Archive for August, 2011

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Our ancestors treated mineral deficiencies even though they did not understand the scientific basis of their treatments.   For instance, 5,000 years ago the Chinese recommended seaweed and burnt sponge — good sources of iodine — to treat goiter.   Similarly, the ancient Greeks treated anemia by providing iron containing water in which heated swords had been cooled.   But there is more to the story of minerals…..

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Water Is The Fat Burning Elixir

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Dehydration is rampant in this country.    What may surprise you is it is frequently misinterpreted as hunger, leading to overeating.   But here is a way to avoid that…..

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Lately people everywhere are confused and wondering how positive news about scientific studies on the effectiveness of glucosamine for osteoarthritis can be portrayed by some media in such a negative fashion.  After reading this, you decide…..

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Pomegranate Juice Effects on Prostate Cancer

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Pomegranates have been linked to a lot of health benefits.   Drinking pomegranate juice that contains all the active ingredients of fresh pomegranate  on a daily basis can slow the progress of prostate cancer significantly, a recent study suggests.   Researchers in the study say that the effects may be so enormous that it also might help older men out-live the disease.

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Prostate Cancer: News You Can Use

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Prostate cancer is a leading cancer killer in industrialized countries, affecting more than 500,000 men per year.[1]   During the past decade prostate cancer awareness has increased, and research into this frightening disease continues.   In fact, two published studies link overall nutritional health with the development of prostate cancer.

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Have You Thought About Iodine?

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Iodine has been reported to help resist healthy cell damage from radiation treatments.    Do not confuse iosol iodine and potassium iodide — potassium iodide can interfere with the body’s ability to restore the metabolism and can effect thyroid conditions.

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Business Week posted an article last June covering the network marketing community in East Africa.   The following is a copy of that article:

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The World’s Largest Army…..

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The following was re-printed from several blogs and websites……A blogger added up the deer license sales in just a handful of states and arrived at a striking conclusion:    There were over 600,000 hunters in 2010 in the state of Wisconsin.

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Colon Cleanse Scams

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People may look to colon cleansing as a way to “enhance their well-being,” but in reality they may be doing themselves harm.   Here’s the rest of the story…..

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Dr. David Shepherd, Ph.D., says, “As a biologist I spent a considerable amount of time researcing the effects of microorganisms on different food ingredients, especially how they can be used to make fermented food products.   Naturally, this stimulated my interest in the beneficial bacteria and how they could be developed to become effective providers of good intestinal health.   I have been interested in these bacteria for over 40 years.   When I joined GNLD as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), whose goal has always been to develop products that are at the leading edge of science, we set about developing the product which is known today as ACIDOPHILUS PLUS™.”

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HOW PROBIOTICS WORK FOR YOU — Part 3 of 4

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Many people don’t really realize how important it is to keep their microflora balanced.    Taking antibiotics will destroy that delicate balance and cause a chain reaction of digestive problems….

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WHAT PROBIOTICS DO FOR YOU — Part 2 of 4

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More and more research tells us that good bacteria incorporated in the diet can have beneficial effects on gut microflora, balancing good bacteria with bad, promoting colon health, and even supporting our immune system!

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PROBIOTICS EXPLAINED — Part 1 of 4

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NEW RESPECT FOR AN OLD SOLUTION:   Since the beginning of time, the human body has benefited from health promoting bacteria naturally present in our intestines.   With increasing scientific evidence supporting the health impact of these living microorganisms — probiotics — there has been a corresponding increase in consumer awareness and demand for foods and supplements that promise to deliver them.   The recognition of the importance of colonizing microbes by the scientific community is reflected in the top priorities of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded medical research in 2008 (Human Microbiome Project).[1]   The importance to consumers is demonstrated by the fact that probiotics have become one of the fastest growing supplement segments with double-digit growth globally,[2] and 21.3% growth reported by the Nutrition Business Journal for the US in 2007.[3]

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Broccoli, Cauliflower And Genetic Cancers

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Rutgers University researchers published data showing that raw broccoli, raw cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables have a natural ingredient that may reduce the risk of developing hereditary cancers.   The natural ingredient they’re talking about is sulforaphane and it’s not the first time it’s been shown to have anticancer properties.   What is important about this study is the genetic connection…..

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