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Alzheimer's Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association Online Community site
Originally posted by AnnM:
Posted June 20, 2005 08:28 PM
I want to share my experience with certain meds. Some medications make the situation worse for some patients and specifically in my mother's case. My mother is 84 years old and was in very serious condition in March to the point where I was being asked to place her in hospice (3 times we discussed this and possibility of placing a feeding tube).
I have been in health care (long term)administration for almost 30 years. She was started on Risperdal and Remeron last August as she had developed what I felt was Sundowners and was not sleeping at night and calling out. She has been on Trazodone for 2 years. She was hospitalized for a month last December and severe weight loss has occured since that time until April when we did several changes to medication protocols. The results have been not only amazing, but dramatic. Due to her hallucinations, calling out (yelling) incessitantly, severe agitation with some hitting at times, I asked that we see if either the Remeron or Risperdal was causing any problems. The nursing staff was wanting to increase the medications and use haldol PRN. At the time she was on Risperdal, Remeron, Seroquel, Trazodone, Aricept and Namenda. The psychiatrist granted my request and pulled all three: Risperdal, Remeron, and Seroquel. I was concerned about the drastic removal of all three at once, but my fears were unfounded.
Over the next 3 weeks there was improvement, with her yelling out, but she quit eating and drinking altogether. Then I found where Southwest Medical School in Dallas had initiated a research study on homocysteine levels and the use of Vitamin B complex drugs and a glutathione precursor called NAC. I had been doing internet searches regarding a nutritional product called Immunocal and the double strength product called Pronutra, which is a cysteine delivery system that is patented and proven to raise glutathione levels. Listed in PDR. I had never heard of glutathione levels and the need for this for vitamins/ immune system improvements. So On March 25, I started giving my mother 30 grams of this product. My mother is in a nursing home if I failed to mention that. I had read the research where this product from Canada helped with Aids and Cancer victims cachexia (wasting syndrome) and felt like what did I have to lose other than a little bit of money to try this. I also read where people on the Pronutra being used for decubitus care/ had improvement in their cognitive ability.
I took it myself first for a couple of weeks to see if there were any side effects. There were none, other than I felt much better and my arthritis pain was gone. I had meet with one of the representatives who happened to be in Ft Worth to show this product to a local hospital and nursing home. I was impressed with the research and results she had shown me. Unbelievably, in 11 days after my mother began taking this product, she got up out of the bed and starting ambulating without assistance. She has improved so much that the entire nursing home staff, family members, consulting dietitian & physician have marveled at her improvement. She is now walking without assistance (was bed/chair confined), able to make her needs known, initiates conversation, recognizes people and staff, laughs all the time.
Today, she is now feeding herself intermittently with me cueing her and encouraging her. She drinks without difficulty. Her swallowing problem is now gone. She had speech therapy back in Jan with no improvement. She had O.T. and P.T back in January with minimal improvement and no rehab potential. In essence her quality of life has been changed to a level I never anticipated with a nutritional supplement. Today I talked with the facility nutritionist who marvels as she had seen her before and after using the nutritional product(s). She said that glutathione is beginning to get a lot of interest in the nutritional field now. I told her that Southwest Med School, Dept of Neurology will be publishing a report on their initial results of their study at the end of this month. We did start my mother on Cerefolin in May for about 3 weeks, and we have subsequently held that when her CBC went from very abnormal to normal in a couple of weeks. My story is one I want to share with anyone facing caring for dementia patients. I am in Texas. I stay in contact with Southwest Medical Center even though my mother is not in their study, but the Dr. wants to follow her progress with the proctocol we are doing.
My background is nursing home administrator/ inspector/ owner/ of home care/ hospice and nursing home. My mother was a hospital administrator. Her improvement is truly remarkable. I am thankful that her quality of life has improved even if for a short time. Who knows how long it will last. She is diagnosed with Dementia/ Chronic Renal Insufficiency/ Hypothyroidism, but no longer is end stage. I am still giving my mother 10 to 20gms of the Immunocal or Pronutra daily per physician order. (now he wrote the order when my mother WALKED into his office in late April and answered his questions much to his amazement)
Howard's Alzheimer's Disease My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in October 2006. He was 56 years old and had been a long distance truck driver for over 20 years.
Howard had been taking Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum for a year and a half. We firmly believe that these two products have contributed to his ability to function better and for a longer period of time. When he was first diagnosed the doctor was amazed at the high level Howard was functioning at compared to the level of deterioration shown in the MRI. Every time he has a checkup, his doctor continues to marvel at his high level of function. I think that the reason he was able to work for so long and that he functions so well now is the immune boosting, detoxification and rebuilding benefits of Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum. Unfortunately, 20 years of negatives; bad food, bad sleep habits, smoking and alcohol use, toxic road fumes, a mouth full of mercury fillings, too much stress, a GPS unit mounted onto the truck directly over his head and weekly x-rays at the U.S. border, outweighed the positives in Howard's life, resulting in the disease process called Alzheimer's.
Now that Howard has removed those negatives and increased the positives in the form of health promoting habits and therapies, I am happy to report steady progress on his road to recovery! He took 2 packs each of Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum for 2 years and now has leveled out at 3 Platinum, as well as the vitamin and minerals, omega, PNT 200 and cherry concentrate each day.
Over the course of the last year we have seen improvement in the following areas: 1) memory - he can now recount complete telephone conversations and tv programs 2) energy - he needs less sleep now and he does more during the day 3) focused and engaged - in conversation and social situations 4) sense of humour - he has his quick wit back after many years of it being gone 5) takes initiative - he no longer needs direction, he does things on his own. 6) appearance - within 1 1/2 years, he looks 10 years younger
Over a six month period after taking Immunocal and Platinum, Howard's mercury levels dropped from 52 to 12! (Normal is below 15) In 2006, his MRI showed "marked generalized cortical atrophy". His September 2008 MRI report says "no significant atrophy is demonstrated". WOW!
And now when our 3 grandchildren visit, Howard can keep up with them all weekend. Two years ago, one to two hours was all that he could tolerate. That's what it is all about - enjoying time with family! We are thrilled with his progress and unbelievably grateful for Immunotec's products.
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Athletes
Added Power for Weightlifters - Nicholas Theodorou
Powerlifting is without a doubt the ultimate strength sport. Enjoyed by men and women in over 78 countries it is a test of pure unadulterated brute strength. It is different from weightlifting which is a technical event made up of two lifts, the Snatch and the Clean-and-Jerk. Powerlifting involves three lifts: the Squat, the Bench Press and the Deadlift and it is essentially an individual sport where self-improvement is the greatest motivating factor.
The level of discipline and dedication needed to be a top powerlifter is just one of the reasons why Nick Theodorou loves the sport. A top ranked deadlifter, Nick has official best lifts of 463 lbs squat, 259 lbs bench and 562 lbs deadlift at a bodyweight of 148 lbs. His best lifts in raw competition (without any supportive gear) are 450 lbs, 245 lbs and 571.4 lbs at a bodyweight of 164 lbs and at the age of 52.
In addition to being a devout powerlifter, Nick is also a nationally recognized Certified Sports Performance Coach. His extensive client list is made up of an impressive number of well know athletes including Rob Wagner (US World Powerlifting Team member), Lucy Tyler (1996 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 1998 World Champion track cyclist) and Giddeon Massie (National Track Cycling Champion and member of the 2004 US Olympic Track Cycling team).
A lifelong resident of Easton Pennsylvania Nicholas Theodorou whose background is in the chemical industry established Nutritional Technologies in 1989 to serve the strength health and wellness communities with safe, legal and effective supplements, "state-of-the-science" strength training programs along with wellness and longevity products and counselling.
Nick's interest in health, wellness and athleticism led him on a hunt for products that could enhance the immune system and help his trainees excel in sports. The hunt ended when Nick found Immunocal ®. As Nick puts it, "Immunotec offers the product line that I've been searching for in my forty years of interest in human nutritional supplementation. Not only have I discovered outstanding products but I'm helping people be as healthy as they can possibly be. Whether an Olympian athlete, and individual with a catastrophic disease or just the average person who wants to be proactive in taking responsibility for their health, I know that I can help".
Nicks' vigorous work out schedule keeps him very busy and in great shape. After being hugely impressed with the results of Immunocal ® for many years, he is also delighted to have found a safe and effective weight loss product to offer to his clients. Nick has a problem with extra fat around his midsection. Prycena helped him trim that extra fat without losing any muscle strength. At almost 53 years of age, Nick is in top form and isn't slowing down.
Weighing in at 154 lbs and 9.8% body fat, he remains a fierce competitor in Amateur Powerlifting and strong advocate of Immunotec's products. "Having used nutritional supplements for decades I strongly feel that Immunotec's products are the best not only for the general public but also for any and all athletes looking for safe, legal and effective nutritional supplements".
Surprise Benefits for Athletes - David Ablack M.Sc. B.Sc. B.Ed. I have been involved with the coaching of Olympic style weightlifting and personal coaching for nearly twenty years. Over the year the supplement industry has been tainted with many banned or non-regulated substances. This has made finding the right vitanutrients a little tricky at times. As an exercise physiologist and with the help of a world renowned biochemist I have been able to offer the best quality for my athletes and clients.
But it was just by chance that I along with one of my top female weightlifters Jillian Halligan who is also an exercise physiologist met a Dr. Barrie While at a fitness convention in August 2004. He introduced us to a pure whey protein product that enables the body to produce glutathione (GSH). GSH is the master antioxidant in the body. At this time we both hypothesized that this product would increase muscle recovery many times faster thus allowing training intensity to increase.
In Jillian's own words: "A short time after taking the Immunocal ® I noticed that my recovery from heavy training sessions was much faster and the typical muscle soreness that I was used to experiencing was almost eliminated. My energy level was much higher and I was sleeping better. In the 2005 weightlifting season I have increased my Snatch lift total from 67.5kg to 80kg and my Clean and Jerk total has increased from 90kg to 98kg. In 2004 I was ranked 6th in the 63kg weight class and now I am ranked 4th in Canada. David and I have been so thrilled by what this supplement has done for us that we have become distributors and we are now helping so many people experience all the same health and performance benefits that we have experienced. At the same time we are using the income to help fund our athletic pursuits".
Olympic Hopeful Cyclist - Anton Quist Anton's background in engineering has given him real appreciation for the sport of cycling. His love of racing is partly due to its simplicity. "You get what you put into it. If you work hard and smart you will see results". In his opinion, a major difference between a successful athlete and an average one is consistency. "I have made small but measurable improvements each year and just keep working at it every day. That's the only way I know to be able to perform at my best".
At age 36 Anton is one of the more mature competitors in track cycling. Whilst training for a spot on the 2004 US Olympic team where most of his team mates were much younger, he needed to train hard and make sure that his body was in top shape for competition. Anton trained twice a day for two to three hours six days a week cycling and weight training to keep his muscles strong and his endurance high all the while earning a living as a software developer.
Excellent nutrition is also part of Anton's recipe for success. He believes that a body needs to be fuelled with the right kind of food, be well hydrated and well rested to keep up with the demands of a hectic life. He pushes his body to the limit and needs to put the odds on his side to keep him healthy which is why he uses Immunocal ® as part of his daily diet. "I'm performing better now than I ever have!"
Anton's recipe is certainly working. He has won three Masters World Championships has numerous age group world records and was a member of the United States team at the 2003 World Championships. But don't expect hm to boast about is accomplishments. He believes that "everyone is an athlete. You just have to find what you're good at". Once his cycling career slows down, Anton plans to go back to the other things that he loves in life: music and reading - perhaps pursuing a second career as an opera singer. And he would also like to reread the gamut of philosophy books that he studied in school.
Most of us would be satisfied with on significant accomplishment but not Anton Quist. This Harvard grad with a love of opera and appreciation for Plato is already wondering what his next milestone will be.
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Chemo and Radiation Therapy
Dr. Jimmy Gutman - Immunocal® During Chemo & Radiation Therapy and After Treatment
Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD Professor of Medicine, McGill University Medical Center Re: Immunocal during Chemo & Radiation Therapy and after treatment Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:59:40 AM
My sincerest apologies, Karen, for not getting back to you earlier. Even though Brian has initiated his radiotherapy, raising GSH will be possible at any time.
Please understand that I would never suggest that anybody go against the advice of the treating physician, unless I thought that the treatment was clearly wrong or dangerous. Most physicians are of the opinion that if a particular treatment strategy is controversial, it is best avoiding it. "Above all, do no harm" is a basic tenet of the Hippocratic Oath!
The use of antioxidants in radiotherapy is definitely controversial. Many studies suggest that it is beneficial, many studies suggest the opposite. What my opinion is, is not relevant here, what is clear is that there is no universal agreement. However, it must be made clear is that raising glutathione using GSH precursors is not the same as the indiscriminant use of other antioxidants.
The antioxidants commonly used (vitamin C, E, etc) are what we call "exogenous" antioxidants. They are not manufactured within the body and must be acquired from the outside (through dietary means). This means that there is no control of how much antioxidant gets into the body, the more you ingest, the more there is.
Glutathione is an "endogenous" antioxidant, meaning that it's made within the body. Because it is manufactured by the cell, there are feedback limitations to how much glutathione can be made. This restricts the cell to be unable to produce more than the optimal amount needed.
Glutathione production is negatively affected by glutathione levels, hence the term "Negative feedback inhibition". Most cancer cells (already high in glutathione) are particularly prone to this "down-regulation" effect.
The argument for the use of glutathione precursors (Immunocal, in this case is that glutathione production can be "selectively modulated". That is, GSH production is selectively increased in normal cells and decreased in tumor cells. This renders the cancer more susceptible to radiation/chemotherapy, and normal cells more resistant, hence fewer side-effects.
This approach is not a universally accepted idea nor is it close to being a "standard of care" (although I believe this will come over the next few years). I teach my residents to critically appraise the literature and make a decision on informed knowledge. As a Doctor and Medical School professor, I don't hesitate recommending Immunocal for elevating GSH or Glutathione in any patient with Cancer, whether or not they are undergoing Chemo or Radiology!
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Diabetes
Controlling My Diabetes - Hanna James I have been a diabetic for three years. My doctor put me on a regimen of medications and I've been taking them diligently. Although I kept my diabetes under control I had no hope of improvement.
Recently I heard that people were getting good results from Immunocal ® so I decided to give it a try. After taking the Immunocal ® for just two weeks I was pleasantly surprised to find that my blood sugar level had fallen from 200 to 120. After the third week, it went down even more to 105. I was very happy with these results.
I was able to surpass even this great development. My daughter had to go out of town on business and she asked me to stay with my grandchildren while she was away. I was delighted to help.
However preparing the type of breakfasts the children liked to eat tempted me to eat much more than I normally do. When I tested my blood sugar, I could hardly believe the result. My blood sugar went up to only 109 even after the breakfast! Thank you Immunocal ®.
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Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocyte Leukemi
After many months of feeling fatigued and getting many colds and infections I was finally diagnosed with CLL. A lot of good that did me as I was told that there is no cure. It is a progressive leukemia and that if I was fortunate enough to not get ill and keep my white blood count down there would be a cure within the next 10 years. My white blood count was increasing with each blood test every month so the cancer was growing. This is all validated through my doctors by the way! I also grew lumps on my neck and wore turtle necks and scarves during the summer to hide them as I did not want to worry my children. In September of 2003 I also developed a skin disorder on my right arm which I also tried my best to conceal. Living on antibiotics was not for me but what choice did I have? Every time I got an infection my count would increase so I had no choice but to take the drugs. I became very ill in June of 2004 and had given up. I made my funeral arrangements and put my affairs in order.
A good friend of mine from Ontario sent me 4 boxes of a Immunocal ® in August of 2004...She was very firm that I needed to take 4 packages a day. The night before I received the package I had prayed to God for a miracle.(My miracle arrived in the mail via my angel friend in Ontario.) Within a week of taking the product (3,10 gram packs per day) I had my life back! In six weeks my white blood count had gone down, and my lumps were getting smaller. It has now been 6 months of being on the product. I have no lumps, my right arm is looking like my arm again, my hair has a shine, my finger nails have no ridges and what can I say, I am delighted. I still have leukemia but who cares as long as I feel and look good. I am experiencing a nice quality of life and that is all that counts.
My new saying is "If I am going out, I am going out feeling good! It is gratifying to have my quality of life back and who knows where it might go from here. As long as I take this GSH enhancer I feel great!
I share the information on Immunocal/HMS-90 with everyone and hope that you do too!
Fausta Magee, British Columbia, Canada, February, 2005
March 2009 - We have terrific news from Fausta McGee
Hello, Just a few notes to let you know things are well with my health. I had a major reaction to the contrast of the cat scan that is not pleasant however the good news is the cat scan is normal and I am in full remission! YEAH!
Well I hope this finds you all well, I will be taking a long holiday now that I have been cleared of cancer. Of course I can only go for 3 weeks as I do still have to have my fabulous IVIG every month and believe me I do not mind having that as it actually replaces the anti bodies I do not produce (immunoglobulins)
Oh another positive my doctors have agreed that our product is a major part of the phenomenal healing. They agree that it maintained all my healthy organs healthy and the chemo did not penetrate or damage anything (which normally happens when one is on chemo as it does destroy both the cancer cells and the normal cells) well taking 4 packages a day before the chemo and 4 to 6 packages a day for 8 full months while I was on chemo did the trick..I am healthy,wealthy and wise after all of this experience and I want to share my passion with the world!
God Bless.
Fausta
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Lupus
Lupus and Fibromyalgia Testimonial
I was diagnosed with Lupus and Fibromyalgia two years ago. I was on Prednisone with all its side effects, Zanax for panic attacks, Vicodin for pain, Flexeril for muscle spasms, Prozac for depression, Ambion for sleep and Valium for nerves. I had suffered with constant excruciating headaches for over a year. I could not do simple chores and could not drive. I also suffered from inflammatory Bowel Syndrome and had to use laxatives on a regular basis.
I received my first box of Immunocal on a Monday and took the first packet at 4:30 p.m. At the time, my legs feet and hands were causing me great pain and I had severe headache. About 30 minutes later, I notice a warm tingling sensation in my legs, feet and hands and about two hours later the pain in these areas disappeared. When I awoke Tuesday morning, the headache was gone and my back pain was gone. I was able to cook supper that evening for the first time in over seven months. The following Thursday, I was able to vacuum the house, clean my oven and rearrange the furniture.
I have been taken three packets of Immunocal a day for over three weeks now. I went through a short period of detoxification as Immunocal removed the drug residue from my body, I am now pain free, able to do my housework and able to drive again. My skin is soft and supple and the spots on my face have faded. My complexion has gone from pale and shallow to having a healthy glow. I have complete mobility for the first time in over two years. My body is back in balance and all bodily functions are normal.
Thank-you Dr. Bounous for Immunocal and for giving me my life back
Carol, East Texas
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Osteoporosis
Bone Density and Osteoporosis
NUCLR- 8738-01 ATLANTIC HEALTH SCIENCES CORP
10/12/00 15:41 Page 001
NUCLEAR MED. RESULTS
ENTERED BY: DOUCET LINDA C (CT)
ENTERED FOR: LEE WINSTON
Female: Regina Mary S. 78 DOB: 06/19/1922
284299 ADMINISTERED 10/10/00 OPD
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ORDER: BONE DENSITOMETRY 59.01
INDICATIONS: , SEE MANUAL REQUISITION
NUCLEAR MEDICINE : REPORTING PHYSICIAN: ALLAN, J. C. MD , FRCPC
BONE DENSITOMETRY (10/10/00)
BONE MINERAL DENSITY MEASUREMENTS WERE CARRIED OUT ON THE LUMBAR SPINE & PROXIMAL FEMUR USING DUAL PHOTON X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY.
THE READING IN THE LUMBAR SPINE (L2 -4) IS 1.124 G/CM (SQ) WHICH IS 94% OF THAT EXPECTED IN A FEMALE OF THIS COHORT AT A YOUNG AGE.
THE VALUE IN THE FEMORAL NECK IS 1.067 G/CM (SQ) WHICH IS 89% OF THAT EXPECTED. (IN A YOUNGER FEMALE PATIENT) OPINION: THE BONE DENSITY IS NORMAL.
J. ALLAN, MD, FRCPC / LPD
D: 10/10/00
T: 10/11/00
In the fall of 1998, my mother had a bone density test and a diagnosis of osteoporosis was confirmed. In Nov. of 1998 she started on Immunocal for her emphsyma, diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and irritable bowel syndrome. In Feb. 1999 a Doctor put her on Evista (a selective estrogen receptor modulator) The Doctor had put several women with osteoporosis on Evista and was monitoring all of these women for his own small study. He was told Regina was taking a food supplement (Immunocal) but he was not concerned and told her she could continue if she so desired. In the fall of 2000 she had a bone density test done along with the other women in this small study. Regina was the only woman in this group who not only had an improvement in her diagnosis but now had a normal bone density as in a young adult. Because of the side effects she experienced while on Evista, one being severe leg cramps, her Doctor told her to discontinue the Evista as she didn't need it..
The bone scan done 10/10/00 showed Betty's mother's bone density as normal. She took 3 packs of Immunocal per day for several months and went to 2 packs before the bone scan. She now has to take only 1 pack per day! Betty reports that her mother has had just gratifying results with other health issues as well as with the bone density report. Her energy has returned along with a host of other benefits.
Betty Lyons is a retired registered nurse having nursed many years in Lindsay, ON, Canada. She now does her Immunotec business full-time!
Immunocal® Pure Milk Calcium and Osteoporosis
This product helps your body reverse osteoporosis in two ways. First it is an excellent source of lactoferrin. Recent research shows that lactoferrin helps preserve adult bones. In a study conducted in New Zealand and Australia, scientists found that lactoferrin greatly increases the production of DNA in osteoblast cells. (Osteoblasts are the bone cells that make new bone.) Thus lactoferrin stimulates the osteoblasts, which allows them to grow, stay alive longer, and divide into more osteoblasts. More osteoblasts equal more bone.
But that's not all lactoferrin does for your bones. It can stimulate the production of more osteoblasts. When immature bone cells are growing, they divide into osteoblasts or osteoclasts as your body determines what is needed. But sometimes this process gets out of balance when other factors in your body change. For instance, as you age, your body produces fewer hormones. This causes more of your bone cells to differentiate into osteoclasts.
Fortunately there is something you can do. A recent study found that lactoferrin causes more bone cells to become osteoblasts that promote bone growth. It also prolonged the life of mature osteoblasts.
Lactoferrin also reduces bone marrow-cell differentiation into osteoclasts. In one study in a lab dish, given enough lactoferrin, excess production of bone dissolving cells was completely eliminated. Then these scientists took their research to a higher level. They instilled lactoferrin in the skulls of living lab mice. New bone formation was increased up to four-fold. The authors concluded that lactoferrin possesses bone-strengthening properties. It promotes more osteoblasts and reduces osteoclast activity and formation. In menopause, osteoblasts decline in function and number. Osteoclasts run amok. Your bones get eaten away. Lactoferrin can prevent this.
Lactoferrin also stimulates cartilage-producing cells to divide. So it can help regenerate your cartilage as well, helping with arthritis and other joint problems.
It fights osteoporosis in another way, too.
Traditionally, even the most expensive dietary whey products are by-products of cheese production, which harms the whey. The milk goes through a heating process (approx. 163 F), chemical modification and pH regulation to produce cheese. Each of these steps denatures (damages) the whey proteins and damages Cysteine, which is the optimal form of the amino acid needed for the production of Glutathione. If Cysteine undergoes any heating or processing, as all conventional dairy and dairy by-products do, it is denatured and converted to Cystine, which is not nearly as effective at producing glutathione.
In one study glutathione was shown to be highly effective in increasing the formation of osteoblasts - which increases bone density, and reducing the amount of osteoclasts that resorb bones.
The researchers were looking at why estrogen deficiency causes bone loss, and noted that when they removed the ovaries from rats, stopping the production of estrogen, the levels of glutathione fell sharply. When they administered estrogen, the levels rapidly returned to normal.
Next, the researchers looked for an alternative to estrogen (as it is so unhealthy in the drug form) to stop the bone loss. They administered nutritional precursors of glutathione and found that these stopped and reversed the bone loss in those rats. To prove the glutathione link to bone loss, they administered a specific inhibitor of glutathione synthesis which induced substantial bone loss.
The conclusions from this study are that estrogen, at least in great part, prevents bone loss by stimulating formation of active sulfur-based antioxidants (glutathione) in bone osteoclasts. Adequate levels of glutathione inhibit osteoclast production and over activity, but don't harm the osteoclast cells, like drugs might. Glutathione had the same bone loss preventing effect as estrogen.
Glutathione keeps osteoclast function in proper balance, and evidently through the same mechanism as estrogen. When estrogen is low or nonexistent, osteoclasts spin out of balance because the body loses its ability to manufacture glutathione in these cells. Thus, using Immunocal will increase the production of glutathione equally well) lets you nutritionally restore balance in these important cells without using drugs or hormones.
Osteoporosis is a Bone Disorder
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterized by thinning of the bone or porous bone. I am a retired registered nurse in my late sixties. Seven years ago following a lengthy period with a sore neck, November 1998, my doctor ordered a bone density imaging test. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, the tests showing a 30 % bone density loss. The specialist then put me on a drug (Fosamax,10gm daily). A year later my bone density registered at the 71 % bone density rating. Shortly thereafter I was forced to quit taking the drug Fosamax and started taking Immunocal ®. It is interesting to note that even though I had been taking calcium citrate with magnesium plus vitamin D and living a healthy lifestyle, walking, eating properly and so on, I still developed osteoporosis.
With the addition of Immunocal ® and a new milk calcium supplement derived from the same source as Immunocal ®, plus maintaining a healthy lifestyle with exercise and proper nutrition things improved greatly. On December 29th, 1999 another Bone Density Imaging test showed the following: My doctor's report stated and I quote, : This patient is now none osteopenic. Her Bone Density is in the 94 to 98 % bone density range. I was back to where many young people would be who don't have osteoporosis.
My annual Bone density Imaging tests have remained now 4 years passed in the 94 to 98 % range for bone density. I feel strong and have excellent energy. There's no doubt that I'll continue to take Immunocal ®.
Thank you, Betty McGuire, Registered Nurse, retired.
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Prostate Cancer
Coping with Prostate Cancer - The Personal Experience of Dr. Russell Manuel
In 1998, over 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (Gleason's score 7). Medical colleagues I consulted strongly advised me to do something invasive such as surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Prostate cancer, classed as Gleason 7, is considered to be a very serious diagnosis and likely to spread so they all advised to take definitive action immediately.
I chose to thoroughly review the medical literature on prostate cancer, and also the literature and reports on alternative ways of dealing with this potentially invasive cancer. I did not like what I found about the risks and possible complications using conventional, invasive therapies. Although these therapies attacked the immediate problem of the cancer they did not deal with the underlying conditions that allowed cancer to manifest in the first place.
When I reviewed the medical literature and anecdotal reports on nutritional, herbal and other unconventional therapies, I was overwhelmed by the many reports. I am a medical doctor and epidemiologist and was a tenured professor in a Canadian medical school for 10 years, so I have critically evaluated many medical reports and also authored and co-authored medical research reports myself. I am a medical skeptic and look very critically at any medical literature, even that found in the most highly rated research journals. It was a daunting task to sift through a multitude of reports.
I was already well informed about nutritional supplements. I had been taking them myself and had been recommending them to my patients for years. As I reviewed the literature, one amino acid "Glutathione" (which I knew very little about) stood out. Glutathione or GSH is found in all of the cells of the body and is the body's master antioxidant. It has many functions, including the recycling of Vitamins C and E. It is also an immune booster and a detoxifier, and protects against bacteria, viruses, toxins and pollutants. As I dug deeper into the extensive medical literature, I found there were many research papers with positive reports on GSH and cancer. This, of course, was of great interest to me personally. I also found that glutathione was a hot topic for research and that over 25,000 medical papers had been written on it in the past 20 years and the number of articles was increasing yearly.
Next I looked into ways of increasing intracellular GSH levels safely. I found that as we get older, glutathione levels decrease and this is one reason why cancer develops with aging. Studies show that 53% of people ages 60 to 80 years have dangerously low levels of glutathione.
There are several ways of increasing GSH so I searched for the most effective and safest way of doing this. One supplement that stood out above all the others was a whey protein concentrate called "Immunocal". I looked into this thoroughly and found that Immunocal has several patents and over 20 years of research at Montreal's McGill University. I was very impressed by the impeccable research done by Dr. Bounous and his colleagues. I could find no other nutritional supplement capable of raising glutathione that had conclusive research to back it up.
This research convinced me to add "Immunocal" to my nutritional program because it was the safest, most reliable and economic way of raising the GSH level in the cells. So, since 1998, I've been taking 20 to 30 Gms of this special whey protein concentrate every day. My health is better than it was then and I have no symptoms of prostate cancer. Moreover, I have benefited from one of the 'side effects' of increasing my glutathione levels because my muscle mass has increased significantly as I persist with exercise programs. Every person is different so I don't recommend that others do as I did, eschew conventional anti-cancer therapies. However, I do recommend that everyone with cancer consider adding Immunocal to their nutritional program because there is considerable published evidence that increasing glutathione levels in patients who have surgery, radiation or chemotherapy greatly speeds up recovery time. It is also one of the best ways of preventing recurrence of cancer because it strengthens the immune system.
4/2/2003 F. Russell Manuel M.D., MSc.
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Pulmonary Lung Disease
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René Angelil
(Husband of superstar singer Céline Dion) Takes Immunocal
by Michelle Coude-Lord.
In his fight against cancer and with the approval of his doctor in Florida, René Angelil has included Immunocal in his daily menu since last April.
There is no commercial agreement between René Angelil and Immunotec, but the Dion family has close ties to doctors working in the field of cystic fibrosis, and they are aware of the work of Dr. Lands. One evening late last March, Thérèse Dion, Céline Dion’s mother, met with the representatives of Immunotec to discuss cancer treatment.
“I don’t believe in coincidences,” Mrs. Dion told us this week. “It all happened at the time I learned that René had cancer. I called Céline to tell her about Immunocal. René’s doctor, who had contacted Dr. Bounous, saw no reason why René couldn’t take this vitamin supplement.”
Dr. Bounous points out that “the discovery that whey proteins slow carcinogenesis (the process of cancer formation) and tumour growth itself had already been confirmed by researchers in Australia, the US and Europe. Their tests were conducted on different species of animals and on different types of tumours. The proteins encourage the cellular production of glutathione, an important antioxidant which acts to strengthen the cells of the immune system. We can presume that, under these conditions, the immune system is more effective in combating small tumours.
“But this theory must be proven scientifically,” continues Dr. Bounous. “This is why the work of renowned researchers like Dr. Lands is necessary. Studies on Immunocal will be presented next May at an international conference in New York organized by the Mount Sinai Hospital. They will deal specifically with the manipulation of cellular glutathione in the treatment of cancer and AIDS.”
The Foundation
René Angelil has no association with Immunotec, beyond taking the whey supplement. In this, he is like thousands of other people in the US where Immunocal is sold. The Achille Tanguay Foundation, which gives assistance to poor and underprivileged families and which was founded by Thérèse Dion, receives a direct contribution of $10 on each natural product sold.
“We want to eliminate poverty, and Immunotec wants to prevent sickness,” says Mrs. Dion. “We are happy with this association simply because we want to help. I would like to make it clear that our family derives no other benefit.”
Hope for Céline Dion
An Exciting Medical Discovery For The Immune System Helps Celine's Husband ...Rene Angelil
QUEBEC--(BW HealthWire)--Nov. 15, 1999-- Celine Dion can now sing forth `my heart will go on' with new meaning.
"Eight months ago her husband Rene Angelil was diagnosed with melanoma and that cast a shadow not only over her career, but over her life. She has subsequently taken a hiatus from touring and recording, to concentrate on more important matters. Now thanks to some important breakthrough research out of Montreal, Canada, it was recently reported in Le Journal de Montreal that Rene has been making good progress. He has made use of an important innovation discovered by the eminent research scientist Dr. Gustavo Bounous.
The Dion family has close ties to doctors working in the field of cystic fibrosis, and they are aware of the work of respirologist, Dr. Larry Lands who is one of the many specialists now pursuing the clinical applications of Dr. Bounous' discovery. Dr. Lands says, ``In situations of on-going oxidative stress like COPD and cystic fibrosis, there is an even greater demand for the antioxidant Glutathione (GSH), compared to normal healthy individuals. Nothing can be more vital for anyone than breathing, but that can be exhausting for patients with lung disease. The same oxygen that sustains life, poses metabolic challenges to human cells that need to mount adequate defense. It appears that increasing GSH is the cells' most effective response. The delivery of Immunocal(r) provides the only safe, effective and convenient source of the essential precursors.'' But that's not all. So much that goes wrong with the human body starts with a broken down immune system. When that happens we lose the war against common microorganisms, toxins, even cancer and the like.
Last March, Therese Dion, Celine Dion's mother, met with Bounous, Lands and others to discuss their work and became fascinated by the new approaches to health and disease management.
"I don't believe in coincidences," Mrs. Dion told us this week. "It all happened at the time that I learned that Rene had cancer. I called Celine to tell her about Immunocal. Rene's doctor, who had contacted Dr. Bounous himself, saw no reason why Rene couldn't take this supplement." It is now past six months that Rene has been adding Immunocal to his daily regimen, with surprising efficacy.
Dr. Bounous points out that ``the discovery that specific whey proteins slow carcinogenesis (the process of cancer formation) and tumor growth itself have been confirmed by researchers in Australia, the US and Europe. The tests were conducted on different species of animals and on different types of tumors. These remarkable proteins which are also found in mother's breast milk, encourage the cellular production of glutathione, which acts to strengthen the cells of the immune system. We can presume that under these conditions, the immune system is more effective in combating renegade cells and small tumors.
"Preliminary results are encouraging but this theory must be proven scientifically," continues Dr. Bounous. "This is why the work of renowned researchers like Dr. Lands is necessary."
Studies on Immunocal® will be presented next May at an international conference in New York organized by the Mount Sinai Hospital. They will deal specifically with the manipulation of cellular glutathione in the treatment of cancer and AIDS. That's just the beginning."
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Additional Testimonials
Your Body's Most Powerful Healing Agent
These are testimonials you see in Dr. Jimmy Gutman's book, "Glutathione , Your Body's Most Powerful Healing Agent."
Dr. Gutman is the Undergraduate Director and Residency Training Director of Emergency Medicine at McGill University in Montreal.
Prostate Cancer
Franklin was a semi-retired general practitioner who at age 68 scored a PSA reading of over 8 micrograms/liter on a routine screening exam, suggesting a high possibility of prostate cancer. In continued tests, a urologist took a cystoscopic biopsy and confirmed the diagnosis. Four out of Franklin's six biopsy sites tested positive for high-grade tumor. For personal and practical reasons, Franklin delayed aggressive treatment and opted to take 30 grams/day of Immunocal, a protein isolate that raises glutathione levels. Bimonthly PSA levels showed a gradual decline, his latest reading being 3.8 u/L. He is still being closely followed by his urologist, and his decision to undergo chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery will be deferred unless his PSA levels rise again.
Ovarian Cancer
Complaining of abdominal pains, Louisa from Alberta found out she had ovarian cancer. While awaiting surgery, she fell ill with a persistent cough and malaise which turned out to be a metastasis (spreading cancer) which had traveled to her lung. She ultimately needed pelvic surgery to relieve her discomfort, but decided not to undergo treatment for her lung metastasis. She started taking Immunocal and multivitamins daily and noticed a great improvement after several weeks. Four months later, repeat chest x-rays showed no increase in tumor size. Nine month later the radiographs revealed a decrease in tumor size. Louise continues to enjoy tending to her family and household.
Breast Cancer
Quebecer Ivy-Marie is a very active thirty-seven year old breast cancer survivor. After undergoing her initial surgery, the pathologist's report suggested she undergo a dozen sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She experienced many side-effects, including profound weakness and fatigue - a new experience for her. After ten session of therapy and many visits to her doctor to treat side-effects, she was put on 30 gm/day of the whey protein concentrate Immunocal. Her strength and sense of well-being improved within a week and she tolerated her last session of chemotherapy with few side-effects. She is back to her usual routine, and remains disease-free.
Chronic Fatigue
Sheryl was a 32-year-old mother of four children who had fallen ill following the caesarian delivery of her last child two years earlier - the surgical incision was taking far too long to heal. Her gynecologist was puzzled and noted some muscular atrophy. She experienced periods of such profound weakness that she was bedridden for days. Over the next 18 months this weakness recurred and she was eventually admitted to hospital. Various diagnoses were considered, including multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome, but supportive treatments for these conditions did not help. Then her dentist suggested that mercury toxicity might be a contributing factor so she had her mercury amalgams removed. Herbal supplementation was attempted to rid her of residual mercury. Her symptoms improved modestly. Some internet research led the dentist to Immunocal, which he suggested to Sheryl. Within five days she experienced a marked increase in strength. After ten days she was walking without pain. Two weeks later she rode her bike for the first time in two and a half years. Three weeks later, she felt "almost back to normal." She still feels well and continues to raise an active family.
Chronic Fatigue
William, a lawyer from Alabama, noticed a change in his health at age 39. His initial visits to number of physicians were neither conclusive nor accurate in their diagnoses, nor were any treatment options helpful. He was unable to carry on his usual demanding workload and was forced to end his law practice in 1994. His own research led him to a local CFS support group. They suggested that he consult a prestigious south-eastern clinic specializing in chronic fatigue. Initial treatment with vitamins, nutrients and dietary changes proved minimally successful. The head of this clinic was investigating the use of Immunocal and after William was on the product 12 weeks, improvement were noticeable. Three months later, he woke up one morning and "felt well again". That day he picked up his golf clubs for the first time in five years. Today he is shooting in the low 90's and will be restarting his law practice in the fall. Skin Lesions:The 61 year-old Canadian Charles loved boating. His dream was to retire and spent most of his time on the water, travelling the coasts. Tall, handsome and fair-skinned, he was unfortunately prone to sunburn. Despite sunscreens and hats, being on the water often left him unprotected and his complexion grew ruddy and inflamed. His physician was worried about the possible development of pre-cancerous sun-induced lesions on his face. Charles had already started taking Immunocal for a potential prostate problem. After several weeks he noticed that his tendency to burn was significantly decreased, despite some "accidental" exposures. In two months his in-the-sun complexion was no longer so different from his winter complexion.
Psoriasis
Roland is a 44 year-old energetic and sociable business entrepreneur who suffered from psoriasis for ten years. Itchy, scaly eruptions often covered his entire body, and aggressive scratching led to bleeding and scabbing. His dermatologist tried many different treatments including strong topical corticosteroids and methotrexate tablets, which he had to discontinue due to side-effects. Ultraviolet light therapy was suggested, but having the financial means, Roland preferred frequent trips to Mexico and the Caribbean to sitting in artificial light. Having done significant homework on his condition, he concluded that the psoriasis was caused by an immune dysfunction. He started taking 40 grams/day of Immunocal to raise his glutathione levels. Within two weeks he was free of bleeding and scabs and described his scaling as 75% improved.
Low Energy
Benjamin, a 44 year-old physician, always wished for a 36-hour day so he'd have time to see his patients, do his research, practice his music, keep in shape, and spend more time with his wife and children. Like many other professionals, time and energy were at a premium. Aware of the effect of GSH on the immune system, he took a course of vitamins, selenium and amino acids in the hope of more easily fighting off the viral illness to which he was exposed daily. He incorporated Immunocal in to his regimen, wishing to take advantage of its GSH precursors. He soon noticed he was waking up from 30 to 60 minutes before his alarm went off, and he felt just as refreshed. Now he regularly works later into the evening.
Diabetes
Since poor antioxidant and detoxification defenses are implicated in kidney disease and the complications of dialysis, there is no reason to believe that GSH supplementation may help individuals like George, a 62 year old former country and western singer. George had struggled with diabetes for over thirty years. Following only moderate success controlling his sugar levels, he developed progressive kidney failure and subsequent anemia. In a few short years he went from an active, gregarious entertainer to a listless, sofa-ridden recluse. His energy level and concentration deteriorated more and more and the local hospital clinic in Hawaii where he lived was obliged to monitor his condition closely. His levels of biliary urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine crept higher and higher - signs of diminishing kidney function - and his red blood cell (hemoglobin) value continued to fall. His physician placed him on a waiting list to undergo preparation for dialysis. After hearing about GSH, George started taking 20 grams per day of a whey protein isolate high in GSH precursors. Within three weeks his BUN and creatinine levels started to fall - a sign of improving kidney function. After a further three weeks his hemoglobin climbed by one full gram per deciliter (g/dL) of blood and he was again singing at his friend's parties. His wife was uncomfortable about his exposure to alcohol and cigarettes but three months later his renal function tests and hemoglobin levels had improved so much his physician put plans for dialysis on hold.
Diabetes
Deana was a motivated, positive entrepreneur who developed a wellness health center even though she suffered from a serious case of diabetes. Increasingly fatigued, this 32 year-old Texan continued to run her center even after receiving and rejecting a kidney transplant, failing eyesight and dialysis treatments. Eventually she developed a chronic foot infection that required weekly debriding of dead tissue. Her doctor feared that amputation might prove necessary. She began taking high doses of the whey protein isolate Immunocal and found her energy levels increased over several weeks. Kidney function tests and hemoglobin levels improved. Medication doses for her anemia and hypertension were decreased or eliminated. Peripheral circulation was better. Five months later the foot was healed. Deana has since married and continues to run her clinic.
Parkinson's disease
Glutathione is part of the body's defense system and protects us against the onset of many disease processes. It can also help to reverse certain conditions or symptoms, either temporarily or permanently. The following story illustrates the apparent helpfulness of GSH supplementation in one particular case. Wally, a seventy-four year-old baseball fan, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in May 1997. His disease progressed quickly and his doctors placed him on Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa). In November he began to experience severe headaches - presumably from the medication - and he discontinued it. Up to this point he had been a very active man, but now he deteriorated to the point where he could not get out of bed or even rise from a chair without help. He says movement felt like "walking in cement". He was constantly fatigued and soon needed a wheelchair to go outdoors. The doctors used other medications including Eldepryl (selegiline hydrochloride) and Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride). They helped slightly. In March 1998 he started taking Immunocal, a natural protein which raises GSH levels. After five days his headaches were gone. Within two weeks his fatigue has lessened. Two months later Wally was walking well again and was eventually able to visit the new Angels baseball stadium, Edison Field, and jog around the block. There was no other therapeutic intervention and seven months later his active lifestyles continued .Parkinson's disease:62 year-old Carol maintained an active legal practice until 1990. After a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 1986, she was able for a while to continue her career as a lawyer, but eventually had to quit. The stress was aggravating her symptoms and the symptoms were in turn increasing her stress levels. She was treated with a number of different medications but her health continued to deteriorate until she eventually needed help at home to carry out day-to-day tasks. She quit driving her car and stopped taking her daily walks, which she loved. Then, within days of starting to take a bioactive whey protein isolate, she noticed her strength returning. Weeks afterwards she was once more exploring her neighborhood and nine months later she was driving again.
Cystic Fibrosis
Eight year-old Zach, a cystic fibrosis patient, loved baseball. He was smaller than the rest of the kids, but it was shortness of breath and recurrent respiratory problems, not height, that kept him off the team. He took more care of his nutritional needs and was good about taking his additional vitamins and antioxidant supplementation, Immunocal ®. His parents learned how to provide him with home aerosol treatments by mask. He has been using both oral and nebulized (by mask) Mucomist (N-acetylcysteine). Although primarily used as a "bench-warmer," Zach is back on the team. Note from the author of this page: ‘The Celine Dion’ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for Kids uses Immunocal.
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