Xtend-Life-Questionst
4th October 2005
Please click on the question of interest:
Question: From Anne. (Subject: Paxil and Tenorim...)q1
Does your cholesterol formula Cholest-Natural interfere with either Paxil, or Tenormin ( a beta blocker)??
Answer: From Nicolien.
There are no known interactions between your prescription medication and our Cholest-Natural (CN) product. It is best however to leave a gap of at least 3 hours between taking your medications and Cholest-Natural. CN is best taken 30 - 60 minutes before the evening meal.
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Question: From Emmett. (Subject: Acne?)q2
I am concerned about my granddaughter's acne. We have bought her ZEN MED, Pro Active and other things. Nothing seems to help very much, plus it is really too expensive for us to keep up. We read about pantothenate and wonder if you would recommend this. She is fifteen and so self conscious about it.
We are using several of your products now.
Answer: From Nicolien.
Yes, acne can indeed be a problem for some teenagers. The problem may be partly related to diet and may be partly due to hormonal changes.
Here are some suggestions...
Encourage her to eat lots of fibre in the form of psyllium husks (one tablespoon a day in cereal or in plenty of water) and fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, bran and pectin. This helps to detoxify the liver from the hormone 'overload' that may be causing this. Also adding Brewer's Yeast (2 tablespoons a day) to her diet may help with acne. You can sprinkle it over food or have it on toast for example.
Omega 3 essential fatty acids are very beneficial for skin health, so it could be worth her while to take a good daily dose of this, up to 3 - 4 soft gels a day. I would suggest using our Omega 3 DHA/esters. For more info please click here.
I have my reservations that pantothenate (B5) on its own will help. The full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, especially beta carotene, vitamin C, E and zinc will help, as well as other nutrients such as myrrh (guggulipid). In that respect I would suggest that she take our Total Balance Unisex version at the dose of 3 tablets per day. This will be of overall benefit to her health, particularly if like most teenagers, her diet is less than perfect.
Some other hints for treating acne: wash the face twice daily (or more often if necessary to remove sebum and oil). It is important not to pick and wash hands regularly after touching the face. Topical treatment with (diluted) tea tree oil or lavender oil (dab straight on the spots).
Eliminate sugars and processed foods from the diet as much as possible, as well as deep-fried foods, margarine, dairy (not natural yoghurt) and shortening. Acne tends to diminish with exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
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Question: From Bernard. (Subject: Psoriatic arthritis...)q3
I suffer from psoriatic arthritis. Can your products be of any benefit for this particularly insidious type of arthritis? If so, which products and at what dosages? Also, after what length of usage can I realistically expect improvement?
Answer: From Nicolien.
For psoriatic arthritis you may benefit from our Arthrit-Eze product. It contains many natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving ingredients. You may like to read these by clicking here.
Also fish oil may help over time (months). I would recommend Omega 3, at a daily dose of 4 capsules, and eating cold water fish as often as you can. To view our Omega 3/DHA fish oil click here.
It is very hard to predict how long it will take before you see some improvement, as it can vary for different people. We have had positive feedback from customers with this condition, who have received a benefit from taking our supplements.
However, it is fair to say that if you are going to receive some benefits from this protocol that you should be noticing the effects within the first three months.
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