Polyphenols in Tea and Wine Fight Growth of Breast Cancer Cells
Polyphenols Fight Growth of Breast Cancer Cells April 19, 2004 Three different polyphenols, compounds found in wine, beer and tea, appear to significantly decrease breast cancer cells, according to new research from Portugal, which goes against previous findings showing that alcohol raises the risk of breast cancer.
Numerous experiments have shown that certain polyphenols, mainly flavonoids, can protect against heart disease and have anticancer, antiviral and antiallergic properties.
In one of the most well known examples, consumption of red wine, which contains the polyphenol resveratrol, has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
But researchers from the Universidade do Porto, Portugal found that such phenolic compounds could also fight breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in the European Union. Approximately one woman in 10 in Europe will develop breast cancer at some point in her life, according to the European Parliament’s Directorate-General for Research.
They investigated the effect of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), xanthohumol and resveratrol, substances present in significant concentrations in tea, beer and red wine, respectively, on the growth of a human breast cancer cell line, MCF-7.
All three polyphenolic compounds tested showed a significant effect, decreasing breast cancer cells
Low Vitamin B-12 Levels Linked to Bone Loss
Low Vitamin B12 Levels Linked to Bone Loss March 4, 2003
Older women with low levels of vitamin B12 are more likely to experience rapid bone loss, according to new research, which helps to establish the importance of the vitamin in bone health.
Vitamin B12, which is found in animal products, such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese and eggs, is needed to produce red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. But little is known about the vitamin’s affects on skeletal health, specifically among ageing women. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, led by Dr Katie Stone, studied a random, cohort study of 83 women over the age of 64 who participated in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures.They archived baseline serum samples and measured hip bone mineral density in study subjects during two and six year follow-up examinations.
Results, published in this month’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, demonstrated that after adjusting for age, weight and clinic site, women with the lowest levels of B12 (below 280 pg/ml) experienced significantly more rapid hip bone loss than women with higher levels of B12 (above 280 pg/ml).
Rapid bone loss is a sign of osteoporosis, a condition that affects one in three women over the age of 50, and designated by the World Health Organisation as the second leading global health care problem after cardiovascular disease. Bone density loss is usually gradual and without noticeable symptoms.
“”While deficiencies in vitamin B12 are uncommon among younger women, many older women suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency,”" said Dr Stone. “”Our research shows that the women with the lowest levels of vitamin B12 are at an increased risk for bone loss in their hips, which could lead to fractures.”"
“”We knew that vitamin B12 benefited the nervous system, but our findings suggest that it may also benefit bone health,”" she added.
The authors note that for some elderly women, simple dietary supplements, multivitamins or dietary modification may slow the rates of bone loss, but a larger, randomized trial would be needed to determine whether treatment with supplemental vitamin B12 could reduce rates of bone loss in elderly women.
High calcium and vitamin D levels are also thought to help prevent osteoporosis-related fractures, while research suggests that soy isoflavones may help women with low bone mineral content prevent fractures in postmenopause years. There is also evidence from animal studies that antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin C, could reverse osteoporosis.
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Zinc
Zinc helps children thinkApril 10, 2005 Eleven-year-olds that took zinc supplements for five days each week had better mental performance after three months than their classmates, said researchers yesterday.
The children taking an extra 20mg of zinc responded more quickly and accurately on memory tasks and with more sustained attention than classmates who did not take the mineral.
Beneficial effects were seen regardless of the youngsters’ previous zinc status, said the researchers led by Dr James Penland from the US Agricultural Research Service’s Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in North Dakota.
The findings, presented at the Experimental Biology meeting this week, suggest that there could be new demand for fortified foods and supplements for this age group.
Although zinc nutrition has been related to motor, cognitive and psychosocial function in very young children and adults, this is the first study of its effect in adolescents.
Zinc deficiency is not uncommon, even in nations such as the United States, and the risk is particularly high in adolescents, said Dr Penland, because they are undergoing rapid growth and often have poor eating habits. They may not consume enough zinc-rich foods like red meat, fish and grains.
Moreover the current recommended daily allowance is only 15mg for adults in the US, and up to 9.5 mg a day for men and 4-7 mg a day for women in the UK.
In the study, 111 girls and 98 boys consumed four ounces of fruit juice containing either 0, 10 or 20 mg of zinc gluconate each school day for 10 to 12 weeks. Students, their parents and teachers did not know who was receiving which, if any, zinc supplementation.
At the beginning and end of the study, students performed a battery of tasks designed to measure mental and motor skills, like attention, memory, problem-solving and hand-eye coordination.
Students, their parents, and teachers filled out questionnaires about the students’ mental, physical and social abilities and skills, school performance, and problems in any of these areas to provide a measure of psychosocial function.
Blood samples measured zinc status before and after the treatment.
Compared to the students who received no additional zinc, students who consumed an additional 20 mg zinc each day decreased reaction time on a visual memory task by 12 per cent versus 6 per cent; increased correct answers on a word recognition task by 9 per cent versus 3 per cent; and increased scores on a task requiring sustained attention and vigilance by 6 per cent versus 1 per cent.
Those who received only 10 mg a day, the US Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for this age group, did not significantly improve performance, however.
Supplementation at either the 10 mg or 20 mg did not appear to improve motor and social skills, although girls receiving the placebo experienced a 10 per cent increase in conduct problems during the study while the behaviour of girls receiving any level of zinc supplementation remained unchanged, reported the researchers.
Previous studies have shown that zinc is needed for growth and immune function and may be important for eye-hand coordination and reasoning in very young children. It also appears to influence memory, muscle strength and endurance in adults.
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Vitamin D: New Weapon in Battle Against Breast Cancer?
It boosts benefits of radiation therapy, study says
WEDNESDAY, April 23 (HealthScoutNews) — The addition of a vitamin D analog to radiation therapy is more effective in killing breast cancer cells than radiation alone, a new study suggests.
About 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and about 40,000 die. Radiation therapy is often used before surgery to reduce the size of tumors and after surgery to reduce recurrence of tumors.
Other studies have shown vitamin D interferes with tumor growth in both cell cultures and animals, study co-author David A. Gewirtz says. This has been shown for both breast and prostate cancer, he notes.
Because high doses of vitamin D can be toxic, Gewirtz and his colleagues are experimenting with vitamin D analogs, modified forms of natural vitamin D that are less toxic. Their goal is to see if these analogs can enhance the response to radiation therapy.
In this study, Gewirtz, a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Virginia Commonwealth University, and his colleagues found that when they treated breast cancer cells in a laboratory setting with normal doses of a vitamin D analog (ILX 23-7553) before radiation, the response to radiation was enhanced.
Lower doses of radiation were needed and there was an increase in tumor cell death, Gewirtz says. In fact, vitamin D helped reduce the number of cancer cells by almost 30 percent more than radiation alone.
The study appears in the May issue of Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology.
After treatment with the vitamin D analog and radiation, tumor cells continued to die for seven days, while cells treated with radiation alone did not. Treatment with the vitamin D analog was three times more effective in preventing new tumor growth, compared with radiation therapy alone, the study says.
“”In addition, this combination was not toxic to normal cells,”" Gewirtz says.
He cautions these results were produced in cell cultures, and one should be careful before applying them to treating breast cancer in women. Currently, the vitamin D analog is not being tested in humans in the United States. However, it is being tested in humans in Europe, he says.
In a forthcoming paper, Gewirtz says he and his colleagues show the same effect is found when breast tumors are grown in mice.
“”There is also evidence that using a vitamin D analog and radiation prevents cancer cells from growing back,”" Gewirtz says. Based on these findings, combined treatment with a vitamin D analog and radiation may contribute to preventing recurrence of cancer, he adds.
“”We think that this treatment may also have implications for treating radiation-resistant brain tumors and prostate cancer,”" Gewirtz says. “”That’s the direction of our work.”"
Dr. Lamar McGinnis, a medical consultant for the American Cancer Society, says that although the effect was only seen in cultured cells, “”it appears that this vitamin D compound is a radio sensitizer for cancer cells and results in a greater kill rate with a sustained effect.”"
With radiation therapy, there is always a balance in killing cancer cells and protecting normal cells, he adds. If these findings pan out in human trials, controlling cell growth within tumors could be enhanced, he notes.
“”It is an interesting observation and I await the results of clinical trials, particularly since this compound seems to have no significant side effects,”" McGinnis says. “”If it works out, it could offer a significant benefit to cancer patients.”"
SOURCES: David A. Gewirtz, Ph.D., professor, pharmacology and toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Lamar McGinnis, M.D., medical consultant, American Cancer Society, Atlanta; May 2003, Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology
Varicose Veins Treated With Horse Chestnut
How horse chestnut cures VARICOSE and SPIDER VEINS. Varicose veins (and other peripheral vascular conditions). The tortuous blue varicose veins that appear just under the skin, most often in the leg below the knee, are easy to spot. Too easy, for many who suffer from them.
Not only do varicose veins look unattractive, but they can throb, itch, cramp, ache, burn, and feel heavy and uncomfortable, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, an office of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The legs may swell, too; varicose means “”swollen.”"
varicose veins sometimes run in families. They may be aggravated by excess weight, hormonal changes such as pregnancy, or tight clothing that limits circulation, the NIH says. Women experience them more often than do men.
Normally, oxygen-carrying blood travels through our veins, back to the heart. Valves in the veins keep blood from flowing backward. When the valves don’t work or are weak, blood pools in our veins, the NIH says. These pools stretch the veins, which become swollen.
Horse chestnut appears to be the only known cure for varicose veins. Exercise helps boost circulation, while elevating the legs during rest relieves discomfort, the NIH says. Women can wear support or compression stockings to help push blood toward the heart. Other traditional options include surgery, injecting a solution to diminish the veins or zapping them with lasers for cosmetic improvement.
With spider veins, compression is standard treatment, although a solution also can be injected to eliminate them. Often, scars will appear and the spider vein will return after a few months.
A study out of West Germany, reported in the early 1980s, showed horse chestnut products affected both the collagen content and architecture of the varicose vein and helped make the veins more normal.
Horse chestnut may also relieve symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), which sometimes leads to varicose veins. Symptoms of CVI include edema, enlarged veins near the skin surface, and fatigue in the legs. Standing or walking aggravates symptoms. Sitting and elevating the feet usually helps.
Denise Webb, Ph.D., an associate editor of Environmental Nutrition newsletter, reported on a review of 13 studies on horse chestnut for CVI that showed the extract worked better as well or better than standard medications at reducing symptoms of CVI. A one month treatment of horse treatment rarely costs more than $12.00. The prescribed medication costs nearly $70.00 a month and is NOT as effective according to the published clinical evidence citted by Dr. Webb. Clinical studies showing horse chestnut to be effective in treatment of varicose veins and related conditions (CVI). Horse Chestnut Horse Chestnut Bielanski TE, Piotrowski ZH: Horse-chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency. Journal of Family Practice 1999; 48:171-172. Pittler MH, Ernst E: Horse-chestnut seed extract for chronic for chronic venous insufficiency: A criteria-based systematic review. Archives of Dermatology 1998; 134:1356-1360. Escribano MM, Munoz-Bellido FJ, Velazquez E, Delgado J, Serrano P, Guardia J, Conde J: Contact urticaria due to aescin. Contact Dermatitis 1997; 37:233. Diehm C, Trampisch HJ, Lange S, Schmidt C: Comparison of leg compression stocking and oral horse-chestnut seed extract therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Lancet 1996; 347:292-294. Rehn D, Unkauf M, Klein P, Jost V, Lucker PW: Comparative clinical efficacy and tolerability of oxerutins and horse chestnut extract in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Arzneimittel-Forschung 1996; 46:483-487. Calabrese C, Preston P: Report of the results of a double-blind, randomized, single-dose trial of a topical 2% escin gel versus placebo in the acute treatment of experimentally-induced hematoma in volunteers. Planta Medica 1993; 59:394-397. Diehm C, Vollbrecht D, Amendt K, Comberg HU: Medical edema protection—clinical benefit in patients with chronic deep vein incompetence: a placebo controlled double blind study. Vasa 1992; 21:188-192. Hitzenberger G: The therapeutic effectiveness of chestnut extract. [German] Wiener Mredizinische Wochenschrift 1989; 139:385-389. Bisler H, Pfeifer R, Kluken N, Pauschinger P: Effects of horse-chestnut seed extract on transcapillary filtration in chronic venous insufficiency. [German] Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift 1986; 111:1321-1329. Takegoshi K, Tohyama T, Okuda K, Suzuki K, Ohta G: A case of Venoplant-induced hepatic injury. Gastroenterologia Japonica 1986; 21:62-65. Hirsch J: Leg disorders—disorders of blood supply: the effect of Essaven ultra in chronic venous insufficiency. [German] Fortschritte der Medizin 1982; 100:436-438. Annoni F, Mauri A, Marincola F, Resele LF: Venotonic activity of escin on the human saphenous vein. Arzneimittel-Forschung 1979; 29:672-675. Wilhelm K, Feldmeier C: Thermometric investigations about the efficacy of beta-escin to reduce postoperative edema. [German] Medizinische Klinik 1977; 72:128-134.
Maritime Pine Bark Extract May Alleviate Asthma
Pycnogenol® Significantly Improves Asthma Symptoms New Clinical Study in Journal of Medicinal Food Finds the Herbal Extract Pycnogenol® Pine Bark Extract — Significantly Improves Asthma Symptoms
TUCSON, AZ — In a recent issue of the Journal of Medicinal Food, a new clinical study entitled “”Pycnogenol® in the Management of Asthma,”" indicates that taking the nutraceutical Pycnogenol®, an herbal extract derived from the French maritime pine tree, can significantly improve asthma symptoms. In addition to the study conducted by Ronald Watson, Ph.D., College of Public Health and School of Medicine, University of Arizona in Tucson, there is a significant body of clinical evidence comprised over 30 years and over 70 studies that verify Pycnogenol’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
“”Pycnogenol® may be a valuable new nutraceutical in the management of asthma. It was well-tolerated, only one patient experienced some initial stomach discomfort, and overall the patients generally noted an improvement of their breathing ability when they received Pycnogenol®, says Dr. Watson. “”These favorable preliminary results suggest that additional research is warranted.”"
This random, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study was comprised of 12 women and 10 men between the ages of 18 and 50 years, who had suffered from asthma for 1 to 16 years. Patients were randomly assigned to either the Pycnogenol® group, receiving 1mg/lb/day (without exceeding 200 mg/day), or to the group receiving placebo for four weeks. Thereafter, subjects were crossed over to the alternate group.
The airway function of the patients was assessed using a well-established method called “”forced expiration volume in 1 second”" (FEV1), by means of an instrument called a spirometer. For accurate measurement, the subject fills his lungs and then exhales as fast as he can for exactly 1 second, while the spirometer measures the volume of exhaled air. The exhaled volume is expressed relative to the total lung volume, so the FEV1 value represents the percentage of a specific patient’s lung volume he can exhale in a second. Understandably, the percentage is lower in asthma patients as their airways are constricted, and breathing is aggravated. Dr. Watson showed that the percentage of the total lung volume which the asthma patients could exhale within one second rose considerably after treatment with Pycnogenol®, while placebo had no effect.
The improvement of airway function was paralleled by a reduction of mediators called leukotrienes in the blood. The leukotrienes cause the inflammatory condition and constriction of bronchi, processes which are largely responsible for the airway obstruction in asthma. Pycnogenol® significantly reduced the leukotriene values, as compared to both baseline as well as placebo medication. Taking placebo tablets had no significant influence on leukotriene levels in the blood.
The severity of asthma symptoms was rated on a 4-point scale, ranging in steps from a mild intermittent form up to a severe persistent form. Before treatment and while receiving placebos the mean symptom score of all patients was considered as being a “”severe persistent”" form. After treatment with Pycnogenol® the symptom severity score was significantly reduced to the “”moderate persistent”" form.
Asthma Backgrounder Asthma Statistics
More than 17 million Americans are currently estimated to have asthma, and the prevalence of the disease has increased by 75% from 1980 to 1994. Annually in America, there are approximately 10.4 million physician office visits for the treatment of asthma. There were more than 1.9 million emergency room visits for asthma in 1995. There are more than 5,300 deaths from asthma each year. Direct health care costs for asthma in the U.S. total more than $9.8 billion annually.
What is Asthma?
Asthma is characterized by episodes of wheezy breathlessness with intervals of relative or complete freedom from symptoms. Asthma is believed to result from inflammatory processes of the bronchi causing them to constrict and swell, aggravating the airflow. In many patients, specific hypersensitivity reactions to inhaled antigenic substances (e.g. pollen, animal hair etc.) cause the episodic obstruction of the airways. Moreover, various unspecific irritants can trigger asthmatic episodes. Chemical irritants (e.g. tobacco smoke, dust, air pollution), certain medications, cold air and even exercise or psychological factors can cause a sudden over-reaction of the bronchial receptors, causing inflammation and subsequent narrowing of the air passages. Asthma is far more than a respiratory discomfort, and occasionally can take life-threatening forms. And the occurrence is considerable, affecting about 4-5% of the population.
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Estrogen, UV Added to US Govt. List of Carcinogens
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WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) - A new US government report has for the first time identified estrogen-containing drugs and ultraviolet light as cancer-causing agents, federal agencies announced Wednesday.
The report also lists wood dust, common in carpentry shops and saw mills, as a known cause of lung cancer. Fifteen other compounds, including industrial chemicals, dyes and one compound found in foods cooked at high temperatures, were also added to the list as probable human carcinogens. The report, published every 2 years by the National Toxicology Program, contains little new information about the agents it lists. Instead, it is a collection of known experimental data that the government uses to keep a running catalog of cancer-causing agents. Federal agencies and Congress use the list to guide regulations and legislation governing industrial and environmental health hazards. Wednesday’s additions expanded the list to 228 compounds either “”known”" or “”reasonably anticipated”" to cause cancer in humans. It does not make conclusions about the magnitude of cancer risk posed by any of the compounds or what types of people may be most vulnerable. Steroidal estrogens were added to the list for the first time because of research data linking the compounds to an increased risk of cancer of the endometrium, or lining of the uterus. They have also been associated with a rise in breast cancer (news - web sites) risk. Steroidal estrogens are used in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women, and physicians are supposed to weigh the risk of cancer against the benefits of the drugs. Estrogen replacement therapy is also known to reduce the chances of ovarian cancer in women who take it. Broad-spectrum ultraviolet light, found in natural sunlight and in light used in tanning beds, was also classified as a known carcinogen because of a strong connection with cancers of the skin, lips and eyes, according to the report. The report also upgraded beryllium compounds, which are commonly used in ceramics shops, nuclear reactors and jewelry making, from a probable to a known carcinogen.
White Bread Use Leads To Increased Health Risk
White Bread Use Linked To Greater Disease Risk, Even Early Death March 16, 2008 By Linda Rano 11/03/2008- Foods with a high glycemic index (GI), such as most white breads, lead to a higher risk of certain health problems, according to researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia. The study found that high blood glucose led to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and was also linked to gall stones and some types of cancer, providing further evidence that could trigger greater demand low GI and multi grain foods. The researchers concluded: “”Low-GI and/or low glycemic load (GL) diets are independently associated with a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases. In diabetes and heart disease, the protection is comparable with that seen for whole grain and high fibre intakes. The findings support the hypothesis that higher postprandial glycemia is a universal mechanism for disease progression.”" High grain breads, and other low GI foods, are therefore recommended in the promotion of a healthier diet. Between 2003 and 2006, the number of new whole grain product launches fairly doubled every year - from 64 in 2003, to 140 in 2004, to 346 in 2005, to 620 in 2006, according to Mintel. This reflects the race by food manufacturers to carve out a slice of the market during the initial period of rapid growth, which ran parallel to the growth in consumer awareness of the healthy grains. The researchers had found that results from previous observational studies had been inconsistent and had prolonged the controversy over the effects of GI and GL on the risk of certain chronic diseases. In their study the researchers employed meta-analysis techniques, that incorporated the results of 37 studies. The studies were further stratified according to the validity of the tools used to assess dietary intake. A statement from the University of Sydney drew attention to the fact that the diets of nearly two million healthy men and women worldwide were reviewed. The researchers confirmed that for the comparison between the highest and the lowest quantiles of GI and GL, “”significant positive associations were found in fully adjusted models of validated studies”" for all the diseases combined.”" The University statement quotes lead author Alan Barclay as saying: “”If you have a constantly high blood glucose and insulin levels due to a high GI diet, you may literally ‘wear out’ your pancreas over time. Eventually it may lead to type 2 diabetes in older age.”" However, he said that he was more surprised by the relationship between GI and some of the other diseases. With regard to cancer he concluded: “”This is because constant spikes in blood glucose that cause the body to release more insulin also increase a related substance called ‘insulin like growth factor one’ (IGF-1). Both these hormones increase cell growth and decrease cell death, and have been shown to increase the risk of developing cancer.”" The University statement defines high GI foods as carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion, causing blood glucose levels to increase quickly and stay higher for longer, for example most biscuits. Low GI carbohydrates break down more slowly during digestion, releasing glucose gradually into the bloodstream, with leading examples including muesli, whole- or multi-grain bread and fruit. Source : The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Authors: Alan W Barclay, Peter Petocz, Joanna McMillan-Price, Victoria M Flood, Tania Prvan, Paul Mitchell, and Jennie C Brand-Miller. The researchers are affiliated to the University of Sydney, Australia.
Calcium Essential for Sustained Weight Loss
New Studies Confirm Calcium is Necessary for Sustained and Effective Weight Loss
MINNEAPOLIS–Calcium intake may help regulate body weight, and higher intakes may be necessary during weight loss programs to maintain bone mass, according to new research released this week. The first study, conducted at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, examined the association between calcium intake and adiposity in black and white men and women participating in the HERITAGE Family Study (J Nutr, 134:1772-8, 2004) (www.nutrition.org). A total of 362 men and 462 women were divided into groups based on energy-adjusted calcium intake; the strongest inverse associations appeared in black men and white women. In both men’s groups, those with the highest calcium intake were significantly leaner than those in the lowest intake group. And in white women, there was a significant inverse association between calcium intake and BMI, percentage body fat and abdominal fat levels.
In the second study, conducted at Rutgers University, Brunswick, N.J., researchers recruited 73 women to consume a weight loss or a weight maintenance diet, with either normal or high calcium intake (Am J Clin Nutr, 80, 1:123-30, 2004) (www.ajcn.org). Of the 57 women who completed the study, those on the weight loss diet taking in only normal calcium intake showed inadequate absorption of calcium, which may impact bone mass. The researchers suggested weight loss programs are associated with increased calcium requirements to maintain bone mass.
Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System
QUIT SMOKING Flush Nicotine Cravings from Your Body Safely, Naturally and Easily with Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System No Drugs! No Chemicals! No Artificial Ingredients! Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System All Natural ‘Herbal’ Formula
The Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System is a four part system. Parts A and B consist of all natural capsules that when taken as directed have proven to work directly on the habit of smoking, help reduce dependency on nicotine while allowing the body to cleanse itself of stored nicotine and smoking related toxins. Part C provides support maintenance for up to 60 days following the initial 7 days where you rid yourself of the primary smoking habit. Part D is an amazing new Aroma Therapy product that is used whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This unique formula is designed so that once a drop is placed beneath your nose your immediate desire to smoke will be instantly gone!
This All Natural Quit Smoking Program has had a tremendous success rate among those who have used the program and remained off tobacco products. The product is designed for all nicotine addictions: cigarette smoking, tobacco chewing, cigars, and snuff.
Formula-A Nutritional Support
The first is the Formula A. These capsules work on the habit of smoking, everything from lighting the cigarette and smoking it to all the surrounding habits. All the little habits not addressed in other “”Stop Smoking”" products which when ignored, start the deprivation process that in turn begins the “”desire to smoke”" process. This Anti-Addiction product acts as an eraser, stopping your craving and desire for a cigarette.
Contents of Formula A
Pimenenta Racemosa, Passion Flower, Ginseng, Sarsaparilla Root, Bayberry Bark, Echinacea Powder, Lemon Grass, Peppermint Leaf, Cayenne Powder, Ginger Root, Safflower Seed Powder, Elderberry Extract, Green Tea, Barley Grass, Piper Longum, Bio Perine, Nutmeg, and Poke Root.
Formula-B Nutritional Support Cleanser
Nicotine left in the system will act as another addictive substance and call for more. For a “”Stop Smoking”" program to be effective, one must be cleansed of the nicotine the body has stored. The De-Nicotizer simply removes the nicotine and flushes it out of the body. The body would rid itself of this stored nicotine naturally once a person quits tobacco use, but it could take many months. During that time, a former tobacco user would be vulnerable to the nicotine in the body demanding more. It is essential to rid the body of all the nicotine.
Contents of Formula B
Burdock Root, Golden Seal Root, Lungwort Power, Barley Grass, Kelp, Catnip, Cascara Sagrada, Dandelion Root, Hyssop, Oregon Grape, Ginger Root, and Bio Perine.
Formula-C Nutritional Support Maintenance
Formula C is a maintenance program designed to be used as needed only after completing Formula A and Formula B. The contents of Formula C is similar to that of Formula A to help you suppress any lingering cravings so you can stay smoke free for good.
Contents of Formula C
Pimenenta Racemosa, Passion Flower, Ginseng, Sarsaparilla Root, Bayberry Bark, Echinacea Powder, Elderberry Extract, Green Tea Extract, Lemon Grass, Peppermint Leaf, Cayenne Powder, Ginger Root, Safflower Seed Powder, Barley Grass, Nutmeg, Poke Root, Piper Longum, and Bio Perine.
Formula-D Aroma Support
The Aroma therapy in the Smoke-Away program addresses the habitual craving that is associated with smoking. While on the Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System program and thereafter the Aroma therapy is used to disassociate the nervous system craving and demand center from the lighting up of a cigarette. The Aroma therapy is applied underneath the nose and possibly on the left and right temple as well as on the lower forehead to create a surround sensation of aroma. The therapy occupies the time frame of approximately 2-3 minutes replacing the craving for a cigarette and subsequently combating the addiction process.
Contents of Formula D
Yang-Ylung, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon Oil, Eucalyptus, Camphor, and Odorless Mineral Spirits.
Virtually No Side-Affects
Many times the question is posed about the possible side effects of the Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System and if it interacts badly with known pharmaceutical drugs.
First and foremost, it is important to understand that herbs by their very nature have no pronounced side effects in the body. Nature has always intended for humans to live healthy and has supplied an abundance of healthy vegetables, herbs, spices, etc. It has been the choice of millions of people around the world to live a dietary un-healthy lifestyle. As with any substance taken internally for food or dietary purposes, the key is synergy and moderation. Yes, it is true that when consuming a vast quantity of, for example, Lobelia, a person could become violently ill. Then again, if one were to consume 20 lbs. of hamburgers, the same effect would be achieved.
The program has been carefully put together and has achieved a perfect synergy between the ingredients that are part of the product. Taken in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product, there should not be any sign of side effects. However, some individuals have “”allergic”" reactions to certain substances and in these cases the individual, knowing their condition, should consult a physician.
If a person has a pre-existing medical condition and/or is taking any type of ongoing medication it is wise to consult a physician before starting on the Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System, especially individuals taking medication for any particular heart condition. And of course in case of any doubt, consult a physician. Also Smoke-Away should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.
Directions for Use
The products are taken at night, before going to bed. Then starting the next morning, the product is taken in a series several times a day for approximately seven days. Upon successful completion of this program a person will be “”SMOKE FREE.”" If they were to light up, their reaction would be similar to the first time they had a cigarette that caused gagging, coughing or a dizzy feeling. It would simply not taste or feel good, much like the reaction to the first cigarette they ever smoked.
Throw away All remaining cigarettes that are still in your possession. Clean and put away all ash-trays and above all, maintain your strong conviction about wanting to Quit!
On your first night, take one capsule of Formula A and one capsule of Formula B with Dinner. Before retiring for the evening, take your recommended dosage of Formula A (outlined in the directions with the product) and two capsules of Formula B, which aids the body’s natural cleansing process. Take all capsules with 8 oz. of water or milk and a light snack (crackers or toast work well). Sleep Well!
In the morning when you awaken, repeat your dosage of Formula A and take 2 capsules of Formula B. Have some breakfast. Repeat again at lunch and dinner (or before bed). You will take 3 sets per day for 3 days. On the fourth day, cut the Formula A capsule dosage and continue cutting each day if possible. Continue with 2 Formula B capsules until finished. (Approximately 7 days)
When you have a craving, urge, and or desire for a cigarette, massage drops of the Aroma therapy solution on each temple (the soft hollow spots on the side of the head), above the bridge of your nose & between your eyes and most importantly, a drop under your nose on the upper lip. Lightly inhale for 3-5 minutes for full effect. Use the breathing exercise and the urge to smoke will pass.
Further directions for usage on the product are described in the documentation that comes with the Smoke-Away Quit Smoking Support System. Good Luck!