Ladd McNamara, M.D discusses the future of medicine both as it relates to health, supplementation, and how health professionals are finding new ways to increase income in an ever evolving world!

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Should You Take Vitamins & Supplements During Chemo or Radiation Therapy?

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Comments Posted on Mar 17, 2012 Last Updated Mar 17, 2012 Posted by Ladd McNamara, M.D.
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Many people being treated for cancer are confused when their doctors tell them to stop taking their vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. What should you do?

It is long been tradition, based upon what I call medical myth, for doctors to tell patients to stop taking nutritional supplements (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids) while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. I understand why it became tradition, but the medical evidence points to the contrary. Not only do nutritional supplements NOT interfere of chemo or radiation therapy, even better, antioxidants appear to actually help kill cancer cells, as well as prevent damage to normal cells by these toxic treatments.

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Can Nutritional Supplements, Including Lithium Orotate Help Autism?

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Comments Posted on Mar 15, 2012 Last Updated Apr 16, 2012 Posted by Ladd McNamara, M.D.
Supplement Considerations for Autism and More

Diet, nutritional supplements, including lithium orotate, all make a difference with Autism, Sleep Disorders, and Depression. What have you tried?

Unfortunately, more parents than ever know the pain and frustration of trying to help an autistic child. Drugs are not always the best answer. Listed here are some basic natural, non-toxic supplements you can try that may actually make a difference.

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Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Testing

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Comments Posted on Mar 04, 2012 Last Updated May 03, 2013 Posted by Ladd McNamara, M.D.
Oxidized LDL Cholesterol and Foam Cells

Understand the Importance of Testing Your Oxidized LDL, and Especially Your Oxidized LDL-to-HDL Cholesterol Ratio!

Most people have their Lipid Panel blood work done on a semi-routine basis and feel that if their LDL cholesterol is low that they are not at risk for heart disease, stroke, or atherosclerosis.  This is a false assumption.  Here’s what you need to know!

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