7 March 2006
CASE STUDY: Attention Deficit Disorder

"He had been on a common prescription medication for three years and his mother was
seriously concerned with the long-term side effects... Three days before the second consultation the mother took her son off prescription medication, this was done in consultation with her Medical Practitioner. All of the patients’ symptoms had disappeared. He is still off
his medication and is doing well at school, his parents and teachers are very pleased with his
progress.”
Pg 14, Metagenics Update Feb/March 2006
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18 February 2005
Cancer Alert on 350 Foods
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"A massive health altert over supermarket ready meals was issued today... could contribute to an increase risk of cancer... soups, sauces and ready meals are all being withdrawn because they include the banned food colouring dye Sudan 1, the government confirmed... Products are listed on FSA’s website at www.food.gov.uk"
Pg 1, Evening Standard(UK), 18 February 2005

12 January 2004
Antiperspirants linked to rise in breast cancer
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"Scientist have discovered the strongest link yet between antiperspirants and Britain's soaring rate of breast cancer. They detected chemicals in breast tumors which are commonly used in under-arm sprays, make-up and foods. The preservatives, called parabens are absorbed through the skin, a study found."
Pg 11, Metro (UK), 12 January 2004

This follows an earlier warning
"Use of antiperspirants has been linked with the rise in breast cancer. Scientists have called for more research into chemical compounds derived from zirconium and aluminum used in some deodorants”.
Pg 14, Metro (UK), June 16 2003

"Alarming new evidence of a possible link between antiperspirants and breast cancer emerged yesterday.The lead author of the report urged women to cut down on or ditch deodorants and antiperspirants. Dr Phillippa Darbre said the research added to growing evidence of a link between increasing rates of the disease and the huge market for underarm sprays and roll-ons.. My advice is to cut down or cut out, said Dr Darbre, a breast cancer specialist at the University of Reading (UK).. Concerns about antiperspirants centre on the fact that parabens mimic the effects of the hormone oestrogen, which is known to stimulate tumours in two thirds of women with breast cancer.. As well as body odour products, parabens are found in many other cosmetics including perfumes, sun creams and body lotions, and are used as preservatives in a variety of foods.. The UK market for such products is worth £400 million."
Pg 6, Daily Mail (UK), 12 January 2004

2 January 2004
Rise in Obesity
Read the new Obesity Statistics. Obesity rates are rising at an alarming rate with 55% of the US population classed as overweight or obese. Are grains and sugar the culprit?

1 January 2004
Detox patches
SEGIUN Vitality patches will be available for purchase in February this year. It's the great new and fast way to detoxify. Our clinic is the first to offer the original formulation which was developed in Japan over 40 years ago.


Star anise (Illicium verum)

Helpful with coughs and cold, at menopause and to increase flow of breast milk because it contains weak plant oestrogens.

Caution: Aniseed oil is toxic internally in large doses. Not recommended for young children and babies.