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Some Cardio Risk Factors

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Cardio ailment is a general term given to problems with the heart itself and blood vessels.  There are two main terms to describe the category of cardio vascular disease risk factors.  The initial category are risk factors that are not easily avoided, such as having a family history of heart disease or being a male.  The second category for risk factors are those that could possibly be altered by the individual, such as obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, lack of workout, and adult onset diabetes.  There is more of a chance of developing cardioproblems in the individuals from this group of risk factors.  However by modifying or eliminating these risks entirely can reduce the chances of acquiring heart ailment.

Some of the heart and blood vessel problems that are considered cardiovascular disease are rheumatic heart ailment, irregular heartbeat, stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, and congenital heart disorder.  Cardio ailment has no bias to  male or female, race or age.  Most persons who are high risk to suffer from this sickness are between the ages of 30 five to 60 four years old.   It is the leading lead to of death in America.

Due to the life style of many Americans the death rate will be even worse as the years pass by, unless a drastic adjustment comes about as individuals learn of the dangers.  The high obesity rates in the United Says in youngsters as well as adults is staggering.  The stresses of life also contribute to the high number of high blood pressure cases.  Type II diabetes is becoming not only an adult disease, but also a ailment of the younger adolescent.  Obesity is one of the most urgent problems in United States that is blamed for the rise of type II all forms of diabetes.

There is hope for declining the numbers in cardiovascular ailments.  More information is getting out for the open public in the high stakes involved in transforming the risk factors prior to the individual being diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder.  It is sometimes silent until it is too late.  A routine check up  is the first step in slowing down this dread disorder.  Risk factors can be discussed with the doctor and changes suggested if essential.  It is an easy first step and hopefully many will start today to be informed of their own risks and improve cardio health.

An interesting breakthrough product is ProArgi-9Plus which provides L-Arginie to the body which is a Nitric Oxide precursor

Why Your Brain Needs Antioxidant Protection

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From your first day to your last and for each microsecond in between , there is a battle raging in each system in your body .  There are easily millions of these battles happening simultaneously and they have oxyradicals on one hand and antioxidants opposing them . These batttles affect how long you live , your vulnerability to many different medical conditions and without question the quality of your life and health as a senior citizen .

A human brain is highly vulnerable to oxidative stress because while it only accounts for about 2% of your mass of your body , about 20% of the oxygen you take in is required by your brain.  Oxy or free radicals – unstable oxygen molecules are created by by a variety of things , but a major  cause is a natural and unavoidable by-product of metabolizing oxygen . Since twenty percent of your oxygen supply goes to your brain, it stands to reason that your brain will be subjected to a high number of free radicals.

In your mind is a major concentration of naturally occurring molecules called Lipids. Lipids include sterols, waxes, fats and a seletion of fat soluble vitamins like D, A, E and K. Lipids act as signaling molecules and are uses for energy storage and are structural components of your cell membranes.  Lipid peroxidation is the name given to free radical Lipid damage and a reason for the importance of antioxidant supplements .

Your defense from Lipid peroxidation in your brain is from antioxidants and in particular a small subset known as Network Antioxidants or the Antioxidant Network ,  made up of Vitamins E, C CoEnzymeQ10, Lipolic acid and Glutathione.  Network Antioxidants work together to clean up free radicals in the brain and they are uniquely able to repair the others in the group .  Among the Network Antioxidants, the most important is Glutathione laso known as The Master Antioxidant. Glutathione is naturally manufactured in your body and are present in each and every cell.

Sadly , your brain maintains lower levels of   Glutathione than other parts of your body and with aging , the natural supply is even less because the ability to make Glutathione falls by around 10% for every decade after our twenties.  But a brain must have Glutathione to be healthy.  Think about the role that Antioxidants play in connection with Alzheimer’s Disease – also known as senile dementia.

There is a powerful link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease . In a study conducted in 2009 on laboratory rats , two equal groups were deliberately given aluminum toxins, but group was also dosed with antioxidant oxyradicals scavengers.  Group one experienced a significant increase in lipid peroxidation and developed oxidative stress – which is the result of rampant free radical damage.  Reduced glutathione and other network antioxidants were also recorded . For the group that was provided with the toxins and the free radical scavengers, none of these changes were found .

With the brain’s vulnerability to the formation of lipid peroxides a plentiful store of antioxidants ( in particular Network Antioxidants and most specifically , the master antioxidant Glutathione) is key to having a healthy and functioning brain. While oral glutathione supplements are not considered to be effective, you can take a glutathione precursor like Cellgevity from Max International .

Nitric Oxide, ProArgi-9 Plus and Your Heart

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Discovering the medical significance of Nitric Oxide (NO) as a signalling molecule for the cardiovascular system attained Robert F. Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro and Ferid Murad the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

A signaling molecule transmits info between cells. These molecules are released from the cell mailing the message, cross over the space between cells, and interact with receptors in an additional cell, triggering a response in that cell.

The reactions that the Nitric Oxide molecule sets off in the cardio vascular system are the substance of healthcare miracles for people risking heart attacks caused by the conditions acknowledged as hardening of the arteries or coronary artery disease and more correctly referred to as atherosclerosis.

Nitric Oxide relaxes the blood vessels, adding to their elasticity over time, improving or increasing the blood flow and –importantly – even dissolving cholesterol plaque, which if it breaks off can trigger a heart attack and possibly a stroke. I used to think that the trouble with plaque was that it built up and over time would obstruct the vessels, but now I comprehend that it becomes Deadly when the plaque ruptures and pieces of it are suddenly turned free in the bloodstream.

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L-Arginine is transformed by the body into Nitric Oxide and L-Citrulline is converted to L-Arginine which then converts into Nitric Oxide – a powerful One-Two punch
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Why We Need More Bacteria

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A frustrated Dr. Alexander Khoruts was out of alternatives for treating a woman with a vicious gut infection of Clostridium difficile. Antibiotics weren’t working so Dr. Khoruts determined his patient should have a transplant.  He transplanted some of her husband’s bacteria .

Prior to the transplant , they determined , her gut flora was brutally depleted . “The normal bacteria just wasn’t there in her,” said Dr. Khoruts. “She was inhabited by all kinds of misfits.” Two weeks after the transplant , the donated bacteria had taken charge . “That population was able to function and cure her condition quickly”

To state that the scientific community was surprised with the outcome is definately an understatement.  It shouldn’t be. Researchers are regularly astonished by the inter workings , impact , and sheer number of microbes that live in our systems . We have over 10 times more bacteria than cells.

Everyone ends up with populations of different species, but those species generally fulfill the same necessary chemistry that we need to be healthy . One of those functions is breaking down complex plant molecules.  We have a pitifully small number of enzymes encoded in the human genome, so we rely on microbes . In addition to helping us digest , the bacteria helps us in many other ways. The bacteria in our nasal passage , for example, make antibiotics that fight off the dangerous pathogens we sniff .

In order to work in harmony  with our internal flora own bacteria population , our immune system must tolerate thousands of harmless species , while attacking pathogens . Researchers are finding that the microbiome itself guides the immune system to the proper balance.  One way the immune system fights pathogens is with inflammation. Too much inflammation can be damaging , so we also have immune cells that produce inflammation-reducing signals. With their ability to contain unrestrained free radicals, antioxidant populations also support an inflammation fighting function.

Scientists are finding new links between our bacteria populations and our health. They’re also finding that many diseases are accompanied by dramatic changes in the makeup of our inner ecosystems. For example asthmatics have a different collection of microbes in their lungs than healthy people. Obese people also have a different set of species in their guts than people with normal weight.

Some studies indicate that babies delivered by Caesarian section are more vulnerable to skin infections because they might lack the protective covering of microbes from their mother’s birth canal. Caesarean sections have also been connected to a rise in allergies and asthma in children . So have the high use of antibiotics in the U.S. and other developed countries. Farm children — can pick up healthy dose of microbes from the soil — are less prone to getting autoimmune disorders than their peers who are raised in cities.

We consistently underestimate the importance of microbes and bacteria to our health and our medical profession has been too quick to take out their pads of paper and write up prescriptions for antibiotics and synthetic drugs.  Digestive Enzyme supplements , healthy bacteria and antioxidant supplements   might be a more thoughtful route to take in the future if we want to change this trend.

Inflammation, Pain Relief & the Immune System

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Inflammation is what happens when the body’s immune systems   protect us from infection and alien substances like toxins, bacteria and viruses .  However , in auto immune diseases, the defense system inappropriately triggers an inflammatory response when there are no foreign substances to fight off and causes damage to its own cells   The immune system attacks healthy tissues as if they are  infected or somehow abnormal . When inflammation occurs , chemicals from the body’s white blood cells are released into the blood and/or afflicted tissues for the purpose of ridding the body of foreign toxins . These new chemicals increases the blood flow to the immediate area and can cause swelling, warmth and redness . Unfortunately , inflammation can stimulate nerves and result in a lot of pain.

Arthritis is a well known term that describes joint inflammation . Some, but not all, types of arthritis are the fallout from out of control inflammation.  Some types of inflammatory arthritis  include:rheumatoid arthritis, Shoulder tendinitis or bursitis and Gout .

While not all  need to be present , the basic symptoms of inflammation are swelling, redness, pain or stiffness in the joint and a decrease or loss in function   Also , Inflammation might also be associated with general “flu-like” signs including – fever, feeling chilled, tiredsness and a loss of energy, headaches, stiff muscles and a loss of appetite.

Although the original pain created by inflammation can seem lousy enough, the added cells and fluid – in the long term wearing down of cartilage (cushions at the end of bones) and joint lining.  Inflammation can also be a problem for organs.   The type of symptoms depends on which organs are inflamed .

  • An inflamed heart (myocarditis) may result in shortness of breath or swollen legs
  •  Inflammation of the narrow tubes that transport air to the lungs might set off an asthma attack
  • Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) may lead to elevated blood pressure or kidney failure
  • An inflamed large intestine (colitis) can lead to diarrhea and cramps .

Pain might not be the first symptom of the inflammatory disease , since many organs do not include a lot of pain-sensitive nerves.

There are several treatment alternatives for inflammation , but as a rule , the medical community will rely on prescription anti-inflammatories, pain medication, rest, exercise, and surgery to correct joint damage.

The objectives of treating inflammation are to:

  • Avoid or modify behaviors that aggravate pain
  • Relieve pain through analgesics (pain- relief medications ) and anti-inflammatory medications
  • Maintain joint mobility and muscle strength with physical therapy
  • Decrease stress on the joints with braces, splints or canes as necessary

What’s missing are any preventative ideas or self help steps designed to basically aid your body by boosting your antioxidant intake , making dietary improvements , reducing stress in your life and dealing with everyday toxins – because they truly are everywhere.  Antioxidants will help your body to overcome toxins and fight inflammation.

Camu-Camu – Antioxidant food and Vitamin C Source

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Are you looking for superior antioxidant foods?

In the flood plains of the Amazon between Peru and Brazil lives a bushy tree – Myrciaria dubia- usually called Camu-Camu.  After the fragrant , waxy white flowers drop it develops small purple-red colored fruit that looks similar to a cherry. Among herbalists , camu-camu is valued for its astringent, antioxidant , antiviral, anti-inflammatory , analgesic and emollient and nutritional characteristics and additionally is a source of phosphorus, protein , niacin, iron , thiamin riboflavin , calcium, beta-carotene , and three   amino acids. It’s an abundant source of flavinoids.

People who take Camu-camu because of  its vitamin C know that only 1-2 grams of this naturally present vitamin C is a superior immune system strengthener than large doses of commercially available synthetic vitamin C . Camu-camu is around two to three percent Vitamin C by fresh weight, which is an unusually high concentration and testifies to Camu-camu’s value as an antioxidant food .  And  antioxidants are vital for my 2 other favorite “antis” antiaging and anti-inflammatories .

Camu-camu is now being studied to assess its emotion balancing properties . As published in the Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Healing (1998) by Gary Null, Ph.D. this fruit is second in terms of the potency of the chemical compounds it contains for its mood balancing properties. While the connection has not been thoroughly researched , it seems that Camu-camu might offer nutritional help for your brain’s natural production of mood balancing compounds .  Additionally, research has been released linking vitamin C and a higher level of serotonin.

Dr Mike Adams, (who’s called the Health Ranger) said this about Camu-Camu:
“I’ll tell you a secret about camu. It’s the highest natural source of vitamin C in the world. And it’s not just one isolated chemical (ascorbic acid), it’s the full symphony of protective antioxidants. My research on this herb , based in part of the works of Dr. James Duke, leads me to the conclusion that camu-camu crosses the blood-brain barrier and offers extraordinary protection to the nervous system. There is no question in my mind that this product can drastically reduce eye disorders, including macular degeneration, as well as protect the brain and nervous system from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

Camu-camu is just one of the natural antioxidant foods found in AIO- Premium Cellular Health

Improve your digestion with enzymes

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Those of us who are familiar with and always aware of the importance of digestive enzymes sometimes forget that enzymes are necessary for more than fodd processing . In fact , in the absence of enzymes there would be no chemical reactions anywhere in our body, because enzymes represent the potential labor force your body can draw from to fire up every necessary chemical reaction. Without enzymes there is no life .

But food digestion uses a large investment of energy from your body in terms of enzyme capacity . Since we only have a certain enzyme potential when we’re born and it needs to last our entire life, it only makes sense to manage our capacity to manufacture enzymes and supplement when possible . One of the reasons that supplementing is necessary, is because our cooked diet is responsible for robbing us of the enzyme activity we would gain from a diet of raw food . (And if you can understand how we are shortchanged of our natural enzyme sources from our diets of cooked food, just think of the implications  for your dogs and cats !)

To supply our saliva and pancreatic, gastric and intestinal juices with the myriad of enzymes needed to process our intake of cooked food, our bodies need to steal from the provision of enzymes to our heart, brain , lungs, kidneys , muscles and other tissues and organs . According to food enzyme researcher, Dr. Edward Howell, that trade off between our digestive tract and the other organ systems in our bodies might directly contribute to the development of a few different chronic and incurable diseases .

In short , in the words of this physician , who has spent more than 40 years treating ongoing ailments  -the depletion of our enzyme “bank “, which is the direct result of our diets dominated by cooked – “enzyme dead” food, is a leading cause of premature aging and early death.

Since few of us will  move totally to a diet of raw foods , there are 2 simple steps that we can try to  address this problem .  The first is to make a conscious effort to eat more raw, vegetables and fruits replacing some of our cooked foods with simpler fare – like grains, fruits and vegetables.

Another idea – that’s also simple is to start supplementing  with quality digestive enzymes .  Maximizer, which is a product available from RGarden is a multi-enzyme supplement.  For people with problems like stomach ulcers, an even better choice is Gamma-Zyme another multi enzyme supplement that does not contain Protease ( for proteins) which can upset some stomachs.

What are Digestive Enzymes and why do I care?

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Enzymes are all complex molecules, that support every chemical reaction that happens in the body.  Digestive and Metabolic are the two majors types of enzymes.  The Metabolic enzymes fuel you body functions.  Digestive enzymes breakdown big food molecules into small enough , more easily used components.  Food begins with the enzymes necessary to aid the digestive process so that your body doesn’t need to do as much work.  But when we cook, refine or process food, most, if not all of the enzymes are destroyed.

Our digestive system’s job is to extract and absorb the critical nutrients contained in our food.  But, eating cooked foods means that  our body needs to draw enzymes from our pancreas, liver and other organs to support our digestion and over time this can contribute to a weakened immune response and it can slow down our metabolism.

Enzyme-deficient food sits in the upper part of your stomach rotting instead of  starting to digest . That’s what the enzymes are designed to do. When that happens your white blood cell count will increase since your immune system responds to your undigested food as an alien substance.  Additionally , it strains our systems to provide extra digestive enzymes at the expense of making metabolic enzymes for cellular activity.  If stomach acids don’t complete their function before the food moves into the small intestine, it’s possible for food particles to enter your blood system undigested!

This rotten material can cover the intestinal walls , hurting your ability to absorb needed nutrients and interfering with the removal of toxins through the intestinal wall.  In this environment, bacteria and viruses can thrive and easily multiply out of control and make you susceptible to infection, fatigue, and degenerative disease.

Very few of us are going to eat a raw food diet so we’re living on enzyme deficient food, but you can supplement with digestive enzymes like enzyme Blends like Maximizer, Gamma-Zyme or Quadra-Zyme Plus from RGarden.

Vitamins E & D3, Alma Fruit,Glutathione – Immune System Boosters

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As is the case most other things your immune responses weaken with age ,so you might want to think about taking natural immune boosters that can support this important function .

One such supplement is Vitamin E.  Based on some research from the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, found at Tufts University in Boston , Vitamin E may prevent part of the immune system from declining with age .  The research ran with seventy eight healthy seniors , aged sixty-five plus and it found that 200 mg of Vitamin E every day for a period of 4 months triggered more antibody production in response to tetanus and hepatitis B vaccines .

Vitamin E can support the immune response by initiating extra production of our killer cells that destroy germs and cancerous cells. In addition to that , your B-cells,  the immune cells that create bacteria killing antibodies are stimulated in the presence of Vitamin E.  Another interesting thng – in a study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health using Vitamin E supplements was shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks by 50% .

Vitamin D3 the one made in skin after exposure to the suns ultraviolet light is also an immune system booster .

A new natural health product with immune system boosters called AIO- Premium Cellular Health also has Alma fruit – which I had never heard of until now .  Alma fruit, or the Indian gooseberry is also an exceptional source of Vitamin C with 30 times as much as you’ll find in oranges.  Alma fruit grows naturally in plains and mountain areas of the Indian Subcontinent and grows anywhere from Afghanistan to Burma .

Ongoing research is showing that Alma fruit could help to treat and/or avoid problems like stress, cataracts , hay fever, arthritis and even cancer.  It’s no surprise that the Indian and Tibetan healers consider it to have special immune enhancing and anti-aging properties .

Japanese researchers at Nagasaki University found that extracts from alma fruit prevent the growth of cancerous cells, with the cells in the uterous, stomach and skin showing the most pronounced effect.  Alma fruit is a very concentrated source of antioxidants. The active immune booster found in Alma is called phyllemblin and it stimulates an increased creation of immune cells.

Each body comes with lots of antioxidant based defensive abilities , but inside cells a little protein called glutathione is critical . Glutathione is needed for the proper functioning of immune cells, to defend us from bacterial and viral infections. Among those with immune deficiency, glutathione concentrations are shown to be very low in blood and immune cells. When they can supplement glutathione levels to those found in healthy humans is likely to help immune deficient patients .

Some Words About Glutathione

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Do you need to learn more about heart disease, pain, liver disorders, male infertility, Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, inflammatory diseases or are you concerned about your aging body? If so, you’ll be well advised to do a little bit of research on antioxidants  and of all the antioxidants you can look into, you should learn more about Glutathione.

Glutathione, a small molecule in the body, is formed by three amino acids. The product of these amino acids exists in every cell in your body. But, it can only  be produced by your body. Glutathione is vital to your immune system. It aids in the production of lymphocytes, the cells that combat particular diseases and illnesses . These cells produce oxiradicals to protect us from diseases, and to produce them , the body needs more antioxidants. Your body will also, ironically, use antioxidants to get rid of the free oxyradicals .

We can use the food we eat to fuel the creation of the amino acids needed to also manufacture glutathione as well as building it from the acids already there in the cells . There are a variety of  foods to provide the fuel to make glutathione. Watermelon and asparagus are two such foods , as are many other fresh vegetables, fruits, and  meat . Whey protein is also a good source . Oral glutathione supplements are not usually absorbed into our systems. That’s a shame, since our ability to manufacturer glutathione declines dramatically after our twenties. Glutathione precursors like Cellgevity on the other hand, will help our body boost Glutathione production.

It’s important to note that Cellgevity as a precursor does not contain Glutathione.  It contains other substances that your body uses to help it manufacture more glutathione on it’s own.

Glutathione has earned it’s reputation as the Master antioxidant. It will also help our body make repairs caused by infection, radiation treatments, stress, injury, poor diet, and even burns and trauma . Antioxidants remove free radicals. This keeps our cells working as they should . Glutathione also aids the liver to remove foreign chemicals and other pollutants . As a matter of fact, most glutathione is manufacturered in your liver.

Who should look at increasing the amount of glutathione  or supplementing with Cellgevity? Anyone who is dealing with high blood pressure, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, cataracts, or male infertility issues may benefit from more glutathione. It can also help when recovering from chemotherapy and other radiation treatments. However, it is important to note that studies are still being done on glutathione, and it may not affect everyone in the same way.

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