Xtend-Life-Questionst
27th September 2005
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Question: From Clare. (Subject: Cetyl Myristoleate...)q1
Regarding the substance cetyl myristoleate as used for a treatment for Arthritis.
I have been reading as much as I can about the substance and have found very mixed reviews.
I ask if you have information that might help me decide one way or another as to its effectiveness.
Also I ask what you would personally suggest as a good treatment regime for Rheum Arthritis... so far I have managed to stay off anything prescribed by the medical people.
Currently we are using your Cholesterol product containing policosanol, as we have an aversion to the statin drugs currently prescribed world wide. We also take vitamin C complex and a mixture of glyconutrients.
We try to eat well.
Answer: From Nicolien.
Cetyl Myristoleate is a good nutrient and is worth trying. We use it in our Arthritis formula. Here is a link which leads to further information about cetyl myristoleate which we have on our website.
I would like to suggest that you try our Arthrit-Eze products at the full dose rate of 6 tablets per day, and combine it with our Omega 3 which is also excellent for inflammatory conditions such as RA. You could double up on the dose of Omega 3 if you wish (take 2 x 2 capsules a day).
In addition to the two products above, you could add our Total Balance (if your budget allows it). The following ingredients of Total Balance are also believed to be helpful for RA: boron, copper, manganese, selenium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, bromelain, beta carotene, alpha lipoic acid, precursors to CoQ10, Vitamin C, D, E, tocotrienols, L-carnosine, N-acetyl cysteine, quercetin, black cumin, ginger, myrrh, olive leaf, isoflavones and turmeric.
For RA, it is important to rule out food allergies such as for example wheat, dairy and salicylate rich foods. Many foods can be allergens, such as wheat and other grains, dairy, eggs, peanuts, and to a lesser extent soy, citrus fruits and chocolate. Diagnosis of a food allergy is best achieved by the "elimination diet and challenge" method. Eliminate a suspected allergenic food for a period of at least 10 days, followed by careful reintroduction of a small amount of the food. After a cleansing period the person will develop an increased sensitivity to the allergenic food. Reintroduction of allergenic foods will produce a more severe symptom than before.
Regular consumption of cold water fish is important (cod, hoki, tuna, mackerel, red salmon, herring), as well as magnesium-rich foods: seeds, nuts, organic molasses, soy beans, buckwheat, lima beans, millet, brown rice, green leafy veges, bananas and peaches. Taking lecithin (2-3 tablespoons a day added to food or wholegrain cereal per day) may also be beneficial.
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Question: From James. (Subject: Sinusitis...)q2
Do you have a product or suggestion for sinus drainage? This is more like allergies without pain but with a good bit of clear drainage. Suggestions would be appreciated.
We enjoy using your products and will make comments soon as to their benefits after a bit more time has passed.
Answer: From Nicolien.
Our multi-nutrient Total Balance may help your immune system to deal better with the chronic infection of the sinuses. Also Bromelain and vitamin C are specifically helpful in sinusitis both of which are included.
Rinsing the nasal passages with warm water with a pinch of sea salt twice daily may also be of benefit.
Some herbs are considered to be helpful in the treatment of sinusitis such as coleus (Coleus forskohlii) and horseradish. If you decide to try these it would be best to consult a qualified naturopath or herbalist for specific advice on treatments and dosages.
You may find that our Omega 3 DHA/Esters help this condition over time, as it is beneficial in helping to reduce the inflammatory response which is part of the problem. You could take up to 4 capsules a day with or just after meals. For more info on this products please click here.
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Question: From George. (Subject: CoEnzymeQ10...)q3
I am considering taking Co Enzyme Q10 capsules.
Could you please give me information on its usefulness I have had high cholesterol and have been taking Simvastatin tablets for years, it is not the food I eat, as my body just produces excess cholesterol.
Is it true that Statin drugs depletes the Co Enzyme Q10 that your body produces? If I take Q10 supplements will that make up for the lose and will it accumulate in the body?
Answer: From Nicolien.
It is certainly true that the statin drugs deplete your body of CoQ10 by inhibiting the production of this substance. This in turn leads to a depletion of this nutrient as your body needs more than it can produce when you are taking statins.
So, if you continue to take a statin drug it is crucial that you supplement with CoQ10. It will in time make up for the losses. As to the amount of CoQ10 that you take, this will depend upon the type used. Ordinary capsules of CoQ10 have very low bio-availability and some experts believe that only about 5% of the CoQ10 gets into your blood stream. Sublingual or enteric coated CoQ10 tablets provide much better results.
You would probably be best to take about 100mgs per day.
To read more about CoQ10 click here.
Just a final suggestion George... that maybe you could discuss with your Doctor the possibility of trying our natural cholesterol formula and phasing out the statin. Then for a similar cost of the CoQ10 supplement you could use our multi-nutrientTotal Balance which would give you many more benefits and would enable your body to produce additional CoQ10.
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