I can not say enough about Lorna Vanderhaeghe .  She is an amazing speaker and I truly will not do her justice by trying to explain that you need to hear her speak.  She has personally helped me with my health.  I take several of the products that she has developed that have helped her personally with her health and has helped so many other women make sense out of their health issues.

To learn more about her go to her website she has great resources there and has great audio files to listen to her as well if you can not attend to see her in person on April 29th 2009   Ramada Inn Rt 9, Lakewood NJ 08755

I have enclosed below the information and also coupons from Nature’s Nutrition which will also be there that night and have supplement products that she has developed there as well.  If you can not get to Nature’s Nutrition to pick up the tickets just call them and they will add your name to the list 732-920-3637.

If you plan to attend comment below and I will see you there.

If you are unable to attend go to her website http://www.healthyimmunity.com/and you can listen to her audio recordings of many topics that she has spoken about.  Great resources there as well.  As you can see I have also included her site on my links on the right hand side of my site.

http://www.barleans.com/omega_swirl.asp

Omega Swirl: Smoothie Taste & Texture

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by Zina Kroner, D.O.
Associate Medical Director of The Hoffman Center
http://www.drhoffman.com/page.cfm/552

Some people have equated the pain of passing a kidney stone to that of child-labor. That is an intimidating thought knowing that stones can indeed be prevented. The Hoffman Center stresses the importance of dietary modification which should not be overlooked when treating kidney stones.

The Hoffman Center offers a Stone Risk Profile test for patients with kidney stone pain symptoms. It is a urine test that can tell us exactly which type of stone one is more prone to get. Based on this information, we formulate a prevention and treatment program.

Regardless what stone one may have, we recommend drinking enough fluid to excrete more than three liters of urine daily. This will prevent the stone particles from becoming supersaturated in the urine, a phenomenon that directly precedes stone formation. Drinking more than 3 liters of fluid daily will decrease the concentration of the stone particles in the urine as well as increase the urine flow rate. One should drink at night as well as during the day. So go ahead, imbibe for prevention.

What should I drink, you may ask? Stay clear of soft drinks as most of them, especially colas, contain phosphoric acid, a stone inducer. One study demonstrated that those who drank more than one liter per week of soft drinks that contain phosphoric acid have a 15 percent higher rate of recurrence of kidney stones at 3 years than those drinking other beverages. Grapefruit juice is another culprit and may actually enhance the risk of developing stones. Filtered water may therefore be your best bet.

The following is a stone by stone analysis of prevention and treatment techniques of the different types of kidney stones.

Calcium oxalate stones

This is the most common kidney stone that people present to the Hoffman Center with. Much can be done to prevent them. The major inhibitor of calcium stones is citrate. One should avoid things that may lower citrate levels. This includes thiazide diuretics, low magnesium, low potassium, and high salt intake. Citrate supplementation can be done effectively with potassium-magnesium-citrate. Citrate supplementation will also make the urine more basic and therefore help decrease the potential to form stones. Citrate is present in citrus fruits. Four ounces of lemon juice mixed with 2 liters of water has been shown to increase urinary citrate levels. So feel free to indulge in healthy lemonade all year round, but go easy on the added sugar.

A major promoter of calcium stones is increased urinary oxalate. Much can be done to address this. First, a low-oxalate diet is important. Foods high in oxalate include: beer, chocolate milk, hot cocoa, tea, nuts, sesame and sesame butter or tahini, soy nut butter, strawberries and other berries, lemon peel, lime peel, and orange peel, purple or concord grapes, red currants, rhubarb, wheat germ and bran, beets and beet greens, dandelion, escarole, parsley, Swiss chard, watercress, or spinach, and many others. The Hoffman Center will guide you through this daunting dietary minefield and help to arrange for a healthy low oxalate diet.

Also, there must be enough dietary calcium in the diet. Yes, we actually encourage patients to have an adequate supply of calcium in their diets even if they have calcium kidney stones! One needs calcium to bind to the oxalate in order to prevent stones. If dietary calcium is low, then more oxalate is available to be excreted through the urinary tract to form calcium oxalate stones. So a seeming paradox actually makes sense.

Can I continue taking my vitamin C? Being that vitamin C is metabolized to oxalate, some prior studies have demonstrated a link between vitamin C supplementation and calcium oxalate stone formation. The largest study of this sort, part of the Nurses’ Health Study, entitled “Intake of Vitamins B6 and C and the Risk of Kidney Stones in Women” which analyzed over 85,000 women, found no increased risk of stone formation with vitamin C intake. So, yes, our patients can continue their moderate dose vitamin C supplementation.

Vitamin B6 reduces urinary oxalate excretion and can increase urinary excretion of citrate. A research paper in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology entitled “Intake of Vitamin B6 and the Risk of Kidney Stones in Women,” was conducted to examine the association between the intakes of vitamins B6 and vitamin C and risk of kidney stone formation in 85,557 women with no history of kidney stones. It concluded that a high intake of vitamin B6 was inversely associated with risk of stone formation and that routine restriction of vitamin C to prevent stone formation appears unwarranted.

Although you do not have to restrict your vitamin C, you do have to cut out the salt. A low sodium diet can help prevent calcium kidney stones. We help our patients to implement a low salt diet in the setting of kidney stones.

Calcium phosphate stones

Calcium phosphate stones do not occur as commonly as calcium oxalate stones. Therapy for calcium phosphate stones is similar to that of calcium oxalate stones. The one exception is with regard to high oxalate in the urine, which patients with calcium phosphate stones don’t have, and therefore do not have to address. In addition, in contradistinction to calcium oxalate stones, these stones thrive not in acidic, but in basic conditions. Treatment is therefore acidification of the urine. This can be achieved through cranberry extract. A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to acidify urine, and contains little of the phosphorous plentiful in animal protein. Additionally, the bran in grains binds excess calcium before it concentrates in the kidneys. We prescribbe our calcium phosphate stone patients a diet rich in whole unrefined grains, assuming they are not sensitive to gluten.

Uric acid stones

These stones are formed of uric acid, which is a byproduct of protein metabolism. People at risk for the development of uric acid stones are those with gout, those who have undergone chemotherapy, and those who have a purine-rich diet. A high purine diet includes foods like red meats, especially organ meats, and legumes and is responsible for enhanced uric acid formation and excretion.

In order to address uric acid kidney stones, first and foremost we encourage our patients to adhere to a low purine diet. We work closely with our patients in incorporating healthy low-purine meals into their daily routine. Second, as gout has been associated with insulin resistance, we will address this via restriction of refined carbohydrates and an intelligent supplement program. Since acidic urine is a risk factor for uric acid stone formation, we will help to incorporate potassium-magnesium-citrate as part of the treatment plan in order to make the urine more basic.

Struvite stones

Struvite stones can form in the setting of infection. An enzyme called urease is produced by certain bacteria in the urinary tract. This enzyme helps to make the ammonium needed for this type of stone production. These stones can grow rapidly forming “staghorn-calculi.”

Unlike all other stones (except calcium phosphate), these stones thrive in basic conditions and treatment is therefore acidification of the urine as described under calcium phosphate stones. Ultimately, antibiotics are used in order to address the infection.

Cystine stones

Cystine stones are uncommon and are due to a genetic predisposition to the formation of these types of stones. Cystinuria can be diagnosed by a combination of family history since this is a genetic disease, by identification of the cystine crystals (which have a hexagonal shape) in the urine, and by measurement of urinary cystine excretion.

Even though one may have a genetic predisposition to these stones, it can still be addressed. It is best to treat this type of stone by increasing fluid intake as outlined above. Like many of the other stones, cystine is more soluble is a basic solution. We can help you to incorporate citrate as part of your supplement regimen in order to make the urine more basic. Also, decreasing salt intake can help to reduce cystine excretion. Usually dietary intake of less than 50 meq of sodium should be the goal.

As described above, the team at the Hoffman Center can effectively guide you through the process of prevention and treatment of kidney stones offering a unique nutritional perspective.

Hot Drinks

“What can we drink that won’t hurt our bladders?” Well, there’s plenty that you can drink but you have to make bladder friendly choices. If, for example, you’re in the midst of an IC flare, it’s not the time to drink products high in acid or caffeine that are well known for irritating the bladder. But, there are low acid versions of several drinks that can give you variety to your daily routine!

We know that you’re missing your coffee or teas but, if your symptoms are active, you have to calm and soothe your bladder first. We suggest starting first with hot water with honey (or sugar) or hot milk. Starbucks can easily give you hot milk with vanilla flavoring as a great morning start.

Regular Starbucks can really put you into flare.

The first teas to try are peppermint or chamomile herb teas which are very bladder and bowel friendly. If you do well with these teas, you’re next step is to try an herbal tea made from roasted carob. Celestial Seasonings makes several which are fairly IC friendly, including Gingerbread Spice, Almond Sunset, English Toffee and Vanilla Hazelnut.

If your bladder is tolerating the roasted carob teas, you could then try the herbal coffees (Pero or Cafix). These are an acquired taste but quite a few patients like them. If your bladder doesn’t react to the herbal coffees, then try the LOW ACID regular coffees made by Euromild or Puroast. Please note, however, that if you’re bladder is symptomatic, we strongly suggest going back to the basics… water or milk.

I have found Organic Rooibos with Honeybush (African Red Tea Blend)
to be a nice treat for me that doesn’t bother my bladder. http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/

Here are more drink options

http://www.icnsales.com/Beverages-p-1-c-6.html

I have found this forum board a great source of information and also ’support’ for IC(Interstitial Cystitis ).

http://www.ic-network.com/forum/

The IC Network has a main page with a lot of resources one of those is the actual forum board.
http://www.ic-network.com/

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What to expect from VeinSense:

• Supports vein health and reduces varicose veins
• Helps decrease the edema and inflammation associated with varicose veins
• Eliminates heavy feeling legs and swelling of legs
• Reduces Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
• Reduces phlebitis
• Eliminates hemorrhoids
• Helps relieve symptoms of lymphedema
• Helps heal leg ulcers
• Aids PMS

The key ingredients in VeinSense include: Diosmin, Horse chestnut, Butcher’s broom and Hesperidin. Each of these ingredients has beneficial effects on vein health and treatment of varicose veins, leg swelling, hemorrhoids, PMS and more…

Diosmin
Diosmin is a naturally occurring flavonoid glycoside isolated from various plants and the flavonoid hesperidin. Diosmin is a vascularprotecting agent used to treat chronic venous insuficiency, hemorrhoids, lymphedema, and varicose veins. Diosmin is also a powerful antiinflammatory and free-radical scavenging agent. Diosmin should also be used for dermatitis and wound healing.

Diosmin is derived by extracting hesperidin from citrus rinds, followed by conversion of hesperidin to diosmin. Diosmin has been used for more than 30 years as a vein tonic and vascularprotecting agent. It is now being researched for cancer, premenstrual syndrome, colitis, and diabetes.

Diosmin improves vein tone, increases lymphatic drainage, protects capillaries, inhibits inflammation, and reduces capillary fragility and permeability.

Diosmin and Varicose Veins/Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency is characterized by pain, leg heaviness, a sensation of swelling and cramps, and is often seen in those with varicose veins. A multicentre international trial involving 5,052 people with chronic venous insufficiency evaluated Diosmin. Patients were treated with 450 mg diosmin and 50 mg hesperidin daily for six months. Continuous clinical improvement was found throughout the study, as well as improvements in quality of life scores for participants.

Diosmin has also been effective in treating severe stages of chronic venous insufficiency, including venous ulceration and delayed healing. In a randomized multicentre trial, 900 mg diosmin and 100 mg hesperidin was given to patients in the treatment group. Complete healing of ulcers less than 10 cm in diameter was found.

Diosmin and Hemorrhoids
Several large clinical trials have demonstrated diosmin to be effective in the treatment of acute and chronic symptoms of hemorrhoids. A doubleblind, placebo-controlled study of 120 patients showed improvement of pain, pruritis, discharge, edema, erythema, and bleeding on examination. The treatment group was given diosmin and hesperidin for two months. Elimination of acute and chronic hemorrhoids was successful.

Diosmin and Lymphedema
Diosmin acts on the lymphatic system by increasing lymph flow and lymph oncotic pressure. Diosmin was used to treat upper limb lymphedema secondary to conventional therapy for breast cancer. Results showed improvement of symptoms and limb volume; the mean decrease in volume of the swollen limb reached 6.8 percent.

There are no documented cases of adverse interactions between diosmin and prescription medications.

Horse Chestnut
Horse Chestnut extract is used for the treatment of the symptoms of venous insuffciency (including pain and heaviness in the legs), night time cramps in the calves, and itchy, swollen legs; along with phlebitis and varicose veins. It is also effective for hemorrhoids, skin inflammation and premenstrual syndrome.

Aescin, the active ingredient in horse chestnut, tones the walls of the veins, improving the flow of blood back to the heart. It also relieves swelling by stopping excessive leakage through the walls of the capillaries (the tiny vessels that deliver blood to the tissues).

Horse Chestnut’s ability to relieve swelling in the legs has been confirmed in several rigorous clinical trials where it proved to be as effective as the uncomfortable compression stockings that are often prescribed.

For example, a 1996 study involving 240 patients, reported that horse chestnut seed extract (aescin, 50 mg twice a day) provided the same relief from lower leg swelling (edema) as compression (support) stockings.

An analysis of 13 clinical trials published in Archives of Dermatology in 1998 found Horse chestnut extract was significantly better than a placebo in relieving vein-related leg problems such as varicose veins.

Painful and inflamed hemorrhoids subside with the addition of horse chestnut extract for the same reasons that the remedy is so effective for varicose veins. By strengthening and toning the veins, as well as actually lessening swelling and fluid retention in the body, the hemorrhoid—a swollen vein itself—can recede.

Butcher’s broom extract
Butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) has been shown in several clinical trials to reduce varicose veins and hemorrhoids, and to treat the itching and burning of hemorrhoids. It is also used to help treat lower leg discomfort, including cramps, pain, itching and swelling, caused by pooling of blood in the veins. Research has also evaluated the combination of butcher’s broom along with hesperidin and horse chestnut extract.

A 1994 review of the pharmacological studies indicated that butcher’s broom extract exerts activity on the three levels of circulation involved in chronic venous insufficiency. It acts on lymphatic drainage, the constriction of blood vessels and microcirculation. When used in combination with the other ingredients in VeinSense, it also improves the strength of veins and reduces permeability. Butcher’s broom has been found to reduce blood pooling in the lower leg and also the size of the ankle and lower leg. Butcher’s broom also reduces enlarged veins.

During a 2-month treatment period with butcher’s broom extract in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 60 patients with CVI, a significant reduction in heavy legs, tired legs, evening edema, pain, pruritus and cramps was seen. Reduction in average ankle circumference for the treatment group compared to placebo was significant at the end of the trial.

Butcher’s Broom and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
In a randomized, double-blind trial, 40 women suffering PMS received either butcher’s broom extract along with diosmin or placebo for 90 days. Breast pain (Mastalgia), menstrual pain and mood were significantly improved in the treatment group compared to the placebo.

Hesperidin
Hesperidin is the main flavonoid in lemons and oranges. The peel and membrane have the highest hesperidin concentrations. Th erefore, orange juice containing pulp is richer in the flavonoid than that without pulp. Sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis) and tangelos are the richest dietary sources of hesperidin. Hesperidin is classified as a citrus bioflavonoid.

Hesperidin, in combination with diosmin, is used in Europe for the treatment of venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. Hesperidin reduces the permeability of capillaries and is an anti-inflammatory. In combination with diosmin, hesperidin has significantly improved acute internal hemorrhoids of pregnancy in a clinical open trial.

FORMULA:

Each Capsule Contains:

Diosmin (micronized) 300 mg;
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocast-anum) Extract (20% escin) 167 mg;
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) Extract (10% ruscogenins)(rhizome) 33 mg;
Hesperidin 33 mg.

Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (cellulose, purified water) with rice starch and vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Recommended adult dose: 3 capsules daily with food or as directed by a health practitioner. Keep out of reach of children. Sealed for your protection and freshness.

This product does not contain artificial preservatives, colour or sweeteners; corn, dairy, soy or yeast.

ALL FORMULAS ARE MANUFACTURER TESTED AND 3RD PARTY VERIFIED FOR POTENCY

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