Index of Previous Article Posts

Sunday, 8 August

Read about the WSN products and the Quality of Manufacturing that goes into each of their products.

Wednesday, 4 August

New Study on Fructose

* Study shows fructose used differently from glucose
* Findings challenge common wisdom about sugars

WASHINGTON Aug 2 (Reuters) - Pancreatic tumor cells use fructose to divide and proliferate, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a study that challenges the common wisdom that all sugars are the same.

Tumor cells fed both glucose and fructose used the two sugars in two different ways, the team at the University of California Los Angeles found.

They said their finding, published in the journal Cancer Research, may help explain other studies that have linked fructose intake with pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancer types.

"These findings show that cancer cells can readily metabolize fructose to increase proliferation," Dr. Anthony Heaney of UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center and colleagues wrote.

"They have major significance for cancer patients given dietary refined fructose consumption, and indicate that efforts to reduce refined fructose intake or inhibit fructose-mediated actions may disrupt cancer growth."

For the whole story, go to http://www.reuters.com/article/idAFN0210830520100802 

Wednesday, 7 July

Happy 70th Birthday to Ringo Starr  

Ringo's Birthday Bash and a surprise visit by Paul McCartney http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/07/08/ringo-starr-birthday-mccartney/ 

Note:  Ringo is a vegetarian and per Ringo, he eats a lot of Broccoli.  Does he look 70?

Sunday, 21 June

We have a new article on Shingles, what it is and what can be done about the side effects.   You can find this at Shingles

Sunday, 13 June

Additional Relief for Your Neuropathy

I wanted to let you know that in addition to the Nerve Support Formula we have a product that can further assist in reducing pain caused by neuropathy. It is also effective in reducing or eliminating muscle pain, back pain, head and neck pain, pain caused by arthritis, minor injuries, and much more.
The WSN Pain Relief Formula is a topical spray applied to the outside of the body. With two or three sprays most people see a reduction or complete elimination of their pain within ten to fifteen minutes without any side effects. 
Don't settle for habit-forming pain medications or over-the-counter drugs when you can relieve pain safely and effectively.
Here is what some customers are saying about the WSN Pain Relief Formula:
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"Pain Relief Spray is genuinely a one of a kind and should not be confused with other so-called pain relievers. I have used it in a variety of ways and experienced results every time... pain due to muscle tension, arthritis, and even a migraine! It immediately handled the pain." 
From Laurie Cambique
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"As a web designer, I'll routinely work 12-14 hours a day in front of the computer. My hand, wrist and forearm constantly ache and tingle as I've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The only pain relief I've ever found is with Pain Relief Spray. A few sprays and I'm good for the day - sometimes two! I even use the spray to help with my screen-induced headaches. You guys are a life-saver!" 
From S.S. 
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"My mom has very bad arthritis in her knees. Now I have her using Pain Relief Spray on a regular basis and she can walk and bend without her normal pain. It's the real answer to aches and pains!" 
From B.L.
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For more information on the WSN Pain Relief Formula you can go to: 
http://www.mcvitamins.com/WSN/pain-control.htm 

Or you can call us at (818) 252-1038 
You can call or email us anytime you have a question because we want to make sure you get the results that you are after.

To you health,

McVitamins
www.mcvitamins.com 
(818) 252-1038

Tuesday, 25 May

Is There a Better Vitamin C?

In numerous studies, vitamin C has shown that it protects against infection, the common cold, and supports a healthy cardiovascular system, when taken correctly.

It’s important to know how much to take and how often to take it.

The excerpts below are from studies done using ascorbic acid or ascorbate, two common forms of "vitamin C". 

"Higher levels of vitamin C can be protective against damage to blood vessels, and greatly reduce death rates in the elderly."

"Blood levels [of vitamin C] rise substantially with a larger dose and these higher amounts are excreted more quickly."

"A 1,250 mg dose raises blood levels more than a 200 mg dose for the first six hours. Larger doses provide an even bigger amount [of vitamin c] in blood levels in the first six hour period."

"For the second six hour period, these and even higher doses give similar blood levels." 
How can this be? How can you take a 1,250 mg dose (or even two, three or four times this amount) or as little as a 200 mg dose and have virtually no vitamin C in the blood after six hours? There is a reason: 

"Vitamin C has a short half-life in the blood."

A "half-life" is the amount of time it takes for half of the vitamin C to be depleted from the blood stream. The half-life of vitamin C in the blood is 30 minutes.

This means that every 30 minutes there is only one-half of the vitamin C left!
As an example, say you start with 1,250 mg of vitamin C in your blood stream. In 30 minutes you have only 625 mg left. After 30 more minutes you have only 312 mgs. In another 30 minutes you’re down to 156 mg (that’s after only 1 hour and 30 minutes).

If you continue reducing by half every 30 minutes, six hours after you took the initial amount of 1,250 mg of vitamin C, the amount left in your blood stream is less than 0.5 mg. Basically there is nothing left. 

"Taking an oral dose will raise blood levels for just a few hours."

"The benefit of a single dose is short lived. If high levels of vitamin C provide protection against the common cold, then a single multi-gram dose of vitamin C would have little more effectiveness than a 500 mg dose."
"In the prevention of colds and other diseases, if a single dose of vitamin C raises blood levels for about six hours or one quarter of the day, the person is unprotected for the other three quarters of the time."

"Five 100 mg doses taken at intervals through the day would raise average blood levels more than a single one-gram dose."

excerpted from Ascorbate, The Science of Vitamin C
by Dr. Steve Hickey & Dr. Hilary Roberts

Wellness Support Network provides absolutely the finest and most effective vitamin C available anywhere at any price! 

In fact, comparison studies showed that after 12 hours there remained 25 times more WSN Vitamin C in the blood stream than ascorbic acid.

Three WSN Vitamin C tablets contain almost as much vitamin C as a half-gallon of fresh squeezed orange juice! (The problem for people who want real vitamin C, is that glass for glass, orange juice contains more sugar than Coca-Cola!)

WSN Vitamin C is a concentrated whole food that your body recognizes and uses! WSN Vitamin C contains no ascorbic acid and the body knows how to absorb and use it.

To learn more and to get your WSN Vitamin C go to   http://www.mcvitamins.com/Vitamins/Vitamin-C.htm 

Tuesday, 18 May

A Drug that Lowers Cholesterol Actually Plugs Up Your Arteries

A clinical trial of Zetia, a cholesterol-lowering drug prescribed to about one million people a week, failed to show that the drug has any medical benefits. This was recently announced by the two pharmaceutical companies that actually make the drug, Merck and Schering-Plough.

Zetia is usually combined with another cholesterol drug called Zocor, one of the many "statin drugs" on the market, in a single pill called Vytorin. About 60 percent of patients who take Zetia do so in the form of Vytorin.

While Zetia does lower cholesterol by 15 percent to 20 percent in most patients, no trial has ever shown that it can reduce heart attacks and strokes - or even that it reduces the growth of the fatty deposits in arteries that can cause heart problems.

This trial was designed to show that Zetia could reduce the growth of those plaques. Instead, the plaques actually grew almost twice as fast in patients taking Zetia along with Zocor, than in those taking Zocor alone.

But, is using any "statin drug" to lower your cholesterol safe? 

Unfortunately, statin drugs have been shown to cause neuropathy (nerve damage). Statin drugs have also been shown to cause (to a lesser degree) side effects such as memory loss, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and the breakdown of muscle tissues resulting in the release of muscle tissue contents into the bloodstream, a potentially fatal muscle disease.

If you know anybody taking Zetia, Zocor or Vytorin, you should show hem this information so that they will have a better understanding of what they are taking.

Tuesday, 11 May

Find out about whole food supplements in our article Better Vitamins.    

You might have heard on the news how taking too many vitamins is bad for you health - yeah, right.  What they failed to tell you is that taking fractionated, laboratory made artificial vitamins from your local drug store is what they are talking about.    

Supplements that are whole food is what the body needs much as it needs healthy food..   Se our article

Whole Food Better Vitamins 

Friday, 7 May

Is Inflammation in Your Joints a Problem for You?

Many people mention to me that they have some sort of joint pains, discomfort and inflammation. Then they go on to tell me that they are taking some sort of medication for it. Many of these types of medications are extremely bad for the body with some of the worst side effects.

The WSN Joint Support Formula can help reduce pain, discomfort and inflammation and improve mobility and flexibility in the joints without the harmful side effects.

It does so using ingredients that benefit the body and not harm it.

If you have these issues I would recommend taking a look at this product.

For information about Joint Pain and the Joint Support Formula

Wednesday, 28 April

Did You Know that Neuropathy Drugs Have a Greater Suicide Risk?

If you know someone who is taking Neurontin or Lyrica, you should forward this information to them. You just might save a life!

The FDA recently released the analysis of 199 studies done on a total of 44,000 patients who were taking anti-epileptic drugs. The results showed there was twice the risk of suicidal behavior in using anti-epileptic drugs as compared with patients taking a placebo.

Two of the anti-epileptic drugs in these studies were Gabapentin (marketed as Neurontin) and Pregabalin (marketed as Lyrica). Both of these drugs are advertised for neuropathy and are made by the drug company Pfizer.

In 2004 Pfizer was fined by the FDA and paid over 430 million dollars for promoting Neurontin to doctors as a medication for neuropathy, a use for which it was never authorized!

So here we have a drug company making two drugs that are prescribed by doctors for neuropathy, one of which was never authorized by the FDA for that use, and both are associated with a greater risk of suicidal behavior. 

Drugs can never heal the body as they are an alien substance in the body. They cannot address the root of the problem, which for most people who have neuropathy, are very specific nutritional deficiencies.

There is a safe way to address and help reverse neuropathy by supplying the exact nutrients needed, as can be seen in the success below: 

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”I am not a diabetic, but have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy by two different Neurologists. I had this condition for about 8 years and was getting progressively worse. I was put on Neurontin and other pain medications that all made me extremely dizzy and didn't take away the burning, stabbing pain in my toes, feet, legs and knees.”

"I had so many sleepless nights. I prayed and believed there must be something more than the medical profession had to offer. I found my answer to prayer one sleepless night, on the Wellness Support Network website, and sent for their product.

"I am thrilled to report they started working for me within 2 1/2 weeks. I know these nutrients are a God Send to me and want to share my success story with others, and encourage them to try this remarkable Nerve Support Formula. Sleeping every night in New York. Thanks a million." 

From Linda Phillips in New York

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The WSN Nerve Support Formula is a medical food that is specifically formulated for the dietary management of neuropathy, and it works extremely well.  For more information go to http://www.mcvitamins.com/WSN/Nerve-Support-Formula.htm 

Saturday, 24 April

A Neuropathy Success - I Don't Need the Electric Carts at the Grocery Store Anymore

No matter the cause of their neuropathy or what prescription medications or operations are tried, many people are still not being helped with their neuropathy condition.

Our customers find the WSN Nerve Support Formula to be a safe and effective solution for their neuropathy. 

Here's what they say about using it:

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"My husband has significant varicose veins. Several years ago, he had surgery, but it was unsuccessful.

"He used the Nerve Support Formula for several months. Prior to using it, he had numbness and a 'burning' pain in his right thigh. He has upped the dose to 4 a day - two in the morning, and two at night - and has experienced a marked decrease in the numbness in his thigh and the pain has diminished markedly. 

"At present he only has some pain when he stands on his feet for prolonged periods, and even then, it is less troubling than before he started on your product. 

"He now has "no-pain" periods, when both the numbness and pain is non-existent. Thanks for a great product!" 

From Carrie Sellers in New Jersey

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"As a result of having two knees replaced and also having arthritis, especially in the spine and most especially in my pelvis, a bundle of nerves from my spine that lead to my legs got pinched.

"Instead of the numbness from the knee replacement surgeries going away, my legs became more and more numb. I went to a neuropathic surgeon and he agreed that that was the problem and offered me a narcotic medicine to take at bedtime. No thank you!

"My own doctor suggested strongly that I start trying Cymbalta. I tried and tried again. This medication made me feel very ill. NOT FOR ME!

"So, I went to the computer and entered "neuropathy" and I found the Nerve Support Formula. I started with two capsules daily and then boosted it to two capsules after breakfast and two after dinner. 

"And, I NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE. My legs don't burn and tingle as they did before. They show definite improvement and I do support this supplement whole heartedly!"

From Sue Shapiro in Connecticut

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"I started on the Nerve Support Formula recently and have had excellent results. While I am not now, nor will I ever be, entirely cured of neuropathy it is sooooo much better and I can at least have a more normal life now. 

"My doctor told me to save my money - his words - and that I'm not getting enough vitamin B12. He did a blood test and was astonished at the results. It's so fun to watch a grown man admit he was wrong. He even looked at the bottle and read the ingredients.

"Thank you for my new lease on life. No more electric carts at the grocery store and now I rarely use the scooter that I'd bought. I hope this will help others get control of their lives too. Thank you again."

From Jean Davis in Texas

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The WSN Nerve Support Formula is a medical food that is specifically formulated for the dietary management of neuropathy, and it works extremely well.

See http://www.mcvitamins.com/wsn/nerve-support-formula.htm 

Tuesday,  20 April

Sinus Relief for Spring - I Have Not Had the Problem Since

Along with the arrival of spring many people suffer from allergies and sinus issues that persist during this time of year. You don't have to go through spring suffering.

The WSN Sinus Relief Formula is designed to rapidly relieve congested, inflamed and swollen sinuses. It reduces or gets rid of thick mucus draining into the throat and the frequent hawking accompanying it. 

It also addresses and gets rid of the headaches caused by the congestion and inflammation of mucus membranes.

Here's what one of our customers has to say about it:

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"Thank you for your new Sinus Relief Formula. During the months of April and May I was really suffering with chronic sinus congestion. At first I didn't even know what it was or why my head was hurting so badly. Then I received an e-mail from Wellness Support Network that talked about their new Sinus Relief Formula. 

"It occurred to me at that time that I might be suffering from sinus pressure, something I never had before. I ordered a bottle, used it as directed, and within a very short time felt relief. I could feel everything draining and emptying out of my sinuses. 

"I have not had the problem since. I have just ordered my second bottle, not because I need it anymore, but because I don't ever want to be without it, just in case.
"By the way, the reason I was willing to try the new Sinus Relief Formula is because I am a very satisfied customer with another one of your products.

"Your products and responsive, knowledgeable staff have earned my trust and my loyalty. Thank you Wellness Support Network!"

From Paula Sandin in Maryland

Sunday, 18 April

A Diabetic Success - No Side Effects and the Diabetic Pack is Working

If you are diabetic or know someone who is diabetic, this is something you want to read.

Customers taking our WSN Diabetic Pack are improving their blood sugar levels, noticing their energy increasing, having improved sleep and they are losing weight.

Here is what some of our customers have to say about using the WSN Diabetic Pack:

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"I was on the internet a lot doing research hoping I could find some help. What I found was really great. I have been taking the Diabetic Pack now for a month.

"I have been type 2 diabetic for about 10 years. I have been taking Metformin 500 mg all this time with a lot of problems. I was taking 4-5 pills a day, but it would not keep my sugar level normal. In the morning it would be way up. I tried other herbs and vitamins, nothing helped. I was watching what I eat. I tried other drugs from the Doctor with no help, only more side effects from these new pills.

"I was taking the Diabetic Pack with my drugs and I started to see a difference in my sugar, in the morning it was staying normal. I cut back on my drugs because they were making my sugar go too low. Then my sugar started to level out. I then quit my drugs all together and my sugar is staying normal for the first time in years.

"The one big thing, no side effects and it is working."

RJ Woodward in Florida

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"It all started when I was told that I had diabetes in 1999. I was shocked! 

"Medical doctors were saying that there was no cure! I figured out that diabetes was nothing more than a disease of bad nutrition! 

"I have only been on the WSN Diabetic Pack product for about a month and I can safely say that I have been off the drugs and my blood pressure and blood sugar are gradually getting better. 

"My blood pressure used to be about 150/75 now it sits about 130/80, with no drugs! My morning blood sugar is gradually coming down as my body gets used to the change in my diet. I am getting better at what I should and should not eat to get my sugars down. It is a slow process but it is working! Thanks to the Wellness Support Network."

Jonn Kiernan in Canada

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"I want to tell you how the Diabetic Pack is working for me.

"I have lost an additional 10 pounds in two months since beginning the Diabetic Pack. This has helped me drop the additional weight without even trying!

"My friends ask me regularly what I am doing. Of course, I tell them about the foods that I am eating. But I also tell them about how the Diabetic Pack has helped me not only lose the last of the weight, but it has also helped me to feel better overall since I no longer have the constant extreme drops in my blood sugar levels throughout the day.

"I am 44 years old, but often feel like I am a teenager again. I look better and feel better, and I most definitely feel better about myself." 

Jennifer Adams in Maryland

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The WSN Diabetic Pack is a medical food that is specifically formulated for the dietary management of diabetes.

Read More about the Diabetic Pack http://www.mcvitamins.com/WSN/Diabetic-pack.htm  

Tuesday, 6 April

A Diabetic Success - I Have Gotten Off the Drugs

If you are diabetic or know someone who is diabetic, this is something you want to read.

There are now more than 24 million diabetics in the US and the number continues to grow. This is because drugs and insulin do not address the primary causes of the diabetic condition. The WSN Diabetic Pack nutrients address the nutritional causes of the diabetic condition.

Here is what some of our diabetics have to say about using it:

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"I've been on your Diabetic Pack pills for about three months and my sugar was running 150-175. Now it is staying between 99-117 and I have more pep as well.

"I was taking 25 units of insulin but now I have dropped it to 5 units along with taking Metformin, but my sugar is staying down with far less insulin.

"Thanks so much for helping me."

From Carol Bailey in Pennsylvania

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"My blood sugar count was running as high as 170. Now it is usually between 125 and 135. Before going to bed my blood sugar reading is often 115.

"I try to eat well, avoiding food that would cause blood sugar spikes. On occasion I do splurge, but not often. Two months ago I began an exercise program to get my weight and physical condition under control. 

"My blood pressure had been running about 145/80 and is now down to 125/74.

"So all in all, between working out and taking the Diabetic Pack supplements from your company, my overall condition is improved and continues to so do."

From Creston Hall in Washington

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"It all started when I was told that I had diabetes in 1999. I was shocked! 

"Medical doctors were saying that there was no cure! I knew that there was. I just had to figure out that diabetes was nothing more than a disease of malnutrition! I did find out. 

"But meanwhile my doctor started me out on Ramipril for blood pressure. My next drug was called Tiazac, another type of blood pressure medication. The Ramipril was for daytime and the Tiazac was for nighttime. 

"A few years passed and the next drug was for controlling blood sugar called Metformin another very dangerous drug. The next one was called Glyburide and it kept dropping my blood sugar so much that I had to stop taking it because I was scared that one morning it would have my blood sugar so low that I would be in a coma. Living alone, that is a very scary thought! 

"Then I spotted the ad in my email that was talking about a Foodform type supplement that because of its properties would make the nutrients that you need easier for your body to absorb. I have only been on the WSN Diabetic Pack product for about a month and I can safely say that I have been off the drugs and my blood pressure and blood sugar are gradually getting better. 

"My blood pressure used to be about 150/75 now it sits about 130/80, with no drugs! My morning blood sugar is gradually coming down as my body gets used to the change in my diet. I am getting better at what I should and should not eat to get my sugars down. It is a slow process but it is working! Thanks to the Wellness Support Network.

"I hope that this is encouraging to all that read this testimonial." 

From Jonn Kiernan in Canada

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The WSN Diabetic Pack is a medical food that is specifically formulated for the dietary management of diabetes.

You can order the WSN Diabetic Pack

Saturday, 3 April

New product by WSN - all natural healthy Energy Drink.

Real Energy is the first product of its kind that not only gives you real, immediate energy, but it also supports your body’s ability to build and create your energy reserves.

WSN Real Energy is a concentrate that comes in a 16 ounce bottle. One bottle contains 30 servings (a 30 day supply) and is 37.50. 

To find out more and to get your bottle of WSN Real Energy use this  WSN ENERGY DRINK

Saturday, 27 March

So successes in using the Pain Relief Formula and Nerve Support Formula for Diabetic Neuropathy

"Here I go again. I had to learn the hard way that the WSN nerve support formula really works as I have with the Pain Relief.

I have had hip pain for the past few months. I went to my arthoapedic doctor. I had a shot of cortisone, helped a few days. In the allotted time I got the 2nd shot and it helped some and I proceeded to the 3rd shot with no relief. I had ordered the Pain Formula months ago but didn't think something that you sprayed on the outside of your body could help the inside....I was fooled. I ran across the Pain formula that was tucked away and started using it, Lo and Behold if it didn't work just like the Nerve Support formula. I am out walking again and so far so good and I do give the credit to that Pain formula.    Thought you just might want to know."

Sincerely, Lois

"Fellow neuropathy sufferers, please, please read my story. If I can help one person with their neuropathy, it will make my day.

"I have been suffering from diabetic neuropathy for eight years. The neuropathy is in both feet, starting at the toes and going about halfway up my foot. I have been unable to experience any sort of temperature in my toes, plus a 'pins and needles' feeling. My heels are fine, but the feeling just ends half way. 

"I began taking the WSN Nerve Support Formula 3 months ago. I took two in the morning and two in the evening. I was not feeling any sort of progress and was about to give up. I thought, no, I'll try one more bottle. 

"This past week I was pleasantly surprised to feel my cold hardwood floors on my toes! Imagine my surprise. It was such a wonderful feeling. My neuropathy still bothers me a little at night, but I will continue taking this formula and know that eventually my feet will feel ‘normal’ all day.

"And I have been able to stop taking medication the doctor gave me for neuropathy. Another plus.

"Thank you Wellness Support Network for giving me back my feet. I tell everyone I know that I have ‘new feet’. Now I can begin a walking regime that I know will help in my weight loss." 

From Faye DeSaulnie in Maine

Thursday, 25 March

The Pain Relief Formula is Back in Stock

I wanted to let you know that we have the WSN Pain Relief Formula back in stock and available for immediate shipment.  This product is very handy to have on hand to get immediate and safe relief from muscle soreness, back pain, head and neck pain, pain caused by arthritis or neuropathy pain, minor injuries, and much more.

It's a topical spray applied to the outside of the body. With two or three sprays most people see a reduction or complete elimination of their pain within ten to fifteen minutes without any side effects. 

Here's what some that have used it have to say about it:

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"As a web designer, I'll routinely work 12-14 hours a day in front of the computer. My hand, wrist and forearm constantly ache and tingle as I've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The only pain relief I've ever found is with Pain Relief Spray. A few sprays and I'm good for the day - sometimes two! I even use the spray to help with my screen-induced headaches. You guys are a life-saver!" 

From S.S. 

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"I'm a basketball coach... we have used everything since athletes are in pain a lot of the time... I haven't found anything, at any price, that works like WSN Pain Relief Spray." 

From Michael Coleman

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"My mom has very bad arthritis in her knees. Now I have her using Pain Relief Spray on a regular basis and she can walk and bend without her normal pain. It's the natural answer to aches and pains!" 

From B.L.

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For more information go to Pain Relief Formula

Monday, 22 March

A Diabetic Success - I don't use Insulin anymore

If you are diabetic or know someone who is diabetic, this is something you want to read.

It has been shown that diabetic drugs and insulin don't address the nutritional causes of diabetes. They also do not prevent or even slow the onset of diabetic complications.

A diabetic usually starts on one diabetic drug. When that drug becomes ineffective a second drug is added, and sometimes even a third. 

The WSN Diabetic Pack provides the nutrients your body needs to repair itself and begin reversing the condition. 

Here is what some of our diabetics have to say about using it:

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"My fasting blood sugar count was 218, came down to 144 and is now 120. I am very happy with these improvements. The low-carb diet is going very well. 

"I have continued taking my WSN Diabetic Pack and my Metformin. My weight has continued to go down although it has slowed down. I have lost 1/2 pound a week for the last few weeks instead of 1 or 2 pounds a week. I am at a good weight for me now and so I don't see this as a problem, I have lost over 40 pounds. 

"My energy level is way up. I feel great. I try and excercise most days at least 30 minutes and usual 45 or 50. Thanks for all of your help."

From Joyce Brent in Kansas

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"I don't use insulin at all anymore. As far as the diet goes, I'm staying on it as best that I can. I'm still on the Diabetic Pack. In fact I'm ordering more. 

"I'm on the Nerve Support Formula also. I've noticed some improvement. I don't get the shooting pains in my feet anymore. I want you to know, I have never been happier than I am right now with your products. 

"My wife and kids are thrilled with the change in me. When I was on the medications, I was like a zombie. Your products gave my life back to me. I want to thank you BIG TIME for that. So thank you."

From Michael Chalstrom in Minnesota

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"Several years ago, after blood tests indicated that I was insulin resistant, my doctor told me that diabetes was soon to follow. Shortly after that, I was diagnosed as being fully diabetic.

"That was about the time I began taking the Diabetic Pack supplements. All seven of the subsequent blood test readings have been in the normal range. I attribute this success to your products as only minor variations were made in my eating and exercise practices."

From John Westover in Arizona

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The WSN Diabetic Pack is a medical food that is specifically formulated for the dietary management of diabetes.

See:  Diabetic Neuropathy  or the Diabetic Pack

Sunday, 7 March

Article on Why nutritional supplements work to handle health challenges.

Monday, 15 February

Do you know what the nerve damage is on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome 

Sunday, 31 January

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Sunday, 31 January

New page on Wailuku - Ratlung Worm - A parasite that can create meningitis and other havoc.  Its a problem in Hawaii

Monday, 7 December

A new subject that should be important to everyone - Magnesium.   It is a major nutrient.  Find out what problems are caused by too little magnesium.  Magnesium

Thursday, 26 October

Here is one way to find out the latest - go to our Newsletter Archive 

Saturday, 15 August 

Okay, so its been awhile since updated you on what is new.   I'll reform.   Here is the latest

Causes of Neuropathy - the Risk Factors

Feline Nutrition - maintain healthy blood sugar levels for your cat

Joint Pain

Dehydration

Pollution & Allergies - Natural Relief

Saturday, 23 May

New information on Chemo induced side effects.  Chemotherapy Induced Side Effects, Understanding what they are

Saturday, 9 May

We are currently getting more information about chemotherapy side effects, and we an article written about clinical trials talking about chemo brain.   This is a condition where a person undergoing chemotherapy treatment will report problems with their thinking.  

You can read the new article Chemo-Brain

Wednesday, 29 April

There has been a lot of changes, but we have also been busy catching up after the move.   We have some information on medications  that create Neuropathy

There is more information regarding Chemotherapy & Neuropathy.  We've been learning interesting facts about the why a the treatment for cancers create this condition.   This information makes it understandable why it is not always painful but sometimes affects the motor nerves which will effect your ability to walk and button things, etc. etc.  It all has to do with the breakdown of the myelin sheath - the coating of the nerve and we will be writing our findings up soon. 

Wednesday, 1 April

Hi, McVitamins now has a new phone - 818 252-1038.   The email is the same.  mcvitamins@aol.com 

Saturday, 28th March

McVitamins is moving to a new office and is changing the phone number.   The old number 818 552-2402 will work until the new number 818 252-1038 is in operation.

Monday, 23rd March

A new page on Fibromyalgia.  Read about what it is and what can be done Fibromyalgia

Thursday, 12th March

A new page having to do with Sinusitis is now available.  Read about Sinus Problems, inflammation of nasal sinuses

Thursday, 29 January

Have you read the Four Biggest Health Myths Exposed Articles, see them here,

Wednesday, 14 January

Sorry for the delay in blogging, but there was the Holidays and visits to family.

We have a new page on Gout and one on Grave's Disease/Hyperthyroidism

Sunday, 14 December 2008

We have a new page on Reflux, Heartburn and GERD for those who have too much acid and heartburn.  Suggestions to help and more to learn. 

Wednesday, 3 December 2008

And another page for a nagging problem.  See what we have to say about Bad Breath

Monday, 17 November

We have a new page on Kidney Stones.    Here is a page with the ingredients for different supplements. - Ingredients

Sunday, 2 November

Have you ever had a hard time with describing the pain that you feel to your doctor, or even to someone who should understand.   There is a pain scale designed by Andrea Mankoski, (c)1995, which is a big scale. You can fine it at Pain Scale.   Hope this helps. 

Sunday, 19 October

We now have a Search this Site feature - as you can see above.  It is found on most pages, so you can search whenever you want. 

Saturday, 5 October

There is a new page of a painful type of injury called Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RDS)

Saturday, 4 October

We now have a page about Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and what you can do about it,  and an addition to the PMS page in a new remedy that works well to handle the PMS pain.  

Sunday, 21 September

There is a new page on a subject many do not know, but which 6-10% of women suffer from.  Its called PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  We tell you what it is and what causes it, and of course, what you can do about it. 

Friday, 5 September

There is a new page on Hormones

Saturday, 30 August 2008

There is some information on Anemia, and some relief for bladder problems for men  and some relief for  women   

Sunday, 17 August 2008 

There is new information about PMS - and some relief.

Saturday, 9 August 2008 - News Story

Bernie Mac another casualty of conventional medicine?  

Saturday, 26 July 2008

We have a new page on heavy metals and some solutions.  There are changes on the Caffeine, Coffee and MSG pages.  There is a new page started on Restless Leg Syndrome.  Look for more on these, we've just begun

Sunday, 20 July 2008

There is more information on Healthy Heart, Adrenal Exhaustion and Life without a Gallbladder.  

We also want to know what health condition you have and what you are doing about it.   Please email McVitamins, so we can bring you the information you need. 

Thursday, 17 July 2008

There is new information with a new subject Thyroid and Trans Fats as well as a great supplement to help support the thyroid gland and the Heart. 

Saturday, 12 July 2008

We are currently working on what to do if you don't have a gallbladder - Life without a Gallbladder - its different.   

This research also leads into a possibility of the cause of psoriasis and what to do about it.   There is information on the Psoriasis page. 

Friday, 11 July 2008

Welcome to our new Blog.   Since McVitamins has many readers who return to our site, we thought we'd start a blog so that we could tell you what is new without your having to search through the site.

We've posted several articles this week which you may or may not have seen. 

Please bookmark this page, so you can come back and find out what is new.

Friday, 11 July 2008

How Niacin Lowers Cholesterol

It has been known for years that increased levels of niacin in the blood stream is a very effective way of reducing cholesterol levels without the need of additional drugs. Numerous medical and university studies have shown that niacin lowers overall cholesterol levels.

These studies show that niacin reduces the bad cholesterol (LDL) by 10-20%, reduces triglycerides (fat in the blood) by 20-50% and raises the good cholesterol (HDL) by 15 to 35%. 

Niacin accomplishes these changes naturally in the following ways:

1)      It reduces the breakdown of fat from fat cells which is the source of raw material used by the liver to create excess triglyceriedes.

2)      It inhibits the liver from converting sugar to triglycerides.

3)      It inhibits the liver from creating the building blocks of the bad cholesterol (VLDL) and thus as a result the bad cholesterol drops naturally.

4)      Virtually every study done on niacin has shown it to increase good cholesterol and which then picks up the excess bad cholesterol in your blood and takes it back to your liver for disposal.   The higher the good cholesterol, the less bad cholesterol you’ll have in your blood.

In a study called the “Coronary Drug Project” which ran for 6 years and included 3908 patients to study the effects of niacin besides lowering both triglycerides and cholesterol levels there were other astonishing results:

The study found that the use of niacin led to a 14% reduction in non fatal heart attack, a 26% reduction in damage to blood vessels in the brain (stroke or blockage) and a 47% reduction in the need for coronary artery bypass surgery.

Unfortunately, the use of niacin to bring down cholesterol levels never became popular due to the high amounts of niacin needed, which created side effects due to “niacin flush”. (Niacin cannot be confused with niacin aide or nictoinamide which does not cause flushing and does not lower cholesterol levels).

For more information about niacin and lowering cholesterol, go to www.mcvitamins.com/cholesterol.htm

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Neuropathy, why the pain, the tingling and the numbness?

Neuropathy has many symptoms.   It may start with a tingling feeling and end up with numbness.   It can be a pricking, or burning sensation, loss of reflexes and muscle shrinkage, abnormal sensations, or sensitivity to touch.  Its worse symptom is pain, sometimes so excruciating that a person would amputate rather then continue the pain.  

It is called many names such as paresthesia, neuritis, neuralgia, dysesthensia, hypoesthesia, hypesthesia, hypalgesia, hypealgesia and hyperesthesia due to its many different kinds of symptoms. 

But, what underlies all these symptoms?

They are created by a specific type of nerve damage. This nerve damage can come from too much sugar in the blood (the reason it is a side effect of diabetes). It can be caused by exposure to chemicals such as cancer treatments, poisons, alcoholism, or a side effect of some medications.   It can be the result of kidney or liver failure, infectious disease or nutritional deficiencies especially B vitamins.   The reasons are many; the damage they produce is the same.

What creates the problem is damage done to the outer lining of the nerve cell.   Cells have coverings much like an electrical wire has an insulation of plastic.  Have you ever seen a wire whose insulation is damaged – the electrical current doesn’t flow correctly. It can send electricity out from the area where it is damaged, it can stop the flow of electricity or it can damage what its supposed to be supplying electricity to.

A damaged nerve covering does the same thing.  It can send out “sparks” that cause tingling, it can stop the flow resulting in numbness.  It can create feelings of hot or cold or a sensitivity due to crossed signals.  It can definitely cause pain especially as the damage gets worse.

The idea is to fix this outer covering.  This is called the myelin sheath.  What is needed is specific B vitamins.  The only question is how to get these B vitamins in sufficient amounts so that the body can actually repair the damage.   Isolated B vitamins that are sold at the health food stores or local drug stores get washed out of the system too quickly to fix the damage.  It would be hard to take enough of this type of nutrients to make a difference.  You can’t get it from vitamins made in a laboratory.

What is needed is a whole food supplement with methylcobalamine and benfotiamine and other B vitamins that the body can use to repair the cells.  That is one of the functions of the body, to repair cells.  But it does need specific nutrients to do its job.  

Nutrients are what a body runs on.   A car runs on gas.  If you drive the car down the road, it uses up a steady amount of that gas.  If you take that same car and speed down the freeway, you will use up a lot of gas.   When you take a body “out on the freeway”, or put it under physical stress, it uses up a lot more nutrients.  Thus, getting the right supplements in the right amount is important.

Just as a car won’t drive without giving it gas.  A body can’t repair itself (or function correctly) without the proper nutrients it needs to “drive”. In the case of neuropathy, it needs these B vitamins.

Neuropathy can be a side effect of many things.   Although most often it is caused by too much sugar in the blood - Diabetes - there are many factors.

Chemotherapy and some drugs have neuropathy as a side effect and it can be caused by surgery damaging the nerves - there are others.

Wednesday, 9 July 2008

What are nutritional deficiencies and what do they do to your health?

A deficiency is basically a nutrient that your body does not have enough of to function properly.  

What if you forgot to put enough oil in you car?   Despite the fact that it was getting the air, gas, functioning spark plugs and good combustion, the car wouldn’t work properly.  Sure the piston would go up and down and the car would move forward – just like normal.  But soon the engine might run a little hot.  Down in the engine different things might start happening.  The rings around the piston that stopped oil from getting up into the combustion area might be giving way.  The normal straight camshaft might start to bend a little.   The engine just won’t work right. Perhaps the car will need a small repair, or maybe a major overhaul – or ignored the engine will just seize up and “die”. 

It’s the same with your body – except that you can’t just buy another engine and repairs made to a damaged body might not put things back together again.

Let’s look at some of the many varied things that can happen when you don’t put the needed nutrients into the body, and wind up with a deficiency.

Gingivitis is created when plague (sticky deposits of bacteria, mucus and food particles) adheres to the teeth, hardens and irritates the gum. The accumulation causes the gums to become infected and swollen. As the gums swell, pockets form between the gums and the teeth and act as a trap for more plague.  Irritated gums bleed and eventually start to recede.

This irritation can be fought by introducing Vitamin C, which fights the formation of plaque.  Now gingivitis, untreated, can progress to periodontal disease, which means loose teeth and false teeth.   Seems like it would be easier just to get enough C.   C would have fought the formation of plaque to begin with.

Does that sound too easy?  Remember in the fast food lifestyle that we live in, we need a Vitamin C to fight the many problems in that lifestyle – processed foods, polluted air, etc.  You need enough so that your gums get enough.  

Vitamin B12 comes from meat, eggs, fish and milk, but not everyone eats these and they do not eat enough to fight the depletion that happens from day to day living.   Alcohol, coffee, tobacco to name a few can also deplete the body of vitamin B12.

What happens when you have a deficiency of Vitamin B12?  It can bring about nerve degeneration.  Vitamin B12 supports the sheathing that protects nerve cells. Damage to the nerve sheathing can produce numbness, tingling and the pain. It’s called neuropathy.  Neuropathy can be a side effect of cancer treatments, certain medications, toxins, diabetes, and many other things.    And the funny part about it is that all reasons one can get neuropathy could have been prevented in the first place with the proper nutrients.   

We have all heard the problems from someone smoking, but even if you smoke, you can still take vitamins to compensate for the depletion of vitamins that it causes. 

There are a lot of problems that deficiency causes.  One of the reasons for the website www.mcvitamins.com is to help you understand those deficiencies and allow you to fix nutritional deficiencies and build good health. 

Remember when you build good health, disease tends to fade away.

Monday, 7 July 2008

Health Myths and Legends – Issue #1 - Are your vitamins doing you any good?  by Chris Daino

There are many myths and misconceptions that have been floating around for years and years.   People unknowingly spread this false information because they’ve heard others saying the same thing.   They have heard it in commercials and in other advertisements. It really get confusing because sometimes the so-called authorities are the ones spreading these untruths.   McVitamins is issuing a health issue “Health Myths and Legends” to help you understand.

Let’s clean up the myths.  

Myth #1 – Synthetic Vitamins will make you healthy

In an effort to protect themselves and their families from frightening and serious health problems, people are changing their diets and are taking herbs and supplements.  Why do they need vitamin supplements?  Due to the depletion and demineralization of topsoil, the contaminations of produce from pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, the over processing, enriching and preservation – foods just don’t have the same nutritional value they once had.  To get the same amount of iron that was available to Popeye in one can of spinach, today he would have to consume 65 cans.    An orange that once contained 50 mg of natural Vitamin C complex in 1950, now contains 5 mg.

We’ve all have gotten used to reading literature proclaiming the benefits of vitamins, deciding what is wrong with us and heading to the health food store to buy what we’ve decided we need   We often end up buying all kinds of supplements - but are we any healthier?   People are still fatigued, still overweight, still fighting the cholesterol battle, etc. etc. etc.

The body runs on vitamins, minerals, nutrients and oxygen just like your car runs on gas, water and oxygen.  But what happens if you put the wrong gas, or worse some other liquid, into your car?  Not only will it not work, it may damage the engine.  The same thing can happen when you put the wrong vitamins in your body.

We can get healthier if we understand what most vitamins today really are – they’re synthetic.  Let’s talk about synthetic vitamins

What are synthetic vitamins made of?   Let’s define some words:

Natural:  These are vitamins not tapered with and are the way they are in nature, not tapered with in any way that might change their molecular structure or biochemical actions.   This can also be called whole food supplements.

Crystalline – these are vitamins originally from food but treated with heat, caustic, high-powered solvents (such a s benzene or toluene) chemicals, and distillations to reduce them to a specific vitamin.

Synthetic – These are vitamins made in a laboratory that are chemically reconstructed versions of the crystalline vitamins from other known sources. Thiamine mononitrate (a synthetic vitamin labeled as B1), is made from coal.  It’s not “organic” just because it has carbon in its molecular structure.

One of the most perilous deceptions is the passing off of these phony, synthetic vitamins and saying that the body does not know the difference.   In the long run, we will compound our health problems by taking them.

Keep in mind that synthetic vitamins are not the vitamin available in foods, but synthesized (made in a laboratory) fractions (parts) of a vitamin complex, The analogy here is essentially the same as an automobile salesman handing you a wheel from a car and telling you the wheel is an automobile. 

In an example we look at vitamin C.  You can buy “vitamin C” that is called
”Ascorbic Acid”.  Ascorbic acid is only one small part of the vitamin C complex.  Vitamin C has enzymes, co-enzymes, antioxidants, trace elements, activators, and other unknown factors that enable the vitamin to go into the biochemical operation.  

In turn, the human physiology cannot properly utilize these synthetic fractions in the way that natural complexes work in the body and are essential to tissue repair and the sustenance of life.   

When a person starts taking a fraction of a vitamin – and has sufficient reserves in his body of all the other components of the vitamin to recombine and process, the person may experience some improvement for a time.  However when those reserves are drained, the vitamin will no longer benefit the person.  Thus, a person may feel an increase in energy for a short period of time, but if taken for an extended period of time, the effects will reverse.

When vitamins were first discovered, they were discovered in foods.  When foods were studied a lot was learned.  Studies that show that vitamins work use a food source nutrient.  In studies showing that vitamins don’t work, a synthetic was always used. 

Additionally, the body actually has to recognize what you are putting into your body as food.   Like the finicky cat, that looks at some new food offered it and says “what is that?”  You’re body does the same thing.  It doesn’t recognize the synthetic vitamins and often just sends it right back out of the body.

A synthetic vitamin fraction can only be utilized for a drug or pharmacological effect.   The effect of a drug is palliative - meaning a making or covering over of symptoms - it isn't curative.  The disease process remains unchanged or progressively gets worse for lack of proper attention.  

What is needed is vitamins that come from whole food, which comes along with all the co-factors present when you eat a food. 

Tissue and cell repair, or replacement, require the following to restore the approximately 24 billion cells that break down each day in the human body.   

·        A constant, uninterrupted nerve impulse supply

·        A constant, uninterrupted blood supply

·        All of the VITAMINS in a natural, complex form.

·        All of the minerals in an organic form in most instances

·        All of the trace elements essential to metabolism

·        All of the enzymes, coenzymes, and apoenzymes

·        All of the 22 or more amino acids from protein hydrolysis

·        A discontinuance of organic or inorganic poisons either inhaled or ingested in bad air, bad food and/or bad water.

This doesn’t happen using fractionated vitamins.

What is a natural vitamin or supplement?   It is a whole food supplement, made from food, not made in the laboratory.  

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