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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 PreeclampsiaDescription Preeclampsia,, which is also called toxemia of pregnancy, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure, fluid retention that first shows up in the second half of pregnancy, and protein in the urine. Preeclampsia can range from mild to severe, and is treatable. Since preeclampsia can severely restrict the flow of blood to the placenta, it can be quite dangerous for a developing baby. If it's not treated it can develop into eclampsia, a serious condition that can cause convulsions. Eclampsia can be very dangerous for a mother and her unborn child. Causes The cause of preeclampsia remains unknown; however, placental dysfunction may initiate the systemic vasospasm, ischemia, and thrombosis that eventually damages maternal organs. Other causes include: altered cardiovascular reactivity (current hypothesis); Increased capillary permeability; Widespread vasospasm; Microthrombi; Hypertension Risk factors for preeclampsia include extremes of maternal age (Teenage, Females > 35 years old), primigravida, multiple gestations, molar pregnancy, preexisting HTN, diabetes mellitus (DM), renal disease, preexisting connective tissue disease, vascular disease, prior history of preeclampsia or eclampsia, and family history of preeclampsia or eclampsia; Lower socio-economic status; Collagen disorders; First subsequent pregnancy with a different father; Chronic hypertension. Conventional Labs Elevated BP (> 140/90 [18.6/12 kPa] or increased 30 [4 kPa] systolic or increased 15 [2 kPa] diastolic) recorded on 2 BP readings 6 hours apart Rapid excessive weight gain (> 5 lb/week) (2.3 kg/week) Proteinuria (> 300 mg/24 hrs or > 1 gram/L) Uric acid increased (mild increase > 5.5 mg/dL [0.32 mmol/L]); (severe increase > 9.5 mg/dL [0.56 mmol/L]) Thrombocytopenia CrCl < 90 mL/min/1.73m2 (0.87 mL/s/m2) Increased BUN (> 16 mg/dL [5.7 mmol/L]) Increased creatinine (> 1.0 mg/dL [88 mol/L]) Abnormal increased liver function tests Increased fibrin degradation products Increased PT Decreased fibrinogen Urinalysis: Granular casts, Red blood cell casts, Renal tubular cell casts, White blood cell casts, Increased urine specific gravity Increased T4 Thrombocytopenia Decreased fibrinogen Disseminated intravascular coagulation Hyperbilirubinemia 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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