My husband has been on cholesterol statin tablets for at least 8 years

Will an overpriced drug really
fix your leaky plumbing?

"My husband has been on cholesterol statin tablets for at least 8 years (at the moment simvastatin 20 mg) and we would like to know what you can offer as an alternative to statins. He is 67 yrs weighs 80 kgs, non smoker, very healthy and physically fit for his age and the only other medication he is on is Doxazosin MES 2 mg for bladder. We are healthy eaters.

I have researched alternatives to statins but really need qualified guidance and whether you can supply anything."
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Gary:
I am afraid I do not have anything positive to say about statins which I think are horrible drugs.  Statins do untold damage to the body that is often first felt as joint and muscle pain and fatigue.  The pain may get to the point of being unbearable.  These symptoms can creep up on a person over several years and usually discounted as being due to arthritis or fibromyalgia/polymyalgia and getting old.

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Here are my latest cholesterol readings: So what do they mean?

"Hi Gary,

I went to the doctor today and got a print out of my last cholesterol readings.

Total cholesterol: 6.7 mmol/l
HDL cholesterol: 3.3 mmol/l
LDL cholesterol: 2.9 mmol/l
Triglyceride: 1.0 mmol/l
Total/HDL ratio: 2.0

This was done Aug 09 and I was on my medication at the time.

The good news is I have persuaded my doctor to let me stop taking my cholesterol medication for the next 3 months and then I will do another test."
"M"

Low in just about everything and plenty of drivers for unhealthy cholesterol!

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Gary:
(This article and chart is published with permission of the person concerned)

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VITAMIN D'S CO-FACTORS

Vitamin D has co-factors that the body needs in order to utilize vitamin D properly. They are:

• magnesium 
• zinc 
• vitamin K2 
• boron 
• a tiny amount of vitamin A 

Magnesium is the most important of these co-factors. In fact, it is common for rising vitamin D levels to exacerbate an underlying magnesium deficiency. If one is having problems supplementing with vitamin D, a magnesium deficiency could be the reason why.

For more about vitamin D's cofactors, please go here.

Gary:

I would add fat and protein to this list of nutrients. These may not have been included because these are presumably assumed to be present; but this is often not the case, given the heavy emphasis on high carbohydrate, low fat diets for health (Yeah - right!).

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My view on vitamin D supplementation in babies

Living Life and loving the sun
Jasmine and Alama Moller:  Each dressed for the beach
suited to their respective skin types.

"Gary, I wondered if you had a view on vitamin D supplementation in babies. I noticed US and UK recommendations have been updated so that vit D should be given in supplemental form to babies (along with iron, tho generally thru iron enhanced rice cereal). Australia doesn't appear to have any checks for this level in babies but I wouldn't be surprised if there was a lack given their focus on sunblock and hats.

It is mentioned in a number of articles that vitamin d is present in breastmilk but not in high enough quantities. I take a vit d supplement and XXX is still Breastfeeding."

"P"
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Gary:
It is now over five years that I have been reviewing blood tests for vitamin D and so far not one single person has presented with optimum results (120-160nm/l).  Most actual results are from 30-80nm/l which is a shocking indictment on the success of the Cancer Society's ill conceived Sun Smart programme which reaps millions of dollars in revenue for them at great cost to the health of the general populace.  The lowest was 9nm/l.  My small sample of pregnant and nursing women a vitamin D of about 30-50nm/l is pretty typical.

Anything less than 50nm/l is clinically vitamin D deficient 

and requires urgent attention.

A mother, foetus and nursing baby will benefit substantially and in many ways from mother sunbathing 5-

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A soccer player with a chronic groin injury

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I was reading up on cortisone shots and came across a post on your blog from 2006. Here is a little back story on my injury. I am 20 years old and I play in the premiere soccer league in XXX. I play for XXX FC. I went through a period earlier this year where I was training twice a day 5 days a week with a game on the weekend. Of course I kept pushing through fatigue and muscle soreness thinking I was young and that my body could take it, what ignorance! Anyway I developed a niggle in my left groin at the insertion point for the adductor longus, this was about 2.5 months ago now.
So I handled it with strengthening exercies and a neoprene sleave. This seemed to do the trick. Then one day I felt a sort of pull at the insertion point and what resulted was a lot of weakness in my left groin. There was no real pain and hasn't been throughout this whole thing, just discomfort, and a dull ache. This happened 6 weeks ago. So I saw my physio, XXXX, and I also went to the XXXX Sports clinic that is tied with XXX University, I saw XXXX. Their diagnosis was a groin strain, that had not quite developed into tendonitis yet.

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I am a 48 year old woman and have fibromyalgia, and a bad lower back

Cases of fibromyalgia are strongly associated with
severe nutrient imbalances and deficiencies.

I am 48 and have fibromyalgia, and a bad lower back, and the vertebrae in my neck have bone spurs and there is degeneration that causes nerve pain down one arm. I am not an exercise person - I DON'T run - always hated it, but have walked a lot. Not recently though (last 2 yrs).

My lower back gave out recently (muscular) I couldn't walk for 2 weeks. I know I really need to build up my core muscles to strengthen my lower back - tummy muscles especially. I need to loose weight too - I'm tall but carry weight around my mid section. I went for a gentle walk yesterday but as a result I am so sore all over - especially my thighs, hips - everywhere basically. Like I have been hit with a base ball bat all over my body - mostly to touch.

So what I have started doing on weekends is going to the XXXX pool - sitting in the hot spa with jets on my back and thighs then I do the aqua jogging with a belt. I figured out today that maybe I should be bringing my knees up to my tummy. when I did this I could feel my tummy muscles working. At times I could feel myself going forward so I do need to straighten up. I'm not sure what to do with my arms but will try what you have suggested, and I guess I am using my feet like paddles.

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I am a 59 year old woman with arthritis in the knees

I am trying to attend a gym about 3days a week, and they suggest I take a multi vitamin, but so many to choose from.  I seem to be tired alot.I also have arthritis,and especially in my knees[have just had them xray] and they seem to be on the move again.

I am not on any medication.  Have been taking Nutralife High Potency Joint Care,which doesnt seem to be having a effect at the moment and still got another 2 jars left to take yet.

Is there something else I should be taking with these?  Only be taking them about 5 weeks.
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The Nutralife Joint Care may be of benefit but you need to use this consistently for about three months at close to the maximum dose on the label before you will know for sure.

I am generally not all that keen on multi which is very much a hit and miss approach to nutrition.  It is much more preferable that a person completes a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and then changes their diet and choose supplements going by what is found in the testing.

Fatigue and arthritis are often associated with an excess of calcium in the diet and a relative deficiency of magnesium, so in the absence of any testing, you could work on reducing your calcium intake by cutting out dairy for a start and take a magnesium supplement daily.

There are a number of other nutrients that may contribute to joint degeneration and fatigue when in deficiency or excess.  These include copper, zinc, boron, cobalt and selenium.  lack of protein is common.  Testing will indicate what, if anything is out of balance.

With regards to joint supplements, the Nutralife Joint Factors 4500 may be better suited for your age and condition; but finish what you have first, or get some Joint Factors and alternate daily.

Please read more of my articles related to this topic by clicking on the key words at the bottom of this post. 

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I've had an annoying uncomfortable 'tightness' in my right knee when riding

Hi Gary,
I have a question - intermittently for several years now and for periods lasting several months, I've had an annoying uncomfortable 'tightness' in my right knee when riding. When I used to try and mix riding with running I don't recall any tightness but perhaps after moving increasingly further from my workspace I could only ride may have been a factor? For several years I was riding 5-15,000 k's virtually all on a rigid MB with a heavy duty bike rack carrying everything from chairs to 5-metre lengths of timber! (I always found it hugely amusing myself to see how much I was able to carry. Perhaps I should have got out more!) I felt a little panicked that I might not be loading my knees enough to keep them in shape or they were 'wearing down' in less robust areas of cartilage, my cycling action was too careless or something but there seemed little alternative.....

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Dr Livingstone vs the Heart Foundation: "Why are Margarine products given Heart Health tick"

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Gary:
The following is correspondence between the Australian Heart Foundation and Dr Keith Livingstone about the Foundation's awarding their "Heart Tick" to Goodman Fielder's margarine.

Regardless of who is right is wrong here, the problem I have with commercial schemes like the Heart Tick and the Cancer Society "Sun Smart" sunscreen sales is these consumer/patient advocacy agencies have consequently undermined their position of independence of commercial interests.

Because health knowledge is dynamic, the risk to these agencies is their substantial reliance on income from commercial product sales that may have once been regarded as "healthy" may bring about a reluctance to change, should it later arise that this once "healthy" product is no longer regarded as being healthy and possibly even harmful.

In my opinion the Heart Foundation's response to Dr Livingstone's letter is an attempt to defend what is now the indefensible.  While deaths from heart attack and stroke appear to have stabilised over the last 30-40 years, we have had a concurrent explosion in many other health conditions including chronic fatigue, arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, asthma, diabetes, obesity and depression.  I believe there is a link between these and many other ailments and the shift to low fat, heart healthy foods.

If we switch unwell people, who have been on heart healthy foods, to diets with a balance of proteins, saturated fats, vitamins and minerals, while cutting out the refined carbohydrates (The ones with the Heart Tick) and then lay them out in the midday sun, health gradually improves.

As you well know, both the Heart Foundation and the Cancer Society oppose these health measures, despite the growing body of evidence that these actually work to improve population health, while their measures do not.

Please read the letters below and enjoy the dabate.........

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Dr Livingstone:

To whom it concerns:

I find it amazing that an international margarine company advertising on Victorian TV tonight has been given the Heart Health “tick” when it is very clear that the hydrogenated vegetable oils turn normal plant oils into an unpredictable source of trans-fats, which are becoming notorious for

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I don't wish to go under the knife anymore, rehab was very trying and painful

"I have had pain in both knees for about three years and have had needles injected with no relief . I recently had a left hip replacement and I'm in need of another one on my right side. 


This is all do to Osteo Arthritis I'm told due to aging and wear and tear. Also, I underwent an MRI on 8/04/10 for back pain and was told that I have bulging and herniated discs and again arthritis in my lower back at L4 & L5 and also a few others. I also suffer from Spinal Stenosis and I'm unable to stand for more than ten minutes without experiencing terrible lower back pain. XXX also has pain in both knees and lower back. 


XXX and I are seventy three and seventy years old respectively and would like to know your opinion on what would be best for us to try to relieve our pain problems. At present we are trying (this all appears on the label) Member's Mark All Day Extended Release, Glucosamine Chondroitin, Glucosamine HCI 1500 mg.* Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium 1200 mg per serving, and Supports Joint Comfort & Mobility. Instructions read that we are to take three caplets daily. We would very much appreciate any input of information you can supply to us as we don't want any more operations in these later years of our lives. 

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Product feeedback from a satisfied customer

A bit of feedback: 

The Back Pain book is terrific. An easy read for us non medical types yet you feel like you are getting a better understanding of the problem as you read. The exercises are easy to remember and it is easy to check up you are still doing them correctly after a couple of days. I have been doing a few on the floor watching some great rugby in the ITM Cup. Notice I feel less angst about my back. Such a simple solution to avoid potential problems.

The Salter Scales are also very clever. I think I weighed myself more times in the first week I had them than in the last decade. (I have never had a problem with weight although must admit I weigh a few kilos more than I thought I did in 2001). I will start keeping a record of the results and let you have a look in 2-3 months. I am 188cm 52 years old and weigh 78-79kgs have bone density between 2.6 & 2.8, body fat normally in the 13's somewhere (occasionally drops into the 12's), Body water around 63 on average (never below 60) and muscle maybe an average of about 42 but never less than 40?? (I used the athlete mode but then doesn't everybody!!)

Algotene. Somewhere on your site I read on the holy grail to health and fitness you go through periods of improvement and plateaus. After 3-4 weeks of taking Algotene I think it has me moving off the plateau not in measured performance but just a general feeling of well being, more good advice, 

Thanks Paul.  

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I have got pronation problems with my right foot

I have got pronation problems with my right foot.I can see with the eye that it rolls over more than the left foot.I do jogging a couple of days a week.I have got some callouses on the inside of my right foot.This whole problem has been with me for years.My foot is uncomfortable when I walk and run.Years ago it started as a pain on the ball of the right foot.

I have been through quite a few remedies with limited degrees of success.I have tried orthotics,I went to a lady in Cape Town.....who is a posture therapist. She put Yellow pages from phonebook in my running shoes and an inner sole in my left shoe because she said my left leg is shorter than my right.  After a long time only limited success.Then I went to XXXX .(She is a very well known physio who doesn't believe in orthotics .She has some famous patients) She tested me and said I had a weakness on my medial line and I did her "Bunkie"exercises.She also uses a technique which is similar to Rolphing. Moderate success. Then I went to a physio who gave me exercises to strenghen my feet and ankle. Also moderate success. I must stress that I am not being critical of these professionals but for me it didn't work.

I then saw your anti pronation exercise where you raise your feet onto the small toe. I have started doing this but have found that only my upper calfs are sore after and during the

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Here's a multi sports race in Australia worth doing: Snowy Hydro Upper Murray Challenge

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Khancoban-Corryong, Australia
Saturday, 2 October 2010

Don't put it off any longer, join with some friends, enter a team and experience the amazing camaraderie between all competitors and make Saturday 2nd October 2010 the date to experience the combination of a realistic challenge, great prizes, showbag, food and true country hospitality.

Visit www.uppermurraychallenge.com for all the details. With only 7 weeks to Saturday 2th October, entries are flooding in for 8th running of the classic Snowy Hydro Upper Murray Challenge, which is widely regarded as Australia’s most scenic and challenging one-day multisport course, from Khancoban to Corryong.

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I have been diagnosed with water on the knee with mild degenerative changes

What has sparked me to contact you is an article I read by you in the Walking magazine issue 128.

The thing is I have recently been diagnosed with water on the knee with X-rays reporting arthritis (mild degenerative changes) so I’ve stopped all my usual exercise high impact classes – as knee has been too sore anyway and I’m seeing a physio, and also started taking glucosamine tabs.

However, I was interested to read the advice you had given a reader in your article with a knee arthritic condition also, that he shouldn’t walk or cycle but swim. 

Having been an exercise addict for 23 years I would find it hard to give up walking, cycling etc and my knee seems to be a lot better now than even a week ago (has only been troublesome for a few month though).  Although I have discussed cycling etc with my physio and he seemed to think it should be ok as long as I don’t over do it.  I do intend to gradually go back to Pump classes, Zumba, cycle classes and aqua jogging, and I’m already doing an hour or so walking per day plus upper body Pilates and weights with one of our PT’s

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I get frequent headaches after pushing myself in exercise workouts

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As part of my training programme for the half marathon I do one large run a week.

I have been getting a bad headache afterwards, that slowly gets worse  and worse, to the point that I can't function and need to go to bed.

I understand the need to hydrate properly and take electrolytes before and after the run, as well as drink large amounts of water to try and get rid of the headache.

These headaches are quite common for me after I do any exercise that requires me to push myself. For example I did a Tri-Triathlon earlier in the year and ended up with a massive headache afterwards.

I drink about 2 litres of water most days.

I really want to sort this out as I am really enjoying the challenge of training for the half marathon, and look forward to competing.

Angela
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Gary:
Angela, it is possible you are over hydrating.  This will cause bloating of your tissues which includes the brain.  For most of use there is little spare space within the skull for any expansion.  This will cause a splitting headache

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I would like to try manipulation for a stiff toe problem

Gary

I would like to try manipulation for a stiff toe problem. However, I am concerned that this may just cause further damage to the cartilage/joint and/or speed up the arthritis. I have read that rest is the best thing. What do you think?

I damaged my toe about 8 years ago which set off this problem and have periodic bouts of pain, which last a week or so and then can clear up for a couple of months. My doctor says the range of movement is good enough that it would not classify for surgery on the NHS in the UK (I could go private but I am not keen on surgery in any event). I am 57 and pretty active e.g. running, walking.

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I have bruised the bone on the inside of my knee and it won't heal

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Back in the summer I fell off my mountain bike and smacked the inside of my knee on the top tube, I guess I bruised the bone and it has been sore ever since. It’s pretty boney in there, which is sore to touch. I have rested it, iced it, massaged it, antiflamed it, stretched it just about everything I can think of. It doesn’t appear to be a tracking problem, the actual knee and kneecap seem to be running freely, just stiff and sore on the inside of the knee when straightening. Any ideas?








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Gary:

The injury appears to be either the medial ligament or to the adductor tendon where it wraps around the medial tibial plateau.  Both these injuries can be very slow to heal.  Incidentally, I wiped out on by mountain bike on the weekend and suffered the very same blow to the side of the knee!

Treatment is as follows:

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Advice for a suspected case of tibialis posterior tendinosis

I've been suffering from medial ankle pain for about 2 to 3 months (since early May). I initially though it was a grade I deltoid ligament sprain (in both ankles) because the pain was delayed and pretty minor. The pain came a few hours after performing lower body exercises (squats, lunges, single-leg balancing) while trying to force my feet into a neutral position, because I am an overpronator. It responded well to ice and compression at first, and after 3 weeks the pain had subsided. I was walking normally and going up and down stairs as if I was never injured, and about 2 weeks later, the pain returned. What also aggravated it probably were the exercises that I attempted to do to rehab it (single leg balancing and directional movements with theraband resistance). I think I was too aggressive with the exercises. Heat and ice both assist in pain management, but now walking will just bring pain back immediately. I have no visible signs of inflammation - no swelling or heat - and stretching seems to help for the short-term. Exercise also isn't that bad (theraband directional movements and calf raises with the knees bent) but a bit after some discomfort will arise. About a week or two ago, I found out that the pain had to be from either my tibialis posterior or another muscle in the shin/ankle (the flexor hallucis longus? I'm not sure) Since the pain usually comes about with standing and walking, and the fact that I overpronate, led me to believe it is more likely my tibialis posterior, since this has a direct link over overpronating and such

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Getting the zinc taste test done where you live and how to interpret the results

Hi Gary,
I have visited 2 other places. Amcal haven't marketed that test in 5 years so if they do have the solution its likely to be out of date (from what I found out). I actually got it done at a herbal dispensary and a Health 2000 store. The results were quite similar. It begins with no taste and then builds to a kind of metallic taste (or mild anti bacterial taste). This usually takes about 2 to 5 seconds and stays for a while. Its not an overpowering horrible taste but is unpleasant.
From talking to the people it seems that they think I am slightly deficient and one recommended a solution over tablets. They said that if I tasted nothing then I have no Zinc in me and if it was a terrible taste then I have plenty?
"J"
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Gary:
Image via WikipediaZinc deficiency is one of the most common health issues I see daily.  This is increasingly common in young people who are increasingly raised on a diet consisting mostly of noodles, pasta, white rice, refined cereals and chicken.
First we had Gen X, Gen Y and now we have the In Generation: The Instant Noodle Generation.  Characterised by numerous health problems associated with chronic nutrient deficiencies.

The In Generation: Weakly and with Poor Health

Rather than granting the inventor of the Instant Noodle with medals, I think he should have been lined up and shot for crimes against humanity.

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Free statins with your burger and fries - Recommendation by medical researchers

"Fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can neutralise the heart disease dangers of fatty food, researchers at Imperial College London suggest."

"Statins have among the best safety profiles of any medication. A very small proportion of regular statin users experience significant side effects, with problems in the liver and kidneys reported in between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 10,000 people."

Imperial College London News Release 

For immediate release 

Thursday 12 August 2010

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Gary:

When I first read this report I thought it had to be a joke.  But no, these people are dead serious.  But far from improving health, these "health professionals" are recommending a course of action that would be an unprecedented health catastrophe.

Statins are associated with numerous disastrous side effects including loss of muscle, severe joint pain, brain damage, erectile dysfunction, kidney damage and heart failure.

Far from being one in 1,000 or 10,000, my own experience is for adverse events to be nearer one in 10 or one in five.  The sad fact is that less than 10% of drugs adverse reactions ever get formally reported.  Some argue that the real rate is nearer one percent or less.

If consumers really want to reduce heart attack risk, the best action is to stay at home and cook their family a healthy balanced meal from raw ingredients.  Instead of dishing out statins with their fries, a much better health gesture by the fast food outlets could be to hand out a voucher for free night class cooking lessons.

for more about the dangers of statins, here is the link to what I have written on about them.

People who recommend the indiscriminate drugging of entire populations need to be exposed for who they really are: Over-educated Drugs Pushers - not health professionals - no more and no less.

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Beginning the road to recovery from chronic fatigue and exhaustion

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Hi Gary

I came to see you a couple weeks ago suffering from long term fatigue and exhaustion among other things following the birth of my two kids. I am excited to say that thanks to you I am slowly getting my life back. The vitamins and minerals and new diet regime is fantastic and I've noticed a significant increase in my energy levels and and general wellbeing.

Thanks again. Nicki
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Gary:
It is usually the case that the causes of so many ailments are quite straightforward.  It is also usually the case that medicating a "modern" health problem does nothing to resolve the actual causes of which there may several.

Treat the causes and not just the symptoms

In Nicki's case, she has several nutrient deficiencies and imbalances that are working against her health

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Jo Matthews excels at the World Masters Swim Champs in Sweden

Jo Mathews won four World Medals, 3 x 6th place in the 50, 100 and 200 Fly and 1 7th place in the 400 IM. Plus 4 PB's and 3 NZ Records.

 Wow!

Jo is a regular customer and visitor to this website.

Congratulations Jo!

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An 87 year old man seeks advice for problems with walking

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I have been prescribed calcium tablets by my Doctor and will continue to take them. At my age (87) I guess it will not make much difference.

However there is another matter on which I would like your recommendation. I am in reasonable health for my age but progressively I am having difficulty in walking any distance. The main difficulty is that my leg muscles get very tired - the calf and upper leg muscles. If I stop walking for one minute the muscles recover to enable me to walk a further 2/300m.

Can you recommend a product which will help rejuvenate my leg muscles? All I want to do is to take a walk for 20 minutes or so which I have been able to do until about two months ago.

Medications

Glipizide 5mg
Lipitor 20mg
Enalapril 5mg
Atenalol 50mg
Allopurinol 100mg
Frusemide 40mg
Plendil 2.5mg
Cardia 100mg
Osteo-500 1.25g
Terazosin 2mg
Insulin 30/70

I have had Type II diabetes for 20 years. Have had a triple heart bypass 8 years ago. Due to partial kidney failure I am not able to take anti-inflammatory medication.

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More feedback from a Happy Camper

Hi Gary

Just wanted to say a huge thank you!

Thanks so much for your very helpful advice. We did everything you said and he ran on Sunday with no pain at all (he couldn't believe it) He did very well, completed the Taupo 1/2 marathon in 1hr 53min. He had so much fun, he's ready for the next one.

What wonderful service you have, I got all the products needed for the super smoothie on Friday, just in time for his run. That smoothie was fantastic and really helped. He will be having these more often now.

Thanks again.

Naomi
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Gary:
Thanks for the feedback Naomi.

The solutions to most health, injury and conditioning issues are usually quite simple.

I hope you are giving your  Hero a few massages as just reward for a good effort!

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Study finds link between calcium supplements and increased heart attack risk

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Please listen to the Radio New Zealand audio here and then read my comments below.

"While experts are not certain about the biological mechanism by which calcium supplements may damage the body, studies in the past have linked high levels of blood calcium to more heart attacks and damage to blood vessels", Reid said.

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Gary:

The findings of this study are not new news really and stopping taking calcium supplements, while being a beneficial action for most, will do little to improve the overall situation of population risk of heart attack, stroke, dementia and so on.  There is just far too much calcium in the modern diet.

Calcium from any source, when in excess, will damage health

High calcium, low magnesium = Calcification of soft
tissues, including arteries.  Plus osteoporosis.

When calcium is in excess relative to other nutrients in the body, such as magnesium, sodium, copper, protein and pyridoxine, then it will not go into the bones, but be deposited into the soft tissues including the arteries. Whether the imbalance is due to excess calcium intake, deficiency in others or increased need, the end result is the same: Hardening of the soft tissues.

Excess calcium will cause osteoporosis, not prevent it. When a nutrient is in excess the body is unable to incorporate the nutrient and may, in fact go into excretory mode

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Cycling Study: Why did females who ingested protein complain of sore and tired muscles during the sessions?

Woman running on empty: A seriously depleted nutrient base.

The study that is reported below this commentary found that female cyclists suffered discomfort and loss of performance the days after ingesting a mix of protein and carbohydrates following an exhausting endurance cycle as compared to a carbohydrate only intake; whereas their male counterparts in the study had a 4% improvement as compared to men who had the carbohydrate only intake.

Speculation is that the differences in protein digestion and metabolism between the male and female test subjects is probably due to differences in hormonal dominance. While this may well be the case, I tend to think that hormones do not have all that much of an influence. I think the answer is a lot simpler and to do more with the generally poor state of nutrition of many young and not so young women.  This is especially so for women who participate in endurance sports like cycling and running.

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Ultra Protein Plus Pea Protein by Douglas Labs 984 grams

Perfect for vegetarians!

Ultra Protein Plus Pea Protein by Douglas Labs


Note: For sale in New Zealand by Practitioner prescription only.  Contact Gary Moller by email for pricing details and to determine, for sure, if this is the most suitable product for you.
Email: gary@myotec.co.nz

Ultra Protein Plus Pea Protein provides a rich source of all the indispensable amino acids essential to health, as well as 25% of the nutrition provided by Douglas Laboratories' Ultra Preventive® III, a multi-vitamin/mineral dietary supplement. Pea Protein beverage powder also provides a significant amount of the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS) in delicious chocolate almond and vanilla bean flavors. It contains no genetically modified plant tissue and is pesticide, lactose and gluten free.



Ultra Protein Plus Pea Protein Chocolate Almond Powder 948 grams
Serving size: 1 heaping scoop, 31.6 grams
Servings per container: approximately 30

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How safe are your cosmetics?

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How is molybdenum and zinc connected?

High zinc, low Molybdenum:
Poor zinc utilisation. Zinc deficiency.

I was wondering how molybdenum and zinc are connected?

Nicole
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Gary:
When zinc appears to be high relative to the overall pattern of minerals on the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and where Molybdenum is noticeably low, we can assume the body is failing to properly utilise dietary zinc.

Molybdenum aids the utilisation of zinc, so we can assume that the pattern of high zinc relative to molybdenum indicates that zinc is being lost from the body at an excessive rate.

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An update on my personal journey back to health fitness

My 30's and 40's were characterised by chronic fatigue and stress, as is the case for so many of us who are trapped in the rat race of paying the mortgage, feeding the family and getting ahead in business and careers.

The usual response to stress and fatigue is to go join a gym, run or cycle and further beat up body and mind!  I was no exception.

By the time I was 50 I was physically and mentally burned to the bone.  Running was a painful shuffle, cycling was not much better.  My enthusiasm for work was gone and there were disturbing goings-on with my health:  Blood pressure was up and down like a yo-yo, cholesterol was creeping ominously upwards and my skin was breaking out in raw patches of precancerous solar kerastoses.  I was unhappy about this state of affairs to say the least.

The last ten years have been a fascinating journey of discovery as I have sought to reverse these detrimental change.  I have had stunning success.  But it has taken every day of the last 10 years to turn the ship around.

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