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Must Read Vitamins and Minerals To Be Banned

From time to time, an issue comes along that is so important that we have to devote a newsletter to it, in preference to promoting our products for our short term interest. This is one of those times.

The banning, within months of something as innocuous as vitamins and minerals. Seems incredible doesn't it? Would and could the EU really ban most vitamins and minerals from being available in meaningful dosages? Is something as surreal as this really happening? Unfortunately the answer is yes, and it is very likely under the soon to be finalised EU regulations, and things are not looking good at all.

All this despite the fact that there was not even one death caused by a dietary supplement in 2008, according to the most recent information collected by the U.S. National Poison Data System. The new 174-page annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers, published in the journal Clinical Toxicology, shows zero deaths from multiple vitamins; zero deaths from any of the B vitamins; zero deaths from vitamins A, C, D, or E; and zero deaths from any other vitamin.

(It is conservatively estimated that around 200,000 Americans and 40,000 Brits die every year from the use of correctly prescribed conventional medications).

Yet the EU do not seem to be interested in these facts. Read full newsletter here:


Friday, 21 January 2011

Can You Get a Yeast Infection on the Chin? - Learn the Answer Today


Although this may seem odd, some people have asked the ultimate question, "Can you get a yeast infection on the chin?" The answer to this question is surprisingly yes. Many people develop yeast infections on their chin and get alarmed. So how exactly can you get a yeast infection on the chin?

Yeast infections on the chin occur just like any other yeast infection. Your body is constantly producing yeast in almost all parts of the body including your skin. If there is too much moisture produced by your skin, overgrowth of bacteria sets in and causes yeast infections. It is embarrassing, horrible, and could even ruin your relationship if you develop a yeast infection on your chin. You need to treat it right away before it spreads. Before it spreads, your main goal is to prevent it from EVER HAPPENING!

And here is how...

A yeast infection on your chin is more than likely a recurring yeast infection also known as chronic yeast infections. These yeast infections are not only annoying but it can also put you at risk of other illnesses like diabetes and chronic urinary tract infection if not treated properly. Recurring yeast infections are a common dilemma in diabetics and in those who consume a high sugar diet. When you have more than four infections in a year, you have a condition known as recurring yeast infection.

Birth control is one of the most common causes of recurring yeast infections. Some women have reported that their recurring yeast infection has gotten better after discontinuation of the pill. If you have a reoccurring yeast infection and you take birth control, it is time to end it right away.

Another cause of recurring yeast infection is food, especially sugars and sweets. If the level of these sugars are not controlled well and allowed to get high, you will likely experience recurring yeast infection. Please limit these sugars and sweets daily in your diet!

Moisture trapped around the vagina can also be the cause of recurring yeast infection. Make sure you stay dry around your vagina at all times.

Using these tips above, you can eliminate yeast infections before they even start! It is a great feeling knowing you are taking care of yourself in order to never get a yeast infection again. It should only take one yeast infection in order to wake up and take the extra precautions in order to never get one again. As you may or may not know, yeast infections have a lot to do with the foods you eat and the foods you don't eat. Having the proper dieting will allow yourself to take control of yeast infections instead of allowing yeast infections to control you. The worst thing you could ever do is give up and let a yeast infection control you. It hurts, it's expensive, and can ruin relationships. I wish you the best of luck in finding a cure to your yeast infection.








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Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Why The Benefits Of Virgin Olive Oil


It has been known for many years that Olive Oil contains unbelievable health benefits.  I say unbelievable, well if everyone knew the benefits externally and internally I’m sure this would be a massive part of maintaining good health.  Recent studies have shown the benefits towards Colon Cancer, Heart Disease, Breast Cancer HER-2 (Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2) a protein giving higher aggressiveness in breast cancers.

Olive Oil is composed mainly of triacylglycerols (triglycerides or fats) Triacylglycerols are the major energy reserve for plants and animals.  Polyphenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil are natural antioxidants which have been shown to hold a host of beneficial effects from healing Sunburn to Lowering Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and risk of Coronary Disease.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a more pure form.

Extra Virgin Oil Polyphenols drastically depleted HER-2 protein and reduced autophosphorylation in a dose and time dependent manner.  Research found that all the major Extra Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols (i.e. secoiridoids and lignans) induced strong Tumour Killing effects by selectively triggering high levels of apoptotic cell death (programmed cell death) in cells over expressing HER-2.

Naturally packed with monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, not only can Extra Virgin Oil lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, research has shown that it also provides a wide range of anti-inflammatory benefits that can positively impact illnesses such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, and Asthma.

Even the FDA suggests that replacing just two tablespoons of saturated fat with Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your daily diet can have measurable positive effects for you.  You can also add Extra Virgin Oil to almost any cooked food when it has cooled as E Virgin Olive Oil is fine for use in cooking at very low temperatures.



Ozone is an unstable, but highly beneficial molecule. It's the Tri-atomic form of Oxygen: Instead of the normal arrangement of 2 atoms of Oxygen (O2), Ozone is comprised of 3 atoms of Oxygen (O3).  However Ozone doesn't stay in its Tri-atomic state for very long, at atmospheric pressure it may last around 20 minutes, but held bound within Ozonated Olive Oil can be kept refrigerated for up to 10 years.

(O1) is called a Singlet Oxygen Atom and it's Highly Reactive with just about any substance that should not be in the human body including all pathogens (virus, bacteria, etc).  Applied Olive Oil For Skin is most commonly used for conditions of the skin (external body).  To list some of these benefits… you will find it very hard to find a better all round healing treatment.

Aids in healing processes and reduces scarring
Reduces incidence of degenerative skin conditions
Good for removing makeup
Good for animal wounds, as it is all natural, and can be licked
Sunburn of the skin
Insect bites and stings
Infections of the sebaceous glands (sweat)
Can be used as a natural under arm deodorant
Hemorrhoids – One of the best natural remedies
Sore muscles (rub as a massage paste)
Cellulite Reduction
Stimulation of growth for skin cells
Increased healing-time for skin wounds and ulcers
Cleans and sterilizes the epidermis
Reduces swelling and inflammation
Calms the nerves and reduces the amount of pain in skin conditions
May increase cellular function and cellular memory
Acts as a free radical scavenger on harmful toxins
Acts as a moisturizing facial conditioner (leave on for 20 minutes and promptly remove)

Olive Oil For Skin is a simple Healing Solution we all can use, a natural alternative to the chemicals we use (internally – externally).
Find out more checkout Italian Olive Oil. or visit Flood Your Body with Oxygen

Saturday, 15 January 2011

Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly

Zinc and Pneumonia in Elderly

Dietary zinc is a widely used essential mineral that is commonly found in a wide range of foods, over-the-counter health products and supplements. There’s a large body of scientific evidence which suggests that consuming the adequate amount of zinc daily helps supports the human body’s natural immune function.

A stroll through your local pharmacy will no doubt turn up dozens of various zinc-fortified items, such as throat lozenges and other general cold and flu remedies. Its popularity as an additive stems from the fact that zinc is believed to be a necessary catalyst for more than 100 enzymes produced by the body. Without access to these enzymes the immune system is unable to function at full strength.

Besides supporting a healthy immune system, zinc is also essential for DNA and protein synthesis and helps to ensure normal growth and development during pregnancy. While most people get zinc from their regular diet, there appears to be a relatively high rate of deficiency among older populations. Unlike many vitamins and minerals, zinc is not stored by the body and must be replenished daily.

This inability to stockpile the mineral, along with poorer absorption rates and an increased need, may explain why the elderly seem to be prone to zinc deficiency. And, some researchers say, may explain why they appear to benefit so well from dietary supplementation of zinc.

According to the recent findings of a study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), elderly people with abnormally low levels zinc in their blood serum may be more susceptible to acquiring pneumonia than their peers. The research was carried out in the Boston, Massachusetts area by the Tufts University Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging (HNRCA). The lab serves as a primary field research arm of the USDA.

The HNRCA team had previously conducted a year-long study to monitor the effects of essential dietary vitamins and minerals on the immune response and respiratory infection rates of roughly 600 elderly people living in 33 local area nursing care facilities.

Original analysis of the data showed a noticeable 20 percent decrease in the rate at which the participants developed colds and other dangerous respiratory ailments.

A second examination of the data turned up additional connections between the amount of zinc they consumed and the likelihood of them developing pneumonia.

Not only did the researchers find that subjects with zinc blood serum levels within the normal range were less likely to develop pneumonia in the first place, those who did become infected also exhibited reduced symptom duration, were less likely to need prescription antibiotics, and those who were forced to resort to antibiotics were dependent on them for fewer days.

While these findings strongly suggest that the commonly perceived relationship between healthy vitamin and mineral levels, particularly zinc and vitamin E, and immune defense in the elderly is well-founded, researchers caution that additional testing is required to better understand their connection.

If you’re looking for a simple way to increase your zinc intake, regardless of your age, then I would recommend eating more foods high in zinc or taking a zinc orotate supplement. Unlike many other zinc products, this high-quality natural form of bio-available zinc carries a neutral electrical charge and passes through cell membranes with ease.


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Friday, 14 January 2011

Study: Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease by 5x

Aspirin and Crohn's Disease

Taking small daily doses of aspirin have been recommended by allopathic doctors for some time. Beyond its more typical use as an analgesic for occasional headache, fever and body aches, aspirin and its close derivatives are frequently used by people the world over to help the minor symptoms of a wide range of health conditions.

There’s a large body of documentation supporting the little white pill’s ability to prevent heart attack and stroke, as well as a number of other serious health concerns such as the formation of blood clots in high-risk individuals.

More recently however, an increasing number of potentially serious side effects associated with its daily use have come to light.

If taken regularly over an extended period of time, even very small doses of aspirin can lead to the formation of painful stomach and intestinal ulcers. Larger doses have also been associated with tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and it is know to interact poorly with a number of other pharmaceutical drugs. There is also a small but noteworthy potential for allergic reactions, particularly in younger children.

Aspirin is the oldest of what are known as “nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.” Now, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia (UAE) in the United Kingdom, it appears that taking aspirin regularly may also increase the risk of developing Crohn’s disease in some individuals by up to five times.

Crohn’s disease is a devastating form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that can cause severe irritation, and even bleeding, throughout the entire entire digestive tract. Its impact on sensitive digestive tissues is undisputed.

Aspirin’s tendency to cause ulcers with prolonged use is what initially lead University researchers to investigate the connection between the two. Researchers conducted followup investigations on 200,000 participants who had been involved with an earlier European study, started in 1993, which focused on the link between cancer, nutrition and aspirin use.

The research teams tracked volunteers aged 30-74 living in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Italy. It wasn’t until 2004 that a small but statistically noticeable number of them began to be diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.

Dr. Andrew Hart of UEA’s School of Medicine: “This is early work but our findings do suggest that the regular use of aspirin could be one of many factors which influences the development of this distressing disease in some patients.. I would urge aspirin users to continue taking this medication since the risk of aspirin users possibly developing Crohn’s disease remains very low – only one in every 2000 users, and the link is not yet finally proved.” [1]

While only a small percentage (about one in every 2000) of the subjects involved developed the disease, the rate appears to be about five times the expected average for a population sample of its size. Researchers caution that while the numbers suggest strongly that there is a connection between regular aspirin use and Crohn’s, further investigation is needed. If your regularly take asprin, please continue to do so, until you fully discuss your options with your doctor first.

All I have to say is one day soon I hope all of these toxic compounds are taken off the market and doctors are taught to address the root cause of health problems instead of the symptoms. Just one more reason people should keep their body healthy and colon clean!


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How Dangerous is Modern Medicine?

Modern Medicine

Faith in your doctor or health care provider’s ability to safely administer quality medical attention is something most of us take for granted. After all, these are the men and women we turn to when our health is at its worst. Whether it’s a bad case of the flu, a broken bone, or the birth of a new child, we expect them to be there for us when we really need them.

Unfortunately, they’re still only human. And that means even the very best of them still make mistakes.

Sometimes, those mistakes can have deadly consequences. Medical Doctors practicing in many parts of the developed world have become increasingly dependent on the skills and technical expertise of large and expensive support staffs. Nurse practitioners, laboratory and radiological technicians, as well as billing and insurance personnel are all common sights in even small town family doctor’s offices.

There’s a good chance you’ll spend more time with these people than with your actual doctor. Not only does this lead to increased red-tape and larger medical bills, it also significantly increases the room for human error.

According to a mountain of statistics complied by a team of researchers, led by Drs. Gary Null, PhD and Carolyn Dean MD, ND, has become the ‘poster-study’ for this sickening phenomenon. The study, succinctly titled “Death by Medicine,” was initially published in 2006 and shows that more than 750,000 deaths occur in the United States alone as a direct result of poor medical care. That’s significantly more than the number of lives lost to either heart disease or cancer.

According to the study, it’s estimated that nine million Americans are unnecessarily hospitalized every year. Additionally, every year approximately seven to eight million people undergo unnecessary surgical or otherwise invasive medical procedures, plus a whopping 20 million unnecessary prescriptions are written for antibiotics to treat minor VIRAL infections.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In spite of this overwhelming tide of data, the American industrial medical machine roars on almost unchecked. Practical, safe and proven alternatives such as the use of holistic natural medicine and effective body cleansing techniques for the prevention and care of minor illness are either balked at or forcibly annexed by the corporate and regulatory entities that have done everything in their power to monopolize and exploit healthcare.

The Green Body Cleanse

This may very well be one of the greatest problems to face the modern world. The problem itself stems from doctors being taught to treat the symptoms of disease instead of the root cause. In other ways, it’s the result of simple human greed.

It’s safe to assume that the vast majority of medical doctors legitimately care about the health and well-being of their patients (or that they did before being jaded by the healthcare system).

As with any problem, there is always a solution. The solution is educating yourself and cleansing your body and living environment of disease causing toxins. Disease and poor health cannot exist in a clean body. I recommend reading my new book “The Green Body Cleanse” to learn about how you can take responsibility for your own health and live a happy disease free life.


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Thursday, 13 January 2011

The Health Benefits of Himalayan Salt Inhalers

We all know about the great health benefits of Himalayan salt, especially when used with food. Now, there is a new way of getting more of its “healing energy” into our bodies. Using a Himalayan Salt Inhaler offers an easy, drug-free way to conveniently get many of the multiple benefits of salt-air therapy. The following article will discuss Himalayan salt inhaler therapy and the health benefits associated with its use.

Human beings have been using salt for therapeutic use for thousands of years. Anyone who has spent a day at the ocean intuitively knows that salt-filled air is good for them. Just ask our good friend, the ancient physician Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine), who used to steam salt to purify the air and the lungs.

In Europe, the ancient Greeks used what they called Halotherapy (Halo is the word for salt in Greek), for respiratory ailments. Similarly, cave rooms full of salty air have been considered therapeutic in countries in Eastern Europe for hundreds of years.

In fact, salt rooms that mimic these salty European caves are popping up in many polluted cities such as New York and London. These salt-filled, salt-lined rooms act as a powerful aid for people with bacterial infections and other breathing-related conditions.

Similarly, the ancient Ayurvedic and yogic cultures of India relied on salt inhaling therapies to cleanse out the nose and throat areas. Today the popular neti pot is an example of the extensive use of Himalayan crystal salt as an antibacterial and anti-allergen. Interestingly, it has been found that workers in salt mines do not develop lung diseases, but actually have extremely healthy respiratory health.

Modern salt air therapy, including Himalayan Crystal Salt Inhalers, combine both the ancient and the modern techniques. Himalayan salt crystals rest in a chamber inside the inhaler.

As you breathe, natural moisture in the air absorbs the salt particles into the lungs, which can help with sinus problems, asthma, the common cold, allergies, hay fever and congestion.

This therapeutic approach offers absolutely no negative side effects, such as those from commonly used steroid inhalers and other pharmaceutical drugs.

Salt inhalation therapy has been used for hundreds of years to boost our overall respiratory strength and lung capacity. Documented studies from the 1800's found that breathing pure, ionized (salted) air in salt mines could help prevent and reduce respiratory conditions. Other respiratory issues that a Himalayan Salt Inhaler can help remedy include nasal catarrh, breathlessness, hay fever, tonsillitis, bronchitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, and the general irritation cause by smoking and air pollution.

Himalayan salt has been used for centuries as a cleansing agent, and a preventative tool against germs, bacteria and fungus. In fact, it is a commonly used holistic health practice to help individuals with asthma and bacterial pneumonia, and may even work better than some of the commonly prescribed antibiotics for these conditions.

Himalayan Salt

Crystal salt is a known anti-inflammatory, aiding in the body’s ability to fight off inflammatory responses that lead to deterioration in the body over time.

The human breathes in a shocking amount of chemical pollutants, as well as smoke, dust, smog and pet dander. Particularly if we live in a large town or city, our lungs are under constant stress from air pollution. Similarly, many smokers have found comfort in using the Himalayan salt inhaler, as it helps reduce withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting.

High in the mineral potassium, the Himalayan sea salt inhaler may also aid in stabilizing blood pressure.

Given its ability to increase the body’s natural ability to breathe deeply, a salt inhaler may provide a variety of psychological benefits. In general people just feel better, as the ability to breathe easily promotes their body’s own natural relaxation response.

Using a Himalayan salt inhaler is believed to help people breathe better at night. It may also reduce or eliminate night coughs, snoring, and breath-related sleeping conditions.

Salt is a natural cleansing expectorant, and can aid in reducing excess mucous and general nose and throat stuffiness.

A crystal salt inhaler is great for taking aboard an airplane, as the salt hydrates the respiratory system while we travel.

I love the benefits of salt inhalers. My family uses them on a regular basis and we always get great results. I highly recommend every family purchase and use these. They are great to use during the flu season as well!

~Dr. G


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11 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism

While there are no short-cuts to losing weight, there are a few things you can do to boost your metabolism. Exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are two of the best things you can do. However, there are also plenty of foods that speed metabolism, so adding them to your diet may give you the extra edge to lose more weight.

Below is a list of eleven foods that speed metabolism. Think of these foods as support mechanisms on your path towards fat loss, as any diet that keeps the pounds off requires sustained effort and exercise.

1. Hot peppers

Hot Peppers

Jalapeno, habanero, cayenne and other forms of spicy peppers directly boost metabolism and circulation. In fact, eating hot peppers not only speeds up your metabolism, it also reduces cravings. This is related to its capsaicin content, a constituent that stimulates the body’s pain receptors, temporarily increasing blood circulation and metabolic rate. If you have ever experienced a bout of intense sweating after eating a particularly hot tamale, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. In fact, studies have shown that eating hot peppers can boost the metabolism by up to 25%, with the spike lasting for up to 3 hours.

2. Whole Grains: Oatmeal & Brown Rice

Whole Grains

Whole grains are chock-full of nutrients and complex carbohydrates that speed up metabolism by stabilizing our insulin levels. Slow-release carbs, such as oatmeal, brown rice and quinoa offer long-lasting energy, without the spikes associated with other sugar-rich foods. We want to keep our insulin levels low, as spikes in this chemical tell the body that it needs to begin storing extra fat.

Broccoli Boosts Metabolism

3. Broccoli

High in calcium (a known weight-reducer), broccoli is also extraordinarily high in vitamins C, K and A. One serving of broccoli will also provide you with plenty of folate and dietary fiber, plus a variety of antioxidants. Broccoli is also one of the best detox foods you can add to your diet.

4. Soups

Soup Boosts Metabolism

Studies show that people who eat soups eat less solid food with their main meals. One study on soup done at Penn State University found that the liquid goodness offered a appetite reducing combination of liquids and solids that reduced intake of excess foods, speeding up the metabolism for fat burning. In the study, women chose one of three 270-calorie snacks before lunch.

5. Green Tea

Green Tea

It is now becoming a well-known fact, through multiple scientific studies, that green tea extract significantly increases metabolism, as well as provide a variety of other health benefits. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also rich in the antioxidants needed for optimal health.

6. Apples and Pears

Apple Metabolism Foods

Studies show that these two fruits help boost metabolism and speed up weight loss. A study done at the State University of Rio de Janeiro found that women eating three small apples or pears daily, lost more weight than women who did not. Apples and pears are also two fruits that you want to eat organic.

7. Spices

Metabolism Foods

From cayenne to garlic to cinnamon, spices are one of the best ways you can keep your metabolic rates high. Especially speedy are the more pungent spices such as black pepper, mustard seeds, powdered onion and ginger. One Canadian study found the use of spices enabled people to burn up to 1,000 more calories daily than those not incorporating spices into their diet.

Grapefruit Speeds Metabolism

8. Citrus fruits

Fruits such as grapefruit have been shown to help us burn fat and keep metabolism high. This could be related to the fruits’ high amount of vitamin C, a component that again, reduces insulin spikes.

9. Foods High in Calcium

Calcium Boosts Metabolism

A study done at the University of Tennessee found that people who consumed 1,200-1,300 milligrams of calcium a day lost almost double the amount of weight as those who were not getting enough calcium in their diet. To help boost your metabolism, eat plenty of foods high in calcium. If you are unable to eat more of these foods, then you should consider taking a calcium supplement.

10. Foods High in Omega-3's

Omega-3 Foods Boost Metabolism

Foods that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids are a great way to speed your metabolism. These acids reduce the production of a hormone called leptin, a natural chemical thatlowers metabolism. Animal studies done at the University of Wisconsin found that lab mice with low leptin levels produced faster metabolic rates than mice with higher levels of the hormone.

Another study done by the Mayo Clinic found that African tribes with a heavy fish-based diet had leptin levels up to five times lower than tribes that did not consume fish. Please keep in mind that there are many other nutritional sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, besides fish. These foods include many nuts and seeds. Hemp oil and flax seed oil are both great additions to your diet, as they are naturally high in essential fatty acids.

11. Purified Water

Okay, it’s not exactly a food, but it is a metabolism booster. A recent German study found that drinking water speeds up fat burning. It is also a natural appetite suppressant and detoxifier.

Besides the foods listed above, there are many other ways you can boost your metabolism. First off, don’t drink sugary sodas, energy drinks and other fatty, high processed foods. While some of these foods may give you a caffeine boost, they will not help you lose weight or boost metabolism. Whenever you eat do eat the metabolism boosting foods listed above, be sure to chew them thoroughly, as this will aid in proper digestion.

Be sure to get plenty of sleep. Try to reduce your stress levels as much as you can. Follow a regular exercise routine that consists of lots of cardio. Doing a colon cleanse and a liver flush are two other great ways to increase your metabolism and improve your overall health.

Did I miss any other metabolism boosting foods? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below

~Dr. G


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