Many readers are aware of the 46 essential nutrients I have written about on our educational site WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com. What many have not seen are some of the actual clinical uses which are being tried at some universities in North America.
Many forward thinking doctors, who specialize in the nutritional aspect of health and healing, are using organic mineral complexes with tremendous results. I thought it may be helpful to share just a few of the results actually seen by medical directors at major universities. The actual product used in these clinical cases is called Ionyte.
Let's look at Arthritis which is a very common problem in the United States. Arthritis is really just an inflammation of the joint capsule. In Osteoarthritis there is actually some degenerative changes going on. Very often, one can be helped without using drugs to solve the problem. There is uncontrolled swelling which can be helped by the enzyme serratia found in Serrapeptase by Enerex Botanicals of Canada. However, adding Ionyte, which is very alkalizing, also brings about vast improvement in the joints. When combined with an alkaline diet and drinking water that has been treated with Aqualyte, or some other way or alkalizing your water, improvement will be seen in nearly all cases. In addition, the creaky noise you can sometimes hear in your joints that limits movement is often just a lack of calcium fluoride. This form of calcium is unique in the body, and is also part of the elasticity of your skin. It takes just a trace amount of this mineral to see improvement. It is part of the Ionyte formula.Try it for two weeks and check your results.
Now let's look into Diabetes and Prediabetes. These are actually becoming an epidemic in not just the U.S., but world-wide, as our western diet is adopted. By far, the most common reason for elevated blood sugar is insulin resistance. The cell membrane becomes tough or coated to the point where it does not allow insulin to transfer sugar out of the bloodstream and into the cells. Once the sugar enters the cells, it converts to ATP, or your energy source. When the sugar can't get into the cells, it eventually is converted into triglycerides, and stored as fat. It therefore becomes critical to help the body return the cell walls to a normal, penetrable membrane so insulin can do its job, and your body avoids the damaging effects of elevated sugar. The university clinic in this instance used high doses of Omega 3 essential oils, along with the organic mineral complex of Ionyte.
Humulones, (a specialized hops extract) such as those found in Diabetes Defense, are also used to improve the insulin resistance and clear the liver of fatty acids. This combination not only improves the cell membrane but makes sure that all the trace minerals required from proper enzyme functions are adequate. Vanadium, chromium, and selenium to name just a few, are all critical in the sugar metabolism process. Give this process 4-8 weeks, along with an improved diet and exercise, and you will begin to see major improvements. The doctors using this have taken quite a number of their patients off any prescription drugs, and those who were on insulin, have greatly reduced dosages.
Tissue repair in the body is often a very slow process. It relies on enzymes to be the catalyst for everything that occurs in the body. In clinics, dosing with Ionyte seems to turn the enzymes into a jet engine. One has to realize that all enzymes are activated and controlled by the minerals. Ionyte is the most readily available form of minerals currently available today It has 100% absorption under the tongue. In clinics some doctors are even injecting Ionyte into damaged muscle tissue to jump start the repairs. Effective when holding 4 drops under the tongue for 30 seconds, it absorbs into the system immediately. Surgery patients are astounded by how fast they recover when taking Ionyte before and after surgery.
Seasonal allergies can be improved by putting Ionyte into a spray bottle and spraying the nasal passage with it. This will absorb into the mucous membrane to help stop the proteins from causing a histamine reaction. It is a much better option than using the dangerous nasal sprays that can cause dependency. It will also help to strengthen capillaries and prevent nosebleeds from sensitive areas.
Congestive heart failure is another area where Ionyte may play a pivotal role. According to all the studies in Europe, Russia, and China, the most common cause seems to be an imbalance of zinc and copper When this occurs, the heart tissue begins to deteriorate. The imbalance is easily corrected with Ionyte. The results can be quite miraculous according to the clinical work being done using Ionyte.
Coronary artery disease is different than congestive heart failure, and there are two basic issues. One is the homocystine levels, which are really an amino acid complex that can crystalize with sharp edges which can tear the heart muscle and arteries. Ionyte seems to help in that regard by stopping the crystallization. The other reason for the disease is micro bacterium. They accumulate along with cholesterol in the arteries and cause a blockage. Removing them requires high doses of Omega 3 and Serrapeptase.
Virtually any deficiency disease can benefit from taking Ionyte. Review disease deficiencies on the WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com website for details into many diseases, and their cause from a vitamin or mineral deficiency viewpoint. It is an information-only site; there are no products for purchase on it.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Pregnant Women May Be Causing Harm to Their Unborn Child
With all the available resources, one would think that women would make sure they were consuming all the required nutrients before and during pregnancy, to have a healthy infant. Unfortunately, the latest studies show that is not the case. Nearly 75% of women may be causing harm or limiting the development of their unborn child.
The published study in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, & Metabolism, spearheaded by the University of Alberta, showed that only 27% of pregnant women consumed enough Omega 3 essential fat. Not only that, but only 25% of the women took in enough Omega 3 while they were lactating.
These findings should shock women - and the medical profession that is supposed to be guiding women and protecting their infants. The fallout from these studies may help explain some neurological abnormalities, diabetes, and hormonal imbalances, which are showing up in our youth.
Why so much concern over Omega 3 deficiencies? Omega 3 is one of the 46 essential nutrients the body cannot make, and must therefore come from an outside source. Deficits have been proven to connect to cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, excessive blood clots, Parkinson's Disease, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Hypertension, high cholesterol, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Bipolar Disorder.
Omega 3 is the precursor of many hormones the body must make; it prevents some hormones from disrupting our balance; it is required for cell membrane integrity; and needed for normal regulation of bodily functions. It is essential for the development and growth of the brain and neurological development in the developing fetus. Omega 3 is also essential for visual development.
What makes consuming the Omega 3's even more challenging is that for many women, Omega 3 (ALA) does not easily convert to EPA and DHA in the body, due to missing mechanisms (such as certain enzymes). Both of these essential components play key roles in health and development. That is why taking a blended Omega 3,6,9 supplement is the smartest choice an individual can make to help ensure they are getting the essential nutrients they need, not only for their health, but for the development of their unborn child or nursing infant. The Pharma Defense Omega 3,6,9 contains a wonderful blend.
I would also suggest reading the article Benefits of the Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3 and 6 .
Sadly, Omega 3 is not the only essential nutrient missing from most diets. Nearly 80% of young children are short in vitamin D and Omega 3. Enerex Botanicals of Canada addresses this with a children's product called Kid's Mega 3D, a great tasting blend that my children absolutely love. It is the only chewable gummy made without all the sugars and sucrose that most companies use. I highly suggest it for all children. And, adults can take it as well!
I wish there was a way that anyone hoping to get pregnant would take a year to get healthy before trying to conceive. Do a cleanse and a heavy metal detox; clear your liver and kidneys of toxins; and, make sure you get an ample supply of all the essential nutrients. The Enerex products SONA vitamin/mineral, Omega 3,6,9, and Greens/Berry will provide these.
This gives your body time to clear any toxins, smoke, alcohol, and/or drug damage, and begin to build a truly healthy body preparing for conception. It is the best way to help make sure you provide the fetus with the best possible chance to be fully developed and healthy. Everything that is in your body is accessible to your unborn child, so having your body in peak health provides the best chance for a happy ending to your pregnancy. There are no guarantees in life, but you will have greatly increased the odds in your favor for both you and your baby.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
The published study in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, & Metabolism, spearheaded by the University of Alberta, showed that only 27% of pregnant women consumed enough Omega 3 essential fat. Not only that, but only 25% of the women took in enough Omega 3 while they were lactating.
These findings should shock women - and the medical profession that is supposed to be guiding women and protecting their infants. The fallout from these studies may help explain some neurological abnormalities, diabetes, and hormonal imbalances, which are showing up in our youth.
Why so much concern over Omega 3 deficiencies? Omega 3 is one of the 46 essential nutrients the body cannot make, and must therefore come from an outside source. Deficits have been proven to connect to cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, excessive blood clots, Parkinson's Disease, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Hypertension, high cholesterol, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Bipolar Disorder.
Omega 3 is the precursor of many hormones the body must make; it prevents some hormones from disrupting our balance; it is required for cell membrane integrity; and needed for normal regulation of bodily functions. It is essential for the development and growth of the brain and neurological development in the developing fetus. Omega 3 is also essential for visual development.
What makes consuming the Omega 3's even more challenging is that for many women, Omega 3 (ALA) does not easily convert to EPA and DHA in the body, due to missing mechanisms (such as certain enzymes). Both of these essential components play key roles in health and development. That is why taking a blended Omega 3,6,9 supplement is the smartest choice an individual can make to help ensure they are getting the essential nutrients they need, not only for their health, but for the development of their unborn child or nursing infant. The Pharma Defense Omega 3,6,9 contains a wonderful blend.
I would also suggest reading the article Benefits of the Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3 and 6 .
Sadly, Omega 3 is not the only essential nutrient missing from most diets. Nearly 80% of young children are short in vitamin D and Omega 3. Enerex Botanicals of Canada addresses this with a children's product called Kid's Mega 3D, a great tasting blend that my children absolutely love. It is the only chewable gummy made without all the sugars and sucrose that most companies use. I highly suggest it for all children. And, adults can take it as well!
I wish there was a way that anyone hoping to get pregnant would take a year to get healthy before trying to conceive. Do a cleanse and a heavy metal detox; clear your liver and kidneys of toxins; and, make sure you get an ample supply of all the essential nutrients. The Enerex products SONA vitamin/mineral, Omega 3,6,9, and Greens/Berry will provide these.
This gives your body time to clear any toxins, smoke, alcohol, and/or drug damage, and begin to build a truly healthy body preparing for conception. It is the best way to help make sure you provide the fetus with the best possible chance to be fully developed and healthy. Everything that is in your body is accessible to your unborn child, so having your body in peak health provides the best chance for a happy ending to your pregnancy. There are no guarantees in life, but you will have greatly increased the odds in your favor for both you and your baby.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
Friday, February 13, 2015
5 Keys to Reducing Inflammation
There are at least 5 keys to reducing inflammation that everyone should be aware of as they can greatly impact your susceptibility to disease. In fact, if you look at almost any disease, inflammation is part of the very description of the disease: Liver disease - inflammation of the liver; Asthma - inflammation of the airways; Arthritis - inflammation of the joint. This is true for almost every disease known. This makes finding key ways to reducing inflammation a critical part of your healthy lifestyle.
As a rule, the majority of us have a tendency to visit the doctor, and end up getting a prescription filled for each disease we are dealing. But they may well be solved with a little effort on controlling inflammation. Consider consider the potential danger in this type of thinking, as over 100,000 people (more than one per minute) die from prescription drugs side-effects, and over 35% of those who take over-the-counter NSAIDS or pain killers, end up with ulcers or stomach lesions.
Based on United States statistics, heart disease and cancer are the top two killers. However, while not actually cited on the death certificate, Diabetes may have a hand in both of these diseases. I mention this since elevated blood sugar levels is tied directly to the increase in heart disease, and is a better indicator of heart attack risk than the ever popular cholesterol theory. And cancer has now been directly correlated with elevated blood sugar and insulin levels. In all of these diseases inflammation has been directly linked to the illness.
So, what are some keys to reducing inflammation which could actually have a positive impact on overall health? To begin with, over the years our diets have changed so much that reverting to a healthier diet will have a huge impact on inflammation. In addition, it has now been proven (no surprise here) that genes and their expression are greatly impacted by our diet. Below are five suggestions which, over time, should have a positive impact on your health, and certainly on inflammation and subsequent diseases connected with it. Much like preventing a car accident, is much more effective than dealing with the aftermath, so to is taking steps to improve your health, and letting your immune system and lifestyle prevent disease.
1. Reduce intake of saturated and trans fats often used in frying foods, and baked goods as well as many margarines (believe it or not, real butter is a much healthier choice). Increase intake of the essential oils in the right ratio for health. This would include taking a supplement, such as Omega 3,6,9 by Pharma Defense, or it equivalent. The formula needs to have a blend of sources, as many people do not have the right enzymes to convert some of the oil into usable forms.
2. Reduce your intake of acid-forming foods. There are plenty of charts available that identify alkaline versus acidic. It has been shown that acidic foods contribute to inflammation. In addition to making better food choices, you can also improve your acid/alkaline balance by drinking alkaline water. If you don't have access to alkaline water, it is easy enough to make on your own. Using a product called Aqualyte, add one pouch to one-half gallon of water. This alkalizes the water and removes bacteria and dangerous chlorine, making your bottled or tap water much healthier.
3. In order to provide you body what it needs to build healthy cells, you need to take in the right essential nutrients. The longest running study* ever conducted to determine what the body needs for optimal health, identified 46 essential nutrients. Studies now confirm that genes which replicate cells in gene expression, are affected by our diet and these essential nutrients. If you don't provide your body what it needs to build healthy cells, the result will be damaged cells. Those damaged cells can then impact how your body responds to inflammation and disease, as well as affect our critical immune system. Organic vitamin/mineral blends (see the SONA Vitamin, made by Enerex Botanicals of Canada, and formulated based on the aforementioned study), as well as the essential oils mentioned above, and 8 key amino acids we need as adults, are mandatory to for optimal health. The amino acids can be obtained through a healthy diet, or in Greens Berry or Raw Phyto Proteins (a great vegan protein supplement, available in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors), all by Enerex .
4. We have to eat more fiber. fiber not only cleans out our digestive system preventing toxic build up that can cause allergies and inflammation, but it feeds our healthy flora (good bacteria) responsible for a great part of our immune system. If our immune system is compromised it can lead to an open invitation for disease and inflammation.
5. Natural inflammation fighters. There are some proven natural inflammation fighters that do not come with the side effects of drugs. Some are actually more effective than many of the drugs prescribed. What's funny is that most of the drugs often prescribed today got their start as natural products but were modified in order to get a patent. Once chemically altered they have negative effects in the body in addition to the intended benefit. Some of the ingredients with a great deal of research include hops (perluxan), curcumin (turmeric) serrapeptase (serratia enzyme), boswellia, devil's claw, pine bark (Enzogenol), CBD (cannabidiol), and certain algae. Isohumulones from hops also has studies showing anti-inflammatory properties, but it is best used as a tool for sugar balance and is found in Diabetes Defense. Some of the many ingredients can be found in stand alone products such as Enerex's Serrapeptase (I prefer the 120,000U formula by Enerex), or curcumin. Most of the above can be found in a product sold for fast acting pain, but that really has all these powerful anti-inflammatories in it. It is called Pain X and is also made by Enerex.
Changing your diet, reducing stress, avoiding sugary beverages, and taking a few powerful natural products (as well as the essential nutrients you need to build healthy cells) are all key to not only helping your body deal with inflammation, but in having a dramatic, long-term benefit on how you feel, and your health in general. And there are your 5 keys to reducing inflammation.
* The Suggested Optimal Nutrient Allowance (SONA) Study, conducted over a 15-year period, resulting in a 49,000 page report on the levels of nutrients the body needs daily for optimal health.
** Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
As a rule, the majority of us have a tendency to visit the doctor, and end up getting a prescription filled for each disease we are dealing. But they may well be solved with a little effort on controlling inflammation. Consider consider the potential danger in this type of thinking, as over 100,000 people (more than one per minute) die from prescription drugs side-effects, and over 35% of those who take over-the-counter NSAIDS or pain killers, end up with ulcers or stomach lesions.
Based on United States statistics, heart disease and cancer are the top two killers. However, while not actually cited on the death certificate, Diabetes may have a hand in both of these diseases. I mention this since elevated blood sugar levels is tied directly to the increase in heart disease, and is a better indicator of heart attack risk than the ever popular cholesterol theory. And cancer has now been directly correlated with elevated blood sugar and insulin levels. In all of these diseases inflammation has been directly linked to the illness.
So, what are some keys to reducing inflammation which could actually have a positive impact on overall health? To begin with, over the years our diets have changed so much that reverting to a healthier diet will have a huge impact on inflammation. In addition, it has now been proven (no surprise here) that genes and their expression are greatly impacted by our diet. Below are five suggestions which, over time, should have a positive impact on your health, and certainly on inflammation and subsequent diseases connected with it. Much like preventing a car accident, is much more effective than dealing with the aftermath, so to is taking steps to improve your health, and letting your immune system and lifestyle prevent disease.
1. Reduce intake of saturated and trans fats often used in frying foods, and baked goods as well as many margarines (believe it or not, real butter is a much healthier choice). Increase intake of the essential oils in the right ratio for health. This would include taking a supplement, such as Omega 3,6,9 by Pharma Defense, or it equivalent. The formula needs to have a blend of sources, as many people do not have the right enzymes to convert some of the oil into usable forms.
2. Reduce your intake of acid-forming foods. There are plenty of charts available that identify alkaline versus acidic. It has been shown that acidic foods contribute to inflammation. In addition to making better food choices, you can also improve your acid/alkaline balance by drinking alkaline water. If you don't have access to alkaline water, it is easy enough to make on your own. Using a product called Aqualyte, add one pouch to one-half gallon of water. This alkalizes the water and removes bacteria and dangerous chlorine, making your bottled or tap water much healthier.
3. In order to provide you body what it needs to build healthy cells, you need to take in the right essential nutrients. The longest running study* ever conducted to determine what the body needs for optimal health, identified 46 essential nutrients. Studies now confirm that genes which replicate cells in gene expression, are affected by our diet and these essential nutrients. If you don't provide your body what it needs to build healthy cells, the result will be damaged cells. Those damaged cells can then impact how your body responds to inflammation and disease, as well as affect our critical immune system. Organic vitamin/mineral blends (see the SONA Vitamin, made by Enerex Botanicals of Canada, and formulated based on the aforementioned study), as well as the essential oils mentioned above, and 8 key amino acids we need as adults, are mandatory to for optimal health. The amino acids can be obtained through a healthy diet, or in Greens Berry or Raw Phyto Proteins (a great vegan protein supplement, available in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors), all by Enerex .
4. We have to eat more fiber. fiber not only cleans out our digestive system preventing toxic build up that can cause allergies and inflammation, but it feeds our healthy flora (good bacteria) responsible for a great part of our immune system. If our immune system is compromised it can lead to an open invitation for disease and inflammation.
5. Natural inflammation fighters. There are some proven natural inflammation fighters that do not come with the side effects of drugs. Some are actually more effective than many of the drugs prescribed. What's funny is that most of the drugs often prescribed today got their start as natural products but were modified in order to get a patent. Once chemically altered they have negative effects in the body in addition to the intended benefit. Some of the ingredients with a great deal of research include hops (perluxan), curcumin (turmeric) serrapeptase (serratia enzyme), boswellia, devil's claw, pine bark (Enzogenol), CBD (cannabidiol), and certain algae. Isohumulones from hops also has studies showing anti-inflammatory properties, but it is best used as a tool for sugar balance and is found in Diabetes Defense. Some of the many ingredients can be found in stand alone products such as Enerex's Serrapeptase (I prefer the 120,000U formula by Enerex), or curcumin. Most of the above can be found in a product sold for fast acting pain, but that really has all these powerful anti-inflammatories in it. It is called Pain X and is also made by Enerex.
Changing your diet, reducing stress, avoiding sugary beverages, and taking a few powerful natural products (as well as the essential nutrients you need to build healthy cells) are all key to not only helping your body deal with inflammation, but in having a dramatic, long-term benefit on how you feel, and your health in general. And there are your 5 keys to reducing inflammation.
* The Suggested Optimal Nutrient Allowance (SONA) Study, conducted over a 15-year period, resulting in a 49,000 page report on the levels of nutrients the body needs daily for optimal health.
** Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Prediabetes Exploding Worldwide.....Danger Looms
The World Health Organization has already admitted that Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. Now they are saying that within the next ten years we may have as many as a billion diabetics and prediabetics in the world.
Point in fact, those numbers are going to prove to be very low as so many people are actually undiagnosed with the disease. The reality and fear is, of course, increased health care costs, and the rise in other diseases associated with diabetes. Diabetes has been tied directly to an increase in Heart Disease, Cancer, Dementia, Blindness, and Tuberculosis. This does not include all the infections due to a suppressed immune system, or all the amputations that occur almost every six minutes world-wide, every day, from this debilitating disease.
Countries not previously associated with the disease are now conducting heavy research and studies into the causes, solutions, and health care costs. Repeatedly, the results are the same, with processed foods, sugar-filled beverages, and lack of exercise being the consistent theme. That makes the disease rise tie-in with the rise in processed foods and beverage choices which began in the 1960's.
The real facts are - when money is involved and you are dealing with public companies (i.e., the food and the pharmaceutical industries), they priority is making money for their companies, despite what they want you, and lead you, to believe. They have to make money to stay in business. The pharmaceutical industry is dancing behind closed doors seeing the up-trends in disease. Look at all the new customers they gain!
Belgium is the only country to make a dramatic statement about what their people should eat. Their new guidelines tell their population that if it is processed, you shouldn't eat it. That means that single-ingredient foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, along with some fish, are the healthy food choices. Good for them - a government trying to do the right thing for their people! Other countries, including ours, should take notice.
If you take the 46 essential nutrients (available in the SONA vitamin/mineral complex by Enerex Botanicals, essential oils (Omega 3,6,9), and the 8 amino acids (provided in Enerex's Greens/Berry and Raw Phyto Proteins), you have the basics covered. Extra vitamin D found in Enerex Reishi Defense is also very helpful, due to the immune boost it offers. The other supplement should be Diabetes Defense, with its ability to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, while removing fatty acids and toxins from the liver.
These are all available at EssentialVitaminAndMinerals.com. I also highly recommend two websites for education: WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com and WhatDoesInsulinDo.com, as they will advise on every nutrient the body needs, and what it does.
Now you just have to eat right, drink water, get 8 hours of sleep, get exercise, and stop stressing over things. Also, lose most, if not all, of the caffeine you drink. Finally, don't smoke!
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
Point in fact, those numbers are going to prove to be very low as so many people are actually undiagnosed with the disease. The reality and fear is, of course, increased health care costs, and the rise in other diseases associated with diabetes. Diabetes has been tied directly to an increase in Heart Disease, Cancer, Dementia, Blindness, and Tuberculosis. This does not include all the infections due to a suppressed immune system, or all the amputations that occur almost every six minutes world-wide, every day, from this debilitating disease.
Countries not previously associated with the disease are now conducting heavy research and studies into the causes, solutions, and health care costs. Repeatedly, the results are the same, with processed foods, sugar-filled beverages, and lack of exercise being the consistent theme. That makes the disease rise tie-in with the rise in processed foods and beverage choices which began in the 1960's.
The real facts are - when money is involved and you are dealing with public companies (i.e., the food and the pharmaceutical industries), they priority is making money for their companies, despite what they want you, and lead you, to believe. They have to make money to stay in business. The pharmaceutical industry is dancing behind closed doors seeing the up-trends in disease. Look at all the new customers they gain!
Belgium is the only country to make a dramatic statement about what their people should eat. Their new guidelines tell their population that if it is processed, you shouldn't eat it. That means that single-ingredient foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, along with some fish, are the healthy food choices. Good for them - a government trying to do the right thing for their people! Other countries, including ours, should take notice.
If you take the 46 essential nutrients (available in the SONA vitamin/mineral complex by Enerex Botanicals, essential oils (Omega 3,6,9), and the 8 amino acids (provided in Enerex's Greens/Berry and Raw Phyto Proteins), you have the basics covered. Extra vitamin D found in Enerex Reishi Defense is also very helpful, due to the immune boost it offers. The other supplement should be Diabetes Defense, with its ability to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, while removing fatty acids and toxins from the liver.
These are all available at EssentialVitaminAndMinerals.com. I also highly recommend two websites for education: WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com and WhatDoesInsulinDo.com, as they will advise on every nutrient the body needs, and what it does.
Now you just have to eat right, drink water, get 8 hours of sleep, get exercise, and stop stressing over things. Also, lose most, if not all, of the caffeine you drink. Finally, don't smoke!
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Probiotics and Vitamin C Reduce Colds in Children
A new study confirms what the previous 20 studies have shown - that a combination of probiotics and vitamin C can reduce the incidence, duration, and intensity of colds and upper respiratory infections.
A new, six-month study on children ages 3-5 has shown that a combination of the human strain of probiotics - Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium - along with Vitamin C, can reduce the incidence of respiratory infections by 33%, and reduce missed school days by 30%.
In addition, there was a significant reduction in the use of antibiotics, nasal sprays, pain killers, and cough syrup. This is huge safety benefit as the drugs mentioned all come with dangerous side effects; some deaths have even occurred when using them.
There is also a massive reduction in cost, not only in monetary terms, but in missed school time for children, and missed work time for parents. So as you can see, there can be significant savings to be had by helping your body prevent and fight off illness on its own.
The widespread use of antibiotics has disrupted the normal, healthy flora that resides in the intestinal tract which, in addition to many other functions, is a large part of our immune system. As such, restoring this intestinal balance is important to our immune defense. The human strain of probiotics which is used in these studies, is available in products such as The Friendly Trio by Enerex Botanicals of Canada, a blend of the three major human strains of bacteria. Not only are these used in 30,000 hospitals and clinics around the world, but studies show they can effectively repopulate the friendly flora, thus reducing the incidence of infections.
Other studies conducted on probiotics show similar results for adults, as well in fighting off infections of all kinds, and improving our digestive system There is a good article on our digestive system that you should read.on the website WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com. It will help you understand the significance of a healthy digestive system to our overall health.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
A new, six-month study on children ages 3-5 has shown that a combination of the human strain of probiotics - Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium - along with Vitamin C, can reduce the incidence of respiratory infections by 33%, and reduce missed school days by 30%.
In addition, there was a significant reduction in the use of antibiotics, nasal sprays, pain killers, and cough syrup. This is huge safety benefit as the drugs mentioned all come with dangerous side effects; some deaths have even occurred when using them.
There is also a massive reduction in cost, not only in monetary terms, but in missed school time for children, and missed work time for parents. So as you can see, there can be significant savings to be had by helping your body prevent and fight off illness on its own.
The widespread use of antibiotics has disrupted the normal, healthy flora that resides in the intestinal tract which, in addition to many other functions, is a large part of our immune system. As such, restoring this intestinal balance is important to our immune defense. The human strain of probiotics which is used in these studies, is available in products such as The Friendly Trio by Enerex Botanicals of Canada, a blend of the three major human strains of bacteria. Not only are these used in 30,000 hospitals and clinics around the world, but studies show they can effectively repopulate the friendly flora, thus reducing the incidence of infections.
Other studies conducted on probiotics show similar results for adults, as well in fighting off infections of all kinds, and improving our digestive system There is a good article on our digestive system that you should read.on the website WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com. It will help you understand the significance of a healthy digestive system to our overall health.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Europe Tries to Reduce Sugar Consumption
Europe has witnessed the health decline of the American population over the last several decades, and wants no part of following our footsteps. Our country does little to curb Obesity or Diabetes, while Cancer and Alzheimer's are on the rise. Europe is hoping to be more proactive.
The health agencies in Europe have been studying ways to cut down on sugar consumption, and some proposals are calling for sugar to be limited to 3% of the diet. (That is 3% of sugar added to foods, not naturally occurring sugar in fruits and such.) While an admirable goal, it is yet to be passed.
It is also interesting that many of the same ideas that are problematic here, are alive and well in Europe. The problem isn't just pure sugar; it is the consumption of processed foods, void of nutrition, and full of empty calories. The body processes simple carbohydrates in a very short amount of time and converts them to sugar, which then spikes our blood sugar and insulin levels.
By now, most people know that constantly elevating sugar levels destroy the beta cells in the pancreas. Elevated glucose levels in the bloodstream causes all sorts of damage to the eyes, nerves, and organs of the body. Nearly one out of three Americans has elevated blood sugar; this really needs to addressed before it becomes full-blown diabetes.
As blood sugar rises, so does the insulin levels, and that is tied to an increase risk of cancer, stroke, and heart attack. Elevated glucose and insulin levels are actually better indicators for heart attack and stroke risks than cholesterol levels.
The manufacturers in Europe are working on nano technology for sugar. The idea is they can spray nano sugar coating on foods. This requires less sugar to provide the sweet taste people crave. They are also tinkering with dissolving sugar in alcohol, and then letting it crystallize. This also allows for smaller amounts of sugar to be used in manufacturing.
Whether these ideas stem the obesity epidemic remains to be seen. It will also be interesting to see what happens in the body with the new, smaller sugar molecules, and how they impact blood glucose, absorption rates, and insulin.
The easiest solution, of course, is for the public to eat single-ingredient foods versus processed foods. That would help solve not only the obesity epidemic, but most of the diseases that come with it.
In the meantime, if you find you are one of the 100 million Americans with elevated blood sugar, you may find that humulones (a specialized Hops extract) are a big help. They can be found in a product called Diabetes Defense, manufactured by Pharma Defense. There are studies you may want to view at IsohumuloneStudies.com. Cinnamon, nopal cactus, and several other botanicals have also shown promise, though not to the same extent as humulones.
The best defense against disease in general is to eat well, drink fresh clean water, take the 46 essential nutrients, and exercise. You can also read more about the keys to a healthy life at WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
The health agencies in Europe have been studying ways to cut down on sugar consumption, and some proposals are calling for sugar to be limited to 3% of the diet. (That is 3% of sugar added to foods, not naturally occurring sugar in fruits and such.) While an admirable goal, it is yet to be passed.
It is also interesting that many of the same ideas that are problematic here, are alive and well in Europe. The problem isn't just pure sugar; it is the consumption of processed foods, void of nutrition, and full of empty calories. The body processes simple carbohydrates in a very short amount of time and converts them to sugar, which then spikes our blood sugar and insulin levels.
By now, most people know that constantly elevating sugar levels destroy the beta cells in the pancreas. Elevated glucose levels in the bloodstream causes all sorts of damage to the eyes, nerves, and organs of the body. Nearly one out of three Americans has elevated blood sugar; this really needs to addressed before it becomes full-blown diabetes.
As blood sugar rises, so does the insulin levels, and that is tied to an increase risk of cancer, stroke, and heart attack. Elevated glucose and insulin levels are actually better indicators for heart attack and stroke risks than cholesterol levels.
The manufacturers in Europe are working on nano technology for sugar. The idea is they can spray nano sugar coating on foods. This requires less sugar to provide the sweet taste people crave. They are also tinkering with dissolving sugar in alcohol, and then letting it crystallize. This also allows for smaller amounts of sugar to be used in manufacturing.
Whether these ideas stem the obesity epidemic remains to be seen. It will also be interesting to see what happens in the body with the new, smaller sugar molecules, and how they impact blood glucose, absorption rates, and insulin.
The easiest solution, of course, is for the public to eat single-ingredient foods versus processed foods. That would help solve not only the obesity epidemic, but most of the diseases that come with it.
In the meantime, if you find you are one of the 100 million Americans with elevated blood sugar, you may find that humulones (a specialized Hops extract) are a big help. They can be found in a product called Diabetes Defense, manufactured by Pharma Defense. There are studies you may want to view at IsohumuloneStudies.com. Cinnamon, nopal cactus, and several other botanicals have also shown promise, though not to the same extent as humulones.
The best defense against disease in general is to eat well, drink fresh clean water, take the 46 essential nutrients, and exercise. You can also read more about the keys to a healthy life at WhatAreEssentialNutrients.com.
* Products listed here can be found at EssentialVitaminsAndMinerals.com.
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