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QUESTION 1:
For the past 6 months I’ve been taking DHEA, testosterone,
progesterone, thyroid, oestradiol, and using HgH strength
12 units amp using 6 units per week and my HgH has
dropped from 14 to 8 over 6 months. I am under an
anti-aging doctor. Can you please give me your opinion?
Answer:
This is an interesting question and it ties in nicely with what I’ve
said on this update about measuring growth hormone. In fact there is currently no way of measuring growth hormone
directly and the closest we can get is to measure IGF-1.
There are experts who suggest that when growth
hormone increases with treatment, IGF-1 actually
decreases and this is what may be happening with you. I
would be keen to see how your other hormones are
progressing and equally to know how your energy and body
composition is shaping up.
QUESTION 2: I have been diagnosed with
helicobacter bacteria infection. I would like to know
what causes it and what can I do for it not to happen
again.
Answer: This is an infection, which is
predominantly localised to the stomach.
There is evidence that this bug might have been
present for a long period of time even from childbirth.
It is transmitted from person to person by means
of infected vomit, which sounds absolutely awful. In
other words kissing someone who has this infection can
lead to problems. Dentists
also seem to acquire this organism rather easily.
There is no full proof way to protect yourself
but you can take vitamin C and acidophilus which have
the potential to get rid of this organism.
QUESTION 3: I would like to loose some weight
to try and reduce my blood pressure to avoid having to
start medication. I
purchased some OPTISLIM from my local health food store.
I don’t feel it has made much difference, as I always
feel hungry. Is there something you could suggest?
I would prefer not to take one with caffeine in
it. I
realize I need to cut down my food intake, and have been
trying but it is hard when I am hungry.
Answer: Weight loss is something I
specialise in. You
really should have the appropriate tests, which assess
hormone function, insulin resistance, food intolerance
and nutrient deficiencies and then commence the
programme that is right for you.
I really don’t believe there is any magic
weight loss product.
QUESTION 4:
I am a male of 22 yrs age. I have not grown any moustache, beard or body
hair till now. I
used to have skin irritation at 17 and 18. I also have
iron deficiency since my birth. These are my serious
problems. How can they be solved?
Answer:
This you should have assessed with your doctor.
You may have hormonal problems or genetic
imbalances leading to malabsorption of iron.
It is also possible that you have a gluten
intolerance leading to the skin irritation you mention.
Let me know how you go.
QUESTION 5: I
was hoping you may be to elaborate on HGH use in
Australia for me. Basically
I have investigated every bit of info I can find in
print and on the net regarding this hormone and I
realise that Australia and Canada have different laws
than say the UK, US and Mexico.
I am very interested in this hormone for myself.
I would like to know whether doctors in Australia are
able to prescribe this hormone for their patients and if
they are does this mean anyone can request to use it as
long as their doctor is looking after the administering
or whether there are special requirements that have to
be met and how much does it cost?
Answer: I’m not sure that it is any different obtaining growth hormone in
Australia compared with any other country.
The cost of this hormone is in the region of $550
per month and it is available on prescription.
QUESTION 6: Could
you please provide more information about supplements to
assist people suffering from Lupus?
Answer:
As this is an autoimmune disease I suggest that you
investigate those factors that could provoke your immune
system into attacking your body including food allergy,
heavy metal overload, imbalance in bowel germs and
environmental sensitivities.
The hormone DHEA has been shown to improve this
condition possibly by increasing testosterone in women.
You should have all your hormones measured and
monitored once you commence DHEA treatment.
Decreasing your food consumption can also be
helpful. Taking omega-3 fatty acids found in fish
or cod liver oil and the antioxidants vitamins A, C and
E together with selenium can also lead to improvements.
QUESTION 7: I
suffer periodic bouts of Meniere’s syndrome and am
taking serc and stemetil 3 times daily but have almost
stopped stemetil. I’m
also taking Voltaren for muscle strain and blood
pressure tablets. Can I also take Neurazest as I read in
your column, which I believe will enable me to stop most
medications?
Answer:
Neurazest can certainly help with Meniere’s
syndrome and might relieve you of you need to take
stemetil and serc.
With regard to the blood pressure tablets and the
voltaren you are taking Neurazest might help to lower
your blood pressure and reduce inflammation although it
is not specifically indicated for pain relief and blood
pressure control. The
only caution I would introduce is that gingko found in
Neurazest and thiazide diuretics can clash for some
reason and you should exercise some care when taking
such a combination.
QUESTION 8: I’m
suffering from chronic nasal allergy with diminished or
even loss of smell sense. I tried many
anti-allergic pills as well as inhalants which improve
the allergy but not my sense of smell.
Recently I discovered that aspirin 0.3 mg might
help. Is
this true?
Answer: I’m
not aware that aspirin improves the sense of smell
although it is possible that by reducing inflammation
matters do get better.
I would suggest that you have your allergies
investigated as you may find that there are foods and
environmental factors that you can avoid which improve
your symptoms. Zinc
is indicated to improve the sense of taste but there is
no harm in trying this supplement together with vitamin
C and observing whether this yields any benefits.
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