Vitaline Co-Q10 300 mg 60 chewable wafers With Vit. E

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Super-Energizer and Potent Antioxidant

CoQ10 is a naturally-occurring antioxidant produced in the human body. It is vitally involved in energy production. CoQ10 functions as an “energizer” to mitochondria, the body’s energy producing units. Mitochondria, which produce energy the body’s “energy currency,” ATP, require CoQ10 to “spark” their production of energy units (ATP). Muscles, and the heart in particular, have high requirements for CoQ10.

CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant beneficial for:

Heart Disease (angina, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction (1-18)
High Blood Pressure (1,3,4,14, 53, 55)
Neurological disease (Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s) (19-37)
Immune deficiency and AIDS (40-45,52)
Periodontal disease (38-39)
Cancer (40, 44-49)
Chemotherapy side-effects (50-52)
Diabetes (53-56)
Muscular dystrophy (57-58)
fatigue / chronic fatigue / fibromyalgia (59-61)
migraine headache (62-63)
enhancing athletic performance (64-68)
male infertility (69-73)

CoQ10 is produced by the body, but age, nutrient deficiencies, disease and some medications can lower the body’s CoQ10 levels. Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) deplete CoQ10. (15,54,74-77)

Studies have shown that the oil-preserved form is up to 3 times better absorbed than other forms. (78-80)

Although many claims are currently made for a “new” form (ubiquinol) being “more absorbable” than ubiquinone, this has never been proven or well-studied. Learn more about this issue here:Ubiquinone (CoQ10) versus Ubiquinol: Which Is Better?

CoQ10 and it’s use in CHF (Congestive Heart Failure):

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19966871
“… Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is essential for electron transport within the mitochondria and hence for ATP generation and cellular energy production. We recently demonstrated that plasma levels of CoQ10 are an independent predictor of survival in a cohort of 236 patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) followed for a median of 2.69 years. This is consistent with previous studies which have shown myocardial CoQ10 depletion in CHF, and correlated with the severity of the underlying disorder. Several intervention studies have been undertaken with CoQ10 in CHF, including randomized controlled trials with mostly positive outcomes in relation to improvement in plasma levels of CoQ10. A meta-analysis showed that CoQ10 resulted in an improvement in ejection fraction of 3.7% (95%CI 1.59-5.77) and the mean increase in cardiac output was 0.28 L/minute (95%CI 0.03-0.53). In a subgroup analysis, studies with patients not taking ACE inhibitors found a 6.7% increase in ejection fraction. The ongoing Q-SYMBIO trial will address whether CoQ10 supplementation improves survival in CHF patients. CoQ10 depletion may also be a contributory factor for why statin intervention has not improved outcomes in CHF. There is an emerging evidence base in support of CoQ10 as an adjunctive therapy in CHF.”

http://faculty.washington.edu/ely/coenzq10.html
“…The majority of the clinical studies concerned the treatment of heart disease and were remarkably consistent in their conclusions: that treatment with CoQ10 significantly improved heart muscle function while producing no adverse effects or drug interactions. …”

Dr. Myatt’s Conclusion:
CoQ10 is beneficial for nearly every type of Heart Disease (angina, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction (1-18)

Suggested dose:

50-100 mg per day for health maintenance and anti-aging / longevity programs.

200 to 400 mg per day for heart problems, cancer, weight loss programs and other indications.

Studies performed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using Vitaline ™ brand CoQ10, have used 300-400 mg (or more under medical direction) per day.

Each Capsule contains:

50 or 100 mg capsules are Wellness Club brand oil-preserved CoQ10 in easy to swallow gel Caps with Vitamin E & Beta carotene as natural preservatives.

300 and 400mg tablets are Vitaline/Integrative Therapeutics chewable wafers, the exact formulas used in the NIH Parkinson’s trials.

Vitaline CoQ10

Vitaline brand CoQ10 is THE CoQ10 that has been the subject of NIH studies and a recent trial showing its potential value in Parkinson’s patients.

Co10 has been shown to be potentially helpful for:

neurological health
cardiovascular health
anti-aging and longevity

NOTE: Vitaline® brand CoQ10 is available under several different labels.

Integrative Therapeutics is the “Doctors Only” label	Enzymatic Therapy is the “Health Food Store” label	Vitaline under the “Vitaline Formulas” Label is the same product

THESE ARE ALL THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT That Is Used In The NIH Studies
All are made by Vitaline and given different labels.

Product # N313 Vitaline (60 chewable wafers 300 mg With Vitamin E)97.00

Vitaline, Vitamin E, and Vitamin E safety:

Some people (including some doctors) have a mistaken fear of Vitamin E, believing that “too much is dangerous.”

We have been unable to find any evidence in medical or scientific literature of any danger from taking large doses of Vitamin E. The National Institutes for Health (NIH) a US government authority places the maximum daily intake of Vitamin E at 1500 IU for healthy adults.

High intake of Vitamin E intake does tend to “thin” the blood, affecting coagulation by inhibiting platelet aggregation. People using antigoagulants or who bleed too easily may wish to discuss the use of Vitamin E with theri doctor.It has also been reported that Vitamin E in high doses may block the action of Vitamin K which is known as “the clotting factor.”

According to the label information and the Enzymatic Therapy website:

Vitaline® CoQ10 – 300 mg WITH Vitamin E contains 300 IU Vitamin E per chewable tab.

Vitaline® CoQ10 – 400 mg WITH Vitamin E contains 200 IU Vitamin E per chewable tab.

In order to achieve the daily intake of Vitamin E that you or your health care provider wish you to have you can either use a different tablet strength, either 300 or 400 mg to achieve 1200mg per day or mix your intake between Vitaline WITH and Vitaline WITHOUT Vitamin E to achieve your preferred daily intake of Vitamin E.

Vitaline 300 mg WITH Vitamin E (Maple Nut flavor)
Serving Size: 4 Chewable wafers	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	35
Calories from fat	10
Total fat	1.5 gm	2 %**
Total Carbohydrate	5 gm	2 %**
Sugars	5 gm	*
Natural Coenzyme Q10 (trans-CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10)	1.2 gm	*
Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)	1200 IU	4000 %
This product does not contain all colors used are from natural sources artificial flavoring corn dairy products gluten ingredients of animal origin preservatives salt soy sucrose wheat yeast Notes If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Manufactured by a Drug GMP audited facility. Based on 2000 calorie diet. Other Ingredients** dextrose, fructose, silicon dioxide, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed), natural vanilla flavor, magnesium stearate, and natural maple nut flavor.

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Vitaline Co-Q10 400 mg 90 chewable wafers With Vit. E

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Super-Energizer and Potent Antioxidant

CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant beneficial for:

Heart Disease (angina, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction (1-18)
High Blood Pressure (1,3,4,14, 53, 55)
Neurological disease (Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s) (19-37)
Immune deficiency and AIDS (40-45,52)
Periodontal disease (38-39)
Cancer (40, 44-49)
Chemotherapy side-effects (50-52)
Diabetes (53-56)
Muscular dystrophy (57-58)
fatigue / chronic fatigue / fibromyalgia (59-61)
migraine headache (62-63)
enhancing athletic performance (64-68)
male infertility (69-73)

CoQ10 is produced by the body, but age, nutrient deficiencies, disease and some medications can lower the body’s CoQ10 levels. Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) deplete CoQ10. (15,54,74-77)

Studies have shown that the oil-preserved form is up to 3 times better absorbed than other forms. (78-80)

CoQ10 and it’s use in CHF (Congestive Heart Failure):

Suggested dose:

50-100 mg per day for health maintenance and anti-aging / longevity programs.

200 to 400 mg per day for heart problems, cancer, weight loss programs and other indications.

Studies performed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using Vitaline ™ brand CoQ10, have used 300-400 mg (or more under medical direction) per day.

Each Capsule contains:

50 or 100 mg capsules are Wellness Club brand oil-preserved CoQ10 in easy to swallow gel Caps with Vitamin E & Beta carotene as natural preservatives.

300 and 400mg tablets are Vitaline/Integrative Therapeutics chewable wafers, the exact formulas used in the NIH Parkinson’s trials.

Vitaline CoQ10

Vitaline brand CoQ10 is THE CoQ10 that has been the subject of NIH studies and a recent trial showing its potential value in Parkinson’s patients.

Co10 has been shown to be potentially helpful for:

neurological health
cardiovascular health
anti-aging and longevity

NOTE: Vitaline® brand CoQ10 is available under several different labels.

Integrative Therapeutics is the “Doctors Only” label	Enzymatic Therapy is the “Health Food Store” label	Vitaline under the “Vitaline Formulas” Label is the same product

THESE ARE ALL THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT That Is Used In The NIH Studies
All are made by Vitaline and given different labels.

Product # N314 Vitaline (90 chewable wafers 400 mg With Vitamin E)197.00

Vitaline, Vitamin E, and Vitamin E safety:

Some people (including some doctors) have a mistaken fear of Vitamin E, believing that “too much is dangerous.”

According to the label information and the Enzymatic Therapy website:

Vitaline® CoQ10 – 300 mg WITH Vitamin E contains 300 IU Vitamin E per chewable tab.

Vitaline® CoQ10 – 400 mg WITH Vitamin E contains 200 IU Vitamin E per chewable tab.

Vitaline 400 mg WITH Vitamin E (Orange flavor)
Serving Size: 3 Chewable wafers	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	35
Calories from fat	15
Total fat	1.5 gm	2 %**
Total Carbohydrate	5 gm	2 %**
Sugars	5 gm	*
Natural Coenzyme Q10 (trans-CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10)	1.2 gm	*
Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)	600 IU	2000 %
This product does not contain all colors used are from natural sources artificial flavoring corn dairy products gluten ingredients of animal origin preservatives salt soy sucrose wheat yeast Notes If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Manufactured by a Drug GMP audited facility. Based on 2000 calorie diet. Other Ingredients** dextrose, fructose, silicon dioxide, hydrogenated vegetable oil, natural flavor, citric acid, and magnesium stearate.

References:

Fertility Restore CoQ10 100mg (60 softgel caps)

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Super-Energizer and Potent Antioxidant

CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant beneficial for:

Heart Disease (angina, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction (1-18)
High Blood Pressure (1,3,4,14, 53, 55)
Neurological disease (Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s) (19-37)
Immune deficiency and AIDS (40-45,52)
Periodontal disease (38-39)
Cancer (40, 44-49)
Chemotherapy side-effects (50-52)
Diabetes (53-56)
Muscular dystrophy (57-58)
fatigue / chronic fatigue / fibromyalgia (59-61)
migraine headache (62-63)
enhancing athletic performance (64-68)
male infertility (69-73)

CoQ10 is produced by the body, but age, nutrient deficiencies, disease and some medications can lower the body’s CoQ10 levels. Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) deplete CoQ10. (15,54,74-77)

Studies have shown that the oil-preserved form is up to 3 times better absorbed than other forms. (78-80)

CoQ10 and it’s use in CHF (Congestive Heart Failure):

Suggested dose:

50-100 mg per day for health maintenance and anti-aging / longevity programs.

200 to 400 mg per day for heart problems, cancer, weight loss programs and other indications.

Studies performed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using Vitaline ™ brand CoQ10, have used 300-400 mg (or more under medical direction) per day.

Each Capsule contains:

50 or 100 mg capsules are Wellness Club brand oil-preserved CoQ10 in easy to swallow gel Caps with Vitamin E & Beta carotene as natural preservatives.

300 and 400mg tablets are Vitaline/Integrative Therapeutics chewable wafers, the exact formulas used in the NIH Parkinson’s trials.

Product # 134 Wellness Club CoQ10 (60 softgel Caps 50 mg) 35.95

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Vitaline CoQ10

Vitaline brand CoQ10 is THE CoQ10 that has been the subject of NIH studies and a recent trial showing its potential value in Parkinson’s patients.

Co10 has been shown to be potentially helpful for:

neurological health
cardiovascular health
anti-aging and longevity

NOTE: Vitaline® brand CoQ10 is available under several different labels.
Integrative Therapeutics is the “Doctors Only” label	Enzymatic Therapy is the “Health Food Store” label	Vitaline under the “Vitaline Formulas” Label is the same product

THESE ARE ALL THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT That Is Used In The NIH Studies
All are made by Vitaline and given different labels.

Product # N313 Vitaline (60 chewable wafers 300 mg With Vitamin E)97.00

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Product # N334 Vitaline (60 chewable wafers 300 mg WITHOUT Vit. E)97.00

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Product # N314 Vitaline (90 chewable wafers 400 mg With Vitamin E)197.00

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Vitaline, Vitamin E, and Vitamin E safety:

Some people (including some doctors) have a mistaken fear of Vitamin E, believing that “too much is dangerous.”

According to the label information and the Enzymatic Therapy website:

Vitaline® CoQ10 – 300 mg WITH Vitamin E contains 300 IU Vitamin E per chewable tab.

Vitaline® CoQ10 – 400 mg WITH Vitamin E contains 200 IU Vitamin E per chewable tab.

Vitaline 400 mg WITHOUT Vitamin E (Cherry-Vanilla flavor)
Serving Size: 3 Chewable wafers	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	35
Calories from fat	15
Total fat	1.5 gm	2%**
Total Carbohydrate	5 gm	2%**
Sugars	5 gm	*
Natural Coenzyme Q10 (trans-CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10)	1.2 gm	*
This product does not contain all colors used are from natural sources artificial flavoring corn dairy products gluten ingredients of animal origin preservatives salt soy sucrose wheat yeast Notes If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Manufactured by a Drug GMP audited facility. Based on 2000 calorie diet. Other Ingredients** fructose, dextrose, beet juice color, silicon dioxide, natural flavors, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, and malic acid.

Vitaline 400 mg WITH Vitamin E (Orange flavor)
Serving Size: 3 Chewable wafers	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	35
Calories from fat	15
Total fat	1.5 gm	2 %**
Total Carbohydrate	5 gm	2 %**
Sugars	5 gm	*
Natural Coenzyme Q10 (trans-CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10)	1.2 gm	*
Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)	600 IU	2000 %
This product does not contain all colors used are from natural sources artificial flavoring corn dairy products gluten ingredients of animal origin preservatives salt soy sucrose wheat yeast Notes If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Manufactured by a Drug GMP audited facility. Based on 2000 calorie diet. Other Ingredients** dextrose, fructose, silicon dioxide, hydrogenated vegetable oil, natural flavor, citric acid, and magnesium stearate.

Vitaline 300 mg WITH Vitamin E (Maple Nut flavor)
Serving Size: 4 Chewable wafers	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	35
Calories from fat	10
Total fat	1.5 gm	2 %**
Total Carbohydrate	5 gm	2 %**
Sugars	5 gm	*
Natural Coenzyme Q10 (trans-CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10)	1.2 gm	*
Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)	1200 IU	4000 %
This product does not contain all colors used are from natural sources artificial flavoring corn dairy products gluten ingredients of animal origin preservatives salt soy sucrose wheat yeast Notes If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Manufactured by a Drug GMP audited facility. Based on 2000 calorie diet. Other Ingredients** dextrose, fructose, silicon dioxide, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed), natural vanilla flavor, magnesium stearate, and natural maple nut flavor.

Vitaline 300 mg WITHOUT Vitamin E (Maple Nutflavor)
Serving Size: 4 Chewable wafers	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	35
Calories from fat	15
Total fat	1.5 gm	2%**
Total Carbohydrate	3 gm	2%**
Sugars	3 gm	*
Natural Coenzyme Q10 (trans-CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10)	1.2 gm	*
This product does not contain all colors used are from natural sources artificial flavoring corn dairy products gluten ingredients of animal origin preservatives salt soy sucrose wheat yeast Notes If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Manufactured by a Drug GMP audited facility. Based on 2000 calorie diet. Other Ingredients** dextrose, fructose, cellulose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, silicon dioxide, natural vanilla flavor, magnesium stearate, sodium caseinate (milk), and natural maple nut flavor.

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INFECTION

Natural Support Strategies To Combat Infections

Infections are caused by various organisms (bacteria, viruses, yeasts and other microbes) that establish residence within the body. Infection can occur in nearly any tissue. While severe infections may require antibiotics or other drugs, most infections can be relieved by stimulating the body’s immune system. Viral and other infections are often self-limited (meaning they will go away on their own), but these types of infections can be shortened by correct immune stimulation.

Antibiotics are WORTHLESS against viral infections, and the overuse and misuse of antibiotics has greatly decreased their effectiveness by causing resistant strains of bacteria.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

Drink plenty of clear liquids, especially water, herb teas, and vegetable broths and soups during any infection. Avoid sugars and fruit juices which suppress immune function.
If the infection is generalized (such as a cold, flu, bronchitis), bed rest is preferable.

PRIMARY SUPPORT

Begin the Acute Immune Protocol immediately!
Buffered Vitamin C: 1,000 mg every hour, or to bowel tolerance. Buffered vitamin C is preferable when high doses are taken to avoid acidity.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

For infections of every type:

Fresh garlic: 1-3 cloves per day, taken as close to raw as possible. (Add to soups or broths at the very end of cooking to preserve antimicrobial effects).
Refer to Immune Enhancing recommendations, page 9 of your Holistic Health Handbook, if infections are chronic or recurrent.
Rule outfood allergies if infections are chronic or recurrent.

For respiratory infections

See recommendations under Colds and Flu and Bronchitis/Pneumonia.

For dental infections

Activated charcoal: make into a “mini poultice” and hold against infected tooth.

Other skin infections (except fungal infection)

Activated charcoal poultices applied topically.

Skin fungal infections:

Essential oil of Tea Tree, applied topically.

Ingrown Toenails, and General Toenail Care.

Some notes from my experience: By Nurse Mark

Ingrown toenails are a common problem, affecting many Americans. At best they are painful, unsightly, and annoying, and at worst they can cause dangerous infections. Most commonly affected are the big toes.

Most problems can be prevented by careful trimming of the toenails themselves. Many people tend to trim toenails far too short. Commonly recommended toenail clippers make it easy to do this if they are not used with great care. I prefer to use a pair of large bandage scissors, as pictured here. (I have also had patients use EMT shears and even tinsnips with good success!) They are about 7 inches overall, and give great control when used for nail trimming. It is important to note that you should never try to cut hard, dry nails – they will splinter and break! Always soak nails to soften them before cutting, no matter what tool you use. A perfect time for nail trimming is immediately after a bath or soak in a spa or hot tub. (Which is a perfect reason for a nice, relaxing soak – in case you needed an “excuse” to pamper yourself!)

Toenails must always be trimmed straight across – never rounded to match the shape or curve of the end of the toe. To trim toenails with curved corners is an invitation to trouble! Here is a simple drawing to show what a healthy, nicely trimmed toenail might look like – notice that the corners are fairly square, and extend out nearly to the edge of the toe. They can be carefully filed a little bit round to keep them from being sharp and catching on things, and the toenail itself is just a little shorter than the edge of the toe, to keep it from wearing holes in socks.

Longer is better, in most cases. As you can see on this drawing, an end view of the toe, the nail should lie fairly flat on the toe – especially at the outer edges.

I often see toenails that have been trimmed ‘way too short, and rounded – like this drawing: This is a toenail that is just begging to become ingrown – the corners are very round, and this nail is at great risk for curving downward into the toe, as shown in this end view drawing:
It is also trimmed back too far, and this makes the problem worse. This is likely to become a very painful toe!

So, what to do? How can painful ingrown toenails be corrected? Your podiatrist will likely want to have you coming in for visits and trimming frequently – that’s how he stays in business! He may also recommend having the toenail removed, or surgically altered. This is a very serious business, and should only be considered as a very last resort – there are many potential complications to this procedure. It is possible to correct ingrown toenails yourself, at home. Once corrected, they are fairly easy to keep in good shape.

Start out by soaking your feet, in a solution of Epsom salts, for at least 15 to 20 minutes, or until the skin of your toes begins to “prune” and the nails have softened. This is a “must do” before any sort of care is done to toenails! Now, if a trimming is all that is needed, is the time to trim. If you are dealing with a toenail that has become ingrown, it should be soft enough to be flexible – this is the time to insert a small cotton “pledget” (this is just a small piece of cotton that has been rolled or twisted into a cylinder, about the size of a large grain of rice) under the corner or edge of the nail that is pressing into the flesh of your toe. This may be a little tender at first, but getting that nail up and out of there will soon have the toe feeling better! Here is what a toenail with cotton pledgets under both corners might look like and another drawing looking at the end of the toe to show how we want the corners to be elevated: This may take some time and patience to achieve, and you should probably plan on doing foot soaks and replacing the cotton at least twice or three times daily, especially at first, until the problem is corrected. This will persuade the toenail to grow straighter, and allow the tissues to heal where the ingrown portion has until now caused problems.

Now that you have the toenail elevated up and out of the flesh of your toe and feeling much better, it is time to concentrate on keeping this from happening again. The first thing to do is to let the toenail grow out! You want to be sure that you are trimming the toenail long, as is shown in this diagram: Note that the nail has been allowed to grow out to the very edge of the toe, which means that the corners simply cannot dig into the sides of the toe. This is the perfect length for “retraining” toenails to grow without curving into the toe. It is also, unfortunately, a perfect length for putting runs in stockings and holes in socks – so, why not go barefoot or in open-toe shoes or sandals as much as possible? Your feet will thank you for the “fresh air and sunshine treatment”! Once you have the toenail growing normally again, you will want to trim it back a little, as was shown in the first diagram. Just remember – longer is better – not too short, and keep those corners squared, not rounded. Never trim dry or hard toenails – soak them first to keep them from cracking or splintering! Besides, that foot soak just feels good doesn’t it!

Now, what about some other common nail problems? Fungal growths can cause thickened, discolored, misshapen nails that can easily become ingrown. This can be corrected! Frequent foot soaks and careful trimming is a good start, keeping the feet dry and clean is imperative, and regular application of anti fungal and anti microbial Tea Tree Oil will quickly clear this unsightly problem up. Remember, if you must wear closed boots or shoes, there is fungus in them as well – you will re-introduce it each time you put on your footwear! Shoes and boots must be disinfected – there are sprays available for this, or you can simply leave your shoes and boots out in the fresh air and sunshine, opened up as completely as possible, and let Mother Nature disinfect them. Never wear the same pair of boots or shoes two days in a row! While you are at it, remember to spend as much time barefoot or in sandals as possible – fresh air and sunshine are the worst enemy of most fungus. Think now, where do mushrooms (fungus) grow? Where it is warm and moist and dark – just like the inside of your shoe!

If you have developed ingrown toenails and they have become infected – they will be reddened, painful and may discharge pus if they are infected – you will want to do your Epsom salts soaks 2 to 3 (or more) times daily, then dry the area with a clean cloth or tissue, and apply some 3% hydrogen peroxide (full strength). Let this bubble and work for a few minutes, dry well, and then apply Tea Tree Oil, which is antimicrobial. Then you can continue with the rest of the treatment to lift the offending part of the nail and reshape it, as outlined above. You may also want to take Garlic – it is nature’s antibiotic – and of course, Bromelain is most useful in any infective process because it reduces pain, inflammation, and swelling and therefore promotes healing. Remember though, when used this way, Bromelain should be taken between meals. Taken with meals it functions as a digestive aid but is less effective as an anti-inflammatory analgesic.

Keeping your feet and nails in good shape also requires that the rest of you is in good shape – well nourished, and with a healthy immune system to allow you to resist infections by bacteria or fungus. Your program should include Maxi Multi multiple vitamins, Maxi Greens for phytonutrients and antioxidants, and if your immune system is compromised in any way, Dr. Myatt’s immune formulas as set out in the Acute Immune Protocol. Regular exercise is important for maintaining good peripheral circulation, which is necessary for healthy nail growth. Some supplements to consider for improving circulation include Ginkgo Biloba and Niacin. Deficiencies of essential fatty acids can contribute to dry, hard nails – consider supplementing with Flax oil or Fish oil (Max-EPA) to ensure that you are getting enough Omega 3 EFA’s in your diet. Consider also adding some gelatin to your diet – this can easily be added to your daily SuperShake and will help to strengthen nails as well as improving joint function.

Those of you who may be diabetic can benefit from all these recommendations as well – but you need to be extremely careful when working with your feet if you have any impairment to your circulation or to the sensation in your feet (this is know as “peripheral neuropathy” and can happen in poorly controlled diabetics.) In addition to the measures outlined in Dr. Myatt’s discussion of Diabetes, you should strongly consider consulting with Dr. Myatt about your diabetes and how it may be affecting your feet and nails as well as your general health and other organ systems. Dr. Myatt has an enviable record of success in treating, and even curing diabetes.

Until next time,

Cheers,

“Nurse Mark”
Mark Ziemann RN

HEALTH APPRAISAL

Health – COMPREHENSIVE

NAME _____________________________________________________ DATE _________________

CIRCLE the number which best describes the frequency of your symptoms. If you do not know the answer to the question, leave it blank. When you are finished, please add the number of points in each section and enter the number in the Total Points box. The points for YES is the number inside the parenthesis ( ).

(0) never or rarely (1) twice a week or less (2) Three to six times a week (3) daily

PART I

Section A 1. Indigestion 0 1 2 3 2. Excessive belching, burping and/or bloating 0 1 2 3 3. Gas immediately following a meal 0 1 2 3 4. Sense of fullness during and after meals 0 1 2 3 5. Poor appetite, disinterest in food 0 1 2 3 6. Offensive breath 0 1 2 3 7. Bad taste in mouth 0 1 2 3 8. Partial loss of taste of smell 0 1 2 3 9. Difficult bowel movements 0 1 2 3 10. Difficulty swallowing 0 1 2 3 11. Unintentional weight loss N Y(5) 12. History of anemia, unresponsive to iron N Y(5) 13. Vegetarian (no eggs, dairy) N Y(3) 14. Picky eater N Y(3) 15. Spoon shaped nails N Y(3) 16. Sores in corner of mouth N Y(3) 17. Smooth tongue N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section C 1. Stomach pain, burning, aching 1-4 hrs. after eating 0 1 2 3 2. Feeling hungry an hour or two after eating 0 1 2 3 3. Strong emotions, thought, smell of food aggravates stomach 0 1 2 3 4. Heartburn, especially when lying down or bending forward 0 1 2 3 5. Heartburn due to spicy and fatty foods, chocolate, peppers, citrus, alcohol, caffeine 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty or pain when swallowing 0 1 2 3 7. Chest pain, difficulty breathing, lung infections 0 1 2 3 8. Constipation, difficult bowel movements 0 1 2 3 9. Black, lorry stool 0 1 2 3 10. Unexplained weight gain N Y(5) 11. Temporary relief from antacids, carbonated beverages, cream/milk/food N Y(5) 12. Digestive problems subside with rest and relaxation N Y(5) Total Points __________ Section B 1. Indigestion and fullness lasts 2-4 hours after eating 0 1 2 3 2. Pain, tenderness, soreness on left side under rib cage 0 1 2 3 3. Bloated 0 1 2 3 4. Excessive passage of gas 0 1 2 3 5. Abdominal cramps, aches 0 1 2 3 6. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 7. Dry, flaky skin, dry brittle hair 0 1 2 3 8. Difficulty gaining weight 0 1 2 3 9. Weakness and fatigue 0 1 2 3 10. Specific foods/beverages aggravate indigestion 0 1 2 3 11. Roughage and fiber causes constipation 0 1 2 3 12. Three or more large bowel movements daily 0 1 2 3 13. Alternating constipation and diarrhea 0 1 2 3 14. Stool poorly formed 0 1 2 3 15. Stool – undigested food 0 1 2 3 16. Stool – greasy, shiny 0 1 2 3 17. Stool yellowish, foul smelling 0 1 2 3 18. Mucus in stool 0 1 2 3 19. Black stool 0 1 2 3 20. Rectal spasms 0 1 2 3 21. Dark urine 0 1 2 3 22. Bone and back pain 0 1 2 3 23. Pounding heart 0 1 2 3 24. Iron deficiency anemia 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________

Section D 1. Lower abdominal pain, cramping and/or spasms 0 1 2 3 2. Lower abdominal pain relief by passing stool or gas 0 1 2 3 3. Raw fruits, vegetables and stress aggravate bowel pain 0 1 2 3 4. Diarrhea (loose watery stool) 0 1 2 3 5. More than three bowel movements daily 0 1 2 3 6. Excessive gas and bloating 0 1 2 3 7. Painful, difficult, straining during bowel movements 0 1 2 3 8. Hard, dry or small stool 0 1 2 3 9. Extremely narrow stools, thin stool 0 1 2 3 10. Alternating diarrhea / constipation 0 1 2 3 11. Mucus and pus in stool 0 1 2 3 12. Feeling that bowels do not empty completely 0 1 2 3 13. Rectal pain or cramps 0 1 2 3 14. Bright red blood following bowel movement 0 1 2 3 15. Anal itching 0 1 2 3 16. Irritable, moody 0 1 2 3 17. Rash under breast, armpit, around navel or groin area N Y(5) 18. Feel ill in damp, moldy settings or rainy weather N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART II

Section A 1. Moderate to severe pain under right side of rib cage 0 1 2 3 2. Abdominal pain worse with deep breathing 0 1 2 3 3. Bitter fluid repeats after eating 0 1 2 3 4. Bloated, full feeling 0 1 2 3 5. Belching, heartburn, gas 0 1 2 3 6. Fatty foods cause indigestion 0 1 2 3 7. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 8. Feel restless, agitated, angry 0 1 2 3 9. Unexplained itchy skin worse at night 0 1 2 3 10. Yellowish cast to skin, eyes 0 1 2 3 11. Stool color alternates from clay colored to normal brown 0 1 2 3 12. General feeling of poor health 0 1 2 3 13. Fatigue, weakness, exhaustion 0 1 2 3 14. Unable to concentrate, irritable, confused 0 1 2 3 15. Aching muscles 0 1 2 3 16. Trembling hands 0 1 2 3 17. Weight gain due to water retention 0 1 2 3 18. Swollen feet and or legs 0 1 2 3 19. Bleeding tendencies in gums, nose 0 1 2 3 20. Loss of chest and armpit hair 0 1 2 3 21. Reddened skin, especially palms 0 1 2 3 22. Dark urine, diminished flow 0 1 2 3 23. Dry, flaky skin and/or hair N Y(3) 24. Loss of appetite and weight N Y(3) 25. Easy bruising N Y(3) 26. Thinning of pubic hair N Y(3) 27. Feeling of extreme dryness N Y(3) 28. Loss of skin elasticity N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B 1. Tired, sluggish 0 1 2 3 2. Feel cold, hands, feet, all over 0 1 2 3 3. Tight sensation in neck 0 1 2 3 4. Difficult, infrequent bowel movements 0 1 2 3 5. Dryness, discoloration skin, hair 0 1 2 3 6. Thick, brittle nails 0 1 2 3 7. Puffy face, hands and feet 0 1 2 3 8. Swollen upper eyelids 0 1 2 3 9. Eyeballs move involuntarily 0 1 2 3 10. Muscles weak, cramp, and/or tremble 0 1 2 3 11. Slow mental processes, forgetfulness 0 1 2 3 12. Slow heart beats 0 1 2 3 13. Abdominal swelling 0 1 2 3 14. Unsteady gait, movements 0 1 2 3 15. Lack of interest in sex 0 1 2 3 16. Weight gain easily N Y(5) 17. Swelling of the neck N Y(5) 18. Outer third of eyebrow thins N Y(3) 19. Thinning hair on scalp, face and genitals N Y(3) 20. Loss of appetite N Y(3) 21. Premenstrual tension N Y(3) 22. Infertility N Y(3) 23. Excessive menstrual bleeding N Y(3) 24. Absence of periods N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART III

Section A 1. Progressive, mild fatigue after exertion or stress 0 1 2 3 2. General weakness 0 1 2 3 3. Blurred vision, dizzy when rising 0 1 2 3 4. Depression 0 1 2 3 5. Rapid mood swings 0 1 2 3 6. Irritable 0 1 2 3 7. Dark circles under the eyes 0 1 2 3 8. Abdominal pain, indigestion 0 1 2 3 9. Bouts of nausea, vomiting 0 1 2 3 10. Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 11. Blotchy skin (white patches) 0 1 2 3 12. Craving for salty foods 0 1 2 3 13. Decreased appetites N Y(3) 14. Gradual weight loss N Y(3) 15. Tan skin, no sun N Y(3) 16. Gradual loss of body hair N Y(3) 17. Black freckles on upper forehead, face, neck N Y(3) 18. Sensitive to minor changes in weather and surroundings N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Catch colds easily 0 1 2 3 2. Infections – eye, ears, nose throat, lungs, skin 0 1 2 3 3. Diarrhea 0 1 2 3 4. Puffy face 0 1 2 3 5. Dark areas on cheeks, under eyes 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty seeing at night 0 1 2 3 7. Eyes tear, burn, discharge 0 1 2 3 8. Ears, continuously drain 0 1 2 3 9. Nasal congestion or discharge thick, yellow, green 0 1 2 3 10. Sore throat or post-nasal drip 0 1 2 3 11. Cough with mucus 0 1 2 3 12. Inflamed or bleeding gums 0 1 2 3 13. Cold sores, fever blisters 0 1 2 3 14. Gums swelling, bleeding 0 1 2 3 15. Unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds in last three months N Y(3) 16. Lack of appetite N Y(3)

Section B (continued) 17. Nail discolorations N Y(3) 18. Bumpy skin on back or arms N Y(3) 19. Wounds heal slowly N Y(3) 20. Hair is easily plucked out or falls out, grows slow N Y(3) 21. Lips are red and swollen N Y(3) 22. Tongue is red, swollen, raw looking N Y(3) 23. Impaired taste and smell N Y(3) 24. Neck, armpit groin swelling N Y(5) Total Points __________

Section C

1. Muscles fatigue quickly 0 1 2 3 2. Moody, irritable, tired 0 1 2 3 3. Severe fatigue 0 1 2 3 4. Severe joint pain, redness, swelling 0 1 2 3 5. Chronic pain, stiffness througout body 0 1 2 3 6. Migraine headaches 0 1 2 3 7. Specific food(s) worsen pain, inflamation, stiffness 0 1 2 3 8. Sensitive to light (skin or ees) 0 1 2 3 9. Dark circles under eyes 0 1 2 3 10. Swollen-looking face or body 0 1 2 3 11. Localized or general itching – eyes, ears, throat, nose, skin 0 1 2 3 12. Clear, wattery discharge from nose, eyes 0 1 2 3 13. Extreme dryness of eyes, nasal passages, mouth 0 1 2 3 14. Sneezing 0 1 2 3 15. Cough or wheezing 0 1 2 3 16. Moldy, damp environments trigger sickness 0 1 2 3 17. Post nasal drip with certain foods 0 1 2 3 18. Heart palpitations after eating certain foods 0 1 2 3 19. Weight loss, muscle weakness N Y(3) 20. Scalp hair falls out easily in clumps N Y(3) 21. Hair loss, entire body N Y(5) 22. Easy bruising N Y(3) 23. Nails -loosened, pitted, discolored N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART IV

Section A 1. Sense of being overly tired 0 1 2 3 2. Prolonged recovery after exercise 0 1 2 3 3. Coldness especially in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 4. Difficulty breathing on exertion, palpitations 0 1 2 3 5. Headache, dizziness, spots before eyes 0 1 2 3 6. Irritable 0 1 2 3 7. Forgetful, poor concentration 0 1 2 3 8. Mild yellowing of eyes or skin 0 1 2 3 9. Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 10. Susceptible to infections 0 1 2 3 11. Jaundice and dark urine 0 1 2 3 12. Black stool (no iron supplements) 0 1 2 3 13. Unusual cravings for clay, dirt, ice 0 1 2 3 14. Fingernails are flattened, spoon shaped, brittle, thin 0 1 2 3 15. White patches on skin N Y(5) 16. Pale lips, gums, eyelids, nail beds N Y(3) 17. Red, sore tongue N Y(3) 18. Mouth, throat, rectum ulcers N Y(3) 19. Unusual bruising N Y(3) 20. Spontaneous bleeding – nose, mouth, gums, rectum or vagina N Y(3) 21. Small red dots under the skin N Y(5) 22. Sores in the corner of mouth N Y(3) 23. Smooth tongue N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Nosebleeds 0 1 2 3 2. Headache, typically in morning 0 1 2 3 3. Weakness, fatigue, nervous 0 1 2 3 4. Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 5. Dizziness, drowsiness 0 1 2 3 6. Blushing – no apparent cause 0 1 2 3 7. Numbness, tingling in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 8. Blurred vision 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________

Section C

1. Feel jittery 0 1 2 3 2. Heartburn that moves to neck, jaws, left shoulder and arm 0 1 2 3 3. First effort of the day causes pain around chest 0 1 2 3 4. Dizziness 0 1 2 3 5. Choking, smothering sensation 0 1 2 3 6. Exhaust with minor exertion 0 1 2 3

Section C (continued) 7. Heart pounds easily 0 1 2 3 8. Heavy sweating (no exertion) 0 1 2 3 9. Mild or severe chest pain 0 1 2 3 10. Difficulty catching breath especially during exercise 0 1 2 3 11. Wheezing or dry cough 0 1 2 3 12. Heart palpitations – slow, rapid or irregular 0 1 2 3 13. Swelling in feet, ankle, legs comes and goes 0 1 2 3 14. Veins on neck are prominent 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________

Section D

1. Fluid retention 0 1 2 3 2. Numbness, tingling, prickling sensation in hands, feet 0 1 2 3 3. Muscle pain in the calves or thighs when walking 0 1 2 3 4. Muscle pain at rest 0 1 2 3 5. Cold feet 0 1 2 3 6. Headaches 0 1 2 3 7. Dizziness, everything spins 0 1 2 3 8. Poor concentration 0 1 2 3 9. Slurred speech 0 1 2 3 10. Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 11. Brief moments of hearing loss 0 1 2 3 12. Nausea comes and goes quickly 0 1 2 3 13. Falling without known cause 0 1 2 3 14. Brief difficulty swallowing 0 1 2 3 15. Brief difficulty speaking 0 1 2 3 16. Stammering or twitching of tongue 0 1 2 3 17. Double vision 0 1 2 3 18. Difficulty understanding spoken or written word 0 1 2 3 19. Brief loss of muscular coordination 0 1 2 3 20. Inability to recognize persons or things that pass very quickly 0 1 2 3 21. Inability to feel pain or temperature usually on one side that disappears quickly 0 1 2 3 22. One leg or arm – shiny hairless skin N Y(5) 23. Discolored or blue toes N Y(5) 24. Open sores on feet and legs N Y(5) 25. Fingers and toes numb in response to cold weather even when protected. N Y(5) Total Points __________ PART V

Section A

Missing meals or fasting is associated with the following:

1. Sudden anxiety associated with hunger 0 1 2 3 2. Tingling sensation in hands 0 1 2 3 3. Palpitations 0 1 2 3 4. Feel shaker, jittery, tremors 0 1 2 3 5. Weakness 0 1 2 3 6. Profuse perspiration, clammy skin 0 1 2 3 7. Nightmares 0 1 2 3 8. Awoke from sleep restless 0 1 2 3 9. Agitated, easily upset, nervous 0 1 2 3 10. Poor memory, forgetful 0 1 2 3 11. Confusion, disoriented 0 1 2 3 12. Dizziness, feel faint 0 1 2 3 13. Feeling cold, numbness 0 1 2 3 14. Mild headache 0 1 2 3 15. Blurred or double vision 0 1 2 3 16. Lack of coordination 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________

Section B 1. Excessive, frequent urination 0 1 2 3 2. Increased thirst and appetite 0 1 2 3 3. Blurred vision, failing eyesight 0 1 2 3 4. Fatigue, drowsiness 0 1 2 3 5. Crave sweets, but eating sweets does not relieve craving 0 1 2 3 6. Feel hungry for air (can’t get enough) 0 1 2 3 7. Breath smells sweet 0 1 2 3 8. Depressed 0 1 2 3 9. Tingling, numbness, prickling sensation in extremities 0 1 2 3 10. Profuse sweating 0 1 2 3 11. Dribble after voiding 0 1 2 3 12. Impotency 0 1 2 3 13. Dizziness when standing from sitting position 0 1 2 3 14. Slurred speech 0 1 2 3 15. Unintentional weight loss 0 1 2 3 16. Reoccurring persistent infection bladder, skin, or gums 0 1 2 3 17. Boils and leg sores 0 1 2 3 18. Very slow wound healing 0 1 2 3 19. Excessive weight gain 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________ PART VI

1. Weakness and fatigue 0 1 2 3 2. Chest discomfort, pain 0 1 2 3 3. Sudden breathing difficulty 0 1 2 3 4. Shortness of breath 0 1 2 3 5. Shallow breathing 0 1 2 3 6. Noisy rattling sounds when breathing in or out 0 1 2 3 7. Cough – dry or moist 0 1 2 3 8. Rapid heartbeats 0 1 2 3 9. Excessive perspiration 0 1 2 3 10. Anxiety, restlessness 0 1 2 3 11. Consistent low-grade temperature (100-101°) 0 1 2 3 12. Bluish nails and lips 0 1 2 3

13. Post nasal drip 0 1 2 3 14. Sputum – thick, clear, yellow 0 1 2 3 15. Sputum – smells offensive 0 1 2 3 16. Bloody sputum 0 1 2 3 17. Bad breath 0 1 2 3 18. Wheezing 0 1 2 3 19. Loud snoring 0 1 2 3 20. Sleepy during day 0 1 2 3 21. Morning headache 0 1 2 3 22. Difficulty concentrating 0 1 2 3 23. Unexplained weight loss N Y(3) 24. Infections settle in lungs N Y(3) 25. Flu symptoms last longer than 5 days N Y(3) Total Points __________

PART VII

1. Retain fluid throughout body 0 1 2 3 2. Mild lower back pain 0 1 2 3 3. Frequent urge to urinate, but only small amounts pass 0 1 2 3 4. Interruption of urine stream 0 1 2 3 5. Excessive urination 0 1 2 3 6. Excessive urination at night 0 1 2 3 7. Burning when urinating 0 1 2 3 8. Frequent urination with urgency 0 1 2 3 9. Rarely need to urinate 0 1 2 3 10. Difficulty passing urine 0 1 2 3 11. Dripping after urination 0 1 2 3

12. Can’t hold urine 0 1 2 3 13. Bloody, cloudy and/or darkened urine 0 1 2 3 14. Strong smelling urine 0 1 2 3 15. Joint and muscle pain 0 1 2 3 16. Tingling in joints 0 1 2 3 17. Dark circles under eyes 0 1 2 3 18. Gray, blackish caste to skin 0 1 2 3 19. Back or leg pains associated with dripping after urination N Y(5) 20. Poor skin elasticity, dryness N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART VIII (Men Only)

Section A 1. Frequent or urgent need to urinate 0 1 2 3 2. Delayed, weak, or interrupted urinary stream 0 1 2 3 3. Pain or burning upon urination 0 1 2 3 4. Urge to urinate several times a night 0 1 2 3 5. Rose colored (bloody) urine 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty urinating 0 1 2 3 7. A sense of bladder fullness 0 1 2 3 8. Ejaculation causes pain 0 1 2 3 9. Blood in the semen 0 1 2 3 10. Lack of sex drive 0 1 2 3 11. Impotency 0 1 2 3 12. Pain or fatigue in the legs or back 0 1 2 3 13. Dripping after urination 0 1 2 3 14. Increased straining with small amounts of urine passed 0 1 2 3 15. Anemia N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B 1. Itchy patches around inner thigh and groin 0 1 2 3 2. Itching at night 0 1 2 3 3. Painful testicles 0 1 2 3 4. Difficulty attaining and/or maintaining an erection 0 1 2 3 5. Low sexual drive 0 1 2 3 6. Premature ejaculation 0 1 2 3 7. Low energy level or stamina 0 1 2 3 8. Inflammation of the head of penis N Y(5) 9. Genital and/or rectal rash or irritation N Y(5) 10. Distorted nail growth N Y(3) 11. Loss of pubic or armpit hair N Y(3) 12. Infertile N Y(3) 13. Low sperm count, low sperm motility N Y(3) 14. Unexplained weight gain N Y(3) 15. Testicles appear smaller N Y(3) 16. Development of breasts or nipple tenderness N Y(3) 17. Feeling of heaviness or hardness in testicle N Y(3) 18. Sparse beard or slow hair growth N Y(3) 19. Decreased body hair N Y(3) 20. Fine wrinkling in corner of mouth or around eyes N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART IX (Women Only)

Section A 1. Insomnia 0 1 2 3 2. Abdominal bloating 0 1 2 3 3. Breast tenderness, swelling 0 1 2 3 4. Breast lumps appear 0 1 2 3 5. Heart palpitations 0 1 2 3 6. Sweating and flushing 0 1 2 3 7. Depressed, irritable, nervous 0 1 2 3 8. Easy to anger, resentful 0 1 2 3 9. Easily overwhelmed 0 1 2 3 10. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 11. Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 12. Headache 0 1 2 3 13. Food cravings, binge eating 0 1 2 3 14. Back pain 0 1 2 3 15. Numbness, tingling in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 16. Clumsiness 0 1 2 3 17. Feeling hopeless, sad 0 1 2 3 18. Weight gain, water N Y(3) 19. Suicidal N Y(10) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Vaginal dryness, pain 0 1 2 3 2. Painful intercourse 0 1 2 3 3. Engorged breasts 0 1 2 3 4. Milk production (not nursing) 0 1 2 3 5. Disinterest in sex 0 1 2 3 6. Blurred vision 0 1 2 3 7. Headache 0 1 2 3 8. Acne and/or oily skin 0 1 2 3 9. Aggressive feelings 0 1 2 3 10. Overwhelming urges for sexual intercourse 0 1 2 3 11. Absence of menstrual flow for six or more months N Y(20) 12. Occasionally skip periods N Y(5) 13. Menstruation began after 16 years of age N Y(3) 14. Breasts shrinking N Y(5) 15. Thinning pubic and armpit hair N Y(5) 16. Unable to get pregnant N Y(10) 17. Miscarriage N Y(3) 18. Excess facial hair N Y(5) 19. Poor sense of smell N Y(3) 20. Monthly abdominal pain without bleeding N Y(5) Total Points __________

Section C

1. Painful intercourse 0 1 2 3 2. Menstrual type pain between menses 0 1 2 3 3. Irregular time intervals between periods N Y(5) 4. Extended menses greater than 32 days N Y(10) 5. Shortened menses (less than every 24 days) N Y(5) 6. Vaginal bleeding between periods N Y(10) 7. Vaginal discharge between periods N Y(5) 8. Pain during periods is getting progressively worse N Y(5)

Section C (continued) 9. Pain, cramps 0 1 2 3 10. Unusual fatigue, can’t work 0 1 2 3 11. Irritable and depressed 0 1 2 3 12. Constipation and/or diarrhea 0 1 2 3 13. Lower abdominal pain, bloating 0 1 2 3 14. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 15. Lower backache 0 1 2 3 16. Pelvic and/or rectal pressure 0 1 2 3 17. Urinary difficulties 0 1 2 3 18. Frequent urination N Y(5) 19. Scanty blood flow N Y(3) 20. Heavy blood flow N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section D

1. Lumps are painful, tender 0 1 2 3 2. Clear, gray or yellow vaginal discharge 0 1 2 3 3. Vaginal bleeding after sex or between periods 0 1 2 3 4. Burning or itching of the external genitalia 0 1 2 3 5. Urgent, painful urination 0 1 2 3 6. Lower abdominal or back pain 0 1 2 3 7. Heavy, watery and bloody vaginal discharge 0 1 2 3 8. Heavy menstrual flow 0 1 2 3 9. Pelvic cramps 0 1 2 3 10. Thin, scant white vaginal discharge 0 1 2 3 11. Greenish, yellow, or offensive discharge 0 1 2 3 12. Cheesy white discharge 0 1 2 3 13. Breast lumps or swelling N Y(10) 14. Lumps hurt just before period N Y(5) 15. Swelling under armpit N Y(5) 16. Change in breast size, shape N Y(10) 17. White or slightly bloody vaginal discharge, one week prior to period N Y(10) Total Points __________

Section E

1. Insomnia 0 1 2 3 2. Abdominal bloating 0 1 2 3 3. Breast tenderness, swelling 0 1 2 3 4. Breast lumps appear 0 1 2 3 5. Heart palpitations 0 1 2 3 6. Sweating and flushing 0 1 2 3 7. Depressed, irritable, nervous 0 1 2 3 8. Easy to anger, resentful 0 1 2 3 9. Easily overwhelmed 0 1 2 3 10. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 11. Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 12. Headache 0 1 2 3 13. Food cravings, binge eating 0 1 2 3 14. Back pain 0 1 2 3 15. Numbness, tingling in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 16. Clumsiness 0 1 2 3 17. Feeling hopeless, sad 0 1 2 3 18. Weight gain, water N Y(3) 19. Suicidal N Y(10) Total Points __________ PART X

Section A 1. Generalized bone tenderness and achiness 0 1 2 3 2. Localized bone pain 0 1 2 3 3. Bone deformity or swelling 0 1 2 3 4. Shins hurt during or after exercise 0 1 2 3 5. Low back or hip pain 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty sitting straight 0 1 2 3 7. Limp, walking difficulties 0 1 2 3 8. Crunching or cracking sounds when moving joints 0 1 2 3 9. Hands, feet, throat spasms or feel numb 0 1 2 3 10. Joint pain and stiffness – especially spine, hips, knees 0 1 2 3 11. Hearing loss, headaches, ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 12. Cavities N Y(5) 13. Tooth loss due to gum disease N Y(5) 14. Established bone loss N Y(10) 15. Calcium deposits N Y(5) 16. Spinal curvature N Y(10) 17. Recent loss of height N Y(10) 18. Bow legs N Y(5) 19. Stooped posture N Y(5) 20. Hump at base of neck N Y(5) 21. Irregular patches of increased pigmentation N Y(3) 22. Unexplained bone fracture N Y(10) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Muscle aches and pains 0 1 2 3 2. Muscle stiffness, tension 0 1 2 3 3. Specific points on body feel sore when presses 0 1 2 3 4. Headaches 0 1 2 3 5. Fatigue, tired, sluggish 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty sleeping 0 1 2 3 7. Feel unrefreshed upon awakening 0 1 2 3 8. Difficulty speaking, swallowing 0 1 2 3 9. Muscles cramp or spasm 0 1 2 3 10. Muscles twitch or tremble – eyelids, thumb, calf muscle 0 1 2 3 11. Irresistible urge to move legs 0 1 2 3 12. Legs move during sleep 0 1 2 3 13. Unpleasant crawling sensation inside calves, while lying down 0 1 2 3 14. Numbing, tingling sensation 0 1 2 3 15. Excessive joint mobility 0 1 2 3 16. Unable to fully straighten or extend legs and/or arms 0 1 2 3 17. Upper or lower back pain 0 1 2 3 18. Loss of muscle strength N Y(3) 19. Muscle loss, wasting N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section C

1. Joint stiffness, soreness, swelling 0 1 2 3 2. Red, swollen painful joints 0 1 2 3 3. Joint stiffness improves when resting, worsens with movement 0 1 2 3 4. Dry mouth 0 1 2 3 5. Dry painful eyes 0 1 2 3 6. Joint stiffness worsens with rest, improves with movement 0 1 2 3 7. Cracking joints 0 1 2 3 8. Limp 0 1 2 3 9. Shooting, aching, tingling pain down the back of leg 0 1 2 3

Section C (continued) 10. Joint pain involves one or a few joints 0 1 2 3 11. Joints hurt when moving or carrying weight 0 1 2 3 12. Limited range of motion 0 1 2 3 13. Difficulty standing up from sitting position 0 1 2 3 14. Walks slowly 0 1 2 3 15. Headache 0 1 2 3 16. Difficulty chewing food or opening mouth 0 1 2 3 17. Intermittent pain, ache on one side of head spreading to cheek, temple, lower jaw, ear neck and shoulder 0 1 2 3 18. Numbness, prickling, tingling sensation in the neck, shoulder and arms 0 1 2 3 19. Injure, strain, sprain easily 0 1 2 3 20. Discomfort or pain in neck, shoulder or arm 0 1 2 3 21. Involuntary muscle spasms 0 1 2 3 22. Deliberate movement with hands are difficult 0 1 2 3 23. Red painless skin lumps on elbows, knees, toes, ear, nose, back of scalp N Y(5) 24. Knobby overgrowths on the joints closest to the fingertips N Y(5) 25. Muscle loss around inflamed joint N Y(10) 26. Double jointed N Y(3) 27. One leg shorter than the other N Y(5) Total Points __________

Section D Neurological

1. Head feels heavy 0 1 2 3 2. Light headedness/fainting 0 1 2 3 3. Ringing/buzzing in ears 0 1 2 3 4. Trembling hands 0 1 2 3 5. Limbs feel too heavy to hold up 0 1 2 3 6. Loss of feeling in hands and/or feet (toes) 0 1 2 3 7. Tingling sensation followed by numbness, or pain begins in hands and feet and spreads toward the center of your body 0 1 2 3 8. Unsteady gait, lose balance 0 1 2 3 9. Muscles feel weak 0 1 2 3 10. Weak grip with spasm and arm weakness 0 1 2 3 11. Exhaustion on slightest effort 0 1 2 3 12. Need for 10-12 hours sleep 0 1 2 3 13. Muscular weakness begins in leg and moves upward 0 1 2 3 14. Difficulty walking, moving around, handling small objects 0 1 2 3 15. Nervous, anxious 0 1 2 3 16. Convulsions 0 1 2 3 17. Confused, forgetful 0 1 2 3 18. Slowed or slurred speech 0 1 2 3 19. Difficulty breathing 0 1 2 3 20. Blurred vision 0 1 2 3 21. Eyelids droop 0 1 2 3 22. Impaired hearing, eyesight, sense of touch smell taste N Y(10) 23. Accident prone – trip, stumble, feel clumsy N Y(5) Total Points __________ WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICATIONS ARE YOU TAKING [ ] Antacids
[ ] Cortisone/anti-inflammatory
[ ] Oral contraceptives
[ ] Antibiotic/antifungal
[ ] Heart medication
[ ] Radiation
[ ] Antidepressants
[ ] High blood pressure
[ ] Relaxant/sleeping pills
[ ] Anti-diabetic/insulin
[ ] Hormones
[ ] Thyroid medication
[ ] Asprin / Tylenol
[ ] Laxatives
[ ] Ulcer medication
[ ] Chemotherapy
[ ] Lithium

Other: _______________________________________________________________

Recreational drugs: _____________________________________________________

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU EAT, DRINK, OR USE

[ ] Alcohol
[ ] Cigarettes
[ ] Fried foods
[ ] Candy
[ ] Coffee
[ ] Luncheon meats
[ ] Carbonated beverages
[ ] Distilled water
[ ] Margarine
[ ] Chew tobacco
[ ] Fast food restaurants
[ ] Saccharine (Sweet & Low)

Vitamins/minerals (please list): _________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU

[ ] Are under excessive stress
[ ] Do not exercise regularly
[ ] Salt food without tasting
[ ] Are exposed to chemicals at work
[ ] Are exposed to cigarette smoke
[ ] Diet often

LIST YOUR “TOP” HEALTH SYMPTOM COMPLAINTS:

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS NOT COVERED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE?

____________________________________________________________________

FOOD ALLERGIES

Hidden Cause of Many Health Problems

Food allergies are inappropriate physical reactions to food. These may range from life-threatening anaphylactic reactions to subtle sensitivities that chronically challenge the immune system. Symptoms may include dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, diarrhea or irritable bowels, chronic infections, inflammation, and any of the diseases or symptoms listed below. These negative reactions to food are also called “food intolerance,” “food sensitivities,” or “toxic food reactions.”

Even some foods that are considered “good foods” may be a source of symptoms or disease if one has a personal allergy to same. The expression “One man’s meat is another man’s poison” accurately describes this phenomenon.

Diseases associated with food allergies include:

Acne, anxiety, arthritis, arrhythmia, asthma, autoimmune diseases, bedwetting, chronic and recurrent bladder infections, chronic bronchitis, canker sores, celiac disease, colitis, chronic diarrhea, depression, chronic ear infections (especially in children), eczema, edema, fatigue, gallbladder disease, gastritis, glaucoma, hay fever, headaches, hives, childhood hyperactivity, hypoglycemia, irritable bowel syndrome, irritability, insomnia, itching, kidney disease, malabsorption, mental confusion, migraines, mood disorder, overweight, personality changes, seizures, sinusitis, skin rash, chronic nasal congestion, chronic sinusitis, chronic infections in general, and others.

Symptoms associated with food allergies include:

Body Weight

Fluctuations in body weight
Weight loss (unintended)
weight gain (unintended)
Food cravings

Gastro-Intestinal

Abdominal pain
Bloating
Bowel disorders
Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatulence (Gas)
Gallbladder disease
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
Stomach cramping

Immune system

Chronic and/or recurrent infections
Yeast infection
Mouth ulcers
Mouth/lip swelling
Tissue swelling (edema)

Mental / Emotional

Anxiety, panic attacks
Autism
Behavioral problems
Concentration difficulty
Depression
Hyperactivity
Irritability
Learning disability
Lethargy
Mental confusion

Musculo-skeletal

Arthritis
Bone density loss (osteoporosis)
Joint pain/swelling
Muscular aches
Neck pain
Rheumatic pain

Nervous system

Blurred vision
Dizziness, poor co-ordination
Headache
Migraine
Poor memory
Sleeplessness

Nutritional deficiencies

Anemia
Failure to thrive (in children)
Iron deficiency
Mineral deficiency

Respiratory Tract

Asthma
Breathlessness
Bronchitis (chronic)
Cough (persistent)
Ear infections
Itchy nose
Nasal congestion
Post-nasal drip
Rhinitis
Runny nose
Sensitivity to chemicals
Sinusitis
Sneezing
Sore throat
Throat infections
Watering eyes
Wheezing

Reproductive Tract

Infertility
Menstrual disorders
Miscarriage
Vaginal itching, discharge
Thrush
Vaginal infection

Skin

Acne
Athlete’s Foot
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Eczema
Fungal nail infection
Fungal skin infection
Hives (Urticaria)
Itchy flaking skin
Itchy watery blisters
Jock itch
Psoriasis
Rashes
Tinea

Urinary Tract

Urinary tract infection (chronic or recurrent)

If you suffer from any of the above-listed diseases or symptoms and have not yet found a cure for your complaint, food allergy testing will certainly be worth your while.

The immune system has many different mechanisms that can cause a reaction to food. Food allergy symptoms may come on immediately OR up to four days after eating an offending food, so allergies are difficult to pinpoint by merely “observing” food reactions. A food allergy blood test can determine food allergies, sensitivities and “intolerances” and recommend a rotation diet to prevent these reactions.

Diet And Lifestyle Recommendations

An “elimination/challenge diet” can help determine food allergies, but such an avoidance diet is difficult for most people to do AND many offending foods can be “missed” through this method.

Food allergy testing using blood (a finger-stick which you can collect yourself) is accurate and can quickly pinpoint difficult-to-detect food allergies.

Primary Support

Maxi Multi: 3 caps, 3 times per day with meals. This daily “multiple” contains high potency antioxidants. If you use another formula, be sure to use only those that are hypoallergenic, since additives in vitamin supplements can cause reactions.
Omega 3 fatty acids:
Flax seed meal, 2 teaspoons per day with food
OR
Flax seed capsules: 2-4 caps, 3 times per day (target dose range: 6-12 caps per day)
OR
Flax seed oil: 1 tablespoon per day
OR
Max EPA (Omega-3 rich fish oil): 1-2 caps, 3 times per day with meals (target dose: 3-6 caps per day).

An imbalance of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acid ratios, common in the American diet, leads to hypersensitivity and excess inflammation. Increasing Omega-3 fatty acid intake decreases the tendency to inflammation and “hyper” immune reactions.

Similase: 1-2 caps, 3 times per day with meals. This digestive enzyme formula improves digestion and absorption of foods. It is known that incomplete protein digestion can trigger allergies, especially those that appear food-related.
Since a decrease of gastric acid production is a leading cause of food allergy in adults, a Gastric Acid Function Self-Test should be performed.

Additional Support

Vitamin C: 3,000 – 9,000 mg per day in divided doses (buffered vitamins C is best when taking higher doses). High dose vitamin C decreases histamine levels when taken over time.
Grape Seed Extract: 1 cap, 3 times per day with meals. (Target dose: 150-300mg daily). Grape seed extract acts as a natural anti-histamine with a more immediate effect than vitamin C. It is also a potent antioxidant.

Eye Drops From Hell®

Natural Support For Healthy Eyes

Dr. Myatt’s Comment:

Not for the timid, but for those who wish to make serious improvement in their eye health. Yes, it stings a bit at first due to increased circulation caused by cayenne! And it really helps improve the eyes: cataracts, dry eye syndrome, eye infections, tired eyes, declining vision.

Contains: Eyebright (Euphrasia), Chamomile (Matricaria), Golden seal (Hydrastis), Cayenne (capsicum).

Dose: Begin with one drop in an eye cup filled with distilled water or buffered saline solution. Rinse each eye. Gradually work up to as many as 12 drops in an eye cup of water.

This formula is Unavailable – thanks to increasingly restrictive FDA “protective” regulations.

Because we have had so many requests for this formula and it is no longer available ready-made we are providing you with the recipe so that you can make your own.

Please, follow this recipe very carefully – make no substitutions or changes to ingredients or amounts or ratios. Be sure that your ingredients are absolutely pure, fresh,and sterile. Be sure that all the equipment that you use to make thsi formula is absolutely sterile and that the bottle that you keep the product in is sterile. Remember, there is no preservative in this formula so store it carefully and discard it immediately if you should contaminate it in any way.

Remember – you will be using this formula in your eyes – don’t take chances!

Dr. Myatt’s Eye Drops From Hell:

Capsicum: .8%
Cineraria: .4%
Euphrasia 25%
Foeniculum 13%
Coptis 14.5%
Calendula succus 11.75%
Plantago 11.75%
Sterile water 22.75%.

Specific amounts of all these ingredients in ml or ounces or grams or drops will depend on the amount of solution that you are making. Double-check your math, be careful, and be safe.

Remember, you are making and using this formula at your own risk!

Detailed Directions For Using Eye Drops From Hell

You will need an eye cup. (Eye rinse cups can be obtained inexpensively at any pharmacy)

Fill the cup with distilled water. Begin by adding 3 drops of the Eye Drops From Hell.

Do Not use Eye Drops From Hell undiluted !

Rinse each eye. (It is not necessary to make a new solution for each eye unless you have an eye infection). Rinse both eyes in the freshly made solution. Discard – do not save leftover or extra mixed solution.

As you eyes become accustomed to the rinse, gradually increase the number of drops of Eye Drops From Hell that you use. You will eventually be able to work up to 12 drops per dose. Use morning and evening for best results. You may use more frequently if desired.

The drops will cause some mild stinging, especially at first. This is normal.

The cayenne in the formula enhances circulation to the eyes. Although your eyes may appear red just after use, they will then clear and be very white. Your eyes will feel good, too!

Remember — if you have a medical condition or eye disease, it is best to be under the care of a physician who can help you know what other healing measures to take.

Have fun with these drops! And Happy Healing!

Comprehensive Health Appraisal Form

HEALTH APPRAISAL – COMPREHENSIVE

NAME _____________________________________________________ DATE _________________

(0) never or rarely (1) twice a week or less (2) Three to six times a week (3) daily

PART I

Section A

1. Indigestion 0 1 2 3 2. Excessive belching, burping and/or bloating 0 1 2 3 3. Gas immediately following a meal 0 1 2 3 4. Sense of fullness during and after meals 0 1 2 3 5. Poor appetite, disinterest in food 0 1 2 3 6. Offensive breath 0 1 2 3 7. Bad taste in mouth 0 1 2 3 8. Partial loss of taste of smell 0 1 2 3 9. Difficult bowel movements 0 1 2 3 10. Difficulty swallowing 0 1 2 3 11. Unintentional weight loss N Y(5) 12. History of anemia, unresponsive to iron N Y(5) 13. Vegetarian (no eggs, dairy) N Y(3) 14. Picky eater N Y(3) 15. Spoon shaped nails N Y(3) 16. Sores in corner of mouth N Y(3) 17. Smooth tongue N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section C

1. Stomach pain, burning, aching 1-4 hrs. after eating 0 1 2 3 2. Feeling hungry an hour or two after eating 0 1 2 3 3. Strong emotions, thought, smell of food aggravates stomach 0 1 2 3 4. Heartburn, especially when lying down or bending forward 0 1 2 3 5. Heartburn due to spicy and fatty foods, chocolate, peppers, citrus, alcohol, caffeine 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty or pain when swallowing 0 1 2 3 7. Chest pain, difficulty breathing, lung infections 0 1 2 3 8. Constipation, difficult bowel movements 0 1 2 3 9. Black, lorry stool 0 1 2 3 10. Unexplained weight gain N Y(5) 11. Temporary relief from antacids, carbonated beverages, cream/milk/food N Y(5) 12. Digestive problems subside with rest and relaxation N Y(5) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Indigestion and fullness lasts 2-4 hours after eating 0 1 2 3 2. Pain, tenderness, soreness on left side under rib cage 0 1 2 3 3. Bloated 0 1 2 3 4. Excessive passage of gas 0 1 2 3 5. Abdominal cramps, aches 0 1 2 3 6. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 7. Dry, flaky skin, dry brittle hair 0 1 2 3 8. Difficulty gaining weight 0 1 2 3 9. Weakness and fatigue 0 1 2 3 10. Specific foods/beverages aggravate indigestion 0 1 2 3 11. Roughage and fiber causes constipation 0 1 2 3 12. Three or more large bowel movements daily 0 1 2 3 13. Alternating constipation and diarrhea 0 1 2 3 14. Stool poorly formed 0 1 2 3 15. Stool – undigested food 0 1 2 3 16. Stool – greasy, shiny 0 1 2 3 17. Stool yellowish, foul smelling 0 1 2 3 18. Mucus in stool 0 1 2 3 19. Black stool 0 1 2 3 20. Rectal spasms 0 1 2 3 21. Dark urine 0 1 2 3 22. Bone and back pain 0 1 2 3 23. Pounding heart 0 1 2 3 24. Iron deficiency anemia 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________

Section D

1. Lower abdominal pain, cramping and/or spasms 0 1 2 3 2. Lower abdominal pain relief by passing stool or gas 0 1 2 3 3. Raw fruits, vegetables and stress aggravate bowel pain 0 1 2 3 4. Diarrhea (loose watery stool) 0 1 2 3 5. More than three bowel movements daily 0 1 2 3 6. Excessive gas and bloating 0 1 2 3 7. Painful, difficult, straining during bowel movements 0 1 2 3 8. Hard, dry or small stool 0 1 2 3 9. Extremely narrow stools, thin stool 0 1 2 3 10. Alternating diarrhea / constipation 0 1 2 3 11. Mucus and pus in stool 0 1 2 3 12. Feeling that bowels do not empty completely 0 1 2 3 13. Rectal pain or cramps 0 1 2 3 14. Bright red blood following bowel movement 0 1 2 3 15. Anal itching 0 1 2 3 16. Irritable, moody 0 1 2 3 17. Rash under breast, armpit, around navel or groin area N Y(5) 18. Feel ill in damp, moldy settings or rainy weather N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART II

Section A

1. Moderate to severe pain under right side of rib cage 0 1 2 3 2. Abdominal pain worse with deep breathing 0 1 2 3 3. Bitter fluid repeats after eating 0 1 2 3 4. Bloated, full feeling 0 1 2 3 5. Belching, heartburn, gas 0 1 2 3 6. Fatty foods cause indigestion 0 1 2 3 7. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 8. Feel restless, agitated, angry 0 1 2 3 9. Unexplained itchy skin worse at night 0 1 2 3 10. Yellowish cast to skin, eyes 0 1 2 3 11. Stool color alternates from clay colored to normal brown 0 1 2 3 12. General feeling of poor health 0 1 2 3 13. Fatigue, weakness, exhaustion 0 1 2 3 14. Unable to concentrate, irritable, confused 0 1 2 3 15. Aching muscles 0 1 2 3 16. Trembling hands 0 1 2 3 17. Weight gain due to water retention 0 1 2 3 18. Swollen feet and or legs 0 1 2 3 19. Bleeding tendencies in gums, nose 0 1 2 3 20. Loss of chest and armpit hair 0 1 2 3 21. Reddened skin, especially palms 0 1 2 3 22. Dark urine, diminished flow 0 1 2 3 23. Dry, flaky skin and/or hair N Y(3) 24. Loss of appetite and weight N Y(3) 25. Easy bruising N Y(3) 26. Thinning of pubic hair N Y(3) 27. Feeling of extreme dryness N Y(3) 28. Loss of skin elasticity N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Tired, sluggish 0 1 2 3 2. Feel cold, hands, feet, all over 0 1 2 3 3. Tight sensation in neck 0 1 2 3 4. Difficult, infrequent bowel movements 0 1 2 3 5. Dryness, discoloration skin, hair 0 1 2 3 6. Thick, brittle nails 0 1 2 3 7. Puffy face, hands and feet 0 1 2 3 8. Swollen upper eyelids 0 1 2 3 9. Eyeballs move involuntarily 0 1 2 3 10. Muscles weak, cramp, and/or tremble 0 1 2 3 11. Slow mental processes, forgetfulness 0 1 2 3 12. Slow heart beats 0 1 2 3 13. Abdominal swelling 0 1 2 3 14. Unsteady gait, movements 0 1 2 3 15. Lack of interest in sex 0 1 2 3 16. Weight gain easily N Y(5) 17. Swelling of the neck N Y(5) 18. Outer third of eyebrow thins N Y(3) 19. Thinning hair on scalp, face and genitals N Y(3) 20. Loss of appetite N Y(3) 21. Premenstrual tension N Y(3) 22. Infertility N Y(3) 23. Excessive menstrual bleeding N Y(3) 24. Absence of periods N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART III

Section A

1. Progressive, mild fatigue after exertion or stress 0 1 2 3 2. General weakness 0 1 2 3 3. Blurred vision, dizzy when rising 0 1 2 3 4. Depression 0 1 2 3 5. Rapid mood swings 0 1 2 3 6. Irritable 0 1 2 3 7. Dark circles under the eyes 0 1 2 3 8. Abdominal pain, indigestion 0 1 2 3 9. Bouts of nausea, vomiting 0 1 2 3 10. Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 11. Blotchy skin (white patches) 0 1 2 3 12. Craving for salty foods 0 1 2 3 13. Decreased appetites N Y(3) 14. Gradual weight loss N Y(3) 15. Tan skin, no sun N Y(3) 16. Gradual loss of body hair N Y(3) 17. Black freckles on upper forehead, face, neck N Y(3) 18. Sensitive to minor changes in weather and surroundings N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B

Section B (continued)

17. Nail discolorations N Y(3) 18. Bumpy skin on back or arms N Y(3) 19. Wounds heal slowly N Y(3) 20. Hair is easily plucked out or falls out, grows slow N Y(3) 21. Lips are red and swollen N Y(3) 22. Tongue is red, swollen, raw looking N Y(3) 23. Impaired taste and smell N Y(3) 24. Neck, armpit groin swelling N Y(5) Total Points __________

Section C

Section A

1. Sense of being overly tired 0 1 2 3 2. Prolonged recovery after exercise 0 1 2 3 3. Coldness especially in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 4. Difficulty breathing on exertion, palpitations 0 1 2 3 5. Headache, dizziness, spots before eyes 0 1 2 3 6. Irritable 0 1 2 3 7. Forgetful, poor concentration 0 1 2 3 8. Mild yellowing of eyes or skin 0 1 2 3 9. Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 10. Susceptible to infections 0 1 2 3 11. Jaundice and dark urine 0 1 2 3 12. Black stool (no iron supplements) 0 1 2 3 13. Unusual cravings for clay, dirt, ice 0 1 2 3 14. Fingernails are flattened, spoon shaped, brittle, thin 0 1 2 3 15. White patches on skin N Y(5) 16. Pale lips, gums, eyelids, nail beds N Y(3) 17. Red, sore tongue N Y(3) 18. Mouth, throat, rectum ulcers N Y(3) 19. Unusual bruising N Y(3) 20. Spontaneous bleeding – nose, mouth, gums, rectum or vagina N Y(3) 21. Small red dots under the skin N Y(5) 22. Sores in the corner of mouth N Y(3) 23. Smooth tongue N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B

Section C

Section C (continued)

7. Heart pounds easily 0 1 2 3 8. Heavy sweating (no exertion) 0 1 2 3 9. Mild or severe chest pain 0 1 2 3 10. Difficulty catching breath especially during exercise 0 1 2 3 11. Wheezing or dry cough 0 1 2 3 12. Heart palpitations – slow, rapid or irregular 0 1 2 3 13. Swelling in feet, ankle, legs comes and goes 0 1 2 3 14. Veins on neck are prominent 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________

Section D

Section A

Missing meals or fasting is associated with the following:

Section B

1. Excessive, frequent urination 0 1 2 3 2. Increased thirst and appetite 0 1 2 3 3. Blurred vision, failing eyesight 0 1 2 3 4. Fatigue, drowsiness 0 1 2 3 5. Crave sweets, but eating sweets does not relieve craving 0 1 2 3 6. Feel hungry for air (can’t get enough) 0 1 2 3 7. Breath smells sweet 0 1 2 3 8. Depressed 0 1 2 3 9. Tingling, numbness, prickling sensation in extremities 0 1 2 3 10. Profuse sweating 0 1 2 3 11. Dribble after voiding 0 1 2 3 12. Impotency 0 1 2 3 13. Dizziness when standing from sitting position 0 1 2 3 14. Slurred speech 0 1 2 3 15. Unintentional weight loss 0 1 2 3 16. Reoccurring persistent infection bladder, skin, or gums 0 1 2 3 17. Boils and leg sores 0 1 2 3 18. Very slow wound healing 0 1 2 3 19. Excessive weight gain 0 1 2 3 Total Points __________ PART VI

Section A

1. Frequent or urgent need to urinate 0 1 2 3 2. Delayed, weak, or interrupted urinary stream 0 1 2 3 3. Pain or burning upon urination 0 1 2 3 4. Urge to urinate several times a night 0 1 2 3 5. Rose colored (bloody) urine 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty urinating 0 1 2 3 7. A sense of bladder fullness 0 1 2 3 8. Ejaculation causes pain 0 1 2 3 9. Blood in the semen 0 1 2 3 10. Lack of sex drive 0 1 2 3 11. Impotency 0 1 2 3 12. Pain or fatigue in the legs or back 0 1 2 3 13. Dripping after urination 0 1 2 3 14. Increased straining with small amounts of urine passed 0 1 2 3 15. Anemia N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section B

1. Itchy patches around inner thigh and groin 0 1 2 3 2. Itching at night 0 1 2 3 3. Painful testicles 0 1 2 3 4. Difficulty attaining and/or maintaining an erection 0 1 2 3 5. Low sexual drive 0 1 2 3 6. Premature ejaculation 0 1 2 3 7. Low energy level or stamina 0 1 2 3 8. Inflammation of the head of penis N Y(5) 9. Genital and/or rectal rash or irritation N Y(5) 10. Distorted nail growth N Y(3) 11. Loss of pubic or armpit hair N Y(3) 12. Infertile N Y(3) 13. Low sperm count, low sperm motility N Y(3) 14. Unexplained weight gain N Y(3) 15. Testicles appear smaller N Y(3) 16. Development of breasts or nipple tenderness N Y(3) 17. Feeling of heaviness or hardness in testicle N Y(3) 18. Sparse beard or slow hair growth N Y(3) 19. Decreased body hair N Y(3) 20. Fine wrinkling in corner of mouth or around eyes N Y(3) Total Points __________ PART IX (Women Only)

Section A

Section B

Section C

Section C (continued)

9. Pain, cramps 0 1 2 3 10. Unusual fatigue, can’t work 0 1 2 3 11. Irritable and depressed 0 1 2 3 12. Constipation and/or diarrhea 0 1 2 3 13. Lower abdominal pain, bloating 0 1 2 3 14. Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 15. Lower backache 0 1 2 3 16. Pelvic and/or rectal pressure 0 1 2 3 17. Urinary difficulties 0 1 2 3 18. Frequent urination N Y(5) 19. Scanty blood flow N Y(3) 20. Heavy blood flow N Y(3) Total Points __________

Section D

Section E

Section A

1. Generalized bone tenderness and achiness 0 1 2 3 2. Localized bone pain 0 1 2 3 3. Bone deformity or swelling 0 1 2 3 4. Shins hurt during or after exercise 0 1 2 3 5. Low back or hip pain 0 1 2 3 6. Difficulty sitting straight 0 1 2 3 7. Limp, walking difficulties 0 1 2 3 8. Crunching or cracking sounds when moving joints 0 1 2 3 9. Hands, feet, throat spasms or feel numb 0 1 2 3 10. Joint pain and stiffness – especially spine, hips, knees 0 1 2 3 11. Hearing loss, headaches, ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 12. Cavities N Y(5) 13. Tooth loss due to gum disease N Y(5) 14. Established bone loss N Y(10) 15. Calcium deposits N Y(5) 16. Spinal curvature N Y(10) 17. Recent loss of height N Y(10) 18. Bow legs N Y(5) 19. Stooped posture N Y(5) 20. Hump at base of neck N Y(5) 21. Irregular patches of increased pigmentation N Y(3) 22. Unexplained bone fracture N Y(10) Total Points __________

Section B

Section C

Section C (continued)

10. Joint pain involves one or a few joints 0 1 2 3 11. Joints hurt when moving or carrying weight 0 1 2 3 12. Limited range of motion 0 1 2 3 13. Difficulty standing up from sitting position 0 1 2 3 14. Walks slowly 0 1 2 3 15. Headache 0 1 2 3 16. Difficulty chewing food or opening mouth 0 1 2 3 17. Intermittent pain, ache on one side of head spreading to cheek, temple, lower jaw, ear neck and shoulder 0 1 2 3 18. Numbness, prickling, tingling sensation in the neck, shoulder and arms 0 1 2 3 19. Injure, strain, sprain easily 0 1 2 3 20. Discomfort or pain in neck, shoulder or arm 0 1 2 3 21. Involuntary muscle spasms 0 1 2 3 22. Deliberate movement with hands are difficult 0 1 2 3 23. Red painless skin lumps on elbows, knees, toes, ear, nose, back of scalp N Y(5) 24. Knobby overgrowths on the joints closest to the fingertips N Y(5) 25. Muscle loss around inflamed joint N Y(10) 26. Double jointed N Y(3) 27. One leg shorter than the other N Y(5) Total Points __________

Section D Neurological

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICATIONS ARE YOU TAKING

[ ] Antacids
[ ] Cortisone/anti-inflammatory
[ ] Oral contraceptives
[ ] Antibiotic/antifungal
[ ] Heart medication
[ ] Radiation
[ ] Antidepressants
[ ] High blood pressure
[ ] Relaxant/sleeping pills
[ ] Anti-diabetic/insulin
[ ] Hormones
[ ] Thyroid medication
[ ] Asprin / Tylenol
[ ] Laxatives
[ ] Ulcer medication
[ ] Chemotherapy
[ ] Lithium

Other: _______________________________________________________________

Recreational drugs: _____________________________________________________

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU EAT, DRINK, OR USE

Vitamins/minerals (please list): _________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU

[ ] Are under excessive stress
[ ] Do not exercise regularly
[ ] Salt food without tasting
[ ] Are exposed to chemicals at work
[ ] Are exposed to cigarette smoke
[ ] Diet often

LIST YOUR “TOP” HEALTH SYMPTOM COMPLAINTS:

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS NOT COVERED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE?

____________________________________________________________________

BRONCHITIS & PNEUMONIA

Natural Support For Respiratory Infections

Bronchitis is an infection or irritation of the bronchial tree (airways) while pneumonia is an infection or irritation of the lungs. The two are closely related and often follow an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold.

Cigarette smoke (active or passive), immune suppressing drugs, nutrient deficiencies and age can make a person more susceptible to bronchitis and pneumonia. In the elderly or immune-compromised host, pneumonia can be deadly. For this reason, it is important to see a physician if symptoms of pneumonia are present. (Symptoms include fever, chills, chest pain, cough, shallow breathing).

The best way to treat pneumonia is to actively treat any cold or respiratory infection at its earliest onset. Correct management of a cold or upper respiratory infection will almost always prevent a more serious lower respiratory infection from occurring.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

Stop all dairy products and sugars immediately.
Drink 64 ounces of pure water daily. This keeps the mucous thin and allow for easy expectoration.
Fresh vegetables juices, broths and soups are preferable to heavy foods during recuperation. Do not eat if you are not hungry, but be sure to drink water and herb teas. Limit fruit and fruit juice. Their high sugar content suppresses the immune system.

PRIMARY SUPPORT

Vitamin C: 1,000mg every two hours.
Dr. Myatt’s Immune Boost tincture: 1 teaspoon, 4 times per day between meals.
OR
Dr. Myatt’s Immune Support: 2 caps, 4 times per day during acute phase.
OR
Echinacea/goldenseal tincture: 80 drops, 4 times per day between meals.
Dr. Myatt’s B.A.M. (Broad Anti-Microbial) tincture: 60-80 drops, 3-4 times per day between meals.
Bromelain: 1-2 caps, 4 times per day between meals.
INSPIROL inhalant: use 4-6 times per day as directed on the bottle.

DR. MYATT’S COMMENT:

The measures listed above under Primary Support decrease the severity and length of a cold, and lessen the chances for developing a lower respiratory infection. Every household should have vitamin C, Immune Boost, B.A.M ., bromelain and INSPIROL on hand for use in respiratory and other infections. This is especially important for older people, to prevent bronchitis and pneumonia.

Several “old fashioned” remedies such as mustard plasters can be very effective in breaking up pneumonia, but be sure to see a physician first so that the type of infection can be correctly determined. Few people would develop pneumonia if they followed the “Basic Support” instructions at the early stages of a cold or sinusitis. Most cases of bronchitis and pneumonia do not require antibiotic therapy, even when one is prescribed. (Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria; most respiratory infections are viral).

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Super-Energizer and Potent Antioxidant

Vitaline CoQ10

Vitaline brand CoQ10 is THE CoQ10 that has been the subject of NIH studies and a recent trial showing its potential value in Parkinson’s patients.

Co10 has been shown to be potentially helpful for:

NOTE: Vitaline® brand CoQ10 is available under several different labels.

Product # N313 Vitaline (60 chewable wafers 300 mg With Vitamin E)97.00

References:

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Super-Energizer and Potent Antioxidant

Vitaline brand CoQ10 is THE CoQ10 that has been the subject of NIH studies and a recent trial showing its potential value in Parkinson’s patients.

Co10 has been shown to be potentially helpful for:

NOTE: Vitaline® brand CoQ10 is available under several different labels.

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Super-Energizer and Potent Antioxidant

Product # 134 Wellness Club CoQ10 (60 softgel Caps 50 mg) 35.95

Product # 135 Wellness Club (60 softgel Caps 100 mg) 62.95

Vitaline CoQ10

Vitaline brand CoQ10 is THE CoQ10 that has been the subject of NIH studies and a recent trial showing its potential value in Parkinson’s patients.

Co10 has been shown to be potentially helpful for:

NOTE: Vitaline® brand CoQ10 is available under several different labels.

Product # N313 Vitaline (60 chewable wafers 300 mg With Vitamin E)97.00

Product # N334 Vitaline (60 chewable wafers 300 mg WITHOUT Vit. E)97.00

Product # N314 Vitaline (90 chewable wafers 400 mg With Vitamin E)197.00

Product # N335 Vitaline (90 chewable wafers 400 mg WITHOUT Vit. E)197.00

References:

Natural Support Strategies To Combat Infections

Some notes from my experience: By Nurse Mark

Hidden Cause of Many Health Problems

Diseases associated with food allergies include:

Symptoms associated with food allergies include:

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