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What is the best way to avoid Osteoporosis?

Taking high bioavailable calcium, magnesium, boron, Vitamin D and achieving alkaline pH is the best way to reverse and prevent Osteopenia & Osteoprosis.

What food additives should I avoid?

 Avoid all Food Additives and all toxins as much as possible. when you mix dioxin with PCBs, the combined toxicity is eight hundred times greater than with either chemical alone according to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
When you mix 4 popular food additives, the resulting mixture is 700% more toxic than any individual ingredient alone. According to a recent study in the journal of Toxicological Sciences, the combination of aspartame, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and the artificial colorings quinoline yellow and brilliant blue causes nerve cell damage. This combination of food additives is what is typically found in your blood after a snack and a drink!

What is the best liver Detox?

Use one Tablespoon of [Olive Oil + Apple cider Vinegar + Lemon Juice] + a dash of Cayaane Pepper on your salads daily. Add Lemon to your water daily.  

How can I stop ringing in the ear?

Ringing in the ear known as Tinnitus can range from mildly distracting to completely debilitating. No matter what others may say, it can prevent you from leading a normal life. And even though millions of people have struggled with it for centuries, modern doctors still resort to telling patients, "You just have to live with it." Taking high doses of aspirin, antidepressants, sleeping pills or blood presure medication may be reponsible for this syndrome. Partial hear loss or ear infection is also the culprit. When you understand how the ear works, it's no surprise that hearing problems are among the hardest to treat. The ear may be small, but it's actually one of the most complex parts of the human body--with thousands of tiny parts that can only be seen through a microscope.

And like a fine musical instrument, every tiny part has to be balanced and in tune for the whole thing to work. Most tinnitus comes from damage to the microscopic nerve endings of the inner ear. These nerves transmit the sounds collected by the outer ear (the fleshy part of the ear that we can see) to the brain. When they're damaged by loud noise, infection or just the wear and tear of aging, they cause both hearing loss and the phantom sounds of tinnitus.

Frankly, mainstream medicine has thrown up its hands at the problem of tinnitus. There's no drug or surgical procedure to treat it. So many doctors recommend hearing aids (that can be expensive) or prescribe an anti-depressant to help you relax.
I recommend taking a high potency multivitamin/minerals and use a drop of olive oil/tea tree oil in the ear for 15-30 days to resolve this challenge.
Biofeedback and accupuncture treatments are also effective.

What is the best Natural Memory Supplements?

Phosphatidylcholine (PC),  Phosphatidylserine (PS), DHA, EPA, Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC), Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, chromium,  Green Tea Extract, DMAE, , L- Tyrosine, Herb-of-Grace (Bacopa monnieri), Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnate), DLPhenylalanine, Gatrodine (Gastrodia elata), Bioperine, Ginkgo Biloba, B-Complex, Eluthero (Siberian Ginseng) and Vinpocetine is a derivative of Vincamine, which is extracted from the periwinkle plant (Vinca Minor, Vinca Pervinca). .

Vinpocetine works in three remarkable ways:

  1. It boosts blood circulation in your brain. It zeros in on your brain’s tiny blood vessels so they can deliver oxygen more efficiently. It even helps your brain use oxygen better.
  2. Since it keeps your brain cells charged up with high oxygen levels, it increases the amount of time your brain can go without fresh oxygen. That means it can keep your brain cells from dying.*
  3. It helps your body preserve its energy for a robust brain and power for healthy living.* It preserves something called “adenosine triphosphate” or ATP—the fuel every cell of your body needs to function.

What is the best naural relief for arthritis & Pain?

DMSO is short for dimethyl sulfoxide – an organic, sulfur-rich substance found in the woody part of trees. It was first discovered by a Russian researcher back in 1866. But the real excitement started about 100 years later, when American scientists started uncovering some truly startling properties.
DMSO astonishing powers have been praised by The New York Times, showcased on 60 Minutes... and shown safe and effective in over 1,200 scientific publications?
 I recommend DMSO, Glucosamine, MSM, Ginger, Tea Trea Oil and Arnica for my clients with chronic pain with remarkable results along with Biofeedback and accupuncture.
I recommend using a natural supplement containing glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroiton, ginger and green tea which helps your body achieve an alkaline pH of 7.3 to reduce inflammation instead of using Cox II inhibitor medications with potential side effects like: Celebrex (celecoxib)/Vioxx (rofecoxib)/Bextra (valdecoxib).
I recommend also using: Curcumin. safe, natural COX-2 inhibitor./Thunder God Vine. Extracts of this plant have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have shown that Thunder God Vine also inhibits COX-2 and reduces production of inflammatory proteins./Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids.  omega-3s can not only inhibit COX-2, but also slow the rate of joint degradation that causes arthritic pain./Resveratrol.  COX-2 Natural inhibitor/Flavonoids/Phenolics.  plant-derived chemicals selectively inhibit COX-2/Hops extract. naturally inhibit COX-2What is the best way for Food Combining?  Avoid eating proteins with carbohydrates. Protein foods require an acid medium for digestion whereas most carbohydrates will only digest properly in an alkaline setting.  Salads combine very well with proteins or starches. Non starchy vegetables may be combined with proteins or starch. Green, leafy vegetables combine very well with most other foods and should form the major part of one’s daily diet.  Do not consume starch and sugars together. Eat melons alone. They do not combine with other foods. Avoid desserts. Eaten after meals, desserts simply sit in the stomach and ferment. Bacteria turn them into alcohols, acetic acids and vinegars. Sprouts/Grains: The best way to eat grains is as sprouts. When grains are sprouted, they come alive with enzymes and oxygen. They become a pre-digested food. Other seeds and legumes may be sprouted as well.

What are the alkaLINE Foods [Eat More] Instead of acid foods [Eat Less]?

ALKALIZING FOODS
 
ACIDIFYING FOODS
ALKALIZING VEGETABLES
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Beets
Beet Greens
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard Greens
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelions
Dulce
Edible Flowers
Eggplant
Fermented Veggies
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Peas
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Nightshade Veggies
Onions
Parsnips (high glycemic)
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spinach, green
Spirulina
Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Watercress
Wheat Grass
Wild GreensALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES
Maitake
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Shitake
Kombu
Reishi
Nori
Umeboshi
WakameALKALIZING FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana (high glycemic)
Berries
Blackberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries, sour
Coconut, fresh
Currants
Dates, dried
Figs, dried
Grapes
Grapefruit*
Honeydew Melon
Lemon*
Lime*
Muskmelons
Nectarine*
Orange*
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Raisins
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tangerine*
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Umeboshi Plums
Watermelon*Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying effect on the body, the citric acid they contain actually has an alkalinizing effect in the system.
ALKALIZING PROTEIN
Almonds
Chestnuts
Millet
Tempeh (fermented)
Tofu (fermented)
Whey Protein Powder
ALKALIZING SWEETENERS
Stevia
ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Mustard
Chili Pepper
Sea Salt
Miso
Tamari
All Herbs
ALKALIZING OTHER
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Lecithin Granules
Molasses, blackstrap
Probiotic Cultures
Soured Dairy Products
Green Juices
Veggie Juices
Fresh Fruit Juice
Mineral Water
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
ALKALIZING MINERALS
Cesium: pH 14
Potassium: pH 14
Sodium: pH 14
Calcium: pH 12
Magnesium: pH 9
ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES
Corn
Lentils
Olives
Winter SquashACIDIFYING FRUITS
Blueberries
Canned or Glazed Fruits
Cranberries
Currants
Plums**
Prunes**ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS
Amaranth
Barley
Bran, wheat
Bran, oat
Corn
Cornstarch
Hemp Seed Flour
Kamut
Oats (rolled)
Oatmeal
Quinoa
Rice (all)
Rice Cakes
Rye
Spelt
Wheat
Wheat Germ
Noodles
Macaroni
Spaghetti
Bread
Crackers, soda
Flour, white
Flour, wheatACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES
Black Beans
Chick Peas
Green Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Soy Beans
Soy Milk
White Beans
Rice Milk
Almond Milk
ACIDIFYING DAIRY
Butter
Cheese
Cheese, Processed
Ice Cream
Ice Milk
ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS
Cashews
Legumes
Peanuts
Peanut Butter
Pecans
Tahini
Walnuts
ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN
Bacon
Beef
Carp
Clams
Cod
Corned Beef
Fish
Haddock
Lamb
Lobster
Mussels
Organ Meats
Oyster
Pike
Pork
Rabbit
Salmon
Sardines
Sausage
Scallops
Shrimp
Scallops
Shellfish
Tuna
Turkey
Veal
Venison
ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS
Avacado Oil
Butter
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Flax Oil
Lard
Olive Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS
Carob
Sugar
Corn Syrup
ACIDIFYING ALCOHOL
Beer
Spirits
Hard Liquor
Wine
ACIDIFYING OTHER FOODS
Catsup
Cocoa
Coffee
Vinegar
Mustard
Pepper
Soft Drinks
ACIDIFYING DRUGS & CHEMICALS
Aspirin
Chemicals
Drugs, Medicinal
Drugs, Psychedelic
Pesticides
Herbicides
Tobacco
ACIDIFYING
JUNK FOOD
Coca-Cola: pH 2
Beer: pH 2.5
Coffee: pH 4

Do I stop my medications while taking supplements?

NO. Take your supplements along with your medications until your doctor reduce your dose in 4-9 months depending on your progress & situation.

How can I survive a heart attack when I am alone?

Without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint,Has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.A deep breath should be taken before eachCough, and the cough must be deep  And prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated About every two seconds without let up Until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.  Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart andKeep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.Do you recommend reducing or stopping soft drinks?Yes I recommend stopping all soft drinks including diet sodas. Sugar, caffeine, aspartame and phoshates can cause imbalance and lead to illness instead of wellness.

What are the Adverse Drug Side Effects [ADR]?

According to a survey published in the Journal of American Pharmacists’ Association in 2001, the cost of detected drug-related morbidity and mortality in the United States exceeded US$177 billion in 2000, with hospital admissions accounting for about 70% of total costs. Since 1995, the costs associated with drug related problems have been more than doubled.

What is the connection between magnesium and Brain Health?

Studies have confirmed that better magnesium levels help protect brain tissue from the damage that can be caused by any head trauma. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker, which makes it a principle nutrient for helping to control blood pressure. In the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study, researchers found that people who took in enough magnesium while on a calorie-controlled diet were able to lower their blood pressure. And this same calcium channel blocking effect plays a role in protecting the brain. The brain operates on a balance between “excitatory” and “inhibitory” activity. A neurotransmitter called glutamate is the primary trigger for the excitatory activity. When brain cells are activated by glutamate, calcium ions rush in. This is fine as long as the excitation is kept under reasonable control. But too much calcium entering the cells can be deadly to brain tissue. That’s where the calcium channel blocking effect of magnesium comes in.

What is the best way to build muscle with Potassium?

 

Food Source
Serving size
Potassium (IN MG)
Swiss chard, boiled
1 cup
961
Lima beans, cooked
1 cup
955
Yams, cooked
1 cup
911
Acorn squash, baked
1 cup
896
Spinach, boiled
1 cup
839
Papaya
1 whole
781
Pinto beans, boiled
1 cup
746
Crimini mushrooms, raw
5 oz.
636
Cod, baked or broiled
4 oz.
586
Beets, boiled
1 cup
518
Broccoli, boiled
1 cup
457
Brussels sprouts, boiled
1 cup
450
Cantaloupe
1 cup
427
Tomato, raw
1 cup
427
Banana
1 whole
422

Do I need to take the Flu Shot?

No. Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock, M.D. wrote a new, more horrifying event is soon to take place that will potentially kill thousands and cripple tens of millions more. He says a new vaccine has been created using an immune adjuvant called squaline, that has been shown to produce devastating neurological injuries in animals and has been strongly linked to the Gulf War syndrome and the 200% increase in the fatal disease ALS in soldiers receiving the anthrax vaccine.  

Do I need a mamogram every year?

NO. It’s Time to Question the Value of Mammography. New studies have cast doubt on whether these unpleasant procedures save lives. Mammography is big business these days. Countless advertisements and physicians are telling women to have mammograms. But the value of this procedure is far from clear. We all know mammograms have a high risk of false positive and false negative findings. The test procedure is unpleasant and radiation is potentially harmful. Mammography is claimed to lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. Proponents argue that mammography can detect breast tumors a year or so earlier than simple palpation. This “early” detection, so the argument goes, leads to earlier treatment and a lower risk of breast cancer mortality. Statistics, it is claimed, have validated this argument.

Is it safe to take a mega dose of Vit. C?

Although Vit. C is water soluble and reasonably safe to take, I do not recommend exceeding 2000mg daily. Usually 1000mg/day is an ideal dose. Excess dosage may cause stool softenning and if you eat shrimp excess vit. C may increase arsenic level found naturally in sea foods. 

What causes Vaginal Dryness?

A woman’s vagina naturally produces a clear, relatively odorless vaginal lubrication. How much lubricant is produced is influenced by a number of different factors and varies from woman to woman. Factors that may influence vaginal dryness are: Intercourse/Diaphragms/Antidepressants/Antihistamines/decongestants/Antibiotics/Chemotherapy/Radiation/Allergens such as dyes and fragrances in toilet paper and laundry detergent/Drying soaps/Douches/Tampons/Condoms/Low estrogen/progesterone/Menopause, Perimenopause and postmenopause [Hormone Fluctuation]/extreme stress, fatigue and emotional disturbance. 

Is there a connection between Autism and vaccination?

Yes. During last ten years the incidence of autism has skyrocketed to 1 in 300 to 1 in 600 children. Many in the healthcare field believe that vaccinations may be the culprit that conventional medicine is fearful to scrutinize. Are vaccinations worth the risk of a child becoming autistic for the rest of their life?

Why sex is essential for men and women?

Men who have sex at least twice a week can almost halve their risk of heart disease, according to new research. It shows men who indulge in regular lovemaking are up to 45 percent less likely to develop life-threatening heart conditions. The study, of over 1,000 men, did not examine whether women benefit too. The researchers who carried out the investigation are calling for doctors to screen men for sexual activity when assessing their risk of heart disease.
 
American Journal of Cardiology January 15, 2010, Volume 105, Issue 2, Pages 192-197 

 Do I need “One Blood Pressure medication”?

NO. The Polycap was intended for use with individuals independent of the presence or absenceof hypertension or hypercholesteremia. In the latest issue of the  Popular prescription drugs can rob your body of many essential nutrients, doing you more harm than good. Scores of popularly prescribed drugs for all kinds of health problems have been proven to leach important vitamins, minerals, and key enzymes out of your body or prevent it from being able to absorb them. They can also affect metabolism and even make it impossible for your body to use certain nutrients. Look for These Common Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet Some of the most commonly used drugs in America today can cause any one of the problems on this list: Aspirin
You may be surprised to learn that aspirin makes it harder for your body to absorb vitamin C. It can also decrease levels of iron and folic acid, leading to anemia, susceptibility to cold and flu, and a host of additional ailments.
Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives have been shown to drain your body of vitamin B6, B12, zinc, and blood magnesium levels. This can set a cascade of unwanted side effects in motion, including sleeplessness, mood swings, diarrhea, poor immune resistance, insomnia, depression — even anorexia.
Acid Blockers
If you’re taking drugs to relieve heartburn or acid reflux, chances are you’re shortchanging your body of zinc and iron. You need zinc in abundance for its power to help your body recover from wounds and injury and fight off infectious diseases. It’s also one of the keys to prostate health, virility, and sexual performance. In fact, for men, the prostate gland is where most of the body’s zinc is concentrated. Acid blockers’ also effect iron levels — particularly in women. We all need iron to enable our blood to deliver oxygen to every cell in our bodies. Without enough of it, a host of problems set in, including anemia, fatigue, and greater vulnerability to illness.
Corticosteroids
Prednisone and hydrocortisone are some of the top drugs used to treat lupus, Crohn’s disease, and other autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. Unfortunately, they also leach calcium from your body and increase its elimination, putting you at greater risk of bone fracture and osteoporosis. Some studies have shown these drugs can also lower levels of key trace elements, including magnesium, selenium, zinc, copper, and potassium. You should be taking supplements to offset the loss of so many important nutrients.
Hormone Replacement Drugs
The term “hormone replacement” is totally misleading: the drugs doctors are prescribing to millions every year to offset declining hormone levels aren’t “replacing” anything. That’s because drug makers derive them from animal hormones that are utterly foreign to your body. Studies show that these drugs deplete a long list of critical nutrients, including: Vitamin B2/(riboflavin)/Folic acid/Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)/Vitamin C/Zinc/Magnesium/Anti-Diabetic Drugs
Metformin, one of the most widely used medications to treat the symptoms of diabetes, robs your body of vitamin B12 and folic acid. It can attack heart health over time, partly because it also lowers CoQ10 levels. Every cell in your body needs it for metabolism, and it’s especially crucial for the proper function of your vital organs, including the brain, heart, and liver. As you age, your body makes less and less of it.
Statin Drugs
Lipitor, Zocor, Mevacor, and the like are great at driving your LDL cholesterol levels through the floor; unfortunately, they do the same thing to CoQ10 levels. Here are just a few of the risks you face if you’re taking statins:
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Depression
  • Confusion
  • Impotence
  • Amnesia
  • Lowered sex drive
  • Disorientation
  • Weakened immune system
  • Shortness of breath
  • Liver damage
  • Fatigue
  • Kidney failure
  • Nerve pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Rhabdomyolysis (painful bursting of muscle cells)
  • Death
Blood Pressure Drugs
Sixty-five million Americans have high blood pressure according to the American Heart Association. If all of them were to take some of the most common drugs to treat hypertension, they’d also be deficient in vitamin B6 and CoQ10.
Diuretics
There are two kinds of diuretics: thiazides and loop diuretics. They’re great at lowering blood pressure. Doctors also prescribe them for diseases of the kidney and liver, as well as for heart health.
While they help to fight these health conditions, they can also cause serious health problems. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril) lowers levels of zinc, magnesium, and potassium. Loop diuretics like furosemide (Delone, Detue, Lasix), and bumetanide (Bumex) also deplete calcium, and vitamins B6 and C. Halt These Health Problems in Their Tracks . . . Now
Here’s a list I’ve put together of signs to watch out for. They may mean you’re missing an important nutrient:
Medical Malnourishment: Nutrients and Signs to Watch For
B1 (Thiamin)
Depression, memory loss, weight loss, fatigue, numbness
B2 (Riboflavin)
Dermatitis, lesions at the corners of the mouth, swollen tongue, vision loss
B3 (Niacin)
Skin lesions, insomnia, depression, aggression, swelling, diarrhea, weakness, “brain fog,” balding
B5 (Pantothenic Acid
Fatigue, numbness, foot pain
B6 (Pyridoxine)
Depression, fatigue, dermatitis, anemia, glucose intolerance
B7 (Biotin)
Balding, depression, dermatitis, nausea, anorexia
B9 (Folate)
Anemia, fatigue, cervical dysplasia, diarrhea, gingivitis, depression, irritability, insomnia
B12 (Cobalamin)
Anemia, fatigue, poor nerve function, diarrhea, loss of memory
Vitamin C
Liver spots, bleeding at the gums, fatigue
Calcium
Weakened bones and fractures, muscle spasms
Magnesium
Fatigue, irritability, weakness, muscle cramps, insomnia, anorexia
Potassium
Fatigue, irregular heartbeat, irritability, confusion, reduced nerve function
Iron
Anemia, weakness, fatigue, poor immune function
Zinc
Slow recovery from wounds, decreased immunity, loss of taste and smell, balding, skin disorders, sexual dysfunction
Selenium
Poor immune function, heart disease
CoQ10
Hypertension, fatigue, cardiovascular disease
Carnitine
Muscle weakness, inability to digest fat, stunted growth in children, poor athletic performance
MIXING A STATIN AND AN ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUG MAY BE DANGEROUS
On August 8, 2008, the FDA issued an alert about the increased risk of a statin related
serious and potentially fatal muscle disorder (rhabdomyolysis) for patients taking more than 20 mg./day of simvastatin (Zocor) along with the anti-arrhythmic drug amiodarone. The problem appears to be that amiodarone inhibits one of the cytochrome P450 enzymes that is involved in the metabolism of the statin, thus providing for increased levels to persist and therefore increasing the risk of side effects.
Deceptive “Protein” Toxin is Becoming More Widely Spread in Your Food
 
 First baby milk formula, then dairy-based products from yogurt to chocolate, and now chicken eggs have been contaminated with melamine.An admission that the industrial chemical is regularly added to animal feed in China has fueled fears that the problem could be more widespread, affecting fish, meat and possibly many other foods.Melamine is rich in nitrogen, which means that it gives low-quality food and feed artificially high protein readings. But extremely high levels of melamine can cause kidney stones, and in some cases can bring on life-threatening kidney failure. 
However, there have been no tests on melamine’s precise effects in humans.
Until the contaminated baby formula became public in a few months ago, there was never any reason to. The situation has left consumers worldwide, particularly parents, worried about food products from China, and even those made elsewhere with ingredients imported from Chinese companies.
 Introduction to liver blood test
 nitial step in detecting liver damage is a simple blood test to determine the presence of certain liver enzymes in the blood. Under normal circumstances, these enzymes reside within the cells of the liver. But when the liver is injured for any reason, these enzymes are spilled into the blood stream. Enzymes are proteins that are present throughout the body, each with a unique function. Enzymes help to speed up (catalyze) routine and necessary chemical reactions in the body.
Among the most sensitive and widely used of these liver enzymes are the aminotransferases. They include aspartate aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT). These enzymes are normally contained within liver cells. If the liver is injured, the liver cells spill the enzymes into blood, raising the enzyme levels in the blood and signaling the liver damage.
We’ve helped literally thousands of patients using a series of breakthrough treatments based in the revolutionary new science of achieving optimal health by balancing human metabolism.
And few things in your body chemistry are as closely linked to your metabolism as your hormones – especially testosterone.
We do a complete evaluation of all hormone levels – not just testosterone but also stress hormones, thyroid hormones, growth hormone, DHEA, and others – all of which are interlocked in a delicate, easily imbalanced metabolic cycle within your body: 
6 Key Hormones You Need in Optimal Levels for Optimal Health
I rarely see a patient with low testosterone levels who does not also have a serious imbalance in some or all of the other major hormones regulating metabolism, body chemistry, and disease progression.
Here are 6 of the key hormones your doctor should test for … and the importance of maintaining optimal levels of each:
 
Testosterone – as we age, our testosterone levels decline, causing us to become moody, unhappy, forgetful, and disinterested in sex. Other symptoms of low testosterone range from loss of muscle mass and physical strength to accumulation of excessive belly fat.
 
 
 
Cortisol – too much stress causes cortisol to rise to dangerous levels. Result: elevated blood sugar, weight gain, weakened immune system, loss of bone density, sleeping problems, and compromised immune system.
 
 
 
Thyroid hormone – an important controller for your metabolism, the thyroid performs a myriad of critical functions – from keeping body temperature normal and efficiently burning fat for energy, to regulating blood glucose and enabling neurotransmitters to work.
 
 
 
DHEA – your body depends on adequate DHEA levels to create the hormones that manage cholesterol … reduce formation of fatty deposits … promote bone growth … maintain ideal body weight … regulate blood sugar levels … and improve cognitive thinking.
 
 
 
Growth hormone – human growth hormone is required for mineralization of bone, tissue rejuvenation, protein synthesis, insulin regulation, and other essential biological functions in both children and adults.
 
 
 
Estradiol/Estrone – though estradiol and estrone are  primary female sex hormones, men need small amounts of them too, because estradiol aids the absorption of calcium, magnesium, and zinc — minerals important for bones, teeth, and our immune system.  But too much estrone or estradiol can have a deleterious effect on prostate health.
Optimizing levels of these key hormones could help you add up to 7 to 10 years to your life

What is your sign?   

  • AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inven tive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality. 
  • PISCES - The Dreamer (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don’t like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. 
  • ARIES - The Daredevil (Mar 21 – April 19)
    Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient.
     Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly – easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic. 
  • TAURUS - The Enduring One (April 20 – May 20) Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings that are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard – passionate. Express themselves emotionally… Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous. 
  • GEMINI - The Chatterbox (May 21 – June 20) Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express them selves. Argumentative and outspoken. Like change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent. Beautiful physically and mentally.
  • CANCER - The Protector (June 21 – July 22)
    Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty /handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.
  • LEO - The Boss (July 23 – Aug 22)
    Very organized. Need order in their lives – like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help Others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive. 
  • VIRGO - The Perfectionist (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
    Dominant In relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic. 
  • LIBRA - The Harmonizer (Sept 23 – Oct 22)
    Nice to everyone they meet. Can’t make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible. 
  • SCORPIO - The Intense One (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
    Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or
     secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional. 
  • SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
    Good-natured optimist.
     Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling.. Social and o utgoing. Doesn’t like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn’t like rules. Sometimes hypocritical.. Dislikes being confined – tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn’t like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out 
  • CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be Good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimistic. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be Unfriendly at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want. 

     

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    Toxic ingredients in personal care products/Wise Choices PDF Print E-mail
    Facts about safety

    Why Does Toothpaste Carry a Warning But Fluoridated Water Does Not?

    One of the first things he did was look at a tube of toothpaste, which clearly carries the warning: “Do not swallow,” and “in case of accidental ingestion, contact the poison control center.”

    The amount of fluoride they’re talking about is a quarter milligram of fluoride, contained in a pea size amount of toothpaste.

    But here is the kicker, This is the same amount of fluoride you find in 8 oz of water. Yet toothpaste carries a “Do not swallow” warning, whereas you’re typically told to drink eight 8oz glasses of water each day, without any concern for the amount of fluoride you will ingest. Commercial Toothpaste has also toxic formaldehyde as a filler which is used as embalming fluid! I recommend using Natural Toothpaste for all your family. Email: drgrant@rogers.com for details.

    One of Dr. Osmunson’s main concerns is water fluoridation for infants. The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that infants NOT receive fluoridated water for drinking, nor for making their formula, as fluoridated water contains 250 times more fluoride than mother’s milk.

    “We shouldn’t fluoridate water and harm our most vulnerable,” he says.

    Personally, I also strongly advise you do not give your children fluoridated water.

    Unfortunately, the only way to ensure your water is pure enough to drink is by installing a good water filtration system in your house, such as a reverse osmosis filter that can filter out fluoride and other dangerous water contaminants like disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Bottled water also typically contains fluoride, even though it’s not stated on the label.

    Dental Fluorosis – A Clear Sign of Excessive Fluoride Intake

    The next thing Dr. Osmunson looked at was dental fluorosis. These are the white and brown spots on your teeth. The only thing that causes dental fluorosis is fluoride – typically due to ingesting too much fluoride during your developing years, from birth to about 8 years of age. According to the CDC, about one third of children and adolescents 6 to 19 years have enamel fluorosis on their teeth.

    When dental fluorosis occurs, it can be an indication that the rest of your body has been exposed to too much fluoride also, such as your bones and the rest of your organs, including your brain.

    So, are there actual benefits of water fluoridation?

    Depending on the source, water fluoridation has been said to reduce tooth decay by anywhere from 20 to 80 percent. But when you compare the statistics between different countries, you see that no matter whether they fluoridate their water or not, tooth decay has steadily been reduced by the same amount.

    Likewise, when you compare states in the U.S., you find that increased amounts of fluoride in the drinking water make no difference. We have the same amount of good healthy teeth, regardless of water fluoridation.

    So, if there’s no benefit, WHY are we fluoridating?

    Why Do We Fluoridate Drinking Water if It’s Not Healthy? 

    The evidence points to it being little more than a well-orchestrated PR stunt to aid an industry in trouble – a fascinating story in and of itself, as described so well in Christopher Bryson’s book The Fluoride Deception and in one of the best web sites on this topic, Fluoride Action Network (FAN).

    Other pro-fluoride advocates go so far as to try to make you believe that fluoride is a nutrient that naturally helps build strong teeth and bones. One such example is the Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, which lists “fluoride” as one of only 28 vitamins and minerals permissible for sale for human consumption within the European Union. 

    But let’s make this point clear: fluoride is NOT an essential nutrient. The fluoride added to your drinking water is in fact a chemical waste product! It is NOT something you should use as a supplement to your diet.

    There are plenty of studies showing the dangers of fluoride to your health, such as:

    Increases lead absorption

    Disrupts synthesis of collagen

    Hyperactivity and/or lethargy

    Muscle disorders

    Brain damage, and lowered IQ

    Arthritis

    Dementia

    Bone fractures

    Lowers thyroid function

    Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)

    Inactivates 62 enzymes

    Inhibits formation of antibodies

    Genetic damage and cell death

    Increases tumor and cancer rate

    Disrupts immune system

    Damages sperm and increases infertility

    The Key to Healthy Teeth is in Your Diet! 

    If you’re wondering how to keep your teeth healthy, remember that fluoride was never the answer in the first place. Instead, look to your diet for naturally healthy teeth. In fact, most people whose diet includes very little sugar and few processed foods have very low rates of tooth decay.  

    Limiting, or eliminating sugar, and avoiding processed foods -- along with regular cleanings with your natural dentist -- will ensure that your teeth stay healthy naturally.

    What You Can Do to Help Eliminate Water Fluoridation

    Dr. Osmunson suggests you talk to your dentist and health care provider about water fluoridation. For example, ask them if they’ve seen the National Academy of Sciences report on fluoridation. You can help educate them by giving them information they may not have on water fluoridation and excess fluoridation exposure.

    He also suggests that professional health care providers and dentists take the time to look at both sides of the issue. If you are a professional in the field, you may also want to add your name to the online Professional Statement at www.FluorideAlert.org. As of April 2009, 2,221 medical and environmental health professionals have signed this statement, calling for an end to water fluoridation.



    Related Links:
    The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) analyzed 2,983 chemicals used in personal care products. The results were as follows:

    • 884 of the chemicals were toxic
    • 314 caused biological mutation
    • 218 caused reproductive complications
    • 778 caused acute toxicity
    • 148 caused tumors
    • 376 caused skin and eye irritations.
    —Judith Berns, “The Cosmetic Cover-up,” Human Ecologist 43 (Fall 1989)

    Wise Choices:

    "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer."

    Romans 12:12

    "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

    You become what you think about most of the time. And the most important part of each day is what you think about at the beginning of that day and at the end of the day. Start and end your day with positive thoughts and avoid listening to the news which most likely leave you depressed!

    Start Your Day Right
    Take 30 minutes each morning to sit quietly and to reflect on your goals. You'll find when you read the biographies and autobiographies of successful men and women that almost everyone of them began their upward trajectory to success when they begin getting up early in the morning and spending time with themselves.

    Feed Your Mind With Positive Ideas
    This is called the Golden Hour. The first hour sets the tone for the day. The things that you do in the first hour prepare your mind and set you up for the entire day. During the first thirty to sixty minutes, take time to think and review your plans for the future.

    Use Your Quiet Time Effectively
    Here are four things that you can do during that quiet time in the morning. Number one is to review your plans for accomplishing your goals and change your plans if necessary.

    Number two is think of better ways to accomplish your goals. As an exercise, assume that the way you're going about it is totally wrong and imagine going about it totally differently. What would you do different from what you're doing right now?

    Number three, reflect on the valuable lessons that you have learned and are learning as you move toward your goals.

    "Life is not easy for any of us. We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained"
    Do you have too much stress in your life?

    Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep, because you're worrying about one of the zillions of things you have to do the next day?

    Do you ever wake up bone-tired on a cold, dark morning... not wanting to get out of bed and face the day ahead of you?

    Do you wake up in the middle of the night, not able to get back to sleep.

    Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your busy schedule ... your huge to-do list ... and all you have to do at your job and at home?

    Do you crave sweets, carbohydrates, and salt for no apparent reason, especially at night?

    Do you notice that your short-term memory is starting to falter on you ... you enter a room can't remember why you went there to begin with?

    If so, you're not alone...

    In today's fast-paced society, more folks are suffering from stress overload, insomnia, and their debilitating effects than ever before.

    Instead of using medications, try our creative visualization techniques, natural supplements, deep breating, biofeedback device and other natural methods to help you cope and thrive during stressfull times. Please read the chapter on " from stress to success" By Dr. George Grant 101 ways to improve your life with 100 authors including Mark Victor Hanson and Les Brown.

    Please visit:  This website http://drgrant.thepc.hop.clickbank.net for wise choices. 
    We all have 24 hours/day; 1440 minutes, and 86400 seconds.. making a wise choice in our food & life style every waking second will determine our state of wellness or Ilness. Are you making a wise choices for food / exercise / sleeping / meditation / relaxation?

    Using Stumbling Blocks as Stepping Stones
    By: Brian Tracy

    Everyone makes mistakes and the busier you are, the more mistakes you will make. The only question is "How well and how effectively do you deal with the inevitable ups and downs of life?"

    In this newsletter, you learn the difference between a positive and negative worldview. You learn how to benefit from your mistakes and how to remain positive in the face of adversity.

    Let the Light Shine In
    This is achieved through the simple exercise of self-disclosure. For you to truly understand yourself, or to stop being troubled by things that may have happened in your past, you must be able to disclose yourself to at least one person. You have to be able to get those things off your chest. You must rid yourself of those thoughts and feelings by revealing them to someone who won't make you feel guilty or ashamed for what has happened.

    Using Stumbling Blocks as Stepping Stones
    There are two ways to look at the world: the benevolent way or the malevolent way. People with a malevolent or negative worldview take a victim stance, seeing life as a continuous succession of problems and a process of unfairness and oppression. They don't expect a lot and they don't get much. When things go wrong, they shrug their shoulders and passively accept that this is the way life is and there isn't anything they can do to make it better.

    On the other hand, people with a benevolent or positive worldview see the world around them as filled with opportunities and possibilities. They believe that everything happens as part of a great process designed to make them successful and happy. They approach their lives, their work, and their relationships with optimism, cheerfulness, and a general attitude of positive expectations. They expect a lot and they are seldom disappointed.

    Wise Food Choices to prevent Heart Attack & Stroke:

    LIKE a cut apple that browns or an iron nail that rusts, your body also undergoes oxidation and breakdown. When this oxidation proceeds faster than it should, you age faster.

    One of the effects of this oxidation is the blockage of arteries that cut of blood supply to vital organs like the brain as in the case of a stroke. The carotid artery is an artery that supplies the head and neck with oxygenated blood.

    The carotid ultrasound provides physicians with valuable information on the health of carotid arteries. With this relatively inexpensive ultrasound technology, physicians can detect the degree of blockage in the carotid arteries and measure the thickness of the intima-media.

    The well-known Rotterdam study showed that if carotid intima- media thickness is greater than 1 mm, the risk of a stroke is increased even if no arterial plaque is present. Ultrasound screening can be used to identify people at high risk of atherosclerosis.

    Many studies have found that a diet high in fruits and vegetables lowers risk of cerebrovascular disease and stroke.

    Two major reviews recommended increased dietary intake of antioxidants like vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin B (including folate), potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids to reduce risk of stroke.

    Large long-term studies have found that daily dietary intake of beta-carotene plays a protective role against atherosclerosis and stroke.

    Rich sources of beta-carotene include carrots, squash, green leafy vegetables, milk, lean meat, fish, and poultry.

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It regulates oxidation reactions and protects polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin A.

    A large study supplying people with foods that have high levels of vitamin E (plant oils, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, butter, liver, egg yolk, milk, nuts, and seeds) found that higher intake of vitamin E helped reduce risk of death from stroke. Reduce your daily intake of salt. You need only half a gram daily which is a quarter of a teaspoon. The average person consume over 5 grams daily if the consume processed foods. Increase salt consuption may cause electrolite [minerals]imbalance which may lead to fluid retention, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Using dirutecis or water pills is counterproductive which leads to severe mineral's imbalance and potassium diffiency.

    Positive Focus will create the life that you want to live!

    Negative people are like human black holes. They drain your energy. They keep you from reaching your goals. They stop your life!

    The question becomes...

    Would you like to know how you can stay positive, energized, and powerful?

    Would you like to accomplish all of your goals?
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    Flex Your Mental Muscles
    When you develop the skill of learning from your mistakes, you become the kind of person who welcomes obstacles and setbacks as opportunities to flex your mental muscles and move ahead. You look at problems as rungs on the ladder of success that you grab onto as you pull your way higher.

    Two of the most common ways to deal with mistakes are invariably fatal to high achievement. The first common but misguided way to handle a mistake is the failure to accept it when it occurs. According to statistics, 70 percent of all decisions we make will be wrong. That's an average. This means that some people will fail more than 70 percent of the time, and some people will fail less. It is hard to believe that most of the decisions we make could turn out to be wrong in some way. In fact, if this is the case, how can our society continue to function at all?

    Cut Your Losses
    The fact is that our society, our families, our companies, and our relationships continue to survive and thrive because intelligent people tend to cut their losses and minimize their mistakes. It is only when people refuse to accept that they have made a bad choice or decision-and prolong the consequences by sticking to that bad choice or decision-that mistakes become extremely expensive and hurtful.

    Learn From Your Mistakes
    The second common approach that people take with regard to their mistakes, one that hurts innumerable lives and careers, is the failure to use your mistakes to better yourself and to improve the quality of your mind and your thinking.

    Learning from your mistakes is an essential skill that enables you to develop the resilience to be a master of change rather than a victim of change. The person who recognizes that he has made a mistake and changes direction the fastest is the one who will win in an age of increasing information, technology and competition.

    By remaining fast on your feet, you will be able to out-play and out-position your competition. You will become a creator of circumstances rather than a creature of circumstances.

    Action Exercises
    Now, here are three steps you can take immediately to put these ideas into action.

    First, imagine that your biggest problem or challenge in life has been sent to you at this moment to help you, to teach you something valuable. What could it be?

    Second, be willing to cut your losses and walk away if you have made a mistake or a bad choice. Accept that you are not perfect, you can't be right all the time, and then get on with your life.

    Third, learn from every mistake you make. Write down every lesson it contains. Use your mistakes in the present as stepping stones to great success in the future.

    Here your keys to Success:

    A: Attitude of gratitude

    B: Belief

    C: Comitment

    D: Determination

    E: Enthusiam

    God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body! God's Pharmacy! Amazing!




    A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...And YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

    A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.

    Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

    A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

    Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.

    Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

    Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).

    Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.

    Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.

    Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.

    Oranges , Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.

    Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body. 



     
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    Facts about safety

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    Acetaminophen causes more than half the acute liver failure
    in the United States

    12/24/2005

    The manufacturer of Tylenol has voluntarily upgraded warnings that large doses of acetaminophen can cause irreversible liver failure.

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