Published July 28, 2010

Don’t let your doctor use X-ray dyes unless you do this first...

If you have an X-ray that uses a contrast dye scheduled, please read this before going to the doctor. It could save your kidneys.

Contrast dyes are important to see your organs function, like in coronary angiography or kidney X-rays. But contrast dyes carry significant risk of renal damage, especially if you already have kidney disease. However, you can prevent the damage with one simple supplement.

Scientists compared the effectiveness of NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine) and vitamin C in 212 patients scheduled for angiography. They gave half of the patients 1,200 mg of NAC twice daily the day before and the day of the angiogram. They gave the other half 3 grams and 2 grams the day before and 2 grams twice after the exam of vitamin C. Then they compared the kidney damage of both groups.

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Published July 22, 2010

How your fingernails can predict your arthritis risk

Are you worried that you might develop arthritis as you age? What if I told you there’s an easy way to keep tabs on your joints — and a simple way to prevent arthritis from developing?

To keep tabs on your joints, all you have to do is watch your fingernails. If they begin to show signs of change — for instance, they become weaker or brittle — then you need to take action. You see, your fingernails are made from protein. And these same proteins build cartilage in your joints. So it’s very possible the change in your fingernails is a warning sign that your joints are in trouble.

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Published July 21, 2010

The proven way to cure diabetes and lower your
risk of Alzheimer’s

I’ve often said that Alzheimer’s disease is really a different form of diabetes. I call it type-3 diabetes or diabetes of the brain. How can I say this? If you’re obese, you’re at a higher risk of memory problems, and quite possibly Alzheimer’s disease. But what’s the connection?

Scientists recently studied mice to find out. They’ve found that the hormone leptin may have something to do with it. Leptin tells your brain that you have had enough to eat. But is leptin the missing piece of the puzzle?

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