Question:  My doctor have been measuring my PSA levels at my regular checkups to test for prostate cancer. I read recently the PSA test is not accurate. Very confusing. Can you shed light on this? Answer:  What you read is correct. The PSA test is not an accurate diagnostic tool for prostate cancer. That being said, the PSA test is still commonly used as a screening tool for detecting prostate cancer. Relying on the PSA to diagnose prostate cancer has led to unnecessary treatment and suffering. If your PSA is elevated, ask a lot of questions before agreeing to any kind of treatment. The American Cancer Society says, "There can be different reasons for an elevated PSA level, including prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection, age, and race." As you can see, there are many factors that can make PSA test results confusing and lead to potentially unnecessary prostate-cancer treatments. Scientists at Stanford university studied prostate tissues collect…

The amount of vitamin C you should take is the amount your body needs to stay healthy. This is determined by three factors: your genetic makeup, your environment and your current state of health. There is no clinical way to measure what this number is. It is something you have to determine on your own. The average adult would be well advised to take 8 to 10 grams of vitamin C per day. I personally take 16 grams. People with infections or chronic disease problems may need 40, 50 or even as much as 100 grams per day. Here is how to determine what your body needs: Gradually increase your vitamin C intake by one or two grams per day until you develop loose stools. Once this happens, back off to where this doesn’t happen. The rule of thumb is about 80 percent of where you were when the loose stools occurred. This amount is called "bowel tolerance. It is the amount your body needs, and what you should be taking.…

Healthy Menopause Tonic helps to relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats. Ingredients includes black cohosh, chaste tree berry, motherwort, licorice root, and pulsatilla flowering herb. *Contains grain alcohol – Call Beyond Health if you need further information or visit: www.herb-pharm.com Grain alcohol is the best food-grade solvent for extracting and preserving many of the naturally occurring herb constituents that are poorly soluble in water. What is the purpose of alcohol in liquid herbal extracts? The food-grade grain alcohol used to prepare liquid extracts serves three specific functions. First, alcohol is the only edible solvent that will extract and preserve many of the naturally occurring herb constituents that are poorly soluble in water, such as essential oils, resins, balsams and many alkaloids. Second, alcohol is an excellent natural preservative, which maximizes the shelf life of the extracts. Third, alcohol is a great carrying agent, wh…

First of all, antibiotics are extremely dangerous drugs and they are doing you harm. It would do you no harm and lots of good to get off of them immediately. You are obviously eating a bad diet. Acne is the result of eating a high-glycemic diet with too much sugar and other high-glycemic foods such as bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. Eating such foods increases blood insulin which increases IGF-1 (Insulin-like growth factor 1). IGF-1 then causes overproduction of skin cells, which can obstruct pores. In addition, IGF-1 and insulin also increase testosterone production, which causes skin to produce more oil. These acting together cause acne. Get these inappropriate foods out of your life, get on Beyond Health’s Ultimate Wellness Kit, and your acne should go away. However, since you have been taking antibiotics, you have created a host of new health problems, far more serious than acne, that you now have to deal with. I suggest you get on both pro- and pre-biotics to help rebalanc…

Question:  I noticed that the Multi-Vitamin does not contain iron. Why is this? H. B. – New York, NY Answer: There is a simple reason for not including iron. Iron is a prooxidant and will destroy antioxidants in a supplement formula (like vitamin C, D, E, selenium, zinc and others). Iron should always be taken separately. If you find iron in a multi, it is a good indication that the supplement manufacturer either doesn’t know what they’re doing or that they are pandering to consumer ignorance. At one time I worked as a consultant to supplement companies. One company I worked for asked me to evaluate their multi. Their multi contained iron, and I told them it should be removed as it was contaminating the pill. After checking with their marketing people, they decided not to remove it. Their marketing department told them that consumers are looking for a complete multi, including iron, and omitting it would affect sales. Most people in advanced countries don’t…

Q:  I have a child who suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).  I would like to know what supplements Beyond Health would recommend for ADD.  A:  Here are the supplements that we recommend for ADD sufferers.  I do not know how young your child is, therefore, some of this will have to be modified. But, it’s a start.   The Basic Wellness Kit (multi, vitamin C, and EFA).  In addition to: Acetyl L-Carnitine   It helps to improve eyesight and brain function including mood, learning, short-term memory, blood sugar, chronic fatigue, and sleep.  ALCAR is an occurring form of L-Carnitine that specifically benefits the brain. ALCAR helps supply the brain with energy by improving energetics in the mitochondrion, the cell's energy generator. ALCAR promotes biosynthesis of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter for brain and nerve function. Vitamin D3 - Works to prevent osteoporosis, cancer, MS, infections, Alzheimer’s and auto imm…

Question:  I wish you offered a separate strontium product. I notice that you have included strontium in both your bone and joint formulas, but I want to take amounts far greater than what I would get in either of these formulas. Also I’ve read that strontium should be taken separately from calcium and vitamin D, etc. since they interfere with one another’s absorption. I am a 51-year-old, healthconscious woman who does not appear to have appreciable bone loss except for substantial bone loss in my gums due to early orthodonture. The bone loss has been stable for decades, but I’m now preimenopausal, so I want to stay on top of it. At this point I am seeking a way to both build some bone in the jaw and protect my overall bone structure going forward. A few months ago I bought a strontium supplement from another company, but had some weird reactions every time I took it (a sudden feeling of nausea during the day, and in the middle of the night horrible – and I…

Question: A few months ago I had a tetanus shot and have had one infection after another since then. I was wondering if there might be a connection. P. V. - Santa Cruz, CA Answer:  It is not possible to say with certainty whether there is a connection between the tetanus vaccination and your infections, but there is certainly a high probability. I have been preaching for years about the dangers of vaccinations. I would not consent to any vaccination. I always refuse them because they are ineffective and dangerous. So, naturally, we give lots of vaccinations to children who are too young to know any better. Regarding your situation, it may be interesting to note that back in 1984, there was an entry in the New England Journal of Medicine that reported significant drops in T-helper cells following tetanus vaccinations in healthy people. After receiving tetanus booster shots, all of these healthy subjects experienced reductions in T-helper cells. In 36 percent of them, the T cells dr…

Q: I have three nephews who have Factor V Leiden.  Factor V Leiden is the presence of a particular gene that is passed on from your parents. Factor V Leiden is a variant of the protein Factor V (5), which is needed for blood clotting. People who have a Factor V deficiency are more likely to bleed badly while people with Factor V Leiden have blood that has an increased tendency to clot. People carrying the Factor V Leiden gene have a five times greater risk of developing a blood clot (thrombosis) than the rest of the population. However, many people with the gene will never suffer from blood clots. In Britain, 5 per cent of the population carry one or more genes for Factor V Leiden, which is far more than the number of people who will actually suffer from thrombosis. What supplements can you recommend for someone with this condition? A:  For someone suffering from Factor V Leiden, I would suggest our Beyond Health Ultimate Welness Kit, Garlic, and Linden Mistletoe for the bloo…

Q: I purchased your book, “Never be sick again” and would like to implement your plan, but I don’t know where to begin.  I am 58 years old and have developed osteoarthritis in my hands.  I also have joint pain in my knees, diagnosed as patello femoral pain syndrome, but still have discomfort in my knees. Do you have a detailed eating plan or any other information that would be helpful? A: It’s is so good to hear that you have purchased Raymond’s book and that you wish to incorporate many of Raymond’s suggestions. As you know, we believe that there is only one disease – malfunctioning cells – and only two reasons cells malfunction – toxicity and nutrient deficiency.  Osteoporosis is like any other disease. It has two causes (toxicity and nutrient deficiency) and can be reversed with our approach.  The United States has one of the highest osteoporosis rates in the world. Americans suffer more than 1.5 million fract…

Question:   Is there a reason why iron is not included in the Beyond Health Multi-Vitamin? D. H. – Hollywood, FL Answer:   There is a very good reason why iron is not included in the Beyond Health Multi-Vitamin, and that reason is quality.  The Beyond Health Multi-Vitamin formula is the “gold standard” of the vitamin industry.  There is no better formula on the market.  This is why Beyond Health sells it.  No high-quality multi-vitamin contains iron.  When you see iron in a multi-vitamin, you are looking at an inferior product.  Iron is a free radical generator, and it will destroy the antioxidants in the formula. Most manufacturers just dump an assortment of cheap vitamins and minerals into a pill and sell them to the public with a lot of marketing hype.  The public doesn’t know enough chemistry to know what they are buying.  Far too many vitamin products mix antioxidants with oxidants in the same pill…

Q: I am a sports athlete and an extremely athletic person.  I am interested in adding supplements to my daily routine to keep my body healthy enough for athletic activity and to prevent sports injuries. Can you recommend any supplements and additional information that would be beneficial for my athletic routine? A: You can prevent most sports injuries with good nutrition.  A healthy, well-nourished body can withstand stress, and if the occasional accident occurs, it can self-repair quickly, often overnight. The problem is the modern diet doesn’t supply the nutrients needed to build strong and resilient bones and tissues. For example, the intake of magnesium, a mineral needed to build bone and produce energy, and in many of the body’s enzymatic reactions, has been declining steadily over the past 100 years.  At the turn of the century, average intake was about 500 mg a day; by 1994, that average had dropped to 175-225 mg a day – less than half!  Small wonder that government survey…

Q: I would like to know your views on the chia seed as being the new super food. A: Chia has both nutritional and medicinal benefits. The seeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids and are a great addition to a healthy diet. Chia is a member of the mint family. The seeds are either white or black and both types are highly nutritious. Originally grown in Mexico and the Southwest between 1500 and 910 B.C., Chia seeds were an important part of the Aztec and Mayan diet. Aztec warriors used Chia as their main source of fuel during conquests. Medicinally, they also used it to relieve joint pain and stimulate saliva. Although once a major crop in Mexico, it was banned after the Spanish conquest due to its association with Aztec religion where it was used as an offering during religious ceremonies and ritual. Commercial production is increasing and you can now find Chia seeds online as well as in many health food stores. Chia Seeds do the following: Supports Heart Health…

Q: Hello, I would like to know what supplements you would recommend for bone spurs. A: As you may know, a bone spur forms as the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. Some bone spurs form as part of the aging process. As we age, the slippery tissue called cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within joints breaks down and eventually wears away (osteoarthritis). Also, the discs that provide cushioning between the bones of the spine may break down with age. Over time, this leads to pain and swelling and, in some cases, bone spurs forming along the edges of the joint. Bone spurs due to aging are especially common in the joints of the spine and feet. Bone spurs also form in the feet in response to tight ligaments, to activities such as dancing and running that put stress on the feet, and to pressure from being overweight or from poorly fitting shoes. For ex…

Question: Is there any particular weight-loss diet that you think is better than the others? S. B. - Sausalito, California Answer: Two out of three Americans are overweight, so it is not unusual to be seeking a weight-loss diet. Of the many available diets such as the Atkin's, South Beach, and Zone, I don't favor any of them. They are most likely dangerous to health if pursued for a long period. In fact, problems with low-carb/high-protein diets have been surfacing, including kidney impairment, bone loss, heart arrhythmias, low energy, constipation, and problems with concentration. The British government's Medical Research Council has condemned low-carb diets because they are known to cause kidney damage. I look on all of these diets as fads. They sell lots of books and products and make lots of money, but do little lasting good. In 2010, Americans spent over $42 billion trying to lose weight, and they obviously didn't succeed. A study by the National Institutes of Health foun…

Question: Hi! Can one take too many supplements?  I take quite a large number, but only the minimum dosages -- I just take all of them once daily.  The only prescription med I take is one 50 mg Toprol daily.  Again, thanks so much -- JC, Internet Answer:  Supplements are qualitatively different from drugs in that drugs are far more dangerous.  For example, drugs properly prescribed are the third leading cause of deaths yearly, whereas no one has ever died from taking supplements.  If what you mean by "minimum dosages" is the RDA, you're probably not getting enough!  The RDA is meant to prevent overt deficiency diseases, but not to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, etc. Check the "Wellness Kits" on our website to see the amounts of specific nutrients we recommend to supplement a good, nutritious diet.  In addition, we recommend at least 3-6 grams of vitamin C daily (more for anyone with a diagnosed disease) and getting tested for your vitamin D l…

Question: Can you take too much 'oils'? I take flax oil, sometimes primrose and sometimes fish oil. With so much confusing info out there, how do you know which one to take, for how long and best time of day, with or without food? etc. Is it best to alternate or take them all at the same time? Due to the cost, I tend to stock up when they're on sale.  - JS, Internet Answer:  By "oils" I take it you are referring to essential fatty acids found in flax oil, primrose oil (GLA) and fish oil.  Although most Americans are deficient in these essential fatty acids, it's conceivable to go overboard and take too much of them.  It's also very possible to buy low-quality versions of these otherwise healthy oils that are actually detrimental to health -- always get them from totally trustworthy sources like Beyond Health. For most people either the Beyond Health EFA Formula as directed on the label OR a tablespoon each of Udo's Choice and Cod Liver Oil, Professional Formula a day is sufficien…

Question: I have a bad case of the shingles with a lot of pain.  Can you suggest anything to help?  B. R. – Carson City, NV  Answer: Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating in the body. Early symptoms of shingles include headache, sensitivity to light, and flu–like symptoms without a fever. A rash, that is more painful than itchy, can appear anywhere on the body forming blisters that scab over and usually clear up over a few weeks. The rashes can be quite painful as you have found out. Having shingles is a visible sign that your immunity is depressed. Otherwise, the virus could not be activated as it is.  Often, stress is a factor in shingles. The basic approach is to not eat things that support viral activity and support the immune system so as to suppress viral activity. One dietary nutrient that supports viral activity is the amino acid arginine, which certain viruses need for their replication. If you deprive cells of arginine, this slows viral replicati…