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"Natural products can be very potent indeed, and some natural products are turning out to have a surprisingly profound effect in helping to quell an overenthusiastic autoimmune response. Supplements and vitamins that are currently being studied in autoimmune disease research include: ANTIOXIDANTS. In the normal process of metabolism, cells produce unstable oxygen molecules. These unstable molecules—known as free radicals—damage cells. Exposure to pollutants can increase free radicals, as can smoking and the use of cooking oils that become overheated." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"For one thing, most supplements are derived from natural products, and natural products cannot be patented. Therefore, drug companies are not interested in investing the hundreds of millions of dollars in clinical testing necessary for approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because they can never recoup their investment. The new law declared supplements to be dietary products and therefore not subject to the rigorous and expensive testing required by the FDA for new drugs." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW natural products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! (Get the book.)

"Natural products can be very potent indeed, and some natural products are turning out to have a surprisingly profound effect in helping to quell an overenthusiastic autoimmune response. Supplements and vitamins that are currently being studied in autoimmune disease research include: ANTIOXIDANTS. In the normal process of metabolism, cells produce unstable oxygen molecules. These unstable molecules—known as free radicals—damage cells. Exposure to pollutants can increase free radicals, as can smoking and the use of cooking oils that become overheated." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Progesterone is often touted in the natural products marketplace as effective for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, but clinical trials show that neither oral natural progesterone nor progesterone patches or creams can slow, prevent, or reverse bone loss. I can't stress enough that if you are peri- or postmenopausal and are taking any form of estrogen, you must also take a proven form and dosage of progesterone (or progestin) to protect your uterus from hyperplasia and cancer. The exception is women who have had a hysterectomy; they do not need to take progesterone or progestins." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Depending on the position of the linkage of the aromatic ring to the benzopyrano (chromano) moiety, this group of natural products may be divided into three classes: the flavonoids (2-phenylbenzopyrans) 1, isoflavonoids (3-benzopyrans) 2, and the neoflavonoids (4-benzopyrans) 3. These 1 groups usually share a common chalcone precursor, and therefore are biogenetically and structurally related. 2.1." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.) "DIXON,b AND DANEEL FERREIRAac "National Center for natural products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677 USA; bPlant Biology Division, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, 2510 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore OK 73401 USA; 'Department of Pharmacognosy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, MS 38677 USA 1." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"Week Minimum Regimen See the Resources section for natural products and formulations used in this regimen. • Avoid refined foods and simple carbohydrates. • Avoid vaginal sexual activity during course of treatment to avoid reinfection and reduce irritation. • Insert one herbal suppository (containing myrrh, echinacea, slippery elm, golden seal root, marshmallow, geranium, and yarrow) into vagina every evening, 5 days per week for 2 weeks." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The identification and structural characterization of flavonoids and their conjugates isolated from plant material, as single compounds or as part of mixtures of structurally similar natural products, create some problems due to the presence of isomeric forms of flavonoid aglycones and their patterns of glycosylation. A number of analytical methods are used for the characterization of flavonoids." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"These are natural products, but they make no such claims. Meanwhile, the manufactured, processed products sold in pretty boxes, bags and packaging claim to be natural, but are not. Sadly, many consumers remain fooled by this unscrupulous tactic, thinking they are smart consumers because they are buying so-called natural products. That's false flattery; it's just one of the many mind hacks used by food companies and medical authorities to get you to change your behavior in a way that generates profits for them. Mind Hack No." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"Favorite Brands Vitamins and Supplements When I opened my first Natural Medicine Store, I stocked the shelves with natural products from a variety of manufacturers. It was not long before the difference in my patients' and customers' responses signaled to me that not all product manufacturers could be trusted. According to a recent survey of nearly 1,000 supplements conducted by ConsumerLab.com, a product-certification company, one out of four supplements has quality problems, such as contamination or a failure to include an ingredient listed on the label." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.) "The reason for this discrepancy is that there is no regulatory body that oversees the production or standardization of manufacturing so-called natural products. This means that there is great variation among the many over-the-counter progesterone creams on the market today. I stumbled onto the discrepancy ten years ago when I first began treating patients." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"Effects of soy and other natural products on LDL: HDL ratio and other lipid parameters: a literature review. Adv Ther. 20(1), 50-78. Jin Z, MacDonald RS. Soy isoflavones increase latency of spontaneous mammary tumors in mice. /Nutr. 2002 Oct;132(10):3186-3190. Messina M, McCaskill-Stevens W, Lampe JW. Addressing the soy and breast cancer relationship: review, commentary, and workshop proceedings. / Natl Cancer Inst. 2006 Sep20;98(18):1275-1284. Messina, M.J. Emerging evidence on the role of soy in reducing prostate cancer risk. NutrRev. 2004 Apr6;61(4):117-131. Reinwald S, Weaver CM." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Truly natural products should not include synthetics of any sort, which means no ingredients derived from petrochemicals. A label that announces that a product is "organic" or "all-natural" without any further ingredient identification or clarification should be a red flag. • "Ultra-fine" or "Micro-fine" ingredients. There are no labeling requirements in the U.S. for nanoparticle ingredients. If a manufacturers uses the terminology "ultra-fine" or "micro-fine" in connection with specific chemical ingredients, that usually means nanoparticles are being used." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.) "Be active in helping to keep organic and natural products manufacturers resolute in their commitment to product ingredient purity and open disclosure. Fifth, spread the word to your family and friends about the need to avoid toxic products and the companies that manufacture and promote them. Be a vocal public advocate. Sixth, ask your local retail outlets to stock cosmetics and personal care products that contain only safe ingredients, or at the very least, to post warnings about products that fail to meet minimum safety standards." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"The availability of natural substances like food (flax oil) to lower cholesterol suggests that these natural products might be able to safely replace the more expensive statin drugs. In most cases natural solutions are harmless when taken properly. Not all natural products will do everything we expect for every person, since every person is unique. The ones we have chosen will generally work in many cases and in most cases will do no harm. Where Do Fish Oils Fit In?" - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"The first one is based on liquid-liquid extraction and the second one on solid-phase extraction of target natural products mainly on RP C-18 silica gel cartridges. In the case of body fluids, special procedures have to be considered to avoid degradation of target compounds due to the activity of different enzymes present (Martinez-Ortega et al, 2004). However, in some cases, flavonoid conjugates can be enzymatically hydrolyzed with external glucuronidases and sulfatases prior to the isolation and analysis of products. 3." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"Basic factors for the patient: The following general guidelines should be considered before advising patients about natural products: All products should be purchased from reliable sources. Even though GMPs are implicit in DSHEA guidelines for identity, cleanliness, and good quality control in manufacturing, there are significant differences in the purity, quality, and potency of products on the market. Further, many structure or function claims have not been evaluated by the PTDA or by other independent and objective agencies." - Ara Dermarderosian, Guide to Popular Natural Products (Get the book.)

"Meetings held by groups such as the Society for Behavioral Medicine, the American Medical Women's Association or natural products Expos serve as forums for some of the latest products, ideas and wellness tips. Unfortunately, the meetings are limited to doctors, healers or those "in the trade." These days, however, you can attend consumer versions of some of these shows, often sponsored by magazines that cover the news in natural healing." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Caleel + Hayden skin care company and the giant international World Foods Market have embarked on a similar joint venture, announcing in 2006 the launching of their Mineral Fusion range of organic and natural products, to be sold through U.S. Whole Foods stores. The strong trend toward the development and marketing of certified organic products in the U.S. and worldwide is being monitored by a London watchdog consumer group, Organic Monitor." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"The food companies hope you will believe you're a smart consumer by buying these natural products. In fact, you've been manipulated yet again; exploited by a marketing gimmick that means absolutely nothing in the real world. The only products that are natural are products that don't even have a label that could carry the word "natural." Broccoli is natural. Apples are natural. You're not going to see the word "natural" slapped on an apple, a carrot or a red pepper. These are natural products, but they make no such claims." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.) "The natural products scam, part II Similarly, product manufacturers try to get you to buy their products by claiming they are natural products. You can find natural potato chips, natural granola bars and all sorts of other natural-sounding products that really aren't natural at all. The word "natural" means nothing in the food industry. There is no regulation about using the word natural, and there is no rigid definition. Anybody can claim their product is natural. Thus, there are granola bars, made with refined grains and added sugars, that are called natural granola bars." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"First and foremost, says Keyes, periodontal infections in adults can be prevented and mild infections can be controlled by careful dental self-care (oral hygiene) with such inexpensive and natural products as salt, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and apple cider vinegar. These substances are potent bacterial killers. "In sufficient quantity, they instantly kill many of the microorganisms associated with gum infections on contact," said Keyes." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Some other bathing guidelines: • Use 100 percent natural products, unscented, dye free, packaged in recycled or recyclable packaging. Make sure soaps contain no synthetic chemicals. • Buy products with the least amount of packaging to reduce unnecessary waste. • Buy products with the least amount of packaging to reduce unnecessary waste. • Avoid any petroleum-based/mineral oil-based formulas. • Avoid any product with "fragrance," which could refer to any combination of unspecified chemicals, including phthalates." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Instead, look for organic products that have joined the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, such as the Body Shop, Burt's Bees, Kiss My Face, Aubrey Organics, Avalon natural products, and Terr Essentials. Or visit thinkbeforeyoupink.org for a list of companies that produce products that are paraben and phthalate free. AVOID DARK HAIR DYES. As we learned when we went through Becky's day, women who use dark hair dye have three times the risk of developing lupus. SKIP THE NAIL POLISH. The European Union has been moving aggressively to remove phthalates from nail polish." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Choosing natural products in your home ?Creating chemical-free rooms in your home ?Eating organic whenever possible ?Enhancing digestion with enzymes and probiotics CHAPTER 4 THE BEAUTY OF YOUR BODY'S NATURAL DETOX METHODS Evolution has made sure that our bodies can defend themselves against harmful encounters. On the most elementary level, when you reflexively pull your hand away from a hot stove, this is a normal response programmed by your body's internal mechanics." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "CHOOSE natural products TO FILL YOUR HOME AND PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS The reason for the dramatic increase in our exposure to indoor pollutants is largely due to the construction of more tighdy sealed, energy-efficient buildings. These buildings are often poorly ventilated and constructed and furnished with synthetic materials. The escalating use of chemical-based consumer products inside such homes can be a recipe for disaster, especially in consideration of the fact that the average person spends upwards of 90 percent of his time indoors." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The authors conclude with an admonition: that we should not accept the safety of "natural products" (e.g., vitamins), especially if they have not been proven effective. The HOPE findings, along with other studies, have produced some definitive official judgment. "In 68,000 patients studied to date," wrote the editor of JAMA in 2005, "there is no compelling evidence that higher doses of vitamin E reduce cardiovascular risk or cancer; there are even some hints that vitamin E, in excess of normal daily intake, may slightly increase the risk of ischemic events or of heart failure." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"The purpose of this review is to provide some additional "Pollyannas" in the form of polyphenols contained in berries, Concord grape juice, curcumin, and other natural products such as tea catechins, and the polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in such commodities as fish oils and nuts that may act as harbingers of good news for healthy aging. Note, however, that since there have already been multiple reviews of vitamins E and C (e.g., [1, 2]) and such supplements as ginkgo biloba (e.g., [3]), these topics will not be covered here." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Currently, natural products for menopause often include evening primrose oil (EPO) because it has a reputation for alleviating vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes. However, a study on the effects of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) from evening primrose oil found it to offer no benefit over placebo in treating menopausal flushing.53 Cyclic breast pain is a common symptom in menstruating women before their period. In perimenopausal women, this symptom can be exacerbated or can occur in women who have not had the problem in the past." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Several pharmaceutical companies are working to develop fat blockers as diet aids, but there are already several natural products being sold over the counter. One of them is chitosan, which is made from chitin, a substance found in the exoskeletons of shell fish such as shrimp and crabs. Like plant fiber, chitosan is not digested by the body. As chitosan passes through the digestive tract it can absorb four to six times its weight in fat, thereby flushing it out of the body before it can be metabolized and stored as excess pounds." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW natural products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! (Get the book.)

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