Alzheimer’s Disease & Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Dr. Edward Thorpe
Alzheimer’s Disease & Omega-3 Fatty Acids

DrThorpemicrophoneExciting new research indicates Omega-3 fatty acids may forestall Alzheimer’s disease. Enquire about these developments with Dr. Thorpe at Kripps Pharmacy and obtain our “Inflammation Protocol”. Also, see Nutrition Alert by Stephen Kripps, Ph.C., available at the pharmacy, which comprehensively discusses this research.

Aging and Low Thyroid Function

Aging and Low Thyroid Function
Dr. Edward Thorpe

Approximately one in twenty Canadians suffer from thyroid disorders, and women are more prone to these disorders than men. The current literature indicates that at least one woman in every ten may have signs of faulty thyroid by the age of fifty.

Aging Reversed?

Aging Reversed?
By Dr. Edward Thorpe

A remarkable new study has shown that a combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Acetyl l-Carnitine (ALC) can reverse aging. Please speak to Dr.Thorpe at Kripps Pharmacy for references to this exciting research.

Lycopene Isomers

Lycopene Isomers

A link between Diet, Breast and Prostate Cancer
One idea being evaluated is decidedly low-tech: nutritional intervention, especially adoption of low-fat diet and Lycopene.Conceivably, nutritional intervention might also prevent the development of symptomiatic primary tumors.

Soy-Isoflavones (phytoestrogens)

Soy-Isoflavones (phytoestrogens)

Phytoestrogens are the most exciting substances found in soybeans. They exhibit powerful anti-cancer effects in hormone-related malignancies.  They are similar in structure to the female hormone estrogen, but are very weak. Excessive estrogen levels have been linked as a major factor in the cause of breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer in women.