Daily Co-enzyme Q10 supplementation may counter the rise in oxidative stress associated with strenuous exercise and reduce subsequent muscle damage.

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Donepezil, a drug used to treat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, may boost cognition in healthy people.

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New research shows that taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety significantly increases mortality risk.

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Long-term users of aspirin have been found to have a significantly higher risk of developing Crohn's disease.

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By Gordon Pedersen Ph.D.

H1N1 is a serious threat to our health and way of life. The best way to treat it influenza is to prevent it and employ healthy hygiene. Drugs have serious side effects and cannot be used by the entire population and should not be used for long periods of time.

In order to control an epidemic all types of treatment should be employed including prescription drugs (ACE, ARB's, TNF-alpha blockers, anti-viral and anti-bacterial) vitamins, mineral, antioxidant herbs, proper hygiene, air filtration, water filtration and the proper use of diet and nutritional supplements, especially the newly patented, FDA approved Silver Sol technology. Silver Sol destroys bacteria, viruses, and mold so it demonstrates broader spectrum of activity than any antibiotic or antiviral drug. It can be taken daily due the fact that it passes through the body unchanged, and can prevent viral infections, treat them and work synergistically with antibiotics to produce as much as a ten fold increase in activity against the bacteria that cause death in influenza. Continue reading…

Week of August 10, 2009
Gordon Pedersen, PhD
Director of the Institute of Alternative Medicine

Dr. Gordon Pedersen is an international best-selling author. He is the formulator of more than 150 nutritional products and is the host of the radio show "Common Sense Medicine". He was nominated to chair the United States Pharmacopoeia Review Board, Natural Products Committee. Dr. Pedersen is an acclaimed scientist and sought after professional speaker and nutritional expert.

Dr. Pedersen received his Doctorate degree in Toxicology with emphasis in Virology from Utah State University and a Master's degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness. Dr. Pedersen has authored a number of important protocols in virology.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Pedersen will present, Protecting Yourself from Influenza Using Prescription Medication, Nutritional Supplements and Silver Sol, on Thursday, September 10th.

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There's good news for people who suffer from mild knee arthritis. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Munster in Germany, an extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree has been shown to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. Continue reading…

A new blood-thinning drug called Effient has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce the risk of blood clots in patients who have undergone angioplasty. Continue reading…

Understanding how praziquantel is able to treat parasitic flatworms may help scientists design new drugs that work in similar ways should the parasite develop a resistance to the drug.

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A study conducted by Stanford University has found that nearly two-thirds of women with multiple sclerosis who breastfed exclusively after the birth of their babies did not experience a relapse of their disease -- even though they were not taking their MS medications. Continue reading…