By Linda on Oct 13, 2010 in Food | comments(0)
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(OMNS October 12, 2010) In massive doses, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) stops a cold within hours, stops influenza in a day or two, and stops viral pneumonia (pain, fever, cough) in two or three days. (1) It is a highly effective antihistamine, antiviral and antitoxin. It reduces inflammation and lowers fever. Administered intravenously, ascorbate kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. Many people therefore wonder, in the face of statements like these, why the medical professions have not embraced vitamin C therapy with open and grateful arms.
Probably the main roadblock to widespread examination and utilization of this all-too-simple technology is the equally widespread belief that there must be unknown dangers to tens of thousands of milligrams of ascorbic acid. Yet, since the time megascorbate therapy was introduced in the late 1940’s by Fred R. Klenner, M.D. (2), there has been an especially safe, and extremely effective track record to follow.
Still, for some, questions remain. Here is a sample of what readers have asked OMNS about vitamin C:
Is 2,000 mg/day of vitamin C a megadose?
No. Decades ago, Linus Pauling and Irwin Stone showed that most animals make at least that much (or more) per human body weight per day. (3,4)
Then why has the government set the “Safe Upper Limit for vitamin C at 2,000 mg/day?
Perhaps the reason is ignorance. According to nationwide data compiled by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, vitamin C (and the use of any other dietary supplement) does not kill anyone. (5)
Does vitamin C damage DNA?
No. If vitamin C harmed DNA, why do most animals make (not eat, but make) between 2,000 and 10,000 milligrams of vitamin C per human equivalent body weight per day? Evolution would never so favor anything that harms vital genetic material. White blood cells and male reproductive fluids contain unusually high quantities of ascorbate. Living, reproducing systems love vitamin C.
By Linda on Aug 30, 2010 in F.I.G.H.T. | comments(0)
This mainstream report found that one year of Levothyroxine treatment does not fully restore endothelial function. This is important for two reasons:
1. Mainstream is beginning to acknowledge that low thyroid functioning contributes to heart disease.
2. Also I suggest that Heart Disease is multifactorial and, therefore, MONOTHERAPY will often fail.
Many would feel that the type of thyroid replacement is a partial explanation but I feel that we would need to look at Iodine to have provided a better outcome. But all the elements of my FIGHT program are relevant for those seeking OPTIMAL improvement in cardiac or endothelial function. There is always low levels of some nutrients (F), take your pick from Vit D to Magnesium. There will always be the high probability of CMV infection (I). And, probably some Genetic issues with some epigenetic changes increasing the need for methylation support including the active forms of Folic Acid (G). Then there will always be some element of heavy metals (H: Lead, etc.) and there will be Toxins in everyone that include endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins (T)!
Thus this report should help prove the need for broadly based approaches in dealing with chronic illness such as endothelial dysfunction leading to atherosclerosis.
Garry F Gordon MD,DO,MD(H)
President, Gordon Research Institute
www.gordonresearch.com
Full article: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/cend/2009/00000070/00000006/art00017
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Abstract:
Summary Objective
Hypothyroidism is associated with elevated cardiovascular risk, not fully explained by classical risk factors. Instead, endothelial dysfunction may link hypothyroidism to atherosclerosis. The effect of levothyroxine substitution on endothelial function has been sparsely studied and the results are unclear. This study tested endothelial function as estimated by concomitant measurements of endothelial dependent vascular dilatory capacity and plasma concentration of von Willebrand factor antigen in patients with hypothyroidism and further examined the impact of subsequent levothyroxine substitution.
By Linda on Jul 11, 2010 in Infections | comments(0)
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The significant association of plaque Lp-PLA2 with plaque macrophages and C. pneumoniae suggests an interactive role in accelerating inflammation in atherosclerosis. A possible mechanism for C. pneumoniaein the atherogenic process may involve infection of macrophages that induce Lp-PLA2 production leading to upregulation of inflammatory mediators in plaque tissue. Additional in vitro and in vivo research will be needed to advance our understanding of specific C. pneumoniae and Lp-PLA2 interactions in atherosclerosis.
By Garry Gordon, M.D. on Oct 29, 2009 in General News | comments(2)
You really can lower blood pressure with this device, The Zona Plus, and we still have no reports of anyone having a fatal heart attack while on Beyond Chelation Improved. Looks like a perfect combination, but when there is a history of prior blood clots, Boluoke should be added at least for a time. Continued
By Garry Gordon, M.D. on Oct 29, 2009 in General News, Infections | comments(13)
There is a huge need for doctors’ knowledgeable enough to consult with patients about alternatives to Coumadin. I feel that it is one of the most dangerous drugs prescribed so therefore I help patients go off Coumadin every day (Read personal testimonies below), but they have to assume FULL PERSONAL responsibility, as there are almost no doctors who will help them do that due to lack of adequate knowledge about the benefit to risk ratio. Remember, Coumadin helps to calcify blood vessels so it is NOT a life extension strategy for most people. Continued
By Garry Gordon, M.D. on Jun 15, 2009 in General News | comments(2)
Read below what internationally renowned author, entrepeneur and investment publisher Gary Scott has to say about chelation therapy and healthy living.
Beyond Chelation
by Gary A. Scott
This message outlines how and why, in the 1960’s, due to strict OSHA regulations, the government curtailed a simple (and incredibly low cost) amino acid that can help improve cardiovascular systems, increase memory, improve vision, enhance vitality, expand energy and extend lifespan. Continued
By Garry Gordon, M.D. on Jun 11, 2009 in F.I.G.H.T., Infections | comments(0)
Cytomegalovirus
This is a crucial article in setting the stage for the need of treating the infections that everyone else is ignoring!!! This is a review of the CMV research from Harvard that I feel is short and to the point; however, I have attached the link to the full research report so that you can better appreciate the far reaching significance and new understanding of the role Infections in chronic degenerative disease.
Lyme, etc is not an adequate description; TOTAL BODY BURDEN OF PATHOGENS should become today’s focus. This report reveals that there is or has been CMV in 60-99% of everyone documented by this Harvard research so why fight over whether the pathogens we encounter are Lyme or Candida or some exotic Fungus. Let’s deal with pathogen burden and lower it! Continued
