Homefirst® Email Archives Welcome to the Homefirst® Natural Pharmaceutical Newsletter Archives. For over 30 years our founder Mayer Eisenstein MD, JD, MPH, has emphasized the use of natural substances in place of synthetic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of such problems as Daily Vitamin and Probiotic Requirements, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Muscle & Joint Pain, Menopausal Symptoms, Intestinal Problems(i.e. heartburn, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea), and more!. Low vitamin D levels in pregnant women could cause cavities for their babies A new finding suggests that low levels of vitamin D for pregnant mothers may translate to more cavities for their babies. Is vitamin D deficiency to blame for the asthma epidemic? Providing adequate vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy may lead to significant decreases in asthma incidence in young children 76% of Americans Unaware Flu Shots Contain Mercury 76% of respondents are unaware that most flu shots contain mercury. - After learning that mercury is an ingredient, 74% are less likely to get a flu shot and 86% say they are less likely to get their child a flu shot. Vitamin D 50000IU for Colds and Flu There is growing scientific evidence that suggests 50,000 I.U of Vitamin D3 per day for 3- 5 days may be an effective treatment for many viral and bacterial diseases. Vitamin D live longer People Who Take Vitamin D Supplements May Be More Likely to Outlive Others, Experts Say Taking vitamin D supplements may help people live longer, according to a new research review. But it's not yet clear exactly how vitamin D does that. Vitamin D may help treat autism Within a week of starting the vitamin D, John's language began to return and he was no longer as fearful of being alone. At the end of two weeks his language showed further improvement, he began to toilet himself, counted to 10 and knew the spelling of his name. After three weeks language continued to improve and some improvements were noted in his dysbacteriosis. Vitamin D and Chronic Pain Researchers from Mayo Comprehensive Pain Rehabilitation Center in Rochester, Minn. report about one in four patients who have chronic pain also have inadequate blood levels of vitamin D Vitamin D may help treat Heart Disease New research published in the June 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine links low levels of vitamin D -- the "sunshine vitamin" -- with a higher risk of heart attack in men. Vitamin D less Breast Cancer Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. The results are sure to renew arguments about whether a little more sunshine is a good thing...... Knee Surgery No Help for Arthritis Arthroscopic surgery doesn't provide any benefit for moderate to severe arthritis of the knee Pain Use of Painkillers Among Americans at All-time High Use of Painkillers Among Americans at All-time High The good news is that there are natural remedies which bring about pain relief without side effects. More than 90% of my patients have found relief with this program. " Is 50 The New 40?" 55 percent of baby boomers said that their aches and pains have affected their ability to maintain an active lifestyle. Acid Reflux Drugs "PPI's" Up Fractures The study shows a link between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and greater likelihood of osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. Omega-3 may cut admissions for heart failure Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Not Statin Therapy, Cut Mortality and Hospitalizations in Heart Failure Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Alternative to Anti-Depressant Drugs July 31, 2008 Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Provide an Alternative to Anti-Depressant Drugs Omega 3 Fish Oils Scientific studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in treating a variety of health conditions. The range of possible uses for omega-3 fatty acids include: High cholesterol High blood pressure Heart disease Diabetes Weight loss Arthritis Osteoporosis Depression Eating disorders Burns Skin disorders Asthma Macular Degeneration Menstrual pain Omega 3 Brain Food Our grandmothers told us fish was "brain food". Now scientists have evidence to back the claim Multi-Vitamins and Lewin Study New Study Finds Increased Multivitamin Use by the Elderly Could Save Medicare $1.6 Billion. Multi-Vitamins and Weight Loss Women who consume multivitamins and/or dietary supplements during a weight-loss program may have reduced appetite Vitamin E Low concentrations of vitamin E have been linked to the decline of physical function in older people. Betten-Aid Homefirst® Betten-Aid Chewable tablets are a safe natural treatment for Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD. This product will give you relief without causing the potential serious side effects of the acid reducing pharmaceuticals such as: *Broken Bones *Pneumonia *Mental Decline Cognative decline Acid blockers Long-term use of H2 blockers, including Axid®, Pepcid®, Tagamet®, and Zantac®, may increase the risk of mental decline in later life. B12 Defeciency Caused by Acid Reducing Drugs Chronic use of PPI's, H2 blockers, or antacids reduce stomach acid, causing acceleration of B12 deficiency. Appendix a Storage House for Probiotics The US scientists found that the appendix acts as a "good safe house" for bacteria essential for healthy digestion, in effect re-booting the digestive system after the host has contracted diseases and diarrhea[ antibiotics knock good bacteria as well as bad or traveler's diarrhea].... Good bacteria may ease hay fever The landmark study published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy suggests that in the future, "good" bacteria, or probiotics, may potentially offer a treatment option to the estimated 35.9 million people in the U.S. who have seasonal hay fever. Taking Probiotics Greatly Reduces Infections in Athletes Athletes who took probiotic supplements suffered fewer infections and recovered more quickly than those who did not Sinusitis and Antibiotics Despite randomized controlled trials showing lack of benefit of antibiotics for clinically diagnosed acute sinusitis, use of antibiotics is still one of the most common reasons that clinicians prescribe antibiotics to adults. In the United States and the United Kingdom, more than 90% of adults seen are treated with antibiotics. Osteoporosis Reversal The Role of Progesterone With the hypothesis that progesterone is the missing ingredient for normal bone-building in women, transdermal progesterone supplementation (with or without estrogen) was tested in an office-based setting over the past six years. Lower Cholesterol without Statins Omega-3 Fish Oils and Red Yeast Rice an Alternative to Statin Drugs Many Vaccines Still Contain Mercury Despite a 2006 law that prohibits mercury in all vaccines in Illinois, the Illinois Dept. of Public Health's exemptions to the Mercury-Free Vaccine Act keeps growing! Plus-- there is NO provision in the law to inform parents of this neurotoxic preservative in vaccines Homefirst 2000 Golf Rd Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008 Join our Mailing List!