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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Musculoskeletal Finally, a Healthy Energy Drink for you and your kids! |
Information on Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisDescription Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou GehrigÕs Disease, is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease caused by the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This causes loss of nervous control of the voluntary muscles, resulting in the degeneration and atrophy of the muscles. Eventually the respiratory muscles are affected which leads to death from an inability to breath. Symptoms paresis and leg weakness Signs marked muscle atrophy, usually upper extremity accompanied by asymmetrical fasciculations and hyperreflexia fasciculations of the tongue lack of sensory abnormality differentiates it from cervical disc disease Causes There are three types of ALS: sporadic, familial, and Guamian. The most common form is sporadic. A small number of cases are inherited genetic disorders (familial). A large number of cases, however, occur in Guam and other Pacific territories. The familial type of ALS is caused by a genetic defect in superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant enzyme that continuously removes the highly toxic free radical, superoxide. The causes of sporadic and Guamian ALS are unknown. Several hypothesis have been proposed including: Glutamate toxicity; Oxidative stress; Mitochondrial dysfunction; Autoimmune disease; Infectious diseases (Lyme disease, poliomyelitis, HIV, and Tertiary syphilis); Toxic chemical exposure (pesticides); Heavy metals toxicity (lead, mercury, aluminum, and manganese); Calcium and magnesium deficiency; Carbohydrate metabolism; and Growth factor deficiency. Pathophysiology Degeneration of anterior horn cells and motor BetzÕs cells of cerebrum progressively up from the caudad portion of the body. Circulating antibody inhibits protein stimulation of axonal sprouting secreted by denervated muscle. Perhaps a defective glutamate transport system permits neurotoxic levels to build up. Autoimmune IgG against calcium channels Conventional Labs There are no specific lab tests for ALS, although there may be a deficiency in hexosaminidase. Muscle biopsy shows neuronal degenerative changes Cord biopsy shows atrophy with decreased anterior horn cells and lipofuscin in degenerated corticospinal tracts MRI and contrast myelography to visualize the cervical spinal cord. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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