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Dr. Gott: Readers inquire home remedies, drink recipes, shampoo
DEAR READER: The article to which you are probably referring can be found on my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com/nail-fungus-home-remedies.
There are many home remedies for nail fungus, some more successful (based on reader input) than others. I believe one of the products you are referring to is Miranel, which is available over-the-counter at Walgreens. It is applied directly to the toenail and surrounding skin daily using the applicator brush provided.
Another product that has been successful is decolorized iodine, also known as white iodine. This product may also improve weak, brittle nails.
As for soaking agents, I have received several letters regarding white vinegar. Some people soak a cotton ball and then apply it to the affected nail several times a day, while others simply dilute the vinegar with warm water and soak the whole foot. This may also help with athlete’s foot.
Others have chosen to use diluted bleach in a similar manner.
Many years ago, I recommended a foot soak using Pau d’Arco tea. The feet have to be soaked several times a day. I have since stopped recommending it because the above remedies appear to be readily available, easier, less expensive and provide better results.
DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you please reprint your colon cocktail and grape arthritis drink recipes? I clipped them out but seem to have misplaced them when I moved. Thank you.
DEAR READER: My colon cocktail is simply equal portions of applesauce, bran and prune juice. Take 1 or 2 tablespoons each morning to prevent and/or remedy constipation. Be sure to store any extra in the refrigerator. It is best to prepare it in small batches because it lasts only up to three or four days once mixed.
The arthritis drink is 8 ounces of purple grape juice mixed with 1 tablespoon of liquid pectin. This can be used up to three times a day until symptoms are under control, and then most users continue with a maintenance dose of one glass per day. Some readers have used apple or light grape juice.
Another popular remedy for arthritis is a castor-oil rub. The oil is massaged onto the affected joint once or twice a day. For those who prefer a warming or cooling effect, Castiva may be preferable because it is made with a castor-oil base and warming capsaicin.
DEAR DR. GOTT: Some time ago, you mentioned a specific shampoo that seemed to have hair-restorative properties. I forgot to write down the name of that shampoo and would like to know if you remember it. Thanks.
DEAR READER: You are likely referring to Tresemme Silk Protein Healthy Volume Shampoo and Tresemme Vitamin E Conditioner. Other readers have also had success with other types of Tresemme shampoos and conditioners that contain biotin and B vitamins.
Other remedies include supplemental biotin, folic acid and/or B complex (which contains all the B vitamins). Over-the-counter Rogaine may also be beneficial but is relatively expensive, and any results achieved will reverse if the product is stopped.
PFIZER : Comments on ORAL Sync Tofacitinib Data in EULAR Abstract LB0005
Pfizer Inc. commented on an abstract concerning the ORAL Sync Phase 3 study of tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which has been posted for the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) conference.
In this study, four deaths were reported in the tofacitinib arms, three of which were determined by the investigators not to be study drug related. The cases reported that were determined not to be study drug related involve one case of brain injury following trauma 22 days after discontinuation of study drug; one case of worsening of RA 42 days after discontinuation of study drug; and one case of acute heart failure. In addition, one case of respiratory failure was reported by the investigator as study drug related.
Because the initial randomization design of the study includes only one-fifth of the patients on placebo (2:2:1 randomization, n = 792), and because the placebo patients are converted to active arms beginning as early as 3 months into the study, the majority of adverse events would be expected to occur in patients on active treatment.
The mortality rate from all causes across the tofacitinib RA development program, including the ORAL Sync study, is within the range of rates reported for biologic therapies for RA.
Full results of ORAL Sync will be presented in a late-breaker oral session at EULAR on May 27, 2011, at 4:20 p.m. GMT in London.
About ORAL Sync
ORAL Sync evaluated the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib doses 5 mg and 10 mg given twice daily compared to placebo in patients with moderately to severely active RA who had a previous inadequate response to a DMARD and who continued to receive background traditional DMARD therapy throughout the study.
Pfizer Inc.: Working together for a healthier world?
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world’s best-known consumer products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world’s leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us.
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This release contains forward-looking information about a product in development, tofacitinib, including its potential benefits, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development; decisions by regulatory authorities regarding whether and when to approve any drug applications that may be filed for tofacitinib as well as their decisions regarding labeling and other matters that could affect its availability or commercial potential; and competitive developments.
Arthritis May Benefit From Homeopathic Treatments
According to a EurekAlert! public release, research from the University of Southampton has shown that arthritis patients can improve from homeopathic treatment along with conventional treatment. The study was published on November 15, 2010 in the journal Rheumatology.
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Researchers speculated that it may not be the remedies themselves that brought improvement so much as the homeopathic consultation process. Homeopathic consultations focus on treating the whole person, unlike conventional treatments that focus on the illness.
The patients’ health improved safely suffering no adverse side effects. Decreases in symptoms were noted, with fewer swollen joints and sores, while pain levels went down and moods lifted.
According to the Mayo Clinic, about 40 percent of adults in the U.S. are exploring and many are embracing alternative and complementary medicines. Alternative therapy refers to any treatment outside of conventional Western medicine practices. Complementary therapy would be an alternative therapy used along with conventional medicine.
Homeopathy on its own is an alternative therapy. When used in conjunction with traditional Western medicine it is a complementary therapy.
The Mayo Clinic website explained that conventional doctors have been and may continue to be cautious in accepting some of these less familiar practices. They traditionally rely on research and test results, and many of these other therapies have not yet been through the batteries of tests, or the results are not yet clearly understood.
Homeopathic medicine’s foundation is that whenever possible, the body can and will heal itself. Symptoms of illness are viewed as the body’s normal responses as it moves towards health.
According to homeopathy, like cures like. A substance that might cause a particular symptom in a healthy person, is considered as a possible cure in very small amounts for an ill person. The idea is to support and enhance the body’s natural abilities to heal and regulate itself.
Remedies may be pills or liquid solutions with a very small amount of an active ingredient. These usually come from a plant or mineral.
According to eMedicineHealth.com, homeopathic medicines are considered safe, having been regulated in the U.S. since 1938, and may have helpful effects.
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Critics doubt that any treatment using such small doses can make a difference and assume that any improvement must be due to the placebo effect.
But eMedicineHealth.com stated that studies to this end have concluded that while how homeopathic solutions work was not readily apparent, evidence clearly indicated that the effects of homeopathic solutions differed from the effects seen from placebos.
Celabolin Helps Put A Stop To Arthritis Pain… In As Little As Half An Hour
The name ‘arthritis’ actually refers to any acute or chronic abnormality of a joint as a result of inflammation. Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the most common form of arthritis, in which the main problem is the breakdown of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. Celabolin, combines the power of the natural neutriceutical product, Celadrin, with no less than eight other minerals and natural anti-inflammatories. These include zinc, copper and manganese, as well as yucca extract, resveratrol, hops, black pepper and the protein-digesting enzyme bromelain.
With the passing years, many of us experience pain and inflammation in our joints. The name ‘arthritis’ actually refers to any acute or chronic abnormality of a joint as a result of inflammation. Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the most common form of arthritis, in which the main problem is the breakdown of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones.
Yet mainstream medicine has little to offer sufferers, as a survey carried out for Bupa in 2009 revealed. It concluded that UK health services are failing to meet the needs of millions of chronic joint pain sufferers, with a staggering 80 per cent still living with daily pain, despite following their recommended treatment.
Now, though, there’s a powerful natural supplement that not only helps relieve pain but also lubricates and restores mobility to your joints. It even encourages the re-growth of new cartilage.
Celabolin, from Life Natural Cures, combines the power of the natural neutriceutical product, Celadrin, with no less than eight other minerals and natural anti-inflammatories. These include zinc, copper and manganese, as well as yucca extract, resveratrol, hops, black pepper and the protein-digesting enzyme bromelain.
What impressed us most, here at HSI, is the sound, scientific research that backs up the formula.
Celadrin ‘switches off’ pain and stiffness in as little as 30 minutes
Celadrin, the key constituent of Celabolin, has taken America by storm, since we first brought it to your attention back in the May 2007 issue of HSI. It is one of the most effective natural anti-inflammatory compounds available, containing a unique blend of fatty acids. These are similar to, but far more effective than, EPA and DHA, the fatty acids found in health-enhancing fish oils.
What makes the naturally-occurring fatty acids in Celadrin so special is their chemical form, as cetylated or esterified fatty acids. Since the body has to convert fatty acids into this form in order to use them, Celadrin delivers their benefits faster and more effectively. This means that it can rapidly ‘switch off’ the processes that lead to joint inflammation, pain and cartilage degeneration. Celadrin also acts as a physical lubricant, allowing muscles and joints to move smoothly and painlessly.
In one clinical trial, when patients with chronic arthritis of the knee took Celadrin capsules or placebo for 10 weeks, the group taking Celadrin experienced significantly less pain than the placebo group as well, as much better joint flexibility and walking ability. Celadrin has also shown outstanding results when used as a topical cream by patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, reducing pain and stiffness in as little as 30 minutes after application.