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| IVL Products Health Watch - June, 2007 |
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Dear Reader,
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away just imagine what a glass of aloe vera juice can do for you. Aloe vera juice comes from the leaves of the aloe plant, which has long been heralded for its health enhancing properties. It is often referred to as "nature's perfect remedy" because of its ability to treat a vast array of health conditions.
The aloe plant and its derivative products have played a role in medicine and health dating as far back as the 4th century BC, when ancient Greek doctors discovered its benefits. Aloe is a lily-like, green and sometimes spiny shrub with very little, if any stem. It is grown in the southwestern region of the United States but is native to Africa.
Aloe vera juice contains a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B-complex, iron, copper, calcium, potassium and manganese. It is safe to drink every day. One of the most beneficial aspects of aloe juice is its ability to stimulate colonic irrigation (the process of loosening and washing out waste materials from the digestive system). Unfortunately our diets include many potentially harmful substances including various chemicals, fats and insecticides that can result in a high level of toxins. Food residues, toxins and bacteria can clog the intestinal lining. The bowel can actually become lined with unabsorbed food residues. These deposits can become impacted and prevent essential nutrients from being absorbed. The result is a nutritional deficiency, which can cause lethargy and exhaustion. The colon may begin to trigger moderate to severe pain in the lower abdomen because of diarrhea or constipation.
Researchers have discovered that drinking aloe vera juice regularly over several weeks can help break down residues and improve irrigation of the colon. This type of detoxification helps relieve abdominal pain, allowing a person to enjoy a wider range of foods. Many people find that they no longer need prescribed bulking agents or antispasmodic drugs once there bodies have become detoxified by regular servings of aloe juice. Aloe juice also helps regulate the production of stomach acids, which can prevent digestive problems like ulcer, acid indigestion, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Because of its analgesic and anti-inflammatory qualities, people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis can benefit greatly from aloe juice. It helps relieve joint pain, reduce stiffness and improves joint movement. The juice contains basic sugars that are essential in cell regeneration which help rebuild damaged muscle tissue.
Aloe vera juice is believed to increase the production of white blood cells, which can help the body fight bacteria and viruses as well as prevent the growth of cancer cells. It also helps to dilate the capillaries and support cell growth, thereby improving circulation.
Some studies have shown that aloe juice can be helpful to people who want to lose weight. Aloe vera works to reduce and stimulate the body mass index by stimulating the metabolic rate in our liver cells so that we burn more calories. Because it contains significant amounts of collagen protein, the body has to use some additional energy to assimilate its protein into your system.
With all of the toxins in our environment today, it is refreshing to know that there is a natural product which can help rid our bodies of toxic residues. So drink up and see the positive difference aloe juice makes in your health.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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Your 5 channels of elimination - liver, kidneys, colon, lungs and skin - all have to work harder to neutralize and eliminate toxins. And that adds up to organ stress and exhaustion, which helps contribute to cellular stress and finally - daily, life-draining fatigue - which is also a breeding ground for illness and disease.
The end result of poor diet and increased pollution: we are more wrung out, strung out and dragging from one day to the next.
Now, there's an easy, fast, super convenient, all natural, way to jumpstart and maintain your energy all day long and gain powerful, new health protection for your entire body, at the same time.
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| You May Never Have to Suffer From a Cold or Flu Again. |
It's true. This is not about merely relieving symptoms, but a way to help protect against colds and flu in the first place...
Just think of it ...no more runny or stuffy nose ...no more coughing and sneezing all day long ...no more feeling you can't get warm enough no matter how many layers you have on.
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| Why are Heart Disease and Stroke Linked to Gum Disease? |
The surface of healthy mucous membrane in the mouth is rich with antibodies called "immunoglobulins" that protect us from viruses and bacteria.
As we age, the body makes less of them and we have less resistance to the 300 kinds of oral bacteria.
When oral bacteria enter the bloodstream through a gum tear, they have a direct pipeline through the carotid arteries to the brain.
This same bacterial plaque that causes periodontal disease can trigger an immune response and inflammation that, in turn, can cause the arteries to swell. And the swelling of the arterial walls results in a blood flow constriction that can lead to a higher rate of stroke and heart disease.
Read on to learn more...
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Dear Reader,
It's undeniable that Western medicine has produced countless
marvels. In recent years, however, a growing number of
detractors have begun to point out some of the flaws
inherent in the strictly science-based approach to medicine
that is dominant in the West. Most troubling, these critics
claim, is the tendency of Western doctors to focus solely on
physical symptoms of illness.
In sharp contrast to this approach, traditional Chinese
medicine is based on a holistic view of health.
Practitioners of Chinese medicine focus on alleviating
physical ailments, but they also take into consideration the
mental, emotional, and spiritual components of well-being.
Indeed, the primary aim of traditional Chinese medicine is
fostering the free flow of the life force, known as qi
(pronounced "chee"). Illnesses are believed to develop when
the flow of qi is blocked or impeded in some way.
Ancient Roots, Modern Relevance
Traditional Chinese medicine is a complex interweaving of
the principles of herbal homeopathy and Taoist philosophy
with origins that date back several millennia. In fact, the
practice of Traditional Chinese medicine was fully
established centuries before the modern practice of Western
medicine came into existence.
Although the advent of Communism in China temporarily
limited the practice of traditional Chinese medicine in some
areas of the country, the tradition has remained vibrant and
vital in spite of these restrictions. Today, traditional
Chinese practitioners can be found in virtually every corner
of the world.
For centuries, Western doctors dismissed the principles of
traditional Chinese medicine as quackery. However, in recent
years, the practice of traditional Chinese medicine has
gained credibility and support from an unexpected ally - the
scientific community.
Since the early 1990s, Western research teams have
undertaken a series of investigations into the effectiveness
of Chinese medicine. The results, published in many of the
leading scholarly journals, have supported the usefulness of
this approach in treating a variety of illnesses and
symptoms, especially when combined with elements of Western
medicine.
These findings are also supported by glowing reviews from a
broad array of individuals who have given traditional
Chinese medicine a try. Many patients who have turned to
traditional Chinese medicine in desperation when
science-based Western practitioners were unable to ease
their symptoms have reported astonishing success rates.
Age-Old Herbal Antidotes for 21st Century Ailments
In the Western medical paradigm, doctors often focus their
efforts on the part of the body where symptoms have
developed. In traditional Chinese medicine, however, the
origins and the manifestation of an imbalance can often
occur in completely different areas of the body. For
example, to a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine,
a sallow complexion, pale lips, or muscle weakness could all
be signs of problems with the spleen.
Here's an overview of some of the most frequently used
herbal remedies that a practitioner might prescribe to
restore your qi and put you on the path to enhanced
well-being:
* Ginseng: Now well known in the West, ginseng is used
to combat fatigue, enhance energy, and increase stamina.
* Schisandra: This lemony herb, also known as
five-flavor berry, is used to bolster endocrine system
function and ease liver problems. It is also sometimes used
to alleviate the symptoms of allergy sufferers.
* Ginger: Not just used to flavor sushi or stir-fry,
ginger is prized by practitioners of traditional Chinese
medicine for its ability to treat nausea and stomach
ailments, improve circulation, and provide a boost to slow
metabolisms. It is also recommended as a non-hormonal method
of regulating the menstrual cycle.
* Astragalus Root: This herb is a time-honored method
for fortifying the qi, or life-force. It also bolsters
immune system functioning and improves lung capacity in
frequent cold sufferers or those with ongoing respiratory
problems. It is also often used to diminish the production
of perspiration.
* Dong Quai: This herb is often used to treat an array
of feminine symptoms, ranging from menstrual cramps to hot
flashes. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine often
refer to it as "women's tonic" because of its usefulness
with these problems.
* Licorice: If you're a Twizzlers fan, you might be
happy to hear that practitioners of traditional Chinese
medicine often use herbal licorice to improve the taste of
bitter herbal teas, as well as to strengthen other
prescribed herbal blends. Licorice is also believed to treat
ulcers and ease endocrine and immune system problems.
These represent just a few of the thousands of herbal
concoctions that are part of the rich healing tradition
tapped into by practitioners of Chinese medicine. If you
want to develop a comprehensive health regimen, consult a
qualified practitioner to get started.
However, if you simply want to explore a little on your own
before engaging the services of a professional, you can
easily brew herbal teas using ingredients that relate to
your symptoms. Check out a library book or search the
Internet for specific recipes, and your qi will be flowing
freely in no time at all.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
Less Toxins = Less Pain, More Energy
Medical studies reveal that each and every day we're
exposed to harmful substances, not only in the form of
common air pollution, but through the very foods we eat. The
Standard American Diet (or SAD for short!!) is loaded with
preservatives, antibiotics, pesticides, and dangerous
chemicals - all waiting to inundate your system, from your
organs, to your bloodstream, from your head down to your
toes, robbing you of the vibrant good health that you
deserve.
But once these harmful substances are removed from your
system, you'll begin to look and feel dramatically better...
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The Length and Quality of Your Life Depends On How Well
Your Liver Functions!
Impaired liver and gallbladder function have been linked
to accelerated aging, weakened immune system and dozens of
major illnesses and diseases including asthma, coronary
heart disease, cancers, migraines, allergies, varicose
veins, hemorrhoids, and kidney disease. When your liver
can't cleanse your blood, all the toxins you ingest and
absorb are passed unchecked into your bloodstream where they
poison your lungs, your skin, your kidneys, your
reproductive organs, your bones, and every cell in your
body!
Why? Because your liver is your body's mastermind
detoxifying agent and blood filter and your first and most
powerful line of defense in a polluted world. (That's why
the traditional Chinese doctors call the liver "the general
in the army," and why the oldest healing systems on earth
always clean the liver first!)
Learn more...
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Dr. Mikles is a Board Certified Internist,
and is the Medical Director of Choices Integrative
Healthcare Clinic in Sedona, Arizona. For more than 30
years, Dr. Mikles has been engaged in the study and practice
of the therapeutic effects of diet and nutrition, making him
one of the country's leading experts.
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Dear Reader,
Remember the Grinch? He usually rears his ugly head around
Christmas time but sometimes he gets bored when the weather
is warm and he tries to ruin summer fun by putting summer
hazards in our paths. Fortunately for us, those summer
hazards can be easily avoided by taking a few simple steps.
Extreme heat is one of the major hazards associated with
summer. Heat strokes kill thousands of people every year.
The risk of heat stroke goes up during heavy exertion and is
more prevalent in people with health conditions such as
diabetes, obesity and heart disease. People over the age of
65 and young children are especially prone to heat illness.
Normally the body cools itself by sweating. If temperatures
and humidity are extremely high, however, sweating is not
effective in maintaining the body's normal temperature and
that can lead to heat-related health problems. During heat
illness, the body's cooling system shuts down. The body
temperature goes up quickly, which inhibits the ability to
sweat. The first symptoms of heat exhaustion include
excessive thirst, fatigue and cramps in the legs or abdomen.
If it is left untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heat
stroke which is a serious and potentially life threatening
condition. Symptoms of heat stroke include dizziness,
headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, confusion, and
a temperature which can soar as high as 105° F or more. In
severe cases, the body's major organs may be damaged.
Fortunately, heat illness can be prevented by following a
few simple rules. Reduce strenuous activities during the
hottest hours of the day. If you must be outside in the heat
for long periods of time, carry a water bottle and drink
fluids constantly, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you
are working in a hot environment, it is essential that you
drink a minimum of 16 ounces of cold water per hour. Avoid
caffeine and alcohol. Getting adequate amounts of sleep and
proper nutrition are especially important during the hot
summer months. Light meals are easier to digest than heavy
meals. Eat fruits that are rich in antioxidants and vitamin
C like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
If you see someone who appears to be suffering from heat
illness, have the person lie down in a cool place and
elevate their legs. Use water, wet towels and fanning to
help cool the person down until emergency help arrives.
Food poisoning is another potential summer hazard that lurks
at weddings, picnics, graduation parties and family
cookouts. Bacteria, whether in food or in the air grow
faster in warm weather. Fortunately, food poisoning can be
avoided by following a few simple steps.
When the meal is finished food should be refrigerated
promptly. According to FDA guidelines, food should never be
left out for more than one hour when the temperature is
above 90° F. Even in cooler weather food should never be
left out for more than two hours. Keep hot food hot and cold
food cold. Wash off fruits and vegetables with cool running
water.
When you are packing food for a picnic, place cold food in a
cooler with plenty of ice or commercial freezing gels. Cold
food should be held at or below 40° F and the cooler should
be stored in the shade. Hot food should be wrapped well,
placed in an insulated container and kept at or above 140°
F.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning
any type of food preparation. Wash food surfaces and keep
raw food separate from cooked food.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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What is this "Hawaiian miracle?"
The noni plant has withstood the test of time. For
literally thousands of years it has been flourishing in
Hawaii's lush, nutrient-rich soil. Down through the ages,
healers and shamans in Hawaii and the South Pacific have
depended on the benefits of this versatile plant to ease the
pain and remedy the health problems of the people under
their care. They realized juice from the noni fruit had
amazing healing powers of restoration. The noni was - and
still is - considered sacred and vital to the health of
every islander.
In his book, "Noni: The Tropical Fruit with 101 Medicinal
Uses," Dr. Neil Solom discusses a survey of 8,000 people who
used Hawaiian Noni for a variety of medical conditions. When
doctors and other health professionals interviewed them,
they found that Hawaiian noni helped 78% of the people who
used it.
Steven Hall, M.D., of Providence Hospital in Washington, has
treated patients with Hawaiian noni for inflammatory
problems such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and even
carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Hall revealed that "noni is
incredible because it offers help to people who could not be
helped by traditional medical science." Dr. Hall also
reported that "not only does noni provide many benefits on
its own, but it also increases the effectiveness of other
treatments."
Master Herbalist, Rita Elkins, author of "The Noni
Revolution," states, "As an investigative author, I have
concluded that noni has more than enough credibility to
justify its use. . .for improved health. Supplementation
with noni appears to optimize health."
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| Cool your mouth and fight dental cavities at the same
time.
Used by dentists worldwide for oral health, xylitol, also
called wood sugar or birch sugar, is a five-carbon sugar
alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute. Xylitol is a
naturally occurring sweetener found in the fibers of many
fruits and vegetables. It is roughly as sweet as sucrose but
is a "tooth friendly" sugar. In addition to not encouraging
tooth decay (by replacing dietary sugars), xylitol may
actively aid in repairing minor cavities caused by dental
caries.
When bacteria enter the body they hold on to our tissues by
hanging on to a variety of sugar complexes. The open nature
of xylitol and its ability to form many different sugar-like
structures appears to interfere with the ability of many
bacteria to adhere.
Xylitol can also be applied nasally through a saline
solution containing xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Wash.
See xylitol products…
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What Do Your Kidneys Really Do For You Every Day?
It's their critical job to filter blood (about 1700 quarts a
day), ridding the body of waste products.
The kidneys filter metabolic waste products from protein,
fat, various minerals, alcohol, drugs, and other ingested
toxins. Said another way: your kidneys are your
indispensable wastewater removal system. Without them you
die!
Much of the water you drink is necessary to clean the blood
and flush acid waste out of the body via the kidneys.
Your kidneys also regulate all your body's water;
electrolytes monitor the acid/alkaline balance of your blood
and help control blood pressure. Read on to learn more...
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country's leading experts in nutritional medicine. |
Dr. Mikles is a Board Certified Internist,
and is the Medical Director of Choices Integrative
Healthcare Clinic in Sedona, Arizona. For more than 30
years, Dr. Mikles has been engaged in the study and practice
of the therapeutic effects of diet and nutrition, making him
one of the country's leading experts.
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Dear Reader,
On any given day, hundreds of thousands of people in this
country in the prime of their lives are sidelined by the
chronic pain, stiffness and extreme fatigue that are
hallmarks of fibromyalgia. For some the symptoms are so
severe that just getting out of bed is difficult, if not
impossible. Although thousands of studies have been
conducted about fibromyalgia, the exact causes have yet to
be determined and there is no known cure.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that results in muscle pain as
well as pain in the tissues of the body. Flu-like achiness
is frequently the most prominent symptom. With a condition
such as fibromyalgia, symptoms may not be present all the
time. They can come and go, with flare-ups that may be
followed by periods of lesser intensity.
A state of central sensitization exists in fibromyalgia
sufferers. This means that your central nervous system may
be unusually sensitive to pain (hyperalgesia) and you also
may find certain sounds, vibrations, light, and other
sensations (even smells) to be translated by your body into
discomfort or pain. Many patients also suffer from "fibro
fog," which is an inability to concentrate. Some medical
experts believe that fibro fog may actually be brought on by
the sleep deprivation that often accompanies fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men.
Once a person is diagnosed with fibromyalgia, they are prone
to intermittent bouts with the painful symptoms throughout
their lives. Since there is no cure, treatment is aimed at
controlling the symptoms. Because the condition is chronic,
sufferers need to find a drug-free way of coping with the
pain to avoid becoming dependent on habit-forming
prescription medications. Lifestyle changes, acupuncture,
massage, yoga and herbal remedies are among the drug-free
methods often used to ease the symptoms.
Studies funded by the National Institutes for Health show
that fibromyalgia patients who have regular massages report
less pain, more energy and fewer episodes of depression.
Massage relieves soreness and stiffness in muscles and
joints and strengthens connective tissue. Massages cause the
body to produce endorphins, the body's natural painkiller.
Muscles which have been in a state of contracture, or
constant tension, do not allow a healthy flow of fresh blood
and lymph to enter the tissue. Fluids locked within the
tissue become stagnant and filled with toxins and waste
products which would normally be carried away by healthy
circulation.
Massage techniques of compression and kneading push these
waste products from the muscle, allowing fresh blood and
lymph fluid back into the tissues bringing vital oxygen and
nutrition. Fibromyalgia sufferers see strong benefits from
deep tissue massage which is focused on deep muscle and
connective tissues.
Fibromyalgia can be diagnosed in one of two ways. When a
person experiences pain that is widespread on both sides of
the body, the doctor or holistic practitioner may suspect
the presence of fibromyalgia. The presence of at least
eleven or more points on the body that are sore or tender
when pressed may also indicate a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
Treatment methods will vary from person to person. Almost
all fibromyalgia sufferers can benefit from mild to moderate
exercise, especially those like Pilates that involve gentle
stretching. Swimming is also an appropriate exercise because
water allows patients to move freely without putting stress
on painful joints. Regular exercise helps reduce the aches
and pains and improves sleep. Exercise also helps reduce the
anxiety and depression, which often accompany chronic
illnesses.
Some patients benefit from counseling and stress-reduction
techniques. Many fibromyalgia sufferers have to make
significant lifestyle adjustments such as working only
part-time, taking frequent breaks and avoiding extreme heat
or cold. Talk to your holistic practitioner about the
treatment and lifestyle changes that will work best for you.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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What's So Bad About Losing a Little Sleep?
It's not the one or two nights of lost sleep that can cause
problems, it's chronic poor sleep or unrefreshed sleep night
after night that's hazardous to your health.
Imagine this...
Over 100 million Americans including teens and adults now
suffer from one of the 85 different sleep disorders -
meaning they routinely have trouble falling asleep, staying
asleep AND waking up!
While many of us are now busy burning the midnight oil or
twisting, turning, and agonizing through the wee hours
trying to get a good night's sleep...
Scientists are compiling evidence that sleep deprivation is
indeed potentially dangerous. Insomnia has now been
identified as a major risk factor for depression, diabetes,
alcoholism, obesity, on-the-job-accidents and weakened
immune response.
Read on to learn more...
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| Check out NASA's Astonishing Results...
NASA scientists discovered that because the cells of the
body live in an essentially zero-gravity environment, it's
beneficial to alter the G-force in order to stimulate the
body's lymphatic system that removes toxins from the cells.
Rebounding, (jumping on a trampoline), they found, is the
only exercise proven to exert the maximum amount of "pull"
on the human body down to the cellular level, with the least
amount of effort.
Subjects exercising on a Rebounder experienced a whopping
68% greater result in conditioning as compared to those who
jogged. Gravity helps to cleanse, strengthen and energize
every cell, every organ and every muscle...
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country’s leading experts in nutritional medicine. |
Dr. Mikles is a Board Certified Internist,
and is the Medical Director of Choices Integrative
Healthcare Clinic in Sedona, Arizona. For more than 30
years, Dr. Mikles has been engaged in the study and practice
of the therapeutic effects of diet and nutrition, making him
one of the country’s leading experts.
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Dear Reader,
Very few parents would intentionally inflict harm on their
young children, yet millions of Americans are exposing their
infants and toddlers to toxic poisons and carcinogens every
time they light up at home. According to the American Lung
Association, there are an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 cases
every year of bronchitis and pneumonia in infants and
children under 18 years of age who breathe secondhand smoke.
These result in between 7,500 and 15,000 hospitalizations. Among children under the age of 18, an estimated 22 percent
are exposed to second hand smoke in their homes. The
National Cancer Institute has conducted numerous awareness
campaigns aimed at reducing second hand smoke within the
home, especially homes with children.
Because their bodies are still developing and their
breathing rate is faster than that of adults, children are
at much higher risk for developing problems related to
secondhand smoke. When the air is tainted with cigarette
smoke, young developing lungs receive a higher concentration
of inhaled toxins than older lungs receive. Children who
spend one hour in a smoky room inhale enough toxic chemicals
to equal 10 cigarettes.
According to the American Thoracic Society "healthy"
children of smokers who don't show outward signs of
breathing difficulties may still be experiencing reduced
lung function which could progressively worsen with
continued exposure. For very young children and infants,
secondhand smoke exposure raises the risk of sudden infant
death syndrome. Pregnant women who are exposed to secondhand
smoke are more likely to have babies with low birth weight.
In some cases, second hand smoke has caused miscarriages.
Babies born to smoking mothers are at an increased risk for
developmental issues, learning disabilities and cerebral
palsy.
When a person is exposed to secondhand smoke they are
actually exposed to two forms of smoke. "Sidestream" smoke
is emitted between puffs of a burning cigarette, pipe or
cigar and "mainstream" smoke is exhaled by the smoker. This
combination of smoke contains at least 60 cancer-causing
agents as well as toxins such as nicotine and carbon
dioxide.
Consider these facts from the American Lung Association:
* Secondhand smoke is responsible for an estimated
38,000 deaths among
nonsmokers each year which includes 3,000 lung cancer
deaths and 35,000 deaths due to heart disease.
* Second hand smoke can worsen existing pulmonary
symptoms for people with asthma, chronic bronchitis and
allergies.
* The incidence of lung cancer in waitresses and
bartenders who work in restaurants where smoking is
allowed is more than twice that of the general
population.
* There is no safe amount of second hand smoke.
One of the most unfortunate aspects of secondhand smoke
is that small children have no choice about their
environments. It is up to parents to keep their children
safe and make sure the air they breathe is fresh and clear.
Bear in mind that second hand smoke causes first hand
problems because your lungs don't know the difference.
The State of Arizona recently adopted no smoking policies in
all public places. Many communities and several states are
giving in to pressure from nonsmokers who are demanding a
smoke free environment for themselves and for their
children.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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How Can the Rooster Help Men and Women Keep Their Joints
& Muscles Free of Pain?
100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Back pain,
neck pain, knee pain, foot pain - you name it, we've got
pain, all day, every day. In fact, joint and muscle pain
cause more disability and missed work days than cancer and
heart disease combined.
As we age, our joints and muscles lose Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
and HA is the critical lubricant for your healthy joints,
skin and eyes. This joint dryness is the principal reason
why your cartilage - the shock absorber between your joints
- becomes malnourished and starved, and why it starts to
break down and disintegrate, causing terrible pain with each
step.
HA is extracted from Rooster Comb and it's the best source
for providing your body with a low molecular weight source
of HA, which means higher absorption. HA is odorless,
neutral in color, water-soluble and classified as a food. It
is 100% natural and has shown to be effective in maintaining
skin elasticity, joint flexibility and sharp vision among
adults.
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95% of All Food Sold in Supermarkets is Acid Forming
Most of us eat 80 percent acid foods and 20 percent
alkaline foods and just the opposite ratio is the one that
will guide you to disease-free vibrant health - for life!
What are we to do? Become rabbits and eat carrots and celery
all day? No way! There are too many foods to love and too
much variety to enjoy. Too much we can't give up, at least
not overnight.
The answer is simple...
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Dear Reader,
Many Americans who wouldn't dream of missing their yearly
health physical routinely put their health at risk by
skipping annual vacations. The lack of downtime puts them at
higher risk for a variety of ailments, including heart
disease. As one cardiologist put it: "When my patients tell
me they can't afford to take a vacation, I tell them they
can't afford not to."
Medical researchers and large corporations are beginning to
understand the importance of employees striking the right
balance between work and their home life. Often referred to
as "work /life balance," corporations are encouraging
high-performing employees to take their time off so that
they don't burn out. Vacations contribute to sound physical
and mental health, both of which are needed for an employee
to achieve peak performance.
According to a study conducted by Oxford Health Plans about
one in five working men and women report feeling so
overworked that they are not able to use up all of their
vacation time. The American Management Association reports
that only about a third of executives are willing to get
away from work for more than one week at a time. What's
more, when American executives do take vacations, they are
very liable to take their work with them, checking email and
voice mail regularly and using cell phones. The
unwillingness to take vacations comes from a deep-rooted
cultural belief that "not working" is a bad thing. In
Europe, most workers take three or more weeks of vacation
per year.
Brooks Gump, PhD from the department of psychology at New
York State University, has conducted studies that show that
the frequency of heart disease is greater among men who
don't take vacations. Gump's study showed that men who took
vacations had a significantly less risk of dying of heart
disease (or any other condition) than men who did not. These
studies suggest that American employers who make it a
practice to monitor employees who take too much time off
would do well to also monitor those who work too much. It
could save them money in healthcare costs and productivity.
Vacations restore health by reducing stress which is a known
risk factor for a variety of diseases. Aside from the
removal of stress, vacations offer soul-enhancing benefits
that come from spending quality time with family and
friends.
Nearly one in five working women report taking a vacation
only once in the past six years. The odds of being depressed
increased as the frequency of vacation decreased. Women who
took vacations only once in six years thought their home
life was negatively affected by work and they reported
feeling tired almost all of the time.
Getting away does not have to mean an expensive cruise or a
trip to a pricy beach resort. The key is to find a setting
that will allow you to leave all of your worries behind. If
you can't get away for a week or two at a time, then a
series of short excursions and enjoyable activities or
driving nowhere in particular can be a fun adventure for the
entire family. Camping and B&B's offer affordable options.
The critical issue is that too many of us are running around
in circles, never allowing ourselves time to reflect and
think about what really matters most in our lives. Life is
not all about working. As the saying goes: "I never heard
anybody on their death bed say they wish they had spent more
time at the office."
What are you waiting for? Pack the bags and relax for a few
days. Your body and your soul will thank you for it.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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Work with your body, rather than against it!
We used to think that the human growth hormone naturally
produced by the body was only necessary until we reached
maturity. However, studies now show that the human growth
hormone, or hGH, is vital in virtually all functions of the
body throughout our entire lives, even into old age!
Sadly, as our bodies mature, the level of hGH decreases
accordingly, leaving us at the mercy of time, increasing our
chances of premature aging, and all the joys that come along
with it: creaking bones, back pain, weight gain, loss of sex
drive, loss of eyesight, and more.
Many people try to continually replace these hormones with
injections that can cost about $1,000 a month, month after
month, after month! Luckily through the research of Dr. L.E.
Dorman, we now know that there is a natural way to stimulate
our own body's release of its own natural hGH! Here's the
good news:
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More Americans Than Ever Have High Blood Pressure!
At least 65 million Americans (1 out of 3 adults over 18)
have hypertension - defined as high blood pressure of 140
over 90 or higher.
The number of people with high blood pressure (including
children and young adults) has skyrocketed by over 30% in
the last decade alone. Why?
You can blame the usual suspects: aging, obesity, lack of
exercise and too much red meat and junk food, but that's not
the whole story as you will see...
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When Good Prostates Go Bad
Scientists believe that as a man ages, his
levels of testosterone start to decrease.
When our testosterone levels begin to decline, the levels of
another hormone start to rise. A hormone called estrogen.
All this rising and falling of hormones causes an enzyme
called 5-alpha-reductase to turn what little testosterone
we've got left into something called dihydrotestosterone or
DHT. It's this DHT that causes the prostate to swell.
You may think that prostate trouble is just another lousy
part of growing older... like gray hair or bifocals.
There is hope for your prostate and it doesn't involve
dangerous drugs or risky surgery.
Read on to learn more:
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Dr. Mikles is a Board Certified Internist,
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years, Dr. Mikles has been engaged in the study and practice
of the therapeutic effects of diet and nutrition, making him
one of the country’s leading experts.
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Dear Reader, Bioterrorist? Probably not. Victim? Maybe. Irresponsible?
Definitely.
However you couch the situation one thing is for sure:
Andrew Speaker, a personal injury lawyer from Georgia, has
managed to shine a global spotlight on tuberculosis. Hopefully none of the 292 passengers who traveled with
Speaker will suffer negative consequences from his decidedly
irresponsible behavior. The passengers who have been tested
so far are okay and his fiancŽ shows no sign of developing
the respiratory infection. He has publicly apologized for
his actions even though he is adamant that health officials
had given him the green light to fly overseas in a plane
with hundreds of other people on board.
Tuberculosis or TB is an infectious disease that usually
affects the lungs but can attack other parts of the body. TB
is spread from person to person through the air. People with
TB of the lung spray the bacteria in the air when they
cough, sneeze, talk or laugh. It is possible for people
nearby to breathe in the bacteria and become infected.
People usually have to be exposed to the TB patient for an
extended period of time in order to become infected.
When a person breathes in TB bacteria they lodge in the
lungs and sometimes multiply. From there the bacteria can
move through the blood to other parts of the body, such as
the kidneys, joints and brain. In most cases the disease is
kept in check by the body's immune system. In a small
percentage of people, the infection can break out into
active TB at some point in their lives.
As with so many diseases, one of the greatest hopes of
prevention and treatment lies with Mother Nature. Several
studies have shown that vitamin D plays a critical role in
the human body's response to TB. While research is still
being evaluated, a recent study conducted at Harvard
University suggests that a simple vitamin D supplement may
be one of the most effective ways to deal with TB. The
research, conducted by a team from UCLA and Harvard School
of Public Health shows that vitamin D plays a key role in
the production of a molecule called cathelicidin, which
kills the TB bacteria.
The body naturally produces vitamin D when sunlight hits the
skin. This explains why TB sanitariums were often built in
sunny locations high in the mountains. So-called
sophisticated 20th century medical researchers did not
accept the theory that sitting people out on a sunny porch
helped TB, but the current research suggests that the idea
may have some benefit.
A study conducted in the United Kingdom also revealed the
critical role that vitamin D plays in TB prevention. Dr.
Adrian Martineau from the Division of Medicine at Imperial
College in London put it this way: "This is very significant
given the high levels of vitamin D deficiency in people at
the highest risk of TB infection and shows that a simple,
cheap supplement could make a significant impact on
prevention of TB."
In any event, a vitamin D supplement, time in the sunshine
or drinking vitamin D enriched milk or orange juice may
provide significant benefits. It is interesting to ponder
that billions of research dollars have been spent to treat a
disease that possibly could be prevented by supplements that
cost just pennies a day.
Spending time in the fresh air and sunshine and drinking a
glass of orange juice are good for the body and soul in many
ways. And at the end of the day, Mother Nature is the
greatest healer.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
Sugars That Heal and Make You Stronger - Can it Be True?
The Greek word "glyco" means "sweet" so glyconutrient
means "sweet nutrient" or a dietary nutrient composed of
sugar.
Recent nutritional research has shown that 8 sugars (also
called monosaccharides or glyconutrients) - 6 of which are
no longer readily found in the modern diet - are now
regarded as the Masters of Multicellular Intelligence.
These sugars coat the surface of virtually every cell in the
body and help your 70 trillion cells communicate with one
another for optimal health.
Think of these essential sugars as the communication experts
for your entire immune system - a system that's designed to
fight off and destroy germs, viruses or infections;
it knows when to fight, when to strengthen and fortify, and
when to help regulate.
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Good Caffeine? You Bet!
Green tea is unique: it's made from pure, unfermented
leaves that are harvested at their peak perfection and then
stabilized through exposure to both humid and dry heat -
giving green tea the highest concentration of polyphenols
and locking in the tannins.
Tannins ensure that caffeine is taken to the brain in only
small amounts so it can be easily used. This helps green tea
drinkers improve their vitality and stamina without the
up-and-down effect of black tea.
Tannins inhibit the oxidation of your body's DNA material, a
leading cause of cell destruction and mutation.
Green tea tannins help clear urinary tract infections,
stimulate digestion, reduce unwanted body fat, increase hair
growth and support saliva secretion to keep teeth free of
plaque.
Pretty amazing, don't you agree?
Learn more now:
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Folk Medicine is Now Proven Medical Fact.
In 1980, Hiroyuki Sumi, M.D. a researcher of the Japan
Ministry of Education at the blood laboratory of the
University of Chicago, documented that natto did, indeed,
possess unsurpassed powers to dissolve blood clots.
He was searching for a natural agent that could successfully
dissolve blood clots associated with heart attacks and
stroke.
Dr. Sumi found that the sticky part of nattokinase, (an
enzyme found in fermented soybeans), commonly called
"threads", exhibited a strong blood clot busting activity.
Here's what happened...
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Healthcare Clinic in Sedona, Arizona. For more than 30
years, Dr. Mikles has been engaged in the study and practice
of the therapeutic effects of diet and nutrition, making him
one of the country’s leading experts. |
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