Complete Bone Health Support
The most common form of calcium supplements used today is calcium carbonate, also known as limestone. However, evidence suggest that calcium from whole food sources may produce more favorable effects in bone health than isolated calcium supplements. Similar to most nutrients, the body can utilize calcium effectively when it is paired with its natural co-factors such as magnesium and other trace minerals.
Johnson Compounding recommends the use of Bone Strength Take Care as plant-source calcium. It is 75 percent absorbable, which places it higher than daily yogurt intake, which is only 43 percent absorbable.
A person’s body naturally seeks whole food sources of nutrition. New Chapter’s newly formulated product uses a whole-food plant source, making it easy on the digestive system.
Magnesium functions alongside calcium to give bones their physical structure. Vitamin K is an essential co-factor in calcium absorption and retention. However, human cell proteins that do not get enough Vitamin K cannot hold onto calcium, causing this critical nutrient to drift away from the bone. Vitamin K2, sourced from fermented whole food, gently redirects “lost” calcium back into the bone bank. Vitamin D3 completes this system since it has been found in several studies to aid in bone support and function.
The exclusive whole-food complex calcium in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a special plant called algas calcareas, which is harvested from a protected coastline in South America. Much like a garden vegetable, this plant is harvested live and then cold pressed to retain its full nutritional value.
In addition to recommending whole-food sources of calcium, Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center also supports the use of bone-nourishing nutrients to complete the food complex, such as Bone Strength Take Care.
The physician recommended dose is one tablet three times a day.
Candidase and Probiotics to the Rescue
Candida Albicans is a yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy balance in the body. It is found mostly in the intestines, genital tract, mouth and throat. When the natural balance of the fungus is upset it results in overgrowth. This usually occurs from the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics that destroy the healthy micro-flora or a weakened immune system from long-standing illness, stress, lack of sleep, smoking and alcohol. Another key contributor is poor nutrition from either a low fiber diet or one high in processed carbohydrates and refined sugar, or a lack of assimilation of nutrients due to improper digestion. Sugars and refined carbohydrates are the food of choice for the Candida fungus because it allows it to proliferate. The result of the overgrowth is the transformation from a healthy, pro-biotic rich, nutrient-absorbing colon to an unhealthy one infested with fecal matter, mucus and the Candida fungus itself. The condition of such a colon inhibits proper assimilation, encourages overgrowth of yeast and infection, and can lead to a plethora of other problems and symptoms.
Candidiasis affects both men and women. It can travel to all parts of the body through the bloodstream; in the mouth it is called thrush and in the vagina, it is called vaginitis (yeast infection).
In the past, the only solution for this infection was to go on strict, eliminating diets and to take large amounts of very powerful antifungal medications. While that treatment can be effective, the process could be uncomfortable and create a lot of die-off in the body. The die-off reaction occurs when the yeast cell is destroyed, which releases the 70+ known toxins in the cell to circulate throughout the body. Die-off is likened to the uncomfortable feeling of flu symptoms.
Enzymedica, however, has formulated a product which is easy to adhere to and has brought many people success and renewed health. Candidase works by using the enzyme cellulase, in breaking down the outer layer of the single celled Candida organism. This layer is called chitin and is a polysaccharide similar to fiber. The cellulase enzymes in the product digest this outer layer, and in turn the cell dies. When the dead cell releases its toxins, the protease enzymes in the product then break them down. Due to this second enzyme in Candidase, no die-off reaction occurs because the toxins are broken down before they can circulate throughout the body. In addition, any build-up of fiber in the colon is broken-down and eliminated. Fiber can protect the yeast like a tent and create gas and bloating. It is recommended that people use Candidase for two weeks; some may need to remain on a maintenance dose after the two weeks to prevent flare-ups.
Patients should also make sure to take a high potency probiotic daily. This helps the immune system by preventing opportunistic organisms from growing in the GI tract.
The Importance of Essential Fatty Acids
Fats are either labeled as essential or non-essential. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) must be consumed through diet or supplements because the body cannot synthesize them otherwise. Popular supplements that provide EFA’s come in the form of oils such as fish oils; flax oil; borage oil; and krill, coconut and evening primrose oil.
Many people know the importance of EFAs in a diet: they provide energy to the body, maintain body temperature, insulate the nerves, enhance the immune system and protect body tissues. In order to accomplish these fundamental tasks, EFAs must be absorbed and utilized by the body.
EFA Optimize is formulated to assist with the assimilation of Essential Fatty Acids while reducing the common symptoms of poor EFA digestion, include burping. One capsule of EFA Optimize taken with essential fatty acid supplements will help ensure that EFAs are doing their job.
Tasteburst Finest Pure Fish Oil Chewables For Kids
Tasteburst Finest Pure Fish Oil Chewables are perfect for children and fun to take, as a tasty chewable soft-gel filled with delicious natural orange flavored fish oil.
Increased intake of EPA and DHA from fish oil may be highly beneficial to a wide spectrum of physiological and psychological functions in children including:
- Brain and neural tissue development in babies
- Infant and child brain development and learning abilities
Each chewable capsule contains:
- EPA 165 mg
- DHA 120mg
Compared to popular Omega products for children, the Tasteburst product contains the highest level of EPA/DHA per chewable product.
These chewables have been independently tested for PCB’s, dioxins, furans, PAHs and the absence of detectable levels of mercury and other heavy metals.
Fosamax may increase risk of broken bones in some women
As reported on ABC News March 8th, 2010
Fosamax (alendronate) is taken to help make bones stronger, and to assist people with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Over the years oral surgeons have reported that they are seeing brittle jaw bones in many people who have been on Fosamax. Many times the bone is so brittle that they cannot perform the implant surgery.
Fosamax is supposed to be a safe and effective approach to helping make bones stronger according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Merck (the manufacturer of Fosamax). There is mounting evidence from oral surgeons and orthopedic doctors that for some people, taking Fosamax for more than five years could cause spontaneous fractures.
Recently, Sandy Potter, 59 of Queens N.Y. was outside jumping rope with the neighborhood kids when her thigh bone snapped. She was prescribed Fosamax at age 48 due to a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Sue Heller, 60, of Castle Rock, CO. has been taking Fosamax for almost 10 years. She broke both her femur (thigh) bones according to ABC News.
Dr. Kenneth Egol, professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center stated, “We are seeing people just walking, walking down the steps, patients who are doing low-energy exercise with broken bones…this is very unusual, the femur is one of the strongest bones in the body.”
In 2008 the FDA asked Merck to add information about the report of femur fractures. It took Merck 16 months to add patients’ reports of femur fractures to the list of possible side effects in the drug insert.
The FDA has never made an effort to inform either the public or doctors across the nation about the possible risks of brittle bones.
Dr. Joseph Lane, orthopedic trauma surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, said “The drug companies have to recognize when there is a problem, and they have to be up front with the public. If there is a concern, they have to voice it and at least give everybody a fair chance to look at this carefully.”
Both the FDA and Merck declined ABC News’ request for interview, but the FDA said it is looking into the reports of fractures.
Many customers of Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center have started asking what they can do to help their body deal with their problems.
Johnson Compounding has been suggesting that most people, especially those with osteopenia or osteoporosis, have their Vitamin D3 levels checked, since Johnson’s specialists have seen that many people with the disease have had very low Vitamin D3 levels for years. When this occurs, bone density is adversely affected. If adequate amounts of vitamin D3, absorbable calcium and magnesium are ingested along with weight bearing exercise, the loss of bone density can be prevented in many cases.
Mainstream medicine has ignored these essential nutrients for bone health, and people look to jump right to a drug therapy many times without looking for a cause.
The FDA has only recently suggested that Vitamin D3 levels be checked, and that the recommended daily amounts be increased.
People need to look at their life style, nutrient levels, stress levels and the amount of exercise they get on a daily basis to determine if they are providing their bodies with what it needs to stay healthy.
Please feel free to contact Johnson Compounding with any questions on keeping your bones healthy.
Supercritical Omega 7 (skin and membrane support)
There are many different kinds of fatty acids that are already well known to the public such as Omega 3, 6, and 9. They are found in fresh flax and fish (omega 3), borage and primrose (omega 6), and olives (omega 9). The scientific consensus supports that these oils sustain and protect the body. However, one critical omega fatty acid that is typically missing from that list is Omega 7 oil from the plant Sea Buckthorn.
Omega 7 oil is comprised of both palmitoleic and cis-vaccenic acids. These have been used in Chinese and Tibetan medicine for promoting digestive and urogenital health for more than 12 centuries. The berries and seeds of Sea Buckthorn also deliver representatives of the Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids.
Scientific studies have shown that people’s most delicate body tissues, such as the skin and mucous membranes that line the digestive and urogenital tracts, have the greatest affinity for Omega 7 fatty acids. Environmental stressors such as sunlight and pollution, improper foods, and even normal aging can challenge those sensitive membranes. Omega 7 fatty acids are now being promoted as the nourishment that may protect, replenish, moisturize, and restore.
New Chapter has also added the supercritical extracts of Calendula and Rosemary (which both have profound inflammation modulating and antioxidant properties) to its Omega 7 supplement.
A More Bioactive Curcumin (Turmeric) Product
The herb Curcumin (Turmeric) has gained popularity recently with doctors and is now being promoted to help alleviate inflammation in the body, as well as to help the body deal with the polluted environment.
The primary benefits of this herb are that it:
- Promotes normal activity of NF-KappaB
- Supports normal liver detoxification
- Supports overall liver health
- Promotes apoptosis in unhealthy cells
- Promotes normal cell activity
- Helps maintain overall cell integrity
- Promotes normal cellular regeneration
- Helps maintain glutathione levels
- Supports glutathione synthesis
- Promotes detoxification
- Helps maintain neurological health
- Helps maintain cognitive health
- Serves as as powerful antioxidant
- Promotes a strong immune system
Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center is now providing Curcumin Extreme. This supplement delivers significantly more bioactive Curcumin into the blood than any other sources. In this powerful formula, the herb is combined with broccoli seed extract to support the body’s natural defense systems and to maintain healthy levels of glutathione.
There are many Curcumin products currently on the market, but Curcumin Extreme™ with BCM-95 has superior bioavailability and absorption. BCM-95 contains the natural spectrum of the turmeric rhizome and is 100 percent natural. Curcumin Extreme promotes liver detoxification and normal cellular regeneration. Taking this herb daily can also help detoxify impurities in the body that build up over time.
Taking the herbal supplement of Curcumin every day (or Curcumin Extreme™) will work to support the body’s natural ability to detoxify and rid the body of impurities and toxins that can build up over time.
