Comments for Kerry D Friesen, M.D. http://www.lipids4life.com Prevention Is Better Than Cure! Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:44:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Kerry D Friesen, M.D.http://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Kerry D Friesen, M.D. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:44:03 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-174 Hey, Margaret. Think leg extensions, stretching, alternating ice and heat, to help your knee get better. The negative MRI report is a good sign. Also, there are natural anti-inflammatory supplements that you can take daily to accelerate the healing process. Consider this as well; check your walking shoes. Change them if there is excessive wear. Walk a different route. Inclines, declines and street slants can exacerbate joint problems. BTW: It's the sugar in the ordinary chocolate that gives the "jump start." Give it up! You don't need it :) Hey, Margaret.
Think leg extensions, stretching, alternating ice and heat, to help your knee get better. The negative MRI report is a good sign. Also, there are natural anti-inflammatory supplements that you can take daily to accelerate the healing process.
Consider this as well; check your walking shoes. Change them if there is excessive wear. Walk a different route. Inclines, declines and street slants can exacerbate joint problems.
BTW: It’s the sugar in the ordinary chocolate that gives the “jump start.” Give it up! You don’t need it :)

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Margaret Joneshttp://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Margaret Jones Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:08:42 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-173 Hi Doc, I'm one of your patients. I began to have knee problems around Thanksgiving 2010. The Sports Med doctor drained the clear fluid off my knee, gave me a cortisone shot, moibic pills, and put me in a knee brace. Six weeks later it felt better and swelling was gone. However, as soon as I started exercising again the swelling and pain returned. The x-ray showed only mild arthritis and the MIR showed nothing. I'm having the reports sent to you and will come see you. Until then, what should I be taking or doing? I am able to do water aerobics which helps with the knee but isn't enough exercise to keep all depression away. Margaret P.S. I will try to give up all sugar products today. Ugh. I use chocolate to jump start my energy. No, it’s not the really great dark chocolate, but it is the dark chocolate M & Ms. Ok so that's not really good at all, is it. :-) Hi Doc,
I’m one of your patients. I began to have knee problems around Thanksgiving 2010. The Sports Med doctor drained the clear fluid off my knee, gave me a cortisone shot, moibic pills, and put me in a knee brace. Six weeks later it felt better and swelling was gone. However, as soon as I started exercising again the swelling and pain returned. The x-ray showed only mild arthritis and the MIR showed nothing. I’m having the reports sent to you and will come see you.
Until then, what should I be taking or doing? I am able to do water aerobics which helps with the knee but isn’t enough exercise to keep all depression away.
Margaret
P.S. I will try to give up all sugar products today. Ugh. I use chocolate to jump start my energy. No, it’s not the really great dark chocolate, but it is the dark chocolate M & Ms. Ok so that’s not really good at all, is it. :-)

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Kerry D Friesen, M.D.http://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Kerry D Friesen, M.D. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:39:27 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-172 Hi, Joe. Restless leg syndrome can be difficult to treat. Try increasing the amount of Neuro•Mend and start a stretching program. Also, consider adding Magnesium chelate at bedtime: 400 mg, two tablets. I hope that helps! Hi, Joe. Restless leg syndrome can be difficult to treat. Try increasing the amount of Neuro•Mend and start a stretching program. Also, consider adding Magnesium chelate at bedtime: 400 mg, two tablets. I hope that helps!

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Kerry D Friesen, M.D.http://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Kerry D Friesen, M.D. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:37:36 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-171 Great question. Most doctors agree that the second (diastolic) number is less of a concern for most people. Given that, your top number is only 130 mm/Hg and although not completely normal, is in the range that can respond to non-drug therapies. If your heart rate is 100 or above, it may represent the need for more exercise. Without exercise, cardiovascular deconditioning occurs. See your doctor and start a gradual exercise program. Avoid salt and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. If you smoke quit and most importantly, regualte stress in your life whenever possible. I hope that helps! Great question. Most doctors agree that the second (diastolic) number is less of a concern for most people. Given that, your top number is only 130 mm/Hg and although not completely normal, is in the range that can respond to non-drug therapies. If your heart rate is 100 or above, it may represent the need for more exercise. Without exercise, cardiovascular deconditioning occurs. See your doctor and start a gradual exercise program. Avoid salt and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. If you smoke quit and most importantly, regualte stress in your life whenever possible. I hope that helps!

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Jillhttp://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Jill Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:35:20 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-170 Dr. Friesen, I have watched my blood pressure slowly move up to about 130/94. Should I be concerned about that? Nurses use to comment on how incredibly low it was. But what has recently alarmed me is that my heart rate on my home machine is usually above 100. I am 55 years old. I am the only member of my family of origin that is not being treated for high blood pressure. I have watched my blood pressure from time to time, but never really though about my heart rate. Dr. Friesen, I have watched my blood pressure slowly move up to about 130/94. Should I be concerned about that? Nurses use to comment on how incredibly low it was. But what has recently alarmed me is that my heart rate on my home machine is usually above 100. I am 55 years old. I am the only member of my family of origin that is not being treated for high blood pressure. I have watched my blood pressure from time to time, but never really though about my heart rate.

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Joe Huebscherhttp://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Joe Huebscher Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:26:06 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-168 What do you suggest for "restless legs"? I have had it for about 35 years. I have just completed about 5 months of therapy with a chiropractor. Also, I have been taking Nero-Mend for about 2 weeks. So far nothing has helped except Requip which allows me to sleep at night. I am looking for something "natural" rather than medicine.Joe Huebscher What do you suggest for “restless legs”? I have had it for about 35 years. I have just completed about 5 months of therapy with a chiropractor. Also, I have been taking Nero-Mend for about 2 weeks. So far nothing has helped except Requip which allows me to sleep at night. I am looking for something “natural” rather than medicine.

Joe Huebscher

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Kerry D Friesen, M.D.http://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Kerry D Friesen, M.D. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:58:56 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-166 Hi, Julie. Your symptoms are consistent with the neurotransmitters lacking in the online questionnaire you answered. Congratulations first of all for taking control of your health. The negative effects of trauma—even severe trauma, can be reversed. Settle for nothing less than being completely well. Your goal should be, 100% panic attack and anxiety free. Eliminating the panic attacks starts with the realization that, while you may feel you might die, you will not. Instead of ignoring or trying to distract yourself during a panic attack, embrace it, examine it, look closely at it, feel the feeling—and when you do, it will vanish. YOU have the power to dispel the anxiety. Fear is the mind killer. Face the fear and it will go away. I assure you, no harm will come to you. NOT facing it, just escalates the feeling of helplessness. You are not helpless over your anxiety. In the meanwhile, start with the following supplements to support and de-stress your brain. Think about it as "brain power" not "will power." 1. Neuro•Mend 2 capsules once per day, to de-stress your brain and elevate mood. It is the power your brain needs to change. 2. GABA 1-2 capsules at bedtime. GABA immediately relieves anxiety and puts the brakes on your brain when it is accelerating out of control. 3. 5HTP 100mg once in the morning. 5HTP is converted to serotonin by your brain, thereby lifting the depression. There's more Julie, but that's enough for now. If you look at the drop down menu on the site you can find the supplements there. I cannot guarantee the quality of supplements you might find on other sites. On the other hand, I feel confident of the quality of the supplements found here. I choose to use them for my patients that I care for daily. Let me know how you are doing! KDFMD Hi, Julie.
Your symptoms are consistent with the neurotransmitters lacking in the online questionnaire you answered. Congratulations first of all for taking control of your health.
The negative effects of trauma—even severe trauma, can be reversed. Settle for nothing less than being completely well. Your goal should be, 100% panic attack and anxiety free.
Eliminating the panic attacks starts with the realization that, while you may feel you might die, you will not. Instead of ignoring or trying to distract yourself during a panic attack, embrace it, examine it, look closely at it, feel the feeling—and when you do, it will vanish. YOU have the power to dispel the anxiety. Fear is the mind killer. Face the fear and it will go away. I assure you, no harm will come to you.
NOT facing it, just escalates the feeling of helplessness. You are not helpless over your anxiety.
In the meanwhile, start with the following supplements to support and de-stress your brain. Think about it as “brain power” not “will power.”
1. Neuro•Mend 2 capsules once per day, to de-stress your brain and elevate mood. It is the power your brain needs to change.
2. GABA 1-2 capsules at bedtime. GABA immediately relieves anxiety and puts the brakes on your brain when it is accelerating out of control.
3. 5HTP 100mg once in the morning. 5HTP is converted to serotonin by your brain, thereby lifting the depression.
There’s more Julie, but that’s enough for now.
If you look at the drop down menu on the site you can find the supplements there.
I cannot guarantee the quality of supplements you might find on other sites. On the other hand, I feel confident of the quality of the supplements found here. I choose to use them for my patients that I care for daily.
Let me know how you are doing!
KDFMD

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by juliehttp://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-165 julie Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:05:57 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-165 peri-Menopause and trauma hit at the same time when my husband was killed. I now have anxiety attacks and mild depression and dificulty staying asleep. Post traumatic stress disorder has been the diagnosis. Lexapro was perscirbed. I took it for three days and had adverse affects. Now I take an estrogen combination. I feel more sane but still have anxiety attacks. I am looking for suppliments that might help-no meds.-though I scored 240 on your test. I was low in GAPA and seratonin. Thanks for a reply peri-Menopause and trauma hit at the same time when my husband was killed. I now have anxiety attacks and mild depression and dificulty staying asleep. Post traumatic stress disorder has been the diagnosis. Lexapro was perscirbed. I took it for three days and had adverse affects. Now I take an estrogen combination. I feel more sane but still have anxiety attacks. I am looking for suppliments that might help-no meds.-though I scored 240 on your test. I was low in GAPA and seratonin. Thanks for a reply

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Kerry D Friesen, M.D.http://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Kerry D Friesen, M.D. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:59:22 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-164 Hi Carmen. Bipolar disorder does exist as a genuine diagnosis. However, lifestyle, food choices and food addiction can all overlap. The key to stabilizing mood is to properly nourish the brain. Here is an example of a mood stabilizing program that I have developed. Omega-3 fatty acids: 6-12 capsules a day Lithium orotate: 5 mg per day ( this is non-Rx and available at my office) Neuro•Mend: 2 capsules per day Exercise, exercise, exercise. No sugar: no exceptions. Call for an appointment Carmen. Maybe I can help. Hi Carmen.
Bipolar disorder does exist as a genuine diagnosis. However, lifestyle, food choices and food addiction can all overlap. The key to stabilizing mood is to properly nourish the brain.
Here is an example of a mood stabilizing program that I have developed.
Omega-3 fatty acids: 6-12 capsules a day
Lithium orotate: 5 mg per day ( this is non-Rx and available at my office)
Neuro•Mend: 2 capsules per day
Exercise, exercise, exercise.
No sugar: no exceptions.
Call for an appointment Carmen. Maybe I can help.

]]> Comment on It Never Hurts To Ask! by Kerry D Friesen, M.D.http://www.lipids4life.com/ask-the-doctor/it-never-hurts-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Kerry D Friesen, M.D. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:53:22 +0000 http://www.lipids4life.com/?p=2207#comment-163 Hi, Sandy. Yes it is perfectly safe to combine with prozac and similar antidepressant medications. I frequently ask my patients to combine them to improve mood and help with the transition to a non-drug approach. Great question. Hi, Sandy. Yes it is perfectly safe to combine with prozac and similar antidepressant medications.
I frequently ask my patients to combine them to improve mood and help with the transition to a non-drug approach.
Great question.

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