Month: February 2018

In my book, What You Must Know About Allergy Relief, I give my readers the difference between colds and allergies.
Actually time will tell if it is a cold or allergy. Although both begin with an itchy, runny nose and even a scratchy throat, they don’t end up the same way. Here are some tips to tell them apart:
1. Check you tissues! Allergy secretions are thin and clear.
Cold secretions are thicker and may change color to green or yellow.
2. Colds lasts 7 to 10 days. Allergies can go on indefinitely.
3. Low grade fever is a cold symptom.
4. If you seem to develop a cold during the same time each year, it could be a sign of a seasonal allergy.
5. If you have a seasonal allergy, your symptoms will get worse outdoors.
6. Even if it’s not hay fever season, you could still be having an allergic reaction to an indoor allergen, such as dust, mold, or a pet.
If you get a diagnosis as an allergy, buy a good air purifier and keep it on in your bedroom all the time. This purifies the air from dust, pollen and molds.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

A study presented at the Congress of Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology entitled “The effect of Coenzyme Q10 on morbidity in chronic heart failure”, showed that the nutrient CoQ10 can reduce mortality rates by half in patients with moderate to severe heart failure.
This was a long-term double blind placebo-controlled study split 420 European and Asian patients between 100mg of CoQ10 three times daily (202 people) and placebo (218). After two years 18 patients died in the CoQ10 group (9%), compared to 36 (17%) in the study group.
CoQ10 is concentrated in the mitochondria-the power plants of the cells–and plays a vital role in the production of chemical energy by participating in the production of ATP, the body’s “energy currency.”

by Dr. Earl Mindell

1. Xanthan gum It is used to thicken foods such as dough, ice cream and oil based salad dressings It is not absorbed by our bodies, it passes through the digestive tract and gets processed as waste.
2. Pectin A complex carbohydrate that is found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. Apples are a good source. It is added to jelly and yogurt to make it thicker. It can lower cholesterol by encouraging your body to make bile acids.
3. Sorbitol A sugar alcohol found in fruit. It is used to add sweetness with fewer calories to diet food and sugar-free chewing gum. More than 50 Grams a day may cause side effects such as diarrhea, Many products include sugar alcohols on the label.
4. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein A flavor enhancer contains MSG (monosodiumgluatamate) It can cause the same side effects as MSG. Can also be called glutamate on the label.
5.Potassium bromate A dough strengthener, allowing it to rise extra high.
It has been shown to cause cancer in animals and most counties have banned it. Check the labels and pick a bromate free brand.
For more information see my book “Safe Eating”

by Dr. Earl Mindell

1. A GOOD FAT DIET Consisting of foods or supplements rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which are rich in EPA and DHA.
Foods such as: Wild Salmon, Mackerel, Halibut, Tuna, Sardines and Anchovies. Vegetarians: Flax Seeds of Flax Seed Oil
Krill oil is an excellent source of DHA also.
Supplements: Krill Oil one to three daily, Fish OIl 1000mg. 1 to 3 daily.
CAUTION: IF YOU TAKE BLOOD THINNERS PLAVIX OR WARFARIN (COUMADIN) check with you pharmacist or physician about adding
Essential Fatty Acids (the good fats) to your diet or supplements.

2. SPICE UP YOU LIFE WITH TURMERIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT CURCUMIN
This spice, well utilized in India and Japan has been shown in clinical research studies to protect your brain from changes that occur as we age.
Supplements: 500 mg one to three times daily.
Food: Add turmeric to your cooking.

3. PROTECT YOUR BRAIN FROM ROGUE FREE RADICALS
These free radicals can damage cells throughout your body, including your brain. They cause oxidation or rusting and premature aging of cells.
Supplements: COQ10 100 to 200 mg daily.
If you are taking “Statin” drugs to lower cholesterol you are especially in need of C)Q10. Statins can contribute significantly to memory loss because they interfere with the production of COQ10.

4. TRASH THE TOXINS
*Choose organic foods and beverages whenever possible.
* Drink 8 to 10 glasses of pure, clean, water daily
* Get at least 8 hours of deep, restful sleep a night
* Take a liver support supplement such as Milk Thistle daily
* Exercise 30 minutes daily in early morning or evening when pollution is less.

5. OTHER SUPPLEMENTS RECOMENDATIONS
*B-COMPLEX 50 MG ONE TO TWICE DAILY
* ZINC CITRATE 5 MG.
* BACOPA MONIERA 100 MG.
* PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE AND SERINE 100 MG
* DMAE 75 MG
* L-GLUTAMINE 50 MG
* VINPOCETINE 60 MG
* WILD BLUEBERRY EXTRACT 100 MG
* HUPERZINE A (CLUB MOSS) 100 MG.
* MANGANESE 5 MG.
*RESVERATROL 1000 MG. IMPROVES MEMORY
*GOTU KOLA ” ”
* DHEA IMPROVES COGNITIVE FUNCITON

All theses supplements can be found in a good Brain and Memory Supplement.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

f 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. Pork 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
For more information see my books “New Vitamin Bible” and “New Herb Bible”

by Dr. Earl Mindell

A report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention shows that more women now die from overdoses of prescription drugs such as OxyContin (Oxycodone Hcl), Vicodin (Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone Bitartrate), Percocet (Acetaminophen/Oxtcodo0ne Hcl) than from cervical cancer, homicide or street drugs such as heroin and cocaine.
More men die from painkiller overdoses than women do, but the rate of death among women is rising much more rapidly–soaring 400 percent in 10 years.
Women are more likely to experience chronic pain, which translates into taking painkiller drugs at higher doses. over a longer period of time. Women also are more likely to take anti-anxiety drugs that can be a lethal in combination with pain medication.
My feelings as a pharmacist is to look to alternative therapies for pain. See my book “Prescription Alternatives” for more information.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

1. Asparagus
2.Avocados
3. Bananas
4. Broccoli
5. Cauliflower
6. Corn Non Genetically Modified
7. Kiwi
8. Mangos
9. Onions
10. Papaya
11. Pineapples
12. Sweet Peas
Look for Non GMO fruits and vegetables where you buy your food.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

GIVE UP!! IT’S VITAMIN D
University of California, Irvine and Mayo Clinic have found that Vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February.
Low levels of vitamin D cam impair immunity, which is your bodies first line of defense against pathogens.
Even with food fortification, vitamin D levels in the population show a high level of seasonality due to the influence of sunlight.
The New England Journal of Medicine stated that over 1 BILLION people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D.
In my book “New Vitamin Bible”. I recommend taking a supplement of natural Vitamin D, D3, in the amount of 1000 to 2000 iu daily.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

1.NECTARINES 97.3% contain pesticides
2.Celery 94.5% ” ”
3. Pears 94.4% ” ”
4. Peaches 93.7% ” ”
5.Apples 91.0% ” ”
6.Cherries 91.0% ” ”
7.Strawberries 90.0% ” ”
8. Imported Grapes 86% contain pesticides
9. Spinach 83.4% contain pesticides
10.Potatoes 79.3% ” ”
11. Bell Peppers 68.0% ” ”
12. Red Raspberries 59.0% ” ”
Source US Dept of Agriculture
It seems prudent to me to buy these products organically or at least scrub them well before eating.

by Dr. Earl Mindell

1.Turmeric plant, active ingredient Curcumin, has been used a a traditional remedy for 4000 years.
2. It contains polyphenols which are known to reduce inflammation and is a
natural remedy for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and eye
inflammation.
3. Shown to be effective in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
4. It can be eaten as a vegetable or added to soups.
5. Turmeric tea is a favorite of Okinawans, in Japan.
6. Okinawans have a very low incidence of the diseases associated with
aging, such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cancer and heat disease.
7. It is the principle spice in Indian cuisine.

Spice up your life with Curcumin, I take a capsule supplement daily.

by Dr. Earl Mindell