Another Pediatric health site

Here is a link regarding Vitamin D in Pregnancy and the website link where you can find more information regarding pediatric health issues.

http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/

Friday Fun Facts from Designs for Health

Here are some 'Friday fun facts' that were sent from Designs for Health. Thought I would share a few here.

#1.
Research as far back as 1975 told us that hyperactive children have low levels of serotonin. Oral doses of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) resulted in an appreciable increase in the serotonin content and a very large increase in the PLP (pyridoxal phosphate) content of blood in these hyperactive patients according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. Click here for related abstract.

#2.
There is evidence that H. Pylori infection may be the cause of stomach autoimmune disease that leads to decrease in stomach acid production and intrinsic factor production, that leads to B12 deficiency, that leads to pernicious anemia. Click here for related abstract.

#3.
SAMe protects against acetaminophen-induced liver toxicity in mice. Click here for related abstract

Heavy Metals, Methylation Info

Received this link from a colleague here in Denver who works extensively with chelation and Heavy Metals. If you are interested in this and want to know more I will gladly pass on his info to you, just call or email me.

Dr.-Yasko-MTHFr,-Methylation,-&-Metals-DVD

Go Australia!

A survey of more than 3000 South Australians during 2004 found 52.2 per cent used complementary and alternative medicine ( CAM), such as herbal remedies, aromatherapy and Chinese medicine. This is higher than other regions of the world such as the US where a 2004 study estimated a third of the population to be using CAM. CAM includes herbal medicines, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplements, homeopathic medicines and aromatherapy products. The new study also included a range of therapies like chiropractic, osteopathy, naturopathy, homeopathy and acupuncture. In the Australian research, nearly 40 % of CAM users were taking vitamins, more than 20 % took herbal medicines and 13.6 % were taking mineral supplements.

Health websites...Just FYI

Here is a site with interesting information regarding various health issues. http://www.heartspring.net/ I also had a patient ask about a site to look up various neurological medications and their possible side effects. This one is run by a layperson, not a MD or pharmaceutical company, so it has a real sense of humor. It is http://www.crazymeds.org/

* disclaimer*
I am not responsible for the info listed on these sites or any sites I list on this blog. With that legal thing out of the way...hope you had a great New Years!