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Memo to Dr. Rosenfeld:
'FYI™' Means 'For Your Inflammation'
by Jordan Rubin, N.M.D.

I like Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. He's great. Here's a very mainstream doctor who, as an advisor to millions of Americans with his Saturday appearances on the Fox News network and as author of the new book Power to the Patient (Warner Books 2002), always gives very reliable information to consumers-often even advising on scientifically validated alternative remedies that consumers might otherwise not know about.

I enjoy reading Dr. Rosenfeld's books and respect him as a medical authority.

Now I know: you're thinking, hey, somewhere there's a but-and there is… So, when I sat down to enjoy my Sunday paper and began reading Dr. Rosenfeld's rheumatoid arthritis report in the April 21 issue of Parade Magazine, I eagerly anticipated his "take" on both mainstream drugs and some areas of complementary medicine. Alas, Dr. Rosenfeld dealt exclusively with mainstream drug treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, noting that prednisone and methotrexate "remain the most predictably useful drugs to date-and the safest." Though he mentioned their side effects (see sidebar), I don't think the good doctor adequately characterized these complications when he said "potential toxicity should not deter you from trying them, as long as you are monitored carefully by your doctor." Certainly, by now we have come to recognize that sometimes when it comes to drug therapy the "cure" can be worse than the disease itself.

I was disappointed because here was such a wonderful opportunity for this widely read health professional to take in the whole picture. I wish he had. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that lends itself so well to complementary medicine-that is, combining allopathic approaches with those that initiate the body's own healing response.

I wish I had been able to talk to the good doctor before the report came out. Even in a mainstream publication like Parade, it is time to walk, so to speak, on both feet, combining allopathic medicine with natural healing pathways.

The Whole Truth about Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies & Nothing But…
I want to tell consumers, as another national pundit (whom we all know) might put it, "the rest of the story."

I'm very happy to report preliminary results from university clinical trials have just come in and that they show without doubt the Garden of Life formula FYI™ (For Your Inflammation), which attacks inflammation in seven ways, is doing some great things for rheumatoid arthritis patients.

I'm not saying to use our formula exclusively to the exclusion of prescription medications or other nutritional formulas. I know many people who do just that with great results. But, I think, when we look closely at the side effects of prednisone and methotrexate-two mainstream treatments for rheumatoid arthritis patients-that anything we can do to reduce dependency on these medications or eliminate them altogether, while providing healing support, is a good thing.

The opportunity to truly help patients reduce their toxic load and get well-that's what we have in FYI™.

Clinical Results Support FYI™
Taken as a whole, it should not be surprising that in a recent clinical trial testing FYI™, 82 percent of the rheumatoid arthritis patients completing the study had a 60 percent or greater improvement in their condition, as measured by standard mobility evaluation tools. All patients experienced significant reductions in their C-reaction protein levels, indicating reduced inflammatory processes.

I can't tell you everything about the study-yet. That's because it has been accepted for publication this fall in the International Journal of Immunotherapy, and there is a press embargo until that time. But I am quite pleased with the results.

The Value of Complementary Medicine
One of the great things about complementary medicine is that it often performs most dramatically for the neediest patients. I'd certainly like to see Dr. Rosenfeld informed of complementary pathways to enhance the body's own healing response in cases of rheumatoid arthritis-because many of them work quite well.

In order for us to effectively help as many of the 2.1 million people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis as possible, I'd tell Dr. Rosenfeld that, quite apart from FYI™, he should investigate use of essential fats such as fish oils and borage oil. Certain herbs and spices such as Boswellia serrata, curcumin the main antioxidant in turmeric and yucca can also be beneficial for the joints. All have scientific and clinical validation-and, in fact, could be used together as a very powerful regimen. As a conscientious health professional, I know this is information he would welcome. I also realize that space limitations may have precluded him from covering complementary medicine. Come to think of it. Maybe I'll send him a copy of this article and he can do a follow-up report for Parade.

The Doctors' Prescription
Dosage-Based on early clinical research, the recommended dosage for FYI™ is two to three caplets per day for minor aches and pains. But clinical research has also shown for more severe bouts of inflammation, a higher dosage is required. For the more serious conditions, I recommend 12 caplets per day for 10-30 days followed by 6 caplets per day for 80 days. (I've used up to 30 caplets daily for severe sports injuries.) For some FYI™ works quickly, so you may feel relief within a few hours. For more stubborn cases, it may take up to 90 days or more to notice improvement. You can always increase your dosage until you do feel relief. FYI™ may be used with the other anti-inflammatory formulas frequently detailed in this magazine.

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I designed FYI™ to attack inflammation from all angles. Let's look at my approach and see if it makes sense.

Inhibition of COX-2 enzymes-We know that drugs that inhibit the COX-2 enzymes are highly effective pain relievers. Plant-based medicines can do the same job as these drugs but without toxicity, so I made sure our formula contained ginger, wild oregano and turmeric, all of which inhibit this inflammatory enzyme pathway.

Infections-Whether the culprit is fungi, bacteria, virus or mycoplasma, we have to deal with subclinical chronic infectious states because these are all too often invisible culprits in chronic immune dysfunction, which is really what we're talking about when we look at the underlying pathology of rheumatoid arthritis patients. These are not the kind of infections patients or doctors take note of easily. You'll need to get a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test, which your doctor can order. A high-normal to high reading means you probably have infectious agents in your tissues. Most of us can benefit by cleansing our tissues and purifying our blood. Wild oregano and bayberry bark are among nature's most potent antibacterial herbs. They're safe, and they work systemically. Turmeric and ginger, like many spices, also have antibacterial properties.

Joint integrity-I knew with any anti-inflammatory formula we would need to support the integrity of the joints, the cartilage and its moisture content, which influence our comfort/pain level. I went to France to source a type of Type II Collagen that would be derived from organically raised chickens and provide the body with collagen-stabilizing building blocks such as chondroitin sulfates and gelatin (just like chicken broth would if we consumed more soup stock). Such collagen also promotes adequate joint lubrication to lessen friction.

Help from the sea-And we needed to add back some of the key collagen-building amino acids, which I did with sea vegetables such as laminaria and ulva. Both are rich in collagen-building amino acids such as proline.

Reducing acidity-I added fermented alfalfa grass juice in FYI™ because it contains alkaline-forming minerals to help reduce overacidity, another influence on inflammation.

Normalizing immune function-Especially in rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system is overactive. It is attacking the body's own tissues. We need to restore balance. Our specially harvested cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) has an intuitive ability to harmonize the body's immune system. In many cases, the properly harvested cat's claw alone can do wonders for the immune system. The formula also includes plant phytosterols which are able to modulate immune function as well as lower elevated cortisol levels.

Enhanced enzymatic activity-Quite apart from needing enzymes for digestive purposes and avoiding allergy-triggering food proteins that can pass through the gastrointestinal tract, we also require enzymes in our bloodstream in order to properly cleanse the blood of toxic proteins that exacerbate the body's already overactive immune system. Systemic enzymes can also rid the body of the harmful auto antibodies known as circulating immune complexes (CIC's). This can all be accomplished with supplementation of systemic enzymes such as protease, amylase, cellulase, lipase, bromelain and papain.

Oxidative stress-In our everyday lives we are constantly bombarded with stress. What we eat, what we breath and the thoughts we think can all cause the release of destructive free radicals in the body. The free radicals can cause joint problems and inflammation and can contribute to immune system disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. FYI™ contains the Russian botanical Rhododendron caucasicum. Rhododendron caucasicum is very high in polyphenolic antioxidants. These polyphenols are similar to those found in green tea and red wine. Extracts from Rhododendron caucasicum that come from the young spring leaves of the plant are extremely bio-available. In fact, research has shown that the antioxidants contained in Rhododendron caucasicum are as much as three hundred percent more bioavailable than pine bark or grape seed extract.

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