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WATER OR COKE




WATER

1. 75% of Americans and Similar living Nations are chronically dehydrated.
(Likely applies to half the world population)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is usually mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
5. Lack of water, the Number One trigger of daytime fatigue.
6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?

OR TOXIC COKE

1. In many US states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove food from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminium foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains It will also clean road haze from your
windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (The concentrate) the commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years! Now the question is, would you like a glass of COKE or WATER?


Something to think about


David

कांतामिनातेद मोबाइल फोंस

WHAT A NASTY THOUGHT, IT MAKES ME FEEL SICK TO THINK ABOUT IT

ONE IN SIX MOBILE/CELL PHONES ARE CONTAMINATED WITH FAECAL MATTER IN THE UK

One in six mobile phones in Britain is contaminated with faecal matter, according to new research. Experts say the most likely reason for the potentially harmful bacteria festering on so many gadgets is people failing to wash their hands properly with soap after going to the toilet.

The findings of the UK-wide study by scientists from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Queen Mary, University of London also reveal a tendency among Britons to lie about their hygiene habits. Although 95 per cent of people said they washed their hands with soap where possible, 92 per cent of phones and 82 per cent of hands had bacteria on them.

Some 16 per cent of hands and 16 per cent of phones were found to harbour E. coli – bacteria of a faecal origin. Harmful E coli (Escherichia coli) is often associated with stomach upsets and has been implicated in serious cases of food poisoning such as the fatal O157 outbreak in Germany in June 2011.

The researchers carried out the study to mark Global Hand-washing Day. Researchers travelled to 12 cities and took 390 samples from mobile phones and hands which were analysed in the lab to find out the type and number of germs lurking there.

Participants were also asked a series of questions about their hand-washing habits. They found the largest proportion of contaminated phones was in Birmingham, Midlands UK (41%) while Londoners had the highest proportion of E. coli present on their hands (28%).

However, actual levels of bacteria increased the further north of the UK scientists went; the dirtiest city being Glasgow, where average bacterial levels on phones and hands were found to be nine times higher than in Brighton, reinforcing a North/South divide. The scientists also found those who had bacteria on their hands were three times as likely to have bacteria on their phone. Faecal bacteria can survive on hands and surfaces for hours at a time, especially in warmer temperatures away from sunlight, the scientists said, and are easily transferred by touch to door handles, food and even mobile phones. From there, the germs can be picked up by other people
Dr Ron Cutler, of Queen Mary, University of London, said: "Our analysis revealed some interesting results from around the UK. While some cities did much better than others, the fact that E. coli was present on phones and hands in every location shows this is a nationwide problem. People may claim they wash their hands regularly but the science shows otherwise."

These results must also be emulated around the Globe and in even hotter Countries it must be even worse than any of the above figures.

It got me thinking about Zapping, so maybe it would be a good idea to put the mobile/cell phone on a food Zappicator and zap it for a few minutes a day.

Bless you David

NEW STYLE ZAPPERS

We are pleased to learn that www.drhuldaclark-zappers.co.uk have a brand new design of Zapper and they have carried the design over onto all their versions of the zapper.

The new model has 3 frequencies 15Hz, 1000Hz and 30000Hz and the massive improvement is that it is totally automatic and does not need any hand holds.

The earlier models had to be held for 7 minutes than a break of 20 minutes and then another 7 minutes and so on for 3 times.

This latest model does away with all of that and you just strap it around yourr wrist or ankle switch it on and it does the zapping at the frequency you choose.

Notice the copper contacts on the unit and these are strapped on with just one velcro type fastener.

These are an amazing device and have been known to treat people for many types of disorders.



There is so much illness around and so many people dying needlessly from cancers and yet they never try things like this.

Drugs and Surgery are all the Doctors offer and yet it has been shown time and time again that alternatives can get rid of nasty tumours from the body.

Below is a list of many conditions that people have reported the Zapper has successfully treated

Scrapes, Cuts, Wounds, Infections, etc., healed rapidly.
Sinus infections and quickly Stops toothaches.
Can quickly sedate (even chronic) Pain.
Colds and Flu
Improves Mental Clarity.
Improved Sleep Pattern
Ulcers. (Diabetes sufferers)
Can Kill Tapeworms (That have been seen in the toilet after a week or so with some people).
Warts shrink and disappear, especially fast with children.
Tumours
Carpel tunnel syndrome
Yeast and Candida, Thrush and Athletes Foot
Eyes especially Bloodshot eyes.
Skin tone immediately improved.
Helps Excrete Heavy Metals and Organic Toxins
Can balance Ph. within a few days (most cases).
Skin rashes such as Acne Often disappear in a short time.
Psoriasis can disappear within six weeks or so after an initial slight improvement
Earaches
Improves organ efficiency (when TRIPLEZAP is placed over an organ especially at 1000Hz).
Improves PMS.
Migraine.
Depression (No More Prozac).
Itching, even from bug bites.
Ringworm Eradicated
Scabies eliminated
Dandruff.
Breathing
Better Joint Mobility.
Less body, Breath and Foot Odour.

Good Health to you


David

REVEALING THE HEALING CODES

The Web is full of articles about the HEALING CODES and the book entitled THE HEALING CODES documents the discovery of the codes and the benefits of using them.

Dr Alex Loyd a United States Natural Health Practitioner and Ordained Pastor relates the account of how he was given the codes by God. He states in his many Video's on the web that he had searched and searched for a cure for his wife who suffered severe Mental Depression.

One day whilst on a flight and very worried about his wifes deteriorating condition he states that he was given the codes by God in a vision. When he got home he excitedly told his wife and she began practicing the God given codes and within 45 minutes her health improved and her depression lifted. Thankfully her health is now fully cured.

Later Dr Alex Loyd approached his good friend Dr Ben Johnson who had a serious condition known as Lou Gehrig's Disease and asked him to try the Healing Codes. After some time Ben noticed to his amazement that he was totally healed of that terrible dis-ease.

The book THE HEALING CODES has been written by both Dr Alex & Dr Ben and explains much of the connections with illness and our subconscious memories. We have known for a long time that every thing we do and say, hear, smell, taste and so on, is stored in our limbic systems. It is like our brains Hard Drive and stores it for all of our lives. The problem with this, is that even though we do not realise what is going on in our bodies, the negative emotions will have a deep affect on us and can give us serious Dis-ease. Even though our memories are stored in the limbic system we cannot or do not want to recall the unhappy events or emotions we felt at the time.

Dr Alex realised this and began to piece things together in order to help people with their health. So during the past 10 years he and Dr Ben have refined the healing system into a means to teach others and of course to make money.

When I first heard about the Codes last year I did my usual searches and there were many sites promoting the Healing Codes, but they all led to sites asking for large amounts of money to learn the System, the latest cost for a full course is nearly $4000. This part of it does not sit right with me as the Codes were GIVEN by God freely to help his wife and now they are making huge amounts of money by training Practitioners the techniques. The Bible says, we receive FREE we GIVE FREE. Dr Alex is also an Ordained Pastor and he will know the DIVINE rule of Gods word.

However soon after they published their book which explains what the Codes are and how to use them I purchased it.

When the book arrived we were keenly anticipating something amazing. However we soon realised what the Codes actually are. We were rather shocked and surprised as we have known these POINTS since the early 1980s. The POINTS are four Acu points or Tsubo points used in Oriental Medicine.

The first point is situated at MIDWAY BETWEEN EYEBROWS at the bridge of the nose and equates to the Du or Governor Vessel in Oriental Medicine.

The second point is in the middle of the ADAMS APPLE around....Ren 23 or Conception Vessel

The third point is at the REAR BASE of the lower jaw, just in front of the ear lobe...Stomach 6 area

The forth point is at the outer edge of the eyes or TEMPLE REGION....Gallbladder 1 area

The technique is to hold the fingers together and point them at the areas in the order and rotation that I have outlined above. You hold the two hands and fingers together and direct the fingers at each point and hold the fingers about 3” away from the point.

The treatment should last around 6 minutes or longer and rotate from the first one mentioned. This can be done 2/3 times a day if required.

Before you start on the points you are advised to say the following Prayer. We know that many people do not believe in a personal creator, but that does not prove that he is not there for YOU.


PRAYER FOR INNER HEALING AND PEACE


I PRAY THAT ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN NEGATIVE IMAGES, UNHEALTHY BELIEFS, DESTRUCTIVE CELLULAR MEMORIES IN MY LIMBIC SYSTEM AND ALL PHYSICAL ISSUES RELATED TO…………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………… (INSERT YOUR ISSUES, HEALTH PROBLEMS AND ANY OTHER NEGATIVE THING IN YOUR LIFE)

WILL BE FOUND, OPENED AND HEALED BY FILLING ME WITH THE LIGHT, LIFE AND LOVE OF MY DEAR GOD AND CREATOR

I ALSO PRAY THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEALING BE INCREASED BY 100 TIMES OR MORE. THANK YOU DEAR GOD.


You can also use the following prayer whilst you are holding your fingers towards the Tsubo HEALING CODE Points....

Dear loving God, I know you love me and care for me and I know you protect me.

Every day you lead me to happiness, material security, peace and health.

Everything I do is positive and guides me to both material and spiritual wealth. Therefore I thank you dear God for everything you do for me.

I also pray that you will bless me and my family and all of those who I love.

I also pray that you remove from my memory ALL negative emotions from whatever cause or trauma and give me a forgiving heart.

Thank you dear God.

I find it is good to take very slow deep breaths as well, maybe 4/5 a minute.

This has been put onto this blog, so that people who are suffering and cannot afford expensive techniques or courses can at least try the basic codes at no cost to themselves.

Many Blessings

David Hall BSc (Hons)

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Most of us are aware, hypertension (high blood pressure) is a very dangerous condition and is the major cause of heart attack and strokes. Most people who suffer from this condition go to the Doctor and are put onto BP lowering drugs and are placed on a very low fat diet.

In fact the drugs are very dangerous and do not get at the root cause of the problem which is a hardening of the arterial walls. The cholestrol is the substance that the body uses to make the arterial walls smoother, so that the blood can pass through much easier. The arterial walls get damaged and ripped in places and the cholesterol acts as a kind of plaster.

Therefore the real problem is the inflexibility of the arterial walls and therefore the body sends more 'repair kit' in the form of plaque or cholesterol.

It was only in the 1990s that a team of scientists discovered that the body produces nitric oxide (NO).

The scientists discovered that not only does the body produce nitric oxide, but that its function within the body is critical to the maintenance of supple arteries: they discovered that nitric oxide is a powerful vasodilator - this simply means that it keeps the large arteries open and maintains their smooth 'Teflon' like surface so that blood can flow normally. This research culminated in them winning the Nobel Prize for Medicine 1998.

We know that when the arteries become stiff and deposited with plaque and other fatty substances, the body is much more likely to suffer thrombis, heart attack or stroke. It is generally accepted that stiffening of the arteries is a fact of life - all part of the ageing process. We now have evidence that taking the right supplement can not only stop this process of stiffening but in many cases reverse it.

We are now distributing YOUTHENAL - and the main constituent is L-arginine - which works by enabling the body to produce nitric oxide, known as the "Nitric Oxide Pathway", which is now recognised as essential for keeping not only the cardiovascular system functioning properly, but also the brain and other organs in the body.

If you have any form of cardio vascular problem, you will almost certainly benefit from taking YOUTHENAL.
If you are fit, healthy and over 45 and have normal arteries for your age, you should also benefit from taking YOUTHENAL.This is what a daily serving contains:

* L-arginine 3.5g
* L- lysine 0.3g
* L-proline 0.15g
* Vitamin C 180 omg
* Vitamin E 14.4mg
* Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 8.64mg
* Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.67mg
* Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.96mg
* Biotin 0.07mg
* Vitamin B5 (Panthotenic acid) 2.9mg
* Folic Acid µg96
* Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.67mg
* Calcium 0.18mg
* Magnesium 36.0mg
* Phospherous 48.0mg

Please email us at livingwatershealth@yahoo.co.uk for more information and supplies

It costs £39.95 for a months supply.

EGGS ARE GOOD FOR US AND CONTAIN VITAL NUTRIENTS

Here we go again. After years of telling us that EGGS are bad for us and are laden with Salmonella, someone has now decided to tell us the truth.

We have known for years that eggs are a wonderful food source for humans. As this article will reveal, the humble egg is loaded with vital vitamins and is NOT a cause of bad cholesterol.


Eggs are packed with nutrients and are relatively low in calories and easy to obtain, here are some reasons why eggs should be part of a balanced, healthy diet.

Protein

Eggs are a rich source of high quality protein. A medium sized egg has more than 6g of protein, and contains all eight of the essential amino acids which can only be obtained from your diet.

They are also virtually free of carbohydrates. The high protein content of eggs may also help with that hungry feeling people get very often after eating hollow carbs Eggs help you feel full for longer than other foods and are low in calories; around just 80 calories per medium sized egg.

Fats

Eggs are thought to be very high in fat. But a medium sized egg contains around 6g of fat, and only 1.7g of this is saturated fat, the type associated with high cholesterol levels, heart disease and stroke. Most of the fats in eggs are the healthier monosaturated or polysaturated kinds.

Cholesterol

When it comes to cholesterol, eggs have had a very bad press over the years. High blood cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and egg yolks are rich in cholesterol. However, it's now known that saturated fats play a major role, whereas cholesterol-containing foods such as eggs and prawns have little effect on blood cholesterol levels.

If you want to lower your cholesterol levels, especially bad LDL-cholesterol, cut back on foods containing saturated fats such as fatty meats, sausages, pastries, cakes, and refined cereals and other processed foods. Butter is actually better for us than processed margarine according to many health experts.

Vitamin D

Many of us are deficient in this vital vitamin. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, important for healthy bones and teeth. It is also vital for blood pressure.

Our bodies produce vitamin when exposed to sunlight, but egg yolks, along with oily fish are also rich in vitamin D.

Adults deficient in vitamin D are at a greater risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Other studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to serious health problems including cancer and multiple sclerosis.

B vitamins

Eggs are a great source of vitamin B12, needed for making red blood cells, maintaining the nervous system and for general growth. Too little vitamin B12 can lead to anaemia.

Eggs are also a good source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), which helps the body absorb iron and is important for healthy skin, nails and hair.

Choline

Eggs are a brain food, as they are one of the richest sources of choline, needed for healthy brain development and function. The yolk from a medium sized egg contains around 300mg of choline. Most of the choline we need comes from our diet.

Choline is used by the body to form the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, involved in memory function. Low levels of choline can lead to a deficiency in folic acid, also important for a healthy brain. Choline plays an important role in the brain development of the unborn child and also helps prevent birth defects.

Carotenoids

Egg yolks contain lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids which may help lower the risk of macular degeneration, the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. Research also suggests that the lutein from eggs is more readily taken up by the body than from other types of food.

So yet again, we can see that FALSE INFORMATION has deprived Millions of a healthy cheap food that can be cooked and eaten in many different ways.

Oh and by the way, the so called Salmonella outbreaks over the years and merely because the microbe resides on the outer shell and not inside the egg. So if you are concerned about salmonella in eggs, just wash the shell before you crack it.

Blessings


Christine

FDA APPROVED MEDICINES COULD BE BOGUS

This is amazing, especially as these very same people harass, shut down and convict Companies and Individuals who supply Natural means of healing. Dr Hulda Clark, Dr Royal Rife and many others were persecuted for using unconventional methods of healing. Now we read that certain FDA approved Drugs may not be scientifically proven after all and the suppliers still get away with it.

The Article:

Recent analysis made by the University of California indicates that many medications approved by FDA may in fact not have been scientifically proven to be effective.
When testing medications, researchers gather a big group of similar people. They’re then split into two groups.

One (testing group) is given the new medication that is believed to be effective. The other (comparison group) a pill (Placebos) that doesn’t contain the new medication.

If the testing group becomes healthier than the comparison group, the drug is approved. There doesn’t have to be a big difference, 5-10% is enough.
But that’s not the whole story.

This new analysis from the University of California however showed that most of the time, researchers don’t reveal what ingredients are in the comparison pill (Placebos) when applying for recognition from FDA.

This can drastically skew the results. What if they test drugs for diabetes, for example, and the comparison pill is made of sugar? Or cholesterol drug and the comparison pill include trans-fat?

Its’ scary to think that to prove the effectiveness of a new drug, researchers may knowingly include harmful ingredient in the comparison pill. And nobody asks about
it.

Its just another case of WHO PAYS THE PIPER.


Blessings

David

TURMERIC MAY HELP STROKES AND TURNED INTO A DRUG

A new drug derived from a component of the spice turmeric could protect brain cells in the event of a cerebral haemorrhage (stroke) and even help them to recover after an attack.

Curcumin is a chemical found in turmeric, a golden-coloured spice used in curries and other dishes. It has previously been studied as a possible treatment for brain injury and disease, but until now it has suffered from a number of drawbacks. For instance the body absorbs it too slowly to be effective in the case of a stoke attack, and it does not reach the affected areas in sufficient quantities provide any benefit. Also the body's own defence mechanisms prevent it from getting to the brain where it is needed.

Now scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have derived a new compound from curcumin which laboratory experiments have shown can affect mechanisms that protect and help regenerate brain cells after stroke.

At present cerebral haemorrhage (stroke) is typically treated with a "clot busting" drug which when injected will dissolve any blood clots, allowing blood to flow back to the brain. It is this blockage by blood clots, causing deprivation to the brain, that results in damage after stroke. If the drug is administered quickly enough after the stroke, the harm may be reduced.

The new curcumin-hybrid compound—CNB-001—does not attack clots but instead repairs stroke damage at the molecular level that feed and support the all-important brain cells, neurons.

Lead scientist Paul A. Lapchak commented that "CNB-001 has many of the same benefits of curcumin but appears to be a better choice of compound for acute stroke because it crosses the blood-brain barrier, is quickly distributed in the brain, and moderates several critical mechanisms involved in neuronal survival."

When brain tissue is deprived of blood and oxygen, a cascading series of interrelated events triggers at the molecular level, breaking down the normal electrical and chemical "signaling pathways" responsible for nourishing and supporting neurons. The environment quickly becomes toxic, killing brain cells and destroying their support structures.

To treat this effect a range of different drugs will be needed. The new drug affects four of these pathways, repairing them and thus preventing long-term damage. In the experiments the drug reduced stroke-caused "motor deficits"—problems of muscle and movement control— and the outcome suggests this would be effective up to three hours after a stroke, which is the same time frame in which clot busting drugs can be used.

The study results were presented at the 2011 American Heart Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.

ALL OF THAT RESEARCH AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SPENT WHEN THE SPICE ALONE CAN CURE MANY THINGS.

HOWEVER THE DRUG PEDDLERS CANNOT PATENT A SPICE, SO THEY HAVE TO ISOLATE THE PART THEY WANT AND THEN ALTER IT SLIGHTLY, SO THEY CAN MAKE BILLIONS.

Dr Hulda Clark recommended Turmeric years ago and the Spice has been known to have MANY curative abilities over centuries.

Here is a list of the conditions Turmeric can be used for:

Digestive Disorders Turmeric is considered as a digestive bitter and a carminative. It can be added into foods including rice and bean dishes to improve digestion, reduce gas and bloating. It is a cholagogue, stimulating bile production in the liver and encouraging excretion of bile via the gallbladder. This improves the body's ability to digest fats. For chronic digestive weakness and/or congestion turmeric is recommended. It can be taken as a single extract or in the form of digestive bitters, which combine turmeric with other bitter and carminative herbs. Turmeric is beneficial for people who feel tired after consuming meals or who experience gas and bloating. Whatever way turmeric is consumed it is beneficial to both the digestive system and the liver.

Liver Diseases Turmeric is beneficial for its influence on the liver. In spring more consumption of herbs and foods can strengthen the liver. Turmeric shares similar liver protectant compounds that milk thistle and artichoke leaves contain. It is said to shrink engorged hepatic ducts, so it can be useful to treat liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice.

Cancer Recent scientific research confirm that turmeric can cure host of diseases, also they found that turmeric restrain the growth of various types of cancer. Turmeric is used for the treatment of skin cancer or pre cancerous skin conditions. Both topical and internal uses are beneficial.

Atherosclerosis Turmeric may helpful in preventing the blockage of arteries that can gradually cause a heart attack or stroke in one of two ways. Turmeric makes cholesterol levels low and inhibited the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol). Oxidized LDL deposits in the walls of blood vessels and contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Turmeric may also prevent platelet build up along the walls of an injured blood vessel. Platelets collecting at the site of a damaged blood vessel cause blood clots to form and blockage of the artery as well.

Osteoarthritis Turmeric may help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis because of its ability to reduce pain and disability.

Menstrual problems of Woman For women who experience monthly menstrual cramps, try using turmeric extract or bitters twice daily for two weeks prior to expected menstruation. Turmeric is an antispasmodic to smooth muscles so it reduces digestive and menstrual cramping. It should reduce the severity of pain, if not ease them completely. Certainly, diet and standard of living have a reflective influence on the menstrual cycle, but turmeric is a great addition.

Bacterial Infection / Wounds Turmeric is useful as an external antibiotic in preventing bacterial infection in wounds.

Eye Disorder Curcumin may prove to be as effective as corticosteroids in the uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye between the sclera - white outer coat of the eye and the retina.

These Natural products should be consumed as they were created and not synthesised in a lab.


Good Health to you


David

'SAFE' MEDICINES THAT KILL

FOUND THIS ARTICLE TODAY

Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and diclofenac as well as branded pain drugs from Pfizer Inc, Merck & Co Inc and Novartis AG can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a review found on Wednesday.

Scientists from Bern University in Switzerland analysed data from 31 trials involving more than 116,000 patients taking either naproxen, ibuprofen, diclofenac, Pfizer's Celebrex, or celecoxib, Merck's Arcoxia, or etoricoxib, Merck's Vioxx, or rofecoxib, Novartis' Prexige, or lumiracoxib, or a placebo, to try to give an estimate of the heart risks of such medicines.

The drugs studied included traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) as well as new generation anti-inflammatory medicines known as COX-2 inhibitors.

While the absolute risk of cardiovascular problems among people taking painkillers was low, the researchers found that relative to placebo the drugs did carry "important risks."

Reporting their findings in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on Wednesday, the scientists said that compared with a placebo or dummy pill, rofecoxib and lumiracoxib were associated with twice the risk of heart attack, while ibuprofen was associated with more than three times the risk of stroke.

Merck's Arcoxia and the generic drug diclofenac were linked with around four times the risk of cardiovascular death.

"Although uncertainty remains, little evidence exists to suggest that any of the investigated drugs are safe in cardiovascular terms," said Peter Juni of Bern University's Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, who led the study.

WIDELY USED

Overall, the number of heart attacks and strokes reported was low compared with the large number of patients. Data from 29 of the trials showed there were 554 heart attacks in total, and stroke data from 26 trials showed there were 377 strokes. Death figures were available from 28 trials and showed a total of 676.

But Juni said the findings suggested doctors should ensure they take potential cardiovascular risk into account when prescribing painkillers. Anti-inflammatory drugs are widely used to manage pain in patients with osteoarthritis and other painful conditions. In 2004, Vioxx, a COX-2 inhibitor, was withdrawn from the market after a trial showed it increased the risk of heart disease.

The researchers said that since then, there has been much debate about the heart safety of COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs, but various studies have failed to give clear results. After analysing data from the 31 trials, the Swiss team said that in general naproxen seemed to be the safest painkiller for patients with osteoarthritis, but this advantage should be weighed against potential side effects including possible stomach problems.

An alternative could be Celebrex, they said, as long it was a 400 milligram dose given only once a day. Commenting on the findings, Simon Maxwell, a professor of clinical pharmacology at the University of Edinburgh, said it was important to see them in context.

"Most users of these drugs will only take them for a relatively brief duration to treat short-lasting episodes of pain and are at minimal risk," he said in an e-mailed comment.

He added that patients with chronic pain may need to use painkillers for longer periods and while the study suggested they might be exposed to some excess risk, the alternatives "may be less acceptable."

END OF ARTICLE

And yet Natural products that help our bodies are put under great scrutiny by the powers that think they know best.

More and more Herbs and other Natural products are being banned by supporters of the Drug makers and their sales personnel with huge expense accounts.

Blessings


Dave & Chris