Month: January 2017

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MIXING NSAIDS (ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN etc) with ANTIDEPRESSANTS (PROZAC, CELEXA) CAUSES PROBLEMS

A study published in the Journal of the National Academy of Sciences showed that mixing SSRI’s (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors) and NSAID’S caused a very strong antagonistic relationship. NSAID’S are a widely used class of pain relieving drugs which include aspirin and ibuprofen, but not acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Depressive symptoms in people taking Celexa went away 55% of the time, but when they took an anti-inflammatory on a regular basis it fell to 45%
Major depression is estimated to affect 16,5% of adults over their lifetime, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
My advise if you are taking this combination of drugs, talk to your physician before changing anything.
See my book “Prescription Alternatives” for more information.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

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FOODS THAT TRIGGER MIGRAINES AND NATURAL REMEDIES

If you are susceptible to migraines here are some foods and beverages that might trigger your headaches:
1 Red wine
2. Beer
3. Chocolate
4. Avocados
5. Nuts
6. Overripe bananas
7. Soy Sauce
8. Aged cheese (Brie, blue and Swiss.
9. Milk, yogurt and ice cream
10, Ork and processed meats such as hot dogs, deli meat, bacon and ham.

Also watch out for Monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer, nitrates and nitrites, aspartame (NutriSweet and Equal)

Natural remedies you should know about:
1. Magnesium
2. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
3. Feverfew
4. Butterbur
5. Ginger
6. Coenzyme Q10

by Dr. Earl Mindell

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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT CAN RAISE YOUR CHOLESTEROL

1. STEROIDS Used for allergies and asthma as well as other conditions. Modest elevation in cholesterol and triglycerides (blood fats)

2. PROGESTIN A hormone used in birth control pills. It raises LDL (Bad) cholesterol), while lowering HDL (good cholesterol).

3. RETINOIDS Used to treat skin problems. They can slightly raise cholesterol

4. BETA BLOCKERS Usually used against high blood pressure. They can increase triglycerides (blood fats)

5. DIURETICS Usually use for high blood pressure. They can increase triglycerides (blood fats).

by Dr. Earl Mindell

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VITAMIN D AND ASTHMA

Scientists reviewed nine trials testing Vitamin D supplements against a placebo on nearly 11,190 children, who have asthma.
They found that the one who were given a Vitamin D supplement over a 12 month period, reduced their risk of severe asthma attacks requiring hospital admission from 6% to 3%.
I recommend your buying Vitamin D3, the natural form of Vitamin D.
The lead author of this paper was Adrian Martineau, of Queen Mary University of London.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

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SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN.

A research study published in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition in 2014, randomly assigned 22 overweight adults to consume soft drinks and fruit drinks or yogurt and ice cream that was sweetened with either table sugar (sucrose) or artificial sweeteners. The sugar dose averaged 36 teaspoons per day, with 70% of it coming from beverages. No one knew how much of the sweetener they were getting.
After 10 weeks the table sugar group gained about 3 pounds, while the artificial sweetener group gained 2 1/2 lbs. The sugar group also felt less full and had a greater appetite after lunch and dinner.

by Dr. Earl Mindell