By Dr. David on July 1, 2010
In parts of rural Africa lacking electricity, there is nearly a complete absence of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).
This is what we know so far. Electric lights result in decreased production of melatonin, a necessary brain chemical, and greater vulnerability to oxidative injury and AD. It is very important to sleep in a dark room. All sleep deprivation affects melatonin production and therefore increases the risk of AD.
Aluminum, like other metals, directly increases the production of free radicals that can and do damage the delicate myelin sheath of nervous tissue. There is a 250% increase risk of AD in people drinking municipal water high in aluminum content for more than ten years. Much municipal drinking water in North America is treated with alum (aluminum) to purify it and aluminum fluoride to prevent cavities. That’s why I have Mountain Valley Water in both my practice and my home. Characteristic brain AD lesions contain very high levels of aluminum.
Mercury is another chemical of concern, and studies show that mercury levels continue to escalate. Mercury is now found in most fish, but bigger problems come from silver dental fillings (mostly mercury). Additionally, consider that the average child receives 35 vaccines, and most of them contain thimerosol (mercury). Unfortunately, science has demonstrated that when both these toxic chemical are found together as they are in AD, the combination, due to synergy, is many times more toxic than we would expect.
Electromagnetic waves are also a culprit. Electricians, machinists, machine operators, seamstresses, sewing factory workers, sheet metal workers, typists, key punch operators, welders, and machine shop workers have a four times greater risk of acquiring AD. This study was done over twenty years ago. What would we find today when we add to that list the users of personal and business computers, cell phones, electric blankets, clock radios near the head when sleeping, and users of hair dryers. Fortunately, most of these risks are modifiable.
The gene primarily incriminated in AD is APOE4; however, the disease only occurs when there is a favorable environment. Again, the disease only occurs when there is a favorable environment.
A good test for AD risk is serum homocysteine. There is a 200% increased risk of AD in people with elevated homocysteine levels. Elevated homocysteine is related to a nutritional deficiency of the B-complex family. Serum homocysteine is a simple test that any doctor can order on patient request. Supplementation with B vitamins restores serum homocysteine to normal levels and reduces the risk to AD. Glyco-B is the Preventics B vitamin product along with Glyco Min. They can be found on the website, Ask Doctor David.
Posted in Articles - General Health | Tagged Alzheimer's, anti-aging, chemical, sensitivity, supplement, vitamin
By Dr. David on July 1, 2010
Dear Dr. David,
I haven’t been able to continue treatments during this school year because of my work schedule this year. But as spring arrives and everyone is suffering from spring allergies, I suddenly realized that I am NOT!! I can’t thank you enough.
In addition, my B.M.’s have remained perfect. You are a miracle worker!!
Thank you so much,
Miki Heyne
(looking for relief? See Allergy Treatments and Nutritional Assessment & Treatment for more info)
Posted in Patients' Stories | Tagged allergy, immune, NAET, sensitivity
By Dr. David on June 15, 2010
Professor Brian Peskin, the engineer (MIT) who has been pioneering the use of a balanced Omega 6/Omega 3 supplement for cancer treatment and prevention in his book The Hidden Story of Cancer and his ongoing lectures, is now researching in the field of cardiovascular health.
Peskin caused many in the alternative medical community to rethink their position on cancer treatment, and especially prevention, with the aforementioned book. The work he did on Omega 6/Omega 3 ratios I thought was groundbreaking, and I suggest this book to anyone with a family history of cancer.
His latest research, with David Sim, M.D., and interventional cardiologist, demonstrates that the Omega 6/Omega 3 balance in the Yes parent essential oil supplement is also amazingly beneficial for cardiovascular health. The cardiovascular health of the subjects in the study improved significantly over the course of ninety months. In fact, the overall mean age of the subjects’ arteries, as determined by flexibility, was 8.82 years less than chronological (actual) age. I’m excited about the prospect of my arteries getting younger as I get older.
The Yes supplement is one of the most expensive that I carry, but I take it myself and consider it the best on the market. It is the only product available that has Peskin’s seal of approval. You will find it under Preventics on the website, Ask Doctor David, listed under Essential Oils & Fatty Acids as Parent Essential Fatty Acids.
Posted in Articles - Nutrition | Tagged anti-aging, blood pressure, heart disease, supplement
By Dr. David on June 15, 2010
The tide of public awareness is drowning Aspartame (nutrasweet) and its makers. One producer, Chicago’s Merisant, recently went bankrupt and Holland Sweetener, Europe’s largest aspartame producer terminated its operations in 2006.
European Food Safety Authorities include “experts” financially linked to nutrasweet, but the pressure is so great that the changes continue to happen. There is no longer any question that these artificial sweeteners cause cancer. In fact it is fair to think of artificially sweetened soft drinks as formaldehyde cocktails. Oh, and for the record, Searle, the original manufacturer parent holder of Aspartame is a subsidiary of Monsanto.
Posted in Articles - General Health | Tagged chemical
By Dr. David on May 15, 2010
The Kansas City Star published this story on May 5th on page A12 entitled ‘The single largest threat … we have ever seen’.
“Just as the heavy use of antibiotics contributed to the rise of drug resistant supergerms, American farmers’ near ubiquitous use of the weed killer Roundup has led to the rapid growth of tenacious new superweeds.”
This results in the use of more and more toxic herbicide, more agricultural runoff, more stream and lake pollution, and a greater health risk for you and your children. Roundup (glyphosate) is dangerous. I have warned about Monsanto, and the use of glyphosate and genetically modified crops for years.
Buy local, and feed your family organically grown food whenever possible — it’s a matter of life and health.
Posted in Articles - General Health | Tagged chemical, sensitivity
By Dr. David on May 15, 2010
A Year or two ago I wrote about the problems with the honey bees new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder. Scientists were blaming it on everything from cell phone signals to pesticides, and to a virus. Well, it turned out to be a group of pesticides manufactured by Bayer Crop Science, a division of the giant German Pharmaceutical giant Bayer. The subject merited mention because honey bees pollinate a huge portion of the worlds food crops.
It turns out that Bayer has been suppressing information for the last decade that their pesticides in the class of neonicotinoids have been killing the bees. The European Union has submitted a letter of concern and wants the pesticide banned, while France and Germany have already banned these chemicals.
You might wish to avoid this class of toxic chemicals to protect the health of your family and your family pets. Here is a list of most of the neonicotinoids most commonly found in use here:
- Imidacloprid (Admire, Advantage, Antarc, Chinook, Confidor, Gaucho, Hachikusan, Kochinor, Premise, Prothor, Winner)
- Clothianidin (Arena, Belay, Clutch, Gaucho, Poncho, Titan)
- Acetamiprid (Adjust, Assail, Intruder)
- Thiamethoxam (Actara, Centric, Cruiser, Helix, Platinum)
Bayer puts profits first, just like Monsanto and Dow and the other Multi-national Pharmaceutical/Chemical giants. Their list of offenses goes on and on. By threatening the honey bee population Bayer created a major threat to the world’s food supply, realized the damage they were causing, and continued sales of their pesticides anyway in the name of profit, estimated at $1.25 billion from these products.
For some time, environmental and health advocates have been asking is it really by accident that most pharmaceutical companies also manufacture pesticides, and how much do they profit by the illness suffered by individuals exposed to these toxic chemicals in both the home and workplace? I think you all know my sentiments regarding these subjects, but when the New England Journal of Medicine published an article last year stating that this generation of Americans will be the first generation to live shorter lives that the previous generation it becomes evident that these toxins impact on our overall body burden is doing some serious damage, and that’s strictly from the position of mortality. What about morbidity, and the overall decline in health over the last fifty years that corresponds with the increase in man made chemicals in our environment, and what percentage of that decline can be reasonably blamed on these chemicals? Unfortunately, the bigger these Multi-National corporations get, the less likely they are to accept responsibility.
Posted in Articles - General Health | Tagged chemical, sensitivity
By Dr. David on April 19, 2010
Hi Dr. David,
I wanted to tell you about an amazing and wonderful event in my life this week. Ever since I was a child I was remarkably allergic to cats. It has only gotten worse over the decades. I couldn’t even go to someone’s house who had a cat. Within a few minutes I would be wheezing, sneezing, itching, and dripping and have to go home.
I did several NAET treatments with Betsy for various aspects of cat allergies including cat hair, cat saliva, cat urine, and kitty litter.
I brought in samples of cat hair and saliva for all the cats I know. I have several cats, they are mostly outdoor cats since I live on a farm. I have never been able to pet my cats without having a huge allergy attack. I certainly would never consider brushing a cat.
Since having NAET I am now able to pet my cats, which is very enjoyable for me but I still had not gotten my courage up enough to brush a cat. The idea just seemed to be pure folly. Remember, I have had a lifetime of allergy issues with cats. Then last week I realized that my long haired cat was shedding his winter coat and had developed quite a few mats. I was unable to convince my husband that he should brush the cat to get the mats out so I bravely decided to tackle the project myself. Soon I found myself sitting in a sea of cat hair with hair swirling in the air around me and sticking to my clothes in big clumps.
Amazingly, this did not trigger a huge allergy attack. I am simply amazed that NAET could have worked this well, really beyond my wildest dreams. There is no amount of drugs that could have kept a major allergy attack from occurring under those circumstances.
Besides solving the cat allergy, I can now eat a wide variety of foods without getting a headache. I never thought that would be possible. NAET is just a wonderful, effective, painless and inexpensive treatment modality. I highly recommend it to any one with any kind of allergies. It can truly change a person’s life.
Sincerely,
Sharon Arnoldi
Posted in Patients' Stories | Tagged allergy, NAET, pets, sensitivity
By Dr. David on April 19, 2010
The evidence was in on cigarettes, but the warning label took decades. Millions have died from tobacco’s side effects. The evidence on Trans Fatty Acids is decades old, but only recently have labels identified these dangerous man made fats. Millions have died from the cancer and heart disease contributed too by these toxic fats. I think the next consumer-shaking warning label will be on cell phones. Lawmakers in Maine are considering just that.
Germany, Switzerland, Israel, the U.K., France, and Finland are all recommending limited exposure, especially for children. The data that’s ringing the alarm is of increased cancer of the brain, head, and neck of frequent cell phone users. Naturally, the data is inconsistent. The studies by the cell phone industry suggest they are safe; however, the independent studies show “substantial increased risks.” How often have we seen that? The agencies that assign risk and are mandated to protect the public, that’s you and I, are often influenced to the point of control by the very mega-companies that they are supposed to be regulating. That’s why it takes decades for most citizens to learn of the dangers that surround us masquerading as safe.
Because a child’s nervous system is still developing, it is reasonable that they would be more vulnerable to the potential damages now being associated with these devices. Should you stop using your cell phone? I don’t think so. Should we use them prudently and make sure our children aren’t “living on their phones,” I think so. I am continually amazed by the number of people who are unable to operate a motor vehicle unless they have a cell phone to their ear. I’ll bet you’ve noticed that too. So cell phones can lead to your death in many ways.
Posted in Articles - General Health | Tagged cancer
By Dr. David on April 19, 2010
Critics of the caesarean section rate claim that the procedure is exposing women and babies to the risks of major surgery. Advocates for Caesarean Sections attribute the increase in number to fertility treatments, poorer physical health of mothers, and more older women giving birth.
Actually, to find the answer, just follow the money. First, hospitals make a lot more money from a Caesarean delivery, and then from post delivery care when mothers are more frequently back in the hospital and babies more frequently in an intensive care unit. Does anyone out there think these big hospital chains aren’t in it for the profit??? Next, consider the often sued Obstetrician. They have learned that if a baby dies the chance of being sued is good; however, if a mother dies from complications of a caesarean section and the baby lives, the father rarely sues.
Unfortunately, risk to the mother increases with each subsequent Caesarean because the surgery raises the odds that the uterus will rupture in the next pregnancy.
Posted in Articles - General Health
By Dr. David on March 9, 2010
In July, 2008, I was 59 years old and two months from my 60th birthday. I started having chest pains. I had such a bad pain one evening that my girlfriend took me to the emergency room. They kept me over-night for observation. My blood tests showed my heart enzymes were okay but I was experiencing a rapid and irregular heart beat that would come and go. The cardiologist told me I had blocked arteries and should go through an arterial catheterization and maybe have a stent put in or bypass surgery. This determination was made without any tests or scans to validate such a diagnosis. Having read books by Dr. Sherry Rogers, I was aware of safer options available to me. I opted for Chelation therapy and told the Cardiologist, who then told me I would be dead in 30 days.
Since then I have had 39 chelation treatments. I also paid to have a CTA scan of my heart which revealed only one occlusion of a branch artery of the LAD. My main arteries were okay. I believe Dr. Doom at the hospital was just trying to scare me into a procedure to make him a few bucks and lessen the quality of my life, just like Dr. Sherry Rogers warned.
Another health concern I’ve had the last 30 plus years is chronic heartburn and acid reflux. I tried to control it with antacids of all kind: Tums, Rolaids, Alka Seltzer, baking soda. When Zantac became an over the counter drug, I was all over it. It turns out that all those antacids did for me was give me leaky gut syndrome. They also ruined my stomach lining. My girlfriend, Elizabeth, had been telling me all along to stop taking antacids, but I didn’t listen. I didn’t know what to do until a friend gave me a brochure about a doctor that treated people with leaky gut and allergies by using a treatment called NAET. Elizabeth and I made an appointment to see Dr. David Beaulieu. That was October, 2008.
At that time, I was still experiencing frequent intermittent chest pains, Angina. Dr. David performed a muscle resistance test (MRT) to determine what foods, chemicals or other things I might be sensitive to. It turns out it was a lot of things. I started NAET treatments right away. After a few months of doing NAET I was still having problems with my digestion and frequent Angina. I was consistently having diarrhea soon after eating meals and Angina after exertion. Dr. David and his nurse, Betsy, were concerned that I was not responding to the NAET treatments like I should. I was given a more extensive MRT by Dr. David and it was determined that I had mercury poisoning in my heart. I needed to get my amalgam fillings removed immediately as they were interfering with my recovery.
I had the fillings removed by March, 2009. When I started NAET treatments again things started getting better. Dr. David has shown Elizabeth and me how to do MRT on ourselves. I’ve discovered that I have a lot of different allergies/sensitivities. I am sensitive to different combinations like certain carbohydrates with proteins, my laptop only when I attach headphones, and certain vitamins and supplements cause a reaction when taken together. I also had a reaction to toothpicks, and paper towels. I can eat corn chips and salsa and beer if I drink only certain types of beer.
My heart symptoms and digestive symptoms have improved tremendously but they still occur occasionally, associated with various allergies/sensitivities. We find the culprit, NAET fixes it, and the heart pattern is better until the next culprit shows up. As it turns out, the heart problem was mostly due to mercury toxicity and allergies. I’m certainly glad I didn’t agree to bypass surgery or any other invasive procedure. I have learned a lot about my body and health thanks to Dr. David. I am now taking the vitamins, enzymes and other supplements I need plus eating a more healthful diet.
I don’t know if I will ever fully recover from my health problems because some of the damage is probably permanent, but I know I have a much better chance doing so this way as opposed to conventional medicine. I’m doing just fine without hardware in my arteries and life threatening drugs in my system.
Jay Van Velzen
January 19, 2010
Posted in Patients' Stories | Tagged acid reflux, allergy, blood pressure, chemical, digestion, heart disease, NMRT, sensitivity