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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on HemochromatosisDescription Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disorder in which the small intesting absorbs excess iron. Too much iron is absorbed from an ordinary diet, consequently this condition is sometimes called "iron overload" or "iron storage overload." If untreated, hemochromatosis can damage major organs in the body. The excess iron is stored in glands and muscle, including the live, pancreas and heart. Hemochromatosis is the most common abnormal gene in the US population and affects 3 in 1000. Epidemiology usually age > 40 women older than men since menstruation is protective Symptoms increased skin pigmentation , weakness and fatigue, abdominal pain arthritis is often the first symptom Signs skin pigmentation, diabetis symptoms, cardiac failure Course normal life expectancy with regular phlebotomy Complications hepatic cirrhosis, hepatoma, pituitary impotence CHF from cardiomyopathy with rapid downhill course diabetes, usually insulin dependant Causes The mechanism for increased iron absorption with excess iron stores is unknown. Iron metabolism appears to be normal, except for higher levels of iron. Iron overload may be due to thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia, liver disease, excessive iron intake, or chronic transfusion. Alcohol increases the absorption of iron, and almost half with the disease are alcoholic. Loss of blood delays the symptoms. Women are often asymptomatic because of menstruation and pregnancy. genetic, autosomal recessive on chromosome 6 One article proposse that hereditary hemochromatosis and in particular the common HFE C282Y mutation may represent an adaptation to decreased dietary iron in cereal grain-based Neolithic diets. Both homozygous and heterozygous carriers of the HFE C282Y mutation have increased iron stores and therefore possessed an adaptive advantage under Neolithic conditions. Conventional Labs Iron studies: Serum ferritin (iron), Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), Urinary iron Transferrin saturation (serum iron divided by TIBC x 100) greater than 70% is virtually diagnostic of iron overload. Hyperglycemia, decreased FSH and LH, decreased testosterone, increased SGOT, hypoalbuminemia. A liver biposy for stainable iron is the standard for diagnosis. 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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