dr. Agre and his colleagues have figured out…Aquaporins form a thick molecule that is shaped like an hourglass which spans from outside the cell all the way inside. Only one molecule of water can fit through at a time…
The electrical fields of the aquaporin water channel force your water to form a single file line of water molecules to enter your cells. (Remember that “polarity” I mentioned? That’s what the Aquaporin exploits to make the water line up.)
This field even forces the water molecules to enter the channel with the oxygen molecule facing down and leave the channel with the oxygen molecule facing up!
These water channels have been identified for water transport in kidney, red blood cells, gastro-intestinal tract, sweat gland, and lung cells. Disruption of aquaporin gene function has been associated with a number of human diseases.
To understand how this technology will affect your health the first thing for you to understand is what factors most affect water movement. The most important factor for kidney function as well as other cellular hydration seems to be the specific gravity of your water.Specific gravity is a measure of the density of a substance compared to that of pure water. You’d think there wouldn’t be much to evaluate here – water vs. “pure water” but in actuality there is a big difference. Drinking water that has a specific gravity very close to 1.000 may be a vital key to better hydration. Research suggests that water must be below a specific gravity of 1.009 to hydrate the cells effectively.
Recent preliminary testing on a new water technology that is easy to use and very low cost has been shown to change the specific gravity of tap water from 1.023 to 1.003. This same technology was evaluated to change purified water from 1.011 to 1.002.The impact this will have on your life and health is profound, as water molecules with ideal specific gravity are shown to move through cells more fluidly. Relating this to the new knowledge of how Aquaporins help channel water, we now have amazing tools to maximize the purity and energetic nature of the water we put into our bodies every day.
Now that you know what the Nobel committee deemed worthy of the most prestigious prize in Science, take a moment to let me know what sort of questions come up in your head about them.
Post your questions and comments here on this page so I can easily see them and respond to them. You will get responses from me and other experts in this field by posting here.
August 4, 2006
Did you know that only one water molecule can be transported into an ion channel at a time?
If this is the case then why would it be beneficial to drink water which is structured to be in clusters of 5-10 water molecules per cluster?
Is water clustering simply a theory of water activation which is on its way out?
Water. We know that we need it for life but do we really understand its energetic nature?
Water is a polar molecule, meaning one side is more electrostatically charged-the other, more negative. A liquid by common definition consists of molecules in constant motion.
Combining just these two properties - constant motion and the polarity which brings about alternate attraction and repulsion - we have a extremely complex medium, much more complex than any mainstream textbook has ever described!
“So what does this mean for you?”
We are facing a global water crisis in the near future due to our lack of understanding of this complex and powerful substance but recent research into water’s amazing properties can help us maintain our health.In the early twentieth century, Viktor Schauberger studied water and the Earth’s natural processes and predicted most of the problems which we now face with our natural resources, especially water. He was very vocal against what he considered to be the devastation of the once vital great rivers of the world by conventional river engineers and hydrologists who lacked his understanding of water’s natural process.
Schauberger characterized water as a “living” substance and considered it the blood of Mother Earth. One unique characteristic of water is its temperature anomaly point. Schauberger found that water is densest at a temperature of +4 degrees centigrade (39.2 degrees Fahrenheit). All other fluids become consistently denser with cooling until the freezing point-except water.
A more recent discovery about water with significant impact for the future of your health led to a Nobel Prize in chemmistry in 2003.
I’ll explain this important recent discovery in a minute after we establish this historical foundation…
Schauberger introduced the concept of water “memory” and explained that water molecules are very sensitive to their surroundings.
Water is literally a liquid crystal that retains tonal frequencies in its structure similar to the way a magnetic tape records sound.
Nature maintains a high-frequency vitality in what Schauberger considered “ripe” spring water by creating meandering stream channels and always flowing in circular paths.
Municipal water on the other hand, is recycled many times through hundreds of miles of straight metal pipes under high pressures which are never present in nature. These conditions decrease water’s natural high-frequency memory or momentum. Slower spin on water molecules means easy proliferation of micro-organisms and makes water thicker or more viscous. Which type of water would you rather drink?
Most notable for you to understand is what led to a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003. A type of protein was discovered which is essentially the delivery mechanism carrying water molecules into and out of your cells.In the research that lead to Dr. Peter Agre’s Nobel Prize, it was discovered that the primary mechanism for transporting water into cells utilizes a group of proteins now called Aquaporins. There are many different types of Aquaporins, serving to selectively allow water molecules into the cells while simultaneously preventing “junk” from entering the cells.
These vitally important water channel molecules are now understood to be responsible for 10 times more hydration of your cells than other mechanisms that your cells use to hydrate.
What should we really be looking for in water now that this discovery of the Aquaporin proteins has been brought to light?
To answer this question it’s necessary to dig deeper into just what Dr. Agre and his colleagues have figured out…Aquaporins form a thick molecule that is shaped like an hourglass which spans from outside the cell all the way inside. Only one molecule of water can fit through at a time…
The electrical fields of the aquaporin water channel force your water to form a single file line of water molecules to enter your cells. (Remember that “polarity” I mentioned? That’s what the Aquaporin exploits to make the water line up.)
This field even forces the water molecules to enter the channel with the oxygen molecule facing down and leave the channel with the oxygen molecule facing up!
These water channels have been identified for water transport in kidney, red blood cells, gastro-intestinal tract, sweat gland, and lung cells. Disruption of aquaporin gene function has been associated with a number of human diseases.
To understand how this technology will affect your health the first thing for you to understand is what factors most affect water movement. The most important factor for kidney function as well as other cellular hydration seems to be the specific gravity of your water.Specific gravity is a measure of the density of a substance compared to that of pure water. You’d think there wouldn’t be much to evaluate here – water vs. “pure water” but in actuality there is a big difference. Drinking water that has a specific gravity very close to 1.000 may be a vital key to better hydration. Research suggests that water must be below a specific gravity of 1.009 to hydrate the cells effectively.
Recent preliminary testing on a new water technology that is easy to use and very low cost has been shown to change the specific gravity of tap water from 1.023 to 1.003. This same technology was evaluated to change purified water from 1.011 to 1.002.The impact this will have on your life and health is profound, as water molecules with ideal specific gravity are shown to move through cells more fluidly. Relating this to the new knowledge of how Aquaporins help channel water, we now have amazing tools to maximize the purity and energetic nature of the water we put into our bodies every day.
Now that you know what the Nobel committee deemed worthy of the most prestigious prize in Science, take a moment to let me know what sort of questions come up in your head about them.
Post your questions and comments here on this page so I can easily see them and respond to them. You will get responses from me and other experts in this field by posting here.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
The InnerLight Cleanse
The InnerLight CleanseDuring the Cleanse, your intake should consist of the following:
1. Freshly juiced, green vegetables - Kale, spinach, parsley, celery, cucumber, broccoli, wheat grass, cabbage, barley grass, collard greens, okra, etc. If this is one's only intake, drink 8-12, 8 oz. glasses per day, in addition to 64 oz. to one gallon of water. If using SuperGreens in addition to fresh juice, drink 2-3 glasses a day.
If juice is not available, try the soup recipes listed below. It is vital that enough energy and nutrients are provided so that the body can heal itself. An example serving of juiced greens: 1 cucumber, 1 stalk celery, 1/3 bunch parsley, a handful of alfalfa sprouts, and some spinach or kale leaves.
2. InnerLight's SuperGreens Powder (and Prime pH)- This green juice powder consists of 49 different vegetables, grasses and herbs, combined to increase energy, detoxify the system, decrease appetite, and strengthen immune function to prevent disease and illness. SuperGreens is highly alkalizing, a great source of vitamins and minerals each day. During a Cleanse, one should drink a minimum of 3 quarts of distilled water, a teaspoon of the powder in each quart per day. Another quart or more of pure water should be consumed each day, with additional SuperGreens added if desired.
All water, even distilled or reverse-osmosis, should have Prime pH drops added to increase oxygen and alkalinity. Approximately 3 drops of Prime pH to 8 oz. water, 6:32 oz., 12:64 oz., and 24:1 gallon of water should be added. In summary, one should drink at least a gallon of water, adding at least three teaspoons of SuperGreens and 24 drops of Prime pH each day.
3. Raw, pureed soups- These soups help the body combat toxins and can be very anti-fungal. Ingredients like garlic, onion, green vegetables, and vegetable broth are detoxifying and increase the effectiveness of the Cleanse. (Sample recipes follow) Raw soups supply energy in a form that is easy for the body to utilize; it doesn't have to expend energy to obtain it during digestion. One to two bowls/day during a Cleanse is suggested.
4. Essential Oils- These high-quality oils may be added to juices, soups, or taken in gelcap form. Among the most highly recommended
are: Primrose, Flax Seed, Borage, Olive Oil, or a blend such as Udo's Choice, Perfected Oil Blend. About 2-3 Tbsp./day is recommended.
5. Nutritional Supplements- As previously mentioned, it is not absolutely necessary that one take supplements during a Cleanse, but it is recommended. Dr. Young's Complete Pack, which contains the Balance Pack and Basics Pack, is available through InnerLight International. It contains various products, in capsule and liquid colloidal form, that will help to detoxify, as well as strengthen and build the system. Typically, one would simply follow the recommended dosage on each bottle, take until all capsules/liquid is gone. (Note: SuperGreens and Prime pH are included in the Balance Pack)
Other than the products mentioned above, one may choose to take the vitamins/minerals one normally takes while doing the Cleanse. Liquid colloidals should be taken about a half of an hour before meals, while capsules can be taken at the same time as juices and raw soups.
The previous schedule is just an example of what a typical day on the Cleanse might be like. This model is given to help one understand how simple it is to consume all the water and liquids that the body requires in one day while doing a Cleanse. One needs to be sensible during this time; do not attempt to limit one's intake too much. Hydration is essential.
Following are raw soup recipes taken from Shelley Young's recipe book, Back to the House of Health. Generally, one to two bowls per day are recommended while on the Cleanse. However, if one is feeling lethargic, they are a good source of energy and may be increased as needed.
AsparaZincgusto Soup
12 stalks Asparagus, trimmed
1 Avocado
5-6 large Tomatoes
1 cup fresh Parsley
3-5 Sun-dried Tomatoes
¼ cup dried Onion
4 cloves fresh Garlic
1 Red Bell Pepper
Bragg's Amino's, to taste
1-2 tsp. Herbes de Provence
2 tsp. Deliciously Dill
2 Lemons or Limes, cut in thin slices
Blend all ingredients (except lemon/lime) in a food processor or blender until smooth. Warm in skillet until just warmed, not cooked, or serve cold.
Garnish with lemon or lime slices.
Green Raw Soup
1-2 Avocados
1-2 Cucumbers, peel and seed
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded
½ Yellow onion, diced
Juice of ½ Lemon
1-2 cups Water or Veggie stock
3 cloves roasted Garlic
1 Tbsp. Cilantro
1 Tbsp. Parsley
Puree all ingredients (except onions) in a food processor or blender. Add more or less water to desired consistency. Top with diced onions for garnish.
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Why is the Ortho Pack so great?
It is so great because of some of the elements that were put into it such as the higher concentrations of zinc in z-link to help neutralize acetyl aldehyde and ethanol alcohol which are acids that are produced through sugar metabolism. The niacin included helps to create better circulation so you have better oxygenation. That is why the z-link is so significant. On top of that you have the magnesium and manganese which is in the OrthoPlex I and II and also the an anacetyl-glucosamine which actually focuses on regulating temperature to regulating pH balance in the internal fluids to providing foundational elements necessary for construction materials for building tendons and muscles...
Dr. Young got a phone call from Tony Robbins one morning and he was screaming with joy and excitement. He said "I can't believe the effects that I am feeling right now!" after doing an event (like Date with Destiny) where it requires him being on stage for many hours. Generally breaking down and having to recover for days, now he was ready to go again because he was protecting himself with the Ortho Plex I and II and the Z-Link. He was taking mega doses of the Ortho Pack. Also what Dr. Young suggested, taking in those types of stressful situations, (normally 1 capsule 6-9 times) that now you would take 2 caps 9 times a day. So Tony was taking 18 caps a day.
You can't get enough of zinc in the body. We are deficient of zinc.
You can't get enough magnesium, you need to supplement that. You have to supplement that in the proper forms so that it is bioavailable.
Dr. Young uses a chelation process where he binds them up with protein and the reason why he binds them with protein is so that they will attach to the intestinal villas because the intestinal villas is electrically negative and of course the wall of the chelated magnesium or zinc is positive (so we get better attraction, greater absorption and assimilation. When you are looking at the product you will see AAC (amino acid chelate) and he uses that not for the protein sake, but as an electromagnetic attraction to allow those nutrients that are coated with those proteins to be pulled into the crypts of the intestinal villus so that they can be immediately absorbed into the bloodstream.
This is the understanding that you can have when you understand the fine nuances that are literally the difference that separates a really good nutritional product that is going to help the body and something that you are just going to pee right out or eliminate through the bowels.
from Dr Young
Sunday, August 20, 2006
High Cholesterol - Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) - Drug Combinations
There are sometimes advantages to pairing cholesterol-lowering medications. Such combinations can be more beneficial than either medication alone. Equally important, multidrug regimens may cause fewer side effects, partly because they rely on lower doses of each medication. For example, gemfibrozil and niacin are an oft-used and well-tolerated combination. Another example is a drug that just hit the market in the summer of 2004 — Vytorin — which is a combination of the drugs ezetimibe and simvastatin.Although doctors had been prescribing this combination of drugs already, Vytorin allows patients to get the two medications in one pill, which can be cheaper and more convenient. Not all cholesterol drug combinations are safe. The combined use of any statin and a fibric acid derivative can lead to severe muscle damage, causing kidney failure and even death. While it is difficult to estimate the frequency of this risk, it is likely lower than 0.01%.
New evidence suggests that fenofibrate may be safer than gemfibrozil when used in combination with a statin. With any multidrug regimen, routine exams and blood testing for signs of either muscle damage or liver dysfunction is prudent, both at the start and during the course of the therapy.
Everyday Tips for Living With Peptic Ulcers
Everyday Tips for Living With Peptic UlcersIt's Not Spicy Foods or Stress
For nearly 100 years, scientists and doctors thought that ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food and alcohol, and the cure was bed rest and a bland diet.
Later, stomach acid was blamed, and antacids were added to the list of cures.
Some ulcers are caused by medications called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories), which include aspirin and ibuprofen, but in 1982, the bacterium H. pylori was discovered to be the main culprit.
Study after study has shown that destroying the microbe with antibiotics cures peptic ulcers in most people. If you have an ulcer and your doctor hasn't given you antibiotics, press the issue or get a second opinion.
Source: The National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH does not recommend or endorse any company advertised on this site.
Peptic Ulcer - Prevention and Treatment
Prevention: Because no one knows exactly how people become infected with H. pylori or why it causes ulcers, there is no way to prevent most cases of peptic ulcers. The only precaution is to wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after using the bathroom. You may help to prevent peptic ulcers not related to H. pylori by eliminating or limiting the use of NSAIDs and tobacco.
Treatment: For ulcers caused by H. pylori, treatment requires a combination of medications. The goals are to kill H. pylori bacteria in the body, reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, and protect the lining of the stomach and intestines. Most patients are treated with "triple therapy," which requires taking two antibiotics and one acid-suppressing medication for one to two weeks. A variety of antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications may be used.
Typically, the acid-suppressing medication will be either an H2 blocker, such as ranitidine (Zantac) or cimetidine (Tagamet) or a proton pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole (Prilosec) or lansoprazole (Prevacid). Your doctor will prescribe a specific regimen based on convenience, cost and any allergies you have.
Triple therapy requires taking as many as 8 to 12 pills every day, and it can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and yeast infection in women. However, the treatment is 80% to 90% effective. Ulcers caused by H. pylori won't heal completely or may heal and then return if the bacteria are not killed.
Typically, you will take antibiotics and other medication for two weeks, then may take acid-suppressing medication for another four to eight weeks. Gastric ulcers tend to heal more slowly than duodenal ulcers. Uncomplicated gastric ulcers take up to two or three months to heal completely, while duodenal ulcers take about six weeks.
The H. pylori infection can return and cause another ulcer, particularly if the first infection is not eliminated completely. If your symptoms don't go away completely, your doctor may suggest re-testing for H. pylori after your treatment is completed. People whose ulcers are caused by NSAIDs or other drugs should stop using these drugs.
Healing will begin almost immediately. Doctors also may recommend medications to reduce acid damage during healing. These may include antacids to neutralize gastric acids or medications that decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach, such as an H2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor. Ulcers caused by a medication should begin healing as soon as you stop taking the drug. Antacids or medications that limit the amount of acid your stomach produces may be used for two to six weeks to help healing and relieve pain.
Emergency treatment may be needed if an ulcer causes serious bleeding. Usually, this treatment is done through an endoscope using special clips or probes. Acid-blocking medications may be given intravenously (injected into a vein), and blood transfusions may be necessary if the bleeding is severe.
In extremely rare circumstances, surgery may be needed to treat a perforated or bleeding peptic ulcer. The surgery, which usually requires an abdominal incision, involves sewing normal tissue over the ulcer to seal it. However, it is rarely done now because treatments for H. pylori infections are so successful.
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2006
Treatment: For ulcers caused by H. pylori, treatment requires a combination of medications. The goals are to kill H. pylori bacteria in the body, reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, and protect the lining of the stomach and intestines. Most patients are treated with "triple therapy," which requires taking two antibiotics and one acid-suppressing medication for one to two weeks. A variety of antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications may be used.
Typically, the acid-suppressing medication will be either an H2 blocker, such as ranitidine (Zantac) or cimetidine (Tagamet) or a proton pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole (Prilosec) or lansoprazole (Prevacid). Your doctor will prescribe a specific regimen based on convenience, cost and any allergies you have.
Triple therapy requires taking as many as 8 to 12 pills every day, and it can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and yeast infection in women. However, the treatment is 80% to 90% effective. Ulcers caused by H. pylori won't heal completely or may heal and then return if the bacteria are not killed.
Typically, you will take antibiotics and other medication for two weeks, then may take acid-suppressing medication for another four to eight weeks. Gastric ulcers tend to heal more slowly than duodenal ulcers. Uncomplicated gastric ulcers take up to two or three months to heal completely, while duodenal ulcers take about six weeks.
The H. pylori infection can return and cause another ulcer, particularly if the first infection is not eliminated completely. If your symptoms don't go away completely, your doctor may suggest re-testing for H. pylori after your treatment is completed. People whose ulcers are caused by NSAIDs or other drugs should stop using these drugs.
Healing will begin almost immediately. Doctors also may recommend medications to reduce acid damage during healing. These may include antacids to neutralize gastric acids or medications that decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach, such as an H2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor. Ulcers caused by a medication should begin healing as soon as you stop taking the drug. Antacids or medications that limit the amount of acid your stomach produces may be used for two to six weeks to help healing and relieve pain.
Emergency treatment may be needed if an ulcer causes serious bleeding. Usually, this treatment is done through an endoscope using special clips or probes. Acid-blocking medications may be given intravenously (injected into a vein), and blood transfusions may be necessary if the bleeding is severe.
In extremely rare circumstances, surgery may be needed to treat a perforated or bleeding peptic ulcer. The surgery, which usually requires an abdominal incision, involves sewing normal tissue over the ulcer to seal it. However, it is rarely done now because treatments for H. pylori infections are so successful.
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2006
Monday, August 14, 2006
OXYGEN THERAPY PROTOCOL FOR ADULT & PEDIATRICS
Excluding Neonatal
© DHMC, Respiratory Care Department
OBJECTIVE:
To provide oxygen therapy to patients who have a stable respiratory rate and pattern and monitor this therapy via pulse oximetry (SpO2 ).
PERSONNEL:
Therapy must be monitored by a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or Registered Nurse (RN).
POLICY and PROCEDURE:
Physician's initial order for oxygen therapy should include:
a. Initial flow rate or FiO2.b. Oxygen appliance.c. A target SpO2 of 90% will be used for titrating therapy, unless a different target SpO2 is specified in the order.
Orders for oxygen therapy must have documentation of hypoxemia, acute cardiac or neurologic injury or other clinical indication of hypoxia as specified by the physician in a written note. Patients admitted to the Emergency Department may have oxygen administered until the physician completes an evaluation.
Oxygen therapy will be titrated and weaned as appropriate for patients who meet the following conditions:
a. Cardiopulmonary stability including stable vital signs and respiratory pattern.b. Adequate tissue perfusion based on clinical assessment. It is recognized that, for some patients, SpO2 may not be a reliable measure of adequate tissue perfusion. c. Clinical Assessment of Tissue Perfusion includes but is not limited to:
Neurological changes such as behavior changes or changes in the level of conciousness.
Adequate cardiac function: Blood pressure, heart rate distal pulses, extremity temperatures and, for infants and children, capillary refill > 2 seconds..
Fluid status: input and output.
For COPD patients with documented CO2 retention, oxygen will be titrated from 0 - 2 LPM via nasal cannula or 21% to 28% via venti mask or aerosol to maintain SpO2 > 88 - 90% unless the physician specifies a different target SpO2.
For all other patients, oxygen will be titrated from 0 - 4 LPM via nasal cannula (0-2 LPM for infants) or 21% to 40% venti mask or aerosol to maintain SpO2 > 90% unless the physician specifies a different target SpO2.
The physician will be notified immediately for patients who cannot maintain adequate SpO2 based on this protocol. Appropriate treatment modalities will be discussed and a plan of action initiated based upon patient's medical history.
a. The physician may order a Respiratory Care Evaluation to assess these patients in the event that the physician cannot see the patient immediately. Such assessments may include ABG evaluation: (See Respiratory Therapy Evaluation Policy for a complete description ). The physician will be notified of the results of any patient evaluation and recommendations as covered by the Respiratory Therapy Evaluation Policy.
Notify Respiratory Care of any patient on the floors requiring oxygen > 40% by paging the therapist covering their area. This will alert Respiratory Care to those patients who may be at higher risk for respiratory complications.
Patients who use oxygen therapy at home will not be discontinued without a physician's order.
Oxygen will be discontinued when the patient meets the conditions defined in the Oxygen Therapy Policy.
a. SpO2 > 90% or target SpO2 b. Stable vital signs including respiratory rate and pattern.d. Does not desaturate with exertion.e. Adequate tissue perfusion
Neurological status: LOC
Cardiac status: BP, HR, distal pulses & extremitytemperatures.
f. Fluid status: assess I&O.g. Subjective: no c/o of SOB or dyspnea.
To continue oxygen therapy requiresthe following:
a. Target SpO2 provided by the physician. If not provided, > 90% will be the target SpO2. You must document a Room Air SpO2 < 90% or < target SpO2 ordered by M.D.b. Document that the therapy is continued in the patient's medical record.
To discontinue oxygen therapy requires the following:
a. Documentation of the Room Air SpO2 > Target SpO2 in the chart. b. Documentation that the therapy is discontinued in patient's medical record.
ADDENDUM:
Factors Affecting Clinical Performance of Pulse Oximeter:
Sensor position
Position on oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve
Patient hemodynamics
Motion artifact
Ambient light interference
Dysfunctional Hemoglobins
Patient temperature
LED (sensor light) peak wavelength variability
Exogenous dyes (i.e. methylene blue)
Nail polish
Digital clubbing
Remember:
Use non-arterial-line extremityInadequate pulsation may affect readingIn patients with Reynaud's Syndrome, pulse oximetry may not be reliable.
In patients with cardiac/pulmonary instability, pulse oximetry may not be a reliable indicator of medical conditions.Arterial blood gases are the most accurate indicator of oxygenation status.
© DHMC, Respiratory Care Department
OBJECTIVE:
To provide oxygen therapy to patients who have a stable respiratory rate and pattern and monitor this therapy via pulse oximetry (SpO2 ).
PERSONNEL:
Therapy must be monitored by a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or Registered Nurse (RN).
POLICY and PROCEDURE:
Physician's initial order for oxygen therapy should include:
a. Initial flow rate or FiO2.b. Oxygen appliance.c. A target SpO2 of 90% will be used for titrating therapy, unless a different target SpO2 is specified in the order.
Orders for oxygen therapy must have documentation of hypoxemia, acute cardiac or neurologic injury or other clinical indication of hypoxia as specified by the physician in a written note. Patients admitted to the Emergency Department may have oxygen administered until the physician completes an evaluation.
Oxygen therapy will be titrated and weaned as appropriate for patients who meet the following conditions:
a. Cardiopulmonary stability including stable vital signs and respiratory pattern.b. Adequate tissue perfusion based on clinical assessment. It is recognized that, for some patients, SpO2 may not be a reliable measure of adequate tissue perfusion. c. Clinical Assessment of Tissue Perfusion includes but is not limited to:
Neurological changes such as behavior changes or changes in the level of conciousness.
Adequate cardiac function: Blood pressure, heart rate distal pulses, extremity temperatures and, for infants and children, capillary refill > 2 seconds..
Fluid status: input and output.
For COPD patients with documented CO2 retention, oxygen will be titrated from 0 - 2 LPM via nasal cannula or 21% to 28% via venti mask or aerosol to maintain SpO2 > 88 - 90% unless the physician specifies a different target SpO2.
For all other patients, oxygen will be titrated from 0 - 4 LPM via nasal cannula (0-2 LPM for infants) or 21% to 40% venti mask or aerosol to maintain SpO2 > 90% unless the physician specifies a different target SpO2.
The physician will be notified immediately for patients who cannot maintain adequate SpO2 based on this protocol. Appropriate treatment modalities will be discussed and a plan of action initiated based upon patient's medical history.
a. The physician may order a Respiratory Care Evaluation to assess these patients in the event that the physician cannot see the patient immediately. Such assessments may include ABG evaluation: (See Respiratory Therapy Evaluation Policy for a complete description ). The physician will be notified of the results of any patient evaluation and recommendations as covered by the Respiratory Therapy Evaluation Policy.
Notify Respiratory Care of any patient on the floors requiring oxygen > 40% by paging the therapist covering their area. This will alert Respiratory Care to those patients who may be at higher risk for respiratory complications.
Patients who use oxygen therapy at home will not be discontinued without a physician's order.
Oxygen will be discontinued when the patient meets the conditions defined in the Oxygen Therapy Policy.
a. SpO2 > 90% or target SpO2 b. Stable vital signs including respiratory rate and pattern.d. Does not desaturate with exertion.e. Adequate tissue perfusion
Neurological status: LOC
Cardiac status: BP, HR, distal pulses & extremitytemperatures.
f. Fluid status: assess I&O.g. Subjective: no c/o of SOB or dyspnea.
To continue oxygen therapy requiresthe following:
a. Target SpO2 provided by the physician. If not provided, > 90% will be the target SpO2. You must document a Room Air SpO2 < 90% or < target SpO2 ordered by M.D.b. Document that the therapy is continued in the patient's medical record.
To discontinue oxygen therapy requires the following:
a. Documentation of the Room Air SpO2 > Target SpO2 in the chart. b. Documentation that the therapy is discontinued in patient's medical record.
ADDENDUM:
Factors Affecting Clinical Performance of Pulse Oximeter:
Sensor position
Position on oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve
Patient hemodynamics
Motion artifact
Ambient light interference
Dysfunctional Hemoglobins
Patient temperature
LED (sensor light) peak wavelength variability
Exogenous dyes (i.e. methylene blue)
Nail polish
Digital clubbing
Remember:
Use non-arterial-line extremityInadequate pulsation may affect readingIn patients with Reynaud's Syndrome, pulse oximetry may not be reliable.
In patients with cardiac/pulmonary instability, pulse oximetry may not be a reliable indicator of medical conditions.Arterial blood gases are the most accurate indicator of oxygenation status.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Health Tip: What's a Pulmonary Embolism?
(HealthDay News) -- A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels from another area of the body, often the leg, to the lung.The clot settles in the lung artery and causes a blockage that may lead to serious damage to the lungs or other organs. Pulmonary embolisms often are fatal.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says there are approximately 600,000 people diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms each year -- of which about 60,000 cases are fatal. People most prone to fatal pulmonary embolisms have conditions that require long periods of bedrest.
Last reviewed: 08/11/2006 Last updated: 08/11/2006
Health Highlights: Aug. 12, 2006
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
HIV Prevention Pill Needs More Study
Can a pill taken once a day prevent HIV infection?
There's some evidence that a drug called Viread (tenofovir) -- already approved for treating HIV/AIDS in combination with other drugs -- might do the job, but it's going to take a larger study to make sure, according to a report by the Associated Press.
The first test of Viread as an HIV preventative, the wire service reports, was in Africa, and fewer people became infected when they took the drug. The problem was that very few people in the control group -- the study subjects who took a placebo -- became infected either, so a larger study is needed to determine Viread's effectiveness.
The results of the Africa study were released in Toronto Saturday, as health professionals gathered for the International AIDS Conference. "It's incredibly encouraging," the A.P. quotes Dr. Helene Gayle, president of the antipoverty group CARE and co-chair of the conference, as saying. The drug "would be an incredibly important new prevention tool that we should make available as soon as possible," she added.
Initial research on animals has indicated that taking Viread before being exposed to HIV, either through drugs or sex, could help prevent infection, the wire service reported.
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Dehydration Poses Danger In Airline On Board Liquid Ban
The new ban on air travelers carrying any liquids with them when they board a flight carries a threat of dehydration for some people with medical conditions, the Associated Press reports.
As a result, the wire service reports, at least one airline -- Atlanta-based Delta -- is adding extra supplies of bottled water on board. Water, soda and nutritional drinks are banned from being brought aboard a plane under the new regulations implemented after British law enforcement officials arrested a number of men in connection with a plot that would have involved mixing liquids to make a bomb.
The possibility of dehydration does pose a problem for some people who need to keep their body chemistry constantly in balance. "Some people can't eat ordinary airline food," the A.P. quotes Dr. David Freedman of the University of Alabama at Birmingham as saying. Freedman noted the problems faced by people who rely on Ensure and other over-the-counter nutritional supplement drinks, which have been banned.
Dehydration can pose some dangers, Dr. Marc Siegel, an internal medicine physician with the New York University School of Medicine, told the wire service. It is especially dangerous for those with diseased hearts or kidneys, he said. "Though I'm not calling this life-threatening, dehydration is not a good state for anyone ill to be in," Siegel is quoted as saying.
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Internet Drug Purchases Can be Dangerous: Study
The dangers of buying drugs from online pharmacies are highlighted in a British study published in the current issue of The Lancet medical journal.
The study cites the case of a 64-year woman who went blind after four years of taking drugs she bought on the Internet, Britain's Independent newspaper reported. The woman self-diagnosed herself with chronic fatigue syndrome and, on the advice of a neighbor, bought oral steroids from an online pharmacy in Thailand.
As she suffered vision loss, doctors found cataracts in both eyes and signs of glaucoma, both side effects of steroid use. The study authors warned doctors to be alert for patients who may have bought drugs online, the Independent reported.
"Some of the drug therapies can be counterfeit and contain a concoction of compounds that bear little resemblance to the drug names on the bottle," the study authors noted.
"Even if the patient receives the actual drug, there are many problems with this unchecked availability, including interactions with coexisting treatment, side effects, and the lack of careful medical monitoring," they wrote.
-----
FDA Adds Raw Clams to Pacific Northwest Shellfish Warning
Raw clams from the Pacific Northwest were added Friday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's list of raw shellfish from the region that should be avoided because they may harbor disease-causing bacteria.
The agency issued its first warning July 31 that people shouldn't eat raw oysters from the region, saying the shellfish could harbor Vibro parahaemolyticus (VP), which could cause gastrointestinal problems among healthy consumers and more serious illnesses like blood infection (septicemia) in the elderly and others with weaker immune systems.
VP is a natural bacteria that's most prevalent during summer, the agency said. The FDA attributed its warnings to an "unusual increase" in the number of recent cases of gastrointestinal illness attributed to Pacific Northwest shellfish. The region's shellfish are distributed nationwide.
"To date, there have been 72 laboratory-confirmed, and an additional 105 probable, VP illness[es] reported from Washington State, Oregon and New York linked to contaminated oysters and clams," the FDA statement said.
Anyone who wants to eat clams or oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest and similar shellfish from unknown origin should thoroughly cook them first, the FDA warned in Friday's updated statement.
Officials in Washington State are continuing to identify and close affected oyster beds, and shellfish from beds identified as contaminated have been recalled, the agency said.
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HIV Spreading Rapidly Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Asia
Stigma, intolerance, and government inaction are fueling the rapid spread of HIV -- the virus that causes AIDS -- among gay and bisexual men in Asia, says a report released Friday.
The survey of nearly two dozen countries found that HIV rates among men who have sex with men could be as high as 28 percent in Bangkok, Thailand; 16 percent in Andhra Pradesh, India; and 14 percent in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Agence France Presse reported.
"...These data represent an alarming trend, since male-male sexual activity in the region is diverse, often completely hidden, and beyond the reach of current prevention efforts," the report's authors noted.
The report was written by a Bangkok-based group called TREAT Asia, an initiative of the U.S. AIDS campaign organization amFAR, AFP reported.
"Governments in the region and international donors need to support appropriate prevention, care and treatment efforts for MSM (men who have sex with men) populations, or face a spiraling epidemic that could be far worse than any seen in gay communities in the West," said Keven Frost, director of TREAT Asia.
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Coke and Pepsi in India are Safe, Companies Say
Some states in India have banned Coca-Cola products due to alleged high levels of pesticides, but the soft drink company says the beverages produced in India are as safe as others made elsewhere in the world.
"No detectable levels of pesticides (were found) in Indian soft drinks when measured against the EU (European Union) criteria in an independent lab study," said a statement released Friday by Coca-Cola.
Last week, the privately-funded New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment said it found unacceptable pesticide levels in 11 drinks made in India by Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Agence France Presse reported.
HIV Prevention Pill Needs More Study
Can a pill taken once a day prevent HIV infection?
There's some evidence that a drug called Viread (tenofovir) -- already approved for treating HIV/AIDS in combination with other drugs -- might do the job, but it's going to take a larger study to make sure, according to a report by the Associated Press.
The first test of Viread as an HIV preventative, the wire service reports, was in Africa, and fewer people became infected when they took the drug. The problem was that very few people in the control group -- the study subjects who took a placebo -- became infected either, so a larger study is needed to determine Viread's effectiveness.
The results of the Africa study were released in Toronto Saturday, as health professionals gathered for the International AIDS Conference. "It's incredibly encouraging," the A.P. quotes Dr. Helene Gayle, president of the antipoverty group CARE and co-chair of the conference, as saying. The drug "would be an incredibly important new prevention tool that we should make available as soon as possible," she added.
Initial research on animals has indicated that taking Viread before being exposed to HIV, either through drugs or sex, could help prevent infection, the wire service reported.
-----
Dehydration Poses Danger In Airline On Board Liquid Ban
The new ban on air travelers carrying any liquids with them when they board a flight carries a threat of dehydration for some people with medical conditions, the Associated Press reports.
As a result, the wire service reports, at least one airline -- Atlanta-based Delta -- is adding extra supplies of bottled water on board. Water, soda and nutritional drinks are banned from being brought aboard a plane under the new regulations implemented after British law enforcement officials arrested a number of men in connection with a plot that would have involved mixing liquids to make a bomb.
The possibility of dehydration does pose a problem for some people who need to keep their body chemistry constantly in balance. "Some people can't eat ordinary airline food," the A.P. quotes Dr. David Freedman of the University of Alabama at Birmingham as saying. Freedman noted the problems faced by people who rely on Ensure and other over-the-counter nutritional supplement drinks, which have been banned.
Dehydration can pose some dangers, Dr. Marc Siegel, an internal medicine physician with the New York University School of Medicine, told the wire service. It is especially dangerous for those with diseased hearts or kidneys, he said. "Though I'm not calling this life-threatening, dehydration is not a good state for anyone ill to be in," Siegel is quoted as saying.
-----
Internet Drug Purchases Can be Dangerous: Study
The dangers of buying drugs from online pharmacies are highlighted in a British study published in the current issue of The Lancet medical journal.
The study cites the case of a 64-year woman who went blind after four years of taking drugs she bought on the Internet, Britain's Independent newspaper reported. The woman self-diagnosed herself with chronic fatigue syndrome and, on the advice of a neighbor, bought oral steroids from an online pharmacy in Thailand.
As she suffered vision loss, doctors found cataracts in both eyes and signs of glaucoma, both side effects of steroid use. The study authors warned doctors to be alert for patients who may have bought drugs online, the Independent reported.
"Some of the drug therapies can be counterfeit and contain a concoction of compounds that bear little resemblance to the drug names on the bottle," the study authors noted.
"Even if the patient receives the actual drug, there are many problems with this unchecked availability, including interactions with coexisting treatment, side effects, and the lack of careful medical monitoring," they wrote.
-----
FDA Adds Raw Clams to Pacific Northwest Shellfish Warning
Raw clams from the Pacific Northwest were added Friday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's list of raw shellfish from the region that should be avoided because they may harbor disease-causing bacteria.
The agency issued its first warning July 31 that people shouldn't eat raw oysters from the region, saying the shellfish could harbor Vibro parahaemolyticus (VP), which could cause gastrointestinal problems among healthy consumers and more serious illnesses like blood infection (septicemia) in the elderly and others with weaker immune systems.
VP is a natural bacteria that's most prevalent during summer, the agency said. The FDA attributed its warnings to an "unusual increase" in the number of recent cases of gastrointestinal illness attributed to Pacific Northwest shellfish. The region's shellfish are distributed nationwide.
"To date, there have been 72 laboratory-confirmed, and an additional 105 probable, VP illness[es] reported from Washington State, Oregon and New York linked to contaminated oysters and clams," the FDA statement said.
Anyone who wants to eat clams or oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest and similar shellfish from unknown origin should thoroughly cook them first, the FDA warned in Friday's updated statement.
Officials in Washington State are continuing to identify and close affected oyster beds, and shellfish from beds identified as contaminated have been recalled, the agency said.
-----
HIV Spreading Rapidly Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Asia
Stigma, intolerance, and government inaction are fueling the rapid spread of HIV -- the virus that causes AIDS -- among gay and bisexual men in Asia, says a report released Friday.
The survey of nearly two dozen countries found that HIV rates among men who have sex with men could be as high as 28 percent in Bangkok, Thailand; 16 percent in Andhra Pradesh, India; and 14 percent in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Agence France Presse reported.
"...These data represent an alarming trend, since male-male sexual activity in the region is diverse, often completely hidden, and beyond the reach of current prevention efforts," the report's authors noted.
The report was written by a Bangkok-based group called TREAT Asia, an initiative of the U.S. AIDS campaign organization amFAR, AFP reported.
"Governments in the region and international donors need to support appropriate prevention, care and treatment efforts for MSM (men who have sex with men) populations, or face a spiraling epidemic that could be far worse than any seen in gay communities in the West," said Keven Frost, director of TREAT Asia.
-----
Coke and Pepsi in India are Safe, Companies Say
Some states in India have banned Coca-Cola products due to alleged high levels of pesticides, but the soft drink company says the beverages produced in India are as safe as others made elsewhere in the world.
"No detectable levels of pesticides (were found) in Indian soft drinks when measured against the EU (European Union) criteria in an independent lab study," said a statement released Friday by Coca-Cola.
Last week, the privately-funded New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment said it found unacceptable pesticide levels in 11 drinks made in India by Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Agence France Presse reported.
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Optimum Health Plan
Optimum Health Plan
Welcome to My Optimum Health Plan! Based on Dr. Weils book "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," this week-by-week program is designed to help you feel better and live healthier. It provides guidance, support and information on nutrition, fitness and lifestyle changes.
The Plan is appropriate for almost any person, regardless of age, gender or health condition. In fact, the Plan takes into account many health conditions and illnesses, including diabetes, cancer and heart health, and provides customized meal plans, condition-specific information and more. Learn more about how My Optimum Health Plan can help you achieve your goals
Overview
It only takes eight weeks to start feeling and looking healthier. Join Dr. Weil, his experts, and other Plan members and discover new ways to eat, think, and live your life. Changes are subtle and gradual, so after eight weeks new habits are the norm, and a healthful life becomes a part of your overall lifestyle. Unlimited access to the tools, support, and information, plus access to the exclusive online content will help you maintain your healthy lifestyle, and continue to reach your personal goals.
Weekly Goals
Each week the Plan is divided into three categories: Projects, Diet and Exercise, and Mental and Spiritual Health. New ideas and tips are presented each week, along with expert interviews, health and supplement information, and much more. Each week builds on the last, for a step-by-step process that is simple and effective.
ProjectsSmall tasks that make a big difference in your day.
Diet and ExerciseNutritious, delicious meal ideas and exciting, energizing activities.
Mental and Spiritual HealthFeeding your mind and soul, as well as your body.
Progress
As you progress, you'll start to feel better both emotionally and physically. Your plan will introduce new and more challenging projects, more sophisticated diet and exercise plans, and deeper spiritual advice. Depending on your needs, you will be able to either fine-tune your current lifestyle or introduce entirely new and exciting food, projects, and activities. And you can refer to the advice and information from previous weeks at any time.
Support and Inspiration
My Optimum Health Plan has both general information applicable to all members, as well as customized content and tools, for a more personalized experience. Conditions including heart health, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and more are covered, and the Meal Planner can create low-sodium and diabetic-friendly menus, as well as take into account your food preferences or allergies. Plus, your weekly email includes information that covers topics of your choice!
Welcome to My Optimum Health Plan! Based on Dr. Weils book "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," this week-by-week program is designed to help you feel better and live healthier. It provides guidance, support and information on nutrition, fitness and lifestyle changes.
The Plan is appropriate for almost any person, regardless of age, gender or health condition. In fact, the Plan takes into account many health conditions and illnesses, including diabetes, cancer and heart health, and provides customized meal plans, condition-specific information and more. Learn more about how My Optimum Health Plan can help you achieve your goals
Overview
It only takes eight weeks to start feeling and looking healthier. Join Dr. Weil, his experts, and other Plan members and discover new ways to eat, think, and live your life. Changes are subtle and gradual, so after eight weeks new habits are the norm, and a healthful life becomes a part of your overall lifestyle. Unlimited access to the tools, support, and information, plus access to the exclusive online content will help you maintain your healthy lifestyle, and continue to reach your personal goals.
Weekly Goals
Each week the Plan is divided into three categories: Projects, Diet and Exercise, and Mental and Spiritual Health. New ideas and tips are presented each week, along with expert interviews, health and supplement information, and much more. Each week builds on the last, for a step-by-step process that is simple and effective.
ProjectsSmall tasks that make a big difference in your day.
Diet and ExerciseNutritious, delicious meal ideas and exciting, energizing activities.
Mental and Spiritual HealthFeeding your mind and soul, as well as your body.
Progress
As you progress, you'll start to feel better both emotionally and physically. Your plan will introduce new and more challenging projects, more sophisticated diet and exercise plans, and deeper spiritual advice. Depending on your needs, you will be able to either fine-tune your current lifestyle or introduce entirely new and exciting food, projects, and activities. And you can refer to the advice and information from previous weeks at any time.
Support and Inspiration
My Optimum Health Plan has both general information applicable to all members, as well as customized content and tools, for a more personalized experience. Conditions including heart health, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and more are covered, and the Meal Planner can create low-sodium and diabetic-friendly menus, as well as take into account your food preferences or allergies. Plus, your weekly email includes information that covers topics of your choice!
New Guidelines Out on Use of Anti-Clotting Therapy
FRIDAY, Aug. 4 (HealthDay News) -- New guidelines say that stroke risk factors should be the main consideration in determining whether anti-clotting therapy is used to treat patients with a form of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AF).
The revised procedures were released this week by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and the European Society of Cardiology.
The previous guidelines recommended using several patient characteristics -- age, gender, heart disease risk and concurrent conditions -- in deciding whether to use anti-clotting therapy.
"We focused on stroke risk (in the revised guidelines) because AF is associated with increased long-term risk for stroke. About 15 percent to 20 percent of strokes occur in people with AF, and those strokes are especially large and disabling," Dr. Valentin Fuster, co-chairman of the guidelines writing committee, said in a prepared statement.
"Incorporating existing recommendations on anti-clotting therapy from the stroke primary prevention guidelines will streamline patient care and make recommendations clearer for physicians," said Fuster, director of the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Institute in New York City.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common kind of heart rhythm disturbance and increases the risk for stroke, heart failure and all causes of death. AF can cause blood to pool and clot in the heart. If a clot leaves the heart and lodges in an artery of the brain, it can cause a stroke.
The revised guidelines also advise that AF patients with no stroke risk factors should use daily aspirin therapy to guard against blood clots.
The committee also decided that catheter ablation (which uses radiofrequency energy to correct irregular heartbeat) is "a reasonable alternative to drug therapy to treat AF in patients with little or no left atrial enlargement, and in whom drug treatments did not stop the rhythm disturbance," Fuster said.
More information
The U.S. National Library of Medicine has more about atrial fibrillation.
The revised procedures were released this week by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and the European Society of Cardiology.
The previous guidelines recommended using several patient characteristics -- age, gender, heart disease risk and concurrent conditions -- in deciding whether to use anti-clotting therapy.
"We focused on stroke risk (in the revised guidelines) because AF is associated with increased long-term risk for stroke. About 15 percent to 20 percent of strokes occur in people with AF, and those strokes are especially large and disabling," Dr. Valentin Fuster, co-chairman of the guidelines writing committee, said in a prepared statement.
"Incorporating existing recommendations on anti-clotting therapy from the stroke primary prevention guidelines will streamline patient care and make recommendations clearer for physicians," said Fuster, director of the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Institute in New York City.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common kind of heart rhythm disturbance and increases the risk for stroke, heart failure and all causes of death. AF can cause blood to pool and clot in the heart. If a clot leaves the heart and lodges in an artery of the brain, it can cause a stroke.
The revised guidelines also advise that AF patients with no stroke risk factors should use daily aspirin therapy to guard against blood clots.
The committee also decided that catheter ablation (which uses radiofrequency energy to correct irregular heartbeat) is "a reasonable alternative to drug therapy to treat AF in patients with little or no left atrial enlargement, and in whom drug treatments did not stop the rhythm disturbance," Fuster said.
More information
The U.S. National Library of Medicine has more about atrial fibrillation.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Is Chronic Fatigue the New Face of Polio?
Just as tuberculosis, once believed to have been eradicated by modern medicine, has now returned in more virulent, drug-resistant strains, so may polio be with us again in a disguised form. We may be mistakenly calling it chronic fatigue syndrome (U.S.) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (England). According to William Campbell Dou-glass, M.D., editor of the medical newsletter Second Opinion, polio is more common than ever and may actually be caused by the polio vaccination. This intriguing and potentially electrifying theory is based on information Dr. Douglass gleaned from several clinical studies.
Dr. Douglass argues that the Salk and Sabin vaccines, widely administered to children in the 1950s for poliomyelitis, did not eliminate polio at all, but forced it to change its form. While the vaccines suppressed the polio virus, the virus was replaced by genetically similar ones, such as Coxsackie virus, which is often found in elevated levels in CFS patients. The Coxsackie family of viruses, first isolated in 1948, consists of 29 different strains and is linked to numerous illnesses. When physicians first began identifying these viruses in the blood of CFS patients, they failed to discern their connection with polio.
The sustained use of polio vaccines for over 40 years has resulted in "at least 72 viral strains that can cause polio-like diseases," says Dr. Douglass. Before the polio vaccines, there were only three polio viruses. He notes that he was not the first to point to evidence of "the changing of polio rather than the elimination of it." As early as 1934, cases of "atypical" polio were reported in Los Angeles, and "abortive poliomyelitis" was reported in Switzerland in 1939.
Dr. Douglass suggests that the trend towards the emergence of a new polio—its predominant symptom changing from infantile paralysis to adult muscle weakness— has rapidly increased since the polio vaccines were introduced. "We now know that chronic fatigue syndrome is not a new disease, but simply an 'aborted form' of the more serious paralytic polio," he states.
If Dr. Douglass's speculations prove correct, the credibility of conventional medicine's mass vaccination program will be seriously undermined. It is hardly a public-health benefit if a vaccine simply modifies an existing disease, forcing it to take another form in the next generation of patients. The indiscriminate use of vaccines may prove to be as counterproductive as has the overpre-scription of antibiotics.
Dr. Douglass argues that the Salk and Sabin vaccines, widely administered to children in the 1950s for poliomyelitis, did not eliminate polio at all, but forced it to change its form. While the vaccines suppressed the polio virus, the virus was replaced by genetically similar ones, such as Coxsackie virus, which is often found in elevated levels in CFS patients. The Coxsackie family of viruses, first isolated in 1948, consists of 29 different strains and is linked to numerous illnesses. When physicians first began identifying these viruses in the blood of CFS patients, they failed to discern their connection with polio.
The sustained use of polio vaccines for over 40 years has resulted in "at least 72 viral strains that can cause polio-like diseases," says Dr. Douglass. Before the polio vaccines, there were only three polio viruses. He notes that he was not the first to point to evidence of "the changing of polio rather than the elimination of it." As early as 1934, cases of "atypical" polio were reported in Los Angeles, and "abortive poliomyelitis" was reported in Switzerland in 1939.
Dr. Douglass suggests that the trend towards the emergence of a new polio—its predominant symptom changing from infantile paralysis to adult muscle weakness— has rapidly increased since the polio vaccines were introduced. "We now know that chronic fatigue syndrome is not a new disease, but simply an 'aborted form' of the more serious paralytic polio," he states.
If Dr. Douglass's speculations prove correct, the credibility of conventional medicine's mass vaccination program will be seriously undermined. It is hardly a public-health benefit if a vaccine simply modifies an existing disease, forcing it to take another form in the next generation of patients. The indiscriminate use of vaccines may prove to be as counterproductive as has the overpre-scription of antibiotics.
The Insider's View of Stomach pH
The term pH, which means "potential hydrogen," represents a scale for the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Acidity is measured as a pH of 0.1 to 6.9, and alkalinity as pH of 7.1 to 14; a pH of 7.0 is considered neutral. The numbers refer to how many hydrogen atoms are present compared to an ideal or standard solution.Normally, blood is slightly alkaline, at 7.35 to 7.45; urine pH can range from 4.8 to 7.5, although normal is closer to 7.0.
An effective way to determine the pH in the stomach is the Heidelberg pH capsule System. According to its manufacturer, this “tubeless gastric analysis" is a way of showing abnormal conditions of acidity or alkalinity in the stomach or small intestines.
A miniature electronic transmitter is put inside a small capsule made of polyacrylate (which is inert and indigestible). The patient swallows this; once in the stomach, the capsule transmits, by radio signals, continuous and/or changing values for the pH of that area.
The capsule is active for about 22 hours after ingestion. These recordings of the pH fluctuations are displayed in graph form, called a gastrogram. The stomach's pH can be challenged by introducing an alka-linizing drink such as sodium bicarbonate; the gastrointestinal system's response to this challenge offers valuable information about its health.
The technique was developed in the 1950s by German researcher Hans G. Noller, M.D., professor of pediatrics at the University of Heidelberg. Dr. Noller sought an alternative to the invasive, uncomfortable stomach tube procedure commonly used by gastroenterologists to assess stomach and small-intestine function. Since its invention, over 200 scientific studies have reported on the Heidelberg pH capsule's application for a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
A Primer on Cellular Terrain
The term pH, which means "potential hydrogen," represents a scale for the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Acidity is measured as a pH of 0.1 to 6.9 and alkalinity as a pH of 7.1 to 14; a pH of 7.0 is considered neutral. The numbers refer to how many hydrogen atoms are present compared to an ideal or standard solution. Normally, blood is slightly alkaline, at 7.35 to 7.45; urine pH can range from 4.8 to 7.5, although normal is closer to 7.0.Acid-base metabolism refers to the metabolic processes that maintain the balance of acids and bases (alkalines) in body fluids. Acids release hydrogen ions, while bases accept them. The total number of these hydrogen ions present determines the pH of a fluid. Too many hydrogen ions (a pH below 7.0) produce an acidic state called acidosis; too few hydrogen ions (a pH above 7.0) cause an alkaline excess called alkalosis; both can lead to illness.
Oxidation-reduction is the basic chemical mechanism in the cell by which energy is produced from foods. Electrons (negatively charged particles in an atom) are removed from one atom, resulting in "oxidation" of this first atom, and then are added or transferred to another atom, resulting in "reduction" of this second atom. This continual process of energy metabolism is actually a flow of electrons, or a minute electrical current, within the cell.
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An Immunological Test to Indicate Chronic Fatigue
Jay Levy, M.D., of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of alifornia. San Francisco, has developed an immunological test that distinguishes patients with CFS from healthy people and from those with other disorders having similar symptoms, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, documented depression, acute viral-like illness, and prolonged fatigue without other CFS criteria.aDr. Levy emphasizes that the test is not yet diagnostic, but it is used as a kind of prescreening to identify possible CFS candidates for further study. Dr. Levy and his colleagues have found that the immune systems of people with CFS, unlike those of healthy people, are in a constant overactive state and never return to a normal operating level. This over-activity is what is behind the deep fatigue; paradoxically, this heightened activity overlays a condition of dysfunction and immune incompetency.
In this test, CFS patients with the most r. severe symptoms (based on a study sample Of 147 patients) tend to have increased activation markers on CDS cells, with reduced numbers of CDS suppressor cells. This reveals the immune imbalance: one aspect is inappropriately activated, the other exists in insufficient numbers.
The test involves monitoring CDS cells (the proteins on killer T cells that are attacked by viruses). "Most noteworthy is the statistical evidence that an individual with two or more of the CDS cell subset alterations has a high probability (90%) of having active CFS," says Dr. Levy."
Monday, August 07, 2006
A Flu Virus May Contribute to Fibromyalgia
Is Chronic Fatigue the New Face of Polio?
Just as tuberculosis, once believed to have been eradicated by modern medicine, has now returned in more virulent, drug-resistant strains, so may polio be with us again in a disguised form. We may be mistakenly calling it chronic fatigue syndrome (U.S.) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (England).
According to William Campbell Dou-glass, M.D., editor of the medical newsletter Second Opinion, polio is more common than ever and may actually be caused by the polio vaccination. This intriguing and potentially electrifying theory is based on information Dr. Douglass gleaned from several clinical studies.
Dr. Douglass argues that the Salk and Sabin vaccines, widely administered to children in the 1950s for poliomyelitis, did not eliminate polio at all, but forced it to change its form. While the vaccines suppressed the polio virus, the virus was replaced by genetically similar ones, such as Coxsackie virus, which is often found in elevated levels in CFS patients.
The Coxsackie family of viruses, first isolated in 1948, consists of 29 different strains and is linked to numerous illnesses. When physicians first began identifying these viruses in the blood of CFS patients, they failed to discern their connection with polio.
The sustained use of polio vaccines for over 40 years has resulted in "at least 72 viral strains that can cause polio-like diseases," says Dr. Douglass. Before the polio vaccines, there were only three polio viruses. He notes that he was not the first to point to evidence of "the changing of polio rather than the elimination of it." As early as 1934, cases of "atypical" polio were reported in Los Angeles, and "abortive poliomyelitis" was reported in Switzerland in 1939.
Dr. Douglass suggests that the trend towards the emergence of a new polio—its predominant symptom changing from infantile paralysis to adult muscle weakness— has rapidly increased since the polio vaccines were introduced. "We now know that chronic fatigue syndrome is not a new disease, but simply an 'aborted form' of the more serious paralytic polio," he states.
If Dr. Douglass's speculations prove correct, the credibility of conventional medicine's mass vaccination program will be seriously undermined. It is hardly a public-health benefit if a vaccine simply modifies an existing disease, forcing it to take another form in the next generation of patients. The indiscriminate use of vaccines may prove to be as counterproductive as has the overpre-scription of antibiotics.
A Flu Virus May Contribute to Fibromyalgia
In a study of the possible connection between flu viruses and fibromyalgia (chronic muscle pain), nine out of ten fibromyalgia patients tested positive for antibodies to influenza type A and three out of ten in an age- and sex-matched second group of people with fibromyalgia tested positive for influenza B.* Influenza A is a viral infection that mainly affects the respiratory and autonomic nervous systems.
The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is associated with arousal and stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. If this branch is affected by a flu virus, muscle tension would be affected. The researchers conclude that influenza A may be implicated in the development of fibromyalgia, the primary symptom of which is widespread muscle pain.
Just as tuberculosis, once believed to have been eradicated by modern medicine, has now returned in more virulent, drug-resistant strains, so may polio be with us again in a disguised form. We may be mistakenly calling it chronic fatigue syndrome (U.S.) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (England).
According to William Campbell Dou-glass, M.D., editor of the medical newsletter Second Opinion, polio is more common than ever and may actually be caused by the polio vaccination. This intriguing and potentially electrifying theory is based on information Dr. Douglass gleaned from several clinical studies.
Dr. Douglass argues that the Salk and Sabin vaccines, widely administered to children in the 1950s for poliomyelitis, did not eliminate polio at all, but forced it to change its form. While the vaccines suppressed the polio virus, the virus was replaced by genetically similar ones, such as Coxsackie virus, which is often found in elevated levels in CFS patients.
The Coxsackie family of viruses, first isolated in 1948, consists of 29 different strains and is linked to numerous illnesses. When physicians first began identifying these viruses in the blood of CFS patients, they failed to discern their connection with polio.
The sustained use of polio vaccines for over 40 years has resulted in "at least 72 viral strains that can cause polio-like diseases," says Dr. Douglass. Before the polio vaccines, there were only three polio viruses. He notes that he was not the first to point to evidence of "the changing of polio rather than the elimination of it." As early as 1934, cases of "atypical" polio were reported in Los Angeles, and "abortive poliomyelitis" was reported in Switzerland in 1939.
Dr. Douglass suggests that the trend towards the emergence of a new polio—its predominant symptom changing from infantile paralysis to adult muscle weakness— has rapidly increased since the polio vaccines were introduced. "We now know that chronic fatigue syndrome is not a new disease, but simply an 'aborted form' of the more serious paralytic polio," he states.
If Dr. Douglass's speculations prove correct, the credibility of conventional medicine's mass vaccination program will be seriously undermined. It is hardly a public-health benefit if a vaccine simply modifies an existing disease, forcing it to take another form in the next generation of patients. The indiscriminate use of vaccines may prove to be as counterproductive as has the overpre-scription of antibiotics.
A Flu Virus May Contribute to Fibromyalgia
In a study of the possible connection between flu viruses and fibromyalgia (chronic muscle pain), nine out of ten fibromyalgia patients tested positive for antibodies to influenza type A and three out of ten in an age- and sex-matched second group of people with fibromyalgia tested positive for influenza B.* Influenza A is a viral infection that mainly affects the respiratory and autonomic nervous systems.
The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is associated with arousal and stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. If this branch is affected by a flu virus, muscle tension would be affected. The researchers conclude that influenza A may be implicated in the development of fibromyalgia, the primary symptom of which is widespread muscle pain.
How Transfer Factors Are Prepared
Transfer factors (TFs) act as immunomodulators, and recent research suggest that TFs May work directly at the level of DNA polymerization processes, creating larger mole-Cules from smaller ones. The TFs them selves are tiny protein molecules known as oligoribonucleotide peptides, that are one seventh to one-fiftieth the size of antibodies. TFs are derived either from colostrum or from filtered leukocytes and lymphocytes from the blood.
Chisolm Biological Laboratory, (CBL), a leader in the manufacture of TFs, uses purified dialyzable leukocyte txtracts (DLE-TFs) derived from the white blood cells of chickens. "Dialyzable" means that the white blood cell protein materials have passed through dialysis filtration and Are extremely small, which ensures that there is no risk of infection in human recipients with animal host antigens.
Each batch of CBL TF is prepared through a series of processes. First, the host blood cells are removed, Then white blood cells (WBCs) are separated out by a mechanical centrifugation technique. Next, the WBCs are broken apart by freeze-thawing and sound waves (sonication), after which the broken-up cells are sent through dialysis filtration to yield a low molecular weight extract that is then further fractionated and purified.
A sample of the TF extract is first tested for sterility and absence of toxins, then for potency. This TF sample is then introduced into yet another large production group, and the process is repeated. The extract material, produced by passing TF extract through several purification stages, ensures the greatest safety and efficacy of the final product. To date, no adverse side effects have been reported from the use of TF, even when TFs are administered in extremely high dosages or consecutively over several years.
Chisolm Biological Laboratory, (CBL), a leader in the manufacture of TFs, uses purified dialyzable leukocyte txtracts (DLE-TFs) derived from the white blood cells of chickens. "Dialyzable" means that the white blood cell protein materials have passed through dialysis filtration and Are extremely small, which ensures that there is no risk of infection in human recipients with animal host antigens.
Each batch of CBL TF is prepared through a series of processes. First, the host blood cells are removed, Then white blood cells (WBCs) are separated out by a mechanical centrifugation technique. Next, the WBCs are broken apart by freeze-thawing and sound waves (sonication), after which the broken-up cells are sent through dialysis filtration to yield a low molecular weight extract that is then further fractionated and purified.
A sample of the TF extract is first tested for sterility and absence of toxins, then for potency. This TF sample is then introduced into yet another large production group, and the process is repeated. The extract material, produced by passing TF extract through several purification stages, ensures the greatest safety and efficacy of the final product. To date, no adverse side effects have been reported from the use of TF, even when TFs are administered in extremely high dosages or consecutively over several years.
Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6) and Its Link to CFS and Fibromyalgia
Human herpes virus-6 (HHV-6), a member of the herpes virus family, is present in nearly 100% of the adult population, but in the majority of people, symptoms either never occur or occur only during early childhood, usually before age two. The most common childhood symptom caused by HHV-6 is roseola infantum, which manifests as a rose-colored skin rash that is accompanied by fever but is not infectious.
Typically, once these symptoms abate, the virus becomes dormant, but it can later be reactivated due to various immunological or environmental factors. If reactivation occurs, symptoms of HHV-6 can be much more severe, and include hepatitis, meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and the membranes of the spinal cord), pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs), and mononucleosis. Recent research indicates that HHV-6 may also be a cofactor in a variety of other disease conditions, including AIDS, cervical cancer, oral carcinoma, autism, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADD), multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
A number of researchers—most notably W. John Martin, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Complex Infectious Diseases (CCID) in Rosemead, California—believe that HHV-6 plays a pivotal role in chronic fatigue syndrome, and it's Dr. Martin's view that the term CFS should be discarded altogether since, he explains, "The entity called chronic fatigue syndrome simply refers to a loose grouping of certain symptoms that are part of a much wider spectrum of the clinical manifestations of viral-induced organic brain disease [caused by HHV-6 and other viral agents]."8 Dr. Martin calls HHV-6 and other viral agents that act similarly "stealth viruses," because, though they can cause severe ill effects at the cellular level, they typically do not cause the inflammatory response that commonly occurs when the body tries to fight off other viral agents. As a result, HHV-6, though widely prevalent, is often overlooked as a causative factor in CFS, fibromyalgia, and many other disease conditions.
Thus, left untreated, HHV-6 continues to create persistent and ongoing infections that cause the immune system to remain chronically "up-regulated" or otherwise impaired, eventually to the point where it is no longer effective in maintaining health. b
Persons infected by a stealth virus such as HHV-6 experience systemic viral illness, according to Dr. Martin, with many of their symptoms related to dysfunction of the brain. "This merely reflects the unique susceptibility of the brain to localized viral-induced damage," Dr. Martin explains. "Significant viral damage to other organs, such as the bowel, liver, thyroid, adrenal glands, etc., can, however, add to the neurological dysfunction resulting from viral infection within the brain."c
Joseph H. Brewer, M.D., of Kansas City, Missouri, is another leading researcher investigating HHV-6. Dr. Brewer reports a strong link between the virus and CFS, fibromyalgia, and other immune disorders. Dr. Brewer has found that although latent HHV-6 infection can be easily and accurately tested using conventional diagnostic methods, "the same cannot be said for detecting active HHV-6 infection." Currently, according to Dr. Brewer, the most effective testing method for detecting active HHV-6 infection is the rapid viral culture test, available through Hemex Laboratories."
To treat HHV-6 effectively, Dr. Brewer recommends a comprehensive protocol that simultaneously results in antiviral activity, immune modulation, and anticoagulation (since HHV-6 is known to cause thickening of the blood, causing strain on the heart and less effective delivery of blood-borne oxygen and nutrients to the cells). This can include antiviral drugs such as acyclovir (Zovirax), ganciclovir (Cytovene), and foscarnet (Fos-cavir), and blood-thinning drugs such as heparin or coumadin. But Dr. Brewer also reports successful results using transfer factors (TFs), stating that TFs have "consistently shown efficacy in the prevention and treatment of viral infections" and have "proven to be extremely safe, with virtually no significant adverse effects."
In studies he has conducted on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome accompanied by chronic active HHV-6 infection, he found "significant symptom improvement, consistently negative HHV-6 blood cultures, and marked improvement in NK [natural killer cell] function" using a transfer factor derived from bovine colostrum and specific for HHV-6.6 Many clinicians investigating HHV-6-related disorders are also recommending the use of Wobenzym N, an oral pancreatic enzyme formula, as an effective alternative to anticoagulant drugs such as heparin and coumadin.f
Typically, once these symptoms abate, the virus becomes dormant, but it can later be reactivated due to various immunological or environmental factors. If reactivation occurs, symptoms of HHV-6 can be much more severe, and include hepatitis, meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and the membranes of the spinal cord), pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs), and mononucleosis. Recent research indicates that HHV-6 may also be a cofactor in a variety of other disease conditions, including AIDS, cervical cancer, oral carcinoma, autism, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADD), multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
A number of researchers—most notably W. John Martin, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Complex Infectious Diseases (CCID) in Rosemead, California—believe that HHV-6 plays a pivotal role in chronic fatigue syndrome, and it's Dr. Martin's view that the term CFS should be discarded altogether since, he explains, "The entity called chronic fatigue syndrome simply refers to a loose grouping of certain symptoms that are part of a much wider spectrum of the clinical manifestations of viral-induced organic brain disease [caused by HHV-6 and other viral agents]."8 Dr. Martin calls HHV-6 and other viral agents that act similarly "stealth viruses," because, though they can cause severe ill effects at the cellular level, they typically do not cause the inflammatory response that commonly occurs when the body tries to fight off other viral agents. As a result, HHV-6, though widely prevalent, is often overlooked as a causative factor in CFS, fibromyalgia, and many other disease conditions.
Thus, left untreated, HHV-6 continues to create persistent and ongoing infections that cause the immune system to remain chronically "up-regulated" or otherwise impaired, eventually to the point where it is no longer effective in maintaining health. b
Persons infected by a stealth virus such as HHV-6 experience systemic viral illness, according to Dr. Martin, with many of their symptoms related to dysfunction of the brain. "This merely reflects the unique susceptibility of the brain to localized viral-induced damage," Dr. Martin explains. "Significant viral damage to other organs, such as the bowel, liver, thyroid, adrenal glands, etc., can, however, add to the neurological dysfunction resulting from viral infection within the brain."c
Joseph H. Brewer, M.D., of Kansas City, Missouri, is another leading researcher investigating HHV-6. Dr. Brewer reports a strong link between the virus and CFS, fibromyalgia, and other immune disorders. Dr. Brewer has found that although latent HHV-6 infection can be easily and accurately tested using conventional diagnostic methods, "the same cannot be said for detecting active HHV-6 infection." Currently, according to Dr. Brewer, the most effective testing method for detecting active HHV-6 infection is the rapid viral culture test, available through Hemex Laboratories."
To treat HHV-6 effectively, Dr. Brewer recommends a comprehensive protocol that simultaneously results in antiviral activity, immune modulation, and anticoagulation (since HHV-6 is known to cause thickening of the blood, causing strain on the heart and less effective delivery of blood-borne oxygen and nutrients to the cells). This can include antiviral drugs such as acyclovir (Zovirax), ganciclovir (Cytovene), and foscarnet (Fos-cavir), and blood-thinning drugs such as heparin or coumadin. But Dr. Brewer also reports successful results using transfer factors (TFs), stating that TFs have "consistently shown efficacy in the prevention and treatment of viral infections" and have "proven to be extremely safe, with virtually no significant adverse effects."
In studies he has conducted on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome accompanied by chronic active HHV-6 infection, he found "significant symptom improvement, consistently negative HHV-6 blood cultures, and marked improvement in NK [natural killer cell] function" using a transfer factor derived from bovine colostrum and specific for HHV-6.6 Many clinicians investigating HHV-6-related disorders are also recommending the use of Wobenzym N, an oral pancreatic enzyme formula, as an effective alternative to anticoagulant drugs such as heparin and coumadin.f
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