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Top 10 Ingredients For A Green Food Supplement

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

There are ten major green food supplement ingredients that should be included in your green food powder if you want to optimize the benefit of using them as a health food.  To include the following ten, in the right quantities and manufactured correctly, is costly; however, if you find a company that includes them, you at least have a good starting point for a powerful, potentially life-changing green food supplement.

 

The ten key ingredients to make the best green food supplement are:  soy lecithin powder, organic alfalfa juice powder, organic barley juice powder, organic red beet powder, organic soy sprouts, organic green kamut juice powder, organic Hawaiian spirulina, high pectin apple fiber, brown rice germ and bran, and sprouted barley malt.

 

Before briefly describing each ingredient, I must point out that the best products use dried grass juice powders, manufactured without using heat or solvents.  The dried juice grass is far more nutrient dense than just drying the leaves and using the entire plant, which is what most manufacturers do.  Products made with the entire plant are mostly fiber, not nutrients.  It is much more expensive to produce the juice powders.  However, doing so provides a more nutrient dense product – often ten times as dense – so it is important that you understand the difference.

 

Soy Lecithin Powder from non-genetically modified soybeans contains choline, a powerful fat emulsifying compound found in every cell in the human body.  Choline solubilizes fats and cholesterol in the blood stream, helps maintain cell membranes, and plays a pivotal role in brain neurotransmission.  It also helps to regulate hormones, protein, bone, fatty acid, amino acid, glycogen, and nerve and energy metabolism.

 

Organic Alfalfa Juice Powder is the “father” of all foods.  The root system of the alfalfa plant reaches down over 100 feet, absorbing a high level of nutrients and minerals, especially calcium.  It is rich in chlorophyll, beta carotene, vitamins A, D, E, B6 and K, as well as numerous enzymes known to improve digestion and absorption.  It has been used as a stand-alone product for treating vitamin K deficiencies.

 

Organic Barley Juice Powder is rich is vitamins including beta carotene, the B complex vitamins, and vitamin C, as well as numerous minerals.  It contains mucopolysaccharides which play a major role in maintaining the structural integrity of body tissue.  It contains up to 1000 of the 3000 known enzymes, including some of the most powerful antioxidants for protecting your cells, such as S.O.D., peroxidase, cytochrome oxidase, and dehydrogenase.

 

Organic Red Beet Juice Powder facilitates digestion, stimulates the kidneys, lymphatic system, liver, gall bladder and spleen, and improves bowel movement.  Highly alkaline, it is a tremendous aid in reducing stomach acid.  It is also proven to help build red blood cells, increase the cellular uptake of oxygen, and boost the immune system.

 

Organic Soy Sprouts possess naturally occurring isoflavones, including the much studied genistein found almost exclusively in soy.  A potent antioxidant, they appear to interfere with the enzymes that convert normal cells into cancer cells.  Soy sprouts also contain a vast array of vitamins and minerals, as well as the most important antioxidants to protect the body from destructive free radicals.  They also contain a rich source of sterols and sterolins, proven to reduce cholesterol and boost your immune system.

 

Organic Green Kamut Juice Powder is an ancient grain from the rich Nile region of Egypt.  Compared to normal wheat grass, Kamut has 29% more protein, 27% more lipids, and is higher in eight of the nine minerals found in wheat.  It is also higher in 16 of the 18 amino acids essential for the human body.  Kamut has a 40% higher antioxidant capacity then wheat and has endurance, energy, and health enhancing properties.  It is a true superfood and key component of a green food supplement.

 

Organic Hawaiian Spirulina is the most famous of the blue green algae.  It is one of the most nutritious foods known, containing up to 65% highly digestible protein.  It is one of the world’s highest sources of B12, contains ten times more beta carotene than carrots, and has amounts of the cleanser chlorophyll.  In addition, it is one of the only foods to contain the essential Omega-6 fats, as well as high levels of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

 

High Pectin Apple Fiber is a rich source of pectin with strong antibacterial and fungicidal properties which have been proven to lower cholesterol.  It slows the rate at which sugar and fat enters the blood stream, and by forming a gel, helps to increase fecal bulk.  Fiber also feeds the healthy flora in the intestinal system, helping to improve the immune system.

 

Brown Rice Germ and Bran has been found to lower triglycerides and blood cholesterol in humans.  An excellent source fiber, it decreases insulin response after a high carbohydrate meal, helping to prevent constipation and improving transit time thru the colon.

 

Sprouted Barley Malt aids in the production of aerobic (oxygen using) bacteria, thus normalizing bacterial colonization of the colon. This reduces the risk of infection from toxic bacteria and fungi.

 

 

Those are the top ten ingredients you will find in only the very best green food supplement.  I have tested and tried dozens, and followed up with several of the manufacturers.  If you find one made with the above ingredients you will want to take about ten grams a day.

 

One of the manufacturers I interviewed was Barrie Carlson, the founder and President of Enerex.  Their product, Greens Rx, is the best one I have found yet.  (You can find dealers through EnerexUSA, their U.S. distributor.) www.enerexusa.com  Greens Rx is guaranteed to have the highest nutrient content per gram of any green food powder.  Since it is competitive price-wise with other brands that do not have the same quality, it is the one I use for my athletes.  Enerex also includes a few other ingredients that truly make this the best green food supplement currently on the market. You can also get great deals from an online retailer www.herbalintegrity.com

 

I highly recommend it, and suggest you check it out!

visit www.herbalintegrity.com for the best pricing and service

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Lutein For Eyes

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

 Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among people 55 and older. As AMD progresses, tiny, fragile blood vessels begin to develop in the retina. These vessels often leak blood and fluids that can cause further damage. Some of the initial signs of macular degeneration may be blurred vision, straight lines appearing crooked, and dark or empty spaces in the central vision.
The macula is in the center of the retina and helps produce sharp vision for reading and seeing clearly. The density of the macular pigment is what protects the retina. Density checks are used to measure the health of the eyes.

Lutein is the predominant antioxidant found in the macula, and science believes it is more important than beta carotene for eye health. So Lutein for eyes makes a lot of sense. There are other vitamins for macular degeneration that are also very important.

There is no known cure for macular degeneration so the best course of action in addition to what is outlined below is in preventing macular degeneration. There are also some specific nutrients that science has shown may help slow and reverse the disease.

First it is important to understand a few things about AMD. Smoking and alcohol consumption reduce the density of pigment in the macula. Excess sun exposure and potentially to much computer time may decrease pigment density. Since the macula receives the most light and is susceptible to blue light damage it is important to maintain the Lutein levels. Lutein has been proven to filter out blue light. Dietary intake of Lutein from a quality source will increase the density of the pigment helping to protect the macula.

There are other vitamins for macular degeneration prevention and healing. Most people know by now that you have to have a superior quality vitamin, mineral, enzyme product such as Sona Rx by Enerex, as well as their famous Omega 3-6-9 made with primrose oil, before you can add specific additional supplementation such as Lutein for eyes. So make sure you are doing what you need for general health in diet, supplementation, water, and exercise before adding the following 4 nutrients.

The 4 critical nutrients to add to your diet for general eye health and preventing macular degeneration are Lutein, bilberry, grape seed extract, and additional vitamin c.

Lutein works as an antioxidant for the eyes. Be sure to use only products that have an ester free extract from the marigold plant as this will have 4 times the strength of regular Lutein, more costly, but worth the money. You need 6mg of this strength, 1 to 3 times a day.

Bilberry contains flavanoids and anthocyanin, which serve to prevent capillary fragility, thin the blood and protect collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eyes. This helps insure healthy capillaries to carry vital nutrients to the eye muscles and nerves. Take 50mg of bilberry extract 1 to 3 times a day making sure that the formula has 25% anthocyanidins.

Grape seed extract with 95% proanthocyanidins and catechins inhibit enzymes that damage capillary elasticity. Keeping the capillaries flexible and allowing blood to flow properly is critical for eye health. Grape seed extract has been used extensively for improving blood flow to the brain, heart, and eyes. Take 50mg 1 to 3 times a day.

Vitamin C is involved in virtually every reaction in the body and is required for the synthesis of the connective tissue such as collagen. It is a powerful antioxidant and helps protect the optic nerves from free radical damage. Take 1 to 3 a day of 350mg capsules.

Best place to buy this quality product is online at www.herbalintegrity.com. look up Vision Rx 

 

 

 

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Can Vibrating Exercise Equipment Improve Your Health?

Monday, June 8th, 2009

With all the exercise equipment on the market promising unbelievable results, how do you know which ones really work? And can vibrating exercise equipment improve your health? The short answer is that almost all equipment will work to some degree providing you use them frequently and therein lies the problem. Almost all home equipment sold ends up being underutilized or thrown away. Either it requires too much effort or time. Or a previous injury, illness or condition makes it difficult. There are a host of reasons and excuses that we all have used. None of these reasons can prevent you from using vibrating exercise equipment.

The answer to the specific question, “Can vibrating exercise equipment improve your health”, the answer is, “yes”. It is important to realize that there are many different types and prices on vibration machines. Selecting the wrong one may not give you the safe exercise program you need or provide whole body vibration therapy for a specific injury or disease.

The two basic types of vibrating exercise equipment are the piston type and oscillating type. Before you consider which brand to purchase consider it wise to avoid the piston type. In this type of equipment the pistons vibrate vertically and can cause stress on the joints, ligaments and the spine. The oscillating system is safer, pain free, stress free and invigorating. This system can target specific body parts by changing the vibration plate exercises you are doing.

How does the equipment work? What kind of benefits can you expect? Who uses this equipment? These are all questions I get asked frequently. I will address the questions below

 The movement during vibration plate exercises causes the brain to communicate messages to the muscles to contract to maintain equilibrium effectively creating a muscle toning and therapeutic isometric workout. As the muscles contract they are strengthening as well as causing an increase in the circulation which bring nutrients to the muscles. The itching sensation often felt on the equipment is an indication of the improved blood flow to the skin.

The benefits of this equipment are multiple and it explains why such a wide range of people use the equipment. Initially invented for extended space travel to prevent muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and blood clotting, the machine provides all those benefits and more. In addition the equipment has been proven to raise HGH levels for repairing injured body parts, raise serotonin (feel good hormone) and reduce cortisol (stress hormone). Many doctors consider stress one of the major causes of disease. Two of the most important benefits are the increase in blood circulation and the improved flow of the lymphatic system which is 3 times the size of the circulatory system. Those improvements alone can improve your health by removing toxins and delivering valuable nutrients to vital organs.

So who might use this equipment? Doctors, Medical Spas and Wellness Centers that stay on the lending trend for technology and innovation such as Dr. Chuck Woosley in Nashville, TN. ( He is the Tennessee Titans chiropractor) Sports teams such as the Tennessee Titans, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Steelers, and numerous others utilize vibrating equipment for rehabilitation from injury and injury prevention. Individuals such as Madonna and Shaquille O’Neal use vibration equipment for personal training. So do senior centers and physical therapists as is the perfect machine for the elderly. It should be mandatory that every senior center in the country has one. Virtually everyone can benefit from this equipment.

I tried many models. The most expensive ones are best suited for commercial gyms and can cost upwards of $10,000. There are many inexpensive home models but the materials are inferior and the life expectancy for most is short. The one I have seen used in doctor’s offices, weight loss centers and other commercial venues is the K- 1 Platinum oscillating vibration system. The K-1 is also affordable. It retails for $3495 plus shipping. I did find a place that will not advertise them over the Internet but you can buy them through a medical distributor for $2995. If you push them you may be able to get free freight or a split on the freight charges. That is important as this equipment weighs about 100 pounds. It is by far the best pricing I have found.

Contact Susan at SMS Medical for the best proces. 615 865 6515

www.smsmedicalusa.com

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Natural Pain Relievers

Monday, June 8th, 2009

People are turning to natural pain relievers as more information continues to pour forth over the dangers associated with over the counter pain killers and prescription drugs. Most consumers know by now that over 100,000 people a year are admitted to the hospital as a result of consuming these dangerous NSAIDs.

The reason natural pain medication and natural pain remedies are becoming mainstream is obvious. A safer way to deal with both chronic pain and inflammation as well as the short term pain relief that everyone needs from time to time.

There are over 20 botanicals that have shown some ability to reduce pain or inflammation and become the next great natural pain medication.  Some companies have blended several of the following herbs in an effort to promote a natural pain medicine  with varying results: Boswellia, Cayenne, Clematis, Condurango, Dong Quai, Echinacea, Ephedra, Ginger, Guarana, Jamaican Dogwood, Kava, Meadowsweet, Pau d”arco, St. John’s-Wart, Turmeric (curcumin), and Willow Bark.

All of these products  on their own or combined have some history of working but  everyone is still looking for the best pain relief product that has ingredients that are natural pain relievers.

I was speaking with a scientist a few months ago and we were discussing the damage that pain relievers were causing and how current  marketing techniques have enticed customers to buy  without realizing the potential harm. He told me of the power of the hops flowers (humulus lupulus) when standardized. I had heard of some hops powders that were not very effective but learned that they only had 1%- 3% alpha acids along with some undesirable phytoestrogens. This new product ( ISORELIEF)he was explaining as only a scientist can has 35% alpha acids.

According to Dr. Eric there are 7 major pain-causing biochemicals including Prostaglandin E-2, that is the primary compound producing pain and inflammation in the body. The product which is called ISORELIEF works on all seven biochemicals that cause pain the body: Cyclooxygenase (Cox 2), Lipooxygenase (5-Lox), Iso-P (Isoprostane), NFKappa, TNF-alpha, iNOS (inducible nitric oxide synthase, and RNS (Reactive Nitrogen Species).

This product is the most extensively tested of the natural pain relievers and when tested against the top botanicals was over 20 times as potent. That bears repeating. 20 TIMES AS POTENT. It is powerful enough to rival the OTC drugs but with a much better safety profile. It will one day become the top pain relief product surpassing the OTC as more people realize the danger of aspirin and ibuprofen and turn to natural pain remedies.

I am not sure how many retailers have this product yet but it has  14 patents pending and has had extensive clinical trials. I was fortunate to try this product as well as speak with over a dozen people that have all tried it personally. It works within 20 minutes and should be considered to replace the harmful products you may currently use. It should also be considered in place of the other less effective botanicals. Of course for long term issues of inflammation then nothing surpasses my all time favorite Serrapeptase Rx by Enerex up in Canada. But for day to day issues that pop up with pain and inflammation nothing appears to come close to the power of Isorelief.

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