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"Because organ transplants capture the essence of heroic surgery: highly trained surgical teams, the very latest technology (along with huge costs), and, ultimately, the patient's life or death. Of all major organ transplants, we consider those for heart, perhaps the most dramatic of all, and those for kidney, the most common of all. The number of heart transplants around the world peaked at four thousand in the mid-1990s and has since declined to just over three thousand per year—two-thirds of them in the United States. Do they work?" - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.) "There would be no blood transfusions or organ transplants, nor would there be emergency or critical care of any sort. Pharmaceutical companies would be gone, as would the drugs they manufacture—as would the placebo effects from those drugs! Perhaps it was the wine—a favorite bottle from the Rhone Valley— that stimulated my question. Or maybe it was the spring air. Fran and I were just finishing a lovely pasta and homemade pesto dinner on our deck, our table framed by pots of bright red geraniums. As though on cue, a huge heron had flown by moments ago, its wings pumping air in slow motion." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.) "Of all major organ transplants, we consider those for heart, perhaps the most dramatic of all, and those for kidney, the most common of all. The number of heart transplants around the world peaked at four thousand in the mid-1990s and has since declined to just over three thousand per year—two-thirds of them in the United States. Do they work? In the early 1980s, the procedure was new and mortality was high, both from technical surgical and from immune (organ rejection) problems. Progress has been made with both fronts. Do heart transplants work today? There is no easy answer." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"Because transplanted tissues are rejected as foreign, people who have received organ transplants must take immunosuppressant drugs for the rest of their lives to prevent their immune systems from rejecting the organ as nonself. How does the immune system attack and destroy foreign cells? The specific immune response is a complex sysrem involving a variety of types of cells regulated by various organs and circulatory systems within the body." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"There's reason to question this claim, yet we're nonetheless lucky to have many life-saving drugs: antivirals that have transformed HIV from a death sentence into a chronic infection, for instance; cyclosporine, which makes organ transplants possible; and insulin, which keeps diabetics alive. But the drugs that account for the meteoric rise in prescription rates are not for saving lives, for the most part." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"Your body uses these enzymes to break down certain drugs, such as calcium channel blockers (used in the treatment of high blood pressure), cholesterol-lowering "statin" drugs, sedatives (for example, midazolam), and cyclosporin (an immune suppressant given to people who have received organ transplants). If the drugs are not metabolized, they remain in the body in higher concentrations. This increases the risk of unwanted toxic effects. If you are taking a prescription medication, ask your doctor if you should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Q| People who take medications to suppress the immune system, such as those who have received organ transplants or who have certain autoimmune disorders, are more prone to develop warts. Q| Most common warts disappear within a year or two, even without treatment. Unless a common wart becomes bothersome, there is no need to do anything about it. Commonly used medical treatments for common and plantar warts include fulguration (using electric current to destroy wart tissue), freezing with liquid nitrogen, and topical applications of some chemicals, such as salicylic acid." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Contraindications and Cautions People who have had organ transplants and are on immune-suppressant drugs cannot do the Master Cleanse. The cleanse will stimulate the immune system and also inhibit the effectiveness of the drugs, a combination that will likely cause the immune system to attack the transplanted organ and end in serious problems, if not worse. I believe, but I am not entirely sure, that most drugs are acid forming in the body. I do know that drugs should not be flushed down the toilet or thrown in the garbage, because they are considered to be toxic." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"Of interest are reports which show that a small percentage of patients receiving organ transplants develop tumors that originated from the implanted organ. [Transplantation 80: SI 64-6, 2005] Do regular checkups detect all cancers in their early stage? The American Cancer Society says: "Regular checkups and today's medical technology can detect all cancer early. Routine screening has clearly led to an impressive decrease in deaths from several cancers, including cervical, breast and colon cancers." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Scientific exploration in this field has wavered from the most exactly focused (the idea of organ transplants), to the widely speculative (the idea that it might be possible to live for ever). Because developed society holds no audit of science, its directions or motivations, experimentation in many of these areas could be called secret or conspiratorial. While many forms of culture, ranging from comics to the fiction of Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, H.G." - Martin J. Walker, HRT Licensed to Kill and Maim: The Unheard Voices of Women Damaged by Hormone Replacement Therapy (Get the book.)

"A particularly remarkable implication of the systemic memory hypothesis concerns predictions about organ transplants, especially heart transplants. As described in Russek and Schwartz (1996a,b), the heart can be viewed as a dynamical enetgy generating system. Of all the organs within the body, the heatt is preeminent in terms of the centrality of its location, the richness of its connections to all the cells within the body, and particularly relevant here, the intensity of its energy transmission. This energy aspect of the heart does not receive much attention." - Gary E. Schwartz and Linda G. S. Russek, The Living Energy Universe (Get the book.) "Heretofote unexplained observations reported in homeopathy, kinesiology, aromatherapy, organ transplants, and parapsychology can be understood in terms of the systemic memoty hypothesis. One of science's greatest challenges is to develop mathematical models for the tetrieval of holistic information inherently stored in dynamical systems. Futute research can confirm or disconfirm the wide ranging predictions of the systemic memory hypothesis for science and society. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes." - Gary E. Schwartz and Linda G. S. Russek, The Living Energy Universe (Get the book.)

"As a result, organ transplants are always a race against the clock, with very little time to find the best match and get the patient, organ, and surgeon into the same operating room. Every day in the United States, a dozen people die because the organ they need hasn't become available in time. If donated organs could be frozen and "banked" for later revival and transplant, the rates of successful transplants would almost surely climb significantly. But currently it's impossible." - Dr. Sharon Moalem, Survival of the Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease (Get the book.)

"Who should consider testing: People who received blood transfusions or organ transplants prior to 1992 (when the blood supply was not screened for HCV).. .health-care workers who get accidental needle sticks.. .intravenous drug users .. .those who have had multiple sex partners. Cost: $70 to $100 for an ELISA test.. .approximately $100 for an HCV RNA test. •Pancreatic cancer." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"The authors of a 2004 review of adverse effects (from case reports) conclude that the most relevant risks involve interactions with other medicines, such as with cyclosporine in people with organ transplants. St. John's Wort increases metabolism and consequently reduced plasma concentrations of drugs that are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. Of all the research published on St. John's Wort for depression, only one was identified that focused on the patient's motivation in considering the herb over standard medications." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Those who die of NMSC usually do not receive treatment soon enough, and sometimes their immune systems are compromised by receiving anti-rejection drugs after organ transplants.13 By adhering to a diet containing 21% or fewer calories from fat, and by having any lesions treated immediately, nearly all deaths from NMSC could be prevented. The reason given by governmental agencies and medical professions to avoid the sun is based on the premise that sunlight causes skin cancer regardless of lifestyle choices. That premise is patently false! Dr." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"There's reason to question this claim, yet we're nonetheless lucky to have many life-saving drugs: antivirals that have transformed HIV from a death sentence into a chronic infection, for instance; cyclosporine, which makes organ transplants possible; and insulin, which keeps diabetics alive. But the drugs that account for the meteoric rise in prescription rates are not for saving lives, for the most part." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"No Drug class: Immunosuppressant Helps to suppress the immune system and prevent rejection in patients who have undergone organ transplants. DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: • Oral suspension—Take as directed on label. • Tablet or capsule—Swallow with liquid. Do not open capsule or crush tablet. Tacrolimus may be taken with or without food. Take mycophenolate on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal). When to take: At the same times each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember." - H. Winter Griffith, M.D., Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Get the book.)

"Immune system, as during organ transplants. Pu lmonary and tracheal cryptosporidosis affl ict coughing and low fever. CMV occurs in people with A.I.D.S. when CD-8 cells fall below 800 count, orNatural Killer cells fall below half; causing retinitis and blindness. Avoid all sugar and Arginine foods. Take Herpes-6A remedies, 3 drops Oralmat/Ryvital thrice daily, 1000 mg. L-Lysine twice daily with 500 mg. Cysteine, and250-500-2000 mg. BHT antioxidant in Olive oil and whole Lemonjuice; Garlic; 20 mg. carotenoid Lutein twice daily; Bilberry; Ozone I.V. orbyautohemotherapy." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "Cat's Claw is not recommended for those pregnant, with organ transplants, multiple sclerosis, or when taking immune suppressants. •Another "Cat's Claw" (Uncaria guianensis) species grows in the lowlands of the Peruvian rain forests; similarproperties to Uncaria tomentosa (above), but does not contain the main alkaloid Isopteropodine. •CAT'S EARS (Vesica piscis/Calochortus tolmei) Lily family; also called Star Tulip. Forthe unfolding of mystical faculties; loneliness; forwhenfeelinglikeonthe threshold of another world." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "In organ transplants Normal Immunity rejects foreign tissue, so doctors use Cyclosporin-A from a Swiss mushroom to shutdown Immunity by inhibiting Interleukin-2, so the body will accept the transplanted organ. Another such agent may be Vitamin A retinoid compound RO-236457. Immune Nutrients: Immune organs activate with muscle activity, exercise, massage; and an attitude of love. Take organically-grown fresh fruits Strawberries, Tomatoes; vegetables Garlic, Onions,andcmciferplants Cabbage, Broccoli; Asparagusfor in powder). Barley j uice extract and Wheatgrass extract powders. Propolis." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"The drug may also be used in organ transplants to prevent the body from rejecting the new part, or when the adrenal glands aren't producing enough hormones. Possible Side Effects The drug's more common side effects include insomnia, nervousness, indigestion, and increased appetite." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

"One author also recommends caution after organ transplants because it has been reported that garlic enhances the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which are largely responsible for tissue rejection.148 Attacks of pemphigus, a relatively rare autoimmune disorder resulting in lesions of the mucous membranes and skin, may be induced by drugs which contain active thiol groups. This sulfur-containing group is found in garlic; thus, it is suggested that patients with this condition avoid garlic.181 DRUG INTERACTIONS A possible interaction with warfarin has been reported." - Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND, The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (Get the book.)

"These enzymes are used by your body to break down certain drugs, such as calcium channel blockers (used in the treatment of high blood pressure), cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, sedatives (for example, midazolam), and cyclosporine (an immune suppressant given to people who have received organ transplants). If the drugs are not metabolized, they remain in the body in higher concentrations, thus increasing the risk of unwanted toxic effects. If you are taking a prescription medication, ask your doctor if you should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"Even with aggressive treatment, these patients don't have the same prognosis as people without the diseases. organ transplants don't make people "as good as new." They can prolong survival, but they often require fussy ongoing treatments, intensive monitoring, lifestyle changes, and a quality of life that's far from normal. Despite their high-tech qualities, these treatments aren't like having a broken bone set and being "fixed." The Dubious Need for Some Medical Services Doctors sometimes make use of medical advances, at some risk and substantial cost, for the flimsiest of reasons." - Richard A. Deyo M.D. M.P.H., Donald L. Patrick, Hope or Hype: The Obsession with Medical Advances and the High Cost of False Promises (Get the book.) "He described halfway technology as noncurative, but able to delay death or improve quality of life. organ transplants, kidney dialysis, cancer chemotherapy, and coronary angioplasty are examples.20 He reserved high technology to refer to truly curative treatments or effective prevention techniques. Polio vaccine is a good example. While many wouldn't consider polio vaccine to be high-tech, it reflects a deep understanding of the cause of the disease, the body's response, and how to effectively alter that response. Rather than offering expensive amelioration, it prevents the disease entirely." - Richard A. Deyo M.D. M.P.H., Donald L. Patrick, Hope or Hype: The Obsession with Medical Advances and the High Cost of False Promises (Get the book.)

"Stem cell therapy holds great promise in the area of organ transplants. In the future, it is hoped that instead of whole organ transplants, cell therapy will allow physicians to transplant healthy replacement cells (generated from stem cells) to repopulate and regenerate the failing organ. For example, healthy heart muscle cells could be used to treat a failing heart. Transplantation of replacement cells for the pancreas could someday be used as a treatment for Type I diabetes." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Advance after advance marches by, tempting us to seek it out for ourselves or for a loved one. organ transplants, joint replacements, magnetic resonance imaging, chemotherapy, implantable defibrillators, microsurgery, drugs for almost every medical condition—the list is endless. In fact, the cultural activity of health care is indistinguishable from the use of new advances. Even if the right treatment doesn't exist at the moment, no one can blame seriously ill people for imagining that a breakthrough might be just around the corner." - Richard A. Deyo M.D. M.P.H., Donald L. Patrick, Hope or Hype: The Obsession with Medical Advances and the High Cost of False Promises (Get the book.)

"Cells and organ transplants offer a model not only for immortality but also for reincarnation. Consider the possibility that an embryo in the future displays the same set of identity receptors that I now possess. That embryo will be tuned into my "self." My identity is back but playing through a different body. Sexism and racism become ridiculous as well as immoral when you realize that your receptors could wind up on a white person, a black person, an Asian, or a male or female." - Bruce H. Lipton, The Biology Of Belief: Unleashing The Power Of Consciousness, Matter And Miracles (Get the book.)

"Two antibiotics discovered recently have revolutionized organ transplants. A patient's immune system reacts to a transplanted organ as if it were a foreign invader, and sends out white blood cells to fight it. The success rate of organ transplants, needless to say, was low at first. These new antibiotics were able to protect the new organ without harming the immune system." - Peggy Thomas, Medicines From Nature (Get the book.)

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