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QUESTION 1:
I am 33-years-old, 165cm
tall and weigh 83kg. I took HGH via injection for
2 months in 1999, to help with weight loss, fatigue etc.
I had a little weight loss, and my energy levels were
fantastic. I stopped taking this treatment as I
was so nervous about taking something so controversial.
All the info said, 'we are really not sure of the side
effects'. My
question is, how far has it come in the last few years?
Could I confidently take the treatment now, or is it
still quite controversial?
I also took DHEA and testosterone. I would
like to start on these again.
Answer: As you are still rather young
it would be a really good idea to have your levels of
these hormones measured before you commence any
treatment. There
is evidence that high levels of IGF-1 which is very
closely linked to growth hormone is associated with an
increased risk of developing certain cancers.
This does not mean that taking HGH causes cancer
but it does indicate that we have to be cautious with
this kind of treatment.
Likewise raised levels of DHEA are also
associated with an increased risk of breast cancer when
levels of oestrogen are low.
Once again that does not mean that taking DHEA
will lead to breast cancer it merely indicates that we
have to treat these hormones with respect and wisdom and
make sure that the body is in balance when commencing
this kind of programme.
QUESTION 2: My
15-year-old son has multiple food allergies that causes
eczema. Through the internet, we found a doctor in
America who suggested to have his stool tested(through
Great Smokies). The test indicated that he has
Klebsiella pnuemonia and other pathogenic bacteria in
his gut. Subsequently the doctor put him on
lactobacillus acidophilus
and other good bacteria and also a natural
formula to repair leaky gut. He has
been on it for 8 months. He got better but
had a relapse about 4 month ago, so he had another stool
test. Now he has klebsiella oxytoca. We have
just changed his acidophilus to the Japan OM-X (lactic
acid bacteria) formulation.
What is your opinion about this treatment?
Is there anything else we can do for him or give him?
Will this cure his food allergies?
Answer: There is scientific evidence that treating gut dysbiosis
or imbalances and eliminating food
allergies/sensitivities will help manage eczema. If the klebsiella bugs are there in sufficient amounts then
managing these with probiotics or good bugs as well as
herbal treatments to eradicate these potentially harmful
bacteria would be an appropriate treatment strategy.
Treating the leaky gut can often help with food
allergies. Other
natural remedies that can help with your son’s problem
include phytosterols and a herb called polypodium.
These are reputed to have a favourable effect on
the immune system, which has a positive outcome as far
as eczema is concerned.
Vitamin A, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids found in
flaxseed or fish oil and vitamin B complex would also be
helpful.
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