Question: Dear CAOH,

I would be interested in a Sea Buckthorn juice concentrate. Presently I think that the only SB juice product available is SeaBuck Seven which seems overpriced and diluted by six other juices. I Have seen on the net a Weeleda Sea Buckthorn concentrate product available in England and Europe but not in the U.S. I have also found a ready to use juice drink product available in the US and sold by a food retailer specializing in Lithiuanian products.

Sincerely

Albert Vallone

Ansewr: Albert,

Sea Buckthorn Oil derived from the whole berry is everything you want in a sea buckthorn product, without the extra water. Every active components found in the berry is contained in the whole berry derived oil. Think of it as a concentrate minus the water. So if you want the most active form available, the whole berry oil is it. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Check it out here.

Sincerely,

Marcus Etttinger DC, BSc

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Question: Dear Doctor,

I’ve got a cold. had it for a week now.and it moved down to my chest, filing up my lungs. Is oregano oil good for that. get rid of it .    
Larry

Answer: Larry,

Here is some data that should help you in making an informed decision.

Recent laboratory research conducted at Weber State University (Ogden, Utah) has shown oregano oil to have a remarkable kill rate of 99% against in vitro (outside of the human body) colonies of Streptococcus pneumoniae, even when used in 1% concentration. (The S. pneumoniae is responsible for many kinds of lung and throat infections.)

Oregano oil is mucolytic, helps to mobilize and thin mucous, useful in lung disorders; anti-tussive, halts cough and eases spasticity of the lung tubules; anti-spasmodic, obliterates tightness and spasms of muscles; its greatest attributes are its anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-microbial properties.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

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In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researches found that dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil (Alpha-linolenic acid 8 g/d) for 12 weeks, in 59 men with abnormal concentrations of lipids or lipoproteins in their blood, resulted in significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The researchers noted, “We observed a hypotensive effect of ALA, which may constitute another mechanism accounting in part for the apparent cardioprotective effect of this omega-3 fatty acid.”

Comment: Increased alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) intake from flaxseed offers cardioprotection by lowering blood pressure. The study used a control group who consumed the omega-6 fatty – acid linoleic acid, most commonly found in vegetable oil. The control group had no beneficial change in blood pressure.

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

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Question:

During my change of life; menopause (I am 48) my skin started to break out. After much observation I have come to the conclusion it is mainly caused by oils, but I don’t understand why.
If I eat nuts, or use any kind of oil in my salad or drink coffee or tea, my skin breaks out. I used to practically live on tea and never had a single blemish; but now I break out if I drink even 1 cup of tea; the same with nuts and oils.
The question I have: Is it possible that if I took digestive enzymes it would help my body to process these oils? Does Lecithin contain oil? I’ve noticed that it also makes me break out.
I have noticed that after I drink coffee or tea my skin is oilier an hour or so later, so I’m guessing the oils are coming out my skin instead of being digested properly. I’m no expert, but I know what I see after consuming these things. Some people say there is no oil in tea, but I can see a film of oil floating on the top from time to time, so there must be oil of some kind in it.
Why the change and what can I do to fix it? I rarely drink coffee or tea, so giving them up isn’t a problem, but it would be nice to not have to worry about this if I did want to enjoy a cup of tea now and then.
I read recently that walnuts are even better for you than olive oil, so I don’t really want to give up these nuts or the lecithin since it’s so good for me; unless of course there’s no other alternative.
I am 5’3 & 105 lbs. I run the treadmill and alternate with Kathy Smith, Gilad and Jane Fonda, as well as the WestPoint Academy’s dumbbell exercises for strength training.
P.S. Do you know anything about skin care on the outside? If so, what in your opinion is the best facial cleanser & moisturizer to use? Judy Lindberg (author of Aging Without Growing Old) swears by Jojoba oil; your thoughts?
Thank you, Linda

Response:

Linda,

Lots of stuff here. I doubt an e-mail will do this justice because of the amount of text I would have to write.

Simplified version:

Lecithin contains choline which helps to metabolize oils. It’s a very good thing.

Digestive enzymes like our Super Power Enzymes help to metabolize fats/oils. Again, a very good thing.

Almonds are the best nuts (only alkaline nut). Walnuts contain the exact same fats as flax seeds (flax seed oil). Olive oil is a different type of fat all together.

I also own a Med Spa, so I deal with skin on a daily basis. The products I am listing are not cheap but are the best money can buy. They are medicines for the skin not just pretty smelling, froufrou products. They are anti-aging, wrinkle reducing/prevention, UVA & UVB blocking, collagen & elastin forming, gentle, natural, and what I and my wife use. I am 43 and I feel I have good looking skin, especially since I have spent my whole life in the sun, surfing, boating at the river, and in the desert racing motorcycles. (Picture)

C-E-Ferulic acid ($128.00), Niadyne ($85.00) and Ultimate Sun Block ($35.00), and Gentle Cleanser ($28.00). All products will last about 2 months or a little longer. (links were removed for the blog)

Acne is an internal problem that manifests itself on the outside of the body. It can be hormonal, digestive, and/or nutritionally related. Psyllium hush powder and probiotics are good for the colon. Eliminate all dairy products. 2 quarts of water daily, no caffeine, and pumpkin seeds (natural zinc) are all great for the skin.

Let me know how it goes.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

I ordered this product and have used it twice daily. I am able now to walk and climb stairs. Before I was in a lot of pain, now very little. Your oregano oil has made my life much better.

Carmela

Announcement opens door to new food labels

WASHINGTON – The monounsaturated fat in olive oil may reduce the chances of suffering coronary heart disease, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday, opening the door to revised food labels.

As long as people don’t increase the number of calories they consume daily, the FDA found “limited but not conclusive evidence” suggesting reduced risk of coronary heart disease when people replace foods high in saturated fat with the monounsaturated fat in olive oil.

According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease accounted for 502,189 deaths ‘or one in five deaths’ in 2001, the most current statistic available. Another 13.2 million Americans that year survived the heart attacks, chest pains and other ailments caused by coronary heart disease.

Along with lowering cholesterol, cutting out cigarettes and exercising, the group says Americans can boost heart health by eating foods low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. An American Heart Association spokeswoman declined comment on the FDA’s action until it reviews the health claim.

“Since CHD is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, it is a public health priority to make sure that consumers have accurate and useful information on reducing their risk,” Lester M. Crawford, acting FDA commissioner said in a prepared statement.

It’s the third time the FDA granted a qualified health claim for conventional food.

Olive oil and certain food containing olive oil can now indicate that “limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about two tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil,” the agency said.