Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Severe Depression

These three conditions may respond to PREformed, Polyunsaturated Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation better than they respond to drugs

A challenge many health care professionals face (regardless of the type of practice):  patients who are plagued by a variety of neuropsychiatric problems.  Here we discuss three neuropsychiatric problems in particular: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Severe Depression.  These three have a common genetic link.  Life is very difficult for people with these condition, and for their family.  All neuropsychiatric disorders seem to benefit from fish oil supplementation and other Nutritional Supplements.

So, what is different about these 3 conditions?

Data suggest that Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Severe Depression conditions have an accelerated rate of loss of long chain EFAs (AA, DHA, EPA and DGLA) from the Sn2 position of membrane phospholipids.  

The use of Ultra Omega-Linic in these situations is effective for two reasons.

1.    The high EPA in Ultra Omega-Linic quenches the over-activity of of the enzyme responsible for this loss; and
2.    Ultra Omega-Linic contains (and replaces) the particular EFAs that were lost due to the over-activity of the enzyme.

With time, compliance and patience the cell functions normalize - a huge benefit to the patient, the family and YOU!.

It is important that any pregnant mother receive Ultra Omega-Linic so that she can provide the necessary EFAs to the baby .  The baby takes what it needs for its own neurological development - especially while the brain and retina are developing.  This can deplete the mother's own body stores of EFAs. 

These particular neuropsychiatric conditions that we are discussing have a genetic link.  Therefore the problems run in the family.  If the mother is supplemented with EPA, DHA, and GLA during pregnancy and lactation (Dr Jones has recommended this since the mid 1990's), the problems may not manifest themselves in quite as negative a way - if they ever do!  Following this thought, the child should be supplemented all through infancy - and for life.

Visit the website of John W Jones, MD, MPH,  to view his complete Information on Neurological conditions.  More information on Essential Fatty Acids, Plus Fats and Fatty Acids with a flow chart and  definitions of terms
Visit our webstore to buy Ultra Omega-Linic

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About Air Fresheners

Make Your Home (Smell) Great Again

by Marilyn Sidwell

with oversight from John W Jones, MD

www.jjConsulting.net

Did you know?  You get used to the smells in your home!  Ahhhh, yes, it smells like 'home'.  Um - how do you learn that your home 'smells bad'?  Someone tells you.  Sure!

So, if a visitor wrinkles their nose (they are too polite to tell you your room stinks), you're gonna run for your air freshener, right?  Because you want it to smell outdoor-fresh!

Question: is that really the best or wisest choice? A web search for 'air freshener' turns up some very interesting information.  This website discussed a popular brand which lists 3 ingredients.  But the Environmental Working Group found it contained 87 chemicals - many of which are toxic and carcinogenic.  Using it might expose you to hazardous materials through inhalation (those globules keep floating in the air) or absorbed through your skin.

And what about the (false) impression that you are somehow 'cleaning the air' by eliminating odors? 
Not quite fair, is it?

Is there a better way?  YES!

You could make your own air freshener with essential oils.

Many Essential Oils (EO) have properties that can enhance the air in your home.  A September 2017 study  compared an essential oil blend with 3 household products.  The study showed that the EO blend was more effective at inhibiting the growth of specific microorganisms than were the commercial products tested. The cited bacteria would, of course, contribute to household odors.  They may also have a health impact by exposing you to harmful bacteria (as opposed to 'masking' the smells).

The variety of EO benefits creates a list too long for this article.  Read HERE for evidence based suggestions..  Suffice to say that in addition to anti-bacterial, anti-mold and bug-repellant effects, EOs can affect mood, improve concentration, increase energy (invigorate you), repel insects, and be changed to meet your daily needs.

Do-It-Yourself

Create your own Air Freshener spray for your space.  Do this by filling a 2-ounce spray bottle with distilled water and add 30 to 40 drops pure essential oils. Always shake before each use.

If you want the spray to enhance your well-being to this: put 10 drops each lavender, rosemary, tea tree and eucalyptus in 2 oz distilled water.  Hint: bugs don’t like to be around....

Hey - how about a carpet freshener?  1 cup baking soda, 20 drops EO blend  (Fresh Breeze, Energize, or Refresher are popular choices)  Mix well in a non-plastic container & let sit covered overnight.  This allows the oils to be absorbed into the baking soda.  Sprinkle over carped the next day.  Vacuum.

Too much trouble?

Our AromaFresh room deodorizer is ready made for your enjoyment.  Enjoy the Essential Oils of Peppermint, Lime and Lemongrass.

Another option

Imbue your air with these wonderful scents by using a diffusor.  Doing some research I ran across this suggestion: use a diffusor in your office.  Should it be a doctor's office, think of how this might improve the 'mood' of those waiting to see the doctor (calm their fears) - or how it could minimize the risk of infection from other patients.

A few Suggestions

Aromatherapy Companion Pack  | Take along - to the gym, to work, to your hotel room.  Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Eucalyptus Essential Oils + a spray bottle
Breathe Easy | Bergamot, Tea Tree and Lemon - to clear, purify & cleanse
Juniper Berries | A purifying aerosol and air freshener anti-bacterial ingredient
Petitgrain Bigarade | A great antifungal, antimicrobial for your spritzer and/or diffusor

References:

Wikipedia - Air Freshene
What’s lurking in Febreeze
Comparison of antimicrobial activities of natural essential oils and synthetic fragrances against selected environmental pathogens
Aromatherapy Companion Pack
BLOG: Evidence based Clinical Aromatherapy Materia Medica

Dealing with opioid induced constipation?

Ah - you can have another drug to deal with a drug-induced problem ...
or you can consider Natural Solutions

by Marilyn Sidwell with oversight by John W Jones, MD

    Ultra 4x6 Probiotic
    Ginger
    Opti-MSM Lotion Plus
    fiber for bulk
    water for hydration

Opioid-induced - or constipation from any cause - is the kind of GUT problem that is often considered 'normal', and as a result it is not usually discussed with the doctor.

Yet constipation will usually produce a myriad of symptoms and problems that are difficult for patients to deal with.

Constipation most often is a big problem for older patients and it is made much worse by the use of opioid drugs. But the problem is not limited to any particular age group.  For instance, opioid-induced constipation may result from post-surgery and/or post-injury medications.   If these meds include antibiotics there is a need to introduce helpful and beneficial probiotic organisms.

Regardless of the cause, the result is that the entire digestive system slows down.  Slow stomach-emptying often produces GERDS.  When the lower GI tract slows there is often bloating (abdominal distention) and cramping.  Peristalsis, the movement of food along the GI tract, slows or stops.

Ginger, one or two with meals, promotes peristaltic motion, which helps propel food thru the GI tract.   In addition, Magnesium Oxide, a natural mild laxative, can help while delivering Magnesium, often deficient in our diets. 

Make sure the diet contains fiber-rich foods, fiber and bulking supplements, and drink 8 oz or more glasses of warm water daily. In some cases a 15 minute walk to stimulate the bowel is very helpful.

One interesting solution we found for stomach cramping and straining is to gently massage the stomach and abdominal area.  Before getting out of bed in the morning or after a relaxing bath use Opti-MSM Lotion Plus in a clockwise direction.  MSM is a pain-relieving delivery system for the calming and soothing essential oils our lotion contains. 

Read more: good information from a Naturopath:

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

This is the Scariest Piece of information we have come across.

 You probably know that drinking too much alcohol can damage your liver.   What you might not know is that too much sugar can lead to very similar severe liver problems.  Besides changing your diet to avoid high doses of sugar, Studies have shown that some nutritional supplements may be able to help support your liver.

The world-wide increase in the consumption of high fructose corn syrup parallels the increase in overweight people and obesity world wide!  Studies have shown that consumption of sucrose (which is glucose and fructose) and fructose (sugar) promotes fatty liver disease, whereas fatty acids from the diet do not.

Ps.  When you read the label on a can or a box - anything ending in ‘ose’ is sugar.

Insulin resistance or Type II Diabetes is always present with NAFLD and leads to triglyceride accumulation in the liver.  This process is associated with free radical generation, cell injury and fibrosis.

Medical approaches are relatively ineffective

An easy way to help yourself is to embrace the Low Carbohydrate lifestyle modification recommended by John Jones, MD, MPH.  At the very least, avoid high fructose corn syrup.   A daily intake of around 40 grams of carbohydrate is a good target.  This is much more important for blood sugar control and weight loss than counting calories or doing exercise.

If you know you have problems with Gluten and/or Milk you have probably already eliminated them from your diet.  This helps the GUT heal.

One effect of high consumption of fructose is bacteria overgrowth in the small intestine, which increases intestinal permeability. This also contributes to the development of NAFLD.   Another emerging hypothesis is that pathogenic GUT bacteria and fungi (they LOVE sugar) can produce alcohol, which further increases gut permeability and liver injury.

Read / download Dr Jones' NAFLD Nutritional Protocol

So, what can you do?  First (and most important) eliminate sugar and all processed high Carbohydrate foods. The Nutritional Supplements that help are:

1. Essential Fatty Acids.  Ultra Omega-Linic contains high levels of EPA plus DHA, GLA and SDA
2. A good Multi like Ultra Vites to support all the necessary biochemical functions
3. A good Probiotic - Ultra 4x6 Probiotic contains 4 different organisms with a 6 billion CFU potency
4. Antioxidants.  There are several that were studied, but those that are most protective of the liver and tha protect the cellular membranes from oxidative stress help the most
1. Vitamin E 400 mixed tocopherols
2. Vitamin C - Ultra C-1000
3. Coenzyme Q10 - Ultra CoQ10 100
4. Protect from Free Radicals with Radical Resilience - Milk Thistle, Bacopa, Melissa & Turmeric
5. Ultra DM Complex II - Specifically formulated for blood sugar problems - contains Alpha Lipoic Acid, Cinnamon and GTF Chromium

In summary: High fructose corn syrup gives you a triple knockout.

1.  You get a high glycemic load which causes insulin resistance and diabetes.
2. The storage of fat in the liver causes severe liver damage
3. You could be setting yourself up for obesity, diabetes and liver cancer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
 

Products to Support those with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The increase in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) worldwide seems to be related to an increase in the consumption of high fructose corn syrup.

High consumption of sugar, in particular high fructose sugar, can lead to severe liver problems where medical approaches are relatively ineffective.  The consequences are likely to be obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and NAFLD.

What can you do to prevent these consequences?  We recommend the Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle Modification.  Dr Jones DOES NOT recommend Aspartame.  Read about 'Sweet Poison' on his website.

These products offer Nutritional Support for this Major Problem for many Americans.

Special Products:
Ultra CoQ10 100, Ultra DM Complex II, Milk Thistle capsules and Vitamin E 400


Milk Thistle: Support optimal Liver function while protecting and regenerating the liver cells. Milk
Thistle promotes liver detoxification.

Ultra CoQ10 100: CoQ10 is an outstanding Anti-Aging supplement. For NAFLD conditions it is one of the most important ways you can protect the body’s phospholipids at the cellular level.

Ultra DM Complex II:  Ultra DM Complex was formulated to help regulate blood sugar. Since Diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels are always associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease,  Ultra DM Complex is an effective supplement for this problem.  Its ingredients, alpha lipoic acid, cinnamon and GTF chromium have been shown to help with blood sugar problems.  In addition, the Alpha Lipoic Acid in this product is important because it deactivates free radicals and helps reduce hepatic lipid accumulation.

Vitamin E 400: The universal antioxidant properties of vitamin E makes it another vital nutrient. It also protects the cell membranes from peroxidation.  Since oxidative stress is a major factor in NAFLD, all antioxidants are helpful.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.