Gill's Weblog http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog NaturallyWeise.com - Natural Food Products Shoppe Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:44:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en CHILDREN AND MEDICATION http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2008/06/26/children-and-medication/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2008/06/26/children-and-medication/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:37:22 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2008/06/26/children-and-medication/ I recently watched a documentary on television about children and medications that were prescribed for their ailments. In most of the cases, none of the children got better. As a matter of fact, over 80% of them had two to three side effects as well. I am appalled at the over usage of adult medication in our children. Unfortunately, there are small amounts of pediatric medications available for doctors to prescribe. I urge parents to investigate other treatments, i.e., non-medication treatments such as supplements from reliable sources and of course, better nutrition and eating habits.

According to a recent study published in Chest, the use of antibiotics in the first year of life is associated with an increased risk for asthma at age 7. Antibiotics destroy non only disease-causing microbes, but also those that are helpful to the developing immune system. At the end of the study, they found that the more frequent the antibiotic use, the higher the risk of asthma. Three to four courses of medicine conferred a 30 percent  and more than four courses of antibiotics increased the risk by almost 50 percent.

We must also consider the damage to vital organs at this young age. Most of us read about the side effects of the medications, but very few of us know or are even concerned about the nutrient depletion of the drug. In other words, what nutrients are medications taking out of my body? I personally consult and use several publications that give a list of the nutrients that are depleted when taking medications. In the case described here - antibiotics  - acidophilus, bifidus, and FOS are depleted. Please keep your children healthy and if they do have a sickness consider some safe alternative approach.

As always, I am committed your goood health.
Gill Weise, your pharmacist naturally.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2008/06/26/children-and-medication/feed/ GILL’S BREAKFAST http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/10/10/gills-breakfast/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/10/10/gills-breakfast/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:22:39 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/10/10/gills-breakfast/ Many of you have asked what I have for breakfast.  Since my wife is from England, it starts with one cup of English breakfast tea. nothing added.  One cereal bowl full of, 1 banana, 1 tablespoonful of blueberries, 3 tablespoonfuls of real oat meal, 2 tablespoonfuls of: flax meal, whey powder, lecithin, pumpkin seeds.  Then 7-10 almonds, 2 tablespoonfuls of honey with the honey comb and 1 teaspoonful of cinnamon.  I use warm water to mix it up and sometimes I may add a little of the English tea if there’s any left, Windy loves her tea!  I may change the fruit  during the week from kiwi to peaches, or any fresh berry or fruit that’s available.  I want variety! Then one to two ounces of Monavie.  Later, one to two cups of BLACK coffee and 4 to 8 ounces of water. I don’t take alot of vitamins and supplements.  Only the supplements that I need.  I’m a runner, so I need glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM.  I’ll talk to you about that subject at another time.  I want you to eat things, Real, Raw, and Right! Just so you know, I’ve been eating this same thing for at least 40 years.  Don’t ask me if it works! Tell me when you want to GET WITH IT!! Improving your Health is my total commitment. Gill Weise, Your Pharmacist, Naturally.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/10/10/gills-breakfast/feed/ Oral Chelation http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/08/20/oral-chelation/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/08/20/oral-chelation/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:33:45 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/08/20/oral-chelation/ Since life is in the blood, improved blood circulation improves your quality of life.  In order for your arteries to have longer life and more flexibility you must remove toxic metals, calcium plaque buildup and chloresterol deposits.  We developed an excellent oral chelation product that can help reduce plaque from all of your tissues, glands and major organs.  It will cleanse and strengthen the cells in your body and improve blood and oxygen delivery in your blood vessels-from the largest veins to the tiniest capillaries. We have customers routinely report that cholesterol and blood pressure have been reduced, improved vision, reduction of diabetic medication, and many other symptoms that come with aging.  This powerful blend of chelating agents, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and vitamin-rich foods extract and dissolve plaque and heavy metals in your arteries. All of this metabolic debris is flushed out of your body through the kidneys.  This is a sale, low cost, 30 day oral product that anyone can do. I am interested in improving your health.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/08/20/oral-chelation/feed/ Antioxidents http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/06/13/antioxidents/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/06/13/antioxidents/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:44:38 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/06/13/antioxidents/ Antioxidants exist in your body and support your body in many different ways. Without them we become toxic. The free radicals cause havoc in our overall health. One product has emerged into the market place that will reduce or halt this process; a nutritional drink containing acai berry.

This nutritional drink is combined with 19 other fruits however the crown jewel in this drink is the Acai berry. For those of you who are not familiar with acai berry, this product has the highest antioxidant rating. Dr. Nicholas Perricone quotes “The acai berry is one of the most nutricious and powerful foods in the world, nature’s perfect energy fruit.”

As a runner I am searching for the product with the highest ORAC value (oxidative reduction absorption capacity). When I train I increase red blood cells which deliver oxygen to the muscle cells. These changes help make aerobic energy production more efficient. Aerobic energy production is the exclusive responsibility of the mitrochondria. With out the mitrocondria, the breakdown of fuels in the body and production of the ATP (adenosine triphosphate) depends on the action of protein molecules called enzymes. This acai berry drink is a “live” fruit drink contains these enzymes. Regular exercise increases the number of enzymes in the mitrocondria, allowing a faster conversion of nutrient fuels (carbs, fats, proteins, oxygen) into ATP. Your body burns these fuels to generate energy in the form of ATP for muscle contraction. ATP is the primary source of energy for ALL living cells.

Personal testimony - This nutritional drink containing acai berry has helped increase my running efficiency and my endurance. I have personally measured my performance over 37 years and this year I have reduced my 15K running time by 3 minutes and reduced “running pain” by 80%. As a pharmacy consultant I am experimenting positive results in my patients, i.e., reducing medications, decreasing pain and improving overall health.

Please call, come into the store or drop me a line if you would like more information on this product or any other health concern.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2007/06/13/antioxidents/feed/ THYROID CARE http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/12/17/thyroid-care/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/12/17/thyroid-care/#comments Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:01:47 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/12/17/thyroid-care/ In 1924, iodine was added to common table salt to eliminate the problem of iodine deficiency.  It is a fact that more and more people are experiencing thyroid diseases.  Iodized table salt after being processed contains some aluminum and chemical residues. Sodium chloride (table salt) is a chemical comound made of sodium and chlorine. Chlorine competes directly with iodine for the iodine receptors in your thyroid and for that matter, throught-out the body. Iodine belongs to a class of elements known as “halogens”, which are all salt-like compounds.  Other halogens are bromine (bromide) and fluorine (floride). Floride taken internally has been associated with thyroid disorders for a long time and some researchers say that it is a cause of thyroid cancer and iodine deficiency. Did you know that chlorine is added to many  products that we consume daily? It is used in Sucralose (Splenda TM) as one example. We could go on and on about the uses of these elements.  I often am reminded of my years in pharmacy school when we were trying to memorize our work.  One of my favorites was the rhyme that we used for these “halogens”.  It goes something like this.  Chlorate he ate, chloride he died.  Bromate he ate bromide he died.  Fluorate he ate, flouride he died. So, when I buy some products made in the USA, I ALWAYS read the list of ingredients to see if I can spot the toxic (poison) ingredients.  I really try to keep my organs as free as possible of any and all toxins, especially my thyroid. We have numerous natural products to help improve your thyroid. Visit with me some time and I’ll try to help you with any of your health issues.  Happy Holidays and I wish you good health in the New Year!! As always, I am trying to improve your health, my total commitment.  Gill Weise, Pharmacist/Consultant, Naturally.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/12/17/thyroid-care/feed/ Nutrient Depletion From “Drugs” http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/24/nutrient-depletion-from-drugs/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/24/nutrient-depletion-from-drugs/#comments Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:17:27 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/24/nutrient-depletion-from-drugs/ This is one of my favorite subjects.  This depletion of nutrients is something I learned first hand from my running program. All of us “runners” know we have to hydrate.  That’s right, but too much water can also be dangerous.  When running long distances it is good to use water to hydrate before the run but during the run I will usually use an “electrolyte” bar or drink to replenish what I took out of my body…sodium and potassium.  We have learned a great deal in the last few years after some world class athletes have died from drinking too much water.  What do think happens to your body when you put in Drugs?  Because they are mostly toxic chemicals in my “God” body they interfere with the necessary nutrients that I need and are “wasted”.  How do you know which one’s are being depleted?  Ask your pharmacist.  There is a book that has many of these listed but generally we don’t know what to do to replace CoQ-10  for instance, that is lost when you take cholesterol lowering  drugs.  In general, medicine and pharmacy say, “Well, we can’t use anything from a natural source or health food store because it is not FDA approved.” I suggest that we start taking a look at some of these depletions and see if we can improve our overal health by replenishing those nutrients. This is a no brainer!!! Improving your health my total commitment!!Gill Weise, Consultant Pharmacist Naturally

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/24/nutrient-depletion-from-drugs/feed/ MARATHONS http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/20/marathons/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/20/marathons/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:29:31 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/20/marathons/ I ran my first MARATHON around 1980.  It was the New York Marathon and I had to send my application to beat a deadline. I was so anxious! I made it! It was the thrill of a life time.  I had never ever experienced such physical, spiritual and mental emotion. I was well prepared and knew I could do it.  The race was more than I had ever expected.  Listening to the crowds along the street, the ovations, the well wishers, the hand slappers and all the support teams.  I was also listening to my body with every step and I learned more about myself in that 3 hours and 1/2. Now, it’s 26 years later, 13 marathons have been completed.  Yes, I ran all of them.  Plus, I’ve run every River Run Jacksonville for 29 years. That is a Nationally recognized race, 15 K.  But, all that is OK.  The most important thing that I have is my health.  At 72, I practice what I preach.  The diet, the exercise, and the mental energy must be balanced.  Oh, I thank God every day that I have enough commitment, courage, and will power to keep going.  The road is not easy but what are the alternatives.  As a pharmacist (Past President of the American College of Apothecaries) I am ashamed of what has happened to us.  We are resposible for your health in one way or another and we are not doing a very good job.  Statistics say that more than 185,000 people die needlessly from mistakes that pharmacists make.  Ladies and gentlemen, may I tell you that for all of the drugs that are prescribed there is an alternative available.  No, I am not saying discontinue your medications.  I am saying, find out a way to reduce the amount your taking and increase the amount of nutrients.  It’s a HUGH issue and it takes alot of education.  Try to make a difference in your life today!  Here’s good health to you.  Improving your health, my total commitment.  Gill Weise, Consultant Pharmacist, Naturally.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/20/marathons/feed/ Exercise is MANDATORY http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/02/exercise-is-mandatory/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/02/exercise-is-mandatory/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:57:09 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/02/exercise-is-mandatory/ During a morning workout at the gym, we were discussing the reason(s) why people won’t work out or do some type of formal exercise or as I say “Gill Time”.  I need time for myself to rid my body of the “stress” of day to day activity.  What better way to do that than just have some time for yourself.  Whatever exercise is your “bag”, why not do it daily?  Perhaps you have a program that is to hard to reach.  Step back and consider the fact that if you did “something” every day for lets say 3-5 minutes. Consistently!  Then make sure you do it.  Can’t raise your arm, your leg or even your fingers? Then try a 5 minute breathing exercise.  I’m saying, DO SOMETHING!  And then stick with it.  Make a committment!  I did exactly that 46 years ago and I haven’t stopped.  Now at 72, not quite as fast, but more fit than ever before, I make that daily committment that I will start again tomorrow.  Talk to me.  Come by to see us.  I am doing this, not as a fad, but as life style. I will SHOW you how to do this.  As always, I am dedicated to improving your health, MY TOTAL COMMITTMENT! Gill Weise, Pharmacist, Naturally

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/11/02/exercise-is-mandatory/feed/ Blood Pressure http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/10/25/blood-pressure/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/10/25/blood-pressure/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:38:13 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/10/25/blood-pressure/ Most of us must realize that high blood pressure can be reduced by taking prescription drugs.  Most of us may not know that an alternative approach is right under your nose. Drinking more pure water, avoiding saturated and trans fats, skipping salt and avoiding refined or synthetic sugars are some things that should be strictly adhered to. Other alternatives that may not be so obvious are some natural things that are readily available. These are the items that we should do daily but we don’t consider them as a part of the daily plan because they are not part of the standard American diet. I include: garlic, ginger, onion, cayenne, tomato, celery, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar into my daily requirements. There’s an additional list that we will discuss another time but if you start doing this today you will see a difference.  Now before you say you can’t let me remind you that all of my programs are achieveable.  So, start slow and by that I mean consume any amount every day. Get started! Visit with me some time if you want to reduce the amount of medications that you are taking. That means less side effects, our goal. We will work with you and your physician when we do this.  As always, EXERCISE is mandatory every day. Again, start slow but do it!! Improving your health, my total commitment. Gill Weise, Your Consultant Pharmacist,Naturally.

]]> http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/10/25/blood-pressure/feed/ Cancer Battle Plan http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/09/21/cancer-battle-plan/ http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/09/21/cancer-battle-plan/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:53:48 +0000 Gill The Pill http://www.naturallyweise.com/blog/2006/09/21/cancer-battle-plan/ Increase your fatty acids! There are some interesting new studies that show a 22% decrease in tumor cell growth when fish or flaxseed oil are included in the daily diet. The same study showed a 77% (PSA) protein-specific antigen decrease in the prostate. The problem I see is that we are afraid to eat fish and seafood because of contamination with mercury. There are numerous places that have organic/wild seafood and fish. I am not to concerned about the mercury as much as I am about the lack of oil to cause other negative health issues. But I confident about the fact that “real” fish, seafood and seeds, yes seeds not ground up, roasted, salted and processed are what we need…daily. Get with it! I eat flaxseeds and fish every day of my life and the benefit is evident. Visit our store for some real fish and a big variety of seeds. There are so many items that are used in the cancer battle plan that we overlook. We have them and we will do our research to get more and keep you up to date.

Good Health To You!

Gill Weise, Natural Pharmacist.

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