Health Picks

A Healthy Liver Keeps You Healthy

Our liver is a crucial organ that supports over 300 body functions.  Nature must consider the liver critical for good health as it is the only organ that doctors could surgically remove 75% of the liver and it will grow back to its original shape and size.  The liver has a major task in converting many of our nutrients to the biologically active form, emulsifying the fats in our diet so they are digested and assimilated.  It can help detoxify the body of thousands of toxins and chemicals.  Because of the American diet, which is high in sugar and carbohydrates,…• • • • More • • • •

Glutathione, the Master Antioxidant

Glutathione is the Master Antioxidant Providing Protection for Every Cell in the Body. It is so important that it’s not left to chance that it could be supplied to our body from an outside source.  It is manufactured in the liver through a process of a combination of amino acids. 

For reasons unexplained and unknown, our glutathione levels can drop significantly low.  It is at that stage that the aging process, filled with a variety of diseases, starts to escalate.  There is a YouTube which shows Dr. David Perlmutter working with a Parkinson’s patient who can barely walk and talk…• • • • More • • • •

Seasonal Allergies

Many products are sold over the counter to reduce the symptoms of allergies.  The main cause is never considered.  A foreign substance can cause an increase of the 5-Lox enzyme with an elevated level of leukotrienes.  The most effective way to support individuals with allergies is with an age old Chinese formula containing licorice root, Chinese peony, Siler, Sweet wormwood, Summer Cyprus, and Dong Quai.  This Chinese formula has been in the Chinese medical text for 5,000 years.  Usually 1000 mg twice a day is highly effective.  In order to reduce the elevated level of leukotrienes, many alternative physicians prescribe…• • • • More • • • •

Everybody Should Enjoy a Good Night’s Sleep

A lack of sleep is as destructive to the body as smoking.  Everyone should enjoy good, sound sleep at least 8 to 9 hours a night.  However, most of the drugs that are prescribed to induce sleep have too many side effects that lower the benefits of their use. 

A new European formulation of plant oils to induce a sound sleep is now available in the U.S.  These four plants are mandarin orange, lavender, lemon balm, and ravensara.  These plant oils are available in softgels. Taking 1 or 2 softgels before bedtime will reduce the stress of the day and…• • • • More • • • •

Sea buckthorn, both pulp and seed oil, is valuable for improving the quality and moisture of mucous membranes.

Therefore, it is specifically indicated for dry mucous membranes commonly found in the throat, mouth and oral cavities as well as other cavities throughout the body.  Sea buckthorn SBA24 has been clinically studied and shown effective to reduce dryness of the eyes and also menopausal dryness.  It can soothe and moisturize the skin up to 48%, thereby reducing dry skin. 

A recent study has shown it can improve the dryness associated with Sjögren’s disease.  The studies shown to reduce dryness of the mucous membranes were conducted with 2 grams of Sea buckthorn SBA24 daily.  Vaginal dryness was reduced with 3…• • • • More • • • •

Reduce the Congestion and Suffering From Sinusitis

In Germany, clinical studies have proven that a combination of eucalyptus oil and oil of myrtle can relieve congestion of sinuses without any side effects.  The studies have been significant with multi-centered clinical research with a wide range of patients. 

Sinusitis affects 30 to 40 million Americans annually.  The drugs to treat sinusitis can cause drowsiness, dry throat and mouth, burning, stinging, sneezing and reoccurrence of congestion.  Eucalyptus and myrtle are safe, non-toxic, and have no known side effects.  You can treat sinus infection, sinus congestion, and inflammation with eucalyptus and myrtle.

The Super Nutrient For a Younger Heart

The most beneficial, natural dietary food supplement for heart health is grape seed extract.  It can lower blood pressure, prevent plaque formation in the arteries and keep blood vessels from becoming stiff and inflexible.  In middle aged women, grape seed extract reduced blood pressure and increased muscle mass while reducing body fat as well as relieving menopause hot flash symptoms. 

In a human study with high blood pressure, 93% of those taking grape seed extract saw their blood pressure return to normal levels.  It may take up to three months to regulate the blood pressure.  In people with elevated cholesterol,…• • • • More • • • •

Your Heart Beats Better with Vitamin D

Your heart is a muscle. It needs calcium in order to contract. Did you know that calcium levels in your heart muscle cells increase 10 times every time your heart beats? What does this have to do with vitamin D? Vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the intestines. In fact, you could not absorb calcium at all without vitamin D! Many experts recommend 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily.

Comfrey could be the answer for many of your aches and pains as well as wounds and ulcers

Comfrey is an age old herb that has been used for thousands of years, and a major healing plant during revolutions and wars to heal trauma, pain, and wounds.  It was the number one herb in most medicine chests and recommended by herbalists until recently when it was discovered to contain alkaloids that could cause liver damage.  It looked like we were losing one of our most valuable herbs for eliminating pain, trauma, sprains, arthritis pain, wounds, abrasions, cuts, bruises, burns and whatever seems to ail you.  The FDA encouraged companies in the U.S. to voluntarily ban the use of…• • • • More • • • •

Is Gout One of Your Concerns?

Many people have gout and are prescribed medications, but they too have their own set of side effects.  Cherries are an old wives tale to treat gout, but now science has proven that cherries alleviate the uric acid crystals that cause gout.  The best form of cherry fruit and the most effective is called freeze-dried cherry fruit extract.  Usually 750 mg to 1500 mg once or twice a day is a good dosage.

Strontium: your element for strong bones

Strontium can have a tremendous effect in positively changing bone health and bone density. In fact, it can fight and possibly even prevent osteoporosis. My good friend, Dr. Jonathan Wright, observed significant improvement in the bone density of his patients who used strontium citrate, which of the several forms available, is the most easily absorbed by the body.

The results of a three year randomized, double-blind placebo controlled study using 2 grams strontium daily were published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and were impressive: women suffering from osteoporosis experienced a 41% reduction in risk of a vertebral fracture…• • • • More • • • •

Do you feel cold and tired all the time?

A lack of iron is the number one deficiency in the world.  A lack of iron is the number one deficiency in women aged 50 and younger.  50% of all pregnant women are deficient in iron.  One out of every five menstruating women are deficient in iron.  Iron deficiency causes fatigue, lack of concentration, brain fog, and cold hands and feet.  In fact, it has been estimated that 90% of women complaining of chronic fatigue are deficient in iron. 

The most effective form of iron that is non-constipating or irritating to the stomach lining is iron glycinate.  Iron glycinate is…• • • • 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 • • • •

Everyone Seems to Complain About Arthritis

While there is no known cure for arthritis, you can eliminate the aches and pains of arthritis.  Recent studies on devils claw show that it not only supports low back health but also reduces the symptoms of arthritis.  In Europe, the number one herb for arthritis and reduction of pain is devils claw.  It’s a South African root that resembles a claw and has been used for many decades to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and low back pain.  A good combination for relieving arthritis would be curcumin, boswellia, devils claw and Indian gooseberry.

The Bees Know It, Why Don't We?

Propolis is used by the bees after they add beeswax and resin that forms a glue that they then use to seal the openings in their hive against bacteria and viruses. It's their natural antibiotic which protects the health of the hive. The bees collect the source of the propolis from the buds of trees and shrubs. You and I can also use Propolis as a natural antibiotic.

Science has now proven it's a natural antimicrobial. It can protect our bodies from bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. I just met a young man who had a staph infection on his…• • • • More • • • •

Reducing the risks of heart attacks and strokes

Mesoglycan, a natural substance extracted from the intestines of an animal and used frequently in drug research in Europe, is now available in the U.S.  Studies indicate that it may reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes by improving the circulation to heart and brain carrying nutrients and oxygen to these vital tissues.  Mesoglycan can also treat poor circulation to the legs and other extremities as well as varicose veins and DVT (deep vein thrombosis).  Mesoglycan also treats leg pain for those who experience pain upon walking.

Chronic Fatigue and Burnout

Much of our fatigue and exhaustion is caused by adrenal insufficiency, in other words, an underactive adrenal function. This underactivity can be caused by a lack of nutrients that provide nourishment for the adrenals, or a loss of one of our two adrenals, or a defect in the adrenals. While there is no disease present, you can expect a weak adrenal system to work effectively no more than a weak arm could lift a heavy object. Of all the people surveyed with adrenal insufficiency, 94% experienced fatigue and exhaustion.

Many were very pessimistic, unusual complainers, experienced unfounded fears, made mountains…• • • • More • • • •

Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attacks and Strokes are Not Caused by High Cholesterol

Prescribing statin drugs has been found to be absolutely useless as it will never prevent a heart attack or stroke, or add one day to your life.  Cardiovascular disease is caused by inflammation and the deficiency of nutrients that are barely provided by the American diet.  Dr. Dennis Goodman and Dr. Margaret Seelig have studied magnesium extensively and its relationship to cardiovascular health. Dr. Seelig studied magnesium over 40 years and reported that it could replace the whole pharmacy of cardiovascular drugs.  Men should take 420 mg of magnesium daily and women 320 mg of magnesium daily. Both doctors consider…• • • • More • • • •

Healthy Benefits of Olive Oil

I think most people are aware of the heart healthy benefits of olive oil but are unable to find a way to add it to their diet or dislike taking olive oil by the spoonful. Olive oil has been singled out as being one of the best foods in the Mediterranean diet, a diet that seems to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.  Olive oil is truly a heart healthy, nutritional wonder.

A European company that specializes in olive oil research has been able to concentrate olive oil 500 times with additional olive fruit extract and olive leaf…• • • • More • • • •

Do You Have Anxiety?

Recent research at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest has discovered a unique form of echinacea, and through research discovered a set of phytochemicals that triggers the neurons in the brain for relaxation.  This is not the type of echinacea that supports the immune system when plagued with a cold or flu.  This echinacea is a special variety which triggers and targets brain neurons. 

Usually when echinacea is consumed, it is taken in significant quantities, but scientists in Budapest found the dosage to be different for this unique species, and only 20 mg of echinacea is required one or…• • • • More • • • •