Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12:

• High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”.
• HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks
• Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
• WHEN you eat affects your weight

Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:

1. What is Hiding in our Organic Foods?
2. Retired Husband….(Laughter is the Best Medicine)

Callers:

• Deanna (CO): Hip Replacement with One Leg Now One Inch Shorter than the Other.
• Joe (NJ): Lipitor and Cholesterol.
• Allen (NY): Old Foot Injury Still Hurts

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  The continuing dangers of Fukushima and what to do if a radiation fall out

• Why healthy babies should not be overprotected from germs
• Probiotics can prevent diarrhea associated with taking antibiotics
• Brief training can improve resident physicians’ empathy with patients
• Facebook addiction
• Alternative medicine can help kick the smoking habit

Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:

• When wanting to donate for the next natural disaster, please keep these facts in mind.
• LOL re. old age

Callers:

• Allen from Brooklyn asked about the use of coconut oil in Parkinson’s disease
• Matt from New Jersey asked about which supplements might work for cancer. He was referred to DoctorSaputo.com
• Pam from New Jersey called about how to manage chronic allergic joint problems and migraine headaches
• Sandy from Florida wanted to know how long to use probiotics after antibiotics and which ones are the best

Prescriptions for Health, 5/7/12:

• Garlic Superior to Antibiotics for Common Food-borne Illnesses
• Vitamin D3 Supplementation Treats Prostate Cancer
• Vitamin D3 Protects Against Viruses, Cancer and Autoimmunity
• The Dark Side of Beta Carotene

Callers:

• Trevor (Brooklyn): garlic topically with caution
• John: (Laguna, CA): Prostate Cancer and PSA’s. Suggestions re. MRI with Spectroscopy and 3D4D Ultrasound

Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:

• The Dangers of GMO’s and comon GMO foods not labelled
• Black Pepper (piperine) can block the formation of new fat cells. It’s a fat fighter!

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  Understanding the Causes for Eating Disorders

• How Mad Cow Disease is in California
• Bile, Not Acid, is the Cause of Barett’s Esophagus
• Does Cholesterol Prevent Cancer?

   Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:

• The Medicinal Uses of Hyssop
• It’s Just a Bend, Not the End

• Cruciferous Vegetables are Linked to Breast Cancer Survival
• Low Calcium Intake Increases Risk of Kidney Stones.
• Feces is a Potent Microbial Organ

Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:

• GMO Contamination Allowed in Certified Organic Food
• Toxic BPA (Bisphenol A) is Allowed in Certified Organic Food Packaging and Can Leach into the Food.

Callers:

• Cameron (NY): Wheat Grass Discussion and Detoxification
• Flori (Miami): Breast Cancer Survivor - Discussed Treatment Management Issues
• Marlin (NJ): Grows Hyssop
• Donald (GA): Management for Autoimmune Diseases. Caller has Myasthenia Gravis.
• Clarence (Bronx): Digestive Issues caused by Cholecystectomy (Gall Bladder Surgery)

• The Tamiflu Deception
• Dental Xrays Linked to Brain Tumors
• Phthalates are now LInked to Type 2 Diabetes.
• The Side Effects to Breast Cancer Treatment

Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:

• God’s Pharmacy
• More on God’s Pharmacy

Callers:

• Alan (Brooklyn): Questions re. Parkinson’s Disease and rec. contact Neurologist in Fla.
• Mike (NY): Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Nutrition
• Pam (NJ): Car accidents and in constant pain. Talked about Infrared Light Therapy.
• George (Long Is.): Supplements recommended before dental Xrays
• Ray (Yonks): Advantages of LEDS vs Laser.

• Cutting Edge Treatment for Strokes
• Dietary Artificial Transfats are Linked to Aggression
• What is Bankrupting our Healthcare System?

      Tips: #1:Dead Pus Cells are Present in Pasturized Milk

                 #2:Neonicitinoid Insecticides are Killing off our Bees

      Callers: Denise (Manhattan) -  Possible Facial Surgery Vascular Complication

                      John – Deep Vein Thrombosis in Leg

                      Harvey  (Berkeley) – California Nuclear Initiative, Sugar and Sticky Blood

                      Cassandra (Atlanta) – Grown and Low Back Pain: PT, Chiropractic, DMSO, Photon Stimulator

                      Pam (New Jersey) – Neck, Hand, Wrist Pain and Plantar Fasciitis re. Pro Lo Therapy with Ozone

Prescriptions for Health:

• Most cancer is preventable now.
• Fast food causes depression.
• Steroids cause osteoporosis in only 3 months
• A dysfunctional side of medicine….

Caller: Allen (Boston) – Why does frozen organic food have so much salt?

Vicki’s 20:20 Tips - #1 Laughter is the Best Medicine, #2 – Gems and Truths for Mental Health and More :)  LOL

Topics:

• Can a Baby Aspirin a Day Keep Cancer Away?
• Type 3 Diabetes and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Is Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Cancer or Not?
• The Antibiotic Era is in Trouble.

Callers:

• Allan (Boston): Brain Atrophy in Cerebellum and Cervical Disc Problems
• George (Long Island): Hepatitis C

Tips:

• The Dangers of the artificial sweetner, Aspartame, and some surprising sources.
• Organic air popped popcorn is a healthy whole grain snack with loads of antioxidants.

• ChemoBrain is Common in Breast Cancer
• Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Mortality
• Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Attacks
• Fecal Transplantation to Treat C. Difficile
• Cell Phones in Pregnancy May Cause Behavior Changes in Offspring

Callers: #1 - Allen (Boston): Water, #2 - Don (WA): skin spots and growths

Tips: Laughter is the Best Medicine! #1 – Blonde jokes, #2 – Adult Truths