Comments on: “Whole-Food” vs. “Synthetic” Supplements http://stayhealthyandwell.com/whole-food-vs-synthetic-supplements/ Natural Health Solutions to Stay Healthy and Well Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:19 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Melissa http://stayhealthyandwell.com/whole-food-vs-synthetic-supplements/comment-page-1/#comment-2232 Melissa Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:16:34 +0000 http://stayhealthyandwell.com/?p=684#comment-2232 Hi David, Thanks for writing! I'm glad that you've found an MD who is more open-minded and working with more natural medicines. I've been using the Standard Process line of whole-food supplements for over 8 years now. I assume when you ask about "scientific data" that he probably is referring to studies. That is a very popular thing for most MD's to want to look at and unfortunately, most nutritional supplement companies don't often have studies because the pharmaceutical companies do not underwrite them. There are some studies out there; but I'm sure they would not measure up to what he is specifically looking for. For me, the studies do not matter. The fact that company is the most successful (and the oldest) nutritional company in the world, matters to me. The fact that there are literally thousands of patients worldwide that have greatly benefited from these products, matters to me. The fact that I have hundreds and hundreds of clients that I've used these products with, that have had significant results, matters to me. I can read the label and clearly see whole-food based products; there are no synthetic or fractionated vitamins/minerals here (unlike most health-food store brands). Those are the things that matter to me. Of course also the fact that there are no side affects and hundreds of thousands of people don't die from these products every year (unlike pharmaceuticals). I wonder if he has been to their home office and had a tour of their facilities to see how their farming and manufacturing processes measure up? I would encourage him to take a trip or to get in touch with one of their representatives in your local area that could educate him about the products. Their other line, Medi-Herb, are strictly herbal products that come from Australia. Australia has significantly more stringent requirements than we have in the US; therefore that particular line of Standard Process products are even more superior than the general SP line. I realize most MD's have an inadequate nutritional background. It is common knowledge that they aren't adequately trained in nutrition while in med school. That may not be the case with your doctor, but I know for some MD's, Standard Process products can be a bit intimidating since they don't feel that they can adequately recommend them. It's just simpler and easier to recommend a drug, which of course they do know more about. But Standard Process has an extensive training program and ongoing education to educate the doctors, chiropracters and naturopaths that would like to learn more about nutrition. Again, I would encourage him to look into it further, before passing on it altogether. Thanks again for writing, David. I hope I've answered your question and wish you continued good health! Melissa Hi David, Thanks for writing! I’m glad that you’ve found an MD who is more open-minded and working with more natural medicines. I’ve been using the Standard Process line of whole-food supplements for over 8 years now. I assume when you ask about “scientific data” that he probably is referring to studies. That is a very popular thing for most MD’s to want to look at and unfortunately, most nutritional supplement companies don’t often have studies because the pharmaceutical companies do not underwrite them. There are some studies out there; but I’m sure they would not measure up to what he is specifically looking for.

For me, the studies do not matter. The fact that company is the most successful (and the oldest) nutritional company in the world, matters to me. The fact that there are literally thousands of patients worldwide that have greatly benefited from these products, matters to me. The fact that I have hundreds and hundreds of clients that I’ve used these products with, that have had significant results, matters to me. I can read the label and clearly see whole-food based products; there are no synthetic or fractionated vitamins/minerals here (unlike most health-food store brands). Those are the things that matter to me. Of course also the fact that there are no side affects and hundreds of thousands of people don’t die from these products every year (unlike pharmaceuticals).

I wonder if he has been to their home office and had a tour of their facilities to see how their farming and manufacturing processes measure up? I would encourage him to take a trip or to get in touch with one of their representatives in your local area that could educate him about the products. Their other line, Medi-Herb, are strictly herbal products that come from Australia. Australia has significantly more stringent requirements than we have in the US; therefore that particular line of Standard Process products are even more superior than the general SP line.

I realize most MD’s have an inadequate nutritional background. It is common knowledge that they aren’t adequately trained in nutrition while in med school. That may not be the case with your doctor, but I know for some MD’s, Standard Process products can be a bit intimidating since they don’t feel that they can adequately recommend them. It’s just simpler and easier to recommend a drug, which of course they do know more about. But Standard Process has an extensive training program and ongoing education to educate the doctors, chiropracters and naturopaths that would like to learn more about nutrition. Again, I would encourage him to look into it further, before passing on it altogether.

Thanks again for writing, David. I hope I’ve answered your question and wish you continued good health!
Melissa

]]> By: David http://stayhealthyandwell.com/whole-food-vs-synthetic-supplements/comment-page-1/#comment-2231 David Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:50:12 +0000 http://stayhealthyandwell.com/?p=684#comment-2231 Dr. Wood, What do you think of supplements made by Standard Process? An MD who practices more natural medicine (who has helped me a lot in the last two years) does not think highly of them because he has asked for a not received scientific data to demonstrate that their products are indeed "food" and are as pure and natural as they claim. He says "show me the proof and I'll believe". What do you think? Thank you, David Dr. Wood,
What do you think of supplements made by Standard Process? An MD who practices more natural medicine (who has helped me a lot in the last two years) does not think highly of them because he has asked for a not received scientific data to demonstrate that their products are indeed “food” and are as pure and natural as they claim. He says “show me the proof and I’ll believe”. What do you think?
Thank you,
David

]]> By: Why Choose Alternative Medicine? | Stay Healthy and Well http://stayhealthyandwell.com/whole-food-vs-synthetic-supplements/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 Why Choose Alternative Medicine? | Stay Healthy and Well Sat, 23 May 2009 11:22:36 +0000 http://stayhealthyandwell.com/?p=684#comment-1531 [...] Safe, Natural and Gentle. Most forms of alternative therapies are safe and non-invasive. Most herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplementation, and therapies like massage, Reiki and acupuncture are all wonderful forms of therapies that would be considered safe and gentle. One might argue about acupuncture being “invasive” with the use of needles, but as a fellow advocate of acupuncture and having personally had many sessions, I can say that while acupuncture does use needles, they are very tiny and you can hardly feel them at all. Certainly, they are not as invasive as a surgeon’s knife!  Of course, please be sure the supplements you’re taking are safe for you.  You can read more about how to tell here:  Whole Food Vs. Synthetic Supplements. [...] [...] Safe, Natural and Gentle. Most forms of alternative therapies are safe and non-invasive. Most herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplementation, and therapies like massage, Reiki and acupuncture are all wonderful forms of therapies that would be considered safe and gentle. One might argue about acupuncture being “invasive” with the use of needles, but as a fellow advocate of acupuncture and having personally had many sessions, I can say that while acupuncture does use needles, they are very tiny and you can hardly feel them at all. Certainly, they are not as invasive as a surgeon’s knife!  Of course, please be sure the supplements you’re taking are safe for you.  You can read more about how to tell here:  Whole Food Vs. Synthetic Supplements. [...]

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