Show Notes

DR. DAVID WOOD, N.D & WILLIAM KELLAS, P.h D.
Misc. Information

COLD SORES / HERPES VIRUS
Chaparral extract (Larrea tridentata): A powerful anti-viral. Gives immediate relief from pain and clears sores rapidly. Available in capsule, liquid, and spray. O.K. for children
Also good for shingles, genital herpes, Karposi's sarcoma, and Epstein Barr syndrome
For herpes, also take Vitamin C. Decrease sugar intake & foods that contain Arginine (peanuts, chocolate) as these can cause outbreaks. Also take a Lysine supplement. this.

KELOID SCARRING
Sclerotherapy can work well for keloids.
Also, homeopathic graphite, oil of mustard seed, Vitamin E, and anti-oxidants
Rotolin (oral) can dissolve scar tissue.

HEARING LOSS
Your C-1, C-2 vertebra may be out of position. There is also an adjustment that a Chiropractor can do on your ear.
Take Choline, Inositol, B-12, B-6, and Folic Acid
Warm oil in the ear can help open the Eustachian tube. Flax oil is good.
Gingko Biloba improves circulation and can increase blood flow to the ear.

TINNITUS (RINGING IN EARS)
Gingko Biloba
Ear adjustment/neck adjustment by Chiropractor
If the ear has been damaged by a loud noise, this may be difficult to help.
Phosphatidyl Serine has been shown to help repair nerve cell membrane damage. No studies have been done on tinnitus per se, but you may want to give it a try.

DIVERTICULOSIS
A condition where "pockets" form in the intestines due to weak connective tissue.
Chronic constipation weakens the connective tissue of the colon.
Take zinc, manganese, copper, Vitamin C.
Eat high fiber, soft foods (pears, peaches, vegetables, fruit) Avoid nuts / seeds.
Magnesium and Jamaican dogwood relax the colon to prevent chronic constipation.
Castor oil will help pull toxins out of the body; will help bowels stay regular.
Try mixing oils of orange, citrus or cypress in water and drink. This coats the intestine and also detoxifies.
Omega 6 Fatty Acids: Take Gamma linoleic acid (GLA) or eat sunflower, safflower, or sesame seed oil.

IS VEGETARIANISM HEALTHY?
You must be very disciplined and be sure to get enough protein.
Type A blood types do best as vegetarians
Take B-12 and manganese
Studies have shown that the healthiest people are those who eat fish & vegetables

HAIR LOSS
May be due to circulation problems; chelation may help
Take B vitamins
Try a colon cleanse
If you have mercury fillings, take a glutathione supplement
May be due to high testosterone level: Take saw palmetto, MSM.
In women, may be due to a decreased estrogen level

PANIC ATTACKS
May be related to low blood sugar so keep your blood sugar balanced.
Rule out food allergies.
Check your amino acid levels. You may have low levels of seratonin or tryptophan
May be a chemical sensitivity; you may be absorbing toxins and pesticides which overwhelm the system.
If you have a pounding heart, it may be an indicator that you need potassium & calcium.
TOE NAIL FUNGUS
May be a systemic infection due to parasites, mercury fillings, circulation problems
Do a fungal study to find out what type of fungus. Treat orally and topically.
There are natural anti-fungals available.
May also be due to excessive use of antibiotics.
GOUT
Gout is due to high levels of uric acid. Avoid high purine foods: organ meats, peas,
shellfish, beans, and lentils.
Take Folic Acid and B-12.
SPIDER VEINS
Take B-12, folic acid, B-6, trimethylglycine.
Take copper, manganese, and Vitamin C to strengthen the capillaries.
May be due to chemicals and toxic waste build up in the body.

© 2004 Helen Pensanti, M.D.