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Welcome!!

Study has shown that our brain
function starts to slow at age of
40. [1] And, aging is a
continuous process that begins
at birth and continues
throughout all stages of life
including childhood, puberty,
young adulthood, middle and late
ages. We can't avoid aging.

However, we should by all
means to achieve healthy aging.
As, people who age healthy do
not experience many of the
unwanted features of aging,
such as extensive tooth loss.

A herbalist published a book
about a few herbs; she claims
that those herbs in her book are
essential to our health..
Reviewing research data about
those herbs, I noticed serious
side effects of three herbs
recommended in this book: two
are linked to cancers while one
is associated with hepatitis!!
However, I found some
supplements such as  fish oil,
lecithin and ginseng/ginkgo
biloba are beneficial to some
health conditions.

Consequently, I decided to
establish this website to share
what researchers have found on
the potential health benefits and
side effects of various herbs and
supplements. I also include  
information on some popular
drugs in this website. You may
find this web-site useful.

Finally, please, note that I am a
researcher in the drug industry.
All the articles in this website
can not used as medical advise.
You have to discuss with your
medical doctor immediately, if
you have any questions!!

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[1] The Brain May Start to Age at 40
Years, Reuters, June 10, 2004
December 31, 2008

Happy New Year! Bayer Healthcare LLCfiled a patent-infringement lawsuit in a U.S.
court against Abbott Laboratories relating to the drug Humira on Dec 24. HUMIRA
(adalimumab) is a medicine called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker. [Click] TCM

December 26, 2008

A comparison for the side effects of different groups of blood-pressure lowering drugs
have been prepared- [click] [anti-Helicobacter pylori herbs]

December 24, 2008
Happy Holidays!!
Christmas, Winter Solstic, Dong zhi, Hanukkah, New Year's Day
& festivals from other religions and cultures.

December 16, 2008

FDA Approves Genzyme's Mozobil
Product provides enhanced mobilization of stem cells for autologous transplantation
in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma patients [Article]

December 13, 2008

CBS: White chocolate is technically not chocolate, because it doesn't contain
chocolate solids. It's made with a blend of sugar, cocoa butter, milk products, vanilla,
and lecithin. [It is a great news, white chocolate has lecithin... I hope, it doesn't have
much sugar]

December 9, 2008
Metabolic syndrome describes a group of health problems- abdominal obesity, high
cholesterol, high blood pressure and high glucose levels. People with metabolic
syndrome are at risk  for cardiovascular disease. A new study of 1,224 people at high
risk for cardiovascular disease. They were randomly assigned to one of three groups-
1. Control group, 2. Group with Mediterranean diet (1 liter/week of virgin olive oil), 3.
Group with diet of nuts (30 g/day of mixed nuts). After one year, the prevalence of
metabolic syndrome decreased by 13.7 percent in the mixed nut group, by 6.7 percent
in the olive oil group, and by 2 percent in the control group. [Mediterranean Diet
Enriched With Nuts Cuts Heart Risks health.usnews.com (HealthDay) December 8,
2008]

December 3, 2008
Professors Walter Willett and Ed Giovannucci of Harvard, Dr. John Hathcock of the
Council for Responsible Nutrition, and Professor Reinhold Vieth of the University of
Toronto, published an unprecedented warning about the ingestion of cod liver oil and
resultant vitamin A toxicity. Never overdose ourselves with any supplement.
REFERENCE Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A Toxicity, Frequent Respiratory Infections, and the
Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic" Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology - 2008;117:
864-870


November 23, 2008
DO NOT TAKE CHAPARRAL. This herb was linked to several cases of hepatitis.

November 18, 2008
I have just published an article on Passion Fruits. Please, review: Potential Health
Benefits and Nutritional Values of Passion Fruits...
More: allspice, star fruit

November 15, 2008
FDA notes 930 side effects connected to the use of wrinkle fillers (not include Botox)  
from January 2003 to September 20 of this year. The side effects include minor
swelling, inability to control facial muscles, allergic reactions and disfigurement.
Currently, about 1.3 million women and 84 men received the injection last year. [FDA
Considers Wrinkle Filler‘s Serious Side Effects, Injuryboard.com, November 14, 2008]]

November 09, 2008
Diietary Allium spices such as garlic and onion was found to lower the risk of
developing lithogenic bile in experimental mice. [Garlic]

[November 07, 2008]
When I first prepared an article for lecithin  in 2005, I found a few reports about its
benefits on lipid-lowering, control of triglyceride,  stabilization of membrane functions
and support of hepatic functions. [1] Marketers also promote it as weight-loss agent.

Today, I checked with research data base to see if there are any new reports about its
cholesterol-lowering effects or weight-loss but in vain.  Maybe, my search was not
thorough enough, I couldn't find any reports. [Lecithin]

November 5, 2008
I have just updated the article - royal jelly. There are some new findings about it.
Recently, researchers have reported the potential health benefits and side effects of
royal jelly based on in-vitro, animal and human studies. Katayama M at Musashikosugi
Hospital, Japan, encountered a 26-year-old Japanese woman who developed
anaphylaxis after drinking a beverage of crude royal jelly including honey. She had a
history of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis
and food allergy (abalone).  Click this link to read this article: Royal Jelly

November 1, 2008
An email received on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:01:39 -0700 (PDT)
I hope you can help me. I am going through very stressful time in my life (divorce) and
noticed my imune system was really getting low.

Besides the regular vitamin supplements I also take, omega 3 and royal jelly but want
to start with Reishi as well. Are those compatible or am I overdoing it?

I really would appreciate to learn from you if all this can go together. If only for a
certain time, long enough to boost the system and get of this time in my life

Replied on 29 Oct 2008 11:27:41 -0700 (PDT):
The best way to handle the stress is to remove the source of the stress or avoid the
stress. In case, it is unavoidable, we need methods to handle the stress. Some people
watch movies, football games, dance or just simply talk to friends to relax ourselves
from the stress. Exercise, e.g. jogging, is a good way to handle stress, I mean, to keep
ourselves in a good shape.

I'm also taking a few supplements. I took royal jelly once. I like omega 3 and reishi. But,
I never take my supplements all at once, I worry about interaction. I take my
supplements on alternative days. I also skip supplements once a while. In addition, I
never overdose myself.

Having good rest, sleep, healthy nutrition, friendly social environment and exercise are
the best way to against stress and keep ourselves in a good shape.

October 20, 2008
Junk food causes a third of heart attacks Reuters Oct 20, 2008

Diets heavy in fried foods, salty snacks and meat account for about 35 percent of
heart attacks globally, researchers reported on Monday.

October 13, 2008
More side effects about soy products have been reported. Please check this link: http:
//www.zhion.com/Supplements/Soy.html

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