CAOH News Letter - August 31, 2009

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For some reason it seems like everyone thinks that things like this only happen to someone else. I hope this is true, but if you have kids, you need to think about them. Now that school is back in session it's of the utmost importance that you begin your kids on a preventative anti-flu program. This should be done now, before the viruses have a chance to take real effect. I have put a program together that is designed to build up their immunity, reducing their chances of catching a cold or flu (H1N1 - Swine flu). At a minimum it will increase the odds that if a cold or flu does take hold, the symptoms will be mild and the overall duration will be shortened.

The protocol's top four products (the others are recommended on an individual basis):

Whey Protein Powder: Contains potent immunoglobulins and immune stimulating amino acids.

Vitamin D3: Has profound effects on human immunity and can decrease susceptibility to the influenza virus.
Probiotic Flora-Health: Is an immune system enhancer and is essential for nutrient assimilation.
Colloidal Silver: Has been utilized as a powerful, natural anti-biotic/anti-viral and preventative against infections for over 100 years.

Additional products that will enhance immunity:

Liquid CoEnzyme Q10: Mandatory for energy production and optimum immune system function.
Power C (w/synergists): Overall immune system support. A great formula.
Oregano Oil: Germicidal and upper respiratory tract support.

Remember these two important datums:

An ounce (inexpensive/quick) of prevention is worth a pound (expensive/long duration) of cure.
You are either at cause over a situation or you are the effect of that situation. Which do you choose?

Dr E.

If you have questions or need more info, please do not hesitate to drop me a note at askthedoctor@caoh.com

White House report predicts 30,000 to 90,000 H1N1 deaths.

By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY 8-24-2009

The global flu pandemic expected to return to the USA this fall may infect as much as half the U.S. population, flooding hospitals with nearly 2 million patients and causing 30,000 to 90,000 deaths, according to the first official forecast of the scope of the flu season now getting underway.

The report, released Monday by the White House, was prepared by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. It offers the forecast as the most plausible of a range of scenarios that reflect the potential impact of a new form of H1N1 flu, known as swine flu, which the report calls "a serious health threat to the United States."

"While this is not the 1918 flu pandemic, it infects younger people more, and serious complications do occur," says panel co-chairman Eric Lander, director of the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, warning that infants and children, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses are at special risk of serious complications.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 2 million people nationwide have been infected with the virus and 522 have already died. But flu experts worry that cases will mount as youngsters return to school and as cold weather drives people indoors. "We think it's very likely cases will increase," says David Marens of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

One of the council's goals was to use scenarios drawn from experience to identify critical health concerns and guide the government's response. The report concludes that the coming flu season will more likely resemble 1957, which killed 70,000 people, or 1968, when 34,000 died.

"There's great uncertainty about what we're going to be seeing as this develops," says White House Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan. "We're trying to find a way to deal with various scenarios." The report calls for the government to intensify efforts to track infections and hospitalizations and to advocate common-sense prevention measures (This does not include any natural health methods or dietary modifications Dr. E). Among them: making sure that sick people can get refunds to sporting events and that sick children who rely on school lunches can get them without infecting classmates.

The science advisers also urge the government to press vaccine makers to speed production by one month, by beginning to fill and distribute vials before clinical trials are completed. Without accelerating vaccine production, they say, the first doses may not become available until after the swine flu season peaks (the first vaccine shots will be available in late October but a person's immunity to the virus will not take effect for an additional 5-8 weeks Dr. E). In response, the government has asked manufacturers to put vaccine in vials "as soon as they are ready," the administration says.

The report asserts that an influx of flu patients may clog hospital emergency rooms and intensive-care units (ICUs). "It's possible that at a time of peak demand from 50% to 100% of ICU beds in an area might be used for influenza cases. They're often close to capacity without influenza," Lander says.

What nutrition program is right for you?

We can help find the Answer!

California Academy of Health® prides itself on providing you and your family the highest quality products to satisfy all of your wellness goals.

As you probably know, we have many wonderful products, some of which I’m sure you’ve tried. However, it can be confusing (and expensive!) to try to figure out what will really contribute to your overall wellness. We often hear “Which is the best Superfruit Juice to take?” “Which products will help with weight loss?”, etc.

Please take advantage of the expertise available to you from Dr. Marcus Ettinger, our Research and Development Director. He’s been answering questions like this for over two decades, with thousands of satisfied clients. He can help you design a personalized wellness program that will address your specific needs or goals. Be assured, the intention here is not just to sell more of our products, he will happily recommend any products (from whomever) and lifestyle changes that will help you. (Important Note: Please be as detailed in your request as possible and provide him any data that may help with his recommendation.)

Things are a little more stressful out there! Let’s take care of ourselves. Email Dr. Ettinger at askthedoctor@caoh.com. He’ll get back to you right away. In addition, don’t forget to go to our website at www.caoh.org for detailed product information, and use our blog (link) for the answers to many of your questions.

Powerful anti-aging with resveratrol; it’s more than just the “French Paradox”

Resveratrol is best known for its suspected role in the "French Paradox", which is the low incidence of heart disease in the French even though they eat a high fat diet. The "French Paradox" is related to the consumption of red wine.

Studies: Millions of U.S. kids lacking Vitamin D

Low levels may be putting a generation at risk for heart disease, diabetes

WASHINGTON - Millions of U.S. children have disturbingly low Vitamin D levels, possibly increasing their risk for bone problems, heart disease, diabetes and other ailments, according to two new studies that provide the first national assessment of the crucial nutrient in young Americans.

About 9 percent of those ages 1 through 21 — about 7.6 million children, adolescents and young adults — have Vitamin D levels so low they could be considered deficient, while an additional 61 percent — 50.8 million — have higher levels, but still low enough to be insufficient, according to the analysis of federal data being released Monday.

"It's astounding," said Michal L. Melamed of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, who helped conduct one of the studies published online by the journal Pediatrics. "At first, we couldn't believe the numbers. I think it's very worrisome."

Low Vitamin D levels are especially common among girls, adolescents and people with darker skin, according to the analysis of a nationally representative sample of more than 6,000 children. For example, 59 percent of African American teenage girls were Vitamin D deficient, Melamed's study found.

Power D3™

CAOH® Power D3™ soft-gels supply 1000 IU of vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). This important vitamin is in a highly-absorbable liquid soft-gel form. Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun. However, it is not readily abundant in food. As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure your body receives an adequate supply.

Power Vitamin D3™

Liquid Advanced Formula

Each drop contains 100 IU of Vitamin D: 4 drops provide 400 IU, 20 drops provide 2,000 IU. A full dropperful provides approximately 50 drops, or 5,000 IU. This is a great way to get Vit D for your kids, you can mix it in anything!

CAOH® Power Vitamin D3™ Liquid Advanced Formula supplies 400 IU of vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) per dose. This important vitamin is in a highly-absorbable liquid form. Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun. However, it is not readily abundant in food. As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure an adequate supply.

Noni juice was the very first product we ever offered, over 10 years ago now. We were one of the first to import the juice from the island of Tahiti, getting it bottled here in the US. Since that time noni juice has been sold all over the world and we ourselves have sold literally tens of thousands of bottles.

Over the last couple of years our other Superfruits have stolen some of the limelight from this tried-and-true fruit, to our regret. We have so many customers that call to tell us that Noni has helped their sports injuries, digestion, and other difficulties. We wanted to make sure that Noni was still something that all of you were thinking about!

Our Noni Juice is as good as it can get. Still imported from Tahiti (the best source), certified organic and kosher, and with a wonderful fruit puree blend in our Almost Nude Noni to cut that "interesting" taste. (We still have the Nude 100% Noni for any purists out there!)

The bottom line is that noni is an incredible little fruit, it may not taste very good, but wow the benefits! We have written and gathered great information about this special fruit - yes even before wikidpedia existed! Take a look at the following articles:

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Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (07/06/2009) - Edited for grammar and definition.

Diseases of the heart and circulation are so common and the public is so well acquainted with the major symptoms that result from cardiovascular disorders that patients, and occasionally physicians, wrongly attribute many unrelated complaints to cardiovascular disease (CVD). It should not be a surprise that this occurs, as most patients are aware that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

There are four principle properties of the cardiovascular system that can be evaluated to provide information to help manage cardiovascular disease. These include movement of electrical signals through the heart, heart pump function, blood flow through the heart, and anatomy. There are several risk factors for cardiovascular disease that are essentially undeniable. These are older age, male gender, and a family history of CVD. Additionally, three major risk factors identified include cigarette smoking, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), and hypertension.

By definition a multivitamin is a preparation intended to supplement a human diet with vitamins, dietary minerals and other nutritional elements. A multivitamin/mineral supplement is defined in the United States as a supplement containing 3 or more vitamins and minerals but does not include herbs, hormones, or drugs, with each nutrient dosage below the tolerable upper level determined by the Food and Drug Board (FDA). People with dietary imbalances may include those on restrictive diets and those who can't or won't eat a nutritious diet. Pregnant women and elderly adults have different nutritional needs than other adults, and a multivitamin may be indicated by their physicians.

A recent study was done involving 128 obese Chinese women aged 18-55 years having an increased risk of cardiovascular disease by having hypertension, hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia. It was a 26-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with the subjects receiving either one tablet of high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (MMS), or one tablet of low-dose MMS (Low MMS), or calcium 162 mg (Calcium) or identical placebo (Placebo) daily. The results showed that supplementation with adequate multivitamin and mineral supplement could reduce blood pressure and serum CRP in obese women with increased cardiovascular disease risk. (1)

(1). Wang C, Li Y, Zhu K, et al. Effects of supplementation with multivitamin and mineral on blood pressure and C-reactive protein in obese Chinese women with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2009;18(1):121-30.

H1N1 ("Swine Flu") is going to affect you - be on guard!