Healthy Living With Natural Supplements

TV Obesity

2011-03-24T11:12:00.000-07:00

Work eight plus hours a day at your job come home do a few chores and set your butt in front of the boob tube until bedtime. Sound familiar? This sort of lifestyle permeates our society.

Look, you can do what you want with your life but please don’t cry to me or your fellow citizen when some bad disease or ailment strikes your body. Your sedimentary lifestyle will eventually result in your demise.

Get off your easy chair and do something! You do not have to run marathons or join a health club but you do need to get the body moving. How about starting with TV commercials, whenever a commercial comes on do some calisthenics. Set up a schedule of say ten different exercises and then rotate between them. This way you can have your cake and eat it too. TV and exercise become harmonize.

Another easy way to get some exercise is to use stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Park your car further away at your destination rather then parking as close as possible to the door.

When doing household chores don’t always look for the easiest way to get the job done instead opt to use the most physical way, this will allow your body to burn calories, stretch muscles, and gain strength.

I’m certain you can come up with many more easy to implement exercises and ways to get your body moving. All it takes is some motivation and some personal butt kicking.

No Health Insurance - Well, Maybe

2011-03-23T12:29:00.000-07:00

I have no health insurance policy whatsoever. I haven’t been really been sick at any point of my 64 years. I did purchase some health insurance some years back for me and the misses but after not using it for we both decided that the money (A LOT!) could be better used elsewhere.

So you probably think we’re crazy, right? Well allow me to explain. We decided to establish our very own health insurance policy. We implemented a healthy lifestyle by eating properly, exercising, living free of drugs, no processed foods, drinking clean pure water, breathing pollution free air and living a life full of youthful activities.

That isn’t all we did to assure our good health. Supplementation is a big part of our health success. Not just any supplements mind you, only quality herbal organic supplements when available.

A major reason for creating healthylivingwithnaturalsupplements.com was to establish a destination whereby anyone could go to find only the best supplements available.

This year I turn 65 chronologically although I feel and look much younger (so I’m told). I suppose I will reluctantly have to buy some form of health insurance at that time. Call me crazy but that should be my decision and not the governments call. Well be that as it may I will continue on with my self prescribed health insurance and be a very happy camper.

Don’t go through life depending on someone else to take care of your health needs. It is your body, your health, take command and live life to the fullest. Enjoy!

Gary Kenneth Archer is co-owner of www.healthylivingwithnaturalsupplements.com

Natural Supplements - What are They?

2010-09-04T06:48:00.000-07:00

Simply put, Natural Supplements are Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and other earth bound ingredients exclusively formulated by naturally created conditions without the interference of outside forces.

Natural Supplements may or may not be organic which denotes a product which was produced without the use of Chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, etc.) and DNA modification.

Natural Supplements are often specifically requested by health conscience consumers since the connotation is that the word ’Natural’ carries a sense of purity and superiority. In fact the word ’Natural’ is often used by marketers to promote their products.

The Health Supplement Industry has grown exponentially in recent years and with this growth savvy entrepreneurs have capitalized and sometimes mislead the public with the word ’Natural’ in reference to supplements.

When considering purchasing dietary supplements one should always consider what may be hyperbole and or outright misleading and erroneous comments. Some common sense recommendations that will assist you in making a sound and safe purchase.

1. Do your research, is the supplement provider well respected in the industry and carry favorable reviews by actual people who have made a purchase.

2. Check with the better business society to see if there has been many complaints made against service, products, claims etc.

3. Read the ingredient label carefully. If you have questions concerning a product ingredient or the wording used to describe it place a call to the company and get a clarification. If you get no satisfaction, move on to another company. Also remember, the big, old, well established companies are not above using marketing words to sell their products, in the end it is the sale that counts.

Natural Supplements are a wonderful, safe and wholesome way to complement an already healthful diet. Supplementation should never take the place of nutritious food, exercise, clean water, clean fresh air and a healthy lifestyle. Living healthy can be achieved but only with all facets of the fore mentioned working together. Why not establish a health program for you and your family?

Nanotechnology In Food And Drugs

2010-07-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

What is Nanotechnology? The Wikipedia, encyclopedia describes it like this:

Nanotechnology, shortened to "nanotech", is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures sized between 1 to 100 nanometer in at least one dimension, and involves developing materials or devices within that size. Nanotechnology is very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigating whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale.

Let's put this in English. Now, nanotechnology introduces a new wave of assaults on our foods. No one knows what can happen to humans when they eat nano food. Scientists have warned that nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the scale of atoms and molecules introduces serious new risks to human and environmental health. Our government is letting this technology be used without it being marked with labels on our food, right now.

Nanotechnology is the dream that scientists believe can remake the world from the atom up, using atomic level manipulation to transform and construct a wide range of new materials, devices, living organisms, and technological systems. In the absence of mandatory product labeling anywhere in the world, it is impossible to tell how many commercial food products now contain nano ingredients.

There is a growing body of toxicological literature that suggests that nanoparticles are more reactive, more mobile, and more likely than larger particles to be toxic to humans and the environment. Scientific research has shown that many types of nanoparticles can result in increased oxidative stress which can result in the formation of free radicals that can lead to cancer, DNA mutation and even cell death.

A study from 2004 found that carbon nanoparticles used in electronics and other materials, changed the entire physiology of fish that were exposed to it over the course of two days literally causing significant brain damage in these fish. Check out the study.

Now the pharmaceutical company wants to embed nanoparticles into your drugs.

Tell your local government that you want to see products that contain engineered nano ingredients labeled to allow you to make an informed purchasing choice. Then eat organic food.

Thelma Archer is the owner of
Healthy Living With Natural Supplements.com
A naturalist and natural health activist.

Blue-Eyed Humans

2010-07-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

Professor Eiberg first implicated the OCA2 gene as being responsible for eye color. His findings are the latest in a decade of genetic research, which began in 1996.

A team at the University of Copenhagen has tracked down a genetic mutation and is the cause of the eye color of all blue-eyed humans. This genetic mutation affecting the OCA2 gene in our chromosomes resulted in the creation of a "switch", which literally "turned off" the ability to produce brown eyes.

Professor Eiberg from the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine said we originally all had brown eyes. Variation in the color of the eyes from brown to green can all be explained by the amount of melanin in the iris, but blue-eyed individuals only have a small degree of variation in the amount of melanin in their eyes. The official name of this gene is "oculocutaneous albinism II." The mutation affected the so-called OCA2 gene, which is involved in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to our hair, eyes, and skin.

I thought this very interesting since my twin sister and I have green eyes, my brother has blue eyes and my mom has brown eyes.

P protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OCA2 gene. Genes hold the information to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass genetic traits to offspring. So it all boils down to if you do not have brown eyes you have a genetic mutation.

This reminds me of the lyrics by Crystal Gayle, Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue. Well now I know how people get different colored eyes though I do wonder how a few people get two different color eyes?

Signing off - the 'Green Eyed Girl'......what a great song.

Thelma Archer is the owner of
Healthy Living With Natural Supplements.com
A naturalist and natural health activist.

Exxon Valdez Spill Sends Urgent Message to the Gulf of Mexico Cleanup Crews

2010-07-13T05:48:00.000-07:00

The Exxon Valdez spilled between 11 and 38 million gallons of crude oil into the fishing waters of Prince William Sound. The spill contaminated more than 1,200 miles of Alaska's shoreline. The date was March 24th, 1989. People came from all over to help in the clean up. Exxon, the coast guard, the state of Alaska, scientist and the federal government.

There were 33,000 plaintiffs. These plaintiffs never got to court until 1993.The oil spill is linked to genetic harm in animals, and in people. It has been reported on CNN that the vast majority of those who worked to clean up the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska are now dead.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is now many times worse than the Exxon Valdez disaster. The LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL has an article entitled (Exxon Valdez oil risks spur warning for gulf cleanup crews ).They tell you about the general foreman of the cleanup crews of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound and how sick they got.

There is also another Article by Merle Savage, a female general foreman during the Exxon Valdez oil spill beach cleanup in 1989. She talks about the beach crews breathing in crude oil that splashed off the rocks and into the air - the toxic exposure turned into chronic breathing conditions and central nervous system problems, neurological impairment, chronic respiratory disease, leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, liver damage, and blood disease.

Then there was BP's safety training, what a joke. There was not one word about inhalation or absorption; it was skipped over completely. A Florida construction worker, who requested anonymity because he fears retribution from BP, confirmed the lack of safety training. Now A hundred Cleanup Workers in Louisiana and Alabama have reported chest pains, skin-and-eye irritation, nose bleeds, stomach problems, nausea, and other symptoms.

People wake up, your life is worth more than a paycheck and a free lunch . Haven't you learned anything from the Exxon Valdez spill? This spill is much Worse! Take the money and see if you have time to spend it. Ask the people at the Exxon spill if the money is worth the health risk, that is if you can find a live person to talk to.

Thelma Archer is the owner of
Healthy Living With Natural Supplements.com
A naturalist and natural health activist.

Careful; Exercise Can “Pollute” Your Body

2010-06-28T05:54:00.000-07:00

How can you get the best benefits of regular exercise—without placing your body at risk in the process?

All of your workouts’ positive effects begin with oxidative phosphorylation, a pathway that your body uses to generate energy (known as adenosine triphosphate or ATP) at the cellular level.

Supplementing with nutrients that will help your body to replenish its essential ATP levels. This will improve muscle function plus increase your heart’s stamina and help it to keep up with the demands for more ATP during exercise.

Whether you’re a casual exerciser or an amateur athlete, look for the highly bioavailable form of CoQ10, preferably the second generation CoQ10-H2™, for a supplement-based strategy that can reduce your recovery time plus maximize your strength, energy and endurance throughout each and every workout.

Studies show that excess free radical exposure can pave the way to DNA mutations, premature aging and cell death, muscle weakness, fatigue and chronic oxidative stress. D-ribose is a pentose sugar that can help to maintain ATP regeneration in your body, especially following exercise.

Extensive research shows that safe, natural substances including vitamins A, C and E, N-acetyl cysteine, lutein, rosemary leaf extract, turmeric, green tea, bilberry and grape seed extract are all potent free radical quenchers.

Studies document that D-ribose can supply extra amounts of ATP to your heart muscle in particular. Meanwhile, the popular antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) also plays a vital role in ATP synthesis, and can improve energy production when your body is under physical stress.

It’s no surprise, then, that research shows that regular CoQ10 supplementation can boost exercise tolerance, lessen fatigue and improve physical performance in active subjects. Unfortunately, this respiratory process—paired with your muscles’ contractions and additional environmental factors like certain preservatives in foods and beverages, sun exposure and smog—produces by-products that pollute your body and lead to the formation of damaging free radicals.

Moderate exercise is great but be careful not to over do it and certainly, most definitely, supplement.

Vitamin B and Lung Cancer

2010-06-28T05:45:00.000-07:00

A recent European study suggests that people with high amounts of Vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine were at a reduced risk of acquiring lung cancer, even if they smoke.

Researchers were quick to point out that stopping smoking remained the best way of reducing lung cancer risk.

Even if you continue to smoke, supplementing with Vitamin B6 may help to slow the progression of the disease.

A healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle are essential building blocks in the prevention of any form of cancer . Avoid processed foods, fried food and burned animal fat. Don’t drink public water. Don’t eat meat that has been mass produced and processed (contains hormones, anti-biotics or other injections).

If you are taking prescription drugs consider using natural supplements as an alternative. (consult with your health care provider before implementing).

Many Natural Health advocates firmly believe that cancer is a self induced disease and can be prevented if the proper lifestyle is set in place and aggressively adhered to. Take control of your health, you are its master.

Natural Supplements Aren’t Created Equally

2010-06-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

If you are in search of a quality natural supplement, where do you begin? Start by avoiding the drug store with its multitude of vitamins and supplements. I’m not saying these products are frauds, just that they probably aren’t all natural or top of the line in their industry. Stay away from discount stores that promise the lowest prices, generally you get what you pay for and when it comes to your health you deserve the best. Be careful what you buy from infomercials they can be very enticing but also can be deceiving. Remember the bottom line for any advertiser is to lure you in hook line and sinker. Be skeptical of one page wonders that plunder the internet with outrageous promises and long drawn out copy that finally ends with “and if you buy now; for a limited time only; don’t miss out”; you know the hype. Finally, don’t get caught up with new products until you’ve done your research to see if in fact they are all natural and quality scrutinized.

Choose to buy from a producer who has a solid reputation in the supplement industry. Read carefully how their products are produced paying careful attention for quality assurance guarantees. I personally look for customer reviews and always read the ‘About page’ to learn of the company. I also like ‘certified organic herbs’ this tells me this company means business and won’t settle for second best.

Research is your best hedge against buying inferior supplements, so take a few minutes and learn about the products your considering buying. I personally am willing to pay a little more for a quality produced supplement knowing that my body will receive optimum results. Oh, and remember even the best natural supplements go on sale periodically, keep a watchful eye and save.

Rejuvenate and Restore Your Skin’s Youthful Glow

2010-06-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

Did you know that with the passage of time, hyaluronic acid (HA) levels within our body begin to significantly diminish, adding to a innumerable universal health and cosmetic changes? This dramatic loss of HA quantity and quality starts the transition from soft skin and suppleness to wrinkles and stiffness. Without supplemental HA restoration the skin and body undergo the normal depletion of young looking skin resulting in the aging affect that we all unfortunately must deal with.

Why not give back to your body what it loses naturally through the march of time. This isn’t vanity, indeed, this is simply wanting to look young as long as you can. How we look has a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves, kind of sets the pace for each new day. A new day with a new attitude, believe me people will notice, and you will notice too.

High quality Hyaluronic acid (HA) is now available in oral lozenges for full body absorption and serums to target problem areas or specific locations such as the face so you can begin looking as good as you feel.

Look, you know time has done its damage, isn’t it about time to do something about it before even more time slips away and more deterioration takes place. It’s your life, your health, go for it!

Are You Vitamin D Deficient?

2010-06-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

Science researchers conducting studies on Vitamin D and its affects or lack there of have concluded that At least half of adults in developed countries have deficient levels of Vitamin D.

Low levels of this vitamin have been linked to fragile bones , cancer, heart disease and deficient immune systems .

Getting enough Vitamin D is a rather easy task since our number one resource is sunshine. Exposing yourself to 15 - 30 minutes of direct sunlight everyday without the use of a blocking agent is sufficient to replenish your daily Vitamin D requirements.

Additionally, eating fatty fish is a good source of Vitamin D, and if you lack the time to sit in the sun or suffer through long cold winters when sunlight is limited you may consider Supplementing.

Many naturalists believe sunshine has healing powers and now science has weighed in with at least one important element to draw such a conclusion. Learn more about Vitamin D.

Science Struggles To See The Value of Herbs

2010-06-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

Genesis 1:29 "And God said, 'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it shall be for meat'".

Academia seems to have a blind eye in regards of the medicinal value of God created herbs. This shouldn't surprise anyone for in fact science researchers and other scholarly people have long took the path of least resistance with published studies. This path always follows the money trail to pharmaceutical drugs. Having said that there is some glimmer of hope that maybe a few good men and women will and have spoken out in a favorable manner regarding medicinal Herbal properties.

At the recent annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, scientists are beginning to discover a host of health benefits from common spices and herbs. Many herbs were noted to have positive affects for specific ailments and conditions, although they were quick to point out more studies were needed to authenticate their usefulness.

Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes throughout millennia particularly by the Chinese. Ancient history records innumerably the positive attributes of common herbs, spices, tree foliage and bark, water plants and algae and other God created entities.

The Supplement industry is growing exponentially and can no longer be overlooked as a driving force in how people choose to treat their illnesses. The question will be whether science will take us seriously and begin true unbiased studies in an effort to benefit mankind, or whether to stay on the safe side where the money continues to flow uninterrupted. Regardless of the outcome there are many good people and businesses striving to educate a blinded society that God has given us all the wonderful herbs etc. for our protection and healing of these magnificently created bodies.

'An Apple a Day'

2010-02-20T05:36:00.000-08:00

Apples aren't the most nutrient packed fruit but they certainly have some strong points. They do provide some vitamin C and potassium but their strong suit lies in their ability to control blood sugar. Apples are a good source of soluble fiber, especially pectin, which helps control insulin levels by slowing the release of sugar into your bloodstream

In days gone by apples doctors believed and educated the people that apples could alleviate digestion, bowel movement, respiratory and nervous system ailments. It was customary to eat an apple at the end of a meal believing that they contributed to good digestion.

Apple juice, historically, has been one of the first prescribed antidepressants because of it's blood sugar benefits. Additionally apples are high in soluble fiber particularly pectin which definitely helps in controlling insulin. Pectin may also lower cholesterol levels.

Although not the greatest Antioxidant source they do supply an adequate supply of phenolics and the flavonoid quercetin. These natural antioxidants are all natural and travel the bloodstream building the immune system with no known side effects.

Researchers from Comell University have discovered that the amount of fresh apple extract from a medium apple with skin provides the antioxidant action equivalent to 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C. Using colon cancer cells treated with apple extract, the researchers noticed that cell proliferation was repressed in vitro. The scientists also tested the apple extract against human liver cancer cells and again found reticence of the growth of those cells.

Additionally, people who ate many apples may have lower rates of lung cancer, concluded by a study done in Finland. The study, published August 1, 1997, in the American Journal of Epidemiology, was keyed on flavonoids. The study reviewed the diet of 9,959 Finns aged five to 99 years. Of those in the group who were cancer-free in 1965, those who ate the most flavonoid-rich foods

Interestingly people who consume many apples and other fruit, vegetables, onions, juices, and jams had a 20 percent lower occurrence of cancer through 1991. Quercetin, a flavonoid found mainly in apples, accredited for 95 percent of the flavonoids eaten by the study group.

Oh by-the-way eat your apple with the peel since Quercetin is only found in the apple skin.

Acne Natural Relief, Conventional Treatments & Home Remedies

2010-02-20T05:30:00.000-08:00

Acne causes to be considered:

If you have Acne consider these causes:
1. Contact with an oily substance. ( eg. vegetable oil, mineral oil)
2. Adverse reactions to medication.

It is widely thought that Acne is most likely propagated by secretion of sex hormones at puberty. These sex hormones are called Androgens and are secreted in both male and female. Androgens enhance production of oil from the skin's oil glands.

Acne forms when the skin's oil glands become overactive and for whatever reason the oil cannot back out and oil builds up. At this point swelling takes place. The collection of pus can lead to inflammation and is normally colonizes by a bacteria called Propionibacterium.

Under extreme circumstances the pus glands may burst through the skin and produce cysts.

Doctors now consider Acne a fungus on the face.

It is also thought that a colon blockage can contribute to acne.

A high quality Colon Cleanser is suggested to get things moving and to sustain a clean colon.

Is Acne curable? Here are some home remedies:

The incidence of acne breakouts can be reduced by using a face wash containing Tea Tree Oil. Wash your face thoroughly with warm purified water twice a day morning and evenings.

Do not apply anything that is oily to your face especially cosmetics.

If you have extra dry skin use skin products made specifically for dry skin. Always wash face thoroughly.

There are many Acne astringent cleansers on the market that work towards oil buildup. Sometimes these products cause dry skin, redness and itching. Apply these products only to Acne affected areas.

Here are some natural Herbal Remedies for Acne and can add to overall skin improvement: 1. Burdock root
2. Chamomile
3. Dandelion root
4. lavender
5. Bergamot
6. Juniper

Additionally, poke root and Echinacea have been used for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Also red clover has been to be effective for its estrogenic action.

Another herb known to be effective with Acne cases is witch hazel, an excellent astringent.

Home Herbal Remedies for Acne sufferers:

Add some ground ginger to a little milk, stir and apply to Acne affected area.

A cinnamon and honey paste makes a good night time concoction. Wash thoroughly with warm water in the morning. Do this for about a two week period.

Apply a mixture of cinnamon and lemon juice to infected area.

Make a paste of water and ground orange peel and administer to Acne. Thoroughly wash with warm water after thirty minutes.

Garlic rubbed on Acne periodically has a soothing medicinal affect.

Raw papaya juice rubbed on Acne infected area has been known to relieve swelling and soothe.

Another paste reported to have significant healing properties for Acne is salt and vinegar. Be sure to thoroughly wash and rinse after thirty minutes.

Get some fresh mint and liberally rub over Acne area.

Apply a paste of vinegar and turmeric to infected area and then wash off with water (lukewarm)after twenty minutes or so.

This may actually prevent or cure Acne. Drink wheat grass juice. Make a poultice of water and ground sesame seeds to help alleviate inflammation and itching.

Other Acne Treatment:

There are reports that Acupuncture may have a positive reaction to Acne affected areas.

A popular homeopathic herbal remedy for Acme sufferers as well as people who have blind boils and pustules is Kali brom.

If you have blackheads, oily skin and pustules try selenium for relief.

Conventional Medicine: Note: I am personally opposed to pharmaceutical drugs.

There are many topical Acne medications available as well as internal medications. Please read side effects before taking any prescribed or over the counter drug.

Therapeutic Injections:

Injecting steroids directly into cysts or scar tissue is an option in extreme cases. There have been some success but please note we are talking about steroids a foreign entity to the human body.

Lastly; Surgery:

Surgery should only be considered under the worst case scenario . Surgeons can open up and remove whiteheads and blackheads and reduce blemishes.

Natural Aging

2010-02-20T05:22:00.000-08:00

Although Aging is a lifelong process and involves your entire body, noticeable Aging can be reduced.

Natural Aging is of course what we all experience and there is no denying the inevitable but steps can be taken to significantly hold back the hand of time.

Aging Naturally without the use of gimmick products and costly surgery is the goal and in the process of taking measured steps along the way, the Aging process will slow, sometimes dramatically.

Here is a list of Do's and Don'ts that have had an impact on my life.

Give your body the right food.

Eat small portion meals of organic protein, organic green leafy vegetables, an occasional fruit, rice, fish, mixed nuts. Limit carbohydrates, pasta, dairy products and grain. Sugar, refined or natural should be very limited. No fried food what so ever! No boxed or processed foods which contain preservatives, dyes and other additives. No meat that contains hormones or that was genetically altered. No vegetables or fruit that were genetically altered or that pesticides or herbicides were used. No massed produced meat, no processed meat and no fish from fish farms.

Supplement with high quality Natural Supplements and Organic Herbal Products. This is a must, no matter how well you eat your not going to get all the nutrients your body demands in this fast paced world.

Drink as much pure spring water as your body can handle without bloating. Carry a bottle of water with you where ever you go.

Eating balanced small meals will allow your digestive system to work effectively and it stands to reason your body weight will respond in a positive manner.

Get your body moving.

Walking is the exercise of choice for most people and that is a good thing. The more you walk the more your entire body is gleaning the positive benefits. Heart health, emotional uplift, digestion, circulation and respiratory to mention a few.

Also exercise builds stronger bones, tones muscle and if done properly straightens skeletal structure.

When you become ill allow your auto immune system to respond, it was made to fight infection and disease. We have the tendency to run to the doctor at the first sign of sickness. Listen to your body you may just learn something.

It is vitally important to get a lot of Antioxidants into your bloodstream so your body has a fighting chance to fight back sickness.

Screening for diseases is a good thing although I have never been screened. If you feel that you are of a particular risk to a disease then go for it.

Get plenty of direct sunshine! Use herbal sunscreen only if you plan on long exposure. Sunshine is our best source for vitamin D and many naturalist believe there is healing power in sunlight.

Avoid using caustic hand and bath soaps containing alkaline etc. Buy a herbal soap and a herbal skin conditioner if you so desire. Wash your clothes in a mild non caustic detergent.

No Smoking! No Smoking! No Smoking! Drink Alcohol in strict moderation!

Stress destroys and kills.

Don't allow stress to overcome you. You are the master of your body so demand of it a stress free zone. Slow down, think through a situation before you react. Allow your temperament to adjust before you take action in a stressful situation. You can control stress, the alternative is that stress controls you and that really sucks.

Enjoy life to its fullest. Each day brings new hope, new passion, new life. Grab life by the horns and ride it for all it's worth. Be thankful for what God has given you and what will be given you.

Learn something new everyday. I love to learn, read, write, think, ponder, plan, dream, remember and pray.

Laugh until you cry!!! It is a scientific fact that laughter is good for you in many diverse ways. So find something to laugh about and go to it!

If you have a great marriage you are one lucky person for it is proven that people who have a happy relationship with their spouse are more likely to live longer and will be healthier along the way.

Family and friends have a positive role in maintaining a positive attitude, particularly as we grow older. Hold fast to your loved ones.

Go to bed with a calmed soul not fearing anything not worrying about what tomorrow will bring. Get at least 9 hrs of sound sleep. That sounds like a lot but consider that sleep has healing attributes and can appreciably slow down Aging.

Have Faith in your Faith that everything that happens is for your good. Faith is a strong motivator and a immeasurable comforter. We are only on this planet for a very short time regardless how fast or slow we Age so why not enjoy life and don't obsess with how you look, just do the best you can and enjoy the ride.

Acne Natural Relief, Conventional Treatments & Home Remedies

2010-02-18T14:15:00.000-08:00

Acne Natural Relief, Conventional Treatments & Home Remedies
Acne causes to be considered:

If you have Acne consider these causes:
1. Contact with an oily substance. ( eg. vegetable oil, mineral oil)
2. Adverse reactions to medication.

It is widely thought that Acne is most likely propagated by secretion of sex hormones at puberty. These sex hormones are called Androgens and are secreted in both male and female. Androgens enhance production of oil from the skin's oil glands.

Acne forms when the skin's oil glands become overactive and for whatever reason the oil cannot back out and oil builds up. At this point swelling takes place. The collection of pus can lead to inflammation and is normally colonizes by a bacteria called Propionibacterium.

Under extreme circumstances the pus glands may burst through the skin and produce cysts.

Doctors now consider Acne a fungus on the face.

It is also thought that a colon blockage can contribute to acne.

A high quality Colon Cleanser is suggested to get things moving and to sustain a clean colon.

Is Acne curable? Here are some home remedies:

The incidence of acne breakouts can be reduced by using a face wash containing Tea Tree Oil. Wash your face thoroughly with warm purified water twice a day morning and evenings.

Do not apply anything that is oily to your face especially cosmetics.

If you have extra dry skin use skin products made specifically for dry skin. Always wash face thoroughly.

There are many Acne astringent cleansers on the market that work towards oil buildup. Sometimes these products cause dry skin, redness and itching. Apply these products only to Acne affected areas.

Here are some natural Herbal Remedies for Acne and can add to overall skin improvement: 1. Burdock root
2. Chamomile
3. Dandelion root
4. lavender
5. Bergamot
6. Juniper

Additionally, poke root and Echinacea have been used for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Also red clover has been to be effective for its estrogenic action.

Another herb known to be effective with Acne cases is witch hazel, an excellent astringent.

Home Herbal Remedies for Acne sufferers:

Add some ground ginger to a little milk, stir and apply to Acne affected area.

A cinnamon and honey paste makes a good night time concoction. Wash thoroughly with warm water in the morning. Do this for about a two week period.

Apply a mixture of cinnamon and lemon juice to infected area.

Make a paste of water and ground orange peel and administer to Acne. Thoroughly wash with warm water after thirty minutes.

Garlic rubbed on Acne periodically has a soothing medicinal affect.

Raw papaya juice rubbed on Acne infected area has been known to relieve swelling and soothe.

Another paste reported to have significant healing properties for Acne is salt and vinegar. Be sure to thoroughly wash and rinse after thirty minutes.

Get some fresh mint and liberally rub over Acne area.

Apply a paste of vinegar and turmeric to infected area and then wash off with water (lukewarm)after twenty minutes or so.

This may actually prevent or cure Acne. Drink wheat grass juice. Make a poultice of water and ground sesame seeds to help alleviate inflammation and itching.

Other Acne Treatment:

There are reports that Acupuncture may have a positive reaction to Acne affected areas.

A popular homeopathic herbal remedy for Acme sufferers as well as people who have blind boils and pustules is Kali brom.

If you have blackheads, oily skin and pustules try selenium for relief.

Conventional Medicine: Note: I am personally opposed to pharmaceutical drugs.

There are many topical Acne medications available as well as internal medications. Please read side effects before taking any prescribed or over the counter drug.

Therapeutic Injections:

Injecting steroids directly into cysts or scar tissue is an option in extreme cases. There have been some success but please note we are talking about steroids a foreign entity to the human body.

Lastly; Surgery:

Surgery should only be considered under the worst case scenario . Surgeons can open up and remove whiteheads and blackheads and reduce blemishes.

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Lose Weight Naturally

2010-02-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

All the hype about how to lose weight is overwhelming. It seems as if everyone has an opinion for the best way to lose weight. The media has their paid experts to reassure us they surely know more then the rest of us. Oh and the infomercial crowd well they are preeminently qualified to do what; …..grab our money. So how do we really lose weight safely and responsibly?

We have all heard the old adage “You can’t see the tree through the forest” well in this case we can’t see the truth through the fog of deceit.

Being in the health truth business I rarely come across anyone expounding health truth without having an ulterior motive, namely personal gain, and so it is with weight loss, it is about making money .

We tend to make problems bigger and mightier then they really are. I have found with my profound wisdom (don’t I wish) that simpler is better and so it is with losing weight.

Putting aside the people who are honestly handicapped in their weight loss endeavor by a real health condition that is prohibiting weight loss and need to seek professional help, the idea of losing weight is remarkably simple.

1. Eat 4 or 5 small (1/3 the size of regular portion) meals per day rather then the customary 3 large meals. This allows your metabolism to work more efficiently and allows your digestion to ‘catch up’ and not get backed up in your stomach.

2. Eat organic produced eggs and meat everyday without exception. Don’t fry any food; period.

3. No pasta, no pasta, no pasta.

4. Eat a lot of organic green vegetables. If you need to use a dressing use organic olive oil.

5. Eat fruit sparingly since fruit contains natural sugars and sugars of any kind should be kept to a minimum.

6. Limit snacks between meals to a hand full of mixed nuts, banana or yogurt. No deserts! Try not to snack at all! Avoid processed food like the plague! No hormones, additives, man made junk.

7. Drink as much clean water (no public tap water) as you can without becoming bloated. Keep a bottle of water with you throughout the day.

8. Alcohol is to be limited to a glass of wine during dinner.

9. Walk your way to better health. Walk as much and as often as you can without over exertion and without physical pain. Did I mention walking is great!

10. You must believe in yourself. You must have the burning desire within to outwardly lose the weight.

11. Cleanse your body of toxins and accumulated waste that is pasted on the wall of your colon. Your stomach will become flatter and you will lose substantial weight just by cleaning out all that gunk.

I also highly suggest taking a Quality Natural Supplement so to be sure you are getting all the necessary nutrients in addition to what food you are eating.

12. Take it slow! Don’t expect to become thin overnight. Except this program to lose weight as a lifestyle change not as a quick fix to the problem.

Now I didn’t mention many foods such as rice, fish, grain etc. for the simple reason I didn’t want to become bogged down with a multitude of different food. Suffice it to say the essential key to weight lose is limitation. Follow the suggestions I outlined above and as you begin to see weight lose and muscle tone improve you can safely add small proportions of different food to your diet.

If you are morbidly overweight or if you are inflicted with a disease such as diabetes or heart disease than you need to seek a professional before implementing any weight loss program.

Buy Natural Supplements With Quality Assurance

2010-02-13T12:22:00.000-08:00

With such a wide range of natural remedies and treatments available, and a lack of standardization in the industry, there is no guarantee as to the consistency, safety or potency of the remedies you Buy. The challange is to find respected industry leaders with high standards and integrety, placing your good health above personal fortunes.

With literally thousands of companies selling health supplements, some producers others distributers and yet others affiliates the question is from who do I Buy.

As in any industry, there are vast quality differences and price variations. Some companies claim to be discount retailers others mega distributers but all make statements that want your business.

We have researched the natural health supplement industry and have established a working relationship with only the finest and respected producers and distributers in the business today.

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Haiti is Showered With Love

2010-01-19T10:53:00.000-08:00

Everything that needed to be said about this natural disaster has in one way or another been said so i will wonder off the beaten path to make a point unrelated and yet surprisingly relevant.

Natural disasters are completely and unalterably unpredictable and yet we are always without exception left in the after mass pondering what we could have done to prevent the disaster and than the politicians jump head first in giving away our money.

The last time I checked their were thousands of non for profit organizations who are out in the real world helping and assisting the truly needy day after day with no fan-fare because they do what they do with a humble heart. These wonderful people are committed to helping where ever disaster strikes without concern for their on safety in many instances. They aren’t looking for accolades or public recognition only in getting help to where it is needed. This kind of benevolence is repeated day after day throughout the world by kind loving people just doing what they know in their heart is the right thing to do.

I don’t want to appear callus but did you notice that when a natural disaster occurs certain entertainers hold press conferences or leak to the press that they are giving X amount of dollars to the relief effort? Well I have and frankly it is troubling in the sense these arrogant fools can’t keep their well doing to themselves. Are we to love these people more because of their good deed? It seems to me if you have the means to donate to any worthy cause regardless of the amount that should be a private affair between you, the recipient and God.

Speaking as an American I can say unequivably the American people are giving and generous and aren’t seeking a pat on the back. They have a warm heart and by their nature they love to help their fellow human beings. Small but yet sacrifical gifts have poured in from all parts of the world from so called ordinary folk who just want to help their fellow humans in Haiti. No press conference was called, no national media outlet tauted the great deed, no public recognition what so ever and yet these loving caring people made their donation never the less.

The politicians and the celebs as well as the rich and famous can learn from us ordinary folk who just live our lives the best we can and when someone needs our help we reach out gladly and without false pretense not seeking gratification but rather a true act of love and genuine caring. It isn’t about how much you give, it is about how much you love to give.
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The Light Police Are Coming

2010-01-15T06:50:00.000-08:00

I’m totally sick and tired hearing about going green. It has become a catch all phrase for all things politically correct concerning our living environment.

Big corporations are falling over themselves to fall in line to show a dubious public that they care about you all. Small ‘mom and pop’ businesses on the other hand are slow to ‘upgrade’ to a much more expensive proposition.

Our illustrious politicians are considering implementing new mandatory guidelines to meet world treaty demands. The world continues to turn and the sun continues to rise and set and God still is in command but the cry to us peons is that if we do nothing we are doomed.

What a bunch of B.S.! The truth is that the United Nations and all associated and willing cronies are out to establish a one world government and ultimately have full and absolute control over our lives.

No i am no whack job conspiracy nut just a realist who can plainly see the real intent of the rich and powerful. The end game is ALWAYS the same with these neocrats and that is POWER and MONEY.

Have you noticed, it is always ‘WE’ have to make changes, ‘WE’ have to sacrifice, ‘WE’ have to adapt, not them, they are above the fray in their private and privileged domain.

Now the big push is for mandatory use of LED light bulbs. Incandescent bulbs are old and antiquated and need to be replaced with these new and simply wonderful ‘Green’ alternative. We are told that they will not burn-out for many years and that their very cost effective and that they will cure cancer…….OOPS; not yet. What the government desk jockey’s won’t tell you is that when dropped they explode emit poisonous gasses. They are extremely expensive and they aren’t as bright as the good old incandescent.

LED bulbs have been on the market for years so we aren’t talking about a new product. What we are talking about is a new push for a product that most Americans simply don’t want. Philips Electronics the leading producer of the LED has recently drastically reduced their prices in order to achieve more sales. Of course if asked their spokesman might tell you that with new technological break-through production costs have been reduced thus a lower retail cost. I believe it is obvious these producers are overstocked and need to cut their inventory even though our government continues it’s massive push for LED.

The American public has spoken with silence at the cash register and now an agitated and power hungry elite are poised to do what they do best, pass another law and be dammed what the citizens want.

Mr. and Mrs. politician you may want to reconsider who really owns this country, great citizens who pay your wages and keep you in office, or you may find the lights going out on your career.

Hooray For The Snow Storm!

2010-01-15T06:43:00.000-08:00

The senate is in session this weekend debating Health Care Reform takeover from private enterprise.

As it were a massive and powerful snow storm has hit our capital at a most interesting time stranding our beloved politicians in their plush offices and personal accommadations.

The big push is on by the dems to get a government run health bill passed by Christmas and to save face from the total debachle this bill has become.

Only a few votes stand in the way of victory for the liberals and their ultimate goal of health take over from every American citizen.

Polls have consistantly showed that a majority of Americans do not want a government take over of individual health care but never the less the relentless push continues.

Undeniably, everything the government takes from free enterprise and tries to run for us becomes a burcraratic nighttmare and yet the push continues.

Americans have seen their constitutional rights errode as taxes continue to rise and civil liberties diminish and yet the massive push for more government take over continues.

Only the REAL people who make up this once great country can stand fast and demand ‘No More’ big government intervention. Let us alone to live our lives without big brother taking from us at every turn. Let us do what we do best without OUR government holding our hand and that is build a great nation.

So the push is on to pass this massive health bill with the snow flying and the wind howling and all our senators stuck in Washington to do their dirty deed. How fitting it would be if the snow and the politicians were all pushed out of the capital so ‘We the People can get on with our lives uninpeded. We can only pray.

Another Great Day!

2010-01-15T06:37:00.000-08:00

I’m always talking about how important it is to have a lifestyle conducive to maintaining good health. Well here is what I did early this cold windy morning.

First I ate my three eggs with toast with real butter. Had a cup of decaf coffee while I checked my emails.

Walked my two Golden Retriever’s separately in the fields. Actually we run, walk, stop to play, really get the heart pumping. I will do this three times a day each lasting about thirty minutes. The best part of ‘walking the dogs is that i’m outside enjoying the day. I do this regardless of the weather and thouroghly have a great time.

Life is way to short not to enjoy every momment so I DO!

Step back from the mondain and take a serious look at your lifestyle and where you would like to be instead of where you are now.

God gave us only our alloted time here on earth and before you know it your life is but a vapor forever gone.

A happy fullfilled lifestyle goes a long way toward maintaining good health but it’s much more than that it is your ticket to be “Forever Young”.

Natural Supplements Could Cure You

2009-11-24T06:10:00.000-08:00

If your currently using prescription drugs and intend to continue using them no matter what, I say too bad for you. It isn’t that prescription will kill you, (they might) or that they will make you sick, (probably will) or that they will cure you of anything, (most assuredly won’t) no too bad for you because your hooked on them.

Oh I see, prescription drugs make you feel better and that is all that matters. Well, how long do you have to take these drugs to get your high, one week, a month or longer and then what happens when you stop; ‘you crash’. Your back to square one with nothing cured, no significant improvement with your ailment and your back to the doctor for more meds.

Why not try another approach, one that actually may cure you and get you healthy in the process.

This no brainer is simple and logical and for those reasons the medical establishment have a real problem with it . See there is no money in it for them, they can’t prescribe any of them or expect a kick back and they will actually make you more healthy which is a detriment if your livelihood hinges on repeat customers. Oh my, oh my, what could this miracle be?

No miracle just the stuff God gave us to heal ourselves. Oh wait, maybe that is a miracle, hmm……yep a miracle. This ’stuff’ is natural (did you catch that, natural) supplements all God given medicinal herbs and natural nutrients that man had no role in creating.

Now see if this sounds logical to you. Your diagnosed with some dastardly disease and you have a choice to either take your meds made of who knows what and will only mask over your symptoms and will not cure you of anything or take Natural Supplements that actually have the ability to cure your sickness by getting into your bloodstream and keying on specific conditions. Your health will improve and your sickness has the real possibility to be cured.

Still not convinced; well this may sway you from the dark side. Next time you go to a doctor for what is ailing you and the good doctor tells you that you have such and such and that he or she is prescribing X amount of drugs you ask these questions.

Will these drugs cure me? (well…huh….well….huh)

What do these drugs specifically contain? (get ready for words that are from planet duffis)

Do these drugs contain any natural supplements? (say what!)

Are you getting compensated for prescribing these drugs? (get ready to be thrown out)

Are there alternative natural supplements you can prescribe for me? (the door is opening)

Can you recommend a good Naturopathic doctor? ( run like the wind!)

Hello, is anybody listening, there is no good drug! (bad English, good point)

If you are serious about getting healthy for the long term then you need to supplement with all natural supplements, preferably organic herbal supplements. There are degrees of quality in supplements and some are down right fraudulent. Buy from respected producers in the industry. Be cautious of advertising hyperbole. Before you buy it would be a good idea to do a business check with the better business bureau. Also it is important to know that Natural is a marketing term and may not equate to Organic which is herbs grown completely free of chemicals.

Please see a naturopathic doctor and consult with your family physician before weaning off the toxic prescription medication.

Staying healthy demands a life time commitment to giving your body all the nutrients it requires so when sickness is on the door step your body will respond; ’No Thank You This Is a Sick Free Body’.

Mammogram Reversal

2009-11-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

The United States Preventive Service Task Force announced Monday that it recommends against annual mammograms for women age 40 to 49. This is the first time in 20 years the panel has recommended a stoppage or slow down of mammogram use.

The panel maintains that the benefits of testing do not outweigh the “harms” and risks.

Recent research has shown that repeated exposure to mammograms may act as an independent risk factor for breast cancer. While many medical experts still recommend regular mammograms, which take an x-ray like photograph of the breast, to detect small tumors, opposition to the practice is growing. The task force also recommends against teaching breast self-exams for all women.

Cumulative doses of radiation, that is, the build-up of many doses of radiation over time may in fact be a cancer initiator. Common sense dictators that multiple exposures of radiation cannot be conducive to anything about good health. In fact it is harmful to the human body even in small doses.

A non-invasive and non-squishing method for detecting masses in the breast is available.

This method, called Thermography uses thermal imaging to detect “hot spots” in the breast. Thermo graphic detection of these spots is more reliable than mammography because the blood flow pattern changes long before the tumor is large enough to be detected by x-ray.

I fear medical practitioners will continue to subscribe to mammograms since they are easy to administer and generate a great deal of income via the insurance companies and Medicare payments.

I will also add my concerns about any government intervention in this case a government panel of ‘experts’ making some grand proclamation on our behalf for our well-being. There will be much opposition to this ’decry’ mainly from the medical professionals who continue to see mammogram testing as a good tool toward the end of early breast cancer detection.

Pharmaceutical Drug Companies Price Gouging?

2009-11-20T08:29:00.000-08:00

At least 3 Democrats in the house and one senator has asked for investigations into why drug companies have increased their wholesale prices on some products..

Analysts believe the looming government take over American Health Care with the suspected government caps on prescription drugs has the drug companies ‘taking a larger profit’ in it’s wake.

The democrats apparently aren’t aware of the free enterprise system in place in the USA for well over 200 years. Any and all commerce is in business to make a profit, hence wealth. There is literally no other reason to risk investing capital in a business enterprise.

However the democrats abhor the idea of free enterprise and the absolute freedom to raise product prices if the market so dictates.

Any government intervention in a public companies business is on the fast track to a government take over of all private enterprise. As witnessed by our blatant take over some car companies and insurance companies. This is what these far left socialists want nothing less then all facets of our life micro managed by a privileged few.

I for one don’t take any drugs what so ever but having said that the drug companies have the right to set their own prices on their products. That is true for any American company no exceptions.

Listen up congress we don’t want you to tell us how to run our business and dictate your fascist ideas upon the people who really run this country. Stay out of our lives and crawl back into your holes whence you came.

POWER to the People!