Health Notes

Iron

2009-07-12T19:34:00.002-06:00

What is Iron and why do we need it?

Iron is an mineral needed by our bodies. Iron is a part of all cells and does many things in our bodies. For example, iron (as part of the protein hemoglobin) carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies. Having too little hemoglobin is called anemia. Iron also helps our muscles store and use oxygen.

Iron is a part of many enzymes and is used in many cell functions. Enzymes help our bodies digest foods and also help with many other important reactions that occur within our bodies. When our bodies don't have enough iron, many parts of our bodies are affected.

Gingerroot

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Not just great in stir-fries, ginger is one herb that can do more than add flavor and spice to just about any dish, it also exhibits antioxidant effects and the ability to lessen the formation of inflammation in the body. Ginger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called "gingerols" that work their magic on many types of inflammation in the body. A study in the November 2003 issue of Life Sciences indicates that ginger offers free radical protection through one of its many active constituents, called 6-gingerol. 6-gingerol has been shown to significantly inhibit the production of nitric oxide, a highly reactive nitrogen molecule that quickly forms a very damaging fee radical called "peroxynitrite".

Another study in the November 2003 issue of Radiation Research found that mice given ginger for five days prior to being exposed to radiation, not only avoided an increase in free radical damage to fats in the body, but also experienced a far smaller depletion of glutathione, one of the body's most important antioxidants. Since the brain contains high levels of fats and is negatively impacted by radiation exposure and free radicals, ginger shows promise in protecting the brain.

According to Dr. Krishna C. Sricastava, ginger is superior to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in alleviating inflammation. This is important since physicians sometimes recommend anti-inflammatory drugs to treat brain disease linked to inflammation. Unlike NSAIDs that work on only one level of inflammation (blocking the substances that cause inflammation), ginger works on at least two mechanisms:

Ginger blocks the formation of prostaglandins and leukotriences, chemicals that are linked to the development of inflammation in the body; and
Ginger also has antioxidant properties that actually break down inflammation and acidity in the body.

Ginger, eaten or used as a supplement on a regular basis, can have a protective effect by decreasing inflammation that occurs in the brain. One to ten grams per day of ginger root is an anti-inflammatory daily use.

info "The Brain Wash" by Michelle Schoffro Cook

Potential Sources of Aluminum

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Baby formula
Baked goods and processed foods
Binding agents in many pharmaceutical drugs
Commonly used medications and over-the-counter antacids
Deodorants
Food storage wrap like foil and pie plates
Municipal water supplies
Pots and pans
Shampoo
Skin creams
Vitamin C supplements

Aluminum

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Although not strictly a heavy metal, aluminum is the most abundant metal on the planet. It is naturally found in air, found in air, food, soil, and water. Our bodies can excrete small amounts of aluminum without damage. Some experts estimate that a daily allowance of about twenty milligrams of aluminum often exceeds this amount, sometimes substantially, and with potentially serious consequences.

Aluminum is known neurotoxin agent linked to Alzheimer's disease. Forty years ago, scientists injected aluminum into their brains of rabbits and made startling discovery: aluminum triggered the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, the same type found in Alzheimer's disease. This caused researchers to examine diseased human brains.

Aluminum can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause nerve cell death. Once aluminum enters into the brain, it promotes inflammation by causing the formation of Brian-damaging free radicals and induces numerous toxic reactions, including the disruption of calcium control. Aluminum makes its way into the brain by essentially impersonating iron, thereby tricking the Brian into allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier.

There are abnormally high concentrations of the metal aluminum in the brains of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Some studies indicate that the brains of Alzheimer's patients contain thirty times the levels of aluminum of their healthy counterparts. Their is still debate as to whether aluminum causes Alzheimer's , or it is known that aluminum is so toxic to the brain that it interrupts over fifty brain chemical reactions, and its relationship to Alzheimer's is undeniable.

Additional studies are being done to better understand the toxic effects of elevated exposure to aluminum, and so far the results are frightening. Not only has aluminum been shown to have ties to Alzheimer's but also to the increasing incidence of Parkinson's disease.

Symptoms of Aluminum Excess

Belching accompanied by head colds
Colic
Constipation accompanied by throbbing headaches
Convulsions
Cravings for meat
Excessive perspiration
Gastrointestinal irritation
Indigestion caused by potatoes
Loss of taste
Nausea
Numbness, stiffness, or loss of sensation in arms/legs
Poor or failing memory
Rickets
Rough skin
Stitching or burning pain in head with dizziness, relieved by eating

info: "The Brain Wash" by Michelle Schoffro Cook

Adrenal Hypofunction

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Primary adrenal hypofunction or insufficiency (Addison's disease) originates within the adrenal gland itself and is characterized by decreased mineralocorticoid, glucocorticoid, and androgen secretion. Secondary adrenal hypofunction is due to impaired pituitary secretion of corticotropin and is characterized by decreased glucocorticoid secretion. Secretion of aldosterone, the major mineralocorticoid, is often unaffected.
Addison's disease is relatively uncommon, though it can occur at any age, in either sex. Secondary adrenal hypofunction occurs when a patient abruptly stops taking an exogenous steroid after long-term therapy or when the pituitary is injured by a tumor or by infiltrative or autoimmune processes. With an early diagnosis and adequate replacement therapy, the prognosis for the person with adrenal hypofunction is good.
Adrenal crisis (addisonian crisis), a critical deficiency of meralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, generally follows acute stress, sepsis, trauma, surgery, or omission of steroid therapy in patients who have chronic adrenal insufficiency. A medical emergency, adrenal crisis necessitates immediate, vigorous treatment.

info Handbook of Diseases 3rd Ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Hypothyroidism

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This disorder, which is most prevalent in women, usually results from a dysfunction of the thyroid gland caused by surgery, irradiation therapy, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease), or inflammatory conditions, such as amyloidosis and sarcoidosis. Besides an enlarged thyroid, signs and symptoms include weight gain despite anorexia, fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation; menorrhagia; slowed intellectual and motor activity; dry pale, cool skin; dry sparse hair; and thick, brittle nails. Eventually, the face assumes a dull expression with periorbital edema.

(info found @ Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

ALOE -BENEFITS

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Eases Intestinal Problems

Aloe can be effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease. ( Journal of Alternative Medicine)
Other studies have shown that aloe helps to detoxify the bowel, neutralize stomach acidity, and relieve constipation and gastric ulcers.

Reduces Blood Sugar in Diabetes

Aloe reduced the blood sugar levels in diabetics (Hormone Research)

Reduces Arthritic Swelling

Aloe can help prevent arthritis and reduce the inflammation in joints already affected by arthritis. (Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association)
Aloe can also inhibit the autoimmune reaction associated with certain forms of arthritis, in which the body attacks its own tissues.

Helps Heal Wounds

An animal-based study found that both oral and topical aloe preparations would speed healing. The size of wounds decreased 62% in the animals taking oral aloe compared to a 51% decrease in wound size. (Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association)

Supports Surgical Recovery

Aloe decreases surgical recovery time. "Any wound we treat, whether it's a suturing a cut or removing a skin cancer, heals better with aloe vera on it." (James Fulton, M. D. , Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology)

Screens Out Radiation

Aloe protects against skin damage from X-rays. Aloe was an effective antioxidant, mopping up the free radical caused by radiation and it protected two of the body's healing agents. (researchers at Hoshi University, Japan, published in the journal Yakugaku Zasshi)

(info was produced by an Independent Enriching Gifts member DKT Enterprises 6/2001)

ALOE RESULTS / BENEFITS - continued.

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AIDS Research

In many of the studies there was an average of 70% improvement in symptoms and laboratory criteria within 3 to 4 months. ( Terry Pulse, M.D. ,Reg McDaniel, M.D., Terry Watson, D.O., Dr. Clumeck)
Many patients stated that opportunistic infections had stopped and they were able to return to normal activity.
Lab studies showed that helper lymphocytes rose to three times the pre-treatment levels. HIV-1 virus could no longer be cultures. P-24 antigen levels for the virus dropped or became negative.
Researchers discovered that Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides alter synthesis and thus the structure of the AIDS virus envelope necessary for infecting lymphocytes. (Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee)
Studies found that there is suppression of the viral messenger RNA in HIV-1 infected leukocytes. Therefore, the reproduction of HIV-1 is inhibited with a natural and non-toxic substance. ( The Southern Research Institute)

(info produced by Independant Enriching Gifts member DKT Enterprises 6/2001)

ALOE CAN HELP YOU - RESULTS OF CLINICAL STUDIES

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Scientific research proves that the mucilaginous polysaccharides is the sole ingredient responsible for all the healing properties attributed to Aloe.

Cancer Research

Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides is taken into the macrophage, and this cell is stimulated to release messenger molecules called cytokines (interferon's, interleukines,prostaglandins, tumor necrosis factor, and stem-cell growth factors).
All of the immune modulating effects from Aloe contribute greatly to the prevention and healing of malignant cells. (Ian Tizard, Ph.D. and Maurice Kemp, Ph. D., Texas A&M)

Benefits Lung Cancer

Aloe was the only one of the plant foods that was protective against cancer. "The results of plant epidemiology suggest that aloe prevents human pulmonary carcinogenesis (lung cancer)", and aloe is "widely preventive or suppressive against various human cancers."(Japanese Journal of Cancer Research)

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ABOUT ALOE

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Aloes are succulent (full of juice or sap; having thick, fleshy leaves or stems) plants.
They belong to the Lily family
There are more than 150 species of aloe; most are native to South Africa
Species vary in height from several centimeters to more than 9m (30 ft)
Aloes have perennial, strong and fibrous roots
Aloes have numerous, persistent, fleshy leaves, proceeding from the upper part of the root. The leaves are narrow, tapering, thick and fleshy, with spiny teeth at the edges.
Leaves are designed to retain water and minimize evaporation
Many of the species of aloe are woody and branching
In the remote districts of S.W. Africa and Natal, aloes have been discovered 30 to 60 feet in height, with stems as much as 10 feet in circumference.
Several species are commercially imported as the source of the aloes used in medicine and cosmetics.
The sap of some aloe plants can be processed for medical use.
Powdered aloe juice is a laxative, and aloe vera gel soothes burned and frozen skin
Aloe provides some 200 bio-active components, including 20 essential amino acids.

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Blood Pressure Increase (Hypertension)

2008-11-26T09:01:00.000-07:00

Elevated blood pressure -an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg - strikes more men than women and twice as many Blacks than Whites. By itself, this common sign is easily ignored by the patient; after all he can't see or feel it. However, its causes can be life threatening. Hypertension has been reported to be two to three times more common in women taking hormonal contraceptives than those not taking them. Women ages 35 and older who smoke cigarettes should be strongly encouraged to stop; if they continue to smoke, they should be discouraged from using hormonal contraceptives.
Elevated blood pressure may develop suddenly or gradually. A sudden, severe rise in pressure (exceeding 180/110mm Hg) may indicate life-threatening hypertensives crisis. However, even a less dramatic rise may be equally significant if it heralds a dissecting aortic aneurysm, increased intracranial pressure, myocardial infarction, eclampsia, or thyrotoxicosis.
Usually associated with essential hypertension, elevated blood pressure may also result from a renal or endocrine disorder, a treatment that affects fluid status (such as dialysis), or from the use of certain drugs. Ingestion of large amounts of certain foods, such as black licorice and cheddar cheese, may temporarily elevate blood pressure.
Sometimes, elevated blood pressure may simply reflect inaccurate blood pressure measurement. However , careful measurement alone Blood pressure - the force blood exerts on vessels as it flows through the, -depends on cardiac output, peripheral resistance, and blood volume. A brief review of its regulating mechanisms- nervous system control, capillary fluid shifts, kidney excretion, and hormonal changes- will help you understand how elevated blood pressure develops. Elevated blood pressure signals the breakdown or inappropriate response of these pressure-regulating mechanisms. Its associated signs and symptoms concentrate in the target organs and tissues.
(info Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Blood Pressure Decrease (Hypotension)

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Low blood pressure refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the body's oxygen requirements. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or metabolic disorders. Hypoperfusion states especially affect the kidneys, brain, and heart, and may lead to renal failure, change in level of consciousness (LOC) or myocardial ischemia. Low blood pressure may also be caused by certain diagnostic tests- most commonly those using contrast media- and the use of certain drugs. It may stem from stress or a change of position - specifically, rising abruptly from a supine or sitting position to a standing position (orthostatic hypotension)
Normal blood pressure varies considerably; what qualifies as low blood pressure for one person may be perfectly normal for another. Consequently, ever blood pressure reading must be compared against the patent's baseline. Typically, a reading below 90/160 mm Hg or a drop of 30 mm Hg from the baseline, is considered low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure can reflect an expanded intravascular space (as in severe infections, allergic reactions, or adrenal insufficiency), reduced intravascular volume ( as in dehydration and hemorrhage), or decreased cardiac output (as in impaired cardiac muscle contractility). Because the body's pressure-regulating mechanisms are complex and interrelated, a combination of these factors usually contributes to low blood pressure.
(info- Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Irritable Bowel Sydrome

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Lower abdominal cramping or pain is aggravated by ingestion of coarse or raw foods and may be alleviated by defecation or passage of flatus. Related findings include abdominal tenderness, diurnal diarrhea alternating with constipation or normal bowel function, and small stools with visible mucus. Dyspepsia, nausea and abdominal distention with a feeling of incomplete evacuation may also occur. Stress, anxiety, and emotional liability intensify the symptoms.
(info - Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Vitamin K deficiency

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The first sign of this deficiency is usually gums that bleed when the teeth are brushed. Other signs of abnormal bleeding, such as ecchymosis, epistaxis, and hematuria, may occur. GI bleeding may produce hematemesis and melena; intracranial bleeding may cause decreased level of consciousness and focal neurological deficits.
(info - Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition -Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Vitamin C deficiency

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This deficiency causes swollen, spongy, tender gums that bleed easily. The gums between the teeth are red or purple. The teeth themselves become loose and may be surrounded by pockets filled with clotted blood. Other findings include muscle and joint pain, petechiae, ecchymosis, splinter hemorrhages in the nail beds, and ocular hemorrhages. Associated effects are anorexia, dry mouth, pallor, weakness, lethargy, insomnia, scaly skin, and psychological disturbances, such as depression or hysteria.
(info- Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

CORAL LIFE - Neutralizes Acids

2008-11-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

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helps your body utilize minerals more effectively
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maintains pH balance throughout your body
contributes to the strength, health, and function of every single cell
activates the enzymes for more than 300 cellular activities and metabolic actions

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CROHN'S DISEASE

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An acute attack causes severe cramping pain in the lower abdomen, typically preceded by weeks or months of milder cramping pain. Crohn's disease may also cause diarrhea, hyperactive bowel sounds, dehydration, weight loss, fever, abdominal tenderness with guarding, and possibly a palpable mass in a lower quadrant. Abdominal pain is commonly relieved by defecation. Milder chronic signs and symptoms include right-lower-quadrant pain with diarrhea, steatorrhea, and weight loss. Complications include perirectal or vaginal fistulas.

RED HEART ALGAE

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Antioxidants play a very important role in the maintenance of your health. EGI's Red Algae is 500-1000 times more potent than Vitamin C and 100 times more effective than Vitamin E. It is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. It crosses your Blood-Retinal and Blood Brain Barrier. Antioxidants limit and severely reduce the oxidation or solidification of substances that accumulate in the body.

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may significantly reduce your risk of developing Heart Disease
may significantly reduce your risk of developing many forms of Cancer
helps reduce the risk of arterial sclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
helps reduce oxidized floating immune complexes (FIC) within the blood stream
helps protect brain cells from oxidative damages because of its unique ability to cross the blood brain barrier

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DAILY DETOXIFICATION

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Daily Detoxification reduces toxicity that accumulates in your bowel and G.I. tract from consuming processed foods of any kind. It supports the elimination of parasites as well as harmful GI bacteria, and has a complete herbal blend that supports daily intestinal, liver, and colon cleansing and elimination. Daily Detoxification is a mild herbal cleansing formula, not a laxative.

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Produces a cleaner, more pH balanced gastrointestinal system, and bowel area
Reduces toxicity that accumulates in the bowel and G.I. tract from consuming processed food
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Decreases the time between bowel eliminations and reduces toxicity potential and constipation

If you exist on a diet of fast food, processed, frozen or canned foods, or any type of cooked food... you may be toxic internally and not even know it. Toxicity contributes to disease and comes from an accumulation of undigested processed foods that we consume daily, prescribed drugs, pollutants, pesticides, and parasites we are exposed to. As a defensive and preventive measure you can cleanse these substances from your body with Daily Detoxification and rid your body of toxins by providing it with gentle cleansing that promotes a healthier internal body environment.

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METABOLIC COMPLETE

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Metabolic Complete is formulated with the most researched nutritional ingredients on the market today, and is standardized to the highest possible potency. This unique and unparalleled formula delivers the highest bio-available form of nutrients and anti-oxidants into the digestive system to support the vital metabolic cell functions of the body.

Metabolic Complete primary use is for the protection of the body against the development of Cancer and Heart Disease. This formulation is based on 2-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling's research on Cancer Prevention and Reversal.

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LIGHTENING COLLOIDAL SILVER

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How are Gallstones Diagnosed?

2008-10-27T09:35:00.004-06:00

Frequently, gallstones are discovered during tests for other health conditions. When gallstones are suspected to be the cause of symptoms, the doctor is likely to do an ultrasound exam - the most sensitive and specific test for gallstones. A handheld device, which a technician glides over the abdomen, sends sound waves toward the gallbladder. The sound waves bounce off the gallbladder, liver, and other organs, and their echoes make electrical impulses that create a picture of the gallbladder on a video monitor. If gallstones are present, the sound waves will bounce off them, too, showing their location. Other tests may also performed.

Computerized tomography (CT) scan - The CT scan is a noninvasive x ray that produces cross-section images of the body. The test may show the gallstones or complications, such as infection and rupture of the gallbladder or bile ducts.
Cholescintigraphy ( HIDA scan ) - The patient is injected with a small amount of non harmful radioactive material that is absorbed by the gallbladder, which is then stimulated to contract. The test is used to diagnose abnormal contraction of the gallbladder or obstruction of the bile ducts.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP ) - ERCP is used to locate and remove stones in the bile ducts. After lightly sedating you, the doctor inserts an endoscope- a long, flexible, lighted tube with a camera - down the throat and through the stomach and into the small intestine. The endoscope is connected to a computer and video monitor. The endoscope helps the doctor locate the affected bile duct and the gallstone. The stone is captured in a tiny basket and removed with the endoscope.
Blood tests- Blood tests may be performed to look for signs of infection, obstruction, pancreatitis, or jaundice.

Because gallstone symptoms may be similar to those of a heart attack, appendicitis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, hiatal hernia, pancreatitis, and hepatitis, an accurate diagnosis is important.

(info found @NNDIC/gov/disease/pubs/pdf 145)

What are the Symptoms of Gallstones?

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As gallstones move into the bile ducts and create blockage, pressure increases in the gallbladder and one or more symptoms may occur. Symptoms of blocked bile ducts are often called a gallbladder "attack" because they occur suddenly. Gallbladder attacks often follow fatty meals, and they may occur during the night. A typical attack can cause

steady pain in the right upper abdomen that increases rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours
pain in the back between the shoulder blades
pain under the right shoulder

Notify your doctor if you think you have experienced a gallbladder attack. Although these attacks often pass as gallstones move, your gallbladder can become infected and rupture if a blockage remains.

People with any of the following should see a doctor immediately:

prolonged pain - more than 5 hours
nausea and vomiting
fever -even low grade - or chills
yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes
clay-colored stools

Many people with gallstones have no symptoms: these gallstones are called "silent stones". They do not interfere with the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas function and do not need treatment.

(information found @NDDIC/gov/disease/pubs PDF 145version)

WHO IS AT RISK FOR GALLSTONES?

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People at risk gallstones include-

women - especially women who are pregnant, use hormone replacement therapy, or take birth control pills
people over the age 60
American Indians
Mexican Americans
Overweight or obese men and women
people who fast or lose a lot of weight quickly
people with family history of gallstones
people with diabetes
people who take cholesterol - lowering drugs

(info found @NDDIC gov/disease/pubs/gallstones/pdf 145)

SKIN NUTRIENTS

2008-10-23T09:21:00.000-06:00

Vitamins A, D, and E are often considered the skin vitamins because they are essential for healthy skin and mucus membranes. A daily dose of 10,000 IU vitamin A and 150 IU vitamin E can help keep your nose and sinuses healthy and prevent irritation from the outside influences like pollen, animal dander, dust and mites. Manganese is a mineral that also is needed for healthy skin, bone, and cartilage formation. Acne and slow wound healing can be helped with the mineral zinc. Zinc is considered to be essential for overall health and well being.

MORE ABOUT B VITAMINS

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The B vitamin complex is useful for a lot more than helping to overcome stress. B vitamins have been shown to be useful for cataracts, canker sores in the mouth, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, bursitis, high cholesterol and triglycerides, asthma, arteriosclerosis, kidney stones, photosensitivity, PMS, morning sickness, Crohn's disease, infertility, vertigo, athletic performance, Peyronie's disease, scleroderma, eczema, and cradle cap. Light, heat and water damage B vitamins so they are easily destroyed in food sources. That is why it is so essential to take a B supplement three times a day to give a continual supply to your body.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Many nutrients are helpful for supporting the functioning of your immune system. A low level of zinc has been shown to be responsible for infections during aging. A recent report by the Immunology Center of the Italian National Research Centers on Aging showed that zinc was involved in the maintenance of an effective immune response. When zinc levels are low, there is more susceptibility to infection. Zinc not only boosts immunity, but also protects against free radicals. The antioxidant vitamin E has been shown in several published reports to preserve function of the immune cells especially for older people. Vitamin C aids in supporting the functioning of the immune system and so does copper. All of these ingredients are in Complete Vitamins-Plus. To help maximize and normalize your immune system, STEROL MAX is recommended. STEROL- MAX contains a combination of ingredients known to support the immune system.

What Causes Gallstones?

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Scientists believe cholesterol stones form when bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile salts, or when the gallbladder does not empty completely or often enough. The reason these imbalances occur is not known.

The causes of pigment stones is not fully understood. The stones tend to develop in people who have liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, or hereditary blood disorders-such as sickle cell anemia-in which the liver makes too much bilirubin.

The mere presence of gallstones may cause more gallstones to develop. Other factors that contribute to the formation of gallstones, particularly cholesterol stones, include

Sex- Women are twice likely as men to develop gallstones. Excess estrogen from pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, and birth control pills appears to increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, which can lead to gallstones.
Family History - Gallstones often run in families, pointing to a possible genetic link.
Weight - A large clinical study showed that being even moderately overweight increases the risk for developing gallstones. The most likely reason is that the amount of bile salts in bile is reduced, resulting in more cholesterol. Increased cholesterol reduces gallbladder emptying. Obesity is a major risk factor for gallstones, especially in women.
Diet - Diets high in fat and cholesterol and low in fiber increases the risk of gallstones due to increased cholesterol in the bile and reduced gallbladder emptying.
Rapid Weight Loss - As the body metabolizes fat during prolonged fasting and rapid weight loss such as "crash diets" - the liver secretes extra cholesterol into bile, which can cause gallstones. In addition, the gallbladder does not empty properly.
Ethnicity- American Indians have a genetic predisposition to secrete high levels of cholesterol in bile. In fact, they have the highest rate of gallstones in the United States. The majority of American Indian men have gallstones by age 60. Among the Pima Indians of Arizona, 70 percent of women have gallstones by age 30. Mexican Americans men and women of all ages also have high rates of gallstones.
Cholesterol-lowering Drugs - Drugs that lower cholesterol levels in the blood actually increase the amount of cholesterol secreted into bile. In turn, the risk of gallstones increases.
Diabetes - People with diabetes generally have high levels of fatty acids called triglycerides. These fatty acids may increase the risk of gallstones.

(info found NDDIC -PDF version 145-KB gov/disease/pubs)

GALLSTONES

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What are Gallstones?

Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored int the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid- called bile - helps the body digest fats. Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs it. The gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile into a tube- called the common bile duct- that carries it to the small intestine, where it helps with digestion.

Bile contains water, cholesterol, fats, bile salts, proteins, and bilirubin- a waste product. Bile salts break up fat, and bilirubin gives bile and stool a yellowish-brown color. If the liquid bile contains too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin, it can harden into gallstones.

The two types of gallstones are cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are usually yellow-green and are made primarily of hardened cholesterol. They account for about 80% of gallstones. Pigment stones are small, dark stones made of bilirubin. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The gallbladder can develop just one large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or a combination of the two. Gallstones can block normal flow of bile if they move from the gallbladder and lodge in any of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. The ducts include the

hepatic ducts, which carry bile out of the liver
cystic duct, which takes bile to and from the gallbladder
common bile duct, which takes bile from the cystic and hepatic ducts to the small intestine

Bile trapped in these ducts can cause inflammation in the gallbladder, the ducts, or in rare cases, the liver. Other ducts open into the common bile duct, including the pancreatic duct, which carries digestive enzymes out of the pancreas. Sometimes gallstones passing through the common bile duct provoke inflammation in the pancreas- called gallstone pancreatitis- an extremely painful and potentially dangerous condition.

If any of the bile ducts remain blocked for a significant period of time, severe damage or infection can occur in the gallbladder, liver or pancreas. Left untreated, the condition can be fatal. Warning signs of a serious problem are fever, jaundice, and persistent pain.

(NDDIC NIH Publication July 2007)

ETIOLOGY

2008-10-14T10:41:00.005-06:00

Conditions that cause kidney stone formation are not always identifiable. However, though certain foods seem to promote stone formation in susceptible persons, reaserchers do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to form in persons who seen not to susceptible.

Hypercalciuria is an inherited condition that is the cause of stones in > 50% of affected patients. In these persons, high levels of calcium in the urine cause crystals of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate to form in the kidneys or urinary tract.

Stones may be more likely to form in a person with a family history of kidney stones. Urinary tract infections, kidney disorders such as cystic kidney diseases, and certain metabolic disorders such as hyperparathyroidism are also linked to stone formation.

Cystinuria and hyperoxaluria are 2 other rare, inherited metabolic disorders that often cause kidney stones. In cystinuria, excessive amounts of the amino acid cystine are excreted in the urine. This can lead to the formation of stones made of cystine. In patients with hyperoxaluria, an excessive quantity of oxalate is produced by the body. This excess is not able to undergo dissolution in the urine, and the crystals settle out and form stones.

Kidney stones develop in more than 70% of persons with a rare hereditary disease called
renal tubular acidosis.

Other causes of kidney stones are hyperuricosuria, a disorder of uric acid metabolism, gout, excess intake of vitamin D, urinary tract infections, and urinary tract obstructions. Certain diuretics based antacids also may in crease the risk of kidney stones by increasing the amount of calcium in the urine.

Calcium oxalate stones may also form in persons who have chronic bowel inflammation or who have undergone intestinal bypass or ostomy surgery. As mentioned previously, struvite stones can form in persons who have had a urinary tract infection. Finally, persons who receive the protease inhibitor indinavir are at risk of having kidney stones.
(information found @family practice news)

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

2008-10-09T13:08:00.002-06:00

Kidney stones often cause no symptoms. Usually the first indication that a person has a kidney stone is sharp, cramping pain of sudden onset in the back and flank or in the lower abdomen. This pain occurs when a stone begins to move within the urinary tract and causes irritation or blockage. Pain may spread to the groin.

If the stone is too large to pass easily, pain continues as muscles in the wall of the ureter contract in an effort to move the stone into the bladder. As the stone enlarges or travels, blood may appear in the urine. As the stones moves from the ureter toward the bladder, a patient also my experience polyuria or burning with urination.

Fever, Chills, or vomiting may accompany these symptoms
(information found @ family practice news)

KIDNEY STONES -scope-

2008-10-03T09:38:00.001-06:00

Scope:
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. In 2000, 2.7 million visits to the health care providers as well as more than 600,000 visits to the emergency departments for kidney stone problems were documented.
For unknown reasons, the number of persons, in the United States with kidney stones has been increasing over the past 30 years. The prevalence of stone-forming disease rose from 3.8% in the late 1970's to 5.2% in the late 1980's and early 1900's. White Americans are more prone to have kidney stones than are black Americans.
Men tend to be affected with kidney stones more frequently than women. The prevalence of kidney stones rises dramatically as men enter their 40's , and it continues to rise until they are in their 70's. For women, the prevalence of kidney stones peaks in their 50's.
Kidney stones tend to recur in persons who have had at least 1 episode of stone formation.
(information found @ Family Practice News)

KIDNEY STONES -Etiology-

2008-10-02T11:30:00.005-06:00

Conditions that cause kidney stone formation are not always identifiable. However, through certain foods seem to promote stone formation in susceptible persons, researchers do not believe that eating any specific good causes stones to form in persons who seem not to be susceptible.

Hypercalciuria is an inherited condition that is the cause of stones in >50% of affected patients. In these persons, high levels of calcium in the urine cause crystals of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate to form in the kidneys.

Stones may be more likely to form in a person with a family history of kidney stones. Urinary tract infections, kidney disorders such as cystic kidney diseases, and certain metabolic disorders such as hyperparathyroidism are also linked to stone formation.

Cystinuria and hyperoxaluria are 2 other rare, inherited metabolic disorders that often cause kidney stones. In cystinuria, excessive amounts of the amino acid cystine are excreted in the urine. This can lead to the formation of stones made of cystine. In patients with hyperoxaluria, an excessive quantity of oxalate is produced by the body. This excess is not able to undergo dissolution in the urine, and the crystals settle out and form stones.

Kidney stones develop in more that 70% of persons with a rare hereditary disease called renal tubular acidosis.

Other causes of kidney stones are hyperuricosuria, a disorder of uric acid metabolism, gout, excess intake of Vitamin D, urinary tract infections, and urinary tract obstruction. Certain diuretics or calcium based antacids also may increase risk of kidney stones by increasing the amount of calcium in the urine.
Calcium oxalate stones may also form in persons who have chronic bowel inflammation or who have undergone intestinal bypass or ostomy surgery. As mentioned previously, struvite stones can form in persons who have had a urinary tract infection. Finally, persons who receive the protease inhibitor indinavir are at risk of having kidney stones.

KIDNEY STONES

2008-10-02T09:24:00.003-06:00

A kidney stone is a hard mass that is formed from crystals that separate from the urine and accumulate on the inner surfaces of the kidney. In healthy persons, the urine contains chemicals that inhibit crystal formation. Kidney stones form when crystal inhibition is impaired.
Kidney stones may contain various combinations of chemicals. The most common type of stone contains calcium in combination with either oxalate or phosphate. Other types of stones include struvite or infection stones, uric acid stones, and cystine stones. Kidney stones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. They may be smooth or jagged and are usually yellow or brown in color.
Urolithiasis is a medical term used to describe stones occurring in the urinary tract. Other frequently used terms are urinary tract stone disease and nephrolithiasis.

BEDPAN BULLETS

2008-09-23T15:33:00.001-06:00

According to Dr. Julian Whitaker in a special report, "The Great Vitamin Hoax", nurses call undissolved multivitamins "bedpan bullets", and say they see a lot of them. Natural digestive enzymes are essential to break down many of the multivitamin supplements and minerals that people take. The workers at sewer treatment plants joke about the undigested multivitamin supplements they see in their screens, which they call the most expensive sewage in the world. Imagining paying for supplements, and then not being able to break them down because of lack of digestive enzyme. Americans are flushing millions of dollars of supplements down the sewer because they don't take digestive enzymes to help break down the supplements.

CANCER AND AGING

2008-09-22T09:30:00.000-06:00

Enzyme therapy pioneers, Max Wolf, M.D. and Karl Ransberger. Ph.D. used enzyme therapy for decades to prevent spreading of cancers and prolong the life of their parents.

AGING

As people get older, their bodily functions begin to slow down. Stress and pollution play a role in accelerating again. Often as digestion begins to slow down (due to aging or stress) upset stomachs, bloating, acid reflux, reduced bowel activity, and frequent indigestion begin to occur. Plant Enzymes contain eight different digestive enzymes to help restore faulty digestion.

IMMUNE - MODULATING PROPERTIES

2008-09-19T12:52:00.003-06:00

Plant sterols and sterolins have been used in animal studies as well as human clinical trials. These studies showed that a combination of plant ingredients, like those in Sterol-Max, exhibited anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties and normalized the levels of harmful cortisol. The study concluded that Sterol-Max would be effective in cases of chronic viral infections (like AIDS and Herpes), tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, cancer and all autoimmune diseases.

SYSTEMIC ENZYME THERAPY

2008-09-19T10:53:00.001-06:00

When enzymes are taken in between meals, they are able to pass directly into the blood stream (this is called systemic). Then they can help fight disease and injury in the body's organs and at the cellular level. Taking enzymes 1-1/2 hours before meals will allow the enzymes to go directly into the intestines and not have to compete with food and its digestion.

TYPE I AND TYPE II DIABETES

2008-09-18T09:55:00.000-06:00

A digestive enzyme product, like Plant Enzymes, is recommended by Dr. Anthony Cichoke for the treatment of both Type I and Type II diabetes to improve digestion and absorption, and to help break down fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

ENZYMES HELP FIGHT OVER 150 CONDITIONS

2008-09-17T14:51:00.002-06:00

Arthritis
Cancer
Weight Problems
Gas
Heartburn
Bloating
Allergies
Indigestion
Immune and Autoimmune Diseases
Asthma
Circulatory Diseases
Injuries
Viral and Bacterial Infections
Inflammations

DIABETES AND HYPOGLCEMIA

2008-09-06T13:19:00.006-06:00

Stabilized blood sugar levels are essential for constant energy and good health. When blood sugar levels are either High (diabetes) or Low (hypoglycemia), it causes a stress in the body that can trigger many different health problems. The human brain needs a constant and regulated supply of blood sugar to function. Without this basic fuel you might experience symptoms like lack of concentration, insomnia, lethargy, irritability, mental fatigue, depression, anxiety, or confusion. These are the most commonly discussed symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar.
Many Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetics experience low blood sugar symptoms an hour or so after the administration of insulin. The enzyme amylase helps the storage and utilization of sugar in the blood. It has been used to help diabetics and other people with blood sugar swings for over 60 years. Amylase is in Plant Enzymes.

HIGH CHOLESTEROL & YOUNG PEOPLE

2008-09-01T08:13:00.003-06:00

A study published in February 1999 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, concluded that youths as young as 15 years old were exhibiting the beginning stages of atherosclerosis. A study done in 1953 on the sames age group reported very little evidence of the fatty streaks in their arteries. These fat streaks are partly responsible for atherosclerosis at any age. In the newest research, these fatty streaks were more prominent in people who had elevated cholesterol levels, or who smoked, but all the young people had the fatty streaks. Sterol-Max can help reduce cholesterol levels in people of all ages. It is not just for adults. Research is showing that because of the fast-food high fat diets of young people, they are in need of having their cholesterol levels lowered. If they continue with smoking and high cholesterol levels, they will begin to exhibit the same health risks that were previously thought to be only for older adults.
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HIGH CHOLESTEROL

2008-08-29T08:13:00.001-06:00

Sterol-Max contains plant sterols and sterolins as part of its normal plant fats. When Sterol-Max is taken an hour before eating a meal, your body has eaten a "good" fat. This fat in the plant sterols will then compete in your body for absorbtion with the fat in your meal, and the Sterol-Max plants fats will win. Therefore, you will not be able to absorb any of the "bad" fats that help your body create high cholesterol levels. This will lower your plasma (blood) cholesterol and in particular, the LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol.
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CANCER

2008-08-28T09:13:00.001-06:00

Plant sterols were reported in a case-controlled study to reduce the risk of lung cancer by 50 percent. Any one who smokes, used to smoke, or breathes in other people's smoke should be taking sterols or sterolins to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Plant sterols, like those found in Sterol - Max , have been proven to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Research at the University of Buffalo has shown that B-sitosterol, one of the sterols, reduced prostate-cancer cell tissues by 28% in only five days. In another study done at the University of Buffalo, breast cancer cells were reduced by 66% in only five days.
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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

2008-08-27T08:13:00.001-06:00

Common autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), juvenile and insulin dependent diabetes, Grave's disease, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, psoriasis, anemia, systemic lupus erthematosus, myasthenia gravis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Sterols and Sterolins have also been proven helpful throughout extensive research for allergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), cancer, cold virus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), hepatitis, HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, and urticaria.
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OXYGEN

2008-08-26T21:32:00.003-06:00

Ronald Schneider, the formulator of Plant Enzymes, says that this blend of plant-based enzymes is essential for transporting Oxygen to all cells in the body. Oxygen at the cellular level is the main chemical that prevents aging and pain from inflammation.

HOW TO TAKE STEROL-MAX

2008-08-26T17:49:00.004-06:00

According to Ronald Schneider, the formulator of Sterol-Max, if you have an immune or autoimmune system problem, it is beneficial to flood your system with Sterol-Max for 60-90 days. He suggests taking six capsules a day on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning before food or other supplements. Your body will absorb it like a sponge.Once this occurs and your symptoms are receding, take a maintenance dose of one a day. It is also possible to achieve reversal of symptoms by taking three a day, but it might take longer to receive the full benefit of the plant sterols and sterolins.
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STEROLS & STEROLINS

2008-08-25T14:12:00.008-06:00

The major healing components of Sterol-Max are the phytonutrients (from plants) sterols and sterolins, including beta-sitosterol.

"The immune system is the benefactor of plant nutrients in that phytonutrients have the ability to enhance the body's self-protective powers. Plant constituents known as sterols and sterolins help the immune system to stop cancer,kill bacteria,destroy viruses,or slow the aging process. Although there are many immune-enhancing nutrients and foods, none has the immune-enhancing effects of a unique product out of Africa (Sterol-Max tm)This combination of sterols and sterolins has been shown to have powerful healing effects on cancer, AIDS, tuberculosis, and autoimmune disorders."(From The Immune System Cure)

MADE FROM SPROUTS

2008-07-30T08:50:00.001-06:00

Sterol-Max is made from sprouts that have not been heat treated, so all their healing properties have been left intact. Many of these plants, such as Oilseed, Wild African Potato, and Lupins are indigenous to Africa. The other plants, Fenugreek, Wild Barley,Soybean, and African Sunflower, are more widely grown.
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STEROL-MAX IMMUNE CELL SUPPORT

2008-07-29T08:00:00.002-06:00

An amazing combination of plant-seed sprouts that effectively reduces cholesterol levels and builds up your immune system. This amazing combination of natural herbs has been used for over 600 years in Africa by healers, medicine men, and medical doctors to cure or alleviate immune and autoimmune disorders, lower cholesterol, and reduce the harmful effects of stress.
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STRESS & RELAXATION

2008-07-28T15:39:00.004-06:00

The B complex vitamins are essential to prevent and overcome stress and stress related health problems, but Calcium & Magnesium are essential for relaxation. Without calcium & magnesium, your muscles will not contract or relax properly. It is important to have adequate and bio-available supplies of these two minerals in your body. Complete Vitamins-Plus has both these nutrients in the most bio-available form AAC (amino acid chelate).
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OSTEOPOROSIS

2008-07-23T08:44:00.007-06:00

You have probably heard that calcium is useful for osteoporosis, both in preventing it and reversing it. However, the research has shown that calcium alone cannot do much for osteoporosis. You must also consume magnesium, vitamin K & D, and boron in order for the calcium to be absorbed. Complete Vitamin-Plus contains the perfect balance of these nutrients to be the most effective for your health. Research reported on by the United States Dept. of Agriculture in 1990 showed that calcium metabolism was not even possible without boron & magnesium. The use of amino acid chelated minerals allows them to be even more bio-available. Complete Vitamins - Plus contains calcium in the form of citrate/malate, which has been shown to be the most absorbable form of calcium, and since it is an amino acid chelate, it is very bio-available.
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AMINO ACID CHELATES (AAC)

2008-07-22T16:40:00.004-06:00

The minerals in Complete Vitamins-Plus are amino acid chelates utilizing the GR8CF77 enzyme complex to break down the minerals, making them bio-available in the body. This unique and exclusive process if found only in Complete Vitamins-Plus.
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IT'S COMPLETE VITAMINS-PLUS

2008-07-08T15:05:00.001-06:00

Complete Vitamins-Plus is your best and most complete source of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and anti-aging nutrients to help you live a long and healthy life.

How To Take Vitamins-Plus
Five capsules of Complete Vitamins-Plus are all you need to receive all of the benefits. Take two with breakfast, two with lunch and one with the evening meal.
Take with 8 oz water for the optimum effect.

INCREDIBLE INGREDIENTS

2008-07-07T14:51:00.000-06:00

Ginseng, coenzyme Q10, and alpha lipoic acid are three incredible ingredients that have been used medically over the last 20 years. Ginseng has been used for over 2,000 years in Oriental medicine to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. In modern times we also use it for stabilizing blood sugar and supporting immune function. Coenzyme Q10 is used for heart conditions and for all kinds of inflammatory periodontal diseases including gingivitis. Alpha lipoid acid is one of the most exciting new discoveries in modern medicine! It has successfully been used in cases of diabetic polyneuropathy in Europe with the result that it indicated long-term improvement in motor and sensory nerve conduction in the lower limbs of diabetics. Alpha lipoic acid also been shown to be useful for modulating insulin sensitivity in type II diabetics in several studies. Alpha lipoic acid is being used as part of an antioxidant approach to the treatment of hepatitis C along with selenium and herb silymarin at the Integrative Medical Center of New Mexico.

HEART DISEASE

2008-07-05T08:48:00.000-06:00

Atherosclerosis affects a large percentage of baby boomers and older people, and the latest news is that children as young as 11 and 12 years old are beginning to show signs of atherosclerosis. This is a major health problem in North America! Gingko biloba, vitamin E, ginseng, and Gugulipids are all shown to help and they are in Complete Vitamins-Plus. Ginkgo biloba, potassium, and coenzyme Q10 are also shown to help with congestive heart failure. Coenzyme Q10 and potassium have also been used successfully in cases of hypertension.

BIOFLAVONOIDS

2008-07-04T08:13:00.004-06:00

Bioflavonoids are a class of water-soluble plant pigments. They have wide-ranging uses as anti-inflammatory,antihistaminic, and antiviral agents. Bioflavonoids are known to block the "sorbital pathway" that is linked to many of the symptoms of diabetes. Their main function is to protect blood vessels & reduce platelet aggregation. There are many different kinds of bioflavonoids like citrus bioflavonoids, rutin, anthocyanidins ( found in bilberry ) and the oliegomeric proantho-cyanidins like grape seed extract and white pine bark extract. Bioflavonoids also help protect vitamin C against deterioration from light, heat, and water and improve its absorption. The addition of the bioflavonoids completes the vitamin C complex. Rutin has long been used to improve broken blood vessels and blood circulation, especially in the legs. Complete Vitamins-Plus includes six different kinds of Bioflavonoids.
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EYE HEALTH

2008-07-03T08:13:00.003-06:00

Many nutrients affect the eyes. Vitamins A and E can help keep eyes healthy. Vitamin A & beta-carotene have been shown to help prevent cataracts & macular degeneration and have long been known to prevent night blindness. Bilberry, a European species of blueberry, can enhance vision & adaptation to the dark, as well as improve capillary circulation, especially in the retina of the eyes. Bilberry is useful for the treatment & prevention of visual deterioration that can come with advancing age from cataracts, diabetes, hardening of the arteries, and age-related macular degeneration. For many years natural practicing physicians have use rutin, the bioflavonoid found in buckwheat, for glaucoma.
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COMPLETE VITAMINS-PLUS

2008-07-02T16:58:00.006-06:00

At last there is a comprehensive vitamin, mineral, antioxidant and anti-aging formula supplement that covers all your needs-whether you are 12 or 120 years old. Because Complete Vitamins-Plus contains the optimum dose of nutrients, not the minimum daily allowance, it may even replace many of the individual nutritional supplements you now take.

Amino Acid Chelates ( AAC )
The minerals in Complete Vitamins-Plus are amino acid chelates utilizing the GR8CF77 enzyme complex to break down the minerals, making them Bio-Available in the body. This unique & exclusive process found only in Complete Vitamin-Plus.
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DESIGNED WITH YOUR WELL-BEING IN MIND

2008-06-26T09:32:00.002-06:00

Complete Vitamins-Plus is designed to counteract exposure to oxidants and oxidative stress with the inclusion of these antioxidants: Vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, selenium, coenzyme Q10, bilberry, grape seed extract, pine bark extract, ginkgo biloba, as well as the building blocks that help the antioxidants work in your body: manganese, zinc, and copper. If you live or work in a polluted environment, smoke, are near tobacco smokers, eat red meat, (especially broiled or grilled meats) spend time in the sun, drink coffee regularly, or eat fast food, you will want to protect yourself from free radical damage and premature aging by taking Complete Vitamins-Plus regularly.

DEPRESSION

2008-06-25T11:39:00.006-06:00

Many nutrients, including magnesium are useful to prevent or reverse depression. Other nutrients that, when low can contribute to depression are : Niacinamide ( B3 ), B6, B12, (especially in older people), choline & inositol (especially manic - depression), biotin, & iron, all of which are in Complete Vitamins-Plus. Phenylalanie (found in spriulina) is an amino acid, a building block of protein, which can be converted in the body to L-dopa, norepinephrine, & epinephrine. These three compounds are involved in the functioning of the nervous system, and when low, can be responsible for causing depression.
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STRESS & YOUR HEALTH

2008-06-23T13:20:00.006-06:00

Stress of all kinds can take a toll on your health. Stress uses up all your B complex Vitamins so that you can't withstand any stress at all. Another way stress affects you is to stop your digestion and thereby prevent you being able to absorb any nutrients from your foods. The B complex vitamins, ( B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, folic acid, choline, inositol, PABA, and biotin) can help prevent stress and give you the stamina & nutrients you need to resist any further stress. The B complex vitamins always work best in a balanced complement, exactly as they are in the Complete Vitamins- Plus.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is often called the "stress vitamin" because it is essential for the adrenal glands to produce their hormones. Healthy & fully functioning adrenal glands support a healthy body that can withstand stress. A deficiency of B5 can also lead to Depression , Fatigue, and even Insomnia. Chromium is an important mineral for helping to overcome the effects of stress, mainly because it helps to prevent the dangerous drops in blood sugar that often accompany stress and stress reactions.
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FREE RADICALS & YOUR HEALTH

2008-06-19T14:22:00.003-06:00

Free radicals are believed to play a role in more than sixty different health conditions, including the aging process, cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune-system decline, brain dysfunction, & cataracts. Free radicals are caused by oxidation in your body. Oxidation can be the result of deficiencies of vitamins B12, B6, B3, C, E, folate ( also known as folic acid), iron or zinc. These deficiencies can mimic the damage caused by radiation, the major cause of oxidative stress in the body. Other forms of oxidative stress can come from intense exposure to sun, smoking, coffee drinking, exposure to environmental toxins, & over consumption of red meat.
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Magnesium & Your Heart

2008-06-16T16:38:00.004-06:00

Magnesium has received a great deal of publicity lately because scientists & medical doctors are finding that it is useful for normal heart & muscle function, neurological function, normal metabolism of fats, and it reduces arrhythmia of the heart, high blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome & fibromyalgia), allergies, nervousness, & irritability, as well as hyperactivity & bed wetting in children. Magnesium is robbed from your system by the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, & sugar.
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ALOE ACE - MAX HEALING SUPPORT

2008-05-16T10:29:00.000-06:00

For centuries Aloe has been proven to be one of the most effective healing agents available both inside and outside the body. Aloe, which is Naturally High in Healing Polysaccharides, is as important today as it was in Biblical times. The exclusive worldwide extraction process used by EGI produces a more concentrated aloe product with 1000 times longer polysaccharides chains than any other product on the market. It is the most effective and superior product available anywhere. 1 Aloe Ace Max Capsule = 32 ounces of Aloe Juice

Aloe Ace Max Key Benefits:

anti-allergenic
antibiotic action
anti-fungal activity
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant properties
aids in cell regeneration
cleanses and helps restore healthy tissues in the G.I. Track
helps reduce blood sugar levels in Diabetics
helps relieve constipation and gastric ulcers
helps dilate and restore elasticity and flexibility to blood vessels
helps energize the Body
helps relieve itching, swelling and pain
helps reduce inflammation in joints
helps detox the bowel - benefits inflammatory bowel disease
helps neutralize stomach acidity
aids the transportation of herbs and vitamins to cells
straightens the body's immune system
healing action - burns, wounds, and decreases surgical recovery time

Aloe Ace Max is an effective part of a nutritional support program for HIV + patients

Proprietary Blend:

Freeze-Dried Aloe Ace Max, Aloe Vera, GR8CF-77

(proprietary blend of 8 plant enzymes and 77 ionic-form trace minerals)

WHOLE FOOD INGREDIENTS

2008-05-09T15:56:00.001-06:00

Spirulina, bee pollen, and royal bee jelly are three whole foods that have been used for over 20 years for their contribution to health. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that contains protein and all the essential amino acids, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids. Since spirulina is a green vegetable it can augment the diet of those people who choose not to eat green vegetables, giving them the necessary nutrients essential for a healthy life. Because it contains chlorophyll it is useful in preventing halitosis (bad breath). The RNA and DNA from spirulina are often referred to as the "essence of life" or the "substance" which retards the aging process. Bee pollen is often referred to the world's most perfect food and its easy to see why. It contains over 18 amino acids and high in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and co-enzymes. Many athletes use it to increase muscular vigor, energy, and stamina. It also used by allergists in the treatment of hay fever.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

2008-05-08T16:13:00.000-06:00

Your body's immune system is essential to your very survival. The immune system is a complex network of specialized cells and organs that defends your body against attacks by foreign invaders. When functioning properly, the immune system seeks out, finds, and destroys pathogens and infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. When it malfunctions however, a number of diseases, from allergies to arthritis, cancer, MS, or AIDS can develop or the immune system could see its own cells as foreign and attack them. This is called autoimmune disease.
An abnormal production of the chemical interleukin-6 by the body is associated with autoimmune disorders and inflammatory and allergic conditions. Plant sterols and sterolins block this abnormal production on interleukin-6 and thereby, help prevent autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and allergic conditions.

AIDS AND HIV

2008-05-07T16:26:00.000-06:00

A study of 323 HIV-infected patients, begun in 1993, used the combination of herbs in of 323 HIV-infected patients to treat half of the people in the study. The other half was the control group, and did not receive treatment. After six months, the treatment group had no drop in T-cells, whereas the control group did. When T-cells begin their downward spiral of decline, as they do in people infected with HIV, the risk of death is great. The difference in health of the two groups was so dramatic that the study was stopped, and the control group was given the treatment to decrease their risk of death.

PLANT ENZYMES

2008-05-05T10:55:00.002-06:00

Benefits of Enzymes

COMBINATION of 9 plant-based enzyme (enzymes activating) form minerals.

SUPPLIES complete digestive enzyme complexes so that all foods are broken down to their most useable form.

REDUCES the burden of digestion off the body while allowing other functions to proceed unimpaired.

REDUCES time between bowel elimination thereby reducing toxicity buildup.

ASSURES that nutrients from the food or nutritional supplements are absorbed by the body through increased assimilation.

INCLUDES a delivery system that ensures enzyme activity in all stages of digestion and body PH ranges.

SUPPORTS proper digestion which enhances health, increases energy levels and promotes longevity.

Contains no artificial colors or flavors

IMMUNE SYSTEM
With depleted enzymes the immune system is left trying to complete the digestive process in the blood stream of substances like oxidized LDL, Plaque, Uric Acid etc. None of these substances would be in the blood stream if we could produce enough digestive enzymes so that the foods we consume are completely and fully digested. When our digestive process is performing at it's peak our immune system will improve and fight disease like Diabetes, Cancer etc.

Plant Enzymes replenish vital digestive enzymes that are destroyed in our processed diets. By supplementing digestive plant enzymes every time we eat, our metabolic enzymes can be spared from the digestive process and used for other life-generating functions.

PRO BIOTIC FLORA with FOS

2008-04-09T17:00:00.004-06:00

Are you destroying your "second immune system?" Have you ever used antibiotics? Do you ever eat meat? If so, you need to boost your body's "second immune system," the intestinal tract.

PRO BIOTIC FLORA with FOS
from Enriching Gifts International ( EGI )

Having "friendly " bacteria in the intestinal is the key to boosting the immune system. These "friendly" bacteria are destroyed by such common factors as carbonated drinks, laxatives, birth control pills, coffee, alcohol, aging, stress and antibiotics taken for infections, colds and flu's (even antibiotics found in the meat we eat)

BENEFITS OF PRO BIOTIC FLORA with FOS

ACTS- on the body's "second immune system"
PROVEN- to increase digestion and elimination of toxic waste
WARDS -off disease by suppressing harmful bacteria growth and eliminating potential floating immune complexes
HELPS SUPPORT - and produce enzymes which are essential to proper intestinal function

Friendly aerobic bacterial strains can aid digestion and elimination, (suppressing harmful anaerobic bacteria) improve absorption of minerals and reduce toxins in the bloodstream and GI tract. EGI Pro Biotic Flora with Flora has not one, but eight of these "good-guy" bacterial strains. These eight strains are selected and manufactured according to the proprietary processes developed by Dr. Khem Shahani, the world's leading expert in the area of friendly bacteria.

EGI's Professional Advisory Council and Ronald K. Schneider, have brought together their accumulated knowledge and experience in the holistic nutritional field to develop and formulate this very effective product, resulting in the finest flora available on the market today.

"Pro Biotic Flora with FOS brings together important results of scientific and biotechnology research that have been studied over the past 40 years. Developed in response to a commitment by EGI, Pro Biotic Flora with FOS combines eight exceptionally superior probiotic strains with a unique delivery system."
Ronald K. Schneider

Calcium Benefits

2008-04-08T14:29:00.006-06:00

Calcium The Most Important Mineral For Good Health!

HOW CALCIUM IS USED BY THE BODY:

Neutralizes acid & helps maintain pH balance throughout the body
Responsible for nerve transmission
Contributes to the strength, health, and function of every cell
Used in urine filtration in the kidneys
Controls muscle contractions & relaxation
Controls the formation of enzymes & hormones
Controls the rhythm of the Heart
Used in Blood Clotting
Controls osmosis & diffusion through the cell membrane
Responsible for interaction of Brain Impulses
Important for the formation & Maintenance of bones
Important for the formation & maintenance of teeth

Advantages:
Already Ionized
Completely Absorbable
Most Bio-Available
From the Coral Reef
Contains Many Trace Minerals

Coral Life:
90 Capsule Bottle Each 500 mg. 450 mg coral calcium 25 mg magnesium 25 mg L-ascorbic acid Suggested Use 3 capsules per day with each meal
*Enriching Gifts International

DAILY DETOXIFICATION

2008-04-07T12:52:00.003-06:00

Daily Detoxification from Enriching Gifts International
Our bodies are "potentially" very toxic! Do you exist on a daily diet of fast foods? Do you eat food that has been cooked, boiled, or micro waved from processed for frozen packages? Are you chronically tired or suffer from a disease?
Daily Detoxification
If you said yes to any of the above questions, then you may be "toxic" internally. Toxicity from GI tract is a major problem that can be a disease contributing factor n today's society. Toxicity can result from the undigested processed foods that we consume on a regular basis. Additionally, prescription drugs, antibodies, environmental hazards such as pollutants, chemicals, pesticides and parasites can add to this problem. These factors are constantly attacking our bodies, making us susceptible to illness and disease.

ASSURES- a cleaner, more PH balanced gastrointestinal system and bowel area.
REDUCES - toxicity that accumulates in the bowel and G. I. tract from consuming a processed food diet.
SUPPORTS- the elimination of parasites as well as harmful G.I. tract bacteria.
SUPPLIES- a complete herbal blend to support daily intestinal cleansing and elimination.
INCLUDES-the most effective cleansing herbs available.
DECREASES- the time between bowel eliminations and reduces the toxicity potential as well as constipation.

As a defensive and preventive measure, we all need to cleanse ourselves from these substances by taking Daily Detoxification. This very effective formula helps to rid the body of toxins by increasing the regularity of our bowel movements. By increasing the frequency of eliminations, our system has a chance to recover. Daily Detoxification provides a gentle cleansing from a safe and effective herbs that stimulates a much healthier internal body environment.

"EGI's Daily Detoxification is the most comprehensive and safe detoxification product I've ever experienced. Every person can benefit from taking Daily Detoxification with its safe herbal formulation. Daily Detoxification is effective at cleansing the Gastrointestinal Tract. Toxicity and parasites are a thing of the past with regular use of EGI's PLANT ENZYMES and DAILY DETOXIFICATION." Ronald K Schneider

DEGENERATIVE DISEASES

2008-03-07T09:13:00.002-07:00

Degenerative diseases can be caused by a lack of complete digestion. Plant Enzymes can help restore digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and plants. Better digestion and the addition of enzymes into your body are the keys to preventing and reversing the aging, cholesterol and plaque build-up, and removing harmful toxins.
*Enriching Gifts International

ENZYMES IN FOOD

2008-03-06T09:22:00.000-07:00

All fresh foods contain enzymes. Many foods, when freshly picked, actually contain the enzymes that help digest food. Processing, freezing, canning, cooking, microwaving, and improper storage can all reduce the natural enzymes in plants, meat, dairy products, and other foods. Heat and light destroy enzymes.
*Enriching Gifts International

EACH ENZYME IN "PLANT ENZYMES" HAS A UNIQUE PURPOSE

2008-03-05T10:42:00.005-07:00

ALPHA GALACTOSIDASE

breaks down carbohydrates
prevents gas and other intestinal disturbances that occur from eating beans, grains, and gas-producing vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage

PROTEASE

breaks down protein
aids digestion
fights inflammation and acute conditions, such as sports injuries,surgery, and wounds

AMYLASE

breaks down carbohydrates
aids digestion

LIPASE

breaks down lipids (fats)
improves fat utilization in the body
aids digestion
decreases fat level in stools

CELLULASE

Breaks down cellulose (the indigestible fiber found in many fruits & vegetables)
aids digestion

SUCRASE

Breaks down carbohydrates, specifically sucrose (sugar cane and sugar beet) and maltose

LACTASE

Breaks down lactose ( milk, sugar)
aids digestion
used to treat lactase insufficiency

MALTASE

Breaks down the carbohydrates maltose and starch
aids digestion

BROMELAIN

Breaks down protein
aids in overall digestion and absorption of nutrients
fights inflammation and inhibits swelling
speeds recovery from injuries
improves respiratory conditions
fights arthritis and other degenerative bone and joint disease
fights cardio-vascular problems, such as blood platelet aggregation, phlebitis, varicose ulcers, peripheral venous disease, blood clots, and heart attacks.
bolsters the immune system
fights viruses and bacteria
improves antibiotic absorption
fights cancer and activates a tumor - fighting substance in the body called tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
prevents intestinal bacteria infections
helps extend life.

*Enriching Gifts International

THE ROLE OF ENZYMES

2008-03-04T11:51:00.001-07:00

Digestive enzymes break down food particles for storage in the liver or muscles and other enzymes convert the food back into energy when the body needs it later.
Enzymes help the blood coagulate to stop bleeding.
Enzymes trigger the conversion of uric acid into urea, thereby preventing gout
Enzymes assist the kidneys, liver, lungs, colon, and skin in removing wastes and toxins from the body.
Enzymes are necessary for the construction of new muscle tissue, nerve cells, bone, skin, and glandular tissue.
Enzymes help the body eliminate dangerous waste materials by breaking them down into harmless substances that can be excreted.

PLANT ENZYMES

2008-03-03T09:32:00.001-07:00

Plant enzymes is a combination of 9 plant- based enzymes that help digest animal proteins-including dairy- carbohydrates, starches, sugars, and all plant foods.
The unique blend of 77 ionic minerals enhances the effectiveness of these enzymes. In the past, our food was the primary source of enzymes. Many of today's foods are loaded additives, preservatives, and artificial colors and flavors, plus they are radiated, heated, canned, dried, and stored for months or years. This kills the enzymes in the food. Even the heat of cooking can kill enzymes. Is it any wonder that the actual enzyme activity level of our foods is depleted?
*Enriching Gifts International

PLANT ENZYMES - THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

2008-03-02T11:51:00.001-07:00

Replenish the youthfulness of your body by taking Plant Enzymes daily. Plant Enzymes can restore enzymes to your cells that have been depleted by pollution, poor diet, smoking, or stress. It can make you feel young again!

PLANT ENZYMES - DIGESTIVE AID THE KEY TO LIFE AND HEALTH

2008-03-01T08:13:00.002-07:00

HAVE WE DISCOVERED THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH????
Have you looked for the fountain of youth only to be disappointed? We think we have found it! We call it Plant Enzymes. Every cell of your body requires enzymes to function. If you are deficient in enzymes, your body will begin to break down, and you will begin to age - FAST!!!!
*Enriching Gifts International