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Managing multiple medications. Herbs & supplements. Here’s what you need to know to be a wiser consumer of alternative therapies

This 2002 article from Harvard Health Publications offers guidance on safely integrating herbal supplements and alternative therapies with conventional medications. It emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare providers before starting any new supplement, as certain herbs can interact with prescription drugs, potentially leading to adverse effects. The article also highlights

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EDTA Chelation Therapy Alone and in Combination with Oral High-Dose Multivitamins and Minerals for Coronary Disease: The Factorial Group Results of the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2×2 factorial trial investigated the independent and combined effects of intravenous disodium EDTA chelation therapy and high-dose oral multivitamins/minerals (OMVM) in 1,708 patients with a history of myocardial infarction. Participants were randomized into four groups receiving: (1) EDTA + OMVM, (2) EDTA + placebo vitamins, (3)

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White-Berry Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) as complementary treatment in cancer: Does it help?

White-berry mistletoe (Viscum album L.) has been explored as a complementary cancer therapy, with studies suggesting it may improve response rates, overall survival, and quality of life while reducing side effects from conventional cancer treatments. The extracts, rich in biologically active substances like mistletoe lectins and viscotoxins, have demonstrated immune-stimulating

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Molecular effects of ozone on amino acids and proteins, especially human hemoglobin and albumin, and the need to personalize ozone concentration in major ozone autohemotherapy

This retrospective controlled cohort study evaluated intravenous (IV) ozonized saline therapy as a prophylactic intervention for healthcare workers (HCWs) in a COVID-19 hospital in India. Among 235 HCWs, 64 received ozone therapy in addition to standard prophylaxis, while 171 received standard prophylaxis only. The incidence of COVID-19 was significantly lower

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ARE MISTLETOE EXTRACT INJECTIONS THE NEXT BIG THING IN CANCER THERAPY?

This article from Johns Hopkins Magazine highlights the personal story of Ivelisse Page, a colon cancer patient who, after surgery, declined chemotherapy and opted for mistletoe extract (Viscum album) injections under the supervision of her oncologist, Dr. Luis Diaz. Following treatment, she reported improved well-being and has remained cancer-free, which

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Disappearance of an Advanced Adenomatous Colon Polyp After Intratumoural Injection With Viscum Album (European Mistletoe) Extract: A Case Report

This case report documents the complete disappearance of a high-grade dysplasia colon adenoma in a 78-year-old male patient with a history of stage IIIC colon cancer, following two intratumoural injections of Viscum album (European mistletoe) extract (Iscador®Qu). Due to the patient’s refusal of surgery and the lesion being unsuitable for

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Important News Flash For Natural Medicine – TACT Trial

The Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) was a seven-year study evaluating the effectiveness of an EDTA-based chelation regimen in patients aged 50 and older who had previously experienced a myocardial infarction. The study demonstrated that EDTA chelation therapy significantly reduced the composite risk of major cardiovascular events—including death, reinfarction,

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Chelation Therapy: FAQ’s

Chelation therapy is an alternative treatment that uses agents like EDTA to bind and remove heavy metals and other toxins from the body, often employed to treat conditions such as heavy metal poisoning and cardiovascular disease. The article explains that this therapy can improve circulation, help detoxify the body, and

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Chelation Therapy: What To Do With Inconvenient Evidence

Chelation therapy, particularly using EDTA, has shown potential benefits for patients with cardiovascular disease, especially those with diabetes and a history of myocardial infarction, as evidenced by the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT). This treatment works by binding to heavy metals and minerals in the body, potentially improving blood

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EDTA Chelation therapy and Cardiovascular issues

EDTA chelation therapy is proposed as a treatment for cardiovascular issues, particularly atherosclerosis, by binding to calcium and other heavy metals in the blood, potentially removing arterial plaque and improving blood flow. While this therapy may benefit individuals with cardiovascular conditions like coronary artery disease, it remains controversial, with limited

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