Kathi Keville
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 They have relied on ginkgo, sometimes in combination with the other "brain herbs" (ginseng, Siberian ginseng and gotu kola), to help them get through. They dose up especially heavily with a dropperful or two of the tincture about an hour before an exam. All of these students, especially the older ones who are going back to school a second time, say that the herbs seem to help them think faster and more clearly. |
Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. and Eduardo Castro, M.D.
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 In addition to acting as an antioxidant and decreasing damage from free radical activity, it has other important effects on brain tissue. ginkgo increases both the uptake of glucose and the energy production by brain cells and improves nerve transmission in the brain. Basically, it boosts normal brain activity, which is desirable for anyone, but especially for someone with ADD.14
Pycnogenol is another antioxidant that has received a great deal of attention. It is an excellent antioxidant, but, in our opinion, is expensive compared to other, comparable antioxidants. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 HerbaSway, a producer of standardized Chinese herbs, notes that many herbs with proven health benefits, such as ginkgo biloba, actually contain chemicals that if used alone can be toxic. However, when combined with other chemicals found in the plant, these "bad" chemicals are neutralized and may even be helpful. True Chinese healers do not use herbs individually, but combine them in formulas with other herbs.
Until very recendy, Chinese herbs were available only from Chinese herb shops, usually known only to other Chinese healers. |
| If atherosclerosis (blockage of the arteries) was making it impossible for a man to sustain an erection, herbs such as ginkgo biloba or yohimbe were prescribed to increase blood flow to the penis. It took us centuries to discover what these healers knew intuitively: Good health is the best aphrodisiac of all.
Before describing how supplements can enhance sex, I want to make one point: Maintaining a strong, well-functioning body is the best way to maintain a satisfying sex life. Eating the right foods and living a healthy lifestyle will keep your body and mind in great shape. |
Gale Maleskey
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 Cautions and possible side effects: Avoid ginkgo if you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or antidepressant MAO inhibitor drugs such as phenelzine sulfate (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate). Taking more than 240 milligrams of concentrated extract may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Rarely, gingko may cause headache, stomachache, or other allergic reactions. studies. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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| Many combination products designed to improve sexual performance for men include yohimbe, along with ginkgo biloba, zinc, and L-arginine. Since yohimbine hydrochloride can cause serious side effects in some men, I err on the side of caution with yohimbe. Before you use it, I recommend that you check with your physician or natural healer.
What about the claims that yohimbe can help body builders bulk up? |
Gale Maleskey
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| Some of the bioflavonoids available as supplements include quercetin, pycnogenol, grapeseed extract, and ginkgo extract. You can take any of these singly or as a blended combination: Many mixtures and concentrations are available in drugstores and health food stores. For dosages, just check the label and follow the instructions on the particular bottle you choose, says Dr. Pizzorno.
Using Pollen Prevention
According to Dr. Cooke, bee pollen is a valuable supplement to consider. But not always. Some people are actually allergic to this substance. |
| As for using ginkgo leaves, there's no practical way to get a dose equivalent to what was used in studies. It takes about 50 pounds of leaves to get 1 pound of the extract in the appropriate percentages, says Dr. Brett.
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You're in the ginseng capital of the United States. |
| If you have circulation problems, you can probably use ginkgo on a long-term basis.
A painful and potentially life-threatening illness, lupus occurs when your immune system turns renegade and attacks your body's own tissues, causing inflammation and damage. The skin, kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, lungs, nerves, joints—just about any part of the body—can be involved. At the same time, your immune system sometimes ignores its normal duties of fighting infection, so you end up being prone to all sorts of illnesses. |
| It may take up to six months of taking ginkgo consistently before the benefits begin to show.
Antioxidants Prevent "Brain Rust"
Our brains are prone to damage from free radicals just like the rest of our bodies. When they damage brain cells, we pay the price with memory loss. In addition, the immune system reacts to the damage with a process
Chinese Moss
May Help Restore Memory
A natural substance extracted from a rare moss found in the cold climates of China is being sold In the United States as a nutritional supplement that may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. |
| Weiss says. Like ginkgo, ginger helps keep platelets from getting too sticky, so it keeps your blood flowing smoothly. "It's also a slight vasodilator and a warming herb," Dr. Weiss says, so if you have cold feet, it might provide additional benefits.
Most research studies with ginger use about 1,000 milligrams a day of powdered gingerroot, which is about what you'd get from a %-inch slice of fresh root. Ginger is safe to take long-term, Dr. Weiss says.
Another common food—pineapple—also offers some relief in supplement form. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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 Clinically, ginkgo is used for peripheral vascular insufficiency and has been shown to be beneficial in erectile dysfunction.b9Jl 300
Oat, Avena sativa, is a gently stimulating nervine and cerebral trophorestorative. It is especially helpful in weakened conditions and reflex nervous irritation. Oat is a nutritious herb that helps restore normal nervous system function.
Damiana, Turnera diffusa, is a stimulating nervine and a spinal trophorestorative specific for frigidity and impotence.
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This formula is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and relieves pain due to menstrual cramps. |
Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. and Eduardo Castro, M.D.
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| Supplement with vitamins and minerals, and consider additional antioxidants like ginkgo biloba.
• Avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG), also labeled as hydrolyzed soy, vegetable, or plant protein, autolyzed yeast, textured protein, sodium or calcium caseinate, soy or whey isolate.
• Avoid synthetic additives such as colors, flavors, enhancers, stabilizers, and binders.
• Avoid products containing caffeine. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
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 The active ingredient in ginkgo appears to help get the blood flowing to the heart by opening up the blood vessels, and that's just what you need if you have angina. It is generally safe to take this herb for long periods.
Valerian, Skullcap, Hawthorn, and Ginger
Take 1 teaspoon of this tincture formula three times a day. According to Ralph T. Golan, M.D. |
Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A.
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 Helpful neutraceuticals include arthred, New Zealand green-lipped mussel, methyl-sulfonylmethane (MSM), glucosamine sulfate, ginkgo, and stabilized glutathione. Physical therapy treatment, in which the pet is allowed to swim in a pool or a bathtub along with massage, is helpful.
Degenerative Myelopathy
Degenerative myelopathy is a degeneration of the spinal cord that occurs predominantly in German shepherds or German shepherd cross-breeds.34 The age range of affected dogs that I have seen runs from five to fourteen years. |
| I have developed a magnolia flower formula consisting of ginkgo, licorice, perilla, scute, tuessilago, siler, angelica, akebia, asarum, ma-huang, morus, cimicifuga, and cnidium. This formula has helped both dogs and cats with chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, nasal congestion, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Quercetin
Quercetin is widely distributed in the plant kingdom and is the most abundant of all the flavonoids, which are found in the rinds and skins of fruits and vegetables. It also happens to be the most pharmacologically active of all the flavonoids. |
| This may explain in part ginkgo's therapeutic effects. Many bioflavonoids have also shown to have antiviral effects as well.
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Arthritis and How to Keep Your Pet Moving
The most common form of arthritis in pets is osteoarthritis, which is also called degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is mainly seen in elderly large breed dogs, though I've also treated it in dogs as young as one year old, in golden retrievers and German shepherds. There are certainly genetic factors involved, and prospective owners should consult with breeders as to the status of the parents. |
| I prefer to use ginkgo phytosome for better absorption.
Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS)
Fructo-oligosaccharides are composed of one molecule of sucrose and one to three molecules of fructose.11 They are found in varying amounts in many foods including honey, burdock, rye, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, bananas, and oats. They may also be supplemented in capsule form in the diet. FOS are virtually indigestible in the gastrointestinal tract; however, they are easily utilized by "friendly bacteria" and thus increase their population. |
| Many botanical medicines including ginkgo, bilberry, and milk thistle owe their physiologic activity to their flavonoid content. Their particular flavonoids are unique and differ in their physiologic effects. Flavonoids have been shown to increase collagen cross-linking in blood vessels and thus strengthen blood vessels, as well as having potent antioxidant activity.23
Crataegus's cardiovascular effects appear to be primarily due to its inotropic (strength of contraction) and chronotropic (rate of contraction) effects. It enhances blood vessel integrity as well as affects coronary blood flow. |
John Heinerman
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 It is called "Ginkolic" and consists of ginkgo biloba extract, Kyolic aged garlic extract, and Siberian ginseng. I take 2-3 capsules with a glass of water. I've noticed that when I forget to take it, my brain function isn't up to par. (See Product Appendix for more information.)
THE GINSENGS
WILD AMERICAN GINSENG
(Panax quinquifoltus)
CHINESE OR KOREAN GINSENG
(Panax ginseng)
TIENCHI GINSENG
(Panax notoginseng)
SIBERIAN OR RUSSIAN GINSENG
(Eleutherococcus senticosus, acanthopanax senticosus)
Brief Description
Ginseng can refer to any of 22 different plants. |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| Brain tonic: This formula for strokes, memory, depression and hearing is 1 part Cayenne, 3 parts ginkgo Biloba leaf, 1 part Rosemary (optional). Any part of plant above the ground, 1 Part Kola Nut (optional). To make formulas, see Video #2.
If all you have is cayenne, use plenty of that. I have seen cayenne alone bring people back who seemed lost to this world.
Technical information:
Common Name: Cayenne
Latin Name/Genus/species: Capsicum species
Part of plant used: fruit (pepper)
Herbal Special Notes: Cayenne is heat rated in 1-500,000 scoville heat units. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 This further list of supplements might include extra selenium, ginkgo biloba, silymarin, bilberry, glutamine, melatonin, and carnitine. Admittedly, this is a vigorous program with many pills to take and greater expense. However, even if it were 10 dollars a day, it would be less than what some people spend on cigarettes, coffee, colas, hotdogs, and doughnuts! The following table represents such a program:
AM PM
Basic Multiple Formula.............................................3...........3
Vitamin C 1000 mg...................................................4........... |
| Some of the most recently available dietary supplements, such as quercetin, ginkgo extract, proanthocyanidins, and bilberry, contain substances in the bioflavonoid family. Lutein is a flavonoid that has recently become available as a supplement and helps prevent macular degeneration. Some of the flavonoids are not yet available as supplements, once again calling attention to the importance of eating a healthy, whole-foods diet.
Genistein is an "isoflavonoid," found in soy products, that decreases the spread of tumors. |
| The combination that I use as vision nutrients contains 100 mg of the standardized bilberry extract, plus taurine, trace minerals, proanthocyanidins, ginkgo biloba and other antioxidants. Higher bilberry doses may help cataracts.
Silymarin (Milk Thistle Extract)
Silymarin is a combination of several components extracted from milk thistle. These are flavonoid antioxidants with specific benefits for the liver. They aid in the healing of already damaged liver, and they protect the liver from the damaging effects of environmental chemicals. |
Mary G. Enig
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 Sources: USDA Handbook 8-4;
High in Monounsaturates
Acorn (24) Almond (52) Cashew (46) Hazelnut1 (63) Hickory (64) Macadamia (73) Peanut2 (49) Pecan (68)
Pilinuts-Canarytree (80) Pistachio (50)
High in Polyunsaturates
Butternut (57) Soybean2 (24) Sunflower (50) Walnut (57-62)
Nearly Equal in Monounsaturates/Polyunsaturates
Beechnut (50) Brazilnut (66) Chestnut (2) ginkgo (2) Pinenut (51-61) Pumpkin (19) Sesame (50)
1 Same as filbert nut
2 Legumes used as nuts
USDA Handbook 8-4
Figure 4. |
Nicola Reavley
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 These include bilberry, hawthorn, ginkgo, yarrow and milk thistle (See page 384 for more information.)
Deficiency
There are no reports of flavonoid deficiencies as most people seem to get enough in their diet to prevent this. It is possible, however, that many people do not eat enough for optimal health.
Recommended intakes
There are no recommended intakes for flavonoids.
Su pplements
Bioflavonoid supplements are available in varying types and doses. Pine bark and grape seed extracts are sources of proanthocyanidins. |
Gary Null
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 Studies demonstrate ginkgo's effectiveness in leveling mood swings.
Ginseng normalizes brain hormones. It balances body temperature and is effective in preventing hot flashes.
Wild yam contains beneficial progesterone, the precursor of estrogen. This gives a woman the building blocks needed to create more hormones.
The following herbs may also prove beneficial: licorice root, black cohosh, dong quai, alfalfa, red clover, sarsaparilla, and blessed thistle.
HOMEOPATHY The homeopathic remedy chosen should correspond to the symptoms described. According to Dr. |
| Brett makes the following recommendations: "When feverfew is taken with magnesium, in doses of 250 to 500 mg daily, and ginkgo biloba, most people notice a significant reduction in the number of migraines, even to the point of disappearance. This includes people who suffered daily. Many people come to me who have had no success with more conventional treatments. After starting them on feverfew and magnesium, they get a significant reduction in the number of headaches and the severity of pain. Even when they have headaches, they tend to be less frequent and less painful. |
Joseph Glenmullen, M.D.
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 The dosage of ginkgo biloba taken by the patients ranged from 60 to 240 milligrams a day. Although an herb may be safer than a prescription drug as an antidote, it is still covering up potentially serious side effects of Prozac-type antidepressants. If possible, stopping the antidepressant is preferable.
Should Children Be Taking These Drugs?
More than half a million children are on serotonin boosters, with the numbers growing rapidly. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 At least one study has shown that men who suffered from impotency due to circulatory problems were greatly helped by taking ginkgo supplements.
Yohimbe—The herb yohimbe is a much weaker version of the prescription drug yohimbine, which is often prescribed for impotence. The stronger yohimbine has been proven to be effective in many men, but it can have some serious side effects. The over-the-counter herb is safe, and many men find it to be helpful.
Personal Advice
Avoid alcohol—When it comes to sex, alcohol is a double-edged sword. |
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