Stop ulcers and other stomach problems
with an inexpensive spice

If you suffer from stomach disease, especially ulcers, you know that H. pylori bacteria might be the culprit. Modern medicine uses combinations of antibiotics to fight this germ. But antibiotics kill good bacteria along with the bad, which can cause unwanted side effects.

I’ve found that a cocktail of supplements can cure almost 100% of these cases. And one spice in particular can work miracles. Now a study from India confirms what I’ve found in my clinic.

This study came from the Indian equivalent of our National Institutes of Health. So it carries merit. In the study on mice, researchers wanted to know if the spice curcumin could eradicate H. pylori. They found that it was “highly effective” in killing the bacteria in their stomachs. Additionally, it greatly helped to repair their stomach cells from the carnage brought by the germ. The researchers said that curcumin was of “immense” therapeutic value against these devastating bacteria.

One particular nut drops triglyceride levels by 10.2%

You’ve probably heard that nuts are a superfood. New studies come out monthly extolling the power of nuts to keep you healthy. Most of these studies focus on almonds. But two new studies say another great-tasting nut can drop your triglycerides and your LDL cholesterol.

The first study found that pistachio nuts (67 gms daily) can lower your total cholesterol by 5.1% and LDL by 7.4%. These green nuts also improved LDL to HDL ratios by 5.6%. But that wasn’t the big news. Those study participants with high triglycerides (.150 mg/dl) saw their levels drop by 10.2%. The researchers said the nuts work best in those with higher LDL cholesterol and/or with a lower body mass index.

In the second study, researchers confirmed the first study. They found that 32-63 grams (10% of daily energy needs) per day of pistachio nuts reduced serum oxidized LDL concentrations. It also raised plasma lutein, alpha-carotene, and gamma tocopherol. These are important natural antioxidants.

The bio-identical hormone you don’t need

If you’ve read my newsletter for very long, you know that I’m a big fan of bio-identical hormones. I’ve seen some incredibly positive changes in people who need them and take them correctly. However, I recently came across a particular bio-identical hormone that I no longer recommend. Let me explain.