Health Picks

One of my favorite antiviral combinations is the use of elderberry and propolis.

Viruses are responsible for colds and flus, which in some cases affects the majority of the population.  Billions of dollars are spent on over-the-counter cold and flu medications and flu shots, which have limited success.  Hundreds of thousands of days nationally are non-productive due to colds and flus.  Sometimes, half the classroom is empty because of colds and flus. 

When it comes to the flu shot, it’s a guessing game.  They try to get the flu shots ready for the flu season not knowing which strain of virus is going to cause the flu that year.  It doesn’t make any…• • • • More • • • •

Comfrey, in my opinion, is the most healing plant in the world.

It has gained its reputation based on centuries of use. It was commonly referred to as the medicine that healed the battle injuries of soldiers in medieval wars. It was the herbal folk medicine that has withstood the test of time. And centuries later, science has confirmed a Comfrey (Trauma Comfrey) cream for its healing properties for minor wounds, joint pain, sprains, trauma, strains, and back pain.

Look for a cream that is PA free and guaranteed safe to use even for children over 3. Science has proven that results can be felt within 15 minutes. For me, nature has…• • • • More • • • •

You CAN Take Charge of Your Health

Drugs will never cure disease.  Drugs do not provide a measure of health.  Drugs were intended to be used during a crisis to save lives but they have become our healthcare system.  Food is our best medicine.  95% of the world depends on plant medicines for their medicine.  Curcumin and grape seed extract can prevent and treat a variety of diseases.  And new research is being done on curcumin and grape seed extract OPCs all the time. As more people become more aware of these developments, I believe a second American revolution – a revolution in health – will be…• • • • More • • • •

Let Nature Be Your Doctor for Colds and Flu

Getting a flu shot is certainly your freedom of choice, however, it will NEVER be my choice. First of all, it may be only 10-20% effective for everyone, and less than 2% effective for people over 65 years of age. Why subject your body to an unknown result and possible toxicity? Why not let nature be your doctor? And, never accept an antibiotic to treat a cold or flu. Colds and the flu are caused by a virus which antibiotics do nothing for. There are plenty of natural herbs that have more powerful effects as an antiviral. My two favorite…• • • • More • • • •

You may have heard how healthy chocolate is!

You may have heard how healthy chocolate is, and while I love chocolate, I prefer to suggest Grape Seed Extract, which is 50 times more effective and stronger than chocolate, vitamin C, and E. For me, there are two very powerful, natural medicines, Curcumin and Grape Seed Extract. The combination of these two herbs can prevent and treat dozens of diseases, with really no significant side effects. So much more effective and safer than drugs.

Worried about cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, skin disease, Alzheimer’s disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, and more? These two…• • • • More • • • •

Are You Taking Statin Drugs For Your Cholesterol?

There is no question that statin drugs can lower your cholesterol, but is that really a good recommendation? 

We use cholesterol for a variety of health promoting functions in the body. We make our sex hormones out of cholesterol. It’s no wonder that I talk to so many people who want to know how to increase their libido. I find that most who ask that question to be on statin drugs. Well, you can’t lower the substance that makes the sex hormones and wonder why you can’t perform. The best answer for libido is starting with good animal protein and…• • • • More • • • •

Fighting Viral Invaders

If there’s one thing that the pain of shingles, the harsh cough of respiratory infections, and the body aches of seasonal viruses all have in common, it is a compromised immune system. Additionally, each of these conditions can be tough to treat conventionally. In any event, the side effects of conventional treatment leave a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, you see a big pharmaceutical media push for treatment for shingles, and every fall brings a new call for flu vaccines that are essentially worthless.

But there is good news. There are powerful natural ingredients that help you avoid the grip…• • • • More • • • •

Edema Can Be Associated With a Variety of Health Concerns

Edema is the retention of water to the extent that we can have swollen legs and ankles, swollen hands and even the accumulation of fluid in glaucoma and macular degeneration. Women, during their menstrual cycle, can retain as much as five to seven pounds of fluid during their period. 

A safe way to eliminate excess fluid from the body without disrupting all the other minerals is to ensure an adequate intake of vitamin B6 in its biologically active form commonly known as P-5-P. To ensure that the P-5-P is more effective, it’s best to include a source of magnesium. 

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Do You Experience Fatigue, Depression and a Lack of Zest for Life?

Here’s the case for supplementing with an herb that has a long folklore and traditional use. It has been used in China, Tibet, and Mongolia for thousands of years to increase energy levels, achieve peak mental and physical performance, lift moods, and reduce depression. 

Now science, with hundreds of studies, has proven that rhodiola, also known as Arctic root, has indeed reduced depression safely without side effects. It increases energy levels, and reduces fatigue and stress. This herb is truly designed to counter the effects of the American lifestyle. 

Many individuals are stressed out, depressed and experience chronic fatigue daily.…• • • • More • • • •

Bone spurs are not bone

Bone spurs can be easily dissolved because they are not truly bone but a collection of calcium and mineral crystals that attach to the smooth surface of bone or internally in the arteries as plaque. 

When the body becomes highly acidic, calcium, being an alkaline substance, is drawn out of the bone and soft tissue reserves to alkalize the body. The American diet is highly acidic, therefore, calcium is drawn out of these reserves for a long period of time eventually forming plaque in the arteries or bone spurs. 

To dissolve this plaque or bone spur, it is important to…• • • • More • • • •

Are You Stressed Out, Lack Energy, and Feel Depressed?

We know the B vitamins are very important for the nervous system. When our nerves are frayed, we experience stress and chronic fatigue more easily and we may even have depression. The commonly consumed B vitamins are very difficult to convert in the body to what is considered the biologically active form. Many people, particularly those who are type 1 and type 2 diabetics, cannot convert B vitamins in the liver to those that are used for various functions in the body.  Additionally, 30% of the population are also poor converters of B vitamins.

There are B vitamins available, particularly…• • • • More • • • •

Are You Exhausted or Do You Experience Chronic Fatigue? 

The adrenal glands are called into action every moment in a stressful situation. Once the stress is relieved, the adrenal glands return to normal function.  However, in our modern day living, it seems there is a never ending day of stress. Stressful situations are any one of those conditions that cause us to become stressed out. It can be worry over financial matters, loss of a job, loss of a loved one, trying to squeeze 24 hours into an 8-hour day, running from one appointment to another, and flying or driving in traffic that seems to be endless.

Any condition…• • • • More • • • •

Numbing and Tingling of Fingers and Toes, and Burning Feet

The title refers to a form of neuropathy that is commonly present in diabetics and alcoholics although anyone can experience neuropathy. Neuropathy is a common problem that occurs in the absence in a number of nutritional factors that support the nervous system.

In order to correct the function and structure of the nervous system it would be prudent to use a number of B vitamins with specific minerals to control blood sugar level, a powerful antioxidant such as lipoic acid, and the anti-inflammatory properties of boswellia. The American diet is essentially refined carbohydrates and simple sugars.

While these foods do…• • • • More • • • •

An Herbal Solution for Depression

Individuals who are persistently sad, anxious or experience an empty mood with feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities including sex, are candidates for treatment of depression. Depression also can include insomnia, or the opposite - excessive sleeping, agitation, decreased energy, fatigue or a sense of going through life in slow motion. They may also experience low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt. They may experience difficulty in concentrating or remembering and making decisions. Severe cases may have recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, contemplate a suicide attempt or have a specific suicide…• • • • More • • • •

Bone Spurs Have Nothing to do With Our Bones

Bone spurs can disfigure our fingers and hands and, depending where they originate, can cause pain and disability. What we call bone spurs really have nothing to do with bone. They are a calcium deposit that collects on the bony formations as a collection of calcium crystals.

There are many ways to treat a bone spur. Some are surgically removed by a physician. Others can be gently massaged and broken apart. When we talk about a bone spur, it really is not an extension of the bone. It’s like a damming up of crystals in an area commonly injured which…• • • • More • • • •

Menopause Can Be a Breeze

Most women suffer the symptoms of menopause over a period of 5 to 10 years. The symptoms can range from hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings and irritability.  The change of life can even have a greater effect on women due to bone loss which significantly increases the risk of osteoporosis.  Women have probably suffered these effects for hundreds of years if not thousands.  No drugs have been effective and many natural herbal products are no more effective than the drugs.

I think black cohosh can be a very useful tool for many women going through menopause. Black…• • • • More • • • •

Natural Flu Support

Now is the season to maintain a healthy immune system and build a protocol to prevent cold and flu.  My favorite three herbs for preventing a cold or the flu are pelargonium, andrographis, and echinacea.  Clinical studies support the use of these three herbs to reduce the severity and duration of a cold and flu.  With the season, bronchitis is a common occurrence. 

For any upper respiratory tract inflammation and infection, my favorite three herbs are boswellia, ivy, and thyme. 

For sinuses, oil of eucalyptus and oil of myrtle, taken together, prevent sinus congestion and headache. Nasal passages remain wide…• • • • More • • • •

Do You Spend Most of Your Day Looking for the Next Restroom?

If you have bladder issues, you are probably looking for the next bathroom.  Are you getting up several times a night, or afraid to go on a car trip, or even worse, to fly where everyone can notice how many times you make a trip to the bathroom.  Not only is this inconvenient and annoying, but bladder issues can get to a point where it wrecks the quality of your life. 

Men sometimes think they have a prostate disorder and get up several times through the night.  While this is partially true, it is also a bladder disorder which causes…• • • • More • • • •

Protect Your Heart

Cholesterol is not the problem.  Inflammation and the amino acid homocysteine are.  To prevent damage to the heart by homocysteine, the body requires B6, B12 and folate.  These three B vitamins convert homocysteine into a healthy amino acid methionine.  Excessive homocysteine is more harmful to the heart than cholesterol.

The Benefits of Elderberry Extract

Research regarding the benefits of elderberry have proven it to be effective for blocking viruses from entering the cellular level.  Traditionally, elderberry has been used for colds and flu, and now science has substantiated its traditional use. 

Elderberry, approximately 450 mg daily, can protect against virus invasion.  If the virus has already been activated in the body, 450 mg of elderberry can be taken every three or four hours.  Not only are viruses knocked out with elderberry, but it seems that most bacteria such as E.coli, salmonella and listeria are also eliminated with the intake of elderberry extract. 

Research was…• • • • More • • • •