Super Natural Health

Flu Vaccine Debate

2007-10-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

Every year about this time we get a lot of inquiries from customers about whether or not they should take the flu shot. We cannot and do not dispense medical advice, but we can help educate the public as to the known relative risks and benefits of flu vaccines so they can make informed decisions. I am also free to disclose that I would not personally take a flu shot under any circumstances... nor would I allow any of my family members to.

Taking a look at the potential risks and rewards of flu vaccines, lets review what we know about them:

Flu vaccines are made by growing known strains of flu virus in various embryonic animal or human tissues (monkey kidney tissue, guinea pig, calf serum or human diploid cells from aborted fetuses are commonly used)and then combining small amounts of dead or weakened viruses with a concoction of toxic chemical preservatives and antibiotics that are intended to discourage the growth of unwanted microbes in the medium. The supposed shortage of flu vaccines in recent years has been blamed on vast numbers of tainted dosages having to be destroyed. The concoction is then injected into the body, producing a subclinical infection that causes the immune system to mount an antibody response to, presumably conferring the host protection from those particular strains in the event of subsequent exposure.

Dealing with the ongoing flu challenge with vaccines is a daunting task. There are countless known active influenza strains in the world, and each of them is quite capable of mutating into a new and different superstrain that could wreak havoc on entire populations. A group of international researchers convenes each year to make an "educated guess" about which three strains are most likely to proliferate in the coming year, and those strains are included in this year's batch.

Given the massive number of doses administered each year and the generous financial and marketing support given to flu vaccines by the government, you might expect that a large body of solid research would back up these products... however, according to vaccine researcher and educator Dr. Sherry Tenpenney, that is not the case. For years, flu shot advocates have claimed that flu shots are most effective in saving the lives of seniors, because they are more susceptible to serious complications when they contract the flu. But a recent study highlighted in The Lancet Medical Journal stated that it is not true that elderly lives are actually being saved: "No studies have conclusively proven that influenza shots prevent flu-related deaths in people over the age of 65, and some of the arguments that have been used to support this idea are based on faulty data." (Reuters, September 27, 2007)

Among other things, flu vaccines are known to contain the following harmful ingredients:

1. Thymerosol - A mercury derived preservative that has been linked to brain damage and autoimmune disease.
2. Phenol - Or carbolic acid, a common component of dyes and disinfectants.
3. Ethylene Glycol- Otherwise known as anti-freeze.
4. Formaldehyde - Yep, that's the stuff they pickled the frog you dissected in Biology class with.
5. Aluminum - added to promote antibody response, it is associated with Alzheimers and seizures and has been known to cause cancer in lab mice.
6. Neomycin and Streptomycin - antibiotics to retard growth of contaminating bacteria, responsible for allergic reactions in some patients.

Even the most avid supporters of flu vaccines readily admit that taking the shot is no guarantee of avoiding the flu, and although consumers never see them, the vaccines are supposed to be accompanied by an information sheet that presents the many known side effects that are associated with them.

There are many natural alternatives to prevent or even treat the flu, too many to address in limited space here, but suffice it to say that building up natural immunity with whole foods and supplements, managing stress and getting adequate rest and exercise is a great place to start.

Health Q&A - PTI Wellness Protocol

2007-09-25T07:23:00.001-07:00

I am often asked if a person needs to be on the full protocol (all six products) all the time. It is true that each product in the protocol contains nutrients that are foundational to human health and they have been formulated to work synergistically. However, unless one is dealing with an acute or chronic illness, it is not necessary to take all the products on a continuous basis. These are simply the most critical nutrients that we need to have access to on a regular or semi-regular basis in order to maximize our health and vitality.

For those who are in good health and are just looking to maintain that status, Liver CS Plus is an excellent way to occasionally cleanse and rejuvenate the digestive organs (perhaps several times a year). Obviously those with chronic liver disease would not be caught without them. Essential Digestion can be an incredible quality of life booster for those with compromised digestion, but others may only need them occasionally once their enzyme deficit has been resolved. Essential Flora is a must every day for some, especially if they have a history of digestive or autoimmune problems, but others use them during times of heavy stress or exposure to antibiotics or corticosteroid drugs. Essential Omegas, MagnifiCal, and Complete Thymic Formula should typically be mainstays in your regimen (although we are proponents of cycling off any supplement occasionally to promote balance in the body).

Bottom line: listen to your body. Different people have different needs, and even the same people can have different needs at different times. The PTI Wellness Protocol is designed to create access to a healthy baseline of nutrients that are foundational to vigorous health and longevity.

Legislation Alert - DHEA Under Attack

2007-09-25T07:16:00.000-07:00

Your access to DHEA is in jeopardy! The Senate is considering a bill, S. 762, to classify DHEA as an anabolic steroid, adding it to the list of controlled substances and removing it from the market. H.R. 1249 is the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. Your immediate help is needed to keep this safe and effective dietary supplement legal and accessible.

DHEA is not an anabolic steroid. It is a naturally occurring hormone that has a wide range of benefits, including maintaining muscle strength and strong bones, boosting immunity, and improving mood and sleep patterns. Further studies suggest that DHEA may be helpful for such conditions as obesity, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. DHEA dietary supplements, which have been on the market for over 20 years, are derived from a plant in the wild yam family.

Send a message to Congress asking your Senators and Representative to oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249 and any amendment to restrict access to DHEA to minors. Congress should not restrict access to a dietary supplement that has given health to millions of Americans. Take action to protect your health freedom now!

Gas Saving Tips

2007-09-23T18:08:00.000-07:00

Speaking of fiscal fitness... With the high price of gasoline these days, I thought these tips were worth passing along...

1. Fill up your car or truck in the morning when the temperature is still cool. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground; and the colder the ground, the denser the gasoline. When it gets warmer gasoline expands, so if you're filling up in the afternoon or in the evening, what should be a gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and temperature of the fuel (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products) are significant. Every truckload that is delivered to gas stations is temperature-compensated so that the indicated gallonage is actually the amount pumped. A one-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for businesses, but service stations don't have temperature compensation at their pumps.

2. If a tanker truck is filling the station's tank at the time you want to buy gas, do not fill up; most likely dirt and sludge in the tank is being stirred up when gas is being delivered, and you might be transferring that dirt from the bottom of their tank into your car's tank.

3. Fill up when your gas tank is half-full (or half-empty), because the more gas you have in your tank the less air there is and gasoline evaporates rapidly, especially when it's warm. (Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating 'roof' membrane to act as a barrier between the gas and the atmosphere, thereby minimizing evaporation.)

4. If you look at the trigger you'll see that it has three delivery settings: slow, medium and high. When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to the high setting. You should be pumping at the slow setting, thereby minimizing vapors created while you are pumping. Hoses at the pump are corrugated; the corrugations act as a return path for vapor recovery - from gas that already has been metered. If you are pumping at the high setting, the agitated gasoline contains more vapor, which is being sucked back into the underground tank - so you're getting less gas for your money.

Hope this will help ease your 'pain at the pump'.

Vitamin D Deficiency Widespread Among Pregnant Mothers and Babies

2007-09-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Vitamin D deficiency is alarmingly widespread in pregnant mothers and even more so in their babies. The results of the University of Pittsburgh study are startling considering that 90% of the women tested were taking "vitamin supplements" during pregnancy

Needless to say, not all vitamin supplements are created equal!

Getting back to the study, 400 women (half of them Caucasian and half of them African American) were given blood tests during pregnancy and at birth (along with their babies). The results were astonishing... more than 80 percent of the black women and almost 50 percent of the white women were vitamin D deficient. Even more disturbing, their newborn infants fared much worse; 92% of the black babies and 66% of the white babies proved vitamin D deficient!

Vitamin D deficiency is by far the most common vitamin deficit in this country. In its most severe form it can cause rickets, a softening of the bones that leads to deformity and certain death if not corrected. Low levels of vitamin D have been associated with heart disease, impaired immunity, diabetes, increased risk of asthma and mental disorders, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Vitamin D is one of those critical nutrients that is utilized in so many ways that we can scarcely afford to be deficient. And yet, as this study shows, we certainly are... thank God for MagnifiCal!!!

Male bonding is good medicine!

2007-09-12T07:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys, are you scheduling occasional "time with the boys" to unwind and maintain close friendships? If not, you may be substantially raising your risk of heart disease. Although we love to watch movies about heroes who are rugged loners, the truth is that credible research is proving just how important frequent and fulfilling bonding among males really is to our health and well being.

Recently a 15 year study of nearly 750 men of varying backgrounds was completed in Sweden to examine the relationship between cardiovascular risk and the level and intensity of male social interactions. The researchers reported that men with the highest level of social interaction (regular meaningful contact with friends)were half as likely to develop heart disease, all other health factors (stress level, smoking, weight, diet,etc.)being equal.

In fact, those men who had the strongest emotional attachments to their friends were only 58% as likely to develop heart disease than macho loner types. You won't find risk reduction like that in a prescription bottle!

God has placed good friends in your life for good reason... cherish them, be there for them, laugh and cry with them, and enjoy not only good fellowship, but good health.

By the way, although the study mentioned did not address women, I think it is safe to say that this advice would most certainly apply to them as well.

A couple of cautions are warranted here...

1. Moderation and wisdom dictate that these things are kept in balance... if you neglect quality time with spouse and family, everyone around you will pay the price.

2. Be careful who you turn to for advice, especially if their convictions and motivations are different than yours.

John Burgstiner answers your health questions

2007-08-31T17:23:00.000-07:00

Do you have questions about the Preventive Therapeutics, Inc.'s PTI Wellness Protocol? General questions about natural health?

Post your questions here for John Burgstiner to answer.

Why Cancer comes back...

2007-08-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

Just read an excellent article on Newstarget.com about why cancer comes back... basically due to collateral damage from so-called treatments. Compromised immunity from drug treatments opens us up to a multitude of problems.

Most chemo agents work by generating massive amounts of free radicals which can disrupt tumor growth, but with considerable collateral damage to our healthy cells.

Several things worth mentioning:

Chemicals and other toxins might be causitive agents in activating genes or altering genetic expression at the cellular level, but cancerous growths are typically fueled by excessive hormone levels - most often insulin or estrogen -which explains the explosion of cancer in our society... too many refined carbs and xenoestrogens in the diet.

For those battling cancer (especially with chemo/rad), detoxification is critical. Liver supporting nutrients and antioxidant support may not be enough to keep pace at times... organic coffee enemas and far infrared saunas can be very helpful, and exercising to stimulate the lymphatic system is mandatory.

The master gland of immunity (the thymus)is the cornerstone of cell mediated immunity. It is responsible for secreting proteins that modulate the immune response and help immune cells to recognize self vs intruders. The thymus is very susceptible to radiation and chemotoxicity, so glandular therapy to revitalize the gland's function is critical to restoring integrity to the immune system.

Probiotics and omega three fats are also foundational to immunity and to controlling inflammation, the primary destructive force in the body.

Magnesium and Diabetes

2007-08-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

As if we don't already have enough compelling reasons to supplement our diet with magnesium (strong bones, healthy heart, reduced inflammation and reduced risk of cognitive decline), yesterday the Health Science Institute reported on findings released by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden that demonstrated a significant association between high magnesium intake and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

The Karolinska team reviewed seven large, long-term studies involving over 286,000 subjects and found that diabetes risk dropped by 15 percent for every 100mg increase in magnesium intake (whether from supplements or food).

The HSI report also cited two other large recent U.S. studies showing that subjects with the highest magnesium intake had a 27 percent lower risk of metabolic syndrome X, a set of symptoms creating a high risk of heart disease and diabetes and characterized by excessive abdominal fat, elevated CRP and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, low HDL, and insulin resistance.

Keep in mind that it is estimated that 70% of Americans are deficient in magnesium... no wonder we lead the world in degenerative illness! I truly believe that we could cut our country's health care burden in half just by eliminating our population's magnesium and iodine defiencies.

Thank God for MagnifiCal!

Article: Strong Bones: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Strategy

2007-08-06T11:19:00.000-07:00

By John M. Burgstiner
All rights reserved.
Copyright 2007

Note: This article explains the critical need for bone support in your dietary supplement regimen and describes the important nutrients that are required to maintain strong bones and much more... all of which are contained in our latest (and some say greatest)cutting edge bone health formulation, MagnifiCal.

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Picture in your mind a forty year old woman in her prime standing tall and proud before a crowd to receive an award. Now picture the same woman forty years later. She hobbles around, hunched over a cane and barely able to speak since she had her last stroke. What caused the gradual thinning of her bones and thickening of her arteries? Why does she have kidney stones, bone spurs and painful, swollen joints? What could she have done to prevent all this misery?

One of the defining benchmarks of the aging process is the progressive movement of calcium and other minerals out of the bone (demineralization) and into the soft tissues of the body (calcification). Before we can understand the link between weak bones and aging, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalances and a host of other ailments, we need to first understand the critical roles our bones play in our health:

1. Our bones provide structural support to protect inner organs and to act as a series of lever arms needed for movement.
2. Our bones act as a factory for the production of blood products and a nursery for the maturation of immune cells.
3. Our bones are a living and readily accessible storage depot of life-giving minerals that play a major role in regulating our body systems.

When you look at a skeleton you get the impression that bones are hard, solid and static or unchanging (in fact the word skeleton comes from the Greek word “skeletos”, meaning “dried up”). Nothing could be further from the truth. Bones are indeed the second hardest substance in the human body (enamel is hardest), but they are neither solid nor static. Their internal structure is more like a honeycomb – a solid matrix of protein, collagen and minerals dotted with small holes. The minerals provide rigidity to the bone matrix while the protein and collagen provide some flexibility. Bones typically become more brittle as we age due to a loss of bone density as the bone matrix is progressively depleted of minerals. However, as we shall see, this does not have to be the case.

Osteoporosis – A modern epidemic.

The World Health Organization defines osteoporosis as extremely low bone density – 2.5 standard deviations (SD) below “normal”, which they set as the average peak bone mass of healthy young white women. In 1994 a new “precursor” condition of osteopenia was introduced. According to the WHO definition, more than 70% of all women over age 50 have either osteoporosis or osteopenia. The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s 2005 Annual Report calls osteoporosis a “major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of the people over age 50.” It is a “silent disease” that progresses without any outward sign until a sufferer has a fracture.

This is a national health crisis that is not going away soon. In fact, the problem is growing exponentially as the baby boomer generation enters its golden years. The good news is that osteoporosis is absolutely preventable and to some extent reversible, but only if people are willing to avoid those activities and foods that contribute to bone loss and supplement their diet with appropriate bone building nutrients in the correct proportions. Such actions will also greatly reduce the chances of developing a host of degenerative illnesses.

How and why does bone loss happen?

Skeletons may conjure up images of death, but our 206 bones are in fact living organs. Once they stop growing in size, they undergo constant repair and maintenance in a process known as remodeling. Remodeling is a two-part process. In part one (resorption), specialized cells called osteoclasts seek out bone tissue that has become weak or damaged and secrete an acid that dissolves the bone matrix, releasing calcium, magnesium and other minerals into the blood. In part two (mineralization), osteoblasts deposit new minerals and collagen into the areas that have been cleared. This is a much slower process, taking three to 18 months to complete, depending on one’s age.

Early in life, mineralization outpaces resorption and our bones grow fast and strong, but then we enter a period where they are relatively equal (peak bone mass – twenties to early thirties) and eventually (if we do not choose to intervene with appropriate supplementation) inevitable and progressive bone loss sets in. Unfortunately for women, bone loss accelerates in the years surrounding menopause from a typical 1% to as much as 5% a year, so that the aforementioned elderly woman might have only 50% of her peak bone mass left. Not only is she at increased risk of heart disease and hip and other fractures, but depleted mineral stores along with her poor diet and failing digestion have greatly accelerated the aging process.

Bones are much more than a storage depot!

Bone remodeling is precisely controlled by hormones secreted by glands that directly or indirectly influence the major homeostatic control mechanisms in the body. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid gland and stimulates osteoclasts to pull calcium from bones, while calcitonin (CT) is secreted by the thyroid gland and stimulates osteoblasts to deposit calcium into bones.

Remodeling is a critical feature of our incredible design in terms of our ability to regulate bodily functions such as blood pH, heart rate, and blood pressure in response to environmental and dietary changes. The bones act as an on demand storehouse of alkaline minerals which are accessed as needed to neutralize acid wastes, activate enzyme systems, and to regulate muscle contractions, blood clotting and nerve signaling.

Bone Loss Drugs Add Insult to Injury

This is why pharmaceutical solutions to bone loss (an estimated six billion dollar market) such as bisphosphonates (i.e.- Fosamax, Actonel) are so insidious. Anti-resorption drugs may temporarily slow bone loss by shutting down osteoclast activity, but the critical health regulating aspects of bone remodeling are forfeited in the process (not to mention bone maintenance and integrity or the host of nasty side effects from gastric reflux to osteonecrosis of the jaw, a condition in which part or all of the jawbone dies). Parathryoid drugs (i.e.– Teraparatide) can stimulate bone growth, but they may also produce some severe side effects, from hypercalcemia to osteosarcoma (bone cancer).

Measuring Bone Loss

Proponents of bone density testing claim that DEXA machines are the gold standard for measuring bone health, but questions persist as to their validity. The problem is that no national or international standard for measuring peak bone mass has been accepted to date, and readings vary widely from brand to brand, making comparisons of different test results meaningless. Furthermore, bone mass varies with age, ethnicity, country, diet, and season – it is lower in the winter than in summer.

Predicting Fracture Risk

Along with expensive and dangerous drugs, bone mineral density (BMD) testing has been heavily promoted as a means to predict and prevent fractures. However, as a 1997 review by the British Columbia Health Technology Assessment Agency states, “Even the most favorable reports on the effectiveness of BMD testing reveal that low bone density alone does not accurately identify women who will go on to fracture as they age.”

Accurately predicting fracture risk requires that many other factors are considered, including family history, diet and lifestyle issues, and especially body weight. It turns out that putting on those few extra pounds on the hips gives women a protective effect from fractures in two ways:

1. Even if they don’t exercise, their bones are getting more resistance and thus respond by conserving bone mass.
2. Their fat cells produce estrogen, which has a bone sparing effect.

According to a recent NIH report, 80% of women aged 75 or older would rather die than experience a hip fracture that lands them in a nursing home.

Other Factors in Bone Loss

Bone loss is certainly a natural part of the aging process, but in addition to genetics, there are a number of other lifestyle and dietary factors that can lead to intensified bone loss:

 Even moderate regular intake of caffeine (from coffee, tea, sodas or chocolate) had been shown to double the risk of hip fracture.
 Excessive alcohol consumption reduces bone density by suppressing osteoblast activity. Alcoholism is also associated with poor nutrition and increased risk of falls and fractures.
 Smoking cigarettes also inhibits osteoblast activity and further reduces bone density by suppressing estrogen levels (estrogen has a sparing effect on bone).
 Excessive intake of refined sugar and flour leads to acidosis, a condition in which acid buildup in the body requires the sacrificing of bone to generate the alkalizing minerals necessary to neutralize acid wastes and maintain the slightly alkaline pH of the blood. Drinking sodas is one of the worst offending habits in terms of building up acids in the body.
 Inadequate digestion, whether from poor dietary choices or from the body’s inability to absorb and assimilate key nutrients, leads to increased bone loss. Many elderly people lack sufficient acid levels in the stomach to break down proteins and thus develop mineral deficiencies, creating more demand on the bones for mineral supply.
 Prescription and OTC Drugs can have devastating effects on bone health. Corticosteroid drugs (i.e.– Prednisone) rapidly accelerate bone loss as do antacids, acid blockers and certain tranquilizers.
 Lack of exercise also accelerates bone loss. Moderate exercise is critical for maintaining or building bone mass because bones respond to the stress of resistance training by getting stronger.

Bone metabolism is also dramatically affected by levels of sex hormones and synergistic minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper, boron, silicon, strontium and by the availability of critical nutrients such as vitamins C, B-6 and especially D-3 and K-2 (which is necessary for the production of osteocalcin, the “glue” that binds calcium into the bone matrix). Vitamin D is arguably the one most important nutrient needed for bone building, but vitamin K-2 (because of its role in activating calcium binding proteins) is also critically essential to preventing calcification of soft tissues, osteoporosis and heart disease. Calcium is absorbed in the intestinal tract only to the degree that these critical nutrients are available to bind and transport it into the blood stream.

Calcium and Magnesium – Critical to Bone, Cardiovascular and Digestive Health

Calcium and magnesium are synergistic minerals. They work together in delicate balance to control many aspects of healthy physiology. For example, calcium promotes muscle contraction while magnesium promotes muscle relaxation. Cramps are simply contracted muscles that lack sufficient magnesium to relax fully. Magnesium deficiency may compromise heart health by disrupting the orderly contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle. Similarly, too much calcium in relation to magnesium can promote constipation because the smooth muscles of the bowel contract normally but don’t relax as they should, so the rhythmic movement of food through the bowel (peristalsis) is disturbed.

Restoring Bone Mass: Its all in the Ratio!

The need for calcium and magnesium supplementation is well established today, but the majority of Cal/Mag products offer poorly absorbed inorganic mineral forms (typically calcium carbonate) presented in the wrong ratio (anywhere from 10:1 to 4:1). Many bone health formulations contain calcium only, and those that do contain some magnesium are heavily weighted toward calcium. The problem is that most Americans are magnesium deficient in the first place, and when we lack magnesium, the balance between PTH and calcitonin is shifted causing osteoclasts to mine calcium from the bones. Worldwide, the rate of osteoporosis is highest in nations with the highest calcium intake and high ratios of calcium to magnesium, so the solution is clearly not just taking more calcium.

What is needed to restore this mineral and hormone imbalance (and resulting bone loss) is not a typical Cal/Mag product, but a Mag/Cal supplement (emphasizing magnesium over calcium) that also contains all the synergistic bone minerals and nutrients. Such a product may not only help restore bone mass, preserving the body’s vital storehouse of minerals, but it may have profound implications in cardiovascular health, brain health, blood sugar metabolism and in slowing the aging process in general.

Long term consumption of excessive calcium (especially in relation to magnesium) can actually promote leaching of calcium from the bones and lead to a buildup in the urinary tract, gall bladder (kidney and gall stones), arteries or other internal organs – even the brain. Rather than introducing massive quantities of poorly absorbed calcium into the body in hopes of it being assimilated and properly excreted (which is what modern and even much of alternative medicine is doing), wouldn’t it make more sense to target and restore calcium metabolism itself?

A More Desirable Outcome

What if the forty year old woman we began with made different choices (such as a wholesome diet and regular exercise) that did not set in motion changes that accelerate aging and bone loss? What if she chose to supplement her diet with highly absorbed forms of magnesium and calcium (along with other critical bone building nutrients) in appropriate proportions instead of harmful synthetic chemicals that manipulate her metabolism and add insult to injury? Perhaps then her golden years would not be plagued with misery and she would be healthy and productive all her days. For her sake and for the sake of her loved ones, I sure hope that she is reading this.

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The FDA has not evaluated these statements. Nothing herein is intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. The information contained herein is for educational purposes and is in no way intended to provide individual medical advice.

Hepititis C testimony by Kathy Robb

2007-05-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Here are my thoughts and feelings about the Thymic Formula.

When diagnosed with Hep C in 1997, I was devastated, and knew that I was more tired than I should be at age 56. A co-worker told me about Thymic Formula. Her husband had been taking it for a couple of years, and was feeling better, with increased energy and stamina. He also has Hep C.

In 1999, upon hearing about Thymic Formula from Carmen, I decided to order a bottle of the capsules. I took them to my doctor, and he read all the information about the supplements in the capsule, and felt that it was a very healthy capsule.

Thus, 10 years later, I am still on Thymic Formula (went through the interferon/riboviran treatment successfully) and I have been clear of the Hep C for 7 years. I started taking the Thymic Formula about 8 months before going on treatment, and I feel that it truly boosted my immune system and keep me feeling positive. One of the difficulties of Hep C, in addition to the feeling of being tired all the time, is the depression that can accompany this virus.

I was so fortunate that my 6 month regime of interferon/riboviran (old style, 3 shots a week, 5 pills a day) was so much more gentle than I expected. I attribute that to these important factors: exercise (and down to walking each day when I became more tired during the treatment), drinking half my weight in ounces of water each day, having a positive belief that I would do my best to clear this virus, my personal faith and beliefs, and the good eating habits I developed. And, very important... the Thymic Formula... I believe that it truly has boosted my immune system tremendously and that my mental outlook has always remained positive, even when I was tired and feeling weak. I only missed 4 days of work during this treatment regime, and I believe the combination of the above truly helped me go through this challenging period in my life in a "gentle" manner. Yes, I had side affects, but they were also gentle. I do know that some people will still have very serious side affects, even when practicing all I have done... I do not profess that all I did during treatment will guarantee "gentle" side affects for all... but, it should make them less severe.

And, the good news is, since I completed treatment, the number of people who are clearing Hep C with the new pegalated interferon (and other similar interferon treatments) are on the rise... approximately 50%-80% now clear Hep C with treatment, depending on one's Genotype. For more information on Genotype for Hep C, go to the Hep C website (there are several).

Thank you for your time in reading my long testimony, but I truly do believe that taking Thymic Formula was one of the very important factors in my tolerating the treatment so well, and preparing my immune system and body for the treatment, thus for me, clearing the virus.

Most Sincerely,
Kathy Robb,
San Diego, CA

Shingles decreased greatly

2007-04-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

My shingles — I get it on my back had also decreased greatly while on the treatment. I get it only occationally now and it much more bareable.

— Anonymous

'No other product can come even close'

2007-04-26T12:46:00.000-07:00

I HAVE READ IN SEVERAL POST WHERE PEOPLE STATED THAT USING THE CTF WHEN GETTING HEP C THEREPY HAD PUT THEM IN REMISSION. I'VE BEEN TAKING COMPLETE THYMIC FORMULA FOR 10 YEARS. I GOT HEP C DURING SURGERY BACK IN 1981. I HAVE TYPE G1. MY VIRAL LOADS GO UP AND DOWN. BUT WITH WEIGHT LOSS HAVE GOTTEN LOWER. MY DOCTOR SAID I NOW NEED TO START TREATMENT. BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH MY COUNTS ARE LOWER THE VIRUS IS STILL HURTING MY LIVER. SO MY QUESTION IS? NO ONE EVER SAYS HOW MUCH COMPLETE THYMIC FORMULA THEY TOOK DURING THEIR TREATMENT. AND HOW MUCH NOW? SO IF SOMEONE WHO KNOWS PLEASE TELL ME I WOULD BE SO GRATEFULL, AS MY DOCTOR SAID I NEED TO START IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS. I ALSO HAVE TO SAY JOHN BURGSTINER IS A WONDERFUL GODLY MAN IS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP. AND JILL AND STAFF ARE SOME OF THE KINDEST PEOPLE EVER. I WILL BUY THESE PRODUCTS FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. NO OTHER PRODUCT CAN EVEN COME CLOSE.

— MARGIE HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

Liver enzymes returned to normal

2007-04-26T12:44:00.000-07:00

My name is Lee and I live in Alabama. 6 years ago I had a friend diagnosed with Hep C. I told him about your product and after 6 months on CTF and Interferon treatment, he had a complete remission from Hep C! He met others receiving treatment from Hep C who claimed that your Thymic formula made the difference between those gaining remission and those that relapsed with Hep C!!! So, he became a real believer in Complete Thymic Formula. At that time, I had Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease. I couldn't even walk and catch my breath. So, I, too, started taking your product. Over three years later, now, I can breathe without using an inhaler! I actually walk at least two miles a day. What a difference! Two years ago another friend of mine was diagnosed with Hep C. His liver enzymes were extremely high. Because of a history of depression he could not tolerate the Interferon/Ribaviron and was told he couldn't receive it because it was contraindicated because of his suicidal depression. He had no hope until I told him of your formula. He began taking the CTF and within 3 months his liver enzymes returned to normal!!! This was WITHOUT any traditional medical treatment! Now he is working full time and is in good health on your product alone. I am so grateful that you have made this available. Also I really appreciate Jill who takes the phone orders (and who offers her love and support to the callers). I always receive my order in a day or two. Y'all know how much we depend on your product for our better health!!!

— Lee Jones, Alabama

Truly a Godsend

2007-04-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

I am a 38-year-old female that has been dealing with over the past years these well-known conditions: Candida Yeast since I was 24, Asthma & Allergy, diagnosed at 8 years old, and Gastrointestinal Problems since 1987 (which includes lactose intolerance, constipation, total imbalance of the intestinal tract).

Asthma, allergy specialist, Ob-gyn specialist, and my Chiropractor have seen me. The closest of this specialist that has help me in the conditions mentioned above was my Chiropractor. (Whom I still see on a monthly basis.)

Then I discovered Dr. Burgstiner through the Internet. Since I placed my first order back in May 2001. All of my conditions have subsided. Especially the Candida Yeast which is the most uncomfortable state to be in. I have spent hours upon hours of research for all the disease mentioned above. Since I discovered Dr. Burgstiner treatment through the Internet I have had 2 mild colds which lasted only 2 days. Not even once used my Asthma & Allergy medications.

This is truly a God send treatment for us all for any condition that ails us. Thank you again for given me control of my life.

— Cherry Hill

Support for the immune system

2007-04-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

Thymic formula supported my immune system and made it more effective to fight other infections and conditions. The Essential flora helps to keep the intestinal microbes — the good ones active and functioning. That helps our metabolism functioning as it should which helps to protect us from parasitic organisms — like THRUSH. I suggest it to everyone who takes antibiotics-they not only kill the bad infection but the bodies normal flora too. The essential digestion helps the body to brake down and absorb the
nutrients in the food. I suggest the liver cs plus to drinkers, infected people, people who work with insecticides/paint or around toxic fumes. It will help to protect the liver from some of the toxic after effect. The liver has to clean the blood of toxins/poisons. I took it for my Hep. c. Which is gone now.

— Terry

Still virus-free and very happy

2007-04-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

I am still virus free. Yes, my dragon is still dead. And yes, I am still taking the Thymic formula and Liver C/S Plus. Virus free now for over a year and a half. It worked for me.... Thanks again, Dr. Burgstiner.

— Terry Thomas, Very Happy

Hepatitis C

2007-04-26T12:25:00.000-07:00

My husband used your Thymic Formula for Hepatitis C in combination with interferon treatment. He is cured and we feel the Thymic Formula was the answer.

Thank you for the great products you provide!

— S. Wood

The perfect blend

2007-04-26T12:23:00.000-07:00

I have experienced energy and endurance like I have not seen for years. I totally believe that by using all 4 P.T.I. products my body is receiving a perfect blend of nutrients when they are needed. I am 44 years old, and I have not felt this well in decades. My wife has shown the same results, and we make sure our 4 children take at least 2 thymic formula tablets a day.

We have shared this formula with family and friends, and the reports are consistant. Energy levels are increased, and we have had reports of reduced bloating, better digestion, and increased regularity.

My wife and I have researched herbal remedies, and believe that these herbs where created by God to keep people healthy, however it is difficult to determine what you need, and when you need it. I totally, and sincerely believe that P.T.I. has created the perfect blend.

Thank you, P.T.I.

— Rob

Thanks for a superior product

2007-04-26T12:20:00.000-07:00

I’m a regular customer and have an automatic shipment arrangement for Complete Thymic Formula each month, so I recently received delivery including your tenth anniversary letter and updated product.

First I want to say that I have Crohn’s and your product has enabled me to get off Prednisone and the other meds, and I am most grateful. In fairness, there are some other things I take which I believe have also helped, primarily including bee Propolis, time release Garlic, and Carbonyl Iron (almost the only kind I can absorb). However, your C.T.F. is the foundation of it all, and I seem to keep improving. Thanks! If you have any helpful comments about this, I’m interested in hearing them.

Thanks for a superior product.

— Bruce S.

Liver CS really works!

2007-04-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

This is the first time I have taken the Liver C/S, and it really works! I just started it and Wow... amazing! I will continue to purchase the Complete Thymic Formula. I have had such a change already in my energy level and overall mental wellbeing, too!

Amazing stuff! So glad I found you guys!

— N. Whitaker