Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives

Researchers were shocked...
This New Supplement Slashes Cholesterol 54% Better Than Dangerous Statin Drugs!

Studies show it sends cholesterol plunging. Also thins your blood, which can prevent deadly clots. And while statins can wreck your sex life, this supplement may actually improve it!

Here's a terrific example of nature knowing better. It's very exciting news if you have a cholesterol problem, but would like to avoid the many harmful side effects of statin drugs.

Even the researchers were shocked when they tested policosanol—a safe, natural substance found in citrus peels.

In one study,1 244 women with high cholesterol got either a placebo or policosanol. Amazed researchers saw the bad cholesterol of the policosanol group plunge by 25%. Total cholesterol fell 17%. And their ratio of total to good cholesterol (the most important risk factor) improved by a whopping 27.2%!

Another study2 dared to pit policosanol against a popular statin drug. Those given policosanol lowered their bad cholesterol by an average of 19.3%—versus just 15.6% for the statin.

Most important, policosanol improved the most crucial ratio—total cholesterol to good cholesterol—by 24.4% (the statin drug only improved it by 15.9%).

3 Ways to Prevent Heart Attacks

Just like statin drugs, policosanol appears to work by making your liver produce less cholesterol, and by making it absorb more of the harmful type of cholesterol.

But it does so much more. It also makes your blood less thick, protecting you from a deadly heart attack or stroke. Plus, it reduces inflammation in your body, which we now know leads to heart disease.

Best of all, while statins have a list of potential side effects as long as your arm, over 30 studies on policosanol have yet to show a single adverse side effect.

Some people found that policosanol helps them lose weight—welcome news if you're at risk for heart disease!

And it has also been shown to improve libido in lab animals—a stark contrast with statin drugs, which can wreak havoc on your love life.

To protect your heart, knowledge is your most important weapon: You need to know how different heart drugs work... their side effects... how to protect yourself if you take them... and if there are any prescription or natural alternatives that may be better for you.

In short, you need a copy of PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES, where you'll discover...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs that actually increase your chances of a heart attack. Full story on page 94.
If you have a heart attack, request a megadose of this heart-rescuing mineral immediately. Page 95
This tea lowers your bad cholesterol and triglycerides, raises "good" cholesterol, and makes blood less prone to deadly clots. Page 99
Four diseases that can cause false high cholesterol readings (and heart disease isn't one of them). Page 142
Two huge studies verify that the vitamin on page 99 slashes heart disease risk by 40%. Yet most seniors get less than even the puny "recommended daily allowance."
Pills that combine different types of heart drugs may seem like a good idea—but page 103 reveals why you should avoid them like the plague.
Why eating meat probably won't raise your cholesterol levels. Get the facts on page 144.
The dangers of using aspirin to prevent heart disease. Instead, Dr. Mindell describes 2 natural supplements that will do your heart a world of good—without aspirin's risk of a bleeding ulcer. Page 250

Common Over-the-Counter Drug Makes Prescription Drugs Suddenly Stop Working

If your prescription suddenly stops working, don't panic. Just check your antacid.

H2-blockers such as cimetidine (Tagamet®), sold over-the-counter for heartburn, can affect the action of many other drugs. In some cases, they can render them completely ineffective.

Many prescription and nonprescription drugs—as well as food and lifestyle factors—can decrease (or, just as dangerous, increase) the action of prescription drugs.

That's why, for hundreds of today's most popular drugs, Dr. Mindell would like to tell you about the hidden side effects and interactions you may not hear from the drug companies or your doctor.

In PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES you'll discover:

How eating a sandwich can cause you to overdose—or underdose—on a drug. Page 41
Drugs that cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Can lead to heart disease, bone loss, or worse. Pages 41–42
A very important precaution if you take prescription drugs and any type of fiber, such as psyllium or Metamucil®. Page 44
The 2 things you must do before taking any prescription drug. Page 47

The Easiest Way on Earth to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Chinese physicians have long used celery to dependably reduce blood pressure.

Now scientists have discovered exactly why it works so well. Celery contains a unique oil that relaxes the muscles that regulate blood pressure, improving flow, and lowering pressure. Just 4 stalks a day (or some celery juice) does the trick.

In PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES you'll see that high blood pressure is one of the easiest problems to treat with simple and safe natural remedies. If you want to avoid the side effects many people experience with high blood pressure drugs, Dr. Mindell tells you what you need to know.

For example...

Drug companies and physicians will tell you the side effects of these high blood pressure drugs are "mild." Yet they have been known to cause depression and have other serious consequences. See page 122.
Drugs for high blood pressure that can actually cause congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Page 123
Two high blood pressure drugs with a frightening side effect: Missing a single dose (which most people do now and then) can kill you. Page 132
The water cure for high blood pressure. Safe. Simple. Easy. On page 140.
Why a doctor must prescribe blood pressure medication—even if you're only slightly above normal. Page 112

Are Prescription Drugs Causing Your Headaches?

Did you know that prescription drugs are the single most common cause of headaches in older people? And you're especially at risk if you take multiple medications.

What can you do? Check PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES to see if headache is a side effect of any drug you're taking. Then, check for alternative drugs—or natural remedies—you could use instead.

For example:

This mineral supplement has been called the "magic bullet" for headaches. Page 271
Herb on page 265 is not only the most effective treatment known for migraines—it's the only one with no side effects.
How migraines were successfully eliminated in 8 out of 10 cases—without drugs, herbs, or supplements. Page 247
Feel a headache coming on? Just grab a quick... (continued on page 272)

How Sunlight Can Make Your Pain Medicine
Much More Effective

When you're in pain, you just want relief—fast. But prescription pain relievers can be dangerous and addictive. Now here's some news that sheds new light on the problem.

A recent hospital study3 found that patients in sunnier rooms needed fewer painkillers than patients in darker rooms. In fact, they were able to cut their drug costs by 21%.

Can't get outside? "Full-spectrum" bulbs may well have the same effect.

Whether you deal with occasional or chronic pain, you'll find that PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES is your indispensable guide to the greatest relief—with the fewest possible drugs.

For example...

Stop back pain by fixing emotional hurt? Sounds crazy, but it works. See page 248.
How anyone can use awareness and relaxation as an extraordinarily potent painkilling combination. Page 266
These 2 amino acids trigger your body to unleash its own natural painkilling endorphins. Great for chronic arthritis and back pain. Page 264
Why aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers may be keeping you awake at night. Page 245
Surprising early warning signs of physical addiction on prescription pain relievers and other drugs. Must-know symptoms on page 27.

Over 50? Chances Are You're Taking Too Much (Or Too Little) of Your Prescription Drug

Most drug testing is done on healthy adult men between ages 25 and 50.

If that's you, no problem. But if you're older, female, or not in great health, your body is likely to process drugs very differently.

Nevertheless, you're going to get the standard dose for a healthy, adult male. Dr. Mindell is very concerned that this could mean you're getting too little of the drugs you need. Or too much, which is the main reason for adverse drug side effects.

He feels it's important that you know for yourself the many factors—including other drugs, foods, and health problems—that can cause your body to absorb too much or too little of a drug.

It's just one more reason why, if you're on any medications at all, you need to click here for your free 30-day preview of PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES.

Don't miss...

Prescription drugs that can cause you to be mistakenly put into a nursing home! Happens every year to thousands of seniors, because even most doctors don't know the facts on page 47.
How what you eat for breakfast can give you a drug overdose. See page 35.
How to safely throw away many of the medications you're now taking—without compromising your health one bit. Pages 78–79
Common pain reliever, promoted as harmless, is extremely hard on your liver. Just avoid it—especially with alcohol. Page 248

Surprising news for upset stomachs...
Heartburn and Acid Reflux Are Rarely Caused by
Too Much Stomach Acid!

That's why antacids may only make your problems worse. Instead, try this simple test and you could fix your stomach problems on the spot!

It's a fact: Stomach acid decreases with age. As a teenager, you pump out 3½ times more acid than you do in your 60s. Yet when have you ever heard of a teen with indigestion?

You won't hear this from those who make money helping you produce less acid, but most digestive problems are usually caused by too little acid—not too much. Food stays undigested for too long, causing stomach upset. When it gets pushed up into the delicate esophagus, it causes your heartburn.

A test that can cure you

To see if your digestive problems are caused by too little acid, take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before you eat. (This stimulates acid production.)

If that doesn't help, get a common acid supplement called betaine hydrochloride (HCI). Take the recommended dose with your meals. (But not if you have an active ulcer.)

If either method improves your symptoms, your problem was too little acid. Just continue as needed. Forget those antacids and get your doctor to take you off acid blockers.

Remember: Low acid doesn't just affect your digestion. When food isn't digested properly, vitamins and nutrients aren't absorbed, leaving you open to a host of degenerative and other diseases.

With digestive problems, it's easy to get in a vicious circle of drugs, side effects, and more drugs to treat the side effects.

Instead, let Dr. Mindell and PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES be your guide to what the drug companies (who make billions on acid suppression) don't want you to know about how your body really works... how drugs affect it... and all the safer, less costly options open to you.

Here's just a sample...

The over-the-counter drugs that cause one-third of all ulcers. Page 164
The banana cure for ulcers. But it only works if you eat them as described on page 186.
These drugs, commonly prescribed to treat ulcers and heartburn, can cause parts of your stomach to become inflamed and die. Page 173
How taking antacids can actually cause you to have too much acid. Page 178
The little-known vitamins that prevent colon cancer. Page 168
Most physicians can offer no real cure for chronic digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn's disease. Yet a certain type of doctor has been reversing these conditions with a simple, drug-free cure. Details on page 166.

Diabetes-Ravaged Nerves and Pancreas Healed with Natural Remedies

Complications are what make diabetes so terrible: Blindness... heart attack... limb numbness... amputation. Medical science can't control these. But natural remedies can.

Now an herb called gymnema sylvestre has been shown to heal diabetes-damaged pancreas cells (full details on page 359).

And in an eye-opening study, diabetes patients given primrose oil miraculously saw their nerve function improve. (Those given a placebo instead got worse.)

If you or someone you love has diabetes, please don't resign yourself to a lifetime of gradual deterioration and the side effects of diabetes drugs (virtually all have side effects, and eventually stop working over time). Instead, discover your many alternatives for controlling and reversing this deadly disease:

Plant from the Philippines mimics the glucose-transporting effects of insulin. Page 360
Your chances of getting diabetes increase fourfold if you're low in this important vitamin. Page 358
High blood sugar levels plunged 80% to 90% when patients took this readily available mineral supplement. Page 357
If you're diabetic and concerned about your vision, you must take the 2 supplements on page 386.

Great news for flu season...
Turbocharge the Virus-Killing Power of Your
Next Flu Shot!

Plus... a remarkable folk remedy that can disarm any virus that may happen to make it through

Flu shots are no guarantee against the flu. And seniors, who often have weaker immune systems, are especially at risk.

Fortunately, Mother Nature has a backup plan. A recent study showed that when a group of seniors took very small doses of the hormone DHEA before their flu shots, it significantly boosted their immune response to the shots. (See page 239 of PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES for complete details and dosage.)

Israeli scientist verifies ancient remedy for colds and flu

Even with a DHEA boost, you could get hit with a type of flu not included in the shot. That's why Dr. Mindell suggests you keep some elderberry on hand this winter.

Elderberry has been used as a folk remedy for flu, colds, and coughs since the time of Hippocrates. And recently, an Israeli scientist discovered exactly why it works so well.

In a controlled study that had flu sufferers recovering in record time, she found that elderberry literally "disarms" viruses. They're simply unable to get through the walls of your cells.

It's all about having choices. If you use drugs, PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES will help you use them to fight viruses and infections more safely and more effectively. But because these drugs can so often be dangerous and ineffective, you'll be glad to also have a host of supersafe and supereffective natural germ-fighters in your arsenal.

Be sure to find out...

Why 98% of prescriptions for antibiotics are completely unnecessary. Plus... what you should insist your doctor does before prescribing one (incredibly, most don't). Page 280
How to make germs feel positively unwelcome in your body. Page 301
Natural remedy that's better than a flu shot for preventing flu and other illnesses. Page 238
During cold and flu season, consuming the 2 substances on page 302 can cut your resistance in half.
This fruit seed extract knocks out colds and infections. Great for urinary tract problems. Page 303
Rinse away a sinus infection. Page 302
Cure a toenail infection with garlic, vinegar, and... (See page 306.)
This common over-the-counter remedy can reduce an antibiotic's effectiveness by up to 90%! Page 280
The truth about "antibacterial" cleaners: They create an ideal environment for dangerous resistant bacteria. For what to do instead, see page 301.
There's nothing like vitamin C for fighting infections and viruses. But it works even better when combined with the nutrient on page 302.
Eskimos, while they lived in subzero temperatures, never caught colds—until the change in their diet you'll read about on page 235.

Plain Water Can Halt an Allergy or Asthma Attack
Almost Instantly

Your allergies or asthma may simply be your body's way of telling you it's thirsty!

When you're dehydrated (you could be and not know it), your body tries to compensate by releasing histamines, which constrict blood flow and reduce your need for water.

But these same histamines also trigger asthma and allergies. And long-term dehydration makes your immune system react even more strongly.

So the next time you have an attack, instead of drugs, try 3 or 4 glasses of water. It could stop your reaction almost instantly. (And be sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.)

More ways to breathe easier from PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES...

How allergy medications can make allergy symptoms worse. Page 197
Keeping a house "spic-and-span" can trigger a lifetime of allergies in young children. Surprising, but true. Page 196
For many people, just removing this common food coloring from their diet eliminates allergy problems. Page 230
Cure asthma by yelling? Sounds crazy, but it works. Details on page 232.
Nature's own antihistamine. Great for your overall health, too—and no drowsiness. Page 230

Your Complete Home Reference Guide to the Hidden Side Effects of Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs

Good as your doctor is, he or she simply can't possibly know everything about the side effects of the over-the-counter and prescription drugs you take.

And even if he or she did, they couldn't explain it to you before the next patient must be rushed in.

PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES always has time to give you the facts you need. In addition to revealing side effects in plain English, it tells you how to head off, avoid, or counteract them.

For example...

If you use an asthma inhaler, there are 2 things you must do for optimum effectiveness and to avoid a life-threatening attack. Page 200
If you take virtually any prescription or over-the-counter drug, the liver-protecting supplement on page 38 should be in your medicine cabinet.
Most eye drops contain a preservative that can actually make dry eyes drier! Instead, use the type of drops described on page 372.
If you're taking asthma drugs, lay off the hot sauce and barbecue. Reason why on page 48.
Do you take laxatives? Then you're being drained of water, along with 2 vital minerals. Problem solved with plenty of liquids, and the supplement on page 183.
If you must take antacids or acid-blocking drugs, you must take this essential B vitamin. You can't absorb enough of it in a low-acid environment, and a deficiency can cause serious health problems. Page 169
Every year, thousands damage their kidneys or liver—or die—by overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol). Don't use pain relievers? Page 244 reveals why you're still not safe.
What you must do if you take antibiotics to avoid fatigue, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, skin problems, headaches, mental fogginess, achy joints, and allergies. Page 300
Antacids and H2-blockers such as Tagamet and Zantac® do more than get rid of acid—they rob your bones of much-needed calcium. Page 429

All-Natural "Miracle Cream"
Makes Estrogen Replacement Obsolete

While the debate rages about the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a little-known cream is quietly making further debate unnecessary.

This safe, natural progesterone cream you simply dab on your wrist does everything estrogen does—and more. Women say they feel dramatically better—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It stimulates bone growth (women with the lowest bone densities enjoy the biggest improvements), thickens hair, restores flagging libidos, and stops vaginal dryness.

Getting older isn't easy if you're a woman. But Mother Nature—and Dr. Mindell—want to help...

Calcium is essential, of course, to prevent bone loss. But just as important is the mineral on page 421 which enables your bones to absorb the calcium.
If your gynecologist suggests this type of synthetic hormone, find yourself a new gynecologist. The side effects are severe, and there's a far better alternative on page 402.
Dangers of birth control pills that you probably won't hear from your doctor. Page 399
Outdated, but still-prescribed drug for osteoporosis causes cancer in animals—even in doses much smaller than you would get. Page 426
There are only 2 times you should even consider taking estrogen—but only in small amounts and only in the manner described on page 413.

It worked too well and had to be suppressed...
The "Forbidden" Cure for Depression

Unfairly banned and taken off the shelves, here's how you can legally benefit from this proven, "better than Prozac" emotional healing cure...

The amino acid tryptophan has been called "Nature's Prozac." But it's actually better—more effective, less expensive, and with none of the side effects or withdrawal problems.

Unfortunately, its superiority led to its downfall. A few years ago, to protect the big drug companies' profits, it was banned by the FDA on the pretext of a single contaminated batch from Japan. (The FDA, however, still allowed it in baby formulas and nutritional powders for the elderly. What does that tell you about their real concerns?)

But depression is too serious a problem for Dr. Mindell to let a bunch of bureaucrats stand between you and a cure. So, in PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES, he tells you how to get around the red tape and buy tryptophan perfectly legally.

In addition, he reveals a supplement you can get from any health food store that's just as good as tryptophan. In fact, this supplement is actually what your body converts tryptophan to just before it becomes the feel-good brain chemical serotonin.

From time to time, we all deal with "mental health" issues—from sleeplessness and anxiety to depression. Why not let Mother Nature lend a hand?

The likely "hidden trigger" behind your insomnia, anxiety, or minor depression. Easy to eliminate. Revealed on page 325.
Nature's natural sedative. Used for thousands of years. Safe and non-habit-forming. Page 330
How to be your own best psychotherapist. Page 331
How the Chinese cure anxiety without pills or therapy. Page 331
The "light cure" for depression. Page 337
How your thyroid can sabotage your emotional state. Easy fix on page 308.
Why a sleeping pill is the absolute worst thing you can do for insomnia. Pages 327-328
Tired? It may well be something you're eating that you shouldn't be. Find out on page 325.
A teaspoon a day of this powerful healing supplement can banish bipolar disorder, depression, and postpartum depression. Page 325
13 prescription drugs known to cause depression (including, ironically, antidepressants). Page 326
Jet lag and insomnia can be cured—thanks to a supplement with the exact same molecular structure as your body's own "put-you-to-sleep" hormone. Page 329
How lowering your cholesterol can cause depression. Page 325

Prescription Drugs You Should
Avoid Like the Plague—Period.

Doctors should know better. Unfortunately, many don't—so you need to.

Some drugs are just so bad, you should avoid them at all costs. If your physician won't prescribe a safer alternative—or let you use a natural remedy—then run (do not walk) to one who will.

Widely used antibiotic so dangerous to your kidneys that up to 28% of those who use it develop some impairment. Make sure your physician monitors your kidney and nerve functions if you take it. Better yet, avoid it altogether. Page 281
This former rat poison is now touted as a cure-all for everything from dental problems to bone loss. Banned in Japan and Europe, it's unavoidable here in the U.S.—unless you read the important precautions on page 433.
After surgery, when your liver is under great stress, doctors give huge doses of this usually unnecessary, liver-stressing drug. Just say "no." Page 54
Widely prescribed drug for high blood pressure that is so dangerous, it should be used only as a last-ditch effort if nothing else works for you. Page 138
Popular osteoporosis drug is just a rehashed version of an older one that built bone of such poor quality, breaks actually increased. Not to mention side effects such as permanent damage to the esophagus and kidneys, stress, diarrhea, constipation, fever, calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, rashes, headaches, and muscle pain. Page 424
If you have IBS, please avoid the commonly prescribed drug on page 175. Although back on the market, it was recalled because it can cause life-threatening constipation, or cut off blood flow to your large intestine—which must then be removed.

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