Here is a sample of articles from various medical journals that I get in my inbox every day that set my teeth on edge.
1. Emergency department visits for adverse reactions related to the sleep drug zolpidem (Ambien, Edluar, and Zolpimist) increased by almost 220% in a recent 5-year period, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Natural Solution: Take Magnesium
2. The genetics of acute myeloid leukemia have proven to be more complex than previously recognized.
Comment: Genes do not control us, epigenetics (the vitamin and mineral environment around genes) is in control. Magnesium is the Master of Epigenetics.
3. Using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) before surgery has been linked to an increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission, and death, new research shows.
Natural Solution: Empower Plus from TRUEHOPE proven in 20 clinical trials to be 90% effective for severe depression compared with 40% effectiveness of SSRIs. For mild cases use Magnesium and B complex.
4. A report from the Mayo Clinic suggests some patients on the hypertension drug olmesartan (Benicar) are at risk for severe intestinal inflammation.
Natural Solution: Take magnesium for your high blood pressure.
5.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new lipid-lowering combination tablet that includes atorvastatin (Lipitor), which went off patent in 2011, and ezetimibe (Zetia or Ezetrol).
Comment: When a patent runs out, the drug companies just pair up a couple of drugs (which can double the side effects) and make a new patent.
6. The one bright light in the whole list is a CMAJ study “Naturopathic medicine for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a randomized clinical trial” showing that the addition of naturopathic care to standard medical care may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among those at high risk. I got in touch with the chief author of the study and he assured me that magnesium was part of the standard protocol for naturopathic care. This study is a huge breakthrough because it’s not just focused on one supplement in naturopathic care to show whether it “works” or not. It measures the whole picture of naturopathic care and finds positive benefits. Take that, allopathic medicine and see if you can do better with your Death by Modern Medicine!
Carolyn Dean MD ND
The Doctor of the Future®
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