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- The Back to Basics Wellness Plan
- Nutritional Background for Back to Basics Wellness Plan
- Blood Sugar Regulation Program
- Our Amazing Body
- Organic Vs Commercial - Is Organic Really Better?
- Rutgers University Study Comparing Organic Versus Commercially Grown Foods
- Guide to Vitamins
- Guide to Minerals
- Drugs that "Gobble" Vitamins
- A Risk We Cannot Ignore
- 10 Cancer Panel Recommendations
- Invisible Toxins Inside Your Home
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- What is Oriental medicine?
- What is acupuncture?
- Why choose acupuncture?
- How does acupuncture work scientifically?
- What are the health benefits of acupuncture?
- Which conditions respond to acupuncture?
- What are acupuncture needles like?
- What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
- Are there any side effects from using Chinese herbs?
- Are herbal medicines safe?
- How are Chinese herbs different than Western herbs?
- Is acupuncture covered by medical insurance?
- Is acupuncture covered by Workers' Compensation?
- Is acupuncture covered under personal injury claims?
- Is acupuncture effective for women's health issues?
- Can Oriental medicine be used to treat children's illnesses?
- Is acupuncture effective for sports, work and auto injuries?
- How effective is acupuncture for headaches, neck and back pain?
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Drugs that "Gobble" Vitamins
| Type of Drug | Examples - Name Brands | Nutritions Depleted |
| Antacids | Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac | Vitamin B-12, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, iron, zinc |
| Prevacid, Prilosec | Vitamin B-12 | |
| Antibiotics | Amoxicillin, Erthromycin, Penicillin, Tetracycline | "Friendly"/beneficial intestinal bacteria |
| Antidepressants | Adapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Tofranil | Vitamin B-2, coenzyme Q-10 |
| Antidiabetic Drugs | Dymelor, Micronase, Tolinase | Coenzyme Q-10 |
| Glocophage | Vitamin B-12 | |
| Anti-inflammatories | Aspirin | Vitamin C, folic acid, iron, potassium |
| Advil, Aleve, Dolobid, Feldene, Indocin, Motrin, Nalfon, Naprosyn, Orudis, Relafen, Voltaren | Folic Acid | |
| Betamethasone, Budesonide, Cortisone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisoline, Prednisoline, Prednisone | Vitamin C, vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc | |
| Blood pressure lowering drugs | Apresoline | Vitamin B-6, coenzyme Q-10 |
| Mumex, Edecrin, Lasix | Vitamin B-1, vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc | |
| Aquatensen, Lozol, Zaroxolyn | Coenzyme Q-10, magnesium, potassium, zinc | |
| Dyrenium | Folic acid, calcium, zinc | |
| Blocadren, Cartrol, Corgaurd, Inderal, Kerlone, Lopressor, Normodyne, Sectral, Tenormin, Viskin | Coenzyme Q-10 | |
| Cholesterol lowering drugs | Baycol, Lescol, Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor | Coenzyme Q-10 |
| Colestid, Questran | Vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, iron | |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) | Evista, Prempro, Premarin, Estratab | Vitamin B-2, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc |
| Oral contraceptives | Estrastep, Norinyl, Ortho-Novem, Triphasil | Vitamin B-2, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc |
| Tranquilizers | Ormazine, Mellaril, Prolixin, Thorazine | Vitamin B-2, coenzyme Q-10 |
| Haldol | Coenzyme Q-10 |
Sources: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, by R. Pelton et al.; Physician's Desk Reference
Ready for a healthier you? Contact us today for more information on whole foods supplements and other nutritional advice and guidance:
| Office Location | Hours of Operation |
| Central San Diego Office 2852 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 Phone: 619.282.8068 Fax: 619.282.5966 |
Monday - 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| South Bay Office 4514 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902-1427 Phone: 619.470.4714 Fax: 619.470.3452 |
Monday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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