By: Kevin Gianni

In this articlet, Richard DiCenso shares on nutritional and enzymatic deficiencies. Richard DiCenso is a doctor, author and leading authority on whole person therapy and author of Exploring A New Way of Thinking.

Kevin: So you’re talking about nutritional deficiencies and enzymatic deficiencies, as well. What are some of the most common ones that people encounter or you’ll encounter?

Richard: One of the phenomenon that occurred that contributes to this and I want to preface this with what I call an acid burden on the body. So in other words, the human body is an acid producing machine biochemically. It produces acid in response to everything it comes in contact with. So when you eat a meal and let’s say, you’re digesting normally, the byproducts of that digestion to a large degree are metabolic acids that need to be metabolized, neutralized and eliminated on a 24-hour cycle. So if you create more acid as a result of excessive stresses or an abhorrent diet or just normal processes of overeating, for instance, or even too much exercise, for that matter, then if your body can’t get rid of the acid it produces during the day it has to store it. In order to store it has to be neutralized, because it’s a very corrosive acid with the pH of about 2.5, which is very acidic. So this corrosive acid has to be put in storage and buffered with one of two substances, really. The first buffered attempt or a low-grade accumulation of acid is oxygen and obviously oxygen is important for a lot of other things in the body and so the supply is limited to what you can breathe in. Now, if the acid burden increases and the oxygen supplies diminish, then the body has to revert to minerals and those minerals come from the diet. So obviously, if the minerals aren’t in the diet or aren’t in the food or you’re not able to access them or the demand for them is the greater than the supply available, the body reverts to extracting calcium and phosphorus from bone, which then ultimately will lead to the diagnosis of a disease called osteoporosis, which is a symptom of what I just described.

Kevin: Wow.

Richard: So then what happens is this acid burden that is a buffered – so in other words, something’s either going to be acidic or alkaline and when the body starts buffering these huge acid stores, then it does that by elevating the pH, so it becomes very alkaline in order to neutralize this very harsh acid. So the more alkaline that the stored waste product becomes, the less efficient the digestive system becomes. It turns off the enzymes. It impairs the ability of the enzymes to function in that environment, because they require a very specific range of pH in order to have an optimal effect on the digestive system.

Now, the other thing that turns up with enzymes is there are two different classes of enzymes. One is digestive and one is metabolic and as the digestive enzymes are depleted, because of having funky diets or overeating or just not having genetically sufficient enzymes to perform the functions that they’re designed to perform, which is break down food, digest and absorb it and take it to the metabolic enzymes, whose job it is to take those nutrients and restructure them into regenerated tissues and rejuvenation on a cellular level and repair and rehabilitation of the impaired systems of the body and the production and distribution of hormones, then these things can’t happen efficiently.

So if you’re not digesting these digestive enzymes efficiently, then the body has to draw from the metabolic stores of enzymes and the metabolic stores of enzymes then become depleted and they’re finite. You can’t create those anymore. So once they’re gone, they’re gone. So if those supplies are being diverted to digestion, then the job that they’re designed to do, which is regeneration and rejuvenation and rehabilitation, is not going to happen and the body begins to age at an accelerated rate, which causes premature aging and early death, to be honest with you.

Kevin: So you can’t regenerate those metabolic enzymes at all?

Richard: No.

Kevin: Okay. So what would be the solution to making sure those don’t get depleted?

Richard: Take the burden off of them by identifying what the cause of the enzyme impairment is, the digestive enzyme impairment.

Kevin: Okay.

Richard: So in a high percentage of cases it’s going to amount to taking digestive enzymes.

Kevin: Okay. So what are some of the other things that our bodies are doing that might not be optimal?

Richard: Well, to take the acid story a step further, since it’s already in place and we have an understanding of that, once the acid burden becomes so huge, it’s very similar to what happens in the adrenal glands when they’re on the verge of shutting down. So you’ve got this acid accumulating in the body and the body is doing the best that it can to buffer it, but it’s a question of balance for the body, because obviously if the acid burden is so huge that it can’t be eliminated at some point, this acid is going to backwash into the system and it’s going to be buffered to the degree that the minerals and the oxygen are available to buffer it. So it’s not going to be optimally stored at a pH of seven or eight or nine. It’s going to diminish in its alkalinity and become mildly acidic again and it’s going to leak back into the system and depending on how much acid is created and stored, how long it’s stored and where it’s stored it’s going to produce effects similar to what I’m about to describe. So the acid now is leaking back into the system or it’s been there so long that it’s corroding the storage facilities, because of the intensified pH.

Kevin: This acid is concentrated where?

Richard: It’s stored in three specific places in the body. The first place the body stores it is in the interspatial fluid, which is the fluid that surrounds all the cells in the body.

Kevin: Okay.

Richard: That fluid is a transport mechanism for delivering nutrients and eliminating waste product in the body. So if acid is being stored in that fluid a couple of things happen. The body will retain fluid to dilute the acid, which means that the individual is going to probably gain weight and retain water and it’s also going to become heavily congested. So it’s going to become thick and really gunky and real murky and it’s going to impair the delivery of nutrients and elimination of waste product from the body, because of the thickness in the fluid. So that’s storage facility one. The next facility is in the tissues, organs and glands in the body. So it will actually store in the outer layer of tissues, which poses a substantially greater threat to those particular systems in the body and then the last place it’s stored is the last place you want to be stored, which is inside the cell, because that’s a recipe for cancer, to be honest with you.

Kevin: Okay.

Richard: So as this burden progress it leaks back into the system and if it’s in the stage two storage, let’s say, it’s being stored in the tissues, organs and glands it begins to corrode away the walls of the arteries, for instance and as the arteries become hard and fragile and cracked, the liver then begins to produce excessive amounts of cholesterol and sends it to the insides of the arteries to form a plaque to prevent the walls from hardening and cracking and rupturing and as that plaque accumulates in the vessels it narrows the vessels, which increases the blood pressure and puts you at greater risk for cardiovascular disease and so you’re treated for excess cholesterol.

Kevin: Wow. The cholesterol is actually what’s keeping you alive?

Richard: Yes, exactly.

Kevin: Okay. I’ve never heard it put that way.

Richard: Yeah, well. That’s why I have a job and that’s not all. Well, very similar dynamics exist in every area in the body that produce the symptoms of these disorders and diseases that we gave names to. So cholesterol is really just the tip of the iceberg. The same thing happens with sugar in syndrome X and pre-diabetes and even in diabetes, where a system becomes impaired and it becomes imbalanced and there are deficiencies associated with the abnormal function of that system and when it progresses to the point where it can be identified in a conventional lab evaluation, it’s given a diagnosis and treated with medications. The same thing happens with the osteoporosis I described. The same thing happens with virtually any number of things that we just assume are common diseases or disorders that we’re predisposed to, because of our genetics, for instance. We know now
from the field of epi-genetics that when we inherit the chromosome, the chromosome is really only 50% DNA and the other 50% is malleable protein, which means it is changeable. So you may have inherited a tendency to express something, but it will not express unless it’s given a particular environment in which to express itself and that environment is the malleable protein that we have some influence over.

So in other words, in our early development we are taught what to think and what to believe and how to acted we’re exposed to information and beliefs of everybody around us We’re taught these beliefs up until a doubt the age of seven, eight or nine and then we start making choices, but we make them based on the belief that we’ve already learned. As we continue to age, what happens is we become less active, cerebrally.

We use our brains far less as we continue to age and at one point we actually stop using our brains. We stop making choices and we just accept what is or what has been. So it goes way beyond just not eating a good diet. There are a whole lot of elements, which is why I say that feeling is contextual, but so is disease.

Kevin: So it’s no one cause?

Richard: There is none.

Kevin: That’s kind of the ring of this whole call is that there’s really no one thing that you can do, but there’s a system to be able to figure out what it is. So just so everyone knows, the Matrix Assessment Test is something that you can do at home.

Richard: Yeah. We just made available this year as a mail order evaluation now, because software has progress to the point where we can interpret the blood findings based on what we see in the urine and the saliva. So an individual can go on to our website and order the evaluation and have it sent to their home. There’s some paperwork that needs to be filled out that gives me a rough sense of your medical history and some your beliefs, attitudes, behaviors and habits and that’s sent back in with urine and saliva. It’s run through our lab and then we email the report to you that contains about a 12 or 15 page summary of the findings, in addition to recommendations for dietary changes and supplement changes, in addition to which they get a half-hour consult with me to discuss the results and to formulate a plan and a direction.

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Kevin Gianni the host of “Renegade Health Show” – a fun and informative daily health show that is changing the perception of health across the world. His is an internationally known health advocate, author, and film consultant. He has helped thousands and thousands of people in over 21 countries though online health teleseminars on The Healthiest Year of Your Life. He is also the creator and co-author of “The Busy Person’s Fitness Solution”

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By: John Collins

Omega 3 fatty acids, commonly known by the name essential fatty acids, are good for people of all ages. Omega 3 for children is needed for proper development of the brain and the nervous system. In addition to this, they are also needed to fight against various diseases.

Infants receive omega 3 fats, DHA and EPA, from their mother’s milk. Essentially mother’s milk has been found to be composed of all important nutrients needed by children to develop a strong immune system and to develop fully. Small growing children should be fed with foods rich in omega 3, especially DHA and EPA.

Hyperactivity is very common among growing children. This condition has been found to be linked with DHA deficiency. Pregnant and lactating women are strongly advised to increase their intake of fish and fish oil capsules to ensure healthy pregnancies and later on perfectly growing kids.

Liquid omega 3 supplements are available and many other products listed as omega 3 for children. They contain exactly the right amounts of DHA, EPA and some other substances good for children’s health. In addition to fatty acids, children are also in need of adequate calcium, some other minerals, and vitamins.

People with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity should consume omega 3 supplements on a regular basis. Fatty acids not only control the level of bad cholesterol in the body, but also help to fight against heart disease and other problems related to the heart.

Doctors advise using fish oil capsules made from pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Only this grade of oil is fit for consumption as it does not contain any impurities, contaminants and toxins from the ocean. In addition to this, try to find supplement products made from the oil of fish found in less polluted waters.

New Zealand waters are famous for being less polluted with contaminants and heavy metals than other regions of the world. Because of this reason, many manufacturers are making supplements from the oil of Hoki fish exclusively found in the waters of New Zealand.

The importance of omega 3 for children cannot be overemphasized. Try to give your children foods rich in omega 3′s like fish, walnuts, soybeans and tofu. In addition to this, also add good quality nutritional supplements to their everyday diet to ensure proper growth and development of all systems of the body.

John Collins is a content editor who focuses on a wide array of niche health topics. His latest website – Natural Dha Fish Oil focuses on omega 3 as a whole, and in particular, a natural product our editors personally use with excellent health results known as – Dha Esters

Be sure to check out our Omega 3 Dha Esters of choice, it is the natural supplement we use and recommend to friends and family, and have done for over 3 years.

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By: John Phillip
Why are some people seemingly able to eat a diet loaded with heart clogging fried foods and fats, while others seem destined to poor health regardless of their diet? This question has plagued medical researchers for decades. The answer is now beginning to unravel, in part due to advancements in decoding the human genome, and an understanding of the intricate genetic interactions which respond to diet and lifestyle decisions we make every day.

Genes Provide the Missing Link to Heart Disease

Scientists are able to watch gene alterations or switching in virtual real time, as they observe the positive or negative influences of specific food items in each meal. According to a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have identified nearly 100 genes which specifically control up to a third of the inherited factors controlling our cholesterol, specifically LDL cholesterol and triglycerides that are known factors in the development of coronary artery disease and heart attack risk.

Our Genes Aren’t Set in Stone

This study demonstrates for the first time that certain individuals are predisposed to developing abnormal types of oxidized LDL cholesterol through a hereditary link. Based on the results, up to 20% of people are at increased risk for developing heart disease, as their genes have been ‘switched’ in favor of  developing a poor blood lipid profile.

This does not mean that you’re condemned to poor health due to heredity. Our genes respond to the cues they receive from the foods we eat and the lifestyle we lead. A predisposition to heart disease is not destined. Fortunately, there are several simple steps you can follow to reduce and virtually eliminate the risk for coronary artery disease, regardless of the genetic cards you’ve been dealt.

Step 1: Eat Fat with Your Heart in Mind

Diet is the single most important factor which controls the actions of your genes. The nutritional content of each bite of food directly impacts and influences how each gene activates, and scientists are able to track subtle changes which take place after each meal. Diets which are high in hydrogenated trans fats such as fried foods are particularly damaging from a genetic perspective.

It’s important to understand that not all fats are the same when it comes to heart health. For a half century, saturated fats have been maligned, and most have been advised to avoid them at all cost. Nothing could be further from the truth, as these fats play an essential role in cellular health.

Omega-3 fats from fish and fish oil are essential to the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Ensure that the ratio of Omega-6 fats (from vegetable oil sources) to Omega-3 fats is no higher than 4:1 to reduce systemic inflammation and proliferation of coronary disease.

Step 2: Limit Refined Carbs and Wheat Based Foods

Extensive scientific data is mounting which correlates excessive consumption of wheat-based foods with progression of coronary artery disease. Wheat has been a part of the human diet for a relatively short period of our evolutionary history, and genetically we’re not well equipped to digest these grains.

To make matters worse, most foods made with wheat have been highly refined, stripping out any beneficial fiber which cause wild swings in blood sugar levels. Limit or fully eliminate wheat and refined carbs to avoid dangerous triglyceride and oxidized LDL cholesterol levels.

Step 3: Supplement with Heart Friendly Nutrients

People who are genetically predisposed to heart disease, as well as those with the desire to prevent this silent killer will want to supplement with a targeted nutritional cocktail which has been shown to stop coronary artery disease in its tracks. The B complex vitamins along with C and E provide critical support for the heart, as long as they are taken in their natural forms.

Magnesium, Selenium, Chromium and Potassium are essential minerals. It’s important to note that a daily multi vitamin doesn’t provide the proper amount or type of these critical nutrients. Choose a non-synthetic source made from whole foods. The amino acids Lysine and Proline in combination with Vitamin C (The Pauling Therapy) can be used for advanced protection against heart disease.

Research has uncovered the genetic link to heart disease which many have suspected since the beginning of modern medicine. We’re now able to use gene mapping to understand how this disease develops, and more important, how we can affect our diet and lifestyle to reduce our risk factors, and prevent and even treat coronary artery disease.

John Phillip is a Health, Diet and Nutrition Researcher and Author of the popular Optimal Health Resource Blog who regularly reports on the alternative cutting edge use of supplements and lifestyle modifications to enhance and improve the length and quality of life. Health problems can be avoided and overcome with a sensible approach to monitoring key health factors such as weight, blood glucose, blood pressure and body temperature. His mission is to discuss the relevant findings on nutritional factors as they become available, and how you can incorporate this latest information to better your lifestyle. Read John’s latest healthy articles, updated regularly at his Optimal Health Resource Blog.

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By: David Cowley
If you suffer from Crohn’s disease you know that this condition can be excruciatingly painful and debilitating.  While the symptoms can vary from individual to individual, it typically includes pain in the midsection, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, weight loss or gain, and even other problems such as infections in the eye or skin rashes.  The pain from Crohn’s disease can interfere with one’s life to the point where a sufferer can miss work and career opportunities and even in some extreme cases be bed or housebound.

Crohn’s disease is usually considered an autoimmune disease and can actually affect any area of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus.  This is why symptoms are different for each sufferer and individual.  Most doctors believe that it has genetic origins since it seems to run in families and appears to be inherent in many cases.  Sibling with the disease are 30 times more likely to develop it than the normal population.  Unfortunately there is no cure as of yet for Crohn’s disease so doctors instead concentrate on controlling the symptoms and preventing relapses.

Many people with Crohn’s disease have symptoms for years prior to the diagnosis by a doctor.  The usual onset is between 15 and 30 years of age and between 50 and 70 years but it can occur at any age.  Periods of flare-ups and periods of remission are quite common with this disease.

The scientific community believes that early childhood exposure to illness is necessary for the creation of a healthy immune system in adults.  In other words children need to be exposed to minor illness in order for the immune system to combat the nastier diseases as adults.  This disease is associated with clean living conditions and the disease is linked with the upper class of a countries population.  Third World countries rarely have anyone with Chron’s disease despite the fact that it occurs in all races.

The most important thing any sufferer can do if they have Crohn’s disease is to stop smoking.  Smokers are three times more likely to get Crohn’s disease.  Smoking causes a great deal of irritation or damage to the digestive system and irritates the symptoms of Crohn’s disease.  The reason for this is that the poisons in nicotine are easily absorbed through the blood and because blood travels to every cell in the body, these poisons are then transported to the digestive system.  The body uses the digestive system as a way to absorb vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other important nutrients and because of this absorption process, nicotine is pulled into the body through the digestive system and then sent to every part of the body.

It’s also important to be careful of one’s diet if you have Crohn’s disease.  While the condition itself is not caused by one’s diet, eating certain foods can trigger an attack or the symptoms of the disease.  High fiber foods can increase gas in one’s system and irritate the disease, so you may want to avoid raw fruits and vegetables.  To be sure you’re getting the nutrition you need from these types of foods, have them steamed or as part of soups and stews.  Spicy foods, dairy products, and citrus fruits also seem to irritate most people with Crohn’s disease.  It might be helpful in your case to start a food diary and keep track of what you eat and whether or not this causes flare-ups.

If your Crohn’s disease does not seem to get better and is interfering with your everyday routine, it’s time to talk to your doctor.  He or she can recommend other treatment options such as certain anti-inflammatory medications.  He or she can also be sure that you’re getting the nutrition you need by recommending a supplement; in some extreme cases a patient may need intravenous nutrition or the services of a dietician. 

This report is nutritional in nature and not to be construed as medical advice.

Always consult your doctor before using this information.

David Cowley has created numerous articles about the relationship between diseases and vitamins. Visit Health Related Articles

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Cardiovascular disease, along with various cancers rank among the first death factors in the modern world. Cardiovascular system problems from year to year affect a growing number of young people. In order to prevent a terrible trend you are given information about the main types of diseases. Treatment of cardiovascular diseases is mainly to take preventive measures; otherwise it will go under the surgeon’s scalpel, as very few diseases treated by medical methods.

Ischemia. Coronary heart disease is a seal or vasoconstriction of the arteries delivers oxygen to the heart. The overwhelming reason for the restriction of blood vessels is atherosclerosis – the gradual process of accumulation of cholesterol on artery walls. Causes of coronary heart disease may also be metabolic, inflammatory and allergic processes and other types of vascular pathology. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of developing coronary disease should first develop proper diet habit.

Treatment of cardiovascular disease Arrhythmia. Irregular heartbeat – random or acceleration (tachycardia – more than 120 beats) heart rate. Arrhythmia can be caused by heart disease (the cardinal reasons), the influence of drugs, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, stress and sedentary lifestyles. To prevent the development of arrhythmias you should go ahead a healthy lifestyle, eating more healthy foods and exercise, which normalize the natural rhythm of the heartbeat – morning exercise and fresh air.

Heart failure – a complex disorder in which the hear

Heart defects (congenital or acquired) a structural change in the ventricle, atrium, valve or the main vessels of the heart, blood circulation in the body or the heart. Causes of congenital heart disease (occurring before birth) person is not fully understood, but much can be caused by viral diseases, overweight, drug use, alcohol by the mother during pregnancy. Acquired heart often develops as a result of diseases – rheumatic fever, sepsis, atherosclerosis, syphilis. Unfortunately heart disease is one of those for cardiovascular disease for which there is not one hundred percent of preventive measures which reduce the likelihood of disease. Treatment of heart disease as congenital or acquired, in most cases is only possible during surgery.

For more rare cardiovascular diseases include cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the tissues surrounding the heart). A cause of cardiomyopathy associated with genetic diseases, but for sure is not known. Pericarditis can cause infections (viruses, bacteria, rickettsia, fungi, protozoa), rheumatism, joint diseases, autoimmune diseases, myocardial infarction, renal failure, radiation, cancer, parasites.

At Herballa our mission is to educate you about Heart and Cardiovascular Support Supplements that can promote good health, treat various health conditions and prevent illness. We believe you can significantly improve your well-being with natural therapeutic ingredients taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

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You may feel like there is nothing you can do to prevent winter viruses, but that is not the case. There are a lot of steps you can take that could prevent catching communicable diseases. Here are seven tips that could help you avoid the pain such problems can cause.

1) Dietary Defenses: What you eat and drink are an important part of disease resistance. Making sure your choices are healthy, nutrient rich and have lots of fiber. Proper hydration is also a must. In the liquid department, make sure that you have plenty non-caffeinated and non-alcoholic choices, as they can act as a diuretic.

2) How Much Disinfectant is too Much?: There is actually a fine line between a good amount and too much. Wiping down common surfaces is a good idea, but should not be done on an hourly basis unless you are in public. You probably should wipe down the shopping cart every time you use one, but do your own doors, light switches and handles only once weekly unless someone in your home is actively ill.

3) Sneeze Protocol: When you were young, you were probably taught to cover a cough or sneeze with your hand. Now you are advised to use your elbow, and if you think about it, it is a good idea. We touch a lot of stuff, including other people, with our hands. Germs and viruses can be spread very quickly this way.

4) To Supplement or not to Supplement: Some supplements can be safely taken on a regular basis, as long as you follow the directions on the label. Others should only be taken if y

Echinacea should only be taken after you’ve been exposed or when you feel yourself beginning to become ill. Taking it on a regular basis could mess up your immune system. If you take immunosuppressants or if you have an autoimmune disorder, don’t take it. Also, be aware that goldenseal has no immune properties. It is a digestive herb.

5) Vaccinate: There is no vaccination for colds, but there is usually one for the flu. There are a number of other diseases wandering around out there that can also affect you, and you may be in need of a booster shot to prevent them. As an example, California is currently experiencing whooping cough (also known as pertussis) epidemic. Six or seven infants have died and there has been a surge in people catching it. While you’re at it, make sure your children are up to date. The diseases really are worse than even the mythical side effects.

6) Wash those Hands: Mom was right. Frequent hand washing is associated with disease prevention. Use soap and warm water is one of your best defenses against communicable diseases.

7) When to Use Hand Sanitizer: A lot of people I know are very into hand sanitizers. They carry it in their purse or pocket and use it several times a day. With a few exceptions, this is a really bad idea. Two things to keep in mind here; most of these are alcohol based and they will dry your skin out. Second, overuse of hand sanitizer could lead to a weakened immune system.

There are a few good reasons to use a lot of this stuff. For example, if you work with small children or in a medical environment, you will be exposed to more diseases than if you spent all of your day in a cubicle hunched over a keyboard. You may also have difficulties getting to a sink every time you touch something potentially germy. This sort of circumstance may cry out for the portable gel.

If you are concerned that you may be more susceptible to catching communicable diseases, you may want to talk to your doctor. You can ask the doctor about the supplements mentioned in this article and he or she can help you decide which are right for you. Make sure the doctor knows about any medical conditions and all of the medications and supplements you use. This will help prevent side effects and possible drug/herb interactions.

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Sprains: Page 33
Colds and Flu: Page 59
Herbs for Male Health: Page 72
Women’s Issues Page 83

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Someone recently asked for more recent information on heart disease and

cholesterol levels, especially since some cholesterol-lowering drugs

(statins) recently have caused several dozen deaths. Here is a website with

some useful information in this regard:

In addition, I have appended information on other “natural” ways of dealing

with different types of cardiac disorder, based largely on what I have used

or am using to deal with my own health after a near fatal infarct and

quadruple bypass surgery about 4 years ago. I responded very adversely to

beta blockers, so, in conjunction with my cardiologists, I weaned off these

drugs and settled for the use of several supplements such as hawthorne berry

and others listed later. I also took a short course of the antibiotic,

azithromycin, just in case reports are accurate that cardiac disease has a

lot to do with inflammation associated with bacterial infection of the

cardiovascular system.

I regarded the small, though very real risk posed by (very costly) statins to

be unacceptable in my life, so that I have managed to effectively use many

of the supplements below to control any increased levels of cholesterol

(see our archives for more information on the statins).

So far, medica

lifting performance and work capacity seems to corroborate this – not that

this really means all that much, because, as I found out when I suffered my

heart attack, it is not unusual to have a clean bill of health and compete in

top level sport one day and to suffer a massive coronary the next day. What

is of supreme importance is one’s quality of mental and physical health and

vigour right now, not one’s hoped-for health in one’s old age. Note, however,

that cardiac disease is not something to be trifled with and that whatever you

do should be done in consultation with suitable medical specialists. What suits

me might not necessarily suit anyone else.

Here are a few extracts from the article which I mentioned earlier:

HOMOCYSTEINE

Researchers conclude that homocysteine is up to 40 times more predictive than

cholesterol in assessing cardiovascular disease risk.

Cardiovascular disease causes 44% of all deaths in the United States.

Alzheimer’s dementia affects 4 million Americans now, and is expected to

increase sharply as the population ages. Both cardiovascular and Alzheimer’s

disease have now been linked to the accumulation of a toxic amino acid called

homocysteine. (See my article on Alzheimer’s Disease for more details.)

Vitamin supplement users have assumed they are being protected against

homocysteine elevations. Unfortunately, this is just not true. There is a

very specific groups of nutrients needed to work together, which you will see

as I proceed with this article.

Homocysteine is formed by the body as a naturally synthesized byproduct of

methionine (a very important amino acid in your body) metabolism. Like

cholesterol, homocysteine performs a necessary function in the body, after

which, if the right cofactors are present, it will eventually convert to

cysteine (and this is one of the amino acids needed to produce glutathione,

which is very critical in your detoxifications pathways.) and other

beneficial compounds such as ATP, (the energy molecule of the body) and

S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). When left intact, it enters the bloodstream and

begins attacking blood vessel walls, laying the foundation for heart disease,

stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

The clear message from new scientific findings is that there is no safe

“normal range” for homocysteine. While commercial laboratories state that

normal homocysteine can range from 5 to 15 micromoles per liter of blood,

epidemiological data reveal that homocysteine levels above 6.3 cause a steep,

progressive risk of heart attack (the American Heart Association’s journal

Circulation, Nov. 15, 1995, 2825-30). One study found each 3-unit increase in

homocysteine equals a 35% increase in myocardial infarction (heart-attack)

risk (American Journal of Epidemiology, 1996, 143, 9: 845-59).

Many enzymes, or catalysts are involved in the complete metabolism of

homocysteine. If any of these enzymes is defective or functions

inefficiently, the body is less able to successfully process homocysteine.

Although this enzyme dysfunction may be due to a mutated or defective gene,

(identified by Dr. Rima Rozen at McGill University in Montreal), more often

this breakdown in metabolism is due to deficiencies of certain nutrients -

particularly B-6, B-12 and folic acid. When this function is disordered,

whether due to genetic defect or nutrient deficiency, homocysteine

accumulates and enters the bloodstream where it promotes oxidation of lipids,

causes platelets to stick together, enhances the binding of lipoprotein (a)

to fibrin and promotes free radical damage to the inside of arteries.

Some have suggested that the obvious solution to reducing homocysteine would

be to restrict methionine intake by restricting foods such as meats that are

rich in methionine. Then the supermarket shelves would be lined with low

methionine and methionine-free foods. That makes about as much sense as

switching cabins on the Titanic. Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid

that is involved in the synthesis of protein, important in the maintenance of

cartilage, and needed for the formation of other important amino acids such

as taurine and carnitine. Methionine is not at fault. The problem is when

homocysteine cannot be converted……

For many people, the daily intake of 500 mg of TMG, 800 mcg of folic acid,

1000 mcg of vitamin B12, 250 mg of choline, 250 mg of inositol, 30 mg of

zinc, and 100 mg of vitamin B6 will keep homocysteine levels in a safe range.

But the only way to really know is to have your blood tested to make sure

your homocysteine levels are under 7. If homocysteine levels are too high,

then up to 6 grams of TMG may be needed along with higher amounts of other

remethylation cofactors. Some people with cystathione-B synthase deficiencies

will require 500 mg a day or more of vitamin B6 to reduce homocysteine to a

safe level. For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, you would want your

homocysteine blood level to be under 7. For the prevention of aging, some

people have suggested that an even lower level is desirable, but more

research needs to be done before any scientific conclusions can be

reached…….

[TMG - trimethylglycine - is sometimes also known as betaine. The betaine,

B6, B12 and folic acid combination is very reasonably priced and anyone with

heart disease could benefit from daily intake of this supplement. Mel Siff]

Homocysteine is Not a New Story

Also from the Life Extension article: “The homocysteine theory of

cardiovascular risk was first tested and published by Dr. Kilmer McCully in

1969, but, with everyone focusing on cholesterol at that time, his findings

were ignored. Finally, almost 30 years later, the word is out on

homocysteine. In addition to NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, articles have

been published in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times,

Prevention magazine and more.”

Homocysteine levels rise as people age. Therefore, any anti-aging program

must take homocysteine level control into consideration. Lowering

homocysteine has benefits beyond heart protection. When the blood supply to

the heart is blocked, a heart attack results. When blood to the brain is

blocked, a stroke results. If the penile artery is occluded, impotence

results. Blockages in the extremities results in intermittent claudication or

pain in the affected extremity……

Dr Mel Siff
Author of Supertraining & Facts and Fallacies of Fitness

http://www.melsiff.com

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Cranberry juice has long been known for having many health related benefits. The juice of the cranberry is sold commercially or can be purchased as a healthy supplement in capsule form. BioCare supplements offer their Cranberry Plus capsules as a daily addition to the healthful diet of millions.

In juice form cranberry can be quite tart and so is usually mixed with other ingredients such as apple juice, grape juice, or simply sugar and water. The capsule form known as Cranberry Plus from BioCare adds vitamin C as well as lactic acid bacteria to support the overall effectiveness of the product without adding extra sugar to ones diet.

Many benefits from one tiny berry

The cranberry has proven to be highly beneficial in several areas of health including:

• Help in cancer prevention through the phytochemicals it contains.

• Assists in prevention of cardiovascular disease again through its phytochemical properties.

• Has proven very effective in preventing and relieving symptoms of urinary tract infections. It works directly on bacteria in the urinary tract and indirectly by way of changing the PH of bladder content, thus making it more acidic and less susceptible to further infections.

• Cranberry juice, being high in oxalate, has shown evidence that it lowers the risk of developing kidney stones

A balanced healthy addition to our daily diet

BioCare vitamins and BioCare Supplements offer many excellent health related items such as Cranberry Plu

Moderation is the key to good health and disease prevention

Cranberries are known to have moderate levels of dietary fibre, vitamin C, and manganese (an essential dietary mineral), along with a balance of other essential micronutrients. As an Oxygen Radical, cranberries score quite high in the ranks of commonly consumed food listings. This means this tiny berry offers many benefits for its small size and low cost.

BioCare providing nutritional supplements that cover a wide range of health concerns. BioCare vitamins innovative in design and at the cutting edge of natural health.

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The new medical specialty of anti-aging is the fastest growing specialty of medicine!

More and more aging people just like you and me are now wanting to halt or even reverse the signs and symptoms of aging, and to enjoy a longer and more youthful life. And now this has most certainly become possible!

Anti-aging goes way beyond botox, organic skin care products, face creams, or a relaxing spa treatment. It is more than merely trying to achieve younger looking skin and a nice external complexion. While a nice healthy looking skin is important it is not what true anti-aging is all about.

Anti-aging medicine

Anti-aging medicine is about extending the human lifespan and also about adding youthfulness and health to those extended years. Real anti-aging involves a combination of medical technologies and therapies used for the early detection, prevention, treatment and reversal of age-related disability and disease.

Anti-aging is not fiction or fantasy, it is now a reality as more and more people are now understanding that anti-aging is now an accepted medical specialty that will only continue to grow as advanced in medicine continue that will allow you to throw away all those useless skin care products for good!

Anti-aging program

I believe that a true anti-aging program should address all the causes of aging – physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual, and should include a complete holistic approach to halt and reverse these causes.

I strongly believe that the first step towards any

Without a whole body detoxification, you can take all the anti-aging products, natural skincare products, and use all the latest high tech anti-aging medicine and supplements you like, but you will not achieve complete health or true long term anti-aging.

International anti-aging

The growing field of anti-aging is now becoming truly international as now our aging population is looking for solutions to their problem of growing old and weak and sick. Who wants to grow old and slowly watch their body and mind deteriorate? No one is the answer of course!

As we age the levels of hormones in our body decline at a rapid rate – which then leads to the signs and symptoms of aging.

This combined with a body that is full of toxins and chemicals, rapidly leads to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual deterioration and aging, often at an alarmingly rapid rate.

A body full of toxins and chemicals (which in our toxic world is a very common scenario) will sooner than later begin to develop degenerative disease and illness which will further amplify the aging process.

Unless a complete whole body detoxification program is commenced immediately, the outlook I believe will be quite poor, no matter what anti-aging program or hormone replacement program is initiated.

Dr Theodore is an Australian Medical Doctor now living in Asia.

His Major Specialties are; Anti Aging Medicine, Whole Body Detoxification, Natural Health and Healing, Male Enhancement, Ozone Therapy, Fat Loss and Body Re-Sculpting, Exercise With Oxygen Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Life Coaching, Meditation and Spiritual Guidance.

He has trained in Australia and also in the USA (Boston, Chicago, LA) and Europe. He is the Founder of the Asian Society of Anti Aging Medicine (ASOAAM), and a Member of the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine and the World Anti Aging Academy of Medicine.

He is a Lecturer and Trainer in Anti Aging Medicine, Whole Body Ozone Therapy, Whole Body Detoxification, Natural Health and Healing.

His Goal is to Help Educate as many people as possible about Anti Aging and Natural Health, and to Help people stay young and healthy even though their age is advancing. To contact Dr Theodore or to receive regular updates on Anti Aging Medicine, please visit his website at http://www.NeoGenAntiAging.com

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Resveratrol is a phytonutrient molecule whose time has come. It is a polyphenolic phytoalexin present in grape skins and red wine that has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Resveratrol has potent antioxidant and anti-tumorigenic activities as well as important protective effects on the nervous system and more.

This component of red wine has been found to inhibit the proliferation of a variety of human cancer cell lines, including those from breast, prostate, stomach, colon, pancreatic, and thyroid cancers. More recently, reports on the potential for resveratrol to inhibit the development of cancer and extend lifespan in cell culture and animal models have continued to generate scientific interest.

Clinical trials are currently underway to address this question and to also determine whether resveratrol might be beneficial in cancer treatment. There is an extensive and growing amount of work devoted to the possible links between diet and a reduction in the risk of breast cancer as well as other forms of cancer. Recently, reports have come in that resveratrol could inhibit a number of cellular events associated with the initiation, promotion, and progression of cancer.

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging report that a natural substance found in red wine, known as resveratrol, offsets the bad effects of a high-calorie diet in mice and significantly extends their lifespan. Research at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Ohio State University

Research by Harvard Medical School Professor of Pathology David Sinclair, MD has shown that resveratrol extends the life span of mice by up to twenty four percent and the life span of other animals by as much as fifty nine percent. Another way this research differs from earlier work is that it looks specifically at the expression of genes known to be affected by aging in several important tissue types. The group explored the influence of the agent on heart, muscle and brain by looking for changes in gene expression in those tissues.

Insulin and glucose levels in mice on the high fat plus resveratrol diet were closer to the mice on standard diet than to the mice on the high fat diet. Resveratrol again demonstrated changes associated with longer lifespan, including increased insulin sensitivity, reduced insulin like growth factor-1 levels, increased AMP activated protein kinase and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma coactivator 1alpha activity, increased mitochondrial number, and improved motor function. But, in contrast resveratrol treatment had no significant effect on body weight, serum cholesterol, radial bone growth, epithelial cell height, or messenger RNA levels for insulin-like growth factor I.

Resveratrol supplements on the market today may contain anywhere from 10 to 150 mg of resveratrol per pill, but the effective doses for chronic disease prevention in humans are not known. Resveratrol is not known to be toxic or cause adverse effects in humans, but there have been only a few controlled clinical trials to date. However since there aren?t studies in humans, it?s impossible to say how much resveratrol is needed to create health benefits.

The amount of resveratrol in food varies greatly. Of course, understanding exactly how procyanidins work in the human body remains to be investigated, and the researchers plan to dose people with the compound in a future clinical trial. Resveratrol is a good antioxidant in any potency to help reduce oxidative stress, improving the immune system, cardiovascular system, and all other parts of the body that benefit from antioxidants.

More information on resveratrol suppresveratrol supplements is available at VitaNet ®, LLC Health Food Store. http://vitanetonline.com/

Darrell Miller-1603

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